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Basic question, I recently added the 2 step verify to my account and also actively change out roms on a monthly basis if not sooner. I know the 2 step verify wont allow you to use your google password on android, you have to use the app specific password.
So does that mean when I decide to flash a rom while not in reach of my PC I would be out of luck or need to write down that app password? Which seems like a bad idea.
I assume if I would need to revoke the password after each flash so i can see a new one also?
Any tips on this because I do often flash roms while I am at work but no google account access there ; ;
Thank you.
Year old bump. Been searching a while for an answer myself. Would like to see what people have done
I have had a lot of people ask me how to remove a gmail account from android without doing a reset on it, so i decided to post up the instructions here:
Needed:
Root
Root Explorer
(according to my theory it may work without root but i came up with a root method so this is how im doing it)(if someone is successful w/o root please post if it worked)
Instructions:
Make sure your phone is rooted (don't ask me how there are plenty of guides for all phones)
Download Root Explorer (or another explorer that can delete file system files)(adao is my personal choice it may work for this if does not require root)
Navigate to /data/system (seems this directory is already r/w because it write your gmail to here, hence why i think root may not be required)
Erase the file named accounts.db (This may also erase e-mail accounts, etc.)
Reboot device
Now there should be no gmail account (verify in settings->accounts&sync)
Add/Create your new gmail and done!
Please thank if you found this useful!
This guide is pretty simple i came up with it because i flash phones to Cricket and erasing the gmail on an optimus s is easier than dealing with f*****g Sprint ID.
Side Note: I'm not sure if i am allowed to post up root explorer apk if i am allowed would a moderator let me know so i can post it here. thanks.
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reserved to update info if root not required or additional methods found.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/8032-change-associated-account-with-android-market/
*Not saying you kanged it as you may not have known, just showing it's out there elsewhere
Jiggity Janx said:
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/8032-change-associated-account-with-android-market/
*Not saying you kanged it as you may not have known, just showing it's out there elsewhere
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haha i did not know i wish i had known though i wasted a good 5 hours figuring this one out.
o did try dis..it works..
but unfortunately also my vpn was disabled by this process..
luckily i had backup mu account.db so i paste it again..
and den my setup of vpn was restored..
as i result i had back to my orig prob..
doesnt change my google acc..
is there any way other tha this?
jejogo said:
Now there should be no gmail account
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Thanks for this!!
Quick question. Do you think there is a similar method to make Google Market re-generate its device signature. I cloned two nooks from mine (Nandroid backup and restore) one for my wife and one for my father. On the Market website, I only see one nook device. I have spoken at length to Google Market support. The general consensus is that cloning is the root (sorry!) of the problem. Google seem to be using a device signature, which is only generated at first startup.
Any thoughts Thanks.
Thanks for that
Really helpful.
Had to be root to proceed using terminal though.
Cheers
There is now a super thread over here with this root information and some more recoveries. I plan on expanding as more things are developed for the Rugby Pro.
I have added other hacks to this thread below the root download links. Enjoy.
The below guide outlines how to gain root on the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-I547 ATT / Bell (Yes, Canada works!) / commanche). Please read through the full guide before attempting to root your device.
You will need ODIN v3.04 in order to gain root on the Rugby Pro (comanche), I will not post a link due to the nature of the package. Google has plenty of links for it.
BIG thanks to utkanos for all the help and making this a reality
Install instructions -- goldenlederhosen has provided some further information and detail about the below procedure here
Please read his post as well as the instructions before attempting this procedure
Install drivers from link below
Download necessary packages (clockwork recovery, root update) from the links below
Copy root update to your devices sdcard(s) -- Copy to both if external SD card is present
Charge phone to at least 80%
Power off the phone
Unplug from USB / Charger
Boot into download mode (Home + Volume Down + Power)
When asked if you want to continue, press Volume Up to enter download mode
Plugin phone and
Launch ODIN
Check the checkbox next to "PDA"
Click the PDA button
Select the comanche_cwr_6015_utkanos.tar.md5 file
Make sure only "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are selected
Click start
Your phone will reboot one the flash is complete
You now have Clockwork Recovery, continue with the steps to get root
Power off your phone
Unplug from USB / Charger
Boot into Clockwork Recovery (Home + Volume Up + Power -- Release when Samsung logo appears)
Select "Install zip from sd card"
Select "Choose zip from sd card"
Navigate to zip
Select zip
Confirm
Reboot
You should now have root
I am not responsible for anything bad that comes to your device when using the information posted in this thread. Everything here is dangerous, may cause a brick, will void a warranty and has the potential to just plain wreak havoc. Do not complain you followed my instructions and met with a dead device. Consider yourself warned
I've tested to the best of my ability, but I am one person with one device, I cannot catch all potential failure modes. If you find a problem and a fix, or have information that should be added let me know and I will update the necessary information.
Download Links
Head over to the super thread here (link) for links.
CWR Touch / ODIN
Courtesy of childrenofthehorn there is a now a Clockwork Recovery Touch and ODIN images for the ATT varient. The thread is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990519
Rootz Wiki Forum
childrenofthehorn has gotten a dedicated forum setup over at Rootz Wiki. Check it out: http://rootzwiki.com/forum/556-galax...o-development/
Works like a charm!
Thanks for doing this guys. I was thinking I would have to create an insecure kernel for the stock ROM in order to get root. You saved me a lot of time & energy. Expect a donation coming from my way.
dweide9 said:
Thanks for doing this guys. I was thinking I would have to create an insecure kernel for the stock ROM in order to get root. You saved me a lot of time & energy. Expect a donation coming from my way.
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Thank you much for the donation
Would you be willing to pull an image of the stock boot partition (dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7) and PM me a link?
Also: check the OP, I've added some info on how to get tethering (after rooting) without the need for a dedicated ATT tethering plan.
re: post-root stuff
>Would you be willing to pull an image of the stock boot partition (dd >if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7) and PM me a link?
I would if I had any experience. My plan to insecure the kernel would have been my 1st time getting my feet wet with such a thing.
>Also: check the OP, I've added some info on how to get tethering (after rooting) without >the need for a dedicated ATT tethering plan.
Thanks, I did but I don't find Tethering Manager. I did find Tethering Provision. Is that the same?
dweide9 said:
I would if I had any experience. My plan to insecure the kernel would have been my 1st time getting my feet wet with such a thing.
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You can copy the contents of boot by:
Install a terminal emulator from the market
Launch terminal
su
Accept request for root
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 of=/mnt/sdcard/mmcblk0p7_boot.img
Transfer mmcblk0p7_boot.img to your favorite cloud storage provider
Share link
If you run into trouble or have any questions let me know.
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Thanks, I did but I don't find Tethering Manager. I did find Tethering Provision. Is that the same?
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Provision is a separate app. When I'm back by my laptop in the morning I'll double check the paths and report back. I froze mine using Ultimate Backup or Titanium Backup. I forget offhand.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk 2
boot partition image
I tried to provide the link to both tarball & zipped files of my boot partition image, but I haven't done 10 posts yet, so xda has restricted me. Let see if a little disguise will work:
secured [email protected]/#folders/0BwUellf9svE3M01kampaMU54NWc
So what fun stuff can you do with this file & how would my image be any different then yours? Or is it another issue, like uploading being restricted because you're a developer?
Also, I'm interested in learning the process of how you created/edited the files , in order to root the Rugby Pro. I'm sure your busy, so pointing me toward a tutorial would be great.
kemonine96 said:
Provision is a separate app. When I'm back by my laptop in the morning I'll double check the paths and report back. I froze mine using Ultimate Backup or Titanium Backup. I forget offhand.
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Looks like TetheringProvision.apk is the one to freeze (do not delete unless you have a backup). If you try this let me know.
dweide9 said:
I tried to provide the link to both tarball & zipped files of my boot partition image, but I haven't done 10 posts yet, so xda has restricted me. Let see if a little disguise will work:
secured [email protected]/#folders/0BwUellf9svE3M01kampaMU54NWc
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Thanks for the file. I just finished pulling it.
dweide9 said:
So what fun stuff can you do with this file
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I plan on using a stock boot image so I can put together an ODIN image that will flash the phone back to a stock state. If you root your phone or have a custom recovery / system / boot OTA updates will generally fail to apply. The best way to get an OTA update applied is to rollback to stock and install the OTA.
dweide9 said:
how would my image be any different then yours?
Or is it another issue, like uploading being restricted because you're a developer?
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The boot partition should be the same across devices unless you make modifications.
I had to blindly update the boot partition on my device to get root, so I do not have an un-changed copy of it. In order to get an OTA update applied and to work with some Cyanogen / Clockwork Recovery stuff I will need a clean boot partition image.
dweide9 said:
Also, I'm interested in learning the process of how you created/edited the files , in order to root the Rugby Pro. I'm sure your busy, so pointing me toward a tutorial would be great.
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I worked with a few people to get help putting together an ODIN image that allowed me to get custom recovery and the clockwork recovery update.zip. There is no general guide on the steps necessary.
If you are interested in diving into the custom rom / recovery stuff I will be doing some work with improving clockwork recovery for the Ruby Pro (commanche) and hopefully working on a Cyanogenmod 10 (JellyBean) port in the future. I am working on some items for the Rugby Smart (apache) at present, as soon as that stuff is taken care of I'll be focusing more on the Rugby Pro (commanche). If you are interested in taking a shot at updating the clockwork recovery for the commanche let me know and I can maybe point you in a few directions to get you going.
stuff
>I had to blindly update the boot partition on my device to get root, so I do not have an >un-changed copy of it.
You probably know this, but here's where I downloaded Samsung's ROM (disguised again, & I'm pretty sure the new "c" version is for Canada) Just search for sgh-i547:
[email protected]
>If you are interested in diving into the custom rom / recovery stuff I will be doing some >work with improving clockwork recovery for the Ruby Pro (commanche) and hopefully >working on a Cyanogenmod 10 (JellyBean) port in the future.
I am interested. Realize I have miniscule programming skills (http, xml & Google {now MIT} App Inventor).
Also, I did freeze TetheringProvision, but I rarely tether. Usually I only need to when it's raining & my home DSL slows too much. I'll let you know if I have any problems when I do finally try it.
dweide9 said:
>I had to blindly update the boot partition on my device to get root, so I do not have an >un-changed copy of it.
You probably know this, but here's where I downloaded Samsung's ROM (disguised again, & I'm pretty sure the new "c" version is for Canada) Just search for sgh-i547:
[email protected]
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I pulled that package as well. Unfortunately it is only the GPL components they are required to release, not the full ROM sources. It does contain the kernel sources which will be very helpful down the line.
dweide9 said:
>If you are interested in diving into the custom rom / recovery stuff I will be doing some >work with improving clockwork recovery for the Ruby Pro (commanche) and hopefully >working on a Cyanogenmod 10 (JellyBean) port in the future.
I am interested. Realize I have miniscule programming skills (http, xml & Google {now MIT} App Inventor).
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There is a lot of testing work and guess/check for the ROM building stuff. I was thinking of setting up an IRC channel on FreeNode for discussing work on the device. Would you be interested / willing to move some of the interactive discussion over there once I have a channel setup?
dweide9 said:
Also, I did freeze TetheringProvision, but I rarely tether. Usually I only need to when it's raining & my home DSL slows too much. I'll let you know if I have any problems when I do finally try it.
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Keep me in the loop. I tend to only tether for the purpose of my tablet when I'm not near a WiFi AP. I wanted to point it out just in case, better to have it working before it's necessary.
Let me know if you want a modded stock kernel . I'l be willing to help, even though I don't have the device on-hand.
IRC channel on FreeNode is setup: #rugby-pro-dev for those that are interested.
Motorhead1991 said:
Let me know if you want a modded stock kernel . I'l be willing to help, even though I don't have the device on-hand.
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I think we should be covered at the moment. The first priority will likely be getting a recovery nailed down and 100% before working on a customized kernel. I'm hoping to get recovery nailed sooner than later so we can do things like nandroid and similar before starting in on CM10 or another ROM.
I am also working on the Rugby Smart (apache) CM9/3.0 Kernel/CM10 stuff as well so my time with the Pro is limited at the moment. Hopefully the Smart stuff moves quickly so I can loop back around to the Pro quickly.
>I pulled that package as well. Unfortunately it is only the GPL components they are >required to release, not the full ROM sources.
Ah, learn something new every day.
>I was thinking of setting up an IRC channel on FreeNode for discussing work on the >device. Would you be interested / willing to move some of the interactive discussion >over there once I have a channel setup?
Sure, I already monitor #opennic on freenode, so I can just open another channel.
kemonine96 said:
Looks like TetheringProvision.apk is the one to freeze (do not delete unless you have a backup). If you try this let me know.
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I deleted it, and now when I try and turn on the hotspot the device temporarily freezes and then I get the message "Unfortunatley, Settings has stopped."
MCKINLEC said:
I deleted it, and now when I try and turn on the hotspot the device temporarily freezes and then I get the message "Unfortunatley, Settings has stopped."
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Odd, I'll have to double check my device again. Do you have a backup of the apk, or do you need a copy of it to restore?
kemonine96 said:
Odd, I'll have to double check my device again. Do you have a backup of the apk, or do you need a copy of it to restore?
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Thanks, but I made a backup copy, Think the issue could be because it was deleted instead of frozen?
ETA, help, donation etc
I'm very interested in buying the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro for AT&T. However, there is no Cyanogenmod port for it yet. I really only want to have a phone if it can run a free ROM.
@kemonine96 et.al.:
When do you think a beta CM port will be ready?
I have not done any Android development and very little administration, but I am a seasoned Linux software engineer. Is there any way I can help with porting CM to this phone?
Finally, would a donation (kemonine96 has a paypal donations link) speed up the process? I can't afford to pay hundreds of dollars, but I could do something like 50....
goldenlederhosen said:
I'm very interested in buying the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro for AT&T. However, there is no Cyanogenmod port for it yet. I really only want to have a phone if it can run a free ROM.
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You are not alone in that sentiment. I won't run a device I know won't receive a CyanogenMod port. The good news is as long as there is root, CyanogenMod can be made to work.
goldenlederhosen said:
When do you think a beta CM port will be ready?
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"Soon". Myself and a couple others are working on a set of changes for the Rugby Smart (predecessor to the Pro) and once they are further along I will be looking into starting the CyanogenMod port for the Pro.
goldenlederhosen said:
I have not done any Android development and very little administration, but I am a seasoned Linux software engineer. Is there any way I can help with porting CM to this phone?
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Most definitely, there are a few things that would help out a CyanogenMod port significantly. If you contact me via IRC (see OP) or via PM we can discuss some of the options and take it from there. Please note I leave my IRC connection active 24x7 so I may not respond right away.
goldenlederhosen said:
Finally, would a donation (kemonine96 has a paypal donations link) speed up the process? I can't afford to pay hundreds of dollars, but I could do something like 50....
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As much as I may appreciate a donation, please hold off as I cannot commit to working on CyanogenMod for the Pro in a paid capacity I am comfortable with. I am working 50-60 hour work weeks at my day job so my free time is severely limited. I have every intention on bringing CyanogenMod to the Pro but it is a free time problem more than anything else.
Foreign anglopu
kemonine96 said:
Most definitely, there are a few things that would help out a CyanogenMod port significantly. If you contact me via IRC (see OP) or via PM we can discuss some of the options and take it from there. Please note I leave my IRC connection active 24x7 so I may not respond right away.
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Okay, will do.
Recently purchased Titanium Backup pro, mainly because it has an option to upload to Google Drive. Unfortunately this doesn't seem to work (keep getting a "disallowed_useragent" error, see image link below). I've emailed the developer but no response, and Google searches seem to indicate that the dev has to update his software otherwise it won't work. Does anyone know of a way to get Titanium Backup to upload automatically to Google Drive?
Thanks in advance, any help would be greatly appreciated. If more details are needed or anything is unclear please let me know.
Image link: https://ibb.co/i2hUbV
SliceOfDeath said:
Recently purchased Titanium Backup pro, mainly because it has an option to upload to Google Drive. Unfortunately this doesn't seem to work (keep getting a "disallowed_useragent" error, see image link below). I've emailed the developer but no response, and Google searches seem to indicate that the dev has to update his software otherwise it won't work. Does anyone know of a way to get Titanium Backup to upload automatically to Google Drive?
Thanks in advance, any help would be greatly appreciated. If more details are needed or anything is unclear please let me know.
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Random idea: Have you tried to lower the level of security for your google account?
psyko_nevro said:
Random idea: Have you tried to lower the level of security for your google account?
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No, I haven't done anything in regards to security settings. Can you expand on you idea? Not 100% sure where / what I would need to change / lower. Thanks! Appreciate the reply.
SliceOfDeath said:
No, I haven't done anything in regards to security settings. Can you expand on you idea? Not 100% sure where / what I would need to change / lower. Thanks! Appreciate the reply.
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I can't post any links due to my status in the forum, but try to google
Let less secure apps access your account
Should be the first result (an explanation by support.google)
psyko_nevro said:
I can't post any links due to my status in the forum, but try to google
Let less secure apps access your account
Should be the first result (an explanation by support.google)
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Think I found it, but unfortunately my Google account is linked to work, which requires dual authentication.
Any other ideas? Appreciate the help...
BTW, I tried it on my son's phone, which doesn't have dual authentication... still the same problem / error message.
I have started developing of an android app project, some can give user privilege to edit system without root and unlocking bootloader.
Here is info about how my program do it.
1. Capture network traffic and get server IP and port of this application some update the system. (SYSTEMUPDATE.APK).
2. Starting portforwarding to my server and capture request from application and my server will be to a VPN, so the request can be send from my server to orginal server and back.
Softwareupdate.apk will ask for updates, after it has begin downloading of this update, will my server save networktracffic and my server has a program, some can detect specific files. (Update.zip)
3. Now will my program send the custom update over my server, some user has makes self and selected in app.
4. Now will systemupdate.apk get the modified version of its update and the target device will install it.
Note: My program don't unpack the files, but it's has patch function for avb security and its zip verification.
I upload soon the project to GitHub, some open source.
Note: Have a copy of your software, because you are need copy of your vbmeta.img's files...
add list of supported (confirmed working) devices you tested successfully
aIecxs said:
add list of supported (confirmed working) devices you tested successfully
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All devices would essentially work with this if correct signature and fake host identical to your manufacturers. Sad to say if you root you would still have detection. Maybe this will be a way to escape widevine degradation
Hey Joe! I loaded your image and your account is active with your Lovoo! now i have serious problems with my girl because she thought i wrote that!best regards! pete
Oh my gosh! I just noticed!! I will clean up this image immediately! and thanks for that info bro! and I'm really sorry about your girl!!
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All devices would essentially work with this if correct signature and fake host identical to your manufacturers.
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just name a single one. what device used for testing? which manufacturers signature you have spoofed successfully?
aIecxs said:
just name a single one. what device used for testing? which manufacturers signature you have spoofed successfully?
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People have spoofed server using msm tools in the past. This is pretty much the same thing. Browse xda
so you are asking us to send our traffic to your server on good trust, but you don't have any proof and don't answer the question lol
aIecxs said:
so you are asking us to send our traffic to your server on good trust, but you don't have any proof and don't answer the question lol
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My server. Are you crazy. You make your own virtual server on your computer. Man you are smart. Do you just like to argue about things you don't know anything about and are obviously to lazy to search.
And if you are mistaken I'm not the op of this thread.
JonasHS said:
I have started developing of an android app project, some can give user privilege to edit system without root and unlocking bootloader.
Here is info about how my program do it.
1. Capture network traffic and get server IP and port of this application some update the system. (SYSTEMUPDATE.APK).
2. Starting portforwarding to my server and capture request from application and my server will be to a VPN, so the request can be send from my server to orginal server and back.
Softwareupdate.apk will ask for updates, after it has begin downloading of this update, will my server save networktracffic and my server has a program, some can detect specific files. (Update.zip)
3. Now will my program send the custom update over my server, some user has makes self and selected in app.
4. Now will systemupdate.apk get the modified version of its update and the target device will install it.
Note: My program don't unpack the files, but it's has patch function for avb security and its zip verification.
I upload soon the project to GitHub, some open source.
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I count "my server" six times. there is no github link. it's common sense one can't modify system on locked bootloader. it's not my job to proof you wrong, it's your job to proof this genius hack!
toolhas4degrees said:
And if you are mistaken I'm not the op of this thread.
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LOL completely missed that! sorry for arguing at you. But wth did you reply for him? xD
aIecxs said:
LOL completely missed that! sorry for arguing at you. But wth did you reply for him? xD
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I didn't you quoted me, bc I told you it technically would work
technically... except that no OEM would leak their private key
wait... just read that today. this is gamechanger
Android OEM key leak means sideloaded "updates" could be hiding serious malware
Samsung, LG, and MediaTek are among the companies affected.
www.xda-developers.com