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[Q] EOS Android 4.2 real sdcard - permission denied

I would post this in the appropriate developer forum and thread, but I'm not allowed since I'm apparently too new so hopefully someone who has an answer is watching this space...
Anyway first I let goo manager update me to 156, not realizing that was android 4.2. Everything looked and worked great except that I had to be root to write to the actual sdcard. Then, in order to start from a fresh slate so to speak I did a TWRP install then factory reset then EOS 4.2 nightly 156 again then the gbapps xoom only. Same problem. I did a TWRP external storage wipe. Same problem. Basically when running as the default android user I'm unable to write (possibly read too, not sure) to the real sd card (/storage/sdcard1). When I su to root, it all works fine, but that's not a solution for accessing the sd card from apps.
Help! Thanks.

In case anyone cares, I was able to find the solution here: http://www.thriveforums.org/forum/t...te-access-android-3-2-if-youre-rooted-12.html .
Basically, you edit /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml and add the following:
<permission name=”android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE” >
<group gid=”sdcard_rw” />
<group gid=”media_rw” />
</permission>

eos nightly on xoom wifi
What is your opinion of 4.2 on tablet? Trying to decide to go ROM, or wait until partition issue resolved to run ota. 4.2.1 on gnex has some nice features, like swipe typing, but wonder if it is worth all the work for my Xoom wifi. Thanks.

Basically, you edit /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml and add the following:
<permission name=”android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE” >
<group gid=”sdcard_rw” />
<group gid=”media_rw” />
</permission>[/QUOTE]
I'm going to try that

virtuallypete said:
What is your opinion of 4.2 on tablet? Trying to decide to go ROM, or wait until partition issue resolved to run ota. 4.2.1 on gnex has some nice features, like swipe typing, but wonder if it is worth all the work for my Xoom wifi. Thanks.
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I would wait. 4.2 is pretty slow on my Xoom and I saw some other guys with the same issue.
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Platform.xml fix for KitKat SD Card woes not working anymore?

Guys, please help me. I'm really, really pissed now for this Samsung BS!
I upgraded my Note 3 to NB4 (France) and of course, I could not able to access my external SD Card. There was a fix for the platform.xml, I followed the instruction to the T (note that I was successful in doing the same when I first upgraded to KitKat) but it still could not be detected, nor read.
Please if anyone knows the solution to this, please let me know.
Thanks.

It actually works using solid explorer to edit the platform.xml. And yeah. You have to be rooted to do so.

gidzdlcrz said:
It actually works using solid explorer to edit the platform.xml. And yeah. You have to be rooted to do so.
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Still didn't work. I used Solid Explorer and am rooted.
After adding this:
<group gid="media_rw" /> to the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE,
like so:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>
Do I have to set the platform.xml's permission to rw-r-r? I did that but still not working.

You may need to reflash a new one.

gidzdlcrz said:
You may need to reflash a new one.
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Reflash a new what? Platform.xml? I backed up the original file for safekeeping.

I mean. Flash a new clean firmware. It happened to me before. That solves my prob.

I lost count of how many times I've flashed this French firmware just because of this issue, and still no luck.
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Try Root Explorer and grant root access for it.
After edidting the platform file reboot your phone.
BN3
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mdfpido said:
Guys, please help me. I'm really, really pissed now for this Samsung BS!
Thanks.
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Just a little blame correction, it's not Samsung, it's Google.
Give a credit where credit is due.
I read somewhere Samsung fixed this google mess in NB5.

Dahdoul said:
Try Root Explorer and grant root access for it.
After edidting the platform file reboot your phone.
BN3
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Try this....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50837230
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WHATSAPP CALLING 100% Guarantee {ROOT}

YOU NEED 3 THINGS :
1. An Android Phone Running on 4.4.x or above.
2. Whatsapp 2.11.508 installed.
3. Root Exporer/Root Browser apk installed.
If you have all these mentioned things installed in your phone then proceed ahead.
Steps :-
1. Open Root Explorer and go to Data>Data>com.whatsapp>Shared_prefs>com.whatsapp_preferences.xml.
2. Open it in RB Text Editor and then you see something like this after opening .xml file :
<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8' standalone='yes' ?>
<map>
After that <map> you have to write <boolean name="call" value="true" />
<string name="call_allowed">all</string> in the next line after <map>.
3. Now, Save that .xml file and go to settings>apps>Whatsapp and select FORCE CLOSE.
4. You are all done. Open your WHATSAPP and enjoy !!
This method is 100% Working as i am also using this method.
Hit Thanks :good: if you like my work.
Mod Edit: Thread closed as a duplicate. Please continue the discussion here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-enable-whatsapp-call-feature-t3019489

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SS of com.whatsapp_preferences.xml after edit pls
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Good I will try it so the opposite person also should do the same and do we need an invite to active pls

Enter that string after <map> line.
In screenshot,my all new coding was hidden after saving .xml file.

Rishabh-The Developer said:
Enter that string after <map> line.
In screenshot,my all new coding was hidden after saving .xml file.
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I used this method but the call lasts 0.5 seconds and the recipient does not have evidence.
Note N7100 - Rom Carbon Nightly 4.4.4 KK

uzas said:
I used this method but the call lasts 0.5 seconds and the recipient does not have evidence.
Note N7100 - Rom Carbon Nightly 4.4.4 KK
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Have you done all methods sucessfully ?
I Think u forgot to Force Close the app.

Rishabh-The Developer said:
Have you done all methods sucessfully ?
I Think u forgot to Force Close the app.
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I did everything and calls are enabled but the ringing is 0.5 second, then nothing.
Note N7100 - Rom Carbon Nightly 4.4.4 KK

So then you have to wait for a official update from play store(not with whatsapp website).

Rishabh-The Developer said:
So then you have to wait for a official update from play store(not with whatsapp website).
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Maybe! So, even you can't call?
Note N7100 - Rom Carbon Nightly 4.4.4 KK

Call hack by: Ishaqzaada Rishabh????
I bet you wont believe that even by yourself. This method was posted couple days ago in several places, at least here and here.
Your guide tells to edit Data>Data>com.whatsapp>Shared_prefs>com.whatsapp_p references.xml.
There is no such a file, it should be /data/data/com.whatsapp/shared_prefs/com.whatsapp_preferences.xml
In screenshot,my all new coding was hidden after saving .xml file.
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If you look close enough, you might find out that this code doesn't get 'hidden' anywhere. It's still there, it just might not be in same row where you typed it.
Anyway, thanks for failing the copypaste work you did to make this guide :good:

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Spere said:
Call hack by: Ishaqzaada Rishabh????
I bet you wont believe that even by yourself. This method was posted couple days ago in several places, at least here and here.
Your guide tells to edit Data>Data>com.whatsapp>Shared_prefs>com.whatsapp_p references.xml.
There is no such a file, it should be /data/data/com.whatsapp/shared_prefs/com.whatsapp_preferences.xml
If you look close enough, you might find out that this code doesn't get 'hidden' anywhere. It's still there, it just might not be in same row where you typed it.
Anyway, thanks for failing the copypaste work you did to make this guide :good:
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Dude most of the Xiaomi users have this problem ,they are able to locate data/data folder. just Google your location of com.Whatsapp folder for your device,then you might be able to locate the com.Whatsapp_prefs file.

I cracked up when I saw that screenshot too. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: Just another typical noob kanger.
Spere said:
Call hack by: Ishaqzaada Rishabh????
I bet you wont believe that even by yourself. This method was posted couple days ago in several places, at least here and here.
Your guide tells to edit Data>Data>com.whatsapp>Shared_prefs>com.whatsapp_p references.xml.
There is no such a file, it should be /data/data/com.whatsapp/shared_prefs/com.whatsapp_preferences.xml
If you look close enough, you might find out that this code doesn't get 'hidden' anywhere. It's still there, it just might not be in same row where you typed it.
Anyway, thanks for failing the copypaste work you did to make this guide :good:
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Sorry but can we continue the discussion in the previously opened guide for this: Thread closed as a duplicate. Please continue the discussion here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-enable-whatsapp-call-feature-t3019489
Thanks!

[Completed] [Q] Maleware on Galaxy Note 3

Hello!
I didn't know, where I should post this. I'm new here by the way and sorry for my bad English. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with Android 4.4.2, rooted and no Custom Rom (The 'problem' appeared befor I rooted it). I think there is Spyware or something ralated on my phone. I know, it's normal that some apps create folders on my SD Card. But I know every folder and which app creates them. Except for two. These Folders are always generated at the same time. But there is no special time or action which creates them (Or I simply don't know which 'action' by me creates them). The Point is, that Google doesn't find anything conserning the folders. I can search up all others except these two. One folder is named '. DataStorage' and the other '. UTSystemConfig'. The UTSystemConfig folder contains an XML file called 'Alvin2.xml' and the '. DataStorage' folder contains a file called 'ContextData.xml'.
I searched up 'Alvin2.xml and found two suspicius links. Both lead to a Cloudscan (NVISO) of apk's. In both cases, the alvin2.xml was one of the detected files (see: screenshots and links).
Links (To the Cloudscan, the Space between bit. and ly is because I can't post links.):
bit. ly/1LjuTtk (TTPod.v7_.5_.1_.apk)
bit. ly/1MFdVCU (爱淘宝.apk)
I don't have any of the two APK's installed but the Alvin2.xml from 'TTPod.v7_.5_.1_.apk' (First link) is exactly in the same dictionary (.UTSystemCofig).
The Alvin2.xml contains this code:
<map>
<long name="timestamp" value="8276bla..."/>
<long name="t2" value="9287bla..."/>
<string name="UTDID">U75z/Ph3B bla...</string>
<string name="DID">359bla...</string>
<long name="S" value="193bla..."/>
<string name="SI">232bla...</string>
<string name="EI">359bla...</string>
</map>
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ContextData.xml contains this code:
<map>
<string name="K_1171477665">
5B27423 bla...
</string>
<long name="t2" value="1404bla..."/>
</map>
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I couldn't find anything about ContextData.xml.
If I delete the folders, there is a pause about one to five weeks until they appear again. I have CM Security an it detects nothing. Even SD Card Scan finds nothing. Any suggestions? Maby is there a way, to find out, which app creates the folders? (If it is necessery: My phone is rooted but the folders appeard before I rooted it. I don't have a custom rom and I don't want to make a factory reset if that's possible.)
Thank you!

Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Have you tried using an anti-malware app to scan your device?

Maleware on Galaxy Note 3
Hi! Thanks for the reply.
Yes of course! I wrote it in the last paragraph.
I have CM Security and it detects nothing. Even SD Card Scan finds nothing. Any suggestions?
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JigSaw101 said:
Hi! Thanks for the reply.
Yes of course! I wrote it in the last paragraph.
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Apologies, I must have skimmed past that section. If the files are indeed malicious, and if they keep returning after being deleted, they must be caused by an app that you use or a site you visit. Unfortunately it's impossible to know which one it is. I'd suggest you run at least two other anti-virus apps over your phone, if none of them are able to detect the source and/or remove the threat then you'll have to factory reset.
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Hisuite doesn't backup your app data anymore.

What the title says. Shame on Huawei for restricting the app data backing up and as well as forcefully encrypting your backups.

The Restless Soul said:
What the title says. Shame on Huawei for restricting the app data backing up and as well as forcefully encrypting your backups.
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Another doosh bag move by them. This and their global policy for locked bootloaders. No wonder the WhyWowee forums are dead.
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Limeybastard said:
Another doosh bag move by them. This and their global policy for locked bootloaders. No wonder the WhyWowee forums are dead.
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I fixed the issue. Apparently i had to give usage access to backup app.

The Restless Soul said:
I fixed the issue. Apparently i had to give usage access to backup app.
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Did it fix your issue for asking to make password before backing up? [emoji1787][emoji2957]
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@Limeybastard
In "C:\Program Files (x86)\HiSuite\skin\hisuite\backup.xml"
Find
Code:
<HorizontalLayout height="20" inset="50,0,50,0" visible="[B][COLOR="Red"]false[/COLOR][/B]">
<CheckBox name="backup_encypt_cb" textpadding="22,0,0,0" width="450" text="使用密码备份用户数据" textid="IDS_BACKUP_USEPASSWORDTOBACKUPDATA" font="1" textcolor="0xff000000" selected="false" align="left" normalimage="file='mul_uncheck.png' dest='0,0,16,16'" selectedimage="file='mul_check.png' dest='0,0,16,16'"/>
<HorizontalLayout />
<!--Button name="backup_setting_btn" align="right" width="150" textcolor="#FF007DFF" font="1" text="更改备份目录" textid="IDS_BACKUP_MORESETTING" /-->
</HorizontalLayout>
and change with
Code:
<HorizontalLayout height="20" inset="50,0,50,0" visible="[B][COLOR="red"]true[/COLOR][/B]">
<CheckBox name="backup_encypt_cb" textpadding="22,0,0,0" width="450" text="使用密码备份用户数据" textid="IDS_BACKUP_USEPASSWORDTOBACKUPDATA" font="1" textcolor="0xff000000" selected="false" align="left" normalimage="file='mul_uncheck.png' dest='0,0,16,16'" selectedimage="file='mul_check.png' dest='0,0,16,16'"/>
<HorizontalLayout />
<Button name="backup_setting_btn" align="right" width="150" textcolor="#FF007DFF" font="1" text="更改备份目录" textid="IDS_BACKUP_MORESETTING" />
</HorizontalLayout>

Limeybastard said:
Did it fix your issue for asking to make password before backing up? [emoji1787][emoji2957]
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Apparently now it asks everytime for a password. I still don't trust the "encryption" thing...yet.

@The Restless Soul
Read my post

titi66200 said:
@Limeybastard
In "C:\Program Files (x86)\HiSuite\skin\hisuite\backup.xml"
Find
Code:
<HorizontalLayout height="20" inset="50,0,50,0" visible="[B][COLOR="Red"]false[/COLOR][/B]">
<CheckBox name="backup_encypt_cb" textpadding="22,0,0,0" width="450" text="使用密码备份用户数据" textid="IDS_BACKUP_USEPASSWORDTOBACKUPDATA" font="1" textcolor="0xff000000" selected="false" align="left" normalimage="file='mul_uncheck.png' dest='0,0,16,16'" selectedimage="file='mul_check.png' dest='0,0,16,16'"/>
<HorizontalLayout />
<!--Button name="backup_setting_btn" align="right" width="150" textcolor="#FF007DFF" font="1" text="更改备份目录" textid="IDS_BACKUP_MORESETTING" /-->
</HorizontalLayout>
and change with
Code:
<HorizontalLayout height="20" inset="50,0,50,0" visible="[B][COLOR="red"]true[/COLOR][/B]">
<CheckBox name="backup_encypt_cb" textpadding="22,0,0,0" width="450" text="使用密码备份用户数据" textid="IDS_BACKUP_USEPASSWORDTOBACKUPDATA" font="1" textcolor="0xff000000" selected="false" align="left" normalimage="file='mul_uncheck.png' dest='0,0,16,16'" selectedimage="file='mul_check.png' dest='0,0,16,16'"/>
<HorizontalLayout />
<Button name="backup_setting_btn" align="right" width="150" textcolor="#FF007DFF" font="1" text="更改备份目录" textid="IDS_BACKUP_MORESETTING" />
</HorizontalLayout>
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What does that do? Remove the prompt to create password?
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Shows the checkbox for a backup with or without a password.

titi66200 said:
@The Restless Soul
Read my post
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I mean, the encryption thing is a nice addition but not sure if it still corrupts my files and such. I have to give it a try some day

The Restless Soul said:
I fixed the issue. Apparently i had to give usage access to backup app.
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@The Restless Soul Can you tell me what exactly do you mean? I have the same issue with my old Mate 8 but don't have it with my new Mate 20 Pro. What option do I have to activate? I hope you can take a screenshot or help me otherwise

SirBabe said:
@The Restless Soul Can you tell me what exactly do you mean? I have the same issue with my old Mate 8 but don't have it with my new Mate 20 Pro. What option do I have to activate? I hope you can take a screenshot or help me otherwise
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Settings - apps - apps - press the 3 dots on the top corner - special access - usage information access - backup.
Make sure it is on

If you are stuck with an encrypted backup HiSuite folder on your PC (whose encrypted password is known) but the phone has died and you need to retrieve your photos, etc, I have compiled a quick guide (based on various contributors) on how to decrypt the HiSuite encrypted folders in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83719287&postcount=19