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I feel this idea could be useful for a lot of us, not on our phones since we are likely rooted but on our family members and non tech friends stock phones. Which we usually end up fixing.
My idea if it is possible would be be for a "Plan B" type app for use after a broken screen, were the completely stock phone without ADB enabled needs data extracted.
My hope is that someone could make a app that is remotely installed from play.google.com that automatically turns on ADB debugging (if possible without root)
After that most data can be extracted with "adb backup" or adb pulls.
I can't count how many times this would of helped me in the past if it existed. Any dev up for the job? I am sure it would be appreciated by people.
Guess no one was interested in this idea.
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Guess no one was interested in this idea.
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I think many of us are interested but one (so far) can help.
would be a good idea.... who ever was in need for something like that will be likely to pay for that... :laugh:
I could see this being a massive security risk. Sure the app could be handy, but it would also make stealing info from a phone very very easy.
So on that note, I don't think it will ever make it through, though I am sure there are ways.
Just install something like SMSBackup+: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync
Set it to automatically back up to their gmail, every so often, and then when it comes time to have to do repairs, you can get all of their calling/sms stuff back, since Google automatically deals with the contact infos.
it wouldn't be a security risk since the only way to install it would be from play.google.com which no one can do without your password. also pour planning with other software is not the point of this since I have been asked to recover data from devices by people that I honestly had no clue they owned the device before they broke it.usually family I don't see on s normal occurrence.
I've always been taught to keep a back up of anything you consider important.
Either way...
There are ADB backup solutions out there, there are recovery apps in the Playstore that will scan for missing or deleted files.
If you have access to the Playstore you have access to all the already available recovery apps. Why the need for an app that will basically root and unlock the device from behind their 'lock screen'?
If you have no direct GUI access, you want an app that you run on your computer that forces the phone connected via USB, to unlock and let you access whatever you want before you restore the phone. This is a massive security problem, because anyone could download that app, and use it to break into phones.
Sound like the 'prior planning' apps, are the best way to go.
I think you are missing my point. I know that prior planning is the best but it it not always possible when dealing with people so tech illiterate that even thought they own the device they barely understand it is not a iPhone because that is what a smartphone is to them.
My intended use is for physicaly broken phones (mainly screen) where I can't control any apps with the screen or turn on ADB from settings.
You thought on the security risk is wrong since out of the ways I can think of to install it via play store on the phone is would not be used since that would mean the attacker could just go into settings and do it the normal way. sideloading is impossible since it would be redundent due to that already needing ADB on.
The intended way via the web is safe enough since the attacker would need your email, password.
Do you hate the "Plan B" app that gps tracks your lost or stolen phone that is already in the play store and gave me this idea. It shows in the store as having between half a million and a million installs. Do you think those people should of went without such a app and lost their phone since they should of just pre planned since it is better.
As you may know, if you are using a secured lock screen and you enter the password/code/pin incorrectly 10 times in a row, it automatically wipes all data.
As I'm "new", I can't post a link to it, but Phandroid wrote an article on this (and made a video doing it)
I'm looking for a way to disable this.
I rooted using jcase's method. Any ideas?
Dwight Caffery said:
As you may know, if you are using a secured lock screen and you enter the password/code/pin incorrectly 10 times in a row, it automatically wipes all data.
As I'm "new", I can't post a link to it, but Phandroid wrote an article on this (and made a video doing it)
I'm looking for a way to disable this.
I rooted using jcase's method. Any ideas?
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I think you need /system write access, I am not sure it will work because you can fake write to /system but not really, so I don't think you can fix it without s-off.
here you go
http://phandroid.com/2014/03/31/htc-one-m8-security-video/
I'm just wondering what you're doing to get your passcode/pattern wrong 10x in a row...
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I'm just wondering what you're doing to get your passcode/pattern wrong 10x in a row...
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It's probably more of an issue with someone else playing with your phone or taking it. I know I don't find it useful at all and would only have a chance to cause problems for me.
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It's probably more of an issue with someone else playing with your phone or taking it. I know I don't find it useful at all and would only have a chance to cause problems for me.
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Yeah, I guess that makes sense. Give it to your kid to play with, only to get it back all fresh and wiped... Thank god I don't have kids!
This annoyed the crap out of me. I travel constantly with my phone and if it gets wiped during travel (and losing pictures and documents), that would equal me being fired from my job. My companies exchange server enforces security, which is good. On other devices, I can simply turn off this absolutely retarded option.
I had the same problem on the HTC M7. Luckily it can be disabled with root.
Anyway, once we get a proper root, you can set the failed attempts = 0 in an system xml file and then you will be good to go.
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Edit this file:
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<item type="integer" name="devicepolicy_max_fail_passwords_for_wipe">10</item>
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<item type="integer" name="devicepolicy_max_fail_passwords_for_wipe">0</item>
Reboot and its disabled.
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This annoyed the crap out of me. I travel constantly with my phone and if it gets wiped during travel (and losing pictures and documents), that would equal me being fired from my job. My companies exchange server enforces security, which is good. On other devices, I can simply turn off this absolutely retarded option.
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It isn't a retarded option if you're primary concern is data security. For some it's better to wipe the data clean than have it stolen by an attacker. Unfortunately the people who want this option are in the minority. There should be a toggle for everyone else who would rather keep the device from self destructing.
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I had the same problem on the HTC M7. Luckily it can be disabled with root.
Anyway, once we get a proper root, you can set the failed attempts = 0 in an system xml file and then you will be good to go.
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change this:
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<item type="integer" name="devicepolicy_max_fail_passwords_for_wipe">10</item>
to this
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<item type="integer" name="devicepolicy_max_fail_passwords_for_wipe">0</item>
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I believe this can be done with the temp root method. I was able to enable writing to the external sd card by modifying the /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml file. I'm guessing it will persist until a hard reboot. I might try to edit the default.xml later.Big fail.
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It isn't a retarded option if you're primary concern is data security. For some it's better to wipe the data clean than have it stolen by an attacker. Unfortunately the people who want this option are in the minority. There should be a toggle for everyone else who would rather keep the device from self destructing.
I believe this can be done with the temp root method. I was able to enable writing to the external sd card by modifying the /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml file. I'm guessing it will persist until a hard reboot. I might try to edit the default.xml later.
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Don't defend this "feature". Its undefendable. Its a completely retarded option if you can't turn it off. You have no idea how much it worries me when I travel that I could have my device wiped due to 10 in correct entries; I am currently traveling with a company iPhone, because I am that paranoid of it wiping on me. This little "feature" has completely ruined this device for me. Completely and utterly. I would call that a retarded option.
As for data security, I enable encryption and use a strong password. I also have remote wipe options. This feature should be an optional feature, not a mandatory feature. If I'm such a minority, why does no other phone OS mandates this? Not iOS, WP8, blackberry, or even stock android. I've used many phones. Only recent HTC's have mandated this. The HTC One with original 4.2 firmware didn't mandate it.
This feature is completely retarded. Period. End of discussion. BTW, not trying to be mean-spirited or anything, but its just such a dumb move on HTC's part.
With temp root, I might be able to change it, but don't you need a reboot to complete any changes to the system xml?
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So I attempted to change it, but the changes didn't stick. Tried a second time, but the phone crashed and rebooted on me.
MultiDev said:
Don't defend this "feature". Its undefendable. Its a completely retarded option if you can't turn it off. You have no idea how much it worries me when I travel that I could have my device wiped due to 10 in correct entries; I am currently traveling with a company iPhone, because I am that paranoid of it wiping on me. This little "feature" has completely ruined this device for me. Completely and utterly. I would call that a retarded option.
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While the feature should be a user option, it is a good feature for those that need that type of security. As I said before, those are the minority. Most of us are happy with the security you mentioned and would rather the device did not self destruct, myself included.
FYI for anyone using a pattern, it seems you have to touch four dots before it considers it an attempt. I was able to touch any combination of 3 or less dots without lowering the counter.
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So I attempted to change it, but the changes didn't stick. Tried a second time, but the phone crashed and rebooted on me.
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Current state of the exploit doesn't allow any changes to /system. Anything that looks like it got changed, really didn't, and even if it seems like it's working now, will revert upon your next reboot.
Dwight Caffery said:
As you may know, if you are using a secured lock screen and you enter the password/code/pin incorrectly 10 times in a row, it automatically wipes all data.
As I'm "new", I can't post a link to it, but Phandroid wrote an article on this (and made a video doing it)
I'm looking for a way to disable this.
I rooted using jcase's method. Any ideas?
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Same as this thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700662
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This worries me because I have kids. I don't want them wiping my phone by accident.
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This worries me because I have kids. I don't want them wiping my phone by accident.
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It will still make you wait between attempts if you get it wrong too many times. As long as they don't get it for a long period of time and don't get bored of trying you'll probably be okay
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This is one of my biggest annoyances with HTC's lock screen. Give me an option to just have a pattern lock. the wiping should be a check box.
why it isn't an option I just don't know. Sure it should be a feature, it shouldn't be a forced one though.
Check out the new app called "nine" its an exchange mail client. You can apply the security settings to the app rather than the phone and also set it to wipe the email account rather than the phone if you reach the max failed attempts.
The client is actually the best i've found yet for email...great interface and options with a two week trial
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Check out the new app called "nine" its an exchange mail client. You can apply the security settings to the app rather than the phone and also set it to wipe the email account rather than the phone if you reach the max failed attempts.
The client is actually the best i've found yet for email...great interface and options with a two week trial
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That is irrelevent for this discussion, exchange can only force a screen lock. HTC has baked in the 10 failure self destruct on any screen lock whether forced by exchange or simply turned on by the user.
l7777 said:
That is irrelevent for this discussion, exchange can only force a screen lock. HTC has baked in the 10 failure self destruct on any screen lock whether forced by exchange or simply turned on by the user.
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negative ghostrider. I've tested it personally and the exchange securities are only applied to the app itself...not the phone. The exchange account is not even a device administrator which it would need to be to set the lock screen as well as wipe the device.
Gator Brah said:
negative ghostrider. I've tested it personally and the exchange securities are only applied to the app itself...not the phone. The exchange account is not even a device administrator which it would need to be to set the lock screen as well as wipe the device.
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Ummm, afirmative ghostrider. HTC baked in the 10 time and wipe. regardless if I push a lock screen from my exchange security policies or not, if I turn on the pattern lock or other lock screen it will wipe after 10 times.
Just because you have a specific app that doesn't allow the exchange service to be admin doesn't change the fact that the 10 time wipe IS indeed baked into the lock screen.
I must be the only paranoia type on XDA, since no one has any idea about this, this is surprising...
I run my own Exchange server, and I voluntarily turn these policies on the moment I connect my account with my Android phone (in addition to device encryption).
The policy IS also configurable if you connect via Exchange. By doing so, you delegate it as a device administrator to your phone. Check in "device administrator" settings under the security and see if there are one or more enabled, and see if you can disable the one you're annoyed with.
Seriously though it's not that terrible. I have my phone to self destruct after 5 attempts. My company issued Blackberry has it trigger after 6. The more times you get it wrong, it keeps warning you, and eventually it will actually make you do stuff like type words in to ensure you aren't fat fingering your phone in your pants to give you another unlock attempt. If your company has the audacity that they will fire you because the phone was wiped and you can't read your correspondence, show them the figurative finger and demand a company issued device.
Technically I don't own an M8 phone yet since I'm waiting for the S-OFF before I buy, but I still have a mutated version of Sense running on my Rezound...so this should match up with what you're seeing.
I have unknown activity on my phone.
Along with numerous "unknown" outgoing calls with no number shown on my device (and 2 other M9 phones on the same plan) or any number registering on my carrier's system (when I called R, they said their system did show connected calls lasting various amounts of time, the could not determine what number the calls were going to), there's also a call in the log going to "(unknown)" "***,144***"
Anybody have any clue what's going on? R gave the bs answer that all 3 of us were calling our VM, even while we were sleeping. However, the times we did check our VM, the number did register on the phones and with the carrier's system.
Thanks!
Im adding a question. My M9 was unlocked without my knowledge. I'm guessing that ***,144*** might be the secret unlock code. IS there a way I can determine if it's been rooted as well?
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I have unknown activity on my phone.
Along with numerous "unknown" outgoing calls with no number shown on my device (and 2 other M9 phones on the same plan) or any number registering on my carrier's system (when I called R, they said their system did show connected calls lasting various amounts of time, the could not determine what number the calls were going to), there's also a call in the log going to "(unknown)" "***,144***"
Anybody have any clue what's going on? R gave the bs answer that all 3 of us were calling our VM, even while we were sleeping. However, the times we did check our VM, the number did register on the phones and with the carrier's system.
Thanks!
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Interesting issue. I am not sure about the rooting. You are probably going to need to ask experts around here. Hopefully, they can help you with that. As for security, you could try checking if you have any suspicious apps running in the background or installed (You might be using same GPS or another app for example). It could be that one of the malicious apps had access to your calls which lead to them outputting calls to somewhere. You could try disconnecting your internet for a day and see if the calls persist (That is probably not an option for you, but it is an idea). Additionally, you could try a factory reset on one of the phones and see if the problem is still there.
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Im adding a question. My M9 was unlocked without my knowledge. I'm guessing that ***,144*** might be the secret unlock code. IS there a way I can determine if it's been rooted as well?
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just saw this,
https://www.xda-developers.com/htc-says-the-ads-in-its-keyboard-are-a-mistake-fix-icoming/
which reminded me of your issue, though I don't suppose it's linked, but it does make you wonder WTF HTC are up to!
Anyhow with your issue I wasn't going to answer as I don't know the answer but my thoughts may help in some small way. I don't thank the 144 is a phone developers code to "root" or turn of security in some way as that would not show on your provides call logs as they stay internal to the phone (mostly). Also I don't think it's adware callng a premium number as your phone company says it does not register properly, so nobody will be paid.
That only leaves a more malicious form of hacking, I would say. So maybe that code does enable your data to be sent but untrckable over a network. That suggests to me it's possibly your actual network (who are R? What country, is it?) or maybe even your government if you are an activist or something? Though more likely is a criminal or business competitor, assuming the other people affected are business colleagues. So could be your boss trying to snoop on you all, if not HTC or the Chinese Communist Party aparatus!
What to do? As Ross says disconnecting is probably not practicable. If you have malicious activity they probably are using data as well as calls. So I would install a firewall to block most apps and log attempted connections (normally have to pay for this) then check IP addresses tell see if they are legit. However this may not show anything as data may go via root. So setting up a proxy to route traffic to your PC and use a sniffing program to see traffic or at least I P addresses.
You can download root checking apps from play store. Also check your security settings any app with admin rights? Also use a good antivirus you might get lucky, but even if negative you may still be infected.
Only way to really clean your system is to reinstall your OS, though a factory reset will fix often. But first you need to know how you were all compromised and fix that else it will just return, I would think it's most likely your local work network, (but could be your provider R or even something else you connect to in sore way eg Bluetooth, or an app you all have (you can boot into safe mode to disable 3rd party apps, but with HTC system apps possibly containing apps that use the Baidu apk etc that still has a possible backdoor unpatched (as far as I know) safe mode will not help white those!)
You might have to look into freezing/uninstalling all HTC installed apps.
IronRoo said:
just saw this,
https://www.xda-developers.com/htc-says-the-ads-in-its-keyboard-are-a-mistake-fix-icoming/
which reminded me of your issue, though I don't suppose it's linked, but it does make you wonder WTF HTC are up to!
Anyhow with your issue I wasn't going to answer as I don't know the answer but my thoughts may help in some small way. I don't thank the 144 is a phone developers code to "root" or turn of security in some way as that would not show on your provides call logs as they stay internal to the phone (mostly). Also I don't think it's adware callng a premium number as your phone company says it does not register properly, so nobody will be paid.
That only leaves a more malicious form of hacking, I would say. So maybe that code does enable your data to be sent but untrckable over a network. That suggests to me it's possibly your actual network (who are R? What country, is it?) or maybe even your government if you are an activist or something? Though more likely is a criminal or business competitor, assuming the other people affected are business colleagues. So could be your boss trying to snoop on you all, if not HTC or the Chinese Communist Party aparatus!
You might have to look into freezing/uninstalling all HTC installed apps.
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Thank you!
Rogers, Canada. But I've switched carriers within the last few days.
I've actually done the FR 5 times now. Disabeling the pre-installed "Gmail" (I think it's more Google thn HTC related seems to have stopped the calls. I've disabled as much as I could.
so here's the kicker. I'm literally nobody! On disability, no exciting employment history and those In my family who have, aren't in contact, nor do I have contact info. And it was my wife and daughter who had the other phones, but mine was central i think. daughters phone was locked. So nothing so exciting. Which is why I even bothered asking lol
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Thank you!
Rogers, Canada. But I've switched carriers within the last few days.
I've actually done the FR 5 times now. Disabeling the pre-installed "Gmail" (I think it's more Google thn HTC related seems to have stopped the calls. I've disabled as much as I could.
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Ah! Rogers Canada should be a well controlled and trustworthy provider, so probably not them, though a rogue employee or having their network compromised can't be ruled out.
Also if official Gmail app it should be safe though it does have some quite intrusive permissions like full network access, view confidential info etc, but all are legit if you want the full functionality of Gmail. But it shouldn't have access to place phone calls, so should not be able to create the behaviour you describe.
That leaves a rouge app, but you would all need to have it I suppose, HTC app (or system behavior) or local hack ie via your router or via your PC. A good anti virus should find rogue app on phone and similarly on PC. HTC system apps hard to spot without doing the firewall etc etc. So I would also be double checking your local router for firmware update and resetting it with a new strong password, to prevent possible return, so to any Bluetooth devices.
Hope it doesn't return! All the best
been a while but, just how does one get a "," in the phone keyboard? long press * for P, but no ",".
Now that time has passed and more people might be awake and less likely to make excuses, I'm wondering if this issue can be solved, or at lest thought about intelligently. Maybe someone who knows how it CAN happen, instead of trying to find ways I'm mistaken. this was on THREE SEPARATE PHONES in 2 separate cities.
squidstings said:
been a while but, just how does one get a "," in the phone keyboard? long press * for P, but no ",".
Now that time has passed and more people might be awake and less likely to make excuses, I'm wondering if this issue can be solved, or at lest thought about intelligently. Maybe someone who knows how it CAN happen, instead of trying to find ways I'm mistaken. this was on THREE SEPARATE PHONES in 2 separate cities.
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Check with a root app to see if your device is rooted
check permissions also you can take back permissions with a app on fdroid
unknown app check with virus total or
IF someone has root on your phone they can do what they want and when they want
a app that has call access they can transfer information over a phone connection which can be anything
The troubling thing here is that your phone was unlocked w/o you which implies root access
IF you bought your phone new you might not be anybody but to be put in perspective amazon lets you steal $500 if you use another id and they say it is not you so you do not lose out
but if it is used this can be from the previous user.
The best thing to do if it does not stop is to upgrade the software on the phone if you have already done that then use a Root firewall or change to a rom here on xda (you can all change making the transition easier).
Applied Protocol said:
Check with a root app to see if your device is rooted
check permissions also you can take back permissions with a app on fdroid
unknown app check with virus total or
IF someone has root on your phone they can do what they want and when they want
a app that has call access they can transfer information over a phone connection which can be anything
The troubling thing here is that your phone was unlocked w/o you which implies root access
IF you bought your phone new you might not be anybody but to be put in perspective amazon lets you steal $500 if you use another id and they say it is not you so you do not lose out
but if it is used this can be from the previous user.
The best thing to do if it does not stop is to upgrade the software on the phone if you have already done that then use a Root firewall or change to a rom here on xda (you can all change making the transition easier).
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Thank you for taking the issue seriously and not trying to force kool aid down my throat (if carrier was "trust"worthy, THEY would have solved it).
It didn't show root. 2 of 3 m9s were mysteriously unlocked. the 3rd did prompt for a code, but did also show those "unknown #" calls. However, I'm still stuck on the code. I can't even enter a ",". Didn't check the other units for it, but it's still the only unanswered issue that could explain the unlock (aside from your suggestion). No one's even heard of it, but programmers are known for adding backdoors. If anyone's got a new, s-on unit and feels like trying it, that's about the only way to get an answer.
It's dead now anyways. Battery won't charge unless powered off and went from 24+hours regular standby to about 3 hours with extreme powersave on, overnight and doesn't extend with usb power. usb data comm isn't even recognized. All 3 have failed actually (different ways) so I'm going back to my m7 which still works great. Except, it says s-on but works with different carriers and I can't even enter the code I paid for (no prompt. is there another way?)
So, here's the tinfoil hat part. Although I'm nobody, This all started around the time of the '16 election. when I was arguing with a youtube account named (not looking to attract attention so no name, but you know it) for the person who came 2nd.
Thank you for your help. It's a shame it's pooched before solving the issue. But hopefully, the code will be solved.
But any help entering my sim unlock code a different way would be appreciated. But if other carrier sims work, should root be doable while showing s-on?
Thanks a TON!!
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Thank you for taking the issue seriously and not trying to force kool aid down my throat (if carrier was "trust"worthy, THEY would have solved it).
No one's even heard of it, but programmers are known for adding backdoors. If anyone's got a new, s-on unit and feels like trying it, that's about the only way to get an answer.
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It would seem in your case that it is a setting change that was made and not comparable to other phones. Probably what we are talking about is a connection to a command server. S-on is a protection so that one cannot change the state of certain partitions namely the recovery boot and system however their are ways to get around this. You would need to get a root app to do that.
As a general rule you need to prove something is going on and funny numbers are a indication but nobody in the security community would touch it because it is very open. What you need to do however is
Get a copy of the calls use pcap and
check your firmware with the standard HTC firmware
this will show you what the phone call is doing and will help the android community overall (improved security)
Also programmers do not try to add backdoors they try to have a good product it is the hacking/security teams of _________ that do that. This being a programmer myself.
I just bought a U11+ as an upgrade to my U11 and am configuring it, which is taking longer than I expected because neither of the two backups I did (htc's and Backup Your Mobile) installed most of the apps (or their data). Also, I've had two System updates in the last two days.
I got my custom background, the Keep Notes app (plus its data) and Facebook; that's pretty much it.
What did I overlook?
Oh, yeah... I cannot find a setting to keep the display on when powered. Anyone know how to do that?
If you did a jump to a new OS version or device that may be why.
If you did any major firmware updates on the new device, it's factory reset time.
Otherwise clear the system cache.
Manually loading them may be your only option.
Welcome to the fking planet
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If you did a jump to a new OS version or device that may be why.
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That occurred to me when I (finally) checked the OS version and saw that it was 8.
I've been getting update notices for the last two days and the most recent one (the third) was the Android 9 OS (update # 2.19.401.2). Where can I check on official updates so I can get an idea when this will stop (because manually looking for updates this morning got me nothing, then I saw the update prompt a couple hours later).
Updated to 9, rebooted and verified that Google Drive is connected, but I'm still not getting Backup & Restore to work. Will have to experiment with the others.
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That occurred to me when I (finally) checked the OS version and saw that it was 8.
I've been getting update notices for the last two days and the most recent one (the third) was the Android 9 OS (update # 2.19.401.2). Where can I check on official updates so I can get an idea when this will stop (because manually looking for updates this morning got me nothing, then I saw the update prompt a couple hours later).
Updated to 9, rebooted and verified that Google Drive is connected, but I'm still not getting Backup & Restore to work. Will have to experiment with the others.
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I learned long ago that if your OS is fast, stable and fulfilling its mission, let it be.
I've been on Pie for 2 years, my last reload was 1.5 years ago, still fast and stable with minimum maintenance. What's not to like?
Unless you start screwing with the firmware and bring in new issues that need fixed.
Security generally isn't an issue unless you do something stupid.
There's no saving dumb bunnies... be careful what you load and download.
blackhawk said:
If you did a jump to a new OS version or device that may be why.
If you did any major firmware updates on the new device, it's factory reset time.
Otherwise clear the system cache.
Manually loading them may be your only option.
Welcome to the fking planet
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I did a Factory Reset (but it stayed Android 9). I did this because I had 'restored' a lot of files from Backup Your Mobile's (aka BYM) work on my U11.
Two things are bothering me:
1) The HTC Transfer Tool is not working this time (it transfers the PIN Code, but never gets to CONFIRM. After repeated attempts following reboots, etc., I have noticed that the PIN Code sometimes flickers off and back on again; what's up with that?).
2) BYM transferred my SMS and MMS to my U11+, but clicking on a text message that includes an MMS just makes the message thread avatar flicker and stay on the message thread listing (not even a flicker of the thread is displayed).
You mean screen lock codes?
First I don't password lock devices. You're the most likely one to end up getting locked out.
If you do use one I wouldn't attempt to back it up and transfer it. If it gets corrupted what follows won't be fun.
Pie's a good OS.
Clearing the system cache never hurts to try when experiencing glitches.
blackhawk said:
You mean screen lock codes?
First I don't password lock devices. You're the most likely one to end up getting locked out.
If you do use one I wouldn't attempt to back it up and transfer it. If it gets corrupted what follows won't be fun.
Pie's a good OS.
Clearing the system cache never hurts to try when experiencing glitches.
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No, I did not mean screen lock codes. The HTC Transfer utility worked the first time I tried it before the Factory Reset, but it's not working now. The PIN Code is displayed on the source phone, but it doesn't activate the confirmation button to do the transfer.
I have since learned that many of the apps that were copied over via Google Play's utility also transferred the data, but not all the apps were transferred.
More research to be done, it seems.
Jeff in 92833 said:
No, I did not mean screen lock codes. The HTC Transfer utility worked the first time I tried it before the Factory Reset, but it's not working now. The PIN Code is displayed on the source phone, but it doesn't activate the confirmation button to do the transfer.
I have since learned that many of the apps that were copied over via Google Play's utility also transferred the data, but not all the apps were transferred.
More research to be done, it seems.
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My bad... I use Google search a lot and it doesn't need to be that specific model or OS version most times. Many of the issues are long standing. I even use solutions for other manufacturers models. Whatever comes in handy.
And/or just play with it until I work it out.
I haven't used that app. If you upgraded the firmware or are transferring data from another device these kind apps can screw up especially with app settings.
If you're doing a factory reset because of an issue or a crash they can inadvertently reload the root cause of the issue.
It's nice to save the homescreen, theme, icon setting on a reload using these though. Most apps I hand reload/configure or use the app's backup setting file like with Poweramp or DIGI Clock which are very intensive to set from scratch.
Critical data I save in a master backup folder(s) as files. Be ready to reload at any time as most crashes while rare give little or no warning. Redundantly backup critical data to at least 2 hdds that are physically and electronically isolated from each other and the PC.
Most times a factory reset is to give the device a clean slate. Looking over app settings while setting them up helps to spot things you may have previously missed. It helps a lot to be familiar with the nuts and bolts at the user interface level. Many times when troubleshooting this is where the answers lurk.
I consider my first load or two on a new phone trail runs. After which it's pretty well sorted out for a clean load. I do the same on PCs. Android's are very forgiving but poorly written apps or the user can still skew hidden user settings that are hard to find/access on a stock device. A stable, fast load is a pleasure to use and will run well for a long time with only simple maintenance on a stock Android.
I was upgraded today by OnePlus. These are my thoughts. There are questions in here too - if anyone has answers, that would be nice.
1. I've lost Wifi calling - which was enabled in Android 11 using an old log kit (instructions in another post on here). If anyone knows how I can do it now, I would appreciate it.
2. Under Android 11, when I started the Kindle app, the display turned to black and white. We seem to have lost that now. Anyone know how to get it back?
3. The lock screen shows "VIew Timely updates ..." with 'tap to learn more' underneath it. But when I tap, nothing happens (obviously, because I have to use my fingerprint to unlock). When I do unlock it, nothing happens. Anyone know what this actually is?
4. The screen seems more vivid and the text is chunkier. It's OK and I can probably get used to it.
5. All my apps seem to work OK.
6. The default phone app loses special characters. As an example, I have a saved contact called 'Cancel Divert' with a phone number of ##21#. Under Android 11, if I phoned 2262, it would bring up 'Cancel Divert' as ##21# which would (as the name suggests) cancel the phone divert. Under Android 12, when I type 2262, it brings up Cancel Divert as 21 (note, no hashes). I;ve replaced it with the Google phone app and that has fixed the issue,
If I'd know all the above, I wouldn't have bothered. But I don't think I can revert back without losing everything (unless someone knows different).
Alan
Yeah it seems to be fubar on many different devices. I'm still running on Android 9 and 10, no intentions of upgrading.
I would considered a rollback even if it costs a reload. Very little to gain with 12, a lot to lose if 11 is/was running well.
Regardless of how you end up handling it... backup all critical data redundantly on at least 2 hdds that are physically and electronically isolated from each other and the PC.
blackhawk said:
Yeah it seems to be fubar on many different devices. I'm still running on Android 9 and 10, no intentions of upgrading.
I would considered a rollback even if it costs a reload. Very little to gain with 12, a lot to lose if 11 is/was running well.
Regardless of how you end up handling it... backup all critical data redundantly on at least 2 hdds that are physically and electronically isolated from each other and the PC.
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I've got nothing on there that isn't already backed up to at least 3 places. It's just a pain having to reinstall all the apps. So, I'll leave it as is for now,
I've lost WiFi calling too. Very frustrating. Just had a completely pointless conversation with tech support who assured me I can rollback without losing data. Not convinced..will need to investigate further. Unless someone finds a way to reenable WiFi calling
Armadillo2 said:
I've lost WiFi calling too. Very frustrating. Just had a completely pointless conversation with tech support who assured me I can rollback without losing data. Not convinced..will need to investigate further. Unless someone finds a way to reenable WiFi calling
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Assume you will need to reload. I haven't reloaded in over 2 years but if this load crashes/burns today, I'm ready to reload.
Eventually it will happen.
Have everything you need to do a complete reload in place, ready to go.
Have a plan.
2 back to back reloads convinced me to think it through and streamline the process on my stock N10+. Made loading the second I bought a snap. Still an involved process but not near as bad as before.