http://zenthought.org/content/project/flashrec
Tool to flash the recovery image on Android phones. The so-called “one click root”.
No longer includes CyanogenMod Recovery 1.4 , but will download the correct CyanogenMod Recovery 1.4 for your phone.
Allows flashing any image (type the path or url to it).
Works on “32B” and “32A” phones.
Uses CVE-2009-2692 , which is patched in firmwares released after August 2009.
Also allows you to back up and restore the current image (to /sdcard/recovery-backup.img)
NOTE: I just found this update and have nothing to do with the actual project - though I am grateful for the work and would like to share the info!
Bluetooth access is only used to create a socket for exploiting the bug – Bluetooth does not need to be enabled, as it is not really used.
Pre-compiled: flashrec-1.1-20090904.apk (Allow non-market apps on phone to install)
Source: flashrec-1.1-20090904.tar.gz
SVN: flashrec on Google Code
Note: I am not involved in this project, just sharing the hard work of someone else.
Trying right now on a G1 Dev phone.
Awesome app! The real universal rooting tool!! (for now at least
I heard about this a couple days ago. Will this thing still work after donut? Also would this be in here or in the app section?
Does anyone have their original backup before they rooted their phone? I need it in order to get my phone back to unroot. I need it in order to restore my splash image since my hardware keyboard isn't completely working.
Any help will gladly be appreciated.
Old News
this has been posted quite a few places already
josharmour said:
Trying right now on a G1 Dev phone.
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Isn't the dev phone already rooted?
Looked through the rooting guide and I have a question revolving around some testing I need to do. Please bear with me and I appreciate any assitance or advice.
Here is the issue:
When running both the Incredible and the Evo, Exchange 2007 will sync natively when encryption of the device is required. On other 2.1 devices, such as the Moto Droid, and the virtual devices, native sync will fail as it can't support encryption requirement. This is the same with 2.2 virtual devices.
Since the Evo or Incredilbe sync via ActiveSync and don't toss an error, I need to know if the mail database is actually being encrypted. I know that Android does not support full device encryption like the iphone or winmo devices.
I currenlty have a Sprint Evo for testing this. I want to keep the OS as close as stock as possible, so I can see what will happen with our users that purchase these.
1. If I root only, will I still have basically the stock image running, or does it load a custom ROM?
2. If it is replaced, can I put the stock ROM on the phone while still retaining root access.
3. I'll look around with a file explorer, but does anyone know offhand where the mail database are kept. This is the key as I need to know if this database is encrypted.
If anyone has other advice for me, I'm all ears. Thanks in advance.
GiantSloar said:
Looked through the rooting guide and I have a question revolving around some testing I need to do. Please bear with me and I appreciate any assitance or advice.
Here is the issue:
When running both the Incredible and the Evo, Exchange 2007 will sync natively when encryption of the device is required. On other 2.1 devices, such as the Moto Droid, and the virtual devices, native sync will fail as it can't support encryption requirement. This is the same with 2.2 virtual devices.
Since the Evo or Incredilbe sync via ActiveSync and don't toss an error, I need to know if the mail database is actually being encrypted. I know that Android does not support full device encryption like the iphone or winmo devices.
I currenlty have a Sprint Evo for testing this. I want to keep the OS as close as stock as possible, so I can see what will happen with our users that purchase these.
1. If I root only, will I still have basically the stock image running, or does it load a custom ROM?
2. If it is replaced, can I put the stock ROM on the phone while still retaining root access.
3. I'll look around with a file explorer, but does anyone know offhand where the mail database are kept. This is the key as I need to know if this database is encrypted.
If anyone has other advice for me, I'm all ears. Thanks in advance.
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You can root without a custom ROM.
EVO does support EAS policies.
I am not able to answer #3 at this time, I am sure I will find out while exploring the EAS components.
GiantSloar said:
Looked through the rooting guide and I have a question revolving around some testing I need to do. Please bear with me and I appreciate any assitance or advice.
Here is the issue:
When running both the Incredible and the Evo, Exchange 2007 will sync natively when encryption of the device is required. On other 2.1 devices, such as the Moto Droid, and the virtual devices, native sync will fail as it can't support encryption requirement. This is the same with 2.2 virtual devices.
Since the Evo or Incredilbe sync via ActiveSync and don't toss an error, I need to know if the mail database is actually being encrypted. I know that Android does not support full device encryption like the iphone or winmo devices.
I currenlty have a Sprint Evo for testing this. I want to keep the OS as close as stock as possible, so I can see what will happen with our users that purchase these.
1. If I root only, will I still have basically the stock image running, or does it load a custom ROM?
2. If it is replaced, can I put the stock ROM on the phone while still retaining root access.
3. I'll look around with a file explorer, but does anyone know offhand where the mail database are kept. This is the key as I need to know if this database is encrypted.
If anyone has other advice for me, I'm all ears. Thanks in advance.
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After following almost all rooting methods you should have a stock rooted ROM. After rooting you can flash a new stock rooted ROM anytime you want, the links are in the wiki that is stickied on the Android Dev thread. Also there is more info in the guide in my sig.
As far as encryption of mail files goes I have no idea, but would be interested to know this... Let us know if you find anything in your testing.
The phone I got for test had the OTA updates applied. Looks like no root for me now.
As soon as I find out anything, I'll post it around.
GiantSloar said:
The phone I got for test had the OTA updates applied. Looks like no root for me now.
As soon as I find out anything, I'll post it around.
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Unfortunately for anyone that applied the OTAs before rooting, they now have to wait for the un-fix. There is a thread devoted to this in android dev. I don't have a link cause I'm on my phone ATM, but it should be on page 1.
webs05 said:
Unfortunately for anyone that applied the OTAs before rooting, they now have to wait for the un-fix. There is a thread devoted to this in android dev. I don't have a link cause I'm on my phone ATM, but it should be on page 1.
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Right, saw that earlier when I was trying to figure out why the simple root didn't work.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714157
Would link it, but guess I need a few more posts to prove I'm not a bot or spammer.
Hi guys.
I hope you might be able to comment on a problem I'm having with a vendor. Please note that I'm not an Android developer myself -- I'm merely the delivery manager for our app.
They embed (preinstall) our application in their (Android 2.1-update1) device firmware, and they insist it should be done as follows (but they can't explain why it should be done like this):
Copy the native library libMyApp.so from the APK to /system/lib/.
Install the unmodified APK (i. e. with libMyApp.so still contained in the APK) we delivered to them aside in /system/app/.
In my opinion this has the disadvantage that if we upgrade the preinstalled app with a newer build from the Market or via uSD card or by downloading it from some webserver, the old libMyApp.so will still be present in /system/app/ and override the one inside the APK -- thus the old code is used instead of the new one.
Is there any docs from Google which outline how an app should be preinstalled? I couldn't come up with anything useful on Google... :-(
Your advice would be very much appreciated.
Best regards,
Ralf
GameSpector 5.3To start, here's the site for the app(I had to break up the link since I'm a new user):
gsforum.vistabug . com
Essentially this application allows you to enable patches that are written by editing the .xml
My ProblemThe only problem is that not many people know about the app since it was taken off of the play store
A lot of users left after developers/patchers started leaving and app patches didn't get updated.
I'm having trouble understanding the guide and the forum seems to be dead(even though the devolper updated the app on Oct 27th)
I really want to revive this app, or at least write my own patches for my own benefit.
Is there anyone who could help me out with this?
Here is the patch guide(tools are on another thread)
gsforum.vistabug .c o m/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8
Thank You,
Peace&Love,
iBPhantom
I have rootted my phone but it still saying error: need root accres
October release is available with or without root
Made a few changes as far as adding in some apk's to hopefully make it stable for everyone.
Besides that, the usual with normal default font BUT lots more choices in the font section.
Enjoy!
*if anyone has solid reasons to remove any apk files i've put back please let me know as some I should not have been removing and others... not so sure
I will no longer be able to provide new copies of this after the October security patch. I no longer own an A8 2018 and without a device to test the work, I do not feel it is appropriate to continue the project. I'd like to thank everyone that participated and I hope you enjoyed using it! If anything changes in the future that will allow me to provide the latest edited firmware, I will definitely be providing it here for you. I am using an S7 now so if you own one and like this work, there shall be downloads available there similar to this one. (Already testing).
Anyone that would like to continue on their own or have access to files used in making it I will try to include as much as possible from the link provided below by the end of October. There is currently a slightly outdated set of files and instructions (from June I believe) on how I made it already available.
Thanks Again!
Oct Security patch zip ready for download
Available with or without root AND with or without exo font - also an attempt to allow printing feature version. "Attempt" meaning I've placed a set of apk files into a separate and clearly labelled zip on the main download page that may allow proper use of the feature which has not been validated as operational by me or any other user. The "print fix" zip is rooted with exo font
This was made ONLY for the SM-A530W! Please do not use if not W (Canadian) variant. Check your phone info before attempting to flash
All ROMS/extras here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Vwzn1CxNdT-ISsrOnSL4D353Nr14iRb?usp=sharing
The ROM will function very well and does not require any special patches, kernels, etc except obviously TWRP
Any additional issues you face with added mods most likely will need to be addressed with the creator
*Built by Superr's Kitchen*
Over 100 apps removed
***Find my mobile and pop-up asking to store lockscreen info removed- BE AWARE reduced ability to locate lost device!***
retro shutdown qmg
Overloaded notifications and ringtones
Oreo Weather (pie weather is a serious downgrade)
August Security release
FM tuner and App Lock (Next Radio may now be used starting from July 2019). Gee, THANKS SAMMY! What took you so long? Was it the polar bears?
Goofy selfie stickers that are funny... and creepy *big thanks to hadesRom genius Corsicanu for the find*
Other typical CSC changes
If your plan has wifi calling, turn it on/off once in phone settings to "break in" the qs tile
Dedicated Screen Recorder access in launcher with no shortcut style appearance (if deleted may be re-enabled with activity launcher as shortcut)
Chrome can be safely disabled at any time if desired and auto replaced with system webview
dm-verity + force encrypt already removed
Magisk rooted
Installation is easy as pie
BACK UP FIRST!
Wipe caches, data, system. Internal may be safely wiped and give the "freshest" install but is optional. Then flash away.
Once flash completes, just reboot.
-*Usage*-
You are free to use any ideas/changes included in the zip. In fact, I encourage you to do so. I've mostly pieced together work from other very difficult projects to create this. Nobody has asked me to add, remove or alter anything contained within this page or in shared downloads. Their work is everywhere and it's what made this possible.
Built with Superr's Kitchen
Some screens to sample below. yay
nobody home
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I followed your instructions. I was already updated to pie previous to flashing your rom. I am not able to get root. Any ideas why. I also have the Canadian version. Good job on the Rom, I like it. I wish I could get root.
Ok. I can't really suggest anything other than the obvious.
But you've let it boot once before trying, and are adding the apk as well after flashing magisk in twrp?
Hard to figure that one out. If you're using Magisk, i am assuming.
burnt_31 said:
I followed your instructions. I was already updated to pie previous to flashing your rom. I am not able to get root. Any ideas why. I also have the Canadian version. Good job on the Rom, I like it. I wish I could get root.
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Have you tried 19.1 you may need to flash twice.
I used magisk 19.1. First I used supersu and magisk uninstaller first. I have root now. Thanks for your help. It amazes me that sometime we over look the simplest thing.
burnt_31 said:
I used magisk 19.1. First I used supersu and magisk uninstaller first. I have root now. Thanks for your help. It amazes me that sometime we over look the simplest thing.
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I know exactly what you mean. I do it all the time.
Nice you got it going. It's pretty lame if you don't root this. I just cut it up and added a couple things and they can be taken out, except radio and the recorder.
Curious if i got it right. If you're on anything other than VMC, is call recording and other micro features working? All the cscfeature xml files are decrypted so you can see what was done.
Everything seems to be working. I appreciate the work, Canadians are usually the last to get Roms. Most are made for the sm-a530f model. I was using the wrong method. One post said about waiting 166 hrs to reboot your phone after zipping RMM_State Bypass etc. etc.. Your way is simple. Once I get a chance I wlll have a look at what you have done, I work long hours. And as you said, what is the point if you cant root. Thanks again.
burnt_31 said:
Everything seems to be working. I appreciate the work, Canadians are usually the last to get Roms. Most are made for the sm-a530f model. I was using the wrong method. One post said about waiting 166 hrs to reboot your phone after zipping RMM_State Bypass etc. etc.. Your way is simple. Once I get a chance I wlll have a look at what you have done, I work long hours. And as you said, what is the point if you cant root. Thanks again.
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It is 168 hours no reboots and rmm did work that rmm was for Oreo.
I think his would be fine but no guarantees.
Custom kernel 2.0 flash twice.
Light rom works without issue make sure you flash magisk.
Hello I have a530f model with lastest pie version for Russia. I would like to install native screen recorder. Can yo help me ? Please. My email is [email protected]. thanks
fabian_barrios said:
Hello I have a530f model with lastest pie version for Russia. I would like to install native screen recorder. Can yo help me ? Please. My email is [email protected]. thanks
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Yeah bud. If you unzip the attached file, you can place it in /system/priv-app/ and make sure the permissions are set correctly for the folder and apk. Compare with other apps in the directoty and make it the same.
Then get the activity launcher app from the play store. Use that to make a link for it.
Getting random freezes sometimes, have to reboot phone using hardware buttons. Using Freedom A8
boominboodhoo said:
Getting random freezes sometimes, have to reboot phone using hardware buttons. Using Freedom A8
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okay thanks for that. It is probably from my csc edits. I can adjust for freedom and hope it makes a difference.
Anything else to mention about it? What you did before flashing, are you using latest twrp, root or non root.... anything at all
no-verity... favourite snack... p.i.n. number(s)... oops sorry not the last two. My mistake. TOO MUCH info. Disregard.
Do a search on xda for rooting your model for the correct version of twrp. U will need no verify no encript. I used the latest Magisk to root. Supersu did not work. I used twrp for the A8 plus and had problems. Get the right one. It's a great rom. https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....ery-twrp-3-2-2-0-galaxy-a8-2018-t3818201/amp/
I am looking at the csc for FMC and it appears i have doubled an entry. I need to go over all of them to see if i've done it elsewhere. I will have 2 updated ones hopefully late tonight. (Takes forever to upload).
Not sure if that is the cause but i will definitely adjust it.
Quick question in regards to your Rom. I been using it for a while now. Its the best one I can find, I did post a few times at the start. By any chance, did u get adoptable storage working? I know Samsung removed it in Pie. I tried root essentials but still no luck. Thus is not my first time rooting or installing roms. I started with the HTC 1. Lol. So far, u have the best rom for the A8 2018. Its nice and clean. Almost compares with lineage in my opinion. Thanks again. And by the way, I am Canadian.
Thanks
Hey i appreciate the gesture but even though i "made" this, i did it because of other people. SuperR is an invaluable tool. Then you got magisk, the twrp recovery and heck even give ol' Sammy some credit, haha. All i did was spend time learning everything from this site. I can't stress that enough. I still have not paid for superR and i am going to see how i can right after this.
ANYWAY!
Your question. I've never attempted it but i am very certain there's a magisk module that'll do it.
It involved formatting sd to ext 4 or 3. So i will get on it. Got a few 64 gig cards to spare. If you have a computer, grab the superR linux distro. I've run it on 32 bit machines. K... pay superr... adopt a card heheh.
I will look again in the magisk module section. And I give everybody right now credit for all their hard work and sharing it amongst all of us. Thank you. Thank you. I love modding my phones and I could not do it without everybody's help. All my PC's are 64bit.
Nice. If you need any help just ask. Just bought the kitchen.
I'll have something very soon. Mexico's pie has the classic csc folder of old. I think we should unify with some fiesta pie zip ui sorta thingy... um rom.