Virus in the phone?! Need advice! - Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello guys!
Yesterday, i notice in my memory card a folder named "cache-49038502", and in the last while, my phone was wery slow, and i got internal memory like 115mb, in my opinion should run smooth. The system didn't make this folder, so i try to erase it....it got me error deleting file.
I download from market the antivirus, i scaned and my phone was very clean. Still i cant erase the folder! Then i format my sd, and i give a factory data reset, then no folder, i try to sync with the computer, then the folder is back again, i repeat again the steps above and is clean again.! Is clear that is from computer! Till my computer it will be clean, i wont be able to sync, add music, picture for my contact's! So what i got to do to got all of my things back to my phone? It is a virus?! I never hear sombody to got a virus in to a phone... So any of u confront this problem? I got a Hero, not rooted yet ! Thank you in advance!

carmen2009 said:
I never hear sombody to got a virus in to a phone... !
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Your phone doesn't a virus - your PC does! Everytime you mount the SD card in your phone as a drive on your PC, the virus is being copied to the "drive".
You need to clean your PC.
Regards,
Dave

Thank you Dave! So, still need to wait to heal my Pc first, then to sync, and add my stuff...

Why do you even think it's a virus? It might (as the name suggests) just be a folder for cache that the syncing/mounting program creates.

olafos said:
Why do you even think it's a virus? It might (as the name suggests) just be a folder for cache that the syncing/mounting program creates.
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Google cache-49038502, and you'll see.
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Dave

bro its android which is linux. and linux doesnt got virus.

i just wanted to notice that linux kernel of android doesn't "support" ( ) viruses as microsoft operating systems does, so thinking about any antivirus on android is (as for me) crazy. However the "cache" folder that you don't like could be created by browser or android market or any other app you use. so there is no reason to be scared of having virus. android 1,5 is slow (in my openion) and that's why i don't use Touch Flow on my Hero, the default android desktop is good enough

dying4004 said:
bro its android which is linux. and linux doesnt got virus.
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Don't rely on that.
Indeed it has only few, though.

bro its android which is linux. and linux doesnt got virus.
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i just wanted to notice that linux kernel of android doesn't "support" ( ) viruses as microsoft operating systems does...
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Erm, as has already been said, it's his PC that is infected.....
Probably the best thing to do is to use a file manager like Astro, and delete that folder. Then also check to see if it has put an autorun.cfg file on the root of the card and get rid of that as well.
then at least it should stop it spreading to any other PC's you connect to.
And get your PC cleaned. just download AVG free or Avast free and let them clean it. just let it run while you are at work/school/college/whatever and it should be done by the time you get home.

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[ONLINE ROM LIBRARY, GUI & Android TOOL for HTC PHONES]

We've updated a bit....
Download Link: [Here]
We now have a complimentary app on the app store for this A4D App.
What is A4D?
The goal of A4D is for us to move beyond just N1 make it an all in one flashing/upgrading/android utility. We just added a ROM library with MD5s. We are not going to be hosting the actual ROMs by themselves so if you report a dead link, they will be taken down (after a number of reports). You can also add your own ROMs as well into the library.
The ROM library will be supported by both Android and Desktop App. We are rewriting the Desktop apps so that we can do all 3 platforms in one, Linux, Windows, and Mac. You'll love the layout of the app. That's all we can say for now.
Oh one more thing. The android app won the best android app award at the Mobile in the Middle Hack-a-thon over the weekend in Chicago (on 3/6/2010).
I would like you guys to try out the app and tell us feedbacks. Also feel free to add your own ROMs to the Database and tell us how we can make the DB better. There a number of features we are trying to add as well. But with our full time jobs... things are going a little slower than we wanted. Sorry.
Requirements to run the app on Android: Amon_RA's recovery. That's what we tested it with.
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Reserved for Future Updates / Changelog
Can't wait to see if this is fool proof.
Add md5 check. Make it in this way: user have to enter/copy-past md5 hashsum from forum/site. Program calculates md5 of image and says image is good or bad. Also you can disable flashing with out this check. ;-)
good idea. Will do that. That will help with flashing screwed up downloads.
Hi
Thank you for sharing the application.
Does it flash the radio too? I mean CyanogenMod has two files a radio ROM and a CyanogenMod ROM. Does it flash both of them to the phone?
Thanks.
Radio flash is in there we took it out. May do so in the next release but radio flashing is dangerous (can brick phones) so...
Hey Lwin,
Nice concept man, this is gonna prove very handy for many peeps.
You've come up trumps again
So, this is a desktop application?
Does it flash ROM's from your desktop or copy them over and just run the commands on the phone for you?
I ask, as I'm having some problems flashing now, based round a slightly faulty Micro SD card. Does it store backups on the phone or on your desktop PC?
This program is written so you don't have to do command line commands. Everything else remains the same. If you are doing a Nand backup, it goes where it used to go.
I would recommend fixing your "slightly faulty Micro SD card" by getting a new card.
nice app for those that aren't familiar with cmd or jus pure...lazy lol
maybe the screens should be bigger as quite hard to see clearly whats available.
Pure Genius...
seraph1024 said:
Here is the GUI tool for unlocking, updating, restoring, flashing of the N1 (and in theory should work on all HTC androids).
Try it out and see if it is useful. The tool is made to help for people with very basic skills since the tool at this stage is a wrapper for the shell commands at this point.
Again, as usual, we take no responsibility for loss of sleep, loss of phone or screw ups on our side (due to app) or on your side (due to lack of ability to follow instructions).
I wish to make it more simple. We welcome feed backs.
Seraph1024 - ShadowPyro
Download Link: [Here]
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Hey Seraph, This is getting better and better everyday.. How is your windows and android port.. Oh and don't forget there little buddy, I need you on my Mobility Team when we arrive to the scene.. Android and Audi... Almost there....
Edit: Okay, can't run on Mac, of course will in VMware, can you please make this mac native too... It would be great as per what MooMoo said, for all who are lazy...
shadowpyro said:
This program is written so you don't have to do command line commands. Everything else remains the same.
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But I don't use command line now. I didn't realise anyone did. Do you not just boot into RA Recovery and flash from there?
shadowpyro said:
I would recommend fixing your "slightly faulty Micro SD card" by getting a new card.
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Thanks, I didn't ask for advice.
GodDriven said:
Hey Seraph, This is getting better and better everyday.. How is your windows and android port.. Oh and don't forget there little buddy, I need you on my Mobility Team when we arrive to the scene.. Android and Audi... Almost there....
Edit: Okay, can't run on Mac, of course will in VMware, can you please make this mac native too... It would be great as per what MooMoo said, for all who are lazy...
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There will be a mac port sometime this week. I can most likely port to linux too but if you know linux and if you have to use wrapper, you have an issue
install issues
I tried to install it but got a system update required....
extracted the sdk to the folder C:\android-sdk-windows
extracted android4dummies and clicked setup
I get a pop up with the following:
unable to install or run the application. the application requires that system assembly system.data, entry version 3.5.0.0 be installed in the global system cache.....???
What do I do now?
Sounds like the app uses .NET framework 3.5.
So goto microsoft website an get 3.5 .Net Framework.
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I tried to install it but got a system update required....
extracted the sdk to the folder C:\android-sdk-windows
extracted android4dummies and clicked setup
I get a pop up with the following:
unable to install or run the application. the application requires that system assembly system.data, entry version 3.5.0.0 be installed in the global system cache.....???
What do I do now?
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You do need .Net 3.5. It should have asked you, if not installed that as a prerequisite.
I went to MS and downloaded the .net 3.5 installed it (apparently it was already on my pc, so instead of installing I tried to repair it. no success....
pwvandeursen said:
I went to MS and downloaded the .net 3.5 installed it (apparently it was already on my pc, so instead of installing I tried to repair it. no success....
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Can you send us a screenshot.
Do not unzip into C:\android-sdk-windows. App will install SDK or search for the SDK there.
Unzip on your desktop or temp and install from there.
just to be clear, I unzipped adroid sdk and placed in the mentioned location. the android4dummies is extracted on the desktop and executed from there..
so should I remove the SDK and retry?

TB folder on PC, locks PC up

Not too sure if this belongs in Q and A... But I have a Titanium Backup folder copy on my PC. Well, when I try to delete the folder it causes the program to "not respond". So I bring up task manager and "end task". It then closes everything on my PC, and all the desktop icons disappear. There's nothing other then the wallpaper. Only thing that still works is task manager. Restart PC, try again. Same thing. Happens when I put the folder in recycle bin, or by deleting just some of the folder contents. I did some spring cleaning on the PC today, and this is the only problem I've had and its consistant, and specific to this folder. Any ideas on how to delete it?
Use Astro/file explorer/Root broswer to delete it from your device.
That would probably work to get it off my phone, but the problem is on my PC. when I was in newb stages I had a backup of a backup on my PC. It's just this one TB Backup file on my PC that is causing problems and wont delete.
You could move all the files to a folder except the TB Backup and just format the sd card. that could help.
Virus scan your pc, if you haven't already. Or boot into safe mode and that should allow you to delete the file. Or you could do a system restore.
Root-Hack_Mod*Always\
laie1472 said:
Virus scan your pc, if you haven't already. Or boot into safe mode and that should allow you to delete the file. Or you could do a system restore.
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Yeah, did a scan and it didn't pick anything up. But I had a hell of a trojan about a month ago and I was thinking it could possibly have to do with that. Although I did a very deep clean. I will give safe mode a shot. I got the PC from my parents with a bunch of virus/trojan issues only a few months ago, and because of all the cleaning and the other trojan I got....I'm not too positive a system restore will be good. I was going to create a new restore today since all has been great....until this.
Ok sounds like some spyware or malware. As said before boot into SAFE MODE, but select the SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING. Go to http://www.superantispyware.com/ download the free version. Install it, then run superanti spyware. Select to do a COMPLETE SCAN not quick scan. On the next screen select HIGH BOOST and scan inside of ZIP files, which will use most of your cpu it will run about 80% just let it run because it will slow down anything else you try to do. After it is done get rid of the bad files, tracking cookies and/or any trojans left. Reboot the computer, but into safe mode with networking again. Then go to http://www.malwarebytes.org/ and download the free version and install. Run the complete scan in malwarebytes. Let that run and when it finishes is will ask for a reboot. Reboot, again and you should be good to go. I have seen this on teachers computers at least weekly, because of the stupid Ransom WARE. If that doesn't work than my last suggestion would be download combofix from bleepingcomputer and run that. Hope this helps a lil
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Yeah, did a scan and it didn't pick anything up. But I had a hell of a trojan about a month ago and I was thinking it could possibly have to do with that. Although I did a very deep clean. I will give safe mode a shot. I got the PC from my parents with a bunch of virus/trojan issues only a few months ago, and because of all the cleaning and the other trojan I got....I'm not too positive a system restore will be good. I was going to create a new restore today since all has been great....until this.
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Let me know if the safe mode works.
Root-Hack_Mod*Always\
dont forget to check the permissions of the folder itself tooif windows doesnt let you find them and you have two new choices so keep us all posted
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Ok sounds like some spyware or malware. As said before boot into SAFE MODE, but select the SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING. Go to http://www.superantispyware.com/ download the free version. Install it, then run superanti spyware. Select to do a COMPLETE SCAN not quick scan. On the next screen select HIGH BOOST and scan inside of ZIP files, which will use most of your cpu it will run about 80% just let it run because it will slow down anything else you try to do. After it is done get rid of the bad files, tracking cookies and/or any trojans left. Reboot the computer, but into safe mode with networking again. Then go to http://www.malwarebytes.org/ and download the free version and install. Run the complete scan in malwarebytes. Let that run and when it finishes is will ask for a reboot. Reboot, again and you should be good to go. I have seen this on teachers computers at least weekly, because of the stupid Ransom WARE. If that doesn't work than my last suggestion would be download combofix from bleepingcomputer and run that. Hope this helps a lil
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Yeah, I did something like this in order to get the last trojan off. I tried/have a million virus/anti-malware programs, of course only one active now which is the malwarebytes one. The trojan I had was a Win32/Sirefef one, can't remember specifically which one. But I did have to do a combo fix and I continued to check for about a week after....all was good.
laie1472 said:
Let me know if the safe mode works.
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Will do.
wloftus said:
dont forget to check the permissions of the folder itself too if windows doesnt let you find them and you have two new choices so keep us all posted
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I didn't check the actual permissions, will do that too.
Thank you all for the ideas/help. Much appreciated! Won't be back to the PC until tomorrow, will let you know what I find.
Update... Ran multiple virus scans and nothing showed up on any of them. Tried deleting folder in safe mode, but it still froze up without any icons. Still did the same if I tried erasing only one of the files in the TB folder itself. Permissions were set normal, as other files that I erased with no issues. Ended up erasing all my other phone backups (twrp, etc...) that were in the "BACKUPS" folder, the same folder the TB folder was in. Then I erased the "BACKUPS" folder itself with the TB one in it, and that seemed to do it. Definetly weird, but at least I got it deleted.
Your asking I. The wrong place buddy. This is for EVO 3d questions.
Have you tried to even search about it.
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gokart2 said:
Update... Ran multiple virus scans and nothing showed up on any of them. Tried deleting folder in safe mode, but it still froze up without any icons. Still did the same if I tried erasing only one of the files in the TB folder itself. Permissions were set normal, as other files that I erased with no issues. Ended up erasing all my other phone backups (twrp, etc...) that were in the "BACKUPS" folder, the same folder the TB folder was in. Then I erased the "BACKUPS" folder itself with the TB one in it, and that seemed to do it. Definetly weird, but at least I got it deleted.
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what you need to do to avoid all this is just download any linux live version... i personally use hirens boot cd 15... once downloaded take the image and either burn it do a cd or use a linux installer... i use pendrivelinux load that up and let it install your boot cd to your usb thumb drive....once that is completed reboot your computer and as it reboots have it load the usb drive first once that loads up you then can boot into partition magic and use linux's permissions and rights to over take windows permissions does that all automatically.... from there you right click and delete....need help or info feel free to pm me
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Your asking I. The wrong place buddy. This is for EVO 3d questions.
Have you tried to even search about it.
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I'm asking in the wrong place...is that what u meant? Read from the original post. If it was that far out of the wrong place, it would more then likely have been moved by now. I always search, and search for awhile before posting. It seemed somewhat relative to me do to the fact the file came from my evo3d, and is a file made by an android app everyone rooted uses. I was also aked yo give an update on the problem.
wloftus said:
what you need to do to avoid all this is just download any linux live version... i personally use hirens boot cd 15... once downloaded take the image and either burn it do a cd or use a linux installer... i use pendrivelinux load that up and let it install your boot cd to your usb thumb drive....once that is completed reboot your computer and as it reboots have it load the usb drive first once that loads up you then can boot into partition magic and use linux's permissions and rights to over take windows permissions does that all automatically.... from there you right click and delete....need help or info feel free to pm me
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Thanks, this was originally what I was after...but in a windows software program. BUT....I will more then likely do this anyway. Slowly working the noob out...but there's SOOOOOOOOO much to learn (still), I feel overloaded sometimes. I'm in the process of downgrading hboot on the 3d, and downgrading iOS and performing a jailbreak on my old 3g so the boss and kids stop whining at how slow it is and why there's still a phone button on it...lol.
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I'm asking in the wrong place...is that what u meant? Read from the original post. If it was that far out of the wrong place, it would more then likely have been moved by now. I always search, and search for awhile before posting. It seemed somewhat relative to me do to the fact the file came from my evo3d, and is a file made by an android app everyone rooted uses. I was also aked yo give an update on the problem.
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Have you even tried formating the sdcard?
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Ohhhhh boy.
gokart2 said:
Ohhhhh boy.
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is this a good ohhhhh boy?

[MOD] Flashable Sync Manager ISO Replacement (Mount Virtual CD from Phone)

Just a quick note for anyone strolling in. I am still supporting this modification. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to post.
Hello everyone. Hopefully this hasn't been done before. This mod is a bit more of a fun one (In my humble opinion ).
You may have noticed that when you connect your phone up to a computer, while booted into a Sense-based ROM, the phone will mount two drives -- one being a mass storage device, and the other being a CD-ROM drive. Interestingly enough, when you select HTC Sync Manager from the USB connection type list, it makes the computer think that you inserted a CD-ROM.
That's interesting because that means that you could essentially hook the phone up to just about any computer, and it would recognize that "CD-ROM drive."
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Background
I found that you can actually change that CD-ROM to just about anything you could possibly want (having some trouble with bootable ISOs though).
There is a file named PCTOOL.ISO inside the /system/etc directory that normally contains the HTC Sync Manager Software. By replacing that ISO with another, it'll mount that one instead. Because there isn't too much room to spare in the /system partition, the file should probably be kept relatively small.
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Okay. Why does this matter? I can think of two reasons:
1. ROM Developers can include a package that contains a copy of the ADB and Fastboot executables within their ROM. ADB would be useful while the device is on; Fastboot would probably have to be copied to the computer.
2. Because the ISO is mounted as Read-Only media, it could be incredibly useful for field technicians who need to run portable software, without the risk of being infected with a virus on the host machine.
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Info/Download
It's not hard to create these ISOs, and flash them to the phone. I can put up a how-to in the second post if anybody would like me to.
For now, here's a flashable zip containing ADB and Fastboot executables for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
Just flash the file like you would flash any other.
There is an old version of the PCSC.apk in this file. A newer version is here for the time being.
Download
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How to use
To use it, while booted, change the device-connection type to HTC Sync Manager. Tap 'Done'. You'll likely see a message on the phone that says "Connecting to HTC Sync Manager ..." Just tap the back button on your phone to clear that message.
On your computer:
If you're running Windows, you may get an AutoPlay window that gives you the option to launch the "ADB and Fastboot Command Prompt." If you click that, you'll get a Command Prompt Window that's pointed at the drive already. To use any of the commands, just type adb [COMMAND], or fastboot [COMMAND] (again, fastboot may be useless unless copied to the computer).
If you don't get an AutoPlay window, open up the CD-ROM drive, and double-click on the 'ADB_FASTBOOT_SHELL.BAT' icon to bring up the window. That batch file contains only one command (just to launch the Command Prompt to the CD location).
If you're running Linux, you may have to copy the binaries over to your computer to use them (they may not have correct permissions).
On Mac OS X, you'll likely have to open a terminal window and navigate to the CD-ROM drive to use them.
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I know that this isn't anything huge, but I'll put this down here anyways. Developers, if you are interested in the ADB/Fastboot ISO or flashable ZIP, and would like to include it in your ROM, please feel free to do so. Modify it however you like. Only thing that I would ask of you is that you post here (or even PM me) saying that you used it. I'd just love to see if/where it's being used. This isn't a strict requirement though. Thanks!
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything that happens (including, but not limited) to your phone, computer, Sprint contract, etc. This is provided free of charge without any warranty.​
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This is extremely interesting to me my friend. I ordered a 64gb sd so i could store pc repair programs such as hiren or others. So i woild always have with me. If i could just load a iso. God that would kick but. Id have a few o.s so ready at all times lol
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I definitely like the idea and possibilities this has. Good find, Closeone! I am goin to download just to keep for future. As I am only rooted stock, but I do plan to unlock soon. Was waiting on s-off but doubt that'll happen anytime soon, being that u can still flash kernels n etc with just unlocked bootloader.
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When I connect my EVO to my PC running Windows 7 64 bit , it doesn't recognize it as MTP (Thank God, by the way....IMO), it mounts as a normal USB flash drive. I didn't install HTC Sync, so I am not sure if that has anything to do with it.
Are you referring to bone stock and you click on the Disk drive icon or the HTC Sync Manager when you plug in?
Just curious if I am using drivers that maybe others might get use of...
kaos420 said:
This is extremely interesting to me my friend. I ordered a 64gb sd so i could store pc repair programs such as hiren or others. So i woild always have with me. If i could just load a iso. God that would kick but. Id have a few o.s so ready at all times lol
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Thanks! I'm not sure about the ability to boot. I did try a bootable ISO, which unfortunately was unable to boot. I may have to look closer into this. Also, the size restriction might hold you back. I wouldn't load a huge ISO into the /system partition, but there is one of two different things might be able to be done. One would be to possibly symlink the ISO and have it load from another place, the second would be to modify where the software would load the ISO from. Humm...
drewski83 said:
I definitely like the idea and possibilities this has. Good find, Closeone! I am goin to download just to keep for future. As I am only rooted stock, but I do plan to unlock soon. Was waiting on s-off but doubt that'll happen anytime soon, being that u can still flash kernels n etc with just unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks, drewski83!
pinky059 said:
When I connect my EVO to my PC running Windows 7 64 bit , it doesn't recognize it as MTP (Thank God, by the way....IMO), it mounts as a normal USB flash drive. I didn't install HTC Sync, so I am not sure if that has anything to do with it.
Are you referring to bone stock and you click on the Disk drive icon or the HTC Sync Manager when you plug in?
Just curious if I am using drivers that maybe others might get use of...
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The only way, I believe, that the system will mount the phone as MTP (or is it PTP in this implementation?) is by selecting the Media sync option when connecting. The two advantages I see to mounting it this way are that the SD Card doesn't have to be dismounted while connected, and the device shows both the "Internal SD" and the actual SD Card as separate drives that you can copy files to and from.
I haven't installed HTC Sync either. I'm referring to most any Sense-based ROMs for this device. If the phone doesn't give you a choice, it's possible that it's still hidden in the notification menu. If not, you can change that by going into Settings > Connect to PC, and tap Ask me, or you can change the default connection type from within that menu as well.
~co~
Closeone, you are awesome.
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Closeone, you are awesome.
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Thank you -Cupper-. You are awesome, good sir!
~co~
bump for awesomeness
Quick question...if you flash this mod, do you have to reflash it every time a new ROM is flashed? Thanks in advance
bard77 said:
Quick question...if you flash this mod, do you have to reflash it every time a new ROM is flashed? Thanks in advance
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Hi bard77. Yes. When you flash a new ROM, system data will (should) typically be wiped. This is written there. It's simple to flash however.
Thanks,
~co~
good stuff!! thanks
Just freakin' sweetness man. Pure epic find!
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Androidious said:
Just freakin' sweetness man. Pure epic find!
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Agreed, nice work closeone. This is amazing.
evo401 said:
good stuff!! thanks
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Androidious said:
Just freakin' sweetness man. Pure epic find!
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regaw_leinad said:
Agreed, nice work closeone. This is amazing.
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Thanks guys.
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Closeone, good job on finding this!
I do computer repair, and I currently have an external 2.5" drive set up to be bootable to a Grub bootloader. From Grub, I can boot any ISO or boot partition on the drive. With the Sync Manager emulating a CD-ROM drive instead of showing up as a disk drive, it would be a huge advantage for booting, letting any computer (especially older ones) recognize it.
If you could find a way to keep the phone in Sync Manager even when it's not connected, the computer's BIOS should be able to see it as a CD-ROM and boot from it. As it is now, my BIOS won't see it because it's not treating the phone like a USB device. It would be excellent if you could map to an ISO on a different partition. Another option is to have the loaded ISO simply bring up a bootloader to boot from any ISO/partition you want, though this takes away the advantage of the selected ISOs being recognized as a CD-ROM drive. Grub can have problems when you boot from an ISO of a live CD and the booted OS needs to access the disc. The OS can't find a CD-ROM, so it doesn't work.
If you could successfully map this to an ISO on the SD card, you could even build a little app to let you choose which ISO you want to be selected. You could simply have it remap to the different folders with the respective PCTOOL.ISO files. For example, if you select "Acronis" from the app menu, it would direct it to sdcard/acronis/PCTOOL.ISO, and if you select "Ubuntu," it would map to /sdcard/Ubuntu/PCTOOL.ISO.
I hope this is all clear enough. Once I read this, I got pretty excited about all the possibilities!
This is going to be awesome if things can be modified to make this a bootloader. I would even donate for this functionality if someone wanted to tackle it.
Having the ability to have things like UBCD, Win XP PE (With Antivirus / MalwareBytes), etc as options running straight from my phone would be a computer guy's dream.
jamiphar said:
Closeone, good job on finding this!
I do computer repair, and I currently have an external 2.5" drive set up to be bootable to a Grub bootloader. From Grub, I can boot any ISO or boot partition on the drive. With the Sync Manager emulating a CD-ROM drive instead of showing up as a disk drive, it would be a huge advantage for booting, letting any computer (especially older ones) recognize it.
If you could find a way to keep the phone in Sync Manager even when it's not connected, the computer's BIOS should be able to see it as a CD-ROM and boot from it. As it is now, my BIOS won't see it because it's not treating the phone like a USB device. It would be excellent if you could map to an ISO on a different partition. Another option is to have the loaded ISO simply bring up a bootloader to boot from any ISO/partition you want, though this takes away the advantage of the selected ISOs being recognized as a CD-ROM drive. Grub can have problems when you boot from an ISO of a live CD and the booted OS needs to access the disc. The OS can't find a CD-ROM, so it doesn't work.
If you could successfully map this to an ISO on the SD card, you could even build a little app to let you choose which ISO you want to be selected. You could simply have it remap to the different folders with the respective PCTOOL.ISO files. For example, if you select "Acronis" from the app menu, it would direct it to sdcard/acronis/PCTOOL.ISO, and if you select "Ubuntu," it would map to /sdcard/Ubuntu/PCTOOL.ISO.
I hope this is all clear enough. Once I read this, I got pretty excited about all the possibilities!
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webdude12 said:
This is going to be awesome if things can be modified to make this a bootloader. I would even donate for this functionality if someone wanted to tackle it.
Having the ability to have things like UBCD, Win XP PE (With Antivirus / MalwareBytes), etc as options running straight from my phone would be a computer guy's dream.
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Apologies for my late response. I've been... tied up for the last couple weeks.
Thanks. Precisely. I thought that it would be a nice tool for technicians. I work in that field myself. There are a few problems that I noticed with how the PCTOOL.ISO is accessed. From my understanding, I believe that the problem with reading it from the SD Card (Internal Memory or External) is that it doesn't expect that it's going to be reading from a FAT32 formatted partition. It gets a bit more difficult with the fact that a huge ISO really probably shouldn't be placed in your system partition. Making it bootable is messy (I mean, it was intended for a completely different use in the first place though ). At the very least, an ISO with your favorite portable applications can be put in there and loaded up when needed. That alone is very valuable because it acts as read-only media, the phone can't be infected with anything nasty from the computer you plug it into.
Thanks again!
~co~
Why could we not partition a section of the SD card as EXT3 or whatever PCTOOL.ISO wants to see, then create a symalink as mentioned? Nothing says the entire SD card has to be partitioned FAT32. I actually had part of mine partitioned as EXT2 for the longest time, because the card wasnt always in my phone.
webdude12 said:
Why could we not partition a section of the SD card as EXT3 or whatever PCTOOL.ISO wants to see, then create a symalink as mentioned? Nothing says the entire SD card has to be partitioned FAT32. I actually had part of mine partitioned as EXT2 for the longest time, because the card wasnt always in my phone.
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True. True. I didn't think about that. The first thing that's got to be done though is making the phone mount the ISO, or at least not wait for a request from the computer to go ahead and make the phone pop up with the menu of actions, and in turn say to the computer "Hi there, I see that you're booting. I'm a USB CD-ROM drive. Oh yeah, and you can boot from me now." Easier said than done, at least for myself.
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[Q] can't get token id on htc desire x

hi guys, i'm new in this forum, and i'm new to android too, i just bought a htc desire x and want it to be root, but i have problem when trying to get token id in hasoon2000 HTC Desire X All-In-One Toolkit V2.0 [1-1-2013], it says C:\ Document is not recognized as an internal or external command openable program or batch file.
usb debugging is already connected, please any one kindly fixing my problem, thx
sorry for my bad english. btw i'm from indonesia
Did you follow these steps?
How To Use. THIS IS FOR THE PC ONLY. No plans ever for Mac or Linux. Sorry.
1. Download the toolkit DO NOT RENAME THE FOLDER
2. Download Winrar from here. Install it after you download it
3. Extract the folder anywhere.
4. Run the program.
thx for replying so quick, after i downloaded then i extract to desktop and just run the program by clicking the symbol written as desire, am i doing it right?
Try to unpack it somewhere else on a root of some partition of your PC, try to unpack it to non system partition.
ok thx, i'll try it tomorrow, i'm sorry i've to go home coz it's 11.41pm already in my town, and i'm still on friend's house.
thx anyway for your reply, i'll let you know the progress
hi nlooooo, i did what u told me to do and it worked, i unpacked to (Cdrive, but another problem came on my device when i clicked get token id.
here is the picture shows the problem
@nlooooo.....i just tried your way on rooting this device, and same problem came up on step 8 when getting token id, still it says C:\ Document is not recognized as an internal or external command openable program or batch file, i've found out my device still locked, is it because of the device still lock? here's the image shown
problem solved
hi nlooooo......i've rooted my device, just try to put all the downloaded file to C:drive, and followed your tutorial on your thread, and i succeeded, at least i saw superuser on my device, thx alot for your tutorial.
No problem, that's why we're here. If you see it then it should be it. Try to install some app that requires root privileges (Titanium Backup for ex) and see if it can get SU rights.
hi.....any recommendation of apps or what to do after this rooting? cos i really a noob in android and root things. thx
uso_diario said:
hi.....any recommendation of apps or what to do after this rooting? cos i really a noob in android and root things. thx
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Yeah install AdFree, and get rid of the ads
ayyu3m said:
Yeah install AdFree, and get rid of the ads
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Well, it works for me with wifi but not with mobile data, it's configured over APN IP.
nlooooo.....sorry to bother you again, but i think my dx still not rooted, cos when i installed titanium backup root it comes like this, what do i hv to do?
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Yeah install AdFree, and get rid of the ads
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heyyy........thank you
uso_diario said:
nlooooo.....sorry to bother you again, but i think my dx still not rooted, cos when i installed titanium backup root it comes like this, what do i hv to do?
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Go and open Superuser app, swipe to first screen and see if the binary is installed. Then go and clear data for Titanium and open it again.
If you still have the problem use some root explorer to check folder system/bin if there is a file named su.
nlooooo said:
Go and open Superuser app, swipe to first screen and see if the binary is installed. Then go and clear data for Titanium and open it again.
If you still have the problem use some root explorer to check folder system/bin if there is a file named su.[/QUOTyes..there is binary installed, but it says outdated binary notification ticked
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That's ok it should be like that. For me Titanium is working fine I have no problems.
nlooooo said:
That's ok it should be like that. For me Titanium is working fine I have no problems.
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hi nlooooo........finally i got it fixed by start it all over again today........i'm new in this forum, don't know whether i can click your thanks button or not, but i will try it anyway, thx a lot
ps: i think it clicked
uso_diario said:
hi nlooooo, i did what u told me to do and it worked, i unpacked to (Cdrive, but another problem came on my device when i clicked get token id.
here is the picture shows the problem
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I've got the same screen too, nothing is happening. What did you do to make it work?
i am getting stuck at last step i am always getting this message sending 'unlocktoken' (0kb) .
i have not installed htc sync app but just directly installed the drivers for unlocking purpose.
the boot loader is recognizing the usb connection as Fastboot usb.
using windows 7 32 bit operating system.
tried putting the unlock_code in c drive and desktop but it doesnt work.
the file is just a 1kb file.
the default view is shown as a vlc player file.
any help will much appreciated. this is my 1st htc mobile and am not used to this kind of rooting. previously owned a samsung so was using odin a lot.

Help with corrputed Download Manager.

So the other day, for some reasons my partition that I used to install RemixOS on was corrupted, so I had to run chkdsk /f on it. After that I was able to log into RemixOS again, but a problem arised: Play Store would crash out whenever I try to update an app. After a little bit of looking around the internet, the problem seems to be coming from Download Manager malfunctioning. I've tried doing things like clearing cache/data, restarting, etc. but it still doesn't work. So I've come to a conclusion that the Download Manager must be corrupted and couldn't be fixed when chkdsk was running.
What would be the best way of making it work again, without reinstalling, because I want to keep my data safe. Going to external sites just to update your programs gets tedious really fast.
chlorine03 said:
So the other day, for some reasons my partition that I used to install RemixOS on was corrupted, so I had to run chkdsk /f on it. After that I was able to log into RemixOS again, but a problem arised: Play Store would crash out whenever I try to update an app. After a little bit of looking around the internet, the problem seems to be coming from Download Manager malfunctioning. I've tried doing things like clearing cache/data, restarting, etc. but it still doesn't work. So I've come to a conclusion that the Download Manager must be corrupted and couldn't be fixed when chkdsk was running.
What would be the best way of making it work again, without reinstalling, because I want to keep my data safe. Going to external sites just to update your programs gets tedious really fast.
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If you can download from external sites, then the Download Manager should fine.
Have you tried updating the Play Store?
moriel5 said:
If you can download from external sites, then the Download Manager should fine.
Have you tried updating the Play Store?
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No, I can't download on RemixOS anymore, doesn't work on browsers also. I have to download them from Windows and use them in RemixOS.
chlorine03 said:
No, I can't download on RemixOS anymore, doesn't work on browsers also. I have to download them from Windows and use them in RemixOS.
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Ah.
Then in that case, try going into Settings>Applications>Download Manager>Permissions, and try manually disabling and re-enabling all of the permissions (although it should only ask for the Storage permission).
Perhaps the same should be done also with Downloads.
moriel5 said:
Ah.
Then in that case, try going into Settings>Applications>Download Manager>Permissions, and try manually disabling and re-enabling all of the permissions (although it should only ask for the Storage permission).
Perhaps the same should be done also with Downloads.
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Both have no permission requested.
I compared it with my phone (which is also running Android 6.0) to make sure and both apps also didn't have any permissions, but Play Store on my phone doesn't get the symptoms like on RemixOS, so I think it's definitely a corrupted Download Manager. But I don't know how to reinstall it besides reinstalling RemixOS.
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Both have no permission requested.
I compared it with my phone (which is also running Android 6.0) to make sure and both apps also didn't have any permissions, but Play Store on my phone doesn't get the symptoms like on RemixOS, so I think it's definitely a corrupted Download Manager. But I don't know how to reinstall it besides reinstalling RemixOS.
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Well, you could try pulling the APKs and odex files from the ISO, mounting /system as RW, replacing the files, mounting /system as RO, clearing cache and dalvik cache, ending with a full reboot.
chlorine03 said:
So the other day, for some reasons my partition that I used to install RemixOS on was corrupted, so I had to run chkdsk /f on it. After that I was able to log into RemixOS again, but a problem arised: Play Store would crash out whenever I try to update an app. After a little bit of looking around the internet, the problem seems to be coming from Download Manager malfunctioning. I've tried doing things like clearing cache/data, restarting, etc. but it still doesn't work. So I've come to a conclusion that the Download Manager must be corrupted and couldn't be fixed when chkdsk was running.
What would be the best way of making it work again, without reinstalling, because I want to keep my data safe. Going to external sites just to update your programs gets tedious really fast.
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Run e2fsck -f data.img
if you can't do that in windows you can do it from DEBUG=1 on grub
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Run e2fsck -f data.img
if you can't do that in windows you can do it from DEBUG=1 on grub
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Hey, just to make sure, do you need Cygwin for this or does it come with the RemixOS installation? I don't know a lot about Linux, and that's a command that I've never heard of - until just now. And after a little bit of googling around I came across Cygwin.
The reason why I ask this is because when I add DEBUG=1 on grub it just shows a bunch of ext3 problems and incompatible something problems - probably because the partition that I installed RemixOS on is NTFS? And the issue is yet to be fixed.
Sorry for being an idiot.
EDIT: Still didn't work after running said command in Windows.
chlorine03 said:
Hey, just to make sure, do you need Cygwin for this or does it come with the RemixOS installation? I don't know a lot about Linux, and that's a command that I've never heard of - until just now. And after a little bit of googling around I came across Cygwin.
The reason why I ask this is because when I add DEBUG=1 on grub it just shows a bunch of ext3 problems and incompatible something problems - probably because the partition that I installed RemixOS on is NTFS? And the issue is yet to be fixed.
Sorry for being an idiot.
EDIT: Still didn't work after running said command in Windows.
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Yea, it's like chkdsk but for ext. The system.img and data.img are ext4. If you are running a recent version on Win10 you should have 'Bash for Windows' type 'bash' in a command prompt to check.
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Yea, it's like chkdsk but for ext. The system.img and data.img are ext4. If you are running a recent version on Win10 you should have 'Bash for Windows' type 'bash' in a command prompt to check.
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He would first need to enable the developer tools, and then install the system component for that.
Hate to dig up an old thread, but this same exact thing has happened to me on my old Remix OS device, and due to it's special "Tri-Boot" config of Win 10, MacOS, and Remix OS, I'd prefer to keep it installed and repair it than completely re-install everything all over again.
Never saw any replies of a solution, so if anyone found one let me know, otherwise I'll just give up and re-install everything again next week.

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