** WARNING: ONLY FOR THE SPRINT HTC SHIFT OR SPRINT HTC EVO WITH ROOT ACCESS AND BUSYBOX INSTALLED. WILL NOT WORK ON ANY OTHER PHONE OR UNDER ANY OTHER CONDITIONS. **
Description:
This is an extremely simple application as well as my very first application.
This application allows the user to easily find out whether or not their WiMAX RSA Keys are present. The WiMAX RSA keys are required in order for WiMAX operate properly.
Determining whether or not WiMAX RSA keys are present is a very important step in troubleshooting WiMAX connection issues.
This application makes it very easy for the user to determine three key pieces of information:
Root Access?
WiMAX RSA Keys Present?
Unfortunately, sometimes during the process of customizing and modifying the Shift or EVO the WiMAX RSA keys are lost. If these keys are lost, WiMAX will not work.
Please provide feedback based on the limited set of features currently present. This is my first application and I've done my best to make sure it provides the basic functionality. In future versions I hope to improve many aspects.
Please bear with me as I work to improve it! Feel free to email me with suggestions, comments and feedback!
Download:
Direct link to Market Web Site From your PC or Shift/EVO - WiMAX Keys Checker on market.android.com
Direct link to Market app from your Shift or EVO - use this link - WiMAX Keys Checker
Otherwise, SEARCH FOR JOEYKRIM IN THE MARKET
FAQ:
Will this application Backup/Restore RSA keys?
Both recoveries, Amon RA and Clockwork backup/restore the RSA keys. I'd prefer not to duplicate functionality.
Rooted this am. Just installed the app and verified root, busybox, and rsa keys.
Sent from my HTC Evo Shift 4G
^ what he said
Sent from my PG06100 using XDA App
Joey nice little app. very useful just checked mine and everything it's fine
Thanks a lot
Version 2.0
Added Options Menu - About, Disclaimer and Exit
Thanks for the feedback and support!
I don't have Busybox installed so do I need to do this?
Need is a strong word but it's def nice to have. Most root apps expect it to be there and it adds some shortcut commands for terminal that are useful
This is a nifty little app.
joeykrim said:
** WARNING: ONLY FOR THE SPRINT HTC SHIFT OR SPRINT HTC EVO WITH ROOT ACCESS AND BUSYBOX INSTALLED. WILL NOT WORK ON ANY OTHER PHONE OR UNDER ANY OTHER CONDITIONS. **
Description:
This is an extremely simple application as well as my very first application.
This application allows the user to easily find out whether or not their WiMAX RSA Keys are present. The WiMAX RSA keys are required in order for WiMAX operate properly.
Determining whether or not WiMAX RSA keys are present is a very important step in troubleshooting WiMAX connection issues.
This application makes it very easy for the user to determine three key pieces of information:
Root Access?
Busybox installed?
WiMAX RSA Keys Present?
Unfortunately, sometimes during the process of customizing and modifying the Shift or EVO the WiMAX RSA keys are lost. If these keys are lost, WiMAX will not work.
Please provide feedback based on the limited set of features currently present. This is my first application and I've done my best to make sure it provides the basic functionality. In future versions I hope to improve many aspects.
Please bear with me as I work to improve it! Feel free to email me with suggestions, comments and feedback!
Download:
From your PC - WiMAX Keys Checker on market.android.com
From your Shift or EVO - use this link - WiMAX Keys Checker
Otherwise, SEARCH FOR JOEYKRIM IN THE MARKET
FAQ:
Will this application Backup/Restore RSA keys?
Both recoveries, Amon RA and Clockwork backup/restore the RSA keys. I'd prefer not to duplicate functionality.
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The currently available CWM 2.5 and 3.0 on the Shift do not backup wimax keys. Amon Ra isn't available on Shift yet, either. Might want to update the FAQ.
Thanks
Sent from my PG06100 using XDA App
markli said:
I don't have Busybox installed so do I need to do this?
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Use titanium back up to put in busybox.
This is handy.
Although, I am suprised to see with all of my wiping and flashing the keys are still present.
Sent from my PG06100
I think your links are backwards, the first link worked from my Shift, thanks again though
markli said:
I don't have Busybox installed so do I need to do this?
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i would suggest you use Busybox from the market by Stericson as he is moderator on XDA and I've been told his app properly installs Busybox.
cosine83 said:
The currently available CWM 2.5 and 3.0 on the Shift do not backup wimax keys. Amon Ra isn't available on Shift yet, either. Might want to update the FAQ.
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Have they been updated yet? It should be a very simple change in partition structure in the source code.
draztikrhymez said:
I think your links are backwards, the first link worked from my Shift, thanks again though
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I'm glad the first link worked from your Shift. The new web implementation for market apps also works from the android browser. Either link will work on your phone, only 1st link will work on a PC. I've updated the wording.
Thanks for all the feedback and support!
joeykrim said:
i would suggest you use Busybox from the market by Stericson as he is moderator on XDA and I've been told his app properly installs Busybox
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I am friends with Stericson and recognize his skill and contributions to android, so please do not take as an attack on his app, but for me it would not properly install busybox. Once I used titanium backup, all was well.
So when I use this program on my Shift it says I do in fact have my WiMax keys, but when I try to make a backup using the steps outlined here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10092172&postcount=1
and even here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10951380&postcount=2
Both tell me "no such file or directory"
xFilthyxJesusx said:
So when I use this program on my Shift it says I do in fact have my WiMax keys, but when I try to make a backup using the steps outlined here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10092172&postcount=1
and even here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10951380&postcount=2
Both tell me "no such file or directory"
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i appreciate your interest and support in my app.
this thread is dedicated to issues regarding my app. i spend a lot of my personal time developing and tweaking this application for free. i ask for no donations and i have no link for sending me donations.
i'm glad to hear the app worked for you. it would be super helpful if questions NOT related to my app were posted in either the questions board or in those specific threads questioned in posts. they are much more inclined to provide support and answers for issues relating to their specific topics.
i watch this thread very closely in the hope i am able to catch any type of bug which might appear as quickly as possible in order to remedy.
thank you for the support and i'm glad the application worked for you.
i hope to release another update today to fix a minor bug which was reported on XDA. thanks everybody for the support!!
I'm sorry, this is directly related to your app, your app tells me I have my WiMax keys, but when I navigate to the location they're recommended to be in according to those links above, it cannot find them.
Where else does the app check besdies in locations:
/dev/block/mmcblk0p25
/dev/block/mmcblk0p30
/dev/mtd/mtd0
Is there another storage location that your app is checking where it is detecting my keys? I'd like to make back ups and I'm not asking how to make back ups. I am well aware how to do so myself.
Thanks for your help and response.
xFilthyxJesusx said:
I'm sorry, this is directly related to your app, your app tells me I have my WiMax keys, but when I navigate to the location they're recommended to be in according to those links above, it cannot find them.
Where else does the app check besdies in locations:
/dev/block/mmcblk0p25
/dev/block/mmcblk0p30
/dev/mtd/mtd0
Is there another storage location that your app is checking where it is detecting my keys? I'd like to make back ups and I'm not asking how to make back ups. I am well aware how to do so myself.
Thanks for your help and response.
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The shift keeps the rsa key for wimax in only one location, the 25 partition quoted above. The app searches this partition on the shift for the RSA key.
Thanks for using my app!
Thanks for the response.
Huh, I wonder why the program is displaying that my WiMax keys are present when i can't find them.
Guess I lost em.
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I know there is another guy here who managed to get it working via WinMo Remote Desktop.
For those of you who would like to be able to remotely access your PC via the Sprint Touch Pro, you can do so very easily using LogMeIn.
To get it to work:
1.) Sign up for an account at http://www.logmein.com if you haven't already done so.
2.) From the LogMeIn website, go to "My Computers", and set up all the comptuers you would like to access remotely.
Note: Each PC you want to access must be running the LogMeIn client software.
3.) From your Touch Pro, go to https://www.logmein.com/pda via POCKET INTERNET EXPLORER.
Note: What I found was attempting to configure the mobile LogMeIn via Opera was keeping me in an infinite loop of having to install the mobile client.
4.) Log in with the same account you use at the regular LogMeIn site.
5.) It's gonna prompt you to install a file. Click the link to install the little app onto your phone.
6.) Once that's done, click on the "Continue" link.
7.) Voila! Free and easy remote access to your PC via the Touch Pro.
Personally I bought a copy of rdm+. Logmein is a great company though.
Good info, thanks.
I have not looked into this yet, but I am guessing the best part about this software is that you don't have to open up ports on your firewall to allow RDP through? The software takes care of tunneling that for ya?
If so thats sweet.
A bit off topic but I use GoToAssist https://express.gotoassist.com/ and really like it. Don't have to worry about opening ports to control users desktops...sure beats trying to walk someone through simple fixes.
cforster said:
Good info, thanks.
I have not looked into this yet, but I am guessing the best part about this software is that you don't have to open up ports on your firewall to allow RDP through? The software takes care of tunneling that for ya?
If so thats sweet.
A bit off topic but I use GoToAssist https://express.gotoassist.com/ and really like it. Don't have to worry about opening ports to control users desktops...sure beats trying to walk someone through simple fixes.
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As the client is web based, it uses port 80 (http) for traffic, so you don't have to mess around with your router.
...warning -- as it is client based you have a running app on your host PC that is potentially a backdoor to your computer controlled by a third party.
Remote Desktop is your own locally controlled app where you are left in sole control. Just a fair warning.
Keystone said:
...warning -- as it is client based you have a running app on your host PC that is potentially a backdoor to your computer controlled by a third party.
Remote Desktop is your own locally controlled app where you are left in sole control. Just a fair warning.
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LogMeIn has a number of security features...you can have a separate login password for each computer you access, as well as a number of other little things you can do for your personal comfort.
LogMeIn is a proven app that's been around forever. Alot of people use it.
Just provided a fair warning -- a third party (beyond your control) ultimately controls the remote desktop access to your computer. I'm not knocking them -- just stating non-opinionated reality. It's up to users to trust that company and its security.
Now for my opinion: personally, I much prefer using a free DNS service to have an easy link to my home IP and then personally configure my own router and Remote Desktop app. It's then only me and the OS that open up security threats. Taking easier routes such as Logmein do increase threats. Cost and balance. It's up to each-their-own to decide.
...beyond that, why the Sprint specific title for this thread?
Any internet enabled WM device can use logmein.
There are many others carriers than just Sprint who have released the CDMA Raphael
Keystone said:
...beyond that, why the Sprint specific title for this thread?
Any internet enabled WM device can use logmein.
There are many others carriers than just Sprint who have released the CDMA Raphael
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I did it as a step-by-step for the Sprint Touch Pro users out there. There weren't any threads in the Raphael forum explaining how to get it done.
myculito said:
I did it as a step-by-step for the Sprint Touch Pro users out there.
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Again, you posted nothing that is Sprint nor CDMA Raphael specific.
Except for the Opera issues -- common to all Diamond and Raphaels -- nothing you presented excludes other carriers and WM phones. So, if you're presenting info, why limit it to only your carrier?
Keystone said:
Again, you posted nothing that is Sprint nor CDMA Raphael specific.
Except for the Opera issues -- common to all Diamond and Raphaels -- nothing you presented excludes other carriers and WM phones. So, if you're presenting info, why limit it to only your carrier?
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By posting it here, those that are in this forum could search for it. It's not Sprint-specific per-se, but it is available here for those searching the Raphael CDMA forum for remote access.
Keystone, you're threadjacking at this point. If you have nothing of value to add to this thread, then stay away and move on.
Because one may only be familiar with their carrier it's silly to initiate discussion just to that carrier when there is no reason to do so. Doing so just adds to potential confusion -- particularly to those doing a forum search and glancing at thread titles. Too often I see replies in such threads with the likes of 'must I be on Sprint?' and 'will this work for me'? Or people will just skip over your thread and assume that it's nothing to do with them. It's just best to keep things simple and accurate and avoid going out of the way to exclude others.
The value that I added to this thread was to correctly ellaborate that this software is applicable to all users and carriers rather than your implication that it's for those on Sprint -- as retained in your thread title.
mycuilito, I am sorry that I have offended you -- it was not my intention.
The corporation that I work at has recently moved their security software for mobile devices, to MobileIron.
With the limited knowledge about the program, and the fact that I can't access their server (yet) so I can do some testing, I am trying to find a way around this so called "root detection" and what it does.
I was looking at installing CM7 on one of my phones and taking that in to try to test it and get some log files of the machine. However, I am just wondering has anyone had the blessing of having to deal with this pain in the ass application? I would really like to say "Ha!" to my co-worker who thinks that you won't be able to get around their detection method. But in general, I don't enjoy having to forward everything to my e-mail account, because office e-mail forwarding, generally sucks (doesn't forward half of my replies or sent items).
Would anyone be willing to help me out with this, once I get some decent information for this?
They're going to do that to me too. However I'm actually OK with browser-based OWA on my Galaxy, yes I know that's probably too awful to contemplate but it's probably what I'll resort to until somebody finds a way around. Somebody with a lot more chops than me.
Has anyone found out how the application detects root? I'm about to have to deal with this, and I'd really like to be able to keep root.
Wow thats crazy. Maybe ask chainsDD?
Sent from my MIUI.us Sensation 4G using XDA App
My company is also moving to MobileIron...will see if I can get any insight into how it detects rooting...
Bump.. bump.. My company also moving to MobileIron..
See Below....
Run fully rooted Rom and mobileiron
Disclaimer: This is for testing purposes only. I do not condone breaking company policy, or breaking any laws. I am not responsible for you getting fired as a result of you making these modifications. You should always read and abide by company policies and any laws pertaining to such modifications. Use of this tutorial is at your own risk.risk.
Preface: I have tested this and its fully functional on my CDMA galaxy nexus and HP Touchpad both running CM9. I haven'tt tested this on any other device or ROM.
Requirements:
1. Rooted Android Phone running ICS based ROM
2. Titanium Backup (app installed)
3. Hide my Root (app installed)
4. Mobileiron (app installed but never run)
5. Touchdown (app installed but never run)
Instructions:
Edit: Make a nandroid backup 1st.
1. Open Hide my Root
2. Choose hide SU binary
3. Press home
4. Menu, settings, apps, all apps
5. Choose Superuser.apk
6. Choose disable
7. Now open mobileiron and configure the settings per your company's instruction.
8. Set up your email in the Touchdown application and let it sync everything.
9. Open Hide my Root and choose restore SU Binary
10. Go back to menu, settings, apps, superser.apk and choose enable.
11. Open Titanium Backup
12. Choose backup/restore from the top
13. Scroll to Mobileiron and tap it and choose freeze.
Now restore your nandroid backup before you get in trouble.
There is another way, as well, however, you have to de-compile the apk file.
Loopholes
GNeX
AOKP
FRANCOS LATEST KERNEL
& WHATEVER [MOD AT THE TIME]
Bumping this thread in response to MI's latest app update which now detects the root. Hoping to get some more minds in on this, maybe use this thread to collaborate:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611861&page=3
I hope this proves useful to someone, but especially noobs like myself! I've searched high and low for a a way to access and install apps that are either restricted by country (I'm in Vancouver, BC) or by device type of and up to now was only able to find references here at XDA that involve using VPN. If the following tip is already common knowledge and I somehow overlooked it, I apologize in advance.
Yesterday I ran across this article handy applet that so far has worked flawlessly for me:
Clearly I can't post URLs yet but the applet "Real APK Leacher" can be downloaded at:
www[dot]mediafire[dot]com[slash]?5vibfddvxmh98y
No need to install anything, but just unzip the DL into any new folder and run it directly from there. It does require Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0 or later. First time the tool is launched it prompts you for a DeviceID and associated account and P/W for the device. I used the DeviceID for my Galaxy S2.
(To find the DeviceID on a phone, enter [*#*#8255#*#*] (not including the brackets), and find the lines that begin with "JID="and "DeviceID-".
When I first ran the tool, I ran a search and got no results.. Found that the trick is to enter the search term(s) and then select the "custom" radio button. I've used the tool to successfully DL and install 1) Google Currents, 2) Onlive Desktop, 3) USAA Mobile Banking, 4) HBO GO, 5) Canada Post App, 6) UPS app, 7) Fedex 8) Hulu+ 9) all Amazon apps, 10) Realtor.ca, and many others. Till now I haven't run across any app I wanted that I haven't been able to install using the tool. Hope you have as much luck as I have with it.
After downloading the APKs to your computer desktop, simply transfer to the Prime via you're method of choice and install.
VancouverIngo said:
(To find the DeviceID on a phone, enter [*#*#8255#*#*] (not including the brackets), and find the lines that begin with "JID="and "DeviceID-".
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And how do you propose we do that on our tablets?
leppie said:
And how do you propose we do that on our tablets?
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or use the device ID app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redphx.deviceid&reviewId=03899096149324352534
leppie said:
And how do you propose we do that on our tablets?
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I tried to be as detailed as possible in my post (it was late, I was tired, perhaps I wasn't) which is why I went to the trouble of pointing out how I used my smartphone (the GS2) to carry out the procedure myself. I certainly don't claim to know exactly how the tool works behind the scenes, but I think it most likely needs to "fool" the source it accesses to DL the requested APKs into thinking the DL request is coming from a phone rather than a tablet.
In any case, there are probably many ways in which to retrieve a DeviceID. The method I went to the trouble of describing just happens to be the only way that I know how to do so. If you know of another... GREAT... use it. If not, then well, I think anyone frequenting these forums is probably clever enough to figure out/search for other ways.
In this day and age, I don't think that there are many tablet owners out there that don't also own or have access to a phone as well. In light of this fact, I assumed (perhaps unwisely) that readers of this thread don't require the same level of handholding/specificity that less tech-savvy members of the population might.
For those who've found other work-arounds to achieve the same end and are happy with their method, well, this post isn't meant for you. For others, like me, who've been seeking a simpler way, I truly hope you find the tool as useful as I have.
Running an unknown executable from a poster with no track record...can I just give you my CC# and SSN now and simplify things?
e.mote said:
Running an unknown executable from a poster with no track record...can I just give you my CC# and SSN now and simplify things?
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Just googled the tool and seems it's getting quite a bit of attention; certainly not unknown. Favourable reviews/mentions from well known and respected sites. I In fact, I seems like someone here at XDA beat me to the punch in extolling its virtues ... found link to an active thread in the General Section.
While there are ways to check out executables of questionable provenance (particularly a Java applet on a PC) without endangering/in a secure environment, particularly when link to said executable comes from a noob poster such as myself, you are wise indeed to be cautious! For the adventurous among you, check it out at your own risk.
Searching on "real apk leecher" (note the correct spelling), it looks like this tool came out a week ago. It wants your email acct, password, and device ID. At least to start out.
From the screenshot, the apparent dev, Nhat Cuong Mobile, is a Vietnamese outfit with website here: http://nhatcuong.vn/. However, it's a mobile phone sales & repair site, and I can't find any info on software development (I can speak Viet).
If you do try this out, be extremely wary.
If you're rooted try Market Enabler (in the market), change to code to whatever network in whatever country, force close the market app (drag it to App info, and force close from there), then open it again, and voila Access to all the apps you couldn't access before.
adancau said:
If you're rooted try Market Enabler (in the market), change to code to whatever network in whatever country, force close the market app (drag it to App info, and force close from there), then open it again, and voila Access to all the apps you couldn't access before.
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Will the Market Enabler app also open apps that are device specific? I. E., phone-only apps for tablets?
Hi, I didn't see this guide anywhere so I thought I'd make one, this is my first so please reach out if you have any questions or need help.
1. Root with magisk.
2. Install busybox and props config module
3. Download a terminal emulator such as termux
4. Open emulator, type su press enter
5.type props.
6. Goto device finger prints
7. Pick a certified fingerprint
8. Find Nvidia and select it.
9. Find shield tv pro 2019 and select it
10. Reboot device when asked.
11. Open magisk and hide Pokemon go, you may need to enable this feature in settings.
12. Reboot device.
13. Hide magisk in settings.
14. Reboot.
15. Download safety net checker and make sure u pass.....magisk checker does not work properly.
16. Download ADB on your PC and run it.
17. Attempt to connect, once failed u will find a folder in documents called .android
18. Open that folder to find your adb keys.
19. Take adbkey.pub, open in notepad, copy and make a new text doc and paste it in, delete the .txt at the end and rename to adb_keys
20. Download a Root Explorer from play store
21. Copy adb_keys to root/data/misc/adb change the permissions to 770
22. Enable ADB over wifi.
23. Connect to your device, ADB should say success!
24. Follow this guide, you're device setup 2.
https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonGoSpoofing/comments/glxdfv
Enjoy some pokemon go! I used the GPS spoofer in the thread and it has worked since the original Android launch on Switch.
I have to shout out to the devs, this was an amazing release, waaaaay better and more stable than the original. I have had it running for weeks now, no issues. Stadia and steam link are awesome.
This also gets stadia to work, I noticed that if a joy con isn't responding, just remove it from switch, click a button then reconnect it to the switch.
Troubleshooting tips:
1. If ADB doesn't connect, recheck the permissions, I found root Explorer doesn't work 100% of the time when changing permissions.
2. If smali patcher doesn't work, and ADB is connected. Close smali patcher and reopen as administrator.
3. Flash the smali module via twrp. I couldn't get it loaded through majisk. After its flashed, make sure it's active in majisk modules.
Or simply install PGSharp and you won't have to do any of this.
LeyendaV said:
Or simply install PGSharp and you won't have to do any of this.
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Yes you could but that runs with risk of being banned my method has a zero risk of being banned unless you're an idiot and show up in Canada one day and Europe an hour later.
FYI Banhammer is on the way for pgsharp, they do it once a year around oct
Johneyap said:
Yes you could but that runs with risk of being banned my method has a zero risk of being banned unless you're an idiot and show up in Canada one day and Europe an hour later.
FYI Banhammer is on the way for pgsharp, they do it once a year around oct
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Yes and no. While PGSharp can get you banned, it will only if you do are, as you well said, an idiot. If you respect the cooldowns and are smart using it, you can play forever on PGS.
If you play every day in a different country and have 100+ 100IV mons from different countries, of course you will feel the hammer. Play smart and you will be perfectly good.
LeyendaV said:
Yes and no. While PGSharp can get you banned, it will only if you do are, as you well said, an idiot. If you respect the cooldowns and are smart using it, you can play forever on PGS.
If you play every day in a different country and have 100+ 100IV mons from different countries, of course you will feel the hammer. Play smart and you will be perfectly good.
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Hmmmm, I'd rather play it safe and use this method as it's undetectable, the other method is detectable l, and there are lots of reports I find online about bans this you won't find any I would also prefer a method that works forever and not dependant on updates to be released.
I'm glad pgsharp works for you, but this is a far superior and safer way.
This also has the added bonus of enabling stadia amongst other features
Johneyap said:
Hmmmm, I'd rather play it safe and use this method as it's undetectable, the other method is detectable l, and there are lots of reports I find online about bans this you won't find any I would also prefer a method that works forever and not dependant on updates to be released.
I'm glad pgsharp works for you, but this is a far superior and safer way.
This also has the added bonus of enabling stadia amongst other features
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Actually, both methods are equally unsafe. As long as the mask is not turned off by mistake (from the app and/or the user), PoGO won't recognize the root.
On Sharp, as long as you don't abuse, you'll be ok. Those who were banned are jumping from one country to another all the time, even ignoring the black wanings. And, if you do it too with this method, even if you don't use Sharp, you will be banned as well.
The lesson here is be smart when spoofing.
LeyendaV said:
Actually, both methods are equally unsafe. As long as the mask is not turned off by mistake (from the app and/or the user), PoGO won't recognize the root.
On Sharp, as long as you don't abuse, you'll be ok. Those who were banned are jumping from one country to another all the time, even ignoring the black wanings. And, if you do it too with this method, even if you don't use Sharp, you will be banned as well.
The lesson here is be smart when spoofing.
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That's good to know but based on the data this is still a safer bet as there's been no band hammer, ever, with PG sharp the last one was in August 2020
PGSharp vs Smali Patcher & Pokemod (March 23, 2022)
No Root PGSharp vs Rooted Methods Comparison (March 2022) https://www.reddit.com/r/PoGoAndroidSpoofing For discussion of this, see Which one is better: PGSharp (no root modified app) vs. Smali Patcher with joystick app and Pokemod (rooted device required)? This is a Reddit post for this top...
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I'm with johneyap, long time smali patch user and have never had problems when sticking to cool down timer. This is what the Reddit pogo spoofing community recommends hands down.
I installed android on the switch yesterday so I could try Xbox game pass and it's worked great. I remember installing lineageOS when it first came out for the switch and it was painful having seperate SD cards, but with hakete and switchroot it's gold.
I saw this post and thought do I need another device that's smali patched? I have a device with SD845 and it runs unreal so I won't struggle with lag and low/stuttering frame rates.
But great effort for the in-depth guide.
I tried with PGSharp but all it does is give me a black screen after the Niantic logo. Any idea anyone?
EDIT: Fixed it by using the ARMv7 version.
I recently upgraded to the S23 Ultra and discovered that there's no option to unlock the bootloader. The root functions I value most are:
A firewall that will block apps from phoning home and/or accessing the internet without using the Android vpn (not sure if I could do that even if rooted...I just want to block apps from phoning home and use a vpn at the same time))
A call recorder (currently using Cube ACR, which actually works pretty good)
A way to 'image' the entire phone (i.e., like TWRP back up/restore)
A way to uninstall the bloatware that doesn't have an uninstall function.
Barring some method that will unlock the bootloader on this phone, what are methods/apps that will help me get as close to a rooted state as possible?
Well your first point is solved with what I use for privacy and adblocking. NextDNS (free option or $12/yr) you get a private DNS server and you control what is blocked and what isn't with all the customization you want. As for call recording, I've used skvalex (free with paid pro option but pro only adds automatic backup) for years whether rooted or not and it always works just fine. Though I will admit when it's connected to my car with Bluetooth it only records my side but I rarely talk while in the car so not a deal breaker for me. Thirdly, you could use adb to make a backup (from what I've read) but I use shizuku to give swift backup more permissions and it backups everything for me.
Thanks for your comments, spart0n.
I looked over NextDNS. It seems to have a lot of features. I do use my vpn's DNS, but they're various US servers are slow, plus NextDNS seems to have more features.
One thing I'm not clear on is can it slectively block apps from connecting to the internet, both on mobile /and/or wifi connection, much like a firewall?
I also did a quick perusal of skvalex, but I'm not sure how it's different from Cube ACR? One concern with cube is security...are they doing nefarious things with my data.
Cube also won't record the other side of a conversation when I'm using a bluetooth device (earbuds, car).
Is skvalex ' more respecting of privcy? In what ways do you deem it superior to other options such as Cube?
I'll be looking into Shizku and Swift backup, but am I correct in that it seems to be more of a 'Titanium' type app than a complete phone backup?
I really appreciate the pointers.
Sam Sung said:
Thanks for your comments, spart0n.
I looked over NextDNS. It seems to have a lot of features. I do use my vpn's DNS, but they're various US servers are slow, plus NextDNS seems to have more features.
One thing I'm not clear on is can it slectively block apps from connecting to the internet, both on mobile /and/or wifi connection, much like a firewall?
I also did a quick perusal of skvalex, but I'm not sure how it's different from Cube ACR? One concern with cube is security...are they doing nefarious things with my data.
Cube also won't record the other side of a conversation when I'm using a bluetooth device (earbuds, car).
Is skvalex ' more respecting of privcy? In what ways do you deem it superior to other options such as Cube?
I'll be looking into Shizku and Swift backup. I really appreciate the pointers.
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I've tried cube in the past and it had a lot of denied connections in the background but over the years skvalex has worked perfectly even if I completely block all internet connectivity even from the start of installation except for checking for pro version.
As for NextDNS it does work on wifi and cellular. Personally I pay for the pro and have it setup on my home router plus all my phones too
Try freezing the Apps you cannot uninstall - e.g. SuperFreezZ or SD Maid.
Have a look here for some other goodies that may be useful:
https://alternativeto.net/list/28655/the-ultimate-f-droid-setup/
elmor0 said:
Try freezing the Apps you cannot uninstall - e.g. SuperFreezZ or SD Maid.
Have a look here for some other goodies that may be useful:
https://alternativeto.net/list/28655/the-ultimate-f-droid-setup/
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There's no such thing as not able to uninstall. With adb commands you can uninstall literally any app, even system apps.
spart0n said:
There's no such thing as not able to uninstall. With adb commands you can uninstall literally any app, even system apps.
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My understanding is that the system apps don't get truly uninstalled but are effectively disabled (frozen)......?
spart0n said:
I've tried cube in the past and it had a lot of denied connections in the background but over the years skvalex has worked perfectly even if I completely block all internet connectivity even from the start of installation except for checking for pro version.
As for NextDNS it does work on wifi and cellular. Personally I pay for the pro and have it setup on my home router plus all my phones too
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The problem I've seen with Cube is that it sometimes randomly ends a recording before the call is finished.
Your earlier comment about using ABD to backup the phone - I found this and several other similar articles/guides outlining the method I think you alluded to. Seems pretty straight-forward. I also turned up info on uninstalling. Thanks for that - ABD seems the way to go.
The link:
How To Create a Full Android Phone or Tablet Backup Without Rooting or Unlocking Your Device
Android includes a built-in way to back up and restore the contents of your phone or tablet. All you need is a computer and a device running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or newer.
www.howtogeek.com
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How to uninstall carrier/OEM bloatware without root access
If you want to get rid of carrier/OEM apps from your phone, here's how you can uninstall bloatware from your device without root access!
www.xda-developers.com
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My understanding is that the system apps don't get truly uninstalled but are effectively disabled (frozen)......?
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They do get uninstalled, but they remain inside the recovery partition so that when you reset the device they get reinstalled. You can disable or uninstall from Android any system app, even breaking the system, but the app will not get deleted from recovery unless you flash twrp or another custom recovery which deletes the stock recovery
Sam Sung said:
The problem I've seen with Cube is that it sometimes randomly ends a recording before the call is finished.
Your earlier comment about using ABD to backup the phone - I found this and several other similar articles/guides outlining the method I think you alluded to. Seems pretty straight-forward. I also turned up info on uninstalling. Thanks for that - ABD seems the way to go.
The link:
How To Create a Full Android Phone or Tablet Backup Without Rooting or Unlocking Your Device
Android includes a built-in way to back up and restore the contents of your phone or tablet. All you need is a computer and a device running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or newer.
www.howtogeek.com
Adding this link:
How to uninstall carrier/OEM bloatware without root access
If you want to get rid of carrier/OEM apps from your phone, here's how you can uninstall bloatware from your device without root access!
www.xda-developers.com
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Those are okay but dated guides for bloatware removal. There's 2 easy ways right now. One open source and not as feature rich and then there's a free/pro app that has more features.
Open source is universal android debloater gui (unless you want command line) from GitHub really easy to find with Google.
Or adb app control from cybercat. He's very active in his telegram support group and helpful
spart0n said:
Those are okay but dated guides for bloatware removal. There's 2 easy ways right now. One open source and not as feature rich and then there's a free/pro app that has more features.
Open source is universal android debloater gui (unless you want command line) from GitHub really easy to find with Google.
Or adb app control from cybercat. He's very active in his telegram support group and helpful
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So they are. Not stuck on terminal. I've found and bookmarked AppControl download page.
Looking again, the ADB guide I linked to is aged too...is that still the best method? A Windows GUI would be nice for that too. Is there a reliable app or is ADB still my best bet?
Sam Sung said:
So they are. Not stuck on terminal. I've found and bookmarked AppControl download page.
Looking again, the ADB guide I linked to is aged too...is that still the best method? A Windows GUI would be nice for that too. Is there a reliable app or is ADB still my best bet?
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Yeah there's a gui for adb, it's called universal android debloater from GitHub and in the release section they have a gui version
GitHub - 0x192/universal-android-debloater: Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device.
Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device. - GitHub - 0x192/universal-android-debloater:...
github.com
spart0n said:
Yeah there's a gui for adb, it's called universal android debloater from GitHub and in the release section they have a gui version
GitHub - 0x192/universal-android-debloater: Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device.
Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device. - GitHub - 0x192/universal-android-debloater:...
github.com
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Rereading, I can see I wasn't clear at all. I should have specified 'for backup'. I'm doing a bit of searching for something now and this week. I doubt I can image the entire phone, but I'm hoping to find as complete and 'nandroid-like' backup solution as I can. If you know of anything, I'd appreciate it. Or maybe my best bet actually is ABD and commandline.
Sam Sung said:
Rereading, I can see I wasn't clear at all. I should have specified 'for backup'. I'm doing a bit of searching for something now and this week. I doubt I can image the entire phone, but I'm hoping to find as complete and 'nandroid-like' backup solution as I can. If you know of anything, I'd appreciate it. Or maybe my best bet actually is ABD and commandline.
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Honestly I don't know any good ones, I use swift backup with shizuku. That's all I really know of. It works like titanium backup did but without root, even with shizuku, is somewhat limited.
adb pull /sdcard will get your files
Sometimes adb pull will fail on a specific file or folder and just puke on itself and refuse to continue. If that happens, you just have to delete the file/folder and try again. I've only had this happen once though.
Swift Backup with shizuku will back up apps and their downloaded data but not user data. Pair it with Google Backup and Google will restore *some* app data... Realistically though, you'll be losing some or a lot of app data, depending on app policies.
Thanks for your responses. Regrettably, there's no option in Dev options to unlock the boot-loader., so I'm stuck with whatever is available. Now I know. I should have either switched carriers or bought an unlocked phone, which I think comes with its own caveats.
User data, photos and such isn't too much of an issue here. My client data from apps is backed up to PC regularly, as are any photos I want to keep etc.
I like Nandroid backups because they backup everything including texts, call logs and OS (nice in case something happens and the OS bites the dust or gets crippled).
The real issue is my texts and call logs, moreso the texts..
How reliable is Swift (which is looking more and more attractive) compared to ABD, and can ABD back up more?
Also, side note, but my late wife's phone is an S7. I lost a previous phone and ergo my texts, so the texts on her phone are all I have of our texts over the years.
I was thinking I'd use Smart Switch or something to transfer the texts from her phone over to the S10 I just upgraded from. Is that practical?
I appreciate your remarks. Thanks!
Sam Sung said:
Thanks for your responses. Regrettably, there's no option in Dev options to unlock the boot-loader., so I'm stuck with whatever is available. Now I know. I should have either switched carriers or bought an unlocked phone, which I think comes with its own caveats.
User data, photos and such isn't too much of an issue here. My client data from apps is backed up to PC regularly, as are any photos I want to keep etc.
I like Nandroid backups because they backup everything including texts, call logs and OS (nice in case something happens and the OS bites the dust or gets crippled).
The real issue is my texts and call logs, moreso the texts..
How reliable is Swift (which is looking more and more attractive) compared to ABD, and can ABD back up more?
Also, side note, but my late wife's phone is an S7. I lost a previous phone and ergo my texts, so the texts on her phone are all I have of our texts over the years.
I was thinking I'd use Smart Switch or something to transfer the texts from her phone over to the S10 I just upgraded from. Is that practical?
I appreciate your remarks. Thanks!
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As for bootloader unlocking anything Samsung, you can't buy the north America models, any other country model will have the option for unlocking. As for swift vs adb without root? Swift does call logs and text backups locally on the device and on several cloud services of your choice if you wish.
spart0n said:
As for bootloader unlocking anything Samsung, you can't buy the north America models, any other country model will have the option for unlocking. As for swift vs adb without root? Swift does call logs and text backups locally on the device and on several cloud services of your choice if you wish.
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Thanks, sprt0n. I'll give Swift a try, along with Shizuku. Regarding the old S7 texts...do you recommend Swift there as well? WIll there be an issue transfering texts between the s7 and s10 given their age? S10 is Android 12, S7 is Android 8.
Sam Sung said:
Thanks, sprt0n. I'll give Swift a try, along with Shizuku. Regarding the old S7 texts...do you recommend Swift there as well? WIll there be an issue transfering texts between the s7 and s10 given their age? S10 is Android 12, S7 is Android 8.
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You can try it says on the Google Play store listing page that supports Android 6 and up so it should work
I'll do that, Thx.
Y'all have given me direction regarding uninstalling apps and back up, and even firewalling, if NextDNS allows.
I may be back for future questions after I research this stuff. I appreciate all your comments, particularly spart0n.