First sorry for my bad English.
I recently bought an android smartphone (Sony Xperia U), and had to change the original kernal to root my device. Since I made this change, I have kept some very serious concerns about this. In short, I fear that this process endangers the security and privacy of my unit. I would love to hear the words of an expert on the subject, because I do not know it very well. My questions are stupid maybe, but hopefully respond correctly to me to be more relaxed about it!
1) It is possible that this modified kernal allow anyone access to my phone, without my knowing it?
2) It is possible that this kernal developer has access to my photos, videos, messages or emails?
3) It is possible that the modified kernal act at some point so malicious spyware as a maybe?
4) It is possible that the developer enter codes or programs in kernal allowing remote access to my machine or its applications? (as camera control, control the messages or calls etc)
Well, I know it sounds weird, but I worry a lot with my privacy and security!
Thanks for helping, really!
Its not man rooting affects ur warranty not ur privacy...
:banghead:
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No why we would do that?
Why would we want to steal your data ?
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fromchemo said:
First sorry for my bad English.
I recently bought an android smartphone (Sony Xperia U), and had to change the original kernal to root my device. Since I made this change, I have kept some very serious concerns about this. In short, I fear that this process endangers the security and privacy of my unit. I would love to hear the words of an expert on the subject, because I do not know it very well. My questions are stupid maybe, but hopefully respond correctly to me to be more relaxed about it!
1) It is possible that this modified kernal allow anyone access to my phone, without my knowing it?
2) It is possible that this kernal developer has access to my photos, videos, messages or emails?
3) It is possible that the modified kernal act at some point so malicious spyware as a maybe?
4) It is possible that the developer enter codes or programs in kernal allowing remote access to my machine or its applications? (as camera control, control the messages or calls etc)
Well, I know it sounds weird, but I worry a lot with my privacy and security!
Thanks for helping, really!
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1) insecure kernel will allow for easy root access
2) No
3) No
4) No
You seem to be very paranoid about this
.. Better stick to Stock kernel...
And don't send me p.m. For such threads...
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Hi All
I want to use my android device with the wi-fi connection at work.
The sad part is I can only access internet via a proxy.
I need to find a way preferably an .apk , via which I can set a proxy.
And the biggest problem is that I have a non-rooted device.
Thanks
regencyhood said:
Hi All
I want to use my android device with the wi-fi connection at work.
The sad part is I can only access internet via a proxy.
I need to find a way preferably an .apk , via which I can set a proxy.
And the biggest problem is that I have a non-rooted device.
Thanks
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As far as I know there isnt an apk for that.
What version of android are you on?
In 2.2 if you goto wireless and network settings and scroll to the bottom then you get proxy settings...
If you dont have it...try wolf Xperia TW v007.1 rom, I am on that and am looking at the proxy settings now.
I too need them to access wifi at work...
Try this out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13877540#post13877540
Your phone must be rooted though....
J!M
I think x10 doesn't have iptables modules installed , I've tried similer apps called proxydroid if I'm not mistaken and although the apps itself is easy to use, the problem seems to be lies in the x10 itself, can anyone verify the iptables module exists in x10?
Thanks everyone for your speedy replies, but the major problem is that I cannot root the device, as its a company asset (will need to take approval from 101 people), so am looking for a way to do the same without the need for rooting the device.
And I cant believe Android has not implemented this yet!!!!
How do they expect to make a presence in the corporate sector, I mean already the sales force in my company are using iPads...its a shame coz you can do so much more with android as compared to iOS....
regencyhood said:
Thanks everyone for your speedy replies, but the major problem is that I cannot root the device, as its a company asset (will need to take approval from 101 people), so am looking for a way to do the same without the need for rooting the device.
And I cant believe Android has not implemented this yet!!!!
How do they expect to make a presence in the corporate sector, I mean already the sales force in my company are using iPads...its a shame coz you can do so much more with android as compared to iOS....
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You can always unrooted by flashing back to stock with SEUS. Your work will never know
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gregbradley said:
You can always unrooted by flashing back to stock with SEUS. Your work will never know
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Thanks, it seems that this is the only option available as of now
Im suspicious of things you can buy jenga for 10p today but i can't understand why it wants phone call permissions? Why would a game want to know my phone number and call status? I can't think of a single reason, is there one?
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sgs2_user said:
Im suspicious of things you can buy jenga for 10p today but i can't understand why it wants phone call permissions? Why would a game want to know my phone number and call status? I can't think of a single reason, is there one?
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Might have to do with this:
In Android Market Jenga Goto News Tab --> in "What new in this version":
"CHAT"
"Send a text message to your opponent with each move in an Online game"
Fair enough, i would just use the internet, not sure my what partner would need my phone number. Plenty of games use the internet without needing to know who im currently phoning, i think I'll leave this one!
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Android apps that have silly requests for permissions is the worst aspect of Android.
I rooted and installed lbe security which allows me to block some permissions after the install.and asks with a pop up for requests at other times.
You have reason to be suspicious.
Good reason.
But most of it is just collected and used to better advertise to you.
Welcome to the cloud.
With the all seeing eye.
nutpants said:
Android apps that have silly requests for permissions is the worst aspect of Android.
I rooted and installed lbe security which allows me to block some permissions after the install. you.
Welcome to the cloud.
With the all seeing eye.
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Wow man, im lucky to read this far and to gain this great tip!
I know its off topic but THNKS =)
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I agree,
you have to be suspicious.
Even better than LBE (and the best if combined) is CyanogenMod with the possibility to block ALL the permissions (have to consider which you block btw => FC's)
But games want to know your phone status to be able to pause when a call is coming in, I guess... Not sure though.
Muta
Ah will try that nut pants!
Ah yes, phone interruption, that will be it!
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Wich permisions can i block?
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Any you don't like i guess as long as it doesn't break the app
So i saw a single player game that wanted my Gps...why? And can it access Gps history?
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just root your phone and download denied permissions
How is an app that has automated settings for denied permissions going to help ME understand wich permissions i can block.
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The same goes with me...
You can block anything that a phone may not support (any developer that makes an app that crashes because you have no internet should not bee installed)
I remove everything I don't like (which is everything) and bring back what I'm willing to allow if it FC's.
Google needs to have developers give full reasons for required permissions.some developers already do that, they are the ones I support.other I email to ask and i am fully willing to rate badly if no response.
Some one should start a Android full disclosure group to work together to get the info every one wants.
And get start up control (or something like that) you would not believe how many apps fire up when you get a text or change your network connectivity.
If any one knows of a Android security website or forum post it here.I have not found one worth reading.
You suggestion seems like it could benifit loads of people. It seems like you already have a good grasp what 2 ask the developers for. Maybe you can make up an format for me and others who are willing to email devs to get some awnsers.
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I've had my i9100 for 5 months and just rooted last month. Before that I was on windows mobile, after10 years using a wm phone I bailed on ms forever because of all the unacceptable "features"of windows phone. I believe in security and being anonymous as possible to big corporate interests.Android being open source was my only choice as apple is closed and militant about it, even more so than Ms. (and imagine my horror to see all the permissions on my phone)
But to be honest I know much more about what I don't like than I know how to fix it.
I do know that Google makes more money from advertising and knowing the actions and preferences of its users than any other company in history.the app developers make as much money or more from advertising than from selling their apps.and in sure some make money by learning what you like and don't.
And almost none of them will abandon that source of cash.
When ics is out and ready for my device I will go to cm9ics and it's security options built in the kernel.
I hope some one builds a locked down Android that randomly fakes all the privacy questionable permissions so all apps work.but I don't think that will ever happen. None of the big movers in the phone market want that.
As for finding out why a developer asks for a permission just mail them and ask.if you don't like the answer uninstall and rate it why you removed it.
some times permissions are there for options that you may love like your keyboard needing your contact list so it can spell your friends names. But is there really a reason for that keyboard to have internet access?
Carrier IQ brought into the open just what your phone might do with it you knowing.sadly most phones don't need an extra app to monitor your every move.
Don't even get me started on the"cloud" and all the bad things it represents.
as I learn more I'll share more but right now I feel like a very big man in a very small boat fishing for information in a very big sea.
Good luck out there
I totally understand your feelings. And agree on most of it. I wrote an essay about digital privacy a few years back. The thing is i know my every digital move is being monitered and stored. I think your best option is to build a cutom rom .. maybe 1 wich feed the apps with bogus information. That way you can get the apps you like help the developers get random data/ advertising revenue and stay anonimous.
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We have a large shipment of Samsung Galaxy 2/Nexus being delivered for business employees and need to do the following;
Prevent people downloading apps
Flash the same settings on all phones (perhaps using a custom rom?)
All will be synced to the same Google account, I appreciate that the prevention of apps can be solved by rooting and removing the market app but we can't void the warranty so unless there's another way around it, that method is out of the question.
Any ideas would be appreciated
Cheers everyone in advance.
well u need to root to remove he apk from the phone ...and dusnt the stock one cum wid the same settings ????
deepash said:
well u need to root to remove he apk from the phone ...and dusnt the stock one cum wid the same settings ????
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I'm aware that the only way to remove it is by rooting but it's like I said, we can't void the warranty on the phones so it's out of the question. I just need a way of blocking the phone users from using the market and a way of rapidly deploying this onto 40+ phones.
If I didn't have the warranty issue to worry about then I would root all the phones but unfortunately I can't
Is there an auto-answer feature built into the non-rooted Amaze and if not, is there an application that's known to work? I have a bluetooth motorcycle helmet and want the phone to automatically answer incoming calls. Used apps like AutoAnswer and My Profiles on previous HTC phones but they don't seem to work on the Amaze. Anybody using an auto-answer app with success?
No. I can assure you on that. Google makes it in 2.3+ that answering calls requires system permissions for all apps.
I'm an Android 'tard but does that mean that no app will provide an auto-answer feature? Or that Google has created some structure that makes it impossible for developers to create this kind of functionality?
Just wondering if a should keep playing musical apps trying to find one that will auto-answer a call, or resign that it's not going to happen unless I root the phone.
Thanks
crazypotato said:
No. I can assure you on that. Google makes it in 2.3+ that answering calls requires system permissions for all apps.
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mobiweld said:
I'm an Android 'tard but does that mean that no app will provide an auto-answer feature? Or that Google has created some structure that makes it impossible for developers to create this kind of functionality?
Just wondering if a should keep playing musical apps trying to find one that will auto-answer a call, or resign that it's not going to happen unless I root the phone.
Thanks
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I think he means it requires root permissions to work and since unrooted devices can't grant this, they won't work unless you root.
Is it possible to root the phone in order to allow these applications to work, but not disrupt all the existing functionality of the phone? In other words, is it possible to root the phone and have it work pretty much as it does now, or by rooting it, must I also flash a custom ROM? I don't want to lose my WIFI calling, camera functionality, or other issues that I read about when rooting a phone as I lack the expertise or interest to monkey with these side effects.
Thanks,
Scott
Dark Nightmare said:
I think he means it requires root permissions to work and since unrooted devices can't grant this, they won't work unless you root.
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mobiweld said:
Is it possible to root the phone in order to allow these applications to work, but not disrupt all the existing functionality of the phone? In other words, is it possible to root the phone and have it work pretty much as it does now, or by rooting it, must I also flash a custom ROM? I don't want to lose my WIFI calling, camera functionality, or other issues that I read about when rooting a phone as I lack the expertise or interest to monkey with these side effects.
Thanks,
Scott
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You can root and keep your stock setup, custom Rom isn't required.
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nearly total noob here.
I got a Huawei Valiant, rooted and with CWM flashed.
I have been compiling files to produce various ROMS; one ROM with only original Huawei apks, one with all the bloat stripped out, and one with all the elite cool hacking goodies.
While I am able to easily tweak my ROM on-device, I am unsure about how to take one of my back ups and make it a distributable ROM without any personal data.
I have tried to search, but to be honest this site doesnt seem to like my phone one bit.
Thanks in advance!
No responses???
I'm really wondering whats the point.
79 views. 3 are me. And no one who read is interested or helpful?
Oh well, I guess no one out there cares.
Update:
I think I can take a nandroid backup and morph it to a proper ROM release. Still trying to figure it out. IMG, tar, etc format issues.
Have one backup of non-user data that is Huawei branded 100%. Huawei apps plus AOSP apps.
Runs smooth.
Got another wannabe ROM, Tor integrated as system app. All data is proxied around the world. All ad networks disabled through Hosts. This 'ROM' also has a bit torrent client, RDP/VNC, WiFi Scanner/Diagnostics, and 4 browsers. Also has working tether and ROOT. Primarily for my job use.
The last wannabe 'ROM' I'm working on is a completely stripped ROM. Having problems getting all the Google gone.
I could desperately use knowledgable brains.
Please reply even if you can't help. It is a LOT of work, and it looks like no one else cares... and it is too damn hard to read hundreds of half-dead threads for help.
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Good Stuff!!
Looking for Custom Rom for Huawei Valiant as well. Got it cheap from MetroPCS
Please keep us updated.
Well, after a hard drive crash and a few soft bricks... I think I'll start by posting individual steps for individual programs/installations...
As a brief example:
Windowed Apps on the Free
Be rooted (I used impactor by sauric)
Use Xposed framework from here.
Xhalofloatingwindows. Install it.
Here's how to set it up
Blah
Blah
And then install this app, holoshortcut. The open source one works great to make shortcuts to existing apps that run in windowed mode.
Make sure the apps are not running when you click the windowed icon, else the original full screen app loads (force stop Browser then click the new shortcut so it loads windowed)
Running the non windowed shortcut resets the app to children until you force stop it and run it from the new icon.
There's also blah blah to make a blah blah etc.
Interested in that infos?
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lol....and SMFH....
Dead_Dude said:
Well, after a hard drive crash and a few soft bricks... I think I'll start by posting individual steps for individual programs/installations...
As a brief example:
Windowed Apps on the Free
Be rooted (I used impactor by sauric)
Use Xposed framework from here.
Xhalofloatingwindows. Install it.
Here's how to set it up
Blah
Blah
And then install this app, holoshortcut. The open source one works great to make shortcuts to existing apps that run in windowed mode.
Make sure the apps are not running when you click the windowed icon, else the original full screen app loads (force stop Browser then click the new shortcut so it loads windowed)
Running the non windowed shortcut resets the app to children until you force stop it and run it from the new icon.
There's also blah blah to make a blah blah etc.
Interested in that infos?
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I'm sorry I can't offer any help im just aNOOB myself and was inquiring for a custom ROM with a custom theme (pink) possibly, and came up on ur post, I have a little trouble understanding the whole process but I'm learning and even though I can't offer any assistance to you I think your work on this project is highly un-appreciated and over-looked. You deserve a response from someone knowledgeable and as dedicated ad yourself. I have a Huawei Valiant and I rooted with the same method was excited to install a custom ROM but as you noticed there isn't much to work with and unfortunately I'm not as educated in this area as you are. I hope u find some help and if so send some my way......thanks
How did you root your device? I just got my Valiant and need to root it to get all this bloat off, theme & mod it and get my audio back up to par with V4 A, which requires root.
* I just saw the answer posted above.....derp Impactor to gain root
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I've been working on my Nexus 7 the last few months...
Seeing some interest in this endeavor, I might have to jump back in!
I'll see what forgotten goodies I got kicking around and post more soon.
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What guides are you interested in?
Tethering?
Theming options?
Bloat stripping?
Battery hacks?
CPU mods?
I've got my work cut out for me, but where to start? Wutcha want first?
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guides
Dead_Dude said:
What guides are you interested in?
Tethering?
Theming options?
Bloat stripping?
Battery hacks?
CPU mods?
I've got my work cut out for me, but where to start? Wutcha want first?
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whatever guides u have im interersted...if u r still willing to help plz