Features
Bypasses Exchange Security requirements such as the PIN lock requirement in AOSPish ROMs.
Verified working in
Nexus 5/4.4 stock
Working on latest CM11 nightlies
Requirements
Latest Xposed installed
Android 4.4
Root
Install Instructions
Ensure you have deleted your corporate accounts before continuing. This will not fix an already installed device admin.
Download and Install "Xposed Installer"
Open the Xposed Installer, tap Framework, tap Install/Update - a lot of people are missing this step.
Reboot device
Install ExchangeBypass-x.x.apk
Enable module in Xposed
Reboot again
Add account in mail
May say security is required but should not come up and ask to create device administrator.
Success!
Change Log
2013-12-10 - 1.5.5.5 - Works with older versions now too. - 9a70f1c2b8220d24169215f07fb3512e
2013-12-03 - 1.4 - Updated for KitKat - 4d3d1b43d5a1504815c73ce74309ed8d
2013-09-13 - 1.1 - Set API to 16 instead of previous 18 - 2f9881197c461682fa6e1569f3e3f320
2013-09-13 - 1.0 - Initial Version
Notes
I have no clue if this will work in your ROM, I wrote it just for me since at the time there was no Xposed mod for Exchange security bypass. If it doesn't work, let me know and I can see if I can update the module for your situation. It might be a simple update. If it works, let me know so I can update the OP with what it is confirmed working with.
May not work with anything below KitKat because of application naming. I don't have access to anything less than 4.4 anymore.
Other ROM requests - It's hard for me to get to these. If you have something you really want, I need to get access to the ROM image so I can pull out the email application and any libraries associated with it. Send me a message here or email me.
prng said:
Features
Bypasses Exchange Security requirements such as the PIN lock requirement in AOSPish ROMs.
Verified working in
CM 10.2
Requirements
Xposed installed
Android 4.1+
Root
Install Instructions
Ensure you have deleted your corporate accounts before continuing for best results.
Install Xposed and reboot once
Install ExchangeBypass-1.0.apk
Enable module in Xposed
Reboot
Add account in mail
May say security is required but should not come up and ask to create device administrator.
Success!
Change Log
2013-09-13 - 1.0 - Initial Version
Notes
I have no clue if this will work in your ROM, I wrote it just for me since at the time there was no Xposed mod for Exchange security bypass. If it doesn't work, let me know and I can see if I can update the module for your situation. It might be a simple update. If it works, let me know so I can update the OP with what it is confirmed working with.
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After I extract the zip and try to run the APK, I get an error that it is an invalid apk file. Bad upload?
Device: Rooted GS3 i747, dandroid rom, rooted, xposed installed and working.
kwiksi1ver said:
After I extract the zip and try to run the APK, I get an error that it is an invalid apk file. Bad upload?
Device: Rooted GS3 i747, dandroid rom, rooted, xposed installed and working.
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Try the new file. Here's the MD5: 80a0bb935319ebed1ab65fbf3a074e67
Which version of Android is it, 4.3, 4.2?
prng said:
Try the new file. Here's the MD5: 80a0bb935319ebed1ab65fbf3a074e67
Which version of Android is it, 4.3, 4.2?
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Android 4.1.2
The error that pops up is "There was an error parsing this package" when I select the APK and try to install it.
I have tried unzipping the file using OSX's native archive utility and root explorer on my phone. Both times the APK give the same error.
Zip file MD5: 80a0bb935319ebed1ab65fbf3a074e67
The APK has the SDK set too high for 4.1, doh! I'll recompile and upload a new version.
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Android 4.1.2
The error that pops up is "There was an error parsing this package" when I select the APK and try to install it.
I have tried unzipping the file using OSX's native archive utility and root explorer on my phone. Both times the APK give the same error.
Zip file MD5: 80a0bb935319ebed1ab65fbf3a074e67
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Please try with the new version. It should work now.
prng said:
Please try with the new version. It should work now.
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Worked like a dream. Thanks again!
I'm on the Nexus 4 (bonestock 4.3...rooted ofc) but I get prompted for setting a lock screen password.
Is there any other info that I could provide to help you out?
sent from my mini tractor.
aeoveu said:
I'm on the Nexus 4 (bonestock 4.3...rooted ofc) but I get prompted for setting a lock screen password.
Is there any other info that I could provide to help you out?
sent from my mini tractor.
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I would try removing the account and recreating. Based on how this works it disables the checks when the account is used and added to prevent the device administrator profile. If you disable the device administrator if might delete the account so you could try that first.
Try that and let me know. If that doesn't work see if you can get the application name like com.android.email.
Removing device admin usually removes the exchange account... I'll try your method (and a variation of it) tomorrow, but meanwhile, perhaps the file name is different in my phone - maybe that's why?
See screenshot.
sent from my mini tractor.
aeoveu said:
Removing device admin usually removes the exchange account... I'll try your method (and a variation of it) tomorrow, but meanwhile, perhaps the file name is different in my phone - maybe that's why?
See screenshot.
sent from my mini tractor.
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Yep usually it does that's why I suggested deleting and recreating it.
It have a different identifier. Check under apps and look for the app identifier. It might say com.android.email. I key off of that so that could cause it not to work.
OK. For the love of life, I can't seem to find the identifier for the email app. For the exchange add on, its com.Google.android.exchange
Removing email from device admin got rid of the account. Refuses to work otherwise :/
Maybe the target shouldn't be the email app, but the exchange app? Or maybe I'm using bone stock 4.3 and that could be the reason? (I'm not a dev, nor anywhere near it - but I do consider myself a computer freak and a whiz!) I don't want to flash so I'm hoping I could get your mod to work.
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Not working though. After following the instructions my mail app still forces me to restrict my phone with a hard unlock code. Nexus 4, latest CyanogenMod
jjeroen said:
Not working though. After following the instructions my mail app still forces me to restrict my phone with a hard unlock code. Nexus 4, latest CyanogenMod
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What version of Xposed are you using? Can you verify that Xposed is loaded? Every time you update your ROM you will need to reinstall Xposed or add in the file into the /etc/addon.d/ directory to backup the Xposed modified version of /system/bin/app_process.
prng said:
What version of Xposed are you using? Can you verify that Xposed is loaded? Every time you update your ROM you will need to reinstall Xposed or add in the file into the /etc/addon.d/ directory to backup the Xposed modified version of /system/bin/app_process.
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It actually works now! I was unformiliar with exposed, but I had to open it after the install. Maybe something to add to the instructions . After that it works fine
Sorry for interrupting, but help? Lol
Were you able to fiddle with mod by any chance?
sent from my mini tractor.
Did not work on Galaxy Nexus (toroplus) running stock 4.2.1.
I'm getting an error
This server requires secuirty features that your android device does not support including: my mail server name.
I have a droid RAZR with 4.3 pacman and jbx kernel.
OG RAZR XT912, PAC•man
aeoveu said:
Sorry for interrupting, but help? Lol
Were you able to fiddle with mod by any chance?
sent from my mini tractor.
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I would verify that Xposed is installed and then go into the Xposed Installer and make sure it's installed as well. There are two parts to the Xposed installer.
After you've verified, then make sure the mod is installed and checked, then reboot, then add the account.
Here's what I tried: installed xposed. Reboot. Verified xposed is working (cause the other modules - gravitybox - is working). Enabled your mod. Reboot. Added exchange account. And nope!
Could it be something with deodex/odexed ROMs?
sent from my mini tractor.
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Hi Folks,
I created this mod for the Galaxy S4 I9505, However I think this mod would work on AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 as it running the same spec phone.
Could an experienced user test this mod and report back if it works, if not if they can upload the nfcnci.apk I will see if I can get the mod working on AT&T.
Before running the program please ensure you have a backup of nfcnci.apk and nfcnci.odex (if the file exists) depnending upon if your rom is odex or deodex just in case the mod does not work.
Now for the Mod
Lockscreen What this does is allows you to use nfc when the screen is on and in a locked status.
Screen Off Allows the use of NFC when the screen is off.
By default NFC only works when the phone screen is on and unlocked. (Suspect always had problem on this one as previously stated)
any feedback appreciated.
Remember to backup before flashing. for that just it case situation.
Enjoy Optimal
p.s. remember people that leaving the NFC on all the time can leave you phone open to security breaches. so please be careful when using this mod.
I can report that screen off mod works. Going to try lockscreen next. Dont know how i feel about NFC being on when screen is off.
DJsCrIBbLe said:
I can report that screen off mod works. Going to try lockscreen next. Dont know how i feel about NFC being on when screen is off.
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thanks @DJsCrIBbLe for testing. In terms of screen off version it will be a security risk, However a number of users have requested it. I suppose they will just need to ensure they take all relevant security precautions. and protection of there phone
Because NFC can be breached and could cause all sorts of issues and hacks.
anyway thanks for testing its much appreciated.
Optimal
Lock screen works too
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
Excellent thanks for testing the mods. Its much appreciated.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Do you have the stock NFC version of this mod?
I bricked my GS4 i337's Google Wallet. Everything on my phone works, but I can't get into the Google Wallet App because it requires NFC and the toggle doesn't work anymore. I want to install a new ROM and/or use the current one WITH Google Wallet, but I can access it. Do you have a "revert to stock" version of the NFC mod for the i337?
Can anyone send me a copy of the two original files for the i337 nfcnci.odex and nfcnci.apk and tell me how I revert back?
Please help.
kevinjmoore said:
I bricked my GS4 i337's Google Wallet. Everything on my phone works, but I can't get into the Google Wallet App because it requires NFC and the toggle doesn't work anymore. I want to install a new ROM and/or use the current one WITH Google Wallet, but I can access it. Do you have a "revert to stock" version of the NFC mod for the i337?
Can anyone send me a copy of the two original files for the i337 nfcnci.odex and nfcnci.apk and tell me how I revert back?
Please help.
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Sent you a PM
Optimal
So neither of these mods worked for me. I'm stock SGH-I337M odex. I still have my regular nfc functionality but it's not working with screen off or at lock screen.
kevinjmoore said:
I bricked my GS4 i337's Google Wallet. Everything on my phone works, but I can't get into the Google Wallet App because it requires NFC and the toggle doesn't work anymore. I want to install a new ROM and/or use the current one WITH Google Wallet, but I can access it. Do you have a "revert to stock" version of the NFC mod for the i337?
Can anyone send me a copy of the two original files for the i337 nfcnci.odex and nfcnci.apk and tell me how I revert back?
Please help.
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Hi kevinjmoore.
Please install the attached nfc, as per our discussion.I hope this resolves your issue.
Optimal
OptimalKiller said:
Hi kevinjmoore.
Please install the attached nfc, as per our discussion.I hope this resolves your issue.
Optimal
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Any possible way you could take the Google Wallet modified files, make the edits, and post these? Would be handy for those with the Google Wallet mod.
Aou said:
Any possible way you could take the Google Wallet modified files, make the edits, and post these? Would be handy for those with the Google Wallet mod.
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Can you explain more about the mod. I might be able to do something. But I need to know more about it.
Optimal
Sent from my GT-I9505
OptimalKiller said:
Can you explain more about the mod. I might be able to do something. But I need to know more about it.
Optimal
Sent from my GT-I9505
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The mod involves the following things:
Install Xposed Mod
Install Wallet Xposed module (hides root and phone model from Wallet's built-in search) and enable the module
Edit /system/build.prop to fool Wallet into thinking it's a Galaxy Nexus
Stop the system
Replace /system/app/NfcNci.apk
(Remove /system/app/NfcNci.odex)
Replace /system/app/NfcTest.apk
(Remove /system/app/NfcTest.odex)
Replace /system/etc/nfcee_access.xml
Replace /system/lib/libnfc-nci.so
Replace /system/lib/libnfc_nci_jni.so
Replace /system/lib/hw/nfc_nci.MSM8960.so
Clear dalvik cache
Reboot
Setup Google Wallet as you would normally. Get it completely initialized.
Restore build.prop to normal settings
Reboot
The original post includes two different methods of doing this, and I think both involve flashing a zip file from recovery. I don't like flashing zips like that, so I disassembled it and came up with the procedure above. ^_^
Aou said:
The mod involves the following things:
Install Xposed Mod
Install Wallet Xposed module (hides root and phone model from Wallet's built-in search) and enable the module
Edit /system/build.prop to fool Wallet into thinking it's a Galaxy Nexus
Stop the system
Replace /system/app/NfcNci.apk
(Remove /system/app/NfcNci.odex)
Replace /system/app/NfcTest.apk
(Remove /system/app/NfcTest.odex)
Replace /system/etc/nfcee_access.xml
Replace /system/lib/libnfc-nci.so
Replace /system/lib/libnfc_nci_jni.so
Replace /system/lib/hw/nfc_nci.MSM8960.so
Clear dalvik cache
Reboot
Setup Google Wallet as you would normally. Get it completely initialized.
Restore build.prop to normal settings
Reboot
The original post includes two different methods of doing this, and I think both involve flashing a zip file from recovery. I don't like flashing zips like that, so I disassembled it and came up with the procedure above. ^_^
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Pretty cool will take a look at this weekend to see how is it is to implement.
Optimal
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Too bad. I'm getting constant FCs on I9505 with Google Edition port ROM. I tried the lockscreen mod only.
Aleq said:
Too bad. I'm getting constant FCs on I9505 with Google Edition port ROM. I tried the lockscreen mod only.
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Pm sent to you.
Optimal
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Did Lockscreen only and every time I scan a tag I get "unfortunately, nfc payment has stopped" errors. Tags still function though
Ephekt said:
Did Lockscreen only and every time I scan a tag I get "unfortunately, nfc payment has stopped" errors. Tags still function though
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Hi ephekt
What rom version are you running?
I have 2 threads on the go at the moment.
Optimal
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Mint jelly
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
Any chance I/we could get a zip to disable this mod. I'd like to try the mood in xposed framework to see if I still get the NFC payment crash.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
I've been trying to figure this out for a while I've got it to go past the root check via xPrivacy, but when it's looking for the secure element on my sim card it fails
Has anyone else tried it?
I'm running on ViperOne 3.1 RC2
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I've got everything working (I just haven't tried paying yet) and I'm currently running Viper 3.1 RC2. So I'm not sure if it'll work on other roms, and if you update you'll have to flash this zip again of course.
The Zip doesn't seem to work, just unpack it and push the files manually.
Prerequisites:
- Root
- Custom recovery
- Xposed Framework
- Either xPrivacy or Isis root bypass
What's included:
- libnfc.so
- libnfc_jni.so
- libnfc_ndef.so
- org.simalliance.openmobileapi.jar
- SmartCardServiceGP.apk
- Nfc.apk
- nfcee_access.xml
the nfcee xml has the isis, t-mobile, and google keys included if we ever need that.
The files were pulled from Nocturnal's 3.24.531.3 deodexed stock rom
I haven't tested this zip but I used Rishik999 Guide on how to make a flashable zip, either way make sure to BACKUP!
Not sure if you'll have to fix permissions also, as I did this manually through ADB and thought I'd make a zip to make things easier for everyone
Before running Isis make sure you have root bypassed via the Xposed module Isis Root bypass or xPrivacy
Reboot, and enjoy Isis!
igloo77055 said:
I've been trying to figure this out for a while I've got it to go past the root check via xPrivacy, but when it's looking for the secure element on my sim card it fails
Has anyone else tried it?
I'm running on ViperOne 3.1 RC2
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I too am having this issue i tried different roms even stock and i get the same thing. i have a isis sim from tmobile.
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igloo77055 said:
I've been trying to figure this out for a while I've got it to go past the root check via xPrivacy, but when it's looking for the secure element on my sim card it fails
Has anyone else tried it?
I'm running on ViperOne 3.1 RC2
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Ok i found out the issue. It looks like we can only use tmobile made roms for it to work. I tried all roms but decided to flash a tmobile variant roms and it started to works.
Lobo Lansky said:
I too am having this issue i tried different roms even stock and i get the same thing. i have a isis sim from tmobile.
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Ok i found out the issue. It looks like we can only use tmobile made roms for it to work. I tried all roms but decided to flash a tmobile variant roms and it started to works.
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Nice I wonder what it was, I've copied related apks, and libs over and nothing has worked, which rom did it work on?
igloo77055 said:
Nice I wonder what it was, I've copied related apks, and libs over and nothing has worked, which rom did it work on?
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I actually was curious if it was rom related so I used the ruu to flash back to stock tmobile one. I used the stock one from over seas but that was still a no go.
Lobo Lansky said:
I actually was curious if it was rom related so I used the ruu to flash back to stock tmobile one. I used the stock one from over seas but that was still a no go.
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Hmmm I see, I tried one of the leaked official 4.3 roms on here, but it still didn't work, but then again I did a dirty flash I might try wiping, or doing what it actually says and calling them
i used an oficial one 4.3 what error are you getting? i tried calling them they are having an issue with the new update. I just cant wait till we get 4.4 kit kat so we can finally and hopefully use google wallet because isis sucks. i get error 7006 after trying to register.
I was able to get it to work on the tmobile stock Rom. I had to install the Isis root bypass module in the expose installer so it wouldnt detect my root.
were you ever able to get it working on Viper? been trying but can't get past the sim card pop up even tho i have the new isis sim from t-mobile...
tonytone215 said:
I was able to get it to work on the tmobile stock Rom. I had to install the Isis root bypass module in the expose installer so it wouldnt detect my root.
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Mind linking to the rom thread? I can't seem to get the stock rom to work after boot, the touchscreen doesn't work at all.
trevb87 said:
were you ever able to get it working on Viper? been trying but can't get past the sim card pop up even tho i have the new isis sim from t-mobile...
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Same here, I've gotten my sim card swapped out a few times, and it doesn't seem to detect it at all, even with a modified nfcee access xml file which has the signatures, I can't tell what to change to get it to work :/
igloo77055 said:
Mind linking to the rom thread? I can't seem to get the stock rom to work after boot, the touchscreen doesn't work at all.
Same here, I've gotten my sim card swapped out a few times, and it doesn't seem to detect it at all, even with a modified nfcee access xml file which has the signatures, I can't tell what to change to get it to work :/
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I got the sim card swapped out also a couple of times but only got it to work with the official stock rom until someone figures something out or until we get kit Kat which by then we can use Google wallet again finally. Heres the link to, the ruu I used http://www.htc.com/us/support/news.aspx?p_id=630&p_name=htc-one-t-mobile
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I got the sim card swapped out also a couple of times but only got it to work with the official stock rom until someone figures something out or until we get kit Kat which by then we can use Google wallet again finally. Heres the link to, the ruu I used http://www.htc.com/us/support/news.aspx?p_id=630&p_name=htc-one-t-mobile
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So no luck running it even on a stock rooted rom? That's a bummer :/
I can't get the stock rom to run properly on my device so I can't really test it
Alright guys I've got it working, I downloaded a stock 3.24.531.3 rom from Nocturnal's website and copied some things over
Not sure what exactly was what made it work.
I copied over:
libncf.so
libnfc_jni.so
libnfc_ndef.so
org.simalliance.openmobileapi.jar
SmartCardServiceGP.apk
But it didn't work until pushed nfc.apk
I've just not created an account, I'll test it out later.
I pushed these files using adb, but I don't see why Root Explorer wouldn't work or something similar.
igloo77055 said:
Alright guys I've got it working, I downloaded a stock 3.24.531.3 rom from Nocturnal's website and copied some things over
Not sure what exactly was what made it work.
I copied over:
libncf.so
libnfc_jni.so
libnfc_ndef.so
org.simalliance.openmobileapi.jar
SmartCardServiceGP.apk
But it didn't work until pushed nfc.apk
I've just not created an account, I'll test it out later.
I pushed these files using adb, but I don't see why Root Explorer wouldn't work or something similar.
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cool let me know if it works and what rom did you get it to work on. I really miss my viper Rom. Thanks.
igloo77055 said:
Alright guys I've got it working, I downloaded a stock 3.24.531.3 rom from Nocturnal's website and copied some things over
Not sure what exactly was what made it work.
I copied over:
libncf.so
libnfc_jni.so
libnfc_ndef.so
org.simalliance.openmobileapi.jar
SmartCardServiceGP.apk
But it didn't work until pushed nfc.apk
I've just not created an account, I'll test it out later.
I pushed these files using adb, but I don't see why Root Explorer wouldn't work or something similar.
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Great to hear... I was up late at night trying to figure someway to get it to work. Where exactly are those files located if you don't mind.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
The libs are in system/lib
The jar is in /system/framework
The apks in system/app
There's also the nfcee xml I modified, that's under system/etc I'll do a full writeup and edit my first post once I get home
But the nfcee xml has the keys for isis and t-mobile so you should need that. And yeah I'm running viper still
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium
Edited the first post as well as uploaded an update zip with the files needed for Isis to work, hope it helps all of you guys!
igloo77055 said:
I've been trying to figure this out for a while I've got it to go past the root check via xPrivacy, but when it's looking for the secure element on my sim card it fails
Has anyone else tried it?
I'm running on ViperOne 3.1 RC2
EDIT:
I've got everything working (I just haven't tried paying yet) and I'm currently running Viper 3.1 RC2. So I'm not sure if it'll work on other roms, and if you update you'll have to flash this zip again of course.
Prerequisites:
- Root
- Custom recovery
- Xposed Framework
- Either xPrivacy or Isis root bypass
What's included:
- libnfc.so
- libnfc_jni.so
- libnfc_ndef.so
- org.simalliance.openmobileapi.jar
- SmartCardServiceGP.apk
- Nfc.apk
- nfcee_access.xml
the nfcee xml has the isis, t-mobile, and google keys included if we ever need that.
The files were pulled from Nocturnal's 3.24.531.3 deodexed stock rom
I haven't tested this zip but I used Rishik999 Guide on how to make a flashable zip, either way make sure to BACKUP!
Not sure if you'll have to fix permissions also, as I did this manually through ADB and thought I'd make a zip to make things easier for everyone
Before running Isis make sure you have root bypassed via the Xposed module Isis Root bypass or xPrivacy
Reboot, and enjoy Isis!
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I tried the zip file not sure why it didn't work for me I'm getting Isis cannot conect to secure element. Is there any specific settings in xprivacy?
Lobo Lansky said:
I tried the zip file not sure why it didn't work for me I'm getting Isis cannot conect to secure element. Is there any specific settings in xprivacy?
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Not really just make sure SU is denied, but it seems to go past that check anyway so you're fine.
Try pushing the files manually, I suppose. Like I said I hadn't tried the zip I made so I'm not sure if it works, and nobody has said anything about it either lol
igloo77055 said:
Edited the first post as well as uploaded an update zip with the files needed for Isis to work, hope it helps all of you guys!
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Tried the zip also and it didn't work for me. I flashed it then fixed permissions. I am using the root bypass module and not xpiracy. Could that have something to do with it?
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trevb87 said:
Tried the zip also and it didn't work for me. I flashed it then fixed permissions. I am using the root bypass module and not xpiracy. Could that have something to do with it?
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I guess it's safe to say it doesn't work lol, anyway it has the files you need, just push them to their appropriate place and it should be fine for you guys
Hey guys!
I have been using Omni ROM for a while. And yes, its a pretty stable KitKat ROM! Almost everything works fine without any issue. But the thing that bugged me was root. There wasn't root permission in the the ROM. So no link2sd and no other script works for expanding storage.
So basically, the only major problem in the ROM was ROOT.
So I worked it out and present before you an easy method.
Prerequisites:
Omni ROM
Root flashable zip
Method:
Download the required packages
Install Omni ROM (Refer installation from this)
Reboot
Now go back to recovery and flash root.zip
Reboot
Enjoy
NOTE:
You need to have atleast 3mb in /system
This zip is only for ARM based devices and won't work with x86 based devices
P.S. Personally this is the best ROM to use as daily driver
rhar**** said:
Hey guys!
I have been using Omni ROM for a while. And yes, its a pretty stable KitKat ROM! Almost everything works fine without any issue. But the thing that bugged me was root. There wasn't root permission in the the ROM. So no link2sd and no other script works for expanding storage.
So basically, the only major problem in the ROM was ROOT.
So I worked it out and present before you an easy method.
P.S. Personally this is the best ROM to use as daily driver
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Congrats! Downloading and will give a try
Looks very much like a normal superuser or superSU install.
Very good that will work on other devices as well. I mean, ours would not have all the google apps on system. No room for one of them
The su binary is much smaller than cm-11's.
Comment, should probably go on xbin, be symlinked to bin.
Normally, superuser.apk is installed as a user app and would be updated as such from play. But may try it this way!
Great work.
Dovidhalevi said:
Looks very much like a normal superuser or superSU install.
Very good that will work on other devices as well. I mean, ours would not have all the google apps on system. No room for one of them
The su binary is much smaller than cm-11's.
Comment, should probably go on xbin, be symlinked to bin.
Normally, superuser.apk is installed as a user app and would be updated as such from play. But may try it this way!
Great work.
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We can have Google apps on our phone as well. I have managed to do so, at least the important ones.
Gonna upload that too soon
rhar**** said:
We can have Google apps on our phone as well. I have managed to do so, at least the important ones.
Gonna upload that too soon
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They should NOT be on system/app, especially on our phones. Install from Play as user apps, let link2sd symlink them.
Anyway, flash worked like a charm! Neatly got rid of CWM's superuser, installed superSU which I will leave as a system app for now.
Note that it behaves like what I tried, spawns multiple instances of su and daemonsu (should daemonsu be symlinked to su--why have two copies?).
Link2sd played immediately. Tasker took some time. Xposed almost did not make it. Finally, after a blank screen freeze, reboot, a few attempts, got the dialog! Talking a good ten minutes or aggrivation. What is unique about how this asks for root?
Dovidhalevi said:
They should NOT be on system/app, especially on our phones. Install from Play as user apps, let link2sd symlink them.
Anyway, flash worked like a charm! Neatly got rid of CWM's superuser, installed superSU which I will leave as a system app for now.
Note that it behaves like what I tried, spawns multiple instances of su and daemonsu (should daemonsu be symlinked to su--why have two copies?).
Link2sd played immediately. Tasker took some time. Xposed almost did not make it. Finally, after a blank screen freeze, reboot, a few attempts, got the dialog! Talking a good ten minutes or aggrivation. What is unique about how this asks for root?
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Yes, it takes a bit of time sometimes. It's slow and can't help it .
So here's my suggestion, in settings, set default access to 'grant'. It's a bit faster this way
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rhar**** said:
Yes, it takes a bit of time sometimes. It's slow and can't help it .
So here's my suggestion, in settings, set default access to 'grant'
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The problem is unique to Xposed. Everything else comes either immediately to quickly enough. I will post to that dev thread about this.
Dovidhalevi said:
The problem is unique to Xposed. Everything else comes either immediately to quickly enough. I will post to that dev thread about this.
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Worked fine for me.
Try again by giving root permissions by default
ROM is good.
However, after flash GAPPSLight. Root have gone. It should be not enough space in /system
z1022 said:
ROM is good.
However, after flash GAPPSLight. Root have gone. It should be not enough space in /system
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Shouldn't happen if the OTA survival mode is present. But ya, the only problem may be the space in /system
z1022 said:
ROM is good.
However, after flash GAPPSLight. Root have gone. It should be not enough space in /system
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MUST trim the ROM. Omni is no different here, maybe even bigger.
The superSU installation wil temporarily move some stuff to make room for the root install, then move it back. However, none of that stuff belongs on system. There is not enough room for even one of those gapps. GAPPSLight is trivial and should not fill you up. In other words, trim the ROM first.
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rhar**** said:
Yes, it takes a bit of time sometimes. It's slow and can't help it .
So here's my suggestion, in settings, set default access to 'grant'. It's a bit faster this way
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First thing I tried (with my simple daemon start method). Never came up. But up and running now, all's well that ends well.
Question: SuperSU offers to make a backup script first time the UI is exercised. Promises to survive further flashes. Does this indeed work (and ... how)?
I will copy files and edit a version of the setup script from this zip and have them available on my sdcard just in case
Modded Omni Rom
@rhar****,
I have a request 4 u. Please make a modded OMNI rom 4 us. Yesterday I flashed the Jenkins 10th march version. I can't use for more than a while, 'cause i can't install any file manager or any .apk, moreover things went wrong after i flash gapps.. But I loved it and want to hav it as a daily driver. So, if u don't hv any project / busy schedule then pls.try. Anyway 2day i will flash this build.
sumansur2008 said:
@rhar****,
I have a request 4 u. Please make a modded OMNI rom 4 us. Yesterday I flashed the Jenkins 10th march version. I can't use for more than a while, 'cause i can't install any file manager or any .apk, moreover things went wrong after i flash gapps.. But I loved it and want to hav it as a daily driver. So, if u don't hv any project / busy schedule then pls.try. Anyway 2day i will flash this build.
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Smell a rat! Trim that ROM first.
Omni has it own file manager called "Documents." The CMFileManage can be installed as a user app.
BUGs on Omni -- I still am using a daily driver, though:
1. Clock FC's. Widgets appear fine (I use Chronus) but no alarms, stopwatch, wordclocks, etc.
2. GPS apparently not functioning, though location services seem to work. Some apps dependent on GPS FC.
3. Long widget, background process startup times but much better than cm-11
4. About 10 meg worth of apps symlinked by link2sd will be un-symlinked (more probably dereferenced) on start up. Easily cleaned up every few starts. Make sure to recreate link2sd build scripts freshly, reboot after new flash or internal storage mishaps worse than this.
5. Will usually get a wait message on system on startup. Everything works anyway, just open home screen and dismiss.
Those dl builds are genuine "nightlies," scheduled, regardless of whether or not any changes made that will be noticed.
Dovidhalevi said:
Smell a rat! Trim that ROM first.
Omni has it own file manager called "Documents." The CMFileManage can be installed as a user app.
BUGs on Omni -- I still am using a daily driver, though:
1. Clock FC's. Widgets appear fine (I use Chronus) but no alarms, stopwatch, wordclocks, etc.
2. GPS apparently not functioning, though location services seem to work. Some apps dependent on GPS FC.
3. Long widget, background process startup times but much better than cm-11
4. About 10 meg worth of apps symlinked by link2sd will be un-symlinked (more probably dereferenced) on start up. Easily cleaned up every few starts. Make sure to recreate link2sd build scripts freshly, reboot after new flash or internal storage mishaps worse than this.
5. Will usually get a wait message on system on startup. Everything works anyway, just open home screen and dismiss.
Those dl builds are genuine "nightlies," scheduled, regardless of whether or not any changes made that will be noticed.
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I saw a file manager namely"Documents", but i couldn't install any .apk from there, it said " the file can't be opened" or such that. I flash a file explorer but can't enter enter any subfolder in sdcard. But i will have a another go 2day.
sumansur2008 said:
@rhar****,
I have a request 4 u. Please make a modded OMNI rom 4 us. Yesterday I flashed the Jenkins 10th march version. I can't use for more than a while, 'cause i can't install any file manager or any .apk, moreover things went wrong after i flash gapps.. But I loved it and want to hav it as a daily driver. So, if u don't hv any project / busy schedule then pls.try. Anyway 2day i will flash this build.
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Yea, I'll try to make a Trimmed ROM soon
sumansur2008 said:
I saw a file manager namely"Documents", but i couldn't install any .apk from there, it said " the file can't be opened" or such that. I flash a file explorer but can't enter enter any subfolder in sdcard. But i will have a another go 2day.
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For time being, to install any apk, get a file manager. If you cant, then from Documents, navigate to the apk and hold on it. It will be highlighted. Now copy it and from documents' side panel (swipe from left) go to Downloads and paste it there. Now go to Downloads from app drawer and install from there.
The root is working pretty fine. I tried a lot of times. Sorry to say it now when maybe a week passed, but I forgot to comment. Omni seems to be a good project. And this is the first taste of omni and kit kat, so doble pleasure.
chalo99 said:
The root is working pretty fine. I tried a lot of times. Sorry to say it now when maybe a week passed, but I forgot to comment. Omni seems to be a good project. And this is the first taste of omni and kit kat, so doble pleasure.
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Yeah. I too use it as a daily driver, and so am thinking of mading it a bit. Like Halo))) or multiwindow
But, unfortunately, not anytime soon
rhar**** said:
Yeah. I too use it as a daily driver, and so am thinking of mading it a bit. Like Halo))) or multiwindow
But, unfortunately, not anytime soon
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Xposed Xhalo will work in cm-11 but not in omni! Omni takes the window's flag for ... its own multiwindow. So ... where is that?
Xposed multiwindow (its own UI) might work in omni or alongside halo or xhalo ... uses a different flag to avoid the conflict.
In any event, Xposed might be the best way to get these things.
Dovidhalevi said:
Xposed Xhalo will work in cm-11 but not in omni! Omni takes the window's flag for ... its own multiwindow. So ... where is that?
Xposed multiwindow (its own UI) might work in omni or alongside halo or xhalo ... uses a different flag to avoid the conflict.
In any event, Xposed might be the best way to get these things.
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Yea, I was also wondering about multi-window
And never noticed the thing about HALO. Will try to get something done.
Hi rhar****,
I sucessfully flashed the root.zip into my device(Samsung Galaxy Tab2 10.1 GT-P5110, OMNI6.0.1 based on Android 6), but the SuperUser couldn’t work without a binary file.
The screenshot is in Chinese, it said that ‘The SU Binary file is not installed, and it can’t be downloaded and installed via SuperUser. If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, go to the forum and download the binary file, then install it manually. ’
Can you please offer me the binary file? Or give me an URL?
I have a Note 2 (obviously), and I have rooted my phone the first day I got it and have never updated the phone since I purchased it. So, I am still on 4.1.2. My phone has been super laggy and I want to take the oppurtunity the when I reset my phone that I can take advatages of the new features that mobile phones have by upgrading all the way to 5.1.x.
So, I downloaded CM 12.1 by wilson3q with 5.1 system. I first tried the 5.0 version since the 5.1 looked too new, and did not have time to deal with the bugs. When I flashed the 5.0 version, I got errors of not being able to flash gapps for 5.0 and that I lost my root. I tried downloading the new TWRP to see if I can get a newer version that would work better, but no luck. I got an error saying that I lost my root privileges and did I want TWRP to fix it. I slid yes to fix, but no luck.
The same problem occurred when I tried with 5.1.
So, I ended up restoring my nandroid backup and I am back on 4.1.2 again with root working again.
I am thinking that I am probably supposed to 'step up' the updates, but not sure. Does anyone have a solution or a link to the solution that they can help with?
PS: I did not like the camera that came with the new mod. I do like the stock one. Are there flashes of cameras that I can use as well when I do end up upgrading?
Thank you in advance!!!
geske001 said:
I have a Note 2 (obviously), and I have rooted my phone the first day I got it and have never updated the phone since I purchased it. So, I am still on 4.1.2. My phone has been super laggy and I want to take the oppurtunity the when I reset my phone that I can take advatages of the new features that mobile phones have by upgrading all the way to 5.1.x.
So, I downloaded CM 12.1 by wilson3q with 5.1 system. I first tried the 5.0 version since the 5.1 looked too new, and did not have time to deal with the bugs. When I flashed the 5.0 version, I got errors of not being able to flash gapps for 5.0 and that I lost my root. I tried downloading the new TWRP to see if I can get a newer version that would work better, but no luck. I got an error saying that I lost my root privileges and did I want TWRP to fix it. I slid yes to fix, but no luck.
The same problem occurred when I tried with 5.1.
So, I ended up restoring my nandroid backup and I am back on 4.1.2 again with root working again.
I am thinking that I am probably supposed to 'step up' the updates, but not sure. Does anyone have a solution or a link to the solution that they can help with?
PS: I did not like the camera that came with the new mod. I do like the stock one. Are there flashes of cameras that I can use as well when I do end up upgrading?
Thank you in advance!!!
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Try Phiz recovery, I've never had trouble with "[I605][CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch". If I recall we had to start using that one when kit-kat was released (i reserve the right to recall poorly)
I have a link to download mirror here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60899023&postcount=146
from your new recovery, you should be able to install CM12.1 and 5.1 gaaps recommended in the Wilson3Q i605 thread. from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-2-verizon/development/rom-unofficial-build-i605-t3069506
FWIW, I am on the 20150803 build and still using the GApps Minimal Edition 2015-04-04 for Android 5.1 (91 MB) from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/gapps-google-apps-minimal-edition-t2943330
with no issues to report.
You may also need to track down updated radios (to flash from CWM). I think you can find a link to the updated ND7 Modem/Baseband here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765021
somewhere in middle of first post
Good Luck!
PS you may want to flash superSU from recovery... get the zip from chainfire's xda thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
(I've been dirty flashing for so long I dont' remember if the rom came with SuperSU or superuser... as such I can't recall if I had to flash this zip or not, but I probably did if I had issues with root)
Note you may also need to enable root from the settings menu after enabling developer mode.
there should be a "root access" option (or somehting like that there)
PPS are you also remembering to wipe data & clear cache/dalvik?
I have found zoot's mega wipe useful...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983489
it is for the N7100/N7105, butI have used it on the i605 quite a bit. Initial test result reported here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44093932&postcount=117
that said zoot's script is probably overkill
jheide44 said:
Try Phiz recovery, I've never had trouble with "[I605][CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch". If I recall we had to start using that one when kit-kat was released (i reserve the right to recall poorly)
I have a link to download mirror here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60899023&postcount=146
from your new recovery, you should be able to install CM12.1 and 5.1 gaaps recommended in the Wilson3Q i605 thread. from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-2-verizon/development/rom-unofficial-build-i605-t3069506
FWIW, I am on the 20150803 build and still using the GApps Minimal Edition 2015-04-04 for Android 5.1 (91 MB) from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/gapps-google-apps-minimal-edition-t2943330
with no issues to report.
You may also need to track down updated radios (to flash from CWM). I think you can find a link to the updated ND7 Modem/Baseband here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765021
somewhere in middle of first post
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I assume that you are giving steps in order, BUT I feel that I should flash the radio to 4.4.2 first, in which the link was broken. I have spent a couple hours trying to find another link, but I am afraid that I may be using an incorrect one. Do you have a good link for that, please?
Also, I have ready the newest Samsung 3.10 Odin downloaded and installed, as well as the USB driver installed and downloaded the ADB fastboot. If I remember correctly, I am supposed to move this onto C: and run it to access the device (Note 2). It has been since Android first came out since I have used the ADB though. So, I apologize for the ignorance. So, do I just make sure the adb is in the same directory and run Odin or did I not need ADB and just run Odin?
I also assume that I run the Philz touch after I have gotten to 4.4.2 rooted first. Am I correct by assuming that?
jheide44 said:
Good Luck!
PS you may want to flash superSU from recovery... get the zip from chainfire's xda thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
(I've been dirty flashing for so long I dont' remember if the rom came with SuperSU or superuser... as such I can't recall if I had to flash this zip or not, but I probably did if I had issues with root)
Note you may also need to enable root from the settings menu after enabling developer mode.
there should be a "root access" option (or somehting like that there)
PPS are you also remembering to wipe data & clear cache/dalvik?
I have found zoot's mega wipe useful...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983489
it is for the N7100/N7105, butI have used it on the i605 quite a bit. Initial test result reported here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44093932&postcount=117
that said zoot's script is probably overkill
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Yes, I have done a cache/dalvik wipe a few times (because I have tried reflashing to get it to work with no luck).
I have downloaded the .zip version of superSU as well, and gapps minimal 5.1 with wilson3q's 5.1 ROM. So, I am almost ready to go with the exception of the correct radio upgrade file.
Thank you so much for your help!!! Much appreciated!
PS Will my old WifiTether apk files still work with 5.1 or do I need to get a new one?
Thanks Again!
No need for Odin....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35396049&postcount=1
(Good read)
Just flash philz from twrp. Reboot recovery wipe/reset... then flash new ROM gaaps... Wipe/reset... Then reboot.
I can post the radio zip to my site later tonight. I believe you can flash that last, or later (from philz cwm, after getting on cm12.1)
Same as superSU. Check out ROM first. It comes with root that can be enabled in developer options. you can always reboot to recovery later and flash the zip.
PS. WiFi tether built into ROM "hotspot" (no VZW subscription required)
Pps try this for the nd7 radios
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358546508
Sent from my SCH-I605 (VZW Note 2) on CM12.1 using Tapatalk
jheide44 said:
No need for Odin....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35396049&postcount=1
(Good read)
Just flash philz from twrp. Reboot recovery wipe/reset... then flash new ROM gaaps... Wipe/reset... Then reboot.
I can post the radio zip to my site later tonight. I believe you can flash that last, or later (from philz cwm, after getting on cm12.1)
Same as superSU. Check out ROM first. It comes with root that can be enabled in developer options. you can always reboot to recovery later and flash the zip.
PS. WiFi tether built into ROM "hotspot" (no VZW subscription required)
Pps try this for the nd7 radios
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358546508
Sent from my SCH-I605 (VZW Note 2) on CM12.1 using Tapatalk
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I will try this later. Thank YOU! I have to take kids to practice now.
jheide44 said:
No need for Odin....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35396049&postcount=1
(Good read)
Just flash philz from twrp. Reboot recovery wipe/reset... then flash new ROM gaaps... Wipe/reset... Then reboot.
I can post the radio zip to my site later tonight. I believe you can flash that last, or later (from philz cwm, after getting on cm12.1)
Same as superSU. Check out ROM first. It comes with root that can be enabled in developer options. you can always reboot to recovery later and flash the zip.
PS. WiFi tether built into ROM "hotspot" (no VZW subscription required)
Pps try this for the nd7 radios
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358546508
Sent from my SCH-I605 (VZW Note 2) on CM12.1 using Tapatalk
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Sorry to bother you, but I still am getting errors with Failed root access for Titanium Backup Pro. I also cannot find Developer Options in the settings menu.
I have tried flashing the radio before and after wiping and installing the ROM then gapps then superSU. I get into superSU and it asks me for root access and I grant it, but Titanium Backup Pro still says that it has no root access.
Any ideas? Thank YOU!!
geske001 said:
Sorry to bother you, but I still am getting errors with Failed root access for Titanium Backup Pro. I also cannot find Developer Options in the settings menu.
I have tried flashing the radio before and after wiping and installing the ROM then gapps then superSU. I get into superSU and it asks me for root access and I grant it, but Titanium Backup Pro still says that it has no root access.
Any ideas? Thank YOU!!
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with SuperSU installed, you may need to just need to update binaries. open SuperSU and it should prompt you if necessary. the "normal" option should work (no need to flash from recovery)
for TiBu...
--within SuperSU settings you may need to disable (uncheck) "mount name separation".
--You may also have to enable unknown sources (under settings, security).
-- there might be something to enable for USB debugging as well (TIBU should prompt for it)
FWIW, you can restore user apps/data... but I would not attempt to restore any system data. Personally, I have found it best to get to know a fresh ROM for a while before trying to restore crap from an older ROM . there might be value in re-configuring apps manually and/or restoring them one at a time (after making sure the ROM is working properly) i.e. you won't need any of those aforementioned WiFi tether apps since it is built into the ROM now.
Instructions on enabling developer options in CM ROM, from here: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_developer_options
1- In the Settings app, select About Phone (or About Tablet).
2- Scroll down, and tap the Build number entry seven times. On the seventh tap, you will be notified that "You are now a developer."
3- Return back to the main Settings menu. Developer options and Performance entries should now be visible.
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(that is likely how to enable superuser that is "baked" into the rom, given you already installed SuperSU it may only complicate matters)
You may be rooted and just having TiBu issues. If all else fails you can check with an app. A long time ago, I've used "Simple Root Checker" by SimoneDev to check root/busybox. It is still in the play store.
Good Luck!
jheide44 said:
with SuperSU installed, you may need to just need to update binaries. open SuperSU and it should prompt you if necessary. the "normal" option should work (no need to flash from recovery)
for TiBu...
--within SuperSU settings you may need to disable (uncheck) "mount name separation".
--You may also have to enable unknown sources (under settings, security).
-- there might be something to enable for USB debugging as well (TIBU should prompt for it)
FWIW, you can restore user apps/data... but I would not attempt to restore any system data. Personally, I have found it best to get to know a fresh ROM for a while before trying to restore crap from an older ROM . there might be value in re-configuring apps manually and/or restoring them one at a time (after making sure the ROM is working properly) i.e. you won't need any of those aforementioned WiFi tether apps since it is built into the ROM now.
Instructions on enabling developer options in CM ROM, from here: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_developer_options
(that is likely how to enable superuser that is "baked" into the rom, given you already installed SuperSU it may only complicate matters)
You may be rooted and just having TiBu issues. If all else fails you can check with an app. A long time ago, I've used "Simple Root Checker" by SimoneDev to check root/busybox. It is still in the play store.
Good Luck!
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Thank you! It ended up being my version of Titanium Backup. I downloaded a new version and it is good. As far as restoring is concerned, I do not even want the apps themselves restored from there, because there may be a new version and would like a fresh install of those apps. I just want my data restored. For example, I have a surveillance software that I would just like to restore the entries (IP's usernames and passwords). I would like my email settings to be there, so that I do not have to re setup my 7 email addresses. My Text/SMS messages and my alarms. So, I am not trying to do a full restore.
On another note, I am trying to get my calendars back into my phone with no luck. I cannot install google calendar and get my google calendars to populate into my task widget, and the ROM is not letting me set up my POP email addresses. Also, I see no ringtones, so I have no ringers to ring my phone nor tones for my alarm clock. I flashed gapps for 5.1 and I see nothing extra from the ROM. I thought gapps was google apps. Am I trying to do stuff differently than you? There seems to be a few problems in that manner that I am trying to work with.
I am thinking of downgrading to 5.0. Maybe the 5.1 is too new?
Again, THANK YOU for your help!
geske001 said:
Thank you! It ended up being my version of Titanium Backup. I downloaded a new version and it is good. As far as restoring is concerned, I do not even want the apps themselves restored from there, because there may be a new version and would like a fresh install of those apps. I just want my data restored. For example, I have a surveillance software that I would just like to restore the entries (IP's usernames and passwords). I would like my email settings to be there, so that I do not have to re setup my 7 email addresses. My Text/SMS messages and my alarms. So, I am not trying to do a full restore.
On another note, I am trying to get my calendars back into my phone with no luck. I cannot install google calendar and get my google calendars to populate into my task widget, and the ROM is not letting me set up my POP email addresses. Also, I see no ringtones, so I have no ringers to ring my phone nor tones for my alarm clock. I flashed gapps for 5.1 and I see nothing extra from the ROM. I thought gapps was google apps. Am I trying to do stuff differently than you? There seems to be a few problems in that manner that I am trying to work with.
I am thinking of downgrading to 5.0. Maybe the 5.1 is too new?
Again, THANK YOU for your help!
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I wouldn't downgrade, nobody is actively working on 5.0.2 anymore.... that thread is basically dead. Also, it is likely less "stable"/mature than what you have installed now (that is currently being maintained). i.e. you have the ROM that I would stick with.
like I said I wouldn't restore any thing into system (apps or data)... you can do whatever you please. (but it could be causing you more issues than just biting the bullet & configuring manually) i.e. restoring accounts might result in unanticipated issues, you came from a much older version of android.
all I had to do was install google calendar from play store and then the CM12 calendar stuff all worked (I might have had to restart and/or install the google calendar prior to setting up primary gmail). you might need to remove all your accounts and load them again (a factory reset might be faster though.)
also you might have to update google services and the play store before certain things "play nice".
I know you don't want to hear this but...
from here on out i'll likely point to all your issues being based on restoring system data. (based on my limited knowledge and personal experience). FWIW, I'd try to reconfigure/setup everything manually and you will likely have much better results.
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I wouldn't downgrade, nobody is actively working on 5.0.2 anymore.... that thread is basically dead. Also, it is likely less "stable"/mature than what you have installed now (that is currently being maintained). i.e. you have the ROM that I would stick with.
like I said I wouldn't restore any thing into system (apps or data)... you can do whatever you please. (but it could be causing you more issues than just biting the bullet & configuring manually) i.e. restoring accounts might result in unanticipated issues, you came from a much older version of android.
all I had to do was install google calendar from play store and then the CM12 calendar stuff all worked (I might have had to restart and/or install the google calendar prior to setting up primary gmail). you might need to remove all your accounts and load them again (a factory reset might be faster though.)
also you might have to update google services and the play store before certain things "play nice".
I know you don't want to hear this but...
from here on out i'll likely point to all your issues being based on restoring system data. (based on my limited knowledge and personal experience). FWIW, I'd try to reconfigure/setup everything manually and you will likely have much better results.
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I figured that, and feared that and the same time. So, what am I flashing onto the phone with gapps then? Also, one of the reasons I was wanting to go back was because there are a few apps that are not 'compatible' with this system. Meanwhile, I am going to wipe and reset again, and do what you suggested and just reconfigure.
Thanks again!
geske001 said:
I figured that, and feared that and the same time. So, what am I flashing onto the phone with gapps then? Also, one of the reasons I was wanting to go back was because there are a few apps that are not 'compatible' with this system. Meanwhile, I am going to wipe and reset again, and do what you suggested and just reconfigure.
Thanks again!
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GAaps are the google apps... good read:
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps
(hopefully I am not out of line for posting a link to that wiki)
many ROMS like CM don't' include gaaps due to licencing/legal issues. which is why the AOSP roms devs often have you flash the GAAPS package separately (also you can pick your package for your fact pattern... full gaaps/minimal gaaps/etc.).
Also the gaaps zip files you flash from recovery install the files into system. a lot of folks like the minimal editions of GAaps because it doesn't force all the apps into system. instead it just gets you up and running with the play store and a few essentials... that lets the user install all the other google apps as user apps, from the play store.
basically taking the "debloat" mentality as far as you can... keep stuff out of system and let the user decide what to install.
Hey guys, thought id create a thread for people to discuss any issues of tips for android pay UK as it was released on 18/05/2016.
I've managed to get it working - Rooted with latest chroma & systemless root!
Tested in a shop - works perfectly!
Method if ROOTED
1. Make sure you are on latest systemless root beta.
2. Uninstall any ad blocking software (adaway edits system)
3. Enter the following permission changes in ADB or using a root explorer.
-Run "adb shell"
-From the shell run "su"
-On the # prompt run "chmod 751 /su/bin/"
4. Restart phone
5. You should now be able to add a card and then try it out in a shop. If not, try a clean install of your ROM and systemless root.
OPTIONAL - if you use adaway, there is a systemless version you can use so that it doesn't modify the system! Flash the "Systemless Hosts file" Zip in the link below PRIOR to adaway installation!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
Enjoy! =]
hltbest said:
Hey guys, thought id create a thread for people to discuss any issues of tips for android pay UK as it was released on 18/05/2016.
I've managed to get it working - Rooted with latest chroma & systemless root!
Tested in a shop - works perfectly!
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May i Ask how?
I can second that - works like a charm!
I have Pure Nexus ROM installed.
Can download the app but get the message "Google is unable to verify that your device or the software running on it is Android compatible" when I try and add a card.
Android n v3 rooted and working good I think it's setup but not tested lol
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May i Ask how?
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Ive added the method to the 1st post so people can see how to do it!
Let me know if it works!
I flashed the latest N Dev preview then activated Pay but had a "can't verify your version of android" error message. Turns out I had changed the DPI on the last dev preview and after setting it to default Pay started working (at least I could now add a card). I'll test it actually works at a terminal today. Systemless root, adaway etc. As a matter of interest, I left a review on the Playstore (before changing the DPI) and Google answered within minutes asking me if I was rooted and/or on the preview. They also informed me they're actively working on allowing Pay to work on rooted devices.
*Edit* Yep, successful payment made today.
Nexus 6P
I'm on stock rooted systemless and latest AdAway installed no problem with Android pay.
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AlmightyAl said:
I have Pure Nexus ROM installed.
Can download the app but get the message "Google is unable to verify that your device or the software running on it is Android compatible" when I try and add a card.
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I suggest you wipe /system and install Pure Nexus again; this time don't use the newest provided GApps for that Rom, use the 2-3-16 GApps, or you can try Open GApps. Now flash the UnSu Update file, or whatever it's called to unroot Pure Nexus (Pure Nexus has /system root by default and will never work with Android Pay). After you've done that you can root with systemless root and AP should work. Check with the SafetyNet app from the Play Store to make sure it passes all the checks.
bouchigo said:
I suggest you wipe /system and install Pure Nexus again; this time don't use the newest provides GApps for that Rom, use the 2-3-16 GApps, or you can try Open GApps. Now flash the UnSu Update file, or whatever it's called to unroot Pure Nexus (Pure Nexus has /system root by default and will never work with Android Pay). After you've done that you can root with systemless root and AP should work. Check with the SafetyNet app from the Play Store to make sure it passes all the checks.
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Yes. I did this and it works (not tried posting yet though!).
I wiped, reflashed, used April's gapps, followed all the other steps and hey presto! Thanks
Installed it the other day and used it for the first time today; feels pretty magical!
I'm not able to add any more cards at this point though even though my bank supports Android Pay. I keep getting a super vague and unhelpful "Request Failed" error message. My bank tells me it's Google's fault, and Google seems to be clueless about it. Anyone have any more information on this error?
AlmightyAl said:
Yes. I did this and it works (not tried posting yet though!).
I wiped, reflashed, used April's gapps, followed all the other steps and hey presto! Thanks
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Works perfectly. Paid for my Friday night beers. Woohoo!
Where can I find systemless root for Preview 3 ?
Android Pay has been pretty ropey in my experience, been very slow to make payment, can take a good 4-5secs to get locked-on when it works, which it doesn't always. For the last couple of days I've only used it on the Underground when I know both entry and exit wouldn't be busy, basically not at rush hour.
I've tried all different approaches... top of phone, middle and bottom. Nothing seems to improve the speed of payment. Any tips on how I could improve performance?
Ta.
jodvova said:
Where can I find systemless root for Preview 3 ?
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Your need modified boot then twrp and then flash SuperSU 2.72 or above
Just used android pay for the first time in Aldi. Worked very well, was really impressed!! Currently running the android N preview 3.
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highburybloke said:
Android Pay has been pretty ropey in my experience, been very slow to make payment, can take a good 4-5secs to get locked-on when it works, which it doesn't always. For the last couple of days I've only used it on the Underground when I know both entry and exit wouldn't be busy, basically not at rush hour.
I've tried all different approaches... top of phone, middle and bottom. Nothing seems to improve the speed of payment. Any tips on how I could improve performance?
Ta.
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The NFC chip on the 6P is inside the glass visor. Make sure you touch any payment platform with that.
By the way, if the SafetyNet app says it passed the checks, can I use Android Pay without problem? I'm rooted with systemless root and have Adaway without any zips. However, in the Adaway settings I use the data/data/hosts target. Safety Net passes. I don't have a card that can be used with Android Pay right now, but it should be coming next week.
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sherlock5545 said:
The NFC chip on the 6P is inside the glass visor. Make sure you touch any payment platform with that.
By the way, if the SafetyNet app says it passed the checks, can I use Android Pay without problem? I'm rooted with systemless root and have Adaway without any zips. However, in the Adaway settings I use the data/data/hosts target. Safety Net passes. I don't have a card that can be used with Android Pay right now, but it should be coming next week.
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Just an FYI
There is a zip you can flash prior to installing Adaway that makes AP and Adaway play nice together
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911977059
From the OP in the Adaway thread
Yesterday I tried n preview 3 for the first time and I must say that I'm impressed. Installed android pay with no problems at all. The only thing that seems a little annoying is that I was endeavouring to make twrp work, which I couldn't, and when it hung and I had to reinstall n3, I found I was required to phone the bank again to reactivate the card.
jodvova said:
Where can I find systemless root for Preview 3 ?
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Just look for SuperSU 2.74 beta. That's working fine for me!
sherlock5545 said:
The NFC chip on the 6P is inside the glass visor. Make sure you touch any payment platform with that.
By the way, if the SafetyNet app says it passed the checks, can I use Android Pay without problem? I'm rooted with systemless root and have Adaway without any zips. However, in the Adaway settings I use the data/data/hosts target. Safety Net passes. I don't have a card that can be used with Android Pay right now, but it should be coming next week.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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I used Android Pay yesterday, systemless rooted and Adaway installed v3.1.1(56)