I did a lot of research before coming here. So I rooted my phone a few days ago. Everything went well, but my RADIO was basically non existant. WiFi, cellular data, and GPS didn't work. I then bricked my phone, which caused me to have to use KIES to unbrick. My problem now is when I try to root again, ODIN fails EVERYTIME. I've tried at least 3 different ones. Root checker says I am not rooted, but all I did after root was use KIES to unbrick. Someone please help!
Hope this helps
Model: SCH-I545
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMK2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 20 12:44:43 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-I545_4.3_0012
Secure Boot Status: Type: Samsung
Hardware Version: I545.06
Jersey333 said:
I did a lot of research before coming here. So I rooted my phone a few days ago. Everything went well, but my RADIO was basically non existant. WiFi, cellular data, and GPS didn't work. I then bricked my phone, which caused me to have to use KIES to unbrick. My problem now is when I try to root again, ODIN fails EVERYTIME. I've tried at least 3 different ones. Root checker says I am not rooted, but all I did after root was use KIES to unbrick. Someone please help!
Hope this helps
Model: SCH-I545
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMK2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 20 12:44:43 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-I545_4.3_0012
Secure Boot Status: Type: Samsung
Hardware Version: I545.06
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If you used Kies or Odin to unbrick your S4 you're going to have to re - root it again after. You should look into Saferoot, its really easy to use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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Jersey333 said:
I did a lot of research before coming here. So I rooted my phone a few days ago. Everything went well, but my RADIO was basically non existant. WiFi, cellular data, and GPS didn't work. I then bricked my phone, which caused me to have to use KIES to unbrick. My problem now is when I try to root again, ODIN fails EVERYTIME. I've tried at least 3 different ones. Root checker says I am not rooted, but all I did after root was use KIES to unbrick. Someone please help!
Hope this helps
Model: SCH-I545
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMK2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 20 12:44:43 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-I545_4.3_0012
Secure Boot Status: Type: Samsung
Hardware Version: I545.06
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how are you trying to root?? Are you using saferoot method?
Saferoot
I'm still pretty new to this. I was a physical tech for a year and a triage tech for longer. I've worked for every phone carrier and I am on my way to being a Field Sales Manager for Samsung at the end of the month.
I know saferoot was one of the rars on my tesktop. I also tried some kernals from forums for my specific model. When I am home, I will try saferoot again, just for argument sake, but I am pretty sure I've tried it.
If this is the one that connects while the phone is on, then roots via cmd prompt, that fails as well. EVERYTIME! It's nerving.
Jersey333 said:
I'm still pretty new to this. I was a physical tech for a year and a triage tech for longer. I've worked for every phone carrier and I am on my way to being a Field Sales Manager for Samsung at the end of the month.
I know saferoot was one of the rars on my tesktop. I also tried some kernals from forums for my specific model. When I am home, I will try saferoot again, just for argument sake, but I am pretty sure I've tried it.
If this is the one that connects while the phone is on, then roots via cmd prompt, that fails as well. EVERYTIME! It's nerving.
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OK . if you're on MK2 using Saferoot will definitely work. If you run into any issues just go to that thread and you'll get some help for sure.
Also you tried different kernels? As of right now your phone is only able to run the stock kernel. Maybe you were referring to the root method for MDK build?!
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saferoot
SAFEROOT!
Seems like it is the way to go, but when I ran it, it said, "error: more than one device and emulator," 17 times before saying, "done," and not doing anything.
Any idea why?
I will be doing my own research in the mean time, but I think I looked before to find something on this and was unsuccessful.
DONE!
I've done it from my mothers computer and everything worked fine. Thank you so much!
Jersey333 said:
I've done it from my mothers computer and everything worked fine. Thank you so much!
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Glad it worked for you!
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Jersey333 said:
SAFEROOT!
Seems like it is the way to go, but when I ran it, it said, "error: more than one device and emulator," 17 times before saying, "done," and not doing anything.
Any idea why?
I will be doing my own research in the mean time, but I think I looked before to find something on this and was unsuccessful.
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"More than one device and emulator" means that your PC thinks you have more than one phone (or other Android device) plugged in at the same time. You've fixed this, but for the record, you should unplug everything, use "adb kill-server" to kill the running ADB server, then it should work as long as you only connect one device at a time.
Jersey333 said:
I did a lot of research before coming here. So I rooted my phone a few days ago. Everything went well, but my RADIO was basically non existant. WiFi, cellular data, and GPS didn't work. I then bricked my phone, which caused me to have to use KIES to unbrick. My problem now is when I try to root again, ODIN fails EVERYTIME. I've tried at least 3 different ones. Root checker says I am not rooted, but all I did after root was use KIES to unbrick. Someone please help!
Hope this helps
Model: SCH-I545
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMK2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 20 12:44:43 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-I545_4.3_0012
Secure Boot Status: Type: Samsung
Hardware Version: I545.06
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Download saferoot. It is a simple batch file and works every time for me
Related
My previous phone was the Samsung Vibrant, which could be rooted by placing an "update.zip" that would be on the root of the internal SD card installing that from recovery, then unrooted/restored to stock (i.e. for warranty service) by putting the phone into download mode and using the Odin program on PC, plus a corresponding .tar file.
However, as I'm just now new to the Optimus T (I've had it for less than two weeks), I'll be rooting it for the first time, so how would I go about restoring it to stock in the event of a brick or warranty service?
Here's my phone's stats:
Model number: LG-P509
Android version: 2.2
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
[email protected] #1
Sat Oct 2 21:55:58 KST 2010
Build number: FRF91
Software version: LG-P509-V10h <- I assume this is what is meant by "stock"
P.S. For what it's worth, I'll be using SuperOneClick for the root, as Microsoft Security Essentials found an exploit (the "rageagainstthecage" issue) when I had it scan the z4root APK.
AFAIK z4root works fine on 2.2. And it has an unroot option in case you ever want to unroot.
PS: Wrong section. Belongs in general.
Sent from my LG Optimus One P500 using XDA App
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865479 that would tell you what you need to know. make sure you can find the correct firmware. I have a copy of the titanium version firmware, T-mobile us firmware was very difficult to find, very choosey about how you type the address.
I bought a rooted Droid Razr yesterday. I noticed that the contacts were not working and the stock text messaging app was missing.
First, I tried unroot/factory reset. I successfully removed root, but the apps were still missing/broken.
Second, I tried to flash the latest fastboot with RSD Lite (5.6) and VRZ_XT912_6.5.1-73_DHD-11_TA-3_1FF_02.xml and VRZ_XT912_6.5.1-167_DHD-14_M2-5_CFC_1FF_01.xml to no avail. The flash failed each time.
Third, I tried flashing with the Razr Utility - fail, again.
Fourth, I tried the alternative method (I forget the guy's name) and still no luck.
I was able to install Bootstrap Recovery but failed with clockworkmod backup.
I still have the missing/broken apps. Any suggestions?
My details are:
Android: 2.3.6
Baseband: CDMA_N_04.06.00R LTEDC_U_07.1F.00
Webtop: 2.0.0-139
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-g61e3522 [email protected] #2
Build: 6.5.1-167_DHD-14_M2-5
Build Date: Wed dec 28 16:48:13 EST 2011
ERI Version: 5
PRL version: 15109
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
I have experience rooting an OG Droid - but it has been a while.
Edit:
Not exactly sure how I did it, but I manged to fix it. I think it might have been a problem with the ADB Win 7 64 bit drivers
Ok, so this is my 3rd time rooting my Samsung Galaxy S2, my first ROM was a lighting one, If I can recall, that was rooted roughly 2 years ago, last year, I decided to go back to the STOCK rom and now, I want to install the JellyBam rom BUT apparently, I need CWM which I don't have and if I can recall, when I rooted my phone the first time, I don't think CWM existed back then unless it's that VOLUME-DOWN+POWER button thingy.
Anyway, I have an idea but just don't know how to get CWM, I know there are guides but they're outdated thus unreliable because there are updated ROMS and KERNELS. Now, on Jellybam's official site, it says I need CWM, I've downloaded an APP on the android "Rom Manager" but it says my phone needs to be rooted, I got ODIN but I just don't know what the heck do I use to root my phone with, I also downloaded the CM10.1 kernel because apparently, it has a better life efficiency. I've done far to many search and now, the information I came across is everywhere and I can't seem to piece it together.
P.S > I was reading this guide aswell http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290 but just don't get this "CWM-Kernel" and how to get it. Do I need to flash my phone again? How do I check?
PHONE INFORMATION
Model Number : GT-I9100
Android Version : 4.0.4
Baseband Version : I9100XXLQ6
Kernel Version :
3.0.15-1056084
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Wed Aug 22 22:55:24 KST
2012
Build number : IMM76D.XWLPW
P.S.S > This CM10.1 kernel I downloaded comes with CWM but the question is, how the heck do I install it? There's 2 folders and a Boot image, the folders are "META-INF' and "system", I suppose these files goes on your phone/sd card and from CWM, you install it from there but how can I install it if I don't have CWM?
http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/10/17/how-to-root-xwlpw-android-404-ics-galaxy-s2-i9100/
Just follow this guide to root ur phone again
Given the many threads (and different methods) for rooting a phone available here, why on earth would you link to a method on another site ?
I trust you're going to be around to hold the OP's hand when the inevitable questions come up if he/she has problems ?
Hello everyone,
I heard that if I root the device, I can remove all the junks added by AT&T and Google: can I just have the bare-bone Android OS on the device in that case?
If so, would you mind indicating me what the best rooting procedure is and where I can look-up the steps?
Thanks you!
You could just disable the at&t and Samsung stuff in the application manager settings. You can also root your phone and flash an aosp based ROM. Although some phones don't like aosp very much
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Thanks triavq but this is tedious.
triavq said:
You could just disable the at&t and Samsung stuff in the application manager settings. You can also root your phone and flash an aosp based ROM. Although some phones don't like aosp very much
Sent from my SGH-I717D using xda app-developers app
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I'm not familiar with the Android Open Source Project so I'd really like to have the opinion of someone who did root the device and who's happy with the result.
You don't have to root the phone to flash a debloared rom.
Don't quote, reply. If you quote, edit.
Thanks but I'm still waiting for the URL of a page that would clearly explain how to do that for a newbie like me (just rooted a Nook a long while ago...).
Yves.Dolce said:
Hello everyone,
I heard that if I root the device, I can remove all the junks added by AT&T and Google: can I just have the bare-bone Android OS on the device in that case?
If so, would you mind indicating me what the best rooting procedure is and where I can look-up the steps?
Thanks you!
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I am a fan of the pure stock AT&T rom frankly because everything works! Sure I'm missing some frills that version 4.2.2 has but oh well. I updated my phone with kies to ver 4.1.2, installed twrp recovery, rooted, and removed a lot of bloat. I'm pretty happy with my device now. I'll list below the steps I did.
To update to latest firmware (from any rom even rooted)
1. Open http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
2. Click Download for windows
3. Install Kies
4. Open Kies
5. Write down serial number of phone device (it's under battery)
6. Plug in phone to PC and power up phone while HOLDING volume down
7. Once you see the download screen on phone press volume up
8. On PC in Kies click "tools - Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"
9. Type in SGH-I717 (all caps)
10. Type in serial number
11. Follow directions
12. Once phone reboots you will have the latest OFFICIAL AT&T firmware (JB 4.1.2 as of 6-1-2013)
13. Perform a factory data reset before proceeding (it helps it run smoother)
14. Type in google info and enjoy!
To root the stock 4.1.2 rom
1. Use Odin 1.85 in Admin Mode for Windows users.
2. Install TWRP 2.5 via PDA settings.
3. Reboot phone into Recovery.
4. Install SuperSU via the Zip.
5. Reboot phone and viola. SuperSU is there and works.
Download TWRP recovery the Odin Method here:
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/96
Download SuperSU located here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/204
Your now on the latest software for the i717 and rooted.
To remove bloat my favorite app is Titanium backup pro. I always "feeze" an app, then use the phone for a day or 2 to see if anything doesn't work properly. If it does unfreeze it to fix. Stay away from freezing system settings. There are very few you can get away with freezing. Some of the apps I froze you may or may not want to depending on how you use your phone. Like for example I don't use allshare or quickpic but you might. I'll try to list what I removed thru titanium backup. But I might of uninstalled some and cant remember. I'll add to the list as I remember, freeze more, or if someone add's in future posts.
Froze or uninstalled apps:
Allshare play
Allshare service
Att drive mode
Att familymap
Att hot spots
Att locker
Att ready 2 go
Att smart wifi
Att navigator
Aurora
Blue sea
ChatOn
City ID
Device Help
Favorite apps 1.0
Featured Apps 2.0.47.256
Google search 1.0 (I left google search 2.5.8.... alone but freeze it from time)
Kies Air
Kies via wifi
Media hub
Ocean weather
S Suggest
Samsung account 1.4
Samsung backup provider
Samsung Browser sync
Samsung Calendar sync
Samsung Cloud data
Samsung Contact SyncAdapter
Samsung Push Service
Samsung Snote SyncAdapter
Samsunc Syncadapters 2.5.3
ScloudStarter
Try panning
Weather widget
weather widget main
windy weather
**BACKUP FIRST! **
*** Always freeze and test for a while before uninstalling.***
Thanks a lot for the detailed answer!
Exactly what I was looking for.
Looks like I'll have some fun during the week-end...
rangercaptain said:
You don't have to root the phone to flash a debloared rom.
Don't quote, reply. If you quote, edit.
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Unless you want to flash a AOSP rom if you want to you have to root, unlock, and add a recovery and then flash the ROM.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app
One question: as I'm already on 4.1.2 (see information below), can I just skip the step about installing it via what you described?
Baseband version: I717UCMD3
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-1117019, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Sat Apr 6 07:12:29 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I717UCMD3
One question: as I'm already on 4.1.2 (see information below), can I just skip the step about installing it via what you described?
Baseband version: I717UCMD3
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-1117019, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Sat Apr 6 07:12:29 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I717UCMD3
Yves.Dolce said:
One question: as I'm already on 4.1.2 (see information below), can I just skip the step about installing it via what you described?
Baseband version: I717UCMD3
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-1117019, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Sat Apr 6 07:12:29 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I717UCMD3
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Yes just skip to the root part with odin.
The other thing you could do is do a factory reset. I had a terrible experience with JB at first and had to factory reset twice. Now my phone is snappy (really snappy) and I have the stock ROM and I am rooted. There are multiple reports that flashing the update does not get rid of all the bits and pieces from prior ROMs, which may have the effect of slowing down performance. This I got directly from Samsung (although I paraphrased it here).
I suggest just reading the super everything thread about 10 times if you are new to rooting/flashing. It is in the general forum. I was a complete n00b about 2 months ago, now I flash roms because I'm bored while driving in my car My personal opinion is to install twrp/flash supersu, then make a backup. Once you have that backup, go crazy and flash away. Just make sure you factory reset before flashing new roms. Don't do advanced, and if you do, don't wipe emmc or sdcard. emmc hosts that nice backup you just made. Even with the bugs in most of the roms, they are 100x better than stock, and much faster. Even after taking all the AT&T and Samsung garbage out, it is still slower than a custom rom. I just tried stock again 2 days ago, wanted to give 4.1.2 a twirl, and it was much slower than the revolt or carbon I normally run. Have fun and good luck!
jonahly said:
Unless you want to flash a AOSP rom if you want to you have to root, unlock, and add a recovery and then flash the ROM.
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You don't have to unlock a phone to flash a rom. You unlock only if you need to use a different carrier's sim card.
You don't have to root a phone to flash a rom. You only root if you need to access the main file system ( access the root directory ).
You don't have to flash a recovery to flash a rom. You can flash a rom using Samsung software Odin3, or Samsung Kies, or a linux version Heimdall. You flash a custom recovery to make backups and have a convenient method to flash roms and do maintenence.
But to uninstall the ATT/Samsung apps, rooting is the path. Right?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
Yes then install Titanium Backup app. Freeze the apps you want to get rid of to be sure they aren't essential, then afer a fewbdays delete them.
But you can just flash the stock debloated JB rom.
Don't quote, reply. If you quote, edit.
I have been trying to flash the Liquidsmooth rom to my phone. In the process I have been figuring out how to back up my data so I don't lose all my personal files if I mess up. When I tried to install clockworkmod recovery (through another third party app, in hindsight not the greatest idea,) when I try and boot into recovery mode, it gives me a message in the top right corner saying
"secure fail: kernel"
and underneath that in bold print says
"System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone"
then proceeds to tell me to visit Verizon store to get help which I know they won't. I would like to figure out how to get this message to go away now that I thoroughly have researched Liquidsmooth and clockworkmod recovery and now know how they both work, the only thing keeping me back is this error message.
Also, if possible I would like to be able to keep my data safe on my phone while getting rid of this so I do not lose all of my contacts, app data, personal notes and things of that sort. That is the problem though, to flash the custom rom I would like to first backup all my data so I don't lose it.
thanks for your help
I have not seen that message before.
You certain that your are on MDK and have loki up and running?
Sounds to me like you're on something later, and tried to replace kernel which has set the Knox flag.
I'd guess you need to look into safestrap after you Odin back to stock.
gbushy121 said:
I have been trying to flash the Liquidsmooth rom to my phone. In the process I have been figuring out how to back up my data so I don't lose all my personal files if I mess up. When I tried to install clockworkmod recovery (through another third party app, in hindsight not the greatest idea,) when I try and boot into recovery mode, it gives me a message in the top right corner saying
"secure fail: kernel"
and underneath that in bold print says
"System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone"
then proceeds to tell me to visit Verizon store to get help which I know they won't. I would like to figure out how to get this message to go away now that I thoroughly have researched Liquidsmooth and clockworkmod recovery and now know how they both work, the only thing keeping me back is this error message.
Also, if possible I would like to be able to keep my data safe on my phone while getting rid of this so I do not lose all of my contacts, app data, personal notes and things of that sort. That is the problem though, to flash the custom rom I would like to first backup all my data so I don't lose it.
thanks for your help
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what is your basebuild?
Sounds like it's not mdk.
However people have been having problems lately with ROM manager installing custom recoveries. "Secure fail: kernel" does sound post mdk though.
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It may also be that the CWM isn't loki'd.
If you're sure that your phone has the MDK bootloader, try the all-in-one tool to install CWM.
Yes as was said your cwm isnt lokied. You can remedy this by downloading goo manager and letting it install twrp (already loki'd and highly recommended)
I am seeing the same thing and using a LOKI'd version of CWM 6.0.4.4. I tried installing the latest Omnirom this morning and ran into the same brick wall. I am on MDK - build & baseband.
I had tried to take the nightly update of 3/23 and got the same thing. This after having taken the previous updates successfully.
There's more going on here than meets the eye. I have run Triangle Away and reset the flash counter. Still no joy in Mudville!
Currently, I am back on the stock rom and rooted.
zeb carter said:
I am seeing the same thing and using a LOKI'd version of CWM 6.0.4.4. I tried installing the latest Omnirom this morning and ran into the same brick wall. I am on MDK - build & baseband.
I had tried to take the nightly update of 3/23 and got the same thing. This after having taken the previous updates successfully.
There's more going on here than meets the eye. I have run Triangle Away and reset the flash counter. Still no joy in Mudville!
Currently, I am back on the stock rom and rooted.
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I read on the Omni thread that others had that same thing happen. So that's an Omni issue as far as I know. I think some people are having issues with ROM manager installing their recoveries as well. Those folks have gotten past that issue by Odin back mdk and then using Flashify to install a recovery.
If the recovery isn't Loki'd properly and or the ROM/kernel....Then the problems begin. I'm sure you know this though
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Mistertac said:
I read on the Omni thread that others had that same thing happen. So that's an Omni issue as far as I know. I think some people are having issues with ROM manager installing their recoveries as well. Those folks have gotten past that issue by Odin back mdk and then using Flashify to install a recovery.
If the recovery isn't Loki'd properly and or the ROM/kernel....Then the problems begin. I'm sure you know this though
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I'm gonna throw another piece of the puzzle out - as I said, I am back to stock, rooted. Not debloated (yet). Getting a security message "Detection information: The device has detected an application attempting unpermitted sactions. To protect your device, it is recommended you reboot". Reboot now or Reboot later comes up when you click on the message.
Baseband version: I545VRUAMDK, Kernel version: 3.4.0-423399 [email protected] #1 Tue Apr 9 23:53:54 KST 2013, Build number: JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK, SELinux status: Permissive, Hardware version: I545.06
Hope this helps!
zeb carter said:
I'm gonna throw another piece of the puzzle out - as I said, I am back to stock, rooted. Not debloated (yet). Getting a security message "Detection information: The device has detected an application attempting unpermitted sactions. To protect your device, it is recommended you reboot". Reboot now or Reboot later comes up when you click on the message.
Baseband version: I545VRUAMDK, Kernel version: 3.4.0-423399 [email protected] #1 Tue Apr 9 23:53:54 KST 2013, Build number: JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK, SELinux status: Permissive, Hardware version: I545.06
Hope this helps!
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I believe if you freeze " SEAndroid" in TiBu those silly messages will go away. Its picking up an app you installed as a security risk. Even though it may very well not be. Worth a try.
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Also check to see that "verify apps" is unchecked under developer options. That should also do it.
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