The Mini M8S TV Box is a new budget box running Android 5.1 with the Amlogic S905 and 2GB of Ram.
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Hello,
it coming with root or how it can be rooted?
Thank you.
The Mini M8S is very intriguing. SD card, Bluetooth, and 2 GB RAM. Just need to find it from a reputable retailer online, since I'm probably going to stay away from Gearbest. Would like to know if this box can be wiped and installed with a vanilla Android OS. Would like to start from scratch and not be running any of their pre-installed junk.
Also kind of a bummer this doesn't do 5G wifi. I would think that all the newer boxes would include it. It's got everything else I'm looking for in a budget Kodi box.
fireman_vt said:
Hello,
it coming with root or how it can be rooted?
Thank you.
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According to the review, it's already rooted. I think the question is whether or not it can be flashed with a different ROM. Hopefully there's a guide out soon. Would love to get vanilla Android on it. (just ordered one off Gearbest)
hello, the seller said that it is ...
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By Brown Apr-04/2016 12:04:38
Question:
Is this unlocked i.e rooted? I came across many apps that say not supported by this device in the play store. Is this where I should or could side load them by merely downloading the .apk myself ?
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Hello Brown,
Thank you for your inquiry,it is unlocked but not rooted.You can download the app in the media center like kodi.Have a nice day.
Got mine yesterday from gearbest. It was rooted and I must say I'm very impressed. Very fast and played everything I've tried with no buffering and perfect picture. Very happy
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KevandLynds said:
Got mine yesterday from gearbest. It was rooted and I must say I'm very impressed. Very fast and played everything I've tried with no buffering and perfect picture. Very happy
Sent from my SM-N920C using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Hi, can you tell me if this boots when powered or do you have to turn it on with the remote? Thanks.
Gunde said:
Hi, can you tell me if this boots when powered or do you have to turn it on with the remote? Thanks.
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It's powered up as soon as I plugged in the cable
Hello, I also I got one. Well done, compact, without lags. The device is root. Only small usb ports and little available RAM. I personally use a Nova launcher and combined small keyboard with touch.
Best Regards.
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Hi to all. Does anyone know how to reflash the rom in case we need to do so? The device is rooted. A bad apk may cause harm. Where can we find the rom to reflash if this happens?
I've also got e of these but is giving me problems with failed updates and random reboots. Could do with reflashing to see if this solves the problem but I have no idea as to where to get the files from for this device. Anyone know?
Or is there a different firmware I can try?
Cheers
From http://www.gearbest.com/:
By Bryan Apr-12/2016 05:04:55
Question:
Where can I download firmware updates?
Reply::
Hello Bryan,
Please kindly send us e-mail to http://www.gearbest.com/about/contact-us.html. Then we will contact our supplier to ask for the update firmware.
This box is very nice, here are some details:
There is a small hole underneath for the reset button; you can use a toothpick to hold the button while you insert the power. This will give you access to recovery.
Looking at traffic flow I can see it connects to fota4.adups.cn to determine if there is a new update and downloads the updates from: hwfotadown.mayitek.com
Here is the latest patch as of this writing:
http://hwfotadown.mayitek.com/ota/r...04011829-LMY47V-2016041117331460428050687.zip
At this time I am unable to find a full firmware IMG file that I could use with the "USB Burning Tool" (The ultimate recovery, if things go bad)
For me there is no OTA update (says i have the latest), device comes with firmware from 28 of March, It is working fine though.
I installed Selinux mode changer to make Selinux permissive and after reboot the device was unresponsive. I tried the reset procedure as described by tpcip6 above and after a factory restore the device restored the rom perfectly. All apps were there despite the fact that i had uninstalled a couple of them. I was surprised. How could this happen? Is there a hidden recovery partition or something? Anyway i was happy that the box was fully functional again.
r0c0 said:
For me there is no OTA update (says i have the latest), device comes with firmware from 28 of March, It is working fine though.
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I'm getting the same problem. Other people have mentioned that there's an update by my OTA is saying it's up to date even though i have the March version. Even the screenshots from @fireman_vt show an April update.
Thanks to @tcpip6 i've downloaded the new update.
Also, i'm having an issue with Kodi and SPMC where any 5.1 file i play with passthrough enabled causes audio drops every few seconds (i'm using HDMI). Hopefully the updated can help with this issue.
pratikp16 said:
I'm getting the same problem. Other people have mentioned that there's an update by my OTA is saying it's up to date even though i have the March version. Even the screenshots from @fireman_vt show an April update.
Thanks to @tcpip6 i've downloaded the new update.
Also, i'm having an issue with Kodi and SPMC where any 5.1 file i play with passthrough enabled causes audio drops every few seconds (i'm using HDMI). Hopefully the updated can help with this issue.
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Did you manually applied the update and did it work?
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Did you manually applied the update and did it work?
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I am still at work so haven't had a chance. I hope it's as simple as booting into recovery and flashing? Will try an OTA just before in case.
pratikp16 said:
I am still at work so haven't had a chance. I hope it's as simple as booting into recovery and flashing? Will try an OTA just before in case.
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Dont think you need recovery, just copy the file to root of sdcard and then in the update app choose offline.
Maybe they removed the update because of issues like the disappearing of google play store?
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Hi All,
I have a Tablet S running honeycomb 3.2.1 update, stock rom. I've associated my google account and while some apps will install/update via google play - many will not. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to root/whatever like I normally would with a device I own myself (this is a work unit).
I've tried clearing market/download data/cache many times, reboot many times. Even gave up for a week and came back to it - same deal.
Can anyone shed some light on why this thing is being so difficult??!!?
FYI ICS update not avail for me yet.
Did you login to google talk? if not try logging and retry
I had the same issue. Had to wait for the market to to updated for it to start working again.
Market is currently on latest version, no good. I can uninstall updates back to "android market" but that doesn't work either.
Google talk is all signed in and fine - that's not the problem as I can download *some* apps. If signin weren't working nothing would d/l.
M.
So you are not able to root this tablet because your boss have given you a device to work with or was it a gift and now you can keep the tab ?.
If som i should not wait any longer to root this tab, and install the inverted app from condi's AiO tool, this will reïnstall the play app, and probaly also the bug,
Even if its a work device, you could simply follow all the steps with rescue-backdoor etc in HC and then automaticly download ICS (UK) version,
Once you downloaded the ICS update you could simply get the unrooted version again by installing without following the steps for prerooting the signed zip.
on a later point, everyone will get ICS on their tabs, so no-one will notice right,?
Maby this info doesn't helped you out att all, but i think this is quite handy
Succes!,
Its been supplied to us by sony to promote stuff in store. Its still the property of sony ... So I'm not going to mess with rooting
Still haven't found a solution to the market, but I don't need it as much now. Was trying to get some wmv files working in something other than stock video player and market was being a pain not downloading things. Ended up getting mxplayer installed and just gave up on market and transcoded all the movie files. Not the best solution, but it works.
M.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
mattman83 said:
Its been supplied to us by sony to promote stuff in store. Its still the property of sony ... So I'm not going to mess with rooting
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If it belongs to Sony, why don't you let Sony fix it?
Install moded apk market
mattman83 said:
Its been supplied to us by sony to promote stuff in store. Its still the property of sony ... So I'm not going to mess with rooting
Still haven't found a solution to the market, but I don't need it as much now. Was trying to get some wmv files working in something other than stock video player and market was being a pain not downloading things. Ended up getting mxplayer installed and just gave up on market and transcoded all the movie files. Not the best solution, but it works.
M.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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Allright that says enough xD but then like Cat McGowan said, if you work at such a company why wouldn't you send it back by your self?. from what i understand you are working at a company thats regonized as a sony dealer am i right?, because your problem is a system thing, nothing that you can do about it, ( On a normal way )
It's surely just a software thing though, seems pointless sending it back for that. I did get my other video issue sorted so I don't really *need* market any more, and it got announced today that we should get ICS tomorrow (short notice, huh?!).
M.
Yép that will probaly fix your problem and after you installed ICS try to do a factory reset this is recommend so your old settings are clean again. Cache etc.
Good luck.!
Hi guys.
I had similar problem after updating from gingerbread to ice. After trying all tweaks nothing worked. Flashed again and nothing happened
However, disabling download from unknown source solved the problem.
My advice would be that when flashing a new rom without using external ed card, remove it before flashing. After flashing, disable download from unknown source. Try going to google play and update or download something. Once it worked, restart your phone and you can enable download from unknown source back.
I tried this twice and saw that it worked perfectly.
Hello, my GFM updated in early April to the latest version (1.117.0306), but will not connect to the GF now. I had to remove everything and reload the 1.98 version on my phone which works fine. I have the latest software on the Gear Fit, R350XXU0BNG2.
It keeps trying to update automatically and I have to keep deleting the GF Installer under Appliacations to stop it.
Anyone have any ideas on how to best proceed? I would like to have the latest version (1.117.0306), but I've tried several times and reset the GF, but nothing works. BT fails to connect. It sees the unit, but will not connect.
Thanks,
Sammy
I found version 116 that works pretty well. You can go into the galaxy app site and set the app not to auto update but you get lots of nag message asking to upgrade.
Honestly at this point, the nag messages are close to making me stop using the watch. When the upgrade notification pops up, it steals focus. So while it's annoying because it's an extra step to use the phone when unlocking, it also presents other issues. I use my phone for work. I have a Bluetooth headset. I usually leave my phone on my desk. If I'm away from my phone and a call comes in, I can usually just answer it from the headset. However, if the upgrade message is currently in the home screen, because it steals focus, the Bluetooth cannot answer the call. I've already missed 1 call because of it. I hope Samsung gets off their asses and fixes this. I mean, what does the regular consumer do who isn't on this site and doesn't know how to roll back to a previous version.
Yeah it's getting really annoying.
Do you guys have the latest firmware installed on the gear fit?
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I think I so. Mine is R350XXU0BNG2
Sammy
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I'm on OA2
The nags are killing me on this issue. So much so, that I am seriously contemplating jumping to the Garmin VivoActive. I know it has its own issues, but at least it won't keep me from using the device.
I backed my firmware on my GF back to a previous version via Odin and started over. Everything loaded, updated and connected fine. Even my GF updated it's firmware during the process. Here is how it ended up:
GF firmware: R350XXU0BNE5
GFM: 1.117.030622
Hope this helps.
Sammy
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
OMG
sgroover60 said:
I backed my firmware on my GF back to a previous version via Odin and started over. Everything loaded, updated and connected fine. Even my GF updated it's firmware during the process. Here is how it ended up:
GF firmware: R350XXU0BNE5
GFM: 1.117.030622
Hope this helps.
Sammy
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HOLY ******************! This actually WORKED! I tried everything! I have a SCH-I545 (Verizon Galaxy S4) and wasted so much time talking to Samsung support about my issue. They had me do a whole bunch of nonsense including factory resetting my Gear Fit and phone, with no success. I installed different firmwares from all over with no success. I even rooted my phone and installed non-Samsung managers (and you guessed it!) with no success. Then I read this and figured I'd give it a shot.
Downloaded this firmware: r350xxu0bnd8.rar (full, not just update)
Using Odin I flashed the BL, AP, and CSC. Then installed a fresh copy of Gear Manager v.1.117.030622 and tried to connect. Told me to upgrade the firmware on my Gear Fit, which I allowed. After the firmware was upgraded, the Gear Fit connected without a problem!!!! THANK YOU SAMMY!!! :good: :good: :good:
@echo top. Thanks for the heads up on what firmware you flashed. When I tried flashing ne5 I would just get boot loops. After flashing bnd8, it connected and updated to ne5 on it's own. FYI - I did not do a fresh install of 1.117. Just my existing 116 that I let update. All good.
Interesting. I will have to try that.
Connection problem confirmed solved
@DeathBySnuggles Yeah I was having the same problems with some firmwares, regardless of which version or where I downloaded them from. Might be an issue of flashing just an update on top of a different firmware version (without flashing the entire firmware set all at once). Not sure.
I had the bluetooth connection loop with BOA2/BNE5/BNG2 and Manager v.1.117.xxxx. Then at one point I almost bricked my device with a firmware from a questionable source. It was unresponsive, but using Kies I manually (it did not automatically detect it) searched for either the model or serial number of the Gear Fit and forced a fresh firmware install. That didn't solve my bluetooth connection errors though, still had the bluetooth connection loop.
I learned through my frustrating chats with Samsung that there are two different versions of Gear Fit. One is a U.S. version, and the other is the international version. Both apparently have the same model number, but are different based on the serial numbers. I really don't know the difference other than that's what they told me. I DO know that there are different firmwares for different countries. When I flashed my Gear Fit with firmware downloaded from the internet, they were usually based on versions from around the world (not U.S.). My guess is that by flashing a previous version of the firmware from any country, installing or updating Gear Fit Manager to the newest version, then upgrading the firmware through Gear Fit Manager installed the CORRECT firmware for the country you are in. If I'm wrong, someone speak up!
Kies didn't even install the correct firmware apparently, but this method worked for me. I spent hours everyday for MONTHS trying to correct this problem, and @sgroover60 posted the simple solution! It has been working without failure or problems ever since! Thanks again Sammy! :good:
gokartracer5 said:
Interesting. I will have to try that.
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Stuck in a boot loop after flashing ND8. Maybe I have the wrong version of it.
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DeathBySnuggles said:
@echo top. Thanks for the heads up on what firmware you flashed. When I tried flashing ne5 I would just get boot loops. After flashing bnd8, it connected and updated to ne5 on it's own. FYI - I did not do a fresh install of 1.117. Just my existing 116 that I let update. All good.
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Can you point me to where you downloaded the proper firmware to get back to BND8? I keep getting stuck in boot loops too.
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Stuck in a boot loop after flashing ND8. Maybe I have the wrong version of it.
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Can you point me to where you downloaded the proper firmware to get back to BND8? I keep getting stuck in boot loops too.
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Never mind. Found it. Got it working.
Was just coming to link you. I googled it and found it in someone's dropbox!
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Was just coming to link you. I googled it and found it in someone's dropbox!
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That's where I found it too! I've been using XDA forever but never signed up to post on the forums until now, so I was not allowed to post a link to the dropbox (since I am a newbie under 10 posts).
@DeathBySnuggles could you put a link to the dropbox download? I still cant... I think it would help others find it quickly.
Has anyone seen the ridiculous responses from Samsung support in the Galaxy Apps Reviews for Gear Fit Manager? Generic responses that don't work. They always like to blame your problems on the devices being rooted as well! Downgrading the firmware on the Watch via ODIN and then running the Gear Fit Manager 1.17 worked for me as well. I just updated my Galaxy S4 to Stock Rooted Lollipop 5.01 and when the watch didn't work with it either I knew it must be a firmware/software issue isolated to the watch. Glad I checked this forum again and found this solution. No more upgrade nag messages! That in itself is ridiculous. Nobody should be forced into updating software unless it's for some sort of API or PCI compliance etc.
Well, Hello.
I'm stuck in the "Failed to connect to Manager" part, I already made a full flash of FW r350xxu0bnd8, install all kinds of Gear Fit Manager, and still can't even access menu information on the Fit.
I'm using S4 mini and s5 mini.
lucky116474 said:
Well, Hello.
I'm stuck in the "Failed to connect to Manager" part, I already made a full flash of FW r350xxu0bnd8, install all kinds of Gear Fit Manager, and still can't even access menu information on the Fit.
I'm using S4 mini and s5 mini.
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First delete any and all gear fit managers from your phone. Second, flash the xxxBND8 firmware to the gear fit using Odin on your computer (the entire firmware, including the AP, BL, and CSC at the same time). You can find the xxxBND8 firmware by googling r350xxu0bnd8 (we found it on someone's dropbox, I wish I could post the link for you). When that is complete, then install a fresh copy of gear fit manager 1.117.xxxx on your phone (I recommend just using the galaxy apps application). Once you have a fresh copy of gear fit manager 1.117.xxxx, then try to connect to the gear fit using the gear fit manager. The first time it tries to connect it will ask to upgrade the firmware on the gear fit through the manager (not through Odin). Click 'allow' to start the upgrade process. It might seem at some points like the update process has frozen, but it's just slow and will finish in approximately 5 minutes. Once the gear fit has been upgraded to the proper xxxxBNE5 firmware, I think the gear fit restarts. After it restarts or whatever, it should ask you to connect on the gear fit. Then try to connect to it using gear fit manager 1.117.xxx and it should connect without a problem. If you have more questions, read this entire thread first (not that long at this point, probably only 2 pages). If it's STILL not working, let me know I'll try to help you through this. I know how frustrating this can be...
Ive got an android tablet that is having trouble after rooting with kingroot.
Worked fine for a while after rooting, main reason I rooted was to remove the bloatware installed (full of disney apps etc)
After removing the apps, then i started having trouble after reboot, and the following message keeps appearing and wont go away.
"unfortunatley, the process com.android.systemui has stopped"
Hopefully im asking in the right area here, but im hoping i can find a decent firmware with the bloatware removed , and hope that flashing will fix this once and for all at the same time.
What complicates this is that this model is for the New Zealand market and i think they are renaming another model number for New Zealand.
If another firmware is available that i can flash onto this tablet, it would be great thanks
Specs:
Its produced by southernTelecom
Model: ST10NZ
Android 4.42
firmware 2.01
kernel version 3.4.67
build number
ST10_20141217
BN: (another build number) 01.04.006.074.07
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Here is a link to the product.
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?...ab-ST10-10-Android-Tablet-for-Kid--Work---Qua
Bumping.
Anyone able to help find a ROM?
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If it's any help, I'm having the same problem, still unable to find a solution, mines the ST13, but have the same problem with "com.android.systemui" - Be keen if you find a solution, I'm happy to restore the original ROM (or custom) but unable to find either as yet.
Here's hoping...
net nanny
waynez2016 said:
If it's any help, I'm having the same problem, still unable to find a solution, mines the ST13, but have the same problem with "com.android.systemui" - Be keen if you find a solution, I'm happy to restore the original ROM (or custom) but unable to find either as yet.
Here's hoping...
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net nanny is hardcoded and dont remove netlauncher 3 . if you deleted it, it breaks the android.ui and there is no recovery image.
If anyone can come up with a ROM image, that would be great.
I also have been told here to try downloading net nanny off google play.
Apparently that works.
waynez2016 said:
If it's any help, I'm having the same problem, still unable to find a solution, mines the ST13, but have the same problem with "com.android.systemui" - Be keen if you find a solution, I'm happy to restore the original ROM (or custom) but unable to find either as yet.
Here's hoping...
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Im looking for the stock ST13 firmware & ROM any chance you can upload i have three I've burned through and my backup got tainted?
XxKodedxX said:
Im looking for the stock ST13 firmware & ROM any chance you can upload i have three I've burned through and my backup got tainted?
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If a ROM could be found it would be great.
I got mine working again after reinstalling the netnanny app from the play store, fixed it. But it still does not run flash.
Net nanny
re downloading net nanny from the play store does work, at least to get it working again. I had a problem that after that message popped up a few times (com.android.systemui failed to load) or whatever, I couldnt click on anything. AFTER I factory reset the tablet, that problem stopped. The message kept popping up, but I was able to click "OK" and type a few letters on the setup page lol. I got into the play store, found net nanny, downloaded it, and SHAZAM! Its working again. i JUST WANT TO PLAY MY GAMES LOL. THANKS TO WHOEVER FOUND THIS OUT! I hope this helps the next person that un-installs net nanny lol. BTW, I contacted southern telecom and said I got a virus or whatever and requested a website to download the firmware, so if they give me that information, I will share it with you all
Any news on that link for the firmware
Playing with a ST13 now, the os disappeared and tablet is stuck at bootloader, unable to do anything at this point. Windows does not recognize tablet and now I am out of options.
Anyone have any ideas thoughts?
I recently got a Timmy M20 but it comes with a pesky Trojan virus embedded in the youtube system app (Malware bytes told me). I think the best way to deal with this would be to in install a new ROM. The problem is it's relatively new/uncommon phone and I can't find any resources to help me. Unfortunately as far as I know I can't even root it as it's android 6.0
If anyone has any of the following it would be of great assistance:
Stock ROM for Timmy M20
Custom ROM for TIMMY M20
third party recovery compatible with this phone
advise on viability of porting a ROM from another similar phone(although I think I need the stock ROM to do this?)
Any advice on dealing with this is appreciated. My ultimate goal is to remove the malware but I would also like to install a new ROM for fun/learning.
Specs:
Model: M20
Manufacturer: Timmy
Android Version: 6.0
CPUABI: armeabi-v7ar
Hardware: Mediatec mt6580
Kernel: 3.18.19+
Paddy4 said:
I recently got a Timmy M20 but it comes with a pesky Trojan virus embedded in the youtube system app (Malware bytes told me). I think the best way to deal with this would be to in install a new ROM. The problem is it's relatively new/uncommon phone and I can't find any resources to help me. Unfortunately as far as I know I can't even root it as it's android 6.0
If anyone has any of the following it would be of great assistance:
Stock ROM for Timmy M20
third party recovery compatible with this phone
advise on viability of porting a ROM from another similar phone(although I think I need the stock ROM to do this?)
Any advice on dealing with this is appreciated. My ultimate goal is to remove the malware but I would also like to install a new ROM for fun/learning.
Specs:
Model: M20
Manufacturer: Timmy
Android Version: 6.0
CPUABI: armeabi-v7ar
Hardware: Mediatec mt6580
Kernel: 3.18.19+
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I have the phone and having same problem also. I have searched online for solution but all to no avail. I hope someone here at XDA can truly help out.
No root success
Hi
I'm a complete beginner, prompted by the infuriating malware on my Timmy M20 to try and find a solution.
I've tried Framaroot, didn't work. I've tried downloading Kingoroot to my phone, and also to my laptop and connecting with USB. That didn't work either.
I've subscribed to this thread in the hope that somebody somewhere will solve it.
In the meantime I will keep looking, trying & pestering my techy friends.
I did, however, find a stock Rom - on shareaz.us - downloaded to pc, scanned it for viruses (seems to be clean), so it's there if I need it.
Bump - would also like root guide for timmy m20 pro and timmy m12. Malware installed by default. Not good.
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Same problem here.... got the "stock ROM" from needrom.com. It has even more malware according to Malwarebyte.
Bump - same issue.
I managed to root the phone. Here's what I did (do it at your own risk!)
1 Unlock bootloader.
You need to enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking on your phone
Boot the phone into fastboot mode. Switch off. Vol up & power together.
The phone will give you three choices (in very small fonts so maybe magnifying glasses called for)
Middle option should be fastboot
Choose it
On your pc, you need to have installed fastboot. Google if you have not done so.
On pc, command prompt;
fastboot flashing unlock (everything will be wiped; if this does not work, type fastboot help for a list of commands)
boot up the phone by taking out the battery and switch on as normal. Should take a long time. Everything is wiped
2. Install TWRP
get the file recovery_timmy_m20_pro.img google drive 0Bwq1wxJqkB4nbjZzb3huWF9fZ0U (I cannot post links )
boot the phone to fastboot mode as above
fastbbot flash recovery recovery_timmy_m20_pro.img
Once it's done reboot the phone into recovery mode (instead of middle option in fastboot, it's the first option)
You should hopefully have TWRP
3. Install SuperSU
download latest SuperSU zip file
copy to sdcard.
insert sd card
boot phone into TWRP
install superSU.
Hopefully you are done
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Forgot to mention. After rooting, I cannot uninstall Youtube and the other malware as it cause instability. I get "Unfortunately youtube has stopped working" error repeatedly.
Still searching for solution.
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Thank you for this! I managed to find a solution to prevent the ads from popping up. I use an app called noRootFirewall and it blocks the virus's access to the internet (preventing downloads of ads, etc).
I will try your root solution now, this phone has half decent hardware so it would be good to actually get it running without malware at some point. Maybe try installing Android 5.0 somehow?
Timmy M20 TWRP?
http://www.timmymobile.com/en/
Shenzhen Hengyuan Dingye Technology Development Co., Ltd.
M20 20160925 171115 in "settings" app, APK:RepMetagen, Android:Triada-QJ says Avast. Cannot be removed.
Sends some data to aliexpress.com says iptraf on my router.
Seller is FUDISI Tech via amazon.de, support says backup and reinstall using this link:
https://mega.nz/#!k7ohibCQ!iIdGvs4TktRnRCHUiGLbbFaRTGX72ae9Hu0Wm_IZkUk
M20_20161121-151942.zip
md5sum M20_20161121-151942.zip
6792c782647faa8629a2399e7d88c454 M20_20161121-151942.zip
A ROM.
Oh dear:
$ clamscan -r --no-summary --infected --bell --detect-pua=yes --detect-structured=yes M20_20161121-151942
M20_20161121-151942/MultiDownloadTool_V1604.zip: Win.Trojan.Ramnit-7820 FOUND
...
SPMETA_DLL.dll: Win.Trojan.Ramnit-7820 FOUND
SPMultiPortFlashDownloadProject.exe: PUA.Win.Packer.BorlandCpp-9 FOUND
Providing (espionage) malware is a "federal offense" in all countries, I suggest we contact the authorities to take appropriate action.
I had the "Tube has stopped working" screen blocker that was driving me crazy. BUT it turned out NOT to be malware.
When I first received the phone, I turned tube OFF, because I do not use it. THAT is the problem. I turned tube back on after a hard reset, and problem solved. And, yes, even doing a hard reset is a PITA, but it can be done even with the screen blocker, if your fingers are nimble enough to (1) hit the OK button on the screen blocker, and (2) immediately hit the "Reboot OK," button on the box under it, during the half-second that the original screen blocker is recycling. It took me about 40 tries, but I no longer have the problem reported above as long as I leave tube "enabled." Hope this help. I was about to process Timmy through the garbage disposal before I figured this out.
Avast reported Triada trojan has downloaded one more module and "gstore" malware, blocking the phone completely until reboot.
I'll trash this phone and ordered one with OTA Android security patch support.
I just had some problems with my M20 Pro too. I've bought the phone in early july 2017 with a software released 2016/10/29. I've checked for updates several times but the system said that this was the most recent version. After 4 weeks trouble started...
First Google started to warn about the youtube app which couldn't be updated from the app store. Deactivating this app lead to a never ending "youtube was stopped" message loop.
A few days later my wifi switched off randomly and full screen ads appeared where they shouldn't have. Time to do a malware scan... I chose the 30-day-trial version of Malwarebytes and it found 5 trojan infected apps (incl. youtube). But without root they couldn't be deactivated or deinstalled.
After a while Malwarebytes reported that a file called fotaupdate.apk was ready to install, so I installed it. I don't know if this file was already present on the system or if Malwarebytes downloaded it. A few seconds after the installation a download of a system update (2016/11/29) started and installed. The malicious youtube app was still present, but it was the only infected app left. Soon a second update (2016/12/05) showed up. This time the system was free of malware after installation. Shortly after a last system update (2017/08/14) arrived and android is pretty up-to-date on my M20 Pro now.
So, before messing around with rooting and firmware flashing, try to get the ota update to work and install the available system updates.
I received the phone today. It has 2016/10/29 firmware installed, with youtube app infected issue
However when I check firmware update, it says that system is already updated.
Is there a way to force the update or to install the newest one manually?
As said by chameo in his post, the latest should be dated 2017/08/14
thank you
cinxda said:
As said by chameo in his post, the latest should be dated 2017/08/14
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For M20 PRO Model.
And this dated firmware ROM may contain latest malware not detectable by virus scanners yet,
be careful.
Chameo said:
After a while Malwarebytes reported that a file called fotaupdate.apk was ready to install, so I installed it. I don't know if this file was already present on the system or if Malwarebytes downloaded it. A few seconds after the installation a download of a system update (2016/11/29) started and installed. The malicious youtube app was still present, but it was the only infected app left. Soon a second update (2016/12/05) showed up. This time the system was free of malware after installation. Shortly after a last system update (2017/08/14) arrived and android is pretty up-to-date on my M20 Pro now.
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I wonder if sharing "fotaupdate.apk" file by Chameo could unlock updates on our devices. If possible, we should give a try.
cinxda said:
I wonder if sharing "fotaupdate.apk" file by Chameo could unlock updates on our devices. If possible, we should give a try.
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NO, not from untrusted sources, has the package been verified or has s/he "unknown sources" enabled?
Besides the TIMMY M20 PRO is a completely different model, this package may brick the M20.
@woprr
Wow, that's the pessemistic view of life, eh? With the 2016/10/29 stock software version for the M20 Pro we are already stuck with a malware infected system. It can only get better.... not all of us are fond of flashing firmwares with adb, fiddeling around with command lines or rooting devices with TWRP.
Maybe you have noticed that already the software from 2016/12/05 was malware-free. If there had been malware it would have been discovered within half a year, I guess. But yes, there's always some risk left...
By the way, I doubt that any manufacturer in this highly competitive market can afford to release malware infected software all of the time.
You are right, the M20 and M20 Pro are different models with different firmwares. I've posted my experience in this thread because there are also some M20 Pro owners here, searching for a solution for their problems.
I've found a fotaupdate.apk on a SD card I've used with my M20 Pro some time ago. I've sent it to cinxda to try if it works. We'll see...
Hello everyone. I have a samsung galaxy s7 edge (SM G935F) and i recently received the android 8.0.0 from samsung. Downloaded and installed directly via the cellphone.
But after updating i am getting this internet/connection drop issues a lot.
Now a lot of times when im connected in wifi or using the 4g mobile internet, im getting a lot of internet lag/drops. Example: at whatsapp, when i sens a message, the clock appears and only after a little rhe time the message is send.
Example 2: at facebook, somerimes it lags and takes too long to load the content (same happening in instagram). Or at clash of clans, it is showing that symbol of internet issue.
Besides those internet bugs/lags, the android 8.0.0 is ok.
I already did a factory reset yesterday via the phone, and saved the files with smart switch. But the problem persists. I also checked and my wifi internet and my mobile internet are ok.
Does anyone knows how to fix this issue? Is there a newer version of the ROM, maybe? Or if not, is ir possible to downgrade to android 7 again (really wouldnt like this option but....)?
If anyone could help that would be great. But for the record:im really newbie at android stuffs....if you can help, please could you explain step by step?
Thanks everyone
lokoroxbr said:
Hello everyone. I have a samsung galaxy s7 edge (SM G935F) and i recently received the android 8.0.0 from samsung. Downloaded and installed directly via the cellphone.
But after updating i am getting this internet/connection drop issues a lot.
Now a lot of times when im connected in wifi or using the 4g mobile internet, im getting a lot of internet lag/drops. Example: at whatsapp, when i sens a message, the clock appears and only after a little rhe time the message is send.
Example 2: at facebook, somerimes it lags and takes too long to load the content (same happening in instagram). Or at clash of clans, it is showing that symbol of internet issue.
Besides those internet bugs/lags, the android 8.0.0 is ok.
I already did a factory reset yesterday via the phone, and saved the files with smart switch. But the problem persists. I also checked and my wifi internet and my mobile internet are ok.
Does anyone knows how to fix this issue? Is there a newer version of the ROM, maybe? Or if not, is ir possible to downgrade to android 7 again (really wouldnt like this option but....)?
If anyone could help that would be great. But for the record:im really newbie at android stuffs....if you can help, please could you explain step by step?
Thanks everyone
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I have the same phone but in my region the OTA 8.0 upgrade didn't arrive yet so I took a french official 8.0 for SM-G935F and installed it. After about one week I can tell it works like a charm and even better than before with the Marshmallow firmware. I don't see a solution with your specific connection problem but I can try to find and bring you the OS that I downloaded and used if you want.
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I have the same phone but in my region the OTA 8.0 upgrade didn't arrive yet so I took a french official 8.0 for SM-G935F and installed it. After about one week I can tell it works like a charm and even better than before with the Marshmallow firmware. I don't see a solution with your specific connection problem but I can try to find and bring you the OS that I downloaded and used if you want.
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mate if you can post here the download link of your OS would be great !!! So i install it and do a complete reset & cache wipe.
Did you downloaded at Sammobile ???
lokoroxbr said:
mate if you can post here the download link of your OS would be great !!! So i install it and do a complete reset & cache wipe.
Did you downloaded at Sammobile ???
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NO, i can't seem to remember where i downloaded the firmware from, but I am sure it wasn't from Sammobile because it take ages to download. But I still have it on my laptop so I'm uploading the .rar on mediafire.
All you have to do:
Get Odin
Get the ROM (extract it separately, you should see the AP, BL, CP, CSC components)
Cause I am a new user on the forum it doesn't allow me to post external links so let's get around that:
type in w w w. mediafire . com /file / tx3676bj71vz17f/G935FXXU2ERD5_G935FOXA2ERD5_BTU.zip (copy paste and remove all the spaces)
Activate USB debugging (google that, you can get it in 30 secs)
press and hold power+home_button+volum_down then press volume_up when it asks you to confirm that you know what you're doing.
Open Odin, you should see that your phone is recognized (in the top left rectangle it shows COM something.
Add the AP, BL, CP and CSC from the folder to Odin by pressing the specific buttons and then selecting them, wait between them if necessary, it will tell you.
Make sure re partition is not ticked in the options tab.
after everytihng is ready, click start and wait some time.
When it is done you should see PASS in green and your phone restarting.\
From there you just have to configure your new OS. Bare in mind that you should know the google acc and password that you had on the phone before, else it will get FRP locked.
Hope this helps, If you have any questions feel free to ask.