Hello! I am one of many of the SCH-R530(X) users and I would like to upgrade to the best available ROM Kernel & Firmware for my device. I am unsure of what carrier it is on, the device does not have active service, and I bought it for $20 USD about a year or so ago
There currently is no SD card installed but I do have 16GB internal - it is running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with developers options enabled -
I'm running Baseband Version R530XWWUBMK4 with build number JSS15J.530XWWUBMK4
The kernel version:
3.0.31-2116674
[email protected] #1
Fri Nov 22 19:13:23 KST 2013
SE for Android Status
Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-R530X_4.3_0100
Hardware Version
R530X.01
Now that the nitty/gritty is posted above, I would like to figure out the easiest way to get this ROOTED and have it completely up to date! If I can get Android Pay working with the NFC reader that would be stupendous! I almost installed a malware riddled version of towelroot 4.3 from one of the similar threads, seems this device has been deprecated for a few years now, however I loved the S3 and personally owned an SCH-I535 which lasted me for a good year and a half, unfortunately a friend has taken this device, and installed the guts into another phone for his dad.
I'd like to get this up to date, and try some new apps on it. Any recommendations, or information pertaining to my model would be certainly useful!
Thanks so much XDA and I hope to get some responses!
PriusVapor said:
Hello! I am one of many of the SCH-R530(X) users and I would like to upgrade to the best available ROM Kernel & Firmware for my device. I am unsure of what carrier it is on, the device does not have active service, and I bought it for $20 USD about a year or so ago
There currently is no SD card installed but I do have 16GB internal - it is running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with developers options enabled -
I'm running Baseband Version R530XWWUBMK4 with build number JSS15J.530XWWUBMK4
The kernel version:
3.0.31-2116674
[email protected] #1
Fri Nov 22 19:13:23 KST 2013
SE for Android Status
Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-R530X_4.3_0100
Hardware Version
R530X.01
Now that the nitty/gritty is posted above, I would like to figure out the easiest way to get this ROOTED and have it completely up to date! If I can get Android Pay working with the NFC reader that would be stupendous! I almost installed a malware riddled version of towelroot 4.3 from one of the similar threads, seems this device has been deprecated for a few years now, however I loved the S3 and personally owned an SCH-I535 which lasted me for a good year and a half, unfortunately a friend has taken this device, and installed the guts into another phone for his dad.
I'd like to get this up to date, and try some new apps on it. Any recommendations, or information pertaining to my model would be certainly useful!
Thanks so much XDA and I hope to get some responses!
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Your phone appears to be very similary to the i747.
You can probably flash ROMs from that device.
You will get better replies if you posted here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-all
PriusVapor said:
Hello! I am one of many of the SCH-R530(X) users and I would like to upgrade to the best available ROM Kernel & Firmware for my device. I am unsure of what carrier it is on, the device does not have active service, and I bought it for $20 USD about a year or so ago
There currently is no SD card installed but I do have 16GB internal - it is running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with developers options enabled -
I'm running Baseband Version R530XWWUBMK4 with build number JSS15J.530XWWUBMK4
The kernel version:
3.0.31-2116674
[email protected] #1
Fri Nov 22 19:13:23 KST 2013
SE for Android Status
Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-R530X_4.3_0100
Hardware Version
R530X.01
Now that the nitty/gritty is posted above, I would like to figure out the easiest way to get this ROOTED and have it completely up to date! If I can get Android Pay working with the NFC reader that would be stupendous! I almost installed a malware riddled version of towelroot 4.3 from one of the similar threads, seems this device has been deprecated for a few years now, however I loved the S3 and personally owned an SCH-I535 which lasted me for a good year and a half, unfortunately a friend has taken this device, and installed the guts into another phone for his dad.
I'd like to get this up to date, and try some new apps on it. Any recommendations, or information pertaining to my model would be certainly useful!
Thanks so much XDA and I hope to get some responses!
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Download Kingoroot for pc and install it.
Enable USB debugging on your phone and connect it to your pc using a USB cable.
Connect your pc to internet.
Open Kingoroot, it will detect your phone automatically.
Click the root button and wait for the process to complete.
Augustoandro said:
Download Kingoroot for pc and install it.
Enable USB debugging on your phone and connect it to your pc using a USB cable.
Connect your pc to internet.
Open Kingoroot, it will detect your phone automatically.
Click the root button and wait for the process to complete.
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Is there a safer alternative? I have heard that KingRoot may contain adware/spyware and that's the last thing I need. I'd also like some instructions/information as to perhaps the latest ROM, hopefully working with Android Pay (I know it's possible!)
PriusVapor said:
Is there a safer alternative? I have heard that KingRoot may contain adware/spyware and that's the last thing I need. I'd also like some instructions/information as to perhaps the latest ROM, hopefully working with Android Pay (I know it's possible!)
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Not KingRoot but Kingoroot. Both are different.
I've found a cheap alternative solution to broadcast FM radio to bluetooth headsets. Here is the Link
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[SIZE=+1]Q1: I would like to know what's inside my device?[/SIZE]
Please check here for your device's specifications:
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[SIZE=+1]Q2: Where can I find the USB drivers for my device without installing Kies?[/SIZE]
Here you will find them: Samsung USB Drivers
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To access root in Linux means that you have full administrative rights over your device and achieve things that you could never do before if you haven't done so. It can be pretty risky if you don't know what are you doing so be warned!!
But remember this: When you aren't root, you are the user of the device. When you're rooted, you are the owner of it.:good:
[SIZE=+1]Q4: How do I root my SGP?[/SIZE]
The prefered method is using Odin or heimdall to flash an insecure kernel or a custom rom which will enable root for you. You should find them in the android development section.
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Here's a link to help you
How to use heimdall and odin
[SIZE=+1]Q6: What is a custom recovery?[/SIZE]
A custom recovery is mostly the native android recovery modified from the source to feature multiple options like backup a whole ROM or flashing a rom for example. The most known one and the only one available for our devices is the ClockWorkmod Recovery or commonly called CWM.
[SIZE=+1]Q7: How can I get CWM?[/SIZE]
Flash a custom kernel with CWM support.
[SIZE=+1]Q8: Where I can find a list of ROMS and kernels?[/SIZE]
Here you can find them all:
The Samsung Galaxy Players (All variants) All-In-One Thread
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See Q7 for answer
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Check a Recovery thread made for your device
[SIZE=+1]Q11: I would like to flash CyanogenMod but I've lost my Efs? (for 4.0 users)[/SIZE]
Please check at the end of this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23290275&postcount=2
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Please see this thread for all ADB information:
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Well logcat isn't a cat on a log. It's a system element from android used to record the system logs. This is the most efficient way of squashing bugs when developpers are facing problems. To use logcat, you will need ADB. See Q10 for setting ADB.
This is how you can see logcat
Code:
adb logcat
This is how you can save a logcat into your computer
Code:
adb logcat -d > logcat.txt
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Custom roms are modified software made in order to offer more features and options. There's 2 types of custom roms: the stock based ones and AOSP ones
Stock: They are based from the manufacturer's original firmware.
AOSP: They are compiled from the android source and provides a pure stock experience if the manufacturer have an interface overlay. They often offer much more and unique options than stock roms. (like Cyanogenmod, AOKP, or ParanoidAndroid for example)
[SIZE=+1]Q15: Nice! how can I flash those ROMS??[/SIZE]
Normaly the roms threads should have the necessary instructions in order to flash them.
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Well... Android is first and most a mobile phone, tablet OS and not a PMP OS. The OS think you're a phone and then use cell standby but don't worry, there's no battery life extracted from there.
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There's not really best kernels and roms. Just try them out and see which one you prefer.
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goldflame09 said:
Shall this be my reserved just in case?
Sent from my YP-G1 running ParanoidAndroid v1.6 (ICS)
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Why not. More is better than less. :good:
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
Well written, deserves to be pinned. :good:
Batter life
So now that i understand that the cell by is nothing to worry about, but because its a software issue the batter% shows it drains rapidly. What do we do when it says we only have 10% left? charge it? because that would be daily, or will it keep running?
Thanks
droid_noob21 said:
So now that i understand that the cell by is nothing to worry about, but because its a software issue the batter% shows it drains rapidly. What do we do when it says we only have 10% left? charge it? because that would be daily, or will it keep running?
Thanks
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There's a big difference between determining what programs are using a certain percentage of the battery (it's based on CPU time and network use), and how much total battery has been used (based on voltages). I would say the total battery percentage left is mostly accurate, but it's not quite (see attached screenshot) (at least it could be tweaked a bit). But I still recommend you to charge it at 10% to ensure future battery capacity. If you drain it too much, it will wear down -- in the screenshot, I had accidentally left it on for a week.
Galaxy 5.8 information
Howdy, I'm a long time lurker on the forums; have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S (AT&T) from several years ago and recently nabbed a new gadget on a business trip to Korea. I got a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8 for $220 and thought it should be relatively simple to root. I was wrong.
Can we add information about the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8?
Model: YP-GP1
Android: 4.0.4
Kernel: 3.0.8-1168015 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Dec 7 20:57:12 KST 2012
Build#: IMM76D.GP1KRALL1
FM Radio: Works in Korea; not so much anywhere else. It finds stations during search but only plays static. (Tried Spirit UL its not happy either. It reports that it cannot access the FM tuner. Maybe it needs root?)
TV Tuner: Same as the FM Radio // Frequency differences?
Storage: 16 GB (expandable with sdcard slot)
Screen: 960 px x 540 px / Capacitive / Multi-touch
Network: 802.11g,b,n
GPS
Bluetooth (can't tell what version, the manual is Korean; I assume its BT3.0)
Battery life is good, runs for a few days on a single charge with power saving enabled.
Haven't used it for any really fun stuff as I can't seem to get root on it. All the ICS 4.0.4 rooting methods on this site have failed.
Going to look at the kernel source from Samsung and see if I can make heads or tails of it.
N0Karma said:
Howdy, I'm a long time lurker on the forums; have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S (AT&T) from several years ago and recently nabbed a new gadget on a business trip to Korea. I got a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8 for $220 and thought it should be relatively simple to root. I was wrong.
Can we add information about the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8?
Model: YP-GP1
Android: 4.0.4
Kernel: 3.0.8-1168015 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Dec 7 20:57:12 KST 2012
Build#: IMM76D.GP1KRALL1
FM Radio: Works in Korea; not so much anywhere else. It finds stations during search but only plays static. (Tried Spirit UL its not happy either. It reports that it cannot access the FM tuner. Maybe it needs root?)
TV Tuner: Same as the FM Radio // Frequency differences?
Storage: 16 GB (expandable with sdcard slot)
Screen: 960 px x 540 px / Capacitive / Multi-touch
Network: 802.11g,b,n
GPS
Bluetooth (can't tell what version, the manual is Korean; I assume its BT3.0)
Battery life is good, runs for a few days on a single charge with power saving enabled.
Haven't used it for any really fun stuff as I can't seem to get root on it. All the ICS 4.0.4 rooting methods on this site have failed.
Going to look at the kernel source from Samsung and see if I can make heads or tails of it.
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There's not really anything about the 5.8 so I don't think I will add something for it as of right now. As of spirit, you need to be rooted in order to use it. As for t-dmb, (tv) you can only use it in South Korea (exclusive technology).
Envoyé depuis mon Nexus 7 avec Tapatalk
I have a galaxy player 4.0 YP-G1, and then update it ... stay all perfect with the exception of the most important. When I connect the audio cable and start the music, the device automatically restarts. They know that it can be?
Model Number: I9000
Firmware: 2.3.5
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-CL562447-G1XXKPN TerraSilent_intl-1.3.5
Compilation: GINGERBREAD.UEKI8
Just a message to get posts to 10. I'm a long time reader please ignore.
josephcantrell4 said:
Just a message to get posts to 10. I'm a long time reader please ignore.
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Please don't post randomly. It's against xda rules
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
its theres way to swap internal to external sd in 4.4? like in cm10.2??
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lildhiel08 said:
its theres way to swap internal to external sd in 4.4? like in cm10.2??
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Hi guys my samsung j7 speaker sound is low is there any way to increase its sound and plz tell me how to root this device without computer
Hey guys,
This is my 1st post here ever.
The only time I fiddled around with rooting an android phone was more than a year ago when I had an AT&T Samsung infuse. I followed very detailed instructions on how to root it and upgrade it. It worked like a charm and I'm so grateful to all of you experts trying to help newbies.
A friend of mine went to China last month and brought me a Samsung s3 clone.
The phone is factory unlocked BUT
1. It doesn't have the original google play application. It has a similar logo which leads to a Chinese app store.
2. Google mail account application is missing
3. The phone supports only Chinese, Korean and English languages. (I'd like to use it in different ones)
So I need to re-install a good Android version that has all the Android features that I'm missing
I thought it would be easy to find instructions on how to do it it here, but unfortunately I wasn't lucky to find a direct and clear step -by step instructions for my phone model
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300
Model #: mtk6515_ics2
Android version: 4.0.4
Base band version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V14
Kernel Version: 3.0.13
[email protected]#1
Build Number: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.18
Custom Build Version: V15.12
Please help!
Is there anybody out there?
Is there anybody out there? :crying:
Hey man,
unfortunately I don't think anyone can help you rooting/changing roms as it's a replica and there isn't a real development for it.
BUT as for the play store you can DL the apk directly from here:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/05/14/download-latest-google-play-store-4-1-6/
As for the phone language, after installing the google play store look for:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale&hl=en
and choose the language of your wishing. That is in case that your phone supports it.
If you mean by google mail account the gmail app then in that case:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...ith-slide-out-navigation-and-brand-new-inbox/
BTW for future references - try to make a search for yourself I'm sure you could've find those in less than a minute
Cheers.
Thanx
Thanx a lot for your effort and concern.
I downloaded the latest google play apk, I installed it, but it wasn't working apparently because "google login service" and "google services framework" were missing too!
So I downloaded them, but they needed to be installed in system/apps.
I downloaded "root explorer" which should help me accessing the system folder.
I copied&pasted the apps in system/apps but a message says "your phone should be rooted first in order to paste" came out.
So back to square1
On the other hand, I tried to disactivate some of the annoying Chinese applications that came with the system using "root app delete", and guess what?
I get the same message that I should root this phone first.
So how can I root this bloody thing???
Yeah that is sounds pretty frustraing..Well I guess you won't find here a "how to root s3 replica" guide and personally I wouldn't try and rooting the device as it could easily brick it.
I suggest you go to the store and tell them that you've got a phone with no option to download apps, or connect to your Google account...
Hope you'll sort things up with the store soon
eytan123 said:
Yeah that is sounds pretty frustraing..Well I guess you won't find here a "how to root s3 replica" guide and personally I wouldn't try and rooting the device as it could easily brick it.
I suggest you go to the store and tell them that you've got a phone with no option to download apps, or connect to your Google account...
Hope you'll sort things up with the store soon
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I wish I could follow your advise. The shop is 4000 miles away in China.
There is a google store app installed, but it's fake. It has a similar icon but with different proportions. The problem is that it's in Chinese and it deals with chinese applications.
Oh that is unreachable, but maybe can you contact them via Email etc..?
Anyways I found this thread I think you'll see it much more beneficial than my help as I don't have experience on rooting replicas and it's focused on your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1921178
eytan123 said:
Oh that is unreachable, but maybe can you contact them via Email etc..?
Anyways I found this thread I think you'll see it much more beneficial than my help as I don't have experience on rooting replicas and it's focused on your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1921178
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thanx,
This method is for i9300 mtk6575
Will it work on my phone which is i9300 mtk6515_ics2?
What are my chances to brick the phone if I follow this procedure?
festerzio said:
thanx,
This method is for i9300 mtk6575
Will it work on my phone which is i9300 mtk6515_ics2?
What are my chances to brick the phone if I follow this procedure?
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If you flash recovery from different device, there's a big chance you brick it
Try to use MTKDroidTools to root it, its pretty safe.
As @lolet said correct, you can possibly brick your phone...
That's why I advise you to ask in the thread I've linked onto, there are fellows there with much more experience than myself with rooting your device.
I guess in the last couple of years I've flashed hundreds of times but only on samsung, htc and motorolas.
Cheers
Good time. Please help find the firmware on clone I9300. For many drivers pumped and can not find adequately to my I9300. Lays bricks. All who have tried to upload the firmware through Flush Toole an error S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (5054) do not know where to find them. Here is a description of TA
model
I9300 1:01
network
Dual sim card
An unlocked 2G GSM 800/850/1800/1900MHz
Processor (CPU)
MTK 6575 1.0GHz
operating system
Android 4.0.4
RAM
512
ROM
* Support TF card up to 32GB
screen
4.7 inch Touch Screen Resolution: HD AMOLED, 800 * 480Pixels
camera
Front 1.3 / Rear 8MP with Flash Light, Support Video record
wireless
WiFi 802.11b / g, GPRS/EDGE/3G, Bluetooth 2.1, FM-radio
GPS
Integrated GPS-Navigation + AGPS
TV
No.
sensor
G-sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, motion sensor
clone GT-9300-Microsim second one is the usual Sim, OS 4.04, kernel version 3.0.13, lxq @ server0-br # 1 Thu Mar 14 11:53:11 GST 2013 build number ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.18 , Custom build version v19.01
photos of the phone attached
zver16 said:
Good time. Please help find the firmware on clone I9300. For many drivers pumped and can not find adequately to my I9300. Lays bricks. All who have tried to upload the firmware through Flush Toole an error S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (5054) do not know where to find them. Here is a description of TA
model
I9300 1:01
network
Dual sim card
An unlocked 2G GSM 800/850/1800/1900MHz
Processor (CPU)
MTK 6575 1.0GHz
operating system
Android 4.0.4
RAM
512
ROM
* Support TF card up to 32GB
screen
4.7 inch Touch Screen Resolution: HD AMOLED, 800 * 480Pixels
camera
Front 1.3 / Rear 8MP with Flash Light, Support Video record
wireless
WiFi 802.11b / g, GPRS/EDGE/3G, Bluetooth 2.1, FM-radio
GPS
Integrated GPS-Navigation + AGPS
TV
No.
sensor
G-sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, motion sensor
clone GT-9300-Microsim second one is the usual Sim, OS 4.04, kernel version 3.0.13, lxq @ server0-br # 1 Thu Mar 14 11:53:11 GST 2013 build number ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.18 , Custom build version v19.01
photos of the phone attached
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please this firmware link ,,,
Before I am get subjected to ridicule. I'd like to say that I've cheakd almost ever source possible, hell I've even looked it up on this site. But not many cricket user know how to root their phones apparently. I have like 20 drives on my computer, and none of them work dor this root. I was just wondering if you guys (On this Award winning forum) could help me, this is my first post here. I really just want some help Rooting this Device, my dad gave it to me, and went team IPhone, so its worthless. But besides the fact that he cut off the plan, I can still use the WiFi, and get on instagram, and stuff like that. I'll just assume that You need as much information as possible to help me root this device soooooo......
Device name: SCH-R530C
Android version: 4.3
Base band version: R5030CWUCMK3
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-2107144, [email protected] #1 Mon Nov 1121:10:36 KST 2013
Build Number JSSI5J.R530CWUCMK3
SE for Android status: Enforcing, SEPF_SCH-R530C_4.3_0018
Hardware Version: R530C.01
I'm completely sure that half of this info was irrelevant. But I'm also sure that one of you can help me. Please, I've tried my very hardest, and this is my LAST resort. Tell me If you need any more info. :fingers-crossed:
I'm new to the forums, though I did look around for a similar issue before registering to post this. Hope this isn't redundant!
Anyway, down to brass tax: I have an SCH-1545 from Verizon, and at one time had Hyperdrive 20 running which required the use of Safestrap. For a number of reasons I eventually went back to stock rom and being new to Android may have may a few crucial errors, though I haven't bricked my phone. I believe I've somehow flashed an improper stock rom, even though it does 'work' for the most part. The only problems are a few GUI bugs, mostly delays when using the keyboard, and the fact that when I try to update to Lollipop from the popup that incessantly invades my homescreen it fails and boots back into 4.4.2.
If anyone has any ideas or knows what I should do, PLEASE ask me any other information you need and help me sort this out.
Android version 4.4.2
Baseband version 1545VRUFNK4
Kernel version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 Feb 20 2015
Build number KOT49H.I545VRUFNK4
SE for Android status Enforcing SEPF_SCH-I545_4.4.2_0027 Sep 02 2014
Secure boot status Type: Samsung
Hardware version I545.07
Security software version MDF v1.0 release 3 VPN v1.4 release 2
Munky33 said:
I'm new to the forums, though I did look around for a similar issue before registering to post this. Hope this isn't redundant!
Anyway, down to brass tax: I have an SCH-1545 from Verizon, and at one time had Hyperdrive 20 running which required the use of Safestrap. For a number of reasons I eventually went back to stock rom and being new to Android may have may a few crucial errors, though I haven't bricked my phone. I believe I've somehow flashed an improper stock rom, even though it does 'work' for the most part. The only problems are a few GUI bugs, mostly delays when using the keyboard, and the fact that when I try to update to Lollipop from the popup that incessantly invades my homescreen it fails and boots back into 4.4.2.
If anyone has any ideas or knows what I should do, PLEASE ask me any other information you need and help me sort this out.
Android version 4.4.2
Baseband version 1545VRUFNK4
Kernel version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 Feb 20 2015
Build number KOT49H.I545VRUFNK4
SE for Android status Enforcing SEPF_SCH-I545_4.4.2_0027 Sep 02 2014
Secure boot status Type: Samsung
Hardware version I545.07
Security software version MDF v1.0 release 3 VPN v1.4 release 2
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If your phone doesn't update to lollipop then you are very lucky man. You should never update to lollipop because your bootloader will be even more locked with "Secure Download". This is mainly why i hate lollipop and all samsung lollipop smartphones.
Your Kitkat is very good i'm sure you do not want bugs so you would not like to update to lollipop.
A LOLLIPOP SMARTPHONE DOESN'T EVEN VALUE MORE THAN A SCREW.
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Hello there!
I don't know how to put this in writing in the proper way but this is more like an invitation for security experts because I desperately need help with this...
First I have to admit that the last time when I played with and android device was with a Samsung Galaxy S i9000. installed and tried out various roms, almost bricked it twice before settled with cyanogenmod, I never had any security issues with that phone and I felt safe. I knew what is allowed and what's not.
As a GUI designer for almost 15 years I had to learn to deal with various systems but I'm no coder or any kind of expert on Android systems, just persistent and curious.
To cut to the point about a week ago I purchased from a Chinese manufacturer HAWEEL H1 model, their one and only android phone (what you can find on haweel website).
I didn't connected this phone to any of my proper accounts, or wherever sensitive data is stored because It does not appeared to be a clean device,
and today I got my first phishing sms, in a form of a whatsapp activation code. Never ever in my life received such message on this cell number, and I began to worry.
So my question is:
1, How can I investigate that this rom has a built-in malware/backdoor/rootkit etc?
2, Can I install a stock rom to this phone?
3, I do not know how this fits but I rather pay someone to check out this device/rom and give some advice how to make this phone secure and safe.
I can give all the information that is needed just ask please, the phone is rooted.
Model number:
HAWEEL-H1
Android version:
5.1
Android Security Patch level:
2016-01-01
Baseband version
MOLY.WR8.W1449.MD.WG.MP.V6.P3,
2015/09/21 16:30
Kernel version
3.10.72 [email protected] #2
Sun Jun 12 20:09:14 CST 2016
Parts of the debug log:
Build: w825_648_aw_ycx_p087g_ver_lzm_v1.05
Build fingerprint: 'HAWEEL/teksun/teksun:5.1/LMY47I/1465728198:user/test-keys'
Bootloader: unknown
Radio: unknown
Network: Telenor HU
Kernel: Linux version 3.10.72 ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.8 (GCC) ) #2 SMP PREEMPT Sun Jun 12 20:09:14 CST 2016
Command line: console=tty0 console=ttyMT0,921600n1 root=/dev/ram vmalloc=496M androidboot.hardware=mt6580 bootopt=64S3,32S1,32S1 lcm=1-jd9365BB_hd_dsi_vdo_w825_ycx_p087g_auo fps=5628 vram=13631488 printk.disable_uart=1 bootprof.pl_t=1730 bootprof.lk_t=1981 boot_reason=0 ramoops.mem_address=0x83f10000 ramoops.mem_size=0xe0000 ramoops.console_size=0x10000 androidboot.serialno=0123456789ABCDEF androidboot.bootreason=power_key gpt=1
I appreciate all the help or just point me in the right direction...
David
Most China based devices have all the above because it is required by china's Government. It is built into the main frameworks.
As with all no name devices you won't find and clean roms for it as they never release kernel source code and developers never touch them.
Thanks for this info, so if I understand correctly there is now way that this phone will be ever clean, basically I can throw it out into the trash?
zelendel said:
Most China based devices have all the above because it is required by china's Government. It is built into the main frameworks.
As with all no name devices you won't find and clean roms for it as they never release kernel source code and developers never touch them.
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stedko said:
Thanks for this info, so if I understand correctly there is now way that this phone will be ever clean, basically I can throw it out into the trash?
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Honestly, that is what I would do. Then I would save up and get a device not out of china.
Bought this for travel, It seemed like a good idea to buy a cheap droid which is not a problem if gets lost or destroyed.
Thanks again.
zelendel said:
Honestly, that is what I would do. Then I would save up and get a device not out of china.
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stedko said:
Bought this for travel, It seemed like a good idea to buy a cheap droid which is not a problem if gets lost or destroyed.
Thanks again.
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Yeah I can understand that. Best advise at that point would be grab one of the cheap devices from a prepaid carrier. When it comes to cellphones alot of things play a part. Mainly when traveling. Like China based devices are allowed to come with malware as well as things like key loggers, screen recorders and software to phone home back to China.