Can't open .bak file with encryption! - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So, my brother backed up my Samsung Galaxy S4 on his laptop about 3 years ago. Can't remember the program used. He gave me the backup file yesterday.
(I screenshotted the file name and attached it here titled " FILE BACKUP TITLE.PNG")
I edited the file, to a .exe. (eg “Samsung SM-G350E_20191001_103009.bak” delete the bak and write exe after the dot and press enter.) That way I can access everything through winrar. However all of the files are encrypted! We have no idea what the password is, what shall I do! (Attached the password screen in winrar titled " RAR.PNG")
It has 1000's of photos from 2014-2017, I have no idea on what to do. I've checked out brute forcing, but I wasn't sure how to do it.
Thanks.

@AkiraPerera04
It exist RAR Password Cracker apps. GIYF ...

jwoegerbauer said:
@AkiraPerera04
It exist RAR Password Cracker apps. GIYF ...
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Wait, what are you saying?

AkiraPerera04 said:
Wait, what are you saying?
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Seems to me the backup was made by means of RAR for Android.

jwoegerbauer said:
Seems to me the backup was made by means of RAR for Android.
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Ah right ok. So what shall I do? I have tried so things, I'm stumped!

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Hi can anyone help pls?

I'm rather new to these kind of devices so please excuse the ignorance.
I have an XDA Atom Exec, I upgraded to WM6 with this site successfully.
I also would like to install HTC Home and Customizer as I like the big clock and icons, however I can't seem to find instructions on how to install them. I tried using the search function but nothing came up.
Can someone explain it to me please? Thank you.
Have you downloaded the cab files for HTC HOME and CUSTOMISER , if so just go copy them to your phone and then navigate from the file explorer of the phone to where you have pasted , and run (tap) Hope this helps.......
If you have not downloaded them ....find Ironeagles thread on this forum , to find the links
Or you can download the cab from http://www.pocketemu.com/download8.html
Regards,
Carty..
Hi, thank you for trying to help.
I think the problem is that I can't run the "setup". It opens in Internet explorer just like on my PC, I downloaded another copy from Carty's site and the same thing happens. Do I need a special program to open the setup XML file?
Thanks again..
Carty said:
Or you can download the cab from http://www.pocketemu.com/download8.html
Regards,
Carty..
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Hey Carty, I would like to ask about your Ultimate Theft protection. If I flash a new ROM, will it still be there?
xda noob said:
Hi, thank you for trying to help.
I think the problem is that I can't run the "setup". It opens in Internet explorer just like on my PC, I downloaded another copy from Carty's site and the same thing happens. Do I need a special program to open the setup XML file?
Thanks again..
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describe in steps how you did your installation. we don't usually deal with xml files for installation.
jiggs said:
describe in steps how you did your installation. we don't usually deal with xml files for installation.
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Well after downloading the zip file to my PC, I unzipped it in a created folder.
Sync'd my atom exec with the PC.
Opened File Explorer from ActiveSync, opened Program files on Atom Exec and just moved created folder with unzipped file into Atom.
After opened the created file from within the device and click "setup" with the stylus.
It opens up Internet Explorer and I can only view it as a document of some sort.
Hope that makes sense
No mate , you dont have to ZIP it (you are actually zipping the cab file which runs directly on the ppc , copy the .cab file without zipping it to your PC and then run ..)
This is what you do wrong
xda noob said:
Well after downloading the zip file to my PC, I unzipped it in a created folder.
Sync'd my atom exec with the PC.
Opened File Explorer from ActiveSync, opened Program files on Atom Exec and just moved created folder with unzipped file into Atom.
After opened the created file from within the device and click "setup" with the stylus.
It opens up Internet Explorer and I can only view it as a document of some sort.
Hope that makes sense
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if you will list the contents of your zip file, that would be helpful. we don't normally copy files to program files for installation.
Thank you everyone... the problem was exactly what udayrulz was describing. I merely had to just move the file over to the device and click it, instead of unzipping, create a folder etc.
Thanks again, this plugin is much easier on the eyes!
No Problem , glad it worked out

New Official ROM update PREVENT removing HTC_CM_Guardian

Hi all,
In my previous Sprint Mogul ROM, I can safely remove HTC_CM_Guardian.exe and sddaemon.exe by going to \Windows\Startup folder. This is per recommendation from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334536&highlight=htc_cm_guardian.exe
These 2 files created havoc in my previous ROM, including slow connection and short battery life.
However, with the new Official Sprint ROM (which enable GPS) function, I can NO longer remove it because:
1) It's no longer shown in \Windows\Startup folder
2) It's not shown anywhere in the Registry
3) Moving the file to a temp folder (Storage Card) somehow recreate the file.
Any suggestion?
What if when you moved the file to the temp folder, you created a folder or blank text file in the /Windows directory with the same name as the guardian.exe? that might prevent it from recreating itself and starting up.
Or try copying/pasting a blank text file of the same name into /Windows and overwrite the exe
ooshnoo said:
What if when you moved the file to the temp folder, you created a folder or blank text file in the /Windows directory with the same name as the guardian.exe? that might prevent it from recreating itself and starting up.
Or try copying/pasting a blank text file of the same name into /Windows and overwrite the exe
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I did, but I found out the file is a ROM file, so it's protected. I can copy to a Storage Card, but deleting or replacing it with a bogus file (I created a text file with the same .exe name) will give error that the file is protected.
In the past, I leave the actual .exe alone but just removed the startup shortcut in \Windows\startup. But I could not find any references in the Startup folder or Registry on how the file is started.
lanwarrior said:
I did, but I found out the file is a ROM file, so it's protected. I can copy to a Storage Card, but deleting or replacing it with a bogus file (I created a text file with the same .exe name) will give error that the file is protected.
In the past, I leave the actual .exe alone but just removed the startup shortcut in \Windows\startup. But I could not find any references in the Startup folder or Registry on how the file is started.
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use total commander or something else other than file explorer.
no2chem said:
use total commander or something else other than file explorer.
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I've tried Resco Explorer and it won't allow for a deletion of the .exe either.
So the file cannot be deleted. Anyone know how the file is loaded everytime the device reboot? note that it's NOT loaded from \Windows\Startup nor registry.
I was wondering the same thing. It doesn't even show up as a running task or service...
I just made a new connection and set that as my new default one as I was tired of it removing my DNS entries.
are u sure it boots up or the could have renamed it
Yes, it started by itself. I reset my device and using Memaid and SKTool I can see it starting again.
ooshnoo said:
What if when you moved the file to the temp folder, you created a folder or blank text file in the /Windows directory with the same name as the guardian.exe? that might prevent it from recreating itself and starting up.
Or try copying/pasting a blank text file of the same name into /Windows and overwrite the exe
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I can confirm that this works. Using resco explorer I changed the attributes from a read only file and then copied a text file overtop.
Keystone said:
I can confirm that this works. Using resco explorer I changed the attributes from a read only file and then copied a text file overtop.
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i tried to change the attributes using total commander and it just resets the settings right back after saving. still stuck...
ok i even tried using resco explorer. it says that its a file in the rom and it cant be deleted. and that was after changing the attributes as well. both times i also killed the running process. are you using the new rom?
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I can confirm that this works. Using resco explorer I changed the attributes from a read only file and then copied a text file overtop.
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I believe the key here is that he 'copied a text file overtop'.
I don't think you can change attributes or delete a rom file, just copy over it.
worwig said:
I believe the key here is that he 'copied a text file overtop'.
I don't think you can change attributes or delete a rom file, just copy over it.
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Perfect! this worked.
worwig said:
I believe the key here is that he 'copied a text file overtop'.
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OK, I didn't bother checking the attributes after the change... Was up past 4 and was trying to remove both the Guardian and ssdaemon. After a success with copy over one I decided to rush and just repeat exactly what I did to the other.
I am using a1jatt's ROM -- a cleaned (not quite enough.. ) ROM of the Sprint release with Telus settings.
i have this rom and ive tried everything that everyone said to work and NOTHING is working. i need help. i dont put another rom on here. i just want the internet and mms working. im using metro pcs on a htc touch pro.
stupidho said:
i have this rom and ive tried everything that everyone said to work and NOTHING is working. i need help. i dont put another rom on here. i just want the internet and mms working. im using metro pcs on a htc touch pro.
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this sucs
i want R4Reloaded rom I just flashed a Titan on metroPCS
how do I get the settings to stay?
hard reset (so you'll lose everything) then DO NOT let customizations run!!!!
it won't be installed. if you need something else from the extROm you can enable it and selectively install cabs.
hard reset (so you'll lose everything) then DO NOT let customizations run!!!!
it won't be installed. if you need something else from the extROm you can enable it and selectively install cabs.
Cycomachead said:
hard reset (so you'll lose everything) then DO NOT let customizations run!!!!
it won't be installed. if you need something else from the extROm you can enable it and selectively install cabs.
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and this will allow me access the EPST and ##DIAG# options

Hide Picures in album

Hello.
i have install program from the SD memory and some of the pictures displayed
in the album.
is there any were to hide the pictures or remove them without getting error on the software.
Thanks in advance
Search the Market for hide photos, I'm sure there are a few options
you can create an empty text file (using notepad), call it ".nomedia" and remove the ".txt" extension.
Place this file where you want pictures/audio to be ignored...
works for me.
I tried to upload a sample file, but for some reason, I can't, but it is pretty straight forward.
Thanks For the Help. but when i copy the txt-nomedia nothing is happening- i can still see the files
Or, rename the folder the pics are in to .(name here)
Android ignores folders that have a (.) as the beginning character
wow it works but the program wont open :/
thanks anyway. i learned something new
PiloterB said:
wow it works but the program wont open :/
thanks anyway. i learned something new
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Oh well that seems to be a problem. I suggest you email the developer and ask him to put it so that the pics don't show in the gallery. It has a simple fix on his part
Yes, Maybe i will do it.
Thank you For you Help
maybe some how i will learn how ti use the commands in Linux
guys i did put [.] before a folder in my hero which many images but still those images are visible in gallery. i even tried putting .nomedia file in that folder but still images are visible. any idea? cheers
dying4004 said:
guys i did put [.] before a folder in my hero which many images but still those images are visible in gallery. i even tried putting .nomedia file in that folder but still images are visible. any idea? cheers
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Reboot your Hero.
Problem
The problem is that after a few days the files in the directory containing the .noname file are gone. The directory is than empty exept for the .noname file, that still exists.

Halfbrick folder in es file explorer

Just wanted to ask I saw a halfbrick folder in my explorer not sure what it was. It was in the main root of internal memory it had a file with keystore.dat i thi k it was called opened it with html viewer just to see if I could find out what it may be associated with but it had my device info in there so imei etc. All I did in the end was wipe phone and install a previous nand but wondered if anyone knew what it was? Thanks
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Just wanted to ask I saw a halfbrick folder in my explorer not sure what it was. It was in the main root of internal memory it had a file with keystore.dat i thi k it was called opened it with html viewer just to see if I could find out what it may be associated with but it had my device info in there so imei etc. All I did in the end was wipe phone and install a previous nand but wondered if anyone knew what it was? Thanks
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It's game folder.
http://halfbrick.com/our-games/
kurabiye said:
It's game folder.
http://halfbrick.com/our-games/
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I did think so just I couldent find much about it ah well thanks mate

Question Cant deleted file on folder Android

How to deleted file on folder Android..someone hava a same problem with me..?
what file, how did you create the file, how do you deleted it and how do you know it isn't deleted?
alecxs said:
what file, how did you create the file, how do you deleted it and how do you know it isn't deleted?
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I want deleted telegram X file on folder Android-data-telegram x folder..just try it by yourself..
what file and how do you delete it? I don't have Telegram and I don't know what you mean. when I ask for a file then I expect a clear name, like /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Camera/IMG_20230403_012715.jpg
alecxs said:
what file and how do you delete it? I don't have Telegram and I don't know what you mean. when I ask for a file then I expect a clear name, like /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Camera/IMG_20230403_012715.jpg
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Android 12+ security..cant access or deleted on folder Storage/emulated/0/Android/data or obb

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