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.
bump!
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...
Device Model: RNE-L21
Huawei Mate 10 lite
Android version: 7.0
Hello, everyone.
A few days ago I switched from Supersu to magisk and everything was fine! However one day, my camera and audio stopped working completely (plus YouTube), :crying:
I may already know the cause of this:
It could be because I've restored my stock boot image too many times. Why did I do that? Because I wanted to completely uninstall Magisk and install it again to refresh some stuff. Now my device model just says this:
Generic_a15
However it was RNE-L21 before!
I've tried a lot of methods to fix it, but it still doesn't work! I've seen people saying an "RUU" will fix it, however I don't know what that is and how to do it. BTW I've already. Factory resettled my device but it still doesn't work! Pls help soon! :crying::crying::crying:
I've got a nokia 7.1 and setting up now. I have three problems.
I cannot install netflix. It does not appear from the google play store. If I install it manually, only showed a message 'this phone is not supported.' what will be the problem?
I cannot use google pay. I can load the information of my credit card. When I try to authenticate the card for the actual use, it fails. The app says, this phone is unlocked or changed and for the security reason, the use of google pay is restricted. But in my knowledge, my phone is in mint condition.
It is android 9. with security patch for 1Aug2018. I found from your website that it is not the latest update so I tried to update but, the system update says this is the latest version.
I'd like to fix at least the security update problem. It is annoying to keep it August.
Any solutions?
Is there any way to install the security update manually?
Are you running the standard ROM? Sounds like you might be rooted and running a custom ROM.
I have also some problems on my phone nokia 7.1 TA-1085, when i opened the camera it says camera keeps stopping. My youtube, torch light and camera wont work. Some months ago it worked automatically and stoped working few days. It happende 2 times. Now its not. I did many things like clear storage, forced to stop still not.So today I updated android 10 still not. Any solution ? Please;
Solchoi said:
I've got a nokia 7.1 and setting up now. I have three problems.
I cannot install netflix. It does not appear from the google play store. If I install it manually, only showed a message 'this phone is not supported.' what will be the problem?
I cannot use google pay. I can load the information of my credit card. When I try to authenticate the card for the actual use, it fails. The app says, this phone is unlocked or changed and for the security reason, the use of google pay is restricted. But in my knowledge, my phone is in mint condition.
It is android 9. with security patch for 1Aug2018. I found from your website that it is not the latest update so I tried to update but, the system update says this is the latest version.
I'd like to fix at least the security update problem. It is annoying to keep it August.
Any solutions?
Is there any way to install the security update manually?
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Are you bootloader unlocked? Netflix will not install if the phone is bootloader unlocked.
You can manually install the security patch OTAs. Go to the OTA DLL thread ...skip to page 6/7. Download the .zip package for the each monthly update and put them on an SD Card. Reboot to recovery and select "apply update from SD."
I'm on mobile so I can't link right now.
I have to admit, I'm pretty confused and a bit tired... nothing is working for me as in other phones and I can't seem to find any reliable info how to tackle my problems :/
I have the RMX2202 model in the 8/128 GB version.
My end goal is to have Android 12 and from what I read, I need the latest Android 11 update first for that. Only, the system shows me that the version I have (RMX2202_11_A.13) is already the latest, and from what I look on the internet, A.16 is already available.
I even downloaded a zip with both the OS version A.16 and the Android 12 beta, but when I try to install either of them, it shows me "Verification failed. Package incompatible with your system."
I also tried booting the phone in safe mode, because I saw that people on YT had an option to install from a file there.... but I don't have it. I can only do Wipe, or Reboot.
Please help :c
PS.: This phone is from a major chain store in Poland, so I'm assuming it is the Global version.
Welcome to XDA
Consider yourself lucky.
Android 11 and 12 are a mess.
Android 10 is still relatively functional and usable.
Rule #1 - If your device firmware is fast, stable and fulfilling its mission, let it be.
Thank you for the welcoming msg
But just one thing, I said that I have RMX2202_11_A.13 on my phone right now, so I'm already on the Android 11, but just not on the latest update of it.
And I understand your point, but I'd still want to try Android 12, and even root this phone in the future.
I appreciate your warnings, but these are my needs right now and I'd very much like to know how and if I can do it at all on this phone
Android 12 beta was only for firmware a09.
Have the exact same issues! Can't do anything, I think it might be that I choose to unlock the bootloader via dev option but not sure, have you done that as well? I cant boot in to real recovery (only have the same option as you mentioned, wipe,reboot,turn of)
Can someone help us or point us in the right direction on how we can at least sideload an update somehow? No root, stock ROM.
Rydian_ said:
Thank you for the welcoming msg
But just one thing, I said that I have RMX2202_11_A.13 on my phone right now, so I'm already on the Android 11, but just not on the latest update of it.
And I understand your point, but I'd still want to try Android 12, and even root this phone in the future.
I appreciate your warnings, but these are my needs right now and I'd very much like to know how and if I can do it at all on this phone
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Here's what I done.
Installed the VPN below
LineCN - VPN to visit China - Apps on Google Play
A VPN Application for Chinese to visit China
play.google.com
Run the VPN
Run software update. Now a blue button should appear. Click on it.
Download and pray for the gods.
Reverendo Philips said:
Here's what I done.
Installed the VPN below
LineCN - VPN to visit China - Apps on Google Play
A VPN Application for Chinese to visit China
play.google.com
Run the VPN
Run software update. Now a blue button should appear. Click on it.
Download and pray for the gods.
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It works for me! I needed to put the slider back from "unlock bootloader" and restart the phone then I got it! Thank you very much!
Hello,
I have the exact same issue, I am stuck in RMX2202_11_A.13
I tried VPN, I tried re-enabling all user-disabled apps but nothing seems to work.
I have a global phone with global rom but I would like to get at least some update.
The update by VPN worked for me but I still dont have the Normal recovery, only partial. The is a bit weird to me.
okay, recently I bought a used mate20pro online. the set reach my hand safely. to my surprise its LYA-AL00.
as usual, I try to phone clone from my universal Mate 20 to it. after everything is done, I try login to my Huawei ID, can't seem to login.
it pop ups "Unable to obtain data. Please try again later." I tried using SMS method, same popups.
btw, im a Malaysian, the phone can use Malaysian sim without issue. call in or out, sms, surfing and even update from app gallery no issue.
only that I can't login to Huawei and there's no system update at all. stays on EMUI 9 only.
current firmware info:
Base: LYA-LGRP1-CHN 9.0.0.176
Just: LYA-AL00-CUST 9.0.0.170(C00)
Preload: LYA-AL00-PRELOAD 9.0.0.20(C00R1)
can anyone please help?
*** managed to upgrade EMUI 11 thru HiSuite. all the way to Harmony OS 2.0.
my experience, emui11 is more stable compares to Harmony, at least EMUI is more mature.
there's few hiccups on Harmony OS, the accessibility settings seems to reset if the system detects modded app being installed. certain google apps might triggers the accessibility settings resets. kinda bugging me..
joox isnt stable... keep crashing for the first few times every time i wanna listen to fav songs...
but im lazy to revert back to emui...
I have the same model "LYA-00" and I can not update the software. My button does nothing. I tried also through the maintanence tool but no such luck. I'll see if the Hisuite can help.