Spyware on Custom ROM - ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers

Dear All,
This morning when i tried to restore deleted photos from my A2017G (AEX 5.8 nFound Latest Treble ROM) because i accidentally deleted some important photos yesterday.
These are my spec:
- A2017G 4/64
- AEX 5.8 Treble by NFound build date 20180812
- Kernel Schwifty vR3+
- Magisk v16.7 (1671)
-- GL Tools Module
-- Magic Charging Switch Module
File recovery app:
- Disk Digger Pro File Recovery build date 20180805
I found some recovered photos which i never took with my camera or screenshot, and by the look of them indicated that they were taken silently by system (please notice there is no statusbar on the pics).
Can anyone else confirm my findings? Is it possible that the custom ROM itself does this or other software? I never installed any malicious or unknown apks on my phone but XDA Labs Apk and Magisk Modules.
Attached are some of my proofs (recovered with Disk Digger Pro), there are more but some of them are private whatsapp chat session and my contact lists.
Please be advised, this is a pure Q&A post, i never intended to accuse any developer of any ROM or Software regarding my findings posted in this post.

Any chance that recovery app showed original location?

do you need the file recovery app pro version to check? Root or standard scan?

docentore said:
Any chance that recovery app showed original location?
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No way, even the original name is gone.
Infy_AsiX said:
do you need the file recovery app pro version to check? Root or standard scan?
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Root Scan, thus im using pro version of the app.

taufikthexfader said:
Root Scan, thus im using pro version of the app.
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Does the free root scan work? Or is there a free alternative that works? Don't think people will buy the app just to test this.

Can you tell us in which folder these screenshot files were placed?
taufikthexfader said:
No way, even the original name is gone.
Root Scan, thus im using pro version of the app.
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Infy_AsiX said:
Does the free root scan work? Or is there a free alternative that works? Don't think people will buy the app just to test this.
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free version is working perfectly for photos/videos, as long as you gave it root access.
SilentEYE said:
Can you tell us in which folder these screenshot files were placed?
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they were "deleted" and the recovered files show no original name/loc.
For the time being, I move to PixelExperience Treble GSI.
I just hope and pray everyone else's data and privacy is safe using any custom rom out there.

Seeing similar screenshots here on Kranoner's last RR-O. My system has a lot of mods, but yours is clean right so it's not likely our apps or mods. I checked there's nothing similar on my Sony Z3C L14.1. Could be from custom bootstack or recovery. More likely it could be from closed ZTE code in drivers or bootstack. Easy way to narrow the cause to being proprietary ZTE code is running complete stock with root for awhile to check if it occurs. My ROM is B32 Nougat source with it too (though I think it has some Chinese B10 source mixed in looking at github), so can run B32 stock to check. Some screenshots are saved as 1440 while some as 720 resolution.

It will not look weird if this is true.ROMS from axon7 are maintained by someone from an "unfriendly state"
Moderator Edit: Please avoid being TOO explicit in your opinion on fellow earth-dwellers... I've edited the above. Thanks

Well this is strange then. Someone else mentioned the same Disk Digger discovered screenshots thing in the Moto G5S Plus forums earlier this month. Lluvia ROM. Wonder what's going on here.
I reckon it's time I examine my stuff on both phones.
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Predatorhaze said:
It will not look weird if this is true.ROMS from axon7 are maintained by someone from an "unfriendly state"
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That has got to be the most idiotic thing. So you're saying "they" (Kranoner, NFound, WesTD, et al) are subversives? Secretly and purposely grabbing goodies from our phones for some nefarious purpose? LMFAO.
Sure it's not beyond possibility but still...
That can be the case with anyone, whether they're flying the Red, White & Blue or the sickle and hammer.
Since a big chunk of ROMs are built by folks from around the world what are you gonna do. Start vetting devs to find out what their views are regarding the US/West before flashing ROMs. We really don't need that kind of thinking.
ZTE Axon 7 A2017U, AospExtended v4.6 ROM, LlamaSweet 0.5 Kernel, microG (NoGapps), Multiboot, XDA Legacy

Predatorhaze said:
It will not look weird if this is true.ROMS from axon7 are maintained by someone from an "unfriendly state"
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ZTE, a government audited company from China recently got whipped by the USA for breeching privacy laws and providing equipment to Iran and you are worried about Russian and Turkish developers?
Do you realise that the Turks are big allies of the west? They fight with the west against trouble in the middle east.
And what connection would a developer have with any politics anyway?

Who says developers dont work in secret for the government? but i say crazy things fast lol,but not impossible.What else can the problem be?Google sources?

Predatorhaze said:
It will not look weird if this is true.ROMS from axon7 are maintained by someone from an "unfriendly state"
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Predatorhaze said:
Who says developers dont work in secret for the government? but i say crazy things fast lol,but not impossible.What else can the problem be?Google sources?
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Please stop posting, unless you have something on topic to contribute. You're embarrassing yourself. Perhaps ZTE, please learn to read and get a basic understanding before spewing your filth.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...nshots-of-activities/articleshow/64896557.cms

I would try that recovery app but how could I trust that app, not being malicious?
Can't find anything helpful about that app dev.

SilentEYE said:
I would try that recovery app but how could I trust that app, not being malicious?
Can't find anything helpful about that app dev.
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You can twrp backup first, test and restore after. Keep net turned off all the while or use a firewall.
edit: to external card to not lose deleted recoverable images

Im not saying the developers are,but ther governments.But probably im wrong lol

Infy_AsiX said:
Seeing similar screenshots here on Kranoner's last RR-O. My system has a lot of mods, but yours is clean right so it's not likely our apps or mods. I checked there's nothing similar on my Sony Z3C L14.1. Could be from custom bootstack or recovery. More likely it could be from closed ZTE code in drivers or bootstack. Easy way to narrow the cause to being proprietary ZTE code is running complete stock with root for awhile to check if it occurs. My ROM is B32 Nougat source with it too (though I think it has some Chinese B10 source mixed in looking at github), so can run B32 stock to check. Some screenshots are saved as 1440 while some as 720 resolution.
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What directory did you find these in?

I got one better, was trying to download one of the HellsGate Kernels on my computer and Chrome won't let me download it due to a Virus detected and MSE quarantined it. I tried two different mirrors and same thing. Could be a false postive after reading about it but just want to let people know about it.

greencartim said:
I got one better, was trying to download one of the HellsGate Kernels on my computer and Chrome won't let me download it due to a Virus detected and MSE quarantined it. I tried two different mirrors and same thing. Could be a false postive after reading about it but just want to let people know about it.
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Report says it's a Win32 trojan. Don't think that applies to an Android kernel build file. Probably false positive

Related

Motorola Utility By Therealduff1

MOTOROLA UTILITY BY THEREALDUFF1
View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DdZhVae_p0 to see how I created this program !
Please like and subscribe to my youtube channel to encourage me to create more tools for the members of xda ! I really really appreciate it
This is a GUI based program, which I have started programming in python.
Unlike other tools, this one is specifically made for the Motorola G3.
This entire tool is foolproof, so if you think you may brick your device when flashing TWRP, or stock rom by typing the wrong command, this is the place to be!
All of the tools are included in the program, including the TWRP.img file, and ADB and Fastboot tools. The Motorola drivers are inside the zip, so you don't have to go searching for them !
I have updated Motorola Utility, to be able to work with marshmallow perfectly. V6.2 is uploaded now and is avalible at http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=17073
Lollipop Version Available In Downloads Section !
Features
-- Marshmallow Compatible
-- Moto G 2015 Specific
-- Roots Your Device
-- Flash TWRP
-- Flash Custom Roms ( Coming Soon !)
-- Flash Stock Rom
-- Safely Upgrade Your Device To Marshmallow (Coming From Lollipop Or Marshmallow Custom Rom)
-- Push Modded Zips To The Device(Coming soon to Motorola Utility Marshmallow !)
-- Lock The Bootloader
-- Troubleshoot Your Device For Problems (Currently In My Beta Version Of The Tool)
Information
This program is currently stable, and only finished and beta features are in the program.
If you would like to contribute to this project, feel free to drop me a message, or email me at [email protected]
In one of the comments, I have posted a screenshot of the program, if anyone would like to see it running
Prerequisites
-- Python 3.4
DOWNLOAD
V6.3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=17180
XDA:DevDB Information
[UTILITY][6.0][5.0]Motorola Utility, Tool/Utility for the Moto G 2015
Contributors
therealduff1
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2016-02-22
Created 2015-12-15
Last Updated 2016-03-12
This seems to be amazing. Congratulations!
Where is download link?
Yousvel said:
This seems to be amazing. Congratulations!
Where is download link?
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Thanks so much !
Sorry, i uploaded the file , but it is not currently showing.
Il put the link in the description
therealduff1 said:
Thanks so much !
Sorry, i uploaded the file , but it is not currently showing.
Il put the link in the description
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No problem. As you know, xda doesn't accept place holder.
Yousvel said:
No problem. As you know, xda doesn't accept place holder.
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Does the link show now on your side?
If it does , please to reply with your opinions on the program, as i would greatly appreciate your opinion. Open toolkit.py first, as that is the main program
Please take into account that this is a very early version of the program , and does not include all of the features in the description. This is a start point !
I am also 15 yrs old, so I have alot of time on my hands to work on this
therealduff1 said:
Does the link show now on your side?
If it does , please to reply with your opinions on the program, as i would greatly appreciate your opinion. Open toolkit.py first, as that is the main program
Please take into account that this is a very early version of the program , and does not include all of the features in the description. This is a start point !
I am also 15 yrs old, so I have alot of time on my hands to work on this
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The download link is up. Good job bro!
Very nice job dude... This was the application I eas waiting for... But does it unlocks bootloader?
Will you be able to root by booting to TWRP vice flashing boot to the G3?
Congrats with an end product. ?
I understand the handiness of such tools, but I've never been a fan of these GUI tools. Ultimately, the tool ends up coddling the new user and allows the lazy, support leech-type users to remain lazy and not learn what they're really doing.
Look at the support threads for Wug's Nexus toolkit as a great example.
Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
mkmandar123 said:
Very nice job dude... This was the application I eas waiting for... But does it unlocks bootloader?
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Not yet, but it will be able to in the very near future
Please click thanks to show you like the program
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Not yet, but it will be able to in the very near future
Please click thanks to show you like the program
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Waiting eagerly for it.....
nikon120 said:
Congrats with an end product.
I understand the handiness of such tools, but I've never been a fan of these GUI tools. Ultimately, the tool ends up coddling the new user and allows the lazy, support leech-type users to remain lazy and not learn what they're really doing.
Look at the support threads for Wug's Nexus toolkit as a great example.
Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
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I understand where you are coming from completely about lazy tech people , but this tool is intended for people who don't really know what they are doing , or don't want to risk bricking their phone in the flash progress.
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I understand where you are coming from completely about lazy tech people , but this tool is intended for people who don't really know what they are doing , or don't want to risk bricking their phone in the flash progress.
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A don't a disagree a think it is a good tool and people who are using it might not know what a computer is me personally try to do stuff my own but we all need help from time to time.
nikon120 said:
Congrats with an end product. ?
I understand the handiness of such tools, but I've never been a fan of these GUI tools. Ultimately, the tool ends up coddling the new user and allows the lazy, support leech-type users to remain lazy and not learn what they're really doing.
Look at the support threads for Wug's Nexus toolkit as a great example.
Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
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I mostly agree, I appreciate that someone makes a tool like this, especially a 15 year old, but a certain niche of people are going to require being spoon fed even if the answer is in front of their face. I've said all along that a large majority of the people that have to get the latest Android and root it are doing it because everyone else is.
Screenshot
I have attached a screenshot of my program
therealduff1 said:
MOTOROLA UTILITY BY THEREALDUFF1
This is a GUI based program, which I have started programming in python.
Unlike other tools, this one is specifically made for the Motorola G3.
This entire tool is foolproof, so if you think you may brick your device when flashing TWRP, or stock rom by typing the wrong command, this is the place to be!
All of the tools are included in the program, including the TWRP.img file, and ADB and Fastboot tools.
Features
-- Moto G 2015 Specific
-- Roots Your Device
-- Flash TWRP
-- Flash Custom Roms
-- Flash Stock Rom
-- Push Modded Zips To The Device
-- Lock The Bootloader
-- Troubleshoot Your Device For Problems
Information
This program is not entirely finished, and some of the features above are not currently functional.
If you would like to contribute to this project, feel free to drop me a message, or email me at [email protected]
In one of the comments, I have posted a screenshot of the program, if anyone would like to see it running
Prerequisites
-- Python 3.4
XDA:DevDB Information
Motorola Utility, Tool/Utility for the Moto G 2015
Contributors
therealduff1
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2015-12-15
Last Updated 2015-12-16
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If anyone thinks of a feature that could be added, please do 'feature request' it, and Il be happy to do my best to add it for you
What would people think about mobile custom rom installers , which would wipe dalvik and cache , factory reset etc. ,and then install the rom for you ?
Maybe even make a backup on the job
therealduff1 said:
What would people think about mobile custom rom installers , which would wipe dalvik and cache , factory reset etc. ,and then install the rom for you ?
Maybe even make a backup on the job
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Good idea! That would help some noobs not to brick their phone.
By the way , you might want to put the adb and fastboot tools from version 1 of my program into version 2 , if version 2 is what you want to use . sorry about the problem , I just forgot to adb and fastboot in the zip
A think it's great what you are doing m8t am going to wait till u have a working sample then a will test it for u
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What would people think about mobile custom rom installers , which would wipe dalvik and cache , factory reset etc. ,and then install the rom for you ?
Maybe even make a backup on the job
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Excellent idea!!

Dirty Unicorn Rom

Anyone running DU rom . If you can help me out. How to install latest version. Which version to install. Noticed there's 3 different for clark. Official, RC, Nightlies ? Which Gapps to install. Banks , Dynamic , TBO. ? Thanks.
StankFiss said:
Anyone running DU rom . If you can help me out. How to install latest version. Which version to install. Noticed there's 3 different for clark. Official, RC, Nightlies ? Which Gapps to install. Banks , Dynamic , TBO. ? Thanks.
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I recommend you go to their Google+ page, they do not want any of their roms discussed or passed along on XDA any longer.
Below is a link in case you can not Google it, read carefully before adding questions. I would recommend the 10.5 Official as their most stable, the 11 has been released but has a few things to still work out. If you try the 11 stays with Dynamic gapps, if you go with the MM version Open is fine.
MOD EDIT: removed external link
Jimi Mack said:
I recommend you go to their Google+ page, they do not want any of their roms discussed or passed along on XDA any longer.
Below is a link in case you can not Google it, read carefully before adding questions. I would recommend the 10.5 Official as their most stable, the 11 has been released but has a few things to still work out. If you try the 11 stays with Dynamic gapps, if you go with the MM version Open is fine.
MOD EDIT: removed external link
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Why they dont want their work shared on XDA?
Pyramid Head said:
Why they dont want their work shared on XDA?
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No, they do not and they clearly state this. XDA is no longer what it once was and many Dev's have drifted away from here.
Jimi Mack said:
No, they do not and they clearly state this. XDA is no longer what it once was and many Dev's have drifted away from here.
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I know that they do not want their work shared here, ive seen the posts but do you know if something in particular happened?
Pyramid Head said:
I know that they do not want their work shared here, ive seen the posts but do you know if something in particular happened?
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Sorry, no I do not know of any details, just that they are done dealing with XDA.
While not sure if this happened to DU but I do know that for awhile mods and admins here in some areas were allowing people to take credit for work they did not do with no repercussions. A number of Devs got very angry when little jerks were taking their work and renaming Roms and using tools they had built without giving credit. This blew up into a big tiff and a number of very good devs left XDA and even some major project players like DU left and have not been back. I have no idea why this was allowed to transpire but it was ugly for about a year. I suspect there were other behind the scenes issues that I as a non dev was not aware of as well.

Decided to scan roms for viruses

I am scanning roms for viruses to see what hits what. After some suspicious activity on Ressurection Remix Official, i got worried.
Method:
1. download rom
2. use python script to extract img
3. extract img file.
4. upload apk files methodically.
5. report results.
I am just starting so will upload images as i make them. please be patient.
Here are some samples until further notice.
OOS
Statementservice.apk:
https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/...08d118f528646c92bea12ee17e068fba1a4/analysis/
TugaPower/RR Official/RR unnoficial
Share the same files so far
Statement Service.apk: https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/...ff6452cf945798e67555e393/analysis/1484682367/
RESULTS so far
OP3T stock 4.0
3 potential threats found. (likely False Flags)
Dedicated Lineage OS Build 1
128 "finds"
126 PUA finds (no biggie)
Shell.apk = Android.gEWPB.GEN12424 (PUP) (no biggie)
HTMLViewer.apk = Android.Lovefraud.A5a1d (PUP) (no biggie)
This rom did not trigger whitearmor. (while running the rom)
Considered Clean
I guess global warming is taking a toll on u...
Bro.. Just take a bottle of beer.. Drink in while u flash a rom.. In case that doesn't suit well just sleep and once u wake up just check if symptoms persist..
geekynoob said:
I guess global warming is taking a toll on u...
Bro.. Just take a bottle of beer.. Drink in while u flash a rom.. In case that doesn't suit well just sleep and once u wake up just check if symptoms persist..
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A device that holds most of my sensitive data is not something i just "ignore."
If i only find PUA hits, it's likely nothing. but it's a little suspicious.
Then keep your bootloader locked and stay on stock rom.
Firstly, viruses on linux are extremely rare as there isn't a big enough userbase for the devs of these things to bother with, secondly the rom is built from source, which means the developers would have to have intentionally added a virus to it unless you download from an unknown source that might have injected something into the package, this is highly unlikely as many eyes are on the code and it's publicly viewable too and the source links given in the rom threads are from the developers' sites or from AFH.
It's highly unlikely is the gist of this.
djsubterrain said:
this is highly unlikely as many eyes are on the code and it's publicly viewable too and the source links given in the rom threads are from the developers' sites or from AFH.
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That's why I always recommend to use Roms that have their source code available, people not uploading their sources online can't be trusted in my opinion no matter what they say.
Sent from my "1+2" powered by Unofficial RR 7.x.x
Compiled by myself
I've been searching for information about this Belgian security website but nothing important came up, I wish I could see the security algorithm that is based on, details about how their results came up...
I personally can't take those warnings as serious ones
I may dig a bit more...
Sent from my Darkside of Oneplus 3T
You need to lay of the green if you're so paranoid.
Skwerl23 said:
I am scanning roms for viruses to see what hits what. After some suspicious activity on Ressurection Remix Official, i got worried.
Method:
1. download rom
2. use python script to extract img
3. extract img file.
4. upload apk files methodically.
5. report results.
I am just starting so will upload images as i make them. please be patient.
Here are some samples until further notice.
OOS
Statementservice.apk:
TugaPower/RR Official/RR unnoficial
Share the same files so far
Statement Service.apk:
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I have alreaydy had security issue while using a custom rom (i won't drop name), i think it's not wanted by mainteners, but there is so much tweaks on some roms like RR that the probability to get a security issue is finally quite hight, virus can come from an apk too.
And the virus scan detect only some virus, but not back doors ....
Keep in ming you won't never be safe using custom rom / root / unlocked bootloaders .... but most of us don't care, i dont know if we are right or wrong....
StatementService.apk is part of Android since MM. If you honestly believe it's malware you need to switch to an iPhone or downgrade to Lollipop.
In all my 7 years dealing with android...I have never ever seen a virus on my phone. I've flashed more ROMs than I've had hot dinners. Like everyone said, if you're that paranoid....Turn off all your electronics and wear the tin hat jokes aside.... You give Google more info than you realise, it should be them you need to worry about.
I was just going to ignore, but I have to ask because you specifically mention my rom. What exactly was the "suspicious activity “ that you encountered on my ROM, Resurrection Remix?
After you make a statement like that I hope that you have something more to say than all those " security " scans that you keep posting.
Again the only reason I'm responding is to ask specifically what was the "suspicious activity “.
apascual89 said:
I was just going to ignore, but I have to ask because you specifically mention my rom. What exactly was the "suspicious activity “ that you encountered on my ROM, Resurrection Remix?
After you make a statement like that I hope that you have something more to say than all those " security " scans that you keep posting.
Again the only reason I'm responding is to ask specifically what was the "suspicious activity “.
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I wouldn't worry dude, hes probably getting false positives (And isnt fully educated on custom roms etc) - we all know rr sources are online so people can check themselves....plus we all know that none of the rom makers on xda would willingly add viruses into their work.:good:
apascual89 said:
I was just going to ignore, but I have to ask because you specifically mention my rom. What exactly was the "suspicious activity “ that you encountered on my ROM, Resurrection Remix?
After you make a statement like that I hope that you have something more to say than all those " security " scans that you keep posting.
Again the only reason I'm responding is to ask specifically what was the "suspicious activity “.
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virus's don't always show "suspicious activity"
I am not trying to cause any rom to be ignored, or not used. My point is trying to figure out security. I HAVE NO DOUBT that you would NEVER put a virus in there. Since roms are open source, anyone could commit a virus and no one would know it.
I'm only doing scans, as ive never seen virus's pop up in android before, and just want to get the truth for all of us.
djsubterrain said:
Firstly, viruses on linux are extremely rare as there isn't a big enough userbase for the devs of these things to bother with, secondly the rom is built from source, which means the developers would have to have intentionally added a virus to it unless you download from an unknown source that might have injected something into the package, this is highly unlikely as many eyes are on the code and it's publicly viewable too and the source links given in the rom threads are from the developers' sites or from AFH.
It's highly unlikely is the gist of this.
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agreed on the linux bit, however android is the most popular used portable OS in the world. and china builds half or more of their roms.
To think that android virus's don't exist is just naive.
The real question is not whether there is a virus, but rather why some rom apk's flag as a virus, and another nearly identical rom doesnt?
Skwerl23 said:
The real question is not whether there is a virus, but rather why some rom apk's flag as a virus, and another nearly identical rom doesnt?
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The real question actually is, as long as you are so concerned and eager to find an answer, why don't you just contact the experts of that website and keep us updated?
Skwerl23 said:
virus's don't always show "suspicious activity"
I am not trying to cause any rom to be ignored, or not used. My point is trying to figure out security. I HAVE NO DOUBT that you would NEVER put a virus in there. Since roms are open source, anyone could commit a virus and no one would know it.
I'm only doing scans, as ive never seen virus's pop up in android before, and just want to get the truth for all of us.
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I was just using your words from the OP
apascual89 said:
I was just using your words from the OP
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The suspicious activity was system level apps asking me for root priveleges. NEVER have i ever seen that.
Skwerl23 said:
The suspicious activity was system level apps asking me for root priveleges. NEVER have i ever seen that.
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Isn't that a good thing that apps are asking for root privileges ? Rather than having full privileges !!!
Apart from that, you should stay on stock ROM with locked BL as that might give you some peace of mind.

Request/Suggestion Huawei P10 camera port

Hi, with the "shortcomings" of the essential camera app and the reality that the Google cam gets better images from just the color sensor. I'm wondering if anyone can get a port of the Huawei P10 camera app to make use of both sensors.
If you can find a P10 ROM with the stock camera app, you might be able to pull the apk. See if it installs and runs without the Huawei framework.
tardis_42 said:
If you can find a P10 ROM with the stock camera app, you might be able to pull the apk. See if it installs and runs without the Huawei framework.
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Link attached below to XDA P10 camera .zip post.
Maybe someone with more talent than me could do something with it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72002811&postcount=6
It won't install, and the original thread mentions it being from /system/priv-app, so looks like we'll need root to try it.
tardis_42 said:
It won't install, and the original thread mentions it being from /system/priv-app, so looks like we'll need root to try it.
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Can try the Magisk beta root method. Doesn't require custom recovery, as I understand it. Just an unlocked bootloader and some ADB commands
skw5115 said:
Can try the Magisk beta root method. Doesn't require custom recovery, as I understand it. Just an unlocked bootloader and some ADB commands
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Also needs a stock boot.img, which means we need a system dump. Which should come, because Essential was pretty clear about being dev-friendly, but I'm gonna predict it comes in late September at the earliest after they've gotten past the launch problems.
tardis_42 said:
Also needs a stock boot.img, which means we need a system dump. Which should come, because Essential was pretty clear about being dev-friendly, but I'm gonna predict it comes in late September at the earliest after they've gotten past the launch problems.
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I'm really hoping they stay true to their word. I think if they prove to not be very dev friendly that'd be the only thing to make me regret my purchase. As of right now I'm enjoying the phone but dying for some themes
I think we might have better luck with the OnePlus 5 Camera2.apk. It installs and works (except for Pro Mode). The quality doesn't seem quite as good as the GoogleCam mod, but it might be a decent starting point since the OP5 has dual cameras.
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I think we might have better luck with the OnePlus 5 Camera2.apk. It installs and works (except for Pro Mode). The quality doesn't seem quite as good as the GoogleCam mod, but it might be a decent starting point since the OP5 has dual cameras.
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I couldn't get that apk to install - my phone asked me what app I wanted to open the file with and package installer wasn't in the list. Plague Inc was though, of all things
I would like to see a P10 port too but I guess we will have to wait for now. I don't think theres anything to gain from the oneplus 5 app as while it might be dual sensor the setup is not the same. The OP5 has two colour sensors one high mega pixel telephone so offer cleaner zoom and depth. The huawei p10 has a setup closers to the PH-1 combining a colour and monochrome image.
The Essential cam app is never going to do well if they can't figure out why it's compressing the images. Gcam works great.
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johnny8910 said:
Link attached below to XDA P10 camera .zip post.
Maybe someone with more talent than me could do something with it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72002811&postcount=6
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Now that we can root the ph-1 anybody tried flashing this Huawei cam in sys/priv folder?
Tried it on my rooted device, and no go I'm afraid.
Gives a corrupt package error
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Tried it on my rooted device, and no go I'm afraid.
Gives a corrupt package error
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Did you attempt to install the apk or put the folder in the system/priv folder?
Both
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Both
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Ok, thanks. Fingers crossed some of the more tech savvy members can figure it out
johnny8910 said:
Tried it on my rooted device, and no go I'm afraid.
Gives a corrupt package error
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Did u set permissions?
Yep
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I'm very interested in this. I may root tonight as give this a shot. I wonder if the Huawei camera apk is signed somehow and that's why you are getting the errror?
Yeh, could be? I haven't really had a dig around with APK file.

Moto G6 Plus ROM Encryption

Has anyone been able to get encryption working on a GSI ROM with the Moto G6 Plus? I have tried a lot of different ROMs but have been unable to get encryption working.
On all ROMS that I have installed (phhTreble 9.0, AOSPExtended - numerous builds of each) the phone says that it is encrypted. But I am able to boot TWRP through fastboot, see all the files unencrypted and copy them to a SD card or OTG USB. This leads me to believe that the ROM is misreporting the encryption status on this phone since when I flash back to stock the file based encryption works correctly with all file names becoming scrambled in TWRP and errors being thrown when trying to copy them.
I won't migrate to my new device until I am convinced that the encryption works correctly. I am hoping that someone can help shed some light on this issue for me. Is this a GSI issue? Is this limited to the Moto G6 Plus? I have spent a lot of time digging to find information about this with no luck. I see a lot of posts about how to disable the force encryption for a number of devices? Is encryption broken on all ROMS / devices right now and I just haven't seen the discussion? Either that or I am one of the few people who are having an issue with device encryption. Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction, thanks for taking the time to read.
Try using the lastest twrp from official page it can decrypt internal storage :
https://dl.twrp.me/evert/twrp-3.2.3-1-evert.img
Or use this, also we can install it (go to Advanced> install ramdisk recovery and check backup current boot partition) this not permanent so every time you flash GSI or ROM it will disappeared, so you have to install it again
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CqzvBiEfk9xucXG8UemNZMhBxDCeSV0i/view?usp=drivesdk
Sent from my Motorola Moto G6 Plus using XDA Labs
Thank You!
@RokCruz thank you so much!
I figured that it was something silly that I had missed or did not understand. I had been using a version of TWRP that was posted elsewhere on XDA that I guess does not support encryption and that was why when I flashed a GSI the files did not get encrypted correctly.
I do find it concerning that the ROMs I was using kept reporting that the phone was encrypted when it was not. But that is probably a different issue. I am glad that I caught this however. Thanks again.
RokCruz said:
Try using the lastest twrp from official page it can decrypt internal storage :
https://dl.twrp.me/evert/twrp-3.2.3-1-evert.img
Or use this, also we can install it (go to Advanced> install ramdisk recovery and check backup current boot partition) this not permanent so every time you flash GSI or ROM it will disappeared, so you have to install it again
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CqzvBiEfk9xucXG8UemNZMhBxDCeSV0i/view?usp=drivesdk
Sent from my Motorola Moto G6 Plus using XDA Labs
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roomfool said:
@RokCruz thank you so much!
I figured that it was something silly that I had missed or did not understand. I had been using a version of TWRP that was posted elsewhere on XDA that I guess does not support encryption and that was why when I flashed a GSI the files did not get encrypted correctly.
I do find it concerning that the ROMs I was using kept reporting that the phone was encrypted when it was not. But that is probably a different issue. I am glad that I caught this however. Thanks again.
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That twrp build isnt on official twrp page so only a few persons know that.
ill recommend you to join on telegram group youll get faster help and the lastest roms, twrp and kernel news
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RokCruz said:
That twrp build isnt on official twrp page so only a few persons know that.
ill recommend you to join on telegram group youll get faster help and the lastest roms, twrp and kernel news
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