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Anti Virus software

Hi, Everybody.
Iam new to the site and having done a search re. the above subject and found nothing. I have started this thread.
I am looking for opinions re. installing A/V software on my HTC Desire, also the best one to use.I have read articles from "experts" espousing the fact that Android is Linux based and it is immune to viruses as they are all writted for windows.
I just think it`s only a matter of time till some asshole without a life
deceides to write somthing naughty. Anyway thanks in advance for your replies and opinions.

The reason there are no viruses for linux is not because the majority uses windows, but because linux is much much more secure. For an app to do real damage, it has to be run with root or superuser privilages. Same with OSX.
There are some virusscanners available for those systems, but to me they sound like bull****, out to make a quick buck

Hmmm, Someting unusual just happened. I had a malware warning pop up and a couple seconds later I had a force close and my phone bought up what i can only describe as a windows type screen with my documents, folders type screen. Very unusual, it said that I had 7 viruses found and listed them. Trojan this and that. It said press start to get rid type thing, but I could find no start icon. So I just disconnected from the net. Im stock sim free never been rooted, WTF. Anything I should worry about, phone seems fine.

Dunbad said:
Hmmm, Someting unusual just happened. I had a malware warning pop up and a couple seconds later I had a force close and my phone bought up what i can only describe as a windows type screen with my documents, folders type screen. Very unusual, it said that I had 7 viruses found and listed them. Trojan this and that. It said press start to get rid type thing, but I could find no start icon. So I just disconnected from the net. Im stock sim free never been rooted, WTF. Anything I should worry about, phone seems fine.
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100% chance that it's just a webpage with some images. Ignore it, they're trying to scare you into buying fake antivirus software.

Yeah I think you are right. Its the website seems to be infected. Phones still functioning as it should.thanks

Auto root stock

I could not post this in the DEV section because I have not posted enough so here it does. I originally downloaded the e4gtauto.zip on my laptop which was running norton antivirus two weeks ago. No problems at all everything ran smooth. Today I go to download to my desktop because I only use my laptop mainly for tuning. So I download the zip on my desk top and get prompted that there is Heur/Exploit.ZAAD . Desk top is running CA internet security suite. It wipes it and deletes the entire program as designed to do. So i say to myself just a fluke possibly and try the auto .exe version extracts and bam doesn't install everything. What happened is it just my antivirus software going buggy or has anyone experienced this in the last week or so? What has changed? Im sure nothing was done here intentionally. BUt I need some input before I feel comfortable continuing. Looking forward to putting on that EL26

Windows thinks its a virus cause its linux. Most times when rooting or downloading devs will tell you to disable yoir antivirus for this exact reason. As long as your getting the link from here your good to go. Disable it, download and root then turn your antivirus back on.
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MTP and Linux mess

I find it unacceptable that a Linux based operating system has so much difficulty connecting/mounting to the most popular Linux package out there (ubuntu). After 3 hours of searching and trying different methods I gave up. Was doing it remotely for a friend in a different state but I doubt that made a difference. Am I missing an easy fix here? I don't want to use androids or whatever that app is. Also gMtp won't allow any transfer gives errors.
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loveubuntu said:
Am I missing an easy fix here?
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Source is available, fix it.

loveubuntu said:
I find it unacceptable that a Linux based operating system has so much difficulty connecting/mounting to the most popular Linux package out there (ubuntu). After 3 hours of searching and trying different methods I gave up. Was doing it remotely for a friend in a different state but I doubt that made a difference. Am I missing an easy fix here? I don't want to use androids or whatever that app is. Also gMtp won't allow any transfer gives errors.
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Agreed. However, I found that this method worked for me.
There seems to be an issue with copying over an existing file on the android device which throws an error, but if you delete the file on the phone first, then copy all is good.
Not ideal, but a whole lot better than I was expecting!
Hope this helps.
-Barry

I've never liked the idea of USB transfers, plugging in cables is too much like manual labor
You can install an SSH server on your phone and then use sshfs on your PC to connect to it. The real bonus is it's a much better way to get to a terminal on your phone as well.
For really large files you can also transfer using a USB memory stick with the right cable and software.

I barely ever plug my phone in. I use both airdroid and filexpert (both in market) to do web or http file transfers!
Just my preference.

barryflanagan said:
Agreed. However, I found that this method worked for me.
There seems to be an issue with copying over an existing file on the android device which throws an error, but if you delete the file on the phone first, then copy all is good.
Not ideal, but a whole lot better than I was expecting!
Hope this helps.
-Barry
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link is dead. Also, I don't understand the remedy. Erase the file from the phone? I'm trying to copy it to the phone and have no success. Thanks for your reply.

sd00 said:
I barely ever plug my phone in. I use both airdroid and filexpert (both in market) to do web or http file transfers!
Just my preference.
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OTA file transfer is fine but requires unlimited data plan. I'm looking for an old fashioned usb connection. I never thought I'd say this but I am just about to "miss" Gingerbread.

Put the device in Camera (PTP) mode and it works fine. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the only drawback is that you can't transfer files over 4GB?
I see you're running Ubuntu, try this if the above method doesn't work well for you: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/12/how-to-easily-mount-the-galaxy-nexus-on-ubuntu-11-10-via-unity/

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Put the device in Camera (PTP) mode and it works fine. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the only drawback is that you can't transfer files over 4GB?
I see you're running Ubuntu, try this if the above method doesn't work well for you: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/12/how-to-easily-mount-the-galaxy-nexus-on-ubuntu-11-10-via-unity/
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That seems to be a popular method but was not successful. I was doing it remotely for a friend and will do it again when I see him next month.
Also, the PTP appears not to show the whole 32 GB partition. I can't be sure since I was working on it via teamviewer and did not have my hand on the phone.

I agree with the OP that this is a PITA. In the past I have done the majority of my transfers to my phone via wifi anyway, but transferring HD video to the phone would be considerably faster via a wired connection. I admit that I did not try to hard to get it working after the first few times (most tutorials on the web seem focused on 11.10 and I use 10.04), and have just resorted to wifi transfers.

loveubuntu said:
That seems to be a popular method but was not successful.
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fyi it worked for me only partially - I can get files off my GN but not on to it - nautilus hung when I tried it
loveubuntu said:
Also, the PTP appears not to show the whole 32 GB partition. I can't be sure since I was working on it via teamviewer and did not have my hand on the phone.
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MTP and PTP both show only the contents of sdcard/media I suspect this is intended to stop end users breaking their phone.
I've moved to airdroid - it needs to have the computer and the phone on the same wireless network and uses that network, it doesn't use a carrier so shouldn't use any of your data allowance.
I agree it's suboptimal but no-one here is responsible for the decision to make the GN without a fat32 partition.

HeyItsLou has some good for getting MTP working on 11.10. He's pulled the updated source from the 12.04 repos and has a nice tutorial for getting it working. http://ohheyitslou.blogspot.com/2011/12/galaxy-nexus-enable-mtp-file-transfer.html

damn, just use adb push already. or like someone said, a ssh server on the phone. edit config to limit only to a known ip or mac address,
or even better, ask for help in google groups, or check aosp bug tracker. 3hrs to solve or reach a conclusion is nothing.
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It is indeed a big mess. I found a tutorial for using it with Fedora here: http://blog.offenders.org/?p=101 (I can't post links yet...)
It involves recompiling the mtpfs drivers, and it still doesn't work 100%.
I've also tried doing a 'reverse tether', i.e. connecting the USB cable and selecting 'Settings/More/Tethering.../USB tethering'. Then (if you run an SSH server on the phone) you can connect using SSH over the USB cable.
Unfortunately it's still a bit clunky, and I frequently find myself connecting to a Windows machine instead, just to avoid the trouble.

Adb push would be OK for me but this is for those I've setup with ubuntu and preached a no "windows" world to. I'll try the airdroid for him but we need a simpler solution. I usually setup these computers as a dual boot of xp/vista/7 and ubuntu 11.04. I guess as it was suggested is better to boot into Windows transfer the files and then get out. Ughhh
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jhuntdog said:
HeyItsLou has some good for getting MTP working on 11.10. He's pulled the updated source from the 12.04 repos and has a nice tutorial for getting it working. http://ohheyitslou.blogspot.com/2011/12/galaxy-nexus-enable-mtp-file-transfer.html
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I tried this, but I got some errors saying that it couldn't find the packages at the beginning of his blog post. I tried continuing on (since I saw that I had the packages installed)... the really odd thing is that once in mounts (eventually) and I go into my Nexus folder, the only folder I see is Playlists, and that folder is empty.
EDIT: I got this working. I had to track down the packages and download them to a local folder and install from there. Then I rebooted and ran Lou's script again. I'm seeing all my folders now. If you JUST see "Playlists" it means you don't have the right packages.

--Hacking Chromebook-- HELP PLEASE

I needed help with a problem, and XDA is the best place, in my mind, to help:
The Story:
As of yesterday, and until May, I am in possession of a chromebook (HP-14 model). It is registered to my school, and the system has it on lockdown. On lockdown, it is almost useless for me (I love tinkering with stuff, as I am a member of this website). I want to boot from USB.
So far, the only way to boot from USB that I have found is this here, which tells me I need to be in developer mode. Easy stuff. I run into trouble when getting to dev mode it will delete all local data. This will take all of the school's administrator settings and configurations off, which will not be acceptable when I turn the laptop back in.
The Point of the Post:
This is what I really need help with:
1) How can I backup all the settings and configurations (and restore them)? (not just files, files are easy)
--Preferably something like a recovery on an android device where I can just restore before turning it back in.
2) Is there another way (without losing data) to boot into USB?
Thanks in advance.

OK
I'm sure you want have control over your chromebook
I did this last year (my senior year)
We had Lenovo chromebooks
check this out:
dustychrome.wordpress.com
follow the instructions to the T
seriously
hit that thanks button!

rbheromax said:
OK
I'm sure you want have control over your chromebook
I did this last year (my senior year)
We had Lenovo chromebooks
check this out:
dustychrome.wordpress.com
follow the instructions to the T
seriously
hit that thanks button!
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Thanks so much for the link. My questions are: What was deleted when you went to developer mode? And how did you get it back to original condition before returning to the school?
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nothing was deleted
once signing back in using school account, it'll sync school wifi passwords, school information and all that
you can add a ubuntu chroot to the hard drive and use that in parallel (someone who isnt me used this to cheat on every test )
to remove it, just restart chromebook. press spacebar. it'll wipe the chromebook completely

rbheromax said:
nothing was deleted
once signing back in using school account, it'll sync school wifi passwords, school information and all that
you can add a ubuntu chroot to the hard drive and use that in parallel (someone who isnt me used this to cheat on every test )
to remove it, just restart chromebook. press spacebar. it'll wipe the chromebook completely
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Thanks again, I think I am going to try it. All I need is to be able to boot from USB. Last question (I am hesitant just because I am part of the pilot program for these notebooks, and I really don't want to get caught modding): When the notebook (HP 14 model) is wiped, I will be able to sign in on my account and all of the original school restrictions and WiFi password will be synced? (In other words, you are suggesting all of the restrictions are saved with my school Google account)
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Christopher4tw said:
Thanks again, I think I am going to try it. All I need is to be able to boot from USB. Last question (I am hesitant just because I am part of the pilot program for these notebooks, and I really don't want to get caught modding): When the notebook (HP 14 model) is wiped, I will be able to sign in on my account and all of the original school restrictions and WiFi password will be synced? (In other words, you are suggesting all of the restrictions are saved with my school Google account)
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you'll have to play with it a little bit. i was part of my school's pilot program. Didn't get caught, although they suspected but couldn't prove it because of how I said you can wipe it so fast. All the restrictions are saved with your Google Account yes, but with a chroot you can switch between normal chrome os and ubuntu with a keypress and hide it whenever. Deniability is key.

rbheromax said:
you'll have to play with it a little bit. i was part of my school's pilot program. Didn't get caught, although they suspected but couldn't prove it because of how I said you can wipe it so fast. All the restrictions are saved with your Google Account yes, but with a chroot you can switch between normal chrome os and ubuntu with a keypress and hide it whenever. Deniability is key.
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I think you are now my favorite person. That is hilarious. If I may ask, what state did you go to high school in (or high school if you want to put that out there)? I believe I am really going to enjoy this chromebook program. I already have a bootable Ubuntu USB flashdrive, so that's the root (pun intended) I want to take. I really appreciate the help.
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Christopher4tw said:
I think you are now my favorite person. That is hilarious. If I may ask, what state did you go to high school in (or high school if you want to put that out there)? I believe I am really going to enjoy this chromebook program. I already have a bootable Ubuntu USB flashdrive, so that's the root (pun intended) I want to take. I really appreciate the help.
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South Carolina
With stuff like this, you will. When you have to turn it back in you will miss it. I know I do...

rbheromax said:
South Carolina
With stuff like this, you will. When you have to turn it back in you will miss it. I know I do...
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Didn't work. My friend tried it before I could and the chromebook said developer mode was disabled by administrator and then was directed to the setup screen where he just put in his username and password and it told him he was just enrolled again (I'm sure the administrator was notified when he was re-enrolled).

Christopher4tw said:
Didn't work. My friend tried it before I could and the chromebook said developer mode was disabled by administrator and then was directed to the setup screen where he just put in his username and password and it told him he was just enrolled again (I'm sure the administrator was notified when he was re-enrolled).
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I get the same problem...

Christopher4tw said:
Thanks so much for the link. My questions are: What was deleted when you went to developer mode? And how did you get it back to original condition before returning to the school?
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Powerwash ? Works for me everytime...Can't seem to perm. remove the Local Admin's crud for anything. something about giving a little scrub a dub to the copper and then while in dev using command prompt and then somehow being able to rewrite the internal S/N and straight flexin on the OS to make it think
i think its like...on the sign in screen oress and hold esc+Restart+power until the screen flashes off and back on..then its something like...Shft+ wait wait.. dont do that lol....Ctrl+D then enter hang on lemme grab something for ya

I need help getting into facebook on my chromebook without messing up the chromebook but i have to return it to the school at the end of the year do ya'll know a shortcut that may not be blocked.

[Q] NEED HELP!!! apache has ruined me

I recently read a post, I don't know where now, but it had to do with a hidden Trojan/malware. That was started in 2013... After reading, thinking back to when this really started affecting me Feb,26, 2015. I noticed some strange things mentioned in my service log from around that date. The post mentioned how it places a high tracker in some obscure app. Unfortunately I got the bug, BAD!!! So not knowing about this until I made it worse by plugging my phone into my computer... I'm sure you can figure out the rest. My everything is screwed now. My HTC one m7, is the only device I can use period, now. I tried to root, and couldn't. Then downloaded another root checker, and it said my device was already rooted. Is there anything I can do(on my knees begging). This has to be the worst inter-web experience ever. Any and all ideas, advice, similar problems, links, and time are greatly appreciated. Thank you

are you asking for help with the phone or your pc?

synisterwolf said:
are you asking for help with the phone or your pc?
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My phone is the only thing I can use... I have to install Windows again on my lap top... I have a new disc and what not. I'm just worried that he'll just take that over as well.. so phone, but I could use some tips in how to do it for the pc as well and if I'll ever be able to get my email. With my last ten years if web activity, Xbox one and everything else I had.... So pissed

for the phone, i recommend an ruu. in case that bug is somewhere on the phone waiting for another PC victim. It sucks that you will lose everything but its hard to figure out what file is infected and if you restore any file after format you run the chance of it happening again
as for the pc. if you can reboot to safe mode you can use a tool called Combofix. it will sometimes fix problems due to worms or viruses. I've used it many of times i cant fix it manually.