Rooting scams - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

Ok guys, i just wanted everyone to know there are scams going around the internet offering "rooting software" STAY AWAY!! Im hearing about people bricking their phones with this. Just a heads up.

BAleR said:
Ok guys, i just wanted everyone to know there are scams going around the internet offering "rooting software" STAY AWAY!! Im hearing about people bricking their phones with this. Just a heads up.
http://samsunghelp.weebly.com/
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Of course someone is selling root... I knew it was coming. Is there anything we can do to have pay for root sites taken down?

Are you serious!? I can't believe that. I hope no one falls for that.Thanks for the heads up though.

BAleR said:
Ok guys, i just wanted everyone to know there are scams going around the internet offering "rooting software" STAY AWAY!! Im hearing about people bricking their phones with this. Just a heads up.
http://samsunghelp.weebly.com/
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I don't know if it helps but I reported the web site to google as a possible fake/scamming site.
Plus the FB link isn't a face book link. just a dead web page. www h com
I'm not going to put in the link but that's what you get when you click on the "like us on FB banner"

g_ding84 said:
I don't know if it helps but I reported the web site to google as a possible fake/scamming site.
Plus the FB link isn't a face book link. just a dead web page. www h com
I'm not going to put in the link but that's what you get when you click on the "like us on FB banner"
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I'll do the same. I also noticed the dead fb link.
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When in doubt " qbking77".
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There are phone flashing shops that charge for root and custom ROM flashing, in my opinion they are overpriced scams that target the inexperienced and those that are afraid of bricking or just do not have the time to do it themselves.
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Mattix724 said:
There are phone flashing shops that charge for root and custom ROM flashing, in my opinion they are overpriced scams that target the inexperienced and those that are afraid of bricking or just do not have the time to do it themselves.
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If they do it for you, I understand charging for the service... But to sell what I am positive is software that they did not develop, was built to be free, nor do they have any rights to sell, is wrong and something should be done. This site in question is an obvious scam to get money from stupid/uninformed people.
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Well. I dunno what we can do about this but tell as many people as possible. The sad thing is, they offer such a "low" price that people cant resist. I dont even think its real software at all.

Exactly. Go look at their disclaimer. It's bull****!
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For start, you could remove the link so less people will click on it. Xda is well positioned on google and linking sth to da means higher ranking also
Nothing can be done for real. Same as tons of "we'll scan and clean your PC" sites.
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For start, you could remove the link so less people will click on it. Xda is well positioned on google and linking sth to da means higher ranking also
Nothing can be done for real. Same as tons of "we'll scan and clean your PC" sites.
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Ya but then wont they see my "scam message" also?

That's total bull crap it even says in the terms of use that it might not work
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"125 ways to make money" = find 125 suckers to pay us $4.99 for a prerooted tar file to flash in odin, and/or a oneclick. All the files came from here or sxtp forums. just the unprofessional poorly translated site should scream "STAY THE FORK AWAY!" to anyone with 1 braincell left between their ears
I like to break stuff!

BAleR said:
Ya but then wont they see my "scam message" also?
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No. What he means is you posting a link on a reputable site improves their search engine rankings. This page doesn't have to show in the process.

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[Q] Help with a techin company name/website url?

So my buddy is starting a computer/networking/technology consulting/repair business and he's having trouble thinking of a catchy website/URL...He doesn't even have a name of the company yet - it's still in start up mode. (So trying to think of a good company name pretty much, that we can use for a url too).
Sorry if this is completely not wanted here or if it pisses someone off - I apologize in advance. I just know there is some pretty creative people in the evo community and I would like to know if you guys have any cool ideas.
He's going to be an on-site, in-home and remote based business.
Once again, I apologize if I have wasted anyones time reading this - just hoping to get some cool ideas.
Let's dig deep into those evo brains!
Thanks a ton!
Update: Thanks a ton for the replies, really appreciate it! So here's the site www.zeektech.webs.com. Please sign up and become a member and in return I will give you a thanks on this forum! There's not much on it at all yet...just went live yesterday. Don't be afraid to start a blog or forum post, the more traffic right now the better. I'm doing this for a friend and I can't tell you how much we apprecaite it!
Thanks so much!
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Anywhere/Everywhere Technologies ?!
IT R US
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Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net
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Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net Extravaganza
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Active_Matrix said:
Anywhere/Everywhere Technologies ?!
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This is actually a good name this has my vote.
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That Computer Guy
If the guy can't come up with his own **** then I can say "don't do it!"
Thanks a ton for the replies, really appreciate it! So here's the site www.zeektech.webs.com. Please sign up and become a member and in return I will give you a thanks on this forum! There's not much on it at all yet...just went live yesterday. Don't be afraid to start a blog or forum post, the more traffic right now the better. I'm doing this for a friend and I can't tell you how much we apprecaite it!
I'd suggest removing the visitor counter.
Waffles And Syrup said:
I'd suggest removing the visitor counter.
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Or atleast over inflating it. Start at like 134621 visitors.
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Also, if he's really, truly serious about this business, I'd highly recommend buying a domain name at the very least. If he can't be bothered to put in $10-$15/year for a domain for a tech business, then he needs to rethink some things.
Waffles And Syrup said:
Also, if he's really, truly serious about this business, I'd highly recommend buying a domain name at the very least. If he can't be bothered to put in $10-$15/year for a domain for a tech business, then he needs to rethink some things.
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I doubt these guys/girls know what dns is. This is really funny stuff. I enjoy this thread.
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Waffles And Syrup said:
Also, if he's really, truly serious about this business, I'd highly recommend buying a domain name at the very least. If he can't be bothered to put in $10-$15/year for a domain for a tech business, then he needs to rethink some things.
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yeah i totally hear what you're saying. that's what i was trying to tell him. He just wants to see if he gets any business or traffic to the website first.
I'm a network operations consultant (network admin). I'm pretty sure I know what dns is.
packattack12 said:
Ahh, Domain name system. I don't need cocky ass remarks. I knew I shouldn't have put it on XDA
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As if you couldn't Google it. Business from a subdomain? Who is going to take broman serious. It takes money to make money. As long as your margins are good on returns then your set. You do cheap ass **** like that. LOL. To be taken seriously you need to be serious.
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packattack12 said:
I'm a network operations consultant I'm pretty sure I know what dns is.
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Nice, seems anyone can get a job title now-a-days
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lithid-cm said:
As if you couldn't Google it. Business from a subdomain? Who is going to take broman serious. It takes money to make money. As long as your margins are good on returns then your set. You do cheap ass **** like that. LOL. To be taken seriously you need to be serious.
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yeah that's what i was trying to tell him...sorry i was just trying to back him before, didnt mean anything by it. i appreciate the input big time, that's what I was looking for. Thanks dude!
packattack12 said:
yeah that's what i was trying to tell him...sorry i was just trying to back him before, didnt mean anything by it. i appreciate the input big time, thanks dude!
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I bet if took some time. Created a slick professionally done site. Created a cheesy but memorable gimic. It would work out.
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[Q] Uh, rooting is against your contract, isn't it?

I'm willing to be corrected here, but as far as I can tell, everyone wants to return to stock before seeking Sprint's help.
If this is correct, does that not make all the anti-cloning types (especially, say, my account to my account with my phone to my phone) huge hypocrites, right?
I've already noted that the admins decide which things to delete or not, based on whim.
There's a document a ways back that you could print out and take to sprint, and they would have to fix your phone rooted or not. Sprint really doesn't care if your rooted. Some people are a tad paranoid about it though. Lemme see if I can dig it up
[edit] Here it is
bilestoad said:
I'm willing to be corrected here, but as far as I can tell, everyone wants to return to stock before seeking Sprint's help.
If this is correct, does that not make all the anti-cloning types (especially, say, my account to my account with my phone to my phone) huge hypocrites, right?
I've already noted that the admins decide which things to delete or not, based on whim.
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Rooting is not illegal, cloning is and could get the xda in legal trouble if they allowed it to be discussed. Before you reply, let me find some threads where this was discussed extensively. I'll post them in a few min.
Here's one from ppcgeeks. I'm going to find a better one I remember seeing from that site.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/site-news-announcements/143721-ppcgeeks-stance-esn-cloning-anything-likes.html
Here's the other one.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/gadget-talk/143597-law-regarding-esn-mods.html
shane6374 said:
Rooting is not illegal, cloning is and could get the xda in legal trouble if they allowed it to be discussed. Before you reply, let me find some threads where this was discussed extensively. I'll post them in a few min.
Here's one from ppcgeeks. I'm going to find a better one I remember seeing from that site.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/site-news...cgeeks-stance-esn-cloning-anything-likes.html
Here's the other one.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/gadget-talk/143597-law-regarding-esn-mods.html
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The second one requires sign in or up. I think the first might too not sure. But to the OP your still complaining? Jeeze...
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ac16313 said:
The second one requires sign in or up. I think the first might too not sure. But to the OP your still complaining? Jeeze...
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Damn, I was signed in over there so it was an oversight on my part. The threads have good info in them though.
In before the lock! Again lol 2 in one day haha
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These are great answers. Sorry if I came across as off my meds yesterday, I think your terse response without any explanation set me off. My fault and obviously not very mature. Grrrr, at me. arg that's embarrassing. As it should be.

More Carrier IQ information (these guys need to be out of a job seriously)

Was just posted to The Verge
I honestly don't even know what to say about this one.
http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/13/...entionally-collected-encrypted-sms-is-working
So if when I call sprint, they ask for my number shouldn't they tell me my number. Oh and who's has called sprint about Los or battery drain and they told you exactly where and why it happend or those that posted about battery drain we don't need an app just call in and let them tell you what apps are draining the battery .
My phones not working." What seem to be the problem". I don't know you tell me.
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In all the stories and interviews, has anyone even discussed anything about an opt out option?
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That is part of the complaint; there is no opt out option....
neudof said:
In all the stories and interviews, has anyone even discussed anything about an opt out option?
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I think there's a bit more going on than just helping solve 'network issues'
Maybe more to do with the FBI covering it's ass so they don't get caught.
Ever read "1984"? It's a great book, I love it. Uncle Sam does too, it's full of great ideas...
jake21 said:
That is part of the complaint; there is no opt out option....
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Custom ROM's
Obviously Samsung is running scared if they have an update that removes CIQ.
KCRic said:
I think there's a bit more going on than just helping solve 'network issues'
Maybe more to do with the FBI covering it's ass so they don't get caught.
Ever read "1984"? It's a great book, I love it. Uncle Sam does too, it's full of great ideas...
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I found "The Giver" a little better. But I agree with you. 1984 is a good book.
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none/291537-report-google-s-schmidt-condemns-carrier-iq
Wow... according to PC mag CIQ was discovered last month... lol.
Shoulon said:
I found "The Giver" a little better. But I agree with you. 1984 is a good book.
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Not to hijack the thread and make it about books but +1
That is a very good book from what I've read. I need to go back and finish it. Off to the app store
My dad made me read 1984, you can find the movie free online too (for educational reasons) , it should be a required reading for all Americans.
KCRic said:
Not to hijack the thread and make it about books but +1
That is a very good book from what I've read. I need to go back and finish it. Off to the app store
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I read about it on last month's edition of Penthouse.
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[Q] spy apps/software??

I know similar questions have been asked before and information won't be easy to obtain from anyone regarding this but I know so many poeple have the knowledge to answer. I obviously don't want to use a subscription service but here is my dilemma.
Yes I am trying to spy, however I own both devices and pay for the entire bill just granting the phone for use as is to my current girlfriend, I'm not accusing her of cheating however she is hiding something and its all within the texts she deletes, those texts are transmitted to and from the device I allow her to use, just looking for any options I have aside from shelling out hundreds or thousands on something that can be easily accomplished, however if the information is sensitive I don't want it uploaded to the web, just more of a forward type of thing I suppose but definately hidden from her view, she isn't tech savvy, but our evos are both rooted and custom Rom etc. If anyone could help me with this, that would be super. App / software / source / service doesn't matter to me.
cool story bro, get a new girlfriend and leave the spying to the spy's. if you do not trust her, let her go.
popper668 said:
cool story bro, get a new girlfriend and leave the spying to the spy's. if you do not trust her, let her go.
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Yeah man what he said
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You can use app called total SMS control..does everything you ask plus record calls...then sent to ur email...clever app
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Do yourself a favor, follow this guys instructions
popper668 said:
cool story bro, get a new girlfriend and leave the spying to the spy's. if you do not trust her, let her go.
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To everyone that replied except for don. Your replies were 100% worthless, unless you are replying to someone with helpful information you shouldn't reply at all that just makes you look worse people asking dumb questions. And thanks to you don I will check that out. And if anyone else has anything useful but don't want to share it publicly feel free to message by email I look forward to hearing.
if somehow...
you could tap into carrier IQ! Sorry bro...had to! I would also use sms control...neat little tool.
If you have access to the gmail account that is used with the phone you could install Google Voice. I noticed the other day that it saves a copy of my texts even though I had flashed multiple Roms since.
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If you have access to the gmail account that is used with the phone you could install Google Voice. I noticed the other day that it saves a copy of my texts even though I had flashed multiple Roms since.
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+1 and you can just tell her its a better vm app lol.
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Those replies were good.
First, you need to get help with your own problems of control and paranoia and forget about attempting illegal and immoral invasions of privacy.
Second, you should let that girl go. One day you might be healthy enough for an adult relationship, but not today.
smedley76 said:
To everyone that replied except for don. Your replies were 100% worthless, unless you are replying to someone with helpful information you shouldn't reply at all that just makes you look worse people asking dumb questions. And thanks to you don I will check that out. And if anyone else has anything useful but don't want to share it publicly feel free to message by email I look forward to hearing.
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Unreasnbl said:
Those replies were good.
First, you need to get help with your own problems of control and paranoia and forget about attempting illegal and immoral invasions of privacy.
Second, you should let that girl go. One day you might be healthy enough for an adult relationship, but not today.
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ROFLMAOF!!!! You nailed it though. In a very honest, serious way, too.
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Nick N said:
If you have access to the gmail account that is used with the phone you could install Google Voice. I noticed the other day that it saves a copy of my texts even though I had flashed multiple Roms since.
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huh?
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Hit the nail on the head. If you know she is cheating get rid of her. Why would you want to put yourself through that BS only to get mad at her for something you already know. Once a cheat always a cheat. What are you going to do anyways after you confirm and confront?
This ocean is too big to worry about one little fish.
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You could find yourself in legal troubles if you go thorough with this
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You could find yourself in legal troubles if you go thorough with this
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Could he? He does own the phones and the contract is in his name. Should be able to do whatever he wants with the phone he's "lent" out, right?
A buddy of mine suspected his wife was cheating and she wouldn't admit to it. He decided to sift through her emails. He found she was, had proof, divorced her and is now happily married to a faithful woman. Just sayin.....had he not done that he would be far worse off. There's definately better ways to do it.....but every relationship and every person is different right?
That's weird, I thought he was asking for help with finding an app. Guess I missed the part where he asked for a bunch of relationship advice....
Hold on a sec, lemme put on my flame suit
Once there are trust issues there will always be trust issues.
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Honestly i agree with everyone who said no, but if you have one of the three main cellphone companies (Sprint, Verizion,AT&T) you can log in online and read the sent messages.
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Honestly i agree with everyone who said no, but if you have one of the three main cellphone companies (Sprint, Verizion,AT&T) you can log in online and read the sent messages.
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No, you cant. Sprint does not make those available online.

Anyone else see this?

I just followed link and found this going on in another Rom development. The fifth post is the one you want to check out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33673632
I'm not saying anything, just posting what i found.
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Oh yea lol I haven't flashed anything that hasn't been deemed official for fear of messing up my device for this same reason. I suggest you all do the same or be prepared for the worst.
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So, he is JALstudios. Dude should be banned.
v8dreaming said:
So, he is JALstudios. Dude should be banned.
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Agreed, I always thought his posts were so similar but avoided passing judgment without knowing, but that screenshot proves it. It wouldn't be so bad if he would just own up to it instead of lying.
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yppans said:
Agreed, I always thought his posts were so similar but avoided passing judgment without knowing, but that screenshot proves it. It wouldn't be so bad if he would just own up to it instead of lying.
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No one here wants him to quit developing.. But we want him test his roms himself and only build them if he owns the device.. And I'm sure the Devs here would appreciate it if he wouldn't pull things out of their roms and use it without permission
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No one here wants him to quit developing.. But we want him test his roms himself and only build them if he owns the device.. And I'm sure the Devs here would appreciate it if he wouldn't pull things out of their roms and use it without permission
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Speak for yourself. I'd love it if our dev section didn't have any garbage that bricks peoples phones. This guy's been on a roll for a while. Honestly I'd love it if he'd stop dev'ing it'd save people a lot of time.
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Speak for yourself. I'd love it if our dev section didn't have any garbage that bricks peoples phones. This guy's been on a roll for a while. Honestly I'd love it if he'd stop dev'ing it'd save people a lot of time.
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+ a googleplex, this guy wants recognition without putting in work or recognizing anybody else's. He needs to stop pestering us and go get some psychological help.
So anyone know what happened to his "illusuon" ROM post? I was waiting for a mod but went to bed and when I woke up it was gone. I'm guessing he deleted it to avoid the ban hammer that was coming.
I was looking for it too. I think it should have been up so everybody can see it. It was a.nicr entertainmemt for a chance lol Lets just hope that he doesnt come back with another name.

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