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[Q] dangers with rooting ouya

Hey,
So to a total newcomer to the whole rooting thing, i was wondering exactly what the dangers with rooting is? What does it open up to malware that wasnt there before?
When you jailbrake an i-device you for example hafto change the root password since its the same for all jailbroken devices after jailbrake.
Can someone break it down easy?
Many thanks!

soulman79 said:
Hey,
So to a total newcomer to the whole rooting thing, i was wondering exactly what the dangers with rooting is? What does it open up to malware that wasnt there before?
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Well there's a danger you can accidentally delete something you shouldn't have. You do have access to the file system after all.
Malware threats are overblown on platforms outside of Windows. Android and iOS malware still needs you to purposely install an apk/ipa. If not, they're usually sent through SMS/MMS, which the Ouya is incapable of. <_<'
Pretty much the only ways you can get malware is if you sideload it or if it somehow sneaks into the stores.
There's one specific exploit... but that doesn't affect the Ouya because:
1. It's not Samsung.
2. It doesn't have GSM/3G/HSDPA.
When you jailbrake an i-device you for example hafto change the root password since its the same for all jailbroken devices after jailbrake.
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No such restriction exists on Android. My Ouya account is still usable after rooting (and it coexists with my Google account).

thank you for taking the time to explain it!
Will root after morning coffe then =) If i do a system reset ( in the ouya menu´s ) will the root disappear? Or do i manually have to uninstall it if i want to make it factory original again?

soulman79 said:
thank you for taking the time to explain it!
Will root after morning coffe then =) If i do a system reset ( in the ouya menu´s ) will the root disappear? Or do i manually have to uninstall it if i want to make it factory original again?
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Root disappears if you factory reset, or there's a system update. So be prepared to reroot if there's an update. Keep the one click app handy! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387507
You should take a look at this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359390
I haven't had the opportunity to test the superuser preserve function yet (I updated before rooting), so just in case be prepared to reapply your root.
Ouya isn't Sony, I don't think they'll be blocking root access anytime soon.

Ultimate Chicken said:
Root disappears if you factory reset, or there's a system update. So be prepared to reroot if there's an update. Keep the one click app handy! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387507
You should take a look at this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359390
I haven't had the opportunity to test the superuser preserve function yet (I updated before rooting), so just in case be prepared to reapply your root.
Ouya isn't Sony, I don't think they'll be blocking root access anytime soon.
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Awsome! got it rooted and can FINALLY log in to youtube, the google tv youtube app is perfect!
Thanks for all your answers, really appreciate it!

so i did a factory reset just cause i got alot installed and wanted a fresh setup, but after the reset google store and some other app from google where still there, aren't they suppost to be wiped off with a factory reset? how do i get rid of them?

soulman79 said:
so i did a factory reset just cause i got alot installed and wanted a fresh setup, but after the reset google store and some other app from google where still there, aren't they suppost to be wiped off with a factory reset? how do i get rid of them?
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Ah yes, the Play Store hack is what's known as a dirty hack. It leaves crumbs that persist through a factory reset. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44166123&postcount=158
PS: you'll need root access to delete those. After you get rid of the play store stuff you can factory reset again and it shouldn't be back.

i ran the root apk and it says rooted, tried to delete the files with es file explorer but it wont delete the files... i even stoppped the process in the settings menu... is there another way i gotta go about?

soulman79 said:
i ran the root apk and it says rooted, tried to delete the files with es file explorer but it wont delete the files... i even stoppped the process in the settings menu... is there another way i gotta go about?
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E's file explorer should be able to do it, but I think you need to mount system/ as R/W because it doesn't do so automatically. http://androidcowboy.com/2013/06/how-to-uninstall-system-apps-with-es-file-explorer/
If the above doesn't work, you're missing the superuser app.
These days I just connect things to my computer via microusb and use adb shell to deal with the file system; I still need busybox for that.

puh, got it done.. missed the part that you gotta show root explorer on the left menu.. Holy sh*t im out of my league here =)
If i install the framework only will that leave bits and peaces to, or is it only playstore that does this? i saw that the framework had an uninstall / cleanup function in the app so im guessing that it takes care of itself?
If i disable root acces after installing the framwork will the framework still function or do it need to be rooted all the time?
Big thank you for the fast reply´s!

soulman79 said:
puh, got it done.. missed the part that you gotta show root explorer on the left menu.. Holy sh*t im out of my league here =)
If i install the framework only will that leave bits and peaces to, or is it only playstore that does this? i saw that the framework had an uninstall / cleanup function in the app so im guessing that it takes care of itself?
If i disable root acces after installing the framwork will the framework still function or do it need to be rooted all the time?
Big thank you for the fast reply´s!
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The framework needs root access.
The playstore mod is the only one that leaves bits and pieces AFAIK... next time before you factory reset, run the cleanup tools and uninstall the mod first. (Sorry I didn't warn you before. I forgot. >.<)

ahh, will do =)
Finnaly got it setup up right! Thx for all the support man!

How to uninstall app`?

Can somebody help me uninstalling an app (dragon mania legends). I can not tap - uninstall, cause its not highlighted. I want to do, because the update failed. So maybe someone here know, how I can delete all pieces of the destroyed app, or know the path of the installed game C:\...

It happened to me also. Reset is the only way to fix this, or you can just ignore it.

Same here,dragon mania legends and barn story can't update or uninstall (0x80246008 and 0x80073cf9)

aeroaqua said:
Same here,dragon mania legends and barn story can't update or uninstall (0x80246008 and 0x80073cf9)
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Install it and delete Test after all

djtonka said:
Install it and delete Test after all
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same...

Same problem with the game "march of empires" ! What i've to do after deploying Test.xap? Have to run it ?

No, let me change it first

I've been able to duplicate uninstalling these broken apps by doing this:
1st: Install a new app or an app update.
2nd: While this new app is updating/installing pause the broken app.
3rd: Go to your app menu and you can now select uninstall.
It takes a few tries to make it do this but it will work. As far as I know your only other option is a hard reset.

Install it and delete, the game will be also removed.

djtonka said:
Install it and delete, the game will be also removed.
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Thanks a lot!! It really worked for me!

APPX for Connect app (devicesflow.appx)

Hello,
on my Lumia 950 I got Connect app corrupted during one of the system updates. Now I cannot use Miracast or add new Bluettoth device.
Does anyone have APPX file of Connect app? It is called devicesflow.appx, I need version 1.2.11111.0 or higher (or another solution how to solve this issue without resetting my phone).
If anyone can help, I will be happy.

For those who have unlocked file access and are running Anniversary or Creators Updates, the file is located: C:\PROGRAMS\CommonFiles\xaps\devicesflow.appx
Could you please send me this file?

Here. Im on insider fast ring, but i guess is not important. Remove rar extension.

Your help is welcome, thi is correct version which I need. I hoped that it will solve my problem but it did not.
Package was installed successfully, after installation was reporting status OK, but after launching it gets back to modified state and app crash.
The error code is 0x80073CFC.
Without complete resetting the app with data the app will probably not work. And WM10M does not allow to do this with Connect app.
It looks like I will not avoid ressting the phone.
Any idea will be welcomed.

pospichalales said:
Your help is welcome, thi is correct version which I need. I hoped that it will solve my problem but it did not.
Package was installed successfully, after installation was reporting status OK, but after launching it gets back to modified state and app crash.
The error code is 0x80073CFC.
Without complete resetting the app with data the app will probably not work. And WM10M does not allow to do this with Connect app.
It looks like I will not avoid ressting the phone.
Any idea will be welcomed.
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You can reset the connect app with App Data Manager | Interop required: Goto Post

ElroyJx said:
You can reset the connect app with App Data Manager | Interop required: Goto Post
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Thank you but I cannot install this app because I have Lumia 950 and it is not possible to unlock it with Interop Tools. Or am I missing something?

pospichalales said:
Thank you but I cannot install this app because I have Lumia 950 and it is not possible to unlock it with Interop Tools. Or am I missing something?
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Check out this post Here>>, it might be helpful to you.

rollback from Creator's Update on w10m ?

Hi I'm using the HP Elite x3 how can I roll the phone back to a build before creators update, and leave it there? I.e. Stop updates.
Thanks

saq333 said:
Hi I'm using the HP Elite x3 how can I roll the phone back to a build before creators update, and leave it there? I.e. Stop updates.
Thanks
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Flash another w10m version, or use WDRT to get the version your device came by factory(should be 14393 or so) and then disable the service wuauserv(windows updates).
14393.1066 and CU are the best builds in my opinion... If you are having problems with CU, just make a hard reset which will allow you to delete some sysapps at start(to do this enter the store and quicly disable automatic app updates, if you don't disable it, it will update some apps that will block the privilege to uninstall them i.e. outlook) or use interop tools to delete what you don't want. Making the hard reset will leave your device with a fresh CU.

xxJMarian said:
Flash another w10m version, or use WDRT to get the version your device came by factory(should be 14393 or so) and then disable the service wuauserv(windows updates).
14393.1066 and CU are the best builds in my opinion... If you are having problems with CU, just make a hard reset which will allow you to delete some sysapps at start(to do this enter the store and quicly disable automatic app updates, if you don't disable it, it will update some apps that will block the privilege to uninstall them i.e. outlook) or use interop tools to delete what you don't want. Making the hard reset will leave your device with a fresh CU.
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Hi @xxJMarian thanks for the tip, this worked . I used WDRT and got back to the build I want, 10.0.14393.953, this was before CU which took away app corner and social integration. Now I have the build I want and DO NOT want CU.
My phone is on airplane mode until I figure out how to prevent it from updating again:
1. I went into the store and turned off auto updates of apps
2. there is no "phone update" option in background tasks for this build...
what should I do next? I would be happy with the x3 for another year if it doesn't update; willing to miss out on patches and security maintenance.

saq333 said:
Hi @xxJMarian thanks for the tip, this worked . I used WDRT and got back to the build I want, 10.0.14393.953, this was before CU which took away app corner and social integration. Now I have the build I want and DO NOT want CU.
My phone is on airplane mode until I figure out how to prevent it from updating again:
1. I went into the store and turned off auto updates of apps
2. there is no "phone update" option in background tasks for this build...
what should I do next? I would be happy with the x3 for another year if it doesn't update; willing to miss out on patches and security maintenance.
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Get interop tools, do all the proper unlocking and disable the service wuausrv using the registry to stop updates. This will also affect the store, since it uses the windows update service aswell. Once you disable the service it won't search for system updates nor apps. What you can try to do is setting it to manual instead of disabling it so it only triggers when you search for updates instead of automatic. The service registry location is HLKM -> SYSTEM -> CurrentControlSet -> Services

Help! remove pending install

I have this on my phone (see attached file) I can't remove it. I even try the store trick. but it doesn't work. Is there another way?
TIA!

Your phone is interopunlocked? You could try to sideload the xap or install the appx of this application.

Yup, its interop unlock. My problem is how to get the appx file for that app.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/screen-sketch/9mz95kl8mr0l
Min OS version is 17636.0.
So you will need to be on some fastfaster ring insider. Skip ahead?

I think u need to be on the skip a head. But initially, that app can be downloaded even if you are on fast ring build. Then they change it. Thats why i got the pending issue.

augustinionut said:
Your phone is interopunlocked? You could try to sideload the xap or install the appx of this application.
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I manage to get the appx file. Then tried to sideload it. But got the same result.

Sideloading XAP worked for me.
xbatibotx said:
I have this on my phone (see attached file) I can't remove it. I even try the store trick. but it doesn't work. Is there another way?
TIA!
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I had the same issue with old twitter app when I recently updated to W10M. The new version didn't replaced the WP8.1 version and old one was shown as 'Pending'. So I sideloaded the old WP8.1 xap and then it managed the corrupted files. And then uninstalled it.
The ultimate solution when nothing works is Reset, even though this is a very small issue

Ani64 said:
I had the same issue with old twitter app when I recently updated to W10M. The new version didn't replaced the WP8.1 version and old one was shown as 'Pending'. So I sideloaded the old WP8.1 xap and then it managed the corrupted files. And then uninstalled it.
The ultimate solution when nothing works is Reset, even though this is a very small issue
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I don't want to reset my phone. BTW, if I reset my phone that is interop unlock, will it remain unlocked?

You have to unlock it again
xbatibotx said:
I don't want to reset my phone. BTW, if I reset my phone that is interop unlock, will it remain unlocked?
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No, you will have to interop unlock it and apply those registry edits you have modified (except the cab files) again.
Try sideloading xap/appx and uninstall it.
I understand even if you can leave it off, it feels so bad and you cannot forget it.

Ani64 said:
No, you will have to interop unlock it and apply those registry edits you have modified (except the cab files) again.
Try sideloading xap/appx and uninstall it.
I understand even if you can leave it off, it feels so bad and you cannot forget it.
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I will think about resetting my phone. Btw, I did try sideloading the appx file. but unfortunately, It didn't work.
RE: xap deployer., I can't make it work. It is not detecting my phone.

The appx must to be copied to phone and ten click on it.
Or install using device portal.
CAn you upload the appx to this topic?

AppxBundle is here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76643216&postcount=6
But can't be installed because
<TargetDeviceFamily Name="Windows.Universal" MinVersion="10.0.17636.0" MaxVersionTested="10.0.17636.0" />

Any chance to repack app?

Yes, any chance of repacking the app..?

titi66200 said:
AppxBundle is here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76643216&postcount=6
But can't be installed because
<TargetDeviceFamily Name="Windows.Universal" MinVersion="10.0.17636.0" MaxVersionTested="10.0.17636.0" />
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I hope someone can repack the app.