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Decided to post this for anyone that is curious and wants to know the terminology used in these roms.
I take NO CREDIT for this, just wanted to share my findings. Source below. Let me know if I missed any.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Terminology
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-odex-and-deodex-in-android-complete-guide/
TERMINOLOGY -
*TRWP- Team Win Recovery Project/ It has a touch based recovey interface.. and its more consistent than cwm it seems
*CWR aka ClockworkMod Recovery-
A custom recovery for Android phones and tablets that allows you to perform several advanced recovery, restoration, installation and maintenance operations on your Android device that aren’t possible with the stock recovery.
*Superuser-
A progam which gives unlimited access privileges to perform any or all operations on the operating system.
*KIES mini-
Kies Mini is an official application from Samsung that is used to update the software on your phone. It should not be confused with the full Kies application, which has a lot more functionality and is not officially supported in the USA. Therefore, abbreviating "Kies Mini" as just "Kies" can cause confusion.
*ODIN-
Odin is the Samsung software used to update Samsung phones. It does not work with any other devices other than official Samsung phones.
*OTA or FOTA-
(F)OTA stands for (Firmware) Over The Air and is the process by which required updates and enhancements to your phone's basic operating system can be sent to you through the cellular network. The Galaxy S II software update will be sent via FOTA and is available through Samsung Kies mini.0
*ODEX-
In Android file system, applications come in packages with the extension .apk. These application packages, or APKs contain certain .odex files whose supposed function is to save space. These ‘odex’ files are actually collections of parts of an application that are optimized before booting. Doing so speeds up the boot process, as it preloads part of an application. On the other hand, it also makes hacking those applications difficult because a part of the coding has already been extracted to another location before execution.
*DEODEX-
Deodexing is basically repackaging of these APKs in a certain way, such that they are reassembled into classes.dex files. By doing that, all pieces of an application package are put together back in one place, thus eliminating the worry of a modified APK conflicting with some separate odexed parts.
In summary, Deodexed ROMs (or APKs) have all their application packages put back together in one place, allowing for easy modification such as theming. Since no pieces of code are coming from any external location, custom ROMs or APKs are always deodexed to ensure integrity.
*Busybox-
A set of Unix tools / commands that has been compiled for use on your phone. These are not usually full-featured versions of the Unix commands found on the larger platforms counterparts, but they are pretty close and useful nonetheless.
*3G/4G-
3G/4G is the term generally used to describe 3rd/4rth Generation mobile telecommunications, specifically allowing for greater throughput of data over cellular networks.
*Baseband/Modem-
Baseband refers to the original frequency range of a transmission signal before it is converted, or modulated, to a different frequency range.
*Bloatware-
Software or 'apps' that you don't need, but come preinstalled to a device's /system partition, meaning that you cannot remove them unless the device has been rooted. Usually, these are apps are sponsored by a company and included by a carrier for profit. For example, the Photobucket app included on the G2 by TMobile.
*CDMA-
Code division multiple access (CDMA) is a channel access method used by various radio communication technologies. It should not be confused with the mobile phone standards called cdmaOne and CDMA2000 (which are often referred to as simply CDMA), which use CDMA as an underlying channel access method.
*Firmware-
Programs stored in the ROM, EPROM, or flash memory that usually control various internal electronic devices (Hard Drives, Keyboards, Displays, etc). Firmware is typically 'fixed' software that is not updated in consumer devices, however it is often updated (or 'flashed') by advanced users to fix bugs or add features to the device. Flashing firmware designed for one device onto a different device, or not following a specific procedure while flashing will often render the device unusable.
*Flash-
Non-volatile computer storage that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed (similar to EPROM). No power is needed to maintain the information stored in the chip. This technology is primarily used in memory cards and USB flash drives for general storage and transfer of data between computers and other digital products. Because of its ease of use, speed, ability to be updated (see flashing), this technology is often used in mobile devices, PDAs, digital media players.
*Kernel-
The central or core software component of most operating systems. Its responsibilities include managing the system's resources (the communication between hardware and software components) and can provide the lowest-level abstraction layer for resources (especially memory, processors, and I/O devices).
*IMEI-
The International Mobile Equipment Identity is a number unique to every GSM, WCDMA, and iDEN mobile device, as well as some satellite devices. The IMEI number is used by the GSM network to identify valid devices and therefore can be used to stop a stolen device from accessing the network. For example, if a mobile device is stolen, the owner can call their network provider and instruct them to "ban" the device using its IMEI number. This renders the device useless, whether or not the device's SIM is changed. The IMEI can be displayed by dialing *#06#.
*IRC-
Internet Relay Chat. Basically a chatroom, or a cross between Instant Messaging and a forum.
*Open-source-
Open-source is software that anyone is allowed to see the 'source' code. In the context of Android, Open-source refers to the approach to the design, development, and distribution of software. This offers accessibility to a software's source code for modification, improvement, bug-fixing, and security-enhancement. CyanogenMod is based on this principle.
*AOSP-
Android Open Source Project
*Radio-
The cellular radio on the device which needs control software called firmware to control it.
*ROM-
Read Only Memory. In the context of an Android device, ROM is the internal flash memory where the core operating system resides. It can also refer to a specific version firmware that can be applied to a device through a process usually referred to as flashing. An improperly flashed ROM can often brick the device, rendering it unusable.
*SDK-
Software Development Kit. You can find the Android SDK at http://developer.android.com/sdk.
*Vanilla-
A clean, unmodified version of something. In the context of Android ROMs, vanilla refers to the stock ROM that came pre-installed on the device.
*Widget-
An application that lives (in other words, is always running) on the homescreen instead of being 'run' like a regular app. Common examples are calenders and weather widgets.
*Soft Brick-
Recoverable without professional repair via Odin
*Hard Brick-
Not recoverable, better hope you have a warranty/insurance. Usually happens when flashing wrong rom or modem, like from another device.
*Superwipe-
A tool that will get your device "Rom-flash-ready" by doing the necessary wiping
*Zipalign-
Reduces the amount of RAM consumed when running the application by allowing data to be mmap'd in; which causes all uncompressed data within the .apk, such as images or raw files, to be aligned on 4-byte boundaries.
*Sleep of death or S.O.D.-
Refers to the the device not being able to be awaken after a long time in "off mode" like while charging while you sleep. If you try to awaken your device, I will not come on. Usually requires a long press on the power button to reset the device or battery pull.
*Hot Reboot-
An option to reload all apps and framework files without rebooing the complete device
*FC-
Foreclose
*WIP-
Work in Progress
*Kanged-
To have one's developer code and work taken, manipulated, rebranded, and re-released by someone else with no credit
*Insecure-
A kernel that will give you root access, installing one of these will allow you to run apps that require root access, and allow you to make proper backups of your handset.
Android Specific Definitions
*ADB-
Android Development Bridge. Command line tool used to communicate with & control the device over a USB link from a computer. The ADB command is found in the Android SDK.
*Android-
Unveiled on 5 November 2007, Android is a mobile operating system running on the Linux kernel developed by Google.
*Apps2SD-
Move applications from the internal NAND memory on the device to a removable SD Card.
*CyanogenMod Updater-
An updater written by Cyanogen that allows you to receive OTA (Over-The-Air) updates to CyanogenMod.
*Dalvik-Cache-
The dalvik-cache directory holds all of the pre-compiled .dex files created from installed apps. These files are static and do not change unless the app is updated.
*Fastboot-
Fastboot is protocol used to directly update the flash filesystem in Android devices from a host over USB. It allows flashing of unsigned partition images. It is disabled almost all production devices since USB support is disabled in the bootloader.
*GApps-
See Google Apps.
*[CO
Nice job! Thanks for compiling that.
I was just saying on another thread that I wish when I had rooted last week that I knew more about WHAT and WHY I was doing something vs. just following the directions of the dev! Love to see someone maybe elaborate on the actual root process. Such as explaining why we have to use odin vs. say just drag and dropping files, what is and why do we have to have Superuser, explain CWM recovery, etc.
Nice post. I didn't know what odex vs deodex was but now I do!
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you deserve a thanks click and a sticky... sorry can only provide one
OP updated with Superuser, ODIN and CWR.
thanx bro..my noob level dropped lol
mightymike889 said:
thanx bro..my noob level dropped lol
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Very nice list. But I have one question, what's ota? ;-)
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ThC23 said:
OP updated with Superuser, ODIN and CWR.
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Thanks! Learning more and more!
Superuser...I thought I "installed" Superuser like an app or interface?
AOSP - Android Open Source Project.
I just looked this one up the other day after wondering for a loong time what it meant.
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escrowdog said:
Thanks! Learning more and more!
Superuser...I thought I "installed" Superuser like an app or interface?
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Lol, my bad! It is, it was late last nite and I have no idea where that came from, lol. Superuser fixed. Thanks.
Busybox added.
ThC23 said:
Lol, my bad! It is, it was late last nite and I have no idea where that came from, lol. Superuser fixed. Thanks.
Busybox added.
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You should've added ota in the op too.
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Write what CWR actually stands for. ClockworkMod Recovery
The_Biz said:
You should've added ota in the op too.
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Write what CWR actually stands for. ClockworkMod Recovery
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OP updated, thanks.
Thanks OP! You know what I would really like - a listing for the 'just past n00bs' that includes items like:
Baseband version
Kernel version
Mod version
Build number
(Basically all the less than painfully obvious items on the "About Phone" page. )
As an example, Keis wanted to update the firmware to VKID2 last night, but I thought, screw it, I am loading CM7. However, I still see the old baseband version there. Whats the difference? Should I (can I) load the samsung update now that CM7 is loaded. Is there "firmware" and a "rom" or are they the same thing... etc.
anyway, thanks for the glossary. Its good!
I just bought my first Android a week ago. I've been reading a bunch and was confused by many terms. This was very helpful. Thanks!
unlocked ; can also referr to the bootloader too fyi
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Thanks
Thank you so much for such an informative page. What is Android without Root privileges
Thank you. good Info.
dwayner79 said:
Thanks OP! You know what I would really like - a listing for the 'just past n00bs' that includes items like:
Baseband version
Kernel version
Mod version
Build number
(Basically all the less than painfully obvious items on the "About Phone" page. )
As an example, Keis wanted to update the firmware to VKID2 last night, but I thought, screw it, I am loading CM7. However, I still see the old baseband version there. Whats the difference? Should I (can I) load the samsung update now that CM7 is loaded. Is there "firmware" and a "rom" or are they the same thing... etc.
anyway, thanks for the glossary. Its good!
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This is what it should look like with the new update. This has the latest baseband and its 2.3.6.
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I got useful information From thread posted by ThC23. Credit goes to him
ThC23 said:
Decided to post this for anyone that is curious and wants to know the terminology used in these roms.
I take NO CREDIT for this, just wanted to share my findings. Source below. Let me know if I missed any.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Terminology
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-odex-and-deodex-in-android-complete-guide/
TERMINOLOGY -
*CWR aka ClockworkMod Recovery-
A custom recovery for Android phones and tablets that allows you to perform several advanced recovery, restoration, installation and maintenance operations on your Android device that aren’t possible with the stock recovery.
*Superuser-
A progam which gives unlimited access privileges to perform any or all operations on the operating system.
*KIES mini-
Kies Mini is an official application from Samsung that is used to update the software on your phone. It should not be confused with the full Kies application, which has a lot more functionality and is not officially supported in the USA. Therefore, abbreviating "Kies Mini" as just "Kies" can cause confusion.
*ODIN-
Odin is the Samsung software used to update Samsung phones. It does not work with any other devices other than official Samsung phones.
*OTA or FOTA-
(F)OTA stands for (Firmware) Over The Air and is the process by which required updates and enhancements to your phone's basic operating system can be sent to you through the cellular network. The Galaxy S II software update will be sent via FOTA and is available through Samsung Kies mini.0
*ODEX-
In Android file system, applications come in packages with the extension .apk. These application packages, or APKs contain certain .odex files whose supposed function is to save space. These ‘odex’ files are actually collections of parts of an application that are optimized before booting. Doing so speeds up the boot process, as it preloads part of an application. On the other hand, it also makes hacking those applications difficult because a part of the coding has already been extracted to another location before execution.
*DEODEX-
Deodexing is basically repackaging of these APKs in a certain way, such that they are reassembled into classes.dex files. By doing that, all pieces of an application package are put together back in one place, thus eliminating the worry of a modified APK conflicting with some separate odexed parts.
In summary, Deodexed ROMs (or APKs) have all their application packages put back together in one place, allowing for easy modification such as theming. Since no pieces of code are coming from any external location, custom ROMs or APKs are always deodexed to ensure integrity.
*Busybox-
A set of Unix tools / commands that has been compiled for use on your phone. These are not usually full-featured versions of the Unix commands found on the larger platforms counterparts, but they are pretty close and useful nonetheless.
*3G/4G-
3G/4G is the term generally used to describe 3rd/4rth Generation mobile telecommunications, specifically allowing for greater throughput of data over cellular networks.
*Baseband/Modem-
Baseband refers to the original frequency range of a transmission signal before it is converted, or modulated, to a different frequency range.
*Bloatware-
Software or 'apps' that you don't need, but come preinstalled to a device's /system partition, meaning that you cannot remove them unless the device has been rooted. Usually, these are apps are sponsored by a company and included by a carrier for profit. For example, the Photobucket app included on the G2 by TMobile.
*CDMA-
Code division multiple access (CDMA) is a channel access method used by various radio communication technologies. It should not be confused with the mobile phone standards called cdmaOne and CDMA2000 (which are often referred to as simply CDMA), which use CDMA as an underlying channel access method.
*Firmware-
Programs stored in the ROM, EPROM, or flash memory that usually control various internal electronic devices (Hard Drives, Keyboards, Displays, etc). Firmware is typically 'fixed' software that is not updated in consumer devices, however it is often updated (or 'flashed') by advanced users to fix bugs or add features to the device. Flashing firmware designed for one device onto a different device, or not following a specific procedure while flashing will often render the device unusable.
*Flash-
Non-volatile computer storage that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed (similar to EPROM). No power is needed to maintain the information stored in the chip. This technology is primarily used in memory cards and USB flash drives for general storage and transfer of data between computers and other digital products. Because of its ease of use, speed, ability to be updated (see flashing), this technology is often used in mobile devices, PDAs, digital media players.
*Kernel-
The central or core software component of most operating systems. Its responsibilities include managing the system's resources (the communication between hardware and software components) and can provide the lowest-level abstraction layer for resources (especially memory, processors, and I/O devices).
*IMEI-
The International Mobile Equipment Identity is a number unique to every GSM, WCDMA, and iDEN mobile device, as well as some satellite devices. The IMEI number is used by the GSM network to identify valid devices and therefore can be used to stop a stolen device from accessing the network. For example, if a mobile device is stolen, the owner can call their network provider and instruct them to "ban" the device using its IMEI number. This renders the device useless, whether or not the device's SIM is changed. The IMEI can be displayed by dialing *#06#.
*IRC-
Internet Relay Chat. Basically a chatroom, or a cross between Instant Messaging and a forum.
*Open-source-
Open-source is software that anyone is allowed to see the 'source' code. In the context of Android, Open-source refers to the approach to the design, development, and distribution of software. This offers accessibility to a software's source code for modification, improvement, bug-fixing, and security-enhancement. CyanogenMod is based on this principle.
*ASOP-
Android Open Source Project
*Radio-
The cellular radio on the device which needs control software called firmware to control it.
*ROM-
Read Only Memory. In the context of an Android device, ROM is the internal flash memory where the core operating system resides. It can also refer to a specific version firmware that can be applied to a device through a process usually referred to as flashing. An improperly flashed ROM can often brick the device, rendering it unusable.
*SDK-
Software Development Kit. You can find the Android SDK at http://developer.android.com/sdk.
*Vanilla-
A clean, unmodified version of something. In the context of Android ROMs, vanilla refers to the stock ROM that came pre-installed on the device.
*Widget-
An application that lives (in other words, is always running) on the homescreen instead of being 'run' like a regular app. Common examples are calenders and weather widgets.
Android Specific Definitions
*ADB-
Android Development Bridge. Command line tool used to communicate with & control the device over a USB link from a computer. The ADB command is found in the Android SDK.
*Android-
Unveiled on 5 November 2007, Android is a mobile operating system running on the Linux kernel developed by Google.
*Apps2SD-
Move applications from the internal NAND memory on the device to a removable SD Card.
*CyanogenMod Updater-
An updater written by Cyanogen that allows you to receive OTA (Over-The-Air) updates to CyanogenMod.
*Dalvik-Cache-
The dalvik-cache directory holds all of the pre-compiled .dex files created from installed apps. These files are static and do not change unless the app is updated.
*Fastboot-
Fastboot is protocol used to directly update the flash filesystem in Android devices from a host over USB. It allows flashing of unsigned partition images. It is disabled almost all production devices since USB support is disabled in the bootloader.
*GApps-
See Google Apps.
*Google Apps-
An add-on for Google's applications (Market, GMail etc.), packaged separately to avoid copyright issues
*Logcat-
A debugging tool built into Android devices that displays system logs as they occur. See Logcat.
*NANDroid-
A set of tools that will enable anyone who has root on their Android device to make FULL system backups, in case something goes wrong or you want to try out that new experimental ROM/theme. NANDroid will backup (and restore) /system, /data, /cache, and /boot partitions.
*Recovery Mode-
A special environment that you can boot into for troubleshooting and upgrading purposes.
*Tethering-
Using a wireless device (e.g. an Android phone) to share it's wireless data connection to another device (e.g. laptop). With an Android device, the wireless data connection can usually be shared via WiFi, Bluetooth or USB connection.
*Wipe-
Usually refers to wiping data and cache partitions of the device.
*Zipalign-
Reduces the amount of RAM consumed when running the application by allowing data to be mmap'd in; which causes all uncompressed data within the .apk, such as images or raw files, to be aligned on 4-byte boundaries.
Hacking Definitions
*Aftermarket-
Aftermarket generally refers to any product or service applied or requisitioned by end-users to add usability or functionality to the original product. Many aftermarket modifications can void the manufacturer's warranty. From a manufacturer's perspective, the after-market is any goods or services offered by the manufacturer directly to end-users of a given product or service. After-market services include support for warranties, contracts, and parts and accessories sales.
*Brick-
a device that no longer functions, generally caused by a failed firmware or SPL update. Since the device no longer works as intended, it is often referred to as a "brick" or "paper-weight", since that is all it is good for.
*Flashing-
The process of applying a firmware image (or ROM) to a device. It generally entails a very specific order of steps. Failing to complete any one of these steps properly may result in bricking the device.
*Kang-
The process of creating a code based of someone else's code or reapplying code that someone else created into your own code (e.g. git cherry-pick)
*Rooting-
Obtaining root ("administrator", or "full") access to the device. This means you can mount its internal memory partition as read/write, which lets you do various things: have USB or Wi-Fi tethering, uninstall applications you otherwise can't uninstall (e.g. the Amazon MP3 store), install applications that need root access (such as AdFree), disable the camera shutter sound (simply by deleting the shutter sound file), overclock or underclock the CPU, install and boot Debian, and so on. Installing CyanogenMod roots the device in the process. The "Superuser" app controls what applications may gain root privileges.
*Unlock-
Most GSM devices are locked to only work with the sim cards of a particular carrier. Obtaining root access (e.g. installing CyanogenMod) on the device usually does nothing to the sim-lock. The usual way to unlock the device to all SIM cards is to obtain a subsidy unlock code from a carrier.
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Good Job
It really helped me
sagarda7 said:
I got useful information From thread posted by ThC23. Credit goes to him
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Nice post... i like this
Very Nice Information
Very very Nice Information............thanks for it..........
Thanks for the information.. like this!
nice, very informative for newbies like me
thanks for the info
Nice share... but we still don't have multi-odin, right...??
Thanx for the info
Thnx a lot ;-)
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Elparaq said:
Nice share... but we still don't have multi-odin, right...??
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You got that wrong. We don't have single-odin yet.
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Nice Info, Thanks!
Nice. It helped me
This morning after a file update my Kaspersky AVG reported and deleted 7 files as containing...
backdoor.androidos.ginmaster.a
...one of which was system/app/settings.apk - I restored this file and data from a Ti backup (full scan in progress at time of writing)
others were zip files from my external SD card including
Lite ROM 0.9
and a few blob files from my CWMR backup directory.
As I haven't installed anything since the previous clean scan except from google app store and have not browsed any 'risky' sites I was wondering if anyone else had had similar reports that they consider to be 'false positives'.
New scan identified the restored file and deleted it again. !
Do I need this file ?
Where can I get a clean copy ?
I would welcome advice as to....are any other steps I should take such as changing account passwords etc.
Happened to me too!
Actually I had the same warning few days back, as Kaspersky warned me of the same virus that the game I play a lot Pocket Frogs has it, I had this game for a very long time now and I wondered what it could be the cause, deleted and reinstalled several times the same problem, until I gave skip. I wrote to mobage (game dev.) and even posted on google playstore, but it seems and I hope, it does not harm the device, not sure, did not receive any explanation from anywhere so far as what causes it or if it is true!
Only I have one cocern as the mobage sign that appears in the game windows lower left corner, is ever presently very faintly on my phone everywhre, meaning the homescreen or any programs we open as such?
Really confused.
requiem_mortis said:
This morning after a file update my Kaspersky AVG reported and deleted 7 files as containing...
backdoor.androidos.ginmaster.a
...one of which was system/app/settings.apk - I restored this file and data from a Ti backup (full scan in progress at time of writing)
others were zip files from my external SD card including
Lite ROM 0.9
and a few blob files from my CWMR backup directory.
As I haven't installed anything since the previous clean scan except from google app store and have not browsed any 'risky' sites I was wondering if anyone else had had similar reports that they consider to be 'false positives'.
New scan identified the restored file and deleted it again. !
Do I need this file ?
Where can I get a clean copy ?
I would welcome advice as to....are any other steps I should take such as changing account passwords etc.
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avadis99 said:
Actually I had the same warning few days back, as Kaspersky warned me of the same virus that the game I play a lot Pocket Frogs has it, I had this game for a very long time now and I wondered what it could be the cause, deleted and reinstalled several times the same problem, until I gave skip. I wrote to mobage (game dev.) and even posted on google playstore, but it seems and I hope, it does not harm the device, not sure, did not receive any explanation from anywhere so far as what causes it or if it is true!
Only I have one cocern as the mobage sign that appears in the game windows lower left corner, is ever presently very faintly on my phone everywhre, meaning the homescreen or any programs we open as such?
Really confused.
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Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A
Name : Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A
Detection Names : GinMaster
GinMaster.A
Category: Malware
Type: Trojan
Platform: Android
Summary
Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A steals confidential information from the device and sends it to a remote website.
Disinfection
Automatic
F-Secure's Mobile Security product blocks installation of this program with default settings.
Manual Removal
Monitoring-Tool:Android/GinMaster.A can be uninstalled by following the steps below:
Go to Settings
Go to Applications
Go to Manage Applications
Select the application
Press "Clear data"
Press "Uninstall"
Select "OK" when asked for confirmation and wait
Additional Details
Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A is a trojanized application which was first seen in the Android Market for (mainland) China by researchers from North Carolina State University. The exploit source code has been publicly available since April 2011.
It is the first malicious software to utilize a rooting exploit that targets Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) devices to escalate privileges on the system. Based on the author's own description of the exploit and examination of its binary, it may also work on Android 2.2 (Froyo) and 3.0 (Honeycomb) devices.
Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A's own description.
However, in the particular sample analyzed, the trojan will only run the exploit if the device version is not greater than 2.3.3 (up to Gingerbread version only).
Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A's use of the exploit may allow it to install additional applications to the device without the user's consent.
So you even find trojans in the Captivate? Lol
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thank u
I followed your advise I use in 4.1.2 version, the problem is that the shade of mobbage that ever present on my phone low left corner is still there? !?!? I do hope the virus is cleaned, and for that outline should I reset my phone to go away?
AJ2317 said:
Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A
Name : Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A
Detection Names : GinMaster
GinMaster.A
Category: Malware
Type: Trojan
Platform: Android
Summary
Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A steals confidential information from the device and sends it to a remote website.
Disinfection
Automatic
F-Secure's Mobile Security product blocks installation of this program with default settings.
Manual Removal
Monitoring-Tool:Android/GinMaster.A can be uninstalled by following the steps below:
Go to Settings
Go to Applications
Go to Manage Applications
Select the application
Press "Clear data"
Press "Uninstall"
Select "OK" when asked for confirmation and wait
Additional Details
Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A is a trojanized application which was first seen in the Android Market for (mainland) China by researchers from North Carolina State University. The exploit source code has been publicly available since April 2011.
It is the first malicious software to utilize a rooting exploit that targets Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) devices to escalate privileges on the system. Based on the author's own description of the exploit and examination of its binary, it may also work on Android 2.2 (Froyo) and 3.0 (Honeycomb) devices.
Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A's own description.
However, in the particular sample analyzed, the trojan will only run the exploit if the device version is not greater than 2.3.3 (up to Gingerbread version only).
Trojan:Android/GinMaster.A's use of the exploit may allow it to install additional applications to the device without the user's consent.
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Ok so essentially im trying to spoof my mac address on my newly purchased verizon HTC 10 its a great phone but of course i got caught up in how pretty the phone was and purchased it without realizing that Verizon prevents you from unlocking the bootloader ( cant say i'm surprised it is verizon after all ) no big deal so i purchased sunshine to get s-off which worked very well, flashed twrp recovery and easily installed viper rom, after installing all my apps, i thought that surely spoofing my mac would be no problem, after all i spoofed the mac on my jailbroken iphone with a simple terminal command that modifed the mac in NVRAM. Then the great train wreak began, first i started with the play store apps which would spoof the mac however they failed to authenticate with any network that had any kind of security so that was a no-go, then i used busy-box commands to try and attempt to spoof the mac same issue failed to authenticate, so then i just figured id go into the filesystem and modify some files, however every tutorial i could find pointed to a /efs directory which was not present at all or a /persist directory which was also not present there were a few other directories none of which i could find. Eventually i just got so pissed i took the wifi firmware files ( and if anyone was wondering the model of the chip is a bcm 4359 which is apparently a really good chip ) and went into a hex editor and found macaddr=%2 and changed %2 to equal the mac im trying to spoof. Of course when i applied the modified firmware files the wifi failed to turn on at all, so i thought maybe its the viper rom, perhaps it lacks directorys that a stock 6.0.1 rom does, but after restoring my backup its the exact same root directory as viper, what i don't understand is why its so easy too spoof a mac address on an IOS DEVICE, but on an open source operating system such as android its giving me this much trouble, maybe i'm just stupid and missing something really obvious but surly it cant be this difficult to spoof a mac on android, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hi,
I ran into some malware on my PC and my phone somehow wound up with it too. So what's happening is when my device is hooked up to any device it automatically pairs 2 separate devices. One is the phone and one is called a Bluetooth LE(Low energy) 1927237798 etc. I have the snapdragon qualcomm phone and the canadian variant with Fido. I was looking around in developer settings and I do not see any OEM unlock.. Is there any way to flash the phone without it?
I need to flash the phone because the malware persists through factory data reset. I can't access any files that are relating to this bluetooth device and I have a feeling there's an embedded profile behind the screen that I see. I also noticed the script that ran put in a virtual SIM and draws mobile data when I am not hooked up to wifi. This bluetooth LE device automatically connects to surrounding bluetooth devices and infects them with whatever payload and it's like a super virus/worm from Russia/China I believe since the researcher told me some of the payloads on the PC were in russian language. Anyways, some help would be wonderful because my phone is infecting everything...
Also notably there are a string of nested file folders with no files in them. I am unable to delete them, all I have been able to do is move them up folders to the parents and try deleting but they always come back and there are a lot with really weird names and ^43%HlLuy etc.
I just hope to be able to flash stock firmware without the OEM unlock in order to wipe the old data that was changed by the malware in the providers area/root area.(No the phone was not previously rooted - I think it's not possible, but they got into protected folders and edited files somehow. I'd love to know how)
Thanks for your assistance. I have rooted a phone or two in my day but I can't remember if I can just flash stock firmware or even the best place to source it.
Doing a clean flash using ODIN should hopefully resolve. But you must do a clean flash using CSC file not HOME_CSC. OEM unlock is not needed.
Thank you so much. I will hunt down the right files and get this sorted.