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I just rooted my phone because I wanted to use the Market Access fix. Did that and now I got all Market apps, but now what do I do with the root? Can someone tell me some cool stuff I can do with the root of my Xperia X10?
get rid of your carrier apps xD
Lol yeah that was the first thing I did.
hramos20 said:
Lol yeah that was the first thing I did.
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ok ran out of ideas XD
change the fonts to something cooler
Rootexplorer is simple and clean.
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Root is useless, what you need is bootloader hack to enable custom roms to be install onto x10 like Android 2.1 or 2.2.
But bootloader will never happen because no one can crack it. The way it going I say never. These devs guys are not good enough and I dont think they're knows what they are doing ... just try errors.
Live with your x10 or get a real device like HTC or Apple iphone4 I say.
Just so everyone know I am a collector and I got em all (hTc, apple iphone, samsung, nokia etc) but x10i is not the best IMO.
oiMio said:
But bootloader will never happen because no one can crack it. The way it going I say never. These devs guys are not good enough and I dont think they're knowing what they are doing ... just try errors..
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Well considering the security that's implemented on the phone It's no wonder they're having difficulties. These developers mostly do it for free as a hobby and have created many great ROMs for other phones. What contributions have you made before you start rubbishing them and tout for business?
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Install where's my Droid or some app like it as a system app so if u lose you're phone it wont matter if someone swaps sims or does a factory reset. U can still track it.
Use droidwall to limit what accesses data.
If u need support for certain languages u need root.
Use custom fonts.
Change screen density
And the list goes on...
Some people say android phones can get viruses and some people say they can't. So anyone know? Should I get a anti virus?
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I've never heard of a virus for android. If you want, lookout mobile is free and has AV, plus backup, plus the ability to locate your phone. I use it, but ONLY for the find my phone feature. I used to have it do AV, but I just didnt see the point. Your call.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/lookout-mobile-security/com.lookout
Just search google for:
Android trojan
You will have the reason you seek.
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^ REALLY?!?!
Because all you get is "FIRST sms trojan" from just a few months ago... and who clicks links in text messages from people they don't know? Common sense.
AV will contribute to battery drain without any real benefit.
My phone is backed up with
Titanium because I like a one click restore
App Control because I like to keep multiple versions of my stuff and reload on the fly
Nandroid because I flash my phone as often as I flash my wife
All of which have been backed up to my home Network and if I get hit well I'll just reload. To me the price of having my phone scan every file when it loads or when I add something isn't worth the realestate the app takes up in my phones memory.
Honestly people who spread the fear of Viruses are those that create virus's and market their software to rid them. Bad, Bad tactics and honesly they are no worse than a shady Used Care Salesman or a high pressure Time Share Salesman.
I'm not saying the OP is a Salesman, but those that preach it are.
What I can tell you is have fun updating all in market, it will slow your phone down to a crawl.
Don't blame me, blame my keyboard's autocorrection algorithm.
mikey7436 said:
Some people say android phones can get viruses and some people say they can't. So anyone know? Should I get a anti virus?
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short answer: no.
What I think is not the virus, but the apps keep sending data to somewhere
I use lookout but often question whether it really does anything besides giving you the ability to locate your phone if it gets stolen. Basically, don't click on messages from people you don't know, stay away from sites that your anti-virus on your home machine warns you about and don't install warez and you should be fine.
No need y'all, waist of space, money and time... If it ever happened hard reset our flash a rom lol...
Forget about it...
funeralthirst said:
short answer: no.
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The CORRECT answer is yes, ot course it *can* get a virus, but it is very unlikely. Now, regarding the spyware - that's a very different discussion....
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Simple Easy Way To Make Sure You Don't Get Viruses..Don't Go To Porn... Lol Jk
But For Real Just Make Sure You Download Your Apps From The Market And You Should Have No Problem
dbacchus said:
The CORRECT answer is yes, ot course it *can* get a virus, but it is very unlikely. Now, regarding the spyware - that's a very different discussion....
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lolololol. anything, including your car's ecu *can* get a virus. will it?
and spyware? come on. what, do you have some anti-spyware app you need to sell? lol..
Found this today, just thought I would share. Some of us might have an app or two on this list.
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archive...tm_campaign=Feed:+readwriteweb+(ReadWriteWeb)
Interesting read. Thank you.
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Isn't Android Linux? So why is it getting malwares?! lol.
Also, I can't believe the fact that I have to install an antivirus App on my phone is closer to becoming the reality.
PaiPiePia said:
Isn't Android Linux? So why is it getting malwares?! lol.
Also, I can't believe the fact that I have to install an antivirus App on my phone is closer to becoming the reality.
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any OS can be a target for viruses or malware. With Android becoming rather popular it's now becoming a target. People making viruses and malware programs want to hit a larger target not a smaller target.
Thanks for sharing the info.
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Mallware? You mean apps that do autonomous shopping? That's what your significant other is for. Can't replace 'em with an app!
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PaiPiePia said:
Isn't Android Linux? So why is it getting malwares?! lol.
Also, I can't believe the fact that I have to install an antivirus App on my phone is closer to becoming the reality.
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any OS can be a target for viruses or malware. With Android becoming rather popular it's now becoming a target. People making viruses and malware programs want to hit a larger target not a smaller target.
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I read about this on engadget & androidcentral had provided a list on which apps it was. AFAIK, I would've never downloaded those apps but one can never be too careful when it comes to personal information. I just installed Lookout a few mins ago.
I hate bastards that make virus's and stuff just to be funny. I would like to shove their phone up their butt. nah they might like it
Luckily, my edition of Common Sense 2011 works for Android too!
Xan_Kriegor said:
Luckily, my edition of Common Sense 2011 works for Android too!
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If only that were shareware, then everyone could have some.
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PaiPiePia said:
Isn't Android Linux? So why is it getting malwares?! lol.
Also, I can't believe the fact that I have to install an antivirus App on my phone is closer to becoming the reality.
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android is unix based, but the thing is, the apps can run in the background.
The affected apps use the rageagainstthecage exploit to gain root, then run scripts in the background to get specific information (at least that's what they've identified so far). The thing is, anything (from what i originally heard) below 2.2.1 was able to have an app run the rageagainstthecage exploit or exploid exploit ran without any user interference, but apparently it is not pre-gingerbread.
Xan_Kriegor said:
Luckily, my edition of Common Sense 2011 works for Android too!
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We need to copies of the 2011 edition out to everyone now!!!!!
Where's that rapper fellow when you need him?!
I help you guys out there ,everythime u download app from market look under what it controls ect u download task killer and in description says it controls network data ,i dont think so budddy ,do the math ppl
Besides that, carefully checking permissions, keep an eye out for those apps very easily by not allowing apps to get root. I actually downloaded an app a couple of weeks ago that asked for root.... Don't think so buddy. Uninstalled immediately, went to the market, rated it one star and made a comment about it! Thankfully we have a very well made super user app that asks whether you want to grant root privileges every time.
Quite frankly you have to be asking for it, giving root to any app.
bartek25 said:
I help you guys out there ,everythime u download app from market look under what it controls ect u download task killer and in description says it controls network data ,i dont think so budddy ,do the math ppl
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Bartek! The voice of reason.
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lol i reached my thanks limit for today but tomo you get two Br1cK'd
Anyone using any that's good? I was using lookout, but I found it obtrusive and I want something worthwhile.
IlPapu said:
Anyone using any that's good? I was using lookout, but I found it obtrusive and I want something worthwhile.
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Being these phones are Linux based most "virus" that are downloaded and installed (with user permission i remind you) are mal-ware.
There is no real reason to need one.
Just make sure you know where the apps are coming from and you shouldn't have a problem.
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Being these phones are Linux based most "virus" that are downloaded and installed (with user permission i remind you) are mal-ware.
There is no real reason to need one.
Just make sure you know where the apps are coming from and you shouldn't have a problem.
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As I stated in AC/AF forum. You have to understand the biggest threat *nix based system faces comes from the user itself who are danger to the system as they don't understand it. Now by default how the permission base structure was setup was designed to limit the access from rouge script or execute shell which was place remotely. For it to happen it didn't magically came on the local host it was done with the permission of the user unknowingly as they basically gave the rights away. This is why we say to new users not to run under usr root as even sufficient @wheel access they can do damage.
So when you download app specially you know who and you know where becareful make sure you read the permission that you grant the apps as it can connect, update, upload contents. Far as this thread goes its useless as virus scanner just waste resource which can be overcome with little caution or avoided totally with common sense.
You dont really have to worry about antivirus with android aslong as you dont let everything under the sun have its way with superuser. Theres not much that can go wrong past wipeing your contacts or something but thats a quick refresh on sync and there back. Really all u need is a good device finder something that can help you recover a stolen device or what ever. I use Mobile Defence and its almost out of beta so should be available on the market soon.
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You dont really have to worry about antivirus with android aslong as you dont let everything under the sun have its way with superuser. Theres not much that can go wrong past wipeing your contacts or something but thats a quick refresh on sync and there back. Really all u need is a good device finder something that can help you recover a stolen device or what ever. I use Mobile Defence and its almost out of beta so should be available on the market soon.
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Do you even know what your talking about? Wiping contacts? Where did you get that from? That's least of the worst fear far as you know it can dail in some 900 number and charge you whatever money they want. They can even data mine and steal other info but antivirus wont help you only way you can be safe is follow common sense and not giving permission to things that's suspicious and asking for access to things it has no need for access to.
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SoltyPK said:
You dont really have to worry about antivirus with android....
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I beg to differ. Just using one news source .. and articles from the last 30 days, I found the following Andriod malware news stories:
Infected Androids Run Up Big Texting Bills
Mobile Spyware Conferences Into Your Calls
New Android Malware Robs Bandwidth For Fake Searches
Security Warning Over Web-Based Android Market
Android isn't Windows, but it is susceptible to attack. It is a growing market (300,000+ phones activated daily), filled with non-technical, clueless users, as well.
Here's one more, from another news source, from yesterday. Fifty apps. Five-Zero. In Android Market:
Google Removes More Malware from Android Market
The only alternative app market I've ever seen is appbrain, and that re-routes you to the standard market. Why would you use something other than the android market? Outside of pirated apps, it seems pretty pointless. Am I missing something?
Well thats the beauty of open community even if anything does show up it is quickly identified and users blow the whistle on it. Other than that you need walgarden based market like Apple's App Store which takes time and forever to post as this is fine as is. This is why user recommendation is important and mostly everyone use similar.
Far as virus thing goes its pure void I mean if it was identified then the source wouldn't be available in first place. You DON'T need anything as thats what they want you to think as they pray on your fear to buy these BS app which you don't even need with little caution you can be safe.
^^^^ lol Blackshelf is never wrong
.. at least that's what he thinks... ARROGANT
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surfnhawaii808 said:
^^^^ lol Blackshelf is never wrong
.. at least that's what he thinks... ARROGANT
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So why don't you prove me wrong here? are you actually trying to debate this? Last time I checked I was the one behind *nix system for past 12+ years. Thats like driving your car with your eyes closed and when you get in accident you blame the car, no you only have yourself to blame. As this same concept apply for system. Fine lets drop this subject ill let you prove your own point so did you ever find the docs about your "VICC 4G Sim Card"? How did that go for ya? how do I get one? will you sell me one for $9.99? lol
So since I don't need antivirus, and mal-ware is all I am looking for, what then is the best methods for telling if an App is laced with mal-ware? I am very careful in what I grant SU access and look at the permission before I install. I usually install from the app market. Any other helpful hints?
Well when you need something as the community for recommendations on which app would be appropriate for your need I mean if you Google it you will find answer as I'm sure someone asked, this way based on top pick what everyone use you can get.
Second is be cautious and what I mean by that is look for abnormalities like the app is asking for permission which wouldn't have news for to function.
Third is the most important part to where you get it ask you can reduce the risk by downloading from app market and not downloading from 3rd party of by pirated *.apk's as you wont know where it came from or what it contained.
If you follow these simple methods you can reduce the risk factor by large margin, now I am no fool I know you still can get it even after this but this way it wont be long before someone blow the whistle on it and app gets pulled from the market. This is just common sense you should follow.
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Antivirus software?
The most widely used free anti-virus software is AVG from Grisoft which makes money by selling virus protection to small businesses. To promote this, it offers domestic users a very professional free version which allows regular updates.
I went to download the new syndicate rom last night and the second I click on the rom download I'm forward to site that downloads a virus into my pc wtf is this some sick joke y'all trying to play on people. I tried to contact the developer and of course I get no response. The developers want you to join some bs irc.com site that offers no help what so ever. So because of trying to download this rom I had to completly wipe my pc clean and do a fresh install of my os.
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I went to download the new syndicate rom last night and the second I click on the rom download I'm forward to site that downloads a virus into my pc wtf is this some sick joke y'all trying to play on people. I tried to contact the developer and of course I get no response. The developers want you to join some bs irc.com site that offers no help what so ever. So because of trying to download this rom I had to completly wipe my pc clean and do a fresh install of my os.
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IRC is Internet Relay Channel, and it's a live site where they provide real-time support. I don't know what virus you're talking about, as I downloaded 1.0.2 a few minutes after they put it out and I got no such thing...
I'm thinking you're overreacting just a touch here. Why don't you head over to their own thread and post your issues there. I'm sure theimpaler will repsond within minutes, as they're support (even here) is pretty top notch if you ask me.
I think I know what he is talking about, I mean not the virus part.. But the download site is free, so it has ads, and if you haven't done this before you don't know which one to click on.
You just have to watch when it comes up and read the file name before you click yes to install and you will be golden.
You should always watch and make sure when doing downloads, for this exact reason. Its not their fault, they are providing a free download..
The "virus" could be CWM as when I wen to download it my antivirus flagged it as an exploit, which it is technically, but not something that will harm your computer.
Whats the name of the virus? because a virus is used to root Android...but its an Android only virus...
Android/Exploit.RageCage.A trojan
is whats used to root
Now the "virus" in question wasn't rageagainstthecagearm5.bin or something along those lines was it? If so, that is the exploit for root. I'm only saying because a lot of people had anti virus flag it as a harmful exploit, which it is not. If it was a true virus... idk. I never download roms on my PC. I just do it straight from my Epic.
Edit: lol we all said the same thing!
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Whats the name of the virus? because a virus is used to root Android...but its an Android only virus...
Android/Exploit.RageCage.A trojan
is whats used to root
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LOL, I took this for granted which is why I stated I got no such thing. Yeah, a virus is technically used to root your phone. D$mn those devs for putting that virus in there!!!!
In no way will it hurt a windows machine.
I think a change of title is in order OP.......... Makes ACS look bad that you dont know what your doing
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Now the "virus" in question wasn't rageagainstthecagearm5.bin or something along those lines was it? If so, that is the exploit for root. I'm only saying because a lot of people had anti virus flag it as a harmful exploit, which it is not. If it was a true virus... idk. I never download roms on my PC. I just do it straight from my Epic.
Edit: lol we all said the same thing!
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Except for me =(
lol
But seriously, at first I did hit one of the "wrong" download buttons and it tried to download a download manager to my pc instead of the rom. while that is not a virus, I thought that might have been what he was talking about, because my antivirus didn't flag it.
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I think a change of title is in order OP.......... Makes ACS look bad that you dont know what your doing
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agreed, there is two main servers for rom hosting, my own and k0nanes. i assure you that NOTHING on either of those servers has any virus/malware related material
if you clicked on the other links those are offered as web based services mediafire does have ads on it..
on a side note congratulations on winning by being the 1000000th vistor....
Op please change.the thread title. Its bringing.more drama and.flaming. acs didn't do.anything wrong. I've downloaded the.rom and there are no.viruses. why would you make a thread.lime this anyways. Go into the rom and.list there. What goes thru people's heads
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Thread closed. The drama in these forums really needs to stop, or I'll stop it for you; and you don't want that. Thank you.