Database Users

[Q] Exchange/ActiveSync Security

Let me start by saying I'm a long time iPhone user (since 2nd gen) and have happily moved to the S4. I'm truly enjoying the open playground that Android is!
I have read through various threads regarding Exchange/ActiveSync policy enforcement. Frankly I don't totally follow the thread and even know if I can do the same on the new S4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117452
My goal is to leave my SBS 2011 server untouched, and find a work around to the force default ActiveSync policy.
If someone could kindly let me/us know what steps are required to achieve this?
Thanks,

Switch Blade said:
Let me start by saying I'm a long time iPhone user (since 2nd gen) and have happily moved to the S4. I'm truly enjoying the open playground that Android is!
I have read through various threads regarding Exchange/ActiveSync policy enforcement. Frankly I don't totally follow the thread and even know if I can do the same on the new S4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117452
My goal is to leave my SBS 2011 server untouched, and find a work around to the force default ActiveSync policy.
If someone could kindly let me/us know what steps are required to achieve this?
Thanks,
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I use this method and it works just fine. You do have to be rooted however to do this. "Quick tip though. Make sure you back up SecEmail_J.apk and SecExchange_J.apk from \system\app before doing this. If not you will not be able to apply OTA if you wanted to without replacing them.
It's not too hard to do. Try to follow these steps:
First turn on usb debugging under developer options.
Unzip the folder
I then opened command prompt and navigated to the directory where you unzipped the content.
run the command apply-patch.bat and then accept the message on the phone screen
Where it states it cannot find the email APK type in SecEmail_J.apk as the name
Let it run and it will complete and reboot.
All done!

[Q] HSPL file AVG Virus Report

Hello
Self confessed Noob here.
Have been looking at flashing my 512MB HTC HD2 Leo Win Mobile 6.5 phone to Android Jelly Bean (probably PACman). Have read many of the threads and viewed YouTube videos and it seems clear enough, once I have backed up the phone data.
However, one issue I would like clarification on please.
I believe I need to start with HSPL2.08 for the Boot Loader (from the HSPL4 file), but my AVG Virus checker doesn't like this file and deletes it/'cleans up' the alleged infection. AVG reports a Win32 type virus. Have downloaded the file from XDA and elsewhere, but it always seems to report a virus.
Is this a false report or do I have to just use it and clean the PC after using the file?
Many thanks for any assistance
knotlob

Knotlob said:
I believe I need to start with HSPL2.08 for the Boot Loader (from the HSPL4 file), but my AVG Virus checker doesn't like this file and deletes it/'cleans up' the alleged infection. AVG reports a Win32 type virus. Have downloaded the file from XDA and elsewhere, but it always seems to report a virus.
Is this a false report or do I have to just use it and clean the PC after using the file?
Many thanks for any assistance
knotlob
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if the file you downloaded wasn'treported by someone else, then you can say screw AVG and continue what you're doing

I had the same sort of thing with Norton and an RUU recently, I sent a link to the file to Norton and within a day or so they sent me an email back saying the file was clean and that they would update their database. I don't think antiviruses are keen on .exe files, and err on the side of caution. If you are the cautious type too, you could do the same as above

[share] root any android

PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVEN'T CREATED THIS SOFTWARE. I AM JUST SHARING IT.
I REQUEST YOU DON'T CLOSE THE THREAD PLEASE.
Hello Everybody,
I am just sharing this app for rooting any Android...
It works for my Sony Xperia SP even without flashing with DoomLord's Method.
But The Only Problem of this Application is that it's in chinese
The Superuser which comes after rooting is also in Chinese but it will 100% root your phone
Please make a backup of your nandroid before using it..
I will not be responsible for any bricking, I have tested the software myself and currently using it. If your device is bricked and you pointed on me, I will laugh at you.
READ THE STEPS CAREFULLY..
Steps :
1. Extract the .rar file and install the software (I know it's chinese but please try to Understand)
2. Make sure your Internet Connection is ON and star the Software.
3. Turn on USB Debugging and Unknown Resources from your phone.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and If the PC Companion is troubling you, then close it.
5. Then it will take some time to install drivers automatically and when the bottom right button of the software turns grey to Green, click on it.
6. It will take some time so be patient.
7. Then after some time your phone will restart. (It may take some time to start, dont worry)
8. Then check the superuser app (Blue Shield Icon) and grant the permissions (if asked).
9. Your Phone is Successfully ROOTED!!
Steps for Unrooting your phone:
1. Turn on USB Debugging and Unknown Resources from your phone.
2. Connect your phone to your PC.
3. Start The VRoot Software.
4. It will detect the phone a another window will come.
5. Click on the Green Tab Button located at the bottom right of the window.
6. Then Your Phone will restart.
7. You have successfully Unrooted your phone.
CHECK WITH ROOT CHECKER IF YOU HAVE ROOTED OR UNROOTED.
DOWNLOAD LINK :- MOD EDIT: link removed
IT ALSO WORKS FOR MANY TABLETS AND PHONES..
ALL THE BEST!!..
PLEASE MODERATORS I BEG YOU DON'T CLOSE THIS THREAD..

The other thread have been closed due to security issues and XDA want to do some research about these apps to root our and many others.
However this was a month ago? And we have no answer what so ever.
I kindly ask you to remove the OP because it will be closed by one of the mods.

mrjraider said:
The other thread have been closed due to security issues and XDA want to do some research about these apps to root our and many others.
However this was a month ago? And we have no answer what so ever.
I kindly ask you to remove the OP because it will be closed by one of the mods.
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OK Please @mrjraider you by yourself close the thread. Cause I can't do it myself...
THE THREAD IS CLOSED...

The fact that this is an executable application is making me think it's fake most root creators like @DooMLoRD use a batch file for rooting this executable is perfect for hiding malicious apk's

I rooted my device via this option, but my phone decided to randomly reboot every now and then, so had to go back to stock and root via doomlords method, No problems for me now
But yea this thread/links need to be removed as its not 100% safe to use this method

samarth05 said:
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVEN'T CREATED THIS SOFTWARE. I AM JUST SHARING IT.
I REQUEST YOU DON'T CLOSE THE THREAD PLEASE.
PLEASE MODERATORS I BEG YOU DON'T CLOSE THIS THREAD..
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If you don't know what the software does then please do not share it.
This software has been shown to record imei numbers and send them to a remote server.
As of receiving this from Kingo
Hey, Merry Christmas!
Once we received your letter, we realized the seriousness of this whole IMEI issue and we removed it from our code right away.
Best Regards,
Kingosoft.
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Kingo is now allowed.
You can try that.
We have had no contact form vroot.
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All-In-One Tool got malware in it?

I'm new here coming over from an HTC phone. Now have the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5. I wanted to use Sharpie603's All-In-One Tool, but Norton Anti-Virus keeps removing the .exe file after I extract it. Says it has malware. I wanted to post at Sharpie603's thread, but I haven't been around in this forum long enough to post in dev threads. So I'm putting this here. Hopefully, someone can pass this on to him. I hope it gets fixed soon. Thanks to anyone who can help.

Android to my knowledge doesnt use .exe files. I think Norton does a right job if the exe file came through an illegal download/download manager
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

BatCavedIn said:
I'm new here coming over from an HTC phone. Now have the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5. I wanted to use Sharpie603's All-In-One Tool, but Norton Anti-Virus keeps removing the .exe file after I extract it. Says it has malware. I wanted to post at Sharpie603's thread, but I haven't been around in this forum long enough to post in dev threads. So I'm putting this here. Hopefully, someone can pass this on to him. I hope it gets fixed soon. Thanks to anyone who can help.
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Just turn off your protection when downloading/extracting the file because it does not have malware. Norton is just being overly cautious as is the case too many times.
thkroes said:
Android to my knowledge doesnt use .exe files. I think Norton does a right job if the exe file came through an illegal download/download manager
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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The toolkit is a program that runs in the Windows environment to automate a lot of tasks for a new-ish user. It does not run on Android itself. And the file isn't illegal or anything like that.

It is the Towelroot application that trips the antimalware due to the fact that it is an exploit. It is safe to run.

DarkMidnight said:
It is the Towelroot application that trips the antimalware due to the fact that it is an exploit. It is safe to run.
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It's a Trojan more like. Does what it is designed to do, and no more. Once rooted, remove TowelRoot.apk

got a note from Sharpie603
BatCavedIn said:
I'm new here coming over from an HTC phone. Now have the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5. I wanted to use Sharpie603's All-In-One Tool, but Norton Anti-Virus keeps removing the .exe file after I extract it. Says it has malware. I wanted to post at Sharpie603's thread, but I haven't been around in this forum long enough to post in dev threads. So I'm putting this here. Hopefully, someone can pass this on to him. I hope it gets fixed soon. Thanks to anyone who can help.
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got a note from Sharpie603 =
The toolkit has a number of phone hacking programs (towel root, SuperSU, and busy box) that yes, some anti virus applications flag a malicious. I can assure you there is no malware in this tool. Also, the way I converted the. Bat file to a. Exe can sometimes be flagged as well because its not a signed executable application by Microsoft. You got nothing to be worried about my friend. Here to help, not infect.
Thank you all for your comments

final solution
BatCavedIn said:
got a note from Sharpie603 =
The toolkit has a number of phone hacking programs (towel root, SuperSU, and busy box) that yes, some anti virus applications flag a malicious. I can assure you there is no malware in this tool. Also, the way I converted the. Bat file to a. Exe can sometimes be flagged as well because its not a signed executable application by Microsoft. You got nothing to be worried about my friend. Here to help, not infect.
Thank you all for your comments
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Got Toolkit working with Norton Antivirus turned off.
For a more permanent fix:
Opened Norton 360 Antivirus section and went to settings then "scans and risks" tab. Configured "Exclusions/Low Risks" section to ignore the Toolkit (extracted) folder in both "Items to Exclude from Scans" and "Items to Exclude from Auto-Protect, SONAR and Download Intelligence Detection"
Now Norton does not auto delete the toolkit.exe file.

Easiest Way to Root Android Device

Here is the best way and easiest way to Root Any Android Device very Easily...
Here I am Using Sony Xperia SP
Things You Need :
1) Android Device
2) RiS ROOT (download attached below)
Step wise Guide :
Step 1 : Download And Install "RiS Root apk".
Step 2 : Follow On screen instrusctions.
Congratulation, your Device is Rooted
Contributor :
iSiddharth

So what exactly is RiS Root then? Ive never heard of it and google has nothing on it. Why is this better than towelroot which is a proven working root with no bad stuff built in?

Can you guys please stop posting how-to root guides? we already know of some root guides that work (towelroot) and they should already be index thread i'm reporting this thread to get closed

There is no problem with posting multiple how-to root guides, there is however, not a need for multiple guides using the same root method. That aside, this 'guide' doesn't seem to be detailed, in fact, it is not. Neither could I find the mentioned root application with a quick Google search since there isn't a download provided for the mentioned apk file. A small FAQ would also help out some people who have questions about it.
For now I would recommend people to stick with a proven root method, the one using Towelroot which can be found here.
Thread closed