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I just read a 3-page thread about a 2.08 radio, thread contained over 10 upload links, several reported corrupt files... HeavyHMS proposed to check the download with MD5 he posted (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5607137&postcount=108).
Why not include ALL "high-impact" releases (radio, ROM) with MD5? For security, user safety, and to guarantee future use of public media uploaders (uploading 10 times is perhaps not really neccessary, is it...).
Most people blindly eat (flash) anything from a kitchen. You just know there is some Black Hat out there waiting to alter a release...
/dXsL (not a Black Hat, really )
Good idea. This should be mandatory.
Decent uploaders are publishing checksums.
pathologo said:
Good idea. This should be mandatory.
Decent uploaders are publishing checksums.
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I totally agree!
Flashing a corrupted rom it's not a great problem, but can generate panic in newbies, with many catastrophic post
heavyhms said:
I totally agree!
Flashing a corrupted rom it's not a great problem, but can generate panic in newbies, with many catastrophic post
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yes confirm...
this is a good idea
in my next rom,i will use MD5,
to garanty integrity file
There are a lot of misunderstanding imho.
For example flashing the 2.08 radio....
Nobody talks about what rom they are using.
Shipped/cooked, 1.43,1.48,1.49,1.66,2.05,2.07....
I mean it's crap nobody cares.
So should a md5 checksum realy help?
My 2 cents.
Grtz Leo
it is true
but at the end we make our job well
nobody will be able to be complained
MD5 checksum is necessary to verify that a mirror is not hosting a modified version of a certain released file. Be it a radio or a ROM, regardless of its contents... the checksum is used to verify that what you downloaded is the same thing that the original poster intended to give you, and no one has tampered with the data on its way to you.
I'd definitely agree that it is important. However, few are the people who will actually check it, especially if they're newbies or not very (technically) knowledgeable about this.
Yeah I know that, but is it realy necassary that's the question.
LoL
z_rudy said:
MD5 checksum is necessary to verify that a mirror is not hosting a modified version of a certain released file. Be it a radio or a ROM, regardless of its contents... the checksum is used to verify that what you downloaded is the same thing that the original poster intended to give you, and no one has tampered with the data on its way to you.
I'd definitely agree that it is important. However, few are the people who will actually check it, especially if they're newbies or not very (technically) knowledgeable about this.
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Laurentius26 said:
Yeah I know that, but is it realy necassary that's the question.
LoL
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With the release of the first 2.08 radio many users have uploaded on mirrors corrupted files without any check, resulting in many worried posts ("OMFG, my phone is DEAD" ).
With md5 anyone could check the file integrity if wants (and if is doesn't want to check the rom integrity before flashing isn't my problem , but can't cry after )
This will install galaxy S rom I9000JHJP4 for captivate.
www multiupload com / C2V3N1HFEX
Before installation insure that you have updated to 803 . pit
www multiupload com / 6JX2LEUCTY
Everything you use here, is at your own risk!
dealnest said:
This will install galaxy S rom I9000JHJP4 for captivate.
www multiupload com / C2V3N1HFEX
Before installation insure that you have updated to 803 . pit
www multiupload com / 6JX2LEUCTY
Everything you use here, is at your own risk!
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How about a little more info? No Captivate kernel is mentioned. Is this supposed to be an i9000 ROM or Captivate then?
Sounds interesting but can you at least post a link with more information or post more information ins his post please
Will it work? Yes it will. Will there be issues. Yes there will, look through the froyo threads in this forum for more info.
wstahlhut said:
Will it work? Yes it will. Will there be issues. Yes there will, look through the froyo threads in this forum for more info.
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We don't even know what this is yet. A ROM that is mentioned no where else, so how do you know any of this - have you tried it?
Interesting. Anyone dl it and open to see what it is? I will once i get home. I wonder where it came from too lol.
seriously
Okay buddy not be harsh but give some details!!!!!
I am going to say this is fishy at best. I am downloading and taking a peek around!!
DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS
Wheres zilch when you need him. He must be working on his campaign for mod. Otherwise he would have installed this twice by now
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password protected rar file
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pass = samfirmware.com
Has a tar file and a dll
GT-I9000-CSC-HOME-PTRJP4..tar
SS-dl.dll
I see this on Samsung Firmwares now - it is an Africa/Arabic build.
Damn noobies and their quick posts. Should have known.
Probably no newer then the EU build - it is only the second 2.2 while EU is on its 3rd.
Cool, I am going to download it before samsung-firmwares gets shut down. I bet Zilch is at church...
EDIT- I think that has been there for a while. And I think I recall zilch saying it wasnt that great.
ice3186 said:
Okay buddy not be harsh but give some details!!!!!
I am going to say this is fishy at best. I am downloading and taking a peek around!!
DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS
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...Don't bother me with details...just tell me when they're done!
Your going to have the same issues as always, reversed orientation sensor, reversed soft keys, buttons in recovery mode do nothing, reversed speaker route etc etc.
Unless this is a new JP4, as in, newer than the one released this past week this is old news. JPK is the new darling of the I9000 forums- and a newer build.
And yes, both builds still have the issues of orientation, menu/back being the same, reversed headphone logic, etc etc.
I was just wondering about the lack of people posting md5 for custom roms in the dev section
Love the works of the devs here and the only reason I'm posting this here is to hope devs and mods read this
I've flashed a few roms that had the wrong md5 and trust me it isn't fun. Also it won't help the devs find bugs as people may report issues that are simply due to bad downloads
I've been flashing roms for various phone for over 2 years but find the lack of md5 posting in here a little disturbing compared to other xda forums for android.
Shouldn't this be mandatory by now?
fidorulz said:
I was just wondering about the lack of people posting md5 for custom roms in the dev section
Love the works of the devs here and the only reason I'm posting this here is to hope devs and mods read this
I've flashed a few roms that had the wrong md5 and trust me it isn't fun. Also it won't help the devs find bugs as people may report issues that are simply due to bad downloads
I've been flashing roms for various phone for over 2 years but find the lack of md5 posting in here a little disturbing compared to other xda forums for android.
Shouldn't this be mandatory by now?
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+1 I totally agree
and for people who dont know what is it
http://dret.net/glossary/md5
Well if a self-extracting archive is corrupt it just won't extract the tarball do I think you don't need md5 for the firmwares.
For CWM ROM I would agree that if you're anal about these things then an MD5 checksum would be a good way to check the integrity of your download.
Intratech said:
Well if a self-extracting archive is corrupt it just won't extract the tarball do I think you don't need md5 for the firmwares.
For CWM ROM I would agree that if you're anal about these things then an MD5 checksum would be a good way to check the integrity of your download.
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I disagree m8
its not about being rectal, but files can change due broadband problems, the reason why u c that Cyanogenmod devs r doing this by default. I think it should be mandatory as the op stated
drreality said:
I disagree m8
its not about being rectal, but files can change due broadband problems, the reason why u c that Cyanogenmod devs r doing this by default. I think it should be mandatory as the op stated
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Many people download these roms over wireless data which has more chances of packet loss or corrupt info.
Also this won't take too much time for dev just to post this info and it avoids many issues.
I was using custom desire hd roms and prior to that nexus one roms and all those xda forums post them without a second thought.
It's not a big deal to post it but it's a big deal for the people installing these roms who don't want corrupt roms and for devs who want valid feedback.
That's why I don't understand the lack of posting them for these roms
Yeah, but...
Intratech said:
if a self-extracting archive is corrupt it just won't extract
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You can't argue with that point. Maybe for zip files it's a good idea, but for firmwares that are self-extracting zips (like Intratech's), it's literally a non-requirement.
Good idea otherwise though.
If I'm honest here, speaking as a user, not a mod.
I'd rather it wasnt mandatory, that way its another indicator of whether or not a ROM is worth flashing.
MD5 - No issues....
No MD5 - Who knows what other shortcuts they've taken...... Dont flash.
jm2c
One of the reason I didn't bother with the md5 and just created self-extracting archives was because of the unbelievable number of PMs I got asking what it was for and how to use MD5 and that kind of thing which made me go: !!
Couldn't believe that people on here didn't know what a md5 hash was or how it was used.
drreality said:
I disagree m8
its not about being rectal, but files can change due broadband problems, the reason why u c that Cyanogenmod devs r doing this by default. I think it should be mandatory as the op stated
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I well aware of the issues with transmitting of data via tcp/ip, my job kind of depends on knowing little stupid details like that. Files don't change, the data becomes corrupt. If a self-extracting archive is corrupt it won't extract, you'll get an error.
conantroutman said:
If I'm honest here, speaking as a user, not a mod.
I'd rather it wasnt mandatory, that way its another indicator of whether or not a ROM is worth flashing.
MD5 - No issues....
No MD5 - Who knows what other shortcuts they've taken...... Dont flash.
jm2c
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Intratech said:
I well aware of the issues with transmitting of data via tcp/ip, my job kind of depends on knowing little stupid details like that. Files don't change, the data becomes corrupt. If a self-extracting archive is corrupt it won't extract, you'll get an error.
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Yeah, Conan you noob.
johncmolyneux said:
Yeah, Conan you noob.
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HUH?? **Scooby Doo face**
Edit.
For the record.
I was solely referring to this regarding cwm zips and not official firmwares.
Also. If I used the word developers in a previous post then that should probablt be replaced with "zip file abusers".
Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
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HUH?? **Scooby Doo face**
Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
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Sorry - been in off-topic all night and forgot where I was.
Good point, my friend. That's what I meant to say
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Sorry - been in off-topic all night and forgot where I was.
Good point, my friend. That's what I meant to say
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That place will rot your mind faster than crack.....
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That place will rot your mind faster than crack.....
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Sounds good to me
I'm simply stating that supplying the MD5 for the ROMs devs make for people is something that is easy to do and should be done to allow a certain amount of quality control
There are plenty of MD5 checking applications on the market people can use if they want to check it
I don't understand why asking DEVs to supply this is such a big deal. Devs are asking users to trust them with custom firmware they make so why shouldn't users be able to validate the ROM they download isn't corrupt prior to flashing via CWM.
Also keep in mind not all users use these roms to flash some may download them to simply extract certain files or apps in order to mod their current phone like me extracting the older android market to replace the new one which I don't like.
I simply think its simple quality control and doesn't take much time for anyone to post.
Correct me if I am wrong but if a ROM developer posts a thread here, with there rom and everything in it, without a MD5 sum and has users using it. If those users post that the rom is bad and has a lot of problems, people will avoid it.
If its really good, the ROM will be downloaded plenty of times and the thread will have plenty of pages stating the rom is good. Isn't that basically the same thing as MD5 checking to see if the rom is good?
Also, never download anything from a source you do not trust.
Syrellaris said:
Correct me if I am wrong but if a ROM developer posts a thread here, with there rom and everything in it, without a MD5 sum and has users using it. If those users post that the rom is bad and has a lot of problems, people will avoid it.
If its really good, the ROM will be downloaded plenty of times and the thread will have plenty of pages stating the rom is good. Isn't that basically the same thing as MD5 checking to see if the rom is good?
Also, never download anything from a source you do not trust.
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But that's the thing an MD5 is simply a fingerprint to make sure that the ROM the dev uploaded is the ROM you downloaded and are about to flash. It has nothing to do with trusting the dev but its not like most of us know them personally anyways but that's besides the point.
The ROM that is uploaded may be correct and many people maybe downloading and using it but the corruption comes from during the download process either via the computer or on the phone.
Due to this sometimes 1 out of 100 or 1000 downloads for example maybe corrupt.So in this case 999 out of 1000 people will have the right file and no issues. I may not want to be that 1 out of 1000 that have a corrupt download thus I check the MD5 to make sure what I downloaded is what was uploaded and wanted to flash.
Takes 2 min of my time and I know what I have is what I wanted
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I well aware of the issues with transmitting of data via tcp/ip, my job kind of depends on knowing little stupid details like that. Files don't change, the data becomes corrupt. If a self-extracting archive is corrupt it won't extract, you'll get an error.
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The archives you create, Intratech, are only "self-extracting" on windows machines. I myself sometimes use your files but, being on Linux, I have to extract them using p7zip... and hence, I don't believe they are "self-extracting".
This being said, if the .7z file is corrupt, there is some chance that p7zip refuse to extract it. However, I don't believe this is a fullproof way of testing the viability of the file (it might be corrupt but "not enough/not at the right place" for p7zip to refuse the extraction). Then again, md5 sums are not fullproof tests either, by definition...
PS: I don't know how .7z files work. They maybe contain some kind of key check the extractor can test. Thus, everything I told might simply be BS
I'd rather a self-extracting archive than having to actually manually check an MD5 myself.. I'm lazy like that.
I realise that if its a self-extracting archive then I'll need my PC to flash it but I can live with that
There are quite a few of us who would appreciate if anyone has a downloadable file for the new update, to please post it up here since neither VZW or Motorola have it available. Some folks, including myself, have had issues downloading/installing OTA and would GREATLY appreciate if someone has the file for download, to please post it up here so we can enjoy the new update. Thank you sincerely if anyone will post this.
Link posted a couple posts down
BIG THANKS to:
Dutchbastard for the link and
Jackpotcalvin for the upload
me too, please upload it
My update came available almost a week ago, first time ever that I was one of the first to have it. And trust me when I say this, before updating, I have searched the whole device with root explorer to find the file but it was no where to be seen, not in /cache, not in tmp or downloads or any other folder for that matter. Even searched for files bigger than 90MB and smaller than 110MB but still no luck ... So, either Moto came up with some mastermind genius trick to hide it from or I dont know ..
Try here http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-pro-roms/175390-new-cyanogenmod-7-gingerbread-kernel-30.html , my post there quotes jackpotclavin's post containing links for 387 and 468
Here's the direct link to 4.6.8 update
dutchbastard said:
Try here http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-pro-roms/175390-new-cyanogenmod-7-gingerbread-kernel-30.html , my post there quotes jackpotclavin's post containing links for 387 and 468
Here's the direct link to 4.6.8 update
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You are awesome, just when I thought it was a dead thread, you post this up, Thank you very much!
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You're welcome. But credit goes to jackpotclavin, the same guy who was kind enough to work very hard on a nice smooth cyanogenmod port for our pro's.
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hello everybody i going to tell you how to fix wifi issues in moto g.
my problem is that the wifi turns on but in a second turns off automatically this problem comes accompanied of mac address not available...
First: you need download this file https://mega.co.nz/#!nd0gHAbC!qdv-idmFFMB-Wh8mc0OOFGuHTMJfVbBxeG_crRcT4Dc
Second: copy to this address (with root explorer or similar app) root/persist/
the file copied like this: (see in attachments)
Third: restart the phone and enjoy the wifi
NOTE: you need to copy this file after flash any rom or firmware, or wifi doesn't works
****NEW****
a flashable .zip thanks to @reversegear ( I don't try it because when i had the problem, I i don't found the zip file)
https://mega.co.nz/#!eM9kVA6Y!mLUid3FHet5PZrT01tqXwZgz5Ybhf2Iv5C0WwII5alM
should flash the zip file every time you install a ROM because otherwise it will not work the wifi
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@black_skull which model are you using...?
personally i didnt had any issues with the WIFI.. my device is 1033XT
Here is the flashable zip for the lazy guys who are like me
make sure you have a backup b4 dealing with the system files
I have a xt1034... Its my brother's phone and flashing roms the phone first dont have wifi then the phone deads only turns on a white led for 1 second.... And when finally i can turns on the phone again don't have wifi... The mac address says no aviable and there is the answer
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Sandivisi said:
WRONG THREAD
come guys, please be a smart user to make a new thread!
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why it's wrong thread... yes maybe this solution it's not an android development but is the solution for a problem that i had and don't found information in no place.. and the information was incomplete where i found and i try to fix for two months... sorry if you are a developer and do roms but i don't know do this i only flash roms XD
sorry for my english
I haven't found any problems wirh wifi except for dhcp logging in CM based custom roms. Yet, you should explain what would we be flashing if we did... Whats does this 'file' do and how?
And last but not least (important), this thread is in the wrong section. Must be moved to general (if not closed unless you can explain where this file comes from and what does it do).
Regards.
fermasia said:
I haven't found any problems wirh wifi except for dhcp logging in CM based custom roms. Yet, you should explain what would we be flashing if we did... Whats does this 'file' do and how?
And last but not least (important), this thread is in the wrong section. Must be moved to general (if not closed unless you can explain where this file comes from and what does it do).
Regards.
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I don't have idea what the zip file does because isn't my file, question to @reversegear it's his file, the another file it's a mac address for your device when says mac address not available
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reversegear said:
@black_skull which model are you using...?
personally i didnt had any issues with the WIFI.. my device is 1033XT
Here is the flashable zip for the lazy guys who are like me
make sure you have a backup b4 dealing with the system files
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Hi, what does the zip file exactly? i added the zip to my thread and give you the thanks
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black_skull said:
why it's wrong thread... yes maybe this solution it's not an android development but is the solution for a problem that i had and don't found information in no place.. and the information was incomplete where i found and i try to fix for two months... sorry if you are a developer and do roms but i don't know do this i only flash roms XD
sorry for my english
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If you read the pinned thread on the top of this section, it would tell you that threads in this section are for developers that create their own, original work. Fixes usually go in the Moto G Android Development section. Please, I don't think anybody else can stress this enough, PLEASE READ THE RULES. This prevents a lot of threads like this from happening...
Edit: I can't seem to mention any mods :/ Could someone help me do that please?
YoshiShaPow said:
Edit: I can't seem to mention any mods :/ Could someone help me do that please?
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Please don't mention mods - if you wish to report something please click on the triangle (on the top right of every post) for the post you want to report & fill in the form
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Please don't mention mods - if you wish to report something please click on the triangle (on the top right of every post) for the post you want to report & fill in the form
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Oh my bad then, I've mentioned mods many times and no one's told me this (and I'm pretty sure I've read somewhere in the rules about contacting them... might be just me)
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Hi, what does the zip file exactly? i added the zip to my thread and give you the thanks
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black_skull said:
I don't have idea what the zip file does because isn't my file, question to @reversegear it's his file, the another file it's a mac address for your device when says mac address not available
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it is a flashable zip of the same file you provided in the OP
NB : if nobody wants it ill take out that attachment
@reversegear thanks fir the zip... Its a big contribution
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