I bought an S4 for the AT&T system yesterday and found it necessary to return today. AT&T made it impossible to enable USB debugging on the S4's for its system.
I chatted online with Samsung's tech support and they said some carriers are doing that and some are not.
This is a ridiculous idea because it makes it impossible to develop Android Apps using the S4, unless you root the phone. I cannot afford to void the warranty, so I'm not going to root it.
Does anyone know any more about this? Are AT&T doing this for all the S4's that run on its system.
Thanks.
Did you goto About Phone and tap Build Number 7 times?
http://www.androidcentral.com/how-enable-developer-settings-android-42
ChronoReverse said:
Did you goto About Phone and tap Build Number 7 times?
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Chrono, thanks. I tried it and it worked.
I wonder who made this bonehead decision to hide the developer options like enabling USB debugging? Was it Google when they wrote Android 2.2? Or did AT&T customize the settings program to do this?
Its not something anyone could have figured out on their own. It cost me and several other people several hours of wasted time and headaches.
JJJungleJim said:
Chrono, thanks. I tried it and it worked.
I wonder who made this bonehead decision to hide the developer options like enabling USB debugging? Was it Google when they wrote Android 2.2? Or did AT&T customize the settings program to do this?
Its not something anyone could have figured out on their own. It cost me and several other people several hours of wasted time and headaches.
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google made that decision its a android 4.2 thing
It's a jelly bean feature, not samsung
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Help this app can't be removed its a lojack.
It monitors the device and info to absolute solutions.
What? Some more info and background would be useful
sejtam said:
What? Some more info and background would be useful
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Hi,
I bought this handset yesterday from EE in the UK, it seems to be some kind of security software called Computrace when i try to uninstall it, it automatically re-installs and can't be removed.
It is built into the firmware in all new EE handsets, I called them and they said it can't be removed but at the same time has access to all my data on the device, i called computerise they said it shouldn't do that!
A quick google search showed that a company called absolute software have tied up with manufacturers to recover stolen devices.
It also is a backdoor for hackers to control devices
Mine is not an ee phone and it has it installed... im using their network tho
Anyone find a way for getting rid?
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sorry forgot im using a custom tmobile rom my bad.
viniturb0 said:
Hi,
I bought this handset yesterday from EE in the UK, it seems to be some kind of security software called Computrace when i try to uninstall it, it automatically re-installs and can't be removed.
It is built into the firmware in all new EE handsets, I called them and they said it can't be removed but at the same time has access to all my data on the device, i called computerise they said it shouldn't do that!
A quick google search showed that a company called absolute software have tied up with manufacturers to recover stolen devices.
It also is a backdoor for hackers to control devices
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Try to turn it off in the Settings > App Manager...
If it cannot be turned off, the only way to remove it is rooting your device.
This cannot be removed with root either, it auto installs itself.
I am really surprised this hasnt caused a big discussion on XDA. EE are installing rootkit's on customer phones and noone has batted an eyelid.
chrcol said:
This cannot be removed with root either, it auto installs itself.
I am really surprised this hasnt caused a big discussion on XDA. EE are installing rootkit's on customer phones and noone has batted an eyelid.
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anyone found away to remove this yet? I've got a sim free phone with it on and want to remove it?
Yeah , if you install a non EE rom, you can uninstall it using the app manager, also someone made a odin file to remove the files, if left over. I will attach to post.
Note the file is for the s5 901f, so is possible wont work properly on your device.
This rootkit was making my phone go crazy before I got rid of it, draining battery, slowing down data usage settings and causing reboots.
chrcol said:
Yeah , if you install a non EE rom, you can uninstall it using the app manager, also someone made a odin file to remove the files, if left over. I will attach to post.
Note the file is for the s5 901f, so is possible wont work properly on your device.
This rootkit was making my phone go crazy before I got rid of it, draining battery, slowing down data usage settings and causing reboots.
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Its Work on SM-N910F. Thanks
Flash as AP in Odin.
What is going on here?
Stuff on Computrace pops up a lot today:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/computrace-sending-sms-messages-consent-t3113309
In what country did you guys buy your handsets?
Is this only on v4.4.4+?
Kind regards, Stefan.
Thaevil0ne said:
What is going on here?
Stuff on Computrace pops up a lot today:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/computrace-sending-sms-messages-consent-t3113309
In what country did you guys buy your handsets?
Is this only on v4.4.4+?
Kind regards, Stefan.
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Mine is from the UK on the EE carrier (biggest carrier in UK, orange and a big german carrier own EE so both carriers probably also same policy). Also its not kitkat only, also affects lollipop.
Thanks for the link, reading it now, and yeah computrace is up to no good, I had issues with my data usage data whilst it was installed, so it was probably spying on my usage.
Okay, so, yes, I know to use the Search function, but alas all information is either outdated or there is no concise answers / solutions to be found. Trust me, I have scoured.
Overview: Okay so Thursday I bought an SGH-i337, being the nerd that I am knowing that I use MetroPCS (can't beat unlimited 4G LTE for $60) I scoured the net and researched ALL models of the S4 and G3. Decided the screen size of the G3 too big coming from a 5C. Decided Sprint's version might work, but not on 4G. Verizon, would switch from LTE to 2G with no 3G support, so that would be a desperation act, haha.
So, my main options were T-Mobile, then AT&T, because MetroPCS and T-Mobile were one and the same. All the people that had T-Mobile based phone sellers were being a pain in the butt to deal with... so, I found an AT&T owner that was ready.
The tragic love story: So on once I used the MicroSIM card in the S4 to cut an old full-size SIM to scale a border around my Nano SIM and finally got it placed perfectly to read... I was happy... which faded quickly as it was locked, how could I be so dumb!
So, the previous owner is now awaiting an unlock code as I found EVERY method to use the UMTS Menu is impossible to get to "[6] Phone Control" option. Due to that silly Auto Updating AT&T bloatware and Kernel upgrade/Firmware.
Okay, I should wait, but... does anyone know a way to get to the Phone Control menu using a secret code?? I have noticed some of the many codes go straight to the Debug Screen or go straight to the other menu options... so could there be one for Phone Control?
Also, maybe is there a way to get the phone to output the NCK Key manually connecting it to a computer and using a prompt? I may have heard about such a thing on SureWest routers through TelNet, to get the administration password... not that I personally have done this. Just feel like if these websites are able to use an IMEI number to charge you for a code... it has to be stored on the phone somewhere right?
Rooting and Downgrading
Also, has anyone tried the Odin way of downgrading and rooting these phones, has personally worked for them? I have found the threads on here and it seems pretty interesting... when I look at previous versions of Droid they look to allow more functionality for more advanced users than this 5.0, so if that be the case I am interested in taking this back to stock and beginning removal of all AT&T programs.
Maybe I am sounding like an idiot, but I have been on a Jailbroken 5C for... probably 2 years now and even with that it seems limiting to the curious, nerdy, mess with things side of me.
Summary:
- Should I just wait the 2-5 days for the code? / Would downgrading firmwares negate the entered NCK code if used prior to downgrade?
- Are there any known ways to unlock this model fully upgraded?
- Should I use the Odin methods of downgrading to stock? / Do you prefer previous versions over 5.0?
- What problems should have you guys faced / should I consider prior to doing anything?
- Should I just try to find a T-Mobile model of the S4??
Phew, sorry, if you read all of that and hate me for it, haha. Please, be knowledgable and not tell me how dumb I am for being so antsy to be able to use this phone w/o WiFi! Haha, you guys try using a 5C forever and see the screen difference / abilities you've been missing out on for so long!
Thanks!
The method of downgrading to 4.4.2 (aka NB1) then rooting and then going to lollipop by keeping the root has worked for me. There is no direct way, to root lollipop atm.
First downgrade to stock rootable 4.4.2. You can do this from any base, and/or use it if you mess your phone up (bootloops, etc). Link here. Second post on that thread, step 1. Make sure you download the rootable one.
To root it use TowelRoot. Run it - Tap make it ra1n - After a succeseful root, install SuperSU.
The follow this post here to goto stock rooted lollipop 5.0.1 (aka OC4). I recommend downloading the deodexed version, so you can install xposed if you want in the future.
Thats it for rooting lollipop. And now that you have root you can get rid of that bloatware.
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I personally, don't really fancy lollipop. High Ram usage.
Secondly, i bought this phone on eBay and it came unlocked, and even after flashing different firmwares, its still unlocked. I think if you unlock using that NCK code, the phone will stay unlocked forever.
Thirdly, the T-Mobile version has an unlocked bootloader, which is a big up in comparison to the i337. We are restriced to only using one costum recovery, that is SafeStrap. Others, don't work.
Thank you
I will probably have to go through that whole process. Got it unlocked thankfully, but am feeling as though based on specs and the little apps I have installed the phone should be a bit smoother in basic functionality especially Web browsing.
So yeah definitely already feeling your point in resource hog and though I disabled the bloatware, I don't think it helps being installed.
Also, figuring out after using the phone in my car that Galaxy has very quiet audio output via the 1/8" headphone jack. Seems that you can find volume controlled headphones easier than just straight cords! However, found this a known issue for all Galaxies and rooting it may be the easiest workaround.
Thanks for the organized list of information/insight! Now I will have some more stuff to geek out on... ?
Peptobismal said:
Also, figuring out after using the phone in my car that Galaxy has very quiet audio output via the 1/8" headphone jack. Seems that you can find volume controlled headphones easier than just straight cords! However, found this a known issue for all Galaxies and rooting it may be the easiest workaround.
Thanks for the organized list of information/insight! Now I will have some more stuff to geek out on...
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You're welcome
I don't know, but cranking the volume to full on my phone using earphones, makes my ears hurt . The audio output on mine is great, nothing modified.
Oh, if you decide to stick with kitkat, check out these posts. I'm sure they will come in handy for stock roms. Simply to make life easier.
Remove AT&T carrier name from the notification bar
Restore Mobile Data Toggle in Notifications Bar (First method - apk on third post)
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I don't know, but cranking the volume to full on my phone using earphones, makes my ears hurt . The audio output on mine is great
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Yeah, I'd say it's probably fine with headphones, but through a car's auxiliary it is probably 25-30% quieter than my iPhone even at "full" volume.
Read that there are files to modify, but you have to be rooted.
What is this Mobile Data Toggle? Would it be really at all useful seeing as I have MetroPCS? * I assume that ridding AT&T is just a general tweak, which I do like getting rid of the carrier.
Peptobismal said:
What is this Mobile Data Toggle? Would it be really at all useful seeing as I have MetroPCS? * I assume that ridding AT&T is just a general tweak, which I do like getting rid of the carrier.
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Mobile data toggle is used to enable Internet from your carrier/sim. Ridding the AT&T thing is sorta general because you need to have root.
Phone:Samsung S8 SM-G950GF Exynos
Android version: 9 Pie
So basically I bought an external dac-amp for my IEMs... Stupid me was thinking that it would be compatible with android through the use of an usb otg cable, but nope I just learned that after Android 9 came out , the option that used to let you force "USB Audio Source" in the developer options has been removed for no apparent reason. Now the thing is I really don't want to admit that I've wasted 99$ on a dac-amp that doesn't even work on my phone, so do you guys have any idea how to fix this thing?
Help would be very much appreciated and sorry for the bad English if I messed up something, it's not my first language.
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Phone:Samsung S8 SM-G950GF Exynos
Android version: 9 Pie
So basically I bought an external dac-amp for my IEMs... Stupid me was thinking that it would be compatible with android through the use of an usb otg cable, but nope I just learned that after Android 9 came out , the option that used to let you force "USB Audio Source" in the developer options has been removed for no apparent reason. Now the thing is I really don't want to admit that I've wasted 99$ on a dac-amp that doesn't even work on my phone, so do you guys have any idea how to fix this thing?
Help would be very much appreciated and sorry for the bad English if I messed up something, it's not my first language.
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youre doing very well with your second language to be totally honest!!
im not sure why the dev option is gone from the menu, but its gone from mine too. when was the last time you remember seeing it?
youdoofus said:
youre doing very well with your second language to be totally honest!!
im not sure why the dev option is gone from the menu, but its gone from mine too. when was the last time you remember seeing it?
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Thanks!!
Last time I saw the option was when I had Android Oreo installed.
The thing that bothers me isn't the fact that they removed the option, I would be fine with that if the automatic switch to an audio source to another was flawless, but not only it's not flawless it just doesn't work at all.
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Thanks!!
Last time I saw the option was when I had Android Oreo installed.
The thing that bothers me isn't the fact that they removed the option, I would be fine with that if the automatic switch to an audio source to another was flawless, but not only it's not flawless it just doesn't work at all.
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no problem
yeah, ive seen several options that i would have liked to retain disappear over the years which is irritating. So, you cant roll your version back as its tied to the latest bootloader on your phone, but you CAN root it and flash an Oreo based rom on it
youdoofus said:
no problem
yeah, ive seen several options that i would have liked to retain disappear over the years which is irritating. So, you cant roll your version back as its tied to the latest bootloader on your phone, but you CAN root it and flash an Oreo based rom on it
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Yeah I already thought about doing that, but I'm not really sure if it's worth or not since I had a lot of lag issues with oreo.
Anyway thanks for the help I guess I'll just wait to hear news form the audiophile community and see if someone releases a magisk module or a custom android pie rom to solve the issue.
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Yeah I already thought about doing that, but I'm not really sure if it's worth or not since I had a lot of lag issues with oreo.
Anyway thanks for the help I guess I'll just wait to hear news form the audiophile community and see if someone releases a magisk module or a custom android pie rom to solve the issue.
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have you looked into a dedicated media player? there are some out there that are very nice and they just work. period. i hate the idea of having a separate item for that specific purpose tho
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have you looked into a dedicated media player? there are some out there that are very nice and they just work. period. i hate the idea of having a separate item for that specific purpose tho
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Yeah, I saw USB Audio Player PRO is pretty popular in the audiophile community but it's 7.50€ and that wouldn't solve the issue at all since I wanted to use that setup just for spotify.
ArticExploit said:
Yeah, I saw USB Audio Player PRO is pretty popular in the audiophile community but it's 7.50€ and that wouldn't solve the issue at all since I wanted to use that setup just for spotify.
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disued android phone thats a bit older? you can have it tether to your current phone and that way you wont have to give much of a [email protected] if something happens to the phone since theyre easily replacable. Just get tasker to recognize that when it sees your media player phone that it automagically turns your hotspot on and back off when it no longer sees it. You can use bluetooth pairing as the trigger point
I have same issue too i saw someone solved that problem with downgrading android and using otg adapter and micro usb to full size usb cable
I will downgrade to oreo for portablity
Good luck
Sorry if this is wrong place or way to post on here. I am wanting to root the on5 but it is a learning experience. No pc to use. Is there a apk that actually works. Tried kingroot it says device not supported
I have developer options on and the oem toggle on am I ok with that. If anyone has the time and patience and could walk me through how to get going please let me know. Thanks
Jdaddy1 said:
Sorry if this is wrong place or way to post on here. I am wanting to root the on5 but it is a learning experience. No pc to use. Is there a apk that actually works. Tried kingroot it says device not supported
I have developer options on and the oem toggle on am I ok with that. If anyone has the time and patience and could walk me through how to get going please let me know. Thanks
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Guess I came to the wrong place for advicre
I'm curious too.
You're not the only one who would like to know, but this is an older ( & apparently not widely used) phone that hasn't been sold for a few years so you may not get any answers.
Yea It's was one of my old ones. Wanted to use it to learn. Any suggestions on a older phone that rooting would be simple.? Can a phone be rooted without a computer I've read so much that says either but doesn't sound like it would.
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Yea It's was one of my old ones. Wanted to use it to learn. Any suggestions on a older phone that rooting would be simple.? Can a phone be rooted without a computer I've read so much that says either but doesn't sound like it would.
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Sorry for the late reply. It's my current phone & the storage issues are just getting to be ridiculous otherwise I wouldn't be interested in rooting because of the risk of bricking/voiding warranty etc; but I don't know anything else to do. I know that it's possible to root with an app, but it depends on finding a vulnerability that can be exploited with your specific phone. It's different for every phone. If you choose to install a custom ROM you should find one made for your phone too otherwise you're likely to have problems if you try it on a phone that you intend to actually use for calls/texts etc; I had an HTC droid Eris years ago & used a one-click root app & it worked without any problem that I could tell, but it was a phone I wasn't using as my daily driver too, so I wasn't worried about voiding the warranty/radios not working etc;. Cell & sometimes bluetooth & wifi radios not working are common issues with newer ROMs or especially if you choose a ROM not made for your phone. With the Eris I just installed the app, pressed the button & it rebooted, installed a custom recovery & booted into the OS. With the On5 either there isn't a known exploit or there's just nobody willing or able to look for one or both. They would have to still have the phone to be able to look for one. If you have a flea market near you maybe you could go there & see if there's a phone store that you could get an old cheap one you could practice on? I don't remember the app I used, but I'm pretty sure it came from the play store. It seems like I read somewhere that HTC phones were easier to root, but I'm not sure.
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I just paid my device off which is a Verizon Samsung S10+ on Android 11 UI one.
I rebooted My device and OEM unlocking is missing.
I tried the manual time and date trick and it did not work to make OEM unlocking show and developer options.
anybody have a suggestion? if you need any more info let me know.
Hitti2 said:
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I just paid my device off which is a Verizon Samsung S10+ on Android 11 UI one.
I rebooted My device and OEM unlocking is missing.
I tried the manual time and date trick and it did not work to make OEM unlocking show and developer options.
anybody have a suggestion? if you need any more info let me know.
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Maybe best to ask Verizon.
Some users reported that they really had to wait for about 10 days, as the date/time trick did not work.
It_ler said:
Maybe best to ask Verizon.
Some users reported that they really had to wait for about 10 days, as the date/time trick did not work.
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Yea, verizon is a bunch Aholes, after 45min on the phone they transferred me to samsung without asking or notifying me. Waste if time.