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Bugs in stock phone

I am assuming once you root the phone and push a custom ROM onto the phone, this will fix HTC's introduced bugs?
Bluetooth
SMS battery drain
Reverting apps versions
Stuff like this.

No, because the custom ROM is just the Sprint ROM with a few additions and modifications.

Ouch.
ok, anyone working on compiling a 2.0 kernal?

Treefallingquietly said:
Ouch.
ok, anyone working on compiling a 2.0 kernal?
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HTC
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Although the bugs are not fixed, rooting allow one to use various workarounds that would not be possible without, and in fact for EACH of the issues you have listed:
Bluetooth: http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/23854?tstart=0
While I cannot personally vouge for this, I have seen many posts on Sprint and here that detail the workaround described in the post as effective.
SMS Battery Drain: I think this may have actually been the first big bug discovered, and also fixed without root! Unfortunately, the default messaging app is defective, so in the meantime it is recommended to use either chompSMS or Handcent SMS from the Market until an update is released.
See this post: http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/23043
Finally...
Reverting Apps: This is addressed on both forums, but a workaround only exists with root, and is similar in fashion to the bluetooth fix but for a different directory.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=582176
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581806
Hope this helps! I intend on posting a very detailed guide on every step of rooting, backing up, and working around most of the detailed problems in the very near future, stay tuned!

What I'd like is a kernel that will have this working as intended. But really, I am not afraid of the work arounds and the hands on work required, but if my wife had this phone with these problems, she would have chucked it out the window within days.

One more...
You left out the original bug (mentioned by briankwest, one of the first rooters), the TCP timestamp issue:
echo 0 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/tcp_timestamps
This could also be added to the MoDaCo init.rc so it is set at each boot (otherwise it will revert back to "1").

Security Vulnerability in Tapatalk

This is a simple proof of concept, this apk retrieves your login credentials in plaintext for Android Forums from the tapatalk demo application. It was not designed for the pro nor the XDA versions, but this method may work on those versions as well. This application has been confirmed to work on MotoDroid (cyanogenmod6) and Droid Eris (various custom roms).
This application does not require root access at all. Just requires demo version of tapatalk, and previously logged into android forums).
Developers please encrypt sensitive data.
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*UPDATE* Removed file for now. This appears to be a two part vulnerability. First part being a permissions issue on some custom roms. Second is total lack of securing credentials on Tapatalk's part.

i can confirm this!!!

Yeah ...this works

yea it works. shows all my log info.

Yeah... shows everything....

jcase said:
This is a simple proof of concept, this apk retrieves your login credentials in plaintext for Android Forums from the tapatalk demo application. It was not designed for the pro nor the XDA versions, but this method may work on those versions as well. This application has been confirmed to work on MotoDroid (cyanogenmod6) and Droid Eris (various custom roms).
This application does not require root access at all. Just requires demo version of tapatalk, and previously logged into android forums).
Developers please encrypt sensitive data.
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Nice work.

Still working this issue?

scandiun said:
Still working this issue?
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This thread is nearly 2 years old, so I doubt you'll get a response. Also, since xda has a working friendship with the TapaTalk team I don't think discussion of hacking their software is appropriate. With that in mind I'll close this thread so it stops now.
Thread closed.

[Q] Change device ID/Name for wifi?

Hi all, hoping you can help me out with this. It's not a critical issue, more a vanity/QOL thing.
I'd like to change the device name/ID that shows up when connecting my Nexus 7 to a wifi network. Currently it shows up as "android-<string of alphanumerics>" but I'd like to be able to give it a more descriptive name to help differentiate when setting up a wifi connection around multiple similar devices.
I've got my N7 rooted but not unlocked, and I'd prefer not to flash a custom ROM if possible. I'm no stranger to flashing ROMs, I'm just not interested in putting a huge amount of work or potentially causing myself problems for something that is so relatively minor.. I can live without a custom device name, but it would be nice to be able to set one up.
Thanks in advance!

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Is that screenshot from the custom ROM you have listed in your sig?
I'm using a stock N7 with build JDQ39 and I don't seem to have many of those options listed in the Developer Options menu. Or is there something I need to do to enable those, similar to the method used to 'unhide' the Developer Options in the first place?
My apologies if this is basic information that I could have found elsewhere.

TechDragon said:
Is that screenshot from the custom ROM you have listed in your sig?
I'm using a stock N7 with build JDQ39 and I don't seem to have many of those options listed in the Developer Options menu. Or is there something I need to do to enable those, similar to the method used to 'unhide' the Developer Options in the first place?
My apologies if this is basic information that I could have found elsewhere.
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Yes it is Slim Bean Build 7. That is just what I use as it is included in the ROM. You can set it manually or use an app such as these.

Wow.. I feel incredibly dumb right now. I'm so used to doing things the hard way I didn't even consider checking if there were apps in the store that might do what I wanted. Thanks for reminding me to look in the easy places first!
Cheers!

Full Access WPSystem Folder. Browse Isolated storage. [My 2nd attempt]

Full Access WPSystem Folder. Browse Isolated Storage on every devices.
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Works on Any WP8.1 Firmware update including DP GDR 1 Update.
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download link:?

Isn't it a surprise??
Sad, no response ;-(

djamol said:
Isn't it a surprise??
Sad, no response ;-(
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Sorry, but we need an explanation, not just screenshots. You already mentioned that it is (Full FS Access) possible for you so no one wonders you finally show it. All we need to know is how to achieve this (xda stuff is also will check for legal things) and why you'll making steps to open your achievements. Previously you said it is Microsoft things to care about, looks like they're disappointed you somehow.

Some answers are right in front of you
Files&folder pro
Aerize explorer pro
the windows explorer app ( the older one ) doesnt work anymore in cyane/gdr1

Maybe if you had *explained* anything, instead of just doing a pile of screenshots, you would have gotten some response...
Are you saying that they have removed the restrictions on accessing app data on the SD card and any app which can browse the SD card can now access that data? Because that's cool and useful, but simply posting a bunch of screenshots is an uneeded and largely unhelpful way to explain that. You say "My 2nd attempt" as though you did something meaningful, but don't explain what that thing is. Did you just install the latest update and try again? If so, say *THAT* instead of posting multiple pages of screenshots.

djamol said:
Isn't it a surprise??
Sad, no response ;-(
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Not to mention this response ????????????????
As it seems its just a other app.
No names, no steps no nothing.

Confusion abounds... Thread closed...

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Great Work done bro, it would be of much help and time limiting to/for the noons..
Well-done bro.

iykeDROID™ said:
Great Work done bro, it would be of much help and time limiting to/for the noons..
Well-done bro.
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Thanks bro...