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[ANDROID] BSODroid - BSOD any Vista machine on your network!

Hi all,
BSODroid is my first Android application. It is a proof of concept implementation of a flaw in Windows Vista, which is so far unpatched (although Microsoft are due to start distributing the patch any moment now), that allows a user to send a Blue Screen of Death to that computer over the network.
To test your home, office or clients' machines, or even just to have some fun with your friends, all you need to do is connect to their network via WiFi, enter in their hostname (either IP or actual hostname will work), and press Execute!
Note: the target Vista machine must have network file / printer sharing turned on (though most people have it turned on these days)
This is a fun little application I created yesterday and have been having playing with my friends' computers on their home network and showing them the Windows flaw.
Video of it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIy_d94tDmQ
As I said, it will be patched soon, so anyone who has Windows Updates enabled will be immune to it within the next 72 hours or so.
BSODroid can be downloaded from the Android Market (just search for BSODroid!) or alternatively you can download the APK directly from my website: http://www.dereenigne.com/
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Well, it works.

will try on win 7

Ather said:
will try on win 7
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From what I can tell, it works on most of the beta copies and some RC copies of Windows 7, but it doesn't work on the RTM version - what a shame!
Still, lots of fun!

Didn't work on my Win 7 RC machine. Maybe I'm up to date?
My boss and I just had some fun with one of our users on MO. (we are in TN)

Minker17 said:
Didn't work on my Win 7 RC machine. Maybe I'm up to date?
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Yeah, seems as though it works on some builds of Win 7, but not others.
It works on Win Server 2008 too.
I hope people are having their fun with it now, because Microsoft already have a patch in the works - I'm not sure if it's being pushed through Windows Updates yet, but if not then it will be quite soon!
Though, it will still always work on machines that don't run Windows Updates

man, a winmo version would be awesome...

GreenLantern said:
man, a winmo version would be awesome...
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That whould be consider a virus.

rogeriopcf said:
That whould be consider a virus.
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A computer virus is a computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the owner.
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It's being installed by the user, so it's not a virus at all. I personally think this is a neat little proof of concept program, and would love to have a copy for my WinMo device. Besides, if these proof of concept exploits weren't created, the software companies wouldn't have a reason to patch/fix their software until somebody with more malicious intents came along and used it. Hope there's a port to WinMo soon.

rogeriopcf said:
That whould be consider a virus.
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why? there's ton's of stuff everyone at my office does that could be considered a 'virus' then...
even so, if you can do it from an android phone it's not a virus? somehow I don't understand that.

Quick video example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIy_d94tDmQ

Ha cool...

Could be fun to make a "one stop shop" for stuff like this.
There's the unpatched IIS flaw as well which is easy as hell to abuse.
Select exploit (or select all), select target ip (+port/username etc for stuff like an IIS exploit), execute (on an iis exploit that'd use default port, anonymous/anonymous).
Is there any interest in this? Think it could be rather interesting to code

nurre said:
Could be fun to make a "one stop shop" for stuff like this.
There's the unpatched IIS flaw as well which is easy as hell to abuse.
Select exploit (or select all), select target ip (+port/username etc for stuff like an IIS exploit), execute (on an iis exploit that'd use default port, anonymous/anonymous).
Is there any interest in this? Think it could be rather interesting to code
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I"d be highly interested in that.

Have almost broken 1000 downloads! (Currently at 950)
If anyone's interested, go ahead and give it a try from the market!

Thank you. Great app, worked with my windows vista sp2.
Thanks!! I'm dying for this kind of apps

If this had a way to find IP's in use on the network it would be perfect, or just a multicast mode. Go to starbucks and listen to everyone groan at the same time.

[Q] Do you have galaxy s ? come answer me ;)

Hello guys...
I have some Beginner Question:
[Answer me "Yes" or "No" and if you like Explanation]
1. Connect phone to PC and transfer file without install driver [live USB flashs]
2. GPS navigation in Offline mode [without WLAN or GPRS]
3. Play video files with subtitle ? support arabic and persian and assian font [VOBSUB]
4. Install Linux on phone [Like HD2 (install ubuntu on phone) ]
5. Rooting phone in Android 2.2 [when updated]
6. Lug fix package (application) work ? everything work nice after it ?
7. Screen work like charm under sun
8. Do make you happy i9000?
9. How much did you buy it ?
10. Can i replace TuchWiz 3 with HTC Sense?

No.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Bynar010 said:
No.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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this "NO" is answer of which question ? 1 or 2 or 3 or ... 10 ?

1. Connect phone to PC and transfer file without install driver [live USB flashs] - First you need to change a setting on the usb connection and then it can be used as an usb flash drive, but I think it will still install drivers (but not Kies)
6. Lug fix package (application) work ? everything work nice after it ? - I didn't feel I needed a fix and so didn't install any.
7. Screen work like charm under sun - No, when I'm out I have to increase the display brightness and it isn't very easy to see, but I had the same problem with other mobiles.
8. Do make you happy i9000? Yes, very stylish, very light.
9. How much did you buy it ? Contract with Orange via phones4u.co.uk

>1. Connect phone to PC and transfer file without install driver [live USB flashs]
Yes no problem
>2. GPS navigation in Offline mode [without WLAN or GPRS]
Sure but you have to pay for it (google nav not present in sweden)
>4. Install Linux on phone [Like HD2 (install ubuntu on phone) ]
um why would you do that?
>5. Rooting phone in Android 2.2 [when updated]
sure if you care for homecooked beta-versions
>7. Screen work like charm under sun
Everything is relative, its betten than desire, better than my old touch hd, according to blogs and youtubes better than ip4
>8. Do make you happy i9000?
Yes, expept for the fact that its returned and awaiting a new one. If this new one fails me i will be pissed.
>9. How much did you buy it ?
$21 x 24 month
>10. Can i replace TuchWiz 3 with HTC Sense?
no, but you can use all the other sence-clones out there. I tried them and have falled back to touchwiz. I like it.

deco105 said:
1. Connect phone to PC and transfer file without install driver [live USB flashs] - First you need to change a setting on the usb connection and then it can be used as an usb flash drive, but I think it will still install drivers (but not Kies)
6. Lug fix package (application) work ? everything work nice after it ? - I didn't feel I needed a fix and so didn't install any.
7. Screen work like charm under sun - No, when I'm out I have to increase the display brightness and it isn't very easy to see, but I had the same problem with other mobiles.
8. Do make you happy i9000? Yes, very stylish, very light.
9. How much did you buy it ? Contract with Orange via phones4u.co.uk
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Thanks a lot for answers
1. Connect phone to PC and transfer file without install driver [live USB flashs] - First you need to change a setting on the usb connection and then it can be used as an usb flash drive, but I think it will still install drivers (but not Kies)
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Is this mean i need to portage USB DRIVER any where? I had a Nokia 5800 and just need cable to connect to any PCs (without any driver).

robnil said:
>1. Connect phone to PC and transfer file without install driver [live USB flashs]
Yes no problem
>2. GPS navigation in Offline mode [without WLAN or GPRS]
Sure but you have to pay for it (google nav not present in sweden)
>4. Install Linux on phone [Like HD2 (install ubuntu on phone) ]
um why would you do that?
>5. Rooting phone in Android 2.2 [when updated]
sure if you care for homecooked beta-versions
>7. Screen work like charm under sun
Everything is relative, its betten than desire, better than my old touch hd, according to blogs and youtubes better than ip4
>8. Do make you happy i9000?
Yes, expept for the fact that its returned and awaiting a new one. If this new one fails me i will be pissed.
>9. How much did you buy it ?
$21 x 24 month
>10. Can i replace TuchWiz 3 with HTC Sense?
no, but you can use all the other sence-clones out there. I tried them and have falled back to touchwiz. I like it.
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>>4. Install Linux on phone [Like HD2 (install ubuntu on phone) ]
>um why would you do that?
Cus I'm a linux user and i like linux this question is not very important to change choosing i9000, I beleve power of SGS CPUs and GPUs
>>9. How much did you buy it ?
>$21 x 24 month
I'm happy to u very nice bought
I wish i can buy like u but in my countery...

Vogie said:
Hello guys...
I have some Beginner Question:
[Answer me "Yes" or "No" and if you like Explanation]
1. Connect phone to PC and transfer file without install driver [live USB flashs]
Yes, if set to Mass Storage mode in the phone
2. GPS navigation in Offline mode [without WLAN or GPRS]
Yes
3. Play video files with subtitle ? support arabic and persian and assian font [VOBSUB]
Yes, with another App, like rock player or whatever else you like
4. Install Linux on phone [Like HD2 (install ubuntu on phone) ]
Yes, it is in the Dev section of this phone forum
5. Rooting phone in Android 2.2 [when updated]
Yes, already done
6. Lug fix package (application) work ? everything work nice after it ?
what app?
7. Screen work like charm under sun
Yes! Excellent!!!
8. Do make you happy i9000?
Yes
9. How much did you buy it ?
Every country is different from $600 and up (including taxes)
10. Can i replace TuchWiz 3 with HTC Sense?
Yes, but it requires some work to rip it off from the old Galaxy Hero project in italy
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Vogie said:
Cus I'm a linux user and i like linux this question is not very important to change choosing i9000, I beleve power of SGS CPUs and GPUs
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Android IS linux. You don't have to install another linux distro on top of it. But the answer is yes, you can (but it will slow your phone).
As for the driver, you need to install the phone drivers to your pc before you mount the phone. Nokia did the same. Any smartphone does. The only difference is that because of android-linux, you have to mount the drivers before you can use them.

Tyxerakias said:
Android IS linux. You don't have to install another linux distro on top of it. But the answer is yes, you can (but it will slow your phone).
As for the driver, you need to install the phone drivers to your pc before you mount the phone. Nokia did the same. Any smartphone does. The only difference is that because of android-linux, you have to mount the drivers before you can use them.
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I'll also add, you might like Linux, but Android is Linux, and standard linux distributions are horrible for phones. Remember, smartphones require that applications can be killed at any time to run efficiently. Meego would probably be the only other open Linux platform suitable for phones probably, but that is intel only I think (i9000 is ARM).
The question is, do you like Linux because it is good, or because it is open source? Because there seems to be a whole army of users pushing Ubuntu and other Linux distro's, even though it often isn't the best choice for them (desktop linux distro's still have serious usability issues). What's even more of a surprise is that open source advocates are clinging to Linux, rather than BSD..
Anyway, someone has apparently gotten Ubuntu running on them, but don't expect a nice experience. Android already uses Linux, and is better suited for mobiles (furthermore, most of the i9000 software/drivers/environment is open source)

Everyone agree this is the Android phone at this point in time?
I think so .

andrewluecke said:
I'll also add, you might like Linux, but Android is Linux, and standard linux distributions are horrible for phones. Remember, smartphones require that applications can be killed at any time to run efficiently. Meego would probably be the only other open Linux platform suitable for phones probably, but that is intel only I think (i9000 is ARM).
The question is, do you like Linux because it is good, or because it is open source? Because there seems to be a whole army of users pushing Ubuntu and other Linux distro's, even though it often isn't the best choice for them (desktop linux distro's still have serious usability issues). What's even more of a surprise is that open source advocates are clinging to Linux, rather than BSD..
Anyway, someone has apparently gotten Ubuntu running on them, but don't expect a nice experience. Android already uses Linux, and is better suited for mobiles (furthermore, most of the i9000 software/drivers/environment is open source)
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I like linux cus I'd rather a operationg system that can customized by user not some closed setting for user.
I don't know android so good, cus I never had it. so if Kernel is linux then it's a nice OS for me

Android OS (linux) is very customizable just like regular Desktop Linux

Vogie said:
I like linux cus I'd rather a operationg system that can customized by user not some closed setting for user.
I don't know android so good, cus I never had it. so if Kernel is linux then it's a nice OS for me
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That isn't a good reason.. Even on windows you can switch the standard desktop and perform heavy theming if you wish to do so..
And frankly, I'm sorry to tell you, the Linux kernel isn't THAT great. Since it's open source, it never evolved to allow many drivers to be backwards/forward compatible like Windows. Also, since it's GPL, it is impractical for some device developers to implement drivers (since some devices are mainly software based)..
But yes, Android DOES use Linux, but I strongly urge you to take a deeper look into the situation.

http://techie-buzz.com/foss/ubuntu-samsung-galaxy-s.html
Maybe thats good enough for you? They say it can be done but its very slow.

Samsung Kies (MAC) - beta works perfectly!

update your mac to 10.6.8
download here the kies software
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/do...GT-P7510MAVXAB
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A bit late to the party, aren't we....

ad78 said:
update your mac to 10.6.8
download here the kies software
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/do...GT-P7510MAVXAB
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Did you wake up late yesterday and miss the several other posts about this? Clearly if you think it "works perfectly," this post doesn't surprise me, lol. It won't transfer any file except the formats it wants you to transfer, it doesn't integrate well with iTunes aside from music, and it puts movies in "Videos" directory, which is completely counter to everything Android does... a good early beta, but certainly far from "perfectly"

ad78 said:
update your mac to 10.6.8
download here the kies software
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/do...GT-P7510MAVXAB
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I haven't gotten my Tab yet, but will this be essential if I am to root via my Mac? (i.e., will adb connect or see the device on the Mac without the new Kies beta?)

joeski27 said:
I haven't gotten my Tab yet, but will this be essential if I am to root via my Mac? (i.e., will adb connect or see the device on the Mac without the new Kies beta?)
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Nope, software is pointless\useless for rooting.

bella92108 said:
Nope, software is pointless\useless for rooting.
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Ok, so once I get my Tab how will I be able to root it, given that I only have an iMac?

joeski27 said:
Ok, so once I get my Tab how will I be able to root it, given that I only have an iMac?
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Not sure, you should probably ask that in the rooting thread. I'm fairly certain ADB is generic, but the drivers might not work for Mac to enable your mac to be able to ADB into your Samsung. I have always used Parallels or Vmware Fusion to install windows and handle all my rooting needs. There's better support on the forums for windows rooters, so I just use windows on my mac when I need to root.

bella92108 said:
Not sure, you should probably ask that in the rooting thread. I'm fairly certain ADB is generic, but the drivers might not work for Mac to enable your mac to be able to ADB into your Samsung. I have always used Parallels or Vmware Fusion to install windows and handle all my rooting needs. There's better support on the forums for windows rooters, so I just use windows on my mac when I need to root.
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Not a bad idea for a worst case scenario. I already have Parallels on my iMac so I suppose if I had to I could use that...its just I'd have to relearn the ins and outs of rooting since I've always used the Mac side of things for rooting, and it took me forever to get the hang of that.

joeski27 said:
Not a bad idea for a worst case scenario. I already have Parallels on my iMac so I suppose if I had to I could use that...its just I'd have to relearn the ins and outs of rooting since I've always used the Mac side of things for rooting, and it took me forever to get the hang of that.
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Well the process is the same, but before you can connect to a usb device your computer has to have the drivers... and Samsung is a bit different so it can be a little more challenging to get it to recognize the device. I hear people do it I'm just not willing to take the extra steps needed when compared to just booting into winblowz.

bella92108 said:
Well the process is the same, but before you can connect to a usb device your computer has to have the drivers... and Samsung is a bit different so it can be a little more challenging to get it to recognize the device. I hear people do it I'm just not willing to take the extra steps needed when compared to just booting into winblowz.
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So you mean you hear of people getting it to work on a Mac only what you're saying is you find it easier to just use Parallels instead?
And on that note, if I did do my rooting via Parallels I would still need to acquire the drivers for the Tab from Samsung, yes?

joeski27 said:
So you mean you hear of people getting it to work on a Mac only what you're saying is you find it easier to just use Parallels instead?
And on that note, if I did do my rooting via Parallels I would still need to acquire the drivers for the Tab from Samsung, yes?
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I'm just saying that's why I did it

bella92108 said:
I'm just saying that's why I did it
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So I had another member in another thread reply to me about this topic saying he/she suggests getting a copy of Windows and using Boot Camp rather than Parallels, saying that he never had luck using Parallels for this sort of thing. Did you ever run into any difficulties in this way (i.e. getting drivers to load, getting devices to be recognized, etc??)?

fyi...I installed this on my mbp and while transferring some avi's which were about 800-900MB in size, the app would repeatedly crash on me.
Afterwards, i tried to copy about 800 pics from my mac to the tab using kies and midway through, the app crashed again.
The way I got around this ''feature' is I started copying files in increments of 100 pics. this went fine.
With regards to the avi, the file copy was successful on my 4th attempt.
before the 4th attempt, I rebooted my mac and also the tab just to be sure...
suffice to say, I'm glad I did not buy the tab for myself. The person I bought it for owns only win xp pc's and my hope is that kies behaves much much better on a pc than on a mac...

joeski27 said:
So I had another member in another thread reply to me about this topic saying he/she suggests getting a copy of Windows and using Boot Camp rather than Parallels, saying that he never had luck using Parallels for this sort of thing. Did you ever run into any difficulties in this way (i.e. getting drivers to load, getting devices to be recognized, etc??)?
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Never really had an issue, you just have to understand how port virtualization works, and how some devices want a more "real" port so you have to establish the connection, set as default to parallels, then re-establish that connection. Parallels will never be as solid as installing windows and natively booting to it, but it's pretty good.

Mine pissed me off for the final time today, so I returned the tab. I love the device, love the idea of Android on a tablet, but I just can't do it with it being so early in it's development. Not having 1-click sync with iTunes, and easy support of a wide variety of movies without having to convert just kills it for me. Maybe in 6 months I'll try again.

still a beta
After I transfer a word document from mac to SGT10.1 via Kids, I was not able to find that document in NY tablet. Does Anybody know where it might be?

bella92108 said:
Never really had an issue, you just have to understand how port virtualization works, and how some devices want a more "real" port so you have to establish the connection, set as default to parallels, then re-establish that connection. Parallels will never be as solid as installing windows and natively booting to it, but it's pretty good.
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Well I just received my tab, and Ive tried connecting and carrying out the instructions in the "Retail 3.1 CWM Recovery, Root & full back up" thread, but I've run into an immediate problem - after getting into APX mode, then plugging in via USB, Windows XP in Parallels is not recognizing the tab (it isn't showing up in the device manager). I know APX is successful, because I got a popup on my mac asking where the APX device should be opened (either in Windows or on the Mac). But unfortunately in the device manager it is nowhere to be found. Any tips or tricks on making this happen? I really know nothing about port virtualization

i'm so screwed up. i thought they never had the problem solved so today i finally installed boot camp. then i opened windows web browser to download it and saw the word "for Mac". I feel such a shame for myself. but I am indeed happy about that lol. DAMN. I am so depressed for my dumbness.

is that normal to see "GTxxxx doesn't support firmware update" ??

Linux on tv box

I'd like to use some sort of linux distribution on an old tv box. The box is based on the Amlogic AML-8726-m3 processor and has four USB ports and a cardreader. I was not able to find something about a ported os, but maybe you can help me to port it on my own.

I applaud that you want to recycle something and I don't want to be a party pooper, but wouldn't you be better off with a Raspberry Pi?
The Amlogic is an old single core processor. OTOH, availability of RPi is poor now.

Sure, but I don't want to pay 60-100€ for a RasPi Zero 2w. And I think, the processor would be powerful enough for simple office usage.

The Raspberry Pi Zero 2W lists for $15.
Micro Center used to sell in-person, limit one, Pi Zero for $5, Pi Zero W for $10.
Since I lived nearby I used to buy one every time I dropped in.
Since you're quoting in Euros, I'll presume that you're not in the US.
If you were I might be inclined to drop you an RPi in the mail.

I'm living in Germany. The Raspberry Pi is out of stock in every shop. You could only buy it on Amazon for very high prices (https://www.amazon.de/Raspberry-Pi-Zero-2-W/dp/B09KLVX4RT/). I hope that the prices are dropping soon, but since they are very high at the moment, I have to use alternatives, like my old tv box.

Hi, it is possible to use the app Termux to install Qemu package to then be able to install a Linux distro. I wish it was easy as said, done, but if you have time I wrote a guide that could help to teach the basics of gettting qemu up and running. I haven't made a preinstalled linux machine yet but have a couple windows machines built on there as demos.
The guide is structured using Nox android emulator, but would work on most android devices that can run termux https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...r-android-devices-windows-10-nox-lab.4481613/
Also note that there are lots of premade linux distros for termux, my guide is for those that want to program their own. If you want to save yourself the time though you could search for prebuilt termux linux machines

This sounds good, but I would like to install linux directly to the flash chip, because of the better performance. However, the device is running only Android 4. If it is not possible, to port linux to the device, virtualization would be better than using Android.

I completely understand, I too am trying to learn how to flash directly onto my shield's drive! In my limited knowledge, it would seem that our major limitation would be with the bootloader that is on current and past android devices, it doesn't have efi or the uefi capabilities.
Tianocore is an open source project that a lot of great minds have come together to make the technology readily available to the public, but I'm too novice to be able to successfully implement anything worthwhile yet.
What is TianoCore?
www.tianocore.org
If you're curious about edk2 i posted a bunch of nonsense I learned about it on page three of this guide. It's a bunch of relevant links or at least a starting point.
Root Nvidia Shield TV Pro 2019 Version
THIS IS OUTDATED https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/bootmod-root-your-shield-in-1-minute-2015-2017-2019.4524873/ REPLACES THIS IF YOU WANT ANDROID OR USE THIS GUIDE...
forum.xda-developers.com
I believe I read that edk2 will be implemented into later android firmwares, but if we could figure it out properly, we could add the efi driver to any android firmware and in theory install any OS

Replacing the proprietary bootloader sounds good, but sadly I have absolutely no idea, how I should do that (maybe it would be actually too much effort for an old TV box). So, I think, it would be better to work with the existing one. Wouldn't it be possible to flash the image, using adb?

I think possible yes, anything is possible, but the limitations is going to be with the iso or image you are using, how it unpacks the boot sector or the efi. You can flash any image over, but to get it to boot is the other problem.
Hypothetically, I would think if you were able to edit the image to the point where it was just the linux distro's system files or the system structure unpacked , it could be possible to fastboot flash the image as system.img, as thats kinda how android is structured with the separate system image and boot image, but I don't think the public knowledge is there to be able to do anything easily without developing it yourself.

That's not very optimistic.

A few months ago I downloaded the Android image from the manufacturers website. After I asked them for some information about the TV box, they deleted the whole support webpage for the device. But right now I've found a copy of the file on a USB flashdrive. The file also contains a PDF document with an instruction, for installing the image. May I could use this "update app" instead of adb for my own image?
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Oh for sure! It looks like they have their own built in firmware installer, which will save you the headache of using adb fastboot flashing. I hope it works out easily for you! I'd totally throw a copy of that firmware on the cloud and link it somewhere too. You'd surely be helping someone out there some day with that!

That's a good idea! Which cloud would you refer?
I already searched in the internet for images for this device and arm architecture (ARMv7), but I was not able, to find something. Could I also only compile Debian or Ubuntu or anything else for this arm architecture, or do I have to do driver development?

I use google drive now its free and super fast. For me I can download 5gb isos in 5-10 mins. Plus you can keep making google accounts if you go over 15gb limit if you know what I mean.
Personal Cloud Storage & File Sharing Platform - Google
Learn about Google Drive’s file sharing platform that provides a personal, secure cloud storage option to share content with other users.
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I think as far as your second question you could do one or the other. You could explore learning how to compile any linux distro you choose, since in theory (my semantics may be wrong here) they all run the same basic linux kernel, the same as any android distro does, so you can choose to explore any distro to recompile into a system.img for flashing.
Else choose to learn driver development to bypass choice 1, if that makes sense. It kinda gives you the freedom to learn whatever sounds most interesting for the time. Hopefully enough of us will start learning this we can create our own solution to what would seem to be a trivial problem but definitely isn't right now XD

Hello,
Here how to make it, with an android box X96 mini :
Blog WiFi / 3G / 4G / Hotspots – Box Android X96 sous Linux
blogwifi.fr
good luck

fabien philipp said:
Hello,
Here how to make it, with an android box X96 mini :
Blog WiFi / 3G / 4G / Hotspots – Box Android X96 sous Linux
blogwifi.fr
good luck
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Thank You For Sharing This Sir~! Amazing!!

Good evening everyone and Happy New Year!
I have a counter question.
I decided to buy a TV box with Linux OS and made a choice on https://www.edision.gr/en/detail/ping
I would like to install some applications, but how much I did not dig and nothing happened.
Can anyone advise where and how to start. Thank you in advance.

All this hardware must be put to use one way or another

Hi everyone!
I read that this forum was specialized in providing the kind of knowledge I am having a hard time finding on my own.
Here is the situation: I subscribed a contract with an internet provider which included all the material included to use internet and tv.
The hardware was part of the contract so upon purchasing the membership I also paid for the tv boxes and a router.
The thing is that I moved to another country, and I am now with these things in a box, rotting without a prupose.
Now, I know my way around computers and some tech stuff to a certain extend, but this things involve a whole new level of knowledge and skills that I do not have.
I would like to ask engineers or any developer what could be done with these old tv boxes. Based on what is provided on the market, I do not think they are of much value knowing that a random cheap android box costs about 30 USD.
Is it possible to install some kind of arcade game interface on the motherboard for exemple? Or use it as an emulator for vintage
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console?
Thank you for your time and any help or tip that you would be so kind to provide.
Have a great day!
Regards.
Jimmy

im not realy knowlageable in this stuff but perhaps just google the manufacturer of the tv box with its model and linux at the end and something will come up?

i did some research and it seems that the tv boxes are android based. could you plug one in and make a photo of what it displays?

Thank you for your fast reply.
Here are some pictures. One is the loading screen and the other is the first step navigable with the remote. There is no point in trying to connect it since it's another country and I just would like to access it and reboot it.
I unmounted it but i could not say if it could some kind of raspberry. There is a USB port though that maybe be used to plug in a bootable key?
Have a great day.

Your old TV boxes and router, which you received as part of your internet and TV subscription agreement, appear to be unnecessary now that you have moved to a different nation. You are interested in finding a new use for these gadgets, but you are unsure of where to begin.
One choice would be to try selling the gadgets online, either through an auction site like eBay or a website for local classified ads. The bother of trying to sell them might not be worthwhile, as you said that these gadgets could not be worth much.
A different choice would be to try giving the equipment a new purpose. You may, for instance, attempt to use them as media servers or streaming

Hi there and thank you for your feedback.
Indeed, I would like to find a new use for them but it seems that they are stuck on the first step of the booting. I cannot get past that as it is not like the usual OS where I can bypass the initial boot.
Would you know any way to create a bootable key or anything else to install a new OS or even wipe out the existing one?
Thanks in advance.

Your IP1400 devices are AOSP based. That means no playstore. But you could try sideloading apps via ADB. In most cases, the firmware and software of Set-Top Boxes are tightly controlled by the manufacturer and may not have an active custom development community or custom recovery options available. The device contains digital signatures.
option1: Stick with your device default os and sideload apps via ADB... someone did this on JioFI STB(similar to yours by following this hack... this particular model was Amlogic not Arcadyan, but this hack might work on yours by some digging around https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-jiofi-jio-stb/] This way you get to keep your remote and other accessories and wifi and bluetooth will work. There are risks to consider.
Option2 [second best?]
If you can enter the bootloader by entering recovery (in a jio set top box, same manufacturer (one of the many)as your devices- Arcadyan with Synaptics chip, it involves long pressing reset button while the device is ON.), you can install any Linux/windows os that supports your device.
I recommend Alpine Linux since it supports ARM and is targetted at routers and embedded systems.
1st thing to do is to unlock bootloader if it is locked i.e. the option isn't there in recovery to reboot to bootloader. Try enabling dev options in the about menu of the device the same way as on android phone. [But it may not be that easy if the Manufacturer has covered the default settings menu of android with a custom UI as was the case with JioFI STB in the hack provided above. Some help from a friend in college(CSE/electrical branch) for a Mango Shake or a freebie (if a device is extra) could get you help, if more digging is needed.(looking up device specific info in the right place/using a development board or specific software etc...]
Alpine Linux:
this will make your device into a linux box. 1st step is to backup your device's system image. You would use clonezilla, a tiny linux distro that is designed to run off a usb thumb drive and backup a system image to any drive (typically the thumb drive itself) Installation and usage instructions: https://clonezilla.org/clonezilla-live.php
then you would want to make a bootable usb drive of Alpine linux and install it. An internet connection is recommended in order to install windowmanager and drivers and packages. You could use a LAN Cable. Below are the links to installation instructions.
Alpine Linux
wiki.alpinelinux.org
Requirements - Alpine Linux
wiki.alpinelinux.org
https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/Installation
You can install desktop environments (too heavy) or window managers (better and lighter ) use it as a pc(low end). I have other recommendations: you could connect SSD or an external hard drive ( to the USB 3.0 port) and configure it as a personal media server to store and retrieve via SSH your photos and videos from anywhere in the world as long as it is up and connected. Of course, you may not be able to share it since the ISPs generally have usage restrictions to avoid abuse of bandwidth. You could use it as a gateway for static or even dynamic to a degree/websites within an organization (public websites would break it since the device cannot handle that much traffic but given it is a media streaming device, it can take at least up to one Gigabit per second I guess, some are even designed for 1Tbps I saw this Tbps in the jioSTB documentation attached)
https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Gaming_on_Alpine
remember driver support may be there or not... but it is worth a try.
There are distros specifically meant to be used as media center (like lIbreELEC and CoreELEC) but I couldn't find your device listed there.
Also during this process, you may need a USB hub to play around with IP1800 since I see only a single USB port on it in the photos provided, If a keyboard works.. if in recovery mode your STB remote isn't detected, you may need other input tools: Keyboard/mouse etc, if they are detected...[That's the thing. we are dealing with highly customized hardware and may not be able to use it as a PC, since it wasn't designed to be used as such...but it may work]