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I put together a small shell script to make it easy for anyone rooted to block ads and check to see if they have the latest version I keep of adhosts. If after checking you do not have the latest, it will download it for you automatically.
What does this script do (in a nutshell):
1) Checks to see if you have the latest version of ad hosts for adblocking from me
2) If you do not have the latest, it will download it for you
3) If you have the latest, it just exits out, no changes
4) Installs the script to your /system/xbin directory so the next time you just have to type:
Code:
su
blockads
and it will run the script for you
How to run this?
Get this if you are using an AOSP ROM:
1) Download it from http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24904191/blockads
Try this if you are using a SENSE ROM (thanks chrootz for the fixes):
1) http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24904191/sense/blockads
*** If you have troubles getting the script to work, try updating your system to the latest version of busybox (stick it in /system/xbin and overwrite the current version of busybox, then change the permissions to 755 and owner and group to root) ***
2) Move it to /data/local/tmp (if you dont have it, create it) from a file explorer with root permissions (must set the system in r/w mode) or from the terminal shell
3) make sure the script has the right permissions by typing:
Code:
su
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/blockads
in the terminal shell (in the emulator or whatever you use to get to it)
4) run the script by typing
Code:
/data/local/tmp/blockads
5) let it do its thing
After its done you can run it again anytime from the terminal by typing
Code:
su
blockads
as already mentioned.
I'm working on making it a GUI app next (with more features), but this should tie anyone who wants it over until then
Anyone who finds any adservers and wants me to add them to the list, feel free to list them here and I will add them.
Latest updates:
2011-12-01: Updated to block carrieriq
Tried this out and got this:
sh-3.2# su
sh-3.2# /data/local/tmp/blockads
Fetching host file via hostname
wget: bad address 'dl.dropbox.com'
update could not be completed, sorry
sh-3.2#
newter55 said:
Tried this out and got this:
sh-3.2# su
sh-3.2# /data/local/tmp/blockads
Fetching host file via hostname
wget: bad address 'dl.dropbox.com'
update could not be completed, sorry
sh-3.2#
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I forgot some ROMs and such have a busybox version that doesn't work right with hostnames in wget. I'll see if I can work around that and update the script
EDIT: updated to work around by using the IP for those that their busybox wget does not work correctly with hostnames. Only issue with that is the IP may change.
Ok. I am stuck. I actually don't have a hosts file under "etc", only a hosts.bak. With root explorer mounted as r/w I am still not able to rename the "host.bak" file to "hosts" - error message "read-only file/directory". I created a blank "hosts" text file, put in on the sdcard and with terminal emulator still can't cp to "etc" because of "read-only directory" error message. Any other suggestions?
GermanGuy said:
Ok. I am stuck. I actually don't have a hosts file under "etc", only a hosts.bak. With root explorer mounted as r/w I am still not able to rename the "host.bak" file to "hosts" - error message "read-only file/directory". I created a blank "hosts" text file, put in on the sdcard and with terminal emulator still can't cp to "etc" because of "read-only directory" error message. Any other suggestions?
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Top right corner of Root Explorer .... Mount RW.
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Does this do anything differently then AdFree, from the market?
yareally said:
I forgot some ROMs and such have a busybox version that doesn't work right with hostnames in wget. I'll see if I can work around that and update the script
EDIT: updated to work around by using the IP for those that their busybox wget does not work correctly with hostnames. Only issue with that is the IP may change.
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Updated blockads script to test this am and:
sh-3.2$ export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH
sh-3.2$ su
sh-3.2# blockads
Fetching host file via hostname
wget: bad address 'dl.dropbox.com'
The busybox version of wget on your system does not work correctly with
hostnames. Trying workaround with latest known IP to the hostname...
Connecting to 184.73.229.87 (184.73.229.87:80)
hosts 100% |***********| 641k 00:00:00 ETA
backing up old host file and updating
failed on 'hosts' - Cross-device link
md5sum: can't open '/system/etc/hosts': No such file or directory
/system/xbin/blockads: line 38: [: 8172d35d1b72871f7e1ef4e709920f0e: unary operator expected
Unable to chmod /system/etc/hosts: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/etc/hosts: No such file or directory
remounting filesystem in r/o mode...
Cleaning up files...
rm failed for -f, No such file or directory
update complete!
sh-3.2#
The end result is the existing hosts file being renamed hosts.bak and obviously no new hosts filebeing being created.
EDIT.... The above is testing on my inspire running busybox 1.19. Tried using the script on my sensation running bb 1.18.4 and it works fine.
Edit edit... Installed bb 1.18.4 on inspire and result is the same as posted above.
DroidTh3ory said:
Top right corner of Root Explorer .... Mount RW.
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That's what I did, but it does not work - still does not let me modify read-only files.
After reading over the code and seeing the comments, I can only guess you had the modified version of wget on your device during testing, which does support host names. Before I continue, I am not trying to rain on your parade, but... By downloading the file, checking the md5, comparing it to the existing file, replacing if needed, and then cleaning up... you went about 5 steps beyond what just doing an "if server file is newer" check would do by including a custom wget. Even though you have to put in the code to install and verify the wget, the trade is that you no longer have to download the file every time, check it every time, and worry about making sure the md5 matches.
If you decide you want to switch over to that method, you can check out the option already included in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092128 by downloading the live install version to view the actual script. Just a recommendation to optimize the process. Nice work, though, you definitely found a way to get the job done.
As for the difference between this and Adfree. There is no real difference. Adfree checks the server, does a callback, and prompts the user with updates. Adfree just requires an entire shell to turn it into an app, but will automatically run on boot.
twistedumbrella said:
As for the difference between this and Adfree. There is no real difference. Adfree checks the server, does a callback, and prompts the user with updates. Adfree just requires an entire shell to turn it into an app, but will automatically run on boot.
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So, for those of you not comfortable running ADB, or Terminal Emulator, just install AdFree, and let it do everything for you.
spotmark said:
So, for those of you not comfortable running ADB, or Terminal Emulator, just install AdFree, and let it do everything for you.
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Well, you also have the option of most included ROM toolkits, ScriptFusion, and a lot of preinstalled adblock scripts, but the big difference is the hosts file itself. Sounds like this one is custom, whereas mine takes bamf and adfree and merges them. This one may end up blocking more ads, but the only way to know would be to sit down and compare them all.
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twistedumbrella said:
Well, you also have the option of most included ROM toolkits, ScriptFusion, and a lot of preinstalled adblock scripts, but the big difference is the hosts file itself. Sounds like this one is custom, whereas mine takes bamf and adfree and merges them. This one may end up blocking more ads, but the only way to know would be to sit down and compare them all.
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Ah, I see.
Thank you for your comments everyone . I'll refine the script a bit more and also deal with a permanent workaround for not having a wget that checks hostsnames by testing with a ping and getting the IP first, using that and then doing wget. This started as a way for me to deal with having to move my ad host file each time I update it on my phone to just giving it out to everyone.
The only other difference than what was mentioned between my script and adfree as far as I know is I include a wider range of adhosts according to those that have used both. I have never used adfree, but people that have said I blocked more ads than they do and I also use an invalid IP address to block (0.0.0.0) instead of the loopback address (127.0.0.1) so it kills them a bit faster.
If anyone is still having problems that weren't resolved with it from above, let me know as well. I tested it against busybox 1.16.2 on my own phone, but it seems no 2 busybox version are alike
I havent tried this, but this one does include busybox 1.19 for those that don't want to manually install it. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jrummy.busybox.installer&feature=related_apps
yareally said:
Thank you for your comments everyone . I'll refine the script a bit more and also deal with a permanent workaround for not having a wget that checks hostsnames by testing with a ping and getting the IP first, using that and then doing wget. This started as a way for me to deal with having to move my ad host file each time I update it on my phone to just giving it out to everyone.
The only other difference than what was mentioned between my script and adfree as far as I know is I include a wider range of adhosts according to those that have used both. I have never used adfree, but people that have said I blocked more ads than they do and I also use an invalid IP address to block (0.0.0.0) instead of the loopback address (127.0.0.1) so it kills them a bit faster.
If anyone is still having problems that weren't resolved with it from above, let me know as well. I tested it against busybox 1.16.2 on my own phone, but it seems no 2 busybox version are alike
I havent tried this, but this one does include busybox 1.19 for those that don't want to manually install it. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jrummy.busybox.installer&feature=related_apps
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Hit me up if I can be any help. It's good to have a better list available. Adfree has never been very thorough.
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+1 I exam yareally's hosts, This is much faster killing them and I glad you finally developing the script update for the hosts. I am going test your script update on 2 of the roms A05PTH3ORY and Gengeritis 3D VII. Thanks - Keep it up
yareally said:
The only other difference than what was mentioned between my script and adfree as far as I know is I include a wider range of adhosts according to those that have used both. I have never used adfree, but people that have said I blocked more ads than they do and I also use an invalid IP address to block (0.0.0.0) instead of the loopback address (127.0.0.1) so it kills them a bit faster.
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Added about 10-15 more hosts today.
Thanks for the script. I'm going to give it a shot in a little bit. AdFree hasn't worked right in months. I've been using Absolute System to block ads, but I think I'll give this a try. Thanks again.
I'm about 50% done working on a basic gui app to do what the script does + some other features, just to give an update. GUI app will be free to any xda members of course
Things I am putting into it:
Choice between no blocking, partial blocking (basically in browser only stuff in case you want to show developers some love by not blocking their application ads), and full blocking.
Updating like the script does with just a touch of a button.
Optional ability to download a host block list for your desktop pc.
*features that may come later*
-ability to send me hosts from the app to add to the block list
-ability to add your own hosts on the fly to the list (either for personal routing or for adblocking, since adblocking is only the secondary use of the hosts file). Unfortunately, you will have to figure out the hosts yourself, since there's no easy way to tell really automatically.
Any other suggestions are welcomed
yareally said:
I'm about 50% done working on a basic gui app to do what the script does + some other features, just to give an update. GUI app will be free to any xda members of course
Things I am putting into it:
Choice between no blocking, partial blocking (basically in browser only stuff in case you want to show developers some love by not blocking their application ads), and full blocking.
Updating like the script does with just a touch of a button.
Optional ability to download a host block list for your desktop pc.
*features that may come later*
-ability to send me hosts from the app to add to the block list
-ability to add your own hosts on the fly to the list (either for personal routing or for adblocking, since adblocking is only the secondary use of the hosts file). Unfortunately, you will have to figure out the hosts yourself, since there's no easy way to tell really automatically.
Any other suggestions are welcomed
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Sounds like AdFree but much better and will work better as well. Can't wait!!
Just tried this today on gingeritis 3d beta8 and it doesnt seem to work as i get the same error someone else posted a few posts back. Something about no such file or directory system/etc/hosts. I reverted adfree and uninstalled it and renamed the hosts file to hosts from hosts.bak but when I Su adblock it gets renamed to hosts.bak and terminal shows that same error
Hello!
How can one root official 2.3.5 rom without connecting to usb and adb?
The goal is to install custom ICS on U8800 that has no usb port - completely broken and even not charging phone. No warranty and repair cost is close to actual phone cost. So repairing is not an option.
Wireless adb app requires root first - so it is not an option for me also.
Any help is appreciated - I need ISC because I need ipsec vpn which is npt available in gingerbread.
I am ready to test any operation you suggest - I don't fear to brick the phone, need no backups.
It's impossible. I have one USB broken u8800 and that's why I use cm7 (.32) on it.
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Qqqxxxzzz said:
It's impossible. I have one USB broken u8800 and that's why I use cm7 (.32) on it.
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There is nothing impossible I believe
Maybe we could find the trick - gingerbreak works on some roms - another fine exploit maybe.
I don't know - worth a try I think.
tranced1 I might have 1 possible solution for you. I've rooted my 2.3.5 some time ago and I've done a backup of boot.img.
I remember with froyo we could root it with boot.img "rooted". I bet this won't work on 2.3.5, but who knows right?
If you want to give it a try, I upload that boot.img for you.
EDIT: darn! Totally forgot you can't access bootloader directory without root & damaged usb port
Can't remember another way out... sorry
tranced1 said:
There is nothing impossible I believe
Maybe we could find the trick - gingerbreak works on some roms - another fine exploit maybe.
I don't know - worth a try I think.
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Gingerbreak and z4root doesn't work. Only solution is build your own exploit.
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Is there any way to flash zip from stock recovery? I saw this root method for some samsung phones.
Does anybody know how to compile such .zip file?
tranced1 said:
Is there any way to flash zip from stock recovery? I saw this root method for some samsung phones.
Does anybody know how to compile such .zip file?
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compiling zip is easy. Your problem is that we don't know how to sign it correctly.
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I believe that you can use terminal emulator and zergrush exploit to root the phone.
The automatic root methods basicaly push the needed files on /data/local change permissions etc... All can be done with linux commands which are available from a terminal emulator. So I don't think that you need the usb cable to root the device. You can try investigate the runme.bat file from doomlord's root method and give the commands manually after you have put the files from files directory on sdcard.
dancer_69 said:
I believe that you can use terminal emulator and zergrush exploit to root the phone.
The automatic root methods basicaly push the needed files on /data/local change permissions etc... All can be done with linux commands which are available from a terminal emulator. So I don't think that you need the usb cable to root the device. You can try investigate the runme.bat file from doomlord's root method and give the commands manually after you have put the files from files directory on sdcard.
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adb can access the phone as root user - from terminal file system is read-only, so even first step permission denied
Yes, you have right about that.
But, check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716068
the last post.
EDIT:
After reading the discription on first post of gingerbreak, I had another Idea.
Seems that gingerbreak uses sd card to temporary store the necessary for root files. So, maybe you can replace these files(and especially the exploit) whith those of doomlord's root app, before you press the root button, so to use the working zergrush exploit.
This is the B528 root bat script:
http://pastebin.ca/raw/2163499
@adb wait-for-device
@echo --- DEVICE FOUND
@echo --- reboot to bootloader
@adb reboot-bootloader
@echo --- flash the rooted bootimage
@fastboot boot boot.img
@echo --- reboot to nomal mode
@fastboot reboot
@echo --- wait for adb connect
@adb wait-for-device
@echo --- DEVICE FOUND
@adb remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
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You're problem is in red... you have to flash the exploited boot image. The rest is just installing busybox, su and SuperUser.apk.
You have the stock recovery which allows you to flash .zip files, but they have to be signed correctly and I don't think that's possible.
VuDuCuRSe said:
This is the B528 root bat script:
http://pastebin.ca/raw/2163499
You're problem is in red... you have to flash the exploited boot image. The rest is just installing busybox, su and SuperUser.apk.
You have the stock recovery which allows you to flash .zip files, but they have to be signed correctly and I don't think that's possible.
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To boot a different boot image, you have to use USB, atleast on fastboot.
dancer_69 said:
Yes, you have right about that.
But, check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716068
the last post.
EDIT:
After reading the discription on first post of gingerbreak, I had another Idea.
Seems that gingerbreak uses sd card to temporary store the necessary for root files. So, maybe you can replace these files(and especially the exploit) whith those of doomlord's root app, before you press the root button, so to use the working zergrush exploit.
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Thanks for clues but seems there is no way - I cant execute exploit via ssh - permission denied I cant even chmod it.
Gingerbreak completely not working - no files created on sdcard.
Ι didn't find any other way on net. There are several discussions for this problem but not a solution. I think that the only way is to do it for an app. You can contact with the creator of gingerbreak or z4root to ask for it. Also I'll try to make an app myself, but my android developing knowledge is very basic, so don't count too much on this. If I have some kind of success I'll contact you via PM.
EDIT:
Try this mod, and if you are lucky...
dancer_69 said:
Ι didn't find any other way on net. There are several discussions for this problem but not a solution. I think that the only way is to do it for an app. You can contact with the creator of gingerbreak or z4root to ask for it. Also I'll try to make an app myself, but my android developing knowledge is very basic, so don't count too much on this. If I have some kind of success I'll contact you via PM.
EDIT:
Try this mod, and if you are lucky...
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No I am obviously not the lucky one
My android development knowledge is zero, so if you can run zergRush from executable area it will be a very good start.
And I want to thank everybody for your support.
So, it doesn't work?
I just updated the file, so give it another try.
Also, check if you have logcat and usb debuging enabled(is needed for other methods, so maybe needed here too)
dancer_69 said:
So, it doesn't work?
I just updated the file, so give it another try.
Also, check if you have logcat and usb debuging enabled(is needed for other methods, so maybe needed here too)
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Logcat: Cannot copy boomsh. : Permission Denied
I will revert to first beta now - and will test if it will work
I suppose this logat message is for z4root fail. Unfortunately I don't know what boomsh is. I just decompiled the apk and replaced the exploit, busybox, superuser, and su files with these from doomlord's root files directory.
So, easy solution didn't work. If I have something else I'll let you know.
EDIT:
I get some info about "cannot copy boomsh"
The exploit creates this file when run. This message appears when this file already exists and needed to be deleted from /data/local/tmp.
I checked z4root-mod on my device(which is already rooted and with ICS custom rom), and I get this message too.
The problem is that this file doesn't exist on my device, so I cannot delete it.
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I read on a forum that these apps(as z4root) run better after a fresh boot. So, install the latest apk(has newer files), reboot the device and run z4root again.
z4root is a froyo root exploit (I think) and seems "dead" for a long time.
Check Chainfire's Gingerbreak: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
ANNOUNCEMENT:
If you have a new Nook HD/HD+ and want to root and get the GAPPS running, you should follow the guide at the All-in-One thread instead. That said, I won't copy all the information here to there, so you should continue to read on.
Proof:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MssQ25bnZnk
Okay this one is more interesting than the root I created. I don't think there will be a simple batch file for this one. I barely get this working and I'm going to try to write instruction for the people. I guess let me start off with the same disclaimer.
Disclaimer:
If something gone wrong, it's all your fault. I take ZERO responsibility for what happen to your device, your life, your wife/husband, your kids, your unborn child and etc. You get the idea.
Background:
I basically taking the installation process from the Kindle Fire HD and apply it it here. The original instruction which I "borrow" from is here. For the most part, the process is the same, but we have to be extra careful for writing into /system partition or we are toast.
What I found:
Well, since we didn't have "UNKNOWN SOURCE" option, we have to adapt and fix that first. You can thanks skyhawk21 for coming up with that idea. Since then, there have been other way to enable Unknown Source. LeapinLar have wrote an excellent here. And I have make it even simpler here. Also, I have found that trying to install Google Play store after some other stuff already installed is kinda pain and brought some error. So I would strongly start this fresh. I mean factory reset and apply root. If you don't know how to gain root on the Nook HD+, I wrote an excellent piece for it here.
Hugh big caution
I did all my stuff based off my root method. I also noticed that verygreen updated his root. While there are some similarlity in our methods, THERE ARE SOME DIFFERENCE ALSO. For example his root doesn't have a working superuser or he have busybox installed and symbolicly linked for all sub command. This mean the instruction I have may not work if you used his method to root.
Addendum 1: 11/19/[email protected]:50PM Pacific
I have been told that the first set of instruction is no longer necessary by leapinlar. This mean that if you only want the ability to install app via Google Play, you can do the first set of instruction and be done with it. But this means you won't be able to utilize the rest of Google's services. On the other hand, you can skip the first instruction and purely do 2nd instruction and get most of the stuff working. Well I say most because it doesn't include Google Maps and Chrome.
Addendum 2: 11/19/[email protected] Pacific
I have added Google Map below so you can download separately But Chrome Browser is like 20MB and over the filesize limit of the xda forum. Since most people don't use it, and there are many good alternative browser already, I won't bother. You can also look up both apk online if you want. they both should work on Nook. You don't have to make symbolic link on these two, but you can't have it on /system either. Either try install it via "adb install" command or open it using your favorite file browser. I forgot which method I use, probably the first.
Addendum 3: 11/30/[email protected]:25AM Pacific
I rewrite and hide unnecessary stuff and streamline the guide.
Addendum 4: 12/01/[email protected]:25PM Pacific
Adding gapps-ics-inst.sh.img which should be compatible for both my and verygreen root method.
Addendum 5: 12/02/[email protected] Pacific
Adding troubleshooting tips
Addendum 6: 12/04/[email protected]:45PM Pacific
Update with brand new easy to follow instruction.
Addendum 7: 12/07/[email protected] Pacific
The Google Map will no longer install as part of the script. I think Maps may not function properly if google framework weren't installed correctly first.
So, you will just have to install it manually after the Google Play updated.
EXTREMELY OUTDATED NOT FULLY WORKING Instruction is hidden since it's no longer necessary.
Instruction:
Optional, factory reset it. Seriously I cannot say this will work unless you start from scratch. If you already have rooted earlier, then install something like titanium backup and backup your porn(I mean data).
Gain root access. Follow this guide.
Follow my instruction here to enable "UNKNOWN SOURCE".
Upload 3 files to /data/su/ using "adb push" command
GoogleServicesFramework.apk - mediafire.com/?zaumfwhraxcifqf
Vending.apk - mediafire.com/?31bn3e258jjpj8d
Play.apk - mediafire.com/?wwcqrlfwt8o1gnv
If you have problem downloading this Play.apk I suggest try using this Vending_v3.9.17.apk instead. Be sure not to confuse with the earlier Vending.apk file, or better yet, rename it to something like Play3917.apk
adb install $your_choice_of_file_manager(must support root), I prefer ES File manager
using your file manager and browse to /data/su and install GoogleServicesFramework.apk (I'm not sure if you can just do adb install GoogleServicesFramework.apk from your PC, but since I didn't do it that way and this is a known result, so I recommend doing it this way)
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
mv /data/su/Vending.apk /system/app/Vending.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/Vending.apk
chown 0.0 /system/app/Vending.apk
mount -o remount,ro /system (not sure if this is necessary, but I better safe than sorry)
using your file manager and navigate to /system/app and install Vending.apk
mount -o remount,rw /system (only if you did step 11)
rm /system/app/Vending.apk
mount -o remount,ro /system
using your file manager and go to /data/su and install Play.apk or Play3917.apk depending on what you download
now you can delete both GoogleServiceFramework.apk and Play.apk in the /data/su folder.
That's all, your Google Play Store should now be working.
Login and have fun. I manage to install some stuff through that.
Click the "THANKS" button below.
OK, now to get a more complete gapps. The below steps are to be only after you have Google Play Store, meaning all the above steps are done. The instruction below will let your other app sync and use google account. Meaning stuff like RSS reader sync with google reader or Youtube app access your personal account. Well, atleast those are the two I have tried and seem to be working.
OUTDATED Instruction:
Instructions:
Download these two files. gapps-ics-inst.sh.img and gapps-ics-system.zip (if you use verygreen root method use this gapps-ics-inst.sh.img , the one embedded on this post instead. This one should work universally but untested. I re-wrote it to adapt for verygreen root method also. If it works I'll rewrite this part of instruction again to use the new version of the shell script.)
adb push gapps-ics-inst.sh.img /data/su/gapps-ics-inst.sh
adb push gapps-ics-system.zip /data/su/
This step might take some time
adb shell
su
cd /data/su
chmod 755 gapps-ics-inst.sh
./gapps-ics-inst.sh
This step could take some time too, once it return to shell, then go to next step
(optional delete installation file to save space) rm gapps-ics-system.zip
(optional delete installation file to save space) rm gapps-ics-inst.sh
exit
exit
(you should be back to your OS by now, if not keep exiting until you are out of adb)
adb reboot
once your nook is rebooted, the screen may say updating some files, this is normal.
enjoy, everything should work now.
If you didn't hit that "THANKS" button, you better do now. If you did, do it again?
Thanks leapinlar for catching the typo, I have reupload the shell script file now. And thanks to him for hosting the gapps-system.zip
There have been some errors on my initial instruction. Certain things have been point out. I have updated the instruction accordingly. leapinlar have also fixed gapps files and the shell script for that in post #34. So big kudo to him. I haven't have much time to toy with this lately, but since people report that his script work. So here are the new instruction.
If you were using verygreen version of root, try running this first.
Code:
adb shell su -c "/data/su/busybox chown shell.shell /data/su"
FAQ:
Q: I don't see the Google Play Market on the list of apps.
A: If you use the "Skip OOBE" aka Test mode, then (reboot first or go into shell and kill the app launcher and then) you have to hold down the Vol-Up key and tap the word Apps on the top to see them. After that I recommend installing other launcher, then they can see all the apps.
Q: Some people are saying after they install an adblock app, after reboot it get into bootloop and wipe everything.
A: The way most adblock apps work is that they modify the hosts file which usually located at /system/etc/hosts Well, as we have discussed before this is not a good idea to make change directly to /system folder(directory). The only adblock I know of that work is AdAway with a specific setting.
When installed, first you have to go to menu > preferences > target hosts file > /data/data/hosts, it will then ask to create symbolic link, say yes and then you can reboot.
Troubleshooting Tips:
I had a little problem today, unrelated to the GAPPS install mod here. But the problem involved Google Play not working correctly. I kept getting Google Play error pop up. So, I use Titanium Backup ROOT to wipe the data and then uninstall all the apps which names start with Google. I'm not sure if this is enough, it might but I didn't want to take any chance. This maybe unnecessary but I did it anyway; I delete all the files that I created in the /data/su/system that have anything to do with google. Basically anything that was unzip there. Rebooted, then re-apply the same google mod here. And problem solved. I did have to re-login again, but yes I clear up that Google Play error.
Pre-Requisite:
ADB + ROOT + Enable Unknown Source.
1. ADB: leapinlar wrote a post to help you getting ADB to work here.
2. ROOT: I wrote a guide on how to get root the easy way here.
3. Enable Unknown Source: Again, I make an easy little tool for you here.
Brand New and Improve Instructions:
Download these three files. New.zip GoogleMaps.apk and gapps-ics-system.zip
Unzip New.zip (don't unzip gapps-ics-system.zip)
run install.bat
PS: Now I know how hard it's to write a guide in xda. Prop to all those dev that have been there b4 and after, especially the one I have use their works.
That's it, I'm going out to buy one ASAP. Thanks for your hard work!
thanks for you Howto
after that is it possible to use Youtube and Google Maps apps?
Youtube can be install from Play Store but you have to sideload the Google Maps since it's not available for download in Play Store. GMail works, but the authentication through google account on other apps still aren't working. I guess this problem may be beyond my current level of tinkering knowledge.
great job on getting google market somewhat working!!!! We need the manual nooter developer or author to make what we need for the Nook HD AND HD+. Anyhow I belwive you need more framework files to get google authentication working and unfortunately they need to be installed within root folders like the /system folders and sub folders... Also Barness and noble included frameworks for google authentication, probably just not working with google apps installed manually.... gotta figure it out...
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By the way youtube app works installed older version from my Motorola Droid 3 manually through es file explorer and it works and does HD fine
I have been thinking about that and wonder if we can put those lib files on diff folder and sym link them? I still afraid it might reset the thing.
someone0 said:
Instruction:
[*]Optional, factory reset it. Seriously I cannot say this will work unless you start from scratch. If you already have rooted earlier, then install something like titanium backup and backup your porn(I mean data).
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I was able to do this with root explorer after rooting with no problem.
Thanks for this (and your rooting zip - both are super!)
issue was fixed, removed obnoxiously long quote
smatticus said:
still have the issue where i can't get the nookcolortools to run properly from /system/app. it just crashes. i googled this and it says that i need to reboot the nook to apply the system/app move BUT that supposedly creates the bootloop. i REALLY don't want to do that so can someone help me out here?
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You probably shouldn't quote anything that big unless you very need to. As far as getting nook color tool to run, did you set the file to have proper permission, eg: chmod and chown the file? Your other option is factory reset and start from scratch. Sometime getting a clean slate to start with make things easiler to follow.
Thank you for the Google Play Store. It works great for me. I want to install Google Voice. Before I installed your framework apk, I was not able to get the credentials to come up. Now since installing that, it comes up with my Google credentials and tries to authenticate them. But immediately Android System force closes and the sign in screen just sits there. Any ideas on this one? This is the last thing I need to make this my everyday device.
Sent from my Nook HD+ using Tapatalk
someone0 said:
As far as getting nook color tool to run, did you set the file to have proper permission, eg: chmod and chown the file? Your other option is factory reset and start from scratch. Sometime getting a clean slate to start with make things easiler to follow.
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turns out i wasn't supposed to install the app via adb. my fault for not following instructions. thanks for your hard work
Nice, I think I am getting the Nook HD+.. Hope there is custom ROM soon.. thanks man
leapinlar said:
Thank you for the Google Play Store. It works great for me. I want to install Google Voice. Before I installed your framework apk, I was not able to get the credentials to come up. Now since installing that, it comes up with my Google credentials and tries to authenticate them. But immediately Android System force closes and the sign in screen just sits there. Any ideas on this one? This is the last thing I need to make this my everyday device.
Sent from my Nook HD+ using Tapatalk
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I'm thinking about that right now but as I suggested, putting the google lib in other place and make symbolic link in the appropriate /system sub. I won't be able to test that theory of mine until I get home later tonight. I will have to research where all the files suppose to go and their permission. Unless you want to do it, you are welcome to.
I agree, getting authentication would be tha last missing link to make this device fully enjoyable as day-to-day usage. And the we can wait for custom ROM from real developers. That is definitely out of my knowledge.
works without full reset
figured i'd put it out there that i DID NOT do a full factory reset (partly to be a guinea pig, partly because i'm lazy) and this method DOES WORK without it. It took 2 tries (it loaded up the first time, then crashed a few minutes later.) the second time it worked like a charm. One note: the chown command gave me an "operation not permitted" notice, but the market IS working, i grabbed a TON of apps and thankfully got updates to the ones i purchased through the nook shop that hadn't seen an update since they first launched (i'm looking at you, machinarium).
Thanks!
Thanks so much for your work on this! I can access the Google Play Store along with the Amazon App Store now and have loaded up my new Nook with my favorite apps. My only disappointment is that I still can't get Amazon Instant Video or Google Play Movies to work...once these work I'll be in heaven!
leapinlar said:
Thank you for the Google Play Store. It works great for me. I want to install Google Voice. Before I installed your framework apk, I was not able to get the credentials to come up. Now since installing that, it comes up with my Google credentials and tries to authenticate them. But immediately Android System force closes and the sign in screen just sits there. Any ideas on this one? This is the last thing I need to make this my everyday device.
Sent from my Nook HD+ using Tapatalk
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BTW, I got that working now, my theory works. Now only if I have a place to store 60+MB file. Then I can update this guide to include that. I was able to use Youtube app to access my account and so is my RSS reader to sync with google reader.
Access Denied
I'm getting an error when I try to execute ./gapps-inst.sh. It's saying cannot execute - Permission denied. I've rooted and followed the instructions to install Google Play and all worked fine...I'm on this last step and it won't work! Advice is much appreciated!! I also keep having permission denied issues with the adb push command...I can paste the files manually via ES File Explorer and rename to remove the .bin but I still can't install from adb shell.
I've also tried chmod 777 on the gapps-inst.sh prior to doing ./gapps-inst.sh but that produces a giant string of errors.
I'm at a loss!
someone0:
I just rehosted your files on my MediaFire account.
Removed links. New links on OP.
Alright, so I have no idea what Nook HD/HD+ thread to put this is in... so here i go.
1. Will these steps get the play store on the Nook HD as well?
2. Will the apps show up in the Nook app section, or do we still need a launcher. I have sideloaded all my apps, but have to use a launcher to get at them.
Thanks!
someone0:
There is are a couple of typos in your gapps-inst.sh file -
Code:
ln -s /data/su/system/usr/srec/en-US/google_hotword_clg /system/usr/en-US/google_hotword_clg
ln -s /data/su/system/usr/srec/en-US/google_hotword_logistic /system/usr/en-US/google_hotword_logistic
are missing the /srec in the second /system link.
Also it seems the real /system has these files so the symlinks fail.
Code:
ln -s /data/su/system/etc/permissions/com.google.widevine.software.drm.xml /system/etc/permissions/com.google.widevine.software.drm.xml
ln -s /data/su/system/framework/com.google.widevine.software.drm.jar /system/framework/com.google.widevine.software.drm.jar
ln -s /data/su/system/usr/srec/en-US/acoustic_model /system/usr/srec/en-US/acoustic_model
ROOT w/o UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER:
Few of Qualcomm Devices have been found to have engineering mode software preinstalled on the device, which has root access. Using the same exploit root can be achieved in OP3, OP3T, OP5 and others, without unlocking the bootloader. Here is a full story: OnePlus Accidentally Pre-Installed an App that acts as a Backdoor to Root Access
The exploit was found by the user Elliot Alderson. An application has been promised by the author soon, to gain root access.
I have tested the method in OnePlus 3T and it works perfectly and passes SafetyNet check, furthermore you do not get DM-Verity error either.
Please follow the guide from here: OnePlus 3T Root w/o unlocking bootloader
Note: Do not modify system files though it won't let you, doing so will trigger Dm Verity.
Magisk Modules do not work, i,e you won't be able to use any modules.
Root and hide root works.
You will get system update but updating might kick you out of the root and you won't be able to gain access to root again.
It works on latest Oreo Beta, as you see in the screenshot.
Disclaimer: Follow the guide at your own risk, it is working fine for me, that in no way means it will work the same for you. Neither me nor the people envolved in this takes any responsibility. You and only you are responsible if anything goes wrong.
Note: I am not the developer or the person who found this exploit or root method. All credits go to them.
SCREENSHOTS ATTACHED
Update 1:
An app has been realsed by Oğuzhan Yiğit here is the link, the full credit goes to him for the same. Here is the link to the post:
Oneplus 3T Root Via App, further it installs SuperSU
This step is required every time you reboot:
adb shell
cd /data/magisk/
./magisk --mountimg xbin.img /system/xbin
magisk --post-fs
magisk --post-fs-data
magisk --service
I haven't tried doing the same, but theoretically, it shouldn't work.
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casual_kikoo said:
...OnePlus 2...
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That phone does not have dm-verity. That's why it works.
DOING THIS ON A ONEPLUS 3 OR NEWER WILL NOT WORK AND YOU WILL BRICK UNTIL YOU QUALCOMM UN-BRICK THE PHONE
Edit: I suggest deleting that and posting it in the OnePlus 2 section since someone will likely try it and brick.
SpasilliumNexus said:
That phone does not have dm-verity. That's why it works.
DOING THIS ON A ONEPLUS 3 OR NEWER WILL NOT WORK AND YOU WILL BRICK UNTIL YOU QUALCOMM UN-BRICK THE PHONE
Edit: I suggest deleting that and posting it in the OnePlus 2 section since someone will likely try it and brick.
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Ok, as I thougth something else enter into account.
Thanks a lot !
As a newbie can u plz provide me the steps how to gain root access.?
Thanks in advance.
anuajayan said:
As a newbie can u plz provide me the steps how to gain root access.?
Thanks in advance.
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Please do the necessary steps, I will assist you wherever you get stuck, you can also reach me at telegram on @apurvak
coolstoneapurva said:
Please do the necessary steps, I will assist you wherever you get stuck, you can also reach me at telegram on @apurvak
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I don't know from where or how to start with? Please guide me accordingly..
replace hosts file
OK, so I decided to take advantage and replace my hosts file. I gain adb root, but then
Code:
@~/Downloads/oneplus[20:56:04]~: adb push hosts /system/etc/hosts
adb: error: failed to copy 'hosts' to '/system/etc/hosts': remote couldn't create file: Read-only file system
hosts: 0 files pushed. 73.3 MB/s (327680 bytes in 0.004s)
trying without success
Code:
@~/Downloads/oneplus[21:00:48]~: adb remount
remount failed
and from within
Code:
@~/Downloads/oneplus[21:00:51]~: adb shell
OnePlus3T:/ # id
uid=0(root) gid=0(root) groups=0(root),1004(input),1007(log),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),1028(sdcard_r),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats),3009(readproc) context=u:r:su:s0
OnePlus3T:/ # mount -o rw,remount /system
'/dev/block/dm-0' is read-only
What am I doing wrong or need to do to replace my hosts file, please?
mitkko said:
OK, so I decided to take advantage and replace my hosts file. I gain adb root, but then
trying without success
and from within
What am I doing wrong or need to do to replace my hosts file, please?
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It's a good thing something is stopping you, because you shouldn't be modifying any file on the partitions. Again, dm-verity is enabled. You modifying any file directly will result in getting a corrupt error after a reboot. Use Magisk for systemless modifications.
Please write in first post if OTA will still work on next update. And if possible specify if this woks also on oxygen os open beta with Android Oreo.
That said, anyone know if possible to unlock bootloader state, without trigger the factory reset??
SpasilliumNexus said:
It's a good thing something is stopping you, because you shouldn't be modifying any file on the partitions. Again, dm-verity is enabled. You modifying any file directly will result in getting a corrupt error after a reboot. Use Magisk for systemless modifications.
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How do I do that? Assume I have already introduced magisk to my phone.
mitkko said:
How do I do that? Assume I have already introduce magisk to my phone.
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Isn't there a systemless host option for adblock in Magisk's settings? If so, turn it on, install AdAway, turn on systemless hosts in that, apply the adblock.
SpasilliumNexus said:
Isn't there a systemless host option for adblock in Magisk's settings? If so, turn it on, install AdAway, turn on systemless hosts in that, apply the adblock.
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Never used it before. Is that persistent? I mean after reboot and magisk root gone will it persist? I don't need persistent root, I just want to patch hosts one time only if possible.
mitkko said:
Never used it before. Is that persistent? I mean after reboot and magisk root gone will it persist? I don't need persistent root, I just want to patch hosts one time only if possible.
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It's not persistent. The last steps for root access in that guide needs to be done after every reboot, which is also needed for AdAway to apply the block. Applying the adblock after root doesn't need a reboot.
You're better off just doing the traditional unlock and root instead.
Hope that makes sense.
Deodexed and Patched EngineeringMode.apk for restore default Privilege
I played a little with Angela`s Root and wanted to restore the previous level of privilege. In the application there is a special button rollback changes, but it is Invisible
Code:
this.mPrivilege = this.findViewById(2131493042);
this.mPrivilege.setOnClickListener(((View$OnClickListener)this));
this.mPrivilege.setVisibility(4); //this.mPrivilege.setVisibility(View.INVISIBLE);
So I did the application deodex and patched the application, changing it to
Code:
this.mPrivilege.setVisibility(0); //this.mPrivilege.setVisibility(View.VISIBLE);
After that I changed the original application to patched
Code:
adb remount
adb push EngineeringMode_SIGNED_ALIGNED.apk /system/app/EngineeringMode/EngineeringMode.apk
And start them
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.android.engineeringmode/.qualcomm.DiagEnabled --es "code" "angela"
Result Screenshort:
After click on the button, the phone restarts and all privileges are restored
mitkko said:
OK, so I decided to take advantage and replace my hosts file. I gain adb root, but then
Code:
@~/Downloads/oneplus[20:56:04]~: adb push hosts /system/etc/hosts
adb: error: failed to copy 'hosts' to '/system/etc/hosts': remote couldn't create file: Read-only file system
hosts: 0 files pushed. 73.3 MB/s (327680 bytes in 0.004s)
trying without success
Code:
@~/Downloads/oneplus[21:00:48]~: adb remount
remount failed
and from within
Code:
@~/Downloads/oneplus[21:00:51]~: adb shell
OnePlus3T:/ # id
uid=0(root) gid=0(root) groups=0(root),1004(input),1007(log),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),1028(sdcard_r),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats),3009(readproc) context=u:r:su:s0
OnePlus3T:/ # mount -o rw,remount /system
'/dev/block/dm-0' is read-only
What am I doing wrong or need to do to replace my hosts file, please?
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You shouldn't make any changes to system partion doing to will render you unable to boot, as dm verity is enabled.
andQlimax said:
Please write in first post if OTA will still work on next update. And if possible specify if this woks also on oxygen os open beta with Android Oreo.
That said, anyone know if possible to unlock bootloader state, without trigger the factory reset??
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Yes it will work on next update as system files are intact, further it works on Beta Oreo as you can see the screenshot. I will further update the post with the same.
seems not working on Android 8 /OOS 5
***PIXEL 2XL ONLY!!!*** ***PIXEL 2XL ONLY!!!*** ***PIXEL 2XL ONLY!!!***
Confirmed this works with Android O and P!
UPDATE 3/17/2020: Now confirmed this works with Android Q, but with slight modification!
It took me many hours to piece together the various forums and articles, but these instructions will have you up and running in 30 mins max!
*Below instructions assume brand new phone out of the box, everything stock.
1. Download adb and fastboot on your computer. You don't need the whole SDK and don't need to install anything; Google now provides them in a simple zip file. Get it here for Windows, Linux, Mac. If you're using a Mac, all you have to do is open Terminal, cd into the directory where you unzipped the files, and type ./adb [command] from there. EX: If you downloaded the zip file into your Downloads folder, and extracted the zip also in your Downloads, you'd type the following on a Mac:
Code:
cd ~/downloads/extractedfoldername
Code:
./adb version
with your phone plugged in via USB to the computer to test adb works. Make sure to enable developer mode on your phone, and also enable USB Debugging. NOTE: For all below references to adb and fastboot, make sure to include the "./" before the command from the extracted directory. EX: "./adb" and "./fastboot"
2. Unlock bootloader. Follow the directions provided here in the "Unlock the bootloader of the Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL" section. (Don't waste your time reading the rest of those instructions, since that will confuse you and they don't work anyways.) I did unlock_critical at first, but the bootloader still said it was locked. Then I did "flashing unlock" and that unlocked the bootloader. Make sure device status in fastboot on the phone says "unlocked." Reboot the phone.
3. Download the latest Magisk Manager from here to your computer. I used 5.6.4.
4. Type
Code:
./adb push <path_to_file> /sdcard/Download
5. On the phone, go to your Downloads app and install the Magisk Manager apk.
6. Open the manager. Click the Install button. It will ask if you want to "install Magisk-vXX.zip now". Click Install and then select Download Zip Only at the next prompt.
7. Download the TWRP image here to your computer. NOTE: You only need to download the IMG file! Don't need the zip file.
7.5 From your computer, run:
Code:
./adb reboot bootloader
8. From your computer, run:
Code:
./fastboot boot path/to/twrp.img
9. Once phone boots into TWRP, go to Install. Then go to the MagiskManager directory. In there, you should see the "Magisk-vXX.zip" file you downloaded in Step 6.
10. Now reboot your phone and open up the Magisk app. You should now see it says "Latest Version: vXX.X" and "Installed Version: vXX.x" with green check marks next to the items. Open the Magisk settings (3 bars on the top left) and you should see a bunch of options, one of them says #SuperUser. This means you now have root!!
11. To enable the tethering:
For Android 8 and 9:
Code:
./adb shell
Code:
su
**(grant permission if phone asks)**
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /system
Code:
echo "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" >> /system/build.prop
Very important step! You must reboot for the changes to take effect.
Code:
reboot
For Android 10
It seems like you can no longer mount /system as rw. So it's a little more complicated. If you fully installed Magisk (not the way I did it above), then from Magisk Manager, go to Modules and download MagiskHide Props Config and busybox-ndk. Follow the instructions here to run the Props Config.
If you followed my rooting instructions above, running the Props Config won't work, but there is a workaround.
You could still use the module, but instead of using the props command and the terminal UI, you just use the configuration file to set everything up. Download the settings file, extract it from the module zip (in the /common folder) or copy it from the module directory under /data/adb (in the /common folder), add
Code:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
to the CONFPROPS variable, place it in the root of your internal storage (/sdcard) in /data or in /cache (or /data/cache if you're using an A/B device) and reboot.
Another option is to just use a simple boot script. Put the following in a file (doesn't matter what you name it) in /data/adb/service.d:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
resetprop net.tethering.noprovisioning true
Give it execution permission (chmod 755 is usually the goto) and then that prop will be set at each boot. If it doesn't seem to work, put the script in /data/adb/post-fs-data.d instead.
Very important step! You must reboot for the changes to take effect.
Code:
reboot
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Giant shoutout and thank you to @Didgeridoohan for helping me debug and figuring this out! You're a life saver.
References:
MagiskHide Props Config Documentation thread
MagiskHide Props Config README
Thread where Didgeridoohan explains the process and help me debug
Codes
Hi im having trouble with getting the commands right, I seem to be getting the message stating the command push requires argument but im not sure why, can you provide the actual command in full how it should be input.
Thanks
I didn't even bother using the commands. All I did was root as given in the guides for this device. I then used a file manager with root capability to access build.prop and edit the file directly to add the line. Afterward I rebooted and was all set.
Of course, with my service provider I may not have needed to do this as their provisioning doesn't seem to touch tethering, even though they don't allow it. I'll find out next month when the security update comes through.
Excellent guide, except for one crucial missing step:
7.5 Reboot back into the bootloader:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
I'm on a grandfathered att unlimited plan, which does not allow tethering. I have edited the build prop to enable it, but does anyone know if they can detect that I am tethering?
Need help.
i accidentally used this for a pixel 2 and now cannot get past the white startup screen with the google logo. Any ideas?
ashayden said:
I'm on a grandfathered att unlimited plan, which does not allow tethering. I have edited the build prop to enable it, but does anyone know if they can detect that I am tethering?
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There are multiple ways they can detect whether you are tethering or not. And there's no way to hide the activity either.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
There are multiple ways they can detect whether you are tethering or not. And there's no way to hide the activity either.
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This is a true statement.
frankygoes said:
Need help.
i accidentally used this for a pixel 2 and now cannot get past the white startup screen with the google logo. Any ideas?
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I'm having the same issue. I previously used the build.prop updated a number of times, but after doing it with the July factory images, I get stuck on boot. Anyone figure out a way around this?
I did this method and have root but I have no recovery.
According to this: https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel2xl.html I needed to install twrp zip after fastboot boot twrp.img and I can't do it now because I'm rooted and need to reflash boot image. dang!
/necro
soccercake7 said:
I did this method and have root but I have no recovery.
According to this: https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel2xl.html I needed to install twrp zip after fastboot boot twrp.img and I can't do it now because I'm rooted and need to reflash boot image. dang!
/necro
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You don't need reflash your boot image. Just put your phone into recovery, then go back to temporary twrp by fastboot boot twrp.img. Then flash twrp.zip
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
There are multiple ways they can detect whether you are tethering or not. And there's no way to hide the activity either.
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Not entirely true if your device is fresh out the box. On my previous phone when we were all trying to unlock the bootloader on the Verizon variant, I did it accidentally. I failed to unlock the bootloader lol, but if you never put a Sim in the device and delete the radio file to temporarily "un-grey" the OEM unlock ticker, and then install a vpn (I used the cracked adguard plus from revdl) and turn on basically everything, then factory reset to get the radio back, then reinstall the vpn and enable all the ad masking options and THEN put your sim in for the first time...
I don't know how or why it works but I went almost three months tethering my heart out on Verizon for like 400-700 gigs/month without being throttled one bit or subjected to their bull**** priority system. An added peculiarity was I also had glasswire data moniter installed before ever inserting the sim and both it and the Verizon built in data meter both just stayed at zero. Unfortunately, I was sending a file to a friend with sendanywhere and we were having trouble getting it to accept the access code so I turned off the adguard protections just for like two minutes and both data monitors started spitting out numbers and I got throttled into Oblivion the following bill cycle.
Again, I don't know how many of those steps are needed or what exactly to turn on in adguard, but I do know that it somehow let's you in the data door and keeps the traffic source anonymous until you give the device a window to phone home with your account. Wish I could be more specific with directions but it absolutely worked, somehow. I haven't used sendanywhere since that day and never will again because it ruined something so beautiful for me.
I tried for probably two dozen hours to reset and recreate the circumstances and get those sweet, sweet zeroes back, but to no avail, so I would assume that it can't ever work on the device once it's had a Sim installed even for a moment, and once working you must keep the vpn running from startup forever...probably can't ever factory reset or you will lose it. I really don't know. I'm sure one of the techier peeps here could figure out how and why it works or already knows, but doesn't want to post it because then it will get fixed and ruin his or her own beautiful thing.
8wrlobo said:
Not entirely true if your device is fresh out the box.
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https://android.stackexchange.com/q...-companies-detect-tethering-incl-wifi-hotspot
You got lucky.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
https://android.stackexchange.com/q...-companies-detect-tethering-incl-wifi-hotspot
You got lucky.
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I use NordVPN and VPN Tether on rooted (Magisk) stock Google Pixel 2 XL . Carrier doesn't see my tethering.
n2music said:
I use NordVPN and VPN Tether on rooted (Magisk) stock Google Pixel 2 XL . Carrier doesn't see my tethering.
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A VPN if I recall doesn't prevent the carrier from using the number of hops (i.e. the TTL number) to detect tethering. It does prevent them from seeing what data you are pushing across the network however.
My total data use increases, but tether usage does not. I rarely use more than 30gigs altogether each month anyway, not an abuser.
n2music said:
My total data use increases, but tether usage does not. I rarely use more than 30gigs altogether each month anyway, not an abuser.
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Not an abuser, but in the eyes of the carriers that don't want you tethering without paying you are a thief. It's silly because in the end it's still data, and just a way for the carriers to gouge you.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Not an abuser, but in the eyes of the carriers that don't want you tethering without paying you are a thief. It's silly because in the end it's still data, and just a way for the carriers to gouge you.
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I actually do pay for it. I am on beyond unlimited. But I agree with you.
n2music said:
I actually do pay for it. I am on beyond unlimited. But I agree with you.
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Sorry for assuming you didn't pay for the privilege. Since the discussion started by others centered on ways to prevent carriers from detecting tethering, I ran on that assumption.