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Did Amazon push a covert Patch to restore Lockscreen Adds?

Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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I don't think so. I did the same thing and I'm on newest firmware 7.2.1 I believe and still no ads.
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ameswilliam said:
a system file (can't remember name)
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this one "system_do_not_touch.apk"?

I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.

Imenak said:
I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.
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Yeah I've had the same thing happen. Really annoying. Did you lose root too?

I havent gotten any updates. Did you move/rename the OTA cert in the system settings?
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cjsspape said:
I havent gotten any updates. Did you move/rename the OTA cert in the system settings?
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I have not move/rename. I actually want the updates to see how they affect the system, as long as they don't fix the root exploit. The reason I was annoyed is because I didn't notice it was an update until about the third time I flashed a backup and looked closer. Now I can make a backup of that version. By the way check out the android development section, Hashcode has figured out a way to bypass the locked bootloader

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I have not move/rename. I actually want the updates to see how they affect the system, as long as they don't fix the root exploit. The reason I was annoyed is because I didn't notice it was an update until about the third time I flashed a backup and looked closer. Now I can make a backup of that version. By the way check out the android development section, Hashcode has figured out a way to bypass the locked bootloader
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Wow right on!! And so it begins haha!
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ameswilliam said:
Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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do you remember the file you changed or renamed to stop lockscreen ads from opening...thanks
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doriean said:
ameswilliam said:
Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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do you remember the file you changed or renamed to stop lockscreen ads from opening...thanks
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dtcp_apk.apk
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onemeila said:
Yeah I've had the same thing happen. Really annoying. Did you lose root too?
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Yep. Had to root again, and move several apps back to system. Just hope there won't be any more surprises...

Imenak said:
I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.
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I received the same update - first I was confused, why my root was gone while it still having the 7.2.1 on, because I couldn't remember what was written after user_*** I wondered what happend - but thanks to that post now I understand.
Next to the lost of root, Amazon (which don't like us playing) turned back the permissions on the dtcp_apk.apk what brought the adds on the lockscreen back. They probably just pushed a new version of this file.

Yes, I just downloaded root checker and confirm my root is gone as well. The good news is that Google play is still working. My problem is how they pushed that updated without requiring user approval. This looks like a violation of our privacy rights. I'm going to research this further.
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My version shows version 7.2.1_user_2.0040002.
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[Q] problem with boot after bad root

Hi all
I've got a s3 i9305 french SFR. I tried to root It with à bad file bye odin. Alter that the phone boot without asking pin code and i have no signal. After i root it again with the good file and the root is ok. But the boot is still bad. The phone tell me that i am in factory mode. When i shutdown it, it do directly without the normal interface. After many research i can phone. Sorry for my english, i am a french user.
Please help.

Seems hat you are in factory mode. That mostly happens if your efs folder is damaged... I had the same issue plus an annoying yellow font on black background ... did you backup your efs folder?

No i Didn't and i read it could be the problem. But there is no solution for the moment ?
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I'm very sorry but yes this is a Problem...could you check if you still have your IMEI Nr.??
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I'm very sorry but yes this is a Problem...could you check if you still have your IMEI Nr.??
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Dial *#06#

Yes i have my imei. I can call. I have also the yellow screen When i start the phone.
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Ok ....
First try:
1. Root the device and then download SuperUser first and Terminal Emulator from Google Play store.
2. After that launch SuperUser app and then use Terminal Emulator to type in the following commands:
Code:
su
echo -n ON > /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
(ON is the right to disable it, dunno why)

I try it but no change. I had edit the file factorymode to change it before but nothing happened. Tanks
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What helped me was: go to your efs folder and change the rights to rwx rwx x

I tried it before and no change. Do you still have the problem or it's ok for you now ? Do you know how to rebuild efs folder ?
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lesouleilla said:
I tried it before and no change. Do you still have the problem or it's ok for you now ? Do you know how to rebuild efs folder ?
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Yes That solved my Problem....I have no idea how to rebuild it...

Many thanks for your help
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lesouleilla said:
Many thanks for your help
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No Problem and good luck!!!

You need to follow my sticky guide in the dev section.
It's the section on how to fix your device after bad or incorrect root package.
You need to flash the Param binary in odin that I have uploaded to fix your device.
SIM pin, imei and data connection will then be back.
Here is the guide link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915
Please read the first post in that thread
Good luck!
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I try it but it's no work. Yesterday i change some settings in efs/factoryapp and after one month my phone works correctly. I used rootexplorer in r/w.
Many thanks for your help.
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NFC disabled after root

hey guys just want to know if u guys are having this problem (im on stock .284)
so after rooting using doomlord's tool
the nfc cannot be enabled
if u guys are having this problem there is a solution found in XZ thread
sorry i cannot post the link to it since i accidentaly stumbled upon it
but according to the thread
all u have to do is find the folder data/usf and rename or delete the folder (in my case i just rename it to usf1 since when i try to cut it, it says there are some files that cannot be deleted)
and voila, the nfc can be turned on again

Worked!
I did what you said and worked after reboot.
Actually i didn't even notice that, since i dont use NFC.

betislegendario said:
I did what you said and worked after reboot.
Actually i didn't even notice that, since i dont use NFC.
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i never use nfc either
but i noticed this when i was fiddling round the setting n trying to turn on nfc but it wont turned on.
well, glad i help :victory:

Yep, it works... But I wonder, what are the files in this folder actually for?
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Does this effect led lights?
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pratyushanand said:
Does this effect led lights?
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No
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worked！
what‘s your version？original 284 or other rom？

I tried turning it on after seeimg this thread and it just wont stop. Kept giving me message that unfortunately NFC service has stopped. I deleted that folder and rebooted but it didnt help. Had to format everything and flash again. So should I delete it and reboot? Then turn it on?Or is there any fix available? I dont use it but if someone accidentally turn it on then I will be in trouble. Please help.
I am on stock. 284 firmware downloaded from the link provided in this site.
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pratyushanand said:
I tried turning it on after seeimg this thread and it just wont stop. Kept giving me message that unfortunately NFC service has stopped. I deleted that folder and rebooted but it didnt help. Had to format everything and flash again. So should I delete it and reboot? Then turn it on?Or is there any fix available? I dont use it but if someone accidentally turn it on then I will be in trouble. Please help.
I am on stock. 284 firmware downloaded from the link provided in this site.
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Ive that problem before, the popup error just always pop-out, after I try to turn on the NFC.
just replace nfc.apk with the .257 stock, you'll be fine. theres no error anymore. (I give the link below)
set permission - replace the nfc.apk - reboot - wipe data 'NFC Service 4.1.2-_vr_nw' via titanium backup - Done.
and then NFC service can works perfectly
maybe helps u..
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/89554877/Nfc.apk.zip
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burning bird said:
worked！
what‘s your version？original 284 or other rom？
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rooted stock .284 locked bootloader

A bit of a dead thread resurrection, but, I've found that beam via etc doesn't work on my phone now... Reading smart tags with smart connect is working fine though, could this be as a result of this...?
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Confirmed. I unrooted (by doing repair in pc companion) and now android beam is working again
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ruff191 said:
Ive that problem before, the popup error just always pop-out, after I try to turn on the NFC.
just replace nfc.apk with the .257 stock, you'll be fine. theres no error anymore. (I give the link below)
set permission - replace the nfc.apk - reboot - wipe data 'NFC Service 4.1.2-_vr_nw' via titanium backup - Done.
and then NFC service can works perfectly
maybe helps u..
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Does android beam work? I renamed the folder as suggested in a previous post, and that made nfc work, I could read smarttags and use smartconnect, but touch to beam wasn't working :-/ ??
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Can't find my twrp backups

I did a backup, installed a new Rom but ended up restoring my backup I made so I know it's in the storage somewhere.
So I went to delete the older backup I had in the twrp folder and there are none there and there should be 2 of them, I can see them in twrp, so where else would they go.
When I do go in my storage or shows emulated, sdcard0, and legacy, either one I click on I get to my storage and everything is the same.
Look at the top left of the screen shots of the folder locations, there different but they go to the sane place.
I tried uploading 4 pictures but only 1 shows
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mnt/shell/emulated/TWRP

phatmanxxl said:
mnt/shell/emulated/TWRP
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Thanks, I was getting ready to reformat the strange, why does it go there?
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Different file system for 4.2.2 and 4.3 roms

Took me a while to find it, I had about 4GB's worth of old backups I was determined to delete.

so I am in the same boat and can't find the backups. I looked in the locations above, but there is no back up there. I am on 4.3
any additional help would be great.
Thanks.

jnpremier69 said:
so I am in the same boat and can't find the backups. I looked in the locations above, but there is no back up there. I am on 4.3
any additional help would be great.
Thanks.
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data/media/0/TWRP

bigdaddy619 said:
data/media/0/TWRP
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my data shows nothing in there, at least on es file explorer

Do you have Root Explorer turned on? I use Root Explorer app.
When you open Es File Explorer at the top you'll see
/ sdcard
click /
then data/media/0/TWRP

This is what it looks like
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Where do you turn on root Explorer
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jnpremier69 said:
View attachment 2440455
This is what it looks like
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Pic is not working try a dropbox link or an image hosting site
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Where do you turn on root Explorer
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Top left there is a button to open a menu
Click Tools and scroll to Root Explorer

Thank you. :thumbup: That was driving me crazy.
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Hmm mine always end up in \SDCARD\TWRP\BACKUPS....
You can select where they go in TWRP. I may have set it eons ago.

[app]G Flex Cache Wiper

Here is a little simple app for wiping the Cache and Dalvik-Cache.You must be rooted and have busybox installed​
Download Link
http://www.blownco.com/index.php/doc_download/13726-com-dfuse-gflexcachewiper-2​
Always I would like to thank for sharing coded with me!
pvyParts
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Very nice. I was using a random one from play, but uninstalled it and switched yours. I like how with yours i can wipe both caches at the same time. The other one made me do them one at a time
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kintwofan said:
Very nice. I was using a random one from play, but uninstalled it and switched yours. I like how with yours i can wipe both caches at the same time. The other one made me do them one at a time
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Thanks man. I try to build my own stuff for they things I need sometimes random stupid apps,but hey I am glad you like it might even add some more stuff stuff.
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D-FUSE said:
Thanks man. I try to build my own stuff for they things I need sometimes random stupid apps,but hey I am glad you like it might even add some more stuff stuff.
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Great work, it's efficient which is exactly what this kind if app should be. I think a nice addition would be if it could tell us how large the cache is....if you feel like adding that.
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kintwofan said:
Great work, it's efficient which is exactly what this kind if app should be. I think a nice addition would be if it could tell us how large the cache is....if you feel like adding that.
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Sounds good to me. This bootloader lock is killing me btw. Lol
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D-FUSE said:
Sounds good to me. This bootloader lock is killing me btw. Lol
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That's the truth. Working on this theme (and some little tweaks) I've bootlooped this thing 2 twice a day this week, I'm so tired of using lg flash tool to restore, really missing my twrp right now.
On a side note I've been working on a deodex stock for everyone to use a base. I was trying to use the stock kdz file, but ask the extract tools are giving me a corrupt cab file, any tips? I prefer to use the untouched base because I've replaced a lot of files on my phone already so it wouldn't a full stock if i just adb pulled my /system
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kintwofan said:
That's the truth. Working on this theme (and some little tweaks) I've bootlooped this thing 2 twice a day this week, I'm so tired of using lg flash tool to restore, really missing my twrp right now.
On a side note I've been working on a deodex stock for everyone to use a base. I was trying to use the stock kdz file, but ask the extract tools are giving me a corrupt cab file, any tips? I prefer to use the untouched base because I've replaced a lot of files on my phone already so it wouldn't a full stock if i just adb pulled my /system
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Man to tell you the truth idk how to extract the kdz files. I do have the system apps and folders and I myself keep bootlooping my phone and I'm sick of it. I tried deoxed they rom and my tool gets hangup. I have been manually decopiling the odex files but everything time i push something bootloop
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first time I have wiped the Dalvik since getting this phone..I usually only do that when flashing a rom..
thanks

Ok im sorry but this don't seem to be a apk. Unless im missing something?
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Download from your pc
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Works great on D955,thank you!