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PrototypeProtection.apk ?

I noticed that my Z3C has an app/module installed that is called "PrototypeProtection". I first noticed it when I looked at the details of "Android System" in the battery usage screen. What is this? Does it mean that my unit is actually a prototype? It's not present on my Z2 tablet.

It's on my Z3C as well. The permissions on it are crazy.

It's an application used for blocking access to certain applications and network addresses on prototype devices. It uses the DELETE_PACKAGES and PACKET_FILTER permissions to perform these tasks.
It only considers a device to be a prototype if the app finds a file named /mnt/sdcard/SOMCPrototypeProtectionKey on boot (I didn't find that file on my device, my guess would be that Sony's places this file on devices destined for trade shows, etc.)
To prevent it from running issue 'pm block com.sonymobile.prototypeprotection' from an adb shell.
I've attached the blacklist application and website address files pulled from the apk if you're interested. Looks like they are mainly benchmarking apps or news sites that typically post new device leaks.

cschmitt said:
It's an application used for blocking access to certain applications and network addresses on prototype devices. It uses the DELETE_PACKAGES and PACKET_FILTER permissions to perform these tasks.
It only considers a device to be a prototype if the app finds a file named /mnt/sdcard/SOMCPrototypeProtectionKey on boot (I didn't find that file on my device.)
To prevent it from running issue 'pm block com.sonymobile.prototypeprotection' from an adb shell.
I've attached the blacklist application and website address files pulled from the apk if you're interested. Looks like they are mainly benchmarking apps or news sites that typically post new device leaks.
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Thanks, this answers the question perfectly.

thank god for this thread. Ive been trying to get rid of the prototype status on my Z3 for ages now.
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Anyway, now to ask how do I remove the thing that doesn't allow me to update my Sony apps?
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lzwtheprodigy said:
thank god for this thread. Ive been trying to get rid of the prototype status on my Z3 for ages now.
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Anyway, now to ask how do I remove the thing that doesn't allow me to update my Sony apps?
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AFAIK there's not by default any 'thing' that prevents updating Sony apps...
Did you unlock your bootloader?

Nope,did not do that
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hi! this is great information, thank you. i didn't quite understand the adb part. are you saying that by running that command i can prevent the prototypeprotection from recognising my phone as a prototype? it came with an unlocked bootloader and all methods for relocking it don't even give me the option to try (i.e. flashtool and a bootloader unlock/relock utility i found), and i wonder if it is this that is stopping it. on the z3 relocking the bootloader is part of the process of restoring DRM functions (not DRM keys) which i never had, and i'd really like to get it working. since my bootloader may never have been locked in the first place it may be that which is stopping it, but i'd like to give it a try. if i have misunderstood you, can you think of i way in which i can disable or remove prototype protection/status?
cschmitt said:
It's an application used for blocking access to certain applications and network addresses on prototype devices. It uses the DELETE_PACKAGES and PACKET_FILTER permissions to perform these tasks.
It only considers a device to be a prototype if the app finds a file named /mnt/sdcard/SOMCPrototypeProtectionKey on boot (I didn't find that file on my device, my guess would be that Sony's places this file on devices destined for trade shows, etc.)
To prevent it from running issue 'pm block com.sonymobile.prototypeprotection' from an adb shell.
I've attached the blacklist application and website address files pulled from the apk if you're interested. Looks like they are mainly benchmarking apps or news sites that typically post new device leaks.
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were you able to update it to 5.0
lzwtheprodigy said:
thank god for this thread. Ive been trying to get rid of the prototype status on my Z3 for ages now.
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Anyway, now to ask how do I remove the thing that doesn't allow me to update my Sony apps?
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so I bought the variant D6616 but it turns out the device has prototype status. I went ahead and disabled the prototype protect app but I am still unable to upgrade it to 5.0 I tried clearing the cache and there was nothing helpful in the recovery menu other than a factory reset.
I'm wondering if I am able to flash a "normal" status z3 rom on it? is that such a thing? I'm pretty new to all of this but I'll continue trying to figure it out.
( I wasn't sure if it was worth starting a new discussion since this thread seems to be about fixing prototype limitation anyways)
one other thing, I didn't find the file under mnt/sdcard etc but my phone was still being blocked from accessing those listed sites.

prototype20 said:
so I bought the variant D6616 but it turns out the device has prototype status. I went ahead and disabled the prototype protect app but I am still unable to upgrade it to 5.0 I tried clearing the cache and there was nothing helpful in the recovery menu other than a factory reset.
I'm wondering if I am able to flash a "normal" status z3 rom on it? is that such a thing? I'm pretty new to all of this but I'll continue trying to figure it out.
( I wasn't sure if it was worth starting a new discussion since this thread seems to be about fixing prototype limitation anyways)
one other thing, I didn't find the file under mnt/sdcard etc but my phone was still being blocked from accessing those listed sites.
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Did you unlock your bootloader? Because then you can't install official updates from Sony.
Or have you just not received a notification for 5.0 yet?

degraaff said:
Did you unlock your bootloader? Because then you can't install official updates from Sony.
Or have you just not received a notification for 5.0 yet?
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I think the bootloader is locked
in the service menu it says "bootloader unlocked allowed: Yes"
Also the update should be coming from tmobile right? In my original post, I meant to say I have the tmobile variant.
I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it, but I can't update the sony apps either. In the update center they don't show up and when I try to download them from the play store I get an a error saying "Package file was not signed correctly. Uninstal the previous copy of the app and try again"ther
Or maybe it's just a really selective role out and hasn't gotten to me yet? The odd thing is that I can't force it to update from PC or thru the phone

reviving this thread to thank @cschmitt because he gave detailed information about this apk.
For information , on Z5C marshmallow (maybe also on Z3C) the apk is now called pip.apk but it contains exactly the same lists

just like to add for those with an xperia z2 on lollipop, use the command hide instead of block
and thanks for the info!

I have the same problem
How did you get rid of prototype status on your Z3 because I really do not know how to get rid of it and can use some help if you are willing

Nexus 6 FRP January Security Patch?

I ordered a Nexus 6 from Ebay, and shocker, it's Account locked. I've tried many different methods, most of which involve dirty cow, but I can never get Google Account Manager to delete, so I'm stuck... I'm running 7.0 if that helps

blaziemoop said:
I ordered a Nexus 6 from Ebay, and shocker, it's Account locked.....
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http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/money-back-guarantee.html

NLBeev said:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/money-back-guarantee.html
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Accidentally cancelled return request, eBay only allows for 1 chance. Now neither eBay, nor the seller will respond. It's been a month

What payment method did you use to purchase the phone? If it was a credit card, perhaps you can do a charge-back through them.
I imagine eBay and/or PayPal won't be too happy though if it goes through.
Alternatively, perhaps Google support could help?
Is the N6's bootloader locked? If I flash the factory image onto my N6, it reports it was wiped recently and I need the original account to sign-in, but I don't recall seeing this from PureNexus nor LineageOS. If the bootloader is unlocked, perhaps you can just flash a custom ROM?
Something else to try (in-case the bootloader is locked and you need to get to developer options); factory-reset the device from Recovery and set-up the phone without internet access (assuming that's possible). From there, you can enable OEM unlock, then proceed to do a custom ROM.

blaziemoop said:
I ordered a Nexus 6 from Ebay, and shocker, it's Account locked. I've tried many different methods, most of which involve dirty cow, but I can never get Google Account Manager to delete, so I'm stuck... I'm running 7.0 if that helps
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You're screwed. The seller likely bought the device like that and passed his problem on to you. Google will not help you defeat protections they have implemented, so forget that route. Bypass hacks haven't worked for months, so they're out. Seek a chargeback if you paid by card.
I don't believe @espionage724's tip will help, as I believe FRP would still kick in, but it won't hurt to try it. Just be prepared for the real possibility of having to sell this thing for parts on ebay. Next time, use Swappa to buy your device.

blaziemoop said:
I ordered a Nexus 6 from Ebay, and shocker, it's Account locked. I've tried many different methods, most of which involve dirty cow, but I can never get Google Account Manager to delete, so I'm stuck... I'm running 7.0 if that helps
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espionage724 said:
What payment method did you use to purchase the phone? If it was a credit card, perhaps you can do a charge-back through them.
I imagine eBay and/or PayPal won't be too happy though if it goes through.
Alternatively, perhaps Google support could help?
Is the N6's bootloader locked? If I flash the factory image onto my N6, it reports it was wiped recently and I need the original account to sign-in, but I don't recall seeing this from PureNexus nor LineageOS. If the bootloader is unlocked, perhaps you can just flash a custom ROM?
Something else to try (in-case the bootloader is locked and you need to get to developer options); factory-reset the device from Recovery and set-up the phone without internet access (assuming that's possible). From there, you can enable OEM unlock, then proceed to do a custom ROM.
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1 - If bootloader is unlocked, but OEM unlock disabled, you'll still have to sign in with the previous account...
2 - Same as 1 I guess
3 - if the bootloader is unlocked and OEM unlock is enabled, then you can flash whatever you want and setup without sign in...
But since he was presented with the login screen, I highly doubt the OEM unlock is enabled...
Good luck...

i was to having this problem but eventually solved.

kaustick said:
i was to having this problem but eventually solved.
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Hey,
Isn't it supposed to be for Android 6.x version? Does it work on 7.x ?
Thanks...

5.1 said:
Hey,
Isn't it supposed to be for Android 6.x version? Does it work on 7.x ?
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first u need to unlock the bootloader using fastboot and downgrade to 6.0.1 . then see this video and description.
if uh cant downgrade then this
https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&s...-ov41LXJLWJ28o2qw&sig2=R8dSIItUB0Ltx-OFoHe4yw
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kaustick said:
5.1 said:
Hey,
Isn't it supposed to be for Android 6.x version? Does it work on 7.x ?
Thanks...[/QUOT
first u need to unlock the bootloader using fastboot and downgrade to 6.0.1 . then see this video and description.
if uh cant downgrade then this
https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&s...-ov41LXJLWJ28o2qw&sig2=R8dSIItUB0Ltx-OFoHe4yw[/url]
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I know about ghostlyhaks FRP bypass, but it seems like the OP Android version incompatible. Also, since he can't​ skip setup, I guess unlocking the bootloader is a no-go...
Cheers...
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its working fine for me!!

Considering the OP is running Android 7.0, and considering he cannot get into Android because of FRP, he cannot downgrade to an earlier version nor can he unlock the bootloader. If you have a means of bypassing Android 7.0 with a locked bootloader, posting a step-by-step guide here would help out the OP. Otherwise your help is unhelpful.

Any bypass for the 7.1.1 October patch??

9jarom is that a real tool?

9jarom keeps posting links to dodgy sites and forums that house this tool, which is why they keep getting deleted. There has been no evidence presented by him to verify that the app actually works, meaning no reviews and no videos. The only thing he's provided is his assurance that it works, and that simply isn't enough to go on. I would stay away from this.

9jarom said:
hello, it works perfectly and tested by me....
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And that's not good enough. Couple that with the site with the links to Octopus boxes (used as a general term, and not permitted here) and the links to other sites which require registration to even view the content (really trustworthy there) and it's no wonder people are resistant.
You want people to use this stuff? Provide documented proof from third parties (i.e. people other than yourself) that it works. Reviews and especially videos. Stop requiring people to sign up to a website just to view content. And for heaven's sake stop posting links to sites that encourage the reader to buy an Octopus box.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
And that's not good enough. Couple that with the site with the links to Octopus boxes (used as a general term, and not permitted here) and the links to other sites which require registration to even view the content (really trustworthy there) and it's no wonder people are resistant.
You want people to use this stuff? Provide documented proof from third parties (i.e. people other than yourself) that it works. Reviews and especially videos. Stop requiring people to sign up to a website just to view content. And for heaven's sake stop posting links to sites that encourage the reader to buy an Octopus box.
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I downloaded his tool and it's working. But my adb seems to not be able to connect. I can do step one. But step 2 requires adb and it's not working for me.
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9jarom said:
hello, it works perfectly and tested by me.... however for this security patch you asked for, you have to use another Tool called MOTO FOS V6 / MOTO NEXUS 6 FRP TOOL it work for the latest security pacth
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After I put my phone into fastboot and hit 1 it doesn't seem to be able to connect to add when it reboots to the setup wizard. I'm on the latest October 5, 2017 patch not the 2016
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Also I was not required anything to buy. Only the usual adfly stuff I could skip and then it downloaded from mega. Mega is really trustworthy. Yet google told me it's infected but that's usual for modified Android software or anything that helps gain root privileges.
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Stop requiring people to sign up to a website just to view content. And for heaven's sake stop posting links to sites that encourage the reader to buy an Octopus box.
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So here's the link to those files 9jarom redirected us to. It worked for me without loading any bad software or scripts even though google told me it was infected. I believe google only told me fat be sure it is an exploit that achieves root or hacks google software. It didn't work for me because my phone has some issue where it boots to fastboot instead of turning on completely. Adb doesn't work for my phone either and I'm having trouble connecting after the phone reboots. I even hit 4 and it didn't do much other than reboot it. My phone has an adb permissions issue but I bet it's due to the fact I can't access developer options because it's frp locked.
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Edit: link won't be allowed by google but I will post virus scan results later tonight.

So as it stands right now, it's not working. Otherwise you would have already had FRP bypassed. In the meantime, upload the application or applications to VirusTotal and post a link to the results page. Doing so can eliminate one of the major concerns here: hidden payloads in the app.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
So as it stands right now, it's not working. Otherwise you would have already had FRP bypassed. In the meantime, upload the application or applications to VirusTotal and post a link to the results page. Doing so can eliminate one of the major concerns here: hidden payloads in the app.
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Ok so here. I extracted the files and scanned the exe file. I can scan the text file too but you can explain to us what this means I guess but it hasn't seemed to affect my computer at all yet.
https://www.virustotal.com/#/file/8...2512f8e1e4d121260b0fedc9cce52c9cf09/detection
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While the possibility exists that the 19 antivirus engines that detected something are simply posting false positives, I find it extremely unlikely. This file is NOT SAFE in my opinion. So I would uninstall this thing without delay and run a full and complete virus scan on your PC. Both Cyren and F-Prot detected W32/Betload.A.gen!Eldorado, a.k.a. Dorkbot. Dorkbot steals usernames and passwords. Some variants can download other malware or even have your PC participate in a DDOS attack. The AegisLab detection uses a different name, but is essentially the same thing. On top of it all, TrendMicro appears to have detected MBR Ransomware.

Which versions of Tasker and App Factory are compatible for Android 5?

Which version of Tasker and App factory exactly work together? the new AF update failed to work with Tasker for android 5. Where should I download them if official website quit old releases? I blindly try, but if I uncheck the beginners mode, it quits to the desktop... I tried alot of beta and new ones, nothing exports and even I dont know where if anything.
Can someone help me a bit please?

darkpixie said:
Which version of Tasker and App factory exactly work together? the new AF update failed to work with Tasker for android 5. Where should I download them if official website quit old releases? I blindly try, but if I uncheck the beginners mode, it quits to the desktop... I tried alot of beta and new ones, nothing exports and even I dont know where if anything.
Can someone help me a bit please?
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In past I've used Tasker 4.8u4 and App Factory 4.8u4 on Lollipop and I didn't have any problems with it.
Now, when I've tried Tasker 4.9u4 with AF 4.8u4 it didn't work of course. It was failing and telling me that I need X package version. You can see the package version with Titanium Backup.
You can download older/newer apps from apkmirror, which is said to be trustable as far as I know. I've used it myself few times. Here are the releases for App Factory on apkmirror. But as you see, there aren't all the version and the one I've mentioned isn't there. You can search for it on Google and there'll be more sites, but keep in mind that most of the websites has ads and annoying popups when touching on the download button. There's also the possibility that the apk was modified and nobody is responsible if something would happen. I don't remember from where I've got the App Factory 4.8u4 though.
By the way, you should use Titanium Backup, so you would have backups of older original versions.

It seems the final product is not all so many ways compatible. I sent an email explaining the problem to the support:
"bad tasker package version 4065, need 5058 update tasker and app factory, and I installed both new from Google Play".
Please double-check that you really have the latest versions, neither have
changed since 6 months and others don't have this problem. Thanks, Pent
So, looks like they updated AF to the newest forgetting about the Tasker itself or they missed something.
I'am a newbie developper working on Sony E2303 Android rooted with preinstalled Linux as second partition, which basically means I am lacking alot of what?
Do I need to install some IDE etc whatever to use T and AP together? Why is it so hard to develop miracle android like app and do it right? Its not an spaceship, I know, just a tiny program, why all those "u" and "m" in the versions, discrepancies and that godlike "user is a looser" attitude of the support?
I hope they see it, repair it, adapt, make it better, because I triple checked and I cant "boldly go where no man has gone before"

How to remove a virus from my phone

I have a issue with a virus or bug or* malware or something like that Long ago without knowing much about security I got into pages and sure I downloaded a virus which I can not remove I do hard reset a factory reset I even*reinstall the system following the instructions get me by the OnePlus support web and still have the problems I found that about the problem when one day my phone star going slow and every time I turn of the cellphone* and turn on when I go to archives*the file appears*a file with the name
voice_instructions_unitless.zip
I erase the file and the file appears when I turn of and turn on what I can do what the best step I spoke with a person recommended me to do a Root Because he told me that the virus was at the root of the system or components or something like that and deleting the whole system and reinstall everything I could recover my phone but I do not know how to do it I am never Root a phone before I Read some tutorial but I am scare because i just updated my phone and maybe the tutorial be outdate i read the comments and is never clear I need help and oneplus customer service what me to send the phone so they can fixed but I don't have other phone what you recommend please help me
I have the OnePlus 3T
OxygenOS version 5.0.6
Android version 8.0.0

Eddcam said:
I have a issue with a virus or bug or* malware or something like that Long ago without knowing much about security I got into pages and sure I downloaded a virus which I can not remove I do hard reset a factory reset I even*reinstall the system following the instructions get me by the OnePlus support web and still have the problems I found that about the problem when one day my phone star going slow and every time I turn of the cellphone* and turn on when I go to archives*the file appears*a file with the name
voice_instructions_unitless.zip
I erase the file and the file appears when I turn of and turn on what I can do what the best step I spoke with a person recommended me to do a Root Because he told me that the virus was at the root of the system or components or something like that and deleting the whole system and reinstall everything I could recover my phone but I do not know how to do it I am never Root a phone before I Read some tutorial but I am scare because i just updated my phone and maybe the tutorial be outdate i read the comments and is never clear I need help and oneplus customer service what me to send the phone so they can fixed but I don't have other phone what you recommend please help me
I have the OnePlus 3T
OxygenOS version 5.0.6
Android version 8.0.0
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Questions belong in the 'Questions' section.
In your position i wouldn't do anything less than a run through of the unbrick tools. To my mind that's about as clean a reset of your software as you can get. Even then a stubborn virus might still linger. Have you tried any of the virus scan apps from the store yet?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware
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Unbrick guides:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/unbrick-unbrick-tutorial-oneplus-3t-t3515306
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/guide-oneplus-3-3t-unbrick.531047/
If you're not at all confident in being able to follow those guides, or if no apps from the Store are any help, you should send your phone to Oneplus, or have a friend run through the guide for you.
Question:
When you did the Factory Reset, did you boot into the OS without signing into your account and without restoring apps to check if the .zip was gone? Because if you do have malware it's most likely from an App you installed. Restoring the same app, or restoring a backup that has the malware would obviously reinfect you, even after a Factory Reset.
Try the reset and once done boot into Android, skipping all setup steps. Don't restore anything. Is the problem still there? If not, don't restore anything that isn't from the Play Store.
The name of that .zip sounds like you might have tried installing some custom voice pack for Turn-by-Turn navigation? Don't install random .apk files from unreliable sources!

There is no virus for Android and there is no way that anything harmful would survive after a factory reset.
Something else is happening and probably the OP has some other problem with his device.
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RASTAVIPER said:
There is no virus for Android...
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People use the terms virus and malware interchangeably. Being a pedant about what term he uses isn't helpful at all. While it may not be a 'virus', Android can easily be host to any number of malware problems.
...and there is no way that anything harmful would survive after a factory reset.
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While i mostly agree, a Factory Reset leaves the /system partition intact. Malware could theoretically replace system binaries with malicious versions. I'm sure malware like 'DroidDream' were more than capable of surviving simple resets.
Something else is happening and probably the OP has some other problem with his device.
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Could be, but I have no reason to doubt his claim. Sounds to me to be a simple case of sideloading a dodgy .apk. If the .zip mentioned in the OP is surviving a Factory Reset, it could be one of two things. Either some nasty malware or something that is being restored after the reset. Either sideloaded by the same .apk or restored via a backup method like TiBU.
As i mentioned above, he should reset and check before restoring anything.
I've seen adware recently that was displaying Ads in a users Dialer, generated by an infected Play Store app. They had to reinstall apps one at a time to discover which app had the malware.

Thanks Dirk
thanks for your answer the first question I have is why the unbrick tools
the second is I download the antivirus from the Play Store application runn the antivirus program to the system and did not detect any virus or anything It says my phone is clean
The third I did the Factory reset I even created a new email account and I did a clean installation I did not backup any application I downloaded them again from the Play Store I have never downloaded applications outside the Play Store what has happened is that after the factor and reset the first two days the phone is working the third day be using it starts to fail the applications that always installed on Facebook WhatsApp Google translator and others I can make a list If you want but everything has been from the Play Store and are applications downloaded by thousands of people
fourth and if I can not download anything from Play Store Then what I can do to download applications where you recommended to download the application I will do the Factory reset and follow the steps mentioned and not install anything from Play Store I'll let you know what happens
fifth I'll be more aware to see what is installed
sixth You think a headphone wireless can install a virus or malware or something like that I remember that something weird happened when I plug my headphones and by mistake I accept something that I'm not sure why was

Eddcam said:
the first two days the phone is working the third day be using it starts to fail
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1) In what way is it "failing"?
2) Have you considered trying a Custom ROM? That's what most of us use xda for.

Dirk
the third day i turn he phone off and turn on the phone on when I go to archive the file is there again then the phone star going slow it get out control like do think by himself like close the app o ver Freeze or the app that I have open stop working and I remember ask me to accept some kind of voice permission by mistake I accept this time the volumen get lower that is it normal I raise the whole volume and it is heard less than previously I want to have a phone clean out the problem but Whit this
I am going to learn more about the custom rom because I don't know to much about a hope this fix my phone

Eddcam said:
the third day i turn he phone off and turn on the phone on when I go to archive the file is there again then the phone star going slow it get out control like do think by himself like close the app o ver Freeze or the app that I have open stop working and I remember ask me to accept some kind of voice permission by mistake I accept this time the volumen get lower that is it normal I raise the whole volume and it is heard less than previously I want to have a phone clean out the problem but Whit this
I am going to learn more about the custom rom because I don't know to much about a hope this fix my phone
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I mentioned before that the .zip you named before sounded like a custom voice pack for turn-by-turn navigation. When i Googled it there were similar sounding .zips on a few fileshare sites. I assume these are malware. Now you get problems with "some kind of voice permission". You can see how these things might be related, yes?
Do you use navigation? What App do you use? Have you installed any custom voice packs?
I don't know what you mean by "the archive". Do you mean Internal Storage? Can you upload a screenshot?
My guess is that one of the apps you keep installing is bad. Malware or just bad coding, it doesn't matter. You should factory reset and only install Google Apps for now. Don't install anything else. That means during the setup process on the clean install, when you sign in and sync your account you don't want to automatically restore your Apps. Install only Google Apps from Play Store after setup and run the phone like that for a while to see if it fixes the problem.
To rule out a bad OTA/Install of OOS 5.0.6, follow these instructions to reflash the ROM:
https://downloads.oneplus.com/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_5.0.6/

Dirk said:
1) In what way is it "failing"?
2) Have you considered trying a Custom ROM? That's what most of us use xda for.
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2) not really
Devices with almost pure Android like Oneplus don't really need a custom Rom.
Especially when they still get regularly updates like 3T.
Rooting and other info are provided too, we are not here mostly for custom Roms.
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RASTAVIPER said:
2) not really
Devices with almost pure Android like Oneplus don't really need a custom Rom.
Especially when they still get regularly updates like 3T.
Rooting and other info are provided too, we are not here mostly for custom Roms.
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Are you new?
OOS is not "almost pure Android" and neither are most Custom ROMs. You're comparing Apples to Oranges.
Are you going to tell all the people using Pie ROMs right now that they should stop and go back to OOS because "they still get regularly updates like 3T"
Most people use XDA for Custom ROMs. Get over it and stop posting already.

Eddcam said:
I have a issue with a virus or bug or* malware or something like that Long ago without knowing much about security I got into pages and sure I downloaded a virus which I can not remove I do hard reset a factory reset I even*reinstall the system following the instructions get me by the OnePlus support web and still have the problems I found that about the problem when one day my phone star going slow and every time I turn of the cellphone* and turn on when I go to archives*the file appears*a file with the name
voice_instructions_unitless.zip
I erase the file and the file appears when I turn of and turn on what I can do what the best step I spoke with a person recommended me to do a Root Because he told me that the virus was at the root of the system or components or something like that and deleting the whole system and reinstall everything I could recover my phone but I do not know how to do it I am never Root a phone before I Read some tutorial but I am scare because i just updated my phone and maybe the tutorial be outdate i read the comments and is never clear I need help and oneplus customer service what me to send the phone so they can fixed but I don't have other phone what you recommend please help me
I have the OnePlus 3T
OxygenOS version 5.0.6
Android version 8.0.0
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It is not malware or a "virus", it required by Google Maps for voice navigation.
Had you open the archive and inspected its contents, or performed a simple Google Search, you'd know exactly what it was for.
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Dirk said:
Are you new?
OOS is not "almost pure Android" and neither are most Custom ROMs. You're comparing Apples to Oranges.
Are you going to tell all the people using Pie ROMs right now that they should stop and go back to OOS because "they still get regularly updates like 3T"
Most people use XDA for Custom ROMs. Get over it and stop posting already.
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Do you know how to use the forum's search option?
Or even find the member's signatures.
Then you would know if I am new or not.
And your question is irrelevant. I answered to your post about why people join XDA. U make wrong assumptions, which is not necessarily bad. It's worse that you try to convince about your arguments by posting incorrect info.
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Question How to install latest firmware without losing data?

This is the first time I've needed to do something like this, so I'm a little confused. I've downloaded the latest firmware update for the Tab S8+ and have patched the AP file with Magisk. However, I'm not sure what to do in order to keep all of my data after flashing it. Is there something I need to change to make this happen? We don't have TWRP yet, so I want to be extra careful in doing this, so I won't have to painstakingly reinstall and reconfigure everything all over again.

From my understanding of this post's step 3, sub-step 9:
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating:
Click CSC and select the HOME_CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
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Whereas the first time you root you'd use CSC, which would wipe the device. HOME_CSC doesn't wipe the device. I'd go as far as deleting or moving the normal CSC file so that there's less chance you'll accidentally flash it.

Did you have any luck with it? I had successfully rooted with a magisk patched AP. Then I tried to flash an updated firmware, where I also magisk patched the AP file, and I also flashed the HOME_CSC because I wanted to keep my data. This however has somehow resulted in a soft brick. Reflashing to the previous firmware is also not possible as the bootloader had updated from U1 to U2.
Now it seems like my only way out seems to be to reflash the stock AP. Any idea if this would wipe my internalSD?

emko7 said:
Did you have any luck with it? I had successfully rooted with a magisk patched AP. Then I tried to flash an updated firmware, where I also magisk patched the AP file, and I also flashed the HOME_CSC because I wanted to keep my data. This however has somehow resulted in a soft brick. Reflashing to the previous firmware is also not possible as the bootloader had updated from U1 to U2.
Now it seems like my only way out seems to be to reflash the stock AP. Any idea if this would wipe my internalSD?
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Strange. I've updated twice (after already being rooted) with no issue so far (following the steps here closely). Had you disabled (and updated) any Magisk Modules you had installed before updating, in case there were compatibility issues?
As far as I'm aware, flashing any AP file will not wipe your internal storage, and only flashing the (non-home) CSC will wipe your internal storage. The answer to that question might also depend on what is actually the issue that caused your soft brick if it wasn't just some weird fluke.
Edit: @SavXL answered this question better here. (I was mistaken)
Good luck to you, I hope you salvage your information. I still haven't done this, but I plan on using SyncThing to sync my internal storage with my computer once a day when it's on Wi-Fi. I use Google Photos for pictures and video, but just for anything else, I'd like the extra backup. Of course, I use Swift Backup also, although I back up to the cloud only so it doesn't take up any internal storage space, nor abuse my Micro SD card with heavy file writing.

@emko7 I see now that you posted about this in I believe four threads. I know you are or were in a tough situation - we've all been there before (or a lot of us have), but please don't post looking for help on the same thing in multiple places. PIck an existing thread if appropriate, or create a new Question thread if an existing thread doesn't make sense, and stick with it.
Besides being against XDA Developers Forum Rules , it also created the situation where multiple users are helping you in multiple places, which may be duplicative of each other or at cross-purposes.
Thank you, and still good luck to you!
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roirraW edor ehT said:
@emko7 I see now that you posted about this in I believe four threads. I know you are or were in a tough situation - we've all been there before (or a lot of us have), but please don't post looking for help on the same thing in multiple places. PIck an existing thread if appropriate, or create a new Question thread if an existing thread doesn't make sense, and stick with it.
Besides being against XDA Developers Forum Rules , it also created the situation where multiple users are helping you in multiple places, which may be duplicative of each other or at cross-purposes.
Thank you, and still good luck to you!
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Sorry about that, was just looking for relevant information wherever I could find it.
The only thing I done differently from the guide is that I also flashed the CP file when updating. It displayed PASS. But it just wouldn't boot. I didn't disable any Magisk modules beforehand, didn't occur to me to do that.
I had syncthing setup on my Download folder, and I did make a TitaniumBackup of all of my apps. What I didn't do is backup all of my videos and photos. Had some screen recordings on there that I still needed also.
I was under the impression that flashing a stock rom, or going from root to unrooted would wipe data. It may not, but I'm not willing to test it yet. I also don't really want to wait around for a TWRP release because who knows how long that will take.
The only other thing I've come across that may help is this script that I can flash from recovery. It may need some tweaking to make it compatible with my device and to actually backup the correct partitions. So I'm still trying to figure out if it's a viable option as it's made for a fairly old samsung model originally. This is where I found it.
How to Copy and Delete files in Android Using Recovery Mode?
After rooting my SCH-i589, I did several experiments with my cell phone and several times I faced problems like auto restart due to inadequate or missing
www.isrgrajan.com

emko7 said:
Sorry about that, was just looking for relevant information wherever I could find it.
The only thing I done differently from the guide is that I also flashed the CP file when updating. It displayed PASS. But it just wouldn't boot. I didn't disable any Magisk modules beforehand, didn't occur to me to do that.
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Would you mind if I ask why you were flashing the CP file?
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I had syncthing setup on my Download folder, and I did make a TitaniumBackup of all of my apps. What I didn't do is backup all of my videos and photos. Had some screen recordings on there that I still needed also.
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That sucks. When I had SyncThing set up on a different device before, I ended up just syncing the whole root level (and everything below) of internal storage. It was definitely more than I needed to but I knew I didn't only want my Download folder and I didn't have to want to remember to add new folders as my use of the device progressed.
emko7 said:
I was under the impression that flashing a stock rom, or going from root to unrooted would wipe data. It may not, but I'm not willing to test it yet. I also don't really want to wait around for a TWRP release because who knows how long that will take.
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My experience with newer Samsung devices is definitely lacking. This was the first (rootable) Samsung device I've had since my Galaxy S3 although, from memory, a lot has stayed the same, and I've been used to the Google Pixel process for everything for the last 5 1/2 years.
I would definitely go by how @SavXL answered your question regarding what would wipe your device, as they're definitely more experienced with recent Samsung devices than I am.
emko7 said:
The only other thing I've come across that may help is this script that I can flash from recovery. It may need some tweaking to make it compatible with my device and to actually backup the correct partitions. So I'm still trying to figure out if it's a viable option as it's made for a fairly old samsung model originally. This is where I found it.
How to Copy and Delete files in Android Using Recovery Mode?
After rooting my SCH-i589, I did several experiments with my cell phone and several times I faced problems like auto restart due to inadequate or missing
www.isrgrajan.com
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Unfortunately, I'm no help in this area. I hope you find a solution that works for you.

roirraW edor ehT said:
Would you mind if I ask why you were flashing the CP file?
That sucks. When I had SyncThing set up on a different device before, I ended up just syncing the whole root level (and everything below) of internal storage. It was definitely more than I needed to but I knew I didn't only want my Download folder and I didn't have to want to remember to add new folders as my use of the device progressed.
My experience with newer Samsung devices is definitely lacking. This was the first (rootable) Samsung device I've had since my Galaxy S3 although, from memory, a lot has stayed the same, and I've been used to the Google Pixel process for everything for the last 5 1/2 years.
I would definitely go by how @SavXL answered your question regarding what would wipe your device, as they're definitely more experienced with recent Samsung devices than I am.
Unfortunately, I'm no help in this area. I hope you find a solution that works for you.
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I suppose I was just going through the firmware and adding every file, didn't realise I could skip that one.
Yeah not a bad idea using SyncThing on the whole root level. I might do that once I eventually regain access to my tablet.
Thanks for your help