I have been trying to get the get-a-robot-vpnc (http://code.google.com/p/get-a-robot-vpnc/) package to work on my HTC Vogue for some time. I am currently running the eclair 2.1 mssmision build.
I have gotten pretty far I think.. but need some help. Here are the steps that I have followed up until now.
1. Compile tun.ko module for Vogue
I followed these instructions to get the vogue kernel locally: http://www.androidonhtc.com/get_involved
After step 5 in that list, make sure to select the "Device Drivers->Network Device Support->Universal TUN/TAP device driver support" (select as M for kernel module)
After step 6, build the kernel modules: "make modules ARCH=arm CROSS_COMPILE=arm-none-linux-gnueabi-"
2. Put tun.ko onto the vogue permanently
Set the /system partition writable
Code:
adb -d shell
#su
#mount -o remount,rw /system
In a different terminal, push the tun.ko over to the /system/lib/modules dir
Code:
adb -d push ~/android-kernel/kernel/drivers/net/tun.ko /system/lib/modules
Back in the first terminal, set the system volume to read only again.
Code:
#mount -o remount,ro /system
3. Install the latest get-a-robot-vpnc package
Download from website and push to device:
Code:
adb -d install VPN_Connections_v097.apk
It is installed to /data/data/org.codeandroid.vpnc_frontend directory.
I put in the correct settings to connect to my companies vpn. (These same settings work perfectly on my ubuntu machine)
When I run the program I see on logcat:
Code:
D/VPN_Connections( 658): Password is numeric
D/VPN_Connections( 658): password **********
D/VPN_Connections( 658): done interacting with vpnc
D/VPN_Connections( 658): process stderr:
D/VPN_Connections( 658):
D/VPN_Connections( 658): Attempt to read vpnc process id did not return anything
D/VPN_Connections( 658): process had died, return as failed connection
But when i shell into the phone I see the process running:
Code:
/ # ps | grep vpnc
658 10049 107m S org.codeandroid.vpnc_frontend
710 0 1300 S /data/data/org.codeandroid.vpnc_frontend/files/vpnc -
At this point the network is hosed and in order to get it back I have to reboot.
Trying it manually
In order to see what is happening with vpnc, I shell into the phone and run the program manually.
First I need to ensure the tun.ko is loaded:
Code:
#su
#insmod /system/lib/modules/tun.ko
You can see the command string for vpnc in the /data/data/org.codeandroid.vpnc_frontend/files/lastConnection.txt file.
I run this command:
Code:
/data/data/org.codeandroid.vpnc_frontend/files/vpnc --script /data/data/org.codeandroid.vpnc_frontend/files/vpnc-script --no-detach --debug 1
Enter the correct vpn data and see this output: (i cut out my company specific info and ip addresses)
Code:
vpnc version ERSION
IKE SA selected psk+xauth-3des-md5
NAT status: NAT-T VID seen, no NAT device detected
IKE SA selected psk+xauth-3des-md5
NAT status: NAT-T VID seen, no NAT device detected
Enter Username and Password.
Banner: Welcome <cut> Remote Access User.
got address <xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>
Connect Banner:
| Welcome <cut> Remote Access User.
backing up dns and resolve.conf
vpnc-script ran to completion
IPSEC SA selected aes128-sha1
VPNC started in foreground...
vpnc[582]: can't open pidfile /var/run/vpnc/pid for writing
At this point I seem to be connected.. but can't actually ping anything on my company network, or get to any websites.
I am not very strong with networking.. so I feel that maybe the routes are not being setup properly.. but I don't know:
Here is my routing table after the connection (took out company ip)
Code:
Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
68.28.145.85 * 255.255.255.255 UH 0 0 0 ppp0
xxx.xxx.xxx.xx 68.28.145.85 255.255.255.255 UGH 0 0 0 ppp0
default * 0.0.0.0 U 0 0 0 tun0
Any help would be appreciated.
Hey - I posted a response in the vpnc thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5625056&postcount=109
Also, to amend - if you try it manually again, try this:
/data/data/org.codeandroid.vpnc_frontend/files/vpnc --script /data/data/org.codeandroid.vpnc_frontend/files/vpnc-script --no-detach --natt-mode cisco-udp --debug 1
Hello all,
I have updated the script further to allow for arguments to be accepted as well as having the script placed in /system/bin. This works pretty much like Titanium Backup except that it's a script and uses a CLI. No pretty GUI . You can backup, restore, and fix app and data permissions from this script. 'fix_permissions' is embedded within this script and it will be install in the /system/bin folder if the startup script does not already find it. The script does not really work like an Apps2SD other than it backs up apps from /data/app and their appropriate data folders from /data/data.
This script can be very useful when switching between ROMs as your app and data can be reinstalled with the script's restore feature.
The script currently looks for APKs to backup from /data/app, /data/app-private, and /mnt/asec.
My first creation of this script was based upon a modified version of Firerat's Apps2SD script so naturally many thanks goes to him. Also the fix_permissions script comes from Koush and the Cyanogen Team.
No EXT partition required! Just download the file and run on an Android device.
STEPS:
1. Put the attached file on your SD card and run. It will install app_backup to /system/bin. From there you can type the following to start the program:
Code:
app_backup
Here's an example of backing up a couple apps with a data backup:
Code:
C:\Users\zlippard\Documents>adb shell
# app_backup
app_backup
Welcome to AppBackup 1.1
OPTIONS
--------------------------------
'b' to backup
'r' to restore
'f' to fix all app permissions
'd' to delete app_backup folder
'x' to reboot
'q' to quit: b
b
Creating app list to /dev/applist.txt...
Done!
[1] sd com.DefiantDev.RocketBunnies
[2] sd com.rovio.angrybirds
[3] sd com.rovio.angrybirdsseasons
[4] sd sts.pl
[5] app android.tether
[6] app com.alfray.timeriffic
[7] app com.androidemu.gbalite
[8] app com.aurorasoftworks.quadrant.ui.standard
[9] app com.batterypoweredgames.lightracer3dbasic
[10] app com.bfs.papertoss
[11] app com.chase.sig.android
[12] app com.chung.compasslevel
[13] app com.citrix.Receiver
[14] app com.facebook.katana
[15] app com.faziklogic.scripter
[16] app com.fede.launcher
[17] app com.forthegamer.android.scheduler
[18] app com.google.android.apps.chrometophone
[19] app com.google.android.apps.googlevoice
[20] app com.google.android.apps.maps
[21] app com.google.android.apps.unveil
[22] app com.google.android.carhome
[23] app com.google.android.gm
[24] app com.google.android.stardroid
[25] app com.google.android.street
[26] app com.google.android.voicesearch
[27] app com.google.android.youtube
[28] app com.google.zxing.client.android
[29] app com.gravitymobile.app.hornbill
[30] app com.icenta.sudoku.ui
[31] app com.intuit.instantreturn
[32] app com.intuit.instantreturn.filing.key
[33] app com.joelapenna.foursquared
[34] app com.koushikdutta.rommanager.license
[35] app com.metago.astro
[36] app com.mhuang.overclocking
[37] app com.mobitv.client.nfl2010
[38] app com.pandora.android
[39] app com.paypal.android.p2pmobile
[40] app com.shazam.android
[41] app com.sirma.mobile.bible.android
[42] app com.southwestairlines.mobile
[43] app com.sporadicsoftware.NetQFree
[44] app com.twitter.android
[45] app com.verizon.ams.companion
[46] app com.verizon.android.wifios
[47] app com.vzw.hss.myverizon
[48] app com.zebdor.android.poolCare
[49] app net.flixster.android
[50] app net.rbgrn.lightracer
[51] app org.connectbot
[52] app org.coolcode.emuroms
[53] app ru.orangesoftware.areminder
Enter app #'s to backup or 'a' for all and press [ENTER].
Or 0 to exit (ex: 1 5 15): 1 3 4
1 3 4
Copy data? ('y' or 'n') y
y
1 of 3] - Backing up com.DefiantDev.RocketBunnies...Done!
2 of 3] - Backing up com.rovio.angrybirdsseasons...Done!
3 of 3] - Backing up sts.pl...Done!
OPTIONS
--------------------------------
'b' to backup
'r' to restore
'f' to fix all app permissions
'd' to delete app_backup folder
'x' to reboot
'q' to quit: q
q
Goodbye!
#
When starting the script, you will be brought to the main menu screen where you can choose to either backup, restore, fix permissions, delete /sdcard/app_backup (this is the storage folder), reboot or quit. The rest is pretty self explanatory...
So far I have tested this script on the DROID and DROID Incredible. The DROID was running Bugless Beast 2.2 and the Inc I've tried ran CM6 and CM7.
UPDATES:
1.4
Added "busybox " before each command call within the app_backup script to make sure busybox commands are being called.
1.3
Fixed issue with backup apps not showing up. Thanks to welcomb for notifying me.
Fixed mounting issue for ro/rw in /system
1.2
Fixed backup feature for phones that use Apps2SD. Thanks to welcomb.
Fixed deletion feature of apps and data.
1.1
Arguments: use -b to auto-run a full backup. -r will auto-run a full restore of all apps in android_app_backup
Apps and data are now stored in /sdcard/android_app_backup.
app_backup script is now automatically installed to /system/bin/app_backup when running the new script. The new script is more of an installer.
Let me know of any bugs!
Much of the credit goes to Firerat for creating the initial apps2sdext script. This is what gave me the idea to continue on with an app backup script. Here's Firerat's latest version of apps2sdext in case you want to see it or don't have an incredible: http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/...mount-issues-i-hope/page__p__24386#entry24386
As the usual goes, I'm not responsible for any mishaps that may occur while using this script or bricked phones, data loss, blah blah blah... So, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
The script is attached below. Have fun! Please post any findings, bugs, questions, comments, or updates you would like to see here. Feel free to make any modifications to this script.
NOTE TO SAMSUNG RELAY 4G USERS:
A friend of mine has this phone and was getting the following error when running the .sh script:
Code:
can't create temporary file /sqlite_stmt_journals/mksh.<random>
To remedy this, I remounted the root directory / as read-write,created the folder /sqlite_stmt_journals, ran the .sh script, and afterwards remounted to read-only.
anyone tried this? lots of success of nexus one
For future use...
zebdor44 said:
Hello all,
I have modified my script to be more of an app & data backup utility. This works pretty much like Titanium Backup except that it's a script and uses a CLI. No pretty GUI . You can backup, restore, and fix app and data permissions from this script. 'fix_permissions' is embedded within this script and it will be install in the /system/bin folder if the app_backup.sh script does not already find it. Since this is a complete revision, I have set the version back to 1.0. The script does not really work like an Apps2SD other than it backs up apps from /data/app and their appropriate data folders from /data/data.
This script can be very useful when switching between ROMs as your app and data can be reinstalled with the script's restore feature.
The script currently looks for APKs to backup from /data/app, /data/app-private, and /mnt/asec.
<...>
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This is SO much easier than Titanium, and I am trying to figure out how to automate backup / restore. My end goal:
Run a Nandroid
Run this script (in Backup mode)
Wipe userdata
Install Rom
Install extras (kernel, Gapps, etc)
Restore apps.
Anyone want this?
If people are interested, I may take a look into this.
Woooow, nice work man =]
I was gonna write something really simple, but you beat me to it! Thanks!
EDIT: ooppps, didn't mean that your script was simple! I meant that you beat me to an app backup script, and yours would blow mine out of the water xD
I'm a bit busy right now (haha, but not too busy to post... ), but does anyone know if this supports restoring apps only? I feel like it probably does, but can anyone confirm?
Again, this looks awesome!
Thanks guys for the comments!! Good to hear you like it
alanthemanofchicago said:
This is SO much easier than Titanium, and I am trying to figure out how to automate backup / restore. My end goal...
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Let me try making an update.zip that'll run the script. Then you could run the update.zip in recovery mode like CWM or AmonRa.
gmichaelow said:
Woooow, nice work man =]...but does anyone know if this supports restoring apps only? I feel like it probably does, but can anyone confirm?
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The script will restore apps and their data folders. Basically what it does is it reinstalls the app that you selected to restore and then overwrites the appropriate /data/data folder for that app with the backup.
Automating backups and restores
So it seems it may not be that easy to create an update.zip that will work properly. The script will need to mount /system, /data and /datadata to access the apks and data folders while in recovery. That's not difficult to do but apps on the sdcard under /mnt/asec may prove to be a little more difficult. I made a working update.zip that would run 'app_backup -b' to automate the process but there is no output of script so I have not posted that. The output would be kinda nice to see just so you know how far along the backup process is at.
I may need to dig deeper on the update.zip but for now check out the updates!
Thanks!
After finally getting the script into /system and running it, it doesn't work. I get the output:
Code:
[: not found
[: not found
[: not found
Ok nevermind!
Goodbye!
Using a rooted Samsung Galaxy 3. I'm still very new to custom ROMs, etc.
Hi
I get the following error when trying to backup on my Samsung Galaxy S :
data/system/packages.xml no such file or directory
Nothing to backup
What can i do?
Skele Drew said:
After finally getting the script into /system and running it, it doesn't work. I get the output:
Code:
[: not found
[: not found
[: not found
Ok nevermind!
Goodbye!
Using a rooted Samsung Galaxy 3. I'm still very new to custom ROMs, etc.
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FadeFx said:
Hi
I get the following error when trying to backup on my Samsung Galaxy S :
data/system/packages.xml no such file or directory
Nothing to backup
What can i do?
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Hmm... If you have Astro lookup /data/system and see if the packages.xml file exists. Better yet, if you have a terminal emulator or ADB do a
Code:
ls /data/system | grep packages.xml
and see if anything comes up. The Galaxy series should have the same file system structure as any other Android phone... What Android OS are you running?
EDIT: It looks like the Galaxy series is using 2.2... Also if one of you could do a
Code:
su
cd /
find -name packages.xml
find -name packages.list
within a terminal emulator or ADB this should show where the packages files are located. It may take a bit of time to do the search since its looking for it from /.
./dbdata/system/packages.xml
find -name packages.list does search forever it seams...
Ok I might have to update the script to look in that directory for the packages.xml file. Stay tuned! Sorry for the delay in getting back. Been pretty busy.
EDIT: Download Busybox Installer from the market (the free one) and try installing the latest busybox for your samsung phone and then try running the script again. Does the script seem to act any better? I'm thinking the :not found] issue has to do with a bad busybox and the script not finding the right commands it needs to use. Let me know how that turns out.
Remember to nandroid backup before installing the busybox just in case
Busybox version is 1.19.0 but i didn't try the script yet. Will when i come home...
FadeFx said:
Busybox version is 1.19.0 but i didn't try the script yet. Will when i come home...
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Just curious, any luck with the busybox upgrade?
I've updated the script to version 1.3. Welcomb noticed that there was an issue with bringing up the apps when requesting a backup although I'm not sure if that will fix the issue you had Fade...
Also mounting /system to copy the script over should be fixed .
I've added this to the OP already but for those with a Samsung Relay 4G phone:
A friend of mine has this phone and was getting the following error when running the .sh script:
Code:
can't create temporary file /sqlite_stmt_journals/mksh.<random>
To remedy this, I remounted the root directory / as read-write,created the folder /sqlite_stmt_journals, ran the .sh script, and afterwards remounted to read-only.
Is this still going?
I'm getting "There is nothing to backup" in CM11. I'm on the appropriae line fo the script but I can't figure out what's wrong.
So, this is the only script I found to backup and restore app data.
Needs some changes for newer android OS
Needs a check, as out of the box toybox is used, not busybox
Mount point needs something:
As
Code:
# busybox grep /system /proc/mounts | busybox awk '{print $1}'
/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system
/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system
It is doubled.
Removing $DEVICE seems to work. I removed $DEVICE from all mount commands:
From:
Code:
$MOUNT -o remount,rw $DEVICE /system
To:
Code:
$MOUNT -o remount,rw /system
backup needs a fix for app list
$EGREP "^< seems to cause issues. I removed ^ and it worked, meaning applist success.
I was able to backup data, but the apks were missing. Maybe because it used to be app.apk now it is base.apk?
restore does not work at the moment
As applist returns empty. Checked /dev/applist.txt and it was empty for some reason.
Also, fix_permissions file not in some devices, /dev/fix_permissions not found.
Some issues:
Code:
{system("busybox cat /data/system/packages.list | busybox grep $2")}
causes errors
Some errors when creating applist, but apps are displayed afterwards. So, might be same issue as above
Code:
Creating app list to /dev/applist.txt...
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
sh: /data/system/packages.list: can't execute: Permission denied
Done!
[1] app a...
[2] app a...
[3] app c...
...
[35] app o...
[36] app o...
[37] app o...
[38] app o...
[39] app o...
[40] app x...
Last thing is that the commands used to generate applist
Code:
$ECHO "Creating app list to /dev/applist.txt..."
$CAT /data/system/packages.xml | $EGREP "<package.*serId" | $GREP -v framework-res.apk | \
$GREP -v com.htc.resources.apk | $SED 's/<package name=\"//' | $SED 's/\" codePath="/ /' | \
$SED 's/\"//g' | $SED -e 's/\/data\/app-private\//private /' | $SED 's/\/data\/app\//app /' | \
$SED 's/\/system\/app\//system /' | $SED 's/\/mnt\/asec\//sd /' | \
$AWK '{if($2 !~ /system/) printf "%10s %s %s",$2,$1,$3"\n"}' | sort | \
$AWK '(++count) {printf "%5s %7s %s %s\n","["count"]",$1,$2,$3} \
{system("$CAT /data/system/packages.list | $GREP $2")}' | $SED 's/\/data\/data\///' | \
$AWK '{printf "%5s %7s %s %s %s\n",$1,$2,$3,$4,$8}' > $applist
causes some errors, even though apps are displayed at the end:
Code:
BusyBox v1.22.1 bionic (2017-04-22 22:10 +0300) multi-call binary.
Usage: grep [-HhnlLoqvsriwFE] [-m N] [-A/B/C N] PATTERN/-e PATTERN.../-f FILE [FILE]...
Search for PATTERN in FILEs (or stdin)
-H Add 'filename:' prefix
-h Do not add 'filename:' prefix
-n Add 'line_no:' prefix
-l Show only names of files that match
-L Show only names of files that don't match
-c Show only count of matching lines
-o Show only the matching part of line
-q Quiet. Return 0 if PATTERN is found, 1 otherwise
-v Select non-matching lines
-s Suppress open and read errors
-r Recurse
-i Ignore case
-w Match whole words only
-x Match whole lines only
-F PATTERN is a literal (not regexp)
-E PATTERN is an extended regexp
-m N Match up to N times per file
-A N Print N lines of trailing context
-B N Print N lines of leading context
-C N Same as '-A N -B N'
-e PTRN Pattern to match
-f FILE Read pattern from file
cat: write error: Broken pipe
BusyBox v1.22.1 bionic (2017-04-22 22:10 +0300) multi-call binary.
Usage: grep [-HhnlLoqvsriwFE] [-m N] [-A/B/C N] PATTERN/-e PATTERN.../-f FILE [FILE]...
Search for PATTERN in FILEs (or stdin)
-H Add 'filename:' prefix
-h Do not add 'filename:' prefix
-n Add 'line_no:' prefix
-l Show only names of files that match
-L Show only names of files that don't match
-c Show only count of matching lines
-o Show only the matching part of line
-q Quiet. Return 0 if PATTERN is found, 1 otherwise
-v Select non-matching lines
-s Suppress open and read errors
-r Recurse
-i Ignore case
-w Match whole words only
-x Match whole lines only
-F PATTERN is a literal (not regexp)
-E PATTERN is an extended regexp
-m N Match up to N times per file
-A N Print N lines of trailing context
-B N Print N lines of leading context
-C N Same as '-A N -B N'
-e PTRN Pattern to match
-f FILE Read pattern from file
Hi
NFC does not work on my ASUS Zenfone 8 running AospExtended 9
After enabling NFS the OS will disable it again after a few seconds
In a logcat running while enablinng NFC I see these error messaage:
03-15 16:55:20.905 905 905 D NxpExtns: find found MIFARE_READER_ENABLE=(0x1)
03-15 16:55:20.898 905 905 W [email protected]: type=1400 audit(0.0:488): avc: denied { read write } for name="pn553" dev="tmpfs" ino=3293 scontext=u:r:hal_nfc_default:s0 tcontext=u:object_r:device:s0 tclass=chr_file permissive=0
03-15 16:55:20.905 905 905 D NxpHal : Entering phNxpNciHal_init_monitor
03-15 16:55:20.905 905 905 D NxpHal : Returning with SUCCESS
03-15 16:55:20.905 905 905 D EseHalClient: EseAdaptation::Initialize: enter
03-15 16:55:20.905 905 905 D EseHalClient: EseAdaptation::InitializeHalDeviceContext: enter
03-15 16:55:20.905 905 905 D EseHalClient: EseAdaptation::InitializeHalDeviceContext: Ignored. Reason : eSE Not Supported
03-15 16:55:20.905 905 905 D EseHalClient: EseAdaptation::Initialize: exit
03-15 16:55:20.905 905 905 D NxpExtns: find found NXP_NFC_DEV_NODE=/dev/pn553
03-15 16:55:20.905 905 905 D NxpTml : Opening port=/dev/pn553
03-15 16:55:20.905 905 905 E NxpTml : _i2c_open() Failed: retval ffffffff
The permissions for /dev/pn553 are
[ root @ ASUS_I006D : ~ ] ls -l /dev/pn553
crw-rw---- 1 nfc nfc 10, 121 1970-01-07 23:20 /dev/pn553
[ root @ ASUS_I006D : ~ ]
I tried adding r/w for other to the permissions for /dev/pn553: in that case the error message is gone but it still does not work.
I also tried to set SELinux to permissive but that also does not fix the error.
The NFC works in the original Android 11 and 12 for the phone so the hardware is okay
Any hints how to fix this issue are welcome
I added two logcats to this message
enable_and_disable_nfc.log - trying to enable the NFS without changing anything
enable_and_disable_nfc_with_added_permissions.log - trying to enable NFS after changing the permissions for /dev/pn553 and setting SELinux to permissive
(search for "NfcService: Enabling NFC" in the logcats attached to this message)
regards
Bernd
Hi
fiy:
I found the reason why NFC is not working in AospExtended 9.0 without gapps (https://downloads.aospextended.com/...xtended-v9.0-I006D-OFFICIAL-20220227-0100.zip)
NFC does not work because the SELinux context for the NFC device /dev/pn553 is wrong . The SELinux context is
Code:
ASUS_I006D:/ # ls -lZ /dev/pn553
crw-rw---- 1 nfc nfc u:object_r:device:s0 10, 121 1970-03-18 01:08 /dev/pn553
but it must be
Code:
ASUS_I006D:/ # ls -lZ /dev/pn553
crw-rw---- 1 nfc nfc u:object_r:nfc_device:s0 10, 121 1970-03-18 01:08 /dev/pn553
ASUS_I006D:/ #
I wrote a little script to correct the SELinux context:
Code:
ASUS_I006D:/ # cat /storage/emulated/0/data/scripts/correct_dev_pn553.sh
#!/system/bin/sh
NFC_DEVICE="/dev/pn553"
echo ""
echo "The SELinux context for \"${NFC_DEVICE}\" is now:"
ls -lZ ${NFC_DEVICE}
echo ""
echo "Correcting the SELinux context for the NFC device \"${NFC_DEVICE}\" ..."
chcon -v u:object_r:nfc_device:s0 ${NFC_DEVICE}
echo ""
echo "The SELinux context for \"${NFC_DEVICE}\" is now:"
ls -lZ ${NFC_DEVICE}
ASUS_I006D:/ #
Example output:
Code:
ASUS_I006D:/ # sh /storage/emulated/0/data/scripts/correct_dev_pn553.sh
The SELinux context for "/dev/pn553" is now:
crw-rw---- 1 nfc nfc u:object_r:device:s0 10, 121 1970-03-18 01:08 /dev/pn553
Correcting the SELinux context for the NFC device "/dev/pn553" ...
chcon '/dev/pn553' to u:object_r:nfc_device:s0
The SELinux context for "/dev/pn553" is now:
crw-rw---- 1 nfc nfc u:object_r:nfc_device:s0 10, 121 1970-03-18 01:08 /dev/pn553
ASUS_I006D:/ #
The script must be executed by the user root.
Unfortunately the dev tree is rebuild after each reboot and therefor the change is not persistent so that the script must be executed after each reboot.
So the next step in my journey is to find out how to automate the execution of the script after a reboot in the Android OS.
regards
Bernd
Update 24.05.2022/bs
For phones running Magisk it is sufficient to copy the script into the directory
/data/adb/service.d/
and make it executable to ensure that it is executed after every reboot of the phone
(see also https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/guides.md#boot-scripts)
How to install packages (apk files) for Android via script
Sometimes, for example after a reinstallation of the phone from scratch, it's quite useful to install all the apps via an script.
The command on Android to do that is
Code:
pm install [apk_file]
But unfortunately that does not work, neither as user shell (due to missing file access rights) nor as user root:
Code:
ASUS_I006D:/ # id
uid=0(root) gid=0(root) groups=0(root) context=u:r:magisk:s0
ASUS_I006D:/ #
ASUS_I006D:/ # pm install /sdcard/Download/EssentialApps/MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk
avc: denied { read } for scontext=u:r:system_server:s0 tcontext=u:object_r:fuse:s0 tclass=file permissive=0
System server has no access to read file context u:object_r:fuse:s0 (from path /sdcard/Download/EssentialApps/MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk, context u:r:system_server:s0)
Error: Unable to open file: /sdcard/Download/EssentialApps/MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk
Consider using a file under /data/local/tmp/
Error: Can't open file: /sdcard/Download/EssentialApps/MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk
Exception occurred while executing 'install':
java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Error: Can't open file: /sdcard/Download/EssentialApps/MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.setParamsSize(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:572)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.doRunInstall(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:1337)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.runInstall(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:1303)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.onCommand(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:193)
at com.android.modules.utils.BasicShellCommandHandler.exec(BasicShellCommandHandler.java:97)
at android.os.ShellCommand.exec(ShellCommand.java:38)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onShellCommand(PackageManagerService.java:24812)
at android.os.Binder.shellCommand(Binder.java:950)
at android.os.Binder.onTransact(Binder.java:834)
at android.content.pm.IPackageManager$Stub.onTransact(IPackageManager.java:4818)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onTransact(PackageManagerService.java:8887)
at android.os.Binder.execTransactInternal(Binder.java:1184)
at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:1143)
255|ASUS_I006D:/ #
After a little searching on the Internet I found a very useful workaround on this page:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions...ling-new-limitations-of-data-local-tmp-folder
pm install also supports the installation of a package piped to stdin, e.g
Code:
cat [package_file] | pm install -S [package_size]
Example:
Code:
127|ASUS_I006D:/sdcard/Download # ls -l OmniStore.apk
-rw-rw---- 1 u0_a120 media_rw 4601419 2022-07-03 16:37 OmniStore.apk
ASUS_I006D:/sdcard/Download #
ASUS_I006D:/sdcard/Download # cat OmniStore.apk | pm install -S 4601419
Success
ASUS_I006D:/sdcard/Download #
Or, from the PC:
Code:
[[email protected] /data/backup/Android]$ adb shell id
uid=2000(shell) gid=2000(shell) groups=2000(shell),1004(input),1007(log),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),1028(sdcard_r),1078(ext_data_rw),1079(ext_obb_rw),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats),3009(readproc),3011(uhid) context=u:r:shell:s0
[[email protected] /data/backup/Android]$
[[email protected] /data/backup/Android]$ cat EssentialApps/F-Droid.apk | adb shell pm install -S $( ls -l EssentialApps/F-Droid.apk | awk '{ print $5 }' )
Success
[[email protected] /data/backup/Android]$
So I wrote a little script to install one or more packages on an Android phone using this method.
The script can run on a PC with a connected phone with a working adb connection or in a shell on the phone
The usage of the script is:
Code:
#
# Usage on a phone:
#
# install_apk.sh [apk1|dir1 ... apk#|dir#]
#
# Usage on a PC:
#
# install_apk.sh [options_for_adb --] [apk1|dir1 ... apk#|dir#]
#
# apk# is the name of an apk file to install; dir# is a directory with apk files
# If a parameter is a directory the script will install all files with the extension .apk from that directory
#
# The options for adb are optional; the script will not check the options for adb
# the number of apk files or directories is only limited by the maxium parameter supported by the used shell.
#
# Set the variable PM_INSTALL_OPTIONS with additional options for the "pm install" command before starting the
# script if neccessary
#
# Prerequisites
# The packages to install must exist as file either on the PC or on the phone
# A shell on the phone or via adb command is required
# root access is NOT neccessary
#
Sample script output for running on tjhe phone:
Code:
ASUS_I006D:/storage/emulated/0/Download $ sh ./install_apk.sh myapps/ OmniStore.apk
Running on a phone
Directory found in the parameter: Installing all apk files found in the directory "myapps/"
The apks will be installed on the phone model ASUS_I006D with the serial number M6AIB760D0939LX
Installing these apks
myapps//Magisk-25.1_25100.apk
myapps//Magisk-v25.0.apk
myapps//MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk
myapps//Notecase_Pro_1.2.2.apk
myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackupAddon_v1.apk
myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup_v417.apk
OmniStore.apk
Installing the apk "myapps//Magisk-25.1_25100.apk" ...
Success
"myapps//Magisk-25.1_25100.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "myapps//Magisk-v25.0.apk" ...
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_VERSION_DOWNGRADE: Package Verification Result]
ERROR: Error installing the apk "myapps//Magisk-v25.0.apk"
Installing the apk "myapps//MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk" ...
Success
"myapps//MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "myapps//Notecase_Pro_1.2.2.apk" ...
Success
"myapps//Notecase_Pro_1.2.2.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackupAddon_v1.apk" ...
Success
"myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackupAddon_v1.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup_v417.apk" ...
Success
"myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup_v417.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "OmniStore.apk" ...
Success
"OmniStore.apk" succcessfully installed
Installation summary
====================
6 package(s) successfully installed:
myapps//Magisk-25.1_25100.apk
myapps//MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk
myapps//Notecase_Pro_1.2.2.apk
myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackupAddon_v1.apk
myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup_v417.apk
OmniStore.apk
1 package(s) not installed:
myapps//Magisk-v25.0.apk
ASUS_I006D:/storage/emulated/0/Download $
Sample script output for running on a PC:
Code:
[[email protected] /data/backup/Android/myapps]$ /data/develop/android/install_apk.sh -d -- /data/backup/Android/myapps/ ./Notecase/Notecase_Pro_1.2.1.apk
Running on a PC
Using adb with the options " -d " to install the packages
Directory found in the parameter: Installing all apk files found in the directory "/data/backup/Android/myapps/"
The apks will be installed on the phone model ASUS_I006D with the serial number M6AIB760D0939LX
Installing these apks
/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.android.keepass_196.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup_v417.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.matoski.adbm_v27.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//F-Droid.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//FoxMagiskModuleManager_0.4.0-rc1.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//Magisk-25.1_25100.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//Notecase_Pro_1.2.2.apk
./Notecase/Notecase_Pro_1.2.1.apk
Installing the apk "/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.android.keepass_196.apk" ...
Success
"/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.android.keepass_196.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup_v417.apk" ...
Success
"/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup_v417.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.matoski.adbm_v27.apk" ...
Success
"/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.matoski.adbm_v27.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "/data/backup/Android/myapps//F-Droid.apk" ...
Success
"/data/backup/Android/myapps//F-Droid.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "/data/backup/Android/myapps//FoxMagiskModuleManager_0.4.0-rc1.apk" ...
Success
"/data/backup/Android/myapps//FoxMagiskModuleManager_0.4.0-rc1.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "/data/backup/Android/myapps//Magisk-25.1_25100.apk" ...
Success
"/data/backup/Android/myapps//Magisk-25.1_25100.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "/data/backup/Android/myapps//MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk" ...
Success
"/data/backup/Android/myapps//MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk" succcessfully installed
Installing the apk "/data/backup/Android/myapps//Notecase_Pro_1.2.2.apk" ...
Success
"/data/backup/Android/myapps//Notecase_Pro_1.2.2.apk" succcessfully installed
ERROR: The file "./Notecase/Notecase_Pro_1.2.1.apk" does not exist or is not readable
Installation summary
====================
8 package(s) successfully installed:
/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.android.keepass_196.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup_v417.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//com.matoski.adbm_v27.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//F-Droid.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//FoxMagiskModuleManager_0.4.0-rc1.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//Magisk-25.1_25100.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//MiXplorer_v6.58.4-API29_B22020920.apk
/data/backup/Android/myapps//Notecase_Pro_1.2.2.apk
1 package(s) not found:
./Notecase/Notecase_Pro_1.2.1.apk
[[email protected] /data/backup/Android/myapps]$
Notes:
Another method to install packages via script from an PC is
Code:
adb install [package]
This command copies the file to a temporary location on the phone and installs it then via "pm install".
e.g
Code:
[[email protected] /data/backup/Android/myapps]$ adb install F-Droid.apk
Performing Streamed Install
Success
[[email protected] /data/backup/Android/myapps]$
Another ugly and insecure method on the phone to install an apk file using pm install as root is
Code:
130|ASUS_I006D:/ # id
uid=0(root) gid=0(root) groups=0(root) context=u:r:magisk:s0
ASUS_I006D:/ #
ASUS_I006D:/ # getenforce
Enforcing
ASUS_I006D:/ # setenforce 0
ASUS_I006D:/ #
ASUS_I006D:/ # getenforce
Permissive
ASUS_I006D:/ #
ASUS_I006D:/ # pm install /sdcard/Download/EssentialApps/com.matoski.adbm_v27.apk
avc: denied { read } for scontext=u:r:system_server:s0 tcontext=u:object_r:fuse:s0 tclass=file permissive=1
Success
ASUS_I006D:/ # setenforce 1
ASUS_I006D:/ #
ASUS_I006D:/ # getenforce
Enforcing
ASUS_I006D:/ #
pm install supports a lot of options -- to get the usage help for pm use
Code:
adb shell pm help
or on the phone
Code:
pm help
or see here: https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb#pm (Google Account neccessary) or here: http://adbcommand.com/adbshell/pm
Update 06.07.2022
I attached the script to this entry but I can not see the attachment.
Therefor: The script is also available on my web site:
http://bnsmb.de/files/public/Android/install_apk.sh
Update 09.11.2022
The script is now attached to this post in a ZIP file