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Windows Phone 7 DRM for Apps Cracked with Proof of Concept Program [Video]

Security is an important aspect of anything that gets used by anyone, at any given moment around the world. For developers of applications that get purchased through a digital storefront, like Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, making sure that it’s not easy, next to impossible in fact, to steal apps and put them on a device free-of-charge is just as important. But, as WPCentral reports, it looks like the Digital Rights Management (DRM) security tools set in place by Microsoft have been cracked!
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Fortunately, though, the program that is being used to do so is not known to the general public. In point of fact, the “white hat” developer that created it is just showing it as a proof of concept. If the program were to make it out into the world, then it would be possible for some people out there to strip the DRM from applications available in the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, and then download them for free.
As of the time of this writing, Microsoft hasn’t made an official comment regarding the security hole. WPCentral has been in contact with Brandon Watson from Microsoft, but so far they have not heard back from him. The video demonstrating the proof of concept program making short work of DRM for the Windows Phone 7 applications can be viewed below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=flqB9WCkGiQ

I hope they fix this security hole soon. I'm not even a developer and I see this as a really big problem for the WP7 platform. I'm sure iPhone and Android developers do not have to be as worried about pirating only because the volume of paying customers is so much higher. With a much smaller customer base, anything that would discourage a WP7 developer from developing for the platform is bad for WP7.
Note: Shouldn't this be posted in the WP7 General forum? It has nothing to do with HD7.

is this video realy evidense that this is working?

Making poster about installing custom rom.

So I am making poster for my english class in university "THE GOOD AND THE BAD SIDE OF INSTALLING CUSTOM ROM TO ANDROID PHONE". I am writing down pros and cons. So far I have for the pros:
Ability to use powerfull root apps
Better backup and restore
Better battery saving settings
Ability to overclock cpu, undervolt cpu, etc.
Better control of your baseband
Latest version of android OS
Ability to crack applications
Various kernel choises
Ability to edit various device settings
And for the cons:
Warranty will be void
Can be very unstable
Applications may not be able to run
Battery life can be worse
Can be slower
Some features may be lost
Can be unsafe to use tracking wise
Possibility of bricking your device
As I said, I need to make a poster. So far I have this information. Maybe you have anything to add? Seriously, do not hesitate, spread your ideas, you will really help me a lot Also, maybe you have any ideas what pictures should I put on my poster? i think I should put at least two pictures of "something" on it, otherwise it will look very empty.
Thanks for you brainstorm

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And what do you mean by some apps won't run in the cons options?

Seraz007 said:
And what do you mean by some apps won't run in the cons options?
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I've seen where certain apps will not run correctly with certain ROM's, particularly AOSP ROMS. For example, the BofA app runs fine on my Sammy with TW. On AOSP, it can't take a picture of your check to make a deposit thru the app.
Sent from my 2nd gen Nexus 7

Mariius said:
Warranty will be void
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Warranty may or may not be void depending on what goes wrong with the phone, who the manufacturer is, where you live, local consumer legislation and how much you are willing to push the manufacturer to honour the warranty.

Fuchsia OS project

Fuchsia is a capability-based operating system currently being developed by Google. It first became known to the public when the project appeared on GitHub in August 2016 without any official announcement. In contrast to prior Google-developed operating systems such as Chrome OS and Android, which are based on Linux kernels, Fuchsia is based on a new microkernel called "Zircon".
Upon inspection, media outlets noted that the code post on GitHub suggested Fuchsia's capability to run on universal devices, from embedded systems to smartphones, tablets and personal computers. In May 2017, Fuchsia was updated with a user interface, along with a developer writing that the project was not a "dumping ground of a dead thing", prompting media speculation about Google's intentions with the operating system, including the possibility of it replacing Android.
It is distributed as free and open-source software under a mix of software licenses, including BSD 3 clause, MIT, and Apache 2.0.
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It's been quite some time since we've heard anything about Google's Fuchsia OS project. The search giant is keeping the lid on the whole endeavor. Still, the odd public official mention here and there and the activity on the Fuchsia repository do signify that the project is alive and work on it is ongoing behind the scenes.
In a new development, a path was spotted on said repository, adding support for the Kirin 970 chipset and detailing test for booting the Zircon kernel on the Honor Play, based on said chipset.
Looking at the patch and its meta data a bit closer shows that the owner (as in the project management meaning of the therm) is one Murali S R with a huawei.com email. This is a clear indication of some sort of cooperation between Google and Huawei on this matter, as opposed to Google simply testing things internally on its own.
Source:
https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_fuchsia_os_project_adds_support_for_kirin_970-news-34388.php
https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-testing-fuchsia-os-kirin-970-honor-play/
https://www.digitalinformationworld.com/2018/11/huawei-tests-google-fuchsia-on-honor-play.html

I've been following Fuchsia Project for quite some time now. This is a welcome development from Huawei and Google.

How Huawei's HMS Core Helps Developers

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Huawei has launched HMS Core Services 4.0 which promises to bring efficient application development, rapid growth, and flexible monetization. Let's take a close look at HMS core services and see how they help developers.
Huawei Mobile Services Core (HMS) Development Forums​
HMS Core Services 4.0 includes the following features:
Some of these services may seem familiar to you, as a number of them date back many years. Features like Account Kit have had time to mature and be polished with many updates. Other services like Location Kit and Analytics Kit and newer and have only been around since late 2019. The latest release of 4.0 includes ML Kit, Awareness Kit, Scan Kit, Nearby Service, as well as all the features shown in the graphic above. Huawei still plans on adding many more features in future updates.
So why would a developer want to choose HMS over GMS? HMS Core's service scope already encompasses most of the services in GMS Core. Huawei has also been a little bolder in exploring new terrain where GMS hasn't bothered to venture. For instance, with HUAWEI ML Kit, HMS Core is a step ahead of GMS Core in providing machine learning capabilities. Although Google has cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities, it has not yet added machine learning to GMS Core.
These are some of the ways that HMS 4.0 is helping developers, and offering an alternative solution to GSM.
​Read More: HMS Core on Android is Huawei’s alternative to Google Play Services
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Advertizing and Revenue

I got a Tecno advertorial page pushed to me, regarding Phantom and did some research. I would have asked them directly, but no contact information I could find, #1 issue.
In spite of making a "presence" claim of dozens of countries, No US, Canada, or EU. Europe included Russia and Turkey on one product but not the other. The world is much larger that just those places, full of competition, safety and other enforced standards. #2
A claim of high-end or exclusivity which translates to me high prices and false claims of better. There is s history with mobile phones, but elsewhere as well. Exclusive, premium, luxury are never claimed, especially on web sites, if other than high prices. #3
Web content or printed material has no errors in spelling or syntax. I only am barely fluent in English. Their website is not. #4
Models are released over time. A single model indicates a lot of new or unique ideas, limited experience with product. A lot of models with very similar features released about the same time indicates lack of experience as does non-unique parts like shared screen sizes or lack of features or functions not available elsewhere. #5 and #6
Claims made that are not compared to avoid exposure as invalid. See post consumer recycle claim, foldable premium claim for obvious doubt generators. #7
There is a lot more to be skeptical of. I also wonder what seasoned Android developer would pay full retail for one to use dail While non-devopers aren't excluded, are there no standards for what is advocated with a kick-back revenue component?

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I definitely had the same reaction...and I was sure most of it was lost in translation -- but looking at OP's posting history, all other posts are well spoken not broken English well enough, so.....
I barely get the gist of what OP's saying; there's an ad that may or may not be legit...? Even the numbers counting the listed reasons are at the end of the sentence? Maybe the original language is like Hebrew or Middle Eastern and writes from right to left?