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Hacking and Security => Mobile Hacking => Android => : Axon April 02, 2013, 02:17:25 PM

: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 02, 2013, 02:17:25 PM
So I've successfully rooted my S3 this morning. I would love to make this thread an official thread to discuss rooting tweaks and other stuff that can only be done with rooted devices. So what do you guys advice me to do next.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Kulverstukas April 02, 2013, 03:17:04 PM
Flash a Siyah kernel right now and install ExTweaks. It will give you a truckload of cpu/gpu settings. Also it can conserve battery much more than stock.
I have S2, Stock - recharge about every second day; With flashed kernel - once in a week or so (depends on what you are doing, I usually text and call)
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: p_2001 April 02, 2013, 07:04:55 PM
Have you installed custom recovery?
Removed shiloads of bloat?

try editing menu's. Like the notification menu, add stuff to it.

intall a firewall.

use setcpu etc, or what kulver suggested.

try installing some Linux to your phone
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 09:10:18 AM
Thank you guys for the tips, currently I'm downloading CyanogenMod (http://www.cyanogenmod.org/). However, is there a pentesting tool for android that can work without wifi connection, dsploit is a pain in the ass.  :(
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 09:19:12 AM
Thank you guys for the tips, currently I'm downloading CyanogenMod (http://www.cyanogenmod.org/). However, is there a pentesting tool for android that can work without wifi connection, dsploit is a pain in the ass.  :(
There are tools to dump your own data connection. But what are you trying to do? I don't like dsploit. I use fing network scanner and WiFi inspect. And droidsheep
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Kulverstukas April 03, 2013, 10:04:41 AM
Thank you guys for the tips, currently I'm downloading CyanogenMod (http://www.cyanogenmod.org/). However, is there a pentesting tool for android that can work without wifi connection, dsploit is a pain in the ass.  :(
You don't really need Cyanogenmod for S3 because when you flash Siyah kernel, stock becomes like Cyanogenmod.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 10:11:00 AM
You don't really need Cyanogenmod for S3 because when you flash Siyah kernel, stock becomes like Cyanogenmod.
I prefer cyanogenmod on S3, no samsung shit and android 4.2.2. It's perfect compared to stock rom.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 10:51:08 AM
There are tools to dump your own data connection. But what are you trying to do? I don't like dsploit. I use fing network scanner and WiFi inspect. And droidsheep


I'm trying to pentest a network without being connected to it, if that's possible.


You don't really need Cyanogenmod for S3 because when you flash Siyah kernel, stock becomes like Cyanogenmod.


ok I just flashed Siyah kernel, and when I reboot I get the Siyah sign. But my phone looks as before, nothing has changed? isn't this supposed to be a completely new firmware
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Mordred April 03, 2013, 11:04:18 AM

I'm trying to pentest a network without being connected to it, if that's possible.

I don't see how that could work? You need access to the network in order to run scans and such, so implicitly you have to be connected to it.

I guess at most you could see access points and eventually break their encryption in order to connect.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 11:07:37 AM
ok new update, my s3 is fucked up now and it's not working. I simply downloaded CWM recovery tar file using Odin, and from ROM manager I started CWM recovery. Now all I get is the Samsung Galaxy S3 screen.


Edit:I will try to wipe all the data and start again.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Kulverstukas April 03, 2013, 11:14:49 AM
ok I just flashed Siyah kernel, and when I reboot I get the Siyah sign. But my phone looks as before, nothing has changed? isn't this supposed to be a completely new firmware
It's not new "firmware", it's the kernel. Phone and OS is still the same as it was before just that now you have a Siyah kernel which gives a truckload of CPU configuration options.

ok new update, my s3 is fucked up now and it's not working. I simply downloaded CWM recovery tar file using Odin, and from ROM manager I started CWM recovery. Now all I get is the Samsung Galaxy S3 screen.

Edit:I will try to wipe all the data and start again.
I believe your phone is stuck in a "boot loop". Only think you can do now is wipe everything with CWM and flash a new system.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 11:15:53 AM
ok new update, my s3 is fucked up now and it's not working. I simply downloaded CWM recovery tar file using Odin, and from ROM manager I started CWM recovery. Now all I get is the Samsung Galaxy S3 screen.


Edit:I will try to wipe all the data and start again.
DONT YOU WIPE ALL DATA. You might fuck up your efs files. Flash CWM with odin, go to fastboot menu (hold volume and home when booting) then boot recover (CWM) do a nandroid. Then flash cyanogenmod. reboot win.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 11:17:23 AM
It's not new "firmware", it's the kernel. Phone and OS is still the same as it was before just that now you have a Siyah kernel which gives a truckload of CPU configuration options.
I believe your phone is stuck in a "boot loop". Only think you can do now is wipe everything with CWM and flash a new system.


How can I do that if I can't boot the whole system, from the cellphone itself I can only boot the download mode.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 11:19:08 AM

How can I do that if I can't boot the whole system, from the cellphone itself I can only boot the download mode.
Please go to xda-developers before you for goddsake start and flash all random things. If you can't even boot into recovery you are really stupid flashing random things with odin.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 11:21:08 AM
Please go to xda-developers before you for goddsake start and flash all random things. If you can't even boot into recovery you are really stupid flashing random things with odin.


FYI, I wasn't flashing random shit just for fun, I searched the internet for tutorials. I simply followed the instructions on how to install things using Odin.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 11:24:09 AM

FYI, I wasn't flashing random shit just for fun, I searched the internet for tutorials. I simply followed the instructions on how to install things using Odin.
Did you create a nandroid backup before flashing anything else than a recovery?
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 11:25:50 AM
Get on IRC there me and kulver can advice you.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 11:25:58 AM
Did you create a nandroid backup before flashing anything else than a recovery?


I have everything backed using my email account. I think I can do a recovery using Samsung Kies.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 11:26:54 AM

I have everything backed using my email account. I think I can do a recovery using Samsung Kies.
Recovery == Clockwork mod and others. That is the system you boot into to flash systems and backup the system. you usually do not flash roms using odin but using the recovery.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 11:31:09 AM
Recovery == Clockwork mod and others. That is the system you boot into to flash systems and backup the system. you usually do not flash roms using odin but using the recovery.


I think this got out of hand. I'm a bit confused now, I'll see what I can do to solve this problem. If you have any advice please share.


P.S
For now reason I feel happy, may be because the first step towards success is failure  ;)
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 11:31:25 AM
NANDROID backup == a backup of EVERYTHING, the kernel, the system, your imei files. If you start flashing a kernel without that you lose your original kernel and might not be able to revert to your stock kernel and warranty. The only possible way is to find a stock kernel on the interwebz
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 11:37:48 AM
Quick search and I got this
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/35206/samsung-galaxy-s3-not-booting-up-just-shows-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-19300-black

One of the answers seems to be the problem that caused this.

Are you using a custom ROM? What you're describing is typical when a modified kernel you are using is not suited for the ROM you've flashed.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 11:40:45 AM
Quick search and I got this
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/35206/samsung-galaxy-s3-not-booting-up-just-shows-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-19300-black

One of the answers seems to be the problem that caused this.

When you flash a official Cyanogenmod nightly there is the official cyanogenmod kernel included. Please read the documentations :)
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 11:53:42 AM
When you flash a official Cyanogenmod nightly there is the official cyanogenmod kernel included. Please read the documentations :)


I need your advice on this.


http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-android-4-0-4-ics-xxalf2-stock-firmware-100309/ (http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-android-4-0-4-ics-xxalf2-stock-firmware-100309/)


Should I go with as my final attempt to restore the device.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 11:58:14 AM

I need your advice on this.


http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-android-4-0-4-ics-xxalf2-stock-firmware-100309/ (http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-android-4-0-4-ics-xxalf2-stock-firmware-100309/)


Should I go with as my final attempt to restore the device.
What is tour base band version
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 11:59:52 AM
What is tour base band version


What...? I don't get it.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 12:14:04 PM
 Your baseband version.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 12:23:07 PM
Your baseband version.


GT-I9300


Edit: This is the model name, about the baseband, I don't know because I can't access the system itself, a friend of mine with the same device and the same system version (Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean) has a baseband : I9300XXELLA
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 12:27:02 PM

GT-I9300
Please please please
http://www.incredibleforum.com/forum/htc-incredible-rescue-squad/2609-dummies-guide-android-terminology-lingo.html

I say once more, read stuff on xda-developers forums. Try atleast to boot into CWM and flash a system. And after that don't touch anything until you have the knowledge:D
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 12:31:49 PM
Please please please
http://www.incredibleforum.com/forum/htc-incredible-rescue-squad/2609-dummies-guide-android-terminology-lingo.html (http://www.incredibleforum.com/forum/htc-incredible-rescue-squad/2609-dummies-guide-android-terminology-lingo.html)

I say once more, read stuff on xda-developers forums. Try atleast to boot into CWM and flash a system. And after that don't touch anything until you have the knowledge:D


Read the update in my previous post ;D
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 12:34:23 PM
Baseband version is in the Hboot menu
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 01:20:56 PM
Baseband version is in the Hboot menu


This I can't access to? Anyway I have other business to attend to. I'll check back after 5 to 7 hours from now, meanwhile I'm going to rely on my Blackberry cellphone to surf the web while I'm away from home.


lol at the picture.  :D
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 03, 2013, 01:23:49 PM

This I can't access to? Anyway I have other business to attend to. I'll check back after 5 to 7 hours from now, meanwhile I'm going to rely on my Blackberry cellphone to surf the web while I'm away from home.


lol at the picture.  :D
hBoot is the menu you get into using the volume button and home button. You can get into this no matter what. (or you can throw away the phone). There you can also get in recovery mode (CWM)
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 03, 2013, 03:24:38 PM
hBoot is the menu you get into using the volume button and home button. You can get into this no matter what. (or you can throw away the phone). There you can also get in recovery mode (CWM)


Ok boss, when I get back home I'll look into it. On the other hand, let us all do a rain dance in hope when Iget back home I'll find my S3 has fixed itself.
 ;D
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: p_2001 April 03, 2013, 05:42:05 PM
You didn't read my first post, did you?
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 04, 2013, 11:26:23 AM
Ok I flashed the original firmware corresponding to my country, I got it working smoothly. Contacts and softwares downloaded earlier were kept intact. I only lost the rooting privileges and Siyah kernel, but I immediately got the rooting privileges back.


(http://i3.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/001/987/fyeah.jpg)





: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 05, 2013, 09:30:28 AM
Ok I flashed the original firmware corresponding to my country, I got it working smoothly. Contacts and softwares downloaded earlier were kept intact. I only lost the rooting privileges and Siyah kernel, but I immediately got the rooting privileges back.


(http://i3.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/001/987/fyeah.jpg)






Great, now learn about back-ups and the do's and don'ts
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 05, 2013, 12:45:32 PM
Great, now learn about back-ups and the do's and don'ts

Will do boss, will do. But I do believe that trial and error can be useful sometimes ;)
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 05, 2013, 01:03:22 PM
Will do boss, will do. But I do believe that trial and error can be useful sometimes ;)
Yah, but i should be rather careful playing with a 400 euro device.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Axon April 05, 2013, 04:48:09 PM
Ok let get down to the serious shit. I'm now at a coffee shop. I just captured 11 mb worth of packets using dsploit, anyway I'm looking for a good packet reader, sharkreader is shit, I can't search in text, I can only browser the captured in hex and asci if am not wrong. and wifinspect doesn't load pcap files captured by dsploit.
: Re: Rooting tweaks
: Stackprotector April 05, 2013, 07:08:04 PM
Ok let get down to the serious shit. I'm now at a coffee shop. I just captured 11 mb worth of packets using dsploit, anyway I'm looking for a good packet reader, sharkreader is shit, I can't search in text, I can only browser the captured in hex and asci if am not wrong. and wifinspect doesn't load pcap files captured by dsploit.
Use droidsheep. I don't think there are better wireshark alternatives.