Android apps by joeykrim

Root Checker

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:22:06 +0000

**** THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT ROOT THE DEVICE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE ROOT ACCESS ****

** TO LEARN ABOUT ROOT: ALL ABOUT ROOT **

**PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING MY APPLICATION. I ALWAYS REPLY!**

**** ADVANCED UI AND FEATURES IN PRO VERSION ****

This application, Root Checker (Basic), will allow the user to confirm they have proper root ( superuser ) access configured and operational.

The goal of this application is to provide even the newest Android user with a simple method to check their device for root (administrator/superuser) access.
This is a very simple application to notify the user whether or not they have properly setup root access.

This application will test the device for root access using a very simple, quick and reliable method to check for root access. The su binary is the most common binary used on Android devices to grant root access. This application will check and verify the su binary is located in a standard location on the device. This application will also confirms the proper permissions and flags on the su binary in addition to testing the access granted by the su binary.

Many times users experience issues along the route of installing, configuring and gaining root access. The process can seem complex to some and easy to others. Regardless of the user's technical skill set, Root Checker, will quickly and correctly verify whether or not root access is 100% functioning. The process of confirming root access is sometimes known by other terms such as, gaining superuser access or gaining administrator access. Root Checker covers all these terms as they relate to one core function, being able to execute commands with root access.

Gaining root access varies based on manufacturer, model, and carrier. If you're searching for root access to your device, this application will not help you. If you're interested in rooting your device, please use http://www.google.com to find the appropriate rooting support areas for your specific device. Other popular web sites which provide rooting guides are http://forum.xda-developers.com and http://forum.sdx-developers.com.

If the Superuser or SuperSU applications are installed and working properly, they will prompt to accept or deny the root access request from Root Checker. Accepting the request will allow Root Checker to check for root access. Denying the request will result in Root Checker reporting no root access.

Please don't leave negative feedback about a concern, bug or issue! Google provides no way to reply to negative feedback in the Market. Instead, please email me, tweet me, contact me on my web site - joeykrim.com, IRC, or on the forums (XDA, RootzWiki, SDX, etc.) with your feedback, suggestions and comments!
I do my best to assist as many people as possible and appreciate all the support that has made this application successful! Thank you!

Recent changes:
Version 5.0.6
** Updated libraries and minor bug fixes
Version 5.0.5
** Minor fixes
Version 5.0.4
** Minor fixes
Version 5.0.3
** Updated layout for newer Android devices and libraries
** Added advertisements
** Minor fixes
Version 5.0 & 4.9
** Minor fixes
Version 4.8
** Updated App Icon
** Clarified warning text
Version 4.7
** Minor fixes
Version 4.5
** Updated additional tool layout
** Cleaned up minor flags from Android's new Lint tool

All About Root

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:40:39 +0000

** ROOT ACCESS IS NOT REQUIRED **
** PLEASE EMAIL ME FEEDBACK REGARDING THE APPLICATION CONTENT!! I WANT TO IMPROVE THIS APPLICATION **

Ever wonder: What is Root? Why do people want Root? How does Root work? How would I obtain Root? How to verify Root?

Accurate and correct information about root access can be difficult to obtain.

This application answers these simple questions in a clear and concise manner. Definitions are provided, sources are cited and links are given.

The goal is to help all users understand more about root. This application is at an early stage of accomplishing this goal. After much research and experience helping many many users understand what root is, why people want to root, how root works and some of the common methods taken for obtaining root access, I have put everything together into one simple application.

Having received hundreds of the same questions via email from Android users across the globe regarding my Root Check application and specifically about root, I decided it would be most beneficial for all users to have a simple, easy and clear educational tool explaining All About Root. I plan to continue to refine and add information as I receive feedback.

A "technical" section has been added to cover some of the more detailed and technical aspects of root including ownership and permissions, along with setuid and setgid attributes.

Please let me know via email, IRC or posts on the common forums, whether the information is helpful, unhelpful, missing details, contains too many details, etc. I appreciate all feedback. Thank you for your support and reading all of my market description!!!

SEO: root root access android root setuid setgid su su binary exploit superuser

Recent changes:
Version 1.2.6
** Updated Why Root links
** Updated FAQ
** Minor bug fixes
** Updated libraries
Version 1.2.5
** Added to the FAQ
** Added Whats New Dialog
Version 1.2.4
** Added "Night Reading" mode per request
** Added Preferences panel
Version 1.2.3
** Updated Root Quiz information
Version 1.2.2
** Added FAQ
** Minor bug fixes
Version 1.2.1
** Added simple 4 question quiz
** Added ability to store on sdcard
** Added credits section
** Minor bug fixes

Flash Image GUI

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:27:51 +0000

**PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH QUESTIONS AND BUG REPORTS (including 99 cent refunds). I ALWAYS REPLY!**

**ROOT ACCESS REQUIRED
**ONLY SUPPORTS SPRINT HTC ONE, SPRINT HTC EVO 4G LTE, EVO 3D (CDMA & GSM), One S, One XL, Droid DNA, EVO, DESIRE CDMA, HTC EVO SHIFT, VIVID/HOLIDAY, AMAZE 4G, NEXUS 4, NEXUS 10, NEXUS 7, SPRINT SAMSUNG GALAXY SIII, SAMSUNG GOOGLE GALAXY NEXUS (GSM AND CDMA), NEXUS S (4G), LG OPTIMUS (SLIDER, S, T, One, V and M), SAMSUNG MOMENT, SAMSUNG INTERCEPT, SAMSUNG TRANSFORM AND SAMSUNG ACCLAIM
**For Samsung Epic only supports flashing of custom kernels

No more recovery mode or adb required to flash kernels, boot logos and recoveries! Flash custom kernels, logos and recoveries all from one convenient android application.

Application displays the current kernel and version loaded on the device. Gives two convenient options when flashing the kernel to also wipe the dalvik cache and the cache partition.
XDA-developers.com and SDX-developers.com are common places to find custom kernels, logos and recoveries.

For users of specific devices such as the HTC EVO 4G LTE, One S, One XL, Droid DNA, etc and have had to use the HTC Unlock method, this application makes flashing ROMs and kernels simpler!
Before loading a ROM, first flash the kernel portion of the ROM using this application, then reboot directly to recovery mode and flash the rest of the ROM.
No more having to use fastboot via USB and a host computer to load the kernel portion of a ROM on an HTC unlocked device.

Hope to continue adding support for additional phones!

PLEASE do not use the comments in the market to leave feedback regarding issues, concerns or questions. Please email me using the contact information in the market, or contact me me via joeykrim.com, twitter, XDA, SDX or on IRC!!

Recent changes:
Ver 1.5.5 - 1.5.3
** Added Sprint HTC One support
** Minor bug fix with anykernel flashing
** Minor fix for tablet compatibility in Google Play
Ver 1.5.2
** Added HTC Desire CDMA support
** Added LG Optimus Slider support
** Minor bug fix with boot.img flashing
Ver 1.5.1
** Added HTC Droid DNA support
** Added Sprint Samsung Galaxy SIII support
Ver 1.5.0
** Fixed device detection bug
Ver 1.4.9
** Added EVO 4G LTE Android 4.1 support
** Minor bug fixes

Root Checker Pro

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:41:05 +0000

**PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ISSUES OR QUESTIONS REGARDING MY APPLICATION. I ALWAYS REPLY!**

**** THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT REQUIRE ROOT ACCESS ****
**** THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT ROOT THE PHONE ****

This application will allow the user to confirm they have proper root ( superuser ) access and a proper BusyBox installation.

The goal of this application is to provide even the newest Android user with a simple method to check their device for root access. This application will also allow the user to verify a proper BusyBox installation.

For the more advanced and technically inclined users, many important details are provided around the Root and BusyBox installation. The application presents all the details needed to properly troubleshoot any root or BusyBox issues.
The Root Check mode displays, common su binary locations and file permissions, along with root uid/gid results, Superuser.apk installation and version, adb shell default user mode, and the System defined PATH.

The application makes it very simple and easy export the detailed output via email or any other social media application installed on the device (Twitter, SMS, etc). Easy sharing of the detailed and technical results provides convenience for sharing! One simple button press allows Root or BusyBox details to be shared for collaborating or troubleshooting!

This application will test the device for root access. Very simple, quick and reliable test method to check for root access. The su binary is the most common binary used on Android devices to grant root access. This application will check and verify the su binary location and permissions on the device. This information is generally the most helpful in diagnosing issues with root access.

A common method for resolving issues around properly installing and configuring root access via the su binary is to gather the permissions around the su binary along with the installation location. All this information is quickly summarized in a few seconds by this application. To grant even greater convenience, this information can be quickly exported and shared for assistance in resolving su binary and root issues.

The widget provided along with this application allows easy and constant monitoring of root access status. The widget allows the user to setup a timer interval to check for root and busybox status. The widget will always keep the user up to date via on screen widget notifications regarding root and busybox installation and operating status.

Gaining root access varies based on manufacturer, model, and carrier. The application currently provides rooting guide links to over 40 devices and is expanding. If a device does not yet have a guide for rooting linked in the application, please refer to http://www.google.com to find the appropriate rooting support areas for your specific device. Other popular web sites which provide rooting guides are http://forum.xda-developers.com and http://forum.sdx-developers.com.

Please don't leave negative feedback! Instead, please email me with your feedback, suggestions and comments! Feel free to email your advanced root/BusyBox results along with your feedback! Thank you!!

Formerly known as Root Checker and Root Check .
SEO: root check , root checker , android root , verify root , check root , Superuser , administrator , root access , busybox check , su checker, su check, test root, root tester .

Recent changes:
Version 1.3.3 - 1.3.0
** Minor fixes

Version 1.2.9
** Updated App Icon
** Minor fixes

Version 1.2.8
** Added detection and results for SuperSU application

Version 1.2.7
** Added root guides for latest common devices

Version 1.2.6 - 1.2.3
** Minor bug fixes!

Version 1.2.2
** Disclaimer disagree continues to use application
** More bug fixes!

Version 1.2.1
** Bug fixes!

Version 1.2.0
** Added widget for consistent status updates
** Added intelligent analysis output to Root Check results

Root Quiz Limited

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:17:34 +0000

Please send me feedback! Always looking to improve my applications! I try to respond to all emails!

Ever wonder how much you know about Root? Ever wonder what else there is to learn about Root?

A simple quiz will gauge your knowledge of Root on the Android device. Compare, compete and share your results!

The limited version allows one full Basic or Advanced quiz. Same questions and same quality as the Pro version.

Overall goal is to help everybody further their knowledge, including myself, in a fun manner.

A lot of information is available about Root access on Android devices. Many forums and blogs provide this information. I've organized the most relevant pieces of this information into my free application available in the Market: All About Root - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.joeykrim.allaboutroot .

The overall rankings are listed: http://www.rootquiz.com/results

Personalized banners are available to display results: http://www.rootquiz.com/badges

I want to improve the application! Please contact me via email, twitter, IRC or on the forums with feedback, both good and bad. Thanks for your support!

Recent changes:
Version 1.0.3
** Updated text layouts (improved Results link and credits)
** Minor bug fix
Version 1.0.2:
** Updated Results page layout/text
** Minor bug fixes
Version 1.0.1:
** Added email and share buttons to Results
** Updated badges link on Results
Ver 1.0:
** Initial release!

ROMDashboard Developer Tool

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:16:52 +0000

**Only the developer can add this application to your ROM**
** If you want support, please direct your developer to https://www.romdashboard.com/ **

This application will not operate properly without support from the ROM developer.

Current Features:
**Receive a developer provided welcome message after first boot
**Receive battery and bandwidth efficient pushed developer announcements
**Receive ROM update notifications
**Easily download ROM updates (including hash matching)
**View all of a developer's provided contact information (Twitter, Github, Links for Forum Profiles or Personal Web Site, etc)
**Access important ROM specific information
**View historic developer announcements

Recent changes:
v1.0.6
*Added support for ROM Version names
*Added ROM Update download average speed and time remaining
*Added ROM Update download cancel button
*Bug fixes
v1.0.5
*Added support for auto-subscribing to developer announcements
v1.0.4
*Added paranoid setting to prevent IMEI/ESN from being used
*Salted and updated IMEI/ESN hash function to SHA-512
*Bug fix on prematurely ending of first announce
*Bug fix for users that "dirty flash" a ROM

ROM Quiz Limited

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:21:00 +0000

**FREE TRIAL!!**
**LIMITED VERSION ALLOWS ONE FULL QUALITY QUIZ!**

Please send me feedback! Always looking to improve my applications! I try to respond to all emails!

Ever wonder what a ROM is? Ever wonder what common Android customization terms are?
Think you already know the answers to these common questions?

ROM Quiz is a simple application with a goal of making learning and sharing knowledge fun! ROM quiz contains many questions and answers regarding the Android customization scene. This Android application allows the user to quickly and easily complete a quiz gauging their knowledge.

The common sections of Android ROM and kernel customization covered on this quiz by both Basic and Advanced levels of the quiz are: Android File System Structure, ADB, the kernel including tweaks, the recovery, common ROM tweaks and AOSP terminology.

The final quiz score is instantly calculated. The user is able to easily compare their score against others users.

The results can easily be shared through banners which display the user name or ID along with their quiz level and score!

Results for all users are available: http://www.romquiz.com/results

The limited verison delivers the same quality experience as the Pro version. User is able to complete one full quiz and view their results online. The results are instantly calculated!

In addition, the results can be compared to compete with others and also shared online with convenient personalized banners displaying either a personalized user id or account name along with the quiz type and score!

Please contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas. Email, twitter @joeykrim, IRC, or on the forums.

Thanks for the support!

Recent changes:
V 1.0.2
** Updated text layouts (improved Results link, quiz titles and credits)
** Minor bug fix
V 1.0.1
** Improved output on Results page
** Minor bug fixes
V 1.0
Initial Release!

Build Prop Editor

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:18:34 +0000

** VIEW OR BACKUP WITHOUT ROOT ACCESS**
** SAVE CHANGES WITH ROOT ACCESS **

** EMAIL ME FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS! **

This application makes modifying the build.prop file very simple and quick.

Features:
**Quickly backup and restore the build.prop file
**Easily view and edit (root required) the current build.prop
**View a few common build.prop tweaks
**Easily share/export the build.prop

Android uses the /system/build.prop file to store important device information. The type of information stored here ranges from how the device identifies itself (EVO, DROID, Galaxy Nexus, etc) with the Android Market to screen pixel density.

There are many options available through modifying the values in this file, build.prop. Many tweaks are available by modify these system values stored in the build.prop in order to allow better or custom performance and layout.

To start out, any user is able to view their default /system/build.prop file. They're able to see how the device identifies itself to the Android Market and to all applications. They're able to see custom settings regarding WiFi, themes, bluetooth, dalvik vm, default ringtones, etc.

Some common tweaks are: modify how the device appears to the Android Market in order to obtain applications, increase the screen pixel density (similar to adjusting the resolution), add custom ROM information, or adjust window animation speed.

Some of the common keys which users modify are: ro.build.fingerprint, ro.build.description, dalvik.vm.heapsize and ro.sf.lcd_density . Making modifications to these keys result in custom configurations of the /system/build.prop and custom layout/performance of the device.

Busybox is NOT required. All modifications are handled inside the application reducing the reliance on external applications. The application is self contained. Due to Android's standard security model, changes are only allowed to be saved with root access.

The application has a backup feature allowing backup copies to be made of the /system/build.prop file. Along with backup, the application has a restore feature allowing any backed up build.prop file to be restore and become the active /system/build.prop file. The application also has a maintenance feature allowing the user to delete backup copies in order to keep their collection organized and updated.

The device information section of the application displays the common key and values used by applications, including the Android Market. This information allows the user to better understand the values applications use to view their device.

Please email me, tweet me or find me on IRC and provide feedback, suggestions and comments. I'm always interested in improving my applications!
Thanks for your support!

SEO: build.prop system/build.prop /system/build.prop modify change save backup restore adjust root access ro.build.description ro.build.fingerprint dalvik.vm.heapsize ro.sf.lcd_density

Recent changes:
Version 1.1.4
** Minor bug fixes
Version 1.1.3
** Minor bug fixes
** Added whats new dialog
Version 1.1.2
** Updated launcher icons
** Added minor bug fix
Version 1.1.1
** Added email/share buttons to Device Info page
** Added text formatting and more tweaks and info to Device and Tweaks page
** Added /system/build.prop file info to Viewer and Editor pages
Version 1.1.0
** Added management for backup, restoring and removing backups of build.prop

WiMAX Key Checker

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:56:16 +0000

** WARNING: ONLY for the Sprint HTC Evo or Sprint HTC Shift with root access. WiMAX (4G) key check will NOT work on ANY other device or under ANY other conditions. **
** DISCLAIMER: The average user will not encounter these issues and will not need this application. **

Purpose: Troubleshoot WiMAX (4G) connection issues on the Sprint HTC EVO or Sprint HTC Shift due to potentially missing RSA Encryption Keys. Assist Sprint HTC EVO or Sprint HTC Shift enthusiasts by providing a simple method of WiMAX (4G) RSA Key presence verification.

This application allows the user to easily find out whether or not their WiMAX RSA Key is present. The WiMAX RSA key is required in order for WiMAX to properly operate.

A very important step in troubleshooting WiMAX connection issues includes determining whether or not WiMAX RSA key is present.

Unfortunately, sometimes during the process of customizing and modifying the Sprint HTC EVO or Sprint HTC Shift the WiMAX RSA key is erased. If the key is lost, WiMAX will not work.

Please provide feedback based on the limited set of features currently present. This is my first application and I've done my best to make sure it provides the basic functionality. In future versions I hope to improve many aspects.

Please bear with me as I work to improve it! Feel free to email me with suggestions, comments and feedback!

Open source project: http://www.github.com/joeykrim/WimaxKeys

Recent changes:
Version 3.0
* Added Bugsense for better troubleshooting
* Cleaned up code
Version 2.9
* Adjusted search starting point to improve efficiency for all users
* Improve UI wording and layout for great clarity and useability
* Fixed minor bug to improve search pattern

ROM Quiz Pro

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:33:45 +0000

Please send me feedback! Always looking to improve my applications! I try to respond to all emails!

Ever wonder what a ROM is? Ever wonder how to customize an Android device? Ever curious what terms such as root, overclock and custom ROM refer to?
Think you already know the answers to these common questions?

ROM Quiz is a simple application with a goal of making learning and sharing knowledge fun! ROM quiz contains many questions and answers regarding the Android customization scene. This ROM customization quiz application allows the user to quickly and easily complete a quiz gauging their knowledge.

The common sections of Android ROM and kernel customization covered on this quiz by both Basic and Advanced levels of the quiz are: Android File System Structure, ADB, the kernel including tweaks, the recovery, common ROM tweaks and AOSP terminology.

The final quiz score is instantly calculated. The user is able to easily compare their score against others users.

The results can easily be shared through banners which display the user name or ID along with their quiz level and score!

Results for all users are available: http://www.romquiz.com/results

The Pro version provides all the features of the limited version with the additional option of displaying cited resources for missed questions and allowing unlimited quizzes!

The Pro version is ideal for those who wish to critique their ROM knowledge through learning and studying the additional resources provided.

The Pro version is also great for those who wish to perfect their score!

Please contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas. Email, twitter @joeykrim, IRC, or on the forums.

Thanks for the support!

Recent changes:
V 1.0.2
** Updated text layouts (improved Results link, quiz titles and credits)
** Minor bug fix
V 1.0.1
** Improved Results page
** Minor bug fix
V 1.0
Initial Release!