Samsung Galaxy Backdoor

Samsung Galaxy devices running proprietary Android versions come with a back-door that provides remote access to the data stored on the device.

In particular, the proprietary software that is in charge of handling the communications with the modem, using the Samsung IPC protocol, implements a class of requests known as RFS commands, that allows the modem to perform remote I/O operations on the phone’s storage. As the modem is running proprietary software, it is likely that it offers over-the-air remote control, that could then be used to issue the incriminated RFS messages and access the phone’s file system.

via SamsungGalaxyBackdoor – Replicant.

Which goes to show – closed, proprietary code is almost never a good thing!

APK Downloader [Latest] Download Directly | Chrome Extension v2 (Evozi Official)

Have you ever wanted to get your hands on the latest game, only to find that the Google Play thought it wasn’t compatible with your phone?Maybe you don’t have a snapdragon device, but youre’re pretty sure an old device could handle it still. Have a Kindle Fire and want access to more than just the Amazon AppStore?Until now you’ve been stuck, but a new online service also come with Chrome extension called APK Downloader will allow you to download an apk file from the Google Play directly to your desktop rather than to your device.
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/

Servers Ultimate – turn your Android into a server

This free app turns your Android device into one of 10 different kinds of servers:

DLNA, DNS, DDNS, Email, FTP, Proxy, SMS, Time, Web and/or WebDAV server!

Run your own free DLNA, DNS, Dynamic DNS, Email, FTP(S), Proxy, SMS Gateway, Time, HTTP(S) and/or (secure) WebDAV server

It can even run different services concurrently.

Servers Ultimate – Android Apps on Google Play.

ASUS Padfone, tablet and smartphone in one

You can put the phone in the tablet, allowing you to display the phone screen on the tablet. Because there are 2 batteries, they can charge each other. It comes with a pen, which you can use as the headset.

‧Enlarge your screen size any time you need to
‧Seamless transition of applications between pad and phone
‧Eliminate data transfer hassle with a single storage pool
‧One SIM card for two devices
‧Use the pad as an extended battery to charge your phone
‧Have a video conferencing experience and easily share with family and friends

The Padfone has been specifically created to fulfill a demand for both smartphone and tablet

via Get the latest update on ASUS Padfone..

Remove the people in the background of your photos

Scalado has a system that removes the people in the background of pictures:

“When capturing photos in a busy area, like a public square or a concert for example, it is often difficult to get a clean shot without unwanted objects entering the frame.

Now you can capture the shot anyway, and simply let the camera remove the people for you! Point your camera and take a photo. Afterwards you can remove anyone moving around, or select your friends and remove any strangers.”

Remove – Scalado.

eBlaster – set android to alarm when leaving or entering virtual fences

Set up virtual fences around key locations, such as malls, parks, beaches, movie theaters, sports facilities, work locations … and be notified when children or employees enter or leave these important places.

via SpectorSoft – eBlaster | mobile for Android.

It can do a lot more scary stuff as well, such as transmitting SMS / Web history / voice call logs and finding current location

Samsung DIVE – track and protect your Samsung Android device

Samsung DIVE.

The Help page tells you how to set up the service. Unfortunately, T-Mobile has fucked up their version of the firmware, making it impossible to add a Samsung Account or register with this service.

See here for UK discussion

Fortunately it’s not too hard to update to the base Samsung firmware without voiding your warranty, as T-Mobile sends the phones directly to Samsung for fixing. T-Mobile Forum + links to instructions

These instructions take 10 minutes to implement

and upgrading to the leaked Gingerbread 2.3.4 also shouldn’t take too long.

These instructions are for the Samsung Galaxy S2