Completely Wipe Data Through SafeStrap?

[smokerbond]

Hello, I am currently rooted on OK3 using the new method.
My question is can I completely wipe out all internal data via SafeStrap? Or would I have to flash via Odin?
The issue is Factory Reset does not remove a specific Malware component. So it is likely installed in system partition. Is there a way to erase all content internally via SafeStrap and then flash new ROM (so I do not have to go through root process again)?

Thanks!

 

[Veid71]

Hello, I am currently rooted on OK3 using the new method.
My question is can I completely wipe out all internal data via SafeStrap? Or would I have to flash via Odin?
The issue is Factory Reset does not remove a specific Malware component. So it is likely installed in system partition. Is there a way to erase all content internally via SafeStrap and then flash new ROM (so I do not have to go through root process again)?

Thanks!

have you tried going into titanium backup and freezing and deleting the malware? and what is it and howd u get it? also try a full wipe even ur sd card if you think it might be on there if not then dont worry about it also try root uninstaller from the app store and try uninstalling it that way or going into a file explorer app and deleting it in there (file explorer, root explorer, etc etc)

 

[smokerbond]

have you tried going into titanium backup and freezing and deleting the malware? and what is it and howd u get it? also try a full wipe even ur sd card if you think it might be on there if not then dont worry about it also try root uninstaller from the app store and try uninstalling it that way or going into a file explorer app and deleting it in there (file explorer, root explorer, etc etc)

Thank you for the information, but given the nature of the code, it is not possible for me to determine what it has and has not infected. Obviously I would format the SD card, but that is not my primary concern. My question is will I be able to clear everything via Safestrap or will I have to use Odin to do a true 100% reset.

This is a controlled test (intentionally infected device) to test how effective the malware is at evading removal.

I guess the real question I am asking is "does flashing a new rom delete all previous data"

 

[painiac]

Thank you for the information, but given the nature of the code, it is not possible for me to determine what it has and has not infected. Obviously I would format the SD card, but that is not my primary concern. My question is will I be able to clear everything via Safestrap or will I have to use Odin to do a true 100% reset.

This is a controlled test (intentionally infected device) to test how effective the malware is at evading removal.

I guess the real question I am asking is "does flashing a new rom delete all previous data"

SafeStrap can selectively wipe any or all of the system partitions.
Flashing a ROM in SafeStrap overwrites the system partition, but does not by default wipe the cache and dalvik cache automatically (so if those remain, provided the ROM even boots with the wrong data in the caches, the malware may remain there depending on what files are infected).

Now...dare I ask why you are developing malware?

 

[Veid71]

SafeStrap can selectively wipe any or all of the system partitions.
Flashing a ROM in SafeStrap overwrites the system partition, but does not by default wipe the cache and dalvik cache automatically (so if those remain, provided the ROM even boots with the wrong data in the caches, the malware may remain there depending on what files are infected).

Now...dare I ask why you are developing malware?

I don't think he's developing male are I think he's been infected by some but I didn't even realize they had malware out there for our phones

 

[painiac]

I don't think he's developing male are I think he's been infected by some but I didn't even realize they had malware out there for our phones

He said he intentionally infected his device in order to test how difficult the malware is to remove.
Android phones now make up the bulk of all computing devices, so they're a huge target for malware developers. Malware is mostly spread through intentionally-infected pirated apps, but occasionally some slips through into the Play Store for short periods.

 

[Veid71]

SafeStrap can selectively wipe any or all of the system partitions.
Flashing a ROM in SafeStrap overwrites the system partition, but does not by default wipe the cache and dalvik cache automatically (so if those remain, provided the ROM even boots with the wrong data in the caches, the malware may remain there depending on what files are infected).

Now...dare I ask why you are developing malware?

He said he intentionally infected his device in order to test how difficult the malware is to remove.
Android phones now make up the bulk of all computing devices, so they're a huge target for malware developers. Malware is mostly spread through intentionally-infected pirated apps, but occasionally some slips through into the Play Store for short periods.[/Qrjght

0.o I didn't even realize malware for phones was real I thought people were just being dramatic about their phones breaking or downloading porn xD

 

[smokerbond]

SafeStrap can selectively wipe any or all of the system partitions.
Flashing a ROM in SafeStrap overwrites the system partition, but does not by default wipe the cache and dalvik cache automatically (so if those remain, provided the ROM even boots with the wrong data in the caches, the malware may remain there depending on what files are infected).

Now...dare I ask why you are developing malware?

So if I wipe the cache and dalvik cache (including the other partitions) with Safestrap the phone will be completely "fresh" after flashing a new ROM ?

He said he intentionally infected his device in order to test how difficult the malware is to remove.
Android phones now make up the bulk of all computing devices, so they're a huge target for malware developers. Malware is mostly spread through intentionally-infected pirated apps, but occasionally some slips through into the Play Store for short periods.

Exactly. There are many malicious insertions into the pirate scene. I am researching old malware to get a better understanding of android security.

 

[painiac]

So if I wipe the cache and dalvik cache (including the other partitions) with Safestrap the phone will be completely "fresh" after flashing a new ROM ?

In SafeStrap, choose "Advanced Wipe" and select everything except the "external SDcard". It should wipe out everything.