Help with ghost push virus

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I am running Stock ROM JB 4.1.2 98.72.16.XT912.Verizon.en.US and its infected by ghost push virus. I don't have access to a pc. So flashing by fastboot is not possible. Is it possible to reflash the same firmware or another one with the stock recovery? Or should I install Safestarp on the infected system and boot up a custom ROM.

For those who don't know what's ghost push, its a virus that roots the phone and installs as a system app. So a factory reset won't fix the issue.

Where can I download safestrap for unused partitions. I think the link is down. Does safe slot give same speed. I guess its better to flash there to be on the safer side. What do you suggest?

 

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I am running Stock ROM JB 4.1.2 98.72.16.XT912.Verizon.en.US and its infected by ghost push virus. I don't have access to a pc. So flashing by fastboot is not possible. Is it possible to reflash the same firmware or another one with the stock recovery? Or should I install Safestarp on the infected system and boot up a custom ROM.

For those who don't know what's ghost push, its a virus that roots the phone and installs as a system app. So a factory reset won't fix the issue.

flash firmware with RSD Lite
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3023837

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flash firmware with RSD Lite
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3023837

[INDEX] Motorola Droid Razr Development (2015)

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No access computer is my biggest problem

 

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I don't think you can be sure, unless you flashed firmware, which requires a PC

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I don't think you can be sure, unless you flashed firmware, which requires a PC

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I am going to install safestrap for unused partition and install cm 12.1 on it. I guess that's the best option for now. Once I finish if I try removing the system apps and end up with a no boot in stock ROM will it affect safestrap and my CM 12.1

 

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I am going to install safestrap for unused partition and install cm 12.1 on it. I guess that's the best option for now. Once I finish if I try removing the system apps and end up with a no boot in stock ROM will it affect safestrap and my CM 12.1

you cannot wipe stock system, safestrap is installed there, and requires a working rom.
but if you just use a custom rom, it should be safe to leave system as is.
or even install a custom rom over system (stock slot)
roms on stock or safe slots are a little faster than roms on rom slot 1-4
slot 1-4 are good for testing a rom is to see if you like it, but most prefer their main rom on stock slot or safe slot.
If installing a custom rom over stock just be sure to not to reboot stock if you see errors
if see errors post them here, so we can try to diagnose.


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Thanks for your reply....so its completely safe to install cm 12.1 on stock slot using safestrap with unused partition....I thought it will brick the device bcoz of bootloader n kernal and should install on safe slot.

While flashing I guess I should wipe data cache dalvic flash the ROM, gapps and the ram zip then wipe cache and dalvic cache.

 

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Thanks for your reply....so its completely safe to install cm 12.1 on stock slot using safestrap with unused partition....I thought it will brick the device bcoz of bootloader n kernal and should install on safe slot.

While flashing I guess I should wipe data cache dalvic flash the ROM, gapps and the ram zip then wipe cache and dalvic cache.

cm12.1 can be installed over stock rom, but you may find cm11 more stable.
custom kernels are booted after stock kernel using kexec.

kexec, abbreviated from kernel execution and derived from the Unix/Linux kernel call exec, is a mechanism of the Linux kernel that allows "live" booting of a new kernel "over" the currently running one.

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I have flashed in safe slot and booted up cm 12.1 fine. Thanks a lot for your help. I guess I can boot into the default system also fine. Is there anything I need to be aware of like formatting internal storage or anything that can brick the device

 

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I have flashed in safe slot and booted up cm 12.1 fine. Thanks a lot for your help. I guess I can boot into the default system also fine. Is there anything I need to be aware of like formatting internal storage or anything that can brick the device

nope, just don't wipe /system partition without installing a rom right after.
cache, dalvik, data, internal storage and SD card can be wiped

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