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I have a question, when custom ROMs are available and we flash them to our Hero does that mean we will lose the Sprint apps that came with our phone? If so is there a way to back them up and restore them on the new ROM? I am most concerned about the GPS app.
Can you just
adb pull /system/app/Sprint_Navigator.apk C:\
and then install that apk?
nelson8403 said:
Can you just
adb pull /system/app/Sprint_Navigator.apk C:\
and then install that apk?
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That would definitely work but there is no reason the apps should not be included. It's all up to the rom dev. But that would definitely work. That's how the Dream developers got the Sprint apps on the Dream.
chuckhriczko said:
That would definitely work but there is no reason the apps should not be included. It's all up to the rom dev. But that would definitely work.
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This is what got Cyanogen in trouble and the C&D order. He was including Google licensed apps into his ROM.
Chances are custom ROM devs will not have the apps included for the same reasons.
Treefallingquietly said:
This is what got Cyanogen in trouble and the C&D order. He was including Google licensed apps into his ROM.
Chances are custom ROM devs will not have the apps included for the same reasons.
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That is true, however Sprint has done no such thing yet. My theory is do until you get caught
nelson8403 said:
Can you just
adb pull /system/app/Sprint_Navigator.apk C:\
and then install that apk?
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So, could i 'pull' the NFL app from my phone and email it to my friend with a G1 so he could use it too?
Negrito said:
So, could i 'pull' the NFL app from my phone and email it to my friend with a G1 so he could use it too?
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Yep. The only one that did not work for me and my dream was the Sprint tv app.
chuckhriczko said:
Yep. The only one that did not work for me and my dream was the Sprint tv app.
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Seriously? Dude i think you just made my best friends day!
Little help?
Ok, so i have a Mac and everything seems to be working ok but when i do this:
96-26-56-112:tools brynehobbs$ ./adb pull /system/app/Sprint_NFL.apk desktop
1185 KB/s (288423 bytes in 0.237s)
96-26-56-112:tools brynehobbs$
There is nothing new on my desktop. I'm not too sure what the 'local' path should be though...
Negrito said:
Ok, so i have a Mac and everything seems to be working ok but when i do this:
96-26-56-112:tools brynehobbs$ ./adb pull /system/app/Sprint_NFL.apk desktop
1185 KB/s (288423 bytes in 0.237s)
96-26-56-112:tools brynehobbs$
There is nothing new on my desktop. I'm not too sure what the 'local' path should be though...
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Im not quite sure how the folder structure is for Mac OS but since it is unix this command will work:
Code:
./adb pull /system/app/Sprint_NFL.apk .
The dot basically says extract it right here. You can then look in the directory where adb is located and the file should be there.
Negrito said:
Seriously? Dude i think you just made my best friends day!
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Yeah man. I was pretty psyched to have these apps (which personally, I like) on my Dream. The only complaint is the fantasy option in the NFL apk doesnt work on the Dream but then again, it currently does not work on my Hero so I dont know what gives there.
chuckhriczko said:
Im not quite sure how the folder structure is for Mac OS but since it is unix this command will work:
Code:
./adb pull /system/app/Sprint_NFL.apk .
The dot basically says extract it right here. You can then look in the directory where adb is located and the file should be there.
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Awesome bro! That worked like a charm.
I just pulled this little move.
adb pull /system/apps c:\androidsdk\Stockapps
Backed up all of the apps... just incase...
Small correction
justpastfinish said:
I just pulled this little move.
adb pull /system/apps c:\androidsdk\Stockapps
Backed up all of the apps... just incase...
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One small correction, it's "/system/app" (no plural s).
adb pull /system/app <wherever>
So i emailed my friend the Sprint_NFL.apk trough Gmail but when he tried to open it on his G1 he got: "there was a problem parsing the package"
Do i have to root his G1 and use adb to 'push' the file to the G1 for it to work properly?
justpastfinish said:
I just pulled this little move.
adb pull /system/apps c:\androidsdk\Stockapps
Backed up all of the apps... just incase...
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Thats a good idea, i just did that as well.
5tr4t4 said:
One small correction, it's "/system/app" (no plural s).
adb pull /system/app <wherever>
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Thank you... my bad...
I also am an Android/Linux noob. I dabble because I like to..
Negrito said:
So i emailed my friend the Sprint_NFL.apk trough Gmail but when he tried to open it on his G1 he got: "there was a problem parsing the package"
Do i have to root his G1 and use adb to 'push' the file to the G1 for it to work properly?
Thats a good idea, i just did that as well.
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Well it should work. I just checked the dream forum and the mods were forced to remove the links so you cant get them from there anymore either. I dont think root is necessary but maybe it is. I would try adb or make sure he has install apps from unknown sources checked in settings->applications.
chuckhriczko said:
Well it should work. I just checked the dream forum and the mods were forced to remove the links so you cant get them from there anymore either. I dont think root is necessary but maybe it is. I would try adb or make sure he has install apps from unknown sources checked in settings->applications.
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Yeah he has it checked, but he is across town so i cant quite adb it right this second. Next time i see him i'll see it i can get it going for him. Thanks for all your help!
Thanks for everyone's input I successfully backup up all my apps. Just in case. It was interesting to see the size of each app.
Just incase no one has stumbled upon it yet...
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...-modaco-custom-rom-core-featuring-wavesecure/
CDMA Rom - Modaco
Copied the following onto my Android's SD card:
http://cid-3cf744d4c83401e6.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public
build.prop
build.sapphire.prop
Maps.apk
Unplugged my phone and waited for it to prep the SD card
Fired up the application Terminal Emulator
Typed the following commands:
Code:
suYour phone may prompt you to allow or not allow this, allow it obviously, otherwise wait until you see a # before continuing to the next command
Code:
ashCode:
mount -o remount,rw /systemNext it's time to copy the build files into your system directory, but first you should backup the originals just in case.
Code:
cp /sdcard/build.prop /system
cp /sdcard/build.sapphire.prop /systemRemove the existing Google Maps app
Code:
cd /data/app
rm *Maps*
rm *maps*Code:
when i did this it siad it did not exist but i just keep going!!!
cd /data/dalvik-cache
rm *Maps*
rm *maps***END OF UPDATE**
All done with this part, time to reboot.
Code:
rebootGetting force close prompts for Google Voice? Yeah, go ahead and do the force close. Be sure to wait until your phone is done booting.
Now it's time to actually install the new app. So again, open up Terminal Emulator and type the following code:
Code:
suAgain, allow this command and/or wait until you see a # character
Code:
ash
mount -o remount,rw /system
install /sdcard/Maps.apk /system/app/At this point, I couldn't get things to work like the second post I linked earlier, so I'll did this command...
Code:
rebootGetting force close prompts for Google Voice again? Close the sucker and wait until your phone is fully booted.
Ok the app is installed and you may be thinking you're good to go, but you aren't. It's still not working for you like it wouldn't work for me. Do you have Google Voice installed before you did all this stuff? Most likely!
Go into your phone's settings and Manage Applications
Uninstall Google Voice
Fire up the Market and search for Google Voice
Install Google Voice
Reboot your phone (You can do this by holding the power button and select "reboot phone" or the long way through Terminal Emulator)
Run the Map app (now you may have your old address in there that you tried earlier, never fear. Just clear the map from the map menu)
Put in some directions like you normally would
You should see the option for "Navigate" after it gets the directions. Click it.
Accept the installation of the voice guide thingy
You're done! Revel in the awesomeness!
Get a beer and laugh at your friends with an iPhone
these is what i did exactley and it worked for me
I DONT NO HOW LONG THIS WILL WORK FOR!!!!!!
File to download
http://www.filefactory.com/dlf/f/a1a...apphireNav.zip
dskyers said:
http://www.filefactory.com/dlf/f/a1a...apphireNav.zip
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Dead link .
This is maps from the droid dump? I tried using this on hero and wont work ill try again.
manup456 said:
This is maps from the droid dump? I tried using this on hero and wont work ill try again.
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reading from earler i saw some post were it said it does not work on hero roms... i dunno why??? your the great manup maybe you can help us out with some of that great super xda knowlege you have buddy its crazy i feel like i have a brand new phone excited as hell and all its doing is telling me turn left and right lol
I am testing now to see if it works or what it needs to work maybe some libs that 1.6 has and 2.0 but hero does not so ill look into this.
These instructions need major work bro make no sense.
i've done EVERYTHING and when i did these steps..and i finally got it!!!
manup456 said:
These instructions need major work bro make no sense.
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/Twerd.
-bZj
manup456 said:
I am testing now to see if it works or what it needs to work maybe some libs that 1.6 has and 2.0 but hero does not so ill look into this.
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Manup,
The Maps 3.2 only works on 1.6+, unfortunately hero is 1.5
manup456 said:
I am testing now to see if it works or what it needs to work maybe some libs that 1.6 has and 2.0 but hero does not so ill look into this.
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Wont work on stock hero ROMs, tattoo yes, but hero no
i dunno i thought my instructions were pretty good its what i did and got mines to work sry if it does not work for you but like i isad works for me
just a question
dskyers said:
i dunno i thought my instructions were pretty good its what i did and got mines to work sry if it does not work for you but like i isad works for me
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has to be done this only for cyn or is suppose to work in other to , because i was able to work with cyn but not in other donut rom
I am using Modaco 2.0 Beta
I would love to remove the curved grey bar in the lockscreen apk, which I am led to believe is com.htc.resources.apk and is located in system/framework
within that is a folder res/drawable-port-480x320, which contains the 4 .png files.
Thing is, if I simply remove them, it throws the phone in a continuous loop when booting up, so obviously it is looking for something to go int here.
Is there any way anyone can tell me what should be there if I simply want to remove the grey bar ?
grifforama said:
I am using Modaco 2.0 Beta
I would love to remove the curved grey bar in the lockscreen apk, which I am led to believe is com.htc.resources.apk and is located in system/framework
within that is a folder res/drawable-port-480x320, which contains the 4 .png files.
Thing is, if I simply remove them, it throws the phone in a continuous loop when booting up, so obviously it is looking for something to go int here.
Is there any way anyone can tell me what should be there if I simply want to remove the grey bar ?
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I am not sure what Modaco's lockscreen looks like but you can get a clear lock screen from fresh and push it in with the pre-kitchen. I dunno exactly what you are wanting to remove though. Just removing pictures isn't a good idea, open it in photoshop or something and make it transparent.
If you don't know how to do that, you can give me your file and Ill see what I can do.
I was wondering the same thing. I moved from fresh 1.1 to test this out, but I liked having one of Noj's lockscreens. I tried to use the kitchen to push it and it worked but that stock gray bar was still there blocking it. any help would be appreciated
wtphoto said:
I was wondering the same thing. I moved from fresh 1.1 to test this out, but I liked having one of Noj's lockscreens. I tried to use the kitchen to push it and it worked but that stock gray bar was still there blocking it. any help would be appreciated
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Griff emailed me earlier saying he had figured that out. Maybe we can get him to post back his fix.
OK, what you need to do if you are running Modaco is
go here
http://geekfor.me/kitchen/lockscreens/
and download one of the first 2 lockscreens, either (ClearLock w/ 1.1 icons) or (ClearLock w/ Stock icons)
Once you;ve installed the clear lockscreen, you can then update the wallpaper.
grifforama said:
OK, what you need to do if you are running Modaco is
go here
http://geekfor.me/kitchen/lockscreens/
and download one of the first 2 lockscreens, either (ClearLock w/ 1.1 icons) or (ClearLock w/ Stock icons)
Once you;ve installed the clear lockscreen, you can then update the wallpaper.
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tried this and it got rid of the bar but when I push one of the other lockscreens it doesnt have the bar any more but it shows a wallpaper behind the lockscreen. I tried useing the fresh kitchen to clear the lockscreen cache but still does it.
any ideas?
Maybe try using the lockscreen cache removal tool on the kitchen ?
grifforama said:
Maybe try using the lockscreen cache removal tool on the kitchen ?
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tried it and still shows the stock wallpaper behind it. I also tried just running it through recovery as an update.zip and still came up that way. im kinda confused on it lol fresh kitchen has worked for stuff like this every other time I have tried it.
edit:ok got it I had to manualy go into system/etc/lockscreen/port/ and clear everything out of it
grifforama said:
OK, what you need to do if you are running Modaco is
go here
http://geekfor.me/kitchen/lockscreens/
and download one of the first 2 lockscreens, either (ClearLock w/ 1.1 icons) or (ClearLock w/ Stock icons)
Once you;ve installed the clear lockscreen, you can then update the wallpaper.
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wtphoto said:
tried it and still shows the stock wallpaper behind it. I also tried just running it through recovery as an update.zip and still came up that way. im kinda confused on it lol fresh kitchen has worked for stuff like this every other time I have tried it.
edit:ok got it I had to manualy go into system/etc/lockscreen/port/ and clear everything out of it
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I was gonna say post a screenshot, but I see you got it fixed.
let me know if you need any help with my lockscreens, I can always make a patch to clear just about anything up.
wtphoto said:
tried it and still shows the stock wallpaper behind it. I also tried just running it through recovery as an update.zip and still came up that way. im kinda confused on it lol fresh kitchen has worked for stuff like this every other time I have tried it.
edit:ok got it I had to manualy go into system/etc/lockscreen/port/ and clear everything out of it
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NM Got it myself.
I am having this same problem I can't seem to get rid of the lockscreen background image I have done:
rm -r /data/misc/lockscreen
and flashed every clear lockscreen .zip I could find if I do what Wtphoto did with system/etc/lockscreen/port/ would I do something like:
rm -r system/etc/lockscreen/port/
I am so used to the clear lockscreen I can't do without it now and it's been so easy to get rid of with Fresh Roms but for some reason any other Rom that I flash will not let me remove the stock backgroung image
Lessthantito said:
I am having this same problem I can't seem to get rid of the lockscreen background image I have done:
rm -r /data/misc/lockscreen
and flashed every clear lockscreen .zip I could find if I do what Wtphoto did with system/etc/lockscreen/port/ would I do something like:
rm -r system/etc/lockscreen/port/
I am so used to the clear lockscreen I can't do without it now and it's been so easy to get rid of with Fresh Roms but for some reason any other Rom that I flash will not let me remove the stock backgroung image
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im not sure if that command would work or not. I just went into /system/etc/lockscreen/port and manually remonved all the files in it there are 6 wallpaper.jpg's and 1 wallpaper.png. its really not that much work to just go in and remove them all
wtphoto said:
im not sure if that command would work or not. I just went into /system/etc/lockscreen/port and manually remonved all the files in it there are 6 wallpaper.jpg's and 1 wallpaper.png. its really not that much work to just go in and remove them all
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Sounds like you used Droid Explorer or similar to do so
Is it possible to add the clear lockscreen to AOSP 1.6 after it's on the phone?
athlet1c said:
Sounds like you used Droid Explorer or similar to do so
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no on the droid explorer I was in adb but I dont know all the different commands that are available in it so I just used the ones that I know. might be the long way but hey it works. lol
I cant seem to get rid of the back round screen behind the clear lock. I might just make a transparent one but i was wondering how you were able too Ill try another thing
Ecit NVM I FInally got it to work... installed the clear lock screen zip from Geeksfor.me and Removed the screens in /system/etc/lockscreen/port then reboot .In Business now
I have never had a problem getting rid of the background lock image before with Fresh's Pre-Kitchen or rm -r /data/misc/lockscreen but on the TTG1.6 Rom and MoDaCo 2.2 I could not remove the image but rm -r system/etc/lockscreen/port worked after looking through about 10 different threads on removing this image thanks to whoever figured that out
wtphoto, how did you remove those images? I am using root explorer but the images say they are read only. did you have to put a command in the terminal? I have better terminal installed so I could use that if I need to, just need the command code. Thanks in advance.
corybucher said:
wtphoto, how did you remove those images? I am using root explorer but the images say they are read only. did you have to put a command in the terminal? I have better terminal installed so I could use that if I need to, just need the command code. Thanks in advance.
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I wasnt using a terminal I was using adb but I would assume it would be the same in the terminal you need to remount the system as read/write
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
wtphoto said:
I wasnt using a terminal I was using adb but I would assume it would be the same in the terminal you need to remount the system as read/write
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
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Awesome, got it thanks for the help. Wish I knew more about commands and such but I am trying to learn.
Hey i was wondering if anyone knew how to change the Verizon Wireless text in the notification screen and lock screen on the Droid x!? Easy way??
MonoDraken said:
Hey i was wondering if anyone knew how to change the Verizon Wireless text in the notification screen and lock screen on the Droid x!? Easy way??
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look here and on droidforums for modifying the eri.xml
HMmm let me look!
http://alldroid.org/default.aspx?g=posts&t=876
Thanks for that but i am wondering if there is a easier way?..
MonoDraken said:
Thanks for that but i am wondering if there is a easier way?..
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Pay me to do it for you
Haha i would but dont have credit card or anything like that lol...
and parents wont let me use there... -.-'
MonoDraken said:
Thanks for that but i am wondering if there is a easier way?..
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Its actually quite easy. Takes like 5 minutes.
I'm like a noon at these things :/
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
It's really not that hard and the feeling of accomplishment you will get by doing it yourself will be worth it.
Just do it.
Just used this method and it was super easy! Got rid of that stupid VZW name and replaced it with something cool. Thanks a bunch!!
Dont really wanna mess up my phone so lol.
MonoDraken said:
Hey i was wondering if anyone knew how to change the Verizon Wireless text in the notification screen and lock screen on the Droid x!? Easy way??
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Casen said:
http://alldroid.org/default.aspx?g=posts&t=876
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Wanted to thank MD for starting the thread and Casen for the lnk. Very cool. I now have "android droidX".
MD- how far have you got? Try downloading the android sdk and you can start experimenting with ADB (android debug bridge). If you just google "android sdk" you can go right to google's site and they have instructions there. Or maybe you have all ready messed around with ADB?
anyways, cheers for the good question.
Thanks and idk im trying to look for a easier way first. Theres a app out there it just doesnt support DX yet.
Whenever I push my changed apk back to my system I lose all of my contacts. What's up?
zehkaiser said:
Whenever I push my changed apk back to my system I lose all of my contacts. What's up?
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I had that same problem originally. Did you follow the directions on the link exactly? If you push the framework-res.apk back to the phone while it is running "normally"- that is what happens (or it happened to me at least).
But when I booted into recovery, mounted system (it will actually read unmount when it is mounted) and then pushed the apk- I didn't have that problem.
I am not sure if that was the only step that made the difference- but is the only one I can think of.
thepolishguy said:
I had that same problem originally. Did you follow the directions on the link exactly? If you push the framework-res.apk back to the phone while it is running "normally"- that is what happens (or it happened to me at least).
But when I booted into recovery, mounted system (it will actually read unmount when it is mounted) and then pushed the apk- I didn't have that problem.
I am not sure if that was the only step that made the difference- but is the only one I can think of.
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Thanks. I couldn't get my system to recognize the phone while in recovery. I ended up mounting the system while the phone was in Media Sync Mode, issuing the "stop" command, replacing the files and rebooting. Worked like a charm. :-D
zehkaiser said:
Thanks. I couldn't get my system to recognize the phone while in recovery. I ended up mounting the system while the phone was in Media Sync Mode, issuing the "stop" command, replacing the files and rebooting. Worked like a charm. :-D
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That sounds easier. I am no ADB wizard. Could you type it out for me?
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
etc.
Or whatever commands you issued?
Thanks.
It's much easier to use Android Terminal Emulator on the phone instead of the cable/ADB method.
dave8311 said:
It's much easier to use Android Terminal Emulator on the phone instead of the cable/ADB method.
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A couple of things...
1. This is in no way meant as a "come back". Just my view.
2. Whether it is easier to use terminal or not - I still need the commands.
3. And for me it is easier to use a full size key board. The USB cable is less of a hassle to me then the mini touch screen keyboard.
Again- that's just me.
I hope you enjoy this. These are pretty easy for me to make, so if you have a request... ... At any rate, "thank" me if you like it and use it. And if you screw anything up and your phone explodes, or breaks, or Smurfs attack from outer space, it's your fault. you have been warned!
How to flash:
1. Unzip the file so you have "splash1.img" and place this file in your "tools" folder of your SDK package.
2. Boot into your bootloader (fastboot mode)
3. From the command prompt: Change directories to your SDK "Tools" folder then type:
Code:
fastboot flash splash1 splash1.img
4. Reboot and enjoy
Got a preview pic by chance. Also check your pm's.
Preview pic should be up... I see it on my end?? It's HUGE. lol..
Anyone else not see the pic?
EDIT: Just checked the OP on a different PC, and pic WAS NOT showing up. This has now been corrected. ...
How do we revert to default, if desired?
smalis said:
How do we revert to default, if desired?
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You will have to re-flash the default boot splash. Using the same method as mentioned.
Note: I will update the OP with the stock Boot splash as well, once I receive my phone.
OK, stupid question time (my specialty) I get into the Inspire bootloader OK, but then how do I call up or otherwise access "command prompt"? It's not like I have a menu button I can push, and command prompt doesn't seem to be one of the options displayed on the screen. I may be overlooking the obvious, and if so I apologize.
Ultra Droid said:
OK, stupid question time (my specialty) I get into the Inspire bootloader OK, but then how do I call up or otherwise access "command prompt"? It's not like I have a menu button I can push, and command prompt doesn't seem to be one of the options displayed on the screen. I may be overlooking the obvious, and if so I apologize.
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What T.A.G. was referring to was using the command prompt in Windows. This would also be used in conjunction with having the Android SDK installed in Windows.
Wolf_2 said:
What T.A.G. was referring to was using the command prompt in Windows. This would also be used in conjunction with having the Android SDK installed in Windows.
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OK, *now* I understand! Told you, dumb questions are my specialty!
Thanks much!
-Mike
The only dumb questions are those that are not asked.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium App.
tribalartgod-
Awesome job!
kimtyson said:
tribalartgod-
Awesome job!
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Thanks. I've been slacking on a lot of stuff here lately. Bout to go full force on this stuff again soon. (Job and life away from Android takes priority.) Stay tuned.
can this be flashed through cwr?
stryfe2010 said:
can this be flashed through cwr?
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I have not tried it. So as of right now, the official answer is NO. If you decide to try anyway, it's at your own risk. I'm not responsible if your phone becomes a pretty brick.