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One Click De-Cripple released for Captivate to enable install of Non-Market Apps

I have developed One Click De-cripple to enable installation of non-market on the Captivate with one click. While many of you may be saying that Android Central's Sideload Wonder Machine already does this, my program will make a persistent change to enable non-market app installation without being attached to a computer. OCD was developed in Visual Studio 2010, therefore prerequisites will be that the USB drivers already be installed, that .NET 4.0 be installed, and the phone is already rooted. If you have not yet rooted your phone, I recommend "Samsung Galaxy S One Click Root" by TGA_Gunnman.
v1.0.0.2.
Changes:
Added PayPal Donate button. If you like my program, please donate to help finance my further development for the Captivate.

I already have non market apps enabled on my captivate via clshortfuses one click. Is this something different?thanks
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droidal said:
I already have non market apps enabled on my captivate via clshortfuses one click. Is this something different?thanks
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Wow... don't know how I missed that one. I'm sure my project is using a similar mechanism but is geared specifically for the Captivate and at this time requires that the phone already be rooted.

I used his program to root and allow non market apps yesterday. Worked great for me but alot of people had problems. So go for it maybe yours will be good for those people.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797397
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

Almost complete
The logic is complete for OCD. Making a simple UI. Expect first release later today.

Do we really need another one...

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designgears said:
Do we really need another one...
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Agreed
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pwbosmbs
If you dont get it then nevermind..unrelated to topic also

designgears said:
Do we really need another one...
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I thought doing the database change through the shell was easy enough.

cappysw10 said:
I thought doing the database change through the shell was easy enough.
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DB edit through shell isn't that difficult. and YES... another one. Apparently some people have been experiencing issues with rageagainstthecage which is what SuperOneClick relies on. OCD does not rely on this mechanism and is designed for your average person with little or no *nix, coding, or CLI skills to free their phone. Gripe all you want but I'm sure someone will find it useful.
And without further ado...

A big thank you. It worked where others failed. Totally worth it!

Does this work on Eclair, Froyo or both?
I'm already rooted and have OCLF installed but I assume that doesn't matter, right?

rafter109 said:
Gripe all you want but I'm sure someone will find it useful.
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It wasn't a gripe, just an observation. Maybe a better alternative is for a campaign to get AT&T to uncripple the platform.
Anyway, good deal helping those that need it.
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OCD was designed and tested for 2.1 Eclair but will likely work on 2.2 Froyo. My understanding is that the manual process to enable non-market apps on 2.2 is identical to 2.1. If you are running 2.2 and have tried OCD, please share your experience.

gbrown2036 said:
Does this work on Eclair, Froyo or both?
I'm already rooted and have OCLF installed but I assume that doesn't matter, right?
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OCD should work with OCLF but has not been tested with it. OCD requires that the phone already be rooted so you are already half-way there.

Thanks dude, good work. I was tired of doing all that adb stuff !

it works
Worked like a charm....
finally got non market on my 2.2

I launch it and I get the black "Galaxy S" box but can't see anything in it but the half outline of two buttons. If the buttons have text, I can't read it.
Rooted w/ drivers installed. XP Pro SP3

Removing preloaded stuff???

Anyone know how? I don't need these trial games.
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The only way to remove those apps which are locked down by the carrier is to root your phone (whenever that comes out), and use titanium to remove/disable the apps.

HeavyComponent said:
Anyone know how? I don't need these trial games.
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Temp root it with visionary (search market) and use this method to disable apps:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/10/15/how-to-disable-system-apps-on-devices-with-nand-protection/
It won't delete the apk but will disable it from running and clogging up resources. They also won't show up anymore in the launcher. I've temp rooted my mytouch 4g just fine using visionary just haven't gotten around to run all the scripts to remove all the bloatware yet.

Install Visionary for temp root, then install Titanium Backup, click problems and say yes to download Busybox. After that click backup/restore and from there you can remove any app PERMANTLY! Hope this helps =)

Don't they just reappear the moment you reboot?
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Confirmed
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Temp root it with visionary (search market) and use this method to disable apps:
URL ABOVE (can't post it yet)
It won't delete the apk but will disable it from running and clogging up resources. They also won't show up anymore in the launcher. I've temp rooted my mytouch 4g just fine using visionary just haven't gotten around to run all the scripts to remove all the bloatware yet.
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I used this method this morning, restarted and the games are NOT in the loader. It does work for that purpose. Just confirming for you

Thanks for the reply guys. I will try the methods.
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Snuggl3s said:
Install Visionary for temp root, then install Titanium Backup, click problems and say yes to download Busybox. After that click backup/restore and from there you can remove any app PERMANTLY! Hope this helps =)
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Worked with no problems! Thanks!
EDIT: Never mind! Everything came back after a reboot.
I'll try the other method and report back. Thanks anyway.
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HeavyComponent said:
Worked with no problems! Thanks!
EDIT: Never mind! Everything came back after a reboot.
I'll try the other method and report back. Thanks anyway.
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You actually REMOVED the app and it came back? Oh man that's some crazy lockdown.
It's nuts that the phones are locked down now. The only people who will "accidentally" break them are people who know what they're doing (and those who are willing to take a risk). I can't believe HTC/T-Mo when they say this is a preventative measure. Which smart person will boot up the phone while holding the vol down key and wipe their phone? They'll get scared and pull the battery!

allen099 said:
I can't believe HTC/T-Mo when they say this is a preventative measure.
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If this is really the way it's going to be, then they must have had a business case for taking those measures. These companies are out to make money, not to make toys for the homebrew community.
My guess is that they were getting more returns/exchanges than they were comfortable with. I mean, let's be honest here. How many of us know folks who have returned a bricked device saying "it just stopped working?" I personally know people who have tried rooting/moding phones without the least bit of knowledge of how it all works. I know because I'm the one getting calls to help out...
When that **** happens, TMO ends up in a difficult position. They're not going to call their customers liars, and they can't refuse to exchange the phone.
I wish they would give people an option to "buy" root. You pay $25 for an unlock, and your warranty is immediately and automatically voided. That way, only people who know what they're doing will sign up for it.

timbo1083 said:
I used this method this morning, restarted and the games are NOT in the loader. It does work for that purpose. Just confirming for you
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Can you confirm that you did a full reboot after this removal method (vs just down to a 'quick' reboot) and that they stayed gone?

Why do you guys want to completely remove something? Why not just disable it? Same effect.... You will never need more space in /system/app since you can't even write to that and if you disable it - it's gone from the launcher and does not hog memory/cpu. And you can re-enable it in case you want to use it again.
Look here for directions (thanks to Paul O'Brien)

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Why do you guys want to completely remove something? Why not just disable it? Same effect.... You will never need more space in /system/app since you can't even write to that and if you disable it - it's gone from the launcher and does not hog memory/cpu. And you can re-enable it in case you want to use it again.
Look here for directions (thanks to Paul O'Brien)
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Thanks! I'll try it at work.
EDIT: It didn't work.
myTouch4G (Glacier)

I hear ya on the apps. I paid full price for this device and I think Tmo should give me the ability to root to remove them since I'm not under contract.
They got their money, let me do what I want with it now.
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HeavyComponent said:
Thanks! I'll try it at work.
EDIT: It didn't work.
myTouch4G (Glacier)
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How did it not work? I don't have the phone myself but there's absolutely no reason for me to believe it wouldn't work

borodin1 said:
How did it not work? I don't have the phone myself but there's absolutely no reason for me to believe it wouldn't work
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I have no idea why it didn't work. I did exactly what the instruction said. Nothing changed, I'm assuming it doesn't work for the myTouch4G.
myTouch4G (Glacier)

Let me clear this up for everyone. What the OP (or 2nd 3rd post?) suggested does not work permanently. I have both a G2 and a myTouch 4G, they have the exact same read-only system memory.
The major difference between the G2 and the myTouch 4G, and why the OP thinks this works, is because the myTouch has fast boot. With this enabled (and it was on mine by default) you can turn "off" the phone and turn it back on without loosing root, or in this case, having apps magically reappear.
However, if you actually REALLY turn OFF the phone, either by disabling fast boot or simply removing your battery, they are going to come right back. The only permanent solution is to disable them, and you can find Paul's post in the G2 forums about how to do that using a terminal with root access.

RealityDesign said:
Let me clear this up for everyone. What the OP (or 2nd 3rd post?) suggested does not work permanently. I have both a G2 and a myTouch 4G, they have the exact same read-only system memory.
The major difference between the G2 and the myTouch 4G, and why the OP thinks this works, is because the myTouch has fast boot. With this enabled (and it was on mine by default) you can turn "off" the phone and turn it back on without loosing root, or in this case, having apps magically reappear.
However, if you actually REALLY turn OFF the phone, either by disabling fast boot or simply removing your battery, they are going to come right back. The only permanent solution is to disable them, and you can find Paul's post in the G2 forums about how to do that using a terminal with root access.
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I used Paul's guide on my myTouch and it didn't work. I did a complete reboot afterwards and nothing changed. I still had everything I disabled.
myTouch4G (Glacier)

Yes. Multiple times now. I cannot select any preloaded
because they arent even option now. Used vision, advanced shell. Works great.
EDIT: Sorry. Disabled. Not removed.
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HeavyComponent said:
I used Paul's guide on my myTouch and it didn't work. I did a complete reboot afterwards and nothing changed. I still had everything I disabled.
myTouch4G (Glacier)
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I just did this to mine on a few apps and it worked for me, even after a restart.
Be sure to use the correct capatalization when typing out the commands. If it still doesnt work, type your commands in here exactly.

New Sprint APKs 12/13/2010 OTA

I just got the new OTA update, and I figured I would post some of the contained updated .APKs for public consumption. I will pull more and update later.
UPDATE
Kindle works fine, I got blockbuster to work, but It will take tweaking. I will post later.
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I removed all files. I don't know what is okay to post and what isn't. I have a flashable zip for Swype that works on ALL Evo roms 2.2+ and a flashable for blockbuster for sense based roms, and Sprint applications in apk form. The blockbuster app is integrated into sense framework, so this can't be modified as it is out of my range of know-how.

sublimewulf said:
I just got the new OTA update, and I figured I would post some of the contained updated .APKs for public consumption. I will pull more and update later.
None are tested yet.
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This is useless since most of this stuff requires other things besides the apk to work.

Thanks for the generosity, but it would probably be a good idea to remove the Swype apk. Swype is considered illegal to distribute on xda. Thanks for the other two. I haven't seen them posted yet.
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sublimewulf said:
I just got the new OTA update, and I figured I would post some of the contained updated .APKs for public consumption. I will pull more and update later.
None are tested yet.
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You should have posted this in the Themes/App forum first off.
And you might want to remove Swype from your list, it is still against the policies of the forums. Check the front page of XDA but I will quote for you.
What this means, in essence, is that the EVO joins the list of devices that are approved to have Swype included in roms. Still, our stance on Swype is the same as before. Distribution of Swype by any other means than roms for OEM licensed devices is prohibited on xda-developers.
So, find your favorite rom and see if has been blessed with this keyboard already
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Yellowcard8992 said:
You should have posted this in the Themes/App forum first off.
And you might want to remove Swype from your list, it is still against the policies of the forums. Check the front page of XDA but I will quote for you.
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This was included in the Licensed OEM rom. I don't see the issue. This isn't a boot-leg beta or anything like that.

Can you pull the 4g scanning widget?

subminimal said:
Can you pull the 4g scanning widget?
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+1
10 char

TMartin03 said:
This is useless since most of this stuff requires other things besides the apk to work.
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yup, dont you need the lib files as well i think.

Your gonna need libs for these apps or they won't even work.
Sent from my supersonic.

subminimal said:
Can you pull the 4g scanning widget?
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I am still trying to figure out where that is located...anyone? I flashed the rooted OTA and looking....
K

sublimewulf said:
This was included in the Licensed OEM rom. I don't see the issue. This isn't a boot-leg beta or anything like that.
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IF you read what I highlighted from the XDA front page you would see that they said it can only be included in ROMS!!!!!
See front page link HERE: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/swype-becomes-an-official-app-for-the-evo/

Yellowcard8992 said:
You should have posted this in the Themes/App forum first off.
And you might want to remove Swype from your list, it is still against the policies of the forums. Check the front page of XDA but I will quote for you.
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But now that its included in the new updates, does that mean we can now post Swype???

TheMagicalSock said:
Thanks for the generosity, but it would probably be a good idea to remove the Swype apk. Swype is considered illegal to distribute on xda. Thanks for the other two. I haven't seen them posted yet.
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Is it still though? Since its included in the new update I would think its fair game though, long as its from sprint's releases. /shrug
+1 for the 4g scanning widget

Swede2008 said:
Is it still though? Since its included in the new update I would think its fair game though, long as its from sprint's releases. /shrug
+1 for the 4g scanning widget
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Read the link I posted, it has to be included in roms and cannot be posted by itself.

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Read the link I posted, it has to be included in roms and cannot be posted by itself.
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Oops, hehe thanks

I don't think there's a scanning widget. I think Sprint was referring to the notification icon that appears when the Radio is ON but WiMAX is disconnected. You can't just clear it from the notifications area, so it's kind of a widget if you think about it.

Does blockbuster work on e.g. CM6? I thought it had some DRM or library requirement to protect the video stream or something, i could be off base thou

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Can you pull the 4g scanning widget?
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+yes been looking for this also

The blockbuster app needs some other files to install properly. The kindle app will install but it is an older version than the one available in the market. Does anybody know what else needs to be pulled to get the blockbuster app working?

Okay, so first of all, people don't need to be dicks. Please, and thank you. ALSO, the scanning widget is with Sense, so it will only work on Sense Framework. Yes, the blockbuster app needs libraries, but it does work. Just takes effort.

At&t to allow sideloading

Think we will get an update for it? Maybe the upcoming gingerbread upgrade will have it
http://www.smartphoneenvy.com/andro...-allow-non-market-apps-on-android/#more-14514
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Who needs an update I have side loading.

tweaked said:
Who needs an update I have side loading.
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We here at XDA are a minority among Android users. And not everyone wants root.

Yeah but come on so many benefits to rooting why not you know??

True but in my case I have not rooted because of the process. I do not want to redo all my settings and data and such....I am sure I am not the only one

I totally would but, its kinda tough to do that with a mac
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churro7 said:
Think we will get an update for it? Maybe the upcoming gingerbread upgrade will have it
http://www.smartphoneenvy.com/andro...-allow-non-market-apps-on-android/#more-14514
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I hope we do I have not rooted yet seems to complicated all these roms folks seem to have do a lot to get them to work right
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We here at XDA are a minority among Android users. And not everyone wants root.
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Well then good luck with that. Personally anyone who buys a phone that's missing a feature , especially one that's mostly used for nefarious purposes really should learn to read before buying. Then again one would think; all it takes to have root is said reading and therein lies the cusp.

Wouldn't be a problem if say the rooting process was like the hero or evo hell even my former samsung epic. No data loss
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Well then good luck with that. Personally anyone who buys a phone that's missing a feature , especially one that's mostly used for nefarious purposes really should learn to read before buying. Then again one would think; all it takes to have root is said reading and therein lies the cusp.
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tweaked said:
Well then good luck with that. Personally anyone who buys a phone that's missing a feature , especially one that's mostly used for nefarious purposes really should learn to read before buying. Then again one would think; all it takes to have root is said reading and therein lies the cusp.
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This means don't buy any AT&T branded device. Hopefully sideloading happens with the Inspire. With hsupa now enabled and with this, I would lose more reason to root. Although getting rid of the bloat would be nice. I just wish we could root stock without having to downgrade.
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If your phone is Stock rooted, you can always edit the settings.db file and enable side loading feature. I did it and works like a charm. I didn't want to take a chance with a custom ROM, so I updated the stock ROM with the latest HTC update and the rooted it with gingerbreak. So far so good.

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True but in my case I have not rooted because of the process. I do not want to redo all my settings and data and such....I am sure I am not the only one
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try using titanium back up, that helps out alot, if u really don't wanna waste the 15min it takes to reset up ur phone, or just root it b4 setting it up, right after you buy it. sure, some rom updates will require a full wipe but its always for the better, there's just too many benefits to rooting not to want to do it. removing bloatware, ability to sideload, tethering, being able to run any of the many roms out there and the list goes on and on and on.

epicKA8 said:
there's just too many benefits to rooting not to want to do it. removing bloatware, ability to sideload, tethering, being able to run any of the many roms out there and the list goes on and on and on.
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+1. If you're on AT&T, and have an Android phone, you are going to be missing out on all your phone could be. Even if you hack the living daylights out of a stock ROM, it won't compare to any ROM floating around here. It's not nearly as hard/bad as people think.
CM7 Inspire 4G

Gingerbreak worked for you?
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If your phone is Stock rooted, you can always edit the settings.db file and enable side loading feature. I did it and works like a charm. I didn't want to take a chance with a custom ROM, so I updated the stock ROM with the latest HTC update and the rooted it with gingerbreak. So far so good.
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We here at XDA are a minority among Android users. And not everyone wants root.
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I have side loading without root. In fact, my Inspire is totally stock. And I've been able to side load apps from the beginning. That's one reason I don't understand this AT&T side loading business.

With sideload wonder machine?
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With sideload wonder machine?
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yea, you can sideload manually from the computer with out root, you just can't sideload directly from your devise. just make sure you have the latest drivers from HTC

Yea I currently use that
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yea, you can sideload manually from the computer with out root, you just can't sideload directly from your devise. just make sure you have the latest drivers from HTC
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I sideload right on my Inspire. I have the apks on my card and choose them with any file explorer and install them. I can even install apps that require root to function. Those particular apps will install, but they won't work without root. But all apps that don't require root to function install and work just fine.

It figures... right after rooting. I like root though. I'm a control freak and I like to determine what is on my phone. Deleted all of ATTs bloarware and just darn well like playing with ROMS. I was a Linux distro sampler too for a while before settling on Fedora.

Key sequence for screen shots?

On the g2x it was power button and home key at the same time...
Anyone know the sequence for the sensation?
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apparently that feature was in the Sensation but was taken out. someone stated they say that it was commented out in some important file. If you look at the support page on HTCs US site it even states how to do it. The EU site had it too for a few days before they took it down

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apparently that feature was in the Sensation but was taken out. someone stated they say that it was commented out in some important file. If you look at the support page on HTCs US site it even states how to do it. The EU site had it too for a few days before they took it down
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Man..........I thought I was doing it wrong. That sucks.
I was wondering how the hell it was supposed to work without showing all launcher screens or showing the power off/reboot prompt.

Ah that really sucks. Thanks for the info though...
I guess we'll just have to use an app to accomplish this for the time being? However, I think that app called shootme requires a root...hhmm
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apparently that feature was in the Sensation but was taken out. someone stated they say that it was commented out in some important file. If you look at the support page on HTCs US site it even states how to do it. The EU site had it too for a few days before they took it down
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iunlock said:
Ah that really sucks. Thanks for the info though...
I guess we'll just have to use an app to accomplish this for the time being? However, I think that app called shootme requires a root...hhmm
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You can do it through the sdk without root.