Bye bye skyfire browser...... - General Topics

MobileRoyal reports that the server-based browser, Skyfire, has now stopped offering service to clients connecting from countries other than UK, USA and Canada.
Users from other countries encounter the following notice when trying to connect
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orb3000 said:
MobileRoyal reports that the server-based browser, Skyfire, has now stopped offering service to clients connecting from countries other than UK, USA and Canada.
Users from other countries encounter the following notice when trying to connect
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Someone actually mentioned that the other day in the thread below. It was suggested that it might be possible to sidestep the issue by replacing skyfire's "prefs" file with one from a user country that isn't being blacklisted. I posted my prefs file there for anybody who wants to give it a shot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711661

NEver got the big deal with Skyfire. Sure its cool but other browsers are better and even more compatible. I have hulu streaming adds on one. Can't get it to skip over the adds to the video's but it loads up the first add and plays it great. So I think another month or two and we'll have working hulu.

Close thread please
sirphunkee said:
Someone actually mentioned that the other day in the thread below. It was suggested that it might be possible to sidestep the issue by replacing skyfire's "prefs" file with one from a user country that isn't being blacklisted. I posted my prefs file there for anybody who wants to give it a shot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711661
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Thanks for that sirphunkee
I guess this thread can be closed now

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Found "maybe' New PPC Free Softwares Site in Cab/Zip formats

Hi all,
i don't know if this has been made known before but anyway here is a link http://www.freecabs.de/ to a site that serves to provide ppc users a place to find free/commercial softwares/games in cab file-ready format and zip. just to mention a few like Pocket Rar, PPC Skype, Mem Release, VLC Media Player (that can stream video), Virtual Earth Mobile, UI tweaker etc. As for version compatibility, as most is not mentioned, i guess it's up to the user to find out.
I've tried to look for the proprietor's name of this website but could not find any so i could not pay any tribute directly as yet but anyway if he/she reads this, "A BIG THANK YOU TO YOU" so if any of you guys do find his/her name please mention it here. he/she did tho' include his/her e-mail "[email protected]". I think he/she deserves our thank you.
Cheers. (P.S as the url suggest softwares are free but i could not confirm this as i don't use much of them only those that i need)
The site is by Holger Schmidt
Danke Holger
Yes, i'm sorry. it's listed just below the title. Thanks.
And thank you again, Holger Schmidt.
Freecabs - Metro City Navigation
Métro Ver. 5.4.4 is cool. 350 cities.. and it's free!
If you have ever been lost in Munich, you know what I'm talking about.
well freecabs is great. But the site is really a portal for OTA downloads. All apps belong to their seperate owners.
weezy said:
well freecabs is great. But the site is really a portal for OTA downloads. All apps belong to their seperate owners.
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Now the website is temporarily unhosted and perhaps discontinued in eight to ten months. This because the webmaster owner has a new carreer waiting ..
He will evaluate in 8 months if upholding the site is possible..
Please read the post :
Page updated: 28.Apr'10/08:00 UTC
Info: Dear fellows,
due to some changes im my business
life, I am not more able to find enough
time to continue with my page.
I herewith would like to inform you
that my page will be discontinued.
For the time being, I will keep it Online
so you have still access to the last
Updates. After some months I will
remove the page from the Net.
(or continue, but this is open now)
I am very sorry for this, but as we all
know, life and things can change from
time to time and new options need
more attention.
I would like to Thank you all for being
my regular guest. Maybe in the future
when there is more time we will
see again.
Thanks for your understanding.
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So if anyone like's this page, send a positive message to the webmaster, and perhaps this usefull site can continue ..

Looking for schedule-application that will open/close my phone

Hi!
I'm looking for an application that will close my phone based on a daily schedule. For instance I want my phone to be off 01:00AM to 08:30AM. Is there any such application?
Have you tried PhoneWeaver ?
It has lots of usefull functions including profiles and schedules like the one you mentioned.
Of course it is commercial.
Thanks. This is what I'm looking for! ...do you think that I could "find" it somewhere around?
What do you mean by "find" ?
I mean not to buy
papadi said:
I mean not to buy
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This is not the right forum for such a questions.
Ok, I know there are other sites with tones of illegal copies of software. But it's not like this site is completely legal. There is also lot's of "stuff" here also, especially in ftp site.
Anyway, let's not make it a deal.
By the way, another software that does the same thing and I believe in a much better way is "Profiles for Windows Mobile". This is my choice finally.
papadi said:
Ok, I know there are other sites with tones of illegal copies of software. But it's not like this site is completely legal. There is also lot's of "stuff" here also, especially in ftp site.
Anyway, let's not make it a deal.
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I thought the same way while starting to visit xda-developers.
There are several posts on this matter ... I don't want to copy/paste them here.
Just read

[Q] Newbie question regarding Internet functionality

Hello All,
I am a new member and have been lurking here for several weeks trying to learn about the Android tablets and, in particular, the Transformer. This one sounds like the model I want to invest in. I am somewhat on in years so I don't have a lot of the backround knowledge on a lot of the technical types of things I read discussed on this forum so I was wondering if I could ask a favor from the group. One of the main things I want to do with the tablet is read scanned copies of scientific journals, books, magazines, etc. I'm assuming the Transformer can do this easily. However, I also want to read newspapers. I live in the Atlanta area and I subscribe to the Atlanta Journal/Constitution. They have a web-based version which contains the full content of the newspaper. I can read it on my desktop, but I have been unable to load the site on Android demo units at Best Buy (maybe because Flash 10.2 isn't installed?). Could someone try to load a demo of the AJC on their Transformer and tell me if it loads correctly and if you can read the content? The link follows and it is free, requiring no registration.
OK - it appears as a new member I can't enter a link so I'll try to describe it.
the link is e-edition dot ajc dot com. And then click on 'View Demo'.
It is a split screen with kind of a table of contents on the left and the main content on the right. I would be most appreciative if some brave soul could give this a try and report back.
many thanks in advance,
Brian
I wouldnt say the interface was very smooth or anything, but it does work. And the pinch to zoom works too to let you zoom in on the buttons to see them easier. Couple of screenshots attached for you to see. One landscape mode and the other in portrait.
Personally I much prefer PDF files as they work a lot better. But obviously not everything is available as a pdf. There is an app (called PressReader) that lets you subscribe to a huge amount of newspapers included on the transformer, it's not free though, although it does let you test out about 5 copies of papers of your choice first.
Edit: There's a massive list of USA papers and I'm not spending all day looking for the atlanta ones, but a quick search with the search box didnt show up anything with the name "Atlanta" in that app.
Many, many thanks, stuntdouble. I have to admit I was a bit distressed when I couldn't get it to work at Best Buy (I even started looking at iPads). Now I'm sold and will patiently await the next shipment of Transformers.
Another option for your newspaper is to go through PressDisplay. The My Library application included on the TF comes with a 7 day trial. There is also a separate PressDisplay application available in the Market.
I use PressDisplay to read The Washington Post and I really like how PressDisplay makes a full size newspaper work on a 10" screen.
Thanks, Jerirat. It appears the AJC isn't offered by them as yet. Maybe in the future?
AJC is indeed available in the included pressdisplay app.
Hey Brian, I'm in metro Atlanta and read the AJC everyday on the Transformer. It actually looks better to me on the Asus than on my desktop......
ok I just reread ur post and tried the e-edition. at the moment it says the "server application is unavailable"... I'll try again later
Thanks, mb2k. Fool that I am, I was looking under the "A's" in the list for 'Atlanta...' and there it was under 'T' for "The Atlanta..." Should have known <head slap>.
Brian
Thanks, rrushhour - do you use the AJC link or Pressdisplay?
I use the ajc link. As others have said, the e edition does work...just went to it.

Futile forums supposed support

I have an issue using MX Player on android.
It is an issue specific to me as I cannot watch video or movies without subtitles.
Mx Player Plays any file I throw at it but on some of my movies will not display some lines of dialogue on the screen.
VLC has this same issue but have not fixed after I informed them probably 4 years ago.
Potplayer on Windows had this issue till I told them and they fixed within 24 hours .
I have posted this issue several times now on these forums and did get helpful response from members suggesting I should email details to support.
I have done this now on three occasions with absolutely zero response.
I think support is probably just a figment of somebody's imagination.
What is the point of advertising support if there is none.
Maybe they think it is an issue that 99% of users would not need fixed.
Anyway it is very frustrating.
Subsman said:
I have an issue using MX Player on android.
It is an issue specific to me as I cannot watch video or movies without subtitles.
Mx Player Plays any file I throw at it but on some of my movies will not display some lines of dialogue on the screen.
VLC has this same issue but have not fixed after I informed them probably 4 years ago.
Potplayer on Windows had this issue till I told them and they fixed within 24 hours .
I have posted this issue several times now on these forums and did get helpful response from members suggesting I should email details to support.
I have done this now on three occasions with absolutely zero response.
I think support is probably just a figment of somebody's imagination.
What is the point of advertising support if there is none.
Maybe they think it is an issue that 99% of users would not need fixed.
Anyway it is very frustrating.
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We apologise for an unpleasant experience.
However, we would like to clarify that we haven't received any emails from your email address 'trolly***@hotmail.com' except the one sent through XDA. And, our team has responded to the same on 20th Nov. In case you haven't received your reply, then your email gateway might be blocking the emails from you. If you have a different account, request you to contact us from your alternative email account so that we can assist you better.
MXPlayer said:
We apologise for an unpleasant experience.
However, we would like to clarify that we haven't received any emails from your email address 'trolly***@hotmail.com' except the one sent through XDA. And, our team has responded to the same on 20th Nov. In case you haven't received your reply, then your email gateway might be blocking the emails from you. If you have a different account, request you to contact us from your alternative email account so that we can assist you better.
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Thanks at least I know support does exist.
I have emailed the information again to support using another email address and still have had no response.
What could be happening ?
Is it because the email has a link to a dropbox file ?
Maybe my URL is being blocked ?
I may have to try a VPN.
Please somebody help me communicate with support .
support still does not exist
MXPlayer said:
We apologise for an unpleasant experience.
However, we would like to clarify that we haven't received any emails from your email address 'trolly***@hotmail.com' except the one sent through XDA. And, our team has responded to the same on 20th Nov. In case you haven't received your reply, then your email gateway might be blocking the emails from you. If you have a different account, request you to contact us from your alternative email account so that we can assist you better.
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This is ridiculous !!!
How is it possible to contact MXPlayer support ????
I have lost count of the number of emails I have sent to support.
I have used different email accounts and different computers with different ip addresses.
Absolutely no response from support.
How is it possible that none of my emails arrive at support.
Do they care ???
Most frustrating support I have ever dealt with !!!!
Impossible !!!
Non existent !!
Finally Have Contact
Subsman said:
This is ridiculous !!!
How is it possible to contact MXPlayer support ????
I have lost count of the number of emails I have sent to support.
I have used different email accounts and different computers with different ip addresses.
Absolutely no response from support.
How is it possible that none of my emails arrive at support.
Do they care ???
Most frustrating support I have ever dealt with !!!!
Impossible !!!
Non existant !!
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At last I have a response from support after using yet another email address to send my question.
Hopefully it all goes well from here on .

Question How does one apply for One UI Watch 5 Beta outside the US?

Basically the title. I live outside the US, is there anyway to sign up for the new One UI 5 Watch Beta within the Samsung Members app for people outside the US?
Is there anyway to trick the system to mock a US location?
Here's when Samsung will open a software beta program for the Galaxy Watch 4
FYI... Updated, May 25, 2022 (04:00 PM ET): Samsung has already opened the beta program for the Galaxy Watch 4, just a day after announcing it was coming. (per androidauthirity) https://www.androidauthority.com/one-ui-watch-beta-3168590/
forum.xda-developers.com
Forget it...
Last time it was also joke and nobody shared the update.zip...
Best Regards
But, how does that apply to my question? Did you even read what I posted? It relates to the Samsung Members Application.
You can think what ever you want...
Last time for 5 seconds only US and Korean user(s) benifit from Beta.
NOBODY else.
If you are able to to have US and/or Korean Account with US and/or Korean Member crap app... feel free to test the Beta.
Samsung do the same SH ehm thing again.
Why no International Beta?
Blame not me.
Talk to your """friends""" Samsung...
Good Luck.
Btw.
They allready finished the GW6 Firmware...
So maybe think what ever you want...
I am not here to make jokes....
It is nearly impossible...
Maybe ever you need VPN US...
As soon you are identified outside...
Your US or Korean Account is booom...
Since this f. 2way ...
No idea if you know your Phone send MCC and MNC infos?
From your REAL location... not your wet dream location...
Only way IMHO is we have update.zip
Then we can simple update manually with system exploit...
Again.
Feel free to find your own solution.
Feel free to ignore my long time knowledge with GW4 GW5 Firmware...
Your choice.
You can read or not... Not my problem...
Here example how you can apply update.zip with system shell exploit...
Firmware and Combination Firmware and FOTA Delta and CSC change and...
Looks like it could be harder since Tizen... A Stock Firmware for netOdin/Odin not available yet... B Combination Firmware not available yet C FOTA Delta File for study I have...
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IMHO chance is much higher if friendly US and/or korean users share update.zip
Because to catch this file is NO Rocket Science...
We have seen this often with Phones... users shared the update.zip
But again. Feel free to fake 2 way factor check for Samsung Account AND ugly Member App...
And fake real MCC and MNC as long as you can...
Here example.
Users from Phone world are able to share update.zip
[OneUI 4.0 Beta 1 & 2](EXYNOS) Update.zip for S21 / Plus / Ultra - Download OTA Link
So, now that we have OneUI 4.0 Beta 1 rolling out to countries (ofc only 7), it has come so far in Germany & Korea (as far as I know). So the rest of the world wants an update.zip link, so don't be selfish and please, if you have one, capture the...
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NO idea why it is impossible for GW4 and/or GW5 user(s)...
Maybe this time more luck...
Who knows...
Hope dies ever last...
You do have a point. But the route I chose was not answered upon. The update.zip will not satisfy my question, I want to be registered for the BETA under the Members app. Anyway, I recently found out a way to do it and that is to change your Samsung Account country. The change should be applied in 16 hours from stating this message and then I will reinstall Samsung Members under an US VPN, then apply for the beta legitimately. If anything goes wrong with my device I would be able to get a refund or a replacement device. That is the route I prefer. Not to be blacklisted.
...will not satisfy my question,..
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But maybe better you satisfy me.
A
Last Beta was very short period of time... for Registration...
So time tick tack runs...
No idea if this time longer...
B
Your plan...
Fake 2 high secured in chain "Apps" in Samsung Knox world...
Maybe on unrooted Android 14 Phone or similar...
B.1
Samsung Account
To fake you are Us and/or Korean user
B.2
Samsung Members App
Which IMHO work together with Security Checks of Samsung Account...
C
Fake your network to be sure your Phone not send real location data like:
MCC
MNC
D
Please let me know if somebody can help you.
Best Regards
I forgot identifcation via IMEI...
But anyway.
If you have success.
Congratulation.
Best Regards and still good Luck.
Will give you an update once I get the approval.
Maybe only difference if we compare to last time...
The worst thing about Samsung’s One UI Watch 5 beta
Samsung fans are aware that the company has been testing the next major software update, Wear OS 4 and One ...
www.sammobile.com
Maybe not 5 minute period time... then closed.
@CertifiedWeeb
Feel free to give feedback for any result.
I have still nobody who shared the update.zip...
Like last Beta...
Best Regards
CertifiedWeeb said:
You do have a point. But the route I chose was not answered upon. The update.zip will not satisfy my question, I want to be registered for the BETA under the Members app. Anyway, I recently found out a way to do it and that is to change your Samsung Account country. The change should be applied in 16 hours from stating this message and then I will reinstall Samsung Members under an US VPN, then apply for the beta legitimately. If anything goes wrong with my device I would be able to get a refund or a replacement device. That is the route I prefer. Not to be blacklisted.
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keep me updated if this works. Apparently the members app checks your country by using your sim card, so I removed my simcard, cleared the members app cache and storage, connected to a US server via a VPN, and then opened the members app. I managed to get the US version of the members app, but the beta program would not show up.
@niff2005
Please check also this Thread:
Beta is now live
Beta just went live this morning here in the USA. Joined via the Members App and am installing the beta now. As a side note, after joining, then trying to download the updated watch plug-in via the members app, it tells me I am not authorized...
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but the beta program would not show up.
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Maybe this is """normal""" and you have still managed...
Need to check some other posts about this...
Because I can remember some screenshot with not available or something but next screenshot he showed success with download...
Best Regards
niff2005 said:
keep me updated if this works. Apparently the members app checks your country by using your sim card, so I removed my simcard, cleared the members app cache and storage, connected to a US server via a VPN, and then opened the members app. I managed to get the US version of the members app, but the beta program would not show up.
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I tried this and it also didn't show up for me. The Samsung Support team still hasn't changed the account country as yet. They did say 2-3 business days though.
CertifiedWeeb said:
I tried this and it also didn't show up for me. The Samsung Support team still hasn't changed the account country as yet. They did say 2-3 business days though.
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keep me posted if anything changes in 2-3 days
My account country has changed, and I tried the above, even using a mock location app, and it still didn't show up. Welp. Atleast I got my Samsung Account country changed. I wanted it to be changed. I think the beta program is closed.
This beta is total garbage and has rendered my watch useless. Please help me get this beta garbage off my watch. Samsung tells me to send it to them for this and I have to pay because no longer in ****ty 1 year warranty.
@Jayman007​
Please give Details about Model Name...
So """we""" can check if Firmware available for downgrade ATTEMPT.
Own risk.
As """we""" not know if Samsung do funny changes to netOdin support...
Example for you, what I """need""" to know.
SM-R870 ?
Or LTE Version like SM-R875U?
Best Regards
Please I still need update.zip for study...
I am from Germany.
So please userS from USA and Korea...
Please try to capture the FOTA Delta aka update.zip
Maybe this APK could help to find this Link...
GitHub - emanuele-f/PCAPdroid: No-root network monitor, firewall and PCAP dumper for Android
No-root network monitor, firewall and PCAP dumper for Android - GitHub - emanuele-f/PCAPdroid: No-root network monitor, firewall and PCAP dumper for Android
github.com
Or somebody is able to pull the update.zip from device...
Thanx in advance.
Best Regards

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