Hey everyone...I wanted to share something I came across (I did not do ANY of the work...I simply found this in another forum and didn't see it here so I wanted to post it to XDA). For any of you who like the cool news and weather widget from N1's 2.1 build...some smart people ported it over to 1.5, and it works (I tested it out on my CDMA hero). They uploaded it as a .RAR file (as opposed to a .zip), but just download winzip's free trial version and extract using that. Here's the link!
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DYWP2DON
Just extract the apk file from RAR, put it on your hard drive and navigate to it with some kind of file explorer (Astro file manager, etc) and click on the apk file. Your phone will ask you if you want to install it. Once installed add it like any other widget (it will be under Android Widgets).
Edit: Some people on the other forum are experiencing force closes upon reboot. I rebooted to check and did not have any problems. I hope all works for you as well.
Sweet, will try it out!
Nice find! It works perfectly. Thanks
Could someone please rehost this elsewhere? I'm having problems with megaupload lately.
are you guys updating through recovery or pushing it through adk
works great
This works great tell them great job and thanks for bringing this to xda
can someone post a screenie of the reader and does it have a widget?
so far this works great for me!
+1 request for a screenshot.
I can extract a RAR file, but are you guys putting it back in a ZIP and flashing it through recovery or ADB push into what directory?
How exactly are you getting the widget onto your phones?
imb951 said:
I can extract a RAR file, but are you guys putting it back in a ZIP and flashing it through recovery or ADB push into what directory?
How exactly are you getting the widget onto your phones?
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I'd like to know this as well.
I downloaded it, Un-Rar'd it and used HTC sync App Installer and it works beautifully. No need to re-zip it. It is in APK format.
Inside the RAR file is the .apk. Extract it, put it on your SD card and use a File Manager to install it. As far as screenshots, if you've ever used the 2.1 ROM, its the same widget.
gomorrah said:
Inside the RAR file is the .apk. Extract it, put it on your SD card and use a File Manager to install it. As far as screenshots, if you've ever used the 2.1 ROM, its the same widget.
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sweet thanks for that info thats what I was hoping for. love the reader widget been waiting for it to get ported.
It looks like you just extract the apk from the rar and then install it. I'm making a BART backup first before I try to install it (I needed to backup anyway).
I'll post back with a screenshot unless someone beats me to it.
dang not the one that I was looking for I really would like to see the RSS reader from the 2.1 build ported I really like that one over any of the ones available on the market.
Screen shots:
Weather
News
Thanks for this. Works great on AOSP 1.6
Installed, tried all the configs, uninstalled. Not as cool as I was expecting it to be. The HTC weather widget is better. This one is quite bland. I'd rather install a separate news ticker app.
Just extract the apk file from RAR, put it on your hard drive and navigate to it with some kind of file explorer (Astro file manager, etc) and click on the apk file. Your phone will ask you if you want to install it. Once installed add it like any other widget (it will be under Android Widgets).
I posted screen shots to the original post.
Seems kind of laggy.
Hope some can help me out. I'm trying to add app to ROM zip so I don't need to install it manually. Have the ROM install itself when flashing it. I open the ROM zip with winRar and create a folder "data/app." I use Real APK Leecher app to download free app. I place apk in "data/app" folder. Flash the ROM w/TWRP v2.2.2.0 and none of the app got installed.
However, if i put all apk in "system/app" folder, it installed when flashing the ROM.
This is the ROM i use [ROM][S4] Virtuous Ville+ RC-1 | Sense 4+ | JB 4.1.1
Am i doing something wrong that's y "data/app" not install any apk?
thx
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Hope some can help me out. I'm trying to add app to ROM zip so I don't need to install it manually. Have the ROM install itself when flashing it. I open the ROM zip with winRar and create a folder "data/app." I use Real APK Leecher app to download free app. I place apk in "data/app" folder. Flash the ROM w/TWRP v2.2.2.0 and none of the app got installed.
However, if i put all apk in "system/app" folder, it installed when flashing the ROM.
This is the ROM i use [ROM][S4] Virtuous Ville+ RC-1 | Sense 4+ | JB 4.1.1
Am i doing something wrong that's y "data/app" not install any apk?
thx
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I have found adding a folder like that is not that easy which is a shame, think you have to edit something in the META-INF to get it to work but you could just put the apk in the system/app.
thanks Darknites.
Any different by putting in data/app or system/app?
Maybe this is old when i google. I also try to edit something so that "Unknown Source" enable itself when flashing. I google and saw somewhere in xda to edit xml which was locate inside SettingProvider.apk -->res-->values-->bools.xml
lol unfortunately there's no "value" folder in it...
cat2115 said:
thanks Darknites.
Any different by putting in data/app or system/app?
Maybe this is old when i google. I also try to edit something so that "Unknown Source" enable itself when flashing. I google and saw somewhere in xda to edit xml which was locate inside SettingProvider.apk -->res-->values-->bools.xml
lol unfortunately there's no "value" folder in it...
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Some apps don't like it for some reason so does need testing. Don't think its that I sure its in the folder I said. Its something I never looked in to because I use Titanium Backup for apps that don't work and/or have settings backed up with it.
Hi, I am using ShenDu Custom DEV ROM on my Huawei U8860 (4.1.2-130329-DEV) and it doesn't come with Sim Toolkit.
I created a custom Zip that contains Stk.apk from another ROM, and flashed it. It flashes with no error, sets permission right but SimTookit app does not run. It is not in my list of apps or even running apps. find my signed ZIP attached.
Where could I have messed? P.S. I'm a noob
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Solved the above thanks to this post by djnmcz.
You need to prepare a flashable zip with Stk.apk from similar ROM to yours, eg A ICS/Jellybean STK if you ROM is based on the same . Then extract the manifest (CERT.RSA, CERT.SF, MANIFEST.MF) from the META-INF of your current ROM (ROM your phone is running on) and replace the same files in your flashable zip. You can then flash the zip from CWMR. No need to sign the apk or zip. The rule here is that for Stk.apk to work, it has to have the same manifest as your phone.apk. No idea what happens if you replace phone.apk alongside Stk.apk instead in a zip.
Attached is my zip, you can use the update script, but remember to change the Stk.apk and especially the Manifest file.
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Stk sim tool kit
gramware said:
Solved the above thanks to this post by djnmcz.
You need to prepare a flashable zip with Stk.apk from similar ROM to yours, eg A ICS/Jellybean STK if you ROM is based on the same . Then extract the manifest (CERT.RSA, CERT.SF, MANIFEST.MF) from the META-INF of your current ROM (ROM your phone is running on) and replace the same files in your flashable zip. You can then flash the zip from CWMR. No need to sign the apk or zip. The rule here is that for Stk.apk to work, it has to have the same manifest as your phone.apk. No idea what happens if you replace phone.apk alongside Stk.apk instead in a zip.
Attached is my zip, you can use the update script, but remember to change the Stk.apk and especially the Manifest file.
ATTACHMENT
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I'm running a custom rom on my HTC One X+. Your solution makes sense but I' not clear. Do I need the manifest from the original ROM? I see the stk.apk that came with the custom rom and the manifest. What do I replace? How do I make a flashable zip?
Sorry - noobie.
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I'm running a custom rom on my HTC One X+. Your solution makes sense but I' not clear. Do I need the manifest from the original ROM? I see the stk.apk that came with the custom rom and the manifest. What do I replace? How do I make a flashable zip?
Sorry - noobie.
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No , you need the manifest from the ROM that you want to flash the STK to. If it came with the ROM, it should probably work?
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No , you need the manifest from the ROM that you want to flash the STK to. If it came with the ROM, it should probably work?
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Thanks. Flashed successfully. But SIM Toolkit is still not appearing as an app. ??
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Thanks. Flashed successfully. But SIM Toolkit is still not appearing as an app. ??
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You can extract this zip, then replace the STK with one from your phone model, but you have to replace the manifest files - (CERT.RSA, CERT.SF, MANIFEST.MF) from the META-INF folder of the ROM your phone is on (the one without toolkit). Zip the folder again, then reboot phone and flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1865210&d=1365355542
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You can extract this zip, then replace the STK with one from your phone model, but you have to replace the manifest files - (CERT.RSA, CERT.SF, MANIFEST.MF) from the META-INF folder of the ROM your phone is on (the one without toolkit). Zip the folder again, then reboot phone and flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1865210&d=1365355542
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HTC One X+ AT&T
Custom ROM: Elegancia 5.3
ROM included STK.apk but SIM Toolkit is not visible as APP. I followed the instructions and created a flashable zip using the STK from Elegancia ROM, and the manifest files from this ROM. I was successful in flashing ZIP using TWRP recovery. Skipped MD5 files checking.
STK.APK can be found in system/app folder but SIM Toolkit is not visible in app drawer. I can find SIM Toolkit in Settings / Applications, but the app is checked as DISABLED and cannot be unchecked. This was the same behavior after I flashed the customer ROM.
I deleted the STK.apk from the system/app folder and flashed the zip file again. The STK flashed successfully and I can find it in the system/app folder but the behavior is still the same. SIM Toolkit is not visible.
Not sure what I did wrong?
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HTC One X+ AT&T
Custom ROM: Elegancia 5.3
ROM included STK.apk but SIM Toolkit is not visible as APP. I followed the instructions and created a flashable zip using the STK from Elegancia ROM, and the manifest files from this ROM. I was successful in flashing ZIP using TWRP recovery. Skipped MD5 files checking.
STK.APK can be found in system/app folder but SIM Toolkit is not visible in app drawer. I can find SIM Toolkit in Settings / Applications, but the app is checked as DISABLED and cannot be unchecked. This was the same behavior after I flashed the customer ROM.
I deleted the STK.apk from the system/app folder and flashed the zip file again. The STK flashed successfully and I can find it in the system/app folder but the behavior is still the same. SIM Toolkit is not visible.
Not sure what I did wrong?
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Hi, did you ever get sorted? If not, you can attach your ROM and STK I see if I can compile a working solution.
I also need to get STK work on my SlimRom 4.3 for Samsung GT-I9100G Galaxy S2
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Hi, did you ever get sorted? If not, you can attach your ROM and STK I see if I can compile a working solution.
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Hi
First, I do apologize, I am a newbie and I cannot post links.
I have the same issue. I am using the latest SlimRom 4.3 for my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G
When I browse my apps with Link2SD for example, I see there is a SIM Toolkit com.android.stk version 4.3-910. See screenshot Screenshot_2013-09-20-18-55-27.jpg attached.
But the STK does not appear among the Apps.
I need to use the APP because I have bought from Magic-Sim an adapter, supposedly designed for GS2s, to run 2 Sims: MAGICSIM ELITE - NO CUT A DUAL SIM ADAPTER
In order to switch from Sim to Sim, I need to access the STK app.
MagicSim told me to Dial 007 from my phone and that would enable me to switch then from Sim 1 to Sim 2 just by dialing 001 or 002.
It does not work.
They also told me to save 007 on my local phone and to call it. It does not work as well.
So, is there a way of changing my STK?
I tried to install the latest version found in Aptoide: 5.1.2316262366.589212.571364, but it cannot install, on the grounds thre is another package with the same name but with a different signature.
Now, I know that my phone has detected 2 Sims. I am attaching a screenshot showing that the phone is detecting my Orange Sim as Sim-1 (which was not the case before installing the dual sim adapter).
I would be extremely grateful if I could get STK app or menu work on my phone.
All the best,
Chawki
Chawki HTC 7 Pro said:
Hi
First, I do apologize, I am a newbie and I cannot post links.
I have the same issue. I am using the latest SlimRom 4.3 for my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G
When I browse my apps with Link2SD for example, I see there is a SIM Toolkit com.android.stk version 4.3-910. See screenshot Screenshot_2013-09-20-18-55-27.jpg attached.
But the STK does not appear among the Apps.
I need to use the APP because I have bought from Magic-Sim an adapter, supposedly designed for GS2s, to run 2 Sims: MAGICSIM ELITE - NO CUT A DUAL SIM ADAPTER
In order to switch from Sim to Sim, I need to access the STK app.
MagicSim told me to Dial 007 from my phone and that would enable me to switch then from Sim 1 to Sim 2 just by dialing 001 or 002.
It does not work.
They also told me to save 007 on my local phone and to call it. It does not work as well.
So, is there a way of changing my STK?
I tried to install the latest version found in Aptoide: 5.1.2316262366.589212.571364, but it cannot install, on the grounds thre is another package with the same name but with a different signature.
Now, I know that my phone has detected 2 Sims. I am attaching a screenshot showing that the phone is detecting my Orange Sim as Sim-1 (which was not the case before installing the dual sim adapter).
I would be extremely grateful if I could get STK app or menu work on my phone.
All the best,
Chawki
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What happens if you insert a SIM without the dual SIM thing, is it recognised? Did you flash your phone with a custom ROM before this started happening?
Sim works OK, just the STK I cannot access
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What happens if you insert a SIM without the dual SIM thing, is it recognised? Did you flash your phone with a custom ROM before this started happening?
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Thanks for yhe reply. The Sim is OK, it works. The isse, I cannot access the STK menu.
Do you know any nice, pretty 4.3 Rom including STK for my I9100G that I could use. Most of the Roms I have checked do not contain STK (SlimBean, Cyanogenmod...)
Thanks
Chawki HTC 7 Pro said:
Thanks for yhe reply. The Sim is OK, it works. The isse, I cannot access the STK menu.
Do you know any nice, pretty 4.3 Rom including STK for my I9100G that I could use. Most of the Roms I have checked do not contain STK (SlimBean, Cyanogenmod...)
Thanks
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You have to create your own ROM with STK, just try finding a ROM with STK, preferable the same version (ie JellyBean, ICS). Then follow my guide above to create a flashable ZIP with STK. Seems the sTK has to be flashed with the same manifest file your dialer uses.
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You have to create your own ROM with STK, just try finding a ROM with STK, preferable the same version (ie JellyBean, ICS). Then follow my guide above to create a flashable ZIP with STK. Seems the sTK has to be flashed with the same manifest file your dialer uses.
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Thanks a lot. IT is becoming too complicated for me. I will downgrade instead if I do not fond a devemoper to jemp me. Best
Chawki HTC 7 Pro said:
Thanks a lot. IT is becoming too complicated for me. I will downgrade instead if I do not fond a devemoper to jemp me. Best
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Try copying STK to the apps folder in your ROM, then flash your ROM and see if it works.
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Try copying STK to the apps folder in your ROM, then flash your ROM and see if it works.
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Thanks a lot. best,
gramware said:
You have to create your own ROM with STK, just try finding a ROM with STK, preferable the same version (ie JellyBean, ICS). Then follow my guide above to create a flashable ZIP with STK. Seems the sTK has to be flashed with the same manifest file your dialer uses.
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I used root explorer to copy stk.apk from e988 rom. Then replace your stk.apk in the zip above.
Copy and replace CERT.RSA, CERT.SF, MANIFEST.MF from meta if folder of Lgphone_jb.apk to the zip.
Then i flash it with cwm.
Result is: see attach file. Sim tool kit isnt avaiable in app drawer.
Did i do anything wrong? How can i fix it.
Thanks alot if you help me. And sorry for my bad english
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kembacha said:
I used root explorer to copy stk.apk from e988 rom. Then replace your stk.apk in the zip above.
Copy and replace CERT.RSA, CERT.SF, MANIFEST.MF from meta if folder of Lgphone_jb.apk to the zip.
Then i flash it with cwm.
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Hi,
the operation is too complicated for me.
Woiuld you be able to download SlimBean 4.3.1 build 2 Official for my I9100G, include there a compatible and working STK, share with me the new zip package? I am offering a good donation for that (more than USD 50).
Thanks
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gramware said:
You have to create your own ROM with STK, just try finding a ROM with STK, preferable the same version (ie JellyBean, ICS). Then follow my guide above to create a flashable ZIP with STK. Seems the sTK has to be flashed with the same manifest file your dialer uses.
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Hi Gramware,
the operation is too complicated for me.
Woiuld you be able to download SlimBean 4.3.1 build 2 Official for my I9100G, include there a compatible and working STK, share with me the new zip package? I am offering a good donation for that (more than USD 50).
Thanks
kembacha said:
I used root explorer to copy stk.apk from e988 rom. Then replace your stk.apk in the zip above.
Copy and replace CERT.RSA, CERT.SF, MANIFEST.MF from meta if folder of Lgphone_jb.apk to the zip.
Then i flash it with cwm.
Result is: see attach file. Sim tool kit isnt avaiable in app drawer.
Did i do anything wrong? How can i fix it.
Thanks alot if you help me. And sorry for my bad english
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I don't know why it is not working for you. Check if the permissions of the app (through File Manager) match permission of other apps.
Chawki said:
Hi,
the operation is too complicated for me.
Woiuld you be able to download SlimBean 4.3.1 build 2 Official for my I9100G, include there a compatible and working STK, share with me the new zip package? I am offering a good donation for that (more than USD 50).
Thanks
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Hi Gramware,
the operation is too complicated for me.
Woiuld you be able to download SlimBean 4.3.1 build 2 Official for my I9100G, include there a compatible and working STK, share with me the new zip package? I am offering a good donation for that (more than USD 50).
Thanks
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I have downloaded your version of SlimBean and confirmed that it already comes with STK, so no need to upload or reflash it. What's issue are you having since the Sim toolkit should be working for you?
kembacha said:
I used root explorer to copy stk.apk from e988 rom. Then replace your stk.apk in the zip above.
Copy and replace CERT.RSA, CERT.SF, MANIFEST.MF from meta if folder of Lgphone_jb.apk to the zip.
Then i flash it with cwm.
Result is: see attach file. Sim tool kit isnt avaiable in app drawer.
Did i do anything wrong? How can i fix it.
Thanks alot if you help me. And sorry for my bad english
Sent from my LG-F220K using Tapatalk
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Also confirm the folders , you have to have STK.apk in a folder called app, inside another folder called System when flashing. The certs and manifest files should also be in their respective folders.
You can also try this hack, also copy phone.apk to the app folder such that your flash them together.
gramware said:
Also confirm the folders , you have to have STK.apk in a folder called app, inside another folder called System when flashing. The certs and manifest files should also be in their respective folders.
You can also try this hack, also copy phone.apk to the app folder such that your flash them together.
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its has a right permission 6-4-4 now. Everything exactly the same as you said. But nothing's changed.
I think that we should do "something" in stk.apk, that would make it appear in app drawer. Because i have a flashable zip of vega ion a870, i just extract it, copy to system/app, set right permission and reboot=> stk appear
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