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Altek A14 Leo section?

Hey
The first (Android) smartphone with camera that can really compete with the digital cameras and no section for it?
Modding it would be great
Altek A14 Leo

Altek Leo Section
regarding the serious problems the Altek Leo has, as no google apps, not even market, no rooting published, no adobe flash, firefox will not install and so on,
a section would be useful for the distessed owners of this camera phone which
is more a fumble phone than a smart phone. Its advantages are a very good lens, an outstanding CCD chip, a xenon flash and professional camera software.

True, is buggy
I bought one actually and despite it being pretty buggy, I just absolutely love the camera.
Definitely needs some software love though:
1) Interface is pretty sluggish and 2.1 isn't helping, the latest android performance improvements would be nice.
2) Touch-screen is strangely inaccurate. Swype was a must for me.
3) Battery life is pretty bad (not certain how much a newer Android would help, but any amount of powersaving fixes would help).
4) Buttons/widgets to lock the screen (e.g. Extended Controls) don't work.
5) The camera button doesn't open the camera when the phone is locked (debatable I guess, but imo, the camera button should just open the camera, period).
6) Default alarm clock doesn't ring randomly.
7) Not to mention apps randomly crashing, strange animation bugs in the Album viewer, no google apps, terrible GPS, etc.
But despite those, I've managed to work my way round them and am in love with it.
Alex

I have one of these and I do like the quirkyness .
I would love to improve the experience by modding.

Quirkyness fits well
To continue the list (more than enough for a forum)
- Backups by Titanium, AVG or Nandroid do not work because i have no idea
how to root the Altek Leo.
- WLAN range is still very short and does not always an automatic reconnect.
- I could not manage to make any browser play flash files, but the moboplayer
plays flv files well.
- Apps like soundhound say the microphone is blocked.
About half of the apps i need are not available because they will not install
or they are exclusively available over google market and getting them from
file hosters seems a bit risky to me. Most of this problems seem to be caused
by the small software space of 120 MB for files and 83 MB for running
applications.
But i will keep the Altek Leo and use it because the camera prooved itself
as outstanding among mobile phones.
- I use the application stores Applanet, Amazone Appstore, Handango,
SlideMe SAM and the tools Memory Booster Lite, Android Tweak.
Does anyone discovered any other useful helpers for this half of an
ANDROID device ?
"We do not need any adobe flash, we have got a real xenon flash."

Where To Buy
Does anyone know where to pick up/order one of these units?

Here To Buy
Search at Ebay, you will need a Paypal account.
I bought mine from Wifigadget.
Eason of Yupitek provides International Customer Service,
have a look at the facebook pinwall.

Thanks for the tips! Really like Memory Booster and Swype.
If you're on a mac, the "missing sync" from markspace is well worth the buy - particularly given that there does not seem to be a way to add a Google account under accounts and sync - it's missing on my altek leo! Anyone elses too?
Also recommend "Lookout" if you're worried about virus from no easy way to get apks other than file sharing sites.
Despite the quirks, very happy with this all-in-one device - music player + phone + camera - 3 down to 1! Fantastic!

Vignette
Sidenote, 'Vignette' is the perfect app for this device.
It doesn't fix any of the quirkiness, but it's a photo manipulation tool which complements the fantastic camera perfectly.
You can take your pics and then touch them up making the phone a studio for all things photography.
You can purchase it from the AndAppStore.

By poor battery life, how many days do you get out of it?

root and market
Has anyone tried the Gingerbreak exploit? I heard it might work on older devices. Also, if you don't trust file sharing sites and want stuff from the market. You could try running an emulator and installing the Market on that, then sideloading the APKs. I haven't tried it myself yet, but it seems there are a lot of people doing this. Here's one HOWTO which is specific to Mac but I think it's prety much the same or at least you should be able to use the same system image. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1387830/how-to-install-android-market-app-on-the-emulator there are lots of other links if you google "android market emulator" I don't have the Leo yet because they're sold out in Taiwan, but I've got mine on order. I'm most interested whether the google apps work at all if they're sideloaded. I've just sort of bricked my older Cyanogen device. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Oh, here's a Windows specific link - http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/10004/accessing-android-market-from-android-sdk/
and be careful with Gingerbreak!

There's also UniversalAndRoot to try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598
and SuperOneClick http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

Poor battery-life
@rocky7st
It depends on usage. Light usage is ok. Any sort of medium/heavy usage won't get you through the day.
I bought it from an ebay seller which sent me 2 batteries which was helpful:
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230614421067
It's is useful since it allows me to occasionally geek out with the camera, playing with apps or using the GPS (i.e. 2 hours straight) and and it'll completely run out of juice by late afternoon.
I usually wait till I get home to recharge it on those occasions, but it's been very useful to be able to switch to the backup battery if I'm out and about and I really need to use the phone.
@everyone_else
On the topic of side-loading apps, my gf has an Android phone with a market on it, so I use the "Astro" file manager which allows you to "Backup" the apks, and then I transfer them to my phone via email.

I've been unable to get my device to show up with adb, so not far enough to try SuperOneClick.
UniversalAndRoot says something like "unable to root"
Z4Root says "running root exploit" and does not progress..

That's bad news but good to know at the same time. Hopefully there will be a method soon. Still waiting on mine but I unbricked my older one. Seems to be an almost total lack of hands-on reviews (outside of a trade show) so I thought someone might be interested in this one. Also, I emailed the author to see whether and how he installed the Market app.
http://120x160.com/old-entries/216-hardware-review-altek-leo-a14-camera-phone

Cheers for the reply jackflap. Do you guys know anything about the Android 2.2 upgrade, I've heard Altek is meant to be releasing it next month.

Okay, I got SuperOneClick working so I have root. ADB worked in windows after installing the Altek software.
ADB in linux still cannot find the phone..
So I tried installing various vending.apk files but keep getting MISSING SHARED LIBRARY or out of date SDK.

@daktak I've been trying to develop for the Leo but have not been able to get ADB to work in windows. Where did you obtain the Altek software?

Hi All,
I am a complete noob here and non technical.
Recently bought an altek leo with the sole purpose of loading an app called Passport Photo Plus and using the device to create passport photopgraphs and to send by Bluetooth to a compatible printer.
We have been doing this on other android smartphones but wanted to use the altek due to its camera features.
It appears that our desired app is ony avaiable on Market.
Being non -technical we have tried and failed to find a way to install this app on our leo.
I'm sure there may be other apps available but we specifically want this one due to it's features.
Does anybody know if this can be done, and if so how? Can anybody point me in the right direction (in easy to understand non tech terms please!)
Would happily pay a small fee for succesful step by step instructions (not sure if I can post that here, if not please ignore / mods pls delete).
Many thanks in advance.

$20 webcam= Skype video+camera apps working NOW!

If you are running a teamdrh rom with JB, or ICS with the 2.6.39 kernel, you can use a webcam and this hack to make skype video calls or take pictures/ record video with the stock camera app. I have tested this and it works great, skype calls are getting video and audio but i have only done a couple of five minute calls so I do not know if you will have the same luck with the MIC that I have had. on the stock camera app, if you "switch" from front to back camera, it inverts the video image, but video recording works, however on the stock app the MIC will cut off at around 10 seconds, but videolooks good, and pictures work too. All other camera apps I downloaded have worked as well.
REquirements:
1) a UVC webcam, which means compatible with Video4linux, or Video4windows, really most webcams work. The easy way if you buy one is to find on the box anything that says "no drivers/cd required." But check here: http://www.ideasonboard.org/uvc/#devices
I bought a $17 gigaware at radioshack, the cheapest one in the store.
2) You need to download this file:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4ltl2zYxU7yVTVnM1RzVlBNaUE/edit?pli=1
BUT EXTRACT AND ONLY COPY THE camera.tegra.so FILE INTO your tablet's /SYSTEM/LIB/HW folder, and reboot. If you copy the other stuff you might find that your device will NO LONGER BOOT!!!
3) Plug your webcam into the usb port and in terminal run these commands:
su
chown system.camera /dev/video0
chmod 660 /dev/video0
*If you download gscript you can enter these commands once, and then it is just a couple of clicks, WAY EASIER! they need to be entered everytime you plug the webcam in, and before you run a camera/skype app.
Enjoy, I am hoping some people will test this and confirm it works for them too, please!
Credit BELONGS to Borkata at "another site" for his excellent work on the ADAM

redeyedjedi said:
http://www.tabletroms.com/forums/adam-general-development/5019-ics-external-camera-support-test.html
found this and I am wondering if he is talking about an ICS function, or just an Adam function. Either way, i was thinking the Adam is very similar to ours anyway. Anyone have a usb webcam that wants to try this, or bash me if the idea is out of the question for Gtab?? either is fine, just thought this MIGHT be useful.
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There is a possibility that this already works on TeamDRH's ICS rom. The support has been added in the kernel awhile back but never been tested.

Thanks and much credit to rajeevvp!!!! I have gotten a webcam to stream video onto my gtab with DRH 1.3.2
Its kind've choppy, and a little blurry but works in a stable manner.
I am beggining to learn programming for android and trying to figure out a way to have any apps divert to my working video source instead of looking at the factory camera for a source. It seems it should be possible but I am just still too newb to Know any better.
If you would like to test this, then refer to this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29457353&postcount=11
I have had success with a uvc compatibe webcam so far.
If you might have an idea as to how to trick the rom into looking at the usb port for its default video source I would like to know. Or if you can conclusively tell me that this is not possible I would like to know that too. My understanding is that there are two ways to approach this. One is to have the rom divert any frame capture requests to the usb video source as opposed to the original location. The other way, and probably more likely way, is to take an app like skype and hack it to go to usb for video, as opposed to the "stock camera location." Any insights would be very helpful. At least then, we could video chat with a small webcam, as opposed to no camera at all.
If this works for you, hit the thanks button on RAJEEVVP's post.

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That binary source code may also work on other ROMs (Froyo-, GB-, or HC-based ones)--if the Android<->HW camera interface hasn't changed. (The binary, unfortunately, doesn't load on GB and HC.)
This is how it should've been done by nVidia in the first place. I had expected them or VS/Malata to write a kernel driver for their camera which implemented the standard V4L interface. Instead, they have a binary-only shared object which directly controls the camera HW in a completely opaque way. There's hardly any camera-support code in the official (2.6.32.x) kernels at all--I was very surprised when I looked into this some time back.
nVidia's HW is nice and all, but, from now on, I'm just not going to buy any more of their products if it relies on any proprietary blobs.

rajeevvp said:
That binary may also work on other ROMs (Froyo-, GB-, or HC-based ones)--if the Android<->HW camera interface hasn't changed.
This is how it should've been done by nVidia in the first place. I had expected them or VS/Malata to write a kernel driver for their camera which implemented the standard V4L interface. Instead, they have a binary-only shared object which directly controls the camera HW in a completely opaque way. There's hardly any camera-support code in the official (2.6.32.x) kernels at all--I was very surprised when I looked into this some time back.
nVidia's HW is nice and all, but, from now on, I'm just not going to buy any more of their products if it relies on any proprietary blobs.
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If you're down to take a peek here is where we're at with the Gtab camera on .39...
https://github.com/TeamDRH/android-tegra-nv-2.6.39-rel-14r7/commits/camera

I may not have everything??
redeyedjedi said:
3) Plug your webcam into the usb port and in terminal run these commands:
su
chown system.camera /dev/video0
chmod 660 /dev/video0
*If you download gscript you can enter these commands once, and then it is just a couple of clicks, WAY EASIER! they need to be entered everytime you plug the webcam in, and before you run a camera/skype app.
Enjoy, I am hoping some people will test this and confirm it works for them too, please!
Credit BELONGS to Borkata at "another site" for his excellent work on the ADAM
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I found out I didn't have a dev/video0 folder. I created one but the camera fcs. Is ther supposed to be files in the video0 folder? I noticed in the audio folder there were several files. I am running DRH ICS 1.3 It didn't have the camera app installed since it didn't work anyway.
Any help would be appreciated. I restored the camera app with Ti from an earlier backup.
Thanks
btw: Thanks to all who got this working. I've been looking for something just like this.

Um, /dev/video0 is only created after you plug in your camera. You do not create this yourself. If your camera is UVC compatible, then after it is plugged in you should have /dev/video0 on the stock rom with no modifications! Did you check the link to see if it is listed?
These terminal commands give the camera permission to use the camera apps, along with the camera.tegra.so file. But, a totally unmodded rom will give /dev/video0 if your camera is compatible, because TEAMDRH already included the needed drivers. download the app "usb host controller" and open it after you plug your camera in. under the USB tab, does it register or list your camera? If so, then google your webcam, not the brand name, but the brand that is listed under "usb host controller" to see if it is UVC. My camera is a Gigaware, but under usb host controller it is listed as an MSI Starcam.
This positively works for me, but I have been waiting for anyone else to tell me it worked for them too so I can confirm. I am happy to help, because I want this to work universally as it should so it is a viable option.

Thanks
redeyedjedi said:
Um, /dev/video0 is only created after you plug in your camera. You do not create this yourself. If your camera is UVC compatible, then after it is plugged in you should have /dev/video0 on the stock rom with no modifications! Did you check the link to see if it is listed?
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Thanks. I'm at work and just pulled out a cheap camera from my drawer. Not even sure what model it is. I wasn't aware though that the camera would create the folder when it is plugged in. When I get home I know I have a camera that is compatible and I will try it again.
Thanks for your help. I will let you know how it goes.

Fnally...a camera again
redeyedjedi said:
This positively works for me, but I have been waiting for anyone else to tell me it worked for them too so I can confirm. I am happy to help, because I want this to work universally as it should so it is a viable option.
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It works. I haven't actually taken a pic or video yet, but I got a picture. I'm using my Logitech 270 HD webcam and the picture looks great. This is what I've been waiting for. I downloaded the free version if Camera ICS off the Play store. May have to buy it. The older stck camera app still FCs but the ICS one fired right up. Now I'll have to make my script.
Thanks a great deal... :good::good:

On a fresh install of the JB alpha, if you swipe left on the lockscreen instead of right, the camera app pops up, if you do a factory reset, then it will be in your app drawer!
I am so glad to hear it works for someone else.
TO use video recording or skype video, any video, you have to swap from the front to back camera. It shows an inverted image, but when you play back a recorded video, it is proper, also skype might be inverted but it looks right on the other end. I do not know why this is, but it works!!
***To clear up any confusion, the terminal commands only need to be entered once, after the camera is plugged but before you try to use any camera apps. They do not need to be re-entered until the next time you plug your webcam in, or restart the tab. With the gscript, you can put a shortcut on your homescreen, and the process becomes: plug cam in, tap one button, then load camera app or skype,etc!!

I can confirm it works with ICS Beta 1.3.2 (using the Camera ICS app). Camera, and Skype work just fine!
At last, my gTab is complete again! (well... almost...).

fosser2 said:
If you're down to take a peek here is where we're at with the Gtab camera on .39...
https://github.com/TeamDRH/android-tegra-nv-2.6.39-rel-14r7/commits/camera
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I'll have to pass: Not enough free time. Besides, it looks like someone's already working on it--I'll just be stepping on their toes.

Random newbish question
would this be able to work on other tablets as well? albeit slightly modified and what not... i've been thinking of integrating a dell streak 7 into my dash and an external web cam would be a neat back up cam

Im gonna guess no, but it is possible. YOu need a kernel with V4l2 support, and a file like this to direct the rom to communicate with it. I know nothing about dell streaks, but if you ask a developer of the rom you're using to look at Borkata's github source you might get a solution, but I really do not know.

redeyedjedi said:
Im gonna guess no, but it is possible. YOu need a kernel with V4l2 support, and a file like this to direct the rom to communicate with it. I know nothing about dell streaks, but if you ask a developer of the rom you're using to look at Borkata's github source you might get a solution, but I really do not know.
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Thanks, I figured that because the dell streak is a tegra 2 board, it wouldnt be too difficult, but i am definatly not a dev of any sort

I've tried this with on a gTablet, testing both G-Harmony & SmoOther Beam 4.1.2, but I haven't been able to get it working.
I'm testing it with a Microsoft HD-6000 webcam. Any suggestions on where I might look to determine if the problem is related to the ROM/approach, or the hardware?
I've already checked the UVC compatibility page. Unfortunately it's a bit out-of-date, and the HD-6000 is not yet listed, yet the sister HD-3000 is listed as supported.
Thank you in advance for any ideas!
RKM

rkmFL said:
I'm testing it with a Microsoft HD-6000 webcam. Any suggestions on where I might look to determine if the problem is related to the ROM/approach, or the hardware?
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First, see if this Webcam test app works.

[APP][3.21.16] TWC TV - VZW/ADB/HDMI checks removed & watch away from home!!

UPDATE
Development of this app will continue here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-spectrum-tv-aka-twc-tv-t3847520
Thanks for everyone who kept this project going!
Hello here you will find the most recent TWC TV App from the android market... except it has ALL restrictions removed, NO ADB checks, NO proxy checks, NO HDMI checks, NO ROOT checks, and best of all, a method to watch ALL the channels while you're away from home, not just SOME of the channels TWC let's you watch; this can be viewed over 3g/4g/wifi... hell even 1x lol.
NOW the part I like... and maybe the reason why the root check was implemented by TWC.... you can actually WATCH live TV on any wifi, 3g/4G network away from your home! all you need is a few tools and you're on your way.... if this is of no interest to you then just scroll down to the download link
To watch outside of the home network:
Install a proxy server on a machine inside your network (a computer that can play live tv from twctv.com successfully)
I use wingate FREE edition (http://wingate.com)
Make sure you configure your router to forward traffic on that port to your machine
as a side note, make sure you assign a static IP on your local machine so your router doesn't get confused
also make sure you go to whatsmyip.org and get your external IP address (as you'll need this for the android side)
Install an app from the android market called "Auto Proxy (ROOT)"
Configure Auto Proxy to connect to your machine... here you will enter the IP you got earlier from your home machine and the port you chose when you configured wingate...
Now activate AutoProxy and all traffic will be routed through your home computer (all apps, etc...) meaning when you use the timewarner app it will think you're inside your home network!!
Make sure you turn it off once you're done watching TV, otherwise you will be consuming all of your upload bandwidth and also slow down your speeds since it has to go through the proxy...
Profit!!
Some Notes:
This app should work on any phone with gingerbread and up. (Tested myself)
Feel free to donate It took me a while to learn how to do this and it took alot endless nights
I think i should also point out that I didn't use anyone else's code to do this; I'm a lone developer and just like the challenge
I am also working on a workaround to the proxy thing... a way to watch Live TV on your cellular network alone... no proxy required (I make no promises but i'm looking into it and hopefully I'll come up with something)
I'll also try to release a new version if updates are released... try and keep everything current
Questions? need a more detailed guide or anything else? just ask! I'm here to help ... (but see post #2 first)
The 3.21.14 app would not be possible without GreenNasty... THANKS!
[CHANGELOG]
[3.21.16][v8] - App Version 4.1.8.10
Removed VPN/ADB/HDMI/Proxy restrictions
Enabled VZW Exclusive content for everyone!
Live TV and VOD DAI disabled
Fast forwarding enabled for all Video on Demand content... go ahead and skip those commercials
Enjoy!
[12.12.15][v7] - App Version 4.1.7.1
Removed Proxy/VPN/ADB/HDMI Checks
Enabled VZW Exclusive content for everyone!
Live TV and VOD DAI disabled
[11.14.15][v6] - App Version 4.1.2.32
Removed Proxy/VPN/ADB/HDMI Checks
Enabled VZW Exclusive content for everyone!
Enabled Seeking while playing VOD content (yes, you can skip ads )
Disabled DAI (Dynamic Ad Placement) in Live TV and VOD (My little bit of rebellion against all these restrictions) Google for more info
Removed regional restrictions (Now you may use the app even if you're outside the US)
[3.14.14][v5.1] - App Version 3.4.4#78
Removed Proxy and VPN checks from both Live TV and OnDemand
HDMI checks REMOVED!!!
Proxy and VPN checks removed
ADB Checks fully removed
[3.14.14][v5] - App Version 3.4.4#78
Removed Proxy and VPN checks
Partially removed HDMI checks from Live TV, OnDemand should still have same HDMI Restrictions
[8.21.13][v4.1] - App Version 3.3.1#57
I use wingate FREE edition (http://wingate.com)
Workaround for ISP Checks, now users of every network get the perks that verizon customers get
[8.07.13][v4.0] - App Version 3.3.1#57
Removed ADB Checks
Removed HDMI Checks
Removed Proxy/VPN Checks
Hope I didn't miss anything!
[7.13.13][v3.2] - App Version 3.2.1#49
Missed VPN Check... VPN should be working now
[7.10.13][v3.1] - App Version 3.2.1#49
Fixed ADB Check in Live TV - overlooked some code
[7.10.13][v3] - App Version 3.2.1#49
3g/4g/lan/etc.. streaming enabled
Proxy Checks Removed
HDMI Checks disabled (Not 100% sure on this, but if you have issues let me know)
All channels exclusive to VZW Customers are now available for everyone
Removed Root Checks
Removed Proxy/VPN Checks
Removed ADB Checks
Note: Since i actually REMOVED some of the code that performs the checks, the app might be smaller than the original app from the market (yeah i like to be efficient )
[5.17.13][v2] - App Version 3.2#44
Enabled 3G Streaming for EVERYONE! xD enjoy!
[5.15.13][v1.1] - App Version 3.2#44
Removed another HDMI check when plugging/unplugging HDMI cable while watching Live TV
[5.15.13][v1] - App Version 3.2#44
Completely new version!
Removed Root Checks
Removed ADB Checks
Removed HDMI Checks
Removed Proxy and VPN Checks
Should run smoothly on most devices! seems like TWC did some optimizations
[3.15.13][0.3] - App Version 2.6#36
Kindle Fire Fix... and potentially a fix for othe devices... if your device isn't a kindle fire then please follow directions in 2nd post
Please refer to Post #2 for download
[3.10.13][0.2] - App version 2.6#36
Removed HDMI checks!!
[3.04.13][0.1] - App version 2.6#36 (Initial Release)
Removed Root & ADB Checks
Increased buffer size to help with iffy networks
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[Bugs/Issues]
None reported yet... let me know if you encounter any issues
[DOWNLOAD]
[3.21.16][v8] - http://www.mediafire.com/download/qrgoidy1k6jk8yp/signedTWC-TV_4.1.8.10.release.apk
Thank you all for your support! <3
[Questions/Issues?]
See post #2 and reply if you question is not addressed.
Thanks to those that made decompiling/recompiling easy!!
Don't forget to hit that thanks button if this app works for you!
donations are also appreciated... modifying something without the source code is tough... and a cup of coffee can go a long way when coding thanks for your support!

Bug List
APP Version 3.2#44: Some users report that HD doesn't work as well with the new app. Time Warner did alot of changes due to the move to streaming away from home, that means that they definetely could have messed something up.... if HD is not working properly for you and want to try the previous version (2.6#36) feel free to download it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?s3evtfhdedy3061
If you wish to decompile the app yourself, i have included comments in most of the important parts of the code that i modified... i will admin, they are HARD to understand and modify, but if you're looking to do it yourself in the future, I've helped you out
Issues/Troubleshooting
If you have tried this app and it does not work for you then i need the following information:
are you using the proxy instructions I mentioned or using the app using your home network?
MAKE SURE your device is rooted
if you are then please test it on your home network first and make sure it works (whithout ANY proxy, etc...)... if it does then let me know what issues you get when you use wingate and Auto Proxy....
if it does work on your home network but not with the proxy, then please tell me detailed instructions on how you set it up or if you need a guide on how to do so
do you have internet service through time Warner?
what device are you using?
what rom and kernel are you using, and what versions? (if you don't what kernel then just tell me which rom and version and i'll figure it out)
Are you rooted? With Super SU or just SuperUser?
All of the above checked? then i will need a logcat while the app is running Feel free to pm me the logcat ONLY after you have posted what i've requested and I'll let you know to send me a logcat... i don't want to receive random logcats and will ignore them if i haven't seen your information in this thread first!
Logcats can be taken via: adb shell logcat
OR adb shell and then type logcat, you can use the -f parameter to save it to a file rather than copying it from your command prompt to a file...
If there is anything else you think i should know, then please post that as well.... any little bit of information WILL help, trust me
I am committed to help.... but please help me by following the above instructions to make both our lives easier!
Thanks!

Will this work home lan with rooted / adb on ?
superman1101 said:
I know i haven't posted yet, but i recently got the TWC TV app and found that it doesn't work on Rooted devices or EVEN if you have ADB on!! anyways, I'm a developer but in a different language, nevertheless I looked around the forums and figured out how to modify the APK and came up with this... what better way to do my first post huh? lol
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I really do not understand why they care if rooted / debugging is turned on?
I mean its at least a little understandable if one has an unlocked
bootloader and running on a non-standard rom.

Didn't work for me

bennettg said:
Didn't work for me
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How come? what rom are you using, and do you get an error message?
fuzzynco said:
I really do not understand why they care if rooted / debugging is turned on?
I mean its at least a little understandable if one has an unlocked
bootloader and running on a non-standard rom.
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There is competing theories on why they care... one of the reason i can think of (which i said in the OP) is that you can use a root app to enable traffic tunneling through a proxy (thus circumventing their "home network") restriction

Is this the phone version of the app?? Just wondering because I'm trying to get it to work on my HP Touchpad with CM10 and the signed versions I have found for the tablet are around 5mb and yours its just under 2.
Thanks!
*UPDATE*
Not sure why you version is so much smaller but it works perfectly on my tablet. I have been searching high and low for a fix and this was it. I can't thank you enough!!!

talon4x4 said:
Is this the phone version of the app?? Just wondering because I'm trying to get it to work on my HP Touchpad with CM10 and the signed versions I have found for the tablet are around 5mb and yours its just under 2.
Thanks!
*UPDATE*
Not sure why you version is so much smaller but it works perfectly on my tablet. I have been searching high and low for a fix and this was it. I can't thank you enough!!!
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Glad it worked for you! this app is what i extracted from the app market with my EVO 3D, however i did see code segments in there for tablets so this app should be universal... let me know if you encounter any issues

Thank you! Works perfectly on my rooted Nexus 10!

I hope...
I hope you can remove the nightmare msg: "We are unable to present this channell..." in Kindle Fire 8.9 with OS 8.1.4
Thank you

field3d said:
I hope you can remove the nightmare msg: "We are unable to present this channell..." in Kindle Fire 8.9 with OS 8.1.4
Thank you
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I wish I could, unfortunately that's a problem on the server's end, not the app... sometimes certain channels are unavailable because tw is having an issue on their end.... unless you're getting the error on every channel... right now I think Disney channel is having that issue, is it happening with a lot of channels?

Works great on nexus 10 running cm10.1 nightly thank you! I had to edit files after updating ROM now I don't have to, appreciate your work. HDMI would be a big bonus, cheers mate.

Aron_H said:
Works great on nexus 10 running cm10.1 nightly thank you! I had to edit files after updating ROM now I don't have to, appreciate your work. HDMI would be a big bonus, cheers mate.
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unfortunately I don't have an HDMI cable to test and release a bug-free app... if you're up for it then i can give it a go and you can let me know if it works or not; I can have a new version out tomorrow if you're up for it

Great Job!!!
Just wanted to mention that I'm running your fix on my Kindle Fire and my Galaxy Tab 10.1
Thank you so much for the awesome work.

superman1101 said:
unfortunately I don't have an HDMI cable to test and release a bug-free app... if you're up for it then i can give it a go and you can let me know if it works or not; I can have a new version out tomorrow if you're up for it
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I will happily test it, i picked up a $10 cable from walmart, its a bit short but should do the trick. I managed to poke around in the code myself, dont know what the hell im doing, but thought i would give it a go. Anyway doing a file compare with your version and the stock version, i can see quite a few changes which im sure took quite a bit of time, so i want to say Thank You again!!!

rickyq12 said:
Just wanted to mention that I'm running your fix on my Kindle Fire and my Galaxy Tab 10.1
Thank you so much for the awesome work.
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glad to hear!
Aron_H said:
I will happily test it, i picked up a $10 cable from walmart, its a bit short but should do the trick. I managed to poke around in the code myself, dont know what the hell im doing, but thought i would give it a go. Anyway doing a file compare with your version and the stock version, i can see quite a few changes which im sure took quite a bit of time, so i want to say Thank You again!!!
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I'm working on it right now.... just wanted to know: do you get an error message when you plug in the HDMI cable anywhere in the app? like even if you're not watching live tv? or only when you're tuned in to a channel?
UPDATE
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Ok i just finished modifying the app... this is my first attempt at removing the HDMI check so don't be too harsh :/
Here you go: http://www.mediafire.com/?4w2tlc4k30t8pkt
if it works for you then i'll update the main thread with this version.

Nice !!!!
superman1101 said:
glad to hear!
I'm working on it right now.... just wanted to know: do you get an error message when you plug in the HDMI cable anywhere in the app? like even if you're not watching live tv? or only when you're tuned in to a channel?
UPDATE
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Ok i just finished modifying the app... this is my first attempt at removing the HDMI check so don't be too harsh :/
Here you go: Had to delete link, wouldn't let me post.
if it works for you then i'll update the main thread with this version.
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Nice one mate :good:, It will throw up the message box if you plug it in with app already on live TV, click OK and switch to guide and back to live and she runs great, if you startup app and your not on live tv, no message box.... Excellent work there Mate !!!

Aron_H said:
Nice one mate :good:, It will throw up the message box if you plug it in with app already on live TV, click OK and switch to guide and back to live and she runs great, if you startup app and your not on live tv, no message box.... Excellent work there Mate !!!
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Great! There were 2 parts to edit, I fixed one because messing with the other gave me FC's... I'll mess with it some more

ok this should be it... i hope
HDMI should be working: http://www.mediafire.com/?s3evtfhdedy3061
let me know if it works or not

Look.
superman1101 said:
I wish I could, unfortunately that's a problem on the server's end, not the app... sometimes certain channels are unavailable because tw is having an issue on their end.... unless you're getting the error on every channel... right now I think Disney channel is having that issue, is it happening with a lot of channels?
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I heard TWC app have troubles with some checkings with some ROMS maybe removing the checking when that message is shown. Look I tested on iPad, iPod, iPhone and. Samsung Galaxy Tab Android and works perfect but specific the problem is on Amazon Kindle 8.9 with iOs 8.1.4 and others in every channel no some channel is every channel the message and the message appears in no more than 30 seconds, in other words you only have around 30 seconds of video in any channel and the message is shown and other people have the same issues. If you have the code and you can check the message when is shown and remove the condition or if you have the source maybe we can see when the message is shown I can see to have an idea. If you look inside other forums in this webpage there are other people with dame problem in other devices.
Thank you

field3d said:
I heard TWC app have troubles with some checkings with some ROMS maybe removing the checking when that message is shown. Look I tested on iPad, iPod, iPhone and. Samsung Galaxy Tab Android and works perfect but specific the problem is on Amazon Kindle 8.9 with iOs 8.1.4 and others in every channel no some channel is every channel the message and the message appears in no more than 30 seconds, in other words you only have around 30 seconds of video in any channel and the message is shown and other people have the same issues. If you have the code and you can check the message when is shown and remove the condition or if you have the source maybe we can see when the message is shown I can see to have an idea. If you look inside other forums in this webpage there are other people with dame problem in other devices.
Thank you
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Can you tell me what specific message comes up? there's different messages that come up for different scenarios, if it's only "this channel is currently unavailable at this time" then i need to know specifics... what device, what android version, rooted or not.... a logcat of the app running would also be nice... I also don't understand what you mean by "iOS 8.1.4", afaik iOS is only on apple devices ... this fix is only applicable to android devices.
Let me know if it's happening to you and let me know the specifics i mentioned and i'll see what i can do about it.

SgS2 GT i9100 RRemix and Android roms

Answer to a XDA question in Resurrection Remix 407 forum.
Quote: Originally Posted by dharmil007
Hey is there any way i can get a Call Recorder to work on this ROM ?
I tried various vall-recorders from Play Store but none of them worked properly
My answer is to use app called RecForge 11.
Success in call recording using Rremix 407 rom with Dorimanx kernel ver 8.43
My Signature. Extreme respect to Westcrip for his work/roms
Spare Test SgS2 Modem XXLS9 RRv407=422JB with Dori8.43 Kernel to DualBoot MiuiJB412
CWMv6.0.1.2 recovery
Main SgS2 i9100 Modem XXLS9 in AU
1st ROM JB422 RRemix407 Dori8.43 Dualboots
2nd ROM MiuiJB412 JZ054K
Also use DriveDroid from Play store
to Usb Boot Hirenbootcd 15.2 from Sgs2 int/ext memory.
Use VirtualBox & android-x86.org

Spirit FM xda post 2
Hi all. just thought I would share. Feel welcome to add to to the list.
SpiritFM free is a FM radio Apk/App specially for custom Android roms.
Tested OK On RRemix 407 with Dorimanx v8.39 Really enjoy having FM radio again.
Available on Play Store the Paid version has much more functions and very smooth to use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296
Thank you and credits to the Developer that gave a nice thing back to all of us.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13379669
(Q+A, Compat list, FAQ, many info links...)
I'm starting a "lower maintenance period" for Spirit where I can't undertake investigations or much in the way of updates: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=6761
blumsen said:
No you can't.
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Some favourite apps XDA post 3
Other Apps/apk that i have tested well and like.
Just thought this may interest you with file transfers&more between your phone & PC.
Connections via wireless & internet.
Apk called Airdroid in Google play & her
airdroid.com
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&feature=search_result
Works well with right version of Firefox & other browsers.
Try Android Manager v 1.4.0 by Starnode from Google playstore is tricky to find. Go to settings ( spanner/hammer ) & you will see OK. Auto switch of data when screen off etc.
Free or Paid version up to you.
So give you direct link here.play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.starnode.sysutils.BatteryInformer&hl=en
Android app i use for large file downloads.
aDownloader = torrent/http download resumer.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.DroiDownloader&hl=en
For windows Pc not sure about Macs. I use this one.
freedownloadmanager.org/download
Try this ( GPS Test ). Very small download size 266kb. Excellent GUI and interface/settings/functions. Tests well with ICS 403 rom & later.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jaGFydGNyb3NzLmdwc3Rlc3QiXQ
Only tested ( ICS 403 ). This ( GPS Control ) really impressed/improved my GPS lockon/speed and reception signal specially inside my house/building.
Used GPS Test to verify this.
WARNING: Did freeze SgS2 after trying to rerun Apk after enabled setting. Seemed to work fine after fix permissions via Extweaks.
Valid point about GPS being De-tuned? by default?
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fatdroid.android.gpscontrols2ad
DriveDroid in Google play is a Android/Windows program that allows you to boot LiveCd/Operating systems.
Link to DriveDroid homepage softwarebakery.com
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.softwarebakery.drivedroid&hl=en&referrer=utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_term%3Ddrivedroid
From your Android device internal/external memory storage.
This allows you to boot/start PC & Laptops from your phone/device.
Excellent for data recovery & more.
Also can be used to prepare USB sticks & external hard drives.
Have been testing/using & as yet cannot fault.
A quoted email from Dev @FrozenCow.
Yes, that's good to hear. Most phones do not have a cdrom option, this is a kernel feature I (among others) have added to some of the CyanogenMod kernels, including the one of the Galaxy S2. I guess it's in the stable versions now too!
The None entry should be gone in DriveDroid 0.8.5, but it was to set the 'hosted image' to none, so you can make sure none of the images are being accessable from the PC. In DriveDroid 0.8.x it isn't a explicit option, but it will 'unhost' an image when clicking the notification of DriveDroid: it'll set the hosted image to none.
"Also noticed with my SgS2 latest configuration DriveDroid Hbcd.iso entry to S3C1 CD icon setting. Has to be reset every time DriveDroid is used ie not persistent?"
I'm not sure exactly what you mean. You select *how* you want to host the file each time you select an image. Storing this mode for each image is something I am considering, but for the moment you'll have to do it each time.
I have noticed Dorimanx kernels has the mount as cdrom built in for SgS2 GT i9100.

Hdmi output XDA post 4
Eliassen&Shollen9, I owe u both a apology as I went back & tested hdmi out with RR312 problematic but works! Credit to Westcrip.
Worked with Teac LCDV2255HD tv using the diagnostic usb port as power supply.
Used a new idea Hdmi +usb cable built in 2 meter bought from ebay approx $8.47 au delivered.
This cable seemed to work better than previous Hdmi adapter that had/needed extra usb/power plugged into side of adapter.
Hope this info helps,sorry no ebay link to working hdmi adapter but clue is bright red 2meter cables.
chrs bmad. Found link for Hdmi cable ebay.com.au/itm/110955051098?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

APN settings XDA post 5
Hi all, just having a complete stab in the dark about above Wrong pin problem.
Try putting a * in User/Password/Server setting in APN settings.
See here resurrectionremix.com/index.php?topic=850.msg4467#msg4467
I am in Top end of Australia with Virgin/Optus network. Never was asked for a pin using possibly 15-20 different Android roms.
In varied dualboot scenario's.
So is the problem from Network provider?
Also can you Please fill out your Forum signatures ie: phone/rom/kernel/dualboot specs/versions. XDA/OP/DEVELOPERS&MODDERS all do this for a good reason = a little info says a lot. This really helps us/forum to be able answer you questions.
Copy pasted from RRSite Rules.
Thanks and good luck with fix. chrs bmad.

PhilZ unique CWM recovery XDA post 6
PhilZ has been releasing some clever reworks of CWM6+ Recovery.
Also uses Aroma file explorer/manager ( in temporary use mode ) & mount via usb in/external memory to copy/connect to Pc while in recovery mode.
Note: VERY easy way to flash custom kernel/root to stock phone via stock/factory recovery mode!
Also recover from no boot/bad flash problems.
See below zip&notes ( not avail at moment ) or direct link. Very handy/useful concept.
Full&grateful credits to ALL Developer's involved in this excellent concept.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Tested OK & Aroma.zip file explorer works well via Siyah dual boot custom CWM6+ Recovery.
Note: Stock&rooted kernel included my zip is for Android 404 ICS XWLPW firmware. Make sure you read instructions and use correct/close kernel for your Android OS/firmware.

Forum Signatures XDA post 7
Hi, just a friendly request/suggestion.
Please fill out your Forum signatures ie: phone/rom/kernel/dualboot specs/versions. XDA/OP/DEVELOPERS&MODDERS all do this for a good reason = a little info says a lot. This really helps us/forum to be able answer you questions.
Some off the reasons why.
1: Some kernels don't play very well with dualbooting/Rom combinations etc.
2: Just a little bit more info in Posts/questions does really help to get a good answer.
3: This Forum does like to help,so help us also&make time to fill out a Signature.Have fun.
4: Android & kernels are changing so fast, these finer details can save a lot of mistakes/frustration.
Chrs bmad.
ps Admit I over do my Signature but sometimes it reminds me. Where I'm at. haha.

Hi Barry Mad,
Please check your Private Messages to see why this thread was closed.
Thanks!

[2.1+] MissingLink - cross platform file sharing/synching and device remote control

Hi all!
So I've been working on an app in my spare time on & off for about 2 years and have finally put it up on the play store. I'm looking for opinions about it, as after building it for so long I've most likely got severe tunnel vision and wouldn't know what's intuitive and what's not to a new user!
What does it do?
Remote control your PC (mouse, keyboard, media buttons)
Copy files to & from your PC or other Android devices
Sync files automatically
Share clipboard data between devices
Open URLs and files (eg music, video) on remote devices
Supports sleep and wake-on-lan of devices
Why? There are similar apps already!
I wrote it out of frustration with the available options for "inter-connectivity" between my devices. I use a HTPC to watch movies and wanted a remote app to control the HTPC (remote mouse, play/pause/volume). There are many existing such apps but I didn't like what's out there:
Are complicated with separate "remotes" for each app that you have to juggle between, etc
They don't behave like a keyboard & mouse, but have special buttons to learn
They often require Java on the PC
Can be slow
I wanted much more than just a remote control app if I'm going to have a "server" running on my PC...
If you want remote clipboard sharing, file transfers, etc, you have ot install separate servers for each app on your PC... I thought I could do better, and you only need 1 "server" on the PC to do all of the above.
Finally, I wrote it to be peer-to-peer. This means that your PC isn't really a "server", for example, you can transfer files/open URLs Android-Android without a PC being present. One such case is when I'm often reading a webpage and open the link on my wifes tablet so she can check it out too!
It's also cross-platform. The same core bit compiles on pretty much anything, but so far I've only released the Android and Windows ports, as they're the ones that I've tested the most. Coming soon will be OSX, Linux and iOS last (I HATE objective-C syntax!)
I've got heaps of other features which I want to add, to build this into the ultimate way to make your devices cooperate... but with the existing features I thought it's time to release it & see what others think!
How can I download it?
The app is called MissingLink (one word, if you want to search for it on the play store). Or the direct link is here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peaklabs.missinglink
The Windows version is available on my site at:
http://www.peaklabs.net/apps/missing-link/download/
Quit blabbing
Ok If you have time please give it a shot and let me know what you think! It has a trial as synching is a paid feature, but if you want I can reset your trial! Just message me.
Just hoping to get some feedback as I continue building it! Thanks heaps!
Oh and if you have any features you think might come in handy, please let me know! I'm sure there's so much that could be done with our devices that find each other and are connected via TCP/IP that isn't being done yet
XDA:DevDB Information
MissingLink, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
peaklabs.net
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.1.7.0
Stable Release Date: 2014-10-12
Created 2014-07-13
Last Updated 2014-10-12

Looms really cool. will download now and test later

@peaklabs.net
Trying it now will report back.
EDIT : Awesome now I can control my PC wirelessly and transfer files(I have already set wake on LAN and now with remote functionality its complete Just one doubt is the app trial or full version ? (What features are Pro one ??)

Hope we can get MAC version...

Navneet Suresh said:
@peaklabs.net
Trying it now will report back.
EDIT : Awesome now I can control my PC wirelessly and transfer files(I have already set wake on LAN and now with remote functionality its complete Just one doubt is the app trial or full version ? (What features are Pro one ??)
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Hi! Glad you found it useful
It's free, but you can upgrade to pro from the app - currently only file synching and PC shutdown/restart requires "pro"! I think as I add features in the future they'll most likely end up being part of the "pro" upgrade.

NeroD said:
Hope we can get MAC version...
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Certainly will! That's the next OS I'm going for actually.
Just wondering, what would you need it for - Android->MAC remote, or also due to file transfers? Some people have trouble with setting up windows shares between windows & OSX, and ML can be a replacement for that between win & osx too... Just wondering how you'd use it, as my wife is an OSX using photographer and I'm always annoyed by her backup needs with her weird (to me) file systems

I can completely understand about the shortcomings of the 'current' offerings, Sounds like ML is exactly what I've been missing for years.. (Wish I had something like this since I had my first android phone, to be honest).. Too bad I killed the battery in my tablet, but I'll be sure to test it out as soon as the tablet's charged and the phone is re-flashed.

Thank you
Hi. I've installed the app on my phone and Nexus 7. The Windows app is not playing at the moment. I keep getting a path error. Will report back tomorrow (it's late here), This could be really valuable. Thanks for your efforts. John

great work. this is what i waiting for

force close on kitkat

First time starting it gives an FC, after that it wont FC anymore, haven't recorded the logcat though. just saying

Working perfect on my Nexus 5. You sir are a genius. Very smooth and no-brainer install and usage. As matter of fact I typed this from the app itself :good:
Edit: I didn't like the icon so i made one for my use, but why not share it?

FC at startup with CM11 on ART
EDIT: second startup worked perfectly

Awesome. I think the icon above looks nicer, but apart from that, nothing much to say. Maybe try using different colours, maybe white instead of green would improve readability. Thumbs up

i'd love to have something like this for mac. as it stands android file transfer is not a great solution and i prefer just to adb push/pull things instead of using that.
hope there is a mac version soon!

Looking for the Linux version.
Once it's out, this will be my app.
I'm currently using a bunch of soft for the same things
- explorer ES for smb exploration
- Pushbullet for sharing pastes
- pydio for remote file access
- airdroid for some file exchanges
However some of these apps also works over mobile data and not only Wifi.

johnwillyums said:
Hi. I've installed the app on my phone and Nexus 7. The Windows app is not playing at the moment. I keep getting a path error. Will report back tomorrow (it's late here), This could be really valuable. Thanks for your efforts. John
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I'm not sure, but the previous Windows build (v 1.0.110) had an error that came up sometimes on first start, maybe that's what you saw - it should be fixed on 1.0.111 though. Let me know if you find out what it was! Thanks!

yamin8000 said:
force close on kitkat
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Hi! Sorry to hear that. I unfortunately don't have a kitkat phone to test on, as samsung hasn't released it for my S4 for some reason
If you see it again, please press the "Report" button, that'd be a great help! Thanks!

Hi All!
Thanks for the awesome feedback, glad people are liking it. I've noted your issues, and once I finish the next update I think I'll focus on building the mac & linux versions.
Also several requests for configurable UI colours, that's going to be a pain to code, but I think I'll have to do it in the end!
Please if anyone is seeing force closes, press the "Report" button. I may have found 1 cause of them but there may be others :-/
Thanks heaps!

Upon trying to activate the trial features after having had it installed for less than a minute, I get "Failed to start a MissingLink trial. Have you previously done a trial with this device?"
The answer is obviously "No," but the only option available is "OK."
Cannot find a price anywhere, and attempting to buy the pro version (since the trial is not available) results in an error.
Nexus 4 with a 4.4.4-based AOSP custom firmware