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Kik Messenger Issue

I have issues with Kik Messenger's messages not being pushed properly to my phone when on a custom rom.
What I have tried so far:
Axura 2.1 w/JK3 modem
Axura 2.2 w/JK4 modem
Axura 2.2 w/JL3 modem
Cognition v2.3b7 (defaults)
Perception Build 8 (defaults)
Symptoms (the are the same for all of the above):
After first installing the rom and the kik messenger program it appears to work as advertised. After about 5 minutes of use is when the problems start and never fix themselves. Kik Messenger will *only* receive messages when I am typing to someone. If I switch to another application it will *not* receive any new messages until I open the program and start typing to someone. I checked the running services and Kik Push Service is still running in the background. I have not used any task killers either. I have received messages up to a full 24hrs late because of this
Strangely, this issue doesn't exist on the stock rom from Samsung. If anyone has any clue of what I could change, it would be greatly appreciated. I know custom roms have a hosts file that blocks ads etc., I wonder if this could have something to do with it (although I doubt it).
TIA

devz3r0 said:
I have issues with Kik Messenger's messages not being pushed properly to my phone when on a custom rom.
What I have tried so far:
Axura 2.1 w/JK3 modem
Axura 2.2 w/JK4 modem
Axura 2.2 w/JL3 modem
Cognition v2.3b7 (defaults)
Perception Build 8 (defaults)
Symptoms (the are the same for all of the above):
After first installing the rom and the kik messenger program it appears to work as advertised. After about 5 minutes of use is when the problems start and never fix themselves. Kik Messenger will *only* receive messages when I am typing to someone. If I switch to another application it will *not* receive any new messages until I open the program and start typing to someone. I checked the running services and Kik Push Service is still running in the background. I have not used any task killers either. I have received messages up to a full 24hrs late because of this
Strangely, this issue doesn't exist on the stock rom from Samsung. If anyone has any clue of what I could change, it would be greatly appreciated. I know custom roms have a hosts file that blocks ads etc., I wonder if this could have something to do with it (although I doubt it).
TIA
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Answer bolded above.

I'd love a solution to, other then "go back to stock rom"

Try the developer?
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I deleted the hosts files, does the same thing....

Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen. The answer is quite obvious. It's your Android ID. None of the ROMs that you have been using have a unique Android ID, they are all the same. You need to obtain your original, uniquie Android ID for your phone. You can do this by flashing back to stock JF6 or JH7, copying your settings.db file to your computer, opening it with whatever SQLite editor you fancy, and then updating the settings.db on your custom ROM with your unique ID. And problem solved.
Here is the Get Satisfaction page from KIK where they discuss the issue.
http://getsatisfaction.com/kik/topi...atically_received_when_phone_is_idle_too_long

Oh wow....
Thanks
Does that affect any other app ?

Ok it worked... I used http://www.appbrain.com/search?q=android+id+changer to put the new Android_ID, less of a pain in the ass to do.
If you have an ClockworkMod Backup you can use these the 2 files in the zip attaches, extract them to the folder where you have your img and just type unyaffs datadata.img to exctract the content of the img files and get your android ID. (the settings.db you need is in the datadata.img file, in \databases\com.android.providers.settings\ folder) use SQLite Editor : http://goo.gl/cPv8z to check the Android_ID open the .exe, load the extracted settings.db and go to browse data, choose secure in the drop down and down there you should have your android_id.
Thanks miztaken1312 for the hint.

CasseTrop said:
Oh wow....
Thanks
Does that affect any other app ?
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Affects all Storm 8 games, (World War and whatever else there is), KIK, other messaging apps, Appbrain, and I'm sure there are more.
CasseTrop said:
Ok it worked... I used http://www.appbrain.com/search?q=android+id+changer to put the new Android_ID, less of a pain in the ass to do.
If you have an ClockworkMod Backup you can use these the 2 files in the zip attaches, extract them to the folder where you have your img and just type unyaffs datadata.img to exctrat the content of the img files and get your android ID. (the settings.db you need is in the datadata.img file, in \databases\com.android.providers.settings\ folder)
Thanks miztaken1312 for the hint.
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I knew about that app, but I'm one for security. I trust no one and nothing with anything on my phone. So if that app can access my settings.db file, it can access more. Unfortunately, there are some really sneaky little ****s out there.

Thanks a ton guys, this was making me go crazy!
Going to flash back to stock, make the appropriate changes and then give Assonance 5.0 a try with the new settings.

miztaken1312 said:
Affects all Storm 8 games, (World War and whatever else there is), KIK, other messaging apps, Appbrain, and I'm sure there are more.
I knew about that app, but I'm one for security. I trust no one and nothing with anything on my phone. So if that app can access my settings.db file, it can access more. Unfortunately, there are some really sneaky little ****s out there.
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Good to know, thank you!

CasseTrop said:
Good to know, thank you!
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Glad to help
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[Motorola Atrix] unistalling and installing apps

I am new to this thread and rooting phones in general. I know you probably hate dealing with people like us, but you have to start somewhere...
anyways... I have a motorola atrix and i had recently rooted it just to delete the unwanted pre installed apps... and then i "unrooted" it? ... i beleive... i just dont know if unrooting it actually unroots it. well now i just tried to install the new update that came out yesterday, but it fails on installation. i was wondering if that has something to do with the uninstalled apps? if so... that brings me to a second problem. i did back up the apps with titanium before uninstalling. but it wont let me put them back. and i believe that is because the atrix wont let you install 3rd party apps? please correct me if i am wrong?
well i was just wondering if anyone else was having this problem or if any one could help. thanks! and sorry for being a noob

ShaneBaty said:
I am new to this thread and rooting phones in general. I know you probably hate dealing with people like us, but you have to start somewhere...
anyways... I have a motorola atrix and i had recently rooted it just to delete the unwanted pre installed apps... and then i "unrooted" it? ... i beleive... i just dont know if unrooting it actually unroots it. well now i just tried to install the new update that came out yesterday, but it fails on installation. i was wondering if that has something to do with the uninstalled apps? if so... that brings me to a second problem. i did back up the apps with titanium before uninstalling. but it wont let me put them back. and i believe that is because the atrix wont let you install 3rd party apps? please correct me if i am wrong?
well i was just wondering if anyone else was having this problem or if any one could help. thanks! and sorry for being a noob
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I just hate it when people use USELESS thread titles...
How is "UH OH" better than "[Motorola Atrix] Root & Installing/Deleting Apps"...
Use the edit button and change it so other people with the same problem can actually find this thread.
To know if you have root or not there is actually a free app on the market to check this and tell you if you are rooted or not.
Depending on the apps you uninstalled, yes this failed update could be caused by this.
If you can provide the names of the apps you uninstalled i might be able to tell you more.
Installing third party apps can be turned on at Settings/Applications.
Depending where the app was, Titanium Backup might need root to put it there.
You don't have to be sorry for being a noob, just use a good thread title so people know with a look at the title, if they can help or not, and provide as much information in the post as you can, to help people help you .
Not everyone looks into every thread, most if they don't have to spare alot of time (skilled people usually don't have too much free time ), just take a look at the thread titles and decide if they look in it or not.

The apps i deleted were...
Talk 1.3
Help center 2.2.1
Task Manager 9.0 (performance manager)
Home screen tips 2.2.1
Yes you are correct, phone does have to be rooted to put the apps back. It actually has to be rooted just to run titanium. I did Reroot it and try putting them back, but when i do the restore with titanium, its puts all apps back to their setting at the time of the back up, but the missing apps dont install (basically everything on the restore works but the apps i deleted)
i do get the warning when opening titanium saying i will not beable to restore apps with my current settings on my phone and to do what you said (settings> applications>) but from what iv found. it seems the atrix does not have this option.
if you need any more info please let me know. i just want this update because it is supposed to fix a few bugs.
Thanks!

I got it taken care of.
thanks!

Nexus S help, I cant download Apps!!!

Ok so like i bought this back in feburary, and i love this phone, i love pure android to the fullest and have gotten 7 of my friends to jump to android, But anyway i recently came into a problem, after trying to upload a album to my PS3(Playstation3) i noticed that i encounter a usb problem, which by recovery i fixed, but now theres some sort of problem with downloading apps, when i download it says theres a "Download" error and the app wasnt downloaded, i cant even update apps, I have already been everywhere to search for this problem on the internet so im signed in on gtalk, gmail and every other google app i just have no other apps, besides the angry birds games.....im thinking somethings wrong with the path the apps go to or something...any ideas would be helpful!

Lilith_Crysis said:
Ok so like i bought this back in feburary, and i love this phone, i love pure android to the fullest and have gotten 7 of my friends to jump to android, But anyway i recently came into a problem, after trying to upload a album to my PS3(Playstation3) i noticed that i encounter a usb problem, which by recovery i fixed, but now theres some sort of problem with downloading apps, when i download it says theres a "Download" error and the app wasnt downloaded, i cant even update apps, I have already been everywhere to search for this problem on the internet so im signed in on gtalk, gmail and every other google app i just have no other apps, besides the angry birds games.....im thinking somethings wrong with the path the apps go to or something...any ideas would be helpful!
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Have you rooted your phone? I can assume that's the case.
But if you have:
Backup all the apps you want with titanium backup (Just for ease)
Go into recovery and wipe all data and cahce.
Either keep the rom you have now or flash a new one.
Check to see if it's fixed.
Restore all of the apps you want to with Titanium backup.
Thank me if it works, or curse my name if it doesn't.

No this Nexus s hasnt been rooted thats why its such a problem!!!

Lilith_Crysis said:
No this Nexus s hasnt been rooted thats why its such a problem!!!
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It's actually really easy to root Try it out.

I could but i would like to slove this problem first with downloading apps lol!!!

android.process.media force close! FIX

I know some of you have been having problems with a force close message that looks like this: Android.process.media is not responding please force close or retry.
I have done search after search only to find one way that ultimately fixes this annoying every second force close message.
1. Make sure your phone is rooted.
2. Using a file explorer of your choice go into the directories as follows:
/system/app/
3. Delete this file from the menu, mediaprovider.apk
4. Force close messages will now stop. Horray!
If you have questions post them. I will do my best to answer.
StaplesDroid

i tried it on my G2 and it hasn't worked yet. Had to give ES FileExplorer root.
Have a great morning!

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media.process force close issue rooted htc desire
I fixed this problem without any further issues by clearing the download cache - I'm just as surprised as you.

staplesdroid said:
Yea like I said you must have a rooted phone!!!. Did it work after you gave es file root?
Another great program in root explorer. You can get it from ww w. 4shared .co m
Go there type in rootexplorer .apk and it will have multiple downloads. Just pick one and run it.
You can get all the paid apps for free like that. Just type in .apk after the app you want is typed in for example: rootexplorer .apk or irunner .apk or androidbanking .apk..... you get the picture?
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Or you could get it from the market, and pay for it, and support the developers. But if you want to be a thief, that's your decision.

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staplesdroid said:
I'm not trying to piss anyone off. Sorry if you don't agree with that. But 3.99 for a file explorer. Come on.
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It never ceases to amaze me how people can justify being a thief.
If 4 bucks is out of line, how is it you could afford your phone in the first place?
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The purple bear gets the purple worm!

indymx said:
It never ceases to amaze me how people can justify being a thief.
If 4 bucks is out of line, how is it you could afford your phone in the first place?
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+ 1, a one time payment of $4 for something useful is nothing.
Sent from my abucus

why patronize piracy?
I live in Asia, where pirated software/apps are more prevalent than legit ones. That is because software like Microsoft Windows is economically out of reach for the man on the street.
But $3.99? Come on! We shouldn't expect devs to continue churning out useful code without getting paid for it. If the developers of Titanium Backup or Root Toolbox had decided early on that it wasn't worth it to develop apps for Android or WinMo, we'd all still be in the Dark Ages of the cellphone era. Making custom ROMs is not the same. For one, many of them were based on stock firmware--which were made by highly-paid software engineers at phone makers in the first place.
What the Android Market offers for free, I download for free. When it has a price and I need it, I pay for it. Simple as that.

1) the fix listed above worked perfectly for me. (HD2, gingerbread, CM7)
2) paying for an app is the right thing to do. free ones are preferred, of course. you know it, i know it, they know it. support open source, support the community. pay it forward.

staplesdroid said:
I know some of you have been having problems with a force close message that looks like this: Android.process.media is not responding please force close or retry.
I have done search after search only to find one way that ultimately fixes this annoying every second force close message.
1. Make sure your phone is rooted.
2. Using a file explorer of your choice go into the directories as follows:
/system/app/
3. Delete this file from the menu, mediaprovider.apk
4. Force close messages will now stop. Horray!
If you have questions post them. I will do my best to answer.
StaplesDroid
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Thanks for the tip mate. I got rid of FC's after removing mediaprovider. But after removing it cannot access any sort of media like photos, ringtones etc :-D. Any other work around?

WARNING!
fshami said:
Thanks for the tip mate. I got rid of FC's after removing mediaprovider. But after removing it cannot access any sort of media like photos, ringtones etc :-D. Any other work around?
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Yep, this is actually a horrible fix. For me, it did nothing except stop me from accessing any of my media. So if you don't care about listening to music, viewing any photos, having ringtones, viewing video you have taken etc, this MIGHT work for you. I had to dig out the mediaprovider.apk from the .zip of my ROM and replace it.
I fixed mine by restoring my last Titanium Backup ("restore all apps with data"). Whatever was corrupted was restored back to working order. I understand that not everyone has Titanium Backup, but it has save my a$$ a couple of times now when an app or system file has started acting weird. Root your phone and get TB, it's so worth it.
EDIT: OK, so the problem came back after I replaced mediaprovider.apk, so apologies for that. I booted into recovery and did a factory/data reset, then restored my Titanium Backup, and all seems to be good now. Again, I understand this may not help everyone, but it worked for me, and it avoids deleting apk files without fully understanding what effect it will have.

Help
I have a droid 2 global. i tried deleting the file and it says i cant. is there anything else i can do? i cant access my pics, music, or market.

la vela said:
I fixed this problem without any further issues by clearing the download cache - I'm just as surprised as you.
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Did this too, was having FCs after installing a new ROM but just cleared the cache and rebooted. My music player worked again after that.

Nothing works!
I tried deleting it which made things worse! Non stop FCs! Put it back. Cleared data multiple times! Rebooted some times! No luck! What to do! Heeelllppppp!!!!!!!!!

CyberZ-JB said:
I tried deleting it which made things worse! Non stop FCs! Put it back. Cleared data multiple times! Rebooted some times! No luck! What to do! Heeelllppppp!!!!!!!!!
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Try formatting ur sdcard, for me i had some temp folders with long file names which used to mess around..
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fshami said:
Try formatting ur sdcard, for me i had some temp folders with long file names which used to mess around..
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium
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Tried even that! Someone said it might be a Framewore issue! God knows what Android is made of! HELLLPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!

staplesdroid said:
I know some of you have been having problems with a force close message that looks like this: Android.process.media is not responding please force close or retry.
I have done search after search only to find one way that ultimately fixes this annoying every second force close message.
1. Make sure your phone is rooted.
2. Using a file explorer of your choice go into the directories as follows:
/system/app/
3. Delete this file from the menu, mediaprovider.apk
4. Force close messages will now stop. Horray!
If you have questions post them. I will do my best to answer.
StaplesDroid
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I had the same problem with my Asus transformer. In addition the default Music player did not work anymore as it used to (played the wrong numbers).
The above solution did not work for me (I could get to the files mentioned without rooting).
Sofar I got the problem solved as followed.
1. I found an new version 4 of the Music player (com.google.android.misic.4.0.9.apk) and installed this version
2. This by itself did not solve anything, but now I could reinstall the factory original version and now everything is OK.
No forced closing anymore and the default player works as before
I hope it stays this way.
regards,
alfred

I've just updated to latest Oxygen on my Huawei U8800, and was having that same issue.
After reading this post, I've updated with TB the application "[Playlists] Media Storage 2.3.7 (10)" and it solved it.
It seems that my custom playlists of the music app were causing it...

[Q] Help with reinstalling "Talk"

I used Titanium backup and I removed Talk from my phone. I later realized I am no longer able to respond to gchat as Talk was associated with gchat.
Is there a way I can recover this app? Is there an .apk file somewhere so I can just download it and execute it)
I used this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1025610 and compared my list to one of the poster's list in what items I can safely remove. Does anyone have a better list (maybe with a description of each item) for me to follow and remove bloatware?
I want to get rid of the following items because I dont use them, but I really dont want to screw up my phone anymore. Can someone tell me if the following items are safe to remove:
AllShare
buddies now
Latin input method tutorial (I'm assuming its for lating input usage in which I wont need it?)
Mini Diary
Voice Recorder
Write and go (What is this
Thank you for your time!

So I found three files for talk.apk
gtalkservice, talk, and talkprovider, but all three of them gave me the error application not installed

Did you push to system->app?
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lol...you do realize that talk IS gchat, right?
anyway, push the file and install it if you need to. if not, try installing trillian. it is kind of nice because you can have fb on there too and it has minimal battery drain.
if you only want talk, I would say you should take this opportunity to flash a new rom. kh2 was just released