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Who wants Netflix? I got it!

I downloaded the netflix.apk that has been floating around, and with a few tweaks to my build.prop, I was able to get it to work on the galaxyXT ROM.
You have two choices, either download the attached build.prop file and stick in into your /system/ directory... or make the modifications yourself. FYI, please make a backup of the original build.prop before you mangle it.
I changed three lines in my build.prop. Just find these lines in your build.prop and change them to this:
ro.product.model=HTC Vision
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC
ro.build.fingerprint=tmobile/htc_vision/vision/vision:2.2.1/FRF91/277427:user/release-keys
Reboot, and that worked for me! If you have different experiences, please be sure to post them here.
FYI, If you make the changes yourself, make sure they are exact, case and everything. Use Notepad++.
Enjoy!

how/where do you access the /system/ directory? I looked on my SD card but cannot find.
thx

c_urbanek said:
how/where do you access the /system/ directory? I looked on my SD card but cannot find.
thx
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Not on your sd card.
It is in the /system/ Use Root Explorer or something like it.

It's in the phones internal memory, not on your sdcard. You would either need a file explorer with root access (e.g. Root Explorer) or you need to push it with adb.

tried using root explorer & it says the system files are read only...
Nevermind, clicked the R/W button & it allowed...
I'll try Netflix now after a reboot.

At the top of window while in root explorer you'll see a MOUNT R/W button, you need to toggle on read / write access.

Wow! Works Beautifully!
Wow! Works Beautifully! Thank YOU!

Work on Dexter's 1.3 too!

Sorry for the ignorance but what is it?

Streaming movie/TV service. Not everybody has it, but its a big deal for Android phones to FINALLY get it since iphone and Windows 7 phones have had it for a while.

I'm not sure, but there are several apk XDA of netflix, and other folders, I can not understand yet. Apk is installed, replace the buildprop and that would be enough? You may be able to give us the link to the apk please because in my market does not appear.
For the payment of subscription must be from the website or can be within the application?
The truth was unaware of this application, it looks very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

can someone share here the apk..tq

This is where I downloaded it from

3rdstring said:
This is where I downloaded it from
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Thanks for posting that. I couldn't remember where in the forums I had found it.

Hey I'm running stock 2.1 rooted on the xt720. I swapped out the build.prop you supplied in the .zip and installed numerous versions of the netflix clients to see if any would work. The apps installed fine but when I tried to open them (every single one) just opened to a black screen, then it force closed with a bunch of Japanese lettering. Any suggestions? Thanks.

donovanx3 said:
Hey I'm running stock 2.1 rooted on the xt720. I swapped out the build.prop you supplied in the .zip and installed numerous versions of the netflix clients to see if any would work. The apps installed fine but when I tried to open them (every single one) just opened to a black screen, then it force closed with a bunch of Japanese lettering. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Unfortunately
"Latest version: 1.2.0 build 819145-1.2.0-102 (for Android version 2.2 and higher)"

I got Netflix installed and everything seems to work. But when I hit play, it starts to load and says that I don't have a Netflix ready device. I have Dexter Froyo v1.3 on XT720. Anyone have this problem?

see 1st post in this thread....
ErnFuggit said:
I got Netflix installed and everything seems to work. But when I hit play, it starts to load and says that I don't have a Netflix ready device. I have Dexter Froyo v1.3 on XT720. Anyone have this problem?
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once you install the apk, you need to do the hack rev explained in the 1st post.

New APK
Has anyone tried the new "stock" Netflix apk with the XT720?

I running the 1.20 APK, haven't seen an apk for the 1.21 yet, though I haven't gone looking yet either.

Nook Color CM7 on SD - Root?

Hi all -
Sorry for the noob question - I looked and could not find the answer.
I have CM7 installed on an SD card, mounted in a non-rooted Nook Color v1.2. Every thing is working great!
I am now trying to edit the build.prop file to get NetFlix working. However, after making the edits I cannot save the file. I assume that this is because of the lack of rooting.
My questions is... what do I need to root? Does the CM7 OS installed on the SD card need to be rooted? If so, how? I cannot find anything referencing this.
Or, is it that the Nook itself needs to be rooted? I can find documentation on this!
Any advice would be appreciated. I would like to avoid rooting the Nook itself if possible.
Thank you,
John

i have the same exact question, trying to do the exact same thing, modify build.prop on a nook color with CM7 on SD. i dont' understand what is actually "rooted" - is it the OS or the kernel or the boot loader???
thanks for any help!

Should I assume you figured out the solution already? If not, the easiest way I've found to edit the build.prop is to use Root Explorer. It's on the Google Marketplace. I believe it was a couple dollars, but well worth it.
When you open it, it will request super user permissions. Allow this. Browse to the system folder and then click the button at the top, "Mount R/W". Edit the build.prop file and save. Make sure to click the "Mount R/O" button to put it back into read-only mode. Then restart the device. Netflix should work fine then.
I go through this every time I install a nightly build, which has been quite frequent lately due to my geeky curiosity for new possible features. If I don't edit build.prop with "HTC Vision" and "HTC", the playback is in fast forward.

Hey Sonic - I'm having the same issue these two guys are. SU doesn't think the system is rooted (I'm using the latest nightly). Root Explorer doesn't give an option for RW, and when I try installing busybox, it barks that it isn't rooted. Even ROM manager (i know, ugh) barks about root not being there in the nightly.
I attempted to roll back to the 703 stable build, but for some stupid reason when I do that, I can't power-off/reboot-recovery option (it just reboots, doesn't go into recovery mode - which is then out of the question, because no gapps).
So...arrrgh.

[Q] AT&T Android Aria 2.1 Roms

Hi All, doclenny here, I'm new to the site and have rooted an AT&T Aria Android. I was looking at the different roms and the one that I think I need is R008 to allow apps to sd function. My questions are: Is this an appropriate rom? Where and how do I download it? I've looked around the site and can't seem to find a space to download other signed.zip files other than the R012 with a link. I've already installed the R012 but this doesn't seem to allow for app to sd with the 2.1 version and I'd really like to maintain the rooted phone. Thanks In Advance for Your Help!

cm7 is the only way to go!
cm7:
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/htc-aria
for apps to sd, you may want to check this out.
darktremor:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790786
personally, I'm currently using s2e on my hct aria and it works flawlessly. I have all my apks about 200 and my dalvik on the sd. still have available space of 140mb
s2e:
https://market.android.com/details?id=ru.krikun.s2e&feature=search_result
for total access of your aria you may also think about S-0ff.
S-off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159237

Thanks So Much, Will check this out. I've worked with computers since a 360k floppy was a large storage space. This phone has been somewhat of a challenge to me however. I do have one other question You may be able to answer. I'm currently working with linux-ubuntu tools to learn the use of the terminal window. I've attempted to use the terminal window to delete pre installed programs like peep and stocks but when I follow the process it says a read only file which I understand requires a permission change. when attempting to do that it tells me no such file or directory with the "chmod 0777 dwrxwrxwrx /?file name. Thanks again, It's greatly appreciated. doclenny!

Hulu Plus not supported on Skyrocket...WAHT!

Not that I would pay for Hulu, but I watch their free content sometimes. This is a travesty.

yea I noticed this yesterday too...disappointing.

HULU works on the skyrocket........
just use one of the deodexed roms(like this one-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341616), which will let you edit the libs of the Flashplayer. use the Libflashplayer.so hack that is on xda replace it and give it the proper premission and BAM!!!! you got hulu
have been watching hulu on my phone since melvin dropped his first rom.
if for some reason you just cant manage to find the Hack i will post it up for you and give credit to the Dev.

the2rrell said:
HULU works on the skyrocket........
just use one of the deodexed roms(like this one-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341616), which will let you edit the libs of the Flashplayer. use the Libflashplayer.so hack that is on xda replace it and give it the proper premission and BAM!!!! you got hulu
have been watching hulu on my phone since melvin dropped his first rom.
if for some reason you just cant manage to find the Hack i will post it up for you and give credit to the Dev.
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Yeah, but.. Would be nice if it worked on Stock Rom.

fonewiz said:
Yeah, but.. Would be nice if it worked on Stock Rom.
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it IS a stock rom, its just deodexed(allows manipulation) but its str8 stock even has all those crap apps that you might like stock kernel as well.

the2rrell said:
it IS a stock rom, its just deodexed(allows manipulation) but its str8 stock even has all those crap apps that you might like stock kernel as well.
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I know that but what I consider stock is a ROM that hasn't been messed with at all.
I normally run Cyanogen Mod 7 but it's not available yet.
No, I don't like the crap bloatware apps.
Thing is, I will not die without Hulu and it's not enough reason for me to grab the first thing that comes along and install it.
I am actually enjoying the stock rom on this phone. Can't do everything I am used to but, I have to say that it's been pretty nice.
I will likely consider Cyanogen when it comes out for this phone but I am going to have to think pretty hard at this point. That rom has caused nothing but issues for me on multiple phones in regards to GPS which I rely on quite a bit. I know there are fixes and I got my GPS working after a lot of hassle on my Evo but never had success fixing it on my Inspire. Been nice having my GPS working without an issue on my Skyrocket. So... At this point, I just don't want to mess with the stock rom until I have a chance to evaluate it more.
My phone is rooted and that seemed to be all I needed to edit the needed files in the past but I guess not in this case.
Didn't Hulu come out recently and say they are supporting all Android devices now or was that Netflix?

fonewiz said:
I know that but what I consider stock is a ROM that hasn't been messed with at all.
I normally run Cyanogen Mod 7 but it's not available yet.
No, I don't like the crap bloatware apps.
Thing is, I will not die without Hulu and it's not enough reason for me to grab the first thing that comes along and install it.
I am actually enjoying the stock rom on this phone. Can't do everything I am used to but, I have to say that it's been pretty nice.
I will likely consider Cyanogen when it comes out for this phone but I am going to have to think pretty hard at this point. That rom has caused nothing but issues for me on multiple phones in regards to GPS which I rely on quite a bit. I know there are fixes and I got my GPS working after a lot of hassle on my Evo but never had success fixing it on my Inspire. Been nice having my GPS working without an issue on my Skyrocket. So... At this point, I just don't want to mess with the stock rom until I have a chance to evaluate it more.
My phone is rooted and that seemed to be all I needed to edit the needed files in the past but I guess not in this case.
Didn't Hulu come out recently and say they are supporting all Android devices now or was that Netflix?
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I agree the Stock rom on the SR is great thats why im not even worried about not having 5 or 6 roms to choose from. i thinks its pretty nice as is. but i like to be able to edit certain files. and i think all you need it root explorer and you CAN edit pretty much everything on the phone.
but i didnt notice that you cant edit the build.prop, or the libs. i had to pull the build prop and edit on my comp and push it back.
and CM7 is a buggy nice little rom one of those things were you deal with the problems cuz its so damn nice. same with miui.

the2rrell said:
I agree the Stock rom on the SR is great thats why im not even worried about not having 5 or 6 roms to choose from. i thinks its pretty nice as is. but i like to be able to edit certain files. and i think all you need it root explorer and you CAN edit pretty much everything on the phone.
but i didnt notice that you cant edit the build.prop, or the libs. i had to pull the build prop and edit on my comp and push it back.
and CM7 is a buggy nice little rom one of those things were you deal with the problems cuz its so damn nice. same with miui.
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What did you change in the build.prop? The manufacturer, the model screen settings? I have done this on multiple devices including my Honeycomb tablet. My HoneyComb tablet (Acer A100) is running stock rom and I know I was able to edit the build.prop on that just using ES Explorer.
Let me know what to change and I will give it a whack, after backing up the build.prop file and making a nandroid

fonewiz said:
What did you change in the build.prop? The manufacturer, the model screen settings? I have done this on multiple devices including my Honeycomb tablet. My HoneyComb tablet (Acer A100) is running stock rom and I know I was able to edit the build.prop on that just using ES Explorer.
Let me know what to change and I will give it a whack, after backing up the build.prop file and making a nandroid
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i just wanted to edit the DPI.......but had no luck with RootExplorer. or Prop editor.
i had to use note pad on my PC.

the2rrell said:
if for some reason you just cant manage to find the Hack i will post it up for you and give credit to the Dev.
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I've been looking all over for the Libflashplayer.so Hack... I can't find one that applies to Flash 11.
Anyone find the link?

jmreed97 said:
I've been looking all over for the Libflashplayer.so Hack... I can't find one that applies to Flash 11.
Anyone find the link?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119530 <<<<Thanks Slider
here is a full thread about how to use it......just ignore the apk and stage fight.
all you need to do is grab the .so file and insert into the data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib and change the permissions
and your done

the2rrell said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119530 <<<<Thanks Spider
here is a full thread about how to use it......just ignore the apk and stage fight.
all you need to do is grab the .so file and insert into the data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib and change the permissions
and your done
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I did that, no luck. I double and triple checked the instructions. I did not do the stagefright thing or use the APK available.

fonewiz said:
I did that, no luck. I double and triple checked the instructions. I did not do the stagefright thing or use the APK available.
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what permissions did you give it?
are you on the STOCK rom?? if so thats the problem<<

the2rrell said:
what permissions did you give it?
are you on the STOCK rom?? if so thats the problem<<
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I have it permissions specified in the post.
Yes, I am on Stock but I didn't see that running a custom ROM was required.
Thanks for the help.

fonewiz said:
I have it permissions specified in the post.
Yes, I am on Stock but I didn't see that running a custom ROM was required.
Thanks for the help.
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It shouldnt be......
may i ask what files you are seeing in the Lib folder on the com.adaobe.flashplayer.
you shouuld have four files in there already right? i have seen it where it is empty sometimes and that means this wont work. ALSO if you unistall flash and reinstall flash 11 it repopulate the lib folder and i have had luck with this as well. once you get it will stick though. you wont have to this every reboot or anything.

the2rrell said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119530 <<<<Thanks Spider
here is a full thread about how to use it......just ignore the apk and stage fight.
all you need to do is grab the .so file and insert into the data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib and change the permissions
and your done
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Sweet! Thanks!
It's working great for me.
FYI - this is on top of the SkySTOCKeteer rom.

the2rrell said:
It shouldnt be......
may i ask what files you are seeing in the Lib folder on the com.adaobe.flashplayer.
you shouuld have four files in there already right? i have seen it where it is empty sometimes and that means this wont work. ALSO if you unistall flash and reinstall flash 11 it repopulate the lib folder and i have had luck with this as well. once you get it will stick though. you wont have to this every reboot or anything.
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On my skyrocket flash 11 is already installed and i ve updated it to 11.1. however i cant seem to find the "com.adobe.flashplayer." folder at all
ive attached a picture of my folders.

syairahhanis said:
On my skyrocket flash 11 is already installed and i ve updated it to 11.1. however i cant seem to find the "com.adobe.flashplayer." folder at all
ive attached a picture of my folders.
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thats the Internal SD....you have to go through Data/Data/Com.adobeflashplayer.lib/Lib<<<<you will find it in there.
but i believe you have to be on a DEODEXED rom....not the stock unless you know how to pull a lib file from the phone extract and edit. then push it back(this meathod is harder)

syairahhanis said:
On my skyrocket flash 11 is already installed and i ve updated it to 11.1. however i cant seem to find the "com.adobe.flashplayer." folder at all
ive attached a picture of my folders.
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You also need root access. I used root explorer (from the market) to access the appropriate folder on my phone.

jmreed97 said:
You also need root access. I used root explorer (from the market) to access the appropriate folder on my phone.
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this is true, but even with root on the stock rom(odexed) i dont think you can edit the lib files.
im pretty sure.

non branded android phone - where to ask?

hi every1.
(first thread - be kind )
i have a friend who just bought non brand android phone, looks like iphone from the outside, from china (i hate him for that lol)
it's running an android GB (2.3) with iphone theme (to match its outside looks)
i wanna upgrade the OS to ICS or JB.
although i'm a pretty 'techi' guy i don't have the slightest idea about ROMs \ Flashing \ cooking etc.
because it's non brand i couldn't find the proper place in the forum to ask this question.
the Android Dev and Hacking forum looks like it's not for noobs...
maybe General discussion > General ?
where can i ask this? in what part of the forum?
(haven't attached any link to the on-line store or uploaded any photo 'cause i'm not sure this is the place to ask the Q.)
thanks in advance for any help.

LiorEfi said:
hi every1.
(first thread - be kind )
i have a friend who just bought non brand android phone, looks like iphone from the outside, from china (i hate him for that lol)
it's running an android GB (2.3) with iphone theme (to match its outside looks)
i wanna upgrade the OS to ICS or JB.
although i'm a pretty 'techi' guy i don't have the slightest idea about ROMs \ Flashing \ cooking etc.
because it's non brand i couldn't find the proper place in the forum to ask this question.
the Android Dev and Hacking forum looks like it's not for noobs...
maybe General discussion > General ?
where can i ask this? in what part of the forum?
(haven't attached any link to the on-line store or uploaded any photo 'cause i'm not sure this is the place to ask the Q.)
thanks in advance for any help.
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You can install apps that will root the phone. Everyone has different experiences I used Universal Androot and it worked perfectly but thats not to say that it wouldn't brick your device. Anyway once you root the phone the next step is to set up superuser permissions to allow apps superuser access to the linux kernel. After you install superuser app get Rom Manger and connect yourself to a wifi network. You can install clockworkmod through rom manager into your phone's recovery partition. Once that's done put a custom rom on the sd card as a .zip file. then install an app called terminal emulator. open the terminal and type "su"... click allow superuser... then type "reboot recovery"... the phone will switch off and come back on in clockworkmod... select the zip to install and enjoy! *I am not responsible if you brick it*

costum rom
brianmillar9 said:
You can install apps that will root the phone. Everyone has different experiences I used Universal Androot and it worked perfectly but thats not to say that it wouldn't brick your device. Anyway once you root the phone the next step is to set up superuser permissions to allow apps superuser access to the linux kernel. After you install superuser app get Rom Manger and connect yourself to a wifi network. You can install clockworkmod through rom manager into your phone's recovery partition. Once that's done put a custom rom on the sd card as a .zip file. then install an app called terminal emulator. open the terminal and type "su"... click allow superuser... then type "reboot recovery"... the phone will switch off and come back on in clockworkmod... select the zip to install and enjoy! *I am not responsible if you brick it*
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hi,
thanks so much for replying.
one small question: can you recommend one the custom roms?
i see too many roms and build numbers, will glad to get an educated suggestion or guess to whats generic enough
not to brick the phone.

LiorEfi said:
hi,
thanks so much for replying.
one small question: can you recommend one the custom roms?
i see too many roms and build numbers, will glad to get an educated suggestion or guess to whats generic enough
not to brick the phone.
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It depends on the device. If you can find a CyanogenMod 7.2 port for it somewhere I would recommend that.

If u can find out details and the specs (chipset, etc) u maybe able to find another Chinese clone that's identical that has ROM development for it
Search for different apps that'll give u this info, also try generic rooting tools