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Netflix for Android Workaround for mytouch

I found this on the http://techland.time.com/
So i dont take credit for this so i posted the whole page please in joy.
Unless you own one of the five phones that support Netflix's new Android app, Thursday's announcement was worthless.
But thanks to some clever folks on Reddit, Netflix's petty device restrictions needn't apply. With a rooted Android smartphone, you can trick Netflix into thinking your device is approved for streaming video. It's not a perfect fix -- some users can't get it to work -- but it'll do until Netflix officially brings its app to more Android phones.
The first thing you'll want to do is root your phone. You can look up instructions for specific devices at xda-developers, but keep in mind that rooting is not supported by warranty and could turn the phone into a paperweight.
Still with us? Now, follow the instructions, as posted on Reddit:
1) Download ES File Explorer (Or any other root file editor)
2) In ES File Explorer, go into Setting > Root Settings and enable both check boxes
3) Navigate to /system/ and copy/paste build.prop to /sdcard/ (just in case)
4) Open & edit /system/build.prop
5) Change the following lines to make your phone think it is an HTC G2:
--ro.product.model=HTC Vision
--ro.product.manufacturer=HTC
OR
--ro.product.model=Nexus S
--ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
6) Reboot the phone
7) Install the netflix apk (if you haven't already)
Enjoy
I haven't tried this myself, as my only Android device is a Droid Incredible, which doesn't require extra hoop-jumping. Obviously, you work around Netflix's obstacles at your own risk, but the ability to tinker is one of the reasons you got an Android phone in the first place, right?
Read more: http://techland.time.com/2011/05/13/netflix-for-android-workaround/#ixzz1MHgvQ9x3

Interesting, I've tried searching for the netflix app but couldn't find it on glacier. The author seemed to think you could download it first then do the process. Have you used this method and tried to find the app after changing the build.prop?
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Jacezo said:
Interesting, I've tried searching for the netflix app but couldn't find it on glacier. The author seemed to think you could download it first then do the process. Have you used this method and tried to find the app after changing the build.prop?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13730742&postcount=16

The download link for the app is in blue in step 7 of the link.

There are a couple threads already in our themes and apps section...but I'm on Virtuous Fusion and I've tried the HTC Vision build.prop method a few times and it hasn't worked for me...
Edit: Before and after changing the build.prop stuff I would get audio with a white screen
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I'm on Royal Panache and was able to get sound but no picture with the HTC Vision model.

eliasadrian said:
There are a couple threads already in our themes and apps section...but I'm on Virtuous Fusion and I've tried the HTC Vision build.prop method a few times and it hasn't worked for me...
Edit: Before and after changing the build.prop stuff I would get audio with a white screen
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Ditto, exact same situation, exact same rom, sound but only white screen. Just confirming its not just your phone.
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I edited the build.prop and used the Nexus S, Samsung build (reboot), but on mine I only get a black screen, audio is working for about 5 to 8 seconds, then it goes back to the movie list.. no FC message... I was thinking maybe this is because I'm using a custom kernel + custom ROM? Are you guys using the stock kernel?... I also have a HTC G2 (supposedly supported), but on that phone I only get an audio and white screen...

W000T redditors to the rescue!!

i was using the royal ginger. Also evil-d just update his rom to work for it.

I just download evil d ROM and it works but use this .apk http://db.tt/vvGJdDU

cbetso said:
i was using the royal ginger. Also evil-d just update his rom to work for it.
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Were u using royal Ginger 2.0 or 1.6?
MT4G + CM7 + Faux's BFS LV kernel

2.0 but the official app won't work. You have to us the mod app I posted above.

Can the netflix.apk be modded itself?
inside the apk, there's a folder called "lib" and inside lib, there's a folder called "armeabi"
which lists
libnetflix_device1.so
libnetflix_device2.so
libnetflix_device3.so
libnetflix_device4.so
libnetflix_device5.so
libnetflixmp_jni.so
can a device6.so be added to the apk to add the mytouch?
or maybe one of the given, be edited?

noob
i can't get es file explorer to view my phone. It seea my sd card, but when i hit up folder, it says press again to exit. it won't show my phone files. i gave root permissions any ideas?

Im on royalginger v2.0 & I cnt get this to wrk?? Im tried renamin the build.prop,changed to 3 different flash players including v10.3 & nothing..Will just have to wait until ckisgen updates this lovely rom..
Mytouch 4g-White
Root Method-gfree
Permrooted s=off
CWR-3.0.2.4
Rom-Royalginger v2.0
Kernel-ckisgen-smartass-v1.1

DatNizzle said:
i can't get es file explorer to view my phone. It seea my sd card, but when i hit up folder, it says press again to exit. it won't show my phone files. i gave root permissions any ideas?
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Press the sd card image in the upper left.
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cmdmilitia13 said:
Im on royalginger v2.0 & I cnt get this to wrk?? Im tried renamin the build.prop,changed to 3 different flash players including v10.3 & nothing..Will just have to wait until ckisgen updates this lovely rom..
Mytouch 4g-White
Root Method-gfree
Permrooted s=off
CWR-3.0.2.4
Rom-Royalginger v2.0
Kernel-ckisgen-smartass-v1.1
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Won't work on v2.0. Only Royal Ginger 2.3.3 based roms.
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How did you get it to work ?
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cbetso said:
I just download evil d ROM and it works but use this .apk http://db.tt/vvGJdDU
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What did you do to work?
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[Q] Can we replace the vanilla Gingerbread MMS.apk with the HTC one?

EDIT: I realize that I messed up the title. I meant to write if we could replace the current HTC messaging app with the vanilla one.
Title says it all. I've gotten used to HTC's way of things but I'd really, really prefer the vanilla experience. Since we don't have S-OFF or custom AOSP roms yet, can we at least replace the MMS.apk on our Sensations with the vanilla one?

Bump. Does anyone have a clue? It's apparently been done on, for example, the G2. I'd really rather have stock messaging app.
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No one??? Maybe I should repost this in Themes & Apps.

No u can't cause it won't stick cause u can't write to system anyway

esincho said:
No u can't cause it won't stick cause u can't write to system anyway
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Thanks for the answer. I guess this is another reason to anticipate S-OFF!

Right.....

Or how about you just install it with a file manager. Then disable the notifications from htc messagin app
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I followed these steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11050253&postcount=2 and used the Mms.apk provided there, which should be the 2.3 vanilla messaging app.
Everything went fine when copying over to the phone, etc., but when trying to actually open the app on my phone it force closes from the start. It does show the vanilla mms.apk icon though, the green text bubble with the smiley. If I could get this to stop force closing and actually open/work, I'd be happy!

I'll get you a link to one.
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It's not gonna work. U can't "install" it. U have to put it in system

Yeah you have to copy it to your system apps with a file explorer...
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If you have Root Explorer or any other explorer, then try to copy and paste it to /system/app/ and reboot the phone. Hope that helps.

dragon4000 said:
If you have Root Explorer or any other explorer, then try to copy and paste it to /system/app/ and reboot the phone. Hope that helps.
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Won't work ppl. We don't have perm yet. I don't think it would work even then if I remember correctly

It should work as we have temp root which last till the reboot. And if not then you cant just use adb to either install or push. There should be ways around this. :/
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jassycliq said:
It should work as we have temp root which last till the reboot. And if not then you cant just use adb to either install or push. There should be ways around this. :/
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how temp root will help when u gotta reboot for it to take effect?

You only need to reset the launcher last time I tried it.
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jassycliq said:
You only need to reset the launcher last time I tried it.
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the launcher? For the messaging app? I give... (op doesn't seem interested anymore anyway)

esincho said:
the launcher? For the messaging app? I give... (op doesn't seem interested anymore anyway)
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No, I am still interested. I've just been away from the computer. I'll try with root explorer.

Bloatware removal

I have rooted and need help on bloatware removal. Any steps or app to help me? I'm using the sensation from T-mobile and I'be unlocked and rooted.
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I've found this guide to be very helpful.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/thunderbolt-rooting-roms-hacks/72916-guide-how-remove-bloatware-thunderbolt.html
More good information about which apps can (should/shouldn't) be removed and how to change permissions if you need to put something back on your phone). - LINK

slyzee said:
I have rooted and need help on bloatware removal. Any steps or app to help me? I'm using the sensation from T-mobile and I'be unlocked and rooted.
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Hi,
I find THIS TOOL invaluable in removing everything that I do not want in my ROMS.

malybru said:
Hi,
I find THIS TOOL invaluable in removing everything that I do not want in my ROMS.
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I've heard about this tool but I've never used it. Seems a bit complicated in that you have to flash stuff before flashing rom, and after. Also once you run the program everything is gone completely. I like having control using root explorer to either move or delete the files that way if something does go wrong I just add it back onto my phone and change the permissions. Maybe it's just a lack of knowledge.

smockpuv said:
I've heard about this tool but I've never used it. Seems a bit complicated in that you have to flash stuff before flashing rom, and after. Also once you run the program everything is gone completely. I like having control using root explorer to either move or delete the files that way if something does go wrong I just add it back onto my phone and change the permissions. Maybe it's just a lack of knowledge.
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Hi,
It's a lot easier than it seems,and speeds the installation process up.
Perhaps , it's not for everyone,but the [OP] stated removing bloatware ,which it does in seconds.
It takes a while to configure the initial user text file,but once you have done it, you don't ever have to do it again.
And you only have to run it once after flashing the ROM.
It takes 30 seconds to run.

How do I know which particular bloatwares to remove? I'm new to android. Less than a week old.
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slyzee said:
How do I know which particular bloatwares to remove? I'm new to android. Less than a week old.
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Hi,
Have a look at what is included in a basic ROM,by looking at THIS USER TEXT FILE.
You will also see guide alongside it showing what each one does.
Make sure you have notepad++(google it).

I have tried all I can but still can do the bloatware removal. I have rooted, enabled SU and I have installed root explorer but I don't know what to do now. The root explorer gives make access to the ROM but I don't know what to remove and how to remove it.
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Root explore goto system/app then remove what you want.be careful though don't remove anything bad
Nexus S 4G using miui.us with matr1x kernal 9.0 and batttweak RC1

I have a Motorola Photon and I want to keep the diagnostic app for Sprint and the voicemail app, and I want to get rid of the camcorder beep sound everytime I start and close the program. Any input would be appreciated, thank you.

[Q] We Rule Game

Anyone know how to get this game to work? It won't work for our device for some reason. Anyone know a way to make it work?

madflava54 said:
Anyone know how to get this game to work? It won't work for our device for some reason. Anyone know a way to make it work?
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I only ask b/c I noticed when I go to Market, it believes I have a Sensation XE after I downloaded Revolution. Is there way to make Market think I have a Nexus S or SII or something like that?

Bump

madflava54 said:
I only ask b/c I noticed when I go to Market, it believes I have a Sensation XE after I downloaded Revolution. Is there way to make Market think I have a Nexus S or SII or something like that?
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You have to be rooted to do this.
open your build.prop file (in system) and look for..
ro.product.model=(Insert new device name here) -- I found this entry twice on my Sensation (ARHD 4.1.7)
ro.product.manufacture=(insert the manufacture's name)
If you choose a phone model compatible with the app then you should be able to download it.
Make sure you make a nandroid back up!

adamgaltress said:
You have to be rooted to do this.
open your build.prop file (in system) and look for..
ro.product.model=(Insert new device name here) -- I found this entry twice on my Sensation (ARHD 4.1.7)
ro.product.manufacture=(insert the manufacture's name)
If you choose a phone model compatible with the app then you should be able to download it.
Make sure you make a nandroid back up!
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Thanks for the reply.
Unfortunatley, I do not see /system folder under ES File Manager. I'm running the latest version of Revolution.

You need to be rooted and have ticked the root explorer option and mount system
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adamgaltress said:
You need to be rooted and have ticked the root explorer option and mount system
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Strange. That is what I gathered from reading the forums but I don't see the folder. I confirmed I had root as well. I'm so bummed and annoyed that I care about this game!

Have you changed the home root to just '/'
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adamgaltress said:
Have you changed the home root to just '/'
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Okay...I found it. How do I edit it? I used QuickOffice but the file wouldn't save. Also, I only saw the ro.device/manufacturer listed once. And it also said I have a HTC Pyramid?

madflava54 said:
Okay...I found it. How do I edit it? I used QuickOffice but the file wouldn't save. Also, I only saw the ro.device/manufacturer listed once. And it also said I have a HTC Pyramid?
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Use Root Explorer (Easiest), Terminal (with VI, only if you know VI though), Notepad++ (on a PC)..

Keep looking, it should be there somewhere.
And I used ES note editor
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Thanks, I was able to make the changes and save it, but I'm not sure if it worked. I could not see We Rule in Android Market.
However...on Market when I go on it with my computer, it says "this app is not compatible with your TMobile Samsung Nexus S"

So you can download it?
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adamgaltress said:
So you can download it?
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No, I cannot download it. Not sure why b/c I was able to when I did have a Nexus S. On a side note, before the market was more developed, I was able to download We Rule from teh market but after signing in and loading, I would get a message saying the game was incompatible with my phone. I'm wondering if it's because we do not have a device w/ Tegra 2?

madflava54 said:
No, I cannot download it. Not sure why b/c I was able to when I did have a Nexus S. On a side note, before the market was more developed, I was able to download We Rule from teh market but after signing in and loading, I would get a message saying the game was incompatible with my phone. I'm wondering if it's because we do not have a device w/ Tegra 2?
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Did it say why it was incompatible? you need to press the small + icon when you are browsing the market on your computer.

"We Rule is currently not available on your device. We're working hard to make the game accessible to everyone. Please check back soon, and try other Mobage games in the meantime."
The + button says "T-Mobile HTC HTC Sensation 4G
This item is not compatible with your device."

Bummer.
We Rule was updated today and still does not work for the HTC Sensation.

New HTC car dock update

Hi guys just a quick question. I read somewhere that the new att update had fixed the problem with the car dock app. Which was not allowing 3rd party music players like Pandora and slacker. Anyone confirm this ? And if so where can I find the app itself as I am on cleanrom. Thanks
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jpetrarca said:
Hi guys just a quick question. I read somewhere that the new att update had fixed the problem with the car dock app. Which was not allowing 3rd party music players like Pandora and slacker. Anyone confirm this ? And if so where can I find the app itself as I am on cleanrom. Thanks
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the new car mode app is in the newest cleanrom and yes you can choose a music player.

Weird I'm using cm4.5 final and I don't have it.
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can someone post the apk?

there are 6 different files including odexes put them in system/app and change permissions. NO idea if these will work or if they require the 2.2x base

It just lets you put shortcuts. Go in the music app and add the shortcuts there, and they will appear in the car dock.

gunnyman said:
there are 6 different files including odexes put them in system/app and change permissions. NO idea if these will work or if they require the 2.2x base
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attempted to install this but won't install

Hell I wasn't sure I even pulled the right files. But like it's been said scrosler includes it in the latest CleanROM

gunnyman said:
Hell I wasn't sure I even pulled the right files. But like it's been said scrosler includes it in the latest CleanROM
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hmmm...yeah but I like the Rom im on right now...i'll wait to see if the Rom i'm on gets it built in. Thanks anway.

djfrost40 said:
attempted to install this but won't install
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Did you copy them to system app and change the permissions? Also if you are running a deodex rom this won't work.

I think you dont get this in Cleanrom 4.5 lite edition (which is what I am running)
@gunny
you talked about putting it in system/app and changing permissions. Can you post a small howto please..

Use a root enabled file manager like root explorer put the files in /system /app. Then change the permissions on each apk to rw-r-r. and reboot. assuming that I pulled the right files lol.

Thanks,
Works brilliantly. Only the Automotive apk and odex files were needed !!
PS : I am learning new things everyday !! Thanks to XDA !!
Wow that even rhymes !!

Glad to help.

I would LOVE to have this on my Rezound. Can I just move the proper files and permissions to my phone?
I'm on ViperRez 1.0.3 (I think it's based off of a HTC One ROM), it's Android 4.0.3 and Sense 4.0. Would it be compatible?

blazin_phattys said:
I would LOVE to have this on my Rezound. Can I just move the proper files and permissions to my phone?
I'm on ViperRez 1.0.3 (I think it's based off of a HTC One ROM), it's Android 4.0.3 and Sense 4.0. Would it be compatible?
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Yep. Here's the apk I use, no resetting permissions or anything. It does not create a shortcut in the appdrawer however. But the app auto launches when docked.
Crap, can't upload it from phone. Will put it up shortly.

Does anyone have a deodexed version of the updated car app? And is the update JB only or does it work on ICS as well?