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[HACK] The Simpsons: Tapped Out - Removal of notification sound

After getting disturbed in my sleep for two nights I started to search for a solution to get rid of that annoying notification sounds.
JB seem to have an option to suppress notifications for each app, but for ICS that does not seem to be possible.
I was forced to make up a solution myself, so I started to locate the notification sound and was able to find them in /mnt/asec/com.ea.game.simpsons4_row-1/pkg.apk
All which has to be done now to sleep easy, is to remove the .mp3 files from the apk. To do that you need root access:
Code:
# mount |grep simpson
This will output something like:
Code:
/dev/block/dm-22 /mnt/asec/com.ea.game.simpsons4_row-1 vfat ro.dirsync,nosuid,nodev,relatime,uid=1000,fmask=0222,dmask=0222,codepage=cp437,iocharset=iso8859-1,shortname=mixed,utf8,errors=remount-ro 0 0
The relevant part is "/dev/block/dm-22 /mnt/asec/com.ea.game.simpsons4_row-1" take note of that or keep it in the shell history for reference.
Now do (while using the path and device information you obtained above):
Code:
umount /mnt/asec/com.ea.game.simpsons4_row-1
mount -t vfat -o rw /dev/block/dm-22 /mnt/asec/com.ea.game.simpsons4_row-1
Now you have read/write mounted the folder of the game for further tinkering with the apk.
If you cannot unmount and get a message like:
Code:
failed: Device or resource busy
Head to Settings / Apps and force the game to stop. Now repeat the unmounting and it should work.
The next step is to copy the file pkg.apk to a destination of you choice (e.g. /mnt/sdcard/).
Open the file as zip with Total Commander or any other program able to zip/unzip apks.
Now navigate inside the archive to the folder "res/raw" (Total Commander will show in the location bar "/mnt/sdcard/pkg.apk/res/raw")
You should now see a lot of mp3 files.
If you are as much a Homer fan than I am you should extract those files and hear them before you delete them all. My favorite: "Are you cheating on me with another game" :laugh:
Ok back to the subject:
Select all mp3 files in this folder (pkg.apk/res/raw) and delete them.
Now you can copy the file pkg.apk back to the game folder, overwriting the original one.
You will still get the game notifications, but they are silent.
I expect that this procedure has to be repeated after an update of the game.
Enjoy!

Nevermind...I did it my self. I found them in a TitaniumBackup i had on my phone

S-I-M-O-N said:
JB seem to have an option to suppress notifications for each app, but for ICS that does not seem to be possible.
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Where can I edit this in JB?
[EDIT]
Lol, I found it. In App-Info you can uncheck Show Notification.[/EDIT]

For what it's worth, I managed to do this in JB just by copying the .apk from the /data/app/) directory to the SD card, editing it with Total Commander, and re-installing it.
Here's my instructions (thanks to S-I-M-O-N above for the idea!). I put them on the EA site (and mirrored it here) in case it doesn't stick on EAs site.
NOTE: This is not for the types that don't mind risking losing their game/messing up your phone. It worked for me, but try it at your own risk. This also requires some technical knowledge, if you don't understand any of this, DON'T TRY IT!
This works in Android 4.1.2 (JellyBean) and version 4.1.3 of the Tapped Out app. This may break in future versions *if* the .apk is updated (although most updates are done within the app, so it doesn't affect the .apk). And I suppose the developers could go out of their way to make sure this actually breaks the game, but I would think their time would be better spent putting in the option to turn the noise off.
This will require root access, there is no way to do this without it. Period.
First, find your Tapped Out .apk flie (it should be in your /data/app folder, called something like com.ea.gam.simpsons*), and copy it out to your SD card (DON'T uninstall it, just copy/paste). Grab your favorite .apk extraction/editor app (I use Total Commander), and go into your copy on the sd card. You need to delete all the files in the res/raw directory (these are the notification sounds). Once your done, install the modified .apk file. It will overwrite the copy there, but save all your settings (including your name).
I would turn off automatic updates (from the My Apps section of the Market/Play Store) so a new version doesn't sneak sounds back in. You'll know when you have to re-do this for a new version.

I'm tried to change the notification sound using the GaidinBDJ's method, but instead of delete the mp3, I replaced it with different MP3 files, unfortunately the result is that the notification are silent... Is possible to change the notification sound?
P.S.: Sorry for my poor english...

davidinho.ng said:
I'm tried to change the notification sound using the GaidinBDJ's method, but instead of delete the mp3, I replaced it with different MP3 files, unfortunately the result is that the notification are silent... Is possible to change the notification sound?
P.S.: Sorry for my poor english...
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i might be mistaken and have misread, but you know you can change the notification sound volume of the game to Zero from inside the app itself? no need for modding/tweaking or whatever. i did this when i first got the game & just verified that it still works.
open the game > tap the saw/hammer icon in the bottom right of the screen > in the new dialogue box, tap the small "i" to the right of the video camera icon > check "push notifications OFF".
if this isn't what this thread addresses, i apologize.

project.in.process said:
i might be mistaken and have misread, but you know you can change the notification sound volume of the game to Zero from inside the app itself? no need for modding/tweaking or whatever. i did this when i first got the game & just verified that it still works.
open the game > tap the saw/hammer icon in the bottom right of the screen > in the new dialogue box, tap the small "i" to the right of the video camera icon > check "push notifications OFF".
if this isn't what this thread addresses, i apologize.
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I know this, but I'm looking for a way to replace the notification sound with another sound

S-I-M-O-N said:
If you are as much a Homer fan than I am you should extract those files and hear them before you delete them all. My favorite: "Are you cheating on me with another game" :laugh:
Ok back to the subject:
Select all mp3 files in this folder (pkg.apk/res/raw) and delete them.
Now you can copy the file pkg.apk back to the game folder, overwriting the original one.
You will still get the game notifications, but they are silent.
I expect that this procedure has to be repeated after an update of the game.
Enjoy!
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Can I get those .mp3 files please? and where can I found the other characters sound .mp3?

I would like those sounds to!
Dooooon said:
Can I get those .mp3 files please? and where can I found the other characters sound .mp3?
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Hey there!
Did anyone send you those .mp3 files?
I would also like to have them!
My phone is running androind 4.3 but it's not rooted. (to noob to do it) Can i reach the files without rooting my phone?

You can achieve this without root.
1. Get Apk Extractor and Total Commander from the Play Store.
2. Extract the apk file of the Simpsons game to your sdcard.
3. Open as zip the apk file with Total Commander.
4. Navigate to res/raw
5. Enjoy
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Thanks
S-I-M-O-N said:
You can achieve this without root.
1. Get Apk Extractor and Total Commander from the Play Store.
2. Extract the apk file of the Simpsons game to your sdcard.
3. Open as zip the apk file with Total Commander.
4. Navigate to res/raw
5. Enjoy
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Thanks a lot man.. Very helpfull! The wonders of Android.
But, can i get the sounds .mp3 besides the notification ones? The ones that belong to each caracther?
For example the "D'oh" sound on Homer.
Where is it stored? I looked it up in the other folders but couldn't find it..
Can you help me out once more?
Thanks in advance!

I'm clueless there too.
Sorry
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How To: Remap QWERTY Keys [root]

Hey guys, so this is my first how to for the Photon Q (I just recently got the phone) so don't be too harsh on me.
Maybe I'm crazy, but I was really hoping for a search button on the keyboard, and when I saw the sym button I thought "Well that was convenient! now to remap it!"
So here's how it's done.
-Download a text editor (I use Jota, it's free in the play store) and a root explorer.
-Navigate your way to /system->usr->keylayout and copy the keypad_8960.kl file to your sdcard.
-make a copy of this file as a backup somewhere.
-open your text app, then open the keypad_8960.kl file.
-navigate to key 100, or search for "sym" (minus quotes)
-erase SYM, and write SEARCH.
-Save/close the file.
-Copy the new file back to the keylayout folder and overwrite the old file.
-Make sure the file has rw-rw-r permissions, juuuust in case something got messed up while messing with the file.
-Reboot your phone, listen to some Steve Aoki, then enjoy your sweet new search key!
This was probably listed somewhere else, in which case I must apolamagize, but I searched everywhere for this and couldn't find it, so I did this myself. Still, I take no credit, and simply want to give back to the XDA community. Also, you can search this forum for a thread to get quick launch/hotkeys working, like on the old school G1. (pressing search+ a button to open an app). It's awesome!
Hopefully this helped someone!
**EDIT**
Here's the thread about the quick launch stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189496

good summary.
I think you can edit txt directly with the root explorer, without bothering to install Jota.
Just long click the file you want to edit, and you can see the appropriate option.

palmwangja said:
good summary.
I think you can edit txt directly with the root explorer, without bothering to install Jota.
Just long click the file you want to edit, and you can see the appropriate option.
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This is true! I always used Jota because of the really nice search function, and because I use a generic free root explorer

Or don't install any apps, and just adb push/pull
At any rate, nicely done. Thanks!

Hi guys, I am using CM10. Is it possible to remap the keyboard in order to let me select text by using shift+cursor (the arrows)? Right now, using shift+arrows just outputs the following characters: <,>,^,|, which I don't need. Before CM10, on stock rom, shift arrow used to let me select letter (shift+left or right arrow), or the whole text towards the left or right (shift + up arrow, shift + down arrow): how do I resume this behaviour in my physical qwerty?
Thanks!
Tony

[VZW][AUDIO/MOD] Power On/Off Sound Files

Sooooooo if you own the VZW G2...I KNOW YOU HATE THE POWER ON/OFF SOUNDS JUST AS MUCH AS I DO
Sooooooo I made a couple for my personal use but id thought id spread the wealth lol.
The PowerOn sound byte is the original PS1 system start up
Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mu627jjddxo7bz8/PowerOn.ogg
The PowerOff sound byte is from Streets of Rage 2 Round Clear
Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dx9iak6d016ctsc/PowerOff.ogg
Instructions
I use Root Explorer but any file browsing app should work for you and follow this path
system/media/audio/ui
Look for PowerOn.ogg and PowerOff.ogg
Rename name them to PowerOn.bak and PowerOff.bak
(To have and to hold till death do you part....orrrrr you just so happen to need them later on and rename them back to the original...you choice)
Take you newly downloaded files and Copy/Paste them into the folder and PROFIT!!!!!!!!
It works immediately so feel free to restart the phone and enjoy
THIS HAS BEEN TESTED ON THE VZW VARIANT
FEEL FREE TO TEST ON A DIFFERENT VARIANT IF YOU WANT BUT I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU NUKING YOUR PHONE​

Thanks. Worked for me.
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Finally worked, had to copy + rename and copy again (so I have .bak and .ogg files there)
PS1 sound brings back memories

So in theory if we just rename those files we wont have any sound... right?

Zei said:
Take you newly downloaded files and Copy/Paste them into the folder and PROFIT!!!!!!!!
It works immediately so feel free to restart the phone and enjoy
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Have any other sound files?

Ill try to add more to the OP. Ive been extra busy as of late so ill get to it when I can

Bump so I took OP's idea and expanded it to lock/unlock (the files are in the same location
system/media/audio/ui
Method involves Zedge to get MP3s (c/p to PC) then use VLC to convert to OGG files (c/p to the path above)
Best way to get audio track is to use Zedge, get whatever notification you want (get short one for unlock) then copy file(s) to PC and
open VLC ---> Media ---> Convert/Save ---> Add... (this should open popup) ---> Convert/Save (bottom right next to cancel); this opens new popup ---> under profile select 'Audio - Vorbis (OGG)' then select destination ----> ***MUST IMPORTANT PART*** Change the name to particle_lock or particle_unlock (if you use a different unlock animation then use that name respectively) ---> hit start then c/p to path above on your phone
I recommend changing the original sound files to file extension .bak (like OP recommended) so you can return to normal if something goes wrong etc. Oyeah, the lock sound lasts longer while the unlock is quite short so keep that in mind.
Sorry if I complicated simple thing but hope this helps someone, also all credit to Zei (OP) since this is just an extension of his wonderful MOD.

ANDROID | [FIX/SOLUTION] Couldn't establish a secure connection to the server

Upon login to the Google play store you may be wondering why, every time (and with a reliable WiFi connection), you get the message - "Couldn't establish a reliable connection to the server", "Please try again." etc.
Many 'fixes' have been released, such as...
Login via YouTube/Gmail
Check date and time..
Some of these work. BUT, this fix is the only one that fixes the problem related to the 'Freedom' app.
So, ask yourself... Do you/have you have/had the 'Freedom' app (The one that generates 'FreeCard' numbers for free in-app purchases. YES? This is the fix for you. NO? Sorry mate, you'll have to keep looking.
Anyway, enough blabbering on. Lets get on with this.
FIX/SOLUTION:
1. Ok, on your device, go to bit.ly/1rMwE2q in a browser. (e.g. Chrome)
2. Press yes, this file wont harm your device, but if you are worried, you can un-install the app after the fix.
3. Open the 'control panel' (by swiping down from the top of the screen)
4. Once the download has finished, press in and then hit install.
5. Once it has installed, press Open.
6. You're half way there now. Once, the app has opened, find the file called 'etc' and press it.
7. Once your in the 'etc' folder, at the top of your screen, press the "Mount R/W" button.
8. Now, find the file called "hosts" inside the "etc" file you are already in.
9. Press and hold the "hosts" file
10. Press "Delete".
11. Nearly there now. If you wish, you can now un-install Root Explorer.
12. Open GMAIL, and login. YOU ARE NOT DONE YET
13. Go to Settings>Google (Under Accounts)>Your account (e.g. [email protected])>Three dots in the top right corner>Remove/Delete account. (Press it) IT WILL NOT DELETE YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT, DON'T WORRY!
14. Now navigate back to the main page on Settings and go to Add Account>Google>Then login to your Google account.
15. Open the play store and BE AMAZED!
Happy Browsing!
George. :laugh:

step 1 error
steps 1- It tells to go to that link "I think the link has expired .The links takes to advertisement.....!!

sakthi123 said:
steps 1- It tells to go to that link "I think the link has expired .The links takes to advertisement.....!!
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go here instead : bit.ly/1uY5kDy
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He forgot the dash in xda-developers

thank you
very good.
thank you very much.:good::good::good::good::good:

not yet done
hosts cannot be deleted because the file system is read only

I can't delete hosts
beyondplanetmojang said:
go here instead : bit.ly/1uY5kDy
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He forgot the dash in xda-developers
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Im trying ti delete it but it keeps telling me that hosts is a read only file so it can't be deleted... help please:crying:

I did this all worked but I still get the no connecction error
georgebyrom said:
Upon login to the Google play store you may be wondering why, every time (and with a reliable WiFi connection), you get the message - "Couldn't establish a reliable connection to the server", "Please try again." etc.
Many 'fixes' have been released, such as...
Login via YouTube/Gmail
Check date and time..
Some of these work. BUT, this fix is the only one that fixes the problem related to the 'Freedom' app.
So, ask yourself... Do you/have you have/had the 'Freedom' app (The one that generates 'FreeCard' numbers for free in-app purchases. YES? This is the fix for you. NO? Sorry mate, you'll have to keep looking.
Anyway, enough blabbering on. Lets get on with this.
FIX/SOLUTION:
1. Ok, on your device, go to bit.ly/1rMwE2q in a browser. (e.g. Chrome)
2. Press yes, this file wont harm your device, but if you are worried, you can un-install the app after the fix.
3. Open the 'control panel' (by swiping down from the top of the screen)
4. Once the download has finished, press in and then hit install.
5. Once it has installed, press Open.
6. You're half way there now. Once, the app has opened, find the file called 'etc' and press it.
7. Once your in the 'etc' folder, at the top of your screen, press the "Mount R/W" button.
8. Now, find the file called "hosts" inside the "etc" file you are already in.
9. Press and hold the "hosts" file
10. Press "Delete".
11. Nearly there now. If you wish, you can now un-install Root Explorer.
12. Open GMAIL, and login. YOU ARE NOT DONE YET
13. Go to Settings>Google (Under Accounts)>Your account (e.g. [email protected])>Three dots in the top right corner>Remove/Delete account. (Press it) IT WILL NOT DELETE YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT, DON'T WORRY!
14. Now navigate back to the main page on Settings and go to Add Account>Google>Then login to your Google account.
15. Open the play store and BE AMAZED!
Happy Browsing!
George. :laugh:
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...what to do??

Thanks man!It totally worked for me!

I rooted my phone and used freedom I thought I could fix the problem by unrooting my phone so I did I wiped my phone and everything I have followed the steps so far but I cant use it because my phone is no longer rooted and I cant re root my phone can any body give me help with re rooting?

Brother ... This will work if you rooted your device/mobike.

Thank you so much for your help.!!!!!

FTP sever on watch lol

I managed to get an FTP sever running on my gwatch r using ES file explorer (yes it does work on wear and with root access as well if you are rooted)
I found it useful for transferring files to and from the watch to my phone LG G 3 obviously it's much faster than the other methods of Bluetooth file transfer I came accross. I also managed to do all this without touching a p.c just my phone, watch and a wifi connection.
If anyone is interested in how I did this then leave a reply and if enough people are interested I'll make a guide laugh
Sorry about the delay in getting this up lots going at work and home lately
Please read carefully as you can brick your device while playing in TWRP and I will not be held responsible for any damage caused by using this Guide.
Pre-requisites
Android device/phone (I’ll be using An LG G3 D855) or Tablet Rooted with ES file explorer and Wear media installed (play store)
Android wear device (I’ll be using a G-watch R) with root/unlocked bootloader? and TWRP installed
Wifi access point/router (your home wifi)
First of all we need to get ES file explorer on to the watch.
There are a few ways to do this (ADB ect) but I am trying to do these instruction without using a PC.
Using ES file explorer on you android device ensure root access mode is enabled (Slide from the left of the screen and scroll down to ‘Root Explorer’ and switch on) Then go to Local--- /Device/data/app Locate the ES file Explorer .APK and copy the file to another folder that doesn’t require root access ie Downloads folder
Ensure your Wear device is connected to your Android device and open Wear media on your Phone/Tablet.
Click on the picture of the Watch at the top and choose a non root destination folder for the .APK
Then click on the picture of the Phone at the top and locate the ES file Explorer .APK and click transfer/copy this will the put the .APK on your watch but not install it.
Now to install ES on your watch
Now go to your watch and reboot into recovery (TWRP)
Click mount and ensure System has an X next to it by clicking on it
Click advanced and File explorer Locate the ES .APK (mine is called something like com. Estrongs.android.pop) in the wear media destination folder you chose earlier
Click the file and click copy
Navigate to System/app and paste the .APK into this folder
Go to Wipe Advanced wipe and select Davlik Cache and Cache then swipe to wipe and reboot your device
Es should then be installed on your watch
Open the app on your watch open the menu and scroll to near the bottom and turn on root explorer and turn off gestures (there really annoying on a watch)
Then find Network and click Net manager to turn on the wifi on your watch and let it connect to your wifi access point
Just above should be Remote manager click on this and then ‘Turn on’ (this should then enable FTP access to your watch. If your go back to the watch face you should see a notification that an FTP server is running and it will give the IP address ie 192.168.xxx
Now open ES on your Phone (ensure connected to same network as the watch) open the menu and scroll to network and choose FTP
Click new at the bottom then FTP
For Server enter the address your watch is showing (192.168.xxx) tick Anonymous box
Choose a name for the device in ‘display as’ field and click ok. (please note the default port is 21 and should work in most cases but if the notification on your watch has a different port number ie 192.168.0.2:3721 use the numbers after the : so in this case I would enter 3721 into the port box under the Server part 8n ES and not leave the default of 21.
This should test the connection when you click ok
If all has worked you should now be able to click on the FTP you just created and it will show the files and folders on the watch. You can now use this to transfer files between your Phone and watch at a decent speed? ( I do backups on the watch using TWRP and transfer these to my phone or home server which also has an FTP service setup in ES)
Done
This was thrown together in about 10mins So I know it’s a bit rough. I would like to add screen shots at some point and if there are any errors you spot please let me know and I will correct ASAP (I’m sure there are loads lol)
Please also let me know if this worked for you

I would say most people would be interested so it'd would be good if you shared.
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FTP on a watch? lol that sounds amazing. I am interested in hearing out how you did this.

We are waiting for u

waitting

nice idea.

Sorry guys thanks for the positive response been really busy of late will try to get some basic instructions up this weekend

awesome.
gotta try it tomorrow

You can also run Airdroid app on your watch over wifi. You can upload/download files and install apks using webinterface. The tricky part is to read the port number and ip address that it displays when the app is launched. On the phone this app can do much more than that.