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Don't mean to start too many threads, but this is meant to specifically discuss the above programs.
RE: Google maps
Completely uninstalling and then reinstalling from the market seems to address the force close that occurs when a search query is submitted.
Alternatively, you can move the google maps apk from the ext2 partition to the /system/app folder on the phone. This is the same fix as for the google voice search...
RE: Google voice search
I went about the rather cumbersome process of moving the apk from the ext2 partition (as automatically happens in the Modaco ROM) back to the /system/app folder on the phone. This has resolved all the voice search crashes that I have come across.
NB: I do not know the results if you were to fix google maps by uninstalling and reinstalling and fix google voice search by moving the apk. I.e. if you were to do a google voice search within google maps under this fixing method, Im not sure if the voice search will crash....I'm guessing not though.
Please bear in mind im a COMPLETE linux/andoird/adb/whatever noob. I can outline my method for moving the apks, but Im certain there are better ways to do it.
Sweet, that fixed my google voice issue (and a quick mv and reboot didn't seem so bad to me, but perhaps I just have a high pain tolerance lol)
that or i didn't know there was an mv command...like i said...complete noob
dom2114 said:
that or i didn't know there was an mv command...like i said...complete noob
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No sweat, mv is a linux command that can be used to move (thus mv) or rename files.
Basic Syntax:
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mv [source] [destination]
So what I did was
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mv /data/app/com.google.android.voicesearch.apk /system/app
and then rebooted the phone. Worked like a champ!
thanks, worked perfectly
NOTE: be sure to issue this command before the move to not get the 'read-only file system' error
$ su
# mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
Thanks a ton for this! I don't have A2SD running and my Google Voice Search was also not working, I didn't even notice until someone had pointed it out. Lucky for me, there was a solution almost as fast as the problem was discovered! We should probably point it out to Paul @ MoDaCo now!
tstack77 said:
# mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
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Alternatively, the following command works on MoDaCo's ROM:
Code:
adb remount
It accomplishes the same thing and is waaaaay easier for my simple mind to remember.
thecodemonk said:
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adb remount
It accomplishes the same thing and is waaaaay easier for my simple mind to remember.
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haha, totally agree. Thanks for that bit o' knowledge
AWESOME, thank you. I've been saving all of these forum posts together, I'll make a super-post once I get everything running the way I want, very clearly detailed and it will feature all of these different commands that I have used to help me along the way!
ok, so help me out if you can.
I want to copy the apk's on the ext2 partition i.e. in /system/sd/app to my computer in case I decide to wipe the sdcard for some reason.
In adb im typing:
cp /system/sd/app /desktop
Ive tried cp with the -r, -f, -rf options, and everytime i get a cannot create error message or sometimes a cannot create symlink message
Any tips??
dom2114 said:
ok, so help me out if you can.
I want to copy the apk's on the ext2 partition i.e. in /system/sd/app to my computer in case I decide to wipe the sdcard for some reason.
In adb im typing:
cp /system/sd/app /desktop
Ive tried cp with the -r, -f, -rf options, and everytime i get a cannot create error message or sometimes a cannot create symlink message
Any tips??
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Once you're inside the adb shell, you don't really have access back to your desktop. Your best bet would be to run (from the windows command prompt where you normally run adb):
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adb pull /system/sd/app c:\mybackup
(Replace C:\mybackup with whatever the path is to your destination...if you're on *nix or Mac, it will probably be more like "./Desktop" or something)
jesus, i think i might put a fist through a wall...im such an idiot.
pulling instead of pushing for the last half hour...
cheers, codemonk
dom2114 said:
jesus, i think i might put a fist through a wall...im such an idiot.
pulling instead of pushing for the last half hour...
cheers, codemonk
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No sweat, we all have those moments. All the commands are fresh in my head since I've been researching and digging into things since before we had root (at the time trying to get it)...that and I think I've become addicted to the xda forums. (HALP!)
just as quick update to all.
Ive got a feeling that google voice search was actually causing all the force close issues in google maps. I still have google maps on my sdcard and did not uninstall it (only updated it) - have google voice search on phone and all seems to be fine.
A quick question for codemonk (& anyone else out there). For apps in the /system/app folder, you've got the apk and corresponding odex file. Anyone have any idea where the corresponding odex files for apps installed on the sd are (if they exist at all)?
dom2114 said:
just as quick update to all.
Ive got a feeling that google voice search was actually causing all the force close issues in google maps. I still have google maps on my sdcard and did not uninstall it (only updated it) - have google voice search on phone and all seems to be fine.
A quick question for codemonk (& anyone else out there). For apps in the /system/app folder, you've got the apk and corresponding odex file. Anyone have any idea where the corresponding odex files for apps installed on the sd are (if they exist at all)?
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Not sure on the odex...I noticed some of the apps I removed didn't appear to have them (or are in a location I'm not aware of).
I ended up just moving the google voice app to fix it. (There's another thread on the google maps/google voice thing that contains the fix)
Ha, guess my XDA navigation isn't quite up to par. Care to post the link out of interest?
dom2114 said:
Ha, guess my XDA navigation isn't quite up to par. Care to post the link out of interest?
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Wow I'm out of it...I was looking around, then realized...this *is* that thread. >.<
hahaha...guess it was your turn for onea those mistakes....
ok i dont even have voice search after installing modaco rom. all i have is the basic google search. how do i get the apk or download it. i tried the move, but it says it doesnt exist. i am complete noob so details are really needed thanks
if you decided to format your sdcard (using the recovery console) using the ext2/fat32/swap option, then the modaco ROM automatically moves google voice search and google maps (and a few other apps like quickoffice) to the ext2 partition on the sdcard.
this partition is accessible in various ways, but most people do it manually using ADB. if you don't know how to use adb, there are a bunch of threads here that talk about it. But in a nutshell, it involves downloading the android SDK, extracting it to somewhere on your computer (no need to install anything), open a command prompt in windows (start -> run -> cmd), navigate to the folder containing the sdk and go to the tools folder inside there (e.g. cd\androidsdk\tools), then type 'adb shell'. If all worked, you should have access to the phone.
then its just a matter of navigating to the ext2 partition on the sdcard (this is where all apps you install will be installed too - this is apps2sd automatically at work). You navigate there by typing:
cd /data/app
you should see the google voice search apk in there + others
then just use the command that codemonk helped me out with:
mv /data/app/com.google.android.voicesearch.apk /system/app
this will move the apk from the data/app folder (this is your sdcard) to the phone.
Written this response very quickly. Ask any specific questions and Ill try to help more if needed.
I HAVE CY 4.3.2.1 ROM RUNNING THIS IS WHAT I DID TO GET IT WORKING
I DONT KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL WORK AS I AM ONLY DOING WHAT WAS HAS BEEN DONE BEFORE ME
Copied the following onto my Android's SD card:
http://cid-3cf744d4c83401e6.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public
build.prop
build.sapphire.prop
Maps.apk
Unplugged my phone and waited for it to prep the SD card
Fired up the application Terminal Emulator
Typed the following commands:
Code:
suYour phone may prompt you to allow or not allow this, allow it obviously, otherwise wait until you see a # before continuing to the next command
Code:
ashCode:
mount -o remount,rw /systemNext it's time to copy the build files into your system directory, but first you should backup the originals just in case.
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cp /sdcard/build.prop /system
cp /sdcard/build.sapphire.prop /systemRemove the existing Google Maps app
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cd /data/app
rm *Maps*
rm *maps*Code:
when i did this it siad it did not exist but i just keep going!!!
cd /data/dalvik-cache
rm *Maps*
rm *maps***END OF UPDATE**
All done with this part, time to reboot.
Code:
rebootGetting force close prompts for Google Voice? Yeah, go ahead and do the force close. Be sure to wait until your phone is done booting.
Now it's time to actually install the new app. So again, open up Terminal Emulator and type the following code:
Code:
suAgain, allow this command and/or wait until you see a # character
Code:
ash
mount -o remount,rw /system
install /sdcard/Maps.apk /system/app/At this point, I couldn't get things to work like the second post I linked earlier, so I'll did this command...
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rebootGetting force close prompts for Google Voice again? Close the sucker and wait until your phone is fully booted.
Ok the app is installed and you may be thinking you're good to go, but you aren't. It's still not working for you like it wouldn't work for me. Do you have Google Voice installed before you did all this stuff? Most likely!
Go into your phone's settings and Manage Applications
Uninstall Google Voice
Fire up the Market and search for Google Voice
Install Google Voice
Reboot your phone (You can do this by holding the power button and select "reboot phone" or the long way through Terminal Emulator)
Run the Map app (now you may have your old address in there that you tried earlier, never fear. Just clear the map from the map menu)
Put in some directions like you normally would
You should see the option for "Navigate" after it gets the directions. Click it.
Accept the installation of the voice guide thingy
You're done! Revel in the awesomeness!
Get a beer and laugh at your friends with an iPhone
these is what i did exactley and it worked for me
I DONT NO HOW LONG THIS WILL WORK FOR!!!!!!
File to download
http://www.filefactory.com/dlf/f/a1a...apphireNav.zip
dude, the code tags failed. lol
also the link is dead
WOW
theomajigga said:
dude, the code tags failed. Lol
also the link is dead
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that link died fast lol how do i upload it then i tired here and it says upload failed lol i have the neccsory file but how do i get it to you guys since that link died
i'd first fix the code tags
but im not sure, i think you cp the link wrong honestly.
-T
theomajigga said:
i'd first fix the code tags
but im not sure, i think you cp the link wrong honestly.
-T
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http://www.mediafire.com/?tyzmnzzkhen
here is another link but this one makes face book crash i belive i dont use face book but thats what g1 users are saying
FOR SAPPHIRE
I read a post earlier about fixing some apps not working.
in build.prop
change to 4 instead of 5.
ro.build.version.sdk=4
Did this and re-ran part 1 and part 2. Works fine with Handcent and facebook app working. haven't got any FC with other apps and navigation still working after a few hours and some reboots.
Uploaded a new .rar with changes to build.prop
http://www.mediafire.com/?jwhmkzay2mm
Extract All to Desktop
Run part 1 - when prompted hit any key and phone will reboot.
when up and running, run part 2.
Test nav by opening google maps and geting directions. Underneath "Show on Maps" you should see "Navigate" If you don't try installing Google Voice (fixed it for a lot of people)
If you did the above and Navigate isn't working, here is a link to the build.prop version that causes some app errors but gets nav Working
http://www.mediafire.com/?tyzmnzzkhen
Skreacher said:
FOR SAPPHIRE
I read a post earlier about fixing some apps not working.
in build.prop
change to 4 instead of 5.
ro.build.version.sdk=4
Did this and re-ran part 1 and part 2. Works fine with Handcent and facebook app working. haven't got any FC with other apps and navigation still working after a few hours and some reboots.
Uploaded a new .rar with changes to build.prop
http://www.mediafire.com/?jwhmkzay2mm
Extract All to Desktop
Run part 1 - when prompted hit any key and phone will reboot.
when up and running, run part 2.
Test nav by opening google maps and geting directions. Underneath "Show on Maps" you should see "Navigate" If you don't try installing Google Voice (fixed it for a lot of people)
If you did the above and Navigate isn't working, here is a link to the build.prop version that causes some app errors but gets nav Working
http://www.mediafire.com/?tyzmnzzkhen
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how do i run the .bat files on a mac? i double clicked on it and it opened terminal then it rebooted my phone but it was unable to copy the files over.
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cannot stat 'build.prop': No such file or directory
cannot stat 'build.trout.prop': No such file or directory
: command not foundp/Android/tools/Part 1.bat: line 5: pause
logout
In windows all that is required is to extract all files to the same directory (only tried it by having them all on the desktop. then doubleclicking the part1.bat from the desktop.
I'm not familiar enough with OSX but it seems like its not finding the build.prop to push it to your phone.
Google Nav only works in the US
NOTE: Currently Google Nav will only work in the US.
You can get it running (as in install the app) on phones elsewhere in the world, but to actual use the Navigate feature you have to have the GPS turned on (duh) so it knows where you are, and due to licensing issues (I think) the Navigate feature will not work if you are not in the US.
Running Cyanogen 4.2.3.1, I used the files Skreacher provided on my T-Mobile MT3G, running on Mac OS X Leopard...it works! I installed the Text to Speech thing needed as well...Facebook loads as always (some people were having problems) but the only thing is that exiting Navigation sometimes doesn't work (I have to exit twice). Thanks a lot Trying this out on the road tomorrow!
for the semi-noobs, like myself lol, can someone please re-explain which codes to run with Skreacher's added input changes?
sorry dskyers, i'm confused like hell per your intructions.
i forgot to mention i'm kind of slow... lol all i want is google maps nav...
Try instructions at my blog: http://blog.mmayhew.com
Worked like a charm
I followed the instructions at the top of this thread. It works perfectly. Google voice is working too! I was having some trouble with that on my earlier attempts (i think i was using the build.prop's for the G1).
Also, I updated to CY 4.2.4 and there is no breakage. Navigation still works like a charm.
Thanks a million!
mmayhew said:
Try instructions at my blog: http://blog.mmayhew.com
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Thanks mma, this worked perfectly and you covered all areas needed to get it installed correctly.
@op, thanks for the info and hopefully I don't offend you, but to anyone needing a clear how-to, go to the mma's blog.
I had this working. I used Nav once, then pressed 'Exit Nav' so it would shut up. Now I can't get it back. Help anyone?
Edit: By 'used once' I mean, I had it on for like an hour for a trip I had to make.
detox702 said:
I had this working. I used Nav once, then pressed 'Exit Nav' so it would shut up. Now I can't get it back. Help anyone?
Edit: By 'used once' I mean, I had it on for like an hour for a trip I had to make.
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Try a phone reboot and test it again.
Anyone run this on any of the hero roms?
mmayhew said:
Try instructions at my blog: http://blog.mmayhew.com
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EDIT number 1 MILLION!!!!!!!
IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok... IF YOU WIPE YOUR PHONE AND YOU'RE STARTING FRESH, THEN YOU WILL MOST LIKELY HAVE TO SKIP SEVERAL STEPS IN MMAYHEW's INSTRUCTIONS!
I had to skip steps 9 through 18.
but it works!
thanks in advance guys!
thanks again to all!!! later
rydr1 said:
Try a phone reboot and test it again.
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That would be negative. Still no option for nav.
LATEST AND LAST EDIT TO THIS THREAD:
Download the new maps from Google in the marketplace for Google Navigation. Works Android Phones running the 1.6 platform.
No need to follow these instructions anymore!
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#Thought I would make a thread with clarified instructions on installing the new Google navigation on a G1 running Cyanogen's ROM. There have been a lot of #problems with the instructions in the other thread since the files supplied (namely build.prop and build.trout.prop) are not correctly referencing each person's #setup correctly.
#Instead of pushing generic prop files onto your phone, you can simply edit one line in your build.trout.prop file found in the system directory on your G1. #Thanks goes to aad4321 who posted it.
#The edit is simply changing the ro.build.fingerprint line to:
#ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/voles/sholes/sholes:2.0/ESD20/17572:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
#You can pull this file, edit, remount, then push back onto your phone to allow you install the new maps.apk. You can find the new maps.apk file in the #attachment. You can also find batch files to do all of the above, but is only guaranteed to work on the 4.2.5 ROM. All other Cyanogen version users can use #these files as well if they replace the build.trout.prop file with their own, and then edit the line as above.
#This method will keep all your apps intact, and not cause any problems with marketplace (protected apps not showing), google voice (force closing), facebook #(force closing), etc as reported in the other thread.
#<EDIT 1>If you get the errror "Device not found," make sure you have USB Debugging enabled in settings (thanks kizer).
#<EDIT 2>After performing a rm command, if you get a statement about the directory or file not existing, all is fine. Those rm commands are just trying to #find all possible places the old maps app could be stored, and so if it doesn't exist, you don't have to worry about it. Just go on to the next step.
#<EDIT 3>If you don't see the navigate function, install google voice.
#0) Connect phone
#1) Unzip downloaded file
#2) Run Part 1.bat
#3) When prompted to press any key, do so; the phone will reboot
#4) When your phone is running again, run Part 2.bat
#5) When prompted to press any key, the installation process is done.
#6) Make sure GPS is enabled
#7) Open Maps and press OK
#8) Press Menu
#9) Press Directions
#10) Enter an end point
#11) Click Go
#12) Just under "Show on map", click Navigate.
#13) If prompted to install the voice codec, do so.
#http://www.mediafire.com/?znzizmd1mmm
junker02 said:
Thought I would make a thread with clarified instructions on installing the new Google navigation on a G1 running Cyanogen's ROM. There have been a lot of problems with the instructions in the other thread since the files supplied (namely build.prop and build.trout.prop) are not correctly referencing each person's setup correctly.
Instead of pushing generic prop files onto your phone, you can simply edit one line in your build.trout.prop file found in the system directory on your G1. Thanks goes to aad4321 who posted it.
The edit is simply changing the ro.build.fingerprint line to:
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/voles/sholes/sholes:2.0/ESD20/17572:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
You can pull this file, edit, remount, then push back onto your phone to allow you install the new maps.apk. You can find the new maps.apk file in the attachment. You can also find batch files to do all of the above, but is only guaranteed to work on the 4.2.5 ROM. All other Cyanogen version users can use these files as well if they replace the build.trout.prop file with their own, and then edit the line as above.
This method will keep all your apps intact, and not cause any problems with marketplace (protected apps not showing), google voice (force closing), facebook (force closing), etc as reported in the other thread.
0) Connect phone
1) Unzip zip to desktop
2) Run Part 1.bat
3) When prompted to press any key, do so; the phone will reboot
4) When your phone is running again, run Part 2.bat
5) When prompted to press any key, the installation process is done.
6) Make sure GPS is enabled
7) Open Maps and press OK
8) Press Menu
9) Press Directions
10) Enter an end point
11) Click Go
12) Just under "Show on map", click Navigate.
13) If prompted to install the voice codec, do so.
http://www.mediafire.com/?znzizmd1mmm
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While I placed the files from his zip directly on my SDcard and used terminal to run the command, Junker's method appears stable. I have Google voice, protected apps in market, and functional Navigation. (can't answer for facebook, since I don't have an account.)
Note to someone who does not know shell commands...don't try and copy the ADB commands they are not the same. Know what you are doing before you do it.
Thanks for the post Junker02
i really dont get why there are like 325435412512 threads for this.
They should be condensed into 1.... and listed as separate options/ways to do it.
I had no connection then realized I didn't have USB debugging enabled.
Seemed to work fine.
krstnsn said:
i really dont get why there are like 325435412512 threads for this.
They should be condensed into 1.... and listed as separate options/ways to do it.
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I believe the methods listed on the other threads are incorrect, or are more complicated than need to be (and possibly breaks other apps). I only found this method buried in the think-tank post, and though it was suggested for the OP to fix the first post, it never was. Hopefully others who are on Cyanogen's ROM will appreciate the info.
kizer said:
I had no connection then realized I didn't have USB debugging enabled.
Seemed to work fine.
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Thanks for the tip! I'll add it to the first post.
junker02 said:
I believe the methods listed on the other threads are incorrect, or are more complicated than need to be (and possibly breaks other apps). I only found this method buried in the think-tank post, and though it was suggested for the OP to fix the first post, it never was. Hopefully others who are on Cyanogen's ROM will appreciate the info.
Thanks for the tip! I'll add it to the first post.
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I agree, the other threads over complicate it and cause problems for those who don't know what they are doing. If they learned how to do it themselves there would be less questions and complication.
But then again, now this is just another thread about nav. Really, they should all be locked and something like what is in the first post should be put in the informative links thread.
wanted to thank you for instructions, possibly a better forum wiulda been q&a, as I go there to find answers and help solve some =) other than that this does clear some things up such as the ro line. Like in the other post it says almost same thing but fails to mention the line to change. Etc..etc... this did catch my eye and I was was about to try another method for my buddies phone and this saved me of searching through a thread. My penies, again ty.
junker02 said:
0) Connect phone
1) Unzip zip to desktop
2) Run Part 1.bat
3) When prompted to press any key, do so; the phone will reboot
4) When your phone is running again, run Part 2.bat
5) When prompted to press any key, the installation process is done.
6) Make sure GPS is enabled
7) Open Maps and press OK
8) Press Menu
9) Press Directions
10) Enter an end point
11) Click Go
12) Just under "Show on map", click Navigate.
13) If prompted to install the voice codec, do so.
http://www.mediafire.com/?znzizmd1mmm
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I'm confused. Are you telling me that if I follow the steps outlined above that Google Navigation should work on my Cyanogenmod 4.2.5 ROM without any (google voice, market, etc.) problems?
scrappyabs2 said:
I'm confused. Are you telling me that if I follow the steps outlined above that Google Navigation should work on my Cyanogenmod 4.2.5 ROM without any (google voice, market, etc.) problems?
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I had no problems, but I did it myself:
from scratch (no map mods, orig build.prop):
adb remount
adb pull /system/build.trout.prop build.trout.prop
open it with notepad and edit the line
ro.build.fingerprint=tmobile/kila/dream/trout:1.6/DRC83/14721:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
so that it reads
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/voles/sholes/sholes:2.0/ESD20/17572:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
save it
adb push build.trout.prop /system/
adb shell reboot
now reininstall google voice from market and reinstall maps with the new one
help me out here man, i dont have adb, i just use my phones terminal
bigstunta101 said:
help me out here man, i dont have adb, i just use my phones terminal
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ok, even easier, do you have astro?
you can navagate to the /system directory, copy the build.trout file to your sdcard directory. mount your sdcard and edit the file with notepad. copy it back over to the /system directory and reboot
then install voice and maps
or try doing the same from your pc using droid explorer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=558108
haven't tried it either way way but it seems like it should work
scrappyabs2 said:
I'm confused. Are you telling me that if I follow the steps outlined above that Google Navigation should work on my Cyanogenmod 4.2.5 ROM without any (google voice, market, etc.) problems?
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Yes, that's exactly what it will do.
bigstunta101 said:
help me out here man, i dont have adb, i just use my phones terminal
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The ADB app is included in the download. I'm not sure if it will work without the driver installed, but you can give it try and report back. Simply run the two .bat files and it will execute all the necessary ADB commands automatically.
Worse comes to worse, you would just need to install the driver for your phone.
Ok, here are the steps I took without adb, since comps at work do not allow USB write.
I uploaded the build.prop and maps.apk and sent them to my email using yousendit.com
Downloaded both into sdcard/download
Using "Root Explorer" navigated to /system and set it R/W (there's a button on the top)
Moved the build.prop to /system
Reboot
Install Maps
Reinstall GoogleVoice
Voila!
When I run the first batch file I get this errror: Device not found.
I've never gotten this message before. ADB was working fine for me a few days ago, before I reinstalled 4.2.5. Any ideas?
scrappyabs2 said:
When I run the first batch file I get this errror: Device not found.
I've never gotten this message before. ADB was working fine for me a few days ago, before I reinstalled 4.2.5. Any ideas?
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Is your usb debugging enabled on your device?
Settings>Applications>Development
xavina said:
Is your usb debugging enabled on your device?
Settings>Applications>Development
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Yes, its enabled. I swear I installed this navigation app on an earlier version of CyanogenMod and ADB worked just fine. Now it won't recognize my device. Please help me.
scrappyabs2 said:
Yes, its enabled. I swear I installed this navigation app on an earlier version of CyanogenMod and ADB worked just fine. Now it won't recognize my device. Please help me.
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If you can't get the batch files to work, edit the batch files to see what commands are performed, and execute them in a terminal. There aren't that many.
junker02 said:
If you can't get the batch files to work, edit the batch files to see what commands are performed, and execute them in a terminal. There aren't that many.
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adb remount says "error: device not found"
Here you go guys, safe simple and so easy a caveman can do it... (insert the, "If you break it, it's your own fault disclaimer here.)
Download the file in the first post of this thread.
extract the file on your hard drive and copy the build.trout.prop file and the Maps.apk, then put them on to your SD Card.
If you can't get this far....we have a bigger issue.
Then in terminal emulator type
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cp /sdcard/build.trout.prop /system
reboot
When the device reboots then do this one in the terminal emulator
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
rm /system/sd/app/*Maps*
rm /system/sd/dalvik-cache/*Maps*
rm /system/app/*Maps*
reboot
*Note: Someone might say that the reboot at the end of this code is not needed. That maybe, but it worked just fine for me.
Now using Astro, or another file manager, install the maps.apk from the sd card.
If prompted, install the voice. I had it from other programs.
Turn on GPS
Open the drawer
Click on Maps
Let the Maps program find you
Then click menu, directions
Enter the destination, and click go.
It should show
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My location
<the destination address you entered>
Show on map
[B]Navigate[/B]
Thanks for making clear instructions for the terminal emulator [email protected]
Everyone please remember that one can only use the build.trout.prop file in the first post if they are also running Cyanogen 4.2.5 on the G1, else you run the risk of app errors and force closes. If you are running a different version of Cyanogen, make a copy of your own build.trout.prop file found in your system directory, and edit it.
I owe much credit to toastcfh, none of this would be possibly without his work on originally rooting the EVO.
Getting Root & Recovery Mode
(My version, dumbed down even more)
You have three options with rooting:
1) Toasts Rooted ROM - Missing Apps in Market
2) Rooted Stock ROM - No 4G Support
3) Unrevoked Root Patch - No system access in recovery (can't remove sprint apps, etc)
To get a rooted stock ROM, you have to start with Toasts, instructions below; you can find details after.
If you want the Unrevoked Root patch, install a file browser on your EVO and install this.
1. Copy this to the root folder of the SD card, you can do this by syncing the Evo as a disc and just copying in windows.
2. Shut off the Evo, and hold the "volume down" button while powering it on until you see a white screen. Every question it asks, just answer yes. DO NOT UNPLUG, let it finish at all costs, no matter how long it takes.
3. Rename the file you copied to the SD card. (to avoid accidental re-flash and save it for later)
4. Download this and unzip to anywhere of you liking on your desktop. Run the setup, if it asks to accept and install a bunch of stuff, hit cancel, you wont be needing most of it. Select available packages and it will show a repository url, the actual url is irrelevant and will be google's be default...we want to expand the list and select SDK Platform 2.1. Accept an install the selection.
What you just did is installed the Android SDK which includes adb, a shell connector for your phone that we need to operate in recovery mode.
5. Hold the Windows key and press "R", type CMD in the run box. (Run the task with Administrative privileges if there is an option)
Type "cd " in the CMD window, do not forget the trailing space, it is important and DO NOT HIT ENTER yet.
Now, with that CMD windows open, go to the folder you installed the android sdk. There will be a "tools" folder, drag the tools folder into the cmd window.
Press enter, this will set your working directory to the tools folder.
6. If you have not installed drivers for your Evo, there is a folder that comes of the sd card called "HTC-Sync", run the setup in there and it will install sufficient drivers automatically.
After drivers are setup sync the phone using the HTC Sync mode, this will ensure we can control the phone using adb.
Go to your CMD window and type "adb reboot recovery", you will see your phone reboot...it will show a red warning icon on the screen afterwards, this is perfectly normal and good to see such.
7. Your phone should not be in recovery mode, but the filesystem will be offline. Download this to setup the shell for us before we can mount the filesystem. Run "recovery-windows.bat", if you are using Vista or Win7, make to sure right click the file and "Run as Administrator"...you will see another CMD window popup and do some work, just leave it open. You should now have the shell setup in Recovery Mode on your Evo.
8. Go back to your original CMD window we setup, type "adb shell" and hit enter, this will set all commands to work right on the phone. You should see a line with just "#", that is what we want.
Now type "mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system" and hit enter.
You should now have your Evo in recovery mode with a shell setup and filesystem mounted. This is where we can begin making changes.
Now that this has all been setup, you may want to go back after making some changes.
Repeat steps 5-8 to re-enter recovery mode with the filesystem mounted.
If you want to continue and do the stock update, check here.
Basically, copy that file to the SD and do steps 5-7.
Then use the onscreen (on the EVO Recovery Mode) to "Flash from ZIP" and select the rooted stock rom update.
WARNING: You must clear user data if the update creates issue, you will know right away.
so this is a third way of rooting, if i used a different way how do i get rid of it and use yours, i'm so tired and confused.
Post Removed to maintain consistancy, see 1st post in thread.
root rom and activesync?
I'm a complete noob here but: By using this method do I still retain the ability to run ActiveSync/Exchange support? (Didn't think this was in the SDK Platform 2.1)
What about Sense?
What the crap is up with the title of this thread? How us this a tweak or an optimization?
Good noob friendly guide, kinda tldr, but what I did readlooked good!
Change ur title
Neotelos_com;
[B said:
You have two options with rooting:
1) Toasts Rooted ROM - Missing Apps in Market
2) Rooted Stock ROM - No 4G Support[/B]
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Any thought about the third option (i.e. unrevoked, new sticky, apk??) will it do the same things? i read users aren't losing full market, 4g etc.? Someone much smarter than me please weigh in.
adeyo said:
Any thought about the third option (i.e. unrevoked, new sticky, apk??) will it do the same things? i read users aren't losing full market, 4g etc.? Someone much smarter than me please weigh in.
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Yes, adding in right now...just tested and it works well.
I need to check if it allows things to be changed in recovery mode (which is important for removing the Sprint bloatware)
johnsongrantr said:
What the crap is up with the title of this thread? How us this a tweak or an optimization?
Change ur title
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I have plans for adding in tweaks, which will be delayed a bit...
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Neotelos_com said:
Yes, adding in right now...just tested and it works well.
I need to check if it allows things to be changed in recovery mode (which is important for removing the Sprint bloatware)
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If you have root at all, and you have "rw" permissions for "system". You should be able to remove sprint apps when the phone is booted, assuming you dont have root while in recovery.
Is something different on the Evo that im missing?
can you not do this
adb shell
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/app
ls
Then remove the apps like so
rm NameOfApp.apk
rm NameOfApp.odex
Not saying this will all work.. But if you have root, shouldnt this work to remove sprint apps.
Jus10o said:
If you have root at all, and you have "rw" permissions for "system". You should be able to remove sprint apps when the phone is booted, assuming you dont have root while in recovery.
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You can make changes like that but it will not actually save to the NAND.
So...you can remove, but it will come back after reboot.
Neotelos_com said:
You can make changes like that but it will not actually save to the NAND.
So...you can remove, but it will come back after reboot.
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Well thats all kinds of dumb..
I give it a week and there will be something better working.
Nice write up. The only problem is, I don't have the sync software on my sd card because the best buy employee knew about the evo's sd card problem and formatted it, erasing everything on the card. I checked htc's site and they had the drivers for download, but it keeps giving me an error saying it's not compatible. I'm using windows 7 64bit. Any ideas guys?
Jus10o said:
If you have root at all, and you have "rw" permissions for "system". You should be able to remove sprint apps when the phone is booted, assuming you dont have root while in recovery.
Is something different on the Evo that im missing?
can you not do this
adb shell
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/app
ls
Then remove the apps like so
rm NameOfApp.apk
rm NameOfApp.odex
Not saying this will all work.. But if you have root, shouldnt this work to remove sprint apps.
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you CAN remove apps like that, using toast's custom recovery. if you do your shell, and mount, in recovery, using adb, you can go to /system/app and rm whatever you want (be careful not to remove anything important, probably wise to pull whatever first, in case you need to push it back)
i had problems when i did an rm on a file, but that is because apparently i forgot to rm it's info in /data/data too. word to the wise
HTC Sync Torrent
http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5609530
PLEASE SEED AFTER DOWNLOAD!
New android user here!
So to me it seems like all three have something they're not able to do. Seems best to wait for a root release that your able to take full advantage of, right?
I'm a former WM flasher , I need to learn android still. I want the free hot spot/tethering, more battery life as I need 2 batteries to make it through the day -.- (I kill apps constantly, 4g turned on rarely,ect, ect)
Any feedback is appreciated,
Sean
can someone point me in the right direction to do this using a mac not new to android just the mac os i did pretty much everything but im stuck on the htc sync part HELPPP PLZ thanks
kingcliff00 said:
can someone point me in the right direction to do this using a mac not new to android just the mac os i did pretty much everything but im stuck on the htc sync part HELPPP PLZ thanks
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Try going to Settings -> Applications on the evo and enable usb debugging...if that5 gives you adb access that's all you need
confirmed working with unrevoked root method. It can tether 3G or 4G, depends on how you connected to the Sprint network. 3G was 0.80Mbps DL, 4G was 2.63Mbps DL.
Before using unrevoked root method, I had applied the sdcard patch already. so it doesn't matter if you applied the sdcard patch or not (OTA updated).
You really shouldn't kill tasks. Just cycle the battery a couple of times and turn your antennas off and on when u need them. Especially if u are in spotty 3g coverage. There already one or two official write ups that say task killing is bad I use to do it and got forceloses and errors all the time. Its not about how many tasks you have running I.e. memory, items about cpu and antenna signal that kills you're battery I'll find the link if I can. My battery life is pretty good and I'm a heavy user.
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i cannot get recovery bat file to work. I am at the red exclamation point screen on my evo and i run the bat file as amdmin. it pops up for a second then closes and nothing happens.
Edit: NVM I figured it out. on to the next step.
I been performing this myself with great success, but you need ROOT access AND busybox installed. Create a folder on your phone's SD card called tmp. You'll need adb in order to adb shell, and gain root access. (in cmd, adb shell <enter> su <enter> confirm you are on a # prompt not the $ prompt)
Now copy and paste each line, press enter after each line pasted. Confirm the files copied after each line by running ls /mnt/sdcard/tmp/mmssms.db
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cp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.contacts/contacts2.db /mnt/sdcard/tmp/contacts2.db
cp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.telephony/mmssms.db /mnt/sdcard/tmp/mmssms.db
cp /dbdata/databases/com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider/logs.db /mnt/sdcard/tmp/logs.db
cp /dbdata/databases/com.sec.android.app.memo/Memo.db /mnt/sdcard/tmp/Memo.db
cp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.calendar/calendar.db /mnt/sdcard/tmp/calendar.db
Once that is done, mount the phone to your computer and copy the TMP folder to your computer. When you flash the custom rom, you'll have to keep the SIM card out of the phone because you do not want new history items written to the log files.
Next ls -l /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.contacts/contacts2.db (and the others) to see what permissions/owner they have, if you simply cp the files from /mnt/sdcard/tmp to their locations, you'll get force closes in the application (because it's not able to write log data).
Make note is the owner for each db file. Then back to adb shell, su, cd /mnt/sdcard/tmp (trust everyone knows to copy the tmp folder from PC onto your phone) cp contacts2.db /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.contacts/contacts2.db (and the others!).
Once the files are copied back to their locations on the device, run the following:
Code:
chmod 660 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.contacts/contacts2.db
chown app_15.app_15 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.contacts/contacts2.db
Obviously you want to use the app_X.app_X you saw from running ls -l /path/filename before copying the backed up log file.
bravomail said:
This is quick comparative review.
Overall for KB1.
TiBu restore of system setting from JS32.2.1 or JS52.2.1 other than WiFi highly discouraged. I had uncurable Force Close for Browser and for MMS. Say g-bye to your messaging history, or find other ways of transferring it.
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Original thread is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=969343
SMS Backup and Restore is a great app that does exactly what it's title indicates, without root.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore
Call logs backup and restore also does exactly what it's title indicates, without root.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.CallLogBackupRestore
Both free and developed by the same guy, I've used both many times without a hitch.
I sync my contacts with gmail, so no problem there.
hauj0bb said:
SMS Backup and Restore is a great app that does exactly what it's title indicates, without root.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore
Call logs backup and restore also does exactly what it's title indicates, without root.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.CallLogBackupRestore
Both free and developed by the same guy, I've used both many times without a hitch.
I sync my contacts with gmail, so no problem there.
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+1
The manual method is pointless and extra work for nothing. These apps work flawlessly. I've used them many times as well.
I know there are apps which backup the same settings, my whole point for posting is I do not backup contacts with Google. So I kept trying different things until putting this together and I know it's a pain but all that really is done is copying and pasting lines into an SU adb shell.
askpcguy said:
I know there are apps which backup the same settings, my whole point for posting is I do not backup contacts with Google. So I kept trying different things until putting this together and I know it's a pain but all that really is done is copying and pasting lines into an SU adb shell.
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You do not use google account or you just don't use it for backing up contacts...
I use a Google account but not to sync or backup contacts.
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Thanks for good info!
Thanks for good info!
I personally don't care about my SMS history. Other people text a lot.
Another alternative is to use Google backup/synchronization. I never tried it. Anyone?
In my experience, backing up phone contacts using Gmail syncing is not 100%. Some fields in the on phone contact records are not properly carried into Gmail contact records and viceversa.
You'd think since Android is Google and Gmail is Google this would work flawlessly.
askpcguy said:
I been performing this myself with great success, but you need ROOT access AND busybox installed. Create a folder on your phone's SD card called tmp. You'll need adb in order to adb shell, and gain root access. (in cmd, adb shell <enter> su <enter> confirm you are on a # prompt not the $ prompt)
Now copy and paste each line, press enter after each line pasted. Confirm the files copied after each line by running ls /mnt/sdcard/tmp/mmssms.db
Code:
Next ls -l /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.contacts/contacts2.db (and the others) to see what permissions/owner they have, if you simply cp the files from /mnt/sdcard/tmp to their locations, you'll get force closes in the application (because it's not able to write log data).
Make note is the owner for each db file. Then back to adb shell, su, cd /mnt/sdcard/tmp (trust everyone knows to copy the tmp folder from PC onto your phone) cp contacts2.db /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.contacts/contacts2.db (and the others!).
Once the files are copied back to their locations on the device, run the following:
[CODE]chmod 660 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.contacts/contacts2.db
chown app_15.app_15 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.contacts/contacts2.db
Obviously you want to use the app_X.app_X you saw from running ls -l /path/filename before copying the backed up log file.
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Are you doing all this above because
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cp -p
failed to preserve attributes or something? Or do your fingers like the exercise...
Oh, I bet it's because it is that the attributes are getting scrubbed when they are copied off the device to your computer...
I only do this manual method because I want to retain my history and contacts between Roms.
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I was asking specifically why you didn't use the "-p" preserve attributes flag when using the cp (copy) command. But I now realize your may be storing your backups in a way that blows away the info anyway. so you need to set ownership and permissions manually after restore..
Because I push the files to an external sd card which is copied to my computer.
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TiBu does this, too. But thanks for the info. It's good too know how to do things manually, too.
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I don't think titanium backup will backup call history. It does get the contacts and calendar though.
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I found this thread very useful for the restoration of all my recent messages!!
the backup i have done with smsbackup&restore is 12hour before the disaster
what happened? simply after a normal reboot my Desire HD was going to bootloop! i've tried several restore procedures but i find out that /data partition is somehow "bad", don't know why...
the only thing i can do is backup data partition with clockworldmod and unyaff it on a pc;
then i followed the instructions in the OP and i succedeed in making succesfully a backup of all my messages ;
the only difference is the different path in which mmssms.db is located in Desire HD:
i have in /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/
thank you again mate, very detailed guide
Glad someone found this useful! This is only compatible with Froyo roms, Gingerbread uses the /datadata folder and I haven't needed to manually backup the files because MIUI backup does it so amazingly well!
Well, this is pretty neat. I'm forever reflashing my phone and having to reload everything.
Which is a p-a-i-n..
One question though, is there anyway to do all this using "adb shell"? I'd love to incorporate this into a batch file I'm making, with the proper credits of course, and it'd be nice to press a button and have the PC do all the hard work.
askpcguy said:
I don't think titanium backup will backup call history. It does get the contacts and calendar though.
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Super Backup from the Market does all 3:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts&feature=search_result
The apps in post #2 are great too.
Ticklefish said:
Well, this is pretty neat. I'm forever reflashing my phone and having to reload everything.
Which is a p-a-i-n..
One question though, is there anyway to do all this using "adb shell"? I'd love to incorporate this into a batch file I'm making, with the proper credits of course, and it'd be nice to press a button and have the PC do all the hard work.
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I tried, I had sort of a working bash script but ran into problems trying to get the script root access to do the copying/restoring. Come to think of it, if you wanted to get fancy, you could make a clockwork mod flashable zip. One for backup and one for restore.
-Yes, I know there are apps which might do this however I wanted to learn on my own.
Well, yes, there are backup apps but you have to reinstall those apps and wait while they put your data back in bit by bit. Granted it may not take long but when you're reflashing what seems like once every five minutes, it can take forever!
The zip route seems like a good idea. That way, you can back up, install a rom and restore your details all from one screen. I'll have to have a look at it.
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