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CWM recovery | Custom Clean ROM | Tweaks for Android watch phone Z1 (MT6516)

Z1 (brand unknown) is wrist watch phone with Android OS. It was first released in 4/2012 and it is Android 2.2.1. It has WiFi, AGPS, GSM/EDGE, 2 MP camera, mic, speaker, loudspeaker, capacitive touchscreen, display of 320x240, SDHC & SIM card slots etc.
As most Chinese phones it has SoC from MediaTek, MT6516 (armv5).
See my Czech review for photos: http://hodinky.blog.mobilmania.cz/2012/06/z1-hodinko-telefon-s-androidem/
Tweaks/tips for stock ROM (2.2.1)
Market/Google Play is missing in stock rom but it cam be added if you follow instructions on the page: http://www.ibuygou.com/p-z1_smart_android_2_2_watch_phone_gps_wifi_bluetooth_html-3638-usd.html (included in Clean ROM)
Default DPI is 120 however most controls are too small. Change it to 160 which will make all icons sharp. (included in Clean ROM)
Typing on tiny QWERTY soft keyboard is a pain, Flit Keyboard makes entering text much easier. (included in Clean ROM)
To enter engineering mode, dial *#*#8787#*#*
ADWLauncher EX works even better if you (see):
Disable all animations including scrolling homescreen
Disable dockbar and use swipe up instead (included in Clean ROM)
4x3 icon layout for home screen and 5x2 for drawer (included in Clean ROM)
Use something like Extended controls for toggles
Use No Lock if you don't need swipe to unlock feature.
Remove alternative Chinese markets and Chinese network account/sync providers from /system/app (included in Clean ROM)
Creating flashable dump
Use MT6516 BackUpTool for dumping your stock rom.
Use MTK_Rom_Studio_1.0.0a for converting dump into flashable format.
Flashing
Basically you need the driver: "MT6516_YuSu_USB_VCOM.inf" and flashing tool: "SP Flash Tool v1.1110". All tools can be found on the internet when searching for "MT6516 flash tools". The only necessary tools reuploaded can be found also here. (I'm not sure about the legality of these tools though.)
You have to use 32 bit Windows (I only tried XP in both VirtualBox and VMware but it could work with 32 bit Vista or 7).
Power off the watch, connect it directly to PC (no USB hub or extention cable) - new device will connect for few seconds - use it to install the driver. Unplug watch. (You may retry that few times because the watch disconnect within few seconds) Open flashing tool and select files to flash (I would recommend not to flash anything other than boot/recovery/system/data/logo), hit start and quickly connect the watch - flashing will start automatically.
Recovery
First build of ClockworkMod 5.0.2.8 seems to be working however all its features were not tested yet!
Recovery can be flashed with "SP Flash Tool" (use provided scatter file).
Rebooting to recovery from launched Android using "reboot recovery" works but I wasn't able to find working button shortcut to launch recovery directly from cold start. Please help me if you find a way!
Custom Clean ROM based on stock 2.2.1
Features
Removed alternative Chinese markets and Chinese (social) network accounts
Integration of Google apps (sync, Google Play, setup wizard etc)
DPI changed to 160 which makes the watch easier to control and the icons sharper
Preconfigured ADW Launcher, Flit keyboard
Includes root with Superuser, Busybox binaries
Minor clean-ups
So far this ROM doesn't include anything power user from XDA wouldn't be able to customize but this ROM is afford to save other users time with experiments.
Important notes:
Backing up your current ROM + data is highly recommended (use the above listed MT6516 BackUpTool)
The seller says you shouldn't do factory reset because of IMEI lost - I can't confirmed that - IMEI is kept even during factory resets so it doesn't seem to be stored in user data partition. BUT backup your current ROM anyway cause I might be wrong.
Clean ROM notes:
The first boot is slow. After the first boot, I recommend not touching the watch for 5-10 minutes because dalvik cache is rebuilding in the background and the setup wizard may lag a lot.
The default ADW launcher is configured to not have app drawer button - swipe up to open drawer
Known issue (to be fixed later): Because of DPI change - Bottom row of button in Dialer is smaller, however all buttons can be pressed
Known issue (to be fixed later): Because of DPI change - Superuser (root) confirmation dialog buttons aren't readable however the buttons are partly visible and can be pressed (press bottom left button to allow root acces)
Known issue (to be fixed later): Because of DPI change - There is small graphical glitch on the lock screen which however doesn't break anything
Flashing recovery is not needed at all. Just make sure you flash both partitions (it will erase all your data on the watch but not on SD). Follow instructions above on how to flash.
ROM download: http://www.multiupload.nl/3LHJ33CW95
or http://www.multiupload.nl/JK6NOATJ57
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CM ROM
WIP, first build of CyanogenMod 7 (2.3.7) booted so I continue testing/evaluating. So far I only used stock kernel but I have source for MT6516 kernel.
Notes: WiFi chip - MediaTek MT5921 - no open source driver
Currently on hold.
Proofs

Flit Keyboard
moneytoo said:
Typing on tiny QWERTY soft keyboard is a pain, Flit Keyboard makes entering text much easier.
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I actually have bought 3 Z1's and virtual keyboard is REALLY a pain..
Flit Keyboard makes entering text much easier ! !
Just Eight ( 8 ) >> Huge << Buttons Keyboard..
..that By Easily Sliding You Can Type:
>> All << Alphanumeric Characters And Symbols ! !
No More Accidentally Typing Wrong Characters ! !
Perfect 5..
(this Should Have Been THE Number One Android Keyboard..)
Thanks moneytoo ! !
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Z1 Android Watch-Phone
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z1_Android_Watch-Phone
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Ive been thinking about buying the watch to use as a mp3 player, would you recomend it?
Sent from my NWZ-Z1000Series using xda app-developers app

Yes, I'm plugging my website, but hey, it's relevant.
I've just reviewed this device at:
http://linuxslate.com/Review_Z1_Android-2.2-Watch.html

Everything in this thread has been helpful, I just wanted to add my 2 cents.
DPI at 160 looks great. Unfortunately many apps will not fit, including keyboard, phone, and superuser prompt. Either find alternate keyboard and set superuser to auto-grant, or switch back and forth between 120 and 160 as necessary.
I like No Lock, but I find the phone wake-locking all the time until I turned No Lock off. I also like the fact that the time is there in big letters on the lock screen. It's very suitable for its watch functionality.

I did a manual backup without rooting (No need for Z4 Root)
Download and unrar MT6516 BackUpTool, but do not install anything.
On the Linux/Mac box, open the gscript folder, and open back22.sh in editor, or viewer.
Connect the watch via USB, and connect via adb shell
Cut, paste and execute each line from the back22.sh file
up to and including the last dd command in the first section - in other words
Code:
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dd if=/dev/mtd/mtd11 of=/sdcard/backup_/expdb.img
Obviously, you don't do the comment lines.
exit the shell
Code:
exit
do:
Code:
adb remount
Install yaffs2image:
Code:
adb push <your_path_on_PC_to>/Install/BackUp/yaffs_back_2.2/gen/mkyaffs2image /system/bin/mkyaffs2image
Code:
adb shell chmod 4777 /system/bin/mkyaffs2image
(Again, the above is a cut and paste from the script)
Code:
adb remount
(for safety)
Code:
adb shell
Then cut and paste the remaining 3 mkyaffs2img commands.
Then:
Code:
exit
Copy the backup_ folder on the SD car to someplace safe.
If you want, you can remove mkyaffsimg:
Code:
adb remount
Code:
adb shell rm /system/bin/mkyaffs2image
Code:
adb remount
It's definitely more steps, but it leaves the system technically un-touched, un-rooted, and even returnable if you should have to.

Some more useful apps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coinsoft.android.orientcontrol
Orientation control to lock the screen in landscape mode; not free but worth it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=itosisato.setsunasato.kokoroduyosato
Home button for soft home button in notification tray. Free.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
Off button in notification tray. Free.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mini.android
Opera mini has server side compression so makes best use of the slow 3g speed, but no multitouch so zooming is difficult.

m34n1ng said:
Ive been thinking about buying the watch to use as a mp3 player, would you recomend it?
Sent from my NWZ-Z1000Series using xda app-developers app
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It can be done, but the MotoActv might be better, because the motoactv has a headphone jack so you can use any headphones you want. On the Z1, you have to use bluetooth headphones or a bluetooth headphone adapter.

I just ordered one of these last week, should have arrived today ... glad to see this exists!
Other than configuration/display-size issues, does everything work, i.e. all hardware? I noticed you had a note about the Wifi driver not being open source, but I assume that more effects if you try the MT6516 kernel. Even if it's a closed binary, I assume you could still load it and use it though. I'm not expecting any leaps and bounds in the kernel department.
As for CWM, is any part of it executed at cold boot? If so, I imagine you'd need to implement some kind of timeout menu that could optionally enter recovery before booting the watch. This is similar to what was implemented on the Kindle Fire which also doesn't have a normal stock recovery mode.
I assume you're still evaluating CM7 so you're not ready to distribute it ... but I do hope to see more from you soon, especially a HOWTO and download links!

I spent many nights trying to make GSM or WiFi working. Except few tweaks I only got the modem to start but nothing more. I have no experience with porting of binary drivers and this device has so many of them. Radio/modem and kernel modules - there are no problems with them but there are just too many dependencies on proprietary libs even from standard android native binaries.
So I'm giving up. At least for now cause I just don't have enough knowledge.
I consider making custom rom based on stock Android but I don't know if there would be any demand. Proper integration of Google apps, Chinese apps/account providers removed, tweaked launcher/drawer settings, tweaked global dpi/dpi of apps that not fit...
To have at least something, I give you very simple app "Z1 Backlight Toggle" apk (attached in 1st post) which can turn off completely display backlight. (Needs root) I use it on my bike when I have navigation running all the time cause it indeed saves battery and backlight isn't needed at all under direct sunlight, the display is readable the same.

moneytoo said:
I spent many nights trying to make GSM or WiFi working. Except few tweaks I only got the modem to start but nothing more. I have no experience with porting of binary drivers and this device has so many of them. Radio/modem and kernel modules - there are no problems with them but there are just too many dependencies on proprietary libs even from standard android native binaries.
So I'm giving up. At least for now cause I just don't have enough knowledge.
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That's fine, I understand how frustrating these things can be. But still, can you post information about how to backup / restore the firmware and how to flash a custom ROM? I might try playing with it myself sometime and at least having the knowledge would enable further experimentation.

WTF!!!! a wrist phone with Android OS.... This is so freaking cool!!! :thumbup:
Awesome......
Sent from my GT-S7500 using xda premium

moneytoo said:
I spent many nights trying to make GSM or WiFi working. Except few tweaks I only got the modem to start but nothing more. I have no experience with porting of binary drivers and this device has so many of them. Radio/modem and kernel modules - there are no problems with them but there are just too many dependencies on proprietary libs even from standard android native binaries.
So I'm giving up. At least for now cause I just don't have enough knowledge.
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I have an idea ... if we can get the MTK6516 kernel to build and boot, that's one step. If we can then get Android 2.2 stock to build, and then compare it against an image of the Z1's file system, we should, in theory, be able to identify all the unique areas of the watch's Android setup. If we at least know how to build an identical watch Android from source we should be able to extend that into making Cyanogen Mod work ... or something else. I think it's worth a shot anyway!
Also for an identical kernel, there shouldn't be any need to "port" binary drivers ... ideally they're built-in or load as modules, same as any other drivers.
I consider making custom rom based on stock Android but I don't know if there would be any demand.
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You're probably right there will be very limited demand. So I ask again, if you can at least post steps about reflashing the watch, I'll give it my best shot. I just want to be sure I can restore the watch after messing around with it. Which I'm guessing you were able to since you didn't claim any permanent damage. It seems it should be able to go into a factory restore mode which I hope will override any messed up systems.
lokeshsaini94 said:
WTF!!!! a wrist phone with Android OS.... This is so freaking cool!!! :thumbup:
Awesome......
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It really is neat. Kind of limited, but really neat. I think if we can get any amount of control over the kernel and Android version, we can really extend the abilities of the watch. It just needs a chance...

southbird said:
I have an idea ... if we can get the MTK6516 kernel to build and boot, that's one step. If we can then get Android 2.2 stock to build, and then compare it against an image of the Z1's file system, we should, in theory, be able to identify all the unique areas of the watch's Android setup. If we at least know how to build an identical watch Android from source we should be able to extend that into making Cyanogen Mod work ... or something else. I think it's worth a shot anyway!
Also for an identical kernel, there shouldn't be any need to "port" binary drivers ... ideally they're built-in or load as modules, same as any other drivers.
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In my opinion there's no problem with kernel, modules or libraries, we can just reuse them. The real issue I think is native android binaries such as wpa_supplicant or rild. We can either use (original) already built binaries or build new ones - but this is the problem... Original binaries depend on proprietary libraries so they "do something" important with devices. Newly build binaries just don't have that unknown functionality. Yes, reusing stock binaries might work for 2.2 but my only target so far was 2.3 since that would be real benefit for us.
southbird said:
So I ask again, if you can at least post steps about reflashing the watch, I'll give it my best shot.
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Have a look here: http://bm-smartphone-reviews.blogspot.cz/2011/02/mtk-hd2-hd9-flashing-tutorial.html
Basically you need the driver: "MT6516_YuSu_USB_VCOM.inf" and flashing tool: "SP Flash Tool v1.1110". You have to use 32 bit Windows (I only tried XP in both VirtualBox and VMware but it could work with 32 bit Vista or 7 as well).
Power off the watch, connect it directly to PC (no USB hub or extention cable) - new device will connect for few seconds - use it to install the driver. Unplug watch. Open flashing tool and select files to flash (I would recommend not to flash anything other than boot/recovery/system/data/logo), hit start and quickly connect the watch - flashing will start automatically.

moneytoo said:
To have at least something, I give you very simple app "Z1 Backlight Toggle" apk (attached in 1st post) which can turn off completely display backlight. (Needs root) I use it on my bike when I have navigation running all the time cause it indeed saves battery and backlight isn't needed at all under direct sunlight, the display is readable the same.
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Which navigation software are you using?

adthor said:
Which navigation software are you using?
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No idea what he's using, but I'll say that Sygic worked when NOT navigating (doing a route caused it to force close, I'm guessing possibly out of memory??) Using OsmAnd works pretty well ... of course, it's Open Street Map with all the usual limitations.

adthor said:
Which navigation software are you using?
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I use RMaps (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robert.maps&hl=en) with collection of offline maps and prepared tracks for navigation.

southbird said:
No idea what he's using,
but I'll say that Sygic worked when NOT navigating
(doing a route caused it to force close, I'm guessing possibly out of memory??)
Using OsmAnd works pretty well ... of course, it's Open Street Map
with all the usual limitations.
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Sygic 10 works nice with Z1 using 3D maps.
Sygic 12 works nice with Z1 using 2D maps.
When attempting to navigate Sygic 12 with 3D maps enabled,
the Sygic 12 crashes and Z1 returns to Home screen.
Correction..
Sygic 12 works nice with Z1 using 3D maps
only when Autozoom is turned off:
Settings > Map > Autozoom [untick]
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I consider making custom rom based on stock Android but I don't know if there would be any demand. Proper integration of Google apps, Chinese apps/account providers removed, tweaked launcher/drawer settings, tweaked global dpi/dpi of apps that not fit...
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That is exactly what needs to be done! If porting the binaries is not possible at the moment, why not go ahead with building with stock android, with proper google account and apps, and removing the chinese accounts.
Once you have tweaked launcher/drawer, tweaked dpi of apps that not fit etc done, it would be almost as good as running CM7. Any improvement would be a big improvement
I sincerely hope that you continue development, the demand for a stock ROM is sure to come as the device becomes more popular, as of now, there is nobody developing for Z1, that i know of.

apurvasrishti said:
That is exactly what needs to be done! If porting the binaries is not possible at the moment, why not go ahead with building with stock android, with proper google account and apps, and removing the chinese accounts.
Once you have tweaked launcher/drawer, tweaked dpi of apps that not fit etc done, it would be almost as good as running CM7. Any improvement would be a big improvement
I sincerely hope that you continue development, the demand for a stock ROM is sure to come as the device becomes more popular, as of now, there is nobody developing for Z1, that i know of.
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I started cooking custom ROM based on the stock two days ago and I'm very happy with it. Proper integration of setup wizard, google apps, keyboard, dpi, orientation, better preconfigured launcher, working voice search etc.

[APP]DROID REMOTE LITE Shutdown,Restart,Hibernate your PC over Wifi

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Purpose:
The purpose of these applications is to give the user the ability to remotely control the state of their computer at any time. That is to say allowing the user to "shutdown,restart,hibernate" their pc whenever they choose to; once their devices are connected on the same network (wifi).
Setup
-Extract file from zip and run application on computer(Droid Remote Console v2.5.2) and hit remote Access
-open app on smartphone
-go to Settings and place the ip address given on the pc console and save changes and return to prev screen
- choose whatever time you want and hit the desired command
*Console only works for Windows devices. Will expand if there is a desire for it
* consist of two applications one on the pc and the other installed on your phone
* the application on the computer can act independently without the need of the secondary application (second app is required if you are away or not next to it at the time)
* Must abort prev command before a new command is given
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Teaser Coming Soon
App Name: Droid Remote Console v4.0
Platform: PC,Linux
Type:
Features: **coming soon**
See screenshot:
Mobile App will be released a few days after this release
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App Name: Droid Remote Console v2.5.2
Platform: PC
Type: Java Executable
Features:
*Shutdown,Hibernate,Restart at will using the (hrs,mins,seconds text field)
Can hibernate at any time chosen
Can act as a server to accept remote control using the Remote Access Function
*Displays your current ip address for ease of use
* Can abort commands at any time
*User can choose to manually or automatically activate remote access feature upon application execution by just a simple click of a button
*Read the changelog below for update changes
App Name: Droid Remote Lite (formerly known as Droid Remote v1.0)
Platform: Android
version: 2.2 - 4.2
Features:Shutdown,Hibernate**,Restart at will using the (hrs,mins,seconds text field)
**Cant hibernate at any time. I am still working on that feature and will update it as soon as possible
Can abort commands at will
By default if you selected any command with all the fields at 0, it will instantly act on the operation.
***YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE JAVA RUN TIME INSTALLED MIN 1.0.0 TO RUN THE EXE ON PC***
Known Bugs( minor):
* Will crash if there wifi is not turned on (android application)-FIXED
* Restricted to be on the same network using wifi. Will work if you connect a desktop using an ethernet cable to the wifi router/wifi enabled modem
*App will crash if the text fields are blank (will fix this issue soon)-FIXED
*will crash if there is no IP address (mobile app)-FIXED
I am new to android development and this is my very first application posted to xda or anywhere else, will appreciated your ideas and views on them.
Files and screenshots are attached to the bottom of this post.Google play store link will be posted shortly
If these programs has been a benefit to you in any way please leave a post saying so, it does not need to be long just your honest feed back to ensure that my effort is appreciated and has assisted you in your daily lives in any shape or form.
Get the mobile app (Droid Remote Lite) here on the playstore:
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lastspartan009.droidremotelite
Exe file for pc is attached in this post
NOTE: YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE ANY OF MY CODE WITHOUT MY PERMISSION AT ANY TIME.
RATE,SHARE,COMMENT,AND ENJOY

Changelog
Droid Remote Lite Console Timer Change log
version 2.5.2
* Bug Fixes
* Added feature to refresh pc's current ip address. Always shows the current ip address
version 2.5.1 (special request)
*Added minimize to system tray on boot:
This system works but selecting the option in the settings tray to start the remote access feature upon app execution. It is noted that this feature may not work if you do not have full system admin rights.
How to place this application to boot with your Windows system on start up:
***Start here--->Start Menu >
Click the username of the Computer (can be anything) >
AppData (this may be hidden search the interwebs for how to set it to visible)>
Roaming>
Microsoft>
Windows>
Start Menu>
Programs>
Startup>
Paste the file .exe or shortcut to the program
<---End here******
version 2.5
*Added icon logo for application for ease of identification
*Application minimizes into system tray when closed button is click
(right-click to view additional options (exit and open)
*Notification when hibernation button is clicked and aborted
*Added quick close feature, by double clicking on the icon in the system tray the program will close
version 2.0
*Fixed error of applications preventing system from shutting down or restarting
version 1.5.1
*Fixed minor hibernation timer issue
version 1.5
* Added feature to allow you choose to manually or automatically activate Remote Access on execution of application
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Droid Remote Lite Change log
Version 4.3
*Major Bug Fixes
* Added auto-complete feature for previous saved configurations
* Minor translation fix for German users
Version 4.2
* Recreated mobile app from the ground up
* Automatically computes broadcast address for wake on lan feature
* Evaluates the MAC address given to prevent invalid errors
* Changed logo
* Many Bug and ui fixes
* Added countdown animation timer
* Fixed crashing when computer device is not found
* Supported languages (more will be added soon): Italian,English,French,Spanish,German
* Removed feature to save previous updates, users claimed it was not working. Will be back in next update
Version 4.0
*Disabled Landscape Mode (for the moment)
*Changed UI layout interface
*Added Wake On Lan feature (beta)
*Added ip address auto complete feature for quick ip switching
*Bugs and performance fixes
Version 3.04
*Added language support to Italian and German users
*Fixed issue of app crashing if wifi is turned off
*Fixed issue of app crashing if the timer text fields are left blank ( will automatically revert to default values of zero (0)
*Fixed issue of unexpected app crash when executing the app
*Fixed issue of app crashing if there is no ip address entered
Version 1.2
*Bug fix(rare crash after splash screen has been dealt with)
Version 1.0.5
*Added language support for French and Spanish users
*Crashes are noted and will be fixed in upcoming updates
Version 1.0.1
*Renamed app package; now Droid Remote Lite previous(Droid RemoteV1)
* Fixed landscaping orientation problem occurring on some devices
* Fixed some bugs
*Changed splash screen Image
Edited(Jan 20 2013):
*Fixed crashing of app when sdcard is mounted or not available
*Few bug fixes
Version 1.0
*Added ability to shutdown,restart,hibernate your device at will
*Added support to devices 2.2 - 4.2
*Everything works as desired except hibernation. Will hibernate instantly when using the mobile app

Rate and Request
Please rate on the playstore to boost its popularity if you really like it,if you have any special request please email me at:
[email protected]

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Thanks for this app it works really well and I've been looking for a program like this for ages, Thanks again. AG112

This is the first app that works for me, the other shutdown apps always crash...
Simple and effective!
Thx alot!
Is there a way to hide the console on pc? I have it in startup folder and I don't like it popping up every time I start my pc.
Can it be minimised to system tray?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

oniemjan said:
This is the first app that works for me, the other shutdown apps always crash...
Simple and effective!
Thx alot!
Is there a way to hide the console on pc? I have it in startup folder and I don't like it popping up every time I start my pc.
Can it be minimised to system tray?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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I will work on it and see what I can do on that, but it will take some time as I got a job for 5 months so it is slowing down my development but will work on this feature. There are many more features and updates for this app in the pipeline in the near future so I am glad that you like it

Update:
I am having some problems with my google developer's account meaning that I am unable to add any new apps but I am only able to update my current app. Currently, I am trying my best to solve this issue before updating this application.

My issue with Google is still present but I have decided to keep on supporting this cool little project of mine. Be sure for updates soon

Updated

lastspartan09 said:
Updated
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great!!!...

thank you very much for the update, works great

Updated to version 2.5.1
Will be going to school soon so how this update will satisfy you all until I come back.

Thanks for fulfilling my request, it's perfect now!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Any plans to add a login function?

Good job. This app has always worked well for me and I know it can be tricky to set up things like wake on lan. The only feature missing from the older version I had was minimize to tray and since you've fixed that, I'm good for now. Thanks again and good luck with school.

Excellent work!
It would be greatly appreciated if you could port the remote console to linux. I, like many others, don't want to get left behind! Thanks!

The perfect application for me. I am always lazy and forget to shutdown my PC. I also dont want to go out of my bed to turn it of haha..
Now I can do this remotely... Awesome!
Many Thanks!

TechNinja49 said:
Excellent work!
It would be greatly appreciated if you could port the remote console to linux. I, like many others, don't want to get left behind! Thanks!
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Sure no problem, I will work on getting it to linux users as soon as possible

I'd like to use this app on my home server, can you tell me what port it uses, as currently it only works with the firewall disabled.

Engle_Mars KitKat (AOSP 4.4.2) 2014-03-28

KitKat for Motorola Milestone 2 (Android 4.4)
Introduction
I am a android fan and I like it very much (I came from Chinese). I have ported this rom for my ME722 (Milestone 2 China version) and the project is open source. The rom has some nice advancements. I would like you to try my rom and send bugreports to me. I'm a Java / C++ programmer, but i'm not good at hardware therefor some bugs I can't fix. I have submitted some patches for the CM official, but if you can supply patches for this it will be ok. The rom is world wide language support.
(In order to get more effect battery control, I suggest you use my develop screen brightness controller application. You can download from
Cubby: https://www.cubby.com/pl/BrightnessAdjuster.apk/_f4f78b01abe543ea82fc7a910473f8df
360: http://yunpan.cn/QpfwUG3uFAmxu
Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/x8881-x6E05-x...F8&qid=1391848181&sr=1-26&keywords=brightness
Please help to click the AD in the application to support me, thanks. Last update on 2014-01-30)
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ROM Download Server (The url is my network disk share folder, you can get the all version from here)
360 : http://yunpan.cn/QXcbILcSfm4Rk （Access password：1396）
cubby: https://www.cubby.com/pl/Engle_Mars-4.4.2-20140328.zip/_6b5ecb4b600c41bca87d598e7c435cc9
Please help to make mirror download server. All network disk thit is not locale in Chinese is too slow to upload for some know reason.
file: Engle_Mars-4.4.2-20140328.zip
md5: 6db1259c3a22f6970c833384f90d2706
Donations
If you like and appreciate my work, and you may donate in the following ways.
1. My PayPal account: [email protected]
2. Taobao (now in Chinese). The following is the donate two-dimensional code
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
FAQ
1. The media scan eat up my battery.
The major problem is the SD card has too many files to scan. You can create empty file that is named '.noscanandnomtp' under the folders that you need not to scan. To me, I add this empty file in all folders under the root folder of SD card, except the folder "DICM", 'Audios', "Noticifitions", "Alerm". After do the previous steps, you can find the system speed will very quick and no more battery usage.
2. I can not send SMS.
The problem is happen when you upgrade from other ROM. The SMSC is incorrect make such problem. Please refer to the following page to try to resolve it. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/SMSC_Updates.
3. How can I enable ART
3.1 First, please enter development module. Settings->About Phone->Click the 'Build number' item in seven time. It will show 'Developer options'
3.2 Settings->Developer options->Select runtime, click the item Use ART. Restart your phone is OK.
4. If enable ART cannot enter system how to resolve it.
4.1. WIPE.
4.2. Use adb to connect your phone by following command to set back dalvik and keep all your data
adb shell setprop persist.sys.dalvik.vm.lib libdvm.so
I want to trim some language support, please tell me what's your langage usage. Because the system partition is too small to fit for bigger and bigger system
Changelog & History
2014-03-28
1. WiFi Tether can work。
2. Fix USB Tether crash problem，still has bug for USB Tether, but it can work now.
You have to push&plus the USB cable and click the share in twice。
3. Fix the incall UI show slow problem.
2014-01-29
1. Fix the battery drain (kernel problem) for standby phone.
2. Add support send any file as attachment in email.
3. Add long press return to kill application function.
4. Release ROM use APK, not use ODEX for no more system space problem.
2013-12-27
1. Fix can't preview in camera panorama module.
2. Fix some camera application (for example Weixin) preview show split screen.
3. Add LTO service work on system startup.
4. Enable 720p and 480p record in Camera.
5. Port some CM bugs (resource leak and null pointer) fix.
6. Add ability to kill package process to avoid cannot share sdcard (Some application (Such as Weixin) has problem will not release the handle for sdcard after system fire unmout signal, so have to kill the whole package process and service that is belong to the package when umount sdcard. )
2013-12-12
1. Initialize version for KitKat 4.4.2.
1.1 567ea11 Fix OOBE crash/DoS after receiving 0-byte WAP push.
1.2 3574026 Reduce logging of flattened Preferences
1.3 d00f7cd Android denial of service attack using class 0 SMS messages
1.4 37f06a4 Put fragment in specific activity's whitelist
2. Add delay send MMS.
Know issue:
When upgrade system applications may restart the GUI at least twice.
2013-12-06
1. Initialize version for 4.4.1.
2. Fix the VPN cannot connect problem.
Know issue
1. The upgrade GUI will restart at least twice, but not effect upgrade and usage.
2013-12-04
1. Fix bluetooth cannot receive file.
2. Fix cannot network location.
3. Add performance settings in Milestone2 Part.
4. Add KSM support in ART.
5. Merge git://codeaurora.org/platform/dalvik branch 'kk_2.7_rb1.11'.
6. Synchorize CMFileManager code to 2013-12-03.
7. Add language to support Franch, Hungarian and Netherlands.
8. Fix no default APN.
2013-11-28
1. Fix the video playing color problem.
2. Fix click the setting in launcher no reponse.
3. Fix cannot share SD card by USB.
4. Add Long Term Orbits (LTO) support.
5. Enable KitKat builtin privacy management (settings->security->application operations).
6. Add OTA support.
7. Trim all languages except Chinese, English, Brazil, Spanish, Polish and Italy.
8. Trim the Japanese Pinyin input.
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2013-11-26
1. Initialize version. (Enjoy)
2. Camera can work normal. But the decoder has green/pink color problem. If you put the record file in PC, it can show normal.
3. Bluetooth can work in phone and receive file, but cannot receive file.
4. Integrate GMS 4.3, ART can work normal.
Know Issues
1. The video output for MP4 has green/pink color problem.
2. Can not share SD card.
3. Not test GPS, it may not work.
4. Not test mobile data. No money to use it. Please help to test.
5. GMS 4.4 (Form XDA) use newest dex format, so ART cannot reconize it and pass complie. Not use the 4.4 GMS if you enable ART, it will block your phone to start. The system intergate with 4.3 it can pass ART. You can update all Google applications, such G+, from play store. It can work normal.
Project main page (The source branch is KitKat)
https://sourceforge.net/p/me722-cm/
My Contact：
QQ： 122880146
Yahoo: engle_mars
MSN: mars_engle
email: [email protected]

I like to try it, but I can't get the download to finish -.-
Perhaps you can provide another mirror.
Got it.
Wow, looks aweseome.
Some info for others:
gApps are included so don't flash a zip for that.
You should come from cm10.2 to flash this ROM. (Couldn't flash from stock)

Thanks!
Ok, I will give you feedback soon,
Now Downloading
Ok, my language is Spanish, btw, you may follow international ranking of spoken languages on the world for choosing.
Native Speakers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_languages_by_number_of_native_speakers
Total Speakers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_languages_by_total_number_of_speakers
Chinesse always on first place
Greetings

Downloading. I'll give the feedback soon. Engle_Mars always great, doing an excellent job. Thank you very much!!

Great
Enviado de meu A953 usando Tapatalk

Very good to see another KitKat for MS2!! By the way, my language is Italian, if it is possible keep it but if you don't have space you can chop it away and I will use english! is there any other italian MS2 user?

Eda,wo cong yuanfang daibiao remen gan xie ni
Good job , I'll tell my friends about this great new , and they would love you forever

Engle_Mars said:
I want to trim some language support, please tell me what's your langage usage. Because the system partition is too small to fit for bigger and bigger system.
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Good idea. Thanks for your job Engle! +1 for Polish language here.

First impression
Know Issues
1. The video output for MP4 has green/pink color problem.
2. Can not share SD card.
3. Not test GPS, it may not work.
4. Not test mobile data. No money to use it. Please help to test.
5. GMS 4.4 (Form XDA) use newest dex format, so ART cannot reconize it and pass complie. Not use the 4.4 GMS if you enable ART, it will block your phone to start. The system intergate with 4.3 it can pass ART. You can update all Google applications, such G+, from play store. It can work normal.[/QUOTE]
I have been using the rom for a while and I can say It is stable for daily use.
Mobile data ok
Play store ok
gps ok
calls ok (And you can record them with AutoCallRecorder)
No chinesse characters at all
sms ok
camera ok (as told by Engle_Mars)
If you try to use lgcamera the previeww is a horrible split screen, but
photo and videos are taken fine.
Bluetooth Send files ok
Receive files no ok (you receive, but you can't confirm reception od the incoming item)
Handsfree OK
Tethering no ok
Sd card no ok (Is detected by pc but not accessible)
wifi ok
Personal bug:
Clock app fc's all the time, so I can't configure alarm, etc...
I have installed coming from Engle's 10.2 without wipes, so, I have fixed it
by erasin clock app data.
What I miss:
Google Now Activity at the left of the homescreen.
Working emoji and swipe keyboard
To know:
It still uses kernel 2.6.32.9 (3.0.8 is out) and 2.6.0 TWRP (2.6.3 is out)
And maybe Engle_Mars has to change text on updaterscript, because
when you finish installing the rom it says:
"Finished Installing JellyBean for ME722, Enjoy!" instead of
"Finished Installing KitKat for ME722, Enjoy!"
Very good work. Congratulations Mr. Engle_mars

I have been using the rom for a while and I can say It is stable for daily use.
Mobile data ok
Play store ok
gps ok
calls ok (And you can record them with AutoCallRecorder)
No chinesse characters at all
sms ok
camera ok (as told by Engle_Mars)
If you try to use lgcamera the previeww is a horrible split screen, but
photo and videos are taken fine.
Bluetooth Send files ok
Receive files no ok (you receive, but you can't confirm reception od the incoming item)
Handsfree unknown (I will see it on weekend)
Tethering no ok
Sd card no ok (Is detected by pc but not accessible)
wifi ok
Personal bug:
Clock app fc's all the time, so I can't configure alarm, etc...
I have installed coming from Engle's 10.2 without wipes, so, I have fixed it
by erasin clock app data.
What I miss:
Google Now Activity at the left of the homescreen.
Working emoji and swipe keyboard
To know:
It still uses kernel 2.6.32.9 (3.0.8 is out) and 2.6.0 TWRP (2.6.3 is out)
And maybe Engle_Mars has to change text on updaterscript, because
when you finish installing the rom it says:
"Finished Installing JellyBean for ME722, Enjoy!" instead of
"Finished Installing KitKat for ME722, Enjoy!"
Very good work. Congratulations Mr. Engle_mars
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and how about the advantages of CM? Because it is an AOSP rom.. call blocking, ota update, etc?

@Engle_Mars
Regarding camera colors...if they are mixed during preview, then changinig in the [email protected] lines:
*udest++ = src[1];
*vdest++ = src[3];
to
*udest++ = src[3];
*vdest++ = src[1];
should do the trick
PS: Good to see you back

I have installed this rom, but lots of settings missing, which is very good in cyanogenmod... Anyway the performance is very good

I think it's amazing how smooth the system is running.
A few Bugs/Issues I found:
- The taskbar isn't transparent (I don't care)
- When pressing the menubutton or long pressing the homescreen, so the wallpapers and widgetsbuttons appear, the settingsbutton has no effect.
- In the settings there is no button for system and launcher.
- changing the physical keyboard to QWERTZ has no effect.
- the bootanimation is boring but it boots fast
- Pressing the camera button doesn't start the camera
I didn't do a lot of testing, but wow, great work, faster than stock GB.

Hi,
Thanks for your work!
Please add the Brazilian Portuguese (Pt-BR) language if it´s possible.
Regards.

Could anyone mirror it on other server please. I still can't download from yunpan.cn, it downloads only 506kB and breaks connection.
-- Edit
Ok, I've found a solution. For some reason Firefox didnt want to download it, but it seems Download Manager downloads without problems (low bitrate, but works).

czechop said:
@Engle_Mars
Regarding camera colors...if they are mixed during preview, then changinig in the [email protected] lines:
*udest++ = src[1];
*vdest++ = src[3];
to
*udest++ = src[3];
*vdest++ = src[1];
should do the trick
PS: Good to see you back
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czechop, my problem is not camera preview. My problem is video play, the red and blue color is incorrect. Thank you for your help.

qubbey said:
I think it's amazing how smooth the system is running.
A few Bugs/Issues I found:
- The taskbar isn't transparent (I don't care)
- When pressing the menubutton or long pressing the homescreen, so the wallpapers and widgetsbuttons appear, the settingsbutton has no effect.
- In the settings there is no button for system and launcher.
- changing the physical keyboard to QWERTZ has no effect.
- the bootanimation is boring but it boots fast
- Pressing the camera button doesn't start the camera
I didn't do a lot of testing, but wow, great work, faster than stock GB.
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I have not noticed more system speed or better battery management than Engles' Cm 10.2 but I have more free ram and other thing...
Bluetooth handsfree device works fine!!!! and if you have Autocallrecoreder installed it also records bluetooth calls!!! Awesome!!!!:laugh:
For being a first release is very good and for me is for daily use. I also miss some improvements of cm but nobody is perfect... I think is good to see Engle_Mars working on AOSP and Czechop working on CM11 so, you have plenty of choice, haven't you?
For those who want some cm apks they can download CyanogenMod App Installer from Google play. The app has the funcionality to download apks and resources from a remote server to your device, and install them as system applications, so you could have:
-Apollo
-Calculator
-Cm file manager
-Torch
-Messaging
-Dsp Equalizer
-Voice+
-News+Weather widget
If you miss notification bar toggles use Notification Toggle.apk from market
Best regards

Fedroid said:
I have not noticed more system speed or better battery management than Engles' Cm 10.2 but I have more free ram and other thing...
Bluetooth handsfree device works fine!!!! and if you have Autocallrecoreder installed it also records bluetooth calls!!! Awesome!!!!:laugh:
For being a first release is very good and for me is for daily use. I also miss some improvements of cm but nobody is perfect... I think is good to see Engle_Mars working on AOSP and Czechop working on CM11 so, you have plenty of choice, haven't you?
For those who want some cm apks they can download CyanogenMod App Installer from Google play. The app has the funcionality to download apks and resources from a remote server to your device, and install them as system applications, so you could have:
-Apollo
-Calculator
-Cm file manager
-Torch
-Messaging
-Dsp Equalizer
-Voice+
-News+Weather widget
If you miss notification bar toggles use Notification Toggle.apk from market
Best regards
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For my global is supply original and stable Google System for Milestone2. The system should care about system should do. Other thing just let the application to do and it will do better than ROM. I develop the ROM base on AOSP have two reasons. 1. Decrease the work when upgrade to new system. CM add more and more code that we never have chance to use, this is because our old hardware, for example NFC, FM, HDMI, Multiple SM etc. 2. Some application can do better by integrate in system. The other good thing is czechop and Quarx2K still develop base on CM (new kernel, if it's stable enough, I will merge). If there is any good features of CM that I interest, I will merge it. But now, only the LTO need I merge and I have done. It will include in next version.

Guys, please, could somebody who has already downloaded the ROM, upload it to some other server? It is nearly impossible to download from 360 server. Connection is dropped after a minute or so, and transfer speeds are about 1-2 kB/s. Using download manager doesn't make a difference.

rabinhood said:
Guys, please, could somebody who has already downloaded the ROM, upload it to some other server? It is nearly impossible to download from 360 server. Connection is dropped after a minute or so, and transfer speeds are about 1-2 kB/s. Using download manager doesn't make a difference.
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If Engle_Mars doesn't mind I will upload it to a OneClickHoster and post the link here.

[APP][Material] Screen Shift - Update - Per-app Profiles

Screen Shift
Change the screen resolution, density and overscan of your Android device
Update v2.0 : Switch profiles automatically based on current app!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Test your apps in a variety of screen resolutions using a single device
Improve gaming performance by playing at lower resolutions
Material design interface
In-built profiles of popular devices; more can be added manually
Per-app profiles - Switch profiles automatically based on current app
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Requirements
Android Gingerbread or higher
Requires root in JellyBean 4.3 and higher
Overscan available only in JellyBean 4.3 and higher
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Screenshots
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Downloads
All features of the app are available for free, without any ads. If this app has been helpful, there's an option to donate via an in-app purchase. This does NOT unlock any new features. Thank you for your support.
Please do not mirror without permission. Link to this thread or play store page if you want to share this app elsewhere. So that users will know where to check for updates and get support from.
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Important Information
A nandroid/Ti backup is recommended before trying the app.
Some devices/ROMs face a soft reboot when density is changed. There's a test in the app to check this. If density change indeed causes reboot, density is ignored in per-app profiles.
If your screen becomes unusable after setting a resolution, wait for ~15 seconds. It should revert to your default resolution.
If that does not work, reboot -> wait for 2 min (for the service to start) -> reboot again -> wait for service to start.
If that too does not work (I certainly hope that you won't have to do this), issue the following commands in adb shell (using a pc):
For JB 4.3 and above:​
Code:
wm size reset
wm density reset
wm overscan reset
Below JB 4.3:​
Code:
am display-size reset
am display-density reset
Also please note that uninstalling the app won't restore default display settings. So please switch the service off first, if you want to uninstall. Also tell me why you uninstalled it.
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Source code
Source code is distributed under Apache v2 license. Source repository: https://github.com/aravindsagar/ScreenShift
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Change log
v2.0: Per-app profiles
v1.2: App startup reboot fix
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Developed by
Aravind Sagar
Find me in G+​

Thank you all for the amazing response! 10000 downloads at the end of 1 week! (XDA + bitly link)
Thanks to XDA Portal and Phone Arena, and other tech blogs, for featuring the app. It means a lot, to get this kind of exposure for one of the first apps of mine.
A bit of background
I have a Nexus 4, and it's display started to develop problems a few months back. The nav bar area stopped registering touches at all (though ghost-touches were experienced quite frequently). I managed with pie controls and similar apps for a while. But more recently, this area began to increase, and almost 50% of my screen doesn't respond to touch now. I was looking for a software solution to make the phone usable till I can replace the digitizer and screen of my phone. Then I stumbled upon an adb shell command, wm, which could do a temporary fix for my touch screen issues. I thought I'd make a GUI for the functionality offered by the wm command, and the end result is what you see in this thread.
What Next?
I'm planning to implement per-app profiles, and automatic density calculation for the next major version of the app.
Suggestions are welcome.
Some credits
https://github.com/matrixxun/ProductTour for the initial tutorial/product tour shown in the app.
http://romannurik.github.io/AndroidAssetStudio/ has been of great help as well.
As always, big thanks to the stack overflow community, as well as http://developer.android.com/index.html

This is great! Could it work on Lollipop and Android M?

Piereligio said:
This is great! Could it work on Lollipop and Android M?
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It does work in Lollipop. You can see that the screenshots are in fact taken in 5.1 Lollipop.
It should work with M too. I don't have a device to check that right now. Maybe I'll test it out in M emulator as soon as possible.

great app, helpful for me!

thedimzone said:
great app, helpful for me!
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Thank you!

forgive my ignorance but is this just an easy way to change the (or what was) "ro.sf.lcd_density=XX" in the build.prop or is there something special to this? I realize there's more to it vs the build.prop edit, but it does kinda/sorta the same type of thing? not discrediting the feature...Just curious Thanks again!

tucstwo said:
forgive my ignorance but is this just an easy way to change the (or what was) "ro.sf.lcd_density=XX" in the build.prop or is there something special to this? I realize there's more to it vs the build.prop edit, but it does kinda/sorta the same type of thing? not discrediting the feature...Just curious Thanks again!
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Actually, it's an easy way to issue the adb command wm (or am before JB 4.3).
Check this SO question for more details on wm command: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/18500611/android-how-to-use-adb-shell-wm-to-simulate-other-devices.
I started building this app because parts of my screen stopped working, actually. Then I thought, it could be useful more generally.

@aravindsagar how can i get back to default settings?

thahim said:
@aravindsagar how can i get back to default settings?
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Just switch the service off using the switch in action bar. If your display has somehow become unusable, follow instructions in OP, under the heading "Important Information". If you have uninstalled the app, resetting can be done using the adb commands mentioned there.

First of all, Avast Mobile Security detects your app as suspicious and advises uninstalling it immediately. I hope there are no malwares
Btw, about the app, as soon as I gave it root access, my device hot-rebooted and got stuck in a bootloop. Then I switched it off and restarted it, device started optimizing all the apps (just like after fresh rom install). Everytime I open the app my device reboots
Device - Note 2 N7100
ROM - CM12.1

tj_droid said:
First of all, Avast Mobile Security detects your app as suspicious and advises uninstalling it immediately. I hope there are no malwares
Btw, about the app, as soon as I gave it root access, my device hot-rebooted and got stuck in a bootloop. Then I switched it off and restarted it, device started optimizing all the apps (just like after fresh rom install). Everytime I open the app my device reboots
Device - Note 2 N7100
ROM - CM12.1
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Um that's bad. Well, you are free to examine the source if there's any doubt. It could be because app requests root, or permission to get to know call state changes, so that when a call comes, display can be adjusted to default resolution (this behavior can be configured in settings).
As for the hot-reboot, I wonder what the problem is... Can you uninstall the app and try issuing these commands directly using adb, and see whether reboot happens then?
Code:
wm size WIDTHxHEIGHT
wm overscan LEFT,TOP,RIGHT,BOTTOM
wm density DENSITY
Replace the Upper caps words with required values.

aravindsagar said:
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Please add Russian language

pavik62 said:
Please add Russian language
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Hey thanks for that! I'll definitely add this. Meanwhile, there are still some hard-coded strings in the app (like button texts etc), which I'll move to strings.xml, and update the project soon. Will it be asking too much to provide translations for those as well?

aravindsagar said:
Hey thanks for that! I'll definitely add this. Meanwhile, there are still some hard-coded strings in the app (like button texts etc), which I'll move to strings.xml, and update the project soon. Will it be asking too much to provide translations for those as well?
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I'd be in for german translation

T.E.C.H.N.O said:
I'd be in for german translation
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Awesome! I'll post here as soon as I update strings.xml.

aravindsagar said:
Awesome! I'll post here as soon as I update strings.xml.
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Great, when this will be?

T.E.C.H.N.O said:
Great, when this will be?
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I'm having some work right now, but I should be able to do this after a few hours. Maybe in 4-5 hours I'll update the source.

aravindsagar said:
I'm having some work right now, but I should be able to do this after a few hours. Maybe in 4-5 hours I'll update the source.
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Ok thanks I'll stay tuned

Hello
This app is amazing, on my lg g3 works like a charm. But on my Xperia P doesn't work.
My xperia P is. 540x960 and I tried 480x800 works but i have the following problem on the pictures. How can i solve it? My screen is reduced.
Thanks for ur attention.

[MOD] - Kev's Xperiance - v.4 - [UPDATED: 11/01/2017]

I will get these out of the way right now, so please make sure you read:
Quote:
I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEVICE NOR ANYTHING THAT COULD HAPPEN AS A RESULT OF FLASHING THIS MOD.
MAKE SURE YOU MAKE YOUR BACKUPS, PRIOR TO FLASHING!!!
DO NOT KANG THIS MOD
IF YOU DO MODIFY IT, AND WOULD LIKE IT INCLUDED, CONTACT ME
YOU WILL BE REPORTED IF YOU ARE CAUGHT
PERSONAL USE AND TWEAKS ARE FINE
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Please feel free to make suggestions, demands will get ignored, ETA's will get ignored (post them too many times, and I will report you)
This has only been tested on the Galaxy S7 Edge for Xfinity. It should work without issue for Verizon as well (since the Xfinity one is merely a rebranding)
It may work on other devices, I don't have any others, so I cannot test or support them. Please let me know if you do, and if it works for you.​
FEATURES:
Installs: Xperia Home, Calendar, Clock, Music, Gallery, Sound Recorder, Lounge, LifeLog, Walk Mate, Video, Keyboard, Newsm Weather (and widgets), Movie Creator, Calculator, Sketch, Track ID
Installs: Kevs Tweaks (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...od-performance-memory-battery-kevp75-t3638524)
Installs: Viper4Android & SamsungSans (1000+ fonts)
Removes: Samsung Calendar, Clock, Video Editor, Gallery, Calculator, Music, Sound Alive, Photo Studio
You can update via PlayStore (until I can figure out the best way to do it through the flasher)
SCREENSHOTS:
COMING SOON
REQUIREMENTS:
Be on Nougat already
Root
460 MB Free in /system
DOWNLOADS:
DOWNLOAD: https://mega.nz/#!i0YVnapC!CMTThuT32AdtYequxw421RFVebpMBdW0b6NDZFAKJKc
INSTALLING:
Either open FlashFire or reboot to recovery (if you have a custom one)
Select the zip, and make sure to check 'Mount /system"
Flash, reboot when done (it will clear your cache and dalvik, so first boot after install may take a bit...)
Profit
Once you reboot, your device should ask you to select a 'Home', select Xperia. You can set the keyboard through your settings.
ISSUES:
Cannot set Xperia Home by default, gotta be a Samsung thing... so I had to keep touchwiz installed
Viper4Andoird does not play well with the Sony Libraries (fixing in next version)
Let me know....
THANKS:
Domenic (my boy wonder, my clone, and who it's named after)
My Wife (my heart and soul) who makes my life POP!
My daughter Aly, and my sons Justin and Steven for much needed inspiration
@cpirnie (my Dad without you, I wouldn't be)
@Chainfire - Root
@viper520 (for Viper4Android)
@ZawZaw - DK - For the Xperiance
DONATIONS:

CHANGELOG
v4
- Reworked where they are installed to... again
- Updated Aroma to start accounting for other device apps
v3
- Updated all packages
- Re-Worked where the packages are installed
- Added proper packages to the rib_allowed list
v2
- Added more Xperia Apps and libraries
- Added SamsungSans (1000+ fonts)
- Added Viper4
v1
- Initial release (not posted here, was alpha testing for me only)

ON DECK​
Uninstaller
HTC System Apps
Blackberry System Apps

Nice work @kevp75 as always bud.
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got an update coming already Probably tomorrow, so best to wait for it.
On Deck:
Move apps to /data/app
Add Whitelisted apps to RIB Allowed, and WL Allowed

starting to work on multi-flagships.
We'll have Blackberry and HTC in here as well... eventually lol

kevp75 said:
got an update coming already Probably tomorrow, so best to wait for it.
On Deck:
Move apps to /data/app
Add Whitelisted apps to RIB Allowed, and WL Allowed
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Suggestion: Have no idea if this is possible but maybe include a script to enable apps in the disabler list so we don't have to manually type them all.

ykjae said:
Suggestion: Have no idea if this is possible but maybe include a script to enable apps in the disabler list so we don't have to manually type them all.
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what would the script do tho? unless i could get it to track usage or something, it couldnt be automated...

kevp75 said:
what would the script do tho? unless i could get it to track usage or something, it couldnt be automated...
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Not sure if I said it right but I mean like for example when we install roms In aroma we get a list of apps of which we want to install ... maybe like add that option so we can select which apps we want to include in the rib disabler list

ykjae said:
Not sure if I said it right but I mean like for example when we install roms In aroma we get a list of apps of which we want to install ... maybe like add that option so we can select which apps we want to include in the rib disabler list
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That would be much too huge of a list mate.

Any updates forthcoming for this or the HTC/Blackberry ports you mentioned? It's great to have another custom ROM (or Mod or whatever) for us poor Snapdragon/Locked BL suckers and I'm surprised this hasn't received more attention, considering how few choices we do have on that front. (What, this, Stang5litre's ROM, the now-discontinued-I-think EchoeROM and...that's it?)
I'm running it on the US Cellular G935R4 variant and it seems fine (I've had 935V and 935U firmwares on this phone with no issues in the past, so I didn't anticipate any problems anyway). I did hit one early snag when the installer refused to continue due to lack of space - only around 175mb available in /system out of the required 460-some or whatever it is. Once I went back and deleted enough junk to make room, I was basically good to go.
I have noticed the following (non-major) "issues":
1). The Sony apps are almost all "outdated" and will request you to download updates from the Play Store. No big deal, but figured I'd mention it. By and large the apps update smoothly and without any problems...
2). Except for the Xperia Home launcher itself. The bundled version here is 10.2.A.3.0 and works fine, but is missing features like a pull-up app drawer, so you'll probably want a newer build. The launcher doesn't seem to have a built-in update trigger like the other Sony apps though, so you'll need to search it out yourself - only you'll find that the Play Store doesn't think you have Xperia Home installed. If you try to hit Install anyway, it'll download and fail with a 505 error. Solution? What worked for me was loading Aptoide, where I found "Xperia Arc Launcher" listed in my available updates. No idea what the "Arc" version is or what the difference is - it isn't in the Google Play Store as far as I can tell, and my phone still only lists it as "Xperia Home" - but whatever, this one installs and took me to version 11.2.A.0.3. (FWIW, the version in the Play Store that fails to install seems to actually be a bit older than what I found on Aptoide, and is listed as 11.0.A.0.8)
3). The "Album" app requests an update (which can be ignored). The bundled version of Album is 8.2.A.0.8 and seems to work fine. Following the request within the app takes you to the Play Store and installs v8.6.A.0.4, which - at least on my device - attempts to open but always freezes and force closes. I've tried clearing data/cache before/after updating but get the same result. (The update suggested by Aptoide is the same version, so no luck there this time.)
4). Here's a somewhat bigger issue, but this one might very well be isolated to my device - as in mine personally, not the USCC variant - because....I dunno, just seems screwy. The Xperia keyboard isn't working at all. Version 8.0.A.0.100 is bundled. I can see the Xperia Keyboard listed when I click on Manage Keyboards under input settings, but it's greyed out and unselectable. Play Store updates you to 8.0.A.0.110 but same result. Anyway, what seems weird to me is that the Samsung keyboard (which is the one in use) also appears greyed out, leading me to suspect something screwy on my end. Maybe not, I dunno.
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Anyway, these are all tiny quirks at worst, I'm just mentioning them to offer a full report/critique. Otherwise this is neat, and I hope there's more in the future, not just from this project but hopefully it will inspire others and remind them that a locked bootloader doesn't mean we can't do *anything* with these devices. Let's see more FlashFire-capable ROMs/Mods/whatever the hell you want to call 'em!
* ETA: So I got the Xperia Keyboard working by just freezing/disabling the Samsung Keyboard, at which point a dialog from XKB instantly popped up asking to download the English-language dictionary pack and the XKB was now default and working fine. I defrosted the Samsung KB and it seems that the Xperia KB is still active and in control for now at least.

lugnut2099 said:
Any updates forthcoming for this or the HTC/Blackberry ports you mentioned? It's great to have another custom ROM (or Mod or whatever) for us poor Snapdragon/Locked BL suckers and I'm surprised this hasn't received more attention, considering how few choices we do have on that front. (What, this, Stang5litre's ROM, the now-discontinued-I-think EchoeROM and...that's it?)
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Hey mate, no updates yet. Been real busy with life...
It's the time of year lol i did manage to test some of the blackberry stuff, and it seems to work really well on our device
Some of the HTC stuff is a bit flakey, but I think it's the older versions tho...