Hi and thank you for reading this post.
I'm completely new to rooting. I want to find an easiest way to root my sgs4g with as much less risk as possible... I only want to root so I can uninstall the bloatware it came with.
Thanx again guys sorry for another noon post as well
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Gremlin 1 click remover does the job.
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Gremlin 1 click remover does the job.
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WTF are you talking about Reddd?
Ignore his post!
To Root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/Rooting
I recommend going to this link: http://shortfuse.org/?p=193 - to download SuperOneClick v2.3.3 as it is the current version and not attached in the link above. However, you should go to the link above and read up on SuperOneClick. I have not heard of any risk involved with SuperOneClick as long as you read and follow directions. And BE PATIENT with it.
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FBis251 Debloater is the easiest way to remove the bloat.
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You can't use the debloater w/o cwm, which requires a custom kernel
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WTF are you talking about Reddd?
Ignore his post!
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I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.
Redd I know you want to try and help but that is not even close. This guy is looking for an easy way to root.
Alex you can either follow Lumins link for root or learn to use ODIN or Heimdell to flash a kernel that has root and clock work mod. I know this is a lot to take in. CWM has many advantages over simply rooting your phone. Such as custom ROMS that already have most bloat removed thereby freeing up tons of space. Either way you decide to go just read whatever you can and be patient with the learning curve.
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You can't use the debloater w/o cwm, which requires a custom kernel
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Good point. Brain fart. I'll edit the post.
OK sorry about that all I wanted to do was help.
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Thank you all! Thanx Lumin30... it worked great... only question I have is what's the easiest way to uninstall bloatware? I tried using ex file explorer because it stated in the app market that it has a feauture to uninstall sys apps whenever rooted but it clearly doesnt.
THANX SO MUCH!
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People have their favorites. I use System Rom Toolbox from the market. I find it easier than TB and others. When you go into 'Remove System Apps' hit menu and select 'All System Apps'.
Wow thanx again!!! What a great help man! Can u give me any tips on what are the safe bloatware to remove.. because long time ago I read somewhere u can cause system problems removing certain apps?
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Good point. Brain fart. I'll edit the post.
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Happens to us all
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AlexSochi8 said:
Wow thanx again!!! What a great help man! Can u give me any tips on what are the safe bloatware to remove.. because long time ago I read somewhere u can cause system problems removing certain apps?
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You can still follow my debloater for reference (Click on the link in my forum signature).
I recommend you use a CWM kernel anyway since you'll have ext4 support which should give your phone a nice speed boost too.
Related
Where can I find a file to get multiple lock screen mods for Samsung captivate running official froyo ROM? If there is a file to flash using CWM recovery then please give the link here. Thanks
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There's a thread in development. I'd link it to you but I'm using the app and can't get the link. Title is something like: [mod][kb1] Six lock screens.
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There's a thread in development. I'd link it to you but I'm using the app and can't get the link. Title is something like: [mod][kb1] Six lock screens.
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Thank you. I will search for it. I am also using the app I hope there is one which I can flash on my rooted, voodoo lagfix injected kernel based captivate running official KB1!
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Here is the thread you are looking for!
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Here is the thread you are looking for!
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Thank you. Just one more help. Do you have any guide on how to deodex a captivate running official KB1 ROM with voodoo lagfix injected kernel on it? I did the Google search but don't find any useful info on how to deodex. Thanks
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it doesnt matter what rom you are running or what kernel it is. deodexing is the same
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it doesnt matter what rom you are running or what kernel it is. deodexing is the same
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Thank you. Can you help me with the steps please? I tried my best to google and get the info but I am.not successful so far.
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I am at the same question Antonyvijai.
How can I put this on my phone (AT&T 2.2 KB1 Froyo + Root + Supercurio's KB1 + Voodoo + CWM Recovery)
If I need to deodex, a link to a how to would be awesome!
Question 2, does flashing this mod remove any themeing I have installed?
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I am at the same question Antonyvijai.
How can I put this on my phone (AT&T 2.2 KB1 Froyo + Root + Supercurio's KB1 + Voodoo + CWM Recovery)
If I need to deodex, a link to a how to would be awesome!
Question 2, does flashing this mod remove any themeing I have installed?
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Absolutely. Having a guide will help us a lot. Last thing we need is an hard bricked captivate
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Ok, I googled the phrase "deodex android".
It looks like the 3rd result is a HOW-TO (it is titled that anyway). So I am off to read this! I'll let you know what happens later.
I still need to know if flashing this mod will wipeout my matted blue theme!
Thanks!
UPDATE:
I read the link. I am going to try this, however, I do not have the time right now (have a "real" job I am late for already!) If anyone tries this, post here to let us know the result!
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Thank you. Can you help me with the steps please? I tried my best to google and get the info but I am.not successful so far.
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http://tinyurl.com/4bckbwz
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http://tinyurl.com/4bckbwz
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Thanks a lot!
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http://tinyurl.com/4bckbwz
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I said thanks because finally I know how to google hahahaha good one ..when there are multiple links on deodexing with creation/update dates going back to 2010 (when we didn't have official froyo) I don't take risk because not all ppl here in this forum are as smart as ppl like you!
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bobapunk said:
Ok, I googled the phrase "deodex android".
It looks like the 3rd result is a HOW-TO (it is titled that anyway). So I am off to read this! I'll let you know what happens later.
I still need to know if flashing this mod will wipeout my matted blue theme!
Thanks!
UPDATE:
I read the link. I am going to try this, however, I do not have the time right now (have a "real" job I am late for already!) If anyone tries this, post here to let us know the result!
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Thanks a lot. I will try this at home tonight. I am also at work now. Glad to see ppl like you helping others!
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I said thanks because finally I know how to google hahahaha good one ..when there are multiple links on deodexing with creation/update dates going back to 2010 (when we didn't have official froyo) I don't take risk because not all ppl here in this forum are as smart as ppl like you!
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it doesnt matter if its froyo or eclair, or what rom you are on....heck it almost doesnt matter what PHONE you are on. deodexing is the same process across the board
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it doesnt matter if its froyo or eclair, or what rom you are on....heck it almost doesnt matter what PHONE you are on. deodexing is the same process across the board
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That I know / understand now! So, won't have that question anymore. In the adb shell command I see it is referring to ext3. I flashed voodoo lagfix injected kernel and somewhere I read it changes it to ext4 or something like that ..is it something I need to watch at least or it doesn't matter too! Also, do you know any other method to deodex? Like through a root app...
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why go through all the trouble? just flash a custom rom like cognition....its just like stock with some mods like power button menu and lockscreens....
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why go through all the trouble? just flash a custom rom like cognition....its just like stock with some mods like power button menu and lockscreens....
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Yeah I agree with you! The cognition 4.1.1 has the same touchwiz UI..I mean pinch to preview screens and app drawer?
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Yeah I agree with you! The cognition 4.1.1 has the same touchwiz UI..I mean pinch to preview screens and app drawer?
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try it for yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964583
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try it for yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964583
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Does anyone have these or know where i may get them? i want to flash through Odin but you have to use a PIT file, right? i know people have tried to use the original Vibrant PIT and have bricked so obviously i'm not going to do that. Many thanks.
Use whitehawkx's deodexed kd1 it works perfectly and is already rooted and is READY for CWM
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That's what i was going to flash. So do i not need the PIT file? i'm new to this and especially Odin so i wanna get everything right
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That's what i was going to flash. So do i not need the PIT file? i'm new to this and especially Odin so i wanna get everything right
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No you do not need a PIT file. Many have messed up their phones using the wrong pit file. There is another thread that says he created a PIT that works for the SGS4G, But you don't need a PIT, infact most instructions state do not check repartition on ODEN. Check here to see how to use ODEN. CWM is now working check the DEV page for information on using that.
Ok. I flashed without the PIT and NANDROIDed back. I lost too much to bother with it. Especially until there is and app that has a one-click restore feature for app backup
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What do you mean you lost too much?
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Like all my apps and stuff. I guess it's my laziness because I don't want to reinstall every individual .apk
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Oh i thought you were doing this because you were soft bricked or something but in your case then you dont need this you could easily just do alternatives to getting all the thing that kernel comes with
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Ok. I flashed without the PIT and NANDROIDed back. I lost too much to bother with it. Especially until there is and app that has a one-click restore feature for app backup
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You can use titainum backup to Backup your Apps. Go to the Market on your phone and get Titanium Backup and install it. It has a batch program to backup your Apps.
I know. I backed up with that and App Monster but there isn't a one-click restore option
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Juls317 said:
I know. I backed up with that and App Monster but there isn't a one-click restore option
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What about the "RESTORE all APPS with DATA" Option. You may need to get the PRO version.
With TI or AM?
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With TI or AM?
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TI. start App Press menu button then Batch and it is under Restore headder, the last option.
Ah. Thanks. What exactly are the advantages to Whitehawx rom?
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Ah. Thanks. What exactly are the advantages to Whitehawx rom?
For me its perfectly stable. No unwanted force closes but maybe I'm just lucky,
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Ah. Thanks. What exactly are the advantages to Whitehawx rom?
For me its perfectly stable. No unwanted force closes but maybe I'm just lucky,
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is that all? it seems like quite a hassle for nothing really. although you can use the gingerbread theme which i desperately want
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Ah. Thanks. What exactly are the advantages to Whitehawx rom?
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Its Deodexted which makes it easier to Mod.
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Its Deodexted which makes it easier to Mod.
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Meaning you can flash mods over it? Or is it truly easier to modify? This is way above my head at this pint sorry point.
hechoen said:
Meaning you can flash mods over it? Or is it truly easier to modify? This is way above my head at this pint sorry point.
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Read This. This might help you understand better.
ROMs are typically released in deodexed form because they can be themed and modified fairly easily, whereas theming/modifying an odexed ROM is basically impossible (at best things would crash like crazy). Some people also choose to release their ROMs in odexed versions for people who would prefer the performance gains.
Helpful for sure. So it's easier to add mods. Jeez does that make it easier to modify the rom. sorry i have to ask this here because well you know. I don't want mister clown to chop my head off. So i will let you. Flame on!!
I feel like a noob. I don't understand how to get clock work mod recovery on this phone. Ive read everything and am just having trouble figuring out how to. Did anyone make a video on how to do it?
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flip193 said:
I feel like a noob. I don't understand how to get clock work mod recovery on this phone. Ive read everything and am just having trouble figuring out how to. Did anyone make a video on how to do it?
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Everyone starts where you are. It's ok!
May I suggest getting acquainted with the XDA forum first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282679
To able to do fun stuff, you have to pay your dues for the reading toll.
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. -- English Proverb
There are items at the top of each forum called stickies. They're articles that everyone should read. Read the ones at the top of the general and development forums.
You should familiarize yourself with Odin, which will allow you to flash a ROM with CWM. Check out the Bible.
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You should familiarize yourself with Odin, which will allow you to flash a ROM with CWM. Check out the Bible.
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There is also Heimdall (for win, mac, and linux) which uses the same protocol as Odin (loke), but is open-source and is not leaked unsupported software.
There is a lot to read about. The point I'm making is we can type the same thing over and over in this forum, but most of what were talking about is in a sticky thread.
Lol thanks guys but I am no noob I just feel like one. I had a vibrant for 6 months and was a daily flasher. Just having trouble with clockwork on the 4g.
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Lol thanks guys but I am no noob I just feel like one. I had a vibrant for 6 months and was a daily flasher. Just having trouble with clockwork on the 4g.
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Well, read the sticky posts, and try my new kernel
It comes with CWM and Voodoo Lagfix.
bhundven said:
Well, read the sticky posts, and try my new kernel
It comes with CWM and Voodoo Lagfix.
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Thank you. I appreciate the help. I will try this when I get home from school. It's kind of commical, I have no choice but to do this on my mac because it boot camp stopped loading my windows 8 beta. So I figured alright no problem I will do it on my dads laptop. I stay it up and tried opening internet explorer and that computer now has a trojan virus lol.
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My first post here guy
I'm la total noob about android even thou my good at computers :-\
Anyway i need help how to use lag fix and kj6 debloater.
My sgs4g info are: Stock GB 2.3.6 (rooted using Super One Click)
Kernel: 2.6.35.7 stock
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jules2142 said:
My first post here guy
I'm la total noob about android even thou my good at computers :-\
Anyway i need help how to use lag fix and kj6 debloater.
My sgs4g info are: Stock GB 2.3.6 (rooted using Super One Click)
Kernel: 2.6.35.7 stock
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Hi Jules,
In order to use voodoo lagfix, you'll need to install one of the kernels that have that ability. I personally suggest using bhndven's
[KERNEL][UVKJ6][BETA3] Subtly Modified Stock with CWM5 + Voodoo Lagfix [12/19/2011]. Just follow the install instructions on his page. It's a great kernel, has the latest CWM (which fixes an issue with GB ROMs not being able to mount/unmount the /system partiton), root, and voodoo lagfix in it.
Once you've installed it, reboot into CWM recovery (either use an app like quick boot, or you have to power down the phone, hold down the volume up, volume down, & power keys, then release the power key after the "Galaxy S" screen gets a bit brighter), go to the voodoo menu, and ensure "voodoo lagfix" is enabled and "/system lagfix" is enabled.
As for the debloater (check my signature for the link), literally, go read FB's page about it. It takes you to a site, you select what you want to remove, it creates a .zip file you download, put it on your sdcard, then flash it from within CWM.
Tnx dude.
Is there a post in how to install a stable cwm?
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Tnx dude.
Is there a post in how to install a stable cwm?
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The link for bhundven's kernel installs CWM as part of the kernel. If you follow the instructions on his page you'll be fine. He writes good stuff
The only other way I know to install it on Gingerbread is to install one of drhonk's kernels in the dev section. Using the one I mentioned is easier & is the current version of CWM.
Tnx alot dude...
I like this forum!
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Tnx alot dude...
I like this forum!
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Don't forget to check out the wiki
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4G
FBis251 said:
Don't forget to check out the wiki
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4G
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Ah, good point. Going to add that to my sig. Thanks, FB.
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Ah, good point. Going to add that to my sig. Thanks, FB.
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I finally got around to adding a few guides in there. vgcraze has been making it look awesome so I finally felt inspired to it. Any time anyone asks a basic question we can link them to the wiki from now on.
Good point, bro. I'm going to contribute what I can as well. Probably won't have a decent time until tomorrow though. This community has helped me a lot so I try to pay back as much as I can.
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Good point, bro. I'm going to contribute what I can as well. Probably won't have a decent time until tomorrow though. This community has helped me a lot so I try to pay back as much as I can.
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I'm glad. If you're ever wondering about wiki syntax just google it. I was wondering how to make thumbnails so I just googled "wiki syntax thumbnails" and got what I wanted . It's easier than you'd think.
Fb, the wiki helped ne a lot. Tnx bro
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Hey guys i was wondering if any of y had the all share app that came pre installed in our sgs4g or have a better alternative to stream content from our phone wirelessly to our other devices.
Thanks In advance
Ps I'm in GB
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Zixx said:
Hey guys i was wondering if any of y had the all share app that came pre installed in our sgs4g or have a better alternative to stream content from our phone wirelessly to our other devices.
Thanks In advance
Ps I'm in GB
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If you're on GB then you can simply extract the AllShare.apk from a ROM that has it or go in one of lumins thing and look for the APK. IF it fails to install try pushing it and fixing permissions. It will most likely fail because it has Samsung proprietary stuff so just follow Lumins guide if nothing goes into plan.
If it doesn't work at all then I'm sorry, it might need other proprietary stuff like Swype.
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If you're on GB then you can simply extract the AllShare.apk from a ROM that has it or go in one of lumins thing and look for the APK. IF it fails to install try pushing it and fixing permissions. It will most likely fail because it has Samsung proprietary stuff so just follow Lumins guide if nothing goes into plan.
If it doesn't work at all then I'm sorry, it might need other proprietary stuff like Swype.
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I know how to do that is just that alm the links for the old roms containing this app I want are dead, that's why I was asking for the apk .
Thanks for the response though
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Zixx said:
I know how to do that is just that alm the links for the old roms containing this app I want are dead, that's why I was asking for the apk .
Thanks for the response though
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check lumins links in his signature I think he has a link to the gb 2.3.6 repository which should have the allshare app.
Edit: heres the link forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500701
Sorry.... it's not there just checked..thought I was helping.
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check lumins links in his signature I think he has a link to the gb 2.3.6 repository which should have the allshare app.
Edit: heres the link forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500701
Sorry.... it's not there just checked..thought I was helping.
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Thanks I appreciate the and the help =), I'm still looking for an alternative as well
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Thanks I appreciate the and the help =), I'm still looking for an alternative as well
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Today is your lucky day...
I had to flash back to stock, and I remembered this thread, lucky you.
so... here is the apk, not sure it will work because is may have dependencies, but try it out.
apk does not say AllShare, but the icon matches the app in the drawer.
if it won't install, push it to the system\apps folder with a root file explorer.
gregcapps said:
Today is your lucky day...
I had to flash back to stock, and I remembered this thread, lucky you.
so... here is the apk, not sure it will work because is may have dependencies, but try it out.
apk does not say AllShare, but the icon matches the app in the drawer.
if it won't install, push it to the system\apps folder with a root file explorer.
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Man thank you so much for the try, and yeah I didn't work but oh well i will still be e looking, and again thanks
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Man thank you so much for the try, and yeah I didn't work but oh well i will still be e looking, and again thanks
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Just curious, did it install or did you have to push it?
I was afraid that would be the case. It most likely has touchwiz and other proprietary Samsung files it depends on. Possibly even the kernel like wifi calling.
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Tried both and I also fix the permissions but nope its most probably something to do with tw.
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...probably something to do with tw
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You can see in logcat when an apk won't install because it is missing something -- and it will usually say what. I've seen clear logcat indications that TW libraries are what is missing on Memo.apk, for example.