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I found this on the http://techland.time.com/
So i dont take credit for this so i posted the whole page please in joy.
Unless you own one of the five phones that support Netflix's new Android app, Thursday's announcement was worthless.
But thanks to some clever folks on Reddit, Netflix's petty device restrictions needn't apply. With a rooted Android smartphone, you can trick Netflix into thinking your device is approved for streaming video. It's not a perfect fix -- some users can't get it to work -- but it'll do until Netflix officially brings its app to more Android phones.
The first thing you'll want to do is root your phone. You can look up instructions for specific devices at xda-developers, but keep in mind that rooting is not supported by warranty and could turn the phone into a paperweight.
Still with us? Now, follow the instructions, as posted on Reddit:
1) Download ES File Explorer (Or any other root file editor)
2) In ES File Explorer, go into Setting > Root Settings and enable both check boxes
3) Navigate to /system/ and copy/paste build.prop to /sdcard/ (just in case)
4) Open & edit /system/build.prop
5) Change the following lines to make your phone think it is an HTC G2:
--ro.product.model=HTC Vision
--ro.product.manufacturer=HTC
OR
--ro.product.model=Nexus S
--ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
6) Reboot the phone
7) Install the netflix apk (if you haven't already)
Enjoy
I haven't tried this myself, as my only Android device is a Droid Incredible, which doesn't require extra hoop-jumping. Obviously, you work around Netflix's obstacles at your own risk, but the ability to tinker is one of the reasons you got an Android phone in the first place, right?
Read more: http://techland.time.com/2011/05/13/netflix-for-android-workaround/#ixzz1MHgvQ9x3
Interesting, I've tried searching for the netflix app but couldn't find it on glacier. The author seemed to think you could download it first then do the process. Have you used this method and tried to find the app after changing the build.prop?
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Jacezo said:
Interesting, I've tried searching for the netflix app but couldn't find it on glacier. The author seemed to think you could download it first then do the process. Have you used this method and tried to find the app after changing the build.prop?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13730742&postcount=16
The download link for the app is in blue in step 7 of the link.
There are a couple threads already in our themes and apps section...but I'm on Virtuous Fusion and I've tried the HTC Vision build.prop method a few times and it hasn't worked for me...
Edit: Before and after changing the build.prop stuff I would get audio with a white screen
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I'm on Royal Panache and was able to get sound but no picture with the HTC Vision model.
eliasadrian said:
There are a couple threads already in our themes and apps section...but I'm on Virtuous Fusion and I've tried the HTC Vision build.prop method a few times and it hasn't worked for me...
Edit: Before and after changing the build.prop stuff I would get audio with a white screen
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Ditto, exact same situation, exact same rom, sound but only white screen. Just confirming its not just your phone.
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I edited the build.prop and used the Nexus S, Samsung build (reboot), but on mine I only get a black screen, audio is working for about 5 to 8 seconds, then it goes back to the movie list.. no FC message... I was thinking maybe this is because I'm using a custom kernel + custom ROM? Are you guys using the stock kernel?... I also have a HTC G2 (supposedly supported), but on that phone I only get an audio and white screen...
W000T redditors to the rescue!!
i was using the royal ginger. Also evil-d just update his rom to work for it.
I just download evil d ROM and it works but use this .apk http://db.tt/vvGJdDU
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i was using the royal ginger. Also evil-d just update his rom to work for it.
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Were u using royal Ginger 2.0 or 1.6?
MT4G + CM7 + Faux's BFS LV kernel
2.0 but the official app won't work. You have to us the mod app I posted above.
Can the netflix.apk be modded itself?
inside the apk, there's a folder called "lib" and inside lib, there's a folder called "armeabi"
which lists
libnetflix_device1.so
libnetflix_device2.so
libnetflix_device3.so
libnetflix_device4.so
libnetflix_device5.so
libnetflixmp_jni.so
can a device6.so be added to the apk to add the mytouch?
or maybe one of the given, be edited?
noob
i can't get es file explorer to view my phone. It seea my sd card, but when i hit up folder, it says press again to exit. it won't show my phone files. i gave root permissions any ideas?
Im on royalginger v2.0 & I cnt get this to wrk?? Im tried renamin the build.prop,changed to 3 different flash players including v10.3 & nothing..Will just have to wait until ckisgen updates this lovely rom..
Mytouch 4g-White
Root Method-gfree
Permrooted s=off
CWR-3.0.2.4
Rom-Royalginger v2.0
Kernel-ckisgen-smartass-v1.1
DatNizzle said:
i can't get es file explorer to view my phone. It seea my sd card, but when i hit up folder, it says press again to exit. it won't show my phone files. i gave root permissions any ideas?
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Press the sd card image in the upper left.
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Im on royalginger v2.0 & I cnt get this to wrk?? Im tried renamin the build.prop,changed to 3 different flash players including v10.3 & nothing..Will just have to wait until ckisgen updates this lovely rom..
Mytouch 4g-White
Root Method-gfree
Permrooted s=off
CWR-3.0.2.4
Rom-Royalginger v2.0
Kernel-ckisgen-smartass-v1.1
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Won't work on v2.0. Only Royal Ginger 2.3.3 based roms.
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How did you get it to work ?
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cbetso said:
I just download evil d ROM and it works but use this .apk http://db.tt/vvGJdDU
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What did you do to work?
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EDIT: I realize that I messed up the title. I meant to write if we could replace the current HTC messaging app with the vanilla one.
Title says it all. I've gotten used to HTC's way of things but I'd really, really prefer the vanilla experience. Since we don't have S-OFF or custom AOSP roms yet, can we at least replace the MMS.apk on our Sensations with the vanilla one?
Bump. Does anyone have a clue? It's apparently been done on, for example, the G2. I'd really rather have stock messaging app.
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No one??? Maybe I should repost this in Themes & Apps.
No u can't cause it won't stick cause u can't write to system anyway
esincho said:
No u can't cause it won't stick cause u can't write to system anyway
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Thanks for the answer. I guess this is another reason to anticipate S-OFF!
Right.....
Or how about you just install it with a file manager. Then disable the notifications from htc messagin app
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I followed these steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11050253&postcount=2 and used the Mms.apk provided there, which should be the 2.3 vanilla messaging app.
Everything went fine when copying over to the phone, etc., but when trying to actually open the app on my phone it force closes from the start. It does show the vanilla mms.apk icon though, the green text bubble with the smiley. If I could get this to stop force closing and actually open/work, I'd be happy!
I'll get you a link to one.
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It's not gonna work. U can't "install" it. U have to put it in system
Yeah you have to copy it to your system apps with a file explorer...
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If you have Root Explorer or any other explorer, then try to copy and paste it to /system/app/ and reboot the phone. Hope that helps.
dragon4000 said:
If you have Root Explorer or any other explorer, then try to copy and paste it to /system/app/ and reboot the phone. Hope that helps.
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Won't work ppl. We don't have perm yet. I don't think it would work even then if I remember correctly
It should work as we have temp root which last till the reboot. And if not then you cant just use adb to either install or push. There should be ways around this. :/
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jassycliq said:
It should work as we have temp root which last till the reboot. And if not then you cant just use adb to either install or push. There should be ways around this. :/
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how temp root will help when u gotta reboot for it to take effect?
You only need to reset the launcher last time I tried it.
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jassycliq said:
You only need to reset the launcher last time I tried it.
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the launcher? For the messaging app? I give... (op doesn't seem interested anymore anyway)
esincho said:
the launcher? For the messaging app? I give... (op doesn't seem interested anymore anyway)
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No, I am still interested. I've just been away from the computer. I'll try with root explorer.
hey guys i just made a Zelda ocarina of time high res intro bootanimation^^
respects go to this video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8DbnGlpq5M for the base of the boot animation and the sound. Nintendo for the amazing game and me for my time
the video is set to just play, my phone usually boots about half way through it but oh well first time making one ^^
push both files to data/local and all should be grand
also depending on which rom it could also be in system media (cm7 type roms) or in system/customize in some sense roms ^^
also for the wildfire i know the audio cuts. nothing anything i can do
and for users that cant get audio to work with cyanogenmod 7 roms try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364636 although im not sure if this will work on cm7 derrived roms.
that being said i have went back to the drawing board and i feel i have improved these greatly, i removed the n64 intro to improve the sinc with audio and they are far less choppy ^^ but should anyone want to make it faster or slower open the zip, edit the desc.txt file. the last number on the first row if frames per second. ^^ so download time
EDIT: download links added to one rar file. rename your prefered one to bootanimation and use
commments and suggestions please DOWNLOAD
if anyone wants this resized for a different device pm me with the screen specs and ill do my best
vid http://youtu.be/nunWXJbIMdw
Nice one
Thanks mate! Will check out tonight is it flashable.zip?
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Rolando88 said:
Thanks mate! Will check out tonight is it flashable.zip?
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no... i dont know how to make flashable zips. just move it to data/local and rename it to bootanimation.zip and it should be grand buddy just remember to rename or remove the old one let me know how it goes i may make more........
Im on elegancia ICS sense 4 rom but theres no local folder
And no im not looking on the data folder from my sdcard ghehe
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Rolando88 said:
Im on elegancia ICS sense 4 rom but theres no local folder
And no im not looking on the data folder from my sdcard ghehe
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try looking in /system/customize/resource/ and see if boot animation.zip is in there already. if so replace that. different roms have different places apparently...
heavy_metal_man said:
try looking in /system/customize/resource/ and see if boot animation.zip is in there already. if so replace that. different roms have different places apparently...
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hTC_bootup_sensation.zip is in there but cant rename it i used root explorer option in es
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Rolando88 said:
hTC_bootup_sensation.zip is in there but cant rename it i used root explorer option in es
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ok rename the boot animation you have downloaded to htc_bootup_sensation.zip and then try to move the orginal to elsewhere and paste the new one in. then try to reboot, best make a nandroid first just incase.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192673 also try this as a basic guide.
updates ^^
for anyone who is using this already check the op
Thanks man!!
Looking for a new file explorer... What do you use??
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Root explorer
The file explorer called File Manager
Easy to use and REALLY fast and compatible with multiple files, the best IMO. Give it a try!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhmsoft.fm&hl=en
It's all based on personal preference. So what if I tell you which one I use? If you don't like it then it makes no difference. There are many different ones to choose. If you're bored enough to post an opinion thread then spend time trying the different options you have in the market. I'm using esfileexplorer now because it was built into the Rom. I was using astro before. They all seem similar. I don't know about astro but I noticed in es you can check md5.
Kevc44485 said:
It's all based on personal preference. So what if I tell you which one I use? If you don't like it then it makes no difference. There are many different ones to choose. If you're bored enough to post an opinion thread then spend time trying the different options you have in the market. I'm using esfileexplorer now because it was built into the Rom. I was using astro before. They all seem similar. I don't know about astro but I noticed in es you can check md5.
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Not bored... Just not enuff time to go through every file manager and test every feature. So I ask here since im assuming the posters have the same needs as I would therefore the file manager they would be using is probably one I'd like.
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ES File Explorer
Sent from outer space 3000 years in the future (with my now extremely outdated, but still freaking awesome, HTC Sensation Z710e)
androexplorer. Reminds me of windows explorer. Alot of options and sorting from drop down folders.
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ES File Explorer is my favorite!
+1 ES File Explorer
Definitely ES file explorer, it can access system files etc.
Solid Explorer.
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+1 ES File Explorer
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i use es file explorer. seems to do the job
I also use ES file explorer. I like it. But its all personal preference! Try out a few and see what suits you best! Then use the one YOU most comfortable with!
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I use Root Explorer the majority of the time, but when Im not rooted I use OI File Manager because of its simplicity. both work great!
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Looking for a new file explorer... What do you use??
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Root explorer and es explorer is the best of
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ES File Explorer.
ES File Explorer defintly
gesendet von meinem Sensation Elegancia Sense 4 Build 4.1; Faux Kernel 006 via SkyBlue Tapatalk
I was an ex-ES File Explorer user.
To those who like it I'd really suggest giving Solid Explorer a try. It's ICS optimized, root support and has Dropbox support.
It's beta ATM and some features might be a bit iffy but for me it's excellent.
Total Commander.
Can't live without it on Windows and Android both
(6/8/12) UPDATE: I have made flashable zips for all ATT & Rogers RUU's. I have NOT tested all of them (1.88 is tested), as I am far to lazy to downgrade from 1.88, so please let me know if there are any issues, and PLEASE BACKUP FIRST!! Thanks!
Hi All,
This is a port of the advanced power menu from j4n87's tweaks app, used with permission.
This version does NOT have the extra functions like data, screenshot, vibrate, etc., as these will be addable features in my upcoming tweaks app. It is just a straight power menu with the extra reboot functions (see screenshots). It is for DEODEXED users only, as I really despise editing odex files.
As we do not have flashable zip capability yet, you can install this by:
1. Make a NANDROID backup!!
2. Download Appropriate zip;
3. Copying the files to your sdcard;
4. Flash as usual via recovery (dalvik & cache wipe recommended)
5. Reboot.
Please remember that you flash at your own risk, and I am not responsible if you gimp your phone...
Enjoy.
Steve
DOWNLOADS
1.88 RUU: http://d-h.st/Omo
1.85 RUU: http://d-h.st/P8b
1.82 RUU: http://d-h.st/9qS
1.73 RUU: http://d-h.st/jvV
Sweet thanks
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Very cool........ thank you
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The only problem I had was when I copied the files to the /system/framework folder, my phone rebooted while copying the framework-res.apk and just wouldn't go past the bootup screen.
Not a big deal though since I just reran the RUU to get back to stock and reran CleanRom by replacing the files in his installer with your android.policy.jar and framework-res.apk. Everything is working fine now.
May I suggest you make a batch installer like kenneth and scrosler have made for their tools? It seems replacing the framework-res.apk file within root explorer causes a reboot before it can completely copy the file to the /system/framework folder.
If not and if it's okay, I will try to make a batch installer for this if you want. I don't want to step on any toes, just giving some feedback.
HK 1.77，Can't get into the system！
Anyone have any Screenshots?
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thanks
Sure np. I'm a big fan of the hot reboot option.
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use ES FILE Explorer or Solid Explorer
Root explorer doesn't work correctly for some reason
Both of those are free and solid explorer is really nicely holo'd out
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bigballa said:
use ES FILE Explorer or Solid Explorer
Root explorer doesn't work correctly for some reason
Both of those are free and solid explorer is really nicely holo'd out
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Yeah that was going to be my next step to try ES but just decided to take a shortcut using the CleanRom tool just in case it didn't work.
I might have to look up solid explorer though. Sounds nice.
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Btw thanks for the heads up on solid explorer. It's a pretty sweet app. The dual panel mode and drag and drop function are pretty sweet since I am always moving files around such as boot animations and stuff like that.
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Will have to give this a go for sure.
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May I have the mod for HK version 1.77 MOD, thanks
APM install script
sk806 said:
Advanced Power Menu | 1.82 RUU Based
Enjoy.
Steve
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Very cool dude! Thanks for making this!
EDIT:
OP: Attached is an install script for Windows. Feel free to use as you wish.
Users: Must put files APM files from OP in the Framework folder!!!! Running it without doing that will cause booty loops for you!
bigballa said:
use ES FILE Explorer or Solid Explorer
Root explorer doesn't work correctly for some reason
Both of those are free and solid explorer is really nicely holo'd out
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Interesting. Thanks.
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scrosler said:
Very cool dude! Thanks for making this!
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OP: Attached is an install script for Windows. Feel free to use as you wish.
Users: Must put files APM files from OP in the Framework folder!!!! Running it without doing that will cause booty loops for you!
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Thanks, Scott. I'll set up an installer and put in OP. Also gonna do it for my Rom.
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yingwai said:
May I have the mod for HK version 1.77 MOD, thanks
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Sure. I need to strip the Rom from the ruu and deodex, so please give me some time, unless.someone has the deodexed.files.
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Strange, pushed to Scott's Cleanrom, rebooted (fastboot erase cache as well) and no change.
Ok. I did something really wrong with this. I downloaded the zip. Unzipped and used ES File Explore to cut and paste the files.
However the system just froze after the paste...
Tried to reboot and it is froozen on the HTC One Screen.
Tried to do a Hard Reset Frozen on the HTC One Screen.
What other methods can I do to get back up and running?