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MetaMorph Theme Status Bar Icons

Here is a collection of my personal MM themes for status bar icons.
(note - i did not create the img files them selves. i just packaged them up so people can use them with there roms. If anyone finds there work here and would like me to remove it please PM RIGHT AWAY!!!!. With that said i cant make img files, if you request something please attach a link to an img that you would like me to use.)
**Please make a back up of your ROM before installing anything I have created!!!**
Email
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Link ---> http://db.tt/7HwBZAH
(After applying you will need to do a restart of the phone to take effect.)
Gmail
Link ---> http://db.tt/qzlAScK
(After applying you will need to do a restart of the phone to take effect.)
SMS
link ---> http://db.tt/oclNqoI
(After applying you will need to do a restart of the phone to take effect.)
Notify Icons
link ---> http://db.tt/2YSrg5e
(After applying you will need to do a restart of the phone to take effect.)
(img look pix-elated because i made them bigger for you to see. It will look smoother on your phone)
Let me know if you have any problems. This has only been tested on SkyRaider 3.3 final. If you have any more requests just let me know and I will try to make them for you.
And if you like what i do please consider on giving me more space on my drop box. I don't need money. I just need space so i can offer more room for my MM themes.
http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTEyMzcyNzg2OQ

synisterwolf said:
Here is a collection of my personal MM themes for status bar icons.
**Please make a back up of your ROM before installing anything I have created!!!**
Gmail
Link ---> http://db.tt/qzlAScK
(you might need to apply this twice. Some people said they did and some said they didn't.)
SMS
link ---> http://db.tt/oclNqoI
(you might need to apply this twice. Some people said they did and some said they didn't.)
Notify Icons
link ---> http://db.tt/2YSrg5e
(img look pix-elated because i made them bigger for you to see. It will look smoother on your phone)
Let me know if you have any problems. This has only been tested on SkyRaider 3.3 final. If you have any more requests just let me know and I will try to make them for you.
And if you like what i do please consider on giving me more space on my drop box. I don't need money. I just need space so i can offer more room for my MM themes.
http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTEyMzcyNzg2OQ
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Can you make a MM for the HTC Mail application. Please.

Oops forgot to post that one. It will be up shortly.

I've tried to apply the Gmail one twice, both times it made Gmail stop working. I'm running Virtuous 3.1.0 had to restore with Titanium Backup. Any thoughts?

Hey thanks for the work. I tried the Gmail, Mail and SMS and they all stopped working (applied twice). Had to restore.
Don't fret, the others that I have tried have done the same.
I am using Rooted Stock Froyo, Deodexed, S-OFF.
Thanks for the effort.

Just tested gmail and mine disappeared too. I applied it again and it came back with the notify working. Please try this and report back.
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looks like you will need to do a restart after you applied the themes. i guess the system needs to re read the apk to make them work.
(this is still a learning experience for me.... sorry again)

synisterwolf said:
looks like you will need to do a restart after you applied the themes. i guess the system needs to re read the apk to make them work.
(this is still a learning experience for me.... sorry again)
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YAHTZEE! We have a winner! Very nicely done! Works for me now.

I'm glad it works now. I guess I just needed more testers before going live.
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GMail works fine. I applied the icon pack twice and rebooted, but no joy. It does not work. Like I said, I'm using Virtuous 3.1.0 with the Revolution Theme.

Cincybearcatfan said:
GMail works fine. I applied the icon pack twice and rebooted, but no joy. It does not work. Like I said, I'm using Virtuous 3.1.0 with the Revolution Theme.
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Can you tell me where you framework-res.apk is located. And if possible make a copy of it and send it to me?
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synisterwolf said:
Can you tell me where you framework-res.apk is located. And if possible make a copy of it and send it to me?
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
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Not sure where to even look to find that.

Is the link for the email one broken or pulled? Because there is nothing showing up. SMS one worked great, thank you.

Cincybearcatfan said:
Not sure where to even look to find that.
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ok. i will download the rom and install it and see whats up with it.
there was an extra .bd file that was not suppose to be in the zip that i deleted. please try again while i download the rom and test
never mind. i found out why it does not work. can i use us as a tester???

Yes, I'll test it no problem.

00McD00 said:
Is the link for the email one broken or pulled? Because there is nothing showing up. SMS one worked great, thank you.
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i pulled it. its back up. i forgot that 7zip adds a thumb.db to any img folder. and i did not want anyone install it to there phone because it might cause a boot loop for a file the phone does not know. i double checked every file again so its should all be clean and good to go

Cincybearcatfan said:
Yes, I'll test it no problem.
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pm sent. please make a back up before testing. apply once and do a full restart

synisterwolf said:
i pulled it. its back up. i forgot that 7zip adds a thumb.db to any img folder. and i did not want anyone install it to there phone because it might cause a boot loop for a file the phone does not know. i double checked every file again so its should all be clean and good to go
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Oh awesome, I see it's back up now. Should have just been more patient. Thanks again.

Tried the new icon.zip force closes with an error message
"The file we are looking for mnt/sdcard/AndroidThemes/Icon-1/Framework-res in this theme but it does not exist, skipping"

Cincybearcatfan said:
Tried the new icon.zip force closes with an error message
"The file we are looking for mnt/sdcard/AndroidThemes/Icon-1/Framework-res in this theme but it does not exist, skipping"
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ops i forgot to say that the "android Theme" folder needs to be clear. the xml is trying to find a file that you dont have because the phone made a copy of the "icon" folder.
Please clear out the android theme folder on your sd card and unzip again.
and delete the old zip files you have in you download file and re download.

synisterwolf said:
ops i forgot to say that the "android Theme" folder needs to be clear. the xml is trying to find a file that you dont have because the phone made a copy of the "icon" folder.
Please clear out the android theme folder on your sd card and unzip again.
and delete the old zip files you have in you download file and re download.
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ok so i renamed the hole zip xml and all so it wont conflict if you still have the old one on the phone.

[FAQ] Flashing UPDATE.ZIP the old fashioned way (How and Did It Work?)

I put together a diagram image showing how the file structure for how to take the various update.zip files to flash your rom or add functionality not obtainable via apk files or market. It was suggested we have a faq using this image to describe this process. I have only done this 3 times so I hope this is correct!
The basic thing it needs to explain is:
1. how to load up the filesystem with the update zip file and command file
Here is a diagram that shows either of the 2 methods to make this work, you can download zip files from Viewsonic's TNT page and just rename them to update.zip (then you have to create the recovery folder and command file), or you can download files here, some are rar'd which means the actual zip has been zipped/rar'd again, just extract it out, and if there are no recovery/command, you have to create them. A trick I use is to have this structure already defined on my laptop as a staging area, then I can just copy over a zip and a folder over to my device or sdcard.
I personally don't know how all this works, I believe the device first looks to the microSD card first for the recovery command file, then over to the internal storage for the same, but I could be wrong.
NOTE 1: Just make sure that if you use the external sd card, you have the correct command file notation (SDCARD2 not SDCARD).
NOTE 2: There are TWO dashes at the start of the command file contents, the image doesn't show it well (--update_package=SDCARD:/update.zip) or (--update_package=SDCARD2:/update.zip)
NOTE 3: This command file has NO file suffix, it is a text file, but make sure it is named command
NOTE 4: After a recovery is invoked, the process will have removed your command file (whether it was successful or not), and you will have to replace it when you are ready to flash again. A trick you might like is to copy the command file to command.bak, and each time you want to flash, just copy the bak file to command so you don't have to upload it each time. It is safest just to recopy the update.zip and command files back into their respective places each time you plan on reattempting recovery, just to make sure both files have the appropriate content.
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2. how to boot into recovery
Power down the unit. Once it has gone blank, press and hold the Vol +, then press and hold the power button
3. how do you know recovery is booting up (Text at the top of the screen)
You should see tiny text in the upper left that says "Detect a Recovery Key Pressed", and then a 2nd line that reads "Recovery Image Detected", or something to that effect.
4. how do you know recovery did not see either the update.zip or command file or both (exclamation mark, plus no changes after reboot)
I have not personally hit this yet, but if you don't see a cardboard box logo in the middle of your screen with a progress bar at this point, chances are you have something incorrect. If you don't see any changes or see an exclamation point, then you don't have the filesystem exactly as described in the diagram in #1. Or your update.zip file isn't really the proper file, maybe you took a RAR file and just renamed it, etc. If you open the zip file, you should not see any zip files, but IMG files or BIN files or SYSTEM folders, etc.
Now, if you identify the issue and resolve it and are about to run another recovery cycle, take a look at #1 NOTE #4 above...
Hope this helps!

Thanks so much, this will be a time saver for us devs. A great reference for getting clockwork installed, or for people who don't want to use clockwork.

Stuck because it's worth it

Yeah, thanks.. Might keep me from answering the same question 52 bazillion times.....

you should add a note that the command file will be deleted after it has been run, regardless if the update occurred or not - always double check that the (correct) command file is there or you will get the exclamation point

brian_h_kim said:
you should add a note that the command file will be deleted after it has been run, regardless if the update occurred or not - always double check that the (correct) command file is there or you will get the exclamation point
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Good point, I will add it. What folks could do (I have done this) is to make a file called command.bak, and you can just copy that to command every time you want to flash.

TeamSpeed said:
Good point, I will add it. What folks could do (I have done this) is to make a file called command.bak, and you can just copy that to command every time you want to flash.
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Or just install Clockwork 0.8 and be done with the recovery folder/command file all together.

Sprdtyf350 said:
Or just install Clockwork 0.8 and be done with the recovery folder/command file all together.
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some people may not want to use CWM as it breaks OTA updating

brian_h_kim said:
some people may not want to use CWM as it breaks OTA updating
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I understand and also know that some people like driving without tires too. Doing an update via OTA is way overrated. All I am saying is the benefits that can be gained by installing clockwork outweigh the negatives of not.
As soon as the OTA update comes out someone here will have the download location in seconds. That download can be installed from clockwork just like any other update file. Why Viewsonic doesn't just supply the file on there site is beyond me.
So... not running clockwork so you can wait for an update that comes every other month, or maybe never again versus having the security of easy to perform backups, the ability to easily install updates, fix the inevitable boot loop, mount storage, etc just doesn't make sense to me...

Sprdtyf350 said:
I understand and also know that some people like driving without tires too. Doing an update via OTA is way overrated. All I am saying is the benefits that can be gained by installing clockwork outweigh the negatives of not.
As soon as the OTA update comes out someone here will have the download location in seconds. That download can be installed from clockwork just like any other update file. Why Viewsonic doesn't just supply the file on there site is beyond me.
So... not running clockwork so you can wait for an update that comes every other month, or maybe never again versus having the security of easy to perform backups, the ability to easily install updates, fix the inevitable boot loop, mount storage, etc just doesn't make sense to me...
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having a choice is better than not having a choice

I keep a complete library of files on a separate storage, and I only copy over what I want on the tablet. Just because you may like cwm,doesn't mean everybody does or will. This works just fine for me, and I am sticking with the stock OS until viewsonic stops supporting it, which means I wait for the ota updates.

TeamSpeed said:
I keep a complete library of files on a separate storage, and I only copy over what I want on the tablet. Just because you may like cwm,doesn't mean everybody does or will. This works just fine for me, and I am sticking with the stock OS until viewsonic stops supporting it, which means I wait for the ota updates.
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And like the post above says.. Choice is good. If what you are doing works for you that's great.
It is not so much whether I like, or dislike clockwork. It is just a tool. For someone that buys a tablet, has no intention of doing anything but using it as it came, no clockwork is fine. But for those that want to keep the stock firmware but play around and add all the little updates, fixes, apps, or even play with all the other roms then I think you do yourself a disservice by not using clockwork. One of those things you do to your tablet will eventually end up in a bootloop. Or something you installed will not work and you will want to revert back to what you had before. You can't fix that with the stock recovery, but you can do it with clockwork.
Not trying to start an argument. I just see many advantages to using it versus not.
I think a lot of people don't want to use it because they are afraid of breaking there tablet. Installing a lot of different things available here, and other places is much more scary... And without a viable backup, or recovery method can be a real pain to fix.
Wanting to keep your tablet stock is fine. But if you bought a car that came stock with no brakes, I guess you could drive it. But if there was a really simple method to add brakes to augment your feet wouldn't you want them? Maybe not.. But I do...
I am glad you took the time to write this guide. Even though it is listed all over these forums how to do what you wrote it seems people don't read much anymore. So hopefully it will help some folks...

Sprdtyf350 said:
Wanting to keep your tablet stock is fine. But if you bought a car that came stock with no brakes, I guess you could drive it. But if there was a really simple method to add brakes to augment your feet wouldn't you want them? Maybe not.. But I do...
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I like this point so much!

TeamSpeed said:
Good point, I will add it. What folks could do (I have done this) is to make a file called command.bak, and you can just copy that to command every time you want to flash.
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I've only used the latest version, but have noticed a behavior not covered here:
rather than deleting the /recovery/command file, it deletes the contents of the file. This seems to happen whether or not the update actually happens.

mwmeyer said:
I've only used the latest version, but have noticed a behavior not covered here:
rather than deleting the /recovery/command file, it deletes the contents of the file. This seems to happen whether or not the update actually happens.
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I can't remember on whether or not it happens when it doesn't actually run the update. However, it has always deleted the command file for me.
/recovery/command
ends up
/recovery/

Can't root into gtablet
Ok fellas I must be super retarded. For sOme dumb reason I can not add colckwork or TNT or root into my g. I've tried everything and the stock g sucks bad. I am used to the apple firmwares. This is my first droid product so bare with me. I've used winscp to hack into my root folder but I can't into my gtablet. Please help I need to hack my tab. Any suggestions?

scopes44 said:
Ok fellas I must be super retarded. For sOme dumb reason I can not add colckwork or TNT or root into my g. I've tried everything and the stock g sucks bad. I am used to the apple firmwares. This is my first droid product so bare with me. I've used winscp to hack into my root folder but I can't into my gtablet. Please help I need to hack my tab. Any suggestions?
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Some of this may be outdated now but it will get you started. Read Read Read....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874258
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
http://gtabfans.com/

scopes44 said:
Ok fellas I must be super retarded. For sOme dumb reason I can not add colckwork or TNT or root into my g. I've tried everything and the stock g sucks bad. I am used to the apple firmwares. This is my first droid product so bare with me. I've used winscp to hack into my root folder but I can't into my gtablet. Please help I need to hack my tab. Any suggestions?
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Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
The first post

Upgrade malata Zpad to Viewsonic Gtab
Thank you for your instruction.
Now, I can upgrade Malata Zpad to Gtab

upgrade Malata Zpad to Gtab
Thank you for your instruction.
Now, I can upgrade Malata Zpad to Gtab (gtab.VEGAn.1.00.beta5.1.user.final.zip).
And it's work find.

[ROM PORT] NFX-Speedy Kingdom 1.0.0 - 100% Functional 5/28

NFX-Speedy Kingdom 1.0.0
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Ok well this is as close to Stock Kingdom as it can be possible.
All Functions are working
I hope all enjoy.
This rom does fit on the system partition.
this still isnt the fastest it can be , I will be working on the memory tweaks & needless to say untill we have source OverClocking is on hold. Once we can overclock this to 1.2 ghz I think this will easily be a daily driver. I am using it as a daily but I can deal with it as I need to be able to see how my tweaks are working as I am doing them.
Also WIPE, WIPE, WIPE!
DownLoad
THANKS goes to
CapyChimp
RMK
Flemmard
DiamondBack
for there excellent work in the initial ports and sizing apks in the rom as this was great for using as a guide to alot of the ones I have redone and still redoing
Thank you for the donations:
darrick913 x3
amehdi43 x2
bishopjoshua

Updates
New boot.img to help with the memory issues I started seeing also should reduce lag

Mods
Mine for future updates and mods

will give a go, let us know what to look for beyond the obvious issues

Very awesome!
Can tell it's a bit sluggish, but nothing you can't get used to.

Awesome Job!! Thanks man.

looks great. I will give it a go, thanks a lot.

looks good, will tyr.

Awesome!! trying out now =]

Just installed, Got the first FC at startup ESPT then after setup Weather wallpaper keeps FCing to..

New boot.img in post #2
New boot.img to help with the memory issues I started seeing also should reduce lag
Post #2

I like how Patty capitalizes "you" as if you are Jesus or one of the holy trinity. Not that I'm saying you're not, at least within the confines of the xda community I'm not being too blasphemous, I hope. Once again, great work, will be trying this one out and reporting back. I can deal with a little lag so I'll probably keep it on there for a while as long as everything is functional. Remember, my last two phones were the Intercept and the Moment, ugh...
Btw, your GB Sense Leak worked great, I've been using it since you came out with it. Haven't even seen the need to download an alternate launcher for it. If Sense 3.0 is as good as it looks, I think I'll stick with stock. Thanks again for your awesome work, nfx.

Using this rom now and its pretty slow but not horrible, will dl the update and see if that helps.
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so.... I flashed this to try it.. and it was okay, but i wanted to go back to cm7. so i went into recovery... wiped data wiped cache and davlik... went to click restore and it said it couldn't read the sd card.
I tried plugging in my sd card via computer. and it said i had to format it.... what?

derik123derik123 said:
so.... I flashed this to try it.. and it was okay, but i wanted to go back to cm7. so i went into recovery... wiped data wiped cache and davlik... went to click restore and it said it couldn't read the sd card.
I tried plugging in my sd card via computer. and it said i had to format it.... what?
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theres errors on your sdcard... not necessarly the ROMs fault... just pull all the stuff on your sdcard to a folder on your desktop, format the sdcard and then move all the stuff back. THEN do your restore.

epitaphromance said:
theres errors on your sdcard... not necessarly the ROMs fault... just pull all the stuff on your sdcard to a folder on your desktop, format the sdcard and then move all the stuff back. THEN do your restore.
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no computer will recognize the sd card for some reason....

derik123derik123 said:
no computer will recognize the sd card for some reason....
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okay, so I flashed NFx's new kingdom realease... I wanted to go back to cm7 so i wiped cache, davlik and data and then went to clikc back up and restore.. it said "E:can't moun /sdcard" my co,mputer doesn't recognize the sd card either. I don't want to format the sd card becuase there's important stuff on there. Can anyome please help me?

Even with the minor update it is still pretty laggy, fun to play around with and it will be amazing when optimized and possibly an overclock kernel
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Hey htc watch is still not working
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derik123derik123 said:
okay, so I flashed NFx's new kingdom realease... I wanted to go back to cm7 so i wiped cache, davlik and data and then went to clikc back up and restore.. it said "E:can't moun /sdcard" my co,mputer doesn't recognize the sd card either. I don't want to format the sd card becuase there's important stuff on there. Can anyome please help me?
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If you installed the new boot.img, that may be the issue, though I doubt it. It's possible your sdcard took a crap on you. I've had it happen and it's not rom related at all.
EDIT: One small issue that I noticed: Live wallpapers are not scrollable so they look all smashed together. Not a big thing, and to be honest I don't know if that's actually a limitation of Sense 3.0 itself or this ROM, but thought I would bring it up...Otherwise, no issues so far! Besides the lag which is completely understandable since it's running at 800 mhz and no faster. I'll still be using this awhile.

Remove the "silenced", "4G", "Battery symbol" and "AM/PM" from notification bar

Remove the "silenced", "4G", "Battery symbol" and "AM/PM" from notification bar
I want to modify my notification bar so it's more something like this:
Sadly I can't put this as an image because of new user restrictions, but if a mod could edit my post for me that'd be great.
Is this possible?
I'm using a rooted 4.4.2 M8 on Verizon.

Here you go:
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Are you on a custom ROM or stock (or stock rooted)?
I think we can help you out with a combination of system settings and systemui,apk modifications.
edit: Just saw you said you're on the stock rooted. Go thru all the settings, I think you might be able to remove the AM/PM and possibly battery. Otherwise, can you get into your phone and copy /system/app and find the systemui.apk file.
Copy it and upload it here, we can find the settings that control those.

orangekid said:
Are you on a custom ROM or stock (or stock rooted)?
I think we can help you out with a combination of system settings and systemui,apk modifications.
edit: Just saw you said you're on the stock rooted. Go thru all the settings, I think you might be able to remove the AM/PM and possibly battery. Otherwise, can you get into your phone and copy /system/app and find the systemui.apk file.
Copy it and upload it here, we can find the settings that control those.
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I don't see that anywhere. I'm using ES file explorer in this picture but I also don't see it in Root Explorer.
i.imgur.com/YYILaPn.png

ES is what I use. Make sure you have root enabled and RW system. Navigate to /system/app.
You'll see systemui.apk
Copy that and go to /sdcard or /0 and paste.
Plug in your phone and grab the file and upload.
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orangekid said:
ES is what I use. Make sure you have root enabled and RW system. Navigate to /system/app.
You'll see systemui.apk
Copy that and go to /sdcard or /0 and paste.
Plug in your phone and grab the file and upload.
Sent from my 1+bacon.
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I don't see any app called systemui.apk. The only files on there that start with an S are settings.apk, Settings.odex, SmartcardService.apk, SmartcardService.odex, SmartDim.apk, SmartDim.odex, Street.apk and Street.odex

Try /system/priv-app folder.
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orangekid said:
Try /system/priv-app folder.
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Aha! Found it. Thanks.
I attached it to the post.

minicl55 said:
Aha! Found it. Thanks.
I attached it to the post.
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Cool, I'll look into the file and see how we can get rid of those icons.

orangekid said:
Cool, I'll look into the file and see how we can get rid of those icons.
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Awesome, if there's something I can help with let me know.
Also, if I follow this guide to change it to the google play edition, would the apk you send me still work?

minicl55 said:
Awesome, if there's something I can help with let me know.
Also, if I follow this guide to change it to the google play edition, would the apk you send me still work?
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No, that is totally different.
RUU is the HTC file that contains your system image, radio, bootloader, etc..
The file you gave me is just one system file we are changing in your current ROM.
I really advise you to read A LOT before flashing a new RUU or custom stuff to make sure you are 100% in what you're doing.

orangekid said:
No, that is totally different.
RUU is the HTC file that contains your system image, radio, bootloader, etc..
The file you gave me is just one system file we are changing in your current ROM.
I really advise you to read A LOT before flashing a new RUU or custom stuff to make sure you are 100% in what you're doing.
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Alright, in that case I definitely won't try doing that.
Also, I just got an OTA update "offer" from Verizon that wouldn't let me decline, just delay for up to 24 hours. I have about 12 hours left before it auto-installs (4.4.3). I asked the developer of sunshine (what I used to root it) and he said that it would not brick my phone and I should be fine updating it, but it's odd I got it because I uninstalled the default crapware.
ANYWAY, will the update break the rom?

minicl55 said:
Alright, in that case I definitely won't try doing that.
Also, I just got an OTA update "offer" from Verizon that wouldn't let me decline, just delay for up to 24 hours. I have about 12 hours left before it auto-installs (4.4.3). I asked the developer of sunshine (what I used to root it) and he said that it would not brick my phone and I should be fine updating it, but it's odd I got it because I uninstalled the default crapware.
ANYWAY, will the update break the rom?
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If you have not installed a custom recovery or bootloader or ROM you should be fine. Freezing certain system apps does not mean that the OTA checker is necessarily disabled.
If the the Sunshine dev told you it should be fine, then it should be fine.
edit: It will probably remove root access though, and you may need to re-root if everything goes smoothly in the first place. I don't think root would make it not update correctly, more likely it will just replace some system stuff, but maybe someone who actually owns this phone knows more than I do on this.
I am on a OnePlus One as my daily driver at the moment and we don't run into the same issues HTC users do.

How to access files in Android 6.0 "Downloads"

I have an old Alcatel Pixi 4 with Android 6.0 from which I'd like to back up my files. I've already copied all files from the internal storage except those inside the "Downloads" folder, which actually appears to be an app rather than a folder...and it's an utter mess: One can only open downloaded files, but there are absolutely no options to copy, move, rename or even delete anything, so this toxic app basically acts as a trap accumulating any file that has ever been downloaded while completely shutting the owner out.
How can I extract my downloaded files?
Note: The device is not rooted, but I have it hooked up with ADB.

kerstin92 said:
I have an old Alcatel Pixi 4 with Android 6.0 from which I'd like to back up my files. I've already copied all files from the internal storage except those inside the "Downloads" folder, which actually appears to be an app rather than a folder...and it's an utter mess: One can only open downloaded files, but there are absolutely no options to copy, move, rename or even delete anything, so this toxic app basically acts as a trap accumulating any file that has ever been downloaded while completely shutting the owner out.
How can I extract my downloaded files?
Note: The device is not rooted, but I have it hooked up with ADB.
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Go to Playstore and install the MiXplorer app, it is a file manager, it should be able to open your downloads folder and copy/move/delete.

Or Try another file manager from the Playstore...

Welcome to the Mass Surveillance Program by Big Daddies, we all are victims

Droidriven said:
Go to Playstore and install the MiXplorer app, it is a file manager, it should be able to open your downloads folder and copy/move/delete.
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t0mWiNn31 said:
Or Try another file manager from the Playstore...
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Actually, I'm using an older version of Root Explorer, but I cannot locate the files.
OldNoobOne said:
Welcome to the Mass Surveillance Program by Big Daddies, we all are victims
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Uhm - possibly wrong thread? Also, is this a reference to the current situation in the US?

kerstin92 said:
Actually, I'm using an older version of Root Explorer, but I cannot locate the files.
Uhm - possibly wrong thread? Also, is this a reference to the current situation in the US?
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Well, if it shows as a downloads app, do you have a downloads app on your phone? If so, it should be able to open/access your files.
If you don't have a downloads app, see if you can install one.
Have you checked permissions of your explorer app to make sure it has the permissions it needs?
Have you checked your device settings to make sure your explorer app is allowed proper access? I seem to remember some specific settings that needed to be enabled/allow in Marshmallow, it has been a few years so I can't remember the specifics, but I remember having a series of settings that I had to setup every time I flashed a new ROM to make my 3rd party file manager work the way I needed it.
Have you tried the built file system as described below?
How to Use Android 6.0’s Built-in File Manager
Android includes full access to a file system, complete with support for removable SD cards. But Android itself has never come with a built-in file manager, forcing manufacturers to create their own file manager apps and users to install third-party ones. With Android 6.0, Android now contains a...
www.howtogeek.com

Uhm - possibly wrong thread? Also, is this a reference to the current situation in the US?
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How can it be wrong thread when the OP talks about a spy app pretending to be a folder? I was just clarifying about whats really going on & its not just happening in US rather the whole world. Yes I didn'tprovide a solution though.

OldNoobOne said:
How can it be wrong thread when the OP talks about a spy app pretending to be a folder? I was just clarifying about whats really going on & its not just happening in US rather the whole world. Yes I didn'tprovide a solution though.
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well then I assume that the spy app will do more than locking you out of downloads folder as it is malicious, the hacker probably has much ambition, probably will sell my bank and credit card number on the dark web for a few spare kidneys? lol then if I were the OP I will disconnect it from any sort of internet and soak it in 99.95% military breaking bad grade hydrofloric acid, put it into a nuclear waste lead lined box for retired nukes, and hide myself in a suitcase in the cargo of a plane to north pole (just a nonsense joke but you get the idea)

Droidriven said:
Well, if it shows as a downloads app, do you have a downloads app on your phone? If so, it should be able to open/access your files.
If you don't have a downloads app, see if you can install one.
Have you checked permissions of your explorer app to make sure it has the permissions it needs?
Have you checked your device settings to make sure your explorer app is allowed proper access? I seem to remember some specific settings that needed to be enabled/allow in Marshmallow, it has been a few years so I can't remember the specifics, but I remember having a series of settings that I had to setup every time I flashed a new ROM to make my 3rd party file manager work the way I needed it.
Have you tried the built file system as described below?
How to Use Android 6.0’s Built-in File Manager
Android includes full access to a file system, complete with support for removable SD cards. But Android itself has never come with a built-in file manager, forcing manufacturers to create their own file manager apps and users to install third-party ones. With Android 6.0, Android now contains a...
www.howtogeek.com
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Oh god, why is the file explorer buried like that??? This is the very first time I'm using it since I got this phone years ago. Also, what then is the other "stock" file explorer in the apps list?

OEMs decision. It's just their favorite app. you can install another

OldNoobOne said:
How can it be wrong thread when the OP talks about a spy app pretending to be a folder? I was just clarifying about whats really going on & its not just happening in US rather the whole world. Yes I didn'tprovide a solution though.
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I just briefly checked some screenshots online of stock Alcatel PIXI 4s...and I cannot find this "File Manager" anywhere. So maybe it isn't stock software after all?
However, I found this app at APKMirror:
File Manager-Easy & Smart v7.0.7.1.0656.1_06_0125 APK Download by mie-alcatel.support - APKMirror
File Manager-Easy & Smart v7.0.7.1.0656.1_06_0125 APK Download by mie-alcatel.support - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
And it says that it's from "mie-alcatel.support". Do you really think this is spyware?

[email protected]
haiqigames.com
looks like bloatware to me

TCL and Alcatel direct links to massive spyware operation
TCL
www.gadgetguy.com.au
Oh no...oh no...
What do I do??

The "File Manager" is listed there as well. And I thought that this phone was behaving strange...random reboots and the connection is always slow and showing "E" despite having an LTE contract (maybe to hide traffic that is constantly eating through my monthly data quota?).

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Thank you.

ZAchiver is also an option...

TNSMANI said:
MOD ACTION:
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That's quick...

TNSMANI said:
MOD ACTION:
I have deleted some posts as they were racial and political contrary to Rule 2. I have moved some other posts to HERE since they were totally not relating to the topic of the thread. Please be on topic.
Thank you.
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Mod Edit: Some content removed.
Anyway...as you see, it's not always possible to completely ignore the political dimension when discussing INFOSEC. But to get back on topic: I think the information from Droidriven and OldNoobOne are complementary and spot-on:
1.) The "stock" Android version on the Alcatel PIXI 4 appears to come with malware disguised as a File Manager (mie-alcatel.support, 50 million installs):
{
"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"
}
The actual, built-in file manager is buried inside the settings which, in view of the "bundled" malicious File Manager app, points towards Alcatel/Nokia as culprits.
2.) Question: What do I do with this phone? Is there any way to reliably remove all spyware or would you suggest to just ditch this device? Would rooting and doing
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall
solve the issue?

t0mWiNn31 said:
That's quick...
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Anyway, back to topic!
Question: Considering all the bundled malware on this device, can the files be accessed at all? Do I need to root it? Is it possible to somehow "sanitize" it? And is it even safe to connect it via USB to e.g. my laptop or server?

Stay on the line.....