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Instaling market and gapps on stock 5699

I've been using the new stock tnt 5699 for 3 days now, it seems to be far more stable and fast than previous versions, flash plays well on almost all the web pages I've tested, it only needs market and google applications to turn it into a really useful rom. So these are the modifications to "The Viewsonic G Tablet Super Thread (w/Market, Gmail, and Maps!)" to have it up and runnig:
1. Download and install z4root
2. Run z4root and choose "permanently root" to root your gtablet
3. Download and install rootexplorer
3. Run root explorer and Mount "/system" as R/w
4. Download and unzip gtablet ( http://forum.xda-developers.com attachment.php?attachmentid=432583&d=1288749538) into your sdcard
5. Copy the contents of G Tablet\permissions to System\etc\permissions
6. Copy the contents of G Tablet\lib to System\lib
7. Copy the contents o G Tablet\APP into your system\app folder
8. Install them in this order:
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
OneTimeInitializer.apk
Talk.apk
Vending.apk
Gmail.apk
Maps.apk
9. Make sure you remount "/system" as R/O when you're done!
10. Restart your G, Connect to Wifi
11. Open rootexplorer and Mount "/system" as R/W
12. In rootexplorer long press in "/system/build.prop" and choose "open in text editor"
13. Where it says "ro.product.device=harmony" change it to: "ro.product.device=olympus"
14. Press menu button and select save and exit.
15. Perform the following steps:
Go into Settings.
Go into Applications.
Select Manage Aplications (all).
Select Market.
Select Clear Cache.
Select Force Stop.
Hit back button once.
Select Services Framework.
Select Clear Data.
Select Force Stop.
Back to home screen.
16. Open market (you should get an error message)
17. Reboot gtab.
18. Let it sort things out on its own. Go into Market.
19. Enjoy Market.
The only thing not working is the google calendar
Hope this is useful

Thanks this is extremely helpful. What are the three copied folders Permission/Lib/App needed for?
Also, are you getting any force closes with any of the apps after installing the market?

Android Market without rooting?
Is it possible to install the Android Market without rooting? Or un-root after installing the Market?
The reason I ask is movie rentals from the Android Market. Movies won't play on rooted devices. Just wishing there were some way of getting movies rentals to work.

digitalcoup said:
Is it possible to install the Android Market without rooting? Or un-root after installing the Market?
The reason I ask is movie rentals from the Android Market. Movies won't play on rooted devices. Just wishing there were some way of getting movies rentals to work.
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I haven't tried it on the Gtab, but I'd look at Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper (https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper). It allows you to unroot/root if you're already rooted. It was developed for the Kindle Fire to re-root after OTA updates, but it also works to backup and unroot for apps that don't like root. I've used it on a couple of non-Kindle devices and it works great.

I was successfully able to run this:
- with temporary root
- using free es file explorer
The changes I did were:
2) instead of Permanent Root, I chose Temporary root. I needed to enable USB debugging first, but temporary root worked.
3) Instead of root explorer I used ES file Explorer. The Viewsonic-installed 1.x version did not work. I downloaded a newer version 1.6.1 from estrongs.com
Also, it took a few tries for market to show up under "system applications" in tap&tap's settings screen. I didn't have an "applications (all)", it may have been a root explorer thing.
I'm waiting for Market to self update like help says it will. This old version did FC on me once.

You don't even need root to install the Market on stock!
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Have u tried this on an unrooted gtab? If so are the steps the same without the need to rw
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Wait a sec, does system even need rw? Without root it cant be changed to rw.
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I have a question about step 3. How do you download root explorer when you don't yet have access to the Market?
[Edit] Never mind. I found an alternative method of getting gapps on to my Gtablet. It is an update file that automated the gapps install. Do a web search for "Gtablet Back to Stock w/ a few modifications" and you will find it. It is a February 22, 2012 entry of a blog entitled "Salvatore's Place"

I did the above and every thing works perfect except that I have the old market and its not updating. any help on that?

junooni said:
I did the above and every thing works perfect except that I have the old market and its not updating. any help on that?
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I wrote a program called OogleVox, which installs the Play Store on rooted devices. It is a little more comprehensive than these instructions and other than modifying the build.prop it sets everything up. Does anyone want to try it out? http://goo.im/devs/danifunker/OogleVox
Please post your results.
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danifunker said:
I wrote a program called OogleVox, which installs the Play Store on rooted devices. It is a little more comprehensive than these instructions and other than modifying the build.prop it sets everything up. Does anyone want to try it out? http://goo.im/devs/danifunker/OogleVox
Please post your results.
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Okay, so I have TNT Lite 4.20 installed. Will your prog install the Play Store on my tablet? Do I install it like any other .apk?
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Some apps in zip won't install
Everything worked fine until I tried to install googleservicesframework.apk. Goes thru process then says App not installed. Help!

[Resolved] [Q] Change default download location/downloader

I am using a Sprint Samsung Galaxy SIII running Cyanogen Mod 11 LTE build.
I am new to the fourm. I know many people have asked how to change the download location before, but I am unable to even use a alternate downloader. I use chrome beta as my browser. I downloaded ES File Explorer and Download Manager, but it never prompted me to use either as the default downloader. I even went into the settings and cleared the defaults. It still never prompted me to use them. Can anyone help?

foxrumor said:
I am using a Sprint Samsung Galaxy SIII running Cyanogen Mod 11 LTE build.
I am new to the fourm. I know many people have asked how to change the download location before, but I am unable to even use a alternate downloader. I use chrome beta as my browser. I downloaded ES File Explorer and Download Manager, but it never prompted me to use either as the default downloader. I even went into the settings and cleared the defaults. It still never prompted me to use them. Can anyone help?
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I use ES File Explorer also and if you want to change the download folder or location goto:
=> Fast access (swipe to right)
=> Go to settings (in back) - select
and you will see a another menu with: - display settings - cleanup settings - Directory settings
- Select and you can change your home directory - your bluetooth share path and your download path
You just need to search a little bit in your apk

philos64 said:
I use ES File Explorer also and if you want to change the download folder or location goto:
=> Fast access (swipe to right)
=> Go to settings (in back) - select
and you will see a another menu with: - display settings - cleanup settings - Directory settings
- Select and you can change your home directory - your bluetooth share path and your download path
You just need to search a little bit in your apk
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Thanks, but for some reason it never prompted me to use it as a downloader. Do you have a fix for that? I think it is a very rare problem since I couldn't find anything about it on the form.

foxrumor said:
Thanks, but for some reason it never prompted me to use it as a downloader. Do you have a fix for that? I think it is a very rare problem since I couldn't find anything about it on the form.
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No I'm really sorry.
Have you try to uninstall, wipe cache and dalvik by your recovery, and re-install.

foxrumor said:
I am using a Sprint Samsung Galaxy SIII running Cyanogen Mod 11 LTE build.
I am new to the fourm. I know many people have asked how to change the download location before, but I am unable to even use a alternate downloader. I use chrome beta as my browser. I downloaded ES File Explorer and Download Manager, but it never prompted me to use either as the default downloader. I even went into the settings and cleared the defaults. It still never prompted me to use them. Can anyone help?
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You can try UC BROWSER. With this app you can set default download any where you want.
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george brown said:
You can try UC BROWSER. With this app you can set default download any where you want.
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I tried it, but it wouldn't let me pick my downloads folder on the sd card.

Well now for some reason es file explorer just started working. Thanks for your help guys!
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foxrumor said:
Well now for some reason es file explorer just started working. Thanks for your help guys!
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Sounds good :good:
If your problem is resolved, can you change the title of your OP and insert [resolved]
Thanks in advance

I used Micromax Bolt A065,nd CM browser.
i want to change my download location, when i tap on -change download location option > internal storage. This browser show me that- No permision, how can i fix this problem plz help me guys

How can write in SD in marshmallow?

I have Xperia z5(E6653) 32.2.A.0.224 marshmallow 6.0.1 and I don't know how to write in SD I try but nothing.. One app say that.... Save path lacks write access.. Why? How can fix it

stathis18 said:
I have Xperia z5(E6653) 32.2.A.0.224 marshmallow 6.0.1 and I don't know how to write in SD I try but nothing.. One app say that.... Save path lacks write access.. Why? How can fix it
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Got no problems writing to SD using file managers, what app are you currently using? (currently i use ES file explorer)
Possibly your app does not have the proper permissions and can be reset by simply re-installing the app.
Once you re-open it, android will show prompts for access permissions to your device (i.e. access to storage.. etc.) allow it and it should work as normal.

I mean I don't have problem to move or copy files.. I have problem like.. The app GBA.emu say this save path lacks write access

stathis18 said:
I mean I don't have problem to move or copy files.. I have problem like.. The app GBA.emu say this save path lacks write access
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As i recall apps designed and created before kitkat will have access problems as older android provide them access automatically.
Can you try accessing Settings>>Apps. Select GBA.Emu select permission and enable storage switch.
If still has access problems, you may need to enable all as this was the app design when it was created =)

I try but nothing.. Any way to mod my SD to write?

stathis18 said:
I try but nothing.. Any way to mod my SD to write?
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got no additional options as root for this device is not available. Tried another app, gamedroid and saves to device is has no problem on it.

I try thanks

[Not MX bug] MX Player doesn't see OTG drive

I'm using a nexus 6P running STOCK (but rooted with SuperSU SR5) Android 8.1. MX Player pro doesn't see my OTG drive thats properly mounted by the system to /mnt/media_rw/796E-1AFF (system properly identifies it as the volume mounted label "128GB"). There's also a binary file "128GB in /usbstorage
I've manually added /storage/emulated/0/usbStorage to the DEFAULT map list and it's still not working. The weird thing? When i browse to the drive using FX Explorer and share a video file TO MX Player, it DOES work and the file plays. Though MXP first has to do considerable loading before playback.
What am i missing here? I'd like to get this fixed before i leave on a trip the 27th of this month

Ch3vr0n said:
I'm using a nexus 6P running STOCK (but rooted with SuperSU SR5) Android 8.1. MX Player pro doesn't see my OTG drive thats properly mounted by the system to /mnt/media_rw/796E-1AFF (system properly identifies it as the volume mounted label "128GB"). There's also a binary file "128GB in /usbstorage
I've manually added /storage/emulated/0/usbStorage to the DEFAULT map list and it's still not working. The weird thing? When i browse to the drive using FX Explorer and share a video file TO MX Player, it DOES work and the file plays. Though MXP first has to do considerable loading before playback.
What am i missing here? I'd like to get this fixed before i leave on a trip the 27th of this month
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Are you using any scripts or mods to mount the USB storage?
In general, /mnt/media_rw can't be accessed by the third party apps until or unless you fix the permissions.
Can you just tap on reload button on MX Player main screen & collect the bug report from MX Player help menu on completion of the scanning? It will help us to understand the actual issue.

Currently i'm not using any scripts no. I have tried to use Chainfire's "Stickmount" but that didn't help either. Log attached

Ch3vr0n said:
Currently i'm not using any scripts no. I have tried to use Chainfire's "Stickmount" but that didn't help either. Log attached
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It looks like it needs root to scan the OTG mount point. The file system has reverted with access denied error when it tried to scan 796E-1AFF. When MX Player has tried to scan /storage/emulated/0/usbStorage/128GB, it has got the cross-device link error.
How do you access in FX?
What's the path of the OTG mount point?
We have tried OTG on Nexus 6P with latest stock android. There is no such path (/storage/emulated/0/usbStorage) in our device.
In FX, had to manually grant the permission through SAF request.

Device is rooted and FX has root access. I can access #system. Though i just checked and SuperSU app is missing after updating to 8.1. Currently not having any luck installing it from either the APK or play store. Android says "installed" but i can't select "open" after installing apk and play store goes through install process but when "finished" button just says "install" again as in not installed.
I tried deleting the UsbStorage folder but i get access denied. I did manage to delete on of the 128GB labels via root system > storage >
Through FX i simply attached the device > clicked the new icon > got a popup > selected drive > done
All root access requiring apps continue to have root and work fine
I'll flash a full factory firmware incl wiping everything and report back
even after flashing the factory image + sideloading SR5 su app was missing. But this time it did install through play store? Got asked to update binary. Now bootlooping. UGH
I'll see if i can restore a backup and continue this in then new year. Leaving on trip on wednesday so aint got much time left to tinker with things

@Thirumalai.K Well after flashing that factory image i had a couple hickups. Eventually managed to restore a backup. Attached, latest logs. Would it perhaps be possible to add root capabilities to MX Player? No idea what you mean by "SAF Request". All i do know that not too long ago the USB drive button listed the drives label "128GB" and not "796E-1AFF"

@Thirumalai.K
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@Thirumalai.K
And another Bump
Issue remains open
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Ch3vr0n said:
@Thirumalai.K
And another Bump
Issue remains open
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MX Player doesn't use root permissions for scanning. So, If the permissions are proper to read the files without root, there shouldn't be any issues. In your logs, It's very clear that MX has received the access denied error. So, It's something that needs to be fixed on your end.

I don't know what I can say. I'm using FULL STOCK android 8.1 directly from Google, only rooted. I've just tried again and no luck. Stickmount mounts the device to /sdcard/usbStorage/128gb but I can't set that path. The path browser won't let me get higher than /storage
So I can't set the path manually.
If you can tell me what I need to do manually to fix this I'd be happy to try it.
New log attached
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Ch3vr0n said:
I don't know what I can say. I'm using FULL STOCK android 8.1 directly from Google, only rooted. I've just tried again and no luck. Stickmount mounts the device to /sdcard/usbStorage/128gb but I can't set that path. The path browser won't let me get higher than /storage
So I can't set the path manually.
If you can tell me what I need to do manually to fix this I'd be happy to try it.
New log attached
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/sdcard basically link to /storage/emulated/0. when MX Player tries to access the directory you have mentioned, it receives cross-device link error. You can see the following lines on the logs.
Code:
[COLOR="Red"]E *MX.Directory: Can't open directory '/storage/emulated/0/usbStorage/128GB'. errno=18[/COLOR]
Can you access the same location through a file manager without root?

@Ch3vr0n
We have checked from our end. It seems to be an issue with Stick Mount itself.
You can see similar complaints at stick mount thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/23-03-2014-stickmount-v3-01-t1400034/page46

Thirumalai.K said:
@Ch3vr0n
We have checked from our end. It seems to be an issue with Stick Mount itself.
You can see similar complaints at stick mount thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/23-03-2014-stickmount-v3-01-t1400034/page46
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That last log afaik is from WITHOUT stickmount, and it doesn't work either. FX explorer can access the drive and the content itself via partition ID but not through volume label. Drive shows up as 7E53-xxxx or something.
At least from the home screen. I'll have to check if a shortcut works
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I havent been able to do that test yet, @Thirumalai.K but do you have any alternative to Stickmount that works on O and with nfts support? I can't find one.

I met same issue, and could be resolved by 'setenforce 0'
I did not check in the log but it should be blocked by SELinux
Just need to add allow rules to sepolicy

yeah right, i'm not going to set my kernel to permissive. Too big of a security risc. Smells like a postcount post to me.

Question Install apk from local storage

Hey guy's, I hope somebody can help me out here. I can't find any explanation on internet. I want to install an apk from the local storage on my Rog phone 5 ( android 12,un rooted) .
In the old days it was pretty simple, just a slide to activate the "allow unknown sources", click on the apk file and it would install. Now on the rog phone 5 in the apps&notifications, special app-acces, install unknown apps it only shows a few apps that I can give permissions to install from unknown sources. Like Chrome, file manager, gmail, brave browser etc. ( see picture). So I give the file manager or brave the permission,restart the phone, go to the apk in the file manager but it won't install.
It will just show the contents of the apk. If I select the apk I can remove it, rename it, compress it, anything but install it.
I can choose open with brave but still nothing happens. I tried downloading an app in the playstore to install apk files but it won't even list the apk file. I have no clue why they made something that used to be so easy so complicated. So I hope somebody can enlighten me how to install an apk on this phone. Thanks in advance!

Have you enabled install unknown apps in developers options ? Special app access allows you to allow/not allow individual apps to install unknown apk files. I think you have to enable it in developer options for the native installer first. I may be wrong but it's worth checking.

I'll go check if the option is there and let you know. Tnx man.

The only thing I found was " force app allowance on external drive" and but it changed nothing.

Piriroekoe said:
The only thing I found was " force app allowance on external drive" and but it changed nothing.
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you could try
Code:
adb shell settings put secure install_non_market_apps 1
adb shell settings put secure unknown_sources_default_reversed 1
that would be from terminal on pc or you could install settings database editor from play store and grant it permissions via adb and you will have gui to change system settings

Could you please walk me through how to do this? Tnx.

Piriroekoe said:
Could you please walk me through how to do this? Tnx.
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Ok, first I guess I need to ask some questions. Have you tried a different file manager, installed thru play store ? How many .apk files have you tried to install ? If it is just the one app that you have in storage it may be corrupt. Have you tried a fresh copy of it ? Is it an old app and is it compatible with your Android version ?
I don't know what I was thinking, that isn't in developer options anyway, it's in security. It would seem odd for them to remove the ability to install personal apk.