I just got promoted and was given an LG C900 to use as my cell phone. The previous owner wiped it and when I received it 7.0 was on it.
I did some googling and updated it to 7.5 so it's running Mango now. I'm trying to change the theme accent color. None of them are dark enough. How would I go about making the colors darker or setting some type of custom theme up?
Derple said:
I just got promoted and was given an LG C900 to use as my cell phone. The previous owner wiped it and when I received it 7.0 was on it.
I did some googling and updated it to 7.5 so it's running Mango now. I'm trying to change the theme accent color. None of them are dark enough. How would I go about making the colors darker or setting some type of custom theme up?
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only if you have your device interop unlocked. then you can install Advanced Configuration Tool by Schaps and change accent colors.
Since you have an LG it's easy to unlock your phone following the instructions here. You install MFG tool and modify the registry. After that you can sideload the advanced config tool with for example this.
Thank you for the information. I checked that thread and it says this: This only works on devices that already have a developer-unlock!
My device does not have a developer-unlock so I cannot apply his methods
Derple said:
Thank you for the information. I checked that thread and it says this: This only works on devices that already have a developer-unlock!
My device does not have a developer-unlock so I cannot apply his methods
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that is incorrect, which is good for you . Read the article carefully. if you have an LG device, and ONLY an LG device, you were able to follow the steps to completely unlock your phone at any time, even on Mango. Trust me. It's a known fact that LG devices have the LG MFG tool with built-in registry editor.
dial ##634# on your phone and press call. that will install the LG MFG tool (listed under you apps).
then follow these steps (a lot of steps, but trust me, well worth it, you can sideload homebrew applications and a lot more)
1. Prepare a cup of coffee
2. Open the MFG app. The password is: appmfg#*#
3. Go to Engineer Menu -> Other Settings -> Edit Registry
4. Set your ROOT PATH to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"
5. Set your input path to "\Comm\Security\LVMod"
6. Set your input key to "DeveloperUnlockState" and set to DWORD.
7. Leave input data box empty and tap "SET".
8. The output should be 0.
9. Now enter "1" in the inputbox and tap "SET".
10. The output should be 1.
11. Set your input path to "\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg"
12. Set your input key to "PortalUrlProd" and set to DWORD.
13. Clear the input data box and hit "SET".
14. Output result should be "0".
15. Set your input key to "PortalUrlInt" and set to DWORD.
13. Clear the input data box and hit "SET".
14. Output result should be "0".
15. Set your input path to "\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg\Install"
16. Set your input key to "MaxUnsignedApp" and set to DWORD.
17. Clear the input data box and hit "SET".
18. The output should be 0.
19. Now enter "2147483647" in the inputbox and tap "SET".
20. Output result should be "2147483647".
Thank you. I went ahead and followed those instructions and rebooted. Still installing Windows Phone SDK 7.1 so I can run Tom XAP Installer to see about installing the tools you linked before (hope I'm doing this right).
Derple said:
Thank you. I went ahead and followed those instructions and rebooted. Still installing Windows Phone SDK 7.1 so I can run Tom XAP Installer to see about installing the tools you linked before (hope I'm doing this right).
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cool, this one (XapDeployX) doesn't require VS I believe. Either way, it's a good program to deploy programs because you can use this to update a program without deleting it's settings.
BTW. Advanced Config Tool will install itself in the Settings menu in case you are looking for it. It will throw and error message when you start it, but it will run. I highly recommend not to play with any of the other settings in the program because you can mess up your device. Only use the accent color part.
The program is sometimes picky and doesn't want to start. My experience was to use the deployer above and it worked (compared to another one I tried).
cheers
Ok so I followed the instructions, rebooted, connected to my computer, launched zune, and ran the xap file.
Tom XAP Installer tells me the following:
-Please make sure your phone was unlocked!
-Please make sure you connected device to PC and Zune launched
EDIT: I tried the link you gave me above and that worked great Any other XAP's I should look into? So far this thing is much cooler than the iPhone 3G I had. I just wish it had Citrix, VPN, and could see wifi networks with a hidden SSID
Derple said:
Ok so I followed the instructions, rebooted, connected to my computer, launched zune, and ran the xap file.
Tom XAP Installer tells me the following:
-Please make sure your phone was unlocked!
-Please make sure you connected device to PC and Zune launched
EDIT: I tried the link you gave me above and that worked great Any other XAP's I should look into? So far this thing is much cooler than the iPhone 3G I had. I just wish it had Citrix, VPN, and could see wifi networks with a hidden SSID
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developers are currently rewriting their homebrew tools for Mango. Needs some time. There are a few useful homebew apps in this forum, e.g. r1ng3d to get your custom ringtones. For sideloading apps I highly recommend Phone7Market. You can search the marketplace, review screenshots and deploy with the same program. You can sideload some HTC OEM apps if you like as well. You can find more 3rdMarketPlace applications via this program. If you use the same deployer above you will be able to run them fine on the LG even though they are Samsung or HTC.
derausgewanderte said:
only if you have your device interop unlocked. then you can install Advanced Configuration Tool by Schaps and change accent colors.
Since you have an LG it's easy to unlock your phone following the instructions here. You install MFG tool and modify the registry. After that you can sideload the advanced config tool with for example this.
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you're a very helpful guy, I have my phone unlocked and tweaked thanks to you
scoobysnacks said:
you're a very helpful guy, I have my phone unlocked and tweaked thanks to you
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woah, you seem to be extremely helpful as well looking at your statistics . 2,523 posts and 484 Thanks since July 2011. how do you do that?
that's 21 posts per day
derausgewanderte said:
woah, you seem to be extremely helpful as well looking at your statistics . 2,523 posts and 484 Thanks since July 2011. how do you do that?
that's 21 posts per day
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hahaha boredom really...
I've been on sick leave from work so I haven't had much else to do lol
Trying to see if this is possable....
What I would like to do, is make my WP7 device see my Data Connection as a Wi-Fi connection to download larger apps from the Marketplace when I am away from home or away from a wi-fi connection. Something that could be turned on and off.
Is this even possable ?
I hate the fact because I am on the road I can't buy a new App because of it's size, even tho I am on a full 5 bar 3G connection.....
Thoughts ?
My guess is that there is a throttling bit set in the registry for the Zune app for when not on wifi - I just can't seem to find it.
There's a value which appears to control this limit specified a file in \My Documents\Zune\PimentoCache\Keepers. The files there are downloaded to the phone based on your carrier and OEM, but they can be temporarily replaced (this is how my OEM Marketplace XAPs work).
GoodDayToDie said:
There's a value which appears to control this limit specified a file in \My Documents\Zune\PimentoCache\Keepers. The files there are downloaded to the phone based on your carrier and OEM, but they can be temporarily replaced (this is how my OEM Marketplace XAPs work).
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Are you saying that what I am looking for IS possable ?
If so where do I get started with this ?
I'd love something that could go in the Settings menu to enable a 50mb limit or something, that I can turn off when I am done.
You'll need to interop unlock and/or root your phone so you can browse/edit the registry.
Moved TO WP7 Q&A
Thread moved to WP7 Q&A. Please post in the correct section in the future. Posting in the dev section just to try to get extra exposure is not allowed.
GoodDayToDie said:
There's a value which appears to control this limit specified a file in \My Documents\Zune\PimentoCache\Keepers. The files there are downloaded to the phone based on your carrier and OEM, but they can be temporarily replaced (this is how my OEM Marketplace XAPs work).
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Now that this thread is back open.. I would like to see if it's possable to get to the bottom of this.
What my dream is here... A little app that is in the Settings that will allow you to change your settings to allow the limit to extend to 50-100mb for a short time. This will allow users to download a larger App from the marketplace.
One of my biggest hates on WP7 is when I am on the road (not at home or by a wi-fi network), I can not BUY a new app because of it's size limits.
Has anyone tried this ? And do you need root access on your device for an app to be able to change this setting (by just flipping a switch) ?
Thanks !
Check this thread for more details that might be useful.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1602691&highlight=download+limit
DavidinCT said:
Now that this thread is back open.. I would like to see if it's possable to get to the bottom of this.
What my dream is here... A little app that is in the Settings that will allow you to change your settings to allow the limit to extend to 50-100mb for a short time. This will allow users to download a larger App from the marketplace.
One of my biggest hates on WP7 is when I am on the road (not at home or by a wi-fi network), I can not BUY a new app because of it's size limits.
Has anyone tried this ? And do you need root access on your device for an app to be able to change this setting (by just flipping a switch) ?
Thanks !
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I had the same issue and the solution to it is to edit the xml files LKG_MOConfig.xml and Downloaded_MOConfig.xml located at /My Documents/Zune/PimentoCache/Keepers. The download limit is set to 20 and can be edited to a higher value. I recently downloaded an 80 MB file through my 3G network. The only downside it seems is the files get replaced by the OS in every few days. To get round that I have made the files read-only and testing it. Will let you know how it goes.
And yes it will require a rooted or a fully unlocked phone.
Thanks to ken52787 for figuring out the files and his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1602691
You don't need full unlock, just interop_unlock with a file browser.
Testing myself...
drkfngthdragnlrd said:
Here's the pre-edited files with a 200 MB limit & the "Read Only" attribute set in case it works. You don't need full unlock, just interop_unlock with a file browser.
Testing myself...
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I'd remove these files. These are only valid for T-Mobile and my guess is it'll cause some problems if someone tries to buy apps with them on another network.
If someone can't figure out how to edit the xml themselves and change a single number, they probably shouldn't be messing with this to begin with.
Can these be put in a XAP ?
ken52787 said:
I'd remove these files. These are only valid for T-Mobile and my guess is it'll cause some problems if someone tries to buy apps with them on another network.
If someone can't figure out how to edit the xml themselves and change a single number, they probably shouldn't be messing with this to begin with.
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Good point, had a brain fart & didn;'t think these files might be courier dependent, files removed...
Actually, I'd really appreciate it if multiple people (different carriers in particular, I already have the OEMs) posted their PimentoCache XML files. I'm working on an app that will allow people to easily switch their Marketplace settings (OEM, MO, max download size, etc.).
GDTD - Let me get these files off my Verizon Trophy and I will post so you can add to your xap. I'm off for work so it may not be until later today.
Here are the VZW files. I already edited them for 200MB download limit.
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Hi,
I need some help. I scrued my Omnia 7 touchscreen with the LEO ADVANCED app.
I juste need to set one value to get it working again :
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\Touch]
"PDD"="CotullaTouch.dll"
My question is : how can i edit registry without using my phone screen.
I can : unlock screen, use voice recognisation to launch any installed app, remotely install app (i'm prelly sure)
3 solutions are coming up to my mind:
1 Find a desktop app that allows to edit plugged phone's registry
2 Remotely control my phone ( with a computer, use mouse to change the values with WP7 root tool)
3 (less imaginable) créate an Xap that changes this specific value. I will still be able to install it remotely and to launch it with the voice recognisation.
Can only think of thoses two solution. Its the only solutions i found
rsepierre said:
Hi,
I need some help. I scrued my Omnia 7 touchscreen with the LEO ADVANCED app.
I juste need to set one value to get it working again :
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\Touch]
"PDD"="CotullaTouch.dll"
My question is : how can i edit registry without using my phone screen.
I can : unlock screen, use voice recognisation to launch any installed app, remotely install app (i'm prelly sure)
3 solutions are coming up to my mind:
1 Find a desktop app that allows to edit plugged phone's registry
2 Remotely control my phone ( with a computer, use mouse to change the values with WP7 root tool)
3 (less imaginable) créate an Xap that changes this specific value. I will still be able to install it remotely and to launch it with the voice recognisation.
Can only think of thoses two solution. Its the only solutions i found
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You have the ability to edit the registry from your PC, you will need to follow these steps:
1 - Download and install the registry editor for the PC:
http://www.torchsoft.com/en/download.html
2 - Connect your Windows Phone to the PC.
3 - Start the Zune software and synchronized with the device.
4 - boot registry editor
5 - Then we click on "File / Connect to a portable device Cams"
6 - Usually the device is already connected to the registry editor
7 - Once you have synced the device with the editor, please edit the required record
PS: Sorry for my bad English
The third option is also actually really easy, though you'll need to deploy the app as an update to an already-trusted app (unless you're using a custom ROM that trusts all app by default).
elpinta25 said:
You have the ability to edit the registry from your PC, you will need to follow these steps:
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Thank you, it works (didn't work with the last 4.6.2 version of Registry Workshop, i use the 2.x available here http://www.torchsoft.com/node/5)
Ok i was able to change the registry values from PC, greaaaat step. But i got it wrong, it's not the right value or not all the values i had to set back. I need someone with an Omnia 7 to tell me all the values he has in :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\Touch
I'm already trying to reach LEO ADVANCED's author so see wich ones are modified when we use his app.
Thanks a lot elpinta25
GoodDayToDie said:
The third option is also actually really easy, though you'll need to deploy the app as an update to an already-trusted app (unless you're using a custom ROM that trusts all app by default).
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the problem is that i can't create apps. i'm not a developper
If someone knows any Omnia7 owner, i just need to know what is the value of
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\Touch] "PDD"
and
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\Touch] "DLL"
It is
"DLL"="TouchMDD.dll"
"PDD"="atmel_pdd.dll"
worked perfectly except i had to try multiple times to edit the registry. It didn't work the first time, did several reboot to find the old value still there (PC/mobile sync problem, don't really know)
but it was the right value to change : "atmel_pdd.dll" and the right way to do it. Thank you titi, gooddaytodie and elpinta
good personal day, updated my lumia 1020 for 10.0.14393.105 version after upgrading , I not find more Extras option , Standby screen to be able to enable Glance Background. Anyone know how I enable this option ?
Thank you
phlopes14 said:
good personal day, updated my lumia 1020 for 10.0.14393.105 version after upgrading , I not find more Extras option , Standby screen to be able to enable Glance Background. Anyone know how I enable this option ?
Thank you
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Nope!, Glance dont working anymore in Redstone builds (14393 / 1495 / 14926) if you want glance, keep phone in TH2 (last 10586.545)
phlopes14 said:
good personal day, updated my lumia 1020 for 10.0.14393.105 version after upgrading , I not find more Extras option , Standby screen to be able to enable Glance Background. Anyone know how I enable this option ?
Thank you
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I recently updated to 10.0.14393.187 and got glance working by copying the older version of glance and tweaking/adding some registry settings. Might be worth trying yourself.
You need to be able to access the phone in mass storage mode. Unless you know how to put files on your phone another way. Then do that instead.
Followed these instructions here to update and how to edit the registry:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68222287&postcount=3
Glance file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...-rs1-build-t3319375/post67795323#post67795323
(I followed the rest of the thread for more instructions. I also highly recommend reading through)
Used WPinternals to set 1020 to mass storage mode.
This says where to copy the extracted files. I had to run a file explorer program as administrator to copy the files. (I used explorer++).
dape16 said:
I connected my Lumia 1020 in Mass Storage mode and then transferred the missing files to "\Data\\SharedData\\OEM\\Public". Then I used regedit to add the missing keys. In the SOFTWARE hive all the keys were needed, in SYSTEM I just changed these two values: "ImagePath"="c:\\windows\\system32\\OEMServiceHost.exe -k NsgGlance" and "PreshutdownTimeout"=dword:00000032.
Good luck.
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If you do happen to have a backup from a working build. I believe you can import the registries you need. I don't know how to do that exactly though. Otherwise continue.
When doing the registry part use only one backslash (\) not two. That took me a while to figure out.
First registry set. Took a little bit to put these all in.
titi66200 said:
Glance working on lumia 1020 Win Redstone 10.0.14390.0.
I have restored this keys from my backup 10.0.10586.494.
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\Nokia\lpm]
"AlwaysOnInCharger"=dword:00000000
"AppGraphicTimeout"=dword:00000000
"BSSwitchOffTimeout"=dword:0000001e
"ClockAndIndicatorsCustomColor"=dword:00000000
"DarkMode"=dword:00000000
"DarkModeElements"=dword:0000000f
"DarkModeEnd"=dword:000001a4
"DarkModeOverrideColor"=dword:00000000
"DarkModeStart"=dword:00000528
"DarkModeThreshold"=dword:00004e20
"DoubleTapEnabled"=dword:00000000
"Enabled"=dword:00000001
"MinimizeIcon"=dword:00000000
"Mode"=dword:00000000
"MoveClock"=dword:00000000
"NormalModeElements"=dword:0000001f
"SwipeEnabled"=dword:00000000
"SwitchOffTimeout"=dword:0000000f
"PanelType"=dword:00000001
"ShowDetailedAppStatus"=dword:00000000
"ShowSystemNotifications"=dword:00000000
"FontFile"="\\Data\\SharedData\\OEM\\Public\\lpmFonts_4.1.12.4\\lpmFont_wxga.bin"
"AppGraphicGestures"=dword:00000000
"SingleTapWakeup"=dword:00000000
"EnablePublicSDK"=dword:00000000
"SupportedTouchEvents"=dword:00000000
And
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\Nokia\NokiaSvcHost\Plugins\NsgGlance\NlpmService]
"PluginPath"="\\Data\\SharedData\\OEM\\Public\\NsgGlance_NlpmServiceImpl_4.1.12.4.dll"
"Path"="C:\\Data\\SharedData\\OEM\\Public\\NsgGlance_NlpmService_4.1.11.3.dll"
"Version"="4.1.12.4"
"PluginVersion"="4.1.12.4"
"Enabled"=dword:00000001
"UsingBeta"=dword:00000000
"UseBeta"=dword:00000000
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And Second set. I think most of these were already there. Just a few things needed to be tweaked.
titi66200 said:
If not working check this
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\NlpmService]
"Description"="Standby screen service"
"DisplayName"="NlpmService"
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000000
"FailureActions"=hex:80,51,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,04,00,00,00,14,00,00,\
00,01,00,00,00,e8,03,00,00,01,00,00,00,e8,03,00,00,01,00,00,00,e8,03,00,00,\
00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
"ImagePath"="c:\\windows\\system32\\OEMServiceHost.exe -k NsgGlance"
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"PreshutdownTimeout"=dword:00000032
"RequiredPrivileges"=hex(7):53,00,65,00,43,00,68,00,61,00,6e,00,67,00,65,00,4e,\
00,6f,00,74,00,69,00,66,00,79,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,\
67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,49,00,6e,00,63,00,72,00,65,00,61,00,73,00,65,\
00,57,00,6f,00,72,00,6b,00,69,00,6e,00,67,00,53,00,65,00,74,00,50,00,72,00,\
69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,43,00,72,00,65,\
00,61,00,74,00,65,00,47,00,6c,00,6f,00,62,00,61,00,6c,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,\
76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,00,00
"ServiceSidType"=dword:00000001
"Start"=dword:00000003
"Type"=dword:00000020
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\NlpmService\Parameters]
"ServiceDll"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,\
00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,\
4e,00,6c,00,70,00,6d,00,53,00,65,00,72,00,76,00,69,00,63,00,65,00,2e,00,64,\
00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00
"ServiceDllUnloadOnStop"=dword:00000001
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\NlpmService\TriggerInfo]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\NlpmService\TriggerInfo\0]
"Action"=dword:00000001
"Data0"=hex:75,38,bc,a3,3e,06,8a,41
"Data1"=hex:00,00,00,00,01,00,00,00
"DataType0"=dword:00000001
"DataType1"=dword:00000001
"Guid"=hex:16,28,7a,2d,5e,0c,fc,45,9c,e7,57,0e,5e,cd,e9,c9
"Type"=dword:00000007
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Don't forget to unload the hive when you're all done. Unless you use a different registry editor. I'm sure you'll figure it out.
I also changed a couple of settings but people got it working without changing them.
Good luck.
thedayi said:
I recently updated to 10.0.14393.187 and got glance working by copying the older version of glance and tweaking/adding some registry settings. Might be worth trying yourself.
You need to be able to access the phone in mass storage mode. Unless you know how to put files on your phone another way. Then do that instead.
Followed these instructions here to update and how to edit the registry:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68222287&postcount=3
Glance file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...-rs1-build-t3319375/post67795323#post67795323
(I followed the rest of the thread for more instructions. I also highly recommend reading through)
Used WPinternals to set 1020 to mass storage mode.
This says where to copy the extracted files. I had to run a file explorer program as administrator to copy the files. (I used explorer++).
If you do happen to have a backup from a working build. I believe you can import the registries you need. I don't know how to do that exactly though. Otherwise continue.
When doing the registry part use only one backslash (\) not two. That took me a while to figure out.
First registry set. Took a little bit to put these all in.
And Second set. I think most of these were already there. Just a few things needed to be tweaked.
Don't forget to unload the hive when you're all done. Unless you use a different registry editor. I'm sure you'll figure it out.
I also changed a couple of settings but people got it working without changing them.
Good luck.
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yesss!!!!! with this procedure it's working in 14393.189!!! ... and in 14393.189 onedrive sync is working too!! (off topic but important for me).
I've tried to complete this mission a few times, each ending in disaster...until now.
Summary:
The parental control applications too are restrictive. Amazon made some slight changes to the Android code which gave these applications full, and in my opinion unnecessary control of the tablets and the security options. Disabling or uninstalling them can and will eventually cause you to reflash stock firmware. That's because they are labeled as "device/profile owner applications". Located in /data/system is 'device_owner.xml'. That file configures the apps as device/profile owners and doing anything to stop them results in a disaster, often unfixable without reflashing stock. The idea was to trick FireOS by switching device owner applications right from under it's nose. It's not easy but it is possible.
This will be along guide. one or two of these steps may not even be necessary but I am going to present them as I did them and was successful. Beyond that you are free to remove steps and try the process at your will. However any deviation from the guide can result in damage to your device. Even this guide may result in damage to your device, because not everyone's results will be the same. From here on out you are on your own and I am not responsible for any damage done to your devices. This will take some time, if you do not have it it is recommended you do not continue until you do. It will not be possible to pause for extended periods through this guide. This WILL REQUIRE a factory reset. You must be rooted or have an unlocked tablet to complete the guide. You must also have the Google play store and related services installed as system applications in priv-app folder. For this it's recommended to flash a pico Gapps package in TWRP.
THIS OPERATION WAS PERFORMED ON A DEVICE THAT WAS DEODEXED ON 5.6.1.0 WITH A 5.3.6.0 (LATEST FIREOS) BOOT IMAGE. This will not likely work on a stock ROM that has not been deodexed.
Instructions:
1. You need to download an application that uninstalls system applications. Any one of them will do so long as it works. You will absolutely need to download an application that does this. Also download a root file explorer.
2. Uninstall the application called 'Managed provisioning.' then open a shell using a terminal emulator or ADB. Then type the commands below.
Code:
adb shell
su
settings put global device_provisioned 0
3. Go to settings > security > device administrator and make sure Google pay is a device administrator. This is very important and you must not miss this step.
4. Using a root explorer, go to /data/system and copy device_owner.xml to your internal storage. If using your PC please use Notepad++, though it's recommended you complete the following tasks on your device.
4b. Go to system/etc/permissions/ and open handheld_core_hardware.xml in a text editor. Find the line that says: <!-- feature name="android.software.managed_users" --> and replace that line with the one below, save the file and reboot:
Code:
<feature name="android.software.managed_users" />
5. Then go to your internal storage and open the file device_owner.xml in a text editor. Replace the lines of text with the text below, making sure the format is NOT changed from the original and save the file:
Code:
<profile-owner package="com.google.android.gms" name="Google Play services" userId="0" component="com.google.android.gms/com.google.android.gms.mdm.receivers.MdmDeviceAdminReceiver" />
6. NOTE: this step CANNOT be done in TWRP. Again Using a root explorer, copy and paste device_owner.xml to /data/system, overwriting the current one (remember to back up the original). Set permissions to rw (0600) and reboot. If there are no errors or popups and your home and recents button still work after rebooting, continue to the next step.
7. Reboot to recovery and clear/wipe cache and dalvik and reboot system. When booted, if no pop errors from anything, open the uninstaller app you downloaded and uninstall Parental Controls and Parental monitoring. Again reboot to recovery and wipe cache and dalvik and reboot system.
8. Again if no errors, reboot to recovery again and this time do a factory reset. This step is very important and cannot be missed. It is absolutely required that the data be wiped on the device or the device and system will recognize it is no longer owner of said device and it will start shutting you out of security and other options on the device.
9. When rebooted, Open the shell in terminal emulator again or ADB and type the following command below. A reboot should not be necessary when done:
Code:
su
settings put global device_provisioned 1
10. Download an activity launcher (I use activity manager and yes you need to pay a slight fee to use the root part of the launcher, but it's worth it.) Scroll settings and search for 'generic lockscreen set' and long press it to open it with root access. All of your lock screen options should be open and available to you even after removing the parental applications. If they are congratulations you have now remove parental applications and the restrictions that came with them from your device. Go back to /data/system and you will also notice that the device_owner.xml is gone. Killing 2 birds with one stone. If any lockscreen options are blocked then you have failed to properly remove the parental applications and the policies that go along with them.
NOTE: You may need to deactivate 'smart lock' and trusted gms as that may interfere with some lock screen options.
I'll let you guys decide, but I think the device is vastly improved in terms of performance and in Internet connectability after removing these applications.
Edit: forgot a step. Can't believe I did that.
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I must have goofed. I did a factory reset and now my tablet is back to stock. lol
Edit: I take that back. I tap on parental controls and nothing happens lol
Edit2: Yep It's running good. You were right too. It seems like it runs a lot smoother without amazon's parental controls.
Shadow Death said:
I must have goofed. I did a factory reset and now my tablet is back to stock. lol
Edit: I take that back. I tap on parental controls and nothing happens lol
Edit2: Yep It's running good. You were right too. It seems like it runs a lot smoother without amazon's parental controls.
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Cuz I'm pretty sure without the support of manage profiles, the parental applications actually cut down on a Wi-Fi speed. I don't think it's cutting short the connection, rather the metrics and scripts associated with other apps and configs, cause it to constantly disconnect and reconnect. also fireOS doesn't like when you have more than one network saved at a time, in the same area. You can also delete etc/wifiloglevels.sh if you are on the deodexed rom. Can also set the value of the line in build prop for wifi rssi levels to ""
Shadow Death said:
I must have goofed. I did a factory reset and now my tablet is back to stock. lol
Edit: I take that back. I tap on parental controls and nothing happens lol
Edit2: Yep It's running good. You were right too. It seems like it runs a lot smoother without amazon's parental controls.
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Add: you Dan probably reinstall the managed provisioning app. It might let you create a work profile I am not sure. I am going to experiment with that more tomorrow.
I'd like to add that I am on the same battery cycle as the other day when I started this process at 65%. I haven't been as aggressive in my use as much as normal this weekend but I haven't had to put it on the charger all well and usually I have to do that a few times a week if I really use it.
I forgot to mention that step 4 and possibly 5 seem jumbled.
Shadow Death said:
I forgot to mention that step 4 and possibly 5 seem jumbled.
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Are you using the app?
DragonFire1024 said:
Are you using the app?
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I'm not sure what app you mean. What I meant was this part:
Using a root explorer, go to /data/system and copy device_owner.xml to your internal storage and open it in a text editor. If using your PC please use Notepad++, though it's recommended you complete the following tasks on your device. Open system/etc/permissions/handheld_core_hardware.xml in a text editor.
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Shadow Death said:
I'm not sure what app you mean. What I meant was this part:
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I'll fix it tomorrow. Thanks.
DragonFire1024 said:
I'll fix it tomorrow. Thanks.
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I figured out what you meant but I thought I would point it out just in case others can't.
Shadow Death said:
I figured out what you meant but I thought I would point it out just in case others can't.
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Worded it a bit better and broke it apart somewhat. I definitely saw where one would get lost right there. Good eyes!
Hi Dragon Fire,
Is it now working ok? I have the HD8 (7th generation) and would like to eliminate the restrictions of the parental control.
masterted said:
Hi Dragon Fire,
Is it now working ok? I have the HD8 (7th generation) and would like to eliminate the restrictions of the parental control.
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Every thing is working so far as I can see. There is a slight delay with some apps that require a lock screen be activated for them to work. I use a WiFi app my provider provides and it requires a screen lock. It failed to recognize it at first. Clearing the providers app cache and restarting it worked.
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Hi guys, I got a couple questions about this process...
Could someone who did it already check to see if it is possible to change the language of the tablet? On my own tablet, I get a message about parental controls being required, however my own tablet was rooted and debloated a different way last year. In my case, I don't care about changing the language, and I'm totally satisfied with the results I got.
I ask because I'd like to do this "stock Android look & feel" process for a friend (they do not even have an Amazon account, nor want one), but they need to be able to switch language between English and Spanish on a regular basis, and I don't want to mess up their tablet with mods that would prevent this.
Thanks for any insights you guys might have on this... really appreciate the hard work and vast knowledge represented here on XDA.
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