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[MOD][DEV][VIDEO] Debranding Rooted Rogers/AT&T One X (1.82 safe)[Updated 05.14.2012]

[MOD][DEV][VIDEO] Debranding Rooted Rogers/AT&T One X (1.82 safe)[Updated 05.14.2012]
Now that you have root, you most likely want to de-brand your device... but since we don’t have any rom's yet or a flashing method available, you'll have to do things manually for the time being.
FYI AT&T Users: This debranding will not remove all the tiny additions to framework that AT&T has made (like the AT&T 4G logo in your notification bar).
Notes:
- Look at the changes to the added files, Note for yourself what the changes are instead of talking b.s. and complaining that you're having problems with 'this' or 'that' when 'this' or 'that' has nothing to do with the changes this mod makes.
- Substitutions to the process are NOT acceptable and anyone not following the process to the Letter will not be helped if you are experiencing issues.
- If you're a new user, please watch the following video.
DO NOT USE 'ROOT EXPLORER', USE ES FILE EXPLORER!
• Go into settings->power and uncheck 'fastboot' <-THIS IS IMPORTANT (It is like 'Hibernate' in Windows)
• Download es file explorer from the market and grant it root access and make /system/ mountable (done in the app's settings, two seperate settings - one for root, one for mountable / & /system/ )
• Extract the contents of the attached zip to the internal pc-usb mountable storage. (its a folder named 'system')
• Use file explorer cut to the 'system' folder you extracted and then paste into ' / ' overwriting existing files.
• Reboot your device
• Delete the items listed in the attached text found within their respective directories as dictated in the text.
***(You will get force close/error messages for the files you've just deleted, this is normal)***
• Reboot your device again and you'll be free of bloatware and branding.
(OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) • Reset/Data Wipe your phone as shown in the video.
The Video is for those new to Android & Depicts the Rogers debranding, AT&T procedure is identical, files to remove are different.
Please Note: 'Fastboot' is already turned off in the video
I made the video late at night, and sorry about it being slightly out of focus.
Also, correction, the /sdcard/ partition is what I ment by 'SD Card'
You now have a 'Vanilla' HTC One XL!
(the real name of the device)
What’s included in the zip:
(you can remove the media_profiles.xml from the files to copy over, if you want to leave the camera the way it is!)
• Up-to-date hosts file (Rogers & AT&T)
• Edited WiFi config files for better wifi performance (Rogers & AT&T)
• Edited media_profiles (Rogers & AT&T)
- decrease the compression of images (95,80,70 is now 100,95,90)
- increased max size for pictures by both camera's.
- increased max frame rate of non-timelapse video's from 30 to 60 fps (so if more frames can be captured it will!)
- increase duration of rear camera video recording from 30 to 60 minutes
• Cleaned up build.prop's (Rogers & AT&T, both are different)
• Edited default.xml's removing branding and customizations (Rogers & AT&T)
• Restores Missing system apps like Flashlight, FM Radio, MySkydrive (AT&T)
• Increased MMS size's & removed the AT&T mail signature (AT&T)(Roger's one doesnt need this, wern't crippled to begin with)
UPDATE:
• Added more selectable languages
• Changed build props a little (for uniformity).
• Changed the included apps in the AT&T build to deodexed ones (like the ones I posted in the other thread)
• Added the original VoiceDialer that was omitted (both versions)
(NOTE: FACTORY DATA RESET WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE. YOU WILL NOT LOOSE ROOT)

If you're stuck in a bootloop because you may have buggered the process because you thought doing multiple steps at once wont hurt..
Here's a noob's guide to restoring your Rogers One X back to out of the box
Some users who decided to flash the Tegra 3 model's boot img / recovery img and then restoring the original ones
from the rogers release have been reporting problems restoring from a signed OEM rom's zip.

there is one rom, but we have no way to flash
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/20860-romapr-07evitas-seriesvirtuous-one-xl-v130/
its just stock of the latest ruu as far as I know

SN4K3B1T3 said:
there is one rom, but we have no way to flash
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/20860-romapr-07evitas-seriesvirtuous-one-xl-v130/
its just stock of the latest ruu as far as I know
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the latest RUU rom img is 1.73, both AT&T and Rogers is 1.73.xxx.1 (502 and 631 respectively)
Their rom is, for lack of a better term, untested, and hinging on the premise that it'll work due to similarities of the One XL and One S platforms.
I dont doubt it'll improve now that they can properly apply changes and test their assumptions... if one of their members even has the device to test it on.

JSLEnterprises said:
the latest RUU rom img is 1.73, both AT&T and Rogers is 1.73.xxx.1
Their rom is, for lack of a better term, untested, and hinging on the premise that it'll work due to similarities of the One XL and One S platforms.
I dont doubt it'll improve now that they can properly apply changes and test their assumptions.
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i think this may be what people saw and want to flash the first rom available

SN4K3B1T3 said:
i think this may be what people saw and want to flash the first rom available
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... and thats why so many people started to softbrick their devices.

JSLEnterprises said:
... and thats why so many people started to softbrick their devices.
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well do we even have a ported CWM recovery yet?

SN4K3B1T3 said:
well do we even have a ported CWM recovery yet?
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Why would you ask this question... have you been following the Paul's Root thread?
(you're posting in it, unless you're just posting and not reading at all)
It's being working on. What I stated in this thread doesnt need CWM.

JSLEnterprises said:
Why would you ask this question... have you been following the Paul's Root thread?
(you're posting in it, unless you're just posting and not reading at all)
It's being working on. What I stated in this thread doesnt need CWM.
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woah buddy, chill out, all im saying is how are people getting soft bricks if we dont have a rocovery? how are they flashing roms and soft bricking with no cwm? thats all im saying and yes im following the thread, i get a damn email every time someone posts in it

SN4K3B1T3 said:
woah buddy, chill out, all im saying is how are people getting soft bricks if we dont have a rocovery? how are they flashing roms and soft bricking with no cwm? thats all im saying and yes im following the thread, i get a damn email every time someone posts in it
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they're flashing a recovery ment for the Teg 3 one X who's recovery partition is on blk0p05, while our's resides on blk0p22. I'm totally chill.
Its a soft brick because you can recover from it. And no one is flashing rom's on the XL yet. Only the X (Teg3)

JSLEnterprises said:
they're flashing a recovery ment for the Teg 3 one X who's recovery partition is on blk0p05, while our's resides on blk0p22. I'm totally chill.
Its a soft brick because you can recover from it. And no one is flashing rom's on the XL yet. Only the X (Teg3)
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oh ok i thought they were somehow flashing that rom...were all good

I M rogers htc one x
when i use command
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
it's showing <waiting for the device>
what can i do next? the phone is already connect to the computer

cao0215 said:
I M rogers htc one x
when i use command
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
it's showing <waiting for the device>
what can i do next? the phone is already connect to the computer
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have you:
- Installed the htc drivers
- Booted the phone to bootloader and gone into the fastboot menu
when connected to the pc (with drivers installed), the phone will connect, and 'FASTBOOT' will read 'FASTBOOT USB'. It'll work then.
Remember: Unlocking your bootloader pretty much voids your warranty.

JSLEnterprises said:
have you:
- Installed the htc drivers
- Booted the phone to bootloader and gone into the fastboot menu
when connected to the pc (with drivers installed), the phone will connect, and 'FASTBOOT' will read 'FASTBOOT USB'. It'll work then.
Remember: Unlocking your bootloader pretty much voids your warranty.
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thx man, it works

I copied the two files and have a soft brick. Not at my computer and can't get to it until later tonight. I'll poke around but any tips? I'll be pressed for time but I should be able to fix it if I have the time.

bongd said:
I copied the two files and have a soft brick. Not at my computer and can't get to it until later tonight. I'll poke around but any tips? I'll be pressed for time but I should be able to fix it if I have the time.
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PM Recieved.

Some of you may be getting a soft-brick. If so then pm me and i'll help you through it.

worked for me quiet nicely! Im on bell so i couldnt stand the Robers logo coming up! Thank you!

Thanks! no more stupid Rogers boot up/shut down screen!

Thanks....hated that red screen.

[ROM] Maniacs Arrival

Maniacs Arrival based off of .26 ota Firmware
I am not responsible for any bricks, crashes, or warrenty replacements. However, if the Joker takes your city hostage, please let me know so I can use my Batman Halloween costume and fight evil.
Realize that there many be bugs with this build, although minimal as this is basically stock but i will get around to fixing them. thats a promise
Based off of System Dump of .26 Firmware
Deodexed, Zipaligned, and rooted with provided superuser.zip
Debloated of many Asus apps, more to come in future updates
Awesomeness put in, find out for yourself
Requirements:
1. Rooted TF700
2. Unlocked bootloader provided by Asus Unlock apk
3. TWRP installed (easiest way is to flash through goomanager)
4. A general idea of what you are getting into
Procedure:
1. Download Rom provided at end of post
2. Download superuser.zip provided at end of post
3. Copy both Rom and superuser.zip to the root of your MicroSD/Internal Storage (personally prefer MicroSD)
4. Boot into TWRP recovery
5. Make a full backup in TWRP
6. Factory reset in wipe options
6.5. If wiling wipe both cache and dalvik cache, as it provides a possible cleaner install
7. Flash Maniacs Arrival ROM
8. Flash superuser.zip to ensure proper root access
9. Reboot. Please be patient as the initial boot could take up to 5 minutes, this is not the fault of the ROM
10. Profit!
Credits go out to the following for their support and help:
1. eoh7678 for his updater-script which caused me multiple problems and his permission to use certain files
2. zeus34 for his support as we have been working days trying to make this all happen for you guys
3. KilerG for his look ins and his general support (plus his willingness to actually "learn something new")
4. Google for the continued ability to let us do as we want with our Android Devices
5. Asus for giving us the Unlock apk to flash custom roms and make the device how we truely want it
I have no issues with anyone who wants to use this ROM as a base for their themes or own custom roms, as long as credit is given where credit is due
Downloads:
ROM: http://www.4shared.com/zip/V_PIuSLS/Maniacs_Arrival.html MD5: fcc91b4e9b6e7429ee47d4719de60e26
Superuser: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/43420190/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip

CHANGELOG:
1.0: Initial Release

mein mein mein!

just what i was waiting on!

Nice!
Yes, it's true. I have a weakness for learning about technology. And I certainly did learn a bit.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda app-developers app

Just downloaded! Where's the MD5 checksum? I see the file was deleted? I will hold off until MD5 checksum is posted.

rsbuffalo said:
Just downloaded! Where's the MD5 checksum? I see the file was deleted? I will hold off until MD5 checksum is posted.
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Might want to re download, had to fix a bug not allowing us to update certain apps. But the md5 is fcc91b4e9b6e7429ee47d4719de60e26
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

Congratulations! I did successfully install your ROM and rebuilt about 400 installed apps with TB. Everything worked great!
Issues were in TWRP:
1.) Used SanDisk 64GB Mobile Ultra MicroSDXC Class 10 UHS-1 - works with 26 firmware in Android ICS OS.
2.) TWRP will not mount this MicroSD in Recovery - I did Factory Reset and wiped caches now TWRP can't find zips on the MicroSD. (TWRP worked this weekend with a 16GB MicroSDHC Restoring Backups and seeing ROM zips).
3.) Did a TWRP Restore (worked) - Moved ROM & SU zips to internal storage.
4.) Found zips internal storage and flashed successfully with SU in apps. About Tablet shows "Maniacs Arrival".
5.) I did not see busybox after ROM installed?
6.) Only 1-app in TB backup did NOT restore - "Unlock Device Tool 7.0" just uncheck in Restore missing apps with data. Otherwise, TB will hang.
7.) Still unlocked so probably don't need the "Unlock Device Tool 7.0" app installed any more (have a TWRP backup though).
8.) I backedup Nova launcher and restored that successfully as well.
Hope this testing helps!
I will run this ROM for now and report if I find any issues. Not much different from what I had before flashing. However, a good start.
Good Job!

That's exactly what it is. A start. Appreciate the feedback and there will be more to come in the future
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

Thanks
Great job.

still waiting on tf700, but thanks for the rom!

Language
Hi,
does this ROM support German language?
Thanks

My lock button doesn't lock the tab or pop up the shutdown menu.

Alphaform said:
Hi,
does this ROM support German language?
Thanks
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I did not take out any language support, so if it was in stock it should be in here.
jbdub1771 said:
My lock button doesn't lock the tab or pop up the shutdown menu.
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I'm sorry, but what do you mean by lock button? Do you mean the power off button?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

Was this based off the WW or the US OTA? (and with that.. does it even matter if we're running US version on our WW version? Any differences?). I'll give it a try later on once I've get my new microSD today (apparently it's not wise to let my cat chew it and spit it out again .. seriously /fail).

rsbuffalo said:
Congratulations! I did successfully install your ROM and rebuilt about 400 installed apps with TB. Everything worked great!
Issues were in TWRP:
1.) Used SanDisk 64GB Mobile Ultra MicroSDXC Class 10 UHS-1 - works with 26 firmware in Android ICS OS.
2.) TWRP will not mount this MicroSD in Recovery - I did Factory Reset and wiped caches now TWRP can't find zips on the MicroSD. (TWRP worked this weekend with a 16GB MicroSDHC Restoring Backups and seeing ROM zips).
3.) Did a TWRP Restore (worked) - Moved ROM & SU zips to internal storage.
4.) Found zips internal storage and flashed successfully with SU in apps. About Tablet shows "Maniacs Arrival".
5.) I did not see busybox after ROM installed?
6.) Only 1-app in TB backup did NOT restore - "Unlock Device Tool 7.0" just uncheck in Restore missing apps with data. Otherwise, TB will hang.
7.) Still unlocked so probably don't need the "Unlock Device Tool 7.0" app installed any more (have a TWRP backup though).
8.) I backedup Nova launcher and restored that successfully as well.
Hope this testing helps!
I will run this ROM for now and report if I find any issues. Not much different from what I had before flashing. However, a good start.
Good Job!
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Many 64GB sdcards are formatted as exFAT instead of regular FAT. If you reformat the card to regular FAT then it should work in TWRP.

Dees_Troy:
Reformatted 64gb card using GParted to FAT32 still no go in TWRP with this card. Android ICS finds all formats in MicroSD slot with firmware 26.

Seems the thread has died a biy, maybe time to update things a bit?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

ftmaniac948 said:
Seems the thread has died a biy, maybe time to update things a bit?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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This is a base ROM...not going to be a ton of excitement about it.

Hey guys, I got the Transformer Infinity yesterday and I am just in love with it. I was on the fence about rooting and unlocking it because it just seemed so great already but I am a flashoholic for I have an Inspire 4g that I mess around with a lot, so I had to do it. BUT ANYWAYS, I was wondering, does this rom remove any of the preinstalled apps? I really got accustomed to the widgets and app backup. I had flashed the ROM Zeus_TF700T_series_v4.0 but it had removed most everything that was preinstalled and I missed it. Does this ROM remove anything or even does it add anything?? ALSO, when the Jelly Bean Update comes out, would I be able to update from this ROM? Any feedback would be much appreciated, and sorry for writing a whole novel, I just have a lot of questions.

[APP][4.0] Google Now for ICS Installer/Restorer [flashable Aroma Zip]

The Google Now Installer/Restorer v1.1​
Purpose
There have been a lot of users with issues installing and uninstalling Google Now for ICS. This is my solution for those users.
This is only an installer for the many different variations of Google Now that were created in this news worthy thread: The Google Now for ICS Project
This installer allow user of different types of roms and devices to quickly install Google Now to see if it works for them and if it does not, it allows these users to restore their original Google Search.
This thread is not and will not be about issues with specific modded Google Now apks, go here: The Google Now for ICS Project for that. I have no problem incorporating new apks into the installer. But I will not attempt to deal with issues outside of the installer.
Testing(Green = working, Red = not working)
(Need more people to test as many different devices, roms, and recoveries)
Devices
HTC EVO 3D
HTC EVO 4g LTE
Roms
OTA_Shooter_ICS_35_S_Sprint_WWE_2.89.651.2-2.17.651.5
Tranquility rls1b
Recoveries
CWM 5.0.2.0
TWRP s-on
So if you experience any issues, I will attempt to help, but understand that I if you are not setup the exact same, I may not know what is wrong.
Touch recovery is not active in this aroma installer, so use up and down to make a selection and the power button to confirm the selection.
Requirements
Rooted
ICS
CWM (only recovery tested, others may work, you let me know)
Instructions(should already know this, but here you go)
1. Transfer .zip to the root of your sd card
2. Boot into recovery
3. Select "install zip from sdcard"
4. Select "choose zip from sdcard"
5. Select "GoogleNowforICSInstaller_v1.0.zip"
6. Select "Install GoogleNowforICSInstaller_v1.0.zip"
Once the installer is up, the rest should be self explanatory, if not just follow the prompts.
I hope this helps someone.
Change Log
v1.1
-- Change file host
-- Added support for different versions of Google Search
-- Added support for Velvet
v1.0
-- Initial
Downloads
Google Now for ICS Installer v1.1

I havent been following google now lately, but it seems that you're using stock rooted ics on evo where this works. is this also true for touchwiz phones?
will it work on stock rooted samsung?

Just checked it out on my HTC EVO 4g LTE running tranquility rls1b and TWRP s-on, works great back and forth. Thanks!

YoColdRain said:
I havent been following google now lately, but it seems that you're using stock rooted ics on evo where this works. is this also true for touchwiz phones?
will it work on stock rooted samsung?
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It should work on any ICS phone, but it has only been tested on the phone listed in the 1st post.
jdcasino confirms that it works on his HTC EVO 4g LTE.

Download link is down
Hello,
Any chance we can get another link?
Regards

MichaelMun0z said:
Hello,
Any chance we can get another link?
Regards
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link seems to be up. If someone has a mirror I can post it in the 1st post.

MichaelMun0z said:
Hello,
Any chance we can get another link?
Regards
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I just upload it for you, i'll not try it now
http://ge.tt/api/1/files/3NAw6KM/0/blob?download

frooss said:
I just upload it for you, i'll not try it now
http://ge.tt/api/1/files/3NAw6KM/0/blob?download
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Got it, it's in 1st post.

reekotubbs said:
Got it, it's in 1st post.
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Great, thank you :good:

Will this work on any phone running ICS you think?
Ive got the Korean SGS III, a lot of things arent made for this phone......

reekotubbs said:
It should work on any ICS phone, but it has only been tested on the phone listed in the 1st post.
jdcasino confirms that it works on his HTC EVO 4g LTE.
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yes, but if I remember correctly, touchwiz differs from sense in framework files or something. I have epic 4g touch. can anyone else confirm that google now can work on stock rooted touchwiz phone if /system space wasn't an issue?

[email protected] said:
Will this work on any phone running ICS you think?
Ive got the Korean SGS III, a lot of things arent made for this phone......
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Sure, give it a try.
edit: there may be an issue with the Installer not finding the original Google Search apk, someone posted this and basically it states that you may have a some extra characters at the end of the apk.

YoColdRain said:
yes, but if I remember correctly, touchwiz differs from sense in framework files or something. I have epic 4g touch. can anyone else confirm that google now can work on stock rooted touchwiz phone if /system space wasn't an issue?
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I don't think it has anything to do with sense or touchwiz, the modified Google Now was modded for AOSP, which doesn't have either, but has worked on HTC and Samsung.

reekotubbs said:
I don't think it has anything to do with sense or touchwiz, the modified Google Now was modded for AOSP, which doesn't have either, but has worked on HTC and Samsung.
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thanks, I've used the installer and works flawless as far as finding that my /system doesnt have enough space. need to figure out what i can get rid off to make some space.

I wl ging to try.......

porky008 said:
Since it won’t let me post to the forum I thought I would just do it this way. On my Verizon S3 I’m rooted, unlocked, OTA kernel, running a stockish rom (cleanrom) and CMW 6.0.1.2. The installer said it worked but it broke Google search. In the installer it said everything was fine but nope. I went to do the restore and it said it couldn’t find the backup so I went with the one provided and that worked fine. When setting up I chose the first one which I think was v7 for arm7. If I chose wrong I’ll try again but otherwise I’ll just wait for an updated version. Unlike others I’m in no hurry and was just testing it out on my phone. If you want more info I can try to install it again and try to provide whatever you might need or want.
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What do you mean by it broke Google Search (what were the indications that it did not work)?
When you restored did Google Search work again?
Check if you hae the follow "GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk" in your "/system/app"
Are there other files with this same name?

larva_pro said:
Hello , sorry for bother you with a PM ,, but forum dont let me post in the topic because i have less of 10 post.
your installer is great , i really like the features on it. but i do have a problem. everytime i try to install the Google now
no matter what files from the installer it always return the error that i need to free space on the devide. and i have 4GB free on the external
and 2gb in the internal.
im using ICE stock rooted. with AGAT CWN. my device is the epic 4g touch.
any advice here?
also i tried to install with this instructions. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29756226&postcount=2856
and i does install but google now opens and close cant do anytnig at all with it.
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How much space does it state that you have free in the /system directory?
It would seem that you don't have enough space in your /system directory of your internal memory.
One thing to try to see if this is the case, when you do it manually, don't modify or add any files to /system/usr/srec/ directory

larva_pro said:
if i go to settings>storage its says
Device memory: Total 1.97GB ; available 1.3GB.
i did installed manually with out changing nothing on the /system/usr/srec . and im able to opent he register of google now.. as soon i click im'in
it close and dont show nothing.
in the notification bar i get cards notification but if i click to open it it close again. i cant see any card. nor command .....nothing.
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To get the total /system directory size you need to run the following command in a program like "Terminal Emulator" or "aShell":
df /system
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porky008 said:
Yes I have that GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk in /system/app and yes it is without the _usa after it. On the line under it it has the odex version. Then the Google search widget apk and odex. It is this way with before and after I try to install.
Just tried it again choosing mikeyxda v7 it says created backup ok and return status 0. Google now installed return status 0 once the phone boots up it says “unfortunately, Google search has stopped”. I also get that message no matter how i try to search or tap on the google app it puts on it. Double checked the permissions from the main thread and all permissions are set right, if that helps. Went to restore and it says I never backed it up but I can use the generic one which I select and get again return status 0 for everything and once the phone comes back up Google search works just fine again. Hope this helps.
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That's good to know. I see that the problem has to do with your system being odexed.
The reason it FCs is because when replacing the Google Search apk there is no matching modified odex.
This is modified for deodexed roms.
Check on this thread and ask about a modified odexed velvet.apk and velvet.odex

reekotubbs said:
That's good to know. I see that the problem has to do with your system being odexed.
The reason it FCs is because when replacing the Google Search apk there is no matching modified odex.
This is modified for deodexed roms.
Check on this thread and ask about a modified odexed velvet.apk and velvet.odex
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I'm using GN on an odexed ICS ROM, no problems. Just had to delete the *.odex files for the apk's that the installer replaces.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Messaging app question

Hello everyone, I have my Nexus 5and am using the 8sms messaging app as I prefer it over Hangouts. However as this is the first non HTC phone I have had for years, I would like to be able to put the stock HTC messaging app onto my Nexus 5. Now I have rooted phones before but find I quite like my nexus as is.
So my question is, to do the above will I need to root my Nexus or will I be able to find the HTC messaging app posted somewhere then just download and install it as I would with an app from the Play Store. Or is it not possible to run the HTC messaging app on the Nexus?
When I have rooted in the past it was only to be able to try a couple of differant roms and to use apps like Titanium Backup. I am not too technically minded so need an idiots guide really. I would be able to unlock the bootloader and root the phone no problem, it is finding the file for HTC messaging and putting it on the phone I will have problems with.
All suggestions will be recieved with thanks
Cheers
Nexus04

Download a stock-based HTC rom of your choice then pull the SMS app out. Then install as a normal APK.

Hi thanks for the reply. So if I find the stock HTC ROM should I download it to my PC then find the messaging SDK then just plug in my nexus 5 and copy it across to the phone? Or is it a little more complicated than that?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app

Nexus04 said:
Hi thanks for the reply. So if I find the stock HTC ROM should I download it to my PC then find the messaging SDK then just plug in my nexus 5 and copy it across to the phone? Or is it a little more complicated than that?
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Yes it's as simple as that.
Assuming that the downloaded rom is a zip file, open it normally (without extracting) via 7zip or any zip extractor, find the messaging apk file which is usually inside the system folder, then drag the file to any location in your PC, then copy to your phone and install.
Make sure you're not using ART. I encountered problems in the past doing this on ART.

ej8989 said:
Yes it's as simple as that.
Assuming that the downloaded rom is a zip file, open it normally (without extracting) via 7zip or any zip extractor, find the messaging apk file which is usually inside the system folder, then drag the file to any location in your PC, then copy to your phone and install.
Make sure you're not using ART. I encountered problems in the past doing this on ART.
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Ok I headed over to the HTC One S forum (this is my previous phone) and tried to find a stock rom to download but all the links I have tried so far do not seem to work. Would a custom rom use the stock messaging app or would they use a custom one like 8sms? All the links to stock roms I have tried have failed so far. I dont know if it is because the roms i am looking at are old but am not having any luck here.
Like I said I need an idiot proof guide as these processes do not come easy for me. I presume on my phone I would drag the messaging apk(if I find it lol) into the system folder then just select it as the messenger of choice in settings?

Nexus04 said:
Ok I headed over to the HTC One S forum (this is my previous phone) and tried to find a stock rom to download but all the links I have tried so far do not seem to work. Would a custom rom use the stock messaging app or would they use a custom one like 8sms? All the links to stock roms I have tried have failed so far. I dont know if it is because the roms i am looking at are old but am not having any luck here.
Like I said I need an idiot proof guide as these processes do not come easy for me. I presume on my phone I would drag the messaging apk(if I find it lol) into the system folder then just select it as the messenger of choice in settings?
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What doesn't work? The messaging.apk you copied? or the zip file?

Err, I'm pretty sure it'd take a bit more than just copying the apk. I would imagine its very much incorporated into sense...
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Err, I'm pretty sure it'd take a bit more than just copying the apk. I would imagine its very much incorporated into sense...
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Yep. Needs frameworks probably. It wouldn't work even on a pure aosp rom on a HTC device... Historically that was always the case anyway
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mikep99 said:
Err, I'm pretty sure it'd take a bit more than just copying the apk. I would imagine its very much incorporated into sense...
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rootSU said:
Yep. Needs frameworks probably. It wouldn't work even on a pure aosp rom on a HTC device... Historically that was always the case anyway
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I never had a chance to do this on a non-nexus device so I'm downloading a stock htc rom to try it myself.
My apologies :/

Thanks for the input guys. Could you send me a link to the Stock HTC rom you are downloading because all the links I have been trying have failed so far. I cannot find one that will download without failing or error messages, very frustrating as I have spent hours looking through the varios HTC phone forums and cant find one link that will download sucessfully to my pc. I dont know if its my internet connection

@ej8989
Did you have any joy installing the HTC messaging app?

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@ej8989
Did you have any joy installing the HTC messaging app?
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I tried. I didn't succeed. Sorry about that. I even tried copying all HTC apps and some frameworks to figure out what could make it work. Nada.

Pre-Installing APKs on Nexus Player Oreo stock rom

This really should be asked in the dev forum, But my post count is not high enough or worthy!
I have several Nexus Players I plan on selling with the oreo update pre installed, There are 2 addl non playstore apps I need to include as part of the package.
I'm trying to avoid "profiling" the devices to add the 2 extra apps. I have flashed the oreo upgrade to all 8 of them.
I cannot push the apks without profiling to enable adb nor can I seem to find a good zip template to make use the bootloader recovery adb function.
I have tested a few and they all fail with footer and signature failures? I'm only left with a few ideas. Please comment if you can help with any of the options below or suggest a better one..
1. Find a proper update.zip template that works with nexus player..Oreo 8.0 or can bypass the check..
2. Can apps installed in a profiled device be preserved thru a reset method that would allow the device to startup with the first run screens re-instated? Remote setup, WiFi, User account.. Out of the box experience?
3. Can an APK or ZIP be copied to a location on the Nexus Player that would allow it to be installed on first run? (I seem to think Youtube does this)
4. Least popular... Modify the Oreo upgrade img to have the 2 apps pre installed? <--This option looks messy..
Any suggestions appreciated!! Thanks

I suppose #2 is possible if you install as a system app.
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rufy93 said:
I suppose #2 is possible if you install as a system app.
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After careful examination, #2 and #4 are really the same thing. Without root, I would have to mount the oreo system.img file in linux and add the 2 apks to root/system/app then repack the img file to re-burn the rom. Not exactly sure if that would be enough, I assume there is some checksum or signing in the image file to prevent guys like me from modifying it. Also what would happen after google hits it with an update? would these apps survive? Finding the answer to why the stock Oreo bootloader recovery adb fails to accept the typical update zip format will end up being the right solution.

If you wish to flash using the stock recovery, the update zip must be properly signed. This usually means by the oem private keys.
I haven't been following the modding scene for a long time, but I'm sure these are still inaccessible.
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