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After two days of fumbling around with adb, numerous nandroid backups, and ultimately wiping my system, I, with the help of my friend Kiraly (his xda username), have successfully installed the stock Messaging, Clock, Calculator and Browser apps onto my phone.
The Messaging app was of particular interest to me because I hate how the HTC Sense Messaging app always loads briefly when you enter a thread of messages, no matter how many messages are in the actual thread. Also, the stock Android Messaging app has a feature similar to BBM in that an icon within the thread notifies you when a message has actually sent.
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Installing these apps was fairly easy once we found out how it needed to be done. You will need the following:
A. Minimal knowledge of adb, or rather knowledge of how to copy and paste adb commands.
B. You will need full root (root and nand unlocked)
C. 1.47 kernel with the modified default.prop file http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7138666
D. The Root Explorer app (this can be purchased in the Android Market)
E. You will need the following .apk files from BuglessBeast. They are the only apps that I have been able to successfully install. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700175
-Mms.apk
-Browser.apk
-DeskClock.apk
-Calculator.apk
STEP 1
Perform a nandroid backup.
STEP 2
Plug your phone into your computer via USB and mount the sd card.
STEP 3
Download the 1.47 kernel with the modified default.prop file. The stock kernel is also contained in the following link, and you can always revert back to it if need be. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7138666
STEP 4
Flash the modified 1.47 kernel .zip file to the root of your sd card (for all you rookies out there, simply drag the .zip file onto your sd card).
STEP 5
Reboot into recovery and install the kernel you just flashed. Then, reboot the phone.
STEP 6
Download the BuglessBeast ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700175
STEP 7
Unzip the BuglessBeast file. Open the unzipped file. Find the folder labeled "System", and open it. Then, find the folder labeled "App", and open it. Find the files labeled Mms.apk, Browser.apk, DeskClock.apk and Calculator.apk. Drag those files to your desktop.
STEP 8
Download and open the Root Explorer app. Scroll down to the bottom and click on the folder labeled "System." Then, at the top of the app, click "Mount R/W." After you click that, open the "app" folder. Each application has two files you need to delete. Do not delete any of the clock files. You will need to delete the following files and then quit the application when you have finished:
-Browser.apk
-Browser.odex
-Mms.apk
-Mms.odex
-Calculator.apk
-Calculator.odex
STEP 9
Open the Command Prompt if you are a Windows user or the Terminal application if you are a Mac user and navigate to the tools folder of the Android SDK. Do not boot into recovery.
STEP 10
Type the following commands in order. We will use the Browser.apk as an example, and I will assume the file is on your desktop:
Code:
adb shell
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
Code:
exit
Code:
adb push C:\Users\YourUserName\Browser.apk /system/app
Code:
adb shell
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chmod 6755 /system/app/Browser.apk
Code:
exit
Code:
adb reboot
STEP 11
Rinse and repeat!
Thanks to frankenstein\ for the kenel, laydros for getting me started in the right direction, BuglessPete for the .apk files, and most importantly to Kiraly for all his assistance.
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I hope the push command is correct. On my Mac, when the files is on my desktop, the command is:
/adb push /Users/kpoz/Desktop/Browser.apk /system/app
Someone please let me know if the push command is not correct for Windows.
kpoz said:
I hope the push command is correct. On my Mac, when the files is on my desktop, the command is:
/adb push /Users/kpoz/Desktop/Browser.apk /system/app
Someone please let me know if the push command is not correct for Windows.
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I'm using Ubuntu but I have a Windows lappy around with adb setup, I'll test it out and let you know.
neckface said:
I'm using Ubuntu but I have a Windows lappy around with adb setup, I'll test it out and let you know.
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Great, thanks. I almost forgot to delete the "./" before "adb" when I was writing the tutorial. For whatever reason, on a Mac the command is ./adb, and on Windows it is simply adb.
kpoz said:
Great, thanks. I almost forgot to delete the "./" before "adb" when I was writing the tutorial. For whatever reason, on a Mac the command is ./adb, and on Windows it is simply adb.
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Yup, same with Linux.
Just replaced the Sense Mms app with the stock one using this technique and it worked perfectly. Only thing I did differently was rather than deleting the stock files I just renamed them with a *.bak for easy restoring in case I ever need to.
Also I'm using Netarchy's kernel [FPS fix] and I did not need to do all the steps with the default.prop, I was able to mount the system folder with write permission.
And in case anyone is like me and just wants to replace the messaging app rather than all of them, I'll attach the apk for much quicker downloading. Its the apk straight out of the BuglessBeast ROM.
kpoz said:
I hope the push command is correct. On my Mac, when the files is on my desktop, the command is:
/adb push /Users/kpoz/Desktop/Browser.apk /system/app
Someone please let me know if the push command is not correct for Windows.
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Push command is correct for windows. It may vary slightly depending on where you placed the apk files.
tehpsyc said:
Just replaced the Sense Mms app with the stock one using this technique and it worked perfectly. Only thing I did differently was rather than deleting the stock files I just renamed them with a *.bak for easy restoring in case I ever need to.
Also I'm using Netarchy's kernel [FPS fix] and I did not need to do all the steps with the default.prop, I was able to mount the system folder with write permission.
And in case anyone is like me and just wants to replace the messaging app rather than all of them, I'll attach the apk for much quicker downloading. Its the apk straight out of the BuglessBeast ROM.
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Glad it worked for you! Thanks for attaching the Mms.apk.
I'm glad that slow, unresponsive Sense Messages app is long gone. You know there is something wrong with your app (*cough, HTC, *cough) when you get a "Loading" message when opening a thread, regardless of how many messages are in said thread.
initial said:
Push command is correct for windows. It may vary slightly depending on where you placed the apk files.
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Thanks for confirming.
tehpsyc said:
Just replaced the Sense Mms app with the stock one using this technique and it worked perfectly. Only thing I did differently was rather than deleting the stock files I just renamed them with a *.bak for easy restoring in case I ever need to.
Also I'm using Netarchy's kernel [FPS fix] and I did not need to do all the steps with the default.prop, I was able to mount the system folder with write permission.
And in case anyone is like me and just wants to replace the messaging app rather than all of them, I'll attach the apk for much quicker downloading. Its the apk straight out of the BuglessBeast ROM.
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What is the sense messenger app called? I can't find anything resembling it.
Here's a list of my HTC programs.
Code:
# ls /system/app/*htc*
/system/app/com.htc.MusicWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.NewsReaderWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.TwitterWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.WeatherWidget.apk
/system/app/htcbookmarkwidget.apk
/system/app/htccalendarwidgets.apk
/system/app/htccontactwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcmailwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcmsgwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcsearchwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcsettingwidgets.apk
I see the htc messenger widget but do I have to get rid of that? I don't think that's the messenger application file.
initial said:
What is the sense messenger app called? I can't find anything resembling it.
Here's a list of my HTC programs.
Code:
# ls /system/app/*htc*
/system/app/com.htc.MusicWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.NewsReaderWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.TwitterWidget.apk
/system/app/com.htc.WeatherWidget.apk
/system/app/htcbookmarkwidget.apk
/system/app/htccalendarwidgets.apk
/system/app/htccontactwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcmailwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcmsgwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcsearchwidgets.apk
/system/app/htcsettingwidgets.apk
I see the htc messenger widget but do I have to get rid of that? I don't think that's the messenger application file.
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The Sense Messenger app is called Mms.apk. Delete the Mms.apk and Mms.odex files. It's in the OP
Do not delete htcmessengeruploader.
kpoz said:
The Sense Messenger app is called Mms.apk. Delete the Mms.apk and Mms.odex files. It's in the OP
Do not delete htcmessengeruploader.
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Oh didn't realize it was the same. I'm using DamageControl's ROM and assumed HTC had a different label for some reason. Thanks for clearing that up.
In any case, I got a few FCs here and there and MMS is failing to send on the DC ROM. I'll tinker with it some more and see if I can figure something out.
btw, if anyone is doing this on DC's ROMs then don't bother looking for any *.odex files since his rom is de'odexed.
initial said:
Oh didn't realize it was the same. I'm using DamageControl's ROM and assumed HTC had a different label for some reason. Thanks for clearing that up.
In any case, I got a few FCs here and there and MMS is failing to send on the DC ROM. I'll tinker with it some more and see if I can figure something out.
btw, if anyone is doing this on DC's ROMs then don't bother looking for any *.odex files since his rom is de'odexed.
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Originally, Kiraly and I tried pushing these files and then using a shell to install them, but it resulting in a ton of force closes. We couldn't open any of the apps.
Regrettably, I'm not savvy enough to attempt to fix this issue for you if you are running a ROM like DC, especially a deodexed ROM. Best of luck to you.
Maybe the install command will work for you where it failed for me.
Try the following:
Code:
adb shell
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
exit
adb push :\Users\YourUserName\Browser.apk /sdcard
adb shell
install /sdcard/Browser.apk /system/app
exit
adb reboot
Hi,i was searching for the stock voice recorder in Ice Cream Sandwich,but i did not find it...
So I've searched into phone memory (root /system/app) and i found Soundrecorde.apk ,bu if i try to install it,installation aborts saying "This application cannot be installed".
Why?
No one use voice recording on Ics?
Neo on Nexus S with Tapatalk®
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Election Day said:
It indeed doesn't seem to work. Just like Tag.apk, SoundRecorder.apk does not show up in the app drawer, even if it's in /system/app. Apparently it just isn't compatible.
What about some Market apps?
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There is not much compatibility for this kind of apps and Ics...
Stock Sound recorder was perfect for me on Gingerbread,i don't understand why it's not compatible anymore...
Neo on Nexus S with Tapatalk®
not sure how you tried to install but you cant install system apps like other apk you have to sign it first....anyways i signed it and installed fine but dont give an option to open after install and still don't see it
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just for future reference if you edit an apk or want to install a system app like a normal apk
download Sighnapktic from the market its free and it does it right from your phone really easy to use
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.stericson.signapktic&hl=en
i used Sanity with gingerbread, but I don't know if it still works with ICS
https://market.android.com/details?..._result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNyaS5zYW5pdHkiXQ..
Election Day said:
It indeed doesn't seem to work. Just like Tag.apk, SoundRecorder.apk does not show up in the app drawer, even if it's in /system/app. Apparently it just isn't compatible.
What about some Market apps?
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Both of those apps don't show in the drawer because the "LAUNCHER" intent lines in their respective AndroidManifest.xmls are not present/were omitted that instruct the app to be visible in the drawer.
To the best of my recollection, SoundRecorder never officially included the lines because it was supposed to be present solely as a function for other apps to use, despite it having an actual interface. Tag, on the other hand, appears to have had those lines removed in the transition to ICS. Adding the intents in their manifests will cause them to show up in the drawer again.
XK72 said:
Both of those apps don't show in the drawer because the "LAUNCHER" intent lines in their respective AndroidManifest.xmls are not present/were omitted that instruct the app to be visible in the drawer.
To the best of my recollection, SoundRecorder never officially included the lines because it was supposed to be present solely as a function for other apps to use, despite it having an actual interface. Tag, on the other hand, appears to have had those lines removed in the transition to ICS. Adding the intents in their manifests will cause them to show up in the drawer again.
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Once added,will the app works with its interface?
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(THE REAL) Neo said:
Once added,will the app works with its interface?
Neo on Nexus S with Tapatalk®
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Correct.
Election Day said:
Probably yes. I'm trying to modify the xml's at the moment, but I can't get any usable output.
If I can get it to work I'll post the modded apk here.
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Directly after this line:
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<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
Add:
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<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
..
You also just can use anycut from market and create a homescreen shortcut to soundrecorder.apk
Election Day said:
I guess this should be it. I unpacked the apk with apktool, added the lines, packed it again, unzipped it, added META-INF and rezipped it.
You can flash it with "adb push SoundRecorder.zip /system/app".
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No changes here...i've copied the file in sistem/app,but nothing changes.
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(THE REAL) Neo said:
No changes here...i've copied the file in sistem/app,but nothing changes.
Neo on Nexus S with Tapatalk®
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I haven't looked at the attached APK yet, but try these steps:
I'm not sure if it's because the instructions have you install a ZIP file that doesn't exist (because the attachment is an APK).
The command should be: adb push SoundRecorder.apk system/app
If you happened to have changed the command to APK anyway, make sure that you specify the right path for the file
(e.g. adb push path/to/downloaded/file/SoundRecorder.apk system/app) or that you are in the same directory as the file (then use the command listed above).
If the file got pushed successfully, you may need to reboot your phone for the changes to take effect.
Try that out and if you're still not having any luck, let me know what ADB tells you. If it helps, I'll build a version with the Launcher icon visible that'll work.
XK72 said:
I haven't looked at the attached APK yet, but try these steps:
I'm not sure if it's because the instructions have you install a ZIP file that doesn't exist (because the attachment is an APK).
The command should be: adb push SoundRecorder.apk system/app
If you happened to have changed the command to APK anyway, make sure that you specify the right path for the file
(e.g. adb push path/to/downloaded/file/SoundRecorder.apk system/app) or that you are in the same directory as the file (then use the command listed above).
If the file got pushed successfully, you may need to reboot your phone for the changes to take effect.
Try that out and if you're still not having any luck, let me know what ADB tells you. If it helps, I'll build a version with the Launcher icon visible that'll work.
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Tried this and it didn't worked for me. I get this error from adb:
failed to copy 'SoundRecorder.apk' to 'system/app/SoundRecorder.apk': Permission denied
XK72 said:
I haven't looked at the attached APK yet, but try these steps:
I'm not sure if it's because the instructions have you install a ZIP file that doesn't exist (because the attachment is an APK).
The command should be: adb push SoundRecorder.apk system/app
If you happened to have changed the command to APK anyway, make sure that you specify the right path for the file
(e.g. adb push path/to/downloaded/file/SoundRecorder.apk system/app) or that you are in the same directory as the file (then use the command listed above).
If the file got pushed successfully, you may need to reboot your phone for the changes to take effect.
Try that out and if you're still not having any luck, let me know what ADB tells you. If it helps, I'll build a version with the Launcher icon visible that'll work.
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I've not used adb,but manually copied the .apk to system/app after renaming of original file.
Obviously i've used EsGestore File,with root permissions/root mounted read and write.
File copied perfectly,rebooted phone.
But nothing happens...
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jitzbox said:
Tried this and it didn't worked for me. I get this error from adb:
failed to copy 'SoundRecorder.apk' to 'system/app/SoundRecorder.apk': Permission denied
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This may not be the most efficient way of doing this, but it always works for me. Assuming that you have root permissions on the phone, try the following steps:
Access the phone through ADB:
Code:
adb shell
Mount the volume as writable:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
Remove the existing SoundRecorder.apk file:
Code:
rm system/app/SoundRecorder.apk
Exit ADB:
Code:
exit
Copy the APK file (attached below) from your system to your phone, replacing path/to/file with the location of your file (e.g. c:\android) as detailed in previous post.
Code:
adb push [I]path/to/file/[/I]SoundRecorder.apk system/app
Reboot phone (might be optional):
Code:
adb reboot
(THE REAL) Neo said:
I've not used adb,but manually copied the .apk to system/app after renaming of original file.
Obviously i've used EsGestore File,with root permissions/root mounted read and write.
File copied perfectly,rebooted phone.
But nothing happens...
Neo on Nexus S with Tapatalk®
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I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with using third-party apps for file management duties. Assuming that everything else you're doing is correct, try using the APK file attached below.
XK72 said:
This may not be the most efficient way of doing this, but it always works for me. Assuming that you have root permissions on the phone, try the following steps:
Access the phone through ADB:
Code:
adb shell
Mount the volume as writable:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
Remove the existing SoundRecorder.apk file:
Code:
rm system/app/SoundRecorder.apk
Exit ADB:
Code:
exit
Copy the APK file (attached below) from your system to your phone, replacing path/to/file with the location of your file (e.g. c:\android) as detailed in previous post.
Code:
adb push [I]path/to/file/[/I]SoundRecorder.apk system/app
Reboot phone (might be optional):
Code:
adb reboot
I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with using third-party apps for file management duties. Assuming that everything else you're doing is correct, try using the APK file attached below.
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Using this apk,the phone shows me an app called "Recorder" in the app drawer,but i can't tap it,and all the icons showed in the same page of the app drawer.If i change page,icons of other pages are selectable...weird thing...
Now i'm rolled back to previous apk file and everything works...so scary...
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Hello,
I searched a lot how to enable the rotation of the lockscreen without third-party application, and I finally found.
I share this change with you.
This operation works with all phones that work with GG / ICS (I have not tested on Cupcake / Donut. / Froyo / Honeycomb).
This tutorial seems very long, but this is explained in great detail for better understanding and to be accessible to all.
First and foremost: I am not responsible if you break, or if others problems occur on your phone. You and only you are responsible. Thank you
You must be root to apply the changes. Here's what happens on my Nexus S:
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
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For this we will use apktool which will allow us to uncompil the framework-res.apk of your ROM and adb to replace the original framework.
Note: I see throughout this tutorial as well as adb and java (to run apktool) are already installed on your computer and the drivers too of your phone to work with adb.
Due to a bug in the framework of apktool ICS we are obliged to decompile the framework-res.apk with apktool 4.2 and recompile with apktool 4.3.
Download: apktool 4.2
Download: apktool 4.3
Note: Download in the same folder as adb, it's will simplify the task later.
In our case, we will consider that our working folder is: C:\android_debug
I recommend doing the same to be simpler.
apktool and adb only work with the command prompt, so it must be run.
To do this:
Windows XP: Start -> Run -> cmd.exe
Windows Vista / Seven: -> Start -> in the search bar type cmd.exe and press Enter
This window is displayed (a few lines of text can change, as the first of which is that your version of Windows):
We see that the command prompt is placed directly into your default user folder (here C:\Users\Thomas), so you have to stand in our working folder:
cd c:\android_debug
We will have to decompile framework-res.apk, if you have the rom zip place it in the same directory, otherwise it must be extracted from your phone.
Connect your phone to your computer and then, still in the command prompt (cmd) write:
adb remount
adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk
Note: if say toyou it can not find adb ... it's either you have him not placed in C:\android_debug where or that you should write its extension: adb.exe
The command will be this: adb.exe pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk
Will be the same for the rest of the tutorial, write adb.exe rather than adb.
The framework-res.apk is now in your working folder.
We will "install" the framework-res.apk to let apktool use it then:
java -jar apktool43.jar if framework-res.apk
There will now be extracted with apktool 4.2
java -jar apktool42.jar d framework-res.apk
If all goes well you usually this:
We must update the necessary files to activate rotation on the lockscreen.
Go to the following folder: C:\android_debug\framework-res\res\values and open this file with your favorite files editor: bools.xml
Search config_enableLockScreenRotation value and change the false to true:
Save and close the file.
All changes are made, we will be able to recompile the framework
So back to the command prompt (yes the window of the 1970s )
Type this to run compiling the new framework-res.apk:
java -jar apktool43.jar b framework-res framework-res-new.zip
If all goes well the last message from the command prompt is this:
If you get errors like these:
Nothing serious! apktool just tells you it can not find default translations of some words, but he found in French / Or else.
Note: If you have other errors and framework-res-new.zip is not created is that you made a editing error or that you have the wrong version of apktool.
Now, everything is well and the framework-res-new.zip is created in your working directory (which I recall is C:\android_debug)
The purpose of the step is to replace the file resources.asrc in the original framework-res.apk by the new one placed in framework-res-new.zip
You should open it with your management software zip archives (WinRar here) and then extract the file resources.arsc:
Once the extracted file you can close the archive.
You must rename the file framework-res.apk in framework-res.apk.zip:
When this file is renamed you must open it with your management software archive and then delete the file ressources.arsc:
Leave open the archive and return to your working folder. You must drag the file resources.arsc previously extracted from the archive:
Commit the changes in your management software archive. Rename the file framework-res.apk.zip in framework-res.apk
So we are almost done, this last step is to replace the framework-res.apk in your phone. We will use adb, so back to the command prompt in order to type this:
adb remount
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
adb shell reboot
Explanations:
adb remount: allows you to have root privileges on the phone
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk: sends the new framework-res.apk on the phone and replaces the existing one
adb shell reboot: reboot the phone
I hope this tutorial is clear enough and that helped you
For any spelling mistakes thank you for let me know by PM (I'm a french teenager).
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Pretty awesome work dude.
thnx.
Thanks chilschils41
Getting error at compile
Hi,
i was following your guide for the ICSSGS 4.2 ROM. when compiling i got a load of errors like:
Exeption in thread "main" brut.Androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExeption.........
Have you had any experience with this kind of error and do you know how to fix it?
thanks!
Hi,
Have you uncompiled the framework-res.apk with apktool42 ? Then re-compiled with apktool43? Your rom is deodex?
maybe he recompile "apktool d framework-res.apk",instead of framework-res..
I have not got the line "enable lock screen rotation"
I have" bool name="lockscreen_isPortrait">true</bool>"
and changed it to false
EDIT: It didnt' work
jaggyjags said:
I have not got the line "enable lock screen rotation"
I have" bool name="lockscreen_isPortrait">true</bool>"
and changed it to false
EDIT: It didnt' work
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Try to add the line "config_enableLockScreenRotation"
Nice tutorial. I wanna see if this tut works on miui
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Try to add the line "config_enableLockScreenRotation"
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Added the line and no changes.
Running an HTC Explorer gingerbread 2.3.5
Thanks for your replies, I will try again tonight and let you know if it works. i did in fact recompile to the framework-res.apk . maybe thats the problem.
EDIT: thanks for the tips guys, the problem was the .apk extension when recompiling!
I am very thankful for this. I've wanted this for a long time since my phone is docked horizontal all the time. I even tried reinstalling widget locker to do this, but just never like any of the non stock lock screens as much.
Tip: when doing build to new file named framework-res-new.zip like in instructions, instead build to same file name framework-res.zip
Also need to have aapt.exe in the folder as apktool.
Otherwise I would always get errors otherwise using apktool.
Hello,
It doesn't work on my sgs2 ICS 4.0.3 XWLPG deodex with the Jkay mod.
Edit : I have also tried to modify the line "lockscreen_isPortrait" = true
Still not work
Works very nice with Defy+ and Quarx JB-Rom!
But I have an additional question: Could the notifications while lockscreen be disabled this way too?
great tut
can you tell any way to enable hold back to kill forground app option
Set the checkbox "enabled"
Btw, nice signature
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Set the checkbox "enabled"
Btw, nice signature
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if had that option why would I have asked
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Set the checkbox "enabled"
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if had that option why would I have asked
If you don't name you rom i think you have the same as me.
stock rom
Maybe you shoudl add another lines to you signatire like "asking right questions". Now still nobody knows you manufacturer, android version and so on. Also my crystal glass is cloudy
GUIDE
This is a guide to help you de-odex your Jellybean odexed firmware.
As X-ultimate is not working on jellybean firmwares and @Agadoo spends a lot of time deodexing every firmware, I thought this guide can help a lot of people including @Agadoo.
THINGS TO REMEMBER :-
1. I AM “ NOT AT ALL RESPONSIBLE” FOR ANY SOFT-BRICKS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES TO YOUR PC OR PHONE
2. WHEN YOU DEODEX YOUR FIRMWARE, SYSTEM WILL WRITE “.dex” FILES IN /data/dalvik-cache, WHICH WILL REDUCE SPACE IN THAT FOLDER.
3.YOU WILL READ THE WHOLE THREAD CAREFULLY BEFORE DOING ANYTHING.
There is a simple way to deodex your firmware i.e. using universal deodexer (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213235). Here, when I say simple, I mean the download and setup of this program is simple.
But a few features are missing in it. Firstly it cannot zipalign after deodexing the firmware. The second problem is a major problem , as far as I think. We have preload partition and a system partition in our phone. The “.apk” and “.odex” files stored in the preload partition, have symlinks in the system folder. It means there are a few “.apk” and “.odex” files in the system folders which are not actually applications but symlinks of those apps in preload folder. So you need to manually sort them out, which is a real pain in your a**. But don’t worry, the below mentioned method is different.
ANOTHER way to deodex, like Universal deodexer....... Carbonite tool (credits- adityaf) --- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226160 (ty kingbabasula)
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This method uses android kitchen (by dsixda) to deodex the firmware. SO ALL THE CREDITS GO TO HIM. Original thread ------- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
Setup looks complex because I have given a detailed explanation on how to do it.
The guide is in two parts. First part in first post and the second in the second post.
PART - 1
PREREQUISITES :- (installing cygwin and android kitchen)
1.LATEST VERSION OF JAVA SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON YOUR PC.
2.CYGWIN……….
Go to (http://www.cygwin.com) and download the LATEST setup.exe file TO AVOID ERRORS. (Remember to install in C:\cygwin) SEE BELOW, HOW TO INSTALL.
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Cygwin instructions for dsixda's Android Kitchen
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1) Run the Cygwin setup.exe and select the defaults for the installation paths, such as:
- install from internet
- install to C:\cygwin
2) At the 'Select Packages' screen, go to the 'Search' box to look for the following package:
* gcc4 (found under 'Devel')
- Click on the '+' symbol at the section it's found under
NOTE:- IN THE SELECT PACKAGE SCREEN, UNTICK "HIDE OBSOLETEPACKAGES" IN BOTTOM LEFT CORNER, AND THEN SEARCH FOR "gcc4".
..................Now it would be found under "_obsolete" and not under DEVEL...... (thanks bob for pointing)
- Then find this single package (only the one with this exact name, not multiple similarly-named ones!) and click 'Skip' once so that it changes to show a version number
Go back to the Search box and repeat the above steps for the rest of the packages:
* libmpfr4 (found under 'Libs')
* perl (found under 'Interpreters')
* cpio (found under 'Utils')
* util-linux (found under 'Utils')
* ncurses (found under 'Utils')
* zip (found under 'Archive')
* unzip (found under 'Archive')
* wget (found under 'Web')
3) Press Next to proceed installing these packages.
4) When installation has been completed, click on your new Cygwin desktop shortcut. This will open a terminal session that will run some initialization.
5) With the Cygwin terminal still open, we need to configure the path to the Java application so that it can be executed within Cygwin.
In the terminal, type the command 'java' (without quotes). If it says 'command not found', then read the below. Otherwise, skip this section.
First, make a backup of your .bash_profile file in case you make a mistake later in this procedure.
Enter the following in the terminal:
cp .bash_profile .bash_profile.backup
Next, find out where your java.exe file is and run the appropriate command to add it to your Cygwin path.
For example, my java.exe is found under C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin, so I had to type:
echo "PATH=/cygdrive/c/Program\ Files/Java/jre7/bin:\${PATH}" >> .bash_profile
Modify the command above so that it matches the actual path to your installed Java.
Remember to add a "\" character before any spaces in your path, as shown above.
Type the following so that the file gets loaded (you only need to do this once):
source .bash_profile
There should not be any errors displayed if successful.
(Otherwise, if you made an error in the .bash_profile file, restore your backup by typing: cp .bash_profile.backup .bash_profile, and then try the procedure again)
If done correctly, then when you type 'java' it should display some help information.
6) Your Cygwin is now ready for the kitchen!
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3. Now download the kitchen from dsixda’s github https://github.com/dsixda/Android-Kitchen/tags. (Click the zip option.)
4. Now create a folder kitchen inside C:\cygwin\home\ and extract the kitchen’s zip in that folder. Your kitchen is setup now.
View the next post for deodexing
Credits:
1. Cygwin
2. dsixda
3. BOBFRANTIC FOR REPORTING
PART -2
HOW TO DEODEX :-
Requirements……………….
1. Download this zip file which contains two windows application files and updater script. LINK------ http://db.tt/T9Tooxy8
a. Linux disk internals - Install this file.
b. SGS2ext - Just keep it.
c. META-INF - Just keep it.
2. WinRAR
Procedures…………………….
1.Download the Samsung firmware that you want to deodex and Extract the “system.img.md5” and “hidden.img.md5” from the firmware(.tar.md5) with WinRAR. I suggest you extract it in new clean folder. Just minimize this folder.
2.Now right click SGS2ext.jar and open it with java. A window will open. Now drag the system.img.md5 (that you have extracted) from the minimized folder to this window. Let it complete fully. After that reopen SGS2ext do the same with hidden.img.md5. You will get two files in that folder i.e. “system.img.ext4.img” and “hidden.img.ext4.img”.
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3.Make a folder by name “WORKING_deodex” inside C:\cygwin\home\****\kitchen\. The word “WORKING_” should be in capital letters. Copy the META-INF folder that you downloaded to the “WORKING_deodex” folder. Create two new folders inside “WORKING_deodex” folder namely “system” and “preload”.
4.Search and Open the application “DiskInternals Linux Reader”. Select mount image from the left pane. Select raw disk images and click next. Browse and select “system.img.ext4.img”. This file will then be mounted. Inside the mounted folder, click only the “app” and “framework” folder and save it inside C:\cygwin\home\****\kitchen\WORKING_deodex\system
Do the same with with “hidden.img.ext4.img” file. But this time after mounting, save only the symlink folder to C:\cygwin\home\****\kitchen\WORKING_deodex\preload.
5. Now open cygwin terminal from desktop. Remember to run this as an administrator.
Then type “cd kitchen”.
Now type command “./menu”. You will enter android rom kitchen.
Go to “advanced options” and select deodex files.
IN THIS SCREEN SELECT THE OPTION "v" TO SET API.
SET API TO "16" as we are deodexing 4.1.2 firmware. (THANKS BOB AGAIN)
Then Deodex both app and framework folders.
Android kitchen will do the rest automatically. It will take a few minutes to complete.
6. After that go to
C:\cygwin\home\****\kitchen\WORKING_deodex\META-INF\com\google\android and open the updater script with notepad++.
In this file check if all the “.apk” files in preload partition are symlinked. Otherwise just add following line with the apk name from preload.
For example if there is Gmail.apk inside preload, then to symlink it write :-
symlink("/preload/symlink/system/app/Gmail.apk", "/system/app/Gmail.apk");
7. Now select the option to create a rom from working folder and select interactive mode.
It will first zipalign rom, compress it and sign the zip file.
Then transfer it to your sdcard and flash the file.
8. You can also push the files via adb
If you face any problem report it…………
Save @Agadoo’s data plan……
Reserved
Thanks for this, appreciated. I am running into a puzzlement right from the start. When I get to the select packages part of the Cygwin Setup and search for the first package gcc4 there is nothing to select. I noticed before this step you have a bunch of sites to download from. I selected the first. See screenshot.
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Thanks for this, appreciated. I am running into a puzzlement right from the start. When I get to the select packages part of the Cygwin Setup and search for the first package gcc4 there is nothing to select. I noticed before this step you have a bunch of sites to download from. I selected the first. See screenshot.
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Wait, the gcc4 has become obsolete. Wait till i update the post. thanks for reporting.
EDIT:- In the screenshot you posted, untick the hide obsolete packages and then search for gcc4. But it wont be under devel, it will be under obsolete package. (remember that)
bobfrantic said:
Thanks for this, appreciated. I am running into a puzzlement right from the start. When I get to the select packages part of the Cygwin Setup and search for the first package gcc4 there is nothing to select. I noticed before this step you have a bunch of sites to download from. I selected the first. See screenshot.
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Updated 1st post. See the steps again.
Deodex working ok, but with the SecEmail there is a problem and can't deodex that. So haven't been able to go further than deodexing so far.
Error occured while disassembling class Lcom.android.email.activity.setup.AccountSettingsHtmlSignatureFragment; - skipping class
java.lang.RuntimeException: regCount does not match the number of arguments of the method
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction35c.checkItem(Instruction35c.java:160)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction35c.<init>(Instruction35c.java:69)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyzeInvokeVirtualQuick(MethodAnalyzer.java:3681)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyzeInstruction(MethodAnalyzer.java:1106)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyze(MethodAnalyzer.java:213)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.addAnalyzedInstructionMethodItems(MethodDefinition.java:389)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.getMethodItems(MethodDefinition.java:311)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.writeTo(MethodDefinition.java:132)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeMethods(ClassDefinition.java:338)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeDirectMethods(ClassDefinition.java:294)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeTo(ClassDefinition.java:116)
at org.jf.baksmali.baksmali.disassembleDexFile(baksmali.java:186)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:308)
Assembling into classes.dex ...
java -Xmx512m -jar smali.jar -a 17 -o classes.dex out
out\com\android\email\activity\MessageCompose.smali[0,-1] no viable alternative at input '<EOF>'
out\com\android\email\activity\setup\AccountSettingsHtmlSignatureFragment.smali[0,-1] no viable alternative at input '<EOF>'
WARNING: Unable to produce classes.dex!
that's where I am at so far
Ok not able to deodex. Tried moving SecEmail files from preload to apps. Spent enough time today so will try another day. Your guide is most appreciated. This problem is the result of something else going on.
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Ok not able to deodex. Tried moving SecEmail files from preload to apps. Spent enough time today so will try another day. Your guide is most appreciated. This problem is the result of something else going on.
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Deodex working ok, but with the SecEmail there is a problem and can't deodex that. So haven't been able to go further than deodexing so far.
Error occured while disassembling class Lcom.android.email.activity.setup.AccountSettingsHtmlSignatureFragment; - skipping class
java.lang.RuntimeException: regCount does not match the number of arguments of the method
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction35c.checkItem(Instruction35c.java:160)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction35c.(Instruction35c.java:69)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyzeInvokeVirtualQuick(MethodAnalyzer.java:3681)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyzeInstruction(MethodAnalyzer.java:1106)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyze(MethodAnalyzer.java:213)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.addAnalyzedInstructionMethodItems(MethodDefinition.java:389)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.getMethodItems(MethodDefinition.java:311)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.writeTo(MethodDefinition.java:132)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeMethods(ClassDefinition.java:338)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeDirectMethods(ClassDefinition.java:294)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeTo(ClassDefinition.java:116)
at org.jf.baksmali.baksmali.disassembleDexFile(baksmali.java:186)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:308)
Assembling into classes.dex ...
java -Xmx512m -jar smali.jar -a 17 -o classes.dex out
out\com\android\email\activity\MessageCompose.smali[0,-1] no viable alternative at input ''
out\com\android\email\activity\setup\AccountSettingsHtmlSignatureFragment.smali[0,-1] no viable alternative at input ''
WARNING: Unable to produce classes.dex!
that's where I am at so far
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I AM EXTREMELY SORRY. I FORGOT ONE IMPORTANT THING. IN THIS SCREEN SELECT THE OPTION "v" TO SET API.
SET API TO "16".
THEN TRY TO DEODEX.
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I AM EXTREMELY SORRY. I FORGOT ONE IMPORTANT THING. IN THIS SCREEN AFTER SELECT THE OPTION "v" TO SET API.
SET API TO "16".
THEN TRY TO DEODEX.
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That was gonna be my next question. I saw something in the build.prop saying sdk 16 so wondered. thanks for the info. guess you will update things.
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That was gonna be my next question. I saw something in the build.prop saying sdk 16 so wondered. thanks for the info. guess you will update things.
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Already updated. See OP.
It worked. will finish rest tomorrow but deoxed fine.
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Oh that is great!!! So I think the guide is complete now.
Tell me if the updater script is working properly.
Finished. Made the deodexed zip, followed the prompts in kitchen. Zipaligned, checked the update-script all was good. Signed zip took a bit of time, renamed it and put into my sd card. Started from scratch on phone with fresh install of XXLQG firmware, installed cocafe's 6.8 kernel/cwm, installed my deodexed firmware zip and phone rebooted fine and is deodexed. Preload, symlinks, apps, framework all are correct. Thanks for the guide and I can't think of anything else to add other than be patient, some steps take a while.
$ echo"PATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:\${PATH}">>.bash_profile
cygwin warning:
MS-DOS style path detected: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}
Preferred POSIX equivalent is: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program/Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}
CYGWIN environment variable option "nodosfilewarning" turns off this warning.
Consult the user's guide for more details about POSIX paths:
http://cygwin.com/cygwin-ug-net/using.html#using-pathnames
-bash: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}: No such file or directory
when I try to put the address of java appears the inscription above, and when I go into the kitchen and I type. / menu says that java is not installed.
what am I missing?
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$ echo"PATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:\${PATH}">>.bash_profile
cygwin warning:
MS-DOS style path detected: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}
Preferred POSIX equivalent is: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program/Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}
CYGWIN environment variable option "nodosfilewarning" turns off this warning.
Consult the user's guide for more details about POSIX paths:
http://cygwin.com/cygwin-ug-net/using.html#using-pathnames
-bash: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}: No such file or directory
when I try to put the address of java appears the inscription above, and when I go into the kitchen and I type. / menu says that java is not installed.
what am I missing?
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Do you have java installed?????
If not install the latest version of java and then try this command.
bobfrantic said:
Finished. Made the deodexed zip, followed the prompts in kitchen. Zipaligned, checked the update-script all was good. Signed zip took a bit of time, renamed it and put into my sd card. Started from scratch on phone with fresh install of XXLQG firmware, installed cocafe's 6.8 kernel/cwm, installed my deodexed firmware zip and phone rebooted fine and is deodexed. Preload, symlinks, apps, framework all are correct. Thanks for the guide and I can't think of anything else to add other than be patient, some steps take a while.
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Well yes. Signing takes a bit of time. You can skip signing if you want.
Now, one more question. Totally off topic
Will you challenge Agadoo, in uploading the deodexed firmware.
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Well yes. Signing takes a bit of time. You can skip signing if you want.
Now, one more question. Totally off topic
Will you challenge Agadoo, in uploading the deodexed firmware.
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Actually I have pretty well every deodexed firmware on my puter. I was thinking of starting a thread with all in one location instead of how it is now with them spread all over the place LOL. Whatcha think? Good idea or not...
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Actually I have pretty well every deodexed firmware on my puter. I was thinking of starting a thread with all in one location instead of how it is now with them spread all over the place LOL. Whatcha think? Good idea or not...
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Good idea. But frapeti already has a thread in the dev forum.
And one more thing, after deodexing in the build.prop add these lines. Saw it in frapeti's thread.
LINK--- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437799
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Do you have java installed?????
If not install the latest version of java and then try this command.
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I do have java installed, but I can not make the program recognize the path to the folder of it, with all methods we have deodex forum I always have this problem with java, I do not know what else to do, just will not.
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Hello everyone. I am excited to announce I've found a successful method to edit the contents of the Android System, also known as framework-res. This method has allowed me to make a massive amount of modifications to the framework system, including unlocking several features and or settings Amazon blocks us from using or accessing. The guide I am writing today, is just one example of that.
I've been contacted a few times here and there, users asking if I knew how to improve their WiFi reception as some feared Amazon may be intentionally slowing down connections. Until now, I was unable to determine all of the features or settings related to WiFi, that we have been blocked from seeing/using/accessing. This guide will show you how to unlock those settings and features to improve your WiFi reception.
!!!!*****WARNING*****!!!!
Modifying the framework can be extremely damaging to your device. Making the wrong edit, even in the slightest, can result in permanent damage to your device. DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHER EDITS TO THE FRAMEWORK, OTHER THAN THE ONES OUTLINED IN THIS GUIDE. IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE, OR DAMAGE IT IN ANY WAY, I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. If you choose to go forward from here, you are responsible for any and all actions. If you aren't prepared for the possibility you may brick your tablet, this guide is not for you. NOTE: I've NEVER permanently bricked a device, but everyone's devices are different.
I have tested this method extensively and made extensive edits to the framework. I have bricked my tablets many times, sometimes several times a day. I risked and continue to risk losing my devices to damages by bringing you these next several guides. Please thank me when you've successfully completed this guide
Requirements:
-Rooted HD 10 or Fire 7 tablet
-Desktop PC with Android SDK installed
-APKtool
-Java (APKtool requires Java)
-Notepad++ (Install this first)
-7-Zip or like minded program
-adbd Insecure application
-A lot of patience and time
Notes:
-Works really well on the HD 10. Extensively tested.
-Works on the Fire 7, but with a much lower success rate. For some reason the Fire 7 gets very irritated very quickly, more often than not.
Instructions:
1. Go to the Java website and download the two files, JDK and JRE (not the JRE server) and install them. When doing so, make sure the installation path is just inside C:\ directory NOT C:\Program Files etc. It's much easier to have all your tools in the same directory for easy access. NOTE: You won't be able to use this guide without installing Java as it's required by APKtool.
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2. Go to the APKtool website and download the tool and required files. They will also be placed into the C:\ directory. Installation instructions are in the same place. PLEASE READ THEM VERY CAREFULLY!
3. When you've completed the above tasks, plug your tablet into your PC. On your PC, open an ADB window. You need to pull one file from your tablet, framework-res.apk and send it to the APKtool folder in C:\APKtool (assuming that's where you installed APKtool). For this guide, your file(s) MUST be pulled from your device using ADB. DO NOT manually place them into the folder(s).
Code:
adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk C:\APKtool
4. Once the framework apk is in the APKtool folder, open another command prompt window from the APKtool folder by holding down shift on the keyboard + right click on the mouse and select "open command window here." In this new command window type:
Code:
APKtool
If you installed everything correctly, text will appear with a few commands you can issue APKtool.
5. Now we need to decompile the framework. In APKtool command window type the following command:
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk
6. The framework-res.apk should then decompile into a folder inside your APKtool folder. Open the framework folder and navigate to:
Code:
/res/values/
7. Open the bools.xml file by right clicking on it and selecting Notepad++ as the editor. At this point quite a bit of code, or configurations will appear. Please look for the list of items below and change the values of them from 'false' to 'true':
Code:
"config_wifi_dual_band_support"
"config_wifi_background_scan_support"
"config_wifi_enable_disconnection_debounce"
"config_wifi_enable_5GHz_preference"
"config_wifi_framework_enable_associated_autojoin_scan"
"config_wifi_framework_enable_associated_network_selection"
"config_wifi_only_link_same_credential_configurations"
"config_wifi_batched_scan_supported"
"config_wimaxEnabled"
8. Now save the file and close Notepad++. Back in the framework folder, open the arrays.xml file. Look for the following line of code:
Code:
<string-array name="networkAttributes">
<item>wifi,1,1,2,-1,true</item>
<item>tedongle,49,49,1,-1,true</item>
9. In the first line above, wifi,1,1,2,-1,true, change the '2' to a '1'. Delete the second line completely, but leave the 'item' tags. Replace it with the following line of code:
Code:
<item>wifi_p2p,13,1,0,-1,true</item>
I have personally marked each of these configurations as true to test battery drainage, and there was very little if any at all. Though the configuration for "background" scanning is enabled, I don't believe it's the same background scanning like the aggressive ones manufacturers and providers place in the general WiFi settings.
10. Save the files and close them. Head back to the APKtool folder and open the command window again, if you closed it. Type the following command:
Code:
apktool b framework-res
11. You might see a few errors, but they can be ignored as long as the window tells you the APK was successfully created. If it was, go to the APKtool folder, tap on the framework-res folder, then tap on the 'dist' folder. Your new framework is inside. Right click on the NEW framework-res.apk and select "open archive." Go back to the main APKtool folder and right click on the ORIGINAL framework-res.apk and open it as an archive too.
12. Drag the 'res' folder from the newly generated APK to the old APK. If using 7-Zip, just click ok when the window pops up. Now do the same for the resources.arsc file and if usong 7-Zip, just select ok. If using WinRAR, you have to set the compression to STORE before you click ok.
13. Place the framework-res.apk you just dragged those files to, into your adb folder on your PC and plug your tablet into it. Download and install adbd insecure and check the box to make adbd insecure. Now open an ADB window. It's time to install the framework. In two commands, you'll be done. First type:
Code:
adb remount
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
After you installed the framework, if you don't go into a bootloop within 10 seconds or less, you have most likely been successful, but you still have to reboot. Once you do, You'll notice a new toggle in your advanced WiFi settings. For an added bonus, you can edit your build.prop to specify the range of WiFi channels in your country. If in the US, you will add the number '11' and if in Europe and Asia, you want to put a 13 or 14.
Code:
ro.wifi.channels=11
OR
Code:
ro.wifi.channels=13
Keep an eye on me the for the next week or more. I have a lot more goodies to share, and I keep finding more
DragonFire1024 said:
Hello everyone. I am excited to announce I've found a successful method to edit the contents of the Android System, also known as framework-res. This method has allowed me to make a massive amount of modifications to the framework system, including unlocking several features and or settings Amazon blocks us from using or accessing. The guide I am writing today, is just one example of that.
I've been contacted a few times here and there, users asking if I knew how to improve their WiFi reception as some feared Amazon may be intentionally slowing down connections. Until now, I was unable to determine all of the features or settings related to WiFi, that we have been blocked from seeing/using/accessing. This guide will show you how to unlock those settings and features to improve your WiFi reception.
!!!!*****WARNING*****!!!!
Modifying the framework can be extremely damaging to your device. Making the wrong edit, even in the slightest, can result in permanent damage to your device. DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHER EDITS TO THE FRAMEWORK, OTHER THAN THE ONES OUTLINED IN THIS GUIDE. IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE, OR DAMAGE IT IN ANY WAY, I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. If you choose to go forward from here, you are responsible for any and all actions. If you aren't prepared for the possibility you may brick your tablet, this guide is not for you. NOTE: I've NEVER permanently bricked a device, but everyone's devices are different.
I have tested this method extensively and made extensive edits to the framework. I have bricked my tablets many times, sometimes several times a day. I risked and continue to risk losing my devices to damages by bringing you these next several guides. Please thank me when you've successfully completed this guide
Requirements:
-Rooted HD 10 or Fire 7 tablet
-Desktop PC with Android SDK installed
-APKtool
-Java (APKtool requires Java)
-Notepad++ (Install this first)
-7-Zip or like minded program
-A lot of patience and time
Notes:
-Works really well on the HD 10. Extensively tested.
-Works on the Fire 7, but with a much lower success rate. For some reason the Fire 7 gets very irritated very quickly, more often than not.
Instructions:
1. Go to the Java website and download the two files, JDK and JRE (not the JRE server) and install them. When doing so, make sure the installation path is just inside C:\ directory NOT C:\Program Files etc. It's much easier to have all your tools in the same directory for easy access. NOTE: You won't be able to use this guide without installing Java as it's required by APKtool.
2. Go to the APKtool website and download the tool and required files. They will also be placed into the C:\ directory. Installation instructions are in the same place. PLEASE READ THEM VERY CAREFULLY!
3. When you've completed the above tasks, plug your tablet into your PC. On your PC, open an ADB window. You need to pull one file from your tablet, framework-res.apk and send it to the APKtool folder in C:\APKtool (assuming that's where you installed APKtool). For this guide, your file(s) MUST be pulled from your device using ADB. DO NOT manually place them into the folder(s).
Code:
adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk C:\APKtool
4. Once the framework apk is in the APKtool folder, open another command prompt window from the APKtool folder by holding down shift on the keyboard + right click on the mouse and select "open command window here." In this new command window type:
Code:
APKtool
If you installed everything correctly, text will appear with a few commands you can issue APKtool.
5. Now we need to decompile the framework. In APKtool command window type the following command:
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk
6. The framework-res.apk should then decompile into a folder inside your APKtool folder. Open the framework folder and navigate to:
Code:
/res/values/
7. Open the bools.xml file by right clicking on it and selecting Notepad++ as the editor. At this point quite a bit of code, or configurations will appear. Please look for the list of items below and change the values of them from 'false' to 'true':
Code:
"config_wifi_dual_band_support"
"config_wifi_background_scan_support"
"config_wifi_enable_disconnection_debounce"
"config_wifi_enable_5GHz_preference"
"config_wifi_framework_enable_associated_autojoin_scan"
"config_wifi_framework_enable_associated_network_selection"
"config_wifi_only_link_same_credential_configurations"
"config_wifi_batched_scan_supported"
"config_wimaxEnabled"
8. Now save the file and close Notepad++. Back in the framework folder, open the arrays.xml file. Look for the following line of code:
Code:
<string-array name="networkAttributes">
<item>wifi,1,1,2,-1,true</item>
<item>tedongle,49,49,1,-1,true</item>
9. In the first line above, wifi,1,1,2,-1,true, change the '2' to a '1'. Delete the second line completely, but leave the 'item' tags. Replace it with the following line of code:
Code:
<item>wifi_p2p,13,1,0,-1,true</item>
I have personally marked each of these configurations as true to test battery drainage, and there was very little if any at all. Though the configuration for "background" scanning is enabled, I don't believe it's the same background scanning like the aggressive ones manufacturers and providers place in the general WiFi settings.
10. Save the files and close them. Head back to the APKtool folder and open the command window again, if you closed it. Type the following command:
Code:
apktool b framework-res
11. You might see a few errors, but they can be ignored as long as the window tells you the APK was successfully created. If it was, go to the APKtool folder, tap on the framework-res folder, then tap on the 'dist' folder. Your new framework is inside. Right click on the NEW framework-res.apk and select "open archive." Go back to the main APKtool folder and right click on the ORIGINAL framework-res.apk and open it as an archive too.
12. Drag the 'res' folder from the newly generated APK to the old APK. If using 7-Zip, just click ok when the window pops up. Now do the same for the resources.arsc file and if usong 7-Zip, just select ok. If using WinRAR, you have to set the compression to STORE before you click ok.
13. Now open an ADB window. It's time to install the framework. In two commands, you'll be done. First type:
Code:
adb remount
adb push C:\apktool\framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
After you installed the framework, if you don't go into a bootloop within 10 seconds or less, you have most likely been successful, but you still have to reboot. Once you do, You'll notice a new toggle in your advanced WiFi settings. For an added bonus, you can edit your build.prop to specify the range of WiFi channels in your country. If in the US, you will add the number '11' and if in Europe and Asia, you want to put a 13 or 14.
Code:
ro.wifi.channels=11
OR
Code:
ro.wifi.channels=13
Keep an eye on me the for the next week or more. I have a lot more goodies to share, and I keep finding more
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Would it be possible for you to post your modified framework-res file so those of us less skilled could just push your tested and working file. I would assume you will need a version for each OS aka one for 5600, 5601 and 5610
adm1jtg said:
Would it be possible for you to post your modified framework-res file so those of us less skilled could just push your tested and working file. I would assume you will need a version for each OS aka one for 5600, 5601 and 5610
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I'm not so sure that a framework-res.apk from one tablet is good for another, but there's no reason that it wouldn't work.
I experience a lot of wifi issues on the 7th Gen HD 10, but I'm not sure if messing with the framework is worth the risk...
I can tell that the 5GHz range of the tablet is extremely bad, I basically have to be in the ssame room where my router is
and that 2.4GHz is sometimes very slow, while it works fine on my phone
adm1jtg said:
4. Once the framework apk is in the APKtool folder, open another command prompt window from the APKtool folder by holding down shift on the keyboard + right click on the mouse and select "open command window here." In this new command window type:
If you installed everything correctly, text will appear with a few commands you can issue APKtool.
5. Now we need to decompile the framework. In APKtool command window type the following command:
6. The framework-res.apk should then decompile into a folder inside your APKtool folder. Open the framework folder and navigate to:
7. Open the bools.xml file by right clicking on it and selecting Notepad++ as the editor. At this point quite a bit of code, or configurations will appear. Please look for the list of items below and change the values of them from 'false' to 'true':
8. Now save the file and close Notepad++. Back in the framework folder, open the arrays.xml file. Look for the following line of code:
9. In the first line above, wifi,1,1,2,-1,true, change the '2' to a '1'. Delete the second line completely, but leave the 'item' tags. Replace it with the following line of code:
I have personally marked each of these configurations as true to test battery drainage, and there was very little if any at all. Though the configuration for "background" scanning is enabled, I don't believe it's the same background scanning like the aggressive ones manufacturers and providers place in the general WiFi settings.
10. Save the files and close them. Head back to the APKtool folder and open the command window again, if you closed it. Type the following command:
11. You might see a few errors, but they can be ignored as long as the window tells you the APK was successfully created. If it was, go to the APKtool folder, tap on the framework-res folder, then tap on the 'dist' folder. Your new framework is inside. Right click on the NEW framework-res.apk and select "open archive." Go back to the main APKtool folder and right click on the ORIGINAL framework-res.apk and open it as an archive too.
12. Drag the 'res' folder from the newly generated APK to the old APK. If using 7-Zip, just click ok when the window pops up. Now do the same for the resources.arsc file and if usong 7-Zip, just select ok. If using WinRAR, you have to set the compression to STORE before you click ok.
13. Now open an ADB window. It's time to install the framework. In two commands, you'll be done. First type:
After you installed the framework, if you don't go into a bootloop within 10 seconds or less, you have most likely been successful, but you still have to reboot. Once you do, You'll notice a new toggle in your advanced WiFi settings. For an added bonus, you can edit your build.prop to specify the range of WiFi channels in your country. If in the US, you will add the number '11' and if in Europe and Asia, you want to put a 13 or 14.
OR
Keep an eye on me the for the next week or more. I have a lot more goodies to share, and I keep finding more
Would it be possible for you to post your modified framework-res file so those of us less skilled could just push your tested and working file. I would assume you will need a version for each OS aka one for 5600, 5601 and 5610
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I can yes. But be aware if you aren't on the same version 5.6.0.1, then just reinstalling that APK may not work. I'm not entirely sure if the framework APK relies on version specific settings or not. In which case the worst that could happen is when you go to reboot you would be stuck at the boot logo and you would need to reflash stock firmware. I'll do upload it when I get home from work later.
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I'm posting the framework now. There are other tweaks as well, I just don't remember some. You can toggle the Wi-Fi GHZ in advanced Wi-Fi settings. I warn you though, this may not work. I've not tested this method so I'm not responsible for any bricks!
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freaky2xd said:
I experience a lot of wifi issues on the 7th Gen HD 10, but I'm not sure if messing with the framework is worth the risk...
I can tell that the 5GHz range of the tablet is extremely bad, I basically have to be in the ssame room where my router is
and that 2.4GHz is sometimes very slow, while it works fine on my phone
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Posted above this reply. I can make a special modification for you later. As of now the setting is set to a 5ghz preference. I can change that later and I'll upload the revised framework this afternoon.
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adm1jtg said:
Hello everyone. I am excited to announce I've found a successful method to edit the contents of the Android System, also known as framework-res. This method has allowed me to make a massive amount of modifications to the framework system, including unlocking several features and or settings Amazon blocks us from using or accessing. The guide I am writing today, is just one example of that.
I've been contacted a few times here and there, users asking if I knew how to improve their WiFi reception as some feared Amazon may be intentionally slowing down connections. Until now, I was unable to determine all of the features or settings related to WiFi, that we have been blocked from seeing/using/accessing. This guide will show you how to unlock those settings and features to improve your WiFi reception.
!!!!*****WARNING*****!!!!
Modifying the framework can be extremely damaging to your device. Making the wrong edit, even in the slightest, can result in permanent damage to your device. DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHER EDITS TO THE FRAMEWORK, OTHER THAN THE ONES OUTLINED IN THIS GUIDE. IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE, OR DAMAGE IT IN ANY WAY, I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. If you choose to go forward from here, you are responsible for any and all actions. If you aren't prepared for the possibility you may brick your tablet, this guide is not for you. NOTE: I've NEVER permanently bricked a device, but everyone's devices are different.
I have tested this method extensively and made extensive edits to the framework. I have bricked my tablets many times, sometimes several times a day. I risked and continue to risk losing my devices to damages by bringing you these next several guides. Please thank me when you've successfully completed this guide
Requirements:
-Rooted HD 10 or Fire 7 tablet
-Desktop PC with Android SDK installed
-APKtool
-Java (APKtool requires Java)
-Notepad++ (Install this first)
-7-Zip or like minded program
-A lot of patience and time
Notes:
-Works really well on the HD 10. Extensively tested.
-Works on the Fire 7, but with a much lower success rate. For some reason the Fire 7 gets very irritated very quickly, more often than not.
Instructions:
1. Go to the Java website and download the two files, JDK and JRE (not the JRE server) and install them. When doing so, make sure the installation path is just inside C: directory NOT C:\Program Files etc. It's much easier to have all your tools in the same directory for easy access. NOTE: You won't be able to use this guide without installing Java as it's required by APKtool.
2. Go to the APKtool website and download the tool and required files. They will also be placed into the C: directory. Installation instructions are in the same place. PLEASE READ THEM VERY CAREFULLY!
3. When you've completed the above tasks, plug your tablet into your PC. On your PC, open an ADB window. You need to pull one file from your tablet, framework-res.apk and send it to the APKtool folder in C:\APKtool (assuming that's where you installed APKtool). For this guide, your file(s) MUST be pulled from your device using ADB. DO NOT manually place them into the folder(s).
4. Once the framework apk is in the APKtool folder, open another command prompt window from the APKtool folder by holding down shift on the keyboard + right click on the mouse and select "open command window here." In this new command window type:
If you installed everything correctly, text will appear with a few commands you can issue APKtool.
5. Now we need to decompile the framework. In APKtool command window type the following command:
6. The framework-res.apk should then decompile into a folder inside your APKtool folder. Open the framework folder and navigate to:
7. Open the bools.xml file by right clicking on it and selecting Notepad++ as the editor. At this point quite a bit of code, or configurations will appear. Please look for the list of items below and change the values of them from 'false' to 'true':
8. Now save the file and close Notepad++. Back in the framework folder, open the arrays.xml file. Look for the following line of code:
9. In the first line above, wifi,1,1,2,-1,true, change the '2' to a '1'. Delete the second line completely, but leave the 'item' tags. Replace it with the following line of code:
I have personally marked each of these configurations as true to test battery drainage, and there was very little if any at all. Though the configuration for "background" scanning is enabled, I don't believe it's the same background scanning like the aggressive ones manufacturers and providers place in the general WiFi settings.
10. Save the files and close them. Head back to the APKtool folder and open the command window again, if you closed it. Type the following command:
11. You might see a few errors, but they can be ignored as long as the window tells you the APK was successfully created. If it was, go to the APKtool folder, tap on the framework-res folder, then tap on the 'dist' folder. Your new framework is inside. Right click on the NEW framework-res.apk and select "open archive." Go back to the main APKtool folder and right click on the ORIGINAL framework-res.apk and open it as an archive too.
12. Drag the 'res' folder from the newly generated APK to the old APK. If using 7-Zip, just click ok when the window pops up. Now do the same for the resources.arsc file and if usong 7-Zip, just select ok. If using WinRAR, you have to set the compression to STORE before you click ok.
13. Now open an ADB window. It's time to install the framework. In two commands, you'll be done. First type:
After you installed the framework, if you don't go into a bootloop within 10 seconds or less, you have most likely been successful, but you still have to reboot. Once you do, You'll notice a new toggle in your advanced WiFi settings. For an added bonus, you can edit your build.prop to specify the range of WiFi channels in your country. If in the US, you will add the number '11' and if in Europe and Asia, you want to put a 13 or 14.
OR
Would it be possible for you to post your modified framework-res file so those of us less skilled could just push your tested and working file. I would assume you will need a version for each OS aka one for 5600, 5601 and 5610
Click to expand...
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Posted. Look above this reply
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Thanks can't wait to try, unfortunately I won't have access to my tablet for the next 2 weeks but will definitely try first thing when I get it back.
DragonFire1024 said:
I'm posting the framework now. There are other tweaks as well, I just don't remember some. You can toggle the Wi-Fi GHZ in advanced Wi-Fi settings. I warn you though, this may not work. I've not tested this method so I'm not responsible for any bricks!
Sent from my Amazon KFSUWI using XDA Labs
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Installed this on my tablet, it seems to have definitely fixed my issue where the tablet would stop stop loading when streaming videos. Thanks
I can't install the apk on my fire hd 10 os 5.6
endleesss said:
I can't install the apk on my fire hd 10 os 5.6
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Are you trying to install it like a regular APK?
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In step 13, when I type 'adb remount' on adb window, it keeps showing me 'permission denied'.
I'm using os 5.6.1.0 on rooted fire hd 10 by the way.
zxcvbnm76 said:
In step 13, when I type 'adb remount' on adb window, it keeps showing me 'permission denied'.
I'm using os 5.6.1.0 on rooted fire hd 10 by the way.
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Make sure the box is checked in adb insecure. You have to recheck the box each time you run a command, whether successful or not.
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DragonFire1024 said:
Make sure the box is checked in adb insecure. You have to recheck the box each time you run a command, whether successful or not.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using XDA Labs
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It worked! Thanks for your help.
@DragonFire1024 just got my hd 10 up and running with TONS of help from retyre. Currently on his 5610 img thats pre rooted and pre xposed. If you would be willing to make a 5160 framework-res for me with all your goodies I would be happy to help you test anything you like. If needed I can even upload the framework-res off my install to you for modding.
adm1jtg said:
@DragonFire1024 just got my hd 10 up and running with TONS of help from retyre. Currently on his 5610 img thats pre rooted and pre xposed. If you would be willing to make a 5160 framework-res for me with all your goodies I would be happy to help you test anything you like. If needed I can even upload the framework-res off my install to you for modding.
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You'll likely have to send me a copy of yours to be on the safe side. There are some parts I cannot change or it gets stuck at the boot logo. If any of those are different from 5.6.0.1 to 5.6.1.0, then it would also get stuck. Send me your framework APK and I'll work on it. Almost done with the FireTabletSettings apk and then I'll overhaul my framework to include all mods instead of single mods and make it available. So my take a little time, but I'll do it
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DragonFire1024 said:
You'll likely have to send me a copy of yours to be on the safe side. There are some parts I cannot change or it gets stuck at the boot logo. If any of those are different from 5.6.0.1 to 5.6.1.0, then it would also get stuck. Send me your framework APK and I'll work on it. Almost done with the FireTabletSettings apk and then I'll overhaul my framework to include all mods instead of single mods and make it available. So my take a little time, but I'll do it
Sent from my Moto E4 using XDA Labs
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https://bit.ly/2HOv0Rw (framework-res from 5.6.1.0) do you want the settings file as well? If so would it be SettingsProvider.apk you need?
Also have been toying with an idea... If I loaded RETYRE's image for system, clean, then adb pushed your settings and framework files to my system, then used flashfire for a raw system backup and posted the resulting image file, woudn't that be a good way to easily distribute your changes and his... with his and your permission to do so of course.
adm1jtg said:
https://bit.ly/2HOv0Rw (framework-res from 5.6.1.0) do you want the settings file as well? If so would it be SettingsProvider.apk you need?
Also have been toying with an idea... If I loaded RETYRE's image for system, clean, then adb pushed your settings and framework files to my system, then used flashfire for a raw system backup and posted the resulting image file, woudn't that be a good way to easily distribute your changes and his... with his and your permission to do so of course.
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I would need FireTabletSettings.apk. I suppose it could be done like that, but I honestly don't know. You have my permission to try though. I'm almost done with Version one. I just need to do a few more things.
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adm1jtg said:
Also have been toying with an idea... If I loaded RETYRE's image for system, clean, then adb pushed your settings and framework files to my system, then used flashfire for a raw system backup and posted the resulting image file, woudn't that be a good way to easily distribute your changes and his... with his and your permission to do so of course.
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While I don't have an issue with using my 5.6.1.0 image, I'm not sure merging these tweaks into the system.img and uploading a new 5.6.1.0 image would be my preferred approach. Instead, DragonFire1024 should upload his/her tweaks as a flashable .zip that one can flash with FlashFire.
Let's say you put up a modified system.img today and DragonFire1024 comes up with a couple of tweaks tomorrow. Will you create another system.img? If you have a good /system, would you want to dump an entirely new system.img just to get a few new tweaks?