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Deleted phonebook.apk + .odex help

Hey,
I made a mistake and deleted the phonebook.apk + .odex from system/apps. Now I cant make a call and need to reinstall phonebook. Can any1 provide me the files or at least give me a tutorial how to do that?
Regards

What's your email add mate? Pm me it
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yetep said:
What's your email add mate? Pm me it
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Sent you a pm.

See first post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714288

XperiaX10iUser said:
See first post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714288
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Ty, but I cant install phonebook.apk. Phone tells me that I cant install it (error).

bLack_Q said:
Ty, but I cant install phonebook.apk. Phone tells me that I cant install it (error).
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you shouldnt install it.
Just copy it with the terminal or adb

xd4d3v said:
you shouldnt install it.
Just copy it with the terminal or adb
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Ah ok, and whats the command for it? Sorry, for all these questions but tbh I was never deep in the software scene or else.

Do you still have root? You can just use root explorer to copy it over to system/app/blabla.apk
But for adb you have to mount the system, then push the files. This is enough info for google keywords
However, from my experience the x10 doesn't like reinstalling system apps. Best chance is to back up everything with titanium backup and reflash.
Sorry I didn't give you exact commands but this was
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pejmany said:
Do you still have root? You can just use root explorer to copy it over to system/app/blabla.apk
But for adb you have to mount the system, then push the files. This is enough info for google keywords
However, from my experience the x10 doesn't like reinstalling system apps. Best chance is to back up everything with titanium backup and reflash.
Sorry I didn't give you exact commands but this was
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Ok, at least I already copied them back to the right folder but nothing changes. So I have to reflash, ok. Thank you for you help.
Regards

Reflashing is not necessary... Do you have windows or mac? I'll make you a script so that it will load it on it's own.

trojjanhorse said:
Reflashing is not necessary... Do you have windows or mac? I'll make you a script so that it will load it on it's own.
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That would be nice! I got Win 7.

you must reflash
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[APP] XperiaReboot

Hey!
I noticed a lot of stuff going around the forums about people not knowing how to get into recovery, so I created an application that reboots you into the recovery.
The app requires superuser permissions to execute a shell command used to reboot into the recovery.
What it basically does:
You click "Enter Recovery" and it boots you into recovery, or you click exit, and the app exits.
Do I need to do anything else (IE - do I already need to have booted into the recovery before?)
No, as long as you have a recovery installed then this app will boot you into recovery.
Download is in the attachment.
Keiran.

sweet thanks can I make a request ?
add a normal reboot option and a fast boot option
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fma965 said:
sweet thanks can I make a request ?
add a normal reboot option and a fast boot option
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Get switch pro widget.... awesome app and has those features as well
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Just thought I would point that there is already a app that does all that, and its free, and its made by DoomLord.
Here is the Market Link:
https://market.android.com/details?...result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS54Y2hhcmdlIl0.

jgregoryj1 said:
Just thought I would point that there is already a app that does all that, and its free, and its made by DoomLord.
Here is the Market Link:
https://market.android.com/details?...result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS54Y2hhcmdlIl0.
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thanks downloaded

fma965 said:
thanks downloaded
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Your welcome.

Am I missing something, it says it's £1.33?

Comes up on my android market as free. That's odd that it doesn't for you.
I have the apk for it but dont know if I list it here if I will get into trouble. I will email DoomLord and ask for his permission and get back to this thread either way letting ya know.
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a free version of xCharge has already been posted at XDA a few months back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085896

DooMLoRD said:
a free version of xCharge has already been posted at XDA a few months back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085896
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Didn't see that, nvm.

Much appreciated, thank you.

Simple method to install .APK that PlayStore Won't Let you install.

To install an app the PlayStore wont let you install do the following (You will need at least one device compaible with the phone)
Install ESFile explorer on the Device with the working App.
Tap On App Manager then Select and HOLD the Application you want.
From the List Select Back-Up
Then Back out back to the first page, and find the Backup folder, and go into it, then into the Apps folder.
Your see the APK backed up.
Then Press and HOLD, and select SHARE.
Share the file to your DropBox
You can then grab the file on your PC and install anyway you see fit.
If you have Unknown sources ticked, you can also then open Dropbox on the Nexus 7, navigate to the folder you shared it to, and install it from there. (Simples)
You could also share the file Via Bluetooth, I have not tested to see if it will let you install the file, but I cant see why not) (Thanks for the idea Gogeta)
I installed and am now using BT Smart talk this way.
Hope this helped someone.
If you find a simpler way please post it.
If I managed to help, please say Thanks.

How about download the apk and install it..
One sentence, simple as hell.
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junnickbefore14 said:
How about download the apk and install it..
One sentence, simple as hell.
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As Per Title, This is for files that PlayStore WON'T let you install. So no way to install it. The .APK may not be available elsewhere, like BT Smart Talk.

Why pull dropbox in this while we have BLUETOOTH
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Gogeta said:
Why pull dropbox in this while we have BLUETOOTH
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Good thinking.
I'll give it a try.
Thanks.

If you go to /system/data/apps all installed apps go in there, as far as i know. Is this what your trying to get? That way you can skip the backup and save any space that it takes up.
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Or, you could use Quixer to send it straight over to the other device, no matter the distance. I like the Bluetooth idea as well though, that would be the easiest for single, close range sharing.
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tamathdb said:
If you go to /system/data/apps all installed apps go in there, as far as i know. Is this what your trying to get? That way you can skip the backup and save any space that it takes up.
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Cant seem to find the folders, but I am doing four things at once. Will take a look later. Thanks for the idea, all helps widen the thread,

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mikeypr said:
Cant seem to find the folders, but I am doing four things at once. Will take a look later. Thanks for the idea, all helps widen the thread,
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You should be rooted in order to access internal memory from your phone. Or use adb to pull the apk.
There's also lucky patcher but shouldn't share it in xda.
Sent from a certain Galaxy Ace.
A Thanks will be appreciated!

Prl91 said:
Or, you could use Quixer to send it straight over to the other device, no matter the distance. I like the Bluetooth idea as well though, that would be the easiest for single, close range sharing.
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Found Quixar, but sadly its not compatible with the Nexus 7.
Could use the old method to get it working.

mikeypr said:
Where do I find Quixer? Nothing in PlayStore, or even a Google search.
Thanks for the ideas.
Any way to install non compatible apps help.
Mike
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Quixer's my app. It's here on XDA and Google Play. I'll post a link to the XDA thread here for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2126368
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Millenium3 said:
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You should be rooted in order to access internal memory from your phone. Or use adb to pull the apk.
There's also lucky patcher but shouldn't share it in xda.
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Yes Fully rooted. and I can find the system apps, just not the folder with the installed .APKs

mikeypr said:
Yes Fully rooted. and I can find the system apps, just not the folder with the installed .APKs
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The downloaded apps are under "/data/app".
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mikeypr said:
Yes Fully rooted. and I can find the system apps, just not the folder with the installed .APKs
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Hmmm how about adb pull then adb push?
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Prl91 said:
The downloaded apps are under "/data/app".
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When I start in astro it just shows me /sdcard/ As its a Nexus it cant be an external SD card, I'm still lost. Will spend more time on it later.
Thanks

mikeypr said:
When I start in astro it just shows me /sdcard/ As its a Nexus it cant be an external SD card, I'm still lost. Will spend more time on it later.
Thanks
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Download and install "Root Explorer" from the market. It defaults to the root directory. Just open up the app, find /data in the root directory, click on it, and then click /app. All your user downloaded and installed apps are there.
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Prl91 said:
Download and install "Root Explorer" from the market. It defaults to the root directory. Just open up the app, find /data in the root directory, click on it, and then click /app. All your user downloaded and installed apps are there.
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Brilliant if your phone is Rooted. BIG thank you. Made my life much simpler.

mikeypr said:
Brilliant if your phone is Rooted. BIG thank you. Made my life much simpler.
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No prob!
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Prl91 said:
The downloaded apps are under "/data/app".
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Right, my bad. I mixed that and system apps.
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Many thanks for this tip.
Many thanks for this tip which allowed me to use my daughter's Samsung phone to get BT Talk Smart onto my Samsung Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.2. I can now use it with wi-fi as a phone.
Thanks again.
mikeypr said:
To install an app the PlayStore wont let you install do the following (You will need at least one device compaible with the phone)
Install ESFile explorer on the Device with the working App.
Tap On App Manager then Select and HOLD the Application you want.
From the List Select Back-Up
Then Back out back to the first page, and find the Backup folder, and go into it, then into the Apps folder.
Your see the APK backed up.
Then Press and HOLD, and select SHARE.
Share the file to your DropBox
You can then grab the file on your PC and install anyway you see fit.
If you have Unknown sources ticked, you can also then open Dropbox on the Nexus 7, navigate to the folder you shared it to, and install it from there. (Simples)
You could also share the file Via Bluetooth, I have not tested to see if it will let you install the file, but I cant see why not) (Thanks for the idea Gogeta)
I installed and am now using BT Smart talk this way.
Hope this helped someone.
If you find a simpler way please post it.
If I managed to help, please say Thanks.
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[GUIDE] Internal sdcard not writable? Fix..

Recently many users have been having issues with their internal sdcard not being writable, either due to flashing AOSP and then touchwiz or other reasons. This little guide will help you fix this issue.
Notes-
1. Read all the steps before attempting this
2. I have used this method to successfully fix my sdcard and make it usable
Prerequisites-
1. You will need root
2. You will need terminal emulator on your phone
3. You will need some reading skills and glasses if your eyes are weak..
Steps-
1. Open terminal emulator
2. Type "su"
Your screen should look like this
su
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Now press enter
3. Now type this command, "restorecon -v -R /data/media"
Your screen should look like this now
su
restorecon -v -R /data/media
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Now press enter
4. Now you can use your internal sdcard without any issues
Credits-
@bigbiff for posting this command in his twrp thread
@daxgirl for making me make this thread

Perfect, my friend!!! You're perfect as ALWAYS!!! THAK YOU!!!
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daxgirl said:
Perfect, my friend!!! You're perfect as ALWAYS!!! THAK YOU!!!
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Appreciate the support. Didn't really do much, but at least now new users will find a step by step way to fix their internal storage.
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Which terminal emulator yiu suggest? And a link if possible.
Thanks in advance.
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Khizar said:
Recently many users have been having issues with their internal sdcard not being writable, either due to flashing AOSP and then touchwiz or other reasons. This little guide will help you fix this issue.
@bigbiff for posting this command in his twrp thread
@daxgirl for making me make this thread and for the pics she will be making
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I have tried the error message is as below:
could not start -: No such file or directory
could not start R: No such file or directory
I am on rooted nb4 version.
Any solution please.

ra_eng said:
Which terminal emulator yiu suggest? And a link if possible.
Thanks in advance.
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Any would work.. I use this one personally
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm
ketan_naik said:
I have tried the error message is as below:
could not start -: No such file or directory
could not start R: No such file or directory
I am on rooted nb4 version.
Any solution please.
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did you write the command exactly the same way as it says in the OP? the space, the capatial letters, they all count.. it needs to be EXACT or it wont work..

Khizar said:
Any would work.. I use this one personally
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm
did you write the command exactly the same way as it says in the OP? the space, the capatial letters, they all count.. it needs to be EXACT or it wont work..
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Exactly I have typed the command.

And superuser permission granted?
Android - flash, root a enjoy

Possibly the op should consider editing to advise that this solution, like others requires root.
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paul_59 said:
Possibly the op should consider editing to advise that this solution, like others requires root.
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True! it is also possible that when given "su" root is implied!!!
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daxgirl said:
True! it is also possible that when given "su" root is implied!!!
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Only people who know Linux will know that "su" means asking for root access

ketan_naik said:
Exactly I have typed the command.
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Kuratko said:
And superuser permission granted?
Android - flash, root a enjoy
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Yeah if you typed the command exactly then terminal probably wasn't granted root.
This has worked for every user that I have recommended to.
paul_59 said:
Possibly the op should consider editing to advise that this solution, like others requires root.
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daxgirl said:
True! it is also possible that when given "su" root is implied!!!
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akselic said:
Only people who know Linux will know that "su" means asking for root access
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Added that in the perequisites.
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Hi there! quick question, will this work on the T-Mo variant of the Note 3? Please advise and thank you.

PTJunkie1975 said:
Hi there! quick question, will this work on the T-Mo variant of the Note 3? Please advise and thank you.
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There is absolutely no reason why it shouldn't work as long as you have root access.

PTJunkie1975 said:
Hi there! quick question, will this work on the T-Mo variant of the Note 3? Please advise and thank you.
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Yes it should work on the tmo variant as well.
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Worked like a charm. Thanks man. Swiftkey had language pack problem but this solved that also.

Many many many THANKS ...
I was getting crazy because of this problem..
You saved me from a big headache
BTW..
I can confirm you that i flashed an AOSP rom (carbon) on my Note 3 ..
After that i have flashed the x-note, and no write permissions for the sdcard (very strange.. no permissions only for the 3rd part explorers..TW file explorer worked instead..)
Is that possible to know the reason of this problem?

Khizar said:
"restorecon -v -R /data/media"
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Thanks, worked like a charm.
After restoring a Touchwiz-ROM on my N7100 with TWRP 2.7.0.0 the internal sd was not writable anymore. This command did the trick. :good:

ketan_naik said:
I have tried the error message is as below:
could not start -: No such file or directory
could not start R: No such file or directory
I am on rooted nb4 version.
Any solution please.
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You put a space between the - and the R
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Thanks a lot ! I was getting crazy after 3 rom flash.
I flashed an Aosp rom, then a touchwiz one, and had this problem with installed apps : system apps did not have any problems writing to the internal sdcard.
Now working like a charm

[UPDATED for 5.0+ roms 1-29-15]Turn off power saver icon via terminal

Here is the new way to disable powersaver icon without using xposed as now we r s-off unlocked on All sense Lollipop builds.
Download Android terminal emulator in play store
Open terminal
Type su to grant super user
Next type the command below
pm disable com.htc.htcpowermanager/.powersaver.PowerSaverNotificationReceiver
Make sure to use capital letters where I did
Also I did it with powersaver turned off then after I disabled it I turned on powersaver. Icon will be gone.
If this helped you please hit the thanks button.
Thanks to @DucatiMon for testing on different Roms.
Screenshots r from KitKat. Will update those asap.
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Where is terminal type su at?

P2o8wer said:
Where is terminal type su at?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm

Oh OK. I thought that's what I had to do thanks bro.

P2o8wer said:
Where is terminal type su at?
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Install Android Terminal emulator (or similar) from the Play Store. Open it, now you have a terminal command line. Type su and proceed....

skokielad said:
Install Android Terminal emulator (or similar) from the Play Store. Open it, now you have a terminal command line. Type su and proceed....
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I got it thanks.

P2o8wer said:
I got it thanks.
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cool, sorry for the dup answer. neil snuck his in before I hit submit

I will fix the Op to make it easier to follow once I home I threw it up real quick as I was rolling one on break.
Feel free to hit the thanks button if I helped.
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I will also pos the way to change it without using app(system has to be rewrite to do it the way I know how.
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Does anyone know what HTC setting number powersave is? I would like to enable it by using Sq editor and changing the values for quick_settings_items. So that powersave can be a toggle in quick settings. Any help in finding the number would also be appreciated.
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Nope, didn't work for me. I even tried a soft boot after so I wouldn't loose root.
Tigerstown said:
I was waiting till the system was rewrite before I posted how to turn on power saver but since it's out there already I can share this.
In terminal type su
This next part is case sensitive
pm disable com.htcpowermanager/powersaver.PowerSaverNotificationReceiver
Then reboot. It will work for sure when system is rewrite so it might work now for those you used app to turn on power saver.
I saved this from my evolte days.
I also used same method on my m7
If this helped you please hit the thanks button.
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smiley4017 said:
Nope, didn't work for me. I even tried a soft boot after so I wouldn't loose root.
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. In 4 years I never have had it not work. You put the capital letters where I said to? Did it not work for anyone else?
I never just had root before without system rewrite able. But it should still work. It definitely is the way to get rid of the icon.
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Didn't work for me the first time I tried it, and I haven't gotten around to trying it again.

neilrl79 said:
Didn't work for me the first time I tried it, and I haven't gotten around to trying it again.
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Ok I'll check once home from work . Could be cause of write protection. Either way I know another way to turn it off.
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Tigerstown said:
. So I guess try again. I just provide the way. In 4 years I never have had it not work. You put the capital letters where I said to? Did it not work for anyone else?
I never just had root before without system rewrite able. But it should still work. It definitely is the way to get rid of the icon.
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Yeah, didn't work here either.

Ok give me a few hours I'll post fix.
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Nilius17 said:
Yeah, didn't work here either.
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neilrl79 said:
Didn't work for me the first time I tried it, and I haven't gotten around to trying it again.
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smiley4017 said:
Nope, didn't work for me. I even tried a soft boot after so I wouldn't loose root.
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Before. Sorry don't know why my last pic won't show up..
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Nilius17 said:
Yeah, didn't work here either.
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Yeah I didn't get it either.
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Masa6GCS said:
Does anyone know what HTC setting number powersave is? I would like to enable it by using Sq editor and changing the values for quick_settings_items. So that powersave can be a toggle in quick settings. Any help in finding the number would also be appreciated.
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I dont think it matters. Does it?