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From what I can tell anyway. I was working on this, and I had it working up until installing a new app from the Market. Here's the tutorial I wrote:
Code:
Note1: This process can brick your phone, and it can crash the Android OS. Please use with caution, and know that you are responsible for your own actions, not me, nor anyone else.
Note2: If the Android OS does crash (signified by the Android loading screen, with the flashing Android logo) a factory reset is your best option. It saved me a few times when working on this process.
Note3: Note that a fresh start (factory reset phone) is best for this process, as it changes where all apps are going to be stored and used from.
Note4: Your SDcard cannot be accessed when the USB cable is plugged into your computer, so note the apps will not work/will not work well if you are connected to a PC.
Get root
In terminal:
1. su
2. cd data
3. mkdir /sdcard/data/app
4. mkdir /sdcard/data/app-private
5. mv app app2 (don't want to delete the directory terminal is running from, also kept for backup)
6. mv app-private app-private2
7. ln -s /sdcard/data/app app
8. ln -s /sdcard/data/app-private app-private
And bam! Done.
I then used adb push/pull to backup the app and app-private directories to the SDcard. (just in case, for the terminal app. And I tried this process with and without this step, so I know it isn't this messing it up)
Now Terminal Emulator runs, as well as everything else, but when I download/install a new app, my phone freezes as it goes to install it, and then crashed and goes to the Android OS loading screen forever.
I also worked on this and ran into the same problems you have...I know that there are some other folders that deal with the apps we download from android market.. One of the problems you may be having is that when installing there is an intitial setting up communication that is trying to occur between the downloaded apps, /sdcard/app, and other folders on the phone. When the sdcard/app trys to communicate back with the other party, your errors occur and you crash....I would suggest doing this again, hooking your phone up to DDMS and reproducing the crash again so that you can see what is throwing the errors...that may give you a better idea of what else needs to be done....
I would love to help in any way possible as I was working on this as well, btw, when you get stuck at the flashing android, there is no need to do a reboot, you can plug your phone into your computer and run the adb shell even though it isn't booting up. Since you can run the adb shell, you can fix the problem. Also, you could run DDMS to see what is keeping it from booting as well.
Me too!
I'm working on this as well, I will relay any progress I make, hope you will do the same.
Thanks!
Phromik said:
Now Terminal Emulator runs, as well as everything else, but when I download/install a new app, my phone freezes as it goes to install it, and then crashed and goes to the Android OS loading screen forever.
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one question .. why are you trying to install apps to /sdcard??
This is an old thread that got bumped. This is not the way to go about getting apps to install to the sd-card.
I HAVE CY 4.3.2.1 ROM RUNNING THIS IS WHAT I DID TO GET IT WORKING
I DONT KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL WORK AS I AM ONLY DOING WHAT WAS HAS BEEN DONE BEFORE ME
Copied the following onto my Android's SD card:
http://cid-3cf744d4c83401e6.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public
build.prop
build.sapphire.prop
Maps.apk
Unplugged my phone and waited for it to prep the SD card
Fired up the application Terminal Emulator
Typed the following commands:
Code:
suYour phone may prompt you to allow or not allow this, allow it obviously, otherwise wait until you see a # before continuing to the next command
Code:
ashCode:
mount -o remount,rw /systemNext it's time to copy the build files into your system directory, but first you should backup the originals just in case.
Code:
cp /sdcard/build.prop /system
cp /sdcard/build.sapphire.prop /systemRemove the existing Google Maps app
Code:
cd /data/app
rm *Maps*
rm *maps*Code:
when i did this it siad it did not exist but i just keep going!!!
cd /data/dalvik-cache
rm *Maps*
rm *maps***END OF UPDATE**
All done with this part, time to reboot.
Code:
rebootGetting force close prompts for Google Voice? Yeah, go ahead and do the force close. Be sure to wait until your phone is done booting.
Now it's time to actually install the new app. So again, open up Terminal Emulator and type the following code:
Code:
suAgain, allow this command and/or wait until you see a # character
Code:
ash
mount -o remount,rw /system
install /sdcard/Maps.apk /system/app/At this point, I couldn't get things to work like the second post I linked earlier, so I'll did this command...
Code:
rebootGetting force close prompts for Google Voice again? Close the sucker and wait until your phone is fully booted.
Ok the app is installed and you may be thinking you're good to go, but you aren't. It's still not working for you like it wouldn't work for me. Do you have Google Voice installed before you did all this stuff? Most likely!
Go into your phone's settings and Manage Applications
Uninstall Google Voice
Fire up the Market and search for Google Voice
Install Google Voice
Reboot your phone (You can do this by holding the power button and select "reboot phone" or the long way through Terminal Emulator)
Run the Map app (now you may have your old address in there that you tried earlier, never fear. Just clear the map from the map menu)
Put in some directions like you normally would
You should see the option for "Navigate" after it gets the directions. Click it.
Accept the installation of the voice guide thingy
You're done! Revel in the awesomeness!
Get a beer and laugh at your friends with an iPhone
these is what i did exactley and it worked for me
I DONT NO HOW LONG THIS WILL WORK FOR!!!!!!
File to download
http://www.filefactory.com/dlf/f/a1a...apphireNav.zip
dude, the code tags failed. lol
also the link is dead
WOW
theomajigga said:
dude, the code tags failed. Lol
also the link is dead
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that link died fast lol how do i upload it then i tired here and it says upload failed lol i have the neccsory file but how do i get it to you guys since that link died
i'd first fix the code tags
but im not sure, i think you cp the link wrong honestly.
-T
theomajigga said:
i'd first fix the code tags
but im not sure, i think you cp the link wrong honestly.
-T
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http://www.mediafire.com/?tyzmnzzkhen
here is another link but this one makes face book crash i belive i dont use face book but thats what g1 users are saying
FOR SAPPHIRE
I read a post earlier about fixing some apps not working.
in build.prop
change to 4 instead of 5.
ro.build.version.sdk=4
Did this and re-ran part 1 and part 2. Works fine with Handcent and facebook app working. haven't got any FC with other apps and navigation still working after a few hours and some reboots.
Uploaded a new .rar with changes to build.prop
http://www.mediafire.com/?jwhmkzay2mm
Extract All to Desktop
Run part 1 - when prompted hit any key and phone will reboot.
when up and running, run part 2.
Test nav by opening google maps and geting directions. Underneath "Show on Maps" you should see "Navigate" If you don't try installing Google Voice (fixed it for a lot of people)
If you did the above and Navigate isn't working, here is a link to the build.prop version that causes some app errors but gets nav Working
http://www.mediafire.com/?tyzmnzzkhen
Skreacher said:
FOR SAPPHIRE
I read a post earlier about fixing some apps not working.
in build.prop
change to 4 instead of 5.
ro.build.version.sdk=4
Did this and re-ran part 1 and part 2. Works fine with Handcent and facebook app working. haven't got any FC with other apps and navigation still working after a few hours and some reboots.
Uploaded a new .rar with changes to build.prop
http://www.mediafire.com/?jwhmkzay2mm
Extract All to Desktop
Run part 1 - when prompted hit any key and phone will reboot.
when up and running, run part 2.
Test nav by opening google maps and geting directions. Underneath "Show on Maps" you should see "Navigate" If you don't try installing Google Voice (fixed it for a lot of people)
If you did the above and Navigate isn't working, here is a link to the build.prop version that causes some app errors but gets nav Working
http://www.mediafire.com/?tyzmnzzkhen
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how do i run the .bat files on a mac? i double clicked on it and it opened terminal then it rebooted my phone but it was unable to copy the files over.
Code:
cannot stat 'build.prop': No such file or directory
cannot stat 'build.trout.prop': No such file or directory
: command not foundp/Android/tools/Part 1.bat: line 5: pause
logout
In windows all that is required is to extract all files to the same directory (only tried it by having them all on the desktop. then doubleclicking the part1.bat from the desktop.
I'm not familiar enough with OSX but it seems like its not finding the build.prop to push it to your phone.
Google Nav only works in the US
NOTE: Currently Google Nav will only work in the US.
You can get it running (as in install the app) on phones elsewhere in the world, but to actual use the Navigate feature you have to have the GPS turned on (duh) so it knows where you are, and due to licensing issues (I think) the Navigate feature will not work if you are not in the US.
Running Cyanogen 4.2.3.1, I used the files Skreacher provided on my T-Mobile MT3G, running on Mac OS X Leopard...it works! I installed the Text to Speech thing needed as well...Facebook loads as always (some people were having problems) but the only thing is that exiting Navigation sometimes doesn't work (I have to exit twice). Thanks a lot Trying this out on the road tomorrow!
for the semi-noobs, like myself lol, can someone please re-explain which codes to run with Skreacher's added input changes?
sorry dskyers, i'm confused like hell per your intructions.
i forgot to mention i'm kind of slow... lol all i want is google maps nav...
Try instructions at my blog: http://blog.mmayhew.com
Worked like a charm
I followed the instructions at the top of this thread. It works perfectly. Google voice is working too! I was having some trouble with that on my earlier attempts (i think i was using the build.prop's for the G1).
Also, I updated to CY 4.2.4 and there is no breakage. Navigation still works like a charm.
Thanks a million!
mmayhew said:
Try instructions at my blog: http://blog.mmayhew.com
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Thanks mma, this worked perfectly and you covered all areas needed to get it installed correctly.
@op, thanks for the info and hopefully I don't offend you, but to anyone needing a clear how-to, go to the mma's blog.
I had this working. I used Nav once, then pressed 'Exit Nav' so it would shut up. Now I can't get it back. Help anyone?
Edit: By 'used once' I mean, I had it on for like an hour for a trip I had to make.
detox702 said:
I had this working. I used Nav once, then pressed 'Exit Nav' so it would shut up. Now I can't get it back. Help anyone?
Edit: By 'used once' I mean, I had it on for like an hour for a trip I had to make.
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Try a phone reboot and test it again.
Anyone run this on any of the hero roms?
mmayhew said:
Try instructions at my blog: http://blog.mmayhew.com
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EDIT number 1 MILLION!!!!!!!
IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok... IF YOU WIPE YOUR PHONE AND YOU'RE STARTING FRESH, THEN YOU WILL MOST LIKELY HAVE TO SKIP SEVERAL STEPS IN MMAYHEW's INSTRUCTIONS!
I had to skip steps 9 through 18.
but it works!
thanks in advance guys!
thanks again to all!!! later
rydr1 said:
Try a phone reboot and test it again.
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That would be negative. Still no option for nav.
LATEST AND LAST EDIT TO THIS THREAD:
Download the new maps from Google in the marketplace for Google Navigation. Works Android Phones running the 1.6 platform.
No need to follow these instructions anymore!
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#Thought I would make a thread with clarified instructions on installing the new Google navigation on a G1 running Cyanogen's ROM. There have been a lot of #problems with the instructions in the other thread since the files supplied (namely build.prop and build.trout.prop) are not correctly referencing each person's #setup correctly.
#Instead of pushing generic prop files onto your phone, you can simply edit one line in your build.trout.prop file found in the system directory on your G1. #Thanks goes to aad4321 who posted it.
#The edit is simply changing the ro.build.fingerprint line to:
#ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/voles/sholes/sholes:2.0/ESD20/17572:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
#You can pull this file, edit, remount, then push back onto your phone to allow you install the new maps.apk. You can find the new maps.apk file in the #attachment. You can also find batch files to do all of the above, but is only guaranteed to work on the 4.2.5 ROM. All other Cyanogen version users can use #these files as well if they replace the build.trout.prop file with their own, and then edit the line as above.
#This method will keep all your apps intact, and not cause any problems with marketplace (protected apps not showing), google voice (force closing), facebook #(force closing), etc as reported in the other thread.
#<EDIT 1>If you get the errror "Device not found," make sure you have USB Debugging enabled in settings (thanks kizer).
#<EDIT 2>After performing a rm command, if you get a statement about the directory or file not existing, all is fine. Those rm commands are just trying to #find all possible places the old maps app could be stored, and so if it doesn't exist, you don't have to worry about it. Just go on to the next step.
#<EDIT 3>If you don't see the navigate function, install google voice.
#0) Connect phone
#1) Unzip downloaded file
#2) Run Part 1.bat
#3) When prompted to press any key, do so; the phone will reboot
#4) When your phone is running again, run Part 2.bat
#5) When prompted to press any key, the installation process is done.
#6) Make sure GPS is enabled
#7) Open Maps and press OK
#8) Press Menu
#9) Press Directions
#10) Enter an end point
#11) Click Go
#12) Just under "Show on map", click Navigate.
#13) If prompted to install the voice codec, do so.
#http://www.mediafire.com/?znzizmd1mmm
junker02 said:
Thought I would make a thread with clarified instructions on installing the new Google navigation on a G1 running Cyanogen's ROM. There have been a lot of problems with the instructions in the other thread since the files supplied (namely build.prop and build.trout.prop) are not correctly referencing each person's setup correctly.
Instead of pushing generic prop files onto your phone, you can simply edit one line in your build.trout.prop file found in the system directory on your G1. Thanks goes to aad4321 who posted it.
The edit is simply changing the ro.build.fingerprint line to:
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/voles/sholes/sholes:2.0/ESD20/17572:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
You can pull this file, edit, remount, then push back onto your phone to allow you install the new maps.apk. You can find the new maps.apk file in the attachment. You can also find batch files to do all of the above, but is only guaranteed to work on the 4.2.5 ROM. All other Cyanogen version users can use these files as well if they replace the build.trout.prop file with their own, and then edit the line as above.
This method will keep all your apps intact, and not cause any problems with marketplace (protected apps not showing), google voice (force closing), facebook (force closing), etc as reported in the other thread.
0) Connect phone
1) Unzip zip to desktop
2) Run Part 1.bat
3) When prompted to press any key, do so; the phone will reboot
4) When your phone is running again, run Part 2.bat
5) When prompted to press any key, the installation process is done.
6) Make sure GPS is enabled
7) Open Maps and press OK
8) Press Menu
9) Press Directions
10) Enter an end point
11) Click Go
12) Just under "Show on map", click Navigate.
13) If prompted to install the voice codec, do so.
http://www.mediafire.com/?znzizmd1mmm
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While I placed the files from his zip directly on my SDcard and used terminal to run the command, Junker's method appears stable. I have Google voice, protected apps in market, and functional Navigation. (can't answer for facebook, since I don't have an account.)
Note to someone who does not know shell commands...don't try and copy the ADB commands they are not the same. Know what you are doing before you do it.
Thanks for the post Junker02
i really dont get why there are like 325435412512 threads for this.
They should be condensed into 1.... and listed as separate options/ways to do it.
I had no connection then realized I didn't have USB debugging enabled.
Seemed to work fine.
krstnsn said:
i really dont get why there are like 325435412512 threads for this.
They should be condensed into 1.... and listed as separate options/ways to do it.
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I believe the methods listed on the other threads are incorrect, or are more complicated than need to be (and possibly breaks other apps). I only found this method buried in the think-tank post, and though it was suggested for the OP to fix the first post, it never was. Hopefully others who are on Cyanogen's ROM will appreciate the info.
kizer said:
I had no connection then realized I didn't have USB debugging enabled.
Seemed to work fine.
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Thanks for the tip! I'll add it to the first post.
junker02 said:
I believe the methods listed on the other threads are incorrect, or are more complicated than need to be (and possibly breaks other apps). I only found this method buried in the think-tank post, and though it was suggested for the OP to fix the first post, it never was. Hopefully others who are on Cyanogen's ROM will appreciate the info.
Thanks for the tip! I'll add it to the first post.
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I agree, the other threads over complicate it and cause problems for those who don't know what they are doing. If they learned how to do it themselves there would be less questions and complication.
But then again, now this is just another thread about nav. Really, they should all be locked and something like what is in the first post should be put in the informative links thread.
wanted to thank you for instructions, possibly a better forum wiulda been q&a, as I go there to find answers and help solve some =) other than that this does clear some things up such as the ro line. Like in the other post it says almost same thing but fails to mention the line to change. Etc..etc... this did catch my eye and I was was about to try another method for my buddies phone and this saved me of searching through a thread. My penies, again ty.
junker02 said:
0) Connect phone
1) Unzip zip to desktop
2) Run Part 1.bat
3) When prompted to press any key, do so; the phone will reboot
4) When your phone is running again, run Part 2.bat
5) When prompted to press any key, the installation process is done.
6) Make sure GPS is enabled
7) Open Maps and press OK
8) Press Menu
9) Press Directions
10) Enter an end point
11) Click Go
12) Just under "Show on map", click Navigate.
13) If prompted to install the voice codec, do so.
http://www.mediafire.com/?znzizmd1mmm
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I'm confused. Are you telling me that if I follow the steps outlined above that Google Navigation should work on my Cyanogenmod 4.2.5 ROM without any (google voice, market, etc.) problems?
scrappyabs2 said:
I'm confused. Are you telling me that if I follow the steps outlined above that Google Navigation should work on my Cyanogenmod 4.2.5 ROM without any (google voice, market, etc.) problems?
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I had no problems, but I did it myself:
from scratch (no map mods, orig build.prop):
adb remount
adb pull /system/build.trout.prop build.trout.prop
open it with notepad and edit the line
ro.build.fingerprint=tmobile/kila/dream/trout:1.6/DRC83/14721:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
so that it reads
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/voles/sholes/sholes:2.0/ESD20/17572:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
save it
adb push build.trout.prop /system/
adb shell reboot
now reininstall google voice from market and reinstall maps with the new one
help me out here man, i dont have adb, i just use my phones terminal
bigstunta101 said:
help me out here man, i dont have adb, i just use my phones terminal
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ok, even easier, do you have astro?
you can navagate to the /system directory, copy the build.trout file to your sdcard directory. mount your sdcard and edit the file with notepad. copy it back over to the /system directory and reboot
then install voice and maps
or try doing the same from your pc using droid explorer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=558108
haven't tried it either way way but it seems like it should work
scrappyabs2 said:
I'm confused. Are you telling me that if I follow the steps outlined above that Google Navigation should work on my Cyanogenmod 4.2.5 ROM without any (google voice, market, etc.) problems?
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Yes, that's exactly what it will do.
bigstunta101 said:
help me out here man, i dont have adb, i just use my phones terminal
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The ADB app is included in the download. I'm not sure if it will work without the driver installed, but you can give it try and report back. Simply run the two .bat files and it will execute all the necessary ADB commands automatically.
Worse comes to worse, you would just need to install the driver for your phone.
Ok, here are the steps I took without adb, since comps at work do not allow USB write.
I uploaded the build.prop and maps.apk and sent them to my email using yousendit.com
Downloaded both into sdcard/download
Using "Root Explorer" navigated to /system and set it R/W (there's a button on the top)
Moved the build.prop to /system
Reboot
Install Maps
Reinstall GoogleVoice
Voila!
When I run the first batch file I get this errror: Device not found.
I've never gotten this message before. ADB was working fine for me a few days ago, before I reinstalled 4.2.5. Any ideas?
scrappyabs2 said:
When I run the first batch file I get this errror: Device not found.
I've never gotten this message before. ADB was working fine for me a few days ago, before I reinstalled 4.2.5. Any ideas?
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Is your usb debugging enabled on your device?
Settings>Applications>Development
xavina said:
Is your usb debugging enabled on your device?
Settings>Applications>Development
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Yes, its enabled. I swear I installed this navigation app on an earlier version of CyanogenMod and ADB worked just fine. Now it won't recognize my device. Please help me.
scrappyabs2 said:
Yes, its enabled. I swear I installed this navigation app on an earlier version of CyanogenMod and ADB worked just fine. Now it won't recognize my device. Please help me.
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If you can't get the batch files to work, edit the batch files to see what commands are performed, and execute them in a terminal. There aren't that many.
junker02 said:
If you can't get the batch files to work, edit the batch files to see what commands are performed, and execute them in a terminal. There aren't that many.
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adb remount says "error: device not found"
Here you go guys, safe simple and so easy a caveman can do it... (insert the, "If you break it, it's your own fault disclaimer here.)
Download the file in the first post of this thread.
extract the file on your hard drive and copy the build.trout.prop file and the Maps.apk, then put them on to your SD Card.
If you can't get this far....we have a bigger issue.
Then in terminal emulator type
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cp /sdcard/build.trout.prop /system
reboot
When the device reboots then do this one in the terminal emulator
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
rm /system/sd/app/*Maps*
rm /system/sd/dalvik-cache/*Maps*
rm /system/app/*Maps*
reboot
*Note: Someone might say that the reboot at the end of this code is not needed. That maybe, but it worked just fine for me.
Now using Astro, or another file manager, install the maps.apk from the sd card.
If prompted, install the voice. I had it from other programs.
Turn on GPS
Open the drawer
Click on Maps
Let the Maps program find you
Then click menu, directions
Enter the destination, and click go.
It should show
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My location
<the destination address you entered>
Show on map
[B]Navigate[/B]
Thanks for making clear instructions for the terminal emulator [email protected]
Everyone please remember that one can only use the build.trout.prop file in the first post if they are also running Cyanogen 4.2.5 on the G1, else you run the risk of app errors and force closes. If you are running a different version of Cyanogen, make a copy of your own build.trout.prop file found in your system directory, and edit it.
Hi all, who are interested in using Bluestacks (Bluestacks Mac alpha) rooted and writeable /system & /data!
If you havn't installed or used it before, the android app player Bluestacks alpha for MAc OS X is available here:
http://bluestacks.com/bstks_mac.html
The idea for rooting it came, when I read the thread of xRepinsSporx here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1571308. This is guiding tread for rooting Bluestacks for Windows.
So credits go to xRepinsSporx!
I've managed making full rooted Root.fs for the Bluestacks android app-player for MAC OS X.
The /system of bluestacks is rooted out of the box, but root-permissions are restricted.
So I've copied a new su file ('su.orig') and a symbolic link ('su') into /system/xbin. This was done under ubuntu-linux!
That works for me...
If you want try it, here is a
HOW TO:
(make sure, Bluestacks is not running!!!)
---Attention! this HOWTO is only useable on MAC OS X!---
I.
1. Download Root.fs_hacked.zip (rooted Root.fs)
II.
1. Unpack Root.fs_hacked.zip in a folder of your choice
2. In Finder-Menu go to "Go To'-cklick it once ; hold alt-key down for showing the user-library-folder;
Open Library-Folder; Go into the Folder Bluestacks App Player; Go into the Folder Android;
Rename the file Root.fs to Root.fs_backup (in case for having a backup!)
copy the unpacked Root.fs_hacked to here and rename it to Root.fs .
---- You have full rooted /system now! ----
3. Goto into Folder yourusername/Library/BlueStacks App Player/Runtime; make Alias For Bluestacks App Player.app;
Place this link where you want to (i.e. on Desktop or into the Launchbar);
Now you should activate personalized Home Launcher! (If you did not done it before)
I made it with Holo Launcher...
III.
1. Open Pulse in Bluestacks
2. Click an entry in Pulse; Click on Menu-Button, that goes to an WEBsite of an article; the hidden webBrowser of bluestack will open that;
in addressbar goto HoloLauncher (stable) download page http://hololauncher.com/download.aspx?t=STABLE and download and install it
3. Click on the colored Home-Button of Bluestacks and select Holo Launcher for ever.
Now you can install basic gapps for Bluestacks
IV.
1. open the web Browser
2. download http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12364391/BluestackForMacApps/GoogleServicesFramework.apk; install it
3. download http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12364391/BluestackForMacApps/OneTimeInitializer.apk; install it
4. download http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12364391/BluestackForMacApps/SetupWizard.apk; install it
5. download http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12364391/BluestackForMacApps/Talk.apk; install it
6. download http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12364391/BluestackForMacApps/Vending.apk; install it
7. download http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12364391/BluestackForMacApps/Gmail.apk; install it
6. download http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12364391/BluestackForMacApps/Maps.apk; install it
At last goto Settings->Accounts-> add your Google-Account
You did it! - Congrats
What is working:
- root is granted for apps an the fly (without the use of Superuser.apk - this APk isn't working but not needed!)
(test it with titanium backup and/or root explorer)
- fully read/writeable /system, /data, /data/data
(you can test it by starting a terminal session in bluestack; after starting terminal you are at the $-prompt right(?), enter $ su - and you are the #-prompt - so you are rooted)
If Titanium Backup or other apps don't see your installed apps, then you have to change permissions for /data as following:
open terminal session
and enter
Code:
su
chmod 755 /data
(thanx Jainyankee1993 for his reply!)
- Homelauncher of your choice
- Market
- Synching Gmail
- installing most of apps you can see in your market account
(working apps i.e. here: Root Explorer; Titanium Backup; Adaway; Clocksynch...)
What is not working:
Contacts and Calendar won't synch! (So i use the Google website for my calendar and contacts for the moment )
The colored home button loses his function. (For getting home button function you can load 'button svoir' from market)
The stuff published here is for educational purposes only!
All you do with your Bluestacks installation on your MAC is done at your own risk!
BTW: if your full rooted Bluestacks is running as it should, you can delete the preinstall Bluetstacks-Apps-Folder link from the Launchbar...
(atached 2 screenshots here.)
regards bitstra
bitstra said:
Hi all, who are interested in using Bluestacks rooted and writeable /system & /data!
I've managed making full rooted Root.fs for the Bluestacks android app-player for MAC OS X.
If somebody is interested in my solution, I would share the Root.fs-file. If so feel free to pm me...
atached 2 screenshots here.
regards bitstra
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is wonderful news
you are a great
best regards
OP is updated with instructions for download and install
regards
bitstra
I can't find the address bar in pulse anywhere
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Jainyankee1993 said:
I can't find the address bar in pulse anywhere
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First click on a Pulse-Article
Than click on Menu-Button
Than click 'Open in Browser'
..u should see the address-bar
that's it...
bitstra
okay got evrything to work except my hom e button does not do anything. lol
Jainyankee1993 said:
okay got evrything to work except my hom e button does not do anything. lol
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... thats right - I've updated OP with that hint - thanx...
So we can use 'button savoir' from market!
regards
bitstra
Okay thank you. Sorry to keep bothering you but titanium backup for me just says searching for app data
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Jainyankee1993 said:
Okay thank you. Sorry to keep bothering you but titanium backup for me just says searching for app data
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Can you please open a terminal session and enter
Code:
su
ls -l /
an try to post the output here?
I think I have used chmod for /data to change permisssions
you can try
Code:
su
chmod 755 /data
for a fast shot...
thanx
here you go
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Jainyankee1993 said:
here you go
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Wrote this post before you posted the bigger screenshot (sorry).
the permissions for /data are looking good.
So make a
'ls -l /data/data' and ls '-l /data/app' the must have the sam permission values like your /data - line
my old eyes can't read your output.
Can you please write the single line from output for the /data folder?
Have tested the chmod command once more.
You can enter the command
Code:
chmod 755 /data
... and TB should show all your apps, i think!
bitstra
is chmod supposed to give me an output, because it isn't...
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bitstra said:
my old eyes can't read your output.
Can you please write the single line from output for the /data folder?
Have tested the chmod command once more.
You can enter the command
Code:
chmod 755 /data
... and TB should show all your apps, i think!
bitstra
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sweet okay. it works it would be cool if this could use the mac camera, hopefully this will happen in the future. thank you so much
Jainyankee1993 said:
is chmod supposed to give me an output, because it isn't...
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sweet okay. it works it would be cool if this could use the mac camera, hopefully this will happen in the future. thank you so much
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No, chmod returns without any output after setting permissions...
I'm pleased that it works for you.
(Will update the HowTo with the 'chmod' command for /data...)
You are right with the camera. The mic would also a nice gadget in using bluestacks...
But i don't think that bluestacks.com will build their emulator (Bluestacks App player) in this stage ...
So, who will try hacking the app player for using cam and mic?:laugh:
regards
bitstra
First of all, thank you very much and you're a genius.
Second, I can't seem to log in with my Google account, I fill in all data and then after it loading for 1-2 min I get a message saying "Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server. This could be a temporary problem or your phone may not be provisioned for data services. If it continues, call Customer Care."
I've installed all the supplied apk (in the order they were mentioned) but nothing. Am I just a total n00b and forgot something or does this root not support the Market/Play store yet? I say Market because that's what the icon says on my Bluestacks, but that shouldn't be the problem because they're two different "apps" if I'm right.
Root.fs in use
Every time I tried to replace the root.fs file with the hacked root.fs, it says that it can't be completed because root.fs is in use. Please help!
When I do this and open up stacks it just crashes.
You can get contacts/calendar to sync by adding a corporate account under the contacts app. Then use use your gmail credentials and m.google.com as server.
There is no root.fs in /Users/<username>/Library/BlueStacks App Player/Android
There is root.sparsefs instead. is there any way to hack this?
Thanks for all
Best regards.
Need new root for Beta version
The Beta uses a different image format, "Root.sparsefs" containing two files "Map" and "Data", so it needs a new root.
Many off us here are using custom roms and are spamming the developer thread by posting our issues without attaching a logcat
simply like
my bluetooth is not starting
my wifi is not working
Etc..
by posting lamely, U r not helping the developer u r just spamming his thread
to really get help, make sure u have a logcat of your problem
What is logcat?
Logcat is the command to view the internal logs of the Android system. Viewing logs is often the best way to diagnose a problem, and is required for many issues. This way you'll find out what apps are doing in the background without you noticing.
Advantages of Logcat
Debugging
You can see what processes are running, if a process is running after a certain interval of time, it will eat battery. So you can also find out what is draining your battery.
What developers need is a logcat To know what is the issue
i will tell u how to make it on a phone itself
1) download an app called ALOGCAT
2) install app and open
3) u will find random text coming there (its not random literally )
leave it in background by pressing homekey
4) this step is specific
for eg. if are having trouble in switching on wifi , try to swtich it on or do fiddle wid anything u have .. just play around with your cell, run the app u think is buggy or whatever
once done
5) press home button for long, select alogcat app,
6) click on options hardware button (right one ) and click on save.
logcat will be saved to sdcard/alogcat folder in the form of txt files.
7) now either u can directly upload the logcat.txt while telling about your problem
or
u can copy the contents of that txt file and paste on www.pastebin.com
after pasting u will get a link something like pastebin.com/******
just copy link and paste along wid ur problem
8) now next time u have a problem make sure u attach a logcat along with it
this method is not useful if u r not able to boot the phone
for that u need to have a pc and android sdk installed along with the drivers
if u have everything installed then
Open the 'run' dialog by pressing the 'Windows' + 'r' buttons on your keyboard (minimize the browser & other non-windows programs)
cmd (this will open a DOS prompt)
cd c:\Android\tools (go to the directory where you extracted the SDK)
adb shell
Now you'll see just a '$'
logcat
You can now just press the power button on your phone to see what happens. It displays everything the device is doing.
i m sorry for any discrepancy (if there, notify me plz)
P.S - logcat is also useful in case if u r having some trouble wid stock roms
PRESS THANKS IF THIS WAS HELPFUL
Thank man! This is what users almost never post.
or else...type 'logcat > /sdcard/logcat.txt' on terminal. some of tweak disable logcat to preserve memory and cpu usage.
kurotsugi said:
or else...type 'logcat > /sdcard/logcat.txt' on terminal. some of tweak disable logcat to preserve memory and cpu usage.
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Ironically, your kuro tweak1 removes /dev/log/main