[Q] Root DRM Trick? - Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I've been helping a friend with her Tab 2 p5110 (Wi-Fi model).
Late last year I rooted it and installed CyanogenMod (10.1.3 Stable).
It's much better than the bloated original rom, however one of her primary uses of the tablet was to watch TV shows from catch-up apps, now of which at least one isn't working.
It's Plus7 - that of the Seven Network in Australia.
It says something about it not being able to work on rooted or modified devices for copyright reasons.
I may not have searched enough or properly, but I was wondering if there's any way you can trick the app into believing it's using the original firmware, or has the rights restrictions it requires to work properly, on a rooted device?
I would hate to have go back to the Samslow rom...
Many thanks,
Tom

There's a module for the Xposed framework that will hide root, but I'm not sure if it'll work on the app you have. It would be worth a try.
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njstein said:
There's a module for the Xposed framework that will hide root, but I'm not sure if it'll work on the app you have. It would be worth a try.
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Thanks, sounds like it's probably RootCloak.
There's also been a version released recently using the Cydia substrate.
I'll try them soon and see how it goes.

epirater said:
Thanks, sounds like it's probably RootCloak.
There's also been a version released recently using the Cydia substrate.
I'll try them soon and see how it goes.
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Ya, that's it. Hope it works for you. I hate app developers that feel the need to block the mod community.
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Quickflix APK

If you have come across this thread I am sure you will know what Quickflix is. Now you would probably also know that the Android app is only available on the Samsung App store (so that's ONLY on Samsung devices). Fortunately, my mother bought a Note 10.1 and I downloaded the .apk, ripped it and then popped it into Dropbox and installed it on my Nexus 10. Works like a charm. Not sure how this would work on devices with different form factors but it wont hurt to try.
Below is the APK. Enjoy.
Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qucbwmslbzen9p4/com.quickflix.library.apk
Google Drive: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-NKfy4HB-MSTVRzeDI3RU5MeWs/edit
4 shared: http://www.4shared.com/android/UcTOkVjb/comquickflixlibrary.html
Please post below your experience with it on your Device and I'll try keep a list of working devices.
NOTE: Quickflix is a PAID service. It costs $15 a month, excluding new releases.
Working Devices:
All Samsung Devices (download on Samsung App store)
Nexus 10
Its a subscription service though right?
ermacwins said:
Its a subscription service though right?
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Yeah but you can get a 14 day trial to start with, and if you buy a qualifying Samsung device you get 3 months free.
quickflix app
Thanks for the great work, I've been hastling Quickflix to release and app for all Android devices. I can confirm that it runs on both the Asus TF300 and Nexus 7 running stock firmware and jellybean. The only thing I could fault is the volume is low on the TF300. If you have the fix for this it would be amazing.
Keep up the great work
Works on my non-rooted G7.
Successfully installed it on my Rooted Acro S, but when I tried to play a video, the app checks for root and comes up with a message "Videos will not play on rooted devices"
((
If you go here you get a free 2 months.
http://www.quickflix.com.au/mygift
I use Root Cloak and that works for a lot of things but this isn't one of them.
Does anyone know what Quickflix actually looks for? That way we can block it in RootCloak and it will work.
And BTW, its $10 a month for streaming only
darkguset said:
Works on my non-rooted G7.
Successfully installed it on my Rooted Acro S, but when I tried to play a video, the app checks for root and comes up with a message "Videos will not play on rooted devices"
((
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Have you tried the hiddenroot apk? There is a module for this too on xposed framework.Give it a try! Good look!:fingers-crossed:
Thanks all, but apparently QuickFlix just released a new version of the software that now works on everything! I have been using it for the last 4 days and it is great! No more need to hide the root and it is a legit app off the Play Store!
Thanks for the suggestions anyway
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Thanks all, but apparently QuickFlix just released a new version of the software that now works on everything! I have been using it for the last 4 days and it is great! No more need to hide the root and it is a legit app off the Play Store!
Thanks for the suggestions anyway
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Where is the version that should work for everyone? On moto x I just get connection time out errors
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marnold425 said:
Where is the version that should work for everyone? On moto x I just get connection time out errors
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I got it from Google play. It is version 3.1.3, which actually also supports Chromecast now. I am streaming to my TV and I love it!
darkguset said:
I got it from Google play. It is version 3.1.3, which actually also supports Chromecast now. I am streaming to my TV and I love it!
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What country are you guys in?
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marnold425 said:
What country are you guys in?
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Australia.

[Q&A] [BeanStalk - JB 4.2.2]

Keep the dev thread clean.
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Walkman App???
Just wondering if I can install the Walkman app on top of this ROM. personally don't like Apollo?
suck it monkeys said:
Just wondering if I can install the Walkman app on top of this ROM. personally don't like Apollo?
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I hate Apollo as well.
About walkman you'll have to tell us because idk
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I'm having trouble getting WiFi working...
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Lesorin said:
I'm having trouble getting WiFi working...
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Probably because it doesn't work in any released 4.2.2 yet except using the tempfix hack in the general forum section.
With the WiFi fix and twrp. I am really liking this ROM...thanks Beastmode...
I think it just replaced slim 4.1.2
as my DD.
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GPS
Im a little confused I don't see the GPS toggles Does this Rom not have GPS yet? Other then that Damn this is nice and smooth like butter.
I'm just wondering, is the phone call hearing problem still a bug in 4.2.2 or is it fixed? Also does YouTube work? These are the only 2 reasons why I am hesitating to flash this.
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I'm just wondering, is the phone call hearing problem still a bug in 4.2.2 or is it fixed? Also does YouTube work? These are the only 2 reasons why I am hesitating to flash this.
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YouTube works fine for me, just
checked it. Calling works great too
Speaker and regular.. Don't see any problems..hearing is fine.
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So phone calls are able to be heard from the ear-piece instead of speaker?
Edit: Can someone answer this please?
Was about to install the new 10.1 update and saw this, so many choices! Installing this one as we speak, can't wait to try it out.
anyone notice any auto brightness changes?
is auto brightness working correctly.?
Lol. It's suck to see you guys enjoying new roms. My phone was busted in the washing machine by accident. I am waiting for a new motherboard to arrive to fix it.
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Beastmode said:
anyone notice any auto brightness changes?
is auto brightness working correctly.?
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Yes I love it it adjusted perfectly l. Outside in the sun it went to full brightness and in dark it goes down its perfect
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Beastmode said:
I hate Apollo as well.
About walkman you'll have to tell us because idk
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I've been using the Neutron Music Player. The sound quality is amazing, but most people don't like the UI. I actually kind of like the interface though and the sound is simply amazing.
Tethering via wifi
Is this possible on the rom? I tried it just laughed at me and called me fat (well it did not work but hey) Making sure i did not miss something.
Did you try using Barnacle or the Wifi tethering for root users apps previously suggested for people with problematic tethering?
Fixing the built-in wifi tethering is a goal, but one that probably needs wifi itself to properly work first. Or at least, to work without needing to be activated through another script...
Theraze said:
Did you try using Barnacle or the Wifi tethering for root users apps previously suggested for people with problematic tethering?
Fixing the built-in wifi tethering is a goal, but one that probably needs wifi itself to properly work first. Or at least, to work without needing to be activated through another script...
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I have not but i will try that now. thanks for the advice i'm still a rookie at all this
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I hate Apollo as well.
About walkman you'll have to tell us because idk
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Walkman app works. attached is link
http://droidviews.com/2013/install-...bum-apps-from-xperia-z-on-your-android-phone/
OK just a few tips to get beanstalk smooth. Install nova launcher holo seemed to lag allot. Install seeder and root cleaner. Im not sure but using the xposed installer seemed to make the ROM respond better. Now my beanstalk is silky smooth
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DirectTV GenieGo app

So this app can tell that I have a modified phone by stating that it does not work with a security tampered phone. How does it know this and what can I do? Any ideas?! Thanks!
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domtru said:
So this app can tell that I have a modified phone by stating that it does not work with a security tampered phone. How does it know this and what can I do? Any ideas?! Thanks!
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It apparently runs a check to see if you are rooted. Try downloading OTA Rootkeeper from the play store. It has the ability to temporarily unroot your phone. I have used it to get flixster to run after it refused to run after it found root on my phone.
domtru said:
So this app can tell that I have a modified phone by stating that it does not work with a security tampered phone. How does it know this and what can I do? Any ideas?! Thanks!
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Someone on XDA posted a version where they removed the security check. It works on rooted phones, and non-supported devices. A search should turn up the link. Be aware, however, that the video is downrezzed (by Directv, not the hack) and looks like garbage on any screen with decent resolution
ProfLonghair said:
Someone on XDA posted a version where they removed the security check. It works on rooted phones, and non-supported devices. A search should turn up the link. Be aware, however, that the video is downrezzed (by Directv, not the hack) and looks like garbage on any screen with decent resolution
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is it down rezzed cause the security bypass/altering of the app or the directv app in general is poor quality video?
fafinaf said:
is it down rezzed cause the security bypass/altering of the app or the directv app in general is poor quality video?
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DirecTV downrezzes it. Possibly to save space, or some other reason, but it's not a result of the hack. It's a compression thing
ProfLonghair said:
DirecTV downrezzes it. Possibly to save space, or some other reason, but it's not a result of the hack. It's a compression thing
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Awesome. Gotta find it now.
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App Ops on Kit Kat?

So, I tried to install the permission manager app from the play store for 4.3 and it didn't work, how can we manage app permissions on 4.4?
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phishfi said:
So, I tried to install the permission manager app from the play store for 4.3 and it didn't work, how can we manage app permissions on 4.4?
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Google have blocked access to it in 4.4 so the built-in app is no longer available.
Coming from CM10.2 I was hoping to at least be able to use this with my N5, but alas it's not so .
Taomyn said:
Google have blocked access to it in 4.4 so the built-in app is no longer available.
Coming from CM10.2 I was hoping to at least be able to use this with my N5, but alas it's not so .
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Wait... They removed the feature that they just added to the last version? Or they removed the old method of enabling it?
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phishfi said:
Wait... They removed the feature that they just added to the last version? Or they removed the old method of enabling it?
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I believe they blocked the APIs used by the permissions editor which is why it crashes - but I'm struggling to find the reference I read that had this info.......
afaik they removed it completely. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47098228&postcount=2
One of the best features ever introduced to android and they remove it. Might even downgrade my N7 because of this.
mertzi said:
afaik they removed it completely. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47098228&postcount=2
One of the best features ever introduced to android and they remove it. Might even downgrade my N7 because of this.
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+1
I downgraded my N4 back to 4.3. Disabling app ops is terrible. Even apple has this feature: iOS alerts you if any app wants to access your contacts, or your photos, or your camera, and you have a choice to allow or not. Android 4.3 does not alert you, but at least you have the option to dig into the App Ops and revoke access to certain things. 4.4 is the first time an android upgrade dissapointed me (they destroyed the alarm app, the keyboard, the wifi indicator's activity/internet access, and App Ops).
App ops was never an official feature, so they technically didn't remove anything.
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joshnichols189 said:
App ops was never an official feature, so they technically didn't remove anything.
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good god, why do the Googlers always have to find every disappointment thread to defend their master. Let me guess, you think the Google+ enforcement on youtube is awesome too?
joshnichols189 said:
App ops was never an official feature, so they technically didn't remove anything.
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So? It's still a feature they included, with easy access, and then took away even though it was nothing but effective for the users...
mertzi said:
good god, why do the Googlers always have to find every disappointment thread to defend their master. Let me guess, you think the Google+ enforcement on youtube is awesome too?
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I'm with you on the users defending Google like the can do no wrong, but definitely disagree about the YouTube g+ integration... They needed to clean YouTube up, and now I can see friend's comments on videos more easily and only view the comments and responses of certain people... That was a good idea..
I think Google is completely wrong by blocking this app ops function, if that's what happened here...
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Search for this app on PlayStore: com.findsdk.apppermission
I'm not sure its working everywhere. I have test it, on my phone its working (I9300 OMNI ROM).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2539989
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Somebody managed to find it, it doesn't even require root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findsdk.apppermission
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mertzi said:
Somebody managed to find it, it doesn't even require root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findsdk.apppermission
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I love you
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Does anyone know where these preferences are stored? I'm mainly concerned with whether or not changing the options will affect an OTA update. If nothing is altered in the system files I'm sure we're good to go.
Sure do love having it again!
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Lol all the nublets eating their words now.. clock app isn't borked, the WiFi up and down indicators were a performance hindrance (search drawables) and honestly can we just stop whining
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ChongoDroid said:
Lol all the nublets eating their words now.. clock app isn't borked, the WiFi up and down indicators were a performance hindrance (search drawables) and honestly can we just stop whining
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Flash player support is the last thing to be resolved. And those exchange / VPN bugs.
Thanks. Helpful information
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Umm I thought this thread was about App Ops...
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Nice thanks for finding it
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CatThief said:
Umm I thought this thread was about App Ops...
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Ok, any idea how to sort the list of apps in app ops?

chromcast mirroring

anyone figure out how to make the new chromecast mirroring work on the s3?
screwyluie said:
anyone figure out how to make the new chromecast mirroring work on the s3?
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I have chrome cast working no problem would you care to elaborate
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For me I can cast from apps but I cannot cast from any screen which is built into the new update for some phones.
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Obsession5 said:
For me I can cast from apps but I cannot cast from any screen which is built into the new update for some phones.
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This is what you need in order to cast any screen from your phone even if the phone has a screen mirror option, your tv needs a receiver to do so even a smart tv needs it
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MIKEYSAKZ said:
This is what you need in order to cast any screen from your phone even if the phone has a screen mirror option, your tv needs a receiver to do so even a smart tv needs it
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Three is a new screen mirroring by using your Chromecast in the latest update, only certain devices will have this capability though. I don't believe our phone was included in that list... Sadly
chocolate8175 said:
Three is a new screen mirroring by using your Chromecast in the latest update, only certain devices will have this capability though. I don't believe our phone was included in that list... Sadly
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My girl has the option on her note3 and even she cannot mirror her phone in the way you have described without the receiver as mentioned above
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chocolate8175 said:
only certain devices will have this capability though. I don't believe our phone was included in that list... Sadly
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This. My nexus 7 can but it's sort of laggy when playing video or games.
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MIKEYSAKZ said:
My girl has the option on her note3 and even she cannot mirror her phone in the way you have described without the receiver as mentioned above
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Here's where I was getting my info from... http://www.droid-life.com/2014/07/0...now-works-for-screen-mirroring-to-chromecast/
There is an app that unlocks Mirroring on the Chromecast for all devices. Unfortunately, even though it is unlocked it doesn't always work. For the S3, it works fine on Touchwiz based ROMS but not on AOSP. The developer is still trying to figure out why it isn't working on all devices/ROMS.
Edit: Oops forgot to include the link!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...experimental-enable-mirroring-device-t2812193
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jdiamond7 said:
There is an app that unlocks Mirroring on the Chromecast for all devices. Unfortunately, even though it is unlocked it doesn't always work. For the S3, it works fine on Touchwiz based ROMS but not on AOSP. The developer is still trying to figure out why it isn't working on all devices/ROMS.
Edit: Oops forgot to include the link!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...experimental-enable-mirroring-device-t2812193
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damn... I dont want to flash a TW rom... I like my slimrom.
Thanks for the info though
installed a rooted stock rom and it still didn't work...oh well I guess I'll keep waiting
screwyluie said:
damn... I dont want to flash a TW rom... I like my slimrom.
Thanks for the info though
installed a rooted stock rom and it still didn't work...oh well I guess I'll keep waiting
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Totally agree.
Good news however, apparently r3pwn has found a fix to this issue and is working on it now. At some point today we should have a fix!
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The updated apk has been posted and it works for me with latest CM11 Milestone.
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jdiamond7 said:
The updated apk has been posted and it works for me with latest CM11 Milestone.
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updated apk?
edit: nevermind, I answered my own question. Thanks for the heads up, and it seems to be working, woohoo

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