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[Downanimation] BIOS shutdown animation

Saw that the BIOS boot animation was almost up so I decided to make a matching downanimation.zip to match it. Just downed FPS and reversed the BIOS Android to create, but I hope you enjoy.
Unfortunately you can't just replace it with Root Explorer, you have to push the file to replace it through ADB, however you can use Root Explorer and rename the original first if you would like to save it.
Code:
adb remount
adb push downanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
Then it should be installed as your shutdown animation. Should go nicely with the Boot Animations.

Root Explorer
It can be done easily using Root Explorer. Just replace /local/data/downanimation.zip with your custom file and then longpress the file and select permissions, then set it as read for users, group and others and write just for user. For Execute leave them all blank.
I tried it myself and it works.

motumbo said:
It can be done easily using Root Explorer. Just replace /local/data/downanimation.zip with your custom file and then longpress the file and select permissions, then set it as read for users, group and others and write just for user. For Execute leave them all blank.
I tried it myself and it works.
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Oh, ok. I didn't try and select permissions. I meant you can't just replace it and bam it works, like you can with bootanimations.

Dacian said:
Oh, ok. I didn't try and select permissions. I meant you can't just replace it and bam it works, like you can with bootanimations.
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With bootanimations is even easier because you don't have to change the permissions.

Dacian said:
Saw that the BIOS boot animation was almost up so I decided to make a matching downanimation.zip to match it. Just downed FPS and reversed the BIOS Android to create, but I hope you enjoy.
Unfortunately you can't just replace it with Root Explorer, you have to push the file to replace it through ADB, however you can use Root Explorer and rename the original first if you would like to save it.
Code:
adb remount
adb push downanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
Then it should be installed as your shutdown animation. Should go nicely with the Boot Animations.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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How did you zip your file? When I use yours it works fine. When I use mine, which is similar to yours just with different images, I get a black screen.

I just zipped it with winrar, you have to set it to store, it cannot have any compression or Android won't read it.

Dacian said:
I just zipped it with winrar, you have to set it to store, it cannot have any compression or Android won't read it.
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Interesting, I did try that, I will have to see what the differences are between you file and mine. Thanks for the response.

I think it is different when it comes to packing it too though, check out this thread over at the DHD forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=942976

motumbo said:
It can be done easily using Root Explorer. Just replace /local/data/downanimation.zip with your custom file and then longpress the file and select permissions, then set it as read for users, group and others and write just for user. For Execute leave them all blank.
I tried it myself and it works.
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do you mean /data/local ???? i assume it goes inthe same place as the boot animation and sound
also, i dont have an existing downanimation.zip in that location. i put it in there, witht he permissions you specified, and it still shows the normal htc screen with turning off

oFUNGUSo said:
do you mean /data/local ???? i assume it goes inthe same place as the boot animation and sound
also, i dont have an existing downanimation.zip in that location. i put it in there, witht he permissions you specified, and it still shows the normal htc screen with turning off
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nevermind, it was system/customize/recources. i got it to work. sweet deal, now i have the boot up, and boot down screens matching. now i just need to do the HTC splash screen

oFUNGUSo said:
nevermind, it was system/customize/recources. i got it to work. sweet deal, now i have the boot up, and boot down screens matching. now i just need to do the HTC splash screen
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Well, I went ahead and whipped this up. Not too fancy but it should match.

Question, where would I find the stock splash screen file to replace?
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ibby03 said:
Question, where would I find the stock splash screen file to replace?
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Look around, search for it over at the DHD forums.

Dacian said:
Look around, search for it over at the DHD forums.
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Thanks will do...
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weird, replaced the stock one with this one via root explorer, got black shut down screen...

I did also, and don't see any shutdown animation - I'm not sure I have ever seen any shutdown animation, the phone just quickly shuts down and goes to black.

I love it great work, one issue I have is that I can't find the matching startup, when I search for BIOS startup i get the BIOS startup resembling a pc, not the android robot, could anyone help with this maybe a link? Thanks
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smalis said:
I did also, and don't see any shutdown animation - I'm not sure I have ever seen any shutdown animation, the phone just quickly shuts down and goes to black.
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Did you rename the zip to bootanimation.zip? When you replaced the stock file in the resource folder?
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ibby03 said:
Did you rename the zip to bootanimation.zip? When you replaced the stock file in the resource folder?
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium App
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isn't this a downanimation? why did you rename it to bootanimation?

ibby03 said:
I love it great work, one issue I have is that I can't find the matching startup, when I search for BIOS startup i get the BIOS startup resembling a pc, not the android robot, could anyone help with this maybe a link? Thanks
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium App
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Went ahead and threw this together too. It's Mudknot's edit of the first screens but he couldn't get the android loading screen to work at the end. I got it working from the EVO file, couldn't get it from the Desire HD files. Here you go!

Missing Autocomplete Dictionary

If you are like me, one of the first things you noticed when typing was the lack dictionary on the stock Android keyboard. Here's what worked for me. I grabbed the stock 2.2 keyboard file off my Intercept and put it on my Triumph. Works great. No clue why they didn't do this to begin with. The file is located "/system/app/LatinIME.apk". I backup up my old one to sd card and moved the intercept file in its place.
I attached the file. Obviously you modify your phone at your own risk and be sure to back up before making any changes. If you repost this elsewhere please give me some credit, huh? If you have trouble, double check the file permissions. A few people at Howardforums had to change it before it worked. Should be Owner: Read/Write, Group: Read, and All: Read.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Alternatively, if you don't want to root your phone there is "Keyboard from Android 2.3" by developer Steven Lin from the market. Works great, autocorrect and all.

You don't even need root for some of them, e.g. swype beta installs fine and also has a dictionary.

Thanks for the info!

I tried this but now my Android Keyboard won't show up at all. I set those permissions and everything, did a reboot too. All other keyboards work fine I just don't know why this one won't show. Any help?

Security issues?
johnnycsx said:
I tried this but now my Android Keyboard won't show up at all. I set those permissions and everything, did a reboot too. All other keyboards work fine I just don't know why this one won't show. Any help?
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The keyboard needs to be enabled from "Language/keyboard" section of the settings menu...HOWEVER...Enabling that keyboard pops up a message that says:
"ATTENTION - This input method may be able to collect all the text you type, including personal data like passwords and credit card numbers. It comes from the application Gingerbread keyboard. Use this input method?"
Ummm...I think not...

goldenu said:
The keyboard needs to be enabled from "Language/keyboard" section of the settings menu...HOWEVER...Enabling that keyboard pops up a message that says:
"ATTENTION - This input method may be able to collect all the text you type, including personal data like passwords and credit card numbers. It comes from the application Gingerbread keyboard. Use this input method?"
Ummm...I think not...
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It says that for EVERY keyboard.

goldenu said:
The keyboard needs to be enabled from "Language/keyboard" section of the settings menu...HOWEVER...Enabling that keyboard pops up a message that says:
"ATTENTION - This input method may be able to collect all the text you type, including personal data like passwords and credit card numbers. It comes from the application Gingerbread keyboard. Use this input method?"
Ummm...I think not...
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Yeah I know to do that...thing is it doesn't appear anywhere. Not in the keyboard and language settings, or selecting input method, anywhere at all. It's in the system/app folder, of course I'm rooted. I set those permissions and tried other ones, but it just won't appear. I gave installing the .apk a shot (doesn't install) and I tried rebooting of course. I'm not sure what the problem could be.

Finally! If anyone has troubles like I did this should fix it. The problem was permissions after all. Certain file managers won't tell you the permission change failed. I tried with root explorer and it said you can't change permissions on anything in the sd. So I moved the LatinIME.apk to the root of the phone and changed the permissions, then into the system/app folder and rebooted, now it works.

I'm a noob.
I'm using ASTRO file manager. When trying to paste the file into the app folder it doesn't give me an option to. all the options are greyed out.
What is it im doing wrong? should i use a different file manager? any suggestions? thanks

xdame said:
I'm a noob.
I'm using ASTRO file manager. When trying to paste the file into the app folder it doesn't give me an option to. all the options are greyed out.
What is it im doing wrong? should i use a different file manager? any suggestions? thanks
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Your device is rooted, right? Once you are rooted, I used "ES File Explorer". I have the setting checked that it's a rooted device and to make everything writable checked. Either rename the old one with ".old" at the end or cut and paste the old file to sd card just in case. Cut and paste the new file where the old one was. Hold your finder down and go to properties. Make sure the permissions are rw- r-- r-- on it.

ynk1121 said:
Your device is rooted, right? Once you are rooted, I used "ES File Explorer". I have the setting checked that it's a rooted device and to make everything writable checked. Either rename the old one with ".old" at the end or cut and paste the old file to sd card just in case. Cut and paste the new file where the old one was. Hold your finder down and go to properties. Make sure the permissions are rw- r-- r-- on it.
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Perfect! Thanks for the explanation. It worked well.

Worked great for me with ES File Explorer and Root access enabled on my rooted MT.

[MOD] CM7 Battery % mod Honeycomb style

I cooked up a little battery % mod for CM7 on the MT4GS just now in the UOT kitchen. Very easy to do in case you don't like mine and want to customize your own. Here's a pic of what it looks like (only the battery portion):
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And here's the link:
http://www.multiupload.com/A03A3LYUKF
Instructions:
1. download zip
2. reboot into recovery
3. make nandroid backup just in case
4. wipe dalvik/cache
5. install zip from sdcard
6. reboot
7. enjoy
I'm not responsible for people ruining their devices because they didn't make a nandroid or tried to flash this on a ROM other than CM7.1 for the MT4GS. That's what this battery mod is made for and I'm not going to guarantee results of any kind.

Will this work on the Virtuous rom as well?

Balerathon said:
Will this work on the Virtuous rom as well?
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No but very easy to make yourself....I think if you read through the vu thread you will see where I posted a honeycomb battery mod....but go make your own as you like....just Google UOT Kitchen

Every link to the battery mod does not work? Can someone post working link plz.
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boy y u on cm7 anyway....well go here and get one http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/

Thanks
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haha

xmc wildchild22 said:
boy y u on cm7 anyway....well go here and get one http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
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please help, im s-on and unlocked, when i go to the kitchen lists, which one i choose, im on stock rom.

negbalakay said:
please help, im s-on and unlocked, when i go to the kitchen lists, which one i choose, im on stock rom.
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Just pull the files that it asks for, our phone is not on the list. You are rooted right? Use a file explorer to find the files
framework-res.apk
com.htc.resources.apk these are located in /system/framework
and also get
SystemUI.apk
Which is located in /system/app
Then select upload system files instead of choosing from the list, and up load the files. It works great, I themed my whole phone last night.

negbalakay said:
please help, im s-on and unlocked, when i go to the kitchen lists, which one i choose, im on stock rom.
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I'm a rookie, would you please give details explanation how to do this
, yes my phone is rooted hboot unlocked with s-on.

Get a root explorer, I use Root Explorer, it is a paid app, and totally worth it if you are rooted. I am not sure what free options are good, so ask around. My boyfriend was using File Expert, but it did not work very well, he finally bought Root Explorer, and he hasn't had a problem since.
Open the root explorer or file manager that you have, make sure you have R/W (read/write) privileges. Then look for the folder named system, in that folder you will find another folder named framework, inside that folder you will find a file named framework-res.apk , and another file named com.htc.resources.apk. When you see one of those files you long press on it, and a menu will pop up asking what you want to do with the file. You can choose copy, and then paste in on the root of your sd card, but I choose the option to send, and I send it to my dropbox. Then go to the system folder again, and look for a folder named app, inside that folder you will find SystemUI.apk , also copy that one to your sd card, or send it to your dropbox. Once you have those 3 files on your sd card, or in your dropbox, move them to your computer. Open the UOT Kitchen, make your modifications, then click on the tab that says file upload. On the right of the page there will be some options to "Select your rom from kitchen's list, or upload your own files" Choose upload system files. 4 boxes to upload files will pop up, only use the top 3. Click the select file button, and find the file that they are asking for by that button, then upload it. When all 3 files are uploaded, and you have made the modifications that you want then click the summary tab, it will have a summary of what you did, and a button at the bottom to submit your work. After you press it it will give you an order number, copy that down. Under your order number there will be a link to go to the pick up page, click it, and wait for your order to show up. Then download your order, and it will be a flashable zip, flash it and enjoy.

yellowjacket1981 said:
Get a root explorer, I use Root Explorer, it is a paid app, and totally worth it if you are rooted. I am not sure what free options are good, so ask around. My boyfriend was using File Expert, but it did not work very well, he finally bought Root Explorer, and he hasn't had a problem since.
Open the root explorer or file manager that you have, make sure you have R/W (read/write) privileges. Then look for the folder named system, in that folder you will find another folder named framework, inside that folder you will find a file named framework-res.apk , and another file named com.htc.resources.apk. When you see one of those files you long press on it, and a menu will pop up asking what you want to do with the file. You can choose copy, and then paste in on the root of your sd card, but I choose the option to send, and I send it to my dropbox. Then go to the system folder again, and look for a folder named app, inside that folder you will find SystemUI.apk , also copy that one to your sd card, or send it to your dropbox. Once you have those 3 files on your sd card, or in your dropbox, move them to your computer. Open the UOT Kitchen, make your modifications, then click on the tab that says file upload. On the right of the page there will be some options to "Select your rom from kitchen's list, or upload your own files" Choose upload system files. 4 boxes to upload files will pop up, only use the top 3. Click the select file button, and find the file that they are asking for by that button, then upload it. When all 3 files are uploaded, and you have made the modifications that you want then click the summary tab, it will have a summary of what you did, and a button at the bottom to submit your work. After you press it it will give you an order number, copy that down. Under your order number there will be a link to go to the pick up page, click it, and wait for your order to show up. Then download your order, and it will be a flashable zip, flash it and enjoy.
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Let me know if this worked for you, or if you need more clarification. I would be willing to walk you through it on instant messenger or something like it, if you need me to.
Sent from my toaster

[JB APPS]Google Earth,Email,Play Store with Voice Search

So after deodexing the nexus 4 system dump(which i grabbed from androidtaskforce) and trying various combinations of apps to work on our device(was really a tiresome job).
I present the following:
1.Google Earth
2.Email(not gmail)
3.Play Store
4.Voice Search for Play Store
So to get this fun on your phone
1.Download and extract this zip.
Note: This is not a flashable zip so don't go flashing this in any recovery.Just extract this zip.I'll upload a flashable zip later.
2.Copy all the files in app folder to system/app folder and set the permission to 644(rw-r--r--)
3.Similarly Copy all files in lib folder to system/lib folder and set the permission to 644(rw-r--r--)
4.Simply install the GoogleEarth.apk and Phonesky.apk( don't copy them to system/app just click on them and install normally).
5.Reboot your phone and enjoy!!!!!
Note: If you get some error in these do a cache+dalvic wipe.That should fix it.
Njoy!!!!
Sent from my Atrix2 using xda premium

Everything working great buddy !!!! :beer: :good:
Here are some screenies
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

please tell me how to set permisions ..... i haven't done dat b4

shardul.phatak said:
please tell me how to set permisions ..... i haven't done dat b4
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Well first you've to be rooted to do that.Then you must have some file explorer that allows you access to root(Root Explorer,ES File Explorer)
Then when you've copied the file in proper place (assuming you're using root explorer)touch and hold on that file name a menu will pop up.Select set permission from there and then set the permission to 644(rx-r--r--)
In short your permission window should look like this
**-
*--
*--
* denotes tick
- denotes untick..
Hope that gets it cleared for everyone!!!!

shardul.phatak said:
please tell me how to set permisions ..... i haven't done dat b4
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go to /system/app long press on the apk > go to properties > scroll down to attributes > click on change and do -rw-r--r-- OR 644
heres screenshot to change permissions.... I'm using Solid explorer

anikadam said:
go to /system/app long press on the apk > go to properties > scroll down to attributes > click on change and do -rw-r--r-- OR 644
heres screenshot to change permissions.... I'm using Solid explorer
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+1 for solid explorer. Its nice with the dark theme, and I like the interface compared to root explorer.
Also can someone put GoogleEarth.apk link up. I won't be around a computer to extract the zip and get the apk for a while. Would be appreciated..
Sent from my MB865 running a beastly CM10

Axis_Drummer said:
+1 for solid explorer. Its nice with the dark theme, and I like the interface compared to root explorer.
Also can someone put GoogleEarth.apk link up. I won't be around a computer to extract the zip and get the apk for a while. Would be appreciated..
Sent from my MB865 running a beastly CM10
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You can always download any zip archiver,well root explorer has a built in archiver.
But wait I'll upload them for you check back in a while
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

Here you go
http://db.tt/O9PUWTrd
http://db.tt/lUAMlu1z
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Axis_Drummer said:
+1 for solid explorer. Its nice with the dark theme, and I like the interface compared to root explorer.
Also can someone put GoogleEarth.apk link up. I won't be around a computer to extract the zip and get the apk for a while. Would be appreciated..
Sent from my MB865 running a beastly CM10
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Interface is really nice, I have both but I prefer solid explorer cause of the dual browsers in landscape mode, makes copy pasting and editing very simple.. also you can click on the file icons for multi select, no long pressing needed !

Only 6mb space left in system/lib and the file to be moved is around 17mb.wat to do?
Sent from my Atrix2 deserted by moto

Ashwasash said:
Only 6mb space left in system/lib and the file to be moved is around 17mb.wat to do?
Sent from my Atrix2 deserted by moto
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Clear some bloatware.but take a backup of what you delete first so that you can put them back if you want.
You can remove the apps from system/apps that you don't use.the most safe one's are facebook,google plus,talk,play music,play movies etc you get the jist.don't remove any app whose function you don't know.
You can use any method to do so however i personally recommend titanium backup to do so.I've installed many apps using it after taking backup.
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deveshmanish said:
So after deodexing the nexus 4 system dump(which i grabbed from androidtaskforce) and trying various combinations of apps to work on our device(was really a tiresome job).
I present the following:
1.Google Earth
2.Email(not gmail)
3.Play Store
4.Voice Search for Play Store
So to get this fun on your phone
1.Download and extract this zip.
Note: This is not a flashable zip so don't go flashing this in any recovery.Just extract this zip.I'll upload a flashable zip later.
2.Copy all the files in app folder to system/app folder and set the permission to 644(rw-r--r--)
3.Similarly Copy all files in lib folder to system/lib folder and set the permission to 644(rw-r--r--)
4.Simply install the GoogleEarth.apk and Phonesky.apk( don't copy them to system/app just click on them and install normally).
5.Reboot your phone and enjoy!!!!!
Note: If you get some error in these do a cache+dalvic wipe.That should fix it.
Njoy!!!!
Sent from my Atrix2 using xda premium
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I extracted and installed Google Earth as normal apk & also cleared cache & dalvik since app closes but yet same issue, what am I missing here?

RAD7 said:
I extracted and installed Google Earth as normal apk & also cleared cache & dalvik since app closes but yet same issue, what am I missing here?
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Guys with help from 'Ani' here's how I solved it :
Install apk & then the earth lib file in sys/lib & set permission 644.

Heads up for users on JB 4.1.2!
If you're to install Google earth in 4.1 leak, please copy only the lib file libearthmobile.so, set permissions and install Googleearth.apk provided inside the zip. Google ears.apk contained in system/app dir inside the zip is for voice activated play store search and does not concern Google earth.
Presence of Google ears.apk breaks google talk and it FCs every time.

RAD7 said:
Guys with help from 'Ani' here's how I solved it :
Install apk & then the earth lib file in sys/lib & set permission 644.
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After going in to settings I see :
1) Under Databases it just shows Default? Are there supposed to be more databases available for choosing?
2) When Maps Engine is clicked, just the header Maps Engine is shown but nothing below that - is this correct?
3) Main issue is I don't see the "Look Around" icon to Pan & scan my view - how to resolve this?

BUMP
After going in to settings I see :
1) Under Databases it just shows Default? Are there supposed to be more databases available for choosing?
2) When Maps Engine is clicked, just the header Maps Engine is shown but nothing below that - is this correct?
3) Main issue is I don't see the "Look Around" icon to Pan & scan my view - how to resolve this?

RAD7 said:
BUMP
After going in to settings I see :
1) Under Databases it just shows Default? Are there supposed to be more databases available for choosing?
2) When Maps Engine is clicked, just the header Maps Engine is shown but nothing below that - is this correct?
3) Main issue is I don't see the "Look Around" icon to Pan & scan my view - how to resolve this?
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2nd BUMP - can anyone help on above?

I'm only interested in the email app. Does it work in AT&T running ICS 4.0.4?
Can anyone post an screenshot? Does it come with a black themed option? Does it come a 5-10 min check frequency or only auto-15 min?

I am done
I am done with this successfully...
thanks mates... i was looking for this G.Earth app and found not available for india.
But with the help of you GUYS i found it and got it work flawlessly.. thanks a lot to all..

Get forward DELETE on Asus keyboard

Just thought I'd share this because the inability to forward delete has been bugging me forever!
All credit go to @IPDunwell - thanks man!
You can easily remap the LOCK key to be your forward delete.
Obviously you need root for this and mount system as writable.
Go to /system/usr/keylayout/asusdec.kl
Make a backup copy, open it in a text editor and look for line 142
Replace "SLEEP" with "FORWARD_DEL"
Save the file, reboot
Hallelujah!

berndblb said:
Just thought I'd share this because the inability to forward delete has been bugging me forever!
All credit go to @IPDunwell - thanks man!
You can easily remap the LOCK key to be your forward delete.
Obviously you need root for this and mount system as writable.
Go to /system/usr/keylayout/asusdec.kl
Make a backup copy, open it in a text editor and look for line 142
Replace "SLEEP" with "FOWARD_DEL"
Save the file, reboot
Hallelujah!
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I believe forward delete is shift+backspace, but repurposing the useless lock key is a great idea!

_that said:
I believe forward delete is shift+backspace, but repurposing the useless lock key is a great idea!
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Shift + Backspace never worked for me... Not in Tapatalk, not in proOffice Suite, neither in the stock rowser I am using right now to write this...
That's why I was so thrilled to find this. :good:

Looking for assistance
I have copied and then modified the copied file and saved but when I try to replace the file in the keylayout folder ES Text Editor won't replace the file. I have also tried to edit the asusdec.kl file while still in the keylayout folder but ES Text Editor won't save it. Do I need to change the permissions of that folder? If so how?
Ken
berndblb said:
Just thought I'd share this because the inability to forward delete has been bugging me forever!
All credit go to @IPDunwell - thanks man!
You can easily remap the LOCK key to be your forward delete.
Obviously you need root for this and mount system as writable.
Go to /system/usr/keylayout/asusdec.kl
Make a backup copy, open it in a text editor and look for line 142
Replace "SLEEP" with "FORWARD_DEL"
Save the file, reboot
Hallelujah!
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KenMoon said:
I have copied and then modified the copied file and saved but when I try to replace the file in the keylayout folder ES Text Editor won't replace the file. I have also tried to edit the asusdec.kl file while still in the keylayout folder but ES Text Editor won't save it. Do I need to change the permissions of that folder? If so how?
Ken
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You have to mount system as writeable so that you can make changes to system files.
To tell you the truth: I hate ES File Explorer. Never liked the UI and I wasted the last 20 minutes trying to figure out how you do it in ES, but it won't let me change permissions on files and folders although it has root rights. :banghead:
Download File Manager HD, go to settings, check: mount system folder. That's how easy it can be....

Just found it
[You have to long press Root explorer to get the option to mount system files as RW.
Thanks Ken
QUOTE=berndblb;48525847]You have to mount system as writeable so that you can make changes to system files.
To tell you the truth: I hate ES File Explorer. Never liked the UI and I wasted the last 20 minutes trying to figure out how you do it in ES, but it won't let me change permissions on files and folders although it has root rights. :banghead:
Download File Manager HD, go to settings, check: mount system folder. That's how easy it can be....[/QUOTE]
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[You have to long press Root explorer to get the option to mount system files as RW.
Thanks Ken
QUOTE=berndblb;48525847]You have to mount system as writeable so that you can make changes to system files.
To tell you the truth: I hate ES File Explorer. Never liked the UI and I wasted the last 20 minutes trying to figure out how you do it in ES, but it won't let me change permissions on files and folders although it has root rights. :banghead:
Download File Manager HD, go to settings, check: mount system folder. That's how easy it can be....
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KenMoon said:
[You have to long press Root explorer to get the option to mount system files as RW.
Thanks Ken
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After editing the asusdec.kl file line 142 from SLEEP to FORWARD_DEL the lock key did not function at all. After changing back to SLEEP it acted like a lock key again. Am I using the correct syntax? Checked it with Polaris Office, stock and boat browser, thekey did not function at all.
Ken
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Well, thanks for that! How intuitive.... My statement about ES still stands
Don't know what you did, it works fine for me. Just flashed CROMi-X 5.2.3 so I had to edit that file again, did it in ES and it works.
You replaced just the word SLEEP with FORWARD_DEL? Absolutely nothing else?
You saved the file and rebooted?

After editing and saving asusdec.kl the lock key no lnger functioned at all. I changed it bac to SLEEP and the key began acting as a lock key again. The syntax was FORWARD_DEL is this correct?

KenMoon said:
After editing and saving asusdec.kl the lock key no lnger functioned at all. I changed it bac to SLEEP and the key began acting as a lock key again. The syntax was FORWARD_DEL is this correct?
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Yes, see above ^^^
Attached is a screen shot of the file. It works here....
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It works
Seems the problem was with how I was testing.
Thanks Ken

Forgot to add this to 5.2.3 someone remind for the next release.
I might make a flashable zip when I get home to make it easy to install as the lock key is all but useless.

just "DEL" not "FORWARD_DEL"
On my TF700T the suggested change to "asusdec.kl" as "FORWARD_DEL" did not work for me. But I am running 4.3.1, actually Pacman---a CM 10.2 -AOKP hybrid.
I used "DEL" on the key 142 as suggested elsewhere on this forum....seems to work like the backspace key...
still looking

gregpilot said:
On my TF700T the suggested change to "asusdec.kl" as "FORWARD_DEL" did not work for me. But I am running 4.3.1, actually Pacman---a CM 10.2 -AOKP hybrid.
I used "DEL" on the key 142 as suggested elsewhere on this forum....seems to work like the backspace key...
still looking
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I doubt pacman understands the keyboard for Asus properly. You'll have to look for which layout file it is using but you may be out of luck. On Asus 4.3 is is called asuspec.kl

sbdags said:
I doubt pacman understands the keyboard for Asus properly. You'll have to look for which layout file it is using but you may be out of luck. On Asus 4.3 is is called asuspec.kl
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Thanks for replying! I thought I was on to something until further research revealed AOSP does not have some missing "driver" files for the hardware kb. Therefore some of the Asus
keyboard dock keys (top row, WLAN, BT toggle, etc will not work).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438306
This post refers to the tf300 but its probably similar to the 700 in this respect.
Thanks for your lead, I will check it out!!!