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Droid Ultra Launcher with Circle3DWidgets
About
This mod install Motorola Droid Ultra Launcher with Circle 3D widgets.
Show weather, time and date, battery.
Circke3DWidgets not working on 3rd party launchers.
Working on android 4.4 KitKat
Installation
Boot in custom recovery
Choose install zip and find archive
Follow Aroma installer.
Download
Androidfilehost
Screenshots
Unfornately not working in the original UK 4.4.2 firmware. Start with TWRP and run the installation process and in the end the aroma installer said: the circles installed (or something like that), i reboot the phone, but nothing happened, the .apk aren't in the system folders. I tried to add the .apks manually, but the MotLauncher FC all the times.
Not working with my tmobile 4.4.3
Sent from my XT1053 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
_ghiottone said:
Unfornately not working in the original UK 4.4.2 firmware. Start with TWRP and run the installation process and in the end the aroma installer said: the circles installed (or something like that), i reboot the phone, but nothing happened, the .apk aren't in the system folders. I tried to add the .apks manually, but the MotLauncher FC all the times.
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Let me have a look. I think it's mount problem, may be need check updater script.
Link Update, try again.
artur0588 said:
Let me have a look. I think it's mount problem, may be need check updater script.
Link Update, try again.
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The script OK, but not the MotLauncher not, FC.
_ghiottone said:
The script OK, but not the MotLauncher not, FC.
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Please provide log. I have tested on HTC One android 4.4.2. It's also work on Motorola RAZR and Droid Ultra.
If you put apk manualy make sure put jar and libs with xml.
In your updater-script you change permissions for all files in /system/app, /system/framework, /system/etc/permissions, /system/lib (you are using set_perm_recursive command for these directories), but you are installing only 7 files. It is not good idea to change permissions for files you are not installing. From my point of view you need to set permissions only for installed files and do not touch other files.
artur0588 said:
Please provide log. I have tested on HTC One android 4.4.2. It's also work on Motorola RAZR and Droid Ultra.
If you put apk manualy make sure put jar and libs with xml.
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The problem caused by the original Launcher app. When i renamed the Moto X's Launcher2.apk to .apt, restart the phone and set the MotLauncher - its works fine. I think these two launcher app have a collision because the .xmls inside are very similar.
I erased the apps, files and wipe cache, dalvik cache - sorry i dont have log
_ghiottone said:
The problem caused by the original Launcher app. When i renamed the Moto X's Launcher2.apk to .apt, restart the phone and set the MotLauncher - its works fine. I think these two launcher app have a collision because the .xmls inside are very similar.
I erased the apps, files and wipe cache, dalvik cache - sorry i dont have log
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can you explain that a little bit better? i changed my moto x launcher name and then tried to run the circles launcher and will not install
i am 4.4 rooted, locked boot. dont know how to run custom roms.. im stock except for root. i copied the homescreen.apk weather.apk and circles.apk from my razr m and they fail install even after renaming moto launcher.. but i did not reboot phone after renaming and than try to install them.. after i renamed moto launcher the phone wouldnt go to home page.. so i was affraid to reboot.. just changed launcher back to what it was and am working again
doitinthedirt said:
can you explain that a little bit better? i changed my moto x launcher name and then tried to run the circles launcher and will not install
i am 4.4 rooted, locked boot. dont know how to run custom roms.. im stock except for root. i copied the homescreen.apk weather.apk and circles.apk from my razr m and they fail install even after renaming moto launcher.. but i did not reboot phone after renaming and than try to install them.. after i renamed moto launcher the phone wouldnt go to home page.. so i was affraid to reboot.. just changed launcher back to what it was and am working again
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Locked bootloder, but rooted phone Not the name, the extension important. Only rooted device you will rename the .apk with rootexplorer or someone like that. I rename the extension to .apt so the system can not see the original .apk.
_ghiottone said:
Locked bootloder, but rooted phone Not the name, the extension important. Only rooted device you will rename the .apk with rootexplorer or someone like that. I rename the extension to .apt so the system can not see the original .apk.
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Yes I am on a verizon moto X locked boot but have root thru slapmymoto.. and I use a great file explorer named fx explorer and used it to change the moto x launcher to .apk.bak but the home screen wouldn't work after doing that.. but I could access previous pages so I pulled up downloads and tried running the three circles apps homescreen, weather and circles.. but they all failed. wonder if I can do this without an unlocked boot?
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Yes I am on a verizon moto X locked boot but have root thru slapmymoto.. and I use a great file explorer named fx explorer and used it to change the moto x launcher to .apk.bak but the home screen wouldn't work after doing that.. but I could access previous pages so I pulled up downloads and tried running the three circles apps homescreen, weather and circles.. but they all failed. wonder if I can do this without an unlocked boot?
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I see. I have XT1052 EU version, arrived with 4.4.2 and I'm root only after i unlocked the bootloader. That's why i asked the locked boot. If you dont have a 3rd party launcher (nova, apex, etc) it's dangerous to rename the only launcher.
To tell the truth another hungarian forum members tried the circles, but not suceeded. For me the MotLauncher more slower than the original and when the circles widget relod (step back to the main screen) it has slow respond + the clock not working. = wiped the apps and I use nova beta launcher with chronus.
Guys, this can be recreated with far less headache in Ultimate Custom Clock Widget, or Zooper Widget, or any kind of customer widgets.
lpjunior999 said:
Guys, this can be recreated with far less headache in Ultimate Custom Clock Widget, or Zooper Widget, or any kind of customer widgets.
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And here are the permissions those apps MUST HAVE.. some dipship designs an app and wants all of your personal info.. screw that.. no reason to need to know all of that stuff.. a nosy ass app developer
Identity
find accounts on the device
Contacts/Calendar
read calendar events plus confidential information
read your contacts
Location
approximate location (network-based)
SMS
read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
Phone
directly call phone numbers
read call log
Photos/Media/Files
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
test access to protected storage
Other
access mail information
prevent device from sleeping
full network access
Isn't this installing the Droid Ultra Launcher into your /system/ folder? That's far more invasive. Those apps have those permissions because you can make widgets that display that information. It doesn't read it with impunity.
Al936 said:
In your updater-script you change permissions for all files in /system/app, /system/framework, /system/etc/permissions, /system/lib (you are using set_perm_recursive command for these directories), but you are installing only 7 files. It is not good idea to change permissions for files you are not installing. From my point of view you need to set permissions only for installed files and do not touch other files.
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It's no matter. Anyhow all apps in this folders need 644 even i make script 7 files.
Related
Credits
CyanogenMod Team - Source for Protips
Despair, Inc. - All of the Demotivators in this mod.
Insomnia - Making me bored enough to do this.
Requirements
Possibly Root - I assume you have to be rooted since this is replacing a system app.
HDPI/MDPI Compatible
Android 1.5+ - I assume this because minSDKversion is set to 3 by default in AndroidManifest.xml.
Only supports English (res/values/arrays.xml).
About
Basically, I couldn't sleep and was bored and was thinking about how unused/useless the Protips widget is and wanted to make it a little bit more usable. I like to laugh; I like sarcasm and bad humor; I like Demotivators, so all this just sort of came together. I take no credit at all for these; I just put them into this mod. I included all of the Demotivators that I could; there were 7/8 that would not fit because of the length of them; they are pretty easy to find if you go to the site and look through them. Also, there are no pictures included with this because it would have decreased the amount of text I could include. If you have never seen/read any of the Demotivators, then I suggest you go to the site and at least look through all of them because some of them don't make a ton of sense without the picture, but I included those anyways because they make me laugh, and I know what the picture looks like regardless.
Screenshot
The app uses the stock images, this is just using my theme engine theme. Mainly just to give an idea of text.
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Installation
ADB Install
Code:
adb install -r Demotivators_HDPI-signed.apk
ADB Push
Code:
adb remount
adb push Demotivators_HDPI-signed.apk /system/app/Protips.apk
Install like a normal APK file (untested)
I changed the versionCode and versionName, so this should in theory be able to be installed from the sdcard like any other app, but is untested.
Code:
Place APK on sdcard, and install with file browser of choice.
ZIP File
Code:
Place file on sdcard and flash in recovery.
Usage
Longpress on homescreen, select widgets, select Demotivators, press widget to cycle, enjoy.
Download
HDPI APK File - http://bit.ly/gkuscw
HDPI ZIP File - http://bit.ly/igdKqO
Flash in recovery.
MDPI APK File - http://bit.ly/hZRNdl
MDPI ZIP File - http://bit.ly/i5YMdj
Flash in recovery.
Ending Notes
I hope you enjoy this and get some laughter out of it. I know I do, and it's much needed sometimes.
This is classic! Great work man! Thanks for thinking of this... (ah, the productivity of insomnia) Hmm, could be an original demotivator. "Insomnia... (Won't think of anything funny to put in here until I'm laying in bed tonight)"
Installed fine using astro for me. Thanks for this.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
Strange thing, app installs fine but when I add the widget to my homescreen it shows the Android-hints widget.
Installed it through ES-file explorer, IO-file explorer and Super Manager. I'm not able to install it the other way.
Anyone else having this issue?
mmmh made sth. wrong... only get the normal tipps but no demotivations... installed the app via the posted direct-download link
install failed
I tried to install using RootExplorer but was denied. Failed to install. Am going to continue trying and will edit post after I succeed.
EDIT: I finally got a free minute to try again and have successfully installed using terminal emulator and jrummy's Roottools market app. I had to use Roottools to mount system bc I can never remember the correct way to type it in terminal emulator. Here's my method :
1. Mount system with Roottools
2. Open Terminal Emulator and type the following:
PHP:
su
cp /mnt/sdcard/download/Demotivators_HDPI-signed.apk /system/app/protips.apk
reboot
The widget will be in the list after booting back up.
NOTE: Your file may be in a different location and you will need to modify the command accordingly.
Its not allowing me to install. Tells me to 'upgrade'. Its confusing it with protips. Rooted Epic, stock using Astro.
Jerommeke said:
Strange thing, app installs fine but when I add the widget to my homescreen it shows the Android-hints widget.
Installed it through ES-file explorer, IO-file explorer and Super Manager. I'm not able to install it the other way.
Anyone else having this issue?
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Azur0n said:
mmmh made sth. wrong... only get the normal tipps but no demotivations... installed the app via the posted direct-download link
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After you install, does it have a widget named Demotivators in the widget selection menu or is it still home screen tips?
mwaters33 said:
I tried to install using RootExplorer but was denied. Failed to install. Am going to continue trying and will edit post after I succeed.
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JohnnyEpic said:
Its not allowing me to install. Tells me to 'upgrade'. Its confusing it with protips. Rooted Epic, stock using Astro.
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I put a .zip file to flash in recovery in the OP that you can try instead trying to install like a normal apk. I'm not sure of what the issue is.
This is just a modified version of Protips which is why it's trying to make you "upgrade" it.
funny app
great way to replace that horrible Protips app lol. I just used Root Explorer, and went to the System/Apps folder. Just rename Protips.apk to Protips.bak (so you still have it) then just move the Demotivational app to System/Apps and rename it to Protips.apk. Then I just rebooted my phone, went to my widgets, and added it easily
How did you get it to look the way it is in the screenshot? Part of the theme?
adianlorenzana said:
How did you get it to look the way it is in the screenshot? Part of the theme?
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It's recent work I haven't uploaded for my minimalbread theme.
MDPI version of protips from Heroc
http://db.tt/hgf76DL
user7618 said:
MDPI version of protips from Heroc
http://db.tt/hgf76DL
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Thank you, I'll get it done once I can use my laptop without it turning into lava.
david1171 said:
Thank you, I'll get it done once I can use my laptop without it turning into lava.
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No problem, happy to help.
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Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Gingerbread-on-Hero action here!
Close to 400 downloads, never would have thought this would've been such a hit.
user7618 said:
No problem, happy to help.
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Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Gingerbread-on-Hero action here!
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MDPI in the OP as apk and zip, let me know how it works out for you.
david1171 said:
After you install, does it have a widget named Demotivators in the widget selection menu or is it still home screen tips?
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Demotivators is in the widget list, so the installation went fine. But when you put the widget on your homescreen, the hints-widget shows up.
MDPI apk works just fine.
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Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Gingerbread-on-Hero action here!
Can somebody translate this app in other languages?
I deleted protips with root-explorer and then the APK installed fine.
Jerommeke said:
Demotivators is in the widget list, so the installation went fine. But when you put the widget on your homescreen, the hints-widget shows up.
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What is your default language in settings?
--THIS IS NOT MY WORK. ALL CREDIT GOES TO BLACKWATCH89 FOR GETTING THE FILES TOGETHER IN THIS THREAD. THIS IS JUST AN ACCUMALATION AND AN EASIER WAY OF MAKING IT WORK. --
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT MESSES UP ON YOUR PHONE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!1!1!1111
THIS WILL ONLY WORK FOR STOCK BASED ROMS- I.E STOCK 2.3.3, WOLFBREAK V6, POSSIBLY OTHERS BUT HAVE NOT TESTED ON OTHERS.
-This will add SE Home launcher, Media discovery, app discovery,world clock, calendar apps.
okay, here it goes. It's not as simple as it looks so PLEASE BE CAREFUL.
THINGS YOU'LL NEED
-Root explorer or equivalent
-Flashable zip with MOST files:DOWNLOAD HERE
-SEMCFacebookProxy.apk:DOWNLOAD HERE
-SE 2.3.4 Home launcher (all widgets work on this and you can share apps as well):DOWNLOAD HERE
INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW CAREFULLY AND DONT SKIP ANY STEPS.
1.REMOVE ALL FACEBOOK ACCOUNTS! I.E Remove Facebook inside xperia account and facebook sync account. Also, if you want to be extra safe, go to your facebook-privacy settings-apps and websites and REMOVE the facebook inside xperia option.
2.Download all files required, put zips and SEMCFacebookProxy.apk on SDCARD.
3.Flash FB02.zip using xrecovery. Flash 2.3.4 home launcher as well. Wipe dalvik cache.FIX PERMISSIONS (IMPORTANT).Reboot.
4.Install SEMCFacebookProxy.apk using some file explorer. It should install perfectly.
5.Login to facebook, choose sync settings. If everything worked properly you should get a facebook inside xperia message asking for permission options in notification bar.
6.Using root explorer, go to system/app and MOVE SEMCFacebookService.apk to sdcard. Reboot, then INSTALL the same SEMCFacebookService.apk from your sdcard. Reboot again. You might get another authorization notification but that's okay, everything should be working perfectly now.
Troubleshooting
1.If you don't get a prompt asking you to authorize Facebook inside Xperia, REMOVE your facebook sync and FIX sync. Then, relogin into facebook, choose sync options, it should come up.
2.Sharing apps MIGHT not work on new 2.3.4 Home launcher. It might work for you but it's no guarantee. It didn't work for me, but did wrok for others. One thing you can try if it isn't working is to UNINSTALL 2.3.4 launcher by deleting home.apk from system/app (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ANOTHER LAUNCHER!) and reflash it!
3.If you get connection problems with media discovery, try fixing permissions using xrecovery
Have fun!
Screenshots
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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sharing apps does too work...see below
CAYCE_VII said:
sharing apps does too work...
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That's great . For me, it doesn't, so as I said it could vary depending on person
kantk20111 said:
That's great . For me, it doesn't, so as I said it could vary depending on person
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are you on WB v6?
the apk's that i installed are
FBIAppShare.apk
FBMediaDiscovery.apk
PostViewer.apk
SEMCFacebookProxy.apk
and I think that't it.
CAYCE_VII said:
are you on WB v6?
the apk's that i installed are
FBIAppShare.apk
FBMediaDiscovery.apk
PostViewer.apk
SEMCFacebookProxy.apk
and I think that't it.
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Yes, I am.
What's PostViewer.apk? I didn't install that. What does it do?
Can you please link it to me? Thanks.
kantk20111 said:
Yes, I am.
What's PostViewer.apk? I didn't install that. What does it do?
Can you please link it to me? Thanks.
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try that and it should work, there's no difference in our ROM's the only difference is mine is an X10a but that shouldn't matter.
Hey mate, nice work... But your flashable .zip file is builded without system carpet... so it will give error when trying to flash... so if you can fix it...
CAYCE_VII said:
try that and it should work, there's no difference in our ROM's the only difference is mine is an X10a but that shouldn't matter.
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Thanks for that apk, it's didn't fix the sharing problem but it is an important one so we can see media discovery posts....I'm adding that to the flashable zip right now
oalf170892 said:
Hey mate, nice work... But your flashable .zip file is builded without system carpet... so it will give error when trying to flash... so if you can fix it...
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Nope, it doesn't need a system folder, it'll install it directly inside
edit:zip updated...added another APK that is essential for media discovery widget
kantk20111 said:
Nope, it doesn't need a system folder, it'll install it directly inside
edit:zip updated...added another APK that is essential for media discovery widget
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Ok, just saying coz it happened to me... And after adding the system carpet, it flashed the .zip...
kantk20111 said:
Nope, it doesn't need a system folder, it'll install it directly inside
edit:zip updated...added another APK that is essential for media discovery widget
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I also installed mine OVER my existing SEMC Facebook apps just by clicking the .apk and replacing. try different things, see if you can get it.
oalf170892 said:
Ok, just saying coz it happened to me... And after adding the system carpet, it flashed the .zip...
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oh...so all you did was make a system folder and put all the other things in that?
That's weird...it should work.
EDIT:Yeah, it aborted! That's really weird...I'm reuploading a fixed one.
kantk20111 said:
oh...so all you did was make a system folder and put all the other things in that?
That's weird...it should work.
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Mjm, thats all I did... Before that it keep saying unable to open...
Zip updated, it should install fine now hopefully....someone please check because my phone just died.
I wanted to share that i did just by flashing the 2.3.4 launcher and installing all apks from tje other thread no zip, no deleting, no permissions no nothing
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
Works fine thanks!
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
negrobembon said:
I wanted to share that i did just by flashing the 2.3.4 launcher and installing all apks from tje other thread no zip, no deleting, no permissions no nothing
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
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which is that widget showing search or share????
Facebook v02 zip have wrong update script so not working
See the update script says :
Code:
copy_dir PACKAGE:framework SYSTEM:framework
copy_dir PACKAGE:fonts SYSTEM:fonts
Download the one attached
sahibunlimited said:
Facebook v02 zip have wrong update script so not working
See the update script says :
Code:
copy_dir PACKAGE:framework SYSTEM:framework
copy_dir PACKAGE:fonts SYSTEM:fonts
Download the one attached
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Thanks a lot! I'm new to making update scripts so I messed up...sorry everyone (Again). I'm reuploading the working one now, thanks a lot sahibununlimited!
uploaded:Download here
Edit:
The developer of Permission remover has contacted me regaurding the apps inability to sign and reinstall pandora. He has sent me a preview of an update to his app that now does not require the second step of signing the app with zip signer 2
I got annoyed that the latest version of Pandora had permission to read my contacts. I removed the permission and re-installed with my rooted Gnex, without a PC. Here is how I did it:
1. Downloaded and installed the latest version of Pandora from the android market.
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.pandora.android&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5wYW5kb3JhLmFuZHJvaWQiXQ..
2. Download and install Permission Remover from the Android Market.
https://market.android.com/details?id=at.plop.PermissionRemoverFree&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImF0LnBsb3AuUGVybWlzc2lvblJlbW92ZXJGcmVlIl0.
3. Permission Remover can remove permissions from apks stored on your sd card or in the "installed applications list". It is also supposed to be able to save, re-sign, and reinstall the stripped down app but this did not work for Pandora. So I used it to strip the "read contacts" permission but had to complete additional steps described below.
4 Download and install Zip Signer 2 from the Android Market.
https://market.android.com/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImtlbGxpbndvb2Quemlwc2lnbmVyMiJd
5. I used Zip Signer 2 to navigate to /sdcard/at.plop.PermissionRemover/New and locate the new "contact permission free" Pandora apk, and sign making sure to specify the file extension .apk.
6. Using a file explorer I installed the newly stripped and signed apk.
If you would rather have the apk I have already cleaned up:
https://www.box.com/shared/mz628clir8uhhh15yqkp
The newest version of Facebook has sms read and write permissions that can be removed via the same process described above.
Here is the apk that I have already processed to remove them:
http://www.box.com/s/3nlnxk6u4jr5dsmeyg3n
So I can do this to remove permissions from any app? Just follow this guide? I think some permissions are not needed at all. Though for each update we need to do this every time right?
Also, when removing permissions it means they can no longer do that right? If so, I will rewrite your guide for a much easier format. Make it look pretty. XD
Plus we can make a list of apps with removed permissions. Free ones of course. XD I would be more than happy to start this project if this goes well.
ZeroManArmy said:
So I can do this to remove permissions from any app? Just follow this guide? I think some permissions are not needed at all. Though for each update we need to do this every time right?
Also, when removing permissions it means they can no longer do that right? If so, I will rewrite your guide for a much easier format. Make it look pretty. XD
Plus we can make a list of apps with removed permissions. Free ones of course. XD I would be more than happy to start this project if this goes well.
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I cant guarantee that removing permissions won't break an app. There is no harm in trying. If you do remove a permission the worst that can happen (should be) that the app wont work. If it doesn't work, all one would have to do is uninstall the edited app and reinstall from a backup or the market.
As far as I know, removing a permission disallows the app from utilizing them.
The app creator can and often does alter permissions between updates. When prompted in the android market for an app update (if updating works at all) all of the original permissions as well as any new permissions will be restored.
wes_s said:
I cant guarantee that removing permissions won't break an app. There is no harm in trying. If you do remove a permission the worst that can happen (should be) that the app wont work. If it doesn't work, all one would have to do is uninstall the edited app and reinstall from a backup or the market.
As far as I know, removing a permission disallows the app from utilizing them.
The app creator can and often does alter permissions between updates. When prompted in the android market for an app update (if updating works at all) all of the original permissions as well as any new permissions will be restored.
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Well if we could figure out if removing the permissions stops them from accessing what they want to. So removing the ability to read contacts from Pandora, makes it so that can not read them any more. At all. Right? That is what I am trying to figure out. So removing a permission disallows it to access the info?
ZeroManArmy said:
Well if we could figure out if removing the permissions stops them from accessing what they want to. So removing the ability to read contacts from Pandora, makes it so that can not read them any more. At all. Right? That is what I am trying to figure out. So removing a permission disallows it to access the info?
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I believe this is correct. I am no expert though.
wes_s said:
I believe this is correct. I am no expert though.
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I asked a question, if it is true, would you be willing to do a project and remove unnecessary permissions?
Sure. Sounds like fun to me.
It would be a great thing removing all unnecessary permissions, but, how to know what permissions are really needed for app to work properly? I guess that every app has it's own unique permissions that are necessary but how to know which ones? Is the only way to find that out by trying and errors?
For example, Keypad is using data traffic (if you don't believe try installing Onavo from Market). Why. What would happened if we remove it?
Generally keyboards use internet access to provide spell check/autocorrect or Speach to text services.
But yeah basically you have to decide what functionality you wish to limit, and conduct trial by error studies on how far you can go removing permissions.
The developer of Permission remover has contacted me regaurding the apps inability to sign and reinstall pandora. He has sent me a preview of an update to his app that now does not require the second step of signing the app with zip signer 2!
wes_s said:
The developer of Permission remover has contacted me regaurding the apps inability to sign and reinstall pandora. He has sent me a preview of an update to his app that now does not require the second step of signing the app with zip signer 2!
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So we wont need the Zip Signer 2 app ever again or he is just fixing Pandora?
I removed, the Contact permission from Pandora with the new version and it worked without step 2.
I have no access to Facebook. I can't even load it. It says that it can't mount or write /sdcard
ZeroManArmy said:
So we wont need the Zip Signer 2 app ever again or he is just fixing Pandora?
I removed, the Contact permission from Pandora with the new version and it worked without step 2.
I have no access to Facebook. I can't even load it. It says that it can't mount or write /sdcard
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We wont have to use zip signer 2 until we find another app that has a problem installing after removing the permissions with Permission Remover. The Developer would like us to notify him about apps that dont install properly after only using Permission remover. The developer has been really responsive. I didn't even contact him. He saw this thread and contacted me.
Does this work? Can we remove permissions from Facebook or Angry Birds?
Aosp apps on Samsung Touchwiz based Android 4.0 Roms
Download Links
Aosp Email With Aosp Icon-http://www.4shared.com/android/bhjgtFBF/Email.html
Aosp Email with S3 Icon(Unzip Then copy)-http://www.4shared.com/zip/1HVk4L1h/Email_With_S3_Icon.html
Exchange-http://www.4shared.com/android/asNLYwdx/Exchange.html
Aosp Alarm Clock-http://www.4shared.com/android/N-1WqUAo/ClockPackage.html
Aosp Calculator-http://www.4shared.com/android/escI5yY4/Calculator.html
Aosp Messaging-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.concentriclivers.mms.com.android.mms&feature=search_result
Aosp Calender-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.concentriclivers.calendar
Aosp ROBOTO Font-http://www.4shared.com/file/oL80eYrl/Roboto-Regular.html
Install Font Changer-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martino2k6.fontchangerlite&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tYXJ0aW5vMms2LmZvbnRjaGFuZ2VybGl0ZSJd
Works only android 4.0 touchwiz roms not GB
Tested on
Kingdroid Ics v1.5
Stock LPY,LPF,LP9,LQ2
Please try and confirm on other roms and i will update it here
Next On list is to Get
Aosp Contact -Right Now next to impossible as both are very
Aosp Dialer- heavily linked to tw framework!!! Lets see will take time.
Dont Forget to click Thanks!!
Aosp Email with S3 Email Icon
{
"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"
}
Installation instructions
Aosp email and exchange.apk
1)Via root explorer go in system/app and rename the original apk as email.apk.bak in system app.
Make sure you click mount r/w to make any changes in system/app.
2)Download the email and the exchange app i have posted and replace them in system/app
3)After replacing click on the new email and exchange app and change BOTH their permissions in all owner,group,others to as follows
x x x (where x is a tick mark)
x 0 0
x 0 0
0 0 0
4)Then go under manage apps and clear email and exchange data and reboot.
5)Enjoy Aosp email
If in the 4th step you cant find the email and the exchange app under settings/app, reboot your phone.
After rebooting, phone will get stuck and their may be some fc's dont worry give it 5 mins..
Click ok to all Fc's warning and then again try going under setting to apps
and now you will see the email and exchange app
force stop and clear data and reboot.
Aosp Email will work.
Installation instruction for Aosp Messaging
Install via market as any other app.
Via root explorer rename the original to mms.apk.bak
After making the backup delete it from system/app
You will have a aosp messaging app.
Installation Instructions for Aosp Calender
Install via market as any other app
Installation Instructions for Aosp Calculator
Rename touchwizcalculator.apk to touckwizcalculator.apk.bak in system/app
Download and install the file as any normal apk no need to copy in system/app
Installation Instructions For Aosp Alarm clock
Rename ClockPackage.apk under system/app to Clockpackage.apk.bak
Download and paste this in system/app
change the permission to the shown above.. same as under email and exchange sync.
Installation Instruction For Aosp Roboto Font
Install font changer from market
Download the file the font from the link
Via root explorer transfer the file to /sdcard/.fontchanger/
Open Font Changer and select the roboto font apply and reboot
--reserved for future use--
tested your email on Kingdroid 1.6 and is working fine. Thanks
This is better option as the stock email has problem with 240 DPI, hope you'll also port phone and contacts.
Wow this is exactly what i was looking for.
I would love to install the contact and dialer application in the TW rom.
Searched but could not find a solution yet.
Hopefully you get it sorted that one out soon.
AOSP MMS.apk working fine in stock LPY I really like to see contacts and dialer also..!
Any progress on contact and dialer port ?
@Galaxy Note™…
aalupatti said:
Any progress on contact and dialer port ?
@Galaxy Note™…
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Going on
BTW Aosp alarm clock will come up soon..
This is sweet, good job!
drashish36 said:
Aosp apps on Samsung Touchwiz based Android 4.0 Roms
Download Links
Aosp Email-http://www.4shared.com/android/bhjgtFBF/Email.html
Exchange-http://www.4shared.com/android/asNLYwdx/Exchange.html
Aosp Calculator-http://www.4shared.com/android/escI5yY4/Calculator.html
Aosp Messaging-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.concentriclivers.mms.com.android.mms&feature=search_result
Aosp Calender-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.concentriclivers.calendar
Works only android 4.0 touchwiz roms not GB
Tested on
Kingdroid Ics v1.5
Stock LPY
Please try and confirm on other roms and i will update it here
Next On list is to Get
Aosp Contact
Aosp Alarm Clock
Aosp Dialer
Dont Forget to click Thanks!!
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Thank you for this thread. I am on the stock Taiwan ICS 4.0, rooted. I have Titanium and Root Explorer. I want to replace the stock Email with the AOSP Email (which has better placement of selection buttons at bottom of screen and other user friendliness).
Some questions
1. Do I need to also rename the associated odex files? (email and exchange?)
2. How does integration of Exchange Activsync happen with stock "Contacts" and the "Accounts" ?
faisal said:
Thank you for this thread. I am on the stock Taiwan ICS 4.0, rooted. I have Titanium and Root Explorer. I want to replace the stock Email with the AOSP Email (which has better placement of selection buttons at bottom of screen and other user friendliness).
Some questions
1. Do I need to also rename the associated odex files? (email and exchange?)
2. How does integration of Exchange Activsync happen with stock "Contacts" and the "Accounts" ?
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Please read the installation instructions all correct steps have been mentioned.
Exchange sync works like it has to..
BTW Aosp Alarm Clock is up as promised with instructions..
drashish36 said:
Please read the installation instructions all correct steps have been mentioned.
Exchange sync works like it has to..
BTW Aosp Alarm Clock is up as promised with instructions..
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Galaxy Note, running ZSLPF, rooted.
I followed the steps listed, but would like to add some things in case they apply to others here. My comments in square brackets.
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[Prior to starting, I deleted the email widget, the email shortcut on one of the home screens, removed my Exchange account]
1)Via root explorer go in system/app and rename the original apk as email.apk.bak in system app.
[I had email.odex and exchange.odex . I renamed them by adding the .bak extension to these too]
Make sure you click mount r/w to make any changes in system/app.
2)Download the email and the exchange app i have posted and replace them in system/app
3)After replacing click on the new email and exchange app [at this point, my root explorer stopped working and I had to restart it] and change BOTH their permissions in all owner,group,others to as follows
x x x (where x is a tick mark)
x 0 0
x 0 0
0 0 0
[I followed these instructions, although the other apks in my device did not have execute rights for the owner; nevertheless, I followed the above recommendation]
4) Then go under manage apps and clear email and exchange data and reboot.
[When I went there, Email and Exchange were nowhere to be seen, as mentioned below.. yes I looked under “All”. I did this step later, after the system had rebooted and the AOSP Email and Exchange became visible in Settings->Applications]
5)Enjoy Aosp email
If in the 4th step you cant find the email and the exchange app under settings/app, reboot your phone.
After rebooting, phone will get stuck and their may be some fc's dont worry give it 5 mins..
Click ok to all Fc's warning and then again try going under setting to apps
and now you will see the email and exchange app
force stop and clear data and reboot.
[I had some bugginess and FCs, whose messages were transient and I could barely see what they said. Just waited few minutes, and rebooted]
Aosp Email will work.
[Indeed, synchronized via Exchange, email working, contacts updated successfully]
Thank you - you can update the the ZSLPF in your list...
Add XXLRG to list too... in fact went smoother with no FCs
I have to add that in replace of MMS.apk if you use odex ICS:
Via root explorer go in system/app and rename the original apk as mms.apk.bak and mms.odex.bak in system app.
Copy the AOSP mms.apk
Set permissions on new mms.apk and you are done after a reboot!
delete ***
Thanks! It all r really works great to my note n hope u can get done for contact n dialer.:thumbup:
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
Very nice, been looking for this. Work on LP9 rom.
Update: Just use this on the new LQ2 rom and its still work!
Can't find Exchange after replacing.
faisal said:
Galaxy Note, running ZSLPF, rooted.
I followed the steps listed, but would like to add some things in case they apply to others here. My comments in square brackets.
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[Prior to starting, I deleted the email widget, the email shortcut on one of the home screens, removed my Exchange account]
1)Via root explorer go in system/app and rename the original apk as email.apk.bak in system app.
[I had email.odex and exchange.odex . I renamed them by adding the .bak extension to these too]
Make sure you click mount r/w to make any changes in system/app.
2)Download the email and the exchange app i have posted and replace them in system/app
3)After replacing click on the new email and exchange app [at this point, my root explorer stopped working and I had to restart it] and change BOTH their permissions in all owner,group,others to as follows
x x x (where x is a tick mark)
x 0 0
x 0 0
0 0 0
[I followed these instructions, although the other apks in my device did not have execute rights for the owner; nevertheless, I followed the above recommendation]
4) Then go under manage apps and clear email and exchange data and reboot.
[When I went there, Email and Exchange were nowhere to be seen, as mentioned below.. yes I looked under “All”. I did this step later, after the system had rebooted and the AOSP Email and Exchange became visible in Settings->Applications]
5)Enjoy Aosp email
If in the 4th step you cant find the email and the exchange app under settings/app, reboot your phone.
After rebooting, phone will get stuck and their may be some fc's dont worry give it 5 mins..
Click ok to all Fc's warning and then again try going under setting to apps
and now you will see the email and exchange app
force stop and clear data and reboot.
[I had some bugginess and FCs, whose messages were transient and I could barely see what they said. Just waited few minutes, and rebooted]
Aosp Email will work.
[Indeed, synchronized via Exchange, email working, contacts updated successfully]
Thank you - you can update the the ZSLPF in your list...
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Hi Faisal
I cant find the Exchange in the applications list. Also when I try to set up an account, the Exchange option is not available. I am running stock DDLP4 (India) ICS 4.0.3.
geoux said:
Hi Faisal
I cant find the Exchange in the applications list. Also when I try to set up an account, the Exchange option is not available. I am running stock DDLP4 (India) ICS 4.0.3.
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Update: Working perfectly now. Simply clicked on Exchange.apk from root explorer (in the download folder) and installed Exchange Services. Went back to system/apps and changed permissions. Restarted. Working perfectly after that.
The stock email is way better than the Touchwizzed one.
Certified to work on DDLP4 too.
Perfect! However I don't want to create 4shared account! Any other way to get the files?
geoux said:
Update: Working perfectly now. Simply clicked on Exchange.apk from root explorer (in the download folder) and installed Exchange Services. Went back to system/apps and changed permissions. Restarted. Working perfectly after that.
The stock email is way better than the Touchwizzed one.
Certified to work on DDLP4 too.
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Glad you got it working. One question though... did you have to install the exchange.apk even after you had placed it in the system/apps folder and changed permissions and renamed the existing exchange as exchange.apk.bak?
I created this theme by hand and it works with lollipop theme chooser and wont be found on Samsungs theme store. Enjoy the free theme
Install Instructions
Step 1
Download http://d-h.st/2uh3
Step 2
Install
Step 3
If rooted
move Theme.DarkMatter.json from data/overlays/trialjson to data/overlays/usersjon
then reboot
If you don't do this step it will only show in Theme chooser as a trial theme
If not rooted you can use package disabler to freeze themes 1.0 so the trial doesn't run out.( untested)
then reboot
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"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"
}
This is nice and I'd like to try it but is there a way to reverse it? Undo method - so to speak?
HNIC215 said:
This is nice and I'd like to try it but is there a way to reverse it? Undo method - so to speak?
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If you wish to uninstall you can switch to a different theme in theme chooser then run DarkMatter.v1.0.apk a second time it says it is installing but it really uninstalling. Then reboot to recovery clear cache/dalvek and it will be gone.
When I apply this theme after moving the file to the appropriate place. It does not apply correctly. I am rooted and I followed your directions but no luck. Any ideas?
Sent from my SM-N920P using xda premium
kirschdog1 said:
When I apply this theme after moving the file to the appropriate place. It does not apply correctly. I am rooted and I followed your directions but no luck. Any ideas?
Sent from my SM-N920P using xda premium
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Need more info... what do you mean by moving it to the appropriate place (needs to be installed). Also have you checked the md5 to make sure the apk is complete. MD5 Sum: 82c6d66213d44f913e3d04f388f80904
Also do you see a bunch of Theme.DarkMatter.* directories in data/app (if these directories don't exist then it isn't installed) see the example attached below.
Ok im rooted so after flashing the apk i transffer file from trial folder to user folder and reboot then it shows up in themes but when i install it it doesnt change the dialer icons or settings to the appropriate theme. Any ideas?
Sent from my SM-N920P using xda premium
kirschdog1 said:
Ok im rooted so after flashing the apk i transffer file from trial folder to user folder and reboot then it shows up in themes but when i install it it doesnt change the dialer icons or settings to the appropriate theme. Any ideas?
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switch to the default theme then run the install again (it will uninstall the theme) reboot to recovery and clear cache and dalvek. Then make sure all directories for the theme Theme.DarkMatter.* in data/app are removed also Theme.DarkMatter.json from /data/overlays/jsonfiles/userjson. Then try the install again.
Can't get download link to work.
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I got it working by long pressing and opening in a new tab.
Bobthahog said:
Can't get download link to work.
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Click the button blue button that says download now
I like
Just curious, has anyone found a dependable way to backup & restore the store themes?
I've tried Titanium but I'm either missing something (there are a lot of files to backup) or its just not doable from there because of the way the system locks inactive themes when applied via the theme engine.
tdunham said:
Just curious, has anyone found a dependable way to backup & restore the store themes?
I've tried Titanium but I'm either missing something (there are a lot of files to backup) or its just not doable from there because of the way the system locks inactive themes when applied via the theme engine.
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I it easier to just re-apply the theme since there is no settings for them, only takes a minute.
Please help
I really like this theme but it's not working for me. I installed it and the trial version works but when I follow the instructions to remove the trial period... It still doesn't work. Please help
shandoogie said:
I really like this theme but it's not working for me. I installed it and the trial version works but when I follow the instructions to remove the trial period... It still doesn't work. Please help
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there must be a copy of Theme.DarkMatter.json still in the trials folder. If you copied it instead of move it then go back to data/overlays/trialjson and delete and make sure Theme.DarkMatter.json exists in data/overlays/usersjon. be sure to reboot your phone after.
Your the man!
cmos8088 said:
there must be a copy of Theme.DarkMatter.json still in the trials folder. If you copied it instead of move it then go back to data/overlays/trialjson and delete and make sure Theme.DarkMatter.json exists in data/overlays/usersjon. be sure to reboot your phone after.
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Worked like a charm thanks bro your the man!
I cannot seem to get this to take. Nothing in trial/json and Theme.DarkMatter.json is in userstjson.
Here are some screen shots. I can select and apply the theme but nothing changes.
GAPO said:
Here are some screen shots. I can select and apply the theme but nothing changes.
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Need more info like what ROM are you using? Some ROM's break the theme engine. Also check the data/app folder and make sure there is a bunch of Theme,DarkMatter.* directories and try selecting the default theme before selecting DarkMatter.
cmos8088 said:
Need more info like what ROM are you using? Some ROM's break the theme engine. Also check the data/app folder and make sure there is a bunch of Theme,DarkMatter.* directories and try selecting the default theme before selecting DarkMatter.
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Using MOAR v1.2. Samsung themes still work. I will check on the rest. Thank you. And yeah the directories are there. Tried selecting the default theme first but it didn't help.
One change seems to have stuck....the little red bubbme that tells me I have a message or missed call is now blue.