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[GUIDE] Make Google Play think you have a device feature you don't actually have...

So, I was looking around my ROM and I discovered this neat little trick.
You know when you power on the device after a factory reset, and that setup comes up? When it says it is communicating with the server, it is actually getting the features of your device and sending it to Google Play.
How does it get the features of the device you may be asking. Well, it parses the XML files located in the /system/etc/permissions directory!
So, how can we use this to our advantage? Well, we can add features to our device/ROM!
How to do this? Simple!
Step 1: Copy a file in that directory and paste it in the same directory. I recommend you use the Root Explorer app.
Step 2: Rename the new file with the feature you want - if you want the android.hardware.telephony feature, rename the file to android.hardware.telephony.xml
Step 3: Open the file in a text editor. Remove the <text> part of the name="<text>" tags, and replace the <text> with the feature name (the same as the file name, without the .xml extension)
Step 4: Save the file!
Step 4.5: Delete the backup file if using Root Explorer
Step 5: Open your System Settings menu and clear the app data and cache for the following apps:
Google Play Store
Google Services Framework
Package Installer
Setup Wizard
com.android.provision
Step 6: Reboot the device:
Step 7: Open the Google Talk app, and sign in to your account(s), sign out, then sign in again. Open Google Play, and see if you can install an app that needs the feature you just added!
List Of Features
No matter how hard you try, this wont add telephony to your wifi only tablet It only spoofs the features for Google Play - it doesn't actually add them, and some apps will force close if they really did need the feature you 'added'!

[TUTORIAL] Backup of viber messages All in One

Hello,
I've recently been working to backup all of Viber messages/conversations along with media files.
Came across multiple threads and solutions. Wanted to gather them up here for everyone struggling with it, so we don't waste time again.
Here are solutions:
1. Posted by @rsadalarasu https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54406849&postcount=51 :
rsadalarasu said:
Hi, I have been trying to restore the viber messages whenever i change phones but i never had possible solution to fix the problem.
Today i was trying something and interestingly it worked!! Try to follow the below mentioned steps it might work for you too..
1) Take a backup of the viber using Helium ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...a.backup&hl=en ). This app works both for rooted and non rooted phones. For non rooted phones you have to connect to computer to activate the backup mechanism.
2) Install Helium in your new phone and select restore and sync option and then select the old device ( which will show up if you are in same wifi) and then select viber app and restore it.
3) Now open the viber app - Viber as usual ask for activation, just activate the it. This time you will not get the restored messages.
4) Again try to repeat the step 1 and step 2
5) reboot the phone and open the viber app. dont be surprised it will again ask for activation. Activate it again, but this time you will see all the old messages in viber.
6) to get the pictures and videos, copy the Viber Images/ Viber Videos from SDCARD -- > viber --> media from old phone to new phone.
Hope it works for all
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2. Posted by @MeraVeer https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63105431&postcount=81 :
MeraVeer said:
Fool Proof Guide to fix Viber crash and restore messages/data
Force Stop Viber
In TitaniumBackup folder find com.viber.voip-(some numbers).tar archive
Open \data\data\com.viber.voip\.\databases using file explorer in android or transfer the .tar file to computer and open with WinRar program.
Find both "viber_messages" AND "viber_messages_journal" files
Copy them to \data\data\com.viber.voip\databases on the phone
change permission for viber_messages to RW RW --
change permission for viber_messages_journal to RWX RW --
And change the "group" and "owner" to same as the com.viber.voip folder - these are the permissions needed for the Viber app to access those files or it will constantly crash.
Restart phone and that's it, you will have all your messages
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3. Posted on StackExchange by @gabor_ http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/68796/how-to-transfer-viber-message-history-to-a-new-phone/123260#123260 :
You can do it without root access
Requirements:
Install ADB and OpenJDK 8 (I had nothing to do with security extension) by following adb backup guide on XDA
Download adbextractor
Then do
Code:
sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jre-headless
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
Now, do the following
Connect the old mobile, create backup with adb backup (disable WiFi and data and forget the old phone)
Code:
sudo adb backup com.viber.voip -f /home/user/Downloads/viberoldphone1.ab
sudo java -jar abe.jar unpack /home/user/Downloads/viberoldphone1.ab /home/user/Downloads/viberoldphone1.tar
Install Viber on new phone and activate Viber, connect the new phone and create backup with adb backup
Code:
sudo adb backup com.viber.voip -f /home/user/Downloads/vibernewphone2.ab
sudo java -jar abe.jar unpack /home/user/Downloads/vibernewphone2.ab /home/user/a/vibernewphone2.tar
Open TAR archives in an archive manager (found Archive manager for GNOME 3.14.2 on my Lubuntu LiveCD). Copy files below from viberoldphone1.tar DB directory to vibernewphone2.tar
viber_data
viber_data-journal
viber_messages
viber_messages-journal
Repack to .ab and restore data to phone
Code:
sudo java -jar abe.jar pack /home/user/a/vibernewphone2.tar /home/user/Downloads/vibernewok.ab
sudo adb restore /home/user/Downloads/vibernewok.ab
Works like a charm. I have just tested on Android 4.1 and 5.0. I run into problems on Win7 with adb so finally used Lubuntu.
You can try to edit Viber DB files with SQLite editor. Probably DB files could be restored directly but I had no time to test
References:
http://dbremes.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/how-to-get-a-backup-of-your-android-applications-database-in-windows/
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2078710/android-adb-access-to-application-databases-without-root
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4. Posted by @kmmc https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53093637&postcount=2 :
kmmc said:
Smile Fixed! Android Viber Backup and Restore Successful
Okay, thank Jesus I managed to get this fixed and this is what it took.
This solution required a Rooted device.
Restore Viber backup (for me I did this using MyBackup Pro)
Install SQLite Debugger from the Play Store
Using SQLite, try locating the Viber database files by selecting App then choosing Viber from the list (if you want to locate the database manually, for me it was under /data/data/com.viber.voip/databases)
Choose the "viber_data" database
Open the database, scroll to the bottom, choose "Create backup"
Save the backup somewhere on your SD card (not inside the viber folder or else it will get deleted)
Repeat the same steps for the "viber_messages" database
Uninstall Viber (or if you are using MyBackup Pro, go under Toolbox and "Wipe the Cache & Data" for Viber)
Reinstall Viber so that a fresh, clean working set of databases are generated by the app (or re-open Viber)
Do the usual setup of entering your phone number, letting it sync contacts etc
Once Viber has settled down, close it
Re-open SQLite Debugger
Navigate back to the "viber_data" database
This time, choose Restore Backup
Select the backup file from your SD card
Kill Viber if requested and wait for the restoration
Rinse and repeat for the "viber_messages" database
Once it is all done, reboot your device and hopefully, the next time you open Viber, the old messages & calls are all there! Unfortunately for me, presumably due to the change in ROMs, the photos sent in Viber messages are in my Gallery but NOT in Viber itself.. I suspect this can be fixed if the path is saved somewhere in the messages database - but right now, I'm just glad to have the text back.
If you get repeated errors from Viber during this process, try freezing the app using MyBackup Pro Toolbox (I believe Titanium Backup also has this option)
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If this helped you, please click the THANKS
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5. Posted by @lordalireza https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56294723&postcount=62 :
lordalireza said:
Thumbs up This one is gold
OK Guys this is the only 100 percent way and after restore the activation screen wont ruin every thing
first: u need you backed up com.viber.voip .tar.gz file
second : u creat an empty zip file by right click . create zip
third: you drag the data folder that was in .tar.gz file and drop it in the zip file
fourth: you rename the zip file the same az .tar.gz file
fifthpen the zip file go into "com.viber.voip" folder inside the zip file and remove everything exept "database" folder
sixth:go inside "database" folder and remove everything exept "viber_messeges" and "viber_messeges-journal"
ok now and this is the most important part
seventh: go to www zamzar com convert zip-to-tar.gz and convert your zip file to *.tar.gz file
eighth:copy the converted .tar.gz file to the "go backup" or "titanium backup" folder (be careful the name of your file must match the original name)
ok now your good to go just go inside "go backup" or "titanium backup" on your phone and restore viber
THIS GUIDE WONT DISAPOINT YOU
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5*. Additionally Posted by @pellajl https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59361419&postcount=69 :
pellajl said:
I have used this method many times with great success. If both the old and new devices are rooted, all you have do is:
First - Activate Viber in the new device
Second - copy /data/data/com.viber.voip/databases/viber_messages to the same location on the new device.
Third - copy the entire contents of /sdcard/Viber to the same location on the new device.
Fourth - Reboot the phone
Job done......
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6. Posted by @Sera_6969 https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55691471&postcount=54 :
Sera_6969 said:
Thanks to everyone posting here. I tried all the suggestions and nothing worked, Viber would boot and ask for authorisation then crash every time after i had copied files into the databases folder.
What eventually worked for me was...
- Back up with Titanium and restore as normal in your new device
- Let Viber go through the activation code procedure
- Unpack the com.viber.voip.xxx-date-xxx.tar.gz in the Titanium Backup folder using ES FIle Explorer
- Unpack the subsequent com.viber.voip.xxx-date-xxx.tar file with ZArchiver
- Use File Explorer to copy the "viber_messages" file from the newly created data/data/com.viber.voip/databases folder into the main /data/data/com.viber.voip/databases folder on the device
- Change "viber_messages" permissions to rw- rw- ---
- Change owner from root to the same as it is for other files in the folder (on my device this was changed to u0_a142)
- Change group from root as well (on my device this was also changed to u0_a142)
- Restart Viber
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Bonus. short one Posted by @dracula8275 https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67377118&postcount=91 :
dracula8275 said:
Hi all, problem resolved with the copy of the old files from data. After signing in with the new number must close viber, copy the old message history on viber file and all it's ok
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PS: some of them might be similar, check whats best for you and share

That's a fine collection. Thanks!
I was hoping to find something that would backup and the messages and convert them to some other format to read them without Viber...

In 2018 we should not have to root our devices and jump through hoops on PCs to have something basic as an automatic backup-restore of app data. Viber is bad, and its developers should feel bad.

ai.unit said:
That's a fine collection. Thanks!
I was hoping to find something that would backup and the messages and convert them to some other format to read them without Viber...
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That's easy: burger menu -> Settings -> Calls and Messages -> Email message history
But, since Viber now for some time has a backup option (to Google Drive), did anybody succeed in restoring messages and afterwards having images/pictures shown inside the conversations?

[ROOT] Enable Google Assistant in Phones with RAM < 1.5GB

If you have a device running Android MM+ and your phone has RAM < 1.5GB you can still be able to use Google Assistant without downgrading your google app.
[Method 1: Manually]
You only need a root explore and a file editor. I recommend Solid Explorer or ES file explorer
Go to /system/build.prop
Open the build.prop with note editor.
NOTE: First backup build.prop file just copy the file.
Add the below line to the bottom of the file.
Code:
ro.opa.eligible_device=true
Clear Google App data go to Settings>Apps>Google>Storage>MANAGE SPACE>CLEAR ALL DATA
Reboot
[Method 2:Using App]
Download Get Assistant Grant ROOT access within the app click Get assistant select new method then continue clear Google app data Reboot.
If this helps you just hit the Thanks button.
Having any trouble let me know in the comments.

Question Port clipboard zip file flash with magisk or twrp

as i know everyone
cause of some law xiaomi remove clipboard after android 10 on their global rom .
but on china rom have clipboard yet .
samsung phone on all of android and all of phone have clipboard .
in poco x3 pro clipboard there is on gboard keyboard.
but all of people that use clipboard
know that if clipboard work seprate and have button near copy and paste its so cool .
so i open this thread for people to share their idea about this.
and if can port clipboard zip file for flash on root phone .
or maybe say apps that work on root phone that clipboard works great
i tested natvie clipboard and clipstack
but both of them not work on android 11 and this phone .
thank you so much

im using native clipboard with some module from magisk.
you need to install (from magisk) :
1. Riru
2. Riru - clipboard whitelist
after installing and reboot, there is a new app named "clipboard". open it and select your native clipboard. thats it

Silent2743 said:
im using native clipboard with some module from magisk.
you need to install (from magisk) :
1. Riru
2. Riru - clipboard whitelist
after installing and reboot, there is a new app named "clipboard". open it and select your native clipboard. thats it
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but have a big problem .
when in recent apps press clear recent open apps .
alll apps close .and native clipboard same as other apps completely close .
another problem is that cant copy image .
example in office word you want paste some pic that copy from browser .but native clipboard cant copy image
just copy text .
another problem that dont add button near copy and paste
just you can example double button that native clipboard open it

abs_khafan_19 said:
but have a big problem .
when in recent apps press clear recent open apps .
alll apps close .and native clipboard same as other apps completely close .
another problem is that cant copy image .
example in office word you want paste some pic that copy from browser .but native clipboard cant copy image
just copy text .
another problem that dont add button near copy and paste
just you can example double button that native clipboard open it
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1. Nope, native clipboard works even if you reboot your phone
2. as far as i know, only gboard can copy an image from google chrome.
3. i don't understand what are you trying to say, sorry

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Silent2743 said:
1. Nope, native clipboard works even if you reboot your phone
2. as far as i know, only gboard can copy an image from google chrome.
3. i don't understand what are you trying to say, sorry
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please try by yourself
press recent button
then press multiplication sign and bang
you see that all of application force closed even native clipboard thats problem .
i even try to change native clipboard to system apps but cant sucsess

Google Chrome Download Path

i was just hoping if i can change chrome's download folder to another folder with like changing code or smth?

Look inside here:
Change Chrome Download Location on Android Phone or Tablet
It is easy to Change Chrome Download Location on Android Phone or Tablet to SD Card or setup Chrome to prompt you to select the download location.
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