If some of us who are happy with our phones and would rather not take the update is there a way to do that. I remember I changed a build prop but I am unsure if that still works. Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide. Thanks Pete.
If you are on GB and are rooted you can use titanium back up to freeze "updater" and you will no longer get the annoying messages. Not sure for KK.
I am on kk...rooted / unlocked and I don't see "updater" in titanium back up...maybe its labeled differently?
3c_ota.apk on KK.
Isn't it a bad idea to block this OTA since it has some security fixes?
aviwdoowks said:
3c_ota.apk on KK.
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I'm sorry, I don't understand.
killrhythm09 said:
Isn't it a bad idea to block this OTA since it has some security fixes?
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Not sure but I can say I'm very happy with the phone and would like to keep it as is for now.
pete355sb said:
I'm sorry, I don't understand.
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Find that apk & rename it to .bak to stop the update.
Please post your questions in the question and answer section
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3c_ota.apk on KK.
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Could you explain exactly how to go about freezing this? Usually when I freeze an app in Titanium Backup, I look at the list of apps in Backup/Restore, click on the one I want, and then freeze it. But this app is not in the list - also, the list doesn't contain .apk files.
Someone said to rename the .apk file, but if it's already installed, how's that going to help?
Thanks.
permutations said:
Could you explain exactly how to go about freezing this? Usually when I freeze an app in Titanium Backup, I look at the list of apps in Backup/Restore, click on the one I want, and then freeze it. But this app is not in the list - also, the list doesn't contain .apk files.
Someone said to rename the .apk file, but if it's already installed, how's that going to help?
Thanks.
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If on JB the system/app has update or ota in the name. On KK system/priv-app has ota in the name. Change the .apk to .bak then reboot.
aviwdoowks said:
If on JB the system/app has update or ota in the name. On KK system/priv-app has ota in the name. Change the .apk to .bak then reboot.
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Thanks, done. But how does renaming the APK file help? Isn't an APK the uninstalled version? Wouldn't I have to disable the installed version somehow?
permutations said:
Thanks, done. But how does renaming the APK file help? Isn't an APK the uninstalled version? Wouldn't I have to disable the installed version somehow?
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No, all sys apps install on boot, if not present no install. There is no uninstall.
aviwdoowks said:
Find that apk & rename it to .bak to stop the update.
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Thank you, I really appreciate your help! Will this also stop any and all other updates?
pete355sb said:
Thank you, I really appreciate your help! Will this also stop any and all other updates?
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Which app did you rename? What build, 412 or 442?
pete355sb said:
Thank you, I really appreciate your help! Will this also stop any and all other updates?
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yes
aviwdoowks said:
Which app did you rename? What build, 412 or 442?
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it doesnt matter, once the updates stop, the update app wont be changed because you never get an update.
aviwdoowks said:
Which app did you rename? What build, 412 or 442?
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I'm on 4.4.2 and you rename an apk with a file explorer.
pete355sb said:
I'm on 4.4.2 and you rename an apk with a file explorer.
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Not sure if the system checksum will fail on the renamed apk. But you may have to fix it before you take L if it comes. That is if you manually flash L it may fail due to the wrong name. Then of course if you do not fix the file you will never get L automatically.
aviwdoowks said:
Not sure if the system checksum will fail on the renamed apk. But you may have to fix it before you take L if it comes. That is if you manually flash L it may fail due to the wrong name. Then of course if you do not fix the file you will never get L automatically.
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Sorry I was talking to you like you were a 3rd party lol. Thank you for the information. So your saying if I ever manually flash L or L comes to this phone as an ota I will need to fix the apk? Basically I either fix the apk or the phone stays as is? I appreciate your time thanks Pete.
aviwdoowks said:
3c_ota.apk on KK.
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Thanks for the info... I just "fixed" it on my Razr HD and it stopped harassing me after the reboot.
JW
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Hi,
Does anyone happen to have the stock LG Home.apk for ICS? I'm on OptimusRs V5 ICS but i'm a little bothered by the FC due to no LG home. lol. If anyone can help, i'd appreciate it.
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justcarwin said:
Hi,
Does anyone happen to have the stock LG Home.apk for ICS? I'm on OptimusRs V5 ICS but i'm a little bothered by the FC due to no LG home. lol. If anyone can help, i'd appreciate it.
NO RUSH!
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Here you go:
LGHome3
daniel.mota said:
Here you go:
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Thank you!!!!
you're gonna kill me for asking this, but.......how do i use this? I can't install it via ES Explorer (root access and permission changed).
justcarwin said:
Thank you!!!!
you're gonna kill me for asking this, but.......how do i use this? I can't install it via ES Explorer (root access and permission changed).
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Try creating a flashable zip of it and then flash in recovery.
Sent from my Galaxy Exhibit 4G
BrandonCormier said:
Try creating a flashable zip of it and then flash in recovery.
Sent from my Galaxy Exhibit 4G
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I had that in mind except!..I dunno how to make one. lol.
justcarwin said:
I had that in mind except!..I dunno how to make one. lol.
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Copy both files to system/app and give them the same permissions as the other files in that folder.
Do the same with the attached files (LG Home selector).
Reboot the phone and it will ask you what home app to use.
Afterwards, you can delete the apk of your current Home app.
daniel.mota said:
Copy both files to system/app and give them the same permissions as the other files in that folder.
Do the same with the attached files (LG Home selector).
Reboot the phone and it will ask you what home app to use.
Afterwards, you can delete the apk of your current Home app.
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I've actually pushed the files over via ADB, but it doesn't install for some reason.... and I can't just copy it into System/app normally because it fails...which is why I wanted to see if any one can create a flashable zip. :/
OMGGGGG Who knew this can be so hard for ONE app. lol.
justcarwin said:
I've actually pushed the files over via ADB, but it doesn't install for some reason.... and I can't just copy it into System/app normally because it fails...which is why I wanted to see if any one can create a flashable zip. :/
OMGGGGG Who knew this can be so hard for ONE app. lol.
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If u use latest release of es open it then press menu button and select root explorer then grant r/w permissions on system
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I got an update from them and I'm on Clean ROM with an unlocked bootloader. It downloaded automatically and when it shut my phone off to install, my ClockWork MOD said it was unsigned so I didn't install it.
If I install that will it re-lock my bootloader, and bring me back to stock and override my kernal and Clean ROM? I would like to know this before installing this if it's needed. Thanks.
Short answer: yes. Long answer: read the OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575661
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So wait.. can I avoid this update? I dont want it to overwrite my CLEAN ROM, custom kernal or any apps...?
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Squall429 said:
So wait.. can I avoid this update? I dont want it to overwrite my CLEAN ROM, custom kernal or any apps...?
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Try deleting file download in etc/fota and rename or freeze otacerts.apk and fwupdate.apk.
I'm stock, because. I don't know how to root, and the 4.3 is a massive disappoint to me - the battery drain is extraordinarily high. 3 hours of light use drained 50% juice.
On the VZ forums, people are livid.
Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3
I really dont think the OS has anything much to do with battery life. Maybe it changed some location settings which would drain battery.
Sent from my Last Ever Samsung Device.
buhohitr said:
Try deleting file download in etc/fota and rename or freeze otacerts.apk and fwupdate.apk.
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odd. On my Titanium Backup, I don't have any apps by that name. I looked multiple times in the app. Am I looking in the wrong area?
Squall429 said:
odd. On my Titanium Backup, I don't have any apps by that name. I looked multiple times in the app. Am I looking in the wrong area?
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Use root explorer or ES file explorer navigate to this directory etc/fota and delete any file in this directory if any. Then navigate to /system/app and look for these otacerts.apk and fwupdate.apk. Rename them to otacerts.apk.bak and fwupdate.apk.bak.
buhohitr said:
Use root explorer or ES file explorer navigate to this directory etc/fota and delete any file in this directory if any. Then navigate to /system/app and look for these otacerts.apk and fwupdate.apk. Rename them to otacerts.apk.bak and fwupdate.apk.bak.
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Ok I'm officially at a loss. I have download ES File Explorer and I don't see ANY folder in etc called fota, and I do not have ANY app in the System app section called otacerts.apk or fwupdate.apk.
I dunno if they're gone or what.. but I don't see them anywhere.
Squall429 said:
Ok I'm officially at a loss. I have download ES File Explorer and I don't see ANY folder in etc called fota, and I do not have ANY app in the System app section called otacerts.apk or fwupdate.apk.
I dunno if they're gone or what.. but I don't see them anywhere.
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OK, let me do some investigation, what version of cleanrom you're using??
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OK, let me do some investigation, what version of cleanrom you're using??
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CleanROM Seven
Squall429 said:
CleanROM Seven
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OK, for Cleanrom Seven try rename or delete these 2: SDM.apk and FWupgrade.apk. (located in /system/app)
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OK, for Cleanrom Seven try rename or delete these 2: SDM.apk and FWupgrade.apk. (located in /system/app)
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Ok I have SDM.apk but I still DO NOT HAVE FWupgrade.apk
Squall429 said:
Ok I have SDM.apk but I still DO NOT HAVE FWupgrade.apk
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Also I cannot rename SDM.apk. I always get Task Failed. I was able to freeze it with Titanium Backup, but I can't rename it.
Squall429 said:
Also I cannot rename SDM.apk. I always get Task Failed. I was able to freeze it with Titanium Backup, but I can't rename it.
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Freeze with Titanium is fine.
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Freeze with Titanium is fine.
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So now it WON'T push the update right?
Squall429 said:
So now it WON'T push the update right?
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You just disable the software download service so OTA can't download anymore. If the file already downloaded, it should be in the etc/fota location and you don't see any in there right? if you don't see any then you should be fine now.
buhohitr said:
You just disable the software download service so OTA can't download anymore. If the file already downloaded, it should be in the etc/fota location and you don't see any in there right? if you don't see any then you should be fine now.
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Don't you mean "/Cache/FOTA"? I haven't heard of update.zip files downloading to /etc before.
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Hey guys,
I think I accidentally deleted the people system APK?! I can no longer save contacts. Wondering what the best way to fix this issue would be without flashing back to stock rom. I am currently rooted and running stock 4.4.2 KK, but I have made a lot of MODS and am running the Galaxy Gear Manager for my watch which is a huge process to get running that I don't want to have to repeat.
Any help is mucho appreciated!!!
If you can find the apk somewhere install that. Otherwise flash the system.img from the factory image.
jd1639 said:
If you can find the apk somewhere install that. Otherwise flash the system.img from the factory image.
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Will flashing the system.img reset everything?
jason.T said:
Will flashing the system.img reset everything?
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No, it'll reinstall all the system files. If you modified any of them you'll lose that but I doubt you modified any. This will only work if your bootloader is unlocked. If it isn't then you'll lose everything unlocking it.
jd1639 said:
No, it'll reinstall all the system files. If you modified any of them you'll lose that but I doubt you modified any. This will only work if your bootloader is unlocked. If it isn't then you'll lose everything unlocking it.
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Awesome, my bootloader is unlocked, thanks!
jason.T said:
Awesome, my bootloader is unlocked, thanks!
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Have super su on your internal sd card so you can flash it in your recovery. You'll lose root.
jason.T said:
Hey guys,
I think I accidentally deleted the people system APK?! I can no longer save contacts. Wondering what the best way to fix this issue would be without flashing back to stock rom. I am currently rooted and running stock 4.4.2 KK, but I have made a lot of MODS and am running the Galaxy Gear Manager for my watch which is a huge process to get running that I don't want to have to repeat.
Any help is mucho appreciated!!!
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Do you still need help with this? It's not that difficult to just pull the app and move it into the right system folder. Once you do that, change permissions to match the other apps, and reboot, you should be back to normal. I'll post the apk if you need it.
es0tericcha0s said:
Do you still need help with this? It's not that difficult to just pull the app and move it into the right system folder. Once you do that, change permissions to match the other apps, and reboot, you should be back to normal. I'll post the apk if you need it.
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The APK would be amazing! I haven't been able to find it, I got the System.img that I was going to flash after work, but the APK would be a lot easier! Thanks!!
Hi,
It's Contact.apk you would need?
jason.T said:
The APK would be amazing! I haven't been able to find it, I got the System.img that I was going to flash after work, but the APK would be a lot easier! Thanks!!
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No problem. I'll have it uploaded in a bit. It's just the People / Contacts apk, right? And you're odexed or deodexed?
jason.T said:
The APK would be amazing! I haven't been able to find it, I got the System.img that I was going to flash after work, but the APK would be a lot easier! Thanks!!
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You can pretty much just download any ROM available, extract the Contacts.apk file (I think its in system/priv-app/) and put it on your device.
es0tericcha0s said:
No problem. I'll have it uploaded in a bit. It's just the People / Contacts apk, right? And you're odexed or deodexed?
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Yes, the People/contacts apk, and I am still stock, just rooted and have an unlocked bootloader, so odexed, I believe.
jsgraphicart said:
You can pretty much just download any ROM available, extract the Contacts.apk file (I think its in system/priv-app/) and put it on your device.
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I tried that with one of the apk's I found, but I couldn't get it to work. I may have gotten a corrupt file though.
Here's a flashable zip in attachment (wipe Dalvik cache just in case) for Contacts.apk (with the .odex file)...
You still have ContactsProvider.apk?
jsgraphicart said:
You can pretty much just download any ROM available, extract the Contacts.apk file (I think its in system/priv-app/) and put it on your device.
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He might not be in a situation where he can download a large file like a complete rom. He did mention being at work. Anyway, these should work:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9903887/Apps/Contacts.apk
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9903887/Apps/Contacts.odex
If you are deodexed, let me know, and don't use just the apk ^ there or it will force close constantly.
Just use a file manager that has root access (ES File Manager is a good, free choice, if you don't have another) and move the app and odex file to:
/system/priv-app
Make sure to change the permissions. The 3 Read options should be checked and the first Write option. If you aren't sure, just read the permissions of another app in that folder and match it. Then just reboot and should be back to normal.
viking37 said:
Here's a flashable zip in attachment (wipe Dalvik cache just in case) for Contacts.apk...
You still have ContactsProvider.apk?
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Awesome!, thanks. The only thing I see in my app/system directory that pertains to contacts is the "GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk" I will be attempting to get this fixed when I get home in a couple hours.
jason.T said:
I tried that with one of the apk's I found, but I couldn't get it to work. I may have gotten a corrupt file though.
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You need to change the permissions. If you didnt do that, then it wont work. es0tericcha0s explained it in his last post
jason.T said:
Awesome!, thanks. The only thing I see in my app/system directory that pertains to contacts is the "GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk" I will be attempting to get this fixed when I get home in a couple hours.
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Re,
Contacts.apk and ContactsProvider.apk are in /system/priv-app...
You are odexed, right?
es0tericcha0s said:
He might not be in a situation where he can download a large file like a complete rom. He did mention being at work. Anyway, these should work:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9903887/Apps/Contacts.apk
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9903887/Apps/Contacts.odex
If you are deodexed, let me know, and don't use just the apk ^ there or it will force close constantly.
Just use a file manager that has root access (ES File Manager is a good, free choice, if you don't have another) and move the app and odex file to:
/system/priv-app
Make sure to change the permissions. The 3 Read options should be checked and the first Write option. If you aren't sure, just read the permissions of another app in that folder and match it. Then just reboot and should be back to normal.
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Dropped those 2 files into the correct /system/priv-app, changed permissions, still nothing? What am I missing?
jason.T said:
Dropped those 2 files into the correct /system/priv-app, changed permissions, still nothing? What am I missing?
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Dumb question, but did you reboot?
Hi,
I have tried many different methods of renaming this app but without success. Can someone please download the attachment and rename the app then upload it again so I can install the same app twice on my phone.
brickman7713 said:
Hi,
I have tried many different methods of renaming this app but without success. Can someone please download the attachment and rename the app then upload it again so I can install the same app twice on my phone.
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Edit and resign
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/19935/how-to-keep-two-versions-of-an-app-installed
Murali dharan said:
Edit and resign
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/19935/how-to-keep-two-versions-of-an-app-installed
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I have no idea what any of that stuff on the guide means. Could someone just do that for me?
brickman7713 said:
I have no idea what any of that stuff on the guide means. Could someone just do that for me?
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If you take a look at this quote from the website @Murali dharan mentioned...
eldarerathis said:
You can't do this. Each Android application has a package name, which effectively defines the Java/Dalvik namespace that its classes occupy. You cannot have two packages of the same name installed because it would create overlapping namespaces, which is why it always replaces the old one when you install a new one. The only way you could feasibly do this is if you were able to get the source for the app and change all of the package definitions.
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... you will see that it is generally not possible to rename an app and install it twice. In fact, I just tried it with your app, and it didn't work. I got the parse error.
Sorry about that.
NOOK!E said:
If you take a look at this quote from the website @Murali dharan mentioned...
... you will see that it is generally not possible to rename an app and install it twice. In fact, I just tried it with your app, and it didn't work. I got the parse error.
Sorry about that.
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Just install "luckypatcher. Apk"
Clone application
Since samsung forgot to add A-Z sorting option in app drawer in Indian firmware, can anyone from anywhere else who has this option please share their launcher app? I think it would make the stock launcher perfect for me.
Thanks in advance.
nishadh said:
Since samsung forgot to add A-Z sorting option in app drawer in Indian firmware, can anyone from anywhere else who has this option please share their launcher app? I think it would make the stock launcher perfect for me.
Thanks in advance.
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Add <CscFeature_Launcher_EnableViewByAlphabetAsDefault >true</CscFeature_Launcher_EnableViewByAlphabetAsDefault> in others.html file in /system/fonts/csc folder. Only works if you are rooted.
Aircondition said:
Add <CscFeature_Launcher_EnableViewByAlphabetAsDefault >true</CscFeature_Launcher_EnableViewByAlphabetAsDefault> in others.html file in /system/fonts/csc folder. Only works if you are rooted.
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There is no CSC folder in system/font.
Elisha said:
There is no CSC folder in system/font.
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Yes you are right. It should be system/csc directory.
Aircondition said:
Yes you are right. It should be system/csc directory.
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Worked thanks.
Elisha said:
Worked thanks.
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what file manager do you use? Im useing Astro but when i tap save it wont let me save it.
Bubba1977 said:
what file manager do you use? Im useing Astro but when i tap save it wont let me save it.
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Root Explorer. You have to mount it to RW first cause system files are Read Only.
Elisha said:
Root Explorer. You have to mount it to RW first cause system files are Read Only.
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Thanks for that. Ive added the line, rebooted and now cant find the option now to sort the apps AtoZ, im having a bad morning.
Bubba1977 said:
Thanks for that. Ive added the line, rebooted and now cant find the option now to sort the apps AtoZ, im having a bad morning.
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You won't get an option. It defaults to it automatically.
Aircondition said:
Add <CscFeature_Launcher_EnableViewByAlphabetAsDefault >true</CscFeature_Launcher_EnableViewByAlphabetAsDefault> in others.html file in /system/fonts/csc folder. Only works if you are rooted.
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your a star thanks for this:good:
Sup Guys, this guide wont work for me, i have s6 edge root running on lollipop 5.0.2,
and csc folder is in system i try to add thiss line and restarting but nothing changes