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Enabling non-market apps on AT&T X10a

I have been messing around with various ROMs on my AT&T X10a. I recently reloaded the stock ROM and followed the Captivate guide to non-market apps with a slight difference.
Here is the thread on the Captivate:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=738376
The only difference for the X10 is the folder where the settings.db resides. Just replace any string in that thread that is "/dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db" with "/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db"
I only tried the via ADB method but it should work with any of them as long as you have the right path to the source settings.db. Also, this does require root.
I would remake that thread for the X10a but I'm not sure if that is appropriate.

This method works great, but by using SQLite editor and ROOTExplorer, you can change this setting directly on your phone using method #3 from the captivate thread without copying and pasting.
With SQLite editor and root explorer installed:
1) Open Root Explorer...
2) Navigate to data...
3) Then select data again (the top of the screen should read "/data/data")...
4) scroll down to "com.android.providers.settings" and select that line...
5) Once you get there,select "databases"
6) When that opens, you should see the "Settings.db" line with the SQLite editor symbal beside it.
This means that you can edit values in this area directly. Select the "settings.db" line...
7) Once open, click the "secure" line...
8) Look for " Install_non_market_apps"...
9) Tap this line and hit the menu button and select "edit field"...
10) Scroll to the right and change the value from "0" to "1" and hit save.
11) Close root explorer and reboot.
12) Enjoy your Non market apps!
( I used this method on my X10 running 1.6 firmware)

Narvarr said:
This method works great, but by using SQLite editor and ROOTExplorer, you can change this setting directly on your phone using method #3 from the captivate thread without copying and pasting.
With SQLite editor and root explorer installed:
1) Open Root Explorer...
2) Navigate to data...
3) Then select data again (the top of the screen should read "/data/data")...
4) scroll down to "com.android.providers.settings" and select that line...
5) Once you get there,select "databases"
6) When that opens, you should see the "Settings.db" line with the SQLite editor symbal beside it.
This means that you can edit values in this area directly. Select the "settings.db" line...
7) Once open, click the "secure" line...
8) Look for " Install_non_market_apps"...
9) Tap this line and hit the menu button and select "edit field"...
10) Scroll to the right and change the value from "0" to "1" and hit save.
11) Close root explorer and reboot.
12) Enjoy your Non market apps!
( I used this method on my X10 running 1.6 firmware)
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Or you can just flash the 2.1 global firmware.
Sent from my X10a using XDA App

True, but doing this makes it easier to switch out custom ROMs because you can use titanium backup to restore your phones settings and apps from the SD card. If you try to do a restore without this feature turned on, it will give you the "Blocked can not install non market app" message. I couldn't get the 2.1 flash to work on my phone and it took me 2 hours to unbrick my phone!
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Thank you for this, my AT&T phone has been shell rooted etc. for about a month now and I still couldn't install non-market apps making it pointless... But now the floodgates are open >

batman_112 said:
Or you can just flash the 2.1 global firmware.
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sorry noob to x10, so just by flashing the 2.1 global, the install non market apps in applications is available?

Yep. I was finally able to re-flash mine and I'm loving the 2.1 over the 1.6. Much faster and WAY more features.
mmaiolo81 said:
sorry noob to x10, so just by flashing the 2.1 global, the install non market apps in applications is available?
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Is there a Screen Capture function? (ARHD 3.6.4)

Is there a screen capture feature built into this phone? I'm currently running ARHD 3.6.4. I thought the button combo was power+home, but that just either brings up the power menu or tiled home screen. No screen shot.

I don't know but I'm currently using version 4.1.7
I can capture by pressing power button along with home (don't press power button too long)
try this on your room, it might work.

Rawahi said:
I don't know but I'm currently using version 4.1.7
I can capture by pressing power button along with home (don't press power button too long)
try this on your room, it might work.
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Negative,
as mentioned, Power + Home does nothing but tile the homescreen, bring up the power menu or put the phone into sleep mode. I've experimented with timing of the power+home key presses which explains the different results.
If it does take a screen shot they show up in the gallery right? Cause that's where I'm looking and no screen shots are in there.

OKors said:
Negative,
as mentioned, Power + Home does nothing but tile the homescreen, bring up the power menu or put the phone into sleep mode. I've experimented with timing of the power+home key presses which explains the different results.
If it does take a screen shot they show up in the gallery right? Cause that's where I'm looking and no screen shots are in there.
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Go to the ARHD Thread - First Post - FAQ - Q25

You are going to have to edit the build.prop to enable screen caps

Behold_this said:
You are going to have to edit the build.prop to enable screen caps
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I found the screencapture entry but when I try and edit and save (using ES Editor) I get an error: "Error occurred when trying to save the file. It will not be saved"
Before editing it directly on the phone I tried copying it to my SD in order to edit on my PC. When trying to move it back to the phone it said: File cannot be moved.
EDIT:
I just noticed the file does not have write permissions enabled. So do I have to copy to PC, then change permissions, edit/save, change permissions back and copy to phone again?

OKors said:
I found the screencapture entry but when I try and edit and save (using ES Editor) I get an error: "Error occurred when trying to save the file. It will not be saved"
Before editing it directly on the phone I tried copying it to my SD in order to edit on my PC. When trying to move it back to the phone it said: File cannot be moved.
EDIT:
I just noticed the file does not have write permissions enabled. So do I have to copy to PC, then change permissions, edit/save, change permissions back and copy to phone again?
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Hi,
Use ES File Explorer.
Go to settings and make sure "root explorer" and "mount file system" are ticked.
Then edit the file,save and reboot.

malybru said:
Hi,
Use ES File Explorer.
Go to settings and make sure "root explorer" and "mount file system" are ticked.
Then edit the file,save and reboot.
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Both options are greyed out.
I tried to check the "root explorer" box and got a warning confirmation, something about being an "Experimental Feature", hit the Yes button then it asked for Superuser access, which I said yes too.
Then it flashed something like "Test Failed".Now both options are still greyed out and nothing happens if I tap to uncheck them.

OKors said:
Both options are greyed out.
I tried to check the "root explorer" box and got a warning confirmation, something about being an "Experimental Feature", hit the Yes button then it asked for Superuser access, which I said yes too.
Then it flashed something like "Test Failed".Now both options are still greyed out and nothing happens if I tap to uncheck them.
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Download File Expert, go to menu and settings and enable root explorer - Check mark the /system directory and hit menu then say mount RW.
I found this one works much easier for editing files than ES Exp.

I don't know about custom rom's but in the stock, yes. However, I have absolutely no idea what the screen cap button is. All I know is that I've accidentally taken a few and they're in my gallery lol

Kohr-Ah said:
Download File Expert, go to menu and settings and enable root explorer - Check mark the /system directory and hit menu then say mount RW.
I found this one works much easier for editing files than ES Exp.
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Man, I'm sorry but this is just NOT working.
I installed File Expert, changed the settings to enable Root Explorer, checked the /sys directory and enabled RW.
When I try to edit the file it wont save the changes.
I've tried editing the file using ES Note Editor, File Editor and File Expert (although the latter does not seem to have an editing function; no keyboard pops up when I tap the text).
When using ES Note Editor I change the screencapture command from FALSE to TRUE then menu>save. But when I open it again to view the changes the command is still FALSE.
When using File Editor to change the command I get an error when trying to save: "Error occurred when trying to save the file. It will not be saved"
I also noticed when I click out of the editor and back into the file directory the checkmark in /System folder is unchecked (like the Read/Write permissions revert back).
I appriciate the help. I had no idea it would be this complicated

OKors said:
Man, I'm sorry but this is just NOT working.
I installed File Expert, changed the settings to enable Root Explorer, checked the /sys directory and enabled RW.
When I try to edit the file it wont save the changes.
I've tried editing the file using ES Note Editor, File Editor and File Expert (although the latter does not seem to have an editing function; no keyboard pops up when I tap the text).
When using ES Note Editor I change the screencapture command from FALSE to TRUE then menu>save. But when I open it again to view the changes the command is still FALSE.
When using File Editor to change the command I get an error when trying to save: "Error occurred when trying to save the file. It will not be saved"
I also noticed when I click out of the editor and back into the file directory the checkmark in /System folder is unchecked (like the Read/Write permissions revert back).
I appriciate the help. I had no idea it would be this complicated
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Ok. Try way B.
Skip trying to enable the internal one and go to the market and download drocap2. It is free and works great.

Just use an app called "shoot me".
The perfect screen shot app that works on all roms.
Just instal, go to where you want to make the picture off, shake your phone and voila its in your gallary with his own folder.
Just google for it. its not in the market anymore

Keyboard layout functions not working HELP?!?!?

When I go into Device>System>usr>keylayout>sec_keypad.kl I changed the funtion keys from:
key 59 MENU
key 60 HOME
to:
key 59 HOME
key 60 MENU
I then restarted the phone but there was no change to the settings. I went back to the sec_keylayout.kl file and it shows that the keys have still been changed but there is no effect to the phone at all. I've also downloaded the program called "Buttom Remapper" but the changes I make there has no effect either. I'm also looking for ways to remap the long press functions on some of the keys but I'm not sure which numbers represent those functions. I also know about "Home2shortcut" but that application only works with home buttons which this phone does not have. I also have my phone rooted but I don't know if its S-OFF or S-ON so i don't know if that could be a reason I'm having this issue. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

Just checking to see if anybody has any idea on how to solve this issue?!?!? HELP???

pantherz said:
Just checking to see if anybody has any idea on how to solve this issue?!?!? HELP???
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Did you mount the system as r/w before making changes to the file? Otherwise, the changes won't stick. I use Script Manager to mount the system as r/w - edit the file- save- remount the system as r/o- exit and done. This always works for me. Also,there are a couple of good threads on here about remapping keys and alt layouts, there might be an answer there. I don't think being s-on or s-off has anything to do with your problem - I'm pretty sure that is an HTC thing and doesn't apply to Samsung devices. Perhaps your experience is already past this but I wanted to to try. Sorry, I can't be more help than that. Good luck!

Player-J said:
Did you mount the system as r/w before making changes to the file? Otherwise, the changes won't stick. I use Script Manager to mount the system as r/w - edit the file- save- remount the system as r/o- exit and done. This always works for me. Also,there are a couple of good threads on here about remapping keys and alt layouts, there might be an answer there. I don't think being s-on or s-off has anything to do with your problem - I'm pretty sure that is an HTC thing and doesn't apply to Samsung devices. Perhaps your experience is already past this but I wanted to to try. Sorry, I can't be more help than that. Good luck!
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OMG sorry I didnt see this!! Thanks for the reply!!! I could download Manager Script right now but how do you mount as r/w with script manager?? also can I mount the system as r/w with other programs such as "root explorer" or ES File Explorer?? I wouldn't even know how to remount the system as r/o after im done since this the first time im doing anything like this :crying:

pantherz said:
OMG sorry I didnt see this!! Thanks for the reply!!! I could download Manager Script right now but how do you mount as r/w with script manager?? also can I mount the system as r/w with other programs such as "root explorer" or ES File Explorer?? I wouldn't even know how to remount the system as r/o after im done since this the first time im doing anything like this :crying:
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Open Script Manager - select Browse as Root - choose "Always" when prompted. Next, press your Menu key - this will pop up a menu of options - choose Advanced - this will give you more selections - choose mount system as r/w - exit by pressing your Home button (leaving script manager running in the background. Now any changes you want to make can be written to the system. When done go through the options again to remount the system as r/o. This app also has a built-in text editor, so you can make and save changes from within.
Root Explorer and ES can do some of these things. I use ES to manage files sometimes but I'm not really sure about mounting and re-mounting the system. Script Manager for sure can do all this. Another option is to use terminal, either on a computer or an app on the phone. Here's a link to a guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Guide:Using_the_Terminal
Hope this solves your problem. Even if it doesn't these are still good things to know.

Player-J said:
Open Script Manager - select Browse as Root - choose "Always" when prompted. Next, press your Menu key - this will pop up a menu of options - choose Advanced - this will give you more selections - choose mount system as r/w - exit by pressing your Home button (leaving script manager running in the background. Now any changes you want to make can be written to the system. When done go through the options again to remount the system as r/o. This app also has a built-in text editor, so you can make and save changes from within.
Root Explorer and ES can do some of these things. I use ES to manage files sometimes but I'm not really sure about mounting and re-mounting the system. Script Manager for sure can do all this. Another option is to use terminal, either on a computer or an app on the phone. Here's a link to a guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Guide:Using_the_Terminal
Hope this solves your problem. Even if it doesn't these are still good things to know.
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Ok so these are the steps I took exactly:
*Opened the Script Manager and gave it superuser permissions
* Selected the menu button and selected advanced
*selected the option that says "Mount/system as FW"
*then I went into Device>System>usr>keylayout>sec_keypad.kl in Script Manager
*Then I selected "text." But when I did that a screen popped up that read:
"you only have read permission with this file. do you want to create a local copy and edit it or open file directly"
*Then I selected "create copy" and when I did that a small Notification popped up that read:
"File RW permission denied, using a copy"
I don't know if you are getting the same notifications or screen popups as well but from what Im understand is that these popups are not good and its basically telling me that something went wrong during the mounting process. Any suggestion??
P.S. I also have a video of the steps if you would like to see

pantherz said:
Ok so these are the steps I took exactly:
*Opened the Script Manager and gave it superuser permissions
* Selected the menu button and selected advanced
*selected the option that says "Mount/system as FW"
*then I went into Device>System>usr>keylayout>sec_keypad.kl in Script Manager
*Then I selected "text." But when I did that a screen popped up that read:
"you only have read permission with this file. do you want to create a local copy and edit it or open file directly"
*Then I selected "create copy" and when I did that a small Notification popped up that read:
"File RW permission denied, using a copy"
I don't know if you are getting the same notifications or screen popups as well but from what Im understand is that these popups are not good and its basically telling me that something went wrong during the mounting process. Any suggestion??
P.S. I also have a video of the steps if you would like to see
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You were doing fine up until the point you selected to "create copy". At this point, you want to "open directly" so that you can edit the file. When you are done, save and your changes should stick. It would be wise to back up the original file somewhere. In case something goes wrong, you can always delete your mistake and put the original back in place.

[Q] Jellybean functions deleted in Kitkat ??

Did they get rid of the folder option in Kitkat - used to be able to long press home screen and had option for folder. On Kitkat on the shield long press only brings up wallpaper options.
Did they get rid of the delete all recent apps - used to be able to delete all, but on Kitkat on the shield the option is gone and have to individually delete.
Am i missing something in the settings or am I out of luck ??

To make a folder just drag a shortcut over another and let it drop -> voilá folder
"delete all" in recents is not possible by default.

mrruin said:
To make a folder just drag a shortcut over another and let it drop -> voilá folder
"delete all" in recents is not possible by default.
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You are the Man. Thanks

[Q] [Lollipop] [Euphoria] Disable Lock Screen Clock

How can I disable Clock on Lock Screen. I hate it and want to completely remove that.

anshumangoyal said:
How can I disable Clock on Lock Screen. I hate it and want to completely remove that.
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Hi, I came across this post and just wanted to reply you.
You can use sqlite editor to remove the clock from lockscreen.
1.Open sqlite.
2.Then scroll down to "settings storage", and open it.
3.then open "settings.db" and open "system"
4.once open, search for clock.
5.then you will see a "lock_screen_show_clock 1"
6.Change it to "0" and then save and restart.

Thanks a lot. Also, is there any option to add something instead of this clock as well. Just giving it a try. I will let you know if there is any issue with this.

FdeKlerk said:
Hi, I came across this post and just wanted to reply you.
You can use sqlite editor to remove the clock from lockscreen.
1.Open sqlite.
2.Then scroll down to "settings storage", and open it.
3.then open "settings.db" and open "system"
4.once open, search for clock.
5.then you will see a "lock_screen_show_clock 1"
6.Change it to "0" and then save and restart.
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Is it possible to perform it on the oneplus one?

Spawn_Ishan said:
Is it possible to perform it on the oneplus one?
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That i do not know, you can try and report back.
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