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Hi,
I have a few apps and would like to add into custom rom. I read and google but no help.
Using winrar and open custom rom, i create a folder /data/app and place all apk in "app" folder. non of the apps in that folder installed. Do i need to do more then just add the apk?
I read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198035 and no use. maybe OP not don't with the guide yet.
thx
cat2115 said:
Hi,
I have a few apps and would like to add into custom rom. I read and google but no help.
Using winrar and open custom rom, i create a folder /data/app and place all apk in "app" folder. non of the apps in that folder installed. Do i need to do more then just add the apk?
I read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198035 and no use. maybe OP not don't with the guide yet.
thx
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Reread that thread. The answer is in there.
Hint: ROM flash packages never put anything in /data
you can preinstall apps to /data/app but it takes update script modding. if you havent figured it out it is a lot easier to add them as system apps in /system/app
@Dani897: I try adding apk to /system/app or /data/app but none are working. When I add apk to /system/app; after the rom flashed and reboot, Samsung kept on flashing forever.
cat2115 said:
@Dani897: I try adding apk to /system/app or /data/app but none are working. When I add apk to /system/app; after the rom flashed and reboot, Samsung kept on flashing forever.
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check your permissions!
the data/app way need adition work in the update script. im not gonna get into that.
Dani897 said:
check your permissions!
the data/app way need adition work in the update script. im not gonna get into that.
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Thanks. How do i check permission? in CWM? In cwm (red) v2.5.1.3 -->Install zip from sdcard --> toggle signature verification-->disable'
In advance, all i see is fix permissions.
cat2115 said:
Thanks. How do i check permission? in CWM? In cwm (red) v2.5.1.3 -->Install zip from sdcard --> toggle signature verification-->disable'
In advance, all i see is fix permissions.
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no in a terminal emulator or in linux. they get screwy sometimes if you do editing in windows. i cant even seem to get ownership of one of my flash drives on my linux machine after i formatted it with windows.
if you are on a mac you can do it by clicking and choosing "get info" from the context menu apparently but i dont own a mac so i dont know.
i never used it but check out cygwin and do some googling on permissions in terminal/console. it might be best if you are not ready to install a new os. but you can also install ubuntu with the wubi installer inside windows of use a vm with osx or the linux distro of your choice pretty easily. please dont ask for support questions on doing those things.
you can find permissions of files in a directory with ls -l
you can change them with chmod an ususally one of the numbers below but there are others, google is your friend
666 is rw-rw-rw
644 is rw-r--r-
777 is rwxrwxrwx
755 is rwxr-xr-x
644 or 755 are the most likely that they should be.
i´m flashed cwm 6.0.4.4 and formated /persist partition now the wi-fi don´t turning on please help me
find your sbf file @ sbf-developers and rsd back to stock
xXLuHXx said:
i´m flashed cwm 6.0.4.4 and formated /persist partition now the wi-fi don´t turning on please help me
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bweN diorD said:
find your sbf file @ sbf-developers and rsd back to stock
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I have the same problem, I deleted the partition /persist and now does not turn on Wi-Fi, my folder has only one binary, do not know what the solution.
Edit: We need a binary and a folder in that partition, I guess flashing one. Zip partition be solved, just do not know how to do it, I need the files to assemble. I do not know if we can assist in that, since I have already used the RSD lite for flashing full firmware and nothing, you can not, brand error...
*Sorry for my bad english* :c
P20KILLER said:
I have the same problem, I deleted the partition /persist and now does not turn on Wi-Fi, my folder has only one binary, do not know what the solution.
Edit: We need a binary and a folder in that partition, I guess flashing one. Zip partition be solved, just do not know how to do it, I need the files to assemble. I do not know if we can assist in that, since I have already used the RSD lite for flashing full firmware and nothing, you can not, brand error...
*Sorry for my bad english* :c
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Full Flash don't work for me
"fastboot flash persist" don't work too
But I fix it with
copy WCNSS_qcom_wlan_nv.bin to \persist (on wi-fi fix atrix hd)
and fix permissions chmod -rw-rw--- and chown wifi:wifi
my wi-fi is back to work
Link: http://db.tt/3zIjckrQ
thanks for help ...
Same problem here downloading this solution... Will comment y
In a minutes
Enviado desde mi Droid RAZR HD mediante Tapatalk
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It works, I will build something in your honor here in Argentina in plaza de mayo
Enviado desde mi Droid RAZR HD mediante Tapatalk
Work
Big thanks, it work perfect. Thinks my phone was dead, finally not, happy, thanks
xXLuHXx said:
Full Flash don't work for me
"fastboot flash persist" don't work too
But I fix it with
copy WCNSS_qcom_wlan_nv.bin to \persist (on wi-fi fix atrix hd)
and fix permissions chmod -rw-rw--- and chown wifi:wifi
my wi-fi is back to work
Link: http://db.tt/3zIjckrQ
thanks for help ...
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Hello, I'm having the same issue, but I don't know how to execute those steps(I copied WCNSS_qcom_wlan_nv.bin to /persist but I don't know where and how to put chmod and chown) . Could you help me with a detailed step by step? Thanks.
airtono said:
Hello, I'm having the same issue, but I don't know how to execute those steps(I copied WCNSS_qcom_wlan_nv.bin to /persist but I don't know where and how to put chmod and chown) . Could you help me with a detailed step by step? Thanks.
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Any Terminal Emulator/SSH client (connect to local) will allow you to type chmod (modify file permissions)/chown (modify file ownership) commands - you need to be comfortable with using command line interface in Linux.
Alternatively, most file explorer apps (like ES File Explorer) will also allow you to change file permissions/ownership.
You will have to allow root access for the terminal emulator or file explorer.
I have the same problem. It's possible to have the solution step by step please?
I have Windows and the official ROM is in Motorola Razr HD (4.1.2).
Where to copy the file?
Wifi fixation
Hello to all
Good this year 2014 brings you everything you want.
Here is my question after several manipulations on my Razr I had no Wifi
going on XDA development I got a bin file that resets the Wifi
pronto, the only problem when you reboot the phone the file disappears
and must start over anyone know a trick to fix it permanently
this file WCNSS_qcom_wlan_nv.bin
Zebulon 15000 said:
Hello to all
Good this year 2014 brings you everything you want.
Here is my question after several manipulations on my Razr I had no Wifi
going on XDA development I got a bin file that resets the Wifi
pronto, the only problem when you reboot the phone the file disappears
and must start over anyone know a trick to fix it permanently
this file WCNSS_qcom_wlan_nv.bin
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You have to put that file on persist folder and you are ready to go
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Also went nuts with formatting and I formatted both Persist and Firmware, now wifi does not work. I have the pacman rom, can the experts please give detailed steps, sorry really a newb...
I do have Terminal Emulator and File Manager (both came with Pacman Rom)
1. Am I supposed to create a folder called persist and move the bin file in there?
- This did not work for me
Please Help, thanks!!!
Got it to work, here are some instructions that worked for me, used the bin file as opposed to zip and root explorer made things easier...
link
elektronAu said:
Any Terminal Emulator/SSH client (connect to local) will allow you to type chmod (modify file permissions)/chown (modify file ownership) commands - you need to be comfortable with using command line interface in Linux.
Alternatively, most file explorer apps (like ES File Explorer) will also allow you to change file permissions/ownership.
You will have to allow root access for the terminal emulator or file explorer.
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I forgot about this thread and somehow learned how to use it by trying xD Thanks anyway!
And also I suggest to use Root Browser and change permissions there.
Wifi not working
xXLuHXx said:
Full Flash don't work for me
"fastboot flash persist" don't work too
But I fix it with
copy WCNSS_qcom_wlan_nv.bin to \persist (on wi-fi fix atrix hd)
and fix permissions chmod -rw-rw--- and chown wifi:wifi
my wi-fi is back to work
Link: [removed]
thanks for help ...
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I am with same issue. The Wifi does not turn on. The Mac address does not have an address.
I would try to copy the WCNSS_qcom_wlan_nv.bin file, but the link does not have the file.
Could you please send me link for this file?
Thanks!!
Found it and worked Thanks!!
xXLuHXx said:
Full Flash don't work for me
"fastboot flash persist" don't work too
But I fix it with
copy WCNSS_qcom_wlan_nv.bin to \persist (on wi-fi fix atrix hd)
and fix permissions chmod -rw-rw--- and chown wifi:wifi
my wi-fi is back to work
thanks for help ...
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Please Im beggin could you reupload the file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531550
LanceGoss47 said:
Please Im beggin could you reupload the file
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Recovered my phone
I had this issue as well. I'm posting my results here in hopes that it helps someone somewhere who encounters the same issue.
I have a XT925 (Motorola Razr HD) with Clockwork mod recovery, unlocked bootloader and Slimkat 4.4.2 Build 3 Rom. I decided to update my bootloader to 4.4 compatible version, but in order to do that I first needed to downgrade to stock 4.1.2 I follow the stepshere for my device.
I somehow ****ed it up with an old version of RSD lite and after much work with command lines, flashing different recoveries, backups and shifting through kitkat versions I ended up with out wifi no matter what rom i was on. I flashed back to stock with RSD -no wifi, restored a backup -no wifi, upgraded rom version -no wifi. I cleared partitions, wiped numerous times.
To make a long story short, the solution in this thread worked. Simply put:
Ensure you have root access and a working ROM.
download a copy of the mentioned wlan bin file (mirror at the bottom)
get your hands on es explorer
connect your device via USB
place 'WCNSS_qcom_wlan_nv.bin' file somewhere where you can find it easily using ES explorer
enable root add on for es explorer, its in the settings list
move it to /persist, it's in the root.
hold on the file and select 'properties' or something to that effect.
change (or rather ensure) the permissions are READ & WRITE only for both owner and group (-rw -rw ---)
underneath permission you should see owner: set that to WIFI
exit and reboot
I know this is just reiterating what xXLuHXx, and many others have posted, but i wanted to ensure it was clear. You can do this via command line with adb I'm sure, but this is a fool proof way, and it worked for me.
Here are some links:
Es Explorer apk
Mirror for WCNSS_qcom_wlan_nv.bin (not sure if its the same link as the others have posted, but it's here)
Hope this helps someone
This fix Requires ROOT and Busybox installed to /system/xbin
Context: I have been looking for a way to make an app that hides files to read/write files on my external SDcard, The way I found was to edit the platform.xml file to add that missing line as guided here: LINK this is just one of the many articles saying the same thing. which helped some apps work, but not the one i was looking for.
Reason: the point of this script is to make it so you do not have to set permission to the "media_rw" folder after every reboot manually.
Steps:
1) Follow and complete guide linked above, or any other similar guide, if you have not done so already.
*NOTE* some custom ROMs have already implemented this fix
2) After reboot use an app that allows you to make scripts (Ex. Rom Toolbox) this guide will use Rom Toolbox app
- create new script, name it whatever you want. I named it "sdcard permission"
- input this line and save:
Code:
chmod 777 /mnt/media_rw
*NOTE* you do not need to put it as 777 but it is what worked for me as it gave full read/write/execute permissions
3) Set script to run at boot
4) Run script manually then check app to see if it worked
-Alternatively go check /mnt/media_rw to see if it has the new permissions
Now you should be able to access the external SD card after every boot.
NOTE: you may need to redo the guide in the first step after switching ROMs as the new ROM may not have the fix implemented.
Reserved just in case
Buddyjohn said:
This fix Requires ROOT and Busybox installed to /system/xbin
Context: I have been looking for a way to make an app that hides files to read/write files on my external SDcard, The way I found was to edit the platform.xml file to add that missing line as guided here: LINK this is just one of the many articles saying the same thing. which helped some apps work, but not the one i was looking for.
Reason: the point of this script is to make it so you do not have to set permission to the "media_rw" folder after every reboot manually.
Steps:
1) Follow and complete guide linked above, or any other similar guide, if you have not done so already.
*NOTE* some custom ROMs have already implemented this fix
2) After reboot use an app that allows you to make scripts (Ex. Rom Toolbox) this guide will use Rom Toolbox app
- create new script, name it whatever you want. I named it "sdcard permission"
- input this line and save:
Code:
chmod 777 /mnt/media_rw
*NOTE* you do not need to put it as 777 but it is what worked for me as it gave full read/write/execute permissions
3) Set script to run at boot
4) Run script manually then check app to see if it worked
-Alternatively go check /mnt/media_rw to see if it has the new permissions
Now you should be able to access the external SD card after every boot.
NOTE: you may need to redo the guide in the first step after switching ROMs as the new ROM may not have the fix implemented.
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I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and been trying all kind of things to get to media_rw folder to keep its read writable and nothing worked so far. I did everything in you post to see if it would help/work but script not working. I can only keep permissions if I set manually set permission using root browser and then it working until I reboot the phone and I tried adding the script using ROM Toolbox pro but its not even changing the media_rw permission when run it.
This my first time using the script tool but to me seems to be setup properly. If needed I will get some screenshots of the script windows to show how I set it up. I am just posting this now to see if anyone can help or wants to ask some questions.
I know how permissions work in Windows and getting up to speed with Android. I been trying to make the media_rw folder r/w to be able to able to path it to my Titanium Backup folder on my external SD.
This looks similar to setting boot bat files in Windows so I know it should work but no go so far.
Heres the screenshots of my script that failed to run and the output file hoping to get some advice why script did not work.
Is this thread dead? Should I seek answers elsewhere?
techmanc said:
Is this thread dead? Should I seek answers elsewhere?
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yes this thread is dead, lots of apps are updating compatibility finally, also there are some xposed modules that essentially does what i did on here. so this is dead.
Buddyjohn said:
yes this thread is dead, lots of apps are updating compatibility finally, also there are some xposed modules that essentially does what i did on here. so this is dead.
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can yuo point me to some threads that are still working cause I still not been able to get RW access to media_rw folder.
techmanc said:
can yuo point me to some threads that are still working cause I still not been able to get RW access to media_rw folder.
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try these three xposed modules, i recommend enabling one at a time to see which works, reboot after enabling one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-handleexternalstorage-t2693521
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/kitkat-sd-card-access-t2790992
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-disablesignaturecheck-t2789267
also i just realized why it was failing on yours. make sure you have busybox installed to system/xbin
that will make the script work. or atleast should.
Buddyjohn said:
also i just realized why it was failing on yours. make sure you have busybox installed to system/xbin
that will make the script work. or atleast should.
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Looked s Busybox says installed to /system/bin heres the screenshot do I click install to move or use smart install. Never did much with app just know it was needed for rooting.
techmanc said:
Looked s Busybox says installed to /system/bin heres the screenshot do I click install to move or use smart install. Never did much with app just know it was needed for rooting.
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Install it to /xbin
Buddyjohn said:
Install it to /xbin
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What the difference between installing to /xbin vs /system/bin might I ask?
techmanc said:
What the difference between installing to /xbin vs /system/bin might I ask?
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Honestly I am not to sure, I just assumed xbin was the right one as a lot of older mods and roms required busybox on xbin. so i tried it and it worked.
***MUNKY-TOOL***
IS AN ONBOARD ANDROID UTILITY
FEATURES
[*]Copy system.img
[*]Copy boot.img
[*]Backup efs
[*]Logcat
[*]Backup and Restore Contacts
[*]Out For A Rip
Munky-tool will locate and copy most partitions without you having to track down paths. This is convenient if you use a ROM kitchen, or just want to make a backup of your system without using custom recovery. Some devices do have weird partition names, and munky-tool will not find them. If this happens to you, run the following command in terminal emulator
Code:
ls /dev/block/platform/*/by-name
Paste the output and your device name in the comments, and I will work your device in if possible.
INSTRUCTIONS
Download zip or clone git
Place extracted munky-tool folder in system partition (must be able to set permissions)
Set permissions of munky-tool script (not the directory) to at least 775 (rwx rwx rw)
Open terminal emulator and key in 'su' for root permissions
cd to the munky-tool directory
Type ./munky-tool to execute the script and start the utility
DOWNLOAD
github
Dude once again you're creativity and hard work is paying off. Great job man
Style point for the rip bud!
Sounds very helpfull and as markbencze already replyed I gues it's working on the O+O too. Have to try it in the next days.
thx markbencze for sharing.
SaschaKH said:
Sounds very helpfull and as markbencze already replyed I gues it's working on the O+O too. Have to try it in the next days.
thx markbencze for sharing.
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Yes. I tested it on my OPO. It went out for a rip. It will run on any device, and it will find the partitions on most.
Where's the download link dude, i'm not find download link from github ?
itsnie said:
Where's the download link dude, i'm not find download link from github ?
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On the right side of page near the clone url, there should be a button that says download as zip.
Just realized you have to be in desktop view to see the download as zip button. I will post an additional link a little later.
Just added backup and restore contacts.
N-i-c-e!
Thank you.
I've been working on the same sort of thing, and trying to figure out how to get adb connected to the phone with debugging off, for those people (I won't use the word I'm thinking of) who don't make backups, then break the screen, or bootloop the phone. Your script makes finding the data partition trivial, but I'm still working on the "force debugging on from outside" part.
But munky is going to be part of my phone from now on.
Rukbat said:
N-i-c-e!
Thank you.
I've been working on the same sort of thing, and trying to figure out how to get adb connected to the phone with debugging off, for those people (I won't use the word I'm thinking of) who don't make backups, then break the screen, or bootloop the phone. Your script makes finding the data partition trivial, but I'm still working on the "force debugging on from outside" part.
But munky is going to be part of my phone from now on.
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Thanks, man. Glad to hear you like it.
mike the inkman said:
***MUNKY-TOOL***
IS AN ONBOARD ANDROID UTILITY
FEATURES
[*]Copy system.img
[*]Copy boot.img
[*]Backup efs
[*]Logcat
[*]Backup and Restore Contacts
[*]Out For A Rip
Munky-tool will locate and copy most partitions without you having to track down paths. This is convenient if you use a ROM kitchen, or just want to make a backup of your system without using custom recovery. Some devices do have weird partition names, and munky-tool will not find them. If this happens to you, run the following command in terminal emulator
Code:
ls /dev/block/platform/*/by-name
Paste the output and your device name in the comments, and I will work your device in if possible.
INSTRUCTIONS
Download zip or clone git
Place extracted munky-tool folder in system partition (must be able to set permissions)
Set permissions of munky-tool script (not the directory) to at least 775 (rwx rwx rw)
Open terminal emulator and key in 'su' for root permissions
cd to the munky-tool directory
Type ./munky-tool to execute the script and start the utility
DOWNLOAD
github
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Good Tool, do you already plan to support restore EFS? which make a full loop of running time change the EFS setting without a PC,
this can help to me to control the modem band preset selections for network testing purpose.
Azlun said:
Good Tool, do you already plan to support restore EFS? which make a full loop of running time change the EFS setting without a PC,
this can help to me to control the modem band preset selections for network testing purpose.
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It is usually done in bootloader, but I am pretty sure I can make it work. Just need to test it before I release it. I am also going to release this as an apk soon. (Don't know how soon, but I probably won't have time for a few weeks)
An app that we can point new users to that will back up their userdata partition? Fantastic!
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An app that we can point new users to that will back up their userdata partition? Fantastic!
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Yeah, I think it will fill a need. I am going to do an APK to do the things from this script, and a corresponding GUI Linux package for APK modding, and maybe do something for Windows as I get time. In the process of moving somewhat unexpectedly, so it is taking longer than I would have liked.
Hi,
So my screen broke yesterday and I needed to check my phone for missed important calls. I know there is lots of solutions out there, but I needed a way access your screen without the installation of any software on your phone. I was lucky because my digitizer still works so I can still use the touch feature and figure out on my screen where to press . I figured i would post it, might save someone someday....
Note: Works on Android 4.0 +
You need to have have developper options enabled so this can work. So first of all, I need to enable ADB from recovery. There is lots of post on the forum and google, so I will not cover this part.
Once I had ADB enabled, I wrote a small batch file that would take a screenshot from my phone, then pull it to my pc, wait 1 sec, then restart. After I used chrome and a auto-refresh extension to refresh the image every second. I will assume that you have ADB installed and all drivers for adb working. Here it goes
1. You will need to create a batch file. Open notepad and paste this into it.
Code:
:start
adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png
adb pull /sdcard/screen.png
timeout 1
goto start
Save it as ss.txt, or whatever you like. Then go to desktop and rename ss.bat or "whatever you like.bat"
This may vary a bit if you do not have an SDcard, or if your directory is not named the same way, So change SDcard to the name of your storage folder.
Copy it to your adb directory.
2. Open a Command Prompt as Admin change directories to ADB folder. Once you are there, just type ss and the batch should start.
3. Open chrome and install an auto-refresh extension. I used this one:
HTML:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/easy-auto-refresh/aabcgdmkeabbnleenpncegpcngjpnjkc?hl=en
4.Then open your c:\ drive in chrome (type in the address bar file:///C: ). Navigate to your adb folder and open screen.png.
5. Start auto refresh on screen.png opened in chrome and set to 1 second.
Now you will have a screenshot of your phone being refreshed every second! I agree its slow, but its an easy way to get on your phone and configure other applications such as vnc or other stuff or just to get the phone number of that hot date you had last night.
Other thoughts: I your digitizer is broken, you can always just get a USB on the go adapter and plug-in a mouse and use ADB over wifi.
I guess you can also use an usb micro to hdmi adapter and plug it in to a monitor, they have them at bestbuy for 20$ if you dont want to make your life complicated.
Have Fun!
Need busybox do you not? screencap is not in my /system/xbin nor /system/bin folder
kirito9 said:
Need busybox do you not? screencap is not in my /system/xbin nor /system/bin folder
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What phone and what rom are you using? What I read is that some vendors do not include screencap in their stock rom. ..
Steph_D said:
What phone and what rom are you using? What I read is that some vendors do not include screencap in their stock rom. ..
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Using Blu Dash Jr D140a, stock ROM ( Gingerbread 2.3.6)
kirito9 said:
Using Blu Dash Jr D140a, stock ROM ( Gingerbread 2.3.6)
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Should of mentionned, dosen't work with gingerbread, you need 4.0+ if i recall correctly. Maybe, if your lucky, the manufacturer may have included their version instead of screencap since it did not exist back, i would take a look in the bin folder to try to find an equivalent if not you are out of luck with this method.
Steph_D said:
Should of mentionned, dosen't work with gingerbread, you need 4.0+ if i recall correctly. Maybe, if your lucky, the manufacturer may have included their version instead of screencap since it did not exist back, i would take a look in the bin folder to try to find an equivalent if not you are out of luck with this method.
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OP should be updated then and here's my bin folder.
kirito9 said:
OP should be updated then and here's my bin folder.
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Ya, I don't believe it will be possible for you using this method. :/ Sorry Will update original post...
Steph_D said:
Ya, I don't believe it will be possible for you using this method. :/ Sorry Will update original post...
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No problem, I will try on my 4.2.2 device.
EDIT: It works bro. Nice little guide of doing it manually