Editing build.prop for app compatibility - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

Hi,
Talking about the GoPro app: play (dot) google (dot) com/store/apps/details?id=com.gopro.smarty
This application is a controller for GoPro cameras, and each camera has it's own compatibilty list. I need to deceive this application into thinking that I have a Google Pixel 2 in order to use it the camera that I have.
The way I'm currently trying to do this is editing my phone's build.prop, but I was hoping that someone might help advise me:
1. is it reasonable to expect that editing build.prop will solve the problem? I know this works for the Play Store compatibility, but I dont know if it's as safe to assume that on an app that's already on the phone.
2. what settings should I be changing in build.prop?
3. I'm also trying to find a clean Pixel 2 build.prop file on 8.0.0, but having some difficulty finding one.
I appreciate any help!

zombieTrain said:
Hi,
Talking about the GoPro app: play (dot) google (dot) com/store/apps/details?id=com.gopro.smarty...
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I rarely ever do this to the build.prop but, I believe that one or more of the following threads should be helpful for what you are looking to do and don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within one of them too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3376962
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544330
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948558
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3464809
There's more but, those should give you a good start.
Good Luck!
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[Q] Custom FW for Creative Zen X-fi 2

My question is a simple one, having searched on usenet, torrentsites and here, I have not been able to conjure up any CFW's for this device. The android app market is not available on this device which just is an odd thing to do.
Any help on this one friends?
Achelos said:
My question is a simple one, having searched on usenet, torrentsites and here, I have not been able to conjure up any CFW's for this device. The android app market is not available on this device which just is an odd thing to do.
Any help on this one friends?
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creative zen xfi2 does not run any android os nor has any capabilities of installing apks nor does it have any network connections.. its just a plain out media player, nothing more, nothing less...i do own a 16g myself but its just a media player which can play some games and theres some apps for it..
u can check this if u want to customize it here http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50651
u want games and apps check here http://www.xeroo.net/#app=f47&c106-selectedIndex=1
some media players do have wifi but not this particular one, please google search first.....sorry to shoot down ur question and hope this helps u little
please close this thread.
Well, I've managed to get a trade in. Now I've got a Creative Zen Touch2.
Wi-fi, BT, the works. Of course no Android Market. Now I could install appplanet of course, but I would rather follow legal ways. Is there a Android Stock for this here device or should I still follow the above tips being given.
Achelos said:
Well, I've managed to get a trade in. Now I've got a Creative Zen Touch2.
Wi-fi, BT, the works. Of course no Android Market. Now I could install appplanet of course, but I would rather follow legal ways. Is there a Android Stock for this here device or should I still follow the above tips being given.
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try searching at http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=252

[Q] Requesting help with the acquisition of an insidious application.

Good afternoon dear forum dwellers,
I find my self facing a very steep obstacle related to an application. My agricultural family requires the application in order to conduct normal work. The issue i am faced with is two fold. I am unable to download/install the application due to either region restriction or phone restriction.
The notorious application is this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yara.checkit
So i request the aid and wisdom of those of you that possess far greater abilities than i, in solving this perhaps simple conundrum. My request is the following: Would it be possible for someone to download that application and sub sequentially sent me the .APK file of it so that i may install it manually. Alternatively i am open to any and all suggestions regarding the resolution of the above issue.
Thank you for your time, and i apologies if this post is not in the correct section of the forum,
Humbly yours,
Shallowmist
(PS: I have contacted the application developer regarding the same resolution i have suggested, unfortunetly the support was.... How should i put this? The support leaves a'lot to be desired.)
Shallowmist said:
Good afternoon dear forum dwellers,
I find my self facing a very steep obstacle related to an application. My agricultural family requires the application in order to conduct normal work. The issue i am faced with is two fold. I am unable to download/install the application due to either region restriction or phone restriction.
The notorious application is this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yara.checkit
So i request the aid and wisdom of those of you that possess far greater abilities than i, in solving this perhaps simple conundrum. My request is the following: Would it be possible for someone to download that application and sub sequentially sent me the .APK file of it so that i may install it manually. Alternatively i am open to any and all suggestions regarding the resolution of the above issue.
Thank you for your time, and i apologies if this post is not in the correct section of the forum,
Humbly yours,
Shallowmist
(PS: I have contacted the application developer regarding the same resolution i have suggested, unfortunetly the support was.... How should i put this? The support leaves a'lot to be desired.)
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you could most likely use 4shared to get the apk since its free.
Trozzul said:
you could most likely use 4shared to get the apk since its free.
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4shared but that's assuming that the application has already been uploaded to 4shared correct ?
Shallowmist said:
4shared but that's assuming that the application has already been uploaded to 4shared correct ?
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i might be, other users upload it, if theres lots be careful what you get because people are bums and they could load it up with Ads or a survey you must do to unlock the app. so you said you talked to the app developer? why not ask him for a apk file?
Trozzul said:
i might be, other users upload it, if theres lots be careful what you get because people are bums and they could load it up with Ads or a survey you must do to unlock the app. so you said you talked to the app developer? why not ask him for a apk file?
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I did ask them for the apk file they had no idea wtf i was talking about. I got 2 women one on the regular support line one on the "computer service desk" they seemed very surprised anyone was calling them at all, and neither wanted to help. So i don't think the support is going to be the way to go for this.
Shallowmist said:
I did ask them for the apk file they had no idea wtf i was talking about. I got 2 women one on the regular support line one on the "computer service desk" they seemed very surprised anyone was calling them at all, and neither wanted to help. So i don't think the support is going to be the way to go for this.
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oh i see where you went, im sure someone else made the app for them. at this point this is my last thought of what you can do http://forums.crackberry.com/bb10-a...w-download-apk-file-google-play-store-820107/
im sure its the only way to get the apk.
Trozzul said:
oh i see where you went, im sure someone else made the app for them. at this point this is my last thought of what you can do http://forums.crackberry.com/bb10-a...w-download-apk-file-google-play-store-820107/
im sure its the only way to get the apk.
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Thank you kindly for the tip, i shall try it out.

COX Contour App Mod Android Box (HDMI output)

Another mod apps from me.
Cox Contour App.
Please download from here: http://199.175.53.21/coxcontourmod.apk
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New Cox Contour App with Fix Crash at some device + Leanback Icon.
http://199.175.53.21/coxcontour.leanback.apk
A special THANKS to @RonGarvin for providing me with the thread link here!!!
Also, i must have tried a search just before this thread was posted because it was about a month or so earlier when I got rid of TWC/Spectrum.
Anyways, I'll give this a shot!
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@aiemassfiria, this app is crashing immediately when launching it.
Is this a known issue?
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Ibuprophen said:
@aiemassfiria, this app is crashing immediately when launching it.
Is this a known issue?
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what device that u use?
aiemassfiria said:
what device that u use?
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Verizon GS5 klte with the latest TWRP and LineageOS 14.1.
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Ibuprophen said:
Verizon GS5 klte with the latest TWRP and LineageOS 14.1.
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I think your device is a phone. No need use the "leanback version". Its for android box. Exp: Shield, Amazon FireTV, Mibox. For china brand, u need put 2 files “tv_core_hardware.xml” and “tv_features.xml” to /system/etc/permission u can get from http://freaktab.com/forum/developme...te-android-tv-experience-in-r-box-pro-h96-pro
For mobile phone u can try the original apk: https://apkpure.com/cox-contour/com.cox.contour2
I'm getting a blank blue screen after opening the app and clicking get started. Using the Nexus player.
Could you update this to v4.10.2.007 please:laugh: oddly 4.11 won't launch at all. I mostly just need the HDMI detection and leanback as it's a Mi Box with Android TV your current version works fine. Just looking for the newer update :fingers-crossed:
New latest apk:
http://199.175.53.21/xfinitystreamv5.0.0.044.apk Xfinity Stream
http://199.175.53.21/shawfreerangetv4.12.1.002.apk Shaw Free Range
http://199.175.53.21/coxcontourv4.12.1.002.apk Cox Contour
app worked for me
I installed the on my android TV and the app works great. The only issue I am having is that the app does not show up in my apps on my homescreen. To run this app I have to go to settings - apps - installed apps and then click on cox contour and then run. Is there a way to get this added to my homescreen. Any help with this is really appreciated thanks in advance.
Help
Can you explain to me what you added/removed from the contour apk? I want to try to mod the newest version 5.1.3.00 but not sure where to start.
New Latest Xfinity:-
http://199.175.53.21/xfinitystreamv533005.apk
I think this can. Tested.
New Cox Contour
http://199.175.53.21/coxcontourv532002.apk
New Shaw Free Range
http://199.175.53.21/shawfreerangev530004.apk
New Ignite TV
http://199.175.53.21/ignitev531004.apk
Thank you very much, please keep updating the latest versions!
@aiemassfiria
The cox app doesn't work for me on my shield. After logging in my cox credentials the screen goes white. I have tried clearing cache and re-logging doesn't make a difference.
Hello, do this links still work? If they I can’t get them to work and some guidance would be helpful. I have a fire stick 4K I’m trying to get the Cox contour app working on. Thank you. I’ve been coming up short finding an updated modded version of the app to work.
Hi everyone, does anyone have the latest cox contour mod apk link for download? I tried the ones on the post but they are no longer working. Any other new links?
Uniktron said:
Hi everyone, does anyone have the latest cox contour mod apk link for download? I tried the ones on the post but they are no longer working. Any other new links?
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Look here - Not perfect but they are working on it!
Xfinity TV Mod Android Box (HDMI output)
Im modded an apk for Xfinity TV (new and latest not Xfinity TV go) h t t p : / / 1 9 9 . 1 7 5 . 5 3 . 2 1 / x f i n i t y t v m o d . a p k Tested on my cheap android box T95N Marshmallow. At Lollipop its force close but just try ok...:P
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Select Cox as your provider after downloading your favorite network apps on your phone or tablet. Sign in to your Account, remember, apps labeled TV GO are available through the Contour app (other apps will need to be downloaded).

A quick Q for anyone with the Huawei P20 PRO

Can the stock camera app be configured to write both jpeg and RAW files, and RETAIN this config for when it is quick-launched?
On the Samsung S7 you can't do that. To get RAW you have to select PRO mode but there is no way to quick-launch the camera app in PRO mode. And none of the 3rd party camera apps can be quick-launched... I am sure there is a way with a rooted phone (my S7 is) but you then can't use google pay (well, not without some complicated hacks).
peterh337 said:
Can the stock camera app be configured to write both jpeg and RAW files, and RETAIN this config for when it is quick-launched?.....
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I don't have this device but, you should be able to obtain some member guidance within the following Q&A style thread that's specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3769779
Good Luck!
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Android permissions for screenshots

Please can a developer help me out (I did search, but found lots of unrelated stuff about how to take screenshots :silly
An children's app I have installed on my phone says that it requires camera permission and the reason for that is to take screenshots.
Is this right ? I didn't think you required any special permission to take screenshots beyond the usual media/files one.
Why would you need camera permission for a screenshot ? Is this right or is the developer wrong ?
Thanks.
lordxenu said:
Please can a developer help me out (I did search, but found lots of unrelated stuff about how to take screenshots :silly..........
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I can only answer this "In General"...
When an app has a feature that requires access to the External Storage, Camera, etc... It will require your permission to access what it needs for those features to work.
If an app has a feature that takes Pictures of any kind (even Screenshots), the app will require the permission for the camera.
You may not think that the Camera is tied to Screenshots but, it does. Not all devices have them tied together but, many devices do.
I can't really get into the deeper details of this as I feel that I will end up confusing you... LOL!
This is normal behavior and I wouldn't worry about it.
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