Hi everyone!
I'm Saki, a long time tech enthusiast, Xiaomi fan and developer. More than a year ago I started working on a program, called Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools, that makes it easy to manipulate Xiaomi phones using ADB and Fastboot, which are official debugging tools for Android. They have command line interfaces and they can be used for a variety of things, including but not limited to uninstalling system applications, overriding screen density (DPI), enabling camera2 and flashing ROMs. This application makes their most popular features easily accessible to less tech-savvy users by providing a GUI to interact with.
Modules
App Manager - Uninstall/reinstall/disable/enable system apps and services on demand
Camera2 - Enable Camera2 and EIS (TWRP required)
File Explorer - Transfer files between a device and a computer using ADB
Screen density - Tweak screen density by overriding the DPI value
Screen resolution - Tweak screen resolution by overriding the width and height values
Device properties - Retrieve tons of statistics and information about your device
Flasher - Flash any partition with an image, boot to any image or flash a Fastboot ROM (unlocked bootloader required)
Wiper - Wipe the cache or perform a factory reset
OEM Unlocker & Locker - Lock or unlock the bootloader (unlocking is only supported by Android One devices)
ROM Downloader - Get links to the latest MIUI Fastboot ROMs or download them right away
Rebooter - Advanced rebooting options using ADB/Fastboot
The application has been in the works for over a year, some older versions even got posted on Reddit where the reception was overwhelmingly positive. The project is free and open-source, the source code is publicly available on GitHub so anyone can inspect the code or fork the project for themselves and add their own modifications to it if they want.
The Xiaomi/ADB Fastboot Tools was originally written in C# for Windows but I received a lot of requests to make it work on Mac and Linux so I rewrote the whole thing for the JVM, so it runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux as of today.
For more information, including instructions, screenshot, frequently asked questions and download, visit the project page on GitHub.
If you experience any issues, read the FAQ. If you cannot find the solution there, leave a comment here or open an issue case on GitHub. Feedback is highly appreciated!
For additional help with Xiaomi devices, feel free to visit the Xiaomi Community on Discord.
Thanks for reading and enjoy :angel:
Tell me. More about the EIS... Does it work with app like open camera...
Because EIS in Poco doesn't work in any camera app except stock camera
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Mr.Sm1th said:
Tell me. More about the EIS... Does it work with app like open camera...
Because EIS in Poco doesn't work in any camera app except stock camera
Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk
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Not sure if there's anything different about the Poco, but the method used here is equivalent to enabling persist.camera.eis.enable. If you tried enabling that and you didn't get anything out of it, this won't make any difference. The options to enable Camera2 and EIS are mainly for Gcam.
With this tools it's more easy to remove the bloatware as with a regular minimal adb?
Mikael1013 said:
With this tools it's more easy to remove the bloatware as with a regular minimal adb?
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To me, checking a few boxes and clicking a button is much easier than entering a line of arguments for each application.
hi, i can't open it on my pc. i'm using windows 10 with java se development kit 11 and java runtime environment 8 installed.
Nice to see Xiaomi Reddit moderator here posting about the tool. For anyone asking: it works well for every MIUI version I tried. Though I've moved back to older version may be v2.0.0.2 cause that doesn't require java to run and I don't feel comfortable to install java bloatware just to use this tool.
Thank you Saki for the tool.
could you post link for that older version that doesn't require java
chilling said:
hi, i can't open it on my pc. i'm using windows 10 with java se development kit 11 and java runtime environment 8 installed.
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If you have the Java 11 SDK, you have the JRE 11 as well. I'm afraid you have to download and use JavaFX with that JRE or uninstall Java 11 to be able to use JRE 8.
DomagojX said:
could you post link for that older version that doesn't require java
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It's in the original post. Be aware that it doesn't have nearly as many features and can also contain a few bugs I haven't come across.
Is there a way to restore the Mi Cleaner app without doing a factory reset? (Redmi 4X running MIUI 10.3)
Nathan-NL said:
Is there a way to restore the Mi Cleaner app without doing a factory reset? (Redmi 4X running MIUI 10.3)
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None that I know of.
Saki_EU said:
If you have the Java 11 SDK, you have the JRE 11 as well. I'm afraid you have to download and use JavaFX with that JRE or uninstall Java 11 to be able to use JRE 8.
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already uninstalled jre 8. version 5.3 now works. thank you!
chilling said:
already uninstalled jre 8. version 5.3 now works. thank you!
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Great to hear! So sorry you had to wait so long for the Java 11 compatible release, Oracle messed things up bad!
Version 5.4 is out!
Changelog and download on GitHub.
Thank you for app.
Nice app! Can it uninstall system apps too?
Version 6.0 is out!
Changelog:
- New module in ADB: File Explorer
- Added a check for updates on startup
- Minor UI changes
- Updated Kotlin library
- Minor code optimisations
Download link in the OP.
bowlofsausage said:
Nice app! Can it uninstall system apps too?
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That's what it's for! It doesn't even offer apps for uninstallation that you can easily uninstall by yourself
Saki_EU said:
That's what it's for! It doesn't even offer apps for uninstallation that you can easily uninstall by yourself
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I see line to add packages to uninstall list by name and i suppose i can unninastal it then. Can I see all list of apps at once not by adding by myself? Now on application start i only see some miui and google apps to uninstall, no other packages names
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Signare
"-to sign"
v1.1
Having decided to completely rewrite my previous Sign & Aligner tool, I have come to the stage where it is ready for testing.
Version 1.1 Released
Added JDK 7 Install Path To USER PATH - Temporary Change, USER PATH Restored On Closure
Added Detection Of JDK Installation
Code Improvements
Features
Sign with Test Keys
Sign with Private Keys
Generate Your Own Private Key
ZipAlign your APKs
You can generate your own set of Private Keys to sign your own APKs. The keys generated are fully compliant with current Android Market requirements.
Prerequisites
Windows XP/Vista/7
Java JDK 7 MUST Be Installed
Instructions
Download
Extract
Copy Unsigned APKs Into Input
Open "Signare.exe" (Vista/Win7 - Open As Administrator)
Follow On-Screen Prompts
Thats It
Future Development
Eliminate Need For JDK Installation
Port To Linux - Currently Under Development
Port To Mac OS X
Code Improvements
Currently its bundled with a TestApk.apk (renamed Contacts.apk) so it can be tested straight away.
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Please post your experience with this tool as I will fix any issues that people report.
Good work my friend, maybe you can make it for linux too
see ya
Good Stuff!!
thanks buddy, downloading now
thanks again m8,
take care
Whats the function of signing apk's?
Do android phone need sign apps too?
i thought only symbian requires signed apps since u'll get cert error if it isnt signed..
I dont have problem installing apk files on android b4
I'll bet other would have the same question
flawlessx92 said:
Whats the function of signing apk's?
Do android phone need sign apps too?
i thought only symbian requires signed apps since u'll get cert error if it isnt signed..
I dont have problem installing apk files on android b4
I'll bet other would have the same question
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The Android OS will not install or run unsigned code.
If you create or modify any APK it will need to be signed before it can be installed.
If you publish to the Android Market, your APKs need to be signed to verify that they are indeed yours.
I'm assuming all the apps you have installed have previously been signed. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to use them.
Version 1.1 Released
Linux port is under development.
Support For This Tool Has Been Moved
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No one have tried the new ROM Copperhead OS ?
Can i try to install it as secondary rom in MultiRom ?
I'm on Cyanogen CAF 12.1 now...
thank you all
chickygamon said:
No one have tried the new ROM Copperhead OS ?
Can i try to install it as secondary rom in MultiRom ?
I'm on Cyanogen CAF 12.1 now...
thank you all
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Hi! I've installed it in multirom with a stock 5.0.1 as primary and it works, just tried it for few minutes.
just be sure to have the latest bootolader (HHZ12h) or installation will fail.
Flashing a bootloader
Hi,
I have a Nexus 5 and I use Multirom with it. My default ROM is Lollipop 5.1.1 and a secondary ROM, which I mostly use, is Marshmallow 6.0 (xTraSmooth). I want to install CopperheadOS, but it says when installing, that I must have HHZ12h bootloader in order to install (as stated in a previous post). My current bootloader is HHZ11k. If I install HHZ12h bootloader by flashing a zip file which includes LMY48B_Radio+Bootloader-HHZ12h will it cause anything that prevents Lollipop or Marshmallow to work properly?
ithippi said:
Hi,
I have a Nexus 5 and I use Multirom with it. My default ROM is Lollipop 5.1.1 and a secondary ROM, which I mostly use, is Marshmallow 6.0 (xTraSmooth). I want to install CopperheadOS, but it says when installing, that I must have HHZ12h bootloader in order to install (as stated in a previous post). My current bootloader is HHZ11k. If I install HHZ12h bootloader by flashing a zip file which includes LMY48B_Radio+Bootloader-HHZ12h will it cause anything that prevents Lollipop or Marshmallow to work properly?
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You don't need to downgrade the bootloader, just modify the updater script of the rom ( deleting the string containing the bootloader version or replacing with your current version), then it will install just fine.
Can anybody provide link on COPPERHEAD OS ? CHEERS!
Pretoriano80 said:
You don't need to downgrade the bootloader, just modify the updater script of the rom ( deleting the string containing the bootloader version or replacing with your current version), then it will install just fine.
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Thanks! I haven't tried that yet, but I will. First I thought I can just replace HHZ12h with HHZ11k using text editor, but then I noticed there are guides which suggest that it isn't quite that easy. I might be wrong about that, will see when I have enough time to read up on the subject.
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ithippi said:
Thanks! I haven't tried that yet, but I will. First I thought I can just replace HHZ12h with HHZ11k using text editor, but then I noticed there are guides which suggest that it isn't quite that easy. I might be wrong about that, will see when I have enough time to read up on the subject.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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It's easy, just extract the rom, go to Meta-Inf/com/google/android and modify the "updater-script". That's all, rebuild the zip and flash in recovery.
Edit: you can do it without using a PC, by using a file manager on your device.
Ross Korolov said:
Can anybody provide link on COPPERHEAD OS ? CHEERS!
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here it is
https://copperhead.co/android/
....
Is this rom any good?
bonedriven said:
Is this rom any good?
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Just installed it on a Nexus 5x and it works flawless. It has most of the standard stuff but is different from the rest in that it is supposed to be security oriented. That means no default root (but rooting should be possible).
I didn't try to add Google stuff yet and probably won't even try to add that spyware but it does have the F-Droid app store.
There are some extra options to secure the memory if required, and the documentation is (so far) very good (for example the install guide and the technical overview).
Currently running it on my Nexus 5x and N5. works great. Anything you are missing you can find on F-Droid. I find the lack of data usage to be delightful; when facebook or ebaum videos auto load on other software, they are stopped on copperhead. very happy with the security.
The only thing i can not make work is voice to text, and I have a ticket in with copperhead. who cares, I have fast thumbs.
Nexus + Copperhead = Happy Gopher!
mg.degroot said:
Just installed it on a Nexus 5x and it works flawless. It has most of the standard stuff but is different from the rest in that it is supposed to be security oriented. That means no default root (but rooting should be possible).
I didn't try to add Google stuff yet and probably won't even try to add that spyware but it does have the F-Droid app store.
There are some extra options to secure the memory if required, and the documentation is (so far) very good (for example the install guide and the technical overview).
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happy_gopher said:
Currently running it on my Nexus 5x and N5. works great. Anything you are missing you can find on F-Droid. I find the lack of data usage to be delightful; when facebook or ebaum videos auto load on other software, they are stopped on copperhead. very happy with the security.
The only thing i can not make work is voice to text, and I have a ticket in with copperhead. who cares, I have fast thumbs.
Nexus + Copperhead = Happy Gopher!
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Thanks for the feedback. I guess manual apk installation is also possible?
I'm thinking about picking up a Nexus 5 as a backup device, and CopperheadOS seems like something fun to play with, instead of just installing CM13. Can I install TWRP as recovery on devices like the Nexus 5 that don't check for locked bootloaders? Can I run it as basically another ROM –*unlocked developer options, root, TWRP, etc.? I realize the OS exists for enhanced security, but I'd like to make a few tradeoffs.
Unfortunately, you can not run TWRP with copperhead, it wants full control of the phone for security reasons. Its not meant to be a developer OS with access to all the bits, so you kind of need to want a OS in a box that you can deal with.
But I have to say, despite its shortcomings of not having google services, it works pretty much flawless on my 5 and 5x. i miss google maps app, but it works 100% via chromium browser as a favorite, and I have only found 2 apps I can not import via apkmirror, one being Waze, the other is my local public transportation app. other than that, i feel like I'm safe from prying eyes.
Hg
happy_gopher said:
Unfortunately, you can not run TWRP with copperhead, it wants full control of the phone for security reasons. Its not meant to be a developer OS with access to all the bits, so you kind of need to want a OS in a box that you can deal with.
But I have to say, despite its shortcomings of not having google services, it works pretty much flawless on my 5 and 5x. i miss google maps app, but it works 100% via chromium browser as a favorite, and I have only found 2 apps I can not import via apkmirror, one being Waze, the other is my local public transportation app. other than that, i feel like I'm safe from prying eyes.
Hg
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Thanks for your response. I'm a fan of CyanogenMod, and I'm not unhappy their security or features, but I wanted to play around with CopperheadOS. I understand the tradeoff between security and convenience, but I'm not willing to sacrifice TWRP in the mix. Oh, well – if I ever have need of an OS solely for its security track record, I know where to go.
It doesn't look to me like Copperhead is supporting the Nexus 5 anymore. Can somebody confirm or is there a link I'm missing somewhere to the ROM?
EDIT: Yep, I knew it was deprecated for a while now but they've even removed the deprecated ROM from the site now. I'd appreciate it if anybody has the last ROM if they could pass it my way.
NewDayRising said:
Thanks for your response. I'm a fan of CyanogenMod, and I'm not unhappy their security or features, but I wanted to play around with CopperheadOS. I understand the tradeoff between security and convenience, but I'm not willing to sacrifice TWRP in the mix. Oh, well – if I ever have need of an OS solely for its security track record, I know where to go.
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Switch debugging OFF and don't lock bootloader after CopperheadOS install and u will be able to boot TWRP via
fastboot boot recovery.img [TWRP]
I'm currently experimenting with root privileges on CopperheadOS on Nexus 5X. Still haven’t tried xposed framework.
Security features r quite good, especially different lock code && encryption password and memory protection, but, there is a lack of fine privacy control (Privacy Guard) as in CyanogenMod and firewall, hence the need for root.
CopperheadOS on Nexus5
dnaod said:
It doesn't look to me like Copperhead is supporting the Nexus 5 anymore. Can somebody confirm or is there a link I'm missing somewhere to the ROM?
EDIT: Yep, I knew it was deprecated for a while now but they've even removed the deprecated ROM from the site now. I'd appreciate it if anybody has the last ROM if they could pass it my way.
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I've been using CopperheadOS for a few weeks now on the Nexus5. Received the latests OTA a few days ago and applied without issue.
Installed it via TWRP. Have rooted the device with SuperSU, though have to re-root after re-flashing recovery after each OTA.
It's been working great.
Unfortunately I don't have the img any more
The one I flashed was https://builds.copperhead.co/builds/hammerhead-factory-2016.08.09.06.24.33.tar.xz
download link
dnaod said:
It doesn't look to me like Copperhead is supporting the Nexus 5 anymore. Can somebody confirm or is there a link I'm missing somewhere to the ROM?
EDIT: Yep, I knew it was deprecated for a while now but they've even removed the deprecated ROM from the site now. I'd appreciate it if anybody has the last ROM if they could pass it my way.
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https:// builds.copperhead.co /builds/hammerhead-factory-2016.09.07.19.27.04.tar.xz
Remove spaces. I'm a new member and can't post links.
So... here I will share 2 scripts I made to fix permissions for ViPER4Android running with enforced SELinux.
Why 2 scripts?
I like to keep everything open-source. Here I like to notice, Cyanogenmod is taking the wrong direction in my point of view. Every update takes out something of the customization possibilities of the user, so I am thinking of choosing new ROM. I faced real nightmare with SELinux permissions (well... SELinux is good, but Cyanogenmod doesn't provide any tool or way to manage those permissions). The more funny part is that with branch 13.0 of cyanogenmod there is no more init.d. Before someone corrects me - yeah... there is init.d, but SELinux blocks any script from executing at boot time, so don't use it. You will get your logs spammed by error messages. So... I've tried to enable init.d again, but there is no way to manage init.d to work as before. I've tried lots of different fixes from other posts, but nothing seems to work anymore, because of SELinux restrictions. I didn't managed to find any way to run scripts on boot time with root permissions in a suitable way... without messing with other system files or rebuilding build.img... so I came with those 2 solutions:
ViPER4Android (OpenSource) This is the solution I recommend to all of you. It is full open source. It doens't mess with you current system and it should work on any device/ROM. The zip file contains ViPER4Android app and driver, sepolicy-inject tool from setools-android so we can set permissions for ViPER4Android to work with enforced SELinux and Universal Init.d.
sepolicy-inject is open source equivalent to supolicy tool of Chainfire's SuperSU. I strongly recommend sepolicy-inject over supolicy, because every root closed source app should be threaten as security risk as the code can't be examined. I don't trust it esepcially when it is part of your android root manager
Universal init.d is just a application - it simulates init.d function. Imagine it like init.d on the user side... sadly enough you need to be pre-rooted to get it running.
ViPER4Android (Legacy) Maybe more of you will like this solution as it is more automated and it doesn't require any user action after installing the zip. This zip will do the same as the one above - it will install ViPER4Android removing all other DSP apps, but here come the difference - THIS SCRIPT WILL INSTALL CHAINFIRE'S SUPERSU in order to set SELinux policies for ViIPER4Android. Chainfire's SuperSU uses supolicy-tool - it let you manage SELinux policies on boot time. Chainfire's SuperSU will run everything in /system/su.d/ so again... you have init.d support - this is the real pain in the ass.
Before you download and flash, please read:
Both scripts WILL REMOVE other DSP apps from your device and will install ViPER4Android 2.4.0.1. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND TO USE SOLUTION 1 AS IT IS FULL OPEN SOURCE! Support open source software!!!
INSTRUCTIONS
ViPER4Android (OpenSource) - IN ORDER TO WORK, YOUR DEVICE MUST BE ROOTED! (Your device need to be rooted as Unversal Init.d needs root permissions in order to simulate init.d functionality)Download the .zip; Flash and reboot; Open Universal Init.d and grant root permission if asked; Reboot once more in case it don't work!
Sometimes Universal init.d is not fully initialized and needs some root permissions. That's why you need to reboot second time - then everything works. No further actions needed.
ViPER4Android (Legacy) - Just flash and reboot... but once more - SUPPORT OPEN SOURCE AND CHOOSE SOLUTION 1!!!!
For Samsung devices - if the scripts above doesn't work for you, check this post. Thx to Viper4713 for the instructions and voshchronos for solving the issue!!!
Hope to make someone happy
PS: If u want to make me happy with some beer, here you can donate a small amount. Thank you for your support.
Can i flash it on android one device running on 6.0.1
Yes. If you have any issues, please let me know!
rpangelov said:
Yes. If you have any issues, please let me know!
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Hi, i tried to install the open source version on my kltedv running resurrection remix 6.0.1 however it is still not working. The init.d shows the kernel doesnt support init.d, and v4a drivers status is abnormal. It is also cause screen freeze and random restart. Any ideas? Your kind input would be very much appreciated. Thanks.
hiropandaz said:
Hi, i tried to install the open source version on my kltedv running resurrection remix 6.0.1 however it is still not working. The init.d shows the kernel doesnt support init.d, and v4a drivers status is abnormal. It is also cause screen freeze and random restart. Any ideas? Your kind input would be very much appreciated. Thanks.
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I've just readed some info about the ROM you use. As it is based on Cyanogenmod I assume there is root manager builded in. Maybe it is disabled as CM root access is disabled by defaults? Look at: Settings -> Developer Options -> Root Access - turn in on by "Apps only".
Then just follow this steps:
1. Start Universal Init.d
2. Turn it off from the toggle button
3. Run test from the button on the bottom of Universal Init.d
4. If ask for root permissions, grant them!
5. Turn Universal Init.d ON from the toggle (step 2 you turned it off)
6. Restart your device and check once more!
If you still have any issues, please let me know!
Greetz,
Angelov
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rpangelov said:
I've just readed some info about the ROM you use. As it is based on Cyanogenmod I assume there is root manager builded in. Maybe it is disabled as CM root access is disabled by defaults? Look at: Settings -> Developer Options -> Root Access - turn in on by "Apps only".
Then just follow this steps:
1. Start Universal Init.d
2. Turn it off from the toggle button
3. Run test from the button on the bottom of Universal Init.d
4. If ask for root permissions, grant them!
5. Turn Universal Init.d ON from the toggle (step 2 you turned it off)
6. Restart your device and check once more!
If you still have any issues, please let me know!
Greetz,
Angelov
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Hi Angelov, many thanks for your helpful instruction. I couldnt get it work with open source version. However it is working now after i install V4A legacy version. Many Thanks once again.
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Hi Angelov, many thanks for your helpful instruction. I couldnt get it work with open source version. However it is working now after i install V4A legacy version. Many Thanks once again.
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You are welcome! As I mentioned in the instructions - the legacy script will work always, but I don't like the implementation of it. I am working on new version of the opensource script, so there won't be any issues of that kind. When I am ready I will upload it here after updating my first post.
Greetz,
Angelov
This "universal" fix has been shared several months ago on XDA and a simple root shell is enough to use V4A in enforcing mode.
FYI init.d is deprecated now but it's not related to CM. Use su.d instead.
Primokorn said:
This "universal" fix has been shared several months ago on XDA and a simple root shell is enough to use V4A in enforcing mode.
FYI init.d is deprecated now but it's not related to CM. Use su.d instead.
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Can you provide me a link to this universal fix you are talking about?
PS: init.d is deprecated in AOSP, i get that. Please read my first post once more, obviously isn't clear enough. Using su.d will result in using closed source tools to manage your Selinux policy's. As I mentioned it above - please support open source software. Every closed source root app has to be threaten as security risk. My opinion...
rpangelov said:
Can you provide me a link to this universal fix you are talking about?
PS: init.d is deprecated in AOSP, i get that. Please read my first post once more, obviously isn't clear enough. Using su.d will result in using closed source tools to manage your Selinux policy's. As I mentioned it above - please support open source software. Every closed source root app has to be threaten as security risk. My opinion...
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Check the official V4A thread for instance. Others have opened threads in device specific forums or in the App & Games forum.
Have a look at this thread, it might interest you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/wip-selinux-capable-superuser-t3216394
FYI I do support open-source free/libre softwares, as much as I can.
Primokorn said:
Check the official V4A thread for instance. Others have opened threads in device specific forums or in the App & Games forum.
Have a look at this thread, it might interest you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/wip-selinux-capable-superuser-t3216394
FYI I do support open-source free/libre softwares, as much as I can.
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I've seen phh's SuperUser but I didn't tried it - this is one of my tasks for this/next week.
As I've tried the most scripts, I didn't liked all the actions needed to be taken before running the .zip script in order to get viper working. I compile my own Cyanogenmod and I don't use gapps. Almost all apps I use on my device are opensource as I use F-droid as my only market (well... I need whatsapp, but I download it just from the website). Anyway... Cyanogenmod has it's own root manager builded in.... so why I need to install one more, which contains closed source tools in it? That is also the reason I don't advice people to use it... and I don't see that as solution to my problem. AOSP is opensource, but nowadays it is very dependent on some closed-source elements and I want to wipe them all out and use open source alternatives for. I hope you understand why using su.d isn't solution in this case. You just make your self and others dependent on one more closed source app, so I don't get where is the support for open source? I think that opensource script is good solution to the problem without using any closed source tool.
To make it easy as possible - just flash the .zip and you are ready to go, I included the latest version of Chainfire's SuperSu in the legacy script, so you don't need to install it before running the .zip. It looks easier to me....
Actually it is very stupid because the result of using the scripts (doesn't matter which one) you will end up with rooted device anyway (if it isnt already), but in order to get opensource script working your device has to be rooted before running the .zip, but if your device is already rooted, you just flash the zip and you are ready to go.
rpangelov said:
I've seen phh's SuperUser but I didn't tried it - this is one of my tasks for this/next week.
As I've tried the most scripts, I didn't liked all the actions needed to be taken before running the .zip script in order to get viper working. I compile my own Cyanogenmod and I don't use gapps. Almost all apps I use on my device are opensource as I use F-droid as my only market (well... I need whatsapp, but I download it just from the website). Anyway... Cyanogenmod has it's own root manager builded in.... so why I need to install one more, which contains closed source tools in it? That is also the reason I don't advice people to use it... and I don't see that as solution to my problem. AOSP is opensource, but nowadays it is very dependent on some closed-source elements and I want to wipe them all out and use open source alternatives for. I hope you understand why using su.d isn't solution in this case. You just make your self and others dependent on one more closed source app, so I don't get where is the support for open source? I think that opensource script is good solution to the problem without using any closed source tool.
To make it easy as possible - just flash the .zip and you are ready to go, I included the latest version of Chainfire's SuperSu in the legacy script, so you don't need to install it before running the .zip. It looks easier to me....
Actually it is very stupid because the result of using the scripts (doesn't matter which one) you will end up with rooted device anyway (if it isnt already), but in order to get opensource script working your device has to be rooted before running the .zip, but if your device is already rooted, you just flash the zip and you are ready to go.
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I mentioned su.d because that's a solution with newer Android versions but I didn't say it's the best one. Using FLOSS softwares is a good move but you are using proprietary codes with CM.
Hi everyone, i flashed both of the zips with TWRP but i got an error code : 255. Any idea how to fix it ? Please help me. I'm using an x86 phone btw
trongtin64 said:
Hi everyone, i flashed both of the zips with TWRP but i got an error code : 255. Any idea how to fix it ? Please help me. I'm using an x86 phone btw
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I think it's because your phone architecture... anyway - I will look at it today and I will let you know if I find a solution for your problem. Can you tell me which phone exactly you own ? Thank you.
Greetz, Angelov
rpangelov said:
I think it's because your phone architecture... anyway - I will look at it today and I will let you know if I find a solution for your problem. Can you tell me which phone exactly you own ? Thank you.
Greetz, Angelov
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i'm using a zenfone 5 (A501CG) with resurrection remix mm 5.6.7
trongtin64 said:
i'm using a zenfone 5 (A501CG) with resurrection remix mm 5.6.7
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You have a x86 architecture and this zip is probably for arm only. I guess you need the updater-binary for x86 and place it into the zip in META-INF/com/google/android.
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You have a x86 architecture and this zip is probably for arm only. I guess you need the updater-binary for x86 and place it into the zip in META-INF/com/google/android.
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Ok so i need an updater-binary for x86 right? Can i copy it from other zip to your zip? Will it work?
trongtin64 said:
Ok so i need an updater-binary for x86 right? Can i copy it from other zip to your zip? Will it work?
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AFAIK you can use the one from a custom rom. You need a compatible custom recovery of course.
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AFAIK you can use the one from a custom rom. You need a compatible custom recovery of course.
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I'll use the one from my custom rom . Thank you for helping me :good:
It works great. thanks.
my bad for not following the instructions.
SRGX2 for Life One X2 MiniThis Rom Is a Stripped down modified version of the Life One X2 Mini stock Rom.
NOTE: After installation give Launcer 3 notification permission and update Google Play Services (click on the notification).
(Please remember I do this in my free time and with my own money. If you like it please hit the thanks button)
Mods:
Malware removed
Build.prop Tweaks
Oreo Launcher
Camera app replaced by OpenCamera
File manager replaced by MiXplorer
To do list:
Build wifi drivers into the Kernel
Strip down rc scripts
What Works:
Boots
Calls
SMS
Data
GPS
Wifi
Bluetooth
Audio
Video Playback
Sensors
Led
Camera
Flash
Fingerprint
Not Working Yet:
(You tell me)
Downloads:
Current Build: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939824825
Builds: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=239712
Patches: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=254440
TWRP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzMHnGbQH3bhTERvcGxlSkZFa2M/view?usp=sharing
Kernel: https://github.com/vampirefo/android_kernel_blu_kernel_x2 (Special thanks to @vampirefo for the kernel source)
Screenshots: comming soon
Changelog
Version: Testing
Build: 01072018211020
Initial release
Version: rc1
Build: 01142018205847
switched to stock theme
Version: 1.1.0
Build: 02182018215948
rebuild off of the 01/04/2018 update
Version: 1.1.1
Build: 02242018165134
fixed mobile data bug
Version: 1.1.2
Build: 03032018224915
changed DPI to 441
added stock calendar app
added stock calculator app
add stock clock app
Troubleshooting
reserved
Does quick charge work?
Been running for a couple of days now without issue.
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Does quick charge work?
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Yes it works, I've beeen using 2 QC3 chargers with no problems at all.
Awesome, works great so far. Here are a few things I noticed :
1- Keyboard didn't show up easily during setup, but eventually it became smooth
2- Following apps did not install (Package Helper error) : Fitbit & Spotify. Spotify was a known issue in stock rom but Fitbit was working fine in stock.
3- Netflix is not available. Previously I had LineageOS 13 and I was able to install Netflix. I know they banned uncertified devices, but I was still able to get it with that rom.
4- Fingerprint is not working 100%. I am able to unlock the device with it but apps are not able to use it properly. For example try Starbucks or any banking app. They will ask if you want to use fingerprint, you say yes and you put your finger, some apps crash, others will say fingerprint recognized, but then they don't actually store/use that fingerprint? Something must have gone wrong... LineageOS 13 also had this issue, but stock rom did not.
I would like to know if it's possible to not have the customizations you did for colors. Blue (pun not intended) hurts my eyes and transparency doesn't look great with some apps open. Also, if you go to device encryption, because you changed colors, some foreground and background colors are now identical and I wasn't able to read the options... I think that screen was the one for if I wanted to ask for password when the device boots.
Also do you have a git for the source tree? I'm learning to build Android and am hoping to see how you are doing things?
Thanks again and keep it up!
enduo said:
Awesome, works great so far. Here are a few things I noticed :
1- Keyboard didn't show up easily during setup, but eventually it became smooth
2- Following apps did not install (Package Helper error) : Fitbit & Spotify. Spotify was a known issue in stock rom but Fitbit was working fine in stock.
3- Netflix is not available. Previously I had LineageOS 13 and I was able to install Netflix. I know they banned uncertified devices, but I was still able to get it with that rom.
4- Fingerprint is not working 100%. I am able to unlock the device with it but apps are not able to use it properly. For example try Starbucks or any banking app. They will ask if you want to use fingerprint, you say yes and you put your finger, some apps crash, others will say fingerprint recognized, but then they don't actually store/use that fingerprint? Something must have gone wrong... LineageOS 13 also had this issue, but stock rom did not.
I would like to know if it's possible to not have the customizations you did for colors. Blue (pun not intended) hurts my eyes and transparency doesn't look great with some apps open. Also, if you go to device encryption, because you changed colors, some foreground and background colors are now identical and I wasn't able to read the options... I think that screen was the one for if I wanted to ask for password when the device boots.
Also do you have a git for the source tree? I'm learning to build Android and am hoping to see how you are doing things?
Thanks again and keep it up!
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try "dogfood spotify" i had same issue and got that to work on the lineageos 13 blox2mini ROM.
cyrusharding said:
try "dogfood spotify" i had same issue and got that to work on the lineageos 13 blox2mini ROM.
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Interesting, didn't know that exists. I currently just download off of http://download.spotify.com/android/SpotifyAndroid.apk
enduo said:
Awesome, works great so far. Here are a few things I noticed :
1- Keyboard didn't show up easily during setup, but eventually it became smooth
2- Following apps did not install (Package Helper error) : Fitbit & Spotify. Spotify was a known issue in stock rom but Fitbit was working fine in stock.
3- Netflix is not available. Previously I had LineageOS 13 and I was able to install Netflix. I know they banned uncertified devices, but I was still able to get it with that rom.
4- Fingerprint is not working 100%. I am able to unlock the device with it but apps are not able to use it properly. For example try Starbucks or any banking app. They will ask if you want to use fingerprint, you say yes and you put your finger, some apps crash, others will say fingerprint recognized, but then they don't actually store/use that fingerprint? Something must have gone wrong... LineageOS 13 also had this issue, but stock rom did not.
I would like to know if it's possible to not have the customizations you did for colors. Blue (pun not intended) hurts my eyes and transparency doesn't look great with some apps open. Also, if you go to device encryption, because you changed colors, some foreground and background colors are now identical and I wasn't able to read the options... I think that screen was the one for if I wanted to ask for password when the device boots.
Also do you have a git for the source tree? I'm learning to build Android and am hoping to see how you are doing things?
Thanks again and keep it up!
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I'm doing my mods on the precompiled factory rom. If you go to the Lineage OS thread, Vampirefo has a link to the device and vendor tree he created for his rom. I am considering having two versions of my rom for the Mini. A light theme (stock) and dark theme the one that is out now. Right now the rom is only in testing stage. I enjoy seeing your interest in learning how to do what I am doing, the more developers the better.
Thanks for you feedback, here are some helpful links. I am a Linux user and my links may be geared toward Linux, some things can be done in Windows, but some require Linux.
Lineage OS for the Mini: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/lineageos-13-life-one-x2-mini-t3692814 (has links to his device and vendor tree)
How to compile an Android kernel: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/how-to/guide-compiling-64-bit-android-kernel-t3512749 (I'm still trying to locate the Mini kernel source)
Tool to unpack and repack a rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...dows-linux-superr-s-kitchen-v3-0-0-0-t3601702
tool for unpacking apks: https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/
I hope these help you and enjoy
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I'm doing my mods on the precompiled factory rom. If you go to the Lineage OS thread, Vampirefo has a link to the device and vendor tree he created for his rom. I am considering having two versions of my rom for the Mini. A light theme (stock) and dark theme the one that is out now. Right now the rom is only in testing stage. I enjoy seeing your interest in learning how to do what I am doing, the more developers the better.
Thanks for you feedback, here are some helpful links. I am a Linux user and my links may be geared toward Linux, some things can be done in Windows, but some require Linux.
Lineage OS for the Mini: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/lineageos-13-life-one-x2-mini-t3692814 (has links to his device and vendor tree)
How to compile an Android kernel: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/how-to/guide-compiling-64-bit-android-kernel-t3512749 (I'm still trying to locate the Mini kernel source)
Tool to unpack and repack a rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...dows-linux-superr-s-kitchen-v3-0-0-0-t3601702
tool for unpacking apks: https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/
I hope these help you and enjoy
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This is awesome thanks so much!! I use Windows on a daily basis but I do have a pretty good knowledge about Linux and have set up a build environment in for Android. These links should help me understand what I am missing. I am also happy to continue testing and give you feedback on this ROM as it is currently my daily driver.
New Rom out. It has the stock theme, other than that it is the same.. I haven't decided if I'm going to build two Roms or have the theme be a patch. Maintaining all the different variants of the Rom are getting to be very time and space consuming.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620778170
Strange question, but on the original stock rom, I started having issues with the Package Access Helper not working, while installing updates for Paypal, and just straight up trying to install Spotify, even the APK. I did a full factory reset, still did not work. I also installed the custom rom over at BLOX2.com, and the Package Access Helper still would stop working, even after clearing data/cache. I'm just curious if you know if your rom will fix that issue?
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Strange question, but on the original stock rom, I started having issues with the Package Access Helper not working, while installing updates for Paypal, and just straight up trying to install Spotify, even the APK. I did a full factory reset, still did not work. I also installed the custom rom over at BLOX2.com, and the Package Access Helper still would stop working, even after clearing data/cache. I'm just curious if you know if your rom will fix that issue?
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Is this without root? I don't know if my rom will fix that, I never used the Paypal app. Your welcome to try and let me know. Also there is LineageOS 13 for the mini which has been built from source.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/lineageos-13-life-one-x2-mini-t3692814
New rom rebuilt from the 01/04/2018 update.
v 1.1.0
There is a problem with the latest version of SRGX2. Mobile data doesn't work. I work on it this weekend and keep everyone updated.
Here is the fixed rom.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850494825
Good news I was able to get Android File Host to make the Life One X2 an official device. I have made a request for the Mini too. For now all the files will be under the Life One X2 device.
Updated rom: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939824825
It includes the stock Calendar, Clock and Calculator apps. I changed the DPI to 441. Let me know if anyone has any problems with the Playstore. I know that there has been some requests for the stock Camera and file Manager apps. It's hard to please everybody so I added a patch section which may please some.
Welcome to M.A.R.S.
Miustones Anroid Restoration Software
Since i had to switch to a Xiaomi Mi 9T: This is for You dear other 9T and K20 Users! Exclusively for My actual Favorite ROM ARROW OS 11...
Some of You may still know Me from other Devices and older Projects. Greetings to You Folks! <3
Short Feature List:
(Not everything is listed)
(Some Things are missing yet in the BETAS)
Full Pixel User Interface
Ported Pixel Apps
Ported Pixel Features
Enabled various Android Features
Enhanced Display 4K HDR Support
Enhanced Audio Output
Enhanced Audio Input
Enhanced Display Output
Enhanced Camera Functionalities
Enhanced Graphical Handling & Rendering
Enhanced Network Functionalities
Faster booting and Reboots
Advanced Debloating and Re-Bloating
Latest JoyPixels Emoji Replacement Font
Made and tested with Orange Fox <3
Project Link : https://github.com/Miustone/M.A.R.S
{Mod edit: Download link repaired}
Downloads on My Website or over GitHub and More: https://linktr.ee/m1u5t0n3
Instructions can be found over here: https://github.com/Miustone/M.A.R.S.#instructions
I was about to flash Arrow in my device, what are the main differences with this?
You will get a lot more native Android and Pixel Features such as Pixel Setup Wizard, Pixel Feature Drop Functions, Extreme Battery Mode, better overall Quality for Media Consumption and Recording of it. It also removes ARROW OS Apps for Pixel Apps and the Installer does also Trim Your Storage if You follow My Instructions. Your Device will perform a lot better and the battery usage should be also optimized. I have a long History with Qualcomm Devices and know My Stuff. There will come a lot more next and i really love to keep everything clean like ARROW OS does...
Hope You will like it! Just keep in Mind it is a BETA Actually. Means Pixel Launcher isn't working right Yet, and not everything is present Yet. My biggest Problem is the Prop Patching which i haven't used in Years. That causes a lack of My Prop Configs :/ The actual Version includes a slightly patched Vendor build.prop but that will cause trouble with ARROW OS Updates...
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Miustone/MARS_SOM/master/MARS_SOM/system.prop
Hope i can get it to work next.
Where is flashable zip
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Where is flashable zip
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On My Website or GitHub. See Post #2
It looks really interesting!
Interesting project, will keep an eye on it
After installation camera dot appears on status bar.
How disable this?
nell248 said:
After installation camera dot appears on status bar.
How disable this?
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That's caused by the Ported Pixel UI. The Status Bar is bigger on the Pixel 5 based on the Camera. The Dot is a Side Effect that will be fixed soon.
Need simple way to install this patch i dont understand
Rajdeep_uppal said:
Need simple way to install this patch i dont understand
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What isn't easy? You just need to read... Download the Zip from My Homepage, place it on Your Phone and flash it with Your Recovery. Handle it like a new ROM and done (Do a Full Wipe followed by a ROM flash before flashing MARS).
Download link is dead...
Miustone said:
What isn't easy? You just need to read... Download the Zip from My Homepage, place it on Your Phone and flash it with Your Recovery. Handle it like a new ROM and done (Do a Full Wipe followed by a ROM flash before flashing MARS).
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Downloaded but unable to flash file
THREAD LOCKED
Requested by OP.
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