Market apps - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have notice this thing. My friend and I have a captivate. In the market I have some apps that is not seen in his market. I was wondering if this had to do with the market update? Or something like carrier thing for roms...
Both of us are rooted. He is still running the stock rom I'm running darky port 7.2.
P.s. the specific app I was unable to find on my friends captivate was 'Google Korean ime '(its a keyboard)
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You are on a i9000 port that may have the market unlocked. Your friend's atoll had at&t restrictions
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So the only way he can get the app is if he flash?
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bluemoon1221 said:
So the only way he can get the app is if he flash?
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Since he is rooted, but still on stock ROM, you need to make a change to your settings.db file to allow non market application installation (0 to 1 type of change). Do the following if you have the Android SDK installed:
adb shell
su
cd /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings
sqlite3 settings.db
update secure set value = "1" where name = "install_non_market_apps";
.quit
Then reboot your phone.
If you don't ADB you'll want to either install it or you can try one of a couple of "one-clickers" on the boards. It's been a while since I've done it myself and if I recall correctly I installed the sqlLite add-on in Firefox to change this setting on my phone.
A quick search found the following link here which looks like it'll do the trick, though I've personally never used it. Look around, as there are others, and decide what would be best/easiest for you.
Or flash with CWM

Cozmo1 said:
Since he is rooted, but still on stock ROM, you need to make a change to your settings.db file to allow non market application installation (0 to 1 type of change). Do the following if you have the Android SDK installed:
adb shell
su
cd /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings
sqlite3 settings.db
update secure set value = "1" where name = "install_non_market_apps";
.quit
Then reboot your phone.
If you don't ADB you'll want to either install it or you can try one of a couple of "one-clickers" on the boards. It's been a while since I've done it myself and if I recall correctly I installed the sqlLite add-on in Firefox to change this setting on my phone.
A quick search found the following link here which looks like it'll do the trick, though I've personally never used it. Look around, as there are others, and decide what would be best/easiest for you.
Or flash with CWM
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Thanks!!
I'm use to allowing non market app restriction with Firefox sq lite manager so that's no big issue for me.
Thanks again for the info!
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Pretty sure you need to edit the fingerprint in build prop to show apps hidden by att...use sgs tools (market fix in app), which as far as I know is now not available on market anymore but can be found on xda
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Airplane mode, turn on wifi, connect to wifi, download restricted apps from unrestricted market
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From a phone

newter55 said:
use sgs tools (market fix in app), which as far as I know is now not available on market anymore but can be found on xda
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Since when? Just downloaded it from market last week.

Miami_Son said:
Since when? Just downloaded it from market last week.
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Keep your backup or find app on xda if you want it. Not sure of status exactly but I think the dev just quite supporting it.
As for the airplane mode that works but market fix eliminates doing it every time
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Related

Android market update.

Apparently google was pushing new market update to all the android runnig phones, is th market update process working in our froyo port? I'm asking as I still have the old version of market.
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Right here at attachements.
Works on my Kaiser
Just open the .apk with a file manager on your phone and install it.
It will replace the old Market.
Nice looking market BTW
Update doesn't work on mine...
Running Gingerbones 5.1 Odexed... Possibly due to the fact that Market is Odexed in this build.. :-(
why need update? the current market is working well on cyanogens 6.1, or no?
syntax1993 said:
Right here at attachements.
Works on my Kaiser
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Syntax was this update pushed to your phone or didyou downloaded it from forums? Actually I,m interested in finding out if our ports can get those updates overt he air.
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-Arturo- said:
Syntax was this update pushed to your phone or didyou downloaded it from forums? Actually I,m interested in finding out if our ports can get those updates overt he air.
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Oh, god no. My phone and pushing are not a good combination.
Can't connect my phone using ADB.
When I want to start up my pc and my phone is connected, it just freezes at the Splash screne until I pull my phone out. Then it boots normally.
Yeah that's probably because it's odex'd. I don't really remember on wich one I tried. If I'm not mistaken it was on Clemsyn's Final Froyo Build.
Downloaded it somewhere off Megaupload. Got the link from some video on YouTube.
I've managed to odex the updated market, and use Terminal Emulator to transfer it to my /system partition overwriting my original market, and it seems to work. Granted I had a gapps FC at boot, but restarted without a hitch.
So far no other FCs, and Market is fully working. Though not sure how many apps I still have available. :-/
Krazy-Killa said:
I've managed to odex the updated market, and use Terminal Emulator to transfer it to my /system partition overwriting my original market, and it seems to work. Granted I had a gapps FC at boot, but restarted without a hitch.
So far no other FCs, and Market is fully working. Though not sure how many apps I still have available. :-/
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I did similar, got the file, sent it to the kaiser, odexed it, sent it back to pc.
Edited my androidinstall.tar, replace old market with new one.
Its working so well, that it detected a gmail update and installed it perfectly (no manual input).
the old market gave me errors doing that, had to manual update.
Nice
Great work
could one of you post the odexed new market?
many thanks!
daedric said:
I did similar, got the file, sent it to the kaiser, odexed it, sent it back to pc.
Edited my androidinstall.tar, replace old market with new one.
Its working so well, that it detected a gmail update and installed it perfectly (no manual input).
the old market gave me errors doing that, had to manual update.
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Odexed new Market
Here you are...
thanks,
I put them in system/app and now market is gone, any ideas? (it is not on the list of applications)
I did this through making an androidupdate.tar file
a.s.j said:
Here you are...
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casacristo said:
thanks,
I put them in system/app and now market is gone, any ideas? (it is not on the list of applications)
I did this through making an androidupdate.tar file
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I do not know... I have put them directly into androidinstall.tar and it works like charm for me...
but... I must say I like the old one more anyway
syntax1993 said:
Can't connect my phone using ADB.
When I want to start up my pc and my phone is connected, it just freezes at the Splash screne until I pull my phone out. Then it boots normally.
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same here on polaris with scoot's Kernel With Separate Cache Partition.
also no dialog to choose between charge only/hard drive/etc when connecting to booted pc via usb.
adb does work though, just make sure the drivers are installed on your pc, connect and wait for >120s before calling "adb wait-for-device". once your prompt reappears you are connected and ready for e.g. "adb shell".
use "adb kill-server" and "adb wait-for-device" when you get disconnected (not exactly stable) - i use WiFi Keyboard and WiFi File Explorer from market instead.

[MOD] Hulu mod and Webtop/Hotspot Tether for 4.1.57

I was able to get the hulu mod to work inside dolphin browser HD, and also the tethering option in the laptop dock to work, I used Ririal's script to root the phone on the latest 4.1.57 and then ran these commands in a adb shell as ROOT :
for hulu please updated flash player to 10.2 first in the market then apply the libflashplayer.so (can be found in the latest gingerblur package) file to lib folder of the flash player ::>
cp -f libflashplayer.so /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib
then we go on to unlocking the APN's and borrow some of the code from gingerblur mod from the addons batch file ::>
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /system
cp -f sqlite3 /system/bin/sqlite3
chmod 755 /system/bin/sqlite3
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db "UPDATE carriers set preloaded='false';"
/system/bin/sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db "INSERT INTO carriers (name, numeric, mcc, mnc, apn, user, server, password, proxy, port, mmsproxy, mmsport, mmsc, mmsc2, authtype, type, current, preloaded) VALUES ('AT&T (FREE TETHER)','310410','310','410','wap.cingular','[email protected]','','CINGULAR1','','80','wireless.cingular.com ','80','http://mmsc.cingular.com ','','-1','','1','false');"
reboot
and now you are done, next go to the APN's and check they are unlocked then change the AT$T US tether APN type to nothing, then add the "tether" with a comma at the end of the APN type of AT$T US HSDPA , then reboot the phone, once in webtop you can change from the free tether to hdspa then the verification nag will go away and you will be able use the laptop dock.
If anyone can put all this in a script as i got no brains to do a script right now
DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE OR ANYTHING THAT RELATES TO THIS POST, THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY !
With that being said have fun
EDIT :
And confirmed sideloading working, issue this command in adb shell as ROOT ::>
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db "UPDATE secure SET value=1 WHERE name='install_non_market_apps';"
Then reboot, now you can install apps direct from the sd card.
EDIT 2:
Commands corrected now.
Does the mod retain the tegra specific version of flashplayer?
Well I used the .so file from the gingerblur 7.7 package and the flash player 10.2 from the android market, so does this make it non specific to the tegra chip?
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molotof said:
Well I used the .so file from the gingerblur 7.7 package and the flash player 10.2 from the android market, so does this make it non specific to the tegra chip?
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I used the Market Flash 10.2 and Gungerblur RC1 .so,
Hulu works in Dolphin HD, had to set the user agent to desktop and plugins to always on.
Going to try the webtop over cellular.
How to enable The Hotspot Tether for 4.1.57?
joojle said:
How to enable The Hotspot Tether for 4.1.57?
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Just follow the tethering steps and you are set to turn on hotspot from the settings under wifi.
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molotof said:
Just follow the tethering steps and you are set to turn on hotspot from the settings under wifi.
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I get a syntax error on your first sqlite3 command, something along the lines that it's expecting a ")" ??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1017373
Not to detract from the thread, but this enabler is a simpler way of getting sideloading/tethering APNs installed. No need for manual commands assuming you used the correct tools to root in the first place (i.e. sqlite3 is installed.).
Yeah better off using the scripts now as all is well in gingerblur land
molotof said:
Yeah better off using the scripts now as all is well in gingerblur land
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Thanks for the effort though!
All the thanks go to you and other devs here in xda for such a great job in working on these things and making our lives easier
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Will THis Mod Work without Gingerblur
I've been too lazy to install Gingerblur but wanted to see if this mod will work without it. Thanks!
Couldn't you just use the zip files
(hulu,webtop,hdmi etc) included separately in the kennethpenns gingerblur thread? Wouldnt that work through tenfars cwm without actually installing gingerblur itself or are those specific to gingerblur only?
Edit: Actually I just answered my own question! lol the zips all install fine on stock 4.1.57 with root but do they work? I'll find out soon enough...
Gutterball said:
Couldn't you just use the zip files
(hulu,webtop,hdmi etc) included separately in the kennethpenns gingerblur thread? Wouldnt that work through tenfars cwm without actually installing gingerblur itself or are those specific to gingerblur only?
Edit: Actually I just answered my own question! lol the zips all install fine on stock 4.1.57 with root but do they work? I'll find out soon enough...
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That i have no idea if it is possible or not, as these commands are for the purists that want CrapyBlur on and the original look without doing anything else to the file system.
I think it is in gingerblur add on packages BUT you would need the sqlite from the main package, so i guess this is the best bet for now !
molotof said:
That i have no idea if it is possible or not, as these commands are for the purists that want CrapyBlur on and the original look without doing anything else to the file system.
I think it is in gingerblur add on packages BUT you would need the sqlite from the main package, so i guess this is the best bet for now !
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Actually installing those zips on stock work through cwm! So thats good enough for me! Thats cool! Because I like gingerblur but for some damn reason whenever I install it? my wifi is weak and disconnects alot... I have no idea why??
Indeed got it working
Although, what have you guys seen in terms of how well HULU works? For me it's a little buggy. The video has issues with commercials not loading properly. I assume this is normal.
But all the other video controls seem to be fickle
mattyv said:
Although, what have you guys seen in terms of how well HULU works? For me it's a little buggy. The video has issues with commercials not loading properly. I assume this is normal.
But all the other video controls seem to be fickle
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The reason ads wont play is probably because you have ad blocking setup on your phone. What rom and root did you use? The regular vids will still play but commercials wont come through. LOL big loss!
thanks
you are right. it does work without the ads working. one thing i noticed is that the speed is a little slow on hulu using the webtop. i.e. the video is choppy. has anyone had any experiemce with that? is it something that can be sped up?
mattyv said:
you are right. it does work without the ads working. one thing i noticed is that the speed is a little slow on hulu using the webtop. i.e. the video is choppy. has anyone had any experiemce with that? is it something that can be sped up?
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I noticed that too. Honestly gingerblur somehow, someway was having an adverse reaction on my wifi(though I seem to be the only one with this problem) I flashed back to stock, rooted, installed all the seperate zips from gingerblur without installing gingerblur itself using tenfars cwm recovery. Then I flashed gladiatrix rom also and my wifi has been perfect and hulu is running at normal speed with no choppiness.
The only thing with hulu is you gotta uninstall flash player 10.2 and grab the one from the market. Then grab a file called libflashplayer.so and copy it to data/data/com.adobeflashplayer/lib put it inside that folder using root explorer and it should ask you to overwrite click yes. Then open dolphin hd in settings make sure flash plugin is set to always on and that the agent is set as desktop. Then go to hulu.com click a video and it should play fine and with sound cause I was having a problem with no sound but this fixes it!
As far as the webtop is concerned?I think the webtop in general is buggy and laggy but still an awesome feature to have it probably will get better with more updates.
just wanna be sure here the only line i need to enable the hulu mod is this?
cp -f libflashplayer.so /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib

[Q]Difference between ROM & Kernel?

Would appreciate it if someone can explain to me the difference between a kernel and a Rom.
And also, what does it mean by "pushing to /system/app"?
Thanks in advance.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=kernel+rom
Can someone guide me on how to push an app to system/app please?
I know it has something to do with ADB but I do not know the exact steps. Thanks.
At first you need root access. Then you need an app like 'Root Explorer' and with this app you can push files into /system - folder.
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Imagine a rom as a car. The kernel would be the engine.
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sendokan said:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=kernel+rom
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How about a better answer?
A kernel is a piece of software (kind of like a program/executable) that interfaces directly with your hardware and provides a standardized interface for higher level software to use that hardware.
ROM means Read Only Memory. In this case, ROM is not the proper term but it is in common usage despite the fact that you can write it/overwrite it. Regardless of the details, for your purposes, a ROM is the higher level software that provides interfaces between the kernel and you. E.G. the libraries, windows manager, etc.
I am unsure in this context, but I think the ROM contains the CSC stuff too. The CSC contains stuff specific to a particular locale or vendor such as programs like Layar or codes for APNs.
I followed the above Let Me Google That For You link and this thread was the first one that popped up. I quickly browsed a few other threads but getting any real meaning was going to be quite tedious.
Good luck and have fun.
strikethree said:
How about a better answer?
A kernel is a piece of software (kind of like a program/executable) that interfaces directly with your hardware and provides a standardized interface for higher level software to use that hardware.
ROM means Read Only Memory. In this case, ROM is not the proper term but it is in common usage despite the fact that you can write it/overwrite it. Regardless of the details, for your purposes, a ROM is the higher level software that provides interfaces between the kernel and you. E.G. the libraries, windows manager, etc.
I am unsure in this context, but I think the ROM contains the CSC stuff too. The CSC contains stuff specific to a particular locale or vendor such as programs like Layar or codes for APNs.
I followed the above Let Me Google That For You link and this thread was the first one that popped up. I quickly browsed a few other threads but getting any real meaning was going to be quite tedious.
Good luck and have fun.
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first one is a thread from a year ago with exactly the same title
The kernel manages system resources and functions like a bridge between applications and hardware. One could compare it in many ways, but this is generally what it does.
Thanks all for the explanation. Will search around to understand the differences.
Lunchbox115 said:
At first you need root access. Then you need an app like 'Root Explorer' and with this app you can push files into /system - folder.
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May I know how exactly do I push the apk to /system/app? I have Root Explorer installed already.
Do I move the apk to /system/app then install it from there? Or am I supposed to install the normal way, then shift the apk from /data/app (where apps are usually installed to right?) to /system/app?
Which *.apk do you want to install?
Normally you just have to click on the *.apk (with any file manager) and you can install it.
At first, you need root.
After that, you have a few ways to do this:
Way 1: Use any File Explorer, which can get SU permission and access the system folder.
Then copy & paste
Way 2: You could connect your device to your computer with a USB cable (Debug-Mode on!).
Then you couls google a ADB tool.
Or you open the command line and type this into your cmd:
cd [drive]:\[folder where adb is located]\
adb root
After that you could find out where you are with the "ls" command.
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Lunchbox115 said:
Which *.apk do you want to install?
Normally you just have to click on the *.apk (with any file manager) and you can install it.
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I am actually trying to do this --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123830
Installing
You can install the EDT Tweaks app or you can push it to /system/app
You must push SystemUI.apk to /system/app
I don't want to make a flashable quite yet because I want more experienced users to test this out, etc
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So am I supposed to push first then install or the other way round?
I tried installing the normal way, then shifted the apk from /data/app to /system/app but received an error when I tried to open the app.
Anybody please?

SIM Toolkit for ICSSGS

Dear all,
I am desperately looking for a STK.apk from the ICS SDK.
I am currently unable to install the sdk since I have no access to a computer right now.
Can someone please post a link to the latest stk.apk?
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Edit:
I have found another STK.apk than the one from post 3. The latter one has been extracted from OneCosmic's ICS Beta 1. It works fine for me as well. Apparently my Dual SIM adapter does not need all functions of STK, so it may not work for sending provider codes.
Anyone who is able to use the attached STK with provider codes, please provide feedback for others.
SiriusCybernetik said:
Dear all,
I am desperately looking for a STK.apk from the ICS SDK.
I am currently unable to install the sdk since I have no access to a computer right now.
Can someone please post a link to the latest stk.apk?
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mmeeetooo i need it plzzzzz
Success
To all it may concern:
I downloaded the STP.apk (SIM ToolKit) from the ICS Apps Dump , copied the apk to "system/app" and changed the permissions to Owner: RW, Group: R, Others: R
To do so, use any Root Explorer app.
As I am not yet allowed to paste links, please PM me if you want me to sent it to you.
Works like a charm now...
Steps:
1. Download 'stk.apk' and copy it somewhere on your phone
2. Move it to '/system/app' with a root enabled file manager
3. Change the permissions as described above
4. Reboot
F.y.i.: Root does not work on my ES File Explorer.
I use 'File Manager HD', cause it's easy to use and it is free.
Dont forget to enable root in the settings.
Permissions can be changed by long press on the file.
Doesn't work with 4.0.3 Is there newer apk available?
Toonio said:
Doesn't work with 4.0.3 Is there newer apk available?
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Well I am on Onecosmics great RC1 with "updated" kernel, which is also 4.0.3 and it works perfect. It works even better than on GB.
I am using a dual SIM adapter which needs STK to switch between SIMs. On GB Stock, the process crashed from time to time and I had to restart the phone in order to be able to switch SIMs. Now, I doesn't crash anymore.
- Did you copy the file with a root-enabled explorer and assign the correct permissions?
- Do you have any radio related issues on your ICS installation? (e.g. incoming/outgoing calls working, no mobile data issues etc.)
I did all the things above, can't instal it....
Need other version of stk.apk?
Greetz
I don't think that you need another version, since this one is from the ICS System App Dump and it works perfect with 4.03
Do you receive any FCs on the Phone process? Can you copy stk.apk to system/app ? Did you check permissions (i.e. rw-r--r--)? Is the stk.apk still in the correct folder after reboot? Did you reboot?
A detailed description of what happens would be an asset if you want help.
I did everything as described here. Seems that app somehow works, but something isn't like it should be. My confirmation through stk doesnt reach back to server I guess.
STK depends on RIL!
Toonio said:
I did everything as described here. Seems that app somehow works, but something isn't like it should be. My confirmation through stk doesnt reach back to server I guess.
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I'm not surprised... this is the same behavior I saw on CyanogenMod 7.
SIM Toolkit is heavily dependent on the Radio Interface Layer (RIL) implementation. As I understand it, the RIL is the hardware/software component which interacts with the phone's modem/baseband in order to call, SMS, 3G, etc. SIM Toolkit and USSD codes are all dependent on separate functions in the hardware, and the software layer must also implement hooks for them to work properly. The original poster's SIM switching gadget might work because the functions it relies on are implemented, while the ones we need are not.
Also, I've noticed that certain operations work on Onecosmic's ICS which don't work on Teamhacksung's, such as *522#, my bank's mobile interface. STK has only ever worked for me on Samsung stock ROMs.
More info about Android's RIL software and how it interacts with the hardware: http://www.netmite.com/android/mydroid/development/pdk/docs/telephony.html
Thanks aorth, for this detailed insight.
So I must consider myself as a 'lucky guy'.
Could the issue be fixed by using or porting a Nexus S modem?
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Damn, it won't wok properly then?!
Thx, and I'll keep hoping
I did everything in the steps. It's installed. I can't seem to find it in the app drawer. Nothing in my app drawer is hidden. So, since i can't find it. I can't run it.
Solutions?
Hi, with 'installed' , do you mean 'copied to \system\app' with correct permissions and still there after reboot ?
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not sure if this is the right place to ask but has anyone had an issue while on a call the only way yo talk to the person is either on bluetooth or speaker? btw using kernel that came with rc3plus
I can install it as a normal app or should I be root?
kasitodo said:
I can install it as a normal app or should I be root?
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You must be root and you need a file manager with root access.
c.f. instructions on first page, post #3.
If you are not used to do this kind of stuff, be cautious and follow the instructions step by step. PM me, if you are unsure.
Do it at your own risk. I am not responsible for whatever could be the consequences of your doing.
I've just downloaded and followed the instructions for installation at post #3 and it worked fine! I'm using Onecosmic's ICS RC3.1 in my SGS.
Thanks...
SiriusCybernetik said:
To all it may concern:
I downloaded the STP.apk (SIM ToolKit) from the ICS Apps Dump , copied the apk to "system/app" and changed the permissions to Owner: RW, Group: R, Others: R
To do so, use any Root Explorer app.
As I am not yet allowed to paste links, please PM me if you want me to sent it to you.
Works like a charm now...
Steps:
1. Download 'stk.apk' and copy it somewhere on your phone
2. Move it to '/system/app' with a root enabled file manager
3. Change the permissions as described above
4. Reboot
F.y.i.: Root does not work on my ES File Explorer.
I use 'File Manager HD', cause it's easy to use and it is free.
Dont forget to enable root in the settings.
Permissions can be changed by long press on the file.
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Well, i tryed everything and it doesnt work for me on "Onecosmic's ICS Port Android 4.0.3 RC3.1" :s
PS: I tryed with Root Explorer, Super Manager and even downloaded the app you said, but it doesnt have any option for Root lol, so i cant access those folders :s
NaabKing said:
Well, i tryed everything and it doesnt work for me on "Onecosmic's ICS Port Android 4.0.3 RC3.1" :s
PS: I tryed with Root Explorer, Super Manager and even downloaded the app you said, but it doesnt have any option for Root lol, so i cant access those folders :s
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What exactly does not work? Do you have working root access?
If you are not able to copy the files to the specified location, then either your root is not working or you have not enabled it correctly.
In the app I mentioned, you must do the following:
- start 'file manager'
- press left button and select 'settings' from the context menu
- tick 'Root Explorer' and 'Mount system writeable' checkboxes
- allow the app root access whenever asked...
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SiriusCybernetik said:
What exactly does not work? Do you have working root access?
If you are not able to copy the files to the specified location, then either your root is not working or you have not enabled it correctly.
In the app I mentioned, you must do the following:
- start 'file manager'
- press left button and select 'settings' from the context menu
- tick 'Root Explorer' and 'Mount system writeable' checkboxes
- allow the app root access whenever asked...
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Ofc. i have root access, but for me, it simply didnt work, the app doesnt show in the app list =/

[Script] Removing stupid useless apps from stock

Hi,
When I got my Droid, I couldn't believe all the stuff that came preinstalled with the phone, so I started deleting everything that seemed unnecessary. Given the fact that I already reflashed the phone 20 times in the last week, I made a little script to help me out. I thought I would share it with you in case it comes handy to someone.
BIG NOTE 0: There's a system part that Motorola uses to get stuff from your phone. It's called Data Collector. Whenever any app crashes, it makes quite a big dump, with your network carrier, signal level, applications installed, applications running and a lot of stuff that isn't opt-in. In fact, one of the scripts (/system/bin/bugtogo.sh) can take screenshots of your phone. I don't like being spied, so I tried to remove it all. Cannot be certain though, but I would recommend you to remove, if you like your privacy, at least, the DataCollector apks, and to empty the bugtogo.sh script from /system/bin
BIG NOTE 1: I don't use this phone in the US, so I don't know if I'm breaking part of the CDMA support. It still shows up in every settings and I don't have any reason to think it won't work, but since I can't test it in anything except GSM/UMTS, I can't know it for sure.
BIG NOTE 2: The script will install Apollo (Music Player), Nova Launcher (homescreen replacement), and Cyanogenmod's Gallery app. If you don't want them and want to keep Blur and the default gallery (the script doesn't remove the music player just in case it's needed by some other app), then don't use this script, or modify it as you wish.
BIG NOTE 3: I am not responsible for anything if this causes a mess. Worst case scenario you'll need to flash back the system partition (fastboot flash system system.img), and then reroot your phone. You have been warned.
This is what it removes:
Code:
/system/app/DataCollection.apk
/system/app/DataCollection.odex
/system/app/DataCollectorProvider.apk
/system/app/DataCollectorProvider.odex
/system/app/DataCollectorService.apk
/system/app/DataCollectorService.odex
/system/app/blur-services.apk
/system/app/blur-services.odex
/system/app/blur_facebook.apk
/system/app/blur_facebook.odex
/system/app/blur_flickr.apk
/system/app/blur_flickr.odex
/system/app/blur_kaixin001.apk
/system/app/blur_kaixin001.odex
/system/app/blur_lastfm.apk
/system/app/blur_lastfm.odex
/system/app/blur_orkut.apk
/system/app/blur_orkut.odex
/system/app/blur_photobucket.apk
/system/app/blur_photobucket.odex
/system/app/blur_picasa.apk
/system/app/blur_picasa.odex
/system/app/blur_youtube.apk
/system/app/blur_youtube.odex
/system/app/vzw_vnav_DROID4.apk
/system/app/vzwapnpermission.apk
/system/app/MyVerizon.apk
/system/app/VerizonSSOEngine.apk
/system/app/MotoVzwAtCmdPlugin.apk
/system/app/MotoVzwAtCmdPlugin.odex
/system/app/VzwController.apk
/system/app/VzwController.odex
/system/app/VzwDeviceSetup.apk
/system/app/VzwDeviceSetup.odex
/system/app/VzwEntitlementService.apk
/system/app/VzwEntitlementService.odex
/system/app/VzwPhoneService.apk
/system/app/VzwPhoneService.odex
/system/app/VCast.apk
/system/app/VCastStub.apk
/system/app/VCastTones.apk
/system/app/VCASTVideo.apk
/system/app/VmmGallery.apk
/system/app/com.motorola.android.server.ims.apk
/system/app/com.motorola.android.server.ims.odex
/system/app/com.motorola.android.settings.aplogd.apk
/system/app/com.motorola.android.settings.aplogd.odex
/system/app/VmmBackupManager.apk
/system/app/VmmBackupManager.odex
/system/app/VmmGallery.odex
/system/app/SmartActionFW.apk
/system/app/SmartActionFW.odex
/system/app/SmartActions.apk
/system/app/SmartCarDock.apk
/system/app/SmartDock.apk
/system/app/ZumoService.odex
/system/app/ZumoService.apk
/system/app/WelcomeWebtop.odex
/system/app/WelcomeWebtop.apk
/system/app/WeatherWidget.apk
/system/app/VZWInstaller.apk
/system/app/Vvm.odex
/system/app/Vvm.apk
/system/app/VSuiteApp.apk
/system/app/VRDClient.apk
/system/app/VMMServiceInterface.odex
/system/app/VMMServiceInterface.apk
/system/app/VideoSurf.apk
/system/app/Videos.apk
/system/app/VideoCalling.apk
/system/app/Swype.apk
/system/app/SocialShare.odex
/system/app/SlingBox.apk
/system/app/SocialShare.apk
/system/app/SlackerRadio.apk
/system/app/RichLocationVzW.apk
/system/app/Protips.odex
/system/app/Protips.apk
/system/app/PlusOne.apk
/system/app/PhotoEditor.odex
/system/app/PhotoEditor.apk
/system/app/OnlineAlbum.odex
/system/app/OnlineAlbum.apk
/system/app/NflMobile.apk
/system/app/Netflix.apk
/system/app/MusicStore.apk
/system/app/MotorolaAccountSetup.apk
/system/app/MotorolaAccountSetup.odex
/system/app/MotoEmailConfig.apk
/system/app/MotoDockHelperService.odex
/system/app/MotoDockHelperService.apk
/system/app/MotoConnect.odex
/system/app/MotoConnect.apk
/system/app/MotoCastDashboard.odex
/system/app/MotoCastDashboard.apk
/system/app/motoactv.apk
/system/app/MotMusic.apk
/system/app/MotGallery.apk
/system/app/MCDownloadManager.odex
/system/app/MCDownloadManager.apk
/system/app/Kindle.apk
/system/app/JunosPulsePlaceholder.apk
/system/app/IlsVzW.apk
/system/app/HuxVmmSetting.odex
/system/app/HuxVmmSetting.apk
/system/app/HuxSnCClient.odex
/system/app/HuxSnCClient.apk
/system/app/GuidedTours.apk
/system/app/GuidedTours.odex
/system/app/HelpCenter.apk
/system/app/FileManager.apk
/system/app/FileManager.odex
/system/app/Facebook.apk
/system/app/DockService.odex
/system/app/DockService.apk
/system/app/DlnaSystemService.odex
/system/app/DlnaSystemService.apk
/system/app/DLNA.odex
/system/app/DLNA.apk
/system/app/DemoMode.odex
/system/app/DemoMode.apk
/system/app/ContactIce.odex
/system/app/ContactIce.apk
/system/app/Cmas.odex
/system/app/Cmas.apk
/system/app/BuaContactAdapter.odex
/system/app/BuaContactAdapter.apk
/system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.odex
/system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.apk
/system/app/BlurChooser.odex
/system/app/BlurChooser.apk
/system/app/BackupRestoreConfirmation.odex
/system/app/BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk
/system/app/BackupAssistanceClient.odex
/system/app/BackupAssistanceClient.apk
/system/app/ArcVideoEditorLite.apk
/system/app/android-syncservice-app.apk
/system/app/OutOfBox.odex
/system/app/OutOfBox.apk
/system/app/FriendFeed.apk
/system/app/FriendFeed.odex
/system/framework/com.motorola.MCDownloadLibrary.services_lib.jar
/system/framework/com.motorola.MCDownloadLibrary.services_lib.odex
/system/framework/com.motorola.motoconnect_lib.jar
/system/framework/com.motorola.motoconnect_lib.odex
/system/framework/com.motorola.vzw.vmm.helper.jar
/system/framework/com.motorola.vzw.vmm.helper.odex
/system/framework/com.motorola.vzw.vmm.util.jar
/system/framework/com.motorola.vzw.vmm.util.odex
/system/framework/com.scalado.android.photoeditor.jar
/system/framework/com.scalado.caps.jar
/system/framework/com.verizon.phone.jar
/system/framework/com.verizon.phone.odex
/system/framework/com.vzw.android.gex.jar
/system/framework/com.vzw.android.gex.odex
/system/framework/com.vzw.android.hux.jar
/system/framework/com.vzw.android.hux.odex
/system/framework/com.vzw.android.jar
/system/framework/com.vzw.android.odex
/system/framework/com.vzw.android.smart.jar
/system/framework/com.vzw.android.smart.odex
Instructions:
1. Root your phone if you haven't already
2. Install Busybox from Google Play if you haven't already
2. Uncompress the zip into your internal sdcard. You should get this:
Code:
/sdcard/removecrap/Apollo.apk
/sdcard/removecrap/Gallery2.apk
/sdcard/removecrap/com.teslacoilsw.launcher-1.apk
/sdcard/removecrap/remover.sh
3. Run from a terminal on the phone, or from adb (always as root)
sh /sdcard/removecrap/remover.sh
4. Wait until the phone reboots
5. 200 extra Mb of system and a lot more free ram for your apps. Oh, and Motorola won't get another bug report from you
EDIT: Ooops, Reupdated the zip file, it was deleting one extra file (motosignature inside the framework folder)
EDIT2: Didn't catch Carrier IQ's qer binary on /xbin. Unfortunately we can't touch those binaries since they're in the randisk, so I updated the script so it removes the logfile qe generates and replaces it with a folder so it can never write the scan results again (thank you bofh.bug for the links!)
That's great, but you'll probably have trouble installing whatever official update comes next, since the updates generally expect certain apps to exist (with correct checksums too) so that they can be updated.
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highlandsun said:
That's great, but you'll probably have trouble installing whatever official update comes next, since the updates generally expect certain apps to exist (with correct checksums too) so that they can be updated.
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Probably OTAs will fail after running the script, but fixing it is as easy as reinstalling the system partition with fastboot and then applying the OTA
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This does disable all data connectivity (3G/4G) for CDMA users, you can still receive texts and calls, but will not be able to get data services.
When I have time I will make update this script to work with CDMA users.
arleslie said:
This does disable all data connectivity (3G/4G) for CDMA users, you can still receive texts and calls, but will not be able to get data services.
When I have time I will make update this script to work with CDMA users.
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Were you able to fix the script so it works for CDMA users? Or, do you know what apps breaks it?
Very nice script, thanks. Easy way to run it by using Root Browser: open as script. But as for me QuickPick is better than ICS Galerry
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Hi biktor_gj , could you make a similar script for Android 4.1.2? Very grateful in advance
Tanzior said:
Hi biktor_gj , could you make a similar script for Android 4.1.2? Very grateful in advance
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I did again the script for the jelly bean update. This time it removes less crap, since it seems Motorola left a bit less than on previous versions. This will remove the annoying "Foreign card" warning when you boot the phone with some non-verizon sim, the acoustic warning when you turn up the volume, smart actions and so on.
IT WON'T REMOVE THE APPS. It will leave them here:
Apps: /system/app/oldapps
system binaries: /system/bin/oldbin
Framework: /system/framework/oldframework
If you encounter any problem, you can simply move back the files through adb and the phone will be like before applying the script.
NOTE: Only tested on GSM. Probably won't work on CMDA since it's missing most of the Verizon stuff. If you can identify which apps are needed for CDMA to wokr again tell me and I'll update the script accordingly.
I run the script from ADB and worked like a charm. Been using it for 24hours and no problems so far, but you never know, so use at your own risk
Code:
[email protected]:~/Documents# adb push removecrap2.sh /sdcard/removecrap2.sh
[email protected]:~/Documents# adb shell
[email protected]_maserati:/ $ su
[email protected]_maserati:/ # sh /sdcard/removecrap2.sh
It works great, thank you. Good work.
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Hi to all, i found two app : ModemPanicReporter.apk and ModemStatsService.apk. What they are doing ? Maybe it is necessary to remove they too ? Removing these applications will improve battery life.
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