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For Froyo: Google Car Home - Updated Confirmed Working

http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2010/10/car-home-for-android-gets-personal.html
Looks pretty nice - you can have it turn on when you pair with certain BT devices (like your car) and you get a nice interface for use in a car.
It is supposed to be in the market now:
EDIT - not in the market yet - maybe because of our build info.
EDIT AGAIN - the fine print now says only Nexus1 and Moto Droid - so here it is for the rest of us:
Confirmed Working now - thanks to majkeli and TheMaginator below:
1: Install com.google.android.carhome-1.apk
2: Install this CarHome Launcher (first rename it to end with .apk instead of .zip)

All i get is install blocked. Im rooted even. Cant seem to find any 3rd party install settings on froyo?

Mine installed fine, but it's nowhere to be seen in the app launcher. I also noticed that on the installation complete screen, where you usually have the "Done" and "Open" buttons, the "Open" button was disabled and greyed out.
When I attempted a second install, it noted that the app was already there, and installed again, with the same results. Interesting.

smokestack76 said:
All i get is install blocked. Im rooted even. Cant seem to find any 3rd party install settings on froyo?
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You need to enable sideload as was done in 2.1
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G35tr said:
Mine installed fine, but it's nowhere to be seen in the app launcher. I also noticed that on the installation complete screen, where you usually have the "Done" and "Open" buttons, the "Open" button was disabled and greyed out.
When I attempted a second install, it noted that the app was already there, and installed again, with the same results. Interesting.
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+1 same here

drancid said:
+1 same here
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+2 same on my side

Yeah, i posted it before i tried it. I installed via ADB, but same results. Says it istalled successfully and copies it over, but no visible app.
It does uninstall oK.

i can see the wallpaper in live wallpaper gallery but force closes every time i try to apply it

This worked for me:
http //goo.gl/PhoN

CarHomeLauncher
So basically the apk the OP graciously attached does not have the launcher just the app so the launcher is what is needed.
I tried this and it worked:
1: Install the CarHome.apk the OP provided
2: Install this CarHome Launcher (first rename it to end with .apk instead of .zip)
Thanks for the link majkeli

Works like a charm.

theMaginator said:
So basically the apk the OP graciously attached does not have the launcher just the app so the launcher is what is needed.
I tried this and it worked:
1: Install the CarHome.apk the OP provided
2: Install this CarHome Launcher (first rename it to end with .apk instead of .zip)
Thanks for the link majkeli
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Thanks for finding the answer - i rolled back to 2.1, but looking forward to finally using this.

Im not doing something right. Changed the launcher to .apk but it keeps the zip look. Is it supposed to change or something because I can't install. Tried using Sideload wonder and it doesn't recognize me changing the launcher and I tried using Root Explorer and if I click on the launcher it goes inside the app?

flashman2002 said:
Im not doing something right. Changed the launcher to .apk but it keeps the zip look. Is it supposed to change or something because I can't install. Tried using Sideload wonder and it doesn't recognize me changing the launcher and I tried using Root Explorer and if I click on the launcher it goes inside the app?
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Where are you renaming it? On your PC or on the phone? I reccomend you do it via Root Explorer
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glad this is working now This phone cant continue to keep getting better can it?!

alphadog00 said:
Thanks for finding the answer - i rolled back to 2.1, but looking forward to finally using this.
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+1. Had to roll back as well, but I'll save it for the official 2.2 when the time comes. Thanks

Cheers alphadog00! Works great.

Using it and Liking it. Good work people!

I originally renamed it on my pc and when I put it on my phone it didn't change. Didn't think it roils keep the.zip so renamed it and working now. Thanks.
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Really like this app. First time using it and works great. Running froyo.
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Flash 10.1 working (Folio apk)

Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9172522&postcount=2058
Many thanks to supagforce, for this find!!
I personally tested this on TnT Lite 1.02, with no issues in the default browser (other than high memory use, but I guess that's to be expected).
11/29/10 EDIT: Newer Flash version out, GLES optimized. See this post for details: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9476506&postcount=26

Doesn't work on cm6

akodoreign said:
Doesn't work on cm6
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Good point. For cm6.1 beta2, just alter the build.prop as follows:
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
and reboot.
This was not my fix, and I take no credit for it - it was in the big thread. I believe that the forthcoming beta 3 is going to have this change built-in.

roebeet said:
Good point. For cm6.1 beta2, just alter the build.prop as follows:
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
and reboot.
This was not my fix, and I take no credit for it - it was in the big thread. I believe that the forthcoming beta 3 is going to have this change built-in.
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yup that was it. TY !

I can confirm it works on CM6 with the above added to the build.prop. I've done it myself.

Wants to join the party
I have been trying to days now to get this one last piece working. I have copied the flash apk to everywhere I can think of but still can't get it to install. I have tried using ADB (INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_APK), Droid Explorer (crashes while trying to install), made sure SYSTEM was R/W, and still I am stumped.
Any ideas what else I can try? I am running CM v6.1b2.

Gbmedusa said:
I have been trying to days now to get this one last piece working. I have copied the flash apk to everywhere I can think of but still can't get it to install. I have tried using ADB (INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_APK), Droid Explorer (crashes while trying to install), made sure SYSTEM was R/W, and still I am stumped.
Any ideas what else I can try? I am running CM v6.1b2.
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look at the post above about the build.prop change. Btw, there's a beta3 now that does not have this issue, tmk.

Hulu
Can this be hacked to include the mod in the hulu enabled flash apk? Can they be diffed?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=688054
Thanks for all your hard work roe...
The Dude

It worked for me in stock system
roebeet
Please thank supag for me. I am not a programmer, I purchased this item so I could show my patients video and anatomy intructional pics. There is no way I would have been able to use it with out the combined team effort from all you folks.
P.S. The only change I made to the system was loading Launcher Pro.
Thanks again
Wyngnut

Gbmedusa said:
I have been trying to days now to get this one last piece working. I have copied the flash apk to everywhere I can think of but still can't get it to install. I have tried using ADB (INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_APK), Droid Explorer (crashes while trying to install), made sure SYSTEM was R/W, and still I am stumped.
Any ideas what else I can try? I am running CM v6.1b2.
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I am having the same problem trying to install on full vanilla. In fact, my device will not even download the rar...it fails. I had to copy it from another device....so dumb question, i assume i just need to rename the file to apk, not unrar it?

Flash 10.1 fix
I used a RAR extractor on my windows machine then side loaded the APK into SD on system. I then used ES file explorer to find the file On the internal SD and when I opened it it gave me the option to install. Install went off without a hitch.
I have stock system with no ROM changes and I loaded launcher pro which I use instead onf TapNTap. I have now viewed many Utube video's as well as movie trailers with no problems.
Hope that helps
Wyngnut

roebeet said:
look at the post above about the build.prop change. Btw, there's a beta3 now that does not have this issue, tmk.
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My apologies for not explaining more fully. I actually have the build.prop edit in place. I tried copying the flash apk to /system as well as /system/app. My problem is that I can't get it to install. Either I get an error, the program attempting the install crashes, or nothing happens.
By the way, you mention a beta 3 of CM. Any idea where I can find it? I did a quick 'net search but came up with nothing specific for the gtablet. Guess I need to plow through the megathread again.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: Could it be I need to fix flash prior to installing CM? I had to do that with the wifi hack before it would work. Guess I need to get another backup going just in case.
Edit (again): Never mind about Beta 3. I see in the megathread that it is in the works.

For the APK error, not sure about vanilla (never tried it). TnT Lite is 90% vanilla so I figured it should work on full stock.
I usually install with "adb install", which is how I tested it. I assumed a sideload would also work. I haven't put it in /system yet although I probably will do that when I build out TnT Lite 2.00 - that's coming next week btw, as soon as VS sends out their new firmware update and I can get my hands on it.

roebeet said:
For the APK error, not sure about vanilla (never tried it). TnT Lite is 90% vanilla so I figured it should work on full stock.
I usually install with "adb install", which is how I tested it. I assumed a sideload would also work. I haven't put it in /system yet although I probably will do that when I build out TnT Lite 2.00 - that's coming next week btw, as soon as VS sends out their new firmware update and I can get my hands on it.
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Yeah, the ADB install just gave me an invalid APK error so I gave up there.
I may try flashing back to stock(ish) and installing from there.

Wyngnut said:
I used a RAR extractor on my windows machine then side loaded the APK into SD on system. I then used ES file explorer to find the file On the internal SD and when I opened it it gave me the option to install. Install went off without a hitch.
I have stock system with no ROM changes and I loaded launcher pro which I use instead onf TapNTap. I have now viewed many Utube video's as well as movie trailers with no problems.
Hope that helps
Wyngnut
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+1 on that. Same setup and very easy fix. Thanks for this!

still no luck..
roebeet said:
Good point. For cm6.1 beta2, just alter the build.prop as follows:
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
and reboot.
This was not my fix, and I take no credit for it - it was in the big thread. I believe that the forthcoming beta 3 is going to have this change built-in.
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this doesn't work for me.. in fact i opened the build.prop file and the properties were already set to the same values.. i'm running tnt lite 2.0. any suggestions?
i'm willing to even use CM if it'll mean running flash player, but so far this rom has been the most stable.

Works on the stock "out of the box" G Tablet!!

S_C_B said:
Works on the stock "out of the box" G Tablet!!
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I am having the same problem as iksnae. I changed the Rom to TNT Lite 2.0.2 prior to loading the 10.1 Flash Player. I get Youtube videos and even Angry Birds but I can't get flash video from CNN or Hulu? Should I flash back to stock and then add flash. If so can someone point me to that thread? Every other hack has worked perfectly.

cbrownesq said:
I am having the same problem as iksnae. I changed the Rom to TNT Lite 2.0.2 prior to loading the 10.1 Flash Player. I get Youtube videos and even Angry Birds but I can't get flash video from CNN or Hulu? Should I flash back to stock and then add flash. If so can someone point me to that thread? Every other hack has worked perfectly.
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My GTab was configured like yours. I unintalled Flash 10.1 and loaded the vanilla "out-of-the-box" Rom version. This version also had the clockwork menu so when you Flash don't panic if you see this pop up, just follow the instructions for loading the update.zip file from the /sdcard (I think it was option 2). I then side loaded Flash 10.1.apk from the PC to /sdcard and using ES File Explorer to access /sdcard, I doubled clicked on the Flash 10.1.abk to install.
Then I reinstalled TnT_Lite 2.0, flashed and then TnT_Lite 2.02 & Flashed this update.
ESPN3 works great. Also get Flash_TV from the Android Market and you now have IPTV. I am anxious to get the docking module so I can stream HDMI 1080P to my 46" LCD. No more cable, no more monthly cable bills (I do get internet 28MB/sec service).
Still looking for an optimized Nvidia Tegra 2 video media player that will take advantage of the processors embedded video encoder functions. I expect this will play HDMI 1080P movies quite nicely. Rock Player is rumored to be working on a dual core Cortex 9 version. Right now it plays using the software control option and is slow and clunky.
I believe that Flash 10.1 is optimized for the Nvidia Tegra 2 processor and it is quite nice. The streaming videos play smoothly. Not sure how they will play in HD when using the docking module and the HGMI connection to the large screen.
Best of luck. It's easy once you figured out how to do the original Flash load(s).
EKS

roebeet said:
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9172522&postcount=2058
Many thanks to supagforce, for this find!!
I personally tested this on TnT Lite 1.02, with no issues in the default browser (other than high memory use, but I guess that's to be expected).
11/29/10 EDIT: Newer Flash version out, GLES optimized. See this post for details: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9476506&postcount=26
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Thank you for this 11/29 edit pointer to the flash apk file (rename txt to API), all I have done is rooted thus far with z4root, stock TnT, and now YouTube videos work!

[MOD][Comrom]How-to update to swype beta 3.0 with installer link[6/25]Updated

1. Change input method to any other keyboard.
2. In the /system/app folder, delete Swype.apk
3. In the /system/lib folder, delete libSwypeCore.so
4. In the /data/data folder, delete the com.swype.xxx folder
5. In the /data/dalvik-cache folder, delete the [email protected]@swype.... file.
6. REBOOT OR IT WON't INSTALL PROPERLY
7. Install and run the swype beta installer and follow the on-screen instructions. Installer link here http://db.tt/cD8HXlI
You also can rename the files to .xx.bak so you have a backup. This works 100% for me on Com Rom 2 after just installing today so I don't know how this will work on systems that have been used daily for a while.
I take no part if none of this works and permanently deletes swype from your phone. Your own fault.
Credit to google leading to this post by Snow02 on droid x forums

What exactly is it?
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A keyboard
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Its the newest version of swype. I was running it when I was using JTs CM7 but I thought it was worse then our TW swype.
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representingcochran said:
Its the newest version of swype. I was running it when I was using JTs CM7 but I thought it was worse then our TW swype.
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How is it worse?

Its not I just swyped this from 3.0 I personally think its better I didn't make a single mistake while writing this when I usually do with older versions.
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tonu42 said:
Its not I just swyped this from 3.0 I personally think its better I didn't make a single mistake while writing this when I usually do with older versions.
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I completely agree with you, its a complete improvement from the last version. The word suggestion window is gone and moved to a frame above the keyboard, word prediction is way more accurate, swyping is more accurate, etc.

I'm a big swype user, so thanks for the instructions...may give this a whirl.

Where can I find the swype beta installer?
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http://beta.swype.com
The biggest change (other than tablet support) with Swype 3 isn't even the much improved suggestion window or the faster and more accurate swiping: it's that Swype now does predictive tapping too.
No more need to switch between Swype and the stock keyboard or SwiftKey if you aren't in a swiping mood. That's why their tagline for 3.0 is - and I'm not making this up, just watch their promo videos - "Stroke it AND poke it."

So what color is the new swype?
Edit: My sywpe expired so im being forced to update. Instructions worked perfectly thnx.

Thanks for the instructions. Worked perfectly. Now to get used to the slightly different interface...

Thanks for putting this little tutorial out there cuz after updating to UKB2.1 the swype keyboard stopped working
I admit I might not the most brainy person when it comes to this
Had a heck of a time figuring out how to remove those system files... finally resorted to Root Explorer (paid app) to remove these files (I am sure there was a way to do it without, but I refer you to the above comment)
For some reason the swype beta likes to be authenticated twice...
and after the second authentication process, I made sure to reboot before using the keyboard...
so far it is working and I like the new keyboard... (I had better since it would take me another whole afternoon to figure out how to install the old swype keyboard)
thanks again and keep up the good work

jabberjaw said:
Thanks for putting this little tutorial out there
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+ 1 - thanks button was hit
jabberjaw said:
Had a heck of a time figuring out how to remove those system files... finally resorted to Root Explorer (paid app) to remove these files (I am sure there was a way to do it without, but I refer you to the above comment)
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Glad you got it worked out, but wanted to let you know not to feel bad about going to root explorer. You will likely find that you have a lot of uses for it - there is a LOT that goes on round here that having root explorer makes life a lot easier to follow...
Enjoy!

I just updated to 2.1 and my swype crapped out on me too. I've tried everything to get it working, but nothing works.
I've been trying to delete the swype.apk and other files instructed here, but they won't delete. 'don't have permission," "read only" or "Cannot Delete." I'm using Root Explorer too, and trying to switch Mount r/o to r/w, and it won't change! Someone help me! I'm going through Swype withdrawls already!
What program is everyone using to locate and delete files?
BTW, I've switched keyboards before I try to delete, still no luck.

neotrixy,
i remember having similar difficulty
try changing [mount r/o] button before you select the app you want to delete,
couldn't find a another protected system app to delete to try this again, but I was able to switch the mount button back and forth by pressing the grey button at the top of the screen
hope this helps
ps- i did find that someone posted a swype fix in the UKB thread (not sure if it works)... it is way back in the thread... but i had already switched to beta before i found it

No, i think already mentioned, for whatever reason, the button won't change to r/w. It's stuck on r/o. I don't know what the problem is, I've never had a problem like this before.
Thanks for the help though!
Any other ideas?

I think i got it fixed...I downloaded a newer version of Root Explorer, and it let me change the r/w.
Thanks guys!

ok,
It sounds like your Root Explorer program has not been granted superuser permissions yet.
I can't remember when it asked for those permissions, check in your superuser icon to see if Root Explorer is listed in there and has a green circle next to it.
I have been looking in looking around in the Root Explorer menus but don't see anything
I hope it is as easy as clicking the allow button in superuser, if not my other thought would be to uninstall and reinstall Root Explorer to see if it will ask for superuser permissions when you open it up.
good luck

Yes
Thanks for your help. I was so frustrated with Verizon having made that (or so they thought) permanent. That is so stupid they want their people stuck with an old version. Appreciate all your help. God bless in Jesus' Name.

Netflix update?

When I run Netflix, it asks me if I want to update. If I answer OK, it cannot find the updated version. Netflix does not show up at all in the Market. I wonder if the edited build.prop causes this.

I just set up a NC for the wife, found the previous Netflix apk and loaded it, but did not modify the prop file...it works, but still gave the same "update" message (but no update apk). Anyone hear from Netflix on this?

I have a HTC Dinc today there was a update for netflix. So maybe just need to sideload the apk. I will try and find the the apk on my Dinc and try it if it works I will post it. I just tried the one from the one from Dinc it worked and took away the update crap. Now if someone can tell me how to add the apk to here I will post it.

I would appreciate the apk if you can post it.
Thanks

Shandon84321 said:
I would appreciate the apk if you can post it.
Thanks
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I tried this and it didn't work for me.
It'll say application not installed every time.
I just click cancel and it loads the app like normal.
As long as it works, I'm not complaining.

Rick_V said:
I have a HTC Dinc today there was a update for netflix. So maybe just need to sideload the apk. I will try and find the the apk on my Dinc and try it if it works I will post it. I just tried the one from the one from Dinc it worked and took away the update crap. Now if someone can tell me how to add the apk to here I will post it.
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When you create a post, scroll down to Additional Options and there is a place to attach files.
I tried editing build.prop to change from Vision to Dinc, but the Market still couldn't find the Netscape app.
Duh, it's not Dinc but Droid Incredible (neither that nor Incredible worked either).

I cannot edit the build.prop file I keep getting an error message. It will not allow me to save the changes for netflix to work. Nook Color Cyanogen Mod7 nightly build 101

bigbob23 said:
but the Market still couldn't find the Netscape app.
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You meant Netflix. Lmao.

bigbob23 said:
When you create a post, scroll down to Additional Options and there is a place to attach files.
I tried editing build.prop to change from Vision to Dinc, but the Market still couldn't find the Netscape app.
Duh, it's not Dinc but Droid Incredible (neither that nor Incredible worked either).
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I didn't change build prop left it as Vision just dropboxed the apk to the nook.

henbo said:
I cannot edit the build.prop file I keep getting an error message. It will not allow me to save the changes for netflix to work. Nook Color Cyanogen Mod7 nightly build 101
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Are you using Root Explorer and changing to R/W? You need long press the file and select open in text editor

Here is the APK from the Dinc

Netflix
I am using ES explorer

Rick_V said:
I didn't change build prop left it as Vision just dropboxed the apk to the nook.
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Where did you find the apk?
Nevermind--I saw the link.

henbo said:
I cannot edit the build.prop file I keep getting an error message. It will not allow me to save the changes for netflix to work. Nook Color Cyanogen Mod7 nightly build 101
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This nook netflix fixer app worked for me. I couldn't mount the /system partition as rw, so I emailed this apk to my gmail account, installed it, and it fixed it for me.

hobbyboy said:
This nook netflix fixer app worked for me. I couldn't mount the /system partition as rw, so I emailed this apk to my gmail account, installed it, and it fixed it for me.
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I installed that and Netscape said that the service is not available on my device.
I looked at the file and it changed the manufacturer line to HTC, but left the model as NookColor. Editing this line fixed it again, so it appears that the Nook Fixer app needs some more tweaking.
Too bad, as it requires many fewer steps than editing build.prop (I use Root Explorer, which allows me to mount the partition as rw).

I tried your fix and I still have the problem anymore suggestions anyone.

I figured that it was because CM7 updated to a newer gingerbread version in the nightlies and netflix isn't compatible, therefore not showing up for an incompatible device in the market
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Actually mine is working now!! Thanks for the help!!!

henbo said:
Actually mine is working now!! Thanks for the help!!!
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I forgot to say be sure to reboot after loading this!

So far mine says there's an updated app but I can continue on and use it as-is, it's not forcing me to do anything..
bigbob23 said:
I installed that and Netscape said that the service is not available on my device.
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You're whipping my ass with this Netscape stuff.

[Q] Android M rooted - Cant edit build.prop

Hey guys,
so I flashed the Android M preview from Vomer, despair M Kernel, and SuperSU and everything is working fine/I have working root access. I am trying to go into the build.prop to edit a few things but every app I use to try and edit it is giving me an error and saying it failed. It is also not saving any changes that I make and try to push through ADB. Does anyone have any idea what is happening here and/or how to fix it?
Thank you in advance.

Try pushing it using and whilst in recovery as a work around. As for the main issue, no idea

I used root explorer(with m and despair kernel) to edit my build.prop, without any issues.

Tried all the major explorer apps while running the M preview on my Nexus 6. None seem to be able to successfully save (some say they did, others report a failed save) the build.prop edit.
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natemup said:
Tried all the major explorer apps while running the M preview on my Nexus 6. None seem to be able to successfully save (some say they did, others report a failed save) the build.prop edit.
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sounds like you might not be doing it right. I use root explorer, copy/paste whatever into the build.prop, save it, then reboot for it to take affect. and it works every single time.

I edited mine just fine with a regular Build Prop Editor from the play store. Runing JDX M preview with despair kernel as well. I needed to get rid of the pesky NAV buttons so I could use LMT.