Hi! I found a way to make any Sense 3.6 skins work on Incredible S (4.0.4) and decided to share this with you guys
As you might know, most of the 3.6 skins on the Play Store and xda work only on 4.0.3 and NOT on stock and unrooted Incredible S. And the best part is that the solution I'll give you doesn't require root access or any superior developer skills I don't know if this is obvious for most of you but I hope someone will find some use for this tutorial.
All you need is:
-some existing skin that you can download from the Play Store or this Forum (just search for sense 3.6 skins)
-Virtuous Ten Studio ([search Google, can't post links sorry )
-com.htc.resources.apk from your phone (system/framework) and place it anywhere on your computer
1. After installing and opening the VTS you just have to go to File>Open Settings>Frameworks and add the framework (com.htc.resources.apk). Name it for example "skin". Then Import and OK.
2. Then on VTS selecet File>New Project>Apk-Project and choose a name for project and solution and location where you wanna save it. Then from the left select Import and find the apk of the skin you have downloaded. After that select Apk-Tool and select the framework (the one you named "skin" in step 1.) Then go to M10-Engine and check the box (probably not necessary). Select OK and it starts to decompile the apk.
3. Double click the AndroidManifest.xml in the Solution Explorer. Now the most important part: change the android:versionCode=xyz to 282066944 so that it is "android:versionCode=282066944". Now click the little x on the androidmanifest.xml tab and save changes.
4. Right click your project and choose Reload Project just to make sure your changes are applied.
5. Right click your project and choose Build apk. It automatically recompiles and signs your apk (easy huh?).
6. Click Binary in the Home tab and select your project. It opens up the folder where your new apk is located. Take that apk and move it to your phone and install. The skin should now show up on the skin chooser (Settings/Personalize/Skin). THAT'S IT!
There you go, hope this solution works for you too and you find this tutorial helpful And it's really easy guys, so don't worry if your not a developer (I'm not in any way). Now enjoy your new, fabulous skins on your Incredible S!! :victory:
That's kind of the hard way to do this and you can run into signature issues depending on how the developer signed the file.. Yes the issue with skins from one phone to another with the same version of sense is the Android code listed in the manifest..this is also the reason why we can't post a update to a skin, but instead have to post any new as a whole new app... Most of us with skins in the market try to keep multiple versions of the apps uploaded in play to accommodate all phones..but is a lot of work.. Your phone and the thunderbolt share and have shared before the ICS update the same version code..I'm currently working on a new collection of skins for play that will be including versions for your phone..so within the next few days, there will be options for you without messing with the manifest and risking messing something up that may not know about
Tikruli said:
Hi! I found a way to make any Sense 3.6 skins work on Incredible S (4.0.4) and decided to share this with you guys
As you might know, most of the 3.6 skins on the Play Store and xda work only on 4.0.3 and NOT on stock and unrooted Incredible S. And the best part is that the solution I'll give you doesn't require root access or any superior developer skills I don't know if this is obvious for most of you but I hope someone will find some use for this tutorial.
All you need is:
-some existing skin that you can download from the Play Store or this Forum (just search for sense 3.6 skins)
-Virtuous Ten Studio ([search Google, can't post links sorry )
-com.htc.resources.apk from your phone (system/framework) and place it anywhere on your computer
1. After installing and opening the VTS you just have to go to File>Open Settings>Frameworks and add the framework (com.htc.resources.apk). Name it for example "skin". Then Import and OK.
2. Then on VTS selecet File>New Project>Apk-Project and choose a name for project and solution and location where you wanna save it. Then from the left select Import and find the apk of the skin you have downloaded. After that select Apk-Tool and select the framework (the one you named "skin" in step 1.) Then go to M10-Engine and check the box (probably not necessary). Select OK and it starts to decompile the apk.
3. Double click the AndroidManifest.xml in the Solution Explorer. Now the most important part: change the android:versionCode=xyz to 282066944 so that it is "android:versionCode=282066944". Now click the little x on the androidmanifest.xml tab and save changes.
4. Right click your project and choose Reload Project just to make sure your changes are applied.
5. Right click your project and choose Build apk. It automatically recompiles and signs your apk (easy huh?).
6. Click Binary in the Home tab and select your project. It opens up the folder where your new apk is located. Take that apk and move it to your phone and install. The skin should now show up on the skin chooser (Settings/Personalize/Skin). THAT'S IT!
There you go, hope this solution works for you too and you find this tutorial helpful And it's really easy guys, so don't worry if your not a developer (I'm not in any way). Now enjoy your new, fabulous skins on your Incredible S!! :victory:
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actually, works just perfect! thanks!
great !
Its good to see it.
But I'm not expert like you people.If possible then please provide a video tutorial.
Another thing is that default themes which I've found on google doesn't load in VTS.Request help in this topic.
In order to access system/framework you need root.
Flawed.
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LamboBull said:
In order to access system/framework you need root.
Flawed.
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You do know that you can browse and copy files from /System without root right?
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You do know that you can browse and copy files from /System without root right?
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Can you show me an explorer that will allow you to copy files from /system without root??
Because last time I checked, every explorer that require r/w access to /system and whatnot required root
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Can you show me an explorer that will allow you to copy files from /system without root??
Because last time I checked, every explorer that require r/w access to /system and whatnot required root
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FX File Explorer non-root. I did not say WRITE, I said READ/COPY from. Also, you can be less jerky about it or have actually read the post.
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FX File Explorer non-root. I did not say WRITE, I said READ/COPY from. Also, you can be less jerky about it or have actually read the post.
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You could also be less jerky in the fact that:
1. You could have introduced said explorer because I have personally never heard of it and have used ES File Explorer or Root Explorer (which in my opinion is just much cleaner in everything)
2. Are you perfect? Because last time I checked, no 1 person on XDA has had a clean perfect record of not accidentally saying something false and that goes for real-life too.
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You could also be less jerky in the fact that:
1. You could have introduced said explorer because I have personally never heard of it and have used ES File Explorer or Root Explorer (which in my opinion is just much cleaner in everything)
2. Are you perfect? Because last time I checked, no 1 person on XDA has had a clean perfect record of not accidentally saying something false and that goes for real-life too.
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1) I'm not being jerky, you rolled your eyes at my statement which was rude. You could've asked "is that possible?"
2) It doesn't matter if it's a file explorer, browser, whatever, as long as you're not writing to non-user space you don't need root. ANY app that can read the sd card can read /system
3) Who said anything about being perfect? I made a very clear statement that was misconstrued. I didn't persecute you over it.
4) This is XDA Developers, not XDA Debators. If you want to argue, that's what PM is for.
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I shall take no credit for any of this. Smartsreenath first put me onto the idea, and pretty much anyone if this forum could've managed it. I just had the time to do it all.
Woo! Snakehult, being a genius, has made a clever little zip that uses proper scripts to just change the required value, instead of the whole file. So! Instead of me making an insane number of zips every time ROMs are updated use these instead. Cheers Snakehult!
Attached is a zip file with a whole lot of flashable zips in it. Don't flash the zip you download, extract that one somewhere and look inside
How to use:
Download the attached zip file, and extract it to somewhere on your computer. Inside the zip are a bunch of folders, each folder named after a ROM for the HTC Legend. Navigate into the folder that shares the name of whatever ROM you are using and inside you will find 6 zip files. These zips are flashable. The the zips are names thus: xxx.zip, where xxx is a number. The lower the number, the higher the apparent resolution. Choose a zip, copy it to your SD card and flash it like any other zip. To revert back to how it was simply flash the "160.zip". This just flashes a completely un-modified version of build.prop for your ROM. Make sure you only use the zips form the correct folder for your ROM, or funny things *might* happen.
More info:
By editing the build.prop file it is possible to increase the dpi of an Android device. This essentially scales everything down, so you can fit more on the screen. This is especially nice for browsing the market and the internet; as well as improving, in my opinion, the overall Android experience. The lower the number in the name of the zip, the higher the apparent resolution. It's worth noting that this does *not* change the actual resolution of the Legend; it's still a HVGA device. So you still can't install apps designed for bigger, more powerful phones, like the HTC Desire or Nexus One. This is a somewhat flawed way of achieving this effect, and can have some ugly side effects:
Some apps simply don't scale
HTC-IME mod ends up screwed
Games *can* be rendered unplayable, but not always. Often the menu is the worst affected part.
A work around to fix a number of issues is to disable the built in compatibility mode of Android, and if I knew a way to do this through a zip, rest assured that I would. It'd save me having to explain how to do it. Alas, I don't know how, so here's how:
In your ROM look for an app called "Spare parts". If it's not there look for it in the market. If you open that app and scroll down to the bottom you will find a checkbox option for "Compatibility mode". Ensure that this is *un-checked*, then reboot. Most issues will be resolved. As I learn more about Android I shall keep an eye out for a way to force apps to scale correctly, and if I ever find one I'll update these.
I have also tried values higher than usual, just for kicks. I don't expect them to be useful, nor will I make actual zip files for them, but I went all the way up to 200; and it felt like I was using an HTC wildfire: everything was really quite cramped.
My personal favourite setup is as follows:
CM 6.1, with a 768MHz overclock
My "lcd-density" (this MOD) set to 130
Launcher Pro Plus with 5 icon rows
Below is a paste of what was the first post (when I was just trying to fix a ****-up on my part), and is now here for reference. It has all of the original build.prop files attached.
Attached is a .zip file, which you will need to extract somewhere. It's not for flashing. Within this zip are several folders, each containing a "build.prop". You'll notice that each folder is named after a ROM: Azure, NeonMOD etc. The "Based-on-stock" folder should cover these ROMs:
[ROM] Based on Official WWE_2.03.405.3 ROM + A2SD [Rev 03 - released]
[ROM] UPDATED Almost Stock Legend HTC WWE 2.03.405.3 Radio 7. 08.35.21
You'll need to use ADB to push these files, as I haven't had time to make flash-able zip's for them yet
Instructions:
1. Extract the zip to a suitable directory, and locate the appropriate build.prop
2. Copy the build.prop to your AndroroidSDK/tools folder
3. Reboot your phone into ClockworkMOD recovery and navigate the the "Partitions menu", then click "mount /system"
4. Connect your phone to the PC and start CMD/a terminal window in your AndroidSDK/tools folder
5. Run the command "adb devices" to ensure that the ADB server is running, and that the PC has detected your device correctly
6. Run these commands in this order:
adb push build.prop /sdcard/build.prop
adb shell
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/system /system
cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/build.prop
This will put your resolution back to default, but should fix everything else too. If you still want a higher resolution then follow the guides in posts 1 and 2 of the other thread. This one.
If you can't use ADB for whatever reason you'll just have to wait it out until myself or someone else create proper, flash-able, fixes. I have done this to try and quickly rectify the issue; assuming, of course, that most people in this forum can use ADB
I will make proper zips, but it's getting late for me...
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hi
here is a zip for neonmod 0.21 with 135lcd, flashed it on my legend today with rom manager
Wow do we have a lot of ROMs...
Anyhoo, I am currently working on appropriate flashable zips for each ROM, and each ROM will have the following versions:
110
120
130
140
150
160 (original)
I'm doin' 'em as fast as I can..
EDIT:
Current thoughts:
All build by Ali Ba have nice, short build.prop files. The current record for the longest one it held by MyTouch Legend...
TheGrammarFreak said:
Wow do we have a lot of ROMs...
Anyhoo, I am currently working an appropriate flashable zips for each ROM
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Awesome!
All our lovely ROMs are actively being used, and its great.
Thx for all hard work!
No worries, I hope I haven't missed one
Now to sign 50 60 zip files...
EDIT:
DONE! All finished. I really hope they work. I can't test them all, but there is no reason why they won't work. Lemme know either way.
nice job
thanks bro
nice
spare parts is also in neonmod
xennr3 said:
nice
spare parts is also in neonmod
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Cool, and you can turn compatibility mode off?
TheGrammarFreak said:
Cool, and you can turn compatibility mode off?
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sure
1234
TheGrammarFreak said:
Cool, and you can turn compatibility mode off?
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thanks for your work! i just tried 130 dpi and it seems really good.. i'll try also others zip asap!
yes with compatibility mode off all softwares i tried work really well!
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sure
1234
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Cool, thanks for the info. I'll update the OP when I'm home
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Wow, really cool mod Love it!
Good job!
Cool, glad you like it
Just flashed 130 for SpeedLegend and it worked like a charm
HTC_IME works here (this isnt the mod)
images dont look so good anymore and stuff, but alright
works fine
edit; TBH I find the 140 to be 'more' compatible overall, and show a better picture (ive tried all the flashables)
thats besides the orgnal setting btw, it gives the best picture by far.
Im on the same DPI and rom as you TheGrammarFreak. works great. Too bad there is no function for more icons on the homescreens with LauncherPro...
SimDroid said:
Im on the same DPI and rom as you TheGrammarFreak. works great. Too bad there is no function for more icons on the homescreens with LauncherPro...
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Yeah it does. On your homescreen press menu, then preferences. In advanced options there is something for it.
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i glad to hear that someone like you got the idea from my thread........good work ...........and nice job.....you will get all help from me and from my friends
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TheGrammarFreak said:
Yeah it does. On your homescreen press menu, then preferences. In advanced options there is something for it.
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yeah, that is for 5 rows on a screen, but you still can't have 5 icons on a row... That's what I want. I tried ADWLauncher again, but it feels so god damn slow.
Ummm, I have 5x5 icons on my desktop with the stock ADW launcher. Just check out "Settings > ADW > Screen prefs > Desktop cols/Desktop rows"
Hello,
I'm running leaked version of 2.2 but apparently issue with any device which is rooted. I'm trying to get "Good for Enterprise" and market does not show it's as avaialble. Good support confirmed that they turned on "copy protection" on their application published to market. here is part of what SDK says
"Forward-Locked Applications
To forward lock an application, set copy protection to "On" when you upload the application to Market. Market will not show copy-protected applications on developer devices or unreleased devices."
Anybody has any idea how to circumvent this?
G
artisticcheese said:
Hello,
I'm running leaked version of 2.2 but apparently issue with any device which is rooted. I'm trying to get "Good for Enterprise" and market does not show it's as avaialble. Good support confirmed that they turned on "copy protection" on their application published to market. here is part of what SDK says
"Forward-Locked Applications
To forward lock an application, set copy protection to "On" when you upload the application to Market. Market will not show copy-protected applications on developer devices or unreleased devices."
Anybody has any idea how to circumvent this?
G
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This was in the known issues thread on the first page of the forum, it should resolve the issue by tricking the market into thinking you are running JH7, a released firmware.
Originally Posted by j101399j
#1 Backup your current build.prop just in case.
Using rootexplorer on the phone or on your PC with droid explorer, create a copy of the one in your /system folder.
Fastest way it to use the build.prop file located in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=4341. Download and unzip the file.
2. Then using rootexplorer on the phone or on your PC with droid explorer, replace the one in your /system folder.
3. Reboot your phone
If you want to edit the file yourself:
1. Use rootexplorer or droid explorer, navigate to /system and look for the build.prop file.
2. Copy it to your sdcard or copmputer.
3. Mount your usb drive,
4. Locate the file on your sdcard, then right click it and select open with
5. Select notepad;
6. add the # to the current fingerprint and add the new fingerprint line
7. Then using rootexplorer on the phone or on your PC with droid explorer, replace the one in your /system folder.
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Thanks. That did it.
Great to hear, that is why among many other reasons this place rocks.
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Here is correct link for build.prop if somebody needs it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8417664&postcount=434
MIUI Desire
hey guys,
I tried your fix to a HTC Desire with MIUI XJ Custom rom and it hasnt worked so far...i think there's a lot more to be changed in this build.prop file than just the fingerprint line.
but thanks for the tip of where to start...
if you know anything else please let me know...
cheers
Hi guys this is a MOD for Vibrant ported from i9000 forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=759537) to remove annoying Samsung incremental ringtone "feature"
Update:
Attached file is a Tested Bionix-V CWM update.zip, should work on any deodexed KA7 ROM
Also note you can use this on an odexed rom as long as you delete the phone.odex file.
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Install instructions:
1. Reboot in recovery.
2. Apply ConstantRT-Phone.zip update.
3. Reboot the phone.
Notes:
-The update clear dalvik-cache to avoid issues (reboot should take a bit longer the first time after applying this).
-If you want to apply Phone.apk manually just extract apk from the zip file and copy over /system/app/ (root needed)
if you want make it for your ROM just follow the following steps.
Thanks to:
s15274n, YetisAreReal, MoWeb and Br1cK'd from think tank thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863033
the_ozyrys from i9000 forum goes the credits for finding this.
Detailed procedure for making the mod:
0. Download Apk Manager from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
1. Get your Phone.apk (/system/app/Phone.apk) and copy it to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding.
2. Get twframework-res.apk (system/framework/twframework-res.apk) and copy it to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding.
3. Open Apk Manager running Script.bat inside apk_manager folder.
4. Choose option 22 and select the number corresponding to Phone.apk.
4.5. Choose option 19 (compression level) and select 7 (maybe works with 9, i just tried with 7 and worked).
5. Choose option 10 and when asked drag twframework-res.apk to it.
3. Open folder with Phone source (<Apk Manager folder>\projects\Phone.apk\smali\com\android\phone ).
4. Open file Ringer$1.smali with your favourite text editor.
5. Find lines (2 lines) that reads:
Code:
invoke-virtual {v1, v5, v4, v3}, Landroid/media/AudioManager;->setStreamVolume(III)V
6. Delete this lines, save the file.
7. Go back to Apk Manager and choose option 11, when asked if a system apk choose "yes", then when asked if u want to put aditional files say "yes".
8. When "Press any key to continue . . ." appears go to apk_manager\keep\ and remove classes.dex (this is the compiled modified data or something ), then press Enter to finish.
9. Put the phone into Flight mode.
10. Go to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding and push unsignedPhone.apk as Phone.apk into /system/app folder
10.5 Turn Flight mode off and/or reboot the phone to avoid FCs.
11. Enjoy constant-volume ringtones.
Can you give a bit more info about apk_manager? Thank you...
Thanks for making it work was not working no matter what I tried I am guessing the twframework-res.apk had something to do with it. Also note you can use this on an odexed rom as long as you delete the phone.odex file.
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Can you give a bit more info about apk_manager? Thank you...
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Man, glad you found the way. Three of us in think tank have been going crazy trying to get this to work. I still haven't tested personally, but will soon.
Edited: would be nice to see a little credit thrown to the three of us that have actually been working on this publically in that think tank. I'm sure you've been following it and learning from our trials, which is what this community is about, but just sayin.
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Man, glad you found the way. Three of us in think tank have been going crazy trying to get this to work. I still haven't tested personally, but will soon.
Edited: would be nice to see a little credit thrown to the three of us that have actually been working on this publically in that think tank. I'm sure you've been following it and learning from our trials, which is what this community is about, but just sayin.
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There u go!!!
Muchas gracias senior! I am about to hijack a laptop at the airport and give this a shot. Ok, wrong choice of words, but you get my drift. My apk wil be GingerClone final, I will post my results,and we can get this rolled out to other roms.
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Thanks Worked like a charm - Nero V3.
d3xt3rlab said:
Hi guys this is a MOD for Vibrant ported from i9000 forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=759537) to remove annoying Samsung incremental ringtone "feature"
Attached file is a Tested Modded Nero V3 ROM Phone.apk, should work on any deodexed JL5 ROM
if you want make it for your ROM just follow the following steps.
Thanks to:
s15274n, YetisAreReal, MoWeb and Br1cK'd from think tank thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863033
the_ozyrys from i9000 forum goes the credits for finding this.
Detail procedure for making the mod:
0. Download Apk Manager from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
1. Get your Phone.apk (/system/app/Phone.apk) and copy it to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding.
2. Get twframework-res.apk (system/framework/twframework-res.apk) and copy it to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding.
3. Open Apk Manager running Script.bat inside apk_manager folder.
4. Choose option 22 and select the number corresponding to Phone.apk.
4.5. Choose option 19 (compression level) and select 7 (maybe works with 9, i just tried with 7 and worked).
5. Choose option 10 and when asked drag twframework-res.apk to it.
3. Open folder with Phone source (<Apk Manager folder>\projects\Phone.apk\smali\com\android\phone ).
4. Open file Ringer$1.smali with your favourite text editor.
5. Find lines (2 lines) that reads:
Code:
invoke-virtual {v1, v5, v4, v3}, Landroid/media/AudioManager;->setStreamVolume(III)V
6. Delete this lines, save the file.
7. Go back to Apk Manager and choose option 11, when asked if a system apk choose "yes", then when asked if u want to put aditional files say "yes".
8. When "Press any key to continue . . ." appears go to apk_manager\keep\ and remove classes.dex (this is the compiled modified data or something ), then press Enter to finish.
9. Put the phone into Flight mode.
10. Go to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding and push unsignedPhone.apk as Phone.apk into /system/app folder
10.5 Turn Flight mode off and/or reboot the phone to avoid FCs.
11. Enjoy constant-volume ringtones.
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DUDE!!!! It's alive, it's alive. Nice tutorial.
I hit the thanks button and for Br1cK'd also because he tried to help me.
I assume I need to adb push this to install it?
beren28 said:
I assume I need to adb push this to install it?
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Or you can use root explorer and just copy it over from the SD card. Remember to enable flight mode first and reboot.
Once in a great while flight delays are a good thing. Was able to bribe a very nice person at the bar fir use of their laptop in exchange for drinks. Gave this bad boy anothr run, and after more than a few frustrating days of fc's and this not working, it finally works!
Big thanks to all who collaborated in getting this to the Vibrant. s15274n, Yetis, MoWeb, d3xt3r, it took us a little bit to figure it out, but we got it. Of course all credit goes to the_ozyrys who found the original fix for the i-9000.
I do think that deleting the classes.dex when compiling as a system app is the key. I followed the steps in the op, only thing I did differently was decompile with option 9 instead of 10, and didnt need the dependencies that way. Recompiled as a system app, keeping all but the classes.dex. Went to flight mode, then renamed my original phone.apk from system/app, and pushed the file as per the op. Basically I did everything the same accept for using option 9 to decompile. This works perfectly. No fc's, and on any volume level I have a steady ringer.
I can't post the apk right now, thought I'd be able to if I logged onto the website rather than the app from my phone, no dice, but I will post it the first chance I get.
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Edited: APK attached, this is only known to work on GingerClone Final, build date 12/21. Repeat, I made this from GingerClone, and it may not, probably won't, work for other roms. Backup your files as always. Not with this apk, but I have been stuck in an fc loop with previous attempts and needed to push the stock one via adb, probably won't happen, but a word to the wise.
Can we get a easier way to install this mod? My computer is toast and only able to do things directly on my phone
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Vinsane said:
Can we get a easier way to install this mod? My computer is toast and only able to do things directly on my phone
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Its a rom specific mod as per the i9000 thread. And a new one would need to be made for each rom to match changes made to the respective roms and frameworks. Its not a one size fits all mod. D3xt3r posted one for jl5, specifically nero v3, if that matches your rom you can move it over using your favorite root explorer app directly from your phone.
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that's kinda funny... my friend disliked my phone because of the volume increasing "feature". if this works, i wonder what he'll say lol
Br1cK'd said:
Its a rom specific mod as per the i9000 thread. And a new one would need to be made for each rom to match changes made to the respective roms and frameworks. Its not a one size fits all mod. Dext3r posted one for jl5, specifically nero v3, if that matches your rom you can move it over using your favorite root explorer app directly from your phone.
I have Nero V3. So just download the apk and install using astro?
Sorry for the noob questions. Just don't want to screw anything up.
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Vinsane said:
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Yes you should be able to download his .apk and use it since you are on the same rom. Here is mine for stock JL5 odex/deodex.
Anyone do this for stock JL5?
I am using the attached Phone.apk from Post #1 for Nero V3.The only FC I get is when in Settings->Wireless and network-> selecting Mobile network= FC
EDIT: sorry the FC had nothing to do with the Phone.apk. It was due to the throttle mod I had.
This was running great when I installed it yesterday. Then today I kept getting dropped calls and FC's. I've since reverted and everything is fine. Can't figure out why it worked for a day then decided to give problems.
Running Nero v3 JL5
Hi, I've searched, read, looked - and I'm not finding out how to do this. I've run several roms - and am liking the Precision line - but in the latest one, the swype keyboard was removed...and I really like the swype keyboard. Are there directions on how to get this working in my setup once I've flashed to the Precision 3.5 rom? I cannot figure out how to get a swype keyboard added - regardless of the rom, if it's not already there.....
Currently I'm running one of the other roms - just because I cannot figure out how to get this working. Sorry if I've missed something, I appreciate the time and work ya'll do - so trying to make as much effort as possible before asking repeat questions.
Cheers!
In the ROM you are using now get "super user" access (though I bet you already have it). Then download a file manager that will show root files (I use "Root Explorer" but it is a paid app); the only free file manager that I know of that will give R/W access to the root folders is "Android Mate" (just watch out it tries to be a little more than just a file manager and will try to become your home app, so don't let that happen).
Navigate in your current ROM to "/system/app" and find "swype.apk", then copy it to your external sd card so you will still have it when you load your new ROM.
Load the ROM you want and get "super user" access, download the file manager you used above (Paid or Free), go to your external sd card and copy the "swype.apk", navigate to "/system/app" and paste.
You should now be able to select and use your swype keyboard!
You can also use the free app Super Manager but it also tries to be more than a root explorer. Imo root explorer is well worth paying for.
Jeff,
Thanks - did that; so I'll reflash and try that. Do you know, will this approach work for the life wallpapers also. I started searching for that and gave up since that wasn't a rom deal breaker for me. :/
Thanks again!
Trying to use both the free apps failed - i.e. copying and pasting the Swype.apk does nothing i.e. I'm not ending up with this .apk in my system folder or any other folder I try. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, if you can't actually do this, or what. I don't want to buy something to try and change my keyboard....kinda silly TBH. Anyone know what might be going on?
Cheers!
sawdog881 said:
Trying to use both the free apps failed - i.e. copying and pasting the Swype.apk does nothing i.e. I'm not ending up with this .apk in my system folder or any other folder I try. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, if you can't actually do this, or what. I don't want to buy something to try and change my keyboard....kinda silly TBH. Anyone know what might be going on?
Cheers!
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Easiest way to get swype, I'm using precision as well, google swype beta then register and download swype installer, next install swype installer then run it login with user name and password you registered with it will bring up two options select either then download the rest is self explanitory.
[ROM] Precision 3.5 [Kernel] Suckerpunch #51
jivy26 said:
Easiest way to get swype, I'm using precision as well, google swype beta then register and download swype installer, next install swype installer then run it login with user name and password you registered with it will bring up two options select either then download the rest is self explanitory.
[ROM] Precision 3.5 [Kernel] Suckerpunch #51
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Perfect; worked!
Thanks so much Jivy.
Cheers!
Many users are frustrated by 4.0.3+ AOSP ROMs, as from Android ICS & JB AOSP ROMs there is no Facebook Contacts SYNC.
Well after much drooling and browsing I finally found a way to enable this.:victory:
As stated on website --> http://niranjanthilak.com/facebook-sync-for-android-ics-devices/
and on --> http://www.modaco.com/page/news/_/a...sync-in-ice-cream-sandwich-r140#commentsStart
So, go on at these websites and try youself.:good:
Here, I'm Attaching a modded "ContactsProvider.apk" file that i used, in my CM10 ROM (dated:20121014)
FYI :: First rename file "root//system/app/ContactsProvider.apk" to "ContactsProvider.bak", then delete or rename "root//data/data/com.android.provider.contacts/databases/contacts2.db". Now copy provided "ContactsProvider.apk" to "root//system/app" folder, change permission to 644 and restart the device wait some time for data to sync.
P.S. :; I'm not responsible for data loss, do this on your gut.
Thnkx
If one doesnt wanna share their info with third party apps like HaxSync or FBcontactsync.
There is a great app and info about how to make it by Recognized Developer Deadknight.
Here is the link --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1731298
No go for me. How did you modify your apk file? When I baksmali'd mine, I didn't see a res/variables folder at all like was suggested in the original guide on how to do this. Tried adding it, but ended up with the same thing I get from your file - FC's and no contacts
Thanks. I tried both the given file and the steps. No go.
NegativeOne said:
Thanks. I tried both the given file and the steps. No go.
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Haha I never tried it but yeah ... You should stay here and wait for OP's reply though .
have you changed the permission to 644 thats -rw-r--r--
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Just to be sure .. before doing above step try switching off wifi and data network, and remember to change permission, thn restart
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so:
1) rename original
2) disable all data (airplane mode)
3) delete contacts2.db
4) paste new file in and set permissions.
Sadly, still no good. get FC's in all my apps that use contacts.
You can't just use the modified apk...instead, using the guide and make the necessary changes...the modded apk was not for every ROM...
Ok...to add some details:
For ContactsProvider APK, the file
in question is res/values/arrays.xml
To gain access to this, you must decompile with apktool, not baksmali...
The file provided was for CM10, was it not? I'm running CM10 - the only difference is I'm actually on a Galaxy S3. I've tried with the guide but have met with similar ends.
Only difference is - when I tried manually I did not set my file permissions to 644.
Working like charm mate ...
Thanks a lot ...
I have GT-I9100G
The contacts synchronized smoothly but their pics and birthday aren't synchronized...
ROM : CodeBox 1.6.0 Official
Kernel : Horsepower 3.1.0-Fuss
If you like my post then please hit the button thanks ...
NegativeOne said:
The file provided was for CM10, was it not? I'm running CM10 - the only difference is I'm actually on a Galaxy S3. I've tried with the guide but have met with similar ends.
Only difference is - when I tried manually I did not set my file permissions to 644.
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Hmm...I'm not sure whether all cm system apps will work on any phone...May have certain dependencies...that's why i asked you too mod yourself...did you modify the database (2nd step) or just merely the first step? And by the way, all system apps must have their permissions set to 644 or rw-r--r--...
I thought this one required you to simply delete your contacts2.db instead of modifying it, no?
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I thought this one required you to simply delete your contacts2.db instead of modifying it, no?
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Nope...the first guide actually taught on how to modify...to me, modifying is better than deleting...
yes thats right
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try doing disassembly through apktool .. and doing whats needed to be done .. wish u luck
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/
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for pics .. u can use facebook contact sync app
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s3 system files have different dependencies and so for that u hav to do it yourself.
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well if you .. change the lines in smali codes where columns are first initiated thn thr is no need to modify contacts2.db file
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Thanks guys. I'm going to try this. I've been trying to use the xdaAutoTool wrapper for apktool, and I'm not 100% sure I'm doing it right.
What do I need to do to make sure that it loads the correct framework-res.apk for resource dependencies? I did "install other" and pointed it to the file, but it says "No Framework installed".
If someone could point me to a guide for raw apktool that includes signing the apk (which I understand I must do) and loading a framework dependency, that would work too. Thanks in advance!