[Q] bootanimation - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello guys
I am at 4.4.4 rooted and I just realized that I cannot install a custom bootanimation on my Z1. I tried with recovery, manually, with app but nothing. Pls help me

mitsosJL said:
Hello guys
I am at 4.4.4 rooted and I just realized that I cannot install a custom bootanimation on my Z1. I tried with recovery, manually, with app but nothing. Pls help me
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You know there's just one solution to this, and it takes time..

ruggyboss said:
You know there's just one solution to this, and it takes time..
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Which?

mitsosJL said:
Hello guys
I am at 4.4.4 rooted and I just realized that I cannot install a custom bootanimation on my Z1. I tried with recovery, manually, with app but nothing. Pls help me
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It seems to me that you have problem either of your root or correct permission of bootanimation you try to install. What happened when you try to install it?

kulvertti said:
It seems to me that you have problem either of your root or correct permission of bootanimation you try to install. What happened when you try to install it?
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I'm rooted and it isn't the permissions
I even deleted the original bootanimation and when opened again the folder it was there again

mitsosJL said:
I'm rooted and it isn't the permissions
I even deleted the original bootanimation and when opened again the folder it was there again
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You used file explorer to check out your /system/media folder right? which one? But if you delete something there it not supposed to be there if you have correct rw permission there. I first think that it could be problem with bootanimation you try to install but if you can't delete something there for good I guess first look at your permission to write that folder.

kulvertti said:
You used file explorer to check out your /system/media folder right? which one? But if you delete something there it not supposed to be there if you have correct rw permission there. I first think that it could be problem with bootanimation you try to install but if you can't delete something there for good I guess first look at your permission to write that folder.
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I tried many and different bootanimations not just one and with different ways. I'm rooted and I use the root browser and the permissions are right. But the when I delete the original bootanimation or overwrite it after entering the media file it is there. (when I tried with recovery I got an error)

mitsosJL said:
I tried many and different bootanimations not just one and with different ways. I'm rooted and I use the root browser and the permissions are right. But the when I delete the original bootanimation or overwrite it after entering the media file it is there. (when I tried with recovery I got an error)
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May I ask if you can change anything else in that folder in away it last after reboot?

kulvertti said:
May I ask if you can change anything else in that folder in away it last after reboot?
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Basically no and yes. I moved the audio folder it moved successful but when I got back it was both at the moved and original location.
It's like the system generates the missing files by it self

mitsosJL said:
Basically no and yes. I moved the audio folder it moved successful but when I got back it was both at the moved and original location.
It's like the system generates the missing files by it self
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I was suggesting factory reset.. Anyway have you tried another root file manager? (i use root explorer and everything works here, but you should try several apps)

ruggyboss said:
I was suggesting factory reset.. Anyway have you tried another root file manager? (i use root explorer and everything works here, but you should try several apps)
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Nope I prefer staying with the original bootanimation than doing factory reset

mitsosJL said:
Basically no and yes. I moved the audio folder it moved successful but when I got back it was both at the moved and original location.
It's like the system generates the missing files by it self
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Root again. Use "Easy Root Tool". If it stuck cleaning part just run it again and you should be good.

I was trying to change Xperia S bootanimation last year. Ending up to find that problem is much deeper then basic root and root explorer.
Didn't find the way how to apply custom one.
As I remember is somehow connected with bootloader or kernel
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Don't know about Xperia S but with Z1 I can change bootanimation. I use X-plore by Lonely Cat Games with r/w rights and have zero problems.

I would suggest you do not have root.
Check if you have killed the ric.
Goto sys/kernel/security/Sony_ric and see if the file called enable says 0 or 1. Also check it just after a reboot.
If it's a 1 you will lose write permissions to the system partition after a reboot, which explains the symptoms you are talking about.
Changing the boot animation had nothing to do with kernel or bootloader, you just have to change the bootamimation.zip in system /media
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gregbradley said:
I would suggest you do not have root.
Check if you have killed the ric.
Goto sys/kernel/security/Sony_ric and see if the file called enable says 0 or 1. Also check it just after a reboot.
If it's a 1 you will lose write permissions to the system partition after a reboot, which explains the symptoms you are talking about.
Changing the boot animation had nothing to do with kernel or bootloader, you just have to change the bootamimation.zip in system /media
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It is 1
What should I do to fix it?

mitsosJL said:
It is 1
What should I do to fix it?
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Root your device again. Go here [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900 and follow instructions from OP.

Flash this https://www.dropbox.com/s/hvzh6ztcuur3vzw/disable_ric_file.zip
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Related

[MOD] Shutter/Auto focus Sound Off For LG 4X HD

This MOD base on V10F Deodex ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871858
==== Download Section ====
1. Download Link from my blog Shutter/Auto focus Sound Off (adb installer)
2. CWM installer in Thread
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==== Feature ====
1. turn off auto focus sound
2. Modify Tone4 in Shutter Sound to silent
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==== Installation Guide ====
1. use app that can edit permission such as Root Explorer
rename /system/app/CameraApp.apk - > /system/app/CameraApp.apk.bak (backup original CameraApp.apk)
2. copy CameraApp.apk to /system/app/CameraApp.apk
3. edit permission as picture below
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Thanks, will give this a go later.
The default 4th shutter sound is horrible - why would you ever want to use it?
Glad to get rid of it! :good:
Need original cameraapp
The modified version keeps crashing, and i deleted thr stock app by mistake, can u send me the original cameraapp. Apk?
Thank u so much!
yousefhammad said:
The modified version keeps crashing, and i deleted thr stock app by mistake, can u send me the original cameraapp. Apk?
Thank u so much!
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you can get on top thread
somboons said:
you can get on top thread
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Cant find it. I need the stock app. Sorry for the hassle
updating installer in top thread.
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app
somboons said:
updating installer in top thread.
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app
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Got it thanks alot
somboons said:
updating installer in top thread.
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app
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I just install the app like any other without problems.
Now I don't remember if SU ask for permission or not but, I just install, reboot and...done.
Thank you! Works perfect !
Do i need to be rooted?
Will we loose it if we get a fw update?
profyler said:
Do i need to be rooted?
Will we loose it if we get a fw update?
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You need to be rooted, at least to be able to use AntTek and Root Uninstaller, and no, you won't loose it in case of FW update, unless the upgrade is for the camera too... but the process is fast. 5 minutes and its done
RuedasLocas said:
You need to be rooted, at least to be able to use AntTek and Root Uninstaller, and no, you won't loose it in case of FW update, unless the upgrade is for the camera too... but the process is fast. 5 minutes and its done
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Thanks Dude, but did download the ICS Camera, to take pictures without shutter sound.
Ruedas, a rooted phone doesnt receive OTA updates, right?
strange thing that i downloaded the apk, tried to install it but wouldnt work even after changing permissions. Had no camera forawhile. Downloaded the stock apk, just copy and pasted it in the folder and all of a sudden i have my camera back with no shutter sound...no idea why but thanks
I'm trying my best to fix (IOW; mute) the shutter sound on my GF's O4X. While I believe I understand how this is done, I'm not able to actually get it done.
I've managed to get the phone rooted (thanks to alexp999's simple to follow guide). If I've understood things correctly; I now need to replace the original camera.apk with the modified one found in this thread.
Problem is that, in the /system/app folder, both renaming files (the old camera.apk) and copying files (the new camera.apk) to the folder fails.
Anyone able to see what I'm missing / doing wrong? Any help would be thoroughly appreciated!..
vidvandre said:
I'm trying my best to fix (IOW; mute) the shutter sound on my GF's O4X. While I believe I understand how this is done, I'm not able to actually get it done.
I've managed to get the phone rooted (thanks to alexp999's simple to follow guide). If I've understood things correctly; I now need to replace the original camera.apk with the modified one found in this thread.
Problem is that, in the /system/app folder, both renaming files (the old camera.apk) and copying files (the new camera.apk) to the folder fails.
Anyone able to see what I'm missing / doing wrong? Any help would be thoroughly appreciated!..
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I have my way...
With "Root Uninstaller Pro" I uninstall the original one, than I grab the modded file and past it in .../system/app and I install it from there.
Reboot and its done
RuedasLocas said:
I have my way...
With "Root Uninstaller Pro" I uninstall the original one, than I grab the modded file and past it in .../system/app and I install it from there.
Reboot and its done
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Thanks for the reply and suggestion RuedasLocas!
Titanium Backup seems to have the option to uninstall system apps, I'll give that a go. Would however like to figure out how to copy files to the system/app folder before I do that (given that this is required to re-install/enable the camera). Have tried with both ES File Manager and Total Commander; both have been given SU-privelages, both are able to browse to the folder, neither is able to copy files to or rename files in the folder...
vidvandre said:
Thanks for the reply and suggestion RuedasLocas!
Titanium Backup seems to have the option to uninstall system apps, I'll give that a go. Would however like to figure out how to copy files to the system/app folder before I do that (given that this is required to re-install/enable the camera). Have tried with both ES File Manager and Total Commander; both have been given SU-privelages, both are able to browse to the folder, neither is able to copy files to or rename files in the folder...
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Use "AntTek" explorer, works together, or alone if you wish, with Root Uninstaller, you can copy/paste or just cut/paste...
RuedasLocas said:
Use "AntTek" explorer, works together, or alone if you wish, with Root Uninstaller, you can copy/paste or just cut/paste...
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Tried AnTek Explorer; What an interesting file manager! Will have to test this for a longer period of time, could possibly become my new goto file manager. Thanks for the tip!..
Though I couldn't get the new/modified camera.apk to the system/app directory. Though this time it failed with an error messge; "Error Don't have enough permission to do this action" (see attached screenshot). Have double-checked that "Native mode" is enabled within AnTek and that its (permanently) enabled in SuperSU. Not sure how I can give an app even more permissions...
vidvandre said:
Tried AnTek Explorer; What an interesting file manager! Will have to test this for a longer period of time, could possibly become my new goto file manager. Thanks for the tip!..
Though I couldn't get the new/modified camera.apk to the system/app directory. Though this time it failed with an error messge; "Error Don't have enough permission to do this action" (see attached screenshot). Have double-checked that "Native mode" is enabled within AnTek and that its (permanently) enabled in SuperSU. Not sure how I can give an app even more permissions...
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Just reboot the phone and it should be enough.
Some apps need a reboot to work properly.
RuedasLocas said:
Just reboot the phone and it should be enough.
Some apps need a reboot to work properly.
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Thanks for all the help! Rebooting allowed me to rename files. Then I finally figured out why copying files to the system folder failed (or at least partly); For reasons unknown to me, I weren't allowed to copy/move files directly from the external_sd card to the system/app directory, Had to first move the to an internal location, then I could move then to the desired location!
End result; The annoying shutter sound is gone! :victory:
Again; Thanks for all the help!

[Q] copy or moving of .APK files

Hello,
I want to ask, how can i copy the .APK files of different apps i installed, i seen a way to make aoma installer package for my favorite apps. when i change rom its easier to get my apps back on my OB. My problem is that i cant seem to copy the files from the phone to SD card.
i tried with root explorer and ES explorer also. what am i doing wrong ?? i feel stupid help :laugh::laugh::silly::silly:
Go in main root folder...enter data inside that enter app..u ll get the apk files of the app installed
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SamBG said:
Go in main root folder...enter data inside that enter app..u ll get the apk files of the app installed
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda app-developers app
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thanks for your reply
I went there, but it seems that in menu it wont give me a copy option, and even when i do get that option it says that i can't save it to SD card, what permissions do i need to set there, maybe this the problem? and is it permission per files of folder ?? how can i set the option to copy from root to SD ?
sorry for bunch of questions :laugh::fingers-crossed:
Just use the app Super Backup. Backup apps option will copy app apks to sd card.
cookiepuppy said:
thanks for your reply
I went there, but it seems that in menu it wont give me a copy option, and even when i do get that option it says that i can't save it to SD card, what permissions do i need to set there, maybe this the problem? and is it permission per files of folder ?? how can i set the option to copy from root to SD ?
sorry for bunch of questions :laugh::fingers-crossed:
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U just need tohav proper root permission dats it..!!
Orelse use backup apps...many are available in playstore
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ykumar00 said:
Just use the app Super Backup. Backup apps option will copy app apks to sd card.
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SamBG said:
U just need tohav proper root permission dats it..!!
Orelse use backup apps...many are available in playstore
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda app-developers app
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thanks for both of you guys, :good::good: i managed to use backup app, i still to check my es explorer permissions, i think it was root only with no read write stuff, i'll change it later on and try it.
right now i have those files backup so i want to try to create aroma package to install my apps on my next rom flash. i want to try the ParanoidAndroid ROM
Check that out here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2085106
don't forget thanks button!!
Thanks for that link, i tried to use that app but for some reason it does not createnany zip file at all, i tried few times with the same resault.
I wonder if its bcoz im using win XP, i have all the updates needed but still no go.:-\
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AW: [Q] copy or moving of .APK files
cookiepuppy said:
Thanks for that link, i tried to use that app but for some reason it does not createnany zip file at all, i tried few times with the same resault.
I wonder if its bcoz im using win XP
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Used it in XP and no problems.
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SaschaKH said:
Used it in XP and no problems.
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda app-developers app
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maybe the exe file is located in the wrong place ? damn that wierd, i tried it few more times and nada.
im going back to that thread and read all 11 pages LOL i guess im doing something wrong or that i miss something.
cookiepuppy said:
maybe the exe file is located in the wrong place ?
[..]
i guess im doing something wrong or that i miss something.
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I'm rather sure it was created in the same folder the aroma-app-package-creator.jnlp was in and it's a zip file, there is no exe.
Probably yes but there was not really a problem you just need all the apk files and it takes some time but the result is very good and usefull.
My mistake, i was talking about the .jnlp file.
Btw i put in this paclage creator only the apk files and did not add any app folder.
I'm gonna try it again later on today. The first few try out the program worked pretty fast but no zip to be seen LOL. Lets see what will happen later on.
Sent from my ****** LGOB
Works flawlessly for me
:victory::victory::victory: YES, FINALLY. i made it :laugh::laugh: i think i know what was the problem. i didnt give enough time to create the .ZIP file. if would have waited for 20 secs longer on each earlier attempt, i would have had those files already. LMAO, i'm such a noob dang so stupid of me. well no i know to double check myself. hehe.

[Q] change in model number

I installed a cyanogen mod 11 custom rom on sony xperia sp c5302. The installation was successful but when i checked my device's credentials that is when i checked my about device section i saw that my model number was changed to c5303. Please help me I am unable to use my SIM card and moreover my IMEI is also not changed.
abhishekverma590 said:
Please help me I am unable to use my SIM card and moreover my IMEI is also not changed.
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The IMEI is not supossed to change, is your phone's UINIQUE number. Try editing the build.prop for model number and see if it works for you.
Thank you so much for an early reply. I am a noob when it comes to flashing roms and changing the builds. I will be very grateful to you if you can provide me with a link which tells how to change the build.
abhishekverma590 said:
Thank you so much for an early reply. I am a noob when it comes to flashing roms and changing the builds. I will be very grateful to you if you can provide me with a link which tells how to change the build.
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Download root explorer from play store-->grant root access-->open system folder-->mount it as r/w--> search for build.prop-->long press and then select "open in text editor"
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Pulsa said:
Download root explorer from play store-->grant root access-->open system folder-->mount it as r/w--> search for build.prop-->long press and then select "open in text editor"
Sent from My XSP
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I tried your method but when i save it, explorer says cant save the file.
Is there any other rom or any other method which can help me or can I flash the stock rom back again??
abhishekverma590 said:
I tried your method but when i save it, explorer says cant save the file.
Is there any other rom or any other method which can help me or can I flash the stock rom back again??
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Try this
Take the build.prop from the system folder and copy it in your internal storage
Now in pc open buil.prop from internal storage
Do the required editing in notepad or notepad ++
Save it
Now using root explorer copy the edited buil.prop to system folder with permissions rw-r-r
dipesh1502 said:
Try this
Take the build.prop from the system folder and copy it in your internal storage
Now in pc open buil.prop from internal storage
Do the required editing in notepad or notepad ++
Save it
Now using root explorer copy the edited buil.prop to system folder with permissions rw-r-r
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I tried your method it is not working. Any suggestions??
abhishekverma590 said:
I tried your method it is not working. Any suggestions??
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Not working??means?where u got stuck?actually it shud get edited thru root explorer only.
abhishekverma590 said:
I tried your method but when i save it, explorer says cant save the file.
Is there any other rom or any other method which can help me or can I flash the stock rom back again??
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Do you remount to r/w?
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dipesh1502 said:
Not working??means?where u got stuck?actually it shud get edited thru root explorer only.
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I have now installed the stock rom and still the same problem
Plus I tried the root explorer changing the build it didn't work.
abhishekverma590 said:
I have now installed the stock rom and still the same problem
Plus I tried the root explorer changing the build it didn't work.
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You sure you have c5302?
Confirm it again by opening the backcover
dipesh1502 said:
You sure you have c5302?
Confirm it again by opening the backcover
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I can understand your doubt. I am attaching the photo of my box it says c5302.
Please try to help me if you can. I am helpless here since I have unlocked the bootloader and the sony customer care people won't consider it under warranty.
abhishekverma590 said:
I can understand your doubt. I am attaching the photo of my box it says c5302.
Please try to help me if you can. I am helpless here since I have unlocked the bootloader and the sony customer care people won't consider it under warranty.
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Bro i had the same problem as you
I. Have c5302 but when i flashed existenz it changed to c5303...it doesnt harm anything why to bother
And i just editd build.prop it worked for me...
dipesh1502 said:
Bro i had the same problem as you
I. Have c5302 but when i flashed existenz it changed to c5303...it doesnt harm anything why to bother
And i just editd build.prop it worked for me...
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Ok but the SIM card is supposed to work, right??
In my case the rom is working but not the sim card.:crying:
abhishekverma590 said:
Ok but the SIM card is supposed to work, right??
In my case the rom is working but not the sim card.:crying:
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Everything working for me

[Q] Viper 4.0.1 1 bar fix not working

I try to change the sku_id from 6 to 11 but when I restart it changes back to 6.
Flashed with TRWP
couldn't reply to Venom thread since I don't have enough posts.
aznspdrmn said:
I try to change the sku_id from 6 to 11 but when I restart it changes back to 6.
Flashed with TRWP
couldn't reply to Venom thread since I don't have enough posts.
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did you use a root explorer and make the system folder r/w before making the change and saving it ?
clsA said:
did you use a root explorer and make the system folder r/w before making the change and saving it ?
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Root Browser says the file and the System folder says it is read/writeable
aznspdrmn said:
Root Browser says the file and the System folder says it is read/writeable
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strange I changed mine to 11 and it stuck
clsA said:
strange I changed mine to 11 and it stuck
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Hmm Thanks for trying, it also seems that SuperSU always needs to update binary or something everytime I restart could that have anything to do with it?
NVM... a quick reboot made it stick but a full reboot resets the document and also weirdly the "recent" app order for the menu. Does anyone know why this would be?

[SPH-L720] [NG2] Original TouchWiz NG2 Bloat

If you accidentally deleted an application that you wanted later or just simply desire the files for development of custom TouchWiz based roms (or any other reason) and don't want to fish for them on a stock device, then here they are
These files are from the unmodified but rooted NG2 software. The only modification was that the device was rooted, so obviously @Chainfire's supersu is not part of the original files.
[sph-l720-system-app.rar - RAR archive] [MD5=(pending)] [File Size: ]
for all files in the /system/app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE
[sph-l720-system-priv-app.rar - RAR archive] [MD5=(pending)] [File Size: ]
for all files in the /system/priv-app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE.
**EDIT **
Note these are NOT flashable ZIPs. These are archives of each directory for cherry-picking the bloat apps.
**EDIT 2014 OCT 25TH***
Will not be making flashable ZIPS. If you so desire to do so, go for it. I now have the S5 and no free time as it is.
typefortytardis said:
If you accidentally deleted an application that you wanted later or just simply desire the files for development of custom TouchWiz based roms (or any other reason) and don't want to fish for them on a stock device, then here they are
These files are from the unmodified but rooted NG2 software. The only modification was that the device was rooted, so obviously @Chainfire's supersu is not part of the original files.
for all files in the /system/app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE
for all files in the /system/priv-app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE.
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Thanks for this brother & correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't this be in the 'Themes & Apps' section?
Parkourkid93 said:
Thanks for this brother & correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't this be in the 'Themes & Apps' section?
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You know what maybe. I'm sure anyone whom would use this would be for modding and making of TouchWiz based roms, but if this is the wrong place for this I do apologize.
typefortytardis said:
You know what maybe. I'm sure anyone whom would use this would be for modding and making of TouchWiz based roms, but if this is the wrong place for this I do apologize.
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No big deal, most likely if it belongs in another section a mod will let inform you that its being moved, I was just curious, just downloaded, going to flash a tw ROM & test a few of these , did you pull these yourself by the way?
Parkourkid93 said:
No big deal, most likely if it belongs in another section a mod will let inform you that its being moved, I was just curious, just downloaded, going to flash a tw ROM & test a few of these , did you pull these yourself by the way?
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Yes I did. I simply took them from a stock rom. Which I'm sure anyone could do - just I know I never thought to until i'm at a point where I have no choice but to flash back to stock. So now everyone has them handy.
They are simple file copies. It's not a flashable zip. Extract and use adb to push or simply copy to your device. Again these are mainly for those who are building custom TouchWiz based roms and want to include some of the bloat - but can be used by those who need some of the applications for whatever reason. But they aren't flashable and some probably will have to be replaced using adb push.
I will try to work on a flashable zip but that will take me some time. Also a flashable zip file doesn't help those whom say only want Sprint's Zone app for example but don't need the rest of the bloat. Just saying. But will post when I have made flashable zips for all-in-one bloat.
typefortytardis said:
Yes I did. I simply took them from a stock rom. Which I'm sure anyone could do - just I know I never thought to until i'm at a point where I have no choice but to flash back to stock. So now everyone has them handy.
They are simple file copies. It's not a flashable zip. Extract and use adb to push or simply copy to your device. Again these are mainly for those who are building custom TouchWiz based roms and want to include some of the bloat - but can be used by those who need some of the applications for whatever reason. But they aren't flashable and some probably will have to be replaced using adb push.
I will try to work on a flashable zip but that will take me some time.
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Okay good, just making sure & I know, I barely use abd plus i'm already laying down, just got done playing Diablo 3, so I'm just going to push em using ES File Explorer lol
Parkourkid93 said:
Okay good, just making sure & I know, I barely use abd plus i'm already laying down, just got done playing Diablo 3, so I'm just going to push em using ES File Explorer lol
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Someone else chime in here if this is wrong:
but... some of the touchwiz apps will refuse to work thru a simple file copy from within the device. If that happens, some of it - keyword "some" will be fixed by using a custom recovery like philz-touch or CWM or TWRP and clearing both cache and dalvik-cache after doing the file copy - at least that worked on 4.3 and 4.2.2. But KitKat has changed some things so I'm not sure.
If anyone else has dealt with this, please do comment....
When pushing .apks with ES or Root Explorer (my personal favorite) you do need root and need to place in the correct folder (system/app, system/priv_app, or system/lib if it's a lib file) and be able to change permissions - usually to rw, r, r.
... So definitely pay attention where you copy the files from and where ya put 'em.
If not done, they will not work.
Hope this helps someone!
Just wanted to let those of you whom are watching this thread know that due to personal stuff I have no time to make flashable ZIPs anytime soon but if anyone wants to take a stab at it before I get to it then be my guest
Will this zip file work on ASOP rom?
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axs3543 said:
Will this zip file work on ASOP rom?
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No most of these apps need a TW framework.
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Maybe I am missing it, or it's named something funny..but I am not seeing the stock messaging app in either of those zips. I apologize if it's right in front of me, but I don't see it!
Edit: I'm an idiot, I found it. SecMMS.apk. But it wont install, just says "App was not installed." Why would that be?
Did you manually push it to system/priv-app folder, set permissions, and reboot?
Don't try to just click on it and install via context menu
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Recorded Video Playback
I get "Unable to play video" message when I try to play back a video I recorded (I can play it on my computer)
carefree12 said:
I get "Unable to play video" message when I try to play back a video I recorded (I can play it on my computer)
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Are you using a TW based rom? What file format is the video in? Will it play in another app, such as MX Player (great app btw I prefer it to any stock video app - I delete them)?
mxmr said:
Did you manually push it to system/priv-app folder, set permissions, and reboot?
Don't try to just click on it and install via context menu
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Yes I copied it to the system folder and then tried to install it. What do you mean by set permissions? For arguments sake I gave it rwxrwxrwx permissions and it still will not install.
vadyr56 said:
Yes I copied it to the system folder and then tried to install it. What do you mean by set permissions? For arguments sake I gave it rwxrwxrwx permissions and it still will not install.
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Make sure you copy it to /system/priv-app folder, and set permissions to rw-r--r-- (644) NOT rwxrwxrwx, otherwise it will not work.
Reboot and you should be good to go.
mxmr said:
Make sure you copy it to /system/priv-app folder, and set permissions to rw-r--r-- (644) NOT rwxrwxrwx, otherwise it will not work.
Reboot and you should be good to go.
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Rebooting and trying now, hoping my error with the permissions was the issue. Also, I'm not finding the stock calculator app in these archives. I may be being stupid again though, I apologize if that's the case.
Edit: No luck with the push, permissions, reboot attempt. I don't get what I could be doing wrong. And I'm definitely in the correct folder.
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Rebooting and trying now, hoping my error with the permissions was the issue. Also, I'm not finding the stock calculator app in these archives. I may be being stupid again though, I apologize if that's the case.
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I attached the stock calculator app to this post
Edit: No luck with the push, permissions, reboot attempt. I don't get what I could be doing wrong. And I'm definitely in the correct folder.
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One more time verify permissions are set correctly..they should match all of the other apps in the folder. Reboot to recovery and wipe cache/dalvik and try rebooting. Hopefully that works.
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I attached the stock calculator app to this post
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Oh geez yup I'm an idiot again, thank you for providing that. Not sure what I'm doing wrong with the mms app though. Wondering if I should just install the bloated ROM and debloat it myself

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