First off let me start of by saying all credit to this ROM goes to Jt1134 for all his hard work developing this clean fast Rom for us!!
I have made a few changes by adding a few Fascinate apps back into the system file that I wanted to share with everyone.
Since I'm not very good with ADB or any of the other command programs I used Root Explorer app that can be downloaded from market. " I'm not sure I'm writting this but if something happens to your phone while making these changes I'm not responsible for it!! This is just a norm disclaimer that everyone must put and everyone should know if they mod past the stock ROm you are taking things own your own risk!!
Now on to the process of changes that I made:
Replacing or Keeping apks ( Options ) Clean V0.2 Rom
- Music.apk and MusicService.apk ( Rename file name if adding back Music Player)
Example of rename NexMusic ** You will be renaming these with in Root Explorer
- Clock.apk ( Keep or replace your choice) ** File Name DeskClock
- MMS ( Keep or replace your choice) YOu will only be able to keep one either curren.apkt one that is in ROM or replace with Fascinate MMS
Adding in Fascinate apks ( replace or add)
Attached all the stock deodexed files I have added back into my system running this Rom. ** For all the ease of all this I have used Root Explorer to add all these back in. If you don't have Root Explorer go to get it in the Market. MUST HAVE!! then open Root Explorer go to your SD/Card > File Name where you placed the apks you want to add back into your system files and copy them. > Then back out of your SD Card and go to System/App and paste each file their. ( I recommend you delete the apks that you are replacing before you add the new ones in unless you plan to keep those apks as well)
MusicPlayer.apk and MusicService.apk
** As you remember although their are some pretty cool skins with in the Fascinate MusicPlayer it was not prebuilt with a Widget control for your desktop screen ** However their is a Market app Music Widget that is available for that works with the Fascinate MusicPlayer it works great and has many skins available for you to choose from to customize the look you want. (App is called Pure Muisc Widget)
- ClockPackage.apk ( This can be added in your system or replace the current DeskClock)
- MMS.apk ( Must use current one from ROM or replace with Fascinate one)
- New ** DeskHome ( This is almost like the DeskCradle that came loaded with our stock fascinate rom but all function work except Daily Briefing and Music Player button will not work unless you add back in MusicPlayer
Thanks for the improved desk home app. I like a lot more than the cradle one.
Related
Ok I've done a little research on this but can't find what I'm looking for exactly.
I really don't like the Blur Contacts app. I have figured out how to filter things correctly so I only get my usual Google contacts but I'd still like to get one feature back that I had on CM - direct dial and direct text message shortcuts. They were supported through the AOSP Contacts app from what I can figure out. The Blur Contacts app has something similar but it doesn't work consistently. Does anyone know if it's possible to install the Contacts.apk and ContactsProvider.apk extracted from CM 6.1.1 (what I had on my EVO) and bring them over to my rooted Atrix?
I'd like a different contacts manager as well. This one combines services which is not what I want/need. Any suggestions that are similar to CM contacts on N1 would be appreciated!
+1 more here for a different contacts app.
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I'd also love the AOSP dialer
phobos512 said:
install the Contacts.apk and ContactsProvider.apk extracted from CM 6.1.1
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I tired this few days ago, nothing worked. =/
Click install throws an error and says it can't be installed. Pushing the apk to /system just has no result.
Moto's contacts are terrible.
How to Install Android AOSP Apk, in any system.
Find the AOSP apps from a CM6 build by unzipping and pulling the .apk file like browser.apk. Install "File Expert" (Free and amazing file browser with full root access and alteration capabilities application)
Copy the .apk you wish to have on to your phones SD Card
Run File Expert,
hit menu/more/File Explorer settings. Then check "Root Explorer" on the bottom.
hit menu/more/mount/Mount As Read Write
Browse to /System/Apps Find the App you wish to replace with the AOSP version.
Hold Down on the App and when the options come up choose file operations and rename to something like application name.apk.bak
Browse to your SD Card find your app. hold down to choose file operation then choose copy.
Go back to /System/Apps then hit Menu button and choose paste.
Locate the app you just pasted and hold down on it and in file operations choose "permissions" Check Everything and exit out of File Expert
Note: You may need to redo the shortcuts for the app on your desktop and or launcher.
Note: Must have a rooted phone.
Note: 2.3.3 apps may or may not work on 2.2 Android Roms and vice versa.
Note: if this causes errors or failures delete the new apk and rename the old apk to its original name.
Good luck!!
can someone upload the contacts apks?
Sent from my MB860
Download the latest Cyanogen mod for your phone or any. Unzip on your pc and go to the folder labeled system/apps. Get the apps you want from there and pass them to your phone via USB to your phone then follow my previous instructions.
I have already tried to install a different dialer/contacts app. I had no luck, I think that the stock dialer/contacts are to deeply tied into motoblur and the phone system. It won't break your system but you just will not have a dialer or contacts.
Did you try it to my exact instructions. Making sure to you the cyanogen mod that corresponds to your version of android? If it didnt show up on your list you may have tried the 2.3.3 instead of s2.2 dialer.
Oh, I would love to hear the solution to this. I have been trying to figure this out for a couple days now. I pulled Contacts.apk from a Liberty backup I have and have been trying to replace BlurContacts.apk with it to no avail. I believe someone above may have touched on it. Possibly to change when other things look for BlurContacts, and instead refer to Contacts.apk?
I have tried several different contact apps. None work I think that the blur apps are to deeply tied into the system to allow a change.
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any progress ??
sent from my gingerblur 3.1 atrix. with 1% mod & clock delete
I've actually been using GoContacts. It seems to work like how I want my contacts to work(I.E like ASOP) plus allows for a little bit more tweakability.
Im currently running Unnamed v1.3.2 (UKK6, 2.3.4)
And im trying to port the SHOStock ICS theme(2.3.6) to it.
Im wondering if its as simple as opening the proper apks(framework, systemui, settings, etc.) from the ICS THEME zip and copy out all the image files into my roms same apk files and then copy them over onto the phone.
I noticed a few things worked just from copying the apk, like copying the phone.apk from the ics theme to my rom,no errors, etc. But some things didnt work out. For example for the framework apk i copied all the contents inside over(images and xml files) and most of it themed out, but alot of stuff was off, like on popup dialogs, the buttons were have cut off in the window box. So im wondering if i JUST copy the image files, would that work? Or is it more complicated?
emerica243 said:
Im currently running Unnamed v1.3.2 (UKK6, 2.3.4)
And im trying to port the SHOStock ICS theme(2.3.6) to it.
Im wondering if its as simple as opening the proper apks(framework, systemui, settings, etc.) from the ICS THEME zip and copy out all the image files into my roms same apk files and then copy them over onto the phone.
I noticed a few things worked just from copying the apk, like copying the phone.apk from the ics theme to my rom,no errors, etc. But some things didnt work out. For example for the framework apk i copied all the contents inside over(images and xml files) and most of it themed out, but alot of stuff was off, like on popup dialogs, the buttons were have cut off in the window box. So im wondering if i JUST copy the image files, would that work? Or is it more complicated?
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It's not that simple. They're different files, so you can't just copy all of the images over. What you can do though, is replace the images in your apks that exist (so you get an overwrite/replace prompt). This typically works best for major things (like signal bars, network indicators, sound profile icons), and may not work so well for things that need accompanying code edits (like replacing the "clear" notifications button with the "X" from ICS. I'm not really verse in all things theming, so maybe someone with additional info will chime in). Some apks will work on 2.3.4, unmodified. When I was on 2.3.4 UnNamed, the settings apk worked fine without changing it. This will be true with some of the "non-system" apks (phone, contacts, settings, etc.). Technically, those are system apks, but for my purposes I make a distinction between the two.
Essential system apks (framework-res, SystemUI, and any other files that won't work across roms)
Non-essential system apks (phone, contacts, calculator, etc.)
- These are files that may work across roms if both bases are Samsung
*Review Jivy's thread on theming (in Themes & Apps).
This mod will allow the use of bootanimation.zip files that we are so fond of. Here are a few notes on the matter.
1) The bootanimation.zip file must be properly formatted for your device and placed in /system/media. If no file is present , It defaults to the generic Samsung/Android boot anim.
2) Any sound modifications need to be achieved by deleting or replacing the corresponding .ogg files
3} the QMG animations remain on the device. They just aren't used.
4) It can be reversed (manually) by deleteing the file bootanimation located in /system/bin/ and renaming bootanimation.orig to bootanimation
5) As far as I can tell This only works on the NE5 Rom Odexed or DeOdexed
And Finally..
This mod is simply just a binary replacement. I didn't do any real work other than the installer script and this post. I *think* I used the bootanimation binary from the SAMTASTIC Rom. I'm not trying to claim any credit for it. This is just a quick mod for people like me that want a clean Stockish phone but can't seem to live without just a few bells and whistles.
Enjoy...
Thats fine if you pulled it out of my samtastic build, hope it helps.
What You Need
a stock based rom to work with
I am not going to go into detail of how to make on because there are numerous tutorials on how to do this. if you would like a tutorial on how to do this here is a link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195858
This is a stock based rom for the e450. i have already deodexed and zipaling all the apps.
the keyboard does not work because it was deodexed.
https://mega.co.nz/#!a1gTTL4B!JJ6Lin9K5gbTW5O4OfTZTkDnxWXEXjfaE9szbpa0W6E
Java
you can probably get away with installing JRE but this is the start of something bigger so download the full JDK package.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/javase/index-jsp-138363.html
Android Kitchen and Cygwin
Android kitchen is a very nice program for building your own rom. this will allow you to deodex, zipalingn edit bootimg and much more.
Cygwin allows you to run linux programs in windows. (ie you need Cygwin to run Android Kitchen)
Android Kitchen
Cygwin
if you want to know how to set it up head over to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195858 there is a nice tutorial on how to do it.
Apktool
apktool allows you to decompile, edit and recompile apps. this is perfect for editing apps.
https://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/
Android Multi Tool
you can probably just use apktool but lg apps have to have original metainf and I am not sure how to do that in apktool so I use both.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326604
Winrar and 7zip
I use winrar to edit flashable zips because its easier. I use 7zip decompress zips because i found errors on winrar. so install them both.
http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
Notepad ++
I find notepad ++ stable for editing xml files.
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/
Slimming Down
now that you have a stock based rom, one of the most important things about making a good custom rom is making it fast and bloat free. the easiest way to do this is to remove as much junk as possible.
to do this simply open the stock rom in winrar and start removing.
here is a list of things you can remove from your stock based LG 2nd Gen Rom.
/system
Code:
usbautorun.iso this is that annoying disk image that wants you to install LG software every time you plug in your device
/system/app
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# Remember if you rom is odexed you need to delete the corresponding .odex file
AtciService.apk not a big app but it is constantly running in the background
AAT.apk not sure what this does I removed it from day 1
AlarmClockbin.apk this is the alarm clock app you may want to replace it
ApplicationManagerbin.apk this is the app manager that allows you to freeze stock LG Apps
Calculatorbin.apk this is the calculator app you may want to replace it
CBbin.apk I cant remember what this does but if i recall it is the Remote Call app
ChromeWithBrowser.apk this is the chrome app if you remove this also remove the app bellow
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk chrome sync
DoubleTapWakeup.apk this is the knock on feature, I replaced the home screen app so I deleted this aswell
DrmProvider.apk not sure but it runs in the background
DrmService.apk not sure but it runs in the background
EngineerMode.apk this is the hidden menu when you dial a certain number
EngineerModeSim.apk this is the hidden menu when you dial a certain number
FontServer.apk this is found in settings>display>font style. all the fonts look the same to me so there is no need for me to change them.
Gallerybin.apk this is the picture app you may want to replace it
GMS_Maps.apk this is google maps
GoogleDrive.apk google drive
Hangouts.apk Hangouts
HiddenMenu.apk this is the hidden menu when you dial a certain number
HiddenSIMUnlockMenu.apk this is the hidden menu when you dial a certain number
LGBrowser_JB.apk this is the browser you may want to replace it
LGEIMEbin.apk the keyboard app that doesnt work you may have to replace it
LGHome3_Theme_Biz.apk LG Home Theme
LGHome3_Theme_Cozywall.apk LG Home Theme
LGHome3_Theme_Marshmallow.apk LG Home Theme
LGHome3_Theme_Optimus.apk Default LG Home Theme only delete this if you replace the Home Screen app
LGHome3a.apk LG Home you may want to replace this
LiveWallpapersPickerbin.apk Live Wallpaper Picker
Memobin.apk memo app
Music2.apk Google Music
Musicbin.apk LG Music App you may want to replace it
PCSyncUI.apk PC Sync
PlayGames.apk Google Play Games
PlusOne.apk Google Plus
QMemobin.apk Qmemo app
RemoteCallbin.apk this allows an LG Technicial to log into your phone is you phone them.
SetupWizard.apk Setup Wizard Not to be confused with LGSetupWizard_JB.apk deleting that will create a continual boot.
StreamingPlayerbin.apk LG Streaming Player
Street.apk Google Street View
Tasksbin.apk LG Task App
Videosbin.apk Video App you may want to replace this
WeatherMultiCPbin.apk Weather App if you delete this also delete app below
WeatherThemebin.apk theme for weather app
YouTube.apk Youtube App
/system/apps/bootup
Code:
FileManagerbin.apk File Manager
LGSmartWorldbin.apk Smart World
PolarisViewerbin.apk Polaris Viewer
SafetyCarebin.apk Safety Care
/system/lib
Code:
libchromeview.so lib for google chrome if you removed chrome remove this also
/system/media
Code:
Videos they are test videos and not necessary
shutdownanimation.zip this is the shutdown animation
/system/media/audio/alarms
Code:
all alarm tones except Lifes_Good_Alarm.ogg as that is the default
/system/media/audio/notifications
Code:
all notification tones except Optimus.ogg as that is the default
/system/media/audio/ringtones
Code:
all ring tones except Lifes_Good.ogg as that is the default
/system/tts/lang_pico
Code:
all languages except your language
/system/vendor/carrier/system
Code:
LGOnline-signed-no-login.apk I have no idea what this app does
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now that we removed all bloat ware its time to customize. before we do anything flash the rom to make sure you didnt remove something wrong. the easiest way to make a custom rom custom is to replace some apps. to do this its allot of trial and error.
here is a list of apps that can be replaced with others
Code:
AlarmClockbin.apk
Calculatorbin.apk
Gallerybin.apk
LGBrowser_JB.apk
LGHome3a.apk
Musicbin.apk
Videosbin.apk
you may be able to replace more but I have sucessfully tried the above apps. one thing we need to remember is to try give the replacement app the same name as the default. this in most cases will allow the replacement app to be called on as the default app.
for instance if you replace the home app but do not give it the same name when you flash the rom once the phone has started the screen will be black because it will not know where the home app is.
to find apps to replace your stock apps the rule of thumb i use is download download download. download as many roms as possible. use the apps from other roms to replace with yours. for greater success download a roms with the same dpi as your.
you can use this thread to find lots of carrier apps and Custom rom apps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335530
or use this link for replacements that I can confirm work with e450
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cz98t7d5rfz3t7m/AAArjL0danNEH29odrvPq3J1a/Android/APP%20Replacements?dl=0
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Apk Editing and Cleaning
so now we have removed bloat ware and replace some apps. before we go any further flash the zip again and make sure everything is working.
now you are going to need to know how to decompile and recompile apps without getting a FC. I didnt want to write this part because there are alot of tutorials on how to do this but because LG wants to be funny about the metainf and manifest I have to.
1. First copy all the apk files in /system/framework to your android multitool folder and place them under files.
2. now copy the file you want to edit to your android multitool folder and place them under files.
3. launch Android Multi Tool and click the ... button under framework.
4. select the lg-res and click install
5. do the same with all the other framework files you copyed
6. click the ... button under Decompile
7. select the apk you want to mod
8. click decompile
9. navigate to Decompiled apps/yourapp/origonal and put these files aside
now you can decompile the apk with apktool
cd to the directory where apktool is.
type
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apktool if lg-res.apk
use the command for all the other frameworks
then
Code:
apktool d appyouwanttomod.apk
now do the necessary editing in the folder apktool created.
once you finished editing type
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apktool b appyouwanttomod
you will now have an app in the appyouwanttomod/dist folder
before you can use it you will need to copy the files that we got from Android Multitool.
to do this open the apk with winrar and drag and drop the files.
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Nothing new till now.. Already knew this stuff, I was hoping in some exolanations oh modfiying LGSystemUI as it's more trickier than on other devices.
I see you have done a good job on sharing us your knowledge, I'll miss you.
how to deodex/zipalign
the tut you linked isn't helping me.. could you link another tut/guide for deodexing/zipaliging?
The BLU R1 HD ships with very annoying and horrible SystemUI sounds. Luckily, it is very simple to replace them with the normal AOSP ones. I realize than not everyone wants to go through the trouble of searching for the Android SystemUI sounds and putting them together in the system. That's why I made this pack.
What's included?
SystemUI sounds from AOSP including...
Touch/click sounds
Keyboard sounds
Camera shutter and focus sounds
All original stock sounds, prefixed with "Stock_" for backup purposes.
How to install...
Download the attached zip file
Extract it using your favourite extractor
Copy all files inside to /system/media/audio/ui/, replacing any existing files using your favourite root file manager.
Reboot
Profit???
FAQ
Q: I have no SystemUI sounds at all!
A: You must enable them. Touch sounds are in Sound & notification, under the audio profile settings. Keyboard sounds are somewhere in the settings of your keyboard app, so you'll have to find them yourself.
Q: I want to go back to the stock SystemUI sounds.
A: Simply delete all the files in /system/media/audio/ui/ that have "Stock_" counterparts and rename the "Stock_" counterparts to remove the "Stock_"
Q: I don't have a root file manager or zip extractor.
A: I used ES File Explorer. Amaze File Manager is better. You can find it on the Google Play Store.
Will add more as needed...
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please feel free to reply to this thread.
ColtonDRG said:
The BLU R1 HD ships with very annoying and horrible SystemUI sounds. Luckily, it is very simple to replace them with the normal AOSP ones. I realize than not everyone wants to go through the trouble of searching for the Android SystemUI sounds and putting them together in the system. That's why I made this pack.
What's included?
SystemUI sounds from AOSP including...
Touch/click sounds
Keyboard sounds
Camera shutter and focus sounds
All original stock sounds, prefixed with "Stock_" for backup purposes.
How to install...
Download the attached zip file
Extract it using your favourite extractor
Copy all files inside to /system/media/audio/ui/, replacing any existing files using your favourite root file manager.
Reboot
Profit???
FAQ
Q: I have no SystemUI sounds at all!
A: You must enable them. Touch sounds are in Sound & notification, under the audio profile settings. Keyboard sounds are somewhere in the settings of your keyboard app, so you'll have to find them yourself.
Q: I want to go back to the stock SystemUI sounds.
A: Simply delete all the files in /system/media/audio/ui/ that have "Stock_" counterparts and rename the "Stock_" counterparts to remove the "Stock_"
Q: I don't have a root file manager or zip extractor.
A: I used ES File Explorer. You can find it on the Google Play Store.
Will add more as needed...
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please feel free to reply to this thread.
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Would be better if you made this into a flashable zip
krchi said:
Would be better if you made this into a flashable zip
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I'll look into that.
I follow the instructions to the t and now I have no sound. Every sound option is enabled and nothing. I even deleted the files and rename the "stock_" but nothing. Please advice.