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I was wanting to know if anyone out there knows of a working Boot Screen Animation Changer for the A70/101IT that can successfully change the boot screen without crashing over and over?? It would also be even greater if anyone knows of one that also allows you to download new boot screens within the same app too!?
Lastly, if it really is possible to change the boot screen animation on the A101IT to something different... what is a good site that has them AND what file format ending (like .gif or whatever) should I look for? Also, are all custom boot screens for other Android devices (like Android cell phones) compatible with the A101IT?
spicy_puerto_rican said:
Lastly, if it really is possible to change the boot screen animation on the A101IT to something different... what is a good site that has them AND what file format ending (like .gif or whatever) should I look for? Also, are all custom boot screens for other Android devices (like Android cell phones) compatible with the A101IT?
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Yes it's possible to change the boot screen animation. See here
And yes most boot screen animations from other devices will work.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=android+boot+screen+animation
Awesome, thanks a ton! You rock! You're very helpful and informative! Much appreciated.
This is cool thanks. Will this work on the 70 as well . Also, Would you happen to know the dimensions for the images. I doubt that the bootanimations from a phone will have the right size images. If someone knows what size they need to be for the 101 and the 70 that would be some good info.
saprano614 said:
This is cool thanks. Will this work on the 70 as well . Also, Would you happen to know the dimensions for the images. I doubt that the bootanimations from a phone will have the right size images. If someone knows what size they need to be for the 101 and the 70 that would be some good info.
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Any size smaller than the display size will work. I believe the images are automatically scaled down to fit the screen but not scaled up. Some tests need to be done to find a good size.
This may help http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-eris/56647-boot-animation-gallery.html
wdl1908 said:
Some tests need to be done to find a good size.
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OK so this works great on the 70. I used 800x480 for the images and they fit perfect.
You 101 users should try 1024x600. this is the resolution of the 101 screen. that is how i came up with the size for my 70 so it should work.
I read somewhere on here the size of pics needed for the A101IT needs to be 1200x1024 for the best quality but i have yet to test those exact dimensions. When I read about it from somewhere in here like 3 other people all confirmed the 1200x1024 dimensions as well.
(It may be the same for the A70IT too but probably not due to the 70 and 101 size difference)?
As a side note, getting bach to the bootscreen animation, how would I go about applying a new bootscreen because I downloaded a new one and thought it would apply itself but didnt, any ideas?
spicy_puerto_rican said:
I read somewhere on here the size of pics needed for the A101IT needs to be 1200x1024 for the best quality but i have yet to test those exact dimensions. When I read about it from somewhere in here like 3 other people all confirmed the 1200x1024 dimensions as well.
(It may be the same for the A70IT too but probably not due to the 70 and 101 size difference)?
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1200x1024 is the size of the wallpapers the max size of the boot animation should be 1024x600 for A101IT
spicy_puerto_rican said:
As a side note, getting bach to the bootscreen animation, how would I go about applying a new bootscreen because I downloaded a new one and thought it would apply itself but didnt, any ideas?
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copy bootanimation.zip to /data/customization/
Ahhh, I see! Very much appreciated (wdl1908) for all your help! You know your $hit, thanks!
While searching around I found this site with a lot of boot screen animations http://cid-11d05b676a3170c4.office.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public/Android/bootanimations
Enjoy.
does anyone know if you can add sound to the animation? and if so how?
Here is the bootanimation i made for my 70.Just rename it to bootanimation.zip and paste in the /data/customization folder. (if that folder does not exist then just make it) I have more if you would like them let me know.
To Saprano614, WDL1908, or anyone else....
How do I apply a new custom boot screen animation??
I've tried numerous times putting new bootscreen animations in .zip folders in the /data/customization folder I had to create and I'm confused with how it's supposed to be applied?! Do I put it in the /data/customization folder and reboot... because I've done exactly that, time and time again but I still get nothing and it still loads the same boring factory bootscreen? Do I need to do something different or additional?? = ( Also, do I extract the bootscreen out of the zipped folder and put it in the /data/customization folder or just keep it zipped and copy there?
spicy_puerto_rican said:
To Saprano614, WDL1908, or anyone else....
How do I apply a new custom boot screen animation??
I've tried numerous times putting new bootscreen animations in .zip folders in the /data/customization folder I had to create and I'm confused with how it's supposed to be applied?! Do I put it in the /data/customization folder and reboot... because I've done exactly that, time and time again but I still get nothing and it still loads the same boring factory bootscreen? Do I need to do something different or additional?? = ( Also, do I extract the bootscreen out of the zipped folder and put it in the /data/customization folder or just keep it zipped and copy there?
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you leave the zip as it is, but you have to edit a line and put a line in
/init.rc
first (in init.rc) undocument
Code:
# export ANDROID_BOOTLOGO 1
to
Code:
export ANDROID_BOOTLOGO 1
then, after this existing lines
Code:
service media /system/bin/mediaserver
user media
group system audio camera graphics inet net_bt net_bt_admin net_raw
ioprio rt 4
insert ( or in the newer uruk versions, undocument) the lines
Code:
service bootanim /system/bin/bootanimation
user graphics
group system audio graphics
disabled
oneshot
this gives you the animation after message "switching to rootfs" till the homescreen appears
its also possible to remove the urukdroid logo, but therefore initramfs.cpio.gz has to be edited
(/etc/scripts/init_lib.sh in initramfs)
the second part of uruk animation is in
/system/bin/show_logo.sh
it also can be deactivated by editing the file (but do not delete it, because its used for other things too)
I use the app su file manager & terminal. Conect you tab to your pc paste the bootanimation.zip to the root of your sdcard. Then unplug the usb. Then with su file manager or another superuser permited file browser copy thr bootanimation.zip and then browse to the /data/customization folder. Make sure that it is in the correct /data folder. There is one on the sdcard and one on the device. if u use the file browser I do then hit back button till it asks if you want to exit but hit cancel. Then look for the Data file. That is the one you need. Then reboot. Again must be in the /data/customization folder not the /sdcard/data/customization folder.
woti23 said:
you leave the zip as it is, but you have to edit a line and put a line in
/init.rc
first (in init.rc) undocument
Code:
# export ANDROID_BOOTLOGO 1
to
Code:
export ANDROID_BOOTLOGO 1
then, after this existing lines
Code:
service media /system/bin/mediaserver
user media
group system audio camera graphics inet net_bt net_bt_admin net_raw
ioprio rt 4
insert ( or in the newer uruk versions, undocument) the lines
Code:
service bootanim /system/bin/bootanimation
user graphics
group system audio graphics
disabled
oneshot
this gives you the animation after message "switching to rootfs" till the homescreen appears
its also possible to remove the urukdroid logo, but therefore initramfs.cpio.gz has to be edited
(/etc/scripts/init_lib.sh in initramfs)
the second part of uruk animation is in
/system/bin/show_logo.sh
it also can be deactivated by editing the file (but do not delete it, because its used for other things too)
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Ok this is only needed if you are using uruk. If have rooted using churli's method then my above instructions are all yoi need.
saprano614 said:
I use the app su file manager & terminal. Conect you tab to your pc paste the bootanimation.zip to the root of your sdcard. Then unplug the usb. Then with su file manager or another superuser permited file browser copy thr bootanimation.zip and then browse to the /data/customization folder. Make sure that it is in the correct /data folder. There is one on the sdcard and one on the device. if u use the file browser I do then hit back button till it asks if you want to exit but hit cancel. Then look for the Data file. That is the one you need. Then reboot. Again must be in the /data/customization folder not the /sdcard/data/customization folder.
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i followed these instrustions yet i still cant get the animation to work im new to all of this but i have done well with my evo lol it cooperates much better than this 101 does though lol please help.
you have root? make sure to copy the .zip file to the /data/customization folder. also it must be named bootanimation.
I did this as well but still no boot screen I'm wondering if the kernel I'm using doesn't support custom boot animations PR if that has anything to do with it at all
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dalton1091 said:
I did this as well but still no boot screen I'm wondering if the kernel I'm using doesn't support custom boot animations PR if that has anything to do with it at all
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nothing to do with the kernel, you must edit the /init.rc and enable the bootanimation, as written above
I have the Call of Duty boot animation, but for some reason the audio wont work. I also have tried the Xbox 360 boot animation. Even that, will not play the audio. but the FinalThunder.mp3 still plays fine.
Ive checked permissions, file names...rhetorically everything. Anyone got an idea what i might be doing wrong?
which rom are you using.....I'm finding the same problem using CM7 and the Bios boot animation. Haven't really looked into it yet though as I just loaded it this morning.
Will post back if I find anything.........
Stock. I rooted fully. Rootchecker says im fine, and the animation works, but no sound
What I have found that works is you have to have the folders within bootanimation.zip set up the same way as the stock one: android, progress and VZW. I haven't look that far into but it seems like the boot sound is triggered when a certain folder is started. If this is so, replacing the boot animation with another one that isn't structured the same and renaming the mp3 to FinalThunder won't work.
Like, wat do you mean? only thing i got is the bootanimation.zip and FinalThunder.mp3, and its int he same place, as in /system/customize/resource/
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Like, wat do you mean? only thing i got is the bootanimation.zip and FinalThunder.mp3, and its int he same place, as in /system/customize/resource/
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There's a folder structure inside bootanimation.zip. I'm not talking about where the zip file stored on the phone. More than like the Call of Duty zip has two folders in it, android and part2. Link me to where you got the boot animation and I'll fix it for you.
zhp pilot said:
There's a folder structure inside bootanimation.zip. I'm not talking about where the zip file stored on the phone. More than like the Call of Duty zip has two folders in it, android and part2. Link me to where you got the boot animation and I'll fix it for you.
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Ill try to attach the ones i have.
Looking inside them both, stock bootanim has no folders. But the COD one does. As for the audio, FinaltHUNDER works but cod-finalthunder wont. (no, i didnt name it that lol)
As i said before, the boot animation works PERFECTLY, just the audio is not working
Try this. Works with sound on my phone. http://www.mediafire.com/?2fvuc65eqdcfdp3
testing. will post with results.
Also, could you maybe tell me what you did? I really want to learn. I have some others i'd like to get working, as well as some ideas I am building with some friends. They know the stuff, but they are in classes and doing finals..I don't have the luxury of college.
Also, is there a way i can adb into my phone and auto-achieve r/w on my system folder? Right now, i have to use RootExplorer and mount as R/W since adb always tells me "unable to push, blah blah, read only filesystem"
It works. Perfectly. Cept the audio is unsynched but that will be easy for me to fix. Thank you so much. What did you change, my awesome savior?
Superthrust said:
testing. will post with results.
Also, could you maybe tell me what you did? I really want to learn. I have some others i'd like to get working, as well as some ideas I am building with some friends. They know the stuff, but they are in classes and doing finals..I don't have the luxury of college.
Also, is there a way i can adb into my phone and auto-achieve r/w on my system folder? Right now, i have to use RootExplorer and mount as R/W since adb always tells me "unable to push, blah blah, read only filesystem"
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All I did was set the folder structure the same way the stock one is, with android, progress and VZW and made sure desc.txt was formatted properly.
If you are using adb, instead of using Root Explorer to mount system, try command
Code:
adb shell sysrw
Of course this command all depends on how the ROM is set up that you are using.
So, say im using a new bootanimation. Copy/pasta the desc text file, and make sure the structure inside is the same way?
adb shell sysrw says permission denied. im using rooted stock.
Superthrust said:
So, say im using a new bootanimation. Copy/pasta the desc text file, and make sure the structure inside is the same way?
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Simple break down: android folder contains the first image of the boot animation; the one some people thinks is a second splash screen. VZW folder contains the actually boot animation images and progress is the last image display at the phone is booting. Place your boot animation images in these folders accordingly. I would suggest just putting a plain black image in the android folder and name the image the same as the stock "second splash" screen.
Use the desc.txt file from the boot that I sent you. The only thing you will need to change is the frame rate to make it work with other boot animations. So if a boot is supposed to be displayed at 10 fps, change the 30 to 10 and save.
Once you have everything the way you want it, zip all three folders and desc.txt using the store, or no compression, option. Now you are ready to go. Like you mentioned earlier, you may need to edit FinalThunder.mp3 to make it sync correctly.
About adb sysrw command; stock RUU is not up for that command. Not sure what the syntax would be for stock root or if you can even mount the system as R/W through adb.
dont think i can. and i thnk i gotta lower the fps a little ont he animation
zhp pilot said:
Simple break down: android folder contains the first image of the boot animation; the one some people thinks is a second splash screen. VZW folder contains the actually boot animation images and progress is the last image display at the phone is booting. Place your boot animation images in these folders accordingly. I would suggest just putting a plain black image in the android folder and name the image the same as the stock "second splash" screen.
Use the desc.txt file from the boot that I sent you. The only thing you will need to change is the frame rate to make it work with other boot animations. So if a boot is supposed to be displayed at 10 fps, change the 30 to 10 and save.
Once you have everything the way you want it, zip all three folders and desc.txt using the store, or no compression, option. Now you are ready to go. Like you mentioned earlier, you may need to edit FinalThunder.mp3 to make it sync correctly.
About adb sysrw command; stock RUU is not up for that command. Not sure what the syntax would be for stock root or if you can even mount the system as R/W through adb.
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I tried changing the FPS and i hit save. I saved it also in the .zip and now the boot animation wont work period. What did i do wrong? Only thing i did was change 30p to 27p
Superthrust said:
I tried changing the FPS and i hit save. I saved it also in the .zip and now the boot animation wont work period. What did i do wrong? Only thing i did was change 30p to 27p
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Did you open it from within the zip file and save it? If so, when you saved it, the zip was updated and probably changed the compression ratio to the default of whatever program you are using.
zhp pilot said:
Did you open it from within the zip file and save it? If so, when you saved it, the zip was updated and probably changed the compression ratio to the default of whatever program you are using.
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so what compression method do i have to use to make this work correctly? Cause i need to fix the audio again.
Superthrust said:
so what compression method do i have to use to make this work correctly? Cause i need to fix the audio again.
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None. Use store option or no compression.
Hey guys, I'm looking for and audio thread that would help with a GB lockscreen, I have ran across one or know if there is one but I found this one and may one of you could help me?
I want to change or I should say make an audio sound for when I unlock my GB Rom. Is that possible? I also wanted to combined in two audio sounds. Any help would be great and appreciated. Thanks
*WALK in the WORD*
I have searched this but can't find my particular issue. I just flashed CM7 (previously had bionix). I followed the instructions on the CM7 wiki and all works smoothly and fine except in call volume.
It is extremely loud when I make/receive a call. When I adjust the volume it adjusts to what it is set to. How do I set the in call volume or solve this issue?
This may work with CM7's stock kernel. But I do know that if you flash a custom kernel like Glitch for say, then you could download a Call Script... http://androtransfer.com/fascinate/90call_vol.zip... With this file you can tweak all the call volumes to your liking.
Instructions (if you have Glitch kernel running):
1. Download the Call Script.zip
2. Extract the .zip
3. Move the file to your phone's internal SD card
4. In Root Explorer hit the "Mount R/W" button
5. Still in Root Explorer move the 90call_vol from the /sdcard to /etc/init.d
6. After it has been pasted into the init.d folder long press on the 90call_vol file and hit "Open in text editor".
7. Once the file is opened, the file will take you through the rest of the steps.
8. Once you have tweaked the settings in the file do a reboot and test out your phone. It may take a bit to find the perfect balance but with a little patience you will .
Thanks for the advice and guide. I just went through the steps and it is still way loud. When i place/make a call it is way loud and if I adjust the volume with the rocker buttons it goes to what the volume is "supposed" to be and what the screen is showing (hope that makes sense). Please help, I was stoked to run CM7 and this is making me want to do something else
sokey70 said:
Thanks for the advice and guide. I just went through the steps and it is still way loud. When i place/make a call it is way loud and if I adjust the volume with the rocker buttons it goes to what the volume is "supposed" to be and what the screen is showing (hope that makes sense). Please help, I was stoked to run CM7 and this is making me want to do something else
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I was having the same issue on Glitch. Even if you're not on Glitch, I suggest flashing another kernel.
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sokey70 said:
Thanks for the advice and guide. I just went through the steps and it is still way loud. When i place/make a call it is way loud and if I adjust the volume with the rocker buttons it goes to what the volume is "supposed" to be and what the screen is showing (hope that makes sense). Please help, I was stoked to run CM7 and this is making me want to do something else
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No problem. But did you try these steps w/ the Glitch kernel (because I don't think the stock CM7 kernel supports Call Script)? I was having the exact same issue and the Call Script fixed the issue for me. I'll upload my Call Script (already tweaked) in a few. In the mean time I would suggest you look into Glitch, much better then the stock kernel in terms of battery, stability, and color. Plus it will allow you to fix the horrible loud distortion present in CM7.
Yes, I installed Glitch and edited the file as explained and still had the issue. even a screen of your file would be good, I tried all different settings from 0-3 and each started off way loud and then when I adjusted the volume it went to where it was supposed to be.
each time you edit the script, you want to reboot the phone for the settings to take effect. also, make sure all permissions are checked by longpressing on the script using root explorer, select permissions and check all selections.
with glitch kernel, set all incall boost to 0. the highest would be 1. settings 2 and 3 cause distortion. in any other kernel, i've found setting 3 is the same as setting 1 in glitch.
This worked perfectly for me! Glitch kernel on MIUI SGSII rom.
Thanks!
Se7eN43 said:
each time you edit the script, you want to reboot the phone for the settings to take effect. also, make sure all permissions are checked by longpressing on the script using root explorer, select permissions and check all selections.
with glitch kernel, set all incall boost to 0. the highest would be 1. settings 2 and 3 cause distortion. in any other kernel, i've found setting 3 is the same as setting 1 in glitch.
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Question....I can't get this to work. I notice in the file it says, "just be sure you do the chmod and chown commands below in any case." I think that's the piece that people are missing, and I can't seem to figure that out. I tried to go into terminal emulator and say
Code:
chmod -R 750 /etc/init.d/
and
Code:
chown -R root:shell /etc/init.d/
...but for both commands, I get that the operation is not permitted. I think this is what is causing my changes to not apply correctly, and I can't seem to figure out how to do these two commands. Both the etc and init.d folders are set to r/w/x, as well as the file itself
Are these commands extremely necessary and if so, what can i do to more easily make them work?
Perhaps someone would be so awesome as to create a flashable script for linux dummies like myself?
jakemg said:
Question....I can't get this to work. I notice in the file it says, "just be sure you do the chmod and chown commands below in any case." I think that's the piece that people are missing, and I can't seem to figure that out. I tried to go into terminal emulator and say
Code:
chmod -R 750 /etc/init.d/
and
Code:
chown -R root:shell /etc/init.d/
...but for both commands, I get that the operation is not permitted. I think this is what is causing my changes to not apply correctly, and I can't seem to figure out how to do these two commands. Both the etc and init.d folders are set to r/w/x, as well as the file itself
Are these commands extremely necessary and if so, what can i do to more easily make them work?
Perhaps someone would be so awesome as to create a flashable script for linux dummies like myself?
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You don't need to use Terminal Emulator. It's 100.1% easier to use Root Explorer. Here's what to do. These are similar to the steps I posted above, but I simplified it to make it easier for yah...
Instructions (While on Glitch):
1. Download the 90call_vol (To make it easier use mine which is already configured)
2. Move the file from your PC to your phone's internal SD card
3. In Root Explorer hit the "Mount R/W" button
4. Still in Root Explorer move the 90call_vol from the /sdcard and paste it into /etc/init.d
5. Now the most important step... REBOOT
6. Done! Now test your device
Yep, that's exactly what I was doing and still, when I make or receive a call, the in-call volume jumps up to max unless I turn it down. T. Then if I make or receive another call, the in-call volume jumps back up again. This cycle constantly repeats itself. No matter what, the actual in-call volume keeps jumping up to max.
Thanks for trying, though.
And you're on the Glitch kernel right?
Yep. Glitch V13...
Boo. First off thanks for the help and guide but unfortunately it does not work for me. I've tried this twice now on cm7 and miui fresh installs. Neither worked and I followed the steps exactly. Man this is lame. Is there a previous version of either miui or cm that doesn't have this issue?
N00B_IN_N33D said:
You don't need to use Terminal Emulator. It's 100.1% easier to use Root Explorer. Here's what to do. These are similar to the steps I posted above, but I simplified it to make it easier for yah...
Instructions (While on Glitch):
1. Download the 90call_vol (To make it easier use mine which is already configured)
2. Move the file from your PC to your phone's internal SD card
3. In Root Explorer hit the "Mount R/W" button
4. Still in Root Explorer move the 90call_vol from the /sdcard and paste it into /etc/init.d
5. Now the most important step... REBOOT
6. Done! Now test your device
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This did not work for me.....
You all are selecting ALL permissions in the script with the script in the /system/etc/init.d folder correct? the permissions must be done while the script is in the init.d folder. If you make the permissions before moving the script over to the init.d folder, it will not work. It should look like rwxrwxrwx (Read Write eXecute) for the User, Group & Other fields.
How do get to the permissions? I didn't see that. Also, does anyone have a link to the original cm7 kernel to replace glitch if it doesn't work again?
Never mind. Got the permissions set and it still starts out loud, this is ridiculous.
wow... sounds like your phone just doesn't like you. haha.. kidding.
another thing you can do is use Script Manager from the Market.
run script manager
navigate to script (doesn't matter what folder the script is in)
select script (window pops up)
select "Su" (android skull & bone crosses icon)
select "Edit"
select "File Editor" (make sure the settings are what you want)
press the phones menu button to save (you may be asked to save again when pressing the back button to go one screen back, of course save it again.)
select "Run" (window changes)
select "Close"
you need not to reboot or set permissions using Script Manager, so go ahead and test.
if this works, you need to set the script to run at every boot using Script Manager by selecting the script again and select "Boot" (gear looking icon) and run again. (Su should still be selected as well)
if you end up tweaking the script again, just select "Run" after you are done editing, then "Close". no need to reboot.
IF this too does not work, then you might want to try a fresh install of CM7+Glitch without any other extras, besides the script just for testing. and if you are not on the latest CM nightly, i suggest you update to it.
Boo, my phone does hate me! It must know that I want a Galaxy 2 lol. Well I tried the script manager and it didn't improve. Right now I am on MIUI and like it but could try the CM7. Both ROMs with glitch 13 gave me the same issue. I wonder if my speaker is messed up or somethingm although previously on bionix it was okay...
PLEASE READ
This mod ONLY applies to UNLIMITED USERS who DO NOT have tethering on their plan
This mod DOES NOT apply to SHARE EVERYTHING plans
I took a peak over at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/help/g3-hotspot-hack-t2812305 and saw that there were issues with using the G2 apk. I decided to take a looksy at it and see if I can replicate the functionality of the G2 apk with out having to re-apply settings to turn on tethering.
I have always had issues using root explores and database explorers messing up permissions and causing boot loops so until I have a proper recovery I use the android terminal emulator. Many people here have had plenty of success using file explores so give it a shot if you like!
Skip down to the bottom for a video walkthrough created by { owenbeals aka DroidModderX}
First things first you will need root!
0.) Start a root shell
Code:
su
1.) mount the system partition for read and write access
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /system
2.) Rename stock files HotspotProvision.apk and HotspotProvision.odex to something memorable. I use .bak and .bakdex
Code:
cd /system/app
mv HotspotProvision.apk HotspotProvision.bak
mv HotspotProvision.odex HotspotProvision.bakdex
3.) Now copy over the new file, can be the root of the extSD card which is /storage/external_SD/HotspotProvisionVzG3.apk
Code:
cp /storage/external_SD/HotspotProvisionVzG3.apk .
4.) The last thing is to change permissions to 644 (RW- R-- R-- for you file browsy types )
Code:
chmod 644 HotspotProvisionVzG3Mod.apk
5.) Now reboot and enjoy your glitch free hotspot action!
You must reboot! Do not try to "install" it, it does not function like that.
N.B.
Some users have noted that their cpu governors change to Performance while the hotspot is on and change back to On Demand when off instead of normal Interactive. This is the stock behaviour of the kernel, and not a bug introduced by this mod.
Thanks to { owenbeals aka DroidModderX} for this handy video walkthrough.
Thanks { Robshr, JayGoat } for bringing this up
Also thanks to { nrage23 } for answering a ton of questions on here
CREDIT:
Guest who started previous thread
Anonymous original creator
WACOmalt for making the original G2 thread
what was glitchy about the first hotspot app? HotspotProvision_24A_mod.apk
rp201 said:
what was glitchy about the first hotspot app? HotspotProvision_24A_mod.apk
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You have change something every time you use it.
The modded apk works perfectly. I used root explorer to do it though. I renamed the original files, copied your apk to system/app, renamed it to HotSpotProvision.apk, fixed the permissions and rebooted.
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Pretty cool. I'll have to give this a try when I'm bored later on today at work. Could you explain what you actually did to the hotspot apk though?
One thing though - why not just append ".bak" to the end of the existing filename/extension? That way, you don't lose the original extension so you can't forget what it was. It works fine. That's what I always do. In other words, your files would end in ".apk.bak" and ".odex.bak". The system only sees the extension after the final period.
nrage23 said:
You have change something every time you use it.
The modded apk works perfectly. I used root explorer to do it though. I renamed the original files, copied your apk to system/app, renamed it to HotSpotProvision.apk, fixed the permissions and rebooted.
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How do you launch tethering after moving, renaming, and re-permissioning the apk? I've tried to launch from Settings app but nothing happens.
The downloaded apk he modded is named differently from the original one in the system/app folder. After I changed the names for the original files in system/app. I changed the name of the modded apk to match the original apk in system/app. I copied the renamed modded apk to system/app, set the permissions correctly, then rebooted. I went into Settings then More... under wireless networks,Mobile HotSpot and changed the SSID and password. I can turn it on via settings or the quick setting in the notification bar.
sstapley_56 said:
How do you launch tethering after moving, renaming, and re-permissioning the apk? I've tried to launch from Settings app but nothing happens.
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I'd guess for it to work from stock menus (i.e. without starting the apk directly from a file browser app or terminal emulator) you'd have to rename it the same as the stock apk so that the path is the same for the various apps that would call it.
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The downloaded apk he modded is named differently from the original one in the system/app folder. After I changed the names for the original files in system/app. I changed the name of the modded apk to match the original apk in system/app. I copied the renamed modded apk to system/app, set the permissions correctly, then rebooted. I went into Settings then More... under wireless networks,Mobile HotSpot and changed the SSID and password. I can turn it on via settings or the quick setting in the notification bar.
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So I have renamed it exactly as the original apk was and rebooted but still no go. On reboot I get a force close of VZWAWSService. I have some of the system bloat frozen, maybe this has something to do with it.
phobos512 said:
I'd guess for it to work from stock menus (i.e. without starting the apk directly from a file browser app or terminal emulator) you'd have to rename it the same as the stock apk so that the path is the same for the various apps that would call it.
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Sweet it's working now, I had the lgmobilehotspot GUI.apk frozen and that's what was causing the issue. Thanks for the apk and tutorial guys!
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How do you launch tethering after moving, renaming, and re-permissioning the apk? I've tried to launch from Settings app but nothing happens.
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Did you reboot?
There should be no reason to rename the apk. When android installs applications it goes into the /data... Dir as the package name. All intents are handled via package names therefore the apk name is inconsequential.
To use you should be able to go settings > more and see all the tethering options.
To verify placement and permissions use
Code:
su
ll /system/app/Hotspot*
You should see your two backup files and the new HotspotProvisionVzG3Mod.all
Permissions should be rw-r--r--
Let me know if you still have issues.
I will post a DIY response so that people who want to learn about the modification can play along at home. Think of it as source code for this mod:good:
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Did you reboot?
There should be no reason to rename the apk. When android installs applications it goes into the /data... Dir as the package name. All intents are handled via package names therefore the apk name is inconsequential.
To use you should be able to go settings > more and see all the tethering options.
To verify placement and permissions use
Code:
su
ll /system/app/Hotspot*
You should see your two backup files and the new HotspotProvisionVzG3Mod.all
Permissions should be rw-r--r--
Let me know if you still have issues.
I will post a DIY response so that people who want to learn about the modification can play along at home. Think of it as source code for this mod:good:
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Thanks for the detailed response, I got it working now. I had previously frozen some of the bloat on the phone when I got it and one of the apps I froze was the lgemobilehotspotui.apk which is needed to work correctly. Thanks for all the help from the awesome devs here.
Nice work, thanks. I just installed it with Root Explorer, and it worked perfectly. Just have to do it to the wife's phone, now.
Well done. Working great!
Thanks! Works perfect. And now I can use the toggle on the drop down menu to activate the hotspot. Thanks so much.
Worked
Worked perfectly for me. Used ES file explorer to move the files around.
I have downloaded, changed permissions, changed the file names to .bak but when I try to install the nodded split says application not installed. I'm using root explorer. I did have the othe mod installed and deleted it first. Wondering if that is the problem
Edit...Stopped trying to install and just rebooted and it turns on just fine, and my laptop connects...the app shows it connected and listed as an approved device...yet I'm not able to actually get a a connection.
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Thanks! Works like a champ.
works great!
I'm also getting the VZWARSService has stopped message, and when I go into settings and turn on the hotspot, nothing happens. If I go into mobile hotspot and turn it on from there, I get this message: Unfortunately, com.lge.mobilehotspot.ui has stopped. Followed the directions exactly, so I'm not sure what's going on.
Works perfectly. I used Root Explorer to rename and move everything. Thanks!
Worked like a charm the only thing is still changes the cpu governor to performance the g2 one did it to I don't know if someone is able to fix that
It's just when I turn on the hotspot afterwards I use android tuner and change it back to interactive
Does anyone else have this issue
hello fellow xda junkies!
HERE IS A SIMPLE WAY TO GET DATA TETHERING THROUGH BUILD.PROP EDIT
NOTE:MESSING WITH BUILD.PROP COULD MESS YOUR PHONE UP BE CAREFUL
Step 1.) download a text editor.i suggest 920 text editor.
Step 2.) you will also need an root explorer so download that also.
Step 3).open up your root explorer and navigate to system/build.prop. and copy that file to another directory. i.e example sdcard/download.then rename
original build.prop file to build.prop.bak
Step 4).open up your text editor and navigate to the directory where you copied the build.prop file
Step 5.)look for this line [they are both close to the end of the build.prop file] "net.tethering.nonprovisioning=true" [once you find it change the true
to false] so it reads "net.tethering.nonprovisioning=false" NOTEDO NOT TYPE THE QUOTATION MARKS!!!
Step 6.) " look for line "persist.data.tethering_oc=1" change the variable 1 to 0 so it reads "persist.data.tethering_oc=0
Step 7.) move the build.prop file that you copied and edited from location you placed it in to its rightful spot in system/.change permissions to rw--r--r
reboot phone and your good to go!works on my vs985 LIKE A CHAMP.
deathsquad737 said:
hello fellow xda junkies!
HERE IS A SIMPLE WAY TO GET DATA TETHERING THROUGH BUILD.PROP EDIT
NOTE:MESSING WITH BUILD.PROP COULD MESS YOUR PHONE UP BE CAREFUL
Step 1.) download a text editor.i suggest 920 text editor.
Step 2.) you will also need an root explorer so download that also.
Step 3).open up your root explorer and navigate to system/build.prop. and copy that file to another directory. i.e example sdcard/download.then rename
original build.prop file to build.prop.bak
Step 4).open up your text editor and navigate to the directory where you copied the build.prop file
Step 5.)look for this line [they are both close to the end of the build.prop file] "net.tethering.nonprovisioning=true" [once you find it change the true
to false] so it reads "net.tethering.nonprovisioning=false" NOTEDO NOT TYPE THE QUOTATION MARKS!!!
Step 6.) " look for line "persist.data.tethering_oc=1" change the variable 1 to 0 so it reads "persist.data.tethering_oc=0
Step 7.) move the build.prop file that you copied and edited from location you placed it in to its rightful spot in system/.change permissions to rw--r--r
reboot phone and your good to go!works on my vs985 LIKE A CHAMP.
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You know there is already a flash for this and an apk.
Yes i do know this but some like to do it on there own.but hey nice to meet ya!
deathsquad737 said:
Yes i do know this but some like to do it on there own.but hey nice to meet ya!
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Just checking.
I'm a tinkerer also which is how I figured out the thermal throttling.
Nice to met you.
tech_head said:
Just checking.
I'm a tinkerer also which is how I figured out the thermal throttling.
Nice to met you.
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Thermal daemon mitigation?is that what you are referring too?
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Thermal daemon mitigation?is that what you are referring too?
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Actually not.
Instead of trying to stop the thermal mitigation from working I did just the opposite, I changed the parameters on how it operates.
The file /system/etc/thermal-engine-8974.conf.
This file controls what happens to cpu speed at various temperatures.
That is what you tweak and it just works.
I also used ROM Toolbox to change the governor.
tech_head said:
Actually not.
Instead of trying to stop the thermal mitigation from working I did just the opposite, I changed the parameters on how it operates.
The file /system/etc/thermal-engine-8974.conf.
This file controls what happens to cpu speed at various temperatures.
That is what you tweak and it just works.
I also used ROM Toolbox to change the governor.
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Wow that's heavy I don't know if I have a high enough pay grade to do that lol
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Wow that's heavy I don't know if I have a high enough pay grade to do that lol
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I can always get you a copy of the file.
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I can always get you a copy of the file.
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Yes please I pm you
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Thank you but...
First of all, thanks for the post. Although I appreciate the helpful post, my phone is now stuck in boot loop . I hate to be the one to open up an old thread but I'm freaking out at the moment due to brick fever :crying: My current setup was a rooted LG G3 VS98512b. My goal was simple, I didn't want to do anything crazy, I just wanted to enable wifi tether now I'm afraid I've lost everything... Is there a way I can get back into the storage of my phone and delete the modified build.prop, remove the ".bak" from the original and be back to the good life? Any assistance is greatly appreciated, this seemed like such a simple modification that led to such a big headache.
It sounds like you might have used an editor on your build.prop that could not handle the file size, resulting in your editted build.prop being truncated. Otherwise, maybe your permissions were left wrong. Either of these will cause your phone to bootloop.
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trent999 said:
It sounds like you might have used an editor on your build.prop that could not handle the file size, resulting in your editted build.prop being truncated. Otherwise, maybe your permissions were left wrong. Either of these will cause your phone to bootloop.
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Thanks for the reply. I used the editor recommended in the tutorial, 920 text editor. I followed the instructions word for word, I don't know what the problem is. Maybe its because I have the newest update and this mod was for 10b???As far as the permissions, the phone asked automatically if I wanted to change the permissions. The original build.prop is still there... is there a way I can delete the modified build.prop and replace it with the original? I really wish I would not have followed this tut, it didn't seem like a popular method. There has to be a way to delete the modified build.prop right?
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Thanks for the reply. I used the editor recommended in the tutorial, 920 text editor. I followed the instructions word for word, I don't know what the problem is. Maybe its because I have the newest update and this mod was for 10b???As far as the permissions, the phone asked automatically if I wanted to change the permissions. The original build.prop is still there... is there a way I can delete the modified build.prop and replace it with the original? I really wish I would not have followed this tut, it didn't seem like a popular method. There has to be a way to delete the modified build.prop right?
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Yes you can reflash the firmware or if you don;t want to restore to stock you can use ADB to fix the files and restore your .bak
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Yes you can reflash the firmware or if you don;t want to restore to stock you can use ADB to fix the files and restore your .bak
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Again, thank you for the response. Do you recommend a specific method or tutorial for trying restore the original build.prop? I did search however, because this scenario is so specific I'm not sure there is an exact solution to my problem.
Again, just in case someone else can chime in, I followed the instructions on the first post of this thread (see first post for detailed info). I copied the original build.prop then changed the name of the original build.prop, edited the copy, moved it to the original directory and restarted the phone. Now my phone doesn't make it to the Verizon screen (I think it is stuck in boot loop), the screen stays black and the small led on the left corner flashes blue and green. If I can just get access to the storage I can replace the modified build.prop with the original that is still in the same directory just renamed. It seems like such an easy task but, I just don't know how to go about it I'm a somewhat of an old school tinker, I'm just now getting back into the swing of Android... Thanks in advance!!
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This is crazy... I changed 2 values in build.prop for tethering and my phone wont boot now... I didnt install a ROM, change DPI, or make any major changes WTF???
Do you have a custom recovery (twrp)?
Can you connect to your phone with adb?
If you have twrp, search the board for the startup hardware key sequence to reach twrp, else from adb do a reboot recovery.
In twrp, you can select to mount system, then go to advanced - file manager. You can delete the bad build.prop, rename the good one, then set the permissions on the good one. If your good copy of build.prop is on a PC, put it on a flash drive, and use twrp's file manager to get it into your phone.
If you have a saved copy of build.prop on your PC, you can also use adb's push command. (You may also want to look at the adb shell command. The sequence might be to open a shell, delete the bad build. prop, get the right build.prop into the right directory, then chmod the right build.prop so it has the proper permissions.)