Are we able to circumvent how AT&T is blocking us from downloading Plants vs Zombies today for free?
It keeps failing.
Debating to try this.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1017373
Help this ends today!
Thanks!
Unbrand your At&t X10a and update to 2.1 global generic. This will lift all blocks by Att, and you will be certain to get the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update directly from PC Companion or SEUS when it is available.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
Prodeje79 said:
Are we able to circumvent how AT&T is blocking us from downloading Plants vs Zombies today for free?
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Gotta love AT&T and their locking out of 'unknown sources.' If you want to stay with AT&T's firmware for the X10 and want to enable unknown sources, you can try this method too:
Ensure that your phone is rooted.
Install Root Explorer and SQLite Editor. (You may need to use the 'sideload' method of installation for these apps.)
From Root Explorer, go to /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/ and open the 'settings.db' file.
In SQLite Editor, go to the 'secure' table and update the value of 'install_nonmarket_apps' from '0' to '1' and save.
Exit out of all the apps and reboot the phone.
You still won't see 'Unknown sources' in Settings > Applications, but installing non-market apps should work anyway.
Here's a more detailed guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9588447&postcount=3
Doesn't AT&T block you from installing Root Explorer? I know it wouldn't let me install Titanium Backup.
agentJBM said:
Doesn't AT&T block you from installing Root Explorer?
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Hmmm...I forget.
When my X10A was on AT&T's 1.6 build, I got used to sideloading apps so that's how I might have done it all.
But I'm with those who would rather just flash the phone to Sony Ericsson's generic world 2.1 firmware instead. Too bad every AT&T X10A user can't be convinced to do this to make life simpler.
agentJBM said:
Doesn't AT&T block you from installing Root Explorer? I know it wouldn't let me install Titanium Backup.
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You can side load anything compatible
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That tool failed and rebooted my phone.
Now plants and zombies works.... go figure.
BTW
my phone was already rooted. Running one of rendeiro2005's latest ROMs.
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Has anyone experienced after updating to JI6 that they cannot remove the bloatware from the apps menu? I tried removing it with Root Explorer but it still lingers no matter what I do.
EDIT: I updated my version of Root Explorer. I was running 2.12.1 I think, and updated to 2.12.4. Have to mount as R/W in, but it worked and I was able to get rid of my bloatware! Thanks the3dman, I would not have thought about checking what version I was running till you mentioned it.
starkiller86 said:
Has anyone experienced after updating to JI6 that they cannot remove the bloatware from the apps menu? I tried removing it with Root Explorer but it still lingers no matter what I do.
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I flashed the update and removed it with Titanium backup. It's all gone.
starkiller86 said:
Has anyone experienced after updating to JI6 that they cannot remove the bloatware from the apps menu? I tried removing it with Root Explorer but it still lingers no matter what I do.
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The old version of root explorer does not work on ji6 you need to get 2.12 it works fine on ji6.
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Same issue...
I was bricked by the Tmob JI6 update... I followed Odin stuff... got my phone back to stock... rooted.
I reinstalled Root Explorer and I tried to start removing bloatware... it says that the software is read only.
Any solution or ideas?
PS: I paid for launcher pro, and now it looks like I don't have it... nor do I have an e-mail with my unlock code... what is the deal with that?
Terminal still works just fine.
-bZj
hey,im trying to unroot my htc aria with the universal rooting app but when i try to install the file on my device i get an error saying "for security, your phone is set to block installation..."
and when i click the "settings" i dont have the option ""allow installation of non-market applications"
how can i root my device without installing the clockworkmod recovory?
Thank you,
Yulia.
Only way you can because at&t blocked sideloading apps... unless you go on Google and type HTC sideloading machine or something like that.
Signatures are fancy.
yulia11235 said:
hey,im trying to unroot my htc aria with the universal rooting app but when i try to install the file on my device i get an error saying "for security, your phone is set to block installation..."
and when i click the "settings" i dont have the option ""allow installation of non-market applications"
how can i root my device without installing the clockworkmod recovory?
Thank you,
Yulia.
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Your question is very confusing. You are trying to use a rooting app to un-root your device? Your topic title mentions un-rooting but your last sentence asks how you can root. Not sure I follow.
If your Aria has the official ATT Froyo build you are probably not rooted and cannot root your phone with any downloaded app.
yulia11235 said:
hey,im trying to unroot my htc aria with the universal rooting app but when i try to install the file on my device i get an error saying "for security, your phone is set to block installation..."
and when i click the "settings" i dont have the option ""allow installation of non-market applications"
how can i root my device without installing the clockworkmod recovory?
Thank you,
Yulia.
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Android Central Sideloading Wonder Machine.
I'm also not to clear on what you're asking. But that program will allow you to install whatever app you want.
Sent from my cm7 Aria.
Is there a way to install an apk as a system app? I want to 'unroot' a device but still run an app that requires root access. I'm unsure of how this can be done, any advise would be very much appreciated!
Thanks
I know that the Z4 root app has an option for temp root functions which goes back to an unrooted state once you reboot.
My guess is that you can run that, place your apk in the appropriate system folder, install the apk from there & then reboot.
But again I'm not to sure if temp root functions work on our G-Tabs & if it does if it's as simple as I explained. Worth a try I guess.
Again I'm assuming that your not already in a permanent root state. If so then you'll have to unroot completely first & then try what I mentioned above.
Unless someone has an easier method?
convert user apps to system apps
nikt said:
Is there a way to install an apk as a system app? I want to 'unroot' a device but still run an app that requires root access. I'm unsure of how this can be done, any advise would be very much appreciated!
Thanks
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Titanium Backup Pro (paid version 3.8.1 and higher) has a function that allows one to convert user apps-->system apps (as well as system app-->user app ... though this sometimes causes initial FCs, which generally disappear with reboot).
Not sure if the effect will remain after unrooting.
Just to clear up a bit, not because an app its on /system it will have root access. If you want to run an app that needs root, you need root, thats it. You cant unroot and use the app after that.
So, no you cant do that. Its 2 different things installing an app on /system than having root for an app.
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Just to clear up a bit, not because an app its on /system it will have root access. If you want to run an app that needs root, you need root, thats it. You cant unroot and use the app after that.
So, no you cant do that. Its 2 different things installing an app on /system than having root for an app.
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So then how do proprietary apps like Sprint Nascar (as an example) run on an unrooted phone?
Why would Sprint Nascar need root permision?
pmcnano said:
Why would Sprint Nascar need root permision?
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It probably doesn't or it might I have no idea. The op never pointed out which apps he wants to use.
However & this is a big however, as I have no idea which apps require root access, one has to assume that any of the preinstalled apps that come on our G-Tabs do in fact need root access, yet they can run on an unrooted device. Again I could be wrong.
That being said, how does one go about determining which apps require root access?
Thanks for the replies guys. The issue is supporting proxy servers on unrooted devices. There are several proxy apps that require root access as well as a kernel that supports proxy. If the proxy app were installed as a system app, would this have enough rights to access the kernel as required? I don't know enough about this but was led to believe this might work if it was running as system. Same for apps that use CIFS, like mount manager. I guess I'll give it a try and see what happens...!
Like I said, being installed on System doesnt have anything to do with having root or not.
Im 95% sure about what I am saying.
edit: I confirmed it..so 100% sure, if the app needs root, you will need root no matter where the app is installed.
Hi guys,
Anyone can guide me to remove/hide below list of apps from my menu list? the phone has been rooted.
1. Get apps
2. TrackID
3. Wise Pilot
4. Latitude
5. Places
6. Support
7. Navigation
8. Friends' music
9. Setup Guide
10. Games by Popcap
11. Store
12. liveware
13. Get games
14. extension
15. update center
Thanks in advance.
I found the software Root Uninstaller Pro v1.20 that should do the job.
Trying out now.
I'm using "Titanium Backup" for that, it has a lot of uses besides uninstalling bloatware.
Thanks Heimiko, will try out that software too. Currently the root uninstaller able to solve my case.
If you only wants to hide them you can use "Launcher Pro"
Can someone tell me under what name does games by popcap run in phone? or app list ?
im unable to find it and uninstall removed the rest.
magicbox
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berz said:
Can someone tell me under what name does games by popcap run in phone? or app list ?
im unable to find it and uninstall removed the rest.
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How we remove apps like Games by PopCap, Evernote, Playnow?
You can remove stock apps by using Terminal Emulator. Here is the tutorial - http://jaxov.com/2010/09/how-to-remove-stock-default-android-apps-easily/
So i need to root my mini for this? I will probably lose my warranty right?
Sorry if this some dumb question but im new on android...
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lucasra said:
So i need to root my mini for this? I will probably lose my warranty right?
Sorry if this some dumb question but im new on android...
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Yup~ before root u need to unlock bootloader 1st~
try to avoid unlock bootloader if u just want to keep your phone warranty~
try to stop stock apps operating; android assistant can block other apps at startup and kill apps~
dont waste your phone warranty~
Does somebody got a list with what .apk is what app? Some of the .apk does not resemble some of the apps, and don't want to delete something that might kill my phone.
edit: Btw, you can uninstall apps in flashtool.
If you find the right apk then you can remove the app without any problem with this tool? I mean if the app isnt important, like Gamesbypopcap.
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Yeah! Certain app/apk I was remove using root uninstaller - result; my phone running on 235/334MB free space memory~
backup before remove~ if you want to install back to system app you needs to purchase root uninstaller pro
=/ not good if you make mistake~
deoxx said:
Does somebody got a list with what .apk is what app? Some of the .apk does not resemble some of the apps, and don't want to delete something that might kill my phone.
edit: Btw, you can uninstall apps in flashtool.
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try use root uninstaller - you will know with apps that u want to remove, just refer to icon of apps in root uninstaller =) list? refer to 1st post
Yeah, you need to root your mini for that. It voids the warranty, but I'm pretty sure you can reverse it so people can't tell. Technically, you've voided your warranty, but if you remove the evidence, no one can tell and your warranty is honored. You need to know what you're doing, obviously, so you should look into it more before trying it.
Hey guys i have another question, i dont think a new thread is needed.
My mini pro says the sdcard has 1.2 gb used but when i select all files inside the card with Windows explorer it says there is only 350mb used. Why? and who's right?
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Does your explorer show hidden files ? ^^
Sakem said:
Does your explorer show hidden files ? ^^
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Yes
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Is there a way to remove them without rooting the phone?
Or did the devs already find a way to root he phone without unlocking the bootloader?
Quick question. I rooted my NT, and to block OTAs all I did so far was to freeze DeviceManager 2.3.4 using Titanium Backup. I've been looking through all my apps, selected Hulu Plus and nothing happened. So I uninstalled, and went to the Android Market to re-install, but now it says it's incompatible. Anybody else having this problem? And how would I fix it?
That is weird. I rooted mine and blocked the OTA. I can still find my Hulu+ app when I use the Go Launcher EX.
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Quick question. I rooted my NT, and to block OTAs all I did so far was to freeze DeviceManager 2.3.4 using Titanium Backup. I've been looking through all my apps, selected Hulu Plus and nothing happened. So I uninstalled, and went to the Android Market to re-install, but now it says it's incompatible. Anybody else having this problem? And how would I fix it?
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Which rooting process did you use?
cfoesch said:
Which rooting process did you use?
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I used Indirect's method of rooting. Again, I have not done the full OTA block; my software version says "unavailable". I wonder if keeping it like that, versus getting it to 9.9.9 has anything to do with it???
Here's the Hulu+ apk.
http://db.tt/dI8MAkqd
You're awesome deralaand!!!!!!
Glad I could help.
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