Hello, this is my first post on XDA
in the "Development" section I've read about a camera mod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104051.
It add some good feature to the camera stock app like:
Records Audio in 192kbps/44.1Khz quality (CD Quality) rather than stock (64kbps/16khz quality)
Increased Video Bitrate in 1080 and 720p modes* (See 2nd post for info and download link for this version)
I would to try this hack, but I am confused on witch APK to download and use, the Potatoman and the hyperX-'s release are identical or not?
i believe there is only one mod as of right now. The mod you posted above is based off of the original and does nothing but improve the camera. Safe to say this is THE mod to use my friend!
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i believe there is only one mod as of right now. The mod you posted above is based off of the original and does nothing but improve the camera. Safe to say this is THE mod to use my friend!
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Thank you!
So I can download the modded APK from here without problems? Is it THE mod?
You can dl it from here or glash one of the fantastic roms that have it included.
Now I am trying to install the camera hack on my phone, I renamed the original Camera.apk in Campera.apk.bak and copied the hacked Camera.apk in /system/app, but when I try to execute it to install, the installation starts but it ends with message "Application not installed", why?
What'is my error?
I use Root Explorer...
You don't have to install it after copying to system/app, just copy, then set permissions correct and reboot..
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You don't have to install it after copying to system/app, just copy, then set permissions correct and reboot..
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Thank you, now I try, but witch are the correct permissions?!?
EDIT: I set permissions to rx-r--r-- like the original app, now it seems work!
I recorded a video at 720p with the hacked Camera.apk, I controlled media info with VLC and with Windows Explorer "Property->Details" tab, the value they show are 11880 kbps for the video bitrate and 16 kHz, 60 kbps, mono for audio. I think that there are the value for a video recorded with default app, or not?
Help pleaseee!!!
hey, i am trying to hack my camera too, how do you move the camera.apk to system/app if i have it in my file/download, thanks
thomasching said:
hey, i am trying to hack my camera too, how do you move the camera.apk to system/app if i have it in my file/download, thanks
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You must have rooted your phone and you must use a file manager like Root Explorer!
i know, my phone is rooted and have root explorer installed. But i can't paste anything on system/app from my file/download, i could just move files around in my file
thomasching said:
i know, my phone is rooted and have root explorer installed. But i can't paste anything on system/app from my file/download, i could just move files around in my file
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Mount the filesystem in R/W mode (read and write), default setting is RO (read only), use the button in the upper side of the screen.
i know this step, i mean, how do you paste the .apk to system/app from the bluetooth folder in my file? because i use bluetooth to transfer the .apk into my phone, but i have no idea how to paste it into root explorer, seems like i can only move it around to those folders in my file. i know i am such a noob, sorry for asking so many silly questions.
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i know this step, i mean, how do you paste the .apk to system/app from the bluetooth folder in my file? because i use bluetooth to transfer the .apk into my phone, but i have no idea how to paste it into root explorer, seems like i can only move it around to those folders in my file. i know i am such a noob, sorry for asking so many silly questions.
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You must navigate throught your phone's filesystem with Root Explorer, find the folder where the file Camera.apk is (I think it is /sdcard/bluetooth) copy the file and paste it in /system/app (all operation of copy/move/paste are possible with Root Explorer).
I hope I help you, I'm Italian and I'm not a native speaker of English...
i am not native english speaker either, haha
i am from Hong Kong
i am gonna try it, but i messed it up this afternoon and i had to reset everything on my phone lol because the camera didn't work
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I tried replace the Poweron.wav in sys/etc
but it said copy failed.
I'm on the latest siyah kernel
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I tried replace the Poweron.wav in sys/etc
but it said copy failed.
I'm on the latest siyah kernel
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take it you have set correct permissions and changed ownership of file ??
and the file is poweron.ogg not wav
DJBoxer said:
take it you have set correct permissions and changed ownership of file ??
and the file is poweron.ogg not wav
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how do I do that? I just watched a youtube video on how to change the boot sound. and I failed..: (
and I downloaded the original S2 boot animation and sound from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24910851&postcount=22359
and it's in wave format..
wanewon said:
how do I do that? I just watched a youtube video on how to change the boot sound. and I failed..: (
and I downloaded the original S2 boot animation and sound from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24910851&postcount=22359
and it's in wave format..
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yes most prob wav not used cm9 myself but on most sammy ones it ogg but anyways try this navigate to system/etc using root explorer make sure its set to RW then copy/move/paste file into location then change owner to root/root and set permissions to RW-R-R .
hopefully this will work for you if not trying renaming file to ogg
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yes most prob wav not used cm9 myself but on most sammy ones it ogg but anyways try this navigate to system/etc using root explorer make sure its set to RW then copy/move/paste file into location then change owner to root/root and set permissions to RW-R-R .
hopefully this will work for you if not trying renaming file to ogg
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ahh. I got the problem fixed. I didn't enable root access and system files as writable. now it worked.
I replaced the poweron.wav successfully.
but,
the sound doesnt play during the boot animation...-__-
wanewon said:
I replaced the poweron.wav successfully.
but,
the sound doesnt play during the boot animation...-__-
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yes but do all the steps i stated even tho you added the file dosent mean its gonna work set the permissions correctly etc and also i mentioned to change file from wav to ogg as a last resort but hmmm i swear that it is ogg for power on but not sure as i find it annoying upon boot lol
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yes but do all the steps i stated even tho you added the file dosent mean its gonna work set the permissions correctly etc and also i mentioned to change file from wav to ogg as a last resort but hmmm i swear that it is ogg for power on but not sure as i find it annoying upon boot lol
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Root explorer as in the one thats $3.99 at the playstore??
You can't just rename the file from wav to ogg. They are different file formats. You need to convert it.
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You can't just rename the file from wav to ogg. They are different file formats. You need to convert it.
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so it is really ogg?
the default one that was already in the folder is in wav
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so it is really ogg?
the default one that was already in the folder is in wav
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Depends. Apparently it should be wav for GB, ogg for ICS.
well I'm using resurrection ICS remix 2.0 if that helps.
and waiting for the root explorer reply.
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well I'm using resurrection ICS remix 2.0 if that helps.
and waiting for the root explorer reply.
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So... Given the name of the ROM, surely you can determine if it's GB or ICS... Yes?
You can use any file explorer that gives root access. Root Explorer is just one of them. ES File Explorer is another.
However, I don't think Resurrection Remix supports boot sounds at all, but I'm not positive about that. Someone who uses that ROM will have to answer that.
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So... Given the name of the ROM, surely you can determine if it's GB or ICS... Yes?
You can use any file explorer that gives root access. Root Explorer is just one of them. ES File Explorer is another.
However, I don't think Resurrection Remix supports boot sounds at all, but I'm not positive about that. Someone who uses that ROM will have to answer that.
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downloaded a Poweron.ogg as well. and I just figured out the permission management thing and I turned on all the permissions. still no luck. As for the ownership thing that the other poster was talking about. I dont know how to do in es explorer.
anyway, I tried both ogg and wav. maybe you could be right that ICS remix doesnt support boot sounds
Hey there, if I'm retarded and don't know how to search properly, flame away, but I found nothing. I really like having the allshare feature to stream to my Samsung TVs and Bluray players, but all the non-original roms have removed the allshare application. Does anyone have some insight for me?
flatlandju said:
Hey there, if I'm retarded and don't know how to search properly, flame away, but I found nothing. I really like having the allshare feature to stream to my Samsung TVs and Bluray players, but all the non-original roms have removed the allshare application. Does anyone have some insight for me?
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Custom roms remove lots of stuff,no worries because you can always download a rom that you know has what you need and extract stuff.I'm pretty sure you are looking for this Dlna.apk for allshare.I extracted it out of the newest n7000 note stock dodexed-rooted rom.You will have to put it in system/app file and set correct permissions.There is a lot of info on how to do this in the forums if you don't know how.
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Custom roms remove lots of stuff,no worries because you can always download a rom that you know has what you need and extract stuff.I'm pretty sure you are looking for this Dlna.apk for allshare.I extracted it out of the newest n7000 note stock dodexed-rooted rom.You will have to put it in system/app file and set correct permissions.There is a lot of info on how to do this in the forums if you don't know how.
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It still doesn't seem to want to let me install it no matter what I do or where I place the APK. I must be missing something.
Are you using tw rom or aosp rom. the stock dlna is for tw only. there are other apps that work like twonky.
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It still doesn't seem to want to let me install it no matter what I do or where I place the APK. I must be missing something.
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To install .apk's you need a file manager like esf file explorer and set the permissions in the settings of the app to:root explorer/up to root/mount file system as writable(this is how you are allowed to change permissions of .apk's) then it's a matter of moving the .apk file into the system/app folder and changing the properties of the .apk to rw-r--r--(see attached).That .apk might rely on .lib files or other files to run,I'm not sure,I looked for any lib files that looked like they might of belonged with that .apk but I couldn't find any.Anything really beyond this I am not advanced enough to help out getting it to run on your rom but many here are though.If you are on an ICS rom it will run on it though if you get the correct files and permissions.Good luck.
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To install .apk's you need a file manager like esf file explorer and set the permissions in the settings of the app to:root explorer/up to root/mount file system as writable(this is how you are allowed to change permissions of .apk's) then it's a matter of moving the .apk file into the system/app folder and changing the properties of the .apk to rw-r--r--(see attached).That .apk might rely on .lib files or other files to run,I'm not sure,I looked for any lib files that looked like they might of belonged with that .apk but I couldn't find any.Anything really beyond this I am not advanced enough to help out getting it to run on your rom but many here are though.If you are on an ICS rom it will run on it though if you get the correct files and permissions.Good luck.
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Thank you all so much for the replies, I never knew how well one would be treated on here! I still haven't gotten it to work, probably due to being on the new PA cm10 release, but you guys are great regardless
Guys,
I can't post in the official thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/guide-headphone-speaker-volume-booster-t2819821
But I just wanted to confirm that if you root your device and follow the directions here, I've got confirmed working on the Sprint LS990 variant of this phone. The thread mentions nothing of this on Sprint or the LS990 but I can confirm that it is indeed working.
You'll need to:
1. Have root with SuperSU installed
2. Install Root Browser and 920 Text Editor (Available in market for free)
3. Navigate to system/etc and then mixer_paths.xml
4. Change file permissions to rw-r-r
5. Save to your downloads folder just in case you trash your phone or something
6. Navigate to markers mentioned in thread link above. The LS990 variant will have aforementioned markers listed approximately 15 lines later in the code. Edit them to your liking.
7. Save, reboot, pray not to get caught in limbo.
8. Enjoy having better sound than everyone else with a phone.
Just an FYI anyone attempting this: If you do not edit the permissions correctly when overwriting the file the phone will not boot. It will get stuck at the yellow sprint screen and you will have to preform a reset.
Root browser did not allow me to change permissions correctly and when going quickly I did not notice it when overwriting.
However, second attempt after recovery it worked great.
Thanks for the info TROPhouse
So i havnt edited yet but permissions look right here. Will they change after I edit and save. And then change them back right. I don't wanna get stuck since we have no custom recovery yet.
Did it. It was way worth sweatin through the reboot process. Haha.
Has anyone thats using Viper used this mod?
Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk
sinisin said:
Has anyone thats using Viper used this mod?
Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk
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I'm using viper. Works perfect. After installing I moved the app from data/app to system/app. Heard people were having it being stopped after using it for awhile and this was there fix for that.
Kept having permission issue and was kind of nerve wrecking with no recovery.... However, phone sounds awesome now!
stagejuan said:
Kept having permission issue and was kind of nerve wrecking with no recovery.... However, phone sounds awesome now!
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What settings did you end up with. I used 68 or 69 on all mine and it's pretty good. Not sure if I want it louder or quieter but it's definitely way better than stock was.
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Mahapederdon said:
What settings did you end up with. I used 68 or 69 on all mine and it's pretty good. Not sure if I want it louder or quieter but it's definitely way better than stock was.
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I did 69 which seems perfect to be honest... I mainly hear music at the gym and usually use soundcloud... at 69, I don't even get close to full volume on the phone now. Its perfect
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
Super loud
Thanks! Great volume!:victory:
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it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
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Don't know if this is too late to help, but...
I don't use 920, but my guess is there's an option somewhere (probably in settings for the app) to switch the file system to read - write mode, instead of read-only. I use the FX app, and that's what I had to do with it. Be sure to set it back to read-only when you're done.
dk2463 said:
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
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SUCCESS!
So you need to download an app that will mount your system, I used an app called mount/system. You launch it then select Mount r/w. Once you do that you have the needed access to edit the files as listed. I used this guide as well and had success....hope this helps others!
copy the original mixer_paths to your memory by ES file
edit it by notepad++ on windows and put it again in your memory
copy it from internal to your /system
highlight it and set permissions rw r r
move it from /system to /system/etc/
reboot and enjoy
Has anyone tryied playing with bluetooth volume i cant find where to change it any sugestions?
Nice, I haven't had any issues with my phone being too quiet, but I also came from a Verizon G2. Those were noticeably horrible for volume levels, so the G3 is a welcome change.
In regards to all the questions about which app to use for which function:
You could use Root Explorer, or any other file explorer that has root capabilities (ES File Explorer, Total Commander). You do NOT need to use a specific app set and if your file explorer can't mount/unmount the system partition with root permissions, try a new one because that one sucks.
You also should not be downloading three separate apps to accomplish this. It's kind of overkill to have a file explorer, a text editor, and a system partition mounter when any decent file explorer has all three of those built in. I think ROM Toolbox even has all those capabilities in the free version.
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Nice, I haven't had any issues with my phone being too quiet, but I also came from a Verizon G2. Those were noticeably horrible for volume levels, so the G3 is a welcome change.
In regards to all the questions about which app to use for which function:
You could use Root Explorer, or any other file explorer that has root capabilities (ES File Explorer, Total Commander). You do NOT need to use a specific app set and if your file explorer can't mount/unmount the system partition with root permissions, try a new one because that one sucks.
You also should not be downloading three separate apps to accomplish this. It's kind of overkill to have a file explorer, a text editor, and a system partition mounter when any decent file explorer has all three of those built in. I think ROM Toolbox even has all those capabilities in the free version.
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Agreed but I downloaded ES File Explorer and several others and I was unable to find the ability to mount as r/w. If the option is in those apps, it's very much hidden so an app to mount your file system then an editor was what I needed and it worked.
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Agreed but I downloaded ES File Explorer and several others and I was unable to find the ability to mount as r/w. If the option is in those apps, it's very much hidden so an app to mount your file system then an editor was what I needed and it worked.
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ES's current interface does hide a lot, and is in almost every way inferior to the original interface. But the option is there. It's also in FX (File Explorer) which is my root editor of choice.
the pursuit of sound quality! bullet for my valentine cant be heard on stock!!!!!!!
tried this. guess i messed up. stuck on spark screen. sat and read through the pages here. gotta fix my phone when i get home tonight.
what did you change you volume levels to?
So can those who have successfully made the edits share what volume levels you changed and what are the new numbers? I've made the change to mine and even with my $100 earphones there's distortion at what I feel is a low level. I'm thinking maybe there's a balance among these that I need to achieve?
thanks!
dk2463
Hello everyone.
The main thread for CM12 was closed and so I will be posting the modded mixer_paths.xml here. It will boost headphone volume and speaker volume. Be careful.
UNZIP, the xml is inside. XDA won't let me upload straight xml files. Dum.
Just drop it in /system/etc and fix permissions. Done!
Remember to make a backup of your original.
Thank you so much for this. Works great
Sent from my LG-ls990 using XDA Free mobile app
Thanks for this. I tried it out and had distortion on music and video. Seems to be just a tad bit to loud. I ended up reverting back to stock.
I was just getting on here to ask for this. And here it is. Good work my friend.
Great Develoment
Not a total newb, but where do I need to go to fix permissions after pasting the file in system/etc?
It depends on your file browser. I use root explorer, just long press the file and it will be an option.
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I'm using root browser, and I see options for permissions, but it's to change them for owner, guest, and others. Not sure what they are supposed to be set at, and whether the setting should be for the file I'm moving, the etc folder, or the system folder. Messed around with them but the volume isn't changing.
clark44 said:
Hello everyone.
The main thread for CM12 was closed and so I will be posting the modded mixer_paths.xml here. It will boost headphone volume and speaker volume. Be careful.
UNZIP, the xml is inside. XDA won't let me upload straight xml files. Dum.
Just drop it in /system/etc and fix permissions. Done!
Remember to make a backup of your original.
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awesome , thanks
Please forgive my noob/ingorance here...but I need some help.
I use ES Explorer (with root enabled) and I have no problem unzipping, grabbing the xml file & pasting it in /system/etc file.
My question is, how exactly do I then 'fix permissions' ?
Thanks in advance.
Please disregard previous post, got it & it's working great! Thank You
clark44 said:
Hello everyone.
The main thread for CM12 was closed and so I will be posting the modded mixer_paths.xml here. It will boost headphone volume and speaker volume. Be careful.
UNZIP, the xml is inside. XDA won't let me upload straight xml files. Dum.
Just drop it in /system/etc and fix permissions. Done!
Remember to make a backup of your original.
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I have been looking for this! Thank you. And now for the very "noob" question . . . what should the permissions be set to? I am using ES File Explorer. TIA
Will this work with any cm12 variant? Like candy 5...
I did this exactly and changed the permissions and I have no sound whatsoever. I am on a sprint lg g3. Please help.
wojo797 said:
Will this work with any cm12 variant? Like candy 5...
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Should.
jreink01 said:
I did this exactly and changed the permissions and I have no sound whatsoever. I am on a sprint lg g3. Please help.
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Did you reboot?
jreink01 said:
I did this exactly and changed the permissions and I have no sound whatsoever. I am on a sprint lg g3. Please help.
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What file explorer are you using? I asked a question here days ago and - while trying to figure this out for myself - ended up in one of my "efforts" with your same situation. I finally got this to work and may be able to help you.
I redownloaded the file and installed and now works great, must have been a bad download.
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whoppe862005 said:
Thanks for this. I tried it out and had distortion on music and video. Seems to be just a tad bit to loud. I ended up reverting back to stock.
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after I extract it on my computer how and where do I put it in system /etc I don't understand I looked in my file ex and cannot find file "system" at all where is it at? please gimmie a hand if you know please... thank you .Jake
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after I extract it on my computer how and where do I put it in system /etc I don't understand I looked in my file ex and cannot find file "system" at all where is it at? please gimmie a hand if you know please... thank you .Jake
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Download a root browser. I use fx file Explorer. Click on the system partition and grant it root permissions open up the etc folder and overwrite the mixer_path.xml in there. After that long click on the mixer_path.xml and click details, then click where the permissions are and set them to 0644 then Reboot. Make sure to set the permissions correctly otherwise you won't have sound or end up in a bootloop. Make a nandroid before you do this so incase something happens you can revert back to that.
Edit: download it on your phone and extract it and follow the steps above. No need to do it through a computer. It can all be done from your phone.
Sounds twice as loud, thank you!
Has anybody successfully been able to do anything with the /system/priv-app/NvCustomize/ app?
I have tried, but even moving the folder to a different place and putting it back without any modification renders it corrupt.
Any idea how to tackle this? I hate the ugly background. I had to disable this app to at least have the Google Leanback wallpaper. But since it's probably just a matter of changing the wallpaper image in the NvCustomize.apk file (which I found), it should be possible to replace it with any image you want.
Does anybody have a clue as to why it won't work?
EDIT: I got it to work. I had to set the read/write permissions to the appropriate 644 setting.
So for anyone trying to change their default wallpaper: Replace the nv_wallpaper.png from within the /system/priv-app/NvCustomize/NvCustomize.apk file to your desired wallpaper with the same name. (And maybe best to keep the same dimensions (1920x1080) for performance reasons.
If you use an file browser that can browse from within an apk, then you should only have to copy the new nv_wallpaper.png file inside the right folder in the apk. Permissions should stay intact. Overwrite the file of course.
If you first extract the apk to modify it on your pc or somewhere else, make sure you set permissions of the apk back to 644.
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Has anybody successfully been able to do anything with the /system/priv-app/NvCustomize/ app?
I have tried, but even moving the folder to a different place and putting it back without any modification renders it corrupt.
Any idea how to tackle this? I hate the ugly background. I had to disable this app to at least have the Google Leanback wallpaper. But since it's probably just a matter of changing the wallpaper image in the NvCustomize.apk file (which I found), it should be possible to replace it with any image you want.
Does anybody have a clue as to why it won't work?
EDIT: I got it to work. I had to set the read/write permissions to the appropriate 644 setting.
So for anyone trying to change their default wallpaper: Replace the nv_wallpaper.png from within the /system/priv-app/NvCustomize/NvCustomize.apk file to your desired wallpaper with the same name. (And maybe best to keep the same dimensions (1920x1080) for performance reasons.
If you use an file browser that can browse from within an apk, then you should only have to copy the new nv_wallpaper.png file inside the right folder in the apk. Permissions should stay intact. Overwrite the file of course.
If you first extract the apk to modify it on your pc or somewhere else, make sure you set permissions of the apk back to 644.
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I know this is old, but do you need root for this?
bradleyw801 said:
I know this is old, but do you need root for this?
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yes you need root privileges to do this
jionny said:
yes you need root privileges to do this
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Do you know if I can change the mouse cursor the same way while I am in there?
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Do you know if I can change the mouse cursor the same way while I am in there?
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Sorry no, but a great source of information on the shield is...https://forums.geforce.com/default/board/159/shield-tv/
Hmm I tried replacing the wallpaper with WinRAR, 7Zip, and X-plore and all led to android saying the file appears to be corrupt. Permissions were changed back to 644 everytime. Has anyone succeeded in this and can confirm the above steps? Doesn't appear to work for me.
Believe it or not I'm looking for the original poly wallpaper. It's nowhere online. Even searched nv_wallpaper.png