Hi all,
I was looking for a solution to bypass the enforced password when using exchange email (as I'm using widgetlocker) but found that the standard gingerbread email mods out there do not have the preview pane function added by SEwhich i find very useful.
I have modded the semcemail.apk to bypass security policies as per method provided in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12953001&postcount=1
Push it to /system/app and set the permissions to rw-r--r--
I'm a noob so I prob can't troubleshoot if you have problems using it but it works fine for me.
Hope this helps someone
chupachup said:
Hi all,
I was looking for a solution to bypass the enforced password when using exchange email (as I'm using widgetlocker) but found that the standard gingerbread email mods out there do not have the preview pane function added by SEwhich i find very useful.
I have modded the semcemail.apk to bypass security policies as per method provided in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12953001&postcount=1
Push it to /system/app and set the permissions to rw-r--r--
I'm a noob so I prob can't troubleshoot if you have problems using it but it works fine for me.
Hope this helps someone
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Works great. Thanks
buddy, possible to mod the email app with search function? thanks
Looks like you've had better luck than me! I've been trying to mod the email app too, but have been having problems: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278979
I was trying to extend the 1 month limit on the exchange sync - ideally to a year, or just everything. As I'm not having much luck, is that something you could take a look at? In the thread above I've suggested where the changes might be needed.
XTCrefugee said:
Looks like you've had better luck than me! I've been trying to mod the email app too, but have been having problems: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278979
I was trying to extend the 1 month limit on the exchange sync - ideally to a year, or just everything. As I'm not having much luck, is that something you could take a look at? In the thread above I've suggested where the changes might be needed.
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It says app cannot be installed. I tried to push it to system/app but there it says its readonly file which cannot be pasted. Help me I want the one that can work properly with my xperia play or any other default email apk for my xperia play. =(
You have to be rooted to be able to paste it to /system/apps.
If you are rooted, use RootExplorer and switch R/O mode to R/W mode in the /system folder in the app. Then you will be able to paste the apk. Don't forget to change permission!
Hope it helps.
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Does anyone have a modded stock email app that will bypass exchange security requirements such as that found on the galaxy s2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117452&highlight=email+security
Modding the app is quite easy and only takes a couple of minutes
What I would really like to find is the Email app that supports Client Certificates like my S2 does
This email app is really becoming a problem I'm able to sync my email with my Wifi at home and via 3G, but at work i keep getting security errors etc. Can someone assist with an APK guide on how to remove the default Samsung mail.apk and only run the exchange one?
ashleenaidoo said:
This email app is really becoming a problem I'm able to sync my email with my Wifi at home and via 3G, but at work i keep getting security errors etc. Can someone assist with an APK guide on how to remove the default Samsung mail.apk and only run the exchange one?
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I'm not sure what error your running into.
But my university exchange account didn't work with touchwiz email, it worked fine after using the aosp app. That and touchwiz widgets are ugly beyond words.
Here is how I managed it, i was quite surprise it worked to be honest:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316160
Pharaohnough said:
Modding the app is quite easy and only takes a couple of minutes
What I would really like to find is the Email app that supports Client Certificates like my S2 does
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Hi, could you please tell me how I can mod it?
Bluemotion, you just saved me alot of time Downloaded last night and followed your instructions to the T, rebooted just in case and this morning at work, I'm able to receive my work emails from the exchange server without any problem. Thanks buddy
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AMoosa said:
Hi, could you please tell me how I can mod it?
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Just follow Bluemotion's tut in the link he provided and this should fix your problem. Samsung built the exhange apk to be really bad
But ensure that you tab is rooted
ashleenaidoo said:
Bluemotion, you just saved me alot of time Downloaded last night and followed your instructions to the T, rebooted just in case and this morning at work, I'm able to receive my work emails from the exchange server without any problem. Thanks buddy
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Just follow Bluemotion's tut in the link he provided and this should fix your problem. Samsung built the exhange apk to be really bad
But ensure that you tab is rooted
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I could be wrong, but the instructions in Bluemotion's link seem to be how to restore the stock HC email and calendar apps. What we're looking for is a modded version of the app that removes/ignores any security restrictions set by the exchange server.
nthomas51 said:
I could be wrong, but the instructions in Bluemotion's link seem to be how to restore the stock HC email and calendar apps. What we're looking for is a modded version of the app that removes/ignores any security restrictions set by the exchange server.
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You are right. I am looking for a modded version to ignore the security restrictions. The one for the Galaxy S2 works great.
I actually purchased an app for my s2. I paid $2 for Enhanced Email and it ignores all the security stuff. They have since raised the price to $10. I use it on my Tab, but it's not tablet optimized - though he is working on one with a tablet layout.
jasbur17 said:
I actually purchased an app for my s2. I paid $2 for Enhanced Email and it ignores all the security stuff. They have since raised the price to $10. I use it on my Tab, but it's not tablet optimized - though he is working on one with a tablet layout.
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Thanks. I quite like the Samsung app, so will try and persever with this. I have got it working great on the S2 so it can't be too difficult on the Tab 10.1...
I'm in need of finding out the best way to modify an HTC system app.
Every time I've tried (smali, baksmali, apk package, etc.) always makes the app force close upon launching when I put it back in system/apps.
What is the best way to modify an HTC system app? I want to change the default reply/sending font of the native HTC mail client to Calibri or other because it is currently Times New Roman 12 pt (not standard across any corporation I'm aware of -- not sure why we don't have the ability to change the sending font).
Any help is appreciated. I will donate to anyone who can help me. Very important to my work as I don't want to seem as if I'm not on the job. I use Exchange to answer e-mails/view e-mails as I'm on the go or away from my desktop. If I keep replying with two different fonts it would seem very unprofessional.
After editing it , did you sign it using apkmanager? This maybe the root of your problem
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After editing it , did you sign it using apkmanager? This maybe the root of your problem
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I've tried signing and not signing. Both will force close.
IIRC you aren't suppose to resign HTC system apps? Only repackage.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Bump. Please help.
Anybody have any insight?
Bump.
10 char.
Hi, I'm looking for a lock app for my phone and this one seems to be the best, ton of useful features, and i have installed and used it before and loved it.
However upon reviewing the permissions, i've gotten a bit cautious. It has quite a few permissions which seem shady, any i'm aware that as it locks any app you choose it may need to access certain permissions, without these permissions it may not be able to lock a specific app but some of the permissions seem off.
It does have between 1 - 5 million downloads, and every review, including my personal opinion, seems to be positive but the permissions seem odd.
I've emailed the dev to see what he says, but i'd like some second opinions
Smart App Protector - Google Play Page
is it safe?
For me several permissions make no sense (why this app need access to my sms, personal info or the phone dialer?).
If the developer answers your email, please let us know
I use this app, that does basically the same thing and doesn't require a lot of permissions:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
I've actually used this app myself (great one btw ) and I was cautious at first about the Permissions but then I figured that it probably needed them for example;
One of the Permissions is "Read SMS".
It probably needs this to be able to kick into action if somebody (or you) open the app. If it didn't have that permission then I'd presume it'd just let you in to the app. Even if you told it to ask for a password.
Just my two cents. I'm not certain about this but, thats what I figured...
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I've actually used this app myself (great one btw ) and I was cautious at first about the Permissions but then I figured that it probably needed them for example;
One of the Permissions is "Read SMS".
It probably needs this to be able to kick into action if somebody (or you) open the app. If it didn't have that permission then I'd presume it'd just let you in to the app. Even if you told it to ask for a password.
Just my two cents. I'm not certain about this but, thats what I figured...
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I agree but something like permission to make phone calls strikes me as odd, that shouldn't be necessary to bar access to the phone app. Also App Lock doesn't require this permission
BUMP, really need help with this
If anyone else is interested, i got a reply from the dev (he's korean)
Hello,
First of all, Protector has many permission, so I can't explain all.
And Free version has Advertisement,(so it has Call permission) so It has permission more than Pro version.
I hope that you believe my Protector.
Thanks.
PS. Sorry for my English.
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I'm going to use another app to block the permissions that seem odd and see if the app can still do it's job. I'll report back to say how it goes. I'm sure someone might use this in the future.
I'm using this app in pro too and wondered about the permissions... I've not had any issues so far but am interested in what you find..
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I got this further reply.
Hello,
There are no unnecessary permissions. all permission is needed for Advertisement and features.
(but Call permission isn't used but it is needed for Ad SDK default permission - Ad SDK is other company library)
Thanks.
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I trust it enough to use it, but am going to block some of the more curious permissions with this app.
If, after millions of downloads, it stays up and has decent reviews, I would trust it.
[MOD] [9/7/2012] AOSP Email attachment size 25MB from 5MB & ZIP restriction removed !
This will be my very first MOD I am posting.
After seeing how much cooler the AOSP Mail was over HTC Mail, and not to mention the extra security and certificates upgrades that the Exchange servers are going through. I decided to give it a spin.
My only let down was when i tried to attach a 8MB file, it FAILED and said that the attachment was too large..... WHAT A DEAL BREAKER.
Well, After doing some research I found out that the AOSP mail that has been out will only allow a 5MB attachment size.
I finally fixed the thing to allow up to 25MB of attachment size, b/c i was so frustrated with it, i did something about it and spent a lot of time hunting down things.
Below are three flashable zip files for your flashing pleasure.
AOSPMail_Exchange_25MB.zip is the modified AOSP with 25MB attachment size limit
OrigionalHTC_MAIL.zip will put back the original Mail.apk from HTC that came with the ICS Sense Global 3.6 - 4.03.605.2 update.
This one will assume that you flashed the AOSP mail with the Exchange.apk included in it. It will delete that Exchange.apk and put the original Mail.apk from HTC back in place.
AOSPMail_CM9_25MB.zip is the one for CM9 that was tested by someone to work with Kangs 9CM
Hope everyone enjoys and appreciates this ! I tested this out a couple of times on my Rezound and didn't have any issues using my hotmail account
A note about odex ROMS that are out there: You must delete Mail.odex in the \system\app folder to get this to work or you will get mail force close issues.
Any constructive feedback is appreciated! :good:
Don't forget to hit the thanks button if you like what i have done, and if you use my AOSP Mail.apk mod in your ROM please be sure to mention me.
Finally deciding to give back to the community in a small way at least; maybe a big one...
09/07/2012 - Added Mail for CM9 Kang with 25MB attachment limit.
12/16/2012 - Added the ability to download zip files now; zip restriction removed
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AOSPMail&Exchange_25MB.zip MD5= dbb284d509ba1b6f5510b0d45eac8cd6
OrigionalHTC_MAIL.zip MD5= af22722cb557d8f8d327bc22926f3d76
AOSPMail_CM9_25MB.zip MD5= ac59315de142f9066df5172ffd58c3ab
this could be extremely useful to those who even use the email app.
Doesn't work on cm9 kang. Force close all mail apps now. Can't open
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Great to have people who are making stuff. But, all I can say is Gmail.
Ohschit said:
Doesn't work on cm9 kang. Force close all mail apps now. Can't open
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Ok, it looks like the email for CM9 was modified in some way ( judging from file sizes, etc ) from the one that I modified,
I pulled out the email.apk from CM9 kang and made the necessary changes.
I need someone to test this for CM9 kang.
If this works I will post it in OP
10/05/2012 - posted in original post
Works! Thx!
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Ohschit said:
Works! Thx!
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Rock! Glad it works. I will put in OP when I get a chance
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Hi guys,
I installed the AOSP version through recovery and don't know where to find it. I have InsertCoin 9.6.3 currently. In the apps drawer I have the old Email HTC app.
Sorry for the noob question. Thanks.
nevrozel said:
Hi guys,
I installed the AOSP version through recovery and don't know where to find it. I have InsertCoin 9.6.3 currently. In the apps drawer I have the old Email HTC app.
Sorry for the noob question. Thanks.
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The version in the zip replaces mail.apk in \system\app in case of NON CM9 roms ( sense base ),
insertcoin uses mail.apk so make sure you used the right one ( AOSPMail&Exchange_25MB.zip )
You could also use a program like root explorer to manually place the modified files in that location in system/app and set the permissions.
12/16/2012 - ZIP restriction removed
The zip restriction for downloading zip files has been removed
ENJOY
awesome email apk
does this bypass the exchange security measures? any or just PIN requirements? tried it and it doesnt but the email patcher does work.
the regular aosp didnt work with my jobs exchange server for whatever reason. i would get an error but the cm9 version did on my razr maxx(xt912)
its not often but when i do send larger files via email the only gripe i had has been relieved by your apk.
thanks a bunch.
soclean said:
does this bypass the exchange security measures? any or just PIN requirements? tried it and it doesnt but the email patcher does work.
the regular aosp didnt work with my jobs exchange server for whatever reason. i would get an error but the cm9 version did on my razr maxx(xt912)
its not often but when i do send larger files via email the only gripe i had has been relieved by your apk.
thanks a bunch.
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well, i think that might be a little beyond me as far as removing those exchange security measures to be honest. This was/is my first mod.
I will look into it but i think i would require extensive code modification that i am just not familiar with at the moment.
carm01 said:
well, i think that might be a little beyond me as far as removing those exchange security measures to be honest. This was/is my first mod.
I will look into it but i think i would require extensive code modification that i am just not familiar with at the moment.
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I appreciate the reply and your hard work on this. I've tried to work on apps myself but can't find the time and though you say its out of your depth to do what I'm inquiring about I can't even start to work on this stuff.
So again thanks for the hard work.
kitkat 5mb attachment limit
Hello,
I modified "AttachmentInfo.java" and "AttachmentUtilities.java" from
android 4.4 source code, then I rebuild the "Email.apk" application.
The problem is that after all those source code modifications, the 5MB attachment restriction it is still there.
What other files need to be modified?
I got to look, but it's a smali file and there is literally one one change that needs to be done in the code to get it to go to 25mb attachment size.
For the world of me I don't know who is the fool that keeps building them like this. I don't know off the top of my head atm.
Once I look up my mod notes I will reply to you message so you see it in the notifications. If you would mind reply to my post I would appreciate it as it was a coincidence that I checked this thread.
Best regards
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Hi,
Thank you for the reply!
Quote "For the world of me I don't know who is the fool that keeps building them like this."
I think that the AOSP Email App is crippled because, and I will continue with something I read it somewhere, Google wants the big files to be transferred using its services: Gmail with the Gmail App, Google Drive, etc. and while transferring them back and forth, gain a little insight on their content too.
If you find your old notes, this will ease the required work to make AOSP Email a good daily driver:
- attach as much as you like to your emails (the server knows better how much it wants to accept)
- attach any files, not only jpg and video (I am not such huge multimedia freak, I want normal email use too)
- save any attachment (including the "very dangerous" zip files wich are now forbidden to be saved...)
- maybe delete directly (after confirmation) instead of moving to Trash, and then having to delete them again...
There are only 2 threads on XDA about this problem, and now. thanks to you, I am close to an answer.
carm01 said:
I got to look, but it's a smali file and there is literally one one change that needs to be done in the code to get it to go to 25mb attachment size.
For the world of me I don't know who is the fool that keeps building them like this. I don't know off the top of my head atm.
Once I look up my mod notes I will reply to you message so you see it in the notifications. If you would mind reply to my post I would appreciate it as it was a coincidence that I checked this thread.
Best regards
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were you ever able to find your notes?
i hate the stupid limits in the default app.
the other thing i noticed is that hyperlinks are no longer highlighted (ie not clickable)
richard
DarkStarMedia said:
were you ever able to find your notes?
i hate the stupid limits in the default app.
the other thing i noticed is that hyperlinks are no longer highlighted (ie not clickable)
richard
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I know what i did however the files were uncompiled source which i do not work off of. Furthermore, you will need to provide me with a deodexed version of the APK file in question.
Bypass Exchange for Nexus Lollipop OS:5.0.2.
Tested on my Nexus 6. Reported working on Nexus 5.
new: add 3rd party ROM support (like Blisspop)
add Microsoft Outlook app support
Tips:
1. Please remove your exchange account first.
2. Please activate device admin for mail client in order to proceed, it won't affect anything if everything goes well.
3. Make sure your Xposed works on Lollipop.
Any feedback, please reply to this thread, and if this works on other phones, please also reply on this thread or email me to let me know.
source code
https://github.com/diwulechao/exchangebypasslollipop
working fine on Xperia M Resurrection Remix 5.0.2
Running 5.0.2 on my Xperia M, installed Xposed Framework just now. Not sure if it's working but see this post which shows screenshot of the xposed app.
Looks like it's an issue with Xposed for my cell and not this app.
UPDATE: Flashed a different custom ROM, Resurrection Remix 5.0.2. now both Xposed acc this exchange security bypass works like a charm. Thanks OP, was missing this ever since I moved on from kitkat. I don't like using third part mail apps like mailwise.
When you set up exchange mail it asks you to accept the server security settings, click accept. It will not set any settings but your mail will start working. Earlier I got disheartened, thought the app isn't working, so clicked Decline. Read somewhere below that it's supposed to be like this. Hit Accept ?
Is working fine for me on nexus 5. Thanks so much for this. Really missed this since upgrading to lollipop.
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Does not work for me on Nexus 5 with Purity 5.0.2 ROM. Xposed is working fine.
Hope it can be fixed for non-stock roms. Really missing this.
Doesn't seem to work for me on CM12 on the Oneplus One.
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How I know it works? When I set up my exchange account on my Nexus 5.0.2 (paranoid) I was asked to grant access to my work server.
Thanks.
Not working for me, nexus 5 current cataclysm ROM.
Works for me - Liquidsmooth ROM (5.0.1), Nexus 5. Thanks! Was the one thing I was waiting for to move to Lollipop.
Not working for me - I'm assuming this module targets GMail right? I have my exchange account setup in GMail and the module isn't working. Followed the steps indicated in the OP. Thanks!
EDIT: This actually is working for me, I was thrown off because it still requires you to approve Gmail as a device administrator. Looking at lockscreen security, for example, I can change it to anything including None and Swipe, options which are normally disabled without this module (the Exchange server's permissions are bypassed). Maybe in the future it will be able to disable it as a device administrator, but functionally the module is great.
Vember31 said:
Not working for me - I'm assuming this module targets GMail right? I have my exchange account setup in GMail and the module isn't working. Followed the steps indicated in the OP. Thanks!
EDIT: This actually is working for me, I was thrown off because it still requires you to approve Gmail as a device administrator. Looking at lockscreen security, for example, I can change it to anything including None and Swipe, options which are normally disabled without this module (the Exchange server's permissions are bypassed). Maybe in the future it will be able to disable it as a device administrator, but functionally the module is great.
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yes, you need to click the active button, the way I did it is bypass the security protocol, so actually you received the protocol but fail to parse it.
star85 said:
Does not work for me on Nexus 5 with Purity 5.0.2 ROM. Xposed is working fine.
Hope it can be fixed for non-stock roms. Really missing this.
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Just add 3rd party ROM support.
Please have another try.
scramiro said:
How I know it works? When I set up my exchange account on my Nexus 5.0.2 (paranoid) I was asked to grant access to my work server.
Thanks.
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yes, you need to grant the access, it won't ask you to change anything if every thing goes well.
Will this work with the Microsoft Outlook app? Or is it Gmail specific? The outlook app just updated today to enforce security profiles, and become admin on the phone etc. I haven't ever tried xposed, but if it's supposed to work then I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the hard work anyways!
EDIT it doesn't work for Outlook
vostok4 said:
Will this work with the Microsoft Outlook app? Or is it Gmail specific? The outlook app just updated today to enforce security profiles, and become admin on the phone etc. I haven't ever tried xposed, but if it's supposed to work then I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the hard work anyways!
EDIT it doesn't work for Outlook
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I'm from Microsoft... and I don't use Outlook on my Lollipop
Yes the module is for Gmail client.
can you send me the apk file to me, so I can add support
adlx.xda said:
Doesn't seem to work for me on CM12 on the Oneplus One.
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I just add 3rd party ROM support you can have another try.
if still not work, send me the apk.
Latest v1.2 adds support for Microsoft Outlook and it works perfectly Amazing stuff! Thanks!
diwulechao said:
yes, you need to click the active button, the way I did it is bypass the security protocol, so actually you received the protocol but fail to parse it.
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i think you should mention that in the first post. it was confusing when gmail asks for device admin activation
diwulechao said:
yes, you need to click the active button, the way I did it is bypass the security protocol, so actually you received the protocol but fail to parse it.
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lalit79 said:
i think you should mention that in the first post. it was confusing when gmail asks for device admin activation
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ok, I just changed my first post, sorry about my English, looks ok?
Testing
Thanks, looks like it's working for me, but how can we be sure? My configuration doesn't require a lock screen method, but I'm worried about the phone getting wiped. Any way to simulate pushing one of these commands?
Thanks
Working in my Nexus 4 and OPO with CM12