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greetings, nookies
i just threw together this app for the NookColor. it gives you access to hidden system settings, and allows you to select soft keyboards that are installed.
it's super basic and ugly right now, but i hope it will come in handy. i plan to expand and refine it as time goes on.
when you click the All Settings button, you'll see a list of all the available preference panels. note that some of them don't work. not sure why.
some highlights:
- Development > Auto Mount - turn off usb auto mount
- Development > Manage Applications - uninstall apps, clear defaults
- Battery Use
- SD Card and Phone Storage - shows available space in internal storage
- Testing > Battery Info - status, voltage, temp, etc
- Testing > Battery History
- Testing > Usage statistics
if you find yourself on a screen without a back button, remember that you can swipe left over the notification bar at the bottom, if it's showing.
for info on installing other keyboards, see this thread. basically, you need to copy your keyboard's apk to /system/app and reboot. if you haven't done this before, here's a howto.
new! to enable the non-market apps checkbox, you need to copy this apk to /system/app. if you have 0.1 installed, uninstall it first, then copy 0.2 to /system/app and reboot. this is necessary for the app to have the right permissions to modify secure system settings. the app will still work if you install it the normal way, but you won't be able to use the non-market apps checkbox.
as usual, i accept no responsibility if this messes up your device. use at your own risk.
changelog:
0.2 - added install non-market apps option. apk must be in /system/app to enable this feature. filtered some unusable settings screens out. added some descriptions for the buttons.
Ben74 said:
greetings, nookies
i just threw together this app for the NookColor. it gives you access to hidden system settings, and allows you to select soft keyboards that are installed.
it's super basic and ugly right now, but i hope it will come in handy. i plan to expand and refine it as time goes on.
when you click the All Settings button, you'll see a list of all the available preference panels. note that some of them don't work. not sure why.
for info on installing other keyboards, see this thread.
as usual, i accept no responsibility if this messes up your device. use at your own risk.
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I prefer to be reffered to as Nooker thanks, lol
Nice, I'll give'r a try..
-CC
EDIT: OOh nice, development settings access, usb debug mode, usb auto mounting galore..
Thanks!
Hey, thanks a bunch
keep up the good work!
Thank you very much! Unfortunately it didn't help my keyboard problem because the only keyboard that showed up was "To enable it (the Scandinavian keyboard) go to Settings - Language & keyboard. There you need to check Scandinavian keyboard if it's not checked". So I'm guessin that it's not checked and that the specific settings file (I guess it's like a control panel app in Windows) isn't even there on a Nook. Or is it just not activated that easily?
If I try to launch the keyboard i get "Activity not found". Any idea if there is another setting to activate the keyboard for use?
Very nice work.
Mastiff said:
Thank you very much! Unfortunately it didn't help my keyboard problem because the only keyboard that showed up was "To enable it (the Scandinavian keyboard) go to Settings - Language & keyboard. There you need to check Scandinavian keyboard if it's not checked". So I'm guessin that it's not checked and that the specific settings file (I guess it's like a control panel app in Windows) isn't even there on a Nook. Or is it just not activated that easily?
If I try to launch the keyboard i get "Activity not found". Any idea if there is another setting to activate the keyboard for use?
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see this thread. you have to copy your keyboard apk to /system/app and reboot for it to show up as an option.
Thanks! I actually tried something like that, but couldn't get it copied because of the settings. Gonna try again tomorrow (getting late her in Norway).
new version. read the OP for important instructions.
Very nice... is it possible to release the source for this?
This looks great! Thanks for sharing!
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Very nice... is it possible to release the source for this?
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yeah, i'm willing to release the source. when i have time on monday, i'll throw it up on google code.
hold off on installing this app by copying it to /system/app. it seems this might cause your NC to do a factory reset when using any of the bn apps like the library. more info to come when i get a chance to investigate. until then, you can install 0.2 as a normal app.
Ben74, this app is excellent!
Also, I noticed that when NC freaks out and wipes to factory settings, it does not wipe /system. Does this mean that, in principle, your app will allow to keep root (with the Development menu settings)?
Thanks again!
feisty_noodle said:
Ben74, this app is excellent!
Also, I noticed that when NC freaks out and wipes to factory settings, it does not wipe /system. Does this mean that, in principle, your app will allow to keep root (with the Development menu settings)?
Thanks again!
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are you saying that you also got a factory reset after installing NookColor Tools to /system/app? after the reset, did you still have root? i did a full reflash of /system and /data after that happened to me, so i don't know.
Ben74 said:
are you saying that you also got a factory reset after installing NookColor Tools to /system/app? after the reset, did you still have root? i did a full reflash of /system and /data after that happened to me, so i don't know.
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No, I am not saying that at all.
I am saying that in my unrelated tinkering, I have had wipes that always end up keeping the /system intact. (I suppose they were not of the full-reset-"factory.zip" variety.)
I was simply guessing that if that were the case and your apk survived the "soft" wipe (as I have seen with other apks), then following the ordeal, the NC would still be rooted ... Maybe ...
That would be a cool possibility, no? Not having to go through the initial rooting procedure.
Ben74 said:
hold off on installing this app by copying it to /system/app. it seems this might cause your NC to do a factory reset when using any of the bn apps like the library. more info to come when i get a chance to investigate. until then, you can install 0.2 as a normal app.
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Aha, after reading this post, I understand the context of your question better.
Here is my case: I had done a bunch of work and had NookColor Tools installed as a regular app. After performing some action that involved invoking the NC Home app, I got a message that the Nook encountered some error and will now undergo a factory reset. After the reset, I had to reroot, of course.
The bottomline, in my case, with respect to this discussion, is that the wipe-causing problem occurred while NookColor Tools was not in /system/app folder.
At the moment, I reinstalled everything and this time I put NookColor Tools in /system/app.
Will keep an eye out for interesting developments ...
I see. The factory reset that happened on my NC was the type that only wipes /data. I'm not sure if root would be retained or not. I'm also not certain that the reset I got was related to my app. Has anyone else who installed it to /system/app experienced a reset?
Sent from my NookColor using the XDA app
Ok, thanks for the info. So it seems possible that the reset was due to something else. Has anyone else experienced a reset?
Sent from my NookColor using the XDA app
I've experienced one of these, but before I'd ever installed your app. It was right after I had tried to install the Market/Gmail fix as described by Mister Muffin. Something about an authentication problem, and then, we're going to reset ... no yes/no option, just went ahead and did it.
ok, it looks like the reset i had was probably caused by something else. i have installed NookColor Tools to my /system/app, and haven't gotten another reset so far. please let me know if anyone has any problems when installing NookColor Tools to /system/app.
THIS THREAD IS BORN TO HELP ALL THE DEV... PLEASE MAKE HERE YOUR QUESTION.
DON'T PUSH THE DEV.
When you put a question when is possible i update this FAQ.
Please excuse my really bad english....
INSTALL INSTRUCTION FROM FRESH STOCK ROM
save all your data
start seus recovery from Sony Ericsson PC Companion and make your phone clean and fresh.
install a file explorer, install XRECOVERY and install the rom, then restart and install with XRECOVERY the HOTFIX you need.
CAN I UPGRADE FROM VERSION TO ANOTHER?
Yes in the 90% without trouble, your data and app are safe, but not from foryou to ginger and sometimes....
CAN I INSTALL ONLY THE LAST VERSION?
Usually the next version have all the hotfix and some tweeks, yes you can.
SOME APP CRASH, WHY?
Try to delete all the data of the app from the application menu.
Try to uninstall and reinstall the app.
Sometimes you need a fresh SEUS flash...Try to discover if your app not work only for you or all the people...
SOME APP DON'T INSTALL (like angry birds), AND NOW?
Try to Wipe Dalvik Cache using xRecovery
In case, if any app doesn't install even after cleaning Dalvik Cache via xRecovery for some reason.. Try this command:
rm /mnt/secure/asec/smdl2tmp1.asec
Or simply navigate to /mnt/secure/asec/ using root explorer, find smdl2tmp1.asec and delete it. It will solve the problem.
MY BATTERY HAVE STRANGE DRAIN ISSUE
Try this: make a full charge of the x10, set wifi option "never sleep", reboot in xrecovery, wipe battery stats and then use ALL the battery before the new recharge.
I CAN'T UPDATE AN APP, WHY?
Try to delete data app or unintall the app (for system app uninstall with titanium backup or similar app) and then install it again.
I HAVE SOME KEYBOARD HARDWARE AND LAYOUT ISSUE...
Try here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=982341
HOW I CAN MAKE FM RADIO WORK?
Turn off Wifi
Turn on Bluetooth (wait till its started)
connect Head Phones
start FM App (make sure when you hit menu button you have set the right region)
And listen to FM Radio
MULTITOUCH NOT WORK, WHY?
It's possible you have a differtent version of x10 mini pro, there are an alternative module, be happy, try this link and copy the module in your /system/lib/modules with a filemanager (you need to reboot).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=620359&d=1307637881
SOME DEFAULT STOCK ROM APPLICATION NOT WORK (like ALBUM), WHY?
We don't have sony Ericsson framework... sorry, stay tuned for next hotfix.
MY X10 SOMETIMES REBOOT, WHY?
Reboots? -> Flash non overclocked version or try to remove undervolt option.
MY X10 FREEZE AT SE LOGO, NOW?
Stuck at SE Logo? -> Wipe Data and Dalvik Cache, restore via MyPhoneExplorer or something Else
CAN'T USE OLD APP2SD and ext2/3/4 PARTIOTION, WHY?
Some custom roms use the native Froyo app2sd, go in the app menu and move from here to the sd, the old app2sd is born for Enclair rom, on this roms not work.
I CAN'T MOVE APPS TO SD, WHY?
Can't move apps to SD?? -> Format SD Card or delete hidden folders on SD Card
Make sure you have 'Allow application moving' checked in settings>cyanogenmod settings>application settings
I CAN'T OPEN DISPLAY SETTINGS FOR AUTO BRIGHTNESS, WHY?
see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13382274&postcount=10
IN THIS ROM WE SHOULD HAVE JIT ENABLEAD OR DISABLED?
Leave jit enabled, it gives you the best overall performance. If you play a lot of games its ok to turn it off. I leave it on all the time. If you need to save battery you can also try to turn jit off. Resizing jit heap takes a bit of battery
HOW I CAN SET AN APP AS THE DEFAULT APP?
Go to the application menu ---> manage application ---> find the old default app and remove the default. Next time android make you the question of the new default app.
HOW I CAN REMOVE SYSTEM APP?
IS Dangerous but if you want try use an app like TITANIUM BACKUP.
MY PHONE STAYS AT SONY LOGO OR IS IN BOOT LOOP
Check baseband version ends with xxxxxxxxx015 if not you WILL need to flash to newest Sony Firmware with SEUS ( 2.1.1.A.06)
MY KEYBOARD HAVE SOME TROUBLE WITH LIGHT...
Ok once again:
Goto Settings -> Display : turn off automatic brightness
Now goto Settings-> Cyanogen Mod -> User Interface -> Automatic Backlight:
Enable the Checkbox "Enable"
Length of Timewindow : 30 seconds
Timeintervall : 5 seconds
Adjusted Lightlevels
Levels of Backlight : 26
Edit Levels
Set the Levels to the numbers in the attched image.
Once you done scroll back up and click on "Save & Apply Button"
The Translation from the Image.
Bildschirm = Screen
Tasten = Buttons
Tastatur = keyboard
enter the provided values from the image. You'll see what needs to be done.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=598084&d=1305569629
SMILEY PAGE ON SYM KEY IS FREEZED EVERYTIME SCROLLED TO THE END,HOW TO FIX?
Enable desktop overscrolling in cm setting > user interface. It only works for Sym Key page while keyboard is opened, not for the portrait style touch keyboard.
I CAN'T FIND OR USE MP3 RINGTONES OR RINGTONES ON FROYOCOMB
put ringtones or mp3's on /sdcard/ringtones and reboot
MY AUDIO LAGS WHEN PLAYING MUSIC
Set MINIMUM cpu speed to at least 245 MHz or 320 MHz instead of 122 MHz
PROBLEMS WITH WIFI?
Install this through xrecovery, thanks to bitmovel
I DISABLED WLAN AND ENABLED BLUETOOTH BUT I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH BLUETOOTH
try:
settings - apps (all) - "bluetooth forwarding" - clear data
- reboot to xrec:
- clear dalvik cache, clear cache data
- reboot, enter pin, wait (wait until system is booted completely
- reboot again
- have fun
( lazy people can try if just clearing app data in first step helps, otherwise go through the described process)
I HAVE PROBLEM WHEN USING USSD CODE. IT ALWAYS FAILED AND HAVE ERROR. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Slade is working on it but for the time being you can type the number using your mini pro keyboard, The ussd code will works perfectly.
I CAN'T INSTALL CUSTOM.ZIP ON CWM RECOVERY BUT WITH XRECOVERY I CAN...
This script it's amend script, so it need to be translated to edify script for work on CWM recover
ITS IMAGE/AUDIO SYNCHRONIZATION WORKING RIGHT WHEN RECORDING VIDEO?
Its not totally fine, but at least they're almost synchronized
MESSAGE DELIVERY TROUBLESHOTING
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...02&postcount=4
CAMERA FORCE CLOSE WHEN TRYING TO RECORD VIDEO
Make a wipe of camera app data with titanium backup
TROUBLE WITH MMS SENDING
1. go to your phone providers site and find the manually mms settings for your phone and set the numbers like it says.
2.go in to the internet APN and set APN-type like so: default,supl,mms(have only 2 APN 1 internet 1 mms)
3.reboot your phone and enjoy
I HAVE X WEIRD PROBLEM, NOT ON F.A.Q, WHAT CAN I DO
Please give us more info, rom, baseband, oc/uv installed, and if possible, a Logcat
I NEED REALLY THIS... HOW YOU CAN HELP ME?
SLADE AND OTHER DEV ARE WORKING FOR PASSION AND LOVE NOT FOR YOU, DON'T PUSH PLEASE.
Really good F.A.Q! Very smart of you to do one for the more newer people here
Do you know someone who could fix themes to this rom? I really badly want the Black HTC Theme on this ROM!
palle14 said:
Really good F.A.Q! Very smart of you to do one for the more newer people here
Do you know someone who could fix themes to this rom? I really badly want the Black HTC Theme on this ROM!
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i don't know but i search
dart760 said:
i don't know but i search
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Hm okey :/ thanks anyway.
Thanks dart that really helps a lot!!
@dart
where's this remove defualt app option? i looked in all the settings. if there's an easier way to remove than going into adb, then please tell me.
Nice post! Hopefully it will clear the dev thread of the same repeated questions... sadly we're still gonna have to read through posts like :
"Slade, i just went for a poo, do i need to wipe?"
and
"Slade, i installed your rom, and now my TV doesn't work, WTF i h8 j00!!"
and
"Slade, can you add a function to this rom to steer my car automatically?"
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Nice post! Hopefully it will clear the dev thread of the same repeated questions... sadly we're still gonna have to read through posts like :
"Slade, i just went for a poo, do i need to wipe?"
and
"Slade, i installed your rom, and now my TV doesn't work, WTF i h8 j00!!"
and
"Slade, can you add a function to this rom to steer my car automatically?"
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I was laughing my ass off when i read this! Very funny
fr3akBut said:
Nice post! Hopefully it will clear the dev thread of the same repeated questions... sadly we're still gonna have to read through posts like :
"Slade, i just went for a poo, do i need to wipe?"
and
"Slade, i installed your rom, and now my TV doesn't work, WTF i h8 j00!!"
and
"Slade, can you add a function to this rom to steer my car automatically?"
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best post ever!
is it save to remove the se stock album app (with titanium backup)?
Snoopo said:
is it save to remove the se stock album app (with titanium backup)?
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yes you even can delete the whole apk with root explorer
a suggestion for the FAQ, as we've just had the 4 billionth question about installing sodding Angry Birds....
[Q] Whai iz myz Angri Burdz nots installering?
[A] Wipe Dalvik Cache using xRecovery
simples
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13503340&postcount=337
If we don't like the new colourful icons in the settings menu, how would we get the first icons back?
On the second or third page i have posted settings.apk and settingsprovider.apk repleace with root explorer
Sent from my U20i using XDA Premium App
it figures, the ony ones I haven't tried. Thanks for replying so quickly for something so trivial, I wasn't in a rush. There are far more important things you're doing.
hey, is it possible to get the icons in the upper statusbar in green like in owains final? coz i like them more than the white ones ;>
i mean the icons for battery, wlan and bluetooth.
luz1fer said:
hey, is it possible to get the icons in the upper statusbar in green like in owains final? coz i like them more than the white ones ;>
i mean the icons for battery, wlan and bluetooth.
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You mean the colors under the icons or the icons themself?
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hey owains...welcome back dude and thnx for all the great work...again ;>
ye i mean the icons themself
and work by slade87 and the other developers of this rom and features too =D
fr3akBut said:
Nice post! Hopefully it will clear the dev thread of the same repeated questions... sadly we're still gonna have to read through posts like :
"Slade, i just went for a poo, do i need to wipe?"
and
"Slade, i installed your rom, and now my TV doesn't work, WTF i h8 j00!!"
and
"Slade, can you add a function to this rom to steer my car automatically?"
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Lol man nice hahahaha
Is it better to use move to sd feature on the rom or link2sd app?
Sent from my U20i using XDA App
"So easy, a caveman can do it"
AS ALWAYS use at your own risk. Not responsible for anything that might happen to your phone.
Updated DeSense for both, ICS and GB, roms. Changes are NO LONGER permanent.
What can I use this for?:
- set your mainver to accept any of the rezound PH*.zip files while using bootloader
- change look and feel of your rom from sense to something else
- remove extra apps not needed to use your phone
- install apps you need before logging into market
- easily reboot into recovery/bootloader w/o pulling the battery
- block ads
- fix bluetooth on ICS roms
Instructions:
** Must ALREADY be rooted before running (htc Dev Unlock)**
- HTC Drivers must be installed on PC
- USB Debugging turned on for phone
- Connect via usb and charge only
- extract zip somewhere and double click DeSense_v#.bat
- Choose option in menu
Extra steps (recommended)
- Prior to de-sense, log in to all your accounts and setup the intial syncing because you may not be able to once you have de-sensed. Syncing should work after you de-sense if you do this...
Optional:
- Nandroid backup your phone in case you run into issues.
Available options:
**1** DeSense for both ICS and GB
Removes Sense UI. Must have a launcher already installed!!!
**2** Fix Bluetooth on ICS roms
Thx to JoelZ. Click here and thank/donate!
**3** Restore
Restores all of the original apk's you have removed using this util
**4** Install apps (choice menu)
Included apps are:
- wifi tether
- es file explorer
- titanium backup
- Swype
- Nova Launcher (ICS Only)
**5** Remove more HTC, Verizon & google extras
Now removes even more apps!!! If you need something back that this removed, you can use any root exploring program to move the apk from /system/bkup/ to /system/
**6** Change Mainver to universal
Will set your MainVer to "1.00.000.0". This should allow you to install any rom's boot image without getting a mainver error.
Big thanks to drellisdee. Click here to thank/donate!
**7** Remove HTC Lockscreen
Removes HTC circle lockscreen and reverts to default android (NOTE: See Troubleshooting/Issues below, before performing this option*.)
**8** Install ICS notification bar and settings (!!!do not use!!!)
do not use this option as most of (if not all) the newer roms will not be based off the 3.0.11
**9** Install ad-block hosts file
This will block ads in your browser(s) and apps. Must reboot to take effect.
**0** Reboot (choice menu)
Reboot options
- into bootloader
- into recovery
- or normal
Change Log:
v7 -Changed ICS launcher to nova launcher
-Changed settings.apk to a stable one tweaked by romanbb
-Added "flash boot.img" option (use caution)
v7_1 - No longer deleting files, making a backup instead.
- No longer removing htc video (apk)
- Made flashing a boot.img even easier and fail proof
- No longer installing swype/wifi on system (applications were not opening on some roms also gives u ability to uninstall them)
v8 - Updated with new options
- No longer removing htc video (for real this time )
v8_1 - Made instructions clearer for new 4.0.3 builds
- correctly mounting system for option 8
v9 - Removing more extra apps that might be on your phone
- Added TiBu, ES File Explorer
- Updated wifi tether, nova launcher
- removed go launcher, mms, and contacts apks because of confusion (use v8.1) if you want those apks
Troubleshooting/Known Issues:
Wifi tether isn't working
- Open the app go to
settings > change device profile > "Samsung Galaxy Nesus (CDMA/LTE)"
settings > change setup method > "Netd (master)"
settings > check "Routing Fix"
I get error messages after removing HTC extras, Verizon/Google exras, etc
- Reboot your phone!!!
HTC Lockscreen no longer has shortcuts
- No fix available
*Need to unlock phone to answer calls
- No fix available, if this is a problem DO NOT uninstall HTC lockscreen
**Cannot click "About" & "ROM Control" in ICS settings
- No fix available, if this is a problem DO NOT install ICS notification and settings
**System UI crashes after boot
- No fix available, if this is a problem DO NOT install ICS notification and settings
- It only crashes once after boot, other than that I have not seen it crash again.
Download Link:
v9
Download v9 Here
v8.1
Download v8.1 Here
Does the wifi tether charge against normal data or will carrier detect and add?
Also, is there a list of all items frozen? I've been slowly freezing htc stuff with zerg/titanium bu and I know I missed some stuff out of caution/uncertainty/fear.
Thanks!
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk
if you open the batch file with any text editor you can see what gets disabled. If you disable an apk twice, it will not affect your phone. So no worries about re-freezing frozen stuff.
wifi tether uses root to provide the service, i cannot make any guarantees to what Verizon will or will not do. I have been using this apk for a while without issues, but I am not making any claims. This stuff is always "use at your own risk"!
The program uses your phone data connection (which is part of your data plan) to provide wifi to other devices i.e. other phones, laptops, desktops, ps3's, etc. If you have limited data plan you can go over the limit using this app.
So i posted this in the Supertool thread - removing sense stops the gallery/album app from working properly. Does anyone know what dependencies the gallery app needs to work?
Thanks
This is ****in awesome excuse my language
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PaulTheBuilder said:
So i posted this in the Supertool thread - removing sense stops the gallery/album app from working properly. Does anyone know what dependencies the gallery app needs to work?
Thanks
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+1 I haven't been able to track it down either.
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+1 I haven't been able to track it down either.
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I found the missing package is "com.htc.opensense". I'm not to sure what else this enables but I still have a de-sensed ui. I will create a batch file for easy use.
That was it. Thanks!
I understand my original .bat file is not working correctly... i'll update the original file when i get home later tonight. In the meantime you can use the frigid's super tool (link provided) although a lot of the features won't work for our rezounds...
how come after my screen just stays blank not even a lockscreen please help
mohkg said:
how come after my screen just stays blank not even a lockscreen please help
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Pull the battery and reboot.
mohkg said:
how come after my screen just stays blank not even a lockscreen please help
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If you used my original file, it was not processing all the way. You could just try to run the "re-sense" option, and that will return you to normal.
Will provide updated file soon
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I used the one tool found on Rootz Wiki and so far everything seems fine except for 2 things. The stock HTC mail app force closes upon reboot, and the gallery issue. No big deal because i just froze the stock mail app since I prefer the gmail anyways. Anyone else have the mail FC on reboot?
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I used the one tool found on Rootz Wiki and so far everything seems fine except for 2 things. The stock HTC mail app force closes upon reboot, and the gallery issue. No big deal because i just froze the stock mail app since I prefer the gmail anyways. Anyone else have the mail FC on reboot?
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I want to use this so bad but I need mail to work.
janderson2k said:
I want to use this so bad but I need mail to work.
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Mail works fine after using option 4 (even though it only says "fix gallery")
danutzz said:
Mail works fine after using option 4 (even though it only says "fix gallery")
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Stupid question - but if sense is gone - what UI runs? Gata read the thread more.....
janderson2k said:
Stupid question - but if sense is gone - what UI runs? Gata read the thread more.....
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It's the standard gingerbread launcher... you can install anyone you want though, like launcher pro or something
janderson2k said:
Stupid question - but if sense is gone - what UI runs? Gata read the thread more.....
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Usually users want a de-sense if they are using an alternative launcher such as ADW
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Marcismo55 said:
Usually users want a de-sense if they are using an alternative launcher such as ADW
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Yeah I am partial to go launcher myself but cant stomach another UI in the background. Will be nice to pull this sense stuff off the device. Thanks guys.
So far - very awesome. Works great. Love the Sense unlock with go launcher. Perfect.
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Sorry, I just sold my phone, and I can't develop for it anymore. I will keep these threads for you guys until something better will occur, but I will have some trouble to solve the problems. Thank you for all appreciations.
-- If this will help, you can still say thank you -- press the Thanks button! :good:
I was never a fan of sense, and if I would knew what is that when I bought the phone, I would have different phone now.
But, I made a version based on HTC T328W European ROM 1.73.401.4, with less sense possible without breaking HTC system.
FEATURES
- I integrated the new SOLO Launcher Free, which is very good.
- I replaced a lot of apps with better ones
- I let sense 4 lockscreen in place because I like to see who is calling before answering, and also it's not unlocking automaticaly when receive a call like a third party lockscreen - but you are free to replace this with what you want.
- I integrated Sony Bravia Engine 2 and Xloud.
- I aplied Supercharger and init.d from my other ROM.
- and many other things...
The ROM is optimized, zipaligned, odexed or deodexed at your choice.
Untill now, the ROM is very fast, stable and smooth, and it seems to be more friendly with battery. I didn't see any bugs. If you do, please tell me to solve them.
INSTALLATION
To install, it's the same procedure you know:
Connect your sdcard to computer with a sdcard adapter, or in recovery with USB Mount, and delete these folders:
.android-secure
Android
LOST DIR
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Copy this ROM zip to sdcard. Reinsert sdcard in your phone.
1. boot in bootloader (from shutt down mode, press vol down and briefly the power button at the same time and keep pressing vol down untill bootloader starts and then press power again to enter in fastboot)
2. connect your phone to computer
3. flash recovery [fastboot flash recovery maxrecovery6.img] - if you don't have a custom recovery, or if you want to try one of my versions
4. flash boot [fastboot flash boot desenboot.img] -see attachments (if you are running european version, you don't need to do that)
5. press power to return to bootloader
6. press vol down to select recovery and then press power - the phone will reboot in recovery.
7. Go advanced - wipe Dalvik cache, confirm
8. Go back, and then wipe all data/factory reset
9. Install zip from sdcard
10. choose ROM zip and confirm install
11. Wait, it will take some time
12. After install finished, reboot phone
First boot will last a litle bit longer (more minutes if your sdcard has a lower class).
After phone start, in first home screen, press home buton to start Settings phone wizard (you will see a home sign in notifications bar - that's what it means); if you don't want to do that you can't enter to your phone. The settings wizard is the classic one from htc. After that, you will figure out what to do
Enjoy!
DOWNLOADS - version 4 updated
1. Deodexed version - only app folder
2. Version with Gapps included
UPDATES:
Rebuilded ROM, removed buggy apps, slimed without gapps. These can be flashed separately if you need them. Also gapps zip will replace the calendar with stock one.
QUICK TIP:
If you like to customize the ROM, and after that to odex it, it's easy.
Download the deodexed version, flash it, remove apps you don't need, add apps you want. At this part, stay away from HTC apps, they are already striped out at maxim.
Then connect the phone to PC in charging mode, open a command prompt terminal where do you have adb installed and type:
Code:
Code:
adb remount <Enter> (this will start adb server and remount your phone system - you should see 'remount succeeded')
adb shell <Enter> (you enter in phone root shell)
dexo <Enter> (and wait for the phone to restart - it will take up to 2 min)
The odexer method is developed by tommytomatoe and presented here.
You only have to do what I wrote, the ROM is already prepared for that, and all my ROMs are.
If you choose to try this ROM, I assume that you know what you are doing, and I am not responsible if you brick your phone.
Thanks for this rom. I was actually waiting to see our phone senseless and you did it. Installed this morning, RAM management seems to be great.
rockhardy said:
Thanks for this rom. I was actually waiting to see our phone senseless and you did it. Installed this morning, RAM management seems to be great.
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Yes, the ram works well. I don't use google apps, and my top ram usage is around 280Mb, but average 180 Mb.
Now I'm preparing a version two, with some improvements.
You're welcome!
Well, i can see that Version2. Can you share what are the changes? I can see new camera, gallery app.
rockhardy said:
Well, i can see that Version2. Can you share what are the changes? I can see new camera, gallery app.
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Well, I updated Launcher to last version, which is even better, changed camera, clock, gallery, and I added Personalize back for easy wallpaper change. I removed HTC locations which keeps to give install error, and I let only Google locations and maps.
I thought to change launcher, but after testing nova free, I came to conclusion that solo is better: low memory usage, more features (like unread counts for calls and sms - in nova these are paid); the only thing I notice in solo launcher that could make me to change it is that you can not fill a screen with shortcut because it will have lag, but you can put them in a folder instead, and open with one touch with no lag.
And I did a few other improvements.
By the way, in this ROM you can see bravia engine at work (no artifacts on white surfaces, better photo, images, videos), but also xloud - now in music listening I have to reduce volume to be confortable. But, best part is that the battery consumption is normal. When I tested those features on my other ROM with sense 5 skin, it drain 10% only in settings. I think, if I remove those parts from this ROM, the battery will last even longer, but they are to good to remove them.
Gr8 rom...! :thumbup: i found a small bug... When ever I try to use panorama, the camera app force closes. I don't use it.. Just pointed it if someone wants to use it. Other than that.. Loved your new rom. Great work.. Thanks for your support :beer:
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tsshady said:
Gr8 rom...! :thumbup: i found a small bug... When ever I try to use panorama, the camera app force closes. I don't use it.. Just pointed it if someone wants to use it. Other than that.. Loved your new rom. Great work.. Thanks for your support :beer:
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Thanks! I will release a patch to change camera app to sense5 camera - I didn't test panorama before.
Dear friends! Please check - Does this firmware synchronization of calendar events?
Slavik_BY said:
Dear friends! Please check - Does this firmware synchronization of calendar events?
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I forgat to mention that, is the new GoogleCalendar, and it has some trouble with synchronization and new events. I will release until tomorrow a patch to replace this and camera. I will replace it with aCalendar free which is very good and will automate synchronize all events and birthdays from contacts.
I'm sorry for this bugs, I tried to match Jellybean appearance, and this calendar and camera was the closest thing, but seems to not be compatible with ICS.
Thank you for suggestions!
Ok, thank you for your amazing ROM ! GPS is work very-very quickly !!!!!!
Can u port Baidu roms gallery app?
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Dear Carliv ! I try your patch for odexed firmware, but it still remains a problem with the calendar...
Also, the app itself the calendar disappeared after applying the patch, tried to put an analogue of the store, but it did not solve the problem.
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Dear Carliv ! I try your patch for odexed firmware, but it still remains a problem with the calendar...
Also, the app itself the calendar disappeared after applying the patch, tried to put an analogue of the store, but it did not solve the problem.
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It's supposed to disapear, the calendar, because the new one it's called aCalendar. If you still have the icon, you should clear it manualy, as I said before. And in this new one, in menu you have multiple options, between them synchronize. But, with what do you want to synchronize? with google calendar online?
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Can u port Baidu roms gallery app?
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That will be a little bit hard to do. Baidu develop their ROM like an "ecosystem", almost all proprietary apps are interconected and have references in framework too. I took a look at java classes from Baidu framework and I found that. But you can try one from lewaos, they seems to be similar.
Yes, it is interested in a complete two-way synchronization of events with Google.
Unfortunately, as I understand it - aCalendar not support full synchronization with Google.
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Yes, it is interested in a complete two-way synchronization of events with Google.
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I understand. I can't test this calendar for that, but you can check this page http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12823/synchronize-with-multiple-calendars. They show you how to syncronize a calendar with google, and even this one, aCalendar.
I hope it will help you.
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Also, you can uninstall aCalendar with ESFile Manager as Root Explorer (don't forget to delete aCalendar.odex from system/app after that), and you can copy HTC Calendar, named Calendar.apk and CalendarProvider.apk from a stock ROM to /system/app, change permissions to rw--r--r--, reboot to recovery and delete dalvik cache, restart. That if stock calendar worked for you. I attached the files you need if you want to do that. I don't put widget too, because widget only work with sense.
Dear Carliv!
Is it possible that the standard calendar could work for your excellent firmware??
Slavik_BY said:
Dear Carliv!
Is it possible that the standard calendar could work for your excellent firmware??
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Wait, I found out why it didn't worked. Download attached zip. Unpack and copy all those apps in system/app, clear dalvik cache in recovery, and it should work now with every calendar.
I don't use gapps, and that's the reason I cut that part from it.
Odexer
If you like to customize the ROM, and after that to odex it, it's easy.
- Moved to first post.
carliv said:
That will be a little bit hard to do. Baidu develop their ROM like an "ecosystem", almost all proprietary apps are interconected and have references in framework too. I took a look at java classes from Baidu framework and I found that. But you can try one from lewaos, they seems to be similar.
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Thanks
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Going to try and keep this short, sweet, and to the point.
I modified and created a zip for personal use all the way back to my Nexus 5 days and through my N5X use. I like my ROMs extremely minimal. Removal of media files and applications that I didn't deem necessary to have. Even went as far and told the script to remove the stock launcher and replace it with Nova. This little guy worked wonders for me and saved me loads of time. My app drawer (on initial start up) only consisted of the essentials; phone, contacts, messaging, a file manager, and Google Play. Only leaving the rest to be downloaded as needed.
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Since ROMs aren't abundant yet, I'm deciding to share my zip to those who actually want to remove system apps and not settle on them just being disabled. Also, to keep from going into a file manager after every OTA/update removing each app individually.
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Had to modify this little guy to work on our phones.. It took me a bit to figure out (of course, right? Nothing is 'straight forward' with these phones )
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1.) I use this for personal use but did take some consideration in other users so majority of what I don't use is still there, this list would be a lot longer (and yes, some apps are for my older phones and didn't feel like removing them from the script).
2.) I will not remove an app from the removal script - if you don't like whats being removed, don't flash the zip.
3.) If I have forgot something that comes on the phone that CAN be downloaded from the Play Store (and can not be uninstalled), let me know. I'll add it to the script.
4.) If apps you are currently using are in the removal script, don't worry. The script makes them a user app instead of a system app (in my case it did anyway).
What's removed: :highfive:
*Clock (Google)
*Maps
*YouTube
*DownloadProviderUi
*HTMLViewer
*Calendar (Google)
*Drive (Google)
*OmaDmclient
*Photos (Google)
*Gallery2
*BasicDreams
*Calendar (Google)
*GoogleJapaneseInput
*Chrome
*CMFileManager
*Email
*Exchange2
*Galaxy4
*GooglePinyinIME
*Music2 (Google Music)
*NoiseField
*OpenWnn
*PhaseBeam
*Gmail
*Videos (Google Movies)
*KoreanIME
*OpenDelta
*Launcher3
What's added: :victory:
*Google stock bootanimation (black background with no text!)
*1 additional ringtone
*2 additional notifications
*4 additional alarm ringtones
Installation: :silly:
1. backup your ROM (there is no 'undo' button, so if you want whatever you want back, do a restore)
2. flash through TWRP (do not wipe cache/dalvik unless you want to get stuck on the Google logo - a hard power reset solves that problem anyways)
3. reboot
Download: :good:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620778129
Thanks to @mauam for the awesome bootanimation!
- A picture of the animation (called Pixel 2) and reference to his thread can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/alienware-t3721978
Again, you all are on XDA for a reason and know the risks of modifying your device in any sense. Since everyone else does this, I'll do it too:
I'm not responsible for your device.
For those that are having force closing issues on certain apps, enabling immersive mode within apps seems to fix the problem..
Things you need:
You need Android Terminal Emulator in the Play Store or cmd on Windows
i would prefer to do this from a PC so you can copy and paste the commands, but it can be done with any terminal emulator also.
Step 1: Connect your phone to your PC enable USB debugging mode
Step2: Open up cmd in Windows or the emulator on your phone and copy/paste or type:
- adb shell
itll give you a '$'
then copy and paste or type:
- settings put global policy_control immersive.full=apps,-com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
should enable automatically.
so a debloat script and replacing boot ani with a black one? ill give it ago next time i redo my phone lol (i already debloated and have that boot ani)
but nice little addition, i personally love removing bloat my last debloat script i dubbed 'The Purge" lol
Sounds good to me and I hate bloat! thanks for the work!
Caution.,,
This breaks Fi app ... sort of.
the app wont run after zip. uninstall, reload from app store... still cant run app... app prompts to activate phone.. activate runs and app starts to work.
Same with "google" app (the default app that show when you swipe left from home screen.
Gmail too....
elliwigy said:
so a debloat script and replacing boot ani with a black one? ill give it ago next time i redo my phone lol (i already debloated and have that boot ani)
but nice little addition, i personally love removing bloat my last debloat script i dubbed 'The Purge" lol
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Yep, that's pretty much what it does! The Purge hahah nice name!!
galaxys said:
Sounds good to me and I hate bloat! thanks for the work!
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Absolutely.. Hope it works out for you.
imaverik said:
This breaks Fi app ... sort of.
the app wont run after zip. uninstall, reload from app store... still cant run app... app prompts to activate phone.. activate runs and app starts to work.
Same with "google" app (the default app that show when you swipe left from home screen.
Gmail too....
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I don't run the Google Fi app, nor did I even touch anything related to Fi..
My Google app works as intended, and I redownloaded gmail, and that works too.. Idk what could be the issue on your end..
elliwigy said:
so a debloat script and replacing boot ani with a black one? ill give it ago next time i redo my phone lol (i already debloated and have that boot ani)
but nice little addition, i personally love removing bloat my last debloat script i dubbed 'The Purge" lol
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I think I remember that script. Was that for the S5? ?
Badger50 said:
I think I remember that script. Was that for the S5? ?
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i believe so haha too lazy to look it up
Those this work with the January update? For some reason when I flash it my device becomes corrupted. I'm using twrp 3.2.1 if that helps
castano22 said:
Those this work with the January update? For some reason when I flash it my device becomes corrupted. I'm using twrp 3.2.1 if that helps
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Version/update doesn't matter..
Corrupted as in how?
I still use twrp 3.1.1. Beta 2
Corrupted as in it won't let me boot up into the OS. It's with other mods too
So far I've received an issue from a user on here (youll be able to read their issue on the last page) and i assume its user error due to me not having any issues at all..
My question is - has anyone else tried this script with complete success?? Given the 'thanks' i received, im assuming (again lol) that its working fine. In my experience on XDA, people only comment on whats wrong, and keep quiet when things are running as they should.. I'm now asking to voice your success just for reassurance for me
let me know guys, thanks! :good::fingers-crossed:
Just wanted to confirm that the debloat script works on the Feb update.. Just did it myself :highfive:
However, I did have a couple force closes on the Google app and Twitter (weird) -- after some testing, i got it working by enabling 'settings put global policy_control immersive.full=apps,-com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox' again
After I enabled that again, everything functions fine. :good:
Maybe this is needed for some apps that force close after flashing this debloat script (if you like immersive mode in apps)..
I'll post instructions in the 2nd post on the first page
Hey, thanks for this! Any chance of an update to April release?
elliwigy said:
so a debloat script and replacing boot ani with a black one? ill give it ago next time i redo my phone lol (i already debloated and have that boot ani)
but nice little addition, i personally love removing bloat my last debloat script i dubbed 'The Purge" lol
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do you debloat using TitaniumBackup? Last time I tried that, I got stuck in a bootloop
dr_rick13 said:
do you debloat using TitaniumBackup? Last time I tried that, I got stuck in a bootloop
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Yeah I find that happens too. Plus despite having busybox titanium isn't even deleting system apps anymore, they are still there after reboot. So for now I stick to freezing...