What is it? Okay, well kenjesse put it best with this description : " Pdroid is an app that lets you modify permissions app by app with out breaking them. You also have the option of "spoofing" the permissions by sending randomly generate data rather than your phones actual sim, meid, phone #, etc.
As the app does not need to run constantly in the back ground it has virtually no impact on battery.
To check out the original thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19570074
On the next page of this thread I have posted the patch zip necessary to install the pdroid app on CM7 for DX2 only!!! I will make patch zips for other roms upon request but it can be done easily by following kenjesse's instructions below. After flashing the zip just download and install pdroid from the play store ......viola! Thanks for stopping by and happy flashing!
Looks like a pretty cool program. I've read other post that reference making changes like this, always wondered how. Wonder if this is one way, I'd assume there are other ways too.
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Ohschit said:
I've been trying to get this working on my phone for a while but apparently I'm too stupid.
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This would help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357056
[APP] PDroid - The Better Privacy Protection [2012-03-13: Bugfixes in Patch 1.3]
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Just got done installing this and it seems to be working great. I'm running CM7 with no special tweaks other than Moon Shadows wifi fix, following instructions from op here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357056
this is what I did:
1. DL Pdroid Patcher zip to PC (Win7 in my case)
2. Extract Pdroid Patcher exe file and run
3. Browse to update-cm-7.2.0.-RCO-daytona-KANG-public-beta1.zip (cm7 ROM) and select.
4. Click "Patch" (program takes about 2 minutes to create required patch zip file as well as restore file if you choose to uninstall Pdroid later)
5. copy the 2 created zip files (PDroid-v1.31-update-cm-7.2.0-RCO-daytona-KANG-public-beta1.zip & PDroid-RESTORE-update-cm-7.2.0-RCO-daytona-KANG-public-beta1.zip) to your external SD Card
6. Boot in our BSR BACKUP...BACKUP DO A NANDROID BACKUP!!!!
7. Flash the PDroid zip file
8. I did not wipe anything as it is not stated to do so in the OP install instruction... I did flash cm7 reRecovery before I rebooted just to be safe.
9. Reboot your phone, go to market and install Pdroid.
I tested by removing several permissions for my Fox News app which doing thru cm7 causes the app to break, using PDroid the app still worked. Not sure how to test beyond that.
I did notice that the reboot stayed on the cm7 animation for a while before the phone came back up as if a dalvik wipe had been done.
Hope this helps and if you break it it's your fault not mine and remember...BACKUP
You are awesome! Thank you very much for giving this attention, I can't wait to follow the steps you've listed when I get home. Thanks again
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Quick update... there is a setting in the app to display anytime an app request access to private data. With this turned on it shows access being denied to my Fox News app and the app runs fine. This really is an awesome app.
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You are awesome! Thank you very much for giving this attention, I can't wait to follow the steps you've listed when I get home. Thanks again
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No worries... Let us know if you get it working.
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No worries... Let us know if you get it working.
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Worked great! I had a feeling that this was going to be worth it. Your right, it is a cool app!
What is it?
whoa look at that....
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What is it?
whoa look at that....
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He probably should update the op title. Pdroid is an app that lets you modify permissions app by app with out breaking them. You also have the option of "spoofing" the permissions by sending randomly generate data rather than your phones actual sim, meid, phone #, etc.
As the app dose not need to run constantly in the back ground it has virtually no impact on battery.
I highly recommend it, for what that is worth. Check it out at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19570074
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He probably should update the op title. Pdroid is an app that lets you modify permissions app by app with out breaking them. You also have the option of "spoofing" the permissions by sending randomly generate data rather than your phones actual sim, meid, phone #, etc.
As the app dose not need to run constantly in the back ground it has virtually no impact on battery.
I highly recommend it, for what that is worth. Check it out at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19570074
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Beautifully put. Hey, I would update the op title but it's not letting me from the mobile app. I will later when I'm on my laptop.
Hey, how did you spoof the permissions? Don't see that option within the settings. I just see symbols without descriptions (gear, bar graph, check, ect...)?
Just to add, I don't know if it's just in my head or not but I feel like my phone is moving way faster After changing all the permissions that I did.
........and last, I'm going to post the patch zip file for cm7 dx2 when I get home so all anyone needs to do is flash it and download pdroid from the market (Google play (stupid name)....whatever). Okay all done.
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Settings options are:
Check = allow
Graph = random spoof
Gear= set the spoof value
Slashed Circle= block
And then there is a check box in the top right corner to enable notifications for just that app.
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Okay, here are the zips. Just flash the first of the 2 zips in CM7 recovery and then install the Pdroid app. The second zip is just to restore. I'm not responsible if you break your phone...blah blah blah.....THIS IS ONLY FOR CM7DX2 (but if anyone wants I will make zips for any rom on dx2, just ask.)!
View attachment PDroid-v1.32-CM7DX2.zip
View attachment PDroid-RESTORE-CM7DX2.zip
Thanks for the help Kenjesse!
So please help me clarify what setting should I set the apps to? Also do I need to do them one at a time or can I do it by batch?
Okay, what I have been doing is blocking ALL permissions for any given app and then trying to run it. I then look for any error messages and go back and enable only those specific permissions to allow the app to function properly. You'll get a system once you use it a bit. .....and unfortunately there is no batch function. It is a very cool app though once you play with it and definitely enable the function where you can see it blocking and granting permissions. It's pretty cool!
........and someone please tell me how to change the title of this post please
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Ohschit said:
Okay, what I have been doing is blocking ALL permissions for any given app and then trying to run it. I then look for any error messages and go back and enable only those specific permissions to allow the app to function properly. You'll get a system once you use it a bit. .....and unfortunately there is no batch function. It is a very cool app though once you play with it and definitely enable the function where you can see it blocking and granting permissions. It's pretty cool!
........and someone please tell me how to change the title of this post please
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Thanks got it running I will slowly work through my apps and see what all I can dissable without having problems. I love the idea thanks guys!
so the second zip p restore is to get rid of it?
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so the second zip p restore is to get rid of it?
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Flashing The update zip makes the required changes for the app Pdroid that you get from the market to run properly with the cm7 ROM. IT WILL ONLY WORK IF YOU ARE ON CM7. If you later uninstall Pdroid you flash the restore zip to remove the changes made by the update zip.
I believe it is done this way so the app can work without root permission and therefore doesn't have to run in the background....I could be wrong though and as with any mod you should go to the linked thread above and research it for yourself.
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To edit, go to your 1st post tap anywhere and a popup will appear, select modify, Tap anywhere in the title area and edit.
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kenjesse said:
To edit, go to your 1st post tap anywhere and a popup will appear, select modify, Tap anywhere in the title area and edit.
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Thank you.
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Each time I create a new rom I cannot get past this problem: superuser force closes when I update ANY app in the market. Tried all three versions of su. Any ideas?
I just left you a post over on the kitchen thread about thus issue. It sounds like you are not using the patched version. If you are choosing that option and its giving you fcs, try manually putting rmk version of superuser.apk into your system/apps
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dhemke17 said:
I just left you a post over on the kitchen thread about thus issue. It sounds like you are not using the patched version. If you are choosing that option and its giving you fcs, try manually putting rmk version of superuser.apk into your system/apps
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I tried all three the kitchen provides you with, but ill try adding su manually. I figured the kitchen added more than the apk so I didn't try that yet
If you want to post a link to your rom, I can take a look at it and see what I can do
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Here it is. I haven't touched it in a few days bc its plenty functional, this fC just annoys me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042500
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Here it is. I haven't touched it in a few days bc its plenty functional, this fC just annoys me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042500
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Im downloading now and will pull the superuser out of my rom and drop it in and rebuild and see what we get with that. If it works without force closes, I will sned you a copy of the superuser app...if it doesn't, I may mess around with pulling some files and dropping them in my .6 deodex/debloat rom and see if we can get this thing kickin...it looks great though beyond the FC's...keep it up
dhemke17 said:
Im downloading now and will pull the superuser out of my rom and drop it in and rebuild and see what we get with that. If it works without force closes, I will sned you a copy of the superuser app...if it doesn't, I may mess around with pulling some files and dropping them in my .6 deodex/debloat rom and see if we can get this thing kickin...it looks great though beyond the FC's...keep it up
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Thanks man I appreciate it. Its a hobby n a real fun one
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Thanks man I appreciate it. Its a hobby n a real fun one
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Ok.
1) First thing I noticed right off the back is that you NEED to include a launcher with your rom or it will not load. I pushed rosie to it to be able to do anything. This doesn't have to be Rosie, but there needs to be one in there.
2) Flash the file in this post and your superuser will be good to go!
-Love the Framework mods...just make sure you toss in that and unzip and replace the superuser app and xbin/su file with the ones in the post on your future build. I will get with dsixda because something must have happened with his latest build that resulted in it not flashing the patched version. As soon as I flashed it, I had NO problem with it at all...
Hope this helps ya out and can't wait to see what future builds you have in store.
If anyone has a way to temp modify the hosts file to strip ads from the evo3d or has a modified version of adfree that works with the perm temp root method.
Thanks in advance
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johncjenc said:
If anyone has a way to temp modify the hosts file to strip ads from the evo3d or has a modified version of adfree that works with the perm temp root method.
Thanks in advance
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I just tried it on my Evo 3D, I checked both the symlink options. I suppose it will stick until a reboot, not unlike the perm-temp root.
Hmm. I chose the symlink options but it's not working.
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I think a big issue is you need to reboot to flush the dns. But then when you reboot, you lose root. I just posted the question in the q&a forum if there was anyway to flush the dns without rebooting. So far no replies.
I'll look into that, if I come up with something ill post it here. The ads are making my eyes bleed.
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Fantastic idea. I would love this as well.
Maybe we can push the hosts file with temp root after reboot.
This would be awesome. Adfree is the root app I've been missing the most since getting my EVO 3D.
Install ad free, update files, reboot, reroot. Open app and it will be granted su permissions. After that, dont update or reboot and your fine. Been running it perfect for 5 days. Dont forget you have to partition your sd card. If you have your old rooted phone, put the sd card in it and use rom manager. It WILL WIPE YOUR CARD. Always back it up.
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Randy D said:
Install ad free, update files, reboot, reroot. Open app and it will be granted su permissions. After that, dont update or reboot and your fine. Been running it perfect for 5 days. Dont forget you have to partition your sd card. If you have your old rooted phone, put the sd card in it and use rom manager. It WILL WIPE YOUR CARD. Always back it up.
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Thanks (can't thank anyone else today) but why do you need to partition your card?
Confirmed this works. I don't know what the sd partition had to do with hosts file, but it didn't work without it. Thanks randy.
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partition for ad free
i believe, and anyone feel free to jump in on this, it stores the host files there for the ads on the sd card. if it recognizes the app is trying to access the host files, kind of like a little quarantine or filter, it stops it. With the updates (and ad free asks to report adds that leak through) it adds to those files in that partition. Just a guess.
Randy D said:
i believe, and anyone feel free to jump in on this, it stores the host files there for the ads on the sd card. if it recognizes the app is trying to access the host files, kind of like a little quarantine or filter, it stops it. With the updates (and ad free asks to report adds that leak through) it adds to those files in that partition. Just a guess.
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I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I'm still getting adds. I did what u said but it's not working for me for some reason. I'm sure it's something I'm doing or not doing.
Edit: So I don't understand this but I tried this several times and it didn't work. So I uninstalled ad free and then reinstalled it and updated it and then without rebooting or re-rooting I went into astro and I now have no adds. Kinda weird but hey, it's working.
johncjenc said:
I'll look into that, if I come up with something ill post it here. The ads are making my eyes bleed.
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got pic's of that ?
Cute
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I posted a thread on how to get add free to work. Its now located in general. Might work for you.
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DeathBySnuggles said:
I think a big issue is you need to reboot to flush the dns. But then when you reboot, you lose root. I just posted the question in the q&a forum if there was anyway to flush the dns without rebooting. So far no replies.
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fast reboot in the zip file for Perma-Temp Root ... eugene37
i tried it...
it retains the perma-temp root after running fastreboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159354
Issues:
~ For Apps that need a Reboot ( Like adfree ), use fast reboot for these apps!!!!!
EDIT: and give teamwin's TWIN PIC for sending & receiving 3d pics via messaging - pretty cool
Randy D said:
Install ad free, update files, reboot, reroot. Open app and it will be granted su permissions. After that, dont update or reboot and your fine. Been running it perfect for 5 days. Dont forget you have to partition your sd card. If you have your old rooted phone, put the sd card in it and use rom manager. It WILL WIPE YOUR CARD. Always back it up.
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Thanks bro, Ive been trying to get this to work.
Hey guys.
I've gotten many PMs and replies on here asking how to get everything working on our Evo 3Ds on MetroPCS.
Here is how I got everything working on two Evo 3Ds on MetroPCS. I didn't come up with any of this information, I just put different files and guides together and it works for me. Hopefully it will work for you.
PROVISIONING
First start by following bloodykiller86's Provisioning Guide STEP BY STEP.
The settings are the same across all devices. Following the instructions on the guide (for the Evo 4G) will get you set up correctly on the Evo 3D.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD METRODROID. That rom is only for Evo 4G. After you complete step 28, come back to this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8395950&postcount=1
Now you should have voice, text and internet working.
3G SPEEDS
MetroPCS has upgraded their towers in most areas of service to include 3G coverage. If your area doesn't have it yet, it probably will get it soon enough.
You need to have PRL 3022 or newer for this to work.
So here we go,
Latest MetroPCS PRL
1. Download the file.
2. Copy PRL file to the root of your SD card.
3. Open your dialer and dial ##775# (if nothing happens, download this EPST.apk and push it to /system/app/ with permissions set to RW-R--R--).
4. Put in your MSL code (if you followed bloodykiller86's guide above it should be 000000...if not, download MSL Reader from the Market and it will give you your MSL code).
5. Click on Update PRL
6. It will take a while, but eventually it will show you the prl file that you placed on your SD card. Click on it, click on OK.
7. Now press the Menu button, and click on Commit Modifications.
8. Reboot your phone and now you will have access to 3G service if its available in your area!
NOTE: some roms do not correctly show the difference between 3G and 1X service. I used SteelH's SteelRom line of Roms and they always changed from 1X to 3G depending on my service.
MMS
This is the biggest hurdle, which very few people have successfully gotten to work. It is not a perfect solution but it works very well for us.
Download the following Zip file (not flashable):
download
Follow these instructions carefully:
1. Download and install Titanium Backup. You will also need the PRO version, so you'll need to shell out a couple of bucks if you don't already own it. It's well worth it anyways.
2. Download and install APN Backup & Restore from the Market.
3. Open APN Backup & Restore, ignore the ICS warning, and click on "Backup APNs". Exit out of APN Backup & Restore.
4. Place this folder in your SD Card.
5. Copy MetroPCS_MMS_Send_APN.xml from this folder to the APN Backup folder in the root of the SD Card.
6. Open Titanium Backup, go under Backup/Restore, and find APN Backup & Restore, press and select "Make system app."
7. Open APN Backup & Restore, ignore the ICS warning, press menu, and disable ICS check. Exit APN Backup & Restore.
8. Open APN Backup & Restore again, and now there should not be an ICS warning!
9. Click on "Delete APNs."
6. Click on Restore APNs and select "MetroPCS_MMS_Send.APN.xml".
6a. Press Ok after selecting the above.
6b. Press No when you get the message asking Yes or No.
7. Using Root Explorer or a similar app, copy the MMS.apk file from this folder to your /system/app/ folder.
7a. Make sure you are in R/W mode and click Yes to overwrite existing file if you get the message.
7b. Make sure to delete any duplicate MMS.apk or mms.apk from the /system/app directory. You should only have one Mms.apk file (notice the capitalization changes in the three files I mentioned).
7c. Make sure to delete any MMS.odex, mms.odex, or Mms.odex file in /system/app.
8. Set permissions to RW-R--R--
9. Reboot and enjoy.
Notes:
Open the Messaging app and under Settings make sure to check (enable) "SMS split".
I use Handcent to send and receive the MMS messages. Try your own messaging app, and if it doesn't work, you can always use Handcent.
As of this writing, you must not be connected to a Wi-Fi network for the messages to download or send. You can have Wi-Fi on but not be connected.
If you have a better way of getting this done please send me a message.
VOICEMAIL NOTIFICATIONS
As far as I know, and from my personal experience, the Sprint VoiceMail app does not work with MetroPCS.
I use the free app Voicemail Notifier and it has always worked reliably. It is no longer in the market, but you can
download my modded version here.
not flashable, extract to your sd card and install as a normal app.
OPTIONAL
You can now uninstall APN Backup & Restore and MSL Reader.
To send and receive 3D images, use TwinPic 3D. It will work over WiFi or over 3G.
Want a MetroPCS Splash Screen? Click here to check out my thread.
DISCLAIMER
Please proceed with caution and at your own risk. I am only providing this information for your information. Anything you do and the resulting consequences are your own responsibility. I am not responsible for any damages you cause to your phone hardware, software, service provider account, any charges you may incur, or any other damages that might result from your usages of this guide. You have been warned. Proceed with caution.
THANKS
- bloodykiller86 for his amazing guide a year ago, that still works today!
- alipendier for the original working Mms.apk and APN solution.
- Emerl for providing PRL 3024!
- oakieville for the better and improved Mms.apk! his original thread is here
- everyone else who's helped me. I know i'm forgetting a couple of you. I will add your name as soon as I remember!
08/21/2012
- updated guide to work with ICS-based roms.
10/17/2011
- added modded Voicemail Notifier to OP - app is no longer in the Market so i'm hosting my own modded version with a nicer icon.
- added a new (and better) Mms.apk to the OP - this one allows you to go into settings, disable notifications, etc. Also modded to have a blue icon instead of green.
10/14/2011
- initial release of the guide.
OHHH...that 3024 is giving people problems i see....so I removed the link so no more problems for anyone else
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Thanks for the update. I will test out that prl before posting it in the op.
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Great work! Always nice to see fresh and useful advice in the Dev forums. I'm sure people will find this useful.
OMG been waiting on this for the longest!!! Thank u so much
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Just did it and everything worked like a charm!!!
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Emerl said:
Thanks for the guide got mms working now.
Here's a recent prl (3024) btw.
http://www.mediafire.com/?glcwt8rgx0vg0x4
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Would the 3022 be better that the 3024?? Just wondering if the version in the op is somehow better
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Would the 3022 be better that the 3024?? Just wondering if the version in the op is somehow better
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3024 is more recent so it uses the latest towers for better reception
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Emerl said:
3024 is more recent so it uses the latest towers for better reception
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Thanks!!!
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Would the 3022 be better that the 3024?? Just wondering if the version in the op is somehow better
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as far as I know, the latest is best. however I always test before posting because they may have changed something for the worst.
I will update the OP to include a link to 3024. I've been playing with it today and it works great.
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as far as I know, the latest is best. however I always test before posting because they may have changed something for the worst.
I will update the OP to include a link to 3024. I've been playing with it today and it works great.
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I've been surfing the web and streaming YouTube...sending and receiving mms....I seriously can't think of a better idea than an evo 3d on metropcs....this tut was the best to ever happen to me hahahahaha<<<<<<<<thats maniacal laugh!!
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Glad its working for ya.
Got a new mms apk that let's you go into settings and disable notifications but can still send and receive mms.
Need to get permission before I add it to the op.
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Glad its working for ya.
Got a new mms apk that let's you go into settings and disable notifications but can still send and receive mms.
Need to get permission before I add it to the op.
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With today's achievements that wasn't a big deal but that would be the icing on the cake! Hopefully it all works out
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as far as I know, the latest is best. however I always test before posting because they may have changed something for the worst.
I will update the OP to include a link to 3024. I've been playing with it today and it works great.
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For some reason my network Shield and Antivirus go bizzzerk when trying download 3024.prl - somehow is redirecting to an malformed/infected URL. so I can't even get to it. Would you mind please uploading the 3024 somewhere else. I am dying to try it. thanks very much for a very informative post.
Edit; ... nevermind googled and found it. Thanks again!
Voicemail app isn't in the market anymore.
You may have to find a download link for it.
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thanks for the info.
I will upload and provide a link in the OP. it was a free app so I'm assuming that's not against the rules?
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For some reason my network Shield and Antivirus go bizzzerk when trying download 3024.prl - somehow is redirecting to an malformed/infected URL. so I can't even get to it. Would you mind please uploading the 3024 somewhere else. I am dying to try it. thanks very much for a very informative post.
Edit; ... nevermind googled and found it. Thanks again!
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just in case I uploaded it to my server and changed the link in the OP.
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Voicemail app isn't in the market anymore.
You may have to find a download link for it.
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thanks for the tip. already uploaded it to my server and linked it in the OP.
I am going to change the icons for Voicemail Notifier and the MMS apk and upload a better MMS.apk tomorrow night, after a long day of school. now to that homework i've been avoiding.
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just in case I uploaded it to my server and changed the link in the OP.
thanks for the tip. already uploaded it to my server and linked it in the OP.
I am going to change the icons for Voicemail Notifier and the MMS apk and upload a better MMS.apk tomorrow night, after a long day of school. now to that homework i've been avoiding.
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Can't wait to get that mms app...like I stated its no biggy but being able to get into the settings would make things that much better
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updated OP.
added log on second post.
check it out
Anyone here a fan of Catan? Bought the app and have a problem with it rebooting my phone every 20 minutes of play or so. Emailed the dev team only to get a response telling me to use a task killer to free up memory and included a link that says why Android doesn't need task killers. I find this kind of answer unacceptable as my wife's fascinate runs the game fine. Maybe there's a memory leak in the x2? I refuse to run task killers since they are not needed.
*Update 11/24
Attempted to use the V6 SuperCharger script to manage the memory better and lock the app into memory etc. It was a no go. Going to call the customer service after the holiday and see where that goes. I'll keep this posted when I find something.
X2 on liberty 31 using golauncher / stock launcher
and on liberty3 stock launcher
and on Eclipse 1.3 stock launcher
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so either no one knows what Catan is, or cares...or thought this was a free app for people?
Have no idea what it is... sorry man.
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I have the Catan app but i have yet to play it for 20min. When i do i'll give you a heads up. It might be the Liberty rom you're using.
atomikhippo said:
I have the Catan app but i have yet to play it for 20min. When i do i'll give you a heads up. It might be the Liberty rom you're using.
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Thanks. I'll try it with Eclipse today. I did also try it on the new Liberty with the same results...but Liberty is Liberty I suppose.
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Have no idea what it is... sorry man.
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No worries. I figured that was the case for most people. It's a euro board game, very fun, that got created for ios and android. I play the physical game all the time, check it out sometime if you like board games...think civilization, but WAY faster to play and WAY less complicated.
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So, I flashed Eclipse 1.3...still rebooted after ~20 minutes of play. What I can't determine is if the X2 has a memory leak or can't manage apps good enough, or if the catan app is bad. Problem is, it works fine in the fascinate and other apps work fine on the X2 so which one is broken....one of them has to be
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Didn't realize they even had a Catan app...I might download this and let you know how it goes for me too
run V6supercharger and do the oom groupings fix option. u very well may be surprised with the results.. it will change what priority Android kills apps ...I have found it to be a major help with things like this...
Thanks ash, I'll go try that now.
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hitman_dreams said:
Thanks ash, I'll go try that now.
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be sure to make a nandroid first just in case. usually everything is just fine. but just in case u bootloop u will want to restore.
I recommend V6supercharger update8 to be safe. the newer versions are great but if u never used it b4 u r gonna want to use the "basic" version first to get used to it. and all the newer ones are just RC'S anyway(release candidate) they are not finals like update 8 was.
I ended up getting update9 rc4...having dome issues, but hopefully will get worked out. Issues:
1. From terminal emulator I get either permission denied (after an su) or file not found (spelled correctly in the correct directory)
2. From root file manager it seems to take over 10 minutes to run? It does add a supercharger folder and HTML file, but this seems like a long time for a script. (Hopefully I'm wrong and it's installing stuff too making it take longer)
3. Dled romtoolbox and added the script. It ran...but apparently I didn't copy the whole thing. I'll try that again if this pass of #2 above doesn't work.
Question: how do I know it is installed, and will the changes be there after every boot? I haven't needed to run scripts before this phone. Thanks.
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I ended up getting update9 rc4...having dome issues, but hopefully will get worked out. Issues:
1. From terminal emulator I get either permission denied (after an su) or file not found (spelled correctly in the correct directory)
2. From root file manager it seems to take over 10 minutes to run? It does add a supercharger folder and HTML file, but this seems like a long time for a script. (Hopefully I'm wrong and it's installing stuff too making it take longer)
3. Dled romtoolbox and added the script. It ran...but apparently I didn't copy the whole thing. I'll try that again if this pass of #2 above doesn't work.
Question: how do I know it is installed, and will the changes be there after every boot? I haven't needed to run scripts before this phone. Thanks.
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sorry I should have specified.
get script manager from market and run it using that.
be sure to check run as root.
before running it u are going to want to go into script manager settings and turn off the "extra gestures " setting so u are able to scroll correctly. and u also want to turn on browse as root.
if u made a nandroid before running what u did I would restore that then do these things to be sure u have a clean install.
then after u reboot just run supercharger script again and it will tell u if it is installed and running correctly.
script manager has a free and a paid version in market.
that is the tool u want to use to run the script trust me. it makes it very easy
oh and by the way...since eclipse has init.d support there will be no reason to use script manager to run anything at boot. it will run every time.
if u happen to use one of the options to change minfree values((u don't need to do that.)) but if u do you will want to go ti system/etc/init.d and edit the 98tweaks file that comes with eclipse. u will want to delete the lines in 98tweaks that refer to minfree values(says something like "aggressive values etc...") but it isn't necessary if u just do the oom groupings fix and htk launcher.
Awesome, thanks. I did see reference to script manager, but thought I'd try it without first...guess I know what I'm doing next
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Awesome, thanks. I did see reference to script manager, but thought I'd try it without first...guess I know what I'm doing next
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yeah just make sure u change the settings I mentioned. if u don't turn off extra gestures setting it will type a bunch of random characters when u try to scroll. its VERY simple to use.
feel free to private message me if u need any help as well.
my gmail will alert me quickly so I can get back to ya
let me know if u need any tips its thanks giving...don't forget to hit thanks button...Hahaha ...just kidding ...im a thanks whore Hahaha...
also. I usually change the file type from pdf to .sh...just rename the file with whatever file explore u use. its bot necessary but I do it
when running it using script manager u will see an option to choose to use terminal emulator if you prefer it but script manager is very simple/easy to use. have fun with it. its an awesome script for making our x2 run how it should. enjoy
That's funny, I tried saying thanks...but the xda app doesn't let me. I'll do it later. Got the script working. The problem was that my file browser was executing the script...without any way for me to see the output and make selections haha. Script manager did the trick.
On another note, the Catan app still crashed. The first time was in 10 minutes, but only brought me to the home screen. The second one made it reboot after 20 like before. I think I'm going to try the oom group fix with bulletproof launcher instead of hard to kill. And change to the 513hp aggressive setting.
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Oh, and I made sure to have all the settings correct
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bulletproof launcher will lock home app in memory. kinda takes up ram by not allowing home to be killed. .
maybe try option 9(used to be on.older version) for different minfree settings ...
Well, thanks anyway ash. It was a good thought. I tried every setting, including different minfrees and even bulletproofing the Catan app itself. It still reboots after 20 minutes. I even went into the script after reboots to make sure the settings were sticking...they were.
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And I unbulletproofed the launcher to get that memory back
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My wallet is "working". But wonder if it fixes the EVO LTE problems.
In "whats new":
Added compatibility with new devices
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No dice for me.
No dice here either. I am factory original configuration btw.
unfortunately the update does not fix Wallet for the ELTE....but....utnick posted a solid fix here, this is no build.prop hack, this is a patched apk that removes the device check, the operator check, and the root warning.
I've created a a flashable zip below...
flashable zip
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unfortunately the update does not fix Wallet for the ELTE....but....utnick posted a solid fix here, this is no build.prop hack, this is a patched apk that removes the device check, the operator check, and the root warning.
I've created a a flashable zip below...
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Sexy.
Is this apk safe though, as far as for further updates and such? It is such a sensitive app...
I intend to flash it.
Also, what if we installed the update from 7-1? Uninstall wallet first then flash?
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How would I go about a fix without ruining my secure element since I can't get into the app to clear it?
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Tried this. Didn't work for me .
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No good for me either
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Got the update, same error. Device and network not supported.
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I need someone to confirm that this is a fix. It has worked for me more than once on getting into the apps and turning on a prepaid card.
1. Change ro.product.device=jewel to ro.product.device=htc_jewel (this is only editted once. No other build.prop edits)
2. Delete build.prop.bak (or at least move it to another location because wallet may detect it?)
3. Uninstall wallet update
4. Reboot
5. Install wallet updates
6. Open wallet and it should work?
Someone confirm...?
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I hate to post another build edit, but I have done this about four times after flashing new roms and it gives me access every time.
My wallet is currently and has been working.
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build.prop.bak isn't detected by GWallet, I can confirm this.
O.M.J said:
unfortunately the update does not fix Wallet for the ELTE....but....utnick posted a solid fix here, this is no build.prop hack, this is a patched apk that removes the device check, the operator check, and the root warning.
I've created a a flashable zip below...
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can this be made into an apk for those of up who haven't been able to root yet? or does it require root like all the other fixes? thanks man!
kellybrf said:
can this be made into an apk for those of up who haven't been able to root yet? or does it require root like all the other fixes? thanks man!
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You have to root in order to make it fully work.
DJ1994 said:
How would I go about a fix without ruining my secure element since I can't get into the app to clear it?
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I can't tell you 100% for sure that this will not brick the NFC, but this is what I did to be able to reset the Google Wallet settings. Modify your build.prop so it matches this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27808326&postcount=2
After you unsync / sync Gmail and reboot a couple times, go into Wallet. It will activate and initialize like it did the first time. Now you can reset Google Wallet settings and hopefully avoid bricking NFC.
The mod in the dev section worked perfect for me. No need for build prop edit and no reddish hue in the FFC.
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Sexy.
Is this apk safe though, as far as for further updates and such? It is such a sensitive app...
I intend to flash it.
Also, what if we installed the update from 7-1? Uninstall wallet first then flash?
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I would say it's just as safe as the official wallet, it's just removes the checks.
if u installed the 7/1 update, uninstall it, and remove any trace of wallet b4 flashing this new one
None of the methods in this thread worked as usual..oh well
closer
we're getting closer guys, now it's only not compatible with device and carrier, but it is with our country, one down 2 to go..!!
For those of you that are not able to get OMJ's zip to work, you might want to actually do a search for any wallet files using something like Astro or Root explorer.
I uninstalled Wallet and tried the zip and it did not work. I got the same messages. Then I did a search and found more files. Once I deleted them, I retried the zip and everything worked.
It might just be that you did not clear all of the original files out. Worth a try since it worked for me.
Mine updated and Worked like a charm gave me another 10 dollars I edited the build prop when I first got the phone a few weeks ago. Flashed the zip in the other thread with build prop edits a couple days ago. Working now.