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Official thread by Kalle: [ROM] Official Sony Xperia ICS Beta ROM for arc S, ray, neo V
As a follow-up to the previous alpha, Sony has released the official beta of the upcoming ICS update for 2011 Xperia models. Unfortunately, this beta is currently only available for Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray and they must be already running the latest firmware (4.0.2.A.0.42).
What's new?
Updated UI – We hope you will be happy to see that we have added a number of UI elements from ICS, as well as some new UI features already introduced in the Xperia™ S we announced in January.
Lockscreen and Face Unlock – We have added a shortcut to the camera directly from the lockscreen. Also, when you’re listening to music you can control the music player without unlocking the phone by using the music control icons on the lockscreen. In the coming final ICS upgrade, we will also include the face unlock app from Google for all phones that has a front-facing camera. The Face Unlock feature uses the front-facing camera in combination with advanced object recognition algorithms to provide a new way to unlock the phone. However, since Face Unlock is a Google Mobile Services (GMS) app, it is not included in this ICS beta ROM.
Connectivity turned on – Since we published the ICS alpha ROM, the GSM modem and FM radio have passed the certification and type approval, and they are therefore turned on in this ICS beta release.
Updated email client – The UI has been updated, and simplified email management has been added.
Quick dial – We have added a quick and easy way for you to make phone calls. See how it works in the ICS beta ROM demo video.
Please note that the Google Mobile Services (GMS) apps (for example Gmail, Google Maps and Face Unlock), Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi™ are not included in the beta release due to that they are still waiting for the certification and type approval to be finalised.
New link to a zip, which you can use CWM to easily flash. Thanks andy_dunlop
Mirror link. Could be faster.
Follow this link for root, wifi and BT.
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andy_dunlop said:
Now uploading new flashable .zip ICS.
Changelog:
.Rooted for sure
.wifi enabled! should be
.bluetooth enabled! should be
.added a root file exploror
. google apps installed.
.uploading to mediafire.com
New link....http://www.mediafire.com/?wpegcjc0xp1p8x0
flash the kernel from inside the zip.
hope it all works now. im just going to test it
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waiting for wifi fix and it will be my daily rom, looks so ****in nice.
EL_BELLACO said:
waiting for wifi fix and it will be my daily rom, looks so ****in nice.
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There is follow this link. It really works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513305
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andy_dunlop said:
There is follow this link. It really works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513305
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Yes, this works. I have already tried.
is someone good enough to make a flashable zip from it??? I cant flash via fast boot...
jjdoctor said:
is someone good enough to make a flashable zip from it??? I cant flash via fast boot...
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i have just made one. now im compressing the boot.img with the zip n then going to upload.
hopefully it will work.
EDIT: Uploading....Link pending......ETA: DONE!
andy_dunlop said:
i have just made one. now im compressing the boot.img with the zip n then going to upload.
hopefully it will work
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Thanks a Million mate... Just waiting for your Flashable Zip..... you made me happy...
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Btw.. make a seprate thread for it.. Pure Stock ICS...
Let me know the link, I will put it in the main post.
xmflsct said:
Let me know the link, I will put it in the main post.
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ok i shall PM you the link
it should be rooted with wi-fi and bluetooth enabled as its from a backup of my installation, but unfortunatly i deleted some apps that i dont use. ie. Facebook and twitter extention thingy and the live wallpapers pre installed. hope thats ok???
andy_dunlop said:
ok i shall PM you the link
it should be rooted with wi-fi and bluetooth enabled as its from a backup of my installation, but unfortunatly i deleted some apps that i dont use. ie. Facebook and twitter extention thingy and the live wallpapers pre installed. hope thats ok???
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Well, it depends on the people who wants to download the zip. I myself like 'clean and official' builds.
Anyway, I will mention your points besides the link, so people can decide to download or not.
i PM'd you the link
andy_dunlop said:
i PM'd you the link
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I didnt get any PMs...
andy_dunlop said:
i PM'd you the link
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done!
jjdoctor said:
I didnt get any PMs...
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Please refer to the download link in the main post.
Please, where can I obtain the adequate kernel for this ROM???
Thanks
pepbcn said:
Please, where can I obtain the adequate kernel for this ROM???
Thanks
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It should be in the zip file. Download and extract. there should be two files, boot.img (kernel) and flashable Rom
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xmflsct said:
Please refer to the download link in the main post.
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Hey thanks Got the link,...my download is so slow..... I am Out of Thanks for Today.. But Tomorrow all belong to u..
I have also made the led brighter in the Rom. I just like it that way sorry if you guys don't like it. You can just edit the build.prop at the bottom
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Hi op, thanks for that um question:
1. If I install with cwm, does the beta default kernel needed? I'm using aire's kernel is that a problem?
2. Is rooting can be done with using rootxperia.zip from fxp?
3. Can we flashback to gb from cwm without touching kernel?
4. Andy, sorry if I ask you this, but just to be sure, what's your changelog for the cwm zip?
Thanks a bunch
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pull the link down mate.. came across a few issues
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hansip87 said:
Hi op, thanks for that um question:
1. If I install with cwm, does the beta default kernel needed? I'm using aire's kernel is that a problem?
2. Is rooting can be done with using rootxperia.zip from fxp?
3. Can we flashback to gb from cwm without touching kernel?
4. Andy, sorry if I ask you this, but just to be sure, what's your changelog for the cwm zip?
Thanks a bunch
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this is what i think:
1 YES
2 NO as i rooted the rom in my flashable .zip
3 NO
4 uploading a new flashable zip as other one was invalid??? the changelog for the new one is that it will only be rooted and compleatly untouched!! if i can get it to upload without any problems
Guys I got still camera and face-unlock working on NEO (MT15i), and now everything working (i think, and i hope so)
Here is the instructions:
1. Download Official ICS Beta for NEO V here
2. Flash all the .img files except boot.img from fastboot mode.
3. Download MT15i ICS kernel with built-in CWM Recovery here , flash it and boot to recovery. Thanks to NightElf for the modified kernel.
4. Flash camera-fix (Neo libs now with flash working) http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=921337&d=1330298767, Thanks to zackie012 for the fix
5. Flash this package from recovery to root your awesome ICS Beta.
6. If you want to enable face unlock flash ICS gapps from here , boot your device, go to settings - security - screen lock, change it to face unlock, configure and looks how amazing it works.
7. If you want to enable WIFI and Bluetooth flash this package from doomlord, thanks to Doomlord http://www.mediafire.com/?c00wwa3aew1doc5
8. Build.prop fix and tweaked for neo http://www.mediafire.com/?rvkf69c1c9a4p3d
If you want to try Chrome beta, here is the link http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22987550/com.android.chrome-1.apk , Thanks to marcell96 for uploading
for n00b: If I say flash it means boot to recovery (press volume-down button when SONY logo appear) then flash zip from sd-card.
Known Bugs: Can't mount sd-card from recovery.
Confirmed all working by me.
Additional:
ICS Bootanimation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=818499&d=1324020244 , thanksto doomlord for uploading
ICS Launcher without search bar (4x5), thanks to djmcnz : http://www.mediafire.com/?ewqq6nn1bxryru7
ICS original launcher (with search bar): http://www.mediafire.com/?8zdl1k1o2vy818a
ICS battery bar: http://www.mediafire.com/?rx52dic5t5pcc2d
ICS style analog clock widget: http://www.mediafire.com/?ny35c5cj0xy6l8q
just copy and paste it in system/app then give permission (rw- r-- r--)
I've tried all and confirmed working great for me.
Use it with your own risk, I am not responsible if you break your device
As Usual, don't forget to press thanks button if this help
Happy Flashing
Cheers,
Aim.
Neo NO Downloads !
Downloads Neo V :-(
Try this package,flash this in recovery for fully working front camera
drotifuti said:
Neo NO Downloads !
Downloads Neo V :-(
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Just download the neo V's file and flash it via fast boot,then follow the step then you will get ICS for your neo
Thx! Try it!
Is there anyone who has tried this method to Neo?
Custom kernel only needed to hot-boot or can I flash it?
5. If you want to enable face unlock flash ICS gapps from CM9 thread
Known Bugs: cannot use front-facing camera for video recording or still photos. (who's care? you still can use back-camera)
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So how are we supposed to use face unlock
@zackie012 :
are the steps (1 to 6 with all the fixes) necessary or only the zip file you attached does the trick?
tickmaster said:
Custom kernel only needed to hot-boot or can I flash it?
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Hot boot only
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Can we root it like on the Arc too?
dinesh690 said:
To get ROOT access:
1.Flash the superuser fix via recovery ( access recovery via method above)
2. Go to the market and download busybox by Stephen Sterricson and then select any version of busybox and install it. NOW YOU HAVE ROOT
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Does the flash camera work?
I tried a file named "MT15i_Camera_Driver_4.0.2.A.0.42.zip" and the back camera is functional, also the front camera, but flash does not.
eqlove196426597 said:
If you have a MT15i and you want to have a try ICS alpha , maybe you need this!
(c)angedora , free-dev
download link:http://free-dev.googlecode.com/svn/SonyEricsson/Xperia/ICS/MT15i_Camera_Driver_4.0.2.A.0.42.zip
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zackie012 said:
Try this package,flash this in recovery for fully working front camera
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Have you tried it?
Ive flashed Neo libs from 42 and 62 but it doesnt work.
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sdk16420 said:
Can we root it like on the Arc too?
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Sure, just hot boot any custom kernel and flash the zip for root.
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leosdelmal said:
Does the flash camera work?
I tried a file named "MT15i_Camera_Driver_4.0.2.A.0.42.zip" and the back camera is functional, also the front camera, but flash does not.
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Ive tried it but it doesnt work for me, first it says error and then camera unavailable.
I dont know but will try.
Edit: cannot found flash option on camera app. -_-
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zackie012 said:
Try this package,flash this in recovery for fully working front camera
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But one question: Are these files extracted from ARC S ICS beta?
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What about battery? My was hot (sometimes 36 degrees of Celsia)and draining was very high. I have rooted it, flashed old MT15i camera libs from alpha ICS.
I went to CM7.2 and I'm waiting for update.zip of whole ICS beta ROM from NEO V.
aimcr7 said:
Ive tried it but it doesnt work for me, first it says error and then camera unavailable.
I dont know but will try.
Edit: cannot found flash option on camera app. -_-
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Make a clean installation, and flash this: http://free-dev.googlecode.com/svn/SonyEricsson/Xperia/ICS/MT15i_Camera_Driver_4.0.2.A.0.42.zip It worked for me.
leosdelmal said:
Make a clean installation, and flash this: http://free-dev.googlecode.com/svn/SonyEricsson/Xperia/ICS/MT15i_Camera_Driver_4.0.2.A.0.42.zip It worked for me.
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Updated the link, thanks mate.
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Downloads Neo v > fastboot boot.img,system.img,userdata.img> reebot>total black monitor.. :-(
(Neo)
drotifuti said:
Downloads Neo v > fastboot boot.img,system.img,userdata.img> reebot>total black monitor.. :-(
(Neo)
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Use: fastboot flashall
Try it again
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no..
flash my :SE 0.62 rom (no root,bootloader unlock)
fastboot> boot.img>system.img>userdata.img> pwn1.3 boot.img
reebot phone> SE 0.62 rom >no ICS rom :-(
GoogleNow Working with voice both online and offline latest ver7 & FAQ,Troubleshoot
Hello
Here is the newest most amazing app Google Now from google working fully both online and offline
It Should work on Sense/Timescape UI (sony mobiles ) /CM/AOKP/AOSP
Firstly ; This guide in only for ARMv7.(NEO ,NEO V And others )
If you dont know of which type your phone is head over to this thread : http://smart4u.org/forum/Thread-List-of-devices-ARMv7-ARMv6-ARMv5
This is mikeyXDA latest version (ver7) ... Improved since ver6 Much quicker response in ver 7 and smooth
There is no need to change permissions of the file anymore ..it is by default what it should be
Before U start : U should have atleast 60 mb freespace on ur /system partition to get this working or 30 mb for online online only version
Here are my phone specs : Neo v , Xperia Pureness 11 , Using Solid Explorer (its the best you guys should check it out )
For ES file explorer users
Open Es file explorer >Settings >Check "Up to root" >Then check "root explorer">allow access when superuser asks>Check "mount file system"
press back u will be on ur Sd card
press back again and ur into the root of ur android
Heres what u need to get it working
1) ICS
2) Rooted Phone
3) CWM installed
4) Latest Gapps (if required )
5)You must be on a deodexed ROM : One way to find out is use a Root Explorer app and navigate to "/system/app" and check if an ".odex" extension file exists. If yes, the ROM is odex; otherwise, the ROM is Deodexed.
Lets start
Latest L4 - lenny_kano's version 4 : Its identical to the Mikey v& update, allows you to download your language files.
Link : http://www.mediafire.com/download/6rdufr88ud1e8hw/lennyv4.zip
No online/Offline version only one zip
*Go back to google search by flashing the Google now to google search zip and then clear dalvik cache and cache, flash the zip*
For those who are having Reeko tubbs version or mikey XDA previous version installed :
First flash this through CWM http://www.4shared.com/zip/sFyQUr7c/Google_Now_to_Google_Search.html
This will clean up your google now aand bring back the google search SO you can start a fresh install and no errors are there
For fresh installers no need to install the above zip .you are by default on google search
Download Mikey XDA ver 7 from here : http://www.4shared.com/zip/eb5ydKHM/mikeyxda_v7_Offline.html ( This will work both online and offline )
OR
Only Online ver of MikeyXDA v7 from here : http://www.4shared.com/zip/41f9aB6v/mikeyxda_v7_Online.html
Boot into recovery
Clear cache and dalvik cache
Install Zip from SD card >Select the zip
Flash it through CWM
For confirmation that everything is fine :
Open ur file explorer >system >usr>srec(u will see two folders config and en-us )
tap and hold on the config folder >and the permission of the folder will be rwx-rx-rx (this will be for en-us also )
Now go to system>app > see velvet 2.apk or velvet.apk properties it will be set to rw-r-r
And Google now is on ur device
Troubleshooting
1.) The red mic screen won't display.
To fix this, press the normal mic within the Google Now app. While it is listening (after it beeps), press menu > refresh. Now you're at the red mic.
2.) Can't exit the Google Now app with the back button.
Use the Home button.
3.) Google Now Force Closes.
Make sure you have enough space on your /system partition before installing this. You need at least 60MB free for the Offline versions and 30MB free for the Online versions.
4) If u still cant get it installed :Try flashing the latest Gapps And then Flash Google now
Latest FAQ :https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DRq_ElLZxbTIlZ873rjSIg-p1AVfXx0QnTK2RTHOyCE/edit?pli=1
Latest Troubleshooting : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28309520&postcount=695
Google Now command thread : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817640
If it doesn't install please provide your
1.ROM info
2.The zip u used to install
3.Android version ur using
4.the recovery u are using (CWM and other recovery )
5./system partition size
Quote:
Thanks to cajunflavoredbob Reeko Tubbs and MikeXDA Homeslice Killer -B lenny_kano And other contributors
Questions are welcome
Ask me if ur having trouble : )
Yeah It worked awesomely
Yeah It worked awesomely on my Sony Xperia Neo V ....Thanks Dude :laugh: :good:
That works on CM9?
Nice works on aokp so should on cm9 too
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Awesome
wow works great online & offline both.... thanxx mate.... keep up the good work... :good:
Voice search not working for me mate, when I press the mike icon for voice search, it jst freezes.
Edit: ok worked, jst had to close the cards first, its awesome
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it works great...but in offline mode, it can only make calls...is it supposed to be like this?
When pt_br is avaliable?
ClevererSpade said:
it works great...but in offline mode, it can only make calls...is it supposed to be like this?
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Yup ..it only makes call in offline mode .it doesnt reach google servers ,,i think it is supposed to be like this only
if I understand that is not possible to write text messages using the google voice command using this modification?
Is this mod recognize other languages? for example Polish?
CJ Grass said:
if I understand that is not possible to write text messages using the google voice command using this modification?
Is this mod recognize other languages? for example Polish?
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Sometimes if it catches ur text command ..it does text ..i hv given a link for the commands go and check and i dont think it supports other languages other than English at the moment ..
CJ Grass said:
if I understand that is not possible to write text messages using the google voice command using this modification?
Is this mod recognize other languages? for example Polish?
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Edit : ..this might help Open Google now Press menu button >Settings>Voice>Language >choose urs from the list
great work,thanks
Before I install it my memory was available at around 180 ~ 200 now lies between 120 ~ 140 :crying:
Why?
Edit; with mikey apk, now i try to install reeko
Your Reeko Tubbs version link was deleted. Please post the new one
Reeko Tubbs version link was delete... pls add new link or fix it
tuysotheara said:
Your Reeko Tubbs version link was deleted. Please post the new one
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Will upload it on dropbox
Will it work on any ICS ROM? Such as Pureness?
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Voice search not worki
Great thanks... Installed it and google now works fine..
but the voice search seeems to be havin a problem for me..
it is not able to complete the entire sentence .. It is able to understand all my words except for the last word i say..strange....
does any1 have a similar issue.. ?
iamdchosen1 said:
Will it work on any ICS ROM? Such as Pureness?
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It does work on pureness should work on any ICS roms
Tested on Mini and Mini Pro. Should work on all 2011 Xperia line. Made for deodexed, but works on odexed roms too.
Just flash zip via CWM and you're done.
Note:
If it doesn't work on odexed rom, try wiping dalvik cache and reboot.
If you have small apps installed on your rom, flash second zip.
Credits:
Sandy7: for using his script to make flashable zip. Thanks man
Tutorial for developers:
- Decompile android.policy.jar
- Add two smali files (PhoneWindowManager$23 and PhoneWindowManager$24) to /smali/com/android/internal/policy/impl/ folder
- Make changes to PhoneWindowManager.smali according to diff file
- Recompile jar
That's it.
Alek5 said:
ROM MUST BE DEODEXED!!!
Tested on Mini and Mini Pro. Should work on all 2011 Xperia line as long as ROM is deodexed.
Just flash zip via CWM and you're done.
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keep moding .
thanks a lot!! i've been searching for this for a long Time!! Works perfect in my LWW stock Rom ICS
Great, It even works on my MK16 with WALKMAN :good:
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Of course, on the SK17 it's working even with the original music player
I Lost the reboot option
Hello I'm using a Combo of many Flashable Zips in my LWW Stock ICS ROM but whenever I try to flash this zip. It flashes perfectly but With combination to Serajr Xperia GX Launcher v4.2, When I'm on lockscreen display than before flashing your zip it showed me "Discharging, xx%" but after flashing your zip it doesn't show up like this??? And secondly did you created this because I had this zip before you posted this Topic. I've got it before 2-3 days only
Thank you for this! It works perfectly with OctanE v4.0. I modded a little the rom installing YANTP, Walkman V and Media apps, even with that this mod activates the function of skipping tracks
Alek5 said:
ROM MUST BE DEODEXED!!!
Tested on Mini and Mini Pro. Should work on all 2011 Xperia line as long as ROM is deodexed.
Just flash zip via CWM and you're done.
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plz create for odex Rom
thanks man.....
Can you edit it for me ?
Hi i attached you my android.policy.jar because if i flash yours i get force close in small apps. My android.policy.jar file has enabled this small apps so please edit my android.policy.jar i only want this skip tracks via volume this is important for me
alex20-12 said:
Hi i attached you my android.policy.jar because if i flash yours i get force close in small apps. My android.policy.jar file has enabled this small apps so please edit my android.policy.jar i only want this skip tracks via volume this is important for me
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+1
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cachanilla86 said:
I Lost the reboot option
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You probably used modified android.policy.jar
saeed-constantine said:
plz create for odex Rom
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Attack11 said it works on stock ICS, so you can try and see if it does. Just backup before u do, and report back
006_Charizard said:
Hello I'm using a Combo of many Flashable Zips in my LWW Stock ICS ROM but whenever I try to flash this zip. It flashes perfectly but With combination to Serajr Xperia GX Launcher v4.2, When I'm on lockscreen display than before flashing your zip it showed me "Discharging, xx%" but after flashing your zip it doesn't show up like this??? And secondly did you created this because I had this zip before you posted this Topic. I've got it before 2-3 days only
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I made this zip yesterday using sandy7 script, so u couldn't have THIS zip 2 days ago...i don't know if this mod existed before...i've searched it for a long time and couldn't find it for .587
alex20-12 said:
Hi i attached you my android.policy.jar because if i flash yours i get force close in small apps. My android.policy.jar file has enabled this small apps so please edit my android.policy.jar i only want this skip tracks via volume this is important for me
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Maybe i'll grab some time over the weekend...
It works on my ST15i - stock ICS, locked BL.
gizmolek said:
It works on my ST15i - stock ICS, locked BL.
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I installed this in my odex .587 XMP and dont worked
try restarting...or install and then wipe dalvik cache...
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dev! this may need install and wipe dalvik cache also to work properly...please add on TP.
work best on my lww on aneon world's xs lockscreen port, thz u very much!!! I've been waiting for this for a long time.........! <3 it!!!! super thz.
dont work too
( why?
I wipe dalvik cache and instal .zip - reboot and dont work
remember that it works only when thw screen is OFF!!!
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Anyone tried this on OctanE rom with all the fixes and stuff? Don't know it's compatibility with small apps or reboot opt...
I can show you a PM regarding this I already have it before you modded!!!
006_Charizard said:
I can show you a PM regarding this I already have it before you modded!!!
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If u already had it, why didn't u post it? I was looking for this for ages...
Anyway, it is possible that it existed somewhere before i posted it, since i'm not an original author of smali code. I found code on some japanese website, and i just modified my android.policy.jar according to differences to see if it will work, and it did.
It's only because i couldn't find fix myself for a long time, that i decided to make flashable zip and share it here.
If i ever find out who is original author of smali code, i'll give him a proper credit.
Hi,
You may be aware of recent news about 2 different security vulnerabilities that allow replacing code on a signed APK while maintaining the original signature.
Master Key (Bug 8219321)
An issue related with duplicate entries on the ZIP / APK files.
It was patched by Google back in February 2013 and shared with OEMs, and some of the newer devices might have already received the fix in a recent stock update.
Bug 9695860
This also originates in the ZIP file parsing routines, and was disclosed just a few days ago immediately after the previous one was made public. The correction has already been applied by Google to the code,
Checking if you're affected - if youre running any ICS ROM on your Xperia 2011 you are
You can use 3rd party apps to test your system, such as:
- SRT AppScanner
- Bluebox Security Scanner
On Android 4.3 both of these bugs should be fixed, as well as on the latest CM's.
While technically different, both of these vulnerabilities permit that legitimate APKs can be manipulated to replace the original code with arbitrary one without breaking the signature. This allows someone to take an update from a well known publisher (e.g. Google Maps), change the APK, and a device receiving it will happily apply the update as if it was indeed from that publisher. Depending on the apps being updated in this way, priviledge escalation can be achieved.
Google has already mentioned that all apps published on the Play Store are checked for this kind of manipulation, but those of us installing APKs from other sources aren't safe.
Installation steps
1. Reboot to CWM
2. Flash the file
3. Wipe dalvik cache
4. Reboot to system - you're safe
Warning & Recomnendation
- This is a HUGE Issue. If you are installing apks outside from gplay often, its highly recomnend to apply this patch no matter what ICS based ROM you are running - Flash ROM, and immediately after flashing the ROM also flash the patch, than reboot.
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1.0 - Initial version
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Please implement this into your ROM! PM me for details.
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Umm I still dont get it :-/
What is this and what does it do
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So basically it prevents edited apps from installing over the other?
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Sahaab said:
Umm I still dont get it :-/
What is this and what does it do
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So basically it prevents edited apps from installing over the other?
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http://www.saurik.com/id/17
jader13254 said:
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http://www.saurik.com/id/17
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Thnx bro forgot about that
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Sahaab said:
Thnx bro forgot about that
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No problem, do you understand it now?
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No problem, do you understand it now?
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I am just about to after I eat
Wanted to thank u first
May I just ask one thing?
Isnt this sony's problem and not ours?
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Sahaab said:
I am just about to after I eat
Wanted to thank u first
May I just ask one thing?
Isnt this sony's problem and not ours?
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Its our AND sony's problem.
Ok, heres what the issue is:
- when you install an app, outside of gplay, a hacker can keep the original signature (and we will think its for example our nice google maps update), and the system will ask us to replace the original app. But the hacker modified the code, and it can acess to all things google maps does - internet, contacts, basically everything, and can send the information to servers, with your number, email etc. Also, it can send sms to premium numbers etc
jader13254 said:
Its our AND sony's problem.
Ok, heres what the issue is:
- when you install an app, outside of gplay, a hacker can keep the original signature (and we will think its for example our nice google maps update), and the system will ask us to replace the original app. But the hacker modified the code, and it can acess to all things google maps does - internet, contacts, basically everything, and can send the information to servers, with your number, email etc. Also, it can send sms to premium numbers etc
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Oh so this will basically avoid that
Thnx bro
May I inplement it in my rom?
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Flashed it and wiped dalvik cache. SRT App Scanner now says I'm safe. Thanks!
By the way, will this fix work on Jelly Bean?
LT18i
UHD 4.0 & UHD mod 4.8
Lupus kernel v16
pkazemi said:
Flashed it and wiped dalvik cache. SRT App Scanner now says I'm safe. Thanks!
By the way, will this fix work on Jelly Bean?
LT18i
UHD 4.0 & UHD mod 4.8
Lupus kernel v16
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Doesn't work on JB, but CM includes it by default (cm 10.1)
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eventhough I still have no idea how urgent it is, I just flash it anyway LOL
Here is my screenshot before and after flashing this fix using app srtscanner
alfstep said:
eventhough I still have no idea how urgent it is, I just flash it anyway LOL
Here is my screenshot before and after flashing this fix using app srtscanner
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That means it works - fine
On UHD 3.0.2 bluebox security said not patched and srt app scanner is said that too ?
LT18i
Locked BL
tryed to flash 2x time but still not working..
Off course i wiped davilk cache...
I have replaced it manually but still not working !! (
Any solution ?
It works
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Waiting for odexed version of this.
Work good with Ray.
One less fix run via xposed, thanks.
Jader , I would like to implement this in my next update..
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