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This Avatar.apk is for those who have upgraded to Froyo with an unofficial build that doesn't include a working Avatar app, but desire a working Avatar.apk that launches the DRM protected copy of the movie included with the phone.
Some caveats/disclaimers: I don't own a Vibrant; I have an i9000 Galaxy S and a Nexus One. I don't plan on providing much support for this, but it shouldn't need it. All the usual "I am not responsible for damage to your phone" disclaimers apply; if you don't know how to use adb and don't have root, go find out how in the appropriate FAQs.
Back story: My friend owns a Vibrant and hated it (slow/laggy). I thought upgrading it to a Froyo build would make him happy, so I did with Team Whiskey's Onyx version (very slick, better than the best ROM I have on i9000 IMHO). He was disappointed that the Avatar shortcut/app on the desktop disappeared, so I pulled the apk from a 2.1 build and pushed it to the phone, but it didn't work.
A little investigation showed that the apk file has an xml resource that is hard-coded to look for the encrypted/drm copy of the movie in the path "/sdcard/sd/movie/AVATAR.dcf", but the Froyo builds mount the external card as "/sdcard/external_sd/" so the app doesn't work.
All I did here was edit the xml file to the correct path, repacked the apk, signed it, pushed it to the phone with adb to /system/app. The apk was then available to add as a desktop shortcut again, and it opens the movie as expected.
The file won't install like a regular apk (at least it wouldn't for me), it must be pushed to /system/app to work - use this command:
adb push <your path>/Avatar.apk /system/app
You could also probably download the apk and copy it over to /system/app with Root Explorer or any other file manager that lets you write to /system/app.
I have only tested this with Team Whiskey's Onyx build and by pushing via adb. I can't test any other ROM since I don't own a Vibrant.
I know a lot of people consider the Avatar.apk to be bloatware and ask how to remove it, but I see a lot of people asking for it back because it's convenient and a great show-off feature on the phone for non-Galaxy S owners.
Additional disclaimers: I did quite a bit of searching here on XDA for an apk that took this approach and didn't find one. If it's already out there, I apologize for this post and can link to it. All I found was an apk that requires you to have a non-encrypted mp4 copy of the movie. I also found a lot of bad information about you could use the original 2.1 version if you just de-odexed it and other stuff like that. Again, this will ONLY work on a 2.2 Froyo ROM because of the change in mounting path of the external sdcard.
credit/thanks to Brut.all for his apktool and to jessetbenton for his Mac-friendly android auto signing applet.
Edit: I only modded the English language part of the apk, it may not work properly if you're using a different language.
Here's the apk, enjoy:
Wow, that first post is a lot of words for such a simple posted apk! LOL. I just wanted to make sure to cover all the bases for any criticisms I might be getting.
Thanks dude, I kept trying to install the old avatar.apk, and when I tried opening avatar, it kept giving me "file not found"
Oh, btw works on Eugene's Macnut R12
You could also just make a folder named "sd" on the sd card, and move the Movie folder there. Works just fine for me.
pablizzo said:
You could also just make a folder named "sd" on the sd card, and move the Movie folder there. Works just fine for me.
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Yes, but then you lose that 1gb of space on your internal sdcard.
I'd have gone for a symlink approach instead, but the internal card is plain old FAT32 and doesn't support them.
Or just use the stock froyo Avatar.apk? Lol. Worked for me...
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Yes, but then you lose that 1gb of space on your internal sdcard.
I'd have gone for a symlink approach instead, but the internal card is plain old FAT32 and doesn't support them.
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1 out of ~13gb is fine with me
rk0 said:
Or just use the stock froyo Avatar.apk? Lol. Worked for me...
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Ah, that's good. Where'd you get it? I thought there wasn't a Vibrant specific Froyo yet - all I see on samfirmware.com are 2.1 builds. Like I said, I'm not a Vibrant owner, so don't really keep up with its developments.
Thanks for posting that.
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1 out of ~13gb is fine with me
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Yeah, to each his own.
My internal 16gb on the i9000 is almost full (nandroid backups, media, etc), and I have an external 16gb that's more than half full. I prefer to keep large media files on the external, obviously YMMV.
Glad you had a solution that works for you.
Nice thanks
Been looking all over this...thanks
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Ah, that's good. Where'd you get it? I thought there wasn't a Vibrant specific Froyo yet - all I see on samfirmware.com are 2.1 builds. Like I said, I'm not a Vibrant owner, so don't really keep up with its developments.
Thanks for posting that.
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Deodexed JK2 Rom.
rk0 said:
Deodexed JK2 Rom.
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Thanks for the response.
I wish someone had answered any one of the dozens of posts I read where people were complaining or asking about this with that info. Would have saved me the trouble here.
Actually, it worked out well for me anyways. I have a couple of apps with the same problem where I really want to force them to use the external card instead of the internal. Now I've learned an approach I can use to "fix" or mod those apps. I wish app developers would let you specify a preferred working directory - hard coded paths aren't usually a good idea in my opinion.
At any rate, based on the number of views of the thread, and over 140 downloads between my version and yours, seems like a lot of people didn't know about this, and we've given them a working solution. That's a good thing in my opinion.
can u make this work from terminal?
Please help me to get Avatar working !
Iam on Darky's 10.2 ROM(GB 2.3.4), bullet kernel & KB5 modem.
and the movie is at the same folder structure since, my phone came stock.
I tried:
1.) I cleared drm content and drm protected content & restarted my phone two times- then downloaded the app from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774078 but it won't install.
2.) I used the Android customisation suite from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894794 and created a zip with just the avatar.apk , cleaned dalvik cache, and the installed the zip from CWM, still the application just clicked, but no response/error message whatsoever.
3.) I downloaded a terminal emulator & tried to push the apk from this thread and I get adb:not found.
Please guide me, what needs to be done, as I haven't seen the movie [email protected]!
Great work I know this has been a huge issue for many many people ...I no longer have avatar on my phone but I sure missed the launcher at one time back when I first flashed my phone
Shortbus-Driver said:
Great work I know this has been a huge issue for many many people ...I no longer have avatar on my phone but I sure missed the launcher at one time back when I first flashed my phone
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Buddy, I haven't been able to get it working, thru any of these methods!
I guess, I might have been doing something wrong in ADB Push. But I even tried with a Root File Explorer and replacing the Default Application that i had flashed using zip generated by Android Customization Tool(ACS) , with one provided in the two links(one of them, gives application not installed,probably the bigger in size one, and so installed the other one, thereby replacing the default that I talked above). but for no good.
Avatar, still doesn't work. Please help, guys!!
Hey guys. So I made this hack for my old epic, then my GSII, now I'm posting it here since I know I DEFINITELY wanted unrestricted hulu access on such a nice tablet, without the extra price/"not available for devices" BS of Hulu+. This should also work for any other sites that restrict mobile devices. This hack simply changes 3 characters in the flash library file from AND to WIN, and copies my modded file over the stock/updated adobe file upon each boot.
For those who wish to learn more the original post can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=114215
New install instructions
Flash via CWM OR follow the instructions above, but you must locate the files within the zip sub folders. They are in the folders they should be in if you were to unzip to the device root. You may also copy and paste with root explorer if you prefer that to ADB (I do). Just make sure you get the file permissions right (they should match other files in the same folder).
NOTE: If you have adfree or another adblock, you'll see a message to disable it, you don't need to disable it (they just want you to watch their commercials), just wait the 30 seconds or whatever it is and that black message counts as your commercial, and your show will play
Once we get a few custom kernels out there with init.d support we won't need script manager (init.d support just means it will run all scripts in the folder /system/etc/init.d) making the process a bit cleaner but for now this works. I also have a cwm flashable version but we'll have to wait a bit longer for that. For now let's just be happy Jcase got us root Enjoy!
EDIT: Updated for ICS AND JELLYBEAN and flash version 11.1.115.12 (8/9/2012) (latest..for now) LATEST VERSION IS BUILT TO BE EASIER/MORE RELIABLE FOR SOME USERS
TESTED: Confirmed on Galaxy SII on CMX. Turns out Jelly Bean (and maybe ICS) have changed the order on boot so that init.d runs BEFORE flash overwrites our hack on each boot. In other words, the flash APK is re-unpacked in its non-hacked form by adobeflashplayer on each boot somewhere after the boot animation and probably just before the homescreen is displayed. The init.d scripts we run are unfortunately run at the VERY beginning, while the OEM logo is still displayed (BEFORE the boot animation). Because of this, script manager is currently absolutely required until I can find another "entry point" to run these scripts
It is this unfortuante order that requires using script manager to run the script "on boot" later in the process.
Be sure BUSYBOX is installed or GTFO
It IS typically included in most custom roms, but still, MAKE SURE.
HOWTO Video (without using the adb method above though it still works just fine) thanks to jjdevega if you need it here http://youtu.be/rXTdIyMP_Xs
OLD install instructions below for those without CWM:
So here goes.
1. Update flash via the market to the latest version
2. Download & unzip the 2 files linked below to be pushed to /data/flash
3. adb shell mkdir /data/flash
4. adb push S98fixflash /data/flash
5. adb push libflashplayer.so /data/flash
5.5 (almost forgot) Install Busybox from the market, let it run, grant su, and have it install the latest busybox for you
6. Install Script Manager from the market
7. Open Script Manager and be sure to select to give it root access
8. Browse to /data/flash in Script Manager, select S98fixflash and select root and boot options (thus making it run on each boot, with root permissions)
9. Reboot (Press + hold power, power off)
10. Open Browser, open settings, advanced, user agent string, desktop
Thanks OP for the mod!!!
Now that we have root can anyone try vgeezy's hacked apk and see if it works? this method should allow hulu.com and is much more noob friendly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20598069#post20598069
Great mod already instaled it
Wysłane z mojego Transformer Prime TF201 za pomocą Tapatalk
For those saying they got this to work, how were they able to get a root adb shell on their comp to make this work? Although rooted with vipermods tool, I cannot get a root adb shell through windows, and my understanding is that it takes a modified boot-img for that to happen.
Is there a way to make this mod work from a terminal on the tablet? Thanks!
Edit: Tried opening the prime's internal storage up through windows, going to android/data and creating a 'flash' folder and moving the two files into it. Then going through script manager and setting the script to run as root at boot.
Didnt work.
However using ES to move the files to system/data/flash and setting to run at boot from there seems to have worked.
Any help?
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Also, is it just me or does ScriptManager constantly force close for anyone else?
mikek9 said:
For those saying they got this to work, how were they able to get a root adb shell on their comp to make this work? Although rooted with vipermods tool, I cannot get a root adb shell through windows, and my understanding is that it takes a modified boot-img for that to happen.
Is there a way to make this mod work from a terminal on the tablet? Thanks!
Edit: Tried opening the prime's internal storage up through windows, going to android/data and creating a 'flash' folder and moving the two files into it. Then going through script manager and setting the script to run as root at boot.
Didnt work.
Any help?
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Also, is it just me or does ScriptManager constantly force close for anyone else?
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Connectbot can replace adb. Also, you don't need to use adb at all, you can use root explorer to place the files in the correct locations, it's just easier to write a step-by-step that way. Also, if you rooted, you could try running from that same folder as you will have the adb tool within the "one click root" folder you most likely used (or normal platform tools if you used jcase's step-by-step).
Script Manager doesn't have issues for me, it's very popular software and well made. Maybe try uninstalling/reinstalling? If not, clear cache/data for script manager and try again? Not sure...
EDIT: If you don't HAVE root, and try to OBTAIN root while running script manager, it will force close I believe. Make SURE you have root, use adfree or titanium backup to confirm maybe...
2nd Edit: Also, don't use usb transfer, that just puts it in the 'internal sd' folder. Use root explorer and back all the way out to the root directory first.
I tried this and couldn't seem to get it to work. However, for anyone looking for a quick way to watch hulu in a browser, download "flash video browser" from the market. It is $0.99 I believe and no additional tinkering is needed.
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Moving to Themes/Apps as it is related to a Theme or an App.
jerdog said:
Moving to Themes/Apps as it is related to a Theme or an App.
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Works for me, wasn't quite sure which. Thanks!
Worked like a charm. I just used Root explorer to make the data/flash folder. Had problems with script manager fcs but cleared data and cache from the manage applications and then it worked just fine.
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not working after the ics update. redid the mod and used script manager post-update but not working. Used dolphin browser with uA set to desktop.
i get a blue lego block with a ? mark in the center of where the video should be.
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Not sure about dolphin, i uploaded new files for ics (though the old ones do work). Make sure in the stock browser you check request desktop site in the menu button. Works for me.
ok trie dthe updated files. NOW WORKS PERFECTLY!!!!!!!!!!! thanks so much. also i recommend ics+ browser bc it lets u keep desktop user agent permanent.
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For those those that don't have root and/or don't wish to mess with root/existing Flash installation an alternative is to buy/use Flash Video Browser. Works great on the Prime and was recently updated with ICS compatibility. Works great with Hulu.
Those who did this, did it affect your ability to upgrade to ICS? I'd like to try, but don't want to miss out on future OTAs.
chinly43 said:
Those who did this, did it affect your ability to upgrade to ICS? I'd like to try, but don't want to miss out on future OTAs.
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No has nothing to do with ota. i had the mod before when i was on hc, upgraded fine to ics, redid the mod and i was good to go.
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Thanks - I was curious, since removing built-in apps prevented the OTA I thought this might too.
ravizzle said:
No has nothing to do with ota. i had the mod before when i was on hc, upgraded fine to ics, redid the mod and i was good to go.
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Any clue why the User Agent String option might be missing from Settings>Advanced?
It's odd, because when I first got the TP I hunted for it, but couldn't find it--but then stumbled across someone mentioning it online, and lo-and-behold it had appeared for some reason.
Now that I'm trying to use this hack, it's missing again. Any ideas?
I usually just press menu -> Request desktop site.
Hulu works great with this mod in desktop mode. That add message threw me off, thanks for the warning, video started 30sec later.
thanks, worked perfectly with root explorer
Okay, this is my first write up so please be nice :fingers-crossed:
I have noticed a lot of questions about using zeppelinrox V6 Supercharger in the cm9 thread. I am in no way, shape, or form an expert. Also anything you do with your phone is your responsibility. So read and research everything first, and as always back-up.
I have used my phones browser to get everything that is needed, and upload the services.jar file to modify later.
Credit for all scripts and roms or whatever else is linked goes to those that made them. This is just a how-to. Thanks.
First you will need to go HERE and download SuperCharger_Starter_Kit_RC12.zip
Use a file browser that can unzip the starter kit to the root of your sdcard. I use Root Browser.
Also Download V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-Update9_RC10.sh.pdf
You should take the time to read the post, as it has instructions.
Second Navigate HERE and scroll down to post #2. Look for WebApp Info - Mod your services.jar instantly with the ICS OOM Priority Charger!
There should be a link to http://android.mimic.ca. Follow the Instructions to upload your services.jar file to be modified, and then download the modified file. It tells you where this file should be. You will use this modified services.jar file later so it should be on your sdcard.
or... When you run the script later you will have a choice. Auto or Manual. V6 supercharger can automatically upload-mod-download-install the diehard version of services.jar for you. The choice is up to you.
UPDATE religi0n has already modified services.jar for everyone. GO HERE to read the thread and grab the modified services.jar file of your choice. Credit to religi0n for this. Thank You.
Third Visit the Play Store and download Script Manager. Now find script manager in your apps and run it. Make sure to press Browse as root, then Ok. ALLOW SuperUser and press Ok.
You should see your sdcard files listed. If you unzipped the starter kit to your sdcard there will be a folder named SuperCharger_Starter_Kit.
Inside this folder will be StartMeUp.sh Press this and a screen will pop up. Make sure to press the skull/crossbones icon with Su underneath it. It should turn Green. Now press Run at top left.
You will be asked to allow superuser again. Allow!
The starter kit will run and tell you what to do. This will prepare your DX2 for V6 Supercharger. After this is done you can exit out.
Fourth In Script Manager, navigate to the V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-Update9_RC10.sh.pdf. Again make sure you allow Superuser root. Green Skull/Crossbones and Run.
Again V6 Supercharger will run and tell you/ask you what options to do.
Once you get to the ICS Service Center You can manually install the modified services.jar file. V6 should find it on your sdcard.
That should be about it. I'm not going to go through every step since V6 tells you as it runs.
V6 will ask to wipe dalvik and reboot. If it hangs at boot pull battery and restart.
Run the .pdf script again to check and change options.
There is an option to unsupercharge as well as exit.
Hopefully this will help some.
Thanks!
Nice post. This should help a lot of people.
Instructions have already been posted a long time ago, but this should help the noobs.
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In the other thread it says to install the supercharger script before the patched service.jar. does it matter which way you do it? I'm going to try this out again.
jsgraphicart said:
In the other thread it says to install the supercharger script before the patched service.jar. does it matter which way you do it? I'm going to try this out again.
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You will have the option to manually install the modified services.jar file towards the end of the supercharger script. It should find it on your sdcard.
DX2 Alpha 5
I did the modded services.jar last night and haven't had any lockups yet in cm9a5, when I first flashed I froze up twice within an hour.
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So I went ahead and installed this again. So far I have had two random reboots. Everything does seem faster though so I will leave it supercharged for now.
I installed v6 also. Everything is good so far. I rebooted 2/3 times until it didn't stick on the M. I also had to start the cm7 bsr a couple of times before that worked.
Sent using my Droid x2 running cm9.
Hey dark_system, you did a great job on your instructions. Easy to follow and understand. Thanks again!
Scotty
Sent using my Droid x2 running cm9.
A few days ago I posted a thread in the themes and apps with all of the modified services.jar (HTK, Bulletproof, and Die-Hard). The webapp only patches for Die-Hard.
If you want, you can include these services.jar, as they have already been modified for Alpha 5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777862
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A few days ago I posted a thread in the themes and apps with all of the modified services.jar (HTK, Bulletproof, and Die-Hard). The webapp only patches for Die-Hard.
If you want, you can include these services.jar, as they have already been modified for Alpha 5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777862
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Okay I will update op soon with a link to your thread, if that is okay with you?
Thanks
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Hi just a FYI... I updated my OP and added a link to this thread.
Also, you may want to mention that if you run the script first, it will automatically load ICS Service Centre and, in Automatic Transmission Mode, it will seemlessly install a die-hard services.jar in seconds (uploads services.jar and downloads a new one without leaving the script)
Ok to try and make sure I have this right.
I can do the SC Auto script (which does the DH be fault), then turn around and do the ICS Service Center manually and let it use the services.jar I choose to get from HERE?
Thanks,
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Ok to try and make sure I have this right.
I can do the SC Auto script (which does the DH be fault), then turn around and do the ICS Service Center manually and let it use the services.jar I choose to get from HERE?
Thanks,
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The best I understand it, Yes you could, or download one of religi0n HTK version, Bulletproof version and use it the first time through.
I haven't tested them though.
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The best I understand it, Yes you could, or download one of religi0n HTK version, Bulletproof version and use it the first time through.
I haven't tested them though.
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Well that is the part that is causing the issues, no? Also if I don't run the rest of the SC features then I don't get the full benifits from the script, no? So I would have to either do it all manually (which I would have to read through all the different features to be able to do) or run it in auto and then go back and do the ICS part manually?
Sorry don't mean to be a pain in understanding all this, but I want to know that what I am attempting to do and how I understand it is correct, so please bear with me,
Thanks!
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Well that is the part that is causing the issues, no? Also if I don't run the rest of the SC features then I don't get the full benifits from the script, no? So I would have to either do it all manually (which I would have to read through all the different features to be able to do) or run it in auto and then go back and do the ICS part manually?
Sorry don't mean to be a pain in understanding all this, but I want to know that what I am attempting to do and how I understand it is correct, so please bear with me,
Thanks!
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You are not being a pain at all. Please understand that the intent of this guide is to help people set up and run the SuperCharger Script. As far as which settings work best or not, that will be up to each person to decide. When you run the script it will ask you. "Do you want to do this...(whatever option it may be) y for yes, n for no, etc...
You can go to zeppelinrox threads to read in great detail how and what his scripts do.
You can always run the script and get to the menu 1-33 to get to the ics services.jar option. (I believe it is option 25) and try the different .jar files from religi0n.
I hope I answered some of your questions. Bear with me.
Great walk through. It has been very helpful. I went through the automated process of the script, accepted all the suggestions the script offered and updated the services.jar I did NOT run any of the choices (1-33). My question is, do I have to rerun the script after each reboot, or is this a persistent mod? Thanks!
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Great walk through. It has been very helpful. I went through the automated process of the script, accepted all the suggestions the script offered and updated the services.jar I did NOT run any of the choices (1-33). My question is, do I have to rerun the script after each reboot, or is this a persistent mod? Thanks!
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You should be good to go. If you want to check, then rerun the supercharger script and see what you get.
It will check for previous settings and show you the supercharger status.
Option 33 will exit.
Droid X2 CM9 Alpha 5
i thought the service.jar got changed while running the script (so I recall, probably wrongly)
First time using supercharger 2 days ago, that thread is just awful because of all the clutter and overcomplication. it's sad that it's that cluttered despite having multiple threads to clarify and hiding content. But hey! it is one very effective script, noticeable difference, he's a good man
as for a guide:
1) download 'scriptapp' from market
2) download newest supercharge script from 'link to his storage thing'
3) put supercharge script on phone
4) make sure skull and bones is green
5) run and follow instructions
make life simple with few words and steps hehe
Well it took me all day to figure out this damn thing lol. "make sure to go into console to run on boot "
But thanks really you collection of instructions were the best I've read. Besides not having the links on your post for d/l this was top notch.
Fyi: Your gonna have to reinstall cm7 bsr to get it to work again.
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This is the support thread for JT Inverted Productions JB 4.2 Gapps+ mod. If you have questions, ask them here. Do not ask for help in the other thread.
Main thread for downloads:
[APPS]JT Inverted Productions JB 4.2 Gapps+ Aroma & Quickflash
How to flash:
1. Backup your current ROM, if needed
2. Perform a full wipe - format /system, /data, /cache, and /dalvik-cache
3. Flash your ROM
4. Flash the gapps package you want
5. Reboot
6. If you need to restore any data, DO NOT restore data to any inverted apps
How to post a question:
1. Did you perform a full wipe before having this problem?
- Yes. There is no other correct answer to this question. If you answered no, correct that first by backing up your device, then doing a full wipe. This means that you should wipe /system, /data, /cache, and dalvick-cache before you even think about continuing with your report. Do not restore data. If you don't fully wipe, you will not receive help. Doing a full wipe allows you to check to see if the problem is there without any of your modifications.
2. Which file are you having trouble with?
- Please make sure to type or copy/paste out the entire file name.
3. Which device are you using?
- HTC One X/Samsung Galaxy S3/Motorola RAZR
4. Which ROM are you using, and which UI type is it?
- Post a link to the ROM you're using and also mention the type of UI (AOSP/CM10/AOKP). List your kernel as well, if you don't use the ROM's built in kernel.
5. Which recovery version are you using?
- CWM/TWRP/4EXT
6. State your problem with as much detail as possible.
- We aren't standing over your shoulder watching you mess up your phone. Describe in great and excruciating detail what you did to arrive at your problem.
1. I'm going to post my question without doing a search.
Fine, but you'll just get made fun of, or infracted by one of the mods who use this mod. Searching is the first rule of XDA.http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=263
1. Search before posting.
Use one of our search functions before posting, whether you have a question or something new to share, it's very likely someone already asked that question or shared that news.
2. Do I really have to do a full wipe?
No one is going to stand over your shoulder and make sure you do, but don't expect help if you don't.
3. Why doesn't the zip file flash properly/Why is the zip file password protected?
Too many people don't bother reading the directions, so the zips are now password protected. The password is located in the OP (post #1) of the main thread. You have to read to find it. It only changes on occasion, so keep using the same password until it stops working, then look for the new one. Make sure to read for the changes when you grab the new password. The flashable zip is always hidden inside the password protected zip.
For more information on the password system, please read this helpful post by KidCarter93.
4. My recovery freezes, gives me some other weird error, or the gapps package just didn't flash properly and force closes a lot.
You probably don't have enough /system space. You need around 160MB of free /system space for the full package.
5. Gmail (or some other app) is not inverted after flashing this.
You forgot about FAQ #3. Always do a full wipe. Make sure you don't have duplicate apps in /data/app/ and /system/app/. All AOSP-based ROMs should NOT include Google Apps. Some of them might, so you may need to do some manual house cleaning to get this to work. If your chef includes Google Apps in a CM, AOKP, or AOSP ROM, remind them that Google does not allow this.
6. People app is not inverted/Phone.apk is missing.
Either restore your backup, or reflash aroma and deselect the people app from the menu. Do not use the inverted people app, as this tells us that it is not working on your device. There is no fix, so don't ask.
7. MMS.apk is not inverted.
Theme it yourself. Open MMS app, then go to Settings > theme and set it however you like. The included themes from TUN_D will automatically invert them, however.
8. When using Quick Reply pop up, the message displayed is not always the actual message that I just got. Sometimes it is an older message.
That's an issue with the MMS.apk provided by the CM team. It happens when you do not reply to a message from within the quickreply pop up, but instead bypass it to reply within the app. To get around that, you can disable the pop up, but leave the quickreply option and simply tap the "Quick Reply option from the notification bar. This will trigger the pop up and allow you to reply each time to the correct message.
9. I have problems with ghost inputs, or the touch screen is buggy, in aroma.
Follow the instructions in this post by Wechy77.
10. I don't want this boot animation anymore, or it was installed by mistake.
Delete /data/local/bootanimation.zip if it's there, or, if it's not there, extract your original boot animation from your ROM's zip file at /system/media/bootanimation.zip and move it to the same location in your ROM.
11. Instagram has a problem connecting to Facebook.
Before flashing the inverted Instagram, download the latest Instagram from the market, and log in to give it permission to access your Facebook profile. After that, flash the inverted Instagram, and it will work like normal. An updated version of Instagram is being worked on.
12. I read this whole FAQ and my issue isn't addressed.
Make a post with the following information, and state your problem clearly and in excruciating detail.
1. Did you perform a full wipe before having this problem?
- Yes. There is no other correct answer to this question. If you answered no, correct that first by backing up your device, then doing a full wipe. This means that you should wipe /system, /data, /cache, and dalvick-cachebefore you even think about continuing with your report. If you don't fully wipe, you will not receive help.
2. Which file are you having trouble with?
- Please make sure to type or copy/paste out the entire file name.
3. Which device are you using?
- HTC One X/Samsung Galaxy S3/Motorola RAZR
4. Which ROM are you using, and which UI type is it?
- Post a link to the ROM you're using and also mention the type of UI (AOSP/CM10/AOKP). List your kernel as well, if you don't use the ROM's built in kernel.
5. Which recovery version are you using?
- CWM/TWRP/4EXT
6. State your problem with as much detail as possible.
- We aren't standing over your shoulder watching you mess up your phone. Describe in great and excruciating detail what you did to arrive at your problem.
This one is mine too.
hopefully the new thread won't get so cluttered
why is the new gallery named differently?
GTDarthYoda said:
hopefully the new thread won't get so cluttered
why is the new gallery named differently?
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Is there a pool on how many posts before the first profoundly retarded question surfaces?
How do I make my phone black this looks way cool! I'm a super dark person and white is not my friend. Haha I kid l kid great job here guys!
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Perhaps mine will be the first dumb question...
Here goes nothing - hope this isn't too dumb.
I see that the new download is jusTunbean_aroma.v4.0b.zip and what I downloaded yesterday was jusTunbean_aroma.v4.0.zip. I checked the changelog and didn't see an update. What's the difference between the 11/10 and the 11/11 version?
Thanks in advance. Let me know if this is a dumb question - don't want to flash for nothing, but also don't want to be one of those annoying noobs.
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Here goes nothing - hope this isn't too dumb.
I see that the new download is jusTunbean_aroma.v4.0b.zip and what I downloaded yesterday was jusTunbean_aroma.v4.0.zip. I checked the changelog and didn't see an update. What's the difference between the 11/10 and the 11/11 version?
Thanks in advance. Let me know if this is a dumb question - don't want to flash for nothing, but also don't want to be one of those annoying noobs.
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Some sort of bug fix, can't hurt flashing it.
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hopefully the new thread won't get so cluttered
why is the new gallery named differently?
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Google changed the name
Mac of York said:
Some sort of bug fix, can't hurt flashing it.
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Thanks for the help! I think this support thread is a great solution. This way, noobs like me don't get nervous posting. Though, trust me - I always read the OP and FAQ, and try googling before I post. It's amazing how lazy people can be.
Brandimc said:
Here goes nothing - hope this isn't too dumb.
I see that the new download is jusTunbean_aroma.v4.0b.zip and what I downloaded yesterday was jusTunbean_aroma.v4.0.zip. I checked the changelog and didn't see an update. What's the difference between the 11/10 and the 11/11 version?
Thanks in advance. Let me know if this is a dumb question - don't want to flash for nothing, but also don't want to be one of those annoying noobs.
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As far as I know, gallery and some other 4.2 stuff was removed due to errors. Also, CM file manager was changed. If 4.0 is working without any problems for you, then don't worry about updating to 4.0b. If you have issues, then update.
Aroma 4.0/Gapps 4.2a/b/c working with CM10 4.1.2 (i9000) , or not?
The new (4.2) cam/gallery and keyboard are working fine ... (other sources)
second the password was a goal on the wrong side my opinion, because the spamming goes on ...
thx for advanced
MfG
If someone has trouble with ghost inputs, and doesn't know, what to do, here is my little guidance:
There is a little work with it before you can make it work with touchscreen:
1. download "JusTunBean Aroma 4.x..."
2. download "update-binary" from here
3. copy "aroma-config" from JusTunBean.zip (It is in META-INF/com/google/android folder) Edit with notepad++ add calibrate("0.9718","4","1.0176","-9"); to first line. (This calibrate values are for Xperia ray)
If you use another phone and has trouble with ghost inputs then serach a rom in your phone thread with aroma install and find calibrate values.
It should look like this:
Code:
calibrate("0.9718","4","1.0176","-9");
### LICENSE:
#
(if you are on other phone, search for your calibrate numbers)
4. copy modded "aroma-config" and downloaded "update-binary" into the zip (META-INF/com/google/android folder) and overwrite old ones.
5. copy zip to sd card and go into cwm.
6. choose install zip from sd card, and it works with touchscreen.
Thats it.
p.s.: You must do it with every new release of course.
warhead1978 said:
Aroma 4.0/Gapps 4.2a/b/c working with CM10 4.1.2 (i9000) , or not?
The new (4.2) cam/gallery and keyboard are working fine ... (other sources)
second the password was a goal on the wrong side my opinion, because the spamming goes on ...
thx for advanced
MfG
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Stop whining about it.
Wechy77 said:
If someone has trouble with ghost inputs, and doesn't know, what to do, here is my little guidance:
There is a little work with it before you can make it work with touchscreen:
1. download "JusTunBean Aroma 4.x..."
2. download "update-binary" from here
3. copy "aroma-config" from JusTunBean.zip (It is in META-INF/com/google/android folder) Edit with notepad++ add calibrate("0.9718","4","1.0176","-9"); to first line. (This calibrate values are for Xperia ray)
If you use another phone and has trouble with ghost inputs then serach a rom in your phone thread with aroma install and find calibrate values.
It should look like this:
Code:
calibrate("0.9718","4","1.0176","-9");
### LICENSE:
#
(if you are on other phone, search for your calibrate numbers)
4. copy modded "aroma-config" and downloaded "update-binary" into the zip (META-INF/com/google/android folder) and overwrite old ones.
5. copy zip to sd card and go into cwm.
6. choose install zip from sd card, and it works with touchscreen.
Thats it.
p.s.: You must do it with every new release of course.
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Adding this to the FAQ.
cajunflavoredbob said:
Stop whining about it.
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thx for the answer ...
nice support thread... and the flamming goes on...My third post for JT and the last one ... you musn't reply, I will try it like every time when I install any modifications on my phone ... I hate to read the thread because there is 99,8 % nonsense, I will not do the same ****!
So have fun with your non reading community asking all the time for the same things ... happy days ...I will be a read only user like the last 2 Years ...
MfG
Could someone help me out. I've read the op a hundred times. I'm pretty sure i have the password. I've downloaded Zarchiver but now I'm lost. the directions that are given are once you find the password DL Zarchiver and type the password in that application. I can't DL the aroma zip to my phone in order to use Zarchiver to unzip it. All I get is a bunch of crazy text and the DL kicks me back to the xda post.If you could tell me what I'm doing wrong I'd really appreciate it. This is by far the best invert mod out there. Thanks
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Could someone help me out. I've read the op a hundred times. I'm pretty sure i have the password. I've downloaded Zarchiver but now I'm lost. the directions that are given are once you find the password DL Zarchiver and type the password in that application. I can't DL the aroma zip to my phone in order to use Zarchiver to unzip it. All I get is a bunch of crazy text and the DL kicks me back to the xda post.If you could tell me what I'm doing wrong I'd really appreciate it. This is by far the best invert mod out there. Thanks
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You can download in pc, and extract using password with 7zip or winzip or winrar. The Zarchiver is for that users mentioned, who wants download direct to phone. (I don't use Zarchiver, so i don't know, how it works)
bbrannack said:
Could someone help me out. I've read the op a hundred times. I'm pretty sure i have the password. I've downloaded Zarchiver but now I'm lost. the directions that are given are once you find the password DL Zarchiver and type the password in that application. I can't DL the aroma zip to my phone in order to use Zarchiver to unzip it. All I get is a bunch of crazy text and the DL kicks me back to the xda post.If you could tell me what I'm doing wrong I'd really appreciate it. This is by far the best invert mod out there. Thanks
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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Try to use Chrome -- it works.
This is a question about the theming:
I suppose this is to TUN, I don't use any of the custom themes, and I am on a Note using CM10:
when I am in Instagram, the words for "more comments" I assume is black on the black theme. I mean that when a person has more than 5-6 comments and you want to click it to see more.
Then the other thing I saw is in Facebook, when writing a message, I couldn't see what words were being typed, was just black on black.
Does anyone else see this?
I've seen numerous people asking numerous times in the same thread on how to use OASVN to update to the latest release. So I figured I would go ahead and make my first contribution to help everyone out.
1. Download OASVN 'AND' 7Zipper from the Play Store
2. Open OASVN
3. Click "Add Repository"
4. Under "Name" feel free to type whatever you want your repository to be called
5. Under "Repository URL" enter: http://evo-4g-lte-sense5-port.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/
6. Under "Local Folder" you will see something like "/storage/sdcard0/OASVNlite/"Leaving that input will make your internal storage the primary download location for the trunk/checkout/ROM files (whatever you would like to consider those files to be called). Keep in mind: The files can get pretty heavy (big in size...) and take up a lot of space. Feel free to change that location if you want.
7. Click "Save"
8. Click your repository
9. Click "Checkout" and let the app do what it does (downloads the files you need)NOTE: IT IS BEST TO BE ON WiFi OR A STABLE 4G CONNECTION!
You will see "Operation in progress, please wait..." and "Performing Checkout!!!"
This can take a very long time depending on your connection speed.
10. Notice that your "Revision" changed from "0" to what should be the latest release/revision from googlecode and is ready to zipped up.
11. Get to the menu on the top right and click "Export Local Copy"
12. Decide where you would like to export the copy that you'd like to zip up and flash.Do NOT use your "Local Folder" unless you would like a migraine. You can use that folder ONLY if you export the copy to a different folder in that location. For example: "/storage/sdcard0/OASCNlite/r98" or whatever folder name you desire.
I use my external Class 10, 32gb SD Card by using "/sdcard2/*desired-name*" and have it saved there.
Also, since my OCD gets the best of me at times, I create a new folder for each export and save it as the revision number. I'm pretty sure you can use the same export folder over and over but I've never done so. I like to be super neat and really messy (don't ask please... thanks).
NOTE: Using your internal SD Card may save you a bit of time.
13. A "success" message should prompt briefly after the export has completed and your files will be where you directed them.
14. Open up 7Zipper and tap the screen.
15. Click "System Folder" and head to the location of your exported copy. For example: "/storage/sdcard0/OASVNlite/r98/"
16. Press the green check-mark button near the top of 7ZipperAND select ONLY THESE FILES/FOLDERS!
1. data
2. kernel
3. META-INF
4. system
5. boot.imgTHEN click the button underneath the red "X" to the right of where the green check-mark was (it looks like an image of a pull-down menu which is what it actually does... pulls down a menu).
17. Click "Create Zip"
18. Enter whatever name you'd like to call your .zip file that you will be flashing/installing.
19. Select your "Compress Level" that says "Default" by default (imagine that...)NOTE: IT IS BEST TO USE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE COMPRESSION LEVEL! WHY!? I HAVE NO IDEA! THAT'S JUST WHAT I WAS TOLD SO THAT IS WHAT I DO! Lol. Using your Internal SD Card may save you a bit of time but if you didn't export your local copy to your internal SD Card then your S.O.L. since it'll save the .zip in the same folder that you selected your exported copy files/folders.
LET 7ZIPPER DO WHAT IT DOES! I haven't had any problems letting it run in the background while doing other things but of course you will notice a slight decrease in performance.
20. Reboot into your Recovery and flash the .zip that you just created.
SUCCESS! Hopefully.
I've seen a script you can use that was made by one of the members of the Alliance Dev Team working on the s5port. I'm not 100% who everyone was that incorporated that so if you want credit please send me a PM and I'll edit this post with proper credentials. I believe it was il duce though.
MAKE SURE YOU'RE ON A GOOD CONNECTION! WiFi preferred.
3G will work but it will take forever. Forever isn't an exaggeration either.
LTE will work but you risk losing connection.
Open up Terminal app
Type su
Type s5port
let Terminal do its thing
NOTE: This process will take some time no matter what you do. Just let it do its thing. It downloads the files it needs and then zips them up for you to flash. This is a hassle-free method, if you will. I believe that's about it.
Good looking out
BTW first
Lol. You forgot the thank button! Grats on the 1st post?
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Delakit said:
Lol. You forgot the thank button! Grats on the 1st post?
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I was out of thanks yesterday
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bigdaddy619 said:
I was out of thanks yesterday
Sent from my PoS MoPho
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Lol. You're too kind! Looks like this how-to was successful unless ppl are just thanking me for trying. Lol. Feel free to report success.
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Delakit said:
Lol. You're too kind! Looks like this how-to was successful unless ppl are just thanking me for trying. Lol. Feel free to report success.
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I'm sure they appreciate your efforts
It does work and perfectly thanks man
wont work if you are S-on will it? Im in a boot loop.
Never mind flashed the 2nd time and it seems Im up and running. Thank.:good:
Just tried this over my home wifi, says I have rev109. When I went in to my system folder through 7Zipper I didn't see a data folder or the boot.img - is that normal?
EDIT: I went ahead and zipped up what I had just to see what would happen, and I definitely must have done something wrong because the finished zip is only 105mb.
rodohmes said:
Just tried this over my home wifi, says I have rev109. When I went in to my system folder through 7Zipper I didn't see a data folder or the boot.img - is that normal?
EDIT: I went ahead and zipped up what I had just to see what would happen, and I definitely must have done something wrong because the finished zip is only 105mb.
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Hey, this happened to me too. It is probably because your download failed or you ran out of space on your internal SD card. I went into Settings and then Storage and clicked on "Misc" under Internal storage and deleted the OASVN files, redownloaded, and it worked. Give that a shot!
I also followed all instructions and it was also missing the boot.img. I just downloaded the file directly and zipped it all up and all was fine.
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Hey, this happened to me too. It is probably because your download failed or you ran out of space on your internal SD card. I went into Settings and then Storage and clicked on "Misc" under Internal storage and deleted the OASVN files, redownloaded, and it worked. Give that a shot!
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I also followed all instructions and it was also missing the boot.img. I just downloaded the file directly and zipped it all up and all was fine.
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Thanks for your help. I tried again from scratch and basically got the same thing - no data and no boot.img. I have enough room on internal storage and have lots on my SD card, so I know space isn't the issue.
Maybe this is my phone's way of telling me I should just wait till it's released as a flashable zip, haha.
i'm getting the same thing, only a 108ish mb zip.. tried a couple times..
If you're not getting all of the files that means your download wasn't 100% successful. Happens a lot. Just need to Update or do another checkout.
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Run the cleanup option on OASVN and try it all over again. Just be sure to have it plugged in and connected with a good connection... It takes a while. I got it to work for me.
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no clue what i'm doing wrong, still missing files after doing the export copy
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no clue what i'm doing wrong, still missing files after doing the export copy
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Download needs to complete. Make sure you're in a stable WiFi or LTE area. Do what the post above you says or you can do update, or you can delete working copy and checkout again.
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i'm tracking.. i plug it in and leave it,. I get full folders on the inital sync (following all the instructions/advice here) and then export the local copy and wait til it stops on its own (it's plugged in and wifi'd) and i only get 3 folders.. weird, tried probably 6ish times so far.. i'll mess with it again this weekend. otherwise my phone may just not like it for some reason, i'll report back
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i'm tracking.. i plug it in and leave it,. I get full folders on the inital sync (following all the instructions/advice here) and then export the local copy and wait til it stops on its own (it's plugged in and wifi'd) and i only get 3 folders.. weird, tried probably 6ish times so far.. i'll mess with it again this weekend. otherwise my phone may just not like it for some reason, i'll report back
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Best to save a lot of time by making sure all of the files have downloaded before performing the export of the local copy. I haven't used OASVN in quite some time since I just got my replacement and haven't done any S-OFF yet so I can't test to see if there's just an issue with the program or anything... Worked fine every time I used it last month though.
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EDIT: I just did my method for the OASVN update and everything worked perfect so I'm not sure what the problem is.
Worst case scenario: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22901594685177970