Now with the easy 4.1.1 root im wondering if there is a way to get vanilla android now on my xperia s tab?
jimbohurt said:
Now with the easy 4.1.1 root im wondering if there is a way to get vanilla android now on my xperia s tab?
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You can't get true vanilla without a bootloader unlock, but you can use titanium backup to delete the Sony bloat. That's what I did on my Tablet S, and it also happens to be muuuuuch less laggy. As for the rest of the UI, I know there is an app to change the soft keys (I have never tried it), but for the settings app and the rest of the system there isn't much you can do
lopezk38 said:
You can't get true vanilla without a bootloader unlock, but you can use titanium backup to delete the Sony bloat. That's what I did on my Tablet S, and it also happens to be muuuuuch less laggy. As for the rest of the UI, I know there is an app to change the soft keys (I have never tried it), but for the settings app and the rest of the system there isn't much you can do
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Perfectly answered question! Thanks so much brotha. Ive been meaning to check out titanium backup deletes but have been nervous. So you can confirm that ALL sony crapeware is safely removable? Thanks dude.
jimbohurt said:
Perfectly answered question! Thanks so much brotha. Ive been meaning to check out titanium backup deletes but have been nervous. So you can confirm that ALL sony crapeware is safely removable? Thanks dude.
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I can't confirm that all of it is safe to remove, i just left all the small app stuff, appinstaller.apk, dtcpctrl.apk, all the playstation games (xtab doesn't have these I don't think), mediaplayers.apk, SENinstaller.apk, SENmediator.apk, the ir remote stuff, and the media remote app (You can get rid of this, I just left it because I have a Sony blu-ray player). You can remove any socialife plugins, anything related to socialife, registration app, etc. I also run Nova Launcher to give it that AOSP look, but I haven't checked to see if any of this hampers the stock launcher. Remember to install the recovery backdoor so you can reinstall 4.1.1 if something goes wrong. I did have an issue where titanium backup didn't remove some of the apps, so I had to use a file explorer to delete that crap in /datapp/vendor/vendor0/app/ and /datapp/vendor/vendor1/app/. You might have a slightly different file system because you have a XTS on 4.1.1 and I have an STS on 4.0.3, so be careful
jimbohurt said:
Perfectly answered question! Thanks so much brotha. Ive been meaning to check out titanium backup deletes but have been nervous. So you can confirm that ALL sony crapeware is safely removable? Thanks dude.
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Make sure you use All In One tool and install rescue back-door and then disable update notifications. This will lower the incremental so if you **** your tablet then you can easily install JB again.
lopezk38 said:
I can't confirm that all of it is safe to remove, i just left all the small app stuff, appinstaller.apk, dtcpctrl.apk, all the playstation games (xtab doesn't have these I don't think), mediaplayers.apk, SENinstaller.apk, SENmediator.apk, the ir remote stuff, and the media remote app (You can get rid of this, I just left it because I have a Sony blu-ray player). You can remove any socialife plugins, anything related to socialife, registration app, etc. I also run Nova Launcher to give it that AOSP look, but I haven't checked to see if any of this hampers the stock launcher. Remember to install the recovery backdoor so you can reinstall 4.1.1 if something goes wrong. I did have an issue where titanium backup didn't remove some of the apps, so I had to use a file explorer to delete that crap in /datapp/vendor/vendor0/app/ and /datapp/vendor/vendor1/app/. You might have a slightly different file system because you have a XTS on 4.1.1 and I have an STS on 4.0.3, so be careful
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stifilz said:
Make sure you use All In One tool and install rescue back-door and then disable update notifications. This will lower the incremental so if you **** your tablet then you can easily install JB again.
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What a great community, thanks so much. So do I need both titanium backup AND All in One tool? Or is the latter just a part of the former?
Two separate. You Can grab titanium off of Market. AiO is in The dev. Section of this forum, courtesy of Condi.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
jimbohurt said:
What a great community, thanks so much. So do I need both titanium backup AND All in One tool? Or is the latter just a part of the former?
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Do the all in one tool first section 4 option one and three
Then titanim
rooted lighting wildfire on unoffical j.b from benni
and sony XTS rooted stock j.b
Raedek said:
Two separate. You Can grab titanium off of Market. AiO is in The dev. Section of this forum, courtesy of Condi.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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thanks so much everyone, one last question: will you please link me to that all in one app because even through the search part of the form I still couldn't find one made by condi. I did find, however an All in One cleaner app but I figured that isn't the one.
jimbohurt said:
thanks so much everyone, one last question: will you please link me to that all in one app because even through the search part of the form I still couldn't find one made by condi. I did find, however an All in One cleaner app but I figured that isn't the one.
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Top of dev section. Sony Tablet S > Tablet S Development
jimbohurt said:
thanks so much everyone, one last question: will you please link me to that all in one app because even through the search part of the form I still couldn't find one made by condi. I did find, however an All in One cleaner app but I figured that isn't the one.
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Link to Condi's ALLinONE tool is in my signature.
jimbohurt said:
thanks so much everyone, one last question: will you please link me to that all in one app because even through the search part of the form I still couldn't find one made by condi. I did find, however an All in One cleaner app but I figured that isn't the one.
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Its not an app the all in one tool its and exe tool written be condi for windows like the root tool you used to root your device
rooted lighting wildfire on unoffical j.b from benni
and sony XTS rooted stock j.b thanks djrbliss
Cat McGowan said:
Link to Condi's ALLinONE tool is in my signature.
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dex9mm said:
Its not an app the all in one tool its and exe tool written be condi for windows like the root tool you used to root your device
rooted lighting wildfire on unoffical j.b from benni
and sony XTS rooted stock j.b thanks djrbliss
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thanks so much guys, so I'm going to want to do the rescue back door option? Then that way if I mess something up I can always just get stock jelly bean back? Is this correct?
dex9mm said:
Do the all in one tool first section 4 option one and three
Then titanim
rooted lighting wildfire on unoffical j.b from benni
and sony XTS rooted stock j.b
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Sorry bro, last question. What does the option three (disable notifications) do? What would happen if i left it on?
jimbohurt said:
Sorry bro, last question. What does the option three (disable notifications) do? What would happen if i left it on?
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You will get an annoying pop up saying that an update is available. Which there is NOT it is the JB you are already on.
stifilz said:
You will get an annoying pop up saying that an update is available. Which there is NOT it is the JB you are already on.
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Will i get the pop up on my device or on my computer? Also, the back door rescue, where is that stored?
And sorry i tried to thank your post but its limiting me to 8 thanks a day! I will go back and thank you tomorrow
Thanks for the help man
jimbohurt said:
Will i get the pop up on my device or on my computer? Also, the back door rescue, where is that stored?
And sorry i tried to thank your post but its limiting me to 8 thanks a day! I will go back and thank you tomorrow
Thanks for the help man
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No worries. All updates for Sony Tablet S and Xperia Tablet S are done through the Tablet itself. Rescue Back-Door simply changes vendor.prop located in the /vendor folder. It changes the line. ro.update.incremental (or something like that) to before HoneyComb and that is why we refer to it as lowered incremental. If you look at the file name after -ota etc the number is as follows 130516001.zip 13(year) 05(month) 16(day) 001(version), that is the incremental. This is what Sony's recovery looks at when trying to install a zip. So if you have JB installed and do not use back door you CAN NOT flash anything. Whereas you have back door installed you CAN install any zip for your region. i.e R3 > R6, R6A, R6B, JB for Xperia S
stifilz said:
No worries. All updates for Sony Tablet S and Xperia Tablet S are done through the Tablet itself. Rescue Back-Door simply changes vendor.prop located in the /vendor folder. It changes the line. ro.update.incremental (or something like that) to before HoneyComb and that is why we refer to it as lowered incremental. If you look at the file name after -ota etc the number is as follows 130516001.zip 13(year) 05(month) 16(day) 001(version), that is the incremental. This is what Sony's recovery looks at when trying to install a zip. So if you have JB installed and do not use back door you CAN NOT flash anything. Whereas you have back door installed you CAN install any zip for your region. i.e R3 > R6, R6A, R6B, JB for Xperia S
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Cool, okay so its gunna 'trick' my device into being on an older version inside vendor so that it will let me flash? So my device thinks its on honeycomb and wants to notify me there is an update even tho in reality I am on jelly bean and there isnt one? Sorry a little bit of that is over my head but I'm understanding at least that I know for sure i need to get a back door!!
jimbohurt said:
Cool, okay so its gunna 'trick' my device into being on an older version inside vendor so that it will let me flash? So my device thinks its on honeycomb and wants to notify me there is an update even tho in reality I am on jelly bean and there isnt one? Sorry a little bit of that is over my head but I'm understanding at least that I know for sure i need to get a back door!!
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Yes and yes. You've got it. Perfect
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Yes and yes. You've got it. Perfect
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Last thing, shnould I also do option 3 then 2 to setup up a flash zip of what I have now incase thats what I have to flash to later?
Related
In an effort to keep the thread clean with developments and ROM's due to the fact we dont have a general section either this thread has been opened for all the support and help questions that people ask.
Please use this thread for all GENERAL SUPPORT questions regarding the RAY, this will keep our thread clean and easy for everyone to find ROM's and THEME's
Once you have asked please await someone to help and please thank them after by hitting thanks
We all need to keep our thread clean
Now including ROM LIST
Chiefy's Miui
Miui by iriijo
aire 4pda
CM7.2.0 FXP
Miui by Seatone
MiuiV4 iriijo
CM9 FXP
ICS by szl.kiev
RayOnium
Kernels and themes to be added
(if your rom is not listed here please pm me and I will add it)
Hello, Thnx so much for this thread.. i like the stock sms app in ray but the txt is so small. Is there a way to enlarge them? Thanks for your help. Waiting for the response...
nightwing_sw said:
Hello, Thnx so much for this thread.. i like the stock sms app in ray but the txt is so small. Is there a way to enlarge them? Thanks for your help. Waiting for the response...
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None that i know of. Maybe with some apk editing we can fix that, but i don't know. Ray's screen is too perfect that all the text is too small..
nightwing_sw said:
Hello, Thnx so much for this thread.. i like the stock sms app in ray but the txt is so small. Is there a way to enlarge them? Thanks for your help. Waiting for the response...
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You can use a third party app and customise everything
Hi all. I am really excited to install custom ROM in other thread. But I don't want to lose my apps and settings. Is there a way to backup and restore them after flashing? You know, need not an hour to do that. Thanks.
Sent from my ST18i using XDA App
Ridho1 said:
Hi all. I am really excited to install custom ROM in other thread. But I don't want to lose my apps and settings. Is there a way to backup and restore them after flashing? You know, need not an hour to do that. Thanks.
Sent from my ST18i using XDA App
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You can download an app from the market such as titainium backup or my backup, that will back up all your apps and data, once you install your rom download the app from the market again and restore. All of your apps will be restored
There are a few paid and none paid apps in market, I use paid version of titainium backup but i have used my backup in the past
nightwing_sw said:
Hello, Thnx so much for this thread.. i like the stock sms app in ray but the txt is so small. Is there a way to enlarge them? Thanks for your help. Waiting for the response...
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if your phone is rooted, you can edit file /system/build.prop. at string ro.sf.lcd_density=240 (9 from bottom) and change density to 260 or 280, than ALL text elements will slightly bigger. need reboot after changing.
Well frankly i don't think the messaging fonts are smaller... It's quite comfortable...
That lcd build.prop method was very common in Sensation section... but there we used to decrease it to 204 and with that you get 5x5 application drawer inn HTC sense...,don't know how it will behave here...
secondly, users reported that some market applications show incompatible if you change lcd density...
chiefy009 said:
You can download an app from the market such as titainium backup or my backup, that will back up all your apps and data, once you install your rom download the app from the market again and restore. All of your apps will be restored
There are a few paid and none paid apps in market, I use paid version of titainium backup but i have used my backup in the past
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or use Astro File Manager to backup your apps, it's free though
and download the latest version
Hi Gents
I have my phone rooted with unlocked bootloader and i use stock rom .42 with Doomkernel.
Now when I connect my Ray to PC, PC Companion says that new firmware is available for my phone (.62). Do you know what would happen if I would start updating through PC Companion? Brick? Loosing root? Nothing? Simply updating? What is your oppinion about that? Thanks for support.
Mylow777 said:
Hi Gents
I have my phone rooted with unlocked bootloader and i use stock rom .42 with Doomkernel.
Now when I connect my Ray to PC, PC Companion says that new firmware is available for my phone (.62). Do you know what would happen if I would start updating through PC Companion? Brick? Loosing root? Nothing? Simply updating? What is your oppinion about that? Thanks for support.
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Don't.think.you get brick doing it by.USB only.over the air.
My.bootloader is unlocked when I tired to update it told me I couldn't as running a moddified rom?
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
I'd recommend reverting to stock form again(relock bootloader, unroot, stock firmware), then update
better safe than sorry
Any stable CM7 and MIUI ROM with fully wOrking everything in this Section?
ICS for Xperia Ray
HI Guys,
I am planning to buy Xperia Ray, but i didn't find any ICS custom ROM for this.
so here are my questions:
1. Will Sony Ericsson port ICS on this phone ?
2. Is there any ICS custom ROM for this set ?
Thanks in advance.
alidsd said:
HI Guys,
I am planning to buy Xperia Ray, but i didn't find any ICS custom ROM for this.
so here are my questions:
1. Will Sony Ericsson port ICS on this phone ?
2. Is there any ICS custom ROM for this set ?
Thanks in advance.
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There will be ICS on March/April this year. Don't fret. There are some beta/Alpha ROM here on MIUI version and CM 9 version.
has anyone been successful in using link2sd?
Changing launcher
hey guys,
i´m having some trouble with changing the launcher components....
according to THIS:
monkeytown said:
hey,
habe euch hier mal meinen veränderten arc launcher hochgeladen......vllt. hat ja jemand interesse
screens:
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ansich wurden nur der homebutton, dock und die folder icons geändert
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i already did it some time ago...but now i can´t get it to work again and this file doesn´t exist anymore
my steps are:
- open .apk in betterzip
- take out some .png and change it
- replace the .png
- save the .apk
- sign it
- install
- error, app not installed
i did some searches and found something about deleting the files of the "META-INF" folder, but that didn´t work either
i guess it´s related to the launcher not just being a launcher but also a system-file or something
so...what am i doing wrong?
yujin_11 said:
I'd recommend reverting to stock form again(relock bootloader, unroot, stock firmware), then update
better safe than sorry
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Hi, and is there any way to relock the bootloader if it was unlocked through the "official" way? If there is can someone link it which is the safe? Thanks
monkeytown said:
hey guys,
i´m having some trouble with changing the launcher components....
according to THIS:
i already did it some time ago...but now i can´t get it to work again and this file doesn´t exist anymore
my steps are:
- open .apk in betterzip
- take out some .png and change it
- replace the .png
- save the .apk
- sign it
- install
- error, app not installed
i did some searches and found something about deleting the files of the "META-INF" folder, but that didn´t work either
i guess it´s related to the launcher not just being a launcher but also a system-file or something
so...what am i doing wrong?
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Just put the apk in system/app change permission to rw-r-r and restart.
you mean copy / paste with a file manager or install??
and why change the permission? the original launcher has other permissions (i´m just curious)
/e: oh ****, it worked
thx man!
can it do it the same way when modding the framework-res.apk?
Hi all!
I 've bought HuaWei U8836D Ascend G500 pro Shine. Now i can root it.
When i try install google play but fail. It could not start. how can i install it ok to myphone??
Thanks for support!!!
Help
nightmare1111 said:
Hi all!
I 've bought HuaWei U8836D Ascend G500 pro Shine. Now i can root it.
When i try install google play but fail. It could not start. how can i install it ok to myphone??
Thanks for support!!!
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Help me!
nightmare1111 said:
Hi all!
I 've bought HuaWei U8836D Ascend G500 pro Shine. Now i can root it.
When i try install google play but fail. It could not start. how can i install it ok to myphone??
Thanks for support!!!
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Can I ask how you rooted your G500? I tried the Bin4ry method and it all seemed to work OK but when I run root explorer it says it does not have superuser rights!
How are you installing the Google apps stuff? Are you just putting the google play app on your device and installing it? I think you need a lot of other files as well especially the google framework.
When I get root I will give a few things a try - I think you might need something like the google apps pack from the cyanogenmod page - it is intended as an installable zip from recovery - but as we have no clockworkmod recovery we can't do this but I think you can copy it to your device and change a few file permissions.
adrenalize_ said:
Can I ask how you rooted your G500? I tried the Bin4ry method and it all seemed to work OK but when I run root explorer it says it does not have superuser rights!
How are you installing the Google apps stuff? Are you just putting the google play app on your device and installing it? I think you need a lot of other files as well especially the google framework.
When I get root I will give a few things a try - I think you might need something like the google apps pack from the cyanogenmod page - it is intended as an installable zip from recovery - but as we have no clockworkmod recovery we can't do this but I think you can copy it to your device and change a few file permissions.
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OK I've managed root now with v10 of the Bin4ry root method. Now I'll try to install some of the google stuff!
Those already got this Huawei U8836D, how is your review for this phone?
I am planning to buy either this or the Newman N1 phone.
Now i can install google service!
adrenalize_ said:
Can I ask how you rooted your G500? I tried the Bin4ry method and it all seemed to work OK but when I run root explorer it says it does not have superuser rights!
How are you installing the Google apps stuff? Are you just putting the google play app on your device and installing it? I think you need a lot of other files as well especially the google framework.
When I get root I will give a few things a try - I think you might need something like the google apps pack from the cyanogenmod page - it is intended as an installable zip from recovery - but as we have no clockworkmod recovery we can't do this but I think you can copy it to your device and change a few file permissions.
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This 's guide, u can root hw G500pro now. after u rooted your fone u install Super SU.apk (install free version before, then u install pro version) to enable superuser. Root Exploer run normal.
u can search google with key word "how-to-root-huawei-ascend-g500-pro" because I can't post link now
Now, i can install google service sucessfully. i dowload market parket include GoogleLoginService.apk; GooglePartnerSetup.apk; GoogleServicesFramework.apk; MarketUpdater.apk; NetworkLocation.apk; Vending.apk. Then using Root Exploer ( with mod R/W) coppy them to system/app and set them with permission
x x
x
x
. then restart your fone, welcome the google service, they run okie in your fone now.
Huawei Shine is good choice!
Now i wait for a room better (multilang, roooted, flash..... or Jeally bean ^^)
Thanks all!
Choice Huawei Shine
cybertech said:
Those already got this Huawei U8836D, how is your review for this phone?
I am planning to buy either this or the Newman N1 phone.
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huawei shine is best choice with smartfone dual sim now. Chip dual core, ram 1GB, sceen qHD with Gorilla glass....!
Huawei is cheaper than HTC T328W and SS galaxy S duos. but it is faster than htc, SS galaxy S duos....
I think so
Cheer!
cybertech said:
Those already got this Huawei U8836D, how is your review for this phone?
I am planning to buy either this or the Newman N1 phone.
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nightmare1111 said:
huawei shine is best choice with smartfone dual sim now. Chip dual core, ram 1GB, sceen qHD with Gorilla glass....!
Huawei is cheaper than HTC T328W and SS galaxy S duos. but it is faster than htc, SS galaxy S duos....
I think so
Cheer!
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Thanks for the info. HTC and Samsung brand their price always on the high side because of their brand name according to all suppliers.
I am reading on the review discussion on Newman N1 on another thread at the moment. Seems like there isn't much discussion on
Huawei U8836D review over here.
nightmare1111 said:
huawei shine is best choice with smartfone dual sim now. Chip dual core, ram 1GB, sceen qHD with Gorilla glass....!
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Sure, HuaWei U8836D seems a really good smartphone.
Unfortunately, there is sooo few support for it: difficult root, no custom rom (besides eto's one)..... so I'm looking to Newman N1 and Zte V970 (cheaper and with good custom works), or maybe the more expensive Zopo zp300+...
Pegli said:
Sure, HuaWei U8836D seems a really good smartphone.
Unfortunately, there is sooo few support for it: difficult root, no custom rom (besides eto's one)..... so I'm looking to Newman N1 and Zte V970 (cheaper and with good custom works), or maybe the more expensive Zopo zp300+...
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A little unfair - the root (Bin4ry v10 version) is very quick and I would say easy. The phone has only been available for 2-3 weeks max so it will take a bit of time for the modding scene to get started. Although - as the ZTE V970 was out first then then people may stick there.
Does anyone have the scatter file for use with SP_Flash tool? I would really like to backup my entire ROM before I do anything!
Has anyone been sent and installed the eto ROM - is it installed with the flash tool?
nightmare1111 said:
This 's guide, u can root hw G500pro now. after u rooted your fone u install Super SU.apk (install free version before, then u install pro version) to enable superuser. Root Exploer run normal.
u can search google with key word "how-to-root-huawei-ascend-g500-pro" because I can't post link now
Now, i can install google service sucessfully. i dowload market parket include GoogleLoginService.apk; GooglePartnerSetup.apk; GoogleServicesFramework.apk; MarketUpdater.apk; NetworkLocation.apk; Vending.apk. Then using Root Exploer ( with mod R/W) coppy them to system/app and set them with permission
x x
x
x
. then restart your fone, welcome the google service, they run okie in your fone now.
Huawei Shine is good choice!
Now i wait for a room better (multilang, roooted, flash..... or Jeally bean ^^)
Thanks all!
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I have done all of this, but keeps me saying "Server Error"
I tried removing the accounts, rebooting several times, and still nothing...
Any suggestions, PLEASEeeeeeee !
OK, already solved by finding another package of Gapps here on XDA!
Hi,
I have G500, but anything went wrong with my ROM, does anybody have backup ROM, so I can recover my phone back. Thank you for help.
Try new custom room!
neveceral said:
Hi,
I have G500, but anything went wrong with my ROM, does anybody have backup ROM, so I can recover my phone back. Thank you for help.
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U can try it now!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911475.
Crake said:
I have done all of this, but keeps me saying "Server Error"
I tried removing the accounts, rebooting several times, and still nothing...
Any suggestions, PLEASEeeeeeee !
OK, already solved by finding another package of Gapps here on XDA!
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U can check file in gooogle service parket( lastest version of market: 3.8.17). I'm sucessfull with my step. Now my fone can install with app in google market okie.
Remember, After u copy file to sys/app folder, u restart the fone.
cheer!
adrenalize_ said:
Does anyone have the scatter file for use with SP_Flash tool? I would really like to backup my entire ROM before I do anything!
Has anyone been sent and installed the eto ROM - is it installed with the flash tool?
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I'm waiting for a custom room with multilang, rooted, remove unuseful apps... or new version android 4.1
up to 10 post.........
adrenalize_ said:
Does anyone have the scatter file for use with SP_Flash tool? I would really like to backup my entire ROM before I do anything!
Has anyone been sent and installed the eto ROM - is it installed with the flash tool?
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Thanks to Bruno now you can flash the recovery with a custom one (ClockWorkMod) that will allow you to do a Nandroid backup of the installed ROM.
Back up stock room?
Thynaks said:
Thanks to Bruno now you can flash the recovery with a custom one (ClockWorkMod) that will allow you to do a Nandroid backup of the installed ROM. That's what I'll do when my brand-new HuaWei U8836D arrives!
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hi, U can help me a tut Which i can back up my stock room?? I can't do it with my HW U8836D fone
nightmare1111 said:
hi, U can help me a tut Which i can back up my stock room?? I can't do it with my HW U8836D fone
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First of all you have to flash the recovery, check Bruno's thread to access his 4shared folder and download his recovery. Then you have to follow his instructions to flash it (go to the "Flashing only part of the ROM" section).
When you are finished flashing, you have to access the ClockWorkMod recovery and go to "backup and restore" and do a backup. That will generate a backup of your ROM and save it to your SD card.
Thanks
Thynaks said:
First of all you have to flash the recovery, check Bruno's thread to access his 4shared folder and download his recovery. Then you have to follow his instructions to flash it (go to the "Flashing only part of the ROM" section).
When you are finished flashing, you have to access the ClockWorkMod recovery and go to "backup and restore" and do a backup. That will generate a backup of your ROM and save it to your SD card.
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Thanks! I will try it now!
I had hidden it inside another thread, but figured it should be mentioned in the Q&A for all those that could use it.
For ICS (android 4.0+)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
For GB (android 2.3.7)
It will guide you step by step through the unlocking process and rooting the Xperia U
(same principles apply for P & S but no examples/kernels provided)
Credits (links)
Guide based on the information provided by DoomLord
The 1.564 kernel is made by DoomLord
The 3.184 kernel is made by KeiranFTW
More information about warranty: visit Sony Forum
For the noobs:
Root / Rooting = to lift the default protection of the Android OS and gives you access to all system files that are normally hidden from you
This enables extra functionality but also requires knowledge about the android system to know what is safe to do and what not.
- Simple root use: changing theme elements / new battery icons / individually controlling the LEDs
- Advanced root use: overclocking your CPU / adjusting the OS / making a custom ROM
Nice!!
Is Their Any Solution To Root Without Unlocking Bootloader . I Know Their is One in XPERIA U Development Thread but Its Links Are Not Valid ..and moreover its for Xperia U .564 firmware but I Want it For The .184 ?...
That one was fake.. Might be possible when ICS comes.. But am not sure
Sent from my ST25i
Thanks! It actually helped me root my XPERIA U!
Followed the guide, my U lost the ability to change colors when viewing the themes (cosmic flow) although when viewing images it still works fine. Also started getting some lag. Any way to somehow fix these?
postnobil said:
Followed the guide, my U lost the ability to change colors when viewing the themes (cosmic flow) although when viewing images it still works fine. Also started getting some lag. Any way to somehow fix these?
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This is a known bug on the Xperia U. However to fix it, all you have to do is install the Light1.1.apk from the following thread (Credits to straciam).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823418
PS: I have not tested this app but I speculate that this will be the solution based on the comments in that thread. I would recommend you to read the thread first. If this helped, do thank me and the developer of the app
@nixx-X1: I would like to request you to incorporate a re-locking guide for Xperia U. I would've done it myself but seems like your video tutorial actually makes things simpler.
fareed_xtreme said:
This is a known bug on the Xperia U. However to fix it, all you have to do is install the Light1.1.apk from the following thread (Credits to straciam).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823418
PS: I have not tested this app but I speculate that this will be the solution based on the comments in that thread. I would recommend you to read the thread first. If this helped, do thank me and the developer of the app
@nixx-X1: I would like to request you to incorporate a re-locking guide for Xperia U. I would've done it myself but seems like your video tutorial actually makes things simpler.
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Will try to do that when I get home next week thanks. I now have a new issue lol. Recently tried out supercharged kernel by vito, prob is that when I press the power button the screen somewhat flickers before fading to black. It goes fuzzy like in a tv but only quickly. Tried turning off and on my phone but its still there. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
fareed_xtreme said:
@nixx-X1: I would like to request you to incorporate a re-locking guide for Xperia U. I would've done it myself but seems like your video tutorial actually makes things simpler.
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Will have a look at that if I have the time.
Haven't looked on how to do that (never bothered to do it myself)
PM me if you got useful info.
nixx-X1 said:
Will have a look at that if I have the time.
Haven't looked on how to do that (never bothered to do it myself)
PM me if you got useful info.
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To Un-root, all you need to do is Flash the stock ROM FTF. There are 2 threads in the Xperia U Development thread that has all the information of Download links to the FTF's ICS and GB. Just have a look. Just a quick guided video would be helpful.
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I am using the Supercharged Kernel too and I do not exactly know if it is a problem coz I believe it is the fade out effect. I never experienced any flicker of any sort. Could you please tell me what precisely is happening? BTW, what ROM are u using?
Thank's!
fareed_xtreme said:
To Un-root, all you need to do is Flash the stock ROM FTF. There are 2 threads in the Xperia U Development thread that has all the information of Download links to the FTF's ICS and GB. Just have a look. Just a quick guided video would be helpful.
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I am using the Supercharged Kernel too and I do not exactly know if it is a problem coz I believe it is the fade out effect. I never experienced any flicker of any sort. Could you please tell me what precisely is happening? BTW, what ROM are u using?
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Its the fade out effect. Before I used the kernel the screen normally goes black, now the fade out effect has gray and white fuzzy things. I don't think I have tried to change my ROM yet.
Blakred said:
Thank's!
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Which one is better? Root using this step or (Root with Restore by Bin4ry_v14) ?? I still new in this.. Hope you guys can help me. Just update my xperia U, now i use ics..
~Amar~ said:
Which one is better? Root using this step or (Root with Restore by Bin4ry_v14) ?? I still new in this.. Hope you guys can help me. Just update my xperia U, now i use ics..
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These root guide is Pre-ICS so for ICS you'll have to use different kernels then provided here or use the Binary methode
nixx-X1 said:
These root guide is Pre-ICS so for ICS you'll have to use different kernels then provided here or use the Binary methode
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For binary method, why some people are facing with error? If i want use the binary method, what i should install first??
Now i using xperia U (ics).
Nice !:laugh:
~Amar~ said:
For binary method, why some people are facing with error? If i want use the binary method, what i should install first??
Now i using xperia U (ics).
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binary methode only works on ICS. so take that one (don't forget to install busybox after it)
--edit--
have installed it today on my XU.
v13 of the binary methode works, v14_2 messes stuff up.
Hi
I'm having real problems.
I'm not a complete n00b but I can't get past the stage where I need to locate the drivers in device manager. I jut point to the folder where it is and nothing happens. It doesn't install the drivers. I have tried zipped and unzipped and still nothing. Please help
nixx-X1 said:
binary methode only works on ICS. so take that one (don't forget to install busybox after it)
Thanks :good: I have one more question to ask you if you don't mine.. Before i run the binary methode, what mode should my phone will be?? Flashmode or just connect it directly while it is on? Sorry for asking to many question.
Can u list the proper steps to run this correctly??
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~Amar~ said:
nixx-X1 said:
binary methode only works on ICS. so take that one (don't forget to install busybox after it)
Thanks :good: I have one more question to ask you if you don't mine.. Before i run the binary methode, what mode should my phone will be?? Flashmode or just connect it directly while it is on? Sorry for asking to many question.
Can u list the proper steps to run this correctly??
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Directly connect your in USB debugging mode.
You can enable it in in Developer Options in Settings..
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Here I want to give. how to root k900
1 first download (inb) file at here! https://disk.yandex.com/public/?hash=7s8h1Xn1VP+rDQuXX6gGylP6xlTNMWkrzma8NHcHKrI=
After success download ind file, Please place its that (inb file) at buit in memory.
ok here they way to do its!
1-put inb file into sd main
2 create sdfuse folder.
3-put inb file into sdfuse
4-reboot-your k900 into recovery mode with long press volume up and together with power button.
5-after reboot to recovery mode use up and down volume button to navi up side down.
6-choose sdupdate and press power button
7-after finish update reboot again.
8-yeah bingo and u can see (Superuser) was already in u lenovo K900:good:
Hope i can sharing to everyone !! And Sorry About my Bad English
anyone tried ?
Yup the process is legit if that is what you are asking LOL!
But Yandex takes ages for me to download so i downloaded the same file from another source. Adding it to my google drive so others can use it too. Will update later when its done. :fingers-crossed:
Edit - It's done Enjoiceeeee~
KROW inb file (Google Drive)
http://bit.ly/1l0fdKB
Need some advice on getting this K900! Please n.n
Evaravenspell said:
Yup the process is legit if that is what you are asking LOL!
But Yandex takes ages for me to download so i downloaded the same file from another source. Adding it to my google drive so others can use it too. Will update later when its done. :fingers-crossed:
Edit - It's done Enjoiceeeee~
KROW inb file (Google Drive)
http://bit.ly/1l0fdKB
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Hey! Thank you so much for the upload!! It's downloading at 1.3MBps. ha n.n Just in time for me that I come here only sometimes!
Although I don't really need it right now I think I'll need it cause I'm going to buy this K900 very soon! I'm actually about to order it today! Is this file the latest ROM?
Do you have the K900? Can you, please, encourage or discourage me about getting it? What do you say? I love its desing and size, and I like it's Intel's chip in it. I've had a Razr i and was great!
I've followed this forum months ago, but have missed all news about this device. Can you tell me if this device will get any update like 4.3 or 4.4? Any good changes in the last months with software updates? I've heard it heated a lot at first. :/
Anything you could tell me about how this device is doing now could help me!
Thank you!
- Leonardo
Need some advice on getting this K900! Please n.n
Sw33t_Lov3r said:
Hey! Thank you so much for the upload!! It's downloading at 1.3MBps. ha n.n Just in time for me that I come here only sometimes!
Although I don't really need it right now I think I'll need it cause I'm going to buy this K900 very soon! I'm actually about to order it today! Is this file the latest ROM?
Do you have the K900? Can you, please, encourage or discourage me about getting it? What do you say? I love its desing and size, and I like it's Intel's chip in it. I've had a Razr i and was great!
I've followed this forum months ago, but have missed all news about this device. Can you tell me if this device will get any update like 4.3 or 4.4? Any good changes in the last months with software updates? I've heard it heated a lot at first. :/
Anything you could tell me about how this device is doing now could help me!
Thank you!
- Leonardo
Need some advice on getting this K900! Please n.n
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The phone is good. Im very satisfied. There has been rumors that we will get the 4.3 update but not sure when. Yes the phone heats up sometimes but with the latest updates i feel like its gone down tremendously. There is no actual flaw to this phone i really like it. I will be using it until the K910 is officially released in my country. I wanna try an LTE phone lol.
HereSomeScreenShot
Here my Lenovo K900 After (Rooted) With latest Firmware onK900_ROW_1_S_009_0288_131277
Evaravenspell said:
Yup the process is legit if that is what you are asking LOL!
But Yandex takes ages for me to download so i downloaded the same file from another source. Adding it to my google drive so others can use it too. Will update later when its done. :fingers-crossed:
Edit - It's done Enjoiceeeee~
KROW inb file (Google Drive)
http://bit.ly/1l0fdKB
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Yes I know its very much "legit" . I had no problem in downloading the file uploaded initially. I will try this soon as my phone is just a week old and just wana make sure everything fine with it as after rooting I will loose its warranty.
Just a single question I have is, when on lock screen I press PIN code the whole screen brightness kinda flicker/brighten up on touch. Is it normal or its only me getting this? Also screen brightness varies while I use the phone!
Yes I know its very much "legit" . I had no problem in downloading the file uploaded initially. I will try this soon as my phone is just a week old and just wana make sure everything fine with it as after rooting I will loose its warranty.
Just a single question I have is, when on lock screen I press PIN code the whole screen brightness kinda flicker/brighten up on touch. Is it normal or its only me getting this? Also screen brightness varies while I use the phone!
Rshahzad......can i known is, What version do u own now at u K900?
Rshahzad......can i known is, What version do u own now at u K900?
Its 32 gb non-rooted. See the snapshot !
Will this reformat phone?
Will these delete everything? I mean reset the phone?
dade14 said:
Will these delete everything? I mean reset the phone?
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Yes, update of .inb file allways erases data
Help
stevenchew said:
Here my Lenovo K900 After (Rooted) With latest Firmware onK900_ROW_1_S_009_0288_131277
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I downloaded this ROM and run and error shown as CRC error and can't find System.img in the SDFUSE folder .
Please help and advoise :crying:
merankassim said:
I downloaded this ROM and run and error shown as CRC error and can't find System.img in the SDFUSE folder .
Please help and advoise :crying:
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Which ROM you now use?
Same problem !
merankassim said:
I downloaded this ROM and run and error shown as CRC error and can't find System.img in the SDFUSE folder .
Please help and advoise :crying:
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I've downloaded this ROM, first I've checked every single thing as version I'm using, Kernel etc and all of them are perfecly equal to the image that them posted as "my device after flashed" but didn't work for me \:
someone has faced this issue to ?
please, support if you can
I'd really like to get ROOT !
thanks in advance
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I've downloaded this ROM, first I've checked every single thing as version I'm using, Kernel etc and all of them are perfecly equal to the image that them posted as "my device after flashed" but didn't work for me \:
someone has faced this issue to ?
please, support if you can
I'd really like to get ROOT !
thanks in advance
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Just flashed successfully and the phone is also running perfectly.. saw superuser access request on the start
What is u k900 stock version? My tis firmware are worldwide rooted version! And onemore important step is , didt u clear all user data or cache after full flash?
Sent from my Lenovo K900_ROW using xda app-developers app
felipemichelr said:
I've downloaded this ROM, first I've checked every single thing as version I'm using, Kernel etc and all of them are perfecly equal to the image that them posted as "my device after flashed" but didn't work for me \:
someone has faced this issue to ?
please, support if you can
I'd really like to get ROOT !
thanks in advance
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What is u k900 stock version? My tis firmware are worldwide rooted version! And onemore important step is , didt u clear all user data or cache after full flash?
merankassim said:
I downloaded this ROM and run and error shown as CRC error and can't find System.img in the SDFUSE folder .
Please help and advoise :crying:
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What is u k900 stock version? My tis firmware are worldwide rooted version! And onemore important step is , didt u clear all user data or cache after full flash?
Thanks all but
Thanks for your efforts ..
If this process is totally successful and every thing is good , but suppose that i decided to remove the root and back to stock kernel ??
Are there any easy methods ??
Any advice???
just_lion said:
Thanks for your efforts ..
If this process is totally successful and every thing is good , but suppose that i decided to remove the root and back to stock kernel ??
Are there any easy methods ??
Any advice???
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Just go to superuser and hit the unroot button. Only stock kernel is available, no custom kernels around yet.
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This is a development plan of porting AsusCamera.apk.
Coz I like the function of PixelMaster so much.
I have decompiled and sign for the apk now.
And it is able to be installed.
But worst of all, it can not be opened...
Now I hope anyone can help me to do this.
If this thread is not suitable for this category, hope manager can move it to the correct one.
Don't delete it, plz...
Software Source: ASUS Padfone mini 4.3's stock ROM (TW_A11_10_14_5_7_20131220)
Android Version: 4.3
Device Camera Pixel: 8MP
Test Device: SONY Xperia SP (12.1.A.1.201)
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Sorry for my poor English...
Dragonkind said:
This is a development plan of porting AsusCamera.apk.
Coz I like the function of PixelMaster so much.
I have decompiled and sign for the apk now.
And it is able to be installed.
But worst of all, it can not be opened...
Now I hope anyone can help me to do this.
If this thread is not suitable for this category, hope manager can move it to the correct one.
Don't delete it, plz...
Sorry for my poor English...
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You need to find all the library files, permissions and maybe some binaries for the apk..
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
Dragonkind said:
This is a development plan of porting AsusCamera.apk.
Coz I like the function of PixelMaster so much.
I have decompiled and sign for the apk now.
And it is able to be installed.
But worst of all, it can not be opened...
Now I hope anyone can help me to do this.
If this thread is not suitable for this category, hope manager can move it to the correct one.
Don't delete it, plz...
Sorry for my poor English...
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I would recommend taking a look at this guide on "How to Port OEM Apps / Vendor Apps to Your Current ROM" as a great starting place for starting to get the app to work.
lacoursiere18 said:
You need to find all the library files, permissions and maybe some binaries for the apk..
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
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Thank u for your advices.
U mean the path "/system/lib", right?
I have found 4 files (below) which contain "camera" in their names, but just have no idea to add into apk file.
Is there any possibility to the files that don't contain "camera", but are relative to the camera?
shimp208 said:
I would recommend taking a look at this guide on "How to Port OEM Apps / Vendor Apps to Your Current ROM" as a great starting place for starting to get the app to work.
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OK, I will take it a read, thank u.
Dragonkind said:
Thank u for your advices.
U mean the path "/system/lib", right?
I have found 4 files (below) which contain "camera" in their names, but just have no idea to add into apk file.
Is there any possibility to the files that don't contain "camera", but are relative to the camera?
OK, I will take it a read, thank u.
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Once you find out the dependent files (Re-read the guide) you take these files and package them in CWM flashable .zip not necessarily adding them into the apk file.
Dragonkind said:
Thank u for your advices.
U mean the path "/system/lib", right?
I have found 4 files (below) which contain "camera" in their names, but just have no idea to add into apk file.
Is there any possibility to the files that don't contain "camera", but are relative to the camera?
OK, I will take it a read, thank u.
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Yes system/lib.. you can transfer them via recovery too instead of making a flash able zip..
Yes there are possibilities that there will be files without the name camera in them.. but that's what logs are for
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
shimp208 said:
Once you find out the dependent files (Re-read the guide) you take these files and package them in CWM flashable .zip not necessarily adding them into the apk file.
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lacoursiere18 said:
Yes system/lib.. you can transfer them via recovery too instead of making a flash able zip..
Yes there are possibilities that there will be files without the name camera in them.. but that's what logs are for
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
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Frankly speaking, I am preparing for my mid-term test now...
Let me read the guide first.
Thx for your helps~
Dragonkind said:
Frankly speaking, I am preparing for my mid-term test now...
Let me read the guide first.
Thx for your helps~
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Good luck with your exam studying, and I will be happy to help best I can when you have more time.
Are you still working on this?
YOU BETTER DO I LOVE THE SELFIE MODE Dx
LordRaZerManh said:
YOU BETTER DO I LOVE THE SELFIE MODE Dx
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Well, I almost give up this project...
I had asked my friend, he gave the following attachment to me.
It can just open, but all of the special functions like PixelMaster & GIF recording are all broken.
I guess it may be related to hardware issues...
Dragonkind said:
Well, I almost give up this project...
I had asked my friend, he gave the following attachment to me.
It can just open, but all of the special functions like PixelMaster & GIF recording are all broken.
I guess it may be related to hardware issues...
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read this it's from the Asus website http://www.asus.com/PixelMaster/
6th_Hokage said:
read this it's from the Asus website http://www.asus.com/PixelMaster/
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Hardware issue…
My Xperia SP has an 8MP rear camera,
but I guess it lacks of something like an image processing chip.
Port ver lolipop thank bro
Device mi4c
Oh man, I would love to be able to get the PixelMaster app back on my Zenfone 2 (I'm running Cyanogenmod 12). The default Google camera sucks horribly compared to the stock ASUS camera app.
Has there been any more work on this project? I'm gonna read that guide myself and work on it, but I guess I'd have to put the stock ROM back on my phone first.
clamum said:
Oh man, I would love to be able to get the PixelMaster app back on my Zenfone 2 (I'm running Cyanogenmod 12). The default Google camera sucks horribly compared to the stock ASUS camera app.
Has there been any more work on this project? I'm gonna read that guide myself and work on it, but I guess I'd have to put the stock ROM back on my phone first.
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If you install the apk on the zf2 with cm12 it works. Only issue I've found is the depth of field doesn't work
ejames2001 said:
If you install the apk on the zf2 with cm12 it works. Only issue I've found is the depth of field doesn't work
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Oh, really? That's kinda nice, although yeah the depth-of-field working would sure be nice. I'll have to try it out tonight. I can just use the .apk from the OP, correct?
Well I tried installing that .apk from the OP. Had to allow installation from unknown sources first, then after hitting Install, it asked me to give Google permission to send data and whatever else. Regardless if I select Accept or Decline, I always get an "App not installed" message.
Damnit, I was looking forward to using it! I think I'm gonna try stripping it from the stock ROM myself.
clamum said:
Well I tried installing that .apk from the OP. Had to allow installation from unknown sources first, then after hitting Install, it asked me to give Google permission to send data and whatever else. Regardless if I select Accept or Decline, I always get an "App not installed" message.
Damnit, I was looking forward to using it! I think I'm gonna try stripping it from the stock ROM myself.
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Just google Asus Camera APK and download the latest 2.0 release from there, one was released this month.
ejames2001 said:
Just google Asus Camera APK and download the latest 2.0 release from there, one was released this month.
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Alrighty, thanks. I actually was searching for PixelMaster .apk this weekend but didn't have much luck besides seeing a ton of frickin spam sites masking as legit .apk download sites. I'll do another search tonight.
Hopefully I can get the .apk to install. It sure would be nice to have the depth-of-field working, but after skimming through that thread linked earlier (How to Port OEM Apps to Your Current ROM) there's no way I can follow that. It's nice the guy put together a guide, but being unfamiliar with this stuff I need to follow something written in clear English.
I guess the ASUS Camera app was easier to find than I thought. The first time I tried it was nothing but spam site after spam site. Maybe it was Bing's fault, haha.
But I got version 2.0.0.150805_5 and it installed with no problem and works great. Thanks for your help, ejames2001, I appreciate it.