Hello.
Does anyone know how to change the product model number of A101?
I tried Captivate SGS Tools to modify "ro.product.model=" in "build.prop".
However, it doesn't work.
("ro.product.model=" doesn't exist in build.prop, don't know why.
I added by myself but every time I rebooted A101, it returned to the original status)
The reason I want to modify the model number is, some specific software restrict the usage only with specific phone models.
Thanks in advance!
what root method do you use?
what you want to do will only work with my root kernel/initramfs (+rw) or urukdroid
I used your method to root my A101
(Really thanks!)
However, I root without +RW.
If this can be done, I don't mind root using +RW again. Can you please tell me how to change model name?
Thank you.
you have to use +rw to make changes on build.prop file persistent. after you installed +rw you can edit the file again and reboot.
I edited the build.prop to get more apps on market (here)
Thanks!!!
I tried and it works! I can now edit build.prop!
Thanks!
Hi everyone! I'm still relatively new to all these customizations that can be made on these phones, and I am curious about all these .apk files I keep seeing around. Everyone time one is posted, it says to push it to your phone to replace whatever file is there... The thing is, every time I read about it I find a new way of doing it. Some say to use root explorer, some say SGS tools app, some say to use easy installer, and I think I've even read to use ADB? I just was wondering what's the best method? Easiest method? Can you screw your phone up by replacing these files? I keep reading things like if you want to switch a camera in your ROM to a different version, just install the .apk! Or, if you want to use live wallpapers in a ROM that doesn't come with it, here is the .apk for that!
Any help is much appreciated!
Thanks guys!
tarastaryo said:
Hi everyone! I'm still relatively new to all these customizations that can be made on these phones, and I am curious about all these .apk files I keep seeing around. Everyone time one is posted, it says to push it to your phone to replace whatever file is there... The thing is, every time I read about it I find a new way of doing it. Some say to use root explorer, some say SGS tools app, some say to use easy installer, and I think I've even read to use ADB? I just was wondering what's the best method? Easiest method? Can you screw your phone up by replacing these files? I keep reading things like if you want to switch a camera in your ROM to a different version, just install the .apk! Or, if you want to use live wallpapers in a ROM that doesn't come with it, here is the .apk for that!
Any help is much appreciated!
Thanks guys!
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You CAN screw your phone up if you do it to the wrong APK (like /system/framework/framework-res.apk, if you install a bad one, your phone won't boot, but there is an easy fix, nandroid!).
Basically all the methods do the same thing. In Android "Installing" an app is as easy as moving it to the correct location. All of these methods do just that.
The easiest way IS to probably use Root Explorer because you can rename the old one just in case, and it will handle the system read/write mounting for you. Plus GUIs are always easier.
So here's how it works: user apps go in /data/app, and system apps go in/system/app. User apps can't really mess anything up, but be careful with System ones. Live wallpapers, things of that nature usually don't hurt. Camera is ok to mess around with, too.
Edit: my ramblings are probably confusing, don't hesitate to ask me to clear something up
usually most apk files can be installed easily by transferring the file to the root of your internal sd card then go to MY FILES locate the apk file and click on it and it will ask you to install. Thats it. You can also root explorer and just place it in the system/app folder then reboot. I install all of my apks through the first way I mentioned. On my wife's Mytouch4g there is no my files so use Astro file manager. Come to think of it any file manager from the market will do. Good luck...
tarastaryo said:
Hi everyone! I'm still relatively new to all these customizations that can be made on these phones, and I am curious about all these .apk files I keep seeing around. Everyone time one is posted, it says to push it to your phone to replace whatever file is there... The thing is, every time I read about it I find a new way of doing it. Some say to use root explorer, some say SGS tools app, some say to use easy installer, and I think I've even read to use ADB? I just was wondering what's the best method? Easiest method? Can you screw your phone up by replacing these files? I keep reading things like if you want to switch a camera in your ROM to a different version, just install the .apk! Or, if you want to use live wallpapers in a ROM that doesn't come with it, here is the .apk for that!
Any help is much appreciated!
Thanks guys!
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An apk is a specialized application file used by android (uses the same file headers as .zip files).
You are correct that there are various methods to push or move apk's to appropriate directories with in the phone. now as to which is easier or best, all methods work about the same, though there are minute differences.
If you want to move apk's into a certain directory while using a phone i find it easiest to use a file manager like root explorer that has root permissions to move apks around. keep in mind that when moving system files most often you will have to reboot for the changes to take effect with out bugs.
If instead you want to use a computer personally i find ADB to be the easiest. After installing the android sdk you will have to navigate into the android sdk directory then to the platform-tools directory within the android sdk folder. then in command prompt type " adb push <directory of file on your computer> /<directory of where you want it on your phone> hit enter and all is gravy. keep in mind that pushing/moving files to your phone using adb works the best when in recovery mode.
as to which of these operations is the best is a personal decision personally i like to use adb to move around system files and root explorer for applications.
hope this helps
Thanks guys!! Ok, so just to be sure. I'm currently running the Malice rom, and somewhere in the threads is the LiveWallpaperPicker.apk
So all I have to do is download this, place it on the root of my internal SD card, go into file manager and find it, click on it, and it will ask me to install it? It's really that easy??
Or, should I download root explorer and copy and paste it to a specific place?
tarastaryo said:
Thanks guys!! Ok, so just to be sure. I'm currently running the Malice rom, and somewhere in the threads is the LiveWallpaperPicker.apk
So all I have to do is download this, place it on the root of my internal SD card, go into file manager and find it, click on it, and it will ask me to install it? It's really that easy??
Or, should I download root explorer and copy and paste it to a specific place?
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For that file you will need to place it in /system/app (it can't be installed normally because it's a system app). So you need something like Root Explorer
I think EStrongs File explorer is a decent free alternative, but when I tried it a couple months ago I had no luck with it so I just bought Root Explorer (good investment)
The guide in my signature touches on this, but BT has you covered. I am also a huge advocate of Root Explorer.
Just take the .apk, move it to system/apps and I reboot, but it may not be necessary... no need to click on it and select install, as BT referenced.
Thanks so much everyone! Just purchased root explorer and will try this out.
IT WORKED IT WORKED IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After I rebooted, none of my widgets could load, but I have live wallpapers again! I love learning new stuff! Thanks sooooooooooooooooo much! You guys are the BEST!!!
Odd about the widgets. Were you able to just remove them and re-add them back?
Yep, just deleted them off my home screen and added them back again. All of them had errors saying widget could not load
i would like to learn how to mod apk's. is there a noob guide? what i want to do is be able to open a particular app from samsung with the htc album. i have tried installing the secgallery.apk and the phone doesnt see it once it is in system/app with the correct permissions.
thanks in advance!
found my answer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758928
Someone know why I can't install kingroot on my device?Android Ascend GS620-L01
I have seen that when I look the apk there is (1) and I think I have yet this file on my android.You think Have two files apk can be the problem?
Someone can help me or have the same problem?
Nircaleus said:
Someone can help me or have the same problem?
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I need something to ckeck if I have more kingroot in my device.I think there is a way to resolve my problem I believe
*Other problem:for which reason I can't see with file manager the system folder?My xbin is empty and I believe this could be one of my problem because aren't su file .At the moment I can't see this fold except by using my pc
*I can't see the apk kingroot also if I know that I have more of this application
I will send photos later.Thank for the attention
None?I'm sure that kingroot is not installed or because I've more apk of this application/ fragments or maybe the problem is not kingroot but something of my device.One time I was able to install it
*I want specify that I downloaded the application from a file manager while I installed kinroot always before the installation of this file manager
Does anyone know do something like this?
https:\\redfern.me/bypassing-root-detection-in-three-intouch/
http:\\bertonjulian.github.io/2015/01/30/root-detection-bypass.html
With this app?
https:\\play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orange.es.orangetv&hl=es
APK Download: https:\\drive.google.com/file/d/0B_98s430aqHGcTdBQmhfV0VyLW8/view?usp=drivesdk
I decompiled the application into Smali using apktool, but i don't understand smali code.
Thanks in advance !!
Do u want an app to not detect that you're rooted?
Yes. I tried xposed, rootkeeper, ....... nothing works for me
I've noticed that my device does not have root access, but the application detects "test-keys" on build tags