There are some lengthy conversations about this so I thought I would shorten things up a bit. This is what "I" did after reading for a an hour or so...
Doesn't work with CM and I had to have root access in order to do what I did. I'm pretty sure there's a non rooted method in the 1st link.
**** I Always do a nandroid/system backup via custom recovery before doing things like this . I'm not responsible for you jacking up your phone. I'm only relaying what I did to my phone so proceed at your own risk.
1) Do a backup in custom recovery
2) I used a file manager, Root Explorer, & confirmed hiddenmenu.apk was in /system/app
3) I used text editor in Root Explorer and navigated to /efs/carrier/HiddenMenu. Changed OFF to ON
4) reboot
5) I viewed LTE band by dialing *#0011#
6) I forced band 4 by dialing *#27663368378# then followed these steps umts>debug>phonecontrol>Network control>band>LTE
7) I reverted the band 4 force by dialing *#27663368378# then followed these steps umts>debug>phonecontrol>Network control>band>automatic. I had to go to sytem settings and get back on LTE & CDMA...menu soft key>system settings>connections>tethering and networks>mobile networks>network mode>LTE/CDMA.
***Now if you don't have the Hidden menu app (.apk) then below is a zipped copy. You will also find a copy of my carrier file which is the parent folder to Hidden menu (file/folder that contains the Hidden menu) . Use the carrier file if you cant get the OFF to ON change to persist (stay ON)
1) First do a backup in your custom recovery.
2) rename your carrier file to carrier.bak
3) copy my carrier file to your efs file
4) ) reboot system
5) profit
***OR***
1) Do a backup in custom recovery
2) rename your hiddenmenu to hiddenmenu.bak
3) copy my hiddenmenu to your carrier file
4) reboot system
5) profit
Credit for steps 1-3 goes to vacaloco...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303905
Credit for step 4 goes to lynyrd65 here post #4...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502716&highlight=aws
Credit, I "think", for step 5 goes to Nhawk here in post #138 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47142892...thanks for the tip Bait-Fish.
Your first link doesn't work. Can you please dumb it down for me, because I really need to get my phone working. Im on MetroPCS with this phone and cant get it to work.
czarcas7ic said:
Your first link doesn't work. Can you please dumb it down for me, because I really need to get my phone working. Im on MetroPCS with this phone and cant get it to work.
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Did you follow the 4 steps? The links are for the purpose of giving credit and for those needing more info...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303905
OP link updated too...
ups2525 said:
Did you follow the 4 steps? That's for the purpose of giving credit and those needing more info...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303905
OP link updated too...
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I know this is a stupid question but where do I get this hiddenmenu.apk?
czarcas7ic said:
I know this is a stupid question but where do I get this hiddenmenu.apk?
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Not at all a stupid question. I'll update the OP. Thanks for asking.
Use a file manager (Root Explorer, Solid Explorer are what I use) and go to system/app and check for it there...
How would you go back to band 13 after forcing band 4?
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stuckintheskull said:
How would you go back to band 13 after forcing band 4?
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Again thanks for asking. I updated the OP so check out step 6...let me know if that does it...:good:
Just a note, step 4 can be done by simply going to settings/more/about phone/status/mobile network type
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joshm.1219 said:
Just a note, step 4 can be done by simply going to settings/more/about phone/status/mobile network type
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I always love it when a heavy hitter chimes in. So cool...thanks for sharing!
Thanks for posting this....very easy way to enable the hidden menu. I suspected my area was very recently update to support band 4 and just confirmed it. I'm getting 31 mbps (weak signal) and my wifes s3 is getting less than 10.
What is the purpose of doing this ? What is in the hidden menu ?
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loco63 said:
What is the purpose of doing this ? What is in the hidden menu ?
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Recent interest in the Samsung Hidden Menu is due to the new band 4 LTE that is producing the blazing fast speeds. Critical/important info can be viewed as well as other features can be changed in the Hidden Menu too. Some examples are your IMEI can be found by enabling the Sammy Hidden Menu and you can change your LTE band from 13 to band 4...
ok....i'm stuck. When I navigate to the file and change off to on, I save the file. But then when I return to view the file again, it has been switched back to off.
What am I doing wrong ? I am saving it. In fact, I get the message "You have made changes to this file, do you want to save before exit? " I choose yes. I must be missing something.....
loco63 said:
ok....i'm stuck. When I navigate to the file and change off to on, I save the file. But then when I return to view the file again, it has been switched back to off.
What am I doing wrong ? I am saving it. In fact, I get the message "You have made changes to this file, do you want to save before exit? " I choose yes. I must be missing something.....
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U rooted?
What file manager are you using?
ups2525 said:
U rooted?
What file manager are you using?
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yes, i am rooted. i am using root explorer. Android 4.3
its strange, like i said.....everytime i switch it to "on", it automatically switches it back to "off".
loco63 said:
yes, i am rooted. i am using root explorer. Android 4.3
its strange, like i said.....everytime i switch it to "on", it automatically switches it back to "off".
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I just went back via RootExplorer and started from stock/OFF. Everything persisted. Try this app...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en
Once you enable the hidden menu what is it your wanting to do? When you change OFF to ON, save/exit, and immediately open the file back up what does it read?
ups2525 said:
I just went back via RootExplorer and started from stock/OFF. Everything persisted. Try this app...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en
Once you enable the hidden menu what is it your wanting to do? When you change OFF to ON, save/exit, and immediately open the file back up what does it read?
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I really want to turn off the wifi power saving mode. I have been haveing persistant wifi problems after the 4.3 update and i wanted to give this a try.
I will try the suggested explorer. However, using root explorer, when i change the off to on, save and exit, when i return to the file, it is back to off.
here's a zip of my carrier/hiddenmenu file
1) First do a backup in your custom recovery.
***Here's a copy of my carrier file containing a hiddenmenu (set to OFF) and a hiddenmenu.bak.
2) rename your carrier file to carrier.bak
3) copy my carrier file to your efs file
4) reboot system
5) profit
***OR***
1) Do a backup in custom recovery
2) rename your hiddenmenu to hiddenmenu.bak
3) copy my hiddenmenu to your carrier file
4) reboot system
5) profit
That was super kind of you.
Thanks a million !! :good:
interesting post
Related
I'm sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but I searched and nothing came up. When you root your phone does that mean you no longer can receive over the air updates? Or is that only if you have custom ROM's installed? That being said, is the ROM that you install to gain root access considered a custom ROM? Sorry... I feel like a n00b but I had to ask. :] Thanks
Trevlo said:
I'm sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but I searched and nothing came up. When you root your phone does that mean you no longer can receive over the air updates? Or is that only if you have custom ROM's installed? That being said, is the ROM that you install to gain root access considered a custom ROM? Sorry... I feel like a n00b but I had to ask. :] Thanks
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Originally Posted by WormDoes
http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/306774-simple-newbie-questions.html
"If you're rooted and you've deleted any bloatware and you try and install the ota update it will not update successfully. You can unroot and update, but be warned a lot of the time an ota update will also correct the current exploits that were used to achieve root access. If you are rooted it's usually a good idea and easier to flash a ROM that includes the update already. The developers get a hold of the source codes a few weeks before VZW actually pushes it to your phone and you don't have to wait for jcase, unrevoked, or whomever to find a new way to root if the ota breaks root access.
Hope this helps"
I was searching the same thing earlier bro and this is the answer I found.
Does this mean if I don't delete bloatware and just freeze it, then I can still get the updates? I read that article and I didn't see them answer whether or not getting an OTA update would take root off. Thanks for the response!
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Trevlo said:
Does this mean if I don't delete bloatware and just freeze it, then I can still get the updates? I read that article and I didn't see them answer whether or not getting an OTA update would take root off. Thanks for the response!
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No the point is if you root, have SU, and/or a custom recovery, the update will fail.
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Good deal. Thank you for the info.
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So if I'm reading this correctly, a corollary is that if you intend to root but haven't, its likely a good idea to do it before the OTA is pushed, or else you'll have to wait for the developers to figure out how to root the new one?
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More then likely any important updates/fixes/etc will turn up in ROMs anyways.
so how do you disable updates?
Nikolai2.1 said:
No the point is if you root, have SU, and/or a custom recovery, the update will fail.
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so how do you disable updates I have a galaxy s2 4g service sprint I ve been searching around how to disable updates I keep getting prompt for one and it wont install root blocking it from installing I guess I just want to turn it of I read use bloat ware or titanum backup tried both same issue. I thought this would be an easy fix.
arcolino1 said:
so how do you disable updates I have a galaxy s2 4g service sprint I ve been searching around how to disable updates I keep getting prompt for one and it wont install root blocking it from installing I guess I just want to turn it of I read use bloat ware or titanum backup tried both same issue. I thought this would be an easy fix.
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try this it works
only difference for you will be lines 4 and 5
look for your current ro.build.fingerprint and change it to the current update...
oh and also don't forget to delete the update from your cache
If you are comfortable editing the build.prop then follow these directions.
Directions:
1. Use root explorer and navigate to /system
2. Mount as r/w
3. Long press on build.prop then click on Open With then Text Editor
4. Find the line ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/FP1:user/release-keys
5. Change FP1 or FP5 in that line to FP8
6. Press the menu button on the phone and click on Save and Exit
7. Mount back to r/o
8. Reboot phone
cujo6801 said:
try this it works
only difference for you will be lines 4 and 5
look for your current ro.build.fingerprint and change it to the current update...
oh and also don't forget to delete the update from your cache
If you are comfortable editing the build.prop then follow these directions.
Directions:
1. Use root explorer and navigate to /system
2. Mount as r/w
3. Long press on build.prop then click on Open With then Text Editor
4. Find the line ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/FP1:user/release-keys
5. Change FP1 or FP5 in that line to FP8
6. Press the menu button on the phone and click on Save and Exit
7. Mount back to r/o
8. Reboot phone
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I attached the file for more info.
mine reads:
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SPH-D710/SPH-D710:4.0.4/IMM76I/FI27:user/release-keys
do I change the FI to something else? if so this change will not brick my phone? this is my only cell connection to outside world.
the download system update that wants to install is a FL24 is it because the phone knows FI the FL will not install?
You could just rename otacerts to otacerts.bak and then rename updater.apk to updater.bak.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
arcolino1 said:
I attached the file for more info.
mine reads:
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SPH-D710/SPH-D710:4.0.4/IMM76I/FI27:user/release-keys
do I change the FI to something else? if so this change will not brick my phone? this is my only cell connection to outside world.
the download system update that wants to install is a FL24 is it because the phone knows FI the FL will not install?
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Yes change the FI27 to FL24
Should do it for you..
Disclaimer.. I don't know your phone but this has worked for me and many others on the Samsung charge...
I don't think it will brick your phone..
Make sure you have a backup .
SENT FROM THE DOG POUND
cujo6801 said:
Yes change the FI27 to FL24
Should do it for you..
Disclaimer.. I don't know your phone but this has worked for me and many others on the Samsung charge...
I don't think it will brick your phone..
Make sure you have a backup .
SENT FROM THE DOG POUND
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what additional info do you need from my phone, that will make this a more sure ok to do for sure no worries ? what about
what disconnecktie recommended "You could just rename otacerts to otacerts.bak and then rename updater.apk to updater.bak"
is that safer, not sure where to find those files? I am doing titanium back. but i do not want to go through the hassel of reloading everything back on the phone.
Either way will work but the otacerts and updater both just catch ota information when it is sent out. You aren't deleting anything so it is impossible to brick from it. The otacerts is in /system/etc and the updater apk is in /system/app or course. Use a root file explorer like es file explorer and mount system as read/write.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
disconnecktie said:
Either way will work but the otacerts and updater both just catch ota information when it is sent out. You aren't deleting anything so it is impossible to brick from it. The otacerts is in /system/etc and the updater apk is in /system/app or course. Use a root file explorer like es file explorer and mount system as read/write.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
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so do I wait to see the update icon? then do the process
and to be clear the process is?
go to /system/etc then rename otacerts to otacerts.bak save it
then go to /system/app then rename update.apk to update.bak save it
how long does that change last if they are pushing the update wont it just come right back?
arcolino1 said:
so do I wait to see the update icon? then do the process
and to be clear the process is?
go to /system/etc then rename otacerts to otacerts.bak save it
then go to /system/app then rename update.apk to update.bak save it
how long does that change last if they are pushing the update wont it just come right back?
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They won't be able to push it anymore after that. Change it then reboot and they can't send then to you anymore.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
What he said...
SENT FROM THE DOG POUND
disconnecktie said:
They won't be able to push it anymore after that. Change it then reboot and they can't send then to you anymore.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
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ok, so to be clear I do not see the files now in those locations
otacerts and updater.apk
will I see them after the update icon comes back?
arcolino1 said:
ok, so to be clear I do not see the files now in those locations
otacerts and updater.apk
will I see them after the update icon comes back?
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Are you using a thunderbolt? If you're not then you're in the wrong forum and should probably post your questions there.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
he has a GS2....
but mine should work....
take the info to your phone section here on XDA and ask what they think...
good luck
Just curious. House do you go about changing the carrier name of pull form menu on Homer screen and maybe lock screen, USA it in build.prop? Maybe this line?
ro.cdma.home.operator.alpha=U.S. Cellular
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not sure, try it but back up the build.prop the only way I have done it is through qpst.
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2
Never used qpst or padt out any of that
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valentinoh said:
not sure, try it but back up the build.prop the only way I have done it is through qpst.
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2
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not on build.prop.... Tried changing every us cellular line to moparfreak worry no luck
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Some roms got into settings under status bar tweaks put anything you want, cm7.2 for example.
Sent from my MB855 using XDA
On stock.... Locked bootloader
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you want to edit framework-res.apk
see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494210
if you're that desperate i can edit the framework for you to change the eri text.
plus you can't mess up your phone. if it bootloops sbf back to stock. you won't lose anything other than root.
na7q said:
if you're that desperate i can edit the framework for you to change the eri text.
plus you can't mess up your phone. if it bootloops sbf back to stock. you won't lose anything other than root.
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I like to know how myself, without being scared. And never sbf'd before, never anything thru a computer, always used terminal out modified files via es file explorer
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Tutorial: How To Change Sprint Banner On Motorola Photon 4G
Guys,
I'm a Photon user and I was facing few problems related to Banners / Carrier Name on my photon like even after flashing NAM/PRL, it only shows "Sprint" as Network Name and not my actual network name.
Did so many R&D on this and finally I've made a file for the same which shows network name as per your requirements.
How to:
1. Your phone must be Rooted.
2. Download the attached zip file & extract it.
3. Copy & Paste the eri.xml (attached) file on Internal Storage
4. Open Root Explorer or any other file explorer you use.
5. Copy the eri.xml (attached) file.. (Long press on file and select copy)
6. Paste it in "/data" folder of Root of your file system.
7. Now long press the eri.xml file and tap permission and select all check boxes. Give it full permission.
8. Exit the Root Explorer
9. Restart your phone
Voila.. Your phone will now show... "moparfreak" as Carrier Name
Note: If you want to change network name to your desired one, simply edit the file with any text editor and replace "moparfreak" with new name. Just don't forget to give it full permission everytime you edit it...
matriX1218 said:
Guys,
I'm a Photon user and I was facing few problems related to Banners / Carrier Name on my photon like even after flashing NAM/PRL, it only shows "Sprint" as Network Name and not my actual network name.
Did so many R&D on this and finally I've made a file for the same which shows network name as per your requirements.
How to:
1. Your phone must be Rooted.
2. Download the attached zip file & extract it.
3. Copy & Paste the eri.xml (attached) file on Internal Storage
4. Open Root Explorer or any other file explorer you use.
5. Copy the eri.xml (attached) file.. (Long press on file and select copy)
6. Paste it in "/data" folder of Root of your file system.
7. Now long press the eri.xml file and tap permission and select all check boxes. Give it full permission.
8. Exit the Root Explorer
9. Restart your phone
Voila.. Your phone will now show... "moparfreak" as Carrier Name
Note: If you want to change network name to your desired one, simply edit the file with any text editor and replace "moparfreak" with new name. Just don't forget to give it full permission everytime you edit it...
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Moparfreak let me know if this eri file works for you!
Sent from my MB853 using XDA
na7q said:
Moparfreak let me know if this eri file works for you!
Sent from my MB853 using XDA
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it worked and doesn't even look half the length of other eri.xmls. But it only said it for a minute while loading, now domestic roaming is what it says, haha, this one is shorter so ill play with it
*EDIT* well that didn't take much playing with, thanks guys! Even locked bootloader, getting my phone how I want I love this community
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You're welcome brother...
sent from Motorola Photon 4G
moparfreak426 said:
it worked and doesn't even look half the length of other eri.xmls. But it only said it for a minute while loading, now domestic roaming is what it says, haha, this one is shorter so ill play with it
*EDIT* well that didn't take much playing with, thanks guys! Even locked bootloader, getting my phone how I want I love this community
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inspecting the eri file. it's exactly the same as the one i had given you mopartfreak! haha. so you must have goofed on the one i sent you?
na7q said:
inspecting the eri file. it's exactly the same as the one i had given you mopartfreak! haha. so you must have goofed on the one i sent you?
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maybe.... So sorry for the trouble...
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matriX1218 said:
You're welcome brother...
sent from Motorola Photon 4G
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i thought this would be a relevant post to thank, i searched the name of the person who fixed data on jelly bean so i could thank ya. thanks brotha1
ps; i spilt gatorade on my keyboard, so i have no shift key. hence the 1 = exclamation mark
Anything for this community...
Currently working on custom gb rom for my country...
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I rooted my photon a few days ago and I'm getting a lot of "your device isn't - - >>
I have a problem, I rooted my photon a few days ago and I'm getting a lot of "your device isn't compatible with this version" on the play market. Any ideas on how to fix this?
This NEVER happened before Ever.
45 views and no answer's! THIS PROBLEM IS GETTING VERY OLD VERY QUICK! I NEED ANSWERS TO FIX PROBLEM!
nasateen13 said:
I have a problem, I rooted my photon a few days ago and I'm getting a lot of "your device isn't compatible with this version" on the play market. Any ideas on how to fix this?
This NEVER happened before Ever.
45 views and no answer's! THIS PROBLEM IS GETTING VERY OLD VERY QUICK! I NEED ANSWERS TO FIX PROBLEM!
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This happening from root isnt very common. Wipe cache/dalvik/, fix permissions, boot. Go to manage apps select play store, wipe its data, reboot.
nasateen13 said:
I have a problem, I rooted my photon a few days ago and I'm getting a lot of "your device isn't compatible with this version" on the play market. Any ideas on how to fix this?
This NEVER happened before Ever.
45 views and no answer's! THIS PROBLEM IS GETTING VERY OLD VERY QUICK! I NEED ANSWERS TO FIX PROBLEM!
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I CAN RAGE IN A THREAD POSTED IN THE WRONG SECTION TOO!!!!!!!
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but seriously tho you cant base the views, that could be people without an account.. or many people who dont know the answer.
how did you root the device? did you install cwm? roms? what version are you on etc.. have you tried to sbf back to full stock?
edit:
244 views and no reply by the OP. >.>
im having the same problem. i forgot how to wipe the cache. could anyone please help a brain dead out. lol
Go to Settings > Applications > All > Market and select “Clear Data.”
Open your file manager app.
If you are using ES File Explorer, navigate to Settings > Root Settings and enable “Root Explorer” and “Mount File System.” For Root Explorer, tap the r/w icon at the top of the screen.
Locate and open the file “build.prop” in the /system folder.
Create a backup for “build.prop.” To do that, copy the file and save it to another folder. You will also need to rename the file.
Go back to the original “build.prop” file. Open and edit it. If you are using ES File Explorer, you will need to long-press the file and open it in ES Note Editor.
Locate “ro.product.model” and “ro.product.manufacturer” and make the following changes (for this guide, we will be using Nexus S as an example):
ro.product.model = Nexus S
ro.product.manufacturer = samsung
After typing in the necessary changes, save the file.
Now try your play store
This is just a copy and paste. But If the model and manufacture is not photon and Motorola then set it to that. If it is photon and Motorola then set it as anotjer major high end device.
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this is what my file says already. I'm not seeing anything worng here...
ro.product.mode=Motorola Electrify
ro.product.model.number=MB853
rp.product.brand=MOTO
tsdeaton said:
Go to Settings > Applications > All > Market and select “Clear Data.”
Open your file manager app.
If you are using ES File Explorer, navigate to Settings > Root Settings and enable “Root Explorer” and “Mount File System.” For Root Explorer, tap the r/w icon at the top of the screen.
Locate and open the file “build.prop” in the /system folder.
Create a backup for “build.prop.” To do that, copy the file and save it to another folder. You will also need to rename the file.
Go back to the original “build.prop” file. Open and edit it. If you are using ES File Explorer, you will need to long-press the file and open it in ES Note Editor.
Locate “ro.product.model” and “ro.product.manufacturer” and make the following changes (for this guide, we will be using Nexus S as an example):
ro.product.model = Nexus S
ro.product.manufacturer = samsung
After typing in the necessary changes, save the file.
Now try your play store
This is just a copy and paste. But If the model and manufacture is not photon and Motorola then set it to that. If it is photon and Motorola then set it as anotjer major high end device.
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Kilyar74 said:
this is what my file says already. I'm not seeing anything worng here...
ro.product.model-Motorola Electrify
ro.product.model.number=MB853
rp.product.brand=MOTO
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Then try changing it to Galaxy nexus. Take out the mode number and put Samsung as the brand or change it to ro.product.manufacture=Samsung
Edit: or Nexus S
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build.prop
this is a copy of my current build.prop
Kilyar74 said:
this is a copy of my current build.prop
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Ok what app are you trying download? I'll try and if it downloads for me then I'll send you a modified version of yours. Copying everything from the top if mine into yours but still keeping your ril and other information.
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does anyone have a stock build.prop file i could look at?
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nearly anything from the playstore. cant update to flash 11. i purchased the game sentinal 3 homeworld that i cant install now. any apk that i have now other than what was preloaded i have had to find the apk off the net and install it as a 3rd party file. hell i wasnt allowed to install facebook app.
just some that is not working
newegg
ifixit
root browser lite
superuser
all of these are saying they are incompatible with this version.
the word version is what is throwing up a red flag to me.
How about starting from scratch?
Backup with Titanium backup (only user apps).
Wipe data in recovery, flash full sbf, root again.
ok question. i rooted with torpedo. now im browsing my phone and when i open the SIM app it has some greyed out items about the sim card. problem is when i was stock i could never get into the SIM app. Cause since im with USCC we dont use sims. is there a way to reverse what torpedo did to my phone to relock it? and if there is can anyone help me figure it out???
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I'd be more than happy to start from scratch
wipe data in recovery.... you mean do a soft wipe in recovery mode?
how do i flash a full sbf? Im running a USCC 2.3.5 OTA electrify i didnt think we could flash anything since we have a locked bootloader
where can i get a full sbf?
peetr_ said:
How about starting from scratch?
Backup with Titanium backup (only user apps).
Wipe data in recovery, flash full sbf, root again.
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Op has plenty of sufficient replies. No need to hijack his thread kilyar:what:
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i did a lot more reading over the net and found the cause of this issue for me. it was my DPI on my phone. my phone was set to 260DPI instead of the 240 dpi it should be for my phone.
http://androidforums.com/verizon-ga...7191-your-device-isnt-compatible-version.html
after 9 soft wipes and a ton of re-rooting and file swapping and headaches it boiled down to that little change i made for better vid quality.
i know i hijacked this thread without intention and am sorry for it but hopfully someone else can learn from this.
thank you to all that helped in advice and information.
Perfect, you found it.
tsdeaton said:
Go to Settings > Applications > All > Market and select “Clear Data.”
Open your file manager app.
If you are using ES File Explorer, navigate to Settings > Root Settings and enable “Root Explorer” and “Mount File System.” For Root Explorer, tap the r/w icon at the top of the screen.
Locate and open the file “build.prop” in the /system folder.
Create a backup for “build.prop.” To do that, copy the file and save it to another folder. You will also need to rename the file.
Go back to the original “build.prop” file. Open and edit it. If you are using ES File Explorer, you will need to long-press the file and open it in ES Note Editor.
Locate “ro.product.model” and “ro.product.manufacturer” and make the following changes (for this guide, we will be using Nexus S as an example):
ro.product.model = Nexus S
ro.product.manufacturer = samsung
After typing in the necessary changes, save the file.
Now try your play store
This is just a copy and paste. But If the model and manufacture is not photon and Motorola then set it to that. If it is photon and Motorola then set it as anotjer major high end device.
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wanted to point out its actually the keys that filter apps in the market so like if you copied the keys from my jellybean rom:
ro.build.description=takju-user 4.1 JRN84D 392829 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=google/takju/maguro:4.1/JRN84D/392829:user/release-keys
i am definitely new to everything except how to basicly use an android. i had my moto photon 4g rooted about 4 weeks ago, everything was ok but i decided to get rid of my root and i found nothing simple on unrooting my device so i did a "factory reset" thought that would work and i was wrong, now my phone has no wifi and my internal storage erases it self if every time my phone turns off. i recently found this forum 2.3.4-4.5.1A-1_SUN-198_7-CM 10/24/11 latest SBF build Stock ROM FIXED DATA [10/27], got everything i could find in the how to, the sbf file, rsd lite and the drivers. i follow the guide to a T and this error keeps popping up "SVF:106:1:2 sec_exception: b655,eddc,eb" i cant figure whats going on. im horribly stuck. thanks for the help
I take no credit for any of this but I followed the below link on my Rogers S4 and wallet is working perfect.
Description: This method will help you get Google Wallet working on your Galaxy S4, regardless if you have a TouchWiz-based ROM or AOSP-based and whether it's Odexed or Deodexed. This should also work on all US/Canadian Galaxy S4's.
Please Note: In order to use this method you need to be rooted[ and have a custom recovery.
Downloads (Version R96 v16)
com.modaco.xposed.wallet.apk
JFLTEVZW-Wallet-TW-JB-1.6-R96-v16.zip
JFLTEVZW-Wallet-AOSP-JB-1.6-R96-v16.zip
scripts.zip
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How to Apply Mod - Method A
1. Make sure you have no Google Wallet pre-installed, or if you do, reset data on it
2. Once you have reset the data, go to the Wallet app in your Application Manager
3. If you see "Uninstall Updates", select that button, but if you see "Disable" button leave it alone
4. Using a root explorer and text editor, change build.prop lines to correspond to this
Code:
ro.product.model=Galaxy Nexus
ro.product.name=yakju
ro.product.device=maguro
5. Keep an old version as a backup
6. Copy the TouchWiz or AOSP zip file for the mod to your phone/SD Card
7. Reboot into your recovery and flash the Google Wallet mod
8. Boot back into the OS and open Xposed Installer app (should be installed after flash)
9. Select "Install/Update" and allow root access if it asks
10. Reboot your device
11. Download and install Paul's Xposed Wallet apk
12. Launch Xposed Installer app again and go to the "Modules" tab
13. Enable the module by checking the checkbox for it
14. Reboot your device again
15. Now open Google Wallet and setup everything as needed (PIN/Security/Cards, etc...)
16. After it is all setup and working, change your modified build.prop back to the below lines
Code:
ro.product.model=SCH-I545
ro.product.name=jfltevzw
ro.product.device=jfltevzw
17. Reboot your phone normally one last time and you will be all set
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How to Apply Mod - Method B
1. Make sure you have no Google Wallet pre-installed, or if you do, reset data on it
2. Once you have reset the data, go to the Wallet app in your Application Manager
3. If you see "Uninstall Updates", select that button, but if you see "Disable" button leave it alone
4. Download "scripts.zip" file attached to OP below
5. Extract it on your computer
6. Install GScript LiteGScript Lite app from the Play Store
7. Make a folder on your Internal Storage (not SD Card) called "gscript"
8. Copy both scripts over to this folder
9. Launch GScript Lite
10. Add the scripts into the app (Menu key, Add Script, Load file, etc..)
11. Edit.sh will edit build.prop to modified and Stock.sh brings it back to stock
12. Run the Edit script (it's okay if GScript force closes)
13. Copy the TouchWiz or AOSP zip file for the mod to your phone/SD Card
14. Reboot into your recovery and flash the Google Wallet mod
15. Boot back into the OS and open Xposed Installer app (should be installed after flash)
16. Select "Install/Update" and allow root access if it asks
17. Reboot your device again
18. Download and install Paul's Xposed Wallet apk
19. Launch Xposed Installer app again and go to the "Modules" tab
20. Enable the module by checking the checkbox for it
21. Reboot your device again
22. Now open Google Wallet and setup everything as needed (PIN/Security/Cards, etc...)
23. After it is all setup, launch GScript Lite and run the Stock.sh script
24. Reboot your phone normally one last time and you will be all set
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When Changing Roms
1. Open Google Wallet
2. Press the Menu key on your device
3. Select "Settings"
4. Select "Reset Google Wallet app"
5. Select "Reset" button
6. Flash your new ROM and/or wipe as needed
7. Follow Method A or B again from the beginning
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Updating to New Version Anytime
1. Follow Method A (steps #4 and 5) or B (steps #9 and 12)
2. Reboot your device
3. Open the Play Store and update Google Wallet
4. Open Google Wallet and test everything is working
5. If all is good, follow Method A (step #16) or B (step #23)
6. Reboot your device again and confirm everything still working
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Credits
Credit goes to open1your1eyes0 for providing the original thread (Original Post)
Credit goes to PaulOBrien for providing the patched Google Wallet apk (Original Post)
Credit goes to tonu42 for creating the original thread for the mod (Original Post)
Credit goes to rovo89 for creating the Xposed Mod (Original Post)
Credit goes to joemagistro for creating the deodexed-only version of this mod in the T-Mobile Galaxy S4 section (Original Post)
Definitely going to be looking into this right now.
Is this different from...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278276
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282904
scott14719 said:
Is this different from...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278276
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282904
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Yes, and the top one is only for deodex so not all people can use it. The bottom one put me in a boot loop so it might work for all US odexed ROMs but not Canadian. The one I've posted appears to work for all Canadian and US deodex or odexed
Thanks! Working for me... at least running, haven't tried to use it in a store yet.
I switched my build.prop back to my AT&T one after setting it up, not the Verizon one shown here.
Running Goldeneye 1.3 deodex and following the instructions for Option A to the letter and it keeps giving me a message saying that Google Wallet can't be configured and to check my network. I have cellular signal and I am connected to my WiFi. Trying Option B now....
*EDIT* Just tried Option B and getting the same error. "Device Not Ready. Wallet is unable to proceed unitl the device is fully initialized. Make sure the device has network access and try rebooting if the problem persists." I've tried all that and still not having any luck. ugh.
I'm not one hundred percent but I think you have to change the ro.product to the following
SGH-I337
Instead of vzw to att for the bottom two
AT&T S4 | MDOB | Faux123 003m | xda premium
Cool working for me on roger ,just have to try when i go get my coffee tomorrow !
I use method 1 but, i put back my default device ,model and name
Thanks op
I have wallet set up but purchases keep getting declined anyone no why?
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SEscobedo said:
Running Goldeneye 1.3 deodex and following the instructions for Option A to the letter and it keeps giving me a message saying that Google Wallet can't be configured and to check my network. I have cellular signal and I am connected to my WiFi. Trying Option B now....
*EDIT* Just tried Option B and getting the same error. "Device Not Ready. Wallet is unable to proceed unitl the device is fully initialized. Make sure the device has network access and try rebooting if the problem persists." I've tried all that and still not having any luck. ugh.
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The below quote should get it working, its what I did nd i'm not having that issue myself anymore.
Khalsa4G said:
I'm not one hundred percent but I think you have to change the ro.product to the following
SGH-I337
Instead of vzw to att for the bottom two
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love_in_slowmotion said:
I have wallet set up but purchases keep getting declined anyone no why?
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Works for me at McDonalds and Tim Hortons, my usual places. Make sure you've got the right card set up?
kylecore said:
The below quote should get it working, its what I did nd i'm not having that issue myself anymore.
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Works for me at McDonalds and Tim Hortons, my usual places. Make sure you've got the right card set up?
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Yes
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How do I know if my ROM is deodexed or not? I'm on task aokp
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kylecore said:
The below quote should get it working, its what I did nd i'm not having that issue myself anymore.
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So would it be:
ro.product.model=SGH-I337
ro.product.name=jflteatt
ro.product.device=jflteatt
?
Dallenn said:
How do I know if my ROM is deodexed or not? I'm on task aokp
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Look in System / Apps find a system app and see if it has a odex file below it
I don't think Task aokp is odex though.
SEscobedo said:
So would it be:
ro.product.model=SGH-I337
ro.product.name=jflteatt
ro.product.device=jflteatt
?
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I believe so, if you edit in Root Explorer it will automatically make a backup incase it doesn't work
SEscobedo said:
So would it be:
ro.product.model=SGH-I337
ro.product.name=jflteatt
ro.product.device=jflteatt
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Yes but no.
ro.product.model=SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
ro.product.name=jflteuc
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MikeC4510 said:
Yes but no.
ro.product.model=SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
ro.product.name=jflteuc
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ro.product.model=SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
ro.product.name=jflteuc
ro.product.device=jflteatt
? Or would I not even touch device.
im getting a device not ready error after i followed all instructions...
any idea?
1337M
fadim14 said:
im getting a device not ready error after i followed all instructions...
any idea?
1337M
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Look above your post and try the build prop edit. I'll have to update the OP when I'm home
done. Same error
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Try changing your 1 to an I on the model it's not a 1337 it's an I337
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Just rooted my Verizon galaxy S4. Pain in the ars compared to the Droids that I've had for the past 6 years. Maybe just different.Not really interested in changing out Rom, but really need to have tether. I have unlimited and use about 16 gbs per month for business. I know that there's a thread on xda for tehter, but its somewhat old and can't see anyone that's used it or applied it for the MK2 build. Have tried numerous WiFi apps on market and none work. Also the.the thread on xda is somewhat over my head. Anything else out there. Hows this, since I don't do this for a living and don't have the patience to do the tether package ...theres 50.00 bucks to help me get tether and to understand it a little better. Use to change the entitlement on the droids and had tether, but the process on the galaxy is stumping me. let me know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981
This thread is updated for MK2. Relatively simple as the primary method is to simply copy and paste in a root explorer.
MK2 tether
AdelosMeansUnknown said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981
This thread is updated for MK2. Relatively simple as the primary method is to simply copy and paste in a root explorer.
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This is the part that's beyond me. I know it must be frustrating to deal with us out here, but any and all help is very much appreciated.
1.Download the modded framework-res.apk from here for MJ7 or here for MK2 then copy it to /system first then change framework-res.apk's permissions to rw-r--r-- (chmod 644) and then MOVE it to /system/framework and overwrite framework-res.apk. Then reboot and you should have tethering!
Do I do a direct download to the phone? or or to desktop and than to system. and so on. again any help is appreciated This is why I go to YouTube and have a 8th grader show me how to do it. Kind of embarrassing for a guy that's in his fifties. But than again my work and what I do for a living is beyond allot of people...Thanks
truckerd said:
Just rooted my Verizon galaxy S4. Pain in the ars compared to the Droids that I've had for the past 6 years. Maybe just different.Not really interested in changing out Rom, but really need to have tether. I have unlimited and use about 16 gbs per month for business. I know that there's a thread on xda for tehter, but its somewhat old and can't see anyone that's used it or applied it for the MK2 build. Have tried numerous WiFi apps on market and none work. Also the.the thread on xda is somewhat over my head. Anything else out there. Hows this, since I don't do this for a living and don't have the patience to do the tether package ...theres 50.00 bucks to help me get tether and to understand it a little better. Use to change the entitlement on the droids and had tether, but the process on the galaxy is stumping me. let me know
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I also have unlimited. Have you tried using PDAnet+? When I upgraded from 4.2.2 MKD to 4.3 MK2 my Foxfi app quit working and then I tried PDAnet+ and it works like a charm.
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tether pdanet
Terri M said:
I also have unlimited. Have you tried using PDAnet+? When I upgraded from 4.2.2 MKD to 4.3 MK2 my Foxfi app quit working and then I tried PDAnet+ and it works like a charm.
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Have used PdaNet in the past. Cant get it to work on this build...Weird
I'm on MK2 with Surge's tether. I found it much easier to unpack the zip on my desktop and move the files to the root of my external SdCard. Once you have all four files in the folder on your external SdCard, download Terminal Emulator to your phone from the play store, open it and type in the commands letter for letter (double check your spelling and spacing). The script runs, the phone reboots, and voila tether works through the hotspot app no problem.
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In addition if you use the script through Terminal Emulator you have a nice way to return to stock - just type in the commands for the untether script.
I had to undo the tether to accept the OTA from MJ7 to MK2. However, the next OTA should be kitkat, so who knows if this will even be an issue or if we'll still be able to tether this way.
Question on the root on the sd card..Do I make a file, no file on in E'S file mgr.
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truckerd said:
This is the part that's beyond me. I know it must be frustrating to deal with us out here, but any and all help is very much appreciated.
1.Download the modded framework-res.apk from here for MJ7 or here for MK2 then copy it to /system first then change framework-res.apk's permissions to rw-r--r-- (chmod 644) and then MOVE it to /system/framework and overwrite framework-res.apk. Then reboot and you should have tethering!
Do I do a direct download to the phone? or or to desktop and than to system. and so on. again any help is appreciated This is why I go to YouTube and have a 8th grader show me how to do it. Kind of embarrassing for a guy that's in his fifties. But than again my work and what I do for a living is beyond allot of people...Thanks
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I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
I use wanam xposed and xposed. There's an option to turn off tethering provisioning their.
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AdelosMeansUnknown said:
I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
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Just to double check where Im putting this file.. Theirs one[ sys file] and one[ system] in Devise, I did check the root explorer but couldn't find system write in the settings.
truckerd said:
Just to double check where Im putting this file.. Theirs one[ sys file] and one[ system] in Devise, I did check the root explorer but couldn't find system write in the settings.
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The system file. If there is one (depends on file manager used) it should be the option below the root explorer option.
Which file mgr. do you suggest?
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AdelosMeansUnknown said:
I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
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That's a great explanation.
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