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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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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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.
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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.
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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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I found a fix on XDA forums right here. Instead of 'asia' I input north-american into the gps.conf file. For those of you that don't want tolook for the file, I have supplied the gps.conf file for you to download right here. Post responses with how well this works. Works 100% of the time for me nearly instant locks on all gingerbread ROM's I put on my device.
If you are downloading my file, simply use adb to push it to /system/etc/ and you are golden.
**Warning|Disclaimer|Blah Blah**
If you brick your phone I am not responsible ... yadda yadda, ya'll know the drill.
thank you! that did solve the problems i've been having with the latest cm builds.
Wow! Thank you so much! I went from a 2+ minute lock to a <20 second lock.
I did find a method to make this adjustment simpler. I used root explorer, available in the market, then simply copied your 'gps.text' file to system/etc. I then deleted the gps.conf file and renamed gps.text to gps.conf. Finally, I rebooted and opened maps, enabled gps, and waited for a lock. Then, after I was locked I did one final reboot and behold, locked in less than 20 seconds.
So, maybe not simpler but it can all be done without adb, straight from the phone.
Nevertheless, thank you, thank you, annnnnd thank you!
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Did you guys use his file or make your own? Mine already said North America but was missing the extra servers.
skulnik, is your phone s-off? I can never make that kind of change with root explorer. It acts like it did something, but it doesn't. Same with ADB if the phone is on.
I read on another thread that apparently if you are s-off, you need to go into recovery, mount system and then use adb to push the files.
I am not sure this worked for me though, once I got the file in there, nothing much changed. I used the old fix which involved putting the cm6 gpslib.so file into the system/etc folder. Using both, I seemed to get a quick lock.
I made flashable fix for myself that includes both fixes and the wifi fix (just in case) and things seem better on both CM7 and the xm rom based on CM7.
The extra servers is what made the difference for me. Glad that this is helping. I stopped using cm7 for the longest time because GPS wouldn't lock for me. I loaded the xm7 and is was so awesome I just HAD to find something to make GPS work because I rely on it all the time. Downtown San Antonio is very easy for me to get lost in and MapQuest was never reliable.
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I used a different file after reading his method. However same concept of replacing the config file. I'm just rooted without s off. Another method to replace the file is to mount via clockwork and use android commander to push the file. FYI after this i now I get an accurate gps lock in under 10 seconds.
WhoWhere said:
I used a different file after reading his method... after this i now I get an accurate gps lock in under 10 seconds.
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What file did you use or what did your file contain? Locks are still taking around a 1 min for me.
ovar said:
What file did you use or what did your file contain? Locks are still taking around a 1 min for me.
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I used the gps.conf file for the us midwest file on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630
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I used the gps.conf file for the us midwest file on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630
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Thanks a ton. Instant locks!
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I used the gps.conf file for the us midwest file on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630
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You just used the gps.conf file right? Nothing else?
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You just used the gps.conf file right? Nothing else?
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Yep thats all I did. But you may want to use a different file based off your location if you aren't in that area of the us
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Yep thats all I did. But you may want to use a different file based off your location if you aren't in that area of the us
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Thanks! I used the southwest file and I am getting real fast locks, even indoors. I wonder if I need to keep a northeast file for when I travel east.
Just want to make sure i get the steps right, all i have to do is unzip the .zip file, put gps.conf in platform-tools folder for android sdk, run adb and type "adb push gps.conf /system/etc/" right? It's been a while since i did any sort of work with adb, so i don't want any major goof-up.
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Just want to make sure i get the steps right, all i have to do is unzip the .zip file, put gps.conf in platform-tools folder for android sdk, run adb and type "adb push gps.conf /system/etc/" right? It's been a while since i did any sort of work with adb, so i don't want any major goof-up.
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You could do that or a more foul proof method would be to use android commander. Just mount the system in clockwork plug your phone in "assuming you already have adb, jdk etc. Installed" and push it that way. Android commander is pretty much a gui for adb... also could push it in terminal emulator if you were feeling adventurus. hope this helps. Android commander is most likely going to be the safest method for you. That way you can easily do a backup of the file. Though I would do a nandroid backup just to be safe.
WhoWhere said:
You could do that or a more foul proof method would be to use android commander. Just mount the system in clockwork plug your phone in "assuming you already have adb, jdk etc. Installed" and push it that way. Android commander is pretty much a gui for adb... also could push it in terminal emulator if you were feeling adventurus. hope this helps. Android commander is most likely going to be the safest method for you. That way you can easily do a backup of the file. Though I would do a nandroid backup just to be safe.
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Haha thanks, definitely gonna give Android commander a try. And definitely gonna remember that nandroid backup (lol, learned it the hard way today).
txdeathray said:
Haha thanks, definitely gonna give Android commander a try. And definitely gonna remember that nandroid backup (lol, learned it the hard way today).
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Sorry guys, no dice for me, same performance as before.... dunno why...
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Ekorshus said:
Sorry guys, no dice for me, same performance as before.... dunno why...
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hmm can't imagine why it would be different for you. Did you push the correct GPS file for your location & confirm that it took the change /view the file after you pushed the file/rebooted your phone?
Yeah, took the midwest file & moved it to the system/etc folder & removed the old file., did it all w/ root explorer rebooted the phone & everything... got the same performance as I did before, 2 min or so for a lock. Then consecutive, immediate locks as long as I didn't leave the maps app alone for too long.. @ one point I wound up using gpsfix to actually get a damn lock, it was so bad....
I'll just have to settle for slow locks.
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Ekorshus said:
Yeah, took the midwest file & moved it to the system/etc folder & removed the old file., did it all w/ root explorer rebooted the phone & everything... got the same performance as I did before, 2 min or so for a lock. Then consecutive, immediate locks as long as I didn't leave the maps app alone for too long.. @ one point I wound up using gpsfix to actually get a damn lock, it was so bad....
I'll just have to settle for slow locks.
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Hmm. I wonder if it's a hardware or driver problem. One thing I did want to note; I had tried using the latest version of root explorer to replace the file, mounting the system as write, etc prior to using adb. The result showed the file as being replaced however after rebooting to confirm changes the file was back to default. It might be worth double checking the file to confirm that the replacement actually took. If not possibly mount the system in clockwork and push the file using adb.
Hmmmmm, good call, I DID make sure to mount the system as r/w as opposed to r/o but I didn't chk to see if the file got overwritten by the system on restart (if I'm understanding you correctly?).
I'll try it again, this time using adb...
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Here is the correct way to use root explorer for manually replacing system files:
1. Mount the system as r/w (read/write) per the top right corner. Navigate to the file that you plan to replace (e.g., system/framework/framework.jar).
2. Copy (not move) the file and paste it somewhere on your SD card (internal or external, doesn't matter - as long as you can locate it in case you need to put it back). Rename the file you just pasted, but very subtly. For example, when renaming framework.jar, I would only throw something in front of the file name, such as "Backup - framework.jar", so I can easily distinguish it from the new file if I put them in the same spot.
3. NANDROID BACKUP!
4. Download/put on your sd card (whatever you do) the new file that you want to replace the old one with.
5. Move the new file to /system (not in a subfolder yet). Here you will change the permissions, which is crucial to avoid FCs and problems. In root explorer, you would long press the file, press permissions, and set them to whatever the old file's permissions are. This may require going to verify what they are before starting this step. For example, in a lot of cases, the permissions will be RW-R-R. In Root Explorer, this would mean checking the first two boxes on the first line and only the first box on the next two lines. In any situation, confirm that the permissions you see after you've changed them (right below the file name) match exactly what you're replacing.
6. Ensure that your new file is correctly named to exactly what it is replacing (case actually matters) and double check the permissions.
7. Move your new file to the folder, root explorer will ask if you want to replace the file. Confirm.
8. Back out of root explorer and immediately reboot.
No force closes, no problems .
It may seem like a lot to someone who doesn't do it often but for me, I actually do this method faster than any other and fly through it every time. I got tired of seeing people explain ways to use Root Explorer which result in bootloops, FCs, etc. without fail. So, I decided to put an end to it.
Great post Simba501! Thank you for this...
Obviously a "noob" thing I'm over-looking but when I try and paste the file I'm moving into /system it's prompting me that it's "read-only"?
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Obviously a "noob" thing I'm over-looking but when I try and paste the file I'm moving into /system it's prompting me that it's "read-only"?
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Toggle "Mount R/W" button at the top.
Audiochild said:
Great post Simba501! Thank you for this...
Obviously a "noob" thing I'm over-looking but when I try and paste the file I'm moving into /system it's prompting me that it's "read-only"?
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Sounds like you need to mount \system as read-write. There is a button in the upper right corner of root explorer to mount
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Thanks wonner and kbilly70! That was the issue
Awsome. Bookmarked!
thanks for the awesome guide. worked great for me!
Thanks, that clears things up.
I'm still wondering, though, how does one handle certificate files etc? For example, the ones found in this fix provided by zdzihu, in the META-INF folder.
kZard said:
Thanks, that clears things up.
I'm still wondering, though, how does one handle certificate files etc? For example, the ones found in this fix provided by zdzihu, in the META-INF folder.
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Those are only for flashing purposes. Not needed if you're not flashing it. You only need to pull everything besides that folder and place them appropriately.
Using this method resulted in "app not installed" tried it with black Google search box, and just now with Mms.apk rw-r--r-- backed up old one, but method didn't work... had to nandroid last time because phone wouldn't let me install backup or market version. Looks like I'm in for it again. fudge. what went wrong?
System folder was r/w and moved apk into system/app said OK to overwrite and used hard key back button to exit root explorer. Hard key power button and selected reboot within 1-4 seconds of moving apk over system app.
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Using this method resulted in "app not installed" tried it with black Google search box, and just now with Mms.apk rw-r--r-- backed up old one, but method didn't work... had to nandroid last time because phone wouldn't let me install backup or market version. Looks like I'm in for it again. fudge. what went wrong?
System folder was r/w and moved apk into system/app said OK to overwrite and used hard key back button to exit root explorer. Hard key power button and selected reboot within 1-4 seconds of moving apk over system app.
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You don't install it after placing it. Placing it in the folder does install it. If you put it there, ensure the permissions are correct, and reboot, it should work.
EDIT: I don't see any mention of setting the permissions, so that was probably the issue. Again, no need to "install" it; just put it in the appropriate folder and set the permissions.
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You don't install it after placing it. Placing it in the folder does install it. If you put it there, ensure the permissions are correct, and reboot, it should work.
EDIT: I don't see any mention of setting the permissions, so that was probably the issue. Again, no need to "install" it; just put it in the appropriate folder and set the permissions.
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I did state the permissions. It's in your quote lol. Your method caused my phone to say app not installed. I had trouble getting the default app back after your method failed. Why didn't it work? I'm telling you I followed it to a T.
Sgs2, android 2.3.6, unnamed rom, December 2011 entropy kernel
Edgarhighman said:
I did state the permissions. It's in your quote lol. Your method caused my phone to say app not installed. I had trouble getting the default app back after your method failed. Why didn't it work? I'm telling you I followed it to a T.
Sgs2, android 2.3.6, unnamed rom, December 2011 entropy kernel
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If the apk is compatible, it will work. At no point should you get an "application not installed" prompt, unless you attempted to manually install it at some point. If it wouldn't work, it just wouldn't appear in the app drawer: no prompt.
I guess this should be mentioned in the OP, but some times, clearing data of the application may be necessary after finishing. Usually a force stop at the most will allow you to see changes (which is why the steps include a reboot). You've piqued my interest. Post the files of question and I'll see if they work on my device. There was a similar issue someone else was having; I told him to redownload the apk and that was the problem. Some kind of botched file/download.
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can you edit or create new folders in the /sys directory?
mikoal said:
can you edit or create new folders in the /sys directory?
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No. Why would you want to?
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Simba501 said:
No. Why would you want to?
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just wondering what the limitations of root explorer are.
is it only that folder? and why that folder?
mikoal said:
just wondering what the limitations of root explorer are.
is it only that folder? and why that folder?
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You can edit and create new folders in that directory, but there's just no need to, unless you want to break the functionality of your phone.
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just wondering what the limitations of root explorer are.
is it only that folder? and why that folder?
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Idk: that's the only one I've seen. I've created folders in other directories. At any rate, virtually every modification you'll ever make will be in /data or /system.
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You can edit and create new folders in that directory, but there's just no need to, unless you want to break the functionality of your phone.
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It fails if attempting to create it within Root Explorer. You could use other means though (on a PC, an edited ROM zip, or potentially another root file manager). But again, no real reason to: other than for development purposes, perhaps. I'm no developer though, so I can't say.
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Idk: that's the only one I've seen. I've created folders in other directories. At any rate, virtually every modification you'll ever make will be in /data or /system.
It fails if attempting to create it within Root Explorer. You could use other means though (on a PC, an edited ROM zip, or potentially another root file manager). But again, no real reason to: other than for development purposes, perhaps. I'm no developer though, so I can't say.
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Ah okay, I was referring to ES file explorer, which can modify other files in that directory.
thanks to you both!
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.
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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?
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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
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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.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.
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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 am 24 hours into using my S4 and have a few questions I am on VRUAME7, rooted, and do not have a custom recovery installed.
1. I want to enable infinite home screen scrolling. I did some digging and found that if you edit system/csc/feature.xml as described here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033894
I tried this with both ES file explorer and 902 Text Editor and both will not let me edit and save the file since it is read only. On 902 it says EROFS read only system file Any thoughts? Anyway to make the file editable?
2. If I do not have a custom recovery is there any way to disable the ongoing wifi notification.
3. Anyway to sync bookmarks on the stock browser with chrome on a desktop? I have mobile chrome on the s4 but wanted to play with the stock broswer.
Thanks.
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I am 24 hours into using my S4 and have a few questions I am on VRUAME7, rooted, and do not have a custom recovery installed.
1. I want to enable infinite home screen scrolling. I did some digging and found that if you edit system/csc/feature.xml as described here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033894
I tried this with both ES file explorer and 902 Text Editor and both will not let me edit and save the file since it is read only. On 902 it says EROFS read only system file Any thoughts? Anyway to make the file editable?
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Using ES File Explorer, go in to tools/root explorer. Click "Mount R/W" click on the "RW" radio button next to /system. and hit "OK". Now you can edit your file. Don't forget to remount that /system as Read Only when you're done.
Thanks a lot. that worked. Do the other changes in the Galaxy note thread work on the s4 as well?
How did/are you rooted with that current ota? I just picked up a s4 today, vzw, and it seems we have lost root. Sorry if its off topic, just that I am interested to at least get root. Thanks
jackwagon06 said:
How did/are you rooted with that current ota? I just picked up a s4 today, vzw, and it seems we have lost root. Sorry if its off topic, just that I am interested to at least get root. Thanks
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If you already installed the OTA you're too late.
If not.... (I found a lot of this out right here on the forum):
1. Download the OTA but after the d/l delay the install for several hours
2. Root using the method on xda with ODIN and motochopper
3. Immediately download Voodoo OTA rootkeeper and back up root
4. Let the OTA update install
5. ***Do a factory reset (This allows you get the wifi toggle. Don't do what I did... i.e. set up your phone and then do a factory reset and then have to re-setup your phone)
6. After the factory reset when you reconnect to the play store supersu and ota will download automatically and you'll still have root (I did this).
Hope that helps.
Oh well.....looks like I am too late! Typical vzw.....I appreciate the heads up. Glad that you got it before..... I'm off to the "bounty link". I forgot how much bloat sucks, and to be stuck with it for now!
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Guys,
I can't post in the official thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/guide-headphone-speaker-volume-booster-t2819821
But I just wanted to confirm that if you root your device and follow the directions here, I've got confirmed working on the Sprint LS990 variant of this phone. The thread mentions nothing of this on Sprint or the LS990 but I can confirm that it is indeed working.
You'll need to:
1. Have root with SuperSU installed
2. Install Root Browser and 920 Text Editor (Available in market for free)
3. Navigate to system/etc and then mixer_paths.xml
4. Change file permissions to rw-r-r
5. Save to your downloads folder just in case you trash your phone or something
6. Navigate to markers mentioned in thread link above. The LS990 variant will have aforementioned markers listed approximately 15 lines later in the code. Edit them to your liking.
7. Save, reboot, pray not to get caught in limbo.
8. Enjoy having better sound than everyone else with a phone.
Just an FYI anyone attempting this: If you do not edit the permissions correctly when overwriting the file the phone will not boot. It will get stuck at the yellow sprint screen and you will have to preform a reset.
Root browser did not allow me to change permissions correctly and when going quickly I did not notice it when overwriting.
However, second attempt after recovery it worked great.
Thanks for the info TROPhouse
So i havnt edited yet but permissions look right here. Will they change after I edit and save. And then change them back right. I don't wanna get stuck since we have no custom recovery yet.
Did it. It was way worth sweatin through the reboot process. Haha.
Has anyone thats using Viper used this mod?
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sinisin said:
Has anyone thats using Viper used this mod?
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I'm using viper. Works perfect. After installing I moved the app from data/app to system/app. Heard people were having it being stopped after using it for awhile and this was there fix for that.
Kept having permission issue and was kind of nerve wrecking with no recovery.... However, phone sounds awesome now!
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Kept having permission issue and was kind of nerve wrecking with no recovery.... However, phone sounds awesome now!
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What settings did you end up with. I used 68 or 69 on all mine and it's pretty good. Not sure if I want it louder or quieter but it's definitely way better than stock was.
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What settings did you end up with. I used 68 or 69 on all mine and it's pretty good. Not sure if I want it louder or quieter but it's definitely way better than stock was.
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I did 69 which seems perfect to be honest... I mainly hear music at the gym and usually use soundcloud... at 69, I don't even get close to full volume on the phone now. Its perfect
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
Super loud
Thanks! Great volume!:victory:
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it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
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Don't know if this is too late to help, but...
I don't use 920, but my guess is there's an option somewhere (probably in settings for the app) to switch the file system to read - write mode, instead of read-only. I use the FX app, and that's what I had to do with it. Be sure to set it back to read-only when you're done.
dk2463 said:
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
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SUCCESS!
So you need to download an app that will mount your system, I used an app called mount/system. You launch it then select Mount r/w. Once you do that you have the needed access to edit the files as listed. I used this guide as well and had success....hope this helps others!
copy the original mixer_paths to your memory by ES file
edit it by notepad++ on windows and put it again in your memory
copy it from internal to your /system
highlight it and set permissions rw r r
move it from /system to /system/etc/
reboot and enjoy
Has anyone tryied playing with bluetooth volume i cant find where to change it any sugestions?
Nice, I haven't had any issues with my phone being too quiet, but I also came from a Verizon G2. Those were noticeably horrible for volume levels, so the G3 is a welcome change.
In regards to all the questions about which app to use for which function:
You could use Root Explorer, or any other file explorer that has root capabilities (ES File Explorer, Total Commander). You do NOT need to use a specific app set and if your file explorer can't mount/unmount the system partition with root permissions, try a new one because that one sucks.
You also should not be downloading three separate apps to accomplish this. It's kind of overkill to have a file explorer, a text editor, and a system partition mounter when any decent file explorer has all three of those built in. I think ROM Toolbox even has all those capabilities in the free version.
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Nice, I haven't had any issues with my phone being too quiet, but I also came from a Verizon G2. Those were noticeably horrible for volume levels, so the G3 is a welcome change.
In regards to all the questions about which app to use for which function:
You could use Root Explorer, or any other file explorer that has root capabilities (ES File Explorer, Total Commander). You do NOT need to use a specific app set and if your file explorer can't mount/unmount the system partition with root permissions, try a new one because that one sucks.
You also should not be downloading three separate apps to accomplish this. It's kind of overkill to have a file explorer, a text editor, and a system partition mounter when any decent file explorer has all three of those built in. I think ROM Toolbox even has all those capabilities in the free version.
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Agreed but I downloaded ES File Explorer and several others and I was unable to find the ability to mount as r/w. If the option is in those apps, it's very much hidden so an app to mount your file system then an editor was what I needed and it worked.
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Agreed but I downloaded ES File Explorer and several others and I was unable to find the ability to mount as r/w. If the option is in those apps, it's very much hidden so an app to mount your file system then an editor was what I needed and it worked.
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ES's current interface does hide a lot, and is in almost every way inferior to the original interface. But the option is there. It's also in FX (File Explorer) which is my root editor of choice.
the pursuit of sound quality! bullet for my valentine cant be heard on stock!!!!!!!
tried this. guess i messed up. stuck on spark screen. sat and read through the pages here. gotta fix my phone when i get home tonight.
what did you change you volume levels to?
So can those who have successfully made the edits share what volume levels you changed and what are the new numbers? I've made the change to mine and even with my $100 earphones there's distortion at what I feel is a low level. I'm thinking maybe there's a balance among these that I need to achieve?
thanks!
dk2463