OK...I have tried every fix I have come to find for this...no luck...hoping to pick your brains to see if you can help...I flashed a ROM and lost my efs folder...its there but is empty...I got all my functionality back after using Odin to flash mdk stock...but only aosp ROMs function due to factory mode on all touchwiz...I did have a backup of efs but go figure it got corrupted somehow...I can't edit the files to turn off factory mode because they aren't there...any help is much appreciated...I have been at this all day only managing to somehow get imei fixed and calling/data working...but can't get rid of factory mode...
Wow...I must really be screwed...40+ views and not even a useless spam comment...
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Wow...I must really be screwed...40+ views and not even a useless spam comment...
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Well... I'll throw out something useless and spammy....
That really sucks man.
I hope you figure that out.
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Well... I'll throw out something useless and spammy....
That really sucks man.
I hope you figure that out.
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Its not that bad...its fully usable as long as I'm on aosp...but its like all the contents of my efs are hidden in a different directory...can't find the file i need to edit to exit factory mode...i recreated the file with the help of another but it won't stick through reboots...i wish i had another s4 to extract the non specific parts from to try to fix mine...oh well...maybe il figure it out one day...til then no more touchwiz
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Its not that bad...its fully usable as long as I'm on aosp...but its like all the contents of my efs are hidden in a different directory...can't find the file i need to edit to exit factory mode...i recreated the file with the help of another but it won't stick through reboots...i wish i had another s4 to extract the non specific parts from to try to fix mine...oh well...maybe il figure it out one day...til then no more touchwiz
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I have two S4s
A sprint one on 4.4 TW
And this Verizon one on Liquid 4.4 if I can help you in any way just let me know. I'm not a dev or a programmer but I'm good at following directions and figuring things out so just let me know
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I have two S4s
A sprint one on 4.4 TW
And this Verizon one on Liquid 4.4 if I can help you in any way just let me know. I'm not a dev or a programmer but I'm good at following directions and figuring things out so just let me know
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If you can send me screen shots of the contents of the FactoryApp folder and its proper permisions and the text contained in the file inside there called factorymode and its correct permissions...with the file I created I can get my lockscreen and reboot menu working again and get rid of the large yellow box covering my homescreen...but it is gone again on reboot...maybe I'm not getting all the stuff right in the files or setting perms wrong...if you wouldn't mind that would be a huge step in the right direction and I would greatly appreciate it
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If you can send me screen shots of the contents of the FactoryApp folder and its proper permisions and the text contained in the file inside there called factorymode and its correct permissions...with the file I created I can get my lockscreen and reboot menu working again and get rid of the large yellow box covering my homescreen...but it is gone again on reboot...maybe I'm not getting all the stuff right in the files or setting perms wrong...if you wouldn't mind that would be a huge step in the right direction and I would greatly appreciate it
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Well it was worth a shot...lol...back to the drawing boards...I have a few ideas...and thank you for being so helpful
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Aparently there are three distinct startup screens. This is a guide to changing the last one, in my case its the O2 bubbles screen:
You need a 800x480 pic, rename/convert it to '00.png'
1. Use 'Root Explorer' and browse to the /system folder. (you can of course use any of the other file explorers with root permission out there)
2. There is a button above the folder list called 'Mount R/W' click it.
3. Now navigate to your '00.png' file and copy it.
4. Navigate to the /system/customization/BootAnimation/images/ folder and rename the '00.png' thats there '00bak.png'.
5. Paste your '00.png' file in there...DONE
Heres one I made earlier:
Thanks for the info mate
hello thank's for the info dude. can we use a .gif file ???
and how to get sound with image ? thank's again!
Thanks for the info, if it wasn't for you I would most definitely be interested in how to change the image.
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hello thank's for the info dude. can we use a .gif file ???
and how to get sound with image ? thank's again!
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I have no idea...have a go and report back
Sorry for the bump... Any tutorial on how to do this on 2.1?
I would imagine its the same.
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Nope, the /BootAnimation/images/ folders don't exist.
On 2.1, I found a /system/media/bootanimation.zip
with sub dirs /part0, /part1
in /part0 there is a 00000.png (which is the O2 boot screen).
Didn't try changing it, but I bet that will do the trick..
Will try & let you know..
Awesome, thanks. I'll also give it a blast once I get home fom college.
That didn't work, that is a zip file, cant find where it is being extracted in 2.1. Will keep searching.
Only got a quick chance to play with it yesterday, but I think the .zip file is the answer. I think the reason it didn't work for us because it wasn't signed. Will try editing, and then signing, the zip file later.
Sorry to bump an older thread, but I'm still having no luck. Anyone have links to a recent tutorial that'll work on 2.1/2.2?
Of course it doesn't work, it was just some developers attempt to get you all to spend money on 'Root Explorer' apps!
You didn't fall for that one
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Of course it doesn't work, it was just some developers attempt to get you all to spend money on 'Root Explorer' apps!
You didn't fall for that one
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For all the Trolls out there, you can use any file manager that gives you root permissions.
I was simply giving the steps 'I' did to get a different startup screen.
I'm sorry if I offended anyone by trying to help the community.
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dont have 2.2 yet but have you looked here : /system/customize/resource
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Only got a quick chance to play with it yesterday, but I think the .zip file is the answer. I think the reason it didn't work for us because it wasn't signed. Will try editing, and then signing, the zip file later.
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The bootanimation.zip IS the file you wanna change if you want a different boot up screen. I have a bunch of bootanimation.zip from previous Android device and they work but for some reason when I try to create my own or even just modify the stock one and re-zip, it just comes up with a black screen.
didnt get the stock dell logo animation that comes with the att streak, but i did get rid of the o2 logo and its been replaces with the stock android one (looks rather android 1.0 -ish). and i guess thats more relevant.
Hello everybody peeps, I had this in tylermaciaszek's theme thread, but decided to create my own thread as I think that we're headed in different directions. I will still be helping him and I hope he will still be helping me, but there you go.
This is a simple mod to the page indicator icons at the top of the home screen.
All you need for this is root explorer and a bit of file management know how.
1. Download your chosen launcher from the links below, rename to Launcher2.apk and then copy to your device.
2. Navigate to /System/app and rename Launcher2.apk to an appropriate backup name.
3. Copy the downloaded file to /System/app and change it's permissions to rw-r--r--
4. That's it, no re-boot necessary.
THIS WILL REVERT YOUR HOMESCREEN TO 5 BLANK PAGES
Your icons and folders should remain as they were.
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Standard
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?c3kpqvabtn6nytj
Small Squares
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?gh3gbqjvdqbz01g
Circles
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qd1zhakz12zrhsg
Small Circles
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?i0nemdc2hoqccaq
Lines 1
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?1sh509vpbyp6fm2
Lines 2
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?nhbea16m5lkbave
Decepticons
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?nt69mk5p20ylv9g
Autobots
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?2ipjmr7r47mwgwf
Double Lines
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?2pwkkhkkkpycnkd
Glowing Dots
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?8aq2kl982k1174q
Blank for the minimalist
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?scxx6fmkx069h83
The Decepticon and Autobot badges were inspired by an idea that tylermaciaszek mentioned to me, thanks dude.
Also thanks to reNeglect, Lock-N-Load and Swiftks for various reasons.
Reserved for things.
Thanks =D i couldnt think of a more ICS way for the indicators. Loving the lines(5th).
hey thanks for the blank ones!
Yet another nice mod.... check
TIP.. take screenshots of your home screens BEFORE you do this!!! That way you can reset them up. If you fail to you can only revert back by putting back the stock app & even then you loose all Widgets.
I already have a couple more that I will be updating tomorrow.
Here's a couple quick pics I did in photoshop you could look into based off one of your TF line themes:
Just suggestions, I figure we might as well take advantage of the Transformer Prime name while it is still here.
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haha dude, we have the exact same stuff. except my infuse is running zeus.
stereotada said:
haha dude, we have the exact same stuff. except my infuse is running zeus.
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Psh yea, I had to get the TFP to get rid of my multi-core itch Though the Infuse is pretty B.A.
Dman has got his **** down with Zues and Caty lol
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Bump for being an awesome mod
can you possibly get me the odex? i deleted mine by accident >.>
akstyle450 said:
can you possibly get me the odex? i deleted mine by accident >.>
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Here you go
http://db.tt/Y7zPFkXG
when i tried updating my firmware with an OTA, it wouldnt let me until i reverted to the original launcher. would that make these mods incompatible with the new OTA's, or does it just mean the sumcheck failed and i can go right back to using this awesomesauce?
This works on the new ota just follow the steps like normal
Would this work on a deodexed rom?
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Would this work on a deodexed rom?
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No, but I will eventually get around to packaging them as zips for deodexed rom.
Ok so if i am on 9.4.2.13 and i lost my original file and it is the only thing preventing me from the ota does anyone have the original apk
I just noticed I seem to have lost this ... I guess maybe after the .15 update? I just reapplied
NOTE
this will kill your OTA .21 update and give you the red exclamation of death. So roll back to your original file first. Trust me, I know
hello. i am trying to Remove Gapps apk with a root explorer. I searched every folder and can not locate...can someone direct me to were this is located. thank you
Oooh. Be careful. There's been many a sad tale from users removing things such as that. Since you have to flash them to install them, you probably need another zip to revert.
Thank you
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Oooh. Be careful. There's been many a sad tale from users removing things such as that. Since you have to flash them to install them, you probably need another zip to revert.
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thank you, i'm trying to fix a problem with JB Muni rom...the posted that was what was needed to fix the issue....i'm a noob so i can't post on that thread, but thanks for the 411
Ranger got it ...
Removal of Google services will render your device useless if done incorrectly.
Services framework is built into the rom.
The only current rom that has this separation done for you ...is CM ....
Be careful, and run 2 backups before removing "anything " Google services related ...g
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You should use Titanium Backup and freeze any app, then see how your phone runs. You can step back easier to a working system if you have to.
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You should use Titanium Backup and freeze any app, then see how your phone runs. You can step back easier to a working system if you have to.
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I'm just trying to fix the att carrier in the top left corner....i don't want to brink my phone ...is it best to just wait until MIUI provide a fix..or if i do the two back ups and delete will it damage my phone? I really like this rom....it has lags but over all i like it best but just want to fix that at&t problem ....thanks for your reponse
If you are not "sure" what you are removing, then dont remove it.
I am "sure" that the carrier icon is a system process that will break other areas of the phone if removed.
Perhaps you can request this feature change in MIUI ??
the developers are very kind, and may decide to cook that feature in....g
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If you are not "sure" what you are removing, then dont remove it.
I am "sure" that the carrier icon is a system process that will break other areas of the phone if removed.
Perhaps you can request this feature change in MIUI ??
the developers are very kind, and may decide to cook that feature in....g
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Iagree with you...thanks for the response!!
The carrier name isn't an app that you can remove. You would have to do some decompiling voodoo or some such surgery. Just put a piece of bacon over it -- you'll actually look forward to looking at it.
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The carrier name isn't an app that you can remove. You would have to do some decompiling voodoo or some such surgery. Just put a piece of bacon over it -- you'll actually look forward to looking at it.
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I love bacon ......g
Good morning. My issue sounds simple enough but it is driving me insane!! I am trying to delete my TWRP backup folder. Tried es file explorer.....root explorer. .....hooked phone up to my laptop and tried deleting that way but nothing works. I can remove any other folder/file but this one. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
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Try navigating to the folder through system/storage/ then either extsdcard or sdcard0 the to the twrp folder and delete it. Sometimes it works that way when not working directly.
Note 3 or Gear Sent
For some reason they're protected but you can delete them by connecting to a computer and navigate to the folder.
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Maybe if you stock your recovery and then try to delete it, that may work. But who has time for that?
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Tried all the above and nothing. .....not a major issue but the 2 backups I want to delete are gonna eventually cause me space issues.
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PCPCaddyman said:
Tried all the above and nothing. .....not a major issue but the 2 backups I want to delete are gonna eventually cause me space issues.
Sent from my stock/rooted MJ4 blazing fast beastly Galaxy Note 3
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I'm able to do it both within root explorer and TWRP. Try booting into recovery, hit restore, and the option to delete a backup should be there. The backups on this phone are huge, which is such a bummer.
The permissions for each backup folder appear to be identical, rwx, rwx-rw. Files within each backup folder have permissions of rw, rw, r.
The thing that drives me nuts are the timestamps on the backups showing 1970. I haven't messed with naming schema. Could be easy enough to fix, but I haven't looked into it. Perhaps a protect backup option exists within session, which would explain things. Maybe the answer is on the TWRP site.
Let us know if you get this figured out.
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I'll keep you posted. I sent an email to teamwin website Saturday. I imagine it'll be a day or two for I hear back from them
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I wound up giving root explorer a try and it did the trick. Very strange that that was the only way I could get to delete it tho but I got it!!!
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I wound up giving root explorer a try and it did the trick. Very strange that that was the only way I could get to delete it tho but I got it!!!
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Root explorer? Through PC or ANDRIOD?
Hi
I have got my phone flashed and its working good
but the most annoying thing is the hands free activation prompt and the processs,
can anyone kindly point me to the apk which i can disable to get rid of this
Thanks
lord dredd said:
Hi
I have got my phone flashed and its working good
but the most annoying thing is the hands free activation prompt and the processs,
can anyone kindly point me to the apk which i can disable to get rid of this
Thanks
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I don't know exactly what you mean by "flashed." Did you flash a ROM? Did you root the phone? It'd help if we know what you're actually running. I've never seen the hands-free activation prompt, but I'm running Freeza's rom, so it might have already been disabled.
Anyways, if it's a notification popup, the easiest way is to just disable notifications for that app/process.
Below is the way I've hidden notifications on my phone.
Long-press the notification until the following option pops up:
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Then, just uncheck the "show notifications" box.
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Sorry for not making it clear . Actually it's been flashed to prepaid and everything is working well . But still upon every reboot that hfa thingy keeps annoying . The trick isn't working in this case as that option to uncheck the Prompt is grayed out . I wish to know which apk does this so that I can rename or delete that.
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Sorry for not making it clear . Actually it's been flashed to prepaid and everything is working well . But still upon every reboot that hfa thingy keeps annoying . The trick isn't working in this case as that option to uncheck the Prompt is grayed out . I wish to know which apk does this so that I can rename or delete that.
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Are you rooted or on a custom ROM? Do you have XPosed? There is a module called NotifyClean. I personally have never used it, but it looks like it works and it will most-likely do what you are looking for.
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Sorry for not making it clear . Actually it's been flashed to prepaid and everything is working well . But still upon every reboot that hfa thingy keeps annoying . The trick isn't working in this case as that option to uncheck the Prompt is grayed out . I wish to know which apk does this so that I can rename or delete that.
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Mate - Were u able to get rid of the notification pop up - I have the same issue it pops up every time I reboot the device. I am on Stock Kitkat 4.4.2 - Rooted. Disabling from App Info doesn't help it just shows up again on reboot.
If any way you found please help.
Thanks in Advance.
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Mate - Were u able to get rid of the notification pop up - I have the same issue it pops up every time I reboot the device. I am on Stock Kitkat 4.4.2 - Rooted. Disabling from App Info doesn't help it just shows up again on reboot.
If any way you found please help.
Thanks in Advance.
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Nope I haven't been able to, but then I didn't get time to try out stuff either.
At present I am searching for a reliable list of apps safe to remove from kitkat n3
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Nope I haven't been able to, but then I didn't get time to try out stuff either.
At present I am searching for a reliable list of apps safe to remove from kitkat n3
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Did you look into the XPosed Module that I linked to earlier? I believe it may help you.
Cool - If you get to get rid of it - Do update - Thanks in Advance. I am just wondering if we remove it using Titanium will it affect other files in the phone or would be good to go - That would stop it for sure I know that. If I will try I will update too.
Cheers !!
Using xposed has stopped the hands free activation. Im on pageplus and that activation pop up made me want to kill someone. lol
Thanks for the revert - Can u share link of xposed ?