Sony apps including it remote, walkman etc not working - Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a sgp311, rooted but locked bootloader.
All of my Sony apps crash when I try to open them. Any insights?
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Have you used SystemCleanup? I used it and lost access to Media apps + camera + remote control. I regained access to Media apps (except for some non essential functions) of media apps + camera installing updated versions and the Xperia M camera. Haven't had luck with IR for now... Gonna reinstall the fw soon to see if it helps...

Felimenta97 said:
Have you used SystemCleanup? I used it and lost access to Media apps + camera + remote control. I regained access to Media apps (except for some non essential functions) of media apps + camera installing updated versions and the Xperia M camera. Haven't had luck with IR for now... Gonna reinstall the fw soon to see if it helps...
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That it! I do have systemcleanup installed. I had some mysterious system apps taking up space and use the systemcleanup app to figure it out.
Let me know if reinstalling the few helps. Cheers!
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[APK][ROOT] Google Play Store 3.5.15 + mod - New Update! (old Google Play 3.4.7 incl)

Requirements: Android v2.0+
Overview: Play Anywhere, All your entertainment in one place, Google Play is your one-stop shop for all your favorite entertainment.
New Google Play Store 3.5.15 + mod - all credit goes to L.D.B
Mod version features:
Unlimited access to apps in Google Play Store
Removed countries restriction in Google Play Store
Fixed the issue which your device is not compatible with this item in Google Play Store
Steps:
1. open Root Explorer (need root)
2. move Vending.apk to /system/app
3. set permission 6-4-4
4. reboot
hope this work on your device. please give feedback
press Thanks if i help.
I have serious problem since Google Play is replaced instead of Market...
I CAN'T INSTALL ANY APP ANYMORE. It keeps being stuck at "Starting Download" and I can't do anything to fix it!
Tom.K said:
I have serious problem since Google Play is replaced instead of Market...
I CAN'T INSTALL ANY APP ANYMORE. It keeps being stuck at "Starting Download" and I can't do anything to fix it!
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yes, i cant deny this, im also having same problem, but only when i try to update all my app (already installed app), it said 'starting download' and nothing. then i try updating it 1 by 1, and its work..did you have 3.4.7?if you already have this version and the problem not fixed, maybe you can go 'clear cache' of google play in manage application..
Thx for the APK. The new market is super fast now! I replaced Market 2.3.6. I kinda had to shoehorn this APK into my Froyo Bumblebee v2.4 ROM on LG VM670 since it didn't want to sideload properly.
-Use Titanium Backup to Backup your version of Market then uninstall Market 2.3.6
-rename the Google Play APK to vending.apk
-use RootExplorer to mount / as r/w
-copy the new vending.apk to /system/apps
-change permission to rw-r-r--
-reboot phone
The new Google Play APP icon didn't change (could be the Glow Legacy Theme I use with ADW), it stayed the same as the original Market Icon but the new market works.
NOt full version
I have this version of the market I can download only apps because the other tabs/option are not present on x10 mini.
Tom.K said:
I have serious problem since Google Play is replaced instead of Market...
I CAN'T INSTALL ANY APP ANYMORE. It keeps being stuck at "Starting Download" and I can't do anything to fix it!
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Are you on ICS? I had this problem on ICS but not on MiniCM7
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jimcantfixit said:
Are you on ICS? I had this problem on ICS but not on MiniCM7
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Quite true I was downloading loads of apps from this app/update market. in MiniCM7 2.1.9
Why you remove compatible chek on Gplay aka Marked ?
How do you think ? User informed not supported app or bypassed this and download looots of **** who is not work (ie HD games on Mini ) or left stuff before download coz they are uncompatible?
I download for example Zinga Poker , yeah its work but its out of screen
Anyway back to stock G-play
And + for the nice try.
PS : Auto update not work like already reported just one by one .
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ferotakis said:
Why you remove compatible chek on Gplay aka Marked ?
How do you think ? User informed not supported app or bypassed this and download looots of **** who is not work (ie HD games on Mini ) or left stuff before download coz they are uncompatible?
I download for example Zinga Poker , yeah its work but its out of screen
Anyway back to stock G-play
And + for the nice try.
PS : Auto update not work like already reported just one by one .
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But some stuff does work like steam. So when you have the patch its Downloadable unless like me your on ICS then its bugged still
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I tried and it didn't work for my mini, I could have done it wrong though, how do u do permissojns because I only had boxes to tick on root explorer and no 6.4.4 thing, can someone explain in more detail please
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ispongoo said:
I tried and it didn't work for my mini, I could have done it wrong though, how do u do permissojns because I only had boxes to tick on root explorer and no 6.4.4 thing, can someone explain in more detail please
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it goes like this: (x) is tick, (0) is untick
------------Read----Write----Execute
owner------X---------X-----------0
Group-------X---------0----------0
Others------X---------0----------0
its like 'L' in flip = rw - r - r / 6-4-4
Thank you for your help, ill try now
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Sorry again but after I reboot should I in should I install the Google play apk?
Sent from my E10i using XDA
Yes you need to reboot. Otherwise the system won't recognise the changes. ICS will show the optimizing apps screen after install
Sent from my X10 Mini Pro using XDA
arielVengeance said:
New Google Play Store 3.5.15 + mod - all credit goes to L.D.B
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Do you care to also post the source of this?
does it work on 2.1 ?
pathologo said:
Do you care to also post the source of this?
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i found this on my facebook group, and he just giving credit to LDB, just like mine, so if you might happen to know who did the mod, then i really want to know, to give him proper credit. but if you dont know, im sorry, i cant give you the source i dont know yet
truymenh said:
does it work on 2.1 ?
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sorry, it might work on 2.1 or not, i cant test it, coz my phone on ics right now. let hope other users give feedback to you.
does it have any bug?
kcannonball said:
does it have any bug?
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it fixed the compatible check, thats mean, you can download loads of apps, but for our devices, which is in qvga, not all apps will ok when running.
auto updates now working for me, need to update it one by one..
Not working here. Still doesn't appear country restricted apps like Play Music (Google Music).
I'm outside US/Canada and I wish someone can mod Play Store so we (outside) can browse music, books and video stuff.
I can do this but I need to start WiFi hotspot on my laptop, through Hotspot Shield, clear Play Store data, and then access to full market.
Will be possible to mod this restrition?

[Q] Sony apps disappeared after 4.03 r05a

Hi everybody,
After installing 4.0.3 r5a my Tablet S, I notticed Sony apps like Walkman, Movie player, and Pinball Heroes have disappeared!
Any idea on how to get them back?
Thanks!
harerton said:
Hi everybody,
After installing 4.0.3 r5a my Tablet S, I notticed Sony apps like Walkman, Movie player, and Pinball Heroes have disappeared!
Any idea on how to get them back?
Thanks!
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wipe device.
Since I updated, I have noticed that nothing was missing, not even Guest Mode.
The performance was good but a little lag but has always, I reseted the device to stop the bugs but I was planning on rooting the device but the bad news went up so yeah, some or most devices has no missing applications temporarily after the update.
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andyabc said:
Since I updated, I have noticed that nothing was missing, not even Guest Mode.
The performance was good but a little lag but has always, I reseted the device to stop the bugs but I was planning on rooting the device but the bad news went up so yeah, some or most devices has no missing applications temporarily after the update.
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Hi,
Did a system restore but the apps didn't show up. Then I manually downloaded r5a and did a restore from SD. Everything is OK now. Hopefully my scores in Pinball Heroes were not lost. But I'll have to re-program all the remotes again... is there a way to backup them?
Anyway, thanks!
Harerton
harerton said:
Hi,
Did a system restore but the apps didn't show up. Then I manually downloaded r5a and did a restore from SD. Everything is OK now. Hopefully my scores in Pinball Heroes were not lost. But I'll have to re-program all the remotes again... is there a way to backup them?
Anyway, thanks!
Harerton
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The built in google restore only works when you install that corrosponding application again like for an example, a Email Client has been wiped off and Googe Restore has that data, you need to reinstall that application from the Play Store again (Will not work has an APK has that is not provided from the google servers) and then the application has that data back.
You can use Titanium Backup if you are rooted.
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andyabc said:
The built in google restore only works when you install that corrosponding application again like for an example, a Email Client has been wiped off and Googe Restore has that data, you need to reinstall that application from the Play Store again (Will not work has an APK has that is not provided from the google servers) and then the application has that data back.
You can use Titanium Backup if you are rooted.
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda premium
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Pinball Heroes is part of the factory install so it didn't came from Play store!
The apps are still there under the apps folder
They weren't on the desktop, but I went to the apps and all those apps were there to be installed.
harerton said:
Pinball Heroes is part of the factory install so it didn't came from Play store!
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I know.
So anyway the Pro is that the data is backed up but the con is that you need to reinstall the applications from the play store after the wipe.
And when I say wipe I mean factory reset.
Yeah so bugs occur due to previous data so you need to factory reset.
So Pinball Heros..., Unfortunately has have what I have experienced, you cannot save that data without Titanium Backup.
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Steavis said:
They weren't on the desktop, but I went to the apps and all those apps were there to be installed.
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In my case they also didn't appeared within apps... go figure!

[SHARE APP] The best apps for Rooted phones

The best apps for rooted phones -
Superuser / Super SU
Of course.
Root Checker
Checks if you have root.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&feature=search_result
Busybox
Gives more functionality to rooted phones
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
ROM Toolbox
This app rocks. It has features of almost every app in the rooted phones section.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox&hl=en
SD Maid
A really awesome app for our phones. This app finds duplicates of files in SD Card, cleans your system, etc. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm&hl=en
Chainfire 3d
The best app for playing HD games. Though it is said that it is for only 1 ghz+ devices, it workes perfectly on our mobile.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.cf3d&hl=en
Seeder
Makes your mobile fast by using entropy seeding.
Wifi Key Recovery - @ViNOK16Bit
Nice app. Supposing you forgot your password to your Wifi connection, then this app deduces it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=aws.apps.wifiKeyRecovery&hl=en
ClockSync - @ViNOK16Bit
Good for people who have flashed ROMs which show incorrect time.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.org.amip.ClockSync&hl=en
Titanium Backup
Backs up apps and their complete data.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&feature=search_result
Usb Tunnel
The most useful app for people with internet on only their computers.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=service.tracetool&hl=en
Root Firewall
Blocks other apps from accessing internet.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.firewall&feature=search_result
Triangle Away
Resets the flash counter.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.triangleaway&feature=search_result
Hide My Root
Temporarily hides root. May not work.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot&feature=search_result
Tasker
Cool automaton.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&feature=search_result
Galaxy Toolbox - @BarJei
Unlocks phones
Samba Filesharing -ViNOK16Bit
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mdW5reWZyZXNoLnNhbWJhIl0
Transfer files from your computer using Wifi.
Private Place SMS MMS CALLS @b3er
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.security.firewall
very secure app for smsing and chatting.
Pimp my ROM @jamesmuking5
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androguide.pimpmyrom
Nice app. For editing you ROM settings, that is.
XDA Members, if you know other apps, feel free to post it here. I'll quote ya.
P.S. - XDA citizens, I hope that you'll rate this thread.
Reserved
WiFi Key Recovery
ClockSync
Search for it in the Google Play store, really usefull apps..
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
hmmm
i think seeder not support in galaxy y
cmiiw
Chronique said:
hmmm
i think seeder not support in galaxy y
cmiiw
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lol it supports..
just try it!
Sent from my GT-S6102 using xda premium
ok i'll try
It's updated.
You may add Root Explorer, Link2SD, No-Frills CPU Control, and Galaxy Toolbox to the list
No need of root explorer. Already there in rom toolbox.
Updated again.
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Samba Filesharing
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mdW5reWZyZXNoLnNhbWJhIl0.
:good:
Updated
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imda1 said:
The best apps for rooted phones -
Superuser / Super SU
Of course.
Root Checker
Checks if you have root.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&feature=search_result
Busybox
Gives more functionality to rooted phones
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
ROM Toolbox
This app rocks. It has features of almost every app in the rooted phones section.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox&hl=en
SD Maid
A really awesome app for our phones. This app finds duplicates of files in SD Card, cleans your system, etc. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm&hl=en
Chainfire 3d
The best app for playing HD games. Though it is said that it is for only 1 ghz+ devices, it workes perfectly on our mobile.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.cf3d&hl=en
Seeder
Makes your mobile fast by using entropy seeding.
Wifi Key Recovery - @ViNOK16Bit
Nice app. Supposing you forgot your password to your Wifi connection, then this app deduces it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=aws.apps.wifiKeyRecovery&hl=en
ClockSync - @ViNOK16Bit
Good for people who have flashed ROMs which show incorrect time.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.org.amip.ClockSync&hl=en
Titanium Backup
Backs up apps and their complete data.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&feature=search_result
Usb Tunnel
The most useful app for people with internet on only their computers.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=service.tracetool&hl=en
Root Firewall
Blocks other apps from accessing internet.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.firewall&feature=search_result
Triangle Away
Resets the flash counter.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.triangleaway&feature=search_result
Hide My Root
Temporarily hides root. May not work.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot&feature=search_result
Tasker
Cool automaton.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&feature=search_result
Galaxy Toolbox - @BarJei
Unlocks phones
Samba Filesharing -ViNOK16Bit
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mdW5reWZyZXNoLnNhbWJhIl0
Transfer files from your computer using Wifi.
XDA Members, if you know other apps, feel free to post it here. I'll quote ya.
P.S. - XDA citizens, I hope that you'll rate this thread.
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DUUUUUUUDE... u soooo forgot terminal emulator
many things not here like link2sd,the new superuser,rootexplorer,no frills,etc...
Pimp My Rom too....
Sent from my GT-S5570 using xda premium
Private Place Secret SMS MMS and Calls which is just superior for root phones: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.security.firewall
Have you tested triangle away ? I don't think that works with our phones...
This is not supported in our devices.
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iPanther said:
DUUUUUUUDE... u soooo forgot terminal emulator
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Well, it is there in ROM Toolbox.
For Galaxy Y users CF3D is highly recommended..So you should matk it as highly suggested

Android kitkat apps (tested on stock Rom w/o root)

found these on internet works on my l9 p765 without any problems...
Google play services latest (4.0.30.)
http://www.mediafire.com/?jbcggvbpvsvd3g1
Google launcher
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ujpc67ov2d94l8p/GoogleHome.apk
Hangouts 2.0
http://www.mediafire.com/?vmdz0pmom2rw88v
GoogleSearch (Touchless Control is not available)
http://www.mediafire.com/?rilw9lyhghcslr8
Google keyboard
http://www.mediafire.com/download/bmdb78fbrf6u7ab/LatinImeGoogle.apk
Gmail
http://www.mediafire.com/download/bdfcc4vaxcrvcav/Gmail2.apk
calculator
http://www.mediafire.com/download/7fzwkqorat7ty12/Calculator.apk
camera
http://www.mediafire.com/download/g3i3i9skdh8s6xl/GoogleCamera.apk
keep
http://www.mediafire.com/download/b4avl6alx9txv5b/Keep.apk
maps
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0BxNu8eof1O79TzFnQ3llb2loaGc&export=download
street view
http://www.mediafire.com/download/j3q2nzb1ggg37dk/Street.apk
play books
http://www.mediafire.com/download/n2qq0jb77isup1n/Books.apk
wallpapers
http://imgur.com/s6Hm61T,McGADxj,TqYES96,4sVt50F,rZG7OqE,QGVZZFg,oS5Itda,bWCH3J1
note-launcher seems to not working right now( haven't tested properly) also some of the apps are currently getting downloaded as I write this thread,kindly share your experience with them as I may be unable to test right now.
thanks.
audio files of alarm,notifications, ringtones and uI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2363726&d=1383295834
also desk clock...( works on 4.2.2 only or above)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2362687&d=1383253831
Haven't tested any except Hangouts which works flawlessly. I'm probably going to wait and see what others say about the apps before I go and test myself.
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Gmail and hangouts work ok on v20h stock.
Sent from my LG-P760 using xda premium
Camera works, calendar works, play services work, google search and keyboard work, gmail works, launcher is a NO GO
Launcher works for me! I have installed it and it did not work and then I've installed the Google search and now after deleting the cache of the launcher, now it works.
Sent from my LG-P760 using Tapatalk
The camera kinda works, but it doesn't work when taking 1080p, and panorama doesn't work either.
But it takes pics flawlessly!
Am I supposed to install it with the system apps?
sent from my rooted P769 v20f
I'm on YouTube (BioDesigner48)
Need Help ROOTing? PM me I'll try to help.
BioDesigner48 said:
The camera kinda works, but it doesn't work when taking 1080p, and panorama doesn't work either.
But it takes pics flawlessly!
Am I supposed to install it with the system apps?
sent from my rooted P769 v20f
I'm on YouTube (BioDesigner48)
Need Help ROOTing? PM me I'll try to help.
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My opinion will be to keep it as a side app, for better performance as you say,depend only on the original camera app
Working KitKat original fonts
Dose the launcher work for anyone with the p769. I keep getting error for Google search. I've cleared Chase and data after installing Google search.Google search works but launcher dose not.
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Go to Google Search (4.4 Version) and change the search language to "English (UK)" and run a search. Then go try Google Home. It should work, if I remember correctly, on certain handsets. Didn't try it on mine.
all works for me except launcher and camera doesn't take 1080p videos
Thank you! I worked in CyanogenMod 10.2 :highfive:
For calculator it shows "there was a problem parsing the package". Rest all works fine
Are this apps different then updated Google apps to the latest versions from Google Play in CM 10.2(4.3.1)?
Sent from my p760 with now FREE Tapatalk 4

[Q] Z Ultra GPe FM Radio

I just received my new Sony Z Ultra GPe and I couldn't be happier with the device performance but I was really pissed to find that Google decided to remove the FM Radio application that Sony had included on the regular Sony Xperia Z Ultra!!
I tried installing the same APK that is included on the regular Z Ultra but the installation didn't work because it's a system app and my device isn't rooted.
I tried using Spirit FM but unfortunately that failed to activate the built in FM radio and didn't work.
Is there an FM radio app that we can use on the GPe ?
vivalamoza said:
I just received my new Sony Z Ultra GPe and I couldn't be happier with the device performance but I was really pissed to find that Google decided to remove the FM Radio application that Sony had included on the regular Sony Xperia Z Ultra!!
I tried installing the same APK that is included on the regular Z Ultra but the installation didn't work because it's a system app and my device isn't rooted.
I tried using Spirit FM but unfortunately that failed to activate the built in FM radio and didn't work.
Is there an FM radio app that we can use on the GPe ?
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Could you post a link or upload the Sony FM apk so I could test with rooted GPe?
There you go:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1UBMIjumNE4TGxGYWw3eE9rcDg/edit?usp=sharing
Sent from my C6806_GPe using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Please let me know how it goes
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vivalamoza said:
Please let me know how it goes
Sent from my C6806_GPe using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I tried three different apks, the one you posted and one that was nodded to work without headphones don't even show in app drawer. Third one was posted in a ROM thread for different Sony phone showed up but gives toast message saying it has quit working as soon as it trys to open. I wonder if it needs the odex file?
Have you had any luck with Spirit FM ? I've read that it's supposed to work, but again that needs root?
vivalamoza said:
Have you had any luck with Spirit FM ? I've read that it's supposed to work, but again that needs root?
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It does work! I had tried it before it was rooted not realizing it was required. The version I had purchased has been renamed "old spirit FM lite" and is no longer supported. Spirit1 seems to work but I didn't get Spirit2 to start. Anyways thanks for spurring me to test Spirit further.
Edit....uninstalled spirit lite and Spirit2 works, also has Bluetooth support.
Is there a way the apk for the FM radio application from the original z ultra I posted above can be modified to work on our GPe?
Sent from my C6806_GPe using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Doomlord has successfully booted a Sony ROM (681) on his GPe now, so you'll soon have the chance to test the Sony ROM if you feel like it.
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Not really, I love the GPe experience, just missing some standard sw like the FM radio, note app, handwriting keyboard.
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vivalamoza said:
Not really, I love the GPe experience, just missing some standard sw like the FM radio, note app, handwriting keyboard.
Sent from my C6806_GPe using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Yeah, that's the thing isn't it. I have the Xperia model, but i'm currently running the GPe ROM and i love it for its lightness, but with lightness comes minimalism, and i'm a true minimalist in real life and hate having stuff i don't use, BUT having to install a third party videoplayer if i'd like to stream something is incredible annoying. Stuff the stock Sony ROM does out-of-the-box is not possible on a clean AOSP build.
I still love it though, but once in awhile i just have to go back to the Sony ROM and get cozy. Everything there just works.
LordManhattan said:
Yeah, that's the thing isn't it. I have the Xperia model, but i'm currently running the GPe ROM and i love it for its lightness, but with lightness comes minimalism, and i'm a true minimalist in real life and hate having stuff i don't use, BUT having to install a third party videoplayer if i'd like to stream something is incredible annoying. Stuff the stock Sony ROM does out-of-the-box is not possible on a clean AOSP build.
I still love it though, but once in awhile i just have to go back to the Sony ROM and get cozy. Everything there just works.
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Sorry for off topic but this seems as good as anywhere to ask.
1. Does uninstalling Sony apps cause issues?
2. Do Sony apps work with 3rd party launchers?
adfurgerson said:
Sorry for off topic but this seems as good as anywhere to ask.
1. Does uninstalling Sony apps cause issues?
2. Do Sony apps work with 3rd party launchers?
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How dare you go off topic! Just kidding.
- No, it depends on what you're deleting. You will end up soft bricking it if you delete SystemUI or any other important app/service/libs but you're safe if you only want to remove "bloat". I made a list of apps that are safe to remove ages ago, and it's somewhere in the Themes & Apps section, so check that out. Be sure to either have a NAND backup ready in case something goes wrong, or know how to recover from a soft brick (bootloop etc)
- Yes, but some or all Sony widgets won't work.
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LordManhattan said:
Doomlord has successfully booted a Sony ROM (681) on his GPe now, so you'll soon have the chance to test the Sony ROM if you feel like it.
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We were close yesterday I think with monx's ROM, just a wrong kernel would have been all that was stopping the boot I think
Is there a way the stock Sony FM Radio app which I posted before can be modified to be installed without root (as a non-system app)?
I don't want to root my device for the moment but I want to be able to use the built in FM Radio.
BTW I was bummed with updated my GPe to 4.4.3 and found that Google still didn't include an FM radio app!
vivalamoza said:
BTW I was bummed with updated my GPe to 4.4.3 and found that Google still didn't include an FM radio app!
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Google has never had a radio app, and that will probably never happen.
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So I've finally rooted my GPe, now I want to get FM radio working.
Can you please tell me the configuration you used to get Spirit FM working, keeps force closing for me!
I tried installing the Apk from the original Xperia ZU for the FM radio but that never showed up in my app list!
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vivalamoza said:
So I've finally rooted my GPe, now I want to get FM radio working.
Can you please tell me the configuration you used to get Spirit FM working, keeps force closing for me!
I tried installing the Apk from the original Xperia ZU for the FM radio but that never showed up in my app list!
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First thing is I had it working on 4.4.2 and never tried it after updating. Now I am using a Sony Z Ultra and not the GPe anymore, sorry I can't recall what it took to get it working.
vivalamoza said:
So I've finally rooted my GPe, now I want to get FM radio working.
Can you please tell me the configuration you used to get Spirit FM working, keeps force closing for me!
I tried installing the Apk from the original Xperia ZU for the FM radio but that never showed up in my app list!
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If rooted, try the latest test release of Spirit2 here: http://d-h.st/vky
Or Spirit1: http://d-h.st/de8
Usually, it should "just work". If not, in Spirit1, send me a debug log. Tap the frequency button, enter the number 7 and tap "OK". After 20 seconds or so, press Send from your email client.
Google hates FM, so you don't find it on Nexus or GPE devices. Maybe Google One for "developing world" though, LOL.
ALL stock FM apps rely on "framework" code, usually proprietary and secret. Not a single GPE device has ever been able to run a stock FM app, only Spirit, which is low level and has mostly just kernel requirements. I'm just happy that Google's OEMs have accidentally(?) left the Qualcomm FM driver in the stock kernels.
I'm thinking about officially supporting Sony devices in Spirit2, and so I'm reading these forums to learn about different Z models. Used Z Ultras are now as low as $280 here, and new GPE as low as $350 so far,.But buying a phone is just a fraction of the long term cost learning how to root, unlock, flash ROMs without bricking, etc...
mikereidis said:
If rooted, try the latest test release of Spirit2 here: http://d-h.st/vky
Or Spirit1: http://d-h.st/de8
Usually, it should "just work". If not, in Spirit1, send me a debug log. Tap the frequency button, enter the number 7 and tap "OK". After 20 seconds or so, press Send from your email client.
Google hates FM, so you don't find it on Nexus or GPE devices. Maybe Google One for "developing world" though, LOL.
ALL stock FM apps rely on "framework" code, usually proprietary and secret. Not a single GPE device has ever been able to run a stock FM app, only Spirit, which is low level and has mostly just kernel requirements. I'm just happy that Google's OEMs have accidentally(?) left the Qualcomm FM driver in the stock kernels.
I'm thinking about officially supporting Sony devices in Spirit2, and so I'm reading these forums to learn about different Z models. Used Z Ultras are now as low as $280 here, and new GPE as low as $350 so far,.But buying a phone is just a fraction of the long term cost learning how to root, unlock, flash ROMs without bricking, etc...
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The version you posted just works, I must have been using an older version, thanks alot!

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