I edited the build.prob file change lcd density to 720. now I can't access phone
If you know how to use adb, and have USB Debugging or a custom recovery set up, you might be able to pull the build.prop, edit it on your computer, push it back, change permissions, and reboot to resolve. You aren't able to access your apps or anything like that, I suppose?
es0tericcha0s said:
If you know how to use adb, and have USB Debugging or a custom recovery set up, you might be able to pull the build.prop, edit it on your computer, push it back, change permissions, and reboot to resolve. You aren't able to access your apps or anything like that, I suppose?
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Am try to that, using DroidExplorer but after editng the build.prop the changes are not being saved. I thing usb debugging mode is disabled and I cant access anything in my phone. my device doesnt show in" fastboot devices"command when I use the ADB
fastboot devices only works in fastboot/bootloader mode and adb works when booted (with USB Debugging enabled) or via most custom recoveries. Did you install a custom recovery or just root? If just root, it might just be easier to return the device to stock and reroot.
3CPO_R2D2 said:
I edited the build.prob file change lcd density to 720. now I can't access phone
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If you are running any custom rom..extract that zip...copy that build.prop to sd card...now using Root Explorer on your phone copy it and head on to /system...delete the build.prop and paste the new one..and Reboot.
P.S.:Remember to Mount R/W before pasting it.
theprakhar said:
If you are running any custom rom..extract that zip...copy that build.prop to sd card...now using Root Explorer on your phone copy it and head on to /system...delete the build.prop and paste the new one..and Reboot.
P.S.:Remember to Mount R/W before pasting it.
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Don't think he can use his phone well enough to make that work. according to the way the pictures look, which is why I didn't suggest that one. All apps are going to be like that and it's not something you can scroll around in like you would if you zoomed in on the browser or something similar.
es0tericcha0s said:
Don't think he can use his phone well enough to make that work. according to the way the pictures look, which is why I didn't suggest that one. All apps are going to be like that and it's not something you can scroll around in like you would if you zoomed in on the browser or something similar.
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Opz..my bad...i forgot that this is only his problem......yup...but still one other option left...he can install the zip of the rom which he is currently using WITHOUT formatting or wiping...just over-writing...It might work..
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i am on rooted stock ATT 2.2 firmware. I have busybox installed. Tried LCD density changer app from market but everytime i try to adjust the setting, the phone freezes and the only way to start back is by removing the battery. phone starts back up fine at 160 dpi again.
i have tried 180, 200, and 220 all with same results. any ideas what the problem is?
If you are using a rooted phone browser to build.prop, mount it R/W (root explorer e.g), and edit it.
You should be able to change it there manually.
In the /system/build.prop file, add this:
ro.sf.lcd_density=XXX (where XXX is the density number you want 160/240/etc)
Save, restart your phone and there you go.
MySeLfPT said:
If you are using a rooted phone browser to build.prop, mount it R/W (root explorer e.g), and edit it.
You should be able to change it there manually.
In the /system/build.prop file, add this:
ro.sf.lcd_density=XXX (where XXX is the density number you want 160/240/etc)
Save, restart your phone and there you go.
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yeh, i saw that manual method but was afraid to try because i wasn't sure i'd be able to easily recover if there was a problem.
fortunately, i found a different app on the market "LCDDensity!" that works just fine. There is no preview and you have to reboot to make the change, but it does a fast reboot and it works flawlessly.
Thanks for the Help!
mongofrye said:
yeh, i saw that manual method but was afraid to try because i wasn't sure i'd be able to easily recover if there was a problem.
fortunately, i found a different app on the market "LCDDensity!" that works just fine. There is no preview and you have to reboot to make the change, but it does a fast reboot and it works flawlessly.
Thanks for the Help!
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Tried it n it worked but after a full reboot, it reverts back to normal 160 density
MySeLfPT said:
If you are using a rooted phone browser to build.prop, mount it R/W (root explorer e.g), and edit it.
You should be able to change it there manually.
In the /system/build.prop file, add this:
ro.sf.lcd_density=XXX (where XXX is the density number you want 160/240/etc)
Save, restart your phone and there you go.
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I cant seem to find this line in my build.prop
im using AWS 345 build rooted and Ive done this before with previous phone so im familiar with it but ive looked at least 5 times for that line but its nowhere to be found..
is there any other way???
ducehlmg said:
Tried it n it worked but after a full reboot, it reverts back to normal 160 density
I cant seem to find this line in my build.prop
im using AWS 345 build rooted and Ive done this before with previous phone so im familiar with it but ive looked at least 5 times for that line but its nowhere to be found..
is there any other way???
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If the line doesn't exist, just add it. For some reason many of the stock Streak build.prop's don't have it in there. But, just add it and then you can tweak to your heart's content. That's what I did, and I'm on LCD=200 now.
mellojoe said:
If the line doesn't exist, just add it. For some reason many of the stock Streak build.prop's don't have it in there. But, just add it and then you can tweak to your heart's content. That's what I did, and I'm on LCD=200 now.
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yea i figured that out but thanks for the tip... i set mine to 190 & i also grabbed ur wallpaper from the Screenshot thread.. so thanks for that too
MySeLfPT said:
If you are using a rooted phone browser to build.prop, mount it R/W (root explorer e.g), and edit it.
You should be able to change it there manually.
In the /system/build.prop file, add this:
ro.sf.lcd_density=XXX (where XXX is the density number you want 160/240/etc)
Save, restart your phone and there you go.
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What did you use to edit the file?
mid_life_crisis said:
What did you use to edit the file?
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Root Explorer. That's what I use. It is a paid app, but the best file explorer I've found. I'm a big fan.
mellojoe said:
If the line doesn't exist, just add it. For some reason many of the stock Streak build.prop's don't have it in there. But, just add it and then you can tweak to your heart's content. That's what I did, and I'm on LCD=200 now.
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Worked for me. On 345 with density=180! Thanks mellojoe!
Try font changer if you don't want to meddle with build.prop.
I am very new to all of this. I have posted a few things already about getting webtop over HDMI. I think i am closer. I have the apk files for dockservice and portalapp on my phone using root explorer. It doesnt let me change the permissions or install the apk. I dont really know how to do ABD on a mac. what am i missing?
When using Root Explorer, are you selecting "R/W" at the top before trying to change permissions?
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I am very new to all of this. I have posted a few things already about getting webtop over HDMI. I think i am closer. I have the apk files for dockservice and portalapp on my phone using root explorer. It doesnt let me change the permissions or install the apk. I dont really know how to do ABD on a mac. what am i missing?
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yes and i have changed all the permissions and moved the files to system. I am just rooted and nothing else is that ok?
I also have changed two of the .odex files to .bak but i could not find the third. Then I try to install the .apk files and they will not download. I don't know where to go from here
tleo43 said:
I also have changed two of the .odex files to .bak but i could not find the third. Then I try to install the .apk files and they will not download. I don't know where to go from here
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Hi there
You should not install the .apk's like normal installation.
Just copy them into the folder, change the permissions, and rename the 2 files.
Reboot.
remember to remount the folder as R/O after you changed the permissions.
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This is gonna make me sound stupid but is there a special way to reboot? Or do you just turn off the phone?
I turned my phone off and back on and now when I plug in the hdmi cable I get no popular but my monitor instead of saying no hdmi signal, it shows a black screen but recognizes something. I feel like im getting closer!
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I turned my phone off and back on and now when I plug in the hdmi cable I get no popular but my monitor instead of saying no hdmi signal, it shows a black screen but recognizes something. I feel like im getting closer!
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When you plug it into the monitor, does it do anything on the device? Or nothing?
Try another HDMI port, if your TV has 2....
I only have on hdmi on my monitor. Before trying to do this i could go into entertainment center. but now i do not get that poppup nor does it show up in my notification bar
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I only have on hdmi on my monitor. Before trying to do this i could go into entertainment center. but now i do not get that poppup nor does it show up in my notification bar
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Cool, what OS version do you have one your phone 2.2.2 or 2.3.4?
i have 2.3.4
Which build version are you using under system->about phone->build number?
Make sure you are using the right files for your phone. Should be 3 different sets of files available in the zip file from the original post.
I am on 4.5.91. I may have put the wrong files on. Shall i delete all the wrong ones and do what i did before?
I just redid what i did before with the correct files. here is the moment of truth...
it is doing the exact same thing as before did i miss a step?
I just want to make sure. Your using the files from the AT&T folder correct? Did you reboot your phone? Did you set the correct file permissions?
Hope it works out for you.
I got my files from Version 4.5.91 Users Go HERE: (This works now.) ATRIX 4.5.91 WEBTOP MOD FILES
i also rebooted and set the correct permissions
Try this instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1144119
And i do not ever install the apk's?
tdashmike said:
Try this instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1144119
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unfortunately I don't do ADB very well because i am on a mac so I can not copy and paste all of the commands
Hi guys!
Could someone upload the original SamsungCamera.apk, please? Because when I'm tried to install HX Camera mod, i put the two files into a zip, when the Root Browser crashed. The two files were gone, and the zip became corrupt. After this, i put the mod to system\app. On the first run, it worked, but after a while it crashed. I run the camera again and it crashed after a time, again, and again. So I decided to try the video. And now it doesn't even want to start. So that's why i request the stock camera, and please upload as soon as possible. Thanks.
File download camera stocks galaxy s3 : http://205.196.122.34/ejrcy4z4l9wg/d45a3iccd6hok6t/Camera.apk
devid801 said:
File download camera stocks galaxy s3 :
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So, I downloaded this app and I've moved it to /system/app folder and I've tried to install it and it simply says "not installed". I've been searching the net for days now. I've done the following.
1. Root access for Apps and ADB
2. I deleted the CN 9 mod camera app in the /system/app folder (Is there something else that I need to delete?)
3. Installed Busy Box, Astro, ES File Explorer and Easy Installer
4. I successfully installed other stock apps such as S Voice.
I've found similar questions on the net, but no answer. Please help me out!
Set permissions to read write execute / read /read usint root explorer.
Reboot in recovery , wipe cache and dalvik.
Reboot.
That should do the trick
Monteillard said:
Set permissions to read write execute / read /read usint root explorer.
Reboot in recovery , wipe cache and dalvik.
Reboot.
That should do the trick
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Thanks but no dice. I narrowed it down to few possible reasons, all of which I would need help with.
1. Even though, my options say that I'm rooted for "Apps and ADB", I don't think I'm "Fully rooted" as Android Commander still says "no root".
2. I don't have the right drivers. I was told that the "service drivers" are different than the normal USB drivers I get when I plug in my phone and maybe that's why Android Commander might not fully recognize my phone.
3. Permissions. I keep reading about read/write permissions, but maybe the options that I'm looking at is not the same "R/W" in question. I don't know.
4. Everything is correct and I just don't know what I'm doing
So, I realized that the app is a "read only" apk and it wont let me change it's permission in Root Explorer. Is there a way that I can change it? Or does anyone have another SG3 camera apk?
So, after extensive research, it has been reported that particular app doesn't work on custom roms.
Almalieque said:
So, I realized that the app is a "read only" apk and it wont let me change it's permission in Root Explorer. Is there a way that I can change it? Or does anyone have another SG3 camera apk?
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U can change it actually in root explorer. At the top right there's R/O, click it so it'll be R/W.. from there u can change its permission. I know this is pretty obvious, but this may help u out. cheers!
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Is there any chance we could get the icons and the clock widget of the Vertu Ti?
That is, if anyone is willing to shell out 5K on a phone just for the sole purpose of extracting .apks from it.
If you guys tell me how I can extract the apks.
BaranE said:
If you guys tell me how I can extract the apks.
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If u have a Ti(obviously),then first i think u need to get it Rooted (sometimes stock recovery does it too)in order to extract a widget that came preinstalled,then after u root it,use root explorer to go to system/app and then look out for the widget.apk's ..
Similarly,for the icons,look for the app in system/app(using root explorer, and then copy the .apk to ur sd card,put the file on ur desktop,rename it as a zip file,extract it .
Then go to the folder called res,then drawable-hdpi and all icons will be there in .png format.
But all this is useless if u havent got it rooted,because I think u wouldn't risk to lose warranty on such a phone..
Hope this helps
Lordemort said:
If u have a Ti(obviously),then first i think u need to get it Rooted (sometimes stock recovery does it too)in order to extract a widget that came preinstalled,then after u root it,use root explorer to go to system/app and then look out for the widget.apk's ..
Similarly,for the icons,look for the app in system/app(using root explorer, and then copy the .apk to ur sd card,put the file on ur desktop,rename it as a zip file,extract it .
Then go to the folder called res,then drawable-hdpi and all icons will be there in .png format.
But all this is useless if u havent got it rooted,because I think u wouldn't risk to lose warranty on such a phone..
Hope this helps
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It helps, though there's no root solution as of now. I don't know where to start for the root, technical support won't help. Neither will the internet. There's already a topic on XDA but no solutions.
I think you don't need root for this.
Enable USB debugging, install phone drivers to your computer, then do adb pull /system/ path-to-dump-folder.
interesting...
NeverGone\RU said:
I think you don't need root for this.
Enable USB debugging, install phone drivers to your computer, then do adb pull /system/ path-to-dump-folder.
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I've yet to find appropriate drivers to connect to ADB. Whatever I do the phone also connects the MTP at the same time even if PTP is chosen. Any help would be much appreciated as I'd also like to backup the device via ADB. With the latest updates the phone is now running 4.2.2.
If I am not wrong, Root explorer does work on non-rooted phone.
you can access the /system partition for copying stuffs. (as you can understand without root it will only work in 'read only' mode).
Hi,
I was able to root my Ti using farmaroot just google it fairly simple method. You can also unroot to with this tool which is a plus. But I would like to know how do I access its recovery? Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
Somebody own Vertu here?
You can extract system apps quick and easy, without root, without any risk using this tool: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ext.ui&hl=en
I'm new user, I must tolerate these idiotic rules, so I can't post links. So, please, copy this link, and open it yourself.
i installed build prop editor and i saw the option change pixel density
i changed it to 360 and i rebooted the phone and when it rebooted i get force closes and i cant do anything on my phone now...
Any help???Any fix without loosing my apps? cuz i dont want to loose my apps... i have some important things in there...
@gabiabrudan7: you only may reduce dpi, lower 320! So try to restore the old build.prop: if there's a bak-file, you can rename it in TWRP's file manager - otherwise use ADB (if there's access from PC) to move build.prop to PC, change it with an editor, which stores in UNIX-format and move back.
rp158 said:
@gabiabrudan7: you only may reduce dpi, lower 320! So try to restore the old build.prop: if there's a bak-file, you can rename it in TWRP's file manager - otherwise use ADB (if there's access from PC) to move build.prop to PC, change it with an editor, which stores in UNIX-format and move back.
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thanks for the reply but i already fixed it ... i flashed lollipop mirror and i have no problem now!
thanks anyway!