~WARNING~
This is working on Sprint S5 MOAR ROM.
Use these methods at YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!
I get sick of looking at the default android contact images and thought I would change them ALL. The image I decided to use is Bob Dobbs of The Church of the SubGenius. Yes Slack is good, and we need to be reminded of that when we communicate with the other degenerates in our lives. A little more Slack ain't not be hurts no-ones mayne.........
I have made changes to almost all contact related images in the following: InCallUI.apk, SecContacts.apk, SecTeleService.apk, and SecMms_Blue.apk. Its been a couple of days now and I am getting no errors + loving the way the Contacts and Messaging look.
Click tab above for Screenshots.
~~~~~~~~~DISCLAIMER!!!!!!!!!~~~~~~~~~
If you get warts, if your newborn pops out with a foot on its forehead, if your teenage daughter runs off with the meth-head biker from down the street, you find your wife having Gang-Sex with cut-throat multi-nationals, or if your phone takes a GIANT **** on you: You are just plain fuct. I will brook no (read: ZERO) responsibillity.
Let The Slack Flow...
That being said, If you love Slack you can use the attached Apks to update the way your contacts display.
First off you will need a root browser like RootExplorer, or whatever you deem worthy.
Next transfer the updated Apks to your SD Card.
Open RootExplorer and navigate to wherever you put the Apks. Select copy-move InCallUI.apk then back out to the root of your phone's file system.
Make sure you are mounted RW (in RootExplorer the tab is located up top). Open "system\app" and then select "Move-Copy here" When asked if you want to replace-overwrite existing app select yes. After the file has transferred you need to scroll down and long-press on it to change permissions to RW-R-R.
Now copy or move the remaining three Apks into "system\priv-app" and change the permissions on those to RW-R-R as well.
Now back out to the root of your file system again and select Refresh from in RootExplorer settings. Reboot and WipeCache\Dalvik. Enjoy much Slack.
ALTERNATE IMAGE METHOD~~~
For those of you not into Slack-ing off whom wish to use their favorite picture of Early Cuyler or Tipper Gore and Janet Reno doing the chilli-dog or whatever, you can use the images in the two folders in the Update Contacts.zip from the download link below as templates. You will need to use whatever image editor you like (GIMP, Paint.net, etc...) to make changes to ALL the image files in both of the folders I have included, and then re-save them to the same folder for easy access.
!!!DO NOT GO CHANGING ANY NAMES OF ANYTHING!!!
Before you make changes in the Apks. Open the folder you saved your edited images in and make note of the names of the files you will be changing imagery in for each Apk.
Open each Apk with whatever archive tool you have (I used winrar). Navigate to each folder you need to update images in and select "add files to archive." Navigate to the folder containing your updated images and hit "ok."
Hokay.
Now place your edited Apks on your phone and overwrite the old Apks, Change permissions & Refresh.
Reboot recovery and wipe your cache-dalvik.
Enjoy...........
DOWNLOADS:
Updated Apks, Templates zip-
http://www.mediafire.com/download/bi7n40tezi6dev6/Contacts_Update.7z
RootExplorer-
http://www.mediafire.com/download/r6iry2sofx918b5/rootexplorer.apk
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.:android monsters:., Theme for the Samsung Galaxy S 5
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Status: Beta
Created 2014-11-30
Last Updated 2014-12-1
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Something is missing?
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Link?
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SS...
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Sorry. Links, screenshots, and instructions are up now.
I just edited the SecContact.apk a little bit, but when I pushed the new back to replace the old one, chmod 644, reflashed, clear the cache and reboot... Finally the contacts and the dialer app icon never showes in my app list, who can tell why?
PS: if I deal with SecMms_Blue.apk in the same way, it works!
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What else, the stock apk always works fine when I pushed it back to the phone.
So, what is in the way?
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Sorry, been out of it for a while.
What is the error adb is giving you?
Did you try using Root Explorer to replace/chmod SecContacts.apk. Also try placing both SecMms_Blue.apk and SecContacts.apk in system/app AND system/priv app. If that does not work send me a log of the additional edits and I will track it down for you. Again, sorry for the deplorable response time.
PM me if you need to.
screenshot please
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About:
This tool is meant to easily compare the contents of two rom archives and allow easy manipulation by copying files from one rom to another and removing files from a rom archive. The idea is to specify two rom archives which have the same structure, usually something like the following:
[data]
[META-INF]
[sdcard]
[system]
flash_image
modem.bin
zImage
I made it because I would like to know which files/apks might have been removed from one rom compared to another, which isn't always clear from the descriptions. But then thought other people might find it usefull as well, so here it is
It's written in java, just extract the zip and run through run.bat (windows only) or the .jar file.
Update, version 2 added
Ok, I tested it today and seems to work fine... Was able to reflash a rom modded with this tool (file from another rom added, other files removed).
For now it just allows transferring of files between roms and removal of files from a rom archive.
How it works:
1. Load the rom-archives (zip only) using the browse buttons. If one file is selected all contents are simply listed, in case 2 files are supported only the extra files per rom are listed.
You can filter on .apk/.odex files only by using the checkbox and pressing 'Scan'.
2. By using the 'Copy >>' and '<< Copy' buttons you can copy files between roms, these entries will be colored GREEN in the respective table views.
3. By using the 'Remove files' buttons you can remove files from the roms, these entries will be colored RED in the respective table views.
4. Save the rom by pressing the proper 'Save Changes' button and specifying the name of the .zip it has to be saved to.
A progressbar will show the progress and you'll get a message telling you when it's done. It's not the fastest but it does the job. The resulting zip can then be flashed through clockworkmod (at least the one I tested it with could ).
THere are prolly some bugs when you move files back and forth and delete files in between and adding them again, etc... I just tested it with moving a few files from one rom to another and deleting a few form the target rom. This worked fine, but please let me know about bugs and issues.
Update, version 2.1 added
Allrighty, I included the data from the spreadsheet found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069924
To display information about the selected apk's in the table. This gives you a quick overview about what an apk does and whether or not you can and want to remove it. It's displayed in a little text area below the table.
I also changed it so that by default one 'view' is shown, once a first archive is selected the option to select a second one is enabled by displaying the proper buttons. Only after a second file is specified the complete view is shown (two tables, etc).
That's it again for now
Use it at your onwn risk!
Thanks this is very helpful tool.
Would love to see this further developed...two thumbs up!
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Subscrived to this topic in a hope to see development on it
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Woooww, this tool is awesome, how about adding feature like u can copy one or more file from one archive to another one so we can not only remove but also add
I hope u will improve this app further in the future!
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Thanks for the comments people, good idea about moving apk's to one and another as well indeed To be continued (and always open for suggestions!)
Also updated main post, but...
I rewrote it to allow removal of files and copying of files between two rom packages, I haven't been able to test it myself yet (finished it just now and really need to catch some sleep) but will try to do so tomorrow... However, if anyone else wants to give it a shot as well please let me know and I'll send it (tomorrow evening or monday prolly). I will not put it up before it has been tested and it is about 2:30am here so time to go to sleep. If I get a chance to test and upload tomorrow I'll do so...
Will try to check this topic tomorrow again but can't promise... Busy day.
Clever tool. Will definitely watch this develop
Gr8 work pal. Please continue your development. Is really a handy tool.
Updated 1st post with new version and some instuctions/clarifications
wow. missing that tool.
And another update, added ifnormation display about the apk's using the spreadsheet from this source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069924
and changed the UI a bit to make it a bit simpler...
ps. Thinking about adding a feature where you can add seperate apk's/files... Would have to think about how to add that without rewriting too much.
READ ALL OF THIS POST CAREFULLY!
Multi Window on the Note 2 is kinda cool, but it only works with limited apps, which kinda sucks. There are 2 solutions to this - the first is to wait for developers to add support (perhaps using my guide), the second is to edit one of the framework APKs to enable other apps. The second is the most useful, but perhaps a little complex for most people.
So here's a tool to help.
This tool takes a list of apps and creates you an update zip (for flashing via clockworkmod) with a modified framework APK that enables your chosen apps for multi window support.
Important points to note...
This tool is ONLY tested on the LJ1 release, additional options are added via user requests. I STRONGLY recommend you don't use the resulting zip on a ROM version other than that for which it's intended.
Backup before flashing the update zip. No really! Or at LEAST backup the framework-res.apk.
If you don't want to use clockworkmod you can extract the framework-res.apk and push it via ADB. Make sure to set the permissions to 0644 or your device won't boot.
Be very careful to ensure that your entries in the tool are correctly formed or again you could end up with a non-booting device.
Use this tool at your own risk!
Got that? OK, let me tell you how to compile the list in the tool.
Simply, you need to enter <item> </item> tags with the 'package names' of your chosen apps in the textbox. Package names are best found on the web Play Store by looking at the URL. Here's some examples for you.
Plume on the web Play Store is at play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.levelup.touiteur - therefore the package name is com.levelup.touiteur and you should use the entry <item>com.levelup.touiteur</item>.
TVCatchup on the web Play Store is at play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gzero.tv - therefore the package name is com.gzero.tv and you should use the entry <item>com.gzero.tv</item>.
Simple eh? Just put in the ones you need, hit the button and download your update zip.
To use the tool, head on over to this topic.
Have the xml precharged samsung apps or build from 0 and we need to add chrome, talk, snote, etc?
The pre-configured stuff stays, just put in things you want to *add*.
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If someone on LJ3 can post their unedited/stock framework-res.apk Paul said he should be able to update his script to deal with that too.
Lennyuk said:
If someone on LJ3 can post their unedited/stock framework-res.apk Paul said he should be able to update his script to deal with that too.
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i have posted on his forum, he is working on it ;D
alj3 tool already available, going to test. thx
LJ3 support added.
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paulobrien said:
LJ3 support added.
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working!!! thx
work perfectly! now I have about 40 apps
I'm a bit short of time, but I will add an option where you can upload your framework-res.apk for patching to avoid version issues.
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if you want faster to find out package name. go to www.play.google.com then press installed apps and you will be able to find faster package name of your all installed apps
paulobrien said:
READ ALL OF THIS POST CAREFULLY!
Multi Window on the Note 2 is kinda cool, but it only works with limited apps, which kinda sucks. There are 2 solutions to this - the first is to wait for developers to add support (perhaps using my guide), the second is to edit one of the framework APKs to enable other apps. The second is the most useful, but perhaps a little complex for most people.
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All kinds of love coming your way from me Paul and all the devs like Lenny who got this working, awesome stuff guys.
Hi, very very good,works fine...what the solution to had items stock spen calendar Please?
Thanks
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Awesome tool Paul, thanks for supporting the Note2 community, it works like a gem
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androidizen said:
All kinds of love coming your way from me Paul and all the devs like Lenny who got this working, awesome stuff guys.
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Paul did most of the leg work even for what I did. All I did was turn his findings into a mod so that people could have something while Paul worked on a better system (like this one he has made).
Working fine.. thanks
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I threw together a little app to steamline the process a bit. This is my first android program so this thing contains a whole 3 hours of android wisdom...
It's a frankenstein mix of googled code but it gets the work done. A work in progress. This version asks for some storage/call/debug permissions which I have no idea how to remove or limit. So if that makes you feel uneasy pm me and I can send you the netbeans project in a 7z and you can check the source code and compile it yourself.
What the app does is display a list of installed packages by item name, you can then select the ones you want, hit the export button which will copy your selection to the clipboard, open a browser window to pauls page where you can paste it into the text area and download the generated apk all directly on the phone.
I would not recommend selecting all items in the list, this might have horrible consequences. Just select stuff you recognize.
For me the download popped up cfw but then failed to install the apk (possible due to file location), so I moved the apk to the root dir, rebooted to cfw recovery and then flashed just fine.
In later versions I'll see about reducing permissions, add icons to the list.
Disclaimer: Whatever you do with this app, whatever consequences come from using this app, is on you.
Thanks for the lovely apk page. <3
// m
Hi,....against me....
I can't seem to find source code to generate the application scalendar after several attempts still nothing,can you help me.
Thanks. ..
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Hi all,
Everytime i add an app to the multiscreen view the one that i flashed before disappears. So, if i add dropbox and then imdb i will imdb but dropbox will disappear. Im flashing the zip files using CWM recovery. Can someone tell me how i can solve this? Thanks
koahhe said:
Hi all,
Everytime i add an app to the multiscreen view the one that i flashed before disappears. So, if i add dropbox and then imdb i will imdb but dropbox will disappear. Im flashing the zip files using CWM recovery. Can someone tell me how i can solve this? Thanks
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Are you adding one app. Flash the generated zip and then add one app, generate a new file and flash it? If so, dont do it that way You must add all apps you want in the same file, generate that and flash it
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I am sharing a tool that I have been using for years to customize roms, because I am heavy modder.
With this I can download multiple roms and cherry pick the feature I want and get rid of the ones I do not want. Its like Aroma on steroids
You are in complete control of the look and feel from the first boot, provided you know what you are doing.
You can also use this tool to mod multiple roms or same the rom with different feature/themes.
How does it work:
You must have a Windows 2000 or later.
Download and install 7zip. If you are using a Windows x64. Download the x64 version of 7zip.
Download the zip file buildrom-template.7z and unzip it anywhere on your PC.
Place the full filename (e.g. system\app\PDF_Viewer_F_A.apk) or directory (e.g. system\media\oobe\video) for the files/app/wigdets you want to delete in a text file (in this template this is delete-rom-1files.txt and/or delete-rom-2files.txt). If change the filename you will need to change it in the corresponding batch file. In this template, it is customise-rom-1.bat or customise-rom-2.bat
Add the files/apps/mods/wall papers/fonts/ring tones (whatever) to their correct file location (directory) in the include directory. E.g. If you had an inverted gmail.apk app, you could put it in the include\data\app\ directory.
Drag and drop the rom zip file on the batch file that will start the customization (in the template this is customise-rom-1.bat or customise-rom-2.bat)
Your are done unless you want to theme the rom.
To theme the rom look into the themes directory. This should be straight forward. I left the files I used to theme Sense 5 as an example.
[*] The apk/app to be themed are placed in the apk-to-be-themed.txt. Look in the file for examples [Edit: 4/23/213]
Drag and drop the customized rom on the themer.cmd batch file after you have all the icons and layout changes in place.
Happy modding!
Files
buildrom-template.7z
Mine...
I just open the rom.zip and add/remove what I do/don't want
uppon2 said:
I just open the rom.zip and add/remove what I do/don't want
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That would be doing it manually.
To remove files (app) you don't want, add the filename to the to delete-rom-1files.txt file. (Open the delete-rom-1files.txt file you will see a list of files that I remove from the roms).
The files (app) you want to add put them in their correct location in the "include" directory. E.g. If you had and inverted gmail.apk app, you could put it in the include\data\app\ directory.
Its a one-time setup so whenever an updated is released, its a simply matter of drag and dropping the rom on customise-rom-1.bat batch file.
yardi4life said:
That would be doing it manually.
To remove files (app) you don't want, add the filename to the to delete-rom-1files.txt file. (Open the delete-rom-1files.txt file you will see a list of files that I remove from the roms).
The files (app) you want to add put them in their correct location in the "include" directory. E.g. If you had and inverted gmail.apk app, you could put it in the include\data\app\ directory.
Its a one-time setup so whenever an updated is released, its a simply matter of drag and dropping the rom on customise-rom-1.bat batch file.
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I understand now, sorry I misread the OP!
This is perfect for me because sense has the worst ringtones and notifications known to man... Every time I flash a new sense ROM I have to delete all the sense sounds and copy in aosp sounds.
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jamiethemorris said:
This is perfect for me because sense has the worst ringtones and notifications known to man... Every time I flash a new sense ROM I have to delete all the sense sounds and copy in aosp sounds.
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Good to hear!
That's of one my uses for this too.
I also added some extra wall papers and deleted a few.
See the file D:\android-sync\htc\DNA\buildrom\include\sense5\system\customize\MNS\default.xml and search for wallpapers.
Wall papers are located in D:\android-sync\htc\DNA\buildrom\include\sense5\system\customize\resource
and the settings are D:\android-sync\htc\DNA\buildrom\include\sense5\system\customize\MNS\default.xml (search the file for wallpaper)
Hi, XDA Dev. Why when I Install some apk, says Application Not Installed?
Give me a how to
Bcoz ur phone is not compitanle with that app.... Wrong section... Reported...
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Sometimes we can use them by copying apk to data folder. Just copy the apk file to "/data/app folder and sey the permission. And reboot.
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Hi very_lie, need specifics, what method are you using- ADB? Are you rooted? What app- is it compatible with your device, app store(play/aptoide) will tell you yea or nay. Assuming you are rooted, use a good file manager, go into settings of the file manager, give it root permissions, and change mount system folders to writable, they will be read only originally. Find out where the app needs to go. For example, earlier today, I replaced talkback app because the version that came with custom ROM force closed. Google came out with an update recently that works for me. In file explorer, went to /system/app to find out what its called- talkback.apk. Downloaded v. 3.5 from aptoide(be careful), renamed it talkback.apk. go to /system/app, deleted older talkback.apk, go to data/dalvic cache and delete system @ app @ talkback.apk @ classes.dex Took renamed apk, copied it(from sd), just long press on the file and options come up, select copy. Navigated to /system/app and paste it there. Reset permissions, again long press hit permissions, will probably at rw-rw-rw, change to rw-r--r-- read write, read, read. Reboot. Upon reboot, may say android is upgrading-all is good-dalvic cache is building. Now with certain apps you will want to delete its data- in /data/data. For this app didn't need to. Also some apps can't be put in /system/app. On my phone HTC Evo 3d, ones like facebook, Twitter, translate and other google app can. Ones like Skype n dropbox cannot- they forced closed and can cause others to misbehave. So open up your app n see if it works. Go back into file manager, /data/data and make sure your app's permissions are rwxr-xr-x. Hope this helps, follow this same format when putting"forcing" app on data partition- /data/app
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I revived the topic after so much time to thank the contribution that helped me to reinstall a service that I uninstalled by mistake in my Note8.
Thank you very much!
Regards
It's easy done wit "adb install <app.package.name>"
Do it without a PC...
Regards
gatul said:
Do it without a PC...
Regards
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I've got a old version of APK editor pro , that I can use . Version 1.00 to bypass any install errors .. don't ask me how to get it though. Regards :angel:
Of course I could also have flash stock firmware again but I needed a simple solution to use the media I had available at that moment, only two Note 8 (mine and my wife's to extract the apk) and little 3g signal (when I had) to find a solution.
I appreciate the recommendations after having solved the problem but the object of my post was to thank for the help, the rest are anecdotes.
Regards
fil3s said:
I've got a old version of APK editor pro , that I can use . Version 1.00 to bypass any install errors .. don't ask me how to get it though. Regards
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How to get it?
PLEASE READ
This mod ONLY applies to UNLIMITED USERS who DO NOT have tethering on their plan
This mod DOES NOT apply to SHARE EVERYTHING plans
I took a peak over at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/help/g3-hotspot-hack-t2812305 and saw that there were issues with using the G2 apk. I decided to take a looksy at it and see if I can replicate the functionality of the G2 apk with out having to re-apply settings to turn on tethering.
I have always had issues using root explores and database explorers messing up permissions and causing boot loops so until I have a proper recovery I use the android terminal emulator. Many people here have had plenty of success using file explores so give it a shot if you like!
Skip down to the bottom for a video walkthrough created by { owenbeals aka DroidModderX}
First things first you will need root!
0.) Start a root shell
Code:
su
1.) mount the system partition for read and write access
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /system
2.) Rename stock files HotspotProvision.apk and HotspotProvision.odex to something memorable. I use .bak and .bakdex
Code:
cd /system/app
mv HotspotProvision.apk HotspotProvision.bak
mv HotspotProvision.odex HotspotProvision.bakdex
3.) Now copy over the new file, can be the root of the extSD card which is /storage/external_SD/HotspotProvisionVzG3.apk
Code:
cp /storage/external_SD/HotspotProvisionVzG3.apk .
4.) The last thing is to change permissions to 644 (RW- R-- R-- for you file browsy types )
Code:
chmod 644 HotspotProvisionVzG3Mod.apk
5.) Now reboot and enjoy your glitch free hotspot action!
You must reboot! Do not try to "install" it, it does not function like that.
N.B.
Some users have noted that their cpu governors change to Performance while the hotspot is on and change back to On Demand when off instead of normal Interactive. This is the stock behaviour of the kernel, and not a bug introduced by this mod.
Thanks to { owenbeals aka DroidModderX} for this handy video walkthrough.
Thanks { Robshr, JayGoat } for bringing this up
Also thanks to { nrage23 } for answering a ton of questions on here
CREDIT:
Guest who started previous thread
Anonymous original creator
WACOmalt for making the original G2 thread
what was glitchy about the first hotspot app? HotspotProvision_24A_mod.apk
rp201 said:
what was glitchy about the first hotspot app? HotspotProvision_24A_mod.apk
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You have change something every time you use it.
The modded apk works perfectly. I used root explorer to do it though. I renamed the original files, copied your apk to system/app, renamed it to HotSpotProvision.apk, fixed the permissions and rebooted.
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Pretty cool. I'll have to give this a try when I'm bored later on today at work. Could you explain what you actually did to the hotspot apk though?
One thing though - why not just append ".bak" to the end of the existing filename/extension? That way, you don't lose the original extension so you can't forget what it was. It works fine. That's what I always do. In other words, your files would end in ".apk.bak" and ".odex.bak". The system only sees the extension after the final period.
nrage23 said:
You have change something every time you use it.
The modded apk works perfectly. I used root explorer to do it though. I renamed the original files, copied your apk to system/app, renamed it to HotSpotProvision.apk, fixed the permissions and rebooted.
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How do you launch tethering after moving, renaming, and re-permissioning the apk? I've tried to launch from Settings app but nothing happens.
The downloaded apk he modded is named differently from the original one in the system/app folder. After I changed the names for the original files in system/app. I changed the name of the modded apk to match the original apk in system/app. I copied the renamed modded apk to system/app, set the permissions correctly, then rebooted. I went into Settings then More... under wireless networks,Mobile HotSpot and changed the SSID and password. I can turn it on via settings or the quick setting in the notification bar.
sstapley_56 said:
How do you launch tethering after moving, renaming, and re-permissioning the apk? I've tried to launch from Settings app but nothing happens.
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I'd guess for it to work from stock menus (i.e. without starting the apk directly from a file browser app or terminal emulator) you'd have to rename it the same as the stock apk so that the path is the same for the various apps that would call it.
nrage23 said:
The downloaded apk he modded is named differently from the original one in the system/app folder. After I changed the names for the original files in system/app. I changed the name of the modded apk to match the original apk in system/app. I copied the renamed modded apk to system/app, set the permissions correctly, then rebooted. I went into Settings then More... under wireless networks,Mobile HotSpot and changed the SSID and password. I can turn it on via settings or the quick setting in the notification bar.
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So I have renamed it exactly as the original apk was and rebooted but still no go. On reboot I get a force close of VZWAWSService. I have some of the system bloat frozen, maybe this has something to do with it.
phobos512 said:
I'd guess for it to work from stock menus (i.e. without starting the apk directly from a file browser app or terminal emulator) you'd have to rename it the same as the stock apk so that the path is the same for the various apps that would call it.
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Sweet it's working now, I had the lgmobilehotspot GUI.apk frozen and that's what was causing the issue. Thanks for the apk and tutorial guys!
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How do you launch tethering after moving, renaming, and re-permissioning the apk? I've tried to launch from Settings app but nothing happens.
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Did you reboot?
There should be no reason to rename the apk. When android installs applications it goes into the /data... Dir as the package name. All intents are handled via package names therefore the apk name is inconsequential.
To use you should be able to go settings > more and see all the tethering options.
To verify placement and permissions use
Code:
su
ll /system/app/Hotspot*
You should see your two backup files and the new HotspotProvisionVzG3Mod.all
Permissions should be rw-r--r--
Let me know if you still have issues.
I will post a DIY response so that people who want to learn about the modification can play along at home. Think of it as source code for this mod:good:
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Did you reboot?
There should be no reason to rename the apk. When android installs applications it goes into the /data... Dir as the package name. All intents are handled via package names therefore the apk name is inconsequential.
To use you should be able to go settings > more and see all the tethering options.
To verify placement and permissions use
Code:
su
ll /system/app/Hotspot*
You should see your two backup files and the new HotspotProvisionVzG3Mod.all
Permissions should be rw-r--r--
Let me know if you still have issues.
I will post a DIY response so that people who want to learn about the modification can play along at home. Think of it as source code for this mod:good:
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Thanks for the detailed response, I got it working now. I had previously frozen some of the bloat on the phone when I got it and one of the apps I froze was the lgemobilehotspotui.apk which is needed to work correctly. Thanks for all the help from the awesome devs here.
Nice work, thanks. I just installed it with Root Explorer, and it worked perfectly. Just have to do it to the wife's phone, now.
Well done. Working great!
Thanks! Works perfect. And now I can use the toggle on the drop down menu to activate the hotspot. Thanks so much.
Worked
Worked perfectly for me. Used ES file explorer to move the files around.
I have downloaded, changed permissions, changed the file names to .bak but when I try to install the nodded split says application not installed. I'm using root explorer. I did have the othe mod installed and deleted it first. Wondering if that is the problem
Edit...Stopped trying to install and just rebooted and it turns on just fine, and my laptop connects...the app shows it connected and listed as an approved device...yet I'm not able to actually get a a connection.
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Thanks! Works like a champ.
works great!
I'm also getting the VZWARSService has stopped message, and when I go into settings and turn on the hotspot, nothing happens. If I go into mobile hotspot and turn it on from there, I get this message: Unfortunately, com.lge.mobilehotspot.ui has stopped. Followed the directions exactly, so I'm not sure what's going on.
Works perfectly. I used Root Explorer to rename and move everything. Thanks!
Worked like a charm the only thing is still changes the cpu governor to performance the g2 one did it to I don't know if someone is able to fix that
It's just when I turn on the hotspot afterwards I use android tuner and change it back to interactive
Does anyone else have this issue