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laymil has posted a much better script for this. As such I will be discontinuing my work on this for now. Not for any hard feelings, but because it is now beyond me to help any further.
As always I am glad to have helped the community in some small way. Thank you all
CHEERS
Geniusdog254 Posted the exact lines in the build prop that needed to be changed. This is a pretty common fix for problems like this between versions of Android. There was some concern however that you may miss some of the newer apps released only for Froyo. I wrote some simple scripts that will fix this for us.
Simply: One puts the Froyo build.prop on your phone. The other puts the modded build.prop on your phone.
Prerequisites
YOU MUST HAVE GSCRIPT INSTALLED
YOU MUST HAVE BUSYBOX INSTALLED
(IF YOU ARE USING PAULS FROYO ROM FROM HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686631
IT DOES NOT HAVE BUSYBOX INSTALLED
Also--
There are now 2 downloads.
One will reboot your phone automatically
One will not!
(I recommend this one for anyone that has problems, or doesn't know ADB well.)
Installation
Code:
Download the attached .zip file
Place the "buildprop" folder in the root of your sdcard
Place both "Normal_Froyo.sh" and "Modded_Froyo" files in the gscript folder on your sdcard
Code:
Open Gscript
Press menu and select Add Script
Press Load File button
Select Normal_Froyo file
Press Save button at bottom
Repeat for Modded_Froyo file
After that all you have to do is open gscript and select which one to run.
Normal_Froyo will give you stock froyo build.prop and let you see froyo only apps
Modded_Froyo will give you the market fix build.prop
You can also create shortcuts directly on your homescreen for each script if you wish
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I've decided to skip the update.zip, I've found no way to copy the scripts to the gscript folder on the sdcard this way.
I'm going for an app instead.
P.S. I've never written an app before, java looks like russian to me lol. So if anyone has any tips, or knows any good tut's let PM me and let me know.
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fixed no buildprop folder
added NON-autoreboot download.
buildprop switcher v0.3.zip ORIGINAL
buildprop_switcher_no_rebootv0.3.zip NO REBOOT
buildprop swticher v0.3.1.zip DOWNLOAD THIS ONE
When the file is unzipped, there are 4 files - No Buildprop folder. Now I get the part about putting the two .sh files into Gscript folder.
Do I make another folder called buildprop and put build.2.1 and build.2.2 inside?
OR
Do I put build.2.1 and build.2.2 onto the root of the SDCARD?
Dayz xx
Dayzee said:
When the file is unzipped, there are 4 files - No Buildprop folder. Now I get the part about putting the two .sh files into Gscript folder.
Do I make another folder called buildprop and put build.2.1 and build.2.2 inside?
OR
Do I put build.2.1 and build.2.2 onto the root of the SDCARD?
Dayz xx
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So sorry lol Didn't notice until I was making the update.zip that I didn't put the other files in a folder IN the zip. Just make a folder on your sdcard called buildprop. and put them in there.
BTW testing the flashable update.zip method right now
thx, seems to work
so no more *#*#etc.. afterwards?
watercool said:
thx, seems to work
so no more *#*#etc.. afterwards?
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Right.. the checkin service runs on each reboot. So it is not needed.
Worked just fine, but I did have to do the checkin thing. Possibly had poor signal but checkin hadn't done on reboot. Worked fine after that...
Dayz xx
followinginsanity said:
Right.. the checkin service runs on each reboot. So it is not needed.
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Can the checkin method be used, instead of rebooting? I'd much rather switch back and forth via checkin rather than having to reboot.
Thanks.
Namuna said:
Can the checkin method be used, instead of rebooting? I'd much rather switch back and forth via checkin rather than having to reboot.
Thanks.
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The reboot is built into the script. On my phone, if I checkin, the apps still don't show till I reboot. But show if I only reboot. If checkin alone works for you though, you can remove the reboot command from the script.
I'm not sure what happened, but after following the instructions exactly, my phone crapped. It got as far as the first nexus logo (non-animated), then the buttons lit up and I got a black screen. And that's how it stayed.
Any ideas?
This worked great for me I also solved my (unrelated) prob with SlideIt by forcing the dictionary to save in the settings, so I'm no longer bothered about losing shortcuts stuff on a reboot.
Dandy!!
tested again with a second n1. works perfect! automated checkin works perfect.
Can you please post what changed in the .prop file.
Also you didn't add the video codecs in the "new" prop file
InGeNeTiCs said:
I'm not sure what happened, but after following the instructions exactly, my phone crapped. It got as far as the first nexus logo (non-animated), then the buttons lit up and I got a black screen. And that's how it stayed.
Any ideas?
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Mine did this as well, though I am unsure why just yet. Been busy all day.
Mikey1022 said:
Can you please post what changed in the .prop file.
Also you didn't add the video codecs in the "new" prop file
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The only thing I changed from the stock to the "modded" build.prop were these 2 lines
from this
ro.build.description=passion-user 2.2 FRF50 38042 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion/mahimahi:2.2/FRF50/38042:user/release-keys
to this
ro.build.description=passion-user 2.1-update1 ERE27 24178 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion/mahimahi:2.1-update1/ERE27/24178:user/release-keys
I didn't add anything else to these. If you would like other things added to the build.prop files. You are welcome to edit them yourselves, or let me know what things you want changed, and I can include them.
I can make it user friendly. With descriptions for each modded line, then you can simply un-comment the options that you want.
PS: I thought I had the flashable update ready, but the update-script is giving me problems. ANYONE that wants to help please let me know. I'd really like to get this out to everyone.
InGeNeTiCs said:
I'm not sure what happened, but after following the instructions exactly, my phone crapped. It got as far as the first nexus logo (non-animated), then the buttons lit up and I got a black screen. And that's how it stayed.
Any ideas?
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same thing here....ANY IDEAS????????????
This is a great find, inductions were perfect and easy to follow. Not one issue getting all my paid apps back! Thank again!
JDMSirEK4 said:
same thing here....ANY IDEAS????????????
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To anyone that can't get thier phone to boot all the way after doing this
Its not a big deal. Your phone booted. But the build.prop didn't get copied before the reboot.
If you did a nandroid before you tried it. Restore that!
If you didn't, OR you know how to use adb. Do this
Code:
adb remount
adb push [COLOR="red"]/path/to/build.2.1(or)build.2.2[/COLOR] /system/build.prop
adb reboot
I hope to have this fixed quickly.
ANYONE WHO'S PHONE WILL NOT BOOT AFTERWARDS!
Check and make sure you put the files in the right place.
build.2.2
&
build.2.1
go in
build.prop FOLDER ON YOUR SDCARD
that was the only reason I got the error, i deleted the files off my card when i was testing the flashable update.
If you still get an error. open both files in the gscript folder, and remove or comment out the reboot line. Then tell me what error you get in gscript.
So I did this and am able to see the new apps. When I reboot the phone I cannot see a bunch of old apps in my launcher. I revert to the normal script and reboot again and still cannot see a bunch of my apps. Appbrain says theyre installed and I can open them from there but no widgets or shortcuts for them Any Ideas?
r0adki111 said:
So I did this and am able to see the new apps. When I reboot the phone I cannot see a bunch of old apps in my launcher. I revert to the normal script and reboot again and still cannot see a bunch of my apps. Appbrain says theyre installed and I can open them from there but no widgets or shortcuts for them Any Ideas?
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Are those apps moved to the SD by any chance? If so, best bet is to go to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>Find your launcher, and force stop it. Should work after that.
dictionary said:
Are those apps moved to the SD by any chance? If so, best bet is to go to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>Find your launcher, and force stop it. Should work after that.
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Nope they're not on SD. I'll try the fc of launcher.
Ok it worked thank you! but my xiia widget still is not back and I'm assuming others. Anything I can do for the widgets?
Ok installed and reinstated the app. Works great thx again.
Update:
Ok after another reboot, apps don't show again. FC the launcher they come back but not the widgets.. Grrrrrr...
This Avatar.apk is for those who have upgraded to Froyo with an unofficial build that doesn't include a working Avatar app, but desire a working Avatar.apk that launches the DRM protected copy of the movie included with the phone.
Some caveats/disclaimers: I don't own a Vibrant; I have an i9000 Galaxy S and a Nexus One. I don't plan on providing much support for this, but it shouldn't need it. All the usual "I am not responsible for damage to your phone" disclaimers apply; if you don't know how to use adb and don't have root, go find out how in the appropriate FAQs.
Back story: My friend owns a Vibrant and hated it (slow/laggy). I thought upgrading it to a Froyo build would make him happy, so I did with Team Whiskey's Onyx version (very slick, better than the best ROM I have on i9000 IMHO). He was disappointed that the Avatar shortcut/app on the desktop disappeared, so I pulled the apk from a 2.1 build and pushed it to the phone, but it didn't work.
A little investigation showed that the apk file has an xml resource that is hard-coded to look for the encrypted/drm copy of the movie in the path "/sdcard/sd/movie/AVATAR.dcf", but the Froyo builds mount the external card as "/sdcard/external_sd/" so the app doesn't work.
All I did here was edit the xml file to the correct path, repacked the apk, signed it, pushed it to the phone with adb to /system/app. The apk was then available to add as a desktop shortcut again, and it opens the movie as expected.
The file won't install like a regular apk (at least it wouldn't for me), it must be pushed to /system/app to work - use this command:
adb push <your path>/Avatar.apk /system/app
You could also probably download the apk and copy it over to /system/app with Root Explorer or any other file manager that lets you write to /system/app.
I have only tested this with Team Whiskey's Onyx build and by pushing via adb. I can't test any other ROM since I don't own a Vibrant.
I know a lot of people consider the Avatar.apk to be bloatware and ask how to remove it, but I see a lot of people asking for it back because it's convenient and a great show-off feature on the phone for non-Galaxy S owners.
Additional disclaimers: I did quite a bit of searching here on XDA for an apk that took this approach and didn't find one. If it's already out there, I apologize for this post and can link to it. All I found was an apk that requires you to have a non-encrypted mp4 copy of the movie. I also found a lot of bad information about you could use the original 2.1 version if you just de-odexed it and other stuff like that. Again, this will ONLY work on a 2.2 Froyo ROM because of the change in mounting path of the external sdcard.
credit/thanks to Brut.all for his apktool and to jessetbenton for his Mac-friendly android auto signing applet.
Edit: I only modded the English language part of the apk, it may not work properly if you're using a different language.
Here's the apk, enjoy:
Wow, that first post is a lot of words for such a simple posted apk! LOL. I just wanted to make sure to cover all the bases for any criticisms I might be getting.
Thanks dude, I kept trying to install the old avatar.apk, and when I tried opening avatar, it kept giving me "file not found"
Oh, btw works on Eugene's Macnut R12
You could also just make a folder named "sd" on the sd card, and move the Movie folder there. Works just fine for me.
pablizzo said:
You could also just make a folder named "sd" on the sd card, and move the Movie folder there. Works just fine for me.
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Yes, but then you lose that 1gb of space on your internal sdcard.
I'd have gone for a symlink approach instead, but the internal card is plain old FAT32 and doesn't support them.
Or just use the stock froyo Avatar.apk? Lol. Worked for me...
distortedloop said:
Yes, but then you lose that 1gb of space on your internal sdcard.
I'd have gone for a symlink approach instead, but the internal card is plain old FAT32 and doesn't support them.
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1 out of ~13gb is fine with me
rk0 said:
Or just use the stock froyo Avatar.apk? Lol. Worked for me...
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Ah, that's good. Where'd you get it? I thought there wasn't a Vibrant specific Froyo yet - all I see on samfirmware.com are 2.1 builds. Like I said, I'm not a Vibrant owner, so don't really keep up with its developments.
Thanks for posting that.
pablizzo said:
1 out of ~13gb is fine with me
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Yeah, to each his own.
My internal 16gb on the i9000 is almost full (nandroid backups, media, etc), and I have an external 16gb that's more than half full. I prefer to keep large media files on the external, obviously YMMV.
Glad you had a solution that works for you.
Nice thanks
Been looking all over this...thanks
Sent from my XDA app cuz I'm stalking your mom....
distortedloop said:
Ah, that's good. Where'd you get it? I thought there wasn't a Vibrant specific Froyo yet - all I see on samfirmware.com are 2.1 builds. Like I said, I'm not a Vibrant owner, so don't really keep up with its developments.
Thanks for posting that.
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Deodexed JK2 Rom.
rk0 said:
Deodexed JK2 Rom.
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Thanks for the response.
I wish someone had answered any one of the dozens of posts I read where people were complaining or asking about this with that info. Would have saved me the trouble here.
Actually, it worked out well for me anyways. I have a couple of apps with the same problem where I really want to force them to use the external card instead of the internal. Now I've learned an approach I can use to "fix" or mod those apps. I wish app developers would let you specify a preferred working directory - hard coded paths aren't usually a good idea in my opinion.
At any rate, based on the number of views of the thread, and over 140 downloads between my version and yours, seems like a lot of people didn't know about this, and we've given them a working solution. That's a good thing in my opinion.
can u make this work from terminal?
Please help me to get Avatar working !
Iam on Darky's 10.2 ROM(GB 2.3.4), bullet kernel & KB5 modem.
and the movie is at the same folder structure since, my phone came stock.
I tried:
1.) I cleared drm content and drm protected content & restarted my phone two times- then downloaded the app from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774078 but it won't install.
2.) I used the Android customisation suite from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894794 and created a zip with just the avatar.apk , cleaned dalvik cache, and the installed the zip from CWM, still the application just clicked, but no response/error message whatsoever.
3.) I downloaded a terminal emulator & tried to push the apk from this thread and I get adb:not found.
Please guide me, what needs to be done, as I haven't seen the movie [email protected]!
Great work I know this has been a huge issue for many many people ...I no longer have avatar on my phone but I sure missed the launcher at one time back when I first flashed my phone
Shortbus-Driver said:
Great work I know this has been a huge issue for many many people ...I no longer have avatar on my phone but I sure missed the launcher at one time back when I first flashed my phone
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Buddy, I haven't been able to get it working, thru any of these methods!
I guess, I might have been doing something wrong in ADB Push. But I even tried with a Root File Explorer and replacing the Default Application that i had flashed using zip generated by Android Customization Tool(ACS) , with one provided in the two links(one of them, gives application not installed,probably the bigger in size one, and so installed the other one, thereby replacing the default that I talked above). but for no good.
Avatar, still doesn't work. Please help, guys!!
**Disclaimer**
**I Take NO Responsibility in bricking your device**
For those of you who have a rooted device, ads suck, don't they?
Well here is the most up-to-date HOSTS file to help remove most ads (including ads in games/apps)
Needed:
Rooted Device
Root Explorer (Or another file manager that has /system/ directory access)
Attached hosts File
Step 1: Download and unpack hosts.zip
Step 2: Transfer hosts file to internal memory
Step 3: BACKUP Original hosts file (hosts.backup)
Step 4: Replace new hosts file from internal memory into directory /system/etc/
-Delete original (MAKE SURE THERE IS A BACKUP)
-Copy in new hosts
Step 5: Give full permissions to new hosts file
Step 6: Reboot
If there is any connectivity problems, replace the old hosts file
What this does:
Just like any other hosts file (on your PC), this tells the OS to route any website/ip that fall into a giant list of "ad" domains, to route back to 127.0.0.1 (you)... meaning, when an app/website asks for www.i_am_an_ad.com, instead of getting the ad, it gets a null response from yourself!
If you didn't understand the directions or what this is:
I DO NOT recommend customizing your Prime. I come from a Galaxy S, which you don't need balls to mess with, its nearly unbrickable.. this device..however is.. Do no attempt any messing with the /system/ folder without knowledge!
How does this differ than using an ad block app like Adfree?
Not trying to be a prick ... just curious.
Superguy said:
How does this differ than using an ad block app like Adfree?
Not trying to be a prick ... just curious.
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no bloat. and can actually be incorporated into a ROM
also, this blocks ads at the source, i dont know how adfree blocks it, but i dont ever use ad-blocking programs, that means they the app can see your traffic..
ide rather some internal script doing the job it does with every bit of data in my phone than some external app.. we all should know about DOLPHIN logging user traffic...
Ad-away is the best app. It dies same thing, just installs a hosts file. Makes it in easy ui, and more noob proof. Also easier to update hosts file.
I like this way too, especially like you mentioned to be included in roms.
Sent from my Galaxy S2
There are multiple apps in the market that do exactly this...but easier.
RussianMenace said:
There are multiple apps in the market that do exactly this...but easier.
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yes, but said aps, again, cannot be included in roms. this is mainly for custom roms.
personally, i would rather incorporate this into my roms before i flash, then download some app that does it
biggem001 said:
yes, but said aps, again, cannot be included in roms. this is mainly for custom roms.
personally, i would rather incorporate this into my roms before i flash, then download some app that does it
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I'd rather use an app that updates the host file with the latest ad addresses as they become known rather replacing it manually. But that's just me
Charsher47 said:
I'd rather use an app that updates the host file with the latest ad addresses as they become known rather replacing it manually. But that's just me
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again.. its for people making roms, mainly.
Ok, even if you bake it into a ROM, which is "what this is for" you would still have to manually update the host file to adapt to new Ad domains....yes?
I'm not trying to crap on your work here, just trying to understand the advantages this has over using a market app, which in itself can be baked into a ROM with developers permission.
yeah, but every release culd have it updated. I know most developers just don't put out one version of the rom and call it a day. Most update there roms at least 2-3 times a month if there is still a need for it.
doeboy1984 said:
yeah, but every release culd have it updated. I know most developers just don't put out one version of the rom and call it a day. Most update there roms at least 2-3 times a month if there is still a need for it.
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agreed. this just reduces bullcrap 3rd party apps you don't need. roms are updated weekly at the latest, normally (at least in my galaxy s forum). throw in the host file every time and you are set. not some
biggem001 said:
**Disclaimer**
**I Take NO Responsibility in bricking your device**
For those of you who have a rooted device, ads suck, don't they?
Well here is the most up-to-date HOSTS file to help remove most ads (including ads in games/apps)
Needed:
Rooted Device
Root Explorer (Or another file manager that has /system/ directory access)
Attached hosts File
Step 1: Download and unpack hosts.zip
Step 2: Transfer hosts file to internal memory
Step 3: BACKUP Original hosts file (hosts.backup)
Step 4: Replace new hosts file from internal memory into directory /system/etc/
-Delete original (MAKE SURE THERE IS A BACKUP)
-Copy in new hosts
Step 5: Give full permissions to new hosts file
Step 6: Reboot
If there is any connectivity problems, replace the old hosts file
What this does:
Just like any other hosts file (on your PC), this tells the OS to route any website/ip that fall into a giant list of "ad" domains, to route back to 127.0.0.1 (you)... meaning, when an app/website asks for www.i_am_an_ad.com, instead of getting the ad, it gets a null response from yourself!
If you didn't understand the directions or what this is:
I DO NOT recommend customizing your Prime. I come from a Galaxy S, which you don't need balls to mess with, its nearly unbrickable.. this device..however is.. Do no attempt any messing with the /system/ folder without knowledge!
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Well I thank you for your time and effort... I followed your directions and BAM my prime is adfree...
AdFree is one of the first root apps I downloaded. Just easier as a user and I love blocking ads!
Lock-N-Load said:
AdFree is one of the first root apps I downloaded. Just easier as a user and I love blocking ads!
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Was just coming in here to say that. Way to beat me to it
Atleast upload a more recent one...
http://www.multiupload.com/SAQUI2FOBH
Lock-N-Load said:
AdFree is one of the first root apps I downloaded. Just easier as a user and I love blocking ads!
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I use AdAway. There's an updated host almost every day.
Lock-N-Load said:
AdFree is one of the first root apps I downloaded. Just easier as a user and I love blocking ads!
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Itaintrite said:
I use AdAway. There's an updated host almost every day.
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yeah, they are great and everything, but that's just one more app you have to run in the background, taking up that much more system resources.
Swiftks said:
yeah, they are great and everything, but that's just one more app you have to run in the background, taking up that much more system resources.
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i agree, when we start pushing roms out, it'll be much easier to just update the hosts files with the ROMS then installing that app every time you update the rom
biggem001 said:
i agree, when we start pushing roms out, it'll be much easier to just update the hosts files with the ROMS then installing that app every time you update the rom
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I use adfree and I don't let it run in background and it still works, you only install app again if you update to different ROM, or you must swipe everything every time, but you have to install all of your apps again as well, install one more app won't make a dent to your finger, or you can use Titanium Backup
I'm surprised this hasn't been baked in CM7/8 or the upcoming CM9 yet.
Would be pretty easy to add it in the customize for most any ROM.
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Guys,
I can't post in the official thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/guide-headphone-speaker-volume-booster-t2819821
But I just wanted to confirm that if you root your device and follow the directions here, I've got confirmed working on the Sprint LS990 variant of this phone. The thread mentions nothing of this on Sprint or the LS990 but I can confirm that it is indeed working.
You'll need to:
1. Have root with SuperSU installed
2. Install Root Browser and 920 Text Editor (Available in market for free)
3. Navigate to system/etc and then mixer_paths.xml
4. Change file permissions to rw-r-r
5. Save to your downloads folder just in case you trash your phone or something
6. Navigate to markers mentioned in thread link above. The LS990 variant will have aforementioned markers listed approximately 15 lines later in the code. Edit them to your liking.
7. Save, reboot, pray not to get caught in limbo.
8. Enjoy having better sound than everyone else with a phone.
Just an FYI anyone attempting this: If you do not edit the permissions correctly when overwriting the file the phone will not boot. It will get stuck at the yellow sprint screen and you will have to preform a reset.
Root browser did not allow me to change permissions correctly and when going quickly I did not notice it when overwriting.
However, second attempt after recovery it worked great.
Thanks for the info TROPhouse
So i havnt edited yet but permissions look right here. Will they change after I edit and save. And then change them back right. I don't wanna get stuck since we have no custom recovery yet.
Did it. It was way worth sweatin through the reboot process. Haha.
Has anyone thats using Viper used this mod?
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sinisin said:
Has anyone thats using Viper used this mod?
Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk
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I'm using viper. Works perfect. After installing I moved the app from data/app to system/app. Heard people were having it being stopped after using it for awhile and this was there fix for that.
Kept having permission issue and was kind of nerve wrecking with no recovery.... However, phone sounds awesome now!
stagejuan said:
Kept having permission issue and was kind of nerve wrecking with no recovery.... However, phone sounds awesome now!
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What settings did you end up with. I used 68 or 69 on all mine and it's pretty good. Not sure if I want it louder or quieter but it's definitely way better than stock was.
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Mahapederdon said:
What settings did you end up with. I used 68 or 69 on all mine and it's pretty good. Not sure if I want it louder or quieter but it's definitely way better than stock was.
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I did 69 which seems perfect to be honest... I mainly hear music at the gym and usually use soundcloud... at 69, I don't even get close to full volume on the phone now. Its perfect
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
Super loud
Thanks! Great volume!:victory:
dk2463 said:
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
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Don't know if this is too late to help, but...
I don't use 920, but my guess is there's an option somewhere (probably in settings for the app) to switch the file system to read - write mode, instead of read-only. I use the FX app, and that's what I had to do with it. Be sure to set it back to read-only when you're done.
dk2463 said:
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
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SUCCESS!
So you need to download an app that will mount your system, I used an app called mount/system. You launch it then select Mount r/w. Once you do that you have the needed access to edit the files as listed. I used this guide as well and had success....hope this helps others!
copy the original mixer_paths to your memory by ES file
edit it by notepad++ on windows and put it again in your memory
copy it from internal to your /system
highlight it and set permissions rw r r
move it from /system to /system/etc/
reboot and enjoy
Has anyone tryied playing with bluetooth volume i cant find where to change it any sugestions?
Nice, I haven't had any issues with my phone being too quiet, but I also came from a Verizon G2. Those were noticeably horrible for volume levels, so the G3 is a welcome change.
In regards to all the questions about which app to use for which function:
You could use Root Explorer, or any other file explorer that has root capabilities (ES File Explorer, Total Commander). You do NOT need to use a specific app set and if your file explorer can't mount/unmount the system partition with root permissions, try a new one because that one sucks.
You also should not be downloading three separate apps to accomplish this. It's kind of overkill to have a file explorer, a text editor, and a system partition mounter when any decent file explorer has all three of those built in. I think ROM Toolbox even has all those capabilities in the free version.
RandomPooka said:
Nice, I haven't had any issues with my phone being too quiet, but I also came from a Verizon G2. Those were noticeably horrible for volume levels, so the G3 is a welcome change.
In regards to all the questions about which app to use for which function:
You could use Root Explorer, or any other file explorer that has root capabilities (ES File Explorer, Total Commander). You do NOT need to use a specific app set and if your file explorer can't mount/unmount the system partition with root permissions, try a new one because that one sucks.
You also should not be downloading three separate apps to accomplish this. It's kind of overkill to have a file explorer, a text editor, and a system partition mounter when any decent file explorer has all three of those built in. I think ROM Toolbox even has all those capabilities in the free version.
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Agreed but I downloaded ES File Explorer and several others and I was unable to find the ability to mount as r/w. If the option is in those apps, it's very much hidden so an app to mount your file system then an editor was what I needed and it worked.
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Agreed but I downloaded ES File Explorer and several others and I was unable to find the ability to mount as r/w. If the option is in those apps, it's very much hidden so an app to mount your file system then an editor was what I needed and it worked.
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ES's current interface does hide a lot, and is in almost every way inferior to the original interface. But the option is there. It's also in FX (File Explorer) which is my root editor of choice.
the pursuit of sound quality! bullet for my valentine cant be heard on stock!!!!!!!
tried this. guess i messed up. stuck on spark screen. sat and read through the pages here. gotta fix my phone when i get home tonight.
what did you change you volume levels to?
So can those who have successfully made the edits share what volume levels you changed and what are the new numbers? I've made the change to mine and even with my $100 earphones there's distortion at what I feel is a low level. I'm thinking maybe there's a balance among these that I need to achieve?
thanks!
dk2463
I want to copy a file to the /system/fonts folder, but no matter what file explorer I use, they are all failing to copy any file to the folder. On ES File Explorer, I get "Permission denied," but when the system is mounted Rewritable, I get "Task Failed." Yes, my phone is rooted. Can anyone please help me out? Thanks.
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I want to copy a file to the /system/fonts folder, but no matter what file explorer I use, they are all failing to copy any file to the folder. On ES File Explorer, I get "Permission denied," but when the system is mounted Rewritable, I get "Task Failed." Yes, my phone is rooted. Can anyone please help me out? Thanks.
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Did you enable Root-Explorer in ES File explorer? Just go into the left menu scroll down and check it :good:
Deathvirus said:
Did you enable Root-Explorer in ES File explorer? Just go into the left menu scroll down and check it :good:
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Yes, it was enabled. I found out that changing the system to Rewritable may have caused the error. I have an app called Emoji Switcher that always worked whenever I had to change Emojis from Google to ios7. When I installed this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blogspot.superthomaslab.mountsystemrorw&hl=en and set the system to RW, Emoji Switcher could no longer change the emoji file in the /system/fonts folder. I was forced to restore a nandroid backup, luckily without losing data. But I want to know what to do the next time I need to modify the /system folders when it doesn't let me.
John256145 said:
Yes, it was enabled. I found out that changing the system to Rewritable may have caused the error. I have an app called Emoji Switcher that always worked whenever I had to change Emojis from Google to ios7. When I installed this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blogspot.superthomaslab.mountsystemrorw&hl=en and set the system to RW, Emoji Switcher could no longer change the emoji file in the /system/fonts folder. I was forced to restore a nandroid backup, luckily without losing data. But I want to know what to do the next time I need to modify the /system folders when it doesn't let me.
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cant really help you, but i may be able to offer some info.
im guessing you are either running Marshmallow, or have a nexus running stock?
if no, then the rest may be irrelevant.
i believe it was in M, google implemented some sort of system write protection, it can be bypassed but i dont know how off hand.
on nexus's, with the M update, google has the system so full, even with write ability, you may not be able to because there is no room.
maybe that will help you to look for a fix, maybe not lol
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cant really help you, but i may be able to offer some info.
im guessing you are either running Marshmallow, or have a nexus running stock?
if no, then the rest may be irrelevant.
i believe it was in M, google implemented some sort of system write protection, it can be bypassed but i dont know how off hand.
on nexus's, with the M update, google has the system so full, even with write ability, you may not be able to because there is no room.
maybe that will help you to look for a fix, maybe not lol
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I have a Moto G 2nd Generation running 5.0.2. Although the info is irrelevant for me, I'll take it if I upgrade to Marshmallow. In my case, I'll just avoid changing the system directory manually for now. Thanks for both of your help!
John256145 said:
I have a Moto G 2nd Generation running 5.0.2. Although the info is irrelevant for me, I'll take it if I upgrade to Marshmallow. In my case, I'll just avoid changing the system directory manually for now. Thanks for both of your help!
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np
it is usually best to try and post in your devices forum, as everyone there has your device, and may be able to help more.
moto g 2015 help forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/help