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Hi,
When I go to gPlay on the Q and click on "Apps" I only get like 150,000 results available for download, only a small fraction of the total apps available. When I go there on my computer browser to try to download an app to the Q it says "This app is not compatible with this device" for 90% of the apps. So, no dice with either method.
I have been sideloading apps and most of them work just fine. So I want to get around this gPlay restriction on the Q so I can just download apps directly from gPlay rather than having to sideload them.
(I am fully aware that the reason why gPlay keeps track of which devices are compatible is to avoid more "broken" apps than necessary, but in the case of the Q their own system appears to be broken itself, so I want to get around it.)
So, I bought the Device Spoofer app for $1.50USD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scheffsblend.devicespoof&hl=en
which, despite the reviews worked just fine for me on both the Nexus 7 and on Nexus Q. It changes your build.prop file to spoof Google Play into thinking you are a different device of your choosing. Note that, as it says in the instructions, you need to spoof the device using the app, reboot, go to gPlay, *download an app* (any app), and from then on gPlay will register your device as a different one.
That works for me -- I select for example "Galaxy Nexus", go thru the steps above, and voila, gPlay in my computer's browser has now replace "Nexus Q" with "Galaxy Nexus". Pretty cool.
HOWEVER, and I am now getting to the point, this doesn't allow me to download any more apps than I had access to before! It still says "This app is not compatible with this device ["Galaxy Nexus"]" for the same apps that were incompatible before. Browsing gPlay on the Q also doesn't yield any new opportunities for downloading apps.
I think what is happening is that even though the build.prop file is being changed, the Q is still reporting to gPlay that it doesn't have, for instance: GPS, phone functionality, etc etc, long list of items. And that means that any apps that require any one of those functionalities is "not compatible" (despite the fact that sideloading many of them means they work just fine).
So, my point is, does anyone know how to spoof gPlay so that the Q reports to gPlay that it has all of the bells and whistles? (GPS, phone functionality, etc etc)
Thanks
I downloaded all the .xml files from my Q's /system/etc/permissions folder and compared them to those downloaded from my Nexus 7. There are about half the number of files and indeed many things are not supported, no surprise.
Is it safe to just copy all the .xml files from my Nexus7 to my NexusQ? (plus a few .jar files that are linked to in the .xml files).
And perhaps then gPlay will show more apps?
OK sorry for multiple posts, but what the heck I just tried it. And can't see any more apps on gPlay. Tried downloading one that was visible as I thought it might only report its permissions at download-time, but nothing changed after the download. Drawing blanks here.
FIGURED IT OUT!
That's right folks, you can now download any app directly onto the Q! No sideloading, no adb.
Followed these instructions for a different device. Basically I was on the right track but needed to change the .xml's file permissions back to rw-r-r and then clear gPlay cache, reboot, etc, then it worked.
Pasting the steps from this page http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/34849-guide-to-fix-market-to-get-more-apps-compatible/ below, with the small modification that I got my .xml files from my Nexus 7, not from his/her link, and I only loaded the tablet_core_hardware.xml so far (I have not attempted loading on any of the Nexus 7's other .xmls but most of them don't seem useful). Thanks go out to bosondehiggs of slatedroid.com. I have made a note in square brackets at which point my Nexus Q gPlay started suddenly showing all apps.
A. Backup /system/etc/permissions (just take a copy with ES file explorer or root explorer.recommended just in case)
B. copy the xmlfiles files into /system/etc/permissions (android.hardware.location.gps.xml, android.hardware.location.xml, com.android.location.provider.xml, tablet_core_hardware.xml) agree to over write all of them
C. Make sure the file permission are rw-r-r (with ES file explorer, long tap then change properties on each file..to help you out all files in that directory need to be rw-r-r)
D. Go to settings->apps->all and tap Google Play Store
E. Click on Clear data
F. REBOOT tablet
market still not working
Go to settings->apps->all Go to “Google Play Store” again
‘Clear Cache’ if it lets you then ‘Force Stop’ — DO NOT Clear data
back and Go to “Google Services Framework”
‘Clear data’ then ‘Force Stop’
REBOOT your machine. [After rebooting, the Nexus Q worked with gPlay just fine!]
Then after reboot market is still not working.. then go into..
settings->apps->all google play store again open it but this time clear data if it lets you..
thats it exit open market up, login and you should now have full market access....Youtube...Facebook....
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hey, this looks cool I want to give it a try.
do you mind posting the instructions from beginning to end?
and the xml file needed too?
sonikot said:
hey, this looks cool I want to give it a try.
do you mind posting the instructions from beginning to end?
and the xml file needed too?
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Sure, happy to. I'll include in greater detail than an expert hacker needs, so it's more noob-friendly.
First you need ES File Explorer app (get es_file_explorer_v1_6_1_7.apk or latest version from the publisher at http://www.estrongs.com/en/download.html).
adb connect to your device if not already. Type "adb devices" to check you are connected.
adb install the ES File Explorer .apk, and run it using the Trebuchet launcher.
Press "settings" (see my keyboard page to see how to do that). Scroll down and click Settings and enable "Up to root". Also enable "Root Explorer". OK we're done here for now, we'll use this app later.
Download this file: http://www.davidnhutch.com/tablet_core_hardware.xml. It's one of the .xml permissions files from the Nexus 7. You may also try other .xml files from other devices at your own risk. Or you can try mine, I guess also at your own risk.
Let's go back to adb. "adb shell"
"su"
"mkdir /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
"cat /system/etc/permissions > /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
"exit"
"exit". You should now be out of shell but still in the command window.
"adb push <path-to-that-xml-file>/tablet_core_hardware.xml /sdcard/tablet_core_hardware.xml"
"adb shell"
"su"
"cat /sdcard/tablet_core_hardware.xml > /system/etc/permissions/tablet_core_hardware.xml"
If you want, check it's there: "cd /system/etc/permissions" "ls"
"exit"
"exit"
Next we will change the file permissions for that file we just copied. Open ES File Explorer, click "Up" once to get to the root directory, click System > etc > permissions. Right click or long-press on tablet_core_hardware.xml. Scroll to the bottom of the list that comes up and select Properties. Click the Change button. Select the following boxes, and only the following boxes: User read, User write, Group read, Other read. Click OK, OK. The other files in that directory also need to be rw-r-r, but they should be fine.
Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store
Click Clear data
Reboot the Q by typing "adb reboot". If you did that using adb-over-wifi, then you'll probably need to do the "adb connect" thing again to reconnect.
Open Google Play. If it's still not working (still shows only a few apps), then continue.
Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store
Click Clear cache if it lets you, then click Force stop. DO NOT Clear data
Go back once and go to “Google Services Framework”
Click Clear data then Force stop
Reboot the Q again in the same way. After rebooting, my Nexus Q worked with gPlay just fine! However if you still don't see new apps, continue.
Go to Settings > Aapps > All > Google Play Store
Clear Data if it lets you
That's it! Now just Open Google Play, login and you should be able to see and download almost any app either directly on the Q or remotely through a browser on your computer. You may need to download just one app (any app) in order to be able to get the remote download via browser thing working, as Google Play appears to update its knowledge of which devices you have only when you download something.
davidnhutch said:
Sure, happy to. I'll include in greater detail than an expert hacker needs, so it's more noob-friendly.
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I have now put that list here: http://davidnhutch.com/sandbox/blog/how-to-make-google-play-show-you-more-apps/
I will attempt to maintain the instructions at the above link (in case there are errors, or in case the non-GoogleIO Nexus Q's behave differently to the GoogleIO NexusQ (which I have)).
davidnhutch said:
I have now put that list here: http://davidnhutch.com/sandbox/blog/how-to-make-google-play-show-you-more-apps/
I will attempt to maintain the instructions at the above link (in case there are errors, or in case the non-GoogleIO Nexus Q's behave differently to the GoogleIO NexusQ (which I have)).
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hey step 3 isnt working on the assumption I know how to lauch trebuchet on Q.
How would I launch trebuchet?
sonikot said:
hey step 3 isnt working on the assumption I know how to lauch trebuchet on Q.
How would I launch trebuchet?
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bump can somebody upload the file for trebuchet and explain how to run this launcher so we can run .apks
thanks
UKROB86 said:
bump can somebody upload the file for trebuchet and explain how to run this launcher so we can run .apks
thanks
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Sorry, I assume you have already followed the instructions by kornyone here to root and install a launcher:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28484300
There are other ways of doing this too. Some folks have gotten CM9 working on it.
I just made this quick video which shows Trebuchet and the Google Play showing most apps available, near the middle of this video.
What Can You Do with the Nexus Q? : http://youtu.be/6rb4iQDBom0
Press "settings" (see my keyboard page to see how to do that). Scroll down and click Settings and enable "Up to root". Also enable "Root Explorer". OK we're done here for now, we'll use this app later.
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Can you provide us with the link to your keyboard page so I can mimic these steps on my Q. Also to navigate around on the Nexus Q does it still require a USB mouse to be plugged in to it? I rooted my Q but I'm in the process of trying to add AOSP's Jelly Bean ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1776202 ) and use CM9's Trebuchet Launcher ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410674 ).
I don't want to get in a position where its all on there and I can't navigate the damn thing. The goal is to use what you provided along with these other resources and work it wirelessly via an app like tablet remote or droid input type app.
mrjaymillz said:
Can you provide us with the link to your keyboard page so I can mimic these steps on my Q. Also to navigate around on the Nexus Q does it still require a USB mouse to be plugged in to it? I rooted my Q but I'm in the process of trying to add AOSP's Jelly Bean ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1776202 ) and use CM9's Trebuchet Launcher ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410674 ).
I don't want to get in a position where its all on there and I can't navigate the damn thing. The goal is to use what you provided along with these other resources and work it wirelessly via an app like tablet remote or droid input type app.
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Sorry, I mean the keyboard page on my website: davidnhutch.com/nexusq, click on Keyboard > Special Keys.
Basically, the "menu" button on android is mapped to the same keycode as the "menu" button on Windows keyboards, which usually has an icon that looks like a drop-down menu with a pointer hovering over it. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menu_key)
You also can do all this from the command line without ES File Explorer, I'm just trying to make it a bit more visual, plus, ES is useful.
I am very interested in what you described you are working on, as I am hoping to try the same thing when I get some time. Please post your results and steps!
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Sure, happy to. I'll include in greater detail than an expert hacker needs, so it's more noob-friendly.
First you need ES File Explorer app (get es_file_explorer_v1_6_1_7.apk or latest version from the publisher at http://www.estrongs.com/en/download.html).
adb connect to your device if not already. Type "adb devices" to check you are connected.
adb install the ES File Explorer .apk, and run it using the Trebuchet launcher.
Press "settings" (see my keyboard page to see how to do that). Scroll down and click Settings and enable "Up to root". Also enable "Root Explorer". OK we're done here for now, we'll use this app later.
Download this file: http://www.davidnhutch.com/tablet_core_hardware.xml. It's one of the .xml permissions files from the Nexus 7. You may also try other .xml files from other devices at your own risk. Or you can try mine, I guess also at your own risk.
Let's go back to adb. "adb shell"
"su"
"mkdir /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
"cat /system/etc/permissions > /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
"exit"
"exit". You should now be out of shell but still in the command window.
"adb push <path-to-that-xml-file>/tablet_core_hardware.xml /sdcard/tablet_core_hardware.xml"
"adb shell"
"su"
"cat /sdcard/tablet_core_hardware.xml > /system/etc/permissions/tablet_core_hardware.xml"
If you want, check it's there: "cd /system/etc/permissions" "ls"
"exit"
"exit"
Next we will change the file permissions for that file we just copied. Open ES File Explorer, click "Up" once to get to the root directory, click System > etc > permissions. Right click or long-press on tablet_core_hardware.xml. Scroll to the bottom of the list that comes up and select Properties. Click the Change button. Select the following boxes, and only the following boxes: User read, User write, Group read, Other read. Click OK, OK. The other files in that directory also need to be rw-r-r, but they should be fine.
Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store
Click Clear data
Reboot the Q by typing "adb reboot". If you did that using adb-over-wifi, then you'll probably need to do the "adb connect" thing again to reconnect.
Open Google Play. If it's still not working (still shows only a few apps), then continue.
Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store
Click Clear cache if it lets you, then click Force stop. DO NOT Clear data
Go back once and go to “Google Services Framework”
Click Clear data then Force stop
Reboot the Q again in the same way. After rebooting, my Nexus Q worked with gPlay just fine! However if you still don't see new apps, continue.
Go to Settings > Aapps > All > Google Play Store
Clear Data if it lets you
That's it! Now just Open Google Play, login and you should be able to see and download almost any app either directly on the Q or remotely through a browser on your computer. You may need to download just one app (any app) in order to be able to get the remote download via browser thing working, as Google Play appears to update its knowledge of which devices you have only when you download something.
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Hey David, the .xml file you linked isn't downloadable, can you take a look into this? Also can you provide some clarification on steps 6-15 above, do I enter ADB then type su and everything else as one command? Can you provide a command prompt code showing every entry step by step?
Also as a side not I can't open google play on the launcher or a matter of fact I can't even get a keyboard to show up on the screen to sign in to my google account. Any ideas? I am using a wireless mouse to navigate and tablet remote via my nexus 7 for other inputs.
Like the previous post stated... The xml file isn't available. Can someone post theirs please?
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I went ahead and downloaded an AOSP Nexus 7 ROM and extracted the file for myself. I don't know what Box's limitations are, but here's a link to the tablet_core_hardware.xml
https://www.box.com/s/e5e0da606448340fd736
xMemphisx said:
Like the previous post stated... The xml file isn't available. Can someone post theirs please?
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I went ahead and downloaded an AOSP Nexus 7 ROM and extracted the file for myself. I don't know what Box's limitations are, but here's a link to the tablet_core_hardware.xml
https://www.box.com/s/e5e0da606448340fd736
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Thanks for the .xml file, box link works with no issues. By the way would you happen to have any ideas on how to get a keyboard to appear on screen for the nexus q? Currently I can't type/enter any information I can only navigate with my wireless mouse. Clicking on Gmail/Google Play/ Messages/ or anything else that requires a keyboard just seems to close the program within 5 seconds (almost like a force close just without the error message).
mrjaymillz said:
Thanks for the .xml file, box link works with no issues. By the way would you happen to have any ideas on how to get a keyboard to appear on screen for the nexus q? Currently I can't type/enter any information I can only navigate with my wireless mouse. Clicking on Gmail/Google Play/ Messages/ or anything else that requires a keyboard just seems to close the program within 5 seconds (almost like a force close just without the error message).
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I didn't get a chance to play with it too much yesterday, I would imagine that if you install a 3rd party keyboard and set it to your primary input method it (might) work. I'm going to have a better chance to really look at the Q tonight here in a few hours, so I'll report back with what I can figure out.
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I still have had no time to test this yet. The company I work for is at deadline with new software and we have been working 65+ hour weeks here recently, so my Q has just been sitting there. I'm still anxious to test it, but it might still be a few days before work slows back down and I can really get after it again.
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Hey David, the .xml file you linked isn't downloadable, can you take a look into this? Also can you provide some clarification on steps 6-15 above, do I enter ADB then type su and everything else as one command? Can you provide a command prompt code showing every entry step by step?
Also as a side not I can't open google play on the launcher or a matter of fact I can't even get a keyboard to show up on the screen to sign in to my google account. Any ideas? I am using a wireless mouse to navigate and tablet remote via my nexus 7 for other inputs.
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Hm, weird that two people have said the .xml file is not downloadable -- I tried today and yesterday and it was available both times. Maybe the hosting site was down or something. Anyway it looks like someone else offered the same .xml file at another link so we're all set. I'll leave the .xml file there for a year or so though.
Steps 6-15: Yes, enter everything as quoted. No extra "adb" or "su" or anything is needed, other than what I wrote there. Just follow one step at a time, typing each one and then hitting enter. Shouldn't need a command prompt code entry as it is already, just without the code tags and with extra double-quotation marks. Please let me know if there are any errors though.
As for your last paragraph, it seems there are two issues. 1) Not being able to open gPlay on the launcher. Can you please provide more info? What happens? Does it try to open then crash? Is the gPlay app missing? 2) Can't get a keyboard to show up on the screen. -- You will never have an on-screen keyboard on the Q. You need an external keyboard, plugged into the USB port. If you want mouse + keyboard simultaneously, you need a "unifying mouse and keyboard wireless receiver" -- just search amazon for that -- what it is is a mouse+keyboard with just one USB dongle that serves both.
Don't think this will get off topic, but if Google updates the software to Jellybean and adds all the the things you can do in the video, will this method still work?
On a side note, dont think google will add all the functionality as you showed on the video.
Edit: Why is Trebuchet needed for this?
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300k said:
Don't think this will get off topic, but if Google updates the software to Jellybean and adds all the the things you can do in the video, will this method still work?
On a side note, dont think google will add all the functionality as you showed on the video.
Edit: Why is Trebuchet needed for this?
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You're right, you technically don't need Trebuchet. It just makes life easier than launching everything (e.g. gPlay) via "adb shell am start ..." commands from your computer.
Regarding Google updating to JB, perfectly possible. Possible that everything will be standard in the next Q hardware release. However the real questions are, why was this functionality not included in the first place? Why was the hardware so very limited by the software? And the bigger question, why was the public release of the first Nexus Q sales indefinitely postponed? Presumably they are coming out with something better than what they showed at IO. Whether it's much better or just marginally better remains to be seen.
The best app/function in the video is being able to use OnLive (3D streamed games) in my opinion. Now, OnLive is expensive and I did have a few problems with the keyboard mapping, the mouse not working while OnLive was playing, etc, but it works and shows the potential for streamed games. The Q doesn't have to be the core device either, presumably a tablet would work too. I just think they should have done the hardware differently and made an Xbox competitor (Xsphere?) instead of a competitor to precisely no-one.
On steps 8 and 9 I get
sh: cannot create /sdcard/permissionsbackup: Is a directory
I don't think that I am typing it in wrong and I have copied and pasted as well just in case...The directory is made correctly... Thanks for your help.
"mkdir /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
"cat /system/etc/permissions > /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
I am trying to Install apk and run it with command line
to Install apk
adb install myapk.apk
Now I am trying to run it with commands .. and after Googling I found something like
adb shell am start -n com.other.ProjectName/.MainActivity
How to know com.other.ProjectName and .MainActivity of an installed apk ..
any easier method will be helpful
U can use
adb pm list packages
command to view the packages installed in your device.
Regards,
Karthick
this command does not seems to work
how do i know and understand the logic of your.package/.YourActivity
stiphen said:
I am trying to Install apk and run it with command line
to Install apk
adb install myapk.apk
Now I am trying to run it with commands .. and after Googling I found something like
adb shell am start -n com.other.ProjectName/.MainActivity
How to know com.other.ProjectName and .MainActivity of an installed apk ..
any easier method will be helpful
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Follow the steps below.
1. Install the attached .apk for ADW Launcher.
2. Open the Menu.
3. Swipe to the "Add" section of the menu and tap "Custom shortcut".
4. Now tap "Activities".
5. You will be presented with a list of all the apps you have installed; tapping on one of them will drop down a list of all of the packages available to launch for that app. Tapping on one of the packages will create a shortcut for it on the ADW Launcher homescreen.
Hope this helps! :good:
You can see in root/data/apps
Much easy if you use apk installer.exe. You can install apk, lunch, take screen short by singal click.
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thanks for all of your help .. got it
Anyone could please suggest me a debloater script for honor 8 MM?
rooted or no root?
Rooted
All the time I try to delete a bloated app it returns. I managed to freeze the app but that's not the right way. Sometime I have problems with the gallery even if I have quick pic. I can't freeze the gallery because if I try to upload a pic in a social app like badoo it just does nothing. I have to go to twrp and clean the cache all the time
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All the time I try to delete a bloated app it returns. I managed to freeze the app but that's not the right way. Sometime I have problems with the gallery even if I have quick pic. I can't freeze the gallery because if I try to upload a pic in a social app like badoo it just does nothing. I have to go to twrp and clean the cache all the time
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Try adb
Connect phone to laptop or pc (you must have adb fastboot on it)
Open cmd (press shift then right click on adb folder choice open command prompt)
Type adb shell
Then type pm list package | grep huawei (or google or app name). It will show all package app you find.
Then type pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.xxx (it it package name show from command above)
It will remove any app you want (you can try on rooted or no root device. With no root device, you can still install ota when have)
Thanks I'll try before reinstalling android. A script would be easier anyway.
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Thanks I'll try before reinstalling android. A script would be easier anyway.
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What is your device brand? L09 or what?
Anyone have a good list of bloatware that can be safely removed from this device?
Hi i have stratos with English firmware.
Is there a way to install APK directly from watch? Without usb connected to PC.
I transferred apk but i am unable to install, the installer crashes everytime.
Is there an easier way to install apk from Android mobile?
Or is there an android adb?
Thanks in advance.
Also my battery is 1 day with GPS always OFF and heartrate always ON. Is this normal?
I have the Pace not the Stratos but I don't think that you can install apps from the watch. It is possible on the Pace to use ADB to enable "unknown sources" and then attempt to install apks from the internal memory, but due to the screen size the installer does not show correctly and it is impossible to finish installing the app.
I would think that results on the Stratos would be very similar even if you found an apk that is compatible it.
I dont have screen size issues, it says installation protected and asks to press ok to install and continue (something similar) then intaller crashes.
Sounds like you got a permission issue.
Have you tried one of these?
adb shell settings put global install_non_market_apps 1
or
adb shell settings put secure install_non_market_apps 1
If you still get a similar error, then you may need root.
anox said:
Sounds like you got a permission issue.
Have you tried one of these?
adb shell settings put global install_non_market_apps 1
or
adb shell settings put secure install_non_market_apps 1
If you still get a similar error, then you may need root.
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Ok, so after setting both settings menrioned by you i can see the install screen. And unfortunately as you mentioned i cannot see the install button
My watch has 3 buttons and none of them do the CLICK action.
Thank you for the adb commands
Is ther a shell command see all the supported settings?
firoz3321 said:
Ok, so after setting both settings menrioned by you i can see the install screen. And unfortunately as you mentioned i cannot see the install button
My watch has 3 buttons and none of them do the CLICK action.
Thank you for the adb commands
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I know this is so late but I came across this in my journey to update watch droid assistant.
type the commands they gave you to enable unknown sources, then type adb shell wm density 150, this makes the screen show enough to hit install.
then type adb shell wm density 238 to return to the normal resolution. I know this still requires a computer to keep normal density but there is technically a way.
sonicscrewup said:
I know this is so late but I came across this in my journey to update watch droid assistant.
type the commands they gave you to enable unknown sources, then type adb shell wm density 150, this makes the screen show enough to hit install.
then type adb shell wm density 238 to return to the normal resolution. I know this still requires a computer to keep normal density but there is technically a way.
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If we have access to PC then there are easier methods to install apk isn't it?
firoz3321 said:
If we have access to PC then there are easier methods to install apk isn't it?
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In most cases yes, in my case no. I had updated the companion app on my phone, so my watch version was incompatible, instead of revert the phone app, I decided to force the watch to allow me to install. Changing the resolution worked like a charm.
APK installer is easier if you can get the latest apk to your computer, but i could only get it via the app pushing it to the watch.
sonicscrewup said:
In most cases yes, in my case no. I had updated the companion app on my phone, so my watch version was incompatible, instead of revert the phone app, I decided to force the watch to allow me to install. Changing the resolution worked like a charm.
APK installer is easier if you can get the latest apk to your computer, but i could only get it via the app pushing it to the watch.
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Here is an easy way to install an app on the watch without any screen size issue:
- install the wear part of this-> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sssemil.advancedsettings&hl=en
When installing an apk on the watch using any file manager, just select Advanced Settings instead of the default Package Installer.
anox said:
Here is an easy way to install an app on the watch without any screen size issue:
- install the wear part of this-> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sssemil.advancedsettings&hl=en
When installing an apk on the watch using any file manager, just select Advanced Settings instead of the default Package Installer.
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Works, but root on watch is required. So it's clear that people with stock firmware (or even common custom ROM with just adb root) cannot use this.
By the way, it seems that if you get adb root and add the permission to install 3rd party apps on watch then it works... I haven't tested this yet tho.
lfom said:
Works, but root on watch is required. So it's clear that people with stock firmware (or even common custom ROM with just adb root) cannot use this.
By the way, it seems that if you get adb root and add the permission to install 3rd party apps on watch then it works... I haven't tested this yet tho.
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Apparently, sonicscrewup already has all what is required
hi,
anox suggested to install the wear part of this https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...settings&hl=en (
Advanced Settings for Watch) in order to install apk in the watch without pc
but where to find the apk intended to install on the watch (because the
"Advanced Settings for Watch" usually installs on the phone, and then transfers the wear part to the watch)?
I figured it out, probably is not the easier way to do it.
you decompile the phone apk (using apk easy tool), then you will find the wear apk inside the res/raw folder.
you can install it on the watch directly, or probably better, convert it first using this tutorial (https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/amazfit/android-wear-apps-to-android-read-apk-t3726835)
the "Advanced Settings for Watch" works well in the amazfit to install apks, and to do other things, but of course, there are many features making the app to crash.
cheers
carloscolhao said:
hi,
anox suggested to install the wear part of this https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...settings&hl=en (
Advanced Settings for Watch) in order to install apk in the watch without pc
but where to find the apk intended to install on the watch (because the
"Advanced Settings for Watch" usually installs on the phone, and then transfers the wear part to the watch)?
I figured it out, probably is not the easier way to do it.
you decompile the phone apk (using apk easy tool), then you will find the wear apk inside the res/raw folder.
you can install it on the watch directly, or probably better, convert it first using this tutorial (https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/amazfit/android-wear-apps-to-android-read-apk-t3726835)
the "Advanced Settings for Watch" works well in the amazfit to install apks, and to do other things, but of course, there are many features making the app to crash.
cheers
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Yah, I sometimes leave something out. There are already several threads talking about how to install Android Wear app on this watch.
Anyway, an APK file is just a normal compressed ZIP file. So, the quick & easy way to install the wear part of Android Wear app is to:
- Change the file extension from "apk" to "zip"
- Extract the zip file and get the wear APK file inside the res/raw folder to install on the watch
Personally, I don't use any tool or recompile any Android Wear app in order to just install on the watch. I don't see any real world result difference.
Thanks.
I did not realise an apk could be decompressed as a simple zip. Good to know
anox said:
Sounds like you got a permission issue.
Have you tried one of these?
adb shell settings put global install_non_market_apps 1
or
adb shell settings put secure install_non_market_apps 1
If you still get a similar error, then you may need root.
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Wanted to understand if this setting is maintained across firmware updates. I have a very poor data connection with my charger and this setting is a savior, along with File Manager+. So was wondering if I'm going to lose this at every update.
adityavaidya said:
Wanted to understand if this setting is maintained across firmware updates. I have a very poor data connection with my charger and this setting is a savior, along with File Manager+. So was wondering if I'm going to lose this at every update.
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Just found this thread tucked away and it works perfectly. No fiddling with any poor USB connections anymore. It's by XDA user zmad2000
https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/amazfit/amazfit-pace-enable-app-list-install-t3639617
Here's the solution just to ensure that it's archived.
Background
I was have trouble getting my Amazfit Pace to be recognized by the adb program or the ADK installer. When it was in the dock it i could look at the files but not have it recognized by the other apps. I have the Amazfit Pace US version with ROM 1.3.3a
Here are the steps i took.
Enable the "developers mode" by tapping on the legal notice.
Plug in the Amazfit to the computer and put a blank file called "launcher_config.ini" in the main directory
Restart the watch. Once it has booted up connect it via the wifi to the same network your computer is on.
Open and cmd prompt and got to "C:\Users\Rich\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platf orm-tools" directory (this will differ based on you user name)
Type adb connect (ip address of watch)
Then type adb install (whatever app you want)
Not sure if this is the 100% but it worked for me and my watch was right out of the box. Hope this helps some people.
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Edit: What I've found is that once you enable developer mode, adb over WiFi is automatically enabled. You don't seem to need that file to be present. Only problem is that adb is now enabled over WiFi at all times when the watch is connected. So there is a security risk, albeit a small one because I'd only connect my watch to my home WiFi.
So all that's required is:
Go to Settings->About
Tap on the Serial number 7 times
Ensure the watch is connected to the same WiFi as your computer
Type adb connect (ip address of watch)
but are you able to install applications directly from the watch?
I did everything but when I try to install using "advanced settings" I always see the word "working" but the installation process never ends
apgeo said:
but are you able to install applications directly from the watch?
I did everything but when I try to install using "advanced settings" I always see the word "working" but the installation process never ends
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It only works with root, or if you use a modded PackageManager, used in some custom ROMs, after allowing 3rd party APKs installations (non-Market security check).
sonicscrewup said:
I know this is so late but I came across this in my journey to update watch droid assistant.
type the commands they gave you to enable unknown sources, then type adb shell wm density 150, this makes the screen show enough to hit install.
then type adb shell wm density 238 to return to the normal resolution. I know this still requires a computer to keep normal density but there is technically a way.
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Thanks a lot! That actually worked for me! :highfive:
Hi guys thats a home plugin for GoodLock
mariolcela said:
Hi guys thats a home plugin for GoodLock
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Preview
Where can I find the option to set it up?
deglaser said:
Where can I find the option to set it up?
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Download GoodLock from Samsung galaxy store and ijnsthome up plugin.
If you cant find goodlock in your country download nicelook from playstore
It didn't work on my S10 Plus or my Tab S6... let's see if it works with my Ultra. Although, the thing I want samsung to allow stock launcher to do the most is allow play store icon packs and Home Up doesn't, yet at least.
Edit: Doesn't work on my Ultra either.
le0.br4zuc4 said:
It didn't work on my S10 Plus or my Tab S6... let's see if it works with my Ultra. Although, the thing I want samsung to allow stock launcher to do the most is allow play store icon packs and Home Up doesn't, yet at least.
Edit: Doesn't work on my Ultra either.
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Hmm..it works great on S20U
S20U-Exynos
Xode said:
Hmm..it works great on S20U
S20U-Exynos
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On my S20 Ultra (snapdragon) doesn't at all. It says "app disable because Home Up isn't compatible with One UI"
This is great. Makes my app drawer two pages instead of 5
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le0.br4zuc4 said:
On my S20 Ultra (snapdragon) doesn't at all. It says "app disable because Home Up isn't compatible with One UI"
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Yeah, that's weird....maybe this helps you...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=82352809
S20U-Exynos
I wish there was a option to change the size of the icons!
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It would be nice to customize the size of the folders. I have a folder with only 3 apps and it is placed in the first row of the folder's maximum display area, which makes it hard to reach. The folder size should be smaller so that it makes the apps reachable, one handed.
garyHal said:
It would be nice to customize the size of the folders. I have a folder with only 3 apps and it is placed in the first row of the folder's maximum display area, which makes it hard to reach. The folder size should be smaller so that it makes the apps reachable, one handed.
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Here mby ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53UNJV5klUg
le0.br4zuc4 said:
It didn't work on my S10 Plus or my Tab S6... let's see if it works with my Ultra. Although, the thing I want samsung to allow stock launcher to do the most is allow play store icon packs and Home Up doesn't, yet at least.
Edit: Doesn't work on my Ultra either.
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Install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluehorizonapps.nicelock3
And then https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...lease/home-up-1-0-00-19-android-apk-download/
Thats you done ?
le0.br4zuc4 said:
On my S20 Ultra (snapdragon) doesn't at all. It says "app disable because Home Up isn't compatible with One UI"
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Install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluehorizonapps.nicelock3
And then https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...lease/home-up-1-0-00-19-android-apk-download/
Thats you done ?
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Here mby ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53UNJV5klUg
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Awww, thank you. I now understand what "Folder Popup" means.
So that feature works great on the home folders because they are located at the bottom of the phone. The problem is now reversed for the Apps page. All of my folders are at the top row and the folder popup is even further away now, lol.
I have my dpi set to 480 and it messes up with the widget, unfortunately. The font is very small on the widgets while in Lawnchair and any other 3rd party apps it's fine.
The main reason I go with 3rd party launchers is the amount of icons I can put in a page and this is a very nice addition to the stock launcher but widgets don't scale right with the change in dpi.
This is currently bugged and it breaks the swipe right to go to previous app navigation gesture.
FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T GET HOME UP TO WORK WITH THEIR GOOD LOCK APP
I figured it out guys. I was able to get Home Up working with my Verizon Ultra. Here are the steps to getting it to work.
1) Download Android SDk platform-tools ok your PC and set it on your computers desktop or where ever it is easier for you to find
2) Download the Samsung phone drivers from the Samsung developers page
3) Install the drivers on your computer
4) Extract the "platform-tools" folder on your computer
5) Download One UI Apk 11.0.72.31 to your computer and place inside extraced "platform-tools" folder
6) Inside the "platform-tools" folder on your computer, push "shift" and "right click" on any empty space inside that folder.
7) Click on "Run ADB" or "Open Powershell"
8) Inside the ADB type ".\adb devices" or "adb devices" make sure your device comes up on devices list
9) Then type ".\adb install" or "adb install" then space and drag the one ui Apk to the spot after "adb install"
10) it should then install the Apk
After that you should be good to run the home up app inside goodlock
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joqsan said:
FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T GET HOME UP TO WORK WITH THEIR GOOD LOCK APP
I figured it out guys. I was able to get Home Up working with my Verizon Ultra. Here are the steps to getting it to work.
1) Download Android SDk platform-tools ok your PC and set it on your computers desktop or where ever it is easier for you to find
2) Download the Samsung phone drivers from the Samsung developers page
3) Install the drivers on your computer
4) Extract the "platform-tools" folder on your computer
5) Download One UI Apk 11.0.72.31 to your computer and place inside extraced "platform-tools" folder
6) Inside the "platform-tools" folder on your computer, push "shift" and "right click" on any empty space inside that folder.
7) Click on "Run ADB" or "Open Powershell"
8) Inside the ADB type ".\adb devices" or "adb devices" make sure your device comes up on devices list
9) Then type ".\adb install" or "adb install" then space and drag the one ui Apk to the spot after "adb install"
10) it should then install the Apk
After that you should be good to run the home up app inside goodlock
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You might have to rename the one ui Apk to com.sec.android.app.launcher
absaga said:
This is currently bugged and it breaks the swipe right to go to previous app navigation gesture.
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Works okay for me and I have both Home Up and the Good Task module installed.
joqsan said:
FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T GET HOME UP TO WORK WITH THEIR GOOD LOCK APP
I figured it out guys. I was able to get Home Up working with my Verizon Ultra. Here are the steps to getting it to work.
1) Download Android SDk platform-tools ok your PC and set it on your computers desktop or where ever it is easier for you to find
2) Download the Samsung phone drivers from the Samsung developers page
3) Install the drivers on your computer
4) Extract the "platform-tools" folder on your computer
5) Download One UI Apk 11.0.72.31 to your computer and place inside extraced "platform-tools" folder
6) Inside the "platform-tools" folder on your computer, push "shift" and "right click" on any empty space inside that folder.
7) Click on "Run ADB" or "Open Powershell"
8) Inside the ADB type ".\adb devices" or "adb devices" make sure your device comes up on devices list
9) Then type ".\adb install" or "adb install" then space and drag the one ui Apk to the spot after "adb install"
10) it should then install the Apk
After that you should be good to run the home up app inside goodlock
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You might have to rename the one ui Apk to com.sec.android.app.launcher
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No issues after getting it to work? I heard some of the people who got it to work had issues with icons not resizing correctly