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Hi,
Recently, I accidentally deleted my LG HOME app from my Optimus One (my phone was rooted). But since I was using GO Launcher Pro at the time, it didn't affect the phone functionality.
But then while playing with the phone I factory reset it, and whoosh ! I was left with no launcher screen at all (LG HOME being the default, which I deleted ). I was left with a blank screen, with just the notification bar.
HERE IS HOW I RECOVERED MY PHONE (and not the LG HOME app):
Step 1: Get a launcher app apk from somewhere and copy it to your SD card.
PS: Search on google 'go launcher ex apk' without the quotes. You can also search for ADW launcher or others (see android market).
Step 2: Turn your phone on.
Step 3: Get someone to call on your phone. Pick up the call.
Step 4: During the call tap the 'Add call button'. You will get the dialer pad, with contacts, call logs and favorites tabs as well.
Step 5: Go to contacts and click the menu hardkey to get the menu. Tap 'New Contact'.
Step 6: When you get the new contact form, tap the image with a '+' sign on it (It is used to add a contact image).
Step 7: Now you will get options as to where to get the file. Select OI File Manager.
Step 8: Navigate to the folder in which you copied the Launcher app (Go launcher, ADW Launcher or the like) and install it.
Voila ! You have a new launcher screen now.
PS : I was relieved when I finally got my launcher back. I was on the brink of flashing my phone to the stock KDW, which could've resulted in a bigger mess (Bricking etc.)
NOTE 1: If you factory reset your phone again, you will lose the launcher again, and will be back without a launcher screen. So make sure you don't do so lest you want to repeat Step 1 thru 8 again.
Word of advice: Make sure you have at least one launcher app installed on your phone (no matter which one, it should run).
USERS PLEASE UPDATE THE THREAD WITH OTHER ADVICES FOR THE PROBLEM.
vivek.28 said:
HERE IS HOW I RECOVERED MY PHONE (and not the LG HOME app):
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Never thought there could be such a wierd workaround for this.
Thanks for the info though.
The easiest way would be to install another launcher using 'adb install'
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mihir287 said:
The easiest way would be to install another launcher using 'adb install'
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Yaa its the simplest thing to do, but I remember op had that problem and no one answered It.
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But then you'd need to install all the android SDK and stuff on your PC.
This is just a work around. Of course, one would be in a problem if you don't have OI File Manager too.
Um, or use search button on phone and search for right app or what ever, search button on phone is pretty useful if you brick your rom. :]
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But then you'd need to install all the android SDK and stuff on your PC.
This is just a work around. Of course, one would be in a problem if you don't have OI File Manager too.
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Sdk is just easy to install, there's also adbMadeEasy.exe (no sdk required) which you can use.
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Thank you,very usefulll!
You really mess with your phone dont you...
really very simple and yeah weird method...
lolzzz....
didn't work for me
I get to Step 7: Now you will get options as to where to get the file. Select OI File Manager.
the only options i get are take a picture or pick from gallery.
there's got to be another way to do this
DjSidEShoW said:
I get to Step 7: Now you will get options as to where to get the file. Select OI File Manager.
the only options i get are take a picture or pick from gallery.
there's got to be another way to do this
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Looks like you have no file manager installed, use the adb method.
Is my screen too bright, or am I just too ASIAN?!
I did it!!!!!!!
someone posted to use the search button, well, i used the search button to get me to 4shared.com and downloaded launcher pro. when it was done downloading i pulled down the notification thingy and pressed the download complete icon. it then installed launcher pro and everything is fine. thank u guys for all your help, and i hope this info helps someone else out.
Well,I have fastest method than this
Which I used when I do the same thing
Stock rom have default LG home which u deleted that,s why blackscreen comes
So
Just slide that notification bar and turn on internet and from PC go to market download launcher it will be directly download to your phone bcoz of on internet
And you got your launcher back
Or make flashable zip of home launcher and flash it
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hi so i had a rooted optimus c and i had deleted lg home then rebooted my phone. i have no other home launcher so now my phone is stuck on boot screen. it keeps repeating the lg android screen. have i messed up my phone for good? is there a way to fix it. i cant even use my computer to veiw files on phone. not sure what to do i cant follow any of the forums cause i phone doesnt even fully turn on. can anyone help please im lost and not sure what to do. thanks xda members......
repost or email me if you have and answers please.
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mohonthegreat said:
hi so i had a rooted optimus c and i had deleted lg home then rebooted my phone. i have no other home launcher so now my phone is stuck on boot screen. it keeps repeating the lg android screen. have i messed up my phone for good? is there a way to fix it. i cant even use my computer to veiw files on phone. not sure what to do i cant follow any of the forums cause i phone doesnt even fully turn on. can anyone help please im lost and not sure what to do. thanks xda members......
repost or email me if you have and answers please.
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you have installed recovery mode? if you have flash in recovery the attachment.
Christian Nothing said:
you have installed recovery mode? if you have flash in recovery the attachment.
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Hi Christian. Should I install the attached LG Home only if I have installed recovery mode? I still have access to cell phone's mass storage. Can I install it from there even if I haven't installed recovery mode?
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Hi Christian. Should I install the attached LG Home only if I have installed recovery mode? I still have access to cell phone's mass storage. Can I install it from there even if I haven't installed recovery mode?
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Yes you can extract the zip on sd card and you have to put the app in system/app and set the right permissions. You need root for this and a file manager that read internal storage like Es file explorer.
Hope you understanded my explanation
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Hi,
I tried to change DPI through LCD density modder app to dpi 226 in my sgs2.
After that the phone dont boot-up and got stuck at yellow triangle screen
I can go to CMW mode but dnt have any backup in that.i flashed Cf root again to check if that work,but nothing happen
NOTE: it got bricked because of change in DPI.not because of flashing wrong kernel so Flashing kernel wont help me
What to do,please help me
Can you mount USB in CWM to change the kernel ?
Because some kernels, like Siyah (I THINK ! I don't use Siyah...) purpose to clear some folder including DPI section...
So you can try to take one of this kernels, flash one, and find this option...
I'm not sure, just a supposition
UlbaWan- said:
Can you mount USB in CWM to change the kernel ?
Because some kernels, like Siyah (I THINK ! I don't use Siyah...) purpose to clear some folder including DPI section...
So you can try to take one of this kernels, flash one, and find this option...
I'm not sure, just a supposition
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Missed the part about it not being a kernel issue, did you?
hungryheart said:
Hi,
I tried to change DPI through LCD density modder app to dpi 226 in my sgs2.
After that the phone dont boot-up and got stuck at yellow triangle screen
I can go to CMW mode but dnt have any backup in that.i flashed Cf root again to check if that work,but nothing happen
NOTE: it got bricked because of change in DPI.not because of flashing wrong kernel so Flashing kernel wont help me
What to do,please help me
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You should be able to connect to your computer in CWM recovery mode, and edit the dpi setting in your build.prop file.
failing that, worst case scenario, just copy a new rom to ya sd and flash it in cwm, a custom one
seriously, you got bitten my friend, next time, do a nandroid backup and backup ya efs folder, double protection, coz seriously if ya gonna mess with stuff like the build.prop then ya need a backup plan.
If you really want to alter the dpi, then check the lcd density changers on google play, theres a few, but i know a couple of them let you test the dpi out first to see if it works on ya phone, if it doesnt it reverts back.
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You should be able to connect to your computer in CWM recovery mode, and edit the dpi setting in your build.prop file.
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As above;
1. Download & instal Windows PC programs "Android Commander" and "NotePad++ "(not NotePad)
2. Boot into CWM Recovery
3. Connect to PC USB & allow/edit for any drivers to instal
4. Run Android Commander
5. Navigate to system/build.prop & copy to PC & edit ro.sf.lcd_density=240 with NotePad++. Check there are no entries added by the app (delete them if so) Save and exit
6. Replace build.prop with edited version
7. Exit program, connect USB and reboot
8. All else fails, wipe cache/Dalvik and reflash ROM.
Hope this helps
Edit: don't forget to remove/delete the LCD Modder app from data/app with Android Commander before rebooting, otherwise it may force your previous density changes and back to square one.
You can also extract the build.prop from your ROM download zip with 7Zip and use above method to replace it.
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Thank you all for your help
when i flashed CF-ROOT,i didn't work,but when i flashed STOCK KERNEL,it worked
i saw the odin log,stock rom has factory image file which correct the DPI.i think so
Thanks for giving your precious time
I found this thread through google, so thought i might post my experiences for the next person that finds this the same way, maybe some of it will be relevant...
So i did the same thing with my galaxy Note: changed DPI with LCD density modder app, restarted and the phone wouldn't get past the white samsung screen.
I followed UpInTheAir's guide to step 7, but phone still wouldn't start. I hadn't made a backup of the EFS folder so i was getting pretty scared at this point as loading a new rom will wipe this folder and render the phone useless (as far as i understand)
I was reading elsewhere that the permissions need to be set to rw-r--r-- on the build.prop file, so i tried doing this with Android Commander with the phone in CWM recovery. Android Commander was spazzing out, error message when the program opens, constant "loading" bar going, but i just ignored all that. I went to /system/build.prop properties and tried to set the permissions to rw-r--r-- but after accepting that and going to properties again it hadn't updated the permissions.
I've never flashed a ROM before, or changed kernel, but i decided this might be a good time to learn.
I loaded franco.Kernel-r5 for galaxy Note (sorry if this is irrelevant in an S-II forum) but loading into CWM that is built into this kernel (i think it was a different version than i was using before) i was then able to update the permissions with Android Commander(tho it was still spazing out).
Restarted and BOOM she loaded. Understandably i was thanking God big time at that point
anyway, hopefully something in this mess of a post might come in useful to somebody , thanks for the good info UpInTheAir!
Hello, I had the same problem and had to re-flash the firmware.
I've seen on dpi changers comments on market that A LOT OF PEOPLE get the softbrick.
i want to change my dpi.
how am i supposed to do it ?
I can't believe my phone can't stand changing DPI.
Ive changed mine a few times by altering the build prop file but the icons were never centered properly. Eveything was smaller but moved towards top left of the screen. Since then i used Density Modder pro with no issues.
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I have the same problem but i cant even get into cwm recovet. what can i do?
"Unfortunatelly System UI has Stopped!"
Hello everyone!
I have a HUGE problem with my Galaxy S4 i9500 and I really need someone's help here... I changed the pixel density/screen resolution, with the "Density changer" from the "Pimp my rom" app (I'm root user) and I can't use my phone AT ALL(not even the status bar)!!. I can only access the Lock Screen and the Lock Screen shortcut icons(could because I tried formating the phone but nothing changed so now only lock screen)... Also lock screen is super small, because I think I clicked the 200dpi(I THINK) option.When I unlock the phone, to access to the UI the screen is total black and this 2 messages are being deplayed : "Unfortunatelly, System UI has stopped" and "Unfortunately,TouchWiz Home has stopped",I don't have CWM Recovery flashed. Please reply! :crying: HELP!
Yiannis Hadjittofis said:
Hello everyone!
I have a HUGE problem with my Galaxy S4 i9500 and I really need someone's help here... I changed the pixel density/screen resolution, with the "Density changer" from the "Pimp my rom" app (I'm root user) and I can't use my phone AT ALL(not even the status bar)!!. I can only access the Lock Screen and the Lock Screen shortcut icons(could because I tried formating the phone but nothing changed so now only lock screen)... Also lock screen is super small, because I think I clicked the 200dpi(I THINK) option.When I unlock the phone, to access to the UI the screen is total black and this 2 messages are being deplayed : "Unfortunatelly, System UI has stopped" and "Unfortunately,TouchWiz Home has stopped",I don't have CWM Recovery flashed. Please reply! :crying: HELP!
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First of all you will get better answers if you asked in your device's relevant thread, TouchWiz Home usually doesn't take too well to dpi changes, you need to install a custom launcher app like apex or Nova, try installing one via adb, and then reboot and select your custom launcher as default when the system prompts you to select a launcher.
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Thanks for the reply
king_below_my_lord said:
First of all you will get better answers if you asked in your device's relevant thread, TouchWiz Home usually doesn't take too well to dpi changes, you need to install a custom launcher app like apex or Nova, try installing one via adb, and then reboot and select your custom launcher as default when the system prompts you to select a launcher.
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Thanks for your help!! My phone is ok now..
same issue
Having the same issue I'm using Asus memo pad smart 10. Stuck in the boot screen after I tried to change my LCD density through ROM toolbox. Been like that for days. Do I need to follow the same procedure?
Thx
If you can enter recovery then flash maybe some DPI changer or what
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can't use recovery when I try to, it gives me a android lying on its back with the message "error" managed to wipe data though, now I can boot it fully however when I get to my lock screen it says that UI launcher ASUS keyboard and audio wizard have all stopped
corrupted apps?
king_below_my_lord said:
First of all you will get better answers if you asked in your device's relevant thread, TouchWiz Home usually doesn't take too well to dpi changes, you need to install a custom launcher app like apex or Nova, try installing one via adb, and then reboot and select your custom launcher as default when the system prompts you to select a launcher.
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i have this issue two but i factory reset my tablet because that would fix it and now the setup doesn't work and i can't fix it and the only thing i can do is the recovery menu if that helps if you have some sort of solution please let me know
many thanks ben
Try resetting via adb
ben12345678901 said:
i have this issue two but i factory reset my tablet because that would fix it and now the setup doesn't work and i can't fix it and the only thing i can do is the recovery menu if that helps if you have some sort of solution please let me know
many thanks ben
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Encountered the same error using screen shift (https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-screen-shift-change-screen-t3138718) I may be too late but I hope It may help somebody
For JB 4.3 and above:
Code:
wm size reset
wm density reset
wm overscan reset
Below JB 4.3:
Code:
am display-size reset
am display-density reset
i have the same problem but with my rooted galaxy note 4, i used an app to change my dpi but i set it from 640 to 140 and now the phone doesnt do anything except show me "Unfortunately the system ui has stopped" and it doesnt even show any icons, just my wallpaper and the tiny little error,, i tried fixing it with adb commands but my pc isnt authorized to my phone and i dont have a way to authorize it but usb debugging was on but i dont thing that will help, what do i do???
3ryl said:
i have the same problem but with my rooted galaxy note 4, i used an app to change my dpi but i set it from 640 to 140 and now the phone doesnt do anything except show me "Unfortunately the system ui has stopped" and it doesnt even show any icons, just my wallpaper and the tiny little error,, i tried fixing it with adb commands but my pc isnt authorized to my phone and i dont have a way to authorize it but usb debugging was on but i dont thing that will help, what do i do???
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Try booting your device into safe mode, it should boot without loading the app that you installed to modify dpi. If you successfully boot into safe mode, you can uninstall the app then reboot.
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Well, I tried to post my question in Galaxy Note thread. But it seems that the Problem is similar for all Android devices. So, if you don't mind I'post it here. No solution found so far.
I've got the screenlock password on my Galaxy Note. It's in English layout (it was originally entered in Swipe keyboard). Then I've changed the Settings to Samsung keyboard and French layout (same latin letters) and switched off the screen. Now my pass is not working as I cannot change layout to English (the settings button on keyboard is grey). So would you recommend any solution as I don't want to wipe all the data. Is it possible to change layout to original English or reset password somehow? Thanks a lot in advance.
I believe after a number of failed attempts it will prompt for your gMail login.
3rdstring said:
I believe after a number of failed attempts it will prompt for your gMail login.
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Nope. After 30 tries there were no prompt for google account. This thing works in case of secret drawing combination. But I used letters.
Just in case - here's my Galaxy Note thread link
...forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975284&page=3
I don't know if it'll help, but what I do when I forgot my pattern unlock is delete the gesture.key file in /data/system/ from recovery.
I'm guessing deleting the password.key in the same folder will disable the password lock, and you can unlock it with anything.
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3rdstring said:
I believe after a number of failed attempts it will prompt for your gMail login.
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stepie22 said:
I don't know if it'll help, but what I do when I forgot my pattern unlock is delete the gesture.key file in /data/system/ from recovery.
I'm guessing deleting the password.key in the same folder will disable the password lock, and you can unlock it with anything.
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Could you tell me how you've managed to delete a single file from the recovery? What app did you use?
vnt_777 said:
Could you tell me how you've managed to delete a single file from the recovery? What app did you use?
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you can use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
or if you have unlocked bootloader you can access your phone's data partition from there.
Cheers
spirosbond said:
you can use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
or if you have unlocked bootloader you can access your phone's data partition from there.
Cheers
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Thanks a lot, but I didn't find the download link ((
spirosbond said:
you can use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
or if you have unlocked bootloader you can access your phone's data partition from there.
Cheers
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Aroma Filemanager freezes my device. Anyway - no files or folders in root/data. Is there any other stable file manager?
vnt_777 said:
Aroma Filemanager freezes my device. Anyway - no files or folders in root/data. Is there any other stable file manager?
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It can be done via adb - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800799.
Theonew said:
It can be done via adb - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800799.
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I opened it using ADB - \data folder is empty.
I just cannot get it - i'm an official user, my phone is registered, I do know the password and my gmail account details but I cannot get through to my data. That's really incredible that such giants as Google and Samsung made Android and Galaxy Note in a way that I CANNOT change the language settings. That's rediculous. I spend a couple of minutes to change password and 2 days trying to get my data back - why???
With no solution until tomorrow I will wipe Galaxy Note and sell the f... device to get myself iPhone or Nokia or anything that does not have that android on it. I'm starting to hate it really.
After 5 incorrect tries, there should be an option "Forgot Password?" Tap on that and you can enter your gmail info. It doesn't pop up on its own
Btw how will getting an iphone help? Its not like any phone will let you mess with settings while the phone is locked...
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gagdude said:
After 5 incorrect tries, there should be an option "Forgot Password?" Tap on that and you can enter your gmail info. It doesn't pop up on its own
Btw how will getting an iphone help? Its not like any phone will let you mess with settings while the phone is locked...
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Since it's locked with a code, this is not the case. It goes on continuously and simply tells you how many times you have entered the code incorrectly (not sure when/if this ends).
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I opened it using ADB - \data folder is empty.
I just cannot get it - i'm an official user, my phone is registered, I do know the password and my gmail account details but I cannot get through to my data. That's really incredible that such giants as Google and Samsung made Android and Galaxy Note in a way that I CANNOT change the language settings. That's rediculous. I spend a couple of minutes to change password and 2 days trying to get my data back - why???
With no solution until tomorrow I will wipe Galaxy Note and sell the f... device to get myself iPhone or Nokia or anything that does not have that android on it. I'm starting to hate it really.
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You could try using adb while booted into recovery mode. If all else fails, then its each to their own .
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You could try using adb while booted into recovery mode. If all else fails, then its each to their own .
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I did try to use adb in recovery mode - same thing /data folder is empty. I managed to install the previous version (1.50) of Aroma FileManager - /data is empty.
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Btw how will getting an iphone help? Its not like any phone will let you mess with settings while the phone is locked...
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My pass (layout) problem could not have happened on iPhone. There should always be some protection against such user activities that could block his access to data. Moreover, I haven't really changed the layout - I've just selected different software keyboard (Samsung Standard instead of Swipe). And as my phone was in French - so French layout was default in Samsung Standard Settings.
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I did try to use adb in recovery mode - same thing /data folder is empty. I managed to install the previous version (1.50) of Aroma FileManager - /data is empty.
My pass (layout) problem could not have happened on iPhone. There should always be some protection against such user activities that could block his access to data. Moreover, I haven't really changed the layout - I've just selected different software keyboard (Samsung Standard instead of Swipe). And as my phone was in French - so French layout was default in Samsung Standard Settings.
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In order for the aroma filemanager to mount the /data folder you have to go to its settings and select the "automount all devices on start" . Then reflash and you are done.
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In order for the aroma filemanager to mount the /data folder you have to go to its settings and select the "automount all devices on start" . Then reflash and you are done.
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Thanks a lot! For me 2 methods worked (I tried both) with Titanium Backup Pro and with Aroma FileManager "automount all devices on start" etc... I'll give my Samsung Note one more chance The thread could be closed.
I'd like to keep all VM/Sprint/Boost LG LS660/F60 problem questions in here that do not refer to development, so we can keep the development thread a little more neat and on the right track.
Thank You Everyone!
ORIGINAL LG Tribute/F60 Root Method Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772 By @Unjustified Dev, @jgkim, and @high247
LG Tribute/F60 One Click Root Method Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951 Coded by @avicohh
Note: This root method works on other LG Phones, but this thread is to focus only on the LS660/F60. Thanks.
Also I'll add some of my findings for the LG Tribute that might of got lost in the other thread while we wait for questions.
Agreed.
Sent From This RIDICULOUS LG TRIBUTE
I'll Add Some Of My Findings Here As Well...
Camera sounds annoy me and I couldn't find any tweak, app, or anything to disable them on the LG's Camera, so I figured it out myself. I have wrote a guide and included a .zip with the files you need to switch.
- How to disable your LG Camera Sounds -
Found by high247 of XDA-Developers for the Virgin Mobile LG Tribute LG660.
-# 01. You are going to need to be ROOTED on your phone and have a Root Explorer. I personally use Root Browser from the Play Store.
And you'll need the .ogg files from this .zip file.
I've you are not ROOTED please check Unjustified Dev's guide here on how to do so.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
-# 02. First move the .ogg files from this .zip to your phones SDcard.
cam_snap_0.ogg
camera_click.ogg
camstart.ogg
camstop.ogg
VideoRecord.ogg
(I've included backups of all the orginal .ogg's in Backup-ogg in the .zip. Just delete the .bak off the end and they are the orginal files in case you want to switch back.)
-# 03. Ok now on to disableing the sounds on your phones Camera (For whatever reasons you might what to do so. For me, they just annoy me)
Open your Root Explorer and go to your SDcard and multi-copy the .ogg's you put there.
Now navigate to System folder, click that,
now locate the Media folder, click that,
now locate the Audio folder, click that,
now locate the UI folder, click that, then once inside the UI folder click PASTE to copy the files there. It might be useful to delete the old ones before hand.
-# 04. Almost done, now you have to change the to .ogg file permissions to 0644 rw-r--r--
(If your not good with permissions, when you select permissions just make sure Read is checked in every box and Write is only checked on Owner, everything else unchecked.)
-# 05. ALL DONE. No need to reboot or anything, just go to your Camera and see that the annoying sounds are gone.
ENJOY!
HELP!
Still stuck in TWRP after the failed update, any ideas what the problem is?
JohnnyDX said:
Still stuck in TWRP after the failed update, any ideas what the problem is?
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We need more detailed information to help, how did you get stuck for one?
I got the update for my Tribute and like a idiot I tried to install it but it just keeps booting into TWRP, I wiped the phone and than I restored a backup from my SD card that I had but it still reboots to TWRP, the backup installed successfully but it just keeps booting to TWRP, any ideas how to fix this? The backup has the TWRP recovery and root. I also tied the new rom and it still boots to TWRP.
What to Change that ugly color on your default LG Messaging App?
You need to install Xposed Framework on your rooted LS660/F60
1. Here is the Xposed Framework installer you need for G3 Tweakbox to work: http://dl.xposed.info/latest.apk
2. Now download G3 Tweakbox from the Play Store and install it:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...weaksbox&hl=en
3. Open Xposed Framework installer make sure the Xposed Framework is installed up to date and and then make sure you check the module for G3 Tweakbox and reboot your device before anything will work.
4. Now open G3 Tweakbox app, go to Messaging, scroll all the way to the bottom and you can change the color.
5. After you make changes Reboot your phone for them to take full effect. My messaging app now is Black.
And in this post I show what else I found that worked with G3 Tweakbox on the LS660, even some pictures : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59451127&postcount=766
NOTE: Not all tweak work. TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
JohnnyDX said:
I got the update for my Tribute and like a idiot I tried to install it but it just keeps booting into TWRP, I wiped the phone and than I restored a backup from my SD card that I had but it still reboots to TWRP, the backup installed successfully but it just keeps booting to TWRP, any ideas how to fix this? The backup has the TWRP recovery and root. I also tied the new rom and it still boots to TWRP.
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You were on ZV4 right? I believe you have to flash the boot.img for ZV4 from TWRP and that will fix it. You might have to flash from fastboot though I forget, its almost 3am here and its been a long day.
Extract the boot.img from this .zip and try that.
Ok so for whatever reason I just could not get the damn OTA updates to stop re-downloading, even after doing what cpshelley2 said to do. My problem was update.zip kept re-downloading to /cache/ and then the notification would pop up to install. I ran the adb command cpshelley2 suggested and turned OTA off, made sure the update.zip was deleted, long pressed the notification clicked app info went to manager cleared all.
And it would just keep downloading over and over again, giving me the notification to install over and over again, so what I found was apps named Disable Service and Autorun Manager on the play store, they are free and for root, that fixed this for me.
DisableSevice Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.wq.disableservice&hl=en
AutorunManager Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rs.autorun&hl=en
**WARNING DO BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ARE CHECKING AND UNCHECKING IN THESE PROGRAMS YOU COULD MESS SOMETHING UP!***
Open the Disable Services app, click where it says System near the top, then scroll down to Google Play services, click it, now scroll down almost all the way near the bottom and find SystemUpdateService then uncheck it will turn red.
Now open Autorun Manager and select Advance Mode, then in the top right click Settings, make sure Show System Entries and Enable System App Disable are both Checked, now find Google Play Services, click it to see a list of receivers, scroll down til you find com.google.android.gms.update.SystemUpdateService$Receiver and com.google.android.gms.update.SystemUpdateService$ActiveReceiver and com.google.android.gms.update.SystemUpdateService$SecertCodeReceiver ,then un-check them.
Now your done.
Reboot phone and update.zip will stop downloading in /cache/ (**delete it one last time if it is there still**) and you will stop being notified about the ZV5 update.
Hope that helps someone else too. Any questions feel free to ask and remember I'm on the LG LS660 Virgin Mobile.
Hidden Custom Lock Screen Wallpaper Feature
Oh and I have found how to make custom lock screens for everyone else with the LG Tribute, its hidden in the Photos app, download or take whatever picture, open it in Photos, click the 3 dots in the top right bringing down a menu, click Set as.. click More.. Set as Lock screen wallpaper. Crop and set!
Took me forever to find that. Could not find any info anywhere on the internet. lol
Hope that helps someone else too!
Hidden Menu
Dial this number below.
5689#*660#
That unlocks the Hidden Menu.
If you Dial ##3424# it will ask you for a Six Digit Service Code or known as a MSL Service Code. ( No known working codes have been found as of this posting. )
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
How to Access the Sprint OMADM Hidden Menu, No Root Needed.
Download Activity Launcher from the play store.
Open Activity Launcher and at the top click on Recent Activities at the top and switch it to All Activities... Once you did that scroll all the way down the list to Software Updates and click on it... A list will appear showing all the activities it does... Scroll down to Sprint OMADM Hidden Menu, there are 3 you can access though 4 say Sprint OMADMA Hidden Menu.
One will let you change the carrier branding.
Hope that helps you and let us know what happens if you try it please.
NOTE: You can Edit Chameleon Node options in the Sprint OMADM Hidden Menu com.lge.lgdmsclient.ui.test.SPROmadmHiddenMenu such as "Brand Name" in Edit Chameleon Node... Click it... Then click GET... If you have Virgin Mobile that should pop up under Brand Name... Click it and edit to say what you want... Then click SET and reboot phone to take effect.
CHANGE SETTINGS ATE YOUR OWN RISK AND NEVER FACTORY RESET OUTSIDE OF YOUR DEFAULT BRANDING OPTION.
And that my friends is mostly what I have found so far for our phones that are useful.
Now any questions feel free to ask and I'll answer ASAP. 3am here so I'm off to bed now. Night my friends.
Is there a working custom rom yet? I would love to get rid of the LG's default version and try CM12.
tstywall said:
Is there a working custom rom yet? I would love to get rid of the LG's default version and try CM12.
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It is being tested by people and worked on by awesome @Unjustified Dev at this time. It is not being rushed and worked on to perfection. Make sure if you can donate to that man for his hard work and dedication!
Custom Recovery
How do install a custom recovery once rooted? Can I just install Flashify and then select "Download TWRP" from there, or is there something else I need to do?
You can use flashify if you have the zip for twrp
Edit: Here is the recovery Img
https://www.dropbox.com/s/irrdhovdy8fcxqi/recovery_bumped.img?dl=0
Flash it Via flashify and your good.
Sent From This RIDICULOUS LG TRIBUTE
Jmurphy8367 said:
You can use flashify if you have the zip for twrp
Sent From This RIDICULOUS LG TRIBUTE
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Do you mean the .img from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59311465&postcount=476
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Ok thanks. Is there any difference between the recovery_bumped.img you posted and the recovery.img I linked to?
No difference just uploaded nice to my dropbox.
Edit: Just use my dropbox one I know it works. Im still using my phone lol.
high247 said:
You were on ZV4 right? I believe you have to flash the boot.img for ZV4 from TWRP and that will fix it. You might have to flash from fastboot though I forget, its almost 3am here and its been a long day.
Extract the boot.img from this .zip and try that.
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I flashed it via TWRP and it did not work.
I installed the Google dialler after flashing the Google Dialler Support (Framework) (.zip), made it the default dialler (with all permissions) and disabled the stock Dialler through recovery but whenever I make or receive a call, both dialler's {incallui}s show simultaneously, sometime the stock in front and sometimes the Google one and both their notifications also showing. I wanted to disable the stock incallui but can't find it in the priv-app directory(in recovery). Does anyone know how to disable the stock incallui? Any help would be much appreciated...thanks!!
Hi which recovery you are using. twrp build 4 or 2
vaibhav1 said:
Hi which recovery you are using. twrp build 4 or 2
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I'm using the Test2 build of TWRP 3.1.0 provided by @Captain_Throwback in this thread " https://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-630/help/rooted-device-t3397300/page17 "
sw1tchback said:
I'm using the Test2 build of TWRP 3.1.0 provided by @Captain_Throwback in this thread " https://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-630/help/rooted-device-t3397300/page17 "
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Thanks for your help
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Thanks for your help
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You're welcome but I thought you wanted to help me. XD
Anyway, I'm glad I could help!
Your problem is different and
my device is currently uprooted so it's different to my say how to solve your problem...my device didn't allow to me go in system root folder..
vaibhav1 said:
Your problem is different and
my device is currently uprooted so it's different to my say how to solve your problem...my device didn't allow to me go in system root folder..
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If you're using TWRP, you'll have to mount system to access system files. The option to do this is in the main screen of TWRP: Mount>System. Then you can go to Advanced>File Manager and access system files.
sw1tchback said:
If you're using TWRP, you'll have to mount system to access system files. The option to do this is in the main screen of TWRP: Mount>System. Then you can go to Advanced>File Manager and access system files.
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Twrp back up and restore working or not in stock rom...???
vaibhav1 said:
Twrp back up and restore working or not in stock rom...???
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I haven't tried the back up and restore feature and I don't want to as I've got a 64 gig SD formatted as internal and I'm not sure if all my data will be retrievable if I tried formatting and restoring from the back-up.
Okay now can anyone help me with my problem, please!
sw1tchback said:
Okay now can anyone help me with my problem, please!
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HTC default dial name is phone.apk find in system folder take app back up and delete ..then check ..
vaibhav1 said:
HTC default dial name is phone.apk find in system folder take app back up and delete ..then check ..
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I'm not looking for the dialler, I've already disabled that...I want to disable the stock incallui (the screen which appears when placing or receiving a call). Also, I don't remember the actual name but the dialler is not named phone.apk. Generally, the incallui is simply placed in an app called incallui.apk but weirdly, this phone doesn't have it making it really frustrating to deal with 2 call screens simultaneously.
After root on during start screen a horrible red warning show in my device did you know how to remove...??
vaibhav1 said:
After root on during start screen a horrible red warning show in my device did you know how to remove...??
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This is not because of root. This is due to unlocked bootloader which, I'm guessing, triggers the developer mode for the device. This doesn't affect the functionality of the device so you don't have to worry!
Turns out, the incallui is bundled up with all of the telephony frameworks or whatever and deleting this makes the phone not detect the SIM and lose connectivity. If someone with some knowledge of code and how sh*t works could look at the apk and just remove the incallui part, I'd buy them a beer or two. I've posted the link to it below. Thanks!
Link to apk: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B85cyxAhe3Q-OExuMGNpNi1BVmM