I finally did it!
UPDATE: The App is now fully released with the abiltiy to install packages with their dependencies and progress bar notifications on PC and Mobile! This app can now fully replace the built in App Installer and Windows Device Portal for sideloading apps
Source Code: https://github.com/colinkiama/UWP-Package-Installer
NOTE: I don't know if it's a bug or not but on mobile, when I open an .appx or .appxbundle, it asks me what app I want to use to install the package but it doesn't list mine. Maybe it's because I'm on the insider builds so please message me if opening the files works for you on mobile.
For mobile there's a workaround for this shown below. On PCs, the app works exactly like the built in app installer.
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How To Install: Unzip the file, install the dependencies first then install the appxbundle.
Download it here: https://github.com/colinkiama/UWP-Package-Installer/releases
Oh wow running awesome in mobile... But some bugs showed up...
1. Sometimes install completes, but still showing installing 98-99% in app..
2. Scaling is not quite perfect.. Please fix scaling for portrait devices...
Suggestion:
Please try to show app name and it's icon, like the App installer of pc
maruf8 said:
Oh wow running awesome in mobile... But some bugs showed up...
1. Sometimes install completes, but still showing installing 98-99% in app..
2. Scaling is not quite perfect.. Please fix scaling for portrait devices...
Suggestion:
Please try to show app name and it's icon, like the App installer of pc
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I can fix 1. and 2.
But I need help with the suggestion. I need a way to get the metadata out of the package. My app handles a StorageFile object so it's pretty difficult. I would only be able to show the app name and logo AFTER the package has installed.
Package installer is now feature complete!
You can now install packages with their dependencies and install progress will show in a notification (on all devices including mobile running on the creators update or above). Devices running earlier versions of Windows 10 will have the install progress inside the app like before but there are some notifications that pop up too.
Download it here: https://github.com/colinkiama/UWP-Package-Installer/releases
Source Code: https://github.com/colinkiama/UWP-Package-Installer
Wow!!! This is freaking Awesome ?
Seriously loved it so much... But maybe a progress bar in app should be appreciated ?
EP1CNESSHD said:
I can fix 1. and 2.
But I need help with the suggestion. I need a way to get the metadata out of the package. My app handles a StorageFile object so it's pretty difficult. I would only be able to show the app name and logo AFTER the package has installed.
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There's gotta be a way... Built in App installer in PC can read those metadata... Can you investigate it?
maruf8 said:
Wow!!! This is freaking Awesome
Seriously loved it so much... But maybe a progress bar in app should be appreciated
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It might be possible using the extended execution and the "extendedExecutionUnconstrained" restricted capability. I've released the source code so anyone could add it in. I'm done with the project right now. I'll just open it up as an issue.
EP1CNESSHD said:
It might be possible using the extended execution and the "extendedExecutionUnconstrained" restricted capability. I've released the source code so anyone could add it in. I'm done with the project right now. I'll just open it up as an issue.
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Alright... Thanks for your hard work ☺
maruf8 said:
There's gotta be a way... Built in App installer in PC can read those metadata... Can you investigate it?
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There are some things that Microsoft know that they don't document. I'll open this up as an issue too. I've done research of my own but haven't found anything.
I can't seem to get this working in my Lumia 625, whichever app I try to install it just gives me a "The parameter is incorrect" I already installed the dependencies and have interop and cap unlock from Interop Tools, meanwhile Interop Tools can install apps normally (not entirely sure you were aware or not but that has also had the install appx/appxbundle option since a while).
On another note would there be any hope of you adding the option to also install xap?
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I can't seem to get this working in my Lumia 625, whichever app I try to install it just gives me a "The parameter is incorrect" I already installed the dependencies and have interop and cap unlock from Interop Tools, meanwhile Interop Tools can install apps normally (not entirely sure you were aware or not but that has also had the install appx/appxbundle option since a while).
On another note would there be any hope of you adding the option to also install xap?
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pm me more details about your phone and what you did to get that error.
I'm also aware that interop tools has had this install feature. I don't know if it can show progress on the notifications like my app can though ?.
Lastly, no I can't add xap support. The API I'm using doesn't support them.
@EP1CNESSHD well this app did start on builds before CU, even on builds before AU, it allowed me to select an app and a dependency but when pressing Install both on a build before AU (10586.36) and after AU but before CU (14393.1066 and 14393.1715) it would give me the "The parameter is incorrect" error as I described, however once I managed to get CU (15063.297 and then 15063.608) it just started working normally, no error anymore, I didn't even update to the new build from after I reported the error (will test that one on 10586.36 and probably AU afterwards since you confirmed the Notification Extension requires AU soon) so my only guess is that something used actually requires CU, I'll have a look and try to find out what that is when I have some free time.
If anyone has devices on the anniversary update, can you try debugging the app on visual studio. You can clone the source code and even open the project directly in visual studio from github. The link is here: https://github.com/colinkiama/UWP-Package-Installer
Please report any errors you find while debugging to this thread.
EP1CNESSHD said:
I finally did it!
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Yeah! This app is very useful! Thanks a lot!
After lots of testing and feedback, this app is now absolutely amazing for Mobile! Now on the Creators Update, you can check your install progress in the app and/or in your notifications. If you still have a Windows Phone with Windows 10 lying around then you should get this app ASAP!
[PC Users only]
On the other hand, Windows 10 for PC is still really annoying. PCs won't install any appx/appxbundle packages without their certificates existing in the "Trusted People" certificate store.
However, one person has created a working win32 installer that works around this. Unfortunately, they haven't finished it. Microsoft has made this unnecessarily difficult to sideload apps on PC without paying a lot of money for a certificate. I would love to see someone come up with a workaround for this that makes it easy for every developer to distribute their apps to everyone.
Lol, I've just realised that I never actually released the new version with multiple progress indicators so here it is!: https://github.com/colinkiama/UWP-Package-Installer/releases
Please Add support To Install XAP Apps On Pc Or Add Support To Install ARM Apps On X86/X64 Pc
ahmed605 said:
Please Add support To Install XAP Apps On Pc Or Add Support To Install ARM Apps On X86/X64 Pc
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is not possible
EP1CNESSHD said:
I can fix 1. and 2.
But I need help with the suggestion. I need a way to get the metadata out of the package. My app handles a StorageFile object so it's pretty difficult. I would only be able to show the app name and logo AFTER the package has installed.
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What's the metadata file (name) do you want to get from Appx file maybe I can help you, do you mean "AppxManifest.xml"?
I want a Msixbundle installed. Can this do it if I rename it to an Appxbundle?
Related
Before we begin make sure you have Magldr 1.12 and your WP7 ROM installed.
Tools needed on PC before continuing:
1. Windows Development Tools - CLICK HERE
2. Zune PC App - CLICK HERE
Windows Development tools will take some time to download and install so be patient!
Now that you have all the tools ready to go on PC and your HD2 on WP7 its now time for the fun part!
1. Download Chevron - CLICK HERE
2. Put ChevronWP7.exe in root of your C:/ drive
3. Download chevronwp7.cer - CLICK HERE
4. Attach chevronwp7.cer to your email and send to yourself. - Open up the email on your HD2 (I used google mail) and click the attachment once will turn into shield, Click attachment again to goto install screen and click install.
5. Now on your PC plug phone into USB and run Zune. (run as administator) ChevronWP7 in C:/ drive. - tick both boxes and click unlock. Now exit.
Now you have your phone unlocked and ready to move onto the registry editing.
1. Download XBMOD Deployer - CLICK HERE
2. In your Windows Development tools you installed earlier there should be an application called "Application Deployment". Connect your phone and open the program and install XBMODDeployer.xap. This extracts the provxml into /My Documents/My Ringtones/.
3. Download TouchXplorer - CLICK HERE - and install this .xap the same way as step 2.
4. Using TouchXplorer copy the file in /My Documents/My Ringtones/ to /Windows/ , overwrite if asked. - Give it time to open the Windows folder it takes a while.
5. Download HTC Connection Setup - CLICK HERE - same as above deploy to phone.
6. Open HTC Connection Setup and setup your network.
7. If your camera setting are not showing, in settings region, change display language to: United States. - this shouldnt affect anything if you are in a different country. Im from UK
Now your phone is almost setup and ready to go. All you need to do now is contact microsoft for your activation code for your new HD7. Then just sign into live and enter activation code.
Marketplace and LIVE service should all function fine now.
I hope this Tutorial was wasy for you to follow. Any problems I'll be happy to help.
USEFUL LINKS:
Chevron Tutorial and Download
Manually edit registry
Tom XAP Installer
Apps for HD2
Frequently asked questions:
Cant Sync phone or cant get phone connected to any of the programs? Make sure you have everything installed correctly and make sure your Phone is AWAKE!!
Having problems installing any apps? - Use Toms little app HERE
Camera Settings not showing/working? - change display language to: United States.
Thanks a lot !!
nice tut , may I copy it ?
ceesheim said:
nice tut , may I copy it ?
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Why not just link to it?
ceesheim said:
nice tut , may I copy it ?
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Copying it to another thread on XDA is pointless but if you mean for your site/blog then sure go ahead! Just make sure you credit XDA.
bazgee said:
Copying it to another thread on XDA is pointless but if you mean for your site/blog then sure go ahead! Just make sure you credit XDA.
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I had already started a howto but yours is way better
so what I like to do is ad yours (and the link to this thread ofcourse
Could the first of you belonging to the European Region confirm this works for people in Spain (or European HTC HD2) without carrier lock?
And... where should we therefore contact? (Please note I am extremely willing to call US just to get my Live Services activated on our lovely lovely HD2)
ceesheim said:
I had already started a howto but yours is way better
so what I like to do is ad yours (and the link to this thread ofcourse
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Just link to this thread please as it took me a while and would appreciate the Thanks!
bazgee said:
Just link to this thread please as it took me a while and would appreciate the Thanks!
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do you like it like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10566003#post10566003
Thank you for the tutorial - One question though - I am in Asia - do i need to call MS as well or is there any other way for me to contact them to get the activation code?
badassballer said:
Thank you for the tutorial - One question though - I am in Asia - do i need to call MS as well or is there any other way for me to contact them to get the activation code?
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you need to get yourself an activation code , so yes you need to call them or ask someone that has a code (you can use one code on 3 live accounts )
badassballer said:
Thank you for the tutorial - One question though - I am in Asia - do i need to call MS as well or is there any other way for me to contact them to get the activation code?
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Im sure as of now the only way to contact them is via Phone.
I got WP7 running but when I get into camera settings the only thing that appears is the setting for flash. No other options like scenes. I can only record videos in 480p. Can someone confirm them having that issue, I may need to reflash the rom
mateuszd said:
I got WP7 running but when I get into camera settings the only thing that appears is the setting for flash. No other options like scenes. I can only record videos in 480p. Can someone confirm them having that issue, I may need to reflash the rom
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Same for me! Im guessing there is no scenes!
bazgee said:
Same for me! Im guessing there is no scenes!
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on a real wp7 phone you have :
Camera settings
Scenes
Efects
Resolution
metering mode
flicker adjustments
Restore
but I think that the hd2 wp7 rom has actually build number 6535 and not the 7004 you are reading in settings.
For some reason I cannot install Magldr 1.12 on my hd2 - it just sits at 0% and never moves.
It's currently using magldr 1.11 if that makes a difference. Apologies if I have overlooked something obvious but I've been going through tons of threads about wp7 so I may have missed something sorry.
Appreciate any suggestions how to fix this. Is there another process I must run prior to installing magldr 1.12 for instance?
*edit* Am also on HSPL 2.08
Contacting Microsoft
I have a question reguarding contacting microsoft. When you call them you are surely not telling them you need an activation code to unlock wp7 on your hd2 are you? What exactly are you saying to them.
I had problem with ChevronWP7
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but i get this every time
also I checked the registry key
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsPhone\ProxyPorts]“DeviceReg”=dword:000069C5
and it's a same
please help me
I worked the camera issue out. Please read my other post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10581330&postcount=320
ahmadssb said:
I had problem with ChevronWP7
but i get this every time
also I checked the registry key
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsPhone\ProxyPorts]“DeviceReg”=dword:000069C5
and it's a same
please help me
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Did you install the Windows Phone SDK? Do so if not. That solved my problem.
App Data Manage Tool is a tool for Windows 10 Mobile devices to create backups from current state of apps and games, and restore them at a later time, or to another phone, or to your phone after a factory reset.
Although Microsoft introduced some APIs to backup apps into OneDrive, many apps still don't use it (Hill Climb Racing, WhatsApp, are you listening? )
This tool helps you to create local backup archives from any of your apps and games; then you can copy them to your PC and then to any phone so you can restore that archive.
Additionally, you can reset the state of apps, which is almost the same as reinstalling them, but is faster and also it can be done on some system apps (which you can't reinstall them)
Your phone must be interop unlocked. Here's a quick how to (for Lumias except x50 series):
Download Interop Tools by Gustave M. (ARM version) and its Dependencies from here and copy them to your phone.
Set your phone to Developer Mode (from Settings, Update & security, For Developers)
Tap on each of Dependencies from File Explorer, then tap on Interop Tools appx.
Open Interop Tools from app list, go to "Interop Unlock", tap on "Restore NDTKSvc" and then reboot your phone.
Open Interop Tools again and go to "Interop Unlock", now tap on "Interop/Cap unlock".
(For x50 series and non-Lumia phones, the steps might be different. search for it)
After you Interop Unlocked your phone, installing App Data Manage Tool is easy.
Just get it from the download link below, extract the ZIP and copy its contents to your phone, and tap on the appx from File Explorer to install. (you might need to install Dependencies first)
Download App Data Manage Tool Beta
See and contribute to the source code on GitHub
The interface is easy to use, look yourself
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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Changelog
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v2.2.0:
Uses new version of AppListManager, which now has a better way to retrieve legacy apps info.
v2.1.0:
App list caching mechanism for much faster app start.
Added the ability to backup legacy apps on SD card.
You can now easily create a zip file from installation files of apps. It comes handy when you want to repack an app.
UI Improvements.
v1.5.4:
Fixed crash at startup on some devices.
Fixed update checker not working correctly.
v1.5.2:
Added link to Store for not currently installed apps.
UI Improvements.
v1.4:
Fixed a bug causing some apps to crash after user resets their state.
Added an update checker to the app.
v1.3:
Added support for legacy WP8 apps
App list is now grouped alphabetically
v1.1:
Initial public release
* This tool is in Beta, malfunctions might happen, and I'm not responsible for any data loss or damage.
* This is the first app I created for unlocked devices, and I'm excited to hear your comments and suggestions
reserved
Can't backup old apps (xap) games like :ac pirates, bridge contructor etc
Thanks for this, unfortunately I think I can't test this on my Lumia 650, because of limitations ?, but if I find a way I'll let you know.
Greetz,
What about restoring backup after when new verion of an APP has been updated during the cold start up?
How about reinstall all old apps after hardreset?
aeroaqua said:
Can't backup old apps (xap) games like :ac pirates, bridge contructor etc
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Hmm, seems like can find 8.1 XAPs (Silverlight apps), but not 8 XAPs. I'll take a look to see if I can figure out a way to back up those apps too.
djtonka said:
What about restoring backup after when new verion of an APP has been updated during the cold start up?
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Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. Can you explain more?
augustinionut said:
How about reinstall all old apps after hardreset?
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I tried but failed to register packages from installed files. For now you can install apps from Store after hard reset, and then restore their data using this app.
I mean, launch ms-windows-store://navigatetopage/?Id=Apps, where apps are those with backupped data.
thank for this i will to try it
aeroaqua said:
Can't backup old apps (xap) games like :ac pirates, bridge contructor etc
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Good news! Legacy (WP8) apps are now supported in version v1.3. Try it
augustinionut said:
I mean, launch ms-windows-store://navigatetopage/?Id=Apps, where apps are those with backupped data.
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Hmm, in that case user needs to tap on each app and install it from store one by one, but might be better than nothing afterall. I'll consider this for the next version
Backup(done on note+) is great, but reset (done on xodo pdf docs) causes app(xodo doc) to crash
dipayans24 said:
Backup(done on note+) is great, but reset (done on xodo pdf docs) causes app(xodo doc) to crash
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Is that app (xodo doc) installed on SD card? or internal storage? What's your phone model?
just tried it with one app, works fine. gonna add this to my tools. thx
any chance that the app list gets saved? and maybe lets say it searches only every few days again completely (and ofc with a manual button)?
Please
mahdi75 said:
App Data Manage Tool is a tool for Windows 10 Mobile devices to create backups from current state of apps and games, and restore them at a later time, or to another phone, or to your phone after a factory reset.
Although Microsoft introduced some APIs to backup apps into OneDrive, many apps still don't use it (Hill Climb Racing, WhatsApp, are you listening? )
This tool helps you to ... * This is the first app I created for unlocked devices, and I'm excited to hear your comments and suggestions
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Can I ask question? how yo do that? can i learn? because no official API in MSDN to make something like this.
mahdi75 said:
Is that app (xodo doc) installed on SD card? or internal storage? What's your phone model?
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its a 925, so no sd card and tried 'reset app' even on note+ but that also started crashing i.e not opening at all but when i restored the backup (did it earlier) note+ was working as expected.Guess something is wrong with 'reset app' mechanism
this based off appdata manager from wolf for wp8.1? or better support /capabilites. anyway to use the back ups from that app on this one?
congratulation !
one word:
congratulation !
waiting this exploit to my 950 (interop unlockable ?)
Regards.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT (11/25/2017): https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74628972&postcount=1071
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT (08/02/2020): https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83193721&postcount=1236
Source code: https://github.com/gus33000/InteropTools
OP update is still Work in progress
READ BEFORE POSTING ANYTHING
Interop Tools can't be installed, like with a lot of other apps that uses restricted CAPs, if you CAP unlocked your phone using vcREG, vcREG changes 2 registry values that breaks the whole deployment system since one build of the rs1 development, so please reset your phone, use only vcREG to install an older NDTK if needed, and install Interop Tools (h/t @vcfan see your DMs)
Interop Tools doesn't require and will never require any CAP unlock
Please read the installation instructions carefully
Interop Tools versions older than or equal to Beta 1.8.1 are not supported in any way, please update the app
I'm not responsible for any damage made by your device if this ever happens even though I'm really careful each time I'm posting a new version
When submitting a bug report, please specify what apps related to Interop/Cap unlock you have installed, if you did anything, some reproduction steps and the phone model you are using, along with if you cap unlocked your device.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
If you have an IT version older or equal to Beta 1.7 already installed, please uninstall it and reboot your device prior to installing/updating Interop Tools
Download the latest Interop Tools appxbundle for your device architecture and its dependencies
Extract both zips, and extract the certificate file if you're installing Interop Tools on a desktop device
If you're on a Desktop device, double click the certificate file, select Local Machine as the installation location, press next, select place the certificate into the following certificate store, and pick trusted peoples, then press ok, and next.
Install Interop Tools dependencies like any regular appx, by opening up the Device portal for your device, going into the application section, click on browser for the app package, select the dependency appx, and then press install, do that for each dependency
The install Interop Tools main appxbundle by pressing browser, pick it, then press install.
ENABLE SYSTEM REGISTRY ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS
For x50+ lumia devices by Microsoft
Download and install vcREG and proceed to install the older NDTK version as instructed in the vcREG thread, for support about this whole process, please see the vcREG thread in the same forum section
Don't do any CAP unlock, otherwise Interop Tools might not install properly
Install Interop Tools if you never installed it like instructed on this post
For other lumia devices by Microsoft
Go to the Interop Unlock section of Interop Tools
If restore NDTK isn't on, turn it on, and reboot your device
For all other OEM devices
Download the NDTK packages and the WPAK utilities from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3860782&d=1472659473 http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3860780&d=1472659433
Go to the Interop Unlock section of Interop Tools, and tap the button that says "Enable installing NDTK on any device"
Put the two NDTK cabs in one empty folder on your PC
Open a command prompt as administrator and make sure you're in the directory where the iutool executable is located from the WP(AK) zip
run "iutool -V -p "<fulllocationwherethetwondtkpackagesarestored>" with your phone connected into the PC
if iutool throws an error, please unplug your device, go to the control panel, devices and printer, select your phone, should be ghosted, click on uninstall device, and then replug the device and wait for it to reinstall. If you still have issues, run GETDULOGS from the same CMD prompt, and post the cab you get along with a message in this thread
When the installation is finished, open Interop Tools, go to the Interop Unlock section, and tap restore the original manufacturer info button.
You can find a Q&A in the post below the OP.
FEATURES
This app allows you to:
Edit the registry through the registry editor
Browse the registry hives through the registry browser
Find sepecific registry values/keys through the search page
Apply tweaks to your device
Interop and Cap unlock your device
Access device information
Remotely edit the registry through the built-in desktop app
Manage Applications
Manage Certificates
Perform standard registry operations such as deleting, renaming, and copying details
Built-In Command Prompt inside the app (coming in pre-1.9)
Manage SSH accounts and more (coming in pre-1.9)
and more.
This app includes a lot of neat features which makes a better experience while editing the registry such as for example, the key suggestion bar in the registry editor, or the jump to button in the browser.
STATE OF THE APP
The app is still in development and has some rough edges. I would appreciate if you could report bugs about it, but before make sure you read the Q&A.
Currently the app has limited support for the registry for all devices running at least Windows 10 Mobile build 10240 by default.
Some specific devices have extra support out of the box, please read the list inside the spoiler below.
Lumia handsets (including other handsets with the ndtk service installed):
SYSTEM level access for editing and reading the following registry values and hives:
HKLM
HKCU
HKCR
HKU
HKCC
REG_DWORD
REG_QWORD
REG_SZ
REG_MULTI_SZ
REG_EXPAND_SZ
REG_BINARY
SYSTEM level access for LG and Samsung devices (untested, please report some feedback about it):
HKLM
REG_DWORD
REG_SZ
You can however enable more access privileges by following the instructions above, about enabling system registry access.
LINKS
See the second post for current pre-releases
Main Mega folder for download links and older versions: http://bit.ly/InteropTools See the current pre-releases
App Twitter account (for direct communication if I'm not available directly): http://twitter.com/InteropTools
My Personal Twitter account: http://twitter.com/gus33000
SCREENSHOTS
Credits:
Snickler, for the SSH stuff
VCFan for the Lumia RPC library.
Myria-Chan for the Test signing hack.
Microsoft for the other libs and the one coming with v1.9
And a lot more peoples helping me testing the app, reporting tweaks (also thanks for some tweaks to the peoples contributing to the WPTweaker project, especially for the brightness slider).
Current Pre-release:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73608163&postcount=1006
Q&A
Q: What does "versatile" means?
A: It means that the app will work on every phone. But that doesn't mean it will work the same everywhere.
Q: Will this app work on Windows Phone 8.1?
A: No this is a Windows 10 UWP app, please fall back to using vcREG and CustomPFD for Windows Phone 8.1.
Q: I'm getting an error while installing one of all dependencies, what should I do?
A: Install all the dependencies first then install the one that throws an error. One of them depends on another one.
Q: The app doesn't install
A: Make sure you're installing the correct package for your processor architecture (x86_x64 is usually for PC, your phone is probably an ARM device) and that you installed all dependencies one by one prior to installing the app.
Q: I have a lumia which is not part of the x50 device family but I can't seem to be able to write some registry values.
A: Make sure under interop unlock, "Restore NDTK" is on, if not turn it on, reboot and try again.
Q; The app crashes.
A: Please submit a bug report with full detailed reproduction steps as well as your device model, if you tampered with ndtk before and other details that may help troubleshoot the crash such as the current running build and etc.
Q: What does TNSTSIGNING do?
A: It enables Test Signing on builds prior or equal to 10572. Don't be stupid and don't turn that on on later builds, your phone will most probably go into a boot loop.
Q: Can't install the versions above Beta 1.7
A: Re-read the installation instructions.
Q: How to install android with this app?
A: No you can't.
Can install this on win phone 8.1 i would like enable dng photos ?
L_u_k_e said:
Can install this on win phone 8.1 i would like enable dng photos ?
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No this is a Windows 10 UWP app only, sorry. You can fall back to using vcreg and custompfd on wp8.1, or upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile if you wish to use this app.
I've already install version 1.7.157.0. When I uninstall it and reinstall with version 1.8 nothing happens. I tried reboot my phone.
quyleanh said:
I've already install version 1.7.157.0. When I uninstall it and reinstall with version 1.8 nothing happens. I tried reboot my phone.
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Did you install all dependencies provided with beta 1.8.1 one by one before installing the main appxbundle? Dependencies changed between 1.7 and 1.8 and you need to reinstall all of them.
gus33000 said:
Credits:
dll coming with v1.9
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Waiting for it.
Question: can you implement .reg files import?
Nice to see you here, Gus.
gus33000 said:
Did you install all dependencies provided with beta 1.8.1 one by one before installing the main appxbundle? Dependencies changed between 1.7 and 1.8 and you need to reinstall all of them.
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Except Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.Debug.1.3, I installed all remained dependencies through default File Explorer.
Hope it will work with version 1.9 tommorow.
Finally a post about Interop tools from @gus33000 himself. btw the app is a hope.thanks for all ur hard work mate..
quyleanh said:
Except Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.Debug.1.3, I installed all remained dependencies through default File Explorer.
Hope it will work with version 1.9 tommorow.
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Without Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.Debug.1.3 it will obviously not work. You need to install that, even for 1.9
Note: you need to install that debug dependency after all the other ones actually.
Reg files import? Can be made?
augustinionut said:
Reg files import? Can be made?
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That's actually planned since a while.
Awesome..
Thanks for share
Please can upload the file in zip? I cant download
Wanna download the lastest version but only appears 1.8, just for test CMD on my Lumia device.
gus33000 said:
Without Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.Debug.1.3 it will obviously not work. You need to install that, even for 1.9
Note: you need to install that debug dependency after all the other ones actually.
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I did follow your note and it worked like charm! Thank you very much!
chinitopex said:
Awesome..
Thanks for share
Please can upload the file in zip? I cant download
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Wait for 1.9-prerelease which I will release today, that's mainly why I didn't attach any file.
Mafworld said:
Wanna download the lastest version but only appears 1.8, just for test CMD on my Lumia device.
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Wait for 1.9-prerelease
Hello thank you for this app, I was wondering if this app can work on other phone that Microsoft or Lumia. I have a Blu Win HD LTE runing win 10 (14393.67) ?
Thank you
ck32 said:
Hello thank you for this app, I was wondering if this app can work on other phone that Microsoft or Lumia. I have a Blu Win HD LTE runing win 10 (14393.67) ?
Thank you
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It will work yes, but some registry values might not be accessible to you. The Interop page, ssh/sftp/cmd, some tweaks will not work for example.
All Amazfit Users,
You may be aware that you can load custom Android application to the great Amazfit watch using ADB and launch them using the Launcher UI. So I decided to try a simple calculator for the Watch.
After a couple of days of tweaking around the layout / logic / functionalities to include, I settled down on some basic functions and layout and was able to install and test on the Amazfit.
Give it a try and share your thoughts. Reminds me of the old Casio calculator watches
Instructions:
Download the APK from here: https://mega.nz/#!yIIWVYDT!aIzbrGPJ8sl8bDpn6Ro3aqQoxBEYd6Z-Jf5Db5LoVw8
Connect the watch to your computer via USB and access via ADB (install ADB Drivers as needed)
Open command prompt or shell
Type "adb devices" to check if your devices is listed
Type "adb install calculator.apk" to install the app to the watch (make sure to use the correct path to the APK, if not copied to ADB folder)
You should see the Success message after sometime
To uninstall type "adb uninstall com.madtechcorp.amazfitcalculator" from your command prompt or shell
In the watch, if you have not already enabled "Launcher App List", go to "More Settings" -> "About" -> Keep clicking legal information till you see countdown to zero. Once that is done, you will have the Lab link below. Click on Lab and select "Launcher AppList". This will restart your Launcher. Now go to the Right most app from your watch face, you will see the Launcher.
Scroll through and Click the Calc icon to launch the Calculator.
Notes:
Try to your own risk (though I don't see any risk here
Launcher AppList may only be available in Chinese ROM. Not sure if it is available for US ROM Version. (If you are interested, there is thread by Neuer_User here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3539431 that will allow you to install latest English Translated Chinese ROM on your watch.
The watch will vibrate shortly when you press any operator (like +, -.) and vibrate little longer if there is overflow error. Little indicators l added
Credits: Langdon Himebaugh (https://github.com/langhimebaugh/Calculator) for logic and layout ideas.
Thank you.
Just to mention, there is already calculator app working for Amazfit smartwatch.
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link to the apk: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8UqPUOXs5AFdTJZZS1ZRnBpTGM/view?usp=sharing
Is it much work to add a countdown timer?
Thx
madtech360 said:
All Amazfit Users,
So I decided to try a simple calculator for the Watch.
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calzone123 said:
Thank you.
Just to mention, there is already calculator app working for Amazfit smartwatch.
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Both work and now i can not decide which one i prefer. Thanks for sharing!
calzone123 said:
Thank you.
Just to mention, there is already calculator app working for Amazfit smartwatch.
link to the apk: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8UqPUOXs5AFdTJZZS1ZRnBpTGM/view?usp=sharing
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to uninstall this one, use:
Code:
adb uninstall rocketstartups.wearcalculator
just in case, someone needs that information.
hello you do not plan to do to watch app notes ?
martinh22 said:
hello you do not plan to do to watch app notes ?
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App notes for a calculator app?
I do not understand what you mean or what's the purpose of that.
he asked for a note app, not related to the calculator
1immortal said:
he asked for a note app, not related to the calculator
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Ah, okay. Misunderstood it as i thougt this thread was abbout calc app.
nice work, thanks! So... would you mind sharing the code?
calzone123 said:
Thank you.
Just to mention, there is already calculator app working for Amazfit smartwatch.
link to the apk: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8UqPUOXs5AFdTJZZS1ZRnBpTGM/view?usp=sharing
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Hi, the link is down, can you upload again?
Thanks
Hello,
madtech360 said:
You may be aware that you can load custom Android application to the great Amazfit watch using ADB and launch them using the Launcher UI. So I decided to try a simple calculator for the Watch.
After a couple of days of tweaking around the layout / logic / functionalities to include, I settled down on some basic functions and layout and was able to install and test on the Amazfit.
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How do you compile your project ?
I have tried a empty project with just one empty activity, compiled it with Google Studio using SDK 21.
Application installed correctly but cannot start !
Could you share your sources and project, please ?
Thank you,
Vicnet
HI i have just bought the US Version and am just 1 day old on the same... i got till the LAB level but in that there is no launch app option, how can i get this, as would love to have the apps that you are describing here in this forum.
please let me know how to get it.. without having to add Chinese ROM
utu72 said:
HI i have just bought the US Version and am just 1 day old on the same... i got till the LAB level but in that there is no launch app option, how can i get this, as would love to have the apps that you are describing here in this forum.
please let me know how to get it.. without having to add Chinese ROM
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I am assuming you have installed the apk.
What do you see when you go into Lab option? Do you see list of items? if so, one of them should be "Launcher Applist".
Clicking on this enables/disables a launcher application. Once enabled, the launcher can be accessed by swiping all the way to the right from the watchface. Here you will see many Huami apps and other apps that you have installed through adb.
utu72 said:
HI i have just bought the US Version and am just 1 day old on the same... i got till the LAB level but in that there is no launch app option, how can i get this, as would love to have the apps that you are describing here in this forum.
please let me know how to get it.. without having to add Chinese ROM
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/sm...tches/amazfit-enable-app-list-cn-adb-t3574454
Custom app installation
I have not yet installed any apk, as i am not able to find Launcher Applist...
In common Setting after clicking 7 times on Legal Statement, i am getting the Lab and Under Lab i am getting only 2 options BT HCl Snoop Log and Singal Strenght.
In the setting menu i am getting this Huami Lab as an option in which i am having one app PPG Capturing.. but no other option... pls guide me further.
madtech360 said:
I am assuming you have installed the apk.
What do you see when you go into Lab option? Do you see list of items? if so, one of them should be "Launcher Applist".
Clicking on this enables/disables a launcher application. Once enabled, the launcher can be accessed by swiping all the way to the right from the watchface. Here you will see many Huami apps and other apps that you have installed through adb.
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utu72 said:
I have not yet installed any apk, as i am not able to find Launcher Applist...
In common Setting after clicking 7 times on Legal Statement, i am getting the Lab and Under Lab i am getting only 2 options BT HCl Snoop Log and Singal Strenght.
In the setting menu i am getting this Huami Lab as an option in which i am having one app PPG Capturing.. but no other option... pls guide me further.
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Read the first post in the thread posted above.
It provides a way to enable launcher for US watches thru adb.
ADB
madtech360 said:
Read the first post in the thread posted above.
It provides a way to enable launcher for US watches thru adb.
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Yes, i have done that, but going to cmd... then when i type adb shell, it is saying wrong path.... pls can you guide me on this ... much appreciate it..
I have downloaded the adb installer also and the watch is recognised, but then too the cmd path is not working... need your help, as i love the watch and want to make the most of it. Thanks in Advance.
utu72 said:
Yes, i have done that, but going to cmd... then when i type adb shell, it is saying wrong path.... pls can you guide me on this ... much appreciate it..
I have downloaded the adb installer also and the watch is recognised, but then too the cmd path is not working... need your help, as i love the watch and want to make the most of it. Thanks in Advance.
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U need to type adb shell in the folder where adb is installed...
madtech360 said:
U need to type adb shell in the folder where adb is installed...
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Btw looks like the Humai is introducing it's own calculator app...but maybe months before it is rolled out to US watches
Ad blocker for Windows 10 Mobile
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Disclaimer:
Please note: you are installing and using this app solely at your own risk; author does not take responsibility for any possible damage of the phone caused by the app. If you don't agree with this statement, please don't install the app!
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Simple and intuitive ad blocker for interop-unlocked Windows 10 Mobile handsets.
You can edit HOSTS file sources, and use your own list of hosts to be blocked.
App also apply filtering and sorting to resulting HOSTS file to avoid duplicates.
Installation as usual (don't forget to install dependencies if you sideloading for a first time). You don't need to install app's certificate 'cause package is already signed by my own code signing certificate.
Please, note: large HOSTS file (created by the app's default settings) may affect to the WiFi Internet connection timing - you may have "No internet connection" status for a minute or two.
History
1.2: fixed some bugs, added import HOSTS from file
1.1: "white list" added, also added ability to copy host name from list
1.0: initial release
Just note: I DON'T TRUST any newbie here anymore! If you "don't know how to make and send a screenshot", send me a name you've left a good review of my extension. Only after it's appear in Chrome Web store,
I'll send you a link!
excellent work (as always)
here my addition for blocking, some blocking info for W10M apps
Use Black list to import txt list
not related to app, just observation to hosts lists
seems too much adblocking data cause problem in loading some apps, need more time to load .... if anyone want try with 9Zen Store app how fast load apps info from store
edit 2:
also myAppFree opening app in store is blocked with filter clkde.tradedoubler.com
@dxdy, it's not a big problem, I can easily add a new "white list" settings page. Could you please provide me a host list to exclude from HOSTS blocking?
Thanks!
sensboston said:
@dxdy, it's not a big problem, I can easily add a new "white list" settings page. Could you please provide me a host list to exclude from HOSTS blocking?
Thanks!
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This is my list which use on WP8/W10 and all working much faster
http://web.vip.hr/dhorva18.vip/hosts.txt
Ads blocking lists are region/country specific so your good list may be not good enough for the others. Many people are using blocking HOSTS file not just for in-app ads but for blocking ads in browsers too.
I'm asking you to help me with another list (of course if you have time for that): "white list" of the sites important for Windows Phone apps and services (and should be excluded from the HOSTS file). I already implemented (took 10 minutes) "white list" feature. Now I want to provide some default "white list" (for example, I already included clkde.tradedoubler.com to this list - it means, this site will be excluded from the HOSTS file and site will be not blocked)
Hi. I tried you app and it was working well, but suddenly I can't navigate the web anymore using either Wi-Fi (shows as "No Internet") or mobile data. Also, I can't revert the host file to default. I'm using a 950. Could you help me?
Nightsteed said:
Hi. I tried you app and it was working well, but suddenly I can't navigate the web anymore using either Wi-Fi (shows as "No Internet") or mobile data. Also, I can't revert the host file to default. I'm using a 950. Could you help me?
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Did you make Interop unlock for x50 series with vcREG?
dxdy said:
Did you make Interop unlock for x50 series with vcREG?
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Yes
Nightsteed said:
Also, I can't revert the host file to default. I'm using a 950. Could you help me?
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Have you read OP? (I already put statement about large HOSTS)
Have you tried to press "Revert HOSTS file" button? What's the app output (log messages on the "home" page)?
P.S. I don't actually know, man, everything is working fine on my tests. Try to ssh to your L-950 and copy/delete/modify hosts file by standard cmd.exe commands.
dxdy said:
Did you make Interop unlock for x50 series with vcREG?
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sensboston said:
Have you read OP? (I already put statement about large HOSTS)
Have you tried to press "Revert HOSTS file" button? What's the app output (log messages on the "home" page)?
P.S. I don't actually know, man, everything is working fine on my tests. Try to ssh to your L-950 and copy/delete/modify hosts file by standard cmd.exe commands.
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Of course I've read the OP. When I press "Revert HOSTS file" the message saying it has been reverted appears, but the hist file remains the same. Might try connecting via SSH
Nightsteed said:
When I press "Revert HOSTS file" the message saying it has been reverted appears, but the hist file remains the same.
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Hmm, it's a really strange. Probably, your HOSTS file is locked somehow (but I have no idea how it's possible). "Revert back" function does nothing than copy default hosts file (shipped with the app) back to "c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc" so if "Update hosts" button worked fine, I don't know why the another copying doesn't work.
Could you tell me please what else you did with the phone and HOSTS file after applying update from my app?
Hello sensboston
this is the app i have been waiting for.. So basically this will work with lumia 950 XL interop unlocked using X50 vcreg?
How do you get access into system file since I thought its not possible for lumia 950 / 950 XL?
edit: my real question is whether it is possible to simply overwrite the original hosts with my own without installing any app
oelapoel said:
edit: my real question is whether it is possible to simply overwrite the original hosts with my own without installing any app
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no. you can only with this app and make own link to host file you want to put on phone
just tried the app. it works. amazing work. thnx a lot sensboston
cool ... it does really work
Only the long Wifi load times are a bit annoying.
@der_Kief, first, revert HOSTS file back to default, than remove first line in the "HOSTS sources", and apply blocking again, and you'll get back your WiFi time
As mentioned in the OP, HOSTS file from the very first source is extremely large (but it blocks a lot of ads). BTW, you may provide your own HOSTS source file, specific for Germany (use google to find and obtain one).
thx for the hint ... i'm now using THIS list especially for germany
Its about 8000 entries and WiFi load times are nearly same as without adblocker.
I love it
Thanks, @der_Kief, for sharing your find! Will be good if customers from the other countries will share their country-specific HOSTS here (and I can add these links to the OP).
Hmm I dont really see any difference with wifi loading times, none that I could notice anyway.. is it everytime you load?
sensboston, do you know why list from this website cannot be fed into your app?
http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.txt
I forgot the exact message but it just cannot import the list into the app.