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Hi,
When I go to gPlay on the Q and click on "Apps" I only get like 150,000 results available for download, only a small fraction of the total apps available. When I go there on my computer browser to try to download an app to the Q it says "This app is not compatible with this device" for 90% of the apps. So, no dice with either method.
I have been sideloading apps and most of them work just fine. So I want to get around this gPlay restriction on the Q so I can just download apps directly from gPlay rather than having to sideload them.
(I am fully aware that the reason why gPlay keeps track of which devices are compatible is to avoid more "broken" apps than necessary, but in the case of the Q their own system appears to be broken itself, so I want to get around it.)
So, I bought the Device Spoofer app for $1.50USD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scheffsblend.devicespoof&hl=en
which, despite the reviews worked just fine for me on both the Nexus 7 and on Nexus Q. It changes your build.prop file to spoof Google Play into thinking you are a different device of your choosing. Note that, as it says in the instructions, you need to spoof the device using the app, reboot, go to gPlay, *download an app* (any app), and from then on gPlay will register your device as a different one.
That works for me -- I select for example "Galaxy Nexus", go thru the steps above, and voila, gPlay in my computer's browser has now replace "Nexus Q" with "Galaxy Nexus". Pretty cool.
HOWEVER, and I am now getting to the point, this doesn't allow me to download any more apps than I had access to before! It still says "This app is not compatible with this device ["Galaxy Nexus"]" for the same apps that were incompatible before. Browsing gPlay on the Q also doesn't yield any new opportunities for downloading apps.
I think what is happening is that even though the build.prop file is being changed, the Q is still reporting to gPlay that it doesn't have, for instance: GPS, phone functionality, etc etc, long list of items. And that means that any apps that require any one of those functionalities is "not compatible" (despite the fact that sideloading many of them means they work just fine).
So, my point is, does anyone know how to spoof gPlay so that the Q reports to gPlay that it has all of the bells and whistles? (GPS, phone functionality, etc etc)
Thanks
I downloaded all the .xml files from my Q's /system/etc/permissions folder and compared them to those downloaded from my Nexus 7. There are about half the number of files and indeed many things are not supported, no surprise.
Is it safe to just copy all the .xml files from my Nexus7 to my NexusQ? (plus a few .jar files that are linked to in the .xml files).
And perhaps then gPlay will show more apps?
OK sorry for multiple posts, but what the heck I just tried it. And can't see any more apps on gPlay. Tried downloading one that was visible as I thought it might only report its permissions at download-time, but nothing changed after the download. Drawing blanks here.
FIGURED IT OUT!
That's right folks, you can now download any app directly onto the Q! No sideloading, no adb.
Followed these instructions for a different device. Basically I was on the right track but needed to change the .xml's file permissions back to rw-r-r and then clear gPlay cache, reboot, etc, then it worked.
Pasting the steps from this page http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/34849-guide-to-fix-market-to-get-more-apps-compatible/ below, with the small modification that I got my .xml files from my Nexus 7, not from his/her link, and I only loaded the tablet_core_hardware.xml so far (I have not attempted loading on any of the Nexus 7's other .xmls but most of them don't seem useful). Thanks go out to bosondehiggs of slatedroid.com. I have made a note in square brackets at which point my Nexus Q gPlay started suddenly showing all apps.
A. Backup /system/etc/permissions (just take a copy with ES file explorer or root explorer.recommended just in case)
B. copy the xmlfiles files into /system/etc/permissions (android.hardware.location.gps.xml, android.hardware.location.xml, com.android.location.provider.xml, tablet_core_hardware.xml) agree to over write all of them
C. Make sure the file permission are rw-r-r (with ES file explorer, long tap then change properties on each file..to help you out all files in that directory need to be rw-r-r)
D. Go to settings->apps->all and tap Google Play Store
E. Click on Clear data
F. REBOOT tablet
market still not working
Go to settings->apps->all Go to “Google Play Store” again
‘Clear Cache’ if it lets you then ‘Force Stop’ — DO NOT Clear data
back and Go to “Google Services Framework”
‘Clear data’ then ‘Force Stop’
REBOOT your machine. [After rebooting, the Nexus Q worked with gPlay just fine!]
Then after reboot market is still not working.. then go into..
settings->apps->all google play store again open it but this time clear data if it lets you..
thats it exit open market up, login and you should now have full market access....Youtube...Facebook....
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hey, this looks cool I want to give it a try.
do you mind posting the instructions from beginning to end?
and the xml file needed too?
sonikot said:
hey, this looks cool I want to give it a try.
do you mind posting the instructions from beginning to end?
and the xml file needed too?
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Sure, happy to. I'll include in greater detail than an expert hacker needs, so it's more noob-friendly.
First you need ES File Explorer app (get es_file_explorer_v1_6_1_7.apk or latest version from the publisher at http://www.estrongs.com/en/download.html).
adb connect to your device if not already. Type "adb devices" to check you are connected.
adb install the ES File Explorer .apk, and run it using the Trebuchet launcher.
Press "settings" (see my keyboard page to see how to do that). Scroll down and click Settings and enable "Up to root". Also enable "Root Explorer". OK we're done here for now, we'll use this app later.
Download this file: http://www.davidnhutch.com/tablet_core_hardware.xml. It's one of the .xml permissions files from the Nexus 7. You may also try other .xml files from other devices at your own risk. Or you can try mine, I guess also at your own risk.
Let's go back to adb. "adb shell"
"su"
"mkdir /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
"cat /system/etc/permissions > /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
"exit"
"exit". You should now be out of shell but still in the command window.
"adb push <path-to-that-xml-file>/tablet_core_hardware.xml /sdcard/tablet_core_hardware.xml"
"adb shell"
"su"
"cat /sdcard/tablet_core_hardware.xml > /system/etc/permissions/tablet_core_hardware.xml"
If you want, check it's there: "cd /system/etc/permissions" "ls"
"exit"
"exit"
Next we will change the file permissions for that file we just copied. Open ES File Explorer, click "Up" once to get to the root directory, click System > etc > permissions. Right click or long-press on tablet_core_hardware.xml. Scroll to the bottom of the list that comes up and select Properties. Click the Change button. Select the following boxes, and only the following boxes: User read, User write, Group read, Other read. Click OK, OK. The other files in that directory also need to be rw-r-r, but they should be fine.
Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store
Click Clear data
Reboot the Q by typing "adb reboot". If you did that using adb-over-wifi, then you'll probably need to do the "adb connect" thing again to reconnect.
Open Google Play. If it's still not working (still shows only a few apps), then continue.
Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store
Click Clear cache if it lets you, then click Force stop. DO NOT Clear data
Go back once and go to “Google Services Framework”
Click Clear data then Force stop
Reboot the Q again in the same way. After rebooting, my Nexus Q worked with gPlay just fine! However if you still don't see new apps, continue.
Go to Settings > Aapps > All > Google Play Store
Clear Data if it lets you
That's it! Now just Open Google Play, login and you should be able to see and download almost any app either directly on the Q or remotely through a browser on your computer. You may need to download just one app (any app) in order to be able to get the remote download via browser thing working, as Google Play appears to update its knowledge of which devices you have only when you download something.
davidnhutch said:
Sure, happy to. I'll include in greater detail than an expert hacker needs, so it's more noob-friendly.
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I have now put that list here: http://davidnhutch.com/sandbox/blog/how-to-make-google-play-show-you-more-apps/
I will attempt to maintain the instructions at the above link (in case there are errors, or in case the non-GoogleIO Nexus Q's behave differently to the GoogleIO NexusQ (which I have)).
davidnhutch said:
I have now put that list here: http://davidnhutch.com/sandbox/blog/how-to-make-google-play-show-you-more-apps/
I will attempt to maintain the instructions at the above link (in case there are errors, or in case the non-GoogleIO Nexus Q's behave differently to the GoogleIO NexusQ (which I have)).
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hey step 3 isnt working on the assumption I know how to lauch trebuchet on Q.
How would I launch trebuchet?
sonikot said:
hey step 3 isnt working on the assumption I know how to lauch trebuchet on Q.
How would I launch trebuchet?
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bump can somebody upload the file for trebuchet and explain how to run this launcher so we can run .apks
thanks
UKROB86 said:
bump can somebody upload the file for trebuchet and explain how to run this launcher so we can run .apks
thanks
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Sorry, I assume you have already followed the instructions by kornyone here to root and install a launcher:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28484300
There are other ways of doing this too. Some folks have gotten CM9 working on it.
I just made this quick video which shows Trebuchet and the Google Play showing most apps available, near the middle of this video.
What Can You Do with the Nexus Q? : http://youtu.be/6rb4iQDBom0
Press "settings" (see my keyboard page to see how to do that). Scroll down and click Settings and enable "Up to root". Also enable "Root Explorer". OK we're done here for now, we'll use this app later.
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Can you provide us with the link to your keyboard page so I can mimic these steps on my Q. Also to navigate around on the Nexus Q does it still require a USB mouse to be plugged in to it? I rooted my Q but I'm in the process of trying to add AOSP's Jelly Bean ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1776202 ) and use CM9's Trebuchet Launcher ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410674 ).
I don't want to get in a position where its all on there and I can't navigate the damn thing. The goal is to use what you provided along with these other resources and work it wirelessly via an app like tablet remote or droid input type app.
mrjaymillz said:
Can you provide us with the link to your keyboard page so I can mimic these steps on my Q. Also to navigate around on the Nexus Q does it still require a USB mouse to be plugged in to it? I rooted my Q but I'm in the process of trying to add AOSP's Jelly Bean ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1776202 ) and use CM9's Trebuchet Launcher ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410674 ).
I don't want to get in a position where its all on there and I can't navigate the damn thing. The goal is to use what you provided along with these other resources and work it wirelessly via an app like tablet remote or droid input type app.
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Sorry, I mean the keyboard page on my website: davidnhutch.com/nexusq, click on Keyboard > Special Keys.
Basically, the "menu" button on android is mapped to the same keycode as the "menu" button on Windows keyboards, which usually has an icon that looks like a drop-down menu with a pointer hovering over it. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menu_key)
You also can do all this from the command line without ES File Explorer, I'm just trying to make it a bit more visual, plus, ES is useful.
I am very interested in what you described you are working on, as I am hoping to try the same thing when I get some time. Please post your results and steps!
davidnhutch said:
Sure, happy to. I'll include in greater detail than an expert hacker needs, so it's more noob-friendly.
First you need ES File Explorer app (get es_file_explorer_v1_6_1_7.apk or latest version from the publisher at http://www.estrongs.com/en/download.html).
adb connect to your device if not already. Type "adb devices" to check you are connected.
adb install the ES File Explorer .apk, and run it using the Trebuchet launcher.
Press "settings" (see my keyboard page to see how to do that). Scroll down and click Settings and enable "Up to root". Also enable "Root Explorer". OK we're done here for now, we'll use this app later.
Download this file: http://www.davidnhutch.com/tablet_core_hardware.xml. It's one of the .xml permissions files from the Nexus 7. You may also try other .xml files from other devices at your own risk. Or you can try mine, I guess also at your own risk.
Let's go back to adb. "adb shell"
"su"
"mkdir /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
"cat /system/etc/permissions > /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
"exit"
"exit". You should now be out of shell but still in the command window.
"adb push <path-to-that-xml-file>/tablet_core_hardware.xml /sdcard/tablet_core_hardware.xml"
"adb shell"
"su"
"cat /sdcard/tablet_core_hardware.xml > /system/etc/permissions/tablet_core_hardware.xml"
If you want, check it's there: "cd /system/etc/permissions" "ls"
"exit"
"exit"
Next we will change the file permissions for that file we just copied. Open ES File Explorer, click "Up" once to get to the root directory, click System > etc > permissions. Right click or long-press on tablet_core_hardware.xml. Scroll to the bottom of the list that comes up and select Properties. Click the Change button. Select the following boxes, and only the following boxes: User read, User write, Group read, Other read. Click OK, OK. The other files in that directory also need to be rw-r-r, but they should be fine.
Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store
Click Clear data
Reboot the Q by typing "adb reboot". If you did that using adb-over-wifi, then you'll probably need to do the "adb connect" thing again to reconnect.
Open Google Play. If it's still not working (still shows only a few apps), then continue.
Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store
Click Clear cache if it lets you, then click Force stop. DO NOT Clear data
Go back once and go to “Google Services Framework”
Click Clear data then Force stop
Reboot the Q again in the same way. After rebooting, my Nexus Q worked with gPlay just fine! However if you still don't see new apps, continue.
Go to Settings > Aapps > All > Google Play Store
Clear Data if it lets you
That's it! Now just Open Google Play, login and you should be able to see and download almost any app either directly on the Q or remotely through a browser on your computer. You may need to download just one app (any app) in order to be able to get the remote download via browser thing working, as Google Play appears to update its knowledge of which devices you have only when you download something.
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Hey David, the .xml file you linked isn't downloadable, can you take a look into this? Also can you provide some clarification on steps 6-15 above, do I enter ADB then type su and everything else as one command? Can you provide a command prompt code showing every entry step by step?
Also as a side not I can't open google play on the launcher or a matter of fact I can't even get a keyboard to show up on the screen to sign in to my google account. Any ideas? I am using a wireless mouse to navigate and tablet remote via my nexus 7 for other inputs.
Like the previous post stated... The xml file isn't available. Can someone post theirs please?
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I went ahead and downloaded an AOSP Nexus 7 ROM and extracted the file for myself. I don't know what Box's limitations are, but here's a link to the tablet_core_hardware.xml
https://www.box.com/s/e5e0da606448340fd736
xMemphisx said:
Like the previous post stated... The xml file isn't available. Can someone post theirs please?
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I went ahead and downloaded an AOSP Nexus 7 ROM and extracted the file for myself. I don't know what Box's limitations are, but here's a link to the tablet_core_hardware.xml
https://www.box.com/s/e5e0da606448340fd736
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Thanks for the .xml file, box link works with no issues. By the way would you happen to have any ideas on how to get a keyboard to appear on screen for the nexus q? Currently I can't type/enter any information I can only navigate with my wireless mouse. Clicking on Gmail/Google Play/ Messages/ or anything else that requires a keyboard just seems to close the program within 5 seconds (almost like a force close just without the error message).
mrjaymillz said:
Thanks for the .xml file, box link works with no issues. By the way would you happen to have any ideas on how to get a keyboard to appear on screen for the nexus q? Currently I can't type/enter any information I can only navigate with my wireless mouse. Clicking on Gmail/Google Play/ Messages/ or anything else that requires a keyboard just seems to close the program within 5 seconds (almost like a force close just without the error message).
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I didn't get a chance to play with it too much yesterday, I would imagine that if you install a 3rd party keyboard and set it to your primary input method it (might) work. I'm going to have a better chance to really look at the Q tonight here in a few hours, so I'll report back with what I can figure out.
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I still have had no time to test this yet. The company I work for is at deadline with new software and we have been working 65+ hour weeks here recently, so my Q has just been sitting there. I'm still anxious to test it, but it might still be a few days before work slows back down and I can really get after it again.
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Hey David, the .xml file you linked isn't downloadable, can you take a look into this? Also can you provide some clarification on steps 6-15 above, do I enter ADB then type su and everything else as one command? Can you provide a command prompt code showing every entry step by step?
Also as a side not I can't open google play on the launcher or a matter of fact I can't even get a keyboard to show up on the screen to sign in to my google account. Any ideas? I am using a wireless mouse to navigate and tablet remote via my nexus 7 for other inputs.
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Hm, weird that two people have said the .xml file is not downloadable -- I tried today and yesterday and it was available both times. Maybe the hosting site was down or something. Anyway it looks like someone else offered the same .xml file at another link so we're all set. I'll leave the .xml file there for a year or so though.
Steps 6-15: Yes, enter everything as quoted. No extra "adb" or "su" or anything is needed, other than what I wrote there. Just follow one step at a time, typing each one and then hitting enter. Shouldn't need a command prompt code entry as it is already, just without the code tags and with extra double-quotation marks. Please let me know if there are any errors though.
As for your last paragraph, it seems there are two issues. 1) Not being able to open gPlay on the launcher. Can you please provide more info? What happens? Does it try to open then crash? Is the gPlay app missing? 2) Can't get a keyboard to show up on the screen. -- You will never have an on-screen keyboard on the Q. You need an external keyboard, plugged into the USB port. If you want mouse + keyboard simultaneously, you need a "unifying mouse and keyboard wireless receiver" -- just search amazon for that -- what it is is a mouse+keyboard with just one USB dongle that serves both.
Don't think this will get off topic, but if Google updates the software to Jellybean and adds all the the things you can do in the video, will this method still work?
On a side note, dont think google will add all the functionality as you showed on the video.
Edit: Why is Trebuchet needed for this?
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300k said:
Don't think this will get off topic, but if Google updates the software to Jellybean and adds all the the things you can do in the video, will this method still work?
On a side note, dont think google will add all the functionality as you showed on the video.
Edit: Why is Trebuchet needed for this?
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You're right, you technically don't need Trebuchet. It just makes life easier than launching everything (e.g. gPlay) via "adb shell am start ..." commands from your computer.
Regarding Google updating to JB, perfectly possible. Possible that everything will be standard in the next Q hardware release. However the real questions are, why was this functionality not included in the first place? Why was the hardware so very limited by the software? And the bigger question, why was the public release of the first Nexus Q sales indefinitely postponed? Presumably they are coming out with something better than what they showed at IO. Whether it's much better or just marginally better remains to be seen.
The best app/function in the video is being able to use OnLive (3D streamed games) in my opinion. Now, OnLive is expensive and I did have a few problems with the keyboard mapping, the mouse not working while OnLive was playing, etc, but it works and shows the potential for streamed games. The Q doesn't have to be the core device either, presumably a tablet would work too. I just think they should have done the hardware differently and made an Xbox competitor (Xsphere?) instead of a competitor to precisely no-one.
On steps 8 and 9 I get
sh: cannot create /sdcard/permissionsbackup: Is a directory
I don't think that I am typing it in wrong and I have copied and pasted as well just in case...The directory is made correctly... Thanks for your help.
"mkdir /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
"cat /system/etc/permissions > /sdcard/permissionsbackup"
Hello everyone. I just started selling these at my job. I was wondering if anyone knows what is under the hood of this thing. Also if its common enough hardware, are there any roms on this forum that it will work with?
I'm most interested because there is no play store. This is an amazon app store device
Thanks for your help!
http://www.craigelectronics.com/site/pdetails.php?id=420
for details
Processing Speed 1.5GHz
Operating System : Powered By Google Android 4.1
4 GB Built-in Flash Memory
Built-in 1GB DDR III RAM
Built-in WiFi (802.11b/g/n)
Support Video Format : MKV/AVI/RM/RMVB/FLV/WMV/MP4/MPG/VOB (Up to 1080p)
Support Audio Format : MP3/WMA/WAV
Support Photo Format : JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG
Support e-Reader Format : PDF/PDF/DRM/TXT/EPUB/EPUB DRM/HTML/FB2
Supports 3D Gaming Accelerometer
Built-In Full Size USB Port for Input Device Connection
Support Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
HDMI Interface to connect to Any HDTV
Micro USB port for power Supply
Micro SD Card Slot (Supports Max. 32GB)
Supports Amazon App Store, Dropbox, Soc.io. Mall, Opera, Netflix, Browser, e-Book Reader, e-Mail, Photos, Maps, Video, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Music,Clock
I finally have this craig CVD601 figured out 100%.
after days of playing and searching around here is all the info.
there are customs roms.
mainly the hardware is a tvdongle_8277-aihua figured this out by click on the model number multiple times (under setting about device. a few easter eggs like this in the android world)
uses a wondermedia wm8850 cpu
custom roms for many devices, the one i used on my craig is good for 200 other devices.
rom i used works great so far
WM8850_Universal_Uberoid_v1.0_JB_4.1.1_01MAR2013_[TechKnowForum.net]
http://www.techknow.me/forum/index.php?board=121.0
I am very happy with this device after finding this rom.
Total nube. I was gonna pick up a minix G4 for tv streaming, but this was $10 !!
It was on clearance at Rideaid.
So, I quick googled on my phone and saw this post.
Based on that I bought two.
It automatically updated to Jelly bean, but what ROMs do y'all recommend to get this think cookin?
As it is it is not impressing me.
I really just want it to watch Game of Thrones and Walking Dead.
Many thanks and yes I searched and yes I watched that Noob video on registration.
$10 really? I paid $70
from my other post.
rom i used works great so far
WM8850_Universal_Uberoid_v1.0_JB_4.1.1_01MAR2013_[TechKnowForum.net]
http://www.techknow.me/forum/index.php?board=121.0
Yes. $10.
Sorry. I actually bought two for $10. Each. they were on Uber clearance at the rite-aid.
Can I run ubuntu on this?
I looked at those links and there was none.
acem77 said:
$10 really? I paid $70
from my other post.
rom i used works great so far
WM8850_Universal_Uberoid_v1.0_JB_4.1.1_01MAR2013_[TechKnowForum.net]
http://www.techknow.me/forum/index.php?board=121.0
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Does HDMI-CEC work with this unit and rom combo?
I'm holding out trying to find a device that will integrate with my remote control and tv.
DPI
Anybody figure out a way to change the DPI without being stuck in a boot loop? I'm having to completely re-install everything after attempting to change the DPI.
Need drivers
Ok, so my unit is dead. It's flashing a green light and it won't start. If someone could dropbox a driver package for the device, it would totally make my day.
CVD601 Rooted with GAPPS!
So I picked one of these things up on eBay cheap and decided to mess around with it. Out of the box it had ICS on it and was very unstable. Fortunately it began doing an OTA upgrade to Jelly Bean almost immediately after I got a WiFi connection. Unfortunately I was at my parents house and they have DSL with a top download speed of about 1.5Mbps so the whole JB image took like 4 hours to download. Once it finally downloaded I was able to apply the update and BAM, a CVD601 running JB 4.1.1. My initial enthusiasm was soon crushed when I realized there was no Google Play store however. Not being one to give up easily I began a week long quest to get GAPPS working properly on this device. I'm happy to say that after much trial and error I now have a CVD601 running JB which is rooted and has a fully functional Google Play App.
The Craig website which is linked in the top post now has a new 4.1 image that can be downloaded, it appears to contain GAPPS but I have not tried applying it for fear of destroying everything I have worked all week to accomplish. If someone would like to apply it, or has, and can report back on here whether or not GAPPS actually works that would be great. This image appears to be slightly older than the one that downloads OTA (from Taiwan) but if it has functional GAPPS it is probably the better choice.
As for rooting this device I was able to get version 1 of RootBurner for the WM8850 to work, the OTA image has su in /sbin so it must have been rooted at some point. RootBurner appears to do nothing when you boot the device with the SD card inserted but you should notice that the device does not boot properly but instead appears to be in a boot loop going from the JB logo to a seemingly blank black screen. I think this is because the boot files in RootBurner were made for a tablet rather than an HDMI device. If you let it go through the boot process a couple times and then power off, remove the SD card, and power back up your device should boot normally. If it worked you will see a Android is Updating message before the boot completes.
Feel free to post any questions and I will try to answer them as best I can.
Heiligkuh said:
So I picked one of these things up on eBay cheap and decided to mess around with it. Out of the box it had ICS on it and was very unstable. Fortunately it began doing an OTA upgrade to Jelly Bean almost immediately after I got a WiFi connection. Unfortunately I was at my parents house and they have DSL with a top download speed of about 1.5Mbps so the whole JB image took like 4 hours to download. Once it finally downloaded I was able to apply the update and BAM, a CVD601 running JB 4.1.1. My initial enthusiasm was soon crushed when I realized there was no Google Play store however. Not being one to give up easily I began a week long quest to get GAPPS working properly on this device. I'm happy to say that after much trial and error I now have a CVD601 running JB which is rooted and has a fully functional Google Play App.
The Craig website which is linked in the top post now has a new 4.1 image that can be downloaded, it appears to contain GAPPS but I have not tried applying it for fear of destroying everything I have worked all week to accomplish. If someone would like to apply it, or has, and can report back on here whether or not GAPPS actually works that would be great. This image appears to be slightly older than the one that downloads OTA (from Taiwan) but if it has functional GAPPS it is probably the better choice.
As for rooting this device I was able to get version 1 of RootBurner for the WM8850 to work, the OTA image has su in /sbin so it must have been rooted at some point. RootBurner appears to do nothing when you boot the device with the SD card inserted but you should notice that the device does not boot properly but instead appears to be in a boot loop going from the JB logo to a seemingly blank black screen. I think this is because the boot files in RootBurner were made for a tablet rather than an HDMI device. If you let it go through the boot process a couple times and then power off, remove the SD card, and power back up your device should boot normally. If it worked you will see a Android is Updating message before the boot completes.
Feel free to post any questions and I will try to answer them as best I can.
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Hey there, just got the device myself the other day. I'm going to try your method as the Uberoid ROM wont boot for me no matter what I seem to do and Uberizer doesnt work because for the life of me I can't get the Developer Options to show no matter how many times I click the build number!
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Okay so just tried RootBurner with no luck. No matter what I do this thing will not boot from the SD Card. Any ideas?
acem77 said:
I finally have this craig CVD601 figured out 100%.
after days of playing and searching around here is all the info.
there are customs roms.
mainly the hardware is a tvdongle_8277-aihua figured this out by click on the model number multiple times (under setting about device. a few easter eggs like this in the android world)
uses a wondermedia wm8850 cpu
custom roms for many devices, the one i used on my craig is good for 200 other devices.
rom i used works great so far
WM8850_Universal_Uberoid_v1.0_JB_4.1.1_01MAR2013_[TechKnowForum.net]
http://www.techknow.me/forum/index.php?board=121.0
I am very happy with this device after finding this rom.
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When doing this method did you open TVDongle_8277-AiHua.fwc in Notepad and remove everything and replace it with
Code:
#--BEGIN OF FILE
<?xml version="1.0" ?>
<!--????FMaker????,????????-->
<!--This file is generated by FMaker, don't modify it manually.-->
<!--???:?? SimenXie Tel-6786.-->
<product>
<editor>Last edited by RubbitXiao on 2012-10-08 12:04:26</editor>
<modules>
<DDR_TYPE name="??????" />
<BOOTDEV name="NAND" />
<TOUCH name="FT5406_AS1220" />
<KEY_PAD name="??" />
<VIBRATE name="??" />
<SENSOR name="??" />
<CODEC name="??" />
<SPEAKER name="??" />
<BATTERY name="??" />
</modules>
<ext>
<cmd>setenv wmt.camera.param 1:12:0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0</cmd>
<cmd>setenv wmt.io.touch 1:SSD253X_pyd7a1ctphole1:9:480:800:4:0:1:1:1:1</cmd>
<cmd>setenv wmt.io.ts.2dcal 23775 492 206136 -155 24362 1259 25156</cmd>
</ext>
<auto />
</product>
#--END OF FILE
Or did you append that code to the rest of the code? I'm a lil lost in this root/flashing method.
_
Have you tried Uberoid 2.0 on it yet? http://www.techknow.me/forum/index.php?topic=5356.0
Okay so I just added the lines from that file I didn't see in it already...
My next question is has anybody tried hooking up a webcam to one of these and got it working as the system's camera?
So I ran into a problem, I think... On Uberoid 2.0 my 16Gb microSD card only shows up as 80Mb's or somewhere around that size.
drivers with a improperly flashed unit
Will someone on here please share their Windows drivers for this device? I'm doing everything I can to fix my device so it will boot. I loaded the wrong firmware and now the device will not boot with the accurate fwc. Any thoughts or suggestions? I'm stumped.
Anybody find a way to reset the the display resolution? I let my friend use it who has a tube flat panel tv with a hdmi port and I had it set to the largest and he said it was way to big on his tv so he changed it back and then it was all pixelated.
Fun with Craig
I bought one of these (for a lot more than $10, sadly) and have been playing with it for the past few weeks.
I bought it to play video files and stream Youtube. I plugged it into a USB hub and it plays a bunch of formats that my Samsung home theatre doesn't like, but the wifi is unreliable and it can't read my 2 TB hard drive (it's FAT32, not NTFS), though it reads USB memory sticks OK.
I am past the store's return date, so I'm going to play with it and hack it as much as possible.
It came with JB 4.1.1 installed, no Google Play access, just Amazon.
It was not rooted and there is no developer options. (See below.)
I tried the image from the Craig web site and it's the same.
Clicking three times on the device info where it says Craig CVD 601 does switch to tvdongle_8277-aihua, as acem777 says.
I managed to root it with RootBurner, as per Heiligkuh's post. I used RootBurner_v0.1_MaPan on an SD card and it booted and rooted in a few seconds. I pulled the card and it rebooted into JB 4.1.1 with Superuser in the apps list. Hooray! Now I can run the techknow toolkit.
And I have the original Craig ROM so I can always go back to square one.
The TVDongle_8277-AiHua.fwc file from the Craig ROM is identical to the Uberoid version except it includes a name in the "<product>" and it turns off "developer options":
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" ?>
<!--本文件由FMaker自动生成，手动修改需谨慎。-->
<!--This file is generated by FMaker, don't modify it manually.-->
<!--Created by aksenxu on 2012-08-16 16:06:19.-->
<product model="CVD601" manufacture="Aihua">
<editor>Last edited by heng on 2012-12-25 15:15:09</editor>
<modules>
<DDR_TYPE name="参考板载信息" />
<BOOTDEV name="NAND" />
<TOUCH name="无" />
<KEY_PAD name="默认" />
<VIBRATE name="无" />
<SENSOR name="无" />
<CODEC name="HW DAC-板上没有声卡" />
<SPEAKER name="默认" />
<BATTERY name="无" />
<MODEM name="无" />
</modules>
<ext>
<cmd>+setenv wmt.td.param 1</cmd>
<cmd>+setenv wmt.display.param 8:0:0:1280:720:60</cmd>
<cmd>+setenv wmt.display.dual 1</cmd>
<cmd>+setenv wmt.pmc.param 1:0:0</cmd>
<cmd>+setenv wmt.audio.i2s hwdac</cmd>
<cmd>setenv wmt.display.chargeanim 0</cmd>
<cmd>setenv wmt.camera.i2c_gpio</cmd>
<cmd>setenv wmt.camera.param 2:12:1:0:0:0:0:0:0:0</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.drv.remove gsensor_kxte9_md,wmt_battery_md</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.usbcamera.probe 1</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.audio.hardware MONOMIX=[0,0],USBMIC=[1],AMPCTRL=[0,0,0,0],HSMICCTRL=[0,0,0,0]</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.launcher2.power_reboot true</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.launcher2.power_off true</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.poweroff_to_hdmi true</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.shutdown_to_wifi true</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.mouse.sbutton 4</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.f7f8 volume</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.ui.settings_remove ethernet,3g,gps,pppoe,battery,brightness,airmode,camera,developer_options</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.product.model CVD601</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.wizard.hdmi 1</cmd>
<cmd>setprop allow.system.3rdapk 1</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.rmtctrl.enable 0</cmd>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.disable_video_thumbnail true</cmd>
<cmd>setprop wmt.HLS.support 0</cmd>
<cmd>cp -v wmtAirShow/MyAirShow.apk ${instenv_fs_data}/app/</cmd>
<cmd>cp -v wmtAirShow/MyAirShow.apk ${instenv_fs_system}/.restore/data_app/</cmd>
</ext>
<auto>
<cmd>setprop ro.wmt.product aihua-cvd601</cmd>
</auto>
</product>
I'm going to try the Uberoid ROM and if that fails I will reinstall the Craig ROM after I manually edit the file to allow developer options. Manual edit? Oh no! I've voided the warranty!
Fun Toy So Far
I got one on clearance at rite aid for $25, but they're gone from there now.
I added a powered usb hub and connected usb mouse, keyboard and memory stick. They're all working. With a TV, they make a very small pc setup.
I rooted it via method posted above, RootBurner_v0.1_MapPan.zip .
Then I pulled Play Store from my rooted phone, an LG LS970, and installed it on the stick using adb. I also installed any apks I found that seemed necessary.
At first Play Store didn't really work -- it threw errors and died -- but then it updated and it has worked since.
I'd like to find a recovery for it.
I'm also going to try hooking up a USB camera. I have my doubts about whether that will work, but it'll be cool if it does.
eyesquash said:
I'm also going to try hooking up a USB camera. I have my doubts about whether that will work, but it'll be cool if it does.
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No luck with Uberoid. I get an error part way through the install, but as I said, I have the Craig img file so I started over and rooted it again.
I'd like to figure out how to get bluetooth working. I have a $2 BT dongle and it would be nice to have it recognized when I plug it in to the hub.
Update
I got Google Play installed and working, thanks for mentioning it, eyesquash!
I have an Amazon account so I can download apps from there, as well.
I have a 32Gig SDHC card which gives me lots of room for junk.
More expensive than Chromecast, but fewer limitations.
Cheaper than Apple TV, but more fun to tinker with.
Hi ,
Yesterday, I installed ubuntu touch in my nexus 4 and decided to use it as my daily rom.
So, i tried to modify some settings. Everything is working well, however i have two problems.
The first one : I failed to synchronized contacts with syncevolutions. It's working but it synchronise only one or few contacs in my .csv file. As a solution i used google contacts sync. But if somebody have (or had) the same problem it can be interesting to share the solution with evryvody.
The second one : I tried to change the browser app settings, but it didn't work. I used these two websites to help me :
"bazaar.launchpad.net/~phablet-team/webbrowser-app/trunk/view/head:/README#L71" and
"lists.launchpad.net/ubuntu-phone/msg10301.html" I removed the first part, because i'm not able to post outside links.
According to the first website, we can change the homepage and the searche engine, you can use the second website to understand how to do it, i followed the instructions, but it didn't work for me. So, if somebody want to try or already have the solution, it would be amazing.
Thanks.
Edit : Apparently It is now possible to change the search engine directly in the browser (18 June update)
Although it's about calendar sync, this might be helpful: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ubuntu-touch/help/calendar-app-doesnt-sync-t3054933
What's the content of your browser settings files? I have that working fine for me here.
Code:
[email protected]:~$ cat ~/.config/webbrowser-app/settings.conf
homepage=https://duckduckgo.com
searchengine=duck
allowOpenInBackgroundTab=true
[email protected]:~$ cat ~/.local/share/webbrowser-app/searchengines/duck.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<OpenSearchDescription xmlns="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
<ShortName>Duck Search</ShortName>
<Description>Search Duck Duck Go</Description>
<Url type="text/html"
template="https://duckduckgo.com/?q={searchTerms}"/>
<AdultContent>false</AdultContent>
<Language>en-au</Language>
<OutputEncoding>UTF-8</OutputEncoding>
<InputEncoding>UTF-8</InputEncoding>
</OpenSearchDescription>
thank you for your answer,
so i only had some problems in my duck.xml files, and it is working now.:good:
Thanks for everything, it might help other people too.
PS: i don't know have to change the title to [SOLVED]
Great to hear that. I'm glad that it's working now.
If you're using the web interface, you can click on the edit button below the first post, then on "Go Advanced" and then you can edit the title.
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directory not found
Hello:
I can't find the directory: /home/phablet/.config/webbrowser-app /
on my bq aquaris 4.5 device...
When I try:
cat~/.config/webbrowser-app/settings.conf
the answer is:
No such file or directory
Thanks in advance.
natxuno said:
Hello:
I can't find the directory: /home/phablet/.config/webbrowser-app /
on my bq aquaris 4.5 device...
When I try:
cat~/.config/webbrowser-app/settings.conf
the answer is:
No such file or directory
Thanks in advance.
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The file and directory isn't created by default. You have to create it manually.
Btw, a settings UI is coming soon.
Thx
nikwen said:
The file and directory isn't created by default. You have to create it manually.
Ok, I thought I only had to modify an existent file
I'll try...
Thanks a lot for your answer, nikwen.
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natxuno said:
The file and directory isn't created by default. You have to create it manually.
Ok, I thought I only had to modify an existent file
I'll try...
Thanks a lot for your answer, nikwen.
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The file is automatically generated on devel-proposed build 166 now. However, it's called webbrowser-app.conf there.
If you're on the stable channel, expect that your browser settings will break in the future. However, you'll simply have to apply your changes to the new file then.
Hello,
I decided to install ubuntu touch again after all the new things they made.
However, changing the browser is no more working for.
I just wanted to know if there was another way to do it or if it was only my fault ?
Moreover, is that possible to uninstall preinstalled scopes like 7digital, amazon, ebay ... ?
@Remy.L There is just one browser for Ubuntu (except one third party browser). You can switch tabs by swiping up from the bottom edge though.
No, uninstalling preinstalled scopes isn't possible using the GUI as long as they aren't in the store.
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Now I get what you mean with "changing the browser". There should be a settings option in the browser itself now (install the update from this week if you haven't already). Give it a try.
If there is still something you want to change manually, check out the contents of the browser's data directory. I think they renamed the settings file.
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Sorry, i did not mean browser but search engine (replace google by duckduckgo).
I did not managed to have it working in the new version.
Anyway, do not bother you, i'm not using ubuntu touch anymore because i'm do not like that path they are taking with this OS (you can not uninstall what you do not want).
As i prefer to use open source software, the best thing to do now is to use an AOSP rom (or maybe firefox OS)
Thanks a lot for all your answers and have a nice day
PS: Sorry for my English, i'm not totally fluent
Edit : Apparently with the new version it is possible to change and chose the search engine you want.:good:
However, I guess that it is still impossible to remove unwanted stock scopes (however, as it is possible to remove unwanted stock apps, it may be possible to do it soon)
Remy.L said:
Sorry, i did not mean browser but search engine (replace google by duckduckgo).
I did not managed to have it working in the new version.
Anyway, do not bother you, i'm not using ubuntu touch anymore because i'm do not like that path they are taking with this OS (you can not uninstall what you do not want).
As i prefer to use open source software, the best thing to do now is to use an AOSP rom (or maybe firefox OS)
Thanks a lot for all your answers and have a nice day
PS: Sorry for my English, i'm not totally fluent
Edit : Apparently with the new version it is possible to change and chose the search engine you want.:good:
However, I guess that it is still impossible to remove unwanted stock scopes (however, as it is possible to remove unwanted stock apps, it may be possible to do it soon)
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You could try removing them with the terminal-app like this:
Code:
sudo click unregister --user=phablet com.ubuntu.badscope
That should actually work. Pretty much everything can be uninstalled, even though not easily.
nikwen said:
You could try removing them with the terminal-app like this:
Code:
sudo click unregister --user=phablet com.ubuntu.badscope
That should actually work. Pretty much everything can be uninstalled, even though not easily.
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Ok tried to use this command, however if i want to uninstall amazon scope, it says to me that com.ubuntu.amazon does not exist.
Moreover it seems that we still cannot change the search engine directly in the browser ( I tried the devel/ubuntu version via Multirom)
Remy
Remy.L said:
Ok tried to use this command, however if i want to uninstall amazon scope, it says to me that com.ubuntu.amazon does not exist.
Moreover it seems that we still cannot change the search engine directly in the browser ( I tried the devel/ubuntu version via Multirom)
Remy
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You need to find out the right package name of the amazon scope (given that it is installed as a click package, of course; I was unable to find it using "click list").
The reason why you don't see the option to change the search engine is that the devel builds are really, really outdated. I think they are half a year old or something like that. Either install the stable channel or devel-proposed.
Ok, thank you for all your answers, it may help a lot of people
Unfortunatly I broker my Nexus 4 screen last week (I'm planning to repair it but not yet [in few month]) so i can not try this rom right now.
Once more, thanks again for your help and for your answers,
Have a nice day
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Did you know that the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition has just been released?
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Hi nikwen,
I'm back on this forum because i repaired my nexus 4. Everything is now workinh, and the rom seems very nice.
However it is still impossible to uninstall unwanted scopes (like amazon) even with the terminal. (impossible to know the name of the scope).
I also tried this sudo dpkg --get-selections >liste but it does not list the scopes name.
Thank you for all your answers
Remy.L said:
Hi nikwen,
I'm back on this forum because i repaired my nexus 4. Everything is now workinh, and the rom seems very nice.
However it is still impossible to uninstall unwanted scopes (like amazon) even with the terminal. (impossible to know the name of the scope).
I also tried this sudo dpkg --get-selections >liste but it does not list the scopes name.
Thank you for all your answers
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Hi,
Yes, there's been a discussion about this on the ubuntu-phone mailing list recently. The reason why they can indeed not be uninstalled is that they are remote scopes with the code lying on a Canonical server and not on the device itself. I didn't follow the whole discussion, so if you are interested, check out the mailing list archive and you should be able to find the conversation within the first 5 pages.
Hi Nikwen,
So i checked your link and found what i needed
So yes, it is impossible to uninstall these scopes like you said, the only way is to keep it without using it.
But the thing i was thinking about is : If you do not use these scopes does it still get informations from you (in background) ? (because and do not want it to use my data continuously)
Sorry for all these questions
Have a nice day,
Remy
@Remy.L No, they won't be giving any information away. Scopes only run when they are in the foreground and even if they are, they are confined by a software called "apparmor", which means that they cannot access any data besides that which you enter into the search box. They don't have access to any of your private stuff.
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Anyone knows how to root this phone? I've tried literally EVERYTHING, Even the forum here where you can see all Root methods and nothing. Vroot, Kingroot, One Click Root, IOroot, Nothing. I Really wanna root this device because i won't even lose the warranty because here LG Allow phone rooting.
Sorry for my Engrish
Same here.
Need a root to allow moving apps to SD...
Up..?
same here, did u find out something new? I just started to search but it seems difficult to me....
If I find a solution I´ll post it.
Greets Nico
I also have this phone. Please someone who know how to root this device, upload video and tool for root. Thanks.
Still Nothing..?
I cant put it into download mode. ( vol up + usb cable not works).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
I cant go on........
@Beckmesser You can try from adb to reboot in download mode, the command is like
adb reboot download
or
adb reboot bootloader
or
adb reboot fastboot
I cannot find a root method working for this phone, let me know if you succeed
SoulDeleted said:
@Beckmesser You can try from adb to reboot in download mode, the command is like
adb reboot download
or
adb reboot bootloader
or
adb reboot fastboot
I cannot find a root method working for this phone, let me know if you succeed
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thanks, but
adb reboot download
no works, reboots normaly
Nothing ?
Beckmesser said:
Nothing ?
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This is the one-click method based on the guide you linked above, it will probably don't work because it seems that the X150 can't be rooted yet (or no one knows how)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
This is a "new" method based on the above that you're trying
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
Be warned that using methods that are not tested on this device can potentially brick your device, i have tested some on the X150 of my friend but no one worked.
Good Luck
I'm having trouble putting the phone into download mode, anyone know the Key combination?
DavideFatman said:
I'm having trouble putting the phone into download mode, anyone know the Key combination?
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Someone..?
Mine is rootet now... don´t know how... tried several times with KingRoot - but no luck.
But then my battery went empty and the phone shut down. As I plugged in the charger I had a kind of boot-loop (only the animated LG logo again and again). Then I pressed the power on button long to boot the phone - it updated and was rooted somehow...
I don´t know how it happend.
Anyway... still can´t install / move Apps to the SD card There is no option to do that in the "Apps" menu - and App2SD or whtever is telling me that it is not possible, or I have to create a 2nd partition or whatever...
The new version of Kingroot was able to root my device with no problem, try it for yourself.
http://i.imgur.com/wsDMrnh.png
Does anyone know about the key combination to put that model on download mode?
Its able now to move apps to sd card or still on device's storage?
Only comment I've got to be root on my LG Bello II KigRoot after the first try with earlier versions of this program and other programs.
regards
falkostas said:
Its able now to move apps to sd card or still on device's storage?
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If I managed to move applications to the SD App2SD without problems after rooting.
regards
EDIT:The root is not permanent and the KingRoot and brings a lot of ****.
I need help , i has able to root bello 2 but now i have a boot loop can anybody send my a nandroid backup or stock rom plz ?
ps: i have searched on google .
Finally!
@DavideFatman @Crady @MoaKatanga @Nuvid @Beckmesser @SoulDeleted @falkostas
Hey, guys!
I have just registered only to post this reply.
After extensive internet browsing and hours of trials, MobileGo application from WonderShare
since this is my first post, i am unable to insert links
has finally rooted my phone. Download it, allow debugging mode and click on "One-Click Root".
After that, install, for example Root Browserapk by JRummy Apps Inc, and do the following:
sublinker said:
You need root access for this to work.
Look for platform.xml in
/system/etc/permissions/platform.xml
Open it with text editor and add the green line to this
Code:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
</permission>
So that it looks like this
Code:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
[COLOR="SeaGreen"]<group gid="media_rw" />[/COLOR]
</permission>
Now save it and set the file permissions to 0644 that is, rw-r–r.
Reboot and that's all.
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@sublinker, thanks man!
Hope it works for you.
Best of luck,:fingers-crossed:
Stefan
Hello everyone my XT1524 has a low call volume problem. The volume is so low I can barely understand what the other person's saying even in a quiet environment. Since, based on what I found on the internet, the loudspeaker and the earpiece are the same speaker and the phone plays music nice and loud it must be a software problem. I tried boosting the mixer_paths values but the audio gets too distorted while still being low. I also tried flashing the stock rom and a different kernel but nothing worked. Does anyone have any suggestions? Any help is appreciated thanks
Greetings, I am having same issue with my Moto XT1524. Could it be a hardware problem?
I don't think so since music plays at a high volume and that comes from the same speaker.
Having same problem like you......
Found a solution
I think i found a solution. It works but i don't know if it's the optimal way of doing it. You have to be rooted since you'll have to edit the mixer_paths.xml file.
The first thing you have to do is locate the mixer.paths file that is found in "/system/etc" now you can either copy it to your pc or you can edit it directly from your smartphone.
Then you'll have to change this block of code from line 547 to line 550:
Code:
<path name="voice-handset">
<path name="handset" />
</path>
to:
Code:
<path name="voice-handset">
<path name="speaker" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
</path>
You can change the RX3 volume to whatever value you prefer, just be careful when you set high values (over 84) since you might damage your speaker.
Then you just have to save, set permissions to "-rw-r--r--" and reboot.
I also have attached the already modded mixer.paths file from my Moto E.
Disclaimer: I will not take any responsibility for anything wrong that might happen to your device. Do it at your own risk.
x-flyer said:
I think i found a solution. It works but i don't know if it's the optimal way of doing it. You have to be rooted since you'll have to edit the mixer.paths file.
The first thing you have to do is locate the mixer.paths file that is found in "/system/etc" now you can either copy it to your pc or you can edit it directly from your smartphone.
Then you'll have to change this block of code from line 547 to line 550:
Code:
<path name="voice-handset">
<path name="handset" />
</path>
to:
Code:
<path name="voice-handset">
<path name="speaker" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
</path>
You can change the RX3 volume to whatever value you prefer, just be careful when you set high values (over 84) since you might damage your speaker.
Then you just have to save, set permissions to "-rw-r--r--" and reboot.
I also have attached the already modded mixer.paths file from my Moto E.
Disclaimer: I will not take any responsibility for anything wrong that might happen to your device. Do it at your own risk.
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I just fixed my father's phone with your solution and it seems to work great!
After more than one year of bearing the low in-call volume, my father couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to buy a new phone. I finally searched the internet for any solution and THIS was more than perfect!! You saved us about 150€ ^^
I did not root the phone. I only unlocked the bootlocker and then mounted the system partition via twrp (fastboot boot, no flashing), then I adb-pulled the mixer_paths.xml file and edited on my pc. Pushed it back to the phone, rebooted and voilà.
The sweet spot for the volume is between 50 and 60 imho. 70 was a little too loud. And for anyone wondering yes, lowering and increasing volume with hardware buttons still works flawlessly.
oromis666 said:
I just fixed my father's phone with your solution and it seems to work great!
After more than one year of bearing the low in-call volume, my father couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to buy a new phone. I finally searched the internet for any solution and THIS was more than perfect!! You saved us about 150€ ^^
I did not root the phone. I only unlocked the bootlocker and then mounted the system partition via twrp (fastboot boot, no flashing), then I adb-pulled the mixer_paths.xml file and edited on my pc. Pushed it back to the phone, rebooted and voilà.
The sweet spot for the volume is between 50 and 60 imho. 70 was a little too loud. And for anyone wondering yes, lowering and increasing volume with hardware buttons still works flawlessly.
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I'm glad I helped you
I also noticed that this fix doesn't work when other apps have to play something through the "earpiece" (for instance WhatsApp voice notes). To fix that you need to also replace on line 504:
Code:
<path name="voice-hac-handset">
<path name="handset" />
</path>
with:
Code:
<path name="voice-hac-handset">
<path name="speaker" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
</path>
It's pretty much the same thing but done in this other place.
It was a great help for me too. Though I have one more problem.
When I am on speaker the mic do not record any voice though it is not a problem while on handset. Any help? @x-flyer
Are young saying that if you are on a call and you put your phone on speaker, then the other person hears nothing because the mic doesn't pick up anything?
x-flyer said:
Are young saying that if you are on a call and you put your phone on speaker, then the other person hears nothing because the mic doesn't pick up anything?
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Bang on. Tried searching in all forums online yet no help
Tonight I'll try to replicate the problem, in the mean time, are you sure the problem wasn't there before this modification? You could try to revert it and see if the problem persists.
x-flyer said:
Tonight I'll try to replicate the problem, in the mean time, are you sure the problem wasn't there before this modification? You could try to revert it and see if the problem persists.
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Sorry to trouble you but the problem wasn't due to your mod. I posted this question in a separate thread but thought you may be able to help me.
Your mod though helped me gain volume through earpiece.
My model is XT1506 also facing issue but unable to find mixer.paths file can you please help me
x-flyer said:
I think i found a solution. It works but i don't know if it's the optimal way of doing it. You have to be rooted since you'll have to edit the mixer.paths file.
The first thing you have to do is locate the mixer.paths file that is found in "/system/etc" now you can either copy it to your pc or you can edit it directly from your smartphone.
Then you'll have to change this block of code from line 547 to line 550:
Code:
<path name="voice-handset">
<path name="handset" />
</path>
to:
Code:
<path name="voice-handset">
<path name="speaker" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
</path>
You can change the RX3 volume to whatever value you prefer, just be careful when you set high values (over 84) since you might damage your speaker.
Then you just have to save, set permissions to "-rw-r--r--" and reboot.
I also have attached the already modded mixer.paths file from my Moto E.
Disclaimer: I will not take any responsibility for anything wrong that might happen to your device. Do it at your own risk.
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Rush94 said:
My model is XT1506 also facing issue but unable to find mixer.paths file can you please help me
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If you are rooted you can just download an app like "Root Browser Classic", navigate to the root of the phone "/" and then go to "/system/etc". If you are not rooted you can actually just boot into TWRP and use adb commands to pull and push the file.
Yes rooted but unable to find that file
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If you are rooted you can just download an app like "Root Browser Classic", navigate to the root of the phone "/" and then go to "/system/etc". If you are not rooted you can actually just boot into TWRP and use adb commands to pull and push the file.
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Rush94 said:
Yes rooted but unable to find that file
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What version of Android do you have?
Also if you can tell me the build number/name
x-flyer said:
What version of Android do you have?
Also if you can tell me the build number/name
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8.1 aosp extended 5.4
15april build
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v5-3-t3770953
Rush94 said:
8.1 aosp extended 5.4
15april build
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v5-3-t3770953
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I've just noticed that there's an error in the post. It should be "mixer_paths.xml" instead of "mixer.path", so maybe that's the problem. Anyway I'm trying to download the rom from AFH but it's being super slow right now, so that's going to take a while.
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I've just noticed that there's an error in the post. It should be "mixer_paths.xml" instead of "mixer.path", so maybe that's the problem. Anyway I'm trying to download the rom from AFH but it's being super slow right now, so that's going to take a while.
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Thanks for helping me no problem take your time
It looks like that the mixer_paths.xml file, for your rom, is located in "system/vendor/etc".