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Did Amazon push a covert Patch to restore Lockscreen Adds?

Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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I don't think so. I did the same thing and I'm on newest firmware 7.2.1 I believe and still no ads.
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ameswilliam said:
a system file (can't remember name)
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this one "system_do_not_touch.apk"?

I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.

Imenak said:
I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.
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Yeah I've had the same thing happen. Really annoying. Did you lose root too?

I havent gotten any updates. Did you move/rename the OTA cert in the system settings?
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cjsspape said:
I havent gotten any updates. Did you move/rename the OTA cert in the system settings?
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I have not move/rename. I actually want the updates to see how they affect the system, as long as they don't fix the root exploit. The reason I was annoyed is because I didn't notice it was an update until about the third time I flashed a backup and looked closer. Now I can make a backup of that version. By the way check out the android development section, Hashcode has figured out a way to bypass the locked bootloader

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I have not move/rename. I actually want the updates to see how they affect the system, as long as they don't fix the root exploit. The reason I was annoyed is because I didn't notice it was an update until about the third time I flashed a backup and looked closer. Now I can make a backup of that version. By the way check out the android development section, Hashcode has figured out a way to bypass the locked bootloader
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Wow right on!! And so it begins haha!
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ameswilliam said:
Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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do you remember the file you changed or renamed to stop lockscreen ads from opening...thanks
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doriean said:
ameswilliam said:
Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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do you remember the file you changed or renamed to stop lockscreen ads from opening...thanks
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dtcp_apk.apk
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onemeila said:
Yeah I've had the same thing happen. Really annoying. Did you lose root too?
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Yep. Had to root again, and move several apps back to system. Just hope there won't be any more surprises...

Imenak said:
I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.
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I received the same update - first I was confused, why my root was gone while it still having the 7.2.1 on, because I couldn't remember what was written after user_*** I wondered what happend - but thanks to that post now I understand.
Next to the lost of root, Amazon (which don't like us playing) turned back the permissions on the dtcp_apk.apk what brought the adds on the lockscreen back. They probably just pushed a new version of this file.

Yes, I just downloaded root checker and confirm my root is gone as well. The good news is that Google play is still working. My problem is how they pushed that updated without requiring user approval. This looks like a violation of our privacy rights. I'm going to research this further.
Jeff
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My version shows version 7.2.1_user_2.0040002.
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Temp Un-Root?

Hey guys
Is there a temp unroot for the HTC one available?
Sky go doesn't let me use it on a rooted device. No idea why they are so picky about jailbroken or rooted devices, bit daft imo
Anyway yeah, any help would be great
Thanks

strongylad28 said:
Hey guys
Is there a temp unroot for the HTC one available?
Sky go doesn't let me use it on a rooted device. No idea why they are so picky about jailbroken or rooted devices, bit daft imo
Anyway yeah, any help would be great
Thanks
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use hide-my-root;
Link to Play store
i use it on my tablet so i can watch TV

tmaniac said:
use hide-my-root;
Link to Play store
i use it on my tablet so i can watch TV
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Awesome. Thank you
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Doesn't work

strongylad28 said:
Doesn't work
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try OTA rootkeeper

seanicca said:
try OTA rootkeeper
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Also doesn't work
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strongylad28 said:
Hey guys
Is there a temp unroot for the HTC one available?
Sky go doesn't let me use it on a rooted device. No idea why they are so picky about jailbroken or rooted devices, bit daft imo
Anyway yeah, any help would be great
Thanks
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This appears to be a conundrum which many have tried to solve on supported (and un-supported) devices. I have searched high and low and have yet to find anybody with a working solution.

bobsie41 said:
This appears to be a conundrum which many have tried to solve on supported (and un-supported) devices. I have searched high and low and have yet to find anybody with a working solution.
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Yeah it's frustrating isn't it because it's so stupid that it won't allow it. Lets hope the geniuses on here work out a way to rectify it
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I used OTA Rootkeeper on my Nexus 7 with Sky Go and it worked fine, esentially temp unroot, and then use 'Root Checker' to see if your phone is actually unrooted. Make sure you fully close the Sky Go app and then try, it works for me. I'll test on my One and post the results in a bit
Edit: Just tried it, didn't work I'm afraid, hopefully another solution will appear soon!

Try this, it's what I have to do to get time warner live tv to work.
Go into system/app and rename superuser to SuperSU.
Next, go into the build.prop and there should be something that says build tags. It should say under that, "release-keys". Delete the words release-keys, leaving that part blank. Reboot. Should work if it's the same root checks as time warner.
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cdordon said:
Try this, it's what I have to do to get time warner live tv to work.
Go into system/app and rename superuser to SuperSU.
Next, go into the build.prop and there should be something that says build tags. It should say under that, "release-keys". Delete the words release-keys, leaving that part blank. Reboot. Should work if it's the same root checks as time warner.
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Does this remove the root at all or will it still function the same and just pass the check?

Should just pass the root check. Root still remains.
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dnydny said:
Does this remove the root at all or will it still function the same and just pass the check?
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You're also going to have to make sure you have a system write capable kernel.
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Has anyone found a way of the temp unroot yet?

Can't Download install Gear Manager

Just updated my ROM, and I can't get the Gear Manger to download or install? Is the Samsung store having issues?
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It's been giving me various false warnings about having no signal. Also it never remembers that I'm logged in.

paulschofield76 said:
It's been giving me various false warnings about having no signal. Also it never remembers that I'm logged in.
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Now I'm getting this. I cant get it to install at all.
Does anyone have the latest Gear Manager apk to install.
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PhilPan said:
Now I'm getting this. I cant get it to install at all.
Does anyone have the latest Gear Manager apk to install.
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What rom are you using?
I've just updated my Note 2 from Phoenix 15.7 to 16.0
Version 15.7 worked fine, 16 gives me exactly the same problem.

OneGoodKnock said:
What rom are you using?
I've just updated my Note 2 from Phoenix 15.7 to 16.0
Version 15.7 worked fine, 16 gives me exactly the same problem.
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I'm on Hyperrom Gnote 3. Did you find a way to fix?
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PhilPan said:
I'm on Hyperrom Gnote 3. Did you find a way to fix?
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Tried editing my build.prop, and changed my device type from GT-N7100 to SM-N9005 but this had no effect. Didn't bother trying to fiddle any further. Just went back to my latest Nandroid.

OneGoodKnock said:
Tried editing my build.prop, and changed my device type from GT-N7100 to SM-N9005 but this had no effect. Didn't bother trying to fiddle any further. Just went back to my latest Nandroid.
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Just get the GearManagerStub.apk file from https://www.mediafire.com/folder/id203nhlix285/Android#e7h23e12rzesi and drop it into /system/app - reboot and you should be good again.

HTC calculator app

The stock Rom does not include a stand alone app. Here is a working apk. You have to copy it to /system/app in twrp.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kmvbd7ozwpxpkjj/Calculator.apk
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Didn't install. I guess you have to go through TWRP?

mcwups1 said:
Didn't install. I guess you have to go through TWRP?
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schmeggy929 made some flashable zips for the flashlight and calculator. Try these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51499514

How could HTC not put a calculator app in the phone? What are they thinking? I use the calculator ALOT.
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aaron130 said:
How could HTC not put a calculator app in the phone? What are they thinking? I use the calculator ALOT.
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Doesn't make sense to me either. You would think a calculator would be on all phones by now by default.

fr0st420 said:
Doesn't make sense to me either. You would think a calculator would be on all phones by now by default.
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I think it gets deleted from data/preload when you unlock bootloader since it wipes data

fr0st420 said:
The stock Rom does not include a stand alone app. Here is a working apk. You have to copy it to /system/app in twrp.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kmvbd7ozwpxpkjj/Calculator.apk
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That's the sense 5.5 calculator. The sense 6.0 calculator from /data/preload (the one that gets deleted when you unlock) is attached.

ahecht said:
That's the sense 5.5 calculator. The sense 6.0 calculator from /data/preload (the one that gets deleted when you unlock) is attached.
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Can this just be installed regularly? Or does it have to be flashed in TWRP? Havent got the phone yet, will have it Wednesday just trying to get all my stuff ready for when it comes.

aaron130 said:
Can this just be installed regularly? Or does it have to be flashed in TWRP? Havent got the phone yet, will have it Wednesday just trying to get all my stuff ready for when it comes.
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Typically, system apps can't install by conventional methods (although there are a few exceptions, Google Maps being one of them). You have to use a file manager to push the file to /system/app as listed above, and be sure to set the permissions. The permissions should match the rest of the apks in the folder.
If you don't know how to get the permissions to match the other files, then check the permissions of another apk that does match, and use the same layout.

aarsyl said:
Typically, system apps can't install by conventional methods (although there are a few exceptions, Google Maps being one of them). You have to use a file manager to push the file to /system/app as listed above, and be sure to set the permissions. The permissions should match the rest of the apks in the folder.
If you don't know how to get the permissions to match the other files, then check the permissions of another apk that does match, and use the same layout.
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It's not originally from /system/app/, and people on other threads have been able to install them in the conventional way.

ahecht said:
It's not originally from /system/app/, and people on other threads have been able to install them in the conventional way.
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Ok. Thanks for the info. I stand corrected.

aarsyl said:
Ok. Thanks for the info. I stand corrected.
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I just installed it with no problems. As soon as it finished downloading the attached apk. My phone asked if I wanted to install and it did
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stacksptdtdm said:
I just installed it with no problems. As soon as it finished downloading the attached apk. My phone asked if I wanted to install and it did
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I also wonder if this is a symptom of the Unlocking process. I just got my M8 yesterday and have not Unlocked it yet and I have a Calculator App. All I've done is set it up and restore a HTC backup from my old EVO LTE. It even restored my homescreen to exactly how it was on my old phone, including widgets, which was convenient. Calculator is sitting right there on my homescreen where it usually is, and it works.

that's odd, I had the calculator before and after unlocking and rooting........
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Calc is back !
ahecht said:
That's the sense 5.5 calculator. The sense 6.0 calculator from /data/preload (the one that gets deleted when you unlock) is attached.
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Downloaded with google googles and installed ok.
Thanks man.

My One have the calc app... Factory
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[Q] "Application not installed" message please help

Upon trying to install xposed framework it shows me a message saying application not installed and I'm not able to Install xposed please help me???
- lg Optimus f3
- android 4.1.2
- fairly new

Have you went to settings>security and checked unknown sources box yet?
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65vdub said:
Have you went to settings>security and checked unknown sources box yet?
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Yeah it's checked

Hmmm, I'm not too sure what the issue could be then. Let me find the forum thread for xposed q&a and I'll link you to it. They'll be better help than I am.
Edit: You already are here, lol. Excuse my slowness.
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Did you gave root access to xposed? Do you even rooted your device?

Grab a logcat, it'll show the actual reason why it's failing.
You can also install it through ADB (or `pm` from a terminal emulator), that'll directly give you the exact error.

Yeah its rooted
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jailbreakkid23 said:
Yeah its rooted
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I've seen that error before. Did you check in the system/app folder to see if Xposed is already there?
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I used root explorer and I searched the whole phone but I didn't find anything
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jailbreakkid23 said:
I used root explorer and I searched the whole phone but I didn't find anything
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I've normally only seen that error when the file is already in the system somewhere. I don't know the file structure of an LG phone and I'm sure it's completely different than a Samsung. Check also in data/app
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Well thanks for trying. screw that phone I'm getting a new one anyway
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jailbreakkid23 said:
Well thanks for trying. screw that phone I'm getting a new one anyway
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You could also try rebooting and attempt to install it again. Sometimes that does work
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I'll just say this again because it's all guesswork unless you do so:
GermainZ said:
Grab a logcat, it'll show the actual reason why it's failing.
You can also install it through ADB (or `pm` from a terminal emulator), that'll directly give you the exact error.
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I'll just say this again because it's all guesswork unless you do so:
GermainZ said:
Grab a logcat, it'll show the actual reason why it's failing.
You can also install it through ADB (or `pm` from a terminal emulator), that'll directly give you the exact error.
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