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[Mod] Email.APK(s) without so much exchange security.

Tired of having to type in a password or PIN into your phone just because your Corporate Email account requires it? I know I am.
This modified Email.apk will allow you to bypass the password, and possibly other exchange security policies, simply because, when it evaluates the policy to see if it is active, it always returns that it is. And so, when it checks to see if your PIN is active, it simply thinks it is, and continues to go about it's business as normal. This will NOT add support for remote wipe, or functions that your device simply does not support. Though I might add that later.
I have taken the liberty of modifying the Email.apk from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848115 using the same method as: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=729753
TL;DR: No phone password required with Exchange accounts.
*Update 6*
Modified Email. apk from I897UCKF1 from DG's COG 5 1.00
*Update 5*
SGS2 Email.apk from MikeyMike's Rom: GR-11
New Modded version added by request:
From Team Whiskey's Rom: Ultimate 8.2
*Update 4*
Latest From Darky 9.2 (Framework XWJS3): HERE
*Update3* Modded Email.apk from the new Rogers i896 Rom, deodexed, and patched.
*UPDATE2* By Request, here are some modded APKs from various ROMs:
Perception 10.0
Darky 7.8
*UPDATE* Modified Email APK from JL3 (Perception v9)
(OLD)JL3(Newest Android 2.2.1): HERE
(OLD)JK3(Older Android 2.2): HERE
Attached is the modified APK file...
To install do the following:
Code:
adb push Email.NoSecurity.apk /system/app/Email.apk
adb shell chmod 777 /system/app/Email.apk
adb reboot
YMMV, I am not responsible if you get fired for circumventing your company's Exchange Policies.
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Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been waiting for this!

This seems to be exactly what I'm looking for, but I'm inexperienced with adb... I can get into the cmd but adb push tells me it's a read only system, as I'm still on the stock kernel. Adb remount gives no such file or directory... Adb shell su gives me root access inside the shell, but I can't get mount to work, it just keeps telling the me parameters of the command. I'm sure that I'm just missing a step or exact syntax of the mount command somewhere... Alternatively, how hard is it to make an apk into a flashable zip used in clockwork recovery?

You could also:
Code:
ADB Push Email.apk /mnt/sdcard/Email.apk
adb shell
su
rm /system/app/Email.apk
cp /mnt/sdcard/Email.apk /system/app/Email.apk
chmod 777 /system/app/Email.apk
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
Hey, went to add this to the Perception v3 Zip, and found that it was ALREADY THERE!
Just update to V3 and it's all done.
I'm honored to have my mod show up in a cog rom.

Awesome, it worked! For some reason "mount -o remount rw /system" actually worked and mounted it in rw this time. I also updated from Axura 2.0.4 to 2.0.5 to flash a clean email apk first though, so maiybe that had something to do with it? Many thanks for your speedy help!

I guess corporate found me, wont work anymore. This was the first one that worked for me too.

Does this work in P9??

It should be built into P9... if you look at the changelog, He added it into the rom around build 3 I think... That is unless he reverted it without noting it.

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anyone using this on their SGS with a Doc ROM (XPY?)
Success with Docs XPY v 6.2 ROM or other?
Modified: I tried, the original from Doc's rom 6.2 JPY does work in my company, this version gives an error when trying to connect to the server already at setup time. "Setup could not finish, unable to connect to server" is the message I am getting. Got this message with previous versions of the ROM as well, only since Android 2.2.1 the Android Email.apk was able to connect to my company's exchange infrastructure.

If you can send the Email.apk that works with your company's exchange, I can give modifying that one a shot as well.

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Hi Fenny.
I sent you a PM as well.
Can you point me in the right direction for an email apk that will work with Darky 7.8?
Also I'm on a mac so is there any other way to flash the new apk?
Thanks a million.

Fenny said:
YMMV, I am not responsible if you get fired for circumventing your company's Exchange Policies.
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Well said. Pretty dangerous considering how aggressive companies can get reg. security policies. So users who use this, please exercise extreme caution.

you are the best - works now like a charm!!
Thanks a lot!!!!!!!
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Thanks so much for this...
I tried so many email APKs and I always got connection error...I tried ur no security one and woohoo i got my emails loaded...
I just used root explorer to replace the apk from system/apk...reboot
and it worked...

*Updated*.

Fenny said:
*Updated*.
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Thanks - what about the other route - having this integrated into the big ROMs such as CM or DOC or Darky (both SGS ROMs) - would be great to have the choice in the ROM kitchen of DOC and Stefun.
What is missing in the install howto post(s) is that /system must be mounted rw - this can be done on the command line or easier with searching "mount rw" in the market and doing it with an app.

Hi Fenny,
I am using the Phoenix 2.5 ROM and was wondering what I need to do to make this work. I was surprised when I found that the email apk worked with our exchange system but am not liking having to enter a PIN. I don't mind trying to figure it out myself, just need a nudge in the right direction if you are too busy.
Thanks
Raezza

Contacts
I just installed your latest apk for Per 10, and noticed that contacts are not sync properly. Its just happening to me?

Google Voice on Honeycomb

How are y'all who are running honeycomb getting google voice to work? I've seen people post that they're running it, but I get the error posted here:
http://nookdevs.com/Honeycomb_App_List#Google_Voice_v0.4.2.13
I'd REALLY like to run GV. Any help much appreciated!
Thanks!

anyone? ability to send sms is really the only missing feature on this thing now. would really love to get it working. thanks!

Google Voice is the only missing feature??? I need Google Voice, Google Docs, printing, and FLASH. My gawd, how could they ship the XOOM with no FLASH? Oh yeah, they were trying to beat the iPad 2 to market.

gv
Per google voice forum, and a google employee,n the app is in the works. No eta

It seems like if you can "restore" your data from another android device to google voice installed on Honeycomb, it can work. You just need to get past that set up screen. See, for example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11919203&postcount=653
I'm going to work more on this at home.
EDITED FOR SUCCESS/WINNING:
--------> Okay, got GV working:
Uninstalled GV from my Nook. Made sure /data/data/com.google.android.apps.googlevoice/ was gone.
Reinstalled GV. DON'T START THE PROGRAM YET! The next step takes place also in /data/data/com.google.android.apps.googlevoice/
Moved copies of my 2 /shared_prefs/ files (com.google.android.apps.googlevoice_preferences.xml and VeryPersistent.xml) from my Nexus One to my Nook Color.
Started the app, and it works perfectly!

How do you use GV without a mic?

drazil22 said:
How do you use GV without a mic?
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this is for Google Voice, not Google Voice Search.

Has anyone else with a nook tried this from the XDA forum?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=984111
I am having the same issues that everyone else is having on the xoom. After restore the data, it force closes as soon as I launch Google Voice. If i don't restore it will not get past the first screen. I am using a Samsung Galaxy S phone to backup. Will keep trying different ways.

gotrubberducky said:
Has anyone else with a nook tried this from the XDA forum?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=984111
I am having the same issues that everyone else is having on the xoom. After restore the data, it force closes as soon as I launch Google Voice. If i don't restore it will not get past the first screen. I am using a Samsung Galaxy S phone to backup. Will keep trying different ways.
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did you try uninstalling completely first? I got the force closes before I started fresh.
then I copied the two settings xml files l mentioned without having started the app. after that it worked great.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

fzr-r4 said:
this is for Google Voice, not Google Voice Search.
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So you're using it for SMS and vmail?

devis said:
So you're using it for SMS and vmail?
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yup.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

I tried installing GV the other day but I got to the end of the setup wizard where it asks for a phone number and couldn't think of what to put there. I believe even on the XOOM there is a "fake" phone number to apply to the settings that gets associated with the data plan.
Thoughts?

jetsaredim said:
I tried installing GV the other day but I got to the end of the setup wizard where it asks for a phone number and couldn't think of what to put there. I believe even on the XOOM there is a "fake" phone number to apply to the settings that gets associated with the data plan.
Thoughts?
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Wow, I hadn't heard of anyone making it past the first screen of the wizard on Honeycomb. Do your .xml files show some of your settings have been saved?

fzr-r4 said:
Wow, I hadn't heard of anyone making it past the first screen of the wizard on Honeycomb. Do your .xml files show some of your settings have been saved?
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Where would I be looking for this? Went poking around in Astro, but not sure where to look. Also, I just tried to pick a random phone number associated with my GV account (work phone) and it proceeded but still wanted to check my voicemail settings. Gets an error (popup) that offers to skip the check - but when I skip it the main area of the screen goes blank and the prev/next buttons go greyed out.

jetsaredim said:
Where would I be looking for this? Went poking around in Astro, but not sure where to look. Also, I just tried to pick a random phone number associated with my GV account (work phone) and it proceeded but still wanted to check my voicemail settings. Gets an error (popup) that offers to skip the check - but when I skip it the main area of the screen goes blank and the prev/next buttons go greyed out.
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they are two files in /data/data/com.google.android.apps.googlevoice/shared_prefs/
VeryPersistent.xml should read (substituting your actual gmail account, of course):
<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8' standalone='yes' ?>
<map>
<boolean name="ever_signed_in" value="true" />
<string name="device_primary_account">[email protected]</string>
</map>
com.google.android.apps.googlevoice_preferences.xml has a lot more.

Hm. Not seeing anything under /data even.

jetsaredim said:
Hm. Not seeing anything under /data even.
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hm, how are you looking?

Access /data with Root Explorer
jetsaredim said:
Hm. Not seeing anything under /data even.
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I suspect you're using ASTRO or a similar file manager; these cannot see the /data folder.
Go to the Market, purchase, & download "Root Explorer (File Manager)". Root Explorer can see /data and you'll be able to copy the required files.
Working assumptions: NC has a microSD card and does not have either Google Voice nor Root Explorer yet installed.
If you've already installed AND booted Google Voice on your NC and it didn't work, uninstall, re-install, and don't open it until step 12 below.
Process:
1) Install Root Explorer on a device with a working Google Voice install (Droid in my case)
2) Open Root Explorer and navigate to the referenced folder: /data/data/com.google.android.apps.googlevoice/shared_prefs/
3) Copy one of the two files using Root Explorer then navigate out to your sdcard and paste it to any folder (I created new folder on the sdcard "Google Voice Prefs" - could have just as easily pasted into my Dropbox folder, which would eliminate steps 5, 6, and the first part of 9 below)
4) Repeat step 2 for the other file
5) Plug your device (me: Droid) into your machine (me: Win 7) & access your SD card
6) Copy the two files from shared_prefs to your desktop
7) Download and install Google Voice on your NC from the Market
8) Download and install Root Explorer on your NC if you haven't already
9) Plug in your nook, access your SD card, and copy the two shared_prefs files from your Desktop to anywhere on the sdcard (again, I created a new folder called "Google Voice Prefs")
10) Using Root Explorer, copy file 1 of 2 and paste it into the
/data/data/com.google.android.apps.googlevoice/shared_prefs/ folder on your NC
Note: I had to create a new folder "shared_prefs" - no sweat in Root Explorer
11) Repeat step 10 for file 2 of 2
12) Exit Root Explorer, boot Google Voice, and enjoy!

|JKB| said:
I suspect you're using ASTRO or a similar file manager; these cannot see the /data folder.
Go to the Market, purchase, & download "Root Explorer (File Manager)". Root Explorer can see /data and you'll be able to copy the required files.
Working assumptions: NC does not have either Google Voice nor Root Explorer yet installed.
Process:
1) Install Root Explorer on a device with a working Google Voice install (Droid in my case)
2) Open Root Explorer and navigate to the referenced folder: /data/data/com.google.android.apps.googlevoice/shared_prefs/
3) Copy one of the two files using Root Explorer then navigate out to your sdcard and paste it to any folder (I created new folder on the sdcard "Google Voice Prefs" - could have just as easily pasted into my Dropbox folder and saved little time)
4) Repeat step 2 for the other file
5) Plug your device (me: Droid) into your machine (me: Win 7) & access your SD card
6) Copy the two files from shared_prefs to your desktop
7) Download and install Google Voice on your NC from the Market
8) Download and install Root Explorer on your NC if you haven't already
9) Plug in your nook, access your SD card, and copy the two shared_prefs files from your Desktop to anywhere on the sdcard (again, I created a new folder called "Google Voice Prefs")
10) Using Root Explorer, copy file 1 of 2 and paste it into the
/data/data/com.google.android.apps.googlevoice/shared_prefs/ folder on your NC
Note: I had to create a new folder "shared_prefs" - no sweat in Root Explorer
11) Repeat step 10 for file 2 of 2
12) Exit Root Explorer, boot Google Voice, and enjoy!
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worked perfect and now I'm running GVoice on my Honeycomb'd Nook Color
+1

fzr-r4 said:
It seems like if you can "restore" your data from another android device to google voice installed on Honeycomb, it can work. You just need to get past that set up screen. See, for example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11919203&postcount=653
I'm going to work more on this at home.
EDITED FOR SUCCESS/WINNING:
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Unfortunately I've had no luck with this so far. I tried a couple of times. I even went in and moved my ENTIRE directory over. It still force-closes when clicking "Next" on the first screen.
My devices:
* Nook running HC v4 eMMC 2nd edition with the Gapps fix and updated build.prop ... Voice not working
* Captivate running stock 2.2 ... voice working
The Root Explorer instructions don't seem significantly different, I don't own it, and I'm adept at navigating Linux via adb so I don't see much need to try that. I also verified my permissions and ownerships matched the default.
Giving up for tonight, but hopefully can massage this into working as GVoice is pretty important to me. Otherwise I've been amazed at the quality of HC v4 given the lack of AOSP for Honeycomb so far.

[Q] ADB write Mount install dont work

I did Google and searched in this forum (Not just Dell streak 7 but all XDA forums)
1. I tried to root my DS7 (WIFI only ) using super one click and it did not work. I was able to root my device using Gingerbreak.apk. so one issue down
2. here comes main issue. once i have rooted my device i wanted delete some stuff rename some stuff and intall some new apk's. I chose ADB and my device does get listed when i search using ADB devices and i granted SU(Super user) permissions.
I wanted to remove phone.apk and telephoenprovider.apk (I have overcome this probelm using Super manager i have deleted both APK's) but i want to do this kinda stuff using ADB and i tried several methods. when ever I tried to mount or delete overwrite or push a file i get permission denied or read only file or some kinda message which means that i can do what I'm trying to do.
3. now i want to replace my existing email.apk with the provided here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=951815
I was able to rename existing apk using Super Manger but i ahve to install the modified email.apk using ADB and now i'm stuck. I cant figure out how to install this apk using ADB or any other way.
why do guys think i'm not getting 100% true SU access over my DS7 using ADB and i get using Super manager or some root required tools like Busty Box Titanium backup........
two things:
what else i can do to resolve my issues with ADB
what is alternative way to install APPS besides ADB and Side load wonder machine.
Also said that I also have a captivate and i use all kinda ADB commands with no issues.

Modified / Black Mms.apk

I take no credit for this file!!
I'm just publishing an updated Mms.apk since so many users are having issues with txt over 160 chars.
To use, must run a DeOdexed theme & running a ADB setup.
This updated Mms.apk includes:
1) Ability to split txt messages over 160 chars.
2) Change the default attachment folder.
3) Custom user agent.
4) Black background. *Must uncheck box, recheck & restart application to take effect."
FILE:
http://www.theslacker.org/~s3v3n/ns4g/Mms.apk
How to push this update
1) Plug the USB cable from your phone into your computer.
2) Open up a cmd prompt, type "adb remount" without the quotes.
3) Change to the directory where you downloaded Mms.apk. IE "cd xxx/xxx/xx/Mms.apk".
4) Type "adb push Mms.apk /system/app"
5) Reboot your phone and congrats, your messaging app should be updated. =)

File not found! Ah, but nevermind, I found it by browsing your site from the root.
I have spent the last 4 hours trying to modify stock Mms.apk to ONLY allow 160+ char split messages. I don't know what I'm doing, obviously. Mostly I've tried modifying the mms_config.xml file, and the setting I have say it should be working... but it's not. :-( Any tips?
Just for test, I've set:
enableMultipartSMS true
maxMessageTextSize -1
smsToMmsTextThreshold 4
maxMessageSize 307200
Now I am able to send a message over 160char, and it DOES split it into multiple messages, however each message is still gibberish. Aggh... this is driving me crazy.

Mirror please

snandlal said:
Mirror please
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The file is here (slightly different URL than OP):
http://www.theslacker.org/~s3v3n/ns/ns4g/Mms.apk

Any chance on a screenshot of what the inbox and message window looks like? Is it pretty similar to the CM7 black background?

wont install

hellcatt said:
wont install
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Installing system apps has never worked for me.
I just used root explorer and copied it over then changed permissions to match the other apps and after a reboot it is working fine so far.
Nice find, I've been frustrated trying to use cm7 messaging app on other roms with no luck so this is cool
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA Premium App

[Q] Need help to intall Stock Email.apk in custom ROM

Hello Dev / Members,
I Flashed a ROM (Xperia_Z ROM for Note N7000 by AmniX). It doesn't have stock Email.apk in it. I tried to push "secemail.apk" in /system/app and set the permission to rw--r--r, apk is getting installed, also showing the Email icon. But after putting my email ID and passwords, it shows only one message "Trying to communicate with Server" and keeps on showing until I click cancel. I waited for more than an hour (Seriously more than an hour). In parallel other email clients are working but those are free and having some limitations.
My Question is, After installing Email.apk, is there any other file (probably which I'm missing) which sync with the servers ??? May be that file is missing in that ROM. I know its not a problem with ROM, as other free email clients are working.
Please Help.
Thanks

gaurav-11 said:
Hello Dev / Members,
I Flashed a ROM (Xperia_Z ROM for Note N7000 by AmniX). It doesn't have stock Email.apk in it. I tried to push "secemail.apk" in /system/app and set the permission to rw--r--r, apk is getting installed, also showing the Email icon. But after putting my email ID and passwords, it shows only one message "Trying to communicate with Server" and keeps on showing until I click cancel. I waited for more than an hour (Seriously more than an hour). In parallel other email clients are working but those are free and having some limitations.
My Question is, After installing Email.apk, is there any other file (probably which I'm missing) which sync with the servers ??? May be that file is missing in that ROM. I know its not a problem with ROM, as other free email clients are working.
Please Help.
Thanks
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I just notified AmniX about this on our FB group. Hopefully, he will help you soon

u mean SecEmail.apk n SecExchange.apk ？make sure u put to the right place SecExchange.apk is in system/app n SecEmail.apk is in preload system if u using deodex rom.

Just Place both files on preload/symlnk/system/app/<here> and write permission as rw-r-r with any root explorer. Now reboot and cheak.

AmniX said:
Just Place both files on preload/symlnk/system/app/<here> and write permission as rw-r-r with any root explorer. Now reboot and cheak.
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Thanks AmniX, for reply. followed all the steps, mentioned by you. But still showing same message i.e. ""checking incoming server settings"".