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[Q] You Tube on Nexus One not working right

I just got my Nexus about a week ago and I've pretty much figured the phone out by now. However one Issue I have is with the You Tube application.(part of the firmware)
I will get a still image of the video and audio on You Tube at first. Then when I select watch in normal quality the application either stop responding or I get and error message saying the video can't be played.
I was told by the guy who sold me the phone that it used to have Cyanogen installed on it but now it currently has the shipping (stock) ROM installed on it using AmonRA as the bootloader. He got the phone directly from Google when they first came out.
Suggestions ?

Reinstall Youtube app?

I wish I could or knew how. It's part of the firmware. There isn't even an option to get rid of it as it does not show up under the list of installed aps.

Grab the updated version from the Market.

I already tried that and it's not showing me a you tube aplication.

adamsavage said:
I already tried that and it's not showing me a you tube aplication.
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Is the boot-loader unlocked?
Is the phone rooted?
I'm assuming since you said it has CM7 on it, that the boot-loader is unlocked.
In this case you could try flashing a different ROM that has gapps bundled into it, or just flash over the gapps zip.

The phone is NOT rooted as I ran test using a app called Android Terminal Emulator and typed in "SU" I got back "permission denied" I have no idea if the bootloader is unlocked. For flashing ..Well I've never flashed a phone before so I would have no idea what I was doing or how to do it.

adamsavage said:
The phone is NOT rooted as I ran test using a app called Android Terminal Emulator and typed in "SU" I got back "permission denied" I have no idea if the bootloader is unlocked. For flashing ..Well I've never flashed a phone before so I would have no idea what I was doing or how to do it.
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Try the attachment I uploaded, its the new YouTube app. Took it straight from my phone.
Just copy to SD card, and use a file manager to install it.

Using astro file manager and when I select open with app manager it says it cannot open the file you uploaded for me. I tried a different file manager and this one said it had problem parsing the file.

Hmmm. Sounds like some type of data loss when downloading the file. Try redownloading again. I just download it and it worked fine for me. Also, could try downloading it through the xda app on the market. Its what I just did and it worked fine.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

Download directly from the site on the app and it still says problem parsing the package. I don't have a rooted phone and its using stock firmware.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

adamsavage said:
Download directly from the site on the app and it still says problem parsing the package. I don't have a rooted phone and its using stock firmware.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
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Ok try this since you can't find it on the market on the device.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.youtube
Also are you running 2.1 or 2.2?

I'm using 2.1 and I've checked for updates by going to settings-about phone-System updates. I can't get the newer 2.2 version as far as I know. I could always root the phone. I've googled on how to do it and it looks pretty straight forward.
For my firmware:
I have basebrand version: 32.36.00.28u_4.06.00.12_7
Kernel Version 2.6.29: gad36b87 [email protected]#1
Build Number: ERD79

Upgrade to the latest 2.2.2 stock or custom ROM. It'll bring you tons of benefits besides making Youtube work.

Do this:
1)Read the wiki in Jack_R1's signature.
2)Do a nandroid backup from recovery (amon_ra).
3)Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=927935. Download the first file "Stock, with no modifications but root". Move it to your SDcard. (This is the latest stock ROM (FRG83G / 2.2.2) with root access. It is unmodified except allowing for root access.)
4)Flash it through recovery

tech338 said:
Do this:
1)Read the wiki in Jack_R1's signature.
2)Do a nandroid backup from recovery (amon_ra).
3)Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=927935. Download the first file "Stock, with no modifications but root". Move it to your SDcard. (This is the latest stock ROM (FRG83G / 2.2.2) with root access. It is unmodified except allowing for root access.)
4)Flash it through recovery
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I don't think he even has a custom recovery.
So with assuming he does not.
Follow this link and use the guide there to upgrade to froyo.
http://android.modaco.com/content/g...es-zip-online-kitchen-optional-root-insecure/

McFroger3 said:
I don't think he even has a custom recovery.
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In reading his first post, he mentions having AmonRa as the bootloader... If he does have that, then fixing the issue by flashing a new ROM should be pretty straight forword.
adamsavage said:
I was told by the guy who sold me the phone that it used to have Cyanogen installed on it but now it currently has the shipping (stock) ROM installed on it using AmonRA as the bootloader. He got the phone directly from Google when they first came out.
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Ok so I read the guide and it seems to be straight forward. Gonna read over it a couple more time tomorrow to make sure it's sinking in.

I'm stuck in the guild at stage 2.."Setup SDK"..The guide does no tell you that you need this special version of Java to open the program.. I have both SDK and the java setup on the computer. However where I'm stuck is simply getting windows to install usb drivers for the phone. I went to update drivers and told it to look in the folder SDK was installed and it refused by saying there was no drivers for the phone in there. When I set up the SDK program there is no option for "usb drivers" for me to even install..

adamsavage said:
I'm stuck in the guild at stage 2.."Setup SDK"..The guide does no tell you that you need this special version of Java to open the program.. I have both SDK and the java setup on the computer. However where I'm stuck is simply getting windows to install usb drivers for the phone. I went to update drivers and told it to look in the folder SDK was installed and it refused by saying there was no drivers for the phone in there. When I set up the SDK program there is no option for "usb drivers" for me to even install..
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Try this.
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need help with z4root

Hi guys I just got a droid 1 yesturday right away I wanted to root it. I am coming from having a rooted incredile I know that doesn't matter in this section lol just saying I'm not really new to rooting. I choosed to use z4root to root my D1 but lastnight and this morning I couldn't get it to go any further than trying to get root accses. Debugging is checked and also is unknown sources is checked. What am I doing wrong?

If you updated to 2.2.1 z4 will not work.

Ahh that explains why it doesn't work the phone had 2.2.1 when I got it. Well that's the end of that lol. Is there another one click root?

Not as a phone app. You can use superoneclick to root if you have a windows machine or use the sbf_flash method on linux.

I have windows 7.

I *think* superoneclick should work for you. You can always google it for additional information.

Ok sounds good ill update if I I manage to root it or if I run into any promblems. But I think I should be able to, rooting the incredible I had to download a drive but that's because I wasn't using a mac but I also had to unzip the file browse for it and load it, unrevoke was what I used. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

ok thanks for your help i am now rooted but i am wondering how do you flash roms with the droid? with the incredible you had recovery, i could go into recovery by pressing volume down plus the power button. is there something close to that with the droid? thanks again.

I would recommend going with clockworkmod. There should be plenty of posts around here, and you can always Google.

[Q] Market Help

I was messing around and forgot to back up my vending.apk before i deleted it. Now i haven't been able to get any market apks i find to work so i am without a market.
Anyone know how i can get this back?

I've tried using some vending.apks i've download like an ones from this thread:
androidtablets.*net*/forum/nook-color-technical/8512-how-setup-new-market-fix-lack-apps-showing-portrait-mode (remove astriks around .net)
But they either get an error through ADB while installing or when it installs and i try to open it up it opens and says "Loading" and then immediatly closes.

I installation errors and certificate errors when trying to install through ADB. Can't find anything on how to get around it.
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I'm not really sure why you would delete it in the first place *facepalm*. However, the only solution I can seem to find would be to just wipe everything back to stock, re-root it and go about the normal route. Search around for the process to go back to stock and whatnot.

I facepalmed already. It was definitely a stupid point in my career. I hope thats not what i have to do, but i guess i could back up everything i have, go to stock, re-install, then put everything back on.

honestly that's probably the only route at this point. Market is really weird on the nook color. I'd post the link to the requisite threads that talk about similar issues but my post count isn't high enough yet. From what I've gone through, going back to stock, re-rooting, and the whole shebang should only take about an hour. Good luck!

Well i might just go for Honeycomb then. Is honeycomb fast when on internal?

If all you want is the market, you can download the newest market APK from my webserver. The link is:
http://www.r00tyou.com/android/tools/Vending(new).apk
To push it to the device simple connect the device to your computer using ADB and type the following in the console:
adb devices
adb install \path\to\the\downloaded\apk.apk
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Wait for it to successfully transfer over and install.
The viola, you have the newest market APK.
ALSO, if you are wanting a pretty stable ROM I would use the nookie froyo. However, if you are wanting to do some experimentation I suggest loading up the latest CM7 nightly. I am currently running CM7 Nightly 17 with Bluetooth.

[Captivate] I need massive amounts of help.

Ok so I am a complete noob when it comes to this stuff I am very sorry but I will need a big walkthrough on this. OK I'll tell you where I'm at. I have a Captivate (ver. 2.1 Eclair) and I want to update to the latest version. I tried getting Keis and Keis Mini but neither of them recognize my device. I have a Mac computer and I installed the drivers for the phone but that did no good Also, I would like to root my phone to get non-market apps you know, but all the flashing and which program to use is very confusing to me. Just reading the forums trying to help myself just makes my head spin. Which do I use? Heimdall or Odin? What is the safest way to backup my phone incase anything goes wrong? I've been trying so hard for months now but I still can't get anything accomplished. I just need someone very experienced to teach me, a person who is almost completely new to all this tinkering and etc. Thank you guys so much! :laugh:

Can't help with Kies and updating. I've never had a Samsung phone. Sorry.
No need to root to get non-market apps. Go to: Settings > Security > Unknown sources and check 'Allow installation of non-market apps'. However, installing non-market apps can be risky and is NOT recommended.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.

Crashdamage said:
Can't help with Kies and updating. I've never had a Samsung phone. Sorry.
No need to root to get non-market apps. Go to: Settings > Security > Unknown sources and check 'Allow installation of non-market apps'. However, installing non-market apps can be risky and is NOT recommended.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.
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I can't select that option because it isn't available to be chosen. I must root it.

sabbytown1 said:
I can't select that option because it isn't available to be chosen. I must root it.
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Are you sure? I've never seen a phone without that option. It might be in a different place in the settings than the one I gave.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.

Crashdamage said:
Are you sure? I've never seen a phone without that option. It might be in a different place in the settings than the one I gave.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.
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AT&T does remove that option. It was removed on my X10 too and there is a captivate section with all info.
Captivate: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=703

Crashdamage said:
Are you sure? I've never seen a phone without that option. It might be in a different place in the settings than the one I gave.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.
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Yes he is sure. On the early android devices att removed the option. It was later added back on in an update. As stated above. Head over to the captivate section and you will find all your answers. Let me know if you don't and ill help the best I can.
sent from my cell in Arkham

This is the best collection of Do it yourself videos
Captivate Videos

zelendel said:
Yes he is sure. On the early android devices att removed the option. It was later added back on in an update. As stated above. Head over to the captivate section and you will find all your answers. Let me know if you don't and ill help the best I can.
sent from my cell in Arkham
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Ok so I just rooted my phone. Not sure how I can tell I did, but I did. Since I have a Mac, many forums are no use to me. Especially when flashing (p.s. I don't even know what that means) I downloaded the latest Heimdall on my Mac, but I have no idea how it works, or how to get ROMS. What do kernals do because I see those are needed? Also, when I rooted my phone, aren't I able to install non-market apps onto my phone? Because I have a .apk file for the Amazon Market app on my internal SD card but it still doesn't allow me to install it.

sabbytown1 said:
Ok so I just rooted my phone. Not sure how I can tell I did, but I did. Since I have a Mac, many forums are no use to me. Especially when flashing (p.s. I don't even know what that means) I downloaded the latest Heimdall on my Mac, but I have no idea how it works, or how to get ROMS. What do kernals do because I see those are needed? Also, when I rooted my phone, aren't I able to install non-market apps onto my phone? Because I have a .apk file for the Amazon Market app on my internal SD card but it still doesn't allow me to install it.
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Purchase these 2 app's from the market. You will first need to set up a Google account and a Google Pay account.
Mobile Odin
and
SuperUser
You need to root the system before installing SU

My only concern is being able to instal non-market apps. How will I complete this using these two apps? Is there a specific ROM I need to download?

sabbytown1 said:
My only concern is being able to instal non-market apps. How will I complete this using these two apps? Is there a specific ROM I need to download?
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No, installing these 2 items will unlock the phone. It will also make it possible to install a rom whenever you want. Superuser access is what allows you to use the app's you are looking for. You need Odin installed to install superuser.

Also, I bought both of the apps. I couldn't get the update for Superuser Elite, and Mobile ODIN doesn't work because it says it can not find the Mobile ODIN package...

sabbytown1 said:
Also, I bought both of the apps. I couldn't get the update for Superuser Elite, and Mobile ODIN doesn't work because it says it can not find the Mobile ODIN package...
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did you read the directions on Google Play on how to install? Did you Google/YT using Mobile Odin on Captivate?
While we are all here to help, you need to do some legwork.
What have you learned in searching the I897 forum?

tomween1 said:
did you read the directions on Google Play on how to install? Did you Google/YT using Mobile Odin on Captivate?
While we are all here to help, you need to do some legwork.
What have you learned in searching the I897 forum?
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Ok so, I know the best way to be able to install non-market apps is by flashing the rom Cognition, but the download is no where to be found. but before I get the ROM I need Rom Manager right? I got it, but can't use it because I bought it without getting the free version first to get the actual files. Why? because I figured my device isn't rooted. If I were to root the Captivate, I would be able to download the free version. I tried rooting with the One-Click root that I downloaded, which is the only one that I saw on the wiki that actually seemed plausible. It doesn't work. It is supposed to push an update.zip to my SD card and it is there. but when I go into Recovery Mode, the option to choose the Update.zip isn't there. So know I know what I need to do.
1. Find a working rooting program for my mac
2. Get the free version for Rom Manager
3. Find a link and download the Cognition ROM
4. Flash the ROM onto my phone and then I should be able to install APK files from my SD card right?
ugh....

sabbytown1 said:
Ok so, I know the best way to be able to install non-market apps is by flashing the rom Cognition, but the download is no where to be found. but before I get the ROM I need Rom Manager right? I got it, but can't use it because I bought it without getting the free version first to get the actual files. Why? because I figured my device isn't rooted. If I were to root the Captivate, I would be able to download the free version. I tried rooting with the One-Click root that I downloaded, which is the only one that I saw on the wiki that actually seemed plausible. It doesn't work. It is supposed to push an update.zip to my SD card and it is there. but when I go into Recovery Mode, the option to choose the Update.zip isn't there. So know I know what I need to do.
1. Find a working rooting program for my mac
2. Get the free version for Rom Manager
3. Find a link and download the Cognition ROM
4. Flash the ROM onto my phone and then I should be able to install APK files from my SD card right?
ugh....
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Lets do 1 thing at a time.
uninstall the apps How to Once un-installed. reboot the phone.
Start again but install the free version first

What you need to do is go to the Captivate section of this forum and install Apex 12.5. It has a one click Heimdall package. Put your phone into download mode by holding down both volume buttons and plugging it into the computer. Follow the instructions and you are now running a custom ROM.

NightHawk877 said:
What you need to do is go to the Captivate section of this forum and install Apex 12.5. It has a one click Heimdall package. Put your phone into download mode by holding down both volume buttons and plugging it into the computer. Follow the instructions and you are now running a custom ROM.
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You're having him try something he is not looking for. He is simply trying to root the phone. The package from watsa/psych0phobia is #1- not I897 based and 2- a full rom. He does not want this
Please be careful in your recombination. Also once he has 10 posts he can ask further questions within that section.

@ the OP:
1st of all, why is it SO important to be able to install non-market apps?
2nd, no offense but you don't seem to have the knowledge or skill level you should really have before attempting to root your phone. So...
3rd, do some research & reading. Make sure you fully understand the terminology and procedure for rooting your specifc phone.
4th, have a recovery & rescue plan ready in.case things go wrong. And be willing to accept the consequences.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.

I uninstalled everything I had related from trying to root. I couldn't get the free version. All I really need is something to root my phone via Mac.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA

sabbytown1 said:
I uninstalled everything I had related from trying to root. I couldn't get the free version. All I really need is something to root my phone via Mac.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA
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Why do you need to root via mac, when it can be done directly from the phone?
Just say anything here now, and you will have 10 posts. You will then be able to post in the Development section of the I897
Make sure to check your PM's

droid rooted with no preinstalled apps

is there a rom or is anyone able to make one with a fresh clean no pre apps installed on the phone?

killahax said:
is there a rom or is anyone able to make one with a fresh clean no pre apps installed on the phone?
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I would imagine you are looking for either:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806145&highlight=deodexed
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806017
I believe they are what you are looking for.

schmeerdawg said:
I would imagine you are looking for either:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806145&highlight=deodexed
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806017
I believe they are what you are looking for.
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hell yes. thank you,
are you currently running any of these?
will these wipe out everything on my phone so need to back it all up right?
do i use safestrap to install this? and if so what is the link and directions for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806145 he doesnt say how to install it or what to use to install it.
and is it as smooth and everything works just with out all the unnecessary crap from verizon on there

I'm not currently running either of these, but I did use this one (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806145&highlight=deodexed) for a few weeks without any problems. Then I tried to switch to Eclipse and messed up, so I had to fastboot back to original stock. Haven't found a rom that I'm really excited to try so I'm sticking with stock (rooted, of course). My next attempt will probably be the JB build that hashcode is working on. Once It becomes more stable, anyways.
Yes, Use Safestrap to install, it will also allow you to back up your current system. It's pretty easy to do, just follow the directions on the post when you download the rom.
Worst case scenario, you'll have to do what I did and fastboot back to stock, but most of the time the phone will be recoverable, so have fun!

schmeerdawg said:
I'm not currently running either of these, but I did use this one (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806145&highlight=deodexed) for a few weeks without any problems. Then I tried to switch to Eclipse and messed up, so I had to fastboot back to original stock. Haven't found a rom that I'm really excited to try so I'm sticking with stock (rooted, of course). My next attempt will probably be the JB build that hashcode is working on. Once It becomes more stable, anyways.
Yes, Use Safestrap to install, it will also allow you to back up your current system. It's pretty easy to do, just follow the directions on the post when you download the rom.
Worst case scenario, you'll have to do what I did and fastboot back to stock, but most of the time the phone will be recoverable, so have fun!
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i installed the safestrap on the phone and when i go to run it it says unfortunately safestrap has stopped.

killahax said:
i installed the safestrap on the phone and when i go to run it it says unfortunately safestrap has stopped.
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I had the same problem. Is the phone currently rooted? If not, safestrap needs root. There is a walkthrough to show you how. In my case the issue was that busybox didn't install correctly. I got JRumy's Busybox Installer from the play store and used it. Worked like a charm.

schmeerdawg said:
I had the same problem. Is the phone currently rooted? If not, safestrap needs root. There is a walkthrough to show you how. In my case the issue was that busybox didn't install correctly. I got JRumy's Busybox Installer from the play store and used it. Worked like a charm.
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shizza, i installed busybox on phone, then when i click install button after i select which busybox v i want which i tried all and they say fail to install lol.. geeezzz

killahax said:
shizza, i installed busybox as well and it says failed to install lol.. geeezzz...
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I'd make sure that root worked properly, and re-install busybox. If that doesn't work, take a look here and see if there is anything that could be of help. At worst, contact Hashcode (the developer)

schmeerdawg said:
I'd make sure that root worked properly, and re-install busybox. If that doesn't work, take a look here and see if there is anything that could be of help. At worst, contact Hashcode (the developer)
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right now im trying to do this root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707214
but on cmd prompt i type in adb shell and it says not found.. thats how far im getting lol

I just used the .zip since everything is automated. Only took a few minutes.
Sent from my DROID4 using xda app-developers app

im updating my adb and motorola drivers, hopefully that works

alrigth i got it working updated drivers etc..
Rick #2 needs to word the directions a little better, he jumps the main steps to get it going lol.
thanks for your help really appreciate it a lot

killahax said:
alrigth i got it working updated drivers etc..
Rick #2 needs to word the directions a little better, he jumps the main steps to get it going lol.
thanks for your help really appreciate it a lot
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No problem, good luck, and enjoy!!