[Q] How does the skin changer work? - HTC Incredible S

I have been thinking about this for some time now ... How does the htc sense skin changer work? From my experience with android ... A change to framework-res.apk needs a reboot to take full effect ... Like the metamorph app ... It works similarly ... It takes the files from ur sdcard and patches the framework ...
This is where im confused ... To make changes like this ... U need to be rooted and also need to reboot ... And even if it worked the same way wouldnt nand lock just restore it? How is it this skin changer works? If it does work this way ... How the heck does it stay the same ... Or is it like framework-res.apk is an empty shell that has links to the external files?
Could some1 with root please give their framework-res.apk before and after changing the skin? Like from htc to slate or wood ... I want to see what is really happening here ...
Ps if this belongs in the general please could the mod move there? Im extremly sorry if it does ... It is related to root and nand lock so i thought id post here ...
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hmm, when u got temp root check for the rights that are set on the file, on this way you probably get you answer
what i think is that specific files are excluded, so they are editable
btw isnt the skinchanger for the launcher only? than its mostlikely just an xml thats been loaded...

it changes the notification bar too

It's a good question, one I am surprised I didn't wonder... I will pull a part the apk to see if I find anything
It doesn't replace the framework-res, because the battery mod sticks when changing theme, so I presume it overlays it in some way

Please test this app.
http://www.androidblip.com/android-apps/quick-reboot-96948.html
Teoretical this reboot ONLY all android processes and Android Interface but NOT physically phone.
Maybe modified files on partition / and partition /system (eg flamework) will not disappear ...
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Ok guys i ripped up the frameworks before and after changing skins ... And they were the exact same thing ... It seems that the skin changer overlays the existing looks with the theme ... So no changes to the frameworks ... It just overlaps the.framework images with external ones ...
Wow
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But where is it mirrored? Could sum1 with some app experice please check the code out? There are two possibilties here ... Either it is mirror from somewhere in the system partition ... So it can bypass nandlock ... Or it is mirrored from the sdcard ... So we can make our own themes even for s-on devices
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Now I don't have Incredible, so I can't check this,
Here skins for Sense 2.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=801928
And here for Sense 2.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048894
The Desire HD until it wasn't S-OFF: First temp root then paste modified "framework-res.apk ' to /system/framework, then hot-reboot (eg this app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.grrmode.quickreboot&feature=search_result), and this worked, maybe it's same with Incredible S?

No i mean like ... The app dosent even touch the feameworks ... It works from files from somewhere else ... Is that /system or the sdcard? Like if u download an extra skin from the HTC Hub... Where is it stored?
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Skins taken from HTC HUB, are simply installing APK to "/data/app".
Flamework-res.apk is in /system/framework to be applied need to reboot the phone. In DHD, when there was no S-OFF helped hot-reboot, it restart android interface but modified files stayed.
APK files modify with eg Winrar

So its in /data/app ... Damn ... Hoping it was on the sdcard ... Too bad
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Skins HTC Sense: these are the files APK that install like any other program in the (/data/app.) It does not require permanent root, and do not delete at reboot
But you can move through the application manager to the memory card ...
Here tutorial, how create skins for Sense 2.0:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8504851&postcount=2

Hehe ... Thats useful ... Thank you
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[ROM]|20sep|VibesLITEv2.0|Most Bloat removed|App2SD|Wifi Tether|RamOptimized|FAST|

Hello Friends :
This THREAD IS NOW BEING CLOSED AS WE HAVE CYANOGEN NOW
This is a LITE rom for those who want a ROM with all the HTC bloat removed..and you can customize is ur own way..use ur choice of launcher, homescreen, apps no need to stick with Sense. And don't forget to check the attachments.
Your Phone must be rooted for this..
Vibes LITE v2.1 Link Removed.
To do::
# All APN/Mobile network issues fix.
# remove taskkiller and ADWlauncher.
LITE v2.0 ITs HERE
# lockscreen fixed.
# ROMmanager Included.
# Powerboot Manu added.
# Nemo removed.
Vibes LITE Rom v1.0 - Get it HERE
On some popular demand i decided to bring out this LITE rom.. Its almost stock Android with lots of Bloat removed.
FLASHING::
1> Always remember its great to have backup (SD and ROM-use Nandroid)
2> Download the zip file .. copy it to to root of your SD card and flash it from recovery.
3> Let the first boot take place.
4> Reboot
5> customize as per your needs ..download ROMmanager and parition your SD with EXT partition (Recommended settings for a 2gb SD= Swap=0, Ext=256, rest=Fat32).
6> Reboot and DONE
APN Settings ::​You can check for your APN settings HERE and
Edit them Manually APN-Settings can be found under ::
Settings > Wireless > Mobile Networks >Access Points.
By pressing the menu key you can add a new APN.
Now give your invaluable feedback and enjoy your weekend .
First flashers do report back errors if any.
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This is gonna be fast .. this rom is Lighter on Memory.
LOG::
Base ROM WWE Tesco 1.28.1107.2
Radio 13.45.55.24
Removed Bloatware
Rooted
Deodexed
Busybox
App2Sd
Wi-fi Teethering
Bash shell
Nano Text editor
Better Ram optimization
Taskkiller added for better free memory.
Add on capability.. i will post update packages which can be flashed painlessly.
Dalvik cache to sd
Things removed :
Calculator
HTC FM radio widget
Friendstream
HTC Music
HTC newsreader
HTC Stock
HTC twitter
Debugtool
Fieldtest
Flickr
HTC addprogram
HTC bookmark
HTC Calculator (U can get many from market)
Facebook (Available from market)
HTC footprints
HTC Locationpicker
HTC locationservices
HTC mailwidgets
HTC msgwidget
HTC photowidget
HTC profiles
HTC ringtone trimmer
HTC ringtone widget
HTC setup wizard
HTC sound recorder
HTC streamplayer
Maps (Available from market)
Quicklookup
SENSE and Other bloats.
Street
Teeter
Widget download manager.
Added (Only few imp things as this is LITE version)..
A new patched market.. for all apps to be displayed in search.
ADW launcher optimized for buzz added.
a new Contact app added.
Nemo Music/video App.
In case you have trouble with any of the added apps .. you can uninstall them and get the one's you like from the market.
NOW THAT YOU HAVE LITE ROM how about making it lighter::
Adblock ON:: Get here and stop those annoying ads.
Adblock Off:: Get those ads back
Have fun
Reserved for later
THX
Does it include mew kernlel system read/write and ext4? or need to use separate costum kernel?
gyroing said:
THX
Does it include mew kernlel system read/write and ext4? or need to use separate costum kernel?
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this is test build so it does not include that but if tests go well i will release one by the evening.. . so test it as soon as possible
I see 3 people downloading it .. PLzz plzzz give ur Feedback thanks
Have u included Rom manager in this release ? Can't download it in market
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UtmostMick0 said:
Have u included Rom manager in this release ? Can't download it in market
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Nope this is LITE ROM users are free to choose wht they want... ROMmanager will come in next Vibes release.. not in this LITE one..
You cant get it from Market why ?? ask ur ROM chef to help..
Downloading now, will report any bugs
Using wildpuzzle 7.1 , Rom manager included , kind of new 2 android where do I start cooking , I.have a background in IT tech support
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Have a look at this.
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/26/how-to-create-your-own-custom-rom-for-android-part-1-setting-up-the-kitchen/
downloading, will try out
If you want to add APN to the ROM so evry user doesnt have to do it by them self do like this:
danne_jo said:
to fix network settings do like this:
open framework-res.apk but dont extract, just open file and go to /res/xml/ and replace your apns.xml with for example with apns.xml from my rom.
just drag the /res/xml/apns.xml from "mine" framework-res.apk into your framework-res.apk that your are using.
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adeadrat said:
If you want to add APN to the ROM so evry user doesnt have to do it by them self do like this:
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Thanks for info dude but that will be fixed in next release..
Working smoothly so far. Have tried market, internet XDA app and OsmAnd. Launcherpro working great. Is there no way to get vanilla lock screen or are we stuck with HTC's effort? It really doesn't look so hot on the small screen.
windywoo said:
Working smoothly so far. Have tried market, internet XDA app and OsmAnd. Launcherpro working great. Is there no way to get vanilla lock screen or are we stuck with HTC's effort? It really doesn't look so hot on the small screen.
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It's a pay app but Goto is really nice if you go in and 'disable' the HTC lockscreen. The HTC lockscreen is lagging down the Goto lockscreen if it is still working , by disabling it Goto can work its magic, and it is much nicer.
I renamed the HTC lockscreen .apk to .bak, hence disabling it, if you know how to do this it shouldn't be a problem for you to do it , if you don't , i suggest you don't try it cause getting back could be troublesome.
@warriorvibhu:
Would it be possible to add (a free) lockscreen of your choice to a ROM btw? I tried just disablint the HTC one , and there is something there that works like a lockscreen , but it doesn't really work well. I think it's a standard Eclair lockscreen but with the settings all wrong , is this settingsfile available somewhere and if so could a vanilla android settingsfile make that work?
71baker said:
@warriorvibhu:
Would it be possible to add (a free) lockscreen of your choice to a ROM btw? I tried just disablint the HTC one , and there is something there that works like a lockscreen , but it doesn't really work well. I think it's a standard Eclair lockscreen but with the settings all wrong , is this settingsfile available somewhere and if so could a vanilla android settingsfile make that work?
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I will try to add a free one in next but infact i want to keep it as clean as possible.. now i will remove even the leftover Bloat in next release.
warriorvibhu said:
I will try to add a free one in next but infact i want to keep it as clean as possible.. now i will remove even the leftover Bloat in next release.
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Yeah i am all for removing bloat. And now that i am reading it again , a better solution than adding a free one would be to get the standard android one to work as it is clearly there in some form.
Flashed v2, booted okay but not connecting to mobile network? happened with the other versions of your roms too, am i doing something wrong? always do a data and cache wipe before flashing.
ashymac86 said:
Flashed v2, booted okay but not connecting to mobile network? happened with the other versions of your roms too, am i doing something wrong? always do a data and cache wipe before flashing.
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My fault i misplaced that apns file.. i can fix that in next rom .. or u can try one thing not sure if it wil work.. but should be done before flashing..use Winrar for following steps..
open the Lite rom file u have downloaded with winrar:>> go to>>System>>framework>>framework-res.apk>>res>>xml>>delete apns.xml.
Now extract apns.xml from apns.zip attached here. drag and drop the file given here in this attachment into the window where u deleted apns.xml from. In winrar change the dropdown menu from normal to store. and accept to update archive.
Now ur ROM is ready to be flashed..without APN problem.
thanks for the help! i might try this or wait for the next release, other than this small issue the rom is great!
This version is really fast. Just regret that I can't remove sh*** like taskiller or the buggy lockscreen.
I think you should not ad anything in order to stay in the "lite version" mind.
Anyway, nice job. Thanks a lot.
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[REQ]amazonmp3.apk from HTC 1.32.405.6 WWE Stock ROM

Google found thread with this name ([REQ]amazonmp3.apk from HTC 1.32.405.6 WWE Stock ROM) on this forum, but link is dead, so I would like to share this app. It is usefull for OTA Desire HD update, becouse update checking system data.
I pasted this back into /system/app/ and rebooted but it doesn't seem to be back on the menu? Are there any other steps required? (Desire HD, stock rom)
Hi,do you install the apk application ?
Maybe it goes in /data/app/
Marcdu81 said:
Hi,do you install the apk application ?
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That's what I'm wondering..
Did u change the permissions of the apk?
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dashrink said:
Did u change the permissions of the apk?
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Yes actually, it was the only thing I could of. Changed them to match the other apks in the directory, rw_r_r.
Thanks for the suggestion though.
Hi, I just put the file to /system/app and nothing more. After reboot the app is back in apps list. I use recovery mode and "adb push" command to put file to device.
hi man please can you guide me threw it i am a new user and i dunno know so much about this stuff and i need the amazon to be in my stock rom again can you help me and explain how can i do it
thank you so much
when i used ship rom, i saw amazone bar in htc music app. it shows hot albums and songs

[BOOTANIMATION] Sense LWP like! (MUST HAVE) :D [WVGA | HVGA]

Hello
Some1 made Q-thread about fancy Sense LWP like bootanimation. I was wondering how to extract images from LWP apk. Uncle Google didn't helped . I think it's impossible to get those images from apk. But in some way I get full animation It will be my sweet mystery how I do that. It was quite simple but sneaky.
I've made few versions. The clear one is most smooth coz I could resize images and stretch them in phone without losing sharpness. Also I couldn't make it as slow as LWP because of smooth but it still looks great IMO. You can try to change fps value. So, after long hours of work here it is:
(of course it's moving like original LWP)
v1.0-SenseClear
v1.0-SenseWhiteSimple
v1.0-SenseWhite
v1.0-SenseBlack
v1.0-SenseGlossy
*****************************************************
DOWNLOAD WVGA - 480x800: (rename it to bootanimation.zip and push as you like)
SenseClear
SenseWhiteSimple
SenseWhite
SenseBlack
SenseGlossy
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DOWNLOAD HVGA - 320x480: (rename it to bootanimation.zip and push as you like)
SenseClearHVGA
SenseWhiteSimpleHVGA
SenseWhiteHVGA
SenseBlackHVGA
SenseGlossyHVGA
I'll support it as long as It's necessary...
Excellent work Man!
Downloading, testing...!
THX
Thanx will give it a go.
No thanks button in xda app...
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Hey is this a flashable version or can someone make a flashable version?
emaninthenation said:
Hey is this a flashable version or can someone make a flashable version?
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Nope, rename it to bootanimation.zip and push it to /data/local/
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Whoa! Can you convert the animation to a working live wallpaper? Like the one that comes with HTC Sense, which doesnt work on other phones?
That would be great!!
I made mistake. It's for wvga not for hvga. I'll add version for hvga tomorrow. Sorry...
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Noob to the Evo here... What's the easiest way to change my boot animation? I had a Vibrant before this and it was simple...
Android Amateur said:
Noob to the Evo here... What's the easiest way to change my boot animation? I had a Vibrant before this and it was simple...
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Just rename file to bootanimation.zip and push it to data/local. There should be old bootanimation and you have to replace it. If there isn't you can try to search it in system/media or system/customize/resource.
you can push it via adb, android commander or with some explorer with access to root.
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To cypis: Please friend, could you also make a live wallpaper for our phones?
HVGA & WVGA are available now to download. Enjoy.
And where? In the first post there are only the pictures, no live wallpaper
And cant find a bootanimation with 800x480, either.
Shadewalkerz said:
And where? In the first post there are only the pictures, no live wallpaper
And cant find a bootanimation with 800x480, either.
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Sorry for previous quote. I thought that he's talking about bootanimation.
I didn't agree to do live wallpaper. I don't have time right now I don't have skills to do this. Don't ask about it. This is a thread about boot animation.
If I'll made it you'll hear about it. 480x800 = wvga
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love the glossy one
thanks
Hello
I found my bootanimation.zip in system/customize/resource, but i cant replace it; i use ESFile Explorer but i cant overwrite it. what should i do? there is another way to do? i'm just another noob on android thanks in advance!
I found my bootanimation.zip in system/customize/resource, but i cant replace it; i use ESFile Explorer but i cant overwrite it. what should i do? there is another way to do? i'm just another noob on android thanks in advance!
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You should have root access option in esfile explorer settings.
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Why don't you post how you extracted the pictures? That's just lame and useless for devs...
Thanks cypis, i got it now, after i rooted my phone.
good job...!!! thanks
Excellent work Man!
Thx.
Using terminal :
1. Rename to bootanimation.zip
2. Put it on your sdcard
3. open terminal enter these commands:
su
cp /sdcard/bootanimation.zip /data/local/
reboot

HTC Facebook Chat Widget

Hey guys,
Little present for you, the HTC Facebook Chat widget and corresponding .odex file in this little .7z file attached.
I wasn't sure if I should deodex it or not, to decided not to, to be safe.
I wonder if anyone can get this to work on the DHD?
madindehead said:
Hey guys,
Little present for you, the HTC Facebook Chat widget and corresponding .odex file in this little .7z file attached.
I wasn't sure if I should deodex it or not, to decided not to, to be safe.
I wonder if anyone can get this to work on the DHD?
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where do you push the .odex file?
_ice_ said:
where do you push the .odex file?
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The .odex file goes in the same folder as the widget, ie. apps
I can deodex if you want, but will do it later on, I'm totally shattered currently.
I was thinking someone would implement it into a ROM. Not sure how well all this works.
Forgive me, not had much sleep!
This looks genius, can't wait to see this get picked up by devs. Legen.........
wait for it
....
DARY
can anyone post screens for this?
can you DE-odex this? I have tried and failed...but thats cos i suck
deodexed versions here, you need to go thru the code and then change the resoltion, this is mdpi -> hdpi from salsa rom LOL i thought dimondback would have figured by now
here : http://www.multiupload.com/LUZVUSJMM8
How can i try this? the zip have framework apk and other... i can install only chat apks or i would overwrite all these apks?
any advances on this...or anyone know anything i can do to help?
any one working on this ?
madindehead said:
Hey guys,
Little present for you, the HTC Facebook Chat widget and corresponding .odex file in this little .7z file attached.
I wasn't sure if I should deodex it or not, to decided not to, to be safe.
I wonder if anyone can get this to work on the DHD?
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What Devices or Rom is this from ? or where did u get it
Anyone tried this ?
It always says application not installed. I tried mounting system to r/w still cant install.
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Help please
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Lee has attempted to patch this for our phones , it required the sense 3 framework so at the moment is incompatible
Sent Flying in from my turbo charged LeeDroid Powered Desire HD
mero01 said:
Lee has attempted to patch this for our phones , it required the sense 3 framework so at the moment is incompatible
Sent Flying in from my turbo charged LeeDroid Powered Desire HD
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Lee will find a way,
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Interesting App. Hope it will work in future
HTC Desire S - Not Working !!
Should this work with HTC Desire S ?? I tried to install HtcFacebookChatWidget.apk but keep getting application not installed message, do I need to install additional files ??
Thanks ....
Well, apparently, devs found out that you need sense 3 framework for this to work.
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i have a desire s but i am on coredroid 1.2 which is sense 3.0 so can i install it ?

HTC Desire C Mods And Themes

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remove, useless...
Mods And Themes For Desire C
remove again, don't need
Mods And Themes Descriptions
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Hi mate thanks for this thread
mate if possible make 4x4 rosie.apk which support fallouttweaks.apk and rosie_icon.apk
Looking forward to it....
I'll make it if I have time gotta go somewhere.
4X4 App Drawer push to /system/app/
Decompiling com.htc.resources.apk
Hey, does anyone know how to properly decompile com.htc.resources.apk from Desire C? Every time I try, I get an error
Making This Into A ROM
Hey guys, I'm making this into a ROM
I'll keep this thread open, though, and still post Mods And Themes.
Explos!on ROM For HTC Desire C
einstein.frat said:
I'll make it if I have time gotta go somewhere.
4X4 App Drawer push to /system/app/
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Thanks mate
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Aluminium theme
Hello. I have Nameless v 6.0 and i want to have stock theme aluminium, i really miss that, because i liked that so much
I search on this forum, on google and i can´t find a tutorial how to put tis theme back. Can you please help me with that?
chutnak.jakub said:
Hello. I have Nameless v 6.0 and i want to have stock theme aluminium, i really miss that, because i liked that so much
I search on this forum, on google and i can´t find a tutorial how to put tis theme back. Can you please help me with that?
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Here it is
4x4 Rossie
Nikhil thanks very much!
So i need something else...In menu i have 5x5 icon. I need to have 4x4. I download one file from this forum, from einstein.frat and i don´t know where i have push that file. Can you help me out with that?
If you already have the 4x4 Rosie.apk you can do this :
adb remount
adb push Rosie.apk /system/app/
tanbord cloudy
Where i have to write this?
Connect the phone to pc ,enable android debugging option .place the Rosie.apk file to the folder where you have installed android sdk(folder with adb.exe ) then just open cmd.exe in that folder and use the those commands.
nikhil16242 said:
Connect the phone to pc ,enable android debugging option .place the Rosie.apk file to the folder where you have installed android sdk(folder with adb.exe ) then just open cmd.exe in that folder and use the those commands.
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adb server is out of date. killing...
ADB server didn't ACK
* failed to start daemon *
error:
What i did wrong? CMD show me this...
Uninstall htc sync manager. Then retry
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Is it possible for you to give me a cm9 status bar on stock rom and how to install it? as well as the messages app? i have sense 4 htc desire c and the status bar and messaging apps are horrible!
I HATE SENSE!
Shouldn't have bought an HTC, my friend
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