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Latest XDANDROID on CDMA Diamond how-to

Since MrPippy no longer seems to be maintaining the thread over here, I figured I'd bring the latest way to properly run xdandroid on Touch Diamond CDMA devices. This has been tested on my Sprint Touch Diamond (DIAM500), your device may vary.
Android 2.2.2 (Froyo) for CDMA Diamond
Instructions:
From this xda post, download the XDANDROID build (currently 7/05/11).
From the XDANDROID zip file, extract AndroidApps/, conf/, media/, zImage, haret.exe, system.ext2, initrd.gz, modules-*.tar.gz, and rootfs.img into a directory called /andboot/ directory of your Internal Storage. If you extract the folder FRXnn/ (where the nn is the build) you can rename the folder to andboot/.
If you are using DIAM500 (Sprint's CDMA), navigate to FRXnn/STARTUPS/DIAM/DIAM500 inside the zip file, and extract the file called startup.txt into /andboot/ of your Internal Storage. These contain the necessary instructions for Haret to start Android on the Diamond. There are several other types of Diamond config file to try inside the zip file if you are not using Sprint's Touch Diamond, and should be renamed startup.txt if named differently.
The list of files you should have inside the Internal Storage should now look like:
/andboot/AndroidApps/*
/andboot/conf/froyo.user.conf
/andboot/media/*
/andboot/zImage
/andboot/haret.exe
/andboot/system.ext2
/andboot/initrd.gz
/andboot/modules-*.tar.gz
/andboot/rootfs.img
/andboot/startup.txt
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If you want the older way of having everything in / (root) of the Internal Storage, just move everything from /andboot/ and also delete the argument rel_path=andboot from startup.txt.
Unplug the Diamond from the computer, and run /Internal Storage/andboot/haret.exe to start XDANDROID. If you have not done the calibration, there will be a white square with a cross that you will have to click on a few times. On first boot, it will take time for the system to set up the correct APN for data (usually a few minutes). If you get an error saying that no connection can be made, wait until the 3G icon appears on top before doing anything that requires data (Marketplace, etc.)
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Optional: Download the latest rootfs Zip file from here.
Extract and rename the file rootfs-*.img to rootfs.img, and replace the one already in your Internal Storage.
Optional: Download the latest kernel bzip file from the links in the xdandroid post (several are provided) using 7Zip. Extract the modules-*.tar.gz and zImage.* file to your Internal Storage. You must then rename the zImage-* file to zImage after renaming/deleting the existing one. If you do not do this, Haret will not use the latest kernel file.
Caveats:
If you are running any previous versions of XDANDROID, it is highly recommended that you delete your data.img. This will wipe all your existing apps and data, but you can save your downloaded apps by going into /data/app and/or /data/app-private and copying it to /sdcard, but you need a root-capable file explorer.
GPS takes a while to get a position fix. It is working, but since there seems to be no AGPS support, it may take up to 15 min for the AGPS chip to get a fix on ephemeral data. Running QuickGPS from WM and keeping it updated seems to help a lot.
If you enable smart backlighting in WM, XDANDROID is unable to set the backlight level. Hopefully this will be addressed soon, since other devices (Rhodium, etc.) now has backlight support working.
If you still have trouble running XDANDROID, then make sure you post at least the following: What type of Diamond you have (model #), the startup.txt you are using (open it in Notepad to see the mtype), the build of XDANDROID you are using (along with any rootfs/kernel updates if applicable), and the last thing it does that you can see (ie. Haret reboots WM instead of running XDANDROID). Without this information, it isn't helping you or the person trying to help in order to figure out what may be going wrong.
A lot of information that applied to Andriod 2.1 (Eclair) also applies to 2.2 (Froyo), with the exception of where the files are located (/ vs. /andboot on the Internal Storage). I've kept Eclair-related instructions below.
Android 2.1 (Eclair) for CDMA Diamond Instructions: (for historic reasons)
From this xda post, download the latest XDANDROID build (currently 6/21/10).
From the XDANDROID 7z file, extract AndroidApps/, media/, zImage, haret.exe, system.ext2, initrd.gz, modules-*.tar.gz, and rootfs.img into the root of your Internal Storage. You must use a computer to extract this, none of the WM/Android apps have enough memory to extract the 7z file correctly!
Create (don't copy) a directory called conf/ on the root of your Internal Storage. Now navigate to conf/Diamond inside the 7z file, and extract the file called eclair.user.conf into the conf/ directory. This is important, you should have a file named conf/eclair.user.conf, not conf/Diamond/eclair.user.conf.
If you are using DIAM500 (Sprint's CDMA), navigate to STARTUP CONFIG/DIAM500 inside the 7z file, and extract the file called STARTUP.TXT into the root of your Internal Storage. If you are having problems with Haret restarting WM instead of booting, you can try the one inside CONFIG/DIAMOND100 or rename CONFIG/DIAM-STARTUP.TXT to STARTUP.TXT. Each file has a different MTYPE, and is most likely the cause of failure to boot into XDANDROID. (DIAM500 mtype 2040, DIAM100 mtype 1805, the unknown DIAM-STARTUP one uses mtype 1910)
Unplug the Diamond from the computer, and run haret.exe to start XDANDROID. On first boot, you cannot connect to Google's server until you have entered an APN (regression bug from 6/12/10.) Skip the account stuff for now, go into Settings→Wireless&Networks→Mobile Networks→APN, and create an APN with Name: Internet and APN: Internet. Press the Home key (to bring up the menu), Save, and then select the APN. You should get the 3G icon in a few seconds.
-- Starfox

Hello, I followed instructions, but there is a loading bar saying booting linux and my diamond reboot, what can i do ?
Thanks

Daedelus87 said:
Hello, I followed instructions, but there is a loading bar saying booting linux and my diamond reboot, what can i do ?
Thanks
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your not the only one im working on this myself im trying to recreate a zip with it working for diam 500 and the touch pro no matter where i get the files from haret has become a problem and i dont know why so i remaking the files using old haret

ok so i got it working tho got stuck at the sign in part entered my info and then it kept looping back asking for it again and again found the if you restart it youre all set as for gps got a fix in under 30 secs going to repack the files for anyone who wants it this will work for the sprint touch and touch pro if you want the files let me know be more than happy to email them

Good call on starting the new thread. Kind of strange that Mr. Pippy never said anything before he took off.
For pure convenience, it may be best for the OP to compile a weekly build with all necessary files. Noobs might fare better if babied along and that would also assist in keeping this thread focused on more pressing issues.

I keep running into: "failed to mount the Sd card"
Edit: NVM, found the solution

so ran the new droid all night no hiccups but noticed that the time isnt synced it was off by ten minutes tried out the nav. drove to work looked at the time again it was now off by almost 15 mins maybe someone can enlighten me on this issue or is it just me

The only error I am getting is a keyboard error.

I did all steps as described above but if I run on haret.exe it says something like starting linux... but it just restarts the mobile and windows is starting again...
do you have any glue whats wrong?

psg190 said:
Good call on starting the new thread. Kind of strange that Mr. Pippy never said anything before he took off.
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I think I saw something about him getting an android phone so he wasn't gonna be continuing it, i might be wrong though.
beepme2479 said:
so ran the new droid all night no hiccups but noticed that the time isnt synced it was off by ten minutes tried out the nav. drove to work looked at the time again it was now off by almost 15 mins maybe someone can enlighten me on this issue or is it just me
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This seems to be an issue check the xdandroid thread and search for "clock" (i think theres an app called ClockSync or something)
NoLeftHere said:
The only error I am getting is a keyboard error.
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apparently this is common and its due to the lag at startup of transferring files from the sd card... just press wait and it shouldnt be an issue
Flohman said:
I did all steps as described above but if I run on haret.exe it says something like starting linux... but it just restarts the mobile and windows is starting again...
do you have any glue whats wrong?
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wrong startup.txt? you'll needa post more info about the error probably

Fail?
i think its cuz its only diam 500 not all the other cdma´s like diam 100??
(i mean that fail about startup)

Has there been any progress on metro data yet? This is the only reason why i uninstalled it from my phone. There was progress porting the us cellular data which uses proxies like metropcs for the touch with the android. There have also been native droid devices ported to work on metro as well so in theory it should be possible if anyone wants to work on this drop me a pm or discuss it here.

ok there is a issue with haret i for one can vouch for it the new haret.exe does not boot properly i dont know why or what is wrong but i know the issue is around i have a old haret that i use and works great even the new build has the same problem now if i can only fix my clock sync issue ill be happy

Seannoxious said:
Has there been any progress on metro data yet? This is the only reason why i uninstalled it from my phone. There was progress porting the us cellular data which uses proxies like metropcs for the touch with the android. There have also been native droid devices ported to work on metro as well so in theory it should be possible if anyone wants to work on this drop me a pm or discuss it here.
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this is all i'm waiting for too.

ok found a fix for the clock still no reboots up and running for 26 hours now been unplugs for 7 hours and im at 34 % battery talk time 27 mins and lets say 5 text messages id say thats damn good

Great How-To post, got it working on my Diamond without any issues at all. Learning how to actually use Android is another matter.
notes:
mapping doesn't work, I presume it's because the GPS stuff is not functional
some of the hardware buttons are a bit confusing, just a matter of experience but it will take some getting used to
the device EATS battery power, and gets crazy hot when you start playing with the browser and other Android apps'
lack of any USB connectivity (beyond charging) is sort of limiting, hopefully it will be improved
so far I'm so impressed with XDANDROID, not that I hate Windows mobile but it is a great way to preview Android, especially for people like me who've only use WM.

[*]mapping doesn't work, I presume it's because the GPS stuff is not functional
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It works with the latest updates and navigation with sattelite view is awesome but yea battery is a big drawback... keep a charger handy lol
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Ps. And I mean xda on your phone is great

How loud is everyone's in-call volume? Mine is so quiet I can barely hear the other person.

RE-alive xandroid HTC DIAMOND 500 CDMA
Starfox said:
Since MrPippy no longer seems to be maintaining the thread over here, I figured I'd bring the latest way to properly run xdandroid on Touch Diamond CDMA devices. This has been tested on my Sprint Touch Diamond (DIAM500), your device may vary.
Android 2.1 (Eclair) for CDMA Diamond
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Thanks Starfox for taking again this development,
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I will try again Xandroid and this forum seems to be the only resource for our HTC diamonds CDMA. Thanks a lot and thanks all the people helping each other here.

APN Setup: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6799315&postcount=8296

[MOD] Resolution (dpi) changer *now with zips for all (hopefully) legend ROMs*

I shall take no credit for any of this. Smartsreenath first put me onto the idea, and pretty much anyone if this forum could've managed it. I just had the time to do it all.
Woo! Snakehult, being a genius, has made a clever little zip that uses proper scripts to just change the required value, instead of the whole file. So! Instead of me making an insane number of zips every time ROMs are updated use these instead. Cheers Snakehult!
Attached is a zip file with a whole lot of flashable zips in it. Don't flash the zip you download, extract that one somewhere and look inside
How to use:
Download the attached zip file, and extract it to somewhere on your computer. Inside the zip are a bunch of folders, each folder named after a ROM for the HTC Legend. Navigate into the folder that shares the name of whatever ROM you are using and inside you will find 6 zip files. These zips are flashable. The the zips are names thus: xxx.zip, where xxx is a number. The lower the number, the higher the apparent resolution. Choose a zip, copy it to your SD card and flash it like any other zip. To revert back to how it was simply flash the "160.zip". This just flashes a completely un-modified version of build.prop for your ROM. Make sure you only use the zips form the correct folder for your ROM, or funny things *might* happen.
More info:
By editing the build.prop file it is possible to increase the dpi of an Android device. This essentially scales everything down, so you can fit more on the screen. This is especially nice for browsing the market and the internet; as well as improving, in my opinion, the overall Android experience. The lower the number in the name of the zip, the higher the apparent resolution. It's worth noting that this does *not* change the actual resolution of the Legend; it's still a HVGA device. So you still can't install apps designed for bigger, more powerful phones, like the HTC Desire or Nexus One. This is a somewhat flawed way of achieving this effect, and can have some ugly side effects:
Some apps simply don't scale
HTC-IME mod ends up screwed
Games *can* be rendered unplayable, but not always. Often the menu is the worst affected part.
A work around to fix a number of issues is to disable the built in compatibility mode of Android, and if I knew a way to do this through a zip, rest assured that I would. It'd save me having to explain how to do it. Alas, I don't know how, so here's how:
In your ROM look for an app called "Spare parts". If it's not there look for it in the market. If you open that app and scroll down to the bottom you will find a checkbox option for "Compatibility mode". Ensure that this is *un-checked*, then reboot. Most issues will be resolved. As I learn more about Android I shall keep an eye out for a way to force apps to scale correctly, and if I ever find one I'll update these.
I have also tried values higher than usual, just for kicks. I don't expect them to be useful, nor will I make actual zip files for them, but I went all the way up to 200; and it felt like I was using an HTC wildfire: everything was really quite cramped.
My personal favourite setup is as follows:
CM 6.1, with a 768MHz overclock
My "lcd-density" (this MOD) set to 130
Launcher Pro Plus with 5 icon rows

Below is a paste of what was the first post (when I was just trying to fix a ****-up on my part), and is now here for reference. It has all of the original build.prop files attached.
Attached is a .zip file, which you will need to extract somewhere. It's not for flashing. Within this zip are several folders, each containing a "build.prop". You'll notice that each folder is named after a ROM: Azure, NeonMOD etc. The "Based-on-stock" folder should cover these ROMs:
[ROM] Based on Official WWE_2.03.405.3 ROM + A2SD [Rev 03 - released]
[ROM] UPDATED Almost Stock Legend HTC WWE 2.03.405.3 Radio 7. 08.35.21
You'll need to use ADB to push these files, as I haven't had time to make flash-able zip's for them yet
Instructions:
1. Extract the zip to a suitable directory, and locate the appropriate build.prop
2. Copy the build.prop to your AndroroidSDK/tools folder
3. Reboot your phone into ClockworkMOD recovery and navigate the the "Partitions menu", then click "mount /system"
4. Connect your phone to the PC and start CMD/a terminal window in your AndroidSDK/tools folder
5. Run the command "adb devices" to ensure that the ADB server is running, and that the PC has detected your device correctly
6. Run these commands in this order:
adb push build.prop /sdcard/build.prop
adb shell
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/system /system
cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/build.prop
This will put your resolution back to default, but should fix everything else too. If you still want a higher resolution then follow the guides in posts 1 and 2 of the other thread. This one.
If you can't use ADB for whatever reason you'll just have to wait it out until myself or someone else create proper, flash-able, fixes. I have done this to try and quickly rectify the issue; assuming, of course, that most people in this forum can use ADB
I will make proper zips, but it's getting late for me...
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hi
here is a zip for neonmod 0.21 with 135lcd, flashed it on my legend today with rom manager

Wow do we have a lot of ROMs...
Anyhoo, I am currently working on appropriate flashable zips for each ROM, and each ROM will have the following versions:
110
120
130
140
150
160 (original)
I'm doin' 'em as fast as I can..
EDIT:
Current thoughts:
All build by Ali Ba have nice, short build.prop files. The current record for the longest one it held by MyTouch Legend...

TheGrammarFreak said:
Wow do we have a lot of ROMs...
Anyhoo, I am currently working an appropriate flashable zips for each ROM
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Awesome!
All our lovely ROMs are actively being used, and its great.
Thx for all hard work!

No worries, I hope I haven't missed one
Now to sign 50 60 zip files...
EDIT:
DONE! All finished. I really hope they work. I can't test them all, but there is no reason why they won't work. Lemme know either way.

nice job
thanks bro

nice
spare parts is also in neonmod

xennr3 said:
nice
spare parts is also in neonmod
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Cool, and you can turn compatibility mode off?

TheGrammarFreak said:
Cool, and you can turn compatibility mode off?
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sure
1234

TheGrammarFreak said:
Cool, and you can turn compatibility mode off?
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thanks for your work! i just tried 130 dpi and it seems really good.. i'll try also others zip asap!
yes with compatibility mode off all softwares i tried work really well!

xennr3 said:
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Cool, thanks for the info. I'll update the OP when I'm home
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Wow, really cool mod Love it!
Good job!

Cool, glad you like it

Just flashed 130 for SpeedLegend and it worked like a charm
HTC_IME works here (this isnt the mod)
images dont look so good anymore and stuff, but alright
works fine
edit; TBH I find the 140 to be 'more' compatible overall, and show a better picture (ive tried all the flashables)
thats besides the orgnal setting btw, it gives the best picture by far.

Im on the same DPI and rom as you TheGrammarFreak. works great. Too bad there is no function for more icons on the homescreens with LauncherPro...

SimDroid said:
Im on the same DPI and rom as you TheGrammarFreak. works great. Too bad there is no function for more icons on the homescreens with LauncherPro...
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Yeah it does. On your homescreen press menu, then preferences. In advanced options there is something for it.
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i glad to hear that someone like you got the idea from my thread........good work ...........and nice job.....you will get all help from me and from my friends
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TheGrammarFreak said:
Yeah it does. On your homescreen press menu, then preferences. In advanced options there is something for it.
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yeah, that is for 5 rows on a screen, but you still can't have 5 icons on a row... That's what I want. I tried ADWLauncher again, but it feels so god damn slow.

Ummm, I have 5x5 icons on my desktop with the stock ADW launcher. Just check out "Settings > ADW > Screen prefs > Desktop cols/Desktop rows"

AdbTool: The Automated Life

Ok so this started out as a small project to make my day to day phone functions easier and quicker but I thought I might share it incase anyone thought my AdbTool was helpful or just nice to have.
Functions so far:
1. Check for device
2. Push or Pull a File
3. Install .apk
4. Reboot
5. Root your Droid X
6. Change bootanimation
7. Push framework (specifically for framework)
8. issue whatever adb command you need to with out the extra typing
9. Set project
10. Error log
11. Clean up folder
There are more functions to come in the future so let me know if you like this script and what you wanna see added. There is no install just unzip and open the .bat file.

This sounds great! Though I'm on Linux machine, so I don't think ill be able to use it :/
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No sorry, I should have specified. It is a Windows script... Just wait though, because Sunday I will be getting a desktop that is already running linux. If you really want I will take the time to make a script to run for linux?
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rooting the dx doesnt work for me :/

Huh... what is happening when you enter that option? Sorry for the long time for me to post I missed the email alert.
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I'm assuming this doesnt allow root for 2.3.3 ota correct?
since all I see is rageagainstthecage in the files

This looks like a really useful program! I might do some work this weekend on it and see if I can get it working for the DROID 2 and port it over to UNIX machines.
If I set it up for unix I will add an SBF option too.
Woa just realized this is a really old thread

ljbaumer said:
This looks like a really useful program! I might do some work this weekend on it and see if I can get it working for the DROID 2 and port it over to UNIX machines.
If I set it up for unix I will add an SBF option too.
Woa just realized this is a really old thread
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Yeah, this thread is quite old (almost a year) and I am sure the program/script needs to be updated to work.
It is a good idea though (if it can be updated)
D.

I'd like to make a request for a Mount and UnMount command.
fyi....you spelled Folders wrong in the main menu "Floders"

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I can make the program for yall. Yall just need something for shell or a gui for windows?

whatever's easier for you, either would be appreciated it

i have adb properly installed by doing adb devices in cmd it shows my dx
but when i use your tool it says it cannot find the path specific

[MOD] Phone APP Const. Ringtone Vol. with Inst.[CWM Flashable](updated 1/24/2011)

Hi guys this is a MOD for Vibrant ported from i9000 forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=759537) to remove annoying Samsung incremental ringtone "feature"
Update:
Attached file is a Tested Bionix-V CWM update.zip, should work on any deodexed KA7 ROM
Also note you can use this on an odexed rom as long as you delete the phone.odex file.
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Install instructions:
1. Reboot in recovery.
2. Apply ConstantRT-Phone.zip update.
3. Reboot the phone.
Notes:
-The update clear dalvik-cache to avoid issues (reboot should take a bit longer the first time after applying this).
-If you want to apply Phone.apk manually just extract apk from the zip file and copy over /system/app/ (root needed)
if you want make it for your ROM just follow the following steps.
Thanks to:
s15274n, YetisAreReal, MoWeb and Br1cK'd from think tank thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863033
the_ozyrys from i9000 forum goes the credits for finding this.
Detailed procedure for making the mod:
0. Download Apk Manager from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
1. Get your Phone.apk (/system/app/Phone.apk) and copy it to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding.
2. Get twframework-res.apk (system/framework/twframework-res.apk) and copy it to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding.
3. Open Apk Manager running Script.bat inside apk_manager folder.
4. Choose option 22 and select the number corresponding to Phone.apk.
4.5. Choose option 19 (compression level) and select 7 (maybe works with 9, i just tried with 7 and worked).
5. Choose option 10 and when asked drag twframework-res.apk to it.
3. Open folder with Phone source (<Apk Manager folder>\projects\Phone.apk\smali\com\android\phone ).
4. Open file Ringer$1.smali with your favourite text editor.
5. Find lines (2 lines) that reads:
Code:
invoke-virtual {v1, v5, v4, v3}, Landroid/media/AudioManager;->setStreamVolume(III)V
6. Delete this lines, save the file.
7. Go back to Apk Manager and choose option 11, when asked if a system apk choose "yes", then when asked if u want to put aditional files say "yes".
8. When "Press any key to continue . . ." appears go to apk_manager\keep\ and remove classes.dex (this is the compiled modified data or something ), then press Enter to finish.
9. Put the phone into Flight mode.
10. Go to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding and push unsignedPhone.apk as Phone.apk into /system/app folder
10.5 Turn Flight mode off and/or reboot the phone to avoid FCs.
11. Enjoy constant-volume ringtones.

Can you give a bit more info about apk_manager? Thank you...

Thanks for making it work was not working no matter what I tried I am guessing the twframework-res.apk had something to do with it. Also note you can use this on an odexed rom as long as you delete the phone.odex file.

dasunsrule32 said:
Can you give a bit more info about apk_manager? Thank you...
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Man, glad you found the way. Three of us in think tank have been going crazy trying to get this to work. I still haven't tested personally, but will soon.
Edited: would be nice to see a little credit thrown to the three of us that have actually been working on this publically in that think tank. I'm sure you've been following it and learning from our trials, which is what this community is about, but just sayin.
Ginger Clone's of the World Unite! Via the XDA App

Br1cK'd said:
Man, glad you found the way. Three of us in think tank have been going crazy trying to get this to work. I still haven't tested personally, but will soon.
Edited: would be nice to see a little credit thrown to the three of us that have actually been working on this publically in that think tank. I'm sure you've been following it and learning from our trials, which is what this community is about, but just sayin.
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There u go!!!

Muchas gracias senior! I am about to hijack a laptop at the airport and give this a shot. Ok, wrong choice of words, but you get my drift. My apk wil be GingerClone final, I will post my results,and we can get this rolled out to other roms.
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Thanks Worked like a charm - Nero V3.

d3xt3rlab said:
Hi guys this is a MOD for Vibrant ported from i9000 forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=759537) to remove annoying Samsung incremental ringtone "feature"
Attached file is a Tested Modded Nero V3 ROM Phone.apk, should work on any deodexed JL5 ROM
if you want make it for your ROM just follow the following steps.
Thanks to:
s15274n, YetisAreReal, MoWeb and Br1cK'd from think tank thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863033
the_ozyrys from i9000 forum goes the credits for finding this.
Detail procedure for making the mod:
0. Download Apk Manager from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
1. Get your Phone.apk (/system/app/Phone.apk) and copy it to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding.
2. Get twframework-res.apk (system/framework/twframework-res.apk) and copy it to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding.
3. Open Apk Manager running Script.bat inside apk_manager folder.
4. Choose option 22 and select the number corresponding to Phone.apk.
4.5. Choose option 19 (compression level) and select 7 (maybe works with 9, i just tried with 7 and worked).
5. Choose option 10 and when asked drag twframework-res.apk to it.
3. Open folder with Phone source (<Apk Manager folder>\projects\Phone.apk\smali\com\android\phone ).
4. Open file Ringer$1.smali with your favourite text editor.
5. Find lines (2 lines) that reads:
Code:
invoke-virtual {v1, v5, v4, v3}, Landroid/media/AudioManager;->setStreamVolume(III)V
6. Delete this lines, save the file.
7. Go back to Apk Manager and choose option 11, when asked if a system apk choose "yes", then when asked if u want to put aditional files say "yes".
8. When "Press any key to continue . . ." appears go to apk_manager\keep\ and remove classes.dex (this is the compiled modified data or something ), then press Enter to finish.
9. Put the phone into Flight mode.
10. Go to apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding and push unsignedPhone.apk as Phone.apk into /system/app folder
10.5 Turn Flight mode off and/or reboot the phone to avoid FCs.
11. Enjoy constant-volume ringtones.
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DUDE!!!! It's alive, it's alive. Nice tutorial.
I hit the thanks button and for Br1cK'd also because he tried to help me.

I assume I need to adb push this to install it?

beren28 said:
I assume I need to adb push this to install it?
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Or you can use root explorer and just copy it over from the SD card. Remember to enable flight mode first and reboot.

Once in a great while flight delays are a good thing. Was able to bribe a very nice person at the bar fir use of their laptop in exchange for drinks. Gave this bad boy anothr run, and after more than a few frustrating days of fc's and this not working, it finally works!
Big thanks to all who collaborated in getting this to the Vibrant. s15274n, Yetis, MoWeb, d3xt3r, it took us a little bit to figure it out, but we got it. Of course all credit goes to the_ozyrys who found the original fix for the i-9000.
I do think that deleting the classes.dex when compiling as a system app is the key. I followed the steps in the op, only thing I did differently was decompile with option 9 instead of 10, and didnt need the dependencies that way. Recompiled as a system app, keeping all but the classes.dex. Went to flight mode, then renamed my original phone.apk from system/app, and pushed the file as per the op. Basically I did everything the same accept for using option 9 to decompile. This works perfectly. No fc's, and on any volume level I have a steady ringer.
I can't post the apk right now, thought I'd be able to if I logged onto the website rather than the app from my phone, no dice, but I will post it the first chance I get.
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Edited: APK attached, this is only known to work on GingerClone Final, build date 12/21. Repeat, I made this from GingerClone, and it may not, probably won't, work for other roms. Backup your files as always. Not with this apk, but I have been stuck in an fc loop with previous attempts and needed to push the stock one via adb, probably won't happen, but a word to the wise.

Can we get a easier way to install this mod? My computer is toast and only able to do things directly on my phone
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Vinsane said:
Can we get a easier way to install this mod? My computer is toast and only able to do things directly on my phone
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Its a rom specific mod as per the i9000 thread. And a new one would need to be made for each rom to match changes made to the respective roms and frameworks. Its not a one size fits all mod. D3xt3r posted one for jl5, specifically nero v3, if that matches your rom you can move it over using your favorite root explorer app directly from your phone.
Ginger Clone's of the World Unite! Via the XDA App

that's kinda funny... my friend disliked my phone because of the volume increasing "feature". if this works, i wonder what he'll say lol

Br1cK'd said:
Its a rom specific mod as per the i9000 thread. And a new one would need to be made for each rom to match changes made to the respective roms and frameworks. Its not a one size fits all mod. Dext3r posted one for jl5, specifically nero v3, if that matches your rom you can move it over using your favorite root explorer app directly from your phone.
I have Nero V3. So just download the apk and install using astro?
Sorry for the noob questions. Just don't want to screw anything up.
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Yes you should be able to download his .apk and use it since you are on the same rom. Here is mine for stock JL5 odex/deodex.

Anyone do this for stock JL5?

I am using the attached Phone.apk from Post #1 for Nero V3.The only FC I get is when in Settings->Wireless and network-> selecting Mobile network= FC
EDIT: sorry the FC had nothing to do with the Phone.apk. It was due to the throttle mod I had.

This was running great when I installed it yesterday. Then today I kept getting dropped calls and FC's. I've since reverted and everything is fine. Can't figure out why it worked for a day then decided to give problems.
Running Nero v3 JL5

Noobs guide to signing an APK with a Private Key

Noobs guide to signing an APK with a Private Key
Credit:
Tommytomatoe - For walking me through the setup/process/commands.
What you'll need to sign an APK.
SDK found here>> Java SDK
*For most users the java_ee_sdk-6u3-jdk7-windows.exe will be the one selected.
*After Install, restart your PC.
Next, open your command prompt
Type: cd C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin
*It highly likely, the jre1.6.... will be different. If it's close, then select it. I prefer to type cd c:\pro(pressing tab will automatically complete/find the remaining part of the directory)
If you're on Windows 7, the correct path is
Code:
c:\program files\Java\jdk1.7.0_01\bin
Creating your Private Key
Make sure you're in the directory stated above. We will now create a signed key. Below is an example of what we're going to do. I'll break it down in noob terms after.
Code:
keytool -genkey -v -keystore $KEYSTORE -alias $ALIAS -keyalg RSA -keysize 2048 -validity 10000
skin.keystore meaning
The part of the command that contains your information will be skin.keystore and 12215. The "skin" part of skin.keystore is your release key name. I named my skin because this key will be for all the Skins I upload to the market.
[Q] Do I need to have .keystore after my key name?
[A] Yes. It must look like: skin.keystore otherwise the command will not be complete.
12215 meaning
This is like a second password. Remember this, because it will be referenced when signing an APK. I used 12215. You can use johnsmith or anything else.
keytool -genkey -v -keystore skin.keystore -alias 12215 -keyalg RSA -keysize 2048 -validity 10000
Code:
keytool -genkey -v -keystore SAMPLE.keystore -alias SAMPLE -keyalg RSA -keysize 2048 -validity 10000
In the above my key is called "SAMPLE.keystore". Its alias (kind of like an additional password) is "SAMPLE". After you hit enter it will prompt for password. When you type it won't show up on screen (to protect your password)
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-Tommytomatoe
Here is an example of the above:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Keep in mind, if you don't remember your alias you won't be able to use your key
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**IMPORTANT
After you press enter to create the key, it will prompt you for a password. The program mask your password so others won't see it. So when you type it will appear as if no password is being entered.
Your key is stored in the directory you created it in. You won't need to find the file when signing an APK, because it's stored for you already. I'll go into detail of how to access your password in the next step.
How to sign an APK with the Private Key you created.
Anytime you sign an APK, you'll need to open command prompt then type:
Code:
cd c:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_26\bin
*Keep in mind your jdk1.6.0... might be different than the above.
The following is an example of what you'll copy and paste into command prompt.
Code:
jarsigner -verbose -keystore skin.keystore -signedjar DRAG-DROP-RENAME-APK-NAME DRAG-DROP alias
In the above example, "DRAG-DROP-RENAME-APK-NAME" is telling you to drag your APK into the command prompt and to rename it. Example below.
You can see below my command prompt after I dragged and dropped my apk into cmd. I also deleted "DRAG-DROP alias" from the command line to make it easier to see the changes I'm doing.
After you drag and drop, rename your apk to "New-NOVSKIN1.apk", shown below.
Below you'll see, after I renamed the apk, I dragged and dropped the same apk from above into the command directory again. This time, we're not going to rename it. Instead, after you drop it a second time into command prompt, we're going to type our alias at the end. Pictured below:
**NOTE
The reason we drag and drop is to SAVE TIME. Tommytomatoe showed me this shortcut and it saves a ton of time from having to type everything out.
After entering this command, and executing it, the apk will now be signed. Congrats!

Do you still have the example pictures? This tutorial would help me no end but I'm struggling to make sense of it without any examples!! (newbie, I know!)

ffdiablos said:
Do you still have the example pictures? This tutorial would help me no end but I'm struggling to make sense of it without any examples!! (newbie, I know!)
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Sure bro. My old server went down so I'll need to reload them again. I'll get to it when I can. You can always pm me for help.
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That's great news, thanks for your help. I'm starting to find there are some very helpful people on this site!

I don't seem to be able to drag and drop the .apk into CMD. Not sure if I'm doing anything wrong. I'm running windows 7 if that helps at all. Other than that it was a very clear and helpful tutorial. Just stuck there...ya, i know, im a newb XD
Thanks
~Vrawr
Edit:I followed everything spot on up to that point. And as I drag the .apk into CMD there's the plus sign by the mouse to show that it can be added, but once I release it into CMD, it doesn't appear...hence my problem

rawrv42 said:
I don't seem to be able to drag and drop the .apk into CMD. Not sure if I'm doing anything wrong. I'm running windows 7 if that helps at all. Other than that it was a very clear and helpful tutorial. Just stuck there...ya, i know, im a newb XD
Thanks
~Vrawr
Edit:I followed everything spot on up to that point. And as I drag the .apk into CMD there's the plus sign by the mouse to show that it can be added, but once I release it into CMD, it doesn't appear...hence my problem
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I haven't a clue why that's happening. Maybe you don't have the latest jdk or sdk installed. I'm also running Windows Seven.
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raider3bravo said:
I haven't a clue why that's happening. Maybe you don't have the latest jdk or sdk installed. I'm also running Windows Seven.
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I made sure I had the latest JDK installed several times. As for the SDK I downloaded the one you provided, the Java SDK. I am probably just going to redownload everything.
Thanks for your time,
Vrawr

okay, so i redownloaded everything and tried all over again. (i still couldnt drag in the app so i typed the directory in manually) and even with hours of effort, i ended with the message:
Error: Could not find or load main class sun.security.tools.Jarsigner
CMD doesnt close or anything, just that error appears...
Any ideas?
Thanks,
~Vrawr

rawrv42 said:
okay, so i redownloaded everything and tried all over again. (i still couldnt drag in the app so i typed the directory in manually) and even with hours of effort, i ended with the message:
Error: Could not find or load main class sun.security.tools.Jarsigner
CMD doesnt close or anything, just that error appears...
Any ideas?
Thanks,
~Vrawr
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That's complicated. I wish I knew an answer but I know enough to make me dangerous.

Thanks Raider, I had no idea about signing with private keys. Is this why certain Market Apps can't be decompiled?
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I'm guessing certain apk's need a specific com.htc.resources.apk and framework-res.apk to be decompiled. For example, I can't decompile apk's/skins for Sense 3.5 without first having those apk's that signar needs to decompile. I hope that makes sense. Nice works on your themes. Check out my latest thread on my modified skin. It's the first of it's kind and was just released 5 minutes ago. No joke.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1471529

raider3bravo said:
I'm guessing certain apk's need a specific com.htc.resources.apk and framework-res.apk to be decompiled. For example, I can't decompile apk's/skins for Sense 3.5 without first having those apk's that signar needs to decompile. I hope that makes sense. Nice works on your themes. Check out my latest thread on my modified skin. It's the first of it's kind and was just released 5 minutes ago. No joke.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1471529
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Whoa man that is nice! I couldn't figure out how to get to the clock tabs, but I see you're hacking away at it lol
Awesome Work!
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mpitcher225 said:
Whoa man that is nice! I couldn't figure out how to get to the clock tabs, but I see you're hacking away at it lol
Awesome Work!
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Thanks man. All you need to do is modify
0x00000bfd.dat.png
0x0000197f.dat.png
These are found in the m10 file inside the asset folder of your skin. Hope that helps and thanks.

raider3bravo said:
Thanks man. All you need to do is modify
0x00000bfd.dat.png
0x0000197f.dat.png
These are found in the m10 file inside the asset folder of your skin. Hope that helps and thanks.
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On 3.5? I did everything on my 2.1 & 3.0 skins and they work right. It's the 3.5 skins I don't know how to do
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mpitcher225 said:
On 3.5? I did everything on my 2.1 & 3.0 skins and they work right. It's the 3.5 skins I don't know how to do
Swyped from my Epic 4g Touch
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That's easy. Just use an m10 file from Sense 3.0 and place it in a sense 3.5 asset folder. PM me and I'll send you my gmail for chat.
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lol thanks for the heads up.
I didn't realize there were apps on the market that signed .apk on the phone. I did just that, signed with an app on the market on my phone. Worked like a charm. So many hours of my life wasted hahaha
Thanks again,
~Vrawr

rawrv42 said:
lol thanks for the heads up.
I didn't realize there were apps on the market that signed .apk on the phone. I did just that, signed with an app on the market on my phone. Worked like a charm. So many hours of my life wasted hahaha
Thanks again,
~Vrawr
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Ya but doesn't it just test sign it by using that market application. I don't think it actually uses a private key to sign it. This thread is for signing with a private key not signing using a test key.
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Signed and zipaligned my apk succesfully using this method but I keep getting this error when I try to upload to Google Play: "Google Play does not accept apks signed with certificates issued by Android team. Create a new certificate that is valid for at least 50 years.".
I'm lost....

12MaNy said:
Signed and zipaligned my apk succesfully using this method but I keep getting this error when I try to upload to Google Play: "Google Play does not accept apks signed with certificates issued by Android team. Create a new certificate that is valid for at least 50 years.".
I'm lost....
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50 years? That's funny if you ask me.

SevereDeceit said:
50 years? That's funny if you ask me.
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Yeah, it used to be 25 years....and I thought that was ridiculous. Kind of a bummer. I'd like to use this method to sign/zipalign because IMO, its easier than exporting with Eclipse.