(Q) phone dpi - Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How can i make the phone run 145 or 140 dpi without phone apps fc? Any help would be great as you may get a rom release by me

I don't think this is possible.

Hmm i thought there would be a way to edit the apk to run those dpi's

Ive seen a rom running on a higher dpi so it IS possible.

One that works with our Ace (at least on CM7 vo-1 based ROMs) is LCD Density Modder

Try to set it in:
ro.sf.lcd_density in build.prop
I change mine using ROM toolbox pro.
Let me know if this worked
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I have been running at 140 since I posted and haven't noticed any difference at all

You need somethink like root explorer to get into your system folder, copy build.prop to your sdcard, open it up at your computer and then search for this:
ro.sf.lcd_density=[Your density]
For MDPI on 3,5" is 160 normal, but for you it may be like this:
ro.sf.lcd_density=150
or
ro.sf.lcd_density=145
Copy the saved file back to sd-card, do a backup of the old one, and put the ney one into the /system folder
Let me know if it helped

ok will try, but wouldnt that still make the phone and dialertab fc

I'm still on 140 and not one fc

121C4 said:
I'm still on 140 and not one fc
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i changed it in build prop and still FC

When I used to use 140 DPI I actually had no problem with FC's, maybe I just never ran into such app that would FC because of the change of DPI.
However, I used the app "LCD Density" to change my DPI, it should probably have the same effect as manually modifying the script but you could give it a shot.

yeah well iv been trying to change it different ways, but im not sure if it can be done on stock rom

winxuser said:
i changed it in build prop and still FC
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winxuser said:
yeah well iv been trying to change it different ways, but im not sure if it can be done on stock rom
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can you do it or not? Which apps force close? Why bother with stock ROM? It sucks!
I'm still running at 140 and can't see any difference graphically but it feels like my battery its lasting longer and the ui is more responsive. Might be a placebo.

121C4 said:
can you do it or not? Which apps force close? Why bother with stock ROM? It sucks!
I'm still running at 140 and can't see any difference graphically but it feels like my battery its lasting longer and the ui is more responsive. Might be a placebo.
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nope havent been able to do it,, why stock rom,, i was going to make a rom based on stock,,, its phone.apk and dialertab.apk that force close i havent had a problem with any other program....

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[PATCH] Ivanmmj's 0.7 / 0.71 Music Fix

This update.zip will replace the default non working HTC Music App and widget with the deodexed Music.APK from Flan it is a temporary fix for those wanting there music. Once again this is not the HTC Music App, it simply replaced it. Enjoy.
Flash from Amon_ra Recovery:
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Download Now (Mirrors)
*** Thanks to csshih for testing and Primary Download ***
Ok
I'm on that right now... hopefully will be done here shortly...
Android22 said:
I'm on that right now... hopefully will be done here shortly...
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it wont load!!!!!
i have already tried adding the htcmusic.apk/and .odex to the 0.7 it wont even boot
fix is not using 0.7 the deodexed apks makes it slower anyways, maybe the optimized pngs makes up for it though
you could install the music app from the nexus one, i saw it floating around one of the forums. it does work on ivans 7 rom. that would prolly be the easiest fix.
jamezelle said:
it wont load!!!!!
i have already tried adding the htcmusic.apk/and .odex to the 0.7 it wont even boot
fix is not using 0.7 the deodexed apks makes it slower anyways, maybe the optimized pngs makes up for it though
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Oh, I meant installing 5.4 and getting the data folders and apk....
You still need them?
Android22 said:
Oh, I meant installing 5.4 and getting the data folders and apk....
You still need them?
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if you take system/app from 5.4 you might as well run 5.4 lol
that was like the only thing he messed with btwn 0.5.4 and 0.7
...Well ok
jamezelle said:
if you take system/app from 5.4 you might as well run 5.4 lol
that was like the only thing he messed with btwn 0.5.4 and 0.7
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Sounds good, 5.4 was very stable for me, didn't notice any change in performance
Ok... now installing 5.4.
Android22 said:
Sounds good, 5.4 was very stable for me, didn't notice any change in performance
Ok... now installing 5.4.
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i like 5.4 aswell its very stable
and thats what i will continue to base my roms off of until a newer leak comes
Jam - The /data/data folder is whats needed as well, Took me all morning to get the taskmanager app I use running again. Its worked on several others that force closed. Im going to attempt to get it working w/ the deodexed files just need all of them to experiment.
FireSokar said:
Jam - The /data/data folder is whats needed as well, Took me all morning to get the taskmanager app I use running again. Its worked on several others that force closed. Im going to attempt to get it working w/ the deodexed files just need all of them to experiment.
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/data/data doesnt come with a rom it is created after booting a rom
Right, but it doesnt properly create on some apps - its empty. Best example is to use wingtseng's task manager from the market, You will see what im talking about.
I stand corrected

[USER][CM9/ICS][5-28 PATCH NO LONGER NEEDED] CM9 240 dpi with Soft Navigation Keys

PATCH NO LONGER NEEDED!
This post used to discuss a patch I made to show the Navigation Keys in Phone GUI mode. I am happy to announce that the patch is no longer needed.
In CM9 the Phone GUI is activated anytime you set the lcd density to anything higher than 160 dpi. With the Nook Color when you go to the Phone GUI the navigation keys are suppressed.
There is a method to activate the Navigation Bar that requires no patches or zip flashes. Just add the two lines below to your local.prop file in /data. I recommend using local.prop instead of build.prop so that it is not necessary to re-edit the file after each flash of a new ROM. If you do not have this file, create an empty txt file and put these two lines in it:
qemu.sf.lcd_density=240
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
The first line tells your system to change lcd density to put it in phone gui. You can change the 240 number to any number above 160 and the phone gui will be displayed.
The second line tells your system that your hardware has no physical keys and enables the soft key navigation bar.
Reboot.
If you want to return to 160 dpi and the tablet gui, just delete or comment out the two lines above and reboot.
Also CM has added the ability to customize the navigation bar. Go to settings, system, navigation bar and it will tell you how to do it. You can move the buttons around, add buttons, change how they perform, etc.
5-28-2012 is the last day I will be making patches.
No-moar zips! Yay!
Edit (6-24): Removed last patch. Too many users will still downloading it and it does not work properly with the current nightlies.
Removed screenshots
The board lists the latest version as only being a few bytes compared to the other earlier versions of this, is this a sign of a bad upload?
Will be giving the second to last version a try to see if this is what I hope it will be.. Thanks!
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk
bornagainpenguin said:
The board lists the latest version as only being a few bytes compared to the other earlier versions of this, is this a sign of a bad upload?
Will be giving the second to last version a try to see if this is what I hope it will be.. Thanks!
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk
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I still see 4.1MB as the size of rev 11, which is the latest.
Okay, that's screwy. On my nook it said it was only a few bytes, but now on my phone it is listing the same size as the others. Sorry for wasting your time.
Oh, a quick question while I have your attention --is there any way to get the two status layout but with a lower dpi (160)? Or are we stuck choosing between phone and tablet interface if we want more screen space?
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bornagainpenguin said:
Oh, a quick question while I have your attention --is there any way to get the two status layout but with a lower dpi (160)? Or are we stuck choosing between phone and tablet interface if we want more screen space?
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Not sure what you mean by two status layout. Do you mean status at top and navigation on bottom?
160 always gives you the tablet layout with the status bar at the bottom, with the battery and time, etc there. You can use other launchers that allow you to modify such things as icon grid layout, etc, but the full status bar remains at the bottom.
If you set anything above 160 (180, for example), it goes to phone mode with the status bar at the top, and if you use my patch, the navigation bar will be at the bottom. You can change the density to anything above 160 and my patch will work. I just chose 240 because it is what I like and gives the most market compatibility. After applying my patch, just change the value in build.prop in /system (ro.sf.lcd_density=).
Yeah, that's what I meant. I will probably give 180dpi a try next time I use the nightlies. Going to mess around with CM7.2 Kang and see how it goes. Thanks for everything, I really hope your patch is made a default option once CM9 goes stable.
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Could you please check the last file again? This one: update-softkey-240dpi-4-17-Rev13.zip Thanks.
I can see it to be the same size as the others, but when I try to download it all I get is an html 404 page. update-softkey-240dpi-4-15-Rev12.zip downloaded just fine.
--bornagainpenguin
bornagainpenguin said:
Could you please check the last file again? This one: update-softkey-240dpi-4-17-Rev13.zip Thanks.
I can see it to be the same size as the others, but when I try to download it all I get is an html 404 page. update-softkey-240dpi-4-15-Rev12.zip downloaded just fine.
--bornagainpenguin
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It downloaded fine for me just now and 23 others have downloaded it.
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I'm also not able to download a complete Rev13. I just get a file with a length of 554. I was able to get Rev12, but it's not working with the latest builds. Thanks for all your help on this!
Sudonym said:
I'm also not able to download a complete Rev13. I just get a file with a length of 554. I was able to get Rev12, but it's not working with the latest builds. Thanks for all your help on this!
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The old versions do not work with the latest build, that's why I updated it. I just uploaded it again. Try now.
leapinlar said:
It downloaded fine for me just now and 23 others have downloaded it.
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At least ten of those were mine. I was out and about last night and yesterday morning so I tried at different places and times before asking about it. I didn't want a repeat of last time where I asked and it was fine later that day. I appreciate the effort you guys put into this kind of stuff and the last thing I want to be is a bother.
leapinlar said:
The old versions do not work with the latest build, that's why I updated it. I just uploaded it again. Try now.
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Just downloaded it on my phone and it looked like a complete package! Thanks!
update: how long is it supposed to take on reboot to apply? I'm stuck in reboot for a while now and starting to worry...
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Okay. This is not working for me at all. I don't know how many times I've flashed now. All that happens is a message about Android updating my applications and then a return to the bootanimation that never ends. Not sure where things are going wrong. :banghead:
Wish I knew what I was doing to screw things up.
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bornagainpenguin said:
Okay. This is not working for me at all. I don't know how many times I've flashed now. All that happens is a message about Android updating my applications and then a return to the bootanimation that never ends. Not sure where things are going wrong. :banghead:
Wish I knew what I was doing to screw things up.
Are you flashing the Rev13 patch with a 4/18 build? That combination works for me.
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Are you flashing the Rev13 patch with a 4/18 build? That combination works for me.
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I tried it with that build and I tried it with the one from yesterday. In both cases, I get a message about moving applications and a return to the bootanimation. Then ten or more minutes go by while the bootanimation spins with no feedback or signs of ever getting back into the GUI.
Really frustrating.
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Sorry if this is a stupid question, but will this work with Eyeballer's nightly builds (with/without opengl) or just with the one in the "work in progress" thread?
bornagainpenguin said:
I tried it with that build and I tried it with the one from yesterday. In both cases, I get a message about moving applications and a return to the bootanimation. Then ten or more minutes go by while the bootanimation spins with no feedback or signs of ever getting back into the GUI.
Really frustrating.
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk
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The update to the CM repo broke the packages I offer in Botbrew, which happens when they significantly update the framework apps. Leap's patches always seem to break at he same time. The behavior your describing is what happens when you match a patch and a ROM that are incompatible. I know you have had problems with the downloader, (trust me you're not alone.) Just, one more time, flash the latest build and the latest patch together. The repo did not update again, I can promise you that. I bet with all the flashing and patching, you just did not patch the right build.
I have swapped in the old system apps maybe fifteen times over the last couple days, I know what that behavior is. And I use my own version of leapinlar's patch, so I know exactly how it works and what that behavior means. If it is working for others it will work for you if it has downloaded correctly.
slack04 said:
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but will this work with Eyeballer's nightly builds (with/without opengl) or just with the one in the "work in progress" thread?
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The system apps work in any build for the Nook Color, opengl or not.
slack04 said:
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but will this work with Eyeballer's nightly builds (with/without opengl) or just with the one in the "work in progress" thread?
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This patch will work with eyeballer's, Samiam303's or your home built version. All you have to make sure of is that you are using a version that is reasonably close in date to the build. As CM9 evolves and improves the base files that I am patching change and old versions of the patch will not work on that build. For instance, the 4-15 patch will no longer work on 4-17 or newer builds. I try to upload new versions when that happens.
I just tested eyeballer's 4-19 non-opengl build with the 4-17 patch and it still works.
@bornagainpenguin - are you flashing the build first and booting to that to be sure the base build download is ok before you flash my patch? If you do that it should say updating only 1 application after flashing mine. You might also try manually clearing your dalvik cache. That is what it is supposed to be doing automatically when it says updating applications.
Sounds like you are having download problems with with your devices so that might be the issue too.
Sent from my Nook Color running ICS and Tapatalk
leapinlar said:
@bornagainpenguin - are you flashing the build first and booting to that to be sure the base build download is ok before you flash my patch? If you do that it should say updating only 1 application after flashing mine. You might also try manually clearing your dalvik cache. That is what it is supposed to be doing automatically when it says updating applications.
Sounds like you are having download problems with with your devices so that might be the issue too.
Sent from my Nook Color running ICS and Tapatalk
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I am making sure I boot up to a complete Android environment (beginning the setup part where they ask you which language and your google account, etc) before rebooting to recovery to install.
I just gave it another try using eyeballer's 4-19 opengl build and everything seemed to work right up to the point where I tried to set the DPI. Using Nook Color Odds and Ends results in no change. I then try LCD Resolution (Root) which results in an error on reboot:
Code:
Unfortunately, System UI has stopped.
I suppose I could just give up and accept the 240 DPI, but I really don't want my icons to be that big...
Back to CM7 with me I suppose....
--bornagainpenguin
bornagainpenguin said:
I am making sure I boot up to a complete Android environment (beginning the setup part where they ask you which language and your google account, etc) before rebooting to recovery to install.
I just gave it another try using eyeballer's 4-19 opengl build and everything seemed to work right up to the point where I tried to set the DPI. Using Nook Color Odds and Ends results in no change. I then try LCD Resolution (Root) which results in an error on reboot:
Code:
Unfortunately, System UI has stopped.
I suppose I could just give up and accept the 240 DPI, but I really don't want my icons to be that big...
Back to CM7 with me I suppose....
--bornagainpenguin
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What were you trying to set the dpi to? The best way to set it is to edit the build.prop file in /system manually. Change the line ro.sf.lcd_density=240 to some other value above 160. That line does not exist there until you flash my patch. Also make sure there is not a density line in local.prop in /data. Some of those density changing apps try to set density there and if they do, that setting never gets overwritten in a flash and always overrides what is in build.prop.
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leapinlar said:
What were you trying to set the dpi to?
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180 DPI. Trying 160 DPI just means that I lose the phone GUI
leapinlar said:
The best way to set it is to edit the build.prop file in /system manually. Change the line ro.sf.lcd_density=240 to some other value above 160. That line does not exist there until you flash my patch.
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I've never had great luck remembering the adb commands to push and pull files. I could probably try using root explorer to copy to the SDCard and do it on the netbook? Will look into this....
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Also make sure there is not a density line in local.prop in /data. Some of those density changing apps try to set density there and if they do, that setting never gets overwritten in a flash and always overrides what is in build.prop.
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Just checked that out and doesn't seem to be a factor. Thanks for bringing it up so I could eliminate it though.
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[Q] 'Device not compatible' gapps issue with new ROM (Slimbean)

Hi folks.
I would appreciate a little help with a problem I have.
I rooted and installed Slimbean (240 dpi)? plus formula84 gapps from the stock T Mobile junk. I have an odd issue when checking 'my apps' within google play which says 'Your device isn't compatible with this version.
I have tried to clear the application cache/data for play within settings and restarting.
Also, the camera seems to keep looking for external storage which is a little odd?
I would appreciate any advice immensely.
Cheers all.
Forgot to mention, Ive changed the dpi manually to 240 and ran through the general UI instructions after changing the DPI but still get the problem. Boo!
L-L said:
Forgot to mention, Ive changed the dpi manually to 240 and ran through the general UI instructions after changing the DPI but still get the problem. Boo!
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Had the same problem on first build of slimbean as well. I had to repeat the steps involving changing the DPI several times before I had success with play. The latest build of slimbean should already have DPI set to 240 and since that build ,I never had a problem. I never messed with DPI on latest build.
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Had the same problem on first build of slimbean as well. I had to repeat the steps involving changing the DPI several times before I had success with play. The latest build of slimbean should already have DPI set to 240 and since that build ,I never had a problem. I never messed with DPI on latest build.
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Thanks for replying. I thought I had the latest version. After a few goes of the same process you mentioned I managed to sort it.
Yeah, it can be a pain to get working properly. The only mirror for the 240DPI build isn't working, so the other 2 links are for the 182DPI version. Otherwise, they are exactly the same. Before flashing, you could edit the build.prop to reflect the change, and it'll make it easier for the Play Store to work right off the bat.
Bloodflame said:
Yeah, it can be a pain to get working properly. The only mirror for the 240DPI build isn't working, so the other 2 links are for the 182DPI version. Otherwise, they are exactly the same. Before flashing, you could edit the build.prop to reflect the change, and it'll make it easier for the Play Store to work right off the bat.
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Never edited build prop before but I guess I could look into it just so I know how for future reference. I'm sure its simple. Probly just open the build.prop and find where the DPI numbers are and change them?
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Never edited build prop before but I guess I could look into it just so I know how for future reference. I'm sure its simple. Probly just open the build.prop and find where the DPI numbers are and change them?
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That is exactly how to do it, or just use ROM toolbox, there is a section for build prop edits, or you can do it before you even flash the ROM. In build prop you can also edit some stuff to get an amazing benchmark, but no help to the actual performance, so kinda useless( its something with frame rates)
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Ingress DPI

What dpi should I my phone from build.prop . They recommend 480x800
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What dpi should I my phone from build.prop . They recommend 480x800
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Try setting 80, but games are usually unaffected by build.prop changes. So maybe it will work, maybe it won't.
Didn't work . You're right it doesn't work in games. Any ideea to make it work on our device?
ChunkFlip said:
Didn't work . You're right it doesn't work in games. Any ideea to make it work on our device?
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PA ROM or PAC ROM will do the job...I never tested myself though but people do claim it works.
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PA ROM or PAC ROM will do the job...I never tested myself though but people do claim it works.
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in PA or PAc, it works...i was allways set up Swype to be smaller, and it works...but not using it until they change the base, 3 months without update
tried that but the rom is unstable for me . Any app that could act like paranoid ?
Yeah there's one
Firstly install xposed installer
And then install xposed app settings
With The help of xposed app settings you can change dpi per app basis
But I don't know if it will run the game fine
And google for the apps

Stock System.UI help please!

Hello, Everyone!
I am new to XDA and I have to say I'm loving it!
I know a bit of hacking and such but for the life of me I can't grasp the concept of decompiling or recompiling apk's, i know how to do it but i get lost when it comes to editing.
I am on the new Note 4 (SM-N910T3) and every rom i've seen released for it either has 3minit battery, potato clock ect ect...
Personally i am more of a stock guy and I just want the DOG1 Stock system UI. Stock clock, stock battery, stock drop down.
Is there any way for me to acquire this? Any way i can pull it from the stock MD5 file or a place that has the stock files?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
SIDE NOTE: Does anyone know why when i boot the phone up, stock or custom rom I always get like one vibration and then 3 vibrations... not a big deal really but its just something i noticed
You can maybe get it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62368968
I haven't tried it but it looks like he posted a pure stock version of DOG1
YrrchSebor said:
You can maybe get it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62368968
I haven't tried it but it looks like he posted a pure stock version of DOG1
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Hmmm, Haven't seen that one, maybe i can make a backup of my current rom and flash this to rip the system UI. Thanks.
I was thinking maybe just download the ROM and pull the systemui apk out of the ROM zip. Then possibly you can replace your existing one with the stock one using a file manager. Not 100% sure if that would work because of force close issues.. you'd have to be able to set the permissions in time and then reboot. In any case, make a backup first for sure!
YrrchSebor said:
I was thinking maybe just download the ROM and pull the systemui apk out of the ROM zip. Then possibly you can replace your existing one with the stock one using a file manager. Not 100% sure if that would work because of force close issues.. you'd have to be able to set the permissions in time and then reboot. In any case, make a backup first for sure!
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Oh riiiiiiiiight i forgot i can do that. Blonde moment. Making a backup now and i'm gonna test it out.
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i was thinking maybe just download the rom and pull the systemui apk out of the rom zip. Then possibly you can replace your existing one with the stock one using a file manager. Not 100% sure if that would work because of force close issues.. You'd have to be able to set the permissions in time and then reboot. In any case, make a backup first for sure!
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it worked!!!! You're the man!!! Thank you
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it worked!!!! You're the man!!! Thank you
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Awesome, I'm glad it worked!

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