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[Q] Modify build.prop

I i want to modify build.prop, will i need a program to find it in my phone? i found the one in root file explorer but it wont let me modify it so i can make icons bigger . Any help for the noob. Only asking as new thread because i have friends who want to find out too...

If you long press on the file in root explorer you can thumb down to: open with text editor...
Then after you save it it automatically makes a copy of the original file just in case you need to revert
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Vandelay007 said:
If you long press on the file in root explorer you can thumb down to: open with text editor...
Then after you save it it automatically makes a copy of the original file just in case you need to revert
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Correct, also make sure you're in r/w, not r/o otherwise it won't let you edit or save

Very true my friend! I forgot to mention that!
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How do I switch to that?: -)
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When you open root explorer you will see a box at the top that says Mount RW...tap on that
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It ends up that I don't have root explorer and can't buy it. Is there another program like that, that I can use.
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If your running cm6 estrongs file explorer has a root privileged mode

Well I screwed with it till 178 looked good. My phone looks amazing now with nothing really list in apps...... yet. Thanks!
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andronut said:
Well I screwed with it till 178 looked good. My phone looks amazing now with nothing really list in apps...... yet. Thanks!
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No problem, glad you got it looking like you want
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someone knows hot to modify build.prop from pc before flashing a rom? It works if i use the block note?

Bologna said:
someone knows hot to modify build.prop from pc before flashing a rom? It works if i use the block note?
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Even though you're on another phone, if your rom is in a zip format. You can simply:
- Unzip the rom
- Locate the build.prop
- Open it with wordpad or notepad++
- Edit it
- Save it
- Rezip the rom
- Flash

Well he would also have to edit the update script if he doesn't use a program like winrar or 7zip. Simply extracting the rom zip and making edits to the bp then rezipping the rom won't work. When he goes to flash it if I'm not mistaking it will give the update script error.
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Boot sound

Can someone help me get my boot sound back most of the roms are without I'm on FireFly_2.1_Clock and the ujgl2 modem I have wav file i've tried sticking it in the system/etc file the system/media/ui file do i need to rebuild the bootanimation.zip file? Or change something in the xml?
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Sorry UGJL2 modem
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Hydro360 said:
Can someone help me get my boot sound back most of the roms are without I'm on FireFly_2.1_Clock and the ujgl2 modem I have wav file i've tried sticking it in the system/etc file the system/media/ui file do i need to rebuild the bootanimation.zip file? Or change something in the xml?
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Custom boot sounds don't work with the cappy kernels that have a modded playlogo1 file, which we need to have custom boot animations, and all of the current dev kernels use. It just doesn't work.

If you build roms in the rom kitchen, you can restore boot sounds with sgs tools
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[GUIDE] Revert from a 2.3 rom back to 2.2 with cwm

ever wanted to flash back to froyo but didnt want to use the almighty odin? well here is a simple solution that should let u install froyo on a gb build without any errors
1.open the 2.2 rom you want to flash on the file explorer on your computer then click into the META-INF folder then com, google, android, and u will see the file updater script, delete that file (if u have problems getting that to delete use a program like winrar)
2.put the updater script u downloaded in replace of the old one (if winrar or any other program made u unzip the file and didnt zip it back up automaticlly make sure its done then place the file back to your phone and flash away
dont forget about the thanks button
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16409955&postcount=48

could this be used via root explorer?? With no PC needed at all?
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bdubs4200 said:
could this be used via root explorer?? With no PC needed at all?
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if u can get the files in the correct place, give it a try

As long as your not on a cm7 based rom u can just flash the rom....

If anyone tried this an it worked plz let me know have broken USB port an can't risk my phone since its my connection to outside world lmao an will hit thanks button
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will this work for cm7/cm7 based rom

krackers said:
will this work for cm7/cm7 based rom
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Yea that's what he is talking about regual 2.3 roms u can just go back but not cm try it out an let me know
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Nice it should be really usefull. I would try it but im not on cm7.
But you should put that on the title and op that it is for cm7 based roms(if it is)
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es7241 said:
Nice it should be really usefull. I would try it but im not on cm7.
But you should put that on the title and op that it is for cm7 based roms(if it is)
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its pretty much based for cm7/miui possibly even jvq/jvr roms havent tried it much on those

Plz
My pc is acting up an i cant edit file so could someone make one for me an upload thanks button will be hit

This is helpful, but you have to know why first. The difference is the difference in the install scripts. In CWM versions before CWM3, we used amend scripting. Amend scripting is no longer supported in CWM3 and above, it now uses edify scripting.
Kernels that contain recovery prior to CWM3, you can flash the old scripts just fine. For example, cmenards latest JVQ based kernel supports both amend and edify scripting, and is based off CWM 2.5.x.x.
Its all in knowing what you are running, and what's compatible.
I wont get too preachy on this, but Odin is your friend, nothing to be scared or wary of, and with regular use to actually set you back to stock, will create a much better running environment for your Vibrant experience. Shortcuts around it will eventually cause all kinds of issues.
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gamikzone said:
if u can get the files in the correct place, give it a try
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I'm sensing a "go ahead and F#Ck it up see what happens and let me know" sort of vibe....??
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I can't get this to work I used astro file to place updater script in the rom an then deleted old one then tried to flash it says installing then it abort what am I doing wrong also tried win rar
Edit:did not work install aborted
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Wondering
Has this worked for anyone?

The OP missed some key points in this "guide".
If your zip file is using is using the old amend scripting, then there will be one file called update-script (not updater).
The newer scripts, edify scripting, uses two files, update-binary and updater-script, and you need both files if your kernel or recovery method is cwm3 or later, edify scripting only.
Or you could save a dev a future headache, and just use Odin.
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Br1cK'd said:
The OP missed some key points in this "guide".
If your zip file is using is using the old amend scripting, then there will be one file called update-script (not updater).
The newer scripts, edify scripting, uses two files, update-binary and updater-script, and you need both files if your kernel or recovery method is cwm3 or later, edify scripting only.
Or you could save a dev a future headache, and just use Odin.
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Well the rom i used has both of those Eugene rom which zip is edify an when i flashed it was doing kernel then it started to flashed words disapperd an came back it an then it rebooted and then it looped on flash part

I'm just going to say, if you can use ODIN, do it.

Jasonhunterx said:
Well the rom i used has both of those Eugene rom which zip is edify an when i flashed it was doing kernel then it started to flashed words disapperd an came back it an then it rebooted and then it looped on flash part
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You're talking about his last deadhorse kernel. That one, if memory serves me, even has a pre-kernel flash that you did through sgs kernel flasher, then the rom and full kernel. Coming from that one friend, I do believe Odin is your only option.
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I'm just going to say, if you can use ODIN, do it.
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And if you can't, find a friend with a pc you can use for ten minutes.
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im sorry if this hasnt worked for anyone who wants to downgrade and not use odin, i must of missed that part about updater vs update i will look in to it

Can't Odin broken USB port have warranty but phone is currently off so can't replace an I need battery life
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How To make flashable zips

Hi can someone give a short tutorial how To make a flashable zip like gapps. I want To make my own For my apps so i dont have To install all manually
Thx 4 help
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Use zip from attachment, open in eg. winrar, (don`t extract), and place your apks in /apps, close (winrar), install zip with CWM.

Thx i will give IT a try. when i extract IT and repack it isnt IT working anymore and when why?sry For questions but i always want To learn
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Possibly you have to resign the zip, if you extract and repack it.

how decompile system.ext4.img

How i can decompile system.ext4.img on windows? and how I can recompile?

I dont know for sure, it has something to do with a file called uyaffs if i remember correctly on windows. U can unpack it but if u want to do things about android it is best to use a linux os. It is much easier.
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Hazou said:
I dont know for sure, it has something to do with a file called uyaffs if i remember correctly on windows. U can unpack it but if u want to do things about android it is best to use a linux os. It is much easier.
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unyaffs work with yaffs partitions, dont work with ext4

Hmm then i dont know, never used a ext4.img on windows sry
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I'm on linux and use this to decompile : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
Seems it works on windows + cygwin
Just put img files in the good folder and this tool will create meta-inf and system folders with everything inside
To recompile you may try this method :
- flash the compiled rom with cwm
- make a backup and you'll get an img file
Btw, dsixda's kitchen can deodex the rom too
Hope it'll help

Thanks
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Okay so im totally lost. im a complete n00b when it comes to this. I have a CMW backup but I want to make certain mods and then make a flashable odin TAR file for the S3, how could I do it

kalanir said:
Okay so im totally lost. im a complete n00b when it comes to this. I have a CMW backup but I want to make certain mods and then make a flashable odin TAR file for the S3, how could I do it
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you find it?
download an app called ext2explore
That will enable you to view the image and then extract it if you want.