what is a ROM?
what is a .img?
what is the SU app you get when you root? What can you do with it?
Thanks!
Toxification said:
what is a ROM?
what is a .img?
what is the SU app you get when you root? What can you do with it?
Thanks!
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A ROM is your operating system, usually customized and packaged in a way that can be installed in recovery easily.
An .img is a disk image. Basically, an entire file system represented by a single file.
The SU binary is what apps call to in order to gain root access. Respectively, the Superuser.apk simply maintains a database of what apps are allowed access to the SU binary.
why don't they just call it an OS then like most others do?
what do you mean by represented? do you mean the files of a disk are all in one bigger file called a disk image?
so basically it asks the SU to do things that you can only do after root like modify crucial files?
thanks for the help. also could you take a screenshot of the superuser apk for me? just hit volume down and power button simultaneously.
Toxification said:
why don't they just call it an OS then like most others do?
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Why ask why? Android is the actual operating system. A ROM is a packaged version, that is usually customized.
what do you mean by represented? do you mean the files of a disk are all in one bigger file called a disk image?
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yes
so basically it asks the SU to do things that you can only do after root like modify crucial files?
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In a Linux system, if you want to make changes to protected files, you need "root" access. You acquire this by entering "su" at the command prompt. Apps that need root access have to do basically the same thing. They first acquire root permissions by accessing the su binary, and then they are free to do as needed.
thanks for the help. also could you take a screenshot of the superuser apk for me? just hit volume down and power button simultaneously.
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???
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su
soupmagnet said:
Why ask why? Android is the actual operating system. A ROM is a packaged version, that is usually customized.
yes
In a Linux system, if you want to make changes to protected files, you need "root" access. You acquire this by entering "su" at the command prompt. Apps that need root access have to do basically the same thing. They first acquire root permissions by accessing the su binary, and then they are free to do as needed.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su
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it's how we learn so a ROM is to replace the Android OS?
thanks for the link. my one looks different. is their a way to update it? and what is the benefits of getting the elite version?
Toxification said:
it's how we learn so a ROM is to replace the Android OS?
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No. A ROM is still Android. It's just an easy way to install it, and customized versions of it. Download a ROM and extract it. Take a look at the contents and you'll see that it is nothing more than the system folder, along with an updater script, and signature files (if you want any more information on this, Google it). A ROM, in the sense of modifying, is just a package that can be used to install the OS (custom or otherwise) quickly and easily.
thanks for the link. my one looks different. is their a way to update it?
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Yes, go to the androidsu website.
and what is the benefits of getting the elite version?
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Never cared enough to look into it.
soupmagnet said:
No. A ROM is still Android. It's just an easy way to install it, and customized versions of it. Download a ROM and extract it. Take a look at the contents and you'll see that it is nothing more than the system folder, along with an updater script, and signature files (if you want any more information on this, Google it). A ROM, in the sense of modifying, is just a package that can be used to install the OS (custom or otherwise) quickly and easily.
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why would you need to install what is already there (an Android OS)? or is it basically just an upgrade to the OS?
soupmagnet said:
A ROM is your operating system, usually customized and packaged in a way that can be installed in recovery easily.
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soupmagnet said:
Android is the actual operating system. A ROM is a packaged version, that is usually customized
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soupmagnet said:
No. A ROM is still Android. It's just an easy way to install it, and customized versions of it.
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How are you not getting this?
Look at the stock Kindle Fire and look at screenshots of other ROMs, then you tell me why anyone would need to install a new ROM.
soupmagnet said:
How are you not getting this?
Look at the stock Kindle Fire and look at screenshots of other ROMs, then you tell me why anyone would need to install a new ROM.
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because first you say the ROM is an OS but then you say android is the actual OS and then you say it's an easy way to install android even when you have it as default,
:walking away:
: opening door for you :
Toxification said:
because first you say the ROM is an OS but then you say android is the actual OS and then you say it's an easy way to install android even when you have it as default,
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This is a place for help but sometimes you just need to help yourself..
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/01/custom-roms-for-android-explained-and-why-you-want-them/
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didn't find that before, thanks.
so a ROM is just a customised version of the OS from what that says, is that correct?
Toxification said:
didn't find that before, thanks.
so a ROM is just a customised version of the OS from what that says, is that correct?
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Essentially, yes.
Such as an example, in the rom I'm using, I have the option to change the font color on my lock screen. (Keep in mind I'm running jelly bean on the nexus 7)
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I've searched around a bit (maybe not as long as I should've), but I don't see how to remove the stock bloatware apps that come with this phone.
Can someone point me to a guide, or give me a quick run down?
Flapjack said:
I've searched around a bit (maybe not as long as I should've), but I don't see how to remove the stock bloatware apps that come with this phone.
Can someone point me to a guide, or give me a quick run down?
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Its a pain lol. Theres so many i just gave up lol (fyi they don't take up much space)
This is the code :
Code:
adb shell
su
rm /system/app/<apk name>
pm uninstall <package name>
Just download Titanium Backup form Android Market and you can delete apks easily. HTH.
Daneshm90 said:
Its a pain lol. Theres so many i just gave up lol (fyi they don't take up much space)
This is the code :
Code:
adb shell
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rm /system/app/<apk name>
pm uninstall <package name>
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Yeah, it does seem like a PITA.
antz88c said:
Just download Titanium Backup form Android Market and you can delete apks easily. HTH.
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Maybe I'll try that. Do you have to actually do a backup/restore process before you can remove them? Or can you just remove them from the app itself?
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Just download Titanium Backup form Android Market and you can delete apks easily. HTH.
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You could do that but then ur left with a /data/data folder for ur app and its name under packages.xml.
The other thing that kills me is that a lot of these apps keep popping up for now reason. I run "Advanced Task Killer" on a frequent basis, but I'll find apps like "Slacker" sitting there, taking up memory.
I know a lot of these apps are set to run on startup.... but why are they just starting up at random times?
I feel like I have so little control over this phone... it actually scares me. I knew everything my WinMo phone was doing at all times.
Daneshm90 said:
You could do that but then ur left with a /data/data folder for ur app and its name under packages.xml.
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Can these items just be deleted?
I went to Samsung Firmwares and got the UGJG8 firmware and flashed that using Odin and 512.pit. You will get a 100% bone stock i9000m with no bloatware.
Just remember to write down your current APN settings as you will have to readd them.
antz88c said:
Just download Titanium Backup form Android Market and you can delete apks easily. HTH.
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Call me an idiot, but I can't figure out who to remove apps with this app.
Flapjack said:
Can these items just be deleted?
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They could but that would be longer, since ud have to go through packages.xml to look for ur app. In simple terms :
Its like uninstall a windows software. Your deleting its c:\program files directory whereas im going to "uninstall software" and following procedure.
BobbyTee said:
I went to Samsung Firmwares and got the UGJG8 firmware and flashed that using Odin and 512.pit. You will get a 100% bone stock i9000m with no bloatware.
Just remember to write down your current APN settings as you will have to readd them.
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How in the heck do you find that? I've been all over the Samsung site and I can only find are Windows drivers.
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Nevermind, I found it on another site. I think this is what you meant, right?:
http://samsung-firmwares.com/i9000.htm
Also, what is the difference between the I9000DTJG4 and the I9000UGJG8 firmware?
Daneshm90 said:
They could but that would be longer, since ud have to go through packages.xml to look for ur app. In simple terms :
Its like uninstall a windows software. Your deleting its c:\program files directory whereas im going to "uninstall software" and following procedure.
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Got it.
Now, is that a script I need to write for each app? I haven't even gone so far as to explore the file system, let alone write scripts. Is there a good (recommended) app for putting scripts together? ...or are you just using a notepad type editor in Windows, then copying them over via SD card?
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Got it.
Now, is that a script I need to write for each app? I haven't even gone so far as to explore the file system, let alone write scripts. Is there a good (recommended) app for putting scripts together? ...or are you just using a notepad type editor in Windows, then copying them over via SD card?
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Sure u can write a quick .bat script that does this or manually enter them in command-prompt up 2 u. Btw, what exactly is ur issue with the bloat-software ? is it the space its taking up ? or being shown in app drawer ? Cuz if ur using launcher-pro u can hide those apps from the drawer. Honestly they don't take up tht much space.
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Sure u can write a quick .bat script that does this or manually enter them in command-prompt up 2 u. Btw, what exactly is ur issue with the bloat-software ? is it the space its taking up ? or being shown in app drawer ? Cuz if ur using launcher-pro u can hide those apps from the drawer. Honestly they don't take up tht much space.
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Well, the biggest thing is that they're actually running without me opening them (eg: Slacker). That is really starting to piss me off. Secondly, they are very clutter-some. I don't have Launcher Pro, though I've heard good things about it. Is this something I get from the Marketplace? It runs instead of the Samsung interface, right?
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Just found "LauncherPro" on the Market. Looks good, but many are complaining the latest version is laggy/buggy and has obnoxious ad placement.
Does anyone have the next most recent version?
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Well, the biggest thing is that they're actually running without me opening them (eg: Slacker). That is really starting to piss me off. Secondly, they are very clutter-some. I don't have Launcher Pro, though I've heard good things about it. Is this something I get from the Marketplace? It runs instead of the Samsung interface, right?
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Nope its independent of proprietary frameworks, i.e it runs on stock.
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Nope its independent of proprietary frameworks, i.e it runs on stock.
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So would this be ok to install right now, or wait until I possibly flash the bone-stock firmware (which ironically would eliminate the included apps)?
Flapjack said:
So would this be ok to install right now, or wait until I possibly flash the bone-stock firmware (which ironically would eliminate the included apps)?
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Nope it'll run on ANY proprietary/nonproprietary android firmware which is 2.0+
I just use root explorer and delete apk+odex from system/app
fua said:
I just use root explorer and delete apk+odex from system/app
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Can you go into a little more detail? What is odex?
Its fairly easy, actually.. No apps or code needed. Go to:
Settings -> Applications -> Manage Applications
Press the menu button, and press Filter. Then change the selection to "All"
Would appreciate it if someone can explain to me the difference between a kernel and a Rom.
And also, what does it mean by "pushing to /system/app"?
Thanks in advance.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=kernel+rom
Can someone guide me on how to push an app to system/app please?
I know it has something to do with ADB but I do not know the exact steps. Thanks.
At first you need root access. Then you need an app like 'Root Explorer' and with this app you can push files into /system - folder.
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Imagine a rom as a car. The kernel would be the engine.
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sendokan said:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=kernel+rom
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How about a better answer?
A kernel is a piece of software (kind of like a program/executable) that interfaces directly with your hardware and provides a standardized interface for higher level software to use that hardware.
ROM means Read Only Memory. In this case, ROM is not the proper term but it is in common usage despite the fact that you can write it/overwrite it. Regardless of the details, for your purposes, a ROM is the higher level software that provides interfaces between the kernel and you. E.G. the libraries, windows manager, etc.
I am unsure in this context, but I think the ROM contains the CSC stuff too. The CSC contains stuff specific to a particular locale or vendor such as programs like Layar or codes for APNs.
I followed the above Let Me Google That For You link and this thread was the first one that popped up. I quickly browsed a few other threads but getting any real meaning was going to be quite tedious.
Good luck and have fun.
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How about a better answer?
A kernel is a piece of software (kind of like a program/executable) that interfaces directly with your hardware and provides a standardized interface for higher level software to use that hardware.
ROM means Read Only Memory. In this case, ROM is not the proper term but it is in common usage despite the fact that you can write it/overwrite it. Regardless of the details, for your purposes, a ROM is the higher level software that provides interfaces between the kernel and you. E.G. the libraries, windows manager, etc.
I am unsure in this context, but I think the ROM contains the CSC stuff too. The CSC contains stuff specific to a particular locale or vendor such as programs like Layar or codes for APNs.
I followed the above Let Me Google That For You link and this thread was the first one that popped up. I quickly browsed a few other threads but getting any real meaning was going to be quite tedious.
Good luck and have fun.
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first one is a thread from a year ago with exactly the same title
The kernel manages system resources and functions like a bridge between applications and hardware. One could compare it in many ways, but this is generally what it does.
Thanks all for the explanation. Will search around to understand the differences.
Lunchbox115 said:
At first you need root access. Then you need an app like 'Root Explorer' and with this app you can push files into /system - folder.
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May I know how exactly do I push the apk to /system/app? I have Root Explorer installed already.
Do I move the apk to /system/app then install it from there? Or am I supposed to install the normal way, then shift the apk from /data/app (where apps are usually installed to right?) to /system/app?
Which *.apk do you want to install?
Normally you just have to click on the *.apk (with any file manager) and you can install it.
At first, you need root.
After that, you have a few ways to do this:
Way 1: Use any File Explorer, which can get SU permission and access the system folder.
Then copy & paste
Way 2: You could connect your device to your computer with a USB cable (Debug-Mode on!).
Then you couls google a ADB tool.
Or you open the command line and type this into your cmd:
cd [drive]:\[folder where adb is located]\
adb root
After that you could find out where you are with the "ls" command.
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Lunchbox115 said:
Which *.apk do you want to install?
Normally you just have to click on the *.apk (with any file manager) and you can install it.
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I am actually trying to do this --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123830
Installing
You can install the EDT Tweaks app or you can push it to /system/app
You must push SystemUI.apk to /system/app
I don't want to make a flashable quite yet because I want more experienced users to test this out, etc
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So am I supposed to push first then install or the other way round?
I tried installing the normal way, then shifted the apk from /data/app to /system/app but received an error when I tried to open the app.
Anybody please?
Hey,
I saw this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725525
and I saw the ringtones, fonts and I'm like oh I would really like the ringtones and fonts so I downloaded them, opened the zip and took the system folder and copied them to my sd card, I copied the fonts fine, then when I copied the ringtones the phone rebooted and now it keeps rebooting, I didn't backup anything and I would really like to avoid flashing a new rom, any help?
Thanks,
Steven
SteveBenz said:
Hey,
I saw this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725525
and I saw the ringtones, fonts and I'm like oh I would really like the ringtones and fonts so I downloaded them, opened the zip and took the system folder and copied them to my sd card, I copied the fonts fine, then when I copied the ringtones the phone rebooted and now it keeps rebooting, I didn't backup anything and I would really like to avoid flashing a new rom, any help?
Thanks,
Steven
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were you on stock rom? you need to recopy the original folder back into yours.
whenever you do anything within the system remember to back up your rom!
BigBearEvo said:
were you on stock rom? you need to recopy the original folder back into yours.
whenever you do anything within the system remember to back up your rom!
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I am using your Holo Rom
SteveBenz said:
I am using your Holo Rom
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if you want Xperia ringtones etc. then install my Arc2 ROM, its Xperia designed.
if your on a custom, best way to restore any ROM is to re flash it again.
I must stress though, messing with system files can cause undesired effects which you have just found out...Always back up your ROM!
BigBearEvo said:
if you want Xperia ringtones etc. then install my Arc2 ROM, its Xperia designed.
if your on a custom, best way to restore any ROM is to re flash it again.
I must stress though, messing with system files can cause undesired effects which you have just found out...Always back up your ROM!
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I would install your arc2 but I don't like the Battery in the notification bar
is there no way I can just simply place the folder back?, btw I didn't remove
it I just merged the sites one with mine.
SteveBenz said:
I would install your arc2 but I don't like the Battery in the notification bar
is there no way I can just simply place the folder back?, btw I didn't remove
it I just merged the sites one with mine.
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you can but i don't know what it will do to your system folder...which battery icon is it? fuel gauge type or vertical battery? battery icon is easy to change over..
BigBearEvo said:
you can but i don't know what it will do to your system folder...which battery icon is it? fuel gauge type or vertical battery? battery icon is easy to change over..
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I will try anything right now, in short words can I save my texts? (that's really all I car about)
and it's the fuel gauge I don't like, I prefer vertical battery
SteveBenz said:
I will try anything right now, in short words can I save my texts? (that's really all I car about)
and it's the fuel gauge I don't like, I prefer vertical battery
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ok i can solve that lol, download the Arc2 file
sms backup...try this..https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mNvbS5yaXRlc2hzYWh1LlNNU0JhY2t1cFJlc3RvcmUiXQ..
i personally use GOSMS and it auto backups mine every day :good:
also try call backup and restore from market too....
ok if you want to install Arc2 rom then simply install the rom, and do the data2whatever.
reboot back into recovery...and flash this http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?sp9bhyqy6z49xht its the current theme, which i did apply to all roms, but sometimes things don't work as they should...common bug which the kitchen does give out..lol
BigBearEvo said:
ok i can solve that lol, download the Arc2 file
sms backup...try this..https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mNvbS5yaXRlc2hzYWh1LlNNU0JhY2t1cFJlc3RvcmUiXQ..
i personally use GOSMS and it auto backups mine every day :good:
also try call backup and restore from market too....
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I do use that but I didn't expect this and I didn't back up my texts, I can't access the phone it going to boot (I think it's called bootloop)
Do you think I could use ADB Shell in recovery mode to delete the extra audio files?
SteveBenz said:
Do you think I could use ADB Shell in recovery mode to delete the extra audio files?
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no but if you use full Linux...ie able to boot Linux up on its own and not through windows then u can access system files that way as it loads both the system and sd partitions up giving full editable access....not for the faint hearted though...even i don't like using that way lol.
And now as your getting a boot loop, which i did when adding both Xperia and HTC ringtones together found out, the only way is to wipe your rom and start again.
as a reference for next time....please do a backup!
ive given you the best options i know off....and i built the roms...i didn't expect someone to do what you just did...or i would have warned you off from it as i found out the hard way...just like you have.
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no but if you use full Linux...ie able to boot Linux up on its own and not through windows then u can access system files that way as it loads both the system and sd partitions up giving full editable access....not for the faint hearted though...even i don't like using that way lol.
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So can I put linux on a USB and boot it off the USB can I edit it through that?
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So can I put linux on a USB and boot it off the USB can I edit it through that?
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no Linux must have its own drive.....putting it on usb wont allow you to do anything..
you have to install Linux onto a hdd an fully install it, takes a few hrs,
reason being, you need Linux to see and do everything without windows, running of a USB won't allow you to edit anything, just have a play to see if you u want it installing.
then you require the additional files/drivers to make your phone become recognizable within Linux, then you plug your phone in and up comes both partitions..
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no Linux must have its own drive.....putting it on usb wont allow you to do anything..
you have to install Linux onto a hdd an fully install it, takes a few hrs,
reason being, you need Linux to see and do everything without windows, running of a USB won't allow you to edit anything, just have a play to see if you u want it installing.
then you require the additional files/drivers to make your phone become recognizable within Linux, then you plug your phone in and up comes both partitions..
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This is BS, can't believe this happened...I'm just going to reflash it (just when I got comfortable) is there an Data2SD that doesn't lag the crap out of my phone? cant play games without it lagging epicly
SteveBenz said:
This is BS, can't believe this happened...I'm just going to reflash it (just when I got comfortable) is there an Data2SD that doesn't lag the crap out of my phone? cant play games without it lagging epicly
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we have only what we got...nothing else right now...sorry, sometimes i think were lucky we have them....thanks to outside devs for helping us!
BigBearEvo said:
we have only what we got...nothing else right now...sorry
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Would this work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310309
At your own risk. Seriously. Read the disclaimer......only use that if you know what your doing and are prepared for any screwups.
BB is using Xparent Tapatalk ICS Blue
BigBearEvo said:
At your own risk. Seriously. Read the disclaimer......only use that if you know what your doing and are prepared for any screwups.
BB is using Xparent Tapatalk ICS Blue
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isn't it simple? Flash new rom and then flash that?
Read the while post throughout and then make your decision. Good luck if you do it.
BB is using Xparent Tapatalk ICS Blue
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Read the while post throughout and then make your decision. Good luck if you do it.
BB is using Xparent Tapatalk ICS Blue
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I already screwed up my phone so might aswell
I think I got teh Bootloop again :/ that thing doesn't work...
With Facebook turned off, the First seems like a terrific phone, particularly for those who do not want (what can be confusing) Manufacturer's extras. I found the S4 particularly confusing AND annoying, particularly after coming from an unbranded, generic Chinese manufacture phone.
Although the First stock ROM is nearly bloat-free, is there a "GE" ROM available for the First that does not lock-in the AT&T extras such as their tethering check, Free Wireless app, Video Messaging, etc? I figure I would rather add features than have them as default.
Mine is due tomorrow!
Thanks --LS
Not yet. I'm not sure if cm will support the first.
Hopefully someone with the know how will work on getting is android 4.2.2
Was your Chinese phone stock android?
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NaterTots said:
Not yet. I'm not sure if cm will support the first.
Hopefully someone with the know how will work on getting is android 4.2.2
Was your Chinese phone stock android?
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Absolutely Android v4.0.3. It was a MTK6575 Android (w007) iPhone clone. Really nice until the backlight (or LCD) died after 7 months. So it still works, just can't tell what you are doing.
Tried a Galaxy S4 Active with an ATT ST SIM,, but it was REALLY locked down and the ROM crazy busy.
I figured the First can be my next phone unless it becomes a "holding pattern" for the Moto X or Nexus 5
You can freeze some apps and delete others via ADB shell with root access. Or clean out a stock rom before loading.
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You can freeze some apps and delete others via ADB shell with root access. Or clean out a stock rom before loading.
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Thanks for the links. Pretty sure I don't know enough to "clean out" a ROM, though, which is why I was looking for the "pure" ROM. I'll Google for some guides. Any suggestions?
amphi66 said:
Thanks for the links. Pretty sure I don't know enough to "clean out" a ROM, though, which is why I was looking for the "pure" ROM. I'll Google for some guides. Any suggestions?
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Bloatware is usually in "\system\app\" alongside essential system apps. If you're not sure about an app just Google the filename.
To clean an installed rom use ADB with root permissions. If you boot your phone into recovery you can use these commands without obtaining root in ADB shell.
Code:
adb shell
cd /system/apps
ls
rm ATT_myATT.apk
To delete those files from a ROM zip, you need to be in Linux. The reason is Android contains files that have the same names but only differ in caSE (because its design was so carefully thought out), so you need case sensitive file system support to save the zip. I just load up an Ubuntu live CD or USB drive to do the dirty work.
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Bloatware is usually in "\system\app\" alongside essential system apps. If you're not sure about an app just Google the filename.
To clean an installed rom use ADB with root permissions. If you boot your phone into recovery you can use these commands without obtaining root in ADB shell.
Code:
adb shell
cd /system/apps
ls
rm ATT_myATT.apk
To delete those files from a ROM zip, you need to be in Linux. The reason is Android contains files that have the same names but only differ in caSE (because its design was so carefully thought out), so you need case sensitive file system support to save the zip. I just load up an Ubuntu live CD or USB drive to do the dirty work.
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Thank you. That is certainly within my level of experience, as is using Root Explorer to change permissions or delete apps. I thought you were going to tell me to use a 'kitchen' and decompile. I think I'm ready to go!
I just use titanium backup to uninstall bloatware lol or use root explorer system/app/delete whichever
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Hello guyz!
I have a device that I am testing, which is heavily customized. I managed to unlock the bootloader, find the boot.img and patch it with the magisk manager on an other device, and finally flash it with fastboot. The sun binaries was written in the system but there was no magisk manager so whenever I tried to execute su in adb I got permission denied as a response.
So, I found the system.img unpacked it and tried to install the app files in several destinations(/system/priv-app, /system/app, /data/app). Than way I managed to find the app in the system and now when I give su in the adb it waits and in the system I see magisk manager opening and closing immediately.
I know that I am losing something, cause I do not have deep knowledge of the Android internals, but I did my best until now, and I didn't find how to fix the issue until now. Also , for some reason I cannot install more apps on the system (other than the preinstalled and magisk)
I appreciate the help thanks guys
What is this "device" you speak of ...
Phone ? Tablet ?
Android Version?,you better not have an
Iphone and made an account on XDA [emoji28]
Custom Rom or Stock ?
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El_Diabolical said:
What is this "device" you speak of ...
Phone ? Tablet ?
Android Version?,you better not have an
Iphone and made an account on XDA [emoji28]
Custom Rom or Stock ?
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Lol no man not an iPhone user! It is not a phone nor a tablet! It runs Android 9 and it has a vertical resolution !
Update: I don't know if it can be considered stock rom! The manufacturer makes it but it is something like stock with some costomization and restrictions!
Serbinhio said:
Lol no man not an iPhone user! It is not a phone nor a tablet! It runs Android 9 and it has a vertical resolution !
Update: I don't know if it can be considered stock rom! The manufacturer makes it but it is something like stock with some costomization and restrictions!
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Just extract the magisk.apk from the magisk package and install
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Just extract the magisk.apk from the magisk package and install
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I did that but by adding it to the system image! The thing is that there is no other way to install an all to the device (adb denies it, no file manager etc)
Serbinhio said:
I did that but by adding it to the system image! The thing is that there is no other way to install an all to the device (adb denies it, no file manager etc)
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Did you try to install it as a normal apk?
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TheRealModder said:
Did you try to install it as a normal apk?
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What do you mean as normal apk? If you do not have a browser or file manager, or in general any other app that can install your apk it cannot be done!
Serbinhio said:
What do you mean as normal apk? If you do not have a browser or file manager, or in general any other app that can install your apk it cannot be done!
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What device bro?
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TheRealModder said:
What device bro?
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Let's say a photo player! But it does not matter in our issue! There is no common way to install apps and no play store ! The issue is with magisk and why it crashes on the prompt
Serbinhio said:
Let's say a photo player! But it does not matter in our issue! There is no common way to install apps and no play store ! The issue is with magisk and why it crashes on the prompt
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A photo player?! Sorry bro, can't help.
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Serbinhio said:
Let's say a photo player! But it does not matter in our issue! There is no common way to install apps and no play store ! The issue is with magisk and why it crashes on the prompt
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You can install an apk within the adb by typing this command:
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adb install <apk file location>
chalseu said:
You can install an apk within the adb by typing this command:
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It cannot work, from Android 8 it has been changed and now it is in a per app setting. And even changing the settings gives an error that unknown sources not allowed