Hello guys. I don't know if some one posted this on our forum but I successfully installed FB Home app on my 4x HD, so I wouls like to share it with you guys.
This tutorial is based under my experience
1. Uninstall Any FB app you have on your phone.
2. Download this , it is the home app obliviously
3. Unzip to SD
4. Install com.facebook.katana.apk
5. Install com.facebook.home.apk
6. NOW it is important to open Facebook app NOT FACEBOOK HOME and press finish setup
7. ALL DONE and enjoy.
I am using it now and it looks amazing.
Please post your result
ljubisa_sk said:
Hello guys. I don't know if some one posted this on our forum but I successfully installed FB Home app on my 4x HD, so I wouls like to share it with you guys.
This tutorial is based under my experience
1. Uninstall Any FB app you have on your phone.
2. Download this , it is the home app obliviously
3. Unzip to SD
4. Install com.facebook.katana.apk
5. Install com.facebook.home.apk
6. NOW it is important to open Facebook app NOT FACEBOOK HOME and press finish setup
7. ALL DONE and enjoy.
I am using it now and it looks amazing.
Please post your result
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This facebook post is already made:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232307
Very nice.
Thanks
the app is available for download from play store btw.
The play store versions is not supported tho
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Yeah I downloaded it, then it said that I haven't installed Facebook App, so I downloaded FB App and FB Messenger App, logged in and opened FB Home again... Then it told me that my device isn't supported :banghead:
Why not earlier?
I'm on CM 10.1 Stock Kernel, if anybody cares
Hi,
This apps works good except for the chat head... Maybe it is a layer problem.. hope it will works better... Thx for sharing
Mike
anyone notice we can now 'use home anyway' from the official Facebook Home app?
no need for sideload
L2Deliver said:
anyone notice we can now 'use home anyway' from the official Facebook Home app?
no need for sideload
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Where can I find this option?
ruzin.aleksandar said:
Where can I find this option?
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i think it only works on CM10.1 or 4.2.2 devices. if you are using LG stock no harms trying still.
Download Facebook Home from Play Store, open it. On the default screen it should tell you FB home is not ready/available for your device yet
Below this notice there should be two buttons. One is something like 'Open the Facebook APP instead'. And the other 'Use Home anyway'
If you doesn't get the latter option then you can't use it 'officially'
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i think it only works on CM10.1 or 4.2.2 devices. if you are using LG stock no harms trying still.
Download Facebook Home from Play Store, open it. On the default screen it should tell you FB home is not ready/available for your device yet
Below this notice there should be two buttons. One is something like 'Open the Facebook APP instead'. And the other 'Use Home anyway'
If you doesn't get the latter option then you can't use it 'officially'
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You were right I tried it on stock LG JB and it didn't work I couldn't find the app in the Play Store. Then I succeeded with the apps at the start of this thread and it works :good:
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I just installed CM7 on two NC's. I am seeing something strange in the Android App store. Some of the more common apps that I have used in the past like Astro, Facebook and others do not have a download button (or any button for that matter).
If someone can explain why and what I can do to resove this problem that would be great. A side note the NC's are using two diffrent gmail accounts.
Same and I'm using one gmail account. Also it looks like I've had a kinda old version of Facebook installed for a while (1.6.1) without marker stating there was a .2 or a .3 release. I uninstalled the app and that is how I found out about there being no download button. So it might of been a problem with some of the last nightlies as well
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It's a problem with new market. Try uninstalling updates in the settings for the market.
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I think it is because the new market is device sensitive, our devices show up as B&N nook colors, the market thinks we are running crippled e-readers and doesn't let us download all the cool ****.
Do what koopakid08, go to your application settings > manage applications, find the market and "uninstall updates"
New market looked crap anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196417
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196417
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I followed what people said to do in this thread but when I try to edit the MarketUpdater.apk file name I get an error "Insuffecent Permissions". I'm really new to all of this I feel like I am missing some important part of this CM7 process. Any light on what I'm missing would be great!
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I followed what people said to do in this thread but when I try to edit the MarketUpdater.apk file name I get an error "Insuffecent Permissions". I'm really new to all of this I feel like I am missing some important part of this CM7 process. Any light on what I'm missing would be great!
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What I did was rename MarketUpdater.apk to MarketUpdater.apk.bak by using linux on the sdcard that I'm booting cm7 off of. Not sure how to do it if you're running cm7 on the emmc.
With the help of a friend I found what I had to do so I am able to edit apps if CM7 is loaded on the emmc. I found this extremely useful so I will link the wiki that fixed my issue.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones
ira41798 said:
With the help of a friend I found what I had to do so I am able to edit apps if CM7 is loaded on the emmc. I found this extremely useful so I will link the wiki that fixed my issue.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones
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What did you fix? How?
I updated and also have no Download button. The panel that button should be on flashes white. When I uninstall updates, my old market comes back, but after I leave the market, the new one returns, with the download button. After I leave that market and return, functionality falls apart. The main page doesn't open correctly, Download button disappears, and frames become shaky. What's the deal???
The new market hates us all and laughs at our suffering.
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The new market hates us all and laughs at our suffering.
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LOL! But don't think I'm your new Market, to laugh at you: I'm one of the sufferers with not only download buttons being eaten by Green Dude, but also icons for previously downloaded apps missing. Mine are all free apps, but I can't imagine how people with disappearing paid apps could get refunds now.
Anyone to share his/her experiences with the best/fullest alternative apps marts? Thank you.
In app manager I turned off compatibility mode and now have all the download buttons back.
patgnds said:
In app manager I turned off compatibility mode and now have all the download buttons back.
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Huh?
Rodney
rhester72 said:
Huh?
Rodney
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In app manager I turned off compatibility mode and now have all the download buttons back.
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It can't be that simple! Can someone please try this? I'm not in wifi range at the moment.....
patruns said:
It can't be that simple! Can someone please try this? I'm not in wifi range at the moment.....
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Obviously it can't be that simple, since at least a few of us have no idea what this "App manager" is...
settings
programs
manage applications
all
market
turned off compatibility mode.
Wow. I was with you to the last step. Couldn't find "compatibility mode" in the old market or in the new.
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I simply downloaded super manager from the market then renamed market updater..
1. Open super manager
2. Enable root function option
3. Use built in file explorer in super manger to find market updater.apk.(should be in system apps...)
4. Rename. I simply renamed (.bin instead of apk...)
This will preventing market from updating...
Hope this helps all....
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elwood1229 said:
Wow. I was with you to the last step. Couldn't find "compatibility mode" in the old market or in the new.
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Searched, seems that feature is available on MIUI only. No lucky with stock CM7.
Why does the Facebook app always seem to be running in the backgound?
Even after a reboot, the app is running - usually 2 diferent services - media upload and notification checker or something.
With an X8, there's not much spare RAM, so to have facebook take up anywhere from 8mb to 16mb of ram is a problem for me.
Is there a way to stop this background activity without having to go to Applications>Running Services>STOP all the time, or, is there an alternative to the facebook app that behaves itself better?
Thanks
Impster
impster said:
Why does the Facebook app always seem to be running in the backgound?
Even after a reboot, the app is running - usually 2 diferent services - media upload and notification checker or something.
With an X8, there's not much spare RAM, so to have facebook take up anywhere from 8mb to 16mb of ram is a problem for me.
Is there a way to stop this background activity without having to go to Applications>Running Services>STOP all the time, or, is there an alternative to the facebook app that behaves itself better?
Thanks
Impster
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Yes it's old bug I try to log off from facebook but it's always back to running services. I fix that with unistall, if I need fb I install it direct from SD:cyclops:
I just uninstalled both facebook and twitter, and will try seesmic for a while.
impster said:
I just uninstalled both facebook and twitter, and will try seesmic for a while.
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Ohh yes, I forgot. I use SEESMIC on gcr and after log off there are not backgreound apps from seesmic :good::laugh:
What I do is I "freeze" the app.
That means the app is installed , but it can not run in the memory.
When I need the app again , I simply "defrost" it.
That way I am able to use the app whenever I want and I can simply and quickly switch between Freezing and Defrosting.
I use this application free on Google Play called "Chef's Freezer"
best to use facebook through the browser using opera mini is faster
jose385 said:
best to use facebook through the browser using opera mini is faster
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That's what I do. I've just put a bookmark on my homescreen.
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Chris95X8 said:
That's what I do. I've just put a bookmark on my homescreen.
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friencaster app is also good, better than the official app
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I couldn't find the official Facebook app in market... I have a rooted KFHD and have to do with browser access now.. ( I didn't look at Amazon app store nor did try sideload) has any one else been able to get FB on their KFHD?
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Sideload the apk and it works.
Anyone figure out the issue with scrolling in the newsfeed on facebook. First time it goes to load more stories it gets all screwed up.
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Anyone figure out the issue with scrolling in the newsfeed on facebook. First time it goes to load more stories it gets all screwed up.
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Same for me....
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Same for me....
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I downloaded friendcaster for the time being. Happy enough with it. You might have to uninstall the facebook app in order to get the permissions to work right. You can reinstall facebook after friendcaster is setup.
If you have play installed, the 2.0 version released this afternoon fixes this.
Hey guys,
So here I will share on how to get facebook HOME on your xperia z .
STEP 1 : Root your device
STEP 2 : Download buildprop editor from the play store (FREEEEE)
STEP 3 : Edit your buildprop like the following :
ro.product.model=GT-N7100
ro.product.brand=samsung
ro.product.name=t03gxx
ro.product.device=t03g
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-samsung
Note, please make sure you know what was the original build prop for future use ( I took screenshots to remind myself)
STEP 4 : Since Xperia Z has facebook pre installed, go to \setting\apps , delete Facebook.apk (make a backup)
Now you can uninstall facebook via settings ( it will show uninstall updates, but the app will be removed completely)
STEP 5 : go to play store , download facebook app, log in, go to settings, scroll down, check if you have the facebook home option , if NOT , please check the above steps to see if you made any mistake, if YES , dont do anything, just get out of the app (DO NOT CHECK THE OPTION)
STEP 6 : download the leaked facebook home apk ( im not eligible to post the link, so please get it from androidpolice)
STEP 7 : Install home, enjoy, everything working fine, on my XZ ...
STEP 8 : If ya dnt mind , Hit Thanks
nice guide.
well done
personally don't use facebook anymore but still really usefull for others to know.
I'm not rooted I got it to work by uninstalling updates to Facebook app then disabling it and then installing the Facebook home apk file which was posted here with file name FB_HOME.rar then i extracted facebook home apk and then I installed Facebook home from the Facebook home apk I just extracted then launched Facebook home and then it told me to enable Facebook by clicking on the button after I did I opened Facebook home again and it told me to update it by clicking in the update Facebook button then I updated Facebook app then I opened Facebook home again then it told me to login into Facebook by clicking on the button
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I'm not rooted I got it to work by uninstalling updates to Facebook app then disabling it and then installing the Facebook home apk file which was posted here with file name FB_HOME.rar then i extracted facebook home apk and then I installed Facebook home from the Facebook home apk I just extracted then launched Facebook home and then it told me to enable Facebook by clicking on the button after I did I opened Facebook home again and it told me to update it by clicking in the update Facebook button then I updated Facebook app then I opened Facebook home again then it told me to login into Facebook by clicking on the button
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Funny, I tried that initially but didnt work out for me... reason being that the the 'signatures' of the facebook home and facebook apk had to match, they didnt match on my phone even after i disabled/removed updates n all.. hence removed it completely...
The Facebook Home APK did install and work. However the Chat Head doesn't seems to work. Messages do not pop-up on the home screen.
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The Facebook Home APK did install and work. However the Chat Head doesn't seems to work. Messages do not pop-up on the home screen.
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once home is installed, open the settings (settings for home), go to messenger settings, enable sms/mms and anything else you need. Should work then.
Also, some users report a bug about chat heads missing, hopefully thats not your case
Sorry for my misinformation. Messaging popup on the home screen but chat heads is not working though... Did you get it to work?
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Ignore the above message. Finally got it to work! Will update more tomorrow. Time to sleep.
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Sorry for my misinformation. Messaging popup on the home screen but chat heads is not working though... Did you get it to work?
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Ignore the above message. Finally got it to work! Will update more tomorrow. Time to sleep.
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Glad you got it working, do post some updates tomorrow ciao
There is a 'cracked' version here on xda where you don't have to mod build prop. Just saying
Here's my steps to get it work.
1. Uninstall and remove your facebook and messenger if you have already got it install. If you can't uninstall it, get titanium backup to remove it.
2. Extract Facebook Home from coolapk.com and side load it.
3. After installing the Home, launch it. It will redirect you to download Facebook from Play Store.
4. While downloading and installing Facebook, download messenger as well.
5. When everything is completed, launch Home again. It will ask you to login to Facebook. Once logon, wait for everything to load. You should see the top row where it ask if you allow the Home to replace your current launcher. Allow it.
6. Now you should be able to go to your messenger to popup your chat head. Tap and hold on any of your contact and select popup chat head.
Happy facebooking!
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will it work in all the countries like india
?
rak****.sherwoodian said:
will it work in all the countries like india
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I live in India
I changed my ro.product names etc, now when ever I try to restart my xperia z my network goes. I did not back up the original names. plz help
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I'm not rooted I got it to work by uninstalling updates to Facebook app then disabling it and then installing the Facebook home apk file which was posted here with file name FB_HOME.rar then i extracted facebook home apk and then I installed Facebook home from the Facebook home apk I just extracted then launched Facebook home and then it told me to enable Facebook by clicking on the button after I did I opened Facebook home again and it told me to update it by clicking in the update Facebook button then I updated Facebook app then I opened Facebook home again then it told me to login into Facebook by clicking on the button
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i tried to follow this but i'm getting a message
"you need the facebook app to be signed with the same certificate as facebook home"
and then there's an "install facebook" button!
any ideas???
Read this guy's much easier to install
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/04/1...-to-work-on-xperia-and-other-android-devices/
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I changed my ro.product names etc, now when ever I try to restart my xperia z my network goes. I did not back up the original names. plz help
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sam any idea what all stuff you changed in the build props?? if you only changed what i put up in the first post, everything should be okay.. but if you changed anything else, pls let me know.. i can get you the stock value..
Also, as some of the guys are saying, there is an easier way to install home now... it didnt exist when I wrote this tutorial
I changed the file names as u had put in the post. No other files were changed, also if u can help me how to delete stock facebook.
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Seansmit17 said:
Read this guy's much easier to install
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/04/1...-to-work-on-xperia-and-other-android-devices/
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this doesn't work if you have a pre-installed facebook app though?!
Thanks for your work, but i dont like FB home..
Facebook Home is listed in Play Store, so you can install from there directly but in order to make XZ work with it, the above modifications still need to be done. Remember to screenshot or write down the original value before you made a changes.
Cheers.
Hi - Please forgive me if this question has been addressed elsewhere. I searched the site but couldn't find anything on this issue. I recently upgraded from the Galaxy S4 to the Galaxy S6 Edge. In my old phone, when I clicked on link for post in Instagram for example, the link would open in the Instagram app or I'd be asked when I app/browser I wanted to use to open the link. In my current phone, this no longer happens. The link only opens in the browser with a message saying get the app from the Play Store even I have the app on my phone. Does anyone know why this would happen in the Galaxy S6? More importantly, does anyone know if there is a way to get links to open in the app I have installed instead of the browser?
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Hi - Please forgive me if this question has been addressed elsewhere. I searched the site but couldn't find anything on this issue. I recently upgraded from the Galaxy S4 to the Galaxy S6 Edge. In my old phone, when I clicked on link for post in Instagram for example, the link would open in the Instagram app or I'd be asked when I app/browser I wanted to use to open the link. In my current phone, this no longer happens. The link only opens in the browser with a message saying get the app from the Play Store even I have the app on my phone. Does any know this would happen in the Galaxy S6? More importantly, does anyone know if there is a way to get links to open in the app I have installed instead of the browser?
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I'd try re-installing IG
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I'd try re-installing IG
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It's not just IG, I just used that one as an example. Links don't open in any of my installed apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
bellaj2000 said:
It's not just IG, I just used that one as an example. Links don't open in any of my installed apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
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Not sure what to tell you, I don't have any issues. Kinda annoys me to always have to answer what app do I want to open this with.
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Not sure what to tell you, I don't have any issues. Kinda annoys me to always have to answer what app do I want to open this with.
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My old phone did that, it asked and let me select the app for default. My new phone asks but only gives me browser options not apps. I'm sure it's some weird setting somewhere that is the culprit but I haven't found it yet. Thanks anyway!