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[Q] ginger bread keyboard!

Hello everyone. Last nite I installed that gingerbread keyboard on my nexus and im not really liking it and there's no options to revert back to the original keyboard plz help. Thank u all!
Nexus 1 running cm 6.1 rooted.

Restore your nandroid...
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Hi danger rat. Im alittle new at this. How do I do that. And if I do what else will I lose?
Is there an original keyboard apk that I can just install?
Very much appreciated

If you don't know how to restore a backup, you probably didn't make one...
The keyboard has more than just the apk to it, so it's a bit more complicated than just switching the old apk back...
Ask in the keyboard thread, because I'm sure you're not the only one.
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xxkhbxx said:
Hi danger rat. Im alittle new at this. How do I do that. And if I do what else will I lose?
Is there an original keyboard apk that I can just install?
Very much appreciated
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reflash the rom that you are using. and, since you are kinda new to this, ALWAYS make a nandroid backup in recovery. one da it WILL save your ass

...or you can do that, too. xD
Might wanna back up your apps and settings first, with Titanium backup.
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Or save time and flashing just adb push old latinime and the lib.so back in and reboot.

ilostchild said:
Or save time and flashing just adb push old latinime and the lib.so back in and reboot.
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Hi ilostchild. How do I go about doing that. Thanks everyone!

If you got android sdk installed you can do it . But if you don't its best to titanium back up everything you need and reflash your current rom

You can also do it with Root Explorer, or Terminal Emulator...
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danger-rat said:
You can also do it with Root Explorer, or Terminal Emulator...
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I was gonna say terminal but then I thought if he did it would probably fc soon as he did. Root explore would probably be the easiest way to go

I do have terminal and also sdk.
How would I go about it in terminal and or sdk? Thanks a bunch

Get a copy of your existing ROM.
Extract the following files:
LatinIME.apk
libjni_latinime.so
The apk goes in /system/app
The lib.so goes in /system/lib
You'll have to remove (rm) the existing files...
It will be far easier for you to do in Root Explorer.
Reboot when done.
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Ok Sdk way
Adb shell
Su
#mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtd3block /system
#exit
Adb push latinime.apk /system/app
Then
Adb push lib.so /system/lib
Adb shell
Su
#reboot
And there you go got stock back..works both ways too if want to push gb kb
but to do this make sure Adb is in environment variable
If not gonna have to put all files in sdk folder where Adb is at

danger-rat said:
Get a copy of your existing ROM.
Extract the following files:
LatinIME.apk
libjni_latinime.so
The apk goes in /system/app
The lib.so goes in /system/lib
You'll have to remove (rm) the existing files...
It will be far easier for you to do in Root Explorer.
Reboot when done
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Not really have too when you push it overwrite existing but if yourself cautious then yea remove first then push. Root explore would be faster and easier

danger-rat said:
Restore your nandroid...
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Stupid question....
Surely re flashing CM6.1 would restore to stock so to speak?
(I took a nandroid so no worries if it would not )

Can't it be as easy as someone giving me a .zip of the stock nexus kb and installing it from recovery?

AndyClough said:
Stupid question....
Surely re flashing CM6.1 would restore to stock so to speak?
(I took a nandroid so no worries if it would not )
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Yup
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danger-rat said:
Get a copy of your existing ROM.
Extract the following files:
LatinIME.apk
libjni_latinime.so
The apk goes in /system/app
The lib.so goes in /system/lib
You'll have to remove (rm) the existing files...
It will be far easier for you to do in Root Explorer.
Reboot when done.
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Cool ill try that.... but another stupid question.. when I do get the original rom do u mean cm 6.1 or the original rom? And if it is cm 6.1 how do I extract the files that I need. Thank you.

danger-rat said:
Yup
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Indeed. Just tested that myself whilst having a break... Gotta reflash the kb now lol, I like it...

[How-To] Make nandroid backups really fast

Nandroid backups on the D3 aren't the fastest right now, but with a simple and quick tweak, we can make them much, much faster.
During the backup/restore, clockword recovery shows each individual file being copied. By turning this off, it drastically improves backup/restore times. It'll still say backup up /system, or /data, it just won't show the individual file. In order to remove the nandroid progress stats, you need to create two files using adb or terminal emulator.
ADB or Terminal Emulator​1) type- (may need to do "adb shell" first)
Code:
echo "" > /sdcard/clockworkmod/.hidenandroidprogress
Press enter
2) type
Code:
echo "" > /sdcard-ext/clockworkmod/.hidenandroidprogress
Press enter
3) Done!
Hint- to check to make sure it created the files, navigate to /sdcard/clockworkmod and see if there's a .hidenandroidprogress file. Also check in /sdcard-ext/clockworkmod for the same file.

Can't we just create the files manually instead of going through the trouble of using adb?

Yup. I used a terminal emulator on my phone since I didn't feel like taking the time to do it.
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Thanks for this. I was wondering why backup/restore was so much slower on the D3 than on my OG Droid - synchronous IO strikes again.

FYI,
I removed the detailed progress bar from the upcoming Safestrap 1.0. The wait was just too long to even have that option enabled.

Excellent post, thanks a lot for sharing this tip.
Edit: I created both files and then rebooted into Recovery and started a backup. I still see each file being named as well as the progress bar. Did not seem to work for me...

g3m1n1 said:
Excellent post, thanks a lot for sharing this tip.
Edit: I created both files and then rebooted into Recovery and started a backup. I still see each file being named as well as the progress bar. Did not seem to work for me...
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You'll still see the actually progress bar. It just won't show each individual file. But that's weird. Ill see what I can find out.
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Definitely weird, I will delete the files and try to create them again to see if that helps. FYI, I used Android Terminal Emulator to create the files using the commands you posted.

g3m1n1 said:
Definitely weird, I will delete the files and try to create them again to see if that helps. FYI, I used Android Terminal Emulator to create the files using the commands you posted.
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Did it actually create the files? try using /mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod/,hidenandroidprogress
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erismaster said:
Did it actually create the files? try using /mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod/,hidenandroidprogress
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Wow, had a temporary lapse of reason earlier... Your typo of the comma in your last comment made me realize my own typo in typing /.hideandroidprogress instead of ./hidenandroidprogress . Backups are much, much faster now.

Huge difference!

I'm not sure if this is where I should post this but... When making a backup with CWM bootstrap(Not Safestrap) does it backup the /preinstall stuff too? I ask because I tried using the safestrap to flash a compatible rom and didnt backup and the rom wasnt functioning properly. I managed to recover back to my ogblur i was running prior but i wanted to know if my /preinstall was reverted and if not do I have anything to worry about with it not being how it was originally?

MrObvious said:
Yup. I used a terminal emulator on my phone since I didn't feel like taking the time to do it.
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YUP. Same here. Smooth

Nandroid is ripe for a rewrite anyway.

How do you make a nandroid backup to begin with?

MerCiLeSS28 said:
How do you make a nandroid backup to begin with?
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You boot into clockwork recovery and click backup and restore and then backup...
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At first, wondered why I couldn't see them with ls...
With terminal emulator, at least, you have to use "ls -a"!
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erismaster said:
You boot into clockwork recovery and click backup and restore and then backup...
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Oh really? I didn't know that. Trollolol just playing bro.
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Shouldn't it be spelled hidden? With two d's?
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Izeltokatl said:
Shouldn't it be spelled hidden? With two d's?
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Cause its not 'hidden' but 'hide android'
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Unknown Baseband, Unknown IMEI

Hi!
I downgraded from ICS 4.0.4 IMM76K to 2.3.6 GB.
Everything was smooth, EXCEPT THAT SIM IS NOT DETECTED.
The same sim is detected in all other phones. No other sim is detected in my gt i9000!
Plz hlp me with the easiest way cuz im a noob!! i've tried the "9 steps to recovering IMEI" but i get stuck at the terminal app!! its not working for me! :-((
I have the eps backup file on my sd card, i copied it to my root phone dir but it still didnt solve the problem!! I tried EfsPro as well, didnt work for me! Im a noob so i may be missing something. PLZ HELP ME PPL!! :-((
I'll highly appreciate your help ppl!!
Thanks

Where did you copy your Backup
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I made a backup via cwm..im trying to restore "data" and "system" via advanced restore and see wether it works..currently doing that

OK let me know then!
If it not works, try the app nitrality from market, you can try to restore your efs backup with the app
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didnt work.
So now I am fully restoring it via CWM, before i was rebooting into CWM mode, and then advance restoring.

Ok I'm gonna also try that app and let you know!
Btw thank you so much for your help man!! Im so bloody depressed! :-(
The damage is reversible right? I mean im not a gonner am I? I'll keep you updated!

Since you made an backup of your efs folder its always possible to restore so no reason for getting depressed mate!
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I restored it fully, but after the phone rebooted, it just got stuck at the boot screen..i took out the battery after 5 mins as it was still stuck at the boot screen.
What do you suggest now? I'll try that app you suggested once I get my firmware working!
Retiring for bed, will follow up on your advice when i wake up..

Go into the recovery and make a factory reset, if the Akku trick won't work
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Did you make sure you flashed with a .pit file as well,? You must do this down grading as the file partitions are different from ics

Ok I tried to go into recovery mode, but the phone would just boot again, from the very first boot screen (where samsung is displayed at the bottom)..so should i flash again with the .pit thingy?

ok guyz nitrality didnt work..flashed it with gingerbread with .pit again..no imei number

caddyfreak said:
ok guyz nitrality didnt work..flashed it with gingerbread with .pit again..no imei number
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Do you have a back up of your efs folder?

Yes i have the efs backup on my pc and ds car. I tried copying the efs to system root dir, but no luck.

the nv_data.bin file is 2MB in the backup folder on my sd card, but as soon as I copy the whole efs folder to root dir, this nv_data.bin file is 0bytes size..

One question, when u copied your Backup into the root directory
Did you made a reboot then?
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ablor said:
One question, when u copied your Backup into the root directory
Did you made a reboot then?
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No I did not reboot after copying it to the root directory. Let me try and I'll let you know

I copied nfs to root again, but the nv_data.bin file is reduced from 2mb to 0bytes as soon as its copied...and reobooted but still no luck...

What app do you use for copy your Backup and another question, in what folder exactly do you copy it
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ablor said:
What app do you use for copy your Backup and another question, in what folder exactly do you copy it
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I use root explorer (got the free one from some site) I copy it to " /efs" its the first window that comes up when u open root explorer.. and i found another problem,
I dial *#1234#, I get:
PDA: I9000XXJVU
PHONE: Unknown
CSC: Unknown
telling u ppl so that you can understand the problem better

why wont twrp see my backups??? :(

Ok I allways keep 2 good backups.. i flashed a aosp rom last nite which i dont really like just to try it out.. backed up my sense rom like always now today i go into recovery to wipe and restore my backup and twrp wont find the backups.. i kno they are there cause i can hit install and i see the folder and i can go into it.. everythings fine.. this sucks so bad man!! whats the deal with twrp anyone ever have this problem? O SNAP! sorry im a big dummy i just tried to mount internal storege and it works now.. sorry never had that happen before.. i was going nuts! thanks

P.Mobile said:
Ok I allways keep 2 good backups.. i flashed a aosp rom last nite which i dont really like just to try it out.. backed up my sense rom like always now today i go into recovery to wipe and restore my backup and twrp wont find the backups.. i kno they are there cause i can hit install and i see the folder and i can go into it.. everythings fine.. this sucks so bad man!! whats the deal with twrp anyone ever have this problem? O SNAP! sorry im a big dummy i just tried to mount internal storege and it works now.. sorry never had that happen before.. i was going nuts! thanks
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just out of curiosity what version of TWRP do you run?

adb shell
rm -r /data/media/0/TWRP
ln -s /data/media/TWRP /data/media/0/TWRP

weird now when i use root explorer i have 2 storages?? when i plug my phone into my laptop i have a bunch of folders one new folders thats named 0 and thats where my other storage is at?? i dont get it.. it was never like this before... im on twrp 2.5.0.0.. this sux! i dont kno what the heck happend?

Indirect said:
adb shell
rm -r /data/media/0/TWRP
ln -s /data/media/TWRP /data/media/0/TWRP
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what is that?

P.Mobile said:
what is that?
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It'll let your backups be seen? I thought that was what your thread was for.

Indirect said:
It'll let your backups be seen? I thought that was what your thread was for.
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Yea it is but I wrote I figured how to get to my backups in the end of my post.. now my storage is messed up look.. I have to go into this then in that 0 folder to get to my stuff.. it wasn't like this before very odd I'll post screen shots
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Now I go into my storage which is now them 3-4 folders and my old storage in that 0 folder
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Yup flashing an asop Rom changes the file structure.
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Konfuzion said:
Yup flashing an asop Rom changes the file structure.
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dam no way to fix it back to normal now huh?

P.Mobile said:
dam no way to fix it back to normal now huh?
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There is if you search.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321685&highlight=aosp+sense

Indirect said:
adb shell
rm -r /data/media/0/TWRP
ln -s /data/media/TWRP /data/media/0/TWRP
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Just ran into this problem after being stuck in a boot loop. Working on a new Rom. Went from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 so the file structure changes. Thought I was screwed but this worked perfect. Thanks

Rirere said:
There is if you search.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321685&highlight=aosp+sense
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i only been coming on here for a few years i dont search first.. next time ill try that

Backup efs file

How do i make a backup efs file for a gtab sch-i800 (cdma)? I have the app efs pro 1.9 and 2.0, but no success. The app does not have the tab bin file. (?). Any other ways to make a backup efs file?
Thanks.
W.
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you should be able to copy the /efs folder manually.
For P1000, when we flash CM rom, it backs up efs to sdcard ( /backups I think).
The oldest copy usually the most reliable (if before flashing CM you have a good IMEI)

priyana said:
you should be able to copy the /efs folder manually.
For P1000, when we flash CM rom, it backs up efs to sdcard ( /backups I think).
The oldest copy usually the most reliable (if before flashing CM you have a good IMEI)
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Hi priyana,
Seen alot of your posts! You give really good advice. Especially--this is the original gtab forum!
Anyway, how would i make a backup manually? I will look around in the other tab that's got the CM11 p1c rom to see if i can find it. I just hope terenceng will be able to fix the data bug in the cm build. I woyld love to activate the tab to 3g. I have 3 of these 'ole tabs around, so i don't have a problem finding the file. I just want to transfer it.
W.
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Update-- i copied the efs file. Now, how do i install it? Just copy it again or?

Yes. Just keep in safe place. Note down the permissions too.
Although honestly I never restore efs before.
Usually the best way to restore it is by restocking to GB. That was the case of p1. I think it should be the same as p1c.
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priyana said:
Yes. Just keep in safe place. Note down the permissions too.
Although honestly I never restore efs before.
Usually the best way to restore it is by restocking to GB. That was the case of p1. I think it should be the same as p1c.
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What are the permissions i need to note? Is it the rx dx x? Anyway, i got the file saved to the sd card on my tab with galaxy cubed. Now i want to move the sd card to my other tab with kitkat to copy the info there. Then all i have to do is update the imeid (meid for us cdma people) to the correct number. Finally, wait for terenceng to fix the data on his build. Hopefully i will have a FULLY working custom rom.
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Permission of each individual folders and files.
Not sure if you can move between tabs.
It is an "encrypted file system" and I am sure it is encrypted from the hardware info.
That is why flashing a stock ROM can regenerate the content.
But anyway, hope it works.
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priyana said:
Permission of each individual folders and files.
Not sure if you can move between tabs.
It is an "encrypted file system" and I am sure it is encrypted from the hardware info.
That is why flashing a stock ROM can regenerate the content.
But anyway, hope it works.
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When i go to the efs file using root browser, the file does not show any files or folders inside. So, how would i get the permissions?
Or, what would i need to return the tab to stock? I have a stock gb rom with root, heimdall and odin ready to go. Would i need a pit file of some sort? And, what about the different memory systems rfs,ext4, and mtd? Any problems here?
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Can't say about p1c. Wonder if anyone can chime in.
Look at my /efs number of files
1|[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # find /efs
find /efs
/efs
/efs/nv_data.bin
/efs/nv_data.bin.md5
/efs/.nv_state
/efs/.nv_data.bak.md5
/efs/updated_filesystem
/efs/.android
/efs/nv.log
/efs/.nv_data.bak
/efs/imei
/efs/imei/mps_code.dat
/efs/imei/.nvmac.info
/efs/imei/bt.txt
/efs/lost+found
[email protected]:/ #
Restock with pit needed to get back to bml+rfs (partition and filesystem)
When you flash cm ROM from custom recovery, it will check and convert to mtd partition and ext4 fs
So you don't worry about conversion.
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priyana said:
Can't say about p1c. Wonder if anyone can chime in.
Look at my /efs number of files
1|[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # find /efs
find /efs
/efs
/efs/nv_data.bin
/efs/nv_data.bin.md5
/efs/.nv_state
/efs/.nv_data.bak.md5
/efs/updated_filesystem
/efs/.android
/efs/nv.log
/efs/.nv_data.bak
/efs/imei
/efs/imei/mps_code.dat
/efs/imei/.nvmac.info
/efs/imei/bt.txt
/efs/lost+found
[email protected]:/ #
Restock with pit needed to get back to bml+rfs (partition and filesystem)
When you flash cm ROM from custom recovery, it will check and convert to mtd partition and ext4 fs
So you don't worry about conversion.
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When i open the efs file using root explorer, there is nothing there. ? . Any way, i've been reading up on restocking my 'ole gtab. I think i'm about to have a flashback!
I just flashed terenceng newest update. Cameras work, but video fc's evertime. App2 sd is now good. The last major fix is data. This could be some time in comming due to terenceng computer hard disk crash. So, i've got time.
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