[HELP] NVM folder Locked on Bionic, How to Unlock!? - Motorola Droid Bionic

Hello friends,
Anybody know how to unlock the NVM folder on the Droid Bionic when using QPST's EFS Explorer?
I'm looking to open up this folder so that I can make a few modifications for Data.
I've tried:
-HTC open sesame door method; didn't work.
-CDMA Workshop full version; didn't work.
-DFS CDMA Tool; didn't work.
-Radio Comm; didn't work.
The main issue is that the NVM folder is locked so it doesn't let me edit it with any of the above programs,
Anyone know how to unlock this folder?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
And I will be sending out a donation to the user that helps me unlock this folder.
Thanks!

Not sure I can help. However...
1. Where is the nvm folder?
2. What resides in it?

Drunkula said:
Not sure I can help. However...
1. Where is the nvm folder?
2. What resides in it?
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Thanks for trying to help.
I got someone willing to help me with this already, Thanks!
JD

JD2589 said:
Thanks for trying to help.
I got someone willing to help me with this already, Thanks!
JD
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were you able to find out how to unlock the nv folder? I look to the a solution too.

metriod said:
were you able to find out how to unlock the nv folder? I look to the a solution too.
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Hey metriod,
I wasn't able to unlock the NV folder, but I did find someone that could flash the Motorola Droid Bionic to MetroPCS with 3G/MMS working, he also does mail in flashes. Which is incredible because Houdini flash isn't available anymore.
If you need his info PM me.
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 4 Beta

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[REQUEST] Polaris Office

I removed Polaris Office from my phone as I wanted to use Quickoffice HD.
I backed up with Titanium but I cant recover the backup.
Can someone upload the apk?
Thanks in advance!
mike-o2 said:
I removed Polaris Office from my phone as I wanted to use Quickoffice HD.
I backed up with Titanium but I cant recover the backup.
Can someone upload the apk?
Thanks in advance!
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yep!!!!!!
Thanks a lot!
how come i can't re-install polaris? file says no install in file manager.
running on fr12 fear edition
encryptor20 said:
how come i can't re-install polaris? file says no install in file manager.
running on fr12 fear edition
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Push it to /system/app usig adb.... should work.
reidar.ostrem said:
Push it to /system/app usig adb.... should work.
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Did it and it worked thanks.
faby71 said:
yep!!!!!!
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Is this only for LG O2X? Can I use it to install on others smartphone for example on my DHD?
I did try, but its keep force close each time I try to open or create new file.
naimmkassim said:
Is this only for LG O2X? Can I use it to install on others smartphone for example on my DHD?
I did try, but its keep force close each time I try to open or create new file.
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? Tried to push it instead of installing it?
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App
reidar.ostrem said:
? Tried to push it instead of installing it?
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App
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Sorry, Im noob.
What is adb? Where I can download to use it?
My DHD not rooted.
Edit: I Just google about it "Android Debug Bridge". Its look like too complicated to me. Is there any more easy way which no need for me to root etc.
Just asking. Anyway I hit thanks button to reidar.ostrem for the help.
naimmkassim said:
Sorry, Im noob.
What is adb? Where I can download to use it?
My DHD not rooted.
Edit: I Just google about it "Android Debug Bridge". Its look like too complicated to me. Is there any more easy way which no need for me to root etc.
Just asking. Anyway I hit thanks button to reidar.ostrem for the help.
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Don't think it's possible then, you need root and unlocked security on the dhd to be able to write to system/app sorry.
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App
how is polaris office, whihc office do you feel best in android, i use sgs.
I am facing the same problem, it installed properly but it keeps force closing each time I try to open or create new file.
Can anyone please help to solve this problem and get polaris office working, as its not even available on android market place.
sebyyy said:
how is polaris office, whihc office do you feel best in android, i use sgs.
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I use Polaris Office for editing files and QuickofficeHD as PDF viewer.
As far as I have experienced it QuickofficeHD is by far the fastest App to open and render PDFs.
Its not on the market but someone on this board linked to it... let me search for it...
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...found it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928832
anyone tried installing polaris office on cm7? I've been having force closures with it on the 30th nightly. It starts up but when i try to open a document it FC. Anyone have an idea why the phone might be acting this way?
encryptor20 said:
Did it and it worked thanks.
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Do you mind to share how to "push" it by using ADB? Or maybe you can share with me any link to make this happened? I am on rooted Motorola Atrix 4G (AT&T) model.
Thanks
Just realized that Motorola Atrix 4G is still on Android version 2.2.2 and this Polaris Office is only support those gadget which is on (min.) version 3.0 and above...hopefully Atrix 4G will have OTA on version 3.0 soon...
tried on my Wildfire. Force closed whatever I tried to open.
I have a O2X with CM7 rom. Tried to push polaris office, but force closes when opening any excel file. Any ideas?
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Found a working version. The link is given below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1135171
I placed both files under /system/lib using Root Explorer. The problem still exist.

[Bell] XT860 Files

Here is a new system/app folder from bell xt860 as the last one had some corrupt apks http://www.multiupload.com/GLZ0KSYI7T
danifunker said:
http://www.multiupload.com/SORQERFAYT
Here is a (rooted) system.img from a Bell XT860
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bgdwiepp said:
I'll re upload it somewhere for you without a captcha/wait time and probably better speeds.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/677635/bell_system_app.zip
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Here is a link to the me863 thread which Bell users have been using to recover
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288823
Thanks -- when I get some spare time, I'll create a thread on recovering a broken XT860 phone using these files and using psouza's tools.
That would be sweet. If you want to post a link in here or link this post in it there would be no need at all for a bell sub-forum. Did you manage to get your phone updated by any chance?
Hey Willis -- Yes, indeed, thank you! Had my phone restored to stock (albeit still rooted). Not being able to get into homescreen had me a little scared there for a bit, but as is well now!
Willis111 said:
Here is a new system/app folder from bell xt860 as the last one had some corrupt apks http://www.multiupload.com/GLZ0KSYI7T
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I'll re upload it somewhere for you without a captcha/wait time and probably better speeds.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/677635/bell_system_app.zip
UnhappyDroid3User said:
Hey Willis -- Yes, indeed, thank you! Had my phone restored to stock (albeit still rooted). Not being able to get into homescreen had me a little scared there for a bit, but as is well now!
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Maybe I'm misunderstanding but you successfully applied the update to your bell droid 3? Could you post a little info on your process? Got a call from bell that my phone is fixed, looks like it was a hardware problem instead of software so I should be able to post a full system image for our phones later this evening.

TBH Tether Patch / Unpatch update

*removed*
So this update patch does the radio hack without using radiocomm?
I thought half the fun was knowing you might brick your phone the process lol
This may work with the modified safestrap 1.08f as it allows you to flash to the non-safe system. Just a thought.
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buckmarble said:
This may work with the modified safestrap 1.08f as it allows you to flash to the non-safe system. Just a thought.
Sent from my DROID3 using xda premium
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Good thought, but I already tried with 1.08e and it didn't work; you're welcome to try with 1.08f, if it works let is know!
install update from sdcard? correct?
Jason Roach said:
install update from sdcard? correct?
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Yes, with Koush's clockwork recovery or Hashcode's tweaked clockwork recovery.
Ive already done the radiocomm hack, so i cant verify for you.
Sent from my DROID3 using xda premium
Q9Nap said:
Good thought, but I already tried with 1.08e and it didn't work; you're welcome to try with 1.08f, if it works let is know!
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The install to unsafe didn't work with 1.08e but was fixed with 1.08f..
I can confirm it works
cool
ovelayer said:
The install to unsafe didn't work with 1.08e but was fixed with 1.08f..
I can confirm it works
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Are you confirming that you used 1.08f to install this tether patch or confirming that installing to unsafe mode works on 1.08f?
Q9Nap said:
Are you confirming that you used 1.08f to install this tether patch or confirming that installing to unsafe mode works on 1.08f?
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Just that you need 1.08f to flash to unsafe..I have had no need to do the radio hack as android-wifi-teather has always worked for me
buckmarble said:
Ive already done the radiocomm hack, so i cant verify for you.
Sent from my DROID3 using xda premium
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You could verify whether the unpatch works, & if it does you could repatch. I highly doubt it will work though.
Safestrap won't perform this update properly because it doesn't have the motorola.update_nv() function in its updater handling; however, it wouldn't be very hard to incorporate. (If you extract the updater-script from this .zip file and open it up in a text editor, you'll see what I mean.)
I'm hoping to bust out another release fixing a few more bugs, I'll see if I can squeeze this in there too. I don't have an XT862 to test this on unfortunately but any guinea pigs who want to help me test it out are more than welcome to PM me.
Rick#2 said:
Safestrap won't perform this update properly because it doesn't have the motorola.update_nv() function in its updater handling; however, it wouldn't be very hard to incorporate. (If you extract the updater-script from this .zip file and open it up in a text editor, you'll see what I mean.)
I'm hoping to bust out another release fixing a few more bugs, I'll see if I can squeeze this in there too. I don't have an XT862 to test this on unfortunately but any guinea pigs who want to help me test it out are more than welcome to PM me.
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See why your my hero lol...ya gotta love this guy! Im in for helping ya test things out.
Rick#2 said:
Safestrap won't perform this update properly because it doesn't have the motorola.update_nv() function in its updater handling; however, it wouldn't be very hard to incorporate. (If you extract the updater-script from this .zip file and open it up in a text editor, you'll see what I mean.)
I'm hoping to bust out another release fixing a few more bugs, I'll see if I can squeeze this in there too. I don't have an XT862 to test this on unfortunately but any guinea pigs who want to help me test it out are more than welcome to PM me.
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I'd be willing to test also, but looks like it may not be necessary; just saw this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25553417
I knew about this method for unlocking tethering on razr but didn't even think about trying it on d3...
dsw361 said:
"I have not confirmed that this works for Droid 3 it may only work on Motorola 4g phones so maybe someone can confirm if it works or not as i have already done the radiocomm hack."
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I think he posted this as an idea, since it worked on another device, without verifying it worked on the Droid 3, then prematurely posted it to the other threads telling folks the other methods were not needed. There are at least two confirmed instances where it does not work on the Droid 3.
I am sticking with the radiocomm method.
Q9Nap said:
I'd be willing to test also, but looks like it may not be necessary; just saw this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25553417
I knew about this method for unlocking tethering on razr but didn't even think about trying it on d3...
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entitlement check doesn't work for d3 i tried this back when it was out for the bionic
mattdavis523 said:
entitlement check doesn't work for d3 i tried this back when it was out for the bionic
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Thanks for confirming that method doesn't work; was going to experiment with it today & you saved me some wasted time.
So getting back to tweaked safe strap, Rick#2 please incorporate NV editing functionality into your next build!
Hey bud just ta let you know.
Last night i softbricked my phone and had to sbf somehow i lost the ability to wifi teather
So i tried to use your zip through cwm sence safestrap wont alllow it yet,and unfortuneately
It did not work for me..but i did find a solution i posted in my thread..
Just a heads up!
ovelayer said:
Hey bud just ta let you know.
Last night i softbricked my phone and had to sbf somehow i lost the ability to wifi teather
So i tried to use your zip through cwm sence safestrap wont alllow it yet,and unfortuneately
It did not work for me..but i did find a solution i posted in my thread..
Just a heads up!
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Could you please be more specific on how it didn't work?

Mobile Hotspot modded to skip provisioning check (VZW)

Hi all. I have obtained a modded version of the Mobile Hotspot provisioning for Verizon. This should let you use hotspot without paying VZW for the feature that is free to any non-VZW rom users..
TO CLEAR UP ANY CONFUSION: I am NOT the original developer of this mod. I was directly contacted by the modder who wished to remain anonymous due to the potentially grey legal area of a mod such as this.
Suffice to say that I am not stealing credit, and that I am posting it specifically to act as a shield to the original dev, as per their request. If I need to give a name to avoid flak, then I'll just remove the post rather than break my promise.
UPDATE: The mods are OK with this posrt for now, unless anything happens. So for now it's staying up.
Anywho. Download the file, backup and remove HotspotProvision.apk and HotspotProvision.odex from /system/app/ And then drag in this copy of the apk. Put it's permissions to rw-r--r-- and reboot.
You should now be able to set up your mobile hotspot.
I am posting this from my tethered computer
HotspotProvision.apk (98 KB)
Note that I DID NOT CREATE THIS.
If this for some reason is not allowed on here, please let me know and/or delete the post.
Works like a charm, thanks.
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I used root explorer. Renamed files to hotspotprovision.old and hotspotprovisiono.old. Copied in the the apk file, set permissions. About to go on a road trip and this was much needed.
Hooray!
Followed OP directions to a T
When I click on Mobile Hotspot I get an error.
EDIT: Ignore me, I had the Verizon Mobile Hotspot apk frozen
Namtaru said:
Followed OP directions to a T
When I click on Mobile Hotspot I get an error.
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Did you make sure to remove the original apk AND odex?
did you change the permissions?
are you on the OTA? (so was I)
Im not sure why this wouldn't work for you.
WACOMalt said:
Did you make sure to remove the original apk AND odex?
did you change the permissions?
are you on the OTA? (so was I)
Im not sure why this wouldn't work for you.
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I do not have the OTA and it worked just fine for me, for reference.
do i need root or superuser?
Damasterjj said:
do i need root or superuser?
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You need both, because you have to modify system files.
will VZ know I am using the default app?
Damasterjj said:
will VZ know I am using the default app?
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highly doubted. Worst case scenario is it wont work and you get a charge for the tethering fee. But that isn't the case. If you're worried, wait for AOSP of some flavor with built in tethering
Namtaru said:
Followed OP directions to a T
When I click on Mobile Hotspot I get an error.
EDIT: Ignore me, I had the Verizon Mobile Hotspot apk frozen
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Ummmm, I uninstalled Version Mobile Hotspot. Any idea on how to get it back?
cheami said:
Ummmm, I uninstalled Version Mobile Hotspot. Any idea on how to get it back?
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no idea. sorry. have someone name a Titanium backup of it for you.
Dude, thank you so much for posting this. Works like great. Now my LG G2 is complete haha thanks again.
cheami said:
Ummmm, I uninstalled Version Mobile Hotspot. Any idea on how to get it back?
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Here's the Mobile Hotspot apk and odex, from the stock rom posted by scrosler. Unzip this, then copy them both to /system/app, and reboot. You might need to set permissions? notsure
Nice....Thank you for posting this. OP post instructions were perfect. The one thing I am noticing about all these mods is that the OP are telling people to delete these original files, when all you have to do is rename them if you don't want to back them up or are nervous about deleting them. Again, thank you!!
Working here,
Tethering now,
Thanks
Oooh... very nice! Does this also work with USB tethering?
DeaconBoogie said:
Oooh... very nice! Does this also work with USB tethering?
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Yes, I can confirm it does.
WACOMalt said:
Hi all. I have obtained a modded version of the Mobile Hotspot provisioning for Verizon. This should let you use hotspot without paying VZW for the feature that is free to any non-VZW rom users..
Anywho. Download the file, backup and remove HotspotProvision.apk and HotspotProvision.odex from /system/app/ And then drag in this copy of the apk. Put it's permissions to rw-r--r-- and reboot.
You should now be able to set up your mobile hotspot.
I am posting this from my tethered computer
HotspotProvision.apk (98 KB)
Note that I DID NOT CREATE THIS.
If this for some reason is not allowed on here, please let me know and/or delete the post.
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You ROCK MAN!!!! It works on my Verizon G2 !!!!! Thank you :good: :fingers-crossed:
Glad I got the G2. The community off to a great start!
Someone have a mirror? I can not DL from Mega.

[FULFILLED] Needed VVM app from Droid Turbo stock rom

Can someone PLEASE post the Verizon visual voicemail app for me? I need the apk.
Are you not able to share system apk files yet?
I was hoping you could send me the Voicemail app by just sending me the zip file that ZipMe creates. Its FREE and shouldn't take too long.
I'd even be willing to offer a reward!! Ha...just PM me if interested and you are willing to help.
Thanks!!
calebcabob said:
Are you not able to share system apk files yet?
I was hoping you could send me the Voicemail app by just sending me the zip file that ZipMe creates. Its FREE and shouldn't take too long.
I'd even be willing to offer a reward!! Ha...just PM me if interested and you are willing to help.
Thanks!!
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Here you go! Enjoy!
If you need any other files, just let me know.
neozen21 said:
Here you go! Enjoy!
If you need any other files, just let me know.
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:good::good::good:
Hey!! You're the man! I'm having an issue with installing it, so I'm thinking there's possibly an ".odex" file in that same directory that I would need. Do you see one? If you're willing to try another method or two in order to help me to get this working, I will certainly thank you with a small gift
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:good::good::good:
Hey!! You're the man! I'm having an issue with installing it, so I'm thinking there's possibly an ".odex" file in that same directory that I would need. Do you see one? If you're willing to try another method or two in order to help me to get this working, I will certainly thank you with a small gift
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Dooh! I missed the .odex file
I guess I was in a hurry and didn't see it...
Well... here you go! (I had to rename the VVM3.odex to VVM3.zip. It wouldn't let me upload as .odex or .ode_)
And don't worry about giving anything.. I'm just glad to help!
Out of curiosity, why do you need the Verizon Voice Mail app? Since we don't have root, you couldn't have possibly deleted yours.. (or maybe you don't have a Verizon phone??)
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Dooh! I missed the .odex file
I guess I was in a hurry and didn't see it...
Well... here you go! (I had to rename the VVM3.odex to VVM3.zip. It wouldn't let me upload as .odex or .ode_)
And don't worry about giving anything.. I'm just glad to help!
Out of curiosity, why do you need the Verizon Voice Mail app? Since we don't have root, you couldn't have possibly deleted yours.. (or maybe you don't have a Verizon phone??)
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Ah, sweet!! Thank you for doing this!! I actually have a Verizon HTC One M8. I'm rooted and all, just have had a stressful few months trying to get VVM installed on anything that's not Sense (stock based). I'm running a CM12 ROM at the moment and am doing everything I possibly can to get VVM on it...need it for work.
I had no idea you didn't have root yet Damn! Well, I'm sure one day soon you'll wake up and see the Droid Turbo thread flooded with people celebrating the new found root method! ...just sayin
Yeah, seriously... THANKS again!! Save me as an xda contact, and if I can EVER help you in any way, you can bet I will try!
calebcabob said:
Ah, sweet!! Thank you for doing this!! I actually have a Verizon HTC One M8. I'm rooted and all, just have had a stressful few months trying to get VVM installed on anything that's not Sense (stock based). I'm running a CM12 ROM at the moment and am doing everything I possibly can to get VVM on it...need it for work.
I had no idea you didn't have root yet Damn! Well, I'm sure one day soon you'll wake up and see the Droid Turbo thread flooded with people celebrating the new found root method! ...just sayin
Yeah, seriously... THANKS again!! Save me as an xda contact, and if I can EVER help you in any way, you can bet I will try!
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Hey, glad I could help! I was on CM since CM7 (and still have CM for my Nexus 10, Moto G and Galaxy S3 (both are my test phones)...
But I never thought anyone would actually want Verizon apps running when they have root already lol..
If I could, I would purge them from my Droid Turbo... I HATE seeing the VM service running on my phone, so I kill it manually every time, since I can't disable it)
Well.. again, if you need anything other VZ apps, just let me know.
neozen21 said:
Hey, glad I could help! I was on CM since CM7 (and still have CM for my Nexus 10, Moto G and Galaxy S3 (both are my test phones)...
But I never thought anyone would actually want Verizon apps running when they have root already lol..
If I could, I would purge them from my Droid Turbo... I HATE seeing the VM service running on my phone, so I kill it manually every time, since I can't disable it)
Well.. again, if you need anything other VZ apps, just let me know.
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Coolcool! I'm out of "thanks" for the day, but I will certainly give you my next 2 days worth its the least I can do. Thanks again!!! You rock!
neozen21 said:
Dooh! I missed the .odex file
I guess I was in a hurry and didn't see it...
Well... here you go! (I had to rename the VVM3.odex to VVM3.zip. It wouldn't let me upload as .odex or .ode_)
And don't worry about giving anything.. I'm just glad to help!
Out of curiosity, why do you need the Verizon Voice Mail app? Since we don't have root, you couldn't have possibly deleted yours.. (or maybe you don't have a Verizon phone??)
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Sorry for the noobness,,,,,but could guide me as to how to install files both onto my N6? I have a N6 bought from T-Mobile that I'm using on Verizon. All is good except that my Visual VM is not working because the Verizon VM app is not there. Hopefully if I can install this I can get it to work.
Thanks
Slomo26 said:
Sorry for the noobness,,,,,but could guide me as to how to install files both onto my N6? I have a N6 bought from T-Mobile that I'm using on Verizon. All is good except that my Visual VM is not working because the Verizon VM app is not there. Hopefully if I can install this I can get it to work.
Thanks
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The easiest way for you would be to save the 2 files (rename the .zip to .odex) and click on the the .apk file with a File Manager and select "Install" when asked. Make sure you have the "Install from Unknown Sources" enabled (from Setup, Security).
Good luck!
Hi. Wondering if this will work on pretty much any VZW phone. And do you just rename the .zip to .index and place in appropriate directory? Thanks.
Rommel41 said:
Hi. Wondering if this will work on pretty much any VZW phone. And do you just rename the .zip to .index and place in appropriate directory? Thanks.
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It should...
Rename the .zip to .odex and place both files in the same directory and use a file manager program to install. (Make sure you have the "Install from Unknown Sources" enabled.
Or if you have root, you can place them in the /system/priv-app/ directly (no need to install)
Wondering if you go this to work?

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