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**NOTE FOR VEGAN TAB USERS** Steps 1-5 are no longer necessary for you, as the build.prop file in your /system directory has a working market fingerprint out of the box. Just apply the standard Market Fix (steps 6-8) and you are good to go.
I've seen several people complaining that the "full market" we had on G Tablet after the established market fixes wasn't quite full. Well, I've solved that problem, through a mixture of reading what others have done with other devices and experimentation. I will not promise that this gives you *everything*, but I do believe it gives you apps that otherwise required the release-keys status. Some of the apps you get may of course not work. But several applications I looked for before (TV.com for example, with streaming CBS video content) were not available with the previous market fix, and are now available with this fix. In fact, TV.com even works, except for a very minor video glitch in the upper left corner of the screen, and it's a cool app to get some quick streaming video content going on your G Tablet.
**NOTE** I take no responsibility for you screwing up your G Tablet. Please backup your system in Clockwork Recovery before doing any of this!
**EDIT** Removed unneccessary steps after feedback in this thread. Process is now very simple. Edited step 1 to clarify you need paid version of Root Explorer.
Here's how to do it:
0) Backup in Clockwork Mod. Please. I don't want you mad at me if this messes up your ROM.
1) Get the paid version of Root Explorer installed on your G Tablet. Apparently the free version lacks a text editor. If you only have the free version, the text editing step will need to be done in a separate program, or you will need to copy build.prop to your desktop, edit it there, and copy it back. Or use adb to push an edited build.prop to your tablet. Just buy Root Explorer though, it makes this very easy.
2) Browse in Root Explorer to /system. Then click on Mount R/W.
3) Long click on build.prop and click on Open In Text Editor.
4) Scroll down to the line ro.build.fingerprint=....
You are going to replace that with the following text:
ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion/mahimahi:2.2/FRF91/43546:user/release-keys
5) Now you are going to click on Save and Exit. And then remount the /system directory as R/O.
6) Now you are going to re-do the original Market Fix. I used the simple version illustrated here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-nySibzeA&feature=related First, make sure Market is running, and browse around in it for a few seconds. If you don't do this, there may be no cache to clear and for some reason the market fix may not work. Then, go to Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->Running and scroll down to Market. Then hit Clear Cache, followed by Force Stop **DO NOT CLEAR DATA FOR MARKET, JUST CACHE**. Then go back, scroll down to Google Services Framework, hit Clear Data, then Force Stop.
7) Now try starting Market again and you get the famous Market Error. Now shut down the G Tablet, then turned it back on. Wait for Wifi to connect to your network before doing anything! I forgot to do that on the first try, so I rebooted again, waited for wifi to connect this time.
8) Now restart Market again. It seems to have sourced the fingerprint from build.prop somewhere in steps 6-7. Searches for previously missing apps now show up. Voila! A truly full market!
And steps 6 and 7 can almost certainly be replaced by the equivalent steps using Titanium Backup that I know a lot of people have been using, particularly with TNT Lite. I am running ZPad 2.2 here, so YMMV with TNT Lite. Please keep me informed if this works/doesn't work for you if you try it!
Credit goes to: Paul at Modaco for hacking on the Advent Vega and making the Market work fully on that device and for coming up with a working build.prop for the Advent Vega, Roebeet for inspiring me to look at the Vega ROM stuff with his current work on the VEGAn ROM, Rothnic for his excellent work on the ZPad ROM that I'm currently using. Basically, I'm just hacking and slashing here, this wasn't any sort of rocket science.
Paul from Modaco is awesome -- and you are as well, for making this post!
Any apps in particular that you found after this, that were missing before? I might want to try this on my device. Thanks again!
FWIW my Nexus One running a CM 6.0 nightly from 2 days ago has
ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion/mahimahi:2.2.1/FRG83/60505:user/release-keys
Note the more up-level version (2.2.1) and build (FRG83). I haven't tried this on my GTab yet but I will as soon as I can get it up and running.
roebeet said:
Paul from Modaco is awesome -- and you are as well, for making this post!
Any apps in particular that you found after this, that were missing before? I might want to try this on my device. Thanks again!
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The only specific things I can tell you off the top of my head are TV.com which I know wasn't there because I searched for it a few hours ago. Also, I tried searching Market for Handcent before and found 14 or 15 results, and after this process I was able to retrieve 24 results.
There were a bunch of random apps I saw in the Top Apps list that I don't remember seeing earlier today. So that was enough to convince me that most of the missing 10-20% of apps are there now.
And thanks for the compliment, especially coming from the guy who made the G Tablet useful!
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FWIW my Nexus One running a CM 6.0 nightly from 2 days ago has
ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion/mahimahi:2.2.1/FRG83/60505:user/release-keys
Note the more up-level version (2.2.1) and build (FRG83). I haven't tried this on my GTab yet but I will as soon as I can get it up and running.
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I'm sure that will work too, though the FRF91 build string seems to match the existing data in the ZPad ROM at least. I'm guessing the two signatures will produce essentially identical Market results.
rcgabriel said:
I'm sure that will work too, though the FRF91 build string seems to match the existing data in the ZPad ROM at least. I'm guessing the two signatures will produce essentially identical Market results.
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Yeah. I may be somewhat overoptimistic going with FRG83. The build and version numbers identify the version of the system code so apps may read them and make some assumptions as to certain API characteristics. We're probably closer to FRF91 than FRG83 on TnT Lite.
This one worked ok for me
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SGH-T849/SGH-T849/SGH-T849:2.2/FROYO/UVJJB:user/release-keys
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This one worked ok for me
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SGH-T849/SGH-T849/SGH-T849:2.2/FROYO/UVJJB:user/release-keys
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Is that from the Samsung Tablet? That may be closer to what we're really running.
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Is that from the Samsung Tablet? That may be closer to what we're really running.
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Yes this is Galaxy Tab. Probably better a Tegra tab once a full market one comes out.
I did the following:
1) Edited build.prop as described in step 4, rebooted and searched for tv.com - no results
2) I preformed the edits in step 4a, rebooted and searched for tv.com - no results
3) I stopped Market & Google Services Framework & wiped Google Services Framework, rebooted after getting Market Error, waited for wifi and opened Market to search for tv.com - no results.
I can't say if it works. I haven't had trouble finding apps, but I can't find tv.com before or after the steps above. Perhaps, I missed something.
Wait!!!! It does work. I tried again after posting and it's there! Thanks!
Is it possible to post the TV.com app? I don't want to do the mod but would love that app!
Great post man worked like a charm, I can get my slingbox app from the market now.
Edit: dammit I can't get the downloaded sling client to launch even after trying it many times which usually worked.
I'm going to give it a shot but being a newbie I'm not clear on this step:
5) Now you are going to click on Save and Exit. And then remount the /system directory as R/O
Will "remount as r/o" be an option to select at this point? If not, can you provide more detail.
The rest of the mod is easy enough to follow.
Thanks.
jdnyc said:
I'm going to give it a shot but being a newbie I'm not clear on this step:
5) Now you are going to click on Save and Exit. And then remount the /system directory as R/O
Will "remount as r/o" be an option to select at this point? If not, can you provide more detail.
The rest of the mod is easy enough to follow.
Thanks.
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No worries its just a button on root explorer, download it and you will see it fairly quick.
NM..........
Fixed
Thanks works great
Can't get this to work. When I toto building.prop there s no option to open it in text editor. Only toopen as text. But then there is no way to edge the sentence.
ewitte said:
This one worked ok for me
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SGH-T849/SGH-T849/SGH-T849:2.2/FROYO/UVJJB:user/release-keys
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Replaced this line only, did the Market fix via Settings and it worked like a charm. And Swype continues to work as well.
-=Sent from my ViewSonic G Tablet using Tapatalk=-
Worked perfectly thanks! Steps 4a and 6 are not necessary as you precicted
Could someone to develop INTERNAL xap installer program [ homebrew] that
will be able to install xap inside phone ?
Thanks.
the os already has its own framework for that so no point, the installation of non signed apps is discussed loads on the forum. An app is avail called chevron to achieve it, unless you have updated your phone it should still work
I have investigated this. No luck so far. But I have a couple of leads that may let me make it. But it needs more research. I will have a look at it soon. But I can't give an ETA. So far I know there are no others that have succeeded so far.
Ciao,
Heathcliff74
This will be key for cydia/installius kind apps for WP7
anarchyuk said:
the os already has its own framework for that so no point, the installation of non signed apps is discussed loads on the forum. An app is avail called chevron to achieve it, unless you have updated your phone it should still work
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is it possible ? I like to install apps inside the phone as in WINMO.
I can have XAP on skydrive a if i click it on browser it will automatically download and install, this will be awsome.
marek1 said:
is it possible ? I like to install apps inside the phone as in WINMO.
I can have XAP on skydrive a if i click it on browser it will automatically download and install, this will be awsome.
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Nope. Not possible. Read my previous answer. Anarchyuk did not understand your question correctly.
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Heathcliff74 said:
Nope. Not possible. Read my previous answer. Anarchyuk did not understand your question correctly.
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Why is not possible, reason ? Will Mango make it possible ?
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Why is not possible, reason ? Will Mango make it possible ?
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No. Microsoft doesn't want you to sideload apps. They want you to use the Marketplace. If you would be able to use an internal xap installer, you would be using it for sideloading.
It is not possible to use the API's for installing XAP's because you need TCB access for that. Normal apps have only LPC access, so normally you can't create an app for that. Needs hacking.
Ciao,
Heathcliff74
Would this type of access be possible with the 'DLLImport Project'?
So today i installed a random app from marketplace to see what was going on i the process-list. Here i saw "PacmanInstaller.exe" (after "Downloading..." > "Installing..."); later i tried to remote execute that one without any important args, and it said "This application can not run in Win32 mode.", eh? Didn't that exe just ran in the process list. Seems weird not to be able to launch that one. (it did not say the exe did not exist).
Tested another thing to, what happens when i deploy an app from Visual Studio??
>PacmanInstaller.exe shows up there too.?!?!?
THEN WTF, WHERE IS THE DRM?
Found this in "PacmanInstaller.c":
if ( v19 != v2 )
*(_DWORD *)(v17 + 4 * v18 - 4) = L"ID_CAP_DEBUG";
XAP > Phone side:
- IO Explorer, all files have the exact same byte size, no magic changes added "ID_CAP_DEBUG""
- No "WMAppPRHeader.xml" added (generated/downloaded)
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This means its just copying it to phone (XAP).
Runs pacman to register app > \Applications\Install\GUID\Install
"PacmanInstaller.exe GUID" ??
>Cant execute remote PacmanInstaller? From within?
Just having fun, thanks
SimzzDev said:
Would this type of access be possible with the 'DLLImport Project'?
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Nope. DllImport project is about accessing native API's. Not really about elevating privileges (so far). The package manager API's are native API's, but they require elevated privileges too. For having higher privileges you need to hack the system...
fiinix said:
So today i installed a random app from marketplace to see what was going on i the process-list. Here i saw "PacmanInstaller.exe" (after "Downloading..." > "Installing..."); later i tried to remote execute that one without any important args, and it said "This application can not run in Win32 mode.", eh? Didn't that exe just ran in the process list. Seems weird not to be able to launch that one. (it did not say the exe did not exist).
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"This application can not run in Win32 mode" is error 0xbf:
Error 0xbf: error_invalid_exe_signature
Description: Cannot run <application> in Windows NT mode
Or: Cannot run <application> in Win32 mode
This means that your executable is not properly signed / elevated to launch into the required account.
fiinix said:
This means its just copying it to phone (XAP).
Runs pacman to register app > \Applications\Install\GUID\Install
"PacmanInstaller.exe GUID" ??
>Cant execute remote PacmanInstaller? From within?
Just having fun, thanks
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C'mon fiinix! You of all people should know!!
Code:
<!-- Rule loaded from: \IMGFS\969eb155-55ff-4884-9ecb-241c8a4b6e09.policy.xml(405,6) -->
<Rule PriorityCategoryId="PRIORITY_STANDARD" ResourceIri="/LOADERVERIFIER/ACCOUNT/(+)/ACCOUNT_CAN_LAUNCH/NONE/NONE/PRIMARY/WINDOWS/PACMANINSTALLER.EXE" SpeakerAccountId="S-1-5-112-0-0-1" Description="Only TCB can launch into this chamber">
<!-- Authorize loaded from: \IMGFS\969eb155-55ff-4884-9ecb-241c8a4b6e09.policy.xml(406,10) -->
<Authorize>
<!-- Match loaded from: \IMGFS\969eb155-55ff-4884-9ecb-241c8a4b6e09.policy.xml(407,14) -->
<Match AccountId="S-1-5-112-0-0-1" AuthorizationIds="LV_ACCESS_EXECUTE" />
</Authorize>
<!-- Stop loaded from: \IMGFS\969eb155-55ff-4884-9ecb-241c8a4b6e09.policy.xml(409,10) -->
<Stop>
<!-- Match loaded from: \IMGFS\969eb155-55ff-4884-9ecb-241c8a4b6e09.policy.xml(410,14) -->
<Match AccountId="S-1-5-112-0-0XFF" />
</Stop>
</Rule>
That's why you can't run it! So, not the right account to launch. Not even when you use the Samsung exploit. Because that uses "Elevated". Not "TCB".
The proper way to call PacmanInstaller.exe is:
Code:
pacmaninstaller.exe <int> <guid>
I'm not really sure, but the <int> is the type of operation. Possible values are between 1 and 7 if I recall correctly. The guid is the applicationid. So far I know, the PacmanInstaller looks in \Application Data\Phone Tools\10.0\Install. That is where the xap's are initially uploaded to the phone and extracted by the packagemanger.
Ciao,
Heathcliff74
PS. New version of WP7 Root Tools coming up....
"Not even when you use the Samsung exploit. Because that uses "Elevated". Not "TCB"."
> What about "\Windows\Startup\"
That one launch what ever lnk (exe pointer) listed under startup directory. Would be an opportunity to restart after installed all "cydia" apps on the phone.
Another small but interesting find:
>Checking the mail launches another "servicesd.exe".
All those exe's of multiple sessions like "udevice.exe" and "servicesd.exe" go with an arg, right? then what is put in? Maybe an dll as arg?
>Then again, the custom dll (VS2008 made) will not run due it does not have "LV_ACCESS_EXECUTE", so that locks TCB out for dll arg inject.
udevice.exe (Driver host, runs under "SYSTEM" level)
servicesd.exe (Ordinary exe for dll host)
So making custom drivers wont work... (probably),
to be middle hand for executing under SYSTEM.
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haha post "404" (current post count)
>HTTP Not Found.
Heathcliff74 said:
No. Microsoft doesn't want you to sideload apps. They want you to use the Marketplace. If you would be able to use an internal xap installer, you would be using it for sideloading.
It is not possible to use the API's for installing XAP's because you need TCB access for that. Normal apps have only LPC access, so normally you can't create an app for that. Needs hacking.
Ciao,
Heathcliff74
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OK,I know that MS don't want to allow but I want to to know if is possible to hack it and do the internal XAP installer ? That's why I am asking.
I think that everybody who have unlocked phone will appreciate it !!
As everyone already said.. CANNOT be done. There's no, "I want to know if someone can hack this". The people working to bring full file/registry access and a better experience to all phones are too busy to worry about trying to make an internal xap installer. Just hook the damn thing up to a computer and use the applications to push a xap to your phone and be happy. I'm no admin or anything, but please don't pester over something like this.
After looking all across the internet on how to root one of these for a friend, I finally just tried what I did to my Hd 7" and it works, so here's what I did.
What you need:
-Bin4ry's Root
-QemuRoot
Also: I picked up the HD adb drivers from the Qemu page, they did work on recognizing my friends KF2 as an adb interface
(I take no credit for these programs, and am not responsible for any problems they may cause)
Before you start this process, ensure that in Settings>Device>"allow installation of applications" is on, as well as Settings>security>"Enable adb"
-Install the adb drivers if you haven't already
-Extract both Qemu and bin4ry's tools to your C: Drive (For Command prompt purposes) and what I have done is renamed the folders to "Root" and "Qemu"
Like this
Now we're going to start the process. If you are an experienced user and already have adb running, I suggest opening task manager and killing adb.exe
In windows:
Click on start, then type CMD in, right click it then "Run as administrator" Like this
If you named the files "Root" and "Qemu" this are the steps:
Step 1: Type this in the window, hitting enter after each line.
cd ..\..\Root
runme.bat
When the screen shows an interface, type 1 then hit enter, A lot of errors will show up but that's fine,
On Kindle:
When your kindle shows a "Restore" screen hit restore (No data will be lost, no worries)
After it finishes out you should get a command line again like "C:\Root>"
Step 2: Now for the Qemu, type
cd ..\Qemu
rootqemu.bat
When you get another interface type 1, then hit enter, press enter a couple times until it starts the steps.
It'll restart your kindle a couple times make sure you don't press enter until it has booted up again whenever it prompts you to.
You'll get some errors, especially on the local.prop section, that's fine, when it runs all the way through, You are rooted.
If you want proof, you can download Es File explorer and grant it Root permissions in the settings.
If you want Google play, I suggest this guide (note: in that guide, when he references "Settings/apps" he means "System/apps")
If you want GO Launcher HD and other goodies like no more lockscreen ads, download KindleFree from google play (Pro version is $1.99, needed to get rid of adds, better than paying 15 bucks to get rid of em)
Last remarks:
I don't really know if this did anything, but I went into device manager and under "portable devices" I disabled the kindle, just to make sure there would be no interference.
Also, this guide works for the Kindle Fire HD 7" (ver. 7.2.3), not sure about the 8.9" as I don't own it, nor know anybody who has one.
HUGE EDIT:I forgot to put "cd" in front of the command lines, which would result in it doing nothing, I apologize.
Edit: GO launcher HD didn't work for him, he installed APEX instead and it worked.
I would have added this to the post, but my KFHD isn't editing the post properly.
Hello, I followed the above the above, it all went well, I then followed the Google play tut, perfect.......
Then I over did it and put the apex launcher apk into system/app directory as suggested in another post, big mistake, now it boots and the launcher keeps crashing , if I click search on the bottom task bar the kindle resets
I can still adb into it, so all is not lost, but I have a question, can anyone give me any ideas on how I can get to root explorer (installed, but not accessible because the launcher keeps crashing) I would be very grateful. Or as an alternative, and adb/shell command(s) I can run to delete the apex apk.
Once you are rooted, you can manually remove the lockscreen ads, without purchasing an app to do it. It is simple. I removed the ad app using Titanium Backup Pro but, others have done it THIS way.
BookCase said:
Once you are rooted, you can manually remove the lockscreen ads, without purchasing an app to do it. It is simple. I removed the ad app using Titanium Backup Pro but, others have done it THIS way.
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Do people actually want to keep the KF lockscreen? It seems like a lot more work to remove the adds than it is to add a new lockscreen using the NoLock method. However, on certain lockscreens (I've been trying a lot since I haven't used a tablet much, so I haven't found a favorite lockscreen for tablets) I do notice that the, homebar (not sure what that bottom bar is officially called since I have a vendetta against it) won't hide for some of the lockscreens I've tried. Other than that though I find it much nicer and easier to replace the thing then get the adds off.
I get that your post was a free way, but just curious. As a side note, why are there no cool tablet lockscreens? It took ages for people to get cool phone lockscreens going, I hope someone thinks up something unique for tablets!
BookCase said:
Once you are rooted, you can manually remove the lockscreen ads, without purchasing an app to do it. It is simple. I removed the ad app using Titanium Backup Pro but, others have done it THIS way.
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Thanks, but the lock screen/ads are not the problem, I have (stupidly) put the apex launcher into the system/apps folder (as instructed on another post). What happens now is that when I start up my KF2 I get the message "Apex launcher has stopped working" this means I have no access to any of my installed apps (root explorer etc) to be able to remove the apex launcher
I have tried to start the search (magnifying glass icon) to manually type in "root explorer" but this just causes the KF2 to re-start.
I have access thro phone explorer, but it will not allow me to delete the apex launcher apk (probably because it keeps trying to run). What I am after is any tips/methods to be able to either start root explorer or adb into the KF2 to be able to delete the apex launcher apk.
Any ideas/tips very welcome.
on step 1, I select normal, get errors but never get restore showing on my KF. Any suggestions?
Boyzdad said:
Thanks, but the lock screen/ads are not the problem, I have (stupidly) put the apex launcher into the system/apps folder (as instructed on another post). What happens now is that when I start up my KF2 I get the message "Apex launcher has stopped working" this means I have no access to any of my installed apps (root explorer etc) to be able to remove the apex launcher
I have tried to start the search (magnifying glass icon) to manually type in "root explorer" but this just causes the KF2 to re-start.
I have access thro phone explorer, but it will not allow me to delete the apex launcher apk (probably because it keeps trying to run). What I am after is any tips/methods to be able to either start root explorer or adb into the KF2 to be able to delete the apex launcher apk.
Any ideas/tips very welcome.
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Give this a try.
https://sites.google.com/site/androidhowto/how-to-1/install-and-uninstall-applications-using-adb
This link seems more informative
www.careace.net/2010/05/12/how-to-remove-android-apps-through-adb/
iytrix said:
Do people actually want to keep the KF lockscreen? It seems like a lot more work to remove the adds than it is to add a new lockscreen using the NoLock method. However, on certain lockscreens (I've been trying a lot since I haven't used a tablet much, so I haven't found a favorite lockscreen for tablets) I do notice that the, homebar (not sure what that bottom bar is officially called since I have a vendetta against it) won't hide for some of the lockscreens I've tried. Other than that though I find it much nicer and easier to replace the thing then get the adds off.
I get that your post was a free way, but just curious. As a side note, why are there no cool tablet lockscreens? It took ages for people to get cool phone lockscreens going, I hope someone thinks up something unique for tablets!
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Boyzdad said:
Thanks, but the lock screen/ads are not the problem, I have (stupidly) put the apex launcher into the system/apps folder (as instructed on another post). What happens now is that when I start up my KF2 I get the message "Apex launcher has stopped working" this means I have no access to any of my installed apps (root explorer etc) to be able to remove the apex launcher
I have tried to start the search (magnifying glass icon) to manually type in "root explorer" but this just causes the KF2 to re-start.
I have access thro phone explorer, but it will not allow me to delete the apex launcher apk (probably because it keeps trying to run). What I am after is any tips/methods to be able to either start root explorer or adb into the KF2 to be able to delete the apex launcher apk.
Any ideas/tips very welcome.
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Exactly why I removed the ads and not the lock screen. Learned earlier in AVD that the Launcher is tricky. I pushed ADW.Launcher to the system/app folder and had the same issue. Since we have no option to restore at this time, it's best not to hack the system up too bad. Hopefully, the bootloader will be cracked soon and recovery will be possible. Until then, be patient and be safe. I suggest practicing in the emulator before trying anything on the device. Just a precaution.
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Exactly why I removed the ads and not the lock screen. Learned earlier in AVD that the Launcher is tricky. I pushed ADW.Launcher to the system/app folder and had the same issue. Since we have no option to restore at this time, it's best not to hack the system up too bad. Hopefully, the bootloader will be cracked soon and recovery will be possible. Until then, be patient and be safe. I suggest practicing in the emulator before trying anything on the device. Just a precaution.
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Thank for the advise, but I have not removed the lock screen, just rooted it and pushed the google market/framework/vending etc, Am I missing something obvious that you are trying to tell me? Sorry if I am
The emulator sounds good, have you got a link please? (I have the SDK installed).
OK, all sorted
I ran -Bin4ry's Root, this takes you to the 1st step (restore), on this screen I managed to click the search (mag-glass) without the KF2 resetting (possibly this stopped the apex launcher?). This then allowed me to search for RootExplorer (previously installed) and then I could delete the Apex.apk from system/apps..... reboot all done.
However, this does make me wonder what is going on, I can install a game from google play, all good, the icon shows up (and I can search for it) run it all good. But if I try to install a launcher (apex,adw, go ex etc) they don't show up either icon or in search Any ideas why this could be? (I checked under settings/applications/installed applications/all applications/ click on apex but the launch by default button is grayed-out)
Oh, just a quick tip with the above rooting method, if your KF2 does not re-set during rooting (when it should) I just manually re-set it and all seemed to go well Also it can take a long time for the KF2 to been "seen" by the PC after re-boot, just be patient
Boyzdad said:
OK, all sorted
I ran -Bin4ry's Root, this takes you to the 1st step (restore), on this screen I managed to click the search (mag-glass) without the KF2 resetting (possibly this stopped the apex launcher?). This then allowed me to search for RootExplorer (previously installed) and then I could delete the Apex.apk from system/apps..... reboot all done.
However, this does make me wonder what is going on, I can install a game from google play, all good, the icon shows up (and I can search for it) run it all good. But if I try to install a launcher (apex,adw, go ex etc) they don't show up either icon or in search Any ideas why this could be? (I checked under settings/applications/installed applications/all applications/ click on apex but the launch by default button is grayed-out)
Oh, just a quick tip with the above rooting method, if your KF2 does not re-set during rooting (when it should) I just manually re-set it and all seemed to go well Also it can take a long time for the KF2 to been "seen" by the PC after re-boot, just be patient
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I had to fish for em sometimes using AndroExplorer using the "My programs" tab they have in the app.
I'm trying to root a kindle fire 2 running 10.2.4, and i am hitting a road block over and over. I run bin4ry's tool, and it goesthrough the sequence of error messages, the wait 10 seconds message, some more error messages, then it says it's done. It never gives me a restore prompt.
I don't think it's a driver problem. device manager sees adb composite interface. I have, however used multiple driver sources just to be sure, no difference. Used bin4ry's original files, and tried with the ones from the sdk. Same results.
Any ideas? I must be overlooking something.
What do you get if you run:
adb devices
Which your Kindle connected try running:
adb kill-server
Then
adb start-server
Then try it again. To check the commands, just type adb and press enter.
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chronicfathead said:
What do you get if you run:
adb devices
Which your Kindle connected try running:
adb kill-server
Then
adb start-server
Then try it again. To check the commands, just type adb and press enter.
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Same thing before and after:
List of devices attached
D026A0A023540EPJ device
Used this today with no issues.
This should be a sticky.
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My kindle gets stuck after server starts on step one I think its drivers can you help please?
inchoate said:
I'm trying to root a kindle fire 2 running 10.2.4, and i am hitting a road block over and over. I run bin4ry's tool, and it goesthrough the sequence of error messages, the wait 10 seconds message, some more error messages, then it says it's done. It never gives me a restore prompt.
I don't think it's a driver problem. device manager sees adb composite interface. I have, however used multiple driver sources just to be sure, no difference. Used bin4ry's original files, and tried with the ones from the sdk. Same results.
Any ideas? I must be overlooking something.
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Dont set as adminstrator just click the bin4ry's
Many, many thanks to the OP and others in this thread, as well as this forum. It was a pain in the ass, but I got the drivers and adb installed and finally got my KF2 rooted. Then I spilled half a glass of beer onto the Fire...
The case protected it from getting wet but half a glass of good beer was lost.
Thanks again,
KindofBlues71
This method worked as per the op. The only thing I had problem with was the usb drivers (linked in the op), had to get the usb drivers using Android sdk method.
Now the Kindle is no more but a vanilla tablet. Thanks.
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[Q&A] [XAP][23/12/2014][0.4] CustomWPSystem - patch XAPs easily within WPSystem fold
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Hi can u tell me step by step. What am i must do to patch this pfd? Thanks
Live Lock Screen beta
Hello! thanks for your work! I tried your CustomPFD xap and it works fine on my Lumia 620.
I'd like to try also the Live Lock Screen beta but I can not find the patched xap file to install with the CustomPFD.
Sorry for my english, can you help me to find the xap Live Lock Screen beta?
Many thanks!
@jackcicci ehm... I don't understand... Live Lock Screen beta is available within the store
Still getting errors, 3 different ones now at this point. Once I replicate the problem again I'll let you know what they were, one was access denied and the other was "App is not installed on SD Card or is unavailable," the third I'm trying to bring back up again (for now I'm getting the second error)
Swagulous said:
Still getting errors, 3 different ones now at this point. Once I replicate the problem again I'll let you know what they were, one was access denied and the other was "App is not installed on SD Card or is unavailable," the third I'm trying to bring back up again (for now I'm getting the second error)
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Hi, you will help CustomWPSystem version 5
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@jackcicci ehm... I don't understand... Live Lock Screen beta is available within the store
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Thanks, maybe I'm wrong, I was following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...p-customwpsystem-patch-xaps-wpsystem-t2975419
Choose the app target
With this first version it's possible to choose only three target apps, i will add other apps soon:
Live Lock Screen beta
Glance Background beta
Preview for developers
Field Medic
Download the app and move it to SD card (using storage sense)
Choose the custom XAP (the app uses the integrated file picker)
Patch!
I found the custom xap of Preview for developers and also Glance Background beta but i can't find the custom xap of Live Lock Screen beta and Field Medic.
Question
You can replace the bootscreen with this.
But witch one?
The one with the windows Logo or the "Nokia" ?
And how to put it in correct folder "c/user/etc etc " ?
Never mind, just found out
I tried all 4 apps, but only preview for developers works?
Galance Background beta crashs after patch, the other two cannot be patched.
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@jackcicci ehm... I don't understand... Live Lock Screen beta is available within the store
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Thanks, maybe I'm wrong, I was following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...p-customwpsystem-patch-xaps-wpsystem-t2975419
Choose the app target
With this first version it's possible to choose only three target apps, i will add other apps soon:
Live Lock Screen beta
Glance Background beta
Preview for developers
Field Medic
Download the app and move it to SD card (using storage sense)
Choose the custom XAP (the app uses the integrated file picker)
Patch!
I found the custom xap of Preview for developers and also Glance Background beta but i can't find the custom xap of Live Lock Screen beta and Field Medic.
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Galance Background beta crashs after patch, the other two cannot be patched.
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I've still not understood where to find the modified xap of Live Lock Screen beta and Field Medic, I'm speaking about the custom XAP that has to be patched with the integrated file picker of the CustomWPSystem app after moving to the SD card the "orginal" app downloaded from the MS store as suggested by Pasquiindustry in the previous reply
Any ideas?
Error while swapping Live Lockscreen Beta
I tried to patch live lock screen beta with @-W_O_L_F-'s lock screen app. but I'm getting error "Cannot create a file when that file already exists. (Exception from HRESULT:0x800700B7)"
Please solve it and update ur xap
custom wpsystem manual swap will work to change firmware version in windows 10 .
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i need 'CustomWPSystem_0300.xap' the latest version not worked for me.when i tried its get back to app list
where is CustomPFD_0002.xap?
can't find CustomPFD_0002.xap file anywhere. CustomWPSystem still crashes when i apply CustomPFD_0003.xap
Can't grant access to SD card
I can't grant permission for the app to access SD card anymore since I updated to windows 10. Please fix it. Thanks you.
I'm sorry, I'm nt understanding how to install. Do I need a PC? If not, can you give me a detailed guide on how to do this? Thanks!
Yes, you definitely need a PC, same as you need for sideloading any homebrew. You need a Windows PC, a USB cable, and the Windows Phone SDK installed (this can be downloaded for free from MS, or is part of the more recent Visual Studio versions). Run "Windows Phone Developer Registration", enter you Microsoft Account info; that unlocks your phone for sideloading. Then run "Application Deployment" and select the XAP file, then hit Deploy; that installs the app.
This stuff is well documented, both on XDA and on other sites including MSDN. Please search before posting!
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Yes, you definitely need a PC, same as you need for sideloading any homebrew. You need a Windows PC, a USB cable, and the Windows Phone SDK installed (this can be downloaded for free from MS, or is part of the more recent Visual Studio versions). Run "Windows Phone Developer Registration", enter you Microsoft Account info; that unlocks your phone for sideloading. Then run "Application Deployment" and select the XAP file, then hit Deploy; that installs the app.
This stuff is well documented, both on XDA and on other sites including MSDN. Please search before posting!
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I did search, and nothing came up for this! Anyway, thanks. How many GB is the SDK?
Don't remember exactly, but the web installer is tiny. https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/downloads#d-express-windows-8, use the "Install Now" link to avoid downloading anything you don't need, then run the installer and just grab the WP8 parts.
Any way to install Lumia camera 5.0 on unsupported devices like 535 or 925
hey guys..is there any Any way to install Lumia camera 5.0 on unsupported devices like 535 or 925...???
please tell me ...sorry if i have posted it in wrong forum....
please reply me...
You could spoof the device ID (using an HTTPS proxy like Fiddler, or using a registry editor such as Root Tool if you have an SD card), and that should allow you to install the app. There's absolutely no guarantee it will work, though; it probably requires some per-device fancy hardware support. Worst case, it could actually screw up your phone's camery.
[TERMINAL] DEBLOATER
Debloat your phone Systemlessly! Debloating can sometimes be device specific. OEM apps can sometimes be a trash to a user but not to the other. So I decided to make a module to Customize the uninstallation of a system app (in Magisk) with a UI in Terminal emulator. So you can help yourself in uninstalling your own bloat![/SIZE]
How to use:
Flash in a recovery
Go to Terminal emulator or adb shell (use -nc, refer below)
Type su and enter
Code:
debloat
or use the command line for ease of use or other stuff
Select the apps to uninstall (systemless!). But remember that the names of the apps won't be accurate (like Velvet which is actually the Google app) if you have no aapt in your system.
** Use the options
Enter
Code:
debloat -h
and it will be pretty easy to understand.
** How to debloat multiple apps
Enter multiple numbers. That's it.
For example, enter 1 18 25 24 56. That would debloat the apps with the corresponding number in the listed apps shown to you in the menu.
** If you have a blank list of apps, or want to use ADB Shell, use -nc.
Code:
debloat -nc
** Uploading logs
Go to the menu and type `logs`, this will upload the log files of this module and will generate a link. Send that
Alternatively, Send `/cache/terminal_debloater-verbose.log` here. I'll examine it for problems and will try to fix it.
Short video guide:
Download here or at Magisk Manager
GitHub
Changelogs
Telegram Channel
Notification Channel
DONATE? If you want to (ﾉ･ω･)ﾉﾞ
LIST OF ALL SH*TTY APPS BY OEMs
All ****ty LG apps
by @popy2006
All ****ty T-Mobile LG apps
by @famewolf
Give me a list to be posted here ?
F.A.Q
Q. How does this work?
A. To put it simply, debloat is a script magic mounted in /system/bin ($PATH variable) so that it can be executed directly in Terminal Emulator and present you with a "UI" that you can interact with to uninstall System Apps.
Q. Are the apps frozen or uninstalled?
A. They're uninstalled. To put it simply, the apk files in /system are replaced by a blank file, which basically removes/uninstalls them from /system.
Q. How does the Reinstall option work?
A. It removes the blank files used to replace to apk files in /system. Which brings the apk back after a reboot. Basically the same thing that happens when you disable/uninstall a Magisk module. Q. Some kind of error popped out, what do I do?
A. Type logs in the menu then send the link generated or send me these files: /cache/terminal_debloater.log and /cache/terminal_debloater-verbose.log ; so I can look for the bug :good:
Q. I accidentally uninstalled an important system app (e.g. System UI) and got in a bootloop, what do I do?
A. Simple, mount magisk from here. Then delete the app folder of the system app you've uninstalled in /sbin/.core/img/terminal_debloater/system/app or /sbin/.core/img/terminal_debloater/system/priv-app then that should undo it
Q. Apps are still in the app drawer after debloating...
A. You can then uninstall them like a normal user app.
Here's a little video tutorial on how to use this module by @Truant_Luce
Nice! One for the repo, I'd say!
Should probably warn the user a bit clearer that the list won't always accurately reflect the name of the app they're looking for... You'll probably get a lot of questions about it anyway (taking into account the average users indisposition towards reading instructions), but still.
Didgeridoohan said:
Nice! One for the repo, I'd say!
Should probably warn the user a bit clearer that the list won't always accurately reflect the name of the app they're looking for... You'll probably get a lot of questions about it anyway (taking into account the average users indisposition towards reading instructions), but still.
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Thanks. Should have probably added that from the beginning.
I'll submit it to the repo soon
@veez21 check lines 99 and 126:
mktouch $MODDIR${app[$(($app))]}/.replace
mktouch $MODDIR${privapp[$((privapp))]}/.replace
crusader727 said:
@veez21 check lines 99 and 126:
mktouch $MODDIR${app[$(($app))]}/.replace
mktouch $MODDIR${privapp[$((privapp))]}/.replace
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There was supposed to be something else in there ( a difference between another variable) and i removed it. But it still works like that. Try it and tell me if there are errors
veez21 said:
There was supposed to be something else in there ( a difference between another variable) and i removed it. But it still works like that. Try it and tell me if there are errors
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I was wondering if someone would make a debloater. Great job!
Great think, gonna test it tomorrow
Thank you very much !!
Would you be able to create a module to hide apps (user/system) from the pixel launcher?
If yes, would it be much work to do?
Gratefully
Blade
BIade said:
Great think, gonna test it tomorrow
Thank you very much !!
Would you be able to create a module to hide apps (user/system) from the pixel launcher?
If yes, would it be much work to do?
Gratefully
Blade
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I don't know. But I'll look into it
Screenshots please!
Can someone post some screenshots of the module in action?
Thank you. Can I debloat them and install some of them back as the user app from the play store..?
min9ox2 said:
Thank you. Can I debloat them and install some of them back as the user app from the play store..?
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Yes you can
Git link added in the OP!
Added git link and submitted it to the repo. Hope it gets accepted soon
https://github.com/veez21/terminal_debloater_magisk
I keep getting this when I try it. Anything I'm not doing right? The app does have root permissions. But not too familiar with working with terminals.
Great module, was thinking of making one myself.
What about incorporating something of the functionality of App Inspector so that the terminal display shows both display name and package name?
Telperion said:
Great module, was thinking of making one myself.
What about incorporating something of the functionality of App Inspector so that the terminal display shows both display name and package name?
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Its actually in the next version I'll update in just a sec
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I keep getting this when I try it. Anything I'm not doing right? The app does have root permissions. But not too familiar with working with terminals.
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Did you type su before debloat_magisk? If not then type su first
Updated to v2! Changes are significantly related to UX.
CHANGELOG:
UI Improved a bit
Now shows the name of the app! (if aapt binary is present in /system)
Now hides uninstalled apps!
Added Reinstall Apps (but not working just yet don't try it for now)
Code Optimizations
Download here or in the OP
Git - later
Note: Updating removes all the files in the module, so all the uninstalled apps will be reinstalled. That's a magisk problem