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Okay so I've made a custom theme pack for myself, now I just need to know if there's a program out there, for un-rooted users, that will allow me to manually change each existing icon myself? If anyone knows of such a program please reply with it, including some information on where I could find the program.
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to help out, there's a couple quid in it for the 1st successfull program/method that works exactly how I want it to.
Please note, I don't particularly want to edit each file .apk manually to change its icon =D
How many views and no one wants to make any money?
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It is not possible to change something like the icons without root as it would need access to modify the apk files
Okay so given that I'm looking for a nice simple 1 click root, once found what would be the cards in the deck then?
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You could change the shortcut icon on the homescreen for example with a program called anycut, or the paid one called bettercut
Otherwise you will need root acses
Edit: Or (Don't know if this works someone might need to correct me ) if you get each apk of the app you want to change the icon on, just open the apk and replace the icon
EDIT2: Nvrmnd read the first post slowly
I've already sussed out the homescreen icons and yeah it makes a massive difference to me, but idealy I want every icon changing to the way I want it, is there a 1clickroot method for Hero?
LeeRiley said:
I've already sussed out the homescreen icons and yeah it makes a massive difference to me, but idealy I want every icon changing to the way I want it, is there a 1clickroot method for Hero?
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Don't know if it works but I know there is an app called "Universal Androot" (not sure it's on the market) that you can search for on google
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I've already sussed out the homescreen icons and yeah it makes a massive difference to me, but idealy I want every icon changing to the way I want it, is there a 1clickroot method for Hero?
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Hmm... Umm... I got two methods that im not sure if they'll work, first search the market for androot (i think) and try root it that way, second download ROM Manager from the market and install the clockwork mod recovery, there the closest ways to 1 click i think
Max, you got any kind of IM, this reward looks like it's going to you lol, just need a couple of things clearing up, you sound like you know what you're doing and the fact that I've had a pub in the county you live in makes it that little bit better!
C0mpu13rFr34k said:
Don't know if it works but I know there is an app called "Universal Androot" (not sure it's on the market) that you can search for on google
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Obviously you've rooted your Hero? What method did you use, I'm all for the confusing methods, I'm just not that familiar with ADB and the commands and what my phones running or what 'MOD' I'm currently on. It's all a lickle hazy to me as of right now, hence why I'm willing to pay someone for their precious time =D
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Max, you got any kind of IM, this reward looks like it's going to you lol, just need a couple of things clearing up, you sound like you know what you're doing and the fact that I've had a pub in the county you live in makes it that little bit better!
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Thanks ; But btw i'll do it w/o the reward thanks Umm.. sorry not at the moment otherwise id have MSN if you need anyhelp just PM me
Also, somewhere good to check out would be www.theunlockr.com
I'm not willing to accept time without payment! I've had a little look but I don't understand all this build number and software stuff
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LeeRiley said:
I'm not willing to accept time without payment! I've had a little look but I don't understand all this build number and software stuff
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Haha Okay
First thing, could you go into (on your phone) Settings, ABout phone, Software infromation and then write what it says under Firmware version
Hey I've got to go for a bit now
I reccomend looking here seems simple
http://theunlockr.com/2010/10/11/how-to-root-your-android-phone-superoneclick-method/
And that should work
Now we're down to business! 2.1-update1, I done that myself =D lol then I updated something else to 3.35.61.2 if this is to any use =S
Hehe I can't keep up anymore. It's such a long time since I rooted my phone I have no idea what I did Anyways the trick is to let out what you don't need. Software number etc. often doesn't matter. It's pretty easy actually. When you get root you can very easily install a recovery. Basically you just download Amon_RA from the dev section and type in some basic commands in a terminal emulator on your phone AFAIK (that is when you have gained root which you hopefully can with a one-click method) and then you can start modding flashing etc.
ADB is really easy to set up. You download the zip file from here, extract it and (I recommend) put the extracted folder on your system drive. Now you can rename it to something easy like "adb" or "Android". If you open your command prompt by typing in "cmd" in the search bar in start (if you're using Windows Vista or 7) or opening "run" and then typing in "cmd". You can now type in "cd yoursystemdrive:\thenameofthefolder\tools" and start using ADB commands. Like adb ls -1 system/app (this will list all your system apps. You can replace "system" with "data". Thos will list all your installed apps) or adb pull nameoftheapkyouwanttoedit.apk \adirectoryyouwanttocopyitto (this will copy an app you want to modify. To modify it you can extract with WinRAR or 7zip etc. and edit the images (except the ones that ends with ".9.png")) and at last adb push \thedirectorythemodifiedapkisin systemordata/app (this will put the modified apk on your phone).
Hope this helps a little
Rooted with ease (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682) thanks to Max for the help with the link and what not. Just looking at RomBuddy now to flash some custom shiznet over, quite exciting stuff to be honest, any help on that won't go missed C0mpu13rFr34k
LeeRiley said:
Rooted with ease (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682) thanks to Max for the help with the link and what not. Just looking at RomBuddy now to flash some custom shiznet over, quite exciting stuff to be honest, any help on that won't go missed C0mpu13rFr34k
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You did see my previous post right?
Logging onto my pc now
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Okay maybe not lol, keep getting an error with Rom manager saying can't download cyanogen and when I tried to backup I got a black screen with a red triangle?
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So anyways, someone on the Defy forums developed an app that would put Debian on the Defy. He states it only works with the Defy, but I had to try it out, still.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962974
Also, on his instructions he says to put it on the removable SD card. Don't do that. Actually, take the card out so it's not even there!
1. go to the app, and select 'download debian-img.zip'
2. Wait until it gets to 1% then CANCEL, or BACK OUT.
3. Use root explorer or even the stock file explorer that comes with your phone, and go to the 'debian' folder and delete the contents inside.
4. Use the link he provided to download the image straight to your PC. (it will take for ever, it took me 3 hours!)
5. Plug your phone into your computer.
6. Mount as USB Mass Storage
7. Go into your internal phone storage and put the downloaded debian-img into the debian folder on you internal phone storage.
I just wanted to make clear that the debian folder with the debian-img inside of it must be on your internal phone storage, for the Atrix. And my 'instructions' are for following so there are no mistakes.
Basically, follow HIS instructions, except for that part (where to put Debian)
So, anyways, I find it very cool how you can run Debian on your phone. Some people tend to think stuff like this is stupid and pointless...
And once again CREDIT TO COCUS, AND XDAID.
edit: I used AndroidVNC off the Market and didn't like it, I have found the app PocketCloud to be TONS better.
sweet, now I can dev right on my phone!!
designgears said:
sweet, now I can dev right on my phone!!
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lol
oh wait, you don't have an Atrix.
have to admit, it is pretty cool though.
Yes DG got rid of his atrix =( I think he's just teasing us!
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Hmm.
I have done all of the steps involved, but debian doesn't seem to boot for me.
I have (on internal storage) a debian directory which contains: debian-img.zip and debian.img
I have the debondroid application, which gives me the "boot debian" and "remove debian" options.
When I launch "boot debian" it grants superuser permissions, but it never completes and I can't VNC properly.
I wonder if I have an application that is interfering, or if I it just isn't working for me for some other reason.
I'm surprised this hasn't garnered more attention. How functional is the device? Do core services (wifi, bluetooth) still work?
Thanks for your effort!
Make it run in webtop mode
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Hmm.
I have done all of the steps involved, but debian doesn't seem to boot for me.
I have (on internal storage) a debian directory which contains: debian-img.zip and debian.img
I have the debondroid application, which gives me the "boot debian" and "remove debian" options.
When I launch "boot debian" it grants superuser permissions, but it never completes and I can't VNC properly.
I wonder if I have an application that is interfering, or if I it just isn't working for me for some other reason.
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Yea this happened to me after I accidentally hit 'remove debian'. All I did then was redo everything (re install the app and delete debian img and put it back on) and rebooted an it worked fine. You are definitely not the only one having problems btw. Just look at the Defy forum, there isn't one person besides me who has actually reported it working.
Good luck with it.
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I'm surprised this hasn't garnered more attention. How functional is the device? Do core services (wifi, bluetooth) still work?
Thanks for your effort!
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I think it uses what ever connection the phone has. If you are on wifi, then it uses wifi, and 3G it uses 3G. Although I don't think you can actually control the connection through debian.
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Well we should be able to get VNC veiwer running in webtop mode through an xsession config? Though I have no idea where to start for something like that, I would assume it would be similar to the way we were able to get the terminal to run in webtop mode.
Its Alive XD now on to getting it on webtop XD
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Well we should be able to get VNC veiwer running in webtop mode through an xsession config? Though I have no idea where to start for something like that, I would assume it would be similar to the way we were able to get the terminal to run in webtop mode.
Its Alive XD now on to getting it on webtop XD
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Yeah, except at that point the phone would be running three OS's at once, and that's just silly.
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Yeah, except at that point the phone would be running three OS's at once, and that's just silly.
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True though till there is a way to get a more versatile webtop then I don't see any reason not to try it, though I did notice even with vnc veiwer not running the debain part still runs within the phone so alternative to the webtop you should be able to get to the vnc through the network within a brower or vnc client on another computer. Either way worth looking into for now till a full webtop, personally Im not up for messing with the files with the webtop just yet.
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True though till there is a way to get a more versatile webtop then I don't see any reason not to try it, though I did notice even with vnc veiwer not running the debain part still runs within the phone so alternative to the webtop you should be able to get to the vnc through the network within a brower or vnc client on another computer. Either way worth looking into for now till a full webtop, personally Im not up for messing with the files with the webtop just yet.
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I tried it and it sucked. Well I just ran the vnc viewer in windowed mode while in webtop. I then fullscreened it and it looked like crap. Also mouse input was not right because it still acts like a touch screen.
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I tried it and it sucked. Well I just ran the vnc viewer in windowed mode while in webtop. I then fullscreened it and it looked like crap. Also mouse input was not right because it still acts like a touch screen.
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Was vnc running in mobile phone mode or was it in an x session within the webtop, in phone mode...It would look like garbage still wanna try it out in the x session or over the network just to see how it runs. though will have at it tomorrow.
For anybody else trying to do this....
Once I installed the loop fix apk, I was able to boot no problems whatsoever.
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For anybody else trying to do this....
Once I installed the loop fix apk, I was able to boot no problems whatsoever.
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I had it up and running last night but I cant seem to get it booted now, I've tried the boot loop fix apk no luck, even retried the whole process using the loop fix apk, still no luck it posts starting debain then send me to vnc when I go back to check the boot status it stops.
Even though I found you could install Debian on the Atrix, I am a complete noob to Linux. I cannot seem to find a way to install Flash on the Ice Weasel browser. Every time I try Install -i (and then the package) in the terminal I get an error. Has anyone installed anything on Debian yet?
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I had it up and running last night but I cant seem to get it booted now, I've tried the boot loop fix apk no luck, even retried the whole process using the loop fix apk, still no luck it posts starting debain then send me to vnc when I go back to check the boot status it stops.
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I've had similar problems. When I hit accidentally hit 'remove debian', even after reinstalling the image, it still failed to connect. A reboot fixed it. I'm sure you have rebooted, but just in case you haven't you should try that.
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Was vnc running in mobile phone mode or was it in an x session within the webtop, in phone mode...It would look like garbage still wanna try it out in the x session or over the network just to see how it runs. though will have at it tomorrow.
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Yeah it was mobile phone mode. I did not expect anything good out of it but it was a neat experiment. An instance of linux running within an instance of linux running within another instance of linux.
heres another mirror for ya.
http://dogsr.us/debian-img.zip
So now that I finally have my Nook rooted and running Custom Nookie Froyo im playing with it constantly. I noticed while looking at it next to my HTC Droid Eris that the Eris screen looks crisper and more colorfull. Obviously the Nook is much bigger but I began to wonder if it looked better with the original software than it does now. Has anyone else noticed this or is it just me? Could it be something that will improve as development of the software continues? Is there an app that will allow me to fine tune the colors?
I think the colors look great although it would be nice to be able to adjust them if you want. as far as i know there is no way to adjust at this time.
Im not complaining by any means but clearly next to my phone I can see a difference. Im thinking its simply because Froyo is scaled larger than Google intended which may cause the loss in crispness and color. I was just wondering if anyone else noticed and maybe had a theory as to why. Looks like Ill just stick to my theory and continue to enjoy this fantastic software on this fantastic device.
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Im not complaining by any means but clearly next to my phone I can see a difference. Im thinking its simply because Froyo is scaled larger than Google intended which may cause the loss in crispness and color. I was just wondering if anyone else noticed and maybe had a theory as to why. Looks like Ill just stick to my theory and continue to enjoy this fantastic software on this fantastic device.
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Have you adjusted LCD Density?
That's the first thing that came to mind when you said "loss in crispness".
Adjust screen?
This is what was brought up before while posters were talking wallpaper. How is this done? i'm going to check the menus now for density.....
I think it's just because froyo was never meant to stretch like this. I use CM7 which defaults to the ADW launcher and it looks crisp to me, but that launcher is also compatible with larger screens.
Well I seemed to have taken care of it. I was being thrown off by the lousy way it handles wallpaper. Using ES Explorer to set my wallpaper made a huge difference.
Even still how does one find the LCD density settings?
download an lcd density app from the market
pyro6128 said:
download an lcd density app from the market
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Or use Root Explorer and check out the how-to that's stickied. The build.prop file is in the same location as 2.1
pyro6128 said:
download an lcd density app from the market
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Or if you want to do it the manual way, and you have adb installed..
(on your computer)
Code:
adb pull /system/build.prop
then use a text editor to edit build.prop. Change the line with "density" (just do a search for it) from 160 or 169 or whatever to whatever value you want.
then, again on your computer
Code:
adb remount
adb push build.prop /system/
adb reboot
Well now that I've got a six inch screen to browse on, I'd like to take advantage of it and disable mobile site views/force desktop view on all sites when using Chrome. Anyone know of any particular method for accomplishing that? The "Request Desktop" checkbox in Chrome itself is unreliable so I was hoping for a root alternative if necessary. Tried this method but it's terribly outdated so I wasn't very surprised when it didn't work.
I haven't tried this yet, but this app looks like it might be worth trying - "Chrome User Agent Switcher". At least the description sounds like it's what you need, plus it looks like it survives reboots in the same UA mode.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appo2.ua
Tried it but it didn't work. :/
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Tried it but it didn't work. :/
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Boo. I'm going to pick mine up in a couple of hours (if they actually have one in stock like they say they do). I'll do some testing and let you know if I find something that works.
Chrome User Agent works great. I've been using it for a while. But you do need root.
EDIT: Hmmmm. I see that you are rooted. I haven't tried it on the N6 yet, but perhaps you need Busybox installed for the app to run properly?
Just installed BusyBox and still no change. Do I need to do anything in particular with BusyBox?
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Just installed BusyBox and still no change. Do I need to do anything in particular with BusyBox?
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I don't believe so. I also can't get it to work. I'm pretty sure it was working in lollipop on my N5 though, so I'm not sure that the problem is necessarily lollipop related. Perhaps it's related to a recent chrome update...I'm not sure.
That apps with for me, stock rooted n6.sweet!
Hmm. After not working at first, this is now working for me. Not sure why. Try it again and make sure you force close chrome after applying the user agent settings switch (and make sure you actually apply the settings switch by hitting the arrow in the top right of the app).
Hey everyone,
So I've been trying to "modernize" my phone, since I'm under the impression that I can get another 2-3 years out of it. So far I have:
-Running 7.1.1 stock rooted w/Franco kernel
-Hacked to include Pixel launcher (works great)
-Hacked to include Assistant (works great)
-Hacked to run Daydream (works great(ish)) -These tutorials are all available online and are pretty simple if you kinda know what you're doing
I bought a Daydream headset and have been playing with the apps. Some seem to work fine, and some won't run, some won't install. This seems like pretty fresh territory, so I haven't found much help online.
I know our phone supposedly doesn't meet the intended hardware specs (thermal characteristics, and GPU speed?), but it sure seems capable enough to me.
-Home screen and remote - works no problem.
-Playstore - works no problem.
-Netflix VR - works no problem.
-Arts & Culture - works no problem.
-Asteroids - This is pretty awesome. It's a demo of an animated episode (not the old game). It has 3D sound, which I wasn't expecting since the Netflix VR app didn't have it.
-Youtube VR - won't install (sideload). A little research, and it sounds like this app won't run on our phone's architecture. As far as I know, I can't force it to run. I'm very interested in getting this to work though.
-NextVR - Launches to blank screen.
-Hello Mars - works no problem. Lacking content it seems.
-JauntVR - works no problem.
-Littlestar - opens to non-side-by-side screen.
-InceptionVR - opens to non-side-by-side screen.
-Etc.. haven't tried very many yet.
For some of these, I wonder... I have my phone "posing" as a Pixel XL. I wonder if it would make a difference if I changed it to Pixel regular instead.
Anyhow, there must be others out there who are interested in exploring Daydream on our Nexus 6. Please share your experiences/expertise or point to relevant threads I may have missed!
Unfortunately I am in the same situation as you are, but I am just as interested in getting it resolved. The Daydream UI and the apps that are working actually work very well. What I found is the apps that are opening single screen are doing so because of our device info. I can go into the build.prop and edit the ro.product.device to marlin instead of shamu the app will open in a side by side screen. The only problem is that my phone reboots after running for a few minutes (even if I am not in daydream). I emailed the app developer of "AFFECTED:The Manor" and he said they will adjust the app requirements in their next update, but we can't expect everyone to be so helpful. We need to come up with a way to edit the build.prop info without causing rebooting. Keep me posted and I will do the same ...
Very cool, glad I'm not alone here.
I did notice that Netflix seemed to have picked out that my device was a Shamu, but luckily at least that app doesn't care.
FYI it looks like a bunch more apps just got added to the in-Daydream app-store. Going to try a few of those, and also trying to get google photos working.
Having trouble with Google Pictures in daydream. I get a message saying there is no daydream content for this app. I tried the same build.prop mod you mentioned, and it did not help with that app. I can confirm it did fix the others which didn't previously work. It threw off my kernel though, so I set it back to Shamu. I didn't experience reboots, but I had it set that way for about 10 minutes only.
Guys remember that there is a reason the nexus 6 didnt make the cut. One of the main reasons being that it wont be getting the vulcan drivers that daydream will need. By forcing it you could damage your device beyond repair. Its a high risk for something that will most likely die out over the next few years.
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Guys remember that there is a reason the nexus 6 didnt make the cut. One of the main reasons being that it wont be getting the vulcan drivers that daydream will need. By forcing it you could damage your device beyond repair. Its a high risk for something that will most likely die out over the next few years.
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Yes good point. I personally am prepared for the worst, but yeah, disclaimer to others...
I was able to get it to work in safe mode.. But after rebooting I was still logged in but it's like the touch screen is dead and when I move my phone the picture jitters
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I was able to get it to work in safe mode.. But after rebooting I was still logged in but it's like the touch screen is dead and when I move my phone the picture jitters
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Get what to work?
stev067 said:
Get what to work?
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The daydream app... Isn't that what this forum is about?
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The daydream app... Isn't that what this forum is about?
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We had just been talking about getting specific apps running, so I didn't know if you were referring to a certain app or just Daydream in general. I didn't have any trouble following the guide to get Daydream up and running. You sure you did it right?
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We had just been talking about getting specific apps running, so I didn't know if you were referring to a certain app or just Daydream in general. I didn't have any trouble following the guide to get Daydream up and running. You sure you did it right?
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I'll go back and check my steps.. Thanks
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Having trouble with Google Pictures in daydream. I get a message saying there is no daydream content for this app. I tried the same build.prop mod you mentioned, and it did not help with that app. I can confirm it did fix the others which didn't previously work. It threw off my kernel though, so I set it back to Shamu. I didn't experience reboots, but I had it set that way for about 10 minutes only.
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That is going to be the key to getting those apps working, it is pulling info from the build.prop to verify it should run in the dual screen mode. I just can't figure out how to make the edit and have my device run correctly. I noticed when I changed shamu to marlin even some of my apps updated (like camera) to the pixel camera, but it is supposed to run on 64 bit system so it crashed. I think the change will have to take place on the app side, which is unfortunate.
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That is going to be the key to getting those apps working, it is pulling info from the build.prop to verify it should run in the dual screen mode. I just can't figure out how to make the edit and have my device run correctly. I noticed when I changed shamu to marlin even some of my apps updated (like camera) to the pixel camera, but it is supposed to run on 64 bit system so it crashed. I think the change will have to take place on the app side, which is unfortunate.
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Check this article out: http://apcmag.com/how-to-fake-an-android-device.htm/
It's kinda old, but it sounds like there's more lines that may need to be changed besides [ro.product.device].
stev067 said:
Check this article out: http://apcmag.com/how-to-fake-an-android-device.htm/
It's kinda old, but it sounds like there's more lines that may need to be changed besides [ro.product.device].
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Yea, I had tried all combinations one at a time and all at once and my device would always reboot. I found during the trial and error that only the ro.product.device was what the app was reading, but could not stop the rebooting.