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For those STILL having GPS problems after trying to fix, go to bottom of post!! Included is a pic of a lock I was getting indoors with 17ft. accuracy.
So i've seen alot of people asking questions constantly about installing CM7, what is required to do so, and how to install all the fixes and different kernels. I'm hoping that by putting this thread up it will help anyone with questions so it will make installation and modification a breeze.
So first... You're going to need to pick up the latest nightly of CyanogenMod 7.
Here is the link to the thread on our forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061889
and here is a direct link to download the latest nightly:
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=vibrantmtd
Currently the latest nightly is #69. (if you are curious to know what is changed in each nightly here is a link to the changelog: http://cm-nightlies.appspot.com/?device=vibrantmtd )
Copy the file to your internal sd card, then reboot into CWM. (If you don't have ClockworkMod installed, go to the market and download ROM Manager, then once installed open the program and install ClockworkMod Recovery for Vibrant MTD.
Once in CWM, just flash the zip file as you normally would anything else (go to Install ZIP from sd card, then choose ZIP and find the file, then hit yes to update)
Once done you should have successfully installed CM7, reboot and wait for the phone to load up.
At this point the install is done, and you can enjoy CM7, but unfortunatly your GPS won't work and battery life will be horrible... so now you must install the fixes.
First, download the Kernel. You can use either Bali-X found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1181167
or Glitch, found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041532
For The Glitch Kernel there are 3 different versions. LL, ML, or HL. To be on the safe side HL is usually the most stable for people.
Download whichever kernel you please and also copy that to your phones internal sd card.
Next download the Kernel Cleaning Script, direct link to download here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=628968&d=1308402560
Now after you've downloaded the kernel you wanted and the cleaning script, your also going to want the GPS fix, direct link to thread below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172428
First lets fix the GPS before applying the kernel, here is a quick step by step:
GPS Fix! Update 7/30
Download the GPSFIX2.ZIP file and GPSD.ZIP file located at the bottom of my post (Make sure you unzip the file) and copy it to your SD card
2)Download a root file explorer like Root Explorer (not free) or ES File Explorer (free) in the market. If you use ES File explorer you must do the following to be able to change the system files:
FOR THOSE USING ES FILE EXPLORER
Open up ES File Explorer, in there hit your Menu key, then go to Settings.
Scroll down to till you see "Root Settings".
Under there you will see Root Explorer and Mount File System, check both of them, then hit the back button.
4)Once in the file manager, go to your root directory then go here: (if you know how to use file explorer or ADB you can simply copy the files to the corresponding locations and restart the phone if not keep following)
Go to the GPSFix2 folder on your SD card, then go to /data/gps/ and copy secgps file
Now go to to your phones root directory, and go to /data/gps and paste the secgps file in there
5)Now there are two other files to copy:
Go to the GPSFIX2 folder, then go to /system/bin/ and copy the AGPSD file
Go to the phones root directory and go to /system/bin/ and paste the AGPSD file in that directory
Lastly, go back to the GPSFIX2 folder, and go into /system/etc/ and copy the GPS file
Go to the phones root directory again, and go to /system/etc/ and paste the GPS file in there!
6)Now we need to copy the file from GPSD.ZIP (Make sure to unzip the file!!)
Copy the file from the GPSD folder, into: \system\vendor\bin\ the same way you did the other GPS Fix files.
7)Download AngryGPS file located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=657133&d=1310879457
8) Install ANGRYGPS.APK, once installed go to your apps and open up AngryGPS. Go to:
Settings - General Settings - Change Operation Mode from MSBASED to STANDALONE. Once done, hit the home key.
As long as you've copied all the files, restart your phone and try things out!
Now your GPS should be working, but we still need to install the new kernel. Hopefully you've downloaded one of the two kernels listed above and copied them to your internal zip folder.
Finally, lets apply the kernel. Hold your power key and hit reboot phone, then a menu will appear, to either reboot or recovery, hit recovery (duh!).
Once in recovery you are going to want to apply the Kernel Cleaner script first. Go to apply update from zip, then choose zip file, then choose the kernel cleaner script... Once you've done that, go to choose zip again, and choose your kernel. DO NOT REBOOT INBETWEEN THIS PROCESS!!!!!
Let the kernel install, once done go ahead and reboot the phone.
If all went well within about 5 minutes your phone should be up and running again.
The last thing your going to need to do is install GAPPS, since CM7 obviously comes with none. You'll notice you have no market.
Here is the latest GAPPS, The zip is a flashable file through ClockWorkMod. Just go into clockwork, and find zip and install it like you did the rom and kernel. Reboot and you will have your market and GApps back.
http://goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip
OVERCLOCKING AND UNDERVOLTING
You have to follow the instructions for either Glitch or Bali kernel here. SetCPU will NOT work for Glitch, and Voltage Control will NOT work for Bali.
OPTIONAL FOR GLITCH KERNEL (Bali below)
If you want to adjust CPU Voltage AND/OR Clock Frequency you are going to need to download VOLTAGE CONTROL from the Market. It is free as well. Make sure you use Voltage Control. Other cpu programs have been reported to have problems from what i've read.
If you are not sure what you are doing, then ask!
Here is my voltage control settings, this seems to be the best for stability:
Here are my settings in Voltage Control
1300: 1400mv -0mv = 1400
1200: 1350mv -0mv = 1350
1000: 1250mv -25mv = 1225
800: 1200mv -50mv = 1150
400: 1050mv -75mv = 975
200: 950mv -75mv = 875
100: 950mv -100mv = 850
OPTIONAL FOR BALI KERNEL
You must install SetCPU, which is available from the market, but is not free.
You can also download it here directly from for FREE, copy it to your SD Card and install the apk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=648354&d=1310073004
I'm not sure of good overclocking/undervolt settings on the Bali kernel as I haven't fooled around with it more than to know that it works well with CM7.
**If someone has fooled with it please post up some results so I may put them here for recommendations.**
KNOWN ISSUES
Currently the Glitch V11 has a bug where the keyboard can pop up on random occasions. This will be fixed in V12. It's not a big deal.
Replacement Camera
In my post i've includedthe MIUI Camera APK.
You can just copy the MIUICamera.apk file to your SD card and install it. You will be able to use both the MIUI camera and the stock camera. The only problem is the video recorder of the MIUI camera doesn't record 720p. For that switch to the AOSP camera.
Hopefully taking some time to write this up can help alot of you follow a straight set of instructions instead of having to bounce around and look from topic to topic on what to do.
I'll continue to check on this thread and make sure if anyone has any questions I will try to help and answer them.
jwleonhart said:
So i've seen alot of people asking questions constantly about installing CM7, what is required to do so, and how to install all the fixes and different kernels. I'm hoping that by putting this thread up it will help anyone with questions so it will make installation and modification a breeze.
I'll continue to check on this thread and make sure if anyone has any questions I will try to help and answer them.
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Thanks,i did flash Glitch HL kernel,and latest nightly,but i have some questions,can i do gps fix later(after flashing kernel),and i found that my cpu`s max is still set on 1000Mhz,like in stock cm7 stock kernel,so is it necessary to change it(for example to 1200Mhz)for better battery life?
And again thanks a lot for posting this,you hepled me greatly and spared a lot of time in searching.
ranse85 said:
Thanks,i did flash Glitch HL kernel,and latest nightly,but i have some questions,can i do gps fix later(after flashing kernel),and i found that my cpu`s max is still set on 1000Mhz,like in stock cm7 stock kernel,so is it necessary to change it(for example to 1200Mhz)for better battery life?
And again thank a lot for posting this,you hepled me greatly and spared a lot of time in searching
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You can do the GPS fix whenever you please. Just remember that everytime you flash a new nightly of CM7 you're going to have to apply the GPSD file again... Everytime you flash a new nightly it wipes all the old system data, GPSD is unfortunatly one of the casualties.
What program are you using for adjust your CPU frequency? You should be using this:
-Voltage Control : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829731
If you want to gain more battery life you shouldn't be increasing to 1.2GHz, that will not help your battery life any.
If anything leave it at the stock 1GHz frequency and apply undervolt to the processor... of course you will have to do some testing because undervolting can cause stability and lockup/reboots.
Here are my undervolt settings, so far no locks-up on this combo for about a week now:
Here are my settings in Voltage Control
1300: 1400mv -0mv = 1400mv
1200: 1350mv -0mv = 1350mv
1000: 1250mv -25mv = 1225mv
800: 1200mv -50mv = 1150mv
400: 1050mv -75mv = 975mv
200: 950mv -75mv = 875mv
100: 950mv -100mv = 850mv
Im running High Leak, using this daily at 1300mhz no problems yet... Running a good movie on your phone, like an mkv file will really let you know if your settings are stable.. I've found undervolting anything over the stock freq. doesn't seem to be stable.
Does this help you any??
if i flash a custom kernel, bali for example, i need to do something else to flash a new version of cm7?
thanks
No, you can install a kernel on whatever nightly of CM7 you want. It's just best to have the latest nightly. I do remember hearing some of the earlier nightlys of CM7 like lower 30's were having trouble with different kernels...
Just remember that if you flash a new nightly you will have to fix the GPS and Kernel again though.
Everytime you update to a new nightly it deletes everything unfortunatly.
jwleonhart said:
No, you can install a kernel on whatever nightly of CM7 you want. It's just best to have the latest nightly. I do remember hearing some of the earlier nightlys of CM7 like lower 30's were having trouble with different kernels...
Just remember that if you flash a new nightly you will have to fix the GPS and Kernel again though.
Everytime you update to a new nightly it deletes everything unfortunatly.
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ok! thanks for the fast reply
thanks for doing this!
quick question, when I try deleting the old GPSD file in order to move the new one it says I can not delete the file, then when I try to overwrite it, ES file explorer says I can not move the GPSD file. How exactly am I supposed to replace the old file with the new? I already have angry GPS installed and I also have installed the bali kernel. I've heard good things about bali and battery life so Im hoping it helps out, cause I've always had bad experience with battery life unless I shut off data. Any suggestions for good settings to use for bali?
cmrn89 said:
thanks for doing this!
quick question, when I try deleting the old GPSD file in order to move the new one it says I can not delete the file, then when I try to overwrite it, ES file explorer says I can not move the GPSD file. How exactly am I supposed to replace the old file with the new? I already have angry GPS installed and I also have installed the bali kernel. I've heard good things about bali and battery life so Im hoping it helps out, cause I've always had bad experience with battery life unless I shut off data. Any suggestions for good settings to use for bali?
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i had this problem when i was using a es explorer downloaded from internet, and not from market. if you got it from internet, try removing it, and get it from market
infestedd said:
i had this problem when i was using a es explorer downloaded from internet, and not from market. if you got it from internet, try removing it, and get it from market
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alright I just tried uninstalling/reinstalling es file explorer and the same thing is happening, any other suggestions?
Should I take any extra steps, if I want to odin back to UVJFD from CM7?
cmrn89 said:
alright I just tried uninstalling/reinstalling es file explorer and the same thing is happening, any other suggestions?
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In settings select "mount file system".
Make sure its in write mode not just read only mode.
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I Dl'd the angrygps.apk, installed it, but its not showing up in my app drawer...any ideas why?
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Ok regarding ES FILE EXPLORER....
I'm going to update my first post as well, but here is what you must do.
Open up ES File Explorer, in there hit your Menu key, then go to Settings.
Scroll down to till you see "Root Settings".
Under there you will see Root Explorer and Mount File System, check both of them.
Now you can go ahead and write to the system files... Before they were read only which was why you couldn't touch them.
devine might said:
Should I take any extra steps, if I want to odin back to UVJFD from CM7?
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If you want to go back to the stock rom just odin back to stock. It will erase all the old settings.....
david_rowe said:
I Dl'd the angrygps.apk, installed it, but its not showing up in my app drawer...any ideas why?
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Can anyone else confirm it won't show up in the app drawer? Works perfectly fine for me, and to others who I have helped with this.....
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Do me a favor, see if its actually installed. Go to Menu, Manage Apps, then see if AngryGPS is on the list under downloaded.
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Ok regarding ES FILE EXPLORER....
I'm going to update my first post as well, but here is what you must do.
Open up ES File Explorer, in there hit your Menu key, then go to Settings.
Scroll down to till you see "Root Settings".
Under there you will see Root Explorer and Mount File System, check both of them.
Now you can go ahead and write to the system files... Before they were read only which was why you couldn't touch them.
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thanks finally was able to do it. and angry gps worked fine for me
awesome guide!
You should add the permissions to GPSD file to the guide. It does't work with the default permissions.
already did lol. I'm updating as I go. Just put up latest GAPPS also.
jwleonhart said:
Can anyone else confirm it won't show up in the app drawer? Works perfectly fine for me, and to others who I have helped with this.....
EDIT:
Do me a favor, see if its actually installed. Go to Menu, Manage Apps, then see if AngryGPS is on the list under downloaded.
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Yeah I know its installed but I can't open the application
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So I was trying to follow a tutorial for installing Japanese apps on a non-JP phone, but after I modified the values and rebooted the system, the phone started turning off after the boot screen. I still have access to recovery and download mode. Any idea of what could have gone wrong? Thank you in advance.
Since I can't post images or outside links, I'll paste the text up to what I did here:
1. Run RootExplorer and navigate to /system. Click the button to remount as r+w.
2. Long press on build.prop and select Copy. Paste it into the same folder or another folder to make a backup. You DO NOT want to lose this.
3. Long press on build.prop and select Edit in Text Editor.
4. Find and modify the following values (jacked from an NTT DoCoMo SHARP SH12C). Be aware they may not be grouped logically, so search the whole file if need bed. If a value doesn't exist, you will need to create it:
ro.build.id=S7140
ro.build.display.id=01.01.02
ro.build.version.incremental=01.01.01
ro.build.version.release=2.3.3
ro.product.model=SH-12C
ro.product.brand=DOCOMO
ro.product.name=SH12C
ro.product.device=SH12C
ro.product.board=SH12C
ro.product.manufacturer=SHARP
ro.product.locale.language=ja
ro.product.locale.region=JP
ro.mtp.manufacturer=NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
ro.sh_build.id=S7301
ro.sh_build.version.incremental=01.01.02
ro.build.product=SH12C
ro.build.description=SH12C-user 2.3.3 S7140 01.01.01 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=DOCOMO/SH12C/SH12C:2.3.3/S7140/01.01.01:user/release-keys
5. Close Root Explorer.
6. Open System->Applications->All and scroll down to Market. Click Force Close and Clear Cache.
7. Power off your phone. You absolutely must reboot your phone in order to populate the new values we just made in the RAM.
bunnyrice said:
So I was trying to follow a tutorial for installing Japanese apps on a non-JP phone, but after I modified the values and rebooted the system, the phone started turning off after the boot screen. I still have access to recovery and download mode. Any idea of what could have gone wrong? Thank you in advance.
Since I can't post images or outside links, I'll paste the text up to what I did here:
1. Run RootExplorer and navigate to /system. Click the button to remount as r+w.
2. Long press on build.prop and select Copy. Paste it into the same folder or another folder to make a backup. You DO NOT want to lose this.
3. Long press on build.prop and select Edit in Text Editor.
4. Find and modify the following values (jacked from an NTT DoCoMo SHARP SH12C). Be aware they may not be grouped logically, so search the whole file if need bed. If a value doesn't exist, you will need to create it:
ro.build.id=S7140
ro.build.display.id=01.01.02
ro.build.version.incremental=01.01.01
ro.build.version.release=2.3.3
ro.product.model=SH-12C
ro.product.brand=DOCOMO
ro.product.name=SH12C
ro.product.device=SH12C
ro.product.board=SH12C
ro.product.manufacturer=SHARP
ro.product.locale.language=ja
ro.product.locale.region=JP
ro.mtp.manufacturer=NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
ro.sh_build.id=S7301
ro.sh_build.version.incremental=01.01.02
ro.build.product=SH12C
ro.build.description=SH12C-user 2.3.3 S7140 01.01.01 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=DOCOMO/SH12C/SH12C:2.3.3/S7140/01.01.01:user/release-keys
5. Close Root Explorer.
6. Open System->Applications->All and scroll down to Market. Click Force Close and Clear Cache.
7. Power off your phone. You absolutely must reboot your phone in order to populate the new values we just made in the RAM.
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You just added those lines or you replace its values on already existing?
shut_down said:
You just added those lines or you replace its values on already existing?
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I replaced the ones that already existed and added the rest. I think the ones that had to be added were
ro.mtp.manufacturer=NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
ro.sh_build.id=S7301
ro.sh_build.version.incremental=01.01.02
bunnyrice said:
I replaced the ones that already existed and added the rest. I think the ones that had to be added were
ro.mtp.manufacturer=NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
ro.sh_build.id=S7301
ro.sh_build.version.incremental=01.01.02
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We use ro.build.id, not ro.sh_build.id. Try to remove that sh_.
ro.mtp.manufacturer=NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
ro.build.id=S7301
ro.build.version.incremental=01.01.02
shut_down said:
We use ro.build.id, not ro.sh_build.id. Try to remove that sh_.
ro.mtp.manufacturer=NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
ro.build.id=S7301
ro.build.version.incremental=01.01.02
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Thank you very much. Can I edit it through my computer, or will I have to do a reset?
bunnyrice said:
Thank you very much. Can I edit it through my computer, or will I have to do a reset?
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You can edit, and put it back in system, where it was. But permissions must be 644, you will get a bootloop if it is not like that.
shut_down said:
You can edit, and put it back in system, where it was. But permissions must be 644, you will get a bootloop if it is not like that.
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My computer's no longer recognizing the phone when I plug the USB in. I tried wiping the user data and cache, but that didn't work either... Is there any other way to edit it?
bunnyrice said:
My computer's no longer recognizing the phone when I plug the USB in. I tried wiping the user data and cache, but that didn't work either... Is there any other way to edit it?
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Go to recovery, and use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2105707
shut_down said:
Go to recovery, and use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2105707
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Thank you so, so much. I will now try modifying the values the way you've said.
bunnyrice said:
Thank you so, so much. I will now try modifying the values the way you've said.
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You can change permissions in that app by selecting build.prop and hit Files>Change attributes. To 644.
shut_down said:
You can change permissions in that app by selecting build.prop and hit Files>Change attributes. To 644.
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It worked! I really can't thank you enough, both for saving my phone from my inexperient hands and actually making it work. Thank you.
Hello guys
I am at 4.4.4 rooted and I just realized that I cannot install a custom bootanimation on my Z1. I tried with recovery, manually, with app but nothing. Pls help me
mitsosJL said:
Hello guys
I am at 4.4.4 rooted and I just realized that I cannot install a custom bootanimation on my Z1. I tried with recovery, manually, with app but nothing. Pls help me
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You know there's just one solution to this, and it takes time..
ruggyboss said:
You know there's just one solution to this, and it takes time..
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Which?
mitsosJL said:
Hello guys
I am at 4.4.4 rooted and I just realized that I cannot install a custom bootanimation on my Z1. I tried with recovery, manually, with app but nothing. Pls help me
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It seems to me that you have problem either of your root or correct permission of bootanimation you try to install. What happened when you try to install it?
kulvertti said:
It seems to me that you have problem either of your root or correct permission of bootanimation you try to install. What happened when you try to install it?
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I'm rooted and it isn't the permissions
I even deleted the original bootanimation and when opened again the folder it was there again
mitsosJL said:
I'm rooted and it isn't the permissions
I even deleted the original bootanimation and when opened again the folder it was there again
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You used file explorer to check out your /system/media folder right? which one? But if you delete something there it not supposed to be there if you have correct rw permission there. I first think that it could be problem with bootanimation you try to install but if you can't delete something there for good I guess first look at your permission to write that folder.
kulvertti said:
You used file explorer to check out your /system/media folder right? which one? But if you delete something there it not supposed to be there if you have correct rw permission there. I first think that it could be problem with bootanimation you try to install but if you can't delete something there for good I guess first look at your permission to write that folder.
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I tried many and different bootanimations not just one and with different ways. I'm rooted and I use the root browser and the permissions are right. But the when I delete the original bootanimation or overwrite it after entering the media file it is there. (when I tried with recovery I got an error)
mitsosJL said:
I tried many and different bootanimations not just one and with different ways. I'm rooted and I use the root browser and the permissions are right. But the when I delete the original bootanimation or overwrite it after entering the media file it is there. (when I tried with recovery I got an error)
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May I ask if you can change anything else in that folder in away it last after reboot?
kulvertti said:
May I ask if you can change anything else in that folder in away it last after reboot?
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Basically no and yes. I moved the audio folder it moved successful but when I got back it was both at the moved and original location.
It's like the system generates the missing files by it self
mitsosJL said:
Basically no and yes. I moved the audio folder it moved successful but when I got back it was both at the moved and original location.
It's like the system generates the missing files by it self
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I was suggesting factory reset.. Anyway have you tried another root file manager? (i use root explorer and everything works here, but you should try several apps)
ruggyboss said:
I was suggesting factory reset.. Anyway have you tried another root file manager? (i use root explorer and everything works here, but you should try several apps)
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Nope I prefer staying with the original bootanimation than doing factory reset
mitsosJL said:
Basically no and yes. I moved the audio folder it moved successful but when I got back it was both at the moved and original location.
It's like the system generates the missing files by it self
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Root again. Use "Easy Root Tool". If it stuck cleaning part just run it again and you should be good.
I was trying to change Xperia S bootanimation last year. Ending up to find that problem is much deeper then basic root and root explorer.
Didn't find the way how to apply custom one.
As I remember is somehow connected with bootloader or kernel
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Don't know about Xperia S but with Z1 I can change bootanimation. I use X-plore by Lonely Cat Games with r/w rights and have zero problems.
I would suggest you do not have root.
Check if you have killed the ric.
Goto sys/kernel/security/Sony_ric and see if the file called enable says 0 or 1. Also check it just after a reboot.
If it's a 1 you will lose write permissions to the system partition after a reboot, which explains the symptoms you are talking about.
Changing the boot animation had nothing to do with kernel or bootloader, you just have to change the bootamimation.zip in system /media
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gregbradley said:
I would suggest you do not have root.
Check if you have killed the ric.
Goto sys/kernel/security/Sony_ric and see if the file called enable says 0 or 1. Also check it just after a reboot.
If it's a 1 you will lose write permissions to the system partition after a reboot, which explains the symptoms you are talking about.
Changing the boot animation had nothing to do with kernel or bootloader, you just have to change the bootamimation.zip in system /media
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It is 1
What should I do to fix it?
mitsosJL said:
It is 1
What should I do to fix it?
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Root your device again. Go here [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900 and follow instructions from OP.
Flash this https://www.dropbox.com/s/hvzh6ztcuur3vzw/disable_ric_file.zip
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This is an extension of my Android Oreo Pixel Mod thread, found here https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/themes-apps/zip-android-oreo-pixel-mod-t3661388
This thread is for the users who want the Pixel Mod but also the ability to use Substratum. Why does my original mod break substratum? It modifies the framework-res.apk. The pixel no longer gets it's features from a modified framework-res.apk. It gets it from a theme. Making a pixel mod work with Substratum now requires making the 6P do the same thing as the Pixel. However, to simplify the mod I mimiced the features by modifying the framework-res.apk. This breaks Substratum. Following this walkthrough will enable the Pixel Theme on your 6P without modifying your framework-res.apk. Exactly how Google does it with the Pixel. (Exciting right?) This will allow the use of Substratum. This is what I am using and I can verify that substratum works.
Here'es the first thing: The files that you will need.
1)My original Pixel mod (flashable) -- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545590555
2)Stock framework (flashable) -- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298981491
3)Pixel Theme files (NOT flashable) -- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195925591
4)You need to be ROOTED
5)You need a file manager that has root functions and can edit file permissions. (I.E.: Amaze File Manager, EX File Explorer, MT Manager)
Here are the steps. This is as simple as I can make it at the moment. It's not too complicated, but if you are a beginner with this stuff make sure to make a back up. Even if you're not. Make a backup. You are responsible for anything that happens to your device and making a backup will save everybody.
Step 1) Download all files onto your internal storage
Step 2) Extract the contents of "NO FLASH Pixel Mod + Substratum.zip". You should have a build.prop file and a folder called "overlay"
Step 3) Move that folder in your Vendor folder. Leave behind the "build.prop" If you go to your root directory you should see the folder "Vendor". Along with folders like "sys" and "system". But you don't want those. You want "Vendor".
Step 4) Make sure the permissions are accurate. The 2 apk files that you will find inside the "overlay" folder (the framework file and the pixel.apk file you'll find in the "pixel" folder inside the "overlay" folder) are set to 644. The folders "overlay" and "pixel" ("pixel" is found within the "overlay" folder) needs to be set to 755.
Step 5) Edit the build.prop file found within your vendor to include the lines that are found in the included build.prop (See footer)
Step 6) Reboot into TWRP
Step 7) In this order flash "Android OPR6 Pixel Mod 6P.zip" and then "Stock Framework.zip"
Step 8) Reboot
Step 9) If you don't see Round Icons you may need to clear Pixel Launcher Data
If SystemUI is crashing after reboot, reboot into TWRP and mount the vendor partition. Then delete the overlay folder and that'll solve the issue
If you followed those correctly you should have now have a Pixel Theme (Accent color, Night Mode, and Round icons) with compatibility with Substratum.
*footer*
ro.opa.eligible_device=true
ro.com.google.ima.theme=5
ro.boot.vendor.overlay.theme=com.google.android.theme.pixel
Followed each step as explained. Changed permissions from 644 to 755. Blue accent gone and stock teal is back. Default round icons gone and the ever so stupid square ones back. And Substratum's still broken. Wonder where I went wrong!!!
Edit : Additional to that, there are 'n' number of folders namely ".." with today's date as modified date. Each ".." folder contains multiple ".." folders and it just keeps going on and on....
Never faced this earlier. Have I screwed up something???
Suhas_JS said:
Followed each step as explained. Changed permissions from 644 to 755. Blue accent gone and stock teal is back. Default round icons gone and the ever so stupid square ones back. And Substratum's still broken. Wonder where I went wrong!!!
Edit : Additional to that, there are 'n' number of folders namely ".." with today's date as modified date. Each ".." folder contains multiple ".." folders and it just keeps going on and on....
Never faced this earlier. Have I screwed up something???
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That is interesting. The folder thing is weird. Did you set the files "build.prop", "framework_generated.......apk", and "Pixel.apk" to 644? The files needed to be 644 and the folders needed to be 755
krisyarno said:
That is interesting. The folder thing is weird. Did you set the files "build.prop", "framework_generated.......apk", and "Pixel.apk" to 644? The files needed to be 644 and the folders needed to be 755
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Should I be reflashing Vendor image to set the folders right???
May be I can retry the whole stuff again?
I am ready to be the specimen for experiments :laugh:
Is there any change Pixel Theme alone can be enabled on Nexus using ADB overlay service commands that were explained recently on main XDA page?
Suhas_JS said:
Should I be reflashing Vendor image to set the folders right???
May be I can retry the whole stuff again?
I am ready to be the specimen for experiments :laugh:
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Definitely. I'm redoing the steps myself and I'm running into a weird bump. I'm going to revise it a little maybe. Definitely a good idea to reflash the vendor and take another shot though!
Suhas_JS said:
Should I be reflashing Vendor image to set the folders right???
May be I can retry the whole stuff again?
I am ready to be the specimen for experiments :laugh:
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Try setting build.prop to 600 instead of 644
revanmj said:
Is there any change Pixel Theme alone can be enabled on Nexus using ADB overlay service commands that were explained recently on main XDA page?
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I believe so. Placing the overlay folder found from Pixel's vendor to the same place on the 6P should give the 6p the ability to use all the overlay service commands
krisyarno said:
Try setting build.prop to 600 instead of 644
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Downloading the latest vendor image. Will keep you updated....
Suhas_JS said:
Downloading the latest vendor image. Will keep you updated....
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Thanks!
Suhas_JS said:
Downloading the latest vendor image. Will keep you updated....
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I appreciate your help throughout all of these releases
krisyarno said:
I appreciate your help throughout all of these releases
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Pleasure's all mine. When we can not do something on our own, the least we could do is to assist someone who is more capable.
Coming back to the point, I am using Amaze & EX Explorer to replace the said files.
Strangely, I am getting various error messages, like "Insufficient space".
Also, everytime I try and copy a folder, it wont show up until I restart the device.
I know this is little too much for you to imagine. I'll may be post a short GIF in some time for you to get a gist of the issue.
Thanks and apologies for the story.
Worked out fine with your instructions, only had to clear data and cache of pixel launcher to get round icons. Thanks!
Tested, substratum works but no night light
syfo said:
Worked out fine with your instructions, only had to clear data and cache of pixel launcher to get round icons. Thanks!
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Wich permission did you use for the build prop? 600 or 644?
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Congratulations to me... I think I screwed up my phone. All of a sudden Substratum started working (may be I had done everything alright???). Applied a couple of overlays and voila!!! The phone does a factory reset by itself and get stuck at the Google animation. Interestingly, it's the new animation that came with the OPR6 mod. Don't know where I went wrong. I have currently switched my cell off. Maybe I need to reflash everything again???
bigcelo75 said:
Wich permission did you use for the build prop? 600 or 644?
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600
Suhas_JS said:
Congratulations to me... I think I screwed up my phone. All of a sudden Substratum started working (may be I had done everything alright???). Applied a couple of overlays and voila!!! The phone does a factory reset by itself and get stuck at the Google animation. Interestingly, it's the new animation that came with the OPR6 mod. Don't know where I went wrong. I have currently switched my cell off. Maybe I need to reflash everything again???
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I don't believe there is a need to wipe if your phone factory reset itself. There may be a chance that it didn't successfully factory reset. I would reflash stock system.img and stock vendor.img. That should undo everything and let you boot up
noooooo said:
Tested, substratum works but no night light
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Same here. Is there a fix for that yet @krisyarno?
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Not to contradict OP but I used 644 for files (.prop and apk's) and 755 for folders. Also I don't know if it helps but at first I didn't have night light and installed the "pixel" apk (inside the overlay folder), rebooted the device and voila! After that just cleared pixel launcher cache and that took care of the round icons.
Quick charge wich screen ON without overheat MOD.
Full speed 3100mA even play hard game like WOT Blitz etc.
I use this setting at 4 mount and don't have any problem.
Just delete .txt and replaced orginal file (after get backup) in folder /ETC, give permission rw-r-r and restart device.
Or use Magisk module zip.
This work on H850 fulmic 3.3 rom and maybe work wich stock rom.
Tx to ReVanTis for Magisk module.
Thanks. Quick Charging with screen on working, i test it myself
How about we make it Magisk!
Let me know if it works or not.
I only checked the /system/etc/thermal-engine-8996.conf content did changed but not sure if it makes any difference.
ReVanTis said:
How about we make it Magisk!
Let me know if it works or not.
I only checked the /system/etc/thermal-engine-8996.conf content did changed but not sure if it makes any difference.
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Its working. Thanks
Hey guys, I downloaded the above .zip and now not sure how to proceed. I am fairly new to XDA and not entirely sure about many of the things on here.
When I open the file in file manager, I get a few folders and .gitattributes, config.sh, and module.prop , as being extractable.
Any assistance would be grand.
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Kiggles said:
Hey guys, I downloaded the above .zip and now not sure how to proceed. I am fairly new to XDA and not entirely sure about many of the things on here.
When I open the file in file manager, I get a few folders and .gitattributes, config.sh, and module.prop , as being extractable.
Any assistance would be grand.
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I'm on the regilar, factory OS, no root or ROMs, if that's relevant to anything.
Kiggles said:
Hey guys, I downloaded the above .zip and now not sure how to proceed. I am fairly new to XDA and not entirely sure about many of the things on here.
When I open the file in file manager, I get a few folders and .gitattributes, config.sh, and module.prop , as being extractable.
Any assistance would be grand.
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I'm on the regilar, factory OS, no root or ROMs, if that's relevant to anything.
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You'll need to be rooted in order to use this.
Hadi99 said:
You'll need to be rooted in order to use this.
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Ah ok. Well then. I guess that's that, as I don't have access to a PC for that kinda stuff. Thanks for the reply though!
I would still add a warning despite the fact that it's speaking for itself as LG, Samsung etc would have kept it enabled if it was no big deal. I think despite by some it won't overheat, that in some cases it will really overheat and idk how the battery's handling it. It just sounds unsafe for long term.
wulsic said:
I would still add a warning despite the fact that it's speaking for itself as LG, Samsung etc would have kept it enabled if it was no big deal. I think despite by some it won't overheat, that in some cases it will really overheat and idk how the battery's handling it. It just sounds unsafe for long term.
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7 mouth use this settings and no problems, battery life still same as new.
The only problem that can occur is the burnout of the screen but only wich static element's snd max screen lights.
That's is Lg screen problems.
MrDraska said:
Quick charge wich screen ON without overheat MOD.
Full speed 3100mA even play hard game like WOT Blitz etc.
I use this setting at 4 mount and don't have any problem.
Just delete .txt and replaced orginal file (after get backup) in folder /ETC, give permission rw-r-r and restart device.
Or flash zip file in recovery.
This work on H850 fulmic 3.3 rom and maybe work wich stock rom.
Tx to ReVanTis for flash file
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Just to be clear it's a Magisk module.
If your G5 is not rooted with Magisk you probably won't be able to use it (Fulmics is pre-rooted with Magisk by default).
Magisk: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk
MrDraska said:
7 mouth use this settings and no problems, battery life still same as new.
The only problem that can occur is the burnout of the screen but only wich static element's snd max screen lights.
That's is Lg screen problems.
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Screen burnout can be fixed by changing color settings
RGB =240
Minimum =35
Saturation =50-60(as you like)
Value = 130
Contrast = 130
Hue = 1520
That's it.
Will this work with other variants?
Awkydee said:
Will this work with other variants?
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It might. It's a magisk module which means that it can easily be removed in worst case scenarios.
Wow, it actually works. I'll report how it goes
Awkydee said:
Will this work with other variants?
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I don't have system file an other variants but probably work.
Rafeh said:
Screen burnout can be fixed by changing color settings
RGB =240
Minimum =35
Saturation =50-60(as you like)
Value = 130
Contrast = 130
Hue = 1520
That's it.
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What app do you use to change the settings?
aanonymoushuman said:
What app do you use to change the settings?
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Kernel adiutor
I wouldn't do this. Especially when the G5 has a removable battery where one can just swap over a fully charged one.. My experience with the G4 is that it overheated terribly when screen on and plugged in. Strangely the overheating was worse with standard charger rather than the fastcharger. I think this very much attributed to the bootloop issue. Not that I'm saying the G5 suffers from the same fault but I wouldn't take the risk. The G5 charges so fast when on fastcharger that I would think it wise to just leave it as it is.
ReVanTis said:
Just to be clear it's a Magisk module.
If your G5 is not rooted with Magisk you probably won't be able to use it (Fulmics is pre-rooted with Magisk by default).
Magisk: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk
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I installed it under Magisk (17.1 ) Modules and it failed with error msg
" Copying zip to temp dir
Installing charger_tweaker.zip
Mounting /system, /vendor, /data, /cache
/data/magisk isn't setup properly !
Please install Magisk v14+
Installation failed
Any idea ?
I also tried it on my lg H850 (stock rom) but during the flashing it reports a problem and doesn't work