Live Wallpaper Picker - Help - OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers

Good evening everyone,
I'm running a stock rom (7.1) which is rooted and has an unlocked bootloader. I've removed bloatware from this rom.
I later decided I actually want the live wallpaper picker in order to use KWLP so I extracted a stock rom image and took the livewallpaperpicker.apk and related files and put them in my system folder. This shows as a system app but unfortunately it doesn't work! When trying to set a live wallpaper it just goes back to the homescreen and nothing changes. Same result when trying to apply from KLWP, stock launcher, or nova launcher.
Can anyone offer any advice on how to fix this? I also tried sideloading the apk via adb with the same result. Is there some other system app that is required on the OP3t that enables the livewallpaper picker to function?
Thank you kindly,
RS.

Dirty flashing your 7.1 ROM should fix the issue. But you should give Google Live earth wallpapers a shot. Its been ported for other devices running ARMx64 SoCs so 1+3T users can use it. The thread exists in XDA itself.

Agreed with above, but it may be you haven't set permissions on the file after pushing it. Those would have to be manually set.

Randomsanity said:
Good evening everyone,
I'm running a stock rom (7.1) which is rooted and has an unlocked bootloader. I've removed bloatware from this rom.
I later decided I actually want the live wallpaper picker in order to use KWLP so I extracted a stock rom image and took the livewallpaperpicker.apk and related files and put them in my system folder. This shows as a system app but unfortunately it doesn't work! When trying to set a live wallpaper it just goes back to the homescreen and nothing changes. Same result when trying to apply from KLWP, stock launcher, or nova launcher.
Can anyone offer any advice on how to fix this? I also tried sideloading the apk via adb with the same result. Is there some other system app that is required on the OP3t that enables the livewallpaper picker to function?
Thank you kindly,
RS.
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Change the permission of moved apk by root explorer app or any other app.

Aman Amrit said:
Change the permission of moved apk by root explorer app or any other app.
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Read for group and global? That's what I set it to initially and I've tried giving all permissions without luck. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
Perhaps my app is bad? Can someone share livewallpaperpicker app from 4.0.2? I extracted it from the rom but have no md5 to check it against.

Randomsanity said:
Read for group and global? That's what I set it to initially and I've tried giving all permissions without luck. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
Perhaps my app is bad? Can someone share livewallpaperpicker app from 4.0.2? I extracted it from the rom but have no md5 to check it against.
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Can you tell the permission you gave ? It must be rw-r-r and then reboot your device. It should work. If it doesn't then try other apk.

Aman Amrit said:
Can you tell the permission you gave ? It must be rw-r-r and then reboot your device. It should work. If it doesn't then try other apk.
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Yes that's what I set it to. No idea where to get the apk besides extracting it from the rom.
Is anyone willing to extract a copy for me? Should be a very small size. Perhaps its getting corrupted while downloading/extracting? I'm out of ideas

Randomsanity said:
Yes that's what I set it to. No idea where to get the apk besides extracting it from the rom.
Is anyone willing to extract a copy for me? Should be a very small size. Perhaps its getting corrupted while downloading/extracting? I'm out of ideas
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Did you try dirty flashing the ROM?

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[Q] Live Wallpapers unavailable Simplicity 1.5 & TW 4.5

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help. I recently installed Simplicity 1.5 (JVT odexed) on my phone, and also touchwiz 4.5. However, I cannot access live wallpapers at all. Now I know Simplicity rom doesn't include them as default, so I used the add on creator to put in the livewallpaperpicker.apk & .odex via cwm but still no joy (it appeared to unpack the files but I can't add a wallpaper - they either forceclose or say the option isn't available). I then tried pushing both files into the system/app folder on my phone, which it has done successfully, but even after a reboot - still no live wallpapers.
I'm not sure if it's TW4.5 that's causing the problem or simplicity, but I think it may be the former. I've checked in the system/app folder and both files are there, but trying to install the apk via my phone just results in the 'not installed' message. Any assistance would be kindly appreciated.
Thanks!
Well I've removed touchwiz 4.5 and still am not able to install live wallpapers, so it must be something to do with simplicity rom I guess. It's a shame, because it seems to be a really nice rom, and I know from reading the developers thread that other people appeared to have been able to install the live wallpapers via the add on creator so not really sure what I'm doing wrong...
Update: Well installing all of the missing files from Simplicity (linked here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18268152&postcount=1695) seems to have sorted out the problem. The CWM mentions something about permissions when installing - you don't get that message using the stand alone add on creator created zip so I guess it could be something to do with that. I purposefully didn't go this route because the only thing I wanted to install was the live wallpapers, but hopefully I should just be able to delete the other apps that I don't need.
Thanks for everyone who read, I'm posting my solution in case anyone else stumbles across this problem.
yeh had the same problem with the latest 2.1.0, worked a treat after restoring the missing apps. cheers
I have the same problem.I cant see the live wallpapers menu.
I downloaded the zip file from the link above that contains all the removed apps but it didnt work.
What should I do? I installed the visulizationwallpapers.apk but didnt fix the problem.
The other .odex file cant run.
Any ideas?
thebawp said:
Well I've removed touchwiz 4.5 and still am not able to install live wallpapers, so it must be something to do with simplicity rom I guess. It's a shame, because it seems to be a really nice rom, and I know from reading the developers thread that other people appeared to have been able to install the live wallpapers via the add on creator so not really sure what I'm doing wrong...
Update: Well installing all of the missing files from Simplicity (linked here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18268152&postcount=1695) seems to have sorted out the problem. The CWM mentions something about permissions when installing - you don't get that message using the stand alone add on creator created zip so I guess it could be something to do with that. I purposefully didn't go this route because the only thing I wanted to install was the live wallpapers, but hopefully I should just be able to delete the other apps that I don't need.
Thanks for everyone who read, I'm posting my solution in case anyone else stumbles across this problem.
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For deleting unwanted apps just open the zip file, navigate to /system/app and wipe out all apks/odex files you don't need.
CWM Recovery have an option to fix permissions - give it a try
Are you using 1.5 or 2.1? Let me know if this works for you.

[Q] bundling system apps into pre-existing custom roms?

I'm wanting to install the current version of the AOKP rom onto my note, but i noticed (after I flashed - boh) that there's an FC problem with the included launchers on that rom.
In the instructions they suggest using ADB to push novalauncher's apk file out to your device, but that seems needlessly complex to me when I could just (in theory) bundle the app into the .zip before I flash.
Is there any reason I can't insert the nova.apk into the AOKP.zip file (in /system/app as i understand it), zip it back up, flash the .zip as per normal AOKP instructions and proceed on my merry way?
Is it that simple? Do I need to mess around with chmodding the apk file or should the fact that it's in /system do that stuff for me?
FWIW I have tried this, but got some problems with having lost root between flashes (stupid ICS root) and that caused me some problems and a lot of high-heartrate moments trying to flash back to a working RocketRom build.
I'd rather do it 'properly' with accurate information about what I'm doing before I try again.
Appreciate the assistance.
I am to faceing the same problem but on other device
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sideways86 said:
I'm wanting to install the current version of the AOKP rom onto my note, but i noticed (after I flashed - boh) that there's an FC problem with the included launchers on that rom.
In the instructions they suggest using ADB to push novalauncher's apk file out to your device, but that seems needlessly complex to me when I could just (in theory) bundle the app into the .zip before I flash.
Is there any reason I can't insert the nova.apk into the AOKP.zip file (in /system/app as i understand it), zip it back up, flash the .zip as per normal AOKP instructions and proceed on my merry way?
Is it that simple? Do I need to mess around with chmodding the apk file or should the fact that it's in /system do that stuff for me?
FWIW I have tried this, but got some problems with having lost root between flashes (stupid ICS root) and that caused me some problems and a lot of high-heartrate moments trying to flash back to a working RocketRom build.
I'd rather do it 'properly' with accurate information about what I'm doing before I try again.
Appreciate the assistance.
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I open the ROM zip up and add .apks to the /system/app/ folder all the time..I also delete the ones I know I can and won't use..
There are some apps that won't work like this but its very uncommon..For example I can never include quickpic I always have to manually install it from the market.
sideways86 said:
I'm wanting to install the current version of the AOKP rom onto my note, but i noticed (after I flashed - boh) that there's an FC problem with the included launchers on that rom.
In the instructions they suggest using ADB to push novalauncher's apk file out to your device, but that seems needlessly complex to me when I could just (in theory) bundle the app into the .zip before I flash.
Is there any reason I can't insert the nova.apk into the AOKP.zip file (in /system/app as i understand it), zip it back up, flash the .zip as per normal AOKP instructions and proceed on my merry way?
Is it that simple? Do I need to mess around with chmodding the apk file or should the fact that it's in /system do that stuff for me?
FWIW I have tried this, but got some problems with having lost root between flashes (stupid ICS root) and that caused me some problems and a lot of high-heartrate moments trying to flash back to a working RocketRom build.
I'd rather do it 'properly' with accurate information about what I'm doing before I try again.
Appreciate the assistance.
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Well my problem is solved
Check the app name of apps ur adding they should not include space in them ( like xda primium.apk) if there r space then remove the space (like xdaprimium.apk) it should work fine
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MrDSL said:
I open the ROM zip up and add .apks to the /system/app/ folder all the time..I also delete the ones I know I can and won't use..
There are some apps that won't work like this but its very uncommon..For example I can never include quickpic I always have to manually install it from the market.
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Thanks man.
One more question - as far as launcher apps go, is there any way to set the default launcher in the .zip file?
If I delete the pre-existing launcher app from the rom in question and add nova.apk should it set itself as the default launcher app automatically?
sideways86 said:
Thanks man.
One more question - as far as launcher apps go, is there any way to set the default launcher in the .zip file?
If I delete the pre-existing launcher app from the rom in question and add nova.apk should it set itself as the default launcher app automatically?
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no you will prbably need to makea script to get it to work
How can i make the required script??
plz help
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And ive heard "the TouchWiz launcher included in the rom has hardware acceleration for better graphics performance while the launchers we use like GO LAUNCHER etc depends totally on cpu. They consume cpu power only and no GPU"
IS THAT SO??????????????
that would not mean a good thing
cause GO launcher or n other launcher are way better than Stock TWiz launcher.
I don't want someone to do all the work for me, but if anyone could direct me to some kind of resource with the relevant syntax and such that'd be amazing.
sideways86 said:
If I delete the pre-existing launcher app from the rom in question and add nova.apk should it set itself as the default launcher app automatically?
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You can delete any launcher in the original zip and replace it with Nova and it will work. You don't need any script to do that, as suggested before.
thanks chasmodo - this worked flawlessly.

[MOD] Shutter/Auto focus Sound Off For LG 4X HD

This MOD base on V10F Deodex ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871858
==== Download Section ====
1. Download Link from my blog Shutter/Auto focus Sound Off (adb installer)
2. CWM installer in Thread
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==== Feature ====
1. turn off auto focus sound
2. Modify Tone4 in Shutter Sound to silent
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==== Installation Guide ====
1. use app that can edit permission such as Root Explorer
rename /system/app/CameraApp.apk - > /system/app/CameraApp.apk.bak (backup original CameraApp.apk)
2. copy CameraApp.apk to /system/app/CameraApp.apk
3. edit permission as picture below
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Thanks, will give this a go later.
The default 4th shutter sound is horrible - why would you ever want to use it?
Glad to get rid of it! :good:
Need original cameraapp
The modified version keeps crashing, and i deleted thr stock app by mistake, can u send me the original cameraapp. Apk?
Thank u so much!
yousefhammad said:
The modified version keeps crashing, and i deleted thr stock app by mistake, can u send me the original cameraapp. Apk?
Thank u so much!
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you can get on top thread
somboons said:
you can get on top thread
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Cant find it. I need the stock app. Sorry for the hassle
updating installer in top thread.
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somboons said:
updating installer in top thread.
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app
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Got it thanks alot
somboons said:
updating installer in top thread.
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app
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I just install the app like any other without problems.
Now I don't remember if SU ask for permission or not but, I just install, reboot and...done.
Thank you! Works perfect !
Do i need to be rooted?
Will we loose it if we get a fw update?
profyler said:
Do i need to be rooted?
Will we loose it if we get a fw update?
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You need to be rooted, at least to be able to use AntTek and Root Uninstaller, and no, you won't loose it in case of FW update, unless the upgrade is for the camera too... but the process is fast. 5 minutes and its done
RuedasLocas said:
You need to be rooted, at least to be able to use AntTek and Root Uninstaller, and no, you won't loose it in case of FW update, unless the upgrade is for the camera too... but the process is fast. 5 minutes and its done
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Thanks Dude, but did download the ICS Camera, to take pictures without shutter sound.
Ruedas, a rooted phone doesnt receive OTA updates, right?
strange thing that i downloaded the apk, tried to install it but wouldnt work even after changing permissions. Had no camera forawhile. Downloaded the stock apk, just copy and pasted it in the folder and all of a sudden i have my camera back with no shutter sound...no idea why but thanks
I'm trying my best to fix (IOW; mute) the shutter sound on my GF's O4X. While I believe I understand how this is done, I'm not able to actually get it done.
I've managed to get the phone rooted (thanks to alexp999's simple to follow guide). If I've understood things correctly; I now need to replace the original camera.apk with the modified one found in this thread.
Problem is that, in the /system/app folder, both renaming files (the old camera.apk) and copying files (the new camera.apk) to the folder fails.
Anyone able to see what I'm missing / doing wrong? Any help would be thoroughly appreciated!..
vidvandre said:
I'm trying my best to fix (IOW; mute) the shutter sound on my GF's O4X. While I believe I understand how this is done, I'm not able to actually get it done.
I've managed to get the phone rooted (thanks to alexp999's simple to follow guide). If I've understood things correctly; I now need to replace the original camera.apk with the modified one found in this thread.
Problem is that, in the /system/app folder, both renaming files (the old camera.apk) and copying files (the new camera.apk) to the folder fails.
Anyone able to see what I'm missing / doing wrong? Any help would be thoroughly appreciated!..
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I have my way...
With "Root Uninstaller Pro" I uninstall the original one, than I grab the modded file and past it in .../system/app and I install it from there.
Reboot and its done
RuedasLocas said:
I have my way...
With "Root Uninstaller Pro" I uninstall the original one, than I grab the modded file and past it in .../system/app and I install it from there.
Reboot and its done
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Thanks for the reply and suggestion RuedasLocas!
Titanium Backup seems to have the option to uninstall system apps, I'll give that a go. Would however like to figure out how to copy files to the system/app folder before I do that (given that this is required to re-install/enable the camera). Have tried with both ES File Manager and Total Commander; both have been given SU-privelages, both are able to browse to the folder, neither is able to copy files to or rename files in the folder...
vidvandre said:
Thanks for the reply and suggestion RuedasLocas!
Titanium Backup seems to have the option to uninstall system apps, I'll give that a go. Would however like to figure out how to copy files to the system/app folder before I do that (given that this is required to re-install/enable the camera). Have tried with both ES File Manager and Total Commander; both have been given SU-privelages, both are able to browse to the folder, neither is able to copy files to or rename files in the folder...
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Use "AntTek" explorer, works together, or alone if you wish, with Root Uninstaller, you can copy/paste or just cut/paste...
RuedasLocas said:
Use "AntTek" explorer, works together, or alone if you wish, with Root Uninstaller, you can copy/paste or just cut/paste...
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Tried AnTek Explorer; What an interesting file manager! Will have to test this for a longer period of time, could possibly become my new goto file manager. Thanks for the tip!..
Though I couldn't get the new/modified camera.apk to the system/app directory. Though this time it failed with an error messge; "Error Don't have enough permission to do this action" (see attached screenshot). Have double-checked that "Native mode" is enabled within AnTek and that its (permanently) enabled in SuperSU. Not sure how I can give an app even more permissions...
vidvandre said:
Tried AnTek Explorer; What an interesting file manager! Will have to test this for a longer period of time, could possibly become my new goto file manager. Thanks for the tip!..
Though I couldn't get the new/modified camera.apk to the system/app directory. Though this time it failed with an error messge; "Error Don't have enough permission to do this action" (see attached screenshot). Have double-checked that "Native mode" is enabled within AnTek and that its (permanently) enabled in SuperSU. Not sure how I can give an app even more permissions...
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Just reboot the phone and it should be enough.
Some apps need a reboot to work properly.
RuedasLocas said:
Just reboot the phone and it should be enough.
Some apps need a reboot to work properly.
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Thanks for all the help! Rebooting allowed me to rename files. Then I finally figured out why copying files to the system folder failed (or at least partly); For reasons unknown to me, I weren't allowed to copy/move files directly from the external_sd card to the system/app directory, Had to first move the to an internal location, then I could move then to the desired location!
End result; The annoying shutter sound is gone! :victory:
Again; Thanks for all the help!

[SPH-L720] [NG2] Original TouchWiz NG2 Bloat

If you accidentally deleted an application that you wanted later or just simply desire the files for development of custom TouchWiz based roms (or any other reason) and don't want to fish for them on a stock device, then here they are
These files are from the unmodified but rooted NG2 software. The only modification was that the device was rooted, so obviously @Chainfire's supersu is not part of the original files.
[sph-l720-system-app.rar - RAR archive] [MD5=(pending)] [File Size: ]
for all files in the /system/app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE
[sph-l720-system-priv-app.rar - RAR archive] [MD5=(pending)] [File Size: ]
for all files in the /system/priv-app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE.
**EDIT **
Note these are NOT flashable ZIPs. These are archives of each directory for cherry-picking the bloat apps.
**EDIT 2014 OCT 25TH***
Will not be making flashable ZIPS. If you so desire to do so, go for it. I now have the S5 and no free time as it is.
typefortytardis said:
If you accidentally deleted an application that you wanted later or just simply desire the files for development of custom TouchWiz based roms (or any other reason) and don't want to fish for them on a stock device, then here they are
These files are from the unmodified but rooted NG2 software. The only modification was that the device was rooted, so obviously @Chainfire's supersu is not part of the original files.
for all files in the /system/app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE
for all files in the /system/priv-app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE.
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Thanks for this brother & correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't this be in the 'Themes & Apps' section?
Parkourkid93 said:
Thanks for this brother & correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't this be in the 'Themes & Apps' section?
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You know what maybe. I'm sure anyone whom would use this would be for modding and making of TouchWiz based roms, but if this is the wrong place for this I do apologize.
typefortytardis said:
You know what maybe. I'm sure anyone whom would use this would be for modding and making of TouchWiz based roms, but if this is the wrong place for this I do apologize.
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No big deal, most likely if it belongs in another section a mod will let inform you that its being moved, I was just curious, just downloaded, going to flash a tw ROM & test a few of these , did you pull these yourself by the way?
Parkourkid93 said:
No big deal, most likely if it belongs in another section a mod will let inform you that its being moved, I was just curious, just downloaded, going to flash a tw ROM & test a few of these , did you pull these yourself by the way?
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Yes I did. I simply took them from a stock rom. Which I'm sure anyone could do - just I know I never thought to until i'm at a point where I have no choice but to flash back to stock. So now everyone has them handy.
They are simple file copies. It's not a flashable zip. Extract and use adb to push or simply copy to your device. Again these are mainly for those who are building custom TouchWiz based roms and want to include some of the bloat - but can be used by those who need some of the applications for whatever reason. But they aren't flashable and some probably will have to be replaced using adb push.
I will try to work on a flashable zip but that will take me some time. Also a flashable zip file doesn't help those whom say only want Sprint's Zone app for example but don't need the rest of the bloat. Just saying. But will post when I have made flashable zips for all-in-one bloat.
typefortytardis said:
Yes I did. I simply took them from a stock rom. Which I'm sure anyone could do - just I know I never thought to until i'm at a point where I have no choice but to flash back to stock. So now everyone has them handy.
They are simple file copies. It's not a flashable zip. Extract and use adb to push or simply copy to your device. Again these are mainly for those who are building custom TouchWiz based roms and want to include some of the bloat - but can be used by those who need some of the applications for whatever reason. But they aren't flashable and some probably will have to be replaced using adb push.
I will try to work on a flashable zip but that will take me some time.
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Okay good, just making sure & I know, I barely use abd plus i'm already laying down, just got done playing Diablo 3, so I'm just going to push em using ES File Explorer lol
Parkourkid93 said:
Okay good, just making sure & I know, I barely use abd plus i'm already laying down, just got done playing Diablo 3, so I'm just going to push em using ES File Explorer lol
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Someone else chime in here if this is wrong:
but... some of the touchwiz apps will refuse to work thru a simple file copy from within the device. If that happens, some of it - keyword "some" will be fixed by using a custom recovery like philz-touch or CWM or TWRP and clearing both cache and dalvik-cache after doing the file copy - at least that worked on 4.3 and 4.2.2. But KitKat has changed some things so I'm not sure.
If anyone else has dealt with this, please do comment....
When pushing .apks with ES or Root Explorer (my personal favorite) you do need root and need to place in the correct folder (system/app, system/priv_app, or system/lib if it's a lib file) and be able to change permissions - usually to rw, r, r.
... So definitely pay attention where you copy the files from and where ya put 'em.
If not done, they will not work.
Hope this helps someone!
Just wanted to let those of you whom are watching this thread know that due to personal stuff I have no time to make flashable ZIPs anytime soon but if anyone wants to take a stab at it before I get to it then be my guest
Will this zip file work on ASOP rom?
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axs3543 said:
Will this zip file work on ASOP rom?
Sent from my SPH-L720 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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No most of these apps need a TW framework.
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Maybe I am missing it, or it's named something funny..but I am not seeing the stock messaging app in either of those zips. I apologize if it's right in front of me, but I don't see it!
Edit: I'm an idiot, I found it. SecMMS.apk. But it wont install, just says "App was not installed." Why would that be?
Did you manually push it to system/priv-app folder, set permissions, and reboot?
Don't try to just click on it and install via context menu
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Recorded Video Playback
I get "Unable to play video" message when I try to play back a video I recorded (I can play it on my computer)
carefree12 said:
I get "Unable to play video" message when I try to play back a video I recorded (I can play it on my computer)
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Are you using a TW based rom? What file format is the video in? Will it play in another app, such as MX Player (great app btw I prefer it to any stock video app - I delete them)?
mxmr said:
Did you manually push it to system/priv-app folder, set permissions, and reboot?
Don't try to just click on it and install via context menu
Sent from my SPH-L720 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yes I copied it to the system folder and then tried to install it. What do you mean by set permissions? For arguments sake I gave it rwxrwxrwx permissions and it still will not install.
vadyr56 said:
Yes I copied it to the system folder and then tried to install it. What do you mean by set permissions? For arguments sake I gave it rwxrwxrwx permissions and it still will not install.
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Make sure you copy it to /system/priv-app folder, and set permissions to rw-r--r-- (644) NOT rwxrwxrwx, otherwise it will not work.
Reboot and you should be good to go.
mxmr said:
Make sure you copy it to /system/priv-app folder, and set permissions to rw-r--r-- (644) NOT rwxrwxrwx, otherwise it will not work.
Reboot and you should be good to go.
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Rebooting and trying now, hoping my error with the permissions was the issue. Also, I'm not finding the stock calculator app in these archives. I may be being stupid again though, I apologize if that's the case.
Edit: No luck with the push, permissions, reboot attempt. I don't get what I could be doing wrong. And I'm definitely in the correct folder.
vadyr56 said:
Rebooting and trying now, hoping my error with the permissions was the issue. Also, I'm not finding the stock calculator app in these archives. I may be being stupid again though, I apologize if that's the case.
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I attached the stock calculator app to this post
Edit: No luck with the push, permissions, reboot attempt. I don't get what I could be doing wrong. And I'm definitely in the correct folder.
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One more time verify permissions are set correctly..they should match all of the other apps in the folder. Reboot to recovery and wipe cache/dalvik and try rebooting. Hopefully that works.
mxmr said:
I attached the stock calculator app to this post
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Oh geez yup I'm an idiot again, thank you for providing that. Not sure what I'm doing wrong with the mms app though. Wondering if I should just install the bloated ROM and debloat it myself

[TUTORIAL][WIP][OPR6] Android Oreo Pixel Mod With Working Substratum

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???
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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.

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