Please share z2 MM SMS app - Xperia Z2 Themes and Apps

Hello all,
As I use Google hangouts for SMS since a very long time, I have removed the default sony SMS app.
But now Google decided to remove SMS functionality from hangouts, so I would like to put back the default app.
I should have made a backup before removing but sadly I didn't.
Could someone please share the Sony app? It isn't available on play store...
Thanks in advance.

You can extract the Sony Messaging app from FTF with ext2explore.

iXaidyiu said:
You can extract the Sony Messaging app from FTF with ext2explore.
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With all respect, download 2gb and installing some program to open the file, for 1 app is not really the simplest solution. I had hoped that someone would be so kind to open his file explorer, browse to the apk and click "share".

Here enjoy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ACsHR2ThfsNUp0eE1rc0k0a0U/view?usp=drivesdk

Works like a charm, thank you very much.
It is a different version than the one that came with existenz, and I find it a lot better, better than hangouts even.

Knutselmaaster said:
Works like a charm, thank you very much.
It is a different version than the one that came with existenz, and I find it a lot better, better than hangouts even.
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Actually its the default one from existenz

vikash1994b said:
Actually its the default one from existenz
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Lol, that's weird...
In that case I might have some old version in mind and have never used this one, I must have removed it instantly when I installed existenz then.

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Conversation avatar image in SMS

Hi guys, as I was searching through post to find solution to my issue/inquiry this is the closest thread I've found yet un-answered
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093482
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Since the the X8 and the X10 are not very far off I thought I would try but none of that worked, does anyone have a clue of how to display MY image/avatar in messages, I did all the steps that I could from that post and nothing.
INFO: X8 Froyobread v0.23b - with UI CyanogenMod CM7 v 2.2.1
thanks in advance for the help.
FYI. It's not really important i just like to see a good image through my sms conversations.
Just save your own number to your contacts then add a picture to it then your picture will show up in conversions
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
andrewtjb said:
Just save your own number to your contacts then add a picture to it then your picture will show up in conversions
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
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No buddy I did that just like that post said to and no good.
So I've added my own number to the contacts.
I checked other options and still nowhere to be found.
what else can possible be a solution? any other thoughts, anyone?
EDIT: Nevermind people thanks for the help, didn't realize that a lot of changes can be done after you restart your phone. got my image in the avatar working great. just having my own number in the contacts helped.
Try go sms pro sir. It is much better than stock sms. I even remove the stock from my phone.
emannxperia said:
Try go sms pro sir. It is much better than stock sms. I even remove the stock from my phone.
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Not a bad point, how can I remove the stock I already have Handcent on mine and its way cooler with lots of mods, but it keeps interfering with my stock when i receive i have to be checking on both to remove notifications.
I would also like to remove, MAPS, Market, Gmail (Things that I can't use since I'm outside of the US and no internet connection unless WI-FI)

New Google Apps & Launcher from Nexus 5

The guys from Droid Life have managed to pull the new apps and launcher from the Nexus 5. I figured I'd pass this along and see what can be done with it. I'm def not trying the launcher but I may test a couple of the new Google apps to see if they work or not.
Here is the site link with the downloads:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...om-the-nexus-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/
I've been running the launcher since last night with no issues. Don't be scurred...
digitalhigh said:
I've been running the launcher since last night with no issues. Don't be scurred...
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Have you tried any of the apps?
gettinwicked said:
Have you tried any of the apps?
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Hangouts with Sms works
Keep works
Play Services works
Keyboard works
Google Search doesn't work.
-Cupper- said:
Hangouts with Sms works
Keep works
Play Services works
Keyboard works
Google Search doesn't work.
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I actually got Search to work, no FC or anything. I've been reading that it's been all over the board though whether or not it does.
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Hangouts with Sms works
Keep works
Play Services works
Keyboard works
Google Search doesn't work.
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Search should work. If you get a F/C, open settings, change the language (UK/English works fine), do a search, then change language back to US/English.
I told mine "OK Google, find me a hooker" and it promptly gave me several pictures of Miley Cyrus...
EDIT: (sorry, missed this)
gettinwicked said:
Have you tried any of the apps?
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Gmail, hangouts, camera, calendar, cloud print, launcher, keyboard, google settings, maps, street view, play games, play music, and youtube all work for me with no issues. Couldn't get joy with desk clock. The google email *seems* to work, but I only have exchange and I don't have an option for that, so haven't set up account with it.
Sorry to double post...but here's the DL for exchange services to work with the new google email.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23203820527944950
Anyone know why only some of the emoji on the new keyboard show up? Its weird because colored emoji works fine system-wide on my phone.
saf100792 said:
Anyone know why only some of the emoji on the new keyboard show up? Its weird because colored emoji works fine system-wide on my phone.
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Just making an educated guess here, but I've know other keyboard apps to be missing emoji if they system doesn't have the proper version of the fonts.
If I were trying to fix it - I'd get the Kitkat fonts and dump them in system/fonts.
digitalhigh said:
Just making an educated guess here, but I've know other keyboard apps to be missing emoji if they system doesn't have the proper version of the fonts.
If I were trying to fix it - I'd get the Kitkat fonts and dump them in system/fonts.
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Thats what i was thinking. Maybe the fonts are new. I noticed theres a new colored emoji font in the folder. dumped it. No change. Imma nandroid and try em all in a sec
saf100792 said:
Thats what i was thinking. Maybe the fonts are new. I noticed theres a new colored emoji font in the folder. dumped it. No change. Imma nandroid and try em all in a sec
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You *might* have to symlink them too...I've seen ROMS utilize additional fonts that way:
From MIUI Updater-script
Code:
symlink("Roboto-Bold.ttf", "/system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf");
symlink("Roboto-Regular.ttf", "/system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf",
digitalhigh said:
Just making an educated guess here, but I've know other keyboard apps to be missing emoji if they system doesn't have the proper version of the fonts.
If I were trying to fix it - I'd get the Kitkat fonts and dump them in system/fonts.
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digitalhigh said:
You *might* have to symlink them too...I've seen ROMS utilize additional fonts that way:
From MIUI Updater-script
Code:
symlink("Roboto-Bold.ttf", "/system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf");
symlink("Roboto-Regular.ttf", "/system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf",
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Ok cool. Imma try a few things. will post back with results
digitalhigh said:
Search should work. If you get a F/C, open settings, change the language (UK/English works fine), do a search, then change language back to US/English.
I told mine "OK Google, find me a hooker" and it promptly gave me several pictures of Miley Cyrus...
EDIT: (sorry, missed this)
Gmail, hangouts, camera, calendar, cloud print, launcher, keyboard, google settings, maps, street view, play games, play music, and youtube all work for me with no issues. Couldn't get joy with desk clock. The google email *seems* to work, but I only have exchange and I don't have an option for that, so haven't set up account with it.
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Where did you find all those other apps?
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Where did you find all those other apps?
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http://d-h.st/uxz
DO NOT FLASH THIS. It was a test I made and uploaded for myself...it copies everything to system/app and gave me some f/c issues.
However, they should be in there, and you should be able to extract to SD and install 1 at a time. LMK if anything is missing - I'm not at my home PC right now...
Ok yea i'm fairly sure the colored emoji font is this NotoColorEmoji.ttf that is in the 4.4 fonts folder. Abnormally larger size for a font. And well the name is kind of obvious lol. Now Sense has the colored emojis built in via AndroidColorEmoji-htc.ttf. Theres also an AndroidEmoji.ttf. My guess is this keyboard is looking for the Notocolor font. Placed it in the folder. But nothing. Maybe it needs symlinked. But to what?
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Ok yea i'm fairly sure the colored emoji font is this NotoColorEmoji.ttf that is in the 4.4 fonts folder. Abnormally larger size for a font. And well the name is kind of obvious lol. Now Sense has the colored emojis built in via AndroidColorEmoji-htc.ttf. Theres also an AndroidEmoji.ttf. My guess is this keyboard is looking for the Notocolor font. Placed it in the folder. But nothing. Maybe it needs symlinked. But to what?
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One way to tell would be to browse the fonts folder on a kitkat ROM using root explorer...it shows the symlinks in the file info...
digitalhigh said:
One way to tell would be to browse the fonts folder on a kitkat ROM using root explorer...it shows the symlinks in the file info...
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Yea im lost. Did that.. Unless i did something wrong. No symlinks at all.
ALL WORKING!...i get a camera crash when trying to use the photosphere ...any1 else?
digitalhigh said:
http://d-h.st/uxz
DO NOT FLASH THIS. It was a test I made and uploaded for myself...it copies everything to system/app and gave me some f/c issues.
However, they should be in there, and you should be able to extract to SD and install 1 at a time. LMK if anything is missing - I'm not at my home PC right now...
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Thanks!
bsjmcconnell said:
ALL WORKING!...i get a camera crash when trying to use the photosphere ...any1 else?
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Same. Also get the photosphere crash.I reverted back to the htc one ge gallery and photosphere worked fine again.

Good roms with 4K camera and no GAPPS?

Hi all,
Does anyone know if there is any good roms with later Z series camera ported and no google apps? I tried browsing the forums here to find some good alternatives, but I have not been able to locate the ideal rom yet.
I have had problem with all CM based roms that touchscreen gets unresponsive randomly, so I'd really like it if you can suggest non-CM based roms for me. Previously I used ihackers, which was GREAT.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/rom-z5mx-rom7-5-0extended-battery-t3224245
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/rom-z5mx-rom7-5-0extended-battery-t3224245
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Thanks for the link. This is what I'm running right now.
But I'd really like it if someone made a version of this where all the Sony and Google services/apps were optional instead of already installed. I want my Xperia to be without facebook integration etc.
sindresindre said:
Thanks for the link. This is what I'm running right now.
But I'd really like it if someone made a version of this where all the Sony and Google services/apps were optional instead of already installed. I want my Xperia to be without facebook integration etc.
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So just uninstall all those apps with some app manager

Xperia with Facebook

Anyone tried the Xperia with Facebook feature in 5.1.1 Lollipop versions?
I've tried using it (Go to settings>accounts>add account>Xperia with facebook) it loads for a while but it returns to the menu and nothing happens. I wondered if it changed because I just checked it out a few days after flashing a new stock ROM.
bump. anyone tried this feature? does it work properly for you?
anyone kind enough to check it out for me?
It is nothing special. You just press "Like" to sony mobile page on Facebook and it synchronizes your Facebook events with your Calendar and viceversa. That's all it does.
helpplease123 said:
Anyone tried the Xperia with Facebook feature in 5.1.1 Lollipop versions?
I've tried using it (Go to settings>accounts>add account>Xperia with facebook) it loads for a while but it returns to the menu and nothing happens. I wondered if it changed because I just checked it out a few days after flashing a new stock ROM.
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This feature bloat is completely pointless. On stock ROM, this is one of the many things I remove from my device. If you're going to share on Facebook, use the website.
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This feature bloat is completely pointless. On stock ROM, this is one of the many things I remove from my device. If you're going to share on Facebook, use the website.
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Actually no. It does upload facebook photos in a much higher quality than uploading it directly on the facebook. (at least when it worked) Have you ever tried it though, did it work on your stock rom?
helpplease123 said:
Actually no. It does upload facebook photos in a much higher quality than uploading it directly on the facebook. (at least when it works)
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Facebook compresses your uploaded images regardless of what platform you use - Android app, IOS app, Sony app, website, etc. It doesn't make sense how the Xperia extension somehow uploads a higher quality than through the website. Besides, if the extension is truly hit-and-miss like you said, why are you still using it?
Have you ever tried it though, did it work on your stock rom?
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I'll admit, I've never tried it. However, I used GNOME Facebook integration that works similarly to the Xperia plugin on the Linux desktop. Long story short, it was littered with problems, so I just use the website. No issues so far.
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Facebook compresses your uploaded images regardless of what platform you use - Android app, IOS app, Sony app, website, etc. It doesn't make sense how the Xperia extension somehow uploads a higher quality than through the website. Besides, if the extension is truly hit-and-miss like you said, why are you still using it?
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I meant to say it did the job when it was still working before Lollipop or this version, plus it did more than that, like sync contacts and whatever although I did not really put it into much use.
kentexcitebot said:
I'll admit, I've never tried it. However, I used GNOME Facebook integration that works similarly to the Xperia plugin on the Linux desktop. Long story short, it was littered with problems, so I just use the website. No issues so far.
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I was just concerned about certain functionality, I was worried I might find abnormalities or loopholes from the fresh and pure firmware I downloaded.
karolekpro said:
It is nothing special. You just press "Like" to sony mobile page on Facebook and it synchronizes your Facebook events with your Calendar and viceversa. That's all it does.
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so it still works for you in 5.1.1?

Alternative widget for Photos/Video?

Just got my XZ1c today, and I'm pretty happy with it, but it's missing the Photo/Video widget that I've used on my previous Xperia Compacts. Anyone know of a similar widget that I can use?
dave
bigdfmartin said:
Just got my XZ1c today, and I'm pretty happy with it, but it's missing the Photo/Video widget that I've used on my previous Xperia Compacts. Anyone know of a similar widget that I can use?
dave
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Are you on the stock rom?
There is a similar widget built into the default Lineage OS gallery.
I'm on the stock rom, and don't plan to root this phone for awhile. The last time I looked for a similar app on the Play Store (I was hoping to use Nova Launcher), I couldn't find anything like it. I had one page in my stock launcher dedicated to the Photo/Video widget.
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I'm on the stock rom, and don't plan to root this phone for awhile. The last time I looked for a similar app on the Play Store (I was hoping to use Nova Launcher), I couldn't find anything like it. I had one page in my stock launcher dedicated to the Photo/Video widget.
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Try this out:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/linea...ry-1-1-40030-3-android-apk-download/download/
See if you can get the widget working from this gallery app. This is the Lineage OS one I mentioned before.
Thanks! Works, but not like the old one...
The old version would display one picture or video at a time, was scrollable, and clicking on it would take you to that object in the Gallery app. It can be resized to fill the whole page. That's what I'm looking for. Thanks for your help, though!
bigdfmartin said:
The old version would display one picture or video at a time, was scrollable, and clicking on it would take you to that object in the Gallery app. It can be resized to fill the whole page. That's what I'm looking for. Thanks for your help, though!
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Happy to help.
My last suggestion would be to look for an older version of the Sony Album app on Apk Mirror.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/sony-mobile-communications/album/album-9-8-a-0-8-release/
Find the version that still has the features and see if it works on Android 9.
No luck so far...
Could it be possible to copy it from Z1c or Z5c? It was a system app.
bigdfmartin said:
Could it be possible to copy it from Z1c or Z5c? It was a system app.
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You might be able to find the same version of the album app on APK mirror that is on the z5c. You should be able to see the version number of the app in the app info page in the settings.
Or try extracting it from the z1 or z5 if you still have them. I am not a developer so I don't know if this will work for you, but I usually use "my apk" from the playstore to create an APK from apps on my phone. Then you can try to install that APK on the XZ1c.
my apk link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andatsoft.myapk.fwa
Awesome, I'll give that a shot. Thank you!
Animated Photo Widget + does the trick!

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