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New Filebrowser with Root & SU permissions as well as built in terminal client

New App on market
Market Name: SU File Browser & Terminal
Developer: Protocol - X
Search for SU, Root, or pub:"Protocol-x"
Or click and or Scan this image if u have the reader installed on your Android Device.
Currently supports normal file browser commands: cut, copy, paste, rename, new directory, open ect.
ability to chmod a file or directory from the file browser with one click.
File search functionality whole partial any non case sensitive.
open, edit, save, save as, preview text,xml, css, html basically any readable format.
built in terminal emulator with soft keyboard support for devices without a hard keyboard.
This is still a beta so there are a few bugs as well as some soon to come UI changes.
keep in mind this is not ugly but it is not meant to be a "pretty" file browser. There are enough of those out there. This was designed for functionality.
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***Fixed*** Known bugs:
Enter Key on soft keyboard does not work in terminal client. need to use the trackball >>if anyone knows this fix id love to hear it.<<
soft keyboard in landscape mode needs to be toggled on 2x the first time you open it.
Post any Bugs, issues, or ideas here please
Updates:
Changed Search UI so that it is no longer its own activity. This will allow the user to back out of the search box and still use the switcher on the bottom to switch between search, browse, and terminal.
Replaced pop up in search box with Search hint.
Corrected the trackball from defaulting to control key when changing Terminal prefs. Basically it will allow it to work as the enter key again after changing preferences.
Current users will have to change the preferences the first time they update in order to correct the issue if you previously had it.
menu> preferences> command key: select something other than jog ball
Updates 1.5:
Fixed Search UI bug
added preferences for List color, Text Size, and Selector Color
New:
Added ability to create sym links
Updates 1.6:
Email Support
Better thread processing to prevent system hangs and crashes.
Random amusement?
Updates 1.7:
Multiple Viewer and editor support Support
Issue with 1.7:
It appears that something was miscodded causing crashing whenever a dialog attempts to appear this will be fixed tonight I appologize in advance.
The app is currently unpublished for now. until i can fix this
1.7 Re-Published as 1.7.1:
Delete / Paste Crash Fixed
Update 1.7.5:
Search Fixed for Newer Hero Build
Current Directory/Browse To bar implemented
Partition RW/RO Status added
Update 1.7.8:
Filter set up for "Browse To" bar to prevent typos.
Bugs: Symlinks Broke?
Not sure if symlink in the code is broken or maybe if its this new hero build 2.3.3 I tried to manually create a link and that fails as well.
Any Feedback on this one would be appreciated.
Update 1.9:
Cleaned up a lot of code
added some additional menu icons
Better Alert descriptions
file support to the Browse to bar for manual entries
Update 1.9.5:
Recursive Zip Support Added for Extraction
Compressions support in the works.
view, extract all or single targets to the directory of your choice.
Remember u must Mount as RW if you would like to extract to anywhere other than in your SD card.
More terminal colors added per request:
Amber on Black
Green on Black
Red on Black
More code clean up
Update 1.9.9:
System/Data RW/RO replaced with S & D buttons as well as option to remount on click or from menu still
Optional Expandable tool bar added with:
Settable Home Button
Bookmarks
Quick Exit
Update 2.0:
Browser Download Helper Added per requests
Update 2.1:
Multi Select support added. no buttons needed, just click the icon next to the file. You can also select across multiple directories so be careful
Zip File Creation Added. You can Zip ALL files unlike other zip apps out there. Zipping files on other partitions than the sdcard may be slower though due to the special means needed for the files to be zippable.
Unzip/install apk option added for those that wanted to be able to view the apk contents
Download helper change. Hopefully this will fix the issue that arose with android 1.5 and email crashing with txt html and pdf files if u had astro, download crutch or any download helper
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Protocol - X
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Phone: Black TMO G1 Rooted
ROM: JacHero 2.3.3
File Browser: SUFBS
MODs:
Debian
G2PX port
Overclocked & Swapped
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

New Updates
New Updates

No available on the market for me...

Linda file Manger works well for me

Is this App protected
This app doesnt appear in the market search
i had already purchased this when i had my G1
Now that i have a G2 touch, the app appears in my downloads in the market, but will not install........
Anyone else having this problem with protected apps

Why post this without proper research
this App will not show as available on Hero
Also, as i had downloaded this on my G1, this app shows up in "my downloads" in the market, but will not successfully download
Sort this problem out before promoting in the Hero forum

I have done my research. This is not an issue with MY app or something I can solve. This was a decision by google and HTC for certain builds. Not all Phones running Hero will have US 1.5 paid apps locked that is why it is advertised here. As far as Linda goes, your more than welcome to use your preference but Linda is not a root browser so to compare them would not be just.

New updates please see Dream thread link located in sig

[ TOOL ][ WINDOWS ][ BETA ] OOne ROM Editor

[SIZE=+1]I suggest reading the entire OP thoroughly from start to finish. I've put a lot of effort and time in to producing this utility and this OP in an attempt to make using OOne ROM Editor as simple as possible and to achieve the best results with OOne ROM Editor.[/SIZE]
Introduction
Because the system partition on these particular devices is only 190 MB, this tool was written to assist with removing unwanted applications, ringtones, and fonts from ICS and JB roms so as to shrink the overall size of the system partition prior to flashing.
A typical installation of any Android 4.0 and newer ROM will only leave a few KB of space remaining on the system partition. This is the reason why the ROMs need to be trimmed.
This tool will only edit ICS and JB ROMs for LG Optimus One family devices. Please refer to the help documentation for complete details and supported devices.
Updated 01/08/2013
New GUI but it is pretty self-explanatory. Various build actions can be accessed by right clicking in the list-view.​Features
Remove system apps or even convert them to user apps
LatinIME Keyboard Editor - Create a mini LatinIME.apk from the language dictionaries you choose. JB ROMs only.
User Apps Manager - Manage system apps converted to user apps as well as including apps from your local file system ( hard drive )
Recycle Bin - Restore files accidentally removed from the current build
Remove 'assert' statement from the updater-script. This is for those who are using a recovery that will only allow flashing P500 ROMs. Like CWM 5.0.2.7 Touch
Installation
Just download and unzip to a folder of your choosing and run OOneROMEditor.exe. This tool has no external dependencies.​Some things to keep in mind while using OOne ROM Editor
You cannot add system apps to the build ROM. Sorry, that defeats the purpose of this utility.
The major size difference between OOne's ROMs and the source ROMs is OOne does NOT include the "Extras" folder from the source ROM in it's build.
After using the keyboard editor it will place the LatinIME.apk in the apps "Recycle Bin". This is not an error but done on purpose. I use this list, the "Recycle Bin" contents that is, to skip over files in the source ROM that I don't want included in the build. The mini LatinIME.apk will appear in the correct folder, user data or system, in the output ROM.
Steps to obtain the best results from OOne ROM Editor
After choosing the ROM you wish to edit
Select "System Apps" in the treeview control on the left side of the GUI. Remove/delete/move any unwanted apk's at this time. DO NOT delete or remove LatinIME.apk.
Go to the Tools menu and select "LatinIME Keyboard Editor". Choose whatever dictionaries to include in the mini LatinIME and press the 'Apply' button to save the choices. From here, the keyboard editor will remove LatinIME.apk from the "System Apps" list.
Remove any unwanted fonts and ringtones. I usually don't bother.
Add any additional user apps. Select "User Apps" in the treeview on the left side of the GUI then right click in listview control on the right side of the GUI. A popup menu will appear and then choose/select the "Add" command item. A file dialog will appear and you can add as many additional files that you'd like to the user data partition. Note :: The more apps that you add, the longer it will take for the device to boot the first time.
Press F12 or go to the Tools menu and then select the "Build->Build Options" menu item. Set any options and press the "Apply" button.
Now build the trimmed ROM. Press F9 or go to the Tools menu and then select "Build->Build ROM" menu item.
Thanks
I want to personally thank ibub for beta testing OOne ROM Editor. You've been a great help ​Downloads
Primary
Current version => 0.0.1.2
Mirror
Current version => 0.0.1.2
Help Docs => DownloadUnzip help docs zip into the docs folder where your copy of OOne ROM Editor resides.​Note: The help docs 'Changelog' reflects changes/updates for the next update of OOne ROM Editor.
​ChangeLog
Code:
[ 0.0.1.2 ]
- Still in BETA
- Complete rewrite of the apps code.
Ported code from 'C' to 'C++' and built with Visual C++ 2010 Express.
- Help documentation temporarily removed.
- Completely new Explorer styled User Interface ( UI ).
- Build output is now built as a single archive.
- Removed "Large Icon" view from the ListView's "View" menu
- Added support for displaying "Tiles" in the ListView's view
- Modified LatinIME.apk can be specified to be installed as a user app
- Removed Include OldBB_Patch option.
- Removed all application settings. App now remembers it's last size, state, and position.
The apps previous state is restored with each run.
- Added support for JB 4.2 ROMs.
Happy editing...

Windows 8
I'm going to get Windows 8 tonight. Any idea if it'll work or should I be the first lab rat?

slipkn0t said:
I'm going to get Windows 8 tonight. Any idea if it'll work or should I be the first lab rat?
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Honestly, I have no clue. I still don't understand why it won't run on Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. It runs flawlessly on Window 7 Home Premium 64 bit. Any findings would be greatly appreciated tho

bill.weckel said:
This tool was designed to assist with removing unwanted applications, ringtones, and fonts from our CM10 roms so as to shrink the overall size of the system partition prior to flashing a CM10 rom. This tool will only edit CM10 ROMs for LG Optimus One family devices. Meaning, if the chosen base rom is not a CM10 rom or it's not build for LG-P500, LG-P500h, LG-P505, LG-P506, or LG-P509 devices, then it won't allow you to edit the rom. This was done intentionally, since it seems that our devices are the ones with the small system partition.
I do have future plans for a universal ROM editor however. Also, you can find a slightly better description of the workings of this tool and want not in the 'docs' folder.
Know Issues
This tool has been developed and tested on Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. It is a 32 bit tool however. I have a beta tester who tried to run this on Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit and well, it crashed. So, currently this tool will NOT run on Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. I'm looking into this issue.
Features
Remove system apps or convert them to user apps
LatinIME Keyboard Editor - Create a mini LatinIME.apk from the language dictionaries you choose
User Apps Manager - Manage system apps converted to user apps as well as including apps from your local filesystem
Recycle Bin - Restore files accidentally removed from the current build
More to come...
Installation
Just download and unzip to a folder of your choosing and run LG-P50X_CM10_ROM_Editor.exe. This tool has no external dependencies.
Downloads
Current version => 0.0.1.0
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Thanks alot buddy, needed these kind of software really badly..
want to use PA 2.2 but was having issue with the System storage, I guess it'll help alot
Thanks so much for this helpful thread..

bill.weckel said:
Honestly, I have no clue. I still don't understand why it won't run on Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. It runs flawlessly on Window 7 Home Premium 64 bit. Any findings would be greatly appreciated tho
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its running on my 64bit
u should run it as administrator

kprsnt said:
its running on my 64bit
u should run it as administrator
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That's the thing. I had someone test it on a Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit machine and it wouldn't go past the building of the filelists after choosing a rom. He tried running it as an Administrator and also with UAC turned off and on. Weird.
Thanks for your input

lovegambler said:
Thanks alot buddy, needed these kind of software really badly..
want to use PA 2.2 but was having issue with the System storage, I guess it'll help alot
Thanks so much for this helpful thread..
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You are welcome. As long as it's an Android 4.1.X ROM for any of the Optimus One devices, it'll work.

Just used on my win 7 64bit Ultimate with no problem

BurningKoala said:
Just used on my win 7 64bit Ultimate with no problem
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Thanks

slipkn0t said:
I'm going to get Windows 8 tonight. Any idea if it'll work or should I be the first lab rat?
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Have you or anyone else tried this on Windows 8? Curious if it runs on it or not. Damn 64 bit systems. It may be time for me to change programming languages, as much as I hate to.

Ok. I see there's been about 100 downloads of this so far. I realize that in most cases no news is good news, however that makes it difficult to improve the software without any feedback. So... if there are any issues or suggestions for this tool, please let me know.
And, I have a few more abilities in the works...

Thanks for the excellent tool,Great idea.
Just one suggestion,while selecting the file to be deleted from media folder only single item can be selected, kindly enable multi select.

anuragchowdry said:
Thanks for the excellent tool,Great idea.
Just one suggestion,while selecting the file to be deleted from media folder only single item can be selected, kindly enable multi select.
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Thanks.
Did you try holding the CTRL key. Multiple selection is supposed to be enabled.

Yes,i tried it but in vain.

anuragchowdry said:
Yes,i tried it but in vain.
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Hmmm, multi-select is enabled by default when the control ( ListVIew ) is created. I can assure you that I did not disable it. Is your system set up for one click or two clicks to open files from say, Windows Explorer?

May be, i will try again. thanks for your reply.

It work with paranoid?
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Any Android 4.1.x ROM for the lg optimus family.
Sent from my LG-P509

Has anyone had this running on Windows 8?

bill.weckel said:
Has anyone had this running on Windows 8?
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Have you seen Microsoft's upgrade price - quite inexpensive, no??!
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[GUIDE]Migrating from Eclipse to Android Studio

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On Google I/O 2013, Google has launched new IDE based on IntelliJ IDEA, called Android Studio. I'm really interested in Android Studio, given that I usually using Eclipse in developing Android application. I find that this IDE is really good (or should I say awesome!). But some of my friends said that they're having difficulties in using Android Studio, and prefer the 'good but old' Eclipse. Yes, Eclipse is good, but Google is more supporting the Android Studio. So with this articles, I want to share my experiences in migrating from Eclipse to Android Studio. I also included Google's official guide from d.android.com/
Let's start with pros and cons of Android Studio:
PROS:
- Better UI in designing and coding
- ProGuard and app-signing capabilities.
- Gradle-based build support (For you that has already get used to it)
CONS:
- Hard to manage multiple projects. (For example: to delete a project you have to delete from the explorer)
- Gradle-based build support (For you that's not get used to it)
- Still in EAP (Early Access Preview)
If you have something to say about PROS-&-CONS, I'm glad to hear from you.
Now move along to installing Android Studio. It's very easy.
First of all, go to http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/studio.html and download the installer.
Windows:
- Launch the downloaded EXE file, android-studio-bundle-<version>.exe.
- Follow the setup wizard to install Android Studio.
- Known issue: On some Windows systems, the launcher script does not find where Java is installed. If you encounter this problem, you need to set an environment variable indicating the correct location. Select Start menu > Computer > System Properties > Advanced System Properties. Then open Advanced tab > Environment Variables and add a new system variable JAVA_HOME that points to your JDK folder, for example C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_21.
Mac OS X:
- Open the downloaded DMG file, android-studio-bundle-<version>.dmg.
- Drag and drop Android Studio into the Applications folder.
- Known issue: Depending on your security settings, when you attempt to open Android Studio, you might see a warning that says the package is damaged and should be moved to the trash. If this happens, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy and under Allow applications downloaded from, select Anywhere. Then open Android Studio again.
Linux:
- Unpack the downloaded Tar file, android-studio-bundle-<version>.tgz, into an appropriate location for your applications.
- To launch Android Studio, navigate to the android-studio/bin/ directory in a terminal and execute studio.sh.
- You may want to add android-studio/bin/ to your PATH environmental variable so that you can start Android Studio from any directory.
After you installed Android Studio, let your journey begin. But first, you must remember that Android Studio is still in EAP, so there will be many bugs/glitches/errors/whatever-you-call-it that can be annoying. But if you patient enough, you will find it very fun.
How to create project?
It's easy! Just use File -> New Project...
Or, if it's your first time using Android Studio, you will be welcomed with options to "Create New project"
Exploring your projects
File system is quite different with Eclipse. Considering that your android apps will be Gradle-based. So you just have to modify everything inside main project folder (See picture, file under "DMap" is main project folder). Unless you're an expert in Gradle and Intellij.
After you get used to the UI and layout, you can start coding & designing your app.
Designing Layout using Android Studio is Better?
Yes! You can see pictures below that you have 2 options to design layout. First by typing it directly through "Text" mode, or "Drag-and-drop" design. Both of them enable you to preview your design. Just have a 15-minutes experiments with your preview, and you will feel the power!
Let me give you some examples:
Design with "Text" mode
Design with "Drag and Drop" mode
How to include support library?
Another beautiful thing that announced in Google I/O 2013 is ActionBar Compat. I'm waiting it for a long time, because using "Sherlock ActionBar" is a little bit complicated. And now it's released. Download it with your SDK Manager.
Then include it in your project. How? Because this is Gradle-based, it's quite simple. Open "build.gradle" in your main project folder.
For Android-Support v4:
- It's automatically included when you created new project. But if not, use second step.
- Add this line:
Code:
dependencies {
...
compile "com.android.support:support-v4:18.0.+"
}
For Android-Support v7:
- Add this line:
Code:
dependencies {
...
compile "com.android.support:appcompat-v7:18.0.+"
}
How tot test your app?
Just like Eclipse, Android Studio support 2 way of testing. By using AVD (Android Virtual Devices) or by real devices. To edit configurations, go to "Run" -> "Edit Configurations". I recommend you to choose "Target Device" -> "Show chooser dialog", to give you more freedom in testing.
For AVD:
- You have to create at least one AVD. To create AVD, go to "Tools" -> "Android" -> "AVD Manager"
- In the chooser dialog, select AVD, and choose your devices.
For Real Device:
- You have to enable USB Debugging in your devices! Enable it, then go forward.
- Connect it through USB. In chooser dialog, you will see your device there.
Known issue: Sometimes the driver is not right. You should use Google USB Driver for testing app in Android. Or sometime, your device won't be detected if it's in sleep/locked mode.
How to generate a signed APK?
This is also easy! Android Studio is provided with App-signing capability so you don't have to open up your keytool or do somewhat-complicated task.
Here's some steps:
- Go to "Build" -> "Generate Signed APK..."
- Click "Create new..."
- To make a new keystore, just put a non-exist keystore in "Key store path:" (The folder MUST exist, while the file MUST NOT exist). And other details.
- It will automatically completed our last dialog in keystore. Just click "Next"
- And "Finish"
TIPS & TRICKS
If you want to change to Darcula Look and Feel, (in Windows) just press: "Ctrl + ~" -> "Switch Look and Feel" -> "Darcula".
This look and feel is very interesting, and I like it so much.
End of articles
It's easy doesn't it? There will be many improvements in the future that I don't know. But let's waiting for it. If you have any suggestions, questions, or even critics, just ask me. And also if you find it helpful, please click "Thanks" or "Donate". I will appreciate it very much.

Also check this official video from Google I/O 2013. About what's new in Android Studio

Multiple Projects
I currently have 8 active projects open in eclipse and during a single day I will work on at least 2-3 of them.
Does anyone know if android-studio will support this?
From what I have seen so far, it will only allow 1 project to be open at a time, this would mean have 4/5 android studios open at once just so that I can switch between projects.
Andy.
p.s. another question is : Can we use eclipse keystores for signing apps? if not what do we do about existing applications?

The thing that kept me off this was that it was impossible to correctly import an Eclipse project, when I tried it... I might give it a try by your instructions later.

Hi Andy,
Android Studio will separate your projects into multiple windows. But not multiple instances. So don't worry it will not consume your memory excessively.
And based on my experiences, Java keystore will be saved as (.keystore) file. So yes, even though you're using Eclipse or Android Studio both of them are the same. Just locate your keystore file, and "Choose existing...".
aspellclark said:
I currently have 8 active projects open in eclipse and during a single day I will work on at least 2-3 of them.
Does anyone know if android-studio will support this?
From what I have seen so far, it will only allow 1 project to be open at a time, this would mean have 4/5 android studios open at once just so that I can switch between projects.
Andy.
p.s. another question is : Can we use eclipse keystores for signing apps? if not what do we do about existing applications?
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d.android.com has provided a useful solution for your problems, I think. Try this tips for export/import android projects from Eclipse to Android Studio. http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/migrate.html
bassie1995 said:
The thing that kept me off this was that it was impossible to correctly import an Eclipse project, when I tried it... I might give it a try by your instructions later.
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JoshieGeek said:
d.android.com has provided a useful solution for your problems, I think. Try this tips for export/import android projects from Eclipse to Android Studio. http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/migrate.html
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This way of working was not correctly working for me...

Have you checked that you do it right? For example: Have you export it from Eclipse first, then import it from Android Studio? And not import it directly from Android Studio?
Or do you have any specific screenshot for logs / things that can give me some clues?
bassie1995 said:
This way of working was not correctly working for me...
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JoshieGeek said:
Have you checked that you do it right? For example: Have you export it from Eclipse first, then import it from Android Studio? And not import it directly from Android Studio?
Or do you have any specific screenshot for logs / things that can give me some clues?
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I followed the steps, but long ago. I'm going to try again soonish.
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Could someone give me a little guidance?
i checked that path and there isnt even a config folder.

Never mind, figured it out myself.
Has to make it run as administrator
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

That's why if I'm using windows 7 (or above), I will not install some development-related programs to C partition. But another, it will be much more flexible to edit and something like that. By the way, you do a good job to solve your problems by yourself. Experimenting the problems is a good way to learn.
:good:
Garridon said:
Never mind, figured it out myself.
Has to make it run as administrator
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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JoshieGeek said:
For Android-Support v4:
- It's automatically included when you created new project. But if not, use second step.
- Add this line:
Code:
dependencies {
...
compile "com.android.support:support-v4:18.0.+"
}
For Android-Support v7:
- Add this line:
Code:
dependencies {
...
compile "com.android.support:appcompat-v7:18.0.+"
}
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Thank you !
I think you mean "Android-AppCompat v7" not "Android-Support v7"
BTW when to use support-v4 vs appcompat-v7 ? What's the difference? Should I use both?

The difference is that appcompat-v7 will cover many more support libraries (for example: ActionBar compat). But your minimum version of App will be 7. So I recommend you to use appcompat-v7 than support-v4. Because there're not so many users that still using < v7.
From my experiences after I declare that dependencies, I got android support v4 and android v7. But still the minimum version MUST 7.
Have any questions? Feel free to ask me, I would be glad to help.
ceefour said:
Thank you !
I think you mean "Android-AppCompat v7" not "Android-Support v7"
BTW when to use support-v4 vs appcompat-v7 ? What's the difference? Should I use both?
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JoshieGeek said:
The difference is that appcompat-v7 will cover many more support libraries (for example: ActionBar compat). But your minimum version of App will be 7. So I recommend you to use appcompat-v7 than support-v4. Because there're not so many users that still using < v7.
From my experiences after I declare that dependencies, I got android support v4 and android v7. But still the minimum version MUST 7.
Have any questions? Feel free to ask me, I would be glad to help.
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Thanks Joshie! So appcompat-v7 it is...
So ActionBar is now provided by Google? So long Sherlock (it's still very nice though! yet I'm happy Google finally implements it too)

Yupz. And also implementation of Google's ActionBarCompat is very easy. So I prefer Google's to Sherlock..
But yeah, Sherlock is a good alternatives when Google has not even been releasing it.
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JoshieGeek said:
Yupz. And also implementation of Google's ActionBarCompat is very easy. So I prefer Google's to Sherlock..
But yeah, Sherlock is a good alternatives when Google has not even been releasing it.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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I switched to the Google one, too. However, there is this annoying bug: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=58321
And it does not provide a PreferenceActivity with the ActionBar.
Waiting for the next version...

Yupz.. Wait for the next version... It's quite a small bugs, and they promise will fix it in next release..
nikwen said:
I switched to the Google one, too. However, there is this annoying bug: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=58321
And it does not provide a PreferenceActivity with the ActionBar.
Waiting for the next version...
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JoshieGeek said:
Yupz.. Wait for the next version... It's quite a small bugs, and they promise will fix it in next release..
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Well, if you want to implement multi-selection with it, it won't work.
However, a fixed version can be found here: https://github.com/CyberEagle/SupportLibraryV7AppCompatPatched
I'll use that till they publish the new version.

Starter choice : Eclipse or Android Studio?
Hi,
I'm currently an Enterprise Java developer and want to start building some apps in mobile space. As a new mobile developer, which one should I get start with now; Eclipse or Android Studio?
Regards

[Tool] Frija - Samsung firmware downloader/checker

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https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-t3910594
Hey Guys
Frija is a new tool (successor of now depreciated tool SamFirm) which allows users to download latest firmware for their device which can be flashed with Odin.
Frija can download Firmware for any Samsung Devices at High Speed.
Auto mode detects any Samsung Phone Model and CSC and finds all the required information directly from Samsung Server.
Frija downloads firmware directly from Samsung FUS (Firmware Update Server) without any third party websites being involved. It can pause/resume firmware downloads, even after network interruption, or app restart (if download was interrupted).
Frija comes with built in Support form, through which you can reach out to developer about any issues or bugs. Frija has built in App Updater, whenever new release of Frija is available users will be able to update to latest version of the app.
Frija does not have any Background or Startup services, which some users might be concerned about.
It also comes with Night theme, for those who prefer Night Mode on the app
Fun fact about Frija: Frija is named after wife of Odin who can see future (In Norse Mythology) can download latest firmwares which can be flashed using Odin which uses Heimdall (A protocol that connects to a mobile device over USB) and Loke (low-level software running on the device). It kinda added a missing piece to the naming convention Samsung has.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This tool was created by wssyncmldm with contribution from CrazyApe and eragon5779. Devs receive all the support message directly and they are actively working on the app to fix any bugs or issue.
Updates:
NOTE: Auto Update has bug in version 1.1.1 and will need to manually update by using the new zip file posted today
Changelog:
1.1.2
* Improved firmware search.
* Fixed issue where firmware was not available for valid Device and CSC.
* Updated some message strings displayed to user
1.3.0
* Fixed decryption issue of enc2 type encrypted firmware
* Auto updater finally fixed, will not require downloading update manually after this update
1.4.1
* Added error message if Microsoft Redist packages are missing
* New Settings option
* Removed support message feature and added new Issue Tracker URL
* Overall UI improvement
* Added setting to disable CRC check

Awesome - We need this! ?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S9+ using XDA Labs

Awesome app! You rock.

Great work, i would suggest this features too:
- minimize button.
- download percentage.
- showing device name, after typing the model number, Ex: SM-G960F -> Galaxy S9.
Thanks

MedoooMedooo said:
Great work, i would suggest this features too:
- minimize button.
- download percentage.
- showing device name, after typing the model number, Ex: SM-G960F -> Galaxy S9.
Thanks
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1. ...
2. It has a progress bar....
3. Why? Pretty sure you know what phone you're downloading for if you know the model number
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I would only suggest removing the need to add "SM-" to the start of the model number, but that's just nitpicking, it does what we need it to do

*Detection* said:
1. ...
2. It has a progress bar....
3. Why? Pretty sure you know what phone you're downloading for if you know the model number
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I would only suggest removing the need to add "SM-" to the start of the model number, but that's just nitpicking, it does what we need it to do
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You sure there are no devices without "SM-" ? just asking

suyash1629 said:
You sure there are no devices without "SM-" ? just asking
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Samsung Mobile?

*Detection* said:
Samsung Mobile?
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There are older devices with something other than SM

suyash1629 said:
There are older devices with something other than SM
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Devices with G960F as their model name? or any other conflicting device name after something other than SM ?
Makes no difference, just quicker to type, but I don't think there are any other G960F Samsung devices other than the SM-G960F, and same with other models. so you will not download the wrong firmware by missing out SM-

Older model had other initials for example Sprint S3 was SPH-L710 and Sprint S4 was SPH-L720T

It's not working for me. Just gives me error unable to fetch firmware for everything,

suyash1629 said:
Older model had other initials for example Sprint S3 was SPH-L710 and Sprint S4 was SPH-L720T
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Yes, my point was there won't be another model with L710, there will be only one L710 regardless of what it says before it
For example there will not be an SPH-L710 and an SM-L710, just like there will not be an SPH-G960F and an SM-G960F
So adding the section before it really should make no difference at all, unless it is required to find the firmware on the servers, for the user (us) we should not need it either way
How many Samsung devices are called G960F? Only 1
How many Samsung devices are called L710? Only 1

I've got the same errors as with SamFirm:
"Cannot find GlobalUtil.dll. Please re-install this application"
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as a pop up and in the log:
Checking latest firmware for SM-G960F/DBT/G960FXXU1BRE5/G960FOXM1BRE3/G960FXXU1BRE3
Error loading library: AgentModule.dll Error code: 1114
Please make sure "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)" and "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)" are installed
Error: Could not send BinaryInform. Status code 200/401 Authorization failed
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Of course Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86) are installed and the only reason I can think off is that I try to run it on a Windows Server 2016 maschine.

jaeck said:
I've got the same errors as with SamFirm:
as a pop up and in the log:
Of course Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86) are installed and the only reason I can think off is that I try to run it on a Windows Server 2016 maschine.
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You have all these files in same directory right? Just to confirm
Because the actual error is app not being able to find AgentModule.dll
AgentModule, CommonModule and GlobalUtils must be on same directory as exe file

*Detection* said:
Yes, my point was there won't be another model with L710, there will be only one L710 regardless of what it says before it
For example there will not be an SPH-L710 and an SM-L710, just like there will not be an SPH-G960F and an SM-G960F
So adding the section before it really should make no difference at all, unless it is required to find the firmware on the servers, for the user (us) we should not need it either way
How many Samsung devices are called G960F? Only 1
How many Samsung devices are called L710? Only 1
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Looks like you answered It yourself, so you cant just remove SM and make it default because there other devices with some other initials than SM and it cant be predicted for each device, unless you'd want devs to make database of huge number of uncountable devices

suyash1629 said:
You have all these files in same directory right? Just to confirm
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afirm, all in place

suyash1629 said:
Looks like you answered It yourself, so you cant just remove SM and make it default because there other devices with some other initials than SM and it cant be predicted for each device, unless you'd want devs to make database of huge number of uncountable devices
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Any searchable database index could be set to bring up a list of results based on "Contains" rather than "Exact", so typing G960F would then bring up SM-G960F as it "Contains" that sequence of characters, client coding would decide if that worked or not, hence my suggestion
For example Sammobile, not only searches model database, but also firmware database
https://i.ibb.co/wKNHjBF/Capture.jpg

jaeck said:
....[blabla]... only reason I can think off is that I try to run it on a Windows Server 2016 maschine.
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The reason for the trouble was indeed the Windows server edition and its default settings, therefore the solution was:
1. Installing SmartSwitch to prevent any missing dependencies
2. Running SmartSwitch and acknowledge that it has trouble running because of a missing "wlanapi.dll"
3. Enabling Wireless Networking Details on how its done
4. Deinstalling SmartSwitch
5. Enjoy
Many thanks to @suyash1629 for the support!

jaeck said:
The reason for the trouble was indeed the Windows server edition and its default settings, therefore the solution was:
1. Installing SmartSwitch to prevent any missing dependencies
2. Running SmartSwitch and acknowledge that it has trouble running because of a missing "wlanapi.dll"
3. Enabling Wireless Networking Details on how its done
4. Deinstalling SmartSwitch
5. Enjoy
Many thanks to @suyash1629 for the support!
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I am glad things worked out for you

*Detection* said:
Any searchable database index could be set to bring up a list of results based on "Contains" rather than "Exact", so typing G960F would then bring up SM-G960F as it "Contains" that sequence of characters, client coding would decide if that worked or not, hence my suggestion
For example Sammobile, not only searches model database, but also firmware database
https://i.ibb.co/wKNHjBF/Capture.jpg
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Would you like to make contribution by implementing it? Frija is not dependent on third party website to pull up firmware information at all, which means same thing has to be kept in mind while implementing what you are thinking of, which requires to populate a huge database of all the Samsung devices and their models.

[GUIDE] How to upgrade to EMUI 10/Android 10 Beta

Hi all,
as some already noticed, the official public Beta of EMUI 10/MagicUI 3 for the Magic 2 was released. Here is how to upgrade to it.
Please note:
There are several known issues in the beta, as listed below (translated from chinese):
The screen sometimes freezes when viewing recent tasks
After the upgrade, there is a problem that the traffic switch is turned on in the mobile phone, and when the notification bar has no notification, the flow bar of the pull-down notification bar disappears, and subsequent versions will be repaired.
After the upgrade, there is a problem entering the multi-task view. Will be fixed in further version.
After the upgrade, the gesture navigation left and right side slide vibration function is not acitve. You can keep the vibration function of sliding up into multitasking. If you want it, please go to “Settings > Sound and Vibration” More Sound Settings > System vibration feedback or vibration when clicked " and turn on the switch.
After the upgrade, the Rural Credit Bank APP will not be able to log in. Please be sure to unbind the device before the upgrade. The operation method (for reference only, subject to actual operation): Personal Center > Security Center > Device Management > Unbind, then upgrade, and then log in again after the upgrade is complete.
After the upgrade, there is a problem that the play store icon downloaded before the upgrade disappears. Please download the Google Play Store with a higher version than the current Google Play Service Updater or Google Play Store in the third-party app market (f.e. APKMirror).
Some applications are not adapted to dark mode.
GUIDE HOW TO UPGRADE
Prerequisites:
Before upgrading the beta version, please backup the important data of your mobile phone and confirm that the backup content is complete and valid. Avoid data incompatibility after upgrade or other unexpected conditions that result in data loss.
Make sure your OS number is one of the following (To check go to Settings > About Phone):
TNY-AL00 9.1.0.254(C00E222R2P1)
TNY-AL00 9.1.0.254(C00E222R1P1)
TNY-AL00 9.1.0.255(C00E223R2P1)
TNY-TL00 9.1.0.256(C01E222R2P1)
TNY-TL00 9.1.0.256(C01E222R1P1)
If not, update to newer version before
Make sure that you have more than 6G internal storage space, otherwise there will be a risk of upgrade failure (To check go to Settings > Storage).
Make sure your phone is not rooted.
Steps to update:
Open your Huawei Club App
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Check if you are logged in (if not see down below)
Go to Forum > All Sections
Filter for EMUI and choose the first Entry with the "Test" sign
Open the top thread (only logged in user can open the thread)
Scroll down and click on the blue button the register for the beta program
Accept the two licenses by clicking on the right (blue) button after the time is up
Click on the blue button. With this you download a Beta Profile. It will be automatically installed on your phone. Now you get Beta OTA Updates.
Go to Settings > System > System update > Search for Updates
There should be the Update for EMUI 10. Please read the note as there are some important information in it (If you don't see the update wait 5-10 minutes).
If you can't log into the Huawei Club App do the following steps:
Go to Settings > Huawei ID and sign out
Create new Huawei ID with Region set to "Mainland China"
Sign in with your email and verify over your phone number (must not be chinese number).
Open the Huawei Club App, you should now be logged in automatically (if not delete cache and data and try again)
After the update is installed you should be on Android 10 with EMUI 10/MagicUI 3. Install a new Play Store apk (link above). Maybe some apps are not upgraded yet and don't function as before.

Thanks!!!!!

I have one problem, my version it's TNY-AL00 9.1.0.222 (C00E222R1P1) I try search one update but no find version 9.1.0.254 similar you speak in your post.
You think it's a problem I try install the beta version? You have suggestions for find update 9.1.0.254?
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jack5d said:
I have one problem, my version it's TNY-AL00 9.1.0.222 (C00E222R1P1) I try search one update but no find version 9.1.0.254 similar you speak in your post.
You think it's a problem I try install the beta version? You have suggestions for find update 9.1.0.254?
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ok I find only now, and now try download the beta

jack5d said:
I have one problem, my version it's TNY-AL00 9.1.0.222 (C00E222R1P1) I try search one update but no find version 9.1.0.254 similar you speak in your post.
You think it's a problem I try install the beta version? You have suggestions for find update 9.1.0.254?
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ok I find only now, and now try download the beta
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Okay perfect, how did you find your version? I don't remember, as I was on 254 since some time.

Really now have a big problem for registered Huawei China ID, I try change in China region, but continue no function...

jack5d said:
Really now have a big problem for registered Huawei China ID, I try change in China region, but continue no function...
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I don't really know what you mean.
But you can create a complete new Huawei ID with the China Region. Just sign out and click on register.

Emare212 said:
I don't really know what you mean.
But you can create a complete new Huawei ID with the China Region. Just sign out and click on register.
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Ok, in the end I can register new account Huawei China, now find beta version and start download, thanks !

Worked perfectly and i m on Android 10 beta now. Thx for your guide!

Thank you so much for the guide, was looking exactly for that.
Does anyone know how to get Google Assistant to work properly?

Hello
How to create a new account Huawei china ?
I create one on the internet site with china region but when I connect to this new account, the account is not recognized as china account.
Could you please help me ?
thanks in advance for your support

nico21311 said:
Hello
How to create a new account Huawei china ?
I create one on the internet site with china region but when I connect to this new account, the account is not recognized as china account.
Could you please help me ?
thanks in advance for your support
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Check very good you register to China region (NO HONG KONG)
Check you change region in the phone and in a moment register new ID (because the region return default)
Check very good you exit from your ID Huawei, and create new from the phone
You have a problem creation new ID China from the phone, uses a VPN app for connect to server China

nico21311 said:
Hello
How to create a new account Huawei china ?
I create one on the internet site with china region but when I connect to this new account, the account is not recognized as china account.
Could you please help me ?
thanks in advance for your support
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Just log out on the phone under Settings > Huawei ID > Sign Out
Then go again to Settings > Huawei ID > Register
Just follow the process and choose the region. After you validated through your phone number and email address you are automatically logged in in your HUAWEI club app.

Thank you very much for your answer, I restart at the beginning and all worked find now. A bit disappointed, due to th no possibility to use nova launcher. I REALLY FRUSTRATED by that and ready to change to vivo nex 3. Hopping I will do not have the same issue.