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I didn't see a thread on how to do this anywhere in the MT4G forum, so I thought I would share.
If you want swype, but are not on their beta test program, do not want to muck about with their "installer" app, or deal with the reminders of beta status and app expiration; you can pull swype from a stock ROM and use it on your device.
As per the rules, you should not do this on a phone that does not have swype installed stock.
Also, this involves messing around in the "system" partition. While the risk is very low, you do this at your own risk.
First you will need to extract the needed files from a stock ROM. If you are still running the stock software, you can use a file explorer app to make a copy onto your SD card. Just copy and paste. You can also pull the files from the stock image or from the Iced glacier ROM. Pulling from Iced Glacier is the easiest method. Just unzip the ROM file and find the needed files.
There are two files, both in the system partition. The first is "Swype.apk" and is in /system/app folder. The second is "libSwypeCore.so" and is in /system/lib/ folder.
Edit: 7/25/11
It seems you must also conciser the source ROM and destination ROM when obtaining the files. Swype does a device/licence check when running, and if it fails the check then Swype will not work. The build.prop lists "t-mobile/htc/ect" as product.brand and Swype seems to check this before running. So use a version of Swype from a ROM with the same build.prop or edit the build.prop manually.
Now to install Swype:
There are two ways to do this, ADB or root explorer. (or other file manager with RW)
Any extra info to help explain what is going on for any new guys will be in green text.
For ADB:
First put the files you extracted into the tools folder of the android SDK, then open an ADB shell to your phone. When that is done, use the following commands. (each line is a separate command)
Remember Linux commands are case sensitive.
First is to mount /system as RW. (this allows you to save files to /system)
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
Then you need to push (save a copy) the files to the correct locations.
Code:
adb push Swype.apk /system/app/Swype.apk
adb push libSwypeCore.so /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
It may give the files the wrong permissions. (how much access to the system they have) Just to be safe we need to give the files the right permissions.
Code:
chmod 644 /system/app/Swype.apk
chmod 644 /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
sync
reboot
Your phone will reboot and then you are done.
For Root Explorer:
Extract a copy of the needed files and put them on the SD card.
Then open root explorer and open the "sdcard" folder.
Next find "Swype.apk" and long press it and select "copy" (or if you have already completed this step once, copy "libSwypeCore.so")
Use the back button to go back to the root of the folder tree (up top where it shows your current location, it will show "/" this is where you started from when opening the app)
Locate and open the "system" folder.
You then need to tap the button up top marked "Mount R/W" (this will allow you to make changes and copy the files to the right locations) (this step should not be needed if you have already done so before)
Next open the "app" folder. (or if you are moving "libSwypeCore.so" open the "lib" folder)
Hit the "paste" button to copy the file.
Next long press the file you just copied "Swype.apk" and select "permissions" (or "libSwypeCore.so" as appropriate)
You will see a bunch of check boxes. The will be labeled "read" "write" "execute" across the top and "user" "group" "others" down the left side.
For "user" select the "read" and "write" boxes
For "group" and "others" select the "read" box only. Then select "OK"
When done with the first file, repeat the above steps again with the second file. Observe any changes to the steps that are in orange text.
Next open up a "terminal emulator" app and then run the following commands.
Code:
su
sync
reboot
Your phone will reboot and then you are done.
Hope this helps someone.
When I pushed the files to CM7 I completely forgot about checking permissions when it didn't work.
I do however prefer the newest Swype from the beta program since it has speech recognition. Your information should help me porting my Blackout Swype themes over to the MT4G with creating a proper flashable zip that will work with any ROM, and for that I thank you.
creator2456 said:
When I pushed the files to CM7 I completely forgot about checking permissions when it didn't work.
I do however prefer the newest Swype from the beta program since it has speech recognition. Your information should help me porting my Blackout Swype themes over to the MT4G with creating a proper flashable zip that will work with any ROM, and for that I thank you.
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No problem, I was thinking of creating a flashable zip for my cousin, he doesn't like to mess around with this stuff... but he lives on the computer, go figure. I just need the signing app, actually its not needed with the new recoveries that allow unsigned zips to be flashed, but it would be nice.
I cant get the swype from iced glacier onto cm7. I follow all the steps perfectly and can select the swype keyboard but when I try to type nothing happens except a flashing blue border around the keyboard. Its pretty annoying.
Jacezo said:
I cant get the swype from iced glacier onto cm7. I follow all the steps perfectly and can select the swype keyboard but when I try to type nothing happens except a flashing blue border around the keyboard. Its pretty annoying.
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Thats odd, I used this to get it on to CM7 and it works fine. Where did you source the files from? Permissions are rw-r-r?
Thanks so much for this! I don't use the voice feature and I always hit it on accident, so I've been missing the stock version. I also didn't care for the blue all that much.
I am new to this. Could I use this technic for the others stock apps (calendar, clock/weather widgets...)? Thanks!
A23E said:
I am new to this. Could I use this technic for the others stock apps (calendar, clock/weather widgets...)? Thanks!
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No, the apps you are speaking of are HTC apps. They are integrated into the HTC Sense framework.
Moving default apps between ROMs that have custom UIs, like sense, can be problematic. Many default apps have been setup to work with the custom UI and framework only.
Marine6680 said:
Thats odd, I used this to get it on to CM7 and it works fine. Where did you source the files from? Permissions are rw-r-r?
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I took the files from an iced glacier rom and fixed the permissions. I'm on cm7 rc1 with the dumguq smartass kernel.
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Jacezo said:
I took the files from an iced glacier rom and fixed the permissions. I'm on cm7 rc1 with the dumguq smartass kernel.
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All I can think to do is try again. It may be the kernel as well.
great help and easy to follow, thanks
Glad it helped.
hav'nt tried your way, but what i did was got those 2 files form new mytouch 2.3.4 (swype 3.7) and copied it to panache stock custom then cooked and flashed, but now it says wrong licence.....
atifsh said:
hav'nt tried your way, but what i did was got those 2 files form new mytouch 2.3.4 (swype 3.7) and copied it to panache stock custom then cooked and flashed, but now it says wrong licence.....
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Probably has a device check, and the ROM you are using is giving the wrong device.
I believe the panache is the Canadian version, so it may be that the licence is regional as well.
License issues for me.on virtuous unity 1.29 and fauxkernel
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valve timing said:
License issues for me.on virtuous unity 1.29 and fauxkernel
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Same, I wonder if it's something to do with our build.prop?
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Sadness i want swype guess ill go.back to beta
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valve timing said:
Sadness i want swype guess ill go.back to beta
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I figured it out for us (those of us on Virtuous Unity)!!! Haha, I'm so stoked. K, so I changed my build.prop of ro.product.brand to =tmobile, I think it's originally htc_wwe or something (This was after extracting my system backup for stock froyo and comparing the differences). Then uninstalled swype, rebooted, and then followed the terminal steps listed in the OP. Good luck.
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eliasadrian said:
I figured it out for us (those of us on Virtuous Unity)!!! Haha, I'm so stoked. K, so I changed my build.prop of ro.product.brand to =tmobile, I think it's originally htc_wwe or something (This was after extracting my system backup for stock froyo and comparing the differences). Then uninstalled swype, rebooted, and then followed the terminal steps listed in the OP. Good luck.
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I can confirm that this works
I'm sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but I searched and nothing came up. When you root your phone does that mean you no longer can receive over the air updates? Or is that only if you have custom ROM's installed? That being said, is the ROM that you install to gain root access considered a custom ROM? Sorry... I feel like a n00b but I had to ask. :] Thanks
Trevlo said:
I'm sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but I searched and nothing came up. When you root your phone does that mean you no longer can receive over the air updates? Or is that only if you have custom ROM's installed? That being said, is the ROM that you install to gain root access considered a custom ROM? Sorry... I feel like a n00b but I had to ask. :] Thanks
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Originally Posted by WormDoes
http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/306774-simple-newbie-questions.html
"If you're rooted and you've deleted any bloatware and you try and install the ota update it will not update successfully. You can unroot and update, but be warned a lot of the time an ota update will also correct the current exploits that were used to achieve root access. If you are rooted it's usually a good idea and easier to flash a ROM that includes the update already. The developers get a hold of the source codes a few weeks before VZW actually pushes it to your phone and you don't have to wait for jcase, unrevoked, or whomever to find a new way to root if the ota breaks root access.
Hope this helps"
I was searching the same thing earlier bro and this is the answer I found.
Does this mean if I don't delete bloatware and just freeze it, then I can still get the updates? I read that article and I didn't see them answer whether or not getting an OTA update would take root off. Thanks for the response!
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Trevlo said:
Does this mean if I don't delete bloatware and just freeze it, then I can still get the updates? I read that article and I didn't see them answer whether or not getting an OTA update would take root off. Thanks for the response!
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No the point is if you root, have SU, and/or a custom recovery, the update will fail.
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Good deal. Thank you for the info.
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So if I'm reading this correctly, a corollary is that if you intend to root but haven't, its likely a good idea to do it before the OTA is pushed, or else you'll have to wait for the developers to figure out how to root the new one?
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More then likely any important updates/fixes/etc will turn up in ROMs anyways.
so how do you disable updates?
Nikolai2.1 said:
No the point is if you root, have SU, and/or a custom recovery, the update will fail.
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so how do you disable updates I have a galaxy s2 4g service sprint I ve been searching around how to disable updates I keep getting prompt for one and it wont install root blocking it from installing I guess I just want to turn it of I read use bloat ware or titanum backup tried both same issue. I thought this would be an easy fix.
arcolino1 said:
so how do you disable updates I have a galaxy s2 4g service sprint I ve been searching around how to disable updates I keep getting prompt for one and it wont install root blocking it from installing I guess I just want to turn it of I read use bloat ware or titanum backup tried both same issue. I thought this would be an easy fix.
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try this it works
only difference for you will be lines 4 and 5
look for your current ro.build.fingerprint and change it to the current update...
oh and also don't forget to delete the update from your cache
If you are comfortable editing the build.prop then follow these directions.
Directions:
1. Use root explorer and navigate to /system
2. Mount as r/w
3. Long press on build.prop then click on Open With then Text Editor
4. Find the line ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/FP1:user/release-keys
5. Change FP1 or FP5 in that line to FP8
6. Press the menu button on the phone and click on Save and Exit
7. Mount back to r/o
8. Reboot phone
cujo6801 said:
try this it works
only difference for you will be lines 4 and 5
look for your current ro.build.fingerprint and change it to the current update...
oh and also don't forget to delete the update from your cache
If you are comfortable editing the build.prop then follow these directions.
Directions:
1. Use root explorer and navigate to /system
2. Mount as r/w
3. Long press on build.prop then click on Open With then Text Editor
4. Find the line ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/FP1:user/release-keys
5. Change FP1 or FP5 in that line to FP8
6. Press the menu button on the phone and click on Save and Exit
7. Mount back to r/o
8. Reboot phone
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I attached the file for more info.
mine reads:
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SPH-D710/SPH-D710:4.0.4/IMM76I/FI27:user/release-keys
do I change the FI to something else? if so this change will not brick my phone? this is my only cell connection to outside world.
the download system update that wants to install is a FL24 is it because the phone knows FI the FL will not install?
You could just rename otacerts to otacerts.bak and then rename updater.apk to updater.bak.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
arcolino1 said:
I attached the file for more info.
mine reads:
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SPH-D710/SPH-D710:4.0.4/IMM76I/FI27:user/release-keys
do I change the FI to something else? if so this change will not brick my phone? this is my only cell connection to outside world.
the download system update that wants to install is a FL24 is it because the phone knows FI the FL will not install?
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Yes change the FI27 to FL24
Should do it for you..
Disclaimer.. I don't know your phone but this has worked for me and many others on the Samsung charge...
I don't think it will brick your phone..
Make sure you have a backup .
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cujo6801 said:
Yes change the FI27 to FL24
Should do it for you..
Disclaimer.. I don't know your phone but this has worked for me and many others on the Samsung charge...
I don't think it will brick your phone..
Make sure you have a backup .
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what additional info do you need from my phone, that will make this a more sure ok to do for sure no worries ? what about
what disconnecktie recommended "You could just rename otacerts to otacerts.bak and then rename updater.apk to updater.bak"
is that safer, not sure where to find those files? I am doing titanium back. but i do not want to go through the hassel of reloading everything back on the phone.
Either way will work but the otacerts and updater both just catch ota information when it is sent out. You aren't deleting anything so it is impossible to brick from it. The otacerts is in /system/etc and the updater apk is in /system/app or course. Use a root file explorer like es file explorer and mount system as read/write.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
disconnecktie said:
Either way will work but the otacerts and updater both just catch ota information when it is sent out. You aren't deleting anything so it is impossible to brick from it. The otacerts is in /system/etc and the updater apk is in /system/app or course. Use a root file explorer like es file explorer and mount system as read/write.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
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so do I wait to see the update icon? then do the process
and to be clear the process is?
go to /system/etc then rename otacerts to otacerts.bak save it
then go to /system/app then rename update.apk to update.bak save it
how long does that change last if they are pushing the update wont it just come right back?
arcolino1 said:
so do I wait to see the update icon? then do the process
and to be clear the process is?
go to /system/etc then rename otacerts to otacerts.bak save it
then go to /system/app then rename update.apk to update.bak save it
how long does that change last if they are pushing the update wont it just come right back?
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They won't be able to push it anymore after that. Change it then reboot and they can't send then to you anymore.
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What he said...
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disconnecktie said:
They won't be able to push it anymore after that. Change it then reboot and they can't send then to you anymore.
Sent from my personally built from source CM10.1 N7.
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ok, so to be clear I do not see the files now in those locations
otacerts and updater.apk
will I see them after the update icon comes back?
arcolino1 said:
ok, so to be clear I do not see the files now in those locations
otacerts and updater.apk
will I see them after the update icon comes back?
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Are you using a thunderbolt? If you're not then you're in the wrong forum and should probably post your questions there.
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he has a GS2....
but mine should work....
take the info to your phone section here on XDA and ask what they think...
good luck
Hey guys. So I made this hack for my old epic, then my GSII, now I'm posting it here since I know I DEFINITELY wanted unrestricted hulu access on such a nice tablet, without the extra price/"not available for devices" BS of Hulu+. This should also work for any other sites that restrict mobile devices. This hack simply changes 3 characters in the flash library file from AND to WIN, and copies my modded file over the stock/updated adobe file upon each boot.
For those who wish to learn more the original post can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=114215
New install instructions
Flash via CWM OR follow the instructions above, but you must locate the files within the zip sub folders. They are in the folders they should be in if you were to unzip to the device root. You may also copy and paste with root explorer if you prefer that to ADB (I do). Just make sure you get the file permissions right (they should match other files in the same folder).
NOTE: If you have adfree or another adblock, you'll see a message to disable it, you don't need to disable it (they just want you to watch their commercials), just wait the 30 seconds or whatever it is and that black message counts as your commercial, and your show will play
Once we get a few custom kernels out there with init.d support we won't need script manager (init.d support just means it will run all scripts in the folder /system/etc/init.d) making the process a bit cleaner but for now this works. I also have a cwm flashable version but we'll have to wait a bit longer for that. For now let's just be happy Jcase got us root Enjoy!
EDIT: Updated for ICS AND JELLYBEAN and flash version 11.1.115.12 (8/9/2012) (latest..for now) LATEST VERSION IS BUILT TO BE EASIER/MORE RELIABLE FOR SOME USERS
TESTED: Confirmed on Galaxy SII on CMX. Turns out Jelly Bean (and maybe ICS) have changed the order on boot so that init.d runs BEFORE flash overwrites our hack on each boot. In other words, the flash APK is re-unpacked in its non-hacked form by adobeflashplayer on each boot somewhere after the boot animation and probably just before the homescreen is displayed. The init.d scripts we run are unfortunately run at the VERY beginning, while the OEM logo is still displayed (BEFORE the boot animation). Because of this, script manager is currently absolutely required until I can find another "entry point" to run these scripts
It is this unfortuante order that requires using script manager to run the script "on boot" later in the process.
Be sure BUSYBOX is installed or GTFO
It IS typically included in most custom roms, but still, MAKE SURE.
HOWTO Video (without using the adb method above though it still works just fine) thanks to jjdevega if you need it here http://youtu.be/rXTdIyMP_Xs
OLD install instructions below for those without CWM:
So here goes.
1. Update flash via the market to the latest version
2. Download & unzip the 2 files linked below to be pushed to /data/flash
3. adb shell mkdir /data/flash
4. adb push S98fixflash /data/flash
5. adb push libflashplayer.so /data/flash
5.5 (almost forgot) Install Busybox from the market, let it run, grant su, and have it install the latest busybox for you
6. Install Script Manager from the market
7. Open Script Manager and be sure to select to give it root access
8. Browse to /data/flash in Script Manager, select S98fixflash and select root and boot options (thus making it run on each boot, with root permissions)
9. Reboot (Press + hold power, power off)
10. Open Browser, open settings, advanced, user agent string, desktop
Thanks OP for the mod!!!
Now that we have root can anyone try vgeezy's hacked apk and see if it works? this method should allow hulu.com and is much more noob friendly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20598069#post20598069
Great mod already instaled it
Wysłane z mojego Transformer Prime TF201 za pomocą Tapatalk
For those saying they got this to work, how were they able to get a root adb shell on their comp to make this work? Although rooted with vipermods tool, I cannot get a root adb shell through windows, and my understanding is that it takes a modified boot-img for that to happen.
Is there a way to make this mod work from a terminal on the tablet? Thanks!
Edit: Tried opening the prime's internal storage up through windows, going to android/data and creating a 'flash' folder and moving the two files into it. Then going through script manager and setting the script to run as root at boot.
Didnt work.
However using ES to move the files to system/data/flash and setting to run at boot from there seems to have worked.
Any help?
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Also, is it just me or does ScriptManager constantly force close for anyone else?
mikek9 said:
For those saying they got this to work, how were they able to get a root adb shell on their comp to make this work? Although rooted with vipermods tool, I cannot get a root adb shell through windows, and my understanding is that it takes a modified boot-img for that to happen.
Is there a way to make this mod work from a terminal on the tablet? Thanks!
Edit: Tried opening the prime's internal storage up through windows, going to android/data and creating a 'flash' folder and moving the two files into it. Then going through script manager and setting the script to run as root at boot.
Didnt work.
Any help?
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Also, is it just me or does ScriptManager constantly force close for anyone else?
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Connectbot can replace adb. Also, you don't need to use adb at all, you can use root explorer to place the files in the correct locations, it's just easier to write a step-by-step that way. Also, if you rooted, you could try running from that same folder as you will have the adb tool within the "one click root" folder you most likely used (or normal platform tools if you used jcase's step-by-step).
Script Manager doesn't have issues for me, it's very popular software and well made. Maybe try uninstalling/reinstalling? If not, clear cache/data for script manager and try again? Not sure...
EDIT: If you don't HAVE root, and try to OBTAIN root while running script manager, it will force close I believe. Make SURE you have root, use adfree or titanium backup to confirm maybe...
2nd Edit: Also, don't use usb transfer, that just puts it in the 'internal sd' folder. Use root explorer and back all the way out to the root directory first.
I tried this and couldn't seem to get it to work. However, for anyone looking for a quick way to watch hulu in a browser, download "flash video browser" from the market. It is $0.99 I believe and no additional tinkering is needed.
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Moving to Themes/Apps as it is related to a Theme or an App.
jerdog said:
Moving to Themes/Apps as it is related to a Theme or an App.
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Works for me, wasn't quite sure which. Thanks!
Worked like a charm. I just used Root explorer to make the data/flash folder. Had problems with script manager fcs but cleared data and cache from the manage applications and then it worked just fine.
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not working after the ics update. redid the mod and used script manager post-update but not working. Used dolphin browser with uA set to desktop.
i get a blue lego block with a ? mark in the center of where the video should be.
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Not sure about dolphin, i uploaded new files for ics (though the old ones do work). Make sure in the stock browser you check request desktop site in the menu button. Works for me.
ok trie dthe updated files. NOW WORKS PERFECTLY!!!!!!!!!!! thanks so much. also i recommend ics+ browser bc it lets u keep desktop user agent permanent.
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For those those that don't have root and/or don't wish to mess with root/existing Flash installation an alternative is to buy/use Flash Video Browser. Works great on the Prime and was recently updated with ICS compatibility. Works great with Hulu.
Those who did this, did it affect your ability to upgrade to ICS? I'd like to try, but don't want to miss out on future OTAs.
chinly43 said:
Those who did this, did it affect your ability to upgrade to ICS? I'd like to try, but don't want to miss out on future OTAs.
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No has nothing to do with ota. i had the mod before when i was on hc, upgraded fine to ics, redid the mod and i was good to go.
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Thanks - I was curious, since removing built-in apps prevented the OTA I thought this might too.
ravizzle said:
No has nothing to do with ota. i had the mod before when i was on hc, upgraded fine to ics, redid the mod and i was good to go.
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Any clue why the User Agent String option might be missing from Settings>Advanced?
It's odd, because when I first got the TP I hunted for it, but couldn't find it--but then stumbled across someone mentioning it online, and lo-and-behold it had appeared for some reason.
Now that I'm trying to use this hack, it's missing again. Any ideas?
I usually just press menu -> Request desktop site.
Hulu works great with this mod in desktop mode. That add message threw me off, thanks for the warning, video started 30sec later.
thanks, worked perfectly with root explorer
DAVID ETKIN'S INCREDIBLE 4G GOOGLE WALLET FIX
This is a modified version of the instructions from ogdobber as shown here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794727
Those are instructions on how to do this on the GS3, it is hard to follow and includes many extra steps. I rewrote the whole thing so it works with the inc/
So i want to start out by giving a HUGE THANKS to him.
THE CHANCES OF THIS HARMING YOUR DEVICE ARE A MILLION TO ONE ESPECIALLY IF YOU BACK UP YOUR build.prop BUT WE ARE MESSING WITH AN IMPORTANT FILE SO IF ANYTHING DOES HAPPEN, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE
NOTE: THE TEXT IN CODE BOXES ARE WHAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO TYPE IN TERMINAL OR CMD. ONLY ENTER ONE LINE AT A TIME, AFTER EVERY LINE PRESS ENTER
NOTE: WHEN I SAY USE ES FILE EXPLORER YOU CAN USE ROOT EXPLORER OR ANY OTHER ROOT EXPLORING PROGRAM. HOWEVER, WHEN I SAY USE ROOT EXPLORER YOU CANNOT USE ES FILE EXPLORER OR ANYTHING ELSE!
Thanks To:
OGDOBBER
teamfireballas (jose51197 and captainrewind) for unlock and root
Paul at Modoco for the modified apk
Requirements:
Bootloader Unlocked and Rooted (Unlock and Root Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986346 )
Newest Update
New Isis SIM Card (available for free at verizon stores)
Root Explorer
or
Computer with ADB with ES File Explorer (or any root exploring app on your phone)
Method 1 is much easier and all you need is your phone. it is for those with root explorer. ES FILE EXPLORER WILL NOT WORK
Method 2 is more difficult and requires knowledge of ADB. it is intended for people who dont have root explorer
Method 1, Root Explorer
ONCE AGAIN: ES FILE MANAGER OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ROOT EXPLORER WILL NOT WORK HERE! GO TO METHOD 1
Step 1: Open root explorer and find /system/build.prop
Step 2: open the build.prop in the root explorer editor
Step 3: no need to backup your build.prop, root explorer does it for you
change
Code:
ro.product.model=ADWXXXXXX
ro.product.name=fireball
ro.product.device=fireball
to
Code:
ro.product.model=Galaxy Nexus
ro.product.name=yakju
ro.product.device=maguro
Step 5: download wallet.apk from this post and put it on your sd card
Step 6: copy and paste it to /system/app/ and set properties to RW-R-R
Step 7: Reboot Your Device
You're done! Google Wallet should be in your app drawer and working 100%
Method Two, Computer with ES File Explorer
Step 1: open a cmd or terminal window and CD to your ADB folder and type
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
exit
exit
Step 2: Get the build prop file. after this step it will be in the same folder as adb
Code:
adb pull /system/build.prop
Step 3: rename "build.prop" to "build.txt" and open in a text editor
Step 4: change
Code:
ro.product.model=ADWXXXXXX
ro.product.name=fireball
ro.product.device=fireball
to
Code:
ro.product.model=Galaxy Nexus
ro.product.name=yakju
ro.product.device=maguro
Step 5: Save it and change the name back to build.prop (make sure its not build.prop.txt!!!) and move it to your sd card
Code:
adb push build.prop /sdcard/
Step 6: in es file explorer or root explorer go to your sd card and copy build.prop /sdcard/build.prop
then go to /system/ and delete the existing build.prop (or back it up) and paste the new one
Step 7: download wallet.apk from this post and put it in the folder with adb
Step 8:
Code:
adb push wallet.apk /sdcard/
Step 9: go to es file explorer and copy /sdcard/wallet.apk to /system/app/ and change the permissions to RW-R-R
Step 10: Reboot the Device
Code:
adb reboot
You're done! Google Wallet should be in your app drawer and working 100%
HOPE THIS IS USEFUL! HIT THANKS! IF I HELPED
will it work with root browser?
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playmobot said:
will it work with root browser?
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METHOD 2 will work with any root explorer but METHOD 1 wont. editing the build prop right in the app doesnt work right unless its ROOT EXPLORER
but root explorer can edit build.prop's too ive used it on my old phone and kindle fire.
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playmobot said:
but root explorer can edit build.prop's too ive used it on my old phone and kindle fire.
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Yes it can edit them but it might save them wrong. ES can edit them too but it saves them wrong. I am not familiar with root browser but its worth a shot, the worst that could happen is it doesnt work. Just make sure you backup your original build.prop
ok, btw root browser is free so if it works that means less pirates
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I think you mistaken team fireballas is me and captain rewind
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jose51197 said:
I think you mistaken team fireballas is me and captain rewind
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arent you the ones who got the phone unlocked and rooted? i figured you deserved some credit because this couldnt have been done without root
after i click continue it gets stuck at "adding your account"
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Is this working for anyone with the new update and the new SIM card?
If you are, but its still not working PM me. I have another file for you that should fix the problem
davidetkin511 said:
Is this working for anyone with the new update and the new SIM card?
If you are, but its still not working PM me. I have another file for you that should fix the problem
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Is there a way to identify if you have a correct SIM?
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arent you the ones who got the phone unlocked and rooted? i figured you deserved some credit because this couldnt have been done without root
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I meant you wrote thanks to jose51197 and team fireballas while it is thanks to team fireballas(giving same credit to me and captainrewind)
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Jafmf95 said:
Is there a way to identify if you have a correct SIM?
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yes - how do we tell which one we have?
if we need a new one - how tough is it to get verizon to give you a new one?
j13smiley said:
yes - how do we tell which one we have?
if we need a new one - how tough is it to get verizon to give you a new one?
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if you got your SIM card before late october, its not the right one.
Verizon is supposed to give everyone with an inc4G the new sim. Its their job. You dont need to convince them.
This should either be fully working or determined that it wont work within a few hours.
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I meant you wrote thanks to jose51197 and team fireballas while it is thanks to team fireballas(giving same credit to me and captainrewind)
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I fixed it
davidetkin511 said:
if you got your SIM card before late october, its not the right one.
Verizon is supposed to give everyone with an inc4G the new sim. Its their job. You dont need to convince them.
This should either be fully working or determined that it wont work within a few hours.
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Yup. Easy peasy. I called *611, said I wanted a new SIM so I could use Isis. She confirmed my number, put me on hold for 2 minutes to do whatever they do to generate an order, that was it. On it's way. 2 day shipping, no charge.
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I fixed it
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Thanks
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I will go into Verizon tomorrow to get a new SIM card then give it a try. Last time I did it the phone kept getting hung up telling me NFC was not responding or shutting down. Hoping your method works better.
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I called customer service and they had no idea what the nfc sim was and couldn't even find it in the system. Only after I got a manager on tier 2 support did they tell me that the nfc sim cards were only available for phone numbers in the two test markets. Typical Verizon support(s..t), so after calling a second time and getting the same response I might believe that they only have them in Salt Lake and Austin right now.
I actually made a call to them no more than 5 hours ago. While it was true that the support agent only had very little knowledge on the subject, her supervisor explained everything and sorted it out. I'm in New York (nowhere near the test markets) and they're sending it to me for free with 2 day shipping. They also said you could just as easily walk in to any Verizon store and pick one up on the spot.
Just rooted my Verizon galaxy S4. Pain in the ars compared to the Droids that I've had for the past 6 years. Maybe just different.Not really interested in changing out Rom, but really need to have tether. I have unlimited and use about 16 gbs per month for business. I know that there's a thread on xda for tehter, but its somewhat old and can't see anyone that's used it or applied it for the MK2 build. Have tried numerous WiFi apps on market and none work. Also the.the thread on xda is somewhat over my head. Anything else out there. Hows this, since I don't do this for a living and don't have the patience to do the tether package ...theres 50.00 bucks to help me get tether and to understand it a little better. Use to change the entitlement on the droids and had tether, but the process on the galaxy is stumping me. let me know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981
This thread is updated for MK2. Relatively simple as the primary method is to simply copy and paste in a root explorer.
MK2 tether
AdelosMeansUnknown said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981
This thread is updated for MK2. Relatively simple as the primary method is to simply copy and paste in a root explorer.
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This is the part that's beyond me. I know it must be frustrating to deal with us out here, but any and all help is very much appreciated.
1.Download the modded framework-res.apk from here for MJ7 or here for MK2 then copy it to /system first then change framework-res.apk's permissions to rw-r--r-- (chmod 644) and then MOVE it to /system/framework and overwrite framework-res.apk. Then reboot and you should have tethering!
Do I do a direct download to the phone? or or to desktop and than to system. and so on. again any help is appreciated This is why I go to YouTube and have a 8th grader show me how to do it. Kind of embarrassing for a guy that's in his fifties. But than again my work and what I do for a living is beyond allot of people...Thanks
truckerd said:
Just rooted my Verizon galaxy S4. Pain in the ars compared to the Droids that I've had for the past 6 years. Maybe just different.Not really interested in changing out Rom, but really need to have tether. I have unlimited and use about 16 gbs per month for business. I know that there's a thread on xda for tehter, but its somewhat old and can't see anyone that's used it or applied it for the MK2 build. Have tried numerous WiFi apps on market and none work. Also the.the thread on xda is somewhat over my head. Anything else out there. Hows this, since I don't do this for a living and don't have the patience to do the tether package ...theres 50.00 bucks to help me get tether and to understand it a little better. Use to change the entitlement on the droids and had tether, but the process on the galaxy is stumping me. let me know
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I also have unlimited. Have you tried using PDAnet+? When I upgraded from 4.2.2 MKD to 4.3 MK2 my Foxfi app quit working and then I tried PDAnet+ and it works like a charm.
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tether pdanet
Terri M said:
I also have unlimited. Have you tried using PDAnet+? When I upgraded from 4.2.2 MKD to 4.3 MK2 my Foxfi app quit working and then I tried PDAnet+ and it works like a charm.
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Have used PdaNet in the past. Cant get it to work on this build...Weird
I'm on MK2 with Surge's tether. I found it much easier to unpack the zip on my desktop and move the files to the root of my external SdCard. Once you have all four files in the folder on your external SdCard, download Terminal Emulator to your phone from the play store, open it and type in the commands letter for letter (double check your spelling and spacing). The script runs, the phone reboots, and voila tether works through the hotspot app no problem.
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In addition if you use the script through Terminal Emulator you have a nice way to return to stock - just type in the commands for the untether script.
I had to undo the tether to accept the OTA from MJ7 to MK2. However, the next OTA should be kitkat, so who knows if this will even be an issue or if we'll still be able to tether this way.
Question on the root on the sd card..Do I make a file, no file on in E'S file mgr.
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truckerd said:
This is the part that's beyond me. I know it must be frustrating to deal with us out here, but any and all help is very much appreciated.
1.Download the modded framework-res.apk from here for MJ7 or here for MK2 then copy it to /system first then change framework-res.apk's permissions to rw-r--r-- (chmod 644) and then MOVE it to /system/framework and overwrite framework-res.apk. Then reboot and you should have tethering!
Do I do a direct download to the phone? or or to desktop and than to system. and so on. again any help is appreciated This is why I go to YouTube and have a 8th grader show me how to do it. Kind of embarrassing for a guy that's in his fifties. But than again my work and what I do for a living is beyond allot of people...Thanks
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I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
I use wanam xposed and xposed. There's an option to turn off tethering provisioning their.
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AdelosMeansUnknown said:
I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
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Just to double check where Im putting this file.. Theirs one[ sys file] and one[ system] in Devise, I did check the root explorer but couldn't find system write in the settings.
truckerd said:
Just to double check where Im putting this file.. Theirs one[ sys file] and one[ system] in Devise, I did check the root explorer but couldn't find system write in the settings.
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The system file. If there is one (depends on file manager used) it should be the option below the root explorer option.
Which file mgr. do you suggest?
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AdelosMeansUnknown said:
I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
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That's a great explanation.
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