ZTE Nubia Z7 Mini - Root, Recovery and Google App. - ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini

ZTE Nubia Z7 Mini
Build: NX507J_CNCommon_V1.20
Hardware: NX507JMB_B)
I'm one of foreigners who buy this phone from Hong Kong reseller and want to use Google App.
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-=How to Root, Recovery and Google App. (At your own risk!)=-
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1. Preparation
- Download and extract "Nubia Z7 Mini Root+Recovery.rar" and download "gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip".
- Copy "TowelRoot v3.apk", "SuperSU Pro v2.0.0.apk" and "gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip" to the root directory of SD card and insert it to the Phone.
2. Root
Install and run "TowelRoot v3.apk" from SD card and click "make it rain". If it's success, phone will not restart.
3. Super User
Install and run "SuperSU Pro v2.0.0.apk" (Normal Install) from SD card.
4. ZTE Driver and Debugging Mode
- Run "ZTE_Handset_USB_Driver.exe" in computer then connect phone to computer with USB data cable.
- Run "Autorun.exe" when connect the phone to PC for more driver install.
- Go to Settings->About phone and tab at "Build number" many times till "You are now a developer" appear.
- Go to Settings->More(at the end of menu list)->Developer options and enable "USB debugging"
- It will show "USB debugging connected" in Notification Bar
5. Rayglobe Mini TWRP Recovery
Run "run_permanente.bat" from extracted "Nubia+_mini_twrp_ver_2.rar"
{
"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"
}
6. Google App.
Boot to Rayglobe Mini TWRP Recovery (by "Shutdown" and press "Volume Up" and "Power" button) and "INSTALL" "gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip" from External SD, "WIPE CACHE/DALVIK" then "REBOOT SYSTEM"
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Files need :-
*** Nubia Z7 Mini Root+Recovery.rar
http://www19.zippyshare.com/v/23454042/file.html
*** gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip
http://devfil.es/7m2VdVjQ
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Some fix :-
*** SMS notification problems. (Posted by Matta_Z)
- Have you turned following options in settings of Messaging app: 1. "Light up screen" ; 2. "Display message notifications in status bar"; 3. "Receive Push Message" ?
*** YouTube issue (Posted by Leo_83)
- uninstalled/reinstalled and then cleared cache for YouTube app
*** Keyboard issue (if any)
Install 3rd party keyboard from Google Play by "Voice"
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Misc :-
*** ROM Collection
http://www.nubia.cn/service.php?sid=5
http://www.muzisoft.com/brand/718m1017/
*** Tab at "nubia UI" and "Build number"
*** Video tutorial how to flash from buncit8 (Many thanks for sharing)
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--lFpDfRCMx426dxNSI9SQ
*** Video tutorial how to Upgrade ROM from buncit8 (Many thanks for sharing)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCPY2IeufYI
*** Short Review of ZTE Nubia Z7 mini (in comment area)
http://www.gizchina.com/2014/09/15/5-reasons-cant-wait-review-nubia-z7-mini/

I am in love with this phone.
I have also bought a nubia z7 mini from a retailer, and I have it now for a week and I am very happy with my purchase

Could you tell me something about battery?
Pd.: Could i quote your article in htcmania(spanish forum)?

Hello,
just to be sure, is it possible to install Recovery and Gapps, WITHOUT Rooting the phone.
I think it's possible, but i just want to be sure.
Thanks.

nimrodjohny said:
Could you tell me something about battery?
Pd.: Could i quote your article in htcmania(spanish forum)?
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I've just have this phone for 5 days and finding any way to use Google app. So I have to charge it every night and during the day for some days.
It's my pleasure to have a little help in htcmania(spanish forum).

guims78 said:
Hello,
just to be sure, is it possible to install Recovery and Gapps, WITHOUT Rooting the phone.
I think it's possible, but i just want to be sure.
Thanks.
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It's maybe possible but I don't know how. Because when I install Official ROM NX507J_CNCommon_V1.20 by Twrp Recovery, it detect that there is no Super User and ask me whether to install it or not. After boot into the phone I run "SuperSU installer" (which automatically add by Twrp Recovery) this installer root this phone in the process of installation.

thanks, It is work flawlesly

Help! My virusscanner says that the file Nubia Z7 Mini Root+Recovery.rar is containing a virus. Apparantly the file TowelRoot v3.apk contains a virus? This computer has McAffee.
Can you help me?

James3512 said:
Help! My virusscanner says that the file Nubia Z7 Mini Root+Recovery.rar is containing a virus. Apparantly the file TowelRoot v3.apk contains a virus? This computer has McAffee.
Can you help me?
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TowelRoot v5.apk seem like a virus to some Antivirus software. Mine is Eset Nod32 Smart Security V.6 and it doesn't treat this apk as a virus. You have to disable McAffee for a few minutes when you transfer this apk to SD card and insert this card to Z7 Mini or Uninstall McAfffee then install Eset Nod32. :cyclops:

Anijja said:
It's maybe possible but I don't know how. Because when I install Official ROM NX507J_CNCommon_V1.20 by Twrp Recovery, it detect that there is no Super User and ask me whether to install it or not. After boot into the phone I run "SuperSU installer" (which automatically add by Twrp Recovery) this installer root this phone in the process of installation.
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Thanks.
I try whan i receive my phone.
Is-it possible to Unroot the phone with SuperSU ?

Greetings all !
I have this phone for couple of days now and I'm really satisfied with it.
I am wondering anyone have push notification issues with apps ? For example, when I clear Whatsapp in Task Manager I won't get new messages until I manually open app again. Therefore, I have to lock app in Task Manager so I can recieve new messages.
Furthermore, built-in email app won't trigger notification LED when new mail arrives. Anyone have same issues ?
Thank you !

guims78 said:
Thanks.
I try when i receive my phone.
Is-it possible to Unroot the phone with SuperSU ?
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SuperSU can unroot this phone by run "Full unroot" in "SETTINGS" tab and can be easily root again by TowelRoot v3. (Check root status by using Antutu Benchmark)

*****************************************Caution Note!!!!!!!!!!!!*****************************************
Before trying out these tweaks, Phone must be rooted and always nandroid backup your phone.
A FIle explorer like Root Browser is required to perform some of these these tweaks.
Please try it at your own risk. I am not responsible for any damage it may cause to your phone or you or your house or anything and everything.
Please Please nandroid backup your phone before trying these.. Take utmost care to understand what you are reading here and what you are going to perform...... A misread or a typo could cause a havoc...
*****************************************Caution Note!!!!!!!!!!!!*****************************************
Again I am not responsible for any damage it may cause to your phone or you or your house or anything or/and everything.
It is purely based on my usage and my experience as a vivid Android user for the past 3 years.
This might differ for you. Skip the irrelevant tweaks that does not suit your needs.
*****************************************Caution Note!!!!!!!!!!!!*****************************************
A) Battery Tweaks (Require File Explorer like "Root Browser"):
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1) To improve battery life, I have moved these app & priv-app files into a backup directory. You can skip the files which is linked to the features that you are using.
Instead of moving these files, you may try freezing them in Titatnium Backup app (which I have not tried yet)....
a) files available in /system/app directory to be backed up :
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360Security_1.8.0.1060_104758_kulian3_signed.apk
360Security_1.8.0.1060_104758_kulian3_signed.apk.md5
91MoboMarket.apk
AntHalService.apk
AntHalService.odex
BasicDreams.apk
BasicDreams.odex
Browser.apk
Browser.odex
CellBroadcastReceiver.apk
CellBroadcastReceiver.odex
CloudPrint2.apk
Drive.apk
Du_BaiduBrowser.apk
Email.apk
Email.odex
Exchange2.apk
Exchange2.odex
FaceLock.apk
FactoryTest.apk
FactoryTest.odex
GameCenter_2210731002_20110.apk
GenieWidget.apk
GoogleEars.apk
GoogleEarth.apk
GoogleTTS.apk
Keep.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapers.odex
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.odex
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.odex
NfcNci.apk
NfcNci.odex
NoiseField.apk
NoiseField.odex
NubiaPlatLogo_V1.0.0.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
PhaseBeam.odex
PhotoTable.apk
PhotoTable.odex
PicoTts.apk
PicoTts.odex
PrintSpooler.apk
PrintSpooler.odex
QuickSearchBox.apk
SVIService.apk
SmartBar.apk
SmartBar.odex
SystemUpdate_v1.1.apk
TimeService.apk
TimeService.odex
Twitter_3025.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.odex
Videos.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.odex
WAPPushManager.apk
WAPPushManager.odex
WfdService.apk
WfdService.odex
ZAppDataBackup.apk
ZAppDataBackup.odex
ZCrashLogUpload.apk
ZCrashLogUpload.odex
ZDataBackup.apk
ZDataBackup.odex
ZFreeSnapShot.apk
ZFreeSnapShot.odex
ZSetupWizard.apk
ZSetupWizard.odex
ZTEMTLog.apk
ZTEMTLog.odex
ZWfdSink.apk
ZWfdSink.odex
com.qualcomm.location.apk
com.qualcomm.location.odex
com.qualcomm.msapm.apk
com.qualcomm.qti.services.secureui.apk
com.qualcomm.qti.services.secureui.odex
com.qualcomm.services.location.apk
funweather_u008_k501_20140626_final.apk
mobogenie.apk
nubia_ClockWidget.apk
nubia_DLNA.apk
nubia_Music.apk
nubia_RecognitionQRService.apk
nubia_account.apk
nubia_account.odex
nubia_photoeditor.apk
nubia_photoeditor.odex
nubia_poster.apk
nubia_poster.odex
nubia_zbiglauncher_v2.0.apk
nubia_zjigsaw.apk
nubia_zjigsaw.odex
nubia_zmakegif.apk
nubia_zmakegif.odex
qcrilmsgtunnel.apk
qcrilmsgtunnel.odex
shutdownlistener.apk
shutdownlistener.odex
b) files available in /system/priv-app directory to be backed up :
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BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk
BackupRestoreConfirmation.odex
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
InputDevices.apk
InputDevices.odex
ProxyHandler.apk
ProxyHandler.odex
SharedStorageBackup.apk
SharedStorageBackup.odex
Shell.apk
Shell.odex
Tag.apk
Tag.odex
VpnDialogs.apk
VpnDialogs.odex
2) I use Greenify app to further improve battery performance. It is very well up to you to consider this.
3)
Read the caution note at the top of this post before proceeding. Always do nandroid backup.....
I have disabled following app services using "Disable Service" app:
a) Calendar (both Google Calendar and System app) > CalendarAppWidgetService
b) Camera > CaptureCameraService
c) Google Play Services > AutoBackupService, Wearable Service, WearableControlService, NlpLocationReceiverService,
LocationWearableListenerService, GoogleLocationManagerService, GoogleLocationService,
LocationReportingService
d) Google Services Framework > SystemUpdateService, CheckinService, EventLogService
4) Disabled Google Now Service
5) Opt out of Google ads
6) Switch to Auto Brightness
B) Decrease System Volume (Require File Explorer like "Root Browser"):
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Read the caution note at the top of this post before proceeding. Always do nandroid backup.....
To reduce earpiece/speaker volume, I have performed this tweak. It is purely based on my usage. This might differ for you.
Also for your kind information, I am using Samsung Galaxy S5 ringtones, so the below mentioned tweak is fitting my need. This might vary for you. Please try with various values.
Please take a backup of the below shown file before editing it.
Please take a backup of the below shown file before editing it.
Please take a backup of the below shown file before editing it.
Please take a backup of the below shown file before editing it.
1) navigation > /system/etc
2) copy and take a backup of this file mixer_paths.xml
3) then open the file mixer_paths.xml and edit the values as shown in red color below (line#29, 30, 31)
4) Restart the phone.
Line# | Command
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29 | <ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="74" />
30 | <ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="74" />
31 | <ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="74" />
32 | <ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="84" />
33 | <ctl name="RX5 Digital Volume" value="84" />
34 | <ctl name="RX6 Digital Volume" value="84" />
35 | <ctl name="RX7 Digital Volume" value="84" />

Anijja said:
SuperSU can unroot this phone by run "Full unroot" in "SETTINGS" tab and can be easily root again by TowelRoot v3. (Check root status by using Antutu Benchmark)
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Thanks.
It's a good information for me.

I'm very keen in this phone as well
gonna try it out when I got this phone

Very interested
Hi,
I m very interested by this phone.
Where to buy this smartphone ?
I go to Hong Kong in 2 weeks, can i buy in a shop in the city?
Thank's

skyzo2000 said:
Hi,
I m very interested by this phone.
Where to buy this smartphone ?
I go to Hong Kong in 2 weeks, can i buy in a shop in the city?
Thank's
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http://translate.google.com/transla...w.price.com.hk/product.php?p=174856&sandbox=1

In the city
Thank's but it online shop.
I m looking for a shop in the city.

Does someone has the problem, when restarting the phone that the android settings you had set earlier are lost at reboot?
I have done fix permissions, but that does not solve anything.

Hello,
I received my phone this morning with Gapps and Playstore installed.
Very impressive phone !!!!
I have one more question : how make Helium bakcup work ?
The phone is not detected in the deferent usb connect option (on linux ubuntu).

Related

[miniCM|SE] Black HTC Theme for X8/X10mini/pro [CWM/xRecovery] [UPDATE:22.11.2011]

This thread is a project continuation for Black HTC Theme from topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=759320
My theme modifications base on above project are continously evolved.
All theme updates will be posted in first post, and relevant information about theme update will be announced within this thread.
You need to have ROOTED phone to modify Your theme!
There are 4 major versions of theme (regardless to OS version):
1. Android 1.6 theme:
- theme for firmware version 1.2.A.1.174 (Manual installation steps - via ADB and CMD - attached as txt file in package).
2. Android 2.1 theme:
Xperia X10mini/mini pro:
- themes for following firmware versions: 2.0.A.0.504, 2.0.2.A.0.24, 2.1.1.A.0.6, 2.1.1.C.0.0
- Original X10mini/pro Sony Erricson theme (all firmware versions)
Xperia X8:
- themes for following firmware versions: 2.0.1.A.0.47, 2.1.1.A.0.6
3. Android 2.2 theme (miniCM 6 1.0.1 , 1.0.2)
4. Android 2.3 theme (miniCM 7 2.0.7, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3)
Support for CWMRecovery tool only.
Download links:
http://www.mediafire.com/?634gshh029fzq
Installation procedure (XRecovery/CWMRecovery):
1. Download appropriate package for Your phone model and firmware version
2. Extract package, choose desired theme version
3. Copy update.zip to Your SD Card (Do not extract!)
4. Reboot your device into Recovery Mode
5. Go to install custom zip option
6. Click, Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip, wait a little
7. Reboot Your X10mini / X8
If you want to back to stock android theme use X10 mini Stock Theme version.
Unpack it, choose FW version and copy required update.zip to SDCard, and then install it via XRecovery.
THREAD UPDATES:
Changes history from ANDROiD 1.6 (FW 1.2.A.1.174) to ANDROiD 2.1 (2.1.1.A.0.6) moved to attachment.
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X10mini/ mini pro FW 2.1.1.0.A.6 INSTALLATION NOTES
1. Download package [2.1.1.A.0.6][email protected]_ag[XDA].7z, choose desired theme version and install it via Xrecovery.
After restart Your phone will have a long first boot, around 10-11 minutes (if You're updating from stock theme), but dont worry phone will boot successfully.
2. If Your phone will go to bootloop (continious restarts) after install above package, i also prepared 2 step installation process to apply framework modifications:
FIRST Use Xrecovery to install desired theme version from package: [2.1.1.A.0.6][email protected]_ag[XDA].7z . Reboot phone and wait until it boot successfully.
SECOND Get and extract file: [2.1.1.A.0.6][email protected]_ag.7z. Copy update.zip for desired theme version to Your SDcard and reboot phone. Use Xrecovery to update framework.
ATTENTION: If You mess the step order Your phone will not boot.
If You have problem with SMS default app and not popup options use the attached version of SuquashiInputMethod.apk file.
Upload it to phone and use Root Explorer to copy and set the correct permissions to this file.
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LAST CHANGES (22.11.2011):
- Added beta version of theme for ThemeChooser
This is for testing purpose ATM. Please install miniCM package again, because stock miniCM framework/apps files are needed for testing. There is no preview available in ThemeChooser, when appying theme ignore message about missing assets and choose "Apply anyway"
REMEMBER: Theme will work correcly ONLY when You choose System theme in ThemeChooser menu.
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Read more about XRecovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9913333&postcount=1
To unpack framework packages use FREE application: 7zip
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Android 2.1 screenshots:
{
"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"
}
miniCM 7 screenshots:
If You like my work, just push
button
thanks a lot for your work on this!
screenshots please?
Hi draco
I tried your update. Of the theme.
I installed the framework and phone apk i,the call slider is still blue.
And the index icon is still blue etc
Do I need to replace all the apk .
Thanks
U20I(mini pro) restart continous.... not compatible =( and my phone die -.-)
mrc.91 said:
U20I(mini pro) restart continous.... not compatible =( and my phone die -.-)
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I use it my mini pro it works fine.
But certain parts are still blue.
adamo86 said:
I use it my mini pro it works fine.
But certain parts are still blue.
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i use it my mini pro, and dont work... restaring loop....
i sustituyed all APK files... :S
adamo86 said:
Hi draco
I tried your update. Of the theme.
I installed the framework and phone apk i,the call slider is still blue.
And the index icon is still blue etc
Do I need to replace all the apk .
Thanks
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You need to replace following files from zip package:
- Camera.apk
- DownloadProvider.apk
- Phone.apk
For all guys which have problem with restarts and hang ups.
Please don't forget to apply attributes to Phone.apk file, because phone will not work!
chmod 755 /system/app/Phone.apk
draco_ag said:
You need to replace following files from zip package:
- Camera.apk
- DownloadProvider.apk
- Phone.apk
For all guys which have problem with restarts and hang ups.
Please don't forget to apply attributes to Phone.apk file, because phone will not work!
chmod 755 /system/app/Phone.apk
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Thannks a lot it works. Well.
I backed up all files except one file just incase.
Has anyone got the original phone apk for mini pro
So.. This works good on Mini Pro, too? With the apps?
Oh and attached my backup from X10 mini pro including original framework-res
Ravencz said:
So.. This works good on Mini Pro, too? With the apps?
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Which apps are u refering too.the apps in the 1st post work however to make your call slider white instead of blue you will have to download the zip file from the old thread originaly posted by pulloff and the zip file is posted by draco thanks to both.
Does any have the original phone apk. For x10 mini pro can you upload it.
Thanks
adamo86 said:
Which apps are u refering too.the apps in the 1st post work however to make your call slider white instead of blue you will have to download the zip file from the old thread originaly posted by pulloff and the zip file is posted by draco thanks to both.
Does any have the original phone apk. For x10 mini pro can you upload it.
Thanks
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Right.. I'm refering to the apps with changed icons. I'm not sure if there's any difference between Mini and Mini Pro versions of this apk's and I don't wan't to "brick" and recover my phone for the 5th time
I've included the original files to my previous post.
Ravencz said:
Right.. I'm refering to the apps with changed icons. I'm not sure if there's any difference between Mini and Mini Pro versions of this apk's and I don't wan't to "brick" and recover my phone for the 5th time
I've included the original files to my previous post.
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Thanks for the back up are they the original files. For mini pro and are they from the latest firmware.
There is a discussion on pulloff thread about htc icons they work on mini with the latest firmware not sure if they work on pro.
When i open CMD and write adb shell --> i get $
then i write su, but i get permission denied?
I need the # right?
And when i do have the #, will i just copy the 40 lines from here, and then its on the phone?
1.2.A.1.174
That's the latest firmware
adamo86 said:
Thanks for the back up are they the original files. For mini pro and are they from the latest firmware.
There is a discussion on pulloff thread about htc icons they work on mini with the latest firmware not sure if they work on pro.
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The files are straight from my X10 mini pro running 1.2.A.1.174 build
That's what I'm asking. I'd love to use the theme and have it fully black, but I don't want to mess with the funcionality of the apps, if they're different.
Oh well.. I guess I can always download the modified files, extract the assets and do the modification on my own.
Ravencz said:
The files are straight from my X10 mini pro running 1.2.A.1.174 build
That's what I'm asking. I'd love to use the theme and have it fully black, but I don't want to mess with the funcionality of the apps, if they're different.
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Thanks a lot for the files .
I used root explorer.
Easiest way.
Make sure u have rooted your device and have super user installed.
U need root explorer or any explorer which allows you to r/w files.
This is the istructions.
Do it one by one if your scared.
Make sure you mount to r/w and also keep an eye on 1ow icon since it changes back to r/o. When browsing certain folders.
Copy framwork to sytem and set the permission,then move to framworw folders .
Copy the other apk files to sytem and set permission,then move to apps folder.
How to set permission
Hold on to the file e.g framework a list of option will pop up scroll to permission and tick the 1st two boxes on the first line and the 2nd and 3rd line tick the 1st box only ,then un tick any other box which I havnt mentioned.
Then reboot your phone.
Good lick
Don't use root explorer method for htc icon it dosent work.
hypersnap said:
When i open CMD and write adb shell --> i get $
then i write su, but i get permission denied?
I need the # right?
And when i do have the #, will i just copy the 40 lines from here, and then its on the phone?
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You need to Accept superuser permissions in Your phone. Until application won't have it You will receive "Permission denied" message.
For second question - You need to input them one by one.
Ravencz said:
So.. This works good on Mini Pro, too? With the apps?
Oh and attached my backup from X10 mini pro including original framework-res
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Original file for both models added to first post.
draco_ag said:
You need to replace following files from zip package:
- Camera.apk
- DownloadProvider.apk
- Phone.apk
For all guys which have problem with restarts and hang ups.
Please don't forget to apply attributes to Phone.apk file, because phone will not work!
chmod 755 /system/app/Phone.apk
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did that i also installed the original and it keeps saying that it phone apk cannot start...any idea??before i install it i had fron black theme htc and even this doesnt work...

[UPDATED Latest FW (2.1.A.0.435)!!]Junk Apps Clean up + Xrecovery + Jit V2 Optimized

Changes Made:
1.- I've updated the Scripts to include the Latest FW for our X10(both a & i) if you have the 2.1.A.0.435 run the script named Clean Junk(2.1.A.0.435).sh in GSCRIPT
2.- All Deleted Apps are backed up to : /sdcard/appsback
2.- I've added other script to delete the Backed UP Apps if you want to, just run in GSCRIPT the script named Delete BackUp.sh
Deleted Apps are these:
backupandrestore.apk
chinesetextinput.apk
creatouch-wvga.apk
FaceRecognition.apk
JapaneseIME.apk
LatinIME.apk
LearningClient.apk
moxiermail.apk
neoreader.apk
officesuite.apk
OMAClientProvisioning.apk
PcCompanion.apk
playnowappinstaller.apk
playnowback.apk
playnowclient.apk
qcsemcservice.apk
quadrapop.apk
SemcCheckin.apk
SEMCSetupWizard.apk
SEMCTouchPalKoreanQWERTY.apk
SetupWizard.apk
TimescapeLargeUI.apk
TimescapeLargeUIThemeBlue.apk
TimescapeLargeUIThemeGreen.apk
TimescapeLargeUIThemeIndigo.apk
TimescapeLargeUIThemeOrange.apk
TimescapeLargeUIThemeSakura.apk
TimescapePluginManager.apk
TimeScapeProvider.apk
touchnote.apk
usersupport.apk
uWlopProvider.apk
wisepilot.apk
usersupport.apk
uWlopProvider.apk
wisepilot.apk
INSTRUCTIONS
1.- Root your Device using SuperOneClick from this Thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906248
2.- Once you have Root, go to the marke and download "Busybox" and install it on your phone.
3.- Download Gscript Lite from the Market.
4.- Download and unpack this file in the root of your SDcard
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15148882/gscript.rar (if it asks for overwrite select yes)
5.- Open Gscript Lite and press Menu>Add Script
6.- Click on Load File and select xrecovery.sh
7.- Follow the same procedure for the following scripts: xrecovery-reinstall.sh, Clean Junk.sh
8.- You´ll see something like this:
{
"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"
}
9.- Now you just have to select each of them in the following order:
- xrecovery
- xrecovery-reinstall.sh
- Clean Junk.sh
10.- Now reboot your phone and right after the SE white logo appears click the back key several time until you see some weird menu...
11.- Select "Install Custom Zip" and browse to the gscript folder and select the file named JIT_Enabler_v2-zdz.zip
12.- If it asks for confirmation select yes.
13.- Wait for the process to complete and then Reboot your phone and Enjoy
NOTES
*This was tested on Android 2.1 Build # 2.0.A.0.504
1.- All the Apps removed are backed up in the SD Card on: /sdcard/Android
2.- All the credits are to:
- Z4root Developers
- Zdizihu for the Xrecovery & Jit V2
3.- If this was helpful to you, you can use the "Thanks" button and help to buy some 3 Kings Day gifts
7.- Thanks to the following for donate to me:
-Ary Monteiro-8EY24762V87731404
I´ll wait any feedback.
jimbo77 said:
This is my first Post and i´ve created it since i see a lot of people having issues installing either JIT or Xrecovery. It is ment specially for the noobs so they can start to use their Xperia X10 in a better way....
Ok now in Topic:
1.- Root your Device using Z4root from this Thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
2.- Once you have Root, go to the marke and download "Busybox" and install it on your phone.
3.- Download Gscript Lite from the Market.
4.- Download and unpack this file in the root of your SDcard
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15148882/gscript.rar (if it asks for overwrite select yes)
5.- Open Gscript Lite and press Menu>Add Script
6.- Click on Load File and select xrecovery.sh
7.- Follow the same procedure for the following scripts: xrecovery-reinstall.sh, Clean Junk.sh
8.- You´ll see something like this:
9.- Now you just have to select each of them in the following order:
- xrecovery
- xrecovery-reinstall.sh
- Clean Junk.sh
10.- Now reboot your phone and right after the SE white logo appears click the back key several time until you see some weird menu...
11.- Select "Install Custom Zip" and browse to the gscript folder and select the file named JIT_Enabler_v2-zdz.zip
12.- If it asks for confirmation select yes.
13.- Wait for the process to complete and then Reboot your phone and Enjoy
NOTES
*This was tested on Android 2.1 Build # 2.0.A.0.504
1.- All the Apps removed are backed up in the SD Card on: /sdcard/Android
2.- The first boot can take up to 3 or more minutes, no worries it´s normal.
3.- My first Quadrant score was this:
4.- After doing this process my Quadrant and Linpack Score is:
5.- All the credits are to:
- Z4root Developers
- Zdizihu for the Xrecovery & Jit V2
6.- If this was helpful to you, you can use the "Thanks" button
I´ll wait any feedback.
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wondering z4root is worked on the latest firmware? i am headche bout this ...
the z4root does not work on the current firmware (2.0.2.A.0.24). As jimbo77 mentioned, this works on 2.0.A.0.504 (older one).
I think jimbo77 try to say that you can have JITv2 enabled without update to the 2.0.2.A.0.24
Thank you for your guide, I have finally both Jit and xRecovery installed on my X10i.
I have 622 on my first run , I suspect it is due to my sD card which is the one provided with my cellphone.
That is weird... have you installed Zdizihu's JIT? IF so please do as follows go into Recovery mode and navigate to advanced something I can't remember right now and look for "wipe Dalvik cache" select it and then reboot... you'll notice a better score....
Sent from my X10i
EDIT: Nevermind....Noob move...already had xrecovery and JIT installed, was trying to clean up junk apps so did whole process to find out it was removing timescape, backup and restore, etc. which I had also already done with Titanium Backup.
I have the previous version of JIT installed, can I run this over?
If I do not want to remove the junk apps, is it possible to skip this step in section 9?
Lulhasafotn said:
I have the previous version of JIT installed, can I run this over?
If I do not want to remove the junk apps, is it possible to skip this step in section 9?
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Yes and Yes... You can overwrite the JIT version you have and you can skip the Junk Cleaning step... Just don't run that script....
After you install JIT V2 I recommend you to do a Dalvik Cache wipe just as 1 post above....
Cheers
Jim
Sent from my X10i
hey,
i tried to install this, installs fine but i can't boot into xrecovery. after seeing the SE logo, i press back button and the screen freezes as it is... i can't even turn the phone off. i need to remove the battery and then i can turn it on again and let it boot normally.
using Xperia X10i, build: 2.0.A.0.504, rooted of course.
thanks for the help
donjamal said:
hey,
i tried to install this, installs fine but i can't boot into xrecovery. after seeing the SE logo, i press back button and the screen freezes as it is... i can't even turn the phone off. i need to remove the battery and then i can turn it on again and let it boot normally.
using Xperia X10i, build: 2.0.A.0.504, rooted of course.
thanks for the help
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Hmm well did you run both scripts xrecovery & xrecovery-reinstall in that order?... I've done the same steps a lot of times with no issues....
Does this work ok with asop 008a? I have jit v2 already and xrecovery v1 but what happens if you run remove junk apps or is this just for 'stock roms?'
Sent from my AOSP on Xperia (US) using XDA App
I think so coz it will go and delete some SE apps like timescape which are not included in Jerpelea's custom ROMS... but I can include some others if you want me to... Just PM me the app names...
Sent from my X10i
Hi, many thanks for this guide it worked like a charm. However I have not been able to access the recovery menu again when using the normal method of hitting back button. Any advice would be great. Cheers Will.
willcpfc said:
Hi, many thanks for this guide it worked like a charm. However I have not been able to access the recovery menu again when using the normal method of hitting back button. Any advice would be great. Cheers Will.
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Odd since I'm following the same procedure. Why don't you re install busybox from market and run the first 2 scripts only... then reboot and try again...
I haven't had any issue with this method ever it is just like flawless for me....
Sent from my X10i
That did the job. I only seem to get xrecovery by rebooting through gscript not the normal way. Anyway thanks for the reply. Oh, is jit the ultimate optimizer for stock2.1 or are there other good tricks to use? Just out of interest. Cheers.
very goood it finally works, thanks a lot
donjamal said:
hey,
i tried to install this, installs fine but i can't boot into xrecovery. after seeing the SE logo, i press back button and the screen freezes as it is... i can't even turn the phone off. i need to remove the battery and then i can turn it on again and let it boot normally.
using Xperia X10i, build: 2.0.A.0.504, rooted of course.
thanks for the help
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Hi, I've got the same thing. Freezes when I press back after reboot .
Someone said something about restarting from gscript? But how do you do that?
Help is appreciated!
TobiasV said:
Hi, I've got the same thing. Freezes when I press back after reboot .
Someone said something about restarting from gscript? But how do you do that?
Help is appreciated!
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Rebooting from gscript? Use the First Script the one that says "Reboot Phone"
Ok. Try reinstalling Busybox from the Market... Then Re run once again Xrecovery.sh and Xrecovery-reinstall.sh..
Download and Install Quick Boot from the market and try rebooting from there (USe ONly the Reboot Option)... Right after the SE white logo appears press like crazies lol the back key...
I've done this same procedure so many times without any error....
Let me know if this helps ok?
Cheers!
jimbo77 said:
Rebooting from gscript? Use the First Script the one that says "Reboot Phone"
Ok. Try reinstalling Busybox from the Market... Then Re run once again Xrecovery.sh and Xrecovery-reinstall.sh..
Download and Install Quick Boot from the market and try rebooting from there (USe ONly the Reboot Option)... Right after the SE white logo appears press like crazies lol the back key...
I've done this same procedure so many times without any error....
Let me know if this helps ok?
Cheers!
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Ok, did all that, still doesn't work, still freezes!
A little feedback
Recoveryscript:
mkdir failed for /data/local/tmp/xrecovery, File exists
stderr: rm failed for -rf, read-only file system
stderr: cp: not found
stderr: cp: not found
stderr: cp: not found
Xrecovery- reinstall script:
mounting /system rw...
copying chargemon script..
copying busybox script..
done.
reboot your phone.
In the quick boot tool there is also the option to xrecovery boot? Shouldn't I do that then ?
My battery is only 15%, could that be a reason?
Appreciate your help though!
mind listing out what app will be removed under clean junk? thanks

[Q] PS4 remote, XDA method - Xperia Z2 with bootloader wich cannot be unlocked

Hello,
I need some professionals to help me to fix this problem ! (if it is possible ).
I red (like a lot of persons) this marvelous post : 'http://www.xda-developers.com/android/sony-ps4-remote-play-ported/'.
And i decided to do it !
Well,I saw that it need a CWM Recovery on my phone but to do it i must have a bootloader unlocked !
But, with my Xperia Z2 (Android 4.4.2) when i enter to the dialer *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
It show me that my device cannot be unlocked.
What i must understand ? Remote ps4 isn't for me ?
Thank you very much to answer me.
(and sorry for my english)
No need to unlock bootloader!!!
All you need is root
Instructions how to root are here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
After you rooted you can install recovery
Then follow http://www.xda-developers.com/android/sony-ps4-remote-play-ported to get PS4 remote going
Solution with common sense[Bootloader LOCKED]
Chino_953 said:
Hello,
I need some professionals to help me to fix this problem ! (if it is possible ).
I red (like a lot of persons) this marvelous post : 'http://www.xda-developers.com/android/sony-ps4-remote-play-ported/'.
And i decided to do it !
Well,I saw that it need a CWM Recovery on my phone but to do it i must have a bootloader unlocked !
But, with my Xperia Z2 (Android 4.4.2) when i enter to the dialer *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
It show me that my device cannot be unlocked.
What i must understand ? Remote ps4 isn't for me ?
Thank you very much to answer me.
(and sorry for my english)
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Firstly make sure your phone is ROOTED(Bootloader LOCKED).
Download the attached files from this thread
Unzip and copy "PS4 Remote Play Port by Xperia PlayStation FOR ALL DEVICES (4.0+)" to your SDcard or phone memory.
Use a root explorer or enable root mode in ES Explorer and copy "system" files to the required folders(which will need to overwrite the old files)
Set permissions to "rw- r-- r--"
install the Playstation.apk and Voila we all waiting for Sony to release the Z3 so that we can use the app to the full potential...
{
"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"
}
Hit the THANKS button if you find my post helpful:good:
Thanks a lot !
It must be only rooted ! Cool !
I will try your process.
:good:
And i will tell you the result !
:fingers-crossed:
jenge said:
Firstly make sure your phone is ROOTED(Bootloader LOCKED).
Download the attached files from this thread
Unzip and copy "PS4 Remote Play Port by Xperia PlayStation FOR ALL DEVICES (4.0+)" to your SDcard or phone memory.
Use a root explorer or enable root mode in ES Explorer and copy "system" files to the required folders(which will need to overwrite the old files)
Set permissions to "rw- r-- r--"
install the Playstation.apk and Voila we all waiting for Sony to release the Z3 so that we can use the app to the full potential...
Hit the THANKS button if you find my post helpful:good:
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Hello !
Well, I followed your advices, my device is rooted now but after the unzip and copy of "PS4 Remote Play Port by Xperia PlayStation FOR ALL DEVICES (4.0+)" to my phone memory, i can't paste the "system" files to the required folders("system at the root").
When i paste, a message tell me "Copy operation failed".
I use the application "Root file explorer" to do it.
Do you have another method ? Did i wrong ?
Thank you...
Chino_953 said:
Hello !
Well, I followed your advices, my device is rooted now but after the unzip and copy of "PS4 Remote Play Port by Xperia PlayStation FOR ALL DEVICES (4.0+)" to my phone memory, i can't paste the "system" files to the required folders("system at the root").
When i paste, a message tell me "Copy operation failed".
I use the application "Root file explorer" to do it.
Do you have another method ? Did i wrong ?
Thank you...
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Check under settings with root Explorer if System is writable. Otherwise just use ES Explorer and activate root mode.
Hit the THANKS button if you find my post helpful :good
jenge said:
Check under settings with root Explorer if System is writable. Otherwise just use ES Explorer and activate root mode.
Hit the THANKS button if you find my post helpful :good
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Thank you but with ES Explorer (with root mode activated) i can't copy/paste to the system folder ! (operation failed) furthermore i can't change the setting with all writable too (like a chmod 7-7-7) to do it !
Damn ! Maybe my phone isn't well rooted !
I'm confused...
Chino_953 said:
Thank you but with ES Explorer (with root mode activated) i can't copy/paste to the system folder ! (operation failed) furthermore i can't change the setting with all writable too (like a chmod 7-7-7) to do it !
Damn ! Maybe my phone isn't well rooted !
I'm confused...
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What SU manager are you using?
Install this recovery
Install dualrecovery by [NUT]
Download Z??-lockeddualrecovery2.7.XXX-BETA.installer.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com/, run install.bat and select Option #2
And flash the zip from your SD card by pressing Volume down while your phone is booting
Hit the THANKS button if you find my post helpful :good
jenge said:
What SU manager are you using?
Install this recovery
Install dualrecovery by [NUT]
Download Z??-lockeddualrecovery2.7.XXX-BETA.installer.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com/, run install.bat and select Option #2
And flash the zip from your SD card by pressing Volume down while your phone is booting
Hit the THANKS button if you find my post helpful :good
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Thank you another time !
I've understood the beginning but when you say "And flash the zip from your SD card by pressing Volume down while your phone is booting"
You talk about what zip ? and i flash by the recovery or with my PC ?
(I'm sorry about my NOOB behaviour)
Wic
OK, OK, i'm progressing !
I make a recap :
Actually :
* my phone is rooted
* I installed "lockeddualrecovery" (but i don't use it, only Reboot-> power off)
* I modified the permissions (like 777) of the folder System (at the root of the phone) - with ES Explorer
* I copy/paste thes files from "etc" and "framework" (in my SD) to "etc" and "framework" in the system folder at the root with ES Explorer (and it's ok now ! thank you)
* I restart my phone
° I install the playstation app normally (by google play)
But when i run the App i don't see the new fonctionnality !!!
With what i'm wrong ?
New real recap :
1 * my phone is rooted
2 * I installed "lockeddualrecovery"
3 * I modified the permissions (like 777) of the folder System (at the root of the phone) - with ES Explorer
4 * I copy/paste thes files from "etc" and "framework" (in my SD) to "etc" and "framework" in the system folder at the root with ES Explorer (and it's ok now ! thank you)
* I restart my phone and Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache (by
* I reboot by lockeddualrecovery -> power off
° I install the playstation app normally (by google play)
And nothing ! Am i dumb ? i failed something ?
Can you help me please !?
Dawn, sorry but in real i uderstood all badly... howewer :
NEW method, (but NEW problem !!!)
* Phone : Xperia Z2 rooted
* Z2lockeddualrecovery installed
* I download the "PS4..." zip and the apk files
* I flash the zip by the recovery
* I wipe cache, dalvik cache
* I reboot system
But when i want to run the apps (apk file download) it's ays there's a probem about package ...
(i did it another time with flash with zip verified signature, and the recovery told me about a problem with the zip)
Can you help me please ?

How Gapps in MediaPad X1 4.2.2 EMUI 3.0 (320 dpi) ?

Hello everyone.
Sorry for my bad English, I'm Spanish.
Recently I upgraded to 4.4.2 EMUI KitKat 3.0, however I can not install Gapps with the ROM.
How could install?
I realized:
1) Rename unstall_apk.xml to unstall_apk.old and restart (without success).
2) I tried with ROM Manager (Recovery is in Chinese but guessed the menu '' install zip from '') but after a few seconds. . . . ''! '' in red (I gather it is a mistake).
3) I downloaded gapps 4.4. in XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942 to reset manual recovery mode. (Without success).
I do not know what to do, really can install Gapps with ROM ?, I need to run ... Cerberus Cerberus will not work without Gapps in ROM.
Please help me.
A big hug to all of you :good:
*My fault: Title written 4.2.2 , I meant 4.4.2
hello?
Whitsnak said:
Hello everyone.
Sorry for my bad English, I'm Spanish.
Recently I upgraded to 4.4.2 EMUI KitKat 3.0, however I can not install Gapps with the ROM.
How could install?
I realized:
1) Rename unstall_apk.xml to unstall_apk.old and restart (without success).
2) I tried with ROM Manager (Recovery is in Chinese but guessed the menu '' install zip from '') but after a few seconds. . . . ''! '' in red (I gather it is a mistake).
3) I downloaded gapps 4.4. in XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942 to reset manual recovery mode. (Without success).
I do not know what to do, really can install Gapps with ROM ?, I need to run ... Cerberus Cerberus will not work without Gapps in ROM.
Please help me.
A big hug to all of you :good:
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There is actually a very simple workaround for google services (other than google+, which there is another solution), and it doesnt involve 'hacking' or meddling with system files, rooting is not even needed because even on china roms, Huawei has actually implemented the google framework within, all we need are the correct apps, simply launch the default Huawei Store (App Centre) and search for Google Play, GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter and GoogleContactsSynAdapter
After installation of Google Play, just launch it and install other Gapps u need from there
Really, simple as that.
I'd recommend you reflashing the 4.4.2 EMUI 3.0 ROM again before doing the above, if you have already messed up the system files
Thank you very much for responding.
I got downloaded from Huawei Store (App Center) Google Play, GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter and GoogleContactsSynAdapter.
Cerberus but does not work.
Does Google + Where can I download??
I downloaded Google + App Center but fails to install ...
I think Google + for Cerberus work is necessary.
Doesn't work for me. These are are showing as already installed. Deleting them and reinstalling them does not let me connect to Google's servers.
On my mobile does work (only sync contacts and calendar).
Cerberus but does not work. I'm sure that does not work Google services.
In EMUI 2.XX (4.2.2) I did the same: I donwloaded Apps of Google in AppCenter but Cerberus does not work.
I renamed unstall_apk.xml to unstall_old.xml and restart, the Gapps automatically installed. Is this not possible in MediaPad X1 EMUI 3.0 4.4.2?
No, no such file.
4.4.2 EMUI 3.0 (320 dpi)
Whitsnak said:
Hello everyone.
Sorry for my bad English, I'm Spanish.
Recently I upgraded to 4.4.2 EMUI KitKat 3.0, however I can not install Gapps with the ROM.
How could install?
I realized:
1) Rename unstall_apk.xml to unstall_apk.old and restart (without success).
2) I tried with ROM Manager (Recovery is in Chinese but guessed the menu '' install zip from '') but after a few seconds. . . . ''! '' in red (I gather it is a mistake).
3) I downloaded gapps 4.4. in XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942 to reset manual recovery mode. (Without success).
I do not know what to do, really can install Gapps with ROM ?, I need to run ... Cerberus Cerberus will not work without Gapps in ROM.
Please help me.
A big hug to all of you :good:
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Which ROM for Mediapad X1 is both EMUI 3.0 AND 320 DPI?
---------- Post added at 04:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:14 PM ----------
zaningio said:
Which ROM for Mediapad X1 is both EMUI 3.0 AND 320 DPI?
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Sorry, my fault, I thought you were talking about 4.4.2, but now I realize you are talking about 4.2.2
I explained wrong.
Before the old version 4.2.2 unstall_apk.xml is renombraba to unstall_apk.old to restart and install Gapps. The directory was: / cust / channel / charm_china_u / xml / UNSTALL_APK.XML
Now the new version 4.4.2 unstall_apk.xml directory is different route: cust / hw / default / xml / unstall_apk.xml
The problem I have is that I can not have native Gapps (in ROM).
Whitsnak said:
Thank you very much for responding.
I got downloaded from Huawei Store (App Center) Google Play, GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter and GoogleContactsSynAdapter.
Cerberus but does not work.
Does Google + Where can I download??
I downloaded Google + App Center but fails to install ...
I think Google + for Cerberus work is necessary.
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To get Google + working, your mediapad needs to be rooted.
Download a file manager that can access system files (Root Explorer, Solid Explorer etc)
copy the 2 attached files to:
com.google.android.maps.jar -> /system/framework/com.google.android.maps.jar
com.google.android.maps.xml -> /system/etc/permissions/com.google.android.maps.xml
set the permissions of both files to 644
reboot the device
upon reboot, you will see the 'Android is upgrading' dialog box
after successful reboot, download Google + from Play store and install
shd work fine
Cerberus too, my guess
good luck!
potatohead said:
To get Google + working, your mediapad needs to be rooted.
Download a file manager that can access system files (Root Explorer, Solid Explorer etc)
copy the 2 attached files to:
com.google.android.maps.jar -> /system/framework/com.google.android.maps.jar
com.google.android.maps.xml -> /system/etc/permissions/com.google.android.maps.xml
set the permissions of both files to 644
reboot the device
upon reboot, you will see the 'Android is upgrading' dialog box
after successful reboot, download Google + from Play store and install
shd work fine
Cerberus too, my guess
good luck!
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It does not work. I am very sorry EMUI 3.0 upgrade to 4.4.2.
Before EMUI 2.0 4.2.2 no problem. Now many problems (apps inconsistency and error google services) ...
I did all the steps you mentioned but not Google + appears in Play Store or AppCenter ...
{
"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"
}
Is it correct values to 644?
I did root with RootGenius 1.8.7.
I rebooted and is the window '' updated 1 ... 78 ''. All right as you described.
But Google + does not appear in playstore or AppCenter.
I hate this version ... does anyone know how to do a wipe ?, the recovery is in Chinese ... is version 1.0.
I need to do a wipe and reflash again.
I need to wipe or reset factory. I have recovery 1.0 ...
I left clean and re-flash to have EMUI 3.0 KitKat 4.4.2 again.
Help!
Whitsnak said:
I need to wipe or reset factory. I have recovery 1.0 ...
I left clean and re-flash to have EMUI 3.0 KitKat 4.4.2 again.
Help!
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try sideloading G+
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google/google-4-8-0-81189390-apk/
Yes!, now I can install without problems.
Thank you very much for your help.
However Cerberus still does not work. I think missing Google services.
You know how to wipe or reset factory?
Here is a brief list of some of the software which reappeared for me after installing those two maps files:
-Easy scorecard
-Goggles
-Google+
-Learning Central
-Local ebay deals
-Met Office
-Nectar
-Network Signal Info
-Paypal
-QR Droid Code Scanner
-Traffic Monitor+
My Huawei App centre is in Chinese
His to get it in English ?
Sent from my X1 7.0 using XDA Free mobile app

How To Guide Just tweak it [Tab A7] - debloat, battery...

Tab A7 stock rootless setup​
model used: Tab A7 Lite SM-T220
Just a quick article for this nicely sized 8.7" tablet. It's a baby tablet, not wasting time with rooting We want:
* debloating
* better battery
* better privacy
* call recording
* disk encryption
* tweaks
Rooting​No rooting. No logins, not even Google login, that's the plan. FDroid, Aurora, Vanced manager to deploy all you need. No contacts, no SMS, no location, nothing to protect.
Modules​Magisk​-
XPosed​-
Apps​* AdGuard -> supreme adblocker and firewall. Set VPN approach (rootless friendly, assuming device will stay at home), turn on HTTPS and turn off internet for all apps. Then enable few (browser, youtube, aurora) specifically.
* YouTube Vanced -> YouTube without ads and sponsor blocks.. install in non root mode, and remove the existing originals
* (optional) MiXplorer -> best file manager, replaces spyware ES File explorer you had before
* F-Droid -> open source apps
* Aurora -> all apps
Debloating​What the script does:
* choose 8 categories of app removal, in the beginning of the file
for each say 0=skip 1=remove 2=revert back
* use more switch to disable some questionable/helpful stuff
* disable up to 70 apps with possibility to revert back
I usually cook these files carefully, here i just removed non existing packages, added existing vendor packages. Vendor garbage gets uninstalled straight away, majority of packages is disabled in non-root mode (per user) so it can be reenabled later. You can edit the file.
unzip the file to some folder
adb shell as it's plugged to PC and authorized (and usb debugging in developer otions on)
go to the folder with script
cp TabA7_cleanup.sh /data/local/tmp
chmod +x /data/local/tmp/TabA7_cleanup.sh
/data/local/tmp/TabA7_cleanup.sh;
Tested ok on August Android 11 EU firmware. It produced no errors (=packages relevant), but there could be regional differences, producing exceptions in your case. See other comments below if the instructions are unclear.
Download: (file attached)
Battery​Battery saving:
turn off location
turn off permissions and app usage for usual snitches
in Adguard turn off WIFI/mobile for each app (will be the default), then reenable few - advantage: no ads in games, no stupid accidental payments. Also set WIFI/mobile off when screen off -> tablet won't do anything, just keep idle for days hopefully
don't even enable GMS, this device can be a good throwawy tablet with no login to ANY service, without encryption, just pure gamepad.... likely no password/PIN to unlock. It's with slow CPU but games work nicely. It's not even slower than S4 flagship tablet honestly.
hi, thanks for the guide, very insightful with me transitioning from iOS.
My only question is the script, I’ve downloaded ABD and can shell into my device. However I’m having issues when copying the script, it keeps coming up saying invalid path, I’ve looked everywhere for a tutorial but with me having limited knowledge I’m at a dead end
any help greatly appreciated
Herb291 said:
hi, thanks for the guide, very insightful with me transitioning from iOS.
My only question is the script, I’ve downloaded ABD and can shell into my device. However I’m having issues when copying the script, it keeps coming up saying invalid path, I’ve looked everywhere for a tutorial but with me having limited knowledge I’m at a dead end
any help greatly appreciated
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i just flashed the new firmware and did it again, no problem. First i copied the script from Windows to somewhere on Android (/storage/emulated/0 or similar "noexec" quasi-sd card location), and then moved it to a location from where it can be executed. The location should work and is generally recommended. You can find another one /data/local, /tmp or whatever is there. Or use adb push <PC_file> <target_directory>. Or post the screenshot. This should be a trivial issue and can't stop you.
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getting this error
raxahasan0077 said:
View attachment 5456865getting this error
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Place the script on the tablet in an easy to remember location.
Open Powershell:
“adb shell” or “./abd shell” (whichever works)
“Cp /storage/emulated/0/FILELOCATION/TabA7_cleanup.sh /data/local/tmp”
then follow the rest of the instructions
now getting this error
raxahasan0077 said:
now getting this errorView attachment 5456963
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Is your USB debugging turned on in the dev settings, did you hit authorise on your device when you first plugged it in?
you can check if you’re device is authorised with “adb devices”
edit: not sure if it matters but try a lowercase cp
Herb291 said:
Is your USB debugging turned on in the dev settings, did you hit authorise on your device when you first plugged it in?
you can check if you’re device is authorised with “adb devices”
edit: not sure if it matters but try a lowercase cp
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yeah lowercase cp works
Working with LADB ( no computer needed)
https://www.xda-developers.com/debloat-your-phone-run-adb-shell-commands-no-root-no-pc/
Download: https://disk.yandex.com/d/H02YifGGtrErbw
////////////Run an .sh file to install ///////////
cd /sdcard
cp cleanup.sh /data/local/tmp
cd /data/local/tmp
ls -l
chmod +x /data/local/tmp/cleanup.sh
ls -l
./cleanup.sh
/////////
Download: https://disk.yandex.com/d/NcQMhFp73OpwXw
( and run .sh script with LADB)
Tips howto install LADB:
important! Always use "Open in split screen view” for pairing devices. (only first connection, next time don't need)
View attachment 5457089
@tom.android have you removed all theese 41 apps and the tablet functions ok, without any problems ? Is there any real benefit in performance and especially in lagging ?
Reply: @nikoum
Just removed (switch off) my unused app, sorry not help for good performance but no trouble.
Note: LADB
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/ladb_v1-7_test-zip.5457295/
How dose this work without rooting? When I try to run the script from ADB i get Can't execute: permission denied?
I run "cmd", then "adb shell" and then "pm uninstall --user 0 <package name>". Make sure in developer options to check USB debugging to on and when connecting device with usb cable, authorize the conneftion, when asked by the phone.
doggydog2 said:
Tab A7 stock rootless setup​
model used: Tab A7 Lite SM-T220
Just a quick article for this nicely sized 8.7" tablet. It's a baby tablet, not wasting time with rooting We want:
* debloating
* better battery
* better privacy
* call recording
* disk encryption
* tweaks
Rooting​No rooting. No logins, not even Google login, that's the plan. FDroid, Aurora, Vanced manager to deploy all you need. No contacts, no SMS, no location, nothing to protect.
Modules​Magisk​-
XPosed​-
Apps​* AdGuard -> supreme adblocker and firewall. Set VPN approach (rootless friendly, assuming device will stay at home), turn on HTTPS and turn off internet for all apps. Then enable few (browser, youtube, aurora) specifically.
* YouTube Vanced -> YouTube without ads and sponsor blocks.. install in non root mode, and remove the existing originals
* (optional) MiXplorer -> best file manager, replaces spyware ES File explorer you had before
* F-Droid -> open source apps
* Aurora -> all apps
Debloating​What the script does:
* choose 8 categories of app removal, in the beginning of the file
for each say 0=skip 1=remove 2=revert back
* use more switch to disable some questionable/helpful stuff
* disable up to 70 apps with possibility to revert back
I usually cook these files carefully, here i just removed non existing packages, added existing vendor packages. Vendor garbage gets uninstalled straight away, majority of packages is disabled in non-root mode (per user) so it can be reenabled later. You can edit the file.
unzip the file to some folder
adb shell as it's plugged to PC and authorized
go to the folder with script
cp TabA7_cleanup.sh /data/local/tmp
chmod +x /data/local/tmp/TabA7_cleanup.sh
/data/local/tmp/TabA7_cleanup.sh;
Tested ok on August Android 11 EU firmware. It produced no errors (=packages relevant), but there could be regional differences.
Download: (file attached)
Battery​Battery saving:
turn off location
turn off permissions and app usage for usual snitches
in Adguard turn off WIFI/mobile for each app (will be the default), then reenable few - advantage: no ads in games, no stupid accidental payments. Also set WIFI/mobile off when screen off -> tablet won't do anything, just keep idle for days hopefully
don't even enable GMS, this device can be a good throwawy tablet with no login to ANY service, without encryption, just pure gamepad.... likely no password/PIN to unlock. It's with slow CPU but games work nicely. It's not even slower than S4 flagship tablet honestly.
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How do I get the script file to.run from ADB? I get permission denied
TheDroidKid said:
How do I get the script file to.run from ADB? I get permission denied
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that's literally discussed above incl all common mistakes, if you think it's unique, please post a screenshot.
Your right got it working. Didn't releaize it was a big deal not to have it in /tmp
I keep trying to do the cp step but it keeps saying no such file or directory.
I checked my tablet with MiX and there's no local folder on data... What am I doing wrong here?
Is better privacy only possible with rooting? I want to disable the radio entirely and remove all of the Google apps.
Elzbach said:
Is better privacy only possible with rooting? I want to disable the radio entirely and remove all of the Google apps.
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i disabled google, and using Aurora without root. With no logins, no PIM data, no location tracking, there's almost no data to steal. But if I was using it as a mobile phone, with logins, contacts etc, i'd have to root.
doggydog2 said:
i disabled google, and using Aurora without root. With no logins, no PIM data, no location tracking, there's almost no data to steal. But if I was using it as a mobile phone, with logins, contacts etc, i'd have to root.
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I'm not using it as a phone and there is still no data to steal, but I still want to get rid of those things. I want to completely remove the tracking apps regardless of how little there is to track because they are bloat. I want to completely disable the radio, the microphone, gps, and blu tooth. I don't even want wireless internet connections to remain.

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