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[Q] build.prop edits

Hopefully just a quick and dirty question. I used esfile's note editor to edit the wifi scan interval on my build prop and it somehow caused AOKP to fail to boot. I fixed the issue and am running fine now, but can anyone recommend a safe way to edit the build prop while actually on Android?

I've used Rom Toolbox Pro to change my scan frequency without any issue. I have not tried on AOKP though.
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killaphatboy said:
I've used Rom Toolbox Pro to change my scan frequency without any issue. I have not tried on AOKP though.
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I'm sure that it had something to do with the editor I was using. In the past, I would copy to internal, edit on PC, then push back to system. Esfile probably muffed up the formatting because when I rebooted, I got constant black screen after Samsung logo. A quick Odin of EL29 with cwm and a reflash of AOKP and all is well. But, I'd still like to be able to manually edit build prop on the device.
I was under the belief that ROM toolbox was a no no on the e4gt, especially ICS.

ROM toolbox mostly ok. ROM manager not ok
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As stated above it ROM Manager that will not work with this phone on GB or ICS. Using it to load CWM on your phone can brick your phone. Rom Toolbox hasn't bricked a phone to my knowledge. It has caused bootloops when changing boot animation and fonts through it on ICS though. I haven't had any issues with changing build props on ICS though, but again I have not tried it on AOKP/AOSP/CM9 ROMs.
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ROM toolbox worked well, thank you. Also, I guess the best benefit from this thread is clarification between ROM toolbox and ROM manager. Much appreciated!

Can anyone enlighten me as to why ROM Toolbox is the only thing that seems to work? I to have tried the ES File Explorer method, which worked perfect on my Evo 3D, but on E4GT it sticks at Samsung boot screen. I then booted into recovery, did adb pull, edited file on PC, and adb push back to phone. After rebooting I checked build.prop and it did not reflect the changes, just default settings (and yes I made sure to save the changes before pushing).
I unfortunately have only had the phone a week and it was shipped with FF18, so not sure what behavior was like before update. Pre-ICS, were you able to make manual edits to build.prop without issues?

Did you try wiki rootzbox? But unfortunately it's a paid app. You can ask first about your device compatibility from the dev before you buy it. Afterall it's created by Aokp rom dev.
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I went ahead and got ROM Toolbox and it did work, I'm just curious as to why it works but a manual edit does not.

I believe es file inserts hidden stuff.
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patrao_n said:
I believe es file inserts hidden stuff.
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Perhaps, but like I said it worked on my 3d so why not here? And also curious why the adb push method fails.

reckless_t said:
Perhaps, but like I said it worked on my 3d so why not here? And also curious why the adb push method fails.
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Are you remounting system as rw first?
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chris41g said:
Are you remounting system as rw first?
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Think i may have forgot it the first time, which may be why I booted back in with default values. But then again it did say adb push was completed. The second time i tried adb and made sure to remount first it resulted in stuck at boot again. Since ROM toolbox worked it's not a big deal anymore, but curiosity is still eating at me...

[Script]CPU Sleeper A100 Discontinued

Hey all, back again with a new present! I guess my hiatus didn't last that long.
This time I present to you a script that will in theory (and so far for me, in reality) save us some battery without having to risk our hardware with undervolting! I present to you...
CPU Sleeper
What is it?
Its a fairly simple script that will put CPU 1 OFFLINE when the screen turns off. Once the screen comes back on, it will allow CPU 1 back ONLINE.
How does it work?
Since we have dual core CPUs, we have a CPU 0 and a CPU 1, core 1 and core 2, while the screen is off we really only need to have 1 core active, this script will make sure CPU 1 shuts off while the screen is off, then resumes normal usage when the screen comes back on.
Who do we thank for this awesome script?
eugene373 is the one that released this for the T989 (the phone I use) and I thought, hey, with our crappy battery life, we could use this! So, I asked his permission to repost it over here for us, and he was great with his reply, be sure to stop by and give him a thanks!
Here is his original release thread.
WARNING! READ THIS!
This script relies on init.d OR script manager! CM9, for some reason, tends to run this at the exact same time it runs some other script (I forget atm which) and it will clash, causing no boot! CM9 users MUST use the script manager version install! Flex Reaper appears to work fine with it as init.d. I strongly urge you to use the script manager version of this, NOT the flashable version. Always make a nandroid backup before modifying the system, including this!
Instructions
Available in 2 versions, script only version which you can place wherever you want and run however you want, or a CWM/TWRP flashable zip that will place the file for you in /system/etc/init.d and set permissions.
Version 1: Flashable
Same as any of my flashable releases, I did most of the work for you!
Make a full backup
Download to external SD card
Install from SD card
Pick the cpu sleeper zip file
it'll be almost instant
reboot
Shouldn't be any need to clear caches or anything like that.
Version 2: Script only
This can be run in 2 ways, via init.d support, or via script manager. Both are pretty similar, and can be done a number of ways, however this is the basis of how.
Init.d supported kernel:
Make a backup!
Download the script file, making sure no extensions get added onto the file. Copy the file to /system/etc/init.d and set the permissions to the following:
XOX
XOX
XOX
Once done, reboot the system, and it will take effect when your system is finished rebooting.
Script Manager
This method is probably the better method, and should work with any kernel/ROM. Download the script file, making sure no file extensions get added, and copy it to /system/etc. Set the file permissions to:
XOX
XOX
XOX
Once done, load up script manager, select browse as root (if it isn't already set from the crossix mod method in the guide) then browse to /system/etc and select the script file S98cpu_sleep, then select ROOT and BOOT options. After this is set, reboot system.
What do I do if I can't boot after using this?
You made that backup, right? Ok, then here is what you do.
Hold the power button until the tablet powers off
Press and hold the volume down button, next to the screen lock switch
Press and hold Power (while holding volume down)
Once the recover kernel message comes up, release the buttons
In CWM go to advanced, mounts, mount system, then format system
In TWRP, go to wipe, then wipe system
In CWM go to restore, advanced restore, restore ONLY system
In TWRP select restore, then uncheck all so ONLY system is checked
After restoring system, wipe cache and dalvik cache, then reboot system.
System should boot normally.
Downloads
Available in 2 versions, script only version which you can place wherever you want and run however you want, or a CWM/TWRP flashable zip that will place the file for you in /system/etc/init.d and set permissions.
CPU Sleeper Flashable zip
CPU Sleeper script only

Nice do u think this can help me with my sleep of death? Im having that bug ... its not that bad but i guess if this would help me with that
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So that's where Eugene went. He was a godsend when he was developing for the vibrant. His stuff is always top notch. Will try this out and let you know.
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Deshabilitado said:
Nice do u think this can help me with my sleep of death? Im having that bug ... its not that bad but i guess if this would help me with that
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Honestly I don't know, I've never had SoD on my Acer so I didn't even know it was much of a problem. You could try it, but I don't think it'll do much to help that issue. For me I've found turning off wifi when I plug it in for the night helps with SoD issues on my other devices. And in developer options check keep awake. That usually helps.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.

illego said:
So that's where Eugene went. He was a godsend when he was developing for the vibrant. His stuff is always top notch. Will try this out and let you know.
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Yeah he's been hammering out kernels for us since we got ICS and source on the 11th, busting ass and making some awesome kernels!
Edit: I mean he's been there longer then that, just he's been working on kernels lately lol
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.

pio_masaki said:
And in developer options check keep awake. That usually helps.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.
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Where i found that, setting-> then what?

Deshabilitado said:
Where i found that, setting-> then what?
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Settings, all the way at the bottom by about tablet, developer options, then third down, stay awake.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.

pio_masaki said:
Settings, all the way at the bottom by about tablet, developer options, then third down, stay awake.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.
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Thank you man u really rocks! I hope u still with us helping noobs like me
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Deshabilitado said:
Thank you man u really rocks! I hope u still with us helping noobs like me
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Lol I'm just not taking on anymore projects, I'll still be around the forum
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.

The install method true CWM gives me:
E: Error in /sdcard/clockworkmod/CPU_Sleeper-A100.zip (status 0)
Installation aborted.

gertjanad said:
The install method true CWM gives me:
E: Error in /sdcard/clockworkmod/CPU_Sleeper-A100.zip (status 0)
Installation aborted.
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No clue what that means. I'll check it out maybe I missed something.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.

pio_masaki said:
No clue what that means. I'll check it out maybe I missed something.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.
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That error is usually caused by a bad download.

Thanks for that, never seen it or heard of it before. Either way I'm going to go back over it and double check, and add a /system/etc version for use with script manager. Same basic flash, just not in init.d. While I'm at it, I'm thinking of making a flasher for SU, for those having issues with SU and busybox.

I've got it installed using script manager. How do I know it's running/working?

Try: busybox ps l |grep nameofscript
You will need busybox and grep binaries in your rom, neither are provided with stock but both should be if you are using cm9/10.
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Original ICS ROM is not supporting init.d, right?
gertjanad said:
The install method true CWM gives me:
E: Error in /sdcard/clockworkmod/CPU_Sleeper-A100.zip (status 0)
Installation aborted.
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I got that error, too! Redownloaded to check.
Since "flashable zip that will place the file for you in /system/etc/init.d and set permissions" it has to be that way on original ICS ROM (not supporting init.d), right?

Re: [Script]CPU Sleeper A100
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I got that error, too! Redownloaded to check.
Since "flashable zip that will place the file for you in /system/etc/init.d and set permissions" it has to be that way on original ICS ROM (not supporting init.d), right?
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No, that just means it puts the file there and sets the permissions, it doesn't need anything to be there first. Why would it already need to be there?
If stock ICS doesn't support init.d then this won't magically make it work, you'll need a new kernel.
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pio_masaki said:
CPU Sleeper
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Reason for editing the OP - discontinued (I guess)?

mixednuts said:
Reason for editing the OP - discontinued (I guess)?
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Yeah I missed this one when I was marking them before. I no longer actively support the a100 as of a few days ago. I'll still respond and over some support on my past projects, just won't update anything.
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pio_masaki said:
Yeah I missed this one when I was marking them before. I no longer actively support the a100 as of a few days ago. I'll still respond and over some support on my past projects, just won't update anything.
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Not much you can do without physcially having an a100
Plus, I'm sure the Nexus 7 is much more fun!

1% battery mod for Australian XT905 JB

This is a deodexed SystemUI.apk for Australian XT905 telstra stock JB with battery icons for every 1%.
Did for myself but maybe somebody else will use it.
The icons have been taken from here.

NewAustralian said:
This is a deodexed SystemUI.apk for Australian XT905 telstra stock JB with battery icons for every 1%.
Did for myself but maybe somebody else will use it.
The icons have been taken from here.
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Just installed it. Works very nicely, thank you very much!

keyman91 said:
Just installed it. Works very nicely, thank you very much!
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Does this work for the US/Verizon version of the phone too? I hate how the stock home screens never show detailed battery %.

colbyman said:
Does this work for the US/Verizon version of the phone too? I hate how the stock home screens never show detailed battery %.
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I don't think so. As far as I know it has a different version of Android.

colbyman said:
Does this work for the US/Verizon version of the phone too? I hate how the stock home screens never show detailed battery %.
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It should work... P3droid has an app in the market that does similar too RAZR m toolbox or something like that
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how do i install this? when i try i get "app not installed".

betty.k said:
how do i install this? when i try i get "app not installed".
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Your phone has to be rooted and you need to have any root explorer installed.
1. I'd suggest to back up SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex from the folder /system/app and to think about a recovery plan if something goes wrong.
2. Copy my SystemUI.apk into the folder /system and change its permissions to rw-r--r-- (644).
3. Delete SystemUI.odex from /system/app and move SystemUI.apk file from the folder /system to the folder /system/app with a replacement of the existing file.
4. After a successful replacement you will probably get some errors, all you need is to restart the device.
PS if you don't know or understand anything from the above firstly read about it then act or otherwise you can damage your smartphone.
I'm not responsible if anything goes wrong.

That all makes sense, only thing I don't know how to do is change permissions for the apk. How do I do that?
EDIT: using both es explorer or androzip i'm unable to move the file to the system folder. I have no idea how to get it there. Should I try a different file explorer?
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If you are deodexed rty mod from here
Flash it with TWRP

Not deodexed, no idea how to.
I'm fully rooted, bootloader unlocked, cwm recovery and also safestrapped.
I managed to get it into the system folder but not into the app folder. Lucky I backed up in cwm, phone kinda needs a working system ui doesn't it!
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betty.k said:
Not deodexed, no idea how to.
I'm fully rooted, bootloader unlocked, cwm recovery and also safestrapped.
I managed to get it into the system folder but not into the app folder. Lucky I backed up in cwm, phone kinda needs a working system ui doesn't it!
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To change the permissions you need to go to the file properties. After that just cut-paste it into the app folder. Es file explorer always works for me . However it had a strange behaviour when I tried to use 'copy to' or 'move to', so just cut-paste.

Finally got this going thanks to your patience! I had to leave the permissions to rwe and only copy/paste would work for some reason. Had to reset my wallpaper and turn data back on after reboot.
Otherwise all good, thanks!
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[Q] voice calling not supported

I just upgraded from 10.0 to 10.1 with the latest nightly and I'm now getting a error when I try to dial out "Voice calling not supported".
cm-10.1-20130415-NIGHTLY-epicmtd.zip
gapps-jb-20121212-signed.zip
nexusmodempatch_CM_10.1_AIO_(nitest-01-12 kernel w JB-Big Mem patch).zip
nitest-jb42_nr-twrp-0410.zip
everything else seems to work fine.. wifi & 3g (dont see a 4g option but ill play with that next)
any suggestions? ive seen that its a modem problem but couldnt find a fix.

Since there hasn't been a new patch in a while, what you'll need to do is download a newer ns4g build of 10.1 pull the Phone.apk and Settings.apk out of the build and put those in the patch.
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any links for those? im on my phone and im finding nothing when searching. wont be in front of a pc until tomorrow.
thanks for the reply in either case.

I'll attempt to throw an updated patch together.
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that would be amazing.. any idea how to get root back? lol.. ive tried a cpl zips with no luck.

I'm assuming you're on cm10.1. So make sure in Settings->Developer options that root access is granted to apps and that you're not using SuperSU.
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Alrighty, here it is. Let me know if it flashes okay or not. It'd be pretty awesome if it did considering I made it on my phone lol.
https://www.box.com/s/2o96nwluyjwn89jkq0ml
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fixed the phone dialer
settings is gone (gone.. its no longer on app list) clicking settings from drop down does nothing. i think it got deleted.
if i re-install cm10.1 zip and gapps and reboot.. settings and root is there but the phone is gone again. (says its in airplane mode)
flash kernel and install your zip.. i got my phone back, but no settings again.
deleting something?

It shouldn't have deleted anything I took the patch you were using originally, swapped the kernel, Settings.apk and Phone.apk for the newer ones, zipped it back up and posted it. I'll look into it.
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Yeah... Tried a wipe/reload and still same results.
Wiped/reloaded again and copied over phone.apk from recovery and rebooted (installed nitest-jb42_nr-twrp-0410 and nexusmodempatch_cm_10.1_ai0_(nitest-01-12kernel w jb-big men patch)) also.
Booted fine. Phone works. No root access.
Is that what the settings.apk file is for? I didn't install it. It won't install once the phone is booted up. Didn't want to just copy it over if it didn't need it.
So... Now I'm at the what do I need to do to root stage.

So to update. The phone works now. I wasn't able to use your zip in recovery- but I did pull the phone.apk out once the phone was booted and then rebooted to recovery and copied it over to system/app and once I rebooted my phone was working.
Still no root though.
Thanks a ton for the phone fix.

Maybe a permissions issue with the settings apk? Have you tried fixing permissions in recovery?
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So here's the final fix that worked for me. Couldn't have done it without those updated files 'phone.apk' and 'settings.apk'.
From a clean wipe/install (system, data, cache, etc.. everything was blank) I think you could do this on any phone running the latest 10.1 that uses this kernel/modem though. I don't think you need to wipe/reload. Definitely worth trying.
From Recovery:
Installed latest CM-10.1-2013xxxx-NIGHTLY-epicmtd.zip
Installed gapps-jb-20121212-signed.zip
Installed nitest-jb42_nr_twrp-0410.zip
Installed nexusmodempatch_cm_10.1_AIO_(nitest-01-12 kernel w JB-Big Mem patch).zip
(might have rebooted into recovery after installing jb42 can't remember - if you get a error flashing the modem patch that was a fix for me - then I could install it)
Have the new phone.apk and settings.apk files on your flash card.
(pulled them out of the file initially listed in this post - they were in the system/app folder)
In TWRP - click Mount and check "Mount System" then hit the back button.
Click Advanced button, File Manager, sdcard and browse to where you have the new phone/settings apk files. Click phone.apk and select copy file.
Click system then app and click the 'select' button bottom right.
Do the same for settings.apk
I got a error copying over settings.apk and had to do the following.
Delete the copy of settings.apk in your \system\app folder and try to copy the new version over.
I cleared both caches just because and everything booted fine.
Tons of thanks especially to jeffreyjicha for the files he sent and advice. Also to everyone else who made any suggestions/comments.

Just another tip, use updated gapps. Latest gapps version is 20130301
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Well my phone is on CM10.1 now. I used the patch I posted and it worked for me with no problems. Could someone else verify this? That way it can be put in the NS4G Patch thread.

It worked? Were you coming from a complete wipe/reload? System/data/everything?
That's what I did and couldn't get the services.apk to install automatically.
Is the system memory size on these phones all the same?

I did wipe everything. Now that you mention it, I think it worked for me because I removed a bunch of system apps. I removed all the live wallpapers(but not livewallpaperpicker.apk) the video editor, GTalk(I don't use it), CMFileManager(I like ES), oh and I removed Email/Exchange apks. Also in /system/media I deleted the videos folder. After all that I think I had ~30MB of empty space in /system.
Edit: I also removed CMWallpapers( I use my own photos )
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[Fix]Data not working?

IF YOUR ARE HAVING DATA ISSUES AND MMS ISSUES DO THE FOLLOWING:
NAVIGATE TO system/etc and look for apns-conf.XML and delete it. Then grab one from another ROM that has working data then paste it into the same directory and fix permissions and reboot. WALLA DATA AND MMS WORKS HAVE FUN!!.
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how do i go into system/etc, to delete the apn thing to fix data?
i cant do it thru file manager, thru recovery, thru settings, and i dont know what else to try, my data isnt working, im a noob

eddie4gtouch said:
i cant do it thru file manager, thru recovery, thru settings, and i dont know what else to try, my data isnt working, im a noob
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I believe you will need a 3rd party file manager..es file explorer,root explorer..You need to enable root access and mount as read - write..I have never tried this method so do you're research..I did read in the slim bean thread that this method didn't work on the newest build, but I think that was because of other problems with the build..If you are really new to this, I would check other possible problems first..( do you have the correct modem for the ROM you are using )..The more info you give us the easier it is for us to help..Post you're ROM,kernel,modem. And I'll take a look.

Gil81 said:
I believe you will need a 3rd party file manager..es file explorer,root explorer..You need to enable root access and mount as read - write..I have never tried this method so do you're research..I did read in the slim bean thread that this method didn't work on the newest build, but I think that was because of other problems with the build..If you are really new to this, I would check other possible problems first..( do you have the correct modem for the ROM you are using )..The more info you give us the easier it is for us to help..Post you're ROM,kernel,modem. And I'll take a look.
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I use root explorer.
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