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[FIX] Google Goggles Fix / Deleting files permanently POC

As promised, I have posted a fully working proof of concept of removing items from /system on NAND / EMMC locked devices with only temproot / root.
Details are here: http://android.modaco.com/content/t...m/322030/02-oct-r1-g2-google-goggles-remover/
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Let the feeding frenzy, begin!
This is going to be a great day!
And @Paul,
I really appreciate your contributions, this is wonderful news... but btw, I think you meant "Nov" on your MoDaCo post. It's November...

Again, Paul never ceases to amaze us! You the man Paul!!!

Reignzone said:
Let the feeding frenzy, begin!
This is going to be a great day!
And @Paul,
I really appreciate your contributions, this is wonderful news... but btw, I think you meant "Nov" on your MoDaCo post. It's November...
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Leeets dooo the tiiiime warrrrp agaaaaain...
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You never cease to bring us great work, as always its greatly appreciated.
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I've updated the linked topic with how it works too.
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question @ Paul so in theory can all unwanted apps be removed in a similar manner ? if so what steps would be necessary ? Thanks in advance and BTW thanks for contributing as always

That's fantastic! I can't wait to remove the bloatware from my g2! Any way to make a universal app that allows you to select the program to be removed? I'm not sure what sort of code that was involved with making your app work, but it seems like you could make a script based on the app that a user selects (like amazon mp3 or google earth).

InGeNeTiCs said:
That's fantastic! I can't wait to remove the bloatware from my g2! Any way to make a universal app that allows you to select the program to be removed? I'm not sure what sort of code that was involved with making your app work, but it seems like you could make a script based on the app that a user selects (like amazon mp3 or google earth).
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That's exactly what he's working on. Patience, people.

Paul, you are fantastic. I'm more than happy to donate what I can for all your work. And I think its great you are using those donations to support childhood leukemia. A great cause.

And should I manage to full root, that's where the 'bounty' would go too.
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Thanks Paul.

dyndragon said:
That's exactly what he's working on. Patience, people.
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I'm not being impatient, just making a suggestion. I figured he would be doing something along those lines, but I don't make too many assumptions.

paulobrien said:
And should I manage to full root, that's where the 'bounty' would go too.
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Then you'd deserve every single cent, and do whatever you choose to do with it.
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How will this affect the OTA should they decide to include a fix for the goggles problem. Could there be a problem patching files that aren't there?

Thanks for all your hard work
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paulobrien said:
And should I manage to full root, that's where the 'bounty' would go too.
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I tip the burger I am eating in your favor! Awesome work!! I already used it, and updated goggles.

This is terribly brilliant. I read the explanation of the mechanism on the other forum - fooling the G2 into deleting files permanently from /system.
So the question is, are there any specific files in /system that, if deleted, could open up a further vulnerability to full root? This just got a lot more interesting

Any change of getting an app to remove all the bloatware in one shot?

So the question is, are there any specific files in /system that, if deleted, could open up a further vulnerability to full root? This just got a lot more interesting
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No, when the phone is turned on, at some point the filesystem is turned to read only. As i understand it, they dont know what flips the switch at this point. esentially, we do actually know how to root the device, we just dont know how to accept writes to the system. paul has simply figured out how to trick the system into deleting files before the system turns into write protected. we still cant add anything to it, though.

Root Call Blocker testers needed

Hello everyone! Im the dev of Root Call Blocker, an app that acts as a call and sms firewall.
I would be grateful if someone tested the app for any issues!
You can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1051274
Please let me know if you have any issues with voicemail or google voice - people on the market just never report issues correctly!

Hi,
I just started using the app today, didn't have the time to test it yet.
can you please explain the reject methods? basically I don't want anyone calling me to get the filling I hung up - the hang up should be immediate.
I'll update later on my impression of the app, for now I can say I loved that it has so many options for defining block policies and defining white / black lists. most apps I've seen don't come with all those options.

I already tested that app last week. I didn't like it, that's all.
Regards.

ithehappy said:
I already tested that app last week. I didn't like it, that's all.
Regards.
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You don't like the App?
Yeah man, that's exactly the kind of review, the developer was looking for!
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Yes, we certainly live amongst constant absurdity.

Outstanding issues have been fixed. Please update to 1.5.5 and let me know if your issues are solved. Its important we get some feedback guys!

For me everything is working perfectly. No issues to report for about a month now!

We have just made lots of additions, Update please if you havent already please!

Any issues with 1.6.2?

Working great here, thanks for this most awesome app!

We have a sale on - its only 1.98!

BMWpokerAce said:
You don't like the App?
Yeah man, that's exactly the kind of review, the developer was looking for!
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I said what I thought. It's been long since I last used it, seeing there is an upgrade, will test it again tomorrow and post back.
Last time, as far as I could remember there was no difference between this app and the in built Samsung Call Blocker other than the name of this app
Regards.

Would paying the 1.98 make it upgrade to Project Omega automatically later? and What exactly is Omega??
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Why would you assume that? The people that need to know what Omega is already do.
Anyway - there have been a lot of upgrades, and this app has always been the best call blocker on android - built in or not!

I think i know about OMEGA - theres been plenty of talk over at 4pda

ftgg99 said:
We have a sale on - its only 1.98!
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Has this sale finished?

Partly sorry!

App has been updated! Let me know if it fixes issues youve been having please!

Any issues with 163?

No issues here - thanks for this best call blocker!

HTC One X auto upload problems

Ive had the One X for a while now and its by far the best phone ive ever had. Havent quite got round to rooting it yet but im going to wait a bit.
Anyway, i have a problem with the facebook auto upload feature, as far as im aware ive turned it off but whenever i take a photo it attempts to upload it but fails and gets stuck at 0%, rsulting in me havingto cancel the upload after every photo ive take!
Any Help would be appreciated!

IanD91 said:
Ive had the One X for a while now and its by far the best phone ive ever had. Havent quite got round to rooting it yet but im going to wait a bit.
Anyway, i have a problem with the facebook auto upload feature, as far as im aware ive turned it off but whenever i take a photo it attempts to upload it but fails and gets stuck at 0%, rsulting in me havingto cancel the upload after every photo ive take!
Any Help would be appreciated!
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Are U sure it's a rom issue? Read commits on market from official facebook app...this thing is crap!

icke said:
Are U sure it's a rom issue? Read commits on market from official facebook app...this thing is crap!
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+1 also try clearing app data.
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were you using the facebook app itself to do this (assuming there is a way), or the auto upload setting within the camera app?
i've had this before when uploading pics manually. sounds like yours maybe stuck in the middle somehow..

Well i dont think its a ROM issue because i havent flashed any custom ones yet, all ive done is run the setup wizard then try to cancel the auto upload? who knows, what ill do is root my phone and flash a new ROM and thatll sort it!

[Q] custom ROM camera problem

sorry guys, since i couldn't post my problem on the development section, i posted my question here.
I am running CyanogenMod 10 Nightlies 4.1.2. I noticed the photos i take with the stock camera app cannot be seen. The photos seem to be fine when i use a third party app (Pudding camera).
Is this a known issue? i am just asking around to confirm if its a problem with the ROM and not an outcome of my stupidity. Otherwise its a brilliant ROM. thanx.

senthil08 said:
sorry guys, since i couldn't post my problem on the development section, i posted my question here.
I am running CyanogenMod 10 Nightlies 4.1.2. I noticed the photos i take with the stock camera app cannot be seen. The photos seem to be fine when i use a third party app (Pudding camera).
Is this a known issue? i am just asking around to confirm if its a problem with the ROM and not an outcome of my stupidity. Otherwise its a brilliant ROM. thanx.
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No, it's not a known problem, at least I don't have it.
They don't appear at all in the gallery app?
Go to application manager (rough translation)
Clear data from these apps:
Gallery
Media storage
Then reboot and you should be fine.

thank you
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No, it's not a known problem, at least I don't have it.
They don't appear at all in the gallery app?
Go to application manager (rough translation)
Clear data from these apps:
Gallery
Media storage
Then reboot and you should be fine.
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Thanx man, this solved my problem, your help was very much appreciated. Kiitos...:good:

Hey I have a simular problem...when I snap a photo its stays completely black...can't see or even use it in another application. Using Jellybean 4.2.2 and switched to 4.1.2. Tried clearing data same issues picture just shows up place when I try to look at it it closes the app. Can anyone assist me....(yes I know I am a noob and the answer is somewhere but I cannot find it) I am capable just don't know much about the camera issue.

sorry cant help
Sorry I cant help. The solution provided by TToivanen did the job for me. Hopefully someone will able to help u.

Solved the problem...installed and factory reset a couple times and when i was ask to put location of picture I said no

Nexus 5 & KitKat 4.4 Apps for Galaxy Nexus

So just on the next morning to the exciting night, Google released N5 with KitKat,
we have nearly every app available to use on our GNex..
1)Hangouts V2-Here Not tested on Gnex.
2)Official Nexus 5 wallpapers-Here also you can use this APPput in system/app yourself and set permission -r-w-r--r --Credits to Ashutosh1997
3)New Google Home with Google Now-Flashable ZIP-working, onl search FCs.
More will be added soon...

Reserved

Am I the only one that can't add more pages to the homescreen? I've tried dragging icons and widgets to the right, but seems like I'm limited to the one main page and the google now section to the left.

Hail on you xda comrade .. I post a comment back to the( kit kat will not come for g nexus ) thread and came with good lot of reason IMO that we dont even a bit mind . i will be glad if u read it and tell me what u think about it . i guess few ppl paid attentiion to this things

afraaa said:
Hail on you xda comrade .. I post a comment back to the( kit kat will not come for g nexus ) thread and came with good lot of reason IMO that we dont even a bit mind . i will be glad if u read it and tell me what u think about it . i guess few ppl paid attentiion to this things
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i totally agree with you, every feature google is giving out with 4.4 is way before developed by devs here , and yes they will continue the development even further 4.4 , so we do not at all need to mind about googles decision...
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I'm assuming the Google Home launcher won't give us translucent status bar right?

TheDareDevil said:
I'm assuming the Google Home launcher won't give us translucent status bar right?
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No... because it depends on systemUI and android.policy.jar
You should mod it
You can use this guide to get it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46945573#post46945573

Can you share kitkat dialer?

TheW7U11 said:
Can you share kitkat dialer?
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Strange, on my phone, after installer a couple of kitkat apps (google services, hangout, camera, keep, search, clock) there is no more "contacts" nor "phone calls" (the dialler) to be seen in my apps panel. Can't call anybody anymore :/
and hangout is always slow as hell to launch and work with (tends to kind of "freeze" on an empty screen page while loading / waiting for god knows what). Was used to this lagggggy UI with hangout, but it can't be so sluggish for SMS.

phentex said:
Strange, on my phone, after installer a couple of kitkat apps (google services, hangout, camera, keep, search, clock) there is no more "contacts" nor "phone calls" (the dialler) to be seen in my apps panel. Can't call anybody anymore :/
and hangout is always slow as hell to launch and work with (tends to kind of "freeze" on an empty screen page while loading / waiting for god knows what). Was used to this lagggggy UI with hangout, but it can't be so sluggish for SMS.
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Try greenify from the play store. Your phone might be running out of memory or over loading the CPU. I don't have a single problem. The hangout app actually works faster than the SMS app for me!
Really weird that the phone and contacts apps disappeared though. Something went wrong somewhere. If you don't want to wipe then you can probably dirty flash your ROM to get them back.
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Can you share kitkat dialer?
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No. It doesn't work yet. It FC's. Something is required somewhere. If we figure out what it is then I or someone will post it for you.

I've gotten all the Kitkat apps on my phone and I have no problems at all. I'm glad to see they finally updated their ugly email app. And the camera rotates a lot faster than before. Google Now is awesome. I had mixed feelings about the new launcher at first but its growing on me. The keyboard seems more responsive too. Also, the hangouts app isnt all that laggy for me. It does take a second to load everything when forst opened but after that, its fine. SMS works great with it in my case. Overall, they are great updates. I can't wait to try out the Kitkat OS.

jsgraphicart said:
I've gotten all the Kitkat apps on my phone and I have no problems at all. I'm glad to see they finally updated their ugly email app. And the camera rotates a lot faster than before. Google Now is awesome. I had mixed feelings about the new launcher at first but its growing on me. The keyboard seems more responsive too. Also, the hangouts app isnt all that laggy for me. It does take a second to load everything when forst opened but after that, its fine. SMS works great with it in my case. Overall, they are great updates. I can't wait to try out the Kitkat OS.
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Would you mind sharing the process you followed?

KevinAlbrecht said:
Would you mind sharing the process you followed?
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First of all, I downloaded apps from here:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...om-the-nexus-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/
After you get them on your sdcard, most of them can just be installed like normal apk files.

jsgraphicart said:
First of all, I downloaded apps from here:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...om-the-nexus-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/
After you get them on your sdcard, most of them can just be installed like normal apk files.
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Thanks. I am curious as you mentioned you have no issues, where others have had several; so I thought you had a particular method. Thanks, I'll check em out.

KevinAlbrecht said:
Thanks. I am curious as you mentioned you have no issues, where others have had several; so I thought you had a particular method. Thanks, I'll check em out.
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I dont know why people have been having issues. I'm running Kitkat right now. But when I installed all these apps on Jelly Bean, they were running fine for me.
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KevinAlbrecht said:
Thanks. I am curious as you mentioned you have no issues, where others have had several; so I thought you had a particular method. Thanks, I'll check em out.
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This is just a thought. But when I installed most of these, I was installing them over system apps or I was moving them to system/app to make them system apps. Maybe that makes a difference.

Anyone using the new Google Keyboard? I found out you can type a whole sentence now with the swipe guesture without raising your finger. The space bar is recognized as a swipe input now. I think the developer(s) of the Swype keyboard did that not that long ago but now its in the stock keyboard. Just thought I'd share.

When you were running on jelly bean, did you had any problems receiving or sending any MMS on hangouts?

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Anyone using the new Google Keyboard? I found out you can type a whole sentence now with the swipe guesture without raising your finger. The space bar is recognized as a swipe input now. I think the developer(s) of the Swype keyboard did that not that long ago but now its in the stock keyboard. Just thought I'd share.
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That's awesome! TIL

Would it work to add the priv - app folder? Would it be that simple?
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