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[MOD]Remove Watermark Windows 8 RTM Build 9200

View attachment WIN_8_RTM9200_WATERMARK.rar
You have guide here how to take ownership and replace the files, i just moded the files for new RTM release.
http://www.yethz.com/more-tips-and-tricks/remove-watermark-in-windows-8-consumer-preview-build-8250/2121/
Tested on:
Code:
MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.8.ENTERPRISE-N.RTM.X64.VOLUME.ENGLISH
Should work on other english version too..

ivicask said:
View attachment 1244535
You have guide here how to take ownership and replace the files, i just moded the files for new RTM release.
http://www.yethz.com/more-tips-and-tricks/remove-watermark-in-windows-8-consumer-preview-build-8250/2121/
Tested on:
Code:
MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.8.ENTERPRISE-N.RTM.X64.VOLUME.ENGLISH
Should work on other english version too..
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what about the Activation Watermark?? it want remove, only the build watermark has been removed, any idea?

christosk89 said:
what about the Activation Watermark?? it want remove, only the build watermark has been removed, any idea?
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I will look into it tomorow, but theres big chance you can only remove that by actuely activating the windows..there are allready some KMS tricks for activating windows for 120 days, but cant help you with that, there was some info on winunleaked but got removed..

Activation Watermark
christosk89 said:
what about the Activation Watermark?? it want remove, only the build watermark has been removed, any idea?
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There is a quick fix but only seem to work for a little while.
1. You start command prompt with admin rights
2. Write "slmgr /rearm" and press enter
When it comes to RTM build watermark, It worked but I had a bit of a problem replacing the shell32.dll.mui file. But I fixed this by renaming the file and then just copying the file in to the correct folder.
Hope this helps.

currently all the volume rtm have been activated by kms server
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imho this thread should be locked as im almost 100% sure that you got this from sites as WAREZ as it is not released yet.

fma965 said:
imho this thread should be locked as im almost 100% sure that you got this from sites as WAREZ as it is not released yet.
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The mods said this type of discussion is okay as long as there are no download links to the leaked OS, or any methods of permanently activating it. Neither of said things are in this thread.
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Yes, this has been sent to RTM... Yes, people CAN have it, legally and fully activated.
However, if you have the watermarks, it is NOT activated, nor is it Illegal to use and run this way. This is a trial period for you to use and then you will be forced to activate to keep using.
Any discussions around how to bypass/extend this trial period, or discussions on how to get the information to do so should be prohibited as that is not part of the usage agreement when installed as trial.
Removing the watermark is a grey area, however, not really "illegal".
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Legal is possible, even if it is not available retail.

Talderon said:
Yes, this has been sent to RTM... Yes, people CAN have it, legally and fully activated.
However, if you have the watermarks, it is NOT activated, nor is it Illegal to use and run this way. This is a trial period for you to use and then you will be forced to activate to keep using.
Any discussions around how to bypass/extend this trial period, or discussions on how to get the information to do so should be prohibited as that is not part of the usage agreement when installed as trial.
Removing the watermark is a grey area, however, not really "illegal".
Legal is possible, even if it is not available retail.
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That screenshot doesn't prove you own it legally though
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Well if MOD think this is warez remove it, sure.
But this is basically visual mod, and DOESNT affect activation in any way!
And still you get that big watermark over all applications telling you you need to activate windows, so not even this helps much :/

fma965 said:
That screenshot doesn't prove you own it legally though
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True enough I guess. Regardless, I do own it legally. If not, my employer would have issues since they made the product.

Talderon said:
True enough I guess. Regardless, I do own it legally. If not, my employer would have issues since they made the product.
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You work for Microsoft! When's the next Xbox coming out?
Lol jk you probably don't know and can't tell either I just couldn't resist.
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Talderon said:
True enough I guess. Regardless, I do own it legally. If not, my employer would have issues since they made the product.
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Yeah don't get me wrong I couldn't care less if you own it made it or pirated it was just saying that screen showed no proof
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Great.. Thanks a lot for sharing the tutorial..

I followed all the steps but it won't let me replace shell32.dll.mui, I get a window saying "Folder In Use" ... "the action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program... try again" I closed everything I could but I still can't replace the file, any ideas why?

KurtHustle said:
I followed all the steps but it won't let me replace shell32.dll.mui, I get a window saying "Folder In Use" ... "the action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program... try again" I closed everything I could but I still can't replace the file, any ideas why?
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Same problem here

works as expected, but Test Mode watermark is still there. can anybody add this ability in this mod???
Thnxxxx

KurtHustle said:
I followed all the steps but it won't let me replace shell32.dll.mui, I get a window saying "Folder In Use" ... "the action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program... try again" I closed everything I could but I still can't replace the file, any ideas why?
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Rename the original file first then restart explorer.exe from task manager now replace/copy the modded file to the location where the renamed file..
That works for me, hope yours too. Thanks.
PS. Dont forget to restart PC after replacing all files and before restart do the command prompt thingy as administrator as what on the tutorial says.
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It removed half the Watermark for me. Still got "Build xxxx"

capriciousmike said:
It removed half the Watermark for me. Still got "Build xxxx"
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Have u tried the mcbuild command as administrator and restart your pc?
Proud user of Google Nexus 4 and Samsung G-SIII

[MOD/WIP] Screen Mode is here! Sort of..

I've managed to 'unlock' screen mode on our US Galaxy S IIIs. However, it doesn't currently change anything, at least from what I can tell.
I'm not sure if we're missing some libs from the international model or what, but if anyone wants to download an international ROM and help figure out what's making it not work, I'd appreciate the help!
I'm attaching a flashable zip as well as instructions on how to enable this yourself.
How-to for devs:
Decompile SecSettings.apk OR extract classes.dex and decompile that.
Navigate to \com\android\settings\DisplaySettings.smali
LOOK FOR:
Code:
const-string v6, "mode"
invoke-virtual {p0, v6}, Lcom/android/settings/DisplaySettings;->findPreference(Ljava/lang/CharSequence;)Landroid/preference/Preference;
REMOVE BELOW:
Code:
invoke-virtual {v7, v6}, Landroid/preference/PreferenceScreen;->removePreference(Landroid/preference/Preference;)Z
SIDE NOTE:
You can also change the invoke-virtual from v7, v6 to v6, v9 and it will still work. However, it will make the "auto adjust screen tone" no longer appear. The key to making screen mode work will more than likely be in this file, or missing libs. Maybe.
Recompile SecSettings or classes.dex and push to phone.
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"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",
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Awesome freeza, will download stock international when I go to Wegmans lol! No WiFi at my apartment
So nothing FC's? Just doesn't change anything?

Did you post the instructions? Or have you not had time to do it yet? I didnt see it in the zip file.

fergie716 said:
Awesome freeza, will download stock international when I go to Wegmans lol! No WiFi at my apartment
So nothing FC's? Just doesn't change anything?
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Yeah. pretty much. At first I had FCs but I solved them, now it just doesn't change anything. It doesn't even show a preview of how it would look if you tapped on one of the options.
I'm assuming either libs are missing, or maybe I just didn't do something right in smali. At any rate, at least I want to narrow down if libs are the issue so I can continue or not.
Thanks for the help, it is much appreciated
Didact74 said:
Did you post the instructions? Or have you not had time to do it yet? I didnt see it in the zip file.
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Instructions will be in the OP in about 5 minutes.

Cool, nice work freeza!

freeza said:
Yeah. pretty much. At first I had FCs but I solved them, now it just doesn't change anything. It doesn't even show a preview of how it would look if you tapped on one of the options.
I'm assuming either libs are missing, or maybe I just didn't do something right in smali. At any rate, at least I want to narrow down if libs are the issue so I can continue or not.
Thanks for the help, it is much appreciated
Instructions will be in the OP in about 5 minutes.
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Thanks! Will check it out man
Here is a video going through the various screen modes. I hope it's not HW dependent and it's just a lib issue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zDlaax-boY

instead of "REMOVE" do you mean "Change to"?
I cant find that second line of code in my DisplaySettings.smali

Didact74 said:
instead of "REMOVE" do you mean "Change to"?
I cant find that second line of code in my DisplaySettings.smali
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I should have clarified. The line you wanna remove is slightly below what you look for in the beginning.

Hey freeza, here is the SecSettings.apk from the stock ICS International version
Going over the libs now

Ok so does it work just by flashing ?
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Upstreammiami said:
Ok so does it work just by flashing ?
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The options appear and you're able to change them, but nothing happens, as of yet.

freeza said:
The options appear and you're able to change them, but nothing happens, as of yet.
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On cool thanks there's always hope lol
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Here are all of the libs that are in the International version but are not in the Sprint version
I can upload all the libs that differentiate between the two models if you want

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I dont want to get off track of this thread but i noticed you have the CRT Animation toggle in your settings. Any chace when you get time you could post up a how-to for that mod?
Thanks Freeza

Didact74 said:
I dont want to get off track of this thread but i noticed you have the CRT Animation toggle in your settings. Any chace when you get time you could post up a how-to for that mod?
Thanks Freeza
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Haha you noticed! That's a work in progress but once it's complete i will most definitely post

freeza said:
Haha you noticed! That's a work in progress but once it's complete i will most definitely post
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Tease!

Dup post.....sorry.

Dup Post...sorry

Can't wait for you to incorporate this into your rom!
Devices:
Samsung Galaxy S3
Asus Transformer
Motorola DroidX
Motorola Droid Bionic
Motorola Droid 1
Motorola Cliq
Please Visit www.teendroid.com

You sir are doing great work over here, I am glad you picked up an S3. So much contributed to this phone already, Thanks a lot!

Sprint Native Tethering...smali experts, please!

Let's get this figured out.
Here's the download link to the decompiled smali file that has the verification check in it. (This checks if you're subscribed to Sprint's Hotspot service.)
Here's examples of how it has been hacked on previous devices (both Samsung).
Example 1
Example 2
If a dev knows how to reverse engineer Java, please take a look and see what's needed to be done.
Thanks and hopefully we can get this working on stock ROMs soon.

Ascertion said:
Let's get this figured out.
Here's the download link to the decompiled smali file that has the verification check in it. (This checks if you're subscribed to Sprint's Hotspot service.)
Here's examples of how it has been hacked on previous devices (both Samsung).
Example 1
Example 2
If a dev knows how to reverse engineer Java, please take a look and see what's needed to be done.
Thanks and hopefully we can get this working on stock ROMs soon.
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Why not give it a nice little bounty? I am offering $40 for the developer who figures this out and can apply it to current stock ROMS on the Sprint variant. This can be delivered in any fashion you wish whether it be Paypal or money order but must be tested and proven BEFORE anything can be discussed further! Hopefully this could help motivate!!

I'm in for $40 also.
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Can you give me the entire classes.dex file for the Tethering apk? (or odex file if this is the case) I'm in Europe so I have no access to a Sprint G2.
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Meanwhile I took a blind guess of where the subscriber check is, please test this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/syk1b8zcsqzkzzj/Tethering.smali

Anyone try the file posted by metalboy94 yet?
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Can you give me the entire classes.dex file for the Tethering apk? (or odex file if this is the case) I'm in Europe so I have no access to a Sprint G2.
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Meanwhile I took a blind guess of where the subscriber check is, please test this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/syk1b8zcsqzkzzj/Tethering.smali
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How do you test this?

metalboy94 said:
Can you give me the entire classes.dex file for the Tethering apk? (or odex file if this is the case) I'm in Europe so I have no access to a Sprint G2.
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Meanwhile I took a blind guess of where the subscriber check is, please test this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/syk1b8zcsqzkzzj/Tethering.smali
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There is no Tethering.apk. it's integrated into the LGSettings.apk.
I'll recompile with this one and see if it works shortly.
Sent from my LG-LS980

Thought it was in system/framework/services.jar. That's where the tether.smali I was looking at. Here's the odex. Not at my computer for deodexed.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/97rzlx2z14pnvjn/StockZV8-Odex servicesjar.zip
Will have to look at LG settings also. Not that I knew what I was looking at but now I know to look there also.

metalboy94 said:
Can you give me the entire classes.dex file for the Tethering apk? (or odex file if this is the case) I'm in Europe so I have no access to a Sprint G2.
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Meanwhile I took a blind guess of where the subscriber check is, please test this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/syk1b8zcsqzkzzj/Tethering.smali
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No go. Here's a screenshot of the problem.
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"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",
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
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Here's my files, includes both the stock Services.jar, and the decompiled Services.jar.

Alright. I found something somewhat interesting. Not sure if Sprint's involved in this method, but there's another file called Tethering$EntitlementCheckService.smali file that has a lot of entitlement checks. Most of which appear to be AT&T checks, but some are for different carriers. Can't tell which is Sprint or how to disable them.
You'll find the Tethering$EntitlementCheckService.smali in the same folder you'll find Tethering.smali. I've tried numerous different workarounds but without understanding how things work, I'm taking shots in the dark.

Ascertion said:
Alright. I found something somewhat interesting. Not sure if Sprint's involved in this method, but there's another file called Tethering$EntitlementCheckService.smali file that has a lot of entitlement checks. Most of which appear to be AT&T checks, but some are for different carriers. Can't tell which is Sprint or how to disable them.
You'll find the Tethering$EntitlementCheckService.smali in the same folder you'll find Tethering.smali. I've tried numerous different workarounds but without understanding how things work, I'm taking shots in the dark.
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I have been doing the same in this area for 2 weeks now. I have actually had tether a few times and used for an hour or so. But something changes when i shut off tether and try to re-enable which causes a reboot or breaks my phone.
I can't stop trying even though I know this is above my pay grade.. Glad smarter people are involved now.

Please also try replacing TetherNetwork.smali with this one in services.jar and using stock Tethering.smali. If it doesn't work, I may need logcats as finding the activity name for the 'not allowed' dialog will be a pain.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kseb5y9j113g3xe/TetherNetwork.smali

metalboy94 said:
Please also try replacing TetherNetwork.smali with this one in services.jar and using stock Tethering.smali. If it doesn't work, I may need logcats as finding the activity name for the 'not allowed' dialog will be a pain.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kseb5y9j113g3xe/TetherNetwork.smali
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The not allowed dialog is in the LGsettings.apk under res/values/strings.xml, if that helps.
EDIT: I'm uploading the decompiled LGSettings.apk now and will link shortly.
Testing your tethernetwork.smali.
EDIT2: Tethernetwork.smali didn't work.
Here's the download now to all of the files that should be related to Sprint tether. (It contains LGSettings.apk, and Services.jar. Both Decompiled for you.)
Uploading logcat as we speak.
Sent from my LG-LS980

I will take a look in there - if the file also contains the ID used by android to reference the dialog, we're golden.
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metalboy94 said:
I will take a look in there - if the file also contains the ID used by android to reference the dialog, we're golden.
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
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Here's the log cat.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9olaqsv61pp2di1/2013-12-20-13-18-19.txt
Sent from my LG-LS980

metalboy94 said:
I will take a look in there - if the file also contains the ID used by android to reference the dialog, we're golden.
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks for your support, this is just a little bit messier than what I usually do (cracks for removing root checks or *ahem* activating premium features).

metalboy94 said:
Thanks for your support, this is just a little bit messier than what I usually do (cracks for removing root checks or *ahem* activating premium features).
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Much respect for trying...considering you don't even own this device. I'll be more than happy to continue testing your attempts, though.
Sent from my LG-LS980

Ascertion said:
Much respect for trying...considering you don't even own this device. I'll be more than happy to continue testing your attempts, though.
Sent from my LG-LS980
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So far I know the intent that launches the dialog is "lge.tethernetwork.action.NETWORK_ERROR_DIALOG". This does not sound well, but let's see if it really comes from the network.

I've hit a pretty big roadblock.
_L5:
if (Tethering.access$1900(_fld1) != null) {
Tethering.access$1900(_fld1).showAuthErrorDialog();
return flag;
showAuthErrorDialog triggers the dialog you're getting when trying to activate tethering. However this block is part of a switch-case sequence which is not fully decompiled (tried with 2 different Java decompilers), so I cannot grab the value of whatever is checked for this block to run.
I tried JD-GUI and JAD. Anyone know of any others?

metalboy94 said:
I've hit a pretty big roadblock.
_L5:
if (Tethering.access$1900(_fld1) != null) {
Tethering.access$1900(_fld1).showAuthErrorDialog();
return flag;
showAuthErrorDialog triggers the dialog you're getting when trying to activate tethering. However this block is part of a switch-case sequence which is not fully decompiled (tried with 2 different Java decompilers), so I cannot grab the value of whatever is checked for this block to run.
I tried JD-GUI and JAD. Anyone know of any others?
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Which file is it and I'll attempt to get it decompiled for you. Is there a way to change the script there to just remove the check so it doesn't refer to that dialog?
Sent from my LG-LS980

Ascertion said:
Which file is it and I'll attempt to get it decompiled for you. Is there a way to change the script there to just remove the check so it doesn't refer to that dialog?
Sent from my LG-LS980
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Sure there is, in fact I could have done this on a higher level - but I believe this only stops the dialog, and the tethering will still not work. It's worth a shot though. The file I was talking about is Tethering$TetherInterfaceSM$InitialState.smali in services.jar .
I removed the dialog in TetherNetwork.smali. Give it a try: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kseb5y9j113g3xe/TetherNetwork.smali

[MOD][4/14/2014] - Unlocked Tether - Remove Keyboard indicator! - Updated

Removes tether check. Verizon, IMHO, has no right to restrict how you use data. And to charge more for how you use your data is ridiculous.
To me that is like the water company telling me I have to pay more if I want to take a shower vs taking a bath. Its water. This is data. Get over it Verizon.
Updated: 4/14/2014: Fixed some apps have random error code 106 and The Verge App not working.
Big thanks to bajasur for his help!
This is for MJE based ROMS Only!
Same tricked used on every Samsung device ever made...
Original hack posted HERE and ported to Note 3 by me (and all the other devs in there ROMS).
Flash in recovery. Should work fine with Safestrap or unlocked devices...
Works on odex or de-odex. Most custom ROMS have this so I dont recommend using it over any custom ROM.
Designed more so for stock or stock rooted ROMS / Devices.
Two for one special: Also removes the keyboard indicator from the status bar!
Link: Unlocked Tether
Link: Unlocked Tether with No Keyboard indicator
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How to make this mod...
Decompile framework-res
Open /res/values/arrays.xml
Find this:
Code:
<string-array name="config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app">
<item>com.sec.tetheringprovision</item>
<item>com.sec.tetheringprovision.TetheringProvisionActivity</item>
</string-array>
Change it to this:
Code:
<array name="config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app" />
That unlocks tether by telling framework to not look for a check.
Next to get rid of that hideous keyboard indicator (That I admittedly once liked)..
Edit bools.xml and look for ime_notification and turn it from true to false.
Now recompile and pat yourself on the back!

Just wasting space with this post...

Thanks.
Sent from my VZW Galaxy Note 3

scrosler said:
How to make this mod...
Decompile framework-res
Open /res/values/arrays.xml
Find this:
Code:
<string-array name="config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app">
<item>com.sec.tetheringprovision</item>
<item>com.sec.tetheringprovision.TetheringProvisionActivity</item>
</string-array>
Change it to this:
Code:
<array name="config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app" />
That unlocks tether by telling framework to not look for a check.
Next to get rid of that hideous keyboard indicator (That I admittedly once liked)..
Edit bools.xml and look for ime_notification and turn it from true to false.
Now recompile and pat yourself on the back!
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Thanks Scott! I was Going to recompile make the fix and recompile. You saved me some effort and I can test it in my next ROM version.

Southern_mind said:
Thanks.
Sent from my VZW Galaxy Note 3
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YW
ronaldheld said:
Thanks Scott! I was Going to recompile make the fix and recompile. You saved me some effort and I can test it in my next ROM version.
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It's nice when people share, isnt it?

scrosler said:
YW
It's nice when people share, isnt it?
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Yes it is. If these changes work out well I will think about uploading my contribution.

Appreciate ya!!

I don't understand verzion, they be choking and smothering us like an overly attached girl friend. But thank you kindly for those on MJE and can not tether

Thanks works perfectly

tw1n5nak35 said:
I don't understand verzion, they be choking and smothering us like an overly attached girl friend. But thank you kindly for those on MJE and can not tether
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Tell me about it!

is it possible for someone to post an already modified framework-res.apk file or is each phone different?
Mine says this
<string-array name="config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app">
<item>com.samsung.spg</item>
<item>com.samsung.spg.NewSPGActivity</item>
</string-array>
which is different from what this thread says to locate
<string-array name="config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app">
<item>com.sec.tetheringprovision</item>
<item>com.sec.tetheringprovision.TetheringProvisionActivity</item>
</string-array>

That's weird. I go into the res folder and all I see is an images folder. Am I missing something?

sebastianraven said:
That's weird. I go into the res folder and all I see is an images folder. Am I missing something?
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I am having that same problem. What do you do then?
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Thanks for the work you guys do! I am having some trouble though, I flashed this in safe strap, it appears to work fine and my phone tells me it is broadcasting, but my tablet sitting next to it does not "see" the hotspot at all... Any suggestions?
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scrosler said:
Just wasting space with this post...
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Lol, love the honesty!
Thanks for this! What are your thoughts on providing a MOD and/or how-to to remove the bluetooth and sound icons from the status bar?

mattchenzo said:
Thanks for the work you guys do! I am having some trouble though, I flashed this in safe strap, it appears to work fine and my phone tells me it is broadcasting, but my tablet sitting next to it does not "see" the hotspot at all... Any suggestions?
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You ever get a solution to this? My note started doing the same thing. The signal doesn't show on the laptop but phone says its broadcasting.

grandzu said:
My note started doing the same thing. The signal doesn't show on the laptop but phone says its broadcasting.
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"Started"? It worked at first but now does not work? If so then maybe Verizon "fixed" it.
Frank
SGH-I717(AoCP6.4), SM-N900V/MI9(dlV), XDA Premium

Frank Westlake said:
"Started"? It worked at first but now does not work? If so then maybe Verizon "fixed" it.
Frank
SGH-I717(AoCP6.4), SM-N900V/MI9(dlV), XDA Premium
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Figured out what the issue was.
In the Note 3, you can specify the broadcast channel under show advanced options for the hotspot frequency, either 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz. I must have selected 5.0 somehow and my laptop only sees 2.4.
Once I checked 2.4, unchecking 5.0, it started working as it should.

grandzu said:
Once I checked 2.4, unchecking 5.0, it started working as it should.
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Fantastic! Fixed it for me as well.

Users menu

Hi all. I have some issue with Pro 8.4 LTE. I can't find menu with device users(not Google, MS and etc account) for Multiuser. I find information that this menu hove some models of 8,4 but not all. Can I active this menu?
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Do you mean this?
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FluffyR said:
Do you mean this?
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Yes I meam this and I did'n have this menu

Weird. What's it look like then? It just doesn't have users after default applications?
~Galaxy TabPro SM-T320

FluffyR said:
Weird. What's it look like then? It just doesn't have users after default applications?
~Galaxy TabPro SM-T320
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Yes, after Default application I have Battery

Not sure then. Guess you have to wait for someone else to respond. In the mean time try using that live chat with a Samsung techy, maybe they can actually help you on something like this.
~Galaxy TabPro SM-T320

amaectpo said:
Hi all. I have some issue with Pro 8.4 LTE. I can't find menu with device users(not Google, MS and etc account) for Multiuser. I find information that this menu hove some models of 8,4 but not all. Can I active this menu?
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I have the lte model as well and the "users" option is mysteriously missing from the menu but luckily its an easy fix...all u have to do is edit your build.prop and add the line "fw.max_users=5" (not sure but I THINK u can use any number) WITHOUT the quotations to the bottom of the file then save & reboot. I did also edit my secsettings.apk although I don't think that's actually needed for this particular mod but if the above doesnt work then I will upload it for u...on a side note I'm also working on a rom for us lte users but just don't expect anything fancy. I'm simply trying to add back all of the features that I have found to be missing in our tablets but I ran into a SLIGHT problem along the way...I BROKE MY FRICKIN SCREEN! :crying: The bad part is its NOT the glass but the actual lcd that's cracked...the irony is I actually fix this stuff for a living but the device is so new that I cant even find the part which I'm sure will cost an astronomical amount whenever it is. I apologize about the rant but needed to get that off my chest...hope that helps though :highfive:

LTE version , no USERS
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
I have the lte model as well and the "users" option is mysteriously missing from the menu but luckily its an easy fix...all u have to do is edit your build.prop and add the line "fw.max_users=5" (not sure but I THINK u can use any number) WITHOUT the quotations to the bottom of the file then save & reboot. I did also edit my secsettings.apk although I don't think that's actually needed for this particular mod but if the above doesnt work then I will upload it for u...on a side note I'm also working on a rom for us lte users but just don't expect anything fancy. I'm simply trying to add back all of the features that I have found to be missing in our tablets but I ran into a SLIGHT problem along the way...I BROKE MY FRICKIN SCREEN! :crying: The bad part is its NOT the glass but the actual lcd that's cracked...the irony is I actually fix this stuff for a living but the device is so new that I cant even find the part which I'm sure will cost an astronomical amount whenever it is. I apologize about the rant but needed to get that off my chest...hope that helps though :highfive:
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Hi -
im sure you device is rooted , if you can edit the build.prop file, correct? if so - how did you root?
currently my device is unrooted and i can bring the file up (es explorer) but cant save edits. please help me out as i would really like to add multi users.
cheers.
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joefman said:
Hi -
im sure you device is rooted , if you can edit the build.prop file, correct? if so - how did you root?
currently my device is unrooted and i can bring the file up (es explorer) but cant save edits. please help me out as i would really like to add multi users.
cheers.
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i used instructiuon form this dom1n1k. blogspot post (cant post full link) then installed SDFIX to edit as per your post, it works!! thanks.
only thing is that no OTA updates. will have to wait for good ROMs

joefman said:
Hi -
im sure you device is rooted , if you can edit the build.prop file, correct? if so - how did you root?
currently my device is unrooted and i can bring the file up (es explorer) but cant save edits. please help me out as i would really like to add multi users.
cheers.
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i used instructiuon form this dom1n1k. blogspot post (cant post full link) then installed SDFIX to edit as per your post, it works!! thanks.
only thing is that no OTA updates. will have to wait for good ROMs
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:highfive:
glad u got it going...speaking of roms i'm working on one for my fellow LTE users so come on over in the thread & try it out. The file is located in post #3...i'll create a proper thread once i get a bit more feedback
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737936&nocache=1
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