see the following article.. can someone post a copy of their build.prop b4 firmware upgrade or confirm that it is rooting the phone that blocks you seeing protected apps.
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...ected-app-market-fix-tutorial-build-prop.html
suddenly sling mobile and other protected apps i paid for no longer appear in the market place..
thanks
ok everyone here is a fix for the problem.. i downloaded the original dump of xxjf3 that was posted and modifed the build.prop of my jf7 and here is the file..
here is a link with instructions (note you will have to checkin after installing and reboot)
i didnt use adb i prefer root explorer
in some terminal emulator sufs i copied the original in case i need and also ftpd off the system
ie
su
cd /system
cp build.prop build.prop.orig
then go in root explorer and copy the new one over the one in /system
then reboot
then checkin (the new build.prop: *#*#2432546#*#*)
then reboot again
(make sure you unzip the file first)
i can now see slingplayer again in search in marketplace..
probably would not use same modified build.propr with diff. f/w than jf7 but same approach works
note: if you are going to do this yourself make sure you strip the dos cr off before uploading i use a program called stripcr attached here.. (assuming you are editing on a pc)
here is the original post where i got the idea from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=687371
Ok so i'm just wondering if there is a way to go into an existing bootanimation file and add a wav file into the sequence of the description text file. And also where would you put the wav file in the zip file. Also can you do this without using ADB, not a big fan of it(meaning I don't know how to use it) It should just be as easy as throwing the file in the zip file and writing the new description text code to run it properly. Just I don't know how. please help
What ROM are you on? How did you get your current boot animation onto your phone w/o adb?
I used Ava-froyoZ2, and for the bootanimation i downloaded one put it on the root of my sdcard and then using root explorer i moved that file to /system/customize/resources then pasted it in there. So all i need to know is how to put a wav file in the bootanimation zip file and write the description text so it'll execute that file.
It's not a wave file it's mp3. It is also not part of the bootanomation zip, it is its own file. Search the forums for pushboot and use that. You should learn to use adb because from your questions in here you more than likely will boot loop your phone and have to nand restore just to get out of it. I have fixed bootloops with adb many times and I now only keep a solid backup of my rom once every 2 weeks.
Ok, secondly; With that rom or if it even is the rom, it doesn't allow me to put my phone in debugging. I have ADB blah blah blah just i'm not that good with CMD, but it never recognizes my phone due to that fact of the debugging. When I go into the settings I can check it and uncheck it. So I don't know what that problem could be.
Hey, I flashed CWM using the SGS3 Snapdragon ToolKit and everything seemed to go fine, Odin restarted the phone after the flash was completed. I was going to install a custom ROM and tried booting into CWM and the phone would only boot into the stock recovery. Not sure what I did wrong as I followed the directions in the ToolKit application. Anyone have a clue why the phone will still only load into the stock recovery?
Happened to me as well. I managed to sort it out by installing CWM and then renaming /system/recovery-from-boot.p to recovery-from-boot.p-bak (or whatever). I read somewhere here that that script would launch on reboot and overwrite the recovery with stock.
Good luck!
I see the file there, but it won't let me edit the file name. I went back and rooted the phone just to make sure that I would have permission to edit the file name and it still won't let me. I'm trying to use ES file explorer to do it, and I have the root explorer option enabled.
Does that file explorer app have an option to flip between read-only and read/write mode? I used Root Explorer - which defaults to read-only - and switched to read-write for the rename.
Hey Guys,
Yep, I know there are a whole lot of threads for imei problem fix, but I've seen a lot of threads with solutions only working either for stock rom, or there is some random imei showing up on your device. This is a thread on fixing imei problem working for custom ROMs. Yes! . I have tried this AOSP Extended and Resurrection Remix OS 5.8.3 both by mohancm and I'm pretty sure it will work on any custom ROM. This fix is based on partitions backup from your stock rom, so there will be no issues.
This solution was given by Senior Member @KaMyKaSii, so all thanks to him! Lets get started!
Requirements:
1) Your device ( Obviously )
2) Stock ROM Marshmallow.
3) Rooted Device
4) Maui Meta 3G/ SN Write Tool (Optional)
Procedure:
1) If you are on Custom Rom, flash marshmallow stock ROM (Search the forums, there a lot of threads), using SP Flash Tools.
2) After going to stock rom, next step is unlocking bootloader, there are many threads on doing this, but I'll sum it up here if you
want:
i) Go to Developer Settings>OEM Unlocking. Enable the option. Also enable USB Debugging Mode.
ii) Connect to a computer and open adb on it. Check if the device is connected using the command
Code:
adb devices
iii) now use the command
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
In fastboot use this command to unlock bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Do as it says and reboot.
iv) Now again after rebooting go to bootloader and flash TWRP.
3) Root your device by flashing MagiskSU or SuperSU.
4) Now, download and install FX File Explorer from play store, Open it and enable Root Access from Settings>Add-Ons And
Themes in file explorer.
5) Now go back and open System (Root) folder in file explorer.
Note: If you haven't already restored, restore your imei, bluetooth address and serial number using Maui Meta or SN Write Tool.
6) In system root, grant Root permissions, and go to dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name folder.
7) In that folder, copy the files mentioned below:
Code:
expdb
nvdata
nvram
proinfo
protect1
protect2
secro
8) Copy these files in some place where it is safe ( I have copied it to Internal Storage in a folder named PartitionsBackup)..
9) Next, go back to root folder again, and open data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI and copy the MP0B_001 file to internal storage. Do Not copy this file in the same place as the previous files, but remember where you have copied this file.
These are all the partitions that store the device's IMEI .
10) After copying everything mentioned, Reboot to recovery and flash the desired Custom Rom.
11) Make sure the rom is rooted, and again install FX File Explorer from play store, enable root access as above.
Do Not Forget To Backup Everything Before Doing Anything!
12) Now select the files that you have copied in internal storage (Assuming PartitionsBackup). And copy those files. ( Note: Do Not Copy the MP0B_001 file!)
13) Now open root folder, go to dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name folder and paste all the files you have copied, and if asked select Merge/Overwrite files.
14) Reboot.
15) Now go back to internal storage, copy the MP0B_001 file where you have saved it. Go back to root folder and open data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI and copy the file, select Merge/Overwrite. Now long press the file and select Security, update permissions as Read, Write for both root and radio. Dis-select everything else.
16) Reboot aand Done! Voila ! You should get back the IMEI for your device :victory:
I know its a long post, but it works for Custom ROMs.!
Hope it helps!
Hit Thanks If you feel it works! :highfive:
can you please help me on step 13 because every time i reboot the device the by-name folder contents reset to the original value. my by-name folder backup is 72 mb while when i look in the folder after i reboot it is only 170 bytes
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also when i wait for a while after rebooting for like 4-6 hours when i looked at my baseband and imei it is not unknown anymore
and my sim is restored but when i reboot again the baseband value and imei is set back to unknown. this happened even before im not following your solution. can it be a hardware issue? would really appreciate any help thx
Cyteezy said:
can you please help me on step 13 because every time i reboot the device the by-name folder contents reset to the original value. my by-name folder backup is 72 mb while when i look in the folder after i reboot it is only 170 bytes
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also when i wait for a while after rebooting for like 4-6 hours when i looked at my baseband and imei it is not unknown anymore
and my sim is restored but when i reboot again the baseband value and imei is set back to unknown. this happened even before im not following your solution. can it be a hardware issue? would really appreciate any help thx
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I didn't get you. Do not backup the whole by-name folder. Just copy the files mentioned above. And when you go into the custom ROM, just restore the files copied in the same by-name folder.
No. It might not be a hardware problem.
PraneethMv said:
Hey Guys,
Yep, I know there are a whole lot of threads for imei problem fix, but I've seen a lot of threads with solutions only working either for stock rom, or there is some random imei showing up on your device. This is a thread on fixing imei problem working for custom ROMs. Yes! . I have tried this AOSP Extended and Resurrection Remix OS 5.8.3 both by mohancm and I'm pretty sure it will work on any custom ROM. This fix is based on partitions backup from your stock rom, so there will be no issues.
This solution was given by Senior Member @KaMyKaSii, so all thanks to him! Lets get started!
Requirements:
1) Your device ( Obviously )
2) Stock ROM Marshmallow.
3) Rooted Device
4) Maui Meta 3G/ SN Write Tool (Optional)
Procedure:
1) If you are on Custom Rom, flash marshmallow stock ROM (Search the forums, there a lot of threads), using SP Flash Tools.
2) After going to stock rom, next step is unlocking bootloader, there are many threads on doing this, but I'll sum it up here if you
want:
i) Go to Developer Settings>OEM Unlocking. Enable the option. Also enable USB Debugging Mode.
ii) Connect to a computer and open adb on it. Check if the device is connected using the command
Code:
adb devices
iii) now use the command
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
In fastboot use this command to unlock bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Do as it says and reboot.
iv) Now again after rebooting go to bootloader and flash TWRP.
3) Root your device by flashing MagiskSU or SuperSU.
4) Now, download and install FX File Explorer from play store, Open it and enable Root Access from Settings>Add-Ons And
Themes in file explorer.
5) Now go back and open System (Root) folder in file explorer.
Note: If you haven't already restored, restore your imei, bluetooth address and serial number using Maui Meta or SN Write Tool.
6) In system root, grant Root permissions, and go to dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name folder.
7) In that folder, copy the files mentioned below:
Code:
expdb
nvdata
nvram
proinfo
protect1
protect2
secro
8) Copy these files in some place where it is safe ( I have copied it to Internal Storage in a folder named PartitionsBackup)..
9) Next, go back to root folder again, and open data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI and copy the MP0B_001 file to internal storage. Do Not copy this file in the same place as the previous files, but remember where you have copied this file.
These are all the partitions that store the device's IMEI .
10) After copying everything mentioned, Reboot to recovery and flash the desired Custom Rom.
11) Make sure the rom is rooted, and again install FX File Explorer from play store, enable root access as above.
Do Not Forget To Backup Everything Before Doing Anything!
12) Now select the files that you have copied in internal storage (Assuming PartitionsBackup). And copy those files. ( Note: Do Not Copy the MP0B_001 file!)
13) Now open root folder, go to dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name folder and paste all the files you have copied, and if asked select Merge/Overwrite files.
14) Reboot.
15) Now go back to internal storage, copy the MP0B_001 file where you have saved it. Go back to root folder and open data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI and copy the file, select Merge/Overwrite. Now long press the file and select Security, update permissions as Read, Write for both root and radio. Dis-select everything else.
16) Reboot aand Done! Voila ! You should get back the IMEI for your device :victory:
I know its a long post, but it works for Custom ROMs.!
Hope it helps!
Hit Thanks If you feel it works! :highfive:
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Can anyone help me in restoring IMEI in stock ROM?
While flashing using SN writer or maui meta tool it says "Have been in meta mode. Long press power button to normal reboot". After that nothing. It boots back and I still see the INVALID IMEI message.
MisledMew said:
Hey Guys,
Yep, I know there are a whole lot of threads for imei problem fix, but I've seen a lot of threads with solutions only working either for stock rom, or there is some random imei showing up on your device. This is a thread on fixing imei problem working for custom ROMs. Yes! . I have tried this AOSP Extended and Resurrection Remix OS 5.8.3 both by mohancm and I'm pretty sure it will work on any custom ROM. This fix is based on partitions backup from your stock rom, so there will be no issues.
This solution was given by Senior Member @KaMyKaSii, so all thanks to him! Lets get started!
Requirements:
1) Your device ( Obviously )
2) Stock ROM Marshmallow.
3) Rooted Device
4) Maui Meta 3G/ SN Write Tool (Optional)
Procedure:
1) If you are on Custom Rom, flash marshmallow stock ROM (Search the forums, there a lot of threads), using SP Flash Tools.
2) After going to stock rom, next step is unlocking bootloader, there are many threads on doing this, but I'll sum it up here if you
want:
i) Go to Developer Settings>OEM Unlocking. Enable the option. Also enable USB Debugging Mode.
ii) Connect to a computer and open adb on it. Check if the device is connected using the command
iii) now use the command
In fastboot use this command to unlock bootloader Do as it says and reboot.
iv) Now again after rebooting go to bootloader and flash TWRP.
3) Root your device by flashing MagiskSU or SuperSU.
4) Now, download and install FX File Explorer from play store, Open it and enable Root Access from Settings>Add-Ons And
Themes in file explorer.
5) Now go back and open System (Root) folder in file explorer.
Note: If you haven't already restored, restore your imei, bluetooth address and serial number using Maui Meta or SN Write Tool.
6) In system root, grant Root permissions, and go to dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name folder.
7) In that folder, copy the files mentioned below:
Can anyone help me in restoring IMEI in stock ROM?
While flashing using SN writer or maui meta tool it says "Have been in meta mode. Long press power button to normal reboot". After that nothing. It boots back and I still see the INVALID IMEI message.
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SN write tool can be a little complicated to do. I personally prefer Maui Meta 3G. You can search for guides on SN write tool. There are many....
Facing problem with maui meta 3g
On my mobile it shows its in "Have been in meta mode. Long press power button to normal reboot".
it won't work ahead .... some error like kernel checksum and no permission grant type.. rather i installed drivers of mediatek its not working...
plz help out
Ni$hant said:
On my mobile it shows its in "Have been in meta mode. Long press power button to normal reboot".
it won't work ahead .... some error like kernel checksum and no permission grant type.. rather i installed drivers of mediatek its not working...
plz help out
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Do you have all drivers installed correctly? ADB, VCOM, USB Drivers?
Also, That message screen is Meta Mode. From that screen only you can do the IMEI process.
Note: This Only works for stock rom. Use this guide.
https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-12328.html
For custom Roms, use my guide.
Device: Lenovo A2016a40 (MY6735M) also known as Lenovo vibe b
Android Version - 6.0 Marshmallow
I can't find any folder named 'nvram' on 'data' directory of root folder
Hi,
i want to perform below things on my mi mix 2 :
1. Delete a CONF file located in /system/vendor/etc .
2. Have stock recovery and do not need root thereafter.
Is there any way i can do that like through adb or something so that i don't have to flash SUPERSU and root my phone. This deletion of system file is only a onetime activity and i do not need root on my phone.
Thanks in advance!
Hey Guys, you reply is awaited please. Whole purpose of above request is that if i root and delete that file, i need to flash full OTA everytime and delete that file again. So if without root i could delete that file, full OTA wouldn't need to be flashed.
you can try with adb in recovery, but you must have twrp
thriller76 said:
you can try with adb in recovery, but you must have twrp
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Could you please list the commands /steps to do so.. I want to delete a file from system/vendor folder..
You must unlock bootloader, install twrp recovery, reboot to recovery and you can delete files from filemanager in recovery