This is more than likely in the wrong section, but I was wondering if someone would be willing to take the time to guide me on editing the build prop file. I've been reading on it yet only find information for putting into the build.prop. I played around with crossix root method but was not receiving root. I was able to obtain root using the ''easy root'' method. I still don't know how to properly edit the build.prop. I am coming over from rooting and modding my LG-P999 (G2x) so I'm not a complete noob,but have never messed with build.props before.
In the end I would like to do the edit that makes our A100 appear as the A500. I have a huge collection of HD games, mainly gameloft titles. I didn't know that upgrading to stock ICS made so many titles unplayable.
I cannot locate a /rootme folder anywhere in the system partition via ESFile explorer, and the only build.prop file I've located is under /system and I'm fairly certain this is not the correct file to edit.
Any information and links will be greatly appreciated.
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This is more than likely in the wrong section, but I was wondering if someone would be willing to take the time to guide me on editing the build prop file. I've been reading on it yet only find information for putting into the build.prop. I played around with crossix root method but was not receiving root. I was able to obtain root using the ''easy root'' method. I still don't know how to properly edit the build.prop. I am coming over from rooting and modding my LG-P999 (G2x) so I'm not a complete noob,but have never messed with build.props before.
In the end I would like to do the edit that makes our A100 appear as the A500. I have a huge collection of HD games, mainly gameloft titles. I didn't know that upgrading to stock ICS made so many titles unplayable.
I cannot locate a /rootme folder anywhere in the system partition via ESFile explorer, and the only build.prop file I've located is under /system and I'm fairly certain this is not the correct file to edit.
Any information and links will be greatly appreciated.
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I would just grab on of linuxsociety's build props from his tread. The ones ending in A500 will change it. Just grab the one that matches your android version, he has them for ICS 4.0.3 (stock), ICS 4.0.4 (cm9), and 4.1.1 (cm10).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799148
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This is more than likely in the wrong section, but I was wondering if someone would be willing to take the time to guide me on editing the build prop file. I've been reading on it yet only find information for putting into the build.prop. I played around with crossix root method but was not receiving root. I was able to obtain root using the ''easy root'' method. I still don't know how to properly edit the build.prop. I am coming over from rooting and modding my LG-P999 (G2x) so I'm not a complete noob,but have never messed with build.props before.
In the end I would like to do the edit that makes our A100 appear as the A500. I have a huge collection of HD games, mainly gameloft titles. I didn't know that upgrading to stock ICS made so many titles unplayable.
I cannot locate a /rootme folder anywhere in the system partition via ESFile explorer, and the only build.prop file I've located is under /system and I'm fairly certain this is not the correct file to edit.
Any information and links will be greatly appreciated.
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Build.prop does sit in /system, that's the correct file you found.
I might suggest using a build.prop from Linux society, there is one for a500 device naming. Its the easy way, not what asked for, but its a start.
Es file manager had an editor that can make changes to build.prop or I would suggest notepad++ it similar for windows. Normal text editors in windows save extra garbage that will break android.
I'm sure others can chime in with additional info.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.
Would I just backup the old one and just copy and paste in the other build file,or is there a special way I need to replace the file? This is starting to take me out of my knowledge zone so this part is new to me.
Thank you both for the information you are providing.
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Would I just backup the old one and just copy and paste in the other build file,or is there a special way I need to replace the file? This is starting to take me out of my knowledge zone so this part is new to me.
Thank you both for the information you are providing.
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Yup, just save the one from the thread. Rename your current build prop from /system, by adding .bak to the name (backup). Then just copy the new one to the directory, making sure it is named 'build.prop'. Then reboot. All this can be done with es file explorer, with root explorer enabled in the options.
Wow. This made it look way harder: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22933062
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Now this is really out of my scope. I got all the way through to being ready to flash CWM but I don't have the SDK Tools, and I know nothing about them! Time to study.
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Now this is really out of my scope. I got all the way through to being ready to flash CWM but I don't have the SDK Tools, and I know nothing about them! Time to study.
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I would just install twrp recovery. Its very easy to use and install. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799148
All you need is the Acer USB driver working and tee twrp install package. http://support.acer.com/product/default.aspx?modelId=3849
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
Yes. The boot loader is unlocked.
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I would just install twrp recovery. Its very easy to use and install. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799148
All you need is the Acer USB driver working and tee twrp install package. http://support.acer.com/product/default.aspx?modelId=3849
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
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twrp installed flawlessly. Thank you for the suggestion.
Moved to correct section..
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Yup, just save the one from the thread. Rename your current build prop from /system, by adding .bak to the name (backup). Then just copy the new one to the directory, making sure it is named 'build.prop'. Then reboot. All this can be done with es file explorer, with root explorer enabled in the options.
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I haven't had the chance to change build.prob on a100 yet (actually going to now) but everytime I've used a modded build.prop. I had to change the permissions to rw-r-r. Pretty sure you have to with a100 too. Just saying cause that's the only step you didn't mention. And I no how much of as pain it is when you mess up changing the build.prop. not fun at all lol
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I haven't had the chance to change build.prob on a100 yet (actually going to now) but everytime I've used a modded build.prop. I had to change the permissions to rw-r-r. Pretty sure you have to with a100 too. Just saying cause that's the only step you didn't mention. And I no how much of as pain it is when you mess up changing the build.prop. not fun at all lol
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Never had to change permissions on my A100 to mod the /system files. The root process will do it.
I tyred once and umm, to put it shortly, YOU MUST change the permissions or be really familiar with Adb and linux and chmod it that way. I think theres a tool in twrp to do it also but I haven't a clue how it works.
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I did as instructed. Worked fine.
Sent from G2x running BuROM v0.2 (root; mod stock 2.3.4) w/ faux's GB kernel 014b2-ext4.
When rooting your making /system writable. Zeronulls "easy" script does it automatically, so most if not all users will not have to do anything. I guess in my instructions I should have mentioned you need root, I kinda thought it was implied as the instructions were written for the OP, which stated he had root access.
Hmm....
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If you are on 3.1 still like I am, I bet you are getting extremely frustrated when the Update notification keeps popping up (Where is that damn never ask me again button??!!)
Well here is the fix! I do not take responsibility if this breaks your xoom, computer, or your face
First try deleting the zip file out of your /cache/ folder (did not work for me)
Then try replacing your build.prop file with the following
***Please note this has been only tested on Tiamat 1.1 rom running Android 3.1****
Instructions:<
ADB:
Extract build.prop to your ADB folder
ADB Remount (should say successful)
ADB push build.prop system/
ADB Reboot
Using Root Explorer, make system writable
move build.prop and replace exisiting
Reboot.
Why dont you want to update?
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Why dont you want to update?
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because the update offers nothing that I don't already have on my rooted and heavily modified version of 3.1.
It takes to long for me to get everything set up just the way I like it, so until an update actually gives us anything worth while, I'm content staying "back" at 3.1, with all the bells& whistles. I can read & write to my sd,overclock, undervolt, read & write to external drives, etc.
What am I missing from 3.2?
-Killed my Swype installation, which was a deal-breaker for me.
I just removed the zip from cache, said instal update then hit cancel when it failed to reboot and haven't had it since
Thanks!
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because the update offers nothing that I don't already have on my rooted and heavily modified version of 3.1.
It takes to long for me to get everything set up just the way I like it, so until an update actually gives us anything worth while, I'm content staying "back" at 3.1, with all the bells& whistles. I can read & write to my sd,overclock, undervolt, read & write to external drives, etc.
What am I missing from 3.2?
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Your right there fella,
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dopediculous said:
I just removed the zip from cache, said instal update then hit cancel when it failed to reboot and haven't had it since
Thanks!
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Where does it cache to?
EDIT - nevermind.. duh.. the cache...
For those wanting to stop the OTA nag, I've found that Solarnz's fix (modpack 3) for the Moray ROM works on the stock ROM as well.
help, i use Root Explorer and rename my build.prop to build.propo, and copy you build.prop in to 3.2 xoom system, after reboot allway stay in the honeycomb logo.... is their anyway to change back my build.propo to build.prop?? thanks~
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help, i use Root Explorer and rename my build.prop to build.propo, and copy you build.prop in to 3.2 xoom system, after reboot allway stay in the honeycomb logo.... is their anyway to change back my build.propo to build.prop?? thanks~
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The file I posted was only for 3.1 Android systems. I would recommend restoring from a Nandroid backup, but if you do not have one you will need to jump on IRC so one of our genius's can assist you on restoring your original files.
I already applied this and I think it works.. Thank you very much...
If you want to edit build prop to emulate a500 to see a500 games and apps from Market on ICS, you can follow crossix root mod and edit the build.prop under /data/local/rootme/loop
Thanks to crossix for his root and help with build prop location for his root method. Please thank him as I would not be able to figure this out if it weren't for him.
Another method root procedure. Can now R/O system folder.
Edit build.prop under /system for this root mod. Thanks to ZeroNull
Make sure to make a back up of original or rename it.
And remember this is for ICS only. HC build.prop mod can be found here.
Here's where I found the a500 ICS build.prop. I downloaded the ICS leak for a500 and extracted the build.prop file in the system folder.
Heres are the lines I edited on my a100 ICS build prop which worked the 1st time around. But according to crossix you probably just need to update the 2 ro.build lines but I havent done it that way yet.
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ro.product.model=A500
ro.product.brand=acer
ro.product.name=a500_ww_gen1
ro.product.device=picasso
ro.product.board=picasso
ro.build.description=a500_ww_gen1-user 4.0.3 IML74K 1328620975 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=acer/a500_ww_gen1/picasso:4.0.3/IML74K/1328620975:user/release-keys
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Save and reboot for it to take effect
Please be careful to edit the exact lines or you may brick your device. If you do brick a hard reset or flash update.zip again should bring the original back.
Crossix mentioned he will eventually work on an enhanced build.prop for us in the future so for now you can use this til then.
Good job.
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I keep getting an error has occured, can't save.
jakob95 said:
I keep getting an error has occured, can't save.
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Once you do crossix root and if its successful you will have a build.prop file in
/data/local/rootme/loop/
You need to edit this one. I think you're editing the one in /system
New root method. Thanks to ZeroNull. Updated OP.
thank you for this tutorial... i modified my build.prop and it works but i have a question for you guys...can anyone see hero of sparta on google play? Because i can not see it.
I edited build.prop under /system using ES File Explorer and the device recognizes it as A500 now, but I still have many apps missing from my Play Store.
eruisi said:
I edited build.prop under /system using ES File Explorer and the device recognizes it as A500 now, but I still have many apps missing from my Play Store.
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If the apps are not compatible with the A500 (or at least stated as so), then those apps will still not be visible.
Theonew said:
If the apps are not compatible with the A500 (or at least stated as so), then those apps will still not be visible.
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How to 100% eliminate this limitation then? Should I install a custom ROM (e.g., CM9 or FLEX-A100-REAPER-RF1-EXTREME-EDITION, etc)?
eruisi said:
How to 100% eliminate this limitation then? Should I install a custom ROM (e.g., CM9 or FLEX-A100-REAPER-RF1-EXTREME-EDITION, etc)?
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Changing your rom will not help in this situation. There is no way to "100%" get rid of that limitation but there are ways to lessen it. You could try editing your build.prop to some other tab which lists those apps as compatible.
Taking this down for now, I have a rom coming out tonight
Hey all, some of you may know me from other sammy forums. I currently don't have a galaxy s iii yet, so am limited to what I can do in terms of development at the moment, but would like to release some build prop tweaks for you guys to get things running a little smoother.
The build.prop is attached at the bottom, just unzip and adb push to /system or place it there using root explorer and change permissions to match the existing file.. Enjoy, I will have more to come soon
For the latest lf9 Update.
Awesome to see you here! Used Blazer on my SII right up until last month! Can't wait to see whats in store.
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Awesome to see you here! Used Blazer on my SII right up until last month! Can't wait to see whats in store.
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Glad to be here.
Gonna see that Blazer revamped? Lol happy to see you here blazer rom best ever
What will this do? Sorry never really done anything with my build prop before.
bizdady said:
What will this do? Sorry never really done anything with my build prop before.
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Just some tweaks for things like touch responsiveness, picture quality, network tweaks, etc.
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If we place it there with root explorer should we unzip it first? or place the zip there also?
Edit: Should we reboot the phone after adding this to the system folder? How is it activated? Thank you in advance
Unzipped, moved to /system, and replaced file. Tried a reboot but no dice. I suggest you know for sure that a mod is going to work before you post. No disrespect
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Unzipped, moved to /system, and replaced file. Tried a reboot but no dice. I suggest you know for sure that a mod is going to work before you post. No disrespect
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Did you change permissions? And what do you mean by no dice? Won't boot? Don't notice a difference? Phone runs worse?
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Did you change permissions? And what do you mean by no dice? Won't boot? Don't notice a difference? Phone runs worse?
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Phone wouldn't reboot at all, and if the permissions needed to be changed why wouldn't the OP say something about that?
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swampy67 said:
Phone wouldn't reboot at all, and if the permissions needed to be changed why wouldn't the OP say something about that?
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Probably just forgot. For future reference, It's something you should always do when replacing a system file. Change permissions to match the existing file.
Specialksg1 said:
Probably just forgot. For future reference, It's something you should always do when replacing a system file. Change permissions to match the existing file.
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Thanks for that tid bit. Wasn't trying to bash OP, I just wanna clear things up.
I just placed in system folder then rebooted no issues. Nice to see ya here phantom
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ghostzyden said:
I just placed in system folder then rebooted no issues. Nice to see ya here phantom
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Maybe I'm just an idiot, I'll give it another shot
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I placed the build.prop file in the /system directory and gave it a reboot. My phone didn't show the boot animation. Wouldn't boot at all. I had to restore from a nandroid.
I used root explorer. Perhaps it can only be done using adb?
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Hiro14 said:
I placed the build.prop file in the /system directory and gave it a reboot. My phone didn't show the boot animation. Wouldn't boot at all. I had to restore from a nandroid.
I used root explorer. Perhaps it can only be done using adb?
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I used root explorer and had no problems.
I'll re-download and try again tomorrow.
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There seems to be a bunch of different root explorer apps in the play store.. Is one better than another? and if so please recommend.
Tsudeily said:
There seems to be a bunch of different root explorer apps in the play store.. Is one better than another? and if so please recommend.
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I think most people will agree that root explorer by speed software is one of the, if not the best file manager on the play store
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This mod is for the latest ota update. As I said I don't have a device to test has it worked for anyone. Also, if any flashaholics would like to test for me PM me, I will send you my gtalk account info. I am working on cooking up a rom, without a device though I will need testers.
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Hello, I recently rooted my phone as so I can have google wallet on my S3. I used a build prop hack and a modded google wallet apk so I can use it (It works great btw!!! ) but now when I go back to change my build prop back to what its supposed to be and save it. Ill reboot my phone for changes to take effect and itll go into a boot loop. Ill have to go into recovery mode to restore a working nanodroid and im stuck with the same build prop. The build prop has my phone listed as a htc jewel and when i DL certain apps from market its says your device is not comptabile, but i know it should be, come on it's a S3. I tried download brothers in arms and it wouldnt install, i had brothers in arms on my htc sensation no problem.....help....help....help
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Install a different ROM and don't bother with the build.prop change?
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Make sure there is a blank line at the end of your build.prop.
I dont know if that'll cause your problem but if there is no blank line it won't be read.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Make sure there is a blank line at the end of your build.prop.
I dont know if that'll cause your problem but if there is no blank line it won't be read.
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Check the screen shot below. I edited those lines so I can having working wallet. I know what the default values should be, but are you saying when i edit those back, put a space afterwards? Just wanna make sure i follow what youre saying
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So you used the Jewel code to get Wallet installed? Then signed up and everything, changed the code back to the S3...But it won't stick? Are you using Root Explorer? I think you may have to use that program... I remember reading that if you use ES explorer... It doesn't save the changes or something like that.
So maybe just try using a different explorer to edit and save the file?
No, you shouldn't need a space after the values you entered.
The blank space needs to be at the very end of the build.prop. The very last line should be a line with nothing in it.
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Honestly, make sure everything is correct. No typos what so ever. I made a recovery script that was missing a " ; " symbol and it wouldn't work. Typos are very picky when editing build.prop files or any text file in the system.
And what I would do,
Flash the ROM you currently are running
Make a copy of the default build.prop
Make your edits
Reboot
Then restore the backup. Don't edit anything, just restore the backup. If using root explorer, it creates a backup for you. So what I do is rename the build.prop.bak file and get rid of .bak file extension. Then reboot.
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I completely forgot about the automatic backup in root explorer. Good call.
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I completely forgot about the automatic backup in root explorer. Good call.
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GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
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Suppose to use root explorer to change out the build prop, after the google prepaid card is up and running, open back up root explorer, delete the build prop and rename the backup build prop to original build.prop and you should be ready to go. I had it happen once where I couldn't download anything on the market til I realize I forgot to change back the build prop
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Suppose to use root explorer to change out the build prop, after the google prepaid card is up and running, open back up root explorer, delete the build prop and rename the backup build prop to original build.prop and you should be ready to go. I had it happen once where I couldn't download anything on the market til I realize I forgot to change back the build prop
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Always make a copy and save it on your computer... use android comander its most simple way to download stuff from android to computer using ADB its just ADB with windows interface... awesome for simple stuff that your to lazy to use ADb for.
I am trying to Deodex my rom in my phone. I've customized it and i want to extract it to the PC. Then I will deodex it with the DSIDXA Kitchen and then I will put it back.
How can i extract the rom in a form that the kitchen can use.
I tried CWM Touch 6.0.1.2 backup, export and image. The backup as both normal and tar.
None of them were compatible with the kitchen.
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks in advance....
Hmm. I thought it could use the nandroid img.
Did you rename the extension to.img?
Otherwise just grab the firmware for the build you want and use it instead.
Stickies in development.
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Hmm. I thought it could use the nandroid img.
Did you rename the extension to.img?
Otherwise just grab the firmware for the build you want and use it instead.
Stickies in development.
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from tar to img?
No it should be something like .ext4.cwm
I know in twrp its .ext4.win
Dont know if itll work but u can try.
Why not just use the original fw?
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No it should be something like .ext4.cwm
I know in twrp its .ext4.win
Dont know if itll work but u can try.
Why not just use the original fw?
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Because I have made several mods to the stock roms on the phone already (beats, using supersu, pimp my room, debloating, etc). And I don't feel like having to redo all of that.
There must be a simple way to do this. This is at least one of the ways that stock rom images are acquired so they can get posted.
In ClockWorkMod i have tried all of the following:
from the backup and restore menu
Create image.zip
Backup to external sdcard dup format
Backup to external sedcard tar format
None of them worked.
For image.zipo I copied the image.zip file and tried it zipped and unzipped and neither way worked.
For backup I copied all of the files from the /mnt/extSdCard/clockworkmod/backup/<DateOfTheBackup> directory.
I must be missing something stupid here
Thanks again...
Ok. Lets try something entirely different. Find a tool called Apk Manager, (google wanam apk manager ics).
Now extract all your files into a folder, or if you prefer you can plug into the computer and do adb pull /system.
Install/set up apk manager per instructions you should see where you download it. Then basically follow instructions to deodex the app and framework folders.
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Ok. Lets try something entirely different. Find a tool called Apk Manager, (google wanam apk manager ics).
Now extract all your files into a folder, or if you prefer you can plug into the computer and do adb pull /system.
Install/set up apk manager per instructions you should see where you download it. Then basically follow instructions to deodex the app and framework folders.
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thanks for your help. That will deodex my rom but not let me load it into the kitchen.
deodexing is just step one towards my attempts at themeing.
how can i download the rom from my phone so i can use it in the kitchen.
Thanks again...
Well, it not only would deodex, but you can also use apk mgr to decompile, mod/theme, recompile....pretty much do everything you want to do.
But if you are insistent on the kitchen, use tge stock fw to get started, then adb pull your system and plug your files in place of the ones from the stock fw.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Well, it not only would deodex, but you can also use apk mgr to decompile, mod/theme, recompile....pretty much do everything you want to do.
But if you are insistent on the kitchen, use tge stock fw to get started, then adb pull your system and plug your files in place of the ones from the stock fw.
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Thanks i will give it a try.
I still would like learn how to copy the rom image in a kitchen compatible format.
Thank you again...
Ill look over dsixdas instructions to see. I know it should be possible to do, I just havent used it that way.
Itll be a bit later before I can look though.
Have you read through his threads here and the one he links to. Hes got pretty detailed instructions.
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Ill look over dsixdas instructions to see. I know it should be possible to do, I just havent used it that way.
Itll be a bit later before I can look though.
Have you read through his threads here and the one he links to. Hes got pretty detailed instructions.
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Thank you for your time and effort. I did wade through some of them but most of them seem to assume that you already have the rom image. I guess I'm just trying to do thinks backwards. I get like that sometimes, just ask my wife
I really appreciate your help. It's really difficult to not be a newb but trying to learn something new when you know half of what you are doing.
Please there's no real rush my phone is up and running fine just trying to tweak it a bit more.
Thanks....
Hi, did you manage to get an image of your current ROM?
The easiest way is to use Root Explorer and the "Zip this folder" option, by long-pressing on the system folder.
Another way is to use ADB:
e.g. #1 (Copy all files and folders to your PC)
Type on your PC:
Code:
mkdir my_system_dir
adb pull /system my_system_dir
e.g. #2 (Pull all files into an image file)
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p14 /system
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 of=/sdcard/system.img
Likewise, I believe you could do the same for the boot.img (mmcblk0p7).