Hello everyone.
I have created an AIO tool for the Sprint LG Optimus G. (G AIO, or GAIO).
I am trying to spur up more people to get interested in rooting and unlocking their devices to get more action around here. I have coded this AIO tool quickly to help those who can not find root/unlock information, are too lazy to do it, or don't know how to use it.
The AIO tool supports both Linux and Windows (Not sure about Mac OS X, please don't test on Mac because I won't know the outcome).
The tool supports both unlocking the bootloader and rooting the device via Linux AND Windows. The AIO tool is programmed in Java to allow that to happen.
Before I continue, I would like to point out I did not make the unlock/root methods.
Credits for the Root method:
Bin4y
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Credits for the Unlock method:
thecubed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002984
Here is a screenshot of the program under Windows:
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I have released the source to Github for all to see and use:
https://github.com/The-Shadow/lg_optimus_g_aio/
Current Version: 1.50
Download:
gaio.dark-hosting.net
Changelog:
Code:
1.50:
Fixed root detection bug
Automate root scripts. You no longer have to press '1' to activate the scripts
Add confirmation dialog for rooting, unlocking, installing recovery etc.
Fixed bug where adb server was not killed on application close
Fixed deleting temporary files on exit
Added software version check to check if device is supported. ZV9 added to unsupported list at the time
Updated Bin4y root scripts to v18
Modified those root scripts to work automatically
Added JSON library. Example of use, http://gaio.dark-hosting.net/gaio/recovery.json Allows for dynamic elements in program
Added recovery installer! Needs internet connection. Currently supports TWRP and clockwork
Added element to check if device bootloader is unlocked
Add boot restore function! Restore your boot.img if you flashed a bad kernel. Requires internetc connection
Added automatic LG Driver installer. Requires internet connection
LG Installer will check if Windows driver is installed, if not, gracefully ask the user to install it.
Added an update function. This only checks for an update if you are connected to the internet
The update is checked on start, once, in the background and only annoys you if you are out of date
Update Swing GUI threading the correct way, since Swing is not thread safe
Fixed many graphical errors
Fixed some exceptions
Fixed many other random bugs and cleaned up some code
1.00:
Initial Release
Future Additions:
Remove Root
Remove Unlock
Implement Reboot menu (recovery, bootloader etc.)
I hope this is useful for some people, my intention was to centralize and ease the rooting and unlocking process. I am sorry if the program doesn't work for your specific computer. I am also sorry if my code is a little unorganized, as this was made rather quickly.
Thanks bro i haven't rooted yet still waiting on this update ( jellybean ) too come ... fingers crossed
But when i do i will def use this. THANKS FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND TIME BRO.
I'm rooting after finals but if this works with windows 8 and only takes one click, I may just root this week!
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Should work with Windows 8. No reason it shouldn't. Let me know how it goes and thanks for your interest.
Awesome!!
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Just used this to root, works perfectly and very easy. Thanks a lot!
This is awesome! It'll definitely generate more interest here.
I've been rooted and unlocked as soon as available. And loving it. This phone will come into its own soon. Thank you.
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This is great. Hope you can add a rom into it when roms start coming . I am still not at my upgrade time, but soon
Great news!
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Going to give this a try in a few minutes I have been to lazy and with school and a family I do think have a lot of free time. With any other device I'm usually rooted within the first day of owning it just didn't have a huge need this phone is dang good stock
Just dl'd and saved as a zip. Extracted zip. Can't figure out how to run AIO
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It is not a zip file. It is a .jar file. You need Java installed to run it. If you are on windows you should be able to open it by double clicking.
EDIT: that worked thank you again
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It is not a zip file. It is a .jar file. You need Java installed to run it. If you are on windows you should be able to open it by double clicking.
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Oh okay thanks. I will redownload as the dot jar
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I downloaded the zip then spent about 20 minutes trying to figure out why it wouldn't run last night. Went back to the download page and saw I had the wrong thing. I after downloading it 20 minutes later I had a rooted and unlocked LG Optimus g.
Awesome! Good sign of progress for us OG users.
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Good job. I am already rooted and unlocked but this will make things so much easier for those who aren't.
Will this method work even if i have ZV8.IMM76L?
Should I root, then unlock or vice versa?
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swizz-knife77 said:
Will this method work even if i have ZV8.IMM76L?
Should I root, then unlock or vice versa?
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Yes! You can root and unlock with this tool on ZV8. You must root first, then unlock.
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Thanks! Will try this AIO soon and return with the outcome!
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Already rooted but thanks for this and the attempt at motivation, I love this phone and know others do and will too once they play w it and understand that there's no way it's an LG lol
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Android Market Link [free]
ROM Factory
What is ROM Factory?
Its a tool that will allow the user to create a picture perfect .img from your boot and system partition. It will then create an update.zip from it.
What is a "Fruit Cake"?
A fruit cake is the finish product, a self contain rom, already ready for installation, already inside an update.zip.
So really what does it do?
It allows a bootloader unlocked user to create a full copy of their boot and system partition. All of it, including mods and changes done to either one of those partitions.
Can this be use for easier rom development?
Yes! Beyond just its normal capabilities! After installing the resources you can modify the script and add things to it in *sdcard* /fcm/workdir! Once you are done adding and changing things in there, press "Create ROM".
Supported Devices:
olympus (atrix), sunfire (photon), triumph, WX435, fb0 (triumph), p999 (lg g2x), p990 (lg o2x), p970 (lg optimus black), ace (htc desired hd), pyramid (htc sensation), galaxys2, GT-I9100, GT-I9100M, GT-I9100T, SGH-I777, SGH-I727, hercules, crespo (nexus s), crespo4g (nexus s 4g), toro (cdma galaxy nexus), maguro (gsm galaxy nexus)
Experimental Support:
umts_jordan(defy), wingray, stingray (xoom)
Your phone must be rooted!
Step One: Press the Install Resources button on screen.
Patience this step could take up to 5 minutes.
Step Two: Press the Create Fruit Cake button on the screen.
Patience this step could take up to 5 minutes.
You use this application at your own risk, I am in no way responsible for any damage this application causes.
Oficial Support for Tmo Galaxy S2
Back Up mode = further information is needed for Back Up mode support.
Sounds awesome, thanks!
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I get a device not supported message when downloading resources and nothing seems to happen...
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jasontx said:
I get a device not supported message when downloading resources and nothing seems to happen...
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Can you please write all the info displayed on the top part of the app right beneath the ad
Hope that isn't blurry
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jasontx said:
Hope that isn't blurry
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Small bug, wrong code name. lol, ill fix it, and have the apk on the app store in like 30 mintues, sorry for that folks, thats why its still experimental, lol
very fruity! seems interesting!
FCM RC3 v1.4.1 IS LIVE
Fix for the small bug reporting the phone is not supported. try now!
Seems to be working now. I won't know until I have a moment to flash to and back again though.
This is pretty awesome and can save lots of time.
So what does installing resources mean? What is the phone doing during this phase? I know FCM is beta but it would be really nice to have some progress bars for both steps.
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jasontx said:
Seems to be working now. I won't know until I have a moment to flash to and back again though.
This is pretty awesome and can save lots of time.
So what does installing resources mean? What is the phone doing during this phase? I know FCM is beta but it would be really nice to have some progress bars for both steps.
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fcm is doing a few steps,
1. it creates the folders that will contain all the stuff for the zip
2. it expands the internal app assest into the newly created devices folder
3. it thens expands the platform.zip into the workdir
4. it copies the right updater script from devices into the META-INF
5. and finishes by creating .imgs from boot and system!
BTW
Im aware the app is still not working properly with this specific device, ill be pushing a new update in the next couple of hours, thanks and please be patience, im compiling all the bugs into one update!
fcm rc3 v1.4.2 is up and live
this for sure will fix all the errors and bugs, enjoy!
FCM RC3 v1.4.4
FCM RC3 v1.4.4(Current Release)
Release Notes
Added Reset Option Menu.
Re-write the engine that configures the phone install!
fixed a bug on photon 4g.
fixed the force close of doom bug.
fixed sgs2att issues
fixed sgs2att install script
fixes to various bugs
Added support for latest ics
GUI Touch Ups
Added Experimental Support:
triumph, WX435, fb0, p999, p990, p970, ace, pyramid, galaxys2, GT-I9100, GT-I9100M, GT-I9100T, SGH-I777, SGH-I727, hercules, crespo, crespo4g, toro, maguro
Hey guys i was tip off theres an error on the script generated by the app, if anyone could confirm and pastebin the bad script i can fix it, thanks
#FCM RC4 v1.5(Current Release)
-GUI Enhancements
Multiple Screen Size support
Tablet Support
A new themed layout
NO MORE ADS
-Script Engine Enhancements
Options, ie: Dev name, rom name, save rom preferences.
-Performance
Complete Re-write of the install and create methods (faster performance)
The reset button is bye bye! The app will now erase the workdir as it creates the rom!
Is anyone experiencing issues, someone msg me about some installation issues, but did not really offer any info. If you are an user and you are suffering from install issues, let me know!
This may actually be affecting a different GS2 but since no info on which was given, I'm consulting all the communities, thanks!
guys for latest info always check http://fcm.x10.mx/joomla/
1.6 - The update that took a month. Will be release today. This will be amazing. I'm just waiting on testers.
Advance Mode
Apps Mode
Back Up Mode
New look
Open Source components
New site, new forums, new devices.
The update will be made available late tonight or early tomorrow. Depends on how tire I am after i get off work.
We are alive and kicking. Since release, Fruit Cake Maker has been downloaded 1,956 times. We are 556 active developers. A total of 12 bugs have been crushed. We currently work on 20+ devices and devices variants.
Nightlys and experimental.
Starting Feb 1st or 2nd. My build bot will begin auto compiling nightlys for those who want to experiment with the latest changes. Nightlys will be compile each night and made available no later than midnight.
An experimental build will begin to be compile mid Feb. the build will be compile every friday at 6pm. The experimental build will feture a different preference screen, and will require the user to specify all the variables. ie: boot location, system location, storage, mode. so on. This build aims at enthusiast who wish to use the tool on a non supported device.
FCM now has requirements. Busybox must be installed to use the back up mode.
Thank guys for your support.
I'm currently waiting on Google.
I submitted the new version into the market, but somehow i ended up with an older version being available for download. hopefully this issue will be solved soon. I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
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Debdroid supports any Android device with loopback devices and ext2, flashable zip works on ICS/GB. Must have superuser.apk and su/bash.
Succesfully tested on Samsung Galaxy SII, Epic 4G Touch, Motorola Atrix, HTC EVO, HTC Incredible, Motorola Xoom.
Gitbrew.org is now the official maintainer of BackTrack-ARM
Official Debdroid release page
Official Debdroid wiki page
Downloads:
Flashable zip (TESTED WITH ROGUE CWM) - http://gititbit.ch/ddba3 - Works with ICS/GB
Distro Images:
These custom images are resized to 3.25gb to fit on all FAT32 sdcards.
4GB is the file size limit.
Note: Rename all .img to linux.img unless you specify otherwise in your conf.
Backtrack 5 ARM 3.5gb img Original - http://gititbit.ch/bt5d0
Backtrack 5 ARM 3.5gb img Custom - http://gititbit.ch/bt5d1
Debian Squeeze 1gb img - http://gititbit.ch/ddb1
Debian Squeeze 2gb img - http://gititbit.ch/ddb2
Debian Squeeze 3gb img - http://gititbit.ch/ddb3
Debian Squeeze 4gb img - http://gititbit.ch/ddb4
Debian Squeeze 5gb img - http://gititbit.ch/ddb5
Debian Lenny 750mb img - http://gititbit.ch/ddb0
Expect to see updates for this project.
Download and submit other tools with Gitbrew's Content Database
www.gitbrew.org/android/
www.gitbrew.org/e4gt/
If this tool has helped you out please donate to save our fearless admin - FREE IADNAH
Congratulation guys for being the official maintainers now
Congrats Dasmoover, iadnah and special thanks and congrats to Durandal Dokuchayev Thank you Sir
keep up the good work
does the touch screen work????? what does and doesn't??????
I'm confused, do we have a kernel with loopback and ext2 support baked in? Or do we need to wait for someone to release? I was under the impression no one had implemented it yet
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Loopback support is built into the kernel, using androidvnc you get touchscreen.
Hrm, need a little clarification on the instructions.
Its stated the .img file needs to be in a folder debdroid on the external SD card, but the instructions say to put it in /sdcard/debdroid, which is the internal SD card...external would be /sdcard/external_SD/debdroid...
Which way should it be with how the .conf is currently configured?
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Sorry, it's currently configured for the internal memory. Simply remount rw and change the /etc/debdroid.conf line.
Way over my head but thanks nonetheless!
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Tits
Why am I just seeing this
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Obviously, if I don't know what this is, it probably isn't something I should use. LOL
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droidiac13 said:
Obviously, if I don't know what this is, it probably isn't something I should use. LOL
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LOL, very sound advice.
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Thank you for this op. I do not have a reason to run Linux but any new development is great. Still probably do it just to try it. Has anyone got it working yet or have any problems with bash?
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I thought img files are for other devices not ours. Had this been tested on an epic touch or will there be some bricks?
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jamesey said:
I thought img files are for other devices not ours. Had this been tested on an epic touch or will there be some bricks?
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There will always be bricks when people don't know what they're doing
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@jamesey, the .img are built for ARM platform, not device specific. Due to it being just 3 shell scripts being flashed over to /system/bin and /system/etc, there is no chance of a brick.
Tested on my Epic 4g Touch as in the screenshots of the img. FC22, Rogue CWM Kernel.
http://gitbrew.org/~dasmoover/android/debdroid/img/Screenshot_2012-03-23-17-12-56.png
http://gitbrew.org/~dasmoover/android/debdroid/img/Screenshot_2012-03-23-17-14-25.png
Hmm, any reason I would have trouble with this on cm9? The app just hangs when I hit run, then FCs...I'm running rogue fc18 kernel, so it shouldn't be a kernel issue. Are there any system dependant things?
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Known Bugs: Exit deployment does not work, you must kill the application by holding the back button or hitting exit deployment until it allows you to FC
If it FC's on run try using a terminal emulator with "su" then "sh debdroid" command. App is still WIP. If it gives you an error that way your foldername is wrong or the image is not in the right spot.
dasmoover said:
Known Bugs: Exit deployment does not work, you must kill the application by holding the back button or hitting exit deployment until it allows you to FC
If it FC's on run try using a terminal emulator with "su" then "sh debdroid" command. App is still WIP. If it gives you an error that way your foldername is wrong or the image is not in the right spot.
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OK, I had assumed the bug was only when trying to exit.
Cm9 file structure is wonky, chroot starts successfully when using terminal, but getting some mkdir errors...I'll tinker around
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Whats the difference between the original and custom backtrack imgs? Also do they include armitage? I want touchscreen armitage so bad! Last time I tried the arm backtrack i couldnt get it to install because some of the repos for the dependencies were offline
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For anyone who is still in grade school. This is the stuff chicks dig. Show them the full Linux GUI on your phone and they will fall head over heels in love.
Stuff like this makes me wonder what Google was thinking using a mobile UI on a cell phone. I mean really!
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Props goes to eng.stk for how to unofficially flash the GSM images. I have modified his quote to include this devices links, and Im' sorry for not asking to quote him. The only credit I take is for modifying one line to make it flash to our devices. The rest goes to the UbuntuOS team and eng.stk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38285911#post38285911
eng.stk said:
For people wondering about install (tried with TWRP):
1. Nandroid backup
2. Factory Reset
3. Grab toro_ubuntu.zip and quantal-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip
4. Flash toro_ubuntu.zip
5. Flash quantal-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip (this one will take a while, grab some coffee :laugh
6. Reboot (screen will go black but after a few seconds Ubuntu is up)
7. Profit :highfive:
This install didn't wiped my sdcard. I just restored my TWRP backup after a short Ubuntu testdrive.
If you are paranoid, just copy your stuff from SDCARD to your PC before flashing.
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Quote modified to include CORRECT links for our build. I left the rest in tact.
EDIT: Exparimental (untested) build that may enable calls and data. Same process as converting android from GSM to LTE, so I don't see why it wouldn't work. Any takers? (replaces the toro zip above)
http://ompldr.org/vaGptZw/toro_ubuntu_data_try2.zip
EDIT: Data isn't even supported on the GSM, so unlikely to have any data, but calls should work.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/ReleaseNotes
EDIT2: Test appears broken, but I'll leave it here for others to look into on why it doesn't work. It should have been merged in correctly, not sure why it's not working.
The only thing I did was modify the line so that the zip would be willing to flash to the toro. It does not have CMDA/LTE connection, but it does flash and work on WIFI just fine. With it's limited uses ATM, I believe that getting working radios would be useless. Try it and see what I mean. Do not wipe system, or it will not boot.
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Sprint thread is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38303836
Questions?
Very nice, thanks for sharing. Will report back.
Edit: It works..
Are these files modified for toro? The only reason I ask is the OP isn't coming from you...
Also, I assume this does not replace the current recovery. Is this correct?
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Yes, I modified the quote. I should have made that more clear. Sorry. *fixes*
I may try this just to play around with for an hour or so. Not until I get home though.
Waiting......
I'm downloading now. Will flash ASAP! I will also report back.
I don't think radios would be useless. As limited as the OS is right now, it still would be cool to try and take advantage of the calling and texting features.
Just my opinion.
Giving it a whirl now... Nothing better to do while I am at work
I installed ubuntu on my laptop last week with a new hard drive, I love it and can't wait to put on the GNEX
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dysolv said:
Giving it a whirl now... Nothing better to do while I am at work
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Same here, too bad that the download speeds for the files is sorta low.
Everything seems to be working just fine, but the wifi here at work is a hidden SSID, and I cannont yet figure out how to add it. As others ahve stated everything else seems to be prepopulate data that you cant do anything with.
I guess from here we wait to see how things unfold.
I really like this as a first try, however it really needs a ton of work done to be viable
dysolv said:
Everything seems to be working just fine, but the wifi here at work is a hidden SSID, and I cannont yet figure out how to add it. As others ahve stated everything else seems to be prepopulate data that you cant do anything with.
I guess from here we wait to see how things unfold.
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I also have the prepopulated data. I managed to clear the notifications by pulling down the messaging tab and scrolling to the clear all button, but there doesn't seem to be a way to get rid of all of it yet.
Theres a lot of bugs here...... To be expected of course.
It would appear that holding down the power button for a few seconds simply shuts it off, as opposed to giving you a menu of power options.
Well remember it is called the Ubuntu Touch-"Preview"........
Added an exparimental zip. It SHOULD enable all radios fully. I haven't tested yet, but the same trick worked to bring 4.2.2 to our phone with radios, so I don't see why that won't work. Ubuntu is pretty andrloid compatible.
EDIT: No data as it won't have data on the GSM version. That's not because I messed up, it's because Ubuntu doesn't support it yet.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/ReleaseNotes
Ooohh yeaaaa
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Testing now.
Can't Wait
Can't Wait to test.
kdb424 said:
Added an exparimental zip. It SHOULd enable all radios fully. I haven't tested yet, but the same trick worked to bring 4.2.2 to our phone with radios, so I don't see why that won't work. Ubuntu is pretty andrloid compatible.
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Very cool preview. Thanks for getting this to the toro. Ran it for a little bit then successfully restored my backup via twrp. Nice n smooth. Going to be nice nice...
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Any chance you can do this for the Nexus 7,grouper?
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kdb424 said:
Added an exparimental zip. It SHOULD enable all radios fully. I haven't tested yet, but the same trick worked to bring 4.2.2 to our phone with radios, so I don't see why that won't work. Ubuntu is pretty andrloid compatible.
EDIT: No data as it won't have data on the GSM version. That's not because I messed up, it's because Ubuntu doesn't support it yet.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/ReleaseNotes
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you have no idea how bad i wanna yell at you lol i was all happy than you edited lol after i was about to test it lol
Presenting to you my incredibly simple fix for the "Google+ Locations" Grey background maps issue that most of us have.
What is the problem?
Google+ Locations feature is replacing Latitude but for many of us this feature does not work. It fails to load the map leaving us with pictures of our contacts on a grey background - basically making the feature worthless to us all.
Whilst the fix itself is very simple (more info at bottom of this post), I know a lot of people here like things to be super easy, so I made a .zip for you all to flash.
Instructions
- Flash like any normal update.zip
- Reboot
In the unlikely event you find that the zip doesn't appear to work, or causes other Google+ issues then wipe app data (and cache) for Google+ and reboot.
Downloads
Version 1 mirror
Want to know more about 'the fix'?
Click this link to find out what exactly the fix does, or if you prefer not to use update.zip's to find out how to do it manually
Changelog
V1 - 12/07/2013
- Initial Release
- G+ version 4.0.2.48854689
Done!
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Done!
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I take that as it worked successfully? Great if so, not that I had any doubts
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I take that as it worked successfully? Great if so, not that I had any doubts
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Didn't work either way for me.
Tried your flash zip and after rebooting Google+ updated itself by Play probably reversing the changes.
That wouldn't reverse the changes, try to flash it a second time, one person said it worked the second time (everyone else was fine the first time)
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Nope still doesn't work.
Reverted back to a previous nandroid (InsertCoin) backup prior to any Google+ modding.
Flashed your zip, rebooted and Google+ was no longer installed.
Had to re-install Google+ from Play store.
Weird you are the only one who has had issues. You were not wiping cache when you flashed it were you?
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No just a straight flash and reboot
Interesting. All the zip does it put the app and libs in the correct /system/ directory, there it no reason why it shouldnt work.
You could do it manually if you wanted.
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I tried manually first time and still had a grey screen
This is normal?
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iamaniff said:
This is normal?
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You will only see people on your map if they are sharing their position with a circle you are in (on google+).
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finally got this working...
After moving the files you need to manually clear Google+ data and then it works.
SimonCraddock said:
finally got this working...
After moving the files you need to manually clear Google+ data and then it works.
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Weird, never had to do that for me (or anyone else who did my testing).
I will add a note to the OP.
Lennyuk said:
Weird, never had to do that for me (or anyone else who did my testing).
I will add a note to the OP.
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I tried to do manually. Moving the "com.google.android.apps.plus-2.apk" to /system/app results in the error:
failed on 'com.google.android.apps.plus-2.apk' - Cross-device link
This is on Nexus4 running CM10.1.2-mako
sashykanth said:
I tried to do manually. Moving the "com.google.android.apps.plus-2.apk" to /system/app results in the error:
failed on 'com.google.android.apps.plus-2.apk' - Cross-device link
This is on Nexus4 running CM10.1.2-mako
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What app are you using to try to move it?
Lennyuk said:
What app are you using to try to move it?
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Terminal Emulator (default in CM).
Alright,
I'm sure you arrived at this solution quite independently as It becomes kinda obvious once you have a proper look into it but I sorted this out weeks ago
https://plus.google.com/u/0/102811685695605940714/posts/5B8gYHciXDe [ Posts in the name of Steve Jones, ]
I made available a new gapps packages for fresh roms here http://goo.im/devs/trevd/gapps/gapps-jb-20130615-signed.zip this includes Google+ as a system app.
The problem you'll get now is that the original one installed from the PlayStore has been updated hence why the apk is now at -2. So at the moment if folks have that one installed in /data/ they should be able to flash your system app version with out removing anything ( in theory ) This might only work until the next update.
Probably the easiest approach is to uninstall using play. Flash a update zip which installs it as a system app.
Just My Thoughts :good:
@sashykanth use "busybox mv" to move files
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trevd said:
Alright,
I'm sure you arrived at this solution quite independently as It becomes kinda obvious once you have a proper look into it but I sorted this out weeks ago
https://plus.google.com/u/0/102811685695605940714/posts/5B8gYHciXDe [ Posts in the name of Steve Jones, ]
I made available a new gapps packages for fresh roms here http://goo.im/devs/trevd/gapps/gapps-jb-20130615-signed.zip this includes Google+ as a system app.
The problem you'll get now is that the original one installed from the PlayStore has been updated hence why the apk is now at -2. So at the moment if folks have that one installed in /data/ they should be able to flash your system app version with out removing anything ( in theory ) This might only work until the next update.
Probably the easiest approach is to uninstall using play. Flash a update zip which installs it as a system app.
Just My Thoughts :good:
@sashykanth use "busybox mv" to move files
Hack On!
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Thanks for this, I hadn't seen your G+ Post before today. The new Gapps package will certainly be useful for roms which require Gapps.
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Oh cool =D
Saw this in Desire X the other day, looks nice.
Y U NO put me on credits??
just joking btw great job!
xpirt
xpirt said:
Y U NO put me on credits??
just joking btw great job!
xpirt
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I have a few new people to add to the credits in all my threads, so you'll be up there soon enough. :highfive:
nice job man!
this is good work, but spoon feeding is bad, leads to more problems than usual
unpacked, ran the exe
it says i'm missing some required files, do i wat to download them
if i click yes then BAM! BSOD
windows 7 64bit
genome2 said:
unpacked, ran the exe
it says i'm missing some required files, do i wat to download them
if i click yes then BAM! BSOD
windows 7 64bit
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That's quite an odd issue! Is your main drive letter C:? If it is, try running the program as administrator, then hit yes again.
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WindyCityRockr said:
That's quite an odd issue! Is your main drive letter C:? If it is, try running the program as administrator, then hit yes again.
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yep, main drive is C:
i extracted to my desktop if that makes any difference.
running as administrator works.
genome2 said:
yep, main drive is C:
i extracted to my desktop if that makes any difference.
running as administrator works.
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It looks like the toolkit had issues moving the files after it downloaded them, and for some reason caused a BSOD, which is definitely odd. You shouldn't have to run it as administrator now, so you're good.
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WindyCityRockr said:
It looks like the toolkit had issues moving the files after it downloaded them, and for some reason caused a BSOD, which is definitely odd. You shouldn't have to run it as administrator now, so you're good.
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unfortunately it seems the htc drivers are causing BSODs now. awesome. I struggled through and got the phone all done. even the uninstalling the htc drivers caused a BSOD.
guess i'll be using the win8 laptop to do anything else with the one v
Version 1.1 Now Out!
The toolkit has now been updated to Version 1.1! Lots of new features and fixed bugs, so check it out and let me know what you think! :highfive:
Data/Installers/SuperSU.zip seems to be missing.
Curiousn00b said:
Data/Installers/SuperSU.zip seems to be missing.
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Thank you so much for letting me know! It appears I forgot to add a few new important files. :crying: A new version has already been reuploaded with all of the correct files. :good:
WindyCityRockr said:
Thank you so much for letting me know! It appears I forgot to add a few new important files. :crying: A new version has already been reuploaded with all of the correct files. :good:
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Hmmm. Before that happens, if not to late, I think you should change the files around for recoveries. TWRPC seems to be the wrong Recovery file. It's a fail boot. I compared the files. The correct one is nearly 2 MB's lower. I just got a replacement, so yeah. I use your app to run the whole process for me. Tested most of it.
Thanks!
Curiousn00b said:
Hmmm. Before that happens, if not to late, I think you should change the files around for recoveries. TWRPC seems to be the wrong Recovery file. It's a fail boot. I compared the files. The correct one is nearly 2 MB's lower. I just got a replacement, so yeah. I use your app to run the whole process for me. Tested most of it.
Thanks!
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Again, saving my butt! Thanks for letting me know. I'm not sure what happened with the recovery files. I re-downloaded the recoveries, double checked the MD5sum, and reuploaded the toolkit again, so check it out for me and make sure I didn't screw anything else up.
Version 2.0 Now Out!
Version 2.0 is now out! It's a complete rewrite, which includes the S-OFF method, and there may be a few kinks left in, so report any issues you find! :good:
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Version 2.0 is now out! It's a complete rewrite, which includes the S-OFF method, and there may be a few kinks left in, so report any issues you find! :good:
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wow looks nice o.o
I must update my version :-
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