I was wondering if there are some flashable fonts for this phone. I have some that I used on my old Evo 3D. Could they be used or do they need to be set up especially for this device?
Download the font(s) you want, push them to /system/fonts, rename them using the names of the built-in fonts you want to replace, and reboot.
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Download the font(s) you want, push them to /system/fonts, rename them using the names of the built-in fonts you want to replace, and reboot.
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Hey, I appreciate the tip, Thanks!
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Download the font(s) you want, push them to /system/fonts, rename them using the names of the built-in fonts you want to replace, and reboot.
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Hmmm, I pushed and renamed but can't install ..... wonder what I'm doing wrong?
Whats the best way to install them after pushing them? BTW, I'm on ZVB.
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I was wondering if there are some flashable fonts for this phone. I have some that I used on my old Evo 3D. Could they be used or do they need to be set up especially for this device?
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you could always use rom toolbox
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you could always use rom toolbox
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Thats what I thought, I used it, renamed the file and copied and replaced the file in "Fonts" and it seemed to work. So I went to Rom Tool box to install it, rebooted and Nadda. Do I need to be on a custom Rom? I am Rooted and Unlocked on ZVB.
Ok, I got it finally. On the stock ZVB Rom under Display/Fonts, there are only certain ones available to use even though there are a lot more in the Fonts folder under System. So, I had to pick the ones in that list to replace. A small catch is that if there is a name of a font there, such as "HYCoffee" in the Fonts folder there are as follows: HYCoffee_Bold.ttf and HYCoffee_Regular.ttf. You have to replace both if you want it to look right. Just so happens I picked Black Chancery folder and it had bold and regular in it so I replaced the other ones accordingly. As I was instructed to do earlier in this thread I just renamed mine to the ones I wanted to write over, copy and paste, then went to the Display settings and picked HYCoffee and Whalla!! Looks Reeeaaal Gooood Too
THANKS FOR EVERYONES INPUT!
I haven't used a stock-based ROM in ages, so there are a few minor differences (I don't have a Display > Fonts for instance), but I'm glad you got it figured out!
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I haven't used a stock-based ROM in ages, so there are a few minor differences (I don't have a Display > Fonts for instance), but I'm glad you got it figured out!
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I usually prefer custom Roms but other than Lifeless, they all seem a little under developed yet. When more of the bugs get ironed out I'll install one. I had a couple already with this new ZVB and I just wasn't happy. Today I downloaded a WiFi Hotspot App but I couldn't get it to work so I'm going to try and figure that out today. If I was on a ZVB custom Rom I wouldn't be having any connectivity problems I don't think but I''m going to try and work with this stock one for a while.
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Today I downloaded a WiFi Hotspot App but I couldn't get it to work so I'm going to try and figure that out today. If I was on a ZVB custom Rom I wouldn't be having any connectivity problems I don't think but I''m going to try and work with this stock one for a while.
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Again, it's been a while, but if I recall correctly there was only 1 tethering app that I could ever get to work right on stock. I think it was just called "Wifi Tether" (had a yellow icon), and only an older version seemed to work properly. Look around in the Lifeless thread, I know it was posted in there somewhere, along with how to adjust the settings to get it working.
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Again, it's been a while, but if I recall correctly there was only 1 tethering app that I could ever get to work right on stock. I think it was just called "Wifi Tether" (had a yellow icon), and only an older version seemed to work properly. Look around in the Lifeless thread, I know it was posted in there somewhere, along with how to adjust the settings to get it working.
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Yeah, I finally found it after searching all day and downloading countless wifi apps. Its WiFi Tether by TrevE Mod. You have to use his settings though. Thanks for your input. :good:
If you're rooted, you can just use Font Installer app. I have been using it for years. Its free and works well with all ROMs and devices - at least in my experience. I add it to all my ROM builds and it hasn't caused an issue yet. It comes with a decent selection of installed fonts to choose from, and you can also download fonts to your device and access the font file through the app. It will show you what they look like and install them. But, be forewarned, some fonts don't play nice and will cause a bootloop. In my experience, the really fancy and 'thicker' looking fonts usually bork due to size issues.
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I seem to either be one of the very few that wants the NASCAR app on my phone or just not be able to find out how to get it.
I recently got SyndicateROM Frozen working on my phone and the only stock app that I would like back is the NASCAR one. I've tried downloading the .apk file and installing it but I keep getting an error saying NASCAR is only available for Sprint and Nextel users. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
if you want that app try looking into one of the stock roms zip files and pulling that app out of it and placing it onto the sdcard on your phone and then install using my file or astro
Exactly just search for the apk and install it with astro or root explorer. A good.place to look is in a stock rom file under system/app
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Hmm... I did something simular to that last night and got it installed, but it is still telling me that it is only for Sprint or Nextel users and won't let me run it on the rooted phone.
Had similar issue on moment
A lot of the custom roms change the carrier name to the name of there rom instead of sprint. So the program thinks you are on another carrier other then sprint, in order to fix that you need to change the carrier name back to sprint. I think it was in the frameworkres file if i can remember correctly.
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A lot of the custom roms change the carrier name to the name of there rom instead of sprint. So the program thinks you are on another carrier other then sprint, in order to fix that you need to change the carrier name back to sprint. I think it was in the frameworkres file if i can remember correctly.
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That coule be a good possibility as well. I guess I would have to do a trial and error with that seeing as I cannot post anything in the op for the rom yet.
Though there isn't that many files in the in the frameworks folder but none of them named Syndicate or somehting simular to know what to change.
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That coule be a good possibility as well. I guess I would have to do a trial and error with that seeing as I cannot post anything in the op for the rom yet.
Though there isn't that many files in the in the frameworks folder but none of them named Syndicate or somehting simular to know what to change.
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Framework-res.apk/res/values/strings.xml
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Framework-res.apk/res/values/strings.xml
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Hmm after going into the res folder I do not see anything named values and then strings.xml. Also would the name of strings.xml need to be changed or is there something inside of it that would need changed. Then a complete reflash I'm assuming.
Thank you.
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Hmm after going into the res folder I do not see anything named values and then strings.xml. Also would the name of strings.xml need to be changed or is there something inside of it that would need changed. Then a complete reflash I'm assuming.
Thank you.
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You have to decompile the framework to get that folder. Just follow my guide on changing the sprint branding I posted some tome ago
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You have to decompile the framework to get that folder. Just follow my guide on changing the sprint branding I posted some tome ago
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I'm probably doing it wrong or something but I get that file open but do not see a folder names values. I see one name res but not a values inside of that folder. I found that post you were talking about and there was a guy on there that you said was needing to do the same thing I'm wanting to do but he also didn't reply with a follow up on it which didn't help. I've got all this flashing and stuff figured out for the most part but all this in depth stuff with the files I'm pretty dumb with.
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I'm probably doing it wrong or something but I get that file open but do not see a folder names values. I see one name res but not a values inside of that folder. I found that post you were talking about and there was a guy on there that you said was needing to do the same thing I'm wanting to do but he also didn't reply with a follow up on it which didn't help. I've got all this flashing and stuff figured out for the most part but all this in depth stuff with the files I'm pretty dumb with.
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You need to decompile the apk with apkmanager or apktool. extracting the apk ain't decompiling it
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Lol I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I think Rom Manager isn't connecting to my phone or something. Wonder why none of the devs don't incorporate this into the original rom so us little folks can put stuff back on that we like.
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Lol I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I think Rom Manager isn't connecting to my phone or something. Wonder why none of the devs don't incorporate this into the original rom so us little folks can put stuff back on that we like.
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I'll create a metamorph 2moro
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That would be sweet and much appreciated.
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Looking for this as well... I had a NASCAR update zip for the DK28 TrInItY rom but my computer crashed after my ODIN EC05 fiasco and I lost it...your not the only one with the need for some speed
You need to get it working...they got in car camera live views now.
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I've searched and read so much my eyes are bleeding.
Did this get fixed? If so can some one point me in the right direction? Please.
I need to make the sprint fix for bloat apps
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Not sure if this is the right place to post this - sorry in advance.
I'm looking for a flashable MMS.apk or .zip that would give me the stock ICS messaging app with SMS splitting that works.
The only ROM I know that has this working properly is Apex. Every other ROM I've tried either doesn't have the option to split, or does have the option, but it doesn't do anything.
I've searched the forums and could only find themed mms.apks to use. It looks like a few others are looking for a solution to this as well. Has someone posted on this before? If so, please send me in the right direction.
First off it works on codename and it works on markVis's super charged roms, and this should be in general not development, sometime you have to go to settings in messaging and turn SMS split on
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First off it works on codename and it works on markVis's super charged roms, and this should be in general not development, sometime you have to go to settings in messaging and turn SMS split on
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Was on CNA for weeks, and a few different versions at that. It was brought up in the threads there, too. Currently using AOKP right now. Will check out markVis's, so thanks for that suggestion.
In my OP, I was saying that some ROMs have the option, but it doesn't "do anything," meaning that the app will still work as if it wasn't checked in the settings. I've re-wiped, re-flashed, and the whole shibang.
If a moderator can move this thread, that would be cool. I'm still (relatively) new here.
The ones in this thread work fine for me. They're based on the one originally posted in oics.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20591299
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Was on CNA for weeks, and a few different versions at that. It was brought up in the threads there, too. Currently using AOKP right now. Will check out markVis's, so thanks for that suggestion.
In my OP, I was saying that some ROMs have the option, but it doesn't "do anything," meaning that the app will still work as if it wasn't checked in the settings. I've re-wiped, re-flashed, and the whole shibang.
If a moderator can move this thread, that would be cool. I'm still (relatively) new here.
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works fine on cna 1.5.5 for me
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works fine on cna 1.5.5 for me
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Is that the stock mms.apk from the rom or from a theme you installed? I haven't used codename but the problem reported by the user is something reported on aokp and being that a lot of roms will use features from others I would suspect other roms could easily have the issue. The only mms that has properly worked for me is the one originally released with oics.
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Was on CNA for weeks, and a few different versions at that. It was brought up in the threads there, too. Currently using AOKP right now. Will check out markVis's, so thanks for that suggestion.
In my OP, I was saying that some ROMs have the option, but it doesn't "do anything," meaning that the app will still work as if it wasn't checked in the settings. I've re-wiped, re-flashed, and the whole shibang.
If a moderator can move this thread, that would be cool. I'm still (relatively) new here.
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if you were on two different roms and it didnt work on either, then it probably is safe to say its not the rom.
try the link to denverg's mms.apk's they have saved me in the past when i didnt want to mess with the 160split problem. but over the past couple of months, i have been on CNA and AOKP almost exclusively and have not had any problems with split. make sure you dont restore data the next time you flash a rom. flash it and test the split, then restore whatever data and see if that breaks it. that will tell you if its the rom or your data. my 2 cents fwiw
oICS is the only rom I've used where the split actually worked. Its the reason it took me forever and a half to leave that rom lol. I'm a big texter and its annoying as hell not having the split, specially when the option to turn it on is laughing in your face lmao. Btw I'm as well on AOKP b28 and would love to see this actually work.
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It'll work with the ones from the link. I keep not wanting to flash the zip. I hate seeing the setting and it doing nothing, as well.
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You guys need to try more Roms. Lots work. Seems like User error to me.
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You guys need to try more Roms. Lots work. Seems like User error to me.
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Yes, we got this far not knowing how to check a box.
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dpeeps74 said:
The ones in this thread work fine for me. They're based on the one originally posted in oics.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20591299
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I saw these earlier, but thought that they were all themed? They all say "Inverted" on the .zip files. Do I just download the ones that say "Stock", too? And GI or BI (wut?).
They are all inverted. Probably the only place to find the white background would be in the oics thread by aosp. Gi or bi just indicates the color of the icon. Green or blue.
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They are all inverted. Probably the only place to find the white background would be in the oics thread by aosp. Gi or bi just indicates the color of the icon. Green or blue.
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Those are Denverg's as well. I have the blue icon and green icon versions and they have white text if you can't track them down
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They are all inverted. Probably the only place to find the white background would be in the oics thread by aosp. Gi or bi just indicates the color of the icon. Green or blue.
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All the links I could find in there were dead. Sucks! At least I'm now aware that this isn't a really unusual problem. Thanks for your help.
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Yes, we got this far not knowing how to check a box.
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That wasn't what he was implying, for me it's worked on every Rom I've used except for one, and I'm a flashaholic I flash a lot of roms , it could simply be an issue of not doing a full wipe or something
Thought I'd mention split also broke for me on aokp, option is there but no dice. Worked like a charm in oICS..
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This Rom has SMS Split and it works great:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1397916
Here is the MMS zip I grabbed from the AOSP thread a while back. Stock colors, working split. Flash in CWM.
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Here is the MMS zip I grabbed from the AOSP thread a while back. Stock colors, working split. Flash in CWM.
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It says you only have one post. Did you make an account just to post this? That's AWESOME.
Will test this tonight when I get in from work.
Is there anyways I can get this working on the gs2 without running a custom rom and staying stock? I've been looking and didn't find anything. Just did it for my friends gs3 and it worked perfectly. Can't find the files on my gs2 so I guess it must be a lil different on this phone.
Edit: This is what I was trying to do. Actually I want that option to link more than 5 contacts too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771205
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You're not rooted?
That could be a problem. Have you tried any of the cameras from the market?
We posted a camera mod that does in call but I would have to look at it for links
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As far as I can remember, I can take pictures while in calls, and I haven't had to install any mods. I have however installed custom roms, so maybe that's it. I think even before I flashed a different ROM though that I could take pictures while in calls.
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You're not rooted?
That could be a problem. Have you tried any of the cameras from the market?
We posted a camera mod that does in call but I would have to look at it for links
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I'm rooted with stock rom. And no I haven't looked at the camera apps in the market. I hate having two apps that do the same thing installed lol
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organizedConfoosion said:
As far as I can remember, I can take pictures while in calls, and I haven't had to install any mods. I have however installed custom roms, so maybe that's it. I think even before I flashed a different ROM though that I could take pictures while in calls.
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Custom roms have it built in. Most custom roms run a modded camera. I don't want to flash a custom rom though I like stock.
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RayTrue04 said:
I'm rooted with stock rom. And no I haven't looked at the camera apps in the market. I hate having two apps that do the same thing installed lol
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Oh, well here you go then:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929092
Look further down page 1, I posted these not long ago. They are for ICS deodexed. I'm not sure about sending to more than 5 but isn't that part of the SMS/MMS app that it goes through? If so, I can always post a modded stock MMS app.
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Oh, well here you go then:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929092
Look further down page 1, I posted these not long ago. They are for ICS deodexed. I'm not sure about sending to more than 5 but isn't that part of the SMS/MMS app that it goes through? If so, I can always post a modded stock MMS app.
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Thanks for that link. But I think if I'm stock rooted I'm odexed correct? And the 5 contacts thing is not regarding sending mms. It let's you link more than 5 contacts. Samsung has this stupid restriction which makes me have duplicate contacts for some people once I link all 5 and the person has more accounts with other apps that sync to my contacts.
Edit: Tried to flash your modded camera and it killed the auto focus beep but volume keys didn't work to take the pic nor did the on call feature work. Went back and completely uninstalled the camera before flashing again and that did the trick. I still have a shutter sound tho. How can I delete that?
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Thanks for that link. But I think if I'm stock rooted I'm odexed correct? And the 5 contacts thing is not regarding sending mms. It let's you link more than 5 contacts. Samsung has this stupid restriction which makes me have duplicate contacts for some people once I link all 5 and the person has more accounts with other apps that sync to my contacts.
Edit: Tried to flash your modded camera and it killed the auto focus beep but volume keys didn't work to take the pic nor did the on call feature work. Went back and completely uninstalled the camera before flashing again and that did the trick. I still have a shutter sound tho. How can I delete that?
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The stock roms get released in odex and deodexed versions. If it worked for you, then I'm guessing you're deodexed.
With root explorer you will have to look in system/media folder. I can't recall exactly which sounds are related to the camera but they are named pretty well so it shouldn't be to difficult to figure out. Just rename them if you're not sure instead of deleting them. I think you also provided a link to something about the 5 contacts. I'll take a look at that too when I have time.
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The stock roms get released in odex and deodexed versions. If it worked for you, then I'm guessing you're deodexed.
With root explorer you will have to look in system/media folder. I can't recall exactly which sounds are related to the camera but they are named pretty well so it shouldn't be to difficult to figure out. Just rename them if you're not sure instead of deleting them. I think you also provided a link to something about the 5 contacts. I'll take a look at that too when I have time.
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I think I'm odexed I'm running FI27 stock rooted Odin OC by garwynn. Hey does it matter it's running and I'm happy lol. Also thanks for the system/media info I went on a deleting spree. No more annoying camera sounds, low battery, USB plugged in, and silent mode off beep sounds. You're awesome :beer:
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I think I'm odexed I'm running FI27 stock rooted Odin OC by garwynn. Hey does it matter it's running and I'm happy lol. Also thanks for the system/media info I went on a deleting spree. No more annoying camera sounds, low battery, USB plugged in, and silent mode off beep sounds. You're awesome :beer:
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All in one convenient place. I think the only one that isn't is poweron.ogg. It is in the system/etc folder.
Before anybody flames me, yes, I have searched every forum related to this issue. I am not a noob, just a lurker, so I don't have enough posts to post this in the development section. Here is my issue. I'm running Task650 and Ktoonsez 4.1.2 (build 11.18.2012) and I am trying to install a working version of google wallet. Before I go on, awesome ROM! I flash others and always come crawling back. Anyway, I've tried every variation on getting this to work out there, with no luck. This where I am at now. I can edit my build prop and get the market version of Wallet to work, but obviously it won't once I change my build prop back. If I try to flash the AT&T Modaco zip, I loose NFC in my setting menu. If I try to install the Modaco apk, it acts like its installing it, and at the end I get an "App didn't install" message at the end". My question is, how can I get this to work? If I can't, what exactly is the effect of leaving my build prop set on Nexus? Is it possible to flash the zip file, then extract something from an ota that I can flash to give me back NFC, but leave the rest of the changes the Mocado zip makes alone? If anyone can help me, I pretty much always donate to developers whose hard work I benefit from. Please help if you can. I am stubborn as gravity and will either get this to work or brick my phone trying.
Oh yeah, Its an AT&T phone.
I'm on the same ROM and have not encountered issues. Flash the modaco zip instead of installing, edit your build.prop, then reboot and add your card in the wallet app. After the card is added you can revert the build.prop.
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I'm on the same ROM and have not encountered issues. Flash the modaco zip instead of installing, edit your build.prop, then reboot and add your card in the wallet app. After the card is added you can revert the build.prop.
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I must have had a corrupt version of the file. I tried again and instead of loosing nfc, or wallet not showing up, the installation aborted. I redownloaded and reflashed with no issues. Thanks!
Glad to hear it! Remember, if you ever switch ROMs always reset the Google wallet app before flashing the new ROM.
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Glad to hear it! Remember, if you ever switch ROMs always reset the Google wallet app before flashing the new ROM.
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One more question. Have yuo had any issue with nfc toggling off randomly since flashing this? It seemed to be working fine but what I have noticed is that if I haven't used nfc for maybe twenty minutes, it toggles off. Its still checked, but I have to uncheck it and recheck it to get it to work. I usually set it to stay on even when my screen is off, and haven't had any issues with it before, even when the phone is asleep. I could write a tasker workaround, I suppose, but I would rather just fix it.
I did notice that occasionally the NFC settings become unavailable. A reboot always fixes it for me.
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If I figure out a good workaround I'll send you a copy of you like.
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Hi.
Trying to make stock 4.3 mms.apk flashable via TWRP for various reasons.
I've had a crack at it, flashed it in TWRP (stuck the zip on the device storage, selected install and then the zip etc) and...it said it installed ok, didnt throw up any errors however in android it doesnt look like it's actually installed?
apk is in the system folder but not showing in app drawer/can't launch it.
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611615
Made one by following this thread!
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[email protected] said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611615
Made one by following this thread!
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mmm yeah that's what i followed when i was trying to do it...
pulled the APK from /system/app, followed that guide, tried to flash in TWRP and...well the apk shows in /system/app but it wont run :|
Probably need to set permissions..
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Probably need to set permissions..
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No no the update script i had automagically set permissions.
This was something far more stupid...
I forgot to flash the odex file with it :|
But something strange i've never seen before, when i loaded messaging after the flash it popped up with a very gingerbread looking box asking me to set a message limit for conversations hmmmmmm...
Anyways, here's hoping this works when the time comes to need it...
It's part of my android 4.4 still being usable plan due to a hatred of hangouts...either on my GN or if i get a nexus 5 (and assuming all leaks are true and messaging app is being ditched in favour of hangouts).
Annoyingly this flash didnt work on the other device i tried...i dont know if that's because i tried flashing it to a nexus 7 where it doesnt want to work or if i'm an idiot and i don't know what i'm doing. probably the latter...
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i dunno, i guess i'm just an idiot.
Anyways, deodex'd the Mms.apk with http://www.xda-developers.com/android/deodex-all-the-things-with-universal-deodexer/ after a quick google...
and that happily installs on the nexus 7...so yay. Guess i'll use that going forward (i did the deodex at default OS version and left compression level at 5 because i dont know any better).
But at least it works so when the world ends and google try to force hangouts on me even more i have a backup...