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As many of us have took the recent Kitkat OTA we have a variety of questions. Since there have been many threads asking the same question or related to the same question, I will be making this thread to keep this from continuing.
Question: I have took the Kitkat update, is there any way I can root?
Answer: No, no known exploit works on the RAZR M, unless you have a unlocked bootloader. Then you can flash a custom recovery and flash a superuser.zip and gain root access (Credits - fredsky2)
Question: Can I unlock my bootloader now that I have the kitkat update?
Answer: No, the bootloader has been patched ever since the JB OTA. No exploits will work with the RAZR M.
Question: Will Rootkeeper keep root after the OTA?
Answer: I've yet to see it work so I assume no.
Question: When I take the OTA, will it lock my bootloader?
Answer: No, once the bootloader is unlocked, it cannot be relocked.
Question: Can I downgrade to Jellybean after the Kitkat OTA?
Answer: No, the bootloader is locked, meaning you cannot downgrade or even touch the kernel.
Question: How can I return my phone to stock so I can receive the OTA?
Answer: RSD back to stock.
Question: Where can I get the SBF Files for the DROID RAZR M?
Answer: Here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=8
Question: My phone won't let me take the Kitkat ota, what do I do?
Answer: Most likely it's because apps are disabled or root is present. RSD back to stock is typically the solution to the problem. If you want to RSD back to stock but don't want to lose your data, look for the question below.
Question: Can I sim unlock after I take the Kitkat update? (Suggestion Credits - gtmaster303)
Answer: Yes! There is a tutorial with video on how to do it found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487863 . MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PROPER DRIVERS INSTALLED!
Question: Can I flash a custom recovery after the Kitkat update?
Answer: No, unless your bootloader is unlocked.
Question: I'm getting a getvar error, how do I fix it?
Answer: In the xml file found in the zip, delete any getvar lines at the beginning of the file.
Question: Can I RSD without clearing data?
Answer: Yes! I asked myself and I'm adding this for others sake. Delete the <step operation="erase" partition="userdata" /> line in the XML file found in the zip. I suggest using it only for when you're on the same version of the update. So 9.30.1 to 9.30.1. Give credits to lem22 for helping me out! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755924
Question: What's are the overall changes/problems with Kitkat? (Suggestion Credits - Strife89)
Answer: There has been a full list provided here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52736453&postcount=1 , click the show button below to see Strife89's list!
Strife89 said:
The Good
The UI is definitely smoother. It doesn't jitter or stall under heavy usage anywhere near as much as it did in Jellybean.
Battery life when the phone is asleep seems to have been improved a little.
USB audio out is now supported.
The occasional "screen jitter" that plagued the Jellybean build is gone.
KitKat's Quick Settings panel is quite handy.
The native lock screen now supports adding, removing, and rearranging widgets.
Although it can't be installed from the Play Store, the Google Experience Launcher can be sideloaded and works just fine.
The Neutral / Very Subjective
The AOSP keyboard has changed; the keys are smaller and, in landscape, very squashed. You may need to adjust to it (I'm trying, but it's a struggle) or find a replacement.
Battery life when the phone is actively in use has not been noticeably improved in my experience; but it hasn't been noticeably worsened, either.
There's now a shortcut to the camera from the lock screen, which can be used even if the phone is locked by a pattern/PIN/etc. (Great if you're a shutterbug; not so great if someone else decides to troll your Dropbox/Drive account.)
The Google Camera app works - but Photosphere can't be used, as the Razr M doesn't have a gyroscope.
The Bad
No more root, for those with locked BLs (me). (Saferoot fails, and many users are reporting losing root even when they try survival methods.)
Wi-Fi tethering via most apps (e.g., FoxFi) has been blocked, so now you must pay your carrier for the feature unless a new workaround is discovered.
All notifications I've seen so far now flash the notification light white, instead of unique colors. This may be frustrating for some who used the colors to decide whether to check the phone immediately or later. (Luckily, there are ways to address this.)
The Blur launcher is same 'ol, same 'ol. It uses a solid black background for the soft keys and notifications bar (rather than taking advantage of KitKat's transparency support), and it still has that Quick Settings menu on the left (which is redundant now). In addition, Holo Launcher (which I was using) doesn't account for the space used by the softkeys at all, making it difficult to use. (I've switched to Nova Launcher, which is working fine.)
I've experienced some weirdness with the application switcher. Sometimes it drops me to the launcher right after displaying the list, and sometimes apps will overwrite another's position on the list, or be dropped from the list entirely without reason (this is always temporary, however - just bring up the switcher again).
Some apps can no longer write to the SD card - or at least not wherever they please. We still have the Files browser, mercifully (but I favor Total Commander anyway, which seems to work perfectly).
The audio quick switch on the lock screen has been removed. Also, the buttons for entering a PIN are smaller.
(Leraeniesh) Under heavy usage, the Razr M may get hotter under KitKat than it did under Jellybean, and may drain the battery more.
(GPIX) Some users have noticed decreased network performance in some apps, such as Chrome or YouTube, while on Wi-Fi and with Wi-Fi power-saving enabled.
(GPIX) Several users have reported popping noises - when a sound begins to play, or in the middle of playback. (I haven't experienced it, however.)
Swype is no longer included. If you used it in Jellybean, you will need to purchase it on the Play Store after taking the OTA.
(ls3c6) Some have encountered problems with sharing the address book to paired devices over Bluetooth.
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If there are any extra questions needed to be added, let me know and I'd be more then willing to add them!
If there is a user having problems that are listed in this thread, just link him here!
I posted both here and Q&A because questions seem to pop up in both places. I'm doing this to clean up the forums a bit better and keep questions from being asked multiple times. Hope this helps and have a great day!
You should add info about Sim unlocking on KK too. Great write up. I will get this thread stickied
Sent from my Droid RAZR M
megaghostgamer said:
As many of us have took the recent Kitkat OTA we have a variety of questions. Since there have been many threads asking the same question or related to the same question, I will be making this thread to keep this from continuing.
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May I suggest merging some of the info from this into the post? Linked post is intended to be helpful for those who haven't taken the update yet and are asking what it's like. (Not as numerous as the threads from those who DID take the OTA, but they're there.)
Since I wrote said post: feel free to chop it to bits as needed, if you use it.
gtmaster303 said:
You should add info about Sim unlocking on KK too. Great write up. I will get this thread stickied
Sent from my Droid RAZR M
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Sim information has been added and credits have been given!
Thank you for the sticky!
Strife89 said:
May I suggest merging some of the info from this into the post? Linked post is intended to be helpful for those who haven't taken the update yet and are asking what it's like. (Not as numerous as the threads from those who DID take the OTA, but they're there.)
Since I wrote said post: feel free to chop it to bits as needed, if you use it.
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I added your list to the thread, just click the show button and it shows all of your listings of Kk enhancements / disadvantages . Credits were given to you!
This is the response I got from our lovely mod when I tried to get this stickied: The acting moderator in charge of your case has marked the issue as resolved due to the following reason(s):
Not necessary, thread will stay afloat if used actively.
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. Like he knows what's best for a device that he doesn't use... Oh well I tried
Sent from my Droid RAZR M
gtmaster303 said:
This is the response I got from our lovely mod when I tried to get this stickied: The acting moderator in charge of your case has marked the issue as resolved due to the following reason(s):
. Like he knows what's best for a device that he doesn't use... Oh well I tried
Sent from my Droid RAZR M
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Typical. I couldn't expect any less. Let there be more pointless threads then. More for them to "monitor".
Also if anyone has any questions that aren't on the list don't be afraid to ask
Sent from my Dell Venue 8
Less KitKat related but since most of the Q/A are root related: What's the last version that the bootloader is unlockable? My on contract phone met a watery death so I snagged a used Razr M, I know it's a long shot but what should I be looking for when it comes? I'm seeing a few different #'s but it looks like 9.8.1Q-66, 98.15.66.xt907.verizon.en.us is the last one right?
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Question: I have took the Kitkat update, is there any way I can root?
Answer: No, no known exploit works on the RAZR M
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Imho i think it would be nice to point out if you can or cannot have root if your bootloader is unlocked
Like, 'question: my bootloader is unlocked, does that means i have a green card?'
=p
Overall awesome thread op, thanks for doing this for the razrm community
seasonone said:
Less KitKat related but since most of the Q/A are root related: What's the last version that the bootloader is unlockable? My on contract phone met a watery death so I snagged a used Razr M, I know it's a long shot but what should I be looking for when it comes? I'm seeing a few different #'s but it looks like 9.8.1Q-66, 98.15.66.xt907.verizon.en.us is the last one right?
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Yes, you're correct, that's the last one with unlockable BL. If that's what you have, you are LUCKY!
Also, I've just discovered it's not possible to downgrade to JB after flashing KK even with an UNLOCKED bootloader!
GnatGoSplat said:
Yes, you're correct, that's the last one with unlockable BL. If that's what you have, you are LUCKY!
Also, I've just discovered it's not possible to downgrade to JB after flashing KK even with an UNLOCKED bootloader!
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Thanks, I know the odds aren't great I just want to be sure before I update, could come with kit kat making version pretty irrelevant.
seasonone said:
Thanks, I know the odds aren't great I just want to be sure before I update, could come with kit kat making version pretty irrelevant.
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Even if you don't update, be sure to unlock that bootloader before you forget!
Thank you all for suggestions and thank you for answering questions while I was gone camping! I'm back and will be updating thread with credits!
GnatGoSplat said:
Yes, you're correct, that's the last one with unlockable BL. If that's what you have, you are LUCKY!
Also, I've just discovered it's not possible to downgrade to JB after flashing KK even with an UNLOCKED bootloader!
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It is possible. Just tz partition and one other can't be. If you remove command to flash them from xml, you'll be able to downgrade via RSD.
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KitKat has root and bootloader unlock!
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/16/motorola-bootloader-unlock-razr-hd-towelroot/
Happy dance!
Update op please
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Klen2 said:
It is possible. Just tz partition and one other can't be. If you remove command to flash them from xml, you'll be able to downgrade via RSD.
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Thanks, someone else pointed that out in another thread and I was able to get it to work by removing gpt and tz from the xml.
Hi guys, I wanted to start a discussion on the benefits of rooting and any available tweaks/mods/apps people are using. Thanks
daveyp187 said:
Hi guys, I wanted to start a discussion on the benefits of rooting and any available tweaks/mods/apps people are using. Thanks
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For me at least until my SW3 updates to Android 6 I see very little point in rooting my SW3... And as yet other than twrp and Kernel I don't feel there are enough mods etc or even Custom roms(if any) to even bother with rooting... On a phone there are huge benifits but a watch that relies on your phone for most everything I see no advantages yet...
I know what you mean, side loading apps is cool, and being able to change the DPI. Firefox and Google keyboard works well, cm cleaner works perfectly and helps uninstalling apps and es file manager is good for installing apps
Be honest. Do you really need a reason beside "it can be done"?
No lol, but I want tweaks
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Be honest. Do you really need a reason beside "it can be done"?
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LOL I guess not. Andhopefull we will get Marshmallow soon and then will have a proper play!
Hopefully, it's been seen in the wild. Just need them to pull their fingers out.
So, while I agree that waiting to root until after 1.4 might be a good idea, here is what I did with root...
Direct wifi access with apps (mostly es File Explorer for on watch app install and uninstall)
Kernel experimenting and tweaking
Uninstall wear apps but keep host apps on phone
All done without a computer (after initial install and setup)
Run most terminal commands with a single tap (like changing dpi)
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currently i am running ubuntu in a chrooted environment on my watch (rooted device needed)
Link?
if this question was dedicated to me, my answer is:
I read posts about android and chrootet linux distros and used a similar technique to do this with my smartwatch 3. As soon as I am allowed to post a DEV-THREAD I will probably make a quick tutorial about it.
Looking forward to it. Not something I've looked at
Hello people. My device is not listed in DEVDB options, so I must have to create this thread instead a DEVDB project. If it is wrong, please advice me.
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I'm creating this thread to give us more space to create a ROM for our device, like a step-by-step to things we have to do or not. I'll edit this thread with more details when I have more time, but for now, thats what we have done, and I think we need to do:
Root (Thanks to Chainfire)
Custom recovery (thanks to Shreps)
Choose a kitchen to manage the ROM
Discover kernel options
Choose apps to add/remove
A custom app to manage various phone settings, like kernel options, battery settings, and others
Edit build.prop to get right device management
Edit boot.img to have unsecure boot
Help me to add or remove things to the list above, to have a structured plan to build the whole ROM (boot, recovey, system), because last time I manage a ROM was a long time ago, I think about 2010 (was on Xperia X2), and was only for me (my "project" wasn't public). From that time for actual days, I don't manage/create nothing "solid" and structured anymore... And I'm sure all things have changed/updated/died/etc...
To help start familiar with new kitchens (the last was DSIXDA Kitchen), I have choose SuperR's Kitchen. I try to use it inside Cygwin, but it gives me an error while opening, I'm investigating this. So, I setup a virtual machine with Ubuntu in my house, and I have remote access to it from my work. In this VM, I setup the kitchen and (after a time to setup the right Java) it is running fine.
So, let's go, people. I'll edit this post as news are coming.
[UPDATE]What I have found:
If "Google Photos" is removed, then Gallery don't crop wallpapers, or adds a image to a contact;
Titanium Backup can't uninstall/integrate some apps and updates. It says "apk not found". I'm trying to use Link2SD;
SuperSU "lose" the configuration, forcing me to remove the apps I added, then run the app again. I'm looking for this
If you remove "Theme Center", you can't change wallpaper and Lenovo Home gives an error!
If you remove "Google App", "Now Launcher" gives errors about force close.
If you remove LenovoID, Settings force close when try to enter "accounts".
If we integrate "Google Play Services" and hard reset the phone, it force close at second stage of first registration.
romulocarlos said:
Hello people. My device is not listed in DEVDB options, so I must have to create this thread instead a DEVDB project. If it is wrong, please advice me.
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I'm creating this thread to give us more space to create a ROM for our device, like a step-by-step to things we have to do or not. I'll edit this thread with more details when I have more time, but for now, thats what we have done, and I think we need to do:
Root (Thanks to Chainfire)
Custom recovery (thanks to Shreps)
Choose a kitchen to manage the ROM
Discover kernel options
Choose apps to add/remove
A custom app to manage various phone settings, like kernel options, battery settings, and others
Edit build.prop to get right device management
Edit boot.img to have unsecure boot
Help me to add or remove things to the list above, to have a structured plan to build the whole ROM (boot, recovey, system), because last time I manage a ROM was a long time ago, I think about 2010 (was on Xperia X2), and was only for me (my "project" wasn't public). From that time for actual days, I don't manage/create nothing "solid" and structured anymore... And I'm sure all things have changed/updated/died/etc...
To help start familiar with new kitchens (the last was DSIXDA Kitchen), I have choose SuperR's Kitchen. I try to use it inside Cygwin, but it gives me an error while opening, I'm investigating this. So, I setup a virtual machine with Ubuntu in my house, and I have remote access to it from my work. In this VM, I setup the kitchen and (after a time to setup the right Java) it is running fine.
So, let's go, people. I'll edit this post as news are coming.
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nice thread
romulocarlos said:
Hello people. My device is not listed in DEVDB options, so I must have to create this thread instead a DEVDB project. If it is wrong, please advice me.
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[*]Titanium Backup can't uninstall/integrate some apps and updates. It says "apk not found". I'm trying to use Link2SD;
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I randomly found this thread and noted that you are facing this issue with TB being unable to uninstall some apps. I had the same issue with my device. If you are rooted, navigate to /Cust/Channel/Preinstalled/apps folder (sometimes the "channel" folder may not exist) from your file explorer, you will find the apks for the apps that TB fails to find apk for. Remove the APKs that you don't need and/or move them wherever you feel is right for them, all set
nandakalyan said:
I randomly found this thread and noted that you are facing this issue with TB being unable to uninstall some apps. I had the same issue with my device. If you are rooted, navigate to /Cust/Channel/Preinstalled/apps folder (sometimes the "channel" folder may not exist) from your file explorer, you will find the apks for the apps that TB fails to find apk for. Remove the APKs that you don't need and/or move them wherever you feel is right for them, all set
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Yeah, I already see that folder. Seems TB can't handle with folders different from /system/app and /data/app
romulocarlos said:
Yeah, I already see that folder. Seems TB can't handle with folders different from /system/app and /data/app
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Yes, that seems to be the case for LP and MM factory images that have this folder, it is a TB limitation even on my device, unless I am running CM or AOSP based ROMs hope the workaround helps
nandakalyan said:
Yes, that seems to be the case for LP and MM factory images that have this folder, it is a TB limitation even on my device, unless I am running CM or AOSP based ROMs hope the workaround helps
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You have A6020 with CM??
romulocarlos said:
You have A6020 with CM??
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No, I have an Honor 5x L-22, we have a CM build for our device but I chanced on this issue when I was running stock and wanted to get rid of all that bloat. So just sharing what I discovered
nandakalyan said:
No, I have an Honor 5x L-22, we have a CM build for our device but I chanced on this issue when I was running stock and wanted to get rid of all that bloat. So just sharing what I discovered
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Ok!! Thanks!
Can you please tell me how the camera quality is..I'm planning on buying this mobile...so please let me know
sudheer4188 said:
Can you please tell me how the camera quality is..I'm planning on buying this mobile...so please let me know
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It's not great but for the price is quite good
Did you see kernel source code from lenovo's website for Vibe K5?
lucasdeeiroz said:
Did you see kernel source code from lenovo's website for Vibe K5?
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Yes
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romulocarlos said:
Hello people. My device is not listed in DEVDB options, so I must have to create this thread instead a DEVDB project. If it is wrong, please advice me.
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I'm creating this thread to give us more space to create a ROM for our device, like a step-by-step to things we have to do or not. I'll edit this thread with more details when I have more time, but for now, thats what we have done, and I think we need to do:
Root (Thanks to Chainfire)
Custom recovery (thanks to Shreps)
Choose a kitchen to manage the ROM
Discover kernel options
Choose apps to add/remove
A custom app to manage various phone settings, like kernel options, battery settings, and others
Edit build.prop to get right device management
Edit boot.img to have unsecure boot
Help me to add or remove things to the list above, to have a structured plan to build the whole ROM (boot, recovey, system), because last time I manage a ROM was a long time ago, I think about 2010 (was on Xperia X2), and was only for me (my "project" wasn't public). From that time for actual days, I don't manage/create nothing "solid" and structured anymore... And I'm sure all things have changed/updated/died/etc...
To help start familiar with new kitchens (the last was DSIXDA Kitchen), I have choose SuperR's Kitchen. I try to use it inside Cygwin, but it gives me an error while opening, I'm investigating this. So, I setup a virtual machine with Ubuntu in my house, and I have remote access to it from my work. In this VM, I setup the kitchen and (after a time to setup the right Java) it is running fine.
So, let's go, people. I'll edit this post as news are coming.
[UPDATE]What I have found:
If "Google Photos" is removed, then Gallery don't crop wallpapers, or adds a image to a contact;
Titanium Backup can't uninstall/integrate some apps and updates. It says "apk not found". I'm trying to use Link2SD;
SuperSU "lose" the configuration, forcing me to remove the apps I added, then run the app again. I'm looking for this
If you remove "Theme Center", you can't change wallpaper and Lenovo Home gives an error!
If you remove "Google App", "Now Launcher" gives errors about force close.
If you remove LenovoID, Settings force close when try to enter "accounts".
If we integrate "Google Play Services" and hard reset the phone, it force close at second stage of first registration.
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hey can you tell me how root it and install TWRP.. thanks
nayakdinesh said:
hey can you tell me how root it and install TWRP.. thanks
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Please, do not quote OP. Here is the link for what you requested: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3391100
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is there any custom kernel for this phone which cn provide dt2w ...
heeeelpp
I need rom L35 and not of a40 , my phone is stuck in the screen lenovo without TWRP and without backup
jrfirmino said:
I need rom L35 and not of a40 , my phone is stuck in the screen lenovo without TWRP and without backup
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Do not spam at XDA or you won't get any help. Search an appropriate thread to make your question AFTER reading all posts from there.
Here isn't the appropriate thread.
Why did the OP marked [kernel] if there's not a kernel available here? That's not fare.
louiscypherbr said:
Why did the OP marked [kernel] if there's not a kernel available here? That's not fare.
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@romulocarlos
No kernel yet ?
louiscypherbr said:
Why did the OP marked [kernel] if there's not a kernel available here? That's not fare.
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The original idea was build a kernel, too.
Hnk1 said:
@romulocarlos
No kernel yet ?
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No. Now we have CM13, thanks to Shreps, so this thread is obsolete.
I just purchased a radio from Allixpress, it's a Allwinner T3-P3 running 6.0. The builder told me they hid the menu for Shutdown Delay when ACC OFF.. I want to enable it. I did find a workaround by creating a settings shortcut using Launcher Pro but.. it says it cannot run when I click the shortcut. They also had Build number hidden in About section so you could not activate Developer options but I was able to get to Developer options by creating the Settings shortcut using Launcher Pro.
I was able to root it so I can use root explorer does anyone know what file or config file would determine what options are on the setting menu? Or an app that would allow me to get to that settings page for Shutdown Delay?
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I just purchased a radio from Allixpress, it's a Allwinner T3-P3 running 6.0. The builder told me they hid the menu for Shutdown Delay when ACC OFF.. I want to enable it. I did find a workaround by creating a settings shortcut using Launcher Pro but.. it says it cannot run when I click the shortcut. They also had Build number hidden in About section so you could not activate Developer options but I was able to get to Developer options by creating the Settings shortcut using Launcher Pro.
I was able to root it so I can use root explorer does anyone know what file or config file would determine what options are on the setting menu? Or an app that would allow me to get to that settings page for Shutdown Delay?
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hmm, post some pics of your unit. i remember my allwinner T3 also didn't have many settings, but after a FW upgrade i received from them, there were more options.
but none had shutdown delay on acc-off. Maybe talk to the seller to un-hide it in next FW? my other allwinner R16, also android 6 had the delay options..
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hmm, post some pics of your unit. i remember my allwinner T3 also didn't have many settings, but after a FW upgrade i received from them, there were more options.
but none had shutdown delay on acc-off. Maybe talk to the seller to un-hide it in next FW? my other allwinner R16, also android 6 had the delay options..
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He did say "maybe" next update..
Btw when I'm searching for answers about this radio should I be searching for AllWinner t3_p3 for example my other radio is a Rk3066.. Also I'm assuming there isn't any custom roms out there or the firmware you have for the r16 won't work on this unit?
Well today was a good day.. I installed a newer firmware, but the setting was still not there.. But I did manage to get it rooted and xposed framework installed. I am so close to liking this radio.. I just need to enable or get to that one setting so it will sleep for 2 hours before shutting all the way down. I would assume there is a file somewhere in the unit that I just need to change from false to true.. But where is it... Here is what I am missing..
HeyRobi said:
Well today was a good day.. I installed a newer firmware, but the setting was still not there.. But I did manage to get it rooted and xposed framework installed. I am so close to liking this radio.. I just need to enable or get to that one setting so it will sleep for 2 hours before shutting all the way down. I would assume there is a file somewhere in the unit that I just need to change from false to true.. But where is it... Here is what I am missing..
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First pic didn't work..
There has to be someone out there that has a solution to this..
HeyRobi said:
There has to be someone out there that has a solution to this..
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Hi HeyRobi, could you find a solution??
The OP, posting in 2017, had posted in the wrong section/confused his device - it is not an MTCB, solutions for MTCB devices don't apply to his device.
Release of OsloBridge v1.1.2 can be found here https://github.com/jcarletto27/magisk_module_motionsense_mod/releases
The purpose of this is to broadcast intents that Tasker can pick up as events. I plan on sending a PR to TopJohnWu once i hear back on some QA. Please update me here in this thread if you find any bugs! In my own testing I've found that the official apps like Pokemon wave hello and Headed South still function fine.
This module overwrites the built-in Bridge with a modified one that does not check for Googles signature on the requesting app, essentially letting anyone with knowledge of the bridge api to create an app to use MotionSense. My app which I'm calling OsloBridger (Oslo is the internal name for the MotionSense app) creates a foreground service that works even if the screen is off. I've not noticed any serious battery issues, but time will tell.
If you have issues please post here with the following and I'll do my best to help:
Device : (Pixel 4, Pixel 4XL)
Patch Date: (Oct,Nov,etc)
Are you Rooted with Magisk? : (Yes, No)
Other Modules Installed: (Systemless Hosts, edXposed, etc.)
Do you have Tasker installed ? (Yes, No)
Is "Allow External Access" checked in the Tasker Misc Preferences? (Yes, No)
When you start the service in OsloBridger what does it say in the Notification? (Reach, Flick Gestures Active)
Level of Tasker Experience ? (Novice, Experienced)
Also, please provide the task your trying to run. The steps to do that are Go to Tasks -> Long Press the Task you want to execute -> Click Three Dots in top right -> Export -> Description to Clipboard and paste it here
Update Nov 7, 2019 : I've updated the OsloBridger app to now allow the selection of specific tasks from within the app. No more setting up broadcast receivers in Tasker!
Update Nov 12, 2019: Added 2 new service intent filters to allow the starting and stopping of the Service without needing to use the Toggle intent. Updated the defaults to use what I've found works best (surprise! it's the same settings google uses for the builtin actions)
Advanced Users:
The app will still send those same broadcasts if you don't select a task in OsloBridger, so no changes for those setup already. I find this way to be more flexible because you can add multiple conditions to the event in Tasker, but I get that Tasker can have a huge learning curve.
Not sure if this will help, but I have used a magisk module to replace an apk in the product folder. Not sure if it's the same but the directory is /system/product/..….
I noticed in root explorer that the product directory in system is a shortcut to the one in the root directory
Btw, since you already digging around. Anyway to bypass the country restriction. I live so close to Mexico that it turns off every now and then.
It would be awesome if we can use Soli sensor with Tasker.
Actually, I've posted this suggestion on Tasker forum. and he, joaomgcd, also looking forward to it.
eg1122 said:
Not sure if this will help, but I have used a magisk module to replace an apk in the product folder. Not sure if it's the same but the directory is /system/product/..….
I noticed in root explorer that the product directory in system is a shortcut to the one in the root directory
Btw, since you already digging around. Anyway to bypass the country restriction. I live so close to Mexico that it turns off every now and then.
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Thanks that might be exactly what I was looking for. In my digging I did find a country code in a preference file somewhere. I've also heard that it's restricted based on which service provider. I'll find the file and you can let me know if it works in your country.
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Thanks that might be exactly what I was looking for. In my digging I did find a country code in a preference file somewhere. I've also heard that it's restricted based on which service provider. I'll find the file and you can let me know if it works in your country.
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eg1122 said:
Not sure if this will help, but I have used a magisk module to replace an apk in the product folder. Not sure if it's the same but the directory is /system/product/..….
I noticed in root explorer that the product directory in system is a shortcut to the one in the root directory
Btw, since you already digging around. Anyway to bypass the country restriction. I live so close to Mexico that it turns off every now and then.
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Also looked into Motion Sense APK. Restriction is phone number country code based, can be bypassed. Also looks like its developers left setting to disable country checks at all. TO do that, you just need to change android setting 'pixel.oslo.allowed_override' to '1'. This way modified APK not needed.
I can't try this right now but if you want to check, then connect Pixel 4 with developer mode and execute command in adb shell:
Code:
adb shell setprop pixel.oslo.allowed_override 1
or
Code:
adb shell "setprop persist.pixel.oslo.allowed_override 1; setprop ctl.restart zygote"
or edit system/build.prop with some app
You need root to do this.
Eugnis said:
Also looked into Motion Sense APK. Restriction is phone number country code based, can be bypassed. Also looks like its developers left setting to disable country checks at all. TO do that, you just need to change android setting 'pixel.oslo.allowed_override' to '1' or 'true'. This way modified APK not needed.
I can't try this right now but if you want to check, then connect Pixel 4 with developer mode and execute command in adb shell:
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i tried the first command, i'll let you know if it sticks
eg1122 said:
i tried the first command, i'll let you know if it sticks
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Did the override work?
I am from Hong Kong and Google banned my region as well
chris111111 said:
Did the override work?
I am from Hong Kong and Google banned my region as well
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Well, I live in the US but live so close to Mexico that I get signal from their carriers every now and then and it turns off. Has not turned off since I did the command
eg1122 said:
Well, I live in the US but live so close to Mexico that I get signal from their carriers every now and then and it turns off. Has not turned off since I did the command
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So Glad to hear that! Gotta try it out when I get my phone
Eugnis said:
Also looked into Motion Sense APK. Restriction is phone number country code based, can be bypassed. Also looks like its developers left setting to disable country checks at all. TO do that, you just need to change android setting 'pixel.oslo.allowed_override' to '1' or 'true'. This way modified APK not needed.
I can't try this right now but if you want to check, then connect Pixel 4 with developer mode and execute command in adb shell:
Code:
adb shell setprop pixel.oslo.allowed_override true
or
Code:
adb shell "setprop persist.pixel.oslo.allowed_override true; setprop ctl.restart zygote"
or edit system/build.prop with some app
You need root to do this.
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Thanks，According to your prompt, my friend has written the EDXPOSED module to open Motion Sense in any region.
Well ever since I ran the command, motion sense has not turned off
Quick update I've had success. I needed to disable the signature check and modify the bridge app. But I got a custom app seeing gestures.
ashergray said:
Quick update I've had success. I needed to disable the signature check and modify the bridge app. But I got a custom app seeing gestures.
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Hey, can you DM me? I would love to learn more about your work.
[email protected] on Hangouts, @mrahmanXDA on Telegram, MishaalRahman#5289 on Discord.
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I've modified the Oslo Code [APK found in /product/priv-apps/OsloFeedback/OsloFeedback.apk] and added in some custom code to send intents for Tasker to pick up, but I can't over-write the file because Android 10 locks the /product folder.
I've tweeted at John to ask if Magisk can do this but I'm not sure. Does anyone have any experience with this? I'd really like to have custom actions for the Motion Sense Gestures.
If you can help I'll be happy to share my Module!
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My Active Edge module modifies the SystemUIGoogle.apk to provide custom squeeze actions via Edge Sense Plus.
So yeah, you can build a magisk module to replace the file. You can check on my github how it works: https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/active_edge_system_mod/tree/Android10
I also want to inject some custom code, struggling a bit though, because I rely on logcats, because I don't own a pixel.
You hooked into handleContextHubMessageReceipt method in the FlickGestureSensor?
Any news on development? I'm not asking for eta Just curious about the progress as I'm quite disappointed by the actual use of this soli chip... It's useless atm atleast for me
Balino said:
Any news on development? I'm not asking for eta Just curious about the progress as I'm quite disappointed by the actual use of this soli chip... It's useless atm atleast for me
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Just completed my initial release to github. I'll be sending a pull request to John once I get some feedback on how it's
https://github.com/jcarletto27/magisk_module_motionsense_mod
Well Done!?
i ll give it a try & send u feedback asap
Did this break face unlock for anyone else?
I've tried setting it up 6 times. Successfully saves face data but can't verify my face.
itylermartin said:
Did this break face unlock for anyone else?
I've tried setting it up 6 times. Successfully saves face data but can't verify my face.
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Appreciate the feedback. Just checked with my device and can't replicate the issue. Can anyone else replicate this?
Edit: are you using the November Android update? I never tested for that
Yes I am. Tomorrow I'm going to do a fresh install see exactly what's causing the issue. Only modules I have installed are BusyBox, viper, sq lite, and this.
I turned face unlock off for the time being. Even if it does conflict with this mod it's worth it! Great work