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[HOW TO][GUIDE] VPN Without Security Lockscreen

I dont know how many other people out there use androids built in vpn, but i hate the fact that you are required to use a security screen (pattern, pin, password) to do so. I have found a way to bypass this if you are rooted. This has only been tested on the stock kk rooted ota. However i would think it is the same on almost any stock based rom.
This assumes you already have your vpn and a security screen setup and working.
Go to the market and download a root capable data base (db) editor. I use SQLite Editor which is a paid app, but im sure there are free ones too.
Open the db editor. SQLite Editor sorts it by the app (in this case Android System) the data base is associated with, others may not work this way and may require you to navigate to the db file directly (/data/system/locksettings.db).
Open locksettings.db and select the locksettings directory. Look for the line that says "lockscreen.password_type". Under the value colum it will show some random number. Select the line and edit the value to be 0 (zero). Save if required by your db app, and restart your phone.
When it reboots you should no longer have a security lock screen only the swipe up screen. When you go to settings - more - vpn, it will still say you need to setup a security lock. Hit CANCEL, and it will show you your list of setup vpn's. Select one and connect. Boom working vpn with no pattern, pin, password screen required.
To undo this just go to settings - security - screenlock, and setup a new lock pattern, pin, or password.
You can also disable the swipe up lock screen by editing the "lockscreen.disabled" value in the locksettings.db to be a 1 instead of a 0.

good write up, thank you sir.

Where did you get stock kk rooted?
Sent from my HTC One

I was already unlocked and s-off, so i ruu'd took the kk ota and then rooted it. But i believe santod has his thread in development where you can download the stock rooted kk rom.

an alternative method
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
:highfive:

Alternative method
found it on another forum
The process does not require rooting its more like a bug
worked on my i9300 with 4.3 firmware
1. Add a VPN
2. Lock the device with a pin
3. Enter the pin wrong 5 times
4. Press OK to the message that pops up
5 Press Forgot Pin
6. Sign into your Google Account
7. Select pin lock
8. Press cancel.
and now u got unlocked screen with working vpns

the method works, but after I reboot, when I enter VPN screen is aks me for "password for credential storage"... how can I solve? thanks in advance

Hirishiolo said:
the method works, but after I reboot, when I enter VPN screen is aks me for "password for credential storage"... how can I solve? thanks in advance
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Yeah i have the same issue (nexus 10 rooted 4.4.3 stock)

Hit cancel, and it should bypass it.

cmlusco said:
Hit cancel, and it should bypass it.
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it should.... but it does not for me (Sony Xperia Z1 with CM11 4.4.3)

schickel said:
it should.... but it does not for me (Sony Xperia Z1 with CM11 4.4.3)
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same for me, it does not work

ebackbone said:
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
:highfive:
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Thank you :good:

ebackbone said:
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
:highfive:
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i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
i am on kk 4.4.2

vadimo said:
i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
i am on kk 4.4.2
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My locksettings.db is empty as well. Does anybody know why?

Geilerzucker said:
My locksettings.db is empty as well. Does anybody know why?
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on mine one its not empty

Hirishiolo said:
same for me, it does not work
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i also followed the tutorial now and same as you guys, doesnt work

worked for me initially on samsung mega (jellybean), but after reboot i'm getting the 'enter password for creditial storage' issue and pressing cancel doesn't solve it.
is there any other solution?

In 4.4 there is no such file
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/data/system/locksettings.db
.. any ideas?

Clauu said:
In 4.4 there is no such file
Code:
/data/system/locksettings.db
.. any ideas?
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Try a different file manager.
It failed like that for me with ES File Explorer,
but worked when I used SM File Browser.
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vadimo said:
i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
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Tap on the "QUERY *" button to see the file contents.
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pajenn said:
worked for me initially on samsung mega (jellybean), but after reboot i'm getting the 'enter password for creditial storage' issue and pressing cancel doesn't solve it.
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What I do here: just type something.. anything, doesn't matter. At least one character.
Then on the next screen, where it asks to set up a lockscreen, just Cancel.
This seems to be necessary once per boot -- any password, different time or the same, works.
After that it lands me on the VPN manager screen, all functional.

Well I kind of messed up. I tried to open with SQLite but it would give me an error 14. So i decided to try to open just like that using ES Explorer and edit it like regular note(SQL is totally different I had no idea). Anyways i didnt edit anything but now i cant set a pin or any type of security on my phone. When i try to set up a pin it still shows a swipe and when i try again my Note 3 freezes and get an error message saying settings stopped responding.
Any idea on how to fix this? Im rooted and im running the latest firmware 4.4.2 if that helps.

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@anaheiim have you tried this recently? I tried to grab some firmware for the Lumia 521 for TMO and it wouldn't let me download the firmware. It keeps saying "Access is denied. Verify credentials." when you click the download button.
Looking at the exchange through Fiddler, I got the direct link for the ffu and was able to download it no problem via my web browser. I am hoping this is just a temporary server issue, but anecdotal posts indicate it's been broken for at least a couple of weeks.

You have installed "UserGroupsConfiguration"?

titi66200 said:
You have installed "UserGroupsConfiguration"?
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yes. I tried the one in in the OP as well as a few others. Everything works until you actually hit the download button. When you do, it says it was added to queue then pops up an "access is denied" error. (Then the program crashes due to poor error handling.) It looks like they deprecated the soap calls GetVariant3, GetVariant4, GetVariant, GetVariant5, and GetVariant2. Analyzing the actual packet it claims the server returned is a 500 - Internal Server error. The call at the beginning of the exchange for "GetVariantAll" works fine and returns all the URLs needed for download, so I am not sure why the additional calls are necessary.

For me, it works.
Try with this UserGroupsConfiguration.

@anaheiim. Same problem with that file. "access is denied". Also, I tried the DataPackageManager application. That returns "error while retrieving a list of variant packages" whenever I click "search".

compu829 said:
@anaheiim. Same problem with that file. "access is denied". Also, I tried the DataPackageManager application. That returns "error while retrieving a list of variant packages" whenever I click "search".
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Can you make screenshot of any error message that you had with this tutorial?

All fixed
anaheiim said:
Can you make screenshot of any error message that you had with this tutorial?
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Ok. Your tutorial works. One thing I missed:
1. Data Package Manager requires product type AND product code. I read it quickly and thought it was OR.
TL;DR: User error. I didn't follow the tutorial. Follow the tutorial!
Long Explanation:
I was trying to use the tools the way I had a couple of months ago (based on other tutorials all over the Internet) ....which didn't require downloading anything via "Data Package Manager". The "old" steps are as follows:
1. Launch "Product Support Tool For Store"
2. When asked to log in, select "CareSuite External" and press "Sign In"
3. Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Firmware Download"
4. Enter the product code for the required firmware and click "Check Online"
5. Check the box "optional Content Files" (I tried it both ways).
6. press "Download".
After I'd press download, a message would come up saying "access is denied" (see attached screenshot)

compu829 said:
Ok. Your tutorial works. One thing I missed:
1. Data Package Manager requires product type AND product code. I read it quickly and thought it was OR.
TL;DR: User error. I didn't follow the tutorial. Follow the tutorial!
Long Explanation:
I was trying to use the tools the way I had a couple of months ago (based on other tutorials all over the Internet) ....which didn't require downloading anything via "Data Package Manager". The "old" steps are as follows:
1. Launch "Product Support Tool For Store"
2. When asked to log in, select "CareSuite External" and press "Sign In"
3. Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Firmware Download"
4. Enter the product code for the required firmware and click "Check Online"
5. Check the box "optional Content Files" (I tried it both ways).
6. press "Download".
After I'd press download, a message would come up saying "access is denied" (see attached screenshot)
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So the download works with data package manager?
Did you also try to flash the rom with product support?

anaheiim said:
So the download works with data package manager?
Did you also try to flash the rom with product support?
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Download works with Data Package Manager. I did not try to flash the ROM as I don't own a Lumia. I imagine it will work just fine though.

Update post 1, add screenshots.

anaheiim said:
Update post 1, add screenshots.
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Thanks for your works

NorthLight said:
Thanks for your works
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Thanks my friend :highfive:

@compu829
Ok so lost here.
You state you tried to do this for a Lumia 521 on TM but then you state you don't have a Lumia?
So did you a few days ago get this to work with a 521 Lumia or not?

scgt1 said:
@compu829
Ok so lost here.
You state you tried to do this for a Lumia 521 on TM but then you state you don't have a Lumia?
So did you a few days ago get this to work with a 521 Lumia or not?
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All I wanted was the FFU file so I could decompile it. I do not own a Lumia. When I tried to download the FFU file the way I usually do, it didn't work. (See earlier post). Using the additional tool provided in this tutorial (Data Package Manager 4.2), I was able to download the FFU file to my PC.
Hope that clarifies things!

system file access through file explorer on w10m

When microsoft started releasing insider builds we were able to access system file through the file explorer even without interop capabilities just a trick using telegram so i'm wondering if their a tweak now using the interop to re-enable that again??

no need interop, just open it with MS Edge on address bar type "file:///u:/" without quote and hit enter

Wow, it really works!!!

This is not system files access.

augustinionut said:
This is not system files access.
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You could easily create another mount point in the registry for MainOS with another letter. But yeah you won't be able to have write permissions anyway.

Wow, yeah, U:/ works, but not, say, C:/Data/ (which is the *exact* same thing). Silly app with a silly filter on it...

GoodDayToDie said:
Wow, yeah, U:/ works, but not, say, C:/Data/ (which is the *exact* same thing). Silly app with a silly filter on it...
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Add providers in favorite file managers.
For C: Drive add "File explorer" code path.

Be more explicit, please.

Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HomeFolderMobile\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{3936E9E4-D92C-4EEE-A85A-BC16D5EA0819}]
@="Frequent Places Folder"

spavlin said:
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HomeFolderMobile\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{3936E9E4-D92C-4EEE-A85A-BC16D5EA0819}]
@="Frequent Places Folder"
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Hahahaha, lol @spavlin that's great :laugh:

Did this trick about this key and still i cannot see MainOS. What's the missing point?

@spavlin
Thanks it's working

After applying @spavlin's registry tweak:
1. Open File Explorer
2. Ellipsis âž¡ Refresh
3. Scroll down to AutomaticDestinations and tap it
4. Tap MainOS.
Works on 950XL/14977.

spavlin said:
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HomeFolderMobile\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{3936E9E4-D92C-4EEE-A85A-BC16D5EA0819}]
@="Frequent Places Folder"
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thanks its work for 640 XL with build 14977

It work.

'This PC' folder I haven't seen before 15007/950XL. Navigated to it using spavlin trick.

Add 'This PC'*folder to Total Commander:
'User defined location'
'SD Card'
any folder on sd card
'This PC'
' ✔ '

spavlin said:
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HomeFolderMobile\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{3936E9E4-D92C-4EEE-A85A-BC16D5EA0819}]
@="Frequent Places Folder"
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Phone Lumia 735, build 14393.693, interop unlock but can´t apply this registry change via CustomPFD nor Interop Tools registry editors. Both say "access denied" or "something was wrong...".
I would appreciate any idea, thanks

spavlin said:
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HomeFolderMobile\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{3936E9E4-D92C-4EEE-A85A-BC16D5EA0819}]
@="Frequent Places Folder"
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How to do it?

Aries Prine said:
How to do it?
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First, be careful while modifying registry or phone could become a brick.
Second, I expect this will help you but I´m not an expertise so take my words with caution and check other threads regarding registry mods.
1.- Unlock your phone following one of the different methods explained here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10-mobile/list-unlock-utilities-guides-windows-10-t3261369
2.- Install or sideload a registry editor, -or use the one usually embedded on any interop tool you used before.
3.- Navigate through the registry to:[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HomeFolderMobile\NameSpace\DelegateFolders
4.- Create there a new subkey and name it {3936E9E4-D92C-4EEE-A85A-BC16D5EA0819}
5.- Open that and assign value "Frequent Places Folder" to a string type registry input.
6.- Cross-check this, please, before attempting it as I could have missed some important point despite the care taken on the explanation.
Regards

HP Elite X3 Unlock Method?

I have a completely updated HP Elite X3 and have tried various ways to unlock the file system for modification with no success.
Does anyone know the proper way to unlock the file system on the HP Elite X3?
I've tried vcREG with no luck. Thanks All.

dfeldt91 said:
I have a completely updated HP Elite X3 and have tried various ways to unlock the file system for modification with no success.
Does anyone know the proper way to unlock the file system on the HP Elite X3?
I've tried vcREG with no luck. Thanks All.
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could you please explain more what did you do ?
Witch version of vcREG dd you used ?
I'm prety sure you didn't check this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68479867&postcount=72

ngame said:
could you please explain more what did you do ?
Witch version of vcREG dd you used ?
I'm prety sure you didn't check this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68479867&postcount=72
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Thanks for the response. I have followed the vcREG thread but did not do the part you just showed me with changing the name. I am attempting to do so in vcREG but it is not reading anything.
Would you mind telling me the steps to change the DeviceTargetInfo?

dfeldt91 said:
Thanks for the response. I have followed the vcREG thread but did not do the part you just showed me with changing the name. I am attempting to do so in vcREG but it is not reading anything.
Would you mind telling me the steps to change the DeviceTargetInfo?
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You can use interop tools / custompfd or vcreg to modify this :
HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo
Change the PhoneManufacturer to NOKIA

ngame said:
You can use interop tools / custompfd or vcreg to modify this :
HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo
Change the PhoneManufacturer to NOKIA
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Perhaps I am doing it wrong in vcREG.
Is this correct:
Open vcReg
Click Hkey_local_machine
Type path: HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo
Type key: PhoneManufacturer
Hitting Read does nothing.
What are the steps to changing the Manufacturer in vcREG? Sorry to bug, I am a long time Android user and just moved to Windows for the first time. I appreciate the help!

dfeldt91 said:
Perhaps I am doing it wrong in vcREG.
Is this correct:
Open vcReg
Click Hkey_local_machine
Type path: HKLM\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo
Type key: PhoneManufacturer
Hitting Read does nothing.
What are the steps to changing the Manufacturer in vcREG? Sorry to bug, I am a long time Android user and just moved to Windows for the first time. I appreciate the help!
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Click Hkey_local_machine
Type path: System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo
Type key: PhoneManufacturer

ngame said:
Click Hkey_local_machine
Type path: System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo
Type key: PhoneManufacturer
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After doing exactly this, I hit read and nothing shows up. I have typed the path correctly. I'm not sure what is going on. I am going to try a complete reset and then do it again.

dfeldt91 said:
After doing exactly this, I hit read and nothing shows up. I have typed the path correctly. I'm not sure what is going on. I am going to try a complete reset and then do it again.
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hm, so try to edit this with other registry app like custompfd .
I'm sure that works

ngame said:
hm, so try to edit this with other registry app like custompfd .
I'm sure that works
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Thanks again for the help, I am currently restoring the phone using Windows Device Recovery Tool to start fresh. I will try CustomPFD and report back any progress.

I am trying to install CustomPFD and am getting error 0X81030120 now and it fails. This is on a fresh reset phone with no modifications other than enabling Developer Mode.
How do you install CustomPFD without getting the error?
I am using XAPdeployment to install.

@ngame Accessing normal registry still requires ndtksvc.dll in System32 running. @dfeldt91
Go to "Registry Editor for All Device".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10-mobile/jailbreak-interop-unlock-windows-10-t3178140
Or you can use alternate registry editor.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10-mobile/interop-tools-appx-windows-10-mobile-t3373675

djamol said:
@ngame Accessing normal registry still requires ndtksvc.dll in System32 running. @dfeldt91
Go to "Registry Editor for All Device".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10-mobile/jailbreak-interop-unlock-windows-10-t3178140
Or you can use alternate registry editor.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10-mobile/interop-tools-appx-windows-10-mobile-t3373675
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I attempt to deploy the roottool.xap but it hangs and hangs and never installs.

I jsut noticed that in the Info section of the phone it now says ACERINC whch is one of the things I tried changing the phone registry to for manufacturer so......maybe I'm making progress here? I really don't know. Could not get either of the above to install.

Following it... only via W10 for desktop, no way for the remote registry editing via Windows 7 Professional?

djamol said:
Or you can use alternate registry editor.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10-mobile/interop-tools-appx-windows-10-mobile-t3373675
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The proper thread would actually be: http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...app-interop-tools-versatile-registry-t3445271
The OP even includes instructions on how to unlock for other oem devices.
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Could not get either of the above to install.
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Make sure you're reading the Interop Tools installation instructions carefully and that you're using the one from the official thread which is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...app-interop-tools-versatile-registry-t3445271
It should install properly

gus33000 said:
Make sure you're reading the Interop Tools installation instructions carefully and that you're using the one from the official thread which is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...app-interop-tools-versatile-registry-t3445271
It should install properly
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When I install Interop tools on the X3 it does not show up anywhere, as an app or in the extras location.
Ok, link was posted. I downloaded the file and installed it. Now the problem I have is when installing interop tools. I copy to SD card, click the dependency files to install then install interop tools by clicking on it. It doesn't show up as an app and doesn't show up in extras.

dfeldt91 said:
When I install Interop tools on the X3 it does not show up anywhere, as an app or in the extras location.
also, that link has TBD written in the spot for the OEM files. So the files are unavailable.
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I just updated the OP again. And where did you see it should be in extras? Don't follow or read the older thread that got posted, go to the storage settings, make sure interop tools isn't listed at all, if it is, uninstall it, then download the current pre-release 8 of beta 1.9, and read carefully the instructions. You are required to install using device portal. If it failed, device portal should give you a specific error code. Just make sure to follow the installation instructions from the official thread and everything should go alright.
Edit: reopen the thread and download the other missing ndtk spkgs zip too. Forgot to include it.

gus33000 said:
I just updated the OP again. And where did you see it should be in extras? Don't follow or read the older thread that got posted, go to the storage settings, make sure interop tools isn't listed at all, if it is, uninstall it, then download the current pre-release 8 of beta 1.9, and read carefully the instructions. You are required to install using device portal. If it failed, device portal should give you a specific error code. Just make sure to follow the installation instructions from the official thread and everything should go alright.
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Ok, let me give this another shot! Thanks for the help, it is appreciated!

NDTK files
Ok, Got the NDTK files installed and it is restarting...
..OK.. Success. IT is installed, I can browse files from my PC and delete them. I deleted the system apps I don't use such as Xbox, Get Help, Continuum, etc. They immediately force close when clicked on in the start menu but do not disappear when the phone is restarted. I noticed the app files showed back up under Data\SYSTEMAPPS as well.
Does anyone know how to permanently remove these apps from the start menu?

Elite X3
hello just bought this baby and it seems a normal user can't do much **** with it.... Microsoft store askes for money even for word...lol
please be kind to help me how can I manage to install cracked apps if this is possible... I have read that normal win 10 exes don't work
also how can I root my device....
thanks
dfeldt91 said:
Ok, Got the NDTK files installed and it is restarting...
..OK.. Success. IT is installed, I can browse files from my PC and delete them. I deleted the system apps I don't use such as Xbox, Get Help, Continuum, etc. They immediately force close when clicked on in the start menu but do not disappear when the phone is restarted. I noticed the app files showed back up under Data\SYSTEMAPPS as well.
Does anyone know how to permanently remove these apps from the start menu?
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Spotify Unlimited Skips [ROOT or ADB]

Hello, XDA! Today, I'll be showing you how to get unlimited skips/song select in Spotify on the OnePlus 5.
Code:
/*
If you are rooted or you have adb enabled and installed
on your computer, skip to the bold section of this post.
If you don't have this done or you don't know how to
do this, read the whole post.
*/
This will require root (root guide for OnePlus 5 here, I recommend using Magisk and not SuperSU.) or ADB.
To enable ADB, just scroll down in Settings to About phone, scroll all the way to the bottom and press Build Number 7 times; this will activate Developer Mode. Go back to the main page in Settings, Developer Mode is near the bottom. From Developer options, you can activate USB debugging (which is ADB). You can download Android SDK Platform-Tools from here. Extract the .zip, go into the folder named platform-tools, and open CMD or Terminal (CMD for Windows, Terminal for Mac/Linux) and drag ADB into the CMD/Terminal to run ADB.
Code:
adb shell
would be
Code:
(drag adb file here) shell
but would show up as something like
Code:
/Users/username/Downloads/platform-tools/adb shell
Once you have rooted or enabled ADB, you can download a new app called jOnePlus Tools [adb/root] from the Play Store. jOnePlus is a modding application for the OxygenOS 4.5.x.
When you open jOnePlus Tools, it will ask for SuperUser Rights (if you are rooted). Select Grant to allow it to 'change' the system. It will then bring up a message that says Permission Denied and it will tell you to grant WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS by running
Code:
adb shell pm grant net.jroot3d.joneplustools android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
over USB. You can either connect your phone to your computer over USB and enable USB Debugging and run
Code:
adb shell pm grant net.jroot3d.joneplustools android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
on the computer. If you are rooted, you can skip the whole ADB step; just press GRANT WITH ROOT.
Once you've enabled permissions with adb or root, press the gear icon near the top right, press General, and then Enable experimental features. Go back to the main screen of jOnePlus Tools and press the square-circle shape near the top-middle of the screen. Scroll to the bottom and press 4k (2160x3840). It will lag a bit for about 20 seconds at most. Close Spotify if open. Now launch Spotify. (If your home screen appears to be messed up or corrupted, DON'T FRET! It may be confused because your device is telling it a different resolution. This is temporary.) If you can't click on home screen icons correctly, you can hold the home button to launch Google Assistant and say Open Spotify. When you launch Spotify, it should allow you to have unlimited skips/song select. This is because your Spotify sees your screen size as 2160x3840, a tablet size. The tablet version of Spotify has unlimited song select and skips. Spotify only checks your screen size when it launches, so you can go back to jOnePlus Tools and put you resolution back at Full HD (1080x1920) Default. If you close Spotify, you may need to change your resolution back to 4k again before launching if you want unlimited skips/select (and then back to Full HD Default after launching).
Credits:
JRoot3D.dev

Thanks, but an easier solution is to directly install "spotify dogfood" : see dedicated xda thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-spotify-dogfood-ad-free-spotify-t3632423
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This mod works without root, it's just a simple apk to install
edit : they even have their own updater for the spotify dogfood moded app :
download it, install it and then you can have spotify dogfood always up to date.
*Note* You need to unistall any previous spotify version before installed the moded spotify
https://github.com/spotify-dogfood/updater-for-spotify/raw/master/app/app-release.apk

Is there any way to use Spotify in countries where it's not available without VPN ? I'm rooted if it helps

Ankit Kabeer said:
Is there any way to use Spotify in countries where it's not available without VPN ? I'm rooted if it helps
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Pretty much yeah, you need a VPN only to register an account (and pay for the premium package).

Axelguitt said:
Thanks, but an easier solution is to directly install "spotify dogfood" : see dedicated xda thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-spotify-dogfood-ad-free-spotify-t3632423
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This mod works without root, it's just a simple apk to install
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But does this get updated?

Axelguitt said:
Thanks, but an easier solution is to directly install "spotify dogfood" : see dedicated xda thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-spotify-dogfood-ad-free-spotify-t3632423
edit :
This mod works without root, it's just a simple apk to install
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This only has a readme in it...

Axelguitt said:
Thanks, but an easier solution is to directly install "spotify dogfood" : see dedicated xda thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-spotify-dogfood-ad-free-spotify-t3632423
edit :
This mod works without root, it's just a simple apk to install
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Oh, I was able to get it from the project page.

SDee96 said:
Pretty much yeah, you need a VPN only to register an account (and pay for the premium package).
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You don't have to get premium, just register the account with a VPN and every month log in to that account from an IP where Spotify is available (it resets the 30day limit for free users)
keeganjk said:
But does this get updated?
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keeganjk said:
This only has a readme in it...
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keeganjk said:
Oh, I was able to get it from the project page.
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Yes it is regularly updated, it even has its own updater app on the GitHub page. It also has adblocking in it.

david19au said:
You don't have to get premium, just register the account with a VPN and every month log in to that account from an IP where Spotify is available (it resets the 30day limit for free users)
Yes it is regularly updated, it even has its own updater app on the GitHub page. It also has adblocking in it.
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GitHub only has a README.md file in it and nothing else.

keeganjk said:
GitHub only has a README.md file in it and nothing else.
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Look again bro. Works fine

TheGripper said:
Look again bro. Works fine
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I downloaded the app from the official website and it works great, but GitHub has no code.

keeganjk said:
GitHub only has a README.md file in it and nothing else.
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Dude, read the download page or even the readme.md on GitHub - it tells you where it is
https://github.com/sergiocastell/spotify-dogfood/releases here is the direct link for it

david19au said:
Dude, read the download page or even the readme.md on GitHub
https://github.com/sergiocastell/spotify-dogfood/releases here is the direct link for it
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Still only had a readme.

keeganjk said:
Still only had a readme.
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What do you mean, it only had a readme?
It shows completely fine.

david19au said:
What do you mean, it only had a readme?
It shows completely fine.
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Download and extract the zip.

Lmao..... You're downloading the source code zip.... and expecting the apk. Click on the huge, bold "DOWNLOAD" if you want the apk.... lol

david19au said:
What do you mean, it only had a readme?
It shows completely fine.
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Download and extract the zip.

Lmao. I've been using the spotify dogfood apk for a while now and it works great. Simple install as an apk. Download the apk, not the .zip lol...
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keeganjk said:
Download and extract the zip.
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There isn't even a .zip file lol