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**UPDATE** This project maybe abandoned, after using Stericson's method i found signing to be much easier. You can find his method here. There has been 26 people who downloaded my tool and if those users want me to continue on this project, i will. but i recommend giving Stericson's method a try. You will still need to make sure both Jave JRE and Java JDK are installed with Stericson's Method and also with his script make sure to type in yes or no, not y or n =).
I would appreciate if anyone using my tool would post here if they want me to continue with this project or not.
Right now it will only sign update.zip,framework-res.apk and Launcher.apk. I am working on adding all of the other apks to this app.
This app was built in Visual Studio 2008, you may need .Net3.5 Framework installed to run it.
To use this app just extract it to a folder.
It includes:
update
-update\app
-update\framework
Auto-Sign.exe
signapk.jar
testkey.pk8
testkey.x509.pem
This app works the same as Dave Da illest 1's autosign.bat. If you have signed themes with dave's method you will be able to use this.
You will need to make sure that Java is installed for this to work, make sure to install JRE and JDK here.
Once you extract the files into a folder, copy a theme's update.zip into the root folder. Extract the the files you will be editing, edit your files, drag them back into the apk use this program to sign the apk, drag the apk back into update.zip and use this program to sign the update.zip.
When signing Launcher.apk or any other app's apk the program will look in:
"whatever folder you extracted to"\update\app.
Please leave me any comments or questions i will try to respond to them. If you have any other ideas or plain think this app sucks and i should delete immediately let me know =)
I will add the updates and some screen shots in the next few days.
::UPDATE:: 01/17/09
I made a few changes to the app, I also added the folders that the program is expecting to be there. Now when you load the app it tells you if the files are found or not. Also I added framework-res.apk to the list to be signed.
I am working on a part of the app that will allow it to check if the original file was signed or not. This way it will not create a _signed.apk or zip.
::UPDATE::: 01/18/09
I have added some labels to the GUI that will tell you if the files are found or not. I changed around the buttons and gave a little bit better description under the read me button. I got rid of the message boxes when you started the app. Comment here and let me know what you think.
Sucks.
Just kiddin works fine thank ya. =D
I just think you guys are making more work for yourselves by using this version of the signing tool that still creates a double. Why not use the version that overwrites the file with the signed apk, so you will do less work?
Stericson
Stericson said:
I just think you guys are making more work for yourselves by using this version of the signing tool that still creates a double. Why not use the version that overwrites the file with the signed apk, so you will do less work?
Stericson
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Hey Stericson, I changed the code in that app so it doesn't write the new signed file. But i noticed the original file didnt change either. Should signing the file change the modified time when you look at the properties? if not there is there another confirmation, to tell the file has been signed?
yes it should show a modified time.
stericson
Does this work on all apks or just Launcher?
broopa said:
Does this work on all apks or just Launcher?
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I am running tests on update.zip, Launcher.apk and framework-res.apk. In the next few days i will release a full blown app that will sign all of the apks that people will be editing.
Thanks. I am looking forward to that release. I tried to use the app to resign Launcher.apk and I can't find the Launcher_signed in the app folder.
broopa said:
Thanks. I am looking forward to that release. I tried to use the app to resign Launcher.apk and I can't find the Launcher_signed in the app folder.
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Give this new version a try and let know how you like it.
Stericson said:
I just think you guys are making more work for yourselves by using this version of the signing tool that still creates a double. Why not use the version that overwrites the file with the signed apk, so you will do less work?
Stericson
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The way the program is now it is a little more work, but a lot of people don't know anything about system variables and eventually i would like to make the program import the files directly into the correct apks and then push them into the update.zip after they are signed and then sign the update.zip itself.
I am still not getting any new files or folders that say ...._signed. I am now using v.65.
broopa said:
I am still not getting any new files or folders that say ...._signed. I am now using v.65.
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Do you have JRE and JDK installed? If not then go here to download and install the first 2 files.
ahhh i can't wait to use this lol
why do we have to sign these ?
namsir said:
why do we have to sign these ?
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We have to sign the files because Google setup Android so not just anyone could install anything they wanted. They wanted to have control of what was installed. Which was flubbed by JesusFreke and the other XDA hackers.
Short answer...it is a security measure set by Google.
more proof the universe is against me.
so... i tried using koush's steps to install auto-rotate browser. i first had to download the android sdk, however i cannot get it to install correctly and have never seen the tools folder. then i find out that there is a way that is easier (for me). downloaded the auto-sign app. then, found out i had to download 2 java apps, so i tried. the installation was unsuccessful. this is odd because with all the steps it took to get root, it was actually quite easy. but auto-rotate browser just does not want to be on my G1.
ok, i tried downloading the java apps again, this time, instead of downloading with the sun download manager, i double clicked on the file name to download with my firefox browser and it worked just fine. fyi.
**UPDATE** This project maybe abandoned, after using Stericson's method i found signing to be much easier. You can find his method here. There has been 26 people who downloaded my tool and if those users want me to continue on this project, i will. but i recommend giving Stericson's method a try. You will still need to make sure both Jave JRE and Java JDK are installed with Stericson's Method and also with his script make sure to type in yes or no, not y or n =).
I would appreciate if anyone using my tool would post here if they want me to continue with this project or not.
BTW.. this auto-sign tool was the only way I could get signing to work.. so THANK YOU and I hope you will continue this project.
I built this tool before i had a full understanding about signing. there is no need to sign the other apks...just the update.zip. It signs all the apks below it. so this tool is fully functional. I just didnt know it at the time heh =)
Glad it helped you out.
vista 64 bit?
hello, i was wandering if this would work with vista 64 bit.. for some odd reason on my old computer i was able to sign the files no problem but now with my new computer after "signing" it gets stuck on the animated screen... Is anyone using this and running Vista 64bit?? Have a good day..
For those who play this game. Check it out!!
This does work for the newest version. 1.2 (62)
Paradise Island Trainer
Android APK - Mirror
Desktop Java App - Mirror
He has the apk and the desktop app.
Android APK-
All you have to do is edit the permissions of the profile0.sav file and the apk will work. Root Explore is what I use.
Location on Android:
data/data/com.seventeenbullets.android.island/files/profile0.sav
Desktop Java App-
Place the jar file and the sav file in the same folder.
Use command-line as follows: java -jar PITrainer.jar profile0.sav
More info on the link above.
Notes: I have done this and it works. I have done a lot to mess with this game and have been even suspended from the Sociality stuff for the time change cheat. I did get it back after time caught up. This trainer hasn't given me any trouble but does take away from the game a little if you've worked your butt off on it.
Credit goes to ParadiseAdi
I am not responsible for you messing up yours.
I should say to everyone. Titanium Backup is your friend!!
Did this, got a little excited and went over bored ha, no way to reduce the amount u uped it to? ahh well
mrdunlop said:
Did this, got a little excited and went over bored ha, no way to reduce the amount u uped it to? ahh well
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just reopen the app and lower the number.
I should say to everyone. Titanium Backup is your friend!!
Hi I already download the files but I can not find the folder where the file profile0.sav and i install several programs to explore the phone and find the folder in any, or the file, I look in the phone and connect it to the computer and either,
someone who can help me?
could it be that the app is broken? my phone is rooted, all permissions for user, admin and others are setted but when i start the pitrainer my phone just vibrates a few times and then broke up the app? :\
anybody knows how i could make the trainer running?
Location of profile0.sav-
data/data/com.seventeenbullets.android.island/files/profile0.sav
edit the permissions of the profile0.sav file.
Nothing else to do. If the permissions are not set or your game file is bad, it will not open.
Might try the desktop.
pitrainer
i changed the permissions for the profile file and it worked fine. but, now after using the trainer a couple times successfully, every time i open pitrainer it immediately encounters an error and says that it is unable to open. i tried reinstalling paradise island and using the trainer but, it still won't work. has anyone else had success using this. maybe the last update disabled the use of the trainer?
Hi I like to confirm that this works with v1.2.23. Cheers
Great.. I did it. It's works in my mobile.
:good:
a454nova said:
For those who play this game. Check it out!!
This does work for the newest version. 1.2 (62)
Paradise Island Trainer
Android APK - Mirror
Desktop Java App - Mirror
He has the apk and the desktop app.
Android APK-
All you have to do is edit the permissions of the profile0.sav file and the apk will work. Root Explore is what I use.
Location on Android:
data/data/com.seventeenbullets.android.island/files/profile0.sav
Desktop Java App-
Place the jar file and the sav file in the same folder.
Use command-line as follows: java -jar PITrainer.jar profile0.sav
More info on the link above.
Notes: I have done this and it works. I have done a lot to mess with this game and have been even suspended from the Sociality stuff for the time change cheat. I did get it back after time caught up. This trainer hasn't given me any trouble but does take away from the game a little if you've worked your butt off on it.
Credit goes to ParadiseAdi
I am not responsible for you messing up yours.
I should say to everyone. Titanium Backup is your friend!!
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paradise island 2.0.3-Still working?
Hi!
I have version 2.0.3
I cant get pitrainer to work even after i've changed permissions.
Do you know if it still works in this version?
Thank you!
liron1980 said:
Hi!
I have version 2.0.3
I cant get pitrainer to work even after i've changed permissions.
Do you know if it still works in this version?
Thank you!
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I have the newest version of paradise island. I downloaded the PIT and installed it, but it will not even launch. :crying:
NullPointerException
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Hi
I receive NullPointerException when I run .jar file using windows command prompt
After entering ActionEnergy and hit enter this exception occures. Please help what I need to do? Using root explorer I have changed the file permissions but when I copy file to storage so that I could copy on my computer, but as soon as I copy on storage (profile0.sav) the file permission reset. Then using windows security I have changed permission but still get the same exception. And .apk just open and closes with error.
device is rooted as I could change file permissions.
the .sav file is no more.
all i can find is a .obb file
does this trainer work with it? and if yes, please tell me how.
Thanks!
Hello all
Forgive me for any ignorance for any part of this, kinda still learning the Android stuff.
Basically I got a Tab Pro 8.4 for Xmas, an like a lot of it, but really don't care for the huge Weather widget, or how it's designed. But I do want to stay with a Accuweather version.
My first learning of Android came from a Stratosphere II phone I have, an I kinda like that weather widget. Plus I think it would be a little smaller.
To mention, I rooted that device as it was pretty easy, (an way out of warranty), but I have yet to root the 8.4 as seems to be more complicated and I kinda almost don't want to unless I really have too as I really don't want to trip the Knox.
Anyway, so my goal here was to try the Strat's weather widget in the 8.4, so I went into the system folder of the Strat, got all the files that had to do with anything of the weather widget, copied them to my PC, put them in the doc's folder of the 8.4, and then tried to copy them to same system folder, which I was able to view with Root Explorer, but when I went to paste them in, it told me I couldn't as the device was not rooted.
So is there any way I can get these files into there?
Thanks for any help.
To write or modify with '/' or '/system' files you will need root, really anything outside of the /mnt/sdcard directory(s) are mostly read only or 'locked' with permissions to a certain user (each "app" is a separate user).
Anyways I don't see why you would need to put the file there anyways as you should be able to just install it as a normal "User" application regardless where it was installed on the other device, all you need is the .apk file from the other device then install it on the 8.4, you will first need to enable "unknown Sources" in Settings.
(First on device that has the app you want - look in "/system/app/" ," /system/priv-app/" - there should be some files with a ".apk" extension find the one for the weather app /widget you want to use, and copy it to your pc, then copy the file to the tab 8.4, click on it in a file manager such as root explorer or the one that came with the tablet, it should prompt you to enable Unknown Sources under settings , enable the option, then proceed to install it - you shouldn't need any other files besides the apk )
If it doesn't work then the apk could be coded to a certain device (as some Samsung apps are) or just too old to run on kitkat.
See my screenshots for some basic example (the apk file will probably be called something else on the other device)
Thanks so much otyg, you are always such a great help.
So just to reply a few things . . . yes, the files were in the system/apps folder from the original device. Second, when I first got the 8.4, I went through all the settings menus, an found that thing on "Unknown Sources" an clicked it, kinda remember that from something I learned with the smartphone, so knew right off to check that. Guess the only reason am mentioning, is to mention that I have been using a few Explorer apps, but none have promoted me for what you mentioned, an am guessing as it was already checked(?).
So at the moment I have the files sitting in a documents folder of the 8.4, but now to ask on those . . . when I went into the app folder of the org device, there were several files that had the accuweather in them.
First on this point, there were three that had the apk ext, an those were, AccuweatherDaemon.apk, AccuweatherWidget_Main.apk and, AccuweatherWidget.apk.
Then to mention too, each one had a corresponding worded file with a .odex ext.
So not knowing much, I copied all six.
So don't know if you could answer this, but do you have any idea of which I should install, or should I install all of them? An again just to remind, what I am looking for here is the Widget from my org device, but I do want it to work. Then one more question on this point, is there anyway to uninstall these if any cause some kind of issue?
Lastly an just to mention, as I posted, I don't know much about the Android system, so just didn't know that a .apk file is basically a install file. KInda thought they were application execution files, which I think they are(?) . . . but they can be app install files a well? Sorry to ask such a knob question as well as so many others, but is how I will learn.
Again, thanks so much for the help.
WBFAir said:
Thanks so much otyg, you are always such a great help.
So just to reply a few things . . . yes, the files were in the system/apps folder from the original device. Second, when I first got the 8.4, I went through all the settings menus, an found that thing on "Unknown Sources" an clicked it, kinda remember that from something I learned with the smartphone, so knew right off to check that. Guess the only reason am mentioning, is to mention that I have been using a few Explorer apps, but none have promoted me for what you mentioned, an am guessing as it was already checked(?).
So at the moment I have the files sitting in a documents folder of the 8.4, but now to ask on those . . . when I went into the app folder of the org device, there were several files that had the accuweather in them.
First on this point, there were three that had the apk ext, an those were, AccuweatherDaemon.apk, AccuweatherWidget_Main.apk and, AccuweatherWidget.apk.
Then to mention too, each one had a corresponding worded file with a .odex ext.
So not knowing much, I copied all six.
So don't know if you could answer this, but do you have any idea of which I should install, or should I install all of them? An again just to remind, what I am looking for here is the Widget from my org device, but I do want it to work. Then one more question on this point, is there anyway to uninstall these if any cause some kind of issue?
Lastly an just to mention, as I posted, I don't know much about the Android system, so just didn't know that a .apk file is basically a install file. KInda thought they were application execution files, which I think they are(?) . . . but they can be app install files a well? Sorry to ask such a knob question as well as so many others, but is how I will learn.
Again, thanks so much for the help.
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Apk files used for installing apps like an exe file on windows or a dmg on mac, when you install something from the play store it is delivered as an APK file but it just happens "behind the scenes" so to speak, you are just bypassing the play store and directly installing the app but it's the same process...
When you install a app this is what happens in most cases.
1. The APK(s) gets stored in /data/app/<applicationname.apk> (this will get removed on uninstall.)
2. it creates a unique directory under /data/data/<applicationname> (this will get removed on uninstall)
3. it can create a directory under /mnt/sdcard/Android/data/<applicationname> (these files usually get left behind on uninstall but since it's on the user storage the user can remove them, it usually contains settings or cache files)
You don't need the .odex files, these are encrypted and probably wont work on other devices, it's basically the apk optimized for the device so it starts faster.
Just install the 3 apk's, the widget probably needs the main program for support and the daemon service probably runs in the background for updates ..etc, since you are installing them as a normal user it won't do much harm and you can always remove them if they do cause an issue, Applications are self contained and when you remove them the corresponding data folders are removed too (on the device) so it is unlikely to do any lasting damage.
To remove them go to Settings -> General -> Application Manager -> Downloaded and remove the apps from there . (if you don't see them swipe right until you see All )
Thanks so much for the reply an the education otyg
Did just as you suggested, deleted the odex files an tapped on the apk's to install, an don't know for why, but while it seemed to go as normal, in the end, I got a message saying they did not install, for all three.
Replaced the odex's back an that didn't seem to make a dif.
Perhaps it didn't work as could not install as device is not rooted?
Just to mention, I did have something with my Strat II device back a few months ago, where I placed another version of a accuweather widget in the systems/app folder, an it did show up.
At any rate, was a good try an thanks again for all the info.
Perhaps if I can get this device rooted, I can try again by just putting the apps in the folder.
Hiiiiiiiiii Ya
I AM Fi1ite WITH A NEW TRICK
THIS IS MY FIRST POST ON WINDOWS 10 MOBILE
AND
THE SECOND ON XDA FORUM
THIS TUTORIAL TEACHES YOU HOW TO SHARE YOUR APPS FROM YOUR WINDOWS 10 MOBILE TO ANOTHER WINDOWS 10 MOBILE INSTANTLY JUST LIKE SHARE IT APP IN ANDROID BUT A LITTLE HARDER.
GONNA TEACH THIS IN TWO PARTS.
1. SHARING (THE APP FROM YOUR PHONE)
2. CARING (INSTALLING IT ON RECEIVER's PHONE)
TUTORIALS:
SET UP: :highfive:
In both the Phones turn on developer mode
SETTINGS->.UPDATE & SECURITY->FOR DEVELOPERS->DEVELOPER MODE->Yes
Using file manager in windows phone 10:
Extract Dependencies_ARM.zip (attached to this post) to both sender's and receiver's phone
Install All the extracted apps to both sender's and receiver's phone
Install InteropTools App (attached to this post) to both sender's and receiver's phone
Install AppDataManage tool (attached to this post) to both sender's and receiver's phone
Install WinZip Universal to both sender's and receiver's phone using windows store
After Success full Installation in both devices:
SHARING PART:
Open AppDataManage tool in sender's phone
Navigate to Settings.Turn on Show advance options.Back to main menu.Navigate to Apps.Tap on any app to share .Press Create Archive from installation path.Save the zip file as App.zip
Let the process complete. Chilllzzz :angel::angel::angel:
Exit the app.
Tap the zip using file manager (it will automatically open the zip with WinZip Universal). Tap the folder Shown
Check for AppxManifest.xml File
-If it exists then The App is Share Able.
-If it does not exist. The App is non share able. Possibly look for another App to share.
If AppxManifest.xml exist then: :good:
Look For Something like AppxSignature File (AppSignature or AppxSignature or AppsSignature ). If it exist then delete it using long press menu.
Save the zip file using the toolbar in Winzip Universal. Share The Zip file using bluetooth to the Receiver's phone. YAY!!! :laugh::laugh:
You Can Share This To Multiple Phones. OOOOHOOOO!! :laugh::laugh:
INSTALLING IT ON RECEIVER's PHONE:
Tap the zip file (located in downloads folder) in receiver's phone using its file manager and extract its contents to the same folder.
Open Interop Tools in Her Phone (Receiver's phone).
Select "This Device" . Navigate to Application Manager. Tap on developer mode.
Swipe to Register a package. Browse to the extracted contents. Locate The AppxManifest.xml. Select it.
Press Register Package. Wait for it to finish registering.
YEPPI !!!!!!!!
Puff!!!! You Have Successfully Created a backup of your app as well as shared it too
Thanks Alot To Them Whose Apps I have Used.
Special Thanks To:
gus3300 - Interop tools
Mahdi Ghiasi - App data manager
Microsoft - Dependencies ARM
DONT FORGET TO LIKE AND THANK ME AND OTHER SENIOR DEVELOPERS
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Didnt anyone liked this tutorial?
no one used so far, be honest you just showing people how to cheat the Store to get paid apps from eachother.
djtonka said:
no one used so far, be honest you just showing people how to cheat the Store to get paid apps from eachother.
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didnt thought it that way while sharing this
Should i remove it then?
Fi1ite said:
didnt thought it that way while sharing this
Should i remove it then?
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Not working By Backup tools we found just some kb. But app's are much more mb.....
So, how can it install???
aik.nayan said:
Not working By Backup tools we found just some kb. But app's are much more mb.....
So, how can it install???
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is not work for all apps... practically is useless. and you can call it "piracy". that is forbidden do discus
dxdy said:
is not work for all apps... practically is useless. and you can call it "piracy". that is forbidden do discus
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Dude,
I have few question about windows 10 phone.
1. How can install xap from windows (not PC)
2. Can I access C: drive (like PC)
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Finally I can't post anything in Xda (I'm new user). Send icon isn't working on "xda lab" app.
look, only "patched" xap files can install, and ONLY via PC with XAP deploy method...
dxdy said:
look, only "patched" xap files can install, and ONLY via PC with XAP deploy method...
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So is there anyway to get "Client for Hangouts" back? Microsoft removed it from the store, but I still have it installed on my old Lumia 530 and I want to install it on my newer 1520. This won't work?
the exact way as expected , perfect tutorial
DQEight said:
So is there anyway to get "Client for Hangouts" back? Microsoft removed it from the store, but I still have it installed on my old Lumia 530 and I want to install it on my newer 1520. This won't work?
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after some research found this:
Code:
Google shut down all their Hangouts APIs so this app and others like it are dead.
sorry no luck... you can have app but is worthless and not working
dxdy said:
after some research found this:
Code:
Google shut down all their Hangouts APIs so this app and others like it are dead.
sorry no luck... you can have app but is worthless and not working
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Aww, that explains why it stopped recently on my Lumia 530 that still has it installed. Guess its back to IM+
How to download free this game https://www.microsoft.com/vi-vn/sto...61c81edbc63d4439b86a0dc)(270640)(2818683)()()
Aries Prine said:
How to download free this game https://www.microsoft.com/vi-vn/sto...61c81edbc63d4439b86a0dc)(270640)(2818683)()()
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is not free, that called "piracy"... read forum rules
dxdy said:
is not free, that called "piracy"... read forum rules
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Sorry.
Hey, thanks for this. I wanna ask, does this work with the native/preinstalled apps on Windows (apps that comes on Windows/OEM phone itself) I want to do this with things like FM Radio app
aik.nayan said:
Not working By Backup tools we found just some kb. But app's are much more mb.....
So, how can it install???
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Hmm... Looks Like There is a Bug in The Backup Tool.. No Problem .. Its the Men Who Makes Faults And its The Buggy Apps Which Create Problems... However The Dev Worked Hard For His Tool and I do Respect Him...
Here's The Solution For YOUR PROBLEM It Works For All Apps Whether Paid Or Free.
1. Get Full FileSystem Access On Your Phone [Pls Browse The Xda For That ]
2. Uninstall The Backup Tool.
2. Connect Your Phone To PC
3. Using Explorer Go to C:\Data\Programs\WindowsApps And Search For Folder With Partial App Name And Make Backups Of Your Apps.. [You Might Get many folders with similar name in that case See The Size Mb of the folders and take the one which seems appropriate to you]
4. Rest Part You Know.. [About deleting The AppxSignature File and Sharing]
I HOPE THIS HELPS.... I KNOW YOU WILL NOT EVEN THANK ME FOR THIS ...
Fi1ite said:
Hmm... Looks Like There is a Bug in The Backup Tool.. No Problem .. ...
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is not a bug... simple, app install files in 3 different folder and app read only one...
djtonka said:
no one used so far, be honest you just showing people how to cheat the Store to get paid apps from eachother.
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Hehehehehahahahahaha .. You are soo childish ... You don't have any knowledge about paid apps in Microsoft store... Please Use You Brain if you have one ... if you don't Then read this and understand why my post is not a piracy...
Paid apps does not works rather they crashes as they looks out for a online license file in the device which can only be achieved when an app is bought... That's the reason Latest Version of Minecraft PE doesn't works [Try it!!] ..... Though I ve hacked Minecraft as there are other ways to do it... but I wont share them as Its against The forum Rules.. :angel: :angel:
dxdy said:
is not a bug... simple, app install files in 3 different folder and app read only one...
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That's the reason I advised to navigate to WINDOWSAPPS using full FS access...
Thanks for the correction...
XDA member @jeff_kz released NookManager back in 2012 and many grateful people have used it to root their devices and make backups. It's still a great piece of software but a little dust has settled on it and the NST/G has moved on to FW 1.2.2 which NookManager can't handle in its default condition.
I have updated NookManager so that it will work with FW 1.2.2 and have also made a few other updates and changes, hopefully resulting in a slightly better experience. This update also works for FW 1.2.1 if you have some reason to retain it.
Changes in NookManager
Changes in apps
"Classic" version
-updated the old ReLaunch 1.3.8 to ReLaunchX 2.1.5 from F-Droid
-removed the defunct Amazon App Store
-added Opera Mini 7.6.40125
"Traditional" version
-removed ReLaunch 1.3.8
-removed defunct Amazon App Store
-added Opera Mini 7.6.40125
-added ADW Launcher 1.3.3.9
-added ES File Explorer 1.6.2.3
"Stealth" version
-updated the old ReLaunch 1.3.8 to ReLaunchX 2.1.5 from F-Droid (this is a temporary app which you will uninstall eventually)
-removed the defunct Amazon App Store
-added Opera Mini 7.6.40125
-added ES File Explorer 1.6.2.3
-added MIUI App Drawer 1.5.1
Changes in rooting process
-updates the file /system/etc/security/cacerts.bks with a more current version
-removes the three junk apps: Browser, Gallery, Music (they don't work)
Changes in function
"Disable B&N apps" has been reworked. In the original version this option essentially gutted /system/app but it did not address the residual B&N jar files which continue to stir up activity in the system and lower battery charge life. Meanwhile some standard Android stuff in /system/app was thrown out as well. Some of those files are needed for other things people might want to do. So I have scaled back the purge to only the B&N apps and jars. This option is for people who want to build their own interface and completely abandon the stock home, reader, library, dictionary, etc. Surprisingly the Quicknav button system survives this exorcism, although their target functions have been removed. They can be assigned other functions with NTMM.
The change is non-destructive as the apps and jars are simply moved into "disabled" folders. So if you get buyers remorse the option to "Enable B&N apps" moves everything back where it belongs and deletes the "disabled" folders.
Other changes
-replaced the patched 1.2.1 jars with patched 1.2.2 jars (required for Nook Touch Mod Manager app)
Note: for those with non-US firmware, the "simplest" route to a fully functioning NST/G is to flash US firmware (https://web.archive.org/web/20210821235751/https://sites.google.com/site/xcdguides/nook/nookregion) [alternate download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/tipfqtwevr5i90q/nook_region_changer.zip/file], at the setup screen attach your device to your PC via USB. Download the FW 1.2.2 update from B&N (https://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/nook2/1.2.2/351e26527e80156183e74be2da2ce89f/nook_1_2_update.zip) and transfer it to your NST/G. Either eject the NST or just let it alone until it goes to sleep. During that time the update will take place. Although you may not want to purchase books from B&N, the shortest path to a stable, non-complaining device is to register fully updated firmware. For other options with non-US devices, including an unofficial 1.2.2 UK update, see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/nst-g-dealing-with-non-us-aka-uk-devices-in-2021.4233411/
Getting it done!
Follow the directions in the original NookManager thread, substituting one of the three images I have provided below.
NookManager Classic (download) MD5: d3a90a8a473d635f93f3b7d2feb9b177
This is the closest to the original version, with an updated ReLaunchX (a combination launcher and file manager expressly made for e-ink readers) and the added Opera Mini. Note that ReLaunchX does not offer root access so any manipulation of files at the system level must be done via ADB or with yet another file manager app.
NookManager Traditional (download) MD5: 71722794f4186be7769b74f1d70ae194
This offers a more typical Android experience with a regular launcher and a separate file manager (with root access). Both ADW Launcher and ES File Explorer are less than ideal visually for the NST out-of-the-box. For that reason the zip includes basic configuration files for both apps as well as instructions for applying them.
NookManager Stealth (download) MD5: 23371cad76ec8b05a1e0c0b7c8754720
This combination is for the person who really is content with the B&N overlay but wants to run "just a few" apps occasionally. ReLaunchX is installed initially only to allow manipulation of apps while configuration is done. Then it is to be uninstalled. The MIUI App Drawer is only an app drawer, not a launcher. Nook Touch Mod Manager is used to assign the App Drawer to a hardware button press or long-press. ES File Explorer is also installed to allow easy file manipulation (and root access). To the casual observer, this configuration looks and behaves like a stock NST--until the secret button is pressed. The zip contains a configuration file for ES File Explorer as well as instructions for setting up the App Drawer.
I have tested these image files repeatedly on a device running registered FW 1.2.2.
If you would like to further customize NookManager to meet your personal requirements there are instructions for changing the app complement in post #2 below.
As always, Make A Backup before you try anything with your NookManager card.
"I don't need no stinkin' backup". Au contraire. No one has a device with hard-baked FW 1.2.2. If you have to go back....you'll end up back at 1.2.1 or 1.1.5 or.... If you have a non-US device it will be even worse. So a backup of non-rooted and registered FW 1.2.2 will save you time and trouble in the end. NookManager makes it so easy. Did you know that if you connect your NST/G to your PC via USB while NookManager is running, the invisible NookBackup partition becomes visible and you can copy any backups to your PC? I keep a few with notes so I can return to a working configuration if I mess things up (or just change my mind). Backup, Backup, Backup.
Tips:
1. Superuser is a small nuisance because it wants to tell you each time an app accesses root. You can stop this alert by going into its Settings and unchecking Notifications. You'll still get a first-time permission prompt, but not the "there s/he goes again" one. If SU is being a super pain and refuses to even open when you tap on the app icon, navigate to /data/data/com.noshufou.android.su/shared_prefs and delete the xml file inside. Then try accessing the app again. That generally frightens it into submission.
2. If you use the B&N system but don't use "Nook Community" you can stop this nagware from spitting out little notifications all the time. Using a file manager with root access, go to /system/app and locate NookCommunity.apk. Rename it NookCommunity.apk.bak. Voila! This doesn't seem to upset the rest of the B&N system at all.
Customizing NookManager
In the original NookManager, a few basic apps were installed. The idea was to keep things simple and let people decide afterwards if they wanted other things. I've tried to keep to that concept with the three packages in the first post but maybe you'd like a base root/install to always include app "x". How to achieve this?
Here's an example of how to make a customization:
Note: to make these changes you should use a good text editor like Notepad++. Windows users can probably get away with Notepad, but NOT Wordpad.
1. On your NookManager SD card copy the app you'd like to include to files/data/app.
2. Find the folder "scripts". Every app that is installed has a little file there, for example "install_opera_mini". Make a copy of the file and rename it so that it reads something like:
install_yourapp (substitute the name of the app you are going to install--no spaces)
Then edit the file, changing the name of the apk file in the first line to exactly match the filename of the apk file you have placed in files/data/app
Below that, edit the little completion phrase that displays on the screen that the app has been installed. You don't have to match text. It's just a message, so something like
echo "My App installed" (substitute the name of the app you are installing)
would be fine. Save the file.
3. Locate the file scripts/do_root and edit it to reflect whatever change you have made. You'll see the "install_x" files listed in there. Make a copy of any of these and rename it ("install_yourapp"--use the same name as in step 2). Order does not matter in the list so if you add something new, just keep the app install files together. Save the file.
Every app change can be handled in the same way.
An afterthought
Opera Mobile used to be my go-to Browser and it does still have some useful features which Opera Mini lacks. But for casual browsing with fewer errors, I now recommend Opera Mini. However, if you'd like to install Opera Mobile as well, the original app needs resigning to work with FW 1.2.2 for some reason. After installation you should make the changes needed for TLS 1.2 compliance. That doesn't mean it will access every site successfully. Some are simply too complex for it or the overall SSL compliance of the device and the app are just not up-to-date enough. I've attached a copy of the resigned app below. Easiest to just side-load it.
Hi,
There's a typo above. Please let me know if I am wrong about what the correct path should be:
nmyshkin said:
Cacerts.bks update...
...2. Copy whichever updated cacerts.bks file you choose from the two mentioned above into files/etc/security
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should be
...2. Copy whichever updated cacerts.bks file you choose from the two mentioned above into files/system/etc/security
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Hi,
There's a typo above. Please let me know if I am wrong about what the correct path should be.
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Oops! Thanks for catching my mistake. I have made the correction in the instructions.
Mea culpa
When I put together the update package for NookManager I just assumed that the patched jars for FW 1.2.1 (android.policy.jar and services.jar) that were used to enable NookTouchModManager would be the same for FW 1.2.2. And, in fact, I've not had any issues yet.
But in tracking down an, as it now turns out, unrelated issue, I had cause to look more closely at the jars from the two firmwares. They are very close, but not identical. This made me a little nervous because I don't want to mess up peoples' devices
So, with guidance from @Renate NST I have patched the jars from FW 1.2.2. These can now be found at the attachment section of the first post in this thread.
The good news is that you can just "hot swap" these files:
Code:
adb push android.policy.jar /system/framework/
adb push services.jar /system/framework/
After I had done that I deleted the dalvik-cache files for the same two jars (found in /data/dalvik-cache near the end of the listings), and then completely shut down. Boot on powering up is alarmingly slow, but it does happen and then everything is back to normal.
As always, you might want to make a back-up first if doing this makes you a little nervous. Or, you could just ignore the whole thing. It may not matter.
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Installing APKs
I am new to Nook rooting and customization and wanted to understand the process before I begin.
1. What are the different ways to install APKs into a rooted Nook? Since I saw a few APKs attached in the first post, do you copy to your device and run via nook manager?
2. After installing android market - I guess this is straight forward but I am assuming the market access could be challenging as the android market does not exist anymore and only play store exists. I am not sure about this.
3. If you install directly APK - any new updates to the app will be pushed via the app itself or a manual installation of the latest APK is the only way?
thanks
S
sany said:
I am new to Nook rooting and customization and wanted to understand the process before I begin.
1. What are the different ways to install APKs into a rooted Nook? Since I saw a few APKs attached in the first post, do you copy to your device and run via nook manager?
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Either copy the apk file via USB from your PC to the NST and install using a file manager or install from your PC via ADB. NookManager can install some few apps if you take the time to update the files as described in the first post, but not as a continuing process, more like a baseline of stuff to get you started.
2. After installing android market - I guess this is straight forward but I am assuming the market access could be challenging as the android market does not exist anymore and only play store exists. I am not sure about this.
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No Android Market and no PlayStore access as of 2017. Read in the first post. There was an alternative app (Yalp Store) for accessing the PlayStore,but the developer abandoned it and it no longer works.
3. If you install directly APK - any new updates to the app will be pushed via the app itself or a manual installation of the latest APK is the only way?
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Side-loading means you are on your own for updates. But seriously, updates to apps for Android 2.1?! Generally we want to avoid updates because they tend to break the functionality!
nmyshkin said:
Either copy the apk file via USB from your PC to the NST and install using a file manager or install from your PC via ADB. NookManager can install some few apps if you take the time to update the files as described in the first post, but not as a continuing process, more like a baseline of stuff to get you started.
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Thanks again for your information. I really appreciate.
Just a last question - I note that you are mentioning that I can install apps via file manager. Therefore, after nook manager is installed - I am assuming that there is a default file manager for me to use to install the other apps like Yalp store, ES file manager etc.,
Also I am assuming, I can save these apks anywhere in the device before installing it - not required to be saved in the root folder or anything like that?
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sany said:
Thanks again for your information. I really appreciate.
Just a last question - I note that you are mentioning that I can install apps via file manager. Therefore, after nook manager is installed - I am assuming that there is a default file manager for me to use to install the other apps like Yalp store, ES file manager etc.,
Also I am assuming, I can save these apks anywhere in the device before installing it - not required to be saved in the root folder or anything like that?
S
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If you only update NookManager for the 1.2.2 firmware, then Relaunch will be installed by default as a sort of launcher/file manager. Supposedly it is possible to install apps from Relaunch although people have expressed some difficulty with this. I personally do not find Relaunch very helpful. That is one reason I provided an update that installs ES File Explorer and ADW Launcher instead. But it's your choice.
Apps that you wish to side-load can be copied onto the NST anywhere. Most people use an SD card (not the NookManager card, a clean one) for additional storage. On my SD card I have a folder called "Download". That's where I generally move apps to be side-loaded. The Yalp Store app also makes use of this folder to stage apps before installing them.
That's great! I will do a few further research to clarify a few more things and if I can't find the answer I will come back. I don't want to keep bugging you.
I will look for the thread again on how to update to 1.2.2 (you have already provided me the link to download the firmware)
I also need to go and read the thread on how to do a factory reset using hardware buttons.
You can already see I am nervous
thanks for your support.
cheers
S
Sorry I did not imagine I will come back to you nagging so very soon!
I prepared the SD card now from original post. I see that you have modified script to install all those apps you wanted like ES_file explorer, ADW launcher etc., Does this mean that I have to copy all those apk files into the NookManager>files>data>app folder. I am guessing if I don't do that during rooting, it might search for those apps and throw error?
Secondly, what am I supposed to do with that last attachment in your first post 'patched_1.2.2_jars_for_NM.zip '?
thanks
S
sany said:
Sorry I did not imagine I will come back to you nagging so very soon!
I prepared the SD card now from original post. I see that you have modified script to install all those apps you wanted like ES_file explorer, ADW launcher etc., Does this mean that I have to copy all those apk files into the NookManager>files>data>app folder. I am guessing if I don't do that during rooting, it might search for those apps and throw error?
Secondly, what am I supposed to do with that last attachment in your first post 'patched_1.2.2_jars_for_NM.zip '?
thanks
S
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At a minimum, assuming you have updated your firmware to 1.2.2, you need to make the updates to the NookManager card for that firmware. Otherwise the rooting procedure will not work. That includes substituting the patched 1.2.2 jars for the ones on the NookManager card which are for 1.2.1.
Anything else is optional. If you want, for example, ES File Explorer, installed with the rooting process then you need to add the modified files and place the apk file itself in NookManager>files>data>app. But only if you have made the modifications on the card for installing any other apps (or not installing ones, like the dead Amazon App Store).
OR, if all the fiddling with NookManager makes you nervous, just update the two files for the 1.2.2 FW and substitute the two jars. After rooting you can then add or subtract whatever apps you want.
nmyshkin said:
XDA member @jeff_kz released NookManager back in 2012 and many grateful people have used it to root their devices and make backups. It's still a great piece of software but a little dust has settled on it and the NST/G has moved on to FW 1.2.2 which NookManager can't handle in its default condition.
I've addressed a number of issues with NookManager in separate posts but I think it's time to pull it all together in one place and offer some suggestions not only for updating the software but also doing a little customization. The information on customization is partly available in the files of NookManager itself and also on the GitHub links given in the original posting, but it can be a little intimidating (it was to me at first) so I'll offer a few simple examples and files.
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I've got very little/no idea what I'm doing so I apologize in advance if my questions are facepalm worthy.
Everything seems fine with Nook Manager. It rooted, I've got backups from before I did the update and after in a couple of places. I deleted the correct apps and added the ones you suggested until I figure out my own preferences.
1. Where did Opera go? The apk is there &scripts are correct & iirc it had mentioned a successful install when I rooted it.
2. Similar situation as above with Yalp store.
3. What are some of the other apps on for? (ADB Konnect, Device Registrator, Nook Touch Mod, Superuser & TestCenterService)
I appreciate all of your help so far and hopefully I can get this ideally configured for me quickly so I stop being a bother.
PixieD said:
I've got very little/no idea what I'm doing so I apologize in advance if my questions are facepalm worthy.
Everything seems fine with Nook Manager. It rooted, I've got backups from before I did the update and after in a couple of places. I deleted the correct apps and added the ones you suggested until I figure out my own preferences.
1. Where did Opera go? The apk is there &scripts are correct & iirc it had mentioned a successful install when I rooted it.
2. Similar situation as above with Yalp store.
3. What are some of the other apps on for? (ADB Konnect, Device Registrator, Nook Touch Mod, Superuser & TestCenterService)
I appreciate all of your help so far and hopefully I can get this ideally configured for me quickly so I stop being a bother.
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What are you looking at which tells you Opera or Yalp Store are MIA? Did you install either ADW Launcher or ES File Explorer? Did you remember to put those apk files on the NookManager card?
ADB Konnect is for ADB over WiFi. Probably not your biggest concern right now. Nook Touch Mod allows you to reassign all hard and soft buttons to whatever you like (within reason). SuperUser is installed with root to give you control over what apps are allowed to access/change system files. Most of the rest will be B&N stuff.
nmyshkin said:
What are you looking at which tells you Opera or Yalp Store are MIA? Did you install either ADW Launcher or ES File Explorer? Did you remember to put those apk files on the NookManager card?
ADB Konnect is for ADB over WiFi. Probably not your biggest concern right now. Nook Touch Mod allows you to reassign all hard and soft buttons to whatever you like (within reason). SuperUser is installed with root to give you control over what apps are allowed to access/change system files. Most of the rest will be B&N stuff.
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I installed both ADW Launcher & ES File Explorer. Just checked the SD, both Opera & Yalp Manager apk files are there. I'm looking in the app drawer on ADW.
Thank you for the explanations!
PixieD said:
I installed both ADW Launcher & ES File Explorer. Just checked the SD, both Opera & Yalp Manager apk files are there. I'm looking in the app drawer on ADW.
Thank you for the explanations!
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Huh. In the app drawer of ADW there are three vertical dots at the upper right. The menu these open includes the App Manager. Check there and see if Opera or Yalp Store are listed. It's probably just as simple to copy the apk files from your PC to the SD card you are using for storage and use ES File Explorer to install (or reinstall) the files. I guess it's possible they could be corrupt.
Thanks to @nmyshkin for continuously supporting in helping me root and install apps.
Now time for conclusion: In my usage, I never gained any advantage for having this good tiny e-reader rooted against what is being projected. Mostly because of the power it has from years past. This device cannot handle anything other than just light pdf (not even all pdfs - thanks to low resolution) and epubs.
At least for me, it is not usable for browsing or any other normal tasks that you would do with an android phone or tablet. It is way too slow and tests my patience. Just wastes so much time. Another challenge was getting the right app. For example, Youversion bible works fine but the catch is it will only work with the old version which does not have many features like loading custom bibles. In effect I noticed, installing other pdf readers are also not making life easy - they just work on some, some while loading crashed....
All this caused me to go and do a factory reset to be back like the original e-reader as I was only able to only read epubs decently and there was no real world practical benefit for rooting.
Other major challenge with this e-reader was installing non-english fonts.
I am making this loud and clear for all those new ones that might plan on buying this e-reader expecting it to do more.
Trying to understand and make it happen (Top Hat Soaring)
Hey OP
I am grateful that you made this thread for us how still want to use the NOOK for good work.
I read the whole 52 pages and 515 posts of the first thread made by jeff_kz to try to understand why the NookManager would not work on my NOOK Simple Touch. And then I found this thread.
The non-updated version did not work and I have not yet rooted my NOOK ST with the updated version made by the OP. I plan to do it later today after I have made a backup with NookManager.
Update
The rooting did go well. And I am now able to run both Top Hat Soaring and XCSoar. Thank you very much.
Whew! And I still don't really know what Top Hat is or does. You've done a good job ferreting things out so far but I foresee an issue. Repartioning the sd card is what you needed to do but the info I read about Top Hat was written in 2016. Google cut off Android 2.1 access to the market back in 2017. So...unless there is a depository of updates, apps, whatever to download outside the PlayStore, your work will all be for nothing.
Is there?