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AOSP browser without root (yes you read that right) 4.3

I have a method to install the aosp browser without any root privileges at all and no modifications of the system partition. Just involves installing 2 or 3 apks (depending if you want bookmark syncing). This should work on any of the other nexus devices that came without stock browser. This is also an improvement over the root method as it does not break OTA updates even on rooted devices.
Please don't repost this yet. I want to add in the other languages to browser.apk for the "find on page" button in the menu. I fixed English. The stock nexus roms don't have the string in framework-res for this one button.
Download zip (this is not a cwm package/just extract it or open the files from inside)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/sp3778itcps5iq1/aospbrowser-noroot-blackhand1001.zip
Steps:
1. Use es file manager to browse to system/app and install browserproviderproxy (it will say app not installed, don't worry it worked)
2. Reboot (it will not work without rebooting first)
3. Install Browser4.3_blackhand1001.apk
4. Install ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter_blackhand1001.apk (this will give you bookmark syncing)
Video Tutorial (thanks XDA)

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There is no document in this link...
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heartsaver1859 said:
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I fixed the link sorry about that.

Modified the procedure to work with this device properly. Turns out the signatures on the one file differ between devices.

blackhand1001 said:
I fixed the link sorry about that.
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Thanks for this. Works very well on my devices.

Updated it so the autocomplete dropdown no longer has the blue line glitch. The style definition for the dropdown is missing on the stock nexus 7 rom so I copied it and put it in the browser itself and pointed to it there.
Added User agent selection in advanced preferences.
Full screen option in labs.

when u say install browserproviderproxy in system/app, do you mean install the one found in the nexus7 directory, or the one in your zip file?

AndyGnex said:
when u say install browserproviderproxy in system/app, do you mean install the one found in the nexus7 directory, or the one in your zip file?
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The one on the nexus 7 directory. I updated the download link. It now has user agent selection and a fullscreen mode in the labs menu. The link was pointing to an older version that still had the browserproxyprovider file in the zip. You need to use the one on the device already.

blackhand1001 said:
The one on the nexus 7 directory. I updated the download link. It now has user agent selection and a fullscreen mode in the labs menu. The link was pointing to an older version that still had the browserproxyprovider file in the zip. You need to use the one on the device already.
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Works like a charm

Perfect on new Nexus 7
THANK YOU. This worked PERFECTLY on my new nexus 7. I love the tablet but for me Chrome is nowhere near as good and useful as this stock browser, so thanks a lot.

megafrij0l said:
THANK YOU. This worked PERFECTLY on my new nexus 7. I love the tablet but for me Chrome is nowhere near as good and useful as this stock browser, so thanks a lot.
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Doesn't work for me.
1. Run install browserproviderproxy.apk in system/app directory which fails - check
2. Reboot - checl
3. Install signedBrowser-blackhand1001.apk - FAILS (X App not installed)

andTab said:
Doesn't work for me.
1. Run install browserproviderproxy.apk in system/app directory which fails - check
2. Reboot - checl
3. Install signedBrowser-blackhand1001.apk - FAILS (X App not installed)
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Since I was rooted anyhow, I ended up using the root AOSP Browser installation app from the market.
We will see if the bookmark sync works with that (it's supposed to)

Working on my HTC One - ARHD 4.1 Google Edition with this method !!!!!

For Android 4.4
Supporting root device
not work new incognito tab
Derived from the last sdk
http://www.mediafire.com/download/6uaeiyu2b92h88u/Browser.zip

Just updated to 4.4 and browser didn't work so I uninstalled..... Wot do I do now?
All stock nexus 4
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chaosfoevr said:
Just updated to 4.4 and browser didn't work so I uninstalled..... Wot do I do now?
All stock nexus 4
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delete BrowserProviderProxy.apk
system/app/ BrowserProviderProxy.apk

Tried to delete that file and it says cannot delete it... Not rooted running 4.4 on nexus 2012....

AOSP browser without root (yes you read that right) 4.3

I have a method to install the aosp browser without any root privileges at all and no modifications of the system partition. Just involves installing 2 or 3 apks (depending if you want bookmark syncing). This should work on any of the other nexus devices that came without stock browser.
Please don't repost this yet. I want to add in the other languages to browser.apk for the "find on page" button in the menu. I fixed English. The stock nexus roms don't have the string in framework-res for this one button.
Download zip (this is not a cwm package/just extract it or open the files from inside)
http://www.mediafire.com/?f98l0b3apkbb6s1
Steps:
1. Use es file manager to browse to system/app and install browserproviderproxy (it will say app not installed, don't worry it worked) OR install the included file
2. Reboot (it will not work without rebooting first)
3. Install Browser4.3_blackhand1001.apk
4. Install ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter_blackhand1001.apk (this will give you bookmark syncing)
Extras:
User agent selection in Advanced Preferences
Fullscreen Toggle in Labs
Please post if it works for you!!
Video Tutorial (thanks XDA)

Reserved for future updates.......

"File does not exist"

danvee said:
"File does not exist"
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Sorry fixed it. Moved it to mediafire.
http://www.mediafire.com/?f98l0b3apkbb6s1

Updated the process. It now should work on all devices. Turns out the signature on browserproviderproxy differs between devices.

Does this work on all devices as well as previous version of android say for example Sony Xperia S running 4.1.2 (comes with stock browser version 4.1.2-N7_zg)?

yep working fine on my nexus7.. though there's no option for full screen.
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TitaniumZERO said:
Does this work on all devices as well as previous version of android say for example Sony Xperia S running 4.1.2 (comes with stock browser version 4.1.2-N7_zg)?
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It only works on 4.3 devices.

lyrad12 said:
yep working fine on my nexus7.. though there's no option for full screen.
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I can try to port the cyanogenmod aosp browser for you. it has those extra options.

lyrad12 said:
yep working fine on my nexus7.. though there's no option for full screen.
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Added fullscreen option in Labs
Added User agent selection in advanced settings
If you already installed everything you can just install the new signbrowser file. No need to install the others and reboot again.

It seems to work great for me. Thanks.

Works no issues, thanks for this, this is the best browser out there by far
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I can't seem to find the icon in my app drawer or my homepage.
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blackhand1001 said:
Added fullscreen option in Labs
Added User agent selection in advanced settings
If you already installed everything you can just install the new signbrowser file. No need to install the others and reboot again.
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woah that was fast! how did you do that? can you do also other apps that requires root to work like this one?

lyrad12 said:
woah that was fast! how did you do that? can you do also other apps that requires root to work like this one?
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do you think you can add a home button as well
thanks in advance

dumb question, but since this is going in the system folder, will it affect our ability to receive OTA updates?

I don't understand the directions.
Can you make clearer?

iboj007 said:
dumb question, but since this is going in the system folder, will it affect our ability to receive OTA updates?
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Its not going in the system folder. You navigate to folder and open the existing apk to install it. It does not effect OTA updates. I just included another copy of the file for those who don't know where that folder is.

Will this remove chrome?

xnifex said:
Will this remove chrome?
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No.
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[Rom][15April]Ascend XT - CleanRom B160

CleanRom
Version 2 is now Up !
​
Here's what I did, I removed all the AT&T bloatware and most of the Google Apps
while adding Root / Busybox / Nova Launcher / A custom EMUI 5 theme / and a couple of useful apps
We Fixed the IMEI problem and everything is stable Thanks @madvane20 for your help
~Download For B160.v2~
~Download for B160.v1~
​
Flashing instructions.. You Must already be on the Correct firmware. (If you need to get to B160 Click here)
CleanRom will Wipe your internal Data partition ...Make sure you have a Backup !
You must Mount - System / Cust and Data before you start the install. After install wipe cache / dalvik and reboot.
As Always Make a backup before you flash in case anything goes wrong
Important: After you setup your phone boot to TWRP and make a Backup - I found a bug where Play Store and FireFox just Stop working (won't open)
If this happens you can restore your backup and everything works again.
Thanks @skuly
This seems to fix the play store error
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71447841&postcount=52
So far this rom seems to have a lot better performance.
When I first installed the rom Play store wouldn't launch after my first reboot. So I installed play store from HERE and it didn't fix it but when I went to settings>Apps and disabled play store it asked to uninstall playstore and restore the default so I did that and then re-enabled play store and everything has been fine since then.
So far the phone hasn't been lagging like stock was but I think I might need to give it a few more days because stock was fine at first too but then was always eating ram.
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Whats Removed
Amazon shopping
Amazon Kindle
ATT App Select
ATT FamilyMap
ATT Hotspots
ATT Locker
ATT Protect Plus
ATT Drive
ATT Smart Limits
ATT Smart WiFi
Direct TV
MyATT
Uber
YPMobile
Chrome
Facebook
Hangouts
HW Swipe Keyboard
LookOut
Play Books
Play Duo
Play News
Play Newsstand
Play photo's
Play Games
Play Video
Looking for an even Cleaner Rom - Check out my Bare_Naked Rom
Thanks go to
@Scott for letting me use the CleanRom name
@Chainfire for SuperSU
http://novalauncher.com/ for their excellent Launcher

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@clsA,
Where can I find themes for my B150 rooted ROM and how do I install them? Thanks!

divineBliss said:
@clsA,
Where can I find themes for my B150 rooted ROM and how do I install them? Thanks!
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Get themes here >> https://huaweiemuithemes.blogspot.c...00-08:00&max-results=20&start=8&by-date=false
Make a folder on the ext_sdcard named HWThemes and put the file's in it. they end in .hwt
Same folder is in the internal storage if you don't mind them taking space their

Thanks for the continued efforts.

IMEI Changed
Just flashed this and my IMEI changed. I flashed the B150 Backup and my number returned. I saw in the other thread this was happening but the issue still is still in this build at least. The rom looked good for the 10 minutes I was using it!

I had the exact same issue. Unfortunately and quite unusual of me, I didn't make a b150 backup, but my imei returned when restoring your b150 pre root backup from your other guide. The rom was pretty smooth for the five minutes I used it though.
Also thanks for the b130 to b150 update guide! I followed all the directions and went from b130 to b150 without a problem!
Sent from my H1611 using Tapatalk

cubsfan24 said:
Just flashed this and my IMEI changed. I flashed the B150 Backup and my number returned. I saw in the other thread this was happening but the issue still is still in this build at least. The rom looked good for the 10 minutes I was using it!
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jg1210 said:
I had the exact same issue. Unfortunately and quite unusual of me, I didn't make a b150 backup, but my imei returned when restoring your b150 pre root backup from your other guide. The rom was pretty smooth for the five minutes I used it though.
Also thanks for the b130 to b150 update guide! I followed all the directions and went from b130 to b150 without a problem!
Sent from my H1611 using Tapatalk
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Sorry for the inconvenience I'm Pretty sure it's fixed now if you would like to try it again ...I appreciate the Feedback

Thanks! I found that site before you responded and was hoping there was something better. I had tried putting the .hwt file in the local/external SDs in both HWThemes and the .cache folder, and the theme just would not show up in the Theme app. I got it to show up by putting it in /system/themes . Tried again today and now it's working fine just putting the .hwt file in external HWThemes folder . Which theme file is shown in OP?
clsA said:
Get themes here >> https://huaweiemuithemes.blogspot.c...00-08:00&max-results=20&start=8&by-date=false
Make a folder on the ext_sdcard named HWThemes and put the file's in it. they end in .hwt
Same folder is in the internal storage if you don't mind them taking space their
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divineBliss said:
Thanks! I found that site before you responded and was hoping there was something better. I had tried putting the .hwt file in the local/external SDs in both HWThemes and the .cache folder, and the theme just would not show up in the Theme app. I got it to show up by putting it in /system/themes . Tried again today and now it's working fine just putting the .hwt file in external HWThemes folder . Which theme file is shown in OP?
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Sometimes a reboot is needed for the theme's to show in the Theme app.
The theme used in the ROM is called OTA_black.
@divineBliss
any of the Themes for the H5x should work fine also
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/themes
and the P9 themes too > https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/themes
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

Just flashed the latest upload and the IMEI number does not change. I only use this phone as a mini tablet but cannot wait to see what roms come out for this device. Thanks for everyone's hard work!

Why i must be on B150? Cant upgrade direcly from B130?

yunior597 said:
Why i must be on B150? Cant upgrade direcly from B130?
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If you flash this ROM on B130 your WiFi will be disabled.
The ROM is built on B150
I have a guide on updating to B150
Use it then this ROM works
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@clsA,
Note: Please correct your first link - it's not the 5X thread.
Thanks! I'll have to check out the other two links. Didn't care for OTA black because it's doesn't display the text description of each category in the phone settings window, just a small icon. This black theme is what I finally settled on:
https://huaweiemuithemes.blogspot.com.eg/2017/02/android-n-dark-edition-emui-theme.html?m=1
clsA said:
Sometimes a reboot is needed for the theme's to show in the Theme app.
The theme used in the ROM is called OTA_black.
@divineBliss
any of the Themes for the H5x should work fine also
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/-t3555254
and the P9 themes too > https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/themes
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divineBliss said:
@clsA,
Note: Please correct your first link - it's not the 5X thread.
Thanks! I'll have to check out the other two links. Didn't care for OTA black because it's doesn't display the text description of each category in the phone settings window, just a small icon. This black theme is what I finally settled on:
https://huaweiemuithemes.blogspot.com.eg/2017/02/android-n-dark-edition-emui-theme.html?m=1
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link fixed - check out VUi in the 5x forum
also the OTA black does have descriptions in the Settings screen just use nova to set the font to off white

Which font would that be? Seems like a theme that doesn't require me to do that additional step is the better implemented theme.
clsA said:
link fixed - check out VUi in the 5x forum
also the OTA black does have descriptions in the Settings screen just use nova to set the font to off white
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divineBliss said:
Which font would that be? Seems like a theme that doesn't require me to do that additional step is the better implemented theme.
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It's Nova that's overrides the Font
Not the Theme
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Doesn't happen with other themes and AFAIK Nova Launcher does not affect fonts outside of itself, so I don't know where this comment comes from. Tell me the exact steps in Nova to change the font for OTA black then, as I don't see anything in Nova Settings . Been using Nova Launcher for years.
clsA said:
It's Nova that's overrides the Font
Not the Theme
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divineBliss said:
Doesn't happen with other themes and AFAIK Nova Launcher does not affect fonts outside of itself, so I don't know where this comment comes from. Tell me the exact steps in Nova to change the font for OTA black then, as I don't see anything in Nova Settings . Been using Nova Launcher for years.
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I set the font to off white in Nova settings
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Man, there's multiple different places to set fonts in Nova Launcher, that why I said "Tell me the exact steps in Nova to change the font... " .
I'm not convinced Nova Launcher font color affects phone settings font color. Show me a screen shot after you change it to red. Besides, non of my Nova fonts are black anyway.
EDIT: WELL GOSH DARN .. I thought I figured it out, but no luck . Anyway, I'm good with the N theme I previously mentioned .
clsA said:
I set the font to off white in Nova settings
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[HOW-TO] Enable MultiWindow on EMUI 4.1 / Android 6 (like EMUI 5)

Hello!
This morning i was just looking in build.prop when ive seen a line regarding multi-window.
On EMUI 5 / Android 7, we can enable MultiWindow by pressing for few seconds the multitasking/recents icon in the navigation bar.
This feature is available on EMUI 4.1 as well.
REQUIREMENTS:
- EMUI 4.1
- Unlocked bootloader
- Rooted phone
- a file manager with root support ( im using the good old version of ES File Explorer)
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[HOW-TO] Huawei Nova:
1) Grant root access to the file manager.
2) Go to /system and open build.prop.
3) Search for ro.huawei.multiwindow and change it from false to true.
ro.huawei.multiwindow=false becomes ro.huawei.multiwindow=true.
4) Save and reboot. After reboot, you can use MultiWindow by pressing for few seconds the multitasking / recents icon from navigation bar.
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[HOW-TO] Other Huawei phones:
If you have followed the instructions for Huawei Nova and it didnt work, then check if you have HwMwLauncher folder in /system/app or /system/priv-app.
If it is missing, then check this post. People reported that MultiWindow is working after they got HwMwLauncher.
CONFIRMED DEVICES:
- Huawei Honor 8
If your phone isnt on this list, then it doesnt mean that it doesnt work. Just try and report back. I think it should work on all Huawei phones which are running EMUI 4.1.
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EDIT: I just seen that you can use MultiWindow by swiping up two fingers on navigation bar too.

When you are in Multiwindow with 2 apps open, press HOME button.
I have a big bug!
The Home is in half screen.
VNS-L21C432B170
Emui 4.1.2
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millo1978 said:
When you are in Multiwindow with 2 apps open, press HOME button.
I have a big bug!
The Home is in half screen.
VNS-L21C432B170
Emui 4.1.2
Inviato dal mio HUAWEI VNS-L21 utilizzando Tapatalk
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I have no issues. When I press home button it just disable MultiWindow.
Nova CAN-L11 running EMUI 4.1 CANC432B100.

Maybe this is my firmware problem... I don't know.
But only with home button.
With back button all is ok.
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I enabled this on my mate 7 with emui 4 marshmallow quite a while ago. If I try to use it I just get a pop up message saying this application does not support dual windows. Haven't found a practical use for it yet.

RobboW said:
I enabled this on my mate 7 with emui 4 marshmallow quite a while ago. If I try to use it I just get a pop up message saying this application does not support dual windows. Haven't found a practical use for it yet.
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It's same for me.
When you press the "+" on homescreen after you enable MultiWindow I think it shows only the apps which support it.
Personally, I'm not using MultiWindow. I just wanted to share the small trick I've found.

Strange - it doesn't seem to have any effect on my rooted Honor 8 (still on MM with EMUI 4.1).
I used BuildProp Editor to set ro.huawei.multiwindow=true and rebooted. Holding the "recents" button does nothing apart from a quick burst of haptic feedback after about half a second or so.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

stooby said:
Strange - it doesn't seem to have any effect on my rooted Honor 8 (still on MM with EMUI 4.1).
I used BuildProp Editor to set ro.huawei.multiwindow=true and rebooted. Holding the "recents" button does nothing apart from a quick burst of haptic feedback after about half a second or so.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Exactly the same phone and software here but it shows the toasts messages and the MultiWindow interface but doesn't work. I think EMUI 4.1 is simply Nougat ready and that is the reason why it has the option to enable or disable MultiWindow but the system (MM) has not this function and that is why it doesn't work. So the result is only the GUI of MultiWindow being shown but is only EMUI trying to do something as layer that system in fact isn't capable.
I was wrong follow @#Henkate instructions here here

stooby said:
Strange - it doesn't seem to have any effect on my rooted Honor 8 (still on MM with EMUI 4.1).
I used BuildProp Editor to set ro.huawei.multiwindow=true and rebooted. Holding the "recents" button does nothing apart from a quick burst of haptic feedback after about half a second or so.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Exactly the same phone and software here but it shows the toasts messages and the MultiWindow interface but doesn't work.
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1) Do you have HwMwLauncher.apk in /system/app/HwMwLauncher or /system/priv-app/HwMwLauncher ? I don't think it matter if it is in app or priv-app, but it must exist. I have it in /system/app.
2) After you enable MultiWindow, do you see the process named HwDualWindowLauncher at Settings > Developer Options > Running services (check also cached processes there)?
3) In build.prop I have the following line: ro.config.hw_multiscreen=true. I think it might be related to MultiWindow as well, but I'm not sure. I didn't try yet to set it to false and see what happens.
carmeloamg said:
I think EMUI 4.1 is simply Nougat ready and that is the reason why it has the option to enable or disable MultiWindow but the system (MM) has not this function and that is why it doesn't work. So the result is only the GUI of MultiWindow being shown but is only EMUI trying to do something as layer that system in fact isn't capable.
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Well, it works for me on Nova CAN-L11 running EMUI 4.1
MultiWindow has been introduced in Android 6. Why Huawei hid this option in EMUI 4.1 (Android 6) and introduced it as a new feature in EMUI 5 (Android 7)? That's what I'm asking too.

#Henkate said:
1) Do you have HwMwLauncher.apk in /system/app/HwMwLauncher or /system/priv-app/HwMwLauncher ? I don't think it matter if it is in app or priv-app, but it must exist. I have it in /system/app.
2) After you enable MultiWindow, do you see the process named HwDualWindowLauncher at Settings > Developer Options > Running services (check also cached processes there)?
3) In build.prop I have the following line: ro.config.hw_multiscreen=true. I think it might be related to MultiWindow as well, but I'm not sure. I didn't try yet to set it to false and see what happens.
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1). I don't have HwMwLauncher.apk in either location (or anywhere, in fact).
2). No, I don't see the HwDualWindowLauncher process running.
3). I tried that, but it doesn't appear to have any affect.
Thanks anyway.
I'm not too bothered whether this works or not, but if it can be enabled, I will just for the fun of it!

stooby said:
1). I don't have HwMwLauncher.apk in either location (or anywhere, in fact).
2). No, I don't see the HwDualWindowLauncher process running.
3). I tried that, but it doesn't appear to have any affect.
Thanks anyway.
I'm not too bothered whether this works or not, but if it can be enabled, I will just for the fun of it!
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The missing HwMwLauncher could be the problem since it is related to MultiWindow.
I've uploaded HwMwLauncher folder from my Huawei Nova.
1) Download HwMwLauncher.zip from HERE and extract it.
2) Copy HwMwLauncher folder to system/app.
3) Set the correct permissions for folders and files (.apk and .odex). I've attached screenshots with the permissions as well. The permissions of oat and arm64 folders must be same as the one for HwMwLauncher folder. And the permission of .odex file must be same as .apk one.
4) Reboot. Now I'd say that it should work. Make sure that ro.huawei.multiwindow=true in build.prop, but also ro.config.hw_multiscreen=true (just in case, I still don't know the purpose of this line as I didn't try to set it to false yet).
@carmeloamg :
If you don't have HwMwLauncher neither, then follow the same steps I've wrote in this post and report if it works.

#Henkate said:
The missing HwMwLauncher could be the problem since it is related to MultiWindow.
I've uploaded HwMwLauncher folder from my Huawei Nova.
1) Download HwMwLauncher.zip from HERE and extract it.
2) Copy HwMwLauncher folder to system/app.
3) Set the correct permissions for folders and files (.apk and .odex). I've attached screenshots with the permissions as well. The permissions of oat and arm64 folders must be same as the one for HwMwLauncher folder. And the permission of .odex file must be same as .apk one.
4) Reboot. Now I'd say that it should work. Make sure that ro.huawei.multiwindow=true in build.prop, but also ro.config.hw_multiscreen=true (just in case, I still don't know the purpose of this line as I didn't try to set it to false yet).
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That's fixed it!
Thanks for your help.

#Henkate said:
The missing HwMwLauncher could be the problem since it is related to MultiWindow.
I've uploaded HwMwLauncher folder from my Huawei Nova.
1) Download HwMwLauncher.zip from HERE and extract it.
2) Copy HwMwLauncher folder to system/app.
3) Set the correct permissions for folders and files (.apk and .odex). I've attached screenshots with the permissions as well. The permissions of oat and arm64 folders must be same as the one for HwMwLauncher folder. And the permission of .odex file must be same as .apk one.
4) Reboot. Now I'd say that it should work. Make sure that ro.huawei.multiwindow=true in build.prop, but also ro.config.hw_multiscreen=true (just in case, I still don't know the purpose of this line as I didn't try to set it to false yet).
@carmeloamg :
If you don't have HwMwLauncher neither, then follow the same steps I've wrote in this post and report if it works.
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I didn't have it. Placed and fixed but it only allows to use three system apps as second window even having some other multi window ready apps. For instance I've got WhatsApp and Telegram I can use multi window each one separately with gallery, files and videos but not both together. Snapshot attached. Same for you @stooby ?
Thanks @#Henkate !

very easy and smart! working very well without problems ...thanks

carmeloamg said:
I didn't have it. Placed and fixed but it only allows to use three system apps as second window even having some other multi window ready apps. For instance I've got WhatsApp and Telegram I can use multi window each one separately with gallery, files and videos but not both together. Snapshot attached. Same for you @stooby ?
Thanks @#Henkate !
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Yes, same for me. When I had my Note 4, there was an Xposed module that enabled all apps for multi window use. Unfortunately, it's not working on these devices. I'll keep investigating.

stooby said:
Yes, same for me. When I had my Note 4, there was an Xposed module that enabled all apps for multi window use. Unfortunately, it's not working on these devices. I'll keep investigating.
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HONOR 8: Installing this version of HwMwLauncher makes the multi window natively supported apps to be selectable and the multiwindow_whitelist_apps.xml file placed in /cust/hw/normal/xml make it usable from many other apps that before says not compatible. Only two issues, sometimes launcher (nova launcher) gets stuck on half of it size buy as it comes it goes. The other issue is that you can not use two apps that not appear in HwMwLauncher, just able to open one that is not and then launch another that is on it. See screenshots (example using chrome and instagram).

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The missing HwMwLauncher could be the problem since it is related to MultiWindow.
I've uploaded HwMwLauncher folder from my Huawei Nova.
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VNS-L21C432B170 Emui 4.1.2 (P9 lite)
I tried now again...
and now it works good!
tested in Portrait and Landscape.
No issues at the moment!
Thanks a lot

working here to
wishing for a fix for Knuckle Sense too...ive searched for that app everywhere with root explorer and just cant find it...
Knuckle sense is renamed branded Qeexo Finger Sense... double knock for screenshot/draw a letter to open an App. ect.
its activated in Intelligence Assistant but not working ...
looks like its disabled by root
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I have found in /system...
knuckle_gesture.bin...
but cant open it

[Root] How to make ARCore work on Vince

!!ATTENTION!!
As Google recently changed how the device_profile files are located, these steps below do NOT work anymore. There are only two options you can choose from which you can follow and read about here
#I'll not be responsible for anything that happens to your device when you follow these steps#
If you don't know what ARCore is read this https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARCore
After you understand what ARCore is for then continue reading.
@Arnova8G2 has made a flashable zip with support for our device.
AR Stickers download https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Uvspxje-myBIKIeDHfgMpZ4Uv_o5ZFYL
Installation steps:
1. Install original arcore linked below
2. Reboot to TWRP
3. Install twrp-Patch-ARcore-for-all-device.zip
4. Reboot to system
Zip download here. This method is still under testing, so the original method is still shown below.
Step 1. Download ARCore from here https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...se/arcore-1-4-180716096-android-apk-download/
Step 2. Install an app that use ARCore. If you're lazy, you can use this https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-creative-lab/just-a-line-draw-anywhere-with-ar/
Step 3. Open the app you installed in step 2 and let it crash. This will make the folders and files that we're going to use later on.
Step 4. Download the file named device_profile_vince.textproto.txt at the end of this post and rename the file to device_profile_vince.textproto
Step 5. Using root explorer, copy the file you just renamed to /data/data/com.google.ar.core/files/device_profile_database2 and change SE context by selecting the file you just copied and press the three dots. Then select Restore default context and then press OK.
Step 6. Now you can use any apps that require ARCore!:victory:
NOTE: If you updated ARCore repeat step 3 to step 5
Tested on my vince running AEX and havoc os with omnivision sensor

Not really necessary anymore as we've Arnova8G2's flashable zip but I'll keep it here anyways
During the steps above, you probably saw a bunch of files in /data/data/com.google.ar.core/files/device_profile_database. One file is for one device or another variant of the same device. These files come from the manufacturers or Google themselves for the devices that officially ARCore.
Unfortunately, vince, like a lot of other devices, don't officially support ARCore, so some of these files maybe more compatible with vince but I don't have time to test them all. So if anybody have extra time, you can help me find out which one of these files is best suited for our device. You just have to rename the file you want to test to device_profile_vince_.textproto(the _ is to make sure you don't accidentally replace the original device_profile_vince.textproto file) and rename the original device_profile_vince.textproto to device_profile_vince.textproto.bak
If you believe you've found a file that's better than the one on the OP, then please tag me and post the file name in this thread and I'll test it to see if it's better before adding it to the OP

CHANGELOGS;
Code:
3.9.18:Updated links in OP and ARstickers link
5.7.18:Updated OP and Arstickers link
3.7.18:Updated OP
27.06.18:Updated OP
23.06.18:Updated ARCore link
16.06.18:Updated device_profile_vince file
31.05.18:Updated ARCore link
23.05.18: Updated ARStickers link
21.05.18: Initial post

FAQ:
Q:Why (insert app name) can't detect surface?
A:Find a surface that's not shiny or white color. Surfaces that are textured and have sufficient lighting can help. Sometimes a reboot can help too
Q:Why can't I install all apps that use ARCore in play store?
A:They're supposed to be only for devices that officially support ARCore. If you want to use them on vince, download using apkmirror
Q:Why ARCore still isn't working on MIUI even after I followed all the steps?
A:This could be because that MIUI is heavily modified from stock Android so a lot of things aren't working on it.
Q:Why isn't AR Stickers working?
A:Use this version Download, (MIRROR). Thanks to @Arnova8G2 for this

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Hi.
Thank you for your hard work.
Can I know if potentially all arcore's app can work on Vince?
I am asking this because I'm fully stock and I would like to know for root it.
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vespino75 said:
Hi.
Thank you for your hard work.
Can I know if potentially all arcore's app can work on Vince?
I am asking this because I'm fully stock and I would like to know for root it.
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All apps that use ARCore should work except for ARStickers, which you've to use the one linked in the FAQ. It's the only app so far I tested that needs to be modded to work.

Deer developer tried every step describe by you on miui costum rom wash n dish by Jerome-X but not worked any AR core based software always it is saying that device is not supported check the screen shots.

irfan.shikarpuri said:
Deer developer tried every step describe by you on miui costum rom wash n dish by Jerome-X but not worked any AR core based software always it is saying that device is not supported check the screen shots.
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I wish Venice could support the AR core
Really good work done by you to enable this feature.
May be I am getting error due to miui

Mhhh... Weird.
I must wait 110 hours until unlock my bootloader... Damn.
Anyway.
I developed some app with Google tango.
And yes, the problem can be the Android version also.
Arcore works on few models with Android nougat. If you use a smooth vanilla 8.0 it can works (maybe).
If someone wants to try, please, try this app (now I can't because the bootloader),
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Now I got it that I have android 7.0 and AR core works good on android 8.0

Does not work with dotos.... why?
i followed exactly the guide...

irfan.shikarpuri said:
Now I got it that I have android 7.0 and AR core works good on android 8.0
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Hmm, that's weird, it should work for nougat ROMs too. Maybe because MIUi is heavily modified

vespino75 said:
Does not work with dotos.... why?
i followed exactly the guide...
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Are you sure you followed all the steps exactly? And how does it not work?

Yes I followed the instructions, and all the app (I tested 3 app) does not work (included the area stickers and yours in the guide).
I did also the last modify with root explorer... But I have the same problem of irfan

vespino75 said:
Yes I followed the instructions, and all the app (I tested 3 app) does not work (included the area stickers and yours in the guide).
I did also the last modify with root explorer... But I have the same problem of irfan
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How does it not work? Did the app just crash or something else?

Stampyron said:
How does it not work? Did the app just crash or something else?
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The app says "your device is not compatible with AR"
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vespino75 said:
The app says "your device is not compatible with AR"
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Then either you didn't rename the file correctly or you didn't restore SE context

Stampyron said:
Then either you didn't rename the file correctly or you didn't restore SE context
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I did it. Both.
There is some problem... Can I do something?
I tried also to use the extension .proto instead .textproto, with the first extension the app crash.
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vespino75 said:
I did it. Both.
There is some problem... Can I do something?View attachment 4512944View attachment 4512945
I tried also to use the extension .proto instead .textproto, with the first extension the app crash.
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Try put permission to rw and reboot