Adfree Alternative - Nexus One General

Any other apps out there like adfree?

Why don't you just use AdFree?
Works great on my phone

All it does is place a hosts file, you can push it manually in one step without the need for the application.

GldRush98 said:
Why don't you just use AdFree?
Works great on my phone
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I actually do...but lately hasn't been working very well (even with updates). I also don't like how the page keeps loading even after the page has loaded. (The loading circle keeps going on the address bar.)
evilkorn said:
All it does is place a hosts file, you can push it manually in one step without the need for the application.
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Any instructions or link to those instructions? Thanks!

download hosts file, push to /etc/

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[HELP] get verizon/protected apps on sprint based roms like aloysius v12?

the title says it all how can i get those types of apps working on roms based on other phones? i have aloysius v12 but i want to use the verizon apps that come in the market but they are not there. is there i fix or patch so i can use skype or something like that?? i installed an APK i backed up but when i install it it says this app is not available for this phone. can someone please help?
Can you pull ur build.prop and attach it to a post here?
TopazAaron said:
Can you pull ur build.prop and attach it to a post here?
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where and how do i do that?
Working on a fix right now. Gimme a little bit and I'll have it up.
Doesn't jcase's market fix help this kind of problem?
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
snyluc13 said:
Doesn't jcase's market fix help this kind of problem?
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I ran into this problem too running the Sprint based Fresh rom. While Jcase's Market Fix will fix the problem with missing protected apps, it wont fix the missing Verizon apps.
To do that, I used Root Explorer on my phone and opened the "build.prop" file located in the System folder. Open the file in the included text editor and scroll down to until you see this line:
"ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric"
The correct value for the line should be "310012". Sprint roms will have the value as "310120".
Save the changes and exit. After reboot, check your Market. The right-most tab on the main page will read "Verizon" now instead of "Downloads".
Or flash this handy zip from recovery.
FunkyFender said:
Or flash this handy zip from recovery.
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thanks ...works great
FunkyFender said:
Or flash this handy zip from recovery.
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Lol. Where were you when I needed you earlier?
PPCGeek01 said:
Lol. Where were you when I needed you earlier?
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At work unfortunately. These back-to-back shifts are killing me.
FunkyFender said:
Working on a fix right now. Gimme a little bit and I'll have it up.
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thanks i really want to use those apps
edit: thanks for the fix, works like a charm
Anyone else having issues with the my Verizon app? Everytime I go into it it states phone number can not be verified
FunkyFender said:
Or flash this handy zip from recovery.
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I know this is probably elementary, but is there a step by step post anywhere for flashing a zip file?
I just rooted last night and put the first custom ROM on my phone. This is uncharted territory for me. Everything is great so far except for these missing apps.
I tried the root explorer method, but it would only let me read the text, not edit.
EDIT: Ignore this post. GREAT SUCCESS!! Too easy.
PPCGeek01 said:
I ran into this problem too running the Sprint based Fresh rom. While Jcase's Market Fix will fix the problem with missing protected apps, it wont fix the missing Verizon apps.
To do that, I used Root Explorer on my phone and opened the "build.prop" file located in the System folder. Open the file in the included text editor and scroll down to until you see this line:
"ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric"
The correct value for the line should be "310012". Sprint roms will have the value as "310120".
Save the changes and exit. After reboot, check your Market. The right-most tab on the main page will read "Verizon" now instead of "Downloads".
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Thank you.
I was doing it the hard way - download the app in a HTC/VZW Rom, copy them to SD, restore the Sprint ROM (Aloysius V12) and install.
Looking at them now in the Market.
bftb0
THANKS. This worked great for me.

[Q] How to make modded app stay after using adb push?

Does anyone know how to push a modded app to the HTC Desire and make it stay?
Because obviously on the HTC Desire pushing files normally with adb push doesn't make them stay.
Anyone got a solution?
what do you mean it doesn't make them stay?
if you push a file to the system/framework then it will be there
if it's the same file as one already in the phone then it will overwrite it
is your device in recovery when writing to the system folder?
sorry if im missing something here
cgrec92 said:
what do you mean it doesn't make them stay?
if you push a file to the system/framework then it will be there
if it's the same file as one already in the phone then it will overwrite it
is your device in recovery when writing to the system folder?
sorry if im missing something here
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Well I modded the smooth calender app and made the background transparent and then pushed it to /data/app where it was.
Works fine and shows up how it should.
But then when i restart my phone, it's gone, not in the app launcher or widgets menu but it's still there when I look for it in ROOT EXPLORER.
try pushing the file to system/app
cgrec92 said:
try pushing the file to system/app
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I've done that too, doesn't work.
Do I have to do it in recovery when pushing apps?
Because it lets me push apps when the phone is normally on.
the phone must be in recovery in order to write to the system
boot into recovery
remove from data/app and system/app the old file
push to system/app the new file
reboot
cgrec92 said:
the phone must be in recovery in order to write to the system
boot into recovery
remove from data/app and system/app the old file
push to system/app the new file
reboot
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Did all that, still didn't work.
I pushed the apps but they haven't come up at all.
try installing it instead
adb install file.apk
cgrec92 said:
try installing it instead
adb install file.apk
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Won't install either, was the first thing I tried.
It needs to be signed and I've tried every guide possible on how to sign apk's but none of them work.
it doesnt have to be signed if youre pushing it to your phone
if only has to be signed if you want to be able to flash it
which is actually a good idea considering that adb push isnt working for you
if you send me or upload the file i can sign it for you and you can flash it in recovery
cgrec92 said:
it doesnt have to be signed if youre pushing it to your phone
if only has to be signed if you want to be able to flash it
which is actually a good idea considering that adb push isnt working for you
if you send me or upload the file i can sign it for you and you can flash it in recovery
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Do you know how to make flashable zip files?
Because I've been asking around for bloody ages on how to do it but no one seems to want to reply!
im not sure on windows but i can have it done in a second on my mac
cgrec92 said:
im not sure on windows but i can have it done in a second on my mac
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AHH ****!
I don't understand why people can't tell me how to do it on windows!
But yeh I've attached the apks!
UltraLinx said:
AHH ****!
I don't understand why people can't tell me how to do it on windows!
But yeh I've attached the apks!
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enjoy
10chaaaaar
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enjoy
10chaaaaar
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Yes they work!
Thank you for the help.
And i was wondering, couldn't I just take out the apps from that zip file and add more modded apps then flash them?
good good
if you unzip the file and then re-zip you'll lose the sign
i think you can add/remove files with a zip manager without actually unzipping
however the update script included in that zip will only allow flashing to /system/app
note that if you toggle signature verification in recovery then you can flash everything signed or not, although this is not good if you are distributing files.
cgrec92 said:
good good
if you unzip the file and then re-zip you'll lose the sign
i think you can add/remove files with a zip manager without actually unzipping
however the update script included in that zip will only allow flashing to /system/app
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Yeh i'm only going to add to it, not actually unzip it.
Yeh that's cool don't mind it being flashed to /system/app.
Thanks for the help!
UltraLinx said:
Yeh i'm only going to add to it, not actually unzip it.
Yeh that's cool don't mind it being flashed to /system/app.
Thanks for the help!
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no problem
UltraLinx said:
Do you know how to make flashable zip files?
Because I've been asking around for bloody ages on how to do it but no one seems to want to reply!
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http://www.robmcghee.com/android/creating-an-android-update-zip-package/
or
http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Opera...ndroid-phone/m-p/241285/highlight/true#M26103
its amazing what google can do for you
copex said:
http://www.robmcghee.com/android/creating-an-android-update-zip-package/
or
http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Opera...ndroid-phone/m-p/241285/highlight/true#M26103
its amazing what google can do for you
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In the first one it says, "- edit <workdir>/META-INF/com/google/android/update-script".
Where do i get an update script from?
In the second link it doesn't say anything about making flashable zip files.
I've been to both of those websites before, done hours of searching, come back here for help but no one seems to know.

can someone please post the original.mbr???

ive been trying to fix my phone for a week now and i need the original.mbr file that is in the remove voodoo thread. the link in there wont save as an mbr for me only as an html. i know someone has to have the file out there that can host it elsewhere for me. please for the love of android someone help me!!!!!!!
You need to right-click on the link and select "save as".
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
If you still need it.
http://www.mediafire.com/?bz2gqm3k2pwrvj5
When I tried it, I saved it as original.mbr but if I went to properties it then said original.mbr.htm - and it didn't work when I tried to adb it to the phone. How do you save it as just the .mbr without the .htm adding back on?
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
you need to go into the folder options in windows so that files will display their extension
ktez said:
When I tried it, I saved it as original.mbr but if I went to properties it then said original.mbr.htm - and it didn't work when I tried to adb it to the phone. How do you save it as just the .mbr without the .htm adding back on?
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
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Use a different browser.
thank you to the guy that actually met my request and hosted the file for me. Haven't tried it yet but I will first thing in the morning after work. Is the file supposed to only be 512b though? Al
Yeah, don't thank the original source, which works just fine, sans folks not understanding that browsers try to open files instead of saving them sometimes...
adrynalyne said:
Yeah, don't thank the original source, which works just fine, sans folks not understanding that browsers try to open files instead of saving them sometimes...
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No need to feel unappreciated! I tried Firefox ie and chrome and had problems with each browser. I just want the damn file so I can fix my phone. All credit of course goes to you for the original source plus instructions. You are the man and as soon as I get my phone fixed keep your eyes peeled for a nice donation. Thank you for everything you've done good sir, but thank you most of all for your modesty lol
ktez said:
When I tried it, I saved it as original.mbr but if I went to properties it then said original.mbr.htm - and it didn't work when I tried to adb it to the phone. How do you save it as just the .mbr without the .htm adding back on?
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Just for future reference: I'm betting you left-clicked on the link then right-clicked on the page that had "ƒ������ðŸ1�����ƒ���� 1��������ƒ���� 7��������������������Uª" at the top and selected "Save page as" What you were supposed to do was right-click on the link and select (for Firefox and Chrome) "save link as..." and then click save. This way it saves the original file.

New Market is out how to install on non rooted Archos 70

I installed the Market apk with the fix last fall, but today I downloaded the new version of Market that brings movie and books to 2.2 or higher and the install failed. Is there a trick to getting this new market on the Archos.
link to new version of market:Android Forum link to market
minterbartolo said:
I installed the Market apk with the fix last fall, but today I downloaded the new version of Market that brings movie and books to 2.2 or higher and the install failed. Is there a trick to getting this new market on the Archos.
link to new version of market:Android Forum link to market
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Installed fine for me(rooted though). What method did you use to install market originally?
P.S. Wow, lots of additions.
msticninja said:
Installed fine for me(rooted though). What method did you use to install market originally?
P.S. Wow, lots of additions.
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I downloaded via dolphin HD browser. clicked on the apk and it warned me "you know you are trying to install a system file yes to proceed" I did and it said install did not work. hit done.
msticninja said:
Installed fine for me(rooted though). What method did you use to install market originally?
P.S. Wow, lots of additions.
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What method did you use to install market originally?
msticninja said:
What method did you use to install market originally?
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sorry I was multitasking and misread your question I used the gAppsintaller method from way back gApps installer thread
I upgraded from version 2.3.6 with no problems.. maybe upgrade to version 2.3.6 first.
minterbartolo said:
sorry I was multitasking and misread your question I used the gAppsintaller method from way back gApps installer thread
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Make sure Install from Unknown Sources is checked in the Applications menu, though I think the message would say this if that was the problem. Then try deleting the market apk from /data/test/froyo/system/app (I think that's the location, look around in there for it), then reinstalling with the downloaded apk. If it still won't install, try copying the downloaded apk to the location you deleted the original market apk from, and see if market shows up again.
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Make sure Install from Unknown Sources is checked in the Applications menu, though I think the message would say this if that was the problem. Then try deleting the market apk from /data/test/froyo/system/app (I think that's the location, look around in there for it), then reinstalling with the downloaded apk. If it still won't install, try copying the downloaded apk to the location you deleted the original market apk from, and see if market shows up again.
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I searched using Astro and the only file with market in the name is
/system/app/0MarketUpdater.apk I tried uninstall, no joy. I try long hold using astro to delete, no joy. I went to settings/applications uninstalled gAppinstaller rebooted tried to install the apk no joy. I have no option to uninstall market (system/applications say version 1.82 when I go to details)
so I am open to suggestions on how to update the market app.
minterbartolo said:
I searched using Astro and the only file with market in the name is
/system/app/0MarketUpdater.apk I tried uninstall, no joy. I try long hold using astro to delete, no joy. I went to settings/applications uninstalled gAppinstaller rebooted tried to install the apk no joy. I have no option to uninstall market (system/applications say version 1.82 when I go to details)
so I am open to suggestions on how to update the market app.
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You can't mess with anything on /system without root. That's just a shortcut anyways. The file has to be in /data/test somewhere. It could also be called vending.apk.
Can you post the file here please.
Thanks
Matt
msiviter said:
Can you post the file here please.
Thanks
Matt
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Here:
http://www.multiupload.com/2TRUW4L630
1) Install zipsigner 2
2) Download New Market apk
3) Go to zipsigner 2 app and click Choose In/Out and look for com.android.vending1.apk, click it.
4) Select "Platform" under Key/mode
5) Sign the file
6) You will see the new name for this app appeared as "com.android.vending-1-signed.apk"
7) Through back button go to menu and open your es File Explorer or Astro and look for "com.android.vending-1-signed.apk" (make sure you are looking for the App which has word "signed" in it.)
8) Install the App and launch it
why so complicated?
In Orginal Archos Android:
1. Rename to Vending.apk.
2. use RootExplorer or Terminal to copy it to /data/test/froyo/system/app/Vending.apk
3. Reboot
In Uruk or CM7:
1. Rename to Vending.apk.
2. use RootExplorer or Terminal to copy it to /system/app/Vending.apk
3. Reboot
does anyone know how to get all the apps working in the market using cm7?
ive tried updating the fingerprint in build.prop and im still getting limited apps.
maybe im missing something??
let me know...
thanks
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1) Install zipsigner 2
2) Download New Market apk
3) Go to zipsigner 2 app and click Choose In/Out and look for com.android.vending1.apk, click it.
4) Select "Platform" under Key/mode
5) Sign the file
6) You will see the new name for this app appeared as "com.android.vending-1-signed.apk"
7) Through back button go to menu and open your es File Explorer or Astro and look for "com.android.vending-1-signed.apk" (make sure you are looking for the App which has word "signed" in it.)
8) Install the App and launch it
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Thank you. It worked perfectly simply
For me it worked by just install the apk..
I use urukdroid on the openAOS boot menu
Dont work this for you?
You can use the latest Arctools from arctablet.com
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/archos-tablet/android-market-3-0-26-archos-gen8-devices/
Looks like it does everything for you.
darren1 said:
You can use the latest Arctools from arctablet.com
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/archos-tablet/android-market-3-0-26-archos-gen8-devices/
Looks like it does everything for you.
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does it work with cyanogen though?
notice they are using stock.
ive tried this yesterday and it didnt work but i see the updated the post today
ill try it again
Lenn said:
For me it worked by just install the apk..
I use urukdroid on the openAOS boot menu
Dont work this for you?
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I couldn't get it to install from apk using Archangel root method.
dtr145r said:
does it work with cyanogen though?
notice they are using stock.
ive tried this yesterday and it didnt work but i see the updated the post today
ill try it again
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I don't know im afraid.

How do you clean up a stock install? EH06

So I just installed EH06 (from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221253) and it's running well, but it's loaded up with a bunch of stock apps I'd like to get rid of. Is there a easy way to get rid of these apps? (sprint tv, nascar, etc) I basically want to barebones it as much as possible.
Thanks!
I use super manager, free on the market, to remove unwanted stock apps.
I tried deleting the files from \system\app but wasn't able to get rid of them. (using super manager)
Hit menu, goto setup, check root function (I also have silent installer checked) then next time you enter system/app/ it should ask if you want it to be r/w, select that and it should allow you to remove them.
Had root already enabled, had to get into settings and hit the 'switch system r/w' settings and then it was fine. Just browsed to /system/app and got rid of the junk i didn't want to keep. thanks for the help/reply!
joshag said:
So I just installed EH06 (from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221253) and it's running well, but it's loaded up with a bunch of stock apps I'd like to get rid of. Is there a easy way to get rid of these apps? (sprint tv, nascar, etc) I basically want to barebones it as much as possible.
Thanks!
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I use root explorer or adb (adb is a pc app).
+ 1 on root explorer
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what is asphalt under?
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/index.php?topic=5341.0
I still use that. It's a terrific, easy tool.
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http://forum.sdx-developers.com/index.php?topic=5341.0
I still use that. It's a terrific, easy tool.
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This is what I use as well.
othan1 said:
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/index.php?topic=5341.0
I still use that. It's a terrific, easy tool.
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+1
Sent from my frozen Syndicated Beast...
stir fry a lot said:
This is what I use as well.
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Yep, it gets the job done.
edit: oh yea and it has a backup feature so use it.
It's no fun to remove something only to find out that thing you removed is more important than you thought THEN find out that you need to either reinstall or start a pointless thread asking people to post apks for you.. nobody likes that guy. don't be that guy.
MaxPatlick said:
Yep, it gets the job done.
edit: oh yea and it has a backup feature so use it.
It's no fun to remove something only to find out that thing you removed is more important than you thought THEN find out that you need to either reinstall or start a pointless thread asking people to post apks for you.. nobody likes that guy. don't be that guy.
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lol. very true.
joshag said:
So I just installed EH06 (from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221253) and it's running well, but it's loaded up with a bunch of stock apps I'd like to get rid of. Is there a easy way to get rid of these apps? (sprint tv, nascar, etc) I basically want to barebones it as much as possible. The first solution is better but their is more way to skin a cat.
Thanks!
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Here is another approach if you are willing to reflash download this Rom: Samsung-Epic-EH06-DeOdex-Update then open the zip file using 7-zip, winzip or a similar archive program. Afterward open the system folder and then the app folder, then delete or add the .apk file you want or don't close the archive and save your progress. Afterward flash this Rom Via CWM and then you are done.
jamice4u said:
Here is another approach if you are willing to reflash download this Rom: Samsung-Epic-EH06-DeOdex-Update then open the zip file using 7-zip, winzip or a similar archive program. Afterward open the system folder and then the app folder, then delete or add the .apk file you want or don't close the archive and save your progress. Afterward flash this Rom Via CWM and then you are done.
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Is it really that easy?
Will it work with the tar/ODIN as well?

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