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Change evdo icon to 4g

Can we do this, I think it would be funny to do
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eagles16 said:
Can we do this, I think it would be funny to do
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unzip the rom you use, then go to system/framework and unzip the framework-res.apk do the same on an evo rom with the 4g icon. copy the 4g icons over should be in drawable-mdpi on hero and drawable-hdpi for evo rename the 4g icons to the 3g name then open the framework-res.apk in winrar, drpp the res folder from the unzip in it. then do an adb push of the apk you changed back to the /system/framework, reboot and boom you're solid.

hmmm, doesnt sound too bad, ill attempt this when i get home, if i need help i'll pm you

Would.b pretty funny
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I keep gettig permissions denied...
I have followed the above steps but once i go and try to exicute this command
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework
i get this error over and over and over
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb shell
$ su
su
# remount system/framework/
remount system/framework/
for mounting /system as read/write or read-only
usage: remount rw -or- remount ro
# remount system/framework/ rw
remount system/framework/ rw
for mounting /system as read/write or read-only
usage: remount rw -or- remount ro
# remount rw system/framework/
remount rw system/framework/
Remounting /system (/dev/stl5) in read/write mode
# exit
exit
$ exit
exit
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework
failed to copy 'framework-res.apk' to '/system/framework/framework-res.apk': Per
mission denied
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>
can someone help me?

Whenever I get that error I do this and it works:
go to the shell, then type: su
then type:
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system

After unzipping my rom I do not see an option to unzip the framework-res.apk
When I right click on it there is no unzip option and if i left click on it it asks me which program I would like to use to open it.

Any ideas on this?
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Vandelay007 said:
Any ideas on this?
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Open it with the program you use to unzip things.

Anyone know a rom that will have it...first one I tried only had a 3g
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It seems like every rom I try only has the 3g icons ....
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Does anyone know of a rom that has the icons
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Which icons are you referring to? 1x, 3g, E, H, Ev, EvDo, 4g? and im assuming you're talking about non-aosp icons..
if you have a screen shot of exactly what you're looking for that'll help

Vandelay007 said:
Does anyone know of a rom that has the icons
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You need to jump on over to the EVO forum and DL a rom from there. None of the roms on the Hero forum are likely to have a 4g icon simply because the Hero doesn't have 4g

All of the Fresh Evo Roms should have the 4G icon, I just checked 1.1 and it does
*The 4G icons for Fresh 1.1 are in com.htc.resources.apk and not the framework-res.apk

Can't modify -
I need a little more help with this - I was able to copy the 4g icons and I have them on my desktop - renamed to their 3g counterparts - but I cant add them to zip because it tells me that the zip I am trying to modify is read-only and can not be modified -

[SOLVED] Uninstall Swype?

I need to uninstall swype and reinstall it. Ive tried over writing it with the default apk but its not removing a theme I installed with metamorph. If I can uninstall it, a fresh install should fix it.
I just dont know how to remove it

I don't know if you want to go to this extreme, but I did. I fudged up the phone real good by removing and installing stuff. I finally got fed up and flashed it back to stock and applied root again. This time I'll keep my fingers out of it. I hated touchwiz in the beginning, but now it's kinda growing on me. I've never had an iphone but the home and drawer remind me of iphone wannabe. It's okay for now.
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There a tool over at sdx-developers that can remove that when root explorer can't. I forget the name of it. There's also a pay app in the market that I think is called root manager that can successfully remove crap too. I didn't have much luck putting the general swype 1.61 in. It refused to install. That's when I think I just flashed it back to factory image. A full reset/wipe wouldn't fix it either.
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I had to do this a few days ago for similar reasons. This is what I did:
First, you have to open your browser or other app with a text field. Select the text field then long press the text field again and switch the input method to the stock android kb.
Next, you have to make sure /system is mounted as r/w. The early versions of the the rooting scripts did not remount correctly but the newer ones supposedly fix it. I just looked in the initial rooting .bat file (on the PC) for the remount command and used adb to remount /system.
You can test if it's remounted correctly by renaming Swype.apk to Swype.bak with Root Explorer then going up a level and back to /system/app. If it's not mounted correctly it will show as Swype.apk again. If it shows as Swype.bak still, then you just have to copy the original Swype.apk to /system/app and then switch input method back to Swype!
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yea its mounting in r-r, thats def my problem, cant change swype.apk with root explorer
so i need to re-root?

I don't know what's causing it but root explorer doesn't seem to work properly on the phone (not sdcard) filesystem in the system app folder. It's stuck in rw mode. People have said different things why but I forgot. I did noobnl's latest flash and it's still not working right. His script is removing the old root and my phone doesn't have that on there. I don't know what to tell ya. Maybe I should look for another root file manager.

kennethlongshaw said:
yea its mounting in r-r, thats def my problem, cant change swype.apk with root explorer
so i need to re-root?
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I don't know if re-rooting will fix it or not. You could try. Here's the exact steps I took using adb from the PC:
Code:
adb shell
su
ls /system/app/S* (just shows Swype.apk is in fact in /system/app)
mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
mv /system/app/Swype.apk /system/app/Swype.bak
ls /system/app/S* (just to confirm Swype.apk is now Swype.bak)
cp /sdcard/download/Swype.apk /system/app/Swype.apk (or replace first argument with path of the good Swype.apk on your phone)
ls /system/app/S* (just to confirm Swype.apk and Swype.bak are both there)
reboot (reboots the phone, dunno if its really necessary)

dwyw42 said:
I don't know if re-rooting will fix it or not. You could try. Here's the exact steps I took using adb from the PC:
Code:
adb shell
su
ls /system/app/S* (just shows Swype.apk is in fact in /system/app)
mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
mv /system/app/Swype.apk /system/app/Swype.bak
ls /system/app/S* (just to confirm Swype.apk is now Swype.bak)
cp /sdcard/download/Swype.apk /system/app/Swype.apk (or replace first argument with path of the good Swype.apk on your phone)
ls /system/app/S* (just to confirm Swype.apk and Swype.bak are both there)
reboot (reboots the phone, dunno if its really necessary)
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mmmm. That fixed. it. I owe you a beer

kennethlongshaw said:
mmmm. That fixed. it. I owe you a beer
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Hi guyz.
I cant delete swype.apt file from /system/app/*
i am using SUFBS program (reed/write option enabled)
i tried use command in terminal:
Code:
su
mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
but i get only;
Code:
permission denied
z4root show info that my phone is rooted
PDA i5800XXJI2
any ideas how to del that file? :]

deodex file

Hi guys
I'd manage to manually deodex the app and framework file from my stock rom. The problem are I can't push them either thru adb nor update.zip. Been googling around but can't really get a correct adb command for sgs. I need to push these files so that I can install themes. Anybody who can guide please help. Thanks in advance.

You need super user permission to push things into read only memory. So you would need to go through adb shell, mount whatever folder framework is in to readable, etc.

snapper.fishes said:
You need super user permission to push things into read only memory. So you would need to go through adb shell, mount whatever folder framework is in to readable, etc.
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Hi snapper.fishes
By the way, I got superuser permission. The only problem I don't know the correct command for the adb shell - su - mount etc, etc....
This are the command I got from Droid forum but it does not work for SGS I guest.
adb shell
su
stop
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/
cp /sdcard/done_frame/* /system/framework/
rm /system/app/*.odex
rm /system/framework/*.odex
mount -o ro,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
reboot
Anybody got any idea?

Try this:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/
cp /sdcard/done_frame/* /system/framework/
rm /system/app/*.odex
rm /system/framework/*.odex
mount -o ro,remount /system
reboot
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g00ndu said:
Try this:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/
cp /sdcard/done_frame/* /system/framework/
rm /system/app/*.odex
rm /system/framework/*.odex
mount -o ro,remount /system
reboot
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Thanks for the tips g00ndu. If I push those deodex file, they will overide and delete all the odex file right? Should I disable the universal lagfix first and is it safe pushing deodex file this way?

angiogram said:
Thanks for the tips g00ndu. If I push those deodex file, they will overide and delete all the odex file right? Should I disable the universal lagfix first and is it safe pushing deodex file this way?
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I say remove the lagfix first. It's not necessary, but if you do screw up your phone you are going to have to reflash your phone, and the last thing you want to do is to flash your phone with lagfix on.

angiogram said:
Thanks for the tips g00ndu. If I push those deodex file, they will overide and delete all the odex file right? Should I disable the universal lagfix first and is it safe pushing deodex file this way?
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It's been a long time since I pushed files this way. Right now I'm using update zips and flash it via ulfk. Reason: it is much more simpler and more effective. If I remember correctly, your apk files need to be deleted too before you can push your deodexed apks and jars files to the system folder if you do it via adb.
Besides, I would not advocate this method of pushing through adb, bcos, there is always chances that your /system, /data partitions may result in data corruption.
Try using update zip.
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g00ndu said:
It's been a long time since I pushed files this way. Right now I'm using update zips and flash it via ulfk. Reason: it is much more simpler and more effective. If I remember correctly, your apk files need to be deleted too before you can push your deodexed apks and jars files to the system folder if you do it via adb.
Besides, I would not advocate this method of pushing through adb, bcos, there is always chances that your /system, /data partitions may result in data corruption.
Try using update zip.
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Thanks for your reply g00ndu. I've already try that. But after the zip file updated nothing happen. Maybe the zip creator that I use is not compatible with sgs. Can you kindly link to the correct source for sgs. Or maybe you can post the file and tutorial here so that we can learn the correct method from you. Thank you so much for that.
Anybody can help?

Deodexing Your Device - Full Step By Step Tutorial
angiogram said:
Hi guys
I'd manage to manually deodex the app and framework file from my stock rom. The problem are I can't push them either thru adb nor update.zip. Been googling around but can't really get a correct adb command for sgs. I need to push these files so that I can install themes. Anybody who can guide please help. Thanks in advance.
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angiogram said:
Thanks for your reply g00ndu. I've already try that. But after the zip file updated nothing happen. Maybe the zip creator that I use is not compatible with sgs. Can you kindly link to the correct source for sgs. Or maybe you can post the file and tutorial here so that we can learn the correct method from you. Thank you so much for that.
Anybody can help?
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Hey angiogram... I'm not sure if this thread still has a pulse, but I came across this thread and feel confident I can offer you some great information.
g00udu was on the right track, only one small detail I would add is reverting the permissions back to the system files once returned to the system directory.
See this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=990238
for an extremely detailed step by step how to perform this process from beginning to end.
If this issue has been resolved, keep it for future reference or pass it on to someone who you believe it may help.
Peace-

Thanks Liv33vil.
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What app/technique to remove stock apps after root?

Right now I'm fully unlocked/rooted, but I'm wondering how any of you might have been able to successfully remove/uninstall stock apps? Obviously if this was on my N1 I'd just use TB, but as I'm sure others have found TB is currently unable to detect the apps (unless someone has gotten it to work??).
Thanks, hope someone has a suggestion!

I was able to uninstall them using Better Terminal Emulator. The code is pretty simple:
su
cd /system/app
mv Cordy.apk Cordy.apkb
mv DungeonDefenders.apk DungeonDefenders.apkb
exit
exit
This only changes the file type so the don't show up. If you want true uninstall (irreversible) use:
su
cd /system/app
rm Cordy.apk
rm DungeonDefenders.apk
exit
exit
If you want to know file names in the system apps folder, use:
cd /system/app
ls
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alexdw369 said:
I was able to uninstall them using Better Terminal Emulator. The code is pretty simple:
su
/system/app
mv Cordy.apk Cordy.apkb
mv DungeonDefenders.apk DungeonDefenders.apkb
exit
exit
This only changes the file type so the don't show up. If you want true uninstall (irreversible) use:
su
/system/app
rm Cordy.apk
rm DungeonDefenders.apk
exit
exit
If you want to know file names in the system apps folder, use:
/system/app
ls
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Ok, just tried this with another terminal emulator, but after entering "/system/app" I get "permission denied". Though it did show that I had superuser permissions after entering su.

I use root explorer. You just click mount r/w and delete or rename or move just like on your computer
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&feature=search_result

bwcorvus said:
I use root explorer. You just click mount r/w and delete or rename or move just like on your computer :]
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Is there a free app that can do the same thing?

Root uninstaller
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.free

LPHS said:
Root uninstaller
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.free
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Thanks a bunch.

would someone be so kind as to post a list of apps that are safe to remove?

derekstory said:
would someone be so kind as to post a list of apps that are safe to remove?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341558
[Updated 9/11] Bloadware Freeze List
Instead of deleting it just freeze it. If you want it without all the bloatware just flash a rom.
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[Q] Not able to change boot animation

Im running Virtuous 1.0.1 and when i try to change my boot animation through root explorer i cant because it says im not allowed to change system files, what am i doing wrong? i see other people on youtube just change there without a problem but i cant seem to do the same.

Set system R/W in the corner?
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SomEngangVar said:
Set system R/W in the corner?
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when i press that at the system/customize/resource menu nothing happens liek i didnt even touch it... and i checked superuser and it has root permissions!

So when you press the button that says "mount r/w" near the top nothing happens? It doesn't change to "mount r/o"?
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Thats correct

Clearing app data does nothing as well?
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flashed back to CM7 and was able to successfully change the boot image!

Or u can simply use an app on the app store called. Boot Animation Changer Lite. Once u download it you will get a folder in your sd card that says like bootamios or something. Click on stock and delete the zip file that's in there. Drag the animation u want in there the .zip file and exit. Go back to app. Click animation in bottem righht. Scroll all the way down till u see stock and done.
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Just use terminal, your app might be messing up or having compatibility issues for some reason.
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp /location/to/bootanimation.zip /system/media
That should do it.
Example:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp sdcard/zips/animate/bootanimation.zip /system/media

i think it might of had something to do with the sense rom i was running, because once i flashed back to cm7 it was a piece of cake

Is there an animation sound that goes with lets say the honeycomb boot animation?
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For everyone that s having trouble with this...just follow vandale's method.worked for me. Just gotta make sure a different directory isn't also created. If so just delete and move the.zip file to the appropiate location. It'll work just fine after that.
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JasonTCelum said:
For everyone that s having trouble with this...just follow vandale's method.worked for me. Just gotta make sure a different directory isn't also created. If so just delete and move the.zip file to the appropiate location. It'll work just fine after that.
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Glad I could help.
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Surely did sir...thank you
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KCRic said:
Just use terminal, your app might be messing up or having compatibility issues for some reason.
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp /location/to/bootanimation.zip /system/media
That should do it.
Example:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp sdcard/zips/animate/bootanimation.zip /system/media
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Since then i have flashed back to a sense rom and now i am trying to flash the vanilla mms app instead of the stock htc one. i have removed the HTc one but once again when try to mount r/w its like i didnt even push the button. it works when im not in the system folder but when in the system folder it wont allow me to press it. i have tried different root explorers but none seem to work with sense. but i know they work for other people so i dont know what to do!
edit: damn, was to high and posted in the wrong forum...

KCRic said:
Just use terminal, your app might be messing up or having compatibility issues for some reason.
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp /location/to/bootanimation.zip /system/media
That should do it.
Example:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp sdcard/zips/animate/bootanimation.zip /system/media
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Finally! I've been trying to get this done using simply Terminal emulator for the longest time and this actually worked! Thanks again

KCRic said:
Just use terminal, your app might be messing up or having compatibility issues for some reason.
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp /location/to/bootanimation.zip /system/media
That should do it.
Example:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp sdcard/zips/animate/bootanimation.zip /system/media
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Wicked1ab said:
Finally! I've been trying to get this done using simply Terminal emulator for the longest time and this actually worked! Thanks again
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I guess I spoke too soon. this worked absolutely great when I used it with the Sense ROM however when I tried to do it with CM7 it didn't work. is there something I should change?

Are you using the boot anamation changer in the market?
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Lord_Xovon said:
Are you using the boot anamation changer in the market?
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I did once. and I've found that if I go into the bootanim folder and replace the bootanimation.zip in the stock folder, then go to boot anamation changer and tell it to run stock then it will change it to the new file however that just seems like a dumb way to go about doing it.