Is there host file in the Acer500 software? If so, how do you get to it? I am trying to stop the pop ads on Google. I went to some China websites and I am now inundated with ads for Shanghai Hotels. Thanks for any help.
Yes there is a host file somewhere, can't remember exactly where it is, but just look for "ad free" in the market, it modifies this file. It should do the trick.
Acer500 said:
Is there host file in the Acer500 software? If so, how do you get to it? I am trying to stop the pop ads on Google. I went to some China websites and I am now inundated with ads for Shanghai Hotels. Thanks for any help.
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Yes, is locate in /etc/ , i'm using a host from thors rom with lots of ads pages blocked
Here is the file if you want:
'AdAway' app allows you to access the hosts file
traceedwards said:
'AdAway' app allows you to access the hosts file
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I've tried this a bunch of different ways and I'm unable to install any .apk that I download. I haven't tried downloading the .apk on my computer first though. So here's what I've tried;
Standard web browser - can't download says file not supported
Dolphin HD - able to download, get parse error installing from dolphin. No install button for APK in Astro File Manager
Xscope - able to download, parse error on install. Install button for APK in Astro File Manager but does not install
I do have the install unknown sources option turned on in application settings.
What am I missing here? I am rooted but nothing has been done since rooting.
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s15274n said:
Any reason you are not grabbing them from the market?
Why do you not have the stock browser?
Regarding the stock browser, you don't install it, you just drop it in system/app I believe.
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1. Because it's not on the market :/
2. Standard web browser = stock browser
3. What?
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Download the Astro Manager from the market. Then go to settings and enable browser download.
It could be an error with the apk itself. I get those errors sometimes where certain apks don't download correctly. Try another apk and see what happens.
I don't always complain, but when I do, I #BlameWes
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Really?
Dolphin and xscope are in the market. I'm asking why are you not downloading them from the market?
I then asked, why do you not have the stock browser already? You said you just rooted and did nothing else... so... did you delete it or something?
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You're misunderstanding him. He's trying to download a file and he's saying what happens when he tries to download this file on all these different browsers. He already has the browsers installed.
I don't always complain, but when I do, I #BlameWes
^ LOL, son of a bitc*... yeah, my bad OP... I was trying to figure out WTH you were doing.
Yes, I would recommend what another person said and get Astro and turn on the browser download option.
The error messages are for not a complete download (at least thats what I normally get in those situations).
I use apps installer from the market to install non market apps. Try it out
Apparently I didn't write my original post thoroughly enough. I have tried Astro already.
FlipnKraut said:
Apparently I didn't write my original post thoroughly enough. I have tried Astro already.
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Try ES File Explorer by EStrongs.
Hello all. I have been searching and searching for the app called Reader's Hub. I have a US Version Sprint Tab that I just got yesterday. I found, what I believe to be two files, the Reading Hub.apk and Zinio_pressdisplay.rar. I haven't downloaded them yet because I don't know if they are the current version, and I don't know what to do with the files once I have downloaded them (where to put them, etc). Can someone please help me? I really want this App. Thanks.
There are a number of apk installers in tje market. Point it at the apk and click the option in settings to download from unknown sources.
There are also file mgrs in the market to unzip the rar file.
Cant help with versions but the apk installer may tell you that.
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Everything is done on the tab?
RADroid said:
There are a number of apk installers in tje market. Point it at the apk and click the option in settings to download from unknown sources.
There are also file mgrs in the market to unzip the rar file.
Cant help with versions but the apk installer may tell you that.
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Thanks so much for responding. Can you tell me exactly how to do it? I installed an APK installer and the Andro Zip app. When I opened the APK installer it mentioned something about the SD card, which came with the tab. Do I do everything on the tablet itself?
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There are a number of apk installers in tje market. Point it at the apk and click the option in settings to download from unknown sources.
There are also file mgrs in the market to unzip the rar file.
Cant help with versions but the apk installer may tell you that.
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You have at least given me a head start. But Here's what I have done so far;
1. I have downloaded the readers hub file and have extracted it. I tried to download the zinio file, but for some reason it wouldn't fully download saying the file is not supported or something of the sort. It was in .rar.
2. I installed Root explorer, apk installer, and Andro Zip.
3. I tried copying the extracted file to the system/apps folder, but it wont let me. Either the entire folder, or the apk files one by one.
Am I missing anything, or did I skip a step?
http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/37151.aspx
This might help.
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This helps a lot
RADroid said:
http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/37151.aspx
This might help.
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Thanks so much! Do you know how to change my device to write, instead of read only? I am trying to copy files but it keeps rejecting saying my device is read only.
RADroid said:
http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/37151.aspx
This might help.
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While this website helped. I can't see the Kobo or press display APPs that did install. The readers hub would not install, and would not give a reason why. Can you help?
See this thread.
Use superoneclick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Beerkan said:
See this thread.
Use superoneclick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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Does this work for the US Galaxy Tab?
For writing something into /system/app directory you need to have your Tab rooted. This will allow you to mount this directory as R(ead)/W(rite). Initially it should opened in Read/Only. Then you will be able to transfer your system app into the installation directory. After you finish copying you will see Readers Hub into the App Drawer.
You might need to have Zinio and Kobo because the Readers Hub is just a Manager of content.
Good luck
P.S. For rooting I would recommend z4root that can be installed from the creator's web page.
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For writing something into /system/app directory you need to have your Tab rooted. This will allow you to mount this directory as R(ead)/W(rite). Initially it should opened in Read/Only. Then you will be able to transfer your system app into the installation directory. After you finish copying you will see Readers Hub into the App Drawer.
You might need to have Zinio and Kobo because the Readers Hub is just a Manager of content.
Good luck
P.S. For rooting I would recommend z4root that can be installed from the creator's web page.
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Okay, now I understand. That's my problem, while I have the Kobo and the press reader, I couldn't download the zinio app because my tab kept saying content not supported. I have andro zip, explorer, and apk installer installed, so I don't know why it wouldn't install it on my tab. Can you tell me how to root it, or give me a link to a thread that shows how to root it? I saw a thread recently, but it was for the Euro version and I have the US Sprint version.
Go to XDA top left and follow this directories:
* Home
* Android Development and Hacking
* Android Apps and Games
* [APP] z4root
you will find z4root.1.3.0.apk in the first post.
Keep in mind that ReadersHub was not released in US and might not have full functionality in the US.
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Go to XDA top left and follow this directories:
* Home
* Android Development and Hacking
* Android Apps and Games
* [APP] z4root
you will find z4root.1.3.0.apk in the first post.
Keep in mind that ReadersHub was not released in US and might not have full functionality in the US.
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It looks like Z4root has been removed. Is there another simple way to root?
No, it is still in the same place. I just downloaded it.
Another way is manual but it requires certain skills.
Franckly, if your only goal is to get ReadersHub rooting is hardly justified.
I would find substitution. Besides Kobo is not the best ereader. Of course, it depends on your goals and where do you get content.
I've found very sofisticated ebook reader called Moon+ Reader Pro. This one can even scroll for you. In addition it can do read aloud using either default TTS voice or purchased ones. It is very usable.
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No, it is still in the same place. I just downloaded it.
Another way is manual but it requires certain skills.
Franckly, if your only goal is to get ReadersHub rooting is hardly justified.
I would find substitution. Besides Kobo is not the best ereader. Of course, it depends on your goals and where do you get content.
I've found very sofisticated ebook reader called Moon+ Reader Pro. This one can even scroll for you. In addition it can do read aloud using either default TTS voice or purchased ones. It is very usable.
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Okay. I wanted it to be able to read magazines as well, since for some reason, Nook isn't offering the magazines in their reader. Can you recommend a good app for magazines?
Magazine subscriptions are available on Kindle although limited selecetion. Another app called Issuu offers access to magazines but I have not tried it. Some magazines/publishers may offer applications giving access to their materials.
I have such for NY Times and Financial Times, for example.
Google is supposed to introduce soon its Newsstand that will cover printed press.
Zinio so far is only for Apple products and I believe on the Tab in Europe. They promised to release it in the US shortly.
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For writing something into /system/app directory you need to have your Tab rooted. This will allow you to mount this directory as R(ead)/W(rite). Initially it should opened in Read/Only. Then you will be able to transfer your system app into the installation directory. After you finish copying you will see Readers Hub into the App Drawer.
You might need to have Zinio and Kobo because the Readers Hub is just a Manager of content.
Good luck
P.S. For rooting I would recommend z4root that can be installed from the creator's web page.
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I went ahead and rooted my tab after reading some more of the features. I still cannot copy files to my system/app directory. I see the SD card is r/w but I can't seem to figure out how to change the system/app to write.
Just touch R/W on the top line and the state will change to R/O
Can someone hook me up with the apk's?
I need Sprint TV because I can't downloaded from the market after I flashed Cyanogen mod.
I would love to get a working NFL mobile app on my evo.
Same Boat, I've searched for them no luck, maybe someone around here has them.
here you go!
Thank you.
These apps work great. Thanks alot man.
dills2214 said:
here you go!
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Sprint or Verizon NFL app?
how do I install these? do i just use adb push, where do i put them?
Muellersirch said:
how do I install these? do i just use adb push, where do i put them?
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The easiest way is to use an app like astro file manager or root explorer. (Any decent file manager should have app installation functionality)
Find the file in one of these file managers, click on the apk file, use package manager to install the file and you are all set.
After installing new rom(s) we should install a file manager. Is there any way to install one by default, in order to reach the apk files at sdcard. (Any other solution is also appreciated.)
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Srsly, delete it yourself before mods do and more member rage because you're simply not abled to use any of the 239087 fileexplorers from the market/preinstalled ones in almost every rom.
till1988 said:
Srsly, delete it yourself before mods do and more member rage because you're simply not abled to use any of the 239087 fileexplorers from the market/preinstalled ones in almost every rom.
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What are you talking about? all file explorers work fine for me.
hilmiabi said:
After installing new rom(s) we should install a file manager. Is there any way to install one by default, in order to reach the apk files at sdcard. (Any other solution is also appreciated.)
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A file explorer comes installed with every single ROM... its called "File Manager"....
Samdeath said:
What are you talking about? all file explorers work fine for me.
A file explorer comes installed with every single ROM... its called "File Manager"....
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Thanks for repeating what I already wrote, seems like you haven't understood anything, just read it again (;
hilmiabi said:
After installing new rom(s) we should install a file manager. Is there any way to install one by default, in order to reach the apk files at sdcard. (Any other solution is also appreciated.)
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i request you to shoot yourself to the moon...
hilmiabi said:
After installing new rom(s) we should install a file manager. Is there any way to install one by default, in order to reach the apk files at sdcard. (Any other solution is also appreciated.)
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google for file manager apk and download it from the web
Thank you all for your nice (!) answers. I am aware of downloading an app from the market or can google for it too. What I have asked was to preinstall one in order not to loose time everytime for searching android market. If there is one preinstalled, why can I not see it? Where is the so called "file manager" hidden? If you answer it I will delete my thread and shoot myself to Pluton
Okay guys be nice... This is the kind of thing I hate when I log in first thing in the morning... A new guy getting his ass ripped apart for asking a question just because you don't like the question or because it's posted in the wrong forum... It's not necessary and it only depreciates the quality of the site...
Not ALL ROMs come with a file manager so it is a legitimate request. Albeit I wouldn't have opened a new thread in Development just to ask for it.
Adao File Manager is a good free file manager that can/should be included in EVERY ROM. I concur that chefs probably should include this since it's very small size-wise and is extremely functional.
That being said, it is entirely the chef's choice.
Now... This thread is located in the wrong section so I'm going to close it but I'm not going to delete it.
Hi,
How I to enabe ads on Overcome ROM? Some web videos require ads before they start and now with Overcome I get an error message that tells you to remove adblocker.
Thanks.
Err.....Why would you want to enable it? better that it is ON.
jykke78 said:
Hi,
How I to enabe ads on Overcome ROM? Some web videos require ads before they start and now with Overcome I get an error message that tells you to remove adblocker.
Thanks.
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You have to edit the hosts file and delete the entries that reroute the urls to 127.0.0.1..
/system/etc/hosts
use Root-Explorer for that... make a backup first.
Digiguest said:
Err.....Why would you want to enable it? better that it is ON.
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Because I can't watch those videos I want without ads. They just won't start.
easyway thanks to knight install adfree then hit revert
Flokey said:
You have to edit the hosts file and delete the entries that reroute the urls to 127.0.0.1..
/system/etc/hosts
use Root-Explorer for that... make a backup first.
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OK, Thanks! That works.
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OK, Thanks! That works.
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No problem bro
(Don't forget to hit the thanks button if possible, pleeease)