I've seen a number of new captivate owners who seem to have issues obtaining root or CWM on their phones for the first time. I wrote this batch file to help them get over those first hurdles with a helping hand. I am not a programmer (as you can tell by my coding skills) but I hope this will help a few people out.
Requirements:
Captivate i897 device on Gingerbread
Working USB port
Working Power Button
Preview:
This batch file uses a menu to select the operation. For Root, it uses ADB commands to get a user to download mode and then launches and Odin 1-click to replace the Kernel with the Corn 7.0A Kernel. After flashing, it reboots the user to Recovery and walks them through installing Root from the Corn Kernel CWM options (requires a working power button!). After the user is done, it will take them back to the menu to return to the Stock Kernel if they wish. There are a few extra menu options thrown in for fun.
Instructions for use:
Turn on USB Debugging
Connect Phone
Extract contents of zip to a folder
Run Batch file
Follow on screen instructions
??????????????
Profit!
Screenshots:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7368116/Images/Capture1.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7368116/Images/Capture1.JPG
Download:
http://db.tt/Dz4fPI7N V1.1
Credits:
Thanks to Vashypooh for the Kindle Fire Utility which gave me the inspiration for this.
Thank you to 4-2ndtwin for the Odin One Click Creator that I was too lazy to download for myself.
Thank you to MTCarey for his Corn Kernel that I use in this batch file.
Thank you to all the devs and others that helped me along the way.
If this helps you or a friend out in any way please donate or Join Dropbox and get me some extra space.
Revisions:
V1.1 - Added the missing pause functions in the Root Procedure to give users time to read the instructions (thanks Machavity!)
V1.0 - Original (Here goes nothing)
Here is an alternative file to just install the Corn 7.0A Kernel.
1. Download an put in the root directory of KK4_Root
2. Run
Nice job on putting this utility together. Should be very helpful.
I will have to attach this thread to my sig.
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Mirror: Dropbox download link... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/39937043/KK4_Root_v1_1.zip
And thank you for the files. They were the last piece I needed. I do need some real world testing on devices and computers other than mine to make sure I got all bugs worked out.
Took a look at the code, and this looks like it's going to be a handy piece of software for people who just need to do some common commands and don't want to wade through a lot of additional steps.
Well done.
Thanks. That was my idea. I've noticed many of the questions resolve around the simple tasks. By allowing a menu-driven batch file to take care of it, hopefully the users won't have as many issues.
This will allow a stock KK4 user to get root and CWM which will help them start their flashing journey.
Weekend-Thread-Bump for those who haven't seen this yet...
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the download link don't work
takeoutttt said:
the download link don't work
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Fixed! I think the L was supposed to be an I in the link. I copied it from the email this time. Work blocks dropbox which makes it hard to test the link. I tested it this time!
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Cool, added this to my toolbox, thanks...
And thank you again for Legend. I'm working on learning more Unix/Linux so I can contribute more in the future.
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That was a huge file hehe. I'll try this later
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after using the utility my kernel version is CORNv70A is this correct?
Yep. That's the correct version. I wish I could get the file size lower but it's already zipped at Ultra compression. The two kernel files make up most of the size with the driver file making up the rest. I wanted to add in more files/options but it would have made the file even larger.
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I recommend this. Very accurate and helpful. I just want to ask, why do you you pick 7.0a instead of 7.06
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Some people have stated that the 7.06 kernel causes issues on their phone. I use it on mine with no problems. I just went with the safe bet for the first time users.
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Can I use the tool as an updater for example im running corn kernel 7.03 and i want to upgrade to the latest corn kernel using your tool
The tool will only give you Corn 7.0A or the Stock KK4 Kernel.
If you want to update to 7.06 you will need to download the Odin or CWM package for that version.
What if Corn 7.03 to 7.0a?
Yes. It will work just fine for 7.03.
You'll need to select the Root option which will install the 7.0A Kernel, but not actually follow any of the steps for adding root.
Select Root Option
Let it boot to download mode
Install it via Odin 1-click that script launched
Hit Ctrl+C to break out of script
You don't need the script to put you back into recovery which is why you break out.
Alternative Method:
Unzip downloaded file
Go to EXE Folder
Put phone into download mode
Run KK4_Root.exe
The ADB command to put your phone in download mode is: adb reboot download
Just open a command prompt to the downloaded/unzipped tools folder and type the above command with your phone plugged in.
Alternative #2
I added a new batch file to Post #3 to do just what you are asking.
Related
Crsdr37 said:
Alright Guys in the USA. I will be posting the .img files to fix your device or update your device to 1.141.07 if you have either used the chinese update fix or some other various fix that left you with a different boot image. The instructions are simple.
1. Connect your tablet to the computer via USB. Put the boot.img and the system.img on your SD Card. Also put the Update.zip then use a file explorer to move the update.zip to the root of your SD card. Which is external SD. If you use Astro. (Alternatively you can just take your SD card out and put it in your computer to put the update.zip.)
2. You need to first push the boot.img
-Open ADB type su then hit enter. (your device will prompt for superuser you must select allow) Then enter the command below.
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 (hit Enter)
3. Then push the system.img
dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3
4. Force shutdown your device when those finish (as your screen may not turn on.)Then hold volume - and the power button "until the green android comes up very important do not let them go just because the device turns on" to start the update.zip. Let it finish (Your device will reboot when it completes.
5. Enjoy the fact your device is back to stock and you can now update when future updates release.
To push the files you will need adb shell. If you dont know what that is look it up, It is part of the android development kit. Second these 2 commands will push the files to their proper mount block. You must push the boot.img first then the system.img These files are for the USA update 1.141.07
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TNDCAYC8 - System.img -MD5-2b4e2fea567ac883bb483fc96b1fdc9d
http://www.mediafire.com/?7b5llkk8bnmnd23 -Update.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?3qahjh3twi6jc9t -Boot.img -MD5-4477d6739dd1e3b3ba1dbf94be7fe8f0
Here are 2 Mirrors To download the boot.img you will need to download both as the uploader made it a 2 part file making it easier for some countries to download. Give thanks yo ardatdat if these came in handy.
http://www.zshare.net/download/91195486183633a0/
http://www.zshare.net/download/9119547812fdf5fa/
I will check periodically on this thread if anyone has questions or needs Help. Guve a huge shout out to deckofficer54 as he is a co-worker and friend that dumped these files for me when I screwed my system up.
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** Alright guys I am just posting this link for when you just do the update.zip because you are already on 1.104.05_COM_GEN1 and you have a different kernel then the update.zip, What will happen is when you reboot the tablet from just doing the update.zip you may have WIFI error. These files should resolve that issue. Once again they are only if you have WIFI Error on reboot. To install these you will need some type of file explorer that has rw access to the file system. I rec. Root Explorer. To install these follow these instructions.
1. Copy both modules to your SD card does not matter where.
2. With your File Explorer/Manager Copy both of these files. (Root Explorer will let you multi-select if you hit the menu button.)
3. Navigate to System/Lib/Modules.
4. **This step is very important- You must Mount your System for RW access. If you don't they will not copy. Once you have RW just hit the paste button and then reboot your device.
5. **This step is for anyone still having wifi error after reboot. (Stop being lazy lol and just do all the steps. From the top by mounting the boot.img and system.img that way your device is 100% stock there for no checksum issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=601473&d=1305842073 - This is the wifi modules Download Link.
Thank you thor2002ro for posting these on your kernel modules thread. Which is found here for anyone having any other issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058713
Happy Updating
Alright guys here is the list of supporters thus far for the unbricking and or updating of your tablet. If I missed someone let me know.
Supporters:
Euclid's Brother -Awesome tool to flash the images Making your lives easier one click at a time. If you want an easier way download these images and use this app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.interphaze.Acer_ROM_Flasher
bhageman -Donation
aerichards1977 -Donation
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thanks so much for this. to verify my build number is 1.141.07_COM_GEN1 is that right?
Success! This worked like a charm! I didn't have to use the recovery img I just used the update.zip.
After update:
Kernel: g9b3ce2b
Build: Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM_GEN1
Good work and thanks!
edit: Actually I guess I do have one issue right now. After the update my wifi stopped working. When I go to the wifi settings I see "Error" under Wi-Fi and the check box is grayed out so that it can't be clicked. Any help?
Had a German 1.112 build i guess, bricked it and revocered it with Acer_A500_1.122.01_EMEA_GEN5. Used boot and system image and then updated and it really works!!! Thank you very very very much!!!
EDIT1: I even not lost my settings and can set the language to German too!!
EDIT2: Root gone (as expected), used Gingerbreak (tab version) and everything works fine.
phone.ds said:
Had a German 1.112 build i guess, bricked it and revocered it with Acer_A500_1.122.01_EMEA_GEN5. Used boot and system image and then updated and it really works!!! Thank you very very very much!!!
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Your Very Welcome. Took me some time to get all the files but this **** works like a frickin charm. I wish it wasnt such a pain in the ass but hey its fixed.
ryutsuke said:
Success! This worked like a charm! I didn't have to use the recovery img I just used the update.zip.
After update:
Kernel: g9b3ce2b
Build: Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM_GEN1
Good work and thanks!
edit: Actually I guess I do have one issue right now. After the update my wifi stopped working. When I go to the wifi settings I see "Error" under Wi-Fi and the check box is grayed out so that it can't be clicked. Any help?
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well the only thing I can think of it either the lib modules for wifi are messed up in which case I can post a link with them or the kernel is different. I would use the 2 .img that I posted then use the update zip. That way the images replace your kernel which is always the root cause of wifi errors.
here is a link to the wifi lib modules. You need to use something like root explorer. To mount the system as rw. Then navigate to system/lib/modules and copy those two files into there with the system mounted as rw. Reboot and see if it fixes the issue!!
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OKU671AP
futty said:
thanks so much for this. to verify my build number is 1.141.07_COM_GEN1 is that right?
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Yes you are now stock and able to update when they release 3.1
dont we need to flash flexrom.img to be 100% stock?
The flexrom was flashed with the update zip
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confirmed working as well.
Crsdr37 said:
here is a link to the wifi lib modules. You need to use something like root explorer. To mount the system as rw. Then navigate to system/lib/modules and copy those two files into there with the system mounted as rw. Reboot and see if it fixes the issue!!
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Am I missing something or did you maybe forget the link =P
Ah **** lol give me 1 second
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OKU671AP
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Did those libs help at all?a like I said if they don't the only fix I I now would be to go back to the german or chinese update then flash both. Img then update.
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Image updates
Maybe some file corruption?! Loaded per the directions and on boot got error:
"Secure Boot Image LNX checksum fail"
Going back to the Chinese Rom.
You get that only when do don't do all three'. Once you reboot after pushing the 2 images. You have to hold down the volume - and the power button it will then run the update zip to complete.
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Crsdr37 said:
Yes you are now stock and able to update when they release 3.1
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thanks so much again. you are a god i bet you helped millions by doing this
That was my intentions I came from the evo forums. Everybody there helps each other. Im just hoping people here pick it up and start helping when people have questions.
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ryutsuke said:
Success! This worked like a charm! I didn't have to use the recovery img I just used the update.zip.
After update:
Kernel: g9b3ce2b
Build: Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM_GEN1
Good work and thanks!
edit: Actually I guess I do have one issue right now. After the update my wifi stopped working. When I go to the wifi settings I see "Error" under Wi-Fi and the check box is grayed out so that it can't be clicked. Any help?
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Did you ever get wifi working
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tomlogan1 said:
Maybe some file corruption?! Loaded per the directions and on boot got error:
"Secure Boot Image LNX checksum fail"
Going back to the Chinese Rom.
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Were u able to get past the checksum error?
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Thanks go to fufu he developed it for milestone and I have moded for the xt720.
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I did this on my phone labtop down the link is my Facebook .
Name mike benner profile picture is a hung over woody woodpecker any body can view my wall I hope to have link on this page by Tues.
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Minimod zip has open recovery and update zip.
1.move current open recovery.2.unzip minimod.3.put the new open recovery main sdcard. You need know to reinstall open recovery not apk but from your program menue. Then go into open recovery and do an update. This update is already in the updates so you don't need the update I sent I forgot I had put it in open recovery.
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This can do so many things its nuts just a threw 1.remove system apps. 2.you change basebands. 3.you can root. 4.it really makes a real boot and system backup. I have link but I can't post it keeps failing go to my Facebook. Very important you will go into regular open recovery then run script run mod it can be difficult to go into new recovery but never failed yet.
Let know if you have any problems.
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zip has been download no good.
Okay finally got it download zip and download link inside any issues let me know.
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i will take a look to make MiniMod OR compatible to XT720
some features may not work right on xt720, cause i never test... but i think most features will be work...
the overclock feature may not work right, but if you want special xt720 features, may i can make a xt720 addonpack for MiniMod
but it will take some time ^^ at the moment i'm very busy
these are screen shots I hope.
directions on installing minimod. 1) download zip inside contains download address just click on it.2) move oringal open recovery I would save it some where.3) unzip minimod zip their is also an update include and one I forgot I had put one in open recovery already so out one really not needed 4) put new open recovery on main part sdcard.5) install uupdated I included. 6) reinstall open recovery not apk but in your menue of your programs.7) boot in to recovery when it boots up you will see are old recovery this is normal run all three scripts and then go back you should see minmod then.
Your ZIP-archive from 4Shared doesn't contain anything.
this new link will sorry for mix up
This is only for 2.2.1.
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If you download use opera mobile.
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I download it on my PC and yes, I have 2.2.1 khalpowers MIUI.
There's nothing in it.
Try opening the zip with 7zip
Ok went to check on download everything is working just redownload it. Keep in mind thisfrist download is only link to download.
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If you have trouble downloading send me by message email address and I will send it to you.
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mchlbenner, why dont dont you just post link to the project page. http://code.google.com/p/minimod/ . im sure just replacing the open recovery folder on the sdcard with the one from this zip will work, just like androidiani. i dont have have my phone to try it out but im sure its the same.
P.S. there is an edit post button so dont have to keep creating new posts
Sorry but my English is very bad and I'm not getting what you're trying to say.
mchlbenner said:
directions on installing minimod. 1) download zip inside contains download address just click on it.2) move oringal open recovery I would save it some where.3) unzip minimod zip their is also an update include and one I forgot I had put one in open recovery already so out one really not needed 4) put new open recovery on main part sdcard.5) install uupdated I included. 6) reinstall open recovery not apk but in your menue of your programs.7) boot in to recovery when it boots up you will see are old recovery this is normal run all three scripts and then go back you should see minmod then.
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No hard feeling but from this tutorial it's hard for me to understand what exaclly should I do. As far as I understand you I must:
1. Download Minimod for XT720
2. Backup my OR Folder from SD to PC
3. Extract Minimod.zip and Copy it to SD Root
4. Go to OR and apply updates
5. Go to System Recovery and hit "Install Recovery System"
6. Reboot to OR
7. Install some scripts that should be there
Am I getting you right, and did I missed something?
Thanks!
P.S. At the moment I'm using nandroindani mod. What are the extra this one and features on is there a way to use/switch both.(I guess not, but must ask at less).
easye420 said:
mchlbenner, why dont dont you just post link to the project page. http://code.google.com/p/minimod/ . im sure just replacing the open recovery folder on the sdcard with the one from this zip will work, just like androidiani. i dont have have my phone to try it out but im sure its the same.
P.S. there is an edit post button so dont have to keep creating new posts
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Exaclly what I was thinking...
I just wanted to remind everyone that sometimes what keeps a phones community/ROM selection going can be as simple as changing whats in a rom, you don't have to be a developer to do that!
In the sense of the backups, like how CM7 and MIUI are installed a person can simply edit either the stock system.img or the cm7/miui system.imgs... theyr'e basically zip files... but you have to extract them a special way!
for someone who is using a windows box they need to install Cygwin and get unyaffs.exe... Cygwin, will emulate linux support, so if you're willing to learn linux lets just do this all at once! (Go download ubuntu or something!)
W/ Cygwin installed you put unyaffs.exe cygwin1.dll in the same folder as system.img and type something along the lines of unyaffs system.img system
Google for a more clear guide, I'll look soon...
But if you can unpack system, change the launcher, maybe some sounds, later learn to unpack the framework-res.apk via apktool(for themes!)
Anyway t's not a hard process, you need to get them put into update.zips afterwords (Which is more script work we'll get to that later...)
for now, if anyone wants to;
_Install cygwin,
_Extract System.img
_Change it up.
_Pack system.img (Unsure what tool, yaffs?)
_Test by restoring backup via custom recovery on the phone!
_Create update.zip
I believe that would be a great thing for someone who wants to learn or doesn't think they can learn, to do... I honestly got distracted somewhere around step 3 and have wandered off to play with all sorts of other things!
Great starter tutorial...
And also don't forget to ask people... I prefer posting over pm so everyone can read and learn
You can also set up cygwin on your windows computer and use dxhidia kitchen to build roms
If you edit any scripts use notepad++ if your not on Linux as it keeps the integrity of the script.
The great thing is this phone is hard to brick so if you mess up Judy sbf back to stock
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Now that I am getting a new phone (T-Mobile MyTouch 4G) I can learn this stuff and not be too afraid of breaking my phone. Thanks for this post... this will be a fun phone to work with
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Hi guys..
I just want to say thanks to the cm team for bringing ics to our touchpads. None of the work in this rom is my own.. I have just used the great tutorials and stuff I've picked up before to compile this. All credit to everyone who put work into this!
This rom includes cherry-picks from http://review.cyanogenmod.com such as the fixes below
A wifi fix -- review.cyanogenmod.com (Although some people are reporting wifi issues still. I recommend a full wipe)
I have also compiled my own kernel into this.. which I set the default CPU speed to 1.5ghz and the default governor to ondemand. I also added HAVS support. Although I don't know if we really need it on a tab. Maybe it will help slightly with battery life?
These are settings that I like and normally run. So don't flame me!
I am looking for pointers too.. for what to do next. I would like to add the webOS style recent apps mod next. Also ROMControl would be nice from here .. some pointers on how to include would be helpful. Any help greatly appreciated
So.. please remember.. I made this for myself... to teach me something.. someone just said I should post it!All credit goes to the people that contribute to cyanogenmod.
Cheers and enjoy
Buy me a beer if your a fan! Hit donate!
IN THIS BUILD
0.9.4 --- UPLOADING AS WE SPEAK!! Check back in an hour
Hopefully now has Goo.im app support for ease of updates
Not much else (synced 11/04)
managed to put this quick one together in the midst of everything.. so not had much chance to test. let me know how it is.
DOWNLOADS
http://goo-inside.me/devs/philicibine/ Thanks for hosting! Loving the download numbers here guys .. thanks for the support
http://www.cherrykang.mythreed.com/CherryKANG/ Big thanks to @Jedipottsy for this one.
Thanks for all the support from everyone!
Gapps are not included
My antutu benchmarks have been over 6000 btw
Hit the thanks button!
Previous Builds
0.9.3
Now with 4.0.4 inside!!
New Cyanogenmod boot animation!! I left this in coz it looks cooool
Min CPU clock is 384 (No more SoD's!)
Synced 31/03
Lots of new commits so YOU MUST FLASH GAPPS AGAIN!
0.9.2
Min CPU clock is 245 now.
Synced 10/03
Lots of new commits so YOU MUST FLASH GAPPS AGAIN!
0.9.1
Synced 08/03
Netflix and YouTube HD FIXED -- Thanks to wtogami for his cherry-pick script.
0.9
Synced 07/03
Now has stylus input merged
unsure if netflix works yet (please test) and.. nope! It doesn't :'-(
CherryKANG-Bricked
AS REQUESTED -- No changes.. just a bricked kernel thanks to show-p1984
0.8.9
At last it works! Lol
Synced 28/02 should have Netflix - edit - doesn't
Wifi fix
120 dpi - see post 2 for market fix
CherryKANG wallpaper - awesome!
0.4.8a
Kernel rebaked into it. should be lots smoother now
0.4.4a
kernel and wifi fixed
nothing else changed just wanted to get back to a working state
0.4.1a
re-done kernel as last build compiled with standard cm kernel
0.4a
Removed 270 degree rotation coz it derped the bootup :-/
Recompiled the kernel and increased min cpu to 245 (sleep issues)
0.3a First CherryKANG named build! lol =D
270 degree rotation
dpi set to 132 (Requires fixed market apk)
wifi scan interval increased
0.2a
Novalauncher - hope its OK?!
Scrolling cache fix - for smoother scrolling in the browser and other apps. (Kanged from aokp github) credits to them
And a pretty tasty boot animation! From MindSplit - thanks!
Hope you likey
REMEMBER ... This is now 120 dpi. You will either need to download LCD Density Pro from the market, or see below for a free alternative!
Posted by Hockey4life0099 thanks!
or you can use the free version (or dpi changer) to modify the dpi back to 160
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I wrote this. It looks more complicated than it is cause i broke it down step by step. Ignore my cracked out numbering scheme, i didnt feel like shifting all the numbers down when i added more info.
1. If you dont already have it, download es file explorer
1b. go to the application settings and clear the data for the market
1c. download dpi changer and change dpi to 135(dont reboot yet)
2. go into the options on there and check the root explorer option and the mount option
3. download to TP
http://www.sundergaming.com/downloads/tabletmarketdpiunlocked.apk
4. rename the file Vending.apk
5. long press to copy the file (in ES file explorer)
6. click the star in top right corner (favorites)
7. Choose the phone (/)
8. navigate to system/app
9. paste the app
10. find the app in there called marketupdater.apk or something similar and rename it marketupdater.apk.bak
11. reboot
12. see if you can download an app like flash player. If you cant go to next step
12b. get back to system/app and click the Vending.apk and let it install.
You can mess around with the dpi if you want, but also remember that if the text is small, you can change the default text size in the settings.
The issue i encountered with this method is sometimes the fix stops working, but all you need to do to get the apps to download once again is clear your market data in the application settings. It is obviously much easier to download the app mentioned in the op, but this is for the cheapskates. your only other option is download dpi changer and just switch the dpi back to 160. That is painless but you loose out on some app compatibility and some screen real estate. I myself change the dpi to 138 and change the font size to large. Everything seems to be perfect. Best balance out there IMO.
nevertells2 said:
Do not install CM9 over CM7. Some have gotten away with it and others like yourself run into trouble. Do a clean install, that means running ACMEUninstaller. Here are some instructions I created just for an occasion such as this:
Since the release of CM9, it has become abundantly clear to me that one
needs to do a clean install of the rom to avoid all the little
nagging issues that so many folks are reporting. Whether you are
installing for the first time, upgrading from CM7 or installing
an update of CM9, one really needs to do a clean install.
Since the advent of the official CM9 nightlies, installing
the rom and the Gapps files via CWM seems to be much more
reliable. You still need to wipe the cache and Dalvik cache
before you reboot after installing any rom. If you run into
trouble after an install via CWM, then read on.
Those who know how to do it otherwise and are comfortable with that
feel free to deviate from this document.
For first time installers, you can skip this part. First thing
you need to do is a nandroid backup of your current install and
copy it over to your PC for safe keeping. Next you should backup
your apps using either Titanium Backup or My Backup Root. This will
allow you to restore all your apps after you are done with this
update. If the install goes South, you can always restore your
nandroid backup.
For the first time installers, if you have not already prepared
your PC for this project, you need to download the following:
1. ACMEInstaller2
2. ACMEUninstaller
3. Moboot 0.3.5.zip
4. ClockworkMod.zip(CWM)
5. update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-Touchpad-alpha2-fullofbugs.zip
6. UniversalNovacomInstaller.jar
7. The latest Gapps.zip
The ACME files, Moboot, CWM and the Alpha2.zip can all be found
on the OP for Alpha2 at:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/18843-releasealpha2-cyanogenmod-9-touchpad/
The universal novacom installer and Gapps files can be found by doing a Google
search on the names above and you will find the download page. I found
the novacom installer here:
http://universal-novacom-installer.googlecode.com/files/UniversalNovacomInstaller.jar
You should download the latest Gapps.zip which
the last time I checked at the link below was 20120317:
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps
First thing, open the run box on your PC and browse to the novacomInstaller
file. This is a Java executable, so treat it just like any .exe file.
However, since it does not end in .exe, when you browse to find it,
you will have to tell the browser to show "All Files." Once it is in
the run box, click on OK and the Novacomd drivers will be installed,
the Palm,inc folder will be created and the novacom.exe will be placed
in that folder. Next if the ACME files you downloaded are zips, unzip
them both into the Palm, Inc folder which you will find in the Program
files folder. If not zipped, copy both into the Palm, Inc folder. Now
your PC is prepared for installing CM9, so everything applies to first
installers and upgraders from this point forward.
First timers boot into WebOS, upgraders can do the same or boot into
your current install of Android. Connect your TouchPad to your PC
with the usb cable and open Windows Explorer on your PC. You should
see either the TouchPad as a drive, or cm_tenderloin if you are already
running a version of CM9. If you have not already created a cminstall
folder on your TouchPad do so now. Also create a folder named ICS
Install.
Next you need to copy Moboot 0.3.5 and ClockworkMod(CWM) into the
cminstall folder on your TouchPad. Now copy the rom.zip and the
Gapps.zip file into the folder you created named ICS Install. It's up
to you which rom and Gapps file you use if you are installing something
different from what is listed above. If you are copying files to the
Touchpad drive, you now need to right click the drive letter and eject
the drive when you are done. If you are copying files to cm_tenderloin,
you can just close Windows Explorer and both of you disconnect the usb cable.
Upgraders, now you need to run ACMEUninstaller and when it is done, your
TouchPad will reboot back into WebOS. Now both of you need to reboot while
holding down up volume to put the TouchPad into WebOS recovery or bootie
mode. You will know you succeeded if you see a large white usb symbol.
Now plug the usb cable back in and you should hear the PC beep indicating
the TouchPad is connected. You will not be able to see the TouchPad in
Windows Explorer, so don't try. On your PC click "RUN" and type in CMD.
This opens the command window. First timers type in the following in the
command window:
cd/ and press enter. You will see C:\
Now type cd program files and press enter. You will see C:\program files
Now type cd Palm, Inc and press enter. You will see C:\ program files\Palm, Inc
Upgraders, your novacom.exe may be in a different folder, so go browse to that folder.
Both of you enter novacom boot mem:// < ACMEInstaller2 in the command window and
hit enter. After a few seconds, you should see what is fondly called the "Double Penguin" on
the Touchpad. When the install is done, the TouchPad will boot to Moboot. Tap
the volume on the TouchPad to stop the 5 second countdown if you see one. Now
select CWM using the Home button, then Install zip file from SD card and use the
volume rocker to move down to the ICS Install folder. Select that and move to the
Alpha2.zip and select that. Start the install. When it is done, use the go back
selection to go back to the main CWM screen and select reboot.
Once Android is booted up(be patient, it takes a couple of minutes the first time),
play around with the browser, set up wifi, just to make sure your install was
successful. Now reboot back to CWM and do the same procedure to install the Gapps.zip
you copied to the ICS Install folder earlier. You're done with a clean install.
Upgraders, you know what to do, first timers, I hope you have friend around to show
you the ropes or you own an Android phone and already know the ropes. Good Luck!
P.S. I strongly suggest you make a nandroid backup of your new installation right now.
First timers, one makes a nandroid backup using CWM. Boot to CWM, select "Backup and
Restore" and select "Backup".
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what's the wifi fix ?
This one http://review.cyanogenmod.com/12342
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Does this have Gapps cooked into it?
No sorry... I'm using v11 though
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Ok thanks...
If we have CM7 installed do we do a factory reset/wipe of the caches and then install the zip directly?
dtwconsulting said:
If we have CM7 installed do we do a factory reset/wipe of the caches and then install the zip directly?
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Yep.. I think so. I think you can also flash without a wipe.. but wouldn't recommend.. and if you do.. flash the latest gapps
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Cheers mate
hi, whats the webOS style recent apps mod you mention in the OP?
Drop Box link already dead
Any one have a mirror?
Thanks!
MatthewYiu said:
Any one have a mirror?
Thanks!
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Still working for me as of 10:40am. But.... here's a mirror just in case.
http://www.mediafire.com/?q60g82098q1vh16
Gapps v11:
http://goo.gl/u9s8g
For additional related files and mods, see sprice's thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452324
f_padia said:
hi, whats the webOS style recent apps mod you mention in the OP?
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When u hold home.. the apps come across the screen horizontally. Looks like the card feature of webOS.
Its in AOKP so I might have a look at their github later.
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tapout27 said:
Does this have Gapps cooked into it?
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Read much?
how about hw acceleration?
mercado79 said:
Still working for me as of 10:40am. But.... here's a mirror just in case.
http://www.mediafire.com/?q60g82098q1vh16
Gapps v11:
http://goo.gl/u9s8g
For additional related files and mods, see sprice's thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452324
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flashing now! =)
Hello,
is the wifi fix included in the kernel? if so, is it possible to make a only a kernel-package to flash with CWM over the standard CM9-0.6?
Thanks
Not quite sure how to do that just yet. Will look at some other kernels tomorrow
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coolineho said:
how about hw acceleration?
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This is just a kang. I lack the knowledge to even attempt looking into that!
Its working the same as cm
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So, In an attempt to get the configuration talk out of @franciscofranco's kernel thread, I decided to open this "swap meet"
As you may know I've wrote a couple scripts to make it easier to pull a backup of the kernel settings available through the franco kernel updater app.
Preparing files for sharing
Kernel Settings
so, if you want to share your kernel settings, grab the backup-script.sh file from here, run it either through a file manager or a terminal emulator, then head over to /sdcard/settings_backup/ and grab the restore-script.sh file, rename it to <your_user_name-defaults.sh> and post a link to it here.
Per App Modes
If you want to share you Per-App Modes settings, you'll need to use either the franco kernel updater or his stand alone Per-App Modes app, either way, the process is the same, just the file paths are a little different.
FKU App
So, if you use the fku app, go into fku -> Per-App Modes -> Manage your modes and click the BACKUP MODES in the top right corner. This creates an xml file of all your per app settings (one file per mode). These files are stored in /sdcard/franco.kernel_updater/saved_per_app_modes
Create a zip file including the modes you want to share and post it here.
Stand Alone Per-App Modes App
The process for using the stand alone app is the same. Per-App Modes -> Manage, and click BACKUP MODES in the top right corner again, this creates another batch of .xml files... Only they're stored in /sdcard/per-app_modes/saved_per_app_modes/
Once again, Create a zip file of the modes you want to share and post here.
Using Shared Settings
Okay, so you've downloaded the scripts and zips that you want to try out... how do you use them..
Kernel Settings
The scripts are easy, just run them (as root) through a file manager or terminal emulator.. then use fku or an init.d system to set the changes on boot if you want.
Per App Modes
The process for using the downloaded zips is just the reverse of sharing them...
Unzip the file and place the .xml files in the appropriate folder (/sdcard/franco.kernel_updater/saved_per_app_modes if you use fku, or /sdcard/per-app_modes/saved_per_app_modes/ for the standalone Per-App Modes app)
Then go into into your app, back to the manage page, where we clicked the BACKUP MODES last visit, only this time, click the LOAD MODES button.
Now, if you had copied the .xml file to the right folders, you should see the new PAM modules loaded into the list.
I will try to keep my signature link up to date with posted settings, and try to keep an eye out for identical or substantially similar settings.
For those using mobile apps and can't see signatures, here is the link to the scripts.
the backup-script.sh file is in the scripts folder, kernel and pam settings are in the settings folder.
Custom Paths for Per-App Modes
One thing that the stand alone app brought that hasn't (officially?) been ported back to the fku app is custom paths...
Giving you the ability to use any tunable setting in your Per-App Modes. --now in fku
While you can add and edit these easily through the stand alone app (and one reason why I think you should get it) once you know how the files work, thy can also be used in the main fku app...
Because of this, I am somewhat hesitant to give out the directions without approval from franciscofranco... Per-App Modes is a paid app of his and I would hate to take revenue out of his pocket.
Okay, since @franciscofranco has given me permission to release this, here we are...
This Zip file contains all the (useful) per app mode custom paths... to use this DO NOT FLASH IT... this is just a simple zip, nothing else... just unzip it in the right location...
If you use the fku app, then you need to unzip it and move/copy the files from the zipped folder to the franco.kernel_updater/per-app_custom_paths folder.
If you use the standalone per app modes then follow the same directions as fku, but put the files in the per-app_modes/per-app_custom_paths folder
Cautions and Warnings
-Any and all zips you find in this thread should NOT be flashed via recovery, don't try, bad things may happen...
-Permission errors may occur when running scripts from this thread as root. I haven't been able to figure out why, but some roms seems to set various file permissions to 444 instead of the 664 that my script expects... if you do encounter this situation, let me know and I'll give you a quick fix for it (requires adding a line to the scripts)
I haven't added the fix to my backup-script yet because I'm curious what files they are.. I've encountered 2 files so far
- Upon further testing, we've learned that root browser (app) might not work to run these scripts... adb shell and terminal emulator are working properly though. (backup script needed a small tweak as well)
Kernel setting scripts
Nexus 5
STOCK Settings
r46
aow1980
April 17, 2014
The Gingerbread Man
April 13, 2014
Tzfardaya
April 13, 2014
Vomer
July 22, 2014
Per-App Modes
The Gingerbread Man
April 13, 2014
Francisco Franco
May 11, 2014 - Low Power
May 12, 2014 - Games, Low Power
Vomer
May 11, 2014 - Low Power
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Subscribed! This is gonna be good! I'll upload a few of my setups soon!
Interesting Kernel settings , will give it a try and test your script. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with your thread
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This would be the perfect place to share some custom paths too
Subscribed and I'll see about linking to this thread from my learner lounge
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The Gingerbread Man said:
This would be the perfect place to share some custom paths too
Subscribed and I'll see about linking to this thread from my learner lounge
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Yeah, I've got a zip of ALL the custom paths ready, just working on the write up for them...
and trying to solve a small moral dilemma with them...
This thread could also be used for all the supported fku devices if you were to split up the op into several device specific sections and ask about getting the thread moved to Android General forum. New posts can also be inserted on your behalf but you need to contact a moderator for both of these...
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The Gingerbread Man said:
This thread could also be used for all the supported fku devices if you were to split up the op into several device specific sections and ask about getting the thread moved to Android General forum. New posts can also be inserted on your behalf but you need to contact a moderator for both of these...
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I know, but I don't have the other devices to get the scripts set up for it.. and I'm more interested in working the nexus 5 right now..
I would have no problem if others wanted to use my scripts as a base for writing their own for swapping
Tzfardaya said:
Per-App Modes
The Gingerbread Man
April 13, 2014
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FYI, getting a bad zip file here, but the tgbm.zip in your sig works just fine
(damn that was hard to write with auto correct on SwiftKey. Lol.)
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WettbackMartyr said:
FYI, getting a bad zip file here, but the tgbm.zip in your sig works just fine
(damn that was hard to write with auto correct on SwiftKey. Lol.)
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heh, yeah, swiftkey autocorrection is a pain at times..
but I just downloaded through both the pc and nexus 5 and got clean downloads of that zip...
I'm not sure if the two gingerbread zip are different, but he just sent me the current batch today... (hence the date in the name) the others are from when I first worked on the scripts
Tzfardaya said:
heh, yeah, swiftkey autocorrection is a pain at times..
but I just downloaded through both the pc and nexus 5 and got clean downloads of that zip...
I'm not sure if the two gingerbread zip are different, but he just sent me the current batch today... (hence the date in the name) the others are from when I first worked on the scripts
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Hmmmmmm :-/ I just can't get a good download on my Nexus 5. I'm not complaining tho, just trying to help for other people that may encounter the same. I got the scripts on my end one way or another.
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WettbackMartyr said:
Hmmmmmm :-/ I just can't get a good download on my Nexus 5. I'm not complaining tho, just trying to help for other people that may encounter the same. I got the scripts on my end one way or another.
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Try this one https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2ar5BB6clkDQ0JfMVQ3NGtucEU/edit?usp=docslist_api I probably won't keep it in my drive long but feel free to get it while its there
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How do I run (as root) or file manager for script ?where do I put the script file for kernel settings? I open the .sh file and it open and I see just texted files
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Just tested The Gingerbreads configuration and I must say I definitely see an improvement from the settings I had previously set. Nice job.
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Ramone360 said:
How do I run (as root) or file manager for script ?where do I put the script file for kernel settings?
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It doesn't matter where the scripts are ran from, you run them either by selecting them in the file browser or running the following commands in a terminal emulator.
Code:
su
Then
Code:
sh <script-name>
Just realize that running the script alone will not keep the settings across reboots...
You need some other way to persist the settings... Either using fku or an init.d system.
My recommendation is fku, use these scripts to set the values all at once, then use the fku set on boot toggles.
All a shell script is is a text file with a series of shell commands, it's only purpose is to run a series of commands in a row to prevent forgetting one or making typos... It's like the old dos/Windows batch commands...
Tzfardaya said:
It doesn't matter where the scripts are ran from, you run them either by selecting them in the file browser or running the following commands in a terminal emulator.
Code:
su
Then
Code:
sh
Just realize that running the script alone will not keep the settings across reboots...
You need some other way to persist the settings... Either using fku or an init.d system.
My recommendation is fku, use these scripts to set the values all at once, then use the fku set on boot toggles.
All a shell script is is a text file with a series of shell commands, it's only purpose is to run a series of commands in a row to prevent forgetting one or making typos... It's like the old dos/Windows batch commands...
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Sorry I still don't get it. I'm too familiar with terminal emulater. l always use root explorer. I downloaded the file but now my question is how do I run as root.
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To run the script from terminal emulator you'll need to first locate the file.. But you need to be root to launch an .sh file.
Type "su" without quotes and let SuperSU prompt you, make sure you grant it root access.
Navigate to the file by using the "cd" command without quotes.
If you're like me..and downloaded it from a browser or Tapatalk.. You'd type cd storage/sdcard0/Download
Then run "ls" without quotes to make sure the file is in there. Once it is make a note of the name.
Type su FILENAME.sh (replacing filename with the actual name of the file) and hit enter. Should have worked. It did for me. If done correctly you should see no confirmation or error message. In Linux no messages are a good thing.
PS : don't forget to grant root to terminal emulator if you haven't yet. Remember to use FKU or init.d to make settings stick after reboot.
Edited to include "su" command for those who don't know how to run terminal emulator as root.
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