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few colors for random access bar and letter box

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pick the color you want for example RS_Bar_blue.png and RS_Ind_blue.png and rename them to RS_Bar.png and RS_Ind.png then copy to \windows folder and allow to overwrite the original ones, I included in the zip file the original color just in case you want to go back to it.

Man, great work Poorlyduck, let me just give this thread a bump. I used the yellow random access along with the other yellow cube and htc home icons you provided, my mogul looks real nice! Thanks!

Poorlyduck,
Excellent tool. Hopefully will be appended to a ROM or 2 somewhere, with your permission.
Thanks for the excellent work.
WB

thank you guys for all comments.
@wacky.banana you definitly have my permission to use them anywhere you want, enjoy!

BEAUTIFUL!!
Among all HTC's shipped softwares, random access might be the most practical one. However, it's black-grey bar just doesn't see eye to eye to roms with non-htc-black&grey-interface. Your work just make everything perfect! thank you a lot!!

the green is poppin!

THANKS
poorlyduck said:
pick the color you want for example RS_Bar_blue.png and RS_Ind_blue.png and rename them to RS_Bar.png and RS_Ind.png then copy to \windows folder and allow to overwrite the original ones, I included in the zip file the original color just in case you want to go back to it.[/QUOTE]
THANKS U VERY MCUH FOR GREAT SUPPORT FOR OUR PPC.
THANK U
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gr. access is denied?

The Color Is .. Wow... What Can I Say~~~~~
THANK YOU

Access denied
I also get the access denied message, so probably the files are open.
However, besides Active Sync (which I cannot kill for some reason) there's nothing running. How can I overwrite the files?
Regards - Erik Cheizoo

Sjeiz said:
I also get the access denied message, so probably the files are open.
However, besides Active Sync (which I cannot kill for some reason) there's nothing running. How can I overwrite the files?
Regards - Erik Cheizoo
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you cant overwrite the file from the pc to your device if its protected, so you need to move it to storage card or somewhere beside windows folder, and use your device to move the file to windows folder.

I cannot get these to work at all. The files on my device are read-only and I cannot replace them from my PC or when I put the files on my storage card and try to copy them into the Windows folder. It gives me an error about memory and making sure the files aren't read-only or in use. Any ideas?

denklau said:
I cannot get these to work at all. The files on my device are read-only and I cannot replace them from my PC or when I put the files on my storage card and try to copy them into the Windows folder. It gives me an error about memory and making sure the files aren't read-only or in use. Any ideas?
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first make sure contacts (random access) is closed, leaving the app running will prevent you from changing the images. Then using resco explorer (or any other 3rd party file explorer) copy the files from teh storage card to the random access folder (typically this will be the \windows folder). If prompt with a warnign about overwriting ROM files, go ahead and ok the prompt.

That didn't work for me. I downloaded Resco File Explorer and copied the files from my storage card to the windows folder, overwrote the files and nothing changed.

I've had the same problem - tried the storage card, tried Rescoe - what else can I try?

welcome to my world! I can't seem to get random access working on my touch either....says it doesn't have perms to install....aggravating...

poorlyduck said:
pick the color you want for example RS_Bar_blue.png and RS_Ind_blue.png and rename them to RS_Bar.png and RS_Ind.png then copy to \windows folder and allow to overwrite the original ones, I included in the zip file the original color just in case you want to go back to it.
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renamed and copied to windows folder, and nothing happened it didn't even ask to replace any files, can someone point me to the right direction thank you

I will give these a shot when i get a chance

Awesome !! Great JOB !!
thanks for sharing .. !

thank you a lot... nice tweak

Best file manager (no, it is not ASTRO)

Hi,
Most people will use ASTRO for file manager app.
ASTRO is nice and works, indeed.
But, I found "EStrong file explorer" is much better:
http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com.estrongs.android.pop/
Here are some features that you cannot find it in current ASTRO version:
- Browse to share folder on PC/Linux via LAN (Windows share folder / Samba)
- FTP client built-in
- Built-in ZIP file handling support (extract only at current version)
I tested it to browse my share folder which is located in NetGEAR NAS. It worked fine and fast.
Oh yes, it also has those basic "app manager" features:
- Backup
- Restore
- Install
- Uninstall
Price: FREE
Search EStrongs in the Market to find this app (thanks to ninjakettle).
And this should be the QR code / barcode:
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I agree, have tried both as well. EStrong is also my preference.

Really nice. Thanks.

Theres also OI file manager http://www.openintents.org/en/node/159 witch seems to be good too, more to choose from.

thanks for that gogol, EStrong is really good
I especially like the ability to access the files on my PC and stream mp3s using the LAN

Having windows server with lots of share, I've only used estrong aswell... Never did like astro anyway.
Having estrong task manager as a favorite aswell

Nice tip - very good app. By the way, if searching the store, it's under Estrongs (with an s on the end)

Thank you,
This app is awesome

I have to admit i have no problems with ASTRO but this one does look good, i tried looking on the market store but was unable to find it. does anyone know hen its going to be submitted?

it's on the market now
i used a barcode scanner to link my phone to it on the market, but as ninjakettle already pointed out, you can search the market for "estrongs" (without the quotes) as in Estrongs File Explorer
it seems the the market search isn't too clever when it comes to searching for partial names no matter how close you are *shrug*

I added the QR code in the 1st post.

can you create zip files with this?

Linda Manager is also good, try it out, i has apps unistaller and task manager build in

Ok finally got estrongs to see my PC. I however cannot get files from my phones SD card to my PC. When I try to cut or copy a file over I get a failed message. I ideas why this might not be working? I'm running the Orange stock ROM on my Desire.
EDIT - Is there a maximum file size that can be copied over using estrongs? I've managed to copy some SNES Roms over but not a 17MB file from my SD card to PC.

I'm using AndroZIP and AndFTP. Personally, I think AndroZIP is better than EStrong as a file manager and it is way smaller. AndFTP is the best SFTP/FTP client I've seen.

You right, EStrongs cannot compress files ... but that's might not be the main functionality of a file manager (in Windows desktop you need winzip, winrar or things like that).
Ability to browse network share folder is much more important ... and it has FTP client built in in one package
jm997 said:
I'm using AndroZIP and AndFTP. Personally, I think AndroZIP is better than EStrong as a file manager and it is way smaller. AndFTP is the best SFTP/FTP client I've seen.
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gogol said:
You right, EStrongs cannot compress files ... but that's might not be the main functionality of a file manager (in Windows desktop you need winzip, winrar or things like that).
Ability to browse network share folder is much more important ... and it has FTP client built in in one package
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I thought ASTRO had SFTP. It seems if ya scroll to the right on top menu bar theres a network button. NOT that i have anything against EStrongs..

as4m4df said:
I thought ASTRO had SFTP. It seems if ya scroll to the right on top menu bar theres a network button. NOT that i have anything against EStrongs..
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ASTRO does have that functionaity but you need to enter all the settings manually. Even I switched from ASTRO to Estrongs as the FTP search is brilliant.

Sure, I did not know that. But it does not have share folder access via LAN (CIFS/Samba).
as4m4df said:
I thought ASTRO had SFTP. It seems if ya scroll to the right on top menu bar theres a network button. NOT that i have anything against EStrongs..
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I have a PC connected to my wifi router and have some shared folders on it. I don't have any passwords set up. I tried entering the ip (192.168.1.101 in my case), but EStrong doesn't let me connect without entering a user and pass.
How do I connect to these folders?

How to use Root Explorer

Root explorer is pretty straight forward but can be confusing for some people who have never used it before. I have made this list based on the most commonly questions I have read about how to use Rood Explorer. I hope this answers your questions but if it doesn't, post the question and I'm sure I or someone will help you out.
When it won't let you manipulate a file ("this file system is read only") just touch the white button on the top that says "mount r/w"
When you long press files and folders for the sub menu, you can
Extract all
Delete
Rename
Copy
Move
Change Permissions
Properties
Add Bookmark
Send
View as text
Open in text editor
Zip a file
Create Tar
Change owner
You can also press menu for
New folder
Preferences
Bookmarks
Search
Muli-select
more gives you
Home
Refresh
New file
About
Exit
This program pretty much explains itself so just give it a little time and mess with it for a bit.

That's funny.
When all else fails, RTFM....

smtom said:
That's funny.
When all else fails, RTFM....
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I had to get it out there. I see people asking about it all the time.

The only times I've ever been confused was when trying to edit something but I was too far into a folder to have the R/W option at the top
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Gahh Its Lee said:
The only times I've ever been confused was when trying to edit something but I was too far into a folder to have the R/W option at the top
Sent from my Incredible using XDA App
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That's what happened to me lol but I figured it out.
Sent from my Droid Incredible running Myn's Warm Two Point Two RLS4.

The R/W button, Menu button, and long presses are your friend.

So say I wanted to use root explorer in order to do the webtop mod.....how should I come about doing that? Sorry im a newb....ive tried countless times to get this working but failed everytime...i also understand that they have a forum dedicated to the webtop mod but they never really gave detailed instructions.....HELP PLEASE!!!!!!

What I was wondering is how can I install a system app? I know I can move them into system, but how can I install them? Do I have to flash a zip or put them in the rom zip and flash that?

Captain p1an3t said:
What I was wondering is how can I install a system app? I know I can move them into system, but how can I install them? Do I have to flash a zip or put them in the rom zip and flash that?
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You will need the .apk file for the app you want to install. Put it on your sd card. Then Just copy the .apk file in the system/app folder. you will need to hit the R/W button up top in order to copy/ paste it there. After that it will show up in your app drawer.

This guide should help people out.

wizardofyendor said:
This guide should help people out.
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Ok - I missed it. Where is the guide?

Search!
And btw, Root-Explorer is so easy to use.. you just should use it, instead of asking how!

i8qbert said:
You will need the .apk file for the app you want to install. Put it on your sd card. Then Just copy the .apk file in the system/app folder. you will need to hit the R/W button up top in order to copy/ paste it there. After that it will show up in your app drawer.
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This reply is actually incomplete.
Those are the first steps necessary, but the most important step is, once the file has been successfully copied, to long-press on the file (or press "Menu" while the file is highlighted), and choose "Permissions". A series of checkboxes will appear. The Permissions will need to be set to match the other files in /system/app, which will be rw-r--r--. That is, all of the first column boxes should be checked, and the top checkbox in the second column. Any other checkboxes should be unchecked. Once that's done, press "OK", and it will confirm the permissions have changed. The Permissions on the file you copied over should now match the other files in the folder. THEN, after you reboot, the app should appear in your app drawer .

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Search!
And btw, Root-Explorer is so easy to use.. you just should use it, instead of asking how!
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I agree. If people would just take the time to mess with it for a while, they would get it very quickly.

(•.•) said:
Search!
And btw, Root-Explorer is so easy to use.. you just should use it, instead of asking how!
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ahaa, nice one
is this possible to remove stock application with root explorer?

Yes, you can remove anything. Just make sure you Really want it gone.
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Root explorer is amazing!! Does pretty much anything
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Search!
And btw, Root-Explorer is so easy to use.. you just should use it, instead of asking how!
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Oh, OK.
Uh, ....how?
Sorry! Couldn't help it!

Captain_Throwback said:
This reply is actually incomplete.
Those are the first steps necessary, but the most important step is, once the file has been successfully copied, to long-press on the file (or press "Menu" while the file is highlighted), and choose "Permissions". A series of checkboxes will appear. The Permissions will need to be set to match the other files in /system/app, which will be rw-r--r--. That is, all of the first column boxes should be checked, and the top checkbox in the second column. Any other checkboxes should be unchecked. Once that's done, press "OK", and it will confirm the permissions have changed. The Permissions on the file you copied over should now match the other files in the folder. THEN, after you reboot, the app should appear in your app drawer .
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Here, maybe this helps..
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Muchas gracias. Very helpful.

[GUIDE/DOWNLOAD] Install apk files quickly from computer to your device

Hi
.. Since i think the progress of connecting phone, put apk file on sd card, disconnecting phone, browsing phones sd card for the apk file for then to install it is annoying ..
So I've made a quick batch file to quickly drag and drop files to install
Lets get started.
1- Download the attached zip. Should look something like this:
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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2- Extract using your favourite extraction program or using windows explorer.
You should now have a folder like this one:
3- Thats actually it !
What you can do now is:
Put the apk file inside the folder "Android app installer" and run the "Drag and drop files here" file (remember the ".apk" suffix)
OR
the easier way is to right click on the "Drag and drop files here" file and choose Send to, then click Desktop (As shortcut). From there. you can, any time, just drag any apk file from any directory to the "Drag and drop files here" file. and it will install it directly.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED YOU HAVE TO DO THIS:
1- Enable USB-Debugging on your phone
2- Connect your phone to your computer
Log:
-V 1.1 (Filename: "Android app installer v1.1.zip"):
Closes after you have installed file. doesnt ask for filename after installation.
-V 1.0 (Filename: "Android app installer.zip"):
Released

I have several batch files associated with .apk files (windows).
As an example, Installing an apk is as simple as right-clicking on the apk and choosing "install"

britoso said:
I have several batch files associated with .apk files (windows).
As an example, Installing an apk is as simple as right-clicking on the apk and choosing "install"
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Cool. But well, this is me, sharing my piece of the gingerbread

Very cool! Thanks for the tip!

Thanz mate was really looking for something like this! Am new to android
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Thanx! Was looking for something like this (newbie at Android). Excellent!

Thanks for this, What I do is put it in my dropbox, and install it from the dropbox app.

Instead of all that you can just use a app call Awesome Drop drop your apk onto the phone using a browser no wi-fi or usb connection needed just ur usual 3g connection and thats it boom you got you apk just on the app on the phone click on the apk nd install in seconds =]

Yo, thank you very much for this guide, you just made my month!! I was looking a way to do that for a long long time. The internet is full of lausy bad guides. I owe you one

Device not found
Hey guys,
How do I get my device to be found.
My phone shows that it is USB connected on debugging mode and all by the application doesn't seem to know that.
Anything I should do?
Thanks.

Nice! I missed WM6 because of this missing feature. thanks
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gueyenono said:
Hey guys,
How do I get my device to be found.
My phone shows that it is USB connected on debugging mode and all by the application doesn't seem to know that.
Anything I should do?
Thanks.
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The drivers are properly the problem

WOW man that is some work
Thanks

Or you could just download it strait to your phone and click it in the notification bar to install it haha nice program tho.
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very usefull program! thanks mate!

thanks its nice

XabdullahX said:
Hi
.. Since i think the progress of connecting phone, put apk file on sd card, disconnecting phone, browsing phones sd card for the apk file for then to install it is annoying ..
So I've made a quick batch file to quickly drag and drop files to install
Lets get started.
1- Download the attached zip. Should look something like this:
2- Extract using your favourite extraction program or using windows explorer.
You should now have a folder like this one:
3- Thats actually it !
What you can do now is:
Put the apk file inside the folder "Android app installer" and run the "Drag and drop files here" file (remember the ".apk" suffix)
OR
the easier way is to right click on the "Drag and drop files here" file and choose Send to, then click Desktop (As shortcut). From there. you can, any time, just drag any apk file from any directory to the "Drag and drop files here" file. and it will install it directly.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED YOU HAVE TO DO THIS:
1- Enable USB-Debugging on your phone
2- Connect your phone to your computer
Log:
-V 1.1 (Filename: "Android app installer v1.1.zip"):
Closes after you have installed file. doesnt ask for filename after installation.
-V 1.0 (Filename: "Android app installer.zip"):
Released
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Thank You OP :good:

[HOW TO] Download files from the market store over 20MB via only 3G/4G without WiFi

Microsoft has established a limit on the size of downloaded files via 3G/4G transmission - we can downloaded only file to 20MB. I writed tutorial how to download files 20MB> from the market store and install them.
All operation, I show on one free game Throne Together (29MB).
1. We have to have:
- Pocket File Manager,
- device with supported microSD card,
2. We need link to the xap file, not only link to the market store.
Eg. link to the game is:
Code:
http://www.windowsphone.com/pl-pl/store/app/throne-together/3f89b6b3-516f-40e3-8937-4577d6911c8b
Link to the xap games is:
Code:
http://www.windowsphone.com/pl-pl/store/app/throne-together/3f89b6b3-516f-40e3-8937-4577d6911c8b[COLOR=Red][B]/xap?apptype=regular[/B][/COLOR]
The difference is only in the final text (red on the above). Copy link to the game.
3. Run Pocket File Manager and from the bottom beam on main page we select "Dowloads":
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4. In next window, from the bottom beam we select "+" sign:
5. In next window, paste copied link to the market store and add at the end text: /xap?apptype=regular and confirm:
6. In next window we tap "play" sign on the bottom beam and downloading in progress:
7. Next, we have to find downloaded file in the location like on the screen:
8. Tap and hold finger on the file and from the context menu select copy or cut:
9. Now, paste copied file to the sd card location:
10. Now we go out from the Pocket File Manager and restart device.
11. After restart phone run market store and tap sd card. Copied file should there be in there. Select him and install, thats all.

Clever, if time-consuming, hack. Surprised you need the full reboot; it should be enough to just (re)launch the Store app, since users could copy XAPs to the SD card at any time over USB.
However, you may want to mention in the thread title the requirement of the SD card. The majority of WP8 models (not such how many actual phones, but most of the phone varieties) don't have an SD slot.
In any case, the place where this restriction is set seems to be analogous to where it was on WP7, so I'd like to create a homebrew app that will take care of it directly (by modifying the store config files). However, this will require an interop-unlocked phone, whereas your approach works on any phone with an SD card.

Surprised you need the full reboot; it should be enough to just (re)launch the Store app
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Yes of course, but without restart device we need long time to wait for show app on the sd card in the market store. Restart device shortens the time to wait. Microsoft wrote:
Note If you've just inserted the SD card or added the .XAP files, you might need to wait a few minutes before you can access your SD card from the Store.
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Source: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/How-to/wp8/apps/how-do-i-install-apps-from-an-sd-card
However, you may want to mention in the thread title the requirement of the SD card. The majority of WP8 models (not such how many actual phones, but most of the phone varieties) don't have an SD slot.
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Ok but title of my topic is long and now I can't add signs :cyclops:
In any case, the place where this restriction is set seems to be analogous to where it was on WP7, so I'd like to create a homebrew app that will take care of it directly (by modifying the store config files). However, this will require an interop-unlocked phone, whereas your approach works on any phone with an SD card.
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Would be nice, but my L1520 haven't interop unlock and I don't know when it is unlocked
Anyway, for me that method it's good at this moment.
BTW for WP7.X to increase the download limit, we can change two xml file in the location:\My Documents\Zune\PimentoCache\Keepers:
These files is:
Downloaded_MOConfig.xml
LKG_MOConfig.xml
We have to find below string in them:
id=”MaxDownloadSize”>20
and change the value 20 to higher eg. 200

I was one of the people who found those files on WP7, and possibly the first to make use of them... believe me, I know. They're in a different location on WP8, I believe under EDMCache (I forget the exact path, though it's easy to find again). They *might* offer an easier option than external HTTPS proxies for installing apps from other stores.

I was one of the people who found those files on WP7, and possibly the first to make use of them... believe me, I know
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I know too
They *might* offer an easier option than external HTTPS proxies for installing apps from other stores.
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I am aware of that
My method is a legal way to the download apps from the market store and we don't need using proxy servers, but if anybody find other and easier method to download file over 20MB eg. edit registry or system file, without interop unlock will be nice.