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Stock contact

Guys I erased the stock contact because i thought the go contacts would replace it. But now i cant add new contacts. Can i reinstall the stock contact app?? How??
Thanks
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Did you deodex your system?

What is deodex?
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I guess that means "no".
So thats what you can do:
1) You can download the .apk files and place them in your System/app folder. (I recommend this)
2) Flash your device.
3) Download another app (Most stupid idea)
PS: Where are you from? (What version of MS2 do you have? like French/Brazil etc)

Brazil.
Where can I find this apk and how can i put it in that folder?
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If you dont even know how to put the files into the folder, how did you manage to remove the app?

Titanium backup. My phone is rooted but i dont have an explorer.program. what do suggest as an app?
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Root Explorer but it costs...
sorry i dont know any FREE root explorer at this moment give me 5 mins.
Give me 5minutes, then i will upload the .apk files for Contact's.

Ok thank you very much
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Do you know how to use ADB? lol.. sorry i really dont know any other RootFile manager :/.. so you either could buy Root Explorer.. or illegally download it somewhere....... there are ways, but i recommend ADB as an alternative (All you need is a Windows PC, USB Cable and AndroidSDK)
Alternatively you could try to find a Root Explorer alternative by searching the Market (I didnt find any): https://market.android.com/search?q=root+explorer&c=apps
But yes all you have to do is:
Download BlurContacts.apk -> http://www.death-force.com/downloads/Milestone%202%20Archiv/Milestone2_OriginalApps/
Download BlurContactsSync.apk -> http://www.death-force.com/downloads/Milestone%202%20Archiv/Milestone2_OriginalApps/
And use a FileExplorer or ADB to put these files into:
Code:
/system/app/
on your Device
EDIT: OH SORRY.. i totally forgot you can use the terminal hehe.. didnt think about that.. so just put the .apk files on your SDCARD
then download: https://market.android.com/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&feature=search_result
And type this into the terminal:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
cp /sdcard/BlurContactsSync.apk /system/app
cp /sdcard/BlurContacts.apk /system/app
chmod 0644 /system/app/BlurContacts.apk
chmod 0644 /system/app/BlurContactsSync.apk
mount -o ro,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
reboot

It didnt work, i think the problem is the apk file. The terminal and the explorer could not install it there was an error
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What do you mean.. error .. were you able to even install the Files of the Market? Or didnt even that work?

I installed roor explorer and the terminal but they could not read the apk files
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they should NOT read the apk files....
you just need to move the .apk files into the folder: /system/app on your Mobile Fone...

I moved them and rebooted the phone but still, no stock contacts
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Did you apply the permissions 644 by doing:
Code:
chmod 0644 /system/app/BlurContacts.apk
chmod 0644 /system/app/BlurContactsSync.apk
?

DeadSix17 said:
Did you apply the permissions 644 by doing:
Code:
chmod 0644 /system/app/BlurContacts.apk
chmod 0644 /system/app/BlurContactsSync.apk
?
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Operation not permited. I used the root explorer and also nothing
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You have to type "SU" before doing this.

I dont have the permission to use that command
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Then you aint rooted.. or disallowed terminal in the SuperUSer app

[Q] Help Needed Regarding Device Info

Can anyone help me with this ? Recently I got this update device info thing and I do not know what to do about it .

x3YoonYulSic said:
Can anyone help me with this ? Recently I got this update device info thing and I do not know what to do about it .
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Factory mode is enabled
do this:
you must be rooted.
using root explorer or file explorer or what else,
open file "factorymode" in efs/factoryApp directory, it probabely says "off", change to "on" (yes "on" is the correct setting to turn it off), then save
reboot
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samersh72 said:
Factory mode is enabled
do this:
you must be rooted.
using root explorer or file explorer or what else,
open file "factorymode" in efs/factoryApp directory, it probabely says "off", change to "on" (yes "on" is the correct setting to turn it off), then save
reboot
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Samersh72,
I've seen you helping people with this problem, but mine is a bit different. My EFS folder is empity. I cannot follow theses steps you wrote because i got an error. Could you help me!?
PS: My IMEI is working fine, calls everything. Just the FactoryMode (Text on the main screen).

rlucasrn said:
Samersh72,
I've seen you helping people with this problem, but mine is a bit different. My EFS folder is empity. I cannot follow theses steps you wrote because i got an error. Could you help me!?
PS: My IMEI is working fine, calls everything. Just the FactoryMode (Text on the main screen).
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you must be rooted
type in terminal emulator
Code:
su
mount /efs
mount -o remount,rw /efs
echo -n ON > /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
echo -n ON > /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
sync
reboot

samersh72 said:
you must be rooted
type in terminal emulator
Code:
su
mount /efs
mount -o remount,rw /efs
echo -n ON > /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
echo -n ON > /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
sync
reboot
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I'm typing exactly as you put "mount /efs" but i'm getting the following sintaxe error: "Usage Mount...[-r] [-w] [-o option] [-t type] device directory"
And yes, i'm rooted, with CF Auto Root...
Just adding...
I was using ES Explorer app to check the efs folder, and it was giving me empty as response. I changed o Root Explorer App and EFS folder seems ok. Now i think will be easier to fix.

rlucasrn said:
I'm typing exactly as you put "mount /efs" but i'm getting the following sintaxe error: "Usage Mount...[-r] [-w] [-o option] [-t type] device directory"
And yes, i'm rooted, with CF Auto Root...
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try without the 2 mounting commands.
what is your variant??
in es explorer you must set the root access as r/w

samersh72 said:
try without the 2 mounting commands.
what is your variant??
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Man, its done... Many Thanks..
After i was able to see the EFS content on Root Explorer app, i tried to change the factorymode status, but it was denied. Then, on the terminal emulator i changed the file permissions (chmod) e put it ON. Reboot and everything is OK.
Again many thanks...

hi,i have the fix for you.
x3YoonYulSic said:
Can anyone help me with this ? Recently I got this update device info thing and I do not know what to do about it .
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i was had problem like that but without that yellow box.but i was have red words that said(factor mode is on some features may not work...wifi is turned off...etc)...hidden menu was not working...but after play with permissions...althing work again normally.u
**you have four ways to fix your problem(the first one that a member tell you to use a terminal and change valuse)...two using my methode...three->
using a tool called best smart tool(i t can falsh your phone and write efs folder and imei(from under battrey) using your usb cable)...four--> using jtag
service.
first you should be rooted and you have installed es file manager and give it root permission:
*permission for efs folder:
permissions:
*FactoryApp folder permissions:
owner and group: root root
permissions:
*factormode file permissions:
*keystr file permissions:
*carrier folder permissions:
*HiddenMenu file perimissonshis wil turn on your hiddenmenu in dial phone)
*imei folder permissions:
*mps_code.dat permissions:
***this is permissions for files that affect factorymode and imei....if you need permissions for another files please tell me.
i have galaxy s4 verizon on android 4.4.2 (kitkat)

[Q] Modifying System Files

Would someone please tell me how to change permissions on a read-only system file? I logged into and adb shell, I have root, but I could not execute this command: "chmod 777 HotspotProvision.apk" or "mv HotspotProvision.apk". I get an error saying the file is read-only.
I am trying to follow the instructions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2456338
I also could not change the file name using Astro file manager.

Root explorer or root browser from the market will let you mount system r/w
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How can i change of reader?

I have rooted my noot touch and install cool reader, but now i want to back the original reader app by default but i cant, can you tell what i have to do?

Some Androids have settings to clear preferred activities.
Then it will ask you next time with what you want to open a file.
I have non-B&N settings.apk, but I'm not sure if it's even in there.
Code:
adb shell stop
adb pull /data/system/packages.xml
--- edit out the relevant preferred-activity section ---
adb push packages.xml /data/system/packages.xml
adb reboot

Install ES File Explorer use its app manager to get to the app properties for Cool Reader and clear defaults.

Thankyou!

How do I change permissions on /sdcard

It seems I am unable to change permissions on any file or folder in /sdcard. I can copy the file to /system and then change permissions...that works fine. There is something preventing me from changing the permissions to anything on /sdcard.
I've tried this with:
- Root Explorer (which gives an error" Changing permissions was not successful.")
- ES File Explorer (which doesn't even show an option in the file properties to change permissions for any file on /sdcard.)
- chmod from terminal (which gives error "operation not permitted")
I'm using a rooted stock debloated rom.
Anyone know why this is?
Thanks!
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