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I was one of the many Evo users who's flash video was killed after the last Flash Player update. After much searching, couldn't find a single thing on why so many of us were having this problem so decided to do a little tinkering.
In my phone, I found a 2nd "libflashplayer.so" file under \system\lib\ which was also a different size from the one under \data\data\com.adobe.flashplayer\lib.
It also remained there after completely uninstalling the current version of Flash.
Installed the latest update and confirmed it as not working
Renamed the \system\lib\ file to "libflashplayer.bak" and flash instantly worked again! Putting the file back to normal instantly broke flash again too.
Also tried replacing it with the copy from \data\ (since it was the latest version) and flash still works just fine and didn't revert back to the older file after a reboot.
So - If any of you also have problems with the latest 10.2.157.51 version of Flash Player - check your \system\lib\ folder for this file and either rename or replace it and see if it solves this for you too
(Note - Always backup stuff first, and I am not liable if you fry your phone. ^_^)
It never ceases to amaze me up buggy and poorly controlled Flash is.
Thanks man.
Interesting i just updated flash NOW after trying twice before only to find video playback broken and it seems like they fixed it themselves now it is works, without doing anything on my end lol - Thank anyhow though!
Now you know why Steve Jobs doesn't want to see flash on Iphone or Ipad.
By the way - thx for the info.
To be fair, this is less adobe's fault, and more HTC's fault for putting the libraries in a read only filesystem. Even that would be alright if that path didn't superscede the ones in /data. I've been doing this on my own phone for a while now, and it does fix a lot of problems with flash. I wish more devs would take care not to put market apps that are subject to frequent updates in /system anyways. It doesn't really save any space in the long run.
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How are you guys renaming this file? When I try it says "insufficient permission". Tried with Astro.
zenmasta said:
How are you guys renaming this file? When I try it says "insufficient permission". Tried with Astro.
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Found the answer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609866.
Download Etrong file explorer and give it root access.
Wouldn't upgrading to 10.3 fix the issue even easier?
mattykinsx said:
Wouldn't upgrading to 10.3 fix the issue even easier?
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10.3 wasn't working for me either (I'm on the SprintLover's ROM), but after doing this, it works!
Thanks, OP!
I used ROOT EXPLORER to do this... thats the only program I know that works. it allows you to make the folder R/W instead of R/O then you can rename..
Im glad I found this.. now I am updates to 10.3 .. is there any difference in anything in 10.3 ?
Thanks! This fixed it on my EVO (running Fresh's 3.5.1 Froyo ROM), I used EStrongs file manager to make the necessary changes (you have to enable root options and mount system under settings first). Spent like half an hour trying to find a solution, since the search terms for the problem can be so generic ("Flash", "broken", "black box", etc. just returns a million different results).
WHY do some sites still say you need adobe flash when I go to them?? they worked with the old version.. could it be I have my browser agent set for desktop and the flash installed on the evo is reporting android?
My flash was also broken after the 10.2 (and 10.3) update. I used the method from the OP and it worked. Has anyone noticed though that after doing this fix if you have your "enable plugins" setting on your browser set to "on demand" that all flash content will say: "you need to update flash player to watch this video"? When the "enable plugins" setting is set to "always on" everything works flawlessly. I guess I should be happy that i got flash back at all but it kind of sucks because I like having my browser set to on demand so flash doesn't slow down my browsing experience.
At any rate big thanks to the OP
THANK YOU!!
This finally solved my problem, but in addition to renaming the libflashplayer.so file, I had to also rename libflashsnddec.so. Until I renamed the second file, Flash v10.3 kept giving me that blue Lego block with the question mark.
Thanks again!
Edit: Whoa...don't rename or delete libflashsnddec.so! Doing so causes both DolphinHD and the stock Android browser to abend on some websites (even simple ones like Amazon, etc.). I tried various combinations, uinstalls, reinstalls, clearing cache, backing out to an older version of 10.2 that worked previously, etc., and all ended up pointing to renaming/deleting libflashsnddec.so.
One question though. Would changing the .so to .bak affect when trying to update from the market? It worked like a charm by the way. Thanks.
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Using that fix causes the stock browser and Dolphin Browser HD to abruptly close without even a Force Close warning.
I replaced the lib in /system/lib with the one from the latest Flash Player update and also placed the lib in /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib which was actually empty before I put the file there.
Edit: Nevermind. Got it. Removed the APK from /system/app and installed via Market. This placed the libs in the right folder and then I just copied them to /system/lib.
Edit 2: Alright, I'm trying to get this fix to work for my ROM so people don't have to do this manually.
So, I put the files in /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib so they get copied over when the ROM is flashed by the updater-script. However if I do this while the install_flash_player APK is present in /system/app, it seems to erase the contents of that folder causing Flash Player to not work again. I need to find a way to make it so the libs stay in /data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib.
Any suggestions?
does your "new" flash lib file read
01 OCT 09 6.87 MB
I moved the file to the proper folder using r/o and root explorer, and rebooted
both files are in place, but I still get the blue ? mark on certain sites
Hi all,
I downloaded the OTA update to my rooted DX. After reading about Verizon going after Wireless Tether users I've decided that I want to wait this out for now. Does anyone know the location and the name of the update files? Thanks in advance...
Fyi, I have got wireless tether to work successfully by toggling airplane mode. No tbh patch needed.
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Thanks for the reply.
I keep getting reminders that the file has been D/L'd if I would like to update "now" or "later". The last time I choose "later" it said that it will remind me in twelve hours. I've decided to freeze the updater using Titanium Backup to buy me time. I wonder if "Factory Data Reset" will remove the D/L?
Trying to learn about SBF's, flashing, bootstraps etc. Stuff I never tried because I only used Z4root. If anyone can recommend any reading or particular videos to watch, it would be greatly appreciated. I did read one from this forum. Thanks all...
Delete a system app like city id. The update will fail
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he's right. OTA updates check for the bloatware installed on the phone. If certain ones are missing, the update will refuse to install until you put em back
Really? I thought before the download is started that the phone is remotely checked for bloatware and that once the firmware is downloaded that it will update the phone regardless of any bloatware. Any thoughts?
Thanks for the advice....
It is, but it also needs the files to install. Without them, it can't install the update. You will get about 33% of the way, it will fail, and reboot
The OTA file is stored in the /cache directory. There are actually two files, a .zip file and a .crc file with the same name as the zip file. I think the .crc file is for the system to check file integrity of the zip file.
I used cache cleaner to wipe cache, but it wouldn't get rid of these two files. File managers like Astro, OI, and Estrongs didn't show these two files in /cache, but when I used Root Explorer I could see the files there and I deleted them. I don't know if they'll re-download. If they do, and I get the reminder pop-up message, then I'll just do a failed install (I used Titanium Backup to "freeze" CityID, Blockbuster, and Backup Assistant). Once the install has failed, it should stop popping up the reminder message.
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Thanks for the reply.
I keep getting reminders that the file has been D/L'd if I would like to update "now" or "later". The last time I choose "later" it said that it will remind me in twelve hours. I've decided to freeze the updater using Titanium Backup to buy me time. I wonder if "Factory Data Reset" will remove the D/L?
Trying to learn about SBF's, flashing, bootstraps etc. Stuff I never tried because I only used Z4root. If anyone can recommend any reading or particular videos to watch, it would be greatly appreciated. I did read one from this forum. Thanks all...
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I used TB to "freeze" the "Updater" and have not received any notifications of an update since: I am still on Froyo with no issues.
With regards to how to video for SBF here is a good one:
Some helpful info:
Good How to Guide
Thanks guys for your advice! I haven't received any further messages about updating since I froze the update apps.
Thanks Grillmaster for the tip about Root Explorer. I've used Astro and File Expert but Root Explorer seems to be the most popular. Now I know a reason why!
Thanks Ricky for the suggested video! I've D/L'd DX Bootstrap and when I think I know what I'm doing I'll try the latest rooted GB!
Take care and thanks again!
Oops! I meant GrillMouster!!! Oh, by the way, I just D/L'd Root Explorer and you're right! The other file managers just show a blank /cache directory but with R.E. I've found the update files I was looking to delete! Awesome!
Thanks again,
Frank
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Can you SBF back to .340 after taking the OTA? I want to reinstall the rooted .596
With my tab I was nagged constantly about an ota. Deleting the files only means it will download again. Removing an app only meant the install failed. No matter what I kept being nagged. I had to do some build.prop edits to get rid of the notification completely.
Sounds like you use your data for more than just checking things here and there. Maybe you need a tether plan.
Install 2.3.3 and get a tether plan.
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xVallex said:
Can you SBF back to .340 after taking the OTA? I want to reinstall the rooted .596
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Yes.
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With my tab I was nagged constantly about an ota. Deleting the files only means it will download again. Removing an app only meant the install failed. No matter what I kept being nagged. I had to do some build.prop edits to get rid of the notification completely.
Sounds like you use your data for more than just checking things here and there. Maybe you need a tether plan.
Install 2.3.3 and get a tether plan.
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I "froze" the "Updater" file and am still on Froyo without the pesky notifications.
Ok, im jw i downloaded the ota update for gb 2.3 but i dont like how i cant root it lol so is there a way to sbf back to froyo 2.2? And if i do i was wondering if ill still be able to root it cuz i read somewhere that i would permanintly loose root if i dl'd ota
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Read. The. Stickies. They answer all of your questions.
I lookex through them, but everything i saw was explaining how to sbf from froyo or from rooted roms, n im on stock gb 2.3 so i dont have bootstrap or anything installed n i wasent sure how to sbf back to stock froyo
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You can still sbf back to froyo from OTA GB.
Ok, i dl'd that file to sbf back to 2.2 but can i just use astro n run it? Or do i have to do something else cuz im on 2.3?
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I don't know why but all my media apps cannot see the files but when I browse the file tree I can play them from there... this started happening about 2 weeks ago... I have tried different ROMs, reloading the files from my computer and fixing permissions but it still is broken...
Any advice would be great...
Apps in question are Google music, n7 player, win amp...
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Check for a file called .nomedia I think it is, and if it exists, delete it
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What folder would I look for this file ...
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I think the. Nomedia files is not the problem... cause i remove it already... n it didn't work....
U have to transfer the data using on windows 7 or 8...
they'r support it... files u'r copying from usb, from cloud will not show up on gallery.... it happens to me.. but, i can play it tough.... try this apps... wifi file transfer....
Upload the data depend on the files type... it should be work....
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So I decided to crack flash some ROMs and for some reason after flashing miui my files are back and visible... I flashed back to paranoid android and it works again... not sure why but thats how I got it to work
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I had the same problem the other day... not with the N7 but with another android phone. It turns out after a google search that somebody said the recent ROM Manager update sticks a .nomedia file at the root level of the sd card causing nothing to be found. Low and behold, there was a .nomedia file at the root level. So I deleted it, but it seemed not to work. I gave up and decided to back up the sd card and wipe it... but after several minutes of copying files over usb to the pc, the media files appeared again after I unplugged the phone. I guess it just takes a bit of time.
If it is in fact the fault of ROM Manager, whatever possessed the developer to put a .nomedia file at the root level of the sd card is beyond me. Nevertheless, I've uninstalled it - not because of this, but because I rarely ever use it.
Hi everyone I'm new to nexus 7
I have unlocked BL and root installed cwm and i have just updated to SmoothROM-v3.2 via too.I'm but I have a problem that has occurred I can't download anything via any browser or even attachments via xda please can someone help
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Same over here.I am running stock android (unlocked,rooted,cwm).
And i can't download anything from a custom app or browser (chrome doesn't work either)
But I've figured out that by changing the download directory to storage/sdcard0 you can download anything you want.But you can only do this with opera or dolphin browser.In my case I can't even delete my files (except for files located in storage/sdcard).I tried it with my computer but it didn't work either.I am also getting error message 492 in the play store.
I tried everything (delete (dalvik) cache,reset my system etc.) but it didn't helped.
I am also having a download issue. It seems like ever since I updated to Smooth Rom 7.8 via Goo Manager (might be coincidence) and now I can't download from Goo (I get "errored download") and when I try to download from a browser it says "unable to download". I can download apps via Play Store w/ no issue. I think it may have to do w/ permissions? or path issues? Also I restored back to when everything was working and now the issue follows. Anyone?
I also flashed smooth ROM.But now i'm on stock again and it didn't helped.I also noticed that i only can't download huge apps propabally because they need to save data on your sdcard.(with small apps like angry birds i have no problems).So it definetldy has to do something with permissions and path issues.But i have no idea how to fix that.Any ideas?
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Hi all, first time asking a question on Nexus 4
Days ago I decided to upgrade CM10.2 from an earlier nightly (build number JSS15Q) to a newer one (JLS36C), so I dirty flashed and everything seemed fine at first, but:
1) When I connect my N4 to the PC, it links up in MTD mode, I can read, copy, rename and delete contents from it, but I just can't put anything into it. It says something like "device is offline or has stopped responding". I thought it was a random issue so I ignored it.
2) One day later, a nightly with build number JLS36G dropped, and I want to back up my data with Titanium Backup before I do a clean flash. I knew previously that to use TiBu on 4.3, the backup folder has to be manually changed, and this worked for me before. This time, however, even after changing folders, TiBu still reported "insufficient backup space" no matter what I do.
3) Yesterday I wanted to upgrade some softwares on the phone, but many installs fail with "out of space" alert, while I confirmed that I have plenty (5GB+) internal storage left.
4) And today I am using Root Explorer to manage files. I just want to move a file to another folder. I created the folder with success, but pasting operation failed, still because of "not enough space". The same happens for CM's File Manager.
Now I'm out of ideas. The best bet is to start over from a clean flash, but since TiBu is unusable, I will lose all my SMS/call log, which I can't swallow. I'd be very grateful if anyone can tell me what's behind all these issues, or/and can teach me how to back up SMS/call log with a file manager. Thanks in advance
***EDIT***: I figured out how to manually backup/restore my SMS/call log, and went on to do a clean install, but even after a clean install, Root Explorer still reports insufficient free space. I can install softwares normally, though.
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are you sure you have 5GB storage left or available?
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are you sure you have 5GB storage left or available?
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I'm pretty sure of that. I have 7.6GB files on the phone (calculated by copying all files out and checking their size using Windows), so free space should reasonably be 5GB. All softwares on the phone report this value too.
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Uhh, anyone? This sinks so fast
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Exactly what method did you use to 'clean install' ?
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Exactly what method did you use to 'clean install' ?
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Wipe cache, dalvik, data, system (yeah I'm not that noob-ish to forget this), and install the downloaded package. I didn't install any mods after that. Clean enough, I guess.
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An update to this situation: I think that using a factory image I might be able to "clear" the partitions and hoprfully revive my storage, but when I tried to back up all my contents in storage to PC using MTP connection, it got stuck at "calculating time needed for copying files" or sth like that. I have ~3GB of (unsynced, of course - I'm in China) music and some precious data I don't wanna lose, and at this size I couldn't back them up on the clouds. What to do now?