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Wallpaper quality very poor. Need a little help.

So any time I try to set a "HD" image as a wallpaper, it blurs and zooms in way too much. I've noticed this is a common issue with honeycomb tablets and have tried the "tricks" to get around it, but no luck. I know you can set wallpapers to look correct as I've seen the screenshots. Any tips on getting this done as the stock wallpapers just don't cut it?
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What dimensions and resolution are the images you are trying to use?
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Been trying 1920x1408 as I've read that was the optimal resolution with the way honeycomb crops wallpaper images. Some look halfway decent, most just look awful. And honestly not sure image dimensions. Just been googling HD images
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scoobysnax8569 said:
So any time I try to set a "HD" image as a wallpaper, it blurs and zooms in way too much. I've noticed this is a common issue with honeycomb tablets and have tried the "tricks" to get around it, but no luck. I know you can set wallpapers to look correct as I've seen the screenshots. Any tips on getting this done as the stock wallpapers just don't cut it?
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Search "Multipicture live wallpaper" in your market app.
It will set your images up correctly no matter what resolution they are (provided they aren't super low-res). It's a free app.
Once installed, it comes up as a choice in your regular wallpaper settings.
Sorry, I can't post links up, or I would link directly to the app.

Also, if you have a little photoshop beginning skills, you can make a template where you can overlay your image as a layer, and see exactly where things need to be moved.
When you set wallpaper from Gallery, they use a sizable template, so it will give you a good idea of what the parameters are.

ATGAdmin said:
Search "Multipicture live wallpaper" in your market app.
It will set your images up correctly no matter what resolution they are (provided they aren't super low-res). It's a free app.
Once installed, it comes up as a choice in your regular wallpaper settings.
Sorry, I can't post links up, or I would link directly to the app.
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Thanks. I got that and tried. While it does keep the whole image and leaves it without distortion, it is framed inside a black box. But it's better than before lol. Thanks a lot for the suggestion.
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Moscow Desire said:
Also, if you have a little photoshop beginning skills, you can make a template where you can overlay your image as a layer, and see exactly where things need to be moved.
When you set wallpaper from Gallery, they use a sizable template, so it will give you a good idea of what the parameters are.
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Saw this as an option as well by others. Very little Photoshop skills, but I can learn lol. I'd like to use some of the different pics I find and this seems like the best alternative to still be able to use most of the image. Thanks
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scoobysnax8569 said:
Saw this as an option as well by others. Very little Photoshop skills, but I can learn lol. I'd like to use some of the different pics I find and this seems like the best alternative to still be able to use most of the image. Thanks
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Yeah, I think I'll try and make a template when I get some free time.
There was a guy who had one a long time ago, in the themes section, but the link to download was broken (he had it on megaupload), and I looked and seems he deleted the thread a week or so ago. Link didn't work, but it had an image of how the template looked (similar when you choose wallpaper from gallery)
I can tell you some things.
1. keep it as a psp so you can keep the layers
2. Remember, it will have several layers. Overall size, portrait, and landscape.
3. Use a different color and transparency for each layer.
4. Also, don't forget the top, bottom, and side borders.
5. Use your image as a new layer, and move it to the back of the template, do you can see what parts are going to be shown in both portrait and landscape. Then you can resize and move around the layer as needed.

Moscow Desire said:
Yeah, I think I'll try and make a template when I get some free time.
There was a guy who had one a long time ago, in the themes section, but the link to download was broken (he had it on megaupload), and I looked and seems he deleted the thread a week or so ago. Link didn't work, but it had an image of how the template looked (similar when you choose wallpaper from gallery)
I can tell you some things.
1. keep it as a psp so you can keep the layers
2. Remember, it will have several layers. Overall size, portrait, and landscape.
3. Use a different color and transparency for each layer.
4. Also, don't forget the top, bottom, and side borders.
5. Use your image as a new layer, and move it to the back of the template, do you can see what parts are going to be shown in both portrait and landscape. Then you can resize and move around the layer as needed.
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Thank you very much for the help. I'll give this a whirl as soon as I can get back to my laptop and have a chance to teach myself a little. I've found a somewhat decent alternative in the meantime, Wallpaper Wizardii. It's not perfect, but it is by far the best results other than making my own. Oh and nice ROM by the way. Thanks for your hard work.
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Try Picspeed HD Wallpapers 170,000+ on Market
has a built in bg setter works on few diff scales

MD; I found two links. One with original thread with broken link but explaining what to do. Second has the template and some other basic info. Maybe this will help......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056305
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?PH...5l3bvdgk0mnm6&topic=14415.msg180938#msg180938
Bill......

merc669 said:
MD; I found two links. One with original thread with broken link but explaining what to do. Second has the template and some other basic info. Maybe this will help......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056305
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?PH...5l3bvdgk0mnm6&topic=14415.msg180938#msg180938
Bill......
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Thanks for those links. Good way for me to learn the stuff. Appreciate it
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Another great tool that will work for this purpose is Wallpaper Wizardii. It's free and is not a live wallpaper. Lots of options... In your case you should choose the "scale" option if you decide to try the app.

drkalo said:
Another great tool that will work for this purpose is Wallpaper Wizardii. It's free and is not a live wallpaper. Lots of options... In your case you should choose the "scale" option if you decide to try the app.
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Found it and using it! Works great. Thanks for the tip
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Quick window apps

Anybody try and see if there's a way to get third party apps to work with quick window case yet?
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aphexjuggalo said:
Anybody try and see if there's a way to get third party apps to work with quick window case yet?
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im sure someone will figue it out just like they did with the note2. i hated only being able to use a few apps.
not sure who figured it out but he made it so every app in your app drawer was in their and you just removed the ones you didnt want

neckbonest said:
im sure someone will figue it out just like they did with the note2. i hated only being able to use a few apps.
not sure who figured it out but he made it so every app in your app drawer was in their and you just removed the ones you didnt want
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Do you have a link to the thread or remember what it might have been called? I'd be down with working on this as long as I had that as a starting point. I would love google music in there

cslingerland said:
Do you have a link to the thread or remember what it might have been called? I'd be down with working on this as long as I had that as a starting point. I would love google music in there
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here is a link, good luck and keep us posted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2045974

Please, please...this would be awesome! C'mon cslingerland, you can make it happen!
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I'm waiting for this too. Good luck
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Can anyone tell me where the magnet is located? I don't have a quick view case, but would like to play with the feature.
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burningembers said:
Can anyone tell me where the magnet is located? I don't have a quick view case, but would like to play with the feature.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Mer...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item417721fa7b
If you look at a picture of that you see a small circle beside the window, I guess that's the magnet.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Mer...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item417721fa7b
If you look at a picture of that you see a small circle beside the window, I guess that's the magnet.
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Cool, thanks!

Can someone pull the VZW "Clock Widget" app for me as well as the framework please?
Thank you!

cslingerland said:
Can someone pull the VZW "Clock Widget" app for me as well as the framework please?
Thank you!
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if you dont have it ,i will do it when i get home from work tonight

neckbonest said:
if you dont have it ,i will do it when i get home from work tonight
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Please do. I have not rooted yet but would like to start digging into the code.
Much appreciated!
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cslingerland said:
Please do. I have not rooted yet but would like to start digging into the code.
Much appreciated!
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okay, ive pulled framework but cant find anything on VZW clock widget. all i can find is LGclockwidget.APK
let me know if thats what you want

neckbonest said:
okay, ive pulled framework but cant find anything on VZW clock widget. all i can find is LGclockwidget.APK
let me know if thats what you want
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Under all apps it is called clock widget. Not sure what the official apk name is. It's probably the lg one that you mentioned. If you dont mind,PM me a link on the files so I can grab them or share them with me through google if you would like.

The lg clock widget definitely has references in it to quick cover. I was only able to look at it for a bit, but it had all the colors and mentions of the fancy watch faces as well. I didn't see where that would get activated though. I was going to look at lglockscreen tonight to see if there was a way in there to add more widgets. Let me know if you find anything and if i can help. Good luck

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The lg clock widget definitely has references in it to quick cover. I was only able to look at it for a bit, but it had all the colors and mentions of the fancy watch faces as well. I didn't see where that would get activated though. I was going to look at lglockscreen tonight to see if there was a way in there to add more widgets. Let me know if you find anything and if i can help. Good luck
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Will do. I'm gonna dig into framework tonight and see what's there
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So i haven't found anything in the framework. I'm gonna see if i can get ahold of systemui or the launcher app and look into both of those. I did however create a slightly modified clock widget app for quick window. If someone would like to test for me... The only differences should be that purple is changed to green and i took out the backdrop faded 8 behind each number. I would appreciate a tester to let me know if the mods worked or not.
Thank you. link below
https://www.dropbox.com/s/n0wioidjruzstdq/LGClockWidget.apk

[Q]A little help in implementation

Hi I am making my first app, a launcher, I have to questions
1. I have it setup to return to home screen from app drawer but it also refreshes the whole main activity the code I have in place for this is:
Code:
[user=439709]@override[/user] public void onBackPressed() { super.onBackPressed(); setContentView(R.layout.activity_main); [code]
Is there a better way to do this(without refreshing the main activity) if so can someone point me in the right direction
2. What is the best way to implement page viewer for more home screens or is there a better way to do this as well?
I appreciate all and any response and help and thank anyone willing to lend a hand
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I think a launcher is definitely not an app a beginner should code.
But to your question: I guess you should leave super.onBackPressed() out.

EmptinessFiller said:
I think a launcher is definitely not an app a beginner should code.
But to your question: I guess you should leave super.onBackPressed() out.
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Well, I think it depends on which kind of launcher he creates. If it is no fancy 3D launcher, I think of it as a better project for a beginner than a project that involves Server interaction. There are special, easy launchers which are designed for children as well.

Its no 3d or nothing really fancy the idea I have is a very simplistic and minimal launcher with just basic launcher features, the ui will be very similar to other launchers but yet different, so no other suggestions on how to implement closing app drawer when back button is pressed?
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Or is there any resources that would be recommended?
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deathblade said:
Its no 3d or nothing really fancy the idea I have is a very simplistic and minimal launcher with just basic launcher features, the ui will be very similar to other launchers but yet different, so no other suggestions on how to implement closing app drawer when back button is pressed?
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I would create two Fragments, one for the homescreens and one for the app drawer. Set it up that way that you can use popBackStack() to return to the homescreens from the app drawer.
Very detailed resource on Fragments: http://developer.android.com/guide/components/fragments.html

[Q] Touch Pointer Color Change?

Hey XDA,
Long time lurker, first time poster. First off, thanks a ton for the detailed guides, I was able to root my phone today and install the speaker mod and the camera mod relatively quickly for a COMPLETE novice.
My next question is, can I change the color (from white to anything) of the "Show touches" cursor on my LG G2? I've attached screenshot to help explain what I'm trying to do.

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Hey XDA,
Long time lurker, first time poster. First off, thanks a ton for the detailed guides, I was able to root my phone today and install the speaker mod and the camera mod relatively quickly for a COMPLETE novice.
My next question is, can I change the color (from white to anything) of the "Show touches" cursor on my LG G2? I've attached screenshot to help explain what I'm trying to do.
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Have you tried calling your telecom provider?

buenarc said:
Have you tried calling your telecom provider?
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As in call Verizon and ask this? I guess I haven't as I figured this would be more of a customization outside of what a large corporation would rollout?

Try to find the toucb pointer image file in framework res
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deadgiveaway said:
Try to find the toucb pointer image file in framework res
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I wasn't able to find any image files in the framework that seemed to be connected to the touch pointer image... any other ideas? I feel like someone has to have changed this feature before, it would be such a cool customization

It could be an xml file , i also looked ,but i never themed any lg roms so i might have to give another look ...it has to somewhere ....
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deadgiveaway said:
It could be an xml file , i also looked ,but i never themed any lg roms so i might have to give another look ...it has to somewhere ....
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I would think so too!? Thanks for helping out, I really appreciate it! Let me know what you find

Were you able to find anything on this at all?

I would suggest looking in the lg apk ..
Like lg ui and lg home
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substitutesam said:
I wasn't able to find any image files in the framework that seemed to be connected to the touch pointer image... any other ideas? I feel like someone has to have changed this feature before, it would be such a cool customization
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I would think LGSettings.apk or possibly LGE-res.apk or LGSystemui.apk
If you use xposed you could add a feature request to one of the modules in the dev section.

Quite an old post. But this will help you-
"Pointer Replacer - Allusive" app on Play Store

[WIP 5/3/14] CSC Feature edits for GS5

CSC Features are cool because you can enable little features that are for whatever reason turned off by Samsung. Here are some that I have found across the internet.
A.) PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE MESSING WITH THIS!! Either make a backup in recovery, or make a backup of your feature.xml by copying the original/unedited to your SD Card.
B.) Download a root browser and grant it root permission.
C.) Go to system/csc/feature.xml
D.) Find the lines that you wanna change, and change it to what I have underlined/bolded. OR some are not in there and you can just add those lines right in (lines that are not in that can just be added will be highlighted in blue). Make sure the new lines are between <FeatureSet> </FeatureSet> . Now it's time for the features that can be enabled:
1. Enable call duration in call log: <CscFeature_Contact_DisableCallDuration>false</ (thanks to @eyecon82)
2. Enable camera shutter sound on/off menu: <CscFeature_Camera_ShutterSoundMenu>true</CscFeature_Camera_ShutterSoundMenu>
3. Add an exit menu to the stock web browser: <CscFeature_Web_AddOptionToTerminate>true</CscFeature_Web_AddOptionToTerminate>
4. Enable infinite scrolling in home screen and app drawer: <CscFeature_Launcher_DisablePageRotation>false</CscFeature_Launcher_DisablePageRotation>
5. Enable scheduled message: <CscFeature_Message_EnableScheduledMessage>true</CscFeature_Message_EnableScheduledMessage>
<CscFeature_Message_EnableScheduledMsgBox>true</CscFeature_Message_EnableScheduledMsgBox>
6. Enable prompt to select recording mode: <CscFeature_Camera_CamcorderEnablePromptPopupToSelectRecMode></CscFeature_Camera_CamcorderEnablePromptPopupToSelectRecMode>
7. Enables Rotation control icon in Gallery: <CscFeature_Gallery_AddAutoRotationIcon>true</CscFeature_Gallery_AddAutoRotationIcon>
8. Stock browser requests Desktop site by default: <CscFeature_Web_EnableDesktopSiteAsDefault>true</CscFeature_Web_EnableDesktopSiteAsDefault>
E.) When done make sure you save the changes, and reboot.
F.) ENJOY!

Gonna be working hard on this tonite peeps to ensure which ones are working and which are not... just gotta get thru stupid work first! -__-

Expect a nice update tonite peeps. PLEASE if you know anything about this stuff, feel free to add on!

Good stuff man! I did the shutter sound and exit on stock browser. I'm not sure if it pertains to what I did or if it would have any effect on it (I doubt), but I lost my ability to press and hold to get punctuation on my Samsung keyboard. Lol
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Tahde said:
Good stuff man! I did the shutter sound and exit on stock browser. I'm not sure if it pertains to what I did or if it would have any effect on it (I doubt), but I lost my ability to press and hold to get punctuation on my Samsung keyboard. Lol
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But they worked, correct? Sorry, I don't use the Sammy keyboard (except for emojis) so I don't know man

Joe0113 said:
But they worked, correct? Sorry, I don't use the Sammy keyboard (except for emojis) so I don't know man
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Oh man. It's cool. No worries at all. Good reason for me to go back to swype anyway. Lol. But that was the first thing I had noticed after I made changes. Certainly not a big deal. And yes, everything works like a charm.
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Tahde said:
Oh man. It's cool. No worries at all. Good reason for me to go back to swype anyway. Lol. But that was the first thing I had noticed after I made changes. Certainly not a big deal. And yes, everything works like a charm.
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Thanks for reporting brotha!

4. didn't enable infinite scrolling on the home screen for me.
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Y.G. said:
4. didn't enable infinite scrolling on the home screen for me.
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Thanks for notifying.... can anyone else confirm this?!

Any idea if the radio can be disabled/enabled thru csc features? In Australia, there is not radio on the s5. Not sure whether it's a hardware or software issue, but in others.xml file there is a line for <CscFeature_FMRadio_FrequencySpaceAs>100</CscFeature_FMRadio_FrequencySpaceAs>

Joe0113 said:
Thanks for notifying.... can anyone else confirm this?!
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I believe with original Touchwiz home, you have to MOD the TouchwizHome.apk to have infinite scroll through pages, as seen in MOD faster touchwiz launcher thread (see Index for easy link). Works from just apk push and no csc mod.
Also, here are the screenshots I promised. Says "null" for feature but my be able to MOD but wonder what it does...

RevelationOmega said:
I believe with original Touchwiz home, you have to MOD the TouchwizHome.apk to have infinite scroll through pages, as seen in MOD faster touchwiz launcher thread (see Index for easy link). Works from just apk push and no csc mod.
Also, here are the screenshots I promised. Says "null" for feature but my be able to MOD but wonder what it does...
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Hmmm... that's interesting maybe we could just find a way to put that into the feature.xml and enable it that way... hmmm..

Joe0113 said:
Hmmm... that's interesting maybe we could just find a way to put that into the feature.xml and enable it that way... hmmm..
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Possibly. Ill work on it when I get time as well if you start. I'm doing right now the faster DBooster test zips and Call/Data test zips for international ROMs right now.

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Possibly. Ill work on it when I get time as well if you start. I'm doing right now the faster DBooster test zips and Call/Data test zips for international ROMs right now.
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Awesome brotha.
Sent from a Galaxy 5 light years away

Tahde said:
Good stuff man! I did the shutter sound and exit on stock browser. I'm not sure if it pertains to what I did or if it would have any effect on it (I doubt), but I lost my ability to press and hold to get punctuation on my Samsung keyboard. Lol
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Joe0113 said:
But they worked, correct? Sorry, I don't use the Sammy keyboard (except for emojis) so I don't know man
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Hey Joe. I'm thinking I may have deleted something else while doing my entries for enabling something. You think me doing that may have borked something? Would you happen to know the entry for the keyboard symbols.
Sorry to bring back up. I just got to thinking about it again and its bugging me (I don't even use the keyboard anymore lol) but good chance for me to learn something if another member has this problem.
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Tahde said:
Hey Joe. I'm thinking I may have deleted something else while doing my entries for enabling something. You think me doing that may have borked something? Would you happen to know the entry for the keyboard symbols.
Sorry to bring back up. I just got to thinking about it again and its bugging me (I don't even use the keyboard anymore lol) but good chance for me to learn something if another member has this problem.
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You honestly probably did delete something man, you should've copied the original/unedited to your EXT SD Card so you had a backup of it just in case you fudged something up. I'm sorry but I do not know the CSC edit for keyboard symbols

Joe0113 said:
You honestly probably did delete something man, you should've copied the original/unedited to your EXT SD Card so you had a backup of it just in case you fudged something up. I'm sorry but I do not know the CSC edit for keyboard symbols
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I had it on my SD, as that was the first thing I did. But accidently did some cleaning to my SD. Lol. No biggie. I'll get it right.
Thanks for the insight man.
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Tahde said:
I had it on my SD, as that was the first thing I did. But accidently did some cleaning to my SD. Lol. No biggie. I'll get it right.
Thanks for the insight man.
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What if I uploaded mine for you lol...?
I ha no idea if it'd work..

Joe0113 said:
What if I uploaded mine for you lol...?
I ha no idea if it'd work..
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Once I got home, I planned on gaining root on my brides S5 and comparing. I could just go back to stock unroot too. But I want to learn these edits. So trying NOT to do that. Lol
You could upload. But please, make it NO priority to do so. Lol. It's just literally a learning experience for me now.
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Tahde said:
Once I got home, I planned on gaining root on my brides S5 and comparing. I could just go back to stock unroot too. But I want to learn these edits. So trying NOT to do that. Lol
You could upload. But please, make it NO priority to do so. Lol. It's just literally a learning experience for me now.
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Ok man, well if you get stuck, please lemme know and I will upload for you brotha. I feel some responsibility since I made the thread hahaa!