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Can someone make me a bootanimation.zip?

Can someone please make me a bootanimation.zip from the attached file?
Have tried myself, but always ended up with a black screen
I have attached my last attempt of making one aswell...
Did try to search, but: Sorry, search is temporarily unavailable.
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Make sure that the compression is set to "store" then it might work..

Ahh. thanks!
Works like a charm

is there a tutorial to making bootanimations like this?
Thanks

Well it's mostly just animating. Corel Animation Shop is an easy to use application that let's you make animations. It has some build in effects so you just need one picture or text and you can add effects to it like fade, wave, shine or zoom. You can easily create an animation like in the firt post with it. But if you want to make more complex animations you will have to draw them image by image, so I'd suggest you to find a better application for that. Using more complex software requires lot of skill and effort.
After you have created your animation you can upload the .gif file here and it will send you a zip file that has all the images separated. Then you just find a bootanimation.zip (ex. from this thread) and replace the images inside it with your own images and rename them correctly: 0.png, 1.png, 2.png... Or if your animation has more than 10 pictures: 00.png, 01.png, 02.png... You also want to make the images the sime size as your screen (800x480) unless your animation has plain white background.
Then you create a folder called "data" and inside it create a folder called "local". Inside the folder "local" you put the bootanimation.zip. Now compress the "data" folder with winrar and set the compression method to "store" as shown above. Now the zip file need to be signed with an easy to use "Sign ROM" tool. You can google for it or pm me to sign it. After that the bootanimation is ready to be flashed.
You might also be able to use RootExplorer to locate the folder /data/local/ and replace the bootanimation.zip with your own one. You might also want to delete or replace the android_audio.mp3 inside the same folder because it's the bootsound file.

Jiia said:
Well it's mostly just animating. Corel Animation Shop is an easy to use application that let's you make animations. It has some build in effects so you just need one picture or text and you can add effects to it like fade, wave, shine or zoom. You can easily create an animation like in the firt post with it. But if you want to make more complex animations you will have to draw them image by image, so I'd suggest you to find a better application for that. Using more complex software requires lot of skill and effort.
After you have created your animation you can upload the .gif file here and it will send you a zip file that has all the images separated. Then you just find a bootanimation.zip (ex. from this thread) and replace the images inside it with your own images and rename them correctly: 0.png, 1.png, 2.png... Or if your animation has more than 10 pictures: 00.png, 01.png, 02.png... You also want to make the images the sime size as your screen (800x480) unless your animation has plain white background.
Then you create a folder called "data" and inside it create a folder called "local". Inside the folder "local" you put the bootanimation.zip. Now compress the "data" folder with winrar and set the compression method to "store" as shown above. Now the zip file need to be signed with an easy to use "Sign ROM" tool. You can google for it or pm me to sign it. After that the bootanimation is ready to be flashed.
You might also be able to use RootExplorer to locate the folder /data/local/ and replace the bootanimation.zip with your own one. You might also want to delete or replace the android_audio.mp3 inside the same folder because it's the bootsound file.
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thanks for the info.. Yeah I've been working on some simple boot animations:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9964748#post9964748
but I just didn't know how you guys ripped the animated gif's apart. That's cool. I have adobe Master Collection4, wouldn't fireworks do this good? I'm not very familiar with all of it, it's been a long time since I made an animated gif.. And big thanks for the link to send me the zip files!!!

Hi can someone share the command use to search file in adb. I want to check where my bootanimation is located. TIA

Dranrev said:
Hi can someone share the command use to search file in adb. I want to check where my bootanimation is located. TIA
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use the cd command to navigate directories, (eg "cd /system/customise/resource), and then the "ls" command to view the contents

Dranrev said:
Hi can someone share the command use to search file in adb. I want to check where my bootanimation is located. TIA
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not sure about how to use adb to do this, but Root explorer is what I use.. It's one of the most used apps I've purchased..
My bootanimations are stored at:
system/media/ (place bootanimation.zip here)

Thanks I forgot that command it is equivalent to dir /s bootanimation.zip DOS.

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
Sent from my Incredible using XDA App

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
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

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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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Muchas gracias. Very helpful.

[tweak] PFGPS v2.0 FIX - improve speed and accuracy GPS

Thread again open to request users.
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Before installation make backup in CWM. Everything what you are doing is at your own risk !
Results for my country - the result will be different for each country.
Without PFGPS - 2400 seconds Fixed - apply xda qfix
PFGPS FIX v2.0 :
- First start - 9 seconds - Fixed
- Second start (reconnection) - 2 seconds - Fixed
- Accuracy 3-7 meters
If you leave your country FIX automatically switches to to another best location .
It is not possible to create TWEAK for the whole world. Users can try and choose which version is best for him.
Version 2.0 has 6 different version (version A, B ,C, D, E, F) Earliest try each version and then select verion which was the best for you.
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/4S38925QR4
Extended support for Hungary & Bosnia and Herzegovina:http://www.multiupload.com/PHH5AZ2YN3
If you chage ROM need flash my FIX again!
How install: Download this pack extract PFGPS to computer find your coutry and copy your Country to SDcard and install via CWM. (Without formating any file only replace gps file)
This FIX is build from my Xperia project data and android-servers souce.
Original Samsung Galaxy ACE GPS backup here: http://www.multiupload.com/C7G7SNNKMZ
#Tweak ported and customized by PFittech
#credits AngelDeaths & anddevs & PFittech​

Thanks
downloading now
gonna try after backing up my current rom
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May be you done mistske in making update zip cause in cwm installetion aborted for india.zip
any way i replaced file manually by root explorer and then after reboot i check maps and now it show location more speedyly than before so thanks

Hey PFittech,
i can confirm its working for the Netherlands. Every time i use nav program gps locks within 60sec, even after phone reboot. THNX!!, again another annoying thing got rid off.
I also got an error on installing from sdcard, so had to put the files manually at the right place. After this i had to reboot 2 times for changes to take effect.
Cheers and again THNX.

Does this work on CyanogenMod 7 ?

Poland.zip installetion aborted too

Ireland aborted.
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I think it's something wrong with updater-script
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App

ChaosChris said:
Does this work on CyanogenMod 7 ?
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Yes working with cm7 i tested

helo czech abort instal cwm
pls
write full path for copy manual ? thx

nims11 said:
Thanks
downloading now
gonna try after backing up my current rom
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May be you done mistske in making update zip cause in cwm installetion aborted for india.zip
any way i replaced file manually by root explorer and then after reboot i check maps and now it show location more speedyly than before so thanks
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can u please tell which files to be replaced and where exactly to be replaced using root explorer m too from india. plz help

dm08b002 said:
can u please tell which files to be replaced and where exactly to be replaced using root explorer m too from india. plz help
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Extract your zip file then there is two folder
go in system folder there is anothrr two folder one bin and second etc
so copy file inside bin folder to your phones system/bin/ and change permission to rwxr-xr-x
and file inside etc folder copy to your phones system/etc/ and change permission to rw-r-r
then reboot

can someone confirm if this works for Galaxy ACE?. If not working I delete my post I need feedback.
For those who had problems of instalaton I verify script.

I confermed already though i conferm you again its working properly with ace
prob was in update script
so i put all files manually and working awesomely so thanks again

OK, but it is very bad when it is not installed via a script.I dont have ACE I can not verify this. Could you tell me there is someone put a link to your ROM, i need to know the location of some files for editing. THX

PFittech said:
OK, but it is very bad when it is not installed via a script.I dont have ACE I can not verify this. Could you tell me there is someone put a link to your ROM, i need to know the location of some files for editing. THX
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17576100&postcount=3
it is kernel of rom may it help to use its update script to you
and link of rom you asked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263292

PFittech said:
OK, but it is very bad when it is not installed via a script.I dont have ACE I can not verify this. Could you tell me there is someone put a link to your ROM, i need to know the location of some files for editing. THX
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We usually use:
Code:
run_program("system/xbin/busybox" "mount" "/system")
for mounting /system .
And:
Code:
run_program("system/xbin/busybox" "unmount" "/system")
for unmounting /system .
This is also applied to /cache , /data , /sdcard and /sd-ext too !

work fast... thanks =)

For Brazil, it says Installation Aborted, but even replacing using the root explorer and setting up the permissions, my GPS still not locking up. It was working fine with the stock rom.

His update-binary must be problematic .
All files abort with status 0 .
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App

for those who get this - Installation aborted. Your kernel does not support my script - amateur said. I'm sorry but I will not fix every file again. The second option is to Install here: @ nims11
Extract your zip file then there is two folder
go in system folder there is one folder anothrr two second bin and etc
Copy the file inside bin folder to your phone system / bin / and change permission to rwxr-xr-x
file and folder inside etc copy to your phone system / etc / and change permission to rw-rr
then reboot
my script works on Galaxy s1,s2 without problem . For Ace use instalatlion via root explorer. I wanted deleted this thread for ACE but someone wrote that it works via ROOT EXPLOLER.

[THEME] [MOD] Honeycomb theme CM10, 4.1.2

Hi folks,
This was a very long and arduous process, but it's finally done. It's not a 100% complete theme in regard to the original Honeycomb update, but there are some really nice elements added to make this look like Honeycomb at first glance, but with the performance of Jelly Bean, which is what I was after.
The .zip includes everything you need, including hex color codes to get everything exactly as you see in the pictures. Be careful when applying these modded files, and make sure the files have the proper permissions, including the font. (As soon as you change framework, the tablet is going to reboot, so be exact in your changes.) Otherwise, you'll have to reinstall the ROM. But if you screw up, you can just do a dirty flash, making the process much faster than installing from scratch.
Easy instux: How I did this is, I would create a brand new folder in system/app (for SystemUI.apk) called "temp" or whatever, drop the file, change the permissions, then cut and paste from there, overwriting the original.
Files list:
-Framework-res.apk
-SystemUI.apk
-Original Roboto-Regular.ttf w/ modified Honeycomb numbers edited and merged
-Hex color codes for nav buttons and clock
What has been modified:
-Clock font in the status bar
-Nav buttons
-"Grape Splash" back image for Settings
-Battery and Wi-Fi icons
THIS THEME WAS MADE FOR TEGRAOWNERS JELLY BEAN V20 ROM, BUT SHOULD WORK ON THE CM10, 4.1.2 UPDATE.
Screenshots:
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CREDITS:
essevee - Original Nav buttons for ICS
m1l4droid - Converted essevee's Nav buttons to work on JB
DOWNLOAD:
https://www.box.com/shared/o48b6x0a1u2sx0qgrqjr

ibawanzingee said:
Hi folks,
This was a very long and arduous process, but it's finally done. It's not a 100% complete theme in regard to the original Honeycomb update, but there are some really nice elements added to make this look like Honeycomb at first glance, but with the performance of Jelly Bean, which is what I was after.
The .zip includes everything you need, including hex color codes to get everything exactly as you see in the pictures. Be careful when applying these modded files, and make sure the files have the proper permissions, including the font. (As soon as you change framework, the tablet is going to reboot, so be exact in your changes.) Otherwise, you'll have to reinstall the ROM. But if you screw up, you can just do a dirty flash, making the process much faster than installing from scratch.
Easy instux: How I did this is, I would create a brand new folder in system/app (for SystemUI.apk) called "temp" or whatever, drop the file, change the permissions, then cut and paste from there, overwriting the original.
Files list:
-Framework-res.apk
-SystemUI.apk
-Original Roboto-Regular.ttf w/ modified Honeycomb numbers edited and merged
-Hex color codes for nav buttons and clock
What has been modified:
-Clock font in the status bar
-Nav buttons
-"Grape Splash" back image for Settings
-Battery and Wi-Fi icons
THIS THEME WAS MADE FOR TEGRAOWNERS JELLY BEAN V20 ROM, BUT SHOULD WORK ON THE CM10, 4.1.2 UPDATE.
Screenshots:
CREDITS:
essevee - Original Nav buttons for ICS
m1l4droid - Converted essevee's Nav buttons to work on JB
DOWNLOAD:
https://www.box.com/shared/o48b6x0a1u2sx0qgrqjr
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why you dont make a theme for theme chooser ?
amazing work
Envoyé depuis mon skz_tenderloin avec Tapatalk

Thanks very much! I don't know how to make a theme for theme chooser (.apk), and I don't know how to make a flashable .zip!
sahhar1993 said:
why you dont make a theme for theme chooser ?
amazing work
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I would totally try this on my galaxy tab 10.1 if it were possible

Well, you could use the nav buttons on the bottom left. That part is theme chooser. And the font isn't that difficult to change, either.
Jay Rock said:
I would totally try this on my galaxy tab 10.1 if it were possible
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ibawanzingee said:
Well, you could use the nav buttons on the bottom left. That part is theme chooser. And the font isn't that difficult to change, either.
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How do I apply the files?
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Well I guess I tried to apply the files. SystemUI force closed. And once I replace framework-res, went into a bootloop.

you should read my instructions in the op.
copy and paste the font to:
system/font
copy and paste systemui.apk to:
system/app
copy and paste framework-res.apk to:
system/framework
before you over write the files, you want to make sure you go into the properties of each file and make sure they are all rw-r-r- so that the system can access and utilize those files. I would recommend creating a "temp" folder in each directory, so:
system/app/temp/systemui.apk and change the properties in there. then you cut from there, and paste back into system/app with the properties changed correctly. do the framework LAST because the system will automatically reboot after you change that file.
it did not work for you because you applied and over wrote the files without having the correct permissions.
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How do I apply the files?
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Well I guess I tried to apply the files. SystemUI force closed. And once I replace framework-res, went into a bootloop.
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I actually did everything like you just said. Everything.
I'll wait for my tablet to charge and try once again for confirmation.

wow, good luck. I wish I knew how to make this work entirely thru theme chooser, or I wish I could make a .zip...
Jay Rock said:
I actually did everything like you just said. Everything.
I'll wait for my tablet to charge and try once again for confirmation.
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Retried and didn't work. Oh well.

wow, that sucks. that might mean it will only work on the TegraOwners ROM, although that doesn't entirely make sense. sorry, man. :/
Jay Rock said:
Retried and didn't work. Oh well.
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ibawanzingee said:
wow, that sucks. that might mean it will only work on the TegraOwners ROM, although that doesn't entirely make sense. sorry, man. :/
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Yea I was gonna say that others on this device's board should try this one. I have a foreign device lol. Thanks though. It looks good.

thanks! one more question: did you use es file explorer? because you shouldn't use solid explorer, etc, b/c the permissions don't stick properly. I totally forgot that, reformatted my tablet just now, and used solid explorer and it messed everything up and I had to start again. I used es file explorer and everything is fine.
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Yea I was gonna say that others on this device's board should try this one. I have a foreign device lol. Thanks though. It looks good.
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ibawanzingee said:
thanks! one more question: did you use es file explorer? because you shouldn't use solid explorer, etc, b/c the permissions don't stick properly. I totally forgot that, reformatted my tablet just now, and used solid explorer and it messed everything up and I had to start again. I used es file explorer and everything is fine.
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Yeah that's my preferred file explorer.

Joying 6.0.1 Update, original settings.apk

No matter if I replace it manually or using AssassinLament's script, the original android settings apk (settings.apk from priv-app/settings in the rom) always immediately crashes and closes. Joyings version of settings.apk works fine. Permissions set to 0644. Any ideas?
Searched for a solution in the roll up/ Update 6 threads, sorry If I missed it in there somewhere.

juandhi said:
No matter if I replace it manually or using AssassinLament's script, the original android settings apk (settings.apk from priv-app/settings in the rom) always immediately crashes and closes. Joyings version of settings.apk works fine. Permissions set to 0644. Any ideas?
Searched for a solution in the roll up/ Update 6 threads, sorry If I missed it in there somewhere.
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I had the same issue till I corrected the directory structure. The Settings.apk goes in the system/priv-app/Settings/ folder, but the Settings.odex file goes under system/priv-app/Settings/oat/x86/. All files 644 and all directories 755.

PsychoMcSatan said:
I had the same issue till I corrected the directory structure. The Settings.apk goes in the \Settings\ folder, but the Settings.odex file goes under \Settings\Oat\x86\. All files 644 and all directories 755.
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This was it , thanks!

PsychoMcSatan said:
I had the same issue till I corrected the directory structure. The Settings.apk goes in the \Settings\ folder, but the Settings.odex file goes under \Settings\Oat\x86\. All files 644 and all directories 755.
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The most important part of this answer is that you NOT leave the original /system/priv-app/Settings/oat/x86/Settings.odex
The odex file is the pre-processed file of the classes.dex file of the original Settings.apk. If you leave the "old" odex file in place the Dalvik JVM goes haywire as the apk is not correct.
If you only want to copy the Settings.apk file, you have to remove the odex file in that case. The Dalvik JVM will create a new one in the Dalvik cache (the "optimizing" x application(s) message).
So, yes. It is better to simply copy the entire Settings folder including the oat data.
I only add this to give some more insight why it is going wrong if you only copy the new apk in without removing/replacing the oat content as well.

surfer63 said:
The most important part of this answer is that you NOT leave the original /system/priv-app/Settings/oat/x86/Settings.odex
The odex file is the pre-processed file of the classes.dex file of the original Settings.apk. If you leave the "old" odex file in place the Dalvik JVM goes haywire as the apk is not correct.
If you only want to copy the Settings.apk file, you have to remove the odex file in that case. The Dalvik JVM will create a new one in the Dalvik cache (the "optimizing" x application(s) message).
So, yes. It is better to simply copy the entire Settings folder including the oat data.
I only add this to give some more insight why it is going wrong if you only copy the new apk in without removing/replacing the oat content as well.
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I wish I could get this working but even deleting the entire Settings folder and replacing it with the one extracted from the Joying zip and setting all folders to 755 and files to 644, settings stills crashes on open
I even tried replacing the folder back with the old one to see if it still worked and it does with the old settings??
I even tried the script from this post: (although this is just a bat file of what I was doing manually anyway)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72107737&postcount=109
Still crashes on open :'(

I keep getting this error when trying to update. I did the file it suggested if an error occurred that worked then tried to go back and install the upgrade file and I get this error. Any help?
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Can you please share the Download links for my Joying 6.0.1 Sofia unit?
I have a ODBII device which I am unable to pair so I want to try the Bluetooth stock settings from Android.

thedru13 said:
I keep getting this error when trying to update. I did the file it suggested if an error occurred that worked then tried to go back and install the upgrade file and I get this error. Any help?
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Put it on a USB stick instead of your SD-card.
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gessi2000 said:
Can you please share the Download links for my Joying 6.0.1 Sofia unit?
I have a ODBII device which I am unable to pair so I want to try the Bluetooth stock settings from Android.
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https://www.carjoying.com/blog/joying-head-unit-after-sale-support/59.html
And what do you mean with Bluetooth stock settings? If you mean a "set to factory defaults" you can do that from the Settings apk.
If you mean the standard Android Settings app, then be more specific.

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Put it on a USB stick instead of your SD-card.
And what do you mean with Bluetooth stock settings? If you mean a "set to factory defaults" you can do that from the Settings apk.
If you mean the standard Android Settings app, then be more specific.
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I meant the "Settings > Bluetooth" portion of any Android default settings menu which I do not have within my Joying Sofia 8" 6.0.1 unit's settings menu.
However I tried to replace both files today and settings.apk doesn't even start after a reboot. I discovered there is no "/system/priv-app/Settings/oat/x86/Settings.odex" file/folder but "/system/framework/oat/x86/Settings.odex" on my device!?
I changed permissions of both files to 644 of course.

gessi2000 said:
I meant the "Settings > Bluetooth" portion of any Android default settings menu which I do not have within my Joying Sofia 8" 6.0.1 unit's settings menu.
However I tried to replace both files today and settings.apk doesn't even start after a reboot. I discovered there is no "/system/priv-app/Settings/oat/x86/Settings.odex" file/folder but "/system/framework/oat/x86/Settings.odex" on my device!?
I changed permissions of both files to 644 of course.
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In that case: try my apk.
It needs a rooted unit. If you don't have that: try the script.
And yes: Joyings crippled version doesn't need an odex. The original Android AOSP version does.

Ahhh... I have rooted my device yesterday and installed your toolset but didn't check all options yet... Will try tomorrow as just the upgraded version 1.6 installed late night...thanks mate!