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[v2.5.1] Android BootChangerGUI

An windows .net application that writes/reads to and from:
/system/media/
/system/customize/resource/
/data/local/
To change the boot screen. Very simple and easy to use.
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v1.1.4 - Tick Box Added switch between /data/local/ and /system/media/
v1.1.5 - Tweaked GUI
v1.2.1 - Tweaked GUI again; added /system/customize/resource/ support added help via clicking android.
v1.2.2 - Test button added; launches the phones boot screen
v1.3.5 (BETA) - New UI and rearranged coding. /Glitchy
v2.1.0 - Tweaked UI and Recovery/Backup Directory Selection
V2.1.1 - Fixed Bug
v2.5.1 - /system/ mounting supported, moveable windows

Nobody taking interest?

0*_*0
I am really interested
not just that you & me sharing & developing same idea
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I'm really happy to see someone interested write android programs
I sent you a message >>> please chick your index
thank you ...

Update
v2.5.1 - /system/ mounting supported, moveable windows.

I am very new to the android hacking community so please forgive my ignorance. But is this a program that allows you to create a boot animation for your device?

NicholasQ said:
I am very new to the android hacking community so please forgive my ignorance. But is this a program that allows you to create a boot animation for your device?
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Assuming you've rooted your device then yes.

Works lang a charm I finally modified my bootanimation using this. One thing though I made a mistake on the command prior making it work.
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/custom/resource (should be customize) How can I remove that. Btw Thanks a lot 2 thumbs up to you.

How to use (I'm stupid so i need instructions) Please

Ill change that now :L
Depending on your phone it has different locations for the bootanimation.
If you tick all the boxes then hit backup open each file until you recognized one as the one you see at the boot screen then simply overwrite that with a custom one. Keeping a backup of course incase it doesnt work properly.

very nice idea! good job!

NicholasQ said:
I am very new to the android hacking community so please forgive my ignorance. But is this a program that allows you to create a boot animation for your device?
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It doesn't let you create one, but it can set one recover and backup current ones etc.

please explain more
I don't understand at all how to use it ...... :'(

[TOOL] Scr33nDr0iD 1.1 - Instant Hotlinking

Here is a small application I made because I wanted to quickly get a simple screenshot from my Android device without having to download the SDK, or download a separate GUI and all that jazz. This is a simple enough application that grabs a current screenshot from your device and displays it, as well as saves it as a JPG in the same directory for quick access.
Not really much features, but it's a moderate size (7-8 MB) due to the package having ADB and FFMPEG bundled for the screenshot to have a customized compression. File sizes of the screenshots range from 15-25 kb each. It's a different method of taking a screenshot from the Android device, and I feel that using FFMPEG, has a more reliable output.
As of 1.1, i've added an "instant hotlinking" feature for the couple people that PM'ed me about it. Scr33nDr0iD now uploads your screenshot immediately to a direct download server for easy hotlinking and copies the link to your clipboard in a matter of seconds. That's just about the only unique feature that no other GUI for Android screenshots have.
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
..:: Downloads ::..
Download 1.1 for Windows (7.74 MB)
..:: Changelog ::..
1.1
- Added Instant Hotlinking (copies a hotlink URL to your clipboard)
1.0
- Initial Release
If there is any feature you want added to this application, just let me know and i'll code 'em up. If requested I can make this for Linux and MacOSX as well.

Looks promising but I'm not sure about 1 thing, is this software for your device or for your PC?

Well I put the tag [TOOL] so I figured that would assign it to PC only. And for you to download it, the only download link is for Windows right now. So, yeah, PC. Unless there's a good reason to put this on Android, i'll keep it on PC Operating systems.

qberty said:
Well I put the tag [TOOL] so I figured that would assign it to PC only. And for you to download it, the only download link is for Windows right now. So, yeah, PC. Unless there's a good reason to put this on Android, i'll keep it on PC Operating systems.
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Thanks for answering quickly. Was just asking because [TOOL] could mean Android Tool, didn't specify PC or not. Thanks again though.

No problemo.

Updated Scr33nDr0iD to 1.1
Added an Instant Hotlinking feature. This allows it upload your screenshot as a JPG to a server for quick hotlinking and copies it to your clipboard.
(Couple of people PM'd me for this feature, so I threw it in. I haven't seen any other app with this feature so I figured it would be a cool addition)

[ TOOL ][ SYSTEM | NORMAL ][ APP - COMPRESSOR ] Cassini.1.1

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Installation
Step - 1 : Setting Up your PC!
Download The following resources first:
Java SE Run-time Environment 7 [ Java Dependencies For Signing APK tool ]
Now let's begin setting up your PC,
Install the above mentioned programs.
Go to Advanced System Properties.
It looks like this:
Go to Environment Variables, then create a new System Variable, having name JAVA_HOME and value as the path where you have installed the JRE.
It looks like this:
Now after creating the JAVA_HOME variable, search for Path system variable in the System Variables list. Now this is a bit tricky. Once found click on it and then on Edit. Move the cursor to the end of the string till you see ";" (without quotes), add the path to your JRE bin folder just after it.
It looks like this:
OK, so if everything went fine and just as what instructed then you are all good to proceed to Step - 2!
Step - 2 : Installing Cassini on your PC!
Download the latest build from the download section.
Extract the zip Cassini.[CURRENT-VERSION].zip, and execute Cassini.[CURRENT-VERSION].exe.
Now follow the Installation wizard and you are done!
It looks like this:
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How to Use?
Firstly, open up your C: Drive and then go to Program Files [Program Files (x86) in case of 64-bit system] folder, then just look for a folder named Divya Mamgai, go in it and you will find a folder named Cassini and that's it, it is your Main directory.
Now copy your apk files to the working directory of it, and then start the program.
Now just press enter to start compressing!
Wait for the process to complete, and all your apk files will be available to be used while saving a lot of data on your device in the build folder.
Download
Cassini.1.1 - [5.76 MB (6041289 bytes)]
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Currently Compatible Apps
All System Apps, except - LatinIME.apk [ Results in force close of keyboard?! ]
Some PlayStore Apps.
Example of working - ZPlayer, Textra, Solid Explorer and even more!
Example of non-working - WhatsApp and especially all the games i had (!), please try it out and report me of what apps are compressible and what are not?​
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Screens
Cassini.1.1 -
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Hit thanks if you like my work! [ ]

Change Log
Version - 1.1
Initial release with minimal features.
[Tool][Windows] Cassini.1.2 - App Compressor is Back!

thank you, perfect
thank you, perfect, that's what I needed

hugo.gabriel999 said:
thank you, perfect, that's what I needed
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You are welcome buddy!

does this work on unbutu 13.10? i guess it is for windows.
correct me if i am wrong.

Does app compression also boost file system performance in anyway? Regardless, this is great!

Su vaat che!

Are there any downsides such as a slower phone?

Could we have more info on what it does ?
Does it open apk res and compress them ?

really productive, that is. would definitely try it soon

Does this make any impact on receiving updates from the Play store? After updating would the apps be uncompressed?

by comparing at files which was compressed i can see Res and resources.arsc got compressed. and th compression ratio is great too. i was using similar method called Go Optimizer by gu5t3r without any isse and helped me saved more space in my phone.

try it out right now ... really awesome dude! thanks

this is the best tool! I'm a dev, so can I use this n the system apps of my roms before I make them into a flashable zip? Also, does this work on the framework-res.apk?

Have tried some system apps. But non of,them works after replace them.
SystemUI
Mms
Phone
Settings
Contacts
Camera
Sent from my Xperia Ray using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I respect your work but its not The Only of its kind!
as Dilesh Perera said,goptimizer like..
what is the png compression/optimization technique used?

Is this working on kitkat?

First of all sorry to not reply so late cause, I had exams and also the fact that I forgot to subscribe the thread.
I'm really sorry.

desalesouche said:
does this work on unbutu 13.10? i guess it is for windows.
correct me if i am wrong.
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Yes you are right it is based on some of basic functions of Windows, also I don't think the setup might not work in Unbuntu.

DroidOnRoids said:
Does app compression also boost file system performance in anyway? Regardless, this is great!
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Well I don't know accurately but check out this rom - Hyperion Xperia U , I have used Cassini in it and it really helped my device to handle multitasking in a much better way. But I won't get my hopes up in getting better performance.

[Windows ONLY][Tool][Utility][1.2][June 2] Yeti FSExplorer

To XDA's mods and admins:
I didn't post this thread using DevDB because I had to select a device... from an empty list.
Do you like to waste your time using ADB in text mode? Me neither.
I want to present Yeti FSExplorer - Windows app that will improve your Android device's file managing experience.​I wrote it in C# and it needs .NET Framework 4.5 in order to work.
It looks like this (screenshots inside):
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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My main goal was to create a PC-like file managing experience and here's what FSExplorer can do:
create new files and folders
delete existing files and folders
batch copy and move files (supported by the file queue)
download and upload files (drag&drop supported)
quick download and open a file from your device (only double-click needed)
check and set permissions (3-digits, e.g. 644)
remember where have you been (this means you can go back, up and further like in Windows Explorer; up to 15 last places)
connect to your ADB WiFi-enabled device
list your device's partitions
work in root mode (SU) (working for every command except download/upload)
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What do you need?
In order to get Yeti FSExplorer working you need to sell your property and buy a license have ADB installed. This means it has to be accessible for this program. You can either put it somewhere and make proper changes in system's PATH or simply download this and extract to a folder containing FSExplorer.
You'll also need .NET Framework 4.5 or above, so Windows XP is not supported. Sorry for that.
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Changelog & downloads
Even though it is considered stable version, there can be bugs as in every software. I'm not responsible for any data loss, damage or problems this program caused.
Current version: 1.2 (June 2 2015)
Download link: MEGA, DropBox
Changelog:
1.2:
- fixed and improved IP addresses recognition (thanks, gidano!)
- (probably, needs more testing) fixed directory listing in root mode
- changed About&Credits window style
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1.1:
- add "Partitions Info" feature
- fixed handling of "device not found"
- a bit improved error handling
- fixed program's icon
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1.0:
- initial version
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Got any problems? Any feedback?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. I'm almost sure that there are language mistakes (also the silly ones) I should fix.
If you run into any problems, see any bugs, I'd like to see a message from you, describing the issue, your device and steps to reproduce.
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Credits:
TheSpecial1 (@ Android.com.pl) for motivating
Mark James (famfamfam.com) for "Silk" icon set (licensed under CCA 2.5)
gidano for reporting bugs

Reserved...

And one more, just in case.

Hi,
I'm in trouble, the app does not work for me...
My S4 with CM12.1 ROM with root and busybox.
What else can I do?
Update: I'm sorry dude! I would like to use the program, but very weak the support! You do not visit in this direction...

gidano said:
Hi,
I'm in trouble, the app does not work for me...
My S4 with CM12.1 ROM with root and busybox.
What else can I do?
Update: I'm sorry dude! I would like to use the program, but very weak the support! You do not visit in this direction...
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Sorry for replying that late - there were things independent of me and I wasn't able to analyze the source code for (probably) my mistakes so I could explain it here.
Thank you for reporting this.
When trying to connect to your device using ADB WiFi, do NOT write ":5555", the only thing you need is the IP address as 5555 is the only most used ADB WiFi port. If you try to connect to, for example, 12.34.56.78:5555, nothing is done. Then:
1. If connection is established, FSExplorer will refresh itself, trying to list directory "/".
2. If it isn't, you'll get an error message.
Once again, sorry for delay and not clarifying this thing in this program.
Edit:
I'm working on IP address recognition fix now. There's also one more bug (listing in root mode). These two fixes will be included in version 1.2 of FSExplorer.
Edit2:
Version 1.2 is up. I'd like to know if this version works better with your device.

Sorry...
Today I received a notice by e-mail on this topic!
Now it works! Thank you for your work!

Nice to know!
Feature requests and more bug reports are welcome as much as opinions about this app.

[miniTUT][WIN10]Installing ADB Drivers for Sony Devices on Windows 10

Hi, I have managed to install proper ADB drivers on my Win10 and I came up with an idea that it might be useful for other XDA Community members.
You have to manually install the drivers since there is no installer available that is Win10 compatible.
INSTRUCIONS
1. Download drivers for your Sony device from this site LINK
2. Extract the drivers
2. Connect your device to the PC and turn on USB Debugging
3. Open device manager and find a device with a warning icon
4. Right click on the device and choose update driver
5. Choose install the driver manually option (the second one)
6. Enter the path to your extracted drivers (TO THE MAIN FOLDER "/YourDevice'sName")
7. Please make sure that Include subfolder option is checked
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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8. Install the drivers
9. Restart your PC
Tested on Xperia Z1 Compact​

Also make sure that you have driver signature verification disabled, because for some devices it won't install that way (XZU)

The other way is to disable signed-driver verification on Windows 10, so every driver will be installed. (It might be a bit risky as you can install a 32-bit driver on a 64-bit o.s but it won't work)

Kizoky said:
The other way is to disable signed-driver verification on Windows 10, so every driver will be installed. (It might be a bit risky as you can install a 32-bit driver on a 64-bit o.s but it won't work)
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It's okay if it just doesn't work, but it's not okay if it screws up the whole system

V4LKyR said:
It's okay if it just doesn't work, but it's not okay if it screws up the whole system
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Already tested without any problems..

But how can I install ADB driver if there is no Sony Xperia ZR driver on Sony's site?
Thanks in advance.

EndOfDays-Wildfire said:
But how can I install ADB driver if there is no Sony Xperia ZR driver on Sony's site?
Thanks in advance.
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You can get drivers from latest flashtool

Hi!
I can't get this to work. My Z5 has ADB debugging switched on but there is no device with a warning icon. In ADB mode my Z5 is listed as "portable device". There is no ADB device visible.