[XAP] AdBlocker For Windows Phone 8.x+ - Windows Phone 8 Development and Hacking

Hello everyone!
Today I release a beta build of my very first hand made app called AdBlockerWP!
***YOU NEED TO BE INTEROP-UNLOCKED AND HAVE ALL CAPABILITIES UNLOCKED AS WELL!
It is very simple, download the app from the attachments and install it using Windows Phone Power Tools or the use the deployer built into the SDK.
Then run it and then select "Update Hosts File" Then wait.
Boom it has blocked ads for you! Enjoy
There is also a feature to disable ad blocking.
Please please please let me know how this works for you and what model phone you have as I can only test on emulators and a Lumia 640, but this should work on any Lumia WP8.x Phone.
EDIT:
New Feature(s) Added:
Users can now specify their own URLS to download
Removed 2 default URLS, and changed 1 URL
Current Default Hosts URL List:
https://adaway.org/hosts.txt
https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts (Using GitHub rawcontent servers to get the HUGE hosts file here which is updated frequently from many sources.
Change Log:
V4: Fixed userList.txt not being found when editing custom user hosts url list.
V5: Added option to edit Windows Hosts file, or just view. (Alpha feature, it is very slow on larger files)
V5.2: Fixed bug on first launch of crashing
V5.3: Default lists can be disabled by user, and better custom list parsing
Source Code: Download Here

Good job, buddy!
Probably, your app needs some UI "polishing" and nice tile but at least it's functional & working
Do you have plans to publish app sources on the github? It will be nice.

sensboston said:
Good job, buddy!
Probably, your app needs some UI "polishing" and nice tile but at least it's functional & working
Do you have plans to publish app sources on the github? It will be nice.
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When it comes out of beta I will publish source to github and yeah the UI is, how do I say..... Lacking if you will, but it is functional which is the idea behind a beta product LOL.
So far I found some bugs of my own:
2 of the 4 hosts files fail to download from a 406 error.
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because of the first bug, not all ads are blocked. So i noticed some, not all, ads in some web sites and apps. but some are blocked.
I am also going to add a feature where a user can add his or her own entries, as well as adding their own URL's for Hosts files so those will be added/downloaded as well.

What sources does this app use?

@sandix great work, this app even works well on W10M with interop/cap unlock.

is ok but still many ads not blocked from web pages... second and third host download fail...

dxdy said:
is ok but still many ads not blocked from web pages... second and third host download fail...
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I could recommend to @sandix, to get a blocking uri sources from the popular Android or desktop ad-blocking software (AdAway and/or AdBlock). Maybe it's not very ethical but these blocking lists are up to date and 24/7 available.

This application is using the default sources from adaway for android, but 2 out of the 4 source get a 406 error, ill be releasing an updated version that fixes this issue so more ads will be blocked. The next version will also allow you to add your own sources as well

Ranomez said:
@sandix great work, this app even works well on W10M with interop/cap unlock.
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I am glad it is working on the W10M TP I haven't tested it on that yet so that is good news!

sandix said:
The next version will also allow you to add your own sources as well
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That's smart

sensboston said:
That's smart
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Haha, thanks, it will be polished app soon enough I want it to update in the background, but I have no idea how to do that yet. LOL

sandix said:
Haha, thanks, it will be polished app soon enough I want it to update in the background, but I have no idea how to do that yet. LOL
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Is that even a good idea?
I meant won't that risk breaking your hosts file if let's say your internet connection drops during the download?
Also a bit of a unrelated question: doesn't windows phone require a reboot after changing the hosts file just like PC windows does to actually apply the rules?
And you should add the hosts file from here too: http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm (note: not direct link to the hosts file, scroll down a bit) that's what I'm using on my pc and laptop in windows.

Ranomez said:
Is that even a good idea?
I meant won't that risk breaking your hosts file if let's say your internet connection drops during the download?
Also a bit of a unrelated question: doesn't windows phone require a reboot after changing the hosts file just like PC windows does to actually apply the rules?
And you should add the hosts file from here too: http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm (note: not direct link to the hosts file, scroll down a bit) that's what I'm using on my pc and laptop in windows.
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That hosts al ready in the list, and if internet is dropped during download, that hosts file won't be included, worst case you have to reupdate the hosts file, but no damage would done regardless because I have a restore option in the app and afaik I have not needed a reboot, but a reboot, if you would want to, would not damage anything either

Added Update V3, includes some bug fixes and features, update now!

With v3 this happens when I open the edit user list screen on W10M.
EDIT: Same error happens when I try to save the list and when I try to update the hosts file, can't be used on W10M anymore.

work fine, you must manually add (your) userList.txt

Ranomez said:
With v3 this happens when I open the edit user list screen on W10M.
EDIT: Same error happens when I try to save the list and when I try to update the hosts file, can't be used on W10M anymore.
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That is weird thanks for telling me, I didn't have that issue, but I will fix it in the next release.
If you updated from the previous version, remove the app and then reinstall it and that should fix the problem I hope for now.

dxdy said:
work fine, you must manually add (your) userList.txt
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Are you on W10M because for me WPPT can't add anything to any app's isolated storage?
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sandix said:
That is weird thanks for telling me, I didn't have that issue, but I will fix it in the next release.
If you updated from the previous version, remove the app and then reinstall it and that should fix the problem I hope for now.
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I did not update but clean install it.

no i have 8.1 GDR2 but get same error... after manually add folder DataFolder and userList.txt all working fine.. use File Manager on phone if WPPT not work for you...

dxdy said:
no i have 8.1 GDR2 but get same error... after manually add folder DataFolder and userList.txt all working fine.. use File Manager on phone if WPPT not work for you...
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Ok, will try, thank you, and no need to use file manager cause I can just enable Full FS Access and do it that way.
EDIT: Worked, thanks.
Also @sandix is there any reason you removed the ability to read the current hosts file and are you going to add it back in the next version, it was quite a good feature to have to make sure your hosts have been applied?

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[2011 DISCONTINUED] Android Theming & Tweaking [NEW PROJECT WANTED]

DISCONTINUED DUE TO GINGERBREAD RELEASE AND NO TIME TO REWRITE ENTIRE SCRIPT
WILLING TO START NEW PROJECT WITH SOMEONE ELSE
INBOX ME IF YOU WANT MY HELP FOR A PROJECT
This application will allow you to:
Do everything to theme froyo
And More!!!
Android Theming & Tweaking v2 Alpha
Download below
2.0 Development - Enhancements Finished:
Work Directory can be placed anywhere
Work Directory Move & Update
Animated Splash Screen
Phone tools by Che123 & Me
using windows 7, it is not working for me! I click on 'click me' file and nothing happen
Edit: Click me.bat doesn't open menu.bat automatically, after I click 'click me.bat' I had to click 'menu.bat' to get the options to appear.
works like a charm~
good to see you're porting this over
i'll include the windows version in the original thread and have every OS in one place
all thanks for the windows version go to you
i'll also try and fix any bugs as i know better what the scripts are doing
blackfox888 said:
using windows 7, it is not working for me! I click on 'click me' file and nothing happen
Edit: Click me.bat doesn't open menu.bat automatically, after I click 'click me.bat' I had to click 'menu.bat' to get the options to appear.
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Sorry for that, I'll have a look tomorrow and see what's wrong
I'll post a new update with lots of fixes tomorrow
(Strict parents - spent so long on computer they nagged me to turn it off, I'm 16 and they still boss me around lol)
I'll make sure all menus work (including click me) and most of scripts work properly
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The only reason I know of for it not working is because you have a space in your username for Windows. Fix will be up today
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The reason I didn't post it in yours because its too buggy to display in your thread, I wanted to keep a high standard in your thread. Once its finished I'll post it in yours
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
shoey-n said:
The reason I didn't post it in yours because its too buggy to display in your thread, I wanted to keep a high standard in your thread. Once its finished I'll post it in yours
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Would greatly appreciate that
Thanks again for your porting work
Regards
Alpha 2 Released!
Fixed all visible bugs, all menus (including CLICK-ME) should now all work
Most scripts should work properly
Report all bugs to thread (either post up error shown or name of script)
Any suggestions for extra features are welcome as well (I'll tell cgrec92 about them for his version as well)
shoey-n said:
Alpha 2 Released!
Fixed all visible bugs, all menus (including CLICK-ME) should now all work
Most scripts should work properly
Report all bugs to thread (either post up error shown or name of script)
Any suggestions for extra features are welcome as well (I'll tell cgrec92 about them for his version as well)
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the click-me still not working for me on windows 7 x64
To get the patch work in windows 7 all you need to do
is place the "ThemePro" folder on you desktop!!
mine wasn't working either until i did that
nope still not working
then also try to enter the
"properties" of both the '.bat' files in the directory and play with the "compatibility" options.
hmmm, I don't see why it doesn't work, I'll do some research about x64 because it works fine x32
Can you post up the path to your desktop please (if you don't want to show username, replace with ** but if there's a space in your username include it clearly)
Found a better way of calling the other files, it will work with everyone
(sorry for issues VeeDubZ)
You will be able to run Theme-Pro from anywhere you want, no need to place on Desktop
The Work Directory will still be placed to Desktop by default, I'm adding an option to let you specify the directory you wish to put it
(e.g Where would you like to place your Work Directory?: C:\Users\shoey-n\My Documents)
The update will be up today, and I hope to merge most of Theme-Pro 3.0 features by tomorrow
Hi shoey-n,
Why do you use this command line in CLICK-ME.bat :
call "%homedrive%%homepath%\Desktop\ThemePro\menu.bat"
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instead of this one :
call "menu.bat"
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?
I had the same issue than VeeDubZ with the original click-me.bat and by using this command line, it solved it.
Cheers
Thanks for the suggestion, I just noticed that when I was testing out my new way of doing it. That way will be much easier. I'm updating it with that now
New version should be up tonight
//edit
Sorry guys, I've updated the script but haven't had time to upload ( internet is really slow, so it'll take about 15 minutes )
So I'll do a major update for the release tomorrow, just for you lot
thanks for the fix, no worries about the problems with it, i started using the linux version for now, your version will just save me rebooting to use that one.
my path is the standard path that a user would use without any spaces C:\Users\vaughn\
Thanks for the progress update, looking forward to the release.
V.
Alpha 3 is out, few changes and enhancements to this version
Been tested outside of ThemePro but not inside. Hopefully new method works (hopefully uploaded right one )
Added transparent notification drawer mod (uploading for themepro 3.1 Mac/Linux in 5mins, compiling it and adding to scripts right now)
Changelog is up on first post
alpha 3 broke it all for me... none of the options work, Cmd spits out an error about "er" not being a system variable, and not being able to find the directory...
That means I made a typo somewhere, the way I done it means I only have to check 2 files so should be easy to fix, thanks for reporting the bug, fix will be up in the morning
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Beaverman20 said:
alpha 3 broke it all for me... none of the options work, Cmd spits out an error about "er" not being a system variable, and not being able to find the directory...
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Thanks for your bug reporting, it's all fixed now
I've tested it and can confirm working

[MOD] Ad blocker

Hi guys,
I tried to implement good old method to block unwanted ads by adding advertising sites to the HOSTS file, on the Sammy ATIV Odyssey (full FS unlock) and it works perfectly But I'm still unsure ('cause I'm developer and do have some ad-based apps in store) - should I post this info? BTW, we do have mods, lets give 'em the rights to decide, delete this thread or not...
So, this method is pretty simple (he-he, same as my very-very first WP7 hack):
1) You muist have an interop-unlocked handset with full FS access
1) Download the latest "blocking" hosts file, for example, from here
2) Rename your download from hosts.txt to HOSTS
3) Connect your handset to PC, navigate to \Windows\system32\drivers\etc folder
4) Paste downloaded HOSTS file, choose "replace" in the copiyng dialog.
5) That's all folks!
You don't need to reboot (like on Android phone with AdAway app) - now your handset is ads-free...
If you wanna revert back, just delete \Windows\system32\drivers\etc\HOSTS file.
Nice! I will try it! ?
Sent from my Ativ S with Tapatalk 2
@sensboston:
Am I right in assuming that there's no way to interop-unlock a WP8.1 phone like the Lumia 930? At least I couldn't find one...
After some years I did the 2nd attempt to adopt to WP. The first one lasted for a day or so. Now, after some days of using the Lumia 930, I really really love it. Not only the device, but also WP8.1. But the fact that there is no way to block ads in browsers is really really annoying. I have no problems with ads in apps, because if I like an app, I purchase it anyway. But I can't "buy away" ads in browsers, and lots of sites get more or less unusable in mobile view and without ads being blocked.
Unfortunately there's not even an alternative browser for WP that would have the capability to block ads...
Worked on Lumia
I did this on my Lumia 1520 without Interop unlock
Works fine, thanks
I did this AGES ago on my 8X. Didn't think it was post-worth lol.
djamol said:
I did this on my Lumia 1520 without Interop unlock
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How exactly did you do that? My assumption was that you need interop-unlock in order to access the file system, including the hosts file. If you are not interop-unlocked, I would assume you have some other kind of unlock. Developer-unlock?
compu829 said:
I did this AGES ago on my 8X. Didn't think it was post-worth lol.
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You know, right after my first "hack" for WP7 (also it was my first post here ), a lot of websites and forums are announced this hack without reference to me or xda. But (he-he ) , just AFTER my post...
This hack (from the user experience) is one of the most useful hacks for WP. But as a developer with ads-based apps, I was in a quandary - should I post it here or not...
BigBlue007 said:
How exactly did you do that? My assumption was that you need interop-unlock in order to access the file system, including the hosts file. If you are not interop-unlocked, I would assume you have some other kind of unlock. Developer-unlock?
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No Interop Unlock, nor developer unlock, I used my own "Root Tool" app from windows store. Which is capable of all second party capabilities.
My pleasure.
djamol said:
No Interop Unlock, nor developer unlock, I used my own "Root Tool" app from windows store. Which is capable of all second party capabilities.
My pleasure.
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Is there a way you can walk me through the process to use your app
Oh, I've got your "Root Tool" - still no luck for handsets without SD-card
P.S. He-he, I believe, I'll get WP10 Lumia-940 before someone will release hack for the Lumias without sd-card...
@djamol: I'm curious, how'd you manage to replace the HOSTS file on a non-Samsung phone? Root Tool doesn't allow moving files out of Windows directory, or copying or moving files in, unless you're using the Samsung CRPComponent.
Similarly, while you can get read access to the Windows directory via MTP when using Root Tool, you can't get full FS access; most of the file system (like the Windows dir) will be read-only or even totally unavailable.
I edited the HOSTS file on my Samsung - in fact, I wrote an app to do it, because I had to do it for work sometimes - but that was using CRPComponent or Full FS Access via MTP, neither of which are currently possible on a Lumia using any public hack I know of...
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@djamol: I'm curious, how'd you manage to replace the HOSTS file on a non-Samsung phone? Root Tool doesn't allow moving files out of Windows directory, or copying or moving files in, unless you're using the Samsung CRPComponent.
Similarly, while you can get read access to the Windows directory via MTP when using Root Tool, you can't get full FS access; most of the file system (like the Windows dir) will be read-only or even totally unavailable.
I edited the HOSTS file on my Samsung - in fact, I wrote an app to do it, because I had to do it for work sometimes - but that was using CRPComponent or Full FS Access via MTP, neither of which are currently possible on a Lumia using any public hack I know of...
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He used this http://www.windowsphone.com/en-in/store/app/root-tool/f4acc009-ea1e-4063-9bab-fec50195aa1e
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@djamol: I'm curious, how'd you manage to replace the HOSTS file on a non-Samsung phone? Root Tool doesn't allow moving files out of Windows directory, or copying or moving files in, unless you're using the Samsung CRPComponent.
Similarly, while you can get read access to the Windows directory via MTP when using Root Tool, you can't get full FS access; most of the file system (like the Windows dir) will be read-only or even totally unavailable.
I edited the HOSTS file on my Samsung - in fact, I wrote an app to do it, because I had to do it for work sometimes - but that was using CRPComponent or Full FS Access via MTP, neither of which are currently possible on a Lumia using any public hack I know of...
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So what i told you before a many times. I've mentioned you a lots of time in my posts.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3014867
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58925177&postcount=7
On Lumia device there is a lots of some pretty well arbitrary resources that can allow us to access the "SYSTEM" resources.
I think we had a big miss-understanding about the RPCComponent. because of RPCComponent uses "DeviceIOControl" for registry access and not the RPC functionality. (forgive me if i wrong in my knowledge. I'm a student and new to WP/.Net Platform)
On Lumia Device there is .winmd component known as "Nokia.SilentInstaller.Runtime.winmd" uses "DeviceIOControl" API.
For the "FileSystem" API it works fine without any restrictions which is implemented in "Nokia.SilentInstaller.Runtime.winmd"
But registry access could not getting a well token privileges. we need to find some unlocking trick for registry access (like NonProductionErrors.txt) for that .winmd component to handle the "CreateFileW" function for "DeviceIOControl" API.
About the "Root Tool" App.
There is no update for "Root Tool" app. It is still on the FIRST Release.
Currently I'm working for the "Root Tool Beta" update and I've implemented such resources in my "BETA" build.
I can't do a fast development because of my less/poor Programming knowledge and due to my college busy scheduled.
Thanks.
Can someone make a tutorial how to make it work on lumia 735 please ? i'm new on WP and doesn't understand everything for now
@djamol: My apologies, I somehow missed that you'd managed to get file access working. That's great!
Looking at the APIs that NdtkClient.dll imports, I'm pretty sure it's using RPC, not DeviceIoControl (IOCTL). That's not really important, though; both require INTEROPSERVICES. It's just easier to write our own code using IOCTLs than using RPC, but since we already have a client library, hopefully that won't be needed...
@GoodDayToDie, @djamol: guys, could you please be a little bit more specific? Do you have a .winmd for this dll or function prototypes (not just exports)? NdtkClient.dll library is already on \Windows\system32? Or it should be ingested to the app package? (in this case, the app will be banned on automatic certification process).
As for the "Root Tool" (published in store), it's not using NdtkClient.dll (as far as I know). The file access via FileSystem.winmd/FileSystem.dll to system areas is read-only...
Could you share your finds to general public here or (at least) in private mail? Thanks!
@GoodDayToDie
Yes, Both requires ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES.
Can you send me FileSystem's code which is you developed base on the RPCComponent ?
I'll try to port it for lumia using NtdkSvc as possible.
I hope you can port it also for lumia in minutes but I'll try though.
@sensboston
There is no .winmd file for "NtdkClient.dll". You will find that .dll in extras+info app.
and "NtdkSvc.dll" in this path "C:\Windows\System32\NdtkSvc.dll".
There is a very simple trick to bypass the Store Submission process including with kernel libs.
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FileSystem.winmd/FileSystem.dll to system areas is read-only...
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Even those cap's cant write here until using any System Resources.
"C:\Data\Users\PUBLIC"
But can write here.
"C:\Data\SharedData\OEM\Public"
"C:\PROGRAMS\CommonFiles\OEM\Public"
FileMoveEdit alpha-ish thing
Here you go. It's not been updated in ages, aside from some really minor tweaks I made just now. It's a WP8.0 app; it'll run on a sufficiently-unlocked 8.1 phone, but uses no 8.1 APIs. It also has some known bugs that I really ought to fix, though I'm working on other stuff at the moment.
You can probably get at least some of its tricks working on Lumias, though you may need to drop the symlink functionality as that both requires full capability-unlock and requires editing the NTFS configuration settings in the registry (the same key that, on desktop Windows, is edited by the "fsutil" program).
@GoodDayToDie
Sad thing happened for me. My device screen got broken
So I'm opening a new thread for "Root Tool" app public development.
It would be great for everyone.
Can anyone suggest me for which is best method for public development or any github/codeplex useful ?
@djamol, github is allright.

need an help to interop n unlock cap WP8.1

before some days extra+info get upadated WP10TP and also on Wp8.1. aftrer update we can't install extra+info to SDcard..now how to mod vcreg with extra+info.. for WP8.1 ..
any one can give me the list of cap. and path of cap_ so i will try to edit CAp_ with modded PDF 3. i think this might be worked
you cant do anything... be patient and wait news...
I think it's better to wait for w10 .
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I think it's better to wait for w10 .
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ya we understand:::;;
waiting for new tweaks:::
done:good::good::good::good::good::good:
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ya we understand:::;;
waiting for new tweaks:::
done:good::good::good::good::good::good:
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You are not alone my friend T_T
ciao!! Good news for you, some weeks ago i patched an old version of extra & info, deploy and move it to sd!! try!!
https://mega.nz/#!R5YmVTLI!NpzDEkY80rcqYKaDV94UmFbDagvatsH2IzMTWDA5wQk
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ciao!! Good news for you, some weeks ago i patched an old version of extra & info, deploy and move it to sd!! try!!
https://mega.nz/#!R5YmVTLI!NpzDEkY80rcqYKaDV94UmFbDagvatsH2IzMTWDA5wQk
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no luck with the windows application deployment tool, error 0x81030120
I believe this error is related to having interop capabilities in one of the libraries included in your XAP.
is there another deployer tha would work? (i already tested WPV xap deployer, also, no luck with that)
i'm not correct, maybe it's impossible to move e&i into sd, sorry
rickastillo said:
no luck with the windows application deployment tool, error 0x81030120
I believe this error is related to having interop capabilities in one of the libraries included in your XAP.
is there another deployer tha would work? (i already tested WPV xap deployer, also, no luck with that)
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Have you tried with wppt ??? Or with this modified version of deployment tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-8/development/tool-appdeploy-8-1-capabilities-t3158053
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Have you tried with wppt ??? Or with this modified version of deployment tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-8/development/tool-appdeploy-8-1-capabilities-t3158053
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nah, tested both tools and nothing
I tried full FS access by patching an old version of CustomPFD to see if i could replace extras&info directly from phone memory.
I think some directories are hidden so i could not find the directory where the apps use to be installed.
However, i found a directory with the OEM apps (touch, extra&info, etc), but it seems that it's there only to be applied after a hard reset or something like that, so just replacing files wasn't enough. Extras&Info wasn't the only app with Interop Caps, but almost any app that is under settings has that cap.
So i unistalled touch settings and downloaded it from SD then i used MetroCommander to replace the SD files the old way (before CustomWPSystem was created, lol). Got nothing but an endless "Loading..." screen, but i guess i did something wrong.
But technically (someone correct me if i'm wrong) we can do Interop+Caps unlock using some other app from settings, right?
I'm pretty sure i've seen a settings app with a lot of capabilities in the manifest, not just InteropCapabilities, i don't remember exactly but it had something to do with SMS
TheBITLINK said:
I tried full FS access by patching an old version of CustomPFD to see if i could replace extras&info directly from phone memory.
I think some directories are hidden so i could not find the directory where the apps use to be installed.
However, i found a directory with the OEM apps (touch, extra&info, etc), but it seems that it's there only to be applied after a hard reset or something like that, so just replacing files wasn't enough. Extras&Info wasn't the only app with Interop Caps, but almost any app that is under settings has that cap.
So i unistalled touch settings and downloaded it from SD then i used MetroCommander to replace the SD files the old way (before CustomWPSystem was created, lol). Got nothing but an endless "Loading..." screen, but i guess i did something wrong.
But technically (someone correct me if i'm wrong) we can do Interop+Caps unlock using some other app from settings, right?
I'm pretty sure i've seen a settings app with a lot of capabilities in the manifest, not just InteropCapabilities, i don't remember exactly but it had something to do with SMS
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Well , i think that we just have to remain with vanilla wp 8.1 until they fix wp10 annoying bugs, everytime i think i found a work around for a bug, there appear more bugs, my fault though, i chose the fast ring...
Now that Groove supports gapless playback, i'm considering going back to W10M (downgraded last week to WP8.1). But it's a hard choice, it sure has nice features but some bugs are just too annoying.
Did they fix the screenshots not appearing in Messenger/WA bug in 10549?
any updates on this? i have WP8.1 Update 2 and i'm having the same issues, not being able to install extras&info to SD card. i read somewhere on reddit (i think) that someone found a method that works currently, but searching around, i can't seem to find out the procedure..
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i read somewhere on reddit (i think) that someone found a method that works currently, but searching around, i can't seem to find out the procedure..
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And marmot puts it chocolate in the alu-foil...
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And marmot puts it chocolate in the alu-foil...
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thank you for that wholly worthless response to an honest inquiry..
Try to push this cab using this metod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...ile/guide-deploying-astoria-packages-t3214481
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63446863&postcount=58 , in cab folder put this unarchived :
augustinionut said:
Try to push this cab using this metod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...ile/guide-deploying-astoria-packages-t3214481
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63446863&postcount=58 , in cab folder put this unarchived :
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not work .gives an error and not restart as like project astoria cabs..so it not work.

[1.0][EXE || APPX][16/01/2016] CustomEdgeFavs - Extend the functionality of MS Edge

CustomEdgeFavs helps you to extend the functionalities of Microsoft Edge by adding the bookmarklet features.
I've created two variants: the "Desktop" edition for Windows 10 PC and the "UWP" edition for Windows 10 Mobile.
They're quite similar, the only big difference is that Windows 10 Mobile needs an initial configuration to work.
UWP EDITION - INSTALLATION ON WINDOWS 10 MOBILE (DON'T USE ON DESKTOP)
1. Extract the zip file
2. Copy the files within your phone
3. From the File Manager on the phone, open the only appxbundle available and confirm
4. Wait some seconds: the app will appear within the app list
IMPORTANT TIPS AND ADVICES, READ CAREFULLY!!!
1. If you're having some permission problems while saving the lnk file, you can manually copy the lnk file by downloading the zip provided here.
2. You can install the appx on Windows 10 PC, but this will not work due to permission problems. Please use the Desktop Edition.
3. To allow Edge to recognize the changes, you've to remember the website where you've created the favourite. After the creation close and reopen Edge, navigate to that website, open and close the favouries (you can try to switch folder too) and then navigate to another website.
4. UWP edition doesn't require Interop-unlock to work.
5. You can't add or remove favourites from CustomEdgeFavs. You've to create or remove these directly from Edge and then edit with CustomEdgeFavs.
6. If you can't delete a bookmarklet, try to edit that again, then open Edge and try to delete before syncronizzation.
7. The favourites syncronizzation will work even with edited bookmarklets. Be careful as you can lose or damage your favourites.
LATEST VERSION + CHANGELOG
Desktop Edition - 1.0 16/01/2016
UWP Edition - 1.0 16/01/2016
p.s. Here's a tutorial in italian with some script tested and created by me http://www.windowsblogitalia.com/2016/01/microsoft-edge-customedgefavs/
Working fine on PC but........
I used the desktop app and it worked but its not installing in phone. I tried from file manager did not work and when I used Device Portal it shows me this error, " Failure reason: Failed to start deployment. Failure text: Package failed updates, dependency or conflict validation. (0x80073cf3) "
Hi, could you try to open the appxbundle from the file explorer app?
Pasquiindustry said:
Hi, could you try to open the appxbundle from the file explorer app?
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I did. The pop up for installing the apps comes up. once clicked it goes away and then nothing happens. I hard reseted and now trying again.
That's strange. Are you on build 10586 or higher?
i am on the latest build and had reseted the phone. i can still deploy other appx but not yours. Its working fine in PC though.
Hi, try these appx. There are dependencies that you may need to install to make this app working.
You'll find two appx within the zip file.
I think that you can install them from the file manager.
now its done but i had to do a bit tweaking.
Pasquiindustry said:
Hi, try these appx. There are dependencies that you may need to install to make this app working.
You'll find two appx within the zip file.
I think that you can install them from the file manager.
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Using dependency it worked but as i suspected the shortcut link you have given did not work. So i went into packages ( i made a short cut from PC and copied it to phone. i think you should make a shortcut from the address of edge bookmarks folder on PC ) . After that went to edge folder , roaming state. Voila your app shows me " Success "
I'm already creating lnk files from desktop
Which path did you use? In my phone, the correct path is c:\Data\usera\DefApps.Windows Phone\AppData\Local\Packages etc... (the one available within C.E.F.)
Pasquiindustry said:
I'm already creating lnk files from desktop
Which path did you use? In my phone, the correct path is c:\Data\usera\DefApps.Windows Phone\AppData\Local\Packages etc... (the one available within C.E.F.)
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i went packages and the Microsoft edge folder.
I tried your other apps before, those were nice. Device diagnostic hub should have a page showing running apps ( not system apps ) like task manager- lite
katsuga said:
i went packages and the Microsoft edge folder.
I tried your other apps before, those were nice. Device diagnostic hub should have a page showing running apps ( not system apps ) like task manager- lite
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If you can recover the complete path or the lnk file, I will add within the OP
About Device Diagnostics HUB, I've merged the "apps" and the "processes" within the same list. I will add a filter within the next big update (I'm going to release a bugfix with some better translations soon, then I will release the 2.0 with a lot of new features). I've opened a dedicated forum for DDH here http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...-device-diagnostics-hub-performances-t3276664
p.s. diffidate from imitations XD
Pasquiindustry said:
If you can recover the complete path or the lnk file, I will add within the OP
About Device Diagnostics HUB, I've merged the "apps" and the "processes" within the same list. I will add a filter within the next big update (I'm going to release a bugfix with some better translations soon, then I will release the 2.0 with a lot of new features). I've opened a dedicated forum for DDH here http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...-device-diagnostics-hub-performances-t3276664
p.s. diffidate from imitations XD
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hey. i made a shortcut from pc and working on phone. give me your email id i will send the shortcut file. I tried to post here but xda said i cant.
katsuga said:
hey. i made a shortcut from pc and working on phone. give me your email id i will send the shortcut file. I tried to post here but xda said i cant.
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I think you've to put the file within a .zip. You can send the file here:
pasindustry at Outlook dot com
Pasquiindustry said:
I think you've to put the file within a .zip. You can send the file here:
pasindustry at Outlook dot com
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yeah i have sent you the file . check email. Beside that is it possible to get those interlop unlocking tool in appx format. I dont know why but i could never deploy xap using deployer or power tool. For which i am unable to do interlop unlock
katsuga said:
yeah i have sent you the file . check email. Beside that is it possible to get those interlop unlocking tool in appx format. I dont know why but i could never deploy xap using deployer or power tool. For which i am unable to do interlop unlock
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I will update the lnk asap
Really thanks!
Pasquiindustry said:
I will update the lnk asap
Really thanks!
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no probs... keep on making such mods. Well try to make them independent of interlop unlock like this one as i cant interlop unlock my phone
Would be good to add auto-fitting the image to certain dimensions and the possibility of personalization as in the Start menu. If that's possible. For example:
https://youtu.be/GVMLHa42U7s
Sorry for my English
Hi. After a few days of excellent work in the program will stop displaying the websites. Re-jump and run is not helping. Is there a way how to fix it?
maxaon09 said:
Hi. After a few days of excellent work in the program will stop displaying the websites. Re-jump and run is not helping. Is there a way how to fix it?
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Mhm... this is the first time I see this problem.
Have you disabled some settings related to synchronization or you've done some updates from Windows Update? Try to reduce the numer/size of the favourites and their icons too
About the concept, unfortunately that's not possible, because it's possible to use only a picture and I can't add more options to the favourites list within Edge
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... Try to reduce the numer/size of the favourites and their icons too...
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Yes, perhaps there is any limit on the number of\a size. If you delete all the created tiles, the program again has earned (remove 1-2 tiles did not solve the problem). When the size of 70x70 pixels was created about 35 tiles.
About the update: the program has been installed on the build 14251. Then updated to 14257. The program works excellent, all created in the early build displays and new. Thank you
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After 3 hours :Reduced the icons to 50x50 pixels. Created 19 tiles. Closed the program. Then again launched and again the sites ceased to appear.

AdAway problems / ads are still being shown? Solution here!

This is a solution for: AdAway previously worked and now it does not work as reliable as before anymore.
This is not a solution for: AdAway does not work.
As I`ve seen much more ads recently (>0) than usual (0), I took a look at the AdAway app and realized that one of the main host lists, namely https://host-file.net/ad_servers.txt, is not being downloaded by AdAway for whatever reason. The file is accessible e.g. from a PC.
While I don`t see any option in AdAway to include a local hosts file, you can always add other sources from the internet. I found Steven Black`s lists (https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts) to be quite good. Adding the "Unified hosts + fakenews + gambling + porn + social" list (in "Raw Format") (https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S...lternates/fakenews-gambling-porn-social/hosts) removed all the ads that previously made it through.
Hope this alternative (heck, it`s not even a workaround!) will help somebody else.
No luck
Thanks for the tip.
I entered the 2 links on ad-away but it doesn't seem to be updating from them.
Please see attachment.
I have initiated "Download files and apply ad blocking" several times after that to no avail.
Another manually entered file (http://sbc.io/hosts/hosts) updates OK.
All the files are available online through a PC computer !
What is the problem ?
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Thanks for the tip.
I entered the 2 links on ad-away but it doesn't seem to be updating from them.
Please see attachment.
I have initiated "Download files and apply ad blocking" several times after that to no avail.
Another manually entered file (http://sbc.io/hosts/hosts) updates OK.
All the files are available online through a PC computer !
What is the problem ?
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Sorted mine switched to magisk and used the above host in adaway.
No so useful..
Blocking lots of stuff on twitter
You can fix this just by going into the hosts list and change it to http instead of https.
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You can fix this just by going into the hosts list and change it to http instead of https.
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Thanks for the advice, interesting. Still prefer to have https for where ever I can use it, so far Steven's host list works really well for me.
Guys u can use MoaAB. It works perfectly here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916098
No luck here
Midomad said:
You can fix this just by going into the hosts list and change it to http instead of https.
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This did not work for me. Thanks for the advice.
MoHed said:
This did not work for me. Thanks for the advice.
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All Adaway hosts are up and working again as you can see on my screenshot,so no need for any fix.
The problem could be something wrong with you're setup,not AdAway!
I added these two hosts . It was brilliant as it gave me more battery, but unfortunately it blocked FB and instagram from my phone.

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