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[REQUEST] PLEASE HELP: Failed A500 update due to damaged Maps.apk

It is frustrating to be constantly reminded that an update is available (Acer_1.139.05_Com_Gen1) while the update process fails because of a damaged or missing file.
In my case this is Maps.apk
The log file reminds me that not only is the Maps.apk not correct (hash sum is wrong), but there is no record of a cached version in a file called saved.file
So, can one of the bright sparks here help with a Step by Step guide for n00b to remedy this for me and others in a similar pickle.
The hardware is fine; this is a software issue.
I do have Better Terminal Pro installed and a SD card.
Please post suggestions/solutions here and/or DM me.

I think this is a flaw in their update process. They allow Google Maps to be updated via market. After you allow the market to update the apk, the file hash is no longer the same. Now, Acer is expecting you to be on the original Maps.apk in order to process their differential update. It would seem that this could even happen to non-rooted tablets, so this is not a good idea for Acer to be doing it this way. Until we know for sure, I would advise folks to not allow Google Maps to update via market unless they have a backup copy of their original .apk.
You will need to obtain the original maps.apk that came with 1.016.05_COM_GEN1 and replace the .apk and matching .odex (if their is one) in /system/apps. You will need to use mount the /system in r/w mode in order to do with with root explorer etc. After you have done, the updater should get past this issue. Their are device dump system images posted in a dev thread that you can extract to get the .apk. There is a tool (can't think of the name at the moment) that allows you to extract these dd images.

#@$#%$% ACER !!!
_motley said:
I think this is a flaw in their update process. They allow Google Maps to be updated via market. After you allow the market to update the apk, the file hash is no longer the same. Now, Acer is expecting you to be on the original Maps.apk in order to process their differential update. It would seem that this could even happen to non-rooted tablets, so this is not a good idea for Acer to be doing it this way. Until we know for sure, I would advise folks to not allow Google Maps to update via market unless they have a backup copy of their original .apk.
You will need to obtain the original maps.apk that came with 1.016.05_COM_GEN1 and replace the .apk and matching .odex (if their is one) in /system/apps. You will need to use mount the /system in r/w mode in order to do with with root explorer etc. After you have done, the updater should get past this issue. Their are device dump system images posted in a dev thread that you can extract to get the .apk. There is a tool (can't think of the name at the moment) that allows you to extract these dd images.
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That is absolutely absurd and ridiculous practice by Acer !!
it also confirmed my finding ( regarding FLASH )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14181655&postcount=100
legal market apps updates all the time... Do they (Acer) expected us to stay put with the originals at all time ??
If I read you correctly, I have to have root in order to put these file(s) back ?
What if I don't want to root and keep my device stock like the majority of "regular" users but I did updated (maps, flash...etc ) ?? DANGGGG !!!
getting more and more like Apple way of practice !!
ARGGHHH !
I love this device !, but the more and more I found things about Acer.... won't be a repeat customer, that's for sure !.... Thankful for XDA's members helping out though

UnicornKaz said:
That is absolutely absurd and ridiculous practice by Acer !!
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This is NOT something that happens as a matter of course. You must have some issue with your specific device as the updates work perfectly fine with apps updated from the market.
So far, you are the ONLY one reporting this issue, therefore it must be a local problem.
Exchange your unit.

FloatingFatMan said:
This is NOT something that happens as a matter of course. You must have some issue with your specific device as the updates work perfectly fine with apps updated from the market.
So far, you are the ONLY one reporting this issue, therefore it must be a local problem.
Exchange your unit.
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I just did a factory reset again just for the sake of seeing what files are in the "system/app" folder...
SAME, 122 files...
my stock device does not have the following 3 files...
BooksTablet.apk
LinkToAdobeFlash.apk
LinkToAdobeFlash.odex
as soon as I setup, it notified me there's update available in market ( maps )... I declined, and this unit is COMPLETELY STOCK.... no flash update either.
I wondered if it has anything to do with my device being on the kernel & build # of:
1.016.05_COM_GEN1 ( Kernel 2.6.36.3-00001-gf991e5d )
read it somewhere that my kernel/build came with flash 10.2 and earlier build ( the ones that are getting the updates now ) came with flash 10.1
just trying to tie 2 & 2 together
I can't just exchange the unit do to the fact that I cannot prove there is something wrong when going into the store....
will wait and see when the update roll out for my particular build # then...
I wondered if anyone with the same build & kernel as me seeing the same thing

Bear in mind that the updates are incremental and are designed to go FROM a specific build TO a newer build. You should not try to use an update that's for a different build number... That's why they're not appearing for everyone. Acer need to create the builds first, then stagger the releases.

Can you go into the application settings and choose uninstall updates under google maps? I'm not familiar with honeycomb. But i know 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 have this feature available for system apps
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_motley said:
I think this is a flaw in their update process. They allow Google Maps to be updated via market. After you allow the market to update the apk, the file hash is no longer the same. Now, Acer is expecting you to be on the original Maps.apk in order to process their differential update. It would seem that this could even happen to non-rooted tablets, so this is not a good idea for Acer to be doing it this way. Until we know for sure, I would advise folks to not allow Google Maps to update via market unless they have a backup copy of their original .apk.
You will need to obtain the original maps.apk that came with 1.016.05_COM_GEN1 and replace the .apk and matching .odex (if their is one) in /system/apps. You will need to use mount the /system in r/w mode in order to do with with root explorer etc. After you have done, the updater should get past this issue. Their are device dump system images posted in a dev thread that you can extract to get the .apk. There is a tool (can't think of the name at the moment) that allows you to extract these dd images.
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Same thing has happened to me with NFS.apk, and I never updated the app after buying the tablet.

DrPlumEU said:
It is frustrating to be constantly reminded that an update is available (Acer_1.139.05_Com_Gen1) while the update process fails because of a damaged or missing file.
In my case this is Maps.apk
The log file reminds me that not only is the Maps.apk not correct (hash sum is wrong), but there is no record of a cached version in a file called saved.file
So, can one of the bright sparks here help with a Step by Step guide for n00b to remedy this for me and others in a similar pickle.
The hardware is fine; this is a software issue.
I do have Better Terminal Pro installed and a SD card.
Please post suggestions/solutions here and/or DM me.
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I have no idea why your Maps.apk is invalid. I have updated mine just fine from Market and I ain't getting such issues.
But well, one of the easiest ways of fixing that could be to just reinstall a stock ROM. Of course, it means you'll lose some (most) of your settings and have to redo it all, but.. well, atleast you'd have the OS back as it is supposed to be and future update should work again.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15914563#post15914563 if you decide to go that route.

[Q] New to forums, new to rooting

Hello everyone.
I'm new to rooting, however, I have managed to root my SM-N9005. I followed a long and for me; difficult process, but I got there in the end. Odin, Tar file & SuperSU all led me to where I am now. My friend told me that I should be using Cyanogen Mod; which is installed. But I've noticed a few perplexing issues which I'm hoping you clever guys might be able to help me out with.
1) Since Modding, my SD card is no longer showing up in "My Computer" when I click on the phone icon. It is still there according to the "Storage" options on the phone and it is populated, but not showing up in my computer.
2) We have a number of devices in our house. 10" tablets, 7" tablets & various android phones. All these show up when I go to Google store, however, since the root, mine is nowhere to be found and I have no idea what to do. I cannot add software old or new, unless I go down the torrent route. MY friend told me that I should install "[GAPPS][4.4.x/4.3.x] OFFICIAL Up-to-Date PA-GOOGLE APPS (All ROM's) [2014-06-08]" as this would solve my issue. So I installed it to my SD card, booted up with Vol up, Power on & home button, selected load zip.... = Fail
Look guys, I'm an old man who suffers from dyslexia, I have honestly tried my hardest, but I'm stumped.
I throw myself at your mercy and beg you for help.
Many thanks in advance.
Wulfrune

Wulfrune said:
Hello everyone.
I'm new to rooting, however, I have managed to root my SM-N9005. I followed a long and for me; difficult process, but I got there in the end. Odin, Tar file & SuperSU all led me to where I am now. My friend told me that I should be using Cyanogen Mod; which is installed. But I've noticed a few perplexing issues which I'm hoping you clever guys might be able to help me out with.
1) Since Modding, my SD card is no longer showing up in "My Computer" when I click on the phone icon. It is still there according to the "Storage" options on the phone and it is populated, but not showing up in my computer.
2) We have a number of devices in our house. 10" tablets, 7" tablets & various android phones. All these show up when I go to Google store, however, since the root, mine is nowhere to be found and I have no idea what to do. I cannot add software old or new, unless I go down the torrent route. MY friend told me that I should install "[GAPPS][4.4.x/4.3.x] OFFICIAL Up-to-Date PA-GOOGLE APPS (All ROM's) [2014-06-08]" as this would solve my issue. So I installed it to my SD card, booted up with Vol up, Power on & home button, selected load zip.... = Fail
Look guys, I'm an old man who suffers from dyslexia, I have honestly tried my hardest, but I'm stumped.
I throw myself at your mercy and beg you for help.
Many thanks in advance.
Wulfrune
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To make this clear.
1) Factory Reset your phone using odin and install latest firmware that can be downloaded here.
2) Flash your phone using odin. Just get rid of Cyanogen Mod first. (Install it later if you want)
3 After flashing stock rom, Check your SD card is it working or not.
4) If you want to root your phone you can go here and download appropriate file( Which is if you download latest firmware, it should be KK 4.4.2)
4) Flash the file using Odin.
5) If ONLY the problem of SD Card still occur, Try this one here.
Troubleshooting
1) If you are in stock rom and you dont have any problem with SDCARD, then it should be the CyanogenMod problem (I'd never install this rom so i don't know). You can ask on CyanogenMod Thread.

@Wulfrune :
in addition to @IzArsha post,
if you have problem with internal SD card, coming from CM/AOSP to TW rom,
you can try this.

IzArsha said:
To make this clear.
1) Factory Reset your phone using odin and install latest firmware that can be downloaded here.
2) Flash your phone using odin. Just get rid of Cyanogen Mod first. (Install it later if you want)
3 After flashing stock rom, Check your SD card is it working or not.
4) If you want to root your phone you can go here and download appropriate file( Which is if you download latest firmware, it should be KK 4.4.2)
4) Flash the file using Odin.
5) If ONLY the problem of SD Card still occur, Try this one here.
Troubleshooting
1) If you are in stock rom and you dont have any problem with SDCARD, then it should be the CyanogenMod problem (I'd never install this rom so i don't know). You can ask on CyanogenMod Thread.
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Thank you for the reply.
However, please understand that you're talking to someone with ZERO experience of rooting and in a nutshell..... I'm afraid I've almost no idea what you're talking about The way I usually get around this is to follow video advice.
I will try my very best to get around this problem, but it's abundantly clear to me that I'm in over my head and that it was clearly a huge mistake on my behalf messing around with the phone in the first place. I just HATE the way Samsung think that just because I bought their phone that they own a piece of me.
Given my above statement, I will of course understand if you've no wish to spoon feed me through this process..... But if you can be of further help, I will of course, be very grateful.
The main thing is, you had noble intentions and wanted to help and I think you sincerely for that.

antique_sonic said:
@Wulfrune :
in addition to @IzArsha post,
if you have problem with internal SD card, coming from CM/AOSP to TW rom,
you can try this.
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Thank you for getting back to me. I followed the instructions you outlined step by step, word for word, pay absolute attention to detail and the following id the result:
[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # restorecon -v -R /data/media
SELinux: Loaded file_contexts from /file contexts
SELinus: Skipping restorecon_recursive(/data/media)
[email protected]:/ #
Sadly, still no sign of the SD card in my computer
Any more ideas?
Thanks
Wulfrune

get rid of root and all will be ok :good:

Wulfrune said:
Thank you for getting back to me. I followed the instructions you outlined step by step, word for word, pay absolute attention to detail and the following id the result:
[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # restorecon -v -R /data/media
SELinux: Loaded file_contexts from /file contexts
SELinus: Skipping restorecon_recursive(/data/media)
[email protected]:/ #
Sadly, still no sign of the SD card in my computer
Any more ideas?
Thanks
Wulfrune
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Okay just forgot root method first. After you flash stock rom, still no Sd card shown on your computer? it might be your driver is not up to date. Download the PC driver here and reboot your pc and connect your phone and see how it goes shall we?

IzArsha said:
Okay just forgot root method first. After you flash stock rom, still no Sd card shown on your computer? it might be your driver is not up to date. Download the PC driver here and reboot your pc and connect your phone and see how it goes shall we?
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I think I might be running a newer version of the software that is being linked?
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Here's an update on the state of play .
I have upon advice here updated to Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones 1.5.29.0.
I have also changed out my 64gb SD and tried a different one. whilst it still didn't show up in my computer, it did enable me to load up Google's stock package, which in turn, via play store app on the phone lets me load apps again.
I have come to the conclusion that Cyanogenmod might not have been the best route for me and that I'd probably be better off without it. I'm pretty sure it may even go a long way to solving the issues I'm having with the SD card not showing up.
So..........
2 things.....
1) Can someone tell me the safe way to remove Cyanogenmod
&
2) Can someone please suggest a replacement that will fully work with the SM-N9005 please?
Many thanks for you help so far.
Wulfrune

[Guide][EASY][Marshmallow] Disable Force Encryption - No Ugly Corrupt on Boot

I seen a lot of Discussion On this topic, and found a really simple way to disable Forced Encryption and it also removes the warning at boot. This in NO WAY is my work at all. I am sharing this [FIX] FED-Patcher v7 (ForceEncrypt Disable Patcher) which was posted by @gladiac. Absolutely make sure you head over to his forum and hit the Thanks button. This works great
Screenshots Below
I have the option to encrypt the phone as you can see circled. I went into system with Root Explorer and was prompted for R/W access and obviously I granted it. Everything is working great!
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Preparation
Before proceeding, enable Developer options and MAKE SURE USB DEBUGGING IS ENABLED!!!
1. Download fed_patcher_v7-signed.zip and check here to verify the latest version
2. Download [BETA][2015.10.10] SuperSU v2.52 by @Chainfire
3. Download Whatever ROM you are going to use. I am currently running [ROM]【6.0】LightROM - Marshmallow【MRA58K】- 10/08/15
Instructions
1. Backup your SD Card, during this process, everything will be erased during the process
2. Reboot into TWRP, this is important that you actually have TWRP
3. Perform a Full Wipe by doing the following:
Press Wipe
[*] Press Advanced
[*] Click every check Box
[*] Wipe 3x for good measure
[*] Press Home button
[*] Press Wipe
[*] Press Format Data
[*] Type yes in the box to perform the format
[*] Perform this 3x for a good full wipe
4. Reboot TWRP (Do Not Install Super Su Yet)
5. Once Back In Recovery, On the computer, open My computer
6. Navigate to and open the Nexus 6 Drive
7. Drag the Zip files below to your Phone -
1) fed_patcher_v7-signed.zip
2) BETA-SuperSU-v2.50.zip
3) ROM Zip
If You are Having Trouble, take a look at the screen shots below
You Want to make sure you mount data if it is not, and make sure MTP is not disabled! Thanks @jamiejames and @aliasferno
8. Flash your ROM 1st (DO NOT BOOT AFTER FLASHING)
9. Wipe Dalvick Cache/Cache 3x
10. Flash fed_patcher_v7-signed.zip
11. Wipe Dalvick Cache/Cache 3x
12. Flash BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip
13. Reboot and Enjoy with no more red error sign during boot and no encryptionhttps://source.android.com/devices/tech/security/verifiedboot/verified-boot.html#user_experience
Supported Devices
Motorola Nexus 6 (shamu)
Version History
v1 - Initial version with HTC Nexus 9 WiFi (flounder) support
[*]v2 - Added Motorola Nexus 6 (shamu) support
[*]v3 - Added support for HTC Nexus 9 LTE (flounder_lte)
[*]v4 - Added support for signed boot-images
[*]v5 - Changed error handling to compensate for missing fstab files. Some roms seem not to ship with the complete set of boot-files from AOSP.
[*]v6 - FED-Patcher will enforce the same structure for the patched boot.img that the original boot.img had. Additionally, the kernel commandline will also be taken over. This should fix pretty much every case where devices would not boot after patching.
[*]v7 - FED-Patcher will now disable dm-verity in fstab to get rid of the red error sign on marshmallow roms.
What Do I need To Make This Work?
A supported device (Your nexus 6)
[*]An unlocked bootloader
[*]An already installed ROM with forceencrypt flag. (like cyanogenmod CM12.1)
[*]A recovery that includes busybox (TWRP, CWM)
How Do I Use it?
Follow Instructions above - This is the basic need to know information
[*]Make a thorough, conservative backup of your data if there is any on your device
[*]Go into your recovery (TWRP, CWM)
[*]Flash fed_patcher-signed.zip
[*]If your device is already encrypted (You booted your ROM at least once) you need to do a full wipe to get rid of the encryption. This full wipe will clear all your data on your data-partition (where your apps as well as their settings are stored) as well as on your internal storage so please, do a backup before. If you don't do a backup and want to restore your data... well... Call obama.
IMPORTANT: If you update your ROM you have to run FED-Patcher again because ROM-updates also update the boot-partition which effectively removes my patch. So, if you are on CM12.1 for example and you used my patch and do an update to a newer nightly you have to run FED-Patcher again. If you don't do so Android will encrypt your device at the first boot.
Is It Dangerous?
Well, I implemented tons of checks that prevent pretty much anything bad from happening. But, of course, we're dealing with the boot-partition here. Even though I tested FED-Patcher quite a lot there is still room for crap hitting the fan.
All Thanks To:
@gladiac - For Putting the OP together for the Nexus 9 and sharing this
[*]@rovo89 - for his xposed framework - I used some of his ideas by reading the source of his xposed installer flashable ZIP for FED-Patcher.
[*]@pbatard - for making (un)mkbootimg (dunno if he is on xda)

good work mate

Danvdh said:
good work mate
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Thanks Bro...Thanks for the ROM, I saw it's already updating. Thanks

Thanks for this! :good:

Herk718 said:
Thanks for this! :good:
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No Problem...

@gladiac mentioned he wasn't able to get system R/W access with v7. I'm not sure which SuperSU he was using earlier in the day but can you confirm? I'd like to make a couple edits to build.prop. thanks!

TY you for this info. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a milion

spunks3 said:
@gladiac mentioned he wasn't able to get system R/W access with v7. I'm not sure which SuperSU he was using earlier in the day but can you confirm? I'd like to make a couple edits to build.prop. thanks!
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I am decrypted, I have super user ...I was able to restore with titanium backup, I will see if I can edit the build.prop or just mount rw
edit: I was able to mount rw successfully in root explorer no issues
simunovic said:
TY you for this info. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a milion
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No problem
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

spunks3 said:
@gladiac mentioned he wasn't able to get system R/W access with v7. I'm not sure which SuperSU he was using earlier in the day but can you confirm? I'd like to make a couple edits to build.prop. thanks!
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I posted a few screenshots in post# 1, I could mount R/W from the system folder in Root Explorer, everything is working great for me

bdorr1105 said:
I posted a few screenshots in post# 1, I could mount R/W from the system folder in Root Explorer, everything is working great for me
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Very much appreciated!!! Now I wonder if Android pay works.. Something I'll test out later this week I suppose

spunks3 said:
Very much appreciated!!! Now I wonder if Android pay works.. Something I'll test out later this week I suppose
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It won't work unless you remove root
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Moved this from the development forum as there is no development, this is not your work, and it is a guide for this; this is better suited to a General forum.
Thread reopened on the basis that this is a guided collection of work.

Ok, this OP is more of a guide on how to use this tool, I am going to edit the OP and redirect it to the Forum that was in the Nexus 6...There was a mis-understanding on my part, I did not realize this was in the Nexus 6 Android Development already, this is just how to run it, and the steps to successfully flash and get rid of the warning before booting Android 6.0 and having a force decrypted set up form boot...

bdorr1105 said:
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As per Light Rom description it says Forced encryption is disabled. So If I install Light ROM, them there is no encryption right? or am I missing something?
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atrix4nag said:
bdorr1105 said:
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As per Light Rom description it says Forced encryption is disabled. So If I install Light ROM, them there is no encryption right? or am I missing something?
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There is no encryption, this is just an extra layer, if you flash kernels to make sure it doesn't force encryp, but you should be fine and not have to do this. This gets rid of the warning message at boot
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bdorr1105 said:
atrix4nag said:
There is no encryption, this is just an extra layer, if you flash kernels to make sure it doesn't force encryp, but you should be fine and not have to do this. This gets rid of the warning message at boot
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Just now installed light rom, installed custom ROM, and format data. so no more encryption on my phone, but I have the warning message at boot.
so following this method, I wont be having warning message, is that right?
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atrix4nag said:
bdorr1105 said:
Just now installed light rom, installed custom ROM, and format data. so no more encryption on my phone, but I have the warning message at boot.
so following this method, I wont be having warning message, is that right?
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I do not have the warning at boot doing this method. So yes, you should no longer have the warning
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If i follow the steps correctly and change my kernel will the corrupt boot screen return?
my plan is to use Xtrasmooth rom with Elite kernel.

Hucklebury said:
If i follow the steps correctly and change my kernel will the corrupt boot screen return?
my plan is to use Xtrasmooth rom with Elite kernel.
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I am not 100% sure if it will or not, with the kernel there is a chance it will, but I think you will be ok.. The splash screen is really more of an annoyance than anything else, but I think it will be ok.
At any rate, all you would have to do is flash just the fed_patcher_v7-signed.zip again

bdorr1105 said:
I am not 100% sure if it will or not, with the kernel there is a chance it will, but I think you will be ok.. The splash screen is really more of an annoyance than anything else, but I think it will be ok.
At any rate, all you would have to do is flash just the fed_patcher_v7-signed.zip again
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ok, thanks for the reply. i have tried many times to get rid of that ugly screen without success, ended up going completely stock M.

[SCRIPT] After a fresh install debloat apps from Google & Sony then install yours

HI ALL XPERIANCED
Since i use android, after a new installation, i was always trying to erase all unwanted applications. Manually from system or with titanium_backup.
But over time that was laborious, so i find this solution to do it by myself .
THE SCRIPTS AIM TO
FIRST
After flashing a new rom, totaly debloat applications from google and sony, then appropriating you your device.
Personnaly, i just need essential app like :
android : Phone; sms/mms/email; usb, multitask, gps, net browsing
sony apps : Album; music; video; radio; cybershot
google apps : Nothing ( natively a bloatware ? )
NEXT
It will move all bloatware under a new directory into /system/_keep_safe; which is easy to reinstall manually with a root explorer or with the restoration package.
/data/app
/etc/customization
/etc/product
/system/app
/system/media/audio/
/system/media/bootanimation.zip
/system/priv-app
/system/vendor
FINALY
You can install your own apps from external_sd and get a super leggera xperia device . Just check from attached image before and after the script.
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BEFORE LAUNCHING
YOU NEED A SONY XPERIA DEVICE
Tested ok on my xperia z1compact d5503 with stock/prerooted/dual-recovery lp .236
To download the debloating script and his restoration package
A working recovery
Working flash via TWRP and philz-touch; but after flashing always wipe cahe and dalvik-cache​Working flash via FlashFire​
YOU CAN ADD YOUR OWN APK
Applications will be copy to data/app so there can be uninstalled and media will be copy to there default location.
The easyest way is by dropping them into debloating package, under package.zip /system/app then /system/media
The second way is by editing the script called :SET_MY_MOD.sh in the front of package
Indeed, i prefer this solution which lightens the package and thus change the least possible file.​
Code:
YOU JUST NEED TO EDIT YOUR APK LOCATION, IN MY CASE, ALL COME FROM EXTERNAL_SD
### set your medias location
alarm="/external_sd/alarms/alarm.ogg"
notification="/external_sd/notifications/notification.ogg"
ringtone="/external_sd/ringtones/fired_up_feels_good.mp3"
bootanimation="/external_sd/_app/bootanimation.zip"
### set your applications location
launcher="/external_sd/_app/xmarshmallow_10.0.a.0.5.apk"
theme="/external_sd/_app/black_5.0.2.apk"
file_manager="/external_sd/_app/total commander_2.80b1.apk"
browser="/external_sd/_app/maxthon_4.5.6.1000.apk"
TEST IN ALL RISK KNOWLEDGE. PLAN A BACKUP BEFORE.
I join a restoration script in case of something doesn't work, it will restore all from debloating script.
All actions are logged into /system/_keep_safe/bloatwares.log
ALL CREDITS GO TO
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SUPPORTED DEVICES
sony xperia z1 compact .108 .757 .368 .236
TELL ME !?
UPDATE 08-06-2016
Aroma, available options stable !
Updated download link then you can vote for the poll
Thank you for the " thanks button " but I have mostly need confirmation on functioning ? and on which device ?
Aroma experimental option don't do anything; they are test fonction
XDA:DevDB Information
[SCRIPT] XPERIA BLOATWARES, Tool/Utility for the OEM Cross Device Development
Contributors
elshur
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 2016-06-08
Created 2016-04-29
Last Updated 2016-06-08

hi,
this is a great idea.
first debloat the rom and move the apk´s to an separate folder
and after that install the personal apk´s on the external sd card.
And all of that in only one step by flashing this zip...
Since now it took a long time to do that manually after flashing a new rom.
:good::good::good:

moonryder said:
hi,
this is a great idea.
first debloat the rom and move the apk´s to an separate folder
and after that install the personal apk´s on the external sd card.
And all of that in only one step by flashing this zip...
Since now it took a long time to do that manually after flashing a new rom.
:good::good::good:
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Thanks mate :fingers-crossed:
In fact i spend how many time with titanium backup, so with this script, notepad and 2minutes you can copy your defaults apps into data/app.
I'm trying to find a way to create a link to own apps ( maybe like Link2sd ), and the same for KK and MM, then the aroma package for later.

UPDATE 04 2106
feed back ?

elshur said:
UPDATE 04 2106
feed back ?
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Tried it with my Sony Tablet and MM. Got some issues:
- can't access developer settings
- menu/home button doesn't work

elshur said:
HI ALL XPERIANCED
FIRST
After flashing a new rom, totaly debloat applications from google and sony, then appropriating you your device.
Personnaly, i just need essential app like :
android : Phone; sms/mms/email; usb, multitask, gps, net browsing
sony apps : Album; music; video; radio; cybershot
google apps : Nothing ( natively a bloatware ? )
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I think it's better to keep it like this:
Android: only essetial apps like the ones you listed
sony app:remove all sony apps besides those essential ones to keep the rom working and not forced close/crash (even more bloat removal)
Google apps: play store and manager and maybe other essential ones to dl stuff from google
i think the idea here is to keep it as vanilla as possible like a nexus device i guess.
i think the debloatscript might need an update since MM has some new apps and some files might have changed names.
you've got a pretty good project going on there.
thanks for the hard work!!

JLowe said:
Tried it with my Sony Tablet and MM. Got some issues:
- can't access developer settings
- menu/home button doesn't work
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I just flashed the custom rom and afterwards the debloat script. Then you get these mentioned issues. If you flash the Rom, boot system and afterwards use the script it works fine for me. I am using the non-aroma zip.
How I can install an apk from internal storage?
BACKUP="/storage/emulated/0/download/Install/TB.apk"
...
cp $BACKUP /data/app
doesn't work
I can post an updated MM Script in the next days

frostmore said:
I think it's better to keep it like this:
Android: only essetial apps like the ones you listed
sony app:remove all sony apps besides those essential ones to keep the rom working and not forced close/crash (even more bloat removal)
Google apps: play store and manager and maybe other essential ones to dl stuff from google
i think the idea here is to keep it as vanilla as possible like a nexus device i guess.
i think the debloatscript might need an update since MM has some new apps and some files might have changed names.
you've got a pretty good project going on there.
thanks for the hard work!!
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Thanks for the support
In fact i just need a lightweight device. Finally i have found a Marshmallow list from Xperia X, then i will update the scripts.
Once the aroma script is finished, you can select the various apps that you wish to keep :highfive:
JLowe said:
I just flashed the custom rom and afterwards the debloat script. Then you get these mentioned issues. If you flash the Rom, boot system and afterwards use the script it works fine for me. I am using the non-aroma zip.
How I can install an apk from internal storage?
BACKUP="/storage/emulated/0/download/Install/TB.apk"
...
cp $BACKUP /data/app
doesn't work
I can post an updated MM Script in the next days
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* I hope you managed to restore from the script ?
BTW you must take care of the syntax or you can try :
/sdcard
/storage/sdcard0
/storage/emulated/0
* Thanks for the proposal, i have found a list for MM
* I will take a look at the develloper setting but from Lollipop there is no problems.
(The aroma doesn't do anything, it's under construction) Drop your script here

Thanks for the script, really useful.
Posting my experience on Z1 with rooted [ZIP][C6903] 14.6.A.1.236 Custom. DE, Pre-Rooted, XZDR-LB, Xposed Framework By motorazrv3 (thanks to him)
I used the script to manually remove some things to start with (Google Play apps) and all was ok
Then I moved priv-apps and most of apps (kept a few I wanted)
On reboot went into setup. Rebooted from there and hung on starting apps.
Then bootloops etc, all sorts of issues. In recovery moved the whole of the folders back and still had same problem (cleared davlik and cache)
Lost TWRP recovery to touchwiz (not sure how!). TWRP had a compressed backup, so needed that
I have always had a problem getting into fastboot and couldn't flash the TWRP img. Still no fastboot, tried everything searching xda and other sources
Sony flashtool connected OK, but couldn't see it let me flash .img, adb is fine. Use vol up to get into bootloader with blue led. Connected to usb with volume up etc, nothing no fastboot (waiting for device)
Anyway, rebooted to recovery again, and WTF - TWRP ! So restored last backup and all OK
Don't blame your script, but just letting others know, if you run on Z1 (.236 anyway) make sure you have a backup and are prepared for some hassle
But thanks elshr, I know a bit of linux scripting and it was good for learning. Have gone back to freeze / disable for now until I have some more time

UPDATE 01 06 2106
Aroma installer package is compatible with JB-KK-LP-MM-NP and is build with this 3 options :
DEBLOATING
Just chose which option you need to debloat ! then they will be move into /system/_keep_safe
Original build.prop is keep safe into /system/_keep_safe
The logging file goes into the same folder. If you need help, you should drop it in the thread @ xda
SET YOURS
If you have dropped your app & media in the package, they will move into /system/app & /system/media
If you have edited the set_yours.sh, it will be read then install your app into /data/app
If you have dropped your modded build.prop in the front of package, it will overwrite original build.prop
RESTORATION
Original build.prop will be restored then the bloatwares too, all at they default location.

UPDATE 06-06-2016
Aroma, available options stable !
Updated download link then you can vote for the poll
Thank you for the " thanks button " but I have mostly need confirmation on functioning ? and on which device ?

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Thanks for doing this. Been thinking of making one myself but you beat me to it. I'll help you out with answering whenever I can.

joeyhuab said:
Thanks for doing this. Been thinking of making one myself but you beat me to it. I'll help you out with answering whenever I can.
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Now that is a good thread, I do really hope people would ask here now instead of making separate threads.

Xadus said:
Now that is a good thread, I do really hope people would ask here now instead of making separate threads.
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We can ask the moderators to make this thread a sticky. So it will be always visible.

My device is rooted. I m use substratum in my device.. I m using a theme in substratum for 2 week ago but today I try to install & apply a new one but once I did that my device itself restart & Showing me a message " Android system load failed.. Your Data maybe corrupted , Please do a reset factory " but I want to back my device without loosing my data... What can I do. Please anyone help me..This is error

shafayetsabbir3 said:
My device is rooted. I m use substratum in my device.. I m using a theme in substratum for 2 week ago but today I try to install & apply a new one but once I did that my device itself restart & Showing me a message " Android system load failed.. Your Data maybe corrupted , Please do a reset factory " but I want to back my device without loosing my data... What can I do. Please anyone help me..This is error
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Substratum creates a folder in your internal sd card with a flashable file that you can rescue your system.
Boot your phone into twrp if you have one and flash that file.
If you don't have a recovery installed, than just boot into a recovery and again flash that file.

Is there any way to resolve this issue of feb patch not getting installed

ragav_lithun said:
Is there any way to resolve this issue of feb patch not getting installed
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Can you please give some more details? How are you installing the february patch?
Did you root your phone? Can you take a screenshot of the problem and upload it here?

varben said:
Substratum creates a folder in your internal sd card with a flashable file that you can rescue your system.
Boot your phone into twrp if you have one and flash that file.
If you don't have a recovery installed, than just boot into a recovery and again flash that file.
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I have twrp installed bro.. What to do now?

shafayetsabbir3 said:
I have twrp installed bro.. What to do now?
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Boot into twrp, find the folder substratum in your internal sd card and flash the rescue zip file. (Or uninstall, can't remember the exact name of the file)

I've bought a dux ducis flip cover. Any advice on how to turn on/off screen when open/close cover?

edgardurao said:
I've bought a dux ducis flip cover. Any advice on how to turn on/off screen when open/close cover?
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Is it a smart flip cover? Link to the product details?

Hello..
I love xperia sound enhancement instead of viper or atmos.
my question are:
1. have you try installing such as mod on Mia1? is it applicable on oreo?
2. do you have any mod version recommended for mia1?
3. i'd love if it's magisk friendly any suggest?
thanks in advance for the answer..

varben said:
Is it a smart flip cover? Link to the product details?
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Well I think it is: https://m.pt.aliexpress.com/item/32...32835263750&shortkey=bUvYjAfQ&addresstype=600
Any ideas?

varben said:
Boot into twrp, find the folder substratum in your internal sd card and flash the rescue zip file. (Or uninstall, can't remember the exact name of the file)
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bro r u sure it will work?
For now I don't have twrp install in my device but I will boot twrp but if I found no rescue file in substratum folder then?

edgardurao said:
Well I think it is: https://m.pt.aliexpress.com/item/32...32835263750&shortkey=bUvYjAfQ&addresstype=600
Any ideas?
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That doesn't look like a smart cover. So you can't use it to turn screen on/off by opening and closing the cover.
Sorry!

shafayetsabbir3 said:
bro r u sure it will work?
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Can you try it? It's safe to do it.

varben said:
Can you try it? It's safe to do it.
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Ok bro... I will try that tomorrow.. If it work then u save my life.. Actually there is lots of important data which I don't wants lose..

many people have faced with proximity sensor issue on devices such as redmi 3s, redmi note 3, note 4, redmi 4x, mi a1 and others ... the problem occurs when incoming calls, but xiaomi does not respond ... can someone look at the logs and fix this? Can someone help?
http://c.mi.com/thread-517279-1-1.html
http://c.mi.com/thread-294939-1-1.html
http://en.miui.com/thread-1341151-1-1.html
there's so many proximity sensor bug reports. Why does no one want to solve this problem? I have two devices (Mi a1, Redmy note 3 pro) with an incorrectly working proximity sensor.