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I am wanting to install the LG G Flex Split View mod by Bigfau on my rooted LG G2 but I do not know how to "Flash in recovery and reboot."
Can anyone help me through this process? I was reading up on the flash guide here on the forum and saw that I needed a custom recovery installed before flashing. Is this really needed to just add the split view feature? If so, how can I go about doing this?
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hiphiphooray said:
I am wanting to install the LG G Flex Split View mod by Bigfau on my rooted LG G2 but I do not know how to "Flash in recovery and reboot."
Can anyone help me through this process? I was reading up on the flash guide here on the forum and saw that I needed a custom recovery installed before flashing. Is this really needed to just add the split view feature? If so, how can I go about doing this?
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yea, unfortunately, a custom recovery is needed to flash any mods or zips. It does not work with stock recovery. The only thing you can flash with stock recovery is a rom, but since you need gapps and so on for the rom to work properly, you need a custom recovery.
I find TWRP the easiest recovery to work with, here's the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449679
There is no need for custom recovery... Use the Flash Gordon app from play store. All you need is root and busybox. You can flash zips but not ROMS..
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Hmmm, two different answers. Thanks for the quick replies though.
I don't think I need any roms, I am just trying to take the zip file mod in the link and get it working on my stock LG G2. I know it will work on the stock Verizon phone, but I have no idea how to do the flashing.
If I use an app from the play store, I read that it may, "lack the ability to wipe the Dalvik cache (affecting the JIT compiler)." Will this be a problem for me?
hiphiphooray said:
Hmmm, two different answers. Thanks for the quick replies though.
I don't think I need any roms, I am just trying to take the zip file mod in the link and get it working on my stock LG G2. I know it will work on the stock Verizon phone, but I have no idea how to do the flashing.
If I use an app from the play store, I read that it may, "lack the ability to wipe the Dalvik cache (affecting the JIT compiler)." Will this be a problem for me?
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Please listen to him then, but my experience is not the same.
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Please listen to him then, but my experience is not the same.
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I'll go ahead and try it out later today. I am not against installing a custom recovery if it is useful later. But I don't plan on installing any custom roms ever. Is there any use for a custom recovery outside of custom roms that cannot be accomplished by Flash Gordon App?
hiphiphooray said:
I'll go ahead and try it out later today. I am not against installing a custom recovery if it is useful later. But I don't plan on installing any custom roms ever. Is there any use for a custom recovery outside of custom roms that cannot be accomplished by Flash Gordon App?
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The ability to backup your device (make a NANDROID, as it is called). If you have a rooted device and intend to mess with it, I would say that a nandroid backup is a must . The good thing about a nandroid, something which Titanium Backup can't is to restore the whole system and boot. On the other hand, you might find some apps missing, so it's best to back up apps though Titanium Backup and your system/boot etc through Custom Recovery.
Oh and by the way, please tell me how the split-view thingy works once you have done it
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The ability to backup your device (make a NANDROID, as it is called). If you have a rooted device and intend to mess with it, I would say that a nandroid backup is a must . The good thing about a nandroid, something which Titanium Backup can't is to restore the whole system and boot. On the other hand, you might find some apps missing, so it's best to back up apps though Titanium Backup and your system/boot etc through Custom Recovery.
Oh and by the way, please tell me how the split-view thingy works once you have done it
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I have busybox installed and flash gordon ready to go. About to try it out now. Hopefully it works... /crossfingers
hiphiphooray said:
I have busybox installed and flash gordon ready to go. About to try it out now. Hopefully it works... /crossfingers
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I wish you a smooth, error-free process
Did not work with busybox + flash gordon. Seems the .zip contains some system files which are not able to be edited through flash gordon. I'll try to install a custom rom then I guess.
Will installing a custom recovery via this method work?
hiphiphooray said:
Did not work with busybox + flash gordon. Seems the .zip contains some system files which are not able to be edited through flash gordon. I'll try to install a custom rom then I guess.
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Before you do that try flashify its works very good just make sure you know how to edit long press
tbishop91 said:
Before you do that try flashify its works very good just make sure you know how to edit long press
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that link is for flashify What do you mean edit long press?
hiphiphooray said:
that link is for flashify What do you mean edit long press?
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To set split view whiich works wonders wen modding phones ? you have to set one of your nave bars to open it mine is set as the back button. Long press is why you just press the front nav bar in stead off tapping it. Correct me if im erong but i think you must also be running xposed installer with one of the g2 settings apps found in the playstore. I flashed split view using flashify and it works fine munis not being able to use the knock feature wen engaged.
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To set split view whiich works wonders wen modding phones ? you have to set one of your nave bars to open it mine is set as the back button. Long press is why you just press the front nav bar in stead off tapping it. Correct me if im erong but i think you must also be running xposed installer with one of the g2 settings apps found in the playstore. I flashed split view using flashify and it works fine munis not being able to use the knock feature wen engaged.
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I do not have xposed and holding down the back button launches the program for me.
The program works after installing it from recovery in TWRP, but after installation, I pressed wipe cache and it was in the process when my phone screen turned off. I couldn't get it to turn back on, and eventually just held down the power button for 10 seconds to get it to boot normally. It works now, but what can I do to avoid that happening again?
That im not too sure about wen i wipe my chace and dalvik it completes the action and just romdomly cuts the phone off. When ever your wiping i say the best thing to do is just too make sure you have a back in cases something goes wrong
Hi
I recently tried to install a theme from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/theme-systemui-themes-n910u-5-0-1-t3097608
for my note 4 910F.
I did all the steps (Copyd the apk, changed permissions to 644 than overwrote the original system ui apk, i made a backup of it, also have titanium backup)
after the install my phone now comes up with the msg Unfortunately systemui has stopped, every like 5 seconds.
i tried titaniums restore, wiping the cache from twrp and than a factory reset from twrp, but to no avail i fear i have broken my device any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Bear in mind that i rooted the phone yesterday so im new to this.
Thank you
Download the stock ROM from sammobile website and flash it using ODIN tool.
For flashing instruction, check YouTube or google.
kalaishere said:
Download the stock ROM from sammobile website and flash it using ODIN tool.
For flashing instruction, check YouTube or google.
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Thank you ill get back to you after the 8 hour download... fingers crossed.
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Thank you ill get back to you after the 8 hour download... fingers crossed.
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:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::good:
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:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::good:
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Thank you very much it worked perfectly.. even upgraded to 5.1.1
I have a few questions tho as im new to this: I messed around with it more before flashing the stock ROM and heres what i did. Managed to push the original systemUI.apk on the modified one, that resulted in my top statusbar dissapearing, but there were no more popups of systemui crashing. However i notice that the systemUI.apk is now not installed at all... atleast the phone does not recognizes it as already on the device So next i manually installed the systemUI apk, the original one. It went trough with the install but then the phone completely broke and any animation froze it. After that i did what u suggested.
So my questions are: What did i wrong when installing the custom theme ?
Why didn't pushing the original back/installing the original work ?
Why didn't i loose any of my apps photos contact details after installing the new Firmware ? (still have everything... not complaining its just weird how a new op system install didn't wipe my data)
Thank you so much again for Your great suggestion.
I'm Posting this because of all the confusion I see on the different forums on how to get this working. This WILL WORK as I've personally tested on three different versions of Android on the Nexus 6p, Samsung S3 and HP Touchpad.
The underlined steps are the gist of the process....
How to Install Viper4Android 2.5.0.5 on 6.x 7.0, 7.1
Download ViPER4Android_2.5.0.5_guitardedhero.zip
here's a personal google drive link
DOWNLOAD IT HERE https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3qV-scfklSkZEg0MDdZY3J4ZXM/view?usp=sharing
Boot into TWRP recovery and install/flash the ViPER4Android_2.5.0.5_guitardedhero.zip from recovery.
Reboot phone.
Use a file explorer with root access (Root explorer)
Go to the /vendor/etc/ directory on the device and rename audio_effects.conf to audio_effects.conf.bak (IF THE FILE EXISTS)
Open ViPER4Android FX
You may get a notification to install V4A driver. Select YES.
It may take some time to install V4A driver, it's doing its job and will finish soon. If Android gives an error that the app has stuck/stopped, select the wait option, don't force close it.
Make SURE that you've given Viper4Android Storage permissions
or you won't be able to load or save profiles
Check under Driver Status (in Viper4Android) to make sure it's enabled and processing. Like this: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3qV-scfklSkbGJMb0JkOWdwX0E/view?usp=sharing
Once the Driver installed message shows on screen, reboot.
CREDIT TO guitardedhero and androiding.how for making it simple and me for being pissed at the confusion to get this simple mod working for folks.
Most of this guide's steps were modified/originated from http://androiding.how/install-viper4android-nougat/
I attempted to simplify the steps because of all the confusion I see on forums, and make the instructions less wordy and more precise.
This works for you please just give me a thanks I've been on here for too many damn years to not have more than 17 thanks. Good luck everybody enjoy Android it's awesome
Can I get a copy of your audio.effect file? I don't have one I deleted it by mistake trying to edit it. Thanks
troyd28 said:
Can I get a copy of your audio.effect file? I don't have one I deleted it by mistake trying to edit it. Thanks
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Never needed to do anything with that file other than rename it before installing the Viper4android driver. If it's a fresh flash you should be good to go. Or you could just reflash the rom on top to fix any weird stuff you might have done trying to get it to work. It's really not that difficult to get this mod installed/set up.
My current ROM doesn't even have that file in vendor/etc if that helps.
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Never needed to do anything with that file. If it's a fresh flash you should be good to go. Or you could just reflash the rom on top to fix any weird stuff you might have done trying to get it to work. It's really not that difficult to get this mod installed/set up.
My current ROM doesn't even have that file in vendor/etc if that helps.
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Yea I tried reflash on top but the file is completely gone it doesn't come back I just need it to edit it to .bak or I don't need that file at all?
troyd28 said:
Yea I tried reflash on top but the file is completely gone it doesn't come back I just need it to edit it to .bak or I don't need that file at all?
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I don't think you need it at all. But always do backups before messing with things.
lmt1979 said:
Never needed to do anything with that file other than rename it before installing the Viper4android driver. If it's a fresh flash you should be good to go. Or you could just reflash the rom on top to fix any weird stuff you might have done trying to get it to work. It's really not that difficult to get this mod installed/set up.
My current ROM doesn't even have that file in vendor/etc if that helps.
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lmt1979 said:
I don't think you need it at all. But always do backups before messing with things.
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Yea I kinda screwed up on that part but I'll try to see if it works now without that file that you said to edit.
troyd28 said:
Yea I kinda screwed up on that part but I'll try to see if it works now without that file that you said to edit.
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It should, if not do a backup of your Rom, your apps and a backup with your launcher's backup utility and there's no worries. Then do a clean flash of the rom.
I just switched to Nova launcher from Apex and it will basically restore your widget locations even..it really makes it easy to clean flash. I'll dirty flash sometimes but if there's any funny business, back up and get a good clean rom flash going..
You should provide a download link. Had to search a bit to find it.
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Sonel Prabhakaran said:
You should provide a download link. Had to search a bit to find it.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
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Which download link? The first one? It should be available/shared with anyone.
Just tested it with Internet Explorer and it brought it up fine.
lmt1979 said:
Which download link? The first one? It should be available/shared with anyone.
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Oops! Speed read this thread. Misread that.
What is different about this and just installing deuteronomy zip https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862677226
I got it also working by doing the same as you describe here?!
jochem86 said:
What is different about this and just installing deuteronomy zip https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862677226
I got it also working by doing the same as you describe here?!
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The package I use is much simpler. It was provided by guitaredhero and doesn't include all of the other config files. I've not had luck with those nor tested those. The ARISE ZIPS simply haven't worked for me. If those work for you by all means use them. The smaller package has worked for me on numerous devices and android builds.
Simpler is better in my opinion. The old viper zips didn't require 20 + files to function.
Good luck!
Nougat 7.1.1 latest build nmf26f
Supersu and twrp(no kernel or rom)
Rooted just for adaway and v4a ,your method works,but for me it didnt install driver said i had no root,had to reboot once after changing the filename to audio effects.conf.bak and then it was installed own ,didnt ask to install when i opened the app
gobblegobbler said:
Nougat 7.1.1 latest build nmf26f
Supersu and twrp(no kernel or rom)
Rooted just for adaway and v4a ,your method works,but for me it didnt install driver said i had no root,had to reboot once after changing the filename to audio effects.conf.bak and then it was installed own ,didnt ask to install when i opened the app
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Hi, just sharing. Installing viper mod has been slightly tricky for me since nougat. I like Leviticus 1.3 and have it running with nmf26f. I always install viper after setting everything up and doing a back up since it's near impossible to get rid of the files once installed.
1. Install busy box stericson. Reboot.
2. Rename audio effects.con.bak Reboot.
3. Finally install 1.3.
4. Install black player from play, insert headphones and press play.
5. Open viper app and hooray, no drivers not installed message.
If I do not reboot after every step, it's almost guaranteed.
When enable for first time, music will disappear for a sec before hearing a slight difference. Adjust to your liking from there. I noticed if the music doesn't mute for that sec, Dolby atmos will just be lifeless when enabled or when switching to speaker mode and back to headset, no processing after.
Really weird.
Also, if developer options not enabled before installation, drivers won't install.
Learned from plenty of wipes and restoration.
Alternatively, there is a way to do this the systemless mode using Magisk.
Just install the Viper4Android module thats on the Magisk Manager app,
then I made a module that changes the "audio_policy_configuration.xml" file for the one I modded, using this reference http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68859212&postcount=23811
It works for all except on soundlcloud.
I have 2 diferent modules for 7.0 and 7.1.1 stock images if you need them
Papote3 said:
Alternatively, there is a way to do this the systemless mode using Magisk.
Just install the Viper4Android module thats on the Magisk Manager app,
then I made a module that changes the "audio_policy_configuration.xml" file for the one I modded, using this reference http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68859212&postcount=23811
It works for all except on soundlcloud.
I have 2 diferent modules for 7.0 and 7.1.1 stock images if you need them
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Hi, does this make the mod system wide except sound cloud? If so, could you share the 7.1.1? Thanks.
tropical cactus said:
Hi, does this make the mod system wide except sound cloud? If so, could you share the 7.1.1? Thanks.
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It works on all the apps I've tried.
Here's the magisk module, install using the magisk manager
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/584aa591ae861/v4a_fix_v2_7.1.1.zip
Papote3 said:
It works on all the apps I've tried.
Here's the magisk module, install using the magisk manager
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/584aa591ae861/v4a_fix_v2_7.1.1.zip
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Err, not sure what magisk is. Never used it before. Can't find it as an app in play. Would appreciate some help. Thanks.
tropical cactus said:
Err, not sure what magisk is. Never used it before. Can't find it as an app in play. Would appreciate some help. Thanks.
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Start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3473445
Basically magisk is similar to Xposed in that it can add mods to your ROM without having to flash entire Roms.
Magisk does not touch system, so magisk modules are systemless. Read the forum to find out
You basically flash magisk.zip and Magisk PHH Superuser in recovery,
Then install PHH Superuser app from play store
Then magisk manager apk from XDA
But please read first
Papote3 said:
Start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3473445
Basically magisk is similar to Xposed in that it can add mods to your ROM without having to flash entire Roms.
Magisk does not touch system, so magisk modules are systemless. Read the forum to find out
You basically flash magisk.zip and Magisk PHH Superuser in recovery,
Then install PHH Superuser app from play store
Then magisk manager apk from XDA
But please read first
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Thanks. I flashed superSU to root via twrp earlier on. Don't know what it means to flash it systemless. If I flash PHH superuser, will I be able to continue to use chainfire's flash fire to install official ROMs later? Been using it to upgrade since 7.0. I've used xposed mods a lot previously, so this magisk manager is like xposed app where you can download modules and install and enable them?
Yes i know i made a really stupid decision and huge mistake. I tried to install an update to my kayboard application and it installee it but it keeps force closing. Is there any way to get my stock keyboard back? I dont want to flash my stock image and go trough that process all over again so is there any way?
Thank you in advance
Currently i am using gboard but i really like my stock touchwiz keyboard
Ragazzza said:
Yes i know i made a really stupid decision and huge mistake. I tried to install an update to my kayboard application and it installee it but it keeps force closing. Is there any way to get my stock keyboard back? I dont want to flash my stock image and go trough that process all over again so is there any way?
Thank you in advance
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Which Android version? I can share it later.
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Which Android version? I can share it later.
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Wow really? Thank you man , and what is the process of installing it? And thanks again i really appreciate it
Ragazzza said:
Wow really? Thank you man , and what is the process of installing it? And thanks again i really appreciate it
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I have uploaded stock Samsung keyboard (Marshmallow) here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634741640 . Let me know if you can install it as normal.
If you cant and you are not rooted, let me know.
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I have uploaded stock Samsung keyboard (Marshmallow) here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634741640 . Let me know if you can install it as normal.
If you cant and you are not rooted, let me know.
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I installed it as normal apk, but it keeps force closing, yes i have root, what can i do now?
I even tried putting it in system/app/keyboard folder and putting right permissions but i still get force close :crying:
Ragazzza said:
I installed it as normal apk, but it keeps force closing, yes i have root, what can i do now?
I even tried putting it in system/app/keyboard folder and putting right permissions but i still get force close :crying:
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Go to system/app/app/SamsungIMEv3_SYSTEMUID_XT9/ and remove the .apk. Then put the apk you have downloaded in that folder and set correct permissions ( take a look at other apk permission for example). Then go to recovery, wipe cache & dalvik cache and then reboot.
Let me know if you still have problems.
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Go to system/app/app/SamsungIMEv3_SYSTEMUID_XT9/ and remove the .apk. Then put the apk you have downloaded in that folder and set correct permissions ( take a look at other apk permission for example). Then go to recovery, wipe cache & dalvik cache and then reboot.
Let me know if you still have problems.
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Ok i`ll try that, but i forgot to mention that i deleted arm folder for this apk, could that cause problems like this?
Ragazzza said:
Ok i`ll try that, but i forgot to mention that i deleted arm folder for this apk, could that cause problems like this?
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Yeah it could be.
I have made a flashable zip containing the whole folder.
Here it is: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120703393 .
Go to TWRP, mount /system and then flash this zip. Then wipe cache & dalvik-cache and reboot.
I made the flashable zip quick, hopefully you wont have issues lol.
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Yeah it could be.
I have made a flashable zip containing the whole folder.
Here it is: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120703393 .
Go to TWRP, mount /system and then flash this zip. Then wipe cache & dalvik-cache and reboot.
I made the flashable zip quick, hopefully you wont have issues lol.
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WORKING LIKE A ****ING CHARM
you saved me from using stupid Google keyboard, thank you very much! thank you for your effort i really appreciate that
Thank you once again really nice zip, everything went trough smoothly!
Here is the ss, all working fine after going trough every feature
Please, can U answer me: I do not have phone with me right now, cuz it is friends phone, i did installed above Stock Nougat 7.1.1 Rom which name is Odyssey Nougat Rom on J5 2016 FN. Now, my friend like that Rom but he doesn't like Samsung Keyboard port from N8... He need keyboard like it was on Stock Rom or one which looks like Xperia Phonepad keyboard. I tried everything, installed Xperia apk keyboard, but nothing works. Keyboard shows on System/Language and Keyboard settings but can not be activated.... That is shorter story Any help would be really appreciated. Thank U very much. Just in case, ill post this post on some other treads or/and on separate thread as well.
I finally downloaded the .apk for my Samsung J5 2016 (later a whole folder, because I realised that it was removed; TWPR closes ) but I can't install it Paidverts.apk that I've installed the same way (not from Play store) works...
What (else) can I do? Thanks for your help.
I flashed a rom everything fine but now i want to flash gapps and magisk but they are not showing up in twrp. I tried a few things mounting again. Am i doing it wrong or is it something else? I hope one of you guys can help me with this.
Thanks in advance,
Michel
MICH3L_PRO said:
I flashed a rom everything fine but now i want to flash gapps and magisk but they are not showing up in twrp. I tried a few things mounting again. Am i doing it wrong or is it something else? I hope one of you guys can help me with this.
Thanks in advance,
Michel
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Go to install and youll need to find the gapps mostly you see it already if not go to the location were you installed it. You shouldnt unzip the file without twrp. Make also sure you installed it.
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Go to install and youll need to find the gapps mostly you see it already if not go to the location were you installed it. You shouldnt unzip the file without twrp. Make also sure you installed it.
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Hello thank you for your post, thats the problem i know how to install but when i go to the folder where i moved the zip files, i don't see them. This is very strange...
I got it!
I didn't fix it but i just mounted usb storage and moved magisk and g apps to usb storage.