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[TUTORIAL] How to enable cost saving option in conversations.apk

Hello everyone!
In this tutorial i will show you how to enable the hidden cost saving feature on your Xperia device!
What does this features?
It's actually an embed feature of the Xperia conversations.apk but it's hidden by default, at least on some versions of roms (conversations.apk extracted from Global & Greek FTF files have this option enabled by default).
What does, is to convert certain letters. This way, when you writing for example a message in greek or in polish, instead of having 70 characters per message, you will have 160, so you will not have to spend extra money.
Pretty cool, nah?
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Let's see now how to make it:
Requirements:
You must know how to decompile/compile and sign and apk.
Notepad++
The Conversations apk (deoxeded).
Procedure:
1. Decompile the Conversations.apk
2. Navigate to res/ values/ bools.xml and open the file using Notepad++
3. As you can see the following values are set to false by default.
<bool name="character_conversion">false</bool>
<bool name="character_conversion_visibility">false</bool>
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Set them to true
<bool name="character_conversion">true</bool>
<bool name="character_conversion_visibility">true</bool>
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4. Now save the file and exit.
5. Next thing to do is navigate to res/ xml / default_settings.xml ; Open the file using Notepad++
6. As you can see the following values are set to false by default.
<setting key="character-conversion" runtime="true">false</setting>
<setting key="character-conversion-visibility" runtime="false">false</setting>
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Set them to true
<setting key="character-conversion" runtime="true">true</setting>
<setting key="character-conversion-visibility" runtime="false">true</setting>
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7. Now save the file and exit.
8. Recompile your apk
9. Sign the apk
10. Enjoy!

Gonna use it in my rom
Thanks

great!
but i think it is only useful for letter-based language, not for the others like Chinese...
cuz when it over 70l it still turn to 2 pieces of sms...

Congrats
You are on portal now

can i use it for arabic language???

I don't use Sony's messaging app, but I would like to see an xposed module for this

Nice...
I tried like this:
From this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39147343&postcount=1
Went to:
/Data/Data/com.sonyerricsson.conversations/shared_prefs
Edit the file:
com.sonyericsson.conversations_preferences.xml
Changed the
<boolean name="semc_pref_key_character_conversation" value="false" to "true"
Until know never show the warning and the number of SMS that i have wrote and sent...
Works in the same, right?

@DaRk-L0rD
Is in bool.xml of Conversations.apk the option to disable by default "Delivery Report"?

Lc1975 said:
Nice...
I tried like this:
From this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39147343&postcount=1
Went to:
/Data/Data/com.sonyerricsson.conversations/shared_prefs
Edit the file:
com.sonyericsson.conversations_preferences.xml
Changed the
<boolean name="semc_pref_key_character_conversation" value="false" to "true"
Until know never show the warning and the number of SMS that i have wrote and sent...
Works in the same, right?
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Its nothing happen...?
Sent from my LT26ii using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

If someone doesn't want to play with apktool, there is simpler way:
Go to /data/data/com.sonyerricsson.conversations/shared_prefs/com.sonyerricsson.conversations_preferences.xml
At the end of that file add the following line, so it should look like this:
Code:
<boolean name="character-conversion-visibility" value="true" />
</map>
And now character conversion option appears in the settings.

Works for me....

Sorry to write it but why for God's sake someone have to decompile conversations.apk to do so? All you have to do is turn off spell-check in Language and Input settings, then use only ASCII characters (english alphabet) when typing the message. That way you won't be limited to use only 70 characters, I'm doing it this way myself.

@kontini yes mate, it's there
@Lc1975 works this way too but do you have the option in the Settings this way?
@eLGi what if someone wants to have both? Also who builds rom maybe just wants to add this feature too!

No option in the settings....
For me a (real newbie) what i did was more simple...

Would it be the same to extract the conversations.apk from a Global or Greek FTF files and replace with it the current conversation.apk file ?

removed

make it withe overlay
hi
i extract a rom from z1 and where's i found com.sonyericsson.conversations-res.apk in /system/vendor/overlay and moded it like activate all option
it's attached you copy it to /system/vendor/overlay and you change permission to rw-r-r-- and reboot il wil work perfectly it work for 4.3 and 4.4
here is screenshot
see my TUTO here

[GUIDE] [ROOT][5.0.x] Enable whatsapp call feature

TESTED ON XT1068 WITH 5.0.2
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REQUIREMENTS
A rooted device
Latest whatsapp apk from whatsapp.com/android
Android 5.0.x
STEPS
Install the latest apk.
Open any root explorer (es file explorer preferred ) and navigate to "/data/data/com.whatsapp/shared_prefs/com.whatsapp_preferences.xml".
Add these 2 lines inside <map> and </map>.
Code:
<boolean name="call" value="true" />
<string name="call_allowed">all</string>
Save changes
​
Then go to Settings/Apps/Whatsapp and force stop it.
Open the app again :3
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carlos_esteven said:
TESTED ON XT1068 WITH 5.0.2
* * * DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK * * *
​
REQUIREMENTS
A rooted device
Latest whatsapp apk from whatsapp.com/android
Android 5.0.x
STEPS
Install the latest apk.
Open any root explorer (es file explorer preferred ) and navigate to "/data/data/com.whatsapp/shared_prefs/com.whatsapp_preferences.xml"
Add these 2 lines anywhere in the file but within the <map></map> and save
Code:
<boolean name="call" value="true" />
<string name="call_allowed">all</string>
​
Then go to Settings/Apps/Whatsapp and force stop it.
Open the app again :3
​
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"Add these 2 lines anywhere in the file but within the <map></map>"
I would re-word this if I were you, since the implication reads as if you are telling us to add these lines anywhere BUT inside <map>and </map> ("anywhere but" is the same as "anywhere EXCEPT", in proper English grammar).
Many thanks

gnubash said:
"Add these 2 lines anywhere in the file but within the <map></map>"
I would re-word this if I were you, since the implication reads as if you are telling us to add these lines anywhere BUT inside <map>and </map> ("anywhere but" is the same as "anywhere EXCEPT", in proper English grammar).
Many thanks
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Thanks for the correction

it wont work, nobody called my before. i think that is the problem. Can someone give me a call so i can have this. +541137855820 argentina
THANKS!

If anyone have calling feature than please call me on +919725555988

Someone called me but i missed it, sorry for that.
Can anyone please call me again on +919725555988

I got calling feature by this method but call just disconnects
Status shows canceled
?

I used rooting method(Used ES root explorer to change XML code) to enable interface of voice call 5 days back & got the interface too. Exactly on Sunday 9 pm the interface change back to normal interface(without call). Then after i tried to change the XML code but it automatically changes to initial one. Now i lost the interface.
And also i did got two call yesterday but still interface did't changed. Does anyone have same problem ?
(NOTE : THERE IS CHANGES IN XML CODE IN LATEST VERSION 2.11.536)

I changed the xml file but didn't get the calling UI. A friend call me we talk for 2 mins but still don't get this feature.

Guide: edit build.prop to display all apps in dual window

This article is taken from the following post (which will require translation): http://lgviet.com/forum/threads/huo...-thị-tát-cả-úng-dụng-hai-của-sỏ.54907/
By default enabling dual window only allows you the option to add a handful of apps. By modifying 5 lines to =true instead of =false you will be able to add ANY app installed on the device to the dual window. I've tested this on my H901. I'll also include a copy of the edited build.prop but I'm on V20J.....if you are not then you are probably better off modifying your own build.prop.
What does this require?
1) adb pull /system/build.prop
2) edit the build.prop to match below
3) do an adb shell, su to root and run "mount -o remount,rw /system" to make your system read/write instead of only read only.
4) rename /system/build.prop to build.prop.bak
5) adb push your modified build.prop to /system
6) type "diff /system/build.prop.bak /system/build.prop" in adb shell and verify the only changes are the 5 expected.
7) reboot. If for some reason it doesn't boot don't panic...you can get into twrp and copy the build.prop.bak back over the modified build.prop then reboot and start back at step 1.
8) press the app switching button and select the "dual window" button....you will now see you can scroll through ALL your apps to put in either the top or bottom window.
When you edit your build.prop the lines will NOT be in the same order as the example. You will need to do a search on each line so you can modify it. If you use the premodifed file attached make sure you remove .txt from the end of the filename which was required to attach it to the post.
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famewolf said:
This article is taken from the following post (which will require translation): http://lgviet.com/forum/threads/huo...-thị-tát-cả-úng-dụng-hai-của-sỏ.54907/
By default enabling dual window only allows you the option to add a handful of apps. By modifying 5 lines to =true instead of =false you will be able to add ANY app installed on the device to the dual window. I've tested this on my H901. I'll also include a copy of the edited build.prop but I'm on V20J.....if you are not then you are probably better off modifying your own build.prop.
What does this require?
1) adb pull /system/build.prop
2) edit the build.prop to match below
3) do an adb shell, su to root and run "mount -o remount,rw /system" to make your system read/write instead of only read only.
4) rename /system/build.prop to build.prop.bak
5) adb push your modified build.prop to /system
6) type "diff /system/build.prop.bak /system/build.prop" in adb shell and verify the only changes are the 5 expected.
7) reboot. If for some reason it doesn't boot don't panic...you can get into twrp and copy the build.prop.bak back over the modified build.prop then reboot and start back at step 1.
8) press the app switching button and select the "dual window" button....you will now see you can scroll through ALL your apps to put in either the top or bottom window.
When you edit your build.prop the lines will NOT be in the same order as the example. You will need to do a search on each line so you can modify it. If you use the premodifed file attached make sure you remove .txt from the end of the filename which was required to attach it to the post.
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OR..... With root, just go to /system/build.prop with any root file explorer, find persist.splitwindow.support_all=false and change false to true....

nuevosean said:
OR..... With root, just go to /system/build.prop with any root file explorer, find persist.splitwindow.support_all=false and change false to true....
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I can't guarantee that just that one line change is going to fully do the same thing given the original poster changed 5 lines. Are you able to scroll up and down through all your apps and drag whatever one you want to the top or bottom window with only the one line changed?

famewolf said:
I can't guarantee that just that one line change is going to fully do the same thing given the original poster changed 5 lines. Are you able to scroll up and down through all your apps and drag whatever one you want to the top or bottom window with only the one line changed?
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Absolutely. I did this about 2 months ago when I first got the phone, and again when I got the marshmallow update.

nuevosean said:
Absolutely. I did this about 2 months ago when I first got the phone, and again when I got the marshmallow update.
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lol, how'd you get the battery to show on the home button on the bottom middle icon of the screen.

dannieloco said:
lol, how'd you get the battery to show on the home button on the bottom middle icon of the screen.
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xposed battery home module.

dannieloco said:
lol, how'd you get the battery to show on the home button on the bottom middle icon of the screen.
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Yeah, you have to be rooted with xposed framework. The module is called "battery home button".

nuevosean said:
Yeah, you have to be rooted with xposed framework. The module is called "battery home button".
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Thanks. I went ahead and installed it

dannieloco said:
Thanks. I went ahead and installed it
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no problem man. sharing info is what this site's all about...

[Guide] About cannot click into Developer Options - Solution

There are some ROMs cannot click into Developer Options and then the app stops responding.
These ROMs have been updated for several times but the problem still not be solved.
Here is one of the solutions for you:
1. Download the ROM you want.
2. Double click it and click into "system".
3. Copy "Build.prop" to desktop or another folder you prefer.
4. Open "Build.prop" you copied with "notepad.exe", find and delete the following words and then save the file:
"ro.frp.pst=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/config"
5. Replace the original file "Build.prop" with the one you revised just now.
6. Flash the new ROM as normal, finally you will find that you can go into Developer Options successfully !
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Or you could just edit build.prop right from your devic without a root enabled file browser. And instead of deleting the string you can put a # between so#ro and reboot and the problem is solved and it's much simpler.

se7ensde said:
Or you could just edit build.prop right from your devic without a root enabled file browser. And instead of deleting the string you can put a # between so#ro and reboot and the problem is solved and it's much simpler.
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Could you tell me which app can revise dev without root? Thanks~

Use Something like "Build Prop Editor", its 57.45 times easier

Im_Mattgame said:
Use Something like "Build Prop Editor", its 57.45 times easier
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“Build Prop Editor” also needs to use after root.
It seems that no apps can edit build.prop without root.

adrian2015 said:
“Build Prop Editor” also needs to use after root.
It seems that no apps can edit build.prop without root.
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I think it was a typo & he meant "with a root editor".

[ROM][H818][5.1] Satan OS - Best custom rom with UX 5.0 framework

Note: This is not my work its from 4pda. Here is the link: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=674632&st=4260#entry54442872
Disclaimer: I or xda will not be responsible for anything happens to your device.
Features:
firts lollipop rom with UX 5.0 framework so its like using nougat rom
rom runs on top of v10e software update
Its pre rooted
xposed and viper4android can be installed. Not pre installed
Dual Window for all apps
60fps FHD video recording
Slow Motion video recording
Mini view
and more
Download link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_qeVuuE99zhTlZ6clRmQmNTOFE/view?usp=sharing
Installation:
Extract the rar file
Move the downloading "system.img" file to the root of your phone's internal storage
Once this has been done, POWER OFF your phone normally and disconnect from PC. After LED stops blinking (OFF properly), Hold the UP VOLUME key and re-insert the USB cable from your PC to your phone. If done correctly, you should see DOWNLOAD MODE in small font in middle of the screen. it will then display another screen with text: FIRMWARE UPDATE (a USB logo) a warning to not unplug and a status bar at 0%.
On a windows PC, Start a command prompt (Start > Run > cmd) and navigate to the unzipped contents folder of LG Root (which is downloaded for LG g4 Root process). (On my PC, the command prompt line after navigation to my unzipped folder looks like C:\Users\star\Desktop\LG_Root\ ).
Let's verify the COM port your phone is connected to. double click the file "ports.bat" in LG_Root folder. Look for the COM number that corresponds to "DIAG1". **WRITE DOWN / REMEMBER THE COMM PORT NUMBER!** Let's assume it's COM3. Click any key/exit this window now...
copy/paste or type this command MAKING SURE THE RIGHT COMM NUMBER IS ENTERED: Send_Command.exe \\.\COM3
You should see Author: blog.lvu.kr and SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE on 2 lines followed by a hashtag (#). If you are up to this point, type id and press ENTER
You should get back some text starting with "uid=(0)root gid=(0)root".
If it worked for you, from here run the command below (copy/paste next to the # and press ENTER)
dd if=/data/media/0/system.img bs=8192 seek=55296 count=529920 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
If you've done this correctly, as soon as you've pressed ENTER, you'll see a blinking cursor, probably for a few minutes. Basically the pre-rooted system image you are FLASHING to your phone is being written, so it may take a few minutes. When complete, you should see #. If you see this, it's DONE! Type LEAVE (in CAPS)and press ENTER. Your phone should then restart... Here's mine, it worked like charm!
Overview of the ROM: https://youtu.be/0GZOYGbjFl4
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h815?why only 818 dude

[email protected] said:
h815?why only 818 dude
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only for the dual sim model. h815 got bootloader unlock and got lot of custom rom...

looks nice.
currently im (H818p)on Nougat stock.
if i want to try this rom, how i do it?

dark.blue said:
looks nice.
currently im (H818p)on Nougat stock.
if i want to try this rom, how i do it?
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you need to flash the marshmallow rom in the nougat thread to revert back to marshmallow after that flash lollipop kdz and follow the above instruction

I am on stock MM V20h can I upload this rom? Do I need to downgrade to LP? Can I go back to stock MM after trying this rom?
thanks for the answers

LPK_CZ said:
I am on stock MM V20h can I upload this rom? Do I need to downgrade to LP? Can I go back to stock MM after trying this rom?
thanks for the answers
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you need to downgrade to LP to try this rom. after trying you can revert back to marshmallow

safwan ck said:
Note: This is not my work its from 4pda. Here is the link: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=674632&st=4260#entry54442872
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Excellent rom for H818,great battery life normal usage about 14hrs

Just wondering do I need to upgrade my phone to v10e first?before installing this ROM?