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I'm having very low volume even at max when listening to music with headphones. Are you experiencing the same?
I haven't had this issue.
what music app are you using? try the stock app with SRS WOWHD in equalizer.
simplistian said:
what music app are you using? try the stock app with SRS WOWHD in equalizer.
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is the stock app called "Music"?
i couldnt find a setting with equalizer.. in fact i couldnt find any settings in this app..
iamelton said:
is the stock app called "Music"?
i couldnt find a setting with equalizer.. in fact i couldnt find any settings in this app..
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try to play a song first, then hit the menu button, you won't see the settings in playlists.
simplistian said:
try to play a song first, then hit the menu button, you won't see the settings in playlists.
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got it.. thx!
iamelton said:
got it.. thx!
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No luck for me. I have installed the Honeycomb Music app and removed the Froyo app. This one doesn't have much at all in settings. Anyone else?
Also my loud speaker and phone speaker are simply not loud enough. Any noise at all nearby and I cannot hear the caller talking. Do you think there will be fixes for this?
GolfCranK said:
No luck for me. I have installed the Honeycomb Music app and removed the Froyo app. This one doesn't have much at all in settings. Anyone else?
Also my loud speaker and phone speaker are simply not loud enough. Any noise at all nearby and I cannot hear the caller talking. Do you think there will be fixes for this?
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I suggest to get the stock Music app back, your will be surprised by the SRS WOWHD equalizer with a good earplug
Try experimenting with the values in /system/etc/hwVolumeFactor.cfg. I haven't tried modifying this as I don't have an issue but I'm sure it's what you're looking for. It only has values for wired headset and speaker though, so whether speaker is both earpiece and loudspeaker or just loudspeaker I don't know. Give it a go and post your results.
@stockwell
You are right.
You have to increase the value "wired_headset". I changed mine from 60 to 70 and now it works prefectly with my on-ear headset. A bit too loud at max though.
If you need assistance feel free to ask ;-)
@AliWam- Please give instructions. Will be appreciated.
Hi !
Do i need to root my phone to change the value to 65 or above?
I cant save the changes because the mapp is write protected
Hey,
I'm sorry for the late reply, quite busy these days.
I take no responsibility for any harm that comes to your phone as a result of applying this mod.
1. You need a rooted device (e.g. z4root), Busybox[1] installed and a text editor (e.g. Text Editor from Market).
2. Open /system/etc/hwVolumeFactor.cfg in the text editor, replace the value(s) as you like and save it as a new file e.g. /mnt/sdcard/myVol.cfg. The file might look like this:
Code:
speaker=80
wired_headset=70
3. Remount the related partition writeable:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /system
4. Copy your new file and replace the old system file:
Code:
cp /mnt/sdcard/myVol.cfg /system/etc/hwVolumeFactor.cfg
5. Reboot your phone and then the new values should be applied.
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[1]I'm not sure if you really need Busybox installed for these steps.
no sdk
To change the volume without the SDK (not use console command).
- install on your computer AndroidCommander
- in the phone menu choose the "applications / developer / debugging usb"
- connect phone to a PC
- run AndroidCommander on your computer.
- find / system / etc / hwVolumeFactor.cfg in AndroidCommander (right panel is a telephone system files)
- copy the file "VolumeFactor.cfg" to your computer and change values
- in the left window AndroidCommander find the edited file and move (copy) to "/ system / etc / hwVolumeFactor.cfg" on the window phone.
- disconnect the phone and restart
In this way you can change other files, but be careful .
Guys, i try all this even tho my phone is rooted when i paste my new file says its read only and when i try at android commander it says not rooted even tho it is i checked with root checker !!
any ideas ?
ektorgre said:
Guys, i try all this even tho my phone is rooted when i paste my new file says its read only and when i try at android commander it says not rooted even tho it is i checked with root checker !!
any ideas ?
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I had no success changing the values in the file / system / etc / hwVolumeFactor.cfg using "es explorer" so upon advice in another thread I bought Root Explorer in the Market and it works. Once you are in the etc folder press the Mount R/W button and then you can edit the .cfg file by longpressing on it. It will auto create a backup. I increased my values to 99 and 70.
I also found from a poster here that the stock music player has an equalizer that you only see once you select a track to play. The default setting is very quiet but the SRS WOWHD is much better. Happy listening
Sorry for my silliness in advance guys. I can't make Android Commander work. It says "device not found". Have any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?
Alexcxvtr said:
Sorry for my silliness in advance guys. I can't make Android Commander work. It says "device not found". Have any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?
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Make sure you have debugging enabled on the phone:
Go to settings > applications > development
Then enable USB debugging.
Poulsen8r said:
Make sure you have debugging enabled on the phone:
Go to settings > applications > development
Then enable USB debugging.
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Thanks for the quick response. I do have usb debugging enabled. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong whatsoever. Any other ideas?
Computer:
Is the SDK installed and did you set your path variables?
Have you installed the ADB driver for the phone?
Phone:
Do you have busybox?
Root?
Exclusive MODDED ROM EQS-v2.0M
CS968 a RK3188 ChipSet Based TVBoX
AKA: TV01 [GeekBuying] CR11s [CloudNET2GO]
THIS VERSION HAS NATIVE 1080P KERNEL, NOT SAME AS V1.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
WE JUST LEARNED THERE ARE A FEW CS968/TV01/CR11s MODELS equipped with different WIFI/BT MODULES.
Thanks to dFenix we figured this out. [More info]
THIS ROM IS FOR AP6210 WIFI CHIP bundled devices, MAINBOARD VERSION 2.
So if you try this rom on other models you may loose your wifi connection.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
THIS IS KIND OF BETA/ALPHA FIRMWARE OR WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT.
CURRENTLY I HAVE EXPERIENCED NONE PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS EVERYTHING INCLUDING 1080P MODE WORKS FINE.
THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE ROM BECAUSE THERE ARE A FEW THINGS FACTORY FIRMWARE HAS NOT.
SYSTEM IS SAME AND NOTHING HAS BEEN MODIFIED EXCEPT SUPERUSER and BUILD.PROP, SO IF THERE IS A BUG THEN THAT IS FIRMWARE RELATED THIS ISN'T SUPER DUPER FIRMWARE AND DOESN'T HAVE SPECIAL KERNEL OR RECOVERY, EVERYTHINGS IS STOCK.
NOTE : LIBMEDIA.SO REPLACED, READ BELOW...
Factory Date : 09-12-2013 from CloudNET based CR11/s
Modification Date: 21-12-2013
NOTICE: THIS IS FOR 2 MPX VERSION, NOT FOR 5 MPX
You may harm your device, if you flash this firmware to 5 mpx camera version.
LCD Display density has been set to 240, if you need smaller icons and texts you can easily change by using preinstalled DPI changer program (May need root permission after first start).
Features:
Rooted [ You may notice a bit difference than v1 version, but it is normal ]
Build tweaks
TCP Tweaks (Buffering etc...)
Networking Tweaks
Wifi Tweaks (Signal etc...)
Multimedia Tweaks
Streaming Tweaks
HW Video Acceleration by default
Spoofed as Galaxy S3
Date format set to European
Timezone Europe GMT +1
Renewed bootanimation
Renewed wallpaper
Add: SuperSU.apk (Updated)
Add: LuckyPatcher (Updated)
Add: RootBrowser (NEW)
Add: OGYoutube with downloader [ Original YouTube still can be apartly installed ]
Add: Dolphin Browser 10.1.2
Add: Android Weather
Add: JetAudio
Add: Blueput Droid (NEW)
Add: Texdroider DPI (NEW)
Add: BSPlayer FREE (NEW)
Add: Cifs Manager (NEW)
Add: ESFile Explorer (NEW)
Add: Patched Libmedia.so (Many thanks hillyu from FreakTab, More info)
Updated : AddAway (Update)
Removed : All of useless chinese media stuff
Removed : Chrome
Removed : Search Box
Removed : Google Stuff (Search, maps, gmail, talk)
Removed : Email
Removed : XBMC Installer (Not everyone's taste)
Removed : A few more crap...
Exclusive test modules : Tun, Cifs*, NFS, NTFS and Xpad these modules are not installed by system, must be done manually from console/terminal.
Included CIFS MANAGER can do it for you, you don't need to install from terminal.
Exlusive bootanimation (Renewed)
Good working Remote Control.
Faster Internet browsing, smoother streaming, Very nice playing 1080p media from NAS DRIVE
*: It seems cifs module won't work properly, it is interesting because it was allright with K-R42 device but I'll search for it.
v2.0M CHANGES
NEW*: MultiWindow
*Needs Xposed Framework to be installed completely.
NEW*: Xposed Framework Installer
*Installation must be done via program self, then after reboot you may download modules as much as you want
REPLACED : BSPLAYER-> MX PLAYER FREE - No Codec pre-installed
REMOVED : JETAUDIO
UPDATE : LUCKY PATCHER, ADAWAY
UPDATE : DOLPHIN BROWSER 10.2.1
Re-Add : RKVideo player, RKExplorer
A few fixes that causes problems.
More optimized video playback (about 40 mbps mkv from network drive), more stable system.
LCD Density set to : 160 (Smaller icons and texts by default)
A little bit faster than 2.0 version.
Feel free to test or build new one, no words for future updates or versions etc.
FLASH WITH YOUR OWN RISK, I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY FLASHING OR AFTER.
AnTuTu Results
Devhost / Mirror
password : cs968eqs
Firmware flashing guide.
[ HD QUALITY BOOT ANIMATIONS... ]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2612221
hi
Hi Equancy,
Is a small community of CS968 users here: freaktab.com/forumdisplay.php?165-CS968-CR11s-amp-similar-sticks
Would you like to share this rom there too?
fakotibor said:
Hi Equancy,
Is a small community of CS968 users here: freaktab.com/forumdisplay.php?165-CS968-CR11s-amp-similar-sticks
Would you like to share this rom there too?
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Hi,
Yeah, it seems not much users have CS968 here in XDA but, I'm a member of XDA-Dev and I share what I have here, but you may share this thread on freaktab as yours if you wish.
I have no account on FreakTab and I don't think I may able to manage this thread on multiple forums.
So, I can answer questions only here and also publish updates of my rom.
Thanks for your interest.
Hi Equancy, I cant download this file.
(Error no: 1) Connection failure : User 'proxy_iamheman' has exceeded the 'max_user_connections' resource (current value: 10)
What seems to be the issue. please fix the link. Thanks.
resansid said:
Hi Equancy, I cant download this file.
(Error no: 1) Connection failure : User 'proxy_iamheman' has exceeded the 'max_user_connections' resource (current value: 10)
What seems to be the issue. please fix the link. Thanks.
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Try primary download host (Devhost), its working flawlesly.
I guess mirror host has problem rightnow.
I've uploaded another Mirror-link working well.http://www.filedropper.com/showdownload.php/cs968051213eqsv2m
EQUANCY said:
Try primary download host (Devhost), its working flawlesly.
I guess mirror host has problem rightnow.
I'll make more mirrors soon.
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OK This worked. Thanks.
resansid said:
OK This worked. Thanks.
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Your welcome. :good:
Or you may try from here too.
@EQUANCY,
i tried your rom, looks good. few things are not wrking
1. xposed: i installed xposed framework, rebooted, then installed GravityBox, none of the tweaks in it wkrs. like transparent status bar/traffic meter.
after installing the GB and setting it up, i rebooted, but still not wrking.
2. window support is also not wrking. hv added some of the apps to wkr in window mode, but all run in full screen.
Have you tried these on ur rom ???
hanu_blr said:
@EQUANCY,
i tried your rom, looks good. few things are not wrking
1. xposed: i installed xposed framework, rebooted, then installed GravityBox, none of the tweaks in it wkrs. like transparent status bar/traffic meter.
after installing the GB and setting it up, i rebooted, but still not wrking.
2. window support is also not wrking. hv added some of the apps to wkr in window mode, but all run in full screen.
Have you tried these on ur rom ???
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Yes,
Multi-window not working, but some features of Gravitybox well.
Actually I've put Multi-window by mistake, it was a bit late when I saw
However you may remove this app by following steps below.
1- Deactivate Multi-window app in Xposed modules menu (uncheck)
2- Reboot
3- Open RootBrowser and go to System/app directory
4- Long press on multi_window.apk and select Delete
I didn't tested all of modules and most of them are not working properly because of Tablet UI, I'll remove both application in next firmware mod.
Sorry for inconvenience, thanks for understanding.
Hi Equancy,
I am having issues with wifi direct. I can establish the wifi direct connection with the other device (Samsung Galaxy S3) just fine, I can send files from the box to the SG3, but I absolutely can't receive files sent from the SG3 to the box (I never even get the prompt).
I also tried to use the Superbeam app, and same story: I can send files out but not receive them.
Any clue? I am not sure whether this is specific to your ROM as I haven't tried with any other.
Cheers, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you.
daviddema said:
Hi Equancy,
I am having issues with wifi direct. I can establish the wifi direct connection with the other device (Samsung Galaxy S3) just fine, I can send files from the box to the SG3, but I absolutely can't receive files sent from the SG3 to the box (I never even get the prompt).
I also tried to use the Superbeam app, and same story: I can send files out but not receive them.
Any clue? I am not sure whether this is specific to your ROM as I haven't tried with any other.
Cheers, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you.
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hi,
Thanks for your best wishes, hoping same for you.
For the issue,
Possible answer for WiFi Direct function is Firmware related, because I didn't touched any system file except su binary and build.prop.
I also tested by my self, receiving files from TVBox is working but transfering to the device isn't via SuperBeam.
As I said before, I suppose it is a firmware bug and must be reported.
And question is:
To who
However, you may ask other users who is using another firmware versions or custom roms.
Happy new years...
NFS help needed
I tried the rom on my cr11s and i must say its awesome except that its a bit slow.. i also can't get nfs to mount thru adb nor cifsmanager.. does the supplied nfs.ko support nfsv4? Everything else is working with no major issues.. thanks for the rom anyways...
PsychicSaint said:
I tried the rom on my cr11s and i must say its awesome except that its a bit slow.. i also can't get nfs to mount thru adb nor cifsmanager.. does the supplied nfs.ko support nfsv4? Everything else is working with no major issues.. thanks for the rom anyways...
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It is very little bit slower than v1.1 but its not really noticable on 2D applications, can you specify what have you experienced actually?
I'm using a NTFS formatted NAS drive with no problem, even watching MKV files about 40-50 mbps rate. (NetGear ReadyNAS).
All of thoose modules have been supplied but not loaded by default need manually installed or you must add lines to the init.rc from system.
This can't be automatically because Kernel needs to be modified and I don't want to do that.
NFS module is actual module for RK3188.
If you more specify problem may be I can look it for you.
And for your consideration...
Some issues are FIRMWARE RELATED, because these firmwares aren't fully optimized, just generic RK3xxx roms.
Not good drivers at all...
And not all manyfacturers optimizes their own firmwares.
Produce and forget policy.
EQUANCY said:
hi,
Thanks for your best wishes, hoping same for you.
For the issue,
Possible answer for WiFi Direct function is Firmware related, because I didn't touched any system file except su binary and build.prop.
I also tested by my self, receiving files from TVBox is working but transfering to the device isn't via SuperBeam.
As I said before, I suppose it is a firmware bug and must be reported.
And question is:
To who
However, you may ask other users who is using another firmware versions or custom roms.
Happy new years...
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I sent a email to cloudnetgo support, let's see what comes out (probably nothing...)
daviddema said:
I sent a email to cloudnetgo support, let's see what comes out (probably nothing...)
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You've done very well my friend, please let us know if you get an answer from them.
EQUANCY said:
You've done very well my friend, please let us know if you get an answer from them.
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I also tried to get screen mirroring to work with the wifidisplay app included in the ROM (is this also part of the original image or did you add it?).
Again, I can set up the mirroring connection between a Samsung Note 3 and the wifidisplay app, but then actual mirroring never happens. I suspect that whatever causes wifi direct not to work also causes the mirroring not to work... pity as this is would be a nice feature...
@EQUANCY,
I have a strange issue related to sound settings, its because of the stock firmware issue, hope you give some pointers on this
in the sound devices settings, there is input sound device and o/p sound device. I understand abt the output sound device, but what is the use of input sound device ? and is by default always set. Is there a way to disable the i/p device ?.
I ask this bcasue, my sound bar sony will cutoff the sound to other devices if the cs968 device is switched-off, if in on/standby mode, the sound passthorough (via cs968 )for other devices i hv connected to my soundbar. My guess is that since sound input device is checked(Radio button on), sound bar thinks that it has to pass through cs968. If i unplug the hmdi cable from cs968, the soundbar wrks fine.
My guess is that somewhere in the settings xml file, there shd be a way of disabling the sound input device.
I tried decompiling settings.apk and settingsprovider.apk searched all file with sound as filecontent key, but could not find anything related to disabling of sound input device.
can you help me on this ???
daviddema said:
I also tried to get screen mirroring to work with the wifidisplay app included in the ROM (is this also part of the original image or did you add it?).
Again, I can set up the mirroring connection between a Samsung Note 3 and the wifidisplay app, but then actual mirroring never happens. I suspect that whatever causes wifi direct not to work also causes the mirroring not to work... pity as this is would be a nice feature...
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Wifi Display part of firmware self, I didn't add by myself and yes it is not working properly, I've read at somewhere this application supports only Nexus devices but I'm not sure.
hanu_blr said:
@EQUANCY,
I have a strange issue related to sound settings, its because of the stock firmware issue, hope you give some pointers on this
in the sound devices settings, there is input sound device and o/p sound device. I understand abt the output sound device, but what is the use of input sound device ? and is by default always set. Is there a way to disable the i/p device ?.
I ask this bcasue, my sound bar sony will cutoff the sound to other devices if the cs968 device is switched-off, if in on/standby mode, the sound passthorough (via cs968 )for other devices i hv connected to my soundbar. My guess is that since sound input device is checked(Radio button on), sound bar thinks that it has to pass through cs968. If i unplug the hmdi cable from cs968, the soundbar wrks fine.
My guess is that somewhere in the settings xml file, there shd be a way of disabling the sound input device.
I tried decompiling settings.apk and settingsprovider.apk searched all file with sound as filecontent key, but could not find anything related to disabling of sound input device.
can you help me on this ???
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Disabling sound input?
As much as I know, the only sound input is internal microphone.
I real don't know the other sound inputs and als no clue about disabling it.
If you mean sound output such as Analog, Optical and HDMI then may be there is option but for input, I have no idea.
Sorry.
Uninstall Apps
How can I unistall app like bsplayer?
Thanks
Hi,
Open RootBrowser (usually opens in main directory) if not then got to Main Directory first then next to
\System\App
And long press the application which you want to remove and select Delete.
Or download a root uninstaller from market then uninstall what you want.
Hope this helps.
DebloatedX ROM for Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime! (MOD/SCRIPT)By: ShaDisNX255!
Based on Xtreme ROMXtreme ROM by: @Misma13
Warnings!:
* Flashing this zip will factory reset your phone!
* PLEASE CHECK THE LIST OF APPS REMOVED DOWN BELOW!!!!!
* I am removing apps that I don't need! Key word being "I". So by flashing this you are accepting my conditions. In other words, I get to choose what apps are being deleted. If you have a request of an app you don't want removed, you can easily search for the apk file on the internet or on Google Playstore. If you have a request of an app you want removed but is not included in my zip, and enough people request it, I can update my file (or you can update it yourself, if you want) to delete extra apps or exclude them from being deleted.
* Since there are a lot of apps that I am removing, there's a big possibility that I may break something like a feature YOU may be interested in. Be warned that you may experience sudden FC or a feature you want not to work. Please report if anything that YOU use is not working so I can add it to the not working list. So far, of what I've used I have not encountered any FC or any bugs, but there is always a possibility that it can happen
* I can't stress this out enough, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE, YOU ARE FLASHING THIS ON YOUR OWN RISK!
* Both these Scripts/Mods eliminate quite a few system apps. If you are planning on returning to stock, change ROMs or switch between V1 and V2 of my Script, it is NECESSARY to re-flash stock via Odin and then try the new ROM/Script
Apps that are being deleted:
AllshareFileShare
AllshareFileShareClient
AllshareFileShareServer
AssistantMenu_M
BasicDreams
ChocoEUKor
Chrome
ChromeCustomizations
CoolEUKor
Drive
EasymodeContactsWidget
EasyOneHand3
EasySetup
EmergencyLauncher
EmergencyModeService
EmergencyProvider
Facebook_stub
Foundation
GearManagerStub
GoogleTTS
Gmail2
Hangouts
KnoxAppsUpdateAgent
KnoxAttestationAgent
KnoxFolderContainer2
KnoxSetupWizardClient
KnoxSwitcher
Maps
MobilePrintSvc_Samsung
MSSkype_stub
Music2
MyKNOXSetupWizard
OneNote_Compact_Samsung
Photos
PhotoTable
QuickConnect_4x_Lite
RCPComponents
RoseEUKor
SafetyInformation
SamsungDLPService
SamsungTTS
SBrowser_4.2
SecurityLogAgent
SysScope
talkback
UniversalMDMClient
Videos
VideoTrimmer_Phone
WebManual
YouTube
EasyLauncher2_Zero
Excel_SamsungStub
FotaAgent
GalaxyApps
GoogleFeedback
GooglePartnerSetup
HybridRadio_M
ManagedProvisioning
OneDrive_Samsung_v2
PhotoStudio_WQHD_Grace_Lite
PowerPoint_SamsungStub
SamsungAccount_Grace
SamsungCloud
SamsungMagnifier3
SetupWizard
SFinder_v5
SMusicPicker
SoundAlive_41
Velvet
VoiceNote_4.0
Word_SamsungStub
As the developers here would say it:
Code:
Your warranty is now void. *
* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about flashing this zip file
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you. HARD!
* */
Features:
Debloated 100%
S8 icons and launcher
Bike Mode working
S8 weather widget
MiXplorer file manager added
FlashNotification to make front-facing camera LED to function as a notification LED!
2.6 GB of free storage after apps update
Bugs:
Samsung's e-mail crashes when you try to open an e-mail with more than one receiver (working on a fix)
The Home screen will always have 2 scrollable screens, can't delete one of them to make it just one
Home screen settings > home screen layout > "home screen only" crash.. force to close
Changelog:
31/01/18: Added FlashNotification to both V1 and V2 of my scripts. This will make the front-facing function as a notification LED. It is really useful since this phone does not have a dedicated Notification LED
30/01/18: Added V2 on post #2 that removes S8 icons, MiXplorer and fixes e-mail
26/01/18: Release
Requirements:
TWRP
DebloatedX J2 Prime zip
Download ashy's "no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx" file from TWRP thread
Download the SuperSU "SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip" file from this thread
STEP-BY-STEP:
(Make sure you have OEM Unlocked before trying this procedure out. To do this, you need to activate developer options by tapping on "Build number" 7 times located under Settings>About Device>Software Info. Then, go to Settings>Developer Options and make sure OEM Unlock is enabled)
0. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, read the warnings!
1. Boot into recovery
2. Flash the "DebloatedX_J2Prime" file
3. Root via the method you want (flash SuperSU zip) or you can use Magisk
4. Flash the no-verity zip
5. You now have a fully debloated J2 Prime! with S8 icons
Special thanks to:
@ashyx for porting TWRP to our crappy device xd
@Misma13 for creating Xtreme ROM which I took a few apps to add S8 icons and launcher, as well as a few other apps
@spacejam for creating the app "FrontFlash Notification" (Original thread here)
Screenshots
(Attached)
DebloatedX V2 (MOD/SCRIPT)
Warning: If you have V1 of my script already installed, it is necessary to flash stock ROM via Odin first and then flash this via TWRP.
Features:
Debloated 100%
S8 launcher
New S8 incallUI
S8 weather widget
E-mail bug fixed
Traditional icons (no S8)
FlashNotification to make front-facing camera LED to function as a notification LED!
Bugs:
The Home screen will always have 2 scrollable screens, can't delete one of them to make it just one
Home screen settings > home screen layout > "home screen only" crash.. force to close
Download V2DebloatX V2
Screenshots:
(Attached below)
-reserved2-
-final reservation-
nice job OP... downloading and gonna testing the weekend...
hello, do i need to be root before step 2?
d_g_m_2000 said:
hello, do i need to be root before step 2?
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No, you root on step 3
Report No. 1
first of all... thank you for a great job. your rom-mod-script turn the device from a piece of sh*t to a usable smartphone these days...
camera, bluetooth, wifi, mtp, all work like a charm but i find some strange things with the software so far:
- i had a loop with the "samsung weather location" in the config menu (in the first boot, when we introduce our google account) it don't let me agree whit the terms. i had to disagree to enter to home screen.
- when i change the value on "app screen grid" (4x4 5x5 6x6) it does change it but don't show the icons... i need to reboot device to see the changes.
- i can't delete the second home screen. it don't show the garbage icon when i long-hold the side screen.
- "home screen settings > home screen layout > home screen only" crash.. force to close.
i know this are software bugs. but i'm just reporting it.
again... thanks for you work and for keeping this device alive.
d_g_m_2000 said:
first of all... thank you for a great job. your rom-mod-script turn the device from a piece of sh*t to a usable smartphone these days...
camera, bluetooth, wifi, mtp, all work like a charm but i find some strange things with the software so far:
- i had a loop with the "samsung weather location" in the config menu (in the first boot, when we introduce our google account) it don't let me agree whit the terms. i had to disagree to enter to home screen.
- when i change the value on "app screen grid" (4x4 5x5 6x6) it does change it but don't show the icons... i need to reboot device to see the changes.
- i can't delete the second home screen. it don't show the garbage icon when i long-hold the side screen.
- "home screen settings > home screen layout > home screen only" crash.. force to close.
i know this are software bugs. but i'm just reporting it.
again... thanks for you work and for keeping this device alive.
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Thank you for reporting this so I can add this to the OP
Use the files of the XTreme rom truth, but it does not matter
I have a question, is it installed on the stock of the j2 prime or does a complete cleaning including system?
Misma13 said:
Use the files of the XTreme rom truth, but it does not matter
I have a question, is it installed on the stock of the j2 prime or does a complete cleaning including system?
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The script factory resets your phone, deteles bloatware, and then installs S8 icons and launcher. It is still stock settings, it just replaces a few things.
d_g_m_2000 said:
first of all... thank you for a great job. your rom-mod-script turn the device from a piece of sh*t to a usable smartphone these days...
camera, bluetooth, wifi, mtp, all work like a charm but i find some strange things with the software so far:
- i had a loop with the "samsung weather location" in the config menu (in the first boot, when we introduce our google account) it don't let me agree whit the terms. i had to disagree to enter to home screen.
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Yes, it seems that location is set to "Device only". Weather location tries to change it to change it to "high accuracy" but it crashes the app. You need to change to "High accuracy" manually and then try to set up weather via the widget.
d_g_m_2000 said:
- when i change the value on "app screen grid" (4x4 5x5 6x6) it does change it but don't show the icons... i need to reboot device to see the changes.
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This is a known "bug" among ports of the S8 home app drawer ports. To avoid rebooting the device to see the effects, just keep swiping right and it should update itself
d_g_m_2000 said:
- i can't delete the second home screen. it don't show the garbage icon when i long-hold the side screen.
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Unfortunately, I can't fix this at the moment, sorry :/
d_g_m_2000 said:
- "home screen settings > home screen layout > home screen only" crash.. force to close.
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Yeah, it's an inherited problem thanks to the S8 drawer I put on this device :/
I found that the S8 icons break Samsung e-mail. On my V2 version I will remove S8 icons because Samsung e-mail is important to me
Until I get them to work together, I will not add them back
thanks for your work OP
ShaDisNX255 said:
Yes, it seems that location is set to "Device only". Weather location tries to change it to change it to "high accuracy" but it crashes the app. You need to change to "High accuracy" manually and then try to set up weather via the widget.
This is a known "bug" among ports of the S8 home app drawer ports. To avoid rebooting the device to see the effects, just keep swiping right and it should update itself
Unfortunately, I can't fix this at the moment, sorry :/
Yeah, it's an inherited problem thanks to the S8 drawer I put on this device :/
I found that the S8 icons break Samsung e-mail. On my V2 version I will remove S8 icons because Samsung e-mail is important to me
Until I get them to work together, I will not add them back
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thanks for the comments OP.
I don't wanna be rude or misunderstood but i edit your script and delete all the s8 part... i prefer the 100% the debloated rom + nova launcher (it looks more like stock android).
thanks for all your help and hope you can develop some custom rom in the near future.
i see you already had the knowledge and still waiting for the version 2 of this thead.
Cheers.
d_g_m_2000 said:
thanks for the comments OP.
I don't wanna be rude or misunderstood but i edit your script and delete all the s8 part... i prefer the 100% the debloated rom + nova launcher (it looks more like stock android).
thanks for all your help and hope you can develop some custom rom in the near future.
i see you already had the knowledge and still waiting for the version 2 of this thead.
Cheers.
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No problem
I'm glad you can edit to your liking, the ultimate goal to any developer is that the work shared here is useful to everyone no matter what
Please Screenshots for V2
Please Screenshots for V2
ali110110 said:
Please Screenshots for V2
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Done, I uploaded screenshots of V2
Hello OP.
i have a question so maybe you can help me.
I edit your script and added some lines to delete in system and priv-app (samsung contacts, email, fbinstaller, etc.) but i end up somehow erasing the dialer app (my guess is that is connected to samsungcontacts app). Trying to find de apk of the dialer i found this thread ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-google-pixel-contact-dialer-t3479715 ) and it works great to me... so my questions is:
If i want to add to your script the google dialer&contact apk, i just need to copy the respective files in the "priv-app" folder? substituting the "samsungInCallUI" folder?
thanks in advance for your comments.
-edit-
Also, i saw you have 2 files in the META-INF folder: 1.-updater-script and 2.-WORKING... wich one is the one? or it need the two file to debloat device?
thanks for your comments.
d_g_m_2000 said:
Hello OP.
i have a question so maybe you can help me.
I edit your script and added some lines to delete in system and priv-app (samsung contacts, email, fbinstaller, etc.) but i end up somehow erasing the dialer app (my guess is that is connected to samsungcontacts app). Trying to find de apk of the dialer i found this thread ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-google-pixel-contact-dialer-t3479715 ) and it works great to me... so my questions is:
If i want to add to your script the google dialer&contact apk, i just need to copy the respective files in the "priv-app" folder? substituting the "samsungInCallUI" folder?
thanks in advance for your comments.
-edit-
Also, i saw you have 2 files in the META-INF folder: 1.-updater-script and 2.-WORKING... wich one is the one? or it need the two file to debloat device?
thanks for your comments.
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I'm almost sure you don't have to replace "SamsungInCallUI" as I think that's specific with the Samsung dialer, or so I would think.
I would go ahead and delete that folder
Yes, all you would need to do is copy the GoogleContacts and GoogleDialer folders in the priv-app folder
And as for the updater-script, you can ignore the one that says "WORKING"
When I was testing the script, I couldn't get the format /data function to work properly and it kept making some apps crash
The "WORKING" script was the first version of the script I got to work on this device. After that, I kept editing the script until I got it to work
So, "updater-script" formats /data correctly and "WORKING" just factory resets without formatting /data
ShaDisNX255 said:
I'm almost sure you don't have to replace "SamsungInCallUI" as I think that's specific with the Samsung dialer, or so I would think.
I would go ahead and delete that folder
Yes, all you would need to do is copy the GoogleContacts and GoogleDialer folders in the priv-app folder
And as for the updater-script, you can ignore the one that says "WORKING"
When I was testing the script, I couldn't get the format /data function to work properly and it kept making some apps crash
The "WORKING" script was the first version of the script I got to work on this device. After that, I kept editing the script until I got it to work
So, "updater-script" formats /data correctly and "WORKING" just factory resets without formatting /data
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:in Matthew McConaughey voice: alright alright alright:
thanks for the comments... i will try and delete "working" file.
by the way, do you think i'll f*ck up the device if i add the line "system/priv-app/SmartManager_v4" (device maintenance) to your debloat script?
sorry for all the questions.. its just that i like purging bloatware.
again...thanks for your comments.
d_g_m_2000 said:
:in Matthew McConaughey voice: alright alright alright:
thanks for the comments... i will try and delete "working" file.
by the way, do you think i'll f*ck up the device if i add the line "system/priv-app/SmartManager_v4" (device maintenance) to your debloat script?
sorry for all the questions.. its just that i like purging bloatware.
again...thanks for your comments.
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Well, I really can't tell for sure. I mean all that it really does is eliminate temporary files and close background apps. You can certainly try, but again, I always recommend a backup first
Hi Guys,
I'm using chinese double din android stereo in my car, i don't know the brand (no label or sticker on the box or on the device), when i start the radio system shows pre-saved frequencies at the memory, i'm changing frequency and want to save to memory (like first one) when i hit to save button it saves after the closest frequency, for example if want to save 89.6 FM to memory it saves after 89.3FM directly, i couldn't find the delete pre-installed channels (keep my finger on the memory didn't work, tried the drag saved frequency didn't work too), there is only self motion search button on the interface and it's scanning all frequencies and saves automatically to memory.
as you can see attached radio settings, there are two options, if i select FM INSIDE or AUTOMATCH my radio works, but if i choose the NXP6851 radio app doesn't even starts(it's crashing when i hit to radio button).
I've downloaded couple of tuner app from forum(like MTCFlatRadio) but there is no sound with those apps.
Is there any fm tuner app i can use with my stereo?
My system info and stock radio app's pictures as attached.
sheshman said:
Hi Guys,
I'm using chinese double din android stereo in my car, i don't know the brand (no label or sticker on the box or on the device), when i start the radio system shows pre-saved frequencies at the memory, i'm changing frequency and want to save to memory (like first one) when i hit to save button it saves after the closest frequency, for example if want to save 89.6 FM to memory it saves after 89.3FM directly, i couldn't find the delete pre-installed channels (keep my finger on the memory didn't work, tried the drag saved frequency didn't work too), there is only self motion search button on the interface and it's scanning all frequencies and saves automatically to memory.
as you can see attached radio settings, there are two options, if i select FM INSIDE or AUTOMATCH my radio works, but if i choose the NXP6851 radio app doesn't even starts(it's crashing when i hit to radio button).
I've downloaded couple of tuner app from forum(like MTCFlatRadio) but there is no sound with those apps.
Is there any fm tuner app i can use with my stereo?
My system info and stock radio app's pictures as attached.
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My unit has the same issue. I think it's an issue of "Radio" app version.
A question for others to help us - is there a way to check the version of "Radio" app in our units?
kolai said:
My unit has the same issue. I think it's an issue of "Radio" app version.
A question for others to help us - is there a way to check the version of "Radio" app in our units?
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let me know if you find a solution, i'll try to root or flash new rom to fix it, i'll keep you posted
i'm giving up, tried lots of roms (including russian ones) but it cames with same radio app it doesn't allow you to arrange station order, also found and tried couple of radio apps and they doesn't work (crashing or no sound),if anyone found a solution please post but i'm not going to try anymore.
kolai said:
My unit has the same issue. I think it's an issue of "Radio" app version.
A question for others to help us - is there a way to check the version of "Radio" app in our units?
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first of all thanks to @gouster3 for his post.
Here is what you need to do, after this operation your radio would not let you save stations in desired order but radio app will work much more stable and your device will be rooted (no more bad reception or changing station automatically)
You need laptop, male to male usb cable(never ever try to do this operation through wireless ) and a paperclip or toothpick to hit reset button :
-you can buy or make an male to male usb cable, making one is pretty easy
-find two usb data cables, cut the cable from half or as you desired
-there will be 4 cables in it red-white-green-black
-solder those cables regarding their colors : red to red - white to white - green to green - black to black, don't just wrap them eachother and tape it,it could causing flash errors, soldering is the solid & best way, after soldering the cables just tape them to avoid any short.
download this rom : https://mega.nz/#!Fh8RUQIK!NjTdZOhAU9CRqaUihy-kUR7CxwVmP5P2M8jrPKHo2Ro
Extract the archive to your desktop;
- install drivers from SP_Driver folder
- make backup of your device, i didn't do it because it's easy to recover from brick,but a backup is better way.
Flashing process:
- open flash_tool.exe from ATC_Flash_Tool folder
- select Download-Agent MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin from ATC_Flash_Tool folder
- select Scatter-loading File AC8227L_Android_scatter.txt from Firmware folder
- make sure PRELOADER is not checked. (There isnt any in in my fw. Just in case if u use this guide for some another fw)
- press Download button
- connect your USB A to A cable one side to PC, another one to your head unit. I recommend u to use that 4 pin usb port (that one with smaller plastic end), but shouldnt matter.
- press RST button on your head unit (use some pin, paper clip or toothpick)
-wait until flashing process ends. There should appear green message.
- press RST button again and let yout headunit boot.
- perform factory reset on your head unit to prevent any bugs
after flashing a good boot you'll see old radio app still there here is what you need to do :
-download FmRadio.app from here https://mega.nz/#!Ifp0wSLC!ht3m0p9br7gi8cpAXTl2EEmorLxy_s2lXA3ccWxGcVU
-copy to your usb memory
-install rootexplorer from google play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer
-goto root->system->privapps
-You'll see there is a FMRadio.apk
-Cut and move to your usb drive (or just delete it,but i don't like delete things) (do not left that old FMRadio.apk there, if you do that it's installing the old app no matter what you do)
-Switch to your usb drive and copy downloaded FmRadio.apk
-Switch back to FmRadio folder under root->system->privapps and paste the downloaded FmRadio.apk
-Give permissions 0764
-goto factory settings (pasword 8888) and select reboot
-let the device reboot and ready
-open the radio app and you'll see radio app has changed as attached picture
Original poster of this post is @gouster3 , his car is mustang so he edited images according to mustang.
if you want to change boot animation ;
go to here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-auto/mtcb-software-development/mod-boot-animation-toyota-t3351617
-download boot animation as you desired
-extract the archive file and copy to your usb drive
-goto system->media
-you'll see bootanimation.zip
-rename it (like bootanimationold.zip)
-copy your own boot animation to system->media
-change copied file name to bootanimation.zip
-set permission as 0644
-reboot the device
-walkthrough of how to change boot animation is here : https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/change-android-boot-animation/
after full reboot your boot animation will change and your radio will work much better, it's still doesn't allow you to save stations as your order but works much better than the old one,i'm still looking for better radio app,if i find one i'll share here.
Your side buttons can loose calibration after this operation,to fix it go to factory settings->touch calibration
If you have reverse or forward camera it could go black after this operation, to fix it factory settings->Protocol Parameter Settings->Reverse video resolution settings->NTSC/PAL, save and your cameras will work fine(no reboot required.)
Hi Sheshman,
it's good that you've found a solution on this issue. Well done!
I'm not ready to change firmware on the unit. As it is, the unit serves my main purpose of using wireless CarPlay. When it works, don't touch it!
kolai said:
Hi Sheshman,
it's good that you've found a solution on this issue. Well done!
I'm not ready to change firmware on the unit. As it is, the unit serves my main purpose of using wireless CarPlay. When it works, don't touch it!
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yeah i'm using for same purpose too (car play,screen mirroring etc.) but the radio was itching my brain you know , this unit is cheap and does the job perfectly, don't change the firmware if you don't need to (it's painfull process as you know).
Cheers
sheshman said:
first of all thanks to @gouster3 for his post.
Here is what you need to do, after this operation your radio would not let you save stations in desired order but radio app will work much more stable and your device will be rooted (no more bad reception or changing station automatically)
You need laptop, male to male usb cable(never ever try to do this operation through wireless ) and a paperclip or toothpick to hit reset button :
-you can buy or make an male to male usb cable, making one is pretty easy
-find two usb data cables, cut the cable from half or as you desired
-there will be 4 cables in it red-white-green-black
-solder those cables regarding their colors : red to red - white to white - green to green - black to black, don't just wrap them eachother and tape it,it could causing flash errors, soldering is the solid & best way, after soldering the cables just tape them to avoid any short.
download this rom : https://mega.nz/#!Fh8RUQIK!NjTdZOhAU9CRqaUihy-kUR7CxwVmP5P2M8jrPKHo2Ro
Extract the archive to your desktop;
- install drivers from SP_Driver folder
- make backup of your device, i didn't do it because it's easy to recover from brick,but a backup is better way.
Flashing process:
- open flash_tool.exe from ATC_Flash_Tool folder
- select Download-Agent MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin from ATC_Flash_Tool folder
- select Scatter-loading File AC8227L_Android_scatter.txt from Firmware folder
- make sure PRELOADER is not checked. (There isnt any in in my fw. Just in case if u use this guide for some another fw)
- press Download button
- connect your USB A to A cable one side to PC, another one to your head unit. I recommend u to use that 4 pin usb port (that one with smaller plastic end), but shouldnt matter.
- press RST button on your head unit (use some pin, paper clip or toothpick)
-wait until flashing process ends. There should appear green message.
- press RST button again and let yout headunit boot.
- perform factory reset on your head unit to prevent any bugs
after flashing a good boot you'll see old radio app still there here is what you need to do :
-download FmRadio.app from here https://mega.nz/#!Ifp0wSLC!ht3m0p9br7gi8cpAXTl2EEmorLxy_s2lXA3ccWxGcVU
-copy to your usb memory
-install rootexplorer from google play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer
-goto root->system->privapps
-You'll see there is a FMRadio.apk
-Cut and move to your usb drive (or just delete it,but i don't like delete things) (do not left that old FMRadio.apk there, if you do that it's installing the old app no matter what you do)
-Switch to your usb drive and copy downloaded FmRadio.apk
-Switch back to FmRadio folder under root->system->privapps and paste the downloaded FmRadio.apk
-Give permissions 0764
-goto factory settings (pasword 8888) and select reboot
-let the device reboot and ready
-open the radio app and you'll see radio app has changed as attached picture
Original poster of this post is @gouster3 , his car is mustang so he edited images according to mustang.
if you want to change boot animation ;
go to here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-auto/mtcb-software-development/mod-boot-animation-toyota-t3351617
-download boot animation as you desired
-extract the archive file and copy to your usb drive
-goto system->media
-you'll see bootanimation.zip
-rename it (like bootanimationold.zip)
-copy your own boot animation to system->media
-change copied file name to bootanimation.zip
-set permission as 0644
-reboot the device
-walkthrough of how to change boot animation is here : https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/change-android-boot-animation/
after full reboot your boot animation will change and your radio will work much better, it's still doesn't allow you to save stations as your order but works much better than the old one,i'm still looking for better radio app,if i find one i'll share here.
Your side buttons can loose calibration after this operation,to fix it go to factory settings->touch calibration
If you have reverse or forward camera it could go black after this operation, to fix it factory settings->Protocol Parameter Settings->Reverse video resolution settings->NTSC/PAL, save and your cameras will work fine(no reboot required.)
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Hi, can u use that FMRadio.apk in v3 release?
gouster3 said:
Hi, can u use that FMRadio.apk in v3 release?
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V3 release?
sheshman said:
V3 release?
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I mean V3 release of my rom.
gouster3 said:
I mean V3 release of my rom.
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oh no, i didn't try yet,and seems like i've missed that release, could you please send me the link of the post that i can test it today.
sheshman said:
oh no, i didn't try yet,and seems like i've missed that release, could you please send me the link of the post that i can test it today.
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It isnt released yet. Just asking if i can include this radio app into v3 release.
Now just v2 available.
And small spoiler for you...
Messing up with android auto connection from phone to radio..
Maybe it would be ready with v3 release.
gouster3 said:
It isnt released yet. Just asking if i can include this radio app into v3 release.
Now just v2 available.
And small spoiler for you...
Messing up with android auto connection from phone to radio..
Maybe it would be ready with v3 release.
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oh sorry man, it's a very busy day i'm just reading and replying quickly that's why i missunderstood my bad sorry, yes you can i'm using this radio arround 3 weeks and it works fine, the only problem is it doesn't allow you the save stations as you order,it's saving memory to like ascending order.
"Messing up with android auto connection from phone to radio." booooooy oh boooooooooooy, Looking forward to see V3 of yours
sheshman said:
oh sorry man, it's a very busy day i'm just reading and replying quickly that's why i missunderstood my bad sorry, yes you can i'm using this radio arround 3 weeks and it works fine, the only problem is it doesn't allow you the save stations as you order,it's saving memory to like ascending order.
"Messing up with android auto connection from phone to radio." booooooy oh boooooooooooy, Looking forward to see V3 of yours
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Suddenly cannot get android auto working yet... but at least i got "android auto connected" message on my phone.
hopefully i can get it working in future... Anyways, i would keep that in v3 as it is now.
gouster3 said:
Suddenly cannot get android auto working yet... but at least i got "android auto connected" message on my phone.
hopefully i can get it working in future... Anyways, i would keep that in v3 as it is now.
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i did my tests about it couple weeks ago, android auto successfully paired and connected every 2 or 3 times over 10 tries, my problem was my phone,i'm using xiaomi mi 8 lite, when i try to install android auto from play store it says your phone doesn't support this app and not installing, so i downloaded the anroid auto app and installed manually to my phone,it works but really glitchy (i don't know it's the right word),so i assume that my phone causing the problem but i don't have any other brand to test it, what i can say is basicly it works on this head unit but i think it needs little bit tunning to make it work.
RDS problem
sheshman said:
Hi Guys,
I'm using chinese double din android stereo in my car, i don't know the brand (no label or sticker on the box or on the device), when i start the radio system shows pre-saved frequencies at the memory, i'm changing frequency and want to save to memory (like first one) when i hit to save button it saves after the closest frequency, for example if want to save 89.6 FM to memory it saves after 89.3FM directly, i couldn't find the delete pre-installed channels (keep my finger on the memory didn't work, tried the drag saved frequency didn't work too), there is only self motion search button on the interface and it's scanning all frequencies and saves automatically to memory.
as you can see attached radio settings, there are two options, if i select FM INSIDE or AUTOMATCH my radio works, but if i choose the NXP6851 radio app doesn't even starts(it's crashing when i hit to radio button).
I've downloaded couple of tuner app from forum(like MTCFlatRadio) but there is no sound with those apps.
Is there any fm tuner app i can use with my stereo?
My system info and stock radio app's pictures as attached.
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My android head unit , when enter in factory settings then radio has also 3 options , but I can`t switch from FM inside to NXP6851... when I save it and return to radio change is not kept, and again is on FM inside? Thera are red letters After the success of the save please reset again!!! but I really don`t know what to do and how to reset ...any help? Thanks
I was using my NXP6851 and with the same problem of setting stations, I pressed the Search key and then the tuner disappeared. I only see the radio APP. How do I solve it?
hello, i have the same head unit but i have 1gb ram/ 16 rom. this is possible update rom in this topic?
Hi All
Just been given a Nokia 950XL. And have to say ugly phone but great camera!!!! But before I go setting it up etc what should I do first??
So please any advice would be appreciated.
Also include if you would recommend dual boot etc and what OS..
Also what app's would you recommend??
Whats the best compass app?
Is there an app that fully uses the Barometer etc?
Whats the Best app for Panoramic photos?
Is there any camera app alternatives etc?
Is there an OSM mapping app?
thank you in advance
regards
Lohtse
Keep it
Hi Lohtse,
This device is unique I spend days wake up without sleep to solve the problem of the apps and I realize something important
The problem is bad target system management by Microsoft development tools
Microsoft store is so dumb there is many helpful app but it want appear just by search
Some of the is apps "on papers" not match with your device system version but in reality you can install it and it will work
Now let me tell you it's not totally bad device if you get the exact apps on it, it will be almost like your laptop with many helpful staff
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
Second
here list of apps you might have some of it but with old version:
Before you start just install the official AppInstaller to be able to install apps directly from the phone without alternative tool
Get it from here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1HfsBg8hiqlKBTroK0xvB45h_SiSBha_1/view
Also you need to read this because some of the apps need to modify the target system version before install otherwise it will not installed.
Deploy Unsigned APPX/UWP
Utilities:
Perfect Tool (Official Store)
(QR Code, Ruler, Compass, other helpful tools)
microsoft.com/en-us/p/app/9nblggh4r8dw
Microsoft Official
The new versions (you need to uninstall the previous apps using Introp Tools)
Translator (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1QTcnJFhg2sgoxQsSFJVpLcb6QNUWzyB8/view
Photos (New)
Very very advanced and helpful you can edit videos with it
drive.google.com/file/d/1vW1lXXFo2RBy0UpXeqG1-EryabRPWVWH/view
Alarms & Clock (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1kAamihWVXSAy70PKayjK21PS-bTbZas8/view
Calculator (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1BneIdp59XrNtl0fE-inuN74VUr6bHqcw/view
Voice Recorder (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1EVg1ViAxMn6fEtzZG8ds3rYWQcuTBmZp/view
Photos and Editors
Panorama & Camera app (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1Vl392MRMXBOtfPM3DF32X4U05nlw6zeB/view
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
Nokia Creative Studio (XAP APP Need Deployment tool)
published by Hritwik
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4090254&d=1490599831
Multimedia
Movie Maker 8.1 (Official Store)
microsoft.com/en-us/p/movie-maker-81/9wzdncrfhwx8
Lumia Play To (Official Store)
Very good casting app it's working with my old TV which is great
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-play-to/9wzdncrfhx3f
Video Tuner
Video Editing app with very good features
drive.google.com/file/d/1K1p5yxrVYwk9irAVK_czjkj-0sGj8w86/view
Art Tools
Paint 3D
drive.google.com/file/d/112ZYj86t4KY0X84-bItuDur8z6RuVym-/view
View 3D
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ul3vSzff4hDo3oWM4vded1Iy952WH1Cs
Gaming Emulators
RetriX Universal Emulator (Enhanced)
RetriX (Universal Emulator) Enhanced Version
NES Box (Universal Emulator)
drive.google.com/file/d/16SXF4GXl7-KX0DKbYxSfaJjy_NR1hf91/view
PPSSPP
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xuz1rCu3ThiLkTrerhWpLuT-SdzH0iDa
EmiNes
drive.google.com/file/d/1tpXx_Tc_8RoCY5bPjrjLotisBhs3nSE2/view
EmiPSX
drive.google.com/file/d/1fmb1JJGyoW9ZZ1fucum7TXaPrg1CVdN9/view
Navigators
Sygic (Official Store)
Works for me
microsoft.com/en-us/p/sygic-gps-navigation-maps-poi-route-directions/9nblggh16nlv
The only thing you might not find it, it's good browser I'm still looking for good option
most of the current browsers including Coc Coc not very good.
Most of the apps I found it on windowsviet.com which they have too many helpful apps.
About Dual Boot & Windows 10 ARM
You know.. I broke my phone system more than 5 times one of them it was completely dead but I was able to recover it again,
the point is if you need to try go ahead it's good to see full windows run on a phone and able to run x86 apps as well.
But
Here is few points why it's not very important
Your mobile internal storage will be filled by 70% because of the windows partition
You need a usable phone to call and send messages, it's not comfortable to switch the boot each time
Windows 10 Mobile is almost the same base of the normal Windows it just Microsoft makes it useless but I hope someone will be able to install a service to run windows apps inside it as I discovered in Windows 10 ARM, I was surprised that some of x86 apps works very well.
If you faced any problem during the installation or you need any assist let me know.
Hi
WOW excellent response thank you so much for taking the time to reply as you have..
Could you possible explain this a little further
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
As to navigation apps am more looking for OSM mapping as I create my own maps for hiking etc
Regards
Lohtse
Update
If you got a new phone usually many updates need to be installed, this will fix many problems and increase the performance.
Go to "Settings"
Update & Security
Check for update / Windows Update
if there is any update it will appear or you will see a message "Your device is up to date"
If the system need updates this will take some time, and it might be there is many update not only one so keep try until you get "Your device is up to date"
Unlock
Unlocking the system is based on your needs.
If you are using the phone for regular use you may keep it as it is.
What I was meaning with
Increasing Paging: Paging files will help to handle more applications in the background
SFTP: to transfer the data via wireless but it's totally optional you can still use the cable
Uninstall apps
If you tried to install the new version of i.e."Photos" it will not work because it's already installed.
so the solution is to remove the current app, but by default windows will not allow you to do that form the settings because it's built in.
As solution you can use "Interop Tools" by gus33000
Available Here:
Release Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 (Legacy) · gus33000/InteropTools
This is the latest release of Interop Tools from its Version 1 source with minor updates.
github.com
More details: Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0
Install / Sideload it (Check the guide below)
And go to "General"
Then Select "Applications"
Then Navigate to "Package List"
Search for the app you need to remove it.
You will see many packages related to the same app
In the bottom actions bar there is "4 lines" icon click on it to activate it.
Now select the packages you need to remove.
Click on the trash icon and wait until the app removed
Go to main screen to check if the app removed
If it's remove you can now install the new version
Note: I'm not sure if these steps works without unlocking I didn't tried before unlock, just try before to unlock it might work.
Install apps
Now Download the apps form the links and save them in custom folder.
Go to your device Settings
Select "Update & Security"
Select "For Developers"
Select "Developer Mode"
Activate "Turn on remote diagnostics"
Activate "Authentication"
Using your computer: open the browser and enter the link that appeared in the developer page in your phone
if you got security warning message ignore it and continue (it's normal)
On your phone press "Pair" Button you will see pin code
Enter this pin code in your browser page and click "Submit"
Now you can install the app called "AppInstaller" using the web page
Once you able to install "AppInstaller" you can almost install the other apps from you mobile directly.
Note your device and computer need to be on the same network
OSM Mapping
to be honest I never used it before so I will do some search about it.
If I got anything new will let you know.
I wish most of the descriptions is clear, if you need extra details please let me know.
lohtse said:
Hi
WOW excellent response thank you so much for taking the time to reply as you have..
Could you possible explain this a little further
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
As to navigation apps am more looking for OSM mapping as I create my own maps for hiking etc
Regards
Lohtse
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I thought I had read somewhere that you can control how the flash functions(eg if all three flashes ar used or just one or two of them) I even thought I saw the setting.. But for the life of me I can't find out how to achieve this... Could someone point me in the right direction!!!!
astifan said:
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As solution you can use "Introp Tools"
Available in store: microsoft.com/en-us/p/interop-tools-preview/9ntgwlc0d3cs
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This version requires downloading the extensions after logging in to insidewindows.net because there is no General - Applications option in the menu by default.
Have you tried the open source Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 made by @gus33000?
ze7zez said:
This version requires downloading the extensions after logging in to insidewindows.net because there is no General - Applications option in the menu by default.
Have you tried the open source Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 made by @gus33000?
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You right I thought the version in the store same as the one I already have, I update the post with the latest version.
Many thanks for your notice.
right I have now done the introp thing... So how would I do the page file mod and how do you increase the screentime out(5mins is far too short)????
astifan said:
Most of the apps I found it on windowsviet.com which they have too many helpful apps.
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sadly now closed/domain for sale
lohtse said:
right I have now done the introp thing... So how would I do the page file mod and how do you increase the screentime out(5mins is far too short)????
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Increase the paging file (required unlocked device):
Open Interop Tools
Go to "Registry"
Select "Registry browser"
Select "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)"
Select "System"
Select "CurrentControlSet"
Select "Control"
Select "Session Manager"
Select "Memory Management"
Select "Paging File"
Now In "Registry Value Data" Change The numbers from 256 to 1024
The final value will be "u:\pagefiles.sys 1024 1024"
Click on the "right icon at the bottom" to save the result
To check if the result saved just reopen the "Paging File" again, If the result back to the original "256" maybe your device is not unlocked yet.
Reboot the device to apply the changes.
Change Screen timeout:
Open Interop Tools
Go to "Registry"
Select "Registry browser"
Select "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)"
Select "Software"
Select "Microsoft"
Select "Settings"
Select "Lock"
Select "DisableNever"
Set "Registry Value Data" to 0
Then go to settings and check "Never" will be available now with some extra values.
astifan said:
Increase the paging file (required unlocked device):
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is that boot loader unlocked or interop???
thank you for the information....
what other hacks would you suggest?
lohtse said:
is that boot loader unlocked or interop???
thank you for the information....
what other hacks would you suggest?
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To be able to edit some of the protected registry values you need to do "Interop Unlock"
"Interop Unlock" will allow you to do almost everything you need.
Don't activate "Full Filesystem Access" In "Unlock" -> "Interop Unlock" it will not work with Lumia 950/XL and it might affect on the usb connection.
If you didn't find a clear guide for "Interop Unlock" let me know I will write a full guide based on my experiment because some of the details online line is very clear.
astifan said:
To be able to edit some of the protected registry values you need to do "Interop Unlock"
"Interop Unlock" will allow you to do almost everything you need.
Don't activate "Full Filesystem Access" In "Unlock" -> "Interop Unlock" it will not work with Lumia 950/XL and it might affect on the usb connection.
If you didn't find a clear guide for "Interop Unlock" let me know I will write a full guide based on my experiment because some of the details online line is very clear.
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Thank you for that information worked a treat.
I have read that the FM radio is not activated on the 950xl, is this correct is so how do I reactivate it?
also is there away to have a bigger tile other than the three choices we have?
lohtse said:
Thank you for that information worked a treat.
I have read that the FM radio is not activated on the 950xl, is this correct is so how do I reactivate it?
also is there away to have a bigger tile other than the three choices we have?
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The radio is working by default, try this app (almost the best you could find)
Radio FM Phone
Sadly the tiles sizes are fixed as I know, if you want to add some design to the start page you can use this app
Group Tiles
and this app if you want to add custom tiles based on your needs
edgeTile
Check the attached image to see how I did some titles to organize the start page.
astifan said:
The radio is working by default, try this app (almost the best you could find)
Radio FM Phone
Sadly the tiles sizes are fixed as I know, if you want to add some design to the start page you can use this app
Group Tiles
and this app if you want to add custom tiles based on your needs
edgeTile
Check the attached image to see how I did some titles to organize the start page.
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Thank you for that... and radio works great... Have to say am loving the 950xl.... only thing I am really missing is a good off route navigation/mapping app if I could find a good one then everything would be nearly perfect.
also is there away to install the original lumia camera app so we can get flash control(number of flashes used ) back?
finally how do I gain full access to the file system on the device???
does any one have the file for this
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
will not let me download it from store to device as says not compatible with this device
lohtse said:
does any one have the file for this
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
will not let me download it from store to device as says not compatible with this device
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It should work, ignore the compatible message just check the following:
the apps updated including "Microsoft Store" from "Menu" -> "Donwloads and updates"
there is no remaining system updates "Settings" -> "Windows update"
check if there is a "Get" button sometimes it's appear even of there is a compatibility message, click on the button if you found it.
If nothing above worked do the following:
Go to your PC
Be sure you are using the same email/account in both "Phone/PC"
Open the browser and be sure you are logged to your account/email
Open the link of the app
click on "Get"
a message will appear "you own this app"
once you get this message go back to your phone
Open Microsoft store -> Menu
Select "My Library"
Check if the app is there (you can sort the library by name which is better)
Click "Install" behind the app icon
The problem is some of the apps does not appear in Phone store but it will appear in PC store
so this trick will help you to get many apps in the same way,
but I think it will work only with the browser not the desktop app.
astifan said:
It should work, ignore the compatible message just check the following:
the apps updated including "Microsoft Store" from "Menu" -> "Donwloads and updates"
there is no remaining system updates "Settings" -> "Windows update"
check if there is a "Get" button sometimes it's appear even of there is a compatibility message, click on the button if you found it.
If nothing above worked do the following:
Go to your PC
Be sure you are using the same email/account in both "Phone/PC"
Open the browser and be sure you are logged to your account/email
Open the link of the app
click on "Get"
a message will appear "you own this app"
once you get this message got back to your phone
Open Microsoft store -> Menu
Select "My Library"
Check if the app is there (you can sort the library by name which is better)
Click "Install" behind the app icon
The problem is some of the apps does not appear in Phone store but it will appear in PC store
so this trick will help you to get many apps in the same way,
but I think it will work only with the browser not the desktop app.
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did as you suggested.. all I get in store is .this app is not compatible with this device.
nevermind... missed the my library part .... worked a treat,,, thank you
lohtse said:
finally how do I gain full access to the file system on the device???
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As per my experiments, gain the full access to the file system is not a big deal.
the files are protected anyway and some of the important folders assigned to custom users you can't have access, even if you was able to force replace the ownership of the folder and open it.. it will cause some issues with the system.
if you have something really important in the future it's better to use Mass Storage Mode, but accessing the file system while windows is running almost useless.
just don't use the feature in "Interop Tools" which called "Full Filesystem Access" I tried it before and it caused a problem with the connection with the computer I wasn't able to access the storage
astifan said:
Hi Lohtse,
Gaming Emulators
RetriX Universal Emulator (Enhanced)
RetriX (Universal Emulator) Enhanced Version
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Trying to install this, Used durect method(filemanager) portal and interop. but always fails after installing net packages say a prerequisite for an install could not be satisfied... any ideas how to oover come this?