Dear Friends,
I accidently broken the IR Sensors (green bezel) on my Nook Simple Touch.
I already rooted using Nook Manager. Now the touch is completely broken ( not responding).
Could you please confirm how can enable keyboard/mouse access with the current state of the device.
Left and Right buttons are working.
Regards
Nirmal
I haven't heard that the USB host on the NST ever got to the point of working automatically.
That means you'd have to fiddle to enable the USB.
You must have adb shell.
If you need to start an app you can do it with a command like:
Code:
# am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings
If you need to tap something on the screen you can do it with a command like:
Code:
# input tap 100 200
If you need to type something you can do it with a command like:
Code:
# input text 'Hello, I am text!'
Thanks for the response. Should i need to enable the ADB Shell on the Nook even before accessing the ADB ?
btw, Where can i get the ZForce Light Guide IR Bezel so that i can replace them and make the touch work again.?
Please see image spare i was talking about.
neonode.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Technology_SidePic_A_V4.png
Renate NST said:
I haven't heard that the USB host on the NST ever got to the point of working automatically.
That means you'd have to fiddle to enable the USB.
You must have adb shell.
If you need to start an app you can do it with a command like:
Code:
# am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings
If you need to tap something on the screen you can do it with a command like:
Code:
# input tap 100 200
If you need to type something you can do it with a command like:
Code:
# input text 'Hello, I am text!'
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Nirmal.Web said:
Thanks for the response.
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Huh? This is a year and a half after the last post.
Ok, the link you posted is for reflected technology.
The original NST was interrupt technology.
How did you break the green bezel? A single break does not invalidate it, but will make alignment more difficult.
Do you have ADB enabled? If not it will be difficult to get it enabled with a completely funky touch sensor.
I would probably just connect to the 1.8V UART console inside, but that may be a bit of a challenge if you haven't done that before.
The original NST is getting pretty old now.
If you really want another ebay will probably sell you one cheaply.
That's probably easier than finding the bezel by itself.
If you have ADB working and a broken screen or a broken touch sensor (on anything), my adbgrab.exe lets you interact with your device on your desktop.
If you have ADB working and want to troubleshoot the touchy alignment of the NST touch sensor the Touch.apk will help you.
UsbMode.apk can enable USB host mode so that you can attach a keyboard or mouse.
All can be found in the signature.
Hi Renate,
Thanks for the detail clarification. I didn't noticed your 2018 reply. Yesterday i accidently came to the site and saw your old response and tried with ADB with the Nook which was sleeping for the last 3-4 years.
Based on your response, i tried to connect ADB and it worked well. All i want to use that as an Information Display wall and what a day i was able to accomplish everything through adb.
pbs.twimg.com/media/ETPGis4U8AAxpMe?format=jpg&name=small
shkspr.mobi/blog/2020/02/turn-an-old-ereader-into-an-information-screen-nook-str/
I will share my years of story to revive this on a separate thread.
Few Final Queries :
- 1. Since the touch is dead i want to open the ElectricSign App whenever i long press the "n" button. I updated the nook mod manager preferences manually with
<string name="pref_n_long">ElectricSign::com.sugoi.electricsign::1::0</string> but its not working. What i am missing?
- 2. How to simulate touch event in 1.2.1 using zForce Touch Screen /dev/input/event2 for a given x & y axis. Does the adbgrab.exe solves this?
Thanks again Appreciated.
adbgrab.exe works fine, just try it.
Currently it uses the shell input command as being the most portable.
It's not the fastest thing in the world, but it is the most compatible.
I could "borrow" a /dev/input, but that gets into questions of how it's configured.
In unrooted things I roll my own /dev/input (like my page-turner box on my everday Glow2 reader).
You don't need a launcher, just make your signage thingy a home thingy.
Code:
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN"/>
<category android:name="android.intent.category.HOME"/>
I am using Windows 8.1 and the adbgrab.exe simply opens and closing.
This device is already rooted using nookmanager and i am looking for a way i control the screen remotely by sending x & y co-ordinates.
Regards
Nirmal
Nirmal.Web said:
I am using Windows 8.1 and the adbgrab.exe simply opens and closing.
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Does it say anything?
Is there any error?
Does "adb devices" show your device?
You have to have the ADB server running.
I don't have access to any 8.1, but if there is a problem, I'd like to solve it.
Nirmal.Web said:
I am looking for a way I control the screen remotely by sending x & y co-ordinates.
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Code:
# input tap 100 200
Renate said:
Does it say anything?
Is there any error?
Does "adb devices" show your device?
You have to have the ADB server running.
I don't have access to any 8.1, but if there is a problem, I'd like to solve it.
Code:
# input tap 100 200
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Hello Renate,
I missed to update you on the status of this.
I was able to complete my objective using your Inputs and also used Android Screen Monitor to control the touches
Please see attached output. I am using this as a QuoteFrame using ElectricSign APK.
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
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Thanks again
Regards
Nirmal
Oh, glad it worked out.
I ended up doing the same sort of the same thing with an old NST,
It's an app that uses a TCP connection forwarded over ADB over USB.
Right now it sends View IDs and strings to update the separate areas.
I may switch over to just a full screen PNG composed on the host computer (a Raspberry Pi).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ook-simple-touch.3911928/page-4#post-84903515
Related
Alright, So I have this Universal, and I love it. Then one day, I figured that it shows a certain resemblance to something else...
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See the resemblance?
A keyboard?
Two extra keys?
A touch-pad/touch-screen?
So I figured, why am I still ****ing with this media center keyboard and it's silly joystick-for-mouse thing? I got a full fledged remote control as a phone!
After two days and a lot of stupid windowing and socket coding later, I had a semi working app
I've attached it here. It's still alpha, so only download if you want to test, it's not ready for real usage yet
What it does at this point? You can move the mouse, but it will be pretty jerky, and you can type
What is still to do?
- Proper protocol, not some dumb-ass dynamic package size ****
- Soft keys -> mouse buttons
- Proper server application, system tray icon and all
- Password protection
- Some more neat features
- Maybe some features people recommend
How does it work? run PPCRCServerTest.exe on your PC, and run PPCRCClient.exe on your device. tap the screen, enter IP or hostname (for some reason hostnames only seem to look up if connected through activesync...), and hit connect. Once it says "Connected", start typing and moving touching your screen
Also, please note that for some reason WiFi seems to be faster than ActiveSync. I have no idea why, but it just does... odd uh?
So what do I need back in return?
- Feedback
- How on EARTH to know when a soft-key is pressed and released
That's pretty much it
Remember, just a little preview, not ready for real use yet!
Bye,
TB
Hi TheBlasphemer.
I don't have a uni, but your app still sounds pretty neat.
Here's something that might help you alone (if you haven't found it yourself yet):
There is a function called SetWindowsHookEx. I haven't played with it much, but I know it lets you hook the keyboard (all of it) and handle all key events up / down. If I am not mistaken it returns the address of the previous function so you can delegate the keys you don't want to handle back to the system. Kind of like window subclassing.
Now all you need is some debug prints to figure out what VK codes respond to the soft keys and you are done.
Good luck!
levenum said:
Hi TheBlasphemer.
I don't have a uni, but your app still sounds pretty neat.
Here's something that might help you alone (if you haven't found it yourself yet):
There is a function called SetWindowsHookEx. I haven't played with it much, but I know it lets you hook the keyboard (all of it) and handle all key events up / down. If I am not mistaken it returns the address of the previous function so you can delegate the keys you don't want to handle back to the system. Kind of like window subclassing.
Now all you need is some debug prints to figure out what VK codes respond to the soft keys and you are done.
Good luck!
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Actually as my window is the top window, I already receive all key events through WM_KEYDOWN and WM_KEYUP, so there's no need for windows hooks and stuff
I have looked into what happens when someone presses a softkey, but I only seem to get two weird keyup events when I release it :S (VK 112+16 and VK 113 + 16). I could use these, but as I could only see when they're clicked, I would only be able to do mouse clicks, not dragging
Btw, it should also work on other PPCs, like the wizard
Hi
Just tried on my BA WM5. It connects (it says connected on the PC server) then it closes the connection immediatelly for a reason. But this looks like a promising app so I'll keep on tracking it...
P.S: Do you plan to release the source code? (I'm a beginner programmer, examples are always good )
Hi,
Is it possible to get an update for the Terminal Server Client so it can run on the Windows Server 2003.
/Jesper
You mean have W2K3 accessed via your HTC Universal? AFIAK it's always been possible. Indeed, I've been doing that since I bought my MDA Pro in the week of the UK launch about a year ago
You only need to adjust the settings on the Server to allow the Client Compatible enryption level as the WM2003/WM5 TS client does not support 128 bit encryption.
If want a good experience search out VJFSTSC from this site
(VJ's Full screen Terminal Server Client). A full 640x480 screen makes the Exec an excellent tool to administer servers without needing to cart a laptop around
I didn't think anyone was still using it! I'll have to update it when I get a few spare minutes!
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vijay555 said:
I didn't think anyone was still using it! I'll have to update it when I get a few spare minutes!
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yes i'm using it and have run into problems
somehow when i use full screen mode (it took ages to figure out i had to disable "limit server size to fit screen", if it was enabled your full screen hack didn't work), the last line at the bottom will not respond, i.e the taskbar, anything on it, and the start button. if i don't use your hack, no problems. (but no full screen either )
a friend's qtek 9000 doesn't have this problem with your hack.
do you have any ideas? :idea: thanks..
cmonex: you need to post in the VJFSTSC thread, but this was a bug with an earlier version, that should have been fixed in the latest version. I haven't worked on it for months and months due a perversly busy schedule, but I'll try to look into it further. It still needs lots of work.
V
vijay555
I'm using it for some time now,..and it works GREAT! especially running in VGA mode...
thanx!
arjan
FYI all, there has been a post that you can use a virtual screen manager with VJFSTSC to get >VGA screen resolutions, eg SVGA. It'll look quite crap, but it should work... but I think opening word (and Vista?) on your Universal is a cool way to make a gadget freak's mouth water.
V
LOL
Mobile Vista
vijay555 said:
cmonex: you need to post in the VJFSTSC thread, but this was a bug with an earlier version, that should have been fixed in the latest version. I haven't worked on it for months and months due a perversly busy schedule, but I'll try to look into it further. It still needs lots of work.
V
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hi, thanks for your answer!!
i think i'm using the latest version or at least the one that was the latest a couple of weeks ago. :shock: but i'll recheck..thanks
vijay555 said:
I didn't think anyone was still using it! I'll have to update it when I get a few spare minutes!
YES PLEASE
I've found your little app to be one of the most useful apps for the Exec.
1024x768 shrunk to fit the screen is terrible but using a 800 x 600 @ 100% screen and virtual display's navigational options to scroll around has proved to be usefull from time to time.
When you get some time to update VJFSTSC I'd be glad to put forward a few suggestions but something that would be neat would be an ability to map a couple of buttons to CTRL & ALT but only whilst VJFSTSC is running
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Taz69 said:
When you get some time to update VJFSTSC I'd be glad to put forward a few suggestions but something that would be neat would be an ability to map a couple of buttons to CTRL & ALT but only whilst VJFSTSC is running
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yes ctrl+alt would be very useful.
cant find any thread VJFSTSC. please give me a direct link to it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=33759&highlight=vjfullscreen
What do you guys mean about the ctrl+alt key combos? Give me an example.
V
As certain keys such as <CTRL> , <ALT> and maybe <Esc> are not found on the Exec but are used quite a bit on Windows it would be really usefull if these keys could be mapped to some of the physical keys such as the E-mail, Home Page, Contacts, Phone but only when VJFSTSC is active. Normally these buttons are assigned to their own functions but this behavior is overridden whilst VJFSTSC is active.
This could be taken a small step further by assigning the Windows key to open the START menu on the windows PC instead of the Exec and possibly using the Ok key to bring up a configuration menu in VJFSTSC with a few other options including the ability to save a config file so any settings such as show/hide SIP are retained the next time VJFSTSC is launched.
I better stop there, as I was intending to give an example of mapping options not a full blown wishlist
thanks, vijay555.
nice ideas, Taz69... would be real cool.
Hi all,
yesterday I finally got my M3 a
I just have got 1 problem I seem not able to fix:
Chrome always seems to think the tablet is a phone... So it runs in phone layout instead of tablet layout
Is there a way to fix it?
(I can't post links since I have less than 10 posts... but you can just google for "chrome tabs phone layout", go to picture search mode.
--> the first picture shows my layout on the left... and the one it should use on the right.)
Thanks for your help and sorry for my bad english.
Just click request desktop site under chrome settings
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Hussainally said:
Just click request desktop site under chrome settings
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Sorry perhaps I did not describe the problem clearly enough:
It's not my problem to get the desktop version of a homepage getting opened.
The problem is, like on your picture, chrome not showing all tabs on top of the screen (like in the desktop version of chrome or on most tablets like my old nexus7 2013), but to "hide" them behind this little tab icon (showning "3" on your picture) in the right upper corner.
It's like on this picture... It should look like the part on the right side.
(Just replace the three XXX with a "." / dot)
cdn.ilovefreesoftwareXXXcom/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chrome-Phone-Layout-vs-Tablet-Layout.png
Edit:
Okay I got a solution. It's pretty simple.
Via ADB:
adb devices (to check if devices connected)
setting density to 391 (or less) via: adb shell wm density 391
--> Tadaa tablet mode in chrome
Are u rooted ?
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Hussainally said:
Are u rooted ?
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Nope,
this one is not rooted yet. So can't use the xposed framework.
@Hussainally
How did you get the homepage button?
xda_dario said:
@Hussainally
How did you get the homepage button?
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It's been there ever since ..did nothing
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Also on the predefined mode, the tabs are not working... like chrome is confused.
I filed a bug on Chrome for that too. but maybe chrome needs to include this device on tablet side of the moon.
I managed to force it into tablet mode (thx to nospherato) but I never had a homepage button.
The adb shell density command does not work on my M3. What could I be doing wrong?
hi flavio,
you took these steps?
1) activated the developer menu
2) activated the usb debug mode
3) connected pc+m3 ("adb devices" should not show "not authorized")
4) typed
adb shell wm density 391
?
(btw on my windows shell I had to use adb.exe instead of adb command... damn win10)
You should at once see the screen getting modified.
nospherato said:
hi flavio,
you took these steps?
1) activated the developer menu
2) activated the usb debug mode
3) connected pc+m3 ("adb devices" should not show "not authorized")
4) typed
adb shell wm density 391
?
(btw on my windows shell I had to use adb.exe instead of adb command... damn win10)
You should at once see the screen getting modified.
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I did all these steps before but it never got it working.
Somehow I did get it to work now (set it to 320) but I still don't know what I did differently.
And it reverts back to 440 after a reboot. Is that normal?
Yes it is normal it gets reset after a reboot... Also if you change your resolution (power save, lower resolution) it gets reset.
I think you can only get it working permanently if your device is rooted.
Btw: If you use the normal resolution chrome starts to work in tablet mode @391 density.
If you want to use the battery saving mode (1200x1920), it starts at 293. (I prefer this one, as the quick actions do not get messed up here.)
Thanks for the help @nospherato & @Flavio.
I had the same issue with the Mediapad M3. Just got this today and having Chrome in phone mode and not table mode is a big drawback.
I could not even switch between tabs (hitting the square with the number of tabs in it did not show the list of open tabs to close it).
What worked for me was:
adb shell wm density 320
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This immediately switched Chrome to show the row of tabs at the top and allowed me to close them as well.
Thanks XDA community.
The strange thing is that when you switch back to 400 DPI Chrome stays in tablet mode, i.e. with the tabs above the address bar.
At least in some regions Huawei released an update which should add the option to remove the on-screen navigation and fix the Chrome problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69664225&postcount=14
Flavio said:
Somehow I did get it to work now (set it to 320)
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I had the same problem. No bookmark star and can't change the tabs.
Set to 320 works for me to.
Makes me happy!
Back to 400 i had the same problems. So i tested some variable values.
356 and smaller - No Problem
357 or higher - The same Problems.
BTV-DL09 LTE Modell
Is there a way to permanently fix the tabs and user agent from phone mode? I can't close tabs and swiping to switch them is annoying.
If I do adb do I have to redo it every reboot if my only desire is having tabs work? I don't even have my favourites menu or reload buttons.
@Sean09
Well as I know the only other way is to root your device and use expose framework. There is a plugin where you can set things like that for your apps.
If you do not want to root your device, you will at least have to wait for an ota update from huawei.
(If I got it right, this problem does not exist in newer [thai/chinese] versions... but until now, no huawei support could/wanted to tell me if or when eu pads get an update...)
I wonder if we can flash the other firmware that has already had an update made available to it - I assume they'll get updates quicker than we will in the USA as well.
Starting shortly after the 7.1.2 official builds, I can no longer successfully disable native captive portal detection on my 6P.
I used to be able to use the following command in adb shell: adb shell settings put global captive_portal_detection_enabled 0
However, this no longer has any effect, even though I can run the next command: adb shell settings get global captive_portal_detection_enabled and it will return 0 like it is supposed to, indicating that it has been disabled.
It seems that this functionality has been broken in the latest security patches, and I have searched far and wide with no answers except for what I already know. If I cannot disable native captive portal detection, it will not permit "Hello Guest Wifi" (an app that used to work reliably) to automatically sign into the public network at my workplace and requires manual connection multiple times per day. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hi, I had the same issue. After digging into android_framework_base, this was not broken, but the configuration has changed.
Now there is 3 captive portal settings:
https://github.com/LineageOS/androi...ore/java/android/provider/Settings.java#L8273
- ignore: Don't attempt to detect captive portals
- prompt (default): When detecting a captive portal, display a notification that prompts the user to sign in.
- avoid: When detecting a captive portal, immediately disconnect from the network and do not reconnect to that network in the future.
The setting to configure is no more captive_portal_detection_enabled. Instead, use captive_portal_mode
settings put global captive_portal_mode 0
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guilc said:
Hi, I had the same issue. After digging into android_framework_base, this was not broken, but the configuration has changed.
Now there is 3 captive portal settings:
https://github.com/LineageOS/androi...ore/java/android/provider/Settings.java#L8273
- ignore: Don't attempt to detect captive portals
- prompt (default): When detecting a captive portal, display a notification that prompts the user to sign in.
- avoid: When detecting a captive portal, immediately disconnect from the network and do not reconnect to that network in the future.
The setting to configure is no more captive_portal_detection_enabled. Instead, use captive_portal_mode
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Oh, thank you so much. I was having this issue with my Lenovo Zuk Z1 and you just saved me a huge amount of frustration. lol
guilc said:
use captive_portal_mode
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works awesome on android 7.1
you saved my live
this is it!
@guilc
well done!
@wannabe-developers
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u should be condemned to have only access to networks
that block access to your hard-coded:
'yes i can curl that, now the system has internet access'
targets for the rest of time.
and no root or adb access!
thx for breaking the user :silly:
guilc said:
Hi, I had the same issue. After digging into android_framework_base, this was not broken, but the configuration has changed.
Now there is 3 captive portal settings:
https://github.com/LineageOS/androi...ore/java/android/provider/Settings.java#L8273
- ignore: Don't attempt to detect captive portals
- prompt (default): When detecting a captive portal, display a notification that prompts the user to sign in.
- avoid: When detecting a captive portal, immediately disconnect from the network and do not reconnect to that network in the future.
The setting to configure is no more captive_portal_detection_enabled. Instead, use captive_portal_mode
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thank you so much
you saved my time clearing this annoying notification.
I get permission denial message when I try this command, its a shame there isnt an xposed module for this..
well...
got root?
if not try adb from pc...
i guess: no root, no luck! though
Some apps don't use the entire display. With some apps, I want it to use the whole display while in others I don't. So how do I do that? Also in another form, I read that you use the adb. So I got that but when I run adb devices I don't see my phone. Also my phone is charging, but I'm not able to see the phone on my file explorer either.
Also, I am just 11 years old, so I don't really understand this kind of stuff. So it would be much loved if you guys can explain this in basic terms.
My World Rules said:
Some apps don't use the entire display. With some apps, I want it to use the whole display while in others I don't. So how do I do that? Also in another form, I read that you use the adb. So I got that but when I run adb devices I don't see my phone. Also my phone is charging, but I'm not able to see the phone on my file explorer either.
Also, I am just 11 years old, so I don't really understand this kind of stuff. So it would be much loved if you guys can explain this in basic terms.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/es...x-apps-filling-screen-nova-included-t3670404/
vexx109 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/es...x-apps-filling-screen-nova-included-t3670404/
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Yes I tried that.... But the phone is not being recognized on my PC.
You have to go download the adb drivers from Google. And then enable developer options on your phone as well.
vexx109 said:
You have to go download the adb drivers from Google. And then enable developer options on your phone as well.
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Yes, but I can't find the drivers for the essential phone...
My World Rules said:
Yes, but I can't find the drivers for the essential phone...
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They're not specific to essential. It's the Google drivers. My advice to you is to start researching this stuff before you begin utilizing adb or any other commands. At this point, we don't even have the stock images so if you screw something up you're SOL right now....
Drivers here:
https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb.html
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My World Rules said:
Yes, but I can't find the drivers for the essential phone...
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Use Minimal ADB and Fastboot. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Enable USB Debugging from developer options in your Android settings.
Connect usb cable.
Press yes on the phone.
Type:
adb shell settings put global ESSENTIAL_LAYOUT_WHITELIST "*"
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Oh ok. So I understand how to get the drivers. So now I have to open the adb shell settings put global ESSENTIAL_LAYOUT_WHITELIST. But will that allow all the apps to use the full display?
My World Rules said:
Oh ok. So I understand how to get the drivers. So now I have to open the adb shell settings put global ESSENTIAL_LAYOUT_WHITELIST. But will that allow all the apps to use the full display?
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you run the command from the command prompt
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So after I run the command will it get all the apps to use the full display?
My World Rules said:
So after I run the command will it get all the apps to use the full display?
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You need the put in the "*" aftewards, because it's a white list the astrisk signifies "Everything" also, it's called a wildcard.
the full command should look like this:
adb shell
settings put global ESSENTIAL_LAYOUT_WHITELIST "*"
Ok guys, so I tried the command. While it has changed and allows some apps to use the entire display. Other apps still have a black bar on the top of the app... How do I remove that bar?
Yes so I tried that... but some apps still have a black bar on the top of the screen...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
That will likely be something the devs of the apps have to do as the screen ratio is a bit different than what they built the apps for. The best way I can think to describe it is like with movies. If you have a 4:3 ratio show playing on a 16:9 ratio the you're still gonna have the bars. But if you have a movie that can support 16:9 you'll have full screen coverage.
So is it possible to "Stretch the app" to use the entire display?
vexx109 said:
You need the put in the "*" aftewards, because it's a white list the astrisk signifies "Everything" also, it's called a wildcard.
the full command should look like this:
adb shell
settings put global ESSENTIAL_LAYOUT_WHITELIST "*"
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thanks for the clarity
My World Rules said:
Yes so I tried that... but some apps still have a black bar on the top of the screen...
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Very few game will likely ever work for this. The resolution and assets are typically not designed to scale to different aspect ratios like this phone has. Even the LG G6 and Galaxy S8 just crop off the edges of games when they make them fit on the display fuilly.
*Off topic*
Just wanted to say reading this thread and the fact that no one jumped down his throat for asking questions and helped him through the steps reminds me of xda back in the day. And slight restored my faith in humanity. Good jobs mofos ✌??
skw5115 said:
you run the command from the command prompt
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tigercranestyle said:
this is what some apps look like when you use the whitelist editor and hide the navbar simultaneously. youtube and google play movies look like this when you do both.
it looks like your game, by default, hides the navbar. have you tried using the whitelist editor app do nothing to the status bar and unhide the navbar?
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I don't understand. What do your mean by whitelist editor app... What is that?
tigercranestyle said:
the app located here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/themes/essential-layout-whitelist-editor-t3671285
try using the app to not take advantage of the status bar by unchecking it. then override the default setting off your game by de-selecting the box to show the navbar. seems like it would be better to have a navbar than the black bar up top.
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Thanks the app works for some apps. However, for most of my video games, there is still a black bar. Like I asked above... is it possible to get the app to stretch to the entire phone.