Here is an interesting article that will help you if you want CRT screen Off animation like in Nexus S:
http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/enable-crt-animation
Worked with no problems on my SGC with Rogers ROM.
I actually used NinjaMorph to package the modified resources.arsc into framework-res.apk, but I assume the original method will work too.
Safe to flash
this?
Aquethys said:
Safe to flash
this?
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Probably no. Most likely you will end up with phone freezing on the Samsung logo at boot. framework-res.apk files are not interchangeable between models, maybe not even between firmware versions for the same phone.
Can you post a step by step guide then? I can't really understand anything here
The step-by-step instructions from the link in the first post are pretty much what i did. Read the comment by ravenstark - if you mount the filesystem with root explorer there will be no need to execute the commands in red in section 8.
The instructions from the link in your post cover steps 3-7. You still have to download the file to your PC (1), decompile it (2) and upload it back to the phone once you are done with it (8).
For the first step which terminal do you use??
(Free Your Android guide)
adb. If you don't have you can download it from here. It is part of the SDK and probably the most essential tool.
The command is exactly as written there
Aquethys said:
For the first step which terminal do you use??
(Free Your Android guide)
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What do you mean? If you're using a Windows PC, then just open up a cmd prompt. You should read the guides at the beginning of that page so you know how to setup adb and the apk tool.
The big picture is this. Connect your pc to computer, pull file from phone to PC using adb, modify file on PC, push file back to phone using adb.
For what it's worth, here's a thread I wrote quite a long time ago, some is not applicable for the Glide, but most of it still applies. If you're going to be mucking around in your phone it's best to know how to do a few things first. Read Before Flashing.
When I try and open SDK or AVD (what's the difference :| ) then I just get a quick terminal screen that closes.
It would be appreciated if someone could just create a flashable CWM version >_<
I hate my inexperience @ this. It keeps saying this isn't "adb" isn't recognized, but I've downloaded it! How can I check?!
Aquethys said:
I hate my inexperience @ this. It keeps saying this isn't "adb" isn't recognized, but I've downloaded it! How can I check?!
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Ok, so what have you done so far?
What should be done. Assuming you're using Windows, install the Android SDK. Once installed, launch the SDK Manager. Then from the list of installable options, choose the Platform Tools and I always like to get the drivers. Once done, you will have this path, CrogramFiles(x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools, now you could add this path to your variables in Windows, which would be easiest, or copy the Platform-tools folder to C:. Then plug in your phone via USB to your computer.
Now, if you added the Path to your variables, just go Start>Run>cmd, and at the cmd prompt type adb devices. If you see a device you're good.
If you copied the Platform-tools folder over, then Start>Run>cmd, and in the cmd prompt type,
C:
then
cd platform-tools
then
adb devices
Beyond that, can't really help, never use apk tool. Good luck.
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It would be appreciated if someone could just create a flashable CWM version >_<
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Attached to this post is a CWM update with CRT Screen OFF and battery icon with percent for ROGERS ROM. I'm not sure this will work on AT&T ROM.
Make a backup before applying this update so you can restore if you end up stuck on SAMSUNG logo on boot.
Apologies to the author of the battery mod - I couldn't find his post to link to here...
Aquethys said:
I hate my inexperience @ this. It keeps saying this isn't "adb" isn't recognized, but I've downloaded it! How can I check?!
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Hopefully the file tcfx44 posted works for you. Either way, I highly suggest you learn how to use adb and some other tools if you plan on flashing your phone in the future. It could prove useful some day.
Will this apply over OsiMood? I really am not sure if I am using the Rogers, but apparently I am because in XDA App it says I927-R and same with a benchmark.
Doesn't work for OsI mood 2.1.30 or whatever version was released today. I don't want to give up the amazing UI and stuff of OSi. I'm working fine though, so doesn't look like the install failed or bricked. Any revisions?
Aquethys said:
Doesn't work for OsI mood 2.1.30 or whatever version was released today. I don't want to give up the amazing UI and stuff of OSi. I'm working fine though, so doesn't look like the install failed or bricked. Any revisions?
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I changed a bit the CWM mod. Hopefully this one will work. Make a backup of your current ROM - I'm not sure if this mod is compatible with OsiMood.
tcfx44 said:
I changed a bit the CWM mod. Hopefully this one will work. Make a backup of your current ROM - I'm not sure if this mod is compatible with OsiMood.
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CRT Screen Mod -- Works with Rom manager..
Addition
Default Battery Indicator Changed.. Shows Percentage in steps of 5%..
Anyone having problems powering off and crashing GO Launcher? (then run through media scanner, etc..)
Could you remove the battery mod? I don't like it compared to OSiMood battery >_>
Finally, sorry for demanding so much, could you also put CRT on and ICS animations here?
Sorry!!!!!
Having serious problems turning off. This then affects my underclock.
Related
Updated: Sept 8 2009 Now over 50 clocks some in 2 sizes. Have fun with the new clocks and the new Candy.
--Linuxrebel--
I'm one of those who loves Eye Candy, but hates windows. So despite some excellent work done by xidominicanoix I couldn't use the work. So with xidominicanoix's permission to use the collection I've written a shell script that can run on your SD card and installs the new clocks in quick order.
NOTE: This is for rooted phones only. I've tested it pretty heavily on my G1 but your mileage is not guaranteed. If you are not comfortable in a Linux/Unix shell you might be best off with the tool here.
I claim only that it worked on my phone, (and that it looks cool to me )
Directions for use (Copy of the directions are also in the README file):
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This is a quick and easy way to change the clocks on your phone without the hassle of using windows adb, etc.
Unfortunately for those who aren't rooted, this will not work. Root is required to be able to use
this script and change the clock. There are lots of tutorials on how to root phones, so go forth and google to find your answers.
Usage:
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1. Connect your phone to your main computer and copy the file clocks.tgz to your sdcard
2. Disconnect the phone, as the rest will not need your computer to complete.
3. Open a term window (I like connectbot your preference may vary)
4. su
5. cd /sdcard
6. tar -vzxf clocks.tgz (this will open the tar gzip file)
7. cd Clocks
8. sh setclock.sh backup (This will backup your existing clock)
9. sh setclock.sh [name of the clock you want to use]
You can remove the clocks.tgz file anytime you want once it is opened it's no longer used. If you run backup a second time it restores the originally backed up clock.
NOTES:
Images of the various clocks are in the the directory called Images. The Image viewer on the G1 picks them up (may need to force it to re-read) and I'd imagine that the other phones work the same, so you can see what it is you are going to get that way. The Directory name will match the name of the picture to make life better. To add a clock to this script all you need to do is make a directory under Clocks, with the AlarmClock.apk file in it, and then run the script to have it 'installed' the same as all the others.
Again thanks to xidominicanoix for gathering together permission to use all of these clocks, and giving me the idea to do it this way. (Since I couldn't use his bloody windows tools )
--Linuxrebel--
You can download the tarball at the following link:
http://www.4shared.com/file/131059734/7781f9a1/clocks.html
md5sum 7c1253ba43d6b21194b56c489b9fb7e6 clocks.tgz
Seems I forgot about the Windows side of the world. All I have at home are *nix systems (Linux, Mac and BSD), so if you are not on a *nix or Cygwin enabled system a zip file
http://www.4shared.com/file/132469430/9f73a1ba/clocks.html
md5sum f5cdb6cd3c4ad983ab30123b1acce3f7 clocks.zip
good work man ... now Mac and Linux users can all enjoy
xidominicanoix said:
good work man ... now Mac and Linux users can all enjoy
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And noobs who can't get it work like me
Thank you both for your hard work on this.
Adam17 said:
And noobs who can't get it work like me
Thank you both for your hard work on this.
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Are you having hard time with xidominicanoix's version or mine? If mine let me know what the problem is. If xidominicanoix's I'm going to be as in the dark as anyone could be.
Yeah I am having problems with his, just can't seem to get it working for me.
Edit: So we have to go back into term everytime we want to change it? Or am I missing the easier way to do it?
Adam17 said:
Yeah I am having problems with his, just can't seem to get it working for me.
Edit: So we have to go back into term everytime we want to change it? Or am I missing the easier way to do it?
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Good bad or ugly, yes you do need to go back to term. UNLESS a miracle happens and I instantly figure out how to to Android style programming I'm an admin not a programmer.
Np, I can deal with term a helluva a lot easier than I can with adb.
works great..takes a few seconds after initial set up to bang into terminal the commands to change the clock. I have had issues with ADB where I seem to lose adb connection for unknown reasons and phone doesnt connect so this method for me is alot easier.
thanks!
works great .. .thanks ... it shows up on my home screen but does not show up in my open home home screen :/ is there a way I could make it work in open home?
wow so easy and straight from the phone
thanks for this!!
hello .... it's not working for me..
when i get to step:
8. sh setclock.sh backup (This will backup your existing clock)
my g1 says cp: cannot stat '//system/app/AlarmClock.apk': No such file or directory
hmmmmmmmmmmm
what to do
i HAve Cm 4.0.2
and the oreo red n blk theme
bboy_201 said:
hello .... it's not working for me..
when i get to step:
8. sh setclock.sh backup (This will backup your existing clock)
my g1 says cp: cannot stat '//system/app/AlarmClock.apk': No such file or directory
hmmmmmmmmmmm
what to do
i HAve Cm 4.0.2
and the oreo red n blk theme
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Looking into it.
EDIT: I did the only thing I can imagine is that a theme you are using has moved the AlarmClock.apk package and I've no idea where.
I'm stumped
linuxrebel said:
Looking into it.
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The normal location of the clock is /system/app (or //system/app, same place extra /)
Is it perhaps possible that the theme you are using moves the AlarmClock.apk? If you can give me a link to the theme (I'm more than a little tired at the moment and having really lousy luck with search.) I'll see if I can figure out what the author of that did, or if it is even the problem.
Worked perfect I love it thank you very much!
i iused the other verion of doing this from the link provided in the top of the 1st post......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=538189&page=12
that worked for me!!!!!!!!!!!!
edit:
found it out myself
And what about even more easiest switching. Try this one http://www.mediafire.com/?whgtmmt5uui. Unpack copy folder to sd card then run just once clock_install.sh via GScript Lite app. For switch clock open terminal and write clock.
I'm running on CM 4.0.4 and when I input the setclock.sh clock name it works and everything works perfect except that I never can get the clock widget its always the same watch as before any help?
AndroidFiend said:
I'm running on CM 4.0.4 and when I input the setclock.sh clock name it works and everything works perfect except that I never can get the clock widget its always the same watch as before any help?
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I am running CM 4.04 too on my MT3G and everything works. I now have TedLight clock on my phone. The only problem I have is that I wanted Clock5, but my keyboard or emulator refuse to use digits. What am I doing wrong? Is there a way to type digits or it is just my phone is not cooperating?
Thanks.
Would anybody mind posting some highlights?
Thanks to JT1134 I was able to get the recovery compiled and gave that to Noobnl so he place that into his Hijack super script. SO, dont forget to thank JT1134 for that! Also thank codeworkx for his repo since that was used!
& DRockstar for his script
download http://dl.dropbox.com/u/500010/GalaxyTab/galaxytabroot&clockworkmod.zip
thanks DRockstar for the script
1. debugging enabled
2.run.bat
usage: adb reboot recovery
based on my http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846798
DRockstar said:
I thought this script was pretty cool when noobnl told me about it...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTEL MAC & LINUX:
Note: Mac and Linux users may be prompted to enter administrative password, as adb server requires sudo permissions to start.
No drivers required.
Extract the zip file.
Put the run.sh inside the directory you just extracted.
Open Terminal. Use the cd command to get to the directory. If you extracted inside the Downloads folder, it would be easy in Terminal as so:
Code:
cd ~/Downloads/epic.aio.v2.01
Now give permissions and run it:
Code:
chmod +x run.sh
./run.sh
THANKS TO FIRON FOR CODE MAKING THE SAME SCRIPT BOTH INTEL MAC AND LINUX COMPATIBLE.
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awsome.. thanx, now just need some good detailed way of enable my tab to make phone calls and i'll be having myself a great holidays .. again thanx lots
Wow, thanks! Downloading now and gonna install immediately!
If it works (and I believe it will), then I can only say thanks A LOT to you, Deodex and drockster for this.
<3
Sweet, grabbing now.
Sent from my GT-P1000M using XDA App
It works, but its pretty rough. The screen flickers, and sometimes the navigation is kinda iffy. But backup/restore works and you can flash .zips.. and that's whats important. This should get polished in the next week or so
How did you guys get it to work? Whenever I run that run.bat, it gives me a massive list of "ping is not a recongized command" and "Tab is not a recognized command" and finally ends up doing nothing
I moved the extracted directory to the root of my drive, and it actually made a bit of a difference, as the batch file went a bit further. But still, it ended up doing nothing...
Any ideas?
noobnl said:
thanks to deodex & drockster & me
download http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/noobnl/galaxytabroot&cloxckworkmod.zip
1. debugging enabled
2.run.bat
usage: adb reboot recovery
based on my http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846798
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This is something that Noobnl has put together with using his other script. As far as getting recovery fully functional and not having the screen flicker and others issues, I will continue working on that.
Thanks to JT1134 I was able to get the recovery compiled and gave that to Noobnl so he place that into his Hijack super script. SO, dont forget to thank JT1134 for that! Also thank codeworkx for his repo since that was used!
Anyway the continue development of this will be discussed on the #ModADroid-Galaxy-Tablet channel!
YES Thanks to all that helped!! This would have saved me a couple days ago. Good to know that its available now.
It does flicker when you scroll the options, but at least it works!
I'll try again:
How did you guys get it to work? Whenever I run that run.bat, it gives me a massive list of "ping is not a recongized command" and "Tab is not a recognized command" and finally ends up doing nothing
I moved the extracted directory to the root of my drive, and it actually made a bit of a difference, as the batch file went a bit further. But still, it ended up doing nothing...
Any ideas?
jeebspawnshop said:
I'll try again:
How did you guys get it to work? Whenever I run that run.bat, it gives me a massive list of "ping is not a recongized command" and "Tab is not a recognized command" and finally ends up doing nothing
I moved the extracted directory to the root of my drive, and it actually made a bit of a difference, as the batch file went a bit further. But still, it ended up doing nothing...
Any ideas?
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I have not loaded this myself. I do not have windows machine. Go to the Irc channel to get some more help or ask Noobnl or other thread. He said to run the run.bat I think it needs to be where you have sdk or adb?
works as advertised. hopefully we get a fix on that flickering issue. thanks!
noobnl said:
Thanks to JT1134 I was able to get the recovery compiled and gave that to Noobnl so he place that into his Hijack super script. SO, dont forget to thank JT1134 for that! Also thank codeworkx for his repo since that was used!
& DRockstar for his script
download http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/noobnl/galaxytabroot&cloxckworkmod.zip
1. debugging enabled
2.run.bat
usage: adb reboot recovery
based on my http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846798
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Ok I am confused, how do I install this please?
camblue said:
Ok I am confused, how do I install this please?
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If you can't glean the process from the fairly straightforward instructions you quoted, then you might want to do some more reading. Just do as the message says.
Wow dude!!
camblue said:
Ok I am confused, how do I install this please?
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the .bat file has to be in the same directory as adb/SDK.
Noob question: what can we do with this? Is this the same as rooting you phone?
knightnz said:
If you can't glean the process from the fairly straightforward instructions you quoted, then you might want to do some more reading. Just do as the message says.
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Ok first off if you have no useful comments on how to install then DO NOT reply good lord i HATEEEEE those who obviously know what to do and refuse for whatever reason to illuminate the process but would rather tell me that to read LOL the instructions state to:
1. debugging enabled (ok i get this)
2.run.bat (what the f*ck does this mean????) should I connect via ADB and run .bat???? how do I do that,,,,,c'mon now)
Again if you can not aid me in explaining this process then just dont bother replying!
Thank you
camblue said:
Ok first off if you have no useful comments on how to install then DO NOT reply good lord i HATEEEEE those who obviously know what to do and refuse for whatever reason to illuminate the process but would rather tell me that to read LOL the instructions state to:
1. debugging enabled (ok i get this)
2.run.bat (what the f*ck does this mean????) should I connect via ADB and run .bat???? how do I do that,,,,,c'mon now)
Again if you can not aid me in explaining this process then just dont bother replying!
Thank you
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If you don't know how to run a batch file in Windows, then you might want to consider switching to a Mac
Noobnl has packaged this into a one-click method... you just extract the folder into your /android-sdk-windows/tools folder and double click run.bat while your phone is connected to USB with USB debugging enabled.
If you still can't figure it out, then you should just give up pal
infamousjax said:
If you don't know how to run a batch file in Windows, then you might want to consider switching to a Mac
Noobnl has packaged this into a one-click method... you just extract the folder into your /android-sdk-windows/tools folder and double click run.bat while your phone is connected to USB with USB debugging enabled.
If you still can't figure it out, then you should just give up pal
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Can some post a clean nandroid backup?
Thank you for your efforts!
I am a noob in flashing or compiling custom roms though (locked bootloader on my only other android device, the Motorola Milestone).
I have read that this allows us to inject a nandroid backup into the rom, but would like to know more. What are the benefits of this recovery? What can it be used for? Can i for example flash a stock android build onto my Tab?
Thanks in advance for some helpful, non flamer answers...
Hey.
I come from the Rogers forums. The reason I am making this thread here is because I went over the thread multiple times, including the min-guide and the video-guide for GSM Nexus.
However, myself, as well as a few others, have been having a bit of a problem doing this because it just seems too overwhelming (and complicated) for us, and we were wondering if there is a possibility of getting a "layman's terms" sort of tips, hinters, etc. for it, especially when it comes to backing user data up (like sync accounts, contacts, etc.), and whatnot.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry if I come off as a noob/newb/n00b/whatever. I am a Multimedia student, not a developer or programmer, so I am not familiar at all with Linux programming.
AdelaisAer said:
Hey.
I come from the Rogers forums. The reason I am making this thread here is because I went over the thread multiple times, including the min-guide and the video-guide for GSM Nexus.
However, myself, as well as a few others, have been having a bit of a problem doing this because it just seems too overwhelming (and complicated) for us, and we were wondering if there is a possibility of getting a "layman's terms" sort of tips, hinters, etc. for it, especially when it comes to backing user data up (like sync accounts, contacts, etc.), and whatnot.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry if I come off as a noob/newb/n00b/whatever. I am a Multimedia student, not a developer or programmer, so I am not familiar at all with Linux programming.
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Its probably better to ask a single particular question when you get stuck, What you have asked is very general.
Go as far as you can with the tool kit and when you have a problem give as much detail as you can so someone can help you.
Tool kits can be fast and easy but you won't learn anything and when you have a bit of trouble its all panic stations.
It's better to learn adb/fastboot, try this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
gpfnzl said:
Its probably better to ask a single particular question when you get stuck, What you have asked is very general.
Go as far as you can with the tool kit and when you have a problem give as much detail as you can so someone can help you.
Tool kits can be fast and easy but you won't learn anything and when you have a bit of trouble its all panic stations.
It's better to learn adb/fastboot, try this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
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Oh. Sorry about that. Well, my main question is how to back user data up using the toolkit. I see options for applications and nandroid and stuff, but I don't see userdata such as contacts, sync accounts, etc. The most important stuff.
That's my main concern first and foremost. Also, I'm checking the guide right now; thanks.
I've just checked the tool kit briefly and don't see an option for what you want to do.
How ever:
contacts will sinc to your google account. On your phone go into
settings>accounts and sync>select your google account and check sync contacts.
"Titanium backup" can save accounts, wifi and alot of other stuff.
gpfnzl said:
I've just checked the tool kit briefly and don't see an option for what you want to do.
How ever:
contacts will sinc to your google account. On your phone go into
settings>accounts and sync>select your google account and check sync contacts.
"Titanium backup" can save accounts, wifi and alot of other stuff.
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Ah. Alright, contacts, browser, and Google+ are now synced. In terms of user data, what would I really need to back up? I mean, if I flash, I can just redownload Google+, sign in, sync, and get my contacts back and browser data back, right?
EDIT: Also, it says that we need to locate the rom, which has to be .zip. I downloaded it from the Google Developers website, where they have factory images, but they are all .tgz. Is that fine?
EDIT2: Also, under ADB Mode, it never shows my phone's serial, so I can't do backups. :S I have Windows 7 64 bit. Fastboot mode shows the serial, though.
AdelaisAer said:
Ah. Alright, contacts, browser, and Google+ are now synced. In terms of user data, what would I really need to back up? I mean, if I flash, I can just redownload Google+, sign in, sync, and get my contacts back and browser data back, right?
EDIT: Also, it says that we need to locate the rom, which has to be .zip. I downloaded it from the Google Developers website, where they have factory images, but they are all .tgz. Is that fine?
EDIT2: Also, under ADB Mode, it never shows my phone's serial, so I can't do backups. :S I have Windows 7 64 bit. Fastboot mode shows the serial, though.
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I sync contacts, browser, calendar and gmail with google.
Apps with there user data I save with titanium backup so they can be restored to how they where with the last rom.
The paid version has batch mode so you can do them all at once. After installing a new rom you will have to down load titanium backup again, open it and then restore all your apps.
Factory image: will return your phone to out of the box stock. I personally find stock a bit boring and not so user friendly. Custom roms can be personalized, and the UI easier to use. But thats personal preference.
I have AOKP build 40 that can be down loaded from the xda GNEX development page. use .ZIP roms only
you need to unlock your phone
root
install clockworkmod recovery. the flashing of a new rom is done with clockworkmodrecovery
No serial?
on your PC, go into the"android-sdk-windows" folder, then the "platform-tools folder" and open a command prompt window (shift+right click in the folder then select open command window here)
type in
adb devices
if your serial number does not show up, reinstall the samsung drivers.
gpfnzl said:
I sync contacts, browser, calendar and gmail with google.
Apps with there user data I save with titanium backup so they can be restored to how they where with the last rom.
The paid version has batch mode so you can do them all at once. After installing a new rom you will have to down load titanium backup again, open it and then restore all your apps.
Factory image: will return your phone to out of the box stock. I personally find stock a bit boring and not so user friendly. Custom roms can be personalized, and the UI easier to use. But thats personal preference.
I have AOKP build 40 that can be down loaded from the xda GNEX development page. use .ZIP roms only
you need to unlock your phone
root
install clockworkmod recovery. the flashing of a new rom is done with clockworkmodrecovery
No serial?
on your PC, go into the"android-sdk-windows" folder, then the "platform-tools folder" and open a command prompt window (shift+right click in the folder then select open command window here)
type in
adb devices
if your serial number does not show up, reinstall the samsung drivers.
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For the rom, can I extract the tgz and re-extract it as a zip?
For the serial/adb stuff - I can't find that folder; where is it supposed to be? Also, do I unlock my phone after this or before? Also how? @[email protected] I totally got lost...
AdelaisAer said:
For the rom, can I extract the tgz and re-extract it as a zip?
For the serial/adb stuff - I can't find that folder; where is it supposed to be? Also, do I unlock my phone after this or before? Also how? @[email protected] I totally got lost...
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I've never tried the .tgz to .zip so i can't give a accurate opinion.
Have you installed SDK from the guide? or you can google search it and down load it.
It should be in
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
Titanium backup is only available to root users, so no good for you at the moment.
you can back up apps to google
settings>backup and restore but ive never done it that way, and dont know how well it works.
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gpfnzl said:
I've never tried the .tgz to .zip so i can't give a accurate opinion.
Have you installed SDK from the guide? or you can google search it and down load it.
It should be in
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
Titanium backup is only available to root users, so no good for you at the moment.
you can back up apps to google
settings>backup and restore but ive never done it that way, and dont know how well it works.
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back your sd card up to PC, from memory i think the unlock part wipes your phone
gpfnzl said:
I've never tried the .tgz to .zip so i can't give a accurate opinion.
Have you installed SDK from the guide? or you can google search it and down load it.
It should be in
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
Titanium backup is only available to root users, so no good for you at the moment.
you can back up apps to google
settings>backup and restore but ive never done it that way, and dont know how well it works.
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Oh. Well, I downloaded it from the Google Developers (official) website, and they don't offer it in any other file-type. :S I can look it up on Google and see if anyone else says anything about it.
Wait, what? I didn't see SDK in the guide. o___o;
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Okay, let's try again. xD
-I have GNex Toolkit 7.6.
-I installed it.
-I used option 1. to install drivers.
-Fastboot mode works fine. Serial displays.
-ADB mode doesn't (no serial). Apparently, as you say, I need SDK? Didn't see SDK anywhere in the guide, or the video, or the Toolkit software.
ALSO, decided to open the .TGZ file up (that I got from here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images), and here are two screenshots:
http://i49.tinypic.com/2rzb30h.png
http://i47.tinypic.com/96dqo3.png
I tried following this thread and you seem to be talking about two different things. The factory images you downloaded from Google developers, or the .tgz file is what you would use to restore your phone to the factory state, also the state I believe your phone is currently in. Unzipping the appropriate tgz file for your phone will yield the radios and another zip file that will be flashed to restore - do not unzip that file.
As far as your confusion with the android sdk, is your phone currently still locked? It sounds like it is. When I learned to customize my phone I did everything the long way without using a kit - which I highly recommend. That way you not only learn much more, but you'll be able to answer most of the questions you have on your own. Unlocking your phone, fast boot mode, the android platform tools folder, etc have to be properly configured before you can flash anything. You can also do all this via Windows/command prompt, Linux isn't necessary, it's just easier in some respects, ie driver installation and such.
I really would recommend some more research before you jump in and start playing with system/root files.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
ttahatt said:
I tried following this thread and you seem to be talking about two different things. The factory images you downloaded from Google developers, or the .tgz file is what you would use to restore your phone to the factory state, also the state I believe your phone is currently in. Unzipping the appropriate tgz file for your phone will yield the radios and another zip file that will be flashed to restore - do not unzip that file.
As far as your confusion with the android sdk, is your phone currently still locked? It sounds like it is. When I learned to customize my phone I did everything the long way without using a kit - which I highly recommend. That way you not only learn much more, but you'll be able to answer most of the questions you have on your own. Unlocking your phone, fast boot mode, the android platform tools folder, etc have to be properly configured before you can flash anything. You can also do all this via Windows/command prompt, Linux isn't necessary, it's just easier in some respects, ie driver installation and such.
I really would recommend some more research before you jump in and start playing with system/root files.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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Oh. Derp. Well, I edited my post before yours, and I saw it has two images in it (one of them is radio) and a zip file. So yeah, I guess that contributed a lot to my confusion.
Also, I think my phone is still locked. I have done literally nothing to it yet.
Also, I want to flash it because it's currently in a Rogers/Samsung-type OS, where updates aren't pushed because it takes them months to get the A-Okay, for whatever reason. I want to flash it to the Google-line so I can get regular updates without waiting. :S
AdelaisAer said:
Oh. Well, I downloaded it from the Google Developers (official) website, and they don't offer it in any other file-type. :S I can look it up on Google and see if anyone else says anything about it.
Wait, what? I didn't see SDK in the guide. o___o;
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Okay, let's try again. xD
-I have GNex Toolkit 7.6.
-I installed it.
-I used option 1. to install drivers.
-Fastboot mode works fine. Serial displays.
-ADB mode doesn't (no serial). Apparently, as you say, I need SDK? Didn't see SDK anywhere in the guide, or the video, or the Toolkit software.
ALSO, decided to open the .TGZ file up (that I got from here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images), and here are two screenshots:
http://i49.tinypic.com/2rzb30h.png
http://i47.tinypic.com/96dqo3.png
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LOL i'm starting to see the confusion :s
skd is for manual input, better for you in the long run.
You want to use the tool kit to unlock,root & flash CWM? the sdk install is not needed.
If using the tool kit and you have selected your device type and can see your serial number....
you just need to select from the list what you want to do. there is a choice to do all = the one click method available in the list of options.
the only other thing to do is to have your phone in the right mode, either android or adb.
Is your goal to be able to flash new roms/kernels/radio?
Plug your phone in to pc....reboot your phone into fastboot (vol+/vol- and power) see if drivers install (should see bottom right hand side of computer)
gpfnzl said:
LOL i'm starting to see the confusion :s
skd is for manual input, better for you in the long run.
You want to use the tool kit to unlock,root & flash CWM? the sdk install is not needed.
If using the tool kit and you have selected your device type and can see your serial number....
you just need to select from the list what you want to do. there is a choice to do all = the one click method available in the list of options.
the only other thing to do is to have your phone in the right mode, either android or adb.
Is your goal to be able to flash new roms/kernels/radio?
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My goal is to back my contacts and app data up, and then flash my phone with the new factory os that I got from Google Developer. :S But this whole guide is ajfkjsdkjfksjfkwejfkjsdkjfakw. Also, sorry for ranting. >___<;
See, if Samsung had just pushed updates to Canadian Android phones in the first place like normal people, I wouldn't be here. But instead, they hold onto updates until they (and Rogers) can stamp their names all over it and then takes a few more months just to approve it a second time, for whatever reason. :S
Instead, I have to come here, try to do this whole thing, and then install that factory Google-line OS so I can get regular updates.
Go look in the Rogers community forums - nothing but threads complaining about it. I'm one of very few who actually came to a forum like this.
OP, have a read of the "flash" link in my signature.
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efrant said:
OP, have a read of the "flash" link in my signature.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Alright, will do.
Also, sorry if my replies get a bit slow now - eating.
EDIT: Ugh, this is getting reaaly confusing now. o-o; Especially the part where you make a backup of the phone build. @[email protected];
When I get home,
If you haven't found a solution,
I will install ToolKit 7.6 and try to do what you are trying to do, then walk you through it.
gpfnzl said:
When I get home,
If you haven't found a solution,
I will install ToolKit 7.6 and try to do what you are trying to do, then walk you through it.
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Alright. Thank you. :3
So far, I synced my contacts, browser, etc. up with my Google+ account, so that's backed up, and I can go into fastboot no problem and have the toolkit detect it.
I just wanna make sure that there's nothing else that needs backing up (if there is, then what do I backup, and how?), and then just flash my phone with the new 4.1.1, and be done.
Also, thank you so much for actually putting up with me. A lot of people would normally be rather mean/hateful towards new-comers like me, so thank you.
EDIT: Why must this be so complicated... @[email protected] Curse you, Samsung.
Just for the hell of it, back up your SD card.
We all need a bit of help getting started.
Good luck.
gpfnzl said:
Just for the hell of it, back up your SD card.
We all need a bit of help getting started.
Good luck.
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Er, how do? o-o;
Plug your phone into your PC
open *my computer* select the *galaxy nexus*, select *internal storage* and copy every thing to your computer.
unlock your lock screen on the phone or your computer wont see the internal storage
So I've tried searching on here, I've tried googling to no success...So time for my first post on this site I guess.
I have an Acer Iconia Tab A100 running stock ICS (rooted) which now stops during its boot sequence.
I've read that when a device is bricked it stops at the Acer logo on boot, mine goes past this but stops before the Android logo appears.
Stuff I did before this happened:
- Friend rooted my device for me using a guide from these forums.
- I tried seeing what I can do with Superuser permissions and got used to the new features.
- Wanted an app that wasn't compatible with my device so I tried using a Device Spoofer to make my device appear as an HTC Thunderbolt.
- Realized it didn't work still so I used the device spoofer to restore back to my default device.
- Device rebooted and I am now stuck between the Acer logo and the Android logo on boot.
Am I bricked and screwed out of a device?
Is there a way to recover my device/restore to factory?
Any help is appreciated. You all most likely know more that I do.
EDIT: The guide that was followed to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531646&highlight=root
phracture said:
So I've tried searching on here, I've tried googling to no success...So time for my first post on this site I guess.
I have an Acer Iconia Tab A100 running stock ICS (rooted) which now stops during its boot sequence.
I've read that when a device is bricked it stops at the Acer logo on boot, mine goes past this but stops before the Android logo appears.
Stuff I did before this happened:
- Friend rooted my device for me using a guide from these forums.
- I tried seeing what I can do with Superuser permissions and got used to the new features.
- Wanted an app that wasn't compatible with my device so I tried using a Device Spoofer to make my device appear as an HTC Thunderbolt.
- Realized it didn't work still so I used the device spoofer to restore back to my default device.
- Device rebooted and I am now stuck between the Acer logo and the Android logo on boot.
Am I bricked and screwed out of a device?
Is there a way to recover my device/restore to factory?
Any help is appreciated. You all most likely know more that I do.
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Is cwm or twrp recovery installed?
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justjackyl said:
Is cwm or twrp recovery installed?
Sent via G2x on temasek b135.2 w/ Trinity TD1.58 kernel (testing)
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I don't believe either was installed. Is there anyway to fix this problem without those?
phracture said:
I don't believe either was installed. Is there anyway to fix this problem without those?
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Well for starters what happened was that tool wrecked build.prop which sits in /system. Not a bug issue except it won't be fixed by resetting, you need to replace/repair build.prop or flash a whole new system to it. Did you enable debugging before doing this? If so adb might be used to repair the damage. If not you'll need to flash an official acer ICS ROM by placing it on the root of external SD named update.zip then power on holding the volume key closest to the lock switch.
Tapatalked from my Nexus 7 - Kuroikaze AOSP
pio_masaki said:
Well for starters what happened was that tool wrecked build.prop which sits in /system. Not a bug issue except it won't be fixed by resetting, you need to replace/repair build.prop or flash a whole new system to it. Did you enable debugging before doing this? If so adb might be used to repair the damage. If not you'll need to flash an official acer ICS ROM by placing it on the root of external SD named update.zip then power on holding the volume key closest to the lock switch.
Tapatalked from my Nexus 7 - Kuroikaze AOSP
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Ahhh okay I think that makes sense to me, and yes I believe I had debugging turned on so I should be able to fix this I guess fairly simply.
Thanks so much will post to say if I've solved or ran into trouble once i get home.
pio_masaki said:
Well for starters what happened was that tool wrecked build.prop which sits in /system. Not a bug issue except it won't be fixed by resetting, you need to replace/repair build.prop or flash a whole new system to it. Did you enable debugging before doing this? If so adb might be used to repair the damage. If not you'll need to flash an official acer ICS ROM by placing it on the root of external SD named update.zip then power on holding the volume key closest to the lock switch.
Tapatalked from my Nexus 7 - Kuroikaze AOSP
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Could someone be nice enough as to tell me how to access my device to put the build.prop on it?
I have installed adb and downloaded the files for 4.0.3 using android ADK. I see the build.prop file that I need. However when i try to run adb.exe to see how the program works, I just get a window which scrolls through a large amount of text before closing.
EDIT: I am running windows 7 x64. Would this be easier if I tried using adb on my laptop which runs Ubuntu?
phracture said:
Could someone be nice enough as to tell me how to access my device to put the build.prop on it?
I have installed adb and downloaded the files for 4.0.3 using android ADK. I see the build.prop file that I need. However when i try to run adb.exe to see how the program works, I just get a window which scrolls through a large amount of text before closing.
EDIT: I am running windows 7 x64. Would this be easier if I tried using adb on my laptop which runs Ubuntu?
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First you need to have the acer drivers installed. Second the tab will need to be booted to the recovery to be seen.
Place the build.prop you need to push to the device in the platform tools folder (the one with adb.exe). Make sure the name is properly build.prop
**There are modded ones here in the dev section here that will work, speed up your tab and/or rename it to an A500 to get more apps.
Open a command propt in the platform-tools folder (shift-right click)
type
adb devices
There should be a device listed
type
adb push build.prop /system
Your done, type reboot
It should reboot with the new build.prop
phracture said:
Could someone be nice enough as to tell me how to access my device to put the build.prop on it?
I have installed adb and downloaded the files for 4.0.3 using android ADK. I see the build.prop file that I need. However when i try to run adb.exe to see how the program works, I just get a window which scrolls through a large amount of text before closing.
EDIT: I am running windows 7 x64. Would this be easier if I tried using adb on my laptop which runs Ubuntu?
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Open a terminal then cd to where you have adb.exe then run it that way, otherwise it just scrolls help and closes like you saw.
Power on and once it gets stuck booting try
adb devices
And see if it shows up, if it does do
adb pull /system/build.prop
This pulls it to where adb.exe is, from there you can check it for errors or even upload it and we can check it out.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy Nexus - CN(A)
Excuse me for butting in but wouldnt it be easer for him to just do the SD card. A lot less confusing at least fo me..
pio_masaki said:
Open a terminal then cd to where you have adb.exe then run it that way, otherwise it just scrolls help and closes like you saw.
Power on and once it gets stuck booting try
adb devices
And see if it shows up, if it does do
adb pull /system/build.prop
This pulls it to where adb.exe is, from there you can check it for errors or even upload it and we can check it out.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy Nexus - CN(A)
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I'd be fine with uploading it for you guys to check out, but first I need adb to find my device.
I made sure I have the Acer drivers installed, but when I plug it in and run "adb devices" I get no devices listed.
I tried both at the screen where it stops loading as you said and at the recovery screen as Romman0 said.
Romman0 said:
First you need to have the acer drivers installed. Second the tab will need to be booted to the recovery to be seen.
Place the build.prop you need to push to the device in the platform tools folder (the one with adb.exe). Make sure the name is properly build.prop
**There are modded ones here in the dev section here that will work, speed up your tab and/or rename it to an A500 to get more apps.
Open a command propt in the platform-tools folder (shift-right click)
type
adb devices
There should be a device listed
type
adb push build.prop /system
Your done, type reboot
It should reboot with the new build.prop
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I tried that and no devices are listed as I said above.
Also, the shift+right click blew my mind. That could've been and will be very useful to save me time.
phracture said:
I'd be fine with uploading it for you guys to check out, but first I need adb to find my device.
I made sure I have the Acer drivers installed, but when I plug it in and run "adb devices" I get no devices listed.
I tried both at the screen where it stops loading as you said and at the recovery screen as Romman0 said.
I tried that and no devices are listed as I said above.
Also, the shift+right click blew my mind. That could've been and will be very useful to save me time.
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So I still haven't gotten my device to be recognized. Should I try to connect using Ubuntu or Mac OS?
As I was told before, there is something i can do where i put the android API in an update.zip and place it on an external SD. By external SD does this mean micro SD card? Could this solve my problem potentially?
phracture said:
So I still haven't gotten my device to be recognized. Should I try to connect using Ubuntu or Mac OS?
As I was told before, there is something i can do where i put the android API in an update.zip and place it on an external SD. By external SD does this mean micro SD card? Could this solve my problem potentially?
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Yes the microsd. And yes, if you flash the ICS stock ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611696
It will fix it to. Rename to update.zip then place it on your microsd card, power off and boot recovery by pressing both the power and volume rocker closest to the corner at the same time until it starts updating.
Romman0 said:
Yes the microsd. And yes, if you flash the ICS stock ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611696
It will fix it to. Rename to update.zip then place it on your microsd card, power off and boot recovery by pressing both the power and volume rocker closest to the corner at the same time until it starts updating.
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Thanks for confirming and giving me that link. Problem is solved. Thanks everyone for helping a noob out.
it appears you can use splashes from the M7 and M8 just take splash.565 or splash1.img and rename to splash1.nb0 and place in empty zip
Big thanks to @iElvis for the VZW android-info.txt and zip
to make your own splash use
[APP] Splash Image Converter And Flasher 2.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316060
You must have adb installed.
put splash zip in your platform-tools folder
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip ZIP FILE NAME.zip
fastboot reboot
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EPIC FAILS
Here is a couple i kanged
awesome job many thanks!
just a FYI the android-info.txt says 1.32.401.15, while the one for VZW is 1.33.605.15.
can prolly just edit it to say the correct number, but not 100%
Looks nice. I need that black one. Thanks for finding this out..
i changed the version in the info and fast flashed it worked but since it doesn't really effect anything and becuz im fat and lazy gonna leave it :silly:
Any chance of more detailed instructions for those of us not familiar with those tools? I would really like to try to make my own.
xgerryx said:
Any chance of more detailed instructions for those of us not familiar with those tools? I would really like to try to make my own.
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what you need help with
Karl said:
what you need help with
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Just like, more dumbed down instructions. What is the platform-tools folder, where do those commands get entered specifically. I tried them in ADB shell and nothing was working. The .bat program was giving me an error about the adb program not being installed. So I guess like a more detailed list maybe?
xgerryx said:
Just like, more dumbed down instructions. What is the platform-tools folder, where do those commands get entered specifically. I tried them in ADB shell and nothing was working. The .bat program was giving me an error about the adb program not being installed. So I guess like a more detailed list maybe?
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hmm i see... platform-tools folder is a folder inside android sdk program folder.. those commands are entered in command prompt ...in adb shell
the big thing is you need to learn how to use adb and install adb give these a look over
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141817
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517874
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266638
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474956
https://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html
Karl said:
hmm i see... platform-tools folder is a folder inside android sdk program folder.. those commands are entered in command prompt ...in adb shell
the big thing is you need to learn how to use adb and install adb give these a look over
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141817
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517874
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266638
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474956
https://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html
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Thank you so much! That explains why I couldn't find the fastboot part of it too. I'll do my homework and figure it all out
Karl said:
i changed the version in the info and fast flashed it worked but since it doesn't really effect anything and becuz im fat and lazy gonna leave it :silly:
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nice thanks for testing. I'm OCD and I like the OS to say the correct one in download mode, makes no different though.
I haven't seen this anywhere yet but does anyone know the name (IE: 0P6BIMG.zip) to flash in bootloader like before? is this still an option? I noticed bootloader doesn't look for zips anymore.
Evocm7 said:
I haven't seen this anywhere yet but does anyone know the name (IE: 0P6BIMG.zip) to flash in bootloader like before? is this still an option? I noticed bootloader doesn't look for zips anymore.
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ive seen this
Karl said:
ive seen this
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That's download mode (there is no fastboot usb on the M9).
The file name is 0PJAIMG.ZIP.
That's zero p j a i m g.zip
You need to have the right android-info.txt in the file.
hgoldner said:
That's download mode (there is no fastboot usb on the M9).
The file name is 0PJAIMG.ZIP.
That's zero p j a i m g.zip
You need to have the right android-info.txt in the file.
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:good:thats the only thing ive seen calling for a zip in reference to his question but it was in download not in boot , wasnt sure of its name or if it was still using them
Didn't think of that. Thanks guys
made the black version splash for updated firmware 2.6.605.10
md5: 9f1ffddf81eafd8115360151e10ce3ea
enjoy
good
has anyone been able to go back to stock splash screen after flashing a splash screen? re flashed firmware, reflashed stock aboot (in android development thread), reflashed no red text aboot (in android development thread), and still see first installed black splash screen. can anyone help? just want to go back to completely stock no custom splash screen.
nice didn't know you could do that
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has anyone been able to go back to stock splash screen after flashing a splash screen? re flashed firmware, reflashed stock aboot (in android development thread), reflashed no red text aboot (in android development thread), and still see first installed black splash screen. can anyone help? just want to go back to completely stock no custom splash screen.
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If the stock splash isn't in either of the firmware.zips, RUU may be only way. Unless the M8 one works.