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[APP][ROOT] GTalk 1.3 with Video - Working on the SGS2!!

See the original thread posted by britoso for details but thought you guys might like a fresh post here with details specific to our SGS2:
[APP][ROOT] Google Talk 1.3 with Video calling, Now wifi optional!
Initially installed talk1.3.nowifi.update-signed.zip via root explorer as per I2asta's post but the other party could not see my video in their chat. So, installed the suggested "GoogleServicesFramework.apk" to /system/app location (root explorer), rebooted and video is now working both ways!!
Update - A little guide as suggested by nasgilani!
Notes
- Root Explorer is a paid app, tried & tested! There are free alternatives out there but use at your own peril...
- I'll be using the updated gapps and the files therein for this guide. If you want to use an alternative version e.g. nowifi, download that one and use in the instructions instead.
- After performing this mod you will probably have to setup your Google Account again... and possibly reboot a second time to resolve any quirks.
Steps
1. Download the Full Google Apps from 20110503 which includes the updated GTalk
2. Extract the following files from the zip and place them somewhere easily accessible on your phone's SDcard:
/system/app/Talk.apk
/system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk
/system/lib/libtalk_jni.so
3. Open up Root Explorer and goto your extracted files
4. Long Click on Talk.apk and rename to Talk2.apk
5. Long Click on Talk2.apk and copy it, then navigate to /system/app
6. Press Mount R/W at the top right so it looks like:
{
"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"
}
Fig. 1 - Mount R/W to write files to this system folder
7. Click on the Paste button to paste it here
8. Long Click on Talk.apk and rename it to Talk.apk1
Fig. 2 - You should now have both talk2.apk and talk.apk1 as shown above
9. Long Click on Talk2.apk and select permissions
Fig. 3 - Permissions should be as above
10. Alter the permissions to the same as Fig. 3 above and OK it
11. Now navigate back to your extracted files and rename GoogleServicesFramework.apk to something like GoogleServicesFramework2.apk and then Copy it.
12. Navigate to system/app and then Paste it here
13. Rename the original GoogleServicesFramework.apk to GoogleServicesFramework.apk1
14. Now you can Rename the new GoogleServicesFramework2.apk to GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Fig. 4 - Now you should have 2 GoogleServicesFramework files
15. Long Click on the new GoogleServicesFramework.apk and alter the permissions to the same as shown in Fig. 3 above and then OK it
16. Navigate back to your extracted files again and Copy libtalk_jni.so
17. Then navigate to /system/lib and press Mount R/W
18. Paste libtalk_jni.so here
19. Again, set the Permissions of libtalk_jni.so as shown in Fig. 3
20. Reboot your phone...
21. Open up Talk, click on your own avatar and make sure Allow video and voice chats is enabled
22. Test out chat to make sure audio/video is working both ways...
23. Done!
A big thanks to britoso for posting this and I2asta for the root explorer intstructions!!

Thanks for posting it mate,
I would suggest if you can make a small guide on how and what you did to enable Gtalk video enabled on SGS2
Edit: Thanks mate you made this thread alive after the Guide..
ma10 said:
See the original thread posted by britoso for details but thought you guys might like a fresh post here with details specific to our SGS2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056793
Initially installed talk1.3.nowifi.update-signed.zip via root explorer as per I2asta's post but the other party could not see my video in their chat. So, installed the suggested "GoogleServicesFramework.apk" to /system/app location (root explorer), rebooted and video is now working both ways!!
A big thanks to britoso for posting this!!
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As suggested, updated the OP with a guide... any mistakes, let me know please!

Do I have to replace the original Talk.apk on system/app?

have you tested video chat with a pc client? How was the quality on 3g?

jonrwg said:
Do I have to replace the original Talk.apk on system/app?
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yep, I renamed it in the above instructions to Talk.apk1 and left it there just in case you wanted to revert back to the original Talk.

Just a note, lost my Google sync after installing the GoogleServicesFramework.apk, and had to re-add my account in Settings to get my contacts back etc...
No issue obviously just wanted to prevent any "OMGWTFBBQ!! where have all my contacts gone?!?!?!?!" posts... lol
Dickie

ke3pup said:
have you tested video chat with a pc client? How was the quality on 3g?
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yep, I've only tested with PC clients and if you installed the nowifi version then it works with 3G. The quick tests I've done over 3G shows it works rather well with only a slight lag, acceptable imo.

dickie2007 said:
Just a note, lost my Google sync after installing the GoogleServicesFramework.apk, and had to re-add my account in Settings to get my contacts back etc...
No issue obviously just wanted to prevent any "OMGWTFBBQ!! where have all my contacts gone?!?!?!?!" posts... lol
Dickie
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I did add something in the Notes section but obviously it wasn't that clear... you think I should make it more clear?
Also, did you follow my instructions? If so, you think it's ok or do I need to change anything?

ma10 said:
I did add something in the Notes section but obviously it wasn't that clear... you think I should make it more clear?
Also, did you follow my instructions? If so, you think it's ok or do I need to change anything?
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Sorry mate, i missed that part as i had already installed it and the only change i made was installing GoogleServicesFramework.apk as i found earlier today my mate could hear but not see me...
So that was my bad buddy, i'm sure anyone coming to this thread and reading properly will see what i missed, i just scanned it quick as i had already done most of the work...
One thing i've experienced, when switching to the Rear Camera, it cashes and I only get audio until I select Force Close... i tried this several times but on the 4th it fully crashed my phone, which took maybe 2mins to decide to reboot itself... no damage done tho...
Dickie

Thanks ma10 !! it works ! haha.. I just need to re-login my google account but no contact lost before login.
Edit: Try to change to rear cam and it work fine.

jonrwg said:
Thanks ma10 !! it works ! haha.. I just need to re-login my google account but no contact lost before login.
Edit: Try to change to rear cam and it work fine.
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Interesting, which version did you use? normal or no wifi??
Dickie

dickie2007 said:
Interesting, which version did you use? normal or no wifi??
Dickie
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Switching to rear view camera works for me too... I'm using the signed nowifi version. Which one are you using dickie?

I use the one OP post the link in Step 1. What version is that? lol

ma10 said:
Switching to rear view camera works for me too... I'm using the signed nowifi version. Which one are you using dickie?
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I'm using the one from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056793
Dickie

@Dickie, I'm using talk1.3.nowifi.update-signed.zip and I guess that jonrwg is using the one inside gapps.zip if that is any help...

What is the different between talk1.3.nowifi.update-signed.zip and gapps.zip? Is it the same? Just curious.

Do we have this working with the front camera yet?

Does 'Talk2.apk' not need to be renamed to 'Talk.apk' between steps 9 and 10?

Raspster said:
Do we have this working with the front camera yet?
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Is working for me. Front and rear cam.

[SOFT-KEYS DELETE][720p]Full Screen Mod Automatic[ALL ROMS][GUI][Windows]

*WORKS ON ALL GALAXY NEXUS VARIANTS
*Thanks to MWALT2, seriously go to his page and thank him
*ALL ROMS
*MUST HAVE INSECURE KERNEL!
(Keep in mind official CM9 doesn't have insecure kernel)
* If for any reason this program soft bricks your phone
you are able to flash the rom without wiping data
and it'll all be back to the way it was.(just in case)
* Use at your own risk.
* Please Click the ADS !!!
This program changes your build.prop which overrides any boolean values in your framework-res.apk,
to allow softkeys to be shown or hidden
{
"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"
}
CREDITS:
MWalt2 - Insight/expertise
Halfcab123 Project Lead / Batch scripting
DaRooter Project advisor / GUI programming/debugging
JerryFan2000 Button Savior
Galaxy Nexus Forums - apk compiling tutorials
mrx8836350 - originator of mod / inspiration
[VIDEO EXPLANATION]
[INSTRUCTIONS]
Code:
adb remount
adb pull /system/build.prop
echo qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 >>build.prop
adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
adb reboot
DOWNLOAD FOR WINDOWS

Very cool, thanks!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

Wow!!! It's amazing how many advertisements there are!!!

Terror_1 said:
Wow!!! It's amazing how many advertisements there are!!!
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man.. i thought i was the only one.... x.x

but does it work and will it blend?

I'll probably end up removing them
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Isn't it easier to just edit the build prop to remove them?

[email protected] said:
Isn't it easier to just edit the build prop to remove them?
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Pretty sure the build.prop has nothing to do with it.

I'd try this but it looks like there are more ads there than on a porn site! Holy Jesus man!

So far I'm at the reboot step..
"Update Complete...Please Wait For Your Phone To Reboot...Very Important"
I think I'm in a boot loop... been here for a wile its just looping and looping... is that normal?

GinoSylum said:
So far I'm at the reboot step..
"Update Complete...Please Wait For Your Phone To Reboot...Very Important"
I think I'm in a boot loop... been here for a wile its just looping and looping... is that normal?
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No that definetely shouldn't happen. You'll have to reflash your rom. I'm thinking of taking this down, it works for most, but some people are having problems..

Ya, its just stuck... if i go back to the program and hit the button again, it reboots and just loops again..
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tried reflashing my rom, still boot looping.. going to have to factory reset.. its cool, happened to run titanium backup and Nova launcher backup yesterday... I know what "Use at your own risk" means... its all good. If you can sure this up, i'll try again.. Thanks

GinoSylum said:
Ya, its just stuck... if i go back to the program and hit the button again, it reboots and just loops again..
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tried reflashing my rom, still boot looping.. going to have to factory reset.. its cool, happened to run titanium backup and Nova launcher backup yesterday... I know what "Use at your own risk" means... its all good. If you can sure this up, i'll try again.. Thanks
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Well it should still work, i'm trying to figure out what could have caused a boot loop. what rom are you running ?

halfcab123 said:
Well it should still work, i'm trying to figure out what could have caused a boot loop. what rom are you running ?
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IMM30B 4.0.4 Stock,rooted with Franco M2 kernel...

GinoSylum said:
So far I'm at the reboot step..
"Update Complete...Please Wait For Your Phone To Reboot...Very Important"
I think I'm in a boot loop... been here for a wile its just looping and looping... is that normal?
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Takes long? more than 5five minutes?
Its not normal.... Do 4 wipes and recovery you Rom.
Do it manually.
Firs´t make sure u have all driver´s installed on your pc.
Gnex must be Rooted. Unlock is not needed.
Install Java Runtime Environment
Make sure you have LMT 0.96 or Button Savior installed otherwise you will be unable to navigate.
This is how you would edit your framework-res.apk yourself to hide Nav Bar:
Google: Donwload Apktool.
(Make sure apktool and framework-res.apk from your own ROM are in the same folder)
Extract apktool and open command line
1) Type: apktool if framework-res.apk in Command Prompt
2) Type: apktool d framework-res.apk in Command Prompt
3) Locate and edit bools.xml in folder location: framework-res/res/values/bools.xml
(Open with Notepad ++ and edit to "false" : "config_showNavigationBar">false)
4) Type: apktool b framework-res new.apk in Command Prompt
5) Open both original "framework-res.apk" and "new.apk" with WinRar/7Zip
6) Delete "resources.arsc" from "framework-res.apk" and replace it with the
"resources.arsc" from "new.apk"
7) Paste "framework-res.apk" into system/app using Root Explorer and reboot device. Should be ok! I if not, go to Root Explorer system/app find framework-res.apk go to permissions and change to rw-r-r-- Reboot and enjoy!
Cheers!

GinoSylum said:
IMM30B 4.0.4 Stock,rooted with Franco M2 kernel...
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Here you go:
Reflash your rom like halfcab123 said or do a recovery with cwm if u have a backup.
Take this framework here and paste it with Root Explorer to you system/app
Install LMT 0.96 or Button Savior befora this step!!!
Gnex should reboot automatic.
After reboot, go to Rom Control on setting´s and change hide nav bar. Enable/Disable Nav Bar.
Tell me if work for you.

ChaseRxx said:
Here you go:
Reflash your rom like halfcab123 said or do a recovery with cwm if u have a backup.
Take this framework here and paste it with Root Explorer to you system/app
Install LMT 0.96 or Button Savior befora this step!!!
Gnex should reboot automatic.
After reboot, go to Rom Control on setting´s and change hide nav bar. Enable/Disable Nav Bar.
Tell me if work for you.
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The rom I'm using doesn't have any rom controls in setting.. its stock, no real mods built in.

GinoSylum said:
The rom I'm using doesn't have any rom controls in setting.. its stock, no real mods built in.
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Ohh i didn´t see "stock"
Here you go:
4.04 CDMA (Using IMM30B 4.0.4 Framework)
Unthemed:
http://goo.gl/JvcQj MD5: 119159DB001CF408913E4583B3699DF6
With Advanced Power Options, WITH Native Tether(I would still flash the ROM version of this option BEFORE you flash this as I am not sure if the ROM version turns something on/off):
http://goo.gl/v4VUQ
With Advanced Power Options, WITHOUT Native Tether As Far As I KNOW, UNTESTED (I would still flash the ROM version of this option BEFORE you flash this as I am not sure if the ROM version turns something on/off):
http://goo.gl/rWNEq
Enjoy!!! press thank´s button

u guys r trying awfully hard just to get 96 pixels back... how bout we just not use button savior and remap the volume keys as home and back buttons?? xDD

halfcab123 said:
Pretty sure the build.prop has nothing to do with it.
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Sure it does. There's more than one way to skin a cat. Just add the following to your build.prop and install something like LMT Launcher.
Code:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1

[MOD] JellyBean Carrier Name Change

HOW TOO: Change Carrier Name Using Root Explorer (or similar app)​
For those who wanted to know here is a nice and easy way to change carrier name for the time being until custom ROMS come out with the option built in.
-Must Have Root
-Must have a file explorer such as Root Explorer to have access to System Files
PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PHONE, MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MODS SUCH AS THIS!
also note: i am not taking credit for this mod as it is the same mod that was used on ICS to change carrier name for ROMs such as CM9.
credit goes to belair56 for letting me know how to get this done on this original post. I have just simplified instructions a bit.
STEPS For people who already have "Verizon Wireless" showing up:
1) Download Carrier.zip file i have attached and extract "spn-conf.xml" onto your desktop or some folder you will remember where it has been placed.
2) Open "spn-conf.xml" with something such as NotePad or WordPad and edit the words that you see below in red to whatever you want to display instead of Verizon Wireless.
3) Save "spn-conf.xml" and copy it to the root of your SD Card.
4) Open Root Explorer or an app similar, copy "spn-conf.xml" from your SD card to "System/etc" directory.
5) Reboot, and Enjoy!
STEPS For people with "T-CDMA 64" showing up:
1) Download T-CDMA 64.zip file i have attached and extract "eri.xml" onto your desktop or some folder you will remember where it has been placed.
2) Open "eri.xml" with something such as NotePad or WordPad and edit the words that you see below in red to whatever you want to display instead of Verizon Wireless.
3) Save "eri.xml" and copy it to the root of your SD Card.
4) Open Root Explorer or an app similar, copy "eri.xml" from your SD card to "/data" directory.
5) Reboot, and Enjoy!
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<spnOverrides>
<spnOverride numeric="310004" spn="[COLOR="Red"]Verizon Wireless[/COLOR]" />
<spnOverride numeric="310005" spn="[COLOR="red"]Verizon Wireless[/COLOR]" />
<spnOverride numeric="310012" spn="[COLOR="red"]Verizon Wireless[/COLOR]" />
<spnOverride numeric="311480" spn="[COLOR="red"]Verizon Wireless[/COLOR]" />
</spnOverrides>
as you can see i chose to use my Twitter name "@StarvingMarc" - examples below:
{
"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"
}

Thanks a trillion for this!!!!!
BRING ON ALL THE COOL MODS FOR JB!!!!
However, before a slew more MODS start pouring out....I'm quite sure MODS should be posted in the Themes and Apps forum.

NexusNero said:
Thanks a trillion for this!!!!!
BRING ON ALL THE COOL MODS FOR JB!!!!
However, before a slew more MODS start pouring out....I'm quite sure MODS should be posted in the Themes and Apps forum.
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your absolutely right! would a moderator be kind enough to move this to its respective forum (themes/mods)... Thanks in advance!!!

Didn't seem to work for me. After a reboot, it sat at the Google screen for a while. I pulled the battery, booted back up and now I'm still at CDMA 64. Any suggestions?

Thanks for sharing.

Any special permissions to set? Not working on mine. I just left as is (Verizon Wireless). Moved to system/etc via Root Explorer ....rebooted and still the same.

sing1gnis said:
Didn't seem to work for me. After a reboot, it sat at the Google screen for a while. I pulled the battery, booted back up and now I'm still at CDMA 64. Any suggestions?
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unfortunately not...

Didn't work for me either.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

kxs783kms said:
Any special permissions to set? Not working on mine. I just left as is (Verizon Wireless). Moved to system/etc via Root Explorer ....rebooted and still the same.
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How is yours saying Verizon Wireless? Mine says....T-CDMA64
I would love it it say anything but T-CDMA64, LOL.

NexusNero said:
How is yours saying Verizon Wireless? Mine says....T-CDMA64
I would love it it say anything but T-CDMA64, LOL.
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No, I left Verizon Wireless in the spn.xml file. I didn't change the writing. But when I add it to system/etc and then reboot, my phone still says T-CDMA64.

Put a eri.xml file in /data, reboot, enjoy seeing "Verizon Wireless"

imnuts said:
Put a eri.xml file in /data, reboot, enjoy seeing "Verizon Wireless"
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1) Where do I find this eri.xml file....
2) There is no /data in the one and only JB ROM for VZW.
Do I pull/find this eri.xml file in another ROM perhaps? Do I then create a /data folder in the root of the ROM?

kxs783kms said:
Any special permissions to set? Not working on mine. I just left as is (Verizon Wireless). Moved to system/etc via Root Explorer ....rebooted and still the same.
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No permission changes dont work either, RW-R--R-- is what is should be but that still doesnt work
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NexusNero said:
1) Where do I find this eri.xml file....
2) There is no /data in the one and only JB ROM for VZW.
Do I pull/find this eri.xml file in another ROM perhaps? Do I then create a /data folder in the root of the ROM?
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Idk where to find it, but you are mistaken, there is a /data directory. I think you are trying to look for it in /system if so you wont find it there.

You kids are doing it wrong!
Take the "spn-conf" file in the OP and rename it to "eri" (no quotations of course). Paste the file under /data and reboot. It works, promise.

KWKSLVR said:
You kids are doing it wrong!
Take the "spn-conf" file in the OP and rename it to "eri" (no quotations of course). Paste the file under /data and reboot. It works, promise.
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hey id be happy to update the OP with these directions... did u have the "CDMA-XX" and get it to change to VZ wireless? i think thats the main problem here

KWKSLVR said:
You kids are doing it wrong!
Take the "spn-conf" file in the OP and rename it to "eri" (no quotations of course). Paste the file under /data and reboot. It works, promise.
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Thanks
spunks3 said:
hey id be happy to update the OP with these directions... did u have the "CDMA-XX" and get it to change to VZ wireless? i think thats the main problem here
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It works

spunks3 said:
hey id be happy to update the OP with these directions... did u have the "CDMA-XX" and get it to change to VZ wireless? i think thats the main problem here
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Yep, sure did. I was T-CDMA 64 for a few hours today before I changed it . I'm not sure why it was different for me than it was for you, but I was always under the impression that this info was pulled from /data instead of /system/etc, but I guess every model is different!?
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tyler1234567 said:
Thanks
It works
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No problem man, glad to help. Huge thanks to spunks3 for this thread too! There are a lot of people out there that don't even realize it's a setting that can be customized!

KWKSLVR said:
Yep, sure did. I was T-CDMA 64 for a few hours today before I changed it . I'm not sure why it was different for me than it was for you, but I was always under the impression that this info was pulled from /data instead of /system/etc, but I guess every model is different!?
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No problem man, glad to help. Huge thanks to spunks3 for this thread too! There are a lot of people out there that don't even realize it's a setting that can be customized!
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OP has been updated for people who have the T-CDMA 64 issue... thanks for the info on the fix!!

I've tried this recent discovery twice with no luck bedtime now.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

renamed the original spn-conf.xml to eri.xml and put it in /data and still no luck... Any ideas?

[APP][CM] Install Location - choose where to install apps

#Henkate said:
For me, the weather widget works, also in notification drawer.
Regarding install location, take a look here, as a alternative: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/43517/installing-to-sdcard-by-default
Run in terminal:
(0 auto, 1 internal and 2 external sd card)
PHP:
pm set-install-location 0/1/2
EDIT:
@samiblm : if you want, i can make a small app with Tasker which ask you where you want to install everytime you are in Package Installer ( the menu after you click to install an .apk). The app would work like this: when it see that you are in Package Installer ( you want to install an app), a small popup appears and ask you where you want to install, you choose and then you can install.
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Pirex69 said:
That would be nice ��
Enviado do meu SM-J500FN através de Tapatalk
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Alright. I've made a small app using Tasker for CM which will show a popup with option to choose where to install the app you want. The app run in background and the popup appears when you are in Package Installer (when you want to install an app). I hope you'll find it useful as the setting regarding it is gone in latest cm release.
I called it Install Location.
To run that pm set-install-location commands we need root, so the app need root too because that.
Please read the below informations.
HOW IT WORKS?
Upon first run, it run su command to get root access. If you decline the access, the app won't work, so it will ask for su again after you open it again. If you allow the access, then it will turn a profile on which shows a popup to choose install location when it detect that you are in Package Installer. The Package Installer it's the trigger. You choose your choice, then the popup dissapear and then simply install the app you want.
NOTES
1) If you want to cancel the popup, just press back button (phone button).
2) If you want to stop this app from showing the popup, then simply force close it in settings.
3) If you greenify / hibernate the app, then it stop working.
4) There shouldn't be any battery drain.
5) BUG: when you uninstall an app, the popup will appear too since uninstalling apps is done by Package Installer too. I don't think there's any way to fix this, at least I don't have any idea.
6) The app should work on other phones/ROMs as long the command pm set-install-location is supported.
DOWNLOAD
APK is attached to this post.
SCREENSHOT
{
"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"
}
PROJECT SOURCES
Download source: http://www.mediafire.com/?x45maikt876f7kk
It is Tasker code. You must install Tasker and then copy the file Install_Location.prj.xml to Tasker folder > projects, then open Tasker, press on home icon, choose import and choose the .prj file you copied. Then you got the source and can edit it as you like. To build app with Tasker, you need to install it's plugin named App Factory (Google play store). You can find basic informations like how to import project on Google or i think even on Tasker website.

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@samiblm said that isn't working for him, but for me is working fine. Can someone else confirm this?

Anybody can confirm whether is working for you or not? lol

Sorry that i didnt have time to reply earlier than this, but here is the thing; when i type the command in the termonal i get this error :
And since the app uses this same command, it will obviously fail to complete the task

samiblm said:
Sorry that i didnt have time to reply earlier than this, but here is the thing; when i type the command in the termonal i get this error :
And since the app uses this same command, it will obviously fail to complete the task
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Write "su" (without quotes) and press "enter", then write the pm command.. My app does run su command before pm command too when you choose your option in the popup, to make sure that the command will work.
It works for me, but I don't understand why doesn't work for you.
So, write su command before that and let me know if there's any error.

#Henkate said:
Write "su" (without quotes) before the command with pm. My app does run su command before pm command too when you choose your option in the popup, to make sure that the command will work.
It works for me, but I don't understand why doesn't work for you.
So, write su command before that and let me know if there's any error.
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Seems to work fine under root
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ajislav said:
Seems to work fine under root
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Edit, I should clarify..
Running su first and then "pm set-install-location 2" works fine, but "su pm set-install-location 2" ends with an error as there is no user pm

ajislav said:
Seems to work fine under root
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Edit, I should clarify..
Running su first and then "pm set-install-location 2" works fine, but "su pm set-install-location 2" ends with an error as there is no user pm
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I meant that you have to write "su" and press "enter". Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Does the app work for you?

#Henkate said:
Does the app work for you?
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It asks for root when I run it from the launcher, but it does not ask for install location when installing an app...

ajislav said:
It asks for root when I run it from the launcher, but it does not ask for install location when installing an app...
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I don't understand what's wrong. I've tested it myself and it is working fine for me When you want to install an app, the pop-up should appear (like in the screenshot from first post), before touching "install".
I'll try to make a new one and I'll remove the su check at first run.

#Henkate said:
I don't understand what's wrong. I've tested it myself and it is working fine for me When you want to install an app, the pop-up should appear (like in the screenshot from first post), before touching "install".
I'll try to make a new one and I'll remove the su check at first run.
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Not sure if it is su related.
I changed root access from always ask to allowed but it did not make a difference.
I can test for you, if you want.
Btw, j500F with CM 20160821 version here

I did what you suggested and no error is given this time, but it's still not working and the apps are still getting installed in the internal sdcard ..

Turn off round icons in pixel launcher and Chrome Beta/Dev Sign-in issues

Loving the phone so far, but I've got one annoyance and one problem
1. Can I disable the round icons in the launcher? I love the look but only 50% of my apps are round, the rest are their normal shapes and this grates on me. Wouldn't mind turning it off until 3rd parties update all their apps
2. I cannot sign into chrome beta or dev (and initially struggled with normal Chrome). Hit the sign in button, prompted for my fingerprint. It then goes to the add account page, rather than picking up the account on the phone.
I put my email in and it just says account already on device, and that's it, I can't do anything else, any help would be appreciated!
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Manually updated to NDE63P and the sign-in issues are sorted, just the icons to go!
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

To remove the round icons, you need to decompile framework-res.apk and edit the bools.xml, changing "config_useRoundIcon" to false.

Is there any way to do this without unlocked bootloader/root?

Alternative Solution
I know this isn't really what you asked for, but i also didn't like to have some round and some old Icons and i kinda came up with my own solution .
I just used Materialize (cant post link because this is my first post)
and i changed every icon that i didn't like.
It's pretty easy to use (if you have any questions ask me and i'll see if i know)
Sadly i can't post any screenshots because for spamreasons i have to write 10 posts before i can use external links...
i might post some later
anyway i hope that was usefull for you
FloL00L
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BTW you can find the Materialize App in the google playstore

cambunch said:
To remove the round icons, you need to decompile framework-res.apk and edit the bools.xml, changing "config_useRoundIcon" to false.
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Sorry for digging up the old thread, but could you please elaborate exactly how to decompile, the apk? I guess I will be able to figure out the rest...

userisro said:
Sorry for digging up the old thread, but could you please elaborate exactly how to decompile, the apk? I guess I will be able to figure out the rest...
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Read up on using apktool

How to do that? Can you please help me in removing/disabling Pixel icons.

rams225 said:
How to do that? Can you please help me in removing/disabling Pixel icons.
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Get apktool installed and running on you're comp. Then I'll help you with making the edits. There's guides all over the web for setting up apktool. Once you're good with apktool message me.
This is the guide from the creator of apktool.
https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/install/

How to remove pixel icons
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Get apktool installed and running on you're comp. Then I'll help you with making the edits. There's guides all over the web for setting up apktool. Once you're good with apktool message me.
This is the guide from the creator of apktool.
https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/install/
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I've installed APKTools successfully & Java 8, can you tell me the process to disable them?

I am waiting too
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I think we can use the revered way of this methoed https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/guide-enable-pixel-launcher-round-icon-t3536267
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I have followed the reversed way on this thread but looks it doesn't work
The mobile loads forever ...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/guide-enable-pixel-launcher-round-icon-t3536267

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I've installed APKTools successfully & Java 8, can you tell me the process to disable them?
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once you decompile the apk, navigate to framework-res/res/values/bools.xml. then change the line below from true to false. its at the bottom of the xml file. after you compile the app make sure to sign it. you can sign the modified apk by copying the original Meta-INF folder and androidmanifest.xml from the stock apk to the new apk. to install you can either use twrp file manager or root file browser. push new apk to system/framework. phone will soft reboot. after reboot clear launcher data and you'll have the old icons. some icons did not revert though. that may just be the apps themselves and not the launcher. a good chunk of the google apps do revert to the old style though. i have a flashable zip for pixel that will flash to framework. if you cant get this to work ill send you the framework in a flashable zip.
this line below is at the bottom of the bools.xml
original
<bool name="config_useRoundIcon">true</bool>
modified
<bool name="config_useRoundIcon">false</bool>

toknitup420 said:
once you decompile the apk, navigate to framework-res/res/values/bools.xml. then change the line below from true to false. its at the bottom of the xml file. after you compile the app make sure to sign it. you can sign the modified apk by copying the original Meta-INF folder and androidmanifest.xml from the stock apk to the new apk. to install you can either use twrp file manager or root file browser. push new apk to system/framework. phone will soft reboot. after reboot clear launcher data and you'll have the old icons. some icons did not revert though. that may just be the apps themselves and not the launcher. a good chunk of the google apps do revert to the old style though. i have a flashable zip for pixel that will flash to framework. if you cant get this to work ill send you the framework in a flashable zip.
this line below is at the bottom of the bools.xml
original
<bool name="config_useRoundIcon">true</bool>
modified
<bool name="config_useRoundIcon">false</bool>
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With APKSTUDIO I can able to decompile APK but i can't able to recompile APK. Proceed is exited with code 1. With APKTOOL I can't even decompile APK. Getting command error (APKTOOL is not a recognised as internal/exteral command). Can you please give me your Telegram/Facebook/... ID for instant help

rams225 said:
With APKSTUDIO I can able to decompile APK but i can't able to recompile APK. Proceed is exited with code 1. can you please give your Telegram/Facebook/... ID for instant help
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You need to use the apktool I told you to use. I don't know what apkstudio is.

toknitup420 said:
You need to use the apktool I told you to use. I don't know what apkstudio is.
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Giving me command error.

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You need to use the apktool I told you to use. I don't know what apkstudio is.
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toknitup420 said:
once you decompile the apk, navigate to framework-res/res/values/bools.xml. then change the line below from true to false. its at the bottom of the xml file. after you compile the app make sure to sign it. you can sign the modified apk by copying the original Meta-INF folder and androidmanifest.xml from the stock apk to the new apk. to install you can either use twrp file manager or root file browser. push new apk to system/framework. phone will soft reboot. after reboot clear launcher data and you'll have the old icons. some icons did not revert though. that may just be the apps themselves and not the launcher. a good chunk of the google apps do revert to the old style though. i have a flashable zip for pixel that will flash to framework. if you cant get this to work ill send you the framework in a flashable zip.
this line below is at the bottom of the bools.xml
original
<bool name="config_useRoundIcon">true</bool>
modified
<bool name="config_useRoundIcon">false</bool>
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Where did you install the jar file.
Nevermind I see in the picture.
Is that the hard drive you have windows on? It has to be in you're system. That's why the command isn't recognized. Also do you have the latest Java installed.

toknitup420 said:
Where did you install the jar file.
Nevermind I see in the picture.
Is that the hard drive you have windows on? It has to be in you're system. That's why the command isn't recognized. Also do you have the latest Java installed.
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Jave version is 1.8 i think . APKTOOL is under downloads
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toknitup420 said:
Where did you install the jar file.
Nevermind I see in the picture.
Is that the hard drive you have windows on? It has to be in you're system. That's why the command isn't recognized. Also do you have the latest Java installed.
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Or can you send me the whole folder (APKTOOL) as zip file what you have right now in Your PC.
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cambunch said:
To remove the round icons, you need to decompile framework-res.apk and edit the bools.xml, changing "config_useRoundIcon" to false.
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Is there any Flashable zip file to disable pixel icons

rams225 said:
Jave version is 1.8 i think . APKTOOL is under downloads
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Or can you send me the whole folder (APKTOOL) as zip file what you have right now in Your PC.
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Is there any Flashable zip file to disable pixel icons
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Yes. I made one the other day. I'll upload it after work today for you. I'm on Linux so my setup won't help you. I've never run apktool on Windows.