[APP][ICS][Ion] Xperia GX Home Launcher For All Xperias (Multi-Resolution) - Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion

Found this linked in a thread over in the SXS forum.
Xperia GX Home Launcher For All Xperias (Multi-Resolution)
It's a modded GX Home Launcher with customizable launcher settings. It's pretty sweet.
Many customizable settings accessed through the menu/settings hard key. Landscape and auto-rotation works.
Credits:
serajr - the creator of the mod
Ganesh - for checking my zip
¤ You must be rooted and deodexed.
¤ Do not try to flash the zip from the original thread, it's for the LT26 and will not work for the LT28.
¤ Instructions and LT28 file links in post 2.

UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS:
Now that we have our lt28 flashable zip for this mod, I fear some may not be reading the original thread's instructions on installing this. So I'm reposting them here.
The Manual Way:
Instructions for manual installation on Xperia ICS firmware devices:
TRY IT AT YOUR OWN RISK !!
Clearing predefined system settings xml´s folder for Home.apk:
- Check for this path in your /system: /system/etc/customization/settings/com/sonyericsson/home
- If the /home folder is there, just delete it (only /home) !!!
Now install:
1 - Download attached v4.2_ICS_MultiResolution_Xperia_GX_Home.apk and put it on your sdcard
1.1 - Rename it to Home.apk
2 - Download attached v4.2_ICS_HomeAdd.apk and put it on your sdcard
2.1 - Rename it to HomeAdd.apk
3 - Download attached v4.2_ICS_HomePreferences.apk and put it on your sdcard
3.1 - Rename it to HomePreferences.apk
4 - Using Root Explorer copy all three files to /system/ (mount /system as R/W)
5 - Change all three files permissions to rw-r--r--
6 - Long press on Home.apk and select Move
6.1 - Paste Home.apk on /system/app/ (replace if asked)
7 - Long press on HomeAdd.apk and select Move
7.1 - Paste HomeAdd.apk on /system/app/ (replace if asked)
8 - Long press on HomePreferences.apk and select Move
8.1 - Paste HomePreferences.apk on /system/app/ (replace if asked)
9 - Reboot you phone
Important (after reboot)
10 - Go to "Config >> Applications >> Manage Applications >> All", tap on "Xperia Home" and select "Clear Data" (you need to rearrange your widgets)
VERY IMPORTANT
Home.apk, HomeAdd.apk and HomePreferences.apk work together and they should be in the /system/app folder!!
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Or the easy way:
Flash the zip in cwm. You should still follow step 10 from the manual instructions. You may also want to try the prestep of. "Clearing predefined system settings xml´s folder for Home.apk:" if you're having issues.
Flashable zip: v4.2_ICS_MultiResolution_Xperia_GX_Home_ION.zip
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Some more screen shots with the lt28 systemui mod from ganeshbiyer's deodex thread. The previous pics were with the lt30 systemui.

Home crashes with gx mod. Don't know what I'm missing. Would like to have this running. Any ideas?
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium

Recon Freak said:
Home crashes with gx mod. Don't know what I'm missing. Would like to have this running. Any ideas?
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium
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Check your permissions?
How did you install?
Did you reboot?
What GX mod and was it working before?
I downloaded the flashable zip, extracted the 4 apk files to /system, changed permissions on these files, moved them to /system/apps, reboot.
I think mine may have crashed after installation and a reboot set it straight.

That's how I did it. Home just stops. Maybe another mod is conflicting. Guess I'll go stock, root, and deodex again and retry.
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium

Recon Freak said:
That's how I did it. Home just stops. Maybe another mod is conflicting. Guess I'll go stock, root, and deodex again and retry.
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium
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Maybe a fresh download of this mod too

More on functionality:
Auto rotate works great, so I get consistent landscape action now.
Folder image, indicator style, homescreen count, app drawer background, launch button style, and dock background customization options.
You can backup and restore settings.
Good stuff.

The CWM zip did not work for me. It aborted itself.

The zip is for the S. I extracted the files and installed manually.
Ganesh sent me a zip container for lt28, I'll make a new zip install soon.
Sent from my LT28 w MIUI

Oh okay. Kinda throws me because it says it's for all Xperia ICS firmware. I was wondering if it had something to do with our CWM recovery. What's the differences for why it won't work for the LT28at? This phone gets ignored/overlooked way too much.

KEB64 said:
Oh okay. Kinda throws me because it says it's for all Xperia ICS firmware. I was wondering if it had something to do with our CWM recovery. What's the differences for why it won't work for the LT28at? This phone gets ignored/overlooked way too much.
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Well the install zip may not work, but the mod works great. I'll to get ion zip up tomorrow.
Sent from my LT28 w MIUI

xperia gx home att ion
hey any word on that flashable zip for the ion or any advice getting it working i desperately want to get this working need that launcher landscape rotation nothing else i tried will do it and tried everything i know to get it to work

techdeisel said:
hey any word on that flashable zip for the ion or any advice getting it working i desperately want to get this working need that launcher landscape rotation nothing else i tried will do it and tried everything i know to get it to work
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Here I put together all the files in a Flashable Zip for ION - Download.
Edit: I finally tried them out today - really cool . Thanks Jeriku for the find.

accts said:
Here I put together all the files in a Flashable Zip for ION - Download.
Edit: I finally tried them out today - really cool . Thanks Jeriku for the find.
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Right on. Thanks for putting the zip together, I totally forgot.
Sent from my LT28 w MIUI

Flashed the 28i fw on my at. Flashed this zip and everytime I open the Launcher settings and tap a category the settings closes immediately

joe3681 said:
Flashed the 28i fw on my at. Flashed this zip and everytime I open the Launcher settings and tap a category the settings closes immediately
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Oopsss too quick a freebie 'thanks'..
Are you deodex your rom yet?
Sent from my LT28i using Tapatalk 2

Besides the obvious any reason I get bad zip in cwm I tried flash as standard zip and rename update zip and downloaded it a few times with a few differnt browser
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accts said:
Oopsss too quick a freebie 'thanks'..
Are you deodex your rom yet?
Sent from my LT28i using Tapatalk 2
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No. Last time I did running the 28i fw it froze and had to let die and charge up to reflash. Didn't like it I guess.
Sent from my LT28i using XDA Premium HD app
---------- Post added at 11:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:54 AM ----------
Also keep getting "Xperia Home has stopped" at random
Sent from my LT28i using XDA Premium HD app

It needs deodexed to work properly.
Sent from my LT28i using Tapatalk 2

I assumed it said deodexed in the original thread. I 've added that to the op.
Also found this on the ot:
- Check for this path in your /system: /system/etc/customization/settings/com/sonyericsson/home
- If the /home folder is there, just delete it (only /home) !!!
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Sent from my LT28 w MIUI

Related

[APP] 'ODEX ME': Odexing deodexed roms for a BOOST IN PERFORMANCE

Hello Galaxy Nexus Xda Users!
Informations:
Here is a simple apk to odex automatically, easily and securely deodexed roms.
This apk has been coded by the famous Paul Obrien from Modaco Roms and Forums.
This guy is just a genious.
The original apk has been done for Galaxy S II but it works on Galaxy Nexus (tested working). --> Original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1215271
Paul is even using it in his own Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4 Custom Rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487056
But I tested the apk on other 4.0.3 deodexed roms that you can find in the development section of the Galaxy Nexus and it is working perfectly (Aokp odexed rom is wonderful...)
Odexing a deodexed rom is giving you a boost in smoothness (you can see it in the launcher or in scrolling through system apps), performance and battery.
It gives you the flexibility to have a custom rom with modified system, framework and design AND all the tweaks that come with a custom rom in addition to the performance of an odexed stock rom.
To use it:
1) make sure you have a custom rooted rom / kernel with init.d support (scripts must be able to run at boot: it is a folder in /system/etc). It is very important or it won't run pre-boot scripts... Thanks to open1your1eyes0 who remarked it.
You can try this useful application to add init.d support to your ROM / kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933849
2) make sure that you don't have transparent status bar before odexing or you will loose your bar after odexing... (for AOKP users for example). Thanks to frantic912 who noticed it.
3) simply put the apk in /system/app folder with a file browser like "Root Explorer" (the folder must be in RW mode to copy the file)
4) do a nandroid backup in cwm and / or titanium backup of all your apps (even the system ones like Gmail)
5) then go to the launcher
6) tap "Odex me"
7) follow the instructions
It will:
1) reboot your phone
2) odex all the system staying on a black screen or on the Google screen a bit longer than normally (but it's normal)
3) put a ".odex" file with each app in /system/app
4) reboot again
5) go back to home
--> You will then see your boost in smoothness!
For people who are not convinced: check that: http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...e-difference-between-odexed-and-deodexed-roms
To see if it worked:
- Go to /system/app folder and see if there is a ".odex extension" for each system apk.
I attached the apk to this thread for ease of use.
Please write here your tests, opinions, questions, and thank Paul (and me for giving you this info ) for this wonderful and simple apk.
P.S. Please read reports from other users in the thread before trying the apk as some users seem to loose their status bar if they set transparency effects or some of them are having "force closes" if the rom they are using is too much themed...
P.S.2. Pay attention please, as androidphone2012 intelligently noticed, this apk can only odex *.apk files. The system framework is not odexed by it. To odex the framework too, please use the following script instead. It odexes *.apk files and Framework *.jar files too.
--> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278586
If you already ran the apk to odex apk files, do not flash that zip: re-flash your ROM, GApps and MODs you're using and then flash the zip.
For your information, I tested the CM10.1 zip from the thread on my AOKP latest nightly build version and it worked flawlessly.
Looks cool. Nothing is attached to your post though.
Can I use it on other devices? (Galaxy si900)
I don't think this works. It rebooted and when I booted back and checked, there were no .odex files in the /system/app folder. Has anyone else got it working?
FYI, tested on 4.0.4 stock deodexed ROM.
raing said:
Looks cool. Nothing is attached to your post though.
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Oups Sorry.
I was at work, I attached it but maybe when I posted the thread, it didn't put it...
I reuploaded it...
It's ok now.
Disregard previous post...
Did not have init.d support. Very important or it won't run pre-boot scripts!
raXoN91 said:
Can I use it on other devices? (Galaxy si900)
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You can try, it could work.
I will try this week end as I go to a friend who has a Galaxy S and I will test on his phone.
Will report after but you could do a nandroid backup, test by yourself and report here too
open1your1eyes0 said:
Disregard previous post...
Did not have init.d support. Very important or it won't run pre-boot scripts!
Flashed init.d boot image. All good now.
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Thanks. I knew that. Just forgot to post it.
I modified OP to inform about that.
++
So apparently I spoke to soon...
The app ran this time but after the reboot and odex process, my SystemUI wouldn't load and I ended up with no notification bar up top or any soft-keys at all. Also it was back to stock wallpaper. Not sure what happened, it looked like everything went through fine but I guess my SystemUI is borked.
Recovering from backup now...
I am not sure what caused this issue. I did have modded soft-keys and battery icon however, but I don't see why this would matter if a lot of the custom ROMs have modded soft-keys anyway. I would like to point out this was on stocked deodexed 4.0.4 ROM. If this works for anyone else, I would surely like to know. MAKE SURE you backup before trying.
Thank you Flolep
It works great for me, but I don't know why Gmail disappeared. But it's still in /system/app, so I tried to install and I get this : Application not installed
k0yuki said:
Thank you Flolep
It works great for me, but I don't know why Gmail disappeared. But it's still in /system/app, so I tried to install and I get this : Application not installed
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It's a system app so you can't "install" it. It has to be flashed into the ROM. I have a feeling this app is not exactly the most reliable in working with all the apks.
open1your1eyes0 said:
It's a system app so you can't "install" it. It has to be flashed into the ROM. I have a feeling this app is not exactly the most reliable in working with all the apks.
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Well. I didn't have any problem with it... Gmail was still there and my framework and system ui didn't have any problem after reboot...
I tried with modaco 4.0.4 rom that is near stock 4.0.4 deodexed rom and I tried with heavily customized aokp latest aokp build 25 rom, configured for my needs, battery percent, toggles, navigation controls in blue, etc, etc, and all worked seamlessly...
I add to first thread to do a nandroid backup before launching the process.
+ +
open1your1eyes0 said:
So apparently I spoke to soon...
The app ran this time but after the reboot and odex process, my SystemUI wouldn't load and I ended up with no notification bar up top or any soft-keys at all. Also it was back to stock wallpaper. Not sure what happened, it looked like everything went through fine but I guess my SystemUI is borked.
Recovering from backup now...
I am not sure what caused this issue. I did have modded soft-keys and battery icon however, but I don't see why this would matter if a lot of the custom ROMs have modded soft-keys anyway. I would like to point out this was on stocked deodexed 4.0.4 ROM. If this works for anyone else, I would surely like to know. MAKE SURE you backup before trying.
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same as me...i'm using AOKP M3....but odex file is created on /system/app....maybe i need to backup framework-res.apk & restore it back after deodexed...
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frantic912 said:
same as me...i'm using AOKP M3....but odex file is created on /system/app....maybe i need to backup framework-res.apk & restore it back after deodexed...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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Or try build 25 of aokp... It works for me...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
I will keep in view for this app until more success cases reported
But I definitely will try after back from my vacation, wouldn't risk to brick my device on a trip ;p
I finally found the problem...
I forgot that the custom ROM I'm using needs a sort of modded Gapps pack to be install via CWM.
I think here is the issue.
Worked fine for me. GSM GN on AOKP B25. Just make a backup in cwm before you do it. Worst case scenario: it boot loops, you pop the battery, boot into recovery and restore.
Do you know the muffin man?
need to wipe n install b25 from m3....it's worth..?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
frantic912 said:
need to wipe n install b25 from m3....it's worth..?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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Well, for me, it is worth it as the added functionalities are very good...
did u notice any different after odex....mine before this at Quadrant got score 3250, now just 2500....

[Q] Two questions in cm10

1) i want change apps system for example Apollo, Message, Keyboard with apps from other rom...how do?
2) i have read in the fxp before 141 that if i do a nandroid backup i delete all file in sd...this problem is solved in fxp141 true?...
the first is more important!!...
for 1: -
I think the easiest answer here is to do this: -
Open the zip file that is the downloaded rom
go to folder "system/app"
Delete any apk files that you don't want installed
Dray ang apk files that you do want installed into this folder
You can download "7zip" for free - it allows you to delete and insert files into a zip file.
for your 2nd question: -
CWM backs up and restores correctly using one of the custom kernels (no formatting of sdcard).
I've used Lupus, and ArcFusion - they both work.
There is a "glitch" with all CM10 versions of CWM - each time you move up or down in the menu the display does something funny (@besttt describes it as "dances"). This doesn't affect the way CWM works, only the way it looks.
Enjoy.
Hotfingers said:
for 1: -
I think the easiest answer here is to do this: -
Open the zip file that is the downloaded rom
go to folder "system/app"
Delete any apk files that you don't want installed
Dray ang apk files that you do want installed into this folder
You can download "7zip" for free - it allows you to delete and insert files into a zip file.
for your 2nd question: -
CWM backs up and restores correctly using one of the custom kernels (no formatting of sdcard).
I've used Lupus, and ArcFusion - they both work.
There is a "glitch" with all CM10 versions of CWM - each time you move up or down in the menu the display does something funny (@besttt describes it as "dances"). This doesn't affect the way CWM works, only the way it looks.
Enjoy.
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thxxxxxxxxx it was what I was searching!!!!
moreover i knew the "glitch" because i have arc fusion xD but i'm curious....in your signature i have see that you have fxp141 with corrections...which are this corrections?? and v6 supercharger isn't included in the rom??
You need to search the thread for fxp 141 fixes by @besttt.
The fixes for 141 are not complicated. Just one file to be flashed after install.
I just run supercharger to set the "min frees" and to bulletproof my phone app. You don't need services.jar modified on this rom.
It is fast!
sent from my supercharged LT15i using xda app
Hotfingers said:
You need to search the thread for fxp 141 fixes by @besttt.
The fixes for 141 are not complicated. Just one file to be flashed after install.
I just run supercharger to set the "min frees" and to bulletproof my phone app. You don't need services.jar modified on this rom.
It is fast!
sent from my supercharged LT15i using xda app
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sry i don't find the zip...where is??
Hmmm its post 2344
sent from my supercharged LT15i using xda app
---------- Post added at 09:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:02 PM ----------
Hey, I just figured out how to copy a link with the tapatalk app...
Here's a link to the post with the fix...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32523177
Enjoy
sent from my supercharged LT15i using xda app
fixes for FXP CM10 -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918244

[ROM X3] XPERIA S LT26i Full method install MIUI 3.1.18 Batterylife++

First of all this is copied from various sources.
For SONY XPERIA ACRO S LT26W HERE
For SONY XPERIA ION LT28i HERE
No need to unlock bootloader just follow the steps below.
1. Rooting Your Phone
2. Install CWM
3. Install MIUI
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1. Rooting Your Phone By Bin4ry
2. CWM Attached
Download attached file extract it, On phone turn USB Debugging on and unknown source. and run CWM.bat
3. Rom
Copy to Internal memory and reboot when Sony Logo apear tap it for few times to enter in recovery mode. Format partition and format cache then select zip from file and select miui rom.
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Link To MIUI 3.2.8
Rom Download
3.1.18 V4 Android 4.0.4 ICS
MIUI_LT26i_3.1.18_4.0_2013
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Mediafire links without Gapps MIUI 3.1.18
1. http://www.mediafire.com/?fzafxfp69mx557a
2. http://www.mediafire.com/?lmm2vc6jh27k32v
3. http://www.mediafire.com/?cbs3czcajvla33q
4. http://www.mediafire.com/?3i47dg5t9on55i1
5. http://www.mediafire.com/?g6vzthlr33qzc8s
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Download Parts from my BOX 3.1.18
2.12.29 V4 Android 4.0.4 ICS
MIUI_LT26i_2.12.29_4.0_2012 End of the Year Edition
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Mediafire links with Gapps included MIUI 2.12.29
1. http://www.mediafire.com/?6w9v2q36b9xhb9p
2. http://www.mediafire.com/?3t9jwryd09sa2ae
3. http://www.mediafire.com/?t8hgy58al36y8uq
4. http://www.mediafire.com/?bik1679hlhihg1y
5. http://www.mediafire.com/?6aqgx9p83kiit5h
6. http://www.mediafire.com/?044noqshefj26vo
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Download Parts from my BOX 2.2.29
Google Apps
http://d-h.st/Gyk
Language Change
1. Unlock Phone
2. Press menu key and select the last option for setting
3. Touch on next tab for full setting scroll down and select the keyboard icon under the clock
4. Select the first option u will see English.
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YOUR OWN RISK
Screenshots Attached. ADW Launcher installed.
xeshan88 said:
First of all this is copied from various sources.
No need to unlock bootloader just follow the steps below.
Rom Download
MIUI_LT26i_2.12.29_4.0_2012 End of the Year Edition
Sorry for double post if its posted before I didn't find it on XDA.
I have tried it and find best for extremely best for battery life.
YOUR OWN RISK.
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Downloading for test !!!
thanks
What language are included?
thanks
Can you specific what is the battery duration??? (Screen on and phone hours)
Thanks!
No Gapps available...
Downloaded Gmail from MIUI Market but having FC
Nice rom, very smooth and good memory management, not like others miui roms.
Keep this great work.
Thanks.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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You have to install android Market, and install Gmail from there.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
what veersion of android ?
Installed. Not smooth, gps too slow. Removed
Solved my problem... flashed over my previous MIUI. No problems now.
PS: Yes it's very smooth and GPS is working fine. Try to fix permissions... and like any other rom, let it settle for a while before givings conlusions and removing.
Where is the google apps and multilang?
Anyone knows how this rom been build up!! Miui never talked about it!!
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
sparxx4 said:
Anyone knows how this rom been build up!! Miui never talked about it!!
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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Don't know... But miui never talked about quitting on lt26 and they did it... So I don't expect much news from them.
I suppose this is a user modded rom wich I can confirm is working without problems... Battery seems to be with same consumption... But will have to wait by the end of the day.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
so if its work maybe we can tweak it more and merg to it new things
Is this a Russian version that has been out for at least 10 days or english/ chinese?
Im really sorry was very busy. Ok i answer every question now.
Battery life in on on screen more then 16 hours.
This is miui chinese change ur language on main menu press menu key n select the last option for setting then touch on next tab for full setting scroll down n select the keyboard icon under the clock then press the first option u will see english.
Google apps is included in post now.
Its based on 4.0.4 ICS
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xeshan88 said:
Im really sorry was very busy. Ok i answer every question now.
Battery life in on on screen more then 16 hours.
This is miui chinese change ur language on main menu press menu key n select the last option for setting then touch on next tab for full setting scroll down n select the keyboard icon under the clock then press the first option u will see english.
Google apps is included in post now.
Its based on 4.0.4 ICS
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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sorry.
can u give me other link from this rom?media fire?
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
I achieve 1 day and 7hours to get to low battery warning.
It looks a little bit more efficient than official version... But was expecting more improve.
I, m using auto brightness with a low inicial value, and this is the normal use I give to phone (wifi, 3g only for direct accessing net, the syncs Run on 2g, airplane when I'm sleeping...
For now I'm keeping the rom, it looks good!
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
spahbod said:
sorry.
can u give me other link from this rom?media fire?
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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I'm Sorry i have no premium account in media fire and the file size is 250 mb. Can't upload more then 200 mb. Someone will upload for you here.
Re: [ROM] Full method install MIUI 2.12.29 Amazing Battery Life For LT26i
I feel there is some wifi issue in this rom any one have same problem like me loss connectivity after some time.
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xeshan88 said:
I'm Sorry i have no premium account in media fire and the file size is 250 mb. Can't upload more then 200 mb. Someone will upload for you here.
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WinRAR/7z.
Split to volumes.
Just sayin'.

AOSP browser without root (yes you read that right) 4.3

I have a method to install the aosp browser without any root privileges at all and no modifications of the system partition. Just involves installing 2 or 3 apks (depending if you want bookmark syncing). This should work on any of the other nexus devices that came without stock browser. This is also an improvement over the root method as it does not break OTA updates even on rooted devices.
Please don't repost this yet. I want to add in the other languages to browser.apk for the "find on page" button in the menu. I fixed English. The stock nexus roms don't have the string in framework-res for this one button.
Download zip (this is not a cwm package/just extract it or open the files from inside)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/sp3778itcps5iq1/aospbrowser-noroot-blackhand1001.zip
Steps:
1. Use es file manager to browse to system/app and install browserproviderproxy (it will say app not installed, don't worry it worked)
2. Reboot (it will not work without rebooting first)
3. Install Browser4.3_blackhand1001.apk
4. Install ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter_blackhand1001.apk (this will give you bookmark syncing)
Video Tutorial (thanks XDA)
Reserved for future updates...
There is no document in this link...
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heartsaver1859 said:
There is no document in this link...
Sent from my One using xda premium
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I fixed the link sorry about that.
Modified the procedure to work with this device properly. Turns out the signatures on the one file differ between devices.
blackhand1001 said:
I fixed the link sorry about that.
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Thanks for this. Works very well on my devices.
Updated it so the autocomplete dropdown no longer has the blue line glitch. The style definition for the dropdown is missing on the stock nexus 7 rom so I copied it and put it in the browser itself and pointed to it there.
Added User agent selection in advanced preferences.
Full screen option in labs.
when u say install browserproviderproxy in system/app, do you mean install the one found in the nexus7 directory, or the one in your zip file?
AndyGnex said:
when u say install browserproviderproxy in system/app, do you mean install the one found in the nexus7 directory, or the one in your zip file?
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The one on the nexus 7 directory. I updated the download link. It now has user agent selection and a fullscreen mode in the labs menu. The link was pointing to an older version that still had the browserproxyprovider file in the zip. You need to use the one on the device already.
blackhand1001 said:
The one on the nexus 7 directory. I updated the download link. It now has user agent selection and a fullscreen mode in the labs menu. The link was pointing to an older version that still had the browserproxyprovider file in the zip. You need to use the one on the device already.
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Works like a charm
Perfect on new Nexus 7
THANK YOU. This worked PERFECTLY on my new nexus 7. I love the tablet but for me Chrome is nowhere near as good and useful as this stock browser, so thanks a lot.
megafrij0l said:
THANK YOU. This worked PERFECTLY on my new nexus 7. I love the tablet but for me Chrome is nowhere near as good and useful as this stock browser, so thanks a lot.
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Doesn't work for me.
1. Run install browserproviderproxy.apk in system/app directory which fails - check
2. Reboot - checl
3. Install signedBrowser-blackhand1001.apk - FAILS (X App not installed)
andTab said:
Doesn't work for me.
1. Run install browserproviderproxy.apk in system/app directory which fails - check
2. Reboot - checl
3. Install signedBrowser-blackhand1001.apk - FAILS (X App not installed)
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Since I was rooted anyhow, I ended up using the root AOSP Browser installation app from the market.
We will see if the bookmark sync works with that (it's supposed to)
Working on my HTC One - ARHD 4.1 Google Edition with this method !!!!!
For Android 4.4
Supporting root device
not work new incognito tab
Derived from the last sdk
http://www.mediafire.com/download/6uaeiyu2b92h88u/Browser.zip
Just updated to 4.4 and browser didn't work so I uninstalled..... Wot do I do now?
All stock nexus 4
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chaosfoevr said:
Just updated to 4.4 and browser didn't work so I uninstalled..... Wot do I do now?
All stock nexus 4
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delete BrowserProviderProxy.apk
system/app/ BrowserProviderProxy.apk
Tried to delete that file and it says cannot delete it... Not rooted running 4.4 on nexus 2012....

AOSP browser without root (yes you read that right) 4.3

I have a method to install the aosp browser without any root privileges at all and no modifications of the system partition. Just involves installing 2 or 3 apks (depending if you want bookmark syncing). This should work on any of the other nexus devices that came without stock browser.
Please don't repost this yet. I want to add in the other languages to browser.apk for the "find on page" button in the menu. I fixed English. The stock nexus roms don't have the string in framework-res for this one button.
Download zip (this is not a cwm package/just extract it or open the files from inside)
http://www.mediafire.com/?f98l0b3apkbb6s1
Steps:
1. Use es file manager to browse to system/app and install browserproviderproxy (it will say app not installed, don't worry it worked) OR install the included file
2. Reboot (it will not work without rebooting first)
3. Install Browser4.3_blackhand1001.apk
4. Install ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter_blackhand1001.apk (this will give you bookmark syncing)
Extras:
User agent selection in Advanced Preferences
Fullscreen Toggle in Labs
Please post if it works for you!!
Video Tutorial (thanks XDA)
Reserved for future updates.......
"File does not exist"
danvee said:
"File does not exist"
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Sorry fixed it. Moved it to mediafire.
http://www.mediafire.com/?f98l0b3apkbb6s1
Updated the process. It now should work on all devices. Turns out the signature on browserproviderproxy differs between devices.
Does this work on all devices as well as previous version of android say for example Sony Xperia S running 4.1.2 (comes with stock browser version 4.1.2-N7_zg)?
yep working fine on my nexus7.. though there's no option for full screen.
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TitaniumZERO said:
Does this work on all devices as well as previous version of android say for example Sony Xperia S running 4.1.2 (comes with stock browser version 4.1.2-N7_zg)?
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It only works on 4.3 devices.
lyrad12 said:
yep working fine on my nexus7.. though there's no option for full screen.
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I can try to port the cyanogenmod aosp browser for you. it has those extra options.
lyrad12 said:
yep working fine on my nexus7.. though there's no option for full screen.
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Added fullscreen option in Labs
Added User agent selection in advanced settings
If you already installed everything you can just install the new signbrowser file. No need to install the others and reboot again.
It seems to work great for me. Thanks.
Works no issues, thanks for this, this is the best browser out there by far
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I can't seem to find the icon in my app drawer or my homepage.
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Added fullscreen option in Labs
Added User agent selection in advanced settings
If you already installed everything you can just install the new signbrowser file. No need to install the others and reboot again.
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woah that was fast! how did you do that? can you do also other apps that requires root to work like this one?
lyrad12 said:
woah that was fast! how did you do that? can you do also other apps that requires root to work like this one?
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do you think you can add a home button as well
thanks in advance
dumb question, but since this is going in the system folder, will it affect our ability to receive OTA updates?
I don't understand the directions.
Can you make clearer?
iboj007 said:
dumb question, but since this is going in the system folder, will it affect our ability to receive OTA updates?
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Its not going in the system folder. You navigate to folder and open the existing apk to install it. It does not effect OTA updates. I just included another copy of the file for those who don't know where that folder is.
Will this remove chrome?
xnifex said:
Will this remove chrome?
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No.
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