The Welcome to KitKat Guide [Q&A's] - Sony Xperia ZL

UPDATING
Q: How should I update my Phone? (To Android 4.4.2)
A: If you're updating via Update Service or PC Companion, do a fresh install (literally, I mean. FACTORY RESET) .
Q: I just flashed my phone and now it's full of lag.
A: Step 1: Debloat Firmware, Step 2: Do a factory reset, Step 3: Force GPU Rendering in Dev. Options, Step 4: Restart your Phone.
AFTER UPDATE
Q: My battery drains by Google Play Services (GMS) what can I do?
A1: Disable Google Location Services in Settings > Locations (You can do this when you boot up your Phone for the first time after update too.)
A2: Update GMS (Latest version is: 4.4.52): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms
Q: I can't write to my external SD Card. F U SONY. - (This isn't by Sony, Google decided to slowly kill MicroSD support on Android :silly
A: If you're rooted use this fix: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
Q: After updating many of my Apps are FC'ing (May happen if you didn't do a clean install)
A: Do a fresh install with a factory reset.
Q: My battery drains so quickly, 4.3 is much better.
A: Do a fresh install with a factory reset, I have been using KitKat since launch day and my battery easily lasts 2 days using the phone on a daily routine.
Q: My phone lags on the HomeScreen.
A: This may be caused by the new Xperia Live Wallpaper, if you change the wallpaper for a fixed one it should solve the problem. Plus, you can keep the LW as Lockscreen Wallpaper. Looks Good, Feels Good.
SAFE DEBLOAT LIST
DO NOT DELETE Japanese keyboard layout (ExternalKeyboardJP.apk) this will make your Xperia Keyboard go like crazy and start crashing after reboot.)
· Chinese Xperia Keyboard (With Skins and Skin Selector)
· Google+
· Xperia Care
· Xperia Lounge
· Xperia Social Engine Photos (Picasa)
· Walkman Music Extensions (YouTube karaoke, Wikipedia etc.)
· Wireless Emergency Alerts
· Voice Dialer
· Retail Demo
· Phase Beam and other LiveWallpapers (Do not remove Live Wallpaper Picker)
· InitialBootSetup
· Google Play Movies/News/Games/Books
· File Commander
· Enchanted Forest LW
· com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks (PartnerBookmarksProvider.apk)
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Did I miss a trick? Please post it below and it might be added to the post.

xkeita said:
UPDATING
Q: My battery drains by Google Play Services (GMS) what can I do?
A: Update GMS (Latest version is: 4.4.52): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms
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I'm on the latest version of GMS /and/ I previously did a factory reset and I'm still getting big draining. Did it really work for you?
Also, I know this is more of a personal preference than anything, but what did you delete when debloating?

i already use factory reset but still battery drain so fast
it's so weird, it not happen in 4.3
when i see in background process, there many program running
but i don't know which one is safe to disable
all i know is i use greenify app to greenifying youtube an google +
but the program keep restarting itself
please help me, do you know what bloatware in xperia kitkat that save to remove?
sorry my bad english
thanks so much

xkeita said:
UPDATING
Q: My battery drains by Google Play Services (GMS) what can I do?
A: Update GMS (Latest version is: 4.4.52): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms
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I Also did have the Google Play Services that was using 85% of my battery consumption.
I was using the latest version. It did not change.
BUT, It's not the Google Play Services itself, but the location Services.
So go into settings then locations. You will probably have modus big accuracy, change it in only device (GPS).
I did it this weekend. Today after 10h 15m on batterie Google Play Services isn't even mentioned

I'm getting a good battery life in daily routine too. I think one reason is Stamina Mode. I think it needs some time to get use to how user is working with the phone and by time it starts to save the phones battery.

Luchoc said:
I'm on the latest version of GMS /and/ I previously did a factory reset and I'm still getting big draining. Did it really work for you?
Also, I know this is more of a personal preference than anything, but what did you delete when debloating?
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post updated, added 2nd workaround for google play services battery drains and added some apps that can be erased/disabled.

xkeita said:
UPDATING
Q: How should I update my Phone? (To Android 4.4.2)
A: If you're updating via Update Service or PC Companion, do a fresh install (literally, I mean. FACTORY RESET) .
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Would backing up my phone, via PC companion, doing a factory reset, installing the update, then reloading the backup onto my phone be a good idea? I really rather not go through the hassle of setting up everything again

Un-Discovered said:
Would backing up my phone, via PC companion, doing a factory reset, installing the update, then reloading the backup onto my phone be a good idea? I really rather not go through the hassle of setting up everything again
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If by backing up your phone you mean like, keep contacts, bookmarks, messages, etc. yes it's a good idea. But if you mean to keep apk's data that would be a bad idea as it may exist the possibility that some apps might crash. (Especially Sony ones due to new API and framework changes).

it works for me, the only issue that i have is when im playin some games ... example " super stick man golf 2 " i turn off the screen and i cant go back to the game, i msut close app and reopen is anoying to do that, after that im vaery happy and pictures and very good more than 4.3

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Google Play keeps FC'ing

Anyone have this happening on their glide?
I tried all of the following:
- clear data
- clear cache
- wipe cache on boot screen
- delete and reinstall the apk.
- 3G only instead of Wifi.
When I reset everything, all works fine until I try to update an app and that's when the FC's begin
The google play apk I have is v3.5.15
Is this what you guys have as well?
I'm seeing few other posts on other forums, but no solutions yet.
clockwork58 said:
Anyone have this happening on their glide?
I tried all of the following:
- clear data
- clear cache
- wipe cache on boot screen
- delete and reinstall the apk.
- 3G only instead of Wifi.
When I reset everything, all works fine until I try to update an app and that's when the FC's begin
The google play apk I have is v3.5.15
Is this what you guys have as well?
I'm seeing few other posts on other forums, but no solutions yet.
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Try reselecting your Language in Settings > Language and Keyboard, after re-selecting, a media scan should occur, then try launching Market Play Store
no luck.
Damn that sucks bro. I had 3 updates and i updated with no problem. On both my KF and Evo 4G.
What rom are you using?
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clockwork58 said:
no luck.
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okay last one that i think worked on me before:
- turn off internet first, then uninstall updates on Play store
- reselect language again,
- turn data/wifi on back, wait for Market to update to Play store
I'm using Stock Rogers ROM but the phone is rooted.
I've had quite a few calls missed recently (doesn't even ring), so i think i think i think I'm gonna give it a factory reset.
maybe take a gander and some of the new custom roms out there now as well.
Wow that was painful...
Did a factory reset and GPlay still FC's
Did a full factory reset + Wipe USB and SDCard storage and GPlay still FC's (v3.5.15)
I now have found a tool that allows me to download APK's from Gplay web site and load them manually onto my phone, until Google can fix their latest version of Gplay which has affected others as well.
clockwork58 said:
I'm using Stock Rogers ROM but the phone is rooted.
I've had quite a few calls missed recently (doesn't even ring), so i think i think i think I'm gonna give it a factory reset.
maybe take a gander and some of the new custom roms out there now as well.
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I flashed back to Rogers Stock a few days back to replicate your issue, but until now, my Play Store is still at v3.4.7 and no FCs. I am still investigating for I got this one before but solved it with just uninstalling updates and re-updating...
clockwork58 said:
Wow that was painful...
Did a factory reset and GPlay still FC's
Did a full factory reset + Wipe USB and SDCard storage and GPlay still FC's (v3.5.15)
I now have found a tool that allows me to download APK's from Gplay web site and load them manually onto my phone, until Google can fix their latest version of Gplay which has affected others as well.
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Cool how do you do this? I have a cousin of mine that has the HP touch pad with Cynagen Mod installed on it but when he goes to the store a lot of apps say not available for you're device. So then he asks me to get them and backup my app with Astro and then send him the apk. If he used the tool you use he would not need my help.
dudejb said:
Cool how do you do this? I have a cousin of mine that has the HP touch pad with Cynagen Mod installed on it but when he goes to the store a lot of apps say not available for you're device. So then he asks me to get them and backup my app with Astro and then send him the apk. If he used the tool you use he would not need my help.
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http://codekiem.com/2012/02/24/apk-downloader/

[Q] Google Play Store Keeps Crashing on Rooted Note 4, What to do?

I have a Sprint Note 4 which is rooted and yesterday I downloaded Lucky Patcher and the Modded Google Play Store to replace my stock Google Play Store. So through Titanium, I backed up the stock Google Play Store and then I uninstalled it, since the Modded Google Play Store would not let me install it without doing that. I also cleared the cache and data on Google Play Store and now it just keeps crashing all the time. When I try to download something, it starts to download and then immediately it crashes and gives me the "Unfortunately, Play Store has stopped working" error. I get the error no matter which version of Play Store I use now, whether it is the modded or the official version. I tried clearing data/cache to Google Play Services as well, to no avail. When I try to restore my backup of Google Play Store through Titanium it stays frozen with "Restoring Google Play Store 5.1.11" and I end up having to force stop Titanium. This is so annoying! What can I do? Thanks so much in advance!!!
1) Go to Application manager/All, scroll down to where you find these three: Google Services Framework, Google Play, and Google Play Services. Force stop and delete cache and data for the first two (in order given). You won't be able to force close Google Play Services but choose Manage storage and scroll to bottom to clear all data. It's annoying that they may try to restart, just clear again and reboot quickly.
2) If that doesn't work, got a nandroid backup?
3) Re-flash current ROM, if no.
4) If stock and no backup, consider another ROM or start over with Odin stock tar.
Note: options 3 and 4 may require clean install.
Note 2: I've tried to suggest from least inconvenience to most; hopefully, the easier methods will do.
Edit: you may also see an option to uninstall update to revert to the original system application; consider that as option 2 or 3 for Google Play.
samep said:
1) Go to Application manager/All, scroll down to where you find these three: Google Services Framework, Google Play, and Google Play Services. Force stop and delete cache and data for the first two (in order given). You won't be able to force close Google Play Services but choose Manage storage and scroll to bottom to clear all data. It's annoying that they may try to restart, just clear again and reboot quickly.
2) If that doesn't work, got a nandroid backup?
3) Re-flash current ROM, if no.
4) If stock and no backup, consider another ROM or start over with Odin stock tar.
Note: options 3 and 4 may require clean install.
Note 2: I've tried to suggest from least inconvenience to most; hopefully, the easier methods will do.
Edit: you may also see an option to uninstall update to revert to the original system application; consider that as option 2 or 3 for Google Play.
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Ok I just did that now when I run Play Store it doesn't crash, instead it is says " Check your internet connection and try again" It seems as if it isn't recognizing that I actually do have a connection? I heard that if you go to the files on the phone to "etc/hosts" file and put a "#" in front of the second IP address in the hosts file that it will work but I just tried that and it didn't so I reverted the file back.
Also I tried going to settings>accounts and removing my Google accounts and re adding them but Play store still says I have no connection (which I clearly do). I made sure my date/time settings are right as well. This is happening with the modded play store and the official 5.2.12 Play Store.
YouTube randomly crashes now as well and gives me "unfortunately, YouTube has stopped " Google play store is still not recognizing that I am connected. I think I have tried just about anything besides flashing back to the stock ROM
Did you try step one again after swapping the Google Play versions? Worth a try, if you didn't.
One more thing: Lucky Patcher creates an Odex file. You should use the Lucky Patcher option to remove the Odex and restore the original. If you're ROM is deodexed, Titanium may not fix this for you. You can manually check for Odex file as well. Titanium is also useful to check for unneeded dalvik-cache files.
And one last suggestion I omitted: in recovery, delete all cache and dalvik cache and reboot.
samep said:
Did you try step one again after swapping the Google Play versions? Worth a try, if you didn't.
One more thing: Lucky Patcher creates an Odex file. You should use the Lucky Patcher option to remove the Odex and restore the original. If you're ROM is deodexed, Titanium may not fix this for you. You can manually check for Odex file as well. Titanium is also useful to check for unneeded dalvik-cache files.
And one last suggestion I omitted: in recovery, delete all cache and dalvik cache and reboot.
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Hmmm it is working now after hours of fumbling around with settings. Both the Modded and official newest Google Play Stores started working after I turned off "Google License Verification Emulation" and I had to turn off "Google Billing Emulation". Very stressful lol but they were the default settings and I didn't really want to mess with any of the settings as I am just starting with Lucky Patcher.
yo0123yo said:
Hmmm it is working now after hours of fumbling around with settings. Both the Modded and official newest Google Play Stores started working after I turned off "Google License Verification Emulation" and I had to turn off "Google Billing Emulation". Very stressful lol but they were the default settings and I didn't really want to mess with any of the settings as I am just starting with Lucky Patcher.
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Was that Google Play version 5.2.12?
I flashed that to system yesterday and everything was working except that it didn't populate my applications and notify updates until a day later. I had to search for updates that I knew were available. Today, the apps populated and I got update notification for available updates. I think it may be part of the battery savings that lollipop is supposed to be bringing; less Google Play wakes.
Consider that your manipulation results may have been skewed by Google not immediately syncing the update.
As for my experience, I did find myself doing step one and considering flashing the nandroid but waited for applications to sync. They did finally sync this morning. The longer sync of apps may have been induced locally by the use of Xposed module "Recent Apps" which can be configured to force close apps and remove from recents, reducing wake times.
samep said:
Was that Google Play version 5.2.12?
I flashed that to system yesterday and everything was working except that it didn't populate my applications and notify updates until a day later. I had to search for updates that I knew were available. Today, the apps populated and I got update notification for available updates. I think it may be part of the battery savings that lollipop is supposed to be bringing; less Google Play wakes.
Consider that your manipulation results may have been skewed by Google not immediately syncing the update.
As for my experience, I did find myself doing step one and considering flashing the nandroid but waited for applications to sync. They did finally sync this morning. The longer sync of apps may have been induced locally by the use of Xposed module "Recent Apps" which can be configured to force close apps and remove from recents, reducing wake times.
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No, it is the Modded Google Play Store version 5.1.11 right now that's working but there's a newer version of it that is out. I'm getting frustrated messing with lucky Patcher (if anyone can help me with the basics of it? that i would greatly appreciate that as well. Last question I have is that in my etc/hosts file and there is a "#" before the second IP address in the etc/hosts file. Anyone know what that "#" is used for in front of the IP in the hosts file? Thanks again!!!
yo0123yo said:
No, it is the Modded Google Play Store version 5.1.11 right now that's working but there's a newer version of it that is out. I'm getting frustrated messing with lucky Patcher (if anyone can help me with the basics of it? that i would greatly appreciate that as well. Last question I have is that in my etc/hosts file and there is a "#" before the second IP address in the etc/hosts file. Anyone know what that "#" is used for in front of the IP in the hosts file? Thanks again!!!
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The # is used in scripts to comment out; meaning ignore that line in your host file.
As far as LP, there is a help link to read. Discussion threads on LP may get closed on XDA; LP may be a useful tool but leans toward piracy. Not saying this pertains to you but there was a thread that the developer participated in that xda allowed to remain open with a warning. That should be sufficient, unless closed as well.
Edit: found the thread and warning http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45933638, post 21.
samep said:
The # is used in scripts to comment out; meaning ignore that line in your host file.
As far as LP, there is a help link to read. Discussion threads on LP may get closed on XDA; LP may be a useful tool but leans toward piracy. Not saying this pertains to you but there was a thread that the developer participated in that xda allowed to remain open with a warning. That should be sufficient, unless closed as well.
Edit: found the thread and warning http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45933638, post 21.
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I know, it can be used for illegal purposes which is NOT what I am using it for just to be clear so the post doesn't get deleted because someone thinks I am using it illegally, which I'm not.. anyways, if anyone has any tips on LP id appreciate it thanks!!
Why not go to your time and date and turn off automatic time?
It worked for me!
No more check connection in google play store and youtube not loading
Google Store Crashing but only when rooted.
Why is it that when running stock lollipop 5.1.1 on Galaxy S6 Edge is it that Google Play Store constantly crashes when I'm rooted.
When no root it works fine and dandy.
Soon as rooted the bloody thing crashes constantly..
The only way I managed to keep rooted was to use stock google play store and prevent it from updating.
This I can cope with.. If anyone else has come across this issue and found a better way to fix it please let me know
My note 4 lollipop 5.1.1 device has rooted but fix problem in Google play when I update big file(like no system apps) apps so when it's completely update after start beginning wht can I do it

Play services 8.X services Drain

Hello,
I don't know if i am the only or not but the latest version of Google Play services are really draining anormously the battery.
I did already two complete wipe but the issue remains.
The only workaround until now to perform backup of my games thought Helium and uninstall all updates of Google Services.
Do anyone else have the issue and have maybe another workaround ? I do not want to root my device.
gontie said:
Hello,
I don't know if i am the only or not but the latest version of Google Play services are really draining anormously the battery.
I did already two complete wipe but the issue remains.
The only workaround until now to perform backup of my games thought Helium and uninstall all updates of Google Services.
Do anyone else have the issue and have maybe another workaround ? I do not want to root my device.
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I will reply myself then
It unfortunately remain the same workaround which is to disable the updates of Play services and Playstore.
Don't forget to disable automatic update on wifi in the playstore or the Play services will automatically be updated.
Also sometimes a reboot is needed.
Play services was taking 2/3 seconds cpu time every second but with the updates removed, i have about 21 seconds from 8AM to 11:30AM.
If you want to backup your games thought play games, this won't be possible, you will have to backup your phone thought ADB or Helium...

[Discontinued] Negalite Huawei-Rom NX 2 | ROOT | BB | v1.2 | 6/7/17

Welcome To NegaLite Huawei-Rom NX 2!!!
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES! Use At Your Own Risk!
This Also Voids Your Warranty!
ROM Chefs: Use Whatever You Like! No Thanks/Credit Needed! Happy Cooking!
Features:
Based On N7G75S - Wear 2.0
Stockish Kernel
Rooted - SuperSU
Busybox 1.27.0
Adb Debugging Pre-Enabled
Many System Apps Moved To /data For Easy Uninstall
Includes Root Essentials
Includes Custom Advanced Settings
Updated Gapps, Hangouts, Fit, Maps, Music
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Downloads:
If You've Never Flashed This Before, You Need To Format Data Partition Via TWRP Advanced Wipe
If You Don't Have TWRP, Get It Here: TWRP 3.0.3 Themed
Just Do This:
1. Push Zip To /sdcard/ Via ADB (adb push rom-location/rom-name.zip /sdcard/)
2. Flash zip In Recovery(TWRP) Via Install
3. Done (Enjoy!)
Huawei-Rom-NX-2-v1.2.zip - 6/7/17
LG G Watch R Faces - LG_Watch-R-Faces_v1.zip
Like the Rom? Try My Custom Kernel!: Negalite HW+
Special Thanks To SuperThomasLab For Allowing Us To Include Root Essentials
You Can Always Find It Here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...rootessentials
Special Thanks To suleymanovemil8 For Allowing Advanced Settings To Be Open Source
You Can Always Find It Here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...vancedsettings
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Changelog:
v1.0
Initial Release
v1.1
Faster First Boot
Increased Performance
v1.2
Updated to N7G75S
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Reserved...
Yes!!!
Fantastic!
Agreed. Looking forward to this.
Pleqse make advanced watch settings work
Edit: it works but DND doesn't work? Is this a dp4 bug?
Thank you for a great ROM. Is there a way to add more face watch to this version? I downloaded several, but none of them appear in android wear. Thanks.
atn0716 said:
Thank you for a great ROM. Is there a way to add more face watch to this version? I downloaded several, but none of them appear in android wear. Thanks.
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Open the Play Store on the watch and install them.
edit - You might read this to get up to speed on the MASSIVE changes from AW 1.5 to 2.0 Previews:
https://developer.android.com/wear/preview/support.html
Awesome way to start the New Year! Kudos
new bootloader or anything else needed? Or just wipe and flash away?
is root working for anyone else? tried getting into advanced settings and it says i don't have root? can i simply flash a supersu zip?
edit: root appears to work, it's advanced settings that isn't getting along
im assuming i need to go to official dev preview for bootloader first coming from your other rom @negamann303
edit- never mind it took like 15 mins to boot but i was at my office so no biggie lol
Smacksmack206 said:
im assuming i need to go to official dev preview for bootloader first coming from your other rom @negamann303
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You shouldn't have to change bootloader as long as you use my kernels (modified stock included)
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I will have to wipe the watch. ok. Will Wear Manager install "old apps" as installing 1.x rom? Or will i have to config the watch from scratch?
If the last one, i wont test it before weekend Wont like to be a half week without my watch
SirTurbo said:
I will have to wipe the watch. ok. Will Wear Manager install "old apps" as installing 1.x rom? Or will i have to config the watch from scratch?
If the last one, i wont test it before weekend Wont like to be a half week without my watch
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It's recommended that you do a full wipe if only coming from my 1.5 rom. Only because I have system apps in data. But the workaround would be deleting the system apps in data/apps in recovery prior to install
You could probably use root essentials to uninstall the system apps that are stored in the data partition
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well, i understand to wipe cache, system, data... dont like, but think need to do, better at a version upgrade as this.
but if i do the big wipe (maybe i flash tonight because i cant refuse to play^^) i am not sure if i need to install the apps which come from phone again by hand. Or the android wear manager installed on the phone will "complete" the installation at watch as when i did fresh installed earlier, from 1.5 to 1.5.
Maybe i will need the android wear manager for 2.x too and that one wont use the config of the older one.
Hmm, think i will give it a try, just made a backup. Hate that watches have only 4GB flash. when using, storing some zips to flash und doing a backup... the watch begins to whine about less space...
Interested in the next days - having no time to play with wear. last weekend installed an amazon fire tv box for a mate, rest of the week will be "full" too. f.e. friday i drive to a friend of mine, installing her sons new phone. and then taking the tablet from one of her friends. to play around with grub to get it back to life. and so on. And now you forced me to play with my wearable. a day should have 48 hours
im so happy this rom is perfect.
and even advanced settings works since the dev updated to the lasted api
SirTurbo said:
well, i understand to wipe cache, system, data... dont like, but think need to do, better at a version upgrade as this.
but if i do the big wipe (maybe i flash tonight because i cant refuse to play^^) i am not sure if i need to install the apps which come from phone again by hand. Or the android wear manager installed on the phone will "complete" the installation at watch as when i did fresh installed earlier, from 1.5 to 1.5.
Maybe i will need the android wear manager for 2.x too and that one wont use the config of the older one.
Hmm, think i will give it a try, just made a backup. Hate that watches have only 4GB flash. when using, storing some zips to flash und doing a backup... the watch begins to whine about less space...
Interested in the next days - having no time to play with wear. last weekend installed an amazon fire tv box for a mate, rest of the week will be "full" too. f.e. friday i drive to a friend of mine, installing her sons new phone. and then taking the tablet from one of her friends. to play around with grub to get it back to life. and so on. And now you forced me to play with my wearable. a day should have 48 hours
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Actually, it doesn't sync like 1.5. You actually have to install them all via play Store on the watch. The good news is that there is a section on recently used apps, which includes your watch apps installed prior, also they install pretty quick.
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negamann303 said:
Actually, it doesn't sync like 1.5. You actually have to install them all via play Store on the watch. The good news is that there is a section on recently used apps, which includes your watch apps installed prior, also they install pretty quick.
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Hmmm... interesting recently used apps sounds nice. but i think i will save my backup for a while
but first problem: When i try to copy my google account to watch, i get an error on phone.
And an interesting issue: I chose english language because i read that other languages might cause some malfunctions.
but after that, the messages come in german, the language at my phone. i am not able to say what will be later on, because actually i stuck on copying the google account.
Edit:
ok, maybe the phone cant copy the account to watch because watch hangs. watch is looking for updates and "nothing goes"...
only thing i notice is play music doesnt open upon seleting play on wear.
it goes back to watch face screen
-edit-
if it does what i mention originally then uninstall and reinstall from play store to get "play music" working

[App] [No Root] 45 Fake Apps from Moto Z Stop OTA, MotoCare & A Lot of VZ + Moto Apps

[App] [No Root] 45 Fake Apps from Moto Z Stop OTA, MotoCare & A Lot of VZ + Moto Apps
What I have done here is to provide a means of disabling system apps which were not meant to be disabled. The apps come from the latest MM system dump from a VZW Z. They are parsed as genuine updates. These apps crash on our phone (Forced Close or FC).
Here is all the safe fake bunch of ZApps (latest MM) which I have sorted through and have on my VZ phone right now. It was a lot of rebooting and dealing with some persistent FCs (keep SM, link below, under the OK button).
There are numerous FCs on boot but few to none after that, none persistent.
Try them out! See last attachment. About 25 MBs in 45 apps, all not disableable, until now!
For dash 2 phones leave the VZ apps alone. With some apps it is not named as VZ but if the installer does not notify you about it being an update then do not install the fake. Get https://play.google.com/store/apps/...te.com.google.sites.android.appinstallhistory to keep track.
Be aware, what not getting a persistent force close means: if you try one and then uninstall, you must reboot (hold power button) to get the real system app to work again. Read more for uninstall steps.
List of fake apps to nix from safe zip file:
VzwUnifiedSettingsApp breaks Visual voice mail playback.
DroidSettingsExt breaks settings, battery. It also breaks Hotspot and more I am sure. Just uninstall as needed.
Same for SettingsExtn. Breaks Adv Calling, settings.
Also Fake GPS notifier sends Google maps into a tizzy after a while.
Example for Fake Motocare:
Enable Dev options, show sys processes, notice motocare runs 24/7.
Download MotoCare.apk in attachments, at bottom of post, which is a Moto Z app.
Install/Update this MotoCare with this foreign app.
Motocare is no longer in processes.
Example for Fake motocheckin (OTA-Update):
Download 3c_checkin.apk in attachments, at bottom of post, which is a Moto Z app.
Install/Update 3c_Checkin.apk with this foreign app.
When you check for updates (pic 2) it fails.
You can return the phone to normal update ability by uninstalling the z app.
Go settings, apps, show system apps (3dots), find moto checkin, choose disable. Reboot not needed.
There is no stock app to uninstall these foreign updates. But be assured:
Super Manager uninstalls these apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gpc.myweb.hinet.net.TaskManager
Free version works fine.
See pic 3 & 4.
Also these all system app updates persist in safe mode.
With the Fake motocheckin in control you must put up with a total of 2 forced closes after a boot up. As well as when an update becomes available. There is something else that calls on it sometimes when no update is ready.
The checkin app is one of the keys to the update process.
One link I found: https://www.darklaunch.com/2015/04/10/disable-motorolaota
I posted at the Lenovo forum. I wonder how long they will permit my post.
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-Z...-Nougat-until-stable-operation-is/m-p/3546371
I was so bummed about the Debloater ADB being foiled by our latest patch, I tried what worked on my Maxx years ago.
WARNING THE ABOVE MODS I DEEM TO BE SAFE ON OUR PHONE. YET YOU ARE USING THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK. USING THE OTHER APPS BELOW MAY LEAVE YOUR PHONE FORCE CLOSING AND SAFE MODE MAY NOT HELP. YOU MAY HAVE TO RESORT TO A DATA RESET FROM RECOVERY.
Update, I have tried many of these apps and none do anything but cause a persistent FC.
Apps from a system dump.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/themes-apps/moto-z-dump-t3413718
My condensed (privapp & app only) Mega link 900 MB, see attachments
Use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.zdevs.zarchiver
I encourage others to see what other tweaking we can achieve by installing other useless 'Z apps..
This statement does not apply to the attachments:
For those that may get a persistent FC, I got one and I thought I would have to FDR.
I did have S Manager right beneath the OK button. So with quick fingers I was able to uninstall the offending app.
If any have not taken the Dec patch, you are elected (lol) as a tester. Please test this?
Thank you.
I have android security patch up to July 1st and build mcl24.246-36
I'm thinking of trying this, but unsure what exactly I need to do.
I see mention of a checkin app, but when I click on the link it says root is required, and my moto z is the verizon version, and so I don't think can be rooted.
x000x said:
I have android security patch up to July 1st and build mcl24.246-36
I'm thinking of trying this, but unsure what exactly I need to do.
I see mention of a checkin app, but when I click on the link it says root is required, and my moto z is the verizon version, and so I don't think can be rooted.
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Look down to bottom of post. Do you see attachments?
If not get a browser
Just click on the attachment and install.
That link is only to show evidence of it working.
yep, I see the attachments. I'll try it later and report back
edit: I only observed one "motocare has stopped" message upon boot.
was the second force close message also for motocare? or for 3c_checkin?
edit 2: it works! not ota update messages since installing the motocare and 3c_checkin above
x000x said:
yep, I see the attachments. I'll try it later and report back
edit: I only observed one "motocare has stopped" message upon boot.
was the second force close message also for motocare? or for 3c_checkin?
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1 each
So far I haven't seen the force close message for 3c_checkin (one the one for motocare), however the ota update message has seemingly been disabled. So I can verify this worked for me :good:
x000x said:
So far I haven't seen the force close message for 3c_checkin (one the one for motocare), however the ota update message has seemingly been disabled. So I can verify this worked for me :good:
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Please post a SS of your sw patch date.
Here you go
Ok people,
Please post if the OTA stopper works (or not) on the Jan patch.
So others, including me, may safety continue blocking N 7.0 while on the Jan. patch. Nougat should be a train wreck for Music players....
Thank you
I found out for myself. Fake Motocheckin still works on the January patch.
Updated OP new fake apps extending battery ? life.
The following is superceded by the 45 app attachment in OP.
Removed (installed fakes) NFC and Beam from VZW phone!!
See screen shot
Many other apps and processes too.
Edit, Omit (disable from settings, apps OR uninstall from SM):
package access helper, it is needed in the install process.
EAB, used to view contacts.
Adding Keychain (fake) actually streamlines browser password logins!
But breaks call History.
There are 10 FCs only on boot up.
Oh yea, for pic 2, fake apps stop with DM service. This pic should have been last.
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