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Updated: Sept 8 2009 Now over 50 clocks some in 2 sizes. Have fun with the new clocks and the new Candy.
--Linuxrebel--
I'm one of those who loves Eye Candy, but hates windows. So despite some excellent work done by xidominicanoix I couldn't use the work. So with xidominicanoix's permission to use the collection I've written a shell script that can run on your SD card and installs the new clocks in quick order.
NOTE: This is for rooted phones only. I've tested it pretty heavily on my G1 but your mileage is not guaranteed. If you are not comfortable in a Linux/Unix shell you might be best off with the tool here.
I claim only that it worked on my phone, (and that it looks cool to me )
Directions for use (Copy of the directions are also in the README file):
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This is a quick and easy way to change the clocks on your phone without the hassle of using windows adb, etc.
Unfortunately for those who aren't rooted, this will not work. Root is required to be able to use
this script and change the clock. There are lots of tutorials on how to root phones, so go forth and google to find your answers.
Usage:
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1. Connect your phone to your main computer and copy the file clocks.tgz to your sdcard
2. Disconnect the phone, as the rest will not need your computer to complete.
3. Open a term window (I like connectbot your preference may vary)
4. su
5. cd /sdcard
6. tar -vzxf clocks.tgz (this will open the tar gzip file)
7. cd Clocks
8. sh setclock.sh backup (This will backup your existing clock)
9. sh setclock.sh [name of the clock you want to use]
You can remove the clocks.tgz file anytime you want once it is opened it's no longer used. If you run backup a second time it restores the originally backed up clock.
NOTES:
Images of the various clocks are in the the directory called Images. The Image viewer on the G1 picks them up (may need to force it to re-read) and I'd imagine that the other phones work the same, so you can see what it is you are going to get that way. The Directory name will match the name of the picture to make life better. To add a clock to this script all you need to do is make a directory under Clocks, with the AlarmClock.apk file in it, and then run the script to have it 'installed' the same as all the others.
Again thanks to xidominicanoix for gathering together permission to use all of these clocks, and giving me the idea to do it this way. (Since I couldn't use his bloody windows tools )
--Linuxrebel--
You can download the tarball at the following link:
http://www.4shared.com/file/131059734/7781f9a1/clocks.html
md5sum 7c1253ba43d6b21194b56c489b9fb7e6 clocks.tgz
Seems I forgot about the Windows side of the world. All I have at home are *nix systems (Linux, Mac and BSD), so if you are not on a *nix or Cygwin enabled system a zip file
http://www.4shared.com/file/132469430/9f73a1ba/clocks.html
md5sum f5cdb6cd3c4ad983ab30123b1acce3f7 clocks.zip
good work man ... now Mac and Linux users can all enjoy
xidominicanoix said:
good work man ... now Mac and Linux users can all enjoy
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And noobs who can't get it work like me
Thank you both for your hard work on this.
Adam17 said:
And noobs who can't get it work like me
Thank you both for your hard work on this.
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Are you having hard time with xidominicanoix's version or mine? If mine let me know what the problem is. If xidominicanoix's I'm going to be as in the dark as anyone could be.
Yeah I am having problems with his, just can't seem to get it working for me.
Edit: So we have to go back into term everytime we want to change it? Or am I missing the easier way to do it?
Adam17 said:
Yeah I am having problems with his, just can't seem to get it working for me.
Edit: So we have to go back into term everytime we want to change it? Or am I missing the easier way to do it?
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Good bad or ugly, yes you do need to go back to term. UNLESS a miracle happens and I instantly figure out how to to Android style programming I'm an admin not a programmer.
Np, I can deal with term a helluva a lot easier than I can with adb.
works great..takes a few seconds after initial set up to bang into terminal the commands to change the clock. I have had issues with ADB where I seem to lose adb connection for unknown reasons and phone doesnt connect so this method for me is alot easier.
thanks!
works great .. .thanks ... it shows up on my home screen but does not show up in my open home home screen :/ is there a way I could make it work in open home?
wow so easy and straight from the phone
thanks for this!!
hello .... it's not working for me..
when i get to step:
8. sh setclock.sh backup (This will backup your existing clock)
my g1 says cp: cannot stat '//system/app/AlarmClock.apk': No such file or directory
hmmmmmmmmmmm
what to do
i HAve Cm 4.0.2
and the oreo red n blk theme
bboy_201 said:
hello .... it's not working for me..
when i get to step:
8. sh setclock.sh backup (This will backup your existing clock)
my g1 says cp: cannot stat '//system/app/AlarmClock.apk': No such file or directory
hmmmmmmmmmmm
what to do
i HAve Cm 4.0.2
and the oreo red n blk theme
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Looking into it.
EDIT: I did the only thing I can imagine is that a theme you are using has moved the AlarmClock.apk package and I've no idea where.
I'm stumped
linuxrebel said:
Looking into it.
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The normal location of the clock is /system/app (or //system/app, same place extra /)
Is it perhaps possible that the theme you are using moves the AlarmClock.apk? If you can give me a link to the theme (I'm more than a little tired at the moment and having really lousy luck with search.) I'll see if I can figure out what the author of that did, or if it is even the problem.
Worked perfect I love it thank you very much!
i iused the other verion of doing this from the link provided in the top of the 1st post......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=538189&page=12
that worked for me!!!!!!!!!!!!
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found it out myself
And what about even more easiest switching. Try this one http://www.mediafire.com/?whgtmmt5uui. Unpack copy folder to sd card then run just once clock_install.sh via GScript Lite app. For switch clock open terminal and write clock.
I'm running on CM 4.0.4 and when I input the setclock.sh clock name it works and everything works perfect except that I never can get the clock widget its always the same watch as before any help?
AndroidFiend said:
I'm running on CM 4.0.4 and when I input the setclock.sh clock name it works and everything works perfect except that I never can get the clock widget its always the same watch as before any help?
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I am running CM 4.04 too on my MT3G and everything works. I now have TedLight clock on my phone. The only problem I have is that I wanted Clock5, but my keyboard or emulator refuse to use digits. What am I doing wrong? Is there a way to type digits or it is just my phone is not cooperating?
Thanks.
Would anybody mind posting some highlights?
You can follow this guide to stop the Sprint update notification using the latest version of ES File explorer. This instruction is for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy note II. This is known to work on other Samsung devices as well. This guide will begin from scratch so that anyone can follow it from square one. If you already have root and ES File Explorer set up you can skip to step 7
See a video demonstration here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifG5iPSFuCE
1. First be sure you have superuser access (root access). You can use a root checker like this one to be sure
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
2. Download and install ES File explorer. You can get that here...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
3. Open ES File explorer and grant root permission. Go into settings and set your preferences
4. Tap your device menu
5. Tap Tools
6. Tap root explorer.
7. The root explorer menu will pop up and you'll tap Mount R/W
8. Fill in all the bubbles for RW and tap OK
9. Navigate to the root of your device (At the Top you'll see the root directory is listed as "Device" or "/")
10. Tap the File named "etc"
11. Tap the File named "security"
12. Long press on the otacerts.zip until the check box appears and put a check in it.
13. Tap more
14. Tap properties
15. Place check marks in the read and write boxes and Tap ok
16. Tap rename (on the bottom action bar)
17. Rename the otacerts.zip file to otacerts.bak and tap ok
18. Tap refresh (bottom action bar)
19. Pull down the notification curtain and accept the update. *Some devices reboot here. (if the notice isn't in your notification bar just go on to the next step)
20. On your homescreen open your device menu and Tap system settings.
21. Scroll to and select System update.
22. Tap Update firmware.
Your device will say it is up to date and you won't get the notification anymore. If you do then reboot and start over because you skipped something.
If this helped you feel free to click the "thanks" button.
Space reserved
Thankd
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda app-developers app
There's easier way just freeze updater
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
vasiaeva said:
There's easier way just freeze updater
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
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About that... I do appreciate your comment but I wanted to make a guide (and video) to help the most people. I felt like giving a free option here would be the best way to go.
I know there are apps that can freeze the updater but I didn't want to get into a comparison of the apps that may do it or provide instruction for every single one of them. Also there have been reports that freezing the updater didn't work or caused other issues. The solution I provided will work on the Sprint SGN2 (and other Samsung devices) and only requires ES File Explorer which I feel very comfortable recommending and is free.
I would like to consider all the options, though. So, going forward if we're going to recommend alternative solutions I think it would be best if a guide (or a link to a guide or video) would also be posted with it...or at least some detailed instructions. This way the most people will get the most out of it.
vasiaeva said:
There's easier way just freeze updater
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
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Is it called Updater, when looking for it to freeze, incase asked ??
DonB. said:
Is it called Updater, when looking for it to freeze, incase asked ??
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First backup, in some roms it disabled by default and i'm not sure but it should be some like system updater or updater some like that
This is an excellent guide and a sure and EASY way to get rid of those pesky updates.
vasiaeva said:
First backup, in some roms it disabled by default and i'm not sure but it should be some like system updater or updater some like that
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No need to do any backup using the method in the OP just follow the instructions or watch the video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifG5iPSFuCE
just got my sprint note 2 last night its on 4.12 followed the vid and was ok for about 1 hour now i'm getting a thing for a 28.9 mb system update. how big is the 4.3? is it safe to take this little one? and I am rooted at this point thanks
timezone12 said:
just got my sprint note 2 last night its on 4.12 followed the vid and was ok for about 1 hour now i'm getting a thing for a 28.9 mb system update. how big is the 4.3? is it safe to take this little one? and I am rooted at this point thanks
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The update notice you're seeing now is minor. It contains a security enhancement and nothing else worth mentioning. You needn't worry about it.
On a side note if you want 4.3 and don't want to wait for the OTA update you can get it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541395
Cheers to lorjay589 for doing the heavy lifting.
regards
chzeckmate said:
You can follow this guide to stop the Sprint update notification using the latest version of ES File explorer. This instruction is for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy note II. This is known to work on other Samsung devices as well. This guide will begin from scratch so that anyone can follow it from square one. If you already have root and ES File Explorer set up you can skip to step 7
See a video demonstration here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifG5iPSFuCE
1. First be sure you have superuser access (root access). You can use a root checker like this one to be sure
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
2. Download and install ES File explorer. You can get that here...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
3. Open ES File explorer and grant root permission. Go into settings and set your preferences
4. Tap your device menu
5. Tap Tools
6. Tap root explorer.
7. The root explorer menu will pop up and you'll tap Mount R/W
8. Fill in all the bubbles for RW and tap OK
9. Navigate to the root of your device (At the Top you'll see the root directory is listed as "Device" or "/")
10. Tap the File named "etc"
11. Tap the File named "security"
12. Long press on the otacerts.zip until the check box appears and put a check in it.
13. Tap more
14. Tap properties
15. Place check marks in the read and write boxes and Tap ok
16. Tap rename (on the bottom action bar)
17. Rename the otacerts.zip file to otacerts.bak and tap ok
18. Tap refresh (bottom action bar)
19. Pull down the notification curtain and accept the update (if this isn't in your notification bar just go on to the next step)
20. On your homescreen open your device menu and Tap system settings.
21. Scroll to and select System update.
22. Tap Update firmware.
Your device will say it is up to date and you won't get the notification anymore. If you do then reboot and start over because you skipped something.
If this helped you feel free to click the "thanks" button.
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Did exactly as described following the YouTube Video. Restarted and got the update notification. It did not work.
ArtooDetoo said:
Did exactly as described following the YouTube Video. Restarted and got the update notification. It did not work.
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I don't want to seem contentious but you must have missed something in the process. This process is tried and true and has worked for tens of thousands of people so you most likely missed some minor thing. At any rate, when done exactly right it works.
I would suggest that you first make sure you're rooted and if so make sure that you've granted root to ES File explorer. Next make sure the otacerts.zip file has retained the name change to otacerts.bak and if it didn't then you've got permissions problems. Next in ES make sure root explorer has RW selected on each item. Make sure the icon for the otacerts file looks like a question mark (if it looks like a zip start over).
The best thing to do is just repeat the process. Take it slow and don't get frustrated. If you'd like to make a video of you going through the process I can look at it and tell you what you're missing.
chzeckmate said:
I don't want to seem contentious but you must have missed something in the process. This process is tried and true and has worked for tens of thousands of people so you most likely missed some minor thing. At any rate, when done exactly right it works.
I would suggest that you first make sure you're rooted and if so make sure that you've granted root to ES File explorer. Next make sure the otacerts.zip file has retained the name change to otacerts.bak and if it didn't then you've got permissions problems. Next in ES make sure root explorer has RW selected on each item. Make sure the icon for the otacerts file looks like a question mark (if it looks like a zip start over).
The best thing to do is just repeat the process. Take it slow and don't get frustrated. If you'd like to make a video of you going through the process I can look at it and tell you what you're missing.
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All of the things you mentioned I did. I am running a stock rom and am rooted. That being said, I may have posted too quickly before. After performing the tasks that you outlined very clearly, the notification returned upon reboot. I slid it away and it has not returned. So, I humbly withdraw my previous post.
ArtooDetoo said:
All of the things you mentioned I did. I am rooted running a stock rom and am rooted. That being said, I may have posted too quickly before. After performing the tasks that you outlined very clearly, the notification returned upon reboot. I slid it away and it has not returned. So, I humbly withdraw my previous post.
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If you wanna test to see if it comes back you could reboot again. If it doesn't come back after a reboot then you're all set. Let us know how it goes.
best regards
chzeckmate said:
If you wanna test to see if it comes back you could reboot again. If it doesn't come back after a reboot then you're all set. Let us know how it goes.
best regards
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All good now. Thank you very much.
Thank you! This worked like a champ.
thisdidn't work on my note that 2 it's pushing the system 4. 3 the update. .. thoughts
treo4life said:
thisdidn't work on my note that 2 it's pushing the system 4. 3 the update. .. thoughts
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I would suggest going through the process again. It's very easy to miss some small step in the process. Be sure you're rooted, make sure you've granted root to ES File explorer, make sure you have Root Explorer turned ON, make sure you have rw selected for all four selections under the Mount R/W menu, and make sure your name change of the otacerts.zip file sticks, make sure that the otacerts.bak file looks like a question mark and not a zip, and remember to refresh. Those are the most common things people overlook when running through this process.
Watch the video and follow precisely. Take it slow and don't let the video get ahead of you. I go really fast through it in the video so the pause button will be your friend. You'll get it don't worry.
chzeckmate said:
I would suggest going through the process again. It's very easy to miss some small step in the process. Be sure you're rooted, make sure you've granted root to ES File explorer, make sure you have Root Explorer turned ON, make sure you have rw selected for all four selections under the Mount R/W menu, and make sure your name change of the otacerts.zip file sticks, make sure that the otacerts.bak file looks like a question mark and not a zip, and remember to refresh. Those are the most common things people overlook when running through this process.
Watch the video and follow precisely. Take it slow and don't let the video get ahead of you. I go really fast through it in the video so the pause button will be your friend. You'll get it don't worry.
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I got it figured out, had to click on the update. .
I dont know how many other people out there use androids built in vpn, but i hate the fact that you are required to use a security screen (pattern, pin, password) to do so. I have found a way to bypass this if you are rooted. This has only been tested on the stock kk rooted ota. However i would think it is the same on almost any stock based rom.
This assumes you already have your vpn and a security screen setup and working.
Go to the market and download a root capable data base (db) editor. I use SQLite Editor which is a paid app, but im sure there are free ones too.
Open the db editor. SQLite Editor sorts it by the app (in this case Android System) the data base is associated with, others may not work this way and may require you to navigate to the db file directly (/data/system/locksettings.db).
Open locksettings.db and select the locksettings directory. Look for the line that says "lockscreen.password_type". Under the value colum it will show some random number. Select the line and edit the value to be 0 (zero). Save if required by your db app, and restart your phone.
When it reboots you should no longer have a security lock screen only the swipe up screen. When you go to settings - more - vpn, it will still say you need to setup a security lock. Hit CANCEL, and it will show you your list of setup vpn's. Select one and connect. Boom working vpn with no pattern, pin, password screen required.
To undo this just go to settings - security - screenlock, and setup a new lock pattern, pin, or password.
You can also disable the swipe up lock screen by editing the "lockscreen.disabled" value in the locksettings.db to be a 1 instead of a 0.
good write up, thank you sir.
Where did you get stock kk rooted?
Sent from my HTC One
I was already unlocked and s-off, so i ruu'd took the kk ota and then rooted it. But i believe santod has his thread in development where you can download the stock rooted kk rom.
an alternative method
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
:highfive:
Alternative method
found it on another forum
The process does not require rooting its more like a bug
worked on my i9300 with 4.3 firmware
1. Add a VPN
2. Lock the device with a pin
3. Enter the pin wrong 5 times
4. Press OK to the message that pops up
5 Press Forgot Pin
6. Sign into your Google Account
7. Select pin lock
8. Press cancel.
and now u got unlocked screen with working vpns
the method works, but after I reboot, when I enter VPN screen is aks me for "password for credential storage"... how can I solve? thanks in advance
Hirishiolo said:
the method works, but after I reboot, when I enter VPN screen is aks me for "password for credential storage"... how can I solve? thanks in advance
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Yeah i have the same issue (nexus 10 rooted 4.4.3 stock)
Hit cancel, and it should bypass it.
cmlusco said:
Hit cancel, and it should bypass it.
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it should.... but it does not for me (Sony Xperia Z1 with CM11 4.4.3)
schickel said:
it should.... but it does not for me (Sony Xperia Z1 with CM11 4.4.3)
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same for me, it does not work
ebackbone said:
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
:highfive:
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Thank you :good:
ebackbone said:
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
:highfive:
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i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
i am on kk 4.4.2
vadimo said:
i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
i am on kk 4.4.2
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My locksettings.db is empty as well. Does anybody know why?
Geilerzucker said:
My locksettings.db is empty as well. Does anybody know why?
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on mine one its not empty
Hirishiolo said:
same for me, it does not work
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i also followed the tutorial now and same as you guys, doesnt work
worked for me initially on samsung mega (jellybean), but after reboot i'm getting the 'enter password for creditial storage' issue and pressing cancel doesn't solve it.
is there any other solution?
In 4.4 there is no such file
Code:
/data/system/locksettings.db
.. any ideas?
Clauu said:
In 4.4 there is no such file
Code:
/data/system/locksettings.db
.. any ideas?
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Try a different file manager.
It failed like that for me with ES File Explorer,
but worked when I used SM File Browser.
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vadimo said:
i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
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Tap on the "QUERY *" button to see the file contents.
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pajenn said:
worked for me initially on samsung mega (jellybean), but after reboot i'm getting the 'enter password for creditial storage' issue and pressing cancel doesn't solve it.
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What I do here: just type something.. anything, doesn't matter. At least one character.
Then on the next screen, where it asks to set up a lockscreen, just Cancel.
This seems to be necessary once per boot -- any password, different time or the same, works.
After that it lands me on the VPN manager screen, all functional.
Well I kind of messed up. I tried to open with SQLite but it would give me an error 14. So i decided to try to open just like that using ES Explorer and edit it like regular note(SQL is totally different I had no idea). Anyways i didnt edit anything but now i cant set a pin or any type of security on my phone. When i try to set up a pin it still shows a swipe and when i try again my Note 3 freezes and get an error message saying settings stopped responding.
Any idea on how to fix this? Im rooted and im running the latest firmware 4.4.2 if that helps.
Hey,
i just got a new tablet for me and my wife and was shocked, that the android multiuser feature is disabled in EMUI 4 (MM).
So, since i've a rooted device, i just tried something working on other devices:
1. Get rooted - no way around i think (probably adb...?)
2. Get a root file manager with notepad (e.g. ES Explorer)
3. Navigate to /system/build.prop and open it with editor
4. Add the following 2 lines at the end:
Code:
fw.max_users=3
fw.show_multiuserui=1
5. Exit and save, reboot.
6. Check Settings -> User
7. Be Happy.
Hope this helps someone!
Greetings, Chris
.sirhc said:
Hey,
i just got a new tablet for me and my wife and was shocked, that the android multiuser feature is disabled in EMUI 4 (MM).
So, since i've a rooted device, i just tried something working on other devices:
1. Get rooted - no way around i think (probably adb...?)
2. Get a root file manager with notepad (e.g. ES Explorer)
3. Navigate to /system/build.prop and open it with editor
4. Add the following 2 lines at the end:
Code:
fw.max_users=3
fw.show_multiuserui=1
5. Exit and save, reboot.
6. Check Settings -> User
7. Be Happy.
Hope this helps someone!
Greetings, Chris
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Thanks for this. You should probably move this post to the "Guides" subforum if you can (mods, please help)
Hi folks,
I got my RN5 AI Global a couple of days ago and I want to give Lineage OS a spin. Then I read about this dreaded feature of Google called "ARB" - a developer's nightmare!
My current version is 9.5.17 on my phone. When I change into settings I can see that 9.5.19 has been downloaded and is ready for installation, the only action I have to do is reboot. Since 9.5.19 carries ARB feature, I do not power down my phone in order not to install this fix.
So guys, here is my question: Is there any way I can prevent this update from installing on my phone?
Best wishes,
DFahren
Don't install it?
Just power down and go straight to fastboot (power+voldown) then use mi unlock to unlock then flash lineage after doing twrp.
Not that it would matter too much having 9.5.19 since you can bypass it blocking fastboot commands with the arbypass.img file
Nice idea. However my Mi account is not (yet) eligible for unlocking .... This will take 14 days, I suppose.
Delete the update from internal storage/downloaded_rom
And also turn off automatic updates so you don't get it again.
"If you are on MIUI 9, then:
- Go to Settings
- About Phone
- System Updates
- Click on 3 dots above right
- Turn Off both "Download Automatically" and "Download using Mobile Data"."
And you should be able to reboot your device.
Ok, what you are basically saying is: open a CMD on Windows, issue an "adb shell" and in this shell do a "cd xxx/storage/downloaded_rom; rm *", right?!
I have to do this because I do not see this folder downloaded_rom when using MIUI's filemanager. Correct?
Cheers, Dfahren
corkiejp said:
Delete the update from internal storage/downloaded_rom
And also turn off automatic updates so you don't get it again.
"If you are on MIUI 9, then:
- Go to Settings
- About Phone
- System Updates
- Click on 3 dots above right
- Turn Off both "Download Automatically" and "Download using Mobile Data"."
And you should be able to reboot your device.
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@dfahren
Maybe try a different file manager than stock.
Someone else reported on another forum that they deleted the downloaded update.
Not sure how exactly, I will message them and find out how.
dfahren said:
Ok, what you are basically saying is: open a CMD on Windows, issue an "adb shell" and in this shell do a "cd xxx/storage/downloaded_rom; rm *", right?!
I have to do this because I do not see this folder downloaded_rom when using MIUI's filemanager. Correct?
Cheers, Dfahren
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corkiejp said:
@dfahren
Maybe try a different file manager than stock.
Someone else reported on another forum that they deleted the downloaded update.
Not sure how exactly, I will message them and find out how.
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I deleted the update zip file using solid explorer.
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....deleted ....
gsmyth said:
I deleted the update zip file using solid explorer.
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Yeah, that's also a good way to get rid of the update.
I used ADB with installed drivers. However path to the update was ..../sdcard/downloaded_rom , but that's a minor. Just wanted to let you guys know.