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[Defy Themes and Apps] dfkt_:
I guess mentioning Lucky Patcher here in the forums could be taken the wrong way... but besides its very obvious main use, it is the one tool that breaks ad display with almost 100% efficiency. Normally it's enough to go through the list of activities in "Disable Ad Activities" and check everything fishy - only in severe cases it's needed to use anything from the "Patch Ads" menu.

Personally, I use it on apps I paid for all the time - removing all the useless/battery-draining crap like social network integration, online gaming nuisances, and so on.
[Defy Themes and Apps] nicko-win:
Thank you, sometimes it is necessary
[Defy Themes and Apps] PufferDude:
I'm also trying to remove ads in smali. What if I change the https:// ad urls to 0.0.0.0? Will that work or do anything?

When you mean "voided", do you mean "deleted" or "renamed"?

Do I place it like this?

<!--com.google.android.gms.ads-->

What about in smali files? I just delete the url inside "url" resulting to "" but in logcat, it keeps getting error with requesting ads which could take up battery.

The app I'm trying to remove ads is a VPN App (KPNTunnel Rev), it's similar to HTTP Injector. Its signature needs to be tampered in order to modify it, or else it couldn't be installed.

Having ads enabled in it slows down the internet speed, plus it is outdated for 3 years with no option for Pro version, making it just a passive income for inactive devs.

Supporting it for 3 years is enough, with no update or even dev support.
[Defy Themes and Apps] PufferDude:
Do you have an updated link for your notes? It redirects to 404 Page not found. I'd like to learn more about your experiences with failed installations and how to fix it with signature related.
[Defy Themes and Apps] Jhunrel Evangelista:
well, there's a lot of other ways to completely remove ads but of course we don't support tutorial for that kind of stuff here and I personally don't support removing ads because that is one of many ways a developer gets their profits.
[Defy Themes and Apps] deasehacks:
Update 2023: forum.release-apk.com ||cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/eruda@3.0.1/eruda.js$important,removeparam

||cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/eruda@3.0.1/eruda.js$domain=forum.release-apk.com
[Defy Themes and Apps] TheShamsMan:
Hey gang,

So I'm reading the above and actually trying to learn the process, but with zero coding experience I'm naturally having a tough time with it. I was wondering if someone would be willing to help me with the attached apk? It's riddled with ridiculous ads and some of them rather offensive to me. I'd appreciate any help! Thanks!

Apk link: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/line-...calls-messages-14-0-2-2-android-apk-download/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sherbon26:
I tried just placing the apk into system apps. Got it working to the point of sending and receiving text but can't get pictures and video to go.....what am I missing? Any help would be appreciated.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newcastle9:
I'm trying to adjust auto brightness values but apk tool won't even decompile it Amy ideas
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kzoodroid:
Personally I've never had luck with apktools or apkmanager I just use the baksmali and smali tools in adb. Maybe you don't have everything installed correctly, the java jdk for one. With baksmali/smali you extract classes.dex using something like 7zip, you then decompile it and edit it with Notepad+ then recompile classes.dex and reinsert it back into the framework-res.apk and push it back to the phone and set the permissions. Doesn't need to be resigned as it already is.

Tutorial on how to use APKTool in Jellybean:

http://www.blindndumb.com/2012/04/android-tutorial-how-to.html

General Guide on using APKTool:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1805408
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newcastle9:
didnt work i was able in the past to edit the s3 jellybean framework files but not the nexus 4

seems you cant edit it yet http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34621206&postcount=36
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kzoodroid:
You could try the old fashioned way with baksmali/smali in adb. My internets down to a crawl at work so I can't find a good tutorial for you.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FISKER_Q:
As i recall there's a developement version of APKTool 1.5.1 to add 4.2 compatibility, solved a lot of issues i were having.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newcastle9:
Do you have a link mate
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newcastle9:
I have never used it will Google it when I'm home
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kzoodroid:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1732635

Some things have changed since this was written, baksmali/smali are at version 1.4.X, and it was written for ICS but it gives you a general idea how to edit manually.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newcastle9:
I'm trying to edit the arrays.XML file In the values folder I don't think its in the classes.dex file
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FISKER_Q:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35664185&postcount=1084

May want to check back for updates to the OP from time to time.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kzoodroid:
The thread I linked to someone said you couldn't use that method to edit XML files. I was hoping that what you were looking to do was contained in a dex folder as everything I've always wanted to do was in classes.dex. Maybe you could update your op with how to do it once your get a working copy of APKTool. Just a brief run down nothing complicated.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newcastle9:
i replaced the the apk tool it decompiled but gave an error when recompiling

i will wait for the tool to have another update might fix this
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newcastle9:
thanks everyone for all your help finally got it working from the link you gave me i posted the updated app here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35830457#post35830457
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Acrylate:
I have tried some apps but they only let you add individual entries, while I have a file with thousands of entries that I need. My device is unlocked and rooted but using the secure stock rom. I tried pushing the file with the N7 toolkit but that needs a custom insecure rom to work.

Any suggestions for ways to replace the hosts file that don't involve flashing a new rom?

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Acrylate:
bump
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CheateR92:
Here is my problem:

I just unrooted my Galaxy S3 and I really like it stock.

My GF always installs some games and after that uninstalls them.

They leave alot junk files.. How can I reduce them or complete remove them?

Is there any app that cleans that type of files?

My phone is still clean and I want to stay like this but..
[AT&T LG Optimus G] XsMagical:
This is for Phones with custom recovery only. You MUST have security disabled before using or you will soft brick!

ok so this is very easy to install, just download the attached file and flash via recovery. Done!

NOTE: this google now will ask you to update. ignore it until i port the new update.

Download Here

http://forums.team-nocturnal.com/showthread.php/1879
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jank4AU:
Thanks a lot, bro. One question, is there much difference between this one and the one Mikeyxda put out, the M7_offline.zip? Just curious...

Edit: This works well, thanks again!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] XsMagical:
i didnt see that one so i dont know. I just needed google now so i posted what i made for my self. lol
[AT&T LG Optimus G] gmoney0208:
When you say disable security do you mean allow unknown sources?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] argolfermd:
I am on the base .5, rooted and unlocked with FreeGee .5. Installed the zip(painlessly), but no Google Now. It tries to start, then crashes with "android.process.acore" has stopped. Also, Google Voice no longer will start. Restoring backup, and will try again...

BTW, very nice to see another developer in the mix. I am never afraid to try something new.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] adfurgerson:
Clearing data for contacts and contacts storage may fix the acore problen,not sure about the rest.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] argolfermd:
That got it. Thanks!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] gregk232:
What does it mean to have security disabled?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] XsMagical:
The security thing is for those of you that only rooted and did not use the bootloader unlock exploit. Just make sure you have a CMW backup that works before using.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] argolfermd:
Speaking of backups, I found out (the hard way) that backups taken with the original non-touch freegree CWM do not restore! My problem with the Google Now and android.process.acore was cleared up with a simple clear data per adfurgerson's suggestion, so no harm no foul for me. But if you still have the non-touch version of CWM, install the touch version THEN take a backup.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] adfurgerson:
This post explains how to fix md5 for freegee cwm backups.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35480082&postcount=53
[AT&T LG Optimus G] trace1er:
Good to see you on here Xs.... I also came from the HTC One X and now got myself an Optimus G.... :)
[AT&T LG Optimus G] ph0dacbeit:
Some odd reason, I cannot download the attached file link. Unless I'm not seeing things right?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] droidiac13:
If you are doing it from your phone and it is bringing you to our "mobile" site, you will need to click the "full" site link. From there you shouldn't have any issues with downloading the attachment.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Jank4AU:
You could also try a different browser. Dolphin or naked browser are good.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] hassa9:
Nice, seems to be working well, but I can't get it to launch apps. For example, if I say "open app Pandora" or "launch Pandora" it does a google search for the phrase instead of launching the app. Any ideas?

Sent from my LG-E970
[AT&T LG Optimus G] BloodBaron:
Hmm not sure this is related to this tweak in particular but I get a error when I first use the Google search icon and it force closes

"could not opt you in to lattitude please check your map settings "

Thing is that every thing in location settings in maps is enabled

Any ideas?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jivy26:
Usually means GPS settings are off
[AT&T LG Optimus G] BloodBaron:
nope it's on
[AT&T LG Optimus G] jimi_pooh:
Baron did you happen to update google search?
[General Questions and Answers] AndrewMPhoto:
I have a sony Xperia S and i have rooted the phone. I've been trying to install some custom roms but i am unable to put the phone into fastboot because i haven't unlocked the bootloader. I'm assuming people have installed roms without the flashboot otherwise there isn't much point to rooting the phone without unlocking the bootloader.

I had a search around and found nothing. Any thoughts on installing roms with a locked bootloader?
[General Questions and Answers] mssam:
Actually, a lot of people around here should be able to help because a lot of them had a droid x, which had a locked bootloader. Of course, that device had a boot strap to over come the lock bootloader. Since you're rooted, have you installed a custom recovery yet? If you get the recovery on it, you may be able to flash a ROM of there is one available for you device...
[General Questions and Answers] AndrewMPhoto:
There is a problem with custom recovery and the xperia s, it doesn't support my phone apparently. My only other option is fastboot but i'm having serious driver issues with windows 8. I've followed a guide but it won't let me post this link up here yet.

my phone connects into fastboot for about 5 seconds and it just reboots. Apparently it's a common problem but i've tried everything and nothing is working haha! That guide was the closest i've got, i got the drivers to install and now my phone is coming up as "Andriod Bootloader interface"

I suppose that's some progress.

Have you had any experience with this issue?
[General Questions and Answers] mssam:
The fast boot issue on win8, yes. I don't even see toolkits working entirely like they should because of that fastboot issue. Fortunately, i have a Mac, so just use that for fastbooting usually (or minimal adb use). You could just obtain the adb, fastboot, etc. files from galaxynexusroot.com (or other places) and work around that fastboot problem with the command prompt, but the fact that you're recovery isn't supported is a problem. If there isn't a custom recovery for your device model, i don't see how you're going to be able to flash a rom. If you google "xperia s recovery" there are articles that go into detail about it (DooMRecovery looks like one that might work), but i have limited experience with that particular device. Wish i could be of more help. Maybe someone more familiar with your model will chime in...
[General Questions and Answers] AndrewMPhoto:
That app looks like it would do the trick! i just need to get this fastboot driver issue sorted first. Hopefully someone who has went through this can help me!
[Android Apps and Games] CraZyDecigames:
Super Brain - develop your intelligence game collection.

Includes three mini-games:

Memory training

Algorithm calculation

Observation

Memory training:​

Number is displayed on the screen for a given time; your task is to play that number from your memory.

The game lasts for one minute. Guessed figure gives points. Completed number gives additional bonuses. Top 10 high scores stored in the high score table.

The following options of gameplay:

- Number of digits

- Latency on screen

These parameters can be set before the start new game. This may flexibility to customize difficulty of gameplay.

You can share your high scores with your friends via social networks.

Algorithm calculation:​

Your job here is guessing of arithmetic operations sequences that occurred on series of numbers. Initially, you have four series of numbers and results of the calculations for the three of them. You should identify the algorithm for obtaining the result of the given numbers and enter the result for the fourth series.

If you enter the correct result, you'll unlock the next level and so on. Otherwise, all numbers in the task will be changed randomly and you are offered to guess algorithm again.

There are 36 levels in the game, three stages of difficulty. 12 levels are available in the free version, rest of them are available via support the developer with symbolic pay.

Observation:​

In this game your task is to remember the position of digits on the field in given time, and then input digit in the designated field cell.

There are 24 levels in the game, three stages of difficulty. 8 levels are available in the free version.

Try it: View attachment 1578964
[Android Apps and Games] shockem:
thanks! :p
[Android] rprevis:
I was wondering if anyone knew of a ROM Kitchen that could be used to make a rom for the zte chaser.
[Android] TAEL:
Please search before posting.

Thread closed.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] TR!O:
Update Facebook, there's a new versoin relesed
[Galaxy S III Accessories] sundippan:
i was looking for wireless charger dock and I found nokia DT-910. it also has nfc. I wanted to know if this charger/dock will work with Samsung t999? I know, most likely I will have to buy the separate cover to make it work, but now really sure.

check out review for nokia DT-910 on youtube
[Galaxy S III Accessories] CHiSEEN:
I don't see why it wouldn't work. The inner charging mechanism is an induction coil just like any other wireless charger. So you should be able to charge it as long as you have an inductive back plate or a qi card. I don't really understand the purpose of having NFC on the dock though and most solutions for wireless charging on the S3 are not NFC enabled.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] deadeye0908:
I've read other qi threads..but honestly could not get a clear answer.. does anyone have a link to get the best/fairly priced QI reciever tag??

Thx.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
What's your definition of a "fairly priced" kit? are you looking at something in the $25-$30 range?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] deadeye0908:
Ya I would definitely consider that fair.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
Unfortunately, afaik nearly all the kits (including charger and receiver) are around 70-80 USD. it's one of those early adopter product that you pay quite a premium for.

you can totally go for the touchstone mod though if you really want to save on costs. the mod should be closer to your budget
[Galaxy S III Accessories] deadeye0908:
Well all I need is the reciever. I have the Nokia dt-900 charging pad from my gf lumia 920.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
afaik, the receivers go for around $30 + shipping. I know the one I have costs around that much.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] deadeye0908:
Thanks for the help. Do you mind sharing the link where you purchased yours? And how has it been working for you? I.e. charging time, any problems..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
Check the stickied Qi thread. I posted a video of the kit i have including who made it and also how to get it.

so far it's been good. it charges at a decent pace but I really can't tell for the most case because I usually just charge it overnight. It's always been at 100% every day I wake up though.. so that's the best I can tell you.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] IRhino:
I am running stock rooted with a locked bootloader.

When I use voice search and use the command 'note to self', voice search crashes when I send the message.

The message does not get sent, and I get the error message "Unfortunately, Voice Search has stopped."

Can anyone else replicate this error?

Can anyone recommend a fix?

Thank you for any help.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Sorry. Wrong thread. My post that is.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angelofhope:
Hi,

At the moment I'm using an mk 808 as media player with two usb drives attached (and xbmc).

I was planning on installing a samba server on the mk808 as well (sanba filesharing), but that seemed to be rather slow (probably because the connection to the router isn't that great). The other samba or ftp servers I tried weren't faster or couldn't read/write to the usb drives.

Of course just plugging in the usb drives in the laptop is a good option, but I was trying to avoid having to disconnect them from the mk808.

I have also been thinking about just connecting the mk808 to the laptop, but then it only shows the sdcard folder. Is it possible to mount the usb-drives in a subfolder of the sdcard and then being able to acces them through usb-connected mk808? I tried changing the mountpoint in vold.fstab, but that didn't seem to affect anything (still mounting to the same spot)

So, any thoughts?

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flymouse:
The MK808 JB 4.1.1 is rooted, so we can install superSU and busybox from PLAY store.

Install AIRDroid that all you need to do.

my MK 808 transfer files to PC or NB Via Wifi.

open AirDroid File tool : check the system /mnt/usb_storage/USB_DISK0

that is your external USB drive. mine is NTFS file syatem.

then you can upload/download files to/from PC .

PS:connect the USB drive to OTG port.
[HTC One X] D4rk_nVidia:
Hey

My one x starts google now, skip the tracks, stop the track, skips again while i hearing music.

I dont know why. It´s not because the ROM. I used Sense ROM´s and AOSP ROM`s

I uploaded log´s.

Can please someone look into it?
[HTC One X] TToivanen:
Does this happen while listening to music via headphones or also through the speaker?
[HTC One X] D4rk_nVidia:
I dont know because i dont hear music through the speaker :D

Google now start itsel and when i close , it reopen.

After 30 sec. or something the problem is gone.

It starts the voice search, not google know, sry
[HTC One X] TToivanen:
Try with another pair of headphones or through the speaker. It might be the headset button that is faulty and starting all these functions.
[HTC One X] D4rk_nVidia:
I have earphones :D

They dont have buttons

And this was in the sense Rom and in the AOSP Rom .
[HTC One X] TToivanen:
The logcats show some bluetooth a2dp entries.

Was bt enabled when you took these logs?

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC One X] D4rk_nVidia:
Mh no :D
[HTC One X] TToivanen:
Then I have no idea what's wrong. :(

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC One X] D4rk_nVidia:
Okay thank you :)

i install a new ROM with only the Apps i need realy.

Maybe it´s a app
[HTC One X] D4rk_nVidia:
No change
[General Questions and Answers] Jasi2169:
Can anyone make screencast compatible for arm6 cpu phones ??

I downloaded but its not getting installed whereas on arm7 it is

I have Z-recorder Pro its installing n working with no problem :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] PerecFX:
Is it possible to somewhere and somewhen to get ROM with Vanilla Jelly Bean 4.2 for Xperia Ray? ...any hope in the future?

I tried CM10 but there are lot of bugs. I've been used Galaxy Nexus with JB4.2. It is great OS, no need to any improvements. How difficult is to port the same for Xperia Ray? What should be done (how much work?) for it?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] predatOr:
There is already a ROM based on android 4.2 in the Ray development forum

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1803076

But it will be even more buggy due to the lack of sources and camera libs...

According to FXP team... The toughest part is the camera and updraded development of 4.2 kernel:(
[HTC One S] jerm:
This is in regards to me wanting to remove Team Venoms Rom...not sure if its Viper Rom or Venom Rom anymore. Whatever it may be I just want it off and back to stock :'(

I regret ever rooting and loading this custom rom. I just want to know how to get back to stock.

As of right now if I try to restart or power down my phone it always goes to clockwork recovery screen. If I want to get past that I have to hold the power button for 10 seconds.
[HTC One S] fatpanda0:
If you have your backup from stock then restore your stock image. Having a rooted device will not affect you. If you are the unfortunate one to not have a backup, then look at this page for a stock RUU and run it.
[HTC One S] Darknites:
RUU will put it back to stock but I can fix the issues you are having and have a rom that's just like stock but with a few tweaks.
[HTC One S] jerm:
I believe that the backup I created when rooting and loading this custom rom is no longer any good. Because before I figured out that I needed to hold the power for ten seconds to get things to work I was afraid and tried utilizing the backup I had just created.

let me look at that RUU page you just referred to me
[HTC One S] ibeApathetic:
After installing a RUU would you lose root? or would you be able to just flash another ROM if wanted?
[HTC One S] Darknites:
Yes you will but should be easy to root after.
[HTC One S] Schlengge:
Just use your old unlock token which you have received from HTC to unlock your bootloader again and you are ready to root again

Sent from my HTC One S running TrickDroid 4.0
[HTC One S] fatpanda0:
Last time I heard, one had to get a new token after an RUU update. If you are using the same ruu as the phone was on then fine. Else you might have to get a new token.

I might me wrong. Just something I had read somewhere!
[HTC One S] jerm:
reviving my old thread here. i was going to finally follow through with reloading a RUU on my HTC One S(tmobileUSA) phone because I've been having battery issues and still have never made any use of this Viper ROM on here.

So where should I go for help on reloading an original Android copy on my phone so I can take this phone back to tmobile and get another one if the battery issue isn't related to the ROM?

Thanks! looking to be back on stock soon so plz help thxxxthxthx