yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Yes it sounds like you doing right in root browser click create new. Then file then rename the file to hidden menu then close root browser and open the that file with a text editor and input the command and click save then follow the rest of the directions you should be good and by the way there is a way in there to disable the knock feature I don't remember off hand what section it's under but it's there
[Verizon LG G2] lynneddington:
It's the first option under gestures in settings
[Verizon LG G2] JJT211:
Still getting operation failed

When I select new file it asks "Please enter the name"

No matter what I input, I keep getting operation failed. I tried hiddenfile, hidden file, HiddenFile, HiddenFile.apk, new file, newfile, ect

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Im aware of that option on Stock ROMs, but its not available on Aosp ROM's, or at least my current one C-Rom.
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Actually if you scroll all the way to the bottom it's the second one up it's knock on/off setting
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
You have to make the file on your sdcard say in downloads then it will work if you try any where on the system part you'll get that message
[Verizon LG G2] JJT211:
There isnt a gestures option under settings in Aosp
[Verizon LG G2] kxs783kms:
It worked

Worked like a charm. Thanks!!
[Verizon LG G2] jaben2:
No there isn't, but some aosp Roms can disable knock on. For instance vanir has the option under settings-display and lights-knock on/off.

Worth a try but I know I've seen it in others as well, but I haven't ran c-rom in a while
[Verizon LG G2] kwdan:
What do I rename the file when I put it in /system/bin?
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
rename it to hiddenmenu but rename it before you put it in system/bin
[Verizon LG G2] steveo17:
what did i do wrong?

"My PC" adb shell

shell@vs980:/ $ su

root@vs980:/ # hiddenmenu

Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.Main cmp=com.lge.hiddenmenu/.HiddenMenu }

Error type 3

Error: Activity class {com.lge.hiddenmenu/com.lge.hiddenmenu.HiddenMenu} does not exist.

root@vs980:/ #
[Verizon LG G2] kwdan:
Are these permissions universal or are these for the Verizon variant? I'm on Sprint LG-LS980
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Should be universal but check in your system/bin folder and see if most of the files are set to those permissions

If they are then you're good
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Download and use terminal emulator from the play store and from there type

su

hiddenmenu

And it looks like you have an error in the command line you typed in double check it it looks like you have a period after the last forward slash that shouldn't be there
[Verizon LG G2] steveo17:
i did it in terminal emulator. just used adb shell to copy the error message. can you make it more clear what the hiddenmenu file should have in it? text wise

because i just copied and pasted the string in the op, but what it exactly it is is unclear
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Here I did one better here's the file just download it and copy it to system/bin and set the permissions

https://www.dropbox.com/s/m1b1d0zjgvnmofc/hiddenmenu
[Verizon LG G2] steveo17:
thanks but i got the same error again

permissions are 755 right?

edit:

i'm on CM11 if that matters
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Yes 0755 is right now when you put the hidden menu apk in system/app did you set those permissions to 0644 and reboot before trying it
[Verizon LG G2] steveo17:
yep same error. must just not be compatible
[Verizon LG G2] kwdan:
Hiddenmenu

When I copy/paste your file in but don't rename(hiddenmenu. Text) .. Says not found. When i rename your file it gives system 3 error "activity"( name of file) does not exist. I reset permissions https://www.dropbox.com/s/qtv3cdgh0a6pxr5/Screenshot_2014-07-24-17-04-08.png
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
I looked at your screen shot and it's showing that you have a slash between the two hiddenmenus the one I provided doesn't have that extra slash open the file with a text editor and make sure it reads this exactly:

am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n com.lge.hiddenmenu/com.lge.hiddenmenu.HiddenMenu
[Verizon LG G2] soundgirl101:
:crying::confused::( Exact same issue, same screenshot results!! Runnin' JC's CM11 build 07/19 :crying::(:confused:
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
It could be the rom someone else has the same problem on cm11. I steered away from cm ROMs anymore it seems like their putting more restrictions on what you can do with them I haven't used cm since they incorporated there are much better ROMs or there
[Verizon LG G2] soundgirl101:
;) I suspected as much, JC's build is based on 4.4.2 sources, while CM is still 4.2.2, oh well, was interested, but have no real issues!! Pretty much a CM girl, luv the "vanilla" build, def not into "bubble gum" roms!! :highfive::good::cool:
[Verizon LG G2] jkjambo:
why use terminal emulator and commands , when you can use G2 hidden menu launcher from adnroid market?

things to do

1) get root

2) install Es file manager > go to settings and check root

3) copy hiddenmenu.apk to /system/app (with permission rw- r- r-)

4) reboot

5) go to market and install g2 hidden menu launcher (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.uniquedroid.lgg2hiddenmenusettings)

yep , that's work :)

hidden menu launcher doesn't work when you have not apk in system/app folder , that's why it says "application not installed"
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Yeah I couldn't get that app to work but then again I didn't try that hard
[Verizon LG G2] jkjambo:
That's because there is no hiddenmenu.apk in verizon rom and without it launcher isn't working
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
there is it's called Verizon hidden menu but anyway the app still didn't work for me using the nodded hidden menu apk but that's because I'm on cloudy's g3 ROM
[Verizon LG G2] jkjambo:
thats another menu, which can be accessed with ##program980 in dialer

i don't remember if it wirked on cloudyg3, try dialer code ##lgservicemenu

phone radio wirks on your clodyg3? mine is turned off and can't turn it on (*#*#info#*#*) its just dusabled and don't know what to do with it
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
The radio won't work on Verizon phone it doesn't have the hardware for it so it'll never work I just uninstalled the radio app
[Verizon LG G2] HueyT:
Yeah, that app doesn't work for me either. I have to use Terminal Emulator on my VS98024A.
[Verizon LG G2] transfo47:
Where is the thermal throttling option?
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
It has to do with how the kernel throttles the CPU back due to heat
[Verizon LG G2] transfo47:
Yeah I know, but where is the option in the menu?
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Depends on the ROM and kernel you're using if it is even there I really don't know where it's at cause I'm on cloudy g3 ROM which doesn't have that option partly cause I'm also running a custom kernel which has its own settings to throttle
[Verizon LG G2] jkjambo:
i said phone lte/cdma/gsm radio module is disabled, not an fm radio
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
[MENTION=4888382]Robshr[/MENTION], quick question: success in getting into Hidden Menu, no problem. But I don't have a "Update Firmware" option. Which option do I use to get knock on working again? Thanks for any and all help!!
[Verizon LG G2] detonation:
Within the menu: HW Device Test > Touch Test > Touch Firmware Upgrade
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
[MENTION=4888382]Robshr[/MENTION], thank you for posting this and making it so easy!

[MENTION=2302266]detonation[/MENTION], thank you for helping a man out! Easy getting in, knock on back on!!

Thank you both to no end.
[Verizon LG G2] NBreunig3:
How do i fix knock on from the hidden menu?
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Once your in the hidden menu click on HW Device Test then click on Touch Test and in there near the bottom you'll see Touch Firmware Upgrade click that and then click OK and you're set
[Verizon LG G2] NBreunig3:
thank you so much your a life saver!!!!!! :)
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
2 posts above yours, the exact instructions. Hmm...
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
No problem anytime just hit my thanks button
[Verizon LG G2] adr83:
I can't access the hidden menu yet. The knock on issue started after going to Slimkat. Im now trying to get this done while on XDABBEB'S ROM. Im getting error type 3. Everything has been done as stated in OP and still no success. Any idea guys

** I got it to work by flashing the bone stock ROM like micromods
[Verizon LG G2] tholmes8291:
Under HW Device Test all I have is Diag Settings and Data Settings. Ideas? Running xdabbeb 1.2.1
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
OK in hidden menu do you have a box for just settings if you do click on that and scroll down till you see update touch firmware
[Verizon LG G2] tholmes8291:
No don't have that. I clicked a few things that I thought it might be in but everything but HW Device Test fc's when I try to open it. Seems like my list is different than everyone else's for some reason.

Also I used your hiddenmenu file
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
It's most likely your ROM or kernel as I've noticed that the hidden menu changes from ROM to ROM as I'm on cloudys g3 rom now and the options are different them when I was on malladus ROM
[Verizon LG G2] tholmes8291:
You're right. It was the kernel.
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
I updated the op with a flashable zip to make it all even easier
[Verizon LG G2] SerialKilla:
Flashed the zip, but in emulator when I type in hiddenmenu after surgery, it tells me Activity class doesn't exist?

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Surgery? Lol... su....
[Verizon LG G2] SerialKilla:
Here
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Hidden menu is stock ROM only.

Sent from my Vs980 running Aicp_r2 4.4.4
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
First question is your rom odexed if not I'll post a deodexed version also check under system/apps and see if there is a duplicate apk is so delete both and reflash the zip and also wipe the caches just for good measure

When you get that activity class error usually means it's pointing to the wrong activity ie. apk so I think you have a duplicate hiddenmenu apk
[Verizon LG G2] SerialKilla:
Running spirit ROM. Will check for duplicate. Apk in system/apps. Thanks for the reply! I'll let ya know how it goes....
[Verizon LG G2] forgiven90:
I'm running mahdi also vs980... Could I just restore a nandroid stock run this script, or update the touch firmware, and it would stick when I reverted back? Or is the new deodexed version suppose to work with mahdi?
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Stock ROM only unless it had changed in the last week.

Aosp does not have the required lg framework

Sent from my Vs980 running Aicp_r2 4.4.4
[Verizon LG G2] SerialKilla:
So how do some have it working on cloudys G3, and Malladus ROMs? Are they considered stock?
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Yes they are stock ROMs
[Verizon LG G2] SerialKilla:
Yeah, I see they're stock based. Gotcha now... Lol.
[Verizon LG G2] xlxfoxxlx:
I got the same error running cloudy g3 i checked theres no duplucate and im pretty sure its odex
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Sorry everyone it was a corrupted upload it'll work now

Again sorry and thank you for your patience

One other thing don't forget to go and delete the first hiddenmenu.apk and hiddenmenu.odex in system/app

And delete the file hiddenmenu in system/bin before you flash again
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Try the zip now it was a corrupted upload

One other thing don't forget to go and delete the first hiddenmenu.apk and hiddenmenu.odex in system/app

And delete the file hiddenmenu in system/bin before you flash again
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
One other thing don't forget to go and delete the first hiddenmenu.apk and hiddenmenu.odex in system/app

And delete the file hiddenmenu in system/bin before you flash again
[Verizon LG G2] xlxfoxxlx:
Still getting same messege
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Have you seen people successfully use the hidden menu while on the G3 port?

Sent from my Vs980 running Jackpotclavin's cm11
[Verizon LG G2] xlxfoxxlx:
Na not personally but someone on the last page said someone has
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
If it's working for op, I'd try it on a G2 stock ROM.

I know nandroid was acting goofy for me when I was on the G3 port. It kept installing the wrong patches.

Sent from my Vs980 running Jackpotclavin's cm11
[Verizon LG G2] SerialKilla:
Robshr said he's on cloudys G3 ROM ND this was working. But if this is a stock based ROM, then that may be why
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
I'm out of suggestions then lol

Sent from my Vs980 running Jackpotclavin's cm11
[Verizon LG G2] SerialKilla:
Lol... I deleted old files, re downloaded the new one, and tried it again... No go. Like I said earlier tho, I'm on spirit ROM, so I guess it must only work for the stick based ROMs. No biggie, just wanted to get the knock feature back, but all good just the same... Thanks for everyone's help!
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Yes I'm on cloudys g3 ROM and it works fine for me I just went and deleted my files and downloaded the one from the op and it worked fine so the zip is fine and I know it also works on my lg g3
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Try a different kernel
[Verizon LG G2] SerialKilla:
Suggestions?
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Simple kernel, and dorimanx are in the android Dev section.

Xdabbeb has a thread in the Verizon section here for his (which I prefer on my stock Roms)

I'm just not 100% if xdabbeb's work with the port.

They should though because he did lend cloudy a hand with his port.

Sent from my Vs980 running Jackpotclavin's cm11
[Verizon LG G2] SerialKilla:
Sounds good, thanks again for the help. I'll play around with it a little bit later on. Gotta get my 2 lil demons in the bath then bed! Thanks again!
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
I prefer simple kernel but if you're on an aosp rom try furnace
[Verizon LG G2] equake:
Will changing Kernels or ROMs get me the Phone Info/Band Preference goodies in these hidden menus? I'm on XDADDEB 1..2.1 now.
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
You'll have a lot of goodies but not as many as on other carriers like band preference I have yet to see on any ROM or kernel for Verizon but some things do change from kernel to kernel and rom to rom and device to device like my options on my g2 are slightly different than on my g3

So basically it's something you'll just have to play with
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
Downloaded the file from this thread, I think it's still corrupt
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Yes I know I'm working on it
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
OK it's back up and working just tested it myself

There are new instructions please read and follow
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
zip is working

Finally got the bugs worked out and all is working great
[Verizon LG G2] drellisdee:
I wrote a POC binary that opens the real hidden verizon menu thats only on vzw g2 & g3. It does not require the HiddenMenu.apk to be installed on device and has different options and settings. See link below.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55022703&postcount=68
[Verizon LG G2] tacosrdelicioso:
Theres no touch test in xdabebbs 2.00 25a..ugh
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
Yeah there is. I tried it. You have to use the all purpose test and it'll be like the 5th or 6th test i think. Then you can just exit from there
[Verizon LG G2] tacosrdelicioso:
Where that

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Nvm. I found it. Its under settings in device test

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Well it just fcs when i hit touch upgrade from there
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
It worked for me. I was using dalvik and no mods or exposed. Maybe one of them is interfering though i don't see why it would?
[Verizon LG G2] krazie1:
Thank you bud this worked perfectly on my stock vzw lg g2
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
Thanks much for this. I flashed OptimusG3 ROM and had to restore to Maladus (too many system ui crashes) and knock on wasn't working. Followed instructions above and worked like a charm ?
[Verizon LG G2] nobe1976:
Gotta thank you for this post and excellent instructions, but you should add the How to update the touch firmware options to the OP since that would be the main reason one should use this feature. Much appreciated now I can Knock On once again. :good:
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Good idea I added to the bottom if the op thanks
[Verizon LG G2] jlayer:
I've followed the instructions for the hidden menu. I've got it installed and did the firmware update. It seems to be working for everyone. It's not for me however. I'm on the newer version and I still can't get the knock on to work. Knock off works fine. I've noticed that some of my apps have dead spots on the screen also. I opened the notebook app and drew a line. I have about a 1/4" dead space in the middle of my screen as well.

What do I do next. It was working fine last night. I put the phone on my charger around 2am last night, woke up at 9 and it didn't work.

Will a factory reset work? I'm on verizon 24a stock rom but rooted. I noticed that there is a system update available. I really don't want to have to reflash back. I like the phone as it is. I just want the knock on feature to work and my other apps. Can someone help me out here.

Thanks,

Jake
[Verizon LG G2] kenbrownstone:
I get NULL when it opens....cloudyg3
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
I'm on cloudys g3 ROM but with simple kernel and it works fine
[Verizon LG G2] mjbradford89:
Hidden Menu force closes

When I press Touch Firmware Update, the hidden menu force closes and takes me back to the root menu. I am on XDABBEBs newest stock 25B rom. I'm guessing this is because the kernel I am using does not have touch firmware available for this? Is there any way I can just flash a new kernel that has it so I can fix the touch issues I'm having?
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Yes you could flash simple kernel or some other kernel and yes it should fix the problem
[Verizon LG G2] mjbradford89:
Thanks for the reply. I flashed a NoKnock version of SimpleKernel but unfortunately it didn't fix the problem. I still get the force close when I select Upgrade Touch Firmware or Touch Firmware Version.

Is there anything else I could try?
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
The only thing I could think of is trying a different ROM I've heard several other people having the same problem on that ROM
[Verizon LG G2] jeffsk7:
parsing issue

I'm frustrated. Tried this all day and can't get it to work. Says there is a parsing issue. I was on cm 11 and lost knock on. Went back to standard lg ROM have twrp and am rooted. But I can't get knock on to work. Tried running cm 11 and using the other fix and it boot looped my phone. Running 4.2.2 12b. Nothing has fixed my problem. Would love to get knock on back. Knock off works great.
[Verizon LG G2] bossmanman:
THANKS

You sir are amazing you saved my ass!!
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
I flashed the zip and got the error so I did what it says in the directions and tried installing but it just said failed to install and then when I try again I still get the error. What should I do ?thanks

Sent from my LG-VS980
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
What error are you getting?
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
This one
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
2 things one you might have gotten a corrupted download try downloading it again

Two when you did it manually you just rebooted right you didn't try to install the apk because it won't just install you have to reboot
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
I haven't rebooted my bad, I'll see if that works

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Didn't work yet, but I realized something important and I feel stupid. Is this only for stock?

Cuz im on pa lol
[Verizon LG G2] simon_lefisch:
Yes it's for stock rom
[Verizon LG G2] Tex_Norseman:
this worked , TY!
[Verizon LG G2] dag16:
I saw this program:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2800117

which gets us to multiple hidden menus, but I haven't found the proper Verizon option yet. The one OTA option I found didn't seem to have any effect, i was still prompted to install an already downloaded update the next time I plugged in my phone.
[Verizon LG G2] schwem:
I flashed zip. Found hiddenmenu apk in system/app. Installed apk rebooted. Then in terminal emulator typed su then hidden menu. Hidden menu opens but all it says is (header) hidden menu and the only thing below is null. Im obviously on vs980 but Im on cloudy G3 2.0 with dorimanx 9.0! What am I doing wrong? Please help
[Verizon LG G2] schwem:
So Ive tried both ways listed by OP and I cannot get this to work! I did it manually and by way of zip! Attached I have emulator message! Please help! I did it exactly as posted! Not one mistake trust me Ive done each way 20 times! Please help!

By the way I am on cloudy G3 2.0 on dorimanx 9.2 kernel! I also tried it on cloudy kernel!
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
I think it might have something to do with dorimanxs kernel I've had several reports from people using dorimanx and tho not working
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this only work for G2 roms? I see he's running a G3 rom.
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
It should still work with a g3 ROM but if not try this one for the g3

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-lg-g3/themes-apps/easy-verizons-hidden-menu-flashable-zip-t2907667
[Verizon LG G2] schwem:
So I did the G3 zip hidden menu and this is what I get ;refer to attatchment. Please help!

Yes I installed it and yes permissions are set to rw-r-r-
[Verizon LG G2] HTCZ715E:
Hello!

Now... in Lollipop android, System apps are in own folders.

Does flashable zip need to be updated?
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Nope I've tested it myself and it works just fine
[Verizon LG G2] HTCZ715E:
now I installed and not works.

1|root@g2:/ # hiddenmenu
/system/bin/am[8] : app_process: Permission denied

also, in ROM I see it's own VerizonHiddenMenu.apk

[ROM] Lollipop Extreme v1.0 3/17/15

PS & I not see in dalvik system@app@HiddenMenu or system@app@com.lge.hiddenmenu...
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
I'm going to flash that ROM right now and see what's the problem is
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
What ROM are you using I'm on cloudys g3 ROM and it works just fine
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
I haven't had the chance to flash that ROM yet but try this zip

https://www.dropbox.com/s/al4paw567g90clw/hiddenmenu.zip?dl=0
[Verizon LG G2] HTCZ715E:
I abandoned that ROM. flashed other and will try your ZIP

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-g2/development/rom-vs980-39a-lollipop-t3048690

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nah, not works..

extra steps did:

I created folder /system/app/HiddenMenu and put there apk;

restarted and than found in /data/dalvik-cache/arm dex file for APK.

again fail..

03-22 23:52:03.151 W/am (11575): type=1400 audit(0.0:15): avc: denied { read write } for path="/dev/pts/1" dev="devpts" ino=4 scontext=u:r:am:s0 tcontext=u:object_r:untrusted_app_devpts:s0 tclass=chr_file permissive=0

03-22 23:52:03.151 I/auditd (11575): type=1400 audit(0.0:15): avc: denied { read write } for comm="am" path="/dev/pts/1" dev="devpts" ino=4 scontext=u:r:am:s0 tcontext=u:object_r:untrusted_app_devpts:s0 tclass=chr_file permissive=0

03-22 23:52:03.171 I/auditd (11575): type=1400 audit(0.0:16): avc: denied { execute_no_trans } for comm="am" path="/system/xbin/daemonsu" dev="mmcblk0p34" ino=2333 scontext=u:r:am:s0 tcontext=u:object_r:system_file:s0 tclass=file permissive=0

maybe, this is TERMINAL program failure?? but it does other things like DD

EDIT2! got Success!!!

just copied full command directly into terminal.
[Verizon LG G2] MLD100:
Hello,

I am new to the LG G2 and am unhappy with the touch screen performance. I found this post and want to install the Touch Screen firmware update. This is presently stock 4.4.2. I tried Power, Volume Down and got nothing. I take it to flash the zip I need to get root and install a custom recovery. Correct? At present I plan to stay stock, what would be the recommendation for that? I installed TWRP on a tablet for whatever that is worth.

I apologize in advance for the basic question.

Michael