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[Android General] simon.baker670:
Hi,

I want to mod Whatsapp on my own without using third party apps such as GBwhatsapp , Whatsapp plus, parallel space apk, appcloner apk...etc. I want to know how they do it.

What i Found

I tried using an android application that clones whatsapp and found there is two methods used:

1. Workspace Method: Parallel Space installs whatsapp in the root folder of the Parallel space application it self without changing in the code or any thing. There is several apps that do the same. ( I am not interested in this method)

2. Apk editing method: Appcloner apk, it clones whatsapp to a different name and allows modification to the app, but on one condition the original whatsapp version must be installed in order to verify the whatsapp number. (This is what i am trying to do manually) but i need to solve the problem where i dont need to install the original app in order to work(gbwhatsapp solved this problem but how?)

What i tried:

A.

I tried decompiling the whatsapp using (apktool, ApkEdit) then signing the app using zipsigner. The app gets installed but the problem is i cant get pass whatsapp verification number it gives an error and returns whatsapp to the first page:

"Something is wrong with your version of whatsapp. Please download the latest version from our website: https://whatsapp.com/android."

This is the error that i face and i want a fix for it.

B.

I used zipsigner on the original whatsapp apk file and signed the apk with new signiture then installed the app. I found that it gave the same error as above.

Conclusion:

Changing whatsapp apk signature prevents you from verifying the whatsapp number.

Can any one provide us with a fix how can we do this and mod our own version of whatsapp. I presume there is something to do with exposed since i found exposed modules in the decompiled folder for the cloned Whatsapp apk by appcloner and the apk gbwhatsapp.

Thanks

Related post:

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/how-to-mod-whatsapp-t3872019
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] NothingIsPerfect:
In the last few months I started to learn how to custom ROM androids and successfully flashed and have been experimenting since with the Galaxy Note 2 and Note 5. However, recently I tried with a Galaxy Note 8 (US version) that wasn't updated since January of this year, so I was still able to use SamFail (the phone itself was stuck in a boot loop). Eventually I found a combination that worked through the boot loop but now set up is stuck on FRP when it originally was not but it doesn't look like FRP lock is on. This is the loading screen that shows up at this point prior to going to phone set up. Does anyone have an idea as to some of the information displayed now on loading that I missed and or suggestions to get past the random FRP during set up? It at least is not stuck on the boot loop but its not responding to profile information. Is it possible that the SamFail uploaded its own profile (this was directly from XD RootSnap Dragon: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/development/root-samfail-galaxy-note8-t3685340) ? Thanks again everyone for all of your hard work and really appreciate the community around here! Image below is the info display during boot:

[IMG="boot info"]https://mega.nz/#!fzpQVaQR!EYqNHd683P_kuR290_SnqUnYA7LCTBP5HKdnLjMFD7I[/IMG]

[IMG="Boot info"]https://mega.nz/#!fzpQVaQR[/IMG]

[IMG="Boot Info"]https://drive.google.com/file/d/133y-cYN11X9fcs4ZrOmErJPjNIaZY2Ja/view?usp=sharing[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
I see this your first post around here, you may try to flash whatever firmware your device was running before the problem arose, that should fix the issue, as for FRP, that is another matter, no help will be provided here as to, when the device is lawfully yours, you should have the info to pass it, if for some reason you forgot it or else, you can always take it to your carrier or samsung service to solve the issue, that is, providing proof of purchase or a valid contract and ID
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] NothingIsPerfect:
Yes this is my first post although I have been reading through posts the last few months which taught me how to flash / rom in the first place for my Galaxy Note 2 & 5 (I avoided phone technology for awhile). I do want to mention, I legally own the phone and I'm NOT asking for an FRP unlock. What I'm saying is that I was able to flash and rom using the Samfail tutorial above after the first several attempts from original firmware had caused it to go into a boot loop. When eventually it did get itself out of a boot loop, the set up screen created a new "profile" where the original information is no longer able to log back into the phone at all. Thus, I was wondering, is it possible for the ROM during my attempts at flashing the firmware, possibly cause damage to wherever the profiles might be stored thus making it unable to use it? Or if the ROM could have come with a profile that wrote over the original, thus making it impossible to use? Since I "ruined" the warranty, can I not take it back to TMobile (even though I am now on Sprint) with the original receipt and they be able to unlock it even though its not allowing me to or is the part KNOX (I'm still trying to figure out what signs it shows if you activate KNOX)? Or as a final option, which I've avoided doing as I don't want to completely brick my phone by accident , could I flash the phone once again with original firmware to see if that resets it finally (I don't have anything saved on their that I need as its backed up already but really hate to kill a this phone by accident). I appreciate any info you might suggest and completely and fully understand the "stealing" phone frp lock out and again, I am not looking for a workaround and I have full legal evidence to prove ownership just that I didn't know if an previous cell provider of mine would even accept or touch a partially flashed / rommed device since it break warranty. I apologize I'm new to this but its not something I can get another any time in the near future so I'm just playing cautious at this point. Any advice would be incredibly appreciated (didn't nearly have any of this issues with the note 2 and 5 - also I am able to use ADB and Odin in general). Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
Samfail root method does not trip knox, which is the telltale of rooting, which in turn is the reason for voiding warranties in some, not all markets/carriers/countries, therefore, you should be able to get the warranty honored, I understand that maybe you want to fix the problem yourself, that is fine, but sometimes it is somewhat overcomplicated, I have seen here in XDA people that that solved utterly frustrating problems like yours, accomplished success just by repeating the flashing many many times (provided that the files used, odin version are the right ones and the entire process is made very carefully), I would take it to a service center
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 ROM Development] ardealul:
Been awhile since i've stopped reading this forum daily (last time was when wm6 for prophet appeared)

now i find a lot of roms (6.1....interesting) with UC capable in their name......what the blip does UC stand for ???

another rom that i've seen had some dual sim software....now, without two radios it would be impossible for someone to be connected to two network simultaneously. What WOULD be interesting is if there was a program that would emulate a sim card (something like a virtual sim card) so that one can store the data for multiple sim cards and change between them (maybe even automatically) before making a call, etc. As you can imagine, this would have multiple applications :D

So...what does UC stand for ?

and...anyone ever heard of a SIM card software emulator ?
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 ROM Development] legedug:
Some old question .....

Here is the link.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=366337&highlight=uc+capable

Use the power of search.

:)
[Huawei Y3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] HWDEV:
[Reserved Post]
[Huawei Y3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] applesnake:
Thank you !

Thank you buddy. Though the link you mentioned for DOWNLOAD is no longer available, but I found one in the Official Release Link. :good:
[Huawei Y3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] qiofou:
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[Nextbit Robin] itsundef:
So the closest thing to Robin's battery is Vivo X5 Pro battery i bought mine of Amazon(IN), its a B-87 type battery.

Watch this youtube.com/watch?v=7hOuFjbT-E0 and this youtube.com/watch?v=BKGQ7vXnERI . {Search for Nextbit Robin Teardown on Youtube}

Open the robin carefully.

Remove the battery and cut the circuit on battery be careful we need this later

By this time you might have noticed that Vivo X5 Pro battery connector is on left side whereas robins is on right side plus is short and small

[IMG="Vivo X5 pro"]https://cdn.shopclues.com/images/thumbnails/58919/320/320/b811488120735.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Nextbit Robin's battery"]https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/p0kAAOSwQT5blrSa/s-l300.jpg[/IMG]

disassemble the Vivo X5 pro battery and cut circuit remember the polarities now take robins circuit, negative side on robin is next to ribbon.

Stick the circuit to battery or solder it.

Resemble it and it should be good as new

.:) :good:
[Nextbit Robin] /root:
It looks like a nightmare to replace the battery ;(
[Nextbit Robin] Security Root:
How can I fit Vivo X5 pro battery to the original place?

Do I need to unwrap the battery?

Could you tell me more?
[Nextbit Robin] Security Root:
How can I fit Vivo X5 pro battery to the original place?

Do I need to unwrap the vivo battery?

Could you tell me more?
[Nextbit Robin] ChiragAsawa:
Which circuit u are talking about to cut?

Which circuit u are talking about to cut. Can u be able to share some pic of it to understand more easily to us. Thanks in advance
[Nextbit Robin] Leftcatcher:
ok, so the battery pack is the same, not the control PCB attached to it, so you will have to de-solder and swap the PCB battery control circuits.

the lead closest to the ribbon connector on the stock Nextbit Battery is the positive ( so the opposite or backwards to the Vivo battery, the Vivo battery from cameron sino is labeled)

[IMG="Battery PCB Terminal image (Nexbit Robin)"]http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii257/tpprahl/IMG_0069_zpsdcx5pk1w.jpg[/IMG]

As you can see, it does "fit," and is currently a viable option.(the way i soldered the PCB to the Battery terminals it bends the ribbon in a funky way, but that's my fault, don't suck like me :p , look up proper de-soldering, PCB tinning w/ flux, and Soldering.)

[IMG="Vivo Battery fitting in Nexbit robbin"]http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii257/tpprahl/IMG_0076_zpsxnsfk9ix.jpg[/IMG]

note, the reason you can't just clip and attach the ribbon cable, is one has 3 connections, and the other 4(Robin,) the Control circuits are different.

i will update with any falures, etc.

also remember to fully charge you new battery before powering on the device again.

and check your volume controls, make a call to assure you can hear and be heard, and turn you alarms off and on again even if it says they're good. (had a bad morning the day after, but it was easily fixed.)

DO NOT CROSS THE STREAMS (good advice in any case :P)

Good Luck and happy modding.
[Nextbit Robin] /root:
So its been a month, how is the battery holding up on robin?

Any more than normal heating of the battery/device while charging or while in use?

Also where did you get your battery from?

Thank you.
[Nextbit Robin] vagaba1:
So, is working well after the battery swap??
[Nextbit Robin] Security Root:
Could you make a video of it ?
[Nextbit Robin] Leftcatcher:
Sorry for taking so long to respond, i moved to a new state, took a new job, and have been working a lot (12-16hr days 6 days a week) ??

My Robin is doing great!

The battery has aclimated nicely, no excessive heat from the battery (the main board gets hot while streaming twich, sometimes but it's always done that so no more than usual, especially if i have a lot of other things going on in the background.)

I bought my battery from ebay(which i do not recommend,) but they sell it from other battery vendors too.

I would recommend finding a battery vendor state side if you're there and paying $3-4 more, otherwise expect 35 day shipping from China...

I found it just now on Amazon just by searching for "B-87 Battery" Here.

Yep.

I would need another Robin battery to show it.

And a camera...

Maybe.
[Nextbit Robin] emi422:
pm'ed you!
[Nextbit Robin] rickybebidas:
i need the batery

hola, mi nombre es ignacio soy de argentina, me gustaria comprar la bateria, saludos
[Nextbit Robin] desire999:
Thanks Leftcatcher

Thanks Leftcatcher for help, without the photos you posted I can't change the battery of my nextbit robin. I PURCHASED vivo x5 pro battery from my local shop which costed me 400rs. And it only took me 10 min to cut the circuit of stock battery and connect it to vivo's battery and it is working very good like an orignal battery. Once again thanks.???
[Nextbit Robin] /root:
Oh nice.

Can you share some photos? Thank you.
[Nextbit Robin] vagaba1:
I've finally got my hands on a Vivo X5 Pro b-81 battery, but after the swap, the phone wont power on. I've tried leaving charging but as soon as I try to boot up the system, it reboots. If the cable is removed, instantly shuts down. On TWRP, it shows charging but everytime I remove the cable, it starts all over from 1%

Is there any trick to make it work? Thanks
[Nextbit Robin] rcsharath:
I faced a similar issue for some time. I later found out that a major portion of the connectors need to be connected with a good amount of solder.

Re-soldering the battery should do the trick. Quick note: The battery was great for the first month and the performance now is slowly declining. Your mileage may wary.

Good Luck
[Nextbit Robin] tiffanyrhys:
Hello! i think its super neat you were able to swap out the nxtbit battery. im unfortunately at the end of the road with my orig battery, phone wont even stay on unless plugged up. charging and even then it still shuts off on me sometimes. I love this phone and would rather try your method however, im so confused. i couldn't find any info on desoldering as i vaguely know what that it and Im not sure how you detached and attached the pcb, also what do you mean dont cross stream. i know its a long-shot bc you hvnt been active on here anymore but im desperate for any help.

thank you
[Nextbit Robin] /root:
Mine stays in a box until I find a way to replace the battery. I have the same issue, it stays ON till its idle as soon as I start an app or a call it just shuts down. It works fine if its connected to power all the time LOL.

Did you get that battery OP suggested? I too am a little confused with OP's method. hope you get a response.

I read somewhere there are options on chinese websites for same battery size and specifications and also some are selling batteries for Robin too. I need to explore that, if you find them let me know I will do the same.
[Nextbit Robin] tiffanyrhys:
Hi! I did order the battery he suggested and it comes tomorrow ?. i havent looked into getting the exact as i heard it's futile. I havent decided yet if ill try it myself or go to a cellphone repair shop but im worried they wont even try? i may hv no choice but to do it myself. its too bad we cant reach the OP
[Nextbit Robin] Raiz:
My Robin's Funerals

I think my Robin passed the way during, right now he's under continuous perfusion, laying here, desperately trying to survive. He's brain-dead, and I'm in pain.

So to stop with this analogy my robin won't charge, the only way he survive is plugged-in, I can't access the ROM, it's too much battery consuming. It's waiting on the charging screen, TWRP or the ROM won't boot.

So I think I'll try one last thing before letting him go, I'll keep you updated

Edit #1: It somehow got back to normal, I did a backup and logged out of every app except google apps, I uninstalled everything that was uninstallable, and THEN I started noticing that the phone is charging.

I'll use it like that for now, I'll keep you updated.

Not today death, he's still worthy ;)
[Nextbit Robin] /root:
he is a fighter. Mine is kinda the same, without power it won't work. So flashing anything is not possible at this point .Thankfully the last thing I flashed was LOS so I keep it updated via OTA while charging it. The only way for me to use Robin is by keeping it plugged in to a powerbank and use it only for one task at a time. Turning on camera works but video call is too much power so shuts down. Calling and texting works together. Maps on its own works but if I get a call or a text while using it, it will shut down. And always connected to the powerbank. So sadly this isn't my primary phone for the past year now. I wish I could get a battery that just easily works so I can keep using this phone.
[Nextbit Robin] kloudz69:
is there any update? i cant find a worth to buy battery. i found some replacement battery but the shipping cost it outrage around $1000+. my kids still use it for play games. its still can be use for around 15-30 minutes.
[Nextbit Robin] kusamochi:
I bought 2 from here, works fine.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/33049864383.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.816c2e0eiLnVbL
[Nextbit Robin] rlowens:
I bought a battery from ebay for $22 (search for NB-01 on ebay to find them there), but now the phone just vibrates once and then stays powered off (black screen) when I press the power button, or vibrates once and then pause and then repeat if plugged in to power. Screen black the whole time.

The screen turned on fine before I disassembled it (just had no battery charge), Any clues on what I did wrong? I'm guessing I broke something, but everything seemed to go smoothly and re-assembled fine I thought.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
Currently I have double tap to wake with Smart lock enabled. Unfortunately it takes me to lock screen and I have to swipe to go to home screen. Is there any Tasker plugin or any other way to go to home screen instead of lock screen on double tap? I have tried Tasker with my limited knowledge, but couldn't achieve it...

Update: Achieved with Tasker
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rickysidhu_:
Try AutoInput
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
Can we not achieve that in Tasker without AutoInput?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rickysidhu_:
To be completely honest I'm not too sure since I don't use the feature myself. I did see it somewhere in that plugin though, which is why I recommended it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
Thanks, will try that
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] electricpete1:
I have the same problem / need. I use smartlock based on android wear watch paired with my galaxy S9, which means I never have to enter my pin, but for some silly reason whenever I wake up the phone using tasker I still can't get past the slide to unlock.

My current workaround which meets my immediate needs (maybe not yours).... on my phone which I carry in a holster on my hip is to use fingerprint sensor to manually unlock while the phone is in the holster. I also have a tasker task to vibrate upon unlock (bypasses slide to unlock) which gives feedback when I'm successful. Surprisingly, fingerprint sensor doesn't care which way you rotate your finger on the sensor - it still recognizes it.

After I unlock the phone I initiate actions from my smartwatch - things like initiating google voice search in a way that preserves my preferred note to self behavior (goes to google keep including transcript and recording... doesn't work if you start google voice search by saying ok google)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ram4ufriends:
I was able to achieve this with Tasker and AutoTools.. now my phone directly goes to home screen when connected to my watch or wifi
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] warrencoakley:
Can you explain step by step please?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] vibecatalin:
Just install AutoInput from playstore (it's not free), it has an option to unlock the screen automatically if you have FaceUnlock enabled.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] Gr8man001:
There are no easy answers. You can purchase the back housing directly from OP or from the following link for under $20

https://www.witrigs.com/oem-battery-cover-camera-lens-ring-replacement-for-oneplus-6-midnight-black

or you can look at iFixit website for the back panel

I would suggest taking it to the place like: https://www.ubreakifix.com/locations (Samsung uses their services). If they ask for around $50-$75 for the labor cost, you will get the back glass replaced for under $100 which (at least to me) seems reasonable cost. Good luck. Keep us posted which route did you end up taking?
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] ProtoDeVNan0:
Huge Thanks for telling me about Witrigs website! They even sell all tools needed for the repair.

I decided that I won't send it to that repair center. Even reviews posted this month are negative. So they haven't changed for sure. I don't care about warranty so I'm just going to fix it by myself most likely. Tomorrow I'll go to my local repair service and I'm going to ask them how much they want for back replacement if I'll give them new back glass + phone. If it won't be too expensive then I'll order new back from Witrigs or AliExpress and then I'll give them everything and they will fix it. And if they are going to ask for too much then I'm just going to fix it by myself.

Last time I asked them for display replacement cost (Galaxy S6) they said that they will charge me $30 + new display price. It was some time ago though.

We will see. Thanks for the links! :o
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] Gr8man001:
Good luck!! I think other users will benefit if you loop back and let us know the total cost and difficulty in getting the parts, etc. Take care.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] null0seven:
Do it yourself. Slow and carefully. Watch some youtube video how to do it. Good luck!
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] kozmo21:
Another vote on doing it yourself, especially since you've done this type thing before. Just be mindful of trying to do this in a somewhat dust free environment since you are removing the camera cover... don't want to get dust or fingerprints on inside of that cover or the lens that will stay forever. And make sure to seal that camera good.

Good luck :good:
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] philippe565:
Hi when my O+6t is unlocked, and when i receive an incoming call, this is how it is displayed...

i've read a few posts who are talking about modifying incoming call notification on phone app, but i can't , the behaviour is "display on screen" and is grey, i can't modify it.

what can i do , to receive incoming calls in full screen, when phone is unlocked?

When phone is sleeping or locked, i receive a perfect full screen call notification:):)

Thanks !
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] shanahmedrajput:
Hi guys! I have samsung s7 edge G935FD and I live in Pakistan. I can't get OTA updates on this phone. here are some screen shots for you to help.

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[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Anon_Artigiano:
First off my apologies if this has been posted before I tried to search the forums for it but didn't come across it. I've been a Samsung user for a few years now but recently decided to switch over to a P20 Pro, not bad so far, takes some getting used too for me at least. Anyways, when I first started using my phone the setting menu was fine in terms of the headers that were used but then the other day all the headers, subjects, changed for whatever reason. So for example, before there was the header for "Wifi" and not it states "Set SD Card Password", where it would state "Storage" it now states "Set HDCP Checking Behavior" I am not sure if this is a translation issue or what. Just out of the blue is changed, I don't think I touched anything, was curious if anyone else has experienced this or...? Anything I can do to change it back