yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Hi, i don't think there is a way to install app without license, domain or dev product key, i think only option would be to emulate MS license server with a Proxy.
[Windows RT General] tomgeniewang:
oops, that's such a good point. I guess I will look into it when the license expired
[Windows RT General] tomgeniewang:
how do you test sign the appx? Any instructions?
[Windows RT General] dj_tech1:
I've Searched about signing and i found two certificates:

One from XDA dedicated to Surface. Used for signing desktop apps.

https://xdaforums.com/t/windows-rt-8-1-jailbreak-sign-tool.3228929/

and second named Hadesy Pcbeta (only one that's expire date is 2017 - past date instalation od apps beore expire?)

Used for signing APPX, but i dont know if visual studio is required.

Manual: http://m.cfan.com.cn/article/103864

Thread about: https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...ding-added-7-31-games-for-win8-1.53181/page-2

Someone will give a try?

Also - about developer license - if i will set the time to past (2013) and disable the internet and time update - will the license be valid thru 2023 (10 years?).
[Windows RT General] tomgeniewang:
That's epic. You are really the man. Thanks heaps
[Windows RT General] tomgeniewang:
Setting the time back, that's the first thing I would like to try when app couldn't run due to license expired. However, the way I install it is by removing the signature. So it might not require the developer license to run it. We will see at that point
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Nope, Windows 8 requires a valid license for a Metro APP to run, if the app was developed by you (or if you follow my guide above on how to sign the app yourself) then you can install the .cer and .pfx file, and then use the app (developer license is still required, because that's how MS designed the Metro subsystem back in the day)

Only way for us to sideload apps without signing (and without having developer license) would be to find the code that checks for these requirements and remove it / patch it, but i think that a way easier solution is just to simulate the service that MS uses to give developer licenses, and make a custom web server.
[Windows RT General] camborita:
Thanks very much for the hard work to figure this out and the detailed write-up. With the above, I was able to reinstall Netflix on my Windows 8.1 RT Asus tablet since this can no longer be done through the Windows Store.

One step to add is that the certificate that you generate must be imported into the Trusted Root Certificates through the mmc.exe console on the Windows 8 machine. A good write up how to do that is here (it is for W10, but also works on W8 (RT flavor or otherwise):

Updating List of Trusted Root Certificates in Windows | Windows OS Hub

All Windows versions have a built-in feature for automatically updating root certificates from the Microsoft websites. MSFT, as part of the Microsoft Trusted Root Certificate Program, maintains and publishes a…

woshub.com

However, I am having an issue with the Netflix app in general. For any title that has multiple episodes (such as a tv series), the episodes do not show up - they only appear as blank gray tiles, and cannot be selected and as such cannot be watched (see attached screen shot). For an individual movie, there are no issues, but for any content that has multiple episodes, they cannot be watched. Has anyone run into this problem? If so, is there are a fix for this?

Thanks in advance for any ideas how to solve this.
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Yep, forgot to specify that you need to add the certificate, gonna edit the message and do that now.

As for Netflix well i don't have it so i can't confirm, but my guess would be that they changed something in the API that broke that functionality, try to get the absolute latest version of the App (I know that they developed the RT version for a bit longer)
[Windows RT General] BsVerma:
Plz help I need a working way to install apps

Need vlc or any mkv player

I install vlc and 2-3 other apps by power shell with your mathod

But after installation app not open all apps show same error

I m using windows surface 8.1 rt tablet

I need video player there is no video player at time
[Windows RT General] Bumkers:
Not to annoy you, but you mention you got the developer license,

is there no way to bypass the app license without getting developer license?

Not that im complaining cause i can install it via developer license, just asking : o
[Windows RT General] tomgeniewang:
That's all good. I acutally haven't tested this by myself. As i got the developer license first. So I wouldn't know whether it would work if I don't have the develper license by just reomving the certificate in the appx. But one issue I run into is that the app will stop working after some time. But with @jonnyprogamer method to sign the app, it actually doesn't have this issue.
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Please follow my method instead, the OP post is outdated.
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
@Bunkers @BsVerma link has been fixed (y)
[Windows RT General] BsVerma:
I try jailbreak , developer licence + test mode + source boot Disable ,8.1 windows update 3 manual installation , try hard 5 days but in windows 8.1 rt store and apps not working then install Win 10 arm insider 15035 in surface rt much better then 8.1 rt

I install 10 + games and vlc and windows theme pack (not working h265 codes video ) need better video player and better' browser ...I try 30 plus store browser and yt tube apps nothing working better then IE11 .. Any one know browser for windows 10 arm insider or 8.1 rt .. help me need browser like chorm Mozilla
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
No mate, only other browser is Microsoft Edge
[Windows RT General] Bumkers:
Worked perfectly!

Thanks!
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
(y), if it worked for you please press the "thanks" button on my post, so more people will see it :)
[Windows RT General] BsVerma:
Any one plz upload some app with sign working file , MEDIA PLAYER CLASSIC , K LITE KODEK MAKE IT WORKING LIKE RAINMITER , I THINK OLD VERSION LIKE 2014 2015 WORKING IN RT OR WINDOWS 10 INSIDER ARM , IF SOME ONE MAKE A SIGN FILE OR CONVERT IT FOR ARM PLZ HELP FOR VIDEO PLAYER OR BROWSER APP
[Windows RT General] Joshsha:
I am getting a AppxManifest invalid error. How can I fix this?
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
I know VLC exists for Windows ARM, you can use that instead
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
You're using an APPX that doesn't support Windows 8 (you probably got the Windows Phone version of the APP)
[Windows RT General] WaterSoluble:
Hi. I am trying to find the right post/reply that shows steps from beginning to end for installing alternate apps on Surface RT in September 2023. Just want to use the device as a music player of local mp3 files (built in "Xbox Music" does not work properly) and weather. Can anyonne point me to the right set of information?

Thanks.
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Hi, it's on the previous page by me, here is a direct link: https://xdaforums.com/t/tutorial-in...ws-8-1-rt-on-surface-rt.4556885/post-88353587
[Windows RT General] WaterSoluble:
I will try that and see what happens. Thanks!
[Windows RT General] guilhermessborges:
Hello everyone, can anyone tell me if this method is still available? I installed Windows 8.1 on a VM and tried to generate a developer license but I only get an error, any tips?

I have already installed all available updates for Windows 8.1 and activated it, but the error continues.
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
I tested it 2 weeks ago and the developer license server seemed to still be up, check if you can access it through internet explorer: https://next-services.apps.microsoft.com/devLicensing/AcquireDeveloperLicense
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
It should give you a "401 Unauthorized" error (tested on my side), if it does not there is some problem with your configuration (make sure you have enabled all TLS protocols in Internet Explorer settings, and try to use Google dns)
[Windows RT General] albertolp:
Hello jonnyprogamer,

I am trying also to get a developer license (using a fully updated Windows 8.1 VM with UTM in MacOS) and I am not able to get it.

I checked that I can see the 401 in this page (https://next-services.apps.microsoft.com/devLicensing/AcquireDeveloperLicense) and I am logged in with my Microsoft account in settings but every time I execute as administrator in PowerShell Show-WindowsDeveloperLicenseRegistration I get an error 0x80245004 and it is not asking me to log in.

Is there something else that has to be done for it to work?

Thank you in advance.
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Hello, please try to log out of your MS account from Windows (use local account), and then just type the command on Power Shell, you will get a prompt asking you to login there (Make sure your Internet Explorer is updated)
[Windows RT General] rt81user:
Hello jonnyprogamer,

Have the same issue, same error code as the member above, the solution in the message above doesn't help (doesn't promote after log out, the same error windows appears).

PS I tried to load MSStore, after system reset (RT 8.1 Update 3), but nothing helped from the internet (green screen with store logo is loading forever). Hoped to install Book Reader app.
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Im also getting error 0x80245004 trying to renew the license, im afraid the server might be shutdown for good, or there is another request which is failing :(

Only fix is to install Windows RT 10 guys, if you have Surface 2 it won't be any problem in performance, for Surface RT the performance will be slower, but no other way im afraid.

It was fun while it lasted
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Or actually there might be a Bypass to run self signed apps without a Dev License, which is to use a domain, i will have to test this in the future
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
This might have interesting information:

Installing a Windows Store application on a Windows device

An alternative to install apps without dev license is to join them in a Domain and Active Directory, im not too informed on this, maybe in the future i will do more research and try to find a bypass (or someone can recreate the dev license server, i have archived requests and reply of https://next-services.apps.microsoft.com/devLicensing/AcquireDeveloperLicense)
[Windows RT General] Oldschool297:
Anyway to install the pluto tv app? I have Windows 8.1.
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Update to Windows RT 10 and install it there, if you have a Surface 2 you will not notice any performance issue / more lag, as long as you make the image with the less possible things, disable cortana and windows defender.

If you have a Surface 1 (RT) then you will notice more lag on Windows 10, but there is nothing we can do about it, it's just weaker hardware.
[Windows RT General] mwindo24:
...

bruh (ignore osk)
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Were you able to get a developer license following my guide?

From last time i checked microsoft shut down the license servers, so there is no way we can renew a license anymore.

If thats the case your only fix is updating to Windows 10
[Windows RT General] mwindo24:
my crappy dell cant handle 10
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Whats your Windows RT device?
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Unfortunately it seems like MS shut down the servers required to acquire a developer license for Windows 8, there is nothing i can do about it.

On Windows 10 this problem doesn't exist because you don't need to get a Developer License (and self sign the APPX you want to install)
[Windows RT General] mwindo24:
not rt, i have dell inspiron 14z n411z
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
If you have a normal laptop why do you even want to use Metro (modern) apps?

Just go to Netflix.com from your web browser lol

You can even install Windows 7 for better performance
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
This thread here is because Windows RT (Windows 8 on ARM) laptops / tablets can't run normal ".exe" applications, only Windows Store ones, but since the Windows 8 store is shutdown i found that bypass to keep using them.

The problem is that now the server that gives us the license to do so is no longer up, so those "tablets" (such as Surface RT) need to install "Windows 10 RT" (Windows 10 on ARM) and run Windows Store applications from that.

Since you have a normal laptop just run normal applications, store apps are **** anyway, on ARM devices you are forced to use them so that's why this thread exists in the first place.
[Windows RT General] engbnsouza:
Hey guys.

I was trying to install VLC on my Surface 2 running Windows RT 8.1. I got the appx files and try the Add-AppxPackage command. But I always get the "The Appx Package's manifest is invalid."

Can anyone help me here?
[Windows RT General] OscarGaming2010:
Just wondering, would the data still be sent to microsoft, or will it go nowhere? My assumption is that it is not going to do anything, but i just want to check.

Edit: The servers are down, so this will no longer work.
[Windows RT General] jonnyprogamer:
Yep all the servers are just down, however there might be a new method to Sideload Apps (without having to install Windows RT 10), im looking at it and will make a new post if it works :)
[Windows RT General] OscarGaming2010:
ah ok good.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] magseg:
Hi.

I need help with this problem...

I ghave a piece of software to put on wifi at a specifik hour and turn off after some minutes...

I want my Diamond to check e-mail and update weather so that its done when I'm eating breakfast... ready to go...

Not using 'roaming' or phone just wifi... automatic.

Is it possible? Can I simulate keypress or something?

Please help...

/m
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] AFAngryWarrior:
The Program "Gyrator" simulates keypresses, but only dependent on phone movements or whether or not the stylus is in the phone. I've yet to see a program that schedules keypresses at a certain time. Kind of like an old MACRO.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Szadzik:
Check SK Schema. It has a function of the ability to set up action to take place. It can switch on Wifi at a given time every day or whatever pattern you choose.

If your email is set up to get mail at the given time it should work.

I set up mine to soft reset evey day at 4 am.

You can set up a lot of actions, keypresses, sending sms, modifying the registry, deleting files etc., etc.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xdarobb:
Hello,

This issue has been driving me insane. It seems like some simple, artificial limitation that no one seems to circumvent. As the title suggests, I'm trying to force phone calls and especially VoiP calls (Discord, whatsapp..etc), to go through the high bitrate A2DP profile instead of the horrible HSP/HFP profile that butchers audio quality and uses the horrible bluetooth microphone.

For instance when music is streamed through a bot in Discord i have to listen to it in horrible earpiece-level phone call quality.

I feel like there's got to be a tweak, a Magisk module, a custom ROM functionality with root access that allow for this, something.. I found a couple old XDA posts about this but no solutions. Oh and also tried Lesser AudioSwitch on multiple Android versions, none worked.

It seems inherent to all bluetooth headphones which is a shame, they could cost 10k $, but the quality would still be sh*t in calls, both in and out, since mic is not close to the mouth.

I always loved Android for giving users more control, but sadly seems like this is more and more going away. What i want here, can very easily be done on PC.

Thank you for your time reading, really hope someone can help.
[Samsung Galaxy A51 Questions & Answers] jaystone10:
I have three of these phone that just updated to One ui 5.0 and it wont automatically connect to my wifi. I believe it wants a wpa3 connection butt this phone don't support it. I can connect manually to a wpa2. Is there a workaround to this?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] herrdr:
Hello everyone,

I already posted a question in another existing thread, but I couldnt get an answer so far.

My Problem is the following:

I have the HTC Kaiser, I bought it unlocked on ebay and put a AT&t Sim Card into it. Everything works fine but it wont vibrate on Text messages. It can play a sound on text messages and it can vibrate on phone calls but not on new Messages. Ive been to the Sounds and Notifications menu multiple times but everything is set on vibrate. I also downloaded kaiser Tweak, but there is only an option for sent Notifications.

I hope You guys can help me!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] Xanmeth:
I have that too!

I have a tilt with the att branded 6.1 rom on it, and it would often reset the vibrate setting to no vibrate on text messages. Usually my own override lasted as long as I didn't reset the machine.

I assumed it was my company's activesync settings, but now I'm not sure. I'm reflashing it and will do the soft reset on the bottom when it says 3 (EDIT - it doesn't seem to work on the 6.1 distro) seconds until it's ATTified, and will try the official patch for the backlight hotfix (plus probably some tweaking from http://www.wmexperts.com/articles/howto/how_to_customize_your_tilt.html ). Hopefully this will fix it...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] herrdr:
hello,

thank you for your anwer.

please let me know if it worked aftewr you tried it.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] Xanmeth:
Actually, so far so good, the official re-image with the htc patch and playing with some kaisertweak settings (probably unrelated) corrected the no-vibrate issue. I'm seeing text that I type in the screen on IE not show up anymore though (think typing in to google search and not seeing what you typed), so I'm thinking of trying it kaiser-tweak-less. Also, when sending/receiving email, the status menu at the bottom is more often missing. I'm hoping these issues are all software and not hardware.
[Red Magic 8 pro] Mr.PvT:
ROOT RED MAGIC 8 PRO V3.18​

Your device must be bootloader unlocked

To unlock bootloader enable oem unlock in developer options and usb debugging

Then type the command: adb reboot bootloader

Or access fastboot with hardware key: Power + volume down

Once in fastboot type the following command to unlock:

fastboot flashing unlock

fastboot flashing unlock_critical"

Access fastboot then type the command:

fastboot flash init_boot_a magisk_patched-25200_3.18UN.img

fastboot reboot

Done

You check if the correct active slot is a, if it is b just change the command a with b

Only use for V3.18 version I have not tested other versions

Note: Absolutely do not patch the boot file, you will have a continuous boot error​
[Red Magic 8 pro] Mr.PvT:
Root Done
[Red Magic 8 pro] mcfizzlestag:
The backups with just ommiting the B slots is 12.7 gb so i cant personally help you with that. Have you tried flashing the OTA's boot.img (might even try boot_a.img) and init_boot.img while slot A is selected? Not the magisk modded files either.
[Red Magic 8 pro] Mr.PvT:
i flashed those 2 files but still can't boot the phone, go to logo then turn off the screen, can only go to fastboot and recovery, i sideload 47% it gives error

If you are rooted, please help me, I will send you coffee donate, please help me, full backup
[Red Magic 8 pro] mcfizzlestag:
I Pm'd you the backups now that i am at home, hopefully they help
[Red Magic 8 pro] DarkestSpawn:
Im at a stand still with this. I have already fastboot flashing unlock_critical as you can see in which it states Device already unlocked but whether I am in bootloader and fastboot I get Flashing is not allowed in a lock state. Any help from some else that ran into this or has knowledge on it?

Thanks

Update. Fixed the issue. Add the step of "fastboot flashing unlock" before "fastboot flashing unlock_critical"
[Red Magic 8 pro] caniranges:
If You can flash a GSI, It'd be a decisive factor in getting people to buy this phone. The company should be paying you to do this, but they're probably too greedy to make a bigger profit
[Red Magic 8 pro] edzchen:
I've successfully flashed a few A13 GSIs but screen lock is a still a problem and so far calls and messaging doesn't work normally.
[Red Magic 8 pro] Mr.PvT:
yes, you can return warranty
[Red Magic 8 pro] edzchen:
Well once you unlock bootloader it clearly says warranty: void in fastboot so it probably is very easy to detect
[Red Magic 8 pro] Muriyata:
In that case, why op said that the warranty can still be returned after relocking the bootloader?

As you see, it is very connfusing... Some guys say yes, some others not. :s
[Red Magic 8 pro] tknguyencsu@gmail.com:
Could you please tell me the steps to flash A13 GSI roms. Thanks.
[Red Magic 8 pro] edzchen:
Unlock bootloader

Reboot into fastboot

Flash system with the GSI.img
[Red Magic 8 pro] tknguyencsu@gmail.com:
I have the same problem with my phone. Could you please tell me if you know find the solution to this. Thanks.
[Red Magic 8 pro] Mr.PvT:
inbox me
[Red Magic 8 pro] tknguyencsu@gmail.com:
How can I inbox you?
[Red Magic 8 pro] Stusick:
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Oh no... Can this be fixed?
[Red Magic 8 pro] Mr.PvT:
Did you follow the instructions correctly, this error may have you flashed the wrong boot file, right?
[Red Magic 8 pro] Stusick:
Yes, I unlocked the bootloader first.

Then I flash boot and an error occurred.

Did I get a brick or is there hope?)
[Sony Xperia 5 Questions & Answers] Baduttempur:
I can't update my Xperia 5 to Android 11. The update using over-the-air or Xperia Companion always fails when installing.

Can someone help me or give me advice

may god be with u guys
[Sony Xperia 5 Questions & Answers] kabura5530:
try using newflasher with xperifirm
[Sony Xperia 5 Questions & Answers] Baduttempur:
thanks i will trying
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Xoltro:
Yo,

I dont know which settings are best in terms of wifi/LTE.

I ready I shouldnt have turned on in same time LTE and wifi, is it truth?

But I dont see another working options tbh. If I get bixby routines with leaving home and turning on LTE turning off wifi I need to have GPS on all time. Also if Iam changing by myself turning LTE and WIFI I always forget to turn off LTE and turn on wifi when I am back at home.

What settings u advice me to use for best battery lifespan
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] amirage:
Actually, data is unused when wifi is enabled and connected. If you want to have data to be turned off, then you can create a routine. The only downside is if you are not connected to wifi, data will be enabled but wifi will still be enabled. For this, you need to manually disable wifi. But, keeping the wifi enabled throughout shouldn't really drain the battery a lot or so I have read!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] tracerit:
I bought one of those $10 rubberized two piece snap on rubberized cases for my Diamond and while it looks nice and fit perfectly, the rubberized coating started flaking at the edges slowly and growing larger as I continue using the phone more. Once the rubberized coating is lifted, there's a glossy black surface underneath... and that flaked too revealing the cheap white plastic.

I'm wondering if Seidio's cases has this same type of rubberized problem. For $30 I hope not :P But then again my $100 Logitech MX Revolutino mouse's rubberized sides are flaking too...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] WMguy:
I had both types you are talking about. The snap on two piece was crap. The Seidio is VERY good quality. The inside is felt lined and the outside is high quality rubberized. It's very light too. Highly recommend.