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[Q] unable to update manually, getting unsuccessful download.

Hello, I seem to be having a problem when I attempt to download update 2.3.3. Whenever I select the link it never works. The ending result is a message saying unsuccessful download. I've tried other websites only to have the same outcome. Here is some info about my phone that may help on the diagnosis. It was sent to samsung for a screen repair and at the time my NS was on 2.3.2. I received that update via ota. When i got it back it from repair it was on 2.3.0 and I believe the bootloader is now unlocked (when i turn it on the lock is unlocked at the bottom of the screen). I got 2.3.1 again ota recent;y and I'm on version GRH78. Thanks for any help you can offer.

I don't understand how you're getting "unsuccessful download." Are you downloading the .zip from your phone?

ya im doing it from my phone. am i way off and i should be using my comp?

That's why.. the browser is made in a way so that you can't download files.
To workaround this, download ASTRO from the market. Open ASTRO, go into preferences and scroll down and check the box "Enable Browser Downloads."
If you don't want to do that.. download it from the computer.
Rename to update.zip (unless its not stock recovery)
Put it on the root of sdcard (/sdcard/)
Unmount
Boot into recovery
Update from update.zip
Done.
Links to 2.3.3 are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967953
Press the thanks button if this helped you, its the least you can do
Enjoy.
And if you downloaded from the browser.. use ASTRO (or any file manager) and go into /sdcard/downloads/ and move the .zip to the root of sdcard and rename to update.zip

Cool, thanks. I'm going to give the Astro route a try. I'll post my results.

When I'm in astro and i press the rename button it doesn't seem to do anything. Like it wont let me rename it. Thanks again. and where abouts is that thanks button. It's probably right in front of me.

Is there away to completely delete the file in astro and start over. When i initially was trying to rename the file i hit new folder and named it update.zip. Now that folder seems to be amongst the rest of the those folders i downloaded. will that effect anything. Or if i go the comp way how do i find the internals of my phone (sdcard) to move the file in there. thanks

kresk said:
Is there away to completely delete the file in astro and start over. When i initially was trying to rename the file i hit new folder and named it update.zip. Now that folder seems to be amongst the rest of the those folders i downloaded. will that effect anything. Or if i go the comp way how do i find the internals of my phone (sdcard) to move the file in there. thanks
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You don't need to redownload. You're just wasting bandwidth. Use another file manager or mount it via usb and rename to update.zip and move to root of sdcard
To rename:
Long press the zip. Edit. Rename.
Not hard. Just calm down. Its not a race
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Using Astro i finally figured out how to rename the file to update.zip but i can't figure out how to put it on the root of my sdcard. I've been long pressing the renamed file and then edit and i press move. It says it's moving the file (no idea where it's going) but I'm not given an option of where to put it.

kresk said:
Using Astro i finally figured out how to rename the file to update.zip but i can't figure out how to put it on the root of my sdcard. I've been long pressing the renamed file and then edit and i press move. It says it's moving the file (no idea where it's going) but I'm not given an option of where to put it.
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Long press the .zip -> Edit -> Move -> Press Back [the button on your phone] on the top left (update.zip should be in /mnt/sdcard/download/), go to the point until it says /mnt/sdcard when you're there .. on the top there are a set of buttons.
Paste, Home, Up, Multi,Edit Arrows... press paste
And please give me some thanks. Or I'll stop responding to this :\ its the least you can do for me helping you. Much appreciated.

Sorry on the late thanks. I'd press it twice if i could. Going to give this a try, hope it works Don't mean to break topic but i was wondering if it's ok to do this update recovery process while it's charging via wall socket. Or should recharge and then proceed.

kresk said:
Sorry on the late thanks. I'd press it twice if i could. Going to give this a try, hope it works Don't mean to break topic but i was wondering if it's ok to do this update recovery process while it's charging via wall socket. Or should recharge and then proceed.
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Nope it shouldn't matter. I actually recommend doing the process while its plugged in, especially if its at a low battery percentage rate. Because if its doing this process and your battery is low and it decides to shut off. You might possibly brick your device (speculating).
Not that I'm trying to scare you of bricking your device. Nexus S is pretty secure, haven't heard a single report of a legit brick. It's really hard to brick this phone.

It's official, Currently running 2.3.3!! Thanks a million.. ps. In regards to the discussions involving this update and the screen colors changing. I feel compelled to mention that I prefer the new look, which is very subtle. Whether it's just my specific phone that looks better or my personal preference, the colors are definitely more natural. Thanks again man, peace.

kresk said:
It's official, Currently running 2.3.3!! Thanks a million.. ps. In regards to the discussions involving this update and the screen colors changing. I feel compelled to mention that I prefer the new look, which is very subtle. Whether it's just my specific phone that looks better or my personal preference, the colors are definitely more natural. Thanks again man, peace.
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Anytime. Enjoy, Glad I could help!
theres always more customizations if you modify your kernel with Voodoo Color + Sound. Voodoo Sound is quite amazing, so if you're ever feeling adventurous theres always more to try out!

[MOD] GB Wifi improvement! [CWM Flashable Added!]

Hey guys! I've been mucking around in a few ROMs lately, and I've found quite a substantial wifi improvement in this-
**If you are running a ROM based on official kj6 you won't see much improvement if at all, as its based on
it. Its mostly for the people who like their pre final roms too much to switch.**
**Users on 2.3.4 and below are reporting boot loop issues after install, I am looking into a resolution. Roms based on 2.3.5 and up should be fine with this! **
Attached will be two zipped files, the .zip is a CWM package, the .7z is a more raw package you can manually push, or insert into a ROM.
CWM: Download the .zip to your SD, Flash like any other package.
Without flashing:
Replace the wifi folder in System/etc with the one in the .7z below. (You could use Root Explorer or Super manager; Thanks nazcalito)
atb1183 said:
in case anyone wants detailed instructions, here's how i did it.
downloaded androzip to extract .7z file.
used ES explorer. root and system access (mount as rw)
rename existing /system/etc/wifi folder to /system/etc/wifi.bk
copy the extracted wifi folder to /system/etc
long press and chose property
change permission to rwx r-x r-x (to match old folder)
unmount system access (in settings menu of ES explorer)
reboot
wifi scanner used to show -95db at far edge of upstairs corner of house. now get -75. similarly for front and back yard
Great work finding this.
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Its that simple! I've seen incredible improvements using this with the Octane and BSGS4g ROMs. I typically get ~1-2 bars in my room at home, I've got 4 now. I normally can't even reach the front door at work without dropping wifi, today I was outside about 30 feet from the doors with 2 bars. Just examples. Anyone care to test this out on other ROMs??
Because it is almost a mandatory statement, though EXTREMELY unlikely...
I am not responsible for any damage you may do to your device.

Does this improve kj6? Or just pre final roms that had crap wifi.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App

Is there a way to apply this to existing installed rom? without having to flash the rom again.
Nonetheless thanks for your work!

camalus said:
Does this improve kj6? Or just pre final roms that had crap wifi.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App
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Just pre final roms like octane, etc. If you are running a ROM based on official kj6 you won't see much improvement if at all, as its based on
it. Its mostly for the people who like their pre final roms too much to switch.
Sorry, I should have stated that in op lol
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App

sparkling said:
Is there a way to apply this to existing installed rom? without having to flash the rom again.
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Why would you have to flash the rom again? Just replace the wi fi folder using something like root explorer (costs money) or super manager (free)

nazcalito said:
Why would you have to flash the rom again? Just replace the wi fi folder using something like root explorer (costs money) or super manager (free)
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I was going to say the same, thanks! ;P

ES file explorer has a root feature in it's settings too

I actually see a big difference with the official kj6 rom. With that said, would I be able to extract the files from that into the other roms? What rom is the wifi based off of that you have here?

If i were to replace this new wifi folder after the changed with my old wifi folder back up will the changes be reversed and do i have to restart after doing this?

I applied your wifi folder (delete and copy) to ICBINB KI3. Wifi now turns on, searches for about 30 seconds, finds nothing, then turns wifi off.
Any ideas?
-before someone trolls, yes there is wifi present.

digitallure said:
I actually see a big difference with the official kj6 rom. With that said, would I be able to extract the files from that into the other roms? What rom is the wifi based off of that you have here?
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This is based off of the official KJ6 source.

Mizun0h said:
I applied your wifi folder (delete and copy) to ICBINB KI3. Wifi now turns on, searches for about 30 seconds, finds nothing, then turns wifi off.
Any ideas?
-before someone trolls, yes there is wifi present.
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I was having that issue when I was just copying the contents and pasting it into the file, instead of just dragging and dropping it =X No clue what the crap caused it for me.
Also which method did you do? The flashing or pushing it with an explorer? You may need to reboot after pushing it with an app (Haven't personally tested it that way)

tehgyb said:
This is based off of the official KJ6 source.
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Got cha!..
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can't seem to add it to Valhalla because the rom is signed should I push it?

digitallure said:
Got cha!..
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can't seem to add it to Valhalla because the rom is signed should I push it?
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You could yeah.

ahh nice work! Using octaine

works great on Valhalla 1.3.2
in case anyone wants detailed instructions, here's how i did it.
downloaded androzip to extract .7z file.
used ES explorer. root and system access (mount as rw)
rename existing /system/etc/wifi folder to /system/etc/wifi.bk
copy the extracted wifi folder to /system/etc
long press and chose property
change permission to rwx r-x r-x (to match old folder)
unmount system access (in settings menu of ES explorer)
reboot
wifi scanner used to show -95db at far edge of upstairs corner of house. now get -75. similarly for front and back yard
Great work finding this.

atb1183 said:
in case anyone wants detailed instructions, here's how i did it.
downloaded androzip to extract .7z file.
used ES explorer. root and system access (mount as rw)
rename existing /system/etc/wifi folder to /system/etc/wifi.bk
copy the extracted wifi folder to /system/etc
long press and chose property
change permission to rwx r-x r-x (to match old folder)
unmount system access (in settings menu of ES explorer)
reboot
wifi scanner used to show -95db at far edge of upstairs corner of house. now get -75. similarly for front and back yard
Great work finding this.
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Thanks! If you don't mind I'll add this to the OP so people can find your directions easier.

no problem
glad to contribute

Just my opinion... Why not make it into a zip file and reupload to make it more simple .
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA Premium App

Light-라이트 said:
Just my opinion... Why not make it into a zip file and reupload to make it more simple .
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA Premium App
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Lol I just zipped it on the fly, didnt even think that alot of people wont have 7z ;P
Its in OP for you man lol

[Q] Boot animation won't work

SGT 2 7.0 , rooted it last night with the tutorial here, cm10
Root checker says its good and I can install root apps
I'm dieing to install a custom boot animation and the moving the zip file into system/media folder just isn't working. I believe the other suggestion was to move the zip file, it Root Explorer, into the data/local folder thats not working either
Someone help a poor noob? Hey, I'm not that bad, I got this far on my own

As far as I know, the kernel maker has to support this feature, and it's not in the stock ROM. You have to go CM or similar for this feature.
Posted from my Galaxy Tab with CM10

hmm
MultipleMonomials said:
As far as I know, the kernel maker has to support this feature, and it's not in the stock ROM. You have to go CM or similar for this feature.
Posted from my Galaxy Tab with CM10
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I'm pretty sre I'm on Cm10

Sorry, didn't see that. Use ES file explorer for the copying, it has good error messages. Make sure to enable mounting system in ES settings. You may need to download "mount system rw" from Play Store. You could also download Rom Toolbox Pro, which will do it for you, but it costs something like $5.
Posted from my Galaxy Tab with CM10

meh
no luck there either and they make it look so easy haha. ah well, thanks anyways

donniegalaxy2 said:
no luck there either and they make it look so easy haha. ah well, thanks anyways
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Okay this could be a couple of things...
First if your new animation is already named bootanimation.zip it won't let you overwrite the existing one. Delete the existing CM10 bootanimation.zip file in the system/media directory. Now you should be able to move the new animation file to the target directory.
If that doesn't work make sure ES File Explorer has the rights to make these changes.
Go to ES File explorer settings.
3rd from the bottom it says root settings.
Click on that and check all 4 things in the next menu.
Super User should prompt you allow access for ES File Explorer. Grant it.
Reboot.
Now you should be able to move the file you want to the media folder in the system partition.
After you put in the new file you may have to update the file permissions as well. I forget what they are supposed to be but I usually just check everything as read/write for all permissions options on bootanimations.
If none of that works...I dunno...come back with more specific errors you are encountering. Specific error messages, etc.

sheesh
I've done every instruction, followed them to the letter and the default boot ani won't even go away although i can find no hint of any boot ani files anywhere. it appears to function as it should, deletes the files, moves the new ones, file permissions are ok... there's just no change whatsoever, it's kind of baffling. my tablet may be possessed by he devil.

Waitwaitwait. You're saying there is NO bootanimation.zip in /system/media and it still has the stock bootanimation? Try doing a system-wide search for bootanimation.zip using CM file manager. If it does come up, note its location. If there is no bootanimation.zip in the correct folder, Android will play one hardcoded into the kernel, an image of flashing "android" text. So if there is no animation in the right place and you still see the stock CM one, you are putting it in the wrong place.
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wowzers!
OK, so I realized that I didn't have cm file browser and did a search and finally did the nightly update. What a trip that was. It got stuck on the boot ani and wouldn't shut off or anything so I had to wait for the damn thing to run its battery dead. It starts and definatly has a different ani now. The whole new layout is messing me up bad, took me several hours just to get back online.
I have even more questions now.
BTW I'm on android version 4.1.4 now I believe.
For instance, apparently I still have all my apps installed because if I go to the store it says so and won't let me download them but I can't find them anywhere.
And some how I disabled that bar on the bottom that allows me to go back or switch windows and if I go into a program I can't get out of it because I can't switch windows.
HELP! AAAAAIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEE!

ok
I got the window switcher bar back, it was extended desktop option. Still can't see these apps I supposedly have instslled.

Oops. Sorry about that.
Posted from my Galaxy Tab with CM10
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If you have a titanium or cwm backup, wipe data and restore it.
Posted from my Galaxy Tab with CM10

Try using ROM Toolbox Lite, it's a free app. It worked for me.

In Lineage OS 13 it's possible...
Like mentioned above - in LOS 13 from AndroidAndi it's possible to change/overwrite the existing bootanimation.zip contained in system/media. Done here with a nice Aurora Borealis bootanimation

Volume mod

I took this volume mod from the t-mobile note 3 section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469463
we cant install a zip from a custom recover but we can take the file and copy it to the system folder manually. worked perfectly for me using root explorer.
Please make sure to backup ur original file before replacing with the new modded file. after install restart ur phone and get ready for some increased volume lol.

Audigy187 said:
I took this volume mod from the t-mobile note 3 section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469463
we cant install a zip from a custom recover but we can take the file and copy it to the system folder manually. worked perfectly for me using root explorer.
Please make sure to backup ur original file before replacing with the new modded file. after install restart ur phone and get ready for some increased volume lol.
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Thank you for sharing this. For me, with custom equalizer settings the Note 3's volume takes a hit.
EDIT: Argh. Never-mind, It doesn't work with my bluetooth headphones.

I can edit any volume spectrum on the file if you need help...just remember to open that zip file.. And simply backup old file and replace it with the new higher volume file..change permission and owner...and reboot....My phone is insane loud now...
My ear piece seemed so low..and now it's extremely loud...

wish777 said:
I can edit any volume spectrum on the file if you need help...just remember to open that zip file.. And simply backup old file and replace it with the new higher volume file..change permission and owner...and reboot....My phone is insane loud now...
My ear piece seemed so low..and now it's extremely loud...
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Can you change the volume for bluetooth?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using xda app-developers app

archie87 said:
Can you change the volume for bluetooth?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using xda app-developers app
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Did you try the mod the op linked the thread too? I used the medium loud version and was plenty loud for me..but if it's not for you I can make it a little louder for ya..post your file here and I'll touch it up for ya..

wish777 said:
Did you try the mod the op linked the thread too? I used the medium loud version and was plenty loud for me..but if it's not for you I can make it a little louder for ya..post your file here and I'll touch it up for ya..
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Are you using wireless headphones? I tried all three files and there was no difference. I am connected via apt-x so perhaps the mod only boosts SBC volume and not apt-x? I am not sure.
Ideally I would just like the Bluetooth volume boosted. I don't really need the others. I attached my file. Thanks!

archie87 said:
Are you using wireless headphones? I tried all three files and there was no difference. I am connected via apt-x so perhaps the mod only boosts SBC volume and not apt-x? I am not sure.
Ideally I would just like the Bluetooth volume boosted. I don't really need the others. I attached my file. Thanks!
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I only edited the "Headset Rx device" to 2.70.5% There seems to be no values within bluetooth like you said, but it seems to revert back to headset sbc settings....so lets try this. I don't have a bluetooth to test this on.
KEEP A BACKUP.....Just in case ok...
https://db.tt/RJQTzei4

wish777 said:
I only edited the "Headset Rx device" to 2.70.5% There seems to be no values within bluetooth like you said, but it seems to revert back to headset sbc settings....so lets try this. I don't have a bluetooth to test this on.
KEEP A BACKUP.....Just in case ok...
https://db.tt/RJQTzei4
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Thanks. So...I named my old with .bak at the end and copied the new one but now my phone won't boot past the AT&T logo. I had changed to the correct permissions and everything. The original is on the phone but I also attached it above. Question is; How do I get it back on my phone or restore the one on there?

You can use flash Gordon to flash these.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using xda app-developers app

I'm guessing all I need to do is somehow flash the one file but how do I this since I can't boot?

can i use it on stock rom?

oreizinho said:
can i use it on stock rom?
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I don't see why not.
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Archie87 the file I sent above was just to copy and paste where your old file was...Did it make the bluetooth louder?
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archie87 said:
I'm guessing all I need to do is somehow flash the one file but how do I this since I can't boot?
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What did you do for the phone not to boot up am curious? If all you did was just copy the volume file I posted for you it was nothing more then I edited the headset rx volume just a little more then stock..Didn't change or mess with any other volumes...Very weird that happened or did you flash the files from the link the op has? No one has to flash ANYTHING just side load it...

wish777 said:
Archie87 the file I sent above was just to copy and paste where your old file was...Did it make the bluetooth louder?
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What did you do for the phone not to boot up am curious? If all you did was just copy the volume file I posted for you it was nothing more then I edited the headset rx volume just a little more then stock..Didn't change or mess with any other volumes...Very weird that happened or did you flash the files from the link the op has? No one has to flash ANYTHING just side load it...
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I removed the .txt because I didn't see a .txt file in the folder. Lol. It's working now, I was able to flash MJ5 via the MJ5 restore thread. Bluetooth is as it has been though. Should I try again? =X

archie87 said:
I removed the .txt because I didn't see a .txt file in the folder. Lol. It's working now, I was able to flash MJ5 via the MJ5 restore thread. Bluetooth is as it has been though. Should I try again? =X
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idk...Your Dangerous lmao
Just make sure the file is the same type...I just uploaded it to dropbox i didn't zip the file i don't believe the file typed changed...As long as the files type is the same,,,MAKE A BACKUP FIRST..then copy or move the file over to where it belongs change permissions and owner then reboot...Should be fine...Im curious if it did change the Bluetooth volume though

wish777 said:
idk...Your Dangerous lmao
Just make sure the file is the same type...I just uploaded it to dropbox i didn't zip the file i don't believe the file typed changed...As long as the files type is the same,,,MAKE A BACKUP FIRST..then copy or move the file over to where it belongs change permissions and owner then reboot...Should be fine...Im curious if it did change the Bluetooth volume though
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Lol. :silly:
The size is different from the default file too however, 98kb vs 158kb. When I click your dropbox link it shows the correct file but when I download it, it's a .txt file. I have a feeling it's going to have the same effect so I'm wary to try again.

archie87 said:
Lol. :silly:
The size is different from the default file too however, 98kb vs 158kb. When I click your dropbox link it shows the correct file but when I download it, it's a .txt file. I have a feeling it's going to have the same effect so I'm wary to try again.
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I believe I saved your file,ill just zip it for you then extract it..then copy and paste it in the right folder...change permission and owner and reboot...
Question that is strange my file is 158kb in my system/etc. As well? When I extracted your zip that file was smaller for some reason?
Let me confirm..Your on AT&T Samsung note 3 correct? I'll just copy mine straight out of my phone and hopefully change that value that will increase Bluetooth.
Try this one...see if you think you notice a change in Bluetooth volume..if so then I can change it higher.. https://db.tt/RJQTzei4

wish777 said:
I believe I saved your file,ill just zip it for you then extract it..then copy and paste it in the right folder...change permission and owner and reboot...
Question that is strange my file is 158kb in my system/etc. As well? When I extracted your zip that file was smaller for some reason?
Let me confirm..Your on AT&T Samsung note 3 correct? I'll just copy mine straight out of my phone and hopefully change that value that will increase Bluetooth.
Try this one...see if you think you notice a change in Bluetooth volume..if so then I can change it higher.. https://db.tt/RJQTzei4
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Ok this time the file is the right size but it still insists on adding .txt. I removed it, copied to the folder and it worked but I don't notice a difference. I am indeed using AT&T note 3 btw.

archie87 said:
Ok this time the file is the right size but it still insists on adding .txt. I removed it, copied to the folder and it worked but I don't notice a difference. I am indeed using AT&T note 3 btw.
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Ok..thanks for testing the file...I mailed the op who modded the first volume file. Maybe he will know how to raise the Bluetooth volume.. I tried ;(

wish777 said:
Ok..thanks for testing the file...I mailed the op who modded the first volume file. Maybe he will know how to raise the Bluetooth volume.. I tried ;(
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Thank you for trying. I'm actually ditching the bluetooth headphones because they're not working properly anyway.

(LG V20, T-Mobile) Change Emoji from stock when rooted

Thought i'd put this on it's own thread so it doesn't get lost in the sea of comments where i put it originally. Mods, if this belongs somewhere else please move.
For anyone wanting to change their emoji and not sure if you want to use that switcher app, its very simple. Install ES file explorer (i can't imagine most of you don't already have it) and go to system/fonts and locate "NoToColorEmojii.ttf" and rename it to your liking (i just renamed it with NoToColorEmojii_OLD.ttf). Then download a replacement TTF emoji file, i used this one :
http://www.mediafire.com/file/oe85f3h5mj0731k/NotoColorEmoji.ttf
NEW WORKING LINK POSTED
download it and put it in the same folder the old one is in, reboot your phone, and viola, you're good to go.
Hope this helps!

YES! Thank You for doing this.
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Thought i'd put this on it's own thread so it doesn't get lost in the sea of comments where i put it originally. Mods, if this belongs somewhere else please move.
For anyone wanting to change their emoji and not sure if you want to use that switcher app, its very simple. Install ES file explorer (i can't imagine most of you don't already have it) and go to system/fonts and locate "NoToColorEmojii.ttf" and rename it to your liking (i just renamed it with NoToColorEmojii_OLD.ttf). Then download a replacement TTF emoji file, i used this one :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3n...ew?usp=sharing
download it and put it in the same folder the old one is in, reboot your phone, and viola, you're good to go.
Hope this helps!
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File no longer exists...

Give me a sec I'll get a new link up

Kief_haring said:
YES! Thank You for doing this.
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File no longer exists...
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Can you try that again? I think its just that it looks that way cause you can't preview this file. there should still be a DL button.

thatisandwas said:
Can you try that again? I think its just that it looks that way cause you can't preview this file. there should still be a DL button.
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Same thing. Google is saying the file isn't there...

Kief_haring said:
Same thing. Google is saying the file isn't there...
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Not sure why my google drive links keep dying! Posted up with a new host, should be good to go. Sorry about that!

Much better! Thank you!
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thatisandwas said:
Not sure why my google drive links keep dying! Posted up with a new host, should be good to go. Sorry about that!
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No worries, Thanks for even posting/hosting!

Can we have a screenshot for these emojis? Which ones are they even? These are the ones I'm using currently, which are the new Samsung emojis.

Anyone have the Samsung emojis?
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Do we need to be rooted??

Deeemm79 said:
Do we need to be rooted??
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Can't edit system files otherwise.
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bigmase23 said:
Anyone have the Samsung emojis?
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Here ya go [emoji6] ..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pk62q5f7nqxjvdg/NotoColorEmoji.ttf?dl=0
Also here's the iPhone emojis if anyone wants them..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ctkugoahd75m31u/NotoColorEmoji.ttf?dl=0
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Im rooted and still cant edit system files. I re-ran the recowvery script, and when i got to TWRP, I swiped to allow changes to the system partition. Then flashed no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip then flashed SuperSu.
I am certain about root priviliges. SuperSU prompts me when root is required, and I am using a custom rom.
I used a script in the app RomManager to mount system RW to no avail.
I am using ES File Manager. I dont understand this, so any help is appreciated. Thanks

sduffy89 said:
Im rooted and still cant edit system files. I re-ran the recowvery script, and when i got to TWRP, I swiped to allow changes to the system partition. Then flashed no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip then flashed SuperSu.
I am certain about root priviliges. SuperSU prompts me when root is required, and I am using a custom rom.
I used a script in the app RomManager to mount system RW to no avail.
I am using ES File Manager. I dont understand this, so any help is appreciated. Thanks
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I'm not a noob by any stretch but I'm feeling like one again with this LG stuff so just to clarify this is basically just a guess, but if you're positive you have root access then it sounds like the problem could be with the file explorer you're using. I don't use es file explorer myself so if it is the problem I couldn't tell you why, but I use solid explorer and I haven't had any issues with modifying system files. Anyway just thought I'd throw it out there in case you haven't already tried with a different file explorer. Hope it helps
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jeep447 said:
I'm not a noob by any stretch but I'm feeling like one again with this LG stuff so just to clarify this is basically just a guess, but if you're positive you have root access then it sounds like the problem could be with the file explorer you're using. I don't use es file explorer myself so if it is the problem I couldn't tell you why, but I use solid explorer and I haven't had any issues with modifying system files. Anyway just thought I'd throw it out there in case you haven't already tried with a different file explorer. Hope it helps
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That's good advice. My first thought exactly. I think the real problem was i had assumed the rom came with Busybox already installed. I installed Busybox when scripts for read/write access wouldnt run in apps that required it. Now things work perfectly.

sduffy89 said:
That's good advice. My first thought exactly. I think the real problem was i had assumed the rom came with Busybox already installed. I installed Busybox when scripts for read/write access wouldnt run in apps that required it. Now things work perfectly.
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It's funny because I had a similar problem when I first installed Adaway because it would download the updated host but it kept failing to install, and then it finally dawned on me when I was doing something else that required busybox that it wasn't already installed because for some reason I also had just assumed it was. Anyway I'm glad to hear you got it figured out ?
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jeep447 said:
It's funny because I had a similar problem when I first installed Adaway because it would download the updated host but it kept failing to install, and then it finally dawned on me when I was doing something else that required busybox that it wasn't already installed because for some reason I also had just assumed it was. Anyway I'm glad to hear you got it figured out ?
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Okay. I can change the file of the original .tff to *_OLD.tff but cant copy and paste the new one to the /system/fonts directory because its a "read only directory". Yet ES File Explorer says Readable and Writable.
Any ideas i can try?

sduffy89 said:
Okay. I can change the file of the original .tff to *_OLD.tff but cant copy and paste the new one to the /system/fonts directory because its a "read only directory". Yet ES File Explorer says Readable and Writable.
Any ideas i can try?
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Try solid explorer.. that's what I use..

So i tried this deal and even after renaming and replacing i get no emogi anymore. Check picture attached. And renaming back old to normal did not help either. I did a factory reset and emoji still missing. Can some help. Thanks