Install android apps using TWRP and your smartphone!

TWRP has a built in file manager, I managed to install an apk using 3 apps and TWRP:
Requirements:
1.)Unlocked bootloader on the Wear device (This voids warranty)
2.)Obviously TWRP on Wear device
3.)A smartphone
4.)An Android Wear device
5.)Chrome on Wear
6.)Superbeam
7.)Es File Explorer on Wear

What I did is used Superbeam on my smartphone to send the apk to the wear device. To do this I disconnected my smartwatch from my smartphone and copied the ip address Superbeam created for the apk into chrome on the Wear device then allowed it to download the apk. Once it had downloaded the apk I used Es File Explorer on Wear to check if it was successful and successful it was. Then I booted the wear device into TWRP and moved/copied the apk into data/app (I used TWRP since Es File Explorer wasnt showing the directory data/app) then I chmoded the apk to 0644 and surprisingly when I rebooted it worked so im gonna try various apps using this method.

Using StageFright exploit to root VZW Note 4

Well, the topic pretty much says it all... so would it be possible to do such a thing? :3

Is someone maybe already looking into this?

Note 5 touchscreen sensitivity using 2 hands

Hey,
Is anyone experiencing this issue. I am coming from a S3 where it fit perfectly in both hands in landscape mode. The note 5 is thin and big and doesnt fit as nice. It kinda is a pain to hold and the edges are so thin they kinda hurt. I am sure a case will help this and plan on getting one very soon. The issue though seems to be too much sensitivity along the edges. I have read alot where there was not enough sensitivity in the s6 and edge variants and they even added in settings -> display -> increase touchscreen sensitivity. I dont see this option but why not include this to decrease or increase depending on the user's needs. Seems simple enough. I think this is locked into the settings and not configurable. If the fingers only slightly overhang it causes any touchscreen interactions in the middle to be slow or not work at all. I have little fingers so I am surprised big fingered people arent freaking out or maybe they will as the note 5 is sold more, i know its still a brand new phone and not alot of feedback yet. Anyways thought I would get the ball rolling on this. Any have any suggestions for fixing the issue and not giving me a work around (like hold it better etc..)
Thanks

3D movies using Kodi on Fire TV

Not sure if my issue is Kodi related or Fire TV related, but 3D MKVs (1080p SBS) do not work well on my Samsung TV in 3D mode through Kodi. They do display in 3D once I change the TV into that mode, but there's ghosting. Playing the MKV using the TV's built in Media Player has always worked fine. I suspect Kodi isn't converting the SBS video completely correct. OTOH, I had to calibrate the Fire TV due to my TV's overscan, so perhaps that has something to do with it? I'm not sure. Does anyone have any tips for getting 3D video to work?

Using HTC Uh Oh Protection to switch from Sprint To At&t to use net10

Has anyone been successful using Net10 on a AT&T M9.

I see that the AT&T has a free unlock method that I never used before seems a bit risky. I called AT&T to see if they will give me an unlock code for when I get the device seems like they will.

Toying with the idea to s-off and make the device a Unlocked version in hopes it will better my ability to use net10 and get faster updates.

Main question is in my area att has LTE when I get and unlock this M9 do I just add net10 apn. It's been awhile since I've done anything like this the sprint LG G2 to net10 was simple m9 doesn't seem that straight forward ..

Please shed some light if you are using straighttalk or net10 did you s-off and go right for the international ruu/Cid flash or did you just unlock the sim?

Also best apn for net10 would be sweet Google search shows old threads when LTE was newer.

Thank you for your input

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Anyone using the Black back on MB N6?

Thinking of doing the swap but would like to see it first.

Using Android as touchscreen monitor? Is there an app?

I have a Nexus 7 2012, and think the screen is great. It's a huge part of the reason I went with a tablet, rather than a computer. Unfortunately, there are some limitations that I really don't care for, and device capability is one of them.

I know that using a Febon HDMI UVC interface, it can be used as a monitor easily. I also know that there are apps that will allow you to use the tablet as a touchpad.

So the real question is, does an app exist that allows the touchscreen to be used to control a Windows machine, while displaying what the monitor output does? If not, how hard would something like this be to do?

Thanks!
Eric

Is it important to wipe all data to install custom recovery using flashify

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Anyone using sound mods?

Hey what's up? Wondering if anyone is using a sound quality mod other than viper. Like extremebeats or xtrememusic mod? If so tell me anything you have encountered, good and bad.

Softkeys disappear when using keyboard

So I have just noticed this morning when I'm texting....

Everytime I'm using the keyboard, the softkeys below (the back, home, task, and input method button) were... gone. Disappear. I don't know why, it was normal yesterday and I didn't do anything. It makes me kind of difficult everytime I have finished typing, because I have to tap on the screen, and cannot hide the keyboard using the back softkey. I have tried to restart twice, nothing changed. What is wrong? How do I get my softkeys back when I use the keyboard? I'm using the stock Lollipop 5.0.2, not rooted, and never did any modifications at all. Please, can anyone help me? thanks a lot. :( here i put a screenshot to show you what I mean.

I really do need answer to fix this. once again thanks a bunch!

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Using a dock from zooper instead of launcher dock

I'm currently using Nova Launcher and have recently purchased zooper, i have downloaded some themes, but I want to use a dock created in Zooper instead of Nova Launcher dock. How do I get the widget dock to stay where it should when swiping screens.

Wrong radio mode after using data toggle - no cellular

I have an xt1049 on Republic Wireless on 4.4.4. I was messing around with gravity box toggles and used the network mode toggle. I believe it originally said lte on the toggle. It now only says 3g or 2g. I have removed the toggle from quicksettings. The signal cluster shows I have no service or the radio is off.
I have found that using lte switcher and changing the radio to lte/cmda auto gives me cellular and full signal, but does not stick through a restart. When I open the app it says it's on wcdma.
I have root and an unlocked bootloader.
How can I fix this?

EDIT: I've solved it. I used the same network toggle in gravity box, but I found a setting in gb for using LTE and CDMA modes. I toggled the toggle until it was back at LTE and rebooted.

How to prevent specific apps from using data when signal is bad?

Some annoying apps use lots of mobile data when the signal is bad. Is there any tool could prevent a specific app from using data when the wifi signal isn't good?

[HELP] Unable to flash firmware on Xperia SP C5303 using flashtool

So, the problem is that Xperia SP was working nice on Carbon 4.4.4 but then I flashed a kernel with bad WiFi module. That had a builtin TWRP (I previously had CWM and backed up everything using CWM)... then I did a really bad thing. I renamed boot.img from CWM backup to boot.emmc.win (TWRP compatible) which subsequently flashed CWM and old kernel. I forgot to restore my SYSTEM as some kernel parts are there (I knew it wouldn't work but I had plan to restore it via CWM)

Then I rebooted into recovery but it didn't reboot. Instead it showed me Sony logo and red LED. Then black screen and repeats same. I learnt how to hard reboot and it did no good. I have unlocked bootloader and I'm trying the flashtool but it won't recognize my phone (I have installed C:\Flashtool\drivers\*) on Windows 10 but it didn't do any good either.. Now when I reboot into fastboot mode it shows me blue LED but isn't detected by flashtool;
Same is with the Flash Mode. Green LED but no connection. On the notifs panel on PC It shows that device not recognized. On Device manager it shows: Unknown USB device (Device descriptor request failed)

I wanna install the drivers but they're already done. I reinstalled them twice just for surety's sake... Any suggestions to install drivers and flash the firmware? I don't know much about Sony as this is not mine, this is a free device that no one uses in my family. I own jfltexx

Using kitkat Samsung keyboard on OC1?

hello folks I currently have OC1 rooted on my phone. the Samsung keyboard in OC1 is in a gray background with white keyboards in comparison to the kikat keyboard that was black background with lighter black keys. Is it possible to somehow bring the Samsung keyboard that's in kitkat to OC1?
Thanks for any help !

App using mic

Does anyone else get this when using video and if so, any idea what app is causing it and/or using the mic?

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[Q] How to unbrick? Keeps getting "failed" on odin and unable to to wipe Data using T

HI,

So yesterday after a security update, my note 2 stuck at boot logo "samsung." I tried to clear cache using TWRP but keeps getting FAILED to wipe, unable to recognizes SD card. I can boot into download mode and TWRP no problem. How can If ix this? I'm also getting unable to mount storage in TWRP and failed to flash using ODin.

Thanks and sorry for bad English.

[Q] Using Captivate as WIFI Ip security camera help needed

Hello XDA friends,
I have two captivate phones I want re-purpose to use as wifi security cameras using IP Webcam I have them fully setup and working with the app, but they seem to overheat and shut down after an hour or so. I also have two Galaxy 2 Skyrocket phones that I have done the same thing with them. They had the same problem with overheating, but I found this post which led me to remove the battery and solder power cord directly to the battery terminals of the phone. My understanding is that the constant recharging of the battery and the power needed to run the phone is causing the overheating, so by removing the battery and eliminating the charging to the battery equals less heat. That has worked for about two months , still working. I tried this with the captivate phones but for a reason I don't know the phones won't boot up without the battery even with power directly to the battery terminals of the phone. I have removed the back of the phone but I am unable to see where I might connect directly to power the phone without the battery. I'm hoping there are are some users on XDA that might have the technical knowledge to help me either with the overheating or the direct power connection. I appreciate any help. Thank you.
Sean

Using Bluetooth headphones and car Bluetooth.

I have Bluetooth headset i wear all day and my car has a Bluetooth hands-free.

Things get quirky when a call comes in. The car Bluetooth takes the call, which i don't really like but can live with i guess.

The problem i have is switching between Bluetooth devices at will. The iPhone lets you easily cycle between Bluetooth devices or the phone when a call comes in. The iPhone also cycles between all the devices in most podcast/media apps.

Are there any apps or settings that will allow me to easily cycle between Bluetooth devices at will? Tried soundabout but it didn't help.

Thanks for any suggestions!

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Using Verizon HTC ONE m9 in Japan

Hey guys,

I read that the phone is "global" and sim unlocked, but I am wondering whether or not it will work with softbank particularly? I read that the service bands are different, but I cannot find any other source other than one, but people do say it should work. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.