[UTIL] DeSense, Cleanup, NEW MainVer fix, + more ** [v9 updated 3/8]

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I Am Marino

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So as long as I don't try to install ICS notifications on a 3.11 ROM, I should be fine?
I believe there's still issues with the whole DeSense tool in general on CleanROM.
 

Insidious

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Now you tell me -_-.... I'm stuck, If I boot into fastboot it wants to install the ROM's kernel because of a ROM bug, HOPEFULLY I made a nandroid!

W00t tried v9 and I think I fixed it!!
 
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danutzz

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I can't get the DeSense tool to work on any of the new builds period, it just hangs and I get issues all over.

what do you mean by hangs? Are you getting an error message?

newer versions of this tool are using busy box to mount system and root directories; if your ROM doesn't have busy box it wont be able to run the commands

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danutzz

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It can't see my device at all.

Sent from my ADR6425LVW

the script is using all adb commands, there is no special programming involved. If adb can't see your phone then you might have missed one of the following:

-Install latest HTC drivers
-Plug in USB as "charge only"
-In the development settings menu, make sure "USB debugging"is checked on

Let me know if you still have problems

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I Am Marino

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Still having issues, I'm just gonna wait for a new version of the tool and a new version of another ROM, I'm happy where I'm at otherwise.

Sent from my ADR6425LVW
 

contactwajeeh

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the script is using all adb commands, there is no special programming involved. If adb can't see your phone then you might have missed one of the following:

-Install latest HTC drivers
-Plug in USB as "charge only"
-In the development settings menu, make sure "USB debugging"is checked on

Let me know if you still have problems

Sent from my Rezound
Hey mate,

My status bar is gone. Can you please guide me in the right way please? I used the 8th option please help me...
 

danutzz

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Hey mate,

My status bar is gone. Can you please guide me in the right way please? I used the 8th option please help me...

If you have a root exploring (ES File Explorer or the like) app you can simply move the 2 apk's, SystemUI.apk and Setting.apk from /system/app/bkup/ into /system/app/

or use the two adb shell commands below

Code:
adb shell mv /system/app/bkup/SystemUI.apk /system/app/
adb shell mv /system/app/bkup/Settings.apk /system/app/
 

contactwajeeh

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If you have a root exploring (ES File Explorer or the like) app you can simply move the 2 apk's, SystemUI.apk and Setting.apk from /system/app/bkup/ into /system/app/

or use the two adb shell commands below

Code:
adb shell mv /system/app/bkup/SystemUI.apk /system/app/
adb shell mv /system/app/bkup/Settings.apk /system/app/
I was able to restore it. But i wanted to use the settings & systemUI apk from the cm9. Please help me...
 

danutzz

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I was able to restore it. But i wanted to use the settings & systemUI apk from the cm9. Please help me...

open the rom zip go to /system/app/ in the zip file, extract the Settings.apk and SystemUI.apk from the zip. Place those two files on your phone, then move them to the /system/app/ on your phone using root explorer.

Note that not all Settings.apk and SystemUI.apk's are compatible with every rom.
 

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    "So easy, a caveman can do it"

    AS ALWAYS use at your own risk. Not responsible for anything that might happen to your phone.

    Updated DeSense for both, ICS and GB, roms. Changes are NO LONGER permanent.

    What can I use this for?:

    - set your mainver to accept any of the rezound PH*.zip files while using bootloader
    - change look and feel of your rom from sense to something else
    - remove extra apps not needed to use your phone
    - install apps you need before logging into market
    - easily reboot into recovery/bootloader w/o pulling the battery
    - block ads
    - fix bluetooth on ICS roms


    Instructions:
    ** Must ALREADY be rooted before running (htc Dev Unlock)**
    - HTC Drivers must be installed on PC
    - USB Debugging turned on for phone
    - Connect via usb and charge only
    - extract zip somewhere and double click DeSense_v#.bat
    - Choose option in menu
    Extra steps (recommended)
    - Prior to de-sense, log in to all your accounts and setup the intial syncing because you may not be able to once you have de-sensed. Syncing should work after you de-sense if you do this...
    Optional:
    - Nandroid backup your phone in case you run into issues.

    Available options:
    **1** DeSense for both ICS and GB
    Removes Sense UI. Must have a launcher already installed!!!

    **2** Fix Bluetooth on ICS roms
    Thx to JoelZ. Click here and thank/donate!

    **3** Restore
    Restores all of the original apk's you have removed using this util

    **4** Install apps (choice menu)
    Included apps are:
    - wifi tether
    - es file explorer
    - titanium backup
    - Swype
    - Nova Launcher (ICS Only)

    **5** Remove more HTC, Verizon & google extras
    Now removes even more apps!!! If you need something back that this removed, you can use any root exploring program to move the apk from /system/bkup/ to /system/

    **6** Change Mainver to universal
    Will set your MainVer to "1.00.000.0". This should allow you to install any rom's boot image without getting a mainver error.
    Big thanks to drellisdee. Click here to thank/donate!

    **7** Remove HTC Lockscreen
    Removes HTC circle lockscreen and reverts to default android (NOTE: See Troubleshooting/Issues below, before performing this option*.)

    **8** Install ICS notification bar and settings (!!!do not use!!!)
    do not use this option as most of (if not all) the newer roms will not be based off the 3.0.11


    **9** Install ad-block hosts file
    This will block ads in your browser(s) and apps. Must reboot to take effect.

    **0** Reboot (choice menu)
    Reboot options
    - into bootloader
    - into recovery
    - or normal

    Change Log:
    v7 -Changed ICS launcher to nova launcher
    -Changed settings.apk to a stable one tweaked by romanbb
    -Added "flash boot.img" option (use caution)
    v7_1 - No longer deleting files, making a backup instead.
    - No longer removing htc video (apk)
    - Made flashing a boot.img even easier and fail proof
    - No longer installing swype/wifi on system (applications were not opening on some roms also gives u ability to uninstall them)
    v8 - Updated with new options
    - No longer removing htc video (for real this time :p)
    v8_1 - Made instructions clearer for new 4.0.3 builds
    - correctly mounting system for option 8
    v9 - Removing more extra apps that might be on your phone
    - Added TiBu, ES File Explorer
    - Updated wifi tether, nova launcher
    - removed go launcher, mms, and contacts apks because of confusion (use v8.1) if you want those apks

    Troubleshooting/Known Issues:
    Wifi tether isn't working
    - Open the app go to
    settings > change device profile > "Samsung Galaxy Nesus (CDMA/LTE)"
    settings > change setup method > "Netd (master)"
    settings > check "Routing Fix"

    I get error messages after removing HTC extras, Verizon/Google exras, etc
    - Reboot your phone!!!

    HTC Lockscreen no longer has shortcuts
    - No fix available

    *Need to unlock phone to answer calls
    - No fix available, if this is a problem DO NOT uninstall HTC lockscreen

    **Cannot click "About" & "ROM Control" in ICS settings
    - No fix available, if this is a problem DO NOT install ICS notification and settings

    **System UI crashes after boot
    - No fix available, if this is a problem DO NOT install ICS notification and settings
    - It only crashes once after boot, other than that I have not seen it crash again.

    Download Link:

    v9
    Download v9 Here

    v8.1
    Download v8.1 Here
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    +1 I haven't been able to track it down either.

    I found the missing package is "com.htc.opensense". I'm not to sure what else this enables but I still have a de-sensed ui. I will create a batch file for easy use.
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    Dl link not working. Sent pm to op. Waiting.

    DL link dead? Anyone mind sharing a 7.1 link

    Sent from my ADR6425LVW using xda premium

    added mirror link for those having trouble with min.us download
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    Change line 176 from this:

    root\adb install root\rootwireless_tether_2_0_7.apk

    to this:

    root\adb install root\wireless_tether_2_0_7.apk



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    I went back to gingerbread can i just remove the apps from the de-sensing program and start all over again? and what about the ics icons in the status bar will i need to wait for a fix from you?

    You can use any option except the ones that are ICS only. i.e. the status bar/settings option (8).


    You think you can fix the messaging app to have MMS working please, cause MMS works with gosms, and even the Sense sms app, but not with asop. Thanks.

    I'm not familiar w/ java/android programming, I have only just started by creating adb batch files. I will not be able to fix the ICS mms.apk. If someone has an apk for 4.0.3.1 then I will add it to the script.