**Solved**Viber microphone working fix on ICS (all galaxy models)

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mcse_hst

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Hi All,

As of now I have confirmation from many users running different ICS ROMs on different galaxy models. :D


To summarize my changes to make Viber microphone work.

1)modified my build prop and replaced GT-I9000 with SGH-I9000.
2) Installed semaphore kernel 0.9.5b and fixed permissions from cwm.(optional)
3) Reboot your mobile.
4) Calls using Viber should work now. (This change will magically fix the microphone issue):p


You can use free application from market named 'build.prop editor'.

All the best with your testing.

Press thanks if this works for you. :thumbup:
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Games Fix
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Big thanks to artikeln, now we have another good source of information on fixing Viber (without breaking game) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24527729

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With this solution I have tested that Viber and games works

TO MAKE VIBER WORKS Thanks to mcse_hst, thaidroid and Mc.canos

- Modify build prop (i.e with Root Explorer, it is in System dir and with R/O) and replace "GT-I9000" in lines:
ro.product.model=Nexus S
ro.product.brand=Samsung
- Maybe it's necessary fix permissions [DALVIK & CWM] (in Advanced option)
- With this change, Viber works, and it looks that others app also (including games)
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Sent from my SGH-I9000 using xda premium.
 
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artikeln

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You are great

It's working perfectly in
- [4.0.4 IMM 30B base][ROM] EliteV7 Beta (20/03/2012) AOSP NEXUS S/4g

With Devil 1.1.6 and fix permissions, I'm sure that it works with other kernels without problems

Great job
 
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rulala

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edit build prop
replaced GT-I9000 to SGH-I9000
reboot
that will be ok:)

don't need to change kernel
don't need to fix permission(CWM)

you are really the man.
thanks!!!!!:)
 
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darklordkk

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Er

What exactly was "SOLVED" here?? :confused:

If you mean that Viber didn't work on ICS ROMs, that's old hat. Viber got updated close to a month ago that does work on ICS...:confused:

Am i missing something???
 
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rulala

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darklordkk said:
What exactly was "SOLVED" here?? :confused:

If you mean that Viber didn't work on ICS ROMs, that's old hat. Viber got updated close to a month ago that does work on ICS...:confused:

Am i missing something???
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yes

you really miss something

viber can work indeed, But when you call someone
He can't hear what you say ... Just you can hear his voice.
this is very worse

now ... Just edit build prop
Viber works perfectly:D
 
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fylim

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Have you tried telling the Viber folks about this ? From the sound of it, it may be a simple change on the app to fix this prob.
 
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DubelBoom

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fylim said:
Have you tried telling the Viber folks about this ? From the sound of it, it may be a simple change on the app to fix this prob.
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Viber team do know about this prob.
One from their team gave me this link (at an Israeli forum).
I suggested them to add also GT-I9000. I hope they will...

(I don't have SGS)
 
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mcse_hst

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DubelBoom said:
Viber team do know about this prob.
One from their team gave me this link (at an Israeli forum).
I suggested them to add also GT-I9000. I hope they will...

(I don't have SGS)
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I exchanged many mails with Viber team to make sure that they are aware of this work around.
As per my understanding, either they have problem with code related to GT-I9000 or they don't have this piece included in their code at all.

Hope to see a patched version from Viber team real soon. :p

Sent from Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) running ICS (AOKP build 28, semaphore kernel 0.9.5b)
 
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pawitp

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As I've said before, it's probably due to Viber using Samsung specific code. With this changed to an unknown device, they're using generic android code and it works. But now, don't complain that you can't install certain applications from the market because market won't recognize that you're a Galaxy S either!
 
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bshouse

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Modify Viber APK

I noticed that there is a res/raw/beta_devices.xml that lists the GT-I9000. I would like to try to change that instead of my build.props. Any recommendations on how I would go about this? I have tried to edit the file and "freshen" the zip, but it fails to install. May I could edit the installed app?

Thank for the input.




Brett
 
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    mcse_hst
    mcse_hst
    Hi All,

    As of now I have confirmation from many users running different ICS ROMs on different galaxy models. :D


    To summarize my changes to make Viber microphone work.

    1)modified my build prop and replaced GT-I9000 with SGH-I9000.
    2) Installed semaphore kernel 0.9.5b and fixed permissions from cwm.(optional)
    3) Reboot your mobile.
    4) Calls using Viber should work now. (This change will magically fix the microphone issue):p


    You can use free application from market named 'build.prop editor'.

    All the best with your testing.

    Press thanks if this works for you. :thumbup:
    -----------------------++--
    Games Fix
    -----------------------++--
    Big thanks to artikeln, now we have another good source of information on fixing Viber (without breaking game) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24527729

    ##########post contents #######
    With this solution I have tested that Viber and games works

    TO MAKE VIBER WORKS Thanks to mcse_hst, thaidroid and Mc.canos

    - Modify build prop (i.e with Root Explorer, it is in System dir and with R/O) and replace "GT-I9000" in lines:
    ro.product.model=Nexus S
    ro.product.brand=Samsung
    - Maybe it's necessary fix permissions [DALVIK & CWM] (in Advanced option)
    - With this change, Viber works, and it looks that others app also (including games)
    ###############

    Sent from my SGH-I9000 using xda premium.
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    Viber Team
    Viber Team
    kodorevi8ulis said:
    it's not a bug , just viber doesn't support custom roms :)
    i guess we must wait for a final cm9 for the <official> support
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    Hi all,
    Yes, we are aware of this problem, but please bare in mind that at this stage, as stated in the quote here, our policy is that we don't support Custom ROMs in general. We did say we would partially support CyanogenMod and MIUI ROMs, but only the official ones, released in the official CyanogenMod homepage.

    The reason that we can't implement this seemingly simple fix is that we can't keep track of ROM versions and keep adapting Viber time and time again to the "small" changes that ROM developers put in them, like this case.

    We are thrilled to see that mcse_hst found a solution, and that it's spreading now. However, unfortunately our policy remains so we can't devote resources to "keeping tracking" of daily versions of ROMs. We just can't afford it at this stage :(

    However, as we said, we're glad it's all fixed now :)
    We are still here though, and will keep showing presence on XDA to hear user reports and feedbacks.
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    Viber Team
    Viber Team
    All,

    We are thrilled to hear that the microphone problem on CM9 has indeed been solved. Enjoy the app, and as always, please feel free to contact us regarding any problem/suggestion you might have :)

    @Vertron -
    I apologize for my late response.
    Having to check Viber for messages (without it notifying you) is not expected behavior. As I mentioned previously, this *could* be due to an unstable internet connection or the very fact that you're running a Custom ROM.
    The next step for testing this issue is check whether or not it occurs on Stock ROM for you. If you decide that it's worth the test, and it the problem still persists on Stock, then I will direct you to our Support Team for further investigation of this issue :)
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    rulala
    ro.product.model
    ro.product.device
    They must be edit

    ro.build.product
    ro.product.name
    I am very Sure The TWo don't need to replace


    And who can tell me If we replace the GT-I9000 to SGH-I9000
    will Our phone happen some Unpredictable trobule ??:confused:
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    Viber Team
    Viber Team
    All,

    We are about to release our new version (Viber 2.2) hopefully within the next several days. Once available, we'd appreciate if you could let us know if the Force Close problem still persists.

    All that while, please bear in mind that Viber does not officially support Custom ROMs.
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