[Mod] Webtop via HDMI without a Dock.

Fenny · Nov 22, 2011

What this mod does:

It removes the device ID string check from PortalApp, and enables the webtop option in DockService. Replacing these two apk files effectively allows the webtop to launch without proprietary hardware.

What this means to you:

Webtop mode over any HDMI without an expensive dock.

Installation:

Method 1: ADB install

Code:
Download the package here: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=791033&d=1321938181
First Get the files to the device and remount /system as rw:

Code:

adb push DockService.apk /mnt/sdcard/ adb push PortalApp.apk /mnt/sdcard/ adb shell su mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/system /system

Backup the original files:

Code:

mv /system/app/DockService.odex /system/app/DockService.odex.bak mv /system/app/PortalApp.odex /system/app/PortalApp.odex.bak cp /system/app/DockService.apk /system/app/DockService.apk.bak cp /system/app/PortalApp.apk /system/app/PortalApp.apk.bak

Copy the modded files over fix permissions and reboot:

Code:

cp /mnt/sdcard/DockService.apk /system/app cp /mnt/sdcard/PortalApp.apk /system/app chmod 644 /system/app/DockService.apk chmod 644 /system/app/PortalApp.apk reboot

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svtfmook · Nov 22, 2011

awesome job!

however, will this effect how the device currently interacts with the motorola docks (webtop, lapdock, car-dock, hd-dock, etc)

Fenny · Nov 22, 2011

The modifications to PortalApp will have no effect on that interaction whatsoever I have just removed the bit that checks to see if your dock is legit when the Webtop Launches. And the modification to DockService simply causes the mIsWebtopAllowed variable to return true.

In short everything will work the same, you'll just always have a webtop option in the Dock Picker Activity no matter what type of HDMI/Dock you have connected.

itguy28 · Nov 22, 2011

Excellent WORK!!!

Thanks i appreciate the work you did to make this happen!!! as soon as i get paid im buying you a beer!!!

halfevildruid · Nov 22, 2011

Used this mod on my OG ATRIX. Works great on it with a Bluetooth keyboard. Again good work.

voodoomurphy · Nov 22, 2011

silly question I'm sure but I have to ask: Does this require root?

zvnbadboy · Nov 23, 2011

Code:

mount -o remount,rw /system

Didn't work for me. Had to use this:

Code:

mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/system /system

Fenny · Nov 23, 2011

voodoomurphy said:
silly question I'm sure but I have to ask: Does this require root?

Yes, you'll need root.

sobesan · Nov 24, 2011

Is it just 720p for all or anyone got it going @1080?
Sent from soberstone mobile.

duke8804 · Nov 25, 2011

Mod works great Thanks. I just have one question. Is there a way to make the 4G connection work on webtop?

rdhoggattjr · Nov 25, 2011

sweet! thanks works great

kojitabe · Nov 26, 2011

Does this trick will enabling ethernet network?
Thanks

rdhoggattjr · Nov 26, 2011

sobesan said:
Is it just 720p for all or anyone got it going @1080?
Sent from soberstone mobile.

i just got it going at 720p, but i haven't played with it to much.

voodoomurphy · Nov 27, 2011

works great. Has anyone tried getting the full ubuntu or installing any .deb packages on i yet?

halfevildruid · Nov 28, 2011

duke8804 said:
Mod works great Thanks. I just have one question. Is there a way to make the 4G connection work on webtop?

Just enable tethering/mobile hotspots. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1330438.

Anyway after this turn on your mobile hotspots and and then connect your lapdock. It will run on your mobile broadband without a tethering plan. Now will you get a letter? I dunno.

voodoomurphy · Nov 28, 2011

Well... I've screwed up. I tried this from the Bionic Forum as a test: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1281722

and now my Atrix 2 will not load the web top. The M pulses and then nothing happens, the phone goes to sleep. I've tried a factory restore but that did not correct this. Any help would be appreciated.

halfevildruid · Nov 28, 2011

voodoomurphy said:
Well... I've screwed up. I tried this from the Bionic Forum as a test: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1281722

and now my Atrix 2 will not load the web top. The M pulses and then nothing happens, the phone goes to sleep. I've tried a factory restore but that did not correct this. Any help would be appreciated.

Were you able to flash the webtop restore through RSD and go back to stock webtop?

voodoomurphy · Nov 28, 2011

I have not tried that yet, I have been a little to afraid to given what happened the first time I tried using Bionic derived tools. I'm a Mac guy, so RSD is out of my reach right now. I will try it tonight at work.

jstrayy · Nov 28, 2011

can I flash via recovery?

the same way I did with the first Atrix? Please let me know, and thank you, don't wanna try and brick it.

halfevildruid · Nov 28, 2011

voodoomurphy said:
I have not tried that yet, I have been a little to afraid to given what happened the first time I tried using Bionic derived tools. I'm a Mac guy, so RSD is out of my reach right now. I will try it tonight at work.

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