[APP][ROOT] Google Talk 1.3 with Video calling, Now wifi optional!

This is the new Google talk from the Nexus S update yesterday.

Requires: 2.3+ (as per this) and root. It has been reported to not work on ARM6 CPUs

What I did:
Deodexed, made a one line comment in the smali, recompiled, pushed...works!!!
File edited: \com\google\android\talk\SigninActivity.smali
Deleted line (#1141): invoke-interface {v4}, Lcom/google/android/gtalkservice/IImSession;->logout()V

Versions available: (Use the latest from below (#7), or use DeToX-cz's installer app)
1. "Talk_with AV.zip". Same as stock with just the FC fixed so it works on other phones.
2. "Talk_with_AV_no_wifi.zip" or "talk1.3.nowifi.update-signed.zip". Added a fix to let it work over your data connection.
3. "talk1.3.nowifi.v2-signed.zip". Added an additional fix to let it work over data.
4. xilard version. #3 with Camera and microphone tweaks.
5. Paul@Modaco's gTalk installer. Installs the new gTalk files. Needs root. Not sure what mods he has incorporated in it.
6. xilard version +theos0o portrait fix, by $omator
7. version "1.33" by theos0o [thread][multiupload link]. I copied the 3 files in the update.zip manually using android commander and it works fine. (Nexus one, 2.3.5 CM nightly)

To install:

1. Via ADB
   (lines starting with # are comments)
   
   Code:

   [COLOR=SlateGray]#mount the /system partition as writeable[/COLOR]
   [COLOR=Blue]adb [/COLOR][COLOR=Green]remount[/COLOR]
   [COLOR=SlateGray]#backup the old Talk app[/COLOR]
   [COLOR=blue]adb [/COLOR]shell [COLOR=Red]mv [/COLOR]/system/app/Talk.apk /system/app/Talk.apk1
   [COLOR=SlateGray]#uninstall the old gtalk, I think it clears the related cached bytecode too.[/COLOR]
   [COLOR=blue]adb [/COLOR][COLOR=DarkOrange]uninstall [/COLOR]com.google.android.talk
   [COLOR=SlateGray]#copy the two new files[/COLOR]
   [COLOR=blue]adb [/COLOR][COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]push [/COLOR]libtalk_jni.so /system/lib/
   [COLOR=blue]adb [/COLOR][COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]push [/COLOR]Talk2.apk /system/app

2. Via a flashable update. Choose one. (These sometimes require wifi)
   Make sure you backup Talk.apk just in case.
   CM7, works for most, some report an error.
   Alternate1, this version simply copies the two system files, no mounting. (via puertoblack2003)
   Alternate2, uses busybox to mount/unmount /system. This is an unsigned zip. (via abhi0n0nakul)
   Alternate3: This full google apps pack from 20110503 includes it.
3. Using a root capable file management app like root explorer
   Installing using Root Explorer (via I2asta)

Credits:
1) Google for everything Android
2) The CyanogenMod team for CM7!!!!
3) JesusFreke for smali/baksmali

Notes:
- Many have reported the inability to switch between cameras. We will probably need to wait for the full 2.3.4 update.
- After installing, click on your own avatar in Google Talk and check "Allow video and voice chats" to enable. (via BluechipJ)
- Video does not work by default for most non Nexus S phones. Other threads note that you need 'GoogleServicesFramework.apk' from the 050311 google apps pack.

Files and Screenshot attached.


Updates:
05/04/11
Thanks to a hint by jmgrosen I've modded it such that you can always make A/V calls over cellular data. Attached. Follow the same instructions. Note that the gapps pack has Talk named as Talk.apk, so if you flashed that make sure you delete Talk.apk otherwise Talk2.apk will be ignored.
Attached update.zip too: talk1.3.nowifi.update-signed.zip
05/09/11
Another jmgrosen tip gives us a new and improved wifi-free version. wifiConnected() now always returns true.
Attached talk1.3.nowifi.v2-signed.zip. If you only need the updated apk, get it here
05/10/2011
More features thanks to xilard (allow front facing camera + camera switch, voice chat speaker fix)
APK: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13976634&postcount=414
05/24/2011
Added "versions" section
07/24/2011
Added $omator version
09/22/2011
Added new theos0o version "1.33"

Enjoy!

aad4321 said:

Awesome,. mine says read only fly system. why is that?

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Ah you need to mount the /system partition as RW.
do a :
adb remount
or (for my nexus one)
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/mtdblock3 /system

JOEOZUNA4U said:

flash zip through recovery?

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I'm on it.
edit: uploaded here

Budius said:

but what is the point?
it only works one way... u can see and hear the person in the PC, but the person on the PC can't see or hear you....

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hmmm I made a test voice call across the world and it worked both ways.

Here's an testkey signed update.zip.
edit:it works

Note: This replaces Talk.apk with the new version. Make sure you have a backup if you need to go back to the old version.

pcboyy said:

You forgot to rename to .zip but its understandable

Anyway i get FC on talk app with both methods (adb shell and cmw)

/nik on XWJVA

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Fixed the attachment. Which phone/ROM are you on ?