Rotation lock removal request thread [12/19]

[joenathane]

I decided to change this thread from being exclusively for the Netflix app, if you have an app you want free rotation on feel free to request it here.

you'll need to uninstall any older versions before installing the newly enhanced versions

Battery Calibration
http://api2.ge.tt/0/9P7dvPB/0/blob/download

Mail'd
http://api2.ge.tt/0/9KDzid9/0/blob/download

Netflix 1.4.1 Download
http://api.ge.tt/0/98H4n38/1/blob/download

Dish Network Remote Access Download
http://api.ge.tt/0/8lIQrZ7/0/blob/download

Pandora Download
read the notes on the unlock
http://api.ge.tt/0/8xzUae7/0/blob/download

Tumblr Download
http://api.ge.tt/0/98H4n38/0/blob/download

Fox News app Download
http://api.ge.tt/0/98H4n38/2/blob/download

QQLauncher Download
http://api.ge.tt/0/98H4n38/3/blob/download

Engadget app Download
http://api.ge.tt/0/86vjT78/0/blob/download

HBO GO app Download
http://api.ge.tt/0/8Iu3wI8/0/blob/download

Software Data Cable app Download
special thanks to DizzyDen who modded this app
http://api.ge.tt/0/8ApAeL8/0/blob/download

 

[EverythingNook]

Ok so I always hated the fact that the Netflix app forced portrait mode, I use my Nook almost exclusively in landscape and Netflix was crushing my hopes and dreams with that devils rotation lock. So I decompiled the apk and made it tell me all its dirty little secrets, it cried the whole time...

im gonna try this out

edit: thanks works great!

 

[poofyhairguy]

Wow! You are on a roll. This is awesome.

 

[newellj79]

Works great! Thanks.

 

[whaler33]

Any chance of updating the latest Netflix 1.3 Apk?

 

[cdaters]

How do you decompile the apk? I'm interested....

 

[AidenM]

If I recall correctly, you need baksmali from here. Command on Mac: java -jar baksmali-x.x.x.jar Netflix-xx.apk

 

[cdaters]

Cool, thanks ... time to play

I didn't realize this was all java! It's on now...

 

[joenathane]

Netflix 1.3 modded and uploaded, link updated in op.

 

[whaler33]

Excellent! Thanks for the great work!

 

[actorman46]

Between that and your themes... I think I'm in love!

Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA Premium App

 

[russtang]

Works awesome. Thanks!

 

[les02jen17]

Ok so I always hated the fact that the Netflix app forced portrait mode, I use my Nook almost exclusively in landscape and Netflix was crushing my hopes and dreams with that devils rotation lock. So I decompiled the apk and made it tell me all its dirty little secrets, it cried the whole time...

Will it be okay if I ask you a small favor? I have an apk of an app that I want to modify, though I don't have the slightest idea on how to do it. It's a paid app that I purchased in the market.

Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk

 

[joenathane]

Will it be okay if I ask you a small favor? I have an apk of an app that I want to modify, though I don't have the slightest idea on how to do it. It's a paid app that I purchased in the market.

Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk

Use the apktool to decompile the apk and then send me the AndroidManifest.xml and i'll see what I can do...

 

[les02jen17]

Use the apktool to decompile the apk and then send me the AndroidManifest.xml and i'll see what I can do...

Erm... I don't want to be a pain, but I tried installing the apktool in my PC (a Windows 7 Pro) following the instructions where I downloaded it but whenever I try to run it, it just closes itself. Tried changing settings in the compatibility mode but nothing happened. :'(

UPDATE:
I found the AndroidManifest.xml file you were looking for! I accidentally extracted it from the APK itself using root explorer. I'll upload it as soon as I get home...currently out ATM.

UPDATE 2:
Can't upload an .XML file here in XDA. What to do? I'll just try and upload it to Dropbox instead.

UPDATE 3:
Here's a Dropbox link for both the .XML and. APK file:

XML: http://db.tt/H9t09Ua
APK: Warez removed

Oh, bye the way, that APK is SPB Shell 1.2. I was able to get the APK file itself using Linda Manager.

Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk�

 

[joenathane]

Erm... I don't want to be a pain, but I tried installing the apktool in my PC (a Windows 7 Pro) following the instructions where I downloaded it but whenever I try to run it, it just closes itself. Tried changing settings in the compatibility mode but nothing happened. :'(

UPDATE:
I found the AndroidManifest.xml file you were looking for! I accidentally extracted it from the APK itself using root explorer. I'll upload it as soon as I get home...currently out ATM.

UPDATE 2:
Can't upload an .XML file here in XDA. What to do? I'll just try and upload it to Dropbox instead.

UPDATE 3:
Here's a Dropbox link for both the .XML and. APK file:

XML: http://db.tt/H9t09Ua
APK: Warez removed

Oh, bye the way, that APK is SPB Shell 1.2. I was able to get the APK file itself using Linda Manager.

Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk�

The file linked is "libmobileshell.so". I'd prefer if you decompiled the APK, that would make it much easier for me to help you.

apktool is a command line tool, that's why it keeps closing on you, you are supposed to execute it through the command line. If you aren't comfortable in the command line then I recommend using APK Manager, which acts as a front end for apk tool. Make sure to update the version of apk tool included with APK Manager under the "other" folder...

 

[gallahad2000]

Does this allow left-handed landscape? My NC cover allows me to prop it up using the front cover as a stand but everything ends up being upside down.

 

[joenathane]

Does this allow left-handed landscape? My NC cover allows me to prop it up using the front cover as a stand but everything ends up being upside down.

Yes, it'll rotate in every direction.

 

[skwalas]

Know what kind of pisses me off? I can successfully watch rented movies through Google videos on my (obviously rooted and therefore forbidden) NC, but I CANNOT, EVER, get a single solitary version of Netflix to work, whether the "official" version or any of the hacked versions floating around. Tthey all give the same error as soon as it starts up: that I have to check my time and date settings and my internet connection.

Joe, you've dug around in the apk . Any ideas why this won't work for me? I'm semi convinced that it has to do with my being on satellite internet. There's a latency in the send/TX that prevents me from using video chat for example, but why it should affect Netflix and not other streaming services is beyond me.

 

[joenathane]

Know what kind of pisses me off? I can successfully watch rented movies through Google videos on my (obviously rooted and therefore forbidden) NC, but I CANNOT, EVER, get a single solitary version of Netflix to work, whether the "official" version or any of the hacked versions floating around. Tthey all give the same error as soon as it starts up: that I have to check my time and date settings and my internet connection.

Joe, you've dug around in the apk . Any ideas why this won't work for me? I'm semi convinced that it has to do with my being on satellite internet. There's a latency in the send/TX that prevents me from using video chat for example, but why it should affect Netflix and not other streaming services is beyond me.

What speed is your connection? Can you watch Netflix on your pc? Does Crackle work for you?