So I have a 950XL what should I do next? - Microsoft Lumia 950/950 XL

Hi All
Just been given a Nokia 950XL. And have to say ugly phone but great camera!!!! But before I go setting it up etc what should I do first??
So please any advice would be appreciated.
Also include if you would recommend dual boot etc and what OS..
Also what app's would you recommend??
Whats the best compass app?
Is there an app that fully uses the Barometer etc?
Whats the Best app for Panoramic photos?
Is there any camera app alternatives etc?
Is there an OSM mapping app?
thank you in advance
regards
Lohtse

Keep it
Hi Lohtse,
This device is unique I spend days wake up without sleep to solve the problem of the apps and I realize something important
The problem is bad target system management by Microsoft development tools
Microsoft store is so dumb there is many helpful app but it want appear just by search
Some of the is apps "on papers" not match with your device system version but in reality you can install it and it will work
Now let me tell you it's not totally bad device if you get the exact apps on it, it will be almost like your laptop with many helpful staff
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
Second
here list of apps you might have some of it but with old version:
Before you start just install the official AppInstaller to be able to install apps directly from the phone without alternative tool
Get it from here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1HfsBg8hiqlKBTroK0xvB45h_SiSBha_1/view
Also you need to read this because some of the apps need to modify the target system version before install otherwise it will not installed.
Deploy Unsigned APPX/UWP
Utilities:
Perfect Tool (Official Store)
(QR Code, Ruler, Compass, other helpful tools)
microsoft.com/en-us/p/app/9nblggh4r8dw
Microsoft Official
The new versions (you need to uninstall the previous apps using Introp Tools)
Translator (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1QTcnJFhg2sgoxQsSFJVpLcb6QNUWzyB8/view
Photos (New)
Very very advanced and helpful you can edit videos with it
drive.google.com/file/d/1vW1lXXFo2RBy0UpXeqG1-EryabRPWVWH/view
Alarms & Clock (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1kAamihWVXSAy70PKayjK21PS-bTbZas8/view
Calculator (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1BneIdp59XrNtl0fE-inuN74VUr6bHqcw/view
Voice Recorder (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1EVg1ViAxMn6fEtzZG8ds3rYWQcuTBmZp/view
Photos and Editors
Panorama & Camera app (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1Vl392MRMXBOtfPM3DF32X4U05nlw6zeB/view
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
Nokia Creative Studio (XAP APP Need Deployment tool)
published by Hritwik
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4090254&d=1490599831
Multimedia
Movie Maker 8.1 (Official Store)
microsoft.com/en-us/p/movie-maker-81/9wzdncrfhwx8
Lumia Play To (Official Store)
Very good casting app it's working with my old TV which is great
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-play-to/9wzdncrfhx3f
Video Tuner
Video Editing app with very good features
drive.google.com/file/d/1K1p5yxrVYwk9irAVK_czjkj-0sGj8w86/view
Art Tools
Paint 3D
drive.google.com/file/d/112ZYj86t4KY0X84-bItuDur8z6RuVym-/view
View 3D
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ul3vSzff4hDo3oWM4vded1Iy952WH1Cs
Gaming Emulators
RetriX Universal Emulator (Enhanced)
RetriX (Universal Emulator) Enhanced Version
NES Box (Universal Emulator)
drive.google.com/file/d/16SXF4GXl7-KX0DKbYxSfaJjy_NR1hf91/view
PPSSPP
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xuz1rCu3ThiLkTrerhWpLuT-SdzH0iDa
EmiNes
drive.google.com/file/d/1tpXx_Tc_8RoCY5bPjrjLotisBhs3nSE2/view
EmiPSX
drive.google.com/file/d/1fmb1JJGyoW9ZZ1fucum7TXaPrg1CVdN9/view
Navigators
Sygic (Official Store)
Works for me
microsoft.com/en-us/p/sygic-gps-navigation-maps-poi-route-directions/9nblggh16nlv
The only thing you might not find it, it's good browser I'm still looking for good option
most of the current browsers including Coc Coc not very good.
Most of the apps I found it on windowsviet.com which they have too many helpful apps.
About Dual Boot & Windows 10 ARM
You know.. I broke my phone system more than 5 times one of them it was completely dead but I was able to recover it again,
the point is if you need to try go ahead it's good to see full windows run on a phone and able to run x86 apps as well.
But
Here is few points why it's not very important
Your mobile internal storage will be filled by 70% because of the windows partition
You need a usable phone to call and send messages, it's not comfortable to switch the boot each time
Windows 10 Mobile is almost the same base of the normal Windows it just Microsoft makes it useless but I hope someone will be able to install a service to run windows apps inside it as I discovered in Windows 10 ARM, I was surprised that some of x86 apps works very well.
If you faced any problem during the installation or you need any assist let me know.

Hi
WOW excellent response thank you so much for taking the time to reply as you have..
Could you possible explain this a little further
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
As to navigation apps am more looking for OSM mapping as I create my own maps for hiking etc
Regards
Lohtse

Update
If you got a new phone usually many updates need to be installed, this will fix many problems and increase the performance.
Go to "Settings"
Update & Security
Check for update / Windows Update
if there is any update it will appear or you will see a message "Your device is up to date"
If the system need updates this will take some time, and it might be there is many update not only one so keep try until you get "Your device is up to date"
Unlock
Unlocking the system is based on your needs.
If you are using the phone for regular use you may keep it as it is.
What I was meaning with
Increasing Paging: Paging files will help to handle more applications in the background
SFTP: to transfer the data via wireless but it's totally optional you can still use the cable
Uninstall apps
If you tried to install the new version of i.e."Photos" it will not work because it's already installed.
so the solution is to remove the current app, but by default windows will not allow you to do that form the settings because it's built in.
As solution you can use "Interop Tools" by gus33000
Available Here:
Release Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 (Legacy) · gus33000/InteropTools
This is the latest release of Interop Tools from its Version 1 source with minor updates.
github.com
More details: Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0
Install / Sideload it (Check the guide below)
And go to "General"
Then Select "Applications"
Then Navigate to "Package List"
Search for the app you need to remove it.
You will see many packages related to the same app
In the bottom actions bar there is "4 lines" icon click on it to activate it.
Now select the packages you need to remove.
Click on the trash icon and wait until the app removed
Go to main screen to check if the app removed
If it's remove you can now install the new version
Note: I'm not sure if these steps works without unlocking I didn't tried before unlock, just try before to unlock it might work.
Install apps
Now Download the apps form the links and save them in custom folder.
Go to your device Settings
Select "Update & Security"
Select "For Developers"
Select "Developer Mode"
Activate "Turn on remote diagnostics"
Activate "Authentication"
Using your computer: open the browser and enter the link that appeared in the developer page in your phone
if you got security warning message ignore it and continue (it's normal)
On your phone press "Pair" Button you will see pin code
Enter this pin code in your browser page and click "Submit"
Now you can install the app called "AppInstaller" using the web page
Once you able to install "AppInstaller" you can almost install the other apps from you mobile directly.
Note your device and computer need to be on the same network
OSM Mapping
to be honest I never used it before so I will do some search about it.
If I got anything new will let you know.
I wish most of the descriptions is clear, if you need extra details please let me know.
lohtse said:
Hi
WOW excellent response thank you so much for taking the time to reply as you have..
Could you possible explain this a little further
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
As to navigation apps am more looking for OSM mapping as I create my own maps for hiking etc
Regards
Lohtse
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I thought I had read somewhere that you can control how the flash functions(eg if all three flashes ar used or just one or two of them) I even thought I saw the setting.. But for the life of me I can't find out how to achieve this... Could someone point me in the right direction!!!!

astifan said:
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As solution you can use "Introp Tools"
Available in store: microsoft.com/en-us/p/interop-tools-preview/9ntgwlc0d3cs
(...)
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This version requires downloading the extensions after logging in to insidewindows.net because there is no General - Applications option in the menu by default.
Have you tried the open source Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 made by @gus33000?

ze7zez said:
This version requires downloading the extensions after logging in to insidewindows.net because there is no General - Applications option in the menu by default.
Have you tried the open source Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 made by @gus33000?
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You right I thought the version in the store same as the one I already have, I update the post with the latest version.
Many thanks for your notice.

right I have now done the introp thing... So how would I do the page file mod and how do you increase the screentime out(5mins is far too short)????

astifan said:
Most of the apps I found it on windowsviet.com which they have too many helpful apps.
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sadly now closed/domain for sale

lohtse said:
right I have now done the introp thing... So how would I do the page file mod and how do you increase the screentime out(5mins is far too short)????
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Increase the paging file (required unlocked device):
Open Interop Tools
Go to "Registry"
Select "Registry browser"
Select "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)"
Select "System"
Select "CurrentControlSet"
Select "Control"
Select "Session Manager"
Select "Memory Management"
Select "Paging File"
Now In "Registry Value Data" Change The numbers from 256 to 1024
The final value will be "u:\pagefiles.sys 1024 1024"
Click on the "right icon at the bottom" to save the result
To check if the result saved just reopen the "Paging File" again, If the result back to the original "256" maybe your device is not unlocked yet.
Reboot the device to apply the changes.
Change Screen timeout:
Open Interop Tools
Go to "Registry"
Select "Registry browser"
Select "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)"
Select "Software"
Select "Microsoft"
Select "Settings"
Select "Lock"
Select "DisableNever"
Set "Registry Value Data" to 0
Then go to settings and check "Never" will be available now with some extra values.

astifan said:
Increase the paging file (required unlocked device):
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is that boot loader unlocked or interop???
thank you for the information....
what other hacks would you suggest?

lohtse said:
is that boot loader unlocked or interop???
thank you for the information....
what other hacks would you suggest?
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To be able to edit some of the protected registry values you need to do "Interop Unlock"
"Interop Unlock" will allow you to do almost everything you need.
Don't activate "Full Filesystem Access" In "Unlock" -> "Interop Unlock" it will not work with Lumia 950/XL and it might affect on the usb connection.
If you didn't find a clear guide for "Interop Unlock" let me know I will write a full guide based on my experiment because some of the details online line is very clear.

astifan said:
To be able to edit some of the protected registry values you need to do "Interop Unlock"
"Interop Unlock" will allow you to do almost everything you need.
Don't activate "Full Filesystem Access" In "Unlock" -> "Interop Unlock" it will not work with Lumia 950/XL and it might affect on the usb connection.
If you didn't find a clear guide for "Interop Unlock" let me know I will write a full guide based on my experiment because some of the details online line is very clear.
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Thank you for that information worked a treat.
I have read that the FM radio is not activated on the 950xl, is this correct is so how do I reactivate it?
also is there away to have a bigger tile other than the three choices we have?

lohtse said:
Thank you for that information worked a treat.
I have read that the FM radio is not activated on the 950xl, is this correct is so how do I reactivate it?
also is there away to have a bigger tile other than the three choices we have?
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The radio is working by default, try this app (almost the best you could find)
Radio FM Phone
Sadly the tiles sizes are fixed as I know, if you want to add some design to the start page you can use this app
Group Tiles
and this app if you want to add custom tiles based on your needs
edgeTile
Check the attached image to see how I did some titles to organize the start page.

astifan said:
The radio is working by default, try this app (almost the best you could find)
Radio FM Phone
Sadly the tiles sizes are fixed as I know, if you want to add some design to the start page you can use this app
Group Tiles
and this app if you want to add custom tiles based on your needs
edgeTile
Check the attached image to see how I did some titles to organize the start page.
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Thank you for that... and radio works great... Have to say am loving the 950xl.... only thing I am really missing is a good off route navigation/mapping app if I could find a good one then everything would be nearly perfect.
also is there away to install the original lumia camera app so we can get flash control(number of flashes used ) back?
finally how do I gain full access to the file system on the device???

does any one have the file for this
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
will not let me download it from store to device as says not compatible with this device

lohtse said:
does any one have the file for this
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
will not let me download it from store to device as says not compatible with this device
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It should work, ignore the compatible message just check the following:
the apps updated including "Microsoft Store" from "Menu" -> "Donwloads and updates"
there is no remaining system updates "Settings" -> "Windows update"
check if there is a "Get" button sometimes it's appear even of there is a compatibility message, click on the button if you found it.
If nothing above worked do the following:
Go to your PC
Be sure you are using the same email/account in both "Phone/PC"
Open the browser and be sure you are logged to your account/email
Open the link of the app
click on "Get"
a message will appear "you own this app"
once you get this message go back to your phone
Open Microsoft store -> Menu
Select "My Library"
Check if the app is there (you can sort the library by name which is better)
Click "Install" behind the app icon
The problem is some of the apps does not appear in Phone store but it will appear in PC store
so this trick will help you to get many apps in the same way,
but I think it will work only with the browser not the desktop app.

astifan said:
It should work, ignore the compatible message just check the following:
the apps updated including "Microsoft Store" from "Menu" -> "Donwloads and updates"
there is no remaining system updates "Settings" -> "Windows update"
check if there is a "Get" button sometimes it's appear even of there is a compatibility message, click on the button if you found it.
If nothing above worked do the following:
Go to your PC
Be sure you are using the same email/account in both "Phone/PC"
Open the browser and be sure you are logged to your account/email
Open the link of the app
click on "Get"
a message will appear "you own this app"
once you get this message got back to your phone
Open Microsoft store -> Menu
Select "My Library"
Check if the app is there (you can sort the library by name which is better)
Click "Install" behind the app icon
The problem is some of the apps does not appear in Phone store but it will appear in PC store
so this trick will help you to get many apps in the same way,
but I think it will work only with the browser not the desktop app.
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did as you suggested.. all I get in store is .this app is not compatible with this device.
nevermind... missed the my library part .... worked a treat,,, thank you

lohtse said:
finally how do I gain full access to the file system on the device???
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As per my experiments, gain the full access to the file system is not a big deal.
the files are protected anyway and some of the important folders assigned to custom users you can't have access, even if you was able to force replace the ownership of the folder and open it.. it will cause some issues with the system.
if you have something really important in the future it's better to use Mass Storage Mode, but accessing the file system while windows is running almost useless.
just don't use the feature in "Interop Tools" which called "Full Filesystem Access" I tried it before and it caused a problem with the connection with the computer I wasn't able to access the storage

astifan said:
Hi Lohtse,
Gaming Emulators
RetriX Universal Emulator (Enhanced)
RetriX (Universal Emulator) Enhanced Version
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Trying to install this, Used durect method(filemanager) portal and interop. but always fails after installing net packages say a prerequisite for an install could not be satisfied... any ideas how to oover come this?

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[APP] Pocket Freeware (developer release .13)

2/3/09 Update
I have updated the pocket freeware program with the help & permission of the Freewarepocketpc.net site.
I am looking for 1) feedback & suggestions, 2) testers, 3) B4PPC developers to help out - I want this to be a program that is useful and maybe even be something that could turn into an "App Store" someday (limited to what freewarepocketpc.net, of course)
[Description]
I've started another project over at Basic4PPC - this is called "Pocket Freeware" The goal was to create a client that would let you scroll through the software titles at Freewarepocketpc.net and install them directly onto your PDA.
Project url: http://www.basic4ppc.com/forum/open-source-projects/3487-freewarepocketpc-net-client.html
Released under the GNU General Public License
Current version: D.13 (developer's release)
Install instructions: unzip & copy to PDA. Program will create any directories and files that it needs. (this is a developer's build. future public releases will have a cab)
Attached: PC and Pocket versions (zip)
Features
1. View applications by New, or by category (edit categories.txt file to customize what categories you want)
2. View application detail - if app was installed by "Pocket Freeware" it will have checkmark and show both installed date and latest available date.
3. Download & install
4. Pocket PC and PC versions
Future or still in development
1. View list of what has been installed from freewarepocketpc.net with this app (and check for updates!)
2. Landscape mode (not implemented due to my laziness and focus on features)
3. View listings on freewarepocketpc.net's shareware site
4. More robust downloading (working with site owner)
5. Save settings (currently hard coded, some you can change during run-time)
6. Clean-up details page (artistic, I am not)
7. Your feature here?
Instructions & hints
1. Checking an unchecked box in the details page will download and install the app
2. Clicking on the image in the details page will enlarge the image. Click on image again to minimize.
3. Little "X" in right hand corner of details page will close the details & return to listing
4. Double click (or press enter on dpad) to select application to view details. I may add the detail launch on the main page image in a future release
Sounds like a great idea.
Hey, I was trying to download this program. What has happened to it digitaldon37?
knownboyofno said:
Hey, I was trying to download this program. What has happened to it digitaldon37?
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The owner of the PocketFreeware site had some concerns with it, so I decided not to continue it. However I have been trading e-mails with them so something may come out of it.
I have a screen shot posted on my wiki: campusbbs.freehostia.com
Yea, I saw that... too bad cuz I flash from time to time and don't have a back of a file. Anyway thanks for the info.
New Developer's Release .12 - complete rewrite
2/3/09 Update
I have updated the pocket freeware program with the help & permission of the Freewarepocketpc.net site.
I am looking for 1) feedback & suggestions, 2) testers, 3) B4PPC developers to help out - I want this to be a program that is useful and maybe even be something that could turn into an "App Store" someday (limited to what freewarepocketpc.net, of course)
See main post for details.
The PC version works ok; the ppc one, instead, not: the upper part (where in pc there is the app list) is blank, and i can only see the description of the first item (as now PockeTwit) and its image. Nothing else. The lower part (WVGA-VGA) is also blank.
Device: HTC Touch HD, rom 1.13 ITA
bbonzz said:
The PC version works ok; the ppc one, instead, not: the upper part (where in pc there is the app list) is blank, and i can only see the description of the first item (as now PockeTwit) and its image. Nothing else. The lower part (WVGA-VGA) is also blank.
Device: HTC Touch HD, rom 1.13 ITA
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Thanks. I'm using an external library for some of the controls (ie the listbox that doesn't show on your pda) and thought they would size properly.
The HTC Touch HD has a screen size of 480x800 - I'll check the code to make sure it handles this.
UPDATE: I made some changes on how controls are sized and tested this in the 240x320, 240x400, 480x640, and 480x800 emulators. They seem to be working correctly now.
Pulled the links again? All I see on the basic4ppc thread appears to be source code? and no link to anything here either. Dead project?
lotherius said:
Pulled the links again? All I see on the basic4ppc thread appears to be source code? and no link to anything here either. Dead project?
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Joel2009 has taken the source code and started a new project thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=513503

Weloop Tommy Smartwatch (FAQ/Updates/Hacks)

The purpose of this thread is to have all information regarding the Weloop Tommy, gathered, fresh and to the point.
(i am not affiliated with Weloop)
Please read both post number 1, 2 and search thread before asking questions thank you.
FAQ
Q:What is the latest firmware?
[Release] black watch v3.19 firmware update notifications [Copy link]
This update to the firmware update, the client does not update the current firmware version v3.18 firmware watches friends can try to use the old client detects the firmware update.
Update:
Solve watches restart, restore factory settings watches language will change.
Download Link:
iOS client 2.079: http://fir.im/iosobt
Android client 1.29.3702b: http://fir.im/andobt
Unofficial file archive of WeLoop Tommy. APK-Files with ending "b" are BETA http://www.wtf.li/
Q: When is the next app update
A: Weloop v. 3.0 will be released as closed beta 7the of March 2015 we don't know when there will be an open english release....
the extensive update 3.0 have,
better health monitoring
profiles
sleep monitoring
more alarms weekdays/weekend
and more.
(see attached pictures for app version 3.0 UI improvements
Q: What does the settings do?
- Backlight
24H: Backligth always turns on when button is pressed
Nite: Backligth turns on when button is pressed at night time (from 17–8)
Off: Backligth Always Off
- Motion
24H: Motion detection always on (backlight turns on when motion is detected)
Nite: Motion detection on at night time (from 17-8)
Off: Motion detection Off
- Night
On: Notification vibration disabled at night (from 23–8)
Off: Notification enabled at night
- O Clock
On: every whole hour the watch will vibrate. 12'O'clock etc.
Off: Off
- Fitness
On: Fitness functionality on
Off: Off
- Language
Chinese
English
- Anti Loss
On: Alarm when Phone is out of BT range
Off: Off
Q: Is there Cyrillic support
A: Yes
Q: The GoClever Ecos Chronos is the same watch right?
A: Yes it is on the hardware side, and you can with a "hack" install the firmware from the ECOS on the Tommy. (see next post for How to.!)
Awesome Weloop Review by VECTRON
http://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/weloop-tommy-smartwatch-looks-best-t2864444
Troubleshooting
Q: i can not update my watch/its stuck/acting weird
Have you tried to reset the watch? there are 3 ways to do it
Restart watch from app. under update there is a restart button (it says reset but it restarts and keeps all your settings)
Reset from watch (Last menu point, this resets everything)
Hard reset (connect charge cable and press up and down button to reset)
Force OTA update:
Connect your watch to the charger. (watch must be charging)
Press all 3 buttons on the side simultaneously
Release the 2 side buttons, and keep the middle button pressed until you get the upgrade connecting display. (this might take some seconds)
Delete connection from phone
Connect and pair from app and upgrade
If you are on an Android device and it cannot connect, try an ios device, and vice versa
Q: The watch keeps switching back to chinese
More people have experienced that if the language is non english the watch will reset to chinese. Changing the phone OS to english stops the watch from switching to Chinese.
"Hacks"
How to make your own watchfaces:
user fcsabika has created a cool tool to create your own watchfaces
WeLoop Tommy Watchface Creator
attached are also some watchfaces made by user ruicoel filename "project rui.zip"
How To install GoClever Chronos ECO firmware on Weloop tommy (android only)
Download latest ECO firmware to phone
Disconnect Watch from phone, install ECO app
Go to “Check For Upgrade”
Tap on the middle circle six times
“Select a firmware file___ [Browse]”
Watch must be in forced OTA
Update watch.
You can flash between weloop and Goclever firmware (always be careful and follow instructions when flashing, i take no responsibility for bricked or exploding watches...)
To install weloop firnware, follow same instructions but use weloop app instead.
PROJECT OPEN FIRMWARE (please make sure you understand what this is and what it does before you attemtp to flash your watch)
Make a Weloop Tommy an open source sport watch that can be used without a mobile phone. Want to see a heart rate when running, cycling speed and cadence when cycling or number of laps while swimming? Help to make it possible! LINK
This project is divided into six phases:
Phase 1: find out and document watch pinout so it will be possible to communicate with screen, accelerometer and a flash memory from a custom firmware. DONE
Phase 2: write a custom firmware that will print sample text on a screen and expose a BLE service. Firmware will be flashed using SWD connector. DONE
Phase 3: make it possible to upload a custom firmware using OTA. This will save the waterproof case from destruction. DONE
Phase 4: update softdevice to the newest version (S110 8.0.0). Add possibility to switch to other softdevice (S120/S130) DONE
Phase 5: create a "terminal" firmware that allows to control what is displayed on a watch from an android/iOS app. IN PROGRESS
Phase 6: create a "standalone" firmware using S130 softdevice that can connect to external sensors (HRS, CSCS etc) without a phone. TODO
Go support developer Krzysiek
Goclever APK & FW file is attached to this post.
Latest Chronos ECO firmware 3.18
http://www.chronos.goclever.com:8080/fileServer/firmware/CHRONOSECO_V3.18_1.bin
Chronos ECO app (android)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yf.foreign.goclever
Chronos ECO IOS app
https://itunes.apple.com/th/app/goclever-chronos-eco/id955306578?mt=8
BUGS & Annoyances
Notification not always deleted from phone when deleted on watch
Watch freezes sometimes
Being able to set the night time manually would be great (This can be done with the Goclever fw)
I'm no Dev so I'm not sure if this is of any help. While updating the watch I wanted to ensure my screen stayed on so I was tapping the screen.
If you tap the center of the percentage 6 times a pop up appears for you to select your update file. If you select browse it gives you access to a bunch of folders that appear to be inside the app or maybe the watch itself. I tried it several times and 6 is the magic number to make the option appear or disappear. It doesn't work if the watch isn't upgrading it's firmware.
Hope it can be of some use
skiiermike said:
I'm no Dev so I'm not sure if this is of any help. While updating the watch I wanted to ensure my screen stayed on so I was tapping the screen.
If you tap the center of the percentage 6 times a pop up appears for you to select your update file. If you select browse it gives you access to a bunch of folders that appear to be inside the app or maybe the watch itself. I tried it several times and 6 is the magic number to make the option appear or disappear. It doesn't work if the watch isn't upgrading it's firmware.
Hope it can be of some use
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Thanks was this working on ios or android?,
will add to FAQ
taleboblen said:
Thanks was this working on ios or android?,
will add to FAQ
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Android.
Thx
Thnx for the information, all working ok on my samsung s4, get the last version v3.18.
thx again
backlight
first of all thanks for this thread :good:
the nite backlight on my tommy watch actually comes on after 5PM (17:00)
i am from Slovakia, phone language is English, time zone CET (GMT+1)
interesting to see that yours turns on after 23:00
chsustik said:
first of all thanks for this thread :good:
the nite backlight on my tommy watch actually comes on after 5PM (17:00)
i am from Slovakia, phone language is English, time zone CET (GMT+1)
interesting to see that yours turns on after 23:00
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Thanks for the update. i decrypted some of the information from the official Weloop FAQ. and yes i can now confirm that you are right. it turns on from 17-8 thanks again. I have now updated the FAQ with the correct time for all Night settings. :good:
Hello! Can someone make last CHRONOS ECO apk link to download? I cant download it from google play.
k0ra said:
Hello! Can someone make last CHRONOS ECO apk link to download? I cant download it from google play.
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Hi , the chronos eco app is not compatible with the Weloop Tommy.
Brand new Tommy, it was paired with my phone but the connection was unstable, so I tried and forced an OTA update, watch is "Updating... 0 pct" but now the phone cannot detect the watch any more
Resetting the watch will restart it in ota update mode again!
Any help appreciated...
l.capriotti said:
Brand new Tommy, it was paired with my phone but the connection was unstable, so I tried and forced an OTA update, watch is "Updating... 0 pct" but now the phone cannot detect the watch any more
Resetting the watch will restart it in ota update mode again!
Any help appreciated...
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Happened to me also, try to delete connection under bluetooth settings on device. now connect to to weloop and pair from Weloop app. keep trying and then go to update. again persistence is key. keep trying to update suddenly it will connect and update.
Whas the watch on latest firmware when you tried the force OTA?
are you on android or ios see if there is an updated App for you phone. see link on OP for beta APK.
let me know if it works.
watch was not on latest firmware, cant' remember which version it had.
I'm on android, also v1.24 does not help as check for updates does not go beyond "Checking version...".
k0ra said:
Hello! Can someone make last CHRONOS ECO apk link to download? I cant download it from google play.
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l.capriotti said:
watch was not on latest firmware, cant' remember which version it had.
I'm on android, also v1.24 does not help as check for updates does not go beyond "Checking version...".
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Try to update the Weloop app, latest is 1.27.
kill weloop app
delete bt connection from phone.
Open weloop app
conmect and update. Keep trying it can take a couple of times.
If all fails if possible try with other device and or ios device
update: I used an iphone and after a few retries I got it on v3.18.
back to android, but the pairing and the sync is problematic, to say the least, on my Huawei P7...
skiiermike said:
I'm no Dev so I'm not sure if this is of any help. While updating the watch I wanted to ensure my screen stayed on so I was tapping the screen.
If you tap the center of the percentage 6 times a pop up appears for you to select your update file. If you select browse it gives you access to a bunch of folders that appear to be inside the app or maybe the watch itself. I tried it several times and 6 is the magic number to make the option appear or disappear. It doesn't work if the watch isn't upgrading it's firmware.
Hope it can be of some use
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If it's allowing you to select an update file, surely it is showing you the file system of the phone? Otherwise, you'd have no way to put a firmware update file there to select. My understanding would be this allows you to install a firmware update file stored on your phone, although I can't test this for sure as my Android phone is currently being repaired. There's some discussion about this here and that thread also contains a very small amount of analysis on the firmware file (VERY small amount, basically just analysing the name of the binary file), and another app that is apparently in some way related (link).
For what I can glean from the description of that app (seemingly made by the manufacturer of the SoC [System on a Chip] used in the WeLoop Tommy), it would appear that devices using the SoC (including the Tommy) have three firmwares: "bootloader", "soft device" and "application". The one embedded within the WeLoop app apk has the name "ble_app_ancs.bin"; ble stands for bluetooth low energy and ancs apparently stands for apple notification centre services. That leaves "app" - my guess would be this is the "application firmware". I'm not entirely sure the roles of the "bootloader" and "soft device" firmwares, but my guess is the one or other allows the device to get into "DFU mode" (or "OTA mode" as it seems to be referred to also), meaning in theory it should perhaps be possible to recover from any bricks arising from flashing dodgy application firmwares.
So potentially there is the option of reverse engineering the firmware (easily obtained from here: http://wtf.li/ - mirror of the APKs of the app [each of which contain a version of the firmware], and also one version of the firmware (the .bin file) separately), and creating a custom/modified one, while still being able to recover (because bootloader & soft device should be untouched). However, I have neither the expertise nor the time to look into that.
Without an Android phone with which to run either of the apps right now, I can't poke about too much (I only received my Tommy today), but once I get my phone back I'll maybe try and see if I can find anything else interesting. I'd like to see if I can figure out any way to get access to the watch faces, and see if they can be reverse engineered in any way, for example.
EDIT: Here is the output of strings run on the firmware binary from the latest version of the app on http://wtf.li : http://pastebin.com/X7TQXTb3 - nothing particularly interesting, a few filenames of the source files and a few other strings seen in the watch interface and stuff.
EDIT: A couple of URLs accessed by the app (seemingly related to updating):
http://au.umeng.com/api/check_app_update
http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/getFirmware.do
I can't see anything on these sites, my guess would be they need query strings parameters or something (not really sure what, some way of identifying that the app is accessing the site) to actually do anything.
EDIT: Hmm... http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/firmware_Upload.jsp - this site seems to allow you to upload a firmware. I wonder if it allows anyone to upload a firmware, which would then be downloaded by everyone when they check for updates? Certainly seems rather insecure...There's a bunch of other pages at http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/ haven't looked through them all yet.
EDIT: From what I can glean from this page ("SoftDevices" section under the "Development Tools and Software" tab), it seems like the "soft device" firmware is essentially a bit like a library, it's a precompiled binary supplied by Nordic (company that makes chip inside Tommy) which provides all the networking functions etc. which the "application" firmware uses. So:
Code:
application = front end UI (basically, the part WeLoop made)
soft device = "library" via which application can access hardware etc.
bootloader = initial part of firmware that loads SD + app firmwares
So the only really interesting part is probably the application firmware, the part that is in the WeLoop app. That's the code that actually "matters", the rest is just low level stuff. For actually changing the interface or whatever, modifying the app firmware would be all that's needed (for example, to increase the font size or the back light duration etc.).
SifJar said:
If it's allowing you to select an update file, surely it is showing you the file system of the phone? Otherwise, you'd have no way to put a firmware update file there to select. My understanding would be this allows you to install a firmware update file stored on your phone, although I can't test this for sure as my Android phone is currently being repaired. There's some discussion about this here and that thread also contains a very small amount of analysis on the firmware file (VERY small amount, basically just analysing the name of the binary file), and another app that is apparently in some way related (link).
For what I can glean from the description of that app (seemingly made by the manufacturer of the SoC [System on a Chip] used in the WeLoop Tommy), it would appear that devices using the SoC (including the Tommy) have three firmwares: "bootloader", "soft device" and "application". The one embedded within the WeLoop app apk has the name "ble_app_ancs.bin"; ble stands for bluetooth low energy and ancs apparently stands for apple notification centre services. That leaves "app" - my guess would be this is the "application firmware". I'm not entirely sure the roles of the "bootloader" and "soft device" firmwares, but my guess is the one or other allows the device to get into "DFU mode" (or "OTA mode" as it seems to be referred to also), meaning in theory it should perhaps be possible to recover from any bricks arising from flashing dodgy application firmwares.
So potentially there is the option of reverse engineering the firmware (easily obtained from here: http://wtf.li/ - mirror of the APKs of the app [each of which contain a version of the firmware], and also one version of the firmware (the .bin file) separately), and creating a custom/modified one, while still being able to recover (because bootloader & soft device should be untouched). However, I have neither the expertise nor the time to look into that.
Without an Android phone with which to run either of the apps right now, I can't poke about too much (I only received my Tommy today), but once I get my phone back I'll maybe try and see if I can find anything else interesting. I'd like to see if I can figure out any way to get access to the watch faces, and see if they can be reverse engineered in any way, for example.
EDIT: Here is the output of strings run on the firmware binary from the latest version of the app on http://wtf.li : http://pastebin.com/X7TQXTb3 - nothing particularly interesting, a few filenames of the source files and a few other strings seen in the watch interface and stuff.
EDIT: A couple of URLs accessed by the app (seemingly related to updating):
http://au.umeng.com/api/check_app_update
http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/getFirmware.do
I can't see anything on these sites, my guess would be they need query strings parameters or something (not really sure what, some way of identifying that the app is accessing the site) to actually do anything.
EDIT: Hmm... http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/firmware_Upload.jsp - this site seems to allow you to upload a firmware. I wonder if it allows anyone to upload a firmware, which would then be downloaded by everyone when they check for updates? Certainly seems rather insecure...There's a bunch of other pages at http://www.yfsmart.com/weloopInterface/ haven't looked through them all yet.
EDIT: From what I can glean from this page ("SoftDevices" section under the "Development Tools and Software" tab), it seems like the "soft device" firmware is essentially a bit like a library, it's a precompiled binary supplied by Nordic (company that makes chip inside Tommy) which provides all the networking functions etc. which the "application" firmware uses. So:
Code:
application = front end UI (basically, the part WeLoop made)
soft device = "library" via which application can access hardware etc.
bootloader = initial part of firmware that loads SD + app firmwares
So the only really interesting part is probably the application firmware, the part that is in the WeLoop app. That's the code that actually "matters", the rest is just low level stuff. For actually changing the interface or whatever, modifying the app firmware would be all that's needed (for example, to increase the font size or the back light duration etc.).
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Thank you for the insights and findings its all very promising. :good:
On a sidenote:
I talked to one of my colleagues who is an engineer (i'm not a dev but a Designer), it seems like we in the office are playing around with the exact same SOC from NordicSemiconducter. we tried one of the apps from the google play store and it connects to the weloop(see attached pic). The app was called "nRF Master Control Panel", tried the other apps from NordicSC but no luck.
Hopefully there will be some sort of SDK with the v3.0 release on the 30th...
I got my Android phone back today, and haven't tinkered too much with Tommy just yet, but I can confirm that the file system you are browsing when you tap the percentage 5 times during an update is just the phone file system. It browses from root (i.e. /), rather than /sdcard or whatever, which is the standard, user accessible partition, hence there are some folders etc. you may not recognise, but amongst them will be "sdcard" which will take you to your regular storage (note: this is the case on phones without a micro SD card as well), where you could easily place an update file.
SifJar said:
I got my Android phone back today, and haven't tinkered too much with Tommy just yet, but I can confirm that the file system you are browsing when you tap the percentage 5 times during an update is just the phone file system. It browses from root (i.e. /), rather than /sdcard or whatever, which is the standard, user accessible partition, hence there are some folders etc. you may not recognise, but amongst them will be "sdcard" which will take you to your regular storage (note: this is the case on phones without a micro SD card as well), where you could easily place an update file.
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Thanks for the confirmation. :good:
taleboblen said:
Troubleshooting
Force OTA update:
Connect your watch to the charger.
Press all 3 buttons on the side simultaneously
Release the 2 side buttons, and keep the middle button pressed until you get the upgrade connecting display. (this might take some seconds)
Delete connection from phone
Connect and pair from app and upgrade
If you are on an Android device try an ios device, and vice versa
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I tried to use the OTA update to go from 3.17 to 3.18 (on Android) but Tommy stuck on screen "WeLoop ... Udating 0%", my smartphone (HTC M8) with its APP (latest version) dont find the Tommy and it remains bricked, how do I restart it? I tried all combinations, but remains on the screen, help me!

V3.90 Debloater(Lets remove all that carrier bloat !! Root not required..)

Debloater by Gatesjunior
Disclaimer:
I nor XDA are responsible for anything that you choose to do with this program to your device or others. Modifying my code or redistributing it is not allowed without prior approval from me. Yes, that includes Kanging it, I will be able to tell. Neither is trying to use any of my code to create an apk file with my code logic allowed without prior approval from me.
Donations:
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Background:
So after many times of going back and forth blocking / disabling apps on my devices through the command line and or shell, I decided to write a program to make this all much easier for myself. Well, after I got it all finally running and doing what I wanted, for each particular device I own, I decided that his was a pretty nice program and I wanted to share it with the community. After all, this community is where I started and learned a lot of the things I know today. So why not share with my family of Android enthusiasts.
Requirements:
The program requires that your manufacturer USB drivers are installed for your specific device as well as the following:
• Windows Operating System
• USB Debugging turned on for your device
• Root or KitKat and above running on your device
Some people have had trouble getting their PC to see their device, even with the device manufacturer drivers installed. Watch your device when you plug it in and authorize your computer to access it, the device should display a popup something for you to grant access to the PC. If it does not, go into Settings, Developer Options and look for an option that says something about Revoke USB debugging authorizations and tap it. Click ok. Now, unplug your device and plug it in while watching your device and click on the option to always allow this computer and then grant when the popup window displays.
What does it do?:
• Block / Disable applications on your device
• UnBlock / Enable applications on your device
• Allow UnBlock / Enable all applications at once on your device
• Allows filtering of the displayed packages for quicker decision making
• Allows exporting your blocked / unblocked listing to a file (Right click on Read Device Packages after list is loaded)
• Allows importing your blocked, or someone else's, listing (Right click on Read Device Packages after list is loaded)
• Allows complete removal of application(s) if you have root (It will backup the original folder structure and apk for you, just in case you need to restore the application(s) back to your device.
So, essentially what it does is this. It will disable / block any system and third party application on your device with ease and allow you to enable / unblock the application just as easy. It also reads everything, real-time, directly from your device, so that there are no messy batch files, scripts and txt files, etc. that you have to maintain and keep track of for every device you own. I mean let’s be honest, most of us own more than one device. Phones, tablets, etc. Who wants to maintain all those scripts and files for every device? The other nice thing that this program does is allow you to, at a granular level, control what is blocked/disabled and what is not. There are quite a few scripts and things like this available in the community that give everyone a start on what to disable/block, but who wants to scour through these scripts and decide what they want or don’t want with something someone else put together. The other nice feature of the program is it will display information for you about your device. Such as Model number, Serial number and battery status. As well as whether or not your device is rooted or not.
What audience of device does it support?:
This program supports many devices. It will support any device running KitKat or above, whether rooted or not. That’s right, if your running KitKat or above, your device does not need to be rooted. If you’re running anything other than KitKat or above, your device does need to be rooted. As long as these requirements are met the program will run. The program will also auto-detect whether or not your device is supported. So if you are not sure, plug it in and let the program tell you. If your device is not supported, it will put up a message saying as much and close the program.
Program Functionality:
The first thing you need to make sure of is that USB debugging is turned on for your device. The video at the end of this OP is a must to watch. It will describe this process as well as allowing adb shell permissions.
So when you first connect your device you will need to wait for the program to detect your device and whether or not it is supported. Once this is established, usually within a couple of seconds, it will display a warning message to you reminding you to be careful with what you disable and block. Yes, it will allow you, if your device is supported, to disable/block even system dependent applications. This message will also include, if your device does not support block mode, a message indicating that block mode is not supported and that it will disable the applications. Here is a sample screenshot of this.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Once the program has initialized, and the warning message has been presented, it will put you into the main program screen itself which will look like the following.
From here the first thing you need to do is click the Read Device Packages button on the upper left. This will initiate the process to start reading all of the applications on your device and then list them in a list in the window. It will also indicate to you what it detects as applications that are already disabled/blocked on your device by putting a checkmark in the box next to the application. It will look similar to this.
As you can see it will tell you in the upper right how many applications it detects as blocked and not blocked. You will notice that on the bottom left it has an indicator that is labeled Synced. As you make changes to the device application listing this will turn red. In other words, it will indicate whether you have made changes to the device application listing since the last sync. Also, in the upper right there is a counter labeled Changed. This indicates the number of changes you have made to the device application listing since last sync.
Once you have made any changes to the device application listing an Apply button will show up in the upper left replacing the existing Read Device Packages button, it will look like the following.
Once you click the Apply button the existing changes you made to the device application listing will be applied to your device. Keep in mind that you can disable/block and enable/unblock applications all at the same timeand then apply those changes to your device. After you have applied the changes to your device a message will be displayed stating the status of your changes as seen below.
Once the changes are applied to your device you now just click the Read Device Packages button again to reload the information from your device and you will now notice that the application(s) you just made changes to will indicate as much in the refreshed listing. As seen below.
You will notice that the particular application I asked it to disable/block has now a check mark next to it indicating that the device itself has disabled/blocked this application.
So now on to filtering. Lets say you want to limit the listing to specific items you are searching for within the package name. Like packages that contain "vzw" for Verizon. You will see below by clicking the filter checkbox and then typing in what I want to filter on, it will limit the list to your specific filter criteria immediately.
And here is the results of our filter below.
From here I can make changes to the listing, by checking the box next to the packages or I can simply uncheck the filter checkbox and return back to the full listing unfiltered.
O.k., so far so good. Now let’s say that you want to enable/unblock all the applications on your device. Maybe you’re selling it or maybe you have an issue with it and you want your carrier to take a look at it. By clicking the Unblock All Packages button and then click Apply this will enable/unblock all applications on your device. As if it is back to factory with no changes made.
Remove mode turned on. For all you root users, this will completely remove the application(s) in the exact same manner and will keep a backup for you in the install folder under Backup of the original apk files. They will also be kept in the original file structure they came from on the device so that it will make it easy for you if you have to push one back to your device. Here is an example of the remove mode turned on and the warning you will receive when it is active for the device that is rooted.
Also, after you have removed the application(s) you want, if you Reload Device Packages again, you will notice them in the list and checked. This is in fact accurate, it sees them as removed / uninstalled. To not have them show up in the list any longer, just reboot your phone and run the program again and you will see that they no longer show up in the listing.
Sharing your blocked list or re-import it to your device:
So there are times when you get a replacement device and do not want to have to go through all the pain remembering what you had blocked. Well to the rescue comes the export/import functionality of the application. This will allow you to export and import your blocked list. You also might want to share it with someone. So this is how it works:
Once you launched the program and have clicked the Read Device Packages and your list is up, you can right click on the Read Device Packages button and export the blocked packages to a file and share it. Then the person receiving it just does the same process, but when they right click on the Read Device Packages, they just choose import blocked packages and then click the Apply button. Done.. You of course can do this yourself to your device. This can come in very handy if you have to Wipe Data, because you blocked something you should not have and your device is experiencing issues.
Well community people that is it. I hope you enjoy the program as much as I do and look forward to your feedback. Gatesjunior signing out…
Full Install:
Download link: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AjfH26Z4pHaFk1V8rA5Zj_p5vtkx
Upgrade Install: (Just replace debloater.exe in your "Crogram Files (x86)DebloaterDebloater" folder)
Download link: http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Gates&folder=DeBloater
OSX Version (dmg file): Thank @eyekyu for the port over with Wineskin..
Download link: http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Gates&folder=DeBloater
Mirror: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=8576a478a6dbc737!831
Video by our own RootJunky:
Credits:
RootJunky - For finding the original KitKat weakness
Misterxtc - For all of his hard work already on helping people with a script process for this purpose
Er. Aditya - For testing with me and going back and forth with builds to finally resolve the no packages issue
XDA:DevDB Information
Debloater, Tool/Utility for the Android General
Contributors
gatesjunior
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 3.85
Stable Release Date: 2015-02-07
Created 2015-02-07
Last Updated 2018-01-12
Change Log:
01/09/2015: Initial Release
01/10/2015: Updated the handling of application filtering determining what is disabled / blocked
01/11/2015: Updated application (v2.1) to hopefully help address the local Administrator issues
01/12/2015: Major update v2.8 (Fixes all the users not being able to see packages - Xposed Framework fix)
1/13/2015: (v2.9) Fixed an issue with an Out of Bounds Exception in certain cases.
1/15/2015: (v2.10) Complete rewrite of the filter engine, all interactive and immediate now. Also some cleanup.
1/16/2015: (v3.0) Root mode added with ability to completely remove application(s), with backup feature.
1/17/2015: (V3.1) Added new intro screen as well as import blocked list functionality.
1/18/2015: (V3.2) Added some hover helper text. If you hover over a major item it will display helper text.
1/19/2015: (V3.3) Fixed some more Xposed framework issues that would impact rooted users and removing packages as well as fixed some import logic to make it more reliable and optimized.
1/23/2015: (V3.4) Major update and bug fixes as follows:
•Interactive search now also supports searching through the package name(s) as well as the apk file(s)
•Bugs related to duplicate entries showing up when you Read Device Packages multiple times with filter on and off are fixed. This could have caused issues with some users saying it will not remove something.
•Blocking mode fully supported on 4.4.x, found a major bug that was preventing this with rooted devices
•APK file backups now include Odex files if they exist with the APK
•Remove option now completely removes both apk and odex, so yes, previous builds would have left the odex files behind. They will not hurt anything, but take up space. I will release a quick fix for the cleanup of those soon, if you cannot do it yourself.
•Buttons appearing where they should not at times with filter is fixed
•If you have disabled something on the phone itself or in a script, and are rooted, the program will not care any longer and will unblock them anyway.
(1/31/2015: (V3.5) Major logic update. I think I finally put a nail in the coffin with the Xposed Framework issues and removing applications. Also added the functionality where once you import a blocked list all the items will turn red for the changes it has made.
(2/6/2015): V3.6 Quite a few additional options. Including the following:
Ability to only show blocked packages, unblocked packages and all packages. (Just right click on either Read Device Packages button or Apply button after initial package listing is displayed.)
Ability to right click now on not only the Read Device Packages button, but also the Apply button.
Ability to import unblocked listing (Yes, changes will be made red to identify what would be unblocked before Applying)
Ability to sort by either APK Filename or Package Name and be able to sort in either Ascending order or Descending order in each area.
Complete removal of all associated data and folders that pertains to a package if the Remove option is selected (Root Mode only)
(2/7/2015): V3.7 Added a checkbox identifier on Display mode to let users know which Display Mode they are in currently.
------ (Fix was placed into this build later that fixes the UnBlock All Packages button bug..)
(3/28/2015): V3.8 Added Lollipop support for rooted / non-rooted users. It will now support hiding the packages, if you are rooted it will disable them instead. Also, you will notice if you right click on the Read Device Packages after it loads there is also a Backup / Restore menu option. Do not use those yet, I am still working on them.
(4/4/2015): V3.85 Fixed issue with base.apk flags being read incorrectly from device. Logic issue.
(4/12/2015): Updated a logic issue in the detection of the device and it's abilities. Same release number, v3.85
(5/24/2015): Fixed an issue during import of a blocked list that would flag all "base.apk" files..
(1/7/2018): Added newer Android Debug Bridge Files..
Hold
For me..
Looking Good video coming soon
I can't wait to give this a run.
Well be getting a note edge soon for testing, and looking forward to giving this a shot.
OP updated now with Video..
Great application but not working on my Droid Razr M (XT907) with latest OTA firmware on it.
Pressing "Read Device Packages" and nothing comes up.
Just tried it on my AT&T Note 4. It seemed to work, great job and thanks for building this app.
0rtli said:
Great application but not working on my Droid Razr M (XT907) with latest OTA firmware on it.
Pressing "Read Device Packages" and nothing comes up.
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Try this one and let me know:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B31X8bH_5Gl-OHpva0dCbHBTb2c/view?usp=sharing
Great idea. Tried it with my ASUS MeMO Pad 8 (ME581CL) but after "Read Device Packages" nothing happens
[email protected] said:
Great idea. Tried it with my ASUS MeMO Pad 8 (ME581CL) but after "Read Device Packages" nothing happens
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Look back a post and try that one.. Also, send me a screen shot.. Make sure USB debugging is on and in the correct mode as well.
This version works, thanks!
Will be great if this soft give option to disable modem fast dormancy service without root access.
Anyway, thanks.
My AV detects Malware.
Using licensed ESET - no malware detected.
Just disabled FastDormancy.apk (com.motorola.fastdormancy) - how to check if its disabled? In Running programs still see this service is running.
Maximus1a said:
My AV detects Malware.
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It doesn't like the behavior of the program LOL
I cant get it to download from the webpage. I tried the one in the drive folder and it does not see my phone. Verizon Note 4. Looks awesome, cant wait to get it working!
Got it. I guess the server is overloaded!
Great job on this project addition. I'll be adding your link to my XDA signature this afternoon. Like you and many others, I too believe that until root is achieved on our devices (for those unable to at this time) that having this capability to do with our devices is the next best thing; hands down!
Again, great job to you and to the others like RootJunky and Misterxtc for making this possible for the community here at XDA.
Dear gatesjunior,
I wonder how you'r software disable/enable apk's?
For example: on my device (xt907) I'm not able to complete disable fast dormancy service (see screenshot) only "Force stop" it for a while.
Wonder which method you are using to disable it complete (are you disable it or just force stop it?)
howellcp said:
I cant get it to download from the webpage. I tried the one in the drive folder and it does not see my phone. Verizon Note 4. Looks awesome, cant wait to get it working!
Got it. I guess the server is overloaded!
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Make sure your USB debugging is on and in the right mode.

Install Android Apps on Windows 10 Mobile (Bonus: Clash of Clans on Lumia)

Project Astoria BETA​
Minimum Required:
Windows 10 Mobile build 10166
!!IMPORTANT!!
After you done installed an apps. Do this: | or you get crash developer mode setting.
- Disconnect wconnect (cmd: wconnect disconnect emulator-5554)*
- Turn Off device discovery
*number of your emulator must match​
#List of supported devices:
- Lumia 1520
- Lumia 930
- Lumia 929 (icon)
- Lumia 928
- Lumia 925
- Lumia 920
- Lumia 830
- Lumia 820
- Lumia 730
- Lumia 635 (1GB RAM variant)
#How to?
Download Project_Astoria.zip
1. Extract Project_Astoria.zip to a folder
2. Open the folder Windows Connect, then install IpOverUsbInstaller.msi and vcredist_x86.exe
3. Go to your Windows 10 Mobile’s Settings > Update & Security > For Developers and enable Developers Mode, as well as Device Discovery
4. Now go to the Windows Connect folder, then open an elevated command prompt (Shift + right click > Open command window here)
5. After that, you’ll need to connect to the phone — and there’s two way of doing that (Wi-Fi or USB | USB method is recommended):
- If you want to connect using USB, type on cmd:
wconnect usb
ENTER
- And if you want to connect over Wi-Fi, type on cmd:
wconnect [your IP]
ENTER
e.g: wconnect 192.168.123.123
6. Then it’ll ask for the pairing code, just type the pairing code and hit enter (see your pair code on phone at pair button)
7. After that, navigate to the adb folder and open an elevated command prompt
8. To make sure that your device is connected, type adb devices and press ENTER to show the list of devices that are connected
9. place the APK file that you want to install on the adb folder or somewhere you known, and type:
adb install APKNAME.apk (replace APKNAME with the APK file’s name)
ENTER
if your apk on your own folder, type the path. e.g:
adb install D:/MyAPK/APKNAME.APK
ENTER
Just wait it and if the app installation done will notice you : Success.
#Additional tools
Use GMAPS Patcher to remove any google service build-in on apk's
(some app may not work)
BONUS: Clash of Clans (ALPHA)​If you wanna play Clash of Clans in your Lumia/Windows Phone. Using this patching apk of CoC game.
com.supercell.clashofclans-patched.apk
* - I have removed sign by Google account and any google service and you can using facebook account to play
- You still can play the game normally without losted any saved game because now you synched to facebook
* please note: if you found some bugs , you must know this is my ALPHA Repacked APK
Thanks :good:
@T4ufik_Hidayat,
TFK Project
Uhm.... but why? I already posted 3 methods on how to do this.
I patched CoC myself, but while it removes the sign-in, it still doesn't let you sync with your current iOS/Android town. So what was the point of patching it? Just so it doesn't say you can't sign in when you click the button?
XDRdaniel said:
Uhm.... but why? I already posted 3 methods on how to do this.
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Sorry if you're ready to make the thread first. Actually my point is Clash of Clans, not How to Install android app.
drearyworlds said:
I patched CoC myself, but while it removes the sign-in, it still doesn't let you sync with your current iOS/Android town. So what was the point of patching it? Just so it doesn't say you can't sign in when you click the button?
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There's two way to login on CoC, Google or Facebook. We have removed the google option and just using facebook. I'm trying to "How to syncs between device?" On another device also connected to same facebook account.
When I'm wrong. Just correct me or make it work together.
I'm also working to try make implementation Google Service on Lumia.
Logging onto Facebook tells me the FB acct is already linked to a CoC acct and asks if I want to link it to this town instead. But at any rate, the Google Sign In error doesn't inhibit the ability to play at all, unless I'm missing something.
Anyone get snapchat to work yet?
Hello,
I tested your apk file as I was having issue with mine (get using apk extractor on my android device).
I have the same : missing textures on trees, buildings, etc...see screenshot attached
Also connecting Facebook account is not getting saved games : it's just here for finding friends... see attached image, it's just asking you if you wants to link this game to your account.
If I find a way to get back saved games, I will post here
About texture missing, any idea?
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_(-2147009263)]
I'm getting this error ( Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_(-2147009263)] ) when installing com.google.android.gms.apk, and for Google Plus, Keep, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Hangout. Any idea what's going on?
DarkAngelFR said:
Hello,
I tested your apk file as I was having issue with mine (get using apk extractor on my android device).
I have the same : missing textures on trees, buildings, etc...see screenshot attached
Also connecting Facebook account is not getting saved games : it's just here for finding friends... see attached image, it's just asking you if you wants to link this game to your account.
If I find a way to get back saved games, I will post here
About texture missing, any idea?
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I'm getting the same missing textures error. Also unable to sign in at all. Clicked on the button and nothing happened. Testing on Lumia 925.
Can anyone here tell me where to place the obb files of games..... + an advice to others who cant use this COC not working. Just restore the PhoneManufactureModelName and other things back to default
Restart your phone and reinstall the game...... This sometimes solves the keyboard not showing up problem which I faced while entering my name for first time in COC
Those who having (error -217.......) just re download the file this error showed up when I tried to install facebook but re downloading solved the problem
I have the Lumia 640 with the latest build (10512 I think?) And I am trying to get the dev enhancements for this to work for my phone, your list says my phone is not supported, but according to other lists on XDA in this forum, my phone should be if I install the DE update (Which for some reason I cannot get?) Please let me know a way I can get this to work, thanks!
Sandix you need to go back to Win 8.1, then with registry editor change your product ID to Lumia 930, then upgrade to windows 10 a Astoria will be working for you.
tickmaster said:
Sandix you need to go back to Win 8.1, then with registry editor change your product ID to Lumia 930, then upgrade to windows 10 a Astoria will be working for you.
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Damn that is a lot of work. hahaa
Does the Developer enhancement update include the Android stuff? and would it be possible to get the DE update by doing a similar method in the registry and then checking for updates?
But thank you for your answer!
If you are on 10166 build yes.
augustinionut said:
If you are on 10166 build yes.
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Damn can't get the update on the 10512 build?
Tryed today with lumia 1520 registry from wp8.1 to 10166, no enhancement awailable...
tickmaster said:
Sandix you need to go back to Win 8.1, then with registry editor change your product ID to Lumia 930, then upgrade to windows 10 a Astoria will be working for you.
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Where in the registry can I change the Product ID and where can I get the product ID for the 930?
EDIT: Found it, the RM-1045 (I hope) we are about to see i guess lmao
Where and How to place obb game files needed for some games
Why not Lumia 640XL?

Install Unsigned APPX / UWP

Hi,
Situation \ Case
I was facing a problem with some apps because some of them
Without certificate or expired
The minimum target system is higher than my system
Related Errors
Failure text: A Prerequisite for an install could not be satisfied
The app package must be digitally signed for signature validation
Solution
Export Signed Certificate with private key
Open Manage Computer Certificates by searching for it in Start Menu
Find any certificate with long expiry date in the available folders, you may start with
Personal
Only the certificate with key icon will work so be sure there is a key icon at the top-left corner
Right Click-> Tasks -> Export
Click Next -> Choose "Yes, export the private key"
Click Next -> Keep the options as it is
Click Next -> Activate Password Option -> Enter any password you need
Click Next -> Select Any Location to save the certificate
Click Next -> Review -> Finish
Why you need this certificate?
When you edit any appx file using the MSIX Tool you will lose the original certificate
also this certificate will be helpful to install any appx with expired certificate.
(If you didn't find any certificate let me know)
On your PC
Download and install MSIX Packaging Tool
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/msix-packaging-tool/9n5lw3jbcxkf​​Prepare your appx:
Some times your app could be packed as appxbundle
In this case just open the file using 7-Zip or any archive software
Extract the appx that Named at the end "ARM" (based on your system)
Exam. extract APP.UWP_2.1.0.0_ARM.appx
If you sure that you have the right file which is for "ARM" and ".appx" Move To the next step
Edit the package using MSIX Packaging Tool:
Select "Package Editor"
Select Your appx file
Assign new certificate
In "Signing preference" Select Sign with a certificate (.pfx)
Select the certificate and enter the password
Edit Manifest file
Scroll Down and click on "Open file" In "Manifest file"
A Text Editor will appear with the Manifest file content
You will edit "MinVersion" value Inside "TargetDeviceFamily"
Set MinVersion="10.0.1.0" (Lower than you device target absolutely)
Save the changes and close the file
The changes will be assigned automatically to package
Click Save -> Choose to keep the same version or to Increase it
Now before you save change the extension from "msix" to "appx"
Done.
Installing
To Install the appx you need to install the same certificate (assigned by MSIX tool) before.
On mobile: Just open the certificate, click install.
On PC:
Open the certificate
Click "Install Certificate"
Select "Local Machine" then click "Next"
Select "Place all the certificates in the following store"
Click "Browse"
Select "Trusted People" then click "OK"
Click "Next" then click "Finish"
Hope this will help.
@astifan Thank you for this. Do you think i will be able to install PC UWP apps on Mobile using this ? For example i want to install Slack on my Lumia 950 with Latest Jan 2020 Update,
warriorvibhu said:
@astifan Thank you for this. Do you think i will be able to install PC UWP apps on Mobile using this ? For example i want to install Slack on my Lumia 950 with Latest Jan 2020 Update,
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Most welcome , sadly no you can't, the app should for ARM devices only and desktop apps only for x86-x64
You can force it to install by change the architect in "Manifest file" from x86-x64 to arm but it will not work for sure
astifan said:
Most welcome , sadly no you can't, the app should for ARM devices only and desktop apps only for x86-x64
You can force it to install by change the architect in "Manifest file" from x86-x64 to arm but it will not work for sure
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Yeah true, I was hoping that they already have them arm ready with all Windows X news and now it seems that not coming anymore. Such amazing OS (Windows Phone) just wasted.
warriorvibhu said:
Yeah true, I was hoping that they already have them arm ready with all Windows X news and now it seems that not coming anymore. Such amazing OS (Windows Phone) just wasted.
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Right, Microsoft wasted many important projects for no reason
If you are looking for real PC experience and you are not using you phone as main phone
try to flash one of the recent builds from WOA project
Release Version 2105.22 · WOA-Project/Lumia-Drivers
Lumia Drivers BSP - Version 2105.1 Released: 05/08/2021 11:00 PM UTC+2 Quality: Preview Important installation notes Please make sure your battery is fully charged before installing this driver pa...
github.com
Now it's really good and provide better performance
+Disabling Windows Defender will solve a lot of performance issues.
or check this channel for Fadil Fadz which contains many good solutions to use WOA even boot from SD card if you want to keep your W10M
Than you for sharing i recently bought Lumia 950 for experimentation and projects .. Only challenge is i heard WOA is performing extremely poorly on Lumia 950, Nevertheless worth a try. I will take up that project today and keep you posted.
@astifan So I went through the cycle of flashing Windows 10 and getting all the updates. I even got 21H1 feature update. Sadly its very slow and unusable.
I also tried multiple methods to try to retain Windows Phone and still keep development / developer menu but was unsuccessful.
Do you know how I can flash just the developer / development Menu that lets me booth into USB Mass storage Mode without Flashing the whole WOA. Sorry if its common knowledge or dumb question.
A link to WOA SD Card Installer will also help.
I cannot find any certificate, could you share some?
Rechard Jack 1229 said:
I cannot find any certificate, could you share some?
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Use the attached certificate,
Password: w10mgroup
astifan said:
Use the attached certificate,
Password: w10mgroup
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Thank you. I will try it.

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