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[Tutorial] LG Shine (TU720) Games without downloading
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Posted by: Maide

Hey, I've been reading posts around here recently since I've bought a new LG Shine phone. I've found a way to play java games without the need to download them via aKeio's method.

Here's how I'm now playing Asteriods on my phone (Partially copied from linked thead due to laziness.

):

Here is what you'll need:

* Unlocked Java Restrictions ** http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1289209

Now the steps:

1) Unlock your java restrictions if you haven't already.
2) Find a .jar file you would like to install onto your shine
3) Find the .jad file that goes with that game/app.
4) Run BitPim (as detailed here)
5) Navigate to "/LGAPP/Media/Java/ams/" folder.
6) Pick one of the currently installed lame demo games that you don't want (M004 is Millionaire, the one I chose)
7) Rename your Game files .jar file "jar" and your .jad file "jad"
8) Backup the jad and jar files in the folder you have chosen
9) Replace your new game files with the old ones
10) Go to the Games folder using your phone
11) Run the game you've overwritten (You will probably have to run it twice)
12) Enjoy your game.

Posted by: Maide

Here's what I've figured out about each of the files in all the folders:

01.png
Generic Thumbnail in the Portable Network Graphics Format. Size is: 15x15
01.raw
A .raw file is sort of like an image file, just not quite. Size is 18x18
_env_
Unknown
mnf
This contains all the details for the game, such as the games name, vendor, what icon to use and games version. Here's an example from Millionaire:

Manifest-Version: 1.0
MicroEdition-Configuration: CLDC-1.1
MIDlet-Name: Millionaire 2007 Demo
MIDlet-Icon: Millicon.png
MIDlet-Vendor: Capcom Interactive, Inc.
MIDlet-1: Millionaire 2007 Demo,Millicon.png,Mill07Demo
MIDlet-Version: 1.0.5
MicroEdition-Profile: MIDP-2.0
png
This is also a thumbnail, the same one as 01.png. This is not in all default games folders which leads me to believe this is not a required file.
raw
This is also a .raw file, the same one as 01.raw This is not in all default games folders which leads me to believe this is not a required file.
jad
This is another description file for games (Similar to the mnf file)

An example file would follow this format:
MIDlet-1: <Application name>, <icon path> , <midlet class>
MIDlet-Jar-Size: <Size in bytes>
MIDlet-Jar-URL: <Associated JAR file>
MIDlet-Name: <Application name>
MIDlet-Vendor: <Company>
MIDlet-Version: 1.0 <Version number>
MicroEdition-Configuration: CLDC-1.1 <CLDC version>
MicroEdition-Profile: MIDP-2.0 <MIDP version>

My downloaded Asteroids game looked like this:

MIDlet-1: Asteroids, , asteroids.asteroids
MIDlet-Name: Asteroids
MIDlet-Vendor: XdebugX
MIDlet-Version: 1.0
MicroEdition-Configuration: CLDC-1.0
MicroEdition-Profile: MIDP-2.0
Kalador: Full--Version-----MR----v1.15
MIDlet-Jar-URL: asteroids.jar
MIDlet-Info-URL: http://www.mobilerated.com/wapdir/Application/1839/
MIDlet-Install-Notify: http://www.mobilerated.com/notif/inst/6527
MIDlet-Delete-Notify: http://www.mobilerated.com/notif/del/6527
Content-Folder: Games
MIDlet-Jar-Size: 22731
jar
The actual game.
url
Unknown - Always seems to be local://ff.jad

Posted by: Maide

I am a programmer by profession, and I plan to write an application that stream-lines this process, also replacing icons/mnf files so your game looks perfect. Stay tuned tomorrow!

Posted by: denyfate

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maide

I am a programmer by profession, and I plan to write an application that stream-lines this process, also replacing icons/mnf files so your game looks perfect. Stay tuned tomorrow!

you are so cool..
i figured its something like that when i was searching around.. but as an amature i didnt wanna try replacing the jar and jad file thinking i might screw it up

thanks alot bud, i love u =)

Posted by: SuprAng

good job guys, it does work, an app would be cool, to do all the graphics and naming and stuff.

I accidentally deleted my rogers apps, if anyone can save them and email them to me please pm me and ill send you my email.

Posted by: Maide

So, right now I'm fooling around with trying to add applications without replacing the current ones, I should have a quick vb6 program made by tonight that creates a nice folder ready to be uploaded by BitPim.

Posted by: Maide

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuprAng

I accidentally deleted my rogers apps, if anyone can save them and email them to me please pm me and ill send you my email.

http://rapidshare.com/files/79972000/M000.zip
http://rapidshare.com/files/79972001/M001.zip
http://rapidshare.com/files/79972002/M002.zip
http://rapidshare.com/files/79972003/M003.zip
http://rapidshare.com/files/79972181/M004.zip
http://rapidshare.com/files/79972004/M005.zip
http://rapidshare.com/files/79972005/M006.zip
http://rapidshare.com/files/79972262/M007.zip
http://rapidshare.com/files/79972006/M008.zip

These are also backed up on your cellphone under "/LGAPP/Media/Java/backup/", btw.

Posted by: online1234

Can't wait for a program to make this phone easy to load games thanks.

Posted by: Maide

I'm having issues right now trying to get the phone to read from the new data in the mnf file, which leads me to suspect it either doesn't read the name of the application from here. So, I'm going to keep hacking away at it, I've figured out what a lot of the files do, so it's only a matter of time..

Posted by: SuprAng

thanks and good work

Posted by: denyfate

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maide

I'm having issues right now trying to get the phone to read from the new data in the mnf file, which leads me to suspect it either doesn't read the name of the application from here. So, I'm going to keep hacking away at it, I've figured out what a lot of the files do, so it's only a matter of time..

good luck mate, appreciate the effort =)

Posted by: Maide

Hrm, would it be possible for someone who has installed a game via aKeio's method to contact me? I need to compare some files.

(Specifically "/LGAPP/Media/Java/ams/_ms_db_" , and "/LGAPP/Media/Java/sys/preloadInfo"

Posted by: Maide

Bump? Anyone?

Posted by: denyfate

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maide

Bump? Anyone?

sry mate, too cheap to try it that way lolz
prob would work better if u ask on the post he made =)

Posted by: aKeio

I'm currently out-of-city but I will be home by tonight; I'll see if I can upload the files for you later on

Posted by: Maide

Quote:

Originally Posted by aKeio

I'm currently out-of-city but I will be home by tonight; I'll see if I can upload the files for you later on

That'd be sweet if you could.

Posted by: AKATDOG

what if ur game doesnt have a .jad file ? Thanks.

Posted by: denyfate

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKATDOG

what if ur game doesnt have a .jad file ? Thanks.

make one... theres something called Jadmaker, use it =)

Posted by: kaboche

Wow good job Maide! I can't wait to put game on my LG TU720!

Posted by: kaboche

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maide

I am a programmer by profession, and I plan to write an application that stream-lines this process, also replacing icons/mnf files so your game looks perfect. Stay tuned tomorrow!

Let's us know when it's ready

Posted by: don_813

will this work for the CU720? and will Akeio's method work too? for the lg shine cu720 from ATT

Posted by: AKATDOG

Quote:

Originally Posted by don_813

will this work for the CU720? and will Akeio's method work too? for the lg shine cu720 from ATT

ive put millionaire on my TU720 from rogers and it works fine...
(using maides method)

Posted by: don_813

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKATDOG

ive put millionaire on my TU720 from rogers and it works fine...
(using maides method)

mine is from att not rogers...and my version is CU not TU...

So does anyone else know if it works for the CU 720

Posted by: slayah

I have a question where are you guys getting games for you're phones, I'm looking for any kind of quality games would be great, such as the demo of millionaire(full version) ect...

Posted by: AKATDOG

Quote:

Originally Posted by don_813

mine is from att not rogers...and my version is CU not TU...

So does anyone else know if it works for the CU 720

the process is quick, i would recommend trying it to see if it works... very few people have this phone...

Posted by: nizoo

I am stuck on

7) Rename your Game files .jar file "jar" and your .jad file "jad"
8) Backup the jad and jar files in the folder you have chosen
9) Replace your new game files with the old ones

rename it to what? and back them where? and do I need to delete everything in the M004 from the phone? thanks

Posted by: nizoo

nvm I got it to work thanks alooooooot

Posted by: denyfate

Quote:

Originally Posted by slayah

I have a question where are you guys getting games for you're phones, I'm looking for any kind of quality games would be great, such as the demo of millionaire(full version) ect...

ive gotten 3D asphalt 3, brain challenge (rly fun brainage rip off), gangstar (GTA ripoff), metal slug, guitar legend (guitar hero ripoff)

they're rly fun, asphalt 3, gangstar and metal slug works especially great with the joystick.. cant imagine playing these wit a scrollwheel or the keypad

im so surprised that 3d games work on this..
another game look promising is some crazy taxi ripoff, but i havnt found a version that isnt laggy on shine
F&F fugitive works, and itve gotten some sort of 2007 award on IGN... but i like asphalt 3 waaaay better then F&F (IMO F&F seems slow.. but it is more story based)

joystick >>>> scrollwheel (IMO)

Posted by: SuprAng

anyone gotten the nes emulator to work?

Would be nicer if the joystick worked diagonally as well.

Posted by: slayah

Quote:

Originally Posted by denyfate

Where are you getting them from?!

Posted by: denyfate

Quote:

Originally Posted by slayah

Where are you getting them from?!

google them

Posted by: glag

is it possible to get the games to fit fully on the LG TU720 screen?...i have brain challenge working on my phone but it only takes up a portion of the screen, i was wondering how i could resize it. suggestions? thnx

Posted by: Dark Mirage

I got this to work on the Telus flip version of the phone. Just look for the Brew and then ams folders.

All your java apps will show up as numbers. Simply save the .jad file to your PC, open it with word pad, and read the file to find out what it is.

(we'll use Doom RPG as an example here) I had two games on my phone. I figured out which one was Megman Man II. I then selected the 15.jar, overwrote it with Doom RPG.jar, and did the same with the .jad files. When this was done, on my phone I went to Megman II in the games section, but when I clicked on it it loaded up Doom RPG. So the method definitely works on other phones but you need to work your way through a slightly different file structure. I did the same thing with the other game to get Opera Mini working.

I still can't figure out how to add programs independently though, and changing the .png files doesn't change them on the phone oddly. It also recorded my phones memory information wrong for some reason... hmmm.

Posted by: eroitachi

I think this was asked already but no answer was given:

I have a CU720, from AT&T. Does this method work on it as well?

Posted by: denyfate

Quote:

Originally Posted by eroitachi

I think this was asked already but no answer was given:

I have a CU720, from AT&T. Does this method work on it as well?

i think the reason why it was not answered because no one bothered to since CU720 and TU720 is the same phone, only CU720 doesnt have video calling.

so the answer is yes.

Posted by: denyfate

Quote:

Originally Posted by glag

is it possible to get the games to fit fully on the LG TU720 screen?...i have brain challenge working on my phone but it only takes up a portion of the screen, i was wondering how i could resize it. suggestions? thnx

get 240x320 games

Posted by: eroitachi

Quote:

Originally Posted by denyfate

i think the reason why it was not answered because no one bothered to since CU720 and TU720 is the same phone, only CU720 doesnt have video calling.

so the answer is yes.

well then thats all I needed to know, I dont understand why nobody bothered to answer, "yes" is a small and easy to type word.

Thank!

Posted by: don_813

Quote:

Originally Posted by eroitachi

well then thats all I needed to know, I dont understand why nobody bothered to answer, "yes" is a small and easy to type word.

Thank!

haha dude yea...it was me that asked that question before...

anyways...where can we download 240x320 games to put on the lg shine...

Posted by: iioal

hey there i just bought lg shine tu720 from ebay 2 weeks ago..but i didn't get the software cd for my pc i try searching on the internet but i didn't find anything if any1 can help i will be veryyyy much thankfull to you ......

Posted by: mark_in_2k

Thanks for the tutorial Maide.

Is there anyway to edit the title of the game in the phone? I tried changing the info in the mnf file to the name of the game that I installed, but it still shows as Millionaire Demo on the phone.

If I highlight the game on the phone, choose Options and then Information > Application Info and scroll down the list I can see the real game name (Luxor in this case).

I'm wondering if I need to hexedit some of the files.

Posted by: Maide

Actually, Mark, I've still been playing around with this recently. You'll notice that the file "_ms_db_" contains all of the names of your Java Applications. Should you delete this file, it will regenerate itself, but it will only show the applications if they are the original ones in the new file, so any applications you've replaced will not show up. Should you only edit the applications name, the same thing happens. I'm fairly sure _ms_db_ is the file we need to edit, but it might not be, since there are other files very similar to this one on the phone, but this one does show results when modified/deleted. I'll keep everyone updated if I find anything.

Posted by: mark_in_2k

Thanks for checking into it Maide. I'll look forward to your findings!

Posted by: thornx

Quote:

Originally Posted by denyfate

denyfate, does asphalt 3 3d lockup for you, mine seems to get stuck when it tries to load a race.

And which folder corresponds to wheel of fortune and the pool game?

Thanks

Posted by: shine on

I'm not sure if anyone else has posted this before, but it seems that the demo games that come preloaded can be gotten rid of.

I've tried using both aKeio and Maide's method of loading games onto the TU720. I found that for games loaded on using Maide's w/o downloading method, if you do a master clear (settings > reset settings > master clear) on the phone after you've changed the jar and jad files, those demo games with the changed jar and jad files will disappear on the phone interface. However, when I link it on BitPim, I can still see those files under the ams folder. I'm not sure how that is. If you really hate seeing those demo games on the phone, maybe you can give it a try, just remember to BACKUP YOUR FILES and other data BEFORE you do a MASTER CLEAR.

Using aKeio's method (it only seems to work on Roger's browser, didn't work on Opera Mini), the games actually show up with their original names on the phone, instead of under the demos' names.

Thanks to aKeio and Maide and windsorean for their trial (and possibly error)s.

Posted by: 9tails

It was a very helpful tutorial, thank you very much. I wonder is there a way to get around to install more game, getting moby explorer or tinybook or bookreader working? I think that I have to modify the roger.pol again, to let the java cert allow moby explorer to work?

Posted by: fdicommando

hey im a rookie at this so...
uhh can any of you guys be really specific as to where (websites) i can find game at

Posted by: _rolo_

kk I need some help..
Im doin everything RYTE!!..i jus unlocked da java shyt...and i did da staff for jar and jad...BUT when i try 2 play..da gane jus flash and doesnt do anyting..i mean i press play and thn in ma screen i get..Java and thn it go bak to da games file..any idea WHY??
ps: i was tryin 2 change Block Breaker Deluxe M006

Posted by: denyfate

Quote:

Originally Posted by _rolo_

kk I need some help..
Im doin everything RYTE!!..i jus unlocked da java shyt...and i did da staff for jar and jad...BUT when i try 2 play..da gane jus flash and doesnt do anyting..i mean i press play and thn in ma screen i get..Java and thn it go bak to da games file..any idea WHY??
ps: i was tryin 2 change Block Breaker Deluxe M006

y0 guI u sud DL sum n3w gan yo, cux da gan u DL d0nt work wit da fne daZ y E flashes

Posted by: _rolo_

Quote:

Originally Posted by denyfate

y0 guI u sud DL sum n3w gan yo, cux da gan u DL d0nt work wit da fne daZ y E flashes

Wut r u syain dawg!

Posted by: denyfate

thats exactly how i feel when i read your post.. dawg

download different versions of the game, theres ususally 3 to 4 versions (S60 S40 SE Motorla etc)

the reason why it flashes its because that specific game doesnt work
and if all the versions u found doesnt work, then tough luck.. u cant play that game

Posted by: _rolo_

Quote:

Originally Posted by denyfate

thats exactly how i feel when i read your post.. dawg

download different versions of the game, theres ususally 3 to 4 versions (S60 S40 SE Motorla etc)

the reason why it flashes its because that specific game doesnt work
and if all the versions u found doesnt work, then tough luck.. u cant play that game

Ohh ok JAJAJ...sorry about that, never going to happen again, im just use to talk like that.
anyways....where i can get all the versions of those games??

Posted by: mikem4a1

has anyone managed to edit the title name of the game? i tried changing the mnf file but no luck

Posted by: Toofurroucious

Quote:

Originally Posted by _rolo_

hey buddy can you please help me!!!
can you help i unlocked the jave thing too and now i am stuck on the part where i hav eto do something for the jar and jad things can you help me
please..!

Posted by: mikem4a1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toofurroucious

hey buddy can you please help me!!!
can you help i unlocked the jave thing too and now i am stuck on the part where i hav eto do something for the jar and jad things can you help me
please..!

-just download a java game; it is a something.jar file

-to create a jad file(if not included), use JADGen. In jadgen, just give the
location of the jar file.

-In bitpim go to /LGAPP/Media/Java/ams/

- you will see a list of applications and games (M0001-M0015 on CU720)

- you must distinguish between the apps and the games, since you are probably looking to replace the demos. To do this, just save the mnf file from one of the M0-- folders. Open it with wordpad and it should give some info as to what the folder is.

- Ok, you know the game you will replace. Now, take your game files (something.jar and something.jad) and rename them to simply jar and jad, respectively.

-Then in the M0-- folder, overwrite jar and jad with YOUR jar and jad.

-Some games do not work because there is a flashing screen. If you leave the Games section on your phone and then come back to it, this sometimes fixes the problem. Otherwise, find another game.

- Unless you know how to rename the demos, the name will be the same in the selection screen, but the game you replaced will launch.

Hope this helped.

Posted by: DearJoey

Sorry, but im not quite sure I follow these instructions.

7) Rename your Game files .jar file "jar" and your .jad file "jad"
8) Backup the jad and jar files in the folder you have chosen
9) Replace your new game files with the old ones

On #7 do you mean the Game files that we want to install to be renamed? Or the one in the game folder?

And by #8 do you mean by backing up both the game files in the phone, and your game files?

And by #9 you mean by using the overwrite option available by right clicking the game on Bitpim?

Sorry if these are stupid questions, I just need it to be a little more clearer for me.

Thanks in advance.

Posted by: denyfate

Quote:

Originally Posted by DearJoey

Sorry, but im not quite sure I follow these instructions.

7) Rename your Game files .jar file "jar" and your .jad file "jad"
8) Backup the jad and jar files in the folder you have chosen
9) Replace your new game files with the old ones

On #7 do you mean the Game files that we want to install to be renamed? Or the one in the game folder?

And by #8 do you mean by backing up both the game files in the phone, and your game files?

And by #9 you mean by using the overwrite option available by right clicking the game on Bitpim?

Sorry if these are stupid questions, I just need it to be a little more clearer for me.

Thanks in advance.

7) rename YOUR game files that YOU downloaded from say devilmaycry.jar to jar
8) back up the jar and jad IN YOUR PHONE, as you are about to replace them
9) overwrite wit ne way u want.. right click, drag, w/e.. personally i just click and drag

Posted by: DearJoey

Quote:

Originally Posted by denyfate

Haha Thanks man. Just need some good games.

Posted by: erin_nelson

Hi. Would someone be kind enough to cut and paste all of the text from their modified (or original and I'll modify it myself) rogers.pol file so that I can create my own?
I have purchased my LG shine through the 3 Telco and they have restricted access to viewing any of the files. Everytime I go to save the file so I can open it BitPIM gives me a restricted access error.
I can overwrite their file with a new file but I can't open it to modify it which means I can't add any games by modifying the code as described in the opening post.
I'm quite annoyed as the games I want to put on the phone were purchased from my telco to begin with but they wont assist me in adding them to my new phone!

Before you comment I have already tried to locate the file myself using various searches, torrent & peer to peer programs as well as the LG downloads section so I am not trying to do this to take the lazy way out. Please assist if you can!

Erin

Posted by: erin_nelson

Quote:

Originally Posted by fdicommando

hey im a rookie at this so...
uhh can any of you guys be really specific as to where (websites) i can find game at

You can get quite a few if you search for them using isohunt and download using a torrent program like azureus or bitcomet.

Posted by: Kong5232

i have a micro sd and thats it so im not shure what steps to take for the java restrictions but i still would really like to be able to set mp3s as ringtones. any help????????

Posted by: swirsky_zhuko

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kong5232

i have a micro sd and thats it so im not shure what steps to take for the java restrictions but i still would really like to be able to set mp3s as ringtones. any help????????

I have the LG CU720, so the process should be the same as any other shine.
once in BitPim and you have the folder view open, go to LGAPP/Media/Sounds/Audios and put your mp3s in there. Then you should be able to see them in your ringtones list on your phone

Posted by: Kong5232

So i just install BitPim and run it with the micro sd in and look for the folder LGAPP/Media/Sounds/Audios in the micro sd? or in the handset memory. because i have tried copying and pasting in the phone to the audios file in the sd and it was the same...file too large.

Posted by: moonbaby4885

Quote:

Originally Posted by swirsky_zhuko

I wanna get the red lg shine for att and i wanna know if you can change the themes this way too? I am very computer dumb when it comes to doing this stuff will it be too hard for me?

Posted by: cowsonfire

For those of you wondering about the AT&T Shine CU720, these instructions do work on them (though I didn't need to unlock any java restrictions). I have written a more in depth guide on modifying the existing apps/games for the CU720 and posted it here.

If the CU and TU have the same _db_ms_ format my guide should also work for those of you looking to rename your existing games.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maide

Here's what I've figured out about each of the files in all the folders:
....

Based on my testing (on the CU720) the png, raw, mnf, and url files all seem optional. The _env_ file contains some information about the app including the current directory (so you cant move it to a different directory), but it is generated at startup so it seems safe to delete.

Posted by: MiLO83

Hi Everyone,
I bricked my friends brand new LG Shine TU720 following the instructions in the previous post. He had just purchased the phone 4 hours earlier and he's not very happy with me.
(http://cowsonfire.com/cell/howtoGamesCU720.html)
I would advise that I followed the instructions very carefully and everything worked fine until this morning when his phone wouldn't turn on.
Now I don't know what to do about the bricked phone.
Should he take it back? What should he say to explain why the phone is not working?
Can we fix it?
Also the games were really sweet while it was working, we turned the phone off last night and turned it back on and it still worked fine; but this morning it wouldn't power on.

When we get a new phone, how would we go about putting downloaded games onto the phone without bricking it? Is there a safe no bricking possible method?
It worked fine I believe to replace the demos, I think it was when I tried to add more games to the games list using the 101 Editor. Is this the general consensus?
What is the safest method? I doubt he will even let me hook the phone up to my computer again if we get it replaced, unless people can verify that replacing the demos is safe, and it was the hex editing of the _ms_db_ file with the template in 010editor to add more games that bricked it.

I am interested in hearing answers to any and all of these questions,
Thanks for reading, and please reply!

(These are games retrieved from an old phone)
- MiLO83

Please reply to me specifically HERE as I have opened a new topic due to my asking so many questions and not wanting to take the original topic over.

Thanks!

Posted by: MiLO83

Why can't I edit my posts?
Anyway,
Ok there is no edit post button.

THE PHONE IS NOT BRICKED.
MY FRIEND CAME HOME TODAY AND I WAS READY TO GET TOLD OFF, HE SAID HIS PHONE WAS WORKING FINE AND ALL HE DID WAS PLUG IT INTO THE USB ON MY COMPUTER AND IT STARTED AND WORKS GREAT.

I am so sorry for any confusion this may have caused. The tutorial I followed works fine infact great and this was a case of the phone not booting and then me being seperated from the phone all day. Great way to make a first impression eh?
Again turns out the tutorial works GREAT and the phone is awesome loaded with games.

Sorry to all,
Thanks for reading and understanding,
- MiLO83

Posted by: gillanater

Hi three questions

1. When i add the Jar and Jad file should it be just 'jar' or 'jar.jar'

2. When i add the Jar and Jad do i delete everything else in the file leaving just the jar and jad?

3. When i download games for my phone, all the game comes with is the ".jar" file. where can i download games that come with ".jar" and ".jad"

Thanks

Posted by: gillanater

edit if anyone had same problem as me finding just '.jar' files download this small program that lets creates a '.jad' file for your '.jar' one.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Intern.../JADMaker.shtml

ALSO 1 more question when u get to the part with all the m00X folders is there anyway to just make a new m00 than overwrite the old one?