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No programs listet in add/remove programs. Any ideas?

I am using Faria's Rom [the real thing], and today when I tried to intall the beta 3 version of battery Status to the ROM it couldn't complete the instalation. Then I went to add/remove programs menu to delete the previous version of the Battery Status, however, the were no programs listed there. The list is empty. I remember having this problem once when I tried the MB Rom. Any suggestions?

danik_iceman said:
I am using Faria's Rom [the real thing], and today when I tried to intall the beta 3 version of battery Status to the ROM it couldn't complete the instalation. Then I went to add/remove programs menu to delete the previous version of the Battery Status, however, the were no programs listed there. The list is empty. I remember having this problem once when I tried the MB Rom. Any suggestions?
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That is because the program in built into the ROM and therefore cannot be removed using the remove programs. Go ahead and download the update and install it.

Nope, I know that, but I have a lot of other programs that I installed myself. About 10 of them, and they all seem to be working fine, however I don't see them in add/remove programs.

Are the programs your using installed via activesync, do they show in activesync as installed programs? were they installed on a storage card?
danik_iceman said:
Nope, I know that, but I have a lot of other programs that I installed myself. About 10 of them, and they all seem to be working fine, however I don't see them in add/remove programs.
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The active sync doesn't connect to the device. All the programs were installed in main memory.

it sounds like you might have to go back and install them through active sync. It might not work, but it would sort of force active sync to recognize your programs, do you know what i mean?

jawnsixteen said:
it sounds like you might have to go back and install them through active sync. It might not work, but it would sort of force active sync to recognize your programs, do you know what i mean?
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Yes, but when I said add/remove programs menu, I meant the one that is in the phone, not in the active sync. I don't see the one in the phone menu

I think that if you want to update a program that's already in the ROM you will have to run th CAB, then remove it with the add/remove programs option, and then re-install it. otherwise the device may not recognize the updated version.

regius said:
I think that if you want to update a program that's already in the ROM you will have to run th CAB, then remove it with the add/remove programs option, and then re-install it. otherwise the device may not recognize the updated version.
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I had the same problem after upgrading to the BatteryStatusExt.1.04.203.beta4.CAB. I could not activesync, could not delete, move or rename any files with File Explorer, could not install any CAB files and there were no programs in the Add/Remove programs list (even though like you, I had 10 or so installed). I was able to remove the BatteryStatus folder using TotalCommander but unforutenly, this did not help.
I had no choice but to hard reset my device which of course sorted the problem.

danik_iceman said:
I am using Faria's Rom [the real thing], and today when I tried to intall the beta 3 version of battery Status to the ROM it couldn't complete the instalation. Then I went to add/remove programs menu to delete the previous version of the Battery Status, however, the were no programs listed there. The list is empty. I remember having this problem once when I tried the MB Rom. Any suggestions?
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I've had the add/remove go blank on me several times...would not allow me to install any cab's...and obviously I could not uninstall anything if it wasn't listed. The sad thing is a hard reset is about the only fix. I started using Sprite Backup so if it happened I could get back to a recent image. It always seemed to occur about the time I went into camera settings and made changes too but I couldn't nail down the culprit..the one time I took an image, then did the camera settings, of course it worked fine. I know you won't like my answer..I sure didn't when it happened to me.

icon for Gmail????

Ok i can't stop messing with my X. does anyone know what file the gmail icon is in.I am talking about the one that appears in the top left of the notification bar when you get new gmail. i tried changing the icon I found in the gmail app itself and had no luck when i got new mail.
No biggie if no one does just like to tinker.
Nycorduroy

nycorduroy said:
Ok i can't stop messing with my X. does anyone know what file the gmail icon is in.I am talking about the one that appears in the top left of the notification bar when you get new gmail. i tried changing the icon I found in the gmail app itself and had no luck when i got new mail.
No biggie if no one does just like to tinker.
Nycorduroy
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I forget the name off the top of my head but if memory serves me it is in the framework-res.apk. So if you know what you have now decompile that and look in there to change it.

it used to be in the gmail apk, but since we got the update, search your data/app folder. you will find the update in there. For this one you must pull it from your phone, delete the old update (via market or app manager) change your image drop it into a good apk (one that wasnt decompiled) then re sign it. then install from sd or adb.

So in data/apps I see com.google.android.gm-1.apk. I checked and sure enough the icon is in there. So let me see if I got this right. Pull that file using adb to my computer. Then uninstall gmail app from phone. Download clean gmail app from market. Place icon I want in the apk using something like 7zip and then install gmail??? Am I understanding you correctly?
Thanks bad
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

pull the apk
uninstall gmail
modify the apk
sign the apk
install new apk

Ok hopefully last question. what is the best way to sign an application??
Edit: alright I figured it out. Thanks again bad4u

no prob, sorry i wasnt able to get back to ya on the last question.

Alright,
I have tried and tried but no luck. Here is what i have done so far:
pulled the update from phone. uninstalled gmail updates. Modified the icon image in the gmail update. Signed the modified new gmail update apk ( did it twice separately with 2 different methods found on these forums). Sent signed, modified new update for gmail back to data/app on phone. disconnected phone from pc. through root explorer clicked on the new update. It attempts to install and then comes back with application failed to install. Just to check if i click on the unmodified update.apk it installs just fine.
Any ideas?? So little of a mod, but it is driving me nuts!!!

nycorduroy said:
Alright,
I have tried and tried but no luck. Here is what i have done so far:
pulled the update from phone. uninstalled gmail updates. Modified the icon image in the gmail update. Signed the modified new gmail update apk ( did it twice separately with 2 different methods found on these forums). Sent signed, modified new update for gmail back to data/app on phone. disconnected phone from pc. through root explorer clicked on the new update. It attempts to install and then comes back with application failed to install. Just to check if i click on the unmodified update.apk it installs just fine.
Any ideas?? So little of a mod, but it is driving me nuts!!!
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You placed in system/data then tried to install? if so just place on sd then try to install.
Are you decompiling then recompiling? if so, just take your edited images and drop them into the apk you didnt decompile, into their correct folders then resign.
do you have "unknown sources" checked in settings>app
try those, if you still cant get it, i might be able to look at them and check it out.

Finally got it!!! The only way I got it to work after trying every possible suggestion was to use Ninjamorph. No matter how many times i uninstalled, edited, signed, and attempted to install I kept getting application did not install. Don't know why but it would not accept my signed apk. I never even decompiled it. Weird but i am new at this stuff. ninjamorph took the least amount of work and effort and it worked 1st try.
Go figure.. thanks bad4u for all your help. i almost gave up but your suggestion kept me going.
Now, what can i mess with

I would like to see the image you used. Maybe I will do the same. Could you do a little step by step on your ninja morph process? Thanks.
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Ok I attached icon I am using.
These were my steps. 1. Download and install Ninjamorph from market
2. Put the gmail icon on root of sdcard
3. start ninjamorp
4. click allow checks in ninjamorph
5. when done click start new project
6. click data folder
7. click app
8. scroll down to and click com.google.android.gm-1.apk
9. NM will extract files, just wait
10. when down click res
11. click drawable-hdpi
12. scroll down and click stat_notify_email.png
NM will bring you to the root of the sdcard
13. click on the new icon that you want to use
14. NM will replace it, once done, click on blue arrow in bottom right of NM
15. click finish project
16. You should see com.google.android.gm-1.apk. Click it.
17. hit ok at all warnings. One will mention zipalign or something like that I clicked no for that one.
18. Phone should reboot (if not do it yourself) and you should have the new icon appear in top left of notification bar when you get Gmail.
This is how I got it to work. Of course make a backup and don't blame me if anything screws up
Nycorduroy

Here it is in action

Man! That is the kind of write up I can appreciate.
+10
Do you have any other images you can share? i.e. tweetdeck, set cpu etc?
Also - I assume - just right click on the icon and "save as"? It is the proper size? I mean the gmail icon is the exact one you are using?
thanks a bunch.

glad you like the right up. This forum has taught me so much so I gotta give back what little I do know. Yeah just right click and save as. It is the right size and named correctly. As for other icons, don't have anything special really. All the ones I have, I've snagged from these forums and other droid spots.

where is this icon on gingerbread? Ur Guide doesnt works for me :-( ne new icon is inside the .apk file but still the old gmail icon appears and makes me crazy
im on gingerbread 2.3.3 with a ram build on HTC HD2
any help?

honki said:
where is this icon on gingerbread? Ur Guide doesnt works for me :-( ne new icon is inside the .apk file but still the old gmail icon appears and makes me crazy
im on gingerbread 2.3.3 with a ram build on HTC HD2
any help?
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I'm having the same issue I've tried everything to change it.

[Q] Miui themes not applying

Every time i try to update the theme on MIUI i keep getting "New font library may cause some apps to display incorrectly. reboot to fix this issue", when I hit ok sometimes it says applied successfully. However when I reboot nothing happens at all, its the standard theme and thats that. I've re wiped and formatted everything and reinstalled and still nothing. Can somebody help me out with this?

phillyzxp said:
Every time i try to update the theme on MIUI i keep getting "New font library may cause some apps to display incorrectly. reboot to fix this issue", when I hit ok sometimes it says applied successfully. However when I reboot nothing happens at all, its the standard theme and thats that. I've re wiped and formatted everything and reinstalled and still nothing. Can somebody help me out with this?
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Try creating a "theme" folder under data/system with rootexplorer, so it should read data/system/theme.
NVIDIA NEVER AGAIN!

So i have no system folder anywhere....i went under data and created a folder called theme and still nothing...same problem

phillyzxp said:
So i have no system folder anywhere....i went under data and created a folder called theme and still nothing...same problem
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It's not on the SD card or internal storage, it's on the phone itself. You have to use an app like Root Explorer to browse your phone's file system.
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worked like a charm thanks

Perfect!! For those out there having issues finding a good root explorer, I found "Solid Explorer" worked like a glove! Thanks!

plzzzzzzzzz help me toooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
i have the folder under there but i cant download or apply themes......"out of service please try again later" its da messga e comming
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[Resolved] HELP! Install saved .apk not working TAB not selectable

Guys, a pretty strange thing just happened.
I'm on Iconia A500 tablet with 32G , so space isn't a problem.
I'm trying to reinstall my saved .apk backups that I did with App Backup and Restore.
Problem is that INSTALL tab is not selectable, I can only chose Cancel.
If I press on install tab nothing happens, it's like it is in grey, not.."pushable, meanwhile Cancel tab is working..
Tried to install directly from market, ALL APPS installing, problem only with .apk saved...
Anyone ? +100 to the saviour!
OK, found out is was Screen Filter....

Thanks!
DigitalWarS said:
Guys, a pretty strange thing just happened.
I'm on Iconia A500 tablet with 32G , so space isn't a problem.
I'm trying to reinstall my saved .apk backups that I did with App Backup and Restore.
Problem is that INSTALL tab is not selectable, I can only chose Cancel.
If I press on install tab nothing happens, it's like it is in grey, not.."pushable, meanwhile Cancel tab is working..
Tried to install directly from market, ALL APPS installing, problem only with .apk saved...
Anyone ? +100 to the saviour!
OK, found out is was Screen Filter....
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This solved a problem for me!

just install directly from sdcard,instead of using apps..
Do you have backup in the same place as your app manager kept as backup?
SENT FROM MONSTER ! ! !
HIT THANX OR I WILL JUST
CRY...

Cannot update sucessfully to anything

Software version 1.46.498.1 Android 2.3.4 Sensation 4G Rooted S-off HBoot 1.18.0003
First I tried flashing some roms with Jelly bean - Things seemed to go OK then after startup screen it freezes then reboots on the "instruction screen" it reboots to the desktop and the app button will pull up icons ,then freezes and reboots. I tried some different roms in different versions of android and the exact thing keeps happening. I looked everywhere but couldn't find the answer to if I need to have the same android firmware version on my phone as the rom I was trying to flash. I tried to install 4.0 but it did the exact same thing the same way. All attempts to upgrade in any way have failed.
I have tried full wipe,wiping cache & delvin cache. I have tried not doing that & all the same. I have a nandroid backup thank goodness that I have reinstalled 20 times trying to get anything to work.
Solution found: Flashed CM 9 and the google app. No titanium backup. I installed it but no Icon.

Still trying
I put PG58IMG.zip on my SD, ran bootloader and it readsG58IMG.zip No image file
Also in pink in the top left read LOCKED is this it? I have rooted my phone.

Titanium
I just updated to CM 10 successfully!! Problem is I had titanium to back up my apps and now it is not there. How do I get it back on?

Dynochrome said:
I just updated to CM 10 successfully!! Problem is I had titanium to back up my apps and now it is not there. How do I get it back on?
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just install titanium backup again

TB
I installed it, but it doesn't show up anywhere!??? Play say's it's installed no I con anywhere!

Dynochrome said:
I installed it, but it doesn't show up anywhere!??? Play say's it's installed no I con anywhere!
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Try to clear settings for titanium backup, uninstall it and install it again.Restart your Launcher and clear your Launcher settings if it is necessary.Check if the app is frozen or you have hide it from your Launcher.
Inform us if it helps you!
**Before you post try to reboot your device.If you had it installed on your system partition reboot into recovery and clean your dalvik-cache / It would be nice to clean your cache partition too**

I only see a couple options for the launcher and showing/not showing icons isn't one of them. It says pro key installed but can't start it. Under app management all fields are darkened except uninstall.
Funny, the unpaid version works fine.

Dynochrome said:
I only see a couple options for the launcher and showing/not showing icons isn't one of them. It says pro key installed but can't start it. Under app management all fields are darkened except uninstall.
Funny, the unpaid version works fine.
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The "Titanium Backup PRO Key" for titanium backup is a key that unlocks the free version of the application to pro version.So it is natural the "Titanium Backup PRO Key" has no data to clean!You have to install the free version first!

Hmm
I'll try that. Makes sense. I don't see yet how to "link"them