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help: how to add removable apk to roms?

I wasn't able to find info about this until now. But I need to know how to make the apks I include in a rom removable. I guess, maybe, I have to copy into a different folder instead or /system/app. is it right?
thanks

you have to install it in data directory not in system directory. so data/app

ok, thanks, but, if it doesn't exist, should I create it?

no u should not create it because then it wouldnt be a proper directory for your rom, the rom may not recognize it, i think.
which rom are you on? most rom has a data directory, that is where third party apps are installed and where apps downloaded from the market is also installed

this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=556962&highlight=enomther

ok i see what u mean when there's no data directory. what you should test out first is go to market and download an app. then see where that app is install. see if it created a data directory or not. it should...

I had a look using root explorer, and there is a folder in the root called /data/app , and there inside are every installed apk, even the ones I installed by astro...
and there is another one called /data/data where I find folder of every app too
ANd another one called /data/app-private (there I found one apk that I downloaded from market.
I try to download a new one

Yup put your apks in data/app

on a related note, is there any way to flash unsigned ROMs? like if I want to drop .apk 's into the data folder of a rom before flashing?

The_Chrome_Coyote said:
on a related note, is there any way to flash unsigned ROMs? like if I want to drop .apk 's into the data folder of a rom before flashing?
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I think no, but have a look for a program called autosign.
It very easy

NguyenHuu said:
Yup put your apks in data/app
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but it only appear in my phone,not in the files of the rom.
Anyway I'm going to ask enomther, the creator of the rom, maybe he can help me

joshuas_79 said:
but it only appear in my phone,not in the files of the rom.
Anyway I'm going to ask enomther, the creator of the rom, maybe he can help me
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ok your running a reg rom system, thus meaning 1.5/1.6 non hero. i can teach you step by step on how to set up "signing .zip's". its super super convenient!! i promise and its not to hard. just pm me if you need help. its way way easier to flash a rom with whatever apk you want then to push them and hope you pushed them to the right spot.

Daily Challenge apk?

I have searched high, and low for this apk and I keep coming up empty handed. I know the widget is available via a custom Rom, but I rather not take that route just yet.
Is this apk out there?

I tried to take the notepad/task widget from Fresh RoM and install it on a couple roms with ES FIle and it wouldn't work so not sure if you even can do it that way.
Interested in finding out a way to get some of these widgets myself.

I was told if I can't get the apk in this forum, I can't be done lol. My fingers are crossed...

Still searching...
Just meant a few fellow Evo owner's that are also interested in the apk. I guess Im not alone

He123321 said:
I have searched high, and low for this apk and I keep coming up empty handed. I know the widget is available via a custom Rom, but I rather not take that route just yet.
Is this apk out there?
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If you see it in a custom rom, then download the rom, rename it to a zip file, and just take the apk for the widget right out of there and install it to your phone.

TJDuckett said:
If you see it in a custom rom, then download the rom, rename it to a zip file, and just take the apk for the widget right out of there and install it to your phone.
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Ah, that does make sense, and this is the 1st time I ever heard of the idea. I will try it out.
Thanks

This ROM has it:
http://link.geekfor.me/freshevo053

tonyh703 said:
This ROM has it:
http://link.geekfor.me/freshevo053
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Thanks for the link...
I found the apk, and I transfered it to my SD card. I found it via Astro, but I get !Application not install message when I hit the install button.
Now Im lost...

Did you get the apk from the system/app or data/app folder? If it's the system/app folder, you're going to need to adb push it to the system/app/ folder using adb rather than package install it.

TJDuckett said:
Did you get the apk from the system/app or data/app folder? If it's the system/app folder, you're going to need to adb push it to the system/app/ folder using adb rather than package install it.
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Damn, I was afraid of that.
I do appreciate the help

He123321 said:
Damn, I was afraid of that.
I do appreciate the help
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... what are you afraid of? You're phone's rooted, no?
If so, it's legit just typing three command strings to move the file, and you're set... literally seconds.

I'm currently some what rooted via unrevoked3.

He123321 said:
I'm currently some what rooted via unrevoked3.
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I'm not familiar with unrevoked, and what permissions it gives you, but, are you experienced with adb at all? Do you have SDK tools installed?

unrevoked3 is a partial root. I would have to go with simpleroot to do what you speak of.
I need to take some time and sit down for a full root. Right now I'm riding around, and time is not my friend.

He123321 said:
unrevoked3 is a partial root. I would have to go with simpleroot to do what you speak of.
I need to take some time and sit down for a full root. Right now I'm riding around, and time is not my friend.
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Yea. Full rooting is when you can really have some fun ^_^

wats the daily challenge apk all about am interested i got the fresh 053 zip but cant find the app wats the filename of the apk?

extrafuzzyllama said:
wats the daily challenge apk all about am interested i got the fresh 053 zip but cant find the app wats the filename of the apk?
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Its a pretty cool widget that gives you one good deed for the day. It could be hug a friend, or hold a door open for someone.
The file name:
htc.rosiewidgets.daychallenge.apk
TJDuckett
I will do a full root soon, and yes on the fun part

anyone have dl link?

Here's the file

Well, I went a step further, and installed Fresh Evo 1.0.1 rooted via unrevoked3, and Rom manager.
The search option does work once in awhile

[NEW GAPPS.ZIP & APK] New Android Market [2.2.6] for G1(Android 2.1&2.2)[16/12/2010]

[NEW GAPPS.ZIP & APK] New Android Market [2.2.6] for G1(Android 2.1&2.2)[16/12/2010]
EDIT: I've put the new gapps.zip to update all ur gapps . This has to work : ) Just flash this from the recovery . It'll overwrite your old gapps , giving you the latest of all the basic gapps (incl.the new Market )
You can then go to the new market and install the updated Gmail,Voice Search,Google Search,Maps,Youtube app etc.
New Android Market (version 2.2.6) features include:
1.Refund window changing to 15 minutes
2.New carousel with featured apps on main page
3.Widgets and Live Wallpapers categories added
4.Related content added to app page
5.Single page app viewing, all info in one place
6.Max size for apk files increased from 25 MB to 50 MB
Also the Downloads now get paused instead of getting cancelled if there is a network/data interruption
I am not making a flashable update since it might clash with the original Vending.apk . So here are the steps to remove the old market and install the new one.
1) Use adb to remove and install the new market.
a) adb remount
b)Backup your current Market by
adb pull /system/app/Vending.apk Vending.apk
c) adb shell rm /system/app/Vending.apk
Rename the apk you downloaded (MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE RIGHT APK FOR ECLAIRS OR FROYO) to Market.apk and put the apk in the Android SDK/tools folder then
adb push Market.apk /system/app
OR
Simply use your favourite Root File Manager (Root Explorer ,SU explorer , Android Commander etc.) and go to /system/app and delete Vending.apk .
Then put the New Market apk in /system/app
Restart your phone and you're good to go
Credits : CyanogenMOD.
P.S: I'm not a regular thread creator so kindly move the thread if the section is wrong . Thanks
ENJOY !

Thank you for this update

force close on android 2.2.1 with the froyo one.
which one you have used yourself?

Got this already ...workign on my G1 2.2.1
awesome update for the market...

irisiris said:
force close on android 2.2.1 with the froyo one.
which one you have used yourself?
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I have SparksMOD . It should work on all CM 6.1 (Android 2.2.1) and all Froyo ROMS.
Make sure you restart your phone and follow my instructions carefully.
Also try running fix permissions from recovery incase it doesnt help.

try to install this through file manager, and it says insufficient permission, can u make a zip file?

badboy68 said:
try to install this through file manager, and it says insufficient permission, can u make a zip file?
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You cannot replace or manage Android phone system files through normal File managers like Astro,Linda etc.
Best way I recommend is to Use Android Commander and follow the steps for installing without adb commands.
http://androidcommander.com/

i installed thru recovery and works great

on my G1 with 6.1 2708 is great. install via adb
why I do not see the category widgets and live wallpaper?

Hey..
Pity, it doesn't work for me.
I did it with the Root Explorer. Installation suceeded but i get a "force close" error message, when i try to select a program from the list or to go to "my downloads".
Changing back to the old one without problems.
my device:
G1 white
Android FroYo (CM 6.1)
Country: Austria
Cheers!

I used the qr code/barcode scanner in the following link and followed the on-screen instructions. Took it a few minutes but it worked and I have no errors.
Tmobile G1
EZterry 14mb radio/spl
Mytouch3g OTA 2.2.1 updated
Here is the link with the QR code, just use your favorite QR scanner and then open via url or open in browser. It should then start a download, after its done just follow the on screen directions to install (it back-up's the installed markets user data then deletes it and installs the new market. http : // androidspin . com / 2010 / 12 / 11 / new-android-market-update-unofficially-available-for-download/
This isnt spam but I am new so I apparently can not post links, just remove the spaces then copy/paste

Universal Android Market updater v2.2.6
I've posted a new flashable updater
Here is what's new :
Backup original Vending.apk to sdcard
Select between Froyo or pre-Froyo rom
Thread : here
Download : here

woernsn said:
Hey..
Pity, it doesn't work for me.
I did it with the Root Explorer. Installation suceeded but i get a "force close" error message, when i try to select a program from the list or to go to "my downloads".
Changing back to the old one without problems.
my device:
G1 white
Android FroYo (CM 6.1)
Country: Austria
Cheers!
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Did you rename the file to Vending.apk and change permission? work for me..

I installed with no problem on my MT3G just downloaded it and installed, running froyo 2.2.1
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App

XmeccaX said:
I installed with no problem on my MT3G just downloaded it and installed, running froyo 2.2.1
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
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through recovery?

http://androidspin.com/2010/11/11/new-android-market-update-unofficially-available-for-download/
this is the screen i get

badboy68 said:
through recovery?
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No I installed it the normal way, thru the installer, it took about 2-3 minutes to open for the first time, but no I didn't need to go thru adb or recovery or root explorer
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App

HellRazorGod said:
New Android Market (version 2.2.6) features include:
1.Refund window changing to 15 minutes
2.New carousel with featured apps on main page
3.Widgets and Live Wallpapers categories added
4.Related content added to app page
5.Single page app viewing, all info in one place
6.Max size for apk files increased from 25 MB to 50 MB
Also the Downloads now get paused instead of getting cancelled if there is a network/data interruption
I am not making a flashable update since it might clash with the original Vending.apk . So here are the steps to remove the old market and install the new one.
1) Use adb to remove and install the new market.
a) adb remount
b)Backup your current Market by
adb pull /system/app/Vending.apk Vending.apk
c) adb shell rm /system/app/Vending.apk
Rename the apk you downloaded (MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE RIGHT APK FOR ECLAIRS OR FROYO) to Market.apk and put the apk in the Android SDK/tools folder then
adb push Market.apk /system/app
OR
Simply use your favourite Root File Manager (Root Explorer ,SU explorer , Android Commander etc.) and go to /system/app and delete Vending.apk .
Then put the New Market apk in /system/app
Restart your phone and you're good to go
P.S: I'm not a regular thread creator so kindly move the thread if the section is wrong . Thanks
ENJOY !
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Please delete thread, there's already a thread for this, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871585

Hello HellRazorGod. I have a G1. And I just got it rooted with Cyanogen 2.2 Froyo ROM. But then as you know, cyanogenMod doesn't come with google apps anymore. And then so I tried your android market maybe it will work. And before I downloaded yours, I found many market apk files from other source. But then it still wound't work. But when I tried yours. Still didn't work. I tried AndroidCommander. Adb and still with the same results. I open it, and it is just all white, and after about 5 seconds go back to desktop screen. I tried every possible way. And tried all your steps. Even with the AndroidCommander. Can you help me out? I have a Android 2.2 Froyo Cyanogen 6.1.0 DS ROM. Would really appreciate it.

fart23 did you download the gapps .zip file and then flash it after you flashed your rom. if not then you need to go check out cyanogens wiki how to root/install cyanogen rom.

MIUI Weather Help

Is there any other way besides the adb push method to add the database I need to utilize MIUI weather.
A noob & not real sure how to go the adb route...all help will be greatly appreciated.
***Also if I need to post this somewhere else direct me the right way as I am still learning the forum.

I just gmailed myself the corresponding .apk and installed it through gmail directly on the phone. Gmail can install apk files.
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nooomoto said:
I just gmailed myself the corresponding .apk and installed it through gmail directly on the phone. Gmail can install apk files.
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Thank you very much. How is MIUI weather by the way?

I can't get it to work either. I've installed the proper .apk for my state, and copied the .db (I've tried both adb push and via Root Explorer) and I can't get it to work. It's stuck on Weber City and when I try to search manually it's still stuck on the first set of states. I'm stumped

For me Weber City has always been there. I have to add my zip and refresh a few times and delete, re-add the widget a few times, reboot a few times etc...to get it to show Miami as default, but Weber City has always been there.
Also turn off geolocation in the widget, it doesn't work.
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Yea I was told in the MIUI Weather forum that the GPS feature only works in China...
I finally was able to get it. I had to rename MIUI_city.db to MIUI_city.bkp, then rename MIUI_city_NM_SC.db to MIUI_city.db. Then I pushed the corresponding .apk. And now I'm able to find my location when searching. I'm not worried about it holding onto Weber City...I'm just glad it was finally able to display my location!!

nooomoto said:
I just gmailed myself the corresponding .apk and installed it through gmail directly on the phone. Gmail can install apk files.
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Where do I find the .apk to utliize w/ gmail. Thanks in advance.

look at the original miui weather post under the miui thread and it tells you how to install is by changing permissions

Copy Samsung apps to other devices

Hello, is there a way to copy a Samsung app (e.g. Email in Galaxy Ace 2) to another device of different brand?

bomberb17 said:
Hello, is there a way to copy a Samsung app (e.g. Email in Galaxy Ace 2) to another device of different brand?
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Yes you can. If you can identify the .apk file of a certain application, you can simply copy it to
another device and install there.
This is something I used to do whenever I see my friends mobiles. I will checkout if they have any cool
App. If I like any, I will find out the installation file (.apk extension) and I will Bluetooth/superbeam it to my mobile
and install...as simple as that...
And my easiest way to find the apk file is "just search for 'apk' in file explorer"....

appviz said:
Yes you can. If you can identify the .apk file of a certain application, you can simply copy it to
another device and install there.
This is something I used to do whenever I see my friends mobiles. I will checkout if they have any cool
App. If I like any, I will find out the installation file (.apk extension) and I will Bluetooth/superbeam it to my mobile
and install...as simple as that...
And my easiest way to find the apk file is "just search for 'apk' in file explorer"....
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This simply does not work for the Sammy apps they are kinda rigged to the framework .
One must heavily modify the apps to make them work on non Sammy ROMs
This is the reason why non of the sense apps are ported to CM ROMs
sorry for any ty¶°s

professor_proton said:
This simply does not work for the Sammy apps they are kinda rigged to the framework .
One must heavily modify the apps to make them work on non Sammy ROMs
This is the reason why non of the sense apps are ported to CM ROMs
sorry for any ty¶°s
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That's what I was afraid of.. Because I've tried copying the samsung mail app in different ways to my ZTE (apk copy, titanium backup etc) and none of them did work. I also tried copying the exchange app but no luck either.

bomberb17 said:
That's what I was afraid of.. Because I've tried copying the samsung mail app in different ways to my ZTE (apk copy, titanium backup etc) and none of them did work. I also tried copying the exchange app but no luck either.
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And another reason is that the system apps present in stock roms are odexed .
One simply isn't able to port Sammy apps without going full retard
sorry for any ty¶°s

Have you tried direct copy inside system? Since you said you've tried Titanium Backup, it means your device has been rooted right?
Enter your system and change its permission to copy the application there into your memory card... hope it works...