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I was looking in linda file manager & I noticed that I could copy files from my phone memory & copy apps like Camera and Browser & was wondering if I copied the .apk to my sd card & edited & signed the file, then replaced the .apk using linda file manager. Would it work??? and if so I have found the framework-res.apk & was wondering if you could mod that, sign it and replace it??? any thoughts???
zayg1 said:
Sorry if wrong section, but wasn't sure where I am suppose to post this but here it goes.
I was looking in linda file manager & I noticed that I could copy files from my phone memory & copy apps like Camera and Browser & was wondering if I copied the .apk to my sd card & edited & signed the file, then replaced the .apk using linda file manager. Would it work??? and if so I have found the framework-res.apk & was wondering if you could mod that, sign it and replace it??? any thoughts???
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See those question marks? Perfect indicator for the Q&A section, but anyways to answer your question- No. You would need read/write access which is not possible without root, AFAIK.
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Anyway to get this?
I have the file, pm me an email addy and I'll ship it off to you.
thanks
I don't even know where to place the file. I don't see ringtone folder where I can stick sounds. Someone help me plz?
*EDIT* see I have to get to the phones system instead of the SD Card, but the Astro file manager won't let me copy and paste the file where I want it. How can I do this from my PC?
Just mount your phone via usb. Go to media folder, audio, notifications and just copy it there. You can just drop it on your SD card.
create a directory on your SD card called 'notifications' (all lowercase) and place the file there.
chavo2005 said:
create a directory on your SD card called 'notifications' (all lowercase) and place the file there.
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Will just a notifications folder work?
I've always been told media/audio../notifications or /ringtones or /alarms
Kcarpenter said:
Will just a notifications folder work?
I've always been told media/audio../notifications or /ringtones or /alarms
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Your path is correct.
Just in case anyone else wants this audio file, here is a link...Its already been upped here on XDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5052489&postcount=8
Sorry for digging it up but I am trying to get my hands on DroidSound 1.2 beta 3 (latest one from Dec 2010). swimsuitboyds website is down for me and market has only 1.1 version. Anyone got latest one and could share it?
Ok guys just extract the rar and place the files were they belong with a file manger i prefer root explorer.I lable each folder so you will know were every file go.I also included the free epub books when your done placing the files fix permissions or use rom manager then reboot all done. now you will have books in your my shelf widget
phonegod said:
Ok guys just extract the rar and place the files were they belong with a file manger i prefer root explorer.I lable each folder so you will know were every file go.I also included the free epub books when your done placing the files fix permissions or use rom manager then reboot all done. now you will have books in your my shelf widget
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the books show up but i cant acess them i get fc
Hi. I just found out that apk files are kept in the device after installation of the app.
I just recently downloaded a file explorer app and I found out that the apk files of the free games which I downloaded and installed from android market are kept in this folder:
/mnt/asec (I'm using Samsung Galaxy Ace)
There are individual folders for each game, and in each folder are a lib folder and the apk file. For example:
Fruit Ninja folder (which is found in mnt/asec folder) contains a lib folder and an apk file.
Fruit Slice folder (which is also found in mnt/asec folder) contains a lib folder and an apk file.
My question is, is it ok to delete these apk files? Will the games still work?
Also, can I send these apk files to someone else via bluetooth so they may download the apps without having to visit android market?
yeah you can delete the apk file after installing any app for it to still function, I do it all the time. Yes you can send the apk file to your friend so they can install it. If you're still cautious, try doing a trial run with one apk file...send it to your friend first, then delete, see if it works.
The .apk files are like setup files for windows. Once installed, you don't need the apk, especially if you are backing up with Titanium or similar backup program.
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Hi. Thanks guys.
Is everything from the android market ".apk"? Is it possible that some have a different extension? I downloaded a dictionary app, I can't be sure but I think it's a .zip file.
Thank you.
pakattack
I tried to delete the apk file. It cannot be deleted.
However, I copied it to my sd card, uninstalled the app, re-installed it using the one already in my sdcard, and it installed just fine.
I still want to be able to delete the apk file that is in the system though (/mnt/asec).
Any ideas or do I just have to deal with it?
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PakAttack1994 said:
yeah you can delete the apk file after installing any app for it to still function, I do it all the time. Yes you can send the apk file to your friend so they can install it. If you're still cautious, try doing a trial run with one apk file...send it to your friend first, then delete, see if it works.
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I agree with deleting it won't be a problem but sending to a friend?
sometimes I think there would be a message stating that its not sign
correctly.. correct me if I'm wrong Thank You
WillShaka, like I said, I tried to delete it. I can't. Not allowed.
I don't know why. I'm using ES File explorer
not sure if this works but have you tried unmounting the sd and delete?
WillShaka said:
I agree with deleting it won't be a problem but sending to a friend?
sometimes I think there would be a message stating that its not sign
correctly.. correct me if I'm wrong Thank You
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Also, and I don't mean to veer out of topic (this question is often ignored in Q&A forum), if I use Odin to upgrade my stock firmware instead of using Kies, will it erase all my data? I have a feeling it will...
WillShaka said:
not sure if this works but have you tried unmounting the sd and delete?
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Just tried it. Doesn't work, but thanks for suggesting. =)
Yes, you can delete the APK after installation. But the APKs in /system/app/ need to stay where they are to function appropriately
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Also, and I don't mean to veer out of topic (this question is often ignored in Q&A forum), if I use Odin to upgrade my stock firmware instead of using Kies, will it erase all my data? I have a feeling it will...
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MarlonKaye said:
Just tried it. Doesn't work, but thanks for suggesting. =)
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yes odin your phone would wipe out all the user and data status.
your welcome sorry I couldn't help
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MarlonKaye said:
WillShaka, like I said, I tried to delete it. I can't. Not allowed.
I don't know why. I'm using ES File explorer
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I use the All-In-One Toolbox app to automatically find and delete all .apk files. It also has an automatic backup and restore function for apps.
So my daragon city and messenger are in the apk files I don't know if its backed by another zip folder my tablet is the amazon fire so if I deleted the apk files that is downloaded for an android would my appe still work the same
just updated to skyics base 5 update 14. was resetting up contacts and went to set ringtone and there are none on phone any more. checked skyics thread and it says they are in zmod zip. downloaded file and nothing there pertaining to ringtones either.
herecomestrouble said:
just updated to skyics base 5 update 14. was resetting up contacts and went to set ringtone and there are none on phone any more. checked skyics thread and it says they are in zmod zip. downloaded file and nothing there pertaining to ringtones either.
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lol you must not have read too much of the thread... The last few pages have quite a few posts in regards to it... Just so you know, you should really use the search function otherwise you're gonna get flamed a lot, especially asking a ? like this in the thread...lol
For the sounds you needed to flash the update from your ext sd card not the internal. If you flash from the ext sd it will make a folder with all the sounds. From there you can put the tones you like back into system/media folder. Make sure you don't put them all back as you won't have enough room. Also make sure you use a file explorer that lets you change system to r/w otherwise it won't let you copy the files there... I use es file explorer or smanager... If you don't want to flash that again, which won't do anything really, you can just open the update file and extract the media folder and transfer from there...
There is this option called Themes in the settings menu. consider me a complete newbie and tell me how that works(Like does it help in changing themes if so how do I do it).
There is no option called themes on the stock Rom. What are you running?
blackuse said:
There is this option called Themes in the settings menu. consider me a complete newbie and tell me how that works(Like does it help in changing themes if so how do I do it).
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A custom ROM dev may choose to add the new CM theme engine to his/her ROM. If you were to install a theme (via Play Store or .apk from XDA, NOT themes that you flash or where you modify files) you use the theme manager to use the theme.
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A custom ROM dev may choose to add the new CM theme engine to his/her ROM. If you were to install a theme (via Play Store or .apk from XDA, NOT themes that you flash or where you modify files) you use the theme manager to use the theme.
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nice it works great !!. how do i add fonts to the system like change the whole system fonts
hi do u remember my pre question about my missing internal files i jst figured out that when i delete this folder "storage" all the files gets wiped out
only happens when i delete it through my comp, not able to see the file using any file explorer with in the phone and i have no idea of which app created that file
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hi do u remember my pre question about my missing internal files i jst figured out that when i delete this folder "storage" all the files gets wiped out
only happens when i delete it through my comp, not able to see the file using any file explorer with in the phone and i have no idea of which app created that file
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Storage is an android folder and it contains links to tour /sdcard
Don't delete things of you don't know what they are
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blackuse said:
hi do u remember my pre question about my missing internal files i jst figured out that when i delete this folder "storage" all the files gets wiped out
only happens when i delete it through my comp, not able to see the file using any file explorer with in the phone and i have no idea of which app created that file
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You deleted a symlink that linked to your internal storage, thus it deleted everything. You can't see the symlink in a file explorer while in Android but while connected to a PC, you can.
https://www.google.com/#q=define+symlink
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You deleted a symlink that linked to your internal storage, thus it deleted everything. You can't see the symlink in a file explorer while in Android but while connected to a PC, you can.
https://www.google.com/#q=define+symlink
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wow never expected it to be so complicated. Does this symbolic link show up only in custom rom's, if no then normal users like myself would probably mistake it for an empty folder and delete it.
Thanks for the explanation.
blackuse said:
wow never expected it to be so complicated. Does this symbolic link show up only in custom rom's, if no then normal users like myself would probably mistake it for an empty folder and delete it.
Thanks for the explanation.
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It exists in any ROM. You shouldn't delete anything if you don't know what it is.
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