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I was just wondering if I could put Koushik's klaxon alarm clock app over the alarmclock app built into the phone?
If I could, would a simple adb push do the job?
<-- Linux Noob.
why not just use both? You can delete the alarm clock app as far as I know... just adb pull it for backup first.
It's a bit more reasonable to have one.
So I am going to adb pull the original alarm clock and push the better one. Hopefully it would work.
adb pull the original and then just delete it off the phone (adb shell rm /system/app/alarmclock.apk
then just use klaxon instead
Lets say I put klaxon in place of the standard alarm clock in the system/app folder & he releases an update, would downloading the update cause me to have to instances of klaxon on my phone? Or would the update overwrite the system/app version?
I assume 2 instances but if you just install his like normal you wouldn't have that problem.
neoobs said:
I assume 2 instances but if you just install his like normal you wouldn't have that problem.
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Thats what I figured. I was just thinking if i put his in system/app, I wouldnt have to reinstall it if i have to do a wipe. And if its in there, it wouldnt take space from the rest of my apps correct?
negative to both questions
just because it is in system/app doesn't mean it will be there after a wipe... and it takes the same memory.
neoobs said:
negative to both questions
just because it is in system/app doesn't mean it will be there after a wipe... and it takes the same memory.
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/system is not cleared if you do a data only wipe. However, if you do a update.zip or DREAIMG.nbh, you will lose your /system directory.
Koush said:
/system is not cleared if you do a data only wipe. However, if you do a update.zip or DREAIMG.nbh, you will lose your /system directory.
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So if I do a factory reset, klaxon will survive the wipe?
Beast84 said:
So if I do a factory reset, klaxon will survive the wipe?
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Correct, a factory reset does not wipe the /system partition.
Koush said:
Correct, a factory reset does not wipe the /system partition.
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Sweet that was the main part I was looking at. I don't wanna have to reinstall it if I ever have to reset. Next question, what would the commands be to yank the original & put klaxon in its place?
adb shell rm /system/app/AlarmClock.apk
adb shell rm /system/app/AlarmClock.odex
adb push klaxon.apk /system/app/klaxon.apk
neoobs said:
adb shell rm /system/app/alarmclock.apk
adb push klaxon.apk /system/app/klaxon.apk
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does the odex file have to be removed as well?
doesn't need to be but I guess since it isn't being used you can adb shell rm /system/app/AlarmClock.odex as well
neoobs said:
adb shell rm /system/app/alarmclock.apk
adb push klaxon.apk /system/app/klaxon.apk
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For me alarmclock had to be AlarmClock.apk for it to work
Caps make a difference?
oops sorry yes it is case sensitive and since I didn't have my phone readily available I miss quoted... changing it now
If Koush updates Klaxon, would it still be updateable on the System partition?
neoobs said:
adb shell rm /system/app/AlarmClock.apk
adb shell rm /system/app/AlarmClock.odex
adb push klaxon.apk /system/app/klaxon.apk
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This is done through the computer right? Does the Klaxon.apk have to be in the tools folder of the SDK? And speaking of case sensitive, would it be Klaxon.apk?
Off topic, just out of curiosity, what is an odex file? What are they used for?
yes on the computer, and klaxon would just be the name of the apk... I am not sure what it is named for you I just used it as an example.
You will also need the sdk to do this. There are instructions with the sdk that tell you about the adb
And it should but I am not sure. all new stuff but I assume it would update where the file is since that is where the system sees it.
I would like to remove this and Im having no luck?
Are you rooted?
If so,
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/*amaz*
Or with out adb get Su file explorer or root explorer from the market.
Also:
/data/data/com.amazon.mp3
djnutz said:
Or with out adb get Su file explorer or root explorer from the market.
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Or just get Droid Explorer *Free* works if you installed busybox
Mi|enko said:
Are you rooted?
If so,
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/*amaz*
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Thanks alot, worked like a charm.
Mikey1022 said:
Also:
/data/data/com.amazon.mp3
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Weird. Since you mentioned it, I went to remove it, but it didn't exist.
it did on mine but that s cool
At least it's here for people that might have it
Mi|enko said:
Are you rooted?
If so,
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/*amaz*
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I keep getting permission denied. Any help?
Mi|enko said:
Weird. Since you mentioned it, I went to remove it, but it didn't exist.
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it is a directory, so need to remove with -rf
adb shell rm -rf /data/data/com.amazon.mp3
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Or just get Droid Explorer *Free* works if you installed busybox
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Does Driod Explorer still work if you havent rooted the phone?
Would the same method work for the default Facebook app?
I like Bloo better
IF SO: what's the app path, or, whatever?!
Mi|enko said:
Are you rooted?
If so,
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/*amaz*
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Thanks, that worked for me...just a question, how do you know about *amaz*
?
Thanks,
Lou
zok-star said:
Does Driod Explorer still work if you havent rooted the phone?
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No cause you need root to install busybox
samawil said:
Thanks, that worked for me...just a question, how do you know about *amaz*
?
Thanks,
Lou
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*amaz* is a wild card....anything with them 4 letters will be removed.
OrganizedFellow said:
Would the same method work for the default Facebook app?
I like Bloo better
IF SO: what's the app path, or, whatever?!
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/system/app/Facebook.apk
/data/data/com.facebook.katana/
Remember though, whenever you flash a theme or upcoming roms or add-ons, If these/this app is in the update.zip it will be re-installed on your phone
Could you also remove using a Terminal on the N1?
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*amaz* is a wild card....anything with them 4 letters will be removed.
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I see...thanks
stewart1988 said:
Could you also remove using a Terminal on the N1?
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after you get su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
busybox rm /system/app/*amaz*
busybox rm -rf /data/data/com.amazon.mp3
use ls to get a listing of a directory
So on with any other app you wanna remove
If you're using Enomthers add-on:
you can also just;
To make /system read/write
rwsystem
Then when done:
rosystem
Per: Enomther
did su and always allowed root:root.
when I do rm /system/app/*amaz* I get
rm failed for /system/app/com.amazon.mp3.apk, Read-only file system
Anything idea what I'm doing wrong?
Edit: Inserted mount /system command
is one around i had it on my hero not sure if it would work
i searched but i failed
Nobody ..... ?
I would like that!
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I still have my clear W. widget from my hero, and it does install but it shows the regular one. There must be a tweak in the EVO OS to allow the transparency.
adb remount
adb shell
rm /system/app/GenieWidget.apk
exit
adb push /path/to/GenieWidgetClear.apk /system/app/
Then go to /system/app using root explorer or something and click on the apk to install it...at least what's how I do it. Then I remove it from /system/app...
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adb remount
adb shell
rm /system/app/GenieWidget.apk
exit
adb push /path/to/GenieWidgetClear.apk /system/app/
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That worked, thanks
For those following this, you need to rename the download apk from GenieWidgetClear to GenieWidget. If you dont do that before pushing it, it wont work.
Kykiskly said:
That worked, thanks
For those following this, you need to rename the download apk from GenieWidgetClear to GenieWidget. If you dont do that before pushing it, it wont work.
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You're welcome...I didn't have to rename it though, but as long as it works, that's all that matters.
Sporkman said:
is one around i had it on my hero not sure if it would work
i searched but i failed
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On a side note, how does someone with such a signature...NOT use ANY punctuation?...
Does anyone have one with 25% transparency? 100% is fouling my mojo.
What does this do? Screenshots?
EDIT: Never mind. Thanks for this!
NOTE: I don't have an original geniewidget.apk in /system/app
Thanks will give it a shot once i get home.
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Sorry for digging up an old thread, but does anyone have one that is compatible with froyo? This one always crashes.
Can someone please paste the keyboard apk.
Thanks!
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Have fun with the keyboard
http://www.sendspace.com/file/zzrj7q
Thanks.!!
Now how do I install it? I extracted the zip but it says there is aaproblem parsing the file (I am trying to install on an Atrix)
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ekerbuddyeker said:
Thanks.!!
Now how do I install it? I extracted the zip but it says there is aaproblem parsing the file (I am trying to install on an Atrix)
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you are the person who wanted the app, i just extracted it, try anywhere else on the forum cause i dont have a phone to test it
Oh my god ! I've an Atrix too and I want Sense Keyboard !! Where can I find someone to help me parsing this app ??
To install it you need root and knowledge of adb. Then use these commands
Code:
adb remount
adb push qhdkeyboard.apk /system/app
adb shell
su
chmod 644 /system/app/qhdkeyboard.apk
Then reboot
Flippy125 said:
To install it you need root and knowledge of adb. Then use these commands
Code:
adb remount
adb push qhdkeyboard.apk /system/app
adb shell
su
chmod 644 /system/app/qhdkeyboard.apk
Then reboot
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is there another method to install that ? I don't know how to use ADB.. But i'm rooted
belig1234 said:
is there another method to install that ? I don't know how to use ADB.. But i'm rooted
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If you have Root Explorer you can copy it to /system/app after mounting R/W and the long press and change permissions to RW-R--R-- and reboot
is it possible for the atrix users to somehow extract the skype skin they have ....was playing arouind with one today and much prefer the white and black skin they have to the blue one...
with gimpsta you can make your own Sense's skin keyboard then you just have to install an apk
search gimpsta on google
Flippy125 said:
If you have Root Explorer you can copy it to /system/app after mounting R/W and the long press and change permissions to RW-R--R-- and reboot
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i tried this. but no keyboard appears either in system / keyboards or as a choice when editing
anyone else have an idea?
ekerbuddyeker said:
i tried this. but no keyboard appears either in system / keyboards or as a choice when editing
anyone else have an idea?
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Tried the same thing, i have the Atrix. so it should work cause same resolution.. this needs to get ported
Flippy125 said:
To install it you need root and knowledge of adb. Then use these commands
Code:
adb remount
adb push qhdkeyboard.apk /system/app
adb shell
su
chmod 644 /system/app/qhdkeyboard.apk
Then reboot
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This zip doesn't have a apk file in it... It has 2 .odex files... Do i place the 2 files in system/app or the folder, or the zip?
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Would like to know as well.
So... Has anyone ported this and/ or got this to work on gingerbread dinc?
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Installing the apk on your devices its not gonna work the apks are tied to framework which you don't have on atrix
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We know it won't work... That's why we've been trying to get some one to deodex it and port it... Personally I need it for dinc not atrix.....
yozpalang said:
Installing the apk on your devices its not gonna work the apks are tied to framework which you don't have on atrix
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Alright so here's my problem: After rooting my phone, I started to play around with a couple of camera apps from different ROMs such as MIUI. Me being an idiot though, deleted the stock Blur camera Apk. Using a system dump of the Atrix, 2 I tried to reinstall it, by placing it in system/app. For some reason. It wouldn't install (show up on my app directory). Anybody have any idea as to why this is happening? Any help would be greatly appreciated, because I really need a camera app.that's supports 1080p video. Thanks in advance!!!
farshad525hou said:
Alright so here's my problem: After rooting my phone, I started to play around with a couple of camera apps from different ROMs such as MIUI. Me being an idiot though, deleted the stock Blur camera Apk. Using a system dump of the Atrix, 2 I tried to reinstall it, by placing it in system/app. For some reason. It wouldn't install (show up on my app directory). Anybody have any idea as to why this is happening? Any help would be greatly appreciated, because I really need a camera app.that's supports 1080p video. Thanks in advance!!!
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Push the sick app via adb. I read somewhere that with apps such as root explorer it doesn't work for some reason. Hope this helps.
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Yes, always use adb to push system apps. Root Explorer will not work.
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For some reason i get permission denied whenever i try to push through adb. How do i get around this?
farshad525hou said:
For some reason i get permission denied whenever i try to push through adb. How do i get around this?
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To copy anything to /system/app, you need root access.
This will be a 2 step process.
1) push the file from your computer to your phone in a directory that the shell has access to, i.e. /data/local for instance.
2) adb shell into the phone and su, remount /system as rw, then cp the file from /data/local/ to /system/bin
That should elimiate the issue with permission denied, with adb push.
jimbridgman said:
To copy anything to /system/app, you need root access, have you rooted the phone?
If you have rooted the phone, this will be a 2 step process.
1) push the file from your computer to your phone in a directory that the shell has access to, i.e. /data/local for instance.
2) adb shell into the phone and su, remount /system as rw, then cp the file from /data/local/ to /system/bin
That should elimiate the issue with permission denied, with adb push.
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Yes my phone is rooted. How do I remount /system as rw? Then how do i cp the file? Thanks for your help!
I figured out how to push the file with adb, but the app still does not show up. Any other ideas?
farshad525hou said:
Yes my phone is rooted. How do I remount /system as rw? Then how do i cp the file? Thanks for your help!
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Ok, run EVERYTHING between Code:, and End code from the command line. Just make sure you are in the directory you saved your backup camera.apk to, from your windows command prompt, before you run the commands below.
Code:
adb push BlurCamera.apk /data/local
adb shell
su
mount -o remount, rw /system
cd /data/local
cp BlurCamera.apk /system/app
chown root /system/app/BlurCamera.apk
chgrp root /system/app/BlurCamera.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/BlurCamera.apk
mount -o remount, ro /system
exit
exit
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That should hopefully fix it.
jimbridgman said:
Ok, run EVERYTHING between Code:, and End code from the command line. Just make sure you are in the directory you saved your backup camera.apk to, from your windows command prompt, before you run the commands below.
Code:
adb push BlurCamera.apk /data/local
adb shell
su
mount -o remount, rw /system
cd /data/local
cp BlurCamera.apk /system/app
chown root /system/app/BlurCamera.apk
chgrp root /system/app/BlurCamera.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/BlurCamera.apk
mount -o remount, ro /system
exit
exit
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That should hopefully fix it.
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Sadly this didn't work either. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Btw, thanks for your help so far!
Quick question....is the blurcamera.odex file still in the system/app. If you have deleted it also you will have to replace it as well.
JRW 28 said:
Quick question....is the blurcamera.odex file still in the system/app. If you have deleted it also you will have to replace it as well.
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I could only find a deodexed system dump
Here ya go, zip has both camera.apk and odex. Try using file explorer again and make sure it is r/w . Hope it helps
http://db.tt/v0FQKpKr
JRW 28 said:
Here ya go, zip has both camera.apk and odex. Try using file explorer again and make sure it is r/w . Hope it helps
http://db.tt/v0FQKpKr
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Thanks for the files! But once again sadly the file doesn't appear under my app drawer. I tried using adb and root explorer, with no luck. Is there anything I'm missing? Btw, JRW are those files from the atrix 2?
There both straight off of my phone...that's weird cause I have removed both of them trying out various cameras and never had a problem reinstalling them?
Are you rebooting afterwards?
JRW 28 said:
There both straight off of my phone...that's weird cause I have removed both of them trying out various cameras and never had a problem reinstalling them?
Are you rebooting afterwards?
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Yeah I am. Can you walk me through what you do when you re install the apps? I am really confused. Is there anything that might be interfering?
Go into file explorer and make sure your system folder is r/w along with both the blurcamera.apk and blurcamera.odex.... then drop both of them into system/app and reboot. Wouldn't think anything else would be interfering?
JRW 28 said:
Go into file explorer and make sure your system folder is r/w along with both the blurcamera.apk and blurcamera.odex.... then drop both of them into system/app and reboot. Wouldn't think anything else would be interfering?
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How do I make sure that BlurCamera.apk and BlurCamera.odex are both r/w?
Im not sure if it really matters on them but long pressing on either of them in file explorer should bring up the permissions and you can change from there. Do the same on your system folder just to double check that the permissions are correct
JRW 28 said:
Im not sure if it really matters on them but long pressing on either of them in file explorer should bring up the permissions and you can change from there. Do the same on your system folder just to double check that the permissions are correct
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Yeah still no luck... no idea whats wrong
Try pushing them with ADB .....usually that will take care of it