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AOSP flavored ROM V2

Nice ROM so far.
Issues I've noticed.
RM can't boot into recovery.
AOSP messaging app still needs some polish.
Also not so much an issue as a wtf? No Radio and no video app. I like both and I believe there is an AOSP Video apk And I liked and used the FM radio, I do relize its an HTC app but It's not bloat IMO.
How can I get it back?

Is there no help to be had? I tried Googling the .apk and found an install zip package to install thru clockwork but that didn't work. It didn't do anything as far as I can tell but it was from an incredible thread so I'm guessing that was why it didn't work. I also tried to copy the .apk from the stock system/app folder to my sdcard using root explorer before I installed the ROM. When I tried to install it after the flash it failed.

What did the fail say?

hackercity said:
What did the fail say?
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Unable to install or sonethig generic like that. I may reflash my recovery image rerip out the apk and give it another go. Should I have grabbed the odex (or whatever file it was) as well?

[Q] Pleaaase, i need the lg home.apk[deodexed]

Hello xda members,
I wanted to ask if anybody could upload the lg home.apk deodexed, cause I uninstalled it mistakely?
greetings to all

Me2
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using xda premium

Please can someone help with this.
I am ashamed to admit that I am a complete noob and when attempting to improve the performance of my Optimus 3D, rather than uninstalling LG World.apk I accidentally uninstalled the LG Home.apk
My Phone will now not even start and hangs on the LG logo screen.
Please help!

there ya go

Thanks for the zip projectsome.
Any Chance you could give me further help resolving my problem? (Like I said I'm a complete noob)
My Optimus 3D is still only booting to the LG logo and hanging on that screen

McSteve102 said:
Thanks for the zip projectsome.
Any Chance you could give me further help resolving my problem? (Like I said I'm a complete noob)
My Optimus 3D is still only booting to the LG logo and hanging on that screen
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unzip the file, the lghome.apk is inside.
I'm guessing you haven't done a backup. there's a few threads over in general and or development that should be able to help.

projectsome said:
there ya go
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Thank you very much projectsome !

I copied all the files from both the internal and external memory sources but didn't make a backup file as such. Many Thanks again.

any deodexed lg home.apk? pleeease I need it hardly

GentlyCriminal said:
any deodexed lg home.apk? pleeease I need it hardly
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what's deodexed?

McSteve102 said:
Please can someone help with this.
I am ashamed to admit that I am a complete noob and when attempting to improve the performance of my Optimus 3D, rather than uninstalling LG World.apk I accidentally uninstalled the LG Home.apk
My Phone will now not even start and hangs on the LG logo screen.
Please help!
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Hi
happened to me once. After i experienced this I started taking full rom backup in CWM and play around.

projectsome said:
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Hi
You have to be careful while uninstalling (through titanium or similar app). Any system APKs having associated odex file should not be uninstalled unless both apk and odex files are removed using root explorer (or any similar app).
I have attached LG Home apk (stock one, which is not deodexed). Copy it in your system/app folder and restart your device.
Note: The attached zip file includes odex file which you can ignore.
Let me know it it helps.
Download file from this link
http://www.multiupload.com/J1XWTZDHZ3

smohanv said:
Hi
You have to be careful while uninstalling (through titanium or similar app). Any system APKs having associated odex file should not be uninstalled unless both apk and odex files are removed using root explorer (or any similar app).
I have attached LG Home apk (stock one, which is not deodexed). Copy it in your system/app folder and restart your device.
Note: The attached zip file includes odex file which you can ignore.
Let me know it it helps.
Download file from this link
http://www.multiupload.com/J1XWTZDHZ3
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ah i see, so he basically wanted the associated odex file as well as the apk

Try this. Should work without *.odex file.

I needed the LGHome apk with the classes.dex file in the archive, but I found it here in the Forum. Thx for all the help and here's the file if anyone needs it too :

[Q] Is it ok to delete apk files after installation? Please read further.

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.

follow up question
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?

sending .apk signed with another device
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

MarlonKaye said:
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

All-In-One Toolbox App
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

[Q] Help? Accidently deleted People APK?

Hey guys,
I think I accidentally deleted the people system APK?! I can no longer save contacts. Wondering what the best way to fix this issue would be without flashing back to stock rom. I am currently rooted and running stock 4.4.2 KK, but I have made a lot of MODS and am running the Galaxy Gear Manager for my watch which is a huge process to get running that I don't want to have to repeat.
Any help is mucho appreciated!!!

If you can find the apk somewhere install that. Otherwise flash the system.img from the factory image.

jd1639 said:
If you can find the apk somewhere install that. Otherwise flash the system.img from the factory image.
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Will flashing the system.img reset everything?

jason.T said:
Will flashing the system.img reset everything?
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No, it'll reinstall all the system files. If you modified any of them you'll lose that but I doubt you modified any. This will only work if your bootloader is unlocked. If it isn't then you'll lose everything unlocking it.

jd1639 said:
No, it'll reinstall all the system files. If you modified any of them you'll lose that but I doubt you modified any. This will only work if your bootloader is unlocked. If it isn't then you'll lose everything unlocking it.
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Awesome, my bootloader is unlocked, thanks!

jason.T said:
Awesome, my bootloader is unlocked, thanks!
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Have super su on your internal sd card so you can flash it in your recovery. You'll lose root.

jason.T said:
Hey guys,
I think I accidentally deleted the people system APK?! I can no longer save contacts. Wondering what the best way to fix this issue would be without flashing back to stock rom. I am currently rooted and running stock 4.4.2 KK, but I have made a lot of MODS and am running the Galaxy Gear Manager for my watch which is a huge process to get running that I don't want to have to repeat.
Any help is mucho appreciated!!!
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Do you still need help with this? It's not that difficult to just pull the app and move it into the right system folder. Once you do that, change permissions to match the other apps, and reboot, you should be back to normal. I'll post the apk if you need it.

es0tericcha0s said:
Do you still need help with this? It's not that difficult to just pull the app and move it into the right system folder. Once you do that, change permissions to match the other apps, and reboot, you should be back to normal. I'll post the apk if you need it.
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The APK would be amazing! I haven't been able to find it, I got the System.img that I was going to flash after work, but the APK would be a lot easier! Thanks!!

Hi,
It's Contact.apk you would need?

jason.T said:
The APK would be amazing! I haven't been able to find it, I got the System.img that I was going to flash after work, but the APK would be a lot easier! Thanks!!
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No problem. I'll have it uploaded in a bit. It's just the People / Contacts apk, right? And you're odexed or deodexed?

jason.T said:
The APK would be amazing! I haven't been able to find it, I got the System.img that I was going to flash after work, but the APK would be a lot easier! Thanks!!
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You can pretty much just download any ROM available, extract the Contacts.apk file (I think its in system/priv-app/) and put it on your device.

es0tericcha0s said:
No problem. I'll have it uploaded in a bit. It's just the People / Contacts apk, right? And you're odexed or deodexed?
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Yes, the People/contacts apk, and I am still stock, just rooted and have an unlocked bootloader, so odexed, I believe.

jsgraphicart said:
You can pretty much just download any ROM available, extract the Contacts.apk file (I think its in system/priv-app/) and put it on your device.
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I tried that with one of the apk's I found, but I couldn't get it to work. I may have gotten a corrupt file though.

Here's a flashable zip in attachment (wipe Dalvik cache just in case) for Contacts.apk (with the .odex file)...
You still have ContactsProvider.apk?

jsgraphicart said:
You can pretty much just download any ROM available, extract the Contacts.apk file (I think its in system/priv-app/) and put it on your device.
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He might not be in a situation where he can download a large file like a complete rom. He did mention being at work. Anyway, these should work:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9903887/Apps/Contacts.apk
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9903887/Apps/Contacts.odex
If you are deodexed, let me know, and don't use just the apk ^ there or it will force close constantly.
Just use a file manager that has root access (ES File Manager is a good, free choice, if you don't have another) and move the app and odex file to:
/system/priv-app
Make sure to change the permissions. The 3 Read options should be checked and the first Write option. If you aren't sure, just read the permissions of another app in that folder and match it. Then just reboot and should be back to normal.

viking37 said:
Here's a flashable zip in attachment (wipe Dalvik cache just in case) for Contacts.apk...
You still have ContactsProvider.apk?
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Awesome!, thanks. The only thing I see in my app/system directory that pertains to contacts is the "GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk" I will be attempting to get this fixed when I get home in a couple hours.

jason.T said:
I tried that with one of the apk's I found, but I couldn't get it to work. I may have gotten a corrupt file though.
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You need to change the permissions. If you didnt do that, then it wont work. es0tericcha0s explained it in his last post

jason.T said:
Awesome!, thanks. The only thing I see in my app/system directory that pertains to contacts is the "GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk" I will be attempting to get this fixed when I get home in a couple hours.
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Re,
Contacts.apk and ContactsProvider.apk are in /system/priv-app...
You are odexed, right?

es0tericcha0s said:
He might not be in a situation where he can download a large file like a complete rom. He did mention being at work. Anyway, these should work:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9903887/Apps/Contacts.apk
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9903887/Apps/Contacts.odex
If you are deodexed, let me know, and don't use just the apk ^ there or it will force close constantly.
Just use a file manager that has root access (ES File Manager is a good, free choice, if you don't have another) and move the app and odex file to:
/system/priv-app
Make sure to change the permissions. The 3 Read options should be checked and the first Write option. If you aren't sure, just read the permissions of another app in that folder and match it. Then just reboot and should be back to normal.
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Dropped those 2 files into the correct /system/priv-app, changed permissions, still nothing? What am I missing?

jason.T said:
Dropped those 2 files into the correct /system/priv-app, changed permissions, still nothing? What am I missing?
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Dumb question, but did you reboot?

[Q] original voice recorder on htc desire s

Hello, I would like to install the original "voice recorder" apk of the HTC desire s on another HTC phone.
Do you know where it is possible to get the file, please ?
Thanks

carinou said:
Hello, I would like to install the original "voice recorder" apk of the HTC desire s on another HTC phone.
Do you know where it is possible to get the file, please ?
Thanks
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Might not work as you may need the apps framework that is built into the sense framework. But it would live in the system/app/ folder.
If Any of the custom sense ROMs have it you could download the ROM and extract the app from there instead. Remember that when installing it you must have root access to place it into the system/app/ folder and you must set the permissions correctly.
Sent from my Desire S using Tapatalk

Do I need root access if I install the app on the sdcard ? (I am not sure but I think that some apps are on the sd card).
A few days ago I tried to do get the root access on my phone but I did a bad thing and lost everything ! So, I won't do it once more.
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Might not work as you may need the apps framework that is built into the sense framework. But it would live in the system/app/ folder.
If Any of the custom sense ROMs have it you could download the ROM and extract the app from there instead. Remember that when installing it you must have root access to place it into the system/app/ folder and you must set the permissions correctly.
Sent from my Desire S using Tapatalk
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carinou said:
Do I need root access if I install the app on the sdcard ? (I am not sure but I think that some apps are on the sd card).
A few days ago I tried to do get the root access on my phone but I did a bad thing and lost everything ! So, I won't do it once more.
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That depends, if its a system app them yes you will but if its a normal app them install from sdcard is okay.
Sent from my nexus 7 using Tapatalk

heavy_metal_man said:
That depends, if its a system app them yes you will but if its a normal app them install from sdcard is okay.
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Thanks.

I had used Universal deodexer to deodex my HTC FM and Music apps from my stock 2.3.5 rom.
the deodexer had extracted framework files from my stock rom and made copies of the deodexed apk.
i wanted to use those apps, once I moved to a custom rom (PAC v23)
but after flashing and putting those apks on the system/app folder
those apps still fail to start.
any suggestions ?