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I have a question, when custom ROMs are available and we flash them to our Hero does that mean we will lose the Sprint apps that came with our phone? If so is there a way to back them up and restore them on the new ROM? I am most concerned about the GPS app.
Can you just
adb pull /system/app/Sprint_Navigator.apk C:\
and then install that apk?
nelson8403 said:
Can you just
adb pull /system/app/Sprint_Navigator.apk C:\
and then install that apk?
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That would definitely work but there is no reason the apps should not be included. It's all up to the rom dev. But that would definitely work. That's how the Dream developers got the Sprint apps on the Dream.
chuckhriczko said:
That would definitely work but there is no reason the apps should not be included. It's all up to the rom dev. But that would definitely work.
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This is what got Cyanogen in trouble and the C&D order. He was including Google licensed apps into his ROM.
Chances are custom ROM devs will not have the apps included for the same reasons.
Treefallingquietly said:
This is what got Cyanogen in trouble and the C&D order. He was including Google licensed apps into his ROM.
Chances are custom ROM devs will not have the apps included for the same reasons.
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That is true, however Sprint has done no such thing yet. My theory is do until you get caught
nelson8403 said:
Can you just
adb pull /system/app/Sprint_Navigator.apk C:\
and then install that apk?
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So, could i 'pull' the NFL app from my phone and email it to my friend with a G1 so he could use it too?
Negrito said:
So, could i 'pull' the NFL app from my phone and email it to my friend with a G1 so he could use it too?
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Yep. The only one that did not work for me and my dream was the Sprint tv app.
chuckhriczko said:
Yep. The only one that did not work for me and my dream was the Sprint tv app.
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Seriously? Dude i think you just made my best friends day!
Little help?
Ok, so i have a Mac and everything seems to be working ok but when i do this:
96-26-56-112:tools brynehobbs$ ./adb pull /system/app/Sprint_NFL.apk desktop
1185 KB/s (288423 bytes in 0.237s)
96-26-56-112:tools brynehobbs$
There is nothing new on my desktop. I'm not too sure what the 'local' path should be though...
Negrito said:
Ok, so i have a Mac and everything seems to be working ok but when i do this:
96-26-56-112:tools brynehobbs$ ./adb pull /system/app/Sprint_NFL.apk desktop
1185 KB/s (288423 bytes in 0.237s)
96-26-56-112:tools brynehobbs$
There is nothing new on my desktop. I'm not too sure what the 'local' path should be though...
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Im not quite sure how the folder structure is for Mac OS but since it is unix this command will work:
Code:
./adb pull /system/app/Sprint_NFL.apk .
The dot basically says extract it right here. You can then look in the directory where adb is located and the file should be there.
Negrito said:
Seriously? Dude i think you just made my best friends day!
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Yeah man. I was pretty psyched to have these apps (which personally, I like) on my Dream. The only complaint is the fantasy option in the NFL apk doesnt work on the Dream but then again, it currently does not work on my Hero so I dont know what gives there.
chuckhriczko said:
Im not quite sure how the folder structure is for Mac OS but since it is unix this command will work:
Code:
./adb pull /system/app/Sprint_NFL.apk .
The dot basically says extract it right here. You can then look in the directory where adb is located and the file should be there.
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Awesome bro! That worked like a charm.
I just pulled this little move.
adb pull /system/apps c:\androidsdk\Stockapps
Backed up all of the apps... just incase...
Small correction
justpastfinish said:
I just pulled this little move.
adb pull /system/apps c:\androidsdk\Stockapps
Backed up all of the apps... just incase...
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One small correction, it's "/system/app" (no plural s).
adb pull /system/app <wherever>
So i emailed my friend the Sprint_NFL.apk trough Gmail but when he tried to open it on his G1 he got: "there was a problem parsing the package"
Do i have to root his G1 and use adb to 'push' the file to the G1 for it to work properly?
justpastfinish said:
I just pulled this little move.
adb pull /system/apps c:\androidsdk\Stockapps
Backed up all of the apps... just incase...
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Thats a good idea, i just did that as well.
5tr4t4 said:
One small correction, it's "/system/app" (no plural s).
adb pull /system/app <wherever>
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Thank you... my bad...
I also am an Android/Linux noob. I dabble because I like to..
Negrito said:
So i emailed my friend the Sprint_NFL.apk trough Gmail but when he tried to open it on his G1 he got: "there was a problem parsing the package"
Do i have to root his G1 and use adb to 'push' the file to the G1 for it to work properly?
Thats a good idea, i just did that as well.
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Well it should work. I just checked the dream forum and the mods were forced to remove the links so you cant get them from there anymore either. I dont think root is necessary but maybe it is. I would try adb or make sure he has install apps from unknown sources checked in settings->applications.
chuckhriczko said:
Well it should work. I just checked the dream forum and the mods were forced to remove the links so you cant get them from there anymore either. I dont think root is necessary but maybe it is. I would try adb or make sure he has install apps from unknown sources checked in settings->applications.
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Yeah he has it checked, but he is across town so i cant quite adb it right this second. Next time i see him i'll see it i can get it going for him. Thanks for all your help!
Thanks for everyone's input I successfully backup up all my apps. Just in case. It was interesting to see the size of each app.
Just incase no one has stumbled upon it yet...
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...-modaco-custom-rom-core-featuring-wavesecure/
CDMA Rom - Modaco
For the life of me I cannot install the stock ringtone trimmer onto DamageControl v1.0. Does anyone have the .apk file I need and instructions on how to install it?
Thanks guys
Lastly, all the developers involved in bringing us 2.1 to the Hero...you guys are friggin awesome. Long live the Hero!!!!!
ummm get it off of the market? it is free you know! if not google for the apk..it won't be warez as it's free. and to install just put it on your sd card and use linda file browser or another and that's, that. you could also use htc sync to install.
fixxxer2008 said:
ummm get it off of the market? it is free you know! if not google for the apk..it won't be warez as it's free. and to install just put it on your sd card and use linda file browser or another and that's, that. you could also use htc sync to install.
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No go on the market. I don't want to use RingDroid. I loved the stock trimmer as it was basic and did exactly what I needed. Nothing more, nothing less
the.ghost.86 said:
No go on the market. I don't want to use RingDroid. I loved the stock trimmer as it was basic and did exactly what I needed. Nothing more, nothing less
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google the apk maybe?
fixxxer2008 said:
google the apk maybe?
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I have the .apk...I believe it's from 1.5, but when I use HTC Sync to install it, I receive a message on the device that it was not installed. No reason as to why though. I've tried installing it through AndroZip as well, same problem. Can't figure out whether I have the wrong file or whether I'm doing something wrong.
the.ghost.86 said:
I have the .apk...I believe it's from 1.5, but when I use HTC Sync to install it, I receive a message on the device that it was not installed. No reason as to why though. I've tried installing it through AndroZip as well, same problem. Can't figure out whether I have the wrong file or whether I'm doing something wrong.
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download the fresh kitchen and there is a tool in there that will allow you to push the file to system/app.
fixxxer2008 said:
download the fresh kitchen and there is a tool in there that will allow you to push the file to system/app.
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Ha ha. Yet another avenue that failed for me. And if I remember correctly, Flipz said his pre-kitchen only half worked with 2.1...I seem to remember him specifically saying not to try to push with it. I learned that only after I locked up my device when I tried to push the trimmer.
the.ghost.86 said:
Ha ha. Yet another avenue that failed for me. And if I remember correctly, Flipz said his pre-kitchen only half worked with 2.1...I seem to remember him specifically saying not to try to push with it. I learned that only after I locked up my device when I tried to push the trimmer.
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hmmm... im out of idea's then man!
the.ghost.86 said:
Ha ha. Yet another avenue that failed for me. And if I remember correctly, Flipz said his pre-kitchen only half worked with 2.1...I seem to remember him specifically saying not to try to push with it. I learned that only after I locked up my device when I tried to push the trimmer.
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The reason the ringtone trimmer from the fresh kitchen didn't work is because its a 1.5 apk n not compatible. You could download flipz ROM and extract it or pm me your email and I'll send it to you
the.ghost.86 said:
For the life of me I cannot install the stock ringtone trimmer onto DamageControl v1.0. Does anyone have the .apk file I need and instructions on how to install it?
Thanks guys
Lastly, all the developers involved in bringing us 2.1 to the Hero...you guys are friggin awesome. Long live the Hero!!!!!
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Here is the RingtoneTirimmer .apk from the Legend ROM. Its an HTC 2.1 ROM so it should work just fine. Install it through adb to your system folder.
gomorrah said:
Here is the RingtoneTirimmer .apk from the Legend ROM. Its an HTC 2.1 ROM so it should work just fine. Install it through adb to your system folder.
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Sweet! Thanks. I'll download this and give it a try. I'm the most savvy adb user so I'll try installing it through the HTC Sync.
Thanks again.
the.ghost.86 said:
Sweet! Thanks. I'll download this and give it a try. I'm the most savvy adb user so I'll try installing it through the HTC Sync.
Thanks again.
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Used HTC Sync to install it. Worked like a charm.
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Used HTC Sync to install it. Worked like a charm.
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Glad to hear it.
How do we hack the Home Screen Tips Widget?
There seems to be one included with a few roms. I'd like to be able to change it so that I can use it to learn Japanese words. Is it just a question of editing an xml file or something? Does anyone know where it is stored? If it is baked in a rom, is it therefore impossible to edit?
Thanks.
Decompile the apk, and inside the /res/values/ directory look at the arrays.xml file
CM source -> HERE
Thanks a lot!
I'll get to it.
I'm unable to get it to work at the moment. I've been following this video tutorial too. Are there any obvious things I could be doing wrong please?
I can decompile the apk and rebuild it after changing it. The apk will run but fail to install. Or if I install it in a zip file and via Recovery it seems to install but doesn't show up in System/Apps. (I'll try pushing it with adb)
How do we disable verification? (10:40)
(I'm using CM7 7.02)
Thanks for any help.
Grant Barker said:
I'm unable to get it to work at the moment. I've been following this video tutorial too. Are there any obvious things I could be doing wrong please?
I can decompile the apk and rebuild it after changing it. The apk will run but fail to install. Or if I install it in a zip file and via Recovery it seems to install but doesn't show up in System/Apps. (I'll try pushing it with adb)
How do we disable verification? (10:40)
(I'm using CM7 7.02)
Thanks for any help.
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You cannot replace a "system" app with an apk which is not signed as a "system app". I had the same issue when I started fixing the DCIM incompatibility in the stock Camera app.
My question for you is: do you have the arrays.xml file already compiled to suit your needs? What phone do you have (HDPI, MDPI, LDPI)? I can make you a custom widget and send it to you.
That's very kind of you hrk.
The phone is an HTC Desire HD.
I should keep trying to learn to do it myself to be honest because I'll be changing it every couple of weeks hopefully, once I learn certain words etc.
Maybe you could talk me through the steps you take or maybe you use different methods or a different program compared to the video?
Anyway thanks for your kind offer.
Grant Barker said:
the steps you take or maybe you use different methods or a different program compared to the video?
Anyway thanks for your kind offer.
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I set up a build environment (read "I can cook ROMs"). This way I can modify the original Protips project, and then build the apk with the AOSP signing key. If you are running a Stock ROM or a customROM which has not changed the signing keys (e.g.: CyanogenMod uses the same key AOSP uses), the Protips.apk will work flawlessly.
Setting up a build environment requires a bit of time and around 5 GB of hard disk, but it's something everybody can do. The beauty and winning point of Android Open Source Project.
That's great. Thanks hrk.
I'll follow your advice and set up a build environment..
hrk said:
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Setting up a build environment requires a bit of time and around 5 GB of hard disk, but it's something everybody can do. The beauty and winning point of Android Open Source Project.
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It's good fun. I just finished the example project Hello World.
I'm pleased I listened to you.
Grant Barker said:
It's good fun. I just finished the example project Hello World.
I'm pleased I listened to you.
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That's good to hear, but when I wrote "build environment" I meant the entire platform.
With the Android SDK you can build apps, but you won't be able to properly sign them: you can have your own signature and publish them in the Market, but you can't "re-sign" system apps.
Good work!
Ah. I see what you mean.
Maybe that will be the next step in the near future.
In the meantime I'm inspired to make a similar app/widget from scratch which will do what I need..
Thanks.
Grant Barker said:
Ah. I see what you mean.
Maybe that will be the next step in the near future.
In the meantime I'm inspired to make a similar app/widget from scratch which will do what I need..
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I've had the same idea for a while now! That widget is pretty nice and could be transformed in something pretty cool
Hi did you manage to edit the homescreen tips widget,
I'm finding all over the internet and can't find a solution
_Sparks said:
Hi did you manage to edit the homescreen tips widget,
I'm finding all over the internet and can't find a solution
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I have the same problem... im trying to hack it (changed te arrays.xml) but it still needs that damn system signing could anyone help?
Is there any other way than installing 5gb of stuff just to sign one .apk
jazux said:
I have the same problem... im trying to hack it (changed te arrays.xml) but it still needs that damn system signing could anyone help?
Is there any other way than installing 5gb of stuff just to sign one .apk
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dude could we use apk signer or any other stuff?
_Sparks said:
dude could we use apk signer or any other stuff?
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I think no because we need the system signing key
Any signer should work. But depending on how you edit and build the apk, you might not be able to "install" it, but have to push it instead
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
kyouko said:
Any signer should work. But depending on how you edit and build the apk, you might not be able to "install" it, but have to push it instead
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
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I decompiled it, replaced arrays.xml compiled it TRIED to sign but i got error "unable to sign system application" or something like that
Hmm, I'll check it out and see..once the power is back on in my area
ComEd said it could be up to two days because of the storms lol
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jazux said:
I decompiled it, replaced arrays.xml compiled it TRIED to sign but i got error "unable to sign system application" or something like that
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Read my previous posts on this very topic.
You can't sign a system app without using the system key. It can't be easier than that.
For those who dont know, there is a new updated S-voice out that is currently working on most devices. I'm sure it'll be patched soon as well, and the need to change the build.prop will arise again. In the meantime, this one DOES work
http://www.mediafire.com/?fp04n29phdzeram
Move to system/app, install, enjoy.
When was it updated? I got the download from the original thread yesterday afternoon.
How is it different to skyvi?
EggRoll53 said:
When was it updated? I got the download from the original thread yesterday afternoon.
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This was updated earlier today. Many users were having trouble with the previous build after Samsung blocked access to the application from other devices.
cricketAC said:
How is it different to skyvi?
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I'm sorry, I can't speak on behalf of that since I've never used it. Perhaps someone else in the thread can help you on that. My apologies.
aaCotyaa said:
I'm sorry, I can't speak on behalf of that since I've never used it. Perhaps someone else in the thread can help you on that. My apologies.
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I pushed it into systems/app. Rebooted. It doesnt show in my apps.
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cricketAC said:
I pushed it into systems/app. Rebooted. It doesnt show in my apps.
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Did you push THEN install?
I should also note that this app is only compatible with ICS 4.0+ roms.
aaCotyaa said:
I should also note that this app is only compatible with ICS 4.0+ roms.
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Figures. Mine isn't.
Sent from my LG-P999
I'm getting Force Close every time I tell it to do something that app oriented, I'm assuming it's looking for Samsung applications? I fixed permissions with in root explorer , is there something else I'm missing. Still think its kinda pointless lol. NVM some things work some dont, I sent myself a text but cannot set an alarm lol. this helped things though.
Originally Posted by sanderbouw
To get it working properly you need to open the apk with winzip or winrar and you'll see an lib folder with an .so file in it.
Copy this file into your /system/lib and reboot.
It made the S Voice working on my old Xperia X8.
I have permissions set to -rwxrwxr-x
I have permissions set to -rwxrwxr-x
I haven't a clue then lol, tried that as well, with no luck.
I copied that .so file from the .apk into the lib folder and it works now. It appears the only time that the app FC itself is when it tries to launch another app. I'm guessing probably because it is trying to look for the Samsung app.
Example - When I ask "Locate the nearest Mexican restaurant" or "What is the weather like today?"
U should link the the original thread so people can give credit where it is due and thank whoever ported it
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I just installed it, didnt change anything, and its working great!
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hi, may sounds silly, but i'm new in the android game.
where do I find the "systems/app" folder that you mentioned? I'm on a Mac and using the USB Mass Storage, but I don't see the systems folder.
any help will be appreciated.
You're going to need to use ADB with cmd line to push it as far as I know or have root enabled file explorer like ROM Toolbox and you will see system when you're in it, this app never worked when I pushed it to system for me just installed it like a normal app and rebooted phone
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Yeah I had to just install it regularly on the first release I got, but on this one I had to move to system. I used Solid Explorer.
I need a help iam stuck with network problem
hi i need a help from u.iam using xperia x8.im using custom rom mini cm9 3.0.3.i tried installing s voice but it didn't work.so i followed your method. i first moved that svoicesigned.apk to the system/apps and then installed.i extracted the svoicesigned.apk and copied a .so file fom lib and then moved it to the system/lib.and then i changed the ro.product.device=Gt-I9300 and ro.product.model=GT-I9300 using root explorer.but till now the problem is not solved.so i set permission to svoicesigned.apk to rwxrwxr-x.and set permission to libsvoxtts.so to rwxrwxr-x.and rebooted,but the problem is not solved.please help me to come out of this problem
Hi,
I have Motorola Atrix 2 AT&T on Android 2.3.6, And I had removed the Few Stock Apps:
AABsync.apk
Cmas.apk
Cmas.odex
Do any one with a same phone can post those files here or send them to eobender at gmail.com
They are located on /system/app , and you can get them or with Root Explorer or with Titanim Bacup.
Any Help will be Appreciated , and many many thanks will be given , without those files I can't upgrade to ICS
eobender said:
Hi,
I have Motorola Atrix 2 AT&T on Android 2.3.6, And I had removed the Few Stock Apps:
AABsync.apk
Cmas.apk
Cmas.odex
Do any one with a same phone can post those files here or send them to eobender at gmail.com
They are located on /system/app , and you can get them or with Root Explorer or with Titanim Bacup.
Any Help will be Appreciated , and many many thanks will be given , without those files I can't upgrade to ICS
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Well, here's half of your request (I don't have the Cmas.apk/odex until I get home later): https://dl.dropbox.com/u/61960599/AABSync.zip
I checked the sha1's with the OTA updater-script.. they should work fine.
eobender said:
Hi,
I have Motorola Atrix 2 AT&T on Android 2.3.6, And I had removed the Few Stock Apps:
AABsync.apk
Cmas.apk
Cmas.odex
Do any one with a same phone can post those files here or send them to eobender at gmail.com
They are located on /system/app , and you can get them or with Root Explorer or with Titanim Bacup.
Any Help will be Appreciated , and many many thanks will be given , without those files I can't upgrade to ICS
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Here you go. download the attachment
Why not just use the 2.3.6 fxz.That really is prolly the safest and fastest way to get you to a "good" point for an OTA to ICS.
jimbridgman said:
Why not just use the 2.3.6 fxz.That really is prolly the safest and fastest way to get you to a "good" point for an OTA to ICS.
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Well, that's just not as fun..
alteredlikeness said:
Well, that's just not as fun..
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LOL
Thank you very Much
jm2k7 said:
Here you go. download the attachment
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Thank you very Much,
Thank you very Much,
Thank you very Much,
Thank you very Much,
:laugh::good::good::good::good::laugh:
very cool
jm2k7 said:
Here you go. download the attachment
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That was very nice of you to help him out!
Hope you all don't mInd me posting under same thread. I'm missing android android2.3.6 stock apk which is called userdictionaryprovider.apk as well as its corrisponding odex. Thanks for your time. Ill bookmark this page to keep track if anyone has this for me to pickup.
ok, I see that there is a demand for files system/app,
download what you need on this page, there are all the files in the official rom 2.3.6 AT&T:
http://www.4shared.com/rar/--yN5Riz/SYSTEM_GB_236.html
well I hope you have been helpful. :good:
jm2k7 said:
ok, I see that there is a demand for files system/app,
download what you need on this page, there are all the files in the official rom 2.3.6 AT&T:
well I hope you have been helpful. :good:
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Thank you so very much!! Replacing these files didn't fix my problem unfortunately. Makes me curious if Verizon has different version of these or is there something else i need to be looking for as to the reason my settings > user dictionary keeps force closing when i try to use it.
You've been a big help, i was looking for days for those files. I changed the permissions on them as well in a attempt to stop the force closing. they are now set to read only and only user can write, just like the rest of the files in there. I don't know what STSystem.apk is but it has all permissions enabled.
Maybe I didn't break this by deleting those files and i just noticed it being broken now. I'll post here later about how I fixed it, if anyone seems curious. Thanks for the help!!!
guated said:
Thank you so very much!! Replacing these files didn't fix my problem unfortunately. Makes me curious if Verizon has different version of these or is there something else i need to be looking for as to the reason my settings > user dictionary keeps force closing when i try to use it.
You've been a big help, i was looking for days for those files. I changed the permissions on them as well in a attempt to stop the force closing. they are now set to read only and only user can write, just like the rest of the files in there. I don't know what STSystem.apk is but it has all permissions enabled.
Maybe I didn't break this by deleting those files and i just noticed it being broken now. I'll post here later about how I fixed it, if anyone seems curious. Thanks for the help!!!
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We must check that all permits are in 644 to all files have been copied to the system folder, there should be no loose ends, all at 644, then at the end, you have to reboot into recovery mode and do the wipes, then restart again and wait for the phone to resume the system, double check that everything works and that's it, if not, with regard to whether the files are from another operator due to different bloatware may be true that you can fail again.
jm2k7 said:
We must check that all permits are in 644 to all files have been copied to the system folder, there should be no loose ends, all at 644, then at the end, you have to reboot into recovery mode and do the wipes, then restart again and wait for the phone to resume the system, double check that everything works and that's it, if not, with regard to whether the files are from another operator due to different bloatware may be true that yoou can fail again.
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I appreciate the fast reply and extensive knowledge. I don't understand what a 644 is nor what to wipe. I'm still using stock ROM and unaltered as far as flashing or anything more than rooting. I used SDmaid to move the files back into system/app as well as changing permissions. I will look into what a 644 is along with information about rebooting into recover mode if need be.
I would rather steer clear of having to reset the phone to stock, though I've done it before when i had to return a phone for defective hardware and didn't want to leave obvious super user and root on it. I left the whole setup of the CD image etc on the computer. I just don't want to depend on backups to recover my different game progress among other things.
Sorry for pretty much hi-jacking this thread. I didn't think it would be this hard and go this far. Thank you everyone for your patients.