[Q] Building up to date versions of the stock apps - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

Hi all,
I'm trying to build the current source code for the android stock apps and install them to my Samsung Galaxy S I9000.
I've managed to compile the apps, signed and aligned them but when it comes to installation on the device I get a "Parse Error" (tried with launcher2).
I also tried copying the file to "/system/app" followed by a reboot, but no luck.
I successfully exchanged the gallery already so I assume the problem is
a) the fact that the I9000 doesn't have a launcher2 preinstalled so I can not simply swap out a apk file
b) the app installer checks the signature of the package (perhaps dependent on the package name)
c) it is generally forbidden to install apps under android package (the gallery has it's own package name)
d) a combination of the 3
I use a rooted stock Froyo ROM.
Does anybody have experience in installing self-made versions of the android stock apps on a stock ROM?
Thanks

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jwoegerbauer said:
Only for clarity:
Apps stored in /system/app are APKs what are indispensable part of Android OS - user apps has nothing to do there
whereas
apps stored in /system/priv-apps are APKs to be granted system permissions, regardless of the app signature: they at any time can get removed - mostly without any harm but requires Android is got rooted
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So, if I understand it correctly it means my version of the app gets rejected every time by the priv-app folder right ? Unlike the preinstalled My Files app which is granted system permissions ?

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