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Manually install APKs which resist rooted devices?

Squareup.com's app will not show-up in the market on some androids which are rooted.
I acquired the APK, but the installer ends with "Application not installed"
This is really sad. Windows and many other OSes have insecure features and may be used as a POS system.. BUT A ROOTED ANDROID PHONE CANNOT BE A POS??
Is there a way to manually extract the files within the APK, and do a manual install?
Link to Squareup APK: http://db.tt/TlcrKji

Tried pushing it to /data/app or /system/app with terminal emulator?

minus30 said:
Tried pushing it to /data/app or /system/app with terminal emulator?
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Thanks for the response.
Can you clarify these steps?
Are you suggesting that I extract all the contents and place all of them into one or both of the folders you listed?
I'm savvy with term emulator, but would root explorer do the same?
Again, thanks.

[NEW GAPPS.ZIP & APK] New Android Market [2.2.6] for G1(Android 2.1&2.2)[16/12/2010]

[NEW GAPPS.ZIP & APK] New Android Market [2.2.6] for G1(Android 2.1&2.2)[16/12/2010]
EDIT: I've put the new gapps.zip to update all ur gapps . This has to work : ) Just flash this from the recovery . It'll overwrite your old gapps , giving you the latest of all the basic gapps (incl.the new Market )
You can then go to the new market and install the updated Gmail,Voice Search,Google Search,Maps,Youtube app etc.
New Android Market (version 2.2.6) features include:
1.Refund window changing to 15 minutes
2.New carousel with featured apps on main page
3.Widgets and Live Wallpapers categories added
4.Related content added to app page
5.Single page app viewing, all info in one place
6.Max size for apk files increased from 25 MB to 50 MB
Also the Downloads now get paused instead of getting cancelled if there is a network/data interruption
I am not making a flashable update since it might clash with the original Vending.apk . So here are the steps to remove the old market and install the new one.
1) Use adb to remove and install the new market.
a) adb remount
b)Backup your current Market by
adb pull /system/app/Vending.apk Vending.apk
c) adb shell rm /system/app/Vending.apk
Rename the apk you downloaded (MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE RIGHT APK FOR ECLAIRS OR FROYO) to Market.apk and put the apk in the Android SDK/tools folder then
adb push Market.apk /system/app
OR
Simply use your favourite Root File Manager (Root Explorer ,SU explorer , Android Commander etc.) and go to /system/app and delete Vending.apk .
Then put the New Market apk in /system/app
Restart your phone and you're good to go
Credits : CyanogenMOD.
P.S: I'm not a regular thread creator so kindly move the thread if the section is wrong . Thanks
ENJOY !

Thank you for this update

force close on android 2.2.1 with the froyo one.
which one you have used yourself?

Got this already ...workign on my G1 2.2.1
awesome update for the market...

irisiris said:
force close on android 2.2.1 with the froyo one.
which one you have used yourself?
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I have SparksMOD . It should work on all CM 6.1 (Android 2.2.1) and all Froyo ROMS.
Make sure you restart your phone and follow my instructions carefully.
Also try running fix permissions from recovery incase it doesnt help.

try to install this through file manager, and it says insufficient permission, can u make a zip file?

badboy68 said:
try to install this through file manager, and it says insufficient permission, can u make a zip file?
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You cannot replace or manage Android phone system files through normal File managers like Astro,Linda etc.
Best way I recommend is to Use Android Commander and follow the steps for installing without adb commands.
http://androidcommander.com/

i installed thru recovery and works great

on my G1 with 6.1 2708 is great. install via adb
why I do not see the category widgets and live wallpaper?

Hey..
Pity, it doesn't work for me.
I did it with the Root Explorer. Installation suceeded but i get a "force close" error message, when i try to select a program from the list or to go to "my downloads".
Changing back to the old one without problems.
my device:
G1 white
Android FroYo (CM 6.1)
Country: Austria
Cheers!

I used the qr code/barcode scanner in the following link and followed the on-screen instructions. Took it a few minutes but it worked and I have no errors.
Tmobile G1
EZterry 14mb radio/spl
Mytouch3g OTA 2.2.1 updated
Here is the link with the QR code, just use your favorite QR scanner and then open via url or open in browser. It should then start a download, after its done just follow the on screen directions to install (it back-up's the installed markets user data then deletes it and installs the new market. http : // androidspin . com / 2010 / 12 / 11 / new-android-market-update-unofficially-available-for-download/
This isnt spam but I am new so I apparently can not post links, just remove the spaces then copy/paste

Universal Android Market updater v2.2.6
I've posted a new flashable updater
Here is what's new :
Backup original Vending.apk to sdcard
Select between Froyo or pre-Froyo rom
Thread : here
Download : here

woernsn said:
Hey..
Pity, it doesn't work for me.
I did it with the Root Explorer. Installation suceeded but i get a "force close" error message, when i try to select a program from the list or to go to "my downloads".
Changing back to the old one without problems.
my device:
G1 white
Android FroYo (CM 6.1)
Country: Austria
Cheers!
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Did you rename the file to Vending.apk and change permission? work for me..

I installed with no problem on my MT3G just downloaded it and installed, running froyo 2.2.1
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App

XmeccaX said:
I installed with no problem on my MT3G just downloaded it and installed, running froyo 2.2.1
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
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through recovery?

http://androidspin.com/2010/11/11/new-android-market-update-unofficially-available-for-download/
this is the screen i get

badboy68 said:
through recovery?
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No I installed it the normal way, thru the installer, it took about 2-3 minutes to open for the first time, but no I didn't need to go thru adb or recovery or root explorer
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App

HellRazorGod said:
New Android Market (version 2.2.6) features include:
1.Refund window changing to 15 minutes
2.New carousel with featured apps on main page
3.Widgets and Live Wallpapers categories added
4.Related content added to app page
5.Single page app viewing, all info in one place
6.Max size for apk files increased from 25 MB to 50 MB
Also the Downloads now get paused instead of getting cancelled if there is a network/data interruption
I am not making a flashable update since it might clash with the original Vending.apk . So here are the steps to remove the old market and install the new one.
1) Use adb to remove and install the new market.
a) adb remount
b)Backup your current Market by
adb pull /system/app/Vending.apk Vending.apk
c) adb shell rm /system/app/Vending.apk
Rename the apk you downloaded (MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE RIGHT APK FOR ECLAIRS OR FROYO) to Market.apk and put the apk in the Android SDK/tools folder then
adb push Market.apk /system/app
OR
Simply use your favourite Root File Manager (Root Explorer ,SU explorer , Android Commander etc.) and go to /system/app and delete Vending.apk .
Then put the New Market apk in /system/app
Restart your phone and you're good to go
P.S: I'm not a regular thread creator so kindly move the thread if the section is wrong . Thanks
ENJOY !
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Please delete thread, there's already a thread for this, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871585

Hello HellRazorGod. I have a G1. And I just got it rooted with Cyanogen 2.2 Froyo ROM. But then as you know, cyanogenMod doesn't come with google apps anymore. And then so I tried your android market maybe it will work. And before I downloaded yours, I found many market apk files from other source. But then it still wound't work. But when I tried yours. Still didn't work. I tried AndroidCommander. Adb and still with the same results. I open it, and it is just all white, and after about 5 seconds go back to desktop screen. I tried every possible way. And tried all your steps. Even with the AndroidCommander. Can you help me out? I have a Android 2.2 Froyo Cyanogen 6.1.0 DS ROM. Would really appreciate it.

fart23 did you download the gapps .zip file and then flash it after you flashed your rom. if not then you need to go check out cyanogens wiki how to root/install cyanogen rom.

[Q] installing busybox - pushing files to droid

Hello,
I started experimenting with my Android yesterday when I found out about metamorph which requires rooted phone and busybox..
I managed to root the phone but couldnt install the busybox with the application from the market - it says that busybox was not found..
Then I installed the SDK platform, and wanted to do it with adb
I downloaded busybox ... tar.bz2 file and unrared it into SDK/tools and tried pushing it to my android to /system/local by doing:
adb push /Users/../android/platform-tools/busybox /data/local
but adb pushed the subfolders (children) to the /data/local folder instead of the folder with childen folders itself.
Now I wonder:
1. how to remove all those junk files?
2. am I doing the right thing? should I copy the tar.bz2 without unraring it? what is the right procedure?
is there any easier way to accomplish this?
Thanks for help

One way to get busybox is with titanium backup. Install the app open then menu*problems*Yes, do it.

jerrycycle said:
One way to get busybox is with titanium backup. Install the app open then menu*problems*Yes, do it.
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This wont work with my telephone - HTC Desire

[S5660] Galaxy Gio The big Thread! | Tips, Roots, fixes, Firmware, Custom Roms

This thread is closed.
You can find the new one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209425
Didnt you know some thing, ask me!
Welcome in the Thread for Samsung's Galaxy Gio (S5660)
INDEX
1. Root
2. Custom Bootanimation
3. Firmware releases
_________________________________________________________
First, i will post update_[number].zip files.
You can add this updates on this way:
1. Shutdown your phone.
2. press: Home button + Volume button - + On button
3. go to Add Update from SD-card.
4. Search for the update_[number].zip file on your SD-card
5. Run the update
Root
You can root Android 2.2 with: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
You can root Android 2.3.3 with: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111414
Custom bootanimation
What you need:
- Rooted Galaxy Gio S5660 or an other Galaxy Phone.
- Data Cable or SD-Card reader
- Root explorer
- Little bit skills
1. download the patch_cutom_bootanimation.zip file bellow.
2. unzip the files to a new folder on your SDcard called: patchfiles
3. Open root explorer
4. go to /sd-card/patchfiles
5. press menu button and select multi-select
6. select all files without bootanimation.zip
7. press now on the bottom, copy
8. press now 2 times on back button
9. go to /system/bin/
10. press now paste and replace the files.
Now you need only place the bootanimation.zip in his directory
11. go back to your patchfile folder on your SD-card
12. copy bootanimation.zip and place him in /system/media/
13. reboot your device and watch your brand new bootanimation!
TIP:
1. With an bootanimation boot your device slowlier then normal.
you can also delete bootanimation.zip, your device is now booting with the Android 3.1 bootanimation, i like it!
2. You can also remove the shutdown animation, but it isnt posible to change him.
rename in the /system/media/video/shutdown/ the file shutdown.qmg to shutdown_backup.qmg
REMOVE SIMLOCK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139251

Firmware
2.2.1 unofficial - http://hotfile.com/dl/115778530/c3dab6d/S5660XXKC5_OXXKC3_XXKB9.rar.html
2.3.3 unofficial 2 june 2011 - http://hotfile.com/dl/119787749/eeddc82/S5660XXKPA.rar.html
2.3.3 official 24 june 2011 - http://hotfile.com/dl/123845369/b1f54c4/S5660XXKPE_S5660XXKPA_S5660OXFKP1.rar.html <- also on KIES
2.3.3 official 24 june 2011 - http://hotfile.com/dl/124686521/ca109ee/S5660XXKPE_S5660XXKPA_S5660XENKP1.rar.html <- also on KIES
2.3.4 unofficial 24 june 2011 - http://hotfile.com/dl/124831067/3d27a39/S5660XXKQ3_S5660XXKQ3_S5660SEBKQ1.rar.html
2.3.4 unofficial 23 july 2011 - http://hotfile.com/dl/125489515/6fa36c7/S5660XXKQ6_S5660XXKQ5_S5660SEBKQ1.rar.html
pass: samfirmware.com

APK lost ?
Backup System Apps (apk), download here:
Froyo - flashing ...
Gingerbread All apps, backup system/apps/ 90MB
Did you lose an APK file?
Get you errors with a APK?
Do you Morph you APK wrong?
AND NO BACKUP?!
Search your APK from the ZIP file,
Apply him to system/apps/
And your apk will work as even before!
TAGS: Galaxy, Gio, APK, Lost, S5660, system, apps, gMail
Custom ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136798

I' m following this thread. Please continuie sharing

how to enable a2sd darktremor to S5660XXKPA?

Following this thread. Thanks for getting it going.

nice work bro please keep it up

Nice Work , keep it going..

Me too following this topic.

How to make a CUSTOM BOOT ANIMATION...
Install winrar
Root your Android!
using the console or Root explorer goto the /system/media directory.
Copy bootanimation.zip to your SD Card.
Connect your Android to your computer with usb and mount the SD Card
Copy bootanimation.zip to your computer.
extract bootanimation.zip to a folder
Inside you will find 2 folders with all the individual PNG files in them.
With photoshop or paint modify the png files to add your custom graphics.
Highlight the two folders and the desc file.
Right click the highlighted files.
Select add to archive.
Select Zip
In the compression method drop down box select Store. (this is key if you dont do this it wont play the animation)
save the archive as bootanimation.zip
copy the new bootanimation.zip to your SD Card
Load terminal emulator and enter the following commands with an enter after each
***BEGIN TERMINAL COMMANDS***
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
dd if=/sdcard/bootanimation.zip of=/system/media/bootanimation.zip
Reboot

Great!!!
Sent from my GT-S5660 using XDA App

Patch added, sorry ive also a daily job...

strunkie said:
Backup System Apps (apk), download here:
Uploading...
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this is exactly what I need!
I screwed up with Calendar.apk and Calendar.odex and almost anybody on forums wants to help...
why not uploading a full original \system\app folder for every possible needs?
is it ready or still uploading?

keep sharing, Btw when upgrade to ginger bread will be available officially ?

taand said:
keep sharing, Btw when upgrade to ginger bread will be available officially ?
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Samsung will release 2.3.3 and 2.3.4.
I think that 2.3.4 the lastest update is.

beeryourself said:
this is exactly what I need!
I screwed up with Calendar.apk and Calendar.odex and almost anybody on forums wants to help...
why not uploading a full original \system\app folder for every possible needs?
is it ready or still uploading?
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finished, will add now

strunkie said:
finished, will add now
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Great!
that's exactly what I needed!
Thanks!
well, it's still not working...
I downloaded the zip, put Calendar.apk and Calendar.odex on the phone, then moved to \system\app and changed proprietary to 0-root and permissions rw-r--r-- for both. reboot. no calendar application in drawer.
what else can i do to get this damn app back?

beeryourself said:
great! waiting online...
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Backup System Apps (apk), download here:
All apps, backup system/apps/
90MB
See third post

Does somebody here also have the phone getting turned off in your pocket problem?

xpowerstef said:
Does somebody here also have the phone getting turned off in your pocket problem?
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Some times my phone wont wake-up, then i hold the power button for a few seconds the phone will reboot then.
Do you have the same problem, its tooks longer to get your phone on...

Modified contacts.apk Help.

Modified contacts.apk Help Plz.
hi guys i have modified the contacts.apk to make the dialer more attractive but i cant install or push successfully with root explorer.
i am running cm7
how can i install this as a system app?

Have you tried using ADB to push it to the phone?

is there no other ways because i have not got adb set up

kuljit55 said:
Modified contacts.apk Help Plz.
hi guys i have modified the contacts.apk to make the dialer more attractive but i cant install or push successfully with root explorer.
i am running cm7
how can i install this as a system app?
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what is it doing or not doing?
once in system/app you hit Mount R/W at the top?
if you have successfully moved it there you might need to set permissions RW,R,R

i tried using root explorer but it just does not show up as a app, how can i make this a flasable zip
thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732957