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[Q] how install *ONLY* MARKET-APP on CM7 nightly?

hi,
i have just installed CM7-nightly
CM7 comes without google-apps.
i know i can download them here:
edit: hmpf - i am not (yet) allowed to post links
this way i could install all google-apps for my device.
however, i am quite happy that they are NOT pre-installed, as i don't use them.
the one and only google-app i really need is the market-app
so i downloaded the google-apps.zip for my device and took a look inside the .zip
the .zip contains many .apk's in /system/app folder.
as i want to install *ONLY* the market app so i installed
Vending.apk
MarketUpdater.apk
unfortunataley market app closes after openening it
now my question:
which .apk's do i have to install to get a working market app?
(minimum required .apk's from the google-apps .zip?)
thanks

AFAIK the market app is calles 'vendor.apk'

hi,
yes - but market closes after starting - there must be something missing.
thanks

andi_o said:
hi,
yes - but market closes after starting - there must be something missing.
thanks
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You have to use this and let it update, AFAIK

ok, i will try this!
thanks!

i would like to know what the link he was refuring to in the first post cause i would like all the gapps but the zip i installed put me in a boot loop also i tried using the old market xip and it does the same thing just white screen and closes when i try to sync my gmail account it says unable to make connection to server any idea's

dont install Biofall's file unless you wan to format you phone

[Q] Installing .apk in CM7 on SGS2

Ok, so I have spent the last week searching for an answer to this problem, and I'm hoping someone will be able to help me out and others who may have similar problems.
With a rooted SGS2 and stable CM7 rom, I wanted to install the stock messaging app as I liked the "bubble" GUI better. Further, I found a copy of a camera app with higher bitrates/other improvements that I wanted to install as well. but every time I install them, I get "application not installed" with a check mark.
My method was:
Checked to install apps from unknown sources
Uninstalling old app (after backup)
Copying new apps to system/app to replace
Using root explorer in r/w to install them (didnt work)
So then tried:
Signing the apps using Signaptik/Zipsigner
Changing permissions to same as stock apps
It seems nothing that I try to install in system/app will install. Actually, any of these apps, no matter their location, will not install. Why is this? I'd really like the better camera app and my old mms.apk back!
Cheers!
------EDIT------
The camera.apk I want to install was built for SGS2, the mms.apk I wanted to install is stock from sgs2

Enable non-market apk installation.
Go to Settings – Applications – tick the “Unknown Sources” checkbox at the very top. Accept the warning which pops up by tapping on OK.
If you downloaded the file on PC, transfer it to phone.(sd card)
Open the file explorer (if you don’t have one, download any file manager from the android market) and browse to the location where you’d transferred the file.
Tap on the file to install it.

They won't install because they have dependency on a framework or application that does not exist in CM7.
Try installing them with ADB
adb install <apkname>
It will give you the full error message.

accidentialy deleted market

I accidentally deleted the android market app.
First the app flashes on and off, so I try to delete the whole thing, but now I can't install it back. I tried different vending.apk, I got the install progress bar, but at the end I got the error that the app isn't installed.
I also find it strange that (before i install the .apk) i got the notice that this .apk will change the current installed app. It's quite strange because in the app list I can't find the market app.
Can anyone help me with this?
I got sony ericsson Xperia X10 mini, rooted, version 2.1.

Using root explorer/es file explorer go into root directory system/apps and see if the market.apk is located there , try deleting it if present and restart the phone.Then install the vending apk and hopefully it should be a fresh install and not over writing the previous market installed.Hope this helps.

[Completed] Can I replace apps from root/system/app folder before installation?

Hi guys, I am using @fa1zali Optimus ROM v4.4.2, I got some issues so I am thinking of installing the same ROM again. I don't know much about android development but, if I extract the ROM package and replace the old apps from "root/system/app", replace them with the new ones(renaming the new ones with same name) and zip it again. Is it going to work or not? because if they are logged in some file then its not going to work.
And if I add some more apps there, they will get installed or not?
I am thinking of updating all apps before installation if its possible.
Thanks

Adi2301 said:
Hi guys, I am using @fa1zali Optimus ROM v4.4.2, I got some issues so I am thinking of installing the same ROM again. I don't know much about android development but, if I extract the ROM package and replace the old apps from "root/system/app", replace them with the new ones(renaming the new ones with same name) and zip it again. Is it going to work or not? because if they are logged in some file then its not going to work.
And if I add some more apps there, they will get installed or not?
I am thinking of updating all apps before installation if its possible.
Thanks
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Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
At soon as the apps are compatible with the device yes you can replace the apps in the zip with the ones you want but be aware that not all the apps can be removed or replaced. If you add more apps into the system/app folder, yes those apps will also get installed.
Good luck!

Anybody having any issues with installing outside source?

I just tried to install an apk I downloaded that wasn't available on GPlay, but when I tried to install it via firefox or dropbox, it won't let me. But it a different story when I saved it to the phone and installed from there. Did they change it or is something different?

Yes, I have this issue also. I have use my file manager to install downloaded apps. Started with Android 10.