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[Alpha ROM Builder] Create Custom Application Backup-Removal Update.zip

Joeykrim's Custom Android Application Backup and Removal Update.zip
Disclaimer: Use this at your own risk.
ALPHA version - not very pretty. quick and dirty but its working!
Description:
The default is nothing. If you select nothing, it does nothing. This will ONLY backup and remove the applications manually selected.
This does not effect anything on the /data partition - meaning no data or settings will be changed by using this update.zip
Background:
This will allow stock applications (.apk and .odex) to be backed up to the sdcard (/sdcard/sdx/backup) and removed from the phone (/system/app). If an app is selected to be removed and its already removed, the script will keep going, it will not result in any kind of error or boot loop.
Requirements:
Custom Recovery - Few Suggestions:
[RECOVERY] Permanently replacing your recovery with ClockworkMod Recovery Image
[Recovery] [18-June-2010] RA-evo-v1.7.0.1 - Not compatible because it forces all .zip files to be signed and this online kitchen doesn't java sign the .zip files. In order to stay compatible, please manually sign the .zip file.
Instructions:
Check any combination of boxes below to combine actions into one custom-SDX-update.zip file.
Download this file and put it onto the /sdcard of the phone.
Boot into a recovery mode using a custom recovery (reboot recovery from adb shell or vol down + power).
Select Apply Update.zip and choose the zip.
Reboot.
Let me know if it works, doesn't work, etc. Thanks!
NEW HOST
http://www.joeyconway.me/evo/custom/index.php
Added more applications to the list. If there is an application which isnt on there that you want added, please post it and I'll add it!
To Do List: - Please post what you want added!
Add more safe apps to remove
Add boot animations
Custom Kernels
Themes
Potentially Other ROMS

Moment to Evo you make it happen

Re: Create Custom Application Backup-Removal Update.zip
Thanks joey...doesn't get easier then this. Will try when I get home
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Sent from my PC36100

Could you add GSD.apk, the sprint_promo apk, and all the stock and newsreader apk's?
Also does this remove the .odex files with the .apk?
Thanks for your work

ryan5943 said:
Could you add GSD.apk, the sprint_promo apk, and all the stock and newsreader apk's?
Also does this remove the .odex files with the .apk?
Thanks for your work
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yes, .odex files are also removed, ive added that to the directions.
i also added everything you mentioned above. for the stock and news apks, i might have missed one but tried to grab them all, i read if they are removed there are sync issues ... haven't heard it confirmed either way so i added a warning.
thanks for the feedback. hope it works? let me know!

Joey, so good to see your skills being applied over here! One quick question, if we use this removal script and select an app that is already removed, will it cause any issues like a bootloop or failure? Or would if just ignore the missing app and move on?

vinscuzzy said:
Joey, so good to see your skills being applied over here! One quick question, if we use this removal script and select an app that is already removed, will it cause any issues like a bootloop or failure? Or would if just ignore the missing app and move on?
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good question. i can add this to my main post.
if you select an app which is already removed, it will attempt to remove it again and when it finds it not there, it will skip over it. will not cause a bootloop or any kind of failure!
update: added a few more requested apps to the list! let me know if there is anything else!

easy as can be, worked great!

Works great to remove not so much putting back unless there is a trick to it. I can't get mail to reinstall or nav

rjmjr69 said:
Works great to remove not so much putting back unless there is a trick to it. I can't get mail to reinstall or nav
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good point!
perhaps i could add a feature that allows apps removed using this method to be restored using this method.
putting back should be simple thru adb. i'd recommend doing it from recovery.
adb shell
cp /sdcard/sdx/backup/Mail.* /system/app/Mail.* (this will copy apk and odex if you're using a ROM with odex)
hopefully that helps! thanks for the feedback!

Will we be seeing some boot anims and custom boot logo's in the kitchen soon?

Good job Joey! I missed this from my Moment...glad to see it's available for the EVO!!

lol its funny cuz the maker of Titanium Backup is named Joel

Kshawn said:
Will we be seeing some boot anims and custom boot logo's in the kitchen soon?
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i sure hope so!
any requests? links? i can reach out to the authors and get their permission!

joeykrim said:
i sure hope so!
any requests? links? i can reach out to the authors and get their permission!
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Yessir, I would like to request boot animation used in Bugless Beast v4 ROM =], when I think or come across i will keep you posted.
Also I will create some boot logo's to contribute.

How adding the PDF Viewer and Qik to the remover.

ski05751 said:
How adding the PDF Viewer and Qik to the remover.
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PDF Viewer is already added. Qik is now added!
hope that helps! and welcome to XDA!

Thanks for this. exactly what i was looking for!
edit: just tried to apply the update.zip and i get a no signature error. ( using fresh rom)

brock1909 said:
Thanks for this. exactly what i was looking for!
edit: just tried to apply the update.zip and i get a no signature error. ( using fresh rom)
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great question. need to have a custom recovery. im updating the OP! thanks for the feedback!
there are a few available here:
[Recovery] [18-June-2010] RA-evo-v1.7.0.1
[RECOVERY] Permanently replacing your recovery with ClockworkMod Recovery Image

i do.
i have the RA EVo 1.7.0.1

[ROM] DI14 Pick-n-Pack 0.2 ROM

DI14_pick-n-pack_0.2 ROM for the Samsung Mesmerize
I have reworked this ROM to make it a little easier to work with. In the 0.2 version, you will be able to flash the main package without any need to add files like in the 0.1 version. As for the removed apk files, they are now flashable either individually or in packs depending on what they are. I felt this would be an easier way to still get what you want but not having to put things together before flashing.
I still recommend that you take a backup before you flash anything. I am not responsible for any damage you do to your phone while flashing any or all parts of this ROM. I also recommend that you download both the ROM and Addons at the same time so that you do not have to wait for a second download after you have already flashed the ROM.
Also, to be clear since there has been confusion, MMS is 100% functional in this ROM because it uses stock MMS, not AOSP.
*****This ROM contains these apps:
ADW Launcher
Browser
Camera
Clock
Contacts
Gallery
Gmail
GTalk
Latitude
Maps
Market
MMS
Music Player
My Files
Navigation
Phone
Places
Quick Boot
ROM Manager
Settings
Superuser
Task Manager
Titanium Backup
Video Player
Voice Search
*****Files in the Addon Packs
AllShare
BuddiesNow
Car Cradle
Daily Briefing
Days
Desk Cradle
Dual Clock
Email and Yahoo EMail Pack
Facebook
Galaxy Help
Live Wallpaper Pack
Memo
Mini Diary
My Contacts Backup
MySpace
Samsung Weather, Stock, Calander Pack
ThinkFree Office
Tone Room Deluxe
Touchwiz Calander, Calculator Pack
Voice Commands
Wireless Modem
Write and Go
*****IF YOU HAVE VOODOO INSTALLED, DISABLE LAGFIX FIRST*****
Download the ROM and Addons. Unzip the Addons and decide which packs you want to flash. Put the ROM and individual Addons on your sdcard and boot into recovery. Flash the ROM first. Then you can flash the Addons individually. When you are done, reboot. If the phone hangs at the boot animation for more than 5 minutes, pull the battery, do three button to get back to recovery and do a data wipe/factory reset. Reboot and things should be fine.
DI14_Pick-n-Pack_0.2.zip: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TFT2TOF0
MIRROR: http://www.mediafire.com/?3tzqutyxm2ki701
Addons.zip: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J8NFAHZV
MIRROR: http://www.mediafire.com/?msdaa5rhdl2issi

This is exactly what I'm looking for. Would I be able to install facebook from the marketplace?

skitzo_inc said:
This is exactly what I'm looking for. Would I be able to install facebook from the marketplace?
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I don't see why not.

Awesome! I'm reading up some more on how to flash these roms in and I plan on using this one. I'm new to this and just learning.

I installed ROM Manager and installed "flash clockworkmod recovery" (it said I had to) and then I clicked backup current ROM. I have tried twice, and it said failed each time.
I'm afraid to try it again, as I don't want to ruin my phone.
Any ideas?

skitzo_inc said:
I installed ROM Manager and installed "flash clockworkmod recovery" (it said I had to) and then I clicked backup current ROM. I have tried twice, and it said failed each time.
I'm afraid to try it again, as I don't want to ruin my phone.
Any ideas?
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Try going in to recovery by turning off the phone, hold the power and volume down button. Once in recovery, select apply sdcard:update.zip. That should get you get you to clockwork recovery. From there select install zip from sdcard and then choose zip from sdcard. Find the zip and flash it.
Let me know if that works.

phidelt82 said:
Try going in to recovery by turning off the phone, hold the power and volume down button. Once in recovery, select apply sdcard:update.zip. That should get you get you to clockwork recovery. From there select install zip from sdcard and then choose zip from sdcard. Find the zip and flash it.
Let me know if that works.
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Should I do a backup first?

skitzo_inc said:
Should I do a backup first?
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If you've already done one backup, you're ok. If not, go ahead and do one.

phidelt82 said:
If you've already done one backup, you're ok. If not, go ahead and do one.
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When I do the backup it says it failed.

skitzo_inc said:
When I do the backup it says it failed.
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I sent you a PM.

Everything works. Installed without a hitch, has all the programs gone that I wanted and kept the ones I wanted by switching them to the correct folder.
This guy got on chat with me and walked me through step by step, great guy with a great ROM!

Im liken it thanks....
Nicely done my friend this just gives people more options thank you....

androidman78 said:
Nicely done my friend this just gives people more options thank you....
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Thanks. That was my thinking. A lot of people were asking for apps to be put back in to jt's super clean ROM so I figured this was the easiest way that anyone could just drop in what they want and it would be custom tailored to their needs.

Since I've seen over 200 people look at the page but only 2 download the package, I'm thinking that there's got to be something to the hesitation. Feedback is welcome here, and encouraged. If this is too scary and people want something that they can just flash, throw some ideas out to me. I'm definitely open to suggestions.

I think the holidays may have something to do with it. Personally, I plan to use this once I get my phone rooted (for some reason z4root locks my phone up every time) But I want to wait until the rushing, travelling holiday is over because I cant go without my phone =)

I'm happy with the SuperClean Rom and Voodoo 5 right now, otherwise I'd have given this one a shot.

I'm still using this and I have had no issues. I like being able to choose which programs are going to be on my droid, instead of having all or none that I want.

I am getting same errors also..
I have done super one click..
Run Rom Manager and chose ROM it asks to reboot I get error.
When I choose SD update.zip it boots back into a image that has sceens that have black widgets.. All other Samsung and USSC stuff is still there as well as ROM Manager..

Sighcosis said:
I am getting same errors also..
I have done super one click..
Run Rom Manager and chose ROM it asks to reboot I get error.
When I choose SD update.zip it boots back into a image that has sceens that have black widgets.. All other Samsung and USSC stuff is still there as well as ROM Manager..
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You have to do some work on the files to make ROM Manager working.
Get Clockwork Working
That will let you make the backup.zip and install from the SD card. Threw me for a loop as well.

One thing I do not want to lose or at least be able to find in another app is the SMART ALARM ..
I know... I got used to it in just a couple days. Love the way it sort of eased you awake instead of a full on GET UP..
So question would be. Which apk and dependencies would I need to keep and or anyone know of another app that would give me same with more options.

Calendar is gone

Hello,
I recently rooted my Samsung Charge using 0602_charge_novoodo.zip, CWM and Odin. I then applied GummyCharged1.8.1.zip.
The default calendar app is no longer in the list of "scrolling" apps. When I go to "settings --> manage applications", I do see it there (listed as 8kb), however, I just can't do anything with it.
Can I just restore a link somehow? Any advice is appreciated.
Hopefully this makes sense, I'm not too good w/ the lingo.
Thanks.

rmcc4444 said:
Hello,
I recently rooted my Samsung Charge using 0602_charge_novoodo.zip, CWM and Odin. I then applied GummyCharged1.8.1.zip.
The default calendar app is no longer in the list of "scrolling" apps. When I go to "settings --> manage applications", I do see it there (listed as 8kb), however, I just can't do anything with it.
Can I just restore a link somehow? Any advice is appreciated.
Hopefully this makes sense, I'm not too good w/ the lingo.
Thanks.
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Use root explorer or the like to peek inside the ROM file zip on your sdcard. You should be able to install it or copy it over to /system/app folder.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk

thx. what is the filename of the cal app inside the Rom?

distortedloop said:
Use root explorer or the like to peek inside the ROM file zip on your sdcard. You should be able to install it or copy it over to /system/app folder.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk
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I found "Calendar.apk" and moved it to the /system/apps folder. I know see CALENDAR in the list of applications but when I try to create an event it just loads and loads. I noticed the drop down where one selects what calendar to post to when creating an event is blank (I can't select a calendar). Any ideas?
Thx

rmcc4444 said:
I found "Calendar.apk" and moved it to the /system/apps folder. I know see CALENDAR in the list of applications but when I try to create an event it just loads and loads. I noticed the drop down where one selects what calendar to post to when creating an event is blank (I can't select a calendar). Any ideas?
Thx
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I would download gummycharged 1.8.5 and flash the rom again. If you still have issues I would wipe and then install gummy.

nitroglycerine33 said:
I would download gummycharged 1.8.5 and flash the rom again. If you still have issues I would wipe and then install gummy.
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Thanks. Will give it a try tonight.

I believe Gummy removes the stock calendar. Many other people are having the same issue and can not get the stock calendar back.
Look at this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1151483

rmcc4444 said:
Thanks. Will give it a try tonight.
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Going to the new version worked. thanks.

[SOLVED]Android has no launcher

I ended up unistalling all launchers in my p500, now everytime i turn it on it gets stuck at the android logo screen, simply wont go any further
is there any way i can install an app from my computer or flashing it?
thx ahead

It is in boot loop because your phone has no launcher to boot into. Only way to install is via adb maybe or doing a fresh install of your ROM.
Swyped from my LG-P509 using XDA App.

check this or this

i still have spb 3d installed on this phone
is there any way i can set this as the default launcher outside the phone?

hugorafael said:
i still have spb 3d installed on this phone
is there any way i can set this as the default launcher outside the phone?
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ever tried searching before?

brench said:
ever tried searching before?
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yes i did, and didnt find anything
dont know where else to look

sweetnsour said:
check this or this
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have you checked both of these?

sweetnsour said:
have you checked both of these?
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my phone is not listed as a virtual device on AVD manager
im not sure if it is set to debugging mode either
what do I do?
thx for your help man
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edit: i created a new avd for my phone but when i start it the following comes up:
invalid command-line parameter: Files\Android\android-sdk\tools/emulator-arm.exe.
Hint: use '@foo' to launch a virtual device named 'foo'.
please use -help for more information
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i just realised how stupid my last post was, no need to mention it
ok heres the problem, even if i have to do a fresh install of my ROM, how can i set my phone into debugging mode first?
the only way i can access my phone is when i hard reset it then it boots once even with no launcher, but i cant go to configurations or anything
I do have recovery in this phone, is there any way i can flash a zip to install a launcher or something like that?
this is really starting to worry me

You are not telling us what ROM are you using. But since you have a custom recovery installed, I suppose it's not an official ROM. So, as a last resort, you can flash your ROM once again. You won't lose your apps, contacts, settings etc., but the default launcher of that ROM will be back on.
Also, for crying out loud, if you have a custom recovery, why don't you have a backup? It would have saved you a lot of trouble.

masteryx said:
You are not telling us what ROM are you using. But since you have a custom recovery installed, I suppose it's not an official ROM. So, as a last resort, you can flash your ROM once again. You won't lose your apps, contacts, settings etc., but the default launcher of that ROM will be back on.
Also, for crying out loud, if you have a custom recovery, why don't you have a backup? It would have saved you a lot of trouble.
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I have an official unbranded version from LG, v10a_02 if I recall correctly
when i try to flash the ROM from a zip file i get this message:
E: No signature (1 files)
E: Verification failed
the reason why i dont have a backup its because it was all a huge accident, i had launcher pro installed, then i wanted to try spb 3d out but it only worked as soon as i installed it, it kept coming back to launcher pro so i uninstalled launcher pro and thats the result

hugorafael said:
I have an official unbranded version from LG, v10a_02 if I recall correctly
when i try to flash the ROM from a zip file i get this message:
E: No signature (1 files)
E: Verification failed
the reason why i dont have a backup its because it was all a huge accident, i had launcher pro installed, then i wanted to try spb 3d out but it only worked as soon as i installed it, it kept coming back to launcher pro so i uninstalled launcher pro and thats the result
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Toggle Signature verification in the Recovery. You will not get the mentioned error.

gkarthik16 said:
Toggle Signature verification in the Recovery. You will not get the mentioned error.
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now another error came up, which means im doing something wrong
E:Can't find update script
thx for all the help guys

No info about which recovery you are using, no info about what ZIP you are trying to flash either... eh.
Anyway, what on earth are you doing here. Just adb push some launcher APK to /system/app from recovery.

Anyone kindly give him a flashable zip.
Or
When you boot up, press search button and type the name of file manager installed on your phone.
Your file manager should show up. Click it and go to SD card and install any launcher apk from there.
Play with search button. Look for file manager, settings, any other app by long pressing it and find your way to reach SD card.
Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk

lekhwani said:
Anyone kindly give him a flashable zip.
Or
When you boot up, press search button and type the name of file manager installed on your phone.
Your file manager should show up. Click it and go to SD card and install any launcher apk from there.
Play with search button. Look for file manager, settings, any other app by long pressing it and find your way to reach SD card.
Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk
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I did that, turns out its impossible to go anywhere without a launcher, i could only go to the wifi settings by turning it on

dr.notor said:
No info about which recovery you are using, no info about what ZIP you are trying to flash either... eh.
Anyway, what on earth are you doing here. Just adb push some launcher APK to /system/app from recovery.
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thanks this was really helpful, i didnt know you could use adb from recovery mode
Problem solved!
I mounted /data on recovery and pushed Launcher.apk to /data/app
and it worked
thanks everyone

Good. Now, do not do it again!

Two more things for you to do:
1. Optional: edit the topic's name to begin with [SOLVED]
2. Mandatory: make a complete backup using the recovery

New very simple solution
hugorafael said:
thanks this was really helpful, i didnt know you could use adb from recovery mode
Problem solved!
I mounted /data on recovery and pushed Launcher.apk to /data/app
and it worked
thanks everyone
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Actually I got this problem of no launcher on my galaxy mini, deleted samsung launcher and all other launcher also by mistake.
Search for "[GUIDE/DOWNLOAD] Install apk files quickly from computer to your device" thread on XDA, I follow that, installed GoLauncher using usb,
(I was stuck at Samsung logo, no notification bar, opened Kies, it automatically connected phone, still on samsung logo)
disconnected using kies, problem solved.
Hope this solution will help those who don't know about deeper android things. Thanks.

[Q] cyanogenmod7 help with market.

so as i previously posted, i flashed cm7 and lost all google apps. so i downloaded a android market apk file for android to get it back and it worked. now when i select the market app on my homescreen, its says " you must add an accout to the device to continue. do you want to add one now?" so when i click "yes" it closes and goes back to my homescreen. whats going on now. i dowloaded the file from multiupload and it installed perfectly. it seems once i get one problem fixed i run into another. any help would be much appreciated. thanx.

Have you tried flashing the gapps?

havent found one that worked yet. ideas?

funtime707 said:
so as i previously posted, i flashed cm7 and lost all google apps. so i downloaded a android market apk file for android to get it back and it worked. now when i select the market app on my homescreen, its says " you must add an accout to the device to continue. do you want to add one now?" so when i click "yes" it closes and goes back to my homescreen. whats going on now. i dowloaded the file from multiupload and it installed perfectly. it seems once i get one problem fixed i run into another. any help would be much appreciated. thanx.
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Go to menu, settings, applications, manage applications and erase all data. Then try again. If that does not work uninstall the apk file you downloaded and try installing a new one from www.RCmix3D.blogspot.com
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA App

glevitan said:
Go to menu, settings, applications, manage applications and erase all data. Then try again. If that does not work uninstall the apk file you downloaded and try installing a new one from www.RCmix3D.blogspot.com
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA App
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That was a really crappy RCMix plug.

http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
Here ya go ....
Download and flash the universal gapps package ...(for CM7)(top of page in the center )
just click the link ,and the file will download right to your device .
then boot to recovery and flash it just like the rom ....dun
Happy flashing ....g

ok i downloaded the link to my device, now once im in recovery mode, what do i select? do i install zip from sd card? or wipe data/factory reset or what. i just dont wanna **** anything up lol. sorry im a total noob to this.

and when i bring the gapps up in ROM manager, a window thats says " rom pre-installation comes up. and has 1. backup existing rom, 2.wipe data and cache, and 3. wipe dalvik cache. the third is the only one selected. do i need to change any of this?

Install zip from SD card, it could be in the download section of your SD card. That's where mine was.
I.didn't wipe anything when I did it and I turned out OK. But if you get bootloops, pull the battery, boot back into recovery and wipe everything then install.
Btw I'm still learning but its a fun learning experience.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA App

Well it seems like my last post wasnt learned from so now I have to repost it again.
This is the second thread you have opened without searching even after I advised you to do so. a search for "google apps on cyanogen" took me to this
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version/Google_Apps
As per your posts your new so please spend a few hours reading up before doing anything like running a CM based rom as there are things that only effect CM based roms.
Use recovery to flash things not rom manager (didnt know that was even still used lol)

hell, you didnt even have to leave XDA to find the information....ya know, since its in the FIRST EFFING POST on the CM thread.....
SMH

Joshp406 said:
That was a really crappy RCMix plug.
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That was the market version I used with CM7 and worked like charm...you checked this link??
http://adf.ly/969720/banner/http://.../download-android-market-version-344-apk.html