Howdy all.
I was looking today to transfer an apk to my friend but unfortunately I don't know where they are stored. I tried to send him Linda file manager through the Share this app via the Market but you actually need data for that option. So I was considering to locate the corresponding .apk and transfer it via Bluetooth but no luck.
Can we do it this way?
TIA
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I installed App backup & reinstall and it saves apps as apk files. There is probably another way, but this worked for me
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If you have a file manager app such as root explorer just go to your data/app folder (its in the root directory of your phone) and all the Apps you've installed should be in there
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Which is the best file manager on Android platform? Now I use the eFile app, but it has some deficiency (cannot write/delete root files, strange way of sorting the files, etc.). I've tried at least 15 file manager apps, but I haven't find yet the best. I need basic file handling (copy, move, etc), unzip/zip, unrar, modify on root, small size (yeah, X8 with 200 MB phone memory). So which is the best?
Have you tried androzip? It's great for archiving tasks. I'm using it in conjunction with astro.
Root explorer is what you need if you want total control over your entire file system.
There are .apk around here somewhere.
I use ES File Explorer, it knows everything (maybe except unrar) and it's free. You can set it to be a root explorer and you can mount the partitions from within the app
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astro file manger for me simple and sweet
Hi, i'm also the ES file explorer its free and great!
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I've tried androzip, ES and Astro, but they cannot extract rar files. This is very important for my work, I always receive emails with rar attachment ( rar is the official compression method in my company)
I've no experience with root explorer, but i will try it
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Use unrar Or unrar pro.
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Androzip can extract rar files, sorry. But cant modify root files
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DirkGently1 said:
Root explorer is what you need if you want total control over your entire file system.
There are .apk around here somewhere.
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Yes, is my favorit also
bye
I love ES File Explorer. It is best for me, to manage files from my computer over W-LAN.
Aksi sometimes i am using Root Explorer.
I would recommend Astro File Manager.
Another vote for Root Explorer.
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Another vote for Root Explorer.
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+1, for all your files' needs
for navigating to my sd card and installing apps I use Astro File Manager, and for system management, permissions... creating folders etc.. I use Root Explorer.
I've tried a few but I use ES File Explorer. Just my preference to manage files with. Well I use that and AndroZip of something needs decompressing. Is root explorer just for your root folder for your phone or does it have access to all.folders? Probably a silly question.
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TealLeader said:
Have you tried androzip? It's great for archiving tasks. I'm using it in conjunction with astro.
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I'm also using these, seems to work perfectly.
Have you tried androzip?
Skellyyy said:
I've tried a few but I use ES File Explorer. Just my preference to manage files with. Well I use that and AndroZip of something needs decompressing. Is root explorer just for your root folder for your phone or does it have access to all.folders? Probably a silly question.
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Yes. It gives you access to everything. When in root folder just scroll down to/sdcard/ to access your sd card contents.
Definately Astro for me
I have been unable to find where the file is and remove it to free up memory. Can anyone help?? Thanks in advance!!!
sdcard/gameloft/games/nova
Thank you very much...
sure thing. Hey if you delete the file, does the game ask if you want to re down load it?
yes it will ask again.
What is the file for? Can you play the game without downloading it?
Is there a special app that is needed to remove the download? Could not find the "SDcard/Gameloft/Games/Nova" file via settings.
Thanks!
You need a file manager app.
My favorite is Astro (free from market). Others are Linda, File Manager, etc.
It's like using explorer on a PC or finder on a Mac.
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Is there an easy way to pull apps (apk) from appstore (google,amazon) and save it in a dir?
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Get an file manager like es file explorer. Go under app manager and it will list all installed apps. Long press and choose backup. It will then be in a folder called backup on your SD card.
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a1exus said:
Is there an easy way to pull apps (apk) from appstore (google,amazon) and save it in a dir?
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Just copy the apk file from /data/app
Es file explorer great option. I allow app monster pro to backup mine automatically. It achieves all versions of any given apk if the auto setting is checked.
Appmonster will save all your apps as apk into a back up folder on your sd card.
How might I get the ipk files for apps I download from the Market, to back them up on my computer? I know how to install an ipk with Astro File Manager and would like to retain current versions of my apps in case I update an app and do not like the update.
I am interested in all methods. Can I extract the ipks from my Sensation somehow (preferred if possible)? Download from websites (if there are good websites collecting ipks)? I would consider using a pirate website (if I have to resort to that), as I am not a pirate if I get the apps in the Market first.
Thanks
tk_xda said:
How might I get the ipk files for apps I download from the Market, to back them up on my computer? I know how to install an ipk with Astro File Manager and would like to retain current versions of my apps in case I update an app and do not like the update.
I am interested in all methods. Can I extract the ipks from my Sensation somehow (preferred if possible)? Download from websites (if there are good websites collecting ipks)? I would consider using a pirate website (if I have to resort to that), as I am not a pirate if I get the apps in the Market first.
Thanks
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Hi,
If I were you ,I would not mention anything to do with piracy in these forums...
Do you mean apk.?
I use a great program called ROM CLEANER
It has an apk. backup,which stores all your apk. files on your sd card.
These could then be stored on your PC.
tk_xda said:
How might I get the ipk files for apps I download from the Market, to back them up on my computer? I know how to install an ipk with Astro File Manager and would like to retain current versions of my apps in case I update an app and do not like the update.
I am interested in all methods. Can I extract the ipks from my Sensation somehow (preferred if possible)? Download from websites (if there are good websites collecting ipks)? I would consider using a pirate website (if I have to resort to that), as I am not a pirate if I get the apps in the Market first.
Thanks
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If you are rooted, use root explorer or similar and you can copy/paste them from the system/app folder to your SD card then transfer them to your PC.
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bobsie41 said:
If you are rooted, use root explorer or similar and you can copy/paste them from the system/app folder to your SD card then transfer them to your PC.
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I have not yet rooted, but plan to do so. However, I viewed this directory with Astro File Manager and do not see the apks for the items I got from the market. I see a bunch of standard apps that came with the phone.
malybru said:
Hi,
If I were you ,I would not mention anything to do with piracy in these forums...
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That is actually not my preferred way of doing it, because I may not get the same version as the one I get from the Market.
malybru said:
Do you mean apk.?
I use a great program called ROM CLEANER
It has an apk. backup,which stores all your apk. files on your sd card.
These could then be stored on your PC.
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This seems to have a complicated install. Are there any apps to do the task? (OK for them to require root, as I plan to do that.)
appSaver usually does the job.
you mean apk? ipk is webos! I use the backup function in astro file manager and just copy the folder it creates to my pc
brilldoctor said:
you mean apk? ipk is webos! I use the backup function in astro file manager and just copy the folder it creates to my pc
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Yes, i mean apk. I found Astro File Manager will back up applications as .apk. But it's help says it will only do apps marked as public, not private and that most paid apps are private. Will File Expert and Linda backup private apps?
Apps that are on the system when you get the rom are stored in \system\app apps you install or download from the market are stored in \data\apps. I use root explorer to copy them to SD card then on to my PC.
bobsie41 said:
If you are rooted, use root explorer or similar and you can copy/paste them from the system/app folder to your SD card then transfer them to your PC.
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EDIT Sorry, i meant data/app
Can I use a custom boot animation with his ROM? if I can, someone please explain the process I would go through.. I have tried nearly everything , thanks
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You've tried putting it in the correct place?
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where exactly might that be? I'm sorry I am new to this , I can only view my SD CARD on the file manager ? I would really appreciate it if you could walk me through it , tganks
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system\customize\resource\bootanimation.zip It is not on the sd card. Use a file explorer like Root Explorer, Astro File Manager, or ES File Explorer to see and edit files in the system folder.
You're going to need a file manager that has root access. Astro File Manager does not. Root Explorer or ES File Explorer do. Use either of those to put the zip in the directory Agoattamer gave you. You may also need to change the permissions on the file. Not exactly sure if that's necessary or what exactly the permissions should be, but it's something to look at if the animation doesn't work.
I'll be damned. I use Root Explorer myself. By far the best and simplest in my opinion, although it is a paid app. And yes you have to tap on "mount R/W" to alter files in the System folder. I suspect in ES File Explorer (free) you have to do the same. Both require SuperUser.
But I always thought Astro File Manager was able to edit system files. If you do a web search there are so many websites and forum threads stating to use Astro to change permissions and edit system files. Wrong. Although it can see system files it can't mount the system folder as Writeable, only Readable. It does not ask for SuperUser permissions. Guess I will never install that app on a rooted phone.
Thanks sharksfan7 for pointing me straight.
Appreciate it guys!
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