Well, users who are already using Android from a longer time, may not find this thread useful because they may already know the thing described in this thread. I'm posting this thread for new Android Users. New Android Users may not know how to install .apk files in their Android device on SD Card. Just follow the 3 simple steps given below and you'll be able to install any .apk file on your Android:
Step 1. Copy the .apk file to your SD Card.
Step 2. Get Astro File Manager from Android Market.
Step 3. Open the file in Astro File Manager.
Step 4. When the installation is finished, you'll find your app just like any other app in your device.
If you want video referrence, then you can see the video given below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UOAw124y1s
Enjoy
Also You May Use Supertool Box +10 It Has All The Tools You Need And Includes A File Manager As Well And Its Free.
Daxomega007 said:
Also You May Use Supertool Box +10 It Has All The Tools You Need And Includes A File Manager As Well And Its Free.
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Thank you for the suggestion ...
Root Explorer works wonders as well!
market apk installer or htc sync
cristeamax said:
market apk installer or htc sync
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Thank you for your suggestions too..
meshaulis said:
Root Explorer works wonders as well!
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Thank you for suggestion and taking interest
You forgot to say that you need to check install from non-market resources in app settings. That might be important for a new person to know as well.
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adb install name.apk <-- simple as that.
B-rye785 said:
You forgot to say that you need to check install from non-market resources in app settings. That might be important for a new person to know as well.
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Actually In my HTC Wildfire, the checkbox is already checked by default..That's why I din't cover that point. Anyways, thanks for telling.
Indirect said:
adb install name.apk <-- simple as that.
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Thanks for joining the conversation
ashish04 said:
Actually In my HTC Wildfire, the checkbox is already checked by default..That's why I din't cover that point. Anyways, thanks for telling.
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That's strange, all stock roms I've ran on my evo, and before that my optimus s have started with it un-checked. Thought it was googles way of pushing us toward their products. Huh.
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B-rye785 said:
That's strange, all stock roms I've ran on my evo, and before that my optimus s have started with it un-checked. Thought it was googles way of pushing us toward their products. Huh.
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I don't know why it's so...but it happens in my Wildfire..
what about sd data?
Some games come with sd data files. How can I install them? When I put them in the path (mostly H:android:data) it says files still need to be downloaded. What do I do wrong?
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Easy experiment to get MediaHub updated working with our leaked froyo
Easiest way to get this working on your device if you use Titanium is to
1. Extract zip
2. Place all 3 files in the root folder of TitaniumBackup on sdcard
3. Search for 'hub' in the filter and restore
Attached fotos to show it working
hayabusa1300cc said:
Easy experiment to get MediaHub updated working with our leaked froyo
Easiest way to get this working on your device if you use Titanium is to
1. Extract zip
2. Place all 3 files in the root folder of TitaniumBackup on sdcard
3. Search for 'hub' in the filter and restore
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Good work sir, worked flawlessly
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idkwhothatis123 said:
Good work sir, worked flawlessly
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hell yeah thanks for the input, glad it worked!!
Is there an option that doesn't require Titanium Backup?
Freaking awesome my friend. I have been looking for a solution to that problem. It was one of the only apps from the original ROM that I wanted back. Thanks!
akijikan said:
Is there an option that doesn't require Titanium Backup?
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IM sure you can push these adb to their respective locations. You can use root explorer to run a search and sniff out where they are hiding. I know most of us swear by titanium as use it regularly so I sought this method
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That's awesome sir I originally didn't care to have it working but once I found out I got approved for 50$ credit in media hub. I was hard at work to fix it
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QUOTE=jowalamar;9261150]Freaking awesome my friend. I have been looking for a solution to that problem. It was one of the only apps from the original ROM that I wanted back. Thanks![/QUOTE]
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Thanks so much!
What app are you using to show the weather info in your notification bar? It looks much more useful than having a home screen widget!
jamiekail said:
Thanks so much!
What app are you using to show the weather info in your notification bar? It looks much more useful than having a home screen widget!
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I use weatherbug elite
i also run the home screen widget to see days in advance
I like it alot
May I turn this into a flashable zip, as well as include it as an option for my ROM?
Either way on the .zip, you can simply flash this via clockwork.
http://efragtv.com/android/ROM/mediahub_signed.zip
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May I turn this into a flashable zip, as well as include it as an option for my ROM?
Either way on the .zip, you can simply flash this via clockwork.
http://efragtv.com/android/ROM/mediahub_signed.zip
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ofcourse you may! thanks for making it flashible
easier for everyone
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ofcourse you may! thanks for making it flashible
easier for everyone
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Of course =] And thank you for allowing me to add it to my ROM
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Of course =] And thank you for allowing me to add it to my ROM
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you are welcome sir and badass you hooked me up in the credits
Just glad to contribute back to XDA
+1. worked like a charm, thanks!
Hmmm. Didn't work for me. Media Hub starts and I get a "loading" message for awhile and then a Force Close. Maybe I'll try the flashable zip. Should this work on 2.1?
sndtubes said:
Hmmm. Didn't work for me. Media Hub starts and I get a "loading" message for awhile and then a Force Close. Maybe I'll try the flashable zip. Should this work on 2.1?
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Read the title of the post:
UPDATED_MEDIAHUB_for_FROYO_LEAK
hayabusa1300cc said:
Easy experiment to get MediaHub updated working with our leaked froyo
Easiest way to get this working on your device if you use Titanium is to
1. Extract zip
2. Place all 3 files in the root folder of TitaniumBackup on sdcard
3. Search for 'hub' in the filter and restore
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Worked like a charm, as usual...thanks!!!!!
This worked like a charm. Thanks.
Also worked for me thanks. I thought I lost my credit.
hey guys just something i thought i would share it with everybody!!
my market app automatically updated to 2.3.6 couple days ago, im not sure if everyone else has this, however im attaching the market apk, instructions (for starters) and screenshots!! POST FEEDBACK FOR OTHER USERS!!!
Instructions.
1.download apk manager from market.
2.download attached apk.
3.open apk manager.
4.select downloaded apk.
5.it should overwrite old market.
OR
2nd instructionds
1.Downolad root explorer (google it)
2.download attached apk.
3.open root explorer (must be rooted)
4.hold downloaded apk then select move
5.move it to system/app and thats it!
HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!!!!
Cheers for the download. The market I'm running looks identical as far as I can tell.. do you know if there's anyway to check the version of what market you have?
Yes indeed you can download atrackdog from the market and it should say version number you have and wether there is an update or not
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Menu/apps/all or running/market.... it will say what version you have at the top... I don't think all of the roms are setup to work with any market
Yeah my thoughts but like I said if you know what you are doing or at least make a back up of the old market apk just in case it forcloses or even a nadroid, it won't hurt lol
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I.J.S...........
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Yeah my thoughts but like I said if you know what you are doing or at least make a back up of the old market apk just in case it forcloses or even a nadroid, it won't hurt lol
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Sorry but not seeing backup old market or nand in your instructions...
Usually if it doesn't work you can just uninstall update in menu
Just checked my version, looks like I've been running this version for 3-4+ months now
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Sorry but not seeing backup old market or nand in your instructions...
Usually if it doesn't work you can just uninstall update in menu
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So are you asking foe instructions on how to do a nandroid? If so let me know ill explain with details
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Just checked my version, looks like I've been running this version for 3-4+ months now
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Wow relly?! Lol looks like I just was a lil behind on the update because I can recall a few days ago I did not have the options I have now on my market lol ummm makes me think?...
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So are you asking foe instructions on how to do a nandroid? If so let me know ill explain with details
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Usually when someone says " like I said" that means they already stated it. Sorry I thought you'd of understood what I was saying. Carry on
yeah looks like this is old news lol. CM7 has had 2.3.6 for a while now.
For those wanting to check your Market version, no need to download an app to do it. Just go Settings > Applications > All Apps > Market.
thx
10char
I am running Cyanogen 6.1.0. It has the old market. I downloaded the apk you provided, then used APK Manager to install it. It reported the application was not installed and sure enough I still have the old Market.
Any ideas how I can upgrade?
Umm weird, it should overwrite the old market
Try deleting old market using root explorer the ln reinstall new market
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I did try delete the old Market using Titanium Backup, and it did delete it. Then I installed the new Market using several installers, but the installers all say "Application not installed".
Did you try to move the apk to system/app ? Then reboot?
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I did and it just would not show up in my apps. Eventually I came across a file someone put up which I flashed and it did install the new market. So, I am OK now.
alrighty good for you
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I had to go looking for it again, wanted to post it here, I found it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871585
Here is the official update for the Market now named Google Play Store v3.4.6
Thanks! I was looking for this!
What's the clock on the home screen u using btw?
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thunderskain said:
Thanks! I was looking for this!
What's the clock on the home screen u using btw?
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No problem. Beautiful Widgets app the ice cream sandwich clock
Alternative icons
I hate the new icon, so check this if you want to change it.
How to install ?
I am not sure how to install this.
Do i install like all other apk's or do i replace the fine in system folder
Plz. explain it to me
THANKS
cyber_system said:
I am not sure how to install this.
Do i install like all other apk's
Plz. explain it to me
THANKS
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Like all other APK's.
cyber_system said:
I am not sure how to install this.
Do i install like all other apk's or do i replace the fine in system folder
Plz. explain it to me
THANKS
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You install this like all other apk's.
Download or copy file to sdcard and start install and that's it
If you can't install like apk, rename and copy the phonesky.apk to system/app and restart. You must have root phone.
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Thanks for this.
same app gay new name...... fail
shakan09 said:
same app gay new name...... fail
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We say that now.. but soon everyone will just get used to it and not really care for the name imo. (btw I agree with you, don't really like this "play" thing they're trying to incorporate) but soon enough! We'll like it and get used to it!
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We say that now.. but soon everyone will just get used to it and not really care for the name imo. (btw I agree with you, don't really like this "play" thing they're trying to incorporate) but soon enough! We'll like it and get used to it!
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Gay....JK! LOL
I've been using it for a few days, and I am FINE with the name change. I am kinda used to changes to names. I have been with my job that went through 3 major name changes, so it's all fine lol.
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Gay....JK! LOL
I've been using it for a few days, and I am FINE with the name change. I am kinda used to changes to names. I have been with my job that went through 3 major name changes, so it's all fine lol.
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useless post/member!
kpjimmy said:
Gay....JK! LOL
I've been using it for a few days, and I am FINE with the name change. I am kinda used to changes to names. I have been with my job that went through 3 major name changes, so it's all fine lol.
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its not that they changed the name its the fact that they changed it to something that doesn't make sense. Android market told u everything u needed to know in the title, a place to buy Android things, Google play just doesn't sound good, what is it? a play place?
My guess was it had to do with some settlement or patent thing with apple etc. smh
http://www.mediafire.com/?pk7be5vvz17ouyj
Fyi 3.4.7 is out....
....... New Version ........
* * NEW VERSION * ** * * GOOGLE PLAY v3.5.15 * * *
What is new (3.4.6 -> 3.5.15)?
how do you install it, I keep getting an error.
Maik268 said:
What is new (3.4.6 -> 3.5.15)?
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Under the My Apps Section you get to see the apps currently installed and the apps that you installed before..
Another difference i can see is that the comments by people on the app screens seems to have a UI tweak
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how do you install it, I keep getting an error.
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Just install it as a normal apk file.
If its not possible then remove the old market apk from system/apps and reinstall this again.
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Atm App2zip does not work for all the devices, it's still experimental and not widely tested, so first of all, especially before backing-up something important, make some test to see whether it works for you (e.g. open App2zip and put in the flashable zip some apps you don't really care, uninstall them and then restore the zip via CWM recovery).
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App2zip allows to backup applications directly to a zip file flashable via CUSTOM recovery, you can build your own update.zip on the fly, no need for PC.
ROOT REQUIRED!
Building your flashable zip is easy:
1) Choose the apps to be included in the zip file
2) Click GO! and wait until the zip is done. That's it!
Even system apps can be included in the zip file but make sure they don't have dependencies and they don't share data with other system apps (otherwise they won't be restored properly).
Restore via stock recovery is not supported yet.
Special thanks to:
michaelg117 (for the idea), Fnorder (signapk script), people in "flashable app backup" thread.
Google Play Link
Feel free to use this thread for any comment or report, if the app does not work for you please tell which device and ROM you're on. Thank you!
Sounds good
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Trying this on my infuse 4g ....Zeus Rom... It pops up that the output file already exist (update.zip) and i cant do anything else... should i delete the update.zip and let er rip or is this not recommended... Thanks
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Trying this on my infuse 4g ....Zeus Rom... It pops up that the output file already exist (update.zip) and i cant do anything else... should i delete the update.zip and let er rip or is this not recommended... Thanks
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yeah,i know renaming the zip file is for paid version,but can you add feature to set output location anywhere instead of just root of sdcard
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Sounds good
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Thanks!
MythicBlue said:
Trying this on my infuse 4g ....Zeus Rom... It pops up that the output file already exist (update.zip) and i cant do anything else... should i delete the update.zip and let er rip or is this not recommended... Thanks
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You can rename it and make your update.zip with App2zip. But...(read below)
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yeah,i know renaming the zip file is for paid version,but can you add feature to set output location anywhere instead of just root of sdcard
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I'm planning to let the free version users to edit the zip file name along with new features for the pro version.
In the meanwhile i put in the play store an update (ver 1.02), more devices supported now, if App2zip didn't work for you give it a try.
I like the idea very much, but I have a questions (maybe a silly one).
Would it backup the apps and its data or only the app itself?
Sorry but I don't understand if it back up the data as well as on Titanium.
If it does I would be amazed since restoring them from the recovery should be way faster.
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I like the idea very much, but I have a questions (maybe a silly one).
Would it backup the apps and its data or only the app itself?
Sorry but I don't understand if it back up the data as well as on Titanium.
If it does I would be amazed since restoring them from the recovery should be way faster.
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Atm it makes backup of both, data and apk (and odex file too).
It would be nice an option to select between apk and apk & data, i think i'll add it, soon or later.
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I'm planning to let the free version users to edit the zip file name along with new features for the pro version.
In the meanwhile i put in the play store an update (ver 1.02), more devices supported now, if App2zip didn't work for you give it a try.
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nice to hear that
the app work perfect with my xperia arc s ics rom
couldn't get it to work on my Samsung infuse 4g ...tried several times...I go into cwm and apply the update zip and out says that everything installed butt when I boot up nothing is restored....I tried it with both free and pro versions....I am running ginger bread zeus...hopefully you can get it to work on the infuse....it would definitely be worth paying for the pro version...this is one of the best app ideas that has been thought of....
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couldn't get it to work on my Samsung infuse 4g ...tried several times...I go into cwm and apply the update zip and out says that everything installed butt when I boot up nothing is restored....I tried it with both free and pro versions....I am running ginger bread zeus...hopefully you can get it to work on the infuse....it would definitely be worth paying for the pro version...this is one of the best app ideas that has been thought of....
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May i take a look at a zip file you make with App2zip? (PM me) please do not include paid apps!
Also, can you tell me which is the mount point of your internal storage?
In the modern devices with built-in emmc the internal storage card (emmc) is usually mounted as "/mnt/sdcard" while the removable storage as "/mnt/sdcard_ext" (or similar), if the emmc's mount point is different there could be some problem.
But, i'm just assuming, i'm still working on it.
It is not working with my gt-i9003
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It is a great idea but doesn't work in my SGS II with Wiui ICS v4 b5
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either google play is down or the link it's not working
avatar_ro said:
either google play is down or the link it's not working
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I see, i really don't know why. However it looks like it happens not all the times and this also affects other apps in the play store. Try later or by using the play store search box.
Just updated App2zip to v1.03
- The name of the zip file can be easily changed even in free version.
- App2zip is now suitable for more devices, at least, it should be! any feedback is appreciated, this is the kind of work you can't test on the emulator
Just tested with 2 apps and flashed the zip and it worked, it stores apps back with data. Nice work
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xdaid said:
Just updated App2zip to v1.03
- The name of the zip file can be easily changed even in free version.
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So, now what's different from the paid version?
danlivesey said:
Just tested with 2 apps and flashed the zip and it worked, it stores apps back with data. Nice work
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Good! - thank you
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So, now what's different from the paid version?
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Actually pro version just makes available 3 extra settings, and so, BIG THANKS to people who support this project even though they see not big difference between free and pro version.
Atm i'm working to make the app more reliable and suitable for as many devices as possible. Later i will start to add new features, pro version will have definitely more.
Does not work on SE Arc S(LT18i)... Dammit, it would be cool to restore apps via recovery...
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It is a great idea but doesn't work in my SGS II with Wiui ICS v4 b5
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It doesn't work on SGS II over sensation rom ics 3.3 neither
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I've tried following the guides from all the reviews and tip and tricks articles online. I even hard rest my phone thinking I had deleted the app by mistake while clearing the bloat. I've used S-Search, Google Play store, Samsung App Store and I can't find it. This app is featured in the At&t product help video but it seems to not be accessible. I'm looking for help finding it.
Thank you in advance.
They removed it. Same as Verizon
Why would they do that? Is there a good app to clear out the ram and close unneeded running apps? I use to use Active apps widget on my S4 everyday. Is the best option just to restart it everyday now? Thanks for any help. Oh, I meant to also ask if there's a way to get this from Samsung and reinstall it? I couldn't find it on Samsungs website.
I found it in the settings, app management. It shows it using data and/or memory. But I can't get it to turn on or create a shortcut.
This is my first Android phone, came from Windows Phone ecosystem.
I can extract apk if needed don't know of it will work for u though
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See Attached Don't know if it will work... I did the whole folder
antiguangenius said:
See Attached Don't know if it will work... I did the whole folder
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Doesn't install, much like the stock browser everyone verizon removes it. Thanks anyway
Rippley05 said:
Doesn't install, much like the stock browser everyone verizon removes it. Thanks anyway
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I think you need to be rooted and drop folder in the /system/app folder thats where i pulled it from
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I think you need to be rooted and drop folder in the /system/app folder thats where i pulled it from
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And fix/set permissions as the other files.
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See Attached Don't know if it will work... I did the whole folder
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Would this work on s6 tmobile ???