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I can't edit Media folder - why?

Hi all, I have rooted CM7.2 ROM.... I switch on option Root explorer in ES File Ex explorer.... but I cant see folder in phone.... only on SD card... - WHY?
Then I use File Explorer which is in CM7 as default explorer and there I can go to files on phone (not sd card) and I want delete bootanimation.zip from Media folder (system folder) and I want replace it with another one, but I get message "File can't be deleted".
What is bad.... sry if its noob question.... i'm new in rooting Thanks a lot for help....

you should mount your /system directory as writable first

Can you tell me how please?
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

Open your ES Explorer and first make sure you set both root settings enabled in settings (root explorer AND mount file system). Then click on the favorites icon (the star) and select the phone (/).
Now navigate to /system/media and now you can replace the file

in ES File Explorer
1) in settings enable "root explorer"
2) in settings enable "mount File system"
3) press back one time and look for Favorites on the top bar. CLick it and go to the "/" (phone icon)
4) then find and delete the file
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@jorgen2009: we have perfect timing ^ ^ ^ ^

Thank you guys, I've got it…
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

Onda V711 Quick review and Modifications to make more "English"

I have been using an Onda V711 Tablet for a couple weeks now and have been working on fine tuning it to work properly.
I wanted to post a few modifications that I have done in order to get all of the bugs worked out.
1) Keyboard shows ALL english words as misspelled. -- Fix is to replace LatinIME.apk and add Latin imeDictionarypack.apk with an english version. Now the built in dictionary will work properly. Like all Onda tablets, the unit comes with a Chinese dictionary and even when you change the language the dictionary does not update.
2) No Contacts.apk app. I installed a default contacts.apk app and contactssync.apk app to fix this. The application would NOT show up in the app drawer nor as a widget however I was able to get it on my desktop by using the option under Shortcut "Activities" to select the option under contacts. You can also add the phone option to your desktop this way if you prefer to view "contacts" via the dialer It is also under the contacts activity.
3) Not all Google Apps were installed. I downloaded and installed the latest gapps pack. Not all are fully supported such as I have been unable to get facelock to work
4) Virgin Mobile broadband only SIM was not supported. I modified a new file called options and updated the mcli-gsm file along with updating the apns-confi.xml file for this purpose. Now I have full Virgin Broadband service using the E160E USB modem. It is fully supported with signal strength and data mode displayed.
5) Charging is pretty slow and I have been playing with the app called Fast Charge. It seems to help, and can be found on google play.
From an app standpoint I have found apex launcher along with A.I. type keyboard (only because of the typing shortcuts feature) I have found the usb Ethernet adapters are supported which is nice. I did not delete, but only disabled all of the Chinese apps.
I posted a zip file at the following link. http://d-h.st/drf 24Mb
Remember when replacing files, always make a backup and ensure the file permissions are correct. If the file permissions are wrong it will NOT work. Just look at the old file to determine what the properties should be
The install readme text is listed below:
Using ES File explorer from play.google.com enable root explorer access, mout file system as writable, enable to root all enabelded. All Root settings are listed under ES explorer settings.
Before overwritting anyfile make a backup copy simply by changing the filename extension to .bak
copy apns-conf.xml to /system/etc/ set permissions to rw- r-- r--
copy LatinIME.apk to /system/app/ set permissions to rw- r-- r--
copy LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk to /system/app/ set permissions to rw- r-- r--
copy options to /system/etc/ppp/ set permissions to r-x r-x r-x
copy mcli-gsm to /system/etc/ppp/peers/ set permissions to r-x r-x r-x
For Gapps files
NOTE: to enable contacts on the launcher you must add a shortcut using the "activities" option as the contacts app will not otherwise be shown as a shortcut or in the app drawer.
copy ANY Gapp File desired to /system/app/ set permissions to rw- r-- r--
If this helped you feel free to PM me via this forum on how you can buy me a beer

Can i do this "NOTE: to enable contacts on the launcher you must add a shortcut using the "activities" option as the contacts app will not otherwise be shown as a shortcut or in the app drawer."?
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Can i do this "NOTE: to enable contacts on the launcher you must add a shortcut using the "activities" option as the contacts app will not otherwise be shown as a shortcut or in the app drawer."?

please reup
Please reup file. Mediafire.com. thanks u

adobe flash player working razr i

I find a way to use flash player in the razor i. Only for root users. Now i cant upload anything. But i will do in a few hours. Stay tune
instal Android_Opera_Mobile_12_x86_LABS,apk like normal app down http://dev.opera.com/articles/view/opera-mobile-12-android-ics-x86/
you need a explorer (like root explorer) copy/paste com.adobe.flashplayer-1.apk in system/app and set permisions
create directory: /system/lib/plugins/com.adobe.flashplayer and copy paste libflashplayer.so and set permisions
reboot phone and ready for flash player
al the credits to all the people of this two treads i only read and make it simple ( http://forum.xda-develope rs.com/showthread.php?p=32662083,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952878)
ps: all the files are in .rar you need unrar them
in spanish go here http://www.grupoandroid.com/topic/65538-flash-player-andando-en-razr-i/?p=998303

Not working for me with stock uk ics
Tried stock opera and chrome browsers none of them work

Chrome dont suport flas player. Flash player work whit dolphinn and opera. I dont try with stock browser. Im in stock ics argentinian from personal

/system/lib/plugins/com.adobe.flashplayer and copy paste libflashplayer.so
I had a tipying error... Sorry. Thats the correct directory for libflashplayer.so

I got it working in opera arm and stock I'm uploading the zip now
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Here is flash player install though recovery
http://db.tt/F1AmKIe1
Its using orange san diego flashpluging.so and the apk from diegotalla

rickwyatt said:
I got it working in opera arm and stock I'm uploading the zip now
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Here is flash player install though recovery
http://db.tt/F1AmKIe1
Its using orange san diego flashpluging.so and the apk from diegotalla
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Click to collapse
nice work.

I followed the process but now neither opera nor dolpin will open, opera closes after opening and dolphin closes after loading any site.
Nevermind, I had forgotten to set permissions for .SO file... :victory:

YESSSS, it works fine !
This zip file flashed in recovery mode with CWM works fine !
Now, my RAZRi is flash enabled !!! Works fine with DolphinBrowser.
You are the boss!!!
Mirrored file : https://www.dropbox.com/s/r3lj0m5kri7vfyz/Install-flash.zip

still hoping
Can't anyone pack the system/libs files into an apk? I mean rooting your device for a plugin can't be the only way to go. (Why are they called plugins in the 1st place?)
I haven't worked on building anything for android, but I found references to a "browser plugin" example in the SDK. Maybe someone more experienced can see how it's done and repack the .so files (since the flash main apk installs with no problem on unrooted devices).

Thanks works perfect
Enviado desde mi XT890 usando Tapatalk 2

Hi - quick question that must be obvious to most
Could you tell me the correct file permissions for 2 folders - plugins folder and com.adobe.flashplayer folder (i had to make create these in my phone after rooting).
Also could you tell me the correct file permissions i need to set for the 2 files - flashplayer-1.apk & libflashplayer.so?
Just to clarify, i know how to set permissions but dont know the correct ones. i am rooted & on ICS

i got it working without unlocked Bootloader on Stock JB ROM 4.1.2 with Root (thanks TwerkMyMoto) !!!
works in Stock Browser (set "Plugins" to "use if needed" !)
i used the Flashplayer-Files from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952878
1. Copy and Paste the Files from OP into the Directories and set Permissions to 0644 like the other Files. (i used "Root Explorer")
2. NOW you have to delete any "adobe.flash" File in /data/dalvik-cache !!!!!
3. Reboot
i think deleting any "adobe.flash" File in Dalvik-Cache is the Solution for everybody

yeah thanks dude thats what im searchin for.

In which Directory did you copy the .so file?

Killigrew said:
In which Directory did you copy the .so file?
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libflashplayer.so -> /system/lib/plugins/com.adobe.flashplayer
if you don´t have a folder /plugins/com.adobe.flashplayer just creat it. Set permissions 0644.
FlashPlayer.apk -> /system/app

[Q] (help) how to install app as system app in sense rom

I flashed sense 4 build #7
and want to install trace keyboard, dsp manager as system app but there's no space left in system/app
how increase storage space in system/app
and install app as system app
please help
thanks in Advance

you cant expand system size , install in /data .

anirudhbs1996 said:
you cant expand system size , install in /data .
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but how install HTC_ IME apk
that not work in /data/

Yup . You'll need to replace the keyboard app in /system . But i'm not sure if it will work . It didnt work for me ,follow the tutorial in themes and apps section .

Try link2sd and convert it into system app
Sent from my HTC Desire C

anirudhbs1996 said:
Yup . You'll need to replace the keyboard app in /system . But i'm not sure if it will work . It didnt work for me ,follow the tutorial in themes and apps section .
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the original IME file size is 4.5mb
and replace file is 6.5mb to do that
minimum space need 2 mb free but there
is 70 kb left
how can I replace ???

tck1178 said:
I flashed sense 4 build #7
and want to install trace keyboard, dsp manager as system app but there's no space left in system/app
how increase storage space in system/app
and install app as system app
please help
thanks in Advance
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To convert user app to system app use titanium back.
And I think you are trying to replace t keyboard with trace keyboard(swipe enabled).
Open file explorer. Enable root access in settings. Mount system as writable. Copy that keyboard and replace in system/app.
You will now get force closes for the keyboard. Simply restart and there you've the new keyboard.
Make sure that the permissions or rw- r-- r--
Typed via stock sense 4 keyboard with swipe.
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tck1178 said:
the original IME file size is 4.5mb
and replace file is 6.5mb to do that
minimum space need 2 mb free but there
is 70 kb left
how can I replace ???
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To get some space delete aluminium.apk and mail widgets or something you don't want.
I've managed to replace.
Or delete something that consume space in system and can be downloaded from play again. Replace keyboard and download the deleted app.
Sent from my HTC Explorer using xda premium

Barkat.Paki said:
To convert user app to system app use titanium back.
And I think you are trying to replace t keyboard with trace keyboard(swipe enabled).
Open file explorer. Enable root access in settings. Mount system as writable. Copy that keyboard and replace in system/app.
You will now get force closes for the keyboard. Simply restart and there you've the new keyboard.
Make sure that the permissions or rw- r-- r--
Typed via stock sense 4 keyboard with swipe.
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To get some space delete aluminium.apk and mail widgets or something you don't want.
I've managed to replace.
Or delete something that consume space in system and can be downloaded from play again. Replace keyboard and download the deleted app.
Sent from my HTC Explorer using xda premium
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Click to collapse
thanks I think removing unwanted app will help me

[GUIDE]how to fix "app not installed"

Hi Guys, i will teach you how to fix "app not installed"
requirements:
Windows PC/LAPPY
Brain
7zip or Winrar
Ins:
1.If you want a app from a rom do this..
-Copy the app.apk and app.odex to the rom you want...
-rename the app.odex to classes.dex via clicking right click/ properties
-if a popup appears click yes
-Convert the app.apk to zip via clicking right click/ properties and rename it to app.zip
-if a popup appears click yes
-Make a folder called "app name" then extract the files of app.zip to app name folder
-You will see this FILES:
-res
-assets
-meta-inf
-etc
-resources.arsc
-copy the classes.dex to the app name folder
-select all files then click right click/7zip or winrar/add to archive then press ok
-after you zip that app do this:
-Click the app.zip, then click right click/properties
-rename it to app.apk
-finish then copy it to sdcard
i hope that guide fixes your error if not post here i will give new way...

ask
R3v3nGe said:
Hi Guys, i will teach you how to fix "app not installed"
requirements:
Windows PC/LAPPY
Brain
7zip or Winrar
Ins:
1.If you want a app from a rom do this..
-Copy the app.apk and app.odex to the rom you want...
-rename the app.odex to classes.dex via clicking right click/ properties
-if a popup appears click yes
-Convert the app.apk to zip via clicking right click/ properties and rename it to app.zip
-if a popup appears click yes
-Make a folder called "app name" then extract the files of app.zip to app name folder
-You will see this FILES:
-res
-assets
-meta-inf
-etc
-resources.arsc
-copy the classes.dex to the app name folder
-select all files then click right click/7zip or winrar/add to archive then press ok
-after you zip that app do this:
-Click the app.zip, then click right click/properties
-rename it to app.apk
-finish then copy it to sdcard
i hope that guide fixes your error if not post here i will give new way...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ask:
I mod user apk. I change some icon on apk.
But only instaled with same type device eg. Jena. but Other type hh cant instal. how to fix it..
on user app data/app i cant found odex file.
whats can use rootex. for edit file.
thx ..
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sorry. bad englis.

R3v3nGe said:
Hi Guys, i will teach you how to fix "app not installed"
requirements:
Windows PC/LAPPY
Brain
7zip or Winrar
Ins:
1.If you want a app from a rom do this..
-Copy the app.apk and app.odex to the rom you want...
-rename the app.odex to classes.dex via clicking right click/ properties
-if a popup appears click yes
-Convert the app.apk to zip via clicking right click/ properties and rename it to app.zip
-if a popup appears click yes
-Make a folder called "app name" then extract the files of app.zip to app name folder
-You will see this FILES:
-res
-assets
-meta-inf
-etc
-resources.arsc
-copy the classes.dex to the app name folder
-select all files then click right click/7zip or winrar/add to archive then press ok
-after you zip that app do this:
-Click the app.zip, then click right click/properties
-rename it to app.apk
-finish then copy it to sdcard
i hope that guide fixes your error if not post here i will give new way...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I still can't install the .apk app.(app manager from LG rom).it still app not installer .can you up a video instruction me. tks so much...

pleaz help .can't every one post a video instruction how to fix application not install :crying:

where can i find the .odex?? or app.odex??

embim27 said:
ask:
I mod user apk. I change some icon on apk.
But only instaled with same type device eg. Jena. but Other type hh cant instal. how to fix it..
on user app data/app i cant found odex file.
whats can use rootex. for edit file.
thx ..
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sorry. bad englis.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you need to sign the app with zipsigner.
Sent from my HTC Flyer P510e using xda app-developers app

Thanks :good:

Renzki™ said:
Hi Guys, i will teach you how to fix "app not installed"
requirements:
Windows PC/LAPPY
Brain
7zip or Winrar
Ins:
1.If you want a app from a rom do this..
-Copy the app.apk and app.odex to the rom you want...
-rename the app.odex to classes.dex via clicking right click/ properties
-if a popup appears click yes
-Convert the app.apk to zip via clicking right click/ properties and rename it to app.zip
-if a popup appears click yes
-Make a folder called "app name" then extract the files of app.zip to app name folder
-You will see this FILES:
-res
-assets
-meta-inf
-etc
-resources.arsc
-copy the classes.dex to the app name folder
-select all files then click right click/7zip or winrar/add to archive then press ok
-after you zip that app do this:
-Click the app.zip, then click right click/properties
-rename it to app.apk
-finish then copy it to sdcard
i hope that guide fixes your error if not post here i will give new way...
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didn't know it was that easy to deodex, but anyway, you don't need to rename app.apk to app.zip, apk's can be opened by any archiver.
so you can just put the classes.dex in the apk.

So, Basically...
So, basically, what you did there was DeODEXed an ODEXed app... Is it correct?
I never knew DeODEXing would be this easy... So I'm quite unsure about this. Can anyone try to do this on an ODEXed app?
Anyone?

I am having one apk which can schedule power on and off your android device..Actually I have got this from Micromax but unable to install it on my HTC one..try if anyone succeeds and let me know please....I have uploaded the apk as well...Thanks and waiting for experts to reply soon...

I think no one has tried it yet..My above power on off scheduler...Try it man and let me know plz....

Does it work? I couldn't fix this problem

very desperate.. pls help
RenzkiPH said:
Hi Guys, i will teach you how to fix "app not installed"
requirements:
Windows PC/LAPPY
Brain
7zip or Winrar
Ins:
1.If you want a app from a rom do this..
-Copy the app.apk and app.odex to the rom you want...
-rename the app.odex to classes.dex via clicking right click/ properties
-if a popup appears click yes
-Convert the app.apk to zip via clicking right click/ properties and rename it to app.zip
-if a popup appears click yes
-Make a folder called "app name" then extract the files of app.zip to app name folder
-You will see this FILES:
-res
-assets
-meta-inf
-etc
-resources.arsc
-copy the classes.dex to the app name folder
-select all files then click right click/7zip or winrar/add to archive then press ok
-after you zip that app do this:
-Click the app.zip, then click right click/properties
-rename it to app.apk
-finish then copy it to sdcard
i hope that guide fixes your error if not post here i will give new way...
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Click to collapse
pls I have no idea where I can get the odex file or any of those inside files, the only thing I see when I plug it to my system is only the apk file ..pls is there any software I need in other to view these files

Still unsolved!!!! Please help!!!
Yeah, I got it. It really works on your case. But what if we say, like in my case, that the to-be-installed apps really give the same "App not installed" error (attempting to install Astro File Manager or any other would still be futile), even though they tend to work well on other phones, which means it's just my phone which that's not working. How should I fix this? I've tried almost everything like resetting the app preferences in the App manager. Also, factory resetting the phone is never a good choice for me since losing all the data would be very sad. Please help!

RenzkiPH said:
Hi Guys, i will teach you how to fix "app not installed"
requirements:
Windows PC/LAPPY
Brain
7zip or Winrar
Ins:
1.If you want a app from a rom do this..
-Copy the app.apk and app.odex to the rom you want...
-rename the app.odex to classes.dex via clicking right click/ properties
-if a popup appears click yes
-Convert the app.apk to zip via clicking right click/ properties and rename it to app.zip
-if a popup appears click yes
-Make a folder called "app name" then extract the files of app.zip to app name folder
-You will see this FILES:
-res
-assets
-meta-inf
-etc
-resources.arsc
-copy the classes.dex to the app name folder
-select all files then click right click/7zip or winrar/add to archive then press ok
-after you zip that app do this:
-Click the app.zip, then click right click/properties
-rename it to app.apk
-finish then copy it to sdcard
i hope that guide fixes your error if not post here i will give new way...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
don this but still application not installed error on lg optimus g pro e988

app not installed problem
i was having problem with certain apps and games, i guess this was due to the custom rom.when i tried to install them via play store it said "couldnt install on internal or usb storage". I tried all methods but none could solve my problem. What i did was search were apks are kept in system. it was in the data folder(you need root) and then i put these apks in the data folder where all other apks are installed and manually placed my apks there. Now the apps which i wasnt able to install work like charm. What you do is to place the apk in the folder and then reeboot your phone. On reebooting you will see a shortcut of the applications you just placed. Hope it helps

stonecoldsouvik said:
i was having problem with certain apps and games, i guess this was due to the custom rom.when i tried to install them via play store it said "couldnt install on internal or usb storage". I tried all methods but none could solve my problem. What i did was search were apks are kept in system. it was in the data folder(you need root) and then i put these apks in the data folder where all other apks are installed and manually placed my apks there. Now the apps which i wasnt able to install work like charm. What you do is to place the apk in the folder and then reeboot your phone. On reebooting you will see a shortcut of the applications you just placed. Hope it helps
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This worked for me, but you forgot to mention that you need to set permissions to 0644. After I did that, I didn't even have to reboot, the apps appeared in my drawer just like that. Thx, BTW.
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ravitelang said:
I am having one apk which can schedule power on and off your android device..Actually I have got this from Micromax but unable to install it on my HTC one..try if anyone succeeds and let me know please....I have uploaded the apk as well...Thanks and waiting for experts to reply soon...
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Click to collapse
I DL'ed your APK, and installed it, only to be told "There was a problem parsing the package. This USUALLY, IME, means that there was a problem during the file transfer, however your apk just will NOT work for me, I tried DL'ing it 3X, 3 different machines, no luck. Sorry, man. NOT an expert, BTW, but I have SOME knowledge.

Android Link/Shortcut Editing
Again, this is the 2nd time I was logged out on the middle of this post. It is more than infuriating with such a crippled text entry interface.
This page is not right, I'm having to re-author this post when for whatever reason my previous login was no longer valid and my post data was lost?? Also, is there a solution for text entry erratic/jumping-around behavior??
Re: Android; Application not installed on your phone
To my chagrin I have more than a few 'application specific' internet (URL) links/shortcuts to an app whose current version crashes on startup; and I have uninstalled it. Anyway, I would rather that these links run the browser chooser/launcher or something more useful like an unrooted URL-extractor/editor/viewer--Really, Android shows such a basic error without some madness to correct it? Only one star for Dolphin browser : (

Plsssss help
It shows application not installed only for kinguser (root management app). Others all install properly. I TRIED FACTORY RESET AND RECOVERY MOD STILL NO RESULT PLSSSS HELP AS FAST AS POSSIBLE.

This "guide" is BS.
>app.odex
first of all, an app only comes with an .apk
file, for example this towelroot apk
so I dunno how one could sign it using your BS method