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Update Gmail App

I am looking for the updated gmail app. Does anyone have the .apk file?
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Version 2.2 is what I have, or is there something newer?
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It has been updated today. Ive been looking for it too
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try this one.. taken from a zip in the first post on the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=735596
version 2.2.1 gmail.apk
You may need to push through ADB as it was taken from a flashable package.
Edit: I can confirm this works. Just installed it on my phone. Rebooted and got the "whats new" screen when first opening gmail. Also reply button is at the top along with all other changes.
To install, copy over to /system/app with root explorer or push through ADB with "adb push Gmail.apk /system/app"
Verified also working on other phones. Also, if you are on an odex'd rom, make sure you delete original .apk and .odex files.

works good on Fresh 3.1.0.1, thanks!

I am running BS 1.4 and I can't get it to work. I was an idiot and overwrote the original gmail.apk. Do yall have the original froyo gmail.apk.
Thanks ahead.
Never mind I got it to work and I love it.
Thanks superevilllama!!!

I can install the APK onto my phone but I wouldn't mind waiting for the official release of the app.
Does anyone know how it will become available? Is it through an OTA or will it be in the Market?

What else has changed besides the snapping to top reply button bar?

oxeneers said:
What else has changed besides the snapping to top reply button bar?
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According to androidcentral.com it includes "lots more stuff you will love" in addition to that. They do have some screenshots though..
http://www.androidcentral.com/newest-google-apps-bring-welcome-changes-gmail

cant u just update it on the marketplace or no?

SiL3nTKiLL said:
cant u just update it on the marketplace or no?
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If I would have posted that, I probably would have searched the marketplace first to find out that no you cannot, at least not yet.
I think google may be moving everything towards being able to update individual gapps through the marketplace, but not quite yet. Plus I am not sure whether this has been officially released.

Can anyone explain how to install this via terminal emulator?
I've tried "cp" and I've tried "install" - always get the "File exists" error.
Am I using the wrong command? Can't use adb since I'm not at my computer for a while.

fchipm said:
Can anyone explain how to install this via terminal emulator?
I've tried "cp" and I've tried "install" - always get the "File exists" error.
Am I using the wrong command? Can't use adb since I'm not at my computer for a while.
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Try just cut and paste with root explorer and reboot. A whole lot easier.
Either way you have to mount /system/app as RW before it will let you modifiy it.

superevilllama said:
Try just cut and paste with root explorer and reboot. A whole lot easier.
Either way you have to mount /system/app as RW before it will let you modifiy it.
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Hey thanks for this. Never tried Root explorer - worked like a charm. Dunno why I've always been messing with terminal and adb when it's been this easy

Root Explorer won't mount as R/W

I'm trying to replace an apk with a skinned apk, but I can't, because root explorer refuses to mount anything as r/w, only r/o. No matter how many times I press the button, or hold it, etc.
Anything I should try to fix?

E_man5112 said:
I'm trying to replace an apk with a skinned apk, but I can't, because root explorer refuses to mount anything as r/w, only r/o. No matter how many times I press the button, or hold it, etc.
Anything I should try to fix?
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Try a reboot. Thats usually what it needs
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tmotech88 said:
Try a reboot. Thats usually what it needs
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Yeah, I was just coming to say I found that out, thanks!

i asked this question on another thread but figured i'd bring it here since it's more on topic with this one. i'm running stock 2.2 and trying to delete the FB app in order to replace it with a transparent widget. with root explorer i tryed erasing facebook.apk but was unsuccessful. i was directed to mount it as R/W. should i have mount options even tho my phone isn't rooted? i ask because i didn't have the option to change to r/w. i went ahead and searched xda and read a few different threads but didn't find anyone asked about not having the option. i also searched google and viewed a few youtube video's just to find out what they were describing to me (since i didn't see the option). i was going to reinstall the app but apon uninstalling was also refunded my $. i'm sure it may be a stupid question but i figured i'd ask it anyways since at the moment i don't seem to have any other use for root explorer. thnx.

Sorry I have to ask, you are rooted right?
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k4v2n said:
i asked this question on another thread but figured i'd bring it here since it's more on topic with this one. i'm running stock 2.2 and trying to delete the FB app in order to replace it with a transparent widget. with root explorer i tryed erasing facebook.apk but was unsuccessful. i was directed to mount it as R/W. should i have mount options even tho my phone isn't rooted? i ask because i didn't have the option to change to r/w. i went ahead and searched xda and read a few different threads but didn't find anyone asked about not having the option. i also searched google and viewed a few youtube video's just to find out what they were describing to me (since i didn't see the option). i was going to reinstall the app but apon uninstalling was also refunded my $. i'm sure it may be a stupid question but i figured i'd ask it anyways since at the moment i don't seem to have any other use for root explorer. thnx.
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Why buy root explorer if you aren't rooted...? And even though the mount options are there, it won't work

my original question (on another thread) was how do i uninstall FB running stock 2.2. the answer i received from a member was to use root explorer to delete it. being that i stated i was running stock 2.2 and i was instructed to use root explorer to delete it, i figured i didn't need to be rooted. ya i know it says "root" explorer...i also read a few comments in the app page (on the market) that stated "best file explorer weather rooted OR NOT". looks like i was wrong. either way thx for the help and the quik response

Lol I hear if you root your phone Root Explorer will work just fine
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a reboot doesnt want to work for me

k4v2n said:
being that i stated i was running stock 2.2 and i was instructed to use root explorer to delete it, i figured i didn't need to be rooted.
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You can be running stock 2.2 and still be rooted - many people do this.

Why can't I edit build.prop or push to /system/app?

Odd.
In the original firmware I was able to edit build.prop to change my dpi to 120 but now I cannot. It won't save any changes. Also, I tried pasting an .apk into my /system/app folder and it blocked me. Then I tried pushing it with adb and it gave me a read-only error.
I know I am rooted - can run Titanium Backup, etc.
Anyone have any idea?

mitchellvii said:
Odd.
In the original firmware I was able to edit build.prop to change my dpi to 120 but now I cannot. It won't save any changes. Also, I tried pasting an .apk into my /system/app folder and it blocked me. Then I tried pushing it with adb and it gave me a read-only error.
I know I am rooted - can run Titanium Backup, etc.
Anyone have any idea?
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Did you try another root explorer?
Root explorer can be finicky.
Also try clearing it out of super su and and reallowing it. Or wipe app data.
But from my experience with root explorer, I have always hated it!! Try File Manager HD, It is great and has root explorer and system mountable all the time

BeerChameleon said:
Did you try another root explorer?
Root explorer can be finicky.
Also try clearing it out of super su and and reallowing it. Or wipe app data.
But from my experience with root explorer, I have always hated it!! Try File Manager HD, It is great and has root explorer and system mountable all the time
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Downloaded File Manager HD. Tried replacing the Snotes.apk. No dice. All attempts do do anything with that .apk fail. Seems pretty well locked down.
Same thing with build.prop. No changes will save.

mitchellvii said:
Downloaded File Manager HD. Tried replacing the Snotes.apk. No dice. All attempts do do anything with that .apk fail. Seems pretty well locked down.
Same thing with build.prop. No changes will save.
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Hmm..
I will try it on my note and see if it works.
Also did u make sure it was called the right name and have the right permissions?
I will let you know tomorrow or maybe tonight if it works

Yep. I've done all this many times before. They have Snotes locked down tight.
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mitchellvii said:
Yep. I've done all this many times before. They have Snotes locked down tight.
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You don't have proper root. Reroot and try again. Works like a charm! See below.
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Huh that seems odd as everything that requires root to work seems to work just fine. Oh well will give it a shot.
Curious as to which method you used to achieve root?
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did you make sure to mount the system folder as r/w? i've never memorized the command since i just use root explorer.

madsquabbles said:
did you make sure to mount the system folder as r/w? i've never memorized the command since i just use root explorer.
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Yes I did everything correctly. Just not working. That's OK.
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mitchellvii said:
Huh that seems odd as everything that requires root to work seems to work just fine. Oh well will give it a shot.
Curious as to which method you used to achieve root?
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Custom Recovery, root.zip, TriangleAway. Although root access is being granted, there may be an issue with permissions on "/system". Tried fixing permissions yet?
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
Custom Recovery, root.zip, TriangleAway. Although root access is being granted, there may be an issue with permissions on "/system". Tried fixing permissions yet?
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No haven't done that. Will run a permissions fix.

mitchellvii said:
No haven't done that. Will run a permissions fix.
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I was wondering if you have resolved this issue because im having the same problem now. Do you recall doing anything that may have caused this issue? Everything for me started going heywire once i installed init.d support just a second ago. I Can r/w and r/o in certain parts of the system but i cant paste anything anywhere. I also noticed increase cpu load afterwards. Might i add this is the second time i have had these issues after installing init.d support script. The way i solved this the first time was i had to odin stock firmware and this solved everything. Id like to refrain from doing this again though because ill loose all my stuffs and have to set everything up again.
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How did you achieve root? In other threads, problems with write access to /system are reported when a rooted firmware was flashed. Only the method with CWM (install CWM, flash SuperSU) did work.

akxak said:
How did you achieve root? In other threads, problems with write access to /system are reported when a rooted firmware was flashed. Only the method with CWM (install CWM, flash SuperSU) did work.
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Oh the first time i rooted with the CWM method. But the second time, i did odin a rooted firmware Now that i think about it, the first time i was able to write to /system but now i can't after a rooted firmware flash. So the init.d script wasnt the problem. I just made an assumption because before, i havent touched anything in /system but when i installed init.d script it was actally the first time i tried to edit /system after the rooted firmware. So yes looks like im going to have to odin a stock non-rooted firmware. Thanks man! Makes alot of since now.
edit: couldn't i just try the cwm method and see it it overwrites, cause the only UEALGB firmware i can find is prerooted. I don't want to switch to UEALH2.
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mitchellvii said:
Odd.
In the original firmware I was able to edit build.prop to change my dpi to 120 but now I cannot. It won't save any changes. Also, I tried pasting an .apk into my /system/app folder and it blocked me. Then I tried pushing it with adb and it gave me a read-only error.
I know I am rooted - can run Titanium Backup, etc.
Anyone have any idea?
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me to same error

Try Root Explorer(or ES File Explorer) & enable R/W for system files
Check your SuperSU/Superuser app.
See if your access is granted & not denied.
If SuperSU/Superuser asking for update, update it (usually binary update)
If your SuperSU/Superuser is gone, re-install it from Play Store & run it for the first time to update binary.
Retry modifying your system file(s)

Bro I cannot change build.prop product model....
I tried root explorer and es explorer
From yuphoria

Is that cannot or don't know how.
One is no root two is edit.
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JJEgan said:
Is that cannot or don't know how.
One is no root two is edit.
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Edit is at the top of the RH side.
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I have the same problem...
I can change my build.prop but after a reboot all the changes are gone.
I have rerooted it 2-3 times already. I can just change it sucessfully at the beginning but after some time it doesn't work anymore.
I have a samsung galaxy a3 2017.

Try forum for your phone .
Post lacks any information to help.
Suggest FX Explorer.

boot animation sound

how can i have no sound for boot animation. really annoys me.
my phones is samsung galaxy s captivate i897 rooted running cyanogen mod and miui.
i read if i go to system>media
i can delete the file or change its extension.
but i cant seem to find a media option anywhere.
the only way i can access boot sound is if i go to change ringtone and select it, but no where else can i seem to access it in order to delete it.

Try searching next time. Its in the etc directory. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731806
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iKoolkid said:
Try searching next time. Its in the etc directory. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731806
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how do i access this directory?

neonflash said:
how do i access this directory?
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use root explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en
of course you need root though
make sure root ability is on and re-writable option is on as well.

cs098 said:
use root explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en
of course you need root though
make sure root ability is on and re-writable option is on as well.
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If you dont know how to do that, go to settings, root options, and check root explorer, up to root, and mount system
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why is it so compex?
when i silence my lg optimus black and the galaxy si9000 neither make a start up sound.
yet my captivate is better then both but so hard to make the noise go away!!!

[Q] Notification Light 5 min duration?

Is there an app or mod that will make the notification light blink for more than 5 min? Or does installing a rom fix that?

KoolKidd_23 said:
Is there an app or mod that will make the notification light blink for more than 5 min? Or does installing a rom fix that?
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I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.

Ok thanks, it won't let me do it right now and I'm sure it's because I'm not rooted yet. I'll root and let you know

shortstuff_mt said:
I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.
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Ok thanks, it won't let me do it right now and I'm sure it's because I'm not rooted yet. I'll root and let you know

shortstuff_mt said:
I have edited the /system/customize/ACC/default.xml file before to disable the 5 minute timeout. I believe you change the value of NMS_feature_led_flash_timeout from 5 to 0. Try it and let us know how it works.
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I've been looking for the answer to this since I bought this phone. Shortly after it was released. Asked and searched but never got or found an answer. Tried this and it worked. Thanks a bunch. :good:

robocuff said:
I've been looking for the answer to this since I bought this phone. Shortly after it was released. Asked and searched but never got or found an answer. Tried this and it worked. Thanks a bunch. :good:
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Which file manager did you use? I'm trying to do it but I'm either getting an error or permission denied

KoolKidd_23 said:
Which file manager did you use? I'm trying to do it but I'm either getting an error or permission denied
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Root Explorer. Have to set it to R/W before doing the edit. It may be that the system is mounted as read only in the app you're using. You may have to change it in the settings of the app you're using. In Root Explorer, there's a small button. Upper right side of the screen while viewing the folders. If the system is mounted R/O, it'll say "mount R/W". Press on it and then do the edit.
You do have to be rooted for it to work though.

robocuff said:
Root Explorer. Have to set it to R/W before doing the edit. It may be that the system is mounted as read only in the app you're using. You may have to change it in the settings of the app you're using. In Root Explorer, there's a small button. Upper right side of the screen while viewing the folders. If the system is mounted R/O, it'll say "mount R/W". Press on it and then do the edit.
You do have to be rooted for it to work though.
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Ok I just did it and it made a back up xml file, just delete the original and it should work I assume?

No need to delete anything. You can delete the backup if you want though. It's up to you.

robocuff said:
No need to delete anything. You can delete the backup if you want though. It's up to you.
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Still not working for me, I changed it to 0 then my phone reboots and when I go back to root explorer it still says 5
Edit: Nvm I got it, thanks

Are you rooted? If so, check your superuser app to see if Root Explorer has root permissions. Also, if it's still set to 5 when you reboot, is the backup file there or not? If not, it sounds like a root problem of some sort to me.

It should look like this before I edit correct? And yea I'm rooted
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KoolKidd_23 said:
It should look like this before I edit correct? And yea I'm rooted
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Yes
I can't get it to work either. Change stuck even after reboot ?

Yes. But, you need to click on that button that says mount r/w before you do the edit. If you do that and it still doesn't work, something isn't right with your root.
Are you permanently rooted or are you using weak sauce for root? If the latter, the changes won't stick if you do a normal reboot. Rebooting is necessary for the setting to take effect. With weak sauce, you have to do a hot reboot for things to stick. Things will only stick if you do a hot reboot. A normal reboot will result in your change or changes reverting back to the original meaning you'll have to do it over again. It'll work as long as you only hot reboot. If you're using weak sauce for root, you really should consider getting permanently rooted.

This worked, thanks!

Ahhhh ok makes sense. Yea I'm only weak sauce rooted so I'll get it permanently rooted then
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I'm pretty sure I have it mounted correctly but I can't edit the file. What am I doing wrong. I'm using root Explorer and it's mounted r/w

dmrnhs said:
I'm pretty sure I have it mounted correctly but I can't edit the file. What am I doing wrong. I'm using root Explorer and it's mounted r/w
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You need system read write as far as I know. Weak sauce root won't suffice.
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I have that. I'm running CleanRom. Do we have to enable certain permissions? I've followed all these steps. I not new to rooting and tweaks like this but then again I'm no expert