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How to push apk to system partition?

Im coming from a Samsung Vibrant which was my first android phone and I loved it. Now this Nexus S has found my heart but for some reason whenever I try to push an app such as the touchwiz launcher to system/app it moves the app to that folder but for some reason it doesnt install even after reboot. I tried to even reset defaults in the launcher but that was a no go. What am I doing wrong? I am running NSCollab.

try
adb install <path_to_apk>
if its on the same folder as your adb then just type the .apk

that will only install it to SD card, not SYSTEM partition
to install to SYSTEM you will need to include the APK to the ROM to be flashed

aamir123 said:
Im coming from a Samsung Vibrant which was my first android phone and I loved it. Now this Nexus S has found my heart but for some reason whenever I try to push an app such as the touchwiz launcher to system/app it moves the app to that folder but for some reason it doesnt install even after reboot. I tried to even reset defaults in the launcher but that was a no go. What am I doing wrong? I am running NSCollab.
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Cant you just manually place it there with some like root explorer and manually install it?

I'm just getting to add an apk to an existing rom, I'll try adb install a lil later. But to me its odd since on the vibrant all I had to do was push to system partition and restart
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bringonblink said:
Cant you just manually place it there with some like root explorer and manually install it?
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yes...place it in the "system/app" folder
you will see all the other apk native to your ROM in that same folder
you may have to fix permissions (r,w/r/r)

rubbamade said:
yes...place it in the "system/app" folder
you will see all the other apk native to your ROM in that same folder
you may have to fix permissions (r,w/r/r)
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I have fixed permissions and everything but still its a no go. I dont get it, when I try to install in that directory it doesnt install. I figure this is a nexus S thing? Can anyone confirm this working?

I am running CM7 btw and after flashing my vibrant with it I am no longer able to push to system/app in order to install apk. Is this a problem or feature of CM7?

Reboot after changing permission. Btw, what app are you pushing?
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markfavis said:
Reboot after changing permission. Btw, what app are you pushing?
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I tried pushing a modded version of the touchwiz launcher from the vibrant, theres a thread here somewhere in which someone was able to push without problems.
Edit: I tried rebooting but still not working. I also tried pushing a video player which others have successfully pushed and was unable to get that working either.

[MOD][THEME] Basic Black (5.24.11)

Hey all.
I was messing around today and decided to post this. If not for the current lack of development, I probably wouldn't even post this.
Just push twframework-res.apk with adb, root explorer or root manager. be sure you overwrite the existing .apk.
The screenshot posted below was taken on the fly. you'll notice I'm using TEAM AERODKNG's Notification bar... Frankly, their theme is radness, but I thought maybe someone would want a little change!
word up, folks. happy MoDding.

robbbbit said:
Hey all.
I was messing around today and decided to post this. If not for the current lack of development, I probably wouldn't even post this.
Just push twframework-res.apk with adb, root explorer or root manager. be sure you overwrite the existing .apk.
The screenshot posted below was taken on the fly. you'll notice I'm using TEAM AERODKNG's Notification bar... Frankly, their theme is radness, but I thought maybe someone would want a little change!
word up, folks. happy MoDding.
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very nice! I would like this but without the status bar, something in me doesnt want to replace stock with stock.
I hear yah on posting things like this because Roms arent available yet. But, then again, Im new and a didnt teach myself how to theme/make Roms yet.

fknfocused said:
very nice! I would like this but without the status bar, something in me doesnt want to replace stock with stock.
I hear yah on posting things like this because Roms arent available yet. But, then again, Im new and a didnt teach myself how to theme/make Roms yet.
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It shouldnt change ur status bar. I know alot of folks are using it. ( i like gb, personally.) would u mind testing?
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robbbbit said:
It shouldnt change ur status bar. I know alot of folks are using it. ( i like gb, personally.) would u mind testing?
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Ill give it a whirl, did you modify a themed framework or an original KD1?

Yep! Thanks!
And by ur status bar, im talking about ur mod. My gf uses it and loves it! (@ werk or id get her to test.)
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robbbbit said:
Yep! Thanks!
And by ur status bar, im talking about ur mod. My gf uses it and loves it! (@ werk or id get her to test.)
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Quick question, is this twframework-res supposed to replace framework-res? If not i screwed up. I havent had to restore from CWM, anyway I can get my backup restored? I copied the original to SD.

fknfocused said:
Quick question, is this twframework-res supposed to replace framework-res? If not i screwed up. I havent had to restore from CWM, anyway I can get my backup restored? I copied the original to SD.
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There is no framework-res.apk only twframework-res.apk.... ? What did you replace?
Cwm? u cant restore with our cwm 3 beta. Just push via adb or super manager.
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robbbbit said:
There is no framework-res.apk only twframework-res.apk.... ? What did you replace?
Cwm? u cant restore with our cwm 3 beta. Just push via adb or super manager.
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LOL Corradokng hooked it up with a flashable framework-res.apk. Im back and will try this again. Im a goof ball and didnt check but since im back up i went into system/framework and see the following files, twframework-res.apk and framework-res.apk. I mistakenly changed the name and pasted, which softbricked.
I slapped myself in the head and tested again. Worked like a charm! I like the look, way better than before.
NOTE: Copy file to System/Framework folder

i wanna test it out. could just explain to me what you mean by push? where or oveer what do i put the .apk? thanks

fknfocused said:
LOL Corradokng hooked it up with a flashable framework-res.apk. Im back and will try this again. Im a goof ball and didnt check but since im back up i went into system/framework and see the following files, twframework-res.apk and framework-res.apk. I mistakenly changed the name and pasted, which softbricked.
I slapped myself in the head and tested again. Worked like a charm! I like the look, way better than before.
NOTE: Copy file to System/Framework folder
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but when you copy it to system/framework what do you replace?

rickyy00 said:
but when you copy it to system/framework what do you replace?
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go into framework folder and copy twframework-res.apk to a safe place on your sd card, in case you want to revert. With the file in the OP paste it into that directory, making sure you have w/r in root explorer or whatever you use.

rickyy00 said:
but when you copy it to system/framework what do you replace?
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Like the op says, twframework-res.apk
Thanks to FKNFOCUSED for testing!!!
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robbbbit said:
Like the op says, twframework-res.apk
Thanks to FKNFOCUSED for testing!!!
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haha -minus my goof up. i need to get away from computers for a while...lol

Ok so what i did was i put the file the op made on my sd card. then i went into root explorer system/framwork found the tw-framework file you were talking about and moved it to another file on my sd card and pasted the file the op gave in system/framework but nothing happened? reboot?

rickyy00 said:
Ok so what i did was i put the file the op made on my sd card. then i went into root explorer system/framwork found the tw-framework file you were talking about and moved it to another file on my sd card and pasted the file the op gave in system/framework but nothing happened? reboot?
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try supermanager, root explorer for some reason hasnt been playing to nicely with system files and binary files.
if your follwing the process verbatim and nothing is happening try super manager or another file manager with root permissions. It should work without a hitch

Success100 said:
try supermanager, root explorer for some reason hasnt been playing to nicely with system files and binary files.
if your follwing the process verbatim and nothing is happening try super manager or another file manager with root permissions. It should work without a hitch
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yeah i ****ed up my phone. everything started force closing and i had to odin my phone back to stock kd1

rickyy00 said:
yeah i ****ed up my phone. everything started force closing and i had to odin my phone back to stock kd1
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Damn. Sry! everything worked on my gfs device too.
Thank goodness for odin!
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robbbbit said:
There is no framework-res.apk only twframework-res.apk.... ? What did you replace?
Cwm? u cant restore with our cwm 3 beta. Just push via adb or super manager.
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Wat do u mean by u can't do a restore with cwm beta 3?.... i have had crash issues and restored my fone 4times already from recovery....... so i'm guessing ur sayin i'm lucky? i didnt know or think restore and backup was an issue on cwm_Beta3..

Are you saying you have successfully done a full restore of a full nandroid backup?? If so that would be a big deal since I think that was the last issue with the cwm beta. Drhonk was saying he got a full restore to work at least without error but it hung on reboot.
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@Ricky download file to your computer hook your phone up to the computer mount phone to computer (USB mass storage) right click file go down to send to and send it to the proper mass storage for your phone I have vista so that's how it works for me that should put the file on the root of your SD card open root explorer first go into system/framework go down to the twres apk long press it and select copy you will see paste at the bottom of your screen hit the back button twice go down to SD and put the copy in any sub folder you may want I use downloads then go down to the new file on your SD card from robbitt long press it hit move go back to system/framework in the upper right hand corner you will see a r/w press that then hit paste it will say it already exists do u want overwrite click yes back out then reboot should work with no problem.I think what u did was move the orig twres file instead of copying it hope this helps you.And thanks to robbitt love this mod sometimes its just the little things
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Deleted Swype on accident :(

I was messing with my newly rooted A2 while driving (I know, it's a big no no ><) and I accidentally deleted swype. I tried factory resetting the phone and now all that shows up is the Multi touch keyboard in settings. Can anyone post it so I can re-install it?

Here ya go. And remember no playing with your phone while driving...You could really mess up your phone.

Thank you! I installed it but it's not working?? I did it like a regular app, am I supposed to install it in a different way??
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You have to use root explorer and put it into /system/apps/ folder then restart the phone.

I did and still nothing >< do I need to set permissions??
Edit: or maybe I need the .odex file that comes with it?? I'm just giving ideas :/
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Ok so I messed around with the permissions a bit and I can get Swype to appear in the settings and input method BUT it keeps FC whenever I try to access swype settings or switch to it as my keyboard. Any suggestions?? DO I need the .odex file??
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you need to fix permissions and need the odex file, as well as the libSwypeCore.so file from /system/lib

I overwrote the latinIME.apk and latinIME.odex on my atrix 2 and forgot to backup can someone get me the stock apk and odex files? and will using root explorer work or will i have to use adb? thanks in advance, i'm kinda new at this.
nevermind, i found the post with all of the system apps, it's right here if anyone needs it.

lilhaiti said:
You have to use root explorer and put it into /system/apps/ folder then restart the phone.
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Do NOT use root explorer EVER, to put system files in place. ALWAYS use adb to push the files, then chmod them to 550 once they are moved into place.
Jim
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Use swift x it is much better ;-)
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working touchqiz ux for cm9/aokp

I didn't make this but just wanted to share since it works on our device...
simply unzip the file, use root explorer to copy the lib file and the app, set app permissions correctly, install, then reboot!
my god it is smooth :O
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671482

Is your Widgets working?
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IEatKittys! said:
Is your Widgets working?
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that is why you have to set permissions correctly.
Did you move it to system/app wwith root explorer?
Make sure the top row of permissions all have check marks.(leave the others that are already checked off checked, I sometimes jusst check off all 9 permissions boxes if unsure)
Reboot your phone, and voila widgets will be working

Holy ****. I swear I tried everything. Even the Guy who ported it couldn't find a way to make it work. Thanks.
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No problem man!
It's funny everyone is hating on it in the CM9 thread. Personally I find it very smooth and much different from the old touchwiz.
I have my icons themed with a CM9 theme too and I like how it keeps the theming.
I have an awesome red ics theme.

I too have tried everything under the sun even begging cursing kicking and even tried praying and I still can't get it to work.. I tried installing the zip in cwm and it didn't install tried unzipping it and dropped the apk in system app folder aannk didn't work after unzipping tried installing the apk like you would any other it showed up as an option in the launchers but when I tried to run it of course it just force closed so I tried moving the library file still force close tried fixing permissions wiping cache and dalvick cache still force close tried settings apps all touchwiz home clear data still force close. If anyone knows something I hadn't tried let me know cause until then I'm stuck like chuck... guess I'll stick with apex launcher....
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garydv2002 said:
I too have tried everything under the sun even begging cursing kicking and even tried praying and I still can't get it to work.. I tried installing the zip in cwm and it didn't install tried unzipping it and dropped the apk in system app folder aannk didn't work after unzipping tried installing the apk like you would any other it showed up as an option in the launchers but when I tried to run it of course it just force closed so I tried moving the library file still force close tried fixing permissions wiping cache and dalvick cache still force close tried settings apps all touchwiz home clear data still force close. If anyone knows something I hadn't tried let me know cause until then I'm stuck like chuck... guess I'll stick with apex launcher....
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Worked for everyone else so I'll give simple steps.
Use root explorer.
Copy the apk to system/app
Set permissions correctly on it (check all 9 boxes if unsure) but don't install yet
Copy the lib to system/lib
Reboot phone
Then use root explorer and go to system/app
Click on the launcher apk and choose install.
There you go

crixley said:
Worked for everyone else so I'll give simple steps.
Use root explorer.
Copy the apk to system/app
Set permissions correctly on it (check all 9 boxes if unsure) but don't install yet
Copy the lib to system/lib
Reboot phone
Then use root explorer and go to system/app
Click on the launcher apk and choose install.
There you go
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Thanks got it working now.
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I tried flashing it via CMW, then it said "enjoy". I thought I made it, but surprisingly nothing changed.
I'm using ICS ugraded from Samsung stock GB. Someone tell me whatz wrong plz !
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econan1214 said:
I tried flashing it via CMW, then it said "enjoy". I thought I made it, but surprisingly nothing changed.
I'm using ICS ugraded from Samsung stock GB. Someone tell me whatz wrong plz !
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That's because you don't flash in cwm. Follow the exact instructions in post above and it will work but you have to follow them step by step no shortcuts you must do it exactly like it says.
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garydv2002 said:
That's because you don't flash in cwm. Follow the exact instructions in post above and it will work but you have to follow them step by step no shortcuts you must do it exactly like it says.
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I did flash the .zip file in CMW, and then rebooted the phone. But nothing changed ! I've done this many times, but no luck. I've just wiped out everything and done a factory reset, then got my phone ugraded to ICS, installed CMW, superuser, and tried to do this again. But it won't work. I don't know why.

crixley said:
Worked for everyone else so I'll give simple steps.
Use root explorer.
Copy the apk to system/app
Set permissions correctly on it (check all 9 boxes if unsure) but don't install yet
Copy the lib to system/lib
Reboot phone
Then use root explorer and go to system/app
Click on the launcher apk and choose install.
There you go
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These are the steps you have to do if you want this work. Even though it is a zip file you do not flash it in cwm. Its not gonna work that way. You have to extract the files so you can get the apk file and others needed to do the steps above. You will also need a file explorer that allows you to get to the system files. I used es file explorer its free on the market. Follow the steps above and this will work..
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Scares me the people that just flash zips without reading directions....
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dakpluto said:
Scares me the people that just flash zips without reading directions....
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Yea I know. Even after you told them not to. That is why so many phones end up bricked and a very expensive paper weight...
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Thanks for your answers ! :d
But even though I use Es File Explorer as you recommended, I cannot set permission to the apk file. When I click install, it says Application not installed. I DONT KNOW HOW TO SET PERMISSION on it using Es File.
Do I really need Root Explorer to do this ?
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econan1214 said:
Thanks for your answers ! :d
But even though I use Es File Explorer as you recommended, I cannot set permission to the apk file. When I click install, it says Application not installed. I DONT KNOW HOW TO SET PERMISSION on it using Es File.
Do I really need Root Explorer to do this ?
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Umm I used es file explorer. After you copy the apk to system app long click on it and several options come up. One is options click it and then click permissions then change and tick every box all nine of them
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People really hate to follow instructions eh lol

garydv2002 said:
Umm I used es file explorer. After you copy the apk to system app long click on it and several options come up. One is options click it and then click permissions then change and tick every box all nine of them
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After the long click, scroll to the bottom and select Properties, then beside permissions click Change, in there set the permissions to
Owner r w w
Group r
Other r
And apply.
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rpr69 said:
After the long click, scroll to the bottom and select Properties, then beside permissions click Change, in there set the permissions to
Owner r w w
Group r
Other r
And apply.
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I had to check all nine boxes for it to work on my phone. Don't know why but I had to. Most important its working now
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I clicked on Properties, but couldnt see the "permission" and "change" button anywhere.
Only the one that says "check sum".
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System App

Hello. Firts off I have a two part question. I have a sensation 4g hboot 1.27.xxx running bruce2728 cm10 rom, s-off, 4ext recovery touch, fw3.33. I have never had any major problems with this rom. The latest update to 10/25 I lost the sound recorder app. I downloaded the apk and installed it and it shows up in the system/app folder but not in the app drawer. I have tried to install the app from es file manager as well as placing the .apk in the system/app file and rebooting with same results. My first question is in regaurd to this, how do I install this app as a system app? I have done this before with superSU but it isn't working this time. My second question is how do you know what permissions to set for an .apk? I know how to fix permissions via recovery and also how to change them with root explorer but not, how to figure out what they are supposed to be. An explanation in layman's terms please would be appreciated.
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*disregard my comment. I observe i have the apk in system folder too but not appearing in the drawer. Apologize for the misunderstanding*
It will show up once you set the right permission... to know what permission to set, just check other apps permission in the same folder. I usually use root explorer, long touh the apk and select permission.
Cant upload pic. Link shows how the permission should look like.
http://db.tt/dWeoTY4y
~HTC Sensation powered by Bricked AOKP milestone 6~

I have checked the permissions and they were the same as all the .apks in the file and it still doesn't show up in the app drawer. I even tried to fix permissions thru recovery and after reboot, still nothing.
The permissions for everything in the file are rw-r--r--.
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evetsno1 said:
I have checked the permissions and they were the same as all the .apks in the file and it still doesn't show up in the app drawer. I even tried to fix permissions thru recovery and after reboot, still nothing.
The permissions for everything in the file are rw-r--r--.
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I cant figure out why it doesnt show on mine either. I think it is link with another app where you can record from there, the note app for example (found an info that its related to the voice command but not sure).
I did found this on GPlay. Not sure if it will work but it seems to have a good review
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kayan.nurav.soundrecorder&hl=en
Edit: I tried it and it works

Thanks i'll give it a try. It worked but now I have upgraded to 10/27 and its in there.
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