Hello everyone,
I am new to all hacking and modding so please forgive me if I do something wrong.I was uninstalling applications from my rooted atrix 2 2.3.6 stock when I deleted the task manager can you give me the apk or the file and tell me how to use it.I have the 55.28.37 Asia retail please help me.
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A word of advice: NEVER delete system applications, instead just freeze them. You never know when you may need them or want them back, and if you delete something (case in point here) that you want back, then you're asking for possible unwanted issues...
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Try doing "adb install com.motorola.PerformanceManager.apk" or copy it to SD card and then use some file manager.
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Try doing "adb install com.motorola.PerformanceManager.apk" or copy it to SD card and then use some file manager.
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He should have no problem downloading the file and placing on root of the /sdcard and install like any other .apk (unless he's deleted his file manager also!).
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Set the right permissions otherwise even after placing app into system it will not work.
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For reference, my Performance Manager's location is /system/app/PerformanceManager.apk and the permissions are rw-r--r-- which is chmod 644
Thanks every one for your replies you people are really helpful
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If you can give me a step by step guide then it would be very helpful
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Easiest way is to download the file to your computer, then connect your phone in usb mass storage mode to your computer, copy the .apk file you downloaded to your sdcard (which might show up as D: or E: in your PC), disconnect phone from computer, on phone use the "Files" file manager, go to "sd card", locate the .apk and tap on it to install. (Unknown sources should be ticked in your Settings > Applications)
Delete previous performance Manager that you have copied to system/app folder
Extract the attachment then copy both files to system/app without renaming or modifying them
Now to set the permission press and hold both files one after other for 3 seconds a window will appear in that select permission .
Now set permission as I have attached a Image.
People please help me I copied the apk and odex file and I have set the permissions but its not helping
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Please help me
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Please help me
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For future reference just copying files to system/app never works. You ALWAYS have to push them with adb. Do you have adb set up on your computer?
If you must use root explorer, you need to copy the files first to the /system folder, and change the permissions to rw-r--r--.. Then "multi-select" both files and "MOVE" (do not copy) them to the /system/app folder, then reboot immediately. If you can go into recovery mode (with bootstrap or cwm on boot feature), then wipe dalvik and cache partition - if not, it may act up.. and it may not.. I have done this countless times with no issues (unless I was sloppy and forgot to rename or change permissions).
It's not the best method - farshad525hou is right, adb is cleaner.. but it can/does work
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If you must use root explorer, you need to copy the files first to the /system folder, and change the permissions to rw-r--r--.. Then "multi-select" both files and "MOVE" (do not copy) them to the /system/app folder, then reboot immediately. If you can go into recovery mode (with bootstrap or cwm on boot feature), then wipe dalvik and cache partition - if not, it may act up.. and it may not.. I have done this countless times with no issues (unless I was sloppy and forgot to rename or change permissions).
It's not the best method - farshad525hou is right, adb is cleaner.. but it can/does work
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Using root explorer never worked for me...
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farshad525hou said:
Using root explorer never worked for me...
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Yea, I know some folks are opposed to it and/or can't get it to work properly, but I've doing it for quite some time and never ran into a problem - unless I don't do something right. But, come to think of it, I am usually overwriting old files when pushing with root explorer, not placing new ones - I wonder if that may have something to do with it..?
But, I am all for adb - it's an excellent tool that everyone who wants to mod needs to get familiar with.
I suppose we are getting off topic, but this would make a good discussion thread somewhere...
EDIT: just checked, I guess I'm not alone after all!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412729 - the key steps are to set permissions (which can't be done on the sdcard) and MOVE to /system/app (or where ever)
Where can i get abd?
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farshad525hou said:
For future reference just copying files to system/app never works. You ALWAYS have to push them with adb. Do you have adb set up on your computer?
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I got adb but should i adb install the file that kousik has posted or should i push both the odex and apk files posted by prasannapmv?
Whenever i type adb remount it says that it is not allowed and when i try to adb install it gives an error
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shaurya19 said:
I got adb but should i adb install the file that kousik has posted or should i push both the odex and apk files posted by prasannapmv?
Whenever i type adb remount it says that it is not allowed and when i try to adb install it gives an error
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Just do adb install xx.xx.xx.apk there is no need to remount (or odex file). What is the error message do you get when you tried adb install? If it says already installed, then go to settings -> applications -> all and uninstall the same, and try adb install again.
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Just do adb install xx.xx.xx.apk there is no need to remount (or odex file). What is the error message do you get when you tried adb install? If it says already installed, then go to settings -> applications -> all and uninstall the same, and try adb install again.
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it says install-failed-dexopt
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My TF101 was stuck in a CWM bootloop and I used adb to push a few files (stock rom and new recovery) into the directory "/sdcard/Download"...
I then installed those and fixed the bootloop issue but now whenever I try to download something in Chrome or the Stock Browser, it fails. I now look into the filesystem and realize that I have a folder "/sdcard/Download" which I created with adb... and "/sdcard/download" which is from my old installation.
I'm unable to delete the files I put in "/sdcard/Download" and I'm thinking there's some problems with permissions. I rooted my device again and tried to use adb to delete those files and that directory but I get a permission denied message.
Does anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this so I can fix my downloading issues?
Try this method:
1. Boot into recovery mode,
2. then select cwm,
3. select advanced
4. select fix permissions then reboot.
Hope that would work
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Thanks, I tried that also and it didn't work.
I forgot to mention, I also did "su" before I tried to erase through ADB.
I checked out the permissions through chmod and both download folders and files have the same permissions. Am I supposed to do something with mounting that directory?
I don't think it has anything to do with your previous bootloop bro. This happened to me today as well. I didn't do anything specific to fix it. Like you said, browser downloads weren't working. Try Overskreen. I haven't gone back and tried again on Chrome or any other browser I have other than Overskreen because I just thought Chrome was being screwy.
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I've tried on Chrome, and it fails too. I don't think it's related to my previous bootloop problem, I think it's because I created a folder called, "/sdcard/Download" with ADB because if I try to add a file to that directory, I get a Permission Denied error.
Maybe try to clear your browser's data and catche.
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I've tried on Chrome, and it fails too. I don't think it's related to my previous bootloop problem, I think it's because I created a folder called, "/sdcard/Download" with ADB because if I try to add a file to that directory, I get a Permission Denied error.
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Well i would think that you can just use terminal or a adb root session and change permissions on that folder to read/write. it's odd to me that you didn't already have that folder. or at least /mnt/sdcard/Download
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lemonoid said:
Well i would think that you can just use terminal or a adb root session and change permissions on that folder to read/write. it's odd to me that you didn't already have that folder. or at least /mnt/sdcard/Download
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I tried to modify the folder/files through adb root session... Doing a chmod shows that the folder and files have write permissions already. I'm still am unable to modify any files in the folder or the folder itself.
I was able to find a workaround because Dolphin Browser HD uses "mnt/sdcard/download". So now I can use Dolphin to download files from the internet but Chrome/Stock Browser still don't work.
Hi there!
I have U30GT tablet which unfortunely till now didn't have any custom recovery. Some time I want to flash files to the ROM but due to this limitation I need to copy the files manually (easy job) and set the permission (hard job when there's a lot of files).
So is there any other ways that I can automated the task of copying the files and setting the correct permission without using custom recovery?
Many thanks!
Have you tried using a script or bat file to copy and set permissions through adb from your desktop?
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I.M.famous XMAN said:
Have you tried using a script or bat file to copy and set permissions through adb from your desktop?
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Thanks. But I don't know how to do a script or bat file to be used with adb. Can you write up some guide for it?
I'll see what I can do. No garruntees. But another option is to push the files through adb then use v6 supercharger to fix emissions. Idk. Let me see if I can Whip something up for you.
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package can be flashed through stock recovery but they are needed to be signed properly with the manufacturer's key
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
package can be flashed through stock recovery but they are needed to be signed properly with the manufacturer's key
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Thanks but I wanna copy files for some tweaks only.
Well I found 1 solution, that is to manually copy the files than use ROM Manager app to fix permission. Also found thread here in XDA about using .bat file to automated the push and set permission but as I very lacking in knowledge in using command, I'll stick to Root Explorer + ROM Manager combo.
you can root device,cat stock recovery.img,and then compile cwm recovery.
Check this website someone is working on getting CLOCKWORK recovery on U30GT
http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?1396-Cube-U30GT-H-JB-Finless-1-4-ClockWork-BETA1
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Can someone help me to install Cerberus on my rooted verizon s3. I rooted using the non-flash method and I don't have a custom recovery or rom. Their instructions say:
you can manually install Cerberus in /system/app this way:
- Uninstall Cerberus from your device
- Download Cerberus.apk and put the file on your sd card
- Open a terminal emulator and execute:
su
mount -o remount rw /system
cp /sdcard/Cerberus.apk /system/app/
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After research, it seems that I should be able to install using either Titanium Backup or root explorer or adb if necessary.
Is this a simple matter of using Titanium Backup's "convert to system app" feature? Does this automatically move the file to the /system/app directory and set the correct rights?
Or should I place the apk in the /system/app directory using root explorer? What rights would I have to set?
Thanks for your help.
I suggest using RootExplorer. You would just navigate to the system/app directory, mount r/w, and then copy the apk. All those steps are performed using the UI in RootExplorer.
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I will give it a try. Thanks.
NP. It's one of those apps that is worth two or three times what the dev charges for it.
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Wifi won't connect
I installed Cerberus in \system\app and rebooted. I got the custom lock screen but this went away after rebooting again.
However, I can no longer connect to my wifi (either automatic or forced).
When I remove Cerberus, and reboot, wifi automatically connects
Any ideas what is going on?
** UPDATE - uninstalled and reinstalled to system/app and everything worked as it should. I'm curious what happened internally - e.g. why the lock screen and why it messed up wifi.
I have accidentally installed a theme that is probably of higher resolution than my phone screen. Now in locked mode the unlocking option/pattern/graphics is not visible as it is 'spilling out of screen'.Only a part of large lockscreen wallpaper is occupying my entire screen. Android debugging is on in my device (thankfully). Please suggest me a tool/method using which i can control the phone using PC(or atleast unlock the phone). I (obviously) cannot install anything on my phone, i found some such apps that need installation on phone.
Last option is to flash my phone in recovery with a ROM, but i dont want to do that if other ways possible. my phone is on MIUI ROM developed on 26/9/12
You can wipe your /data in recovery if you don't mind
Or you can manually delete the theme using adb(the apk will be in /data/app).
PS: make a nandroid backup first in case anything goes wrong...
Edit: if you don't know the Apk name, navigate to /data/app and type find(Idk if it will work on windows, cause I tested it in android )
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how to i enter in my phone's system dir using command line??
what commands to enter?
thankfully i am able to atleast see files and folders in my phone's system using http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
Why would you enter in your system dir.
Btw now that you have access to your phone, download rootexplorer or es file explorer and you'll have access to /data, /system and more
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but my friend i am not able to access my device,meaning i am not able to unlock it, how do i install it (even if installation possible how to open that app without accessing phone)
i dont know if i am expressing my case properly, i am a noob you see.
Jigar Gada said:
how to i enter in my phone's system dir using command line??
what commands to enter?
thankfully i am able to atleast see files and folders in my phone's system using http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
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FIRST YOU STOP SPAMMING EVERYWHERE
What is the problem when you can see all system files and folder. Go to data /app.. and delete it. Or if you have moved the theme apk to sdcard.. just browse your sdcard using an adapter and delete that appname.apk from ".android_secure" folder.
Use these (if you havent moved the app to sdcard)
adb shell
login as.. su
cd data/app
ls
rm appname.apk
reboot
problem solved
Sorry 'senior member' , i did not mean to spam but if u can understand my desperation. btw problem solved- a noobie like me suggested to call from a different phone and while on the call change the theme....
i myself tried a lot fiddling with command line but wasnt able to figure out.
Peace \/
Jigar Gada said:
how to i enter in my phone's system dir using command line??
what commands to enter?
thankfully i am able to atleast see files and folders in my phone's system using http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
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FPChaim said:
Why would you enter in your system dir.
Btw now that you have access to your phone, download rootexplorer or es file explorer and you'll have access to /data, /system and more
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Sorry I was sleeppy when I replied that...
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My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete!
My SGS3 has a "RetailMedia" folder which contains pictures and music but I cannot delete it. I've wiped it clean but that folder is undeleteable. can someone tell me how I can delete it? its stored in the internal SD. thanks
I've tried deleting it using root explorer but its says 'delete failed'
Re: My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete
Try formatting internal storage in recovery. Conversely, you could Odin flash rooted VRBLK3 which wipes /sdcard. mrRobinson has a thread in the dev section which contains pre-rooted roms.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Try formatting internal storage in recovery. Conversely, you could Odin flash rooted VRBLK3 which wipes /sdcard. mrRobinson has a thread in the dev section which contains pre-rooted roms.
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But i currently have a custom rom installed. can i back it up through CWM and then format my internal SD with CWM and then restore from backup? but wouldn't that also back up the said folder?
Re: My phone has this "RetailMedia" folder that's UNDELETEABLE. Please help to delete
If your phone is rooted you could use terminal to change the access to it. The command is chmod 777 RetailMedia
You must be one directory up from it so in the terminal type cd /sdcard before you run the command
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Jarredw said:
If your phone is rooted you could use terminal to change the access to it. The command is chmod 777 RetailMedia
You must be one directory up from it so in the terminal type cd /sdcard before you run the command
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i downloaded the android terminal emulator and then ran "cd /sdcard" command to change the directory but after that wehn i ran "chmod 777 RetailMedia" it says operation not successful. am i using the command wrong? thanks
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I'm really interested to see how this works myself. I tried helping someone with the rm - rf command in a similar situation but it wouldn't take.
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it says some file systems like sd card do not allow permission changes.
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Sorry I forgot to mention to type su so you have root permissions
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Sorry I forgot to mention to type su so you have root permissions
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I tried that too. But didn't work.
HOWEVER, I was able to wipe it CLEAN using "megawipe" : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876578,
All is good now. thanks everyone for taking the timeout to help! really appreciate the effort. :highfive: