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[Q] Lost Android Market!!

I have a Motorola Photon, and I had tried to get the old Market backet back with a process I found in the forum. It didn't work, and somewhere along the line I lost the Market all together. I tried wiping the phone back to factory and the Market app did not come back. I tried to just install a version from 4Shared, but still doesn't work with any version I install. It says that "com.android.vending has quit unexpectedly" and then it FC's. It only seems to do this when I go to download an app. I can browse and search fine with no problems, just no downloading!! I admit I'm a noob, and probably messed with something I shouldn't, but I figured this would be a nondestructive thing to learn on. Man was I wrong!! This sucks...please help me!!

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Did your phone rooted ? if rooted just backup all ur apps, and flash custom rom back. that way will restore all basic app. wait, did u try install market.apk ?

arifafzan said:
Did your phone rooted ? if rooted just backup all ur apps, and flash custom rom back. that way will restore all basic app. wait, did u try install market.apk ?
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Yes...I was rooted but no custom rom. I don't know how to do that yet. This is going to sound stupid, but what exactly is a custom rom? After I wiped to factory condition I tried to install a vending.apk from 4shared and that still gives me same error. I will uninstall again and try a market.apk now. Is that the same as vending.apk?

A factory reset will only delete user data, it won't put back something that has been removed. You need to get the vending apk for the version you want and instead of installing it normally put it in /system/app. You can do so using Root Explorer or another root level file explorer. If you don't have one installed, I can post the apk of a free one for you. Mount system as r/w and copy/paste the apk into /system/app, then set permissions to rw-r--r--, then reboot. You should have your market back up & running.
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plainjane said:
A factory reset will only delete user data, it won't put back something that has been removed. You need to get the vending apk for the version you want and instead of installing it normally put it in /system/app. You can do so using Root Explorer or another root level file explorer. If you don't have one installed, I can post the apk of a free one for you. Mount system as r/w and copy/paste the apk into /system/app, then set permissions to rw-r--r--, then reboot. You should have your market back up & running.
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That's what I originally tried to do and didn't work, but I will try it again...If you could post an apk of the market you know is good that would be great. Can u post an apk of a root explorer also? I havent checked 4shared yet. Is there another free download service other than 4shared? Thanks for your help!!

Just download Market and install it. If it FC then check the permissions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1231290
(It's the new market btw. I know you don't want it, but you don't really have a choice at the moment)

Ok so this is weird!! I left the Market that wasn't working installed by mistake. I installed the OTA update that Motorola did, and then re-rooted my phone again. Now the Market is working for the most part!!! Only thing is...it FC's every time iot installs an app. It downloads and installs, but right after it installs it FC's!! It doesn't always close all the way...sometimes just goes to Market home screen. All the functionality seems to be working though, so I can deal with that.
Does anybody know why after the OTA update I can only get EDGE instead of 3G on a Rogers SIM card?

Did you clear Google Services Framework data and Market data?

Weird error

i have a samsung galaxy s (gingerbread 2.3.3) and after doing some tweaking there was a problem with the google search widget. when i open it up it says: the application google search process com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox has stopped. i did manage to find a temporary fix for this by reinstalling the stock apk i found from a website. however every time i reboot the device the message appears again and then i have to reinstall it again to make it work. This is very annoying how can i fix this? is it some kind of autostart issue?Any help would be appreciated

DanTheMan62 said:
i have a samsung galaxy s (gingerbread 2.3.3) and after doing some tweaking there was a problem with the google search widget. when i open it up it says: the application google search process com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox has stopped. i did manage to find a temporary fix for this by reinstalling the stock apk i found from a website. however every time i reboot the device the message appears again and then i have to reinstall it again to make it work. This is very annoying how can i fix this? is it some kind of autostart issue?Any help would be appreciated
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Quite likely. When you re-installed it, did you make it a system app?

yes i believe it it is a system app
Theonew said:
Quite likely. When you re-installed it, did you make it a system app?
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it did say that its going to replace a system application but i believe it must be a bug in the autostart. is there anyway i can fix this?thx for your reply i appreciate it. you have earned a thx for caring

DanTheMan62 said:
it did say that its going to replace a system application but i believe it must be a bug in the autostart. is there anyway i can fix this?thx for your reply i appreciate it. you have earned a thx for caring
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Try making it a system app. Right now its probably installed as an update to the system app, but its better if it remains by itself. This can be done in many ways. You could use Titanium Backup, or simply place the app in /system/app/ (and set the permissions).

dont work
Theonew said:
Try making it a system app. Right now its probably installed as an update to the system app, but its better if it remains by itself. This can be done in many ways. You could use Titanium Backup, or simply place the app in /system/app/ (and set the permissions).
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i tryed to copy and paste it using es file explorer but it said that it failed. Any ways even if i do get past that how do i set the permissions ?

Or maybe delete the whole apk with titanium backup or a root explorer, reboot and install it again.
Happened to me with apex launcher and this solved the problem

DanTheMan62 said:
i tryed to copy and paste it using es file explorer but it said that it failed. Any ways even if i do get past that how do i set the permissions ?
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Titanium Backup - Select the app in the list and choose "integrate update into ROM".
Manual Way - Use Root Explorer, etc. to copy and paste the file in /system/app/. Make sure you mount it as R/W first. Using Root Explorer, long press the file and choose permissions. It should be set to "rw-r--r--".
Reboot after either of these methods.

thx
Theonew said:
Titanium Backup - Select the app in the list and choose "integrate update into ROM".
Manual Way - Use Root Explorer, etc. to copy and paste the file in /system/app/. Make sure you mount it as R/W first. Using Root Explorer, long press the file and choose permissions. It should be set to "rw-r--r--".
Reboot after either of these methods.
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thanks sorrry for the lack of replies but i will try it and inform u if it has worked

[App]GMail from Android 4.2

This is a leaked version from Android 4.2
There are new features and seems to be working on Android 4.0+
Enjoy! Not my work, I take no credit, just passing it along

Hows everyone liking it? Swipe to delete is great! Any bugs out there?

The link in that thread was removed but here it is
Installation Option 1:
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Uninstalled old apk with Titanium -> Reboot -> Installed new Gmail apk with explorer -> Reboot - Done
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Installation Option 2:
The Gmail 4.2 APK is signed by Google, but with a different key than the one in the Play Store (we checked the signatures - they differ). One is probably the test key and the other the production key. For this reason, you can't simply install it as an update and therefore need to be rooted with the ability to mount the /system directory for writing in order to remove the existing Gmail APK.
OK, let's get down to it. You'll probably need ADB installed on your computer (here's an easy way that doesn't require downloading the Android SDK). There is a chance that this might work without ADB by just removing the APKs mentioned below and installing the new one, but it didn't seem to work reliably for everyone. This should, though:
1. Download Gmail 4.2 from one of the mirrors above.
2. Rename it to Gmail2.apk.
3. Make a Nandroid backup in case something goes wrong (this is always a good thing to do before messing with your device).
4. Delete (or move if you want to save the APKs) all other versions of Gmail. Usually there are 2 or 3 copies. One will be in /system/app (that's the original Gmail that was pre-installed on the device) and there may be a few in /data/app (these are the updates installed from the Play Store). They'll be called "Gmail.apk," or "com.google.android.gm-[number].apk," An easy way to tell is to look for the Gmail icon.
5. You may need to delete the .odex files matching the APKs in step 4 too, if you have them. Neither I nor Artem had to do this, but there are many different ROMs out there, and we're trying to cover all bases. Ignore this step and only come back to it if something doesn't work later.
6. Reboot. Once you do, you should have no Gmail as far as Android is concerned.
7. You can try to install the Gmail 4.2 APK you downloaded at this point by tapping it in your favorite file explorer (move the APK to your device first, of course). If that doesn't work, or if you prefer ADB, fire up a command line and type adb install Gmail2.apk.
If you get an error message, you probably didn't delete all copies of Gmail. If you don't feel like playing with ADB for Step 7, I've also gotten it to work by just copying the APK to /data/app, but that's not as fool proof as "ADB install".
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All instructions taken from the original post, just posting them here to help you guys

Neverendingxsin said:
The link in that thread was removed but here it is
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Thanks!

speedybishi said:
Thanks!
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No problem

I like it. Pinch to zoom is nice and swipe is also. Hope to start seeing this in a few roms.
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Is it just me...or can we only access our inbox with this gmail. No outbox/sent items...trash or anything?
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duarian said:
Is it just me...or can we only access our inbox with this gmail. No outbox/sent items...trash or anything?
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It's working fine for me. Just now checked. You have to hit the label looking icon to change sections. Thats on the bottom right corner.

Neverendingxsin said:
It's working fine for me. Just now checked. You have to hit the label looking icon to change sections. Thats on the bottom right corner.
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Ah! That's it. Alright I take that back. Works great. Refresh animation doesn't work for me but it does refresh either way. Thanks!
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It won't let me install?
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kichard said:
It won't let me install?
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great, did the same for me, so i used titanium to un-install gmail and then tried to install it, still get an error. Now ti is not restoring my gmail.

Uninstall Gmail with TB.
REBOOT.
Install 4.2 Gmail
I had that same error at first too. You have to Reboot after uninstalling with TB before you install the new one

TokedUp said:
Uninstall Gmail with TB.
REBOOT.
Install 4.2 Gmail
I had that same error at first too. You have to Reboot after uninstalling with TB before you install the new one
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Ok, I may try that. After it hung re-installing gmail, I rebooted and my screen said updating and then I had gmail again. I'm on stock. Is that an issue?

kichard said:
It won't let me install?
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I personally used root explorer and changed the original gmail apk to Gmail2.bak (yours may either be in system/app or data/app) mine was in data/app because im using AOSP, for stock touchwiz it might be in system/app. For AOSP its probably going to be named com.gmail.apk or something along the lines of that. Anyways after you delete/rename your original one move the 4.2 Gmail2.apk to system/app, set the permissions and reboot. It MUST be in system/app and you have to set the permissions and reboot for it to work
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Installation Option 1:
Originally Posted by uwdus
Uninstalled old apk with Titanium -> Reboot -> Installed new Gmail apk with explorer -> Reboot - Done
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Installation Option 2:
The Gmail 4.2 APK is signed by Google, but with a different key than the one in the Play Store (we checked the signatures - they differ). One is probably the test key and the other the production key. For this reason, you can't simply install it as an update and therefore need to be rooted with the ability to mount the /system directory for writing in order to remove the existing Gmail APK.
OK, let's get down to it. You'll probably need ADB installed on your computer (here's an easy way that doesn't require downloading the Android SDK). There is a chance that this might work without ADB by just removing the APKs mentioned below and installing the new one, but it didn't seem to work reliably for everyone. This should, though:
1. Download Gmail 4.2 from one of the mirrors above.
2. Rename it to Gmail2.apk.
3. Make a Nandroid backup in case something goes wrong (this is always a good thing to do before messing with your device).
4. Delete (or move if you want to save the APKs) all other versions of Gmail. Usually there are 2 or 3 copies. One will be in /system/app (that's the original Gmail that was pre-installed on the device) and there may be a few in /data/app (these are the updates installed from the Play Store). They'll be called "Gmail.apk," or "com.google.android.gm-[number].apk," An easy way to tell is to look for the Gmail icon.
5. You may need to delete the .odex files matching the APKs in step 4 too, if you have them. Neither I nor Artem had to do this, but there are many different ROMs out there, and we're trying to cover all bases. Ignore this step and only come back to it if something doesn't work later.
6. Reboot. Once you do, you should have no Gmail as far as Android is concerned.
7. You can try to install the Gmail 4.2 APK you downloaded at this point by tapping it in your favorite file explorer (move the APK to your device first, of course). If that doesn't work, or if you prefer ADB, fire up a command line and type adb install Gmail2.apk.
If you get an error message, you probably didn't delete all copies of Gmail. If you don't feel like playing with ADB for Step 7, I've also gotten it to work by just copying the APK to /data/app, but that's not as fool proof as "ADB install".
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All instructions taken from the original post, just posting them here to help you guys

The TI method worked wonderfully, thanks boys and girls.

Thank yo:thumbup:

TokedUp said:
Uninstall Gmail with TB.
REBOOT.
Install 4.2 Gmail
I had that same error at first too. You have to Reboot after uninstalling with TB before you install the new one
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Yep, worked now too. Thanks

Gotta lock this up,the new app is considered warez. Google doesn't want this being distributed.

Inverted gapps and apps

Here's a link to b-boy inverted apps
http://www.designrifts.com/teamblackedoutapp/category/blacked-out-apps/google-apps-black/
Thanks to b-boy
MikeyNick found this as another option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745830
Using play store,calendar, gmail and Google now
They way I install these are
1) name the app you're replacing ie. MMS.apk to MMS.apk.bak , also do the same for the matching odex file
2) copy the inverted app to system/ app and change permissions to rw-r-r
3) reboot
Note: may not work with jcases method of gaining root, my boot loader is unlocked
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thanks for this! Though I can't seem to get Gmail to install.. how did you go about getting rid of the system app? Titatium Backup doesn't seem to be doing the trick for me...
I haven't even begun to try any ones that require recovery.. just rooted my X and can't quite figure out to get into recovery easily.. is it as as simple as using Quick Boot? anyway to tell if it's in recovery without ADB?
thanks!

nonotechnology said:
thanks for this! Though I can't seem to get Gmail to install.. how did you go about getting rid of the system app? Titatium Backup doesn't seem to be doing the trick for me...
I haven't even begun to try any ones that require recovery.. just rooted my X and can't quite figure out to get into recovery easily.. is it as as simple as using Quick Boot? anyway to tell if it's in recovery without ADB?
thanks!
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I deleted it with an app like titanium backup. After that you just need to reboot your phone and installed the inverted APK and all is well.
This method works for just about all the system apps. Just remember to Make a backup before you start cutting away.
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Have you gotten the blacked out Email app (corporate email) to work? It won't work for me

corywf said:
Have you gotten the blacked out Email app (corporate email) to work? It won't work for me
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yep Email didn't work.
Unfortunately I stopped using Blackout apps because of a bug. Every time I would install any Blackout apps, my Hangouts would develop a weird scrolling bug (even if I didn't install blackout hangouts at all). On normal Hangouts when you type a message and send it, it should scroll to the very bottom. But when mine was bugged, it never scrolled after I typed a message, unless someone replied. I could scroll manually but still, drove me nuts. Reinstalling hangouts and it's lib dependance didn't fix it. Reverting blackout apps didn't fix it either. Tried wiping cache, dalvik, wiping hangouts data, nothing. I had to do RSD Lite complete clean flash to make it work properly again.
I really wish I could have them on, if it weren't for the hangouts bug.

Anybody find a dark MMS apk that still retains the square chat bubbles that the stock one has? I played around with every theme option for this one and I couldn't get it to match the stock app.
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_MetalHead_ said:
Anybody find a dark MMS apk that still retains the square chat bubbles that the stock one has? I played around with every theme option for this one and I couldn't get it to match the stock app.
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I believe you can change the style in mms settings. I have bubbles with side arrows
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flashallthetime said:
I believe you can change the style in mms settings. I have bubbles with side arrows
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It's not the same.

So, is there any way to do this on a verizon one (locked bootloader)? In my attempt to install the blacked out mms, I tried flashing the zip from stock recovery, but it failed to verify. Tried installing the Mms.apk from the zip via adb and pm, and it said INSTALL_FAILED_NO_CERTIFICATES
so then I signed it with a key as per android doc, and then I got INSTALL_FAILED_UID_CHANGED. so i figured out it was because the /data/data/com.android.mms was still hanging around. removed that, tried again and got INSTALL_FAILED_DEXOPT. That's where i stopped.
I'm starting to think i'll have to wait till there's safestrap for moto x. If not then let me know what i need to do!

MikeyNick said:
So, is there any way to do this on a verizon one (locked bootloader)? In my attempt to install the blacked out mms, I tried flashing the zip from stock recovery, but it failed to verify. Tried installing the Mms.apk from the zip via adb and pm, and it said INSTALL_FAILED_NO_CERTIFICATES
so then I signed it with a key as per android doc, and then I got INSTALL_FAILED_UID_CHANGED. so i figured out it was because the /data/data/com.android.mms was still hanging around. removed that, tried again and got INSTALL_FAILED_DEXOPT. That's where i stopped.
I'm starting to think i'll have to wait till there's safestrap for moto x. If not then let me know what i need to do!
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Just manually install it with any root explorer but before you replace your existing MMS apk , rename it to MMS.apk.bak. Change permission to rw-r-r and reboot.
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flashallthetime said:
Just manually install it with any root explorer but before you replace your existing MMS apk , rename it to MMS.apk.bak. Change permission to rw-r-r and reboot.
Sent on my Moto X
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Can you explain what you mean by "manually install it" ? If you mean clicking the apk file and and hitting install, that doesn't work for me. from Root Browser, with system mounted as read write, it just says "App did not install"
If I just copy to /system/app and change permissions, it doesn't actually install it. it's not listed as an app in my applications.
I did figure out that I can restore the titanium backup by mounting /system as read write and restoring the backup, so i have my messaging back, just really want to get blacked out working!
EDIT: another thing I tried was replacing the apk file in the titanium backup with the blacked out apk. That also did not work. Titanium backup just sits there spinning with "restoring app"

MikeyNick said:
Can you explain what you mean by "manually install it" ? If you mean clicking the apk file and and hitting install, that doesn't work for me. from Root Browser, with system mounted as read write, it just says "App did not install"
If I just copy to /system/app and change permissions, it doesn't actually install it. it's not listed as an app in my applications.
I did figure out that I can restore the titanium backup by mounting /system as read write and restoring the backup, so i have my messaging back, just really want to get blacked out working!
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Any chance you're using jcase's root method? You use any root file explorer , copy the MMS apk , go to system/app and change the existing MMS.app to MMS.apk.bak and also the odex mms file, then copy the inverted mms .apk and change the permissions to rw-r-r
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flashallthetime said:
Any chance you're using jcase's root method? You use any root file explorer , copy the MMS apk , go to system/app and change the existing MMS.app to MMS.apk.bak and also the odex mms file, then copy the inverted mms .apk and change the permissions to rw-r-r
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Okay, tried your way. It doesn't matter whether I remove Mms.apk, rename it to Mms.apk.bak, or straight overwrite it with the other. Every time the original Mms.apk leaves the /system/app folder, it is removed from the list of installed apps. The Messaging app literally disappears off the screen.
Yes, I used PwnMyMoto

MikeyNick said:
Okay, tried your way. It doesn't matter whether I remove Mms.apk, rename it to Mms.apk.bak, or straight overwrite it with the other. Every time the original Mms.apk leaves the /system/app folder, it is removed from the list of installed apps. The Messaging app literally disappears off the screen.
Yes, I used PwnMyMoto
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Yah, thought you're using pwnmymoto, I believe if you reboot it wipes r/w privledges? Can you do it through penmymoto. Sorry I'm frigging getting a headache. I just found out that some major dinaro, mula, cash that's owed to me I'm not going to see it, does anyone live near lake Mary Florida? I need you to brake some frigging legs, there's a 10‰ finders fee 400 bucks . I guess I'll have to put a lien on the property here in Toronto, just pissed
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flashallthetime said:
Yah, thought you're using pwnmymoto, I believe if you reboot it wipes r/w privledges? Can you do it through penmymoto. Sorry I'm frigging getting a headache. I just found out that some major dinaro, mula, cash that's owed to me I'm not going to see it, does anyone live near lake Mary Florida? I need you to brake some frigging legs, there's a 10‰ finders fee 400 bucks . I guess I'll have to put a lien on the property here in Toronto, just pissed
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I guess it was just that particular version. This one worked fine:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745830

MikeyNick said:
I guess it was just that particular version. This one worked fine:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745830
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Do you mind if I use the link you found in the op, gives people more options?
Sent on my Moto X

flashallthetime said:
Do you mind if I use the link you found in the op, gives people more options?
Sent on my Moto X
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Absolutely not, go for the gold!

MikeyNick said:
Absolutely not, go for the gold!
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Going to use it anyways
Sent on my Moto X

I might give this a try. Can you post up some screenshots? Thanks!
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eyeisdasteve said:
I might give this a try. Can you post up some screenshots? Thanks!
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Just follow the link in op, team blackout has pictures posted already
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[APP] 4.4.3 Google Dialer for stock. NO NOVA NEEDED

I extracted the 4.4.3 Google Dialer from the GSM variant of Eclipse v.3.3 Rom to see if it would work on stock as my dialer. To my surprise I found out that I can replace the stock dialer with this one. It also creates a shortcut in the app drawer directly to the new dialer and gets rid of the old one with close to no problems. So use the launcher of your choice, delete that Activity making widget App and get on with your life! This is the closest the stock Moto X has gotten to a full Google Dialer port.
This works on XT1058, XT1056, XT1053, XT1049, XT1060 but has not been confirmed on other variants (Yet. Let me know if this works on yours... I like to watch....) This may work on devices running 4.4.2+
Also, this probably does not activate Google Caller ID...
Prerequisites:
Root (duh)
Write Protection disabled
A root file explorer (I used ES File Explorer.... Just in case you were wondering)
A Moto X :good:
Bugs:
Probably not ART compatible (I don't use it so maybe someone could tell me)
Navigation soft keys may disappear (But I'm using Gravity Box for my keys so who knows...)
Installation:
1. Make a NANDROID!!!
2. Download this .apk file ---> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9utJpuCI7_EekU4OWtLTzg0dHM/edit?usp=sharing
3. Using a root file explorer: Copy over to system/priv-app and overwrite Dialer.apk (the stock one)((everything is going to be ok, just breathe))
4. Set permissions of the newly copied .apk to rw- r-- r--
5. Click on the .apk and install (not sure if this helps as it gives an "app not installed" message)
6. Reboot
7. Call your mother and tell her thank you for putting up with all your shenanigans over the years
If you run into force closes use this tutorial to help you
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Steps:
1) Download Dialer.apk
2) Open Titanium Backup and backup Dialer.apk
3) Open Root Explorer and Move Dialer.odex to the sdcard
4) Open Settings, goto Apps, All tab, select Dialer and Clear Cache
4) Open Root Explorer and Move|Copy downloaded Dialer.apk to system\priv-app\Dialer.apk and accept the overwrite (make sure the permissions are set to rw--r--r--, if not, press and hold the Dialer.apk and then select Permissions, set the proper permissions)
5) Reboot your phone and launch the Dialer, dial your own number, there should be no FC's (if there is a FC you didn't remove the Dialer.odex from system/priv-app or you didn't clear your Dialer cache)
If you screwed up and can't get Dialer working follow these steps to restore:
1) Panic
2) Don't Panic anymore
3) Open Titanium Backup and restore the Dialer.apk (It will be located at Google Dialer 1.1)
4) Open Root Explorer and Move Dialer.apk from system\app to system\priv-app\Dialer.apk and overwrite if it asks
5) Reboot your phone and launch the Dialer, dial your own number, there should be no FC's
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This is the first time I have EVER posted any mods or apps or anything so please be patient with me if any problems come up. And just like your grades in high school, it isn't my fault if YOU screwed this up by not following instructions.

I just installed the apk and it worked. It overwrote my current dialer and replaced it with this. I made a test call but don't know how it'll handle incoming calls. I was having issues with my stock dialer where I'd get force closes when someone called me and I missed it then I clicked their numbers and it would force close. Hopefully this fixed it.
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Outgoing/incoming calls work just fine. Slightly changes the in-call ui. Looks like call waiting is working too.

1ad_m12 said:
Outgoing/incoming calls work just fine. Slightly changes the in-call ui. Looks like call waiting is working too.
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Can you post a screenshot of the slightly changed in-call UI?
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sasokutenshin said:
Can you post a screenshot of the slightly changed in-call UI?
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Only thing I see changed is in-call dialer. Hence "slightly".
Edit: the DPI has been shrunk a bit too. Here are screenshots of the in call ui. The first two are the old dialer and the latter are the ones from the the new one.

[email protected] said:
I just installed the apk and it worked. It overwrote my current dialer and replaced it with this. I made a test call but don't know how it'll handle incoming calls. I was having issues with my stock dialer where I'd get force closes when someone called me and I missed it then I clicked their numbers and it would force close.
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I really hope this fixes the problem for you. I haven't had any problems over the last few days. Let me know if this keeps working for you!

1ad_m12 said:
I really hope this fixes the problem for you. I haven't had any problems over the last few days. Let me know if this keeps working for you!
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Yes it actually did! Thanks so much for posting this. I have been using it with no problems thus far.
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Incoming/outgoing working well so far! Much prettier too xt1056

theycallmetony said:
Incoming/outgoing working well so far! Much prettier too xt1056
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So this works on a CDMA device too... Most impressive

I'll be the brave soul that attempts to use this on the GSM developer edition model (XT1053)
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<Insert obligatory house burned down joke>
Finally got it working!
Steps:
1) Download Dialer.apk
2) Open Titanium Backup and backup Dialer.apk
3) Open Root Explorer and Move Dialer.odex to the sdcard
4) Open Settings, goto Apps, All tab, select Dialer and Clear Cache
4) Open Root Explorer and Move|Copy downloaded Dialer.apk to system\priv-app\Dialer.apk and accept the overwrite (make sure the permissions are set to rw--r--r--, if not, press and hold the Dialer.apk and then select Permissions, set the proper permissions)
5) Reboot your phone and launch the Dialer, dial your own number, there should be no force closes (if there is a force close, you didn't remove the Dialer.odex from system/priv-app or you didn't clear your Dialer cache)
If you screwed up and can't get Dialer working follow these steps to restore your original version:
1) Open Titanium Backup and restore the Dialer.apk (It will be located at Google Dialer 1.1)
2) Open Root Explorer and Move Dialer.apk from system\app to system\priv-app\Dialer.apk and overwrite if it asks
3) Reboot your phone and launch the Dialer, dial your own number, there should be no FC's

mastarifla said:
I'll be the brave soul that attempts to use this on the GSM developer edition model (XT1053)
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Doesn't work, force closes with the message...
"Unfortunately, Google Dialer has stopped."
The APK itself loaded up fine but when I hit call is when it force closed, I even tried multiple reboots and re-installing the apk and received the same error messages, oh well, thanks for trying!
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Thanks for trying!!!

mastarifla said:
I'll be the brave soul that attempts to use this on the GSM developer edition model (XT1053)
Edit:
<Insert obligatory house burned down joke>
Finally got it working!
Steps:
1) Download Dialer.apk
2) Open Titanium Backup and backup Dialer.apk
3) Open Root Explorer and Move Dialer.odex to the sdcard
4) Open Settings, goto Apps, All tab, select Dialer and Clear Cache
4) Open Root Explorer and Move|Copy downloaded Dialer.apk to system\priv-app\Dialer.apk and accept the overwrite (make sure the permissions are set to rw--r--r--, if not, press and hold the Dialer.apk and then select Permissions)
5) Reboot your phone and launch the Dialer, dial your own number, there should be no FC's (if there is a FC you didn't remove the Dialer.odex from system/priv-app or you didn't clear your Dialer cache)
If you screwed up and can't get Dialer working follow these steps to restore:
1) Panic
2) Don't Panic anymore
3) Open Titanium Backup and restore the Dialer.apk (It will be located at Google Dialer 1.1)
4) Open Root Explorer and Move Dialer.apk from system\app to system\priv-app\Dialer.apk and overwrite if it asks
5) Reboot your phone and launch the Dialer, dial your own number, there should be no FC's
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Works fine on my XT1053, installed using root explorer replacing the old dialer.

mastarifla said:
I'll be the brave soul that attempts to use this on the GSM developer edition model (XT1053)
Edit:
<Insert obligatory house burned down joke>
Finally got it working!
Steps:
1) Download Dialer.apk
2) Open Titanium Backup and backup Dialer.apk
3) Open Root Explorer and Move Dialer.odex to the sdcard
4) Open Settings, goto Apps, All tab, select Dialer and Clear Cache
4) Open Root Explorer and Move|Copy downloaded Dialer.apk to system\priv-app\Dialer.apk and accept the overwrite (make sure the permissions are set to rw--r--r--, if not, press and hold the Dialer.apk and then select Permissions, set the proper permissions)
5) Reboot your phone and launch the Dialer, dial your own number, there should be no FC's (if there is a FC you didn't remove the Dialer.odex from system/priv-app or you didn't clear your Dialer cache)
If you screwed up and can't get Dialer working follow these steps to restore:
1) Panic
2) Don't Panic anymore
3) Open Titanium Backup and restore the Dialer.apk (It will be located at Google Dialer 1.1)
4) Open Root Explorer and Move Dialer.apk from system\app to system\priv-app\Dialer.apk and overwrite if it asks
5) Reboot your phone and launch the Dialer, dial your own number, there should be no FC's
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Awesome... Good job getting this working on your device!

Seeing the quote chains makes me realize how indecisive I am when writing tutorials

Haha the first post is pretty much how you do it. If you've ever installed this dialer before it's pretty much the same process except for overwriting the old dialer. I just wonder why you ran into FC's.. At any rate I could add your contribution to the op

1ad_m12 said:
Haha the first post is pretty much how you do it. If you've ever installed this dialer before it's pretty much the same process except for overwriting the old dialer. I just wonder why you ran into FC's.. At any rate I could add your contribution to the op
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Right, I just wanted to provide an in-depth tutorial that tries to deter installation/repair questions
If you think it would be helpful to add it to the OP then I have no problems with it

Thanks SO MUCH! This is the first of these Google Dialer apps that doesn't constantly FC on my phone (rooted RW X). Everything just works.
YES!
Also, this does include Google Caller ID and "nearby places" but you can disable both.

nikolnieto said:
Thanks SO MUCH! This is the first of these Google Dialer apps that doesn't constantly FC on my phone (rooted RW X). Everything just works.
YES!
Also, this does include Google Caller ID and "nearby places" but you can disable both.
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I think it just says that Google Caller ID is on (for in-call reverse lookup of businesses, Google+ members, etc.) but it actually doesn't work because that feature is handled by Teleservice.apk in the Nexus and GPE roms. Our Teleservice.apk is different and doesn't do that (in fact, it's a pain in the butt to work with) and handles more basic functionality just like any other phone. I have tried to get it to install using different methods but it always blocks calls or FC's the systemui and phone. I'm still looking though!
As for "nearby places" (business search) this works completely as all of those functions are held within the dialer itself.

1ad_m12 said:
I think it just says that Google Caller ID is on (for in-call reverse lookup of businesses, Google+ members, etc.) but it actually doesn't work because that feature is handled by Teleservice.apk in the Nexus and GPE roms. Our Teleservice.apk is different and doesn't do that (in fact, it's a pain in the butt to work with) and handles more basic functionality just like any other phone. I have tried to get it to install using different methods but it always blocks calls or FC's the systemui and phone. I'm still looking though!
As for "nearby places" (business search) this works completely as all of those functions are held within the dialer itself.
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So if a business calls me, this will not find and display the caller ID like on a Nexus?
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phositadc said:
So if a business calls me, this will not find and display the caller ID like on a Nexus?
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No I do not think so. But u don't have many businesses calling me either