Hello,
This is my first guide. It's not my work but I thought I'd post it here as many people would find it useful. I found it somewhere in the sprint galaxy s3 forums a while back and I keep using it. It has worked on all the roms I have installed so far.
You will need a copy of the Google search apk with universal search. Here's my copy http://db.tt/Chg3ev9i
You will also need the app Root explorer found here https://play.google.com/store/apps/...utm_medium=organic&utm_term=root+explorer+apk I don't know if there is a free version or if file explorer with root access will work. I use Root explorer and it works. Anyways for the guide:
1. Open up root explorer and navigate to /system/app
2. Mount as R/W
3. Copy googlequicksearchbox_USA.apk and paste it somewhere safe as a backup.
4. Delete googlequicksearchbox_USA.apk from /system/app
5.paste the Google search apk from my dropbox into this folder /system/app and set the permissions to RW-R--R-- (if you don't know what it looks like, check the permissions on any other apk in this folder and make it look the same)
6. Remount folder as R/O
7.exit Root explorer app
8. Go to your settings>application manager>all and scroll down to Google search (not the one with the pic of a search bar. The one with the big "G" ) tap it and tap clear data (if this is not an option, don't worry about it)
9. Go back to Settings>application manager>all and scroll to googleservicesframework.apk, tap on it and tap clear data.
10. Reboot
11. Enjoy your universal search
If you like this guide please hit thanks
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I installed it like a normal APK
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Thanks for this.
salas2324 said:
I installed it like a normal APK
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You can do that but it will erase when you reboot. To make it stick, you have to do the full method
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Anyone else having trouble with the search widget after installing this?
JAYNO20 said:
Anyone else having trouble with the search widget after installing this?
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Solve this by long press menu at home screen to force search than hit the accept button at the prompt. Search widget should now work. Or just go to your apps and run search app and hit accept.
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Thank you so much for this. Made me so happy to have uni search back. F'n Apple and their stupid lawsuits over stuff they stole.
Thanks again and as always...
GOBEARS!
Universal search was keeping me on the LF2 base. While I may need a good reason to come off of LF2 at least now I know I have the option.
Thank you, thank you!
I had been trying an apk that was posted for use on my GTab 8.9, but it never worked on the S3. I consider the $4 for Root Explorer a small price to pay to get this functionality back where it belongs. Kudos!:good:
cell128 said:
You can do that but it will erase when you reboot. To make it stick, you have to do the full method
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I setup Tasker to reinstall it when ever I reboot, problem solved.
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For those of us on jelly bean (AT&T S3), would this process still be beneficial or does Google Now cover it all?
sjamie said:
For those of us on jelly bean (AT&T S3), would this process still be beneficial or does Google Now cover it all?
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You can easily tell local search is in Google Now, just search for an app you have in your app drawer using it. This was for ICS when Samsung removed local search.
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Related
Does anyone have a link or the apk for Facebook 1.3.1
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mjohnson4580 said:
Does anyone have a link or the apk for Facebook 1.3.1
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It's in the market.
mjohnson4580 said:
Does anyone have a link or the apk for Facebook 1.3.1
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hahaha he cant be serious
playya said:
hahaha he cant be serious
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Besides 1.3.2 is out now
mrmomoman said:
Besides 1.3.2 is out now
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Maybe he likes the old version.? Who knows..
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I'm having an issue with Facebook not updating from the market, I'm running the last Fresh Rom.
If anyone can help me by droping the facebook.apk file, maybe if I run the file from my sd card it could work.
Did you try uninstalling FB and then download from the market? I has a similar issue and this worked for me.
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sombdy, it's not leting me uninstal facebook, tell how to do it in another way, thanks for the help.
The Rubenator said:
sombdy, it's not leting me uninstal facebook, tell how to do it in another way, thanks for the help.
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Download ES File Explorer.
Once installed hit Menu -> Settings
Then scroll to bottom and select Root options.
Check both Root Explorer and Mount File System
You may be prompted with an SU request, allow.
Hit back twice to get to folder directory.
It will probably be at the SDCARD root.
Hit the " / " icon, top left, this will get too the root area of your phone memory (or whatever its called)
Find the system folder, tap it.
Find the app folder, tap it.
Find the Facebook.apk file, long press and hold it, then select delete.
Reboot phone
go to market, download/install latest facebook.apk
something along those lines.
Perfect, thank you guys it work perfect that way, ijust finish downloading the 1.3.2 version.
Simple mod for those who don't use the search button all too often. You will need to have root permissions and ADB. This is not a rooting tutorial nor is it an ADB tutorial.
1. Download the two attached files.
2. Change the file extension to .kl
3. Push files to /system/usr/keylayout/
4. Reboot
When screen is on long press search and the camera app will launch.
Now, to figure out how to use the search button as a capture button once in the camera app
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nonmindo said:
Now, to figure out how to use the search button as a capture button once in the camera app
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did you try pressing the search button again while in the camera app?
xREVOx said:
did you try pressing the search button again while in the camera app?
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I didn't install the mod it didn't specifically state it did capture too, I thought it was just a remap from the search App to camera App... judging by your reply, I'm now assuming that it does both launch and capture pics....if so...sweeeeeet, ill login and click "thanks" on my puter
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nonmindo said:
I didn't install the mod it didn't specifically state it did capture too, I thought it was just a remap from the search App to camera App... judging by your reply, I'm now assuming that it does both launch and capture pics....if so...sweeeeeet, ill login and click "thanks" on my puter
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yep, does both.
nonmindo said:
I didn't install the mod it didn't specifically state it did capture too, I thought it was just a remap from the search App to camera App... judging by your reply, I'm now assuming that it does both launch and capture pics....if so...sweeeeeet, ill login and click "thanks" on my puter
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Can't you hit thanks from your phone?
xREVOx said:
yep, does both.
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Lovely...
Extra thanx
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smashpunks said:
Can't you hit thanks from your phone?
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Not from the xda app...at least not yet, but I logged in and gave him thanks both on the op and the reply stating it does indeed include the capture option....
Thanks again for the great mod, I was looking forward to this mod and you popped one out pretty quickly, I'm starting to agree with everyone else that this phone is not only wicked fast, but the dev for it is too!! Soooooo glad I no longer gave my vibrant, I had that stuck on touchwiz for 2mo before any decent mods came out
how can i return to defalt without wipe, please help
avalonreid said:
how can i return to defalt without wipe, please help
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originals attached.
Good job, really useful
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Any chances that it works for the O2x as well?
TsunKit said:
Any chances that it works for the O2x as well?
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if you can send me the contents of the /system/usr/keylayout folder i can double check.
xREVOx said:
Simple mod for those who don't use the search button all too often. You will need to have root permissions and ADB. This is not a rooting tutorial nor is it an ADB tutorial.
1. Download the two attached files.
2. Change the file extension to .kl
3. Push files to /system/usr/keylayout/
4. Reboot
When screen is on long press search and the camera app will launch.
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Don't need ADB - Root Explorer handles it OK.
Had to download on computer, do 2. above, copy to device through USB connection, and move to 3. with Root Explorer. Then 4.
gaww said:
Don't need ADB - Root Explorer handles it OK.
Had to download on computer, do 2. above, copy to device through USB connection, and move to 3. with Root Explorer. Then 4.
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You can do everything through root explorer.
hah2110 said:
You can do everything through root explorer.
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Yes you can!! Great mod!!
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For those who don't know what you're replacing, if you long press the search button on an unmodified phone, it launches Voice Search. Just thought that should be mentioned here.
BTW, long pressing the menu key does nothing in stock. Is it possible to have that one launch camera instead of search? I use voice search in the car.
r4d14n7 said:
For those who don't know what you're replacing, if you long press the search button on an unmodified phone, it launches Voice Search. Just thought that should be mentioned here.
BTW, long pressing the menu key does nothing in stock. Is it possible to have that one launch camera instead of search? I use voice search in the car.
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I didn't post detailed instructions for a reason. Someone who applies this mod clearly understands what he/she is doing. This replaces functionality of the search button to act as a camera button.
Long pressing menu has to be a feature in the rom, and not a simple remapping of buttons.
I tried it on the o2x and it launches the mirror app?
When i do the process through root explorer, i get a message that says the file system is read only. What am i doing wrong?
nvm, i figured it out
A while ago I downloaded an app called poke pal donate. It was a paid app for the Pokemon games where you count effort values. It's been taken off the market now and I have a new phone. My old phone's digitizer is cracked if that makes a difference. How do I get it on my new phone? Thanks and have a good day.
you can try Total Commander for Android (search Google for it).
this allows you to browser apps by name and copy apk files to where you want.
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Use adb with old phone
adb pull /data/name of app
New phone
Adb push /data/name of app
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Use astro to backup and then send with Bluetooth
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hatefuel19 said:
Use adb with old phone
adb pull /data/name of app
New phone
Adb push /data/name of app
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Thanks for all the replies. Could someone link me to how to adb?
Simple
Install ES file explorer....open it go to setting -> go to root setting, enable upto root.
close setting. click back -> open data folder -> apps folder
you will find all downloaded apps here....just long press on the app & share it via bluetooth..
simple...
Just install app share on your mobile and share via Bluetooth.
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http://www.mediafire.com/?m7mu6pdt0b63dul
Working great on my AOKP rom.
Pre-reqs: Google Play Store account, Android phone with a mic, apps from unknown sources checked. Also, you will likely need an ICS rom. YMMV if you are on a different Android OS.
1) Download the .rar file from the link.
2) Download ES File Explorer from the Play Store.
3) Open ES File Explorer.
4) Using ES File Explorer, navigate to wherever you downloaded the .rar.
5) Click on the downloaded .rar file.
6) Will open in ES File Explorers in-app ES Zip Explorer.
7) Click on the .apk file.
8) When it asks if you want to install, select install.
9) Voila, there will be the icon in the app drawer, or you can long hold the search button.
Article on the S Voice on the Galaxy Nexus: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/05/20/full-hands-on-with-samsungs-s-voice-for-the-galaxy-s-iii/
For those having trouble with the voiceback, here's something from the article:
Every left-pointing speech bubble you see in the pictures (except for "Say 'Hi Galaxy'" and the initial "What would you like to do") are read aloud with a Text To Speech engine. There's no TTS built in, it uses whatever you have on your phone, which in my case is the dreary default Google TTS. Maybe the GSIII comes with something nicer.
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I'd like to try it, not sure how to install a rar. file time to do some searching.
jmoss1972 said:
I'd like to try it, not sure how to install a rar. file time to do some searching.
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Installing a rar?? You've to extract it na??!!
Lol I figured it out
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so i cant figure out how to install this... any help would be appreciated! thanks in advance
Deputy13 said:
so i cant figure out how to install this... any help would be appreciated! thanks in advance
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I havent personally looked at it but I'm assuming its an apk in a rar file. Download the rar on computer, open it, plug in your phone, open your system/app folder, put it in there, disconnect your phone, use a root explorer to go to that same app folder, click the apk and install it
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This thread has the apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26294496
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Thanks guys for the help still fairly new to all this. got the roms and kernel flashing and all that down pat.
For those having trouble, its in a rar file. Use es file explorer and you can open the rar and install the apk directly from inside the app. You don't need to use the computer to extract it.
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Can someone please do a step-by-step?
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Crinkypops said:
Can someone please do a step-by-step?
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Pre-reqs: Google Play Store account, Android phone with a mic, apps from unknown sources checked. Also, you will likely need an ICS rom. YMMV if you are on a different Android OS.
1) Download the .rar file from the link.
2) Download ES File Explorer from the Play Store.
3) Open ES File Explorer.
4) Using ES File Explorer, navigate to wherever you downloaded the .rar.
5) Click on the downloaded .rar file.
6) Will open in ES File Explorers in-app ES Zip Explorer.
7) Click on the .apk file.
8) When it asks if you want to install, select install.
9) Voila, there will be the icon in the app drawer, or you can long hold the search button.
I got it installed, but it just force closes on me. I am running AOKP Uniporn if that's an issue.
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Here is an apk (removed)
Skip the set up or it fc on you if you already did the set up clear app data and your good to go
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I got it working but mine is a mute or something and won't talk to me
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jmoss1972 said:
I got it working but mine is a mute or something and won't talk to me
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It doesn't talk part of the things that won't work for us.
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Bubonic78 said:
It doesn't talk part of the things that won't work for us.
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That weird for you guys.... i did the one the op provided and i am on nun's aokp and i hear voices fine. If i open certain apps and such it force closes, but for me mostly it runs great.
Works pretty well on my Infuse running CM9. I don't hear it talk as others have reported but it's cool. Not sure how useful it will be but I like the direction we're heading.
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Sometimes it'll talk and sometimes it won't. I think it needs more files from the S3. I know it works for sure if you ask for the weather. That's when it'll sound like a depressed Siri. Might be because I live in a rainy city, so the weather is always depressing.
I have only tried using it to open a few apps but it looks like we need the specific S3 app for it to work properly. Taking a picture does not work, opening the camera does not work. But you can get it to check facebook, open facebook, and open the calculator.
Here is a modded version of S Voice.
http://db.tt/EC9DtiFH
Have fun :thumbup:
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whats include in your moded version?
Hi all heres the latest google playstore
3.9.16
Download: http://beta.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390135922294521859
Google just started rolling out an updated Google Play Store version 3.9.16 that follows the previous version 3.8.17 from August. Good news, everyone - we've already got our hands on the APK for you to install manually thanks to our loyal tipsters.
What's New
The most notable and immediately apparent new feature is the long overdue ability to remove apps you've previously downloaded from the All Apps list. If you like to try a lot of apps, that list is likely very cluttered. With the new Google Play, you can trim it to your heart's content.
Update #1: You can multi-select by long-pressing any app in the list and then tapping more apps, then delete them all in one go (added 2 new screenshots demonstrating it).
Update #2: The new Play Store now keeps track of your location in lists, including My Apps and All Apps, so when you click into an app and back, it drops you into the same spot. I had variable luck with this, and it didn't seem to work in All Apps at first, but I just reproduced it on both the EVO LTE and the Nexus 7. Brilliant.
Update #3: The notification icon that shows up when you have app updates has changed, and notifications are now expandable. I've added more screenshots showing the differences.
The size of the Play Store APK actually went down, so Google must have trimmed some extra fat. We're still digging through everything
Thanks androidpolice
Finally! I wonder though.. will it decrease app download amounts? Obviously if people remove it, it wasn't something they liked..
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Saw this on AP and downloaded the apk. Installed it on both my Sensation and N7 and works fine. I can trim down my old files! Yay!
kpjimmy said:
Saw this on AP and downloaded the apk. Installed it on both my Sensation and N7 and works fine. I can trim down my old files! Yay!
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Brilliant so it is
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works fine on myhtc desire , can now trim that long list done to what i only use
does it work on jb rom?..
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ra6 said:
does it work on jb rom?..
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Yes but you have to put in system/app and set permissions if you dont know how wait a few days because google will push it to all phones and you wont need to do a thing. :thumbup::thumbup:
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Thanks! Working on GB Xperia Ray!
Those who don't know how to install this :
[email protected] said:
Yes but you have to put in system/app and set permissions if you dont know how wait a few days because google will push it to all phones and you wont need to do a thing. :thumbup::thumbup:
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Installing the APK as usual also works just fine.
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What happens if you have the same Google account on 2 devices and have an app on 1 but not the other and you remove the app from the device that doesn't have the app installed?
What happens if you delete a purchased app? Do you have to pay for it again if you want to re-install it later?
working perfect..
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I'll wait for the inverted one.
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lexluthor said:
What happens if you have the same Google account on 2 devices and have an app on 1 but not the other and you remove the app from the device that doesn't have the app installed?
What happens if you delete a purchased app? Do you have to pay for it again if you want to re-install it later?
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Can't answer the first one, but I just uninstalled a paid app to test for you. When I searched afterwards, it shows up as a purchased app, so I think you'll be good on that front.
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Now all they need to do is update their website for that capability
I'm on paranoid android 2.2 rom on my Nexus 7, I have gapps ending in "26" installed, which I believe are the gapps from August, and installing this gives me an error message "conflicting signatures".....I don't even have the play store under "downloaded" apps like you would normally find it, but it is under the "all" tab. It was suggested that I rename the apk to "phonesky" and copy it to system/apps, I don't even see "phonesky" anywhere in the files, it's not on my Nexus 7. Can someone please help me out of the know what I can do to get this installed? It's so baffling that a simple apk won't install.
I would appreciate any help at all. Thank You.
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dirtyhamster73 said:
I'm on paranoid android 2.2 rom on my Nexus 7, I have gapps ending in "26" installed, which I believe are the gapps from August, and installing this gives me an error message "conflicting signatures".....I don't even have the play store under "downloaded" apps like you would normally find it, but it is under the "all" tab. It was suggested that I rename the apk to "phonesky" and copy it to system/apps, I don't even see "phonesky" anywhere in the files, it's not on my Nexus 7. Can someone please help me out of the know what I can do to get this installed? It's so baffling that a simple apk won't install.
I would appreciate any help at all. Thank You.
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U have to use a file manager with root permissions e.g root explorer and copy the app bring it to system/app and delete the old playstore app and then paste the new one there and long press it and set permissions as follows;
Xxx
X**
X**
^^this wont make sense untill u see it yourself
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[email protected] said:
Hi all heres the latest google playstore
3.9.16
Download: http://beta.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390135922294521859
HOW TO INSTALL:
U have to use a file manager with root permissions e.g root explorer and copy the app bring it to system/app and delete the old playstore app and then paste the new one there and long press it and set permissions as follows;
Xxx
X**
X**
^^this wont make sense untill u see it yourself
SOME USERS REPORTED THAT... You can install over the last app but if that does not work use the above method
Google just started rolling out an updated Google Play Store version 3.9.16 that follows the previous version 3.8.17 from August. Good news, everyone - we've already got our hands on the APK for you to install manually thanks to our loyal tipsters.
What's New
The most notable and immediately apparent new feature is the long overdue ability to remove apps you've previously downloaded from the All Apps list. If you like to try a lot of apps, that list is likely very cluttered. With the new Google Play, you can trim it to your heart's content.
Update #1: You can multi-select by long-pressing any app in the list and then tapping more apps, then delete them all in one go (added 2 new screenshots demonstrating it).
Update #2: The new Play Store now keeps track of your location in lists, including My Apps and All Apps, so when you click into an app and back, it drops you into the same spot. I had variable luck with this, and it didn't seem to work in All Apps at first, but I just reproduced it on both the EVO LTE and the Nexus 7. Brilliant.
Update #3: The notification icon that shows up when you have app updates has changed, and notifications are now expandable. I've added more screenshots showing the differences.
The size of the Play Store APK actually went down, so Google must have trimmed some extra fat. We're still digging through everything
Thanks androidpolice
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[email protected] said:
U have to use a file manager with root permissions e.g root explorer and copy the app bring it to system/app and delete the old playstore app and then paste the new one there and long press it and set permissions as follows;
Xxx
X**
X**
^^this wont make sense untill u see it yourself
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You're a saint!!!!!! Thank You for the very clear, and detailed instructions. I appreciate it! Now, I renamed it "phonesky", as the other play store file I replaced was named that....that ok You think? Thank You again....I can finally go and delete 4 yrs worth of apps
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Ok....it's force closing, I can't delete anything, install anything, it just immediately force closes...ugh!
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dirtyhamster73 said:
You're a saint!!!!!! Thank You for the very clear, and detailed instructions. I appreciate it! Now, I renamed it "phonesky", as the other play store file I replaced was named that....that ok You think? Thank You again....I can finally go and delete 4 yrs worth of apps
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Ok....it's force closing, I can't delete anything, install anything, it just immediately force closes...ugh!
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Reboot and if problem persists follow steps again.. Hit the thanks button
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[email protected] said:
Reboot and if problem persists follow steps again.. Hit the thanks button
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Thanks, I've already rebooted, cleared caches, blah blah blah.....I'll redo the steps. I hit the "thanks" a while ago, is it not showing? I hit it again but the "action was denied".....anyway, it's been hit
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