So today I got a new Xperia Arc S from my uncle that was rooted and flashed with a custom ROM and Kernel.
The problem is, the most important system apps are missing, Internet and Play store .
I searched around a bit and found the apk's and the guide said to just put them in /system/app which I did using ES file explorer but after I restarted the phone the apps are not installed and do not appear on the App list.
Could anyone help me or tell me how to install system apps?
For the moment I can download apps from my other phone and bluetooth them across.
Hi,
i recommend root Explorer lite.
Then copy the file(s) to /system/app . Then click long on the file and choose permissions. Then set it to
rw-r-r.
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Ok, I have a rooted Charge running Eclipse Rom
I have downloaded some apk's & placed them on my sd card (buddies now, Samsung weather widget & a couple of other stock ones)
How do I get them from my sd card to system/app??
markkitos said:
Ok, I have a rooted Charge running Eclipse Rom
I have downloaded some apk's & placed them on my sd card (buddies now, Samsung weather widget & a couple of other stock ones)
How do I get them from my sd card to system/app??
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If they are not system app, you can download 'appinstaller" by FunTrigger and browse to the apk and install. If system app, you can use "root explore" or "ES File Explorer" from the Market and drop the apk in /Sytem/app/
Good luck.
You should just be able to click on them with Root Explorer to install them. If installation fails, just push them to /system/app with Root Explorer.
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kvswim said:
You should just be able to click on them with Root Explorer to install them. If installation fails, just push them to /system/app with Root Explorer.
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it wouldn't install the system apps. I tried to move & copy to the system/app but it said it was a read only file
I really want the buddies now & samsung weather widget but can't figure out how to move them
markkitos said:
it wouldn't install the system apps. I tried to move & copy to the system/app but it said it was a read only file
I really want the buddies now & samsung weather widget but can't figure out how to move them
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You have to mount /system/app as read/write. If you're using Root Explorer, tap the "Mount R/W" button at the top of the /system/app directory. If you're using another file explorer, you should be able to find an option to do it, but I don't know any of the other ones personally.
Thanks Guys
This is why I love XDA!!!
Some apks will not install with this rom tho like the samsung music player
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whattheh said:
Some apks will not install with this rom tho like the samsung music player
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they're probably not compatible with his modified framework etc... there is/was same issue on Infinity with stock Samsung widgets and a few touchwiz4 ones
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I have an Alcatel OT 918A (gingerbread 2.3.6, kernel version 2.6.35.7) that I just rooted, but unfortunately while trying to remove bloatware I accidentally deleted the live wallpaper launcher & now I can't open the live wallpaper gallery. help anyone?
Also in trying to remove the bloatware from the phone I keep gettin the message "cannot remove system app. failed to locate the apk file." Is there anyway to get around this?
search google for the name of the app you deleted (eg. livewallpaper.apk or whatever it was called)
and use root explorer/root browser lite or any other root file manager, go to system/app, mount as r/w (in top right corner) and long press the app you wish to delete
alkspo said:
search google for the name of the app you deleted (eg. livewallpaper.apk or whatever it was called)
and use root explorer/root browser lite or any other root file manager, go to system/app, mount as r/w (in top right corner) and long press the app you wish to delete
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....dude i love you forever! titanium backup pro wasn't working for me but root explorer worked like a charm! THANK YOU!! :laugh:
I'm searching for the app i deleted now
ok so i found a livewallpaperpicker.apk online but even after copying it to the system/app folder & changing the permissions it still wont work. help?
glad to be of help
maybe the livewallpaper picker varies by different devices, what phone do you have and what rom are you using? i assume stock (one that came with phone) as you just rooted
alkspo said:
glad to be of help
maybe the livewallpaper picker varies by different devices, what phone do you have and what rom are you using? i assume stock (one that came with phone) as you just rooted
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yep. stock rom for the Alcatel OT 918A. i have a friend who has the same phone. is there a way to copy the apk on his & get it on mine?
rizzle2k said:
yep. stock rom for the Alcatel OT 918A. i have a friend who has the same phone. is there a way to copy the apk on his & get it on mine?
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Tell the friend to upload the apk on his dropbox or a google online account.or if he is nearby use bluetooth!!! Use root explorer to share files
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loneagl said:
Tell the friend to upload the apk on his dropbox or a google online account.or if he is nearby use bluetooth!!! Use root explorer to share files
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Thanks much. I'll try it
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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Hi everyone,
I'm sort of like new here, I had a problem entering download mode after flashing xbsall's ics ported rom, that's solved now due to some users posting threads with the same problem. Thank you
I noticed that no one is talking about the 3D Converter not working properly, I tried Angry Birds 1 (Space didnt have 3d functionalities under GB and Star Wars appears to be going the same way, I think Rovio is planning on realeasing another trilogy on the 3DS and that is why they took away 3D functionalities for smartphones).
Anyway, Angry birds 1 3D functionalities were not working properly under the 3D converter so I decided to delete the application through root uninstaller in order to be able to install the GB HRZ.apk version. While I was trying to do that, before being able to touch the uninstall feature, I noticed the root uninstaller did something and it deleted the application but in a wrong way. I was not able to install the HRZ.apk posted inside an xda thread because the system was telling me that it was going to replace a system application, bla bla bla and after going for its installation, it gave me the message that the application was not installed.
Through root explorer I deleted every single com.lge.lge3dconverter / hrz file and folder I could find, I cleaned the dalvic cache feature through the ram booster program and after all that, the system was still telling me the same thing as before when I tried to install the HRZ.apk GB app.
What can I do in order to be able to have a perfectly functional 3D Converter application for my games like I had it when I was using the GB rom? :crying:
Thank you in advance...
U cant install (Most of the time) an system app just by clicking on the . apk like a normal app. you have to use a root explorer an copy your app to the folder /system/app and then set permission to it like the other apps in that folder. then you have to reboot
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lzzar said:
U cant install (Most of the time) an system app just by clicking on the . apk like a normal app. you have to use a root explorer an copy your app to the folder /system/app and then set permission to it like the other apps in that folder. then you have to reboot
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Thank you...
I did what you said, I put the HRZ.apk inside the system / app folder through the root explorer program, checked very single permission available and proceeded with the installation through the root explorer program and the same thing happned:crying: it told me app not installed
If you or anyone has any other idea I'm willing to try...
mdn30 said:
Thank you...
I did what you said, I put the HRZ.apk inside the system / app folder through the root explorer program, checked very single permission available and proceeded with the installation through the root explorer program and the same thing happned:crying: it told me app not installed
If you or anyone has any other idea I'm willing to try...
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adb install nameofapp.apk in debug mode.
Sorry didnt realise it was a system file adb install won't work.
adb push HRZ.apk /system/app
kidkoala_uk said:
adb install nameofapp.apk in debug mode.
Sorry didnt realise it was a system file adb install won't work.
adb push HRZ.apk /system/app
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Could you give me a link or instructions on how to use the adb program in order to be able to install the HRZ.apk file?
I keep reading and reading about the abd installation over the internet but nothing concrete...
Thanks...
mdn30;3477323 iproceeded with the installation through the root explorer program and the same thing happned:crying: it told me app not installed
If you or anyone has any other idea I'm willing to try...[/QUOTE said:
U don't install system apps! when you have put your apk in the/ system/app DON'T click on it just reboot and you should see your app in the launcher. D
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lzzar said:
U don't install system apps! when you have put your apk in the/ system/app DON'T click on it just reboot and you should see your app in the launcher. D
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Thank you, I did what you said, I put the HRZ.apk GB app inside the /system/app and rebooted the phone, nothing happened, I do not *know what launcher are you talking about...sorry for that.
I did something else too, I put the HRZ.apk inside the /system/apps/boot (or bootloader cant remember) folder and managed to see it inside the Application manager app listed as needing an update (maybe its still detecting the ICS 3d converter app badly uninstalled as installed). I tried to update the app and it gave me an error.
Do you or anyone have or has the xbsall's ics 3d converter apk ? If so, can you put that apk version available here as a download, please?
I know it was the one that was giving me problems but if the system is not letting me install the GB 3.0 version, I need the one that came with the rom in order to see if there is another way to fix the problem...
Thank you and thank you guys for your help...
I put KK launcher in my ROM.But,when i installed the ROM..A message apperared KK Launcher has crashed.Because it was not a system app,I dont really know that the reason for this crash is due to its lack of system permissions.
please help,i want to create a ROM.
Your Device Should Be Rooted!!
Go to Root Explorer and copy the apk file of launcher in system/app/
Or use link2sd.....
coolsuper13 said:
I put KK launcher in my ROM.But,when i installed the ROM..A message apperared KK Launcher has crashed.Because it was not a system app,I dont really know that the reason for this crash is due to its lack of system permissions.
please help,i want to create a ROM.
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If u found the system/app method diddicult or cant do that way just install link2sd and the app then open link2sd then in option of the app convert it into system app ..............
Is your ROM deodexed? In particular, is your APK deodexed?
If so, decompile the APK. Search for a lib folder.
If there is, rejoice. If there isn't I can't help any further apart from finding a different launcher.
Okay, assuming your APK is deodexed(which it probably is) and has a lib folder, open the lib folder. Open the armeabi folder within. Copy all the libs inside to your ROM's /system/lib. Zip all, flash.
Do post the result. If any anomalies pop up, do post here as well.
Use link2sd . In the option there is one that is convert into system app. U can easily make anyapp into system app
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not sure if it matters but there is also the system/priv-app folder..
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