DISCLAIMER: I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE...BE SURE TO BACKUP BEFORE U BEGIN!
First and foremost thanks to @xperiacle for originally porting this version of multiwindow from the NOTE 10.1 JB leak...i'll be the first to admit that i am NOT a dev so basically this a just a hack job to enable the 5 layout mod for the N5100/5110 as well as several other samsung devices.
UPDATE V2: The phablet mode force close has been fixed which was the only real issue...please note that i may need to create a separate version for the N511x so please test and report
U MUST BE USING A DEODEXED ROM TO INSTALL THIS MOD!
TABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. install busybox
2. download an alternative launcher (i personally use apex)
3. install mode switcher app by @xperiacle & switch to tablet mode (link below...may also need to switch to alternative multiwindow mode)
4. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
5. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
6. reboot and enjoy!
PHABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. Edit your build prop by adding the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 to the bottom of the file
2. download an alternative launcher (I personally use apex)
3. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
4. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
5. reboot and enjoy!
KNOWN ISSUES
1. minimized apps will appear as huge icons (latest MJ2 MAY fix this but not sure)
2. help button will force close systemui
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304228
^NOTE 8 MODE SWITCHER
View attachment N5100MultiWindowModV2.zip
^MULTIWINDOW MOD V2 (this zip is labeled N5100 but has been confirmed working on the N5110 as well)
reserved for screenshots
if someone would be willing to provide me with some screenshots that would be great...thx in advance
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
if someone would be willing to provide me with some screenshots that would be great...thx in advance
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Do you mean running you greatest mod?
fantasmanegro said:
Do you mean running you greatest mod?
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yes...a shot of the menu open with icons showing as well as a pic of each of the 4 different layouts would be cool
Tablet mode
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Status bar modded with layouts
3 windows layout
cascading layout
sorry, system ui is crashing in every screen shot... so, for today is the best i can do in the tablet XD
i will really appreciate if you can make a mod for bmc9 firmware while the official update arrives for us...
great mod...
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Bugs:
Installing from play store system ui will crash
Pixlr express not working here
First start system ui crash
Connecting to pc with usb system ui crash
Downloading with opera browser system ui crash at the end of download
In opera browser address bar "dissappear"
wifi icon not showing signal level, just send and receive arrows
I guess that's all for today...
My tablet Is using bmc9 stock firmware with cwr and is rooted ...
fantasmanegro said:
Bugs:
Installing from play store system ui will crash
Pixlr express not working here
First start system ui crash
Connecting to pc with usb system ui crash
Downloading with opera browser system ui crash at the end of download
In opera browser address bar "dissappear"
wifi icon not showing signal level, just send and receive arrows
I guess that's all for today...
My tablet Is using bmc9 stock firmware with cwr and is rooted ...
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yeah, you DEFINTELY shouldn't be having that many issues...i would advise that u update your tab to MF2 or try a different dpi (had another user in our forums say he had to change his)
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
yeah, you DEFINTELY shouldn't be having that many issues...i would advise that u update your tab to MF2 or try a different dpi (had another user in our forums say he had to change his)
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What's the recommend dpi?
By the way, will your mod works with civato mf2 custom rom?
fantasmanegro said:
What's the recommend dpi?
By the way, will your mod works with civato mf2 custom rom?
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not sure for u guys but i would try 176/177 and 213 (since thats the default)...yes it SHOULD work with that rom but it will probably kill some of the customizations
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
First and foremost thanks to @xperiacle for originally porting this version of multiwindow from the NOTE 10.1 JB leak...i'll be the first to admit that i am NOT a dev so basically this a just a hack job to enable the 5 layout mod for the N5100/5110 as well as several other samsung devices. I will offer 2 versions, one with the default button order and one with them reversed...this mod CAN be used in phablet mode but keep in mind that the system ui will force close EVERY time u unlock your screen (it will work fine after that) so u either need to disable the lockscreen or use the mod in tablet mode which is the preferred method. Yes, there are a few issues but nothing i would consider to be a deal breaker...since i don't actually own a NOTE 8 (i have a P6200 which uses the same files) I will be depending upon u guys for feedback
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS (u MUST be using a deodexed rom...if u want to still use phablet mode then u can skip to step 4)
1. install busybox
2. download an alternative launcher (i personally use apex)
3. install mode switcher app by @xperiacle & switch to tablet mode (link below...may also need to switch to alternative multiwindow mode)
4. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
5. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
6. reboot and enjoy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304228
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^DEFAULT BUTTON ORDER
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^REVERSE BUTTON ORDER
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"com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml I dont have this file and now in phablet mode notification bar is gone
tricktaylor said:
"com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml I dont have this file and now in phablet mode notification bar is gone
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I'm assuming you're using alternative mode or u have previously deleted it...if not then don't worry about it because u don't want it there anyway
As far as the notification bar missing u will need to add the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 to the bottom of your build prop...I apologize for leaving this out of the instructions and will go edit my post now
After lots of systemui FCs (mainly happened after a new notification is about to appear or disappear, maybe some resources were lost here), I have to roll back to original systemui.apk. I'm using chinese stock no-deodexed rom, the one comes with the device.
After that, something strange happened...
I didn't have a dalvik cache rebuild of clear up after switched back to the systemui.apk and odex of original stock firmware, so the system made some funny changes to the dex file in the cache.
And now I lost the menu soft button on the status bar (the patched systemui.apk provided here did the same. The menu button is still there, but does nothing), but gained resizable docked window, an even better version of multi-window implementation for me. (Before all this, I had to be careful with floating windows, as they were really "floats" and dragged out the docked space and changed to some strange dimensions)
Maybe some code parts of this function (mini-app style launch pad and multiwindow layout manager) was build in Note 8.0's system, but separated in different modules compared to Note 10.1 or II, as I discovered resourses of resizing controls of docked windows resides in flashbarservice.apk. I didn't check the code for it as I'm not a real developer, sorry.
So maybe someone could really make a "organ transplant operation", isolates the core part of mini-app style launch pad and window layout manager from Note 10.1's systemui.apk, and adapt it for use with Note 8.0's "internal organs" as Note 8.0 may already has all the necessary parts for this kind of multiwindow handling.
Ryuquen said:
After lots of systemui FCs (mainly happened after a new notification is about to appear or disappear, maybe some resources were lost here), I have to roll back to original systemui.apk. I'm using chinese stock no-deodexed rom, the one comes with the device.
After that, something strange happened...
I didn't have a dalvik cache rebuild of clear up after switched back to the systemui.apk and odex of original stock firmware, so the system made some funny changes to the dex file in the cache.
And now I lost the menu soft button on the status bar (the patched systemui.apk provided here did the same. The menu button is still there, but does nothing), but gained resizable docked window, an even better version of multi-window implementation for me. (Before all this, I had to be careful with floating windows, as they were really "floats" and dragged out the docked space and changed to some strange dimensions)
Maybe some code parts of this function (mini-app style launch pad and multiwindow layout manager) was build in Note 8.0's system, but separated in different modules compared to Note 10.1 or II, as I discovered resourses of resizing controls of docked windows resides in flashbarservice.apk. I didn't check the code for it as I'm not a real developer, sorry.
So maybe someone could really make a "organ transplant operation", isolates the core part of mini-app style launch pad and window layout manager from Note 10.1's systemui.apk, and adapt it for use with Note 8.0's "internal organs" as Note 8.0 may already has all the necessary parts for this kind of multiwindow handling.
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yeah, the force close issue is weird because i haven't had ANY but to be honest i think the biggest part of the trick is a fresh install with the latest firmware. Before i did that i was having a few issues myself...i know its a pain but it was DEFINITELY worth it so i guess i'm gonna have to suggest that in the op.
as far as that new multiindow mode...that's what i was using before i got the 5 layout functionality working. It's actually based off of the dpi but certain values break the "snap" function...otherwise it's done the same exact way @xperiacle explained in the "another multiwindow mode" and is essentially what his switcher app does (it probably just doesn't set proper dpi to retain the "snap" function...if i had to guess u also have xposed installed). Even better....if u reinstall the flashbar (which i'm assuming u aleady did unlesss you're using shortcuts...u may need to find another numder for dpi so the bar will show) u will notice that now u can do the slide resize as well as have dockable float which is the best version of the "regular" way...ultimately 5 layout is superior in every manner so i won't be going back but yeah i agree it's awesome
Ryuquen said:
but gained resizable docked window, an even better version of multi-window implementation for me. (
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pinch to resize?...
fantasmanegro said:
pinch to resize?...
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Nope, and if so I won't appreciate this
The gray deformed bar under the window in my screenshot is the resize handle, and works like in original Note 8.0 multiwindow split mode. Windows now only resize in horizontal ways, which is just what I need. In original stock multiwindow mode, the divide bar won't display and function in 120 dpi or 160 dpi.
What this mode being different from the "stock mode" is I can have a window occupied *half* of the screen, above a full screen app (something like "miniapps on steroid" ). In stock mode, I have to squeeze two apps in a divided full screen layout, and if any one of them is restored to normal mode, the layout is broken. And I can't superimpose multiwindow enabled app on a non-enabled full screen app.
By deleting com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml, I have the highly "customizable" floating window mode, like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243142
After the dalvik cache "mishap", now I have a docked window superimposed on any normal apps
4.2.2 compatable?
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
DISCLAIMER: I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE...BE SURE TO BACKUP BEFORE U BEGIN!
First and foremost thanks to @xperiacle for originally porting this version of multiwindow from the NOTE 10.1 JB leak...i'll be the first to admit that i am NOT a dev so basically this a just a hack job to enable the 5 layout mod for the N5100/5110 as well as several other samsung devices. I will offer 2 versions, one with the default button order and one with them reversed...this mod CAN be used in phablet mode but keep in mind that the system ui will force close EVERY time u unlock your screen (it will work fine after that) so u either need to disable the lockscreen or use the mod in tablet mode which is the preferred method. Yes, there are a few issues but nothing i would consider to be a deal breaker...since i don't actually own a NOTE 8 (i have a P6200 which uses the same files) I will be depending upon u guys for feedback
U MUST BE USING A DEODEXED ROM TO INSTALL THIS MOD!
TABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. install busybox
2. download an alternative launcher (i personally use apex)
3. install mode switcher app by @xperiacle & switch to tablet mode (link below...may also need to switch to alternative multiwindow mode)
4. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
5. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
6. reboot and enjoy!
PHABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. Edit your build prop by adding the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 to the bottom of the file
2. download an alternative launcher (I personally use apex)
3. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
4. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
5. reboot and enjoy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304228
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will this work on 4.2.2 roms?
tricktaylor said:
will this work on 4.2.2 roms?
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probably not but u can give it a try...be sure to backup first
tricktaylor said:
will this work on 4.2.2 roms?
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On 4.2.2 it works with default flashbar as a launcher of resizable windows.
In system/etc/permission rename or delete "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml"
replace with "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.tablet.xml"
You will get normal flashbar on side, but every app you swype from it launches "windowed" with option to maximize, minimize, close..resize by taking window on corners.
There is no option to minimize from fulscreen - maybe experiacle should look into the code what is missing.
When you minimize, just a "big icon" if the app appears on the middle of the screen - this must be tweaked or is in development stage at Samsung - probably for next update of N10,1.
Double tap on the icon will bring the minimized app back to state where you minimized it.
Additionally you can put minimode.tray permission + qemu.hw.mainkey=0 in buildprop and you will get all miniapps working as well.
I didnt play with 4.1.2 much, had no time and i rooted my device just now after upgrade to 4.2.2. I played a bit with the device and found out that miniaps are working with this windowing as well.
ianbbaa said:
On 4.2.2 it works with default flashbar as a launcher of resizable windows.
In system/etc/permission rename or delete "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml"
replace with "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.tablet.xml"
You will get normal flashbar on side, but every app you swype from it launches "windowed" with option to maximize, minimize, close..resize by taking window on corners.
There is no option to minimize from fulscreen - maybe experiacle should look into the code what is missing.
When you minimize, just a "big icon" if the app appears on the middle of the screen - this must be tweaked or is in development stage at Samsung - probably for next update of N10,1.
Double tap on the icon will bring the minimized app back to state where you minimized it.
Additionally you can put minimode.tray permission + qemu.hw.mainkey=0 in buildprop and you will get all miniapps working as well.
I didnt play with 4.1.2 much, had no time and i rooted my device just now after upgrade to 4.2.2. I played a bit with the device and found out that miniaps are working with this windowing as well.
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wait...so are u saying that the systemui file provided in the zip in the first post of this thread works with 4.2.2 or are u just stating that replacing the file u suggested while leaving everything else stock will produce the floating windows (basically what @xperiacle is doing in the other thread)?
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
DISCLAIMER: I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE...BE SURE TO BACKUP BEFORE U BEGIN!
First and foremost thanks to @xperiacle for originally porting this version of multiwindow from the NOTE 10.1 JB leak...i'll be the first to admit that i am NOT a dev so basically this a just a hack job to enable the 5 layout mod for the N5100/5110 as well as several other samsung devices. I will offer 2 versions, one with the default button order and one with them reversed...this mod CAN be used in phablet mode but keep in mind that the system ui will force close EVERY time u unlock your screen (it will work fine after that) so u either need to disable the lockscreen or use the mod in tablet mode which is the preferred method. Yes, there are a few issues but nothing i would consider to be a deal breaker...since i don't actually own a NOTE 8 (i have a P6200 which uses the same files) I will be depending upon u guys for feedback
U MUST BE USING A DEODEXED ROM TO INSTALL THIS MOD!
TABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. install busybox
2. download an alternative launcher (i personally use apex)
3. install mode switcher app by @xperiacle & switch to tablet mode (link below...may also need to switch to alternative multiwindow mode)
4. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
5. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
6. reboot and enjoy!
PHABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. Edit your build prop by adding the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 to the bottom of the file
2. download an alternative launcher (I personally use apex)
3. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
4. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
5. reboot and enjoy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304228
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switching back to phablet Iose my notification bar and the side multiwindow doesnt go away. I edited build prop and deleted flashbar.apk
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
wait...so are u saying that the systemui file provided in the zip in the first post of this thread works with 4.2.2 or are u just stating that replacing the file u suggested while leaving everything else stock will produce the floating windows (basically what @xperiacle is doing in the other thread)?
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Just replace that xml permision file from .phone to .tablet as i described before - everything stock, just the permission file.
Tried a lot of combinations with replacing disabling some files, but replacing this simple .tablet permision gives you floating mw launched from stock flashbar.
-you will loose stock half to half screen mw.
-every app launched from flashbar run windowed - move, resize, minimize maximize.
-when you minimize, big icon of the app appears...doubble tap on icon restores back the app.
-maximize app - when app is fullscreen minize button is not there, so it wont work yet.
Xperiacle know more where the proper is for enabling those resize buttons in fullscreen. I am happy so far with this, running 160dpi but no tablet mode.
I also added navbar+miniapps, i find those miniapps usefeull. So basically, we have all goodies in 4.2.2, mw+miniapps. Just to make it perfect with minimize from fullscreen.
Hi there Mates,
I've always used a different DPI on every phone i used.
I used to follow bala_gammer on his mods, but when he stopped i got lost, so i decided to do my way, and post on his topic.
I got many PM's so i thought was better to create a thread.
Heres how i got. I've tested on samsung rom and samsung based roms (omega and wanam)
1 - Root
2 - Go to root/system/build.prop - search for the line "ro.sf.lcd_desity=480" and change 320 or the dpi wanted. (image attch)
3 - install the "xposed installer"
4 - install the "appsettings" and activated the "appsettings" inside the "xposed installer" to work then reboot
Obs : This step is very important , because every app that dont fit the dpi choosed you will change here for the original 480 dpi . After reboot you have to immediately change to 480 dpi via appsettings the following apps : "gallery, camera, phone(and incall UI), contacts" if dont work after change , reboot!
5 - You have to install another time widget, the factory one wont work
At least here didnt. I installed "Zooper Widgets" and worked fine .
After install a different clock widget, on the lockscreen swipe for the right and will see a big "+" click and add a new widget on the lockscreen (the one that have installed, 4x1 size) and erase the old one with the pencil (to erase just hold a finger above the screen and swipe to trash)
if you dont have the + on the lockscreen, go to settings, screen , lockscreen and activate multiple widgets!!
DONE
:victory:
Im on 4.3 Original Samsung and upload some SS
Xposed , Appsettings and Zooper Widgets ARE NOT my work. Just put the link to help you guys . Sorry for my english .
ONE UI CUSTOM FONTS
Detailed Guide and Troubleshooter
Google Fonts
May 20231) Download and install the official Samsung Sans system font from the Galaxy Store. This is the non-modified version for creating the initial backup. Once installed, manually change your system font to Samsung Sans from Display > Font Settings.
2) In Samsung Cloud, create a backup of only the settings while your font is set to Samsung Sans. The first two steps only need to be done once for all subsequent custom fonts.
3) Uninstall or update over the old Samsung Sans font with the new custom zFont Samsung Sans font file which contains the font you want to change to. This uses the same package name (com.monotype.android.font.samsungsans) as the official font to trick cloud into thinking it's legit.
zFont 3 Download: Click Here
Attached are 3 font APK files that can be directly installed onto your device for use with this workaround. If you use these files you don't need to install zFont. Google Sans Regular and Bold (can only have 1 or the other installed at 1 time). Product Sans Black.
NOTE: There's also an option to use other fonts in zFont instead of Samsung Sans, but if you choose those, you'll have to create a new backup with the official version of that font selected.
4) Change your system font to "Default" prior to final step. This is IMPORTANT.
NOTE: Your custom font should be present within your font list after installation. When updating custom fonts, it might appear as if the correct font is already selected but your new font won't actually become active until you refresh it by unselecting and reselecting the font which requires the Samsung Cloud workaround since you can't select a modified font manually from the font menu or you'll get an error.
5) In Samsung Cloud, select the option to restore. Uncheck all options except "Settings" to restore only the settings that you backed up in step #2. While it's restoring, you'll see the text on the screen update to your target custom font prior to reaching 100% complete if it's successful. Once the restoration is finished, you'll get a dialog popup asking if you want to delete old backups, select the NO response so the backup can be used for future fonts.
6) Verify everything worked correctly by opening your font settings and making sure your font has changed from "Default" to the custom font you installed in step #3. Once verified, restart your device to apply the new font system wide.
NOTE: Not all text will be replaced with your updated font until after a system reboot. If your font is still set to Default, restarting your device won't change anything. Continue to the troubleshooting steps below if you're positive you performed all these steps correctly.Subsequent UpdatesTo update your font while a backup of the device's settings is already created (with the correct font file selected per step #2), just update custom font file, change font to default, restore settings, restart device (or just start at step #3). No need to create a new backup everytime you load a new font unless the original backup was lost.TROUBLESHOOTINGSamsung Cloud custom font workaround will not work if you debloated your system applications. Samsung Cloud relies on several pre-installed applications to restore all settings back to its former backed up state, especially fonts since it seems like getting the font to restore is the toughest setting to fix if debloated. I'm not sure 100% exactly which applications affect this, but I've narrowed it down to Samsung apps that are capable of being backed up within Samsung Cloud.MUST BE INSTALLED AND ENABLED
Samsung Cloud
Samsung Cloud Platform Services(SCPM)
Samsung Core Services (SCS)
Samsung Account (Logged In)
Galaxy Themes
Galaxy Themes Services
Galaxy Store
Foundation
Noto Serif / Source Sans
CMHProvider
Samsung Phone
Call Logs Backup
KeyCustomizationsBNR
Wallpaper Backup
BrightnessBNR
SamsungOne
ShortcutBNR
KeyCustomizationInfoBNR
Samsung Pass
Calendar
Reminders
Contacts
Messages
Recommended apps
DiagMonAgent
Samsung Notes
IPService
Smart Switch Agent
com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant
Secure Folder
Samsung AR AppsUse the following ADB command to install debloated system applications:
Code:
pm install-existing <app_package_name>
Use this ADB command to enable an application:
Code:
pm enable <app_package_name>