change stock rom apps - Samsung Galaxy SL i9003

can i make a rom which has almost all the properties of a stock rom... bt a change in apps like messaging app and contacts app??? coz i really liked those from remICS v1.7

Yep. Just delete them and replace them in system/app
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BassBlaster said:
Yep. Just delete them and replace them in system/app
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Hi,
I'm not an android developement expert but have a question about your advice.
If we delete only the app from /system/app folder (and nothing more. via root explorer), won't it cause trouble?
I would like to give an example for clearing this issue in my mind. In windows, if we just delete the exe file from the Program Files, it doesn't mean we uninstalled the program. It still lefts dll files etc. Is it like this in android?
I asked this because I wanna uninstall the apk's in my custom rom like Google Player or DSP Manager. The developer installed them inside the custom rom, so they look like system apps and as a result I can't uninstall them...

replace them via root explorer and check the permission for new file then restart your device and it will work

rupid said:
Hi,
I'm not an android developement expert but have a question about your advice.
If we delete only the app from /system/app folder (and nothing more. via root explorer), won't it cause trouble?
I would like to give an example for clearing this issue in my mind. In windows, if we just delete the exe file from the Program Files, it doesn't mean we uninstalled the program. It still lefts dll files etc. Is it like this in android?
I asked this because I wanna uninstall the apk's in my custom rom like Google Player or DSP Manager. The developer installed them inside the custom rom, so they look like system apps and as a result I can't uninstall them...
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adroid system are module style, a apk consist of every thing needed to run the apps. but some app need extra lib file, if you can find the lib file used by a apk to run, than you can delete it form system/lib too.

Exactly what the post above said. Some system apps have .lib files (like windows dll) but i would leave them if i were you because your replacement apps might have dependancies on those lib files. Im not entirely sure.
Also, the libs are stored in system/lib
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chongns and BassBlaster both really helped me to clarify some details in my head. Thank you so much...

so?
BassBlaster said:
Exactly what the post above said. Some system apps have .lib files (like windows dll) but i would leave them if i were you because your replacement apps might have dependancies on those lib files. Im not entirely sure.
Also, the libs are stored in system/lib
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is it safe for me to remove the messaging app from stock rom?? and also the contacts app?? does it have lib files like you said?? i am really confused

shows parse error!! any way to saolve this?

You cant replace it with apps meant for only ics.
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nandujanuary02 said:
shows parse error!! any way to saolve this?
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You got this error after deleting what? I'm just curious..

rupid said:
You got this error after deleting what? I'm just curious..
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nono ...i copied the apk files from an ics rom tried to put in gingerbread rom...and whie installing i got this error!!

Apps specially for ICS won't work in gb roms. These 2 version of roms are quite different.
Pls don't simply mess up with the roms version.
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Btw, if you back up your original rom's apk files, there is a chance to use them on your custom roms. It has a higher chance if your custom is based on your original rom.
For example, I backed up samsung's music player and photo editor apk on original DDLF2 and installed them on my custom Frankestain rom. Now I'm using them with no problems. I must mention, the original fm radio apk didn't work on custom rom, as it needen some special libraries/frameworks.

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[APP] Galaxy Note Photo Editor .apk

Hi all,
Here is the freshly extracted .apk of photo editor from i9000's value pack system/app.
There was no .odex.
Its can be installed anyway (system/app or normal installation)
Its opening but force closes after selecting picture!
My rom is'nt deodexed. So someone please try it on a deodexed ROM.
THANKS!
force close on a deoxed rom ddkp3
I think it needs porting of some framework files also....try out to find which one....
I think it needs a correct lib file!
Can someone please post the correct lib file to run this?
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I have a note. Which files do you need?
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jaskiratsingh said:
I have a note. Which files do you need?
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No. we dont' need a file from galaxy note.
Its taken from i9000.
and also dont know which file to take!
Maybe someone would HELP!
So. We might get this app in our value pack!!
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May be we can get
Actually, This is integrated with some .so files which CAN NOT be just decompiled, changed and Re-compiled!
So, You need a hardcore linux guy to reverse engineer it.
bangalorerohan said:
Actually, This is integrated with some .so files which CAN NOT be just decompiled, changed and Re-compiled!
So, You need a hardcore linux guy to reverse engineer it.
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And that file is?
Skander1998 said:
And that file is?
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A java file. Look in the logcat u will know
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Try on dxkp9, logcat show android runtime error.
Not able to load few java runtime cmd.
not working for me.
I got it to work. I tried to make an update.zip but I dont think it works. Its best if you just copy over the files manually to there respective directories.
How would you put this file where it goes any instructions ?
Ayway to get this app to work on galaxy s3?
Would really appreciate it if someone could help
khrizg35 said:
Would really appreciate it if someone could help
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Apps is /system/app with rw-r--r--, lib files(.so files) in /system/lib. Anyway just flash the value pack, it has photo editor too.
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I tried to flash it but seemed failed so I copied them to the respective folders and changed permission:
system\app
PhotoEditor.apk
system\lib
libContourJNI.so
libMI_Color_JNI.so
libMI_Effect_JNI.so
libMI_Motion_JNI.so
libMI_ObjectSel_JNI.so
libMI_Tool_JNI.so
yet still FC when trying to open a photo.....
btw, I'm using N7000 Note, it used to have this app but after upgrading to Jellybean no more exists.....:crying:
I got it by following the step(app and lib file)
but there is no drawing pen not like before!!!
this is what I want!!!
[APP] Galaxy Note Photo Editor .apk for note 10.1???
hey I cant download the apk from samsung apps: Photo editor so I need the apk please!!!
It is 30MB because I found some apk for Samung S3, S4 when I installed on my note 10.1 it shows the app working in a screen like mobiles

[Q] deleting important apks in system/app

Hi
I am a newbie, and recetly rooted my O3D..
As rooted, I tried to delete some apks to free the ram.
But, after done deleting unimportant apks (as I thought), I can get into the settings.
It says, "Sorry! The application settings (process com.android.setings)has stopped unexpectedly..."
Shooooot! So I looked up the list I can delete safety.. and, found out I deleted some apks I had to keep..
The apks I deleted but they (other people) say I had to keep are..
HiddenMenu.apk
HRZ.apk
ImageEditor.apk
PCSync.apk
S3DSpace.apk
Anyone, please help me for this matter?
Please upload those apks for me, please???
Thanks!
Which rom are you on ?
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daengdaeng said:
Hi
I am a newbie, and recetly rooted my O3D..
As rooted, I tried to delete some apks to free the ram.
But, after done deleting unimportant apks (as I thought), I can get into the settings.
It says, "Sorry! The application settings (process com.android.setings)has stopped unexpectedly..."
Shooooot! So I looked up the list I can delete safety.. and, found out I deleted some apks I had to keep..
The apks I deleted but they (other people) say I had to keep are..
HiddenMenu.apk
HRZ.apk
ImageEditor.apk
PCSync.apk
S3DSpace.apk
Anyone, please help me for this matter?
Please upload those apks for me, please???
Thanks!
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http://d-h.st/XfL ics
Just re install your ROM. I do this all the time and regret it, lol. In future, use Gemini or ROM Toolbox to freeze apps for a while to see if you need them
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Oops, I forgot to mention.
2.2 is.. froyo, right? I haven't updated to newer yet..
Rooting was my first step to ICS and.. hahaha.. interrupted! lol
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Which rom are you on ?
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I maybe need to have ICS on my O3D to use this.. right?
Thank you though!!! =)
Thanks! I am learning step by step now.. =)
I will try to reinstall my ROM.. as I learn how to do it!
Thanks!!
LeighR said:
Just re install your ROM. I do this all the time and regret it, lol. In future, use Gemini or ROM Toolbox to freeze apps for a while to see if you need them
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daengdaeng said:
Oops, I forgot to mention.
2.2 is.. froyo, right? I haven't updated to newer yet..
Rooting was my first step to ICS and.. hahaha.. interrupted! lol
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You don't need root to upgrade you don't even technically need a working phone cause it can most likely be fixed
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Two versions of the same application

i have an app installed (from apk file, not google play).
recently i got an updated version of the application (another apk file).
is there ANY way of installing the new version next to old one without overwritting it?
i need to use both versions at the same time.
Why use 2 versions? If its the same app, it will do the same thing as the old one.
???
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Are you trying to have simultaneous porn pix slideshows or films running concurrently?LOL
JK sounds like youre doing a comparison of versions....but of what?
You aint special.
i have an app that i am using for watching tv from my satellite platform provider.
they released an updated version of they software with new functionality but they took away others. i would like to use new things but also still have an access to old functions.
but excluding the duscussion if is it reasonable or not...
can it be done? and how?
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Hi,
Backup it with titaniumbackup first, then install new version.
If updated app is not working, just restore the old one.
Bye
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drei666 said:
Hi,
Backup it with titaniumbackup first, then install new version.
If updated app is not working, just restore the old one.
Bye
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Thats an answer to a totally different question.
is there ANY way of installing the new version next to old one without overwritting it?
OP i would try renaming the apk .
jje
the files have different name.
Probably they have the same signature or ID or whatever identifies it in Google Play.
Is there any way of changing the parameter identifying the app?
kayteck1 said:
the files have different name.
Probably they have the same signature or ID or whatever identifies it in Google Play.
Is there any way of changing the parameter identifying the app?
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yes u can change the main activity name in smali form....apktools will help you
..decompile apk
..change activity folder's name
..change activity paths in all smali files
..rebuild apk
..sign
.. install
good luck
Galaxyer said:
yes u can change the main activity name in smali form....apktools will help you
..decompile apk
..change activity folder's name
..change activity paths in all smali files
..rebuild apk
..sign
.. install
good luck
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Thank you.
So, I got as far as..... decompiling the app
I am not completely across with programming but I have no clue what I should do next Well... I've never played in programming for android and haven't played in modding or any stuff like that.
SO, Can you guide me what I should do next?
What is activity folder name and where is it stored?
Which entries in smali files are activity paths?
I'll understand if you won't help anymore as it may be too much to go through... honestly, no worries...
This is a link to the app
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gtcazc58aqz8j7y/com.adb.android.app.iti-1.apk
It is a free app. The only thing is that it can be downloaded from Polish Google Play only, hope I haven't broke any xda rulez now
Any help is appreciated...
Here you go...just install this alongside the original
https://www.dropbox.com/s/r07l6u06q4dow1d/iti.apk
bjbinc said:
Here you go...just install this alongside the original
https://www.dropbox.com/s/r07l6u06q4dow1d/iti.apk
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link is not working, sorry...
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kayteck1 said:
link is not working, sorry...
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Weird... Try this
http://db.tt/SIpwOgs8
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kayteck1 said:
link is not working, sorry...
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Sorry for my late...
thanks to bjbinc for supporting you with the mod...
Good luck
I'm trying to do the same thing. With real racing 3. I have an older version that I like a lot for its particular features, plus the latest Ferrari updated version.
I want to have both on my phone. Any way? Also, they have the same exact com.r3 folders, can the modified apk use different data folders?
Thank you for all your help

[REQ] Phone. apk from i9505 Google Edition

Hello
I find the phone.apk from the tw rom very slow. Can I replace it with the phone.apk from a i9505G rom? Can someone provide a phone.apk from a i9505G?
It won't work. There will be missing methods from the framework files. You probably want the dialler and contacts apps anyway, which will work.
installing?
Kryten2k35 said:
It won't work. There will be missing methods from the framework files. You probably want the dialler and contacts apps anyway, which will work.
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how do i get these on the phone? i can't seem to install them like a normal app. do i need to replace them with the original apks?
Don't work. No need to try.
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varish said:
how do i get these on the phone? i can't seem to install them like a normal app. do i need to replace them with the original apks?
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Use a root explorer. Copy them in, delete the SecContacts.apk file, reboot.

Samsung My Files apk

Does anyone have a working My Files apk they could share? I never use the Samsung file manager, but recently wanted to go back to s-note (mainly use repligo) because the pen works better for it. Sadly, Samsung makes you use their file manager instead of a third party like ES, and I deleted My Files already.
I've tried a few other My Files apks from other roms, but never got them working.
Also, s-note does not sync with dropbox, right? I only see Gdrive for cloud storage.
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kude87 said:
Does anyone have a working My Files apk they could share? I never use the Samsung file manager, but recently wanted to go back to s-note (mainly use repligo) because the pen works better for it. Sadly, Samsung makes you use their file manager instead of a third party like ES, and I deleted My Files already.
I've tried a few other My Files apks from other roms, but never got them working.
Also, s-note does not sync with dropbox, right? I only see Gdrive for cloud storage.
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4 listed HERE.
kkretch said:
4 listed HERE.
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I do appreciate your help. However, I already have found some random My Files apks. The problem is I've had issues getting them to work. I can't simply install from a file manager, or even push to system/app and change permissions. Just don't want to dirty flash...
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Here's my copy, pulled out of /system/app
https://db.tt/aCe7jQm8
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