Hi everybody,
Today I tried to install a new SystemUI.apk (StatusBar) on my phone... I downloaded the apk and pushed it to /system/app and set the permissions as rw-r-r.
Unfortunately this app didn't work, leaving me with no status bar at all right now. In fact, when I navigate to the SystemUI.apk file in /system/app and click it, the root browser I am using tells me the app is not installed! When I try to install it, it starts installing but then stops and says "Application not installed".
I had, of course, backed up the old SystemUI.apk file with Titanium Backup before proceeding, but now the backup has just disappeared from the Titanium Backup app. As an extra precaution, I had also copied the old APK file to my SD card before trying to install a new one, but now whenever I try to reinstall it it also tells me "Application now installed"...
Please help me! How can I restore my status bar on my phone??
Thank you for all your help.
Try too change the permissions of the old systemUi then restart the phone, status bar will work. Me too had the same problem once
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msarvnan said:
Try too change the permissions of the old systemUi then restart the phone, status bar will work. Me too had the same problem once
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Thanks! I changed the permissions to SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex to rw-r-r just a few minutes before you posted that answer and it worked! Thanks for confirming it though.
U r welcome always
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I pushing a sysyemui.apk file and seemed to have lost my status bar and notification bar. I tried pushing the backed up original file in and the same issue... No status/notification bar. Tried fix permissions to no avail. When I look at the file, it says SystemUI.apk (no install)
Any idea how to get it installed again?
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shotchacokov said:
I pushing a sysyemui.apk file and seemed to have lost my status bar and notification bar. I tried pushing the backed up original file in and the same issue... No status/notification bar. Tried fix permissions to no avail. When I look at the file, it says SystemUI.apk (no install)
Any idea how to get it installed again?
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you cant install. Push, and reboot. that will fix the missing status bar
Thankks krylon, there's what I did, push the file, rebooted, but still no status bar, and when I look in /system/app the file says (no install) after it and it didn't show up in my app list either...
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its a non-installable apk.
If your status bar still didn't show up, then you did something wrong when you made edits to it.
It was the one that was posted in the themes section that others had luck with... I couldn't get the stock one back either, so I just flashed back and did all the mods all over again. Simple enough. Thanks though.
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I was trying to use whitehawx custom camera, but during the proccess i accendetly delete the camera.apk in the system/app folder and the camera short from the launcher disappear.. When i copy the new Camera.apk file into the same folder it still doesn't come back. Is there anyway i can get it back?
Can you run the app from your file explorer? Is it in your app drawer?
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Factory reset?... Titanium backup?
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No I am unable to run the app from the file explorer and I didn't do a back up on titanium backup before doing this. I was hoping I won't have to reinstall the ROM.
Install app installer from market. Put the camera apk on you SD card. Run app installer and find camera.apk and install it. See if that works.
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qpqpqp said:
No I am unable to run the app from the file explorer and I didn't do a back up on titanium backup before doing this. I was hoping I won't have to reinstall the ROM.
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You may need to fix the permissions on it, too.
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just redownload the rom.zip. open the zip file. go to system/app. copy the camera.apk out of it. push that (do not install) to the rom you have flashed now. and you are fine
I was messing with my newly rooted A2 while driving (I know, it's a big no no ><) and I accidentally deleted swype. I tried factory resetting the phone and now all that shows up is the Multi touch keyboard in settings. Can anyone post it so I can re-install it?
Here ya go. And remember no playing with your phone while driving...You could really mess up your phone.
Thank you! I installed it but it's not working?? I did it like a regular app, am I supposed to install it in a different way??
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You have to use root explorer and put it into /system/apps/ folder then restart the phone.
I did and still nothing >< do I need to set permissions??
Edit: or maybe I need the .odex file that comes with it?? I'm just giving ideas :/
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Ok so I messed around with the permissions a bit and I can get Swype to appear in the settings and input method BUT it keeps FC whenever I try to access swype settings or switch to it as my keyboard. Any suggestions?? DO I need the .odex file??
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you need to fix permissions and need the odex file, as well as the libSwypeCore.so file from /system/lib
I overwrote the latinIME.apk and latinIME.odex on my atrix 2 and forgot to backup can someone get me the stock apk and odex files? and will using root explorer work or will i have to use adb? thanks in advance, i'm kinda new at this.
nevermind, i found the post with all of the system apps, it's right here if anyone needs it.
lilhaiti said:
You have to use root explorer and put it into /system/apps/ folder then restart the phone.
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Do NOT use root explorer EVER, to put system files in place. ALWAYS use adb to push the files, then chmod them to 550 once they are moved into place.
Jim
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Use swift x it is much better ;-)
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I didn't make this but just wanted to share since it works on our device...
simply unzip the file, use root explorer to copy the lib file and the app, set app permissions correctly, install, then reboot!
my god it is smooth :O
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671482
Is your Widgets working?
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Is your Widgets working?
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that is why you have to set permissions correctly.
Did you move it to system/app wwith root explorer?
Make sure the top row of permissions all have check marks.(leave the others that are already checked off checked, I sometimes jusst check off all 9 permissions boxes if unsure)
Reboot your phone, and voila widgets will be working
Holy ****. I swear I tried everything. Even the Guy who ported it couldn't find a way to make it work. Thanks.
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No problem man!
It's funny everyone is hating on it in the CM9 thread. Personally I find it very smooth and much different from the old touchwiz.
I have my icons themed with a CM9 theme too and I like how it keeps the theming.
I have an awesome red ics theme.
I too have tried everything under the sun even begging cursing kicking and even tried praying and I still can't get it to work.. I tried installing the zip in cwm and it didn't install tried unzipping it and dropped the apk in system app folder aannk didn't work after unzipping tried installing the apk like you would any other it showed up as an option in the launchers but when I tried to run it of course it just force closed so I tried moving the library file still force close tried fixing permissions wiping cache and dalvick cache still force close tried settings apps all touchwiz home clear data still force close. If anyone knows something I hadn't tried let me know cause until then I'm stuck like chuck... guess I'll stick with apex launcher....
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garydv2002 said:
I too have tried everything under the sun even begging cursing kicking and even tried praying and I still can't get it to work.. I tried installing the zip in cwm and it didn't install tried unzipping it and dropped the apk in system app folder aannk didn't work after unzipping tried installing the apk like you would any other it showed up as an option in the launchers but when I tried to run it of course it just force closed so I tried moving the library file still force close tried fixing permissions wiping cache and dalvick cache still force close tried settings apps all touchwiz home clear data still force close. If anyone knows something I hadn't tried let me know cause until then I'm stuck like chuck... guess I'll stick with apex launcher....
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Worked for everyone else so I'll give simple steps.
Use root explorer.
Copy the apk to system/app
Set permissions correctly on it (check all 9 boxes if unsure) but don't install yet
Copy the lib to system/lib
Reboot phone
Then use root explorer and go to system/app
Click on the launcher apk and choose install.
There you go
crixley said:
Worked for everyone else so I'll give simple steps.
Use root explorer.
Copy the apk to system/app
Set permissions correctly on it (check all 9 boxes if unsure) but don't install yet
Copy the lib to system/lib
Reboot phone
Then use root explorer and go to system/app
Click on the launcher apk and choose install.
There you go
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Thanks got it working now.
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I tried flashing it via CMW, then it said "enjoy". I thought I made it, but surprisingly nothing changed.
I'm using ICS ugraded from Samsung stock GB. Someone tell me whatz wrong plz !
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econan1214 said:
I tried flashing it via CMW, then it said "enjoy". I thought I made it, but surprisingly nothing changed.
I'm using ICS ugraded from Samsung stock GB. Someone tell me whatz wrong plz !
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That's because you don't flash in cwm. Follow the exact instructions in post above and it will work but you have to follow them step by step no shortcuts you must do it exactly like it says.
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garydv2002 said:
That's because you don't flash in cwm. Follow the exact instructions in post above and it will work but you have to follow them step by step no shortcuts you must do it exactly like it says.
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I did flash the .zip file in CMW, and then rebooted the phone. But nothing changed ! I've done this many times, but no luck. I've just wiped out everything and done a factory reset, then got my phone ugraded to ICS, installed CMW, superuser, and tried to do this again. But it won't work. I don't know why.
crixley said:
Worked for everyone else so I'll give simple steps.
Use root explorer.
Copy the apk to system/app
Set permissions correctly on it (check all 9 boxes if unsure) but don't install yet
Copy the lib to system/lib
Reboot phone
Then use root explorer and go to system/app
Click on the launcher apk and choose install.
There you go
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These are the steps you have to do if you want this work. Even though it is a zip file you do not flash it in cwm. Its not gonna work that way. You have to extract the files so you can get the apk file and others needed to do the steps above. You will also need a file explorer that allows you to get to the system files. I used es file explorer its free on the market. Follow the steps above and this will work..
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Scares me the people that just flash zips without reading directions....
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dakpluto said:
Scares me the people that just flash zips without reading directions....
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Yea I know. Even after you told them not to. That is why so many phones end up bricked and a very expensive paper weight...
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Thanks for your answers ! :d
But even though I use Es File Explorer as you recommended, I cannot set permission to the apk file. When I click install, it says Application not installed. I DONT KNOW HOW TO SET PERMISSION on it using Es File.
Do I really need Root Explorer to do this ?
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econan1214 said:
Thanks for your answers ! :d
But even though I use Es File Explorer as you recommended, I cannot set permission to the apk file. When I click install, it says Application not installed. I DONT KNOW HOW TO SET PERMISSION on it using Es File.
Do I really need Root Explorer to do this ?
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Umm I used es file explorer. After you copy the apk to system app long click on it and several options come up. One is options click it and then click permissions then change and tick every box all nine of them
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People really hate to follow instructions eh lol
garydv2002 said:
Umm I used es file explorer. After you copy the apk to system app long click on it and several options come up. One is options click it and then click permissions then change and tick every box all nine of them
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After the long click, scroll to the bottom and select Properties, then beside permissions click Change, in there set the permissions to
Owner r w w
Group r
Other r
And apply.
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rpr69 said:
After the long click, scroll to the bottom and select Properties, then beside permissions click Change, in there set the permissions to
Owner r w w
Group r
Other r
And apply.
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I had to check all nine boxes for it to work on my phone. Don't know why but I had to. Most important its working now
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I clicked on Properties, but couldnt see the "permission" and "change" button anywhere.
Only the one that says "check sum".
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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
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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 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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