Does it drive you crazy to download the gapp.zip package to get all the Google apps while flashing a custom rom like cm ??
Well no more downloading the large file again....
This iz a simple yet effective solution...
Unless you are upgrading to a later version of android , gapps.zip will have the same apps as they are currently in ur phone...
Even when u r updating to a later version of android you can use the method....
So here's what to do:
Basically we would create apk file of the current Google apps on ur system and install it later...
Simple. Isn't it ?
So just download any app that can create apk files of the application installed like "app backup and restore" ....
If u r using this app, then go to setting and you would find a option to show system applications. Check that and you would find all the applications in the list...
If using any other restore app , check for the same option in setting.
Tik the required applications like gmail, maps, playstore, drive, transport etc...
I would recommend to archive the whole lot of google apps...
Create the apk file...
Go ahead , flash your rom and just use these apk and get going...
If this post helped you please hit the thanks button...
If it's helping you it must be thanked.
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i get a beautiful bootloop
luipaard said:
i get a beautiful bootloop
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Hhhhhhh hey fella gapps it is not apk apps it is contain lib files and other registration files needed to launch play store so just don't spam and make useless threads to record posts
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NiceIceDice96 said:
Hhhhhhh hey fella gapps it is not apk apps it is contain lib files and other registration files needed to launch play store so just don't spam and make useless threads to record posts
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Sorry, your majesty.
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this is the inverted facebook apk thats been floating around for awhile now i currently use it and think its great
I did not make this or have anything to do with it i am simply putting it out there for people to get and try out
You must have Root and use a program like system app remover or some other program that allows you to delete pre installed apps or system apps open it up and delete the stock facebook apk then simply place the black facebook apk on your sd card navigate to it using my files or any file manager program and install the apk just like you would if it was from the market
Link - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27032504/BNB_FB1.5.2.apk
samsungcaptivates said:
this is the inverted facebook apk thats been floating around for awhile now i currently use it and think its great
I did not make this or have anything to do with it i am simply putting it out there for people to get and try out
You must have Root and use a program like system app remover or some other program that allows you to delete pre installed apps or system apps open it up and delete the stock facebook apk then simply place the black facebook apk on your sd card navigate to it using my files or any file manager program and install the apk just like you would if it was from the market
Link - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27032504/BNB_FB1.5.2.apk
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How bout a screen shot please?
samsungcaptivates said:
this is the inverted facebook apk thats been floating around for awhile now i currently use it and think its great
I did not make this or have anything to do with it i am simply putting it out there for people to get and try out
You must have Root and use a program like system app remover or some other program that allows you to delete pre installed apps or system apps open it up and delete the stock facebook apk then simply place the black facebook apk on your sd card navigate to it using my files or any file manager program and install the apk just like you would if it was from the market
Link - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27032504/BNB_FB1.5.2.apk
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Thanks! Pretty nice looking, and a good battery saver for our SAMOLED screens!
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Heres a Few Screen shots
Oh i forgot to mention when you install this the market will tell you there is a facebook update available but if you try and install it it will fail if you want the update you have to uninstall the inverted facebook app and then go to the market and redownload facebook but it will not be the inverted one
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Oh i forgot to mention when you install this the market will tell you there is a facebook update available but if you try and install it it will fail if you want the update you have to uninstall the inverted facebook app and then go to the market and redownload facebook but it will not be the inverted one
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Oh, that is neat looking, but with updates coming out every other week, kinda a pain to always have to wait for a mod'd version
link is dead, can you repost?
edit: found it.
kgbrown247 said:
link is dead, can you repost?
edit: found it.
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where did you manage to find it?
kgbrown247 said:
link is dead, can you repost?
edit: found it.
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Where did you find it?
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Here's a bunch of themes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877510
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hi,guys.. i know all of you wanna create or mod an android apps and wanna use it or share.
i think newb like me already tried to change the image files from res folder of apk but the problem is edited apk files just dont install,it always say application not installed,the problem is the apk isn't signed,you have to sign it.. most of newb dont know how to sign apk. so here is an android app "ZIP SIGNER" it can sign your apk file. in this app just input your edited apk and chose output location and press Sign,and your apk will be signed. and you will be able to install your edited apk...... so try it.
here is the link www.4shared.com/android/rIOfv0YR/zip_signer.html
press the THANK button is my post was helpfull
if anyone looking for the market link,here is the link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2&hl=en
4shared link is saying dat its not valid and market link says that its not compatible with your version..
Raj joshi said:
4shared link is saying dat its not valid and market link says that its not compatible with your version..
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i just checked 4shared link,its available. to download it from 4shared,1st you have to log in in 4shared and then click on this link.
this app is incompetible from market but the file i uloaded in 4shared is compitable.
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Hey thanks a lot for sharing this app. Its such a coincidence with me,i was about to change my current rom(razodroid v4) because it could not update system apps as they were not signed properly. But i just thought of browsing through fits xda threads as i do everyday and i saw this thread. By using this app i signed my system apps and now they are updating properly . Thans for this very useful thread:good:
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Hey thanks a lot for sharing this app. Its such a coincidence with me,i was about to change my current rom(razodroid v4) because it could not update system apps as they were not signed properly. But i just thought of browsing through fits xda threads as i do everyday and i saw this thread. By using this app i signed my system apps and now they are updating properly . Thans for this very useful thread:good:
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welcome BRO
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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?
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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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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
How do I save an app apk and put it on my computer. Because I want to save the flappy bird apk so I can give it to my friends and keep it for myself
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Ok you can do this in many ways.
If your phone is rooted,then install ~
1]Root Uninstaller from Google Play which automatically backs up all installed applications to sd card. Note that you can also back up applications manually using this app.
2]a file explorer like root explorer or fx file explorer. Then, go to system/sd/apk, where all installed application files would be present. Copy and paste it to sd and backup to pc.
Hit the thanks button if it helped.
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danzelcool said:
How do I save an app apk and put it on my computer. Because I want to save the flappy bird apk so I can give it to my friends and keep it for myself
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Hi,
you can use Share Apps from play store...
Share Apps really share your apps' installation package(APK) with your friends directly.
Share Apps will share you app(include system app) to:
Email,Dropbox,Google Drive,Bluetooth,Facebook etc.
Some other similar types of more apps are available on play store.... plz check...
I think these all work without root...
if you both have rooted devices u may use Titanium backup app to bundle ur app in .zip file & ur friend can use flash it thru recovery / cmw recovery....
Hi guys! So I just wanted to ask If I can move these Apps (without any problems) from system to user apps?..
. Google Camera + Gallery
. Gmail
. Google Maps
. Google Play Services
. Google Play Store
. Google Search
. Google Text to Speech Engine
. Hangouts
. Youtube
. SuperSU
Thanks for your attention!
Yes I believe you can. Go on play store and download an app called root app delete. You can do many other things like uninstall system apps. Change names, icons, etc.
Even if something goes wrong, it is very easy to push the apk back to /system, fix permissions and reboot, so go ahead!
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Camera and Gallery should be in system/app
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There is this spreadsheet and other sources around the forum, but I would use a Custom ROM like Darthstalker 7 which already has bloatware removed.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmzC8GFarItSdGpOZzBfWlR4MC03aDMyZ1BDUFNqU0E&usp=sharing#gid=0
Jack26 said:
There is this spreadsheet and other sources around the forum, but I would use a Custom ROM like Darthstalker 7 which already has bloatware removed.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmzC8GFarItSdGpOZzBfWlR4MC03aDMyZ1BDUFNqU0E&usp=sharing#gid=0
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Thanks but I just want to move those apps from system to user.
Anyway, it helps me, thank you very much!
Hi guys!
So I tried to move these Apps to User and, this is what I found:
Movable Apps [without any problems]
. Gmail
. Hangouts
. Youtube
. Google Camera + Gallery
Unmovable Apps [You will have problems after you move them to user]
. Google Search ------------------------ [You can uninstall and reinstall it to user!]
. Google Text to Speech Engine ----- [You can uninstall and reinstall it to user!]
. Google Maps -------------------------- [You can uninstall and reinstall it to user!]
. Google Play Store -------------------- [NEVER touch this!]
. Google Play Services ----------------- [NEVER touch this!]
. SuperSU ------------------------------- [NEVER touch this!]
Thanks for help!..
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Even if something goes wrong, it is very easy to push the apk back to /system, fix permissions and reboot, so go ahead!
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JuampyXnaker said:
Unmovable Apps [You will have problems after you move them to user]
. Google Search
. Google Text to Speech Engine
. Google Maps
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Can you explain me how to fix them please? =(
Just copy the apk back to /system/app and then change their permissions to match the permissions of the other apps (I can't remember what the exact permissions are) and reboot and the app will be back in system and should work fine.
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Just copy the apk back to /system/app and then change their permissions to match the permissions of the other apps (I can't remember what the exact permissions are) and reboot and the app will be back in system and should work fine.
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How ??
If you use a root file manager there will be an option to change the permission of a file that you select. Just press and hold the file and select change permission. I use es file explorer for example.
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lolcakes203 said:
If you use a root file manager there will be an option to change the permission of a file that you select. Just press and hold the file and select change permission. I use es file explorer for example.
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Found the solution uninstalling and reinstalling the apps.... Anyway, Thank you!! :good::fingers-crossed:
No problem, glad you got it all figured out
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