Samsung s4 and google ears??? - General Questions and Answers

hi
i just bought the s4 and am installing apps on it.
I figure out that when i want to install google ears it says "app not intalled"
why?

Search for the apk if it's not installed.

Daniel120201 said:
Search for the apk if it's not installed.
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i have already downloaded it, but it won't install

copy it to /system or the file where you find the apk files
it'll manually install.

Daniel120201 said:
copy it to /system or the file where you find the apk files
it'll manually install.
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"file couldn't be written"

do you have superuser (rooted)

Daniel120201 said:
do you have superuser (rooted)
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no, i don't want it... on my nexus i didn't have to have it

oh okie.

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Any way to push .apk's on a computer with no admin rights?

Or am I just out of luck? I'm at work and don't have administrator rights, so I can't install ADB drivers either. Is there another program I can use?
(depending on the app) just use a file manager to install.
JINXR said:
Or am I just out of luck? I'm at work and don't have administrator rights, so I can't install ADB drivers either. Is there another program I can use?
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you could always drag and drop the apk to your sdcard and use a file explorer on your phone to install the apks
damn, got beat lol
regaw_leinad said:
you could always drag and drop the apk to your sdcard and use a file explorer on your phone to install the apks
damn, got beat lol
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like the f*cking rabbit and the turtle muthaf*cka
I'm needing to install a couple of HTC apps that aren't included with the RegawMOD app (quickoffice, pdfreader, and the navigator interface). Is that possible using a file manager?
JINXR said:
I'm needing to install a couple of HTC apps that aren't included with the RegawMOD app (quickoffice, pdfreader, and the navigator interface). Is that possible using a file manager?
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it wont be in system/app/ but yes theyll work
JINXR said:
I'm needing to install a couple of HTC apps that aren't included with the RegawMOD app (quickoffice, pdfreader, and the navigator interface). Is that possible using a file manager?
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yes it is.
should work, i think you can install new .apk's through file manager, not overwrite. or thats my experience.
98classic said:
should work, i think you can install new .apk's through file manager, not overwrite. or thats my experience.
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(depending on app) file explorers use package installer to install the apps, overwriting is more than possible.
98classic said:
should work, i think you can install new .apk's through file manager, not overwrite. or thats my experience.
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Yup
you can, and if it says "Install failed" or something close to that, you can always use the "move" or "cut" function in the explorer to just paste it into the directory you want it in. then reboot.
regaw_leinad said:
Yup
you can, and if it says "Install failed" or something close to that, you can always use the "move" or "cut" function in the explorer to just paste it into the directory you want it in. then reboot.
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yes you can install or you can overwrite? or both?
98classic said:
yes you can install or you can overwrite? or both?
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both.
interested reg, i didnt know you could paste in the desired directory and a simple reboot would install.
the more you learn
*big rainbow between outstretched hands*
roger on both.
mountaindont said:
both.
interested reg, i didnt know you could paste in the desired directory and a simple reboot would install.
the more you learn
*big rainbow between outstretched hands*
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No reboot required if you're using root explorer. Matter of fact, I always export my ringtones directly from SD card to sys/media/audio/ringtone w/ every flash of a new rom, and they'll stay in the system for the duration of future flashes (until complete wipe anyways..)
Thanks guys. I was able to use ASTRO File Manager and it worked like a charm.
Now I just gotta find a few more apk's that I need.
JINXR said:
Thanks guys. I was able to use ASTRO File Manager and it worked like a charm.
Now I just gotta find a few more apk's that I need.
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google is your friend
found every apk i ever needed there. like every. get it?
mountaindont said:
found every apk i ever needed there. like every. get it?
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Hmmm I am not sure what you are hinting at here.
regaw_leinad said:
you could always drag and drop the apk to your sdcard and use a file explorer on your phone to install the apks
damn, got beat lol
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I just wish I could beat you to answering a question.. lol
When you plug the usb in does it show that it detected a device but can install the drivers? If so and you have the sdk tool kit on your pc you can push via the adb command to the phone. I had the same issue at work could see or load any drivers for my phone but was able to push everything to my phone.

[Q] how to install apk themes ?

I have downloaded some themes and they came in apk file so i installed them and looked for it in the theme section but i cant find it!!! so how am i supposed to install and apply these new themes?!!
thanks
I think what you have installed is launcher themes maybe? Did the theme name say GO Or adw theme?
anyone any idea???!!!!
egyptian_guide said:
I have downloaded some themes and they came in apk file so i installed them and looked for it in the theme section but i cant find it!!! so how am i supposed to install and apply these new themes?!!
thanks
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Hi,
Go to market and search for:
Super Tool Box 10+
It has an apk. installer and it's FREE.
You may have to reboot after installation.
the file just say the name and i have downloaded them from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169976
egyptian_guide said:
the file just say the name and i have downloaded them from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169976
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Hi,
The files are "xxxxxx.apk"
Download them,and place them on the root of your sd card.
Then use the app I showed you to find them and install them...
malybru said:
Hi,
The files are "xxxxxx.apk"
Download them,and place them on the root of your sd card.
Then use the app I showed you to find them and install them...
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Thanks a lot!!
malybru said:
Hi,
The files are "xxxxxx.apk"
Download them,and place them on the root of your sd card.
Then use the app I showed you to find them and install them...
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sorry but i have just tried it but nothing has changed! after installation it doesnot give an open option. i rebooted and removed battery but still no change!i also looked under skin but nothing is there so...?
help
malybru said:
Hi,
Go to market and search for:
Super Tool Box 10+
It has an apk. installer and it's FREE.
You may have to reboot after installation.
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Excuse me, how to apply this themes?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780446
I had the Super Tool Box 10+ installed,
then what to do?

[REQ] CleanROM 5.1 HTCclockwidget and Clock app

I deleted these two apps to install Nexus 4 clock app, but it did not work. I would appreciate it if someone can share them with me. Thanks
tonie972 said:
I deleted these two apps to install Nexus 4 clock app, but it did not work. I would appreciate it if someone can share them with me. Thanks
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just take it out of the clean rom zip file you downloaded and extract it from there
Thanks! I forgot about that. So I got the apps but failed to install.
tonie972 said:
Thanks! I forgot about that. So I got the apps but failed to install.
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What exactly are you trying to do?
I uninstalled htcclockwidget and world clock to install nexus 4 clock, but it didn't work. Now I'm trying to reinstall those apps, but it doesn't work. I used root explorer to move the apks in the system/app folder to install.
tonie972 said:
Thanks! I forgot about that. So I got the apps but failed to install.
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are you installing the apks? thaat probably wont work, what you would do is take the apks and move it into system/apps using a file explorer that has root access like rootexplorer paste it back into the system/app directory with all the other system apps and set the correct permissons and reboot and you should be okay
paul_viado said:
are you installing the apks? thaat probably wont work, what you would do is take the apks and move it into system/apps using a file explorer that has root access like rootexplorer paste it back into the system/app directory with all the other system apps and set the correct permissons and reboot and you should be okay
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That's exactly what i did but its not working.
Edit: rebooting didn't work but turning it off did.

[Q] Request: LG Home apk

Hi,
Does anyone happen to have the stock LG Home.apk for ICS? I'm on OptimusRs V5 ICS but i'm a little bothered by the FC due to no LG home. lol. If anyone can help, i'd appreciate it.
NO RUSH!
justcarwin said:
Hi,
Does anyone happen to have the stock LG Home.apk for ICS? I'm on OptimusRs V5 ICS but i'm a little bothered by the FC due to no LG home. lol. If anyone can help, i'd appreciate it.
NO RUSH!
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Here you go:
LGHome3
daniel.mota said:
Here you go:
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Thank you!!!!
you're gonna kill me for asking this, but.......how do i use this? I can't install it via ES Explorer (root access and permission changed).
justcarwin said:
Thank you!!!!
you're gonna kill me for asking this, but.......how do i use this? I can't install it via ES Explorer (root access and permission changed).
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Try creating a flashable zip of it and then flash in recovery.
Sent from my Galaxy Exhibit 4G
BrandonCormier said:
Try creating a flashable zip of it and then flash in recovery.
Sent from my Galaxy Exhibit 4G
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I had that in mind except!..I dunno how to make one. lol.
justcarwin said:
I had that in mind except!..I dunno how to make one. lol.
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Copy both files to system/app and give them the same permissions as the other files in that folder.
Do the same with the attached files (LG Home selector).
Reboot the phone and it will ask you what home app to use.
Afterwards, you can delete the apk of your current Home app.
daniel.mota said:
Copy both files to system/app and give them the same permissions as the other files in that folder.
Do the same with the attached files (LG Home selector).
Reboot the phone and it will ask you what home app to use.
Afterwards, you can delete the apk of your current Home app.
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I've actually pushed the files over via ADB, but it doesn't install for some reason.... and I can't just copy it into System/app normally because it fails...which is why I wanted to see if any one can create a flashable zip. :/
OMGGGGG Who knew this can be so hard for ONE app. lol.
justcarwin said:
I've actually pushed the files over via ADB, but it doesn't install for some reason.... and I can't just copy it into System/app normally because it fails...which is why I wanted to see if any one can create a flashable zip. :/
OMGGGGG Who knew this can be so hard for ONE app. lol.
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If u use latest release of es open it then press menu button and select root explorer then grant r/w permissions on system
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Default gallery app

I just realized that the default gallery app is not installed on my phone. I can't remember if I somehow uninstalled it or if it was removed after updating my phone. My Galaxy core is on stock 4.1.2 and I've rooted it. How or where can I get the default 4.1.2 gallery app;?
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Anyone?
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bikey77 said:
Anyone?
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Is your rom deodexed?
It's the stock rom, I've simply rooted it.
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bikey77 said:
It's the stock rom, I've simply rooted it.
Sent from my Galaxy Core
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Here U go
MirXas said:
Here U go
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Wow, thanks! I'll let you know how it went.
bikey77 said:
Wow, thanks! I'll let you know how it went.
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Copy both files to /system/app and set correct permissions to SecGallery2apk (see attachment), then restart phone.
MirXas said:
Copy both files to /system/app and set correct permissions to SecGallery2apk (see attachment), then restart phone.
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In system/app the .odex file was already there. However, i tried copying both files to the /app dir and they fail to copy. I also tried to simply install the app and it also fails. I'm puzzled.
bikey77 said:
In system/app the .odex file was already there. However, i tried copying both files to the /app dir and they fail to copy. I also tried to simply install the app and it also fails. I'm puzzled.
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You need root explorer (assuming the device is rooted). Do not install it, but copy it to /system/app, set permissions, restart phone. Everything until restarting is done in root explorer.
Strange thing happens. I've downloaded the files to my extsdcard, I copy them to system/app and I then browse the files to make sure they're there and only the odex file is present. I'm using Root File Manager.
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bikey77 said:
Strange thing happens. I've downloaded the files to my extsdcard, I copy them to system/app and I then browse the files to make sure they're there and only the odex file is present. I'm using Root File Manager.
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I think the odex file was already there, just the apk was deleted.
Actually, I don't know what's wrong. Try a different root explorer/root file manager to MOVE these two files to the system/app directory. Also before that, you have to mount the system partition as R/W, not R/O. U can do that in adb (command "adb remount") or with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=lt (I'm sure there are other ways to do that, but I prefer these two).
I'll give it a try
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