Can't we push an apk to /system without having to root the device and mounting the system partition????
Found that there are some add ons available for SDK that doesn't need root.
P.S: Not for me, but my sisters phone. Shes pretty rough user and does not want to lose warranty.
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goateegauti said:
Can't we push an apk to /system without having to root the device and mounting the system partition????
Found that there are some add ons available for SDK that doesn't need root.
P.S: Not for me, but my sisters phone. Shes pretty rough user and does not want to lose warranty.
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I never tried it but i think it is possible bcoz i pulled whole /system folder from unrooted mobile
Just make sure you have proper driver installed
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Pulling apps doesn't require root permissions but to push apps we need to change the system partition with RW access. I found somewhere on net that for nook HD and HD+ there are some plugins available for SDK through which they can modify system partition without the device being rooted. Is there any plugins available for other OEMS.
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I had pushed fonts to /system partition of an unrooted mobile
i just used adb and pushed the files
didn't need anything else
hope apps can also be pushed :fingers-crossed:
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I'm having some problems copying the files i need from /data/data.. I'm using an old version of SUFBS (tried android mate also, same results), as root explorer is a paid app
So, the thing is, I'm finding the files i need, but when i try to copy them nothing happens. No errors. The files just don't appear where i sent them
Please help
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I use estrongs file manager with root explorer turned on in options.
Yes, I have tried that too before but it doesn't work on my phone. It only works on Cyanogen and hiapk ROMs
Any more ideas?
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Try this from 'adb shell' or a terminal emulator on your phone.
su
cp -rf /data/data/dirtocopy /sdcard/diryouwantyourfiles/
I think you'll need busybox installed as android doesn't come with cp.
Done.
Had to give up and use Root Explorer lol
Thanks anyway mercianary
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this might be a newb question (sorry) but i want to know how i can takes apks that i have on my phone and trasnfer them to my computer....i see .apk leaks around here all the time the people extract from their phones to the computer....can someone tell me how i can do the same?
MMontanez347 said:
this might be a newb question (sorry) but i want to know how i can takes apks that i have on my phone and trasnfer them to my computer....i see .apk leaks around here all the time the people extract from their phones to the computer....can someone tell me how i can do the same?
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If you have root access on your phone, you can download a file manager that can access your phones root files, such as Root Explorer. With your file manager you go into /data and find your .apk and copy the file and paste it on your SD card and from there to your computer. Hope that's useful information to you.
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android pc suite..google it. and download netdragon software..there is a SAVE APK in this software..thats all..it is better android pc suite..this is a must have
I think something like this should work even if the phone is not rooted.
enter at terminal on phone:
mkdir /sdcard/sysapps
cp /system/app /sdcard/sysapps
mkdir /sdcard/dataapp
cp /data/app /sdcard/dataapp
these should just copy the whole app folder to sdcard. I don't think it needs to be rooted because you are only reading the system, not writing to it.
this worked for me in the past to pull the build. Prop from the system of an unrooted phone.
if those don't work try this one
cp /system/app/*. apk /sdcard/sysapps
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TheNewGuy said:
I think something like this should work even if the phone is not rooted.
enter at terminal on phone:
mkdir /sdcard/sysapps
cp /system/app /sdcard/sysapps
mkdir /sdcard/dataapp
cp /data/app /sdcard/dataapp
these should just copy the whole app folder to sdcard. I don't think it needs to be rooted because you are only reading the system, not writing to it.
this worked for me in the past to pull the build. Prop from the system of an unrooted phone.
if those don't work try this one
cp /system/app/*. apk /sdcard/sysapps
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cp /data/app doesn't work for non-rooted or rooted.
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Try app monster backup everything that isn't protected. Then open sdcard/appmonster/backups/ copy all the apks from there.
If ur rooted cp /systems/apps/* should do the trick. Although another way would be to tar /system/apps/ to sdcard i use * coz i think those odex files are important too right?
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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.
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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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I know this may sound stupid...but...How and where can i find the system files...?...im in my file explorer and don't see them...im used to windows...new to android...thanks in advance...
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The file explorer that came with the phone only lists the contents of the sdcard. You'd have to get a better file explorer from the market. Root Explorer is one I hear about a lot.
Another way is to download the Android Software Development Kit (SDK), install it, run it, download the platform tools within it, and then use the Android Debug Bridge (adb). adb gives you the ability to do a lot of things, one of which is to open a shell (adb shell) which then allows you to see all of the files on the root (/) of the file system.
I use ES file explorer to view system files. It has a root option plus it's free. other than cost, I don't know how it differs from root explorer.
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phordych05 said:
I know this may sound stupid...but...How and where can i find the system files...?...im in my file explorer and don't see them...im used to windows...new to android...thanks in advance...
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Before you do any of that you have to have root
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Hi
If you're a noob I advise you to first read rhe SGS 4G bible and use a rooted custom ROM, experience it and some of the tweaks and tools and only then ask yourself why do you need to deal with system files, once you're there i recommend thd root explorer.
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Hi
If you're a noob I advise you to first read rhe SGS 4G bible and use a rooted custom ROM, experience it and some of the tweaks and tools and only then ask yourself why do you need to deal with system files, once you're there i recommend thd root explorer.
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yeah...i checked out the bible...i how alot about windows...so im sure i can catch on pretty quick...i just new to android...not files and all...well android files i am...lol...but i cant deal with stock crap...i need to try to get rid of apps that i dont use...like layers...tmobile tv...drive smart...the stuff thats pointless to me...im rooted...have file explorer...super user...and it wont let me fully get rid of them...just uninstall the updates...why...?...thanks in advance...
Use ROOT EXPLORER but don't delete anything from system, just move it to SD to make sure you can work without it first.
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Is there a way that u can move the original camera app with root user ability using a File Manager to where the camera app is at in JellyBam ROM or is that possible?
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Use adb
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Use adb
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So the way I mentioned, can't be done as long I save them in root extensions in File Manager?
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You can copy a system apk and save it in /sdcard/ for example, and then copy it back to /system/app using a filebrowser with root-function, such as ES File Explorer, Root Explorer etc. No need for adb if you dont want to.
But I doubt the stock camera app will work on an AOSP build.
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You can copy a system apk and save it in /sdcard/ for example, and then copy it back to /system/app using a filebrowser with root-function, such as ES File Explorer, Root Explorer etc. No need for adb if you dont want to.
But I doubt the stock camera app will work on an AOSP build.
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The File Manager in root access u mean and do u believe it might work cuz Goat doesn't think so?
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The File Manager in root access u mean and do u believe it might work cuz Goat doesn't think so?
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If you installing the camera from say CM10 which I would call stock for AOSP but I think Goatshocker thinks you on about the Sense camera.
If you use his app then load it up connect it to pc with usb debugging on and then replace Gallery2.apk and then reboot, oh and a tip don't let the app install it but just push the apk.
Also, the All In One Kit can push them too yes?
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Also, the All In One Kit can push them too yes?
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No idea on that but Goatshocker app works fine for what you want to do.
Did you sort this yet?
When you said "stock camera", I obviously assumed you ment the stock camera that comes with the phone, which means - sense.
Moving the camera between different AOSP roms shouldnt cause any issue. Neither should moving the sense camera between sense roms.
But moving the Sense camera to an AOSP rom - thats what I doubt will work.
In any case, you can always (if youre rooted, obviously ) copy the camera apk and replace it. If it doesnt work it wont start, thats it. The actuall copy/replace will still work.
Do note that you might need to reboot the phone after modifying /system/ applications.
In very rare cases you might have to do it through a recovery, using ADB, because the system might block access (similar to windows "the file is in use" message when trying to change an open file).
In any case, you should always back up the file you are replacing, before replacing it, in case the new file doesnt work.
I usually do it an ugly way, simply renaming the old file to "blabla.apk_"
That way the file will still be there, but the system wont recognize it as an application. If the new file works as it should, I go back and delete the ".apk_" file.
Just to clarify a final time: Replacing the camera app in /system/ will in 99% of the cases work with a root explorer on the phone, the last 1% might need to use ADB while in recovery or bootloader.