SOLVED Where do apps install - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

This will be a noob question but its really starting to irritate me, where do apps install on kit kat? I cannot find any apps other than system and sys-priv I have checked data/apps and I have checked my internal storage card

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that's a stellar reply!
im dead serious guys I have over 100 apps installed and I cannot find the files, im specifically trying to see if I can get apn back and restore to work but I cannot find the file on my phone, I have gone folder by folder and im just not seeing it im not sure what im missing but im missing something. its been a long day and thought id just throw it up on here for some assistance.

Circaflex said:
This will be a noob question but its really starting to irritate me, where do apps install on kit kat? I cannot find any apps other than system and sys-priv I have checked data/apps and I have checked my internal storage card
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/data/app and /system/app.

jd1639 said:
/data/app and /system/app.
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/data/app doesn't exist for me, data does but no apps and system app doesn't show my apps from google play I also tried on sdcard data/app but nothing
basically for apn backup and restore to work I need to move the apk to sys/priv-app but I cant find the apk on my phone, this is turning into a very frustrating moment

Circaflex said:
/data/app doesn't exist for me, data does but no apps and system app doesn't show my apps from google play I also tried on sdcard data/app but nothing
basically for apn backup and restore to work I need to move the apk to sys/priv-app but I cant find the apk on my phone, this is turning into a very frustrating moment
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Are you rooted?

Circaflex said:
/data/app doesn't exist for me, data does but no apps and system app doesn't show my apps from google play I also tried on sdcard data/app but nothing
basically for apn backup and restore to work I need to move the apk to sys/priv-app but I cant find the apk on my phone, this is turning into a very frustrating moment
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they are in /data/app/, what are you using to find the files, a root enabled file explorer?
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they are in /data/app/, what are you using to find the files, a root enabled file explorer?
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I am rooted, tried esfile explorer and slims built in from slimkat
ok so im a total idiot, for whatever reason es was not getting root access, nor was slimexplorer, rebooted and now they ask for root and I see the files, thanks guys its been a long day at the hospital

Now try find your keyboard app (if you don't use stock)
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Need Froyo FM Radio .apk Please!!

Anyone have the stock froyo fm radio apk they can upload? I have fresh's rom and its removed. It seems fresh provided all the apks to re-install if needed, but that one wont install for some reason.
Thanks
here you go.
Keep in mind you will likely have to install via adb..
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Keep in mind you will likely have to install via adb..
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That might explain why this doesnt seem to install correctly either. Usually I would click on the apk via astro and click on file manager and install it manually. Via adb do I simply push it to the system/app folder or is there a specific install procedure?
Thanks
(p.s. thanks martijua foir the file)
You could just copy it into the \system\app folder using RootExplorer and set the proper permissions, reboot into recovery, wipe dalvik, reboot.
martijua said:
You could just copy it into the \system\app folder using RootExplorer and set the proper permissions, reboot into recovery, wipe dalvik, reboot.
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Ok, used root explorer, put in the system/app folder. Rebooting to recovery and clearing davlik is cake. Where do you set and what are the "proper permissions" ??
Thanks!
Ok, found the permissions, just wanna make sure i checked the right options. Read, write, and execute. I checked them all, hope that was right. Thanks again!
Um, try getting the virus roms removed apps. Maybe those work? I'm not sure if fm radio was removed from that rom
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thanks for posting the app. i was lookign for it too. works great.
is there anything like this on the market? all other radio apps i've seen are for online radio stations...this htc app is great i think
myMUSICveins said:
Ok, found the permissions, just wanna make sure i checked the right options. Read, write, and execute. I checked them all, hope that was right. Thanks again!
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Set them like this:
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thanks for this!

[Q] Having problems installing TB

Hi, I downloaded Titanium Backup and tried to install it but it keeps saying that there is no storage space and that I should clear some space. But i checked my storage and i still have about 27gb of free space left. I also tried installing and uninstalling other apps and it works fine its just TB that does not work. Anyone have any idea whats going on?
I have attached a couple screenshots so you can see.
Thanks in advance
Cheers,
deocare
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What does the "Storage" page in Settings say?
Does it work if you install it directly from the Play app?
it says 25gb of free space and ive tried installing it directly from the playstore as well does not work but every other app works
OK, then the error message does not state the real problem.
Next idea: Install CatLog, then try installing TB again until it fails, then open CatLog and scroll up until you find the real error message. Or instead use adb logcat from a PC if you prefer that.
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OK, then the error message does not state the real problem.
Next idea: Install CatLog, then try installing TB again until it fails, then open CatLog and scroll up until you find the real error message. Or instead use adb logcat from a PC if you prefer that.
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i got this from the logcat but don't know what it means nor on how to fix the problem
I think you may have too many apps running somehow. Try clearing your cache and davik cache. Have you tried side loading TB? You can download the previous version directly from them. Just remember to enable third party apps installs. If it works, you'll be able to upgrade to the latest version via in app or Google Play.
I don't know how to read the catlog, so no help there.
I've had this problem several times. It usually happens when you've installed it once before. What you need to do is go into /data/app and delete the Titanium Bacukup .odex file. I can't remember the full file name, but it'll have titanium backup in the name.
You should the be able to re-install fine.
Alitheia said:
I've had this problem several times. It usually happens when you've installed it once before. What you need to do is go into /data/app and delete the Titanium Bacukup .odex file. I can't remember the full file name, but it'll have titanium backup in the name.
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I've read something similar when searching for the error message, but I don't understand where such an odex file would come from (usually, odex files exist only for system apps - the user-installed apps have dex files in /data/dalvik-cache instead).
But yes, deleting everything related to TB from /data/app, /data/data and /data/dalvik-cache is the next thing to try - the file names start with com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup (or, in dalvik-cache, with [email protected]@" prefixed). You need a root-enabled file manager for this, I use Ghost Commander.
Alitheia said:
I've had this problem several times. It usually happens when you've installed it once before. What you need to do is go into /data/app and delete the Titanium Bacukup .odex file. I can't remember the full file name, but it'll have titanium backup in the name.
You should the be able to re-install fine.
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it worked thx alot

Lost Data During Upgrade to 4.2.1

So I downloaded the 4,2,1 blob from the Asus site. Before flashing I made my backup with TWRP recovery, and titanium backup to backup all my data.
I booted into fastboot, pushed the blob via flash system command. Rebooted, everything upgraded like normal. Rebooted into fastboot, flashed new TWRP for 4.2, and went through the process of re-rooting. All is fine and dandy except I lost my data. The card says 10GB is used, but I can only see the new file structure. It's like the data is there, but I just can't see it.
Here is a picture of what I am talking about.
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If anyone has an ideas how to get it back, I would appreciate it.
maybe this can help
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I think you'll find old files in 0 and 10 folders.
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maybe this can help
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Thanks for the suggestion, but no dice. It says my data folder is completely empty.
install es file
and open /data/media
not /data/media/data
you can t open this folder with your windows explorer
only android explorer with root acces
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okrasitna said:
install es file
and open /data/media
not /data/media/data
you can t open this folder with your windows explorer
only android explorer with root acces
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Nevermind. I am an idiot. I forgot to re-enable root access for Es file explorer.
Thank you for your help.
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porksandwich9113 said:
Nevermind. I am an idiot. I forgot to re-enable root access for Es file explorer.
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Hi there, I have exactly the same problem you described, lost a years worth of lecture notes. Windows says there's gigs worth of stuff on there but the contents totals some tiny number of megabytes. Could you please fill me on in on what to do? I am desperate and spent a whole day doing all sorts of stupid things to try to get it back!
kamojamo said:
Hi there, I have exactly the same problem you described, lost a years worth of lecture notes. Windows says there's gigs worth of stuff on there but the contents totals some tiny number of megabytes. Could you please fill me on in on what to do? I am desperate and spent a whole day doing all sorts of stupid things to try to get it back!
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You need to be rooted but you will find all your data in /mnt/shell/emulated
From there you can move it back into the 0/ folder which enables it to be reseen by the OS.

KitKat issue - Unable to delete stuff on ext SD card

Just got my Sony Xperia Z3. Still messing around to get a feel of the UI.
Was not able to uninstall File Commander as I find the UI badly design. So installed ASTRO File Manager, tried deleting a file from ext SD card. pops up a notice saying that due to KitKat design, 'write' to ext SD card is prohibited.
I uninstalled ASTRO File Manager and installed SOLID Explorer, deletion from ext SD card was not allowed as well.
Tried deleting same file using File Commander and it worked
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Probably will try File Expert but expecting the same rejection.
It is a well known issue with KitKat and is brought in on purpose by google.
Basically in an effort to increase security protection to the user only system apps can write to the SDcard. There is a way around it but you need root. Just google "Write to SD card KitKat" for further information and how to revert it.
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It is a well known issue with KitKat and is brought in on purpose by google. Basically in an effort to increase security protection to the user only system apps can write to the SDcard.
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You believe in Santa Claus, too ?
Google tries to force you into using their cloud services, that's all magic.
But it's correct: You need root to edit the file platform.xml. After doing that, everything is ok again.
But DO NOT ROOT, yet ! You'll lose all DRM keys (making the horribly bad Z3 camera even worse) and X-Reality. And believe me: You really do not want to lose that.
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You believe in Santa Claus, too ?
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What does this mean?
Google tries to force you into using their cloud services, that's all magic.
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If you say so
But it's correct: You need root to edit the file platform.xml. After doing that, everything is ok again.
But DO NOT ROOT, yet ! You'll lose all DRM keys (making the horribly bad Z3 camera even worse) and X-Reality. And believe me: You really do not want to lose that.
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Yes I know, its an old issue and well known how to get around it. And trust me, if I want to unlock my bootloader I will.
The only way around it is to save files in your File Explorer's App folder. With FX Explorer, for example, save your files into Android/data/nextapp.fx/files/
You'll be able to write and delete all you want.
File Commander works across all folders because it's a system apk.
Presumably with root you could just convert your file manager app of choice to a system app with the likes of Titanium and it would then work ok? Or just use one that uses root anyway (like Root Explorer).
Work root you just add one line to platform.xml and then it works just like it did before
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3Shirts said:
Presumably with root you could just convert your file manager app of choice to a system app with the likes of Titanium and it would then work ok? Or just use one that uses root anyway (like Root Explorer).
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Of course, with root you can get around any software restriction. However, in 2 - 3 years it'll be moot (hopefully sooner). It's like when Android dropped the menu key and everyone was pissed. After 2 years no one cares about the lack of a menu key anymore.

So I accidently deleted some video's and pictures from my gallery?

I've been trying tons of app and software on my pc? I cant seem to find them ? it happened few days ago should be still recoverable right ?? No I normally wouldn't delete anything unless I knew for sure it was backed up too cloud but some reason It wasn't connected or syncing files ugh Its work related idk what to do Please help me TY
Please anyone ??
Not sure how it is on your phone, in the gallery app on my phone, there is a 'Recently deleted' folder. From here, we can recover photos that were accidentally deleted within 30 days. I will upload a screenshot about this later.
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Ty for reply, and I have the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. And I emptied the recycling on accident because bi thought the files where uploaded to cloud like they usually are but for some reason my syncing got turned off somehow? So the files are completely gone I tried tons apps but allot of them won't go very deep scanning unless I'm rooted
Bump
So nothing can be done ? Im screwed
brianadam78 said:
I've been trying tons of app and software on my pc? I cant seem to find them ? it happened few days ago should be still recoverable right ?? No I normally wouldn't delete anything unless I knew for sure it was backed up too cloud but some reason It wasn't connected or syncing files ugh Its work related idk what to do Please help me TY
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If you're talking about the mobile phone the best solution would be to root your phone and use DiskDigger.
dedq said:
If you're talking about the mobile phone the best solution would be to root your phone and use DiskDigger.
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K well I was hoping I didn't have to root it, I won't be able to get OTA updates and use certain apps
brianadam78 said:
K well I was hoping I didn't have to root it, I won't be able to get OTA updates and use certain apps
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I don't think you will be able to do anything if you don't root your phone.
I will try finding a way to hide the root for the sake of keeping the OTA.
dedq said:
I don't think you will be able to do anything if you don't root your phone.
I will try finding a way to hide the root for the sake of keeping the OTA.
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Hmm how would I hide root ? And what about the apps that won't work while rooted ?
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Hmm how would I hide root ? And what about the apps that won't work while rooted ?
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I suggest you search something about it on this forum because I haven't been hiding root for a very long time now. I think Magisk can help with that.
When files are wiped / deleted, the corresponding entry in the MFT ( the Master File Table is where a file's name and the chain of allocation units assigned to the file are stored ) is marked as re-useable, though the wiped / deleted files may still be physically present if the freed space has not been overwritten in the meantime.
IMO a forensic software is needed to extract physical content of the wiped / deleted files, will say to do a bitwise copy of this freed storage space Android's dd command typically is used what requires relevant Android's directories are mounted as RW what requires Android is rooted before.
Rooting Android is nothing else than to add su binary to Android's filesystem, preferredably to /data/local/tmp directory, what can get achieved via ADB.

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