[Q] Please help, deleted wall paper picker and program monitor from Galaxy Grand - General Questions and Answers

Hello to members here.
Would be really grateful for any help with info' regarding my Galaxy Grand Dous GT-19082 running on 4.1.2. I like the phone a lot, and don't like the fact I accidentally deleted the wall paper picker and also the program monitor from the system with root delete app. So I can not use live wall paper now, or the program monitor
As said before, phone rooted, think using/has CWM. Apart from that it's standard.I didn't back up my phone with Titanium back up etc unfortunately.
I have spent/wasted a day and a half so far trying to find info' on the web looking how I can re install these to the phone. Potentially frustrating. I have looked for the apk files but could not locate.
I am fairly basic with my knowledge on this techie stuff, so if anyone can explain as simply as possible and step by step. I would be most thankful. If I could pay somebody to do it, then I would probably be keen, just want my phone as it was again...
Thanks again, and respect in advance for any helps/info' and advise.
Sincere regards, Alex

It's not actually a big deal.
But you have to be sure what ROM are your phone is on.
It's better for you to post here on this thread
Anyway if it's stock ROM, it's relatively simple, ask on the Troubleshooting Forum for someone to post the app, and then all you have to do is to flash them by CWM. (Or use root explorer manually to install them)

Thanks Silverfox, for your info'.
I guess it's a stock ROM as I didn't change ROM as far as I know. Just standard root. I have tried to see which ROM I am using, but cant see anywhere, even under settings/about device. Have looked on google for ways to see which ROM I am using, but not much useful info'.. Any ideas how I can check.?
Thanks again:good:

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[Q] Galaxy Tab - Phone.apk error

Hello everyone!
As you can see I am a noobie and I hope I am doing the right thing to start a new thread. I searched the previous posts but couldn't find any related topic.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7", GT-P1000XXJPZ, Gingerbread 2.3.3, Kernel 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2, Build GINGERBREAD.XX1Q1, rooted with Odin, installed CWM, Superuser and Terminal Emulator. I have then deleted many system apps but NOT the phone.apk nor any phone related system apps.
Everything worked perfectly but then suddenly one morning the GTab started showing a popup notice after ending every phone call reporting an error in com.android.phone process and the only option is to Force Close it.
After this the app restarts and I'm able to make and take phone calls, but the bluetooth earpiece does not connect anymore until I reboot the Tab.
Everything else works perfectly and the Tab is now flying with 259MB of free memory.
I even tried wiping everything and restore factory settings but no luck...
So, the questions are:
1. Is the phone.apk corrupted somehow or is there another explanation?
2. Can I replace it with a new one (if so, how is it done and where can I find a new phone.apk app?)
3. Am a a real idiot for screwing up my phone for good?
Any help with this will be greatly appreciated...
Many thanks in advance.
1. Probably deleted something that the phone.apk needed
2. As the phone apk is not missing replacing it won't help, you would need to restore the file you should not have deleted (first you would need to know which one though)
3. Not at all, maybe a bit overzealous. A factory reset won't restore deleted system apps, it just sets everything to default. Where would i take the deleted apps from anyways?
You could restore deleted system apps by extracting them from a ROM, or just flash a new ROM with ODIN or CWM.
Hi Dark3n,
Thank you for your really quick reply.
Could you advise where I can find a ROM suitable for my GTab?
Secondly, what would be the right procedure to flash this ROM?
Would it be from the CWM Recovery boot?
Thank you for your help, really appreciate it!
G
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
Hm just google for your current version i suppose "GT-P1000XXJPZ", "XXJPZ" is the version, GT-P1000 your device.
What procedure you use depends on the file type of the rom you found.
Thanks!
I have found a ROM which seems to be the one for my GTab.
It came as a tar file.
File name is P1000XXJQ1_P1000XXJQ1_P1000JPZ_HOME.tar
I tried Flashing it through CWM amp but the device simply reboots and nothing happens. Is there a particular procedure to follow?
Sorry to bother you so much but it seems you've got a lot more knowledge about this...
And thank you for your patience too!
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CWM doesn't flash TAR files.
It is most likely to be used with ODIN or HEIMDALL software.
There most likely was a description on the procedure, where you got the file from.
Thanks so much!!
Will give it a try and report back...
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Hey Dark3n,
It worked!! Thanks so much for helping me on this one!
I flashed it with Odin and it was OK in a few minutes.
So glad to have my GTab back on track!!
I really owe you one.
Thanks so much.
Guido
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I'm happy to hear that.
Enjoy your stay on XDA.
Try to keep up your posting style, it will do you alot of good .
*looks at the other threads in Q&A*...
Bad or no thread titles, not even one sentence of description or gruesome english making one doubt his ability to read...
PPL if you read this, the best way to get good and fast answers, is to make a GOOD THREAD! Why should someone bother to invest time to answer, if the thread starter didn't invest any time

Help with installing .xap file on the phone.

Hi.
I apoligize for the new thread. Im starting one as i couldnt find infomation.
The phone has been in hibernation for over 6 months. I just hoped that i find some way of extracting them someday and came across it today.
I short, I'm not very technical. I want to install the app from the thread below to back up my text/whatsapp msgs. However, i have no clue as to how to go about installing the app on the phone. I tried opening the attachment d/l link through the phone but it doesnt support the format.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448197
Can some kind soul help me out?
Kind regards
PS- its a samsung focus with Win 7.
Or if someone can tell me how to access this file \Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\BackupVols\CommsBackup.xml it does me the job.
Thanks in advance!
What OS version does the phone have currently?
What firmware version does the phone have currently (preferably in Samsung's LetterLetterNumber format, i.e. KK2)?
Does the phone currently have any unlocks applied (Dev unlock, Interop unlock, custom ROM, etc.)?
Thank you for the prompt response.
I week after posting this request I lost the phone to a kid to who tossed it to the floor like one of her toys. The phone was very functional so bought a new one.
@ mods - please close this thread.

[Q] Cyberpad iView 7xx TPC Rooting?

Anyone doing any "development" rooting, firmware flashing, CWmods etc on iView tablet/phones?
I found someone who did actually...named: eyeoncomputers (hey there!) who made a very comprehensive and excellent Youtube tutorial seen here (I hope this is allowed), titled:
IVIEW 760TPC Advanced Improvements - Flashing Firmware, Custom Scripts & more...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fATLTulwdQg
So now, at least I know it can be done on an iView....
I'm tempted to just go for it....unfortunately, a 760TPC spec is pretty much too far off from a 792 TPC model (dual sim phone capabilities + 2G/3G + GPS/A-GPS connectivities which will most likely get messed up) if I flash it...and without any firmware back-up I'd most likely brick it before I could say I have root!)
Basically...I just want the 792 TPC rooted (for backing up purposes Titanium back up needs root right?)....so has anyone done it yet? or knows how to do it? or maybe an idea on how to go about it? Anyone? :-?
detartrated said:
Anyone doing any "development" rooting, firmware flashing, CWmods etc on iView tablet/phones?
I found someone who did actually...named: eyeoncomputers (hey there!) who made a very comprehensive and excellent Youtube tutorial seen here (I hope this is allowed), titled:
IVIEW 760TPC Advanced Improvements - Flashing Firmware, Custom Scripts & more...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fATLTulwdQg
So now, at least I know it can be done on an iView....
I'm tempted to just go for it....unfortunately, a 760TPC spec is pretty much too far off from a 792 TPC model (dual sim phone capabilities + 2G/3G + GPS/A-GPS connectivities which will most likely get messed up) if I flash it...and without any firmware back-up I'd most likely brick it before I could say I have root!)
Basically...I just want the 792 TPC rooted (for backing up purposes Titanium back up needs root right?)....so has anyone done it yet? or knows how to do it? or maybe an idea on how to go about it? Anyone? :-?
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I has a Iview 754 tpc and like you Im searching for some extra info for modding these tablet, but after hrs and hrs searching on internet, it appears like noone works on these brand, these a pitty, because its a cheap and common brand (iview) between people...
zizou_cr said:
I has a Iview 754 tpc and like you Im searching for some extra info for modding these tablet, but after hrs and hrs searching on internet, it appears like noone works on these brand, these a pitty, because its a cheap and common brand (iview) between people...
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I have one of the 760tpc 's - I gave it to my mother but I need to get in and do Something to it because it's crashing and losing her apps. (Tired of walking her through reinstalling solitaire lol) here's a thread on another forum that may help or get you closer to your answers lol
http://tabletrepublic.com/forum/ivi...60tpc-k-ployer-momo9-official-thread-883.html
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I527 using Tapatalk 4
stinkeye22 said:
I have one of the 760tpc 's - I gave it to my mother but I need to get in and do Something to it because it's crashing and losing her apps. (Tired of walking her through reinstalling solitaire lol) here's a thread on another forum that may help or get you closer to your answers lol
http://tabletrepublic.com/forum/ivi...60tpc-k-ployer-momo9-official-thread-883.html
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I527 using Tapatalk 4
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thanks, I"ll search inside this forum for the 754TPC models.. :good:
zizou_cr said:
thanks, I"ll search inside this forum for the 754TPC models.. :good:
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My friend have an Iview-795TPC tablet but seems like a different story for them.
One of the kids or someone changed the lock pattern and one day the owner tried to open and locked after several attempts of trials.
Now, it asks for an email account and password of the (last) user who created and accessed the tablet but even the owner's account (email & password) seems like can't open it.
I also tried the HARD RESETTING of this gadget because when they sent it to me to do the remedy or fix it back to factory settings, I cannot undo it. Even I followed all the instructions and step-by-step procedures on the YouTube video, still cannot restore it.
Is anybody successfully tried to restore back to factory setting of this IView Tablet Model 975TPC?
I appreciate it to someone help me on this situation. Link or simple tutorial-instructions can do.
Thanks in advanced.
elsuirad said:
My friend have an Iview-795TPC tablet but seems like a different story for them.
One of the kids or someone changed the lock pattern and one day the owner tried to open and locked after several attempts of trials.
Now, it asks for an email account and password of the (last) user who created and accessed the tablet but even the owner's account (email & password) seems like can't open it.
I also tried the HARD RESETTING of this gadget because when they sent it to me to do the remedy or fix it back to factory settings, I cannot undo it. Even I followed all the instructions and step-by-step procedures on the YouTube video, still cannot restore it.
Is anybody successfully tried to restore back to factory setting of this IView Tablet Model 975TPC?
I appreciate it to someone help me on this situation. Link or simple tutorial-instructions can do.
Thanks in advanced.
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Hi,
As you says my tablet model its diferent from yours, but when I realize my investigation on the web about a custom firmware from these tablet brand, I found these info, how can help you:
http://www.wikiforu.com/2013/03/how-to-reset-unlock-iview-tablet.html
By the way, could you please tell us, how its your experiense with these tablet? Bad or good?
Thanks..
P.S.: After search and search, I dont find anyone who make custom firmwares for these brand ...
zizou_cr said:
Hi,
As you says my tablet model its diferent from yours, but when I realize my investigation on the web about a custom firmware from these tablet brand, I found these info, how can help you:
http://www.wikiforu.com/2013/03/how-to-reset-unlock-iview-tablet.html
By the way, could you please tell us, how its your experiense with these tablet? Bad or good?
Thanks..
P.S.: After search and search, I dont find anyone who make custom firmwares for these brand ...
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Thanks for the response.
Unfortunately, I cannot tell you about this tablet because it's my friend's gadget but I found out that it's okay to use for starters and I'm an ACER Tab user (A500),
I only brought this attention because my pal couldn't fix it. :fingers-crossed:
elsuirad said:
Thanks for the response.
Unfortunately, I cannot tell you about this tablet because it's my friend's gadget but I found out that it's okay to use for starters and I'm an ACER Tab user (A500),
I only brought this attention because my pal couldn't fix it. :fingers-crossed:
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Here is the firmware for all the iview tablets. just unzip it and install the software and it will install the firmware to the device
iviewus.com/download/firmware/
iview 797tpc
I just purchased the Iview 797 TPC with jellybean 4.1.2.
These just released mid 2013, and have been looking all over for firmware, etc.
Not much out there for these models.
I had it connected to PC and the phone icon on desktop through media espresso said HTC generic.
So possibly these are clones of HTC.
These tabs are excellent except for the sound, they are to quiet for playback and handset volume.
So my question is can developers put aside the higher end models and get some ROMs for a Iview.
I would at least like to get jellybean 4.3 or even a piece of that KitKat .......
Flash / install the firmware
xgamer224 said:
Here is the firmware for all the iview tablets. just unzip it and install the software and it will install the firmware to the device
iviewus.com/download/firmware/
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Now that I have downloaded the firmware, how do I put on the device? I don't have Windows (or rather would like not to use it).
I did successfully installed Android 4.4 on a Transformer Prime not so long ago, so I am comfortable with adb and fastboot tools.
Does anyone know?

[Completed] Can Clockwork or another recovery program find and backup your truly stock ROM?

My question current is really about better understanding something in this whole Root and Linux learning adventure I think I am totally confused about.
Basically if no custom ROM exist or your device is not listed on the supported list of devices in any recovery program....
OR as in my case you want desperately to get the thing back running on it's true stock what do you do?
Your rooted, but stuck.
So my main question is:
What is the best way to bring a device back to stock if there is no stock ROMs available and factory reset will not work?
On any device in this situation. Mostly I am hoping to have it explained in a way I can really finalize this confusing hole in my logic.
Like can a recovery program find it if it is still on the device somewhere and if not, why not?
Thanks in advance.
Additional backstory if helpful.
I have a Wacom Cintiq Hybrid running Android 4.1 that is ( now ) rooted..
This is a very bad thing. The Real Stock ROM has palm rejection and all the drivers to make it work as a tool. So stock is the ideal but it is clearly not stock as my device supposedly came in the
box running 4.2 and with software and drivers to make it work properly with the pen. This has nothing. No software and the smallest amount of apps possible. Worse this is no custom ROM its on ( I think) as it would be the worst one ever and it was not rooted on arrival. I have no idea what happened before I got it. I may have made the mistake of rooting it really as I found out to my dismay there is no ROM support. So back to square one. I bought it ( very cheap for one of these ) "stuck and unable to go to the play store" and I did not realize until I got it, on a version of Android it was not meant for. Wacom is totally and woefully unhelpful in every way. They seem to want to quietly put this device behind them at the expense literally of their customers.
I have discussed this problem in another thread if more details on all this specific to this device are of interest.
Duende101 said:
My question current is really about better understanding something in this whole Root and Linux learning adventure I think I am totally confused about.
Basically if no custom ROM exist or your device is not listed on the supported list of devices in any recovery program....
OR as in my case you want desperately to get the thing back running on it's true stock what do you do?
Your rooted, but stuck.
So my main question is:
What is the best way to bring a device back to stock if there is no stock ROMs available and factory reset will not work?
On any device in this situation. Mostly I am hoping to have it explained in a way I can really finalize this confusing hole in my logic.
Like can a recovery program find it if it is still on the device somewhere and if not, why not?
Thanks in advance.
Additional backstory if helpful.
I have a Wacom Cintiq Hybrid running Android 4.1 that is ( now ) rooted..
This is a very bad thing. The Real Stock ROM has palm rejection and all the drivers to make it work as a tool. So stock is the ideal but it is clearly not stock as my device supposedly came in the
box running 4.2 and with software and drivers to make it work properly with the pen. This has nothing. No software and the smallest amount of apps possible. Worse this is no custom ROM its on ( I think) as it would be the worst one ever and it was not rooted on arrival. I have no idea what happened before I got it. I may have made the mistake of rooting it really as I found out to my dismay there is no ROM support. So back to square one. I bought it ( very cheap for one of these ) "stuck and unable to go to the play store" and I did not realize until I got it, on a version of Android it was not meant for. Wacom is totally and woefully unhelpful in every way. They seem to want to quietly put this device behind them at the expense literally of their customers.
I have discussed this problem in another thread if more details on all this specific to this device are of interest.
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Hello & welcome to xda-assist,
If you rooted the device you changed the system /kernel in the process, if root is all you done you should be able to unroot by using the unroot option in your root management application, if you did further changes like deleting system apps and so on it gets more complex, the best and easiest way to get back to the original state would be a copy of the latest firmware.. If it doesn't exist you're somewhat out of luck, please refer to this link for further help & information..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
Sam Nakamura said:
Hello & welcome to xda-assist,
If you rooted the device you changed the system /kernel in the process, if root is all you done you should be able to unroot by using the unroot option in your root management application, if you did further changes like deleting system apps and so on it gets more complex, the best and easiest way to get back to the original state would be a copy of the latest firmware.. If it doesn't exist you're somewhat out of luck, please refer to this link for further help & information..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
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Thanks for the reply. So no way to get the extract the original firmware? I don't wish to un-root. The device was set to a very sad state of affairs when I got it, unrooted, with something very unlike the stock firmware and factory date reset not helping at all. Persistently locked into a lower version of Android than it was not meant for and not running the drivers or software it would seem I need to make it function properly that came with the device.
Basically it lead to my curiosity of how one goes about extracting or mining the data that is stored somewhere on the device if all I did was root. Which is all I did.
It should still be there. Basically how do I get to it?
The link takes me back to the forums for help, however I found no help there after much searching before I asked here but thanks
Duende101 said:
Thanks for the reply. So no way to get the extract the original firmware? I don't wish to un-root. The device was set to a very sad state of affairs when I got it, unrooted, with something very unlike the stock firmware and factory date reset not helping at all. Persistently locked into a lower version of Android than it was not meant for and not running the drivers or software it would seem I need to make it function properly that came with the device.
Basically it lead to my curiosity of how one goes about extracting or mining the data that is stored somewhere on the device if all I did was root. Which is all I did.
It should still be there. Basically how do I get to it?
The link takes me back to the forums for help, however I found no help there after much searching before I asked here but thanks
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The intended of xda-assist is to direct you to the most suitable board of xda, we do not solve issues for you or do technical support, please be patient, it often takes time for exotic devices / questions to be seen by someone who can give hints and answers..
Edit: but it's not that the original firmware is stored somewhere on the device by default where you can grab it and reinstall it..
Sent from my OnePlus 2 using XDA Labs
Sam Nakamura said:
The intended of xda-assist is to direct you to the most suitable board of xda, we do not solve issues for you or do technical support, please be patient, it often takes time for exotic devices / questions to be seen by someone who can give hints and answers..
Edit: but it's not that the original firmware is stored somewhere on the device by default where you can grab it and reinstall it..
Sent from my OnePlus 2 using XDA Labs
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Totally cool. It's a tough question.
The OG firmware thing is the toughest part to understand. Just wanted to make sure I was clear in my explanation and question.

I need help with upgrading - Samsung Galaxy W (SGH-T679M)

I'm searching these forums, the web, every single website, and I still haven't came across a solution. Cyanogen, clockworkmod, they don't want to cooperate. I really am desperate now.
I'm trying to find a way to easily run a ROM on my phone, or maybe just install it. I'm aiming for Kitkat, but I have no idea how, as almost all of the posts on this forum contain broken links. Please, someone help!!!
Alex
Tell me about your fone.
Whats your skill set, as in do you KNOW how to unlock bootloader? Do you know how to root?
Firmware creators are too busy creating firmware. And fixing Bugs.
If your a noob, I can handle that, in effect, I need more information, because all those broken links are irelevant when what you actually need is found in millions of posts here..
The very reason developers dont answer
Pachacouti said:
Tell me about your fone.
Whats your skill set, as in do you KNOW how to unlock bootloader? Do you know how to root?
Firmware creators are too busy creating firmware. And fixing Bugs.
If your a noob, I can handle that, in effect, I need more information, because all those broken links are irelevant when what you actually need is found in millions of posts here..
The very reason developers dont answer
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Okay.
My phone is a Samsung Galaxy W. It's model number is SGH-T679M and it is currently running Gingerbread.
And so I wanted to change that version because... Gingerbread is unsupported, right? So I landed on this forum first, trying out all the ways that I could, and most of them lead me to dead links as I said.
So I went on different web pages, the Android subreddit, all that. Ended up finding this zip file supposedly containing KitKat or something earlier.
I tried to install it how they told me. Already knew how to go into recovery mode, then it told me to go to the apply update from sd card (used the internal storage instead because i could) and it said the MODEL NUMBER WAS WRONG.
It was for the Samsung Exhibit II, model I8150, and that makes no sense. Because they are LITERALLY THE SAME PHONE.
Thought this was gonna be simple but it was being rough on me. This is why I need help, because I honestly don't know what to do anymore. It is so confusing.
Look at this:
h**ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et0AnYkBlc4
correct the link above copy n paste in your browser
Then say if you can handle the work, nothing more. If you are up for it, your best here
Pachacouti said:
Look at this:
h**ps://www.you tube.com/watch?v=et0AnYkBlc4
Then say if you can handle the work, nothing more. If you are up for it, your best here
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Thank you, I will try it. I'll keep you updated if i didn't mess something up lol
Sincerely, Alex

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