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Hi,
I often dowload apps that come in a zip, and once unzipped are not in apk format.
For example, after being unzipped will usually include the following:
android manifest.xml
classes.dex
resources.arsc
a 'Meta-INF' folder
a 'res' folder
and a 'lib' folder
Was wondering how to get these packages installed. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Those are usually things you have to flash through recovery (install zip option), or install through MetaMorph if they're themes.
Hi,
just saw, you were faster.
have the same problem, in my case a *. sis file.
I don´t really know what to do with those files.
Regards
NetJay
Was a game I downloaded if that helps any1 understand.
dancforfreedom said:
Hi,
I often dowload apps that come in a zip, and once unzipped are not in apk format.
For example, after being unzipped will usually include the following:
android manifest.xml
classes.dex
resources.arsc
a 'Meta-INF' folder
a 'res' folder
and a 'lib' folder
Was wondering how to get these packages installed. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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This folders are the typical folders found in an apk file. Actually, all you have to do in this case is to just rename the .zip file to .apk without unzipping it and it should work. I do that when my apk files that I downloaded comes out as .zip. It works for me all the time.
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Thanks a lot, worked a treat!
itachi1706 said:
This folders are the typical folders found in an apk file. Actually, all you have to do in this case is to just rename the .zip file to .apk without unzipping it and it should work. I do that when my apk files that I downloaded comes out as .zip. It works for me all the time.
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Hi,
thats all? Omg can´t belive it, will try.
Thanks so lot !
Regards
NetJay
dancforfreedom said:
Was a game I downloaded if that helps any1 understand.
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Downloaded from where? Any official channels would supply an .apk surely?
dancforfreedom said:
Hi,
I often dowload apps that come in a zip, and once unzipped are not in apk format.
For example, after being unzipped will usually include the following:
android manifest.xml
classes.dex
resources.arsc
a 'Meta-INF' folder
a 'res' folder
and a 'lib' folder
Was wondering how to get these packages installed. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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try to rename the files to *.apk and install.
DirkGently1 said:
Downloaded from where? Any official channels would supply an .apk surely?
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While they commonly will give you an .apk file, sometimes especially if you download it from your android device directly, it downloads as a .zip file. In that case you will have to rename it.
Hi. I just found out that apk files are kept in the device after installation of the app.
I just recently downloaded a file explorer app and I found out that the apk files of the free games which I downloaded and installed from android market are kept in this folder:
/mnt/asec (I'm using Samsung Galaxy Ace)
There are individual folders for each game, and in each folder are a lib folder and the apk file. For example:
Fruit Ninja folder (which is found in mnt/asec folder) contains a lib folder and an apk file.
Fruit Slice folder (which is also found in mnt/asec folder) contains a lib folder and an apk file.
My question is, is it ok to delete these apk files? Will the games still work?
Also, can I send these apk files to someone else via bluetooth so they may download the apps without having to visit android market?
yeah you can delete the apk file after installing any app for it to still function, I do it all the time. Yes you can send the apk file to your friend so they can install it. If you're still cautious, try doing a trial run with one apk file...send it to your friend first, then delete, see if it works.
The .apk files are like setup files for windows. Once installed, you don't need the apk, especially if you are backing up with Titanium or similar backup program.
follow up question
Hi. Thanks guys.
Is everything from the android market ".apk"? Is it possible that some have a different extension? I downloaded a dictionary app, I can't be sure but I think it's a .zip file.
Thank you.
pakattack
I tried to delete the apk file. It cannot be deleted.
However, I copied it to my sd card, uninstalled the app, re-installed it using the one already in my sdcard, and it installed just fine.
I still want to be able to delete the apk file that is in the system though (/mnt/asec).
Any ideas or do I just have to deal with it?
sending .apk signed with another device
PakAttack1994 said:
yeah you can delete the apk file after installing any app for it to still function, I do it all the time. Yes you can send the apk file to your friend so they can install it. If you're still cautious, try doing a trial run with one apk file...send it to your friend first, then delete, see if it works.
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I agree with deleting it won't be a problem but sending to a friend?
sometimes I think there would be a message stating that its not sign
correctly.. correct me if I'm wrong Thank You
WillShaka, like I said, I tried to delete it. I can't. Not allowed.
I don't know why. I'm using ES File explorer
not sure if this works but have you tried unmounting the sd and delete?
WillShaka said:
I agree with deleting it won't be a problem but sending to a friend?
sometimes I think there would be a message stating that its not sign
correctly.. correct me if I'm wrong Thank You
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Also, and I don't mean to veer out of topic (this question is often ignored in Q&A forum), if I use Odin to upgrade my stock firmware instead of using Kies, will it erase all my data? I have a feeling it will...
WillShaka said:
not sure if this works but have you tried unmounting the sd and delete?
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Just tried it. Doesn't work, but thanks for suggesting. =)
Yes, you can delete the APK after installation. But the APKs in /system/app/ need to stay where they are to function appropriately
MarlonKaye said:
Also, and I don't mean to veer out of topic (this question is often ignored in Q&A forum), if I use Odin to upgrade my stock firmware instead of using Kies, will it erase all my data? I have a feeling it will...
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MarlonKaye said:
Just tried it. Doesn't work, but thanks for suggesting. =)
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yes odin your phone would wipe out all the user and data status.
your welcome sorry I couldn't help
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MarlonKaye said:
WillShaka, like I said, I tried to delete it. I can't. Not allowed.
I don't know why. I'm using ES File explorer
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I use the All-In-One Toolbox app to automatically find and delete all .apk files. It also has an automatic backup and restore function for apps.
So my daragon city and messenger are in the apk files I don't know if its backed by another zip folder my tablet is the amazon fire so if I deleted the apk files that is downloaded for an android would my appe still work the same
Hi
When I use Bluetooth to transfer music files and pictures from PC to my nexus5, they go well and everything is fine,, But when I transfer any apk file, it doesn't move to my phone, it says file transfer failed. So I plug via usb and have to do a copy-paste process in order to move the apk.
Is there any option or setting to make this happen?
My previous Galaxy S3 was okay with this apk transfer.
Note: this problem exists when I was stock, so I rooted and installing DroidKang rom, and the same problem happened.
Any suggestions?
hi friends,
my nexus 5 also can't receive APK file, i am using KANGAKAT 3.0.
Any suggestions?
hi friends,
any advice?
honming said:
hi friends,
any advice?
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How about temporarily changing the file extentions to .bat?
Moe560 said:
Hi
When I use Bluetooth to transfer music files and pictures from PC to my nexus5, they go well and everything is fine,, But when I transfer any apk file, it doesn't move to my phone, it says file transfer failed. So I plug via usb and have to do a copy-paste process in order to move the apk.
Is there any option or setting to make this happen?
My previous Galaxy S3 was okay with this apk transfer.
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Change the apk extension and try to send..it will work..!:good:
shadowdevil said:
Change the apk extension and try to send..it will work..!:good:
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Hi
I've just tried to change the extension, problem is same
Moe560 said:
Hi
I've just tried to change the extension, problem is same
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change the extension to zip or copy all the apk files into a zip file and try to send,it should work...
shadowdevil said:
change the extension to zip or copy all the apk files into a zip file and try to send,it should work...
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Unfortunately, didn't work, see below pic
Hey I was wondering if there is any app, or any way to get the images from apps? An example, I wanna make a website wiki of a card game. I need the card images.
Bump!
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Bump!
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Any file explorer, i would recommend to use ES File Explorer save the apk to the sd card then you can open it there.
Enjoy
Newyork! said:
Any file explorer, i would recommend to use ES File Explorer save the apk to the sd card then you can open it there.
Enjoy
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For some reason some of the APKs do not have all the images in the APK file. I think some of these apps download a whole bunch more stuff after installing T_T. Now I need to find that and see whats up.
10cheesecakes said:
For some reason some of the APKs do not have all the images in the APK file. I think some of these apps download a whole bunch more stuff after installing T_T. Now I need to find that and see whats up.
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Then you can probably find it with a file explorer by app data....
You might need root for this.
I am not sure what i am saying
If you have the apk file you can easily decompress it.
Just rename the apk to zip and open it with winrar.
Dears,
I need to preinstall some apps onto my tablet.
I installed them manually, them I collected apks via Apk Extractor.
I added those apks in the firmware, but just some of them are really preinstalled when firmware is flashed to devices.
Anything to check or do to these apks before to add them to firmware?
Thanks and best regards
ultradj83 said:
Dears,
I need to preinstall some apps onto my tablet.
I installed them manually, them I collected apks via Apk Extractor.
I added those apks in the firmware, but just some of them are really preinstalled when firmware is flashed to devices.
Anything to check or do to these apks before to add them to firmware?
Thanks and best regards
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Didn't understand your question properly but if you want to preinstall apps everytime you flash the rom or factory reset then copy the apks to following location-
/system/vendor/operator/app/
It will do the work.
Well I did this, but some apps are not installed, this is the problem...
And I have no idea where to find a flash log to see what happened.
Thanks!
ultradj83 said:
Dears,
I need to preinstall some apps onto my tablet.
I installed them manually, them I collected apks via Apk Extractor.
I added those apks in the firmware, but just some of them are really preinstalled when firmware is flashed to devices.
Anything to check or do to these apks before to add them to firmware?
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Place the apks in /system/app folder so that they will automatically install.
Make sure to set its permission as 644
ultradj83 said:
Well I did this, but some apps are not installed, this is the problem...
And I have no idea where to find a flash log to see what happened.
Thanks!
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In the firmware copy apks to
/data/app/
this should work but they will be erased when you factory reset.
So if I do a factory reset they won't be installed because apks will be deleted?
Any way to avoid this?
Tks!
ultradj83 said:
So if I do a factory reset they won't be installed because apks will be deleted?
Any way to avoid this?
Tks!
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No, they won't be deleted if you place it in /system/app, even if you do factory reset
ultradj83 said:
So if I do a factory reset they won't be installed because apks will be deleted?
Any way to avoid this?
Tks!
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Then you have to use 1st method which you said didn't work properly. So copying to /system/app/ folder is only option left. But you can't uninstall these apps, you can only delete them.
I'm trying to understand if the system partition has enough space.
Will Play Store update apps in the system?
Tks!
ultradj83 said:
I'm trying to understand if the system partition has enough space.
Will Play Store update apps in the system?
Tks!
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Yes
That's how apps like Google Maps get updated.
System gets full with a few apps...
I need to put the most of apps into /data, how to set permissions 644 by a Windows computer?
The tool that packages the firmware is only for Windows.
What if I edit permissions on a Linux machine then I copy them to Windows machine?
Tks!
ultradj83 said:
System gets full with a few apps...
I need to put the most of apps into /data, how to set permissions 644 by a Windows computer?
The tool that packages the firmware is only for Windows.
What if I edit permissions on a Linux machine then I copy them to Windows machine?
Tks!
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Just give permission to /data/app folder as same as /system/app folder. Giving permission to each and every app is not required.
Ok but files and folder are on a Windows machine because the builder is for a Windows.
How can I do?
ultradj83 said:
Ok but files and folder are on a Windows machine because the builder is for a Windows.
How can I do?
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I didn't understand. What are you doing ? Flashable zip ? Which tool you are using ?
Yes it's a flashble firmware.
I use Rockchip Firmware Factory.
ultradj83 said:
Yes it's a flashble firmware.
I use Rockchip Firmware Factory.
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What is the flashable firmware format ? Zip ? If zip then you can make changes in the firmware after making the firmware from that tool.
Yes it's a zip.
How to edit in the zip?
ultradj83 said:
Yes it's a zip.
How to edit in the zip?
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Extract update.script from Zip's meta-inf/google/android/ folder and edit it using notepad++ or similar program and you can add permissions there. You can even add data folder directly to zip using winrar or 7zip and make changes in update.script file.
4shreyas said:
In the firmware copy apks to
/data/app/
this should work but they will be erased when you factory reset.
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Dear,
I found that the automatic tool puts all apks that you suggest to put in /data/app in the system/preinstall, this might be the error.
At the same time apps to be installed as system apps are in the system/app.
How can I move my apks from system/preinstall to data/apps?
Creating a data.img in the update file, editing update-script and repacking firmware?
Thanks a lot.
ultradj83 said:
Dear,
I found that the automatic tool puts all apks that you suggest to put in /data/app in the system/preinstall, this might be the error.
At the same time apps to be installed as system apps are in the system/app.
How can I move my apks from system/preinstall to data/apps?
Creating a data.img in the update file, editing update-script and repacking firmware?
Thanks a lot.
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First tell me what is the format of your firmware ? First you told .zip and now you're talking about .img. Zip firmware is easy to edit. Just extract the zip file using 7z , winrar etc and add data/app/ folders to it and move required apks from system folder then edit update.script as said in previous post and compress again to zip using same software with normal deflate compression mode in options. Then you can directly flash. If .img you are talking about then it is different and slightly difficult.