Tired of getting insufficient storage message when installing apps?
I found a fix for root users.
1.Download a root browser.
2.Download your apk. NOT FROM PLAY STORE.
2.Copy apk to system/app.
3.Restart Phone.
4.Open root browser and go to system/app
5.Install app
If you don't want the app to be a system app (sometimes it changes into a user app itself after a while.)
1.Install Link2SD.
2.Find the App you installed.
3. Click on the app.
4. Click on actions
5. Click on convert to user app.
Tell me if it doesn't work. Thanks.
MasterPH said:
Tired of getting insufficient storage message when installing apps?
I found a fix for root users.
1.Download a root browser.
2.Download your apk. NOT FROM PLAY STORE.
2.Copy apk to system/app.
3.Restart Phone.
4.Open root browser and go to system/app
5.Install app
If you don't want the app to be a system app (sometimes it changes into a user app itself after a while.)
1.Install Link2SD.
2.Find the App you installed.
3. Click on the app.
4. Click on actions
5. Click on convert to user app.
Tell me if it doesn't work. Thanks.
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thanks for your work
Insufficient storage
MasterPH said:
Tired of getting insufficient storage message when installing apps?
I found a fix for root users.
1.Download a root browser.
2.Download your apk. NOT FROM PLAY STORE.
2.Copy apk to system/app.
3.Restart Phone.
4.Open root browser and go to system/app
5.Install app
If you don't want the app to be a system app (sometimes it changes into a user app itself after a while.)
1.Install Link2SD.
2.Find the App you installed.
3. Click on the app.
4. Click on actions
5. Click on convert to user app.
Tell me if it doesn't work. Thanks.
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solved with SD maid pro version (2, 44 € on play store).
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Hi!
Question 1
There are two ways to uninstall aplication "xxx.apk" (android 2.2)
1. task manager - apps - "xxx" uninstall
2. Root explorer - data - app - "xxx.apk" delete
Is there any difference how to uninstall?
Or they are the same?
Question 2
There are two ways to install aplication "xxx.apk"(android 2.2)
1. Download "xxx.apk" - click on it and install
2. Using Root explorer copy "xxx.apk" to folder data - app
Is there any difference how to install?
Or they are the same?
Question 3
If i use way 2 (use root explorer) is there difference where to copy "xxx.apk" to?
1. to folder data - app
2. to folder system - app
Tnx.
Vladimir
kvv515kvv515kvv said:
Hi!
Question 1
There are two ways to uninstall aplication "xxx.apk" (android 2.2)
1. task manager - apps - "xxx" uninstall
2. Root explorer - data - app - "xxx.apk" delete
Is there any difference how to uninstall?
Or they are the same?
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Using the taskmanager removes the .apk files and any other database files/cache it created during install.
Using root explorer to directly delete the .apk file will probably leave database files/preferences etc. still laying around somewhere.
kvv515kvv515kvv said:
Hi!
Question 2
There are two ways to install aplication "xxx.apk"(android 2.2)
1. Download "xxx.apk" - click on it and install
2. Using Root explorer copy "xxx.apk" to folder data - app
Is there any difference how to install?
Or they are the same?
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If possible you should click on them to install its cleaner.
Copying files directly into the app directy is usually only needed when you exchange system apps, because you can not install them.
kvv515kvv515kvv said:
Hi!
Question 3
If i use way 2 (use root explorer) is there difference where to copy "xxx.apk" to?
1. to folder data - app
2. to folder system - app
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Apps in /data/app can be updated through market, but won't survive a factory reset.
Apps in /system/app can NOT be updated through market, but WILL survive a factory reset.
thanks a lot (i pressed the thanks button too )
Any difference in uninstalling from the app manager or the market?
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I want to add an APP to my SGS2, At which stage you add an APP and How when Rooting?
Thanks
ALex Cph
Que?
You can add apps at anytime? I am not sure what you are asking....
alex.cph said:
I want to add an APP to my SGS2, At which stage you add an APP and How when Rooting?
Thanks
ALex Cph
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You want to add or install the app? for installing the app below are the steps to be followed
Option1: (If you have apk file)
1. Place the apk file in /system/app folder using root explorer or es file explorer
2. give permissions to the app from file explorer
3. click on the app it starts installing
Option2: (if you have the zip file for app)
1. boot into recovery
2. install the zip from sdcard
3. Fix Permissions
4. Reboot now
Hello Friends . I'm here to give a small guide to Save your apk files from Google Play Store
I Hope , this thread is important for you
Method 1 :-
1.Install OI File Explorer from Google Play Store
2.Install SaveAPK from Google Play Store
3.Run SaveAPK and select the application(apk) you want to save, then select the directory to store the apk (on SD card)
Downloads:-
OI File Explorer :- Click Here !!
SaveAPK :- Click Here !!
By the way ... you can also use your favorite file manager
Method 2 :-
1.Install Astro File Manager from Google Play Store
2.Start Astro File Manager then select Application Backup, backup the applications and the apk files will be store in backups/ directory on SD card.
Download Links :-
Astro File Manager Click Here !!
In this line of thought you can also use Titanium Backup, the catch is that it needs root.
AppMonster FTW
Noel Macwan said:
By the way ... you can also use your favorite file manager
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It doesn't work without OI MANAGER.. it says " oi manager isn't installed! " ....
save a pk is best its backed up apk in which folder we want its good yar if u have separate tool folder
apk extractor
es file explorer
You need to be rooted and I recommend use root explorer
The Automatic Way - Just Download titanium Backup or similar app Select the app and just hit covert to System app and reboot and if it force closes even on reboot go down the thread!!
Manual Way
1) Select the Apk Which you Want
2) Take the apk from SD card and copy the apk to /Root/System or any where in the Root
3 )Click yes When it Ask you Whether You Want to
Code:
The Current Files System is Read-only. Do You Want to remount as read-write and continue the Operation?
4) Select the file and change the permissions of the apk under select permissions
4) Tick all the boxes under read and only the first one under write and click OK
5) It should look like rw-r--r--
6) Then cut the Apk and pate it to /Root/System/app
And reboot and enjoy
The the app force closes (For Example - Swift Key ) go here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661238
Hit Thank If It Helped You
You may also need to move files from /data/data. For example moving Swiftkey needs moving files from /system/lib and /data/data
kaushikb.1996 said:
You need to be rooted and I recommend use root explorer
1) Select the Apk Which you Want
2) Take the apk from SD card and copy the apk to /Root/System or any where in the Root
3 )Click yes When it Ask you Whether You Want to
Code:
The Current Files System is Read-only. Do You Want to remount as read-write and continue the Operation?
4) Select the file and change the permissions of the apk under select permissions
4) Tick all the boxes under read and only the first one under write and click OK
5) It should look like rw-r--r--
6) Then cut the Apk and pate it to /Root/System/app
And reboot and enjoy
If this dint work try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661238
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OR you just use "Titanium Backup" from the google Playstore. Mark the app you like to convert and press "Convert to system app"
ma259 said:
You may also need to move files from /data/data. For example moving Swiftkey needs moving files from /system/lib and /data/data
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you can find another link down there
LS.xD said:
OR you just use "Titanium Backup" from the google Playstore. Mark the app you like to convert and press "Convert to system app"
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TRUE story but.wrote this if someone needed
In ios there was a separate folder with system apps that can be delete normally but if jailbreak u can access that fold I assuming that it wouldbe close to the same for android
Sent from my SM-T310 using xda app-developers app
androidhacker007 said:
In ios there was a separate folder with system apps that can be delete normally but if jailbreak u can access that fold I assuming that it wouldbe close to the same for android
Sent from my SM-T310 using xda app-developers app
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You need to your anrodi device
Just search for - How to root " Name of your Device "
Then in recommend you to install titanium backup to uninstall apps easily for installing the apps just follow the procedure which i gave you
That works too
Sent from my SM-T310 using xda app-developers app
I simply used twrp to copy some apps into /system/app
Hi, while millions of people wanted to change normal apps into system apps. I want to change system apps into normal apps.
I know this is the weirdest request you never found on xda history. But I need to remove system privilege on Google Photos because it blocks me from controlling background power consumption (only user app can be changed like that). I'm on realme UI 2.0 unrooted, if it has to be root I'd still take your advice. Thanks.
Want to find the apk of any installed apps in your android phone ???
Follow these simple steps.
step 1: Download and install Root explorer apk
step 2: Open root explorer
step 3: Under ROOT tab navigate to data >> app.
You will find the apk of your installed app beginning with com....
copy the required apk to another location and enjoy.
If you like this post pls hit the rhanks button.
FOR SYSTEM APPS, IN STEP 3 NAVIGATES TO system >> app.
NOTE:YOU NEED ROOT ACCESS FOR INSTALLING ROOT EXPLORER.
DO NOT DELETE THE APKs FROM THE ABOVE MENTIONED LOCATION.
If you don't have root access just download app backup from the play store.
Awesome post......keep it up
Otherwise, if you don't have root access, you can download the app "Super Backup" from Google Play, where it can backup any app on phone without root access. Even if you have root access, it will be much easier and faster to backup it from the app instead of going though the hassle to backup some apps. Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts&hl=da