fellaws i want to replace my stock apps with the advanced ones available on google play like my files with es file explorer. but when i install it the es file explorer is added instead of replacing the old my files app. this is just an example. i want many other apps replaced.
i am using custom rom with rooted samsung 5670.
please tell me the method.
hasham33 said:
fellaws i want to replace my stock apps with the advanced ones available on google play like my files with es file explorer. but when i install it the es file explorer is added instead of replacing the old my files app. this is just an example. i want many other apps replaced.
i am using custom rom with rooted samsung 5670.
please tell me the method.
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Installing one app, does not replace another app. If it is a newer version of the same app, then it will update the old one.
You can install all the file explorers you find on the play store, and you will have all of them installed at the end and they won't replace each other.
The only solution is to uninstall the app you don't want. In your case: My Files.
But My Files is a system app (talking about a samsung tw rom?) and you can't uninstall it normally. You are rooted so you can uninstall it. Use an app like this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
There are many more like it.
Beware though, if you uninstall critical system apps, your phone might not work properly any more. Make sure you know what you're doing.
And also, you won't be able to remove some apps for various reasons.
Edit: One other way to remove system apps is to use a browser like Root Explorer or Root Browser, navigate to the location: /system/app or /system/priv-app and remove the app from there. But again: USE CAUTION!!
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thank you for your reply.
i know how to uninstall system apps with my rooted phone. now let me explain to you my real problem.
i have some files which i want hidden. now the ES Explorer does the task and requires password to show hidden files . BUT anyone can see them using the option in "my files" that is "show hidden files" . Hence it is an application that nulls the security enhancement provided by the ES file Explorer:crying:.
so i thought that i should uninstall the "my files" app but when i did this, other apps like Camera and Gallery stopped working and i had to re-install the "my files" app.
But i have seen custom Roms in which one or two stock apps are replaced by other advanced apps. Can you tell me the process?
hasham33 said:
thank you for your reply.
i know how to uninstall system apps with my rooted phone. now let me explain to you my real problem.
i have some files which i want hidden. now the ES Explorer does the task and requires password to show hidden files . BUT anyone can see them using the option in "my files" that is "show hidden files" . Hence it is an application that nulls the security enhancement provided by the ES file Explorer:crying:.
so i thought that i should uninstall the "my files" app but when i did this, other apps like Camera and Gallery stopped working and i had to re-install the "my files" app.
But i have seen custom Roms in which one or two stock apps are replaced by other advanced apps. Can you tell me the process?
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Unfortunately no. I do not know all the dependencies between apps. And I don't think you can change dependencies for an app. These are hardcoded inside the app itself. As an example, I have a galaxy s4 and use custom ROMS based on cyanogenmod. It's impossible to have the camera app from the stock Samsung rom because of the dependencies required for the app to run.
I think you need to find a different approach. Try maybe protecting them somehow instead of hiding them
Good luck
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Ok I'm very new to this but I have succesfully rooted my Huawei Ascend m860 phone from Cricket with z4root. And I am using Root Explorer to get rid of the BS like Photobucket and YouTube that come preloaded and can't uninstall unless you have rooted the phone. And I have done all that and got rid of most of that crap. Now can I move files from the system/app folder to the data/app folder where all my other apps go to or do I have to do the same like I did to remove the apps that are useless to me and delete them? Cause I am going to keep a couple but would like to just move them to the data/app folder like the rest.
You can't just move application folders to the external storage (SDcard) with that method. You will break applications by moving their folders.
You will want to look into something like a2sd or app2sd. Search google and you will find something good on it. Read up and make sure it's what your looking for.
nmm15106 said:
Ok I'm very new to this but I have succesfully rooted my Huawei Ascend m860 phone from Cricket with z4root. And I am using Root Explorer to get rid of the BS like Photobucket and YouTube that come preloaded and can't uninstall unless you have rooted the phone. And I have done all that and got rid of most of that crap. Now can I move files from the system/app folder to the data/app folder where all my other apps go to or do I have to do the same like I did to remove the apps that are useless to me and delete them? Cause I am going to keep a couple but would like to just move them to the data/app folder like the rest.
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You Can Move Them To The Data Folder, But Instead Try Downloading Install Manager From Market Might Make Life Easier, With Install Manager, You Can Basically Move Apps From System To Sdcard With One Click!!
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I have a stock Sensation, temp-rooted, and have a couple of themed apps I like (TweetDark, Transparent G+). Using root explorer, I navigate to downloads on my SD, select the APK and select install. It prompts that the app will replace an existing one, keeping user data (normal). It asks me to accept permissions (normal). It says installing (normal). Then is says Application Not Installed with a Done button (definitely not normal). I have third party apps allowed, and it let me install an APK that wasn't an overwrite, so why can't I install my themed APKs? Any suggestions/information would be most helpful.
JaylanPHNX said:
I have a stock Sensation, temp-rooted, and have a couple of themed apps I like (TweetDark, Transparent G+). Using root explorer, I navigate to downloads on my SD, select the APK and select install. It prompts that the app will replace an existing one, keeping user data (normal). It asks me to accept permissions (normal). It says installing (normal). Then is says Application Not Installed with a Done button (definitely not normal). I have third party apps allowed, and it let me install an APK that wasn't an overwrite, so why can't I install my themed APKs? Any suggestions/information would be most helpful.
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you cant because the stock rom is .odex you need to de-odex the rom or apk for it to work or backup both the apk and .odex files to your sd now delete the .odex file install your apk and reboot
Thanks for your answer. I was afraid it would be something like that. The phone's a loaner as part of a T-Mobile feedback program so I don't want to muck with it to much.
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I've searched all over the net but to no avail.
I want to add some apps into the /system/app folder of the ROM, but whenever I flash the ROM (I did all the procedures - sign the ROM and all), the apps do not work. Instead, they force close everytime I try to open them, and in App Manager, they have absolutely no storage at all - they're blank. 0MB.
I extracted the 31/08/2012 nightly build of CM10 for Samsung Galaxy Mini, then edited all that I needed before compressing and signing the .zip file. However, that doesn't seem to work, although I can flash the ROM.
Is there a way where I can add in my own apps (as system apps into /system/app) and remove selected ringtones(.ogg)? A tutorial would very much be appreciated! Thanks in advance
Brilliance8257 said:
I've searched all over the net but to no avail.
I want to add some apps into the /system/app folder of the ROM, but whenever I flash the ROM (I did all the procedures - sign the ROM and all), the apps do not work. Instead, they force close everytime I try to open them, and in App Manager, they have absolutely no storage at all - they're blank. 0MB.
I extracted the 31/08/2012 nightly build of CM10 for Samsung Galaxy Mini, then edited all that I needed before compressing and signing the .zip file. However, that doesn't seem to work, although I can flash the ROM.
Is there a way where I can add in my own apps (as system apps into /system/app) and remove selected ringtones(.ogg)? A tutorial would very much be appreciated! Thanks in advance
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For the ringtones, you can simply delete them. For the apps, you need to make sure they're compatible with your Android version/device and they must also have the correct permissions.
What sort of apps are you trying to add?
Theonew said:
For the ringtones, you can simply delete them. For the apps, you need to make sure they're compatible with your Android version/device and they must also have the correct permissions.
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How do I get the correct permissions? (How do I tweak them?)
aka_bigred said:
What sort of apps are you trying to add?
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Things like replacing Trebuchet with Launcher Pro, basically replacing apps of my choice and adding in some more like Go Keyboard.
How to convert user apps to system apps? Many apps give fc because of some missing files. I would like to move whatsapp and maps to system to get some free internal memory.
How can I add more apps into system while porting a Rom, what all libraries and permissions do I need to take care of?
I already tried /system/mover and similar apps. While manually moving whatsapp I couldn't find library files
Thanks in advance!
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Lennox Alexion said:
How to convert user apps to system apps? Many apps give fc because of some missing files. I would like to move whatsapp and maps to system to get some free internal memory.
How can I add more apps into system while porting a Rom, what all libraries and permissions do I need to take care of?
I already tried /system/mover and similar apps. While manually moving whatsapp I couldn't find library files
Thanks in advance!
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You can go and install Link2SD, and skip the part where it asks to create a mount script. Then you can access apps and convert them into system apps. You will need to restart the phone when you convert the app for proper functioning.
tatiraju.rishabh said:
You can go and install Link2SD, and skip the part where it asks to create a mount script. Then you can access apps and convert them into system apps. You will need to restart the phone when you convert the app for proper functioning.
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Still can't convert whatsapp..
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WhatsApp can be moved to SD card by making External memory as default memory.
If you don't know ,here's how we do :
-->Install SDK and USB drivers
-->Connect your phone,be sure USB debugging is turned on. Go to Settings -> Applications -> Development and enable USB debugging.
-->Start Command Promt : click Start, type “cmd” and press Enter
-->type cd "<sdk>\platform-tools" ;where <sdk> is the actual path of installed sdk.
-->Type these command in the window:
-->adb shell
-->pm set-install-location 2
-->Done!! You can now move WhatsApp and many other apps which previously you were not able to ..
afaik, there usually aren't any modules for apps...
Lennox Alexion said:
How to convert user apps to system apps? Many apps give fc because of some missing files. I would like to move whatsapp and maps to system to get some free internal memory.
How can I add more apps into system while porting a Rom, what all libraries and permissions do I need to take care of?
I already tried /system/mover and similar apps. While manually moving whatsapp I couldn't find library files
Thanks in advance!
Sent from my HTC Explorer A310e
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Other than the apps that you flash as Gapps, all other apps (which you mainly install from play store) are *.apk files which can be found in /data/app. You can make it as a system app, by just moving it into /system/app using any root file manager...
*This doesn't apply while porting a ROM... because, the apps already present in /system/app of a ROM usually have their own libraries... Use the guidance of a good "port"er.
Hello, is there a way to copy a Samsung app (e.g. Email in Galaxy Ace 2) to another device of different brand?
bomberb17 said:
Hello, is there a way to copy a Samsung app (e.g. Email in Galaxy Ace 2) to another device of different brand?
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Yes you can. If you can identify the .apk file of a certain application, you can simply copy it to
another device and install there.
This is something I used to do whenever I see my friends mobiles. I will checkout if they have any cool
App. If I like any, I will find out the installation file (.apk extension) and I will Bluetooth/superbeam it to my mobile
and install...as simple as that...
And my easiest way to find the apk file is "just search for 'apk' in file explorer"....
appviz said:
Yes you can. If you can identify the .apk file of a certain application, you can simply copy it to
another device and install there.
This is something I used to do whenever I see my friends mobiles. I will checkout if they have any cool
App. If I like any, I will find out the installation file (.apk extension) and I will Bluetooth/superbeam it to my mobile
and install...as simple as that...
And my easiest way to find the apk file is "just search for 'apk' in file explorer"....
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This simply does not work for the Sammy apps they are kinda rigged to the framework .
One must heavily modify the apps to make them work on non Sammy ROMs
This is the reason why non of the sense apps are ported to CM ROMs
sorry for any ty¶°s
professor_proton said:
This simply does not work for the Sammy apps they are kinda rigged to the framework .
One must heavily modify the apps to make them work on non Sammy ROMs
This is the reason why non of the sense apps are ported to CM ROMs
sorry for any ty¶°s
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That's what I was afraid of.. Because I've tried copying the samsung mail app in different ways to my ZTE (apk copy, titanium backup etc) and none of them did work. I also tried copying the exchange app but no luck either.
bomberb17 said:
That's what I was afraid of.. Because I've tried copying the samsung mail app in different ways to my ZTE (apk copy, titanium backup etc) and none of them did work. I also tried copying the exchange app but no luck either.
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And another reason is that the system apps present in stock roms are odexed .
One simply isn't able to port Sammy apps without going full retard
sorry for any ty¶°s
Have you tried direct copy inside system? Since you said you've tried Titanium Backup, it means your device has been rooted right?
Enter your system and change its permission to copy the application there into your memory card... hope it works...