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[Q] Frustrated with theme install

Hello all,
I have a Rogers Xperia play, 2.3.3. (UK firmware, already rooted).
Locked bootloader, and sim lock, so I can't use the SE website to unlock. Hence I can't get to fastboot, and use any kind of clockwork mod recovery etc..
I made a theme in the UOT kitchen. I provided my framwork-res, and SystemUI files to the site.
How the F#$% do I install this theme? I've read some instructions on using ADB (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065789), but last time I tried that (ADB itself works correctly and sees my phone) using a theme on the Xperia Play forum, my phone went in a reboot loop.
I'd like to avoid having to reinstall my apps again, yes I know I can get a backup application, but that's not the point of this thread
Any advice on how to install this would be appreciated.

Same here but with sim unlocked, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Rooted 2.3.3 bootloader locked ,i tried 6 times ,3 times without changing permissions ,3 with changing permissions and no result i only managed to change the SystemUI.apk to work and not get in the bootloop and the framework-res.apk makes the phone get in the bootloop

same problem here.......Waiting for a newbie tutorial

Have to tried using root explorer to install your theme? It's really easy to do I had a hard time using adb to install my theme too I kept going into bootloop but once I used root explorer got it installed in a few minutes
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just copy the .apk's to the platform-tools folder, fire up adb and type in
adb remount
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework
adb push systemui.apk /system/app
adb reboot
Done

thatsupnow said:
Have to tried using root explorer to install your theme? It's really easy to do I had a hard time using adb to install my theme too I kept going into bootloop but once I used root explorer got it installed in a few minutes
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I tried it aswell but I also got a boot loop.
I'm confused about these permissions :S

GetPatriotized said:
I tried it aswell but I also got a boot loop.
I'm confused about these permissions :S
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You will get a bootloop, if the theme you are tying to install, has an incompatible framework.... You should always make sure the theme is made for your firmware version, as for the permissions, its only if you use root explorer, if you use adb the correct permissions will already be set

AndroHero said:
You will get a bootloop, if the theme you are tying to install, has an incompatible framework.... You should always make sure the theme is made for your firmware version, as for the permissions, its only if you use root explorer, if you use adb the correct permissions will already be set
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I'm on 2.3.3 UK with Rogers Xperia Play.
I'm using root explorer because I'm lost with ADB

If that's the case the make sure you set permissions rw-r--r-- before you move them into the proper folders. Have fun dude
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Just to ad to @thatsupnow's post, move them to /system first and then set permissions there and then move to the correct folder as he said. That should keep you out of bootloop as long as you use compatible themes or your own cooked framework/systemUI as @androhero also mentioned
Regards Dousan...

I JUST MANAGED TO INSTALL A THEME WOOhOO
now how to do it:
1.copy the SystemUi.apk,framework-res.apk etc. on you SD Card
2.Use a File Explorer that can change permissions (I used Root Explorer from market,pm me for a link if you don't have money to buy it)
3.Copy SystemUi.apk to /System not /system/app and there change the permissions to rw-r--r-- (Be carefull , i accidentaly left rw-r--r-x and it didn't work)
4.Now replace the SystemUi.apk from system/app/ with the one from /system/
5.You will need to restart the phone (i couldn't because many Force Closes so i removed the battery then placed back) and now you have the new Notification Bar
6.Now do the 2-3-4-5 steps with framework-res.apk and this time the phone will restart itself after you copy it.
Where SystemUi.apk and Framework-res.apk go:
SystemUi.apk => /system/app
Framework-res.apk => /system/framework

AndroHero said:
just copy the .apk's to the platform-tools folder, fire up adb and type in
adb remount
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework
adb push systemui.apk /system/app
adb reboot
Done
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On a side note to this I had a little fun with ninjamorph and changed colors on some .png's in both systemui and framework-res and ended up with nearly all my apps fc'ing. Couldn't get adb to remount and got a permissions denied error. Then did a adb shell instaed and that worked. Check link for command's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13984118&postcount=3
Regards Dousan...

How to I change it to rw-r--r-- ?
Like what format is that?
I'm in the pop op where it shows the 9 boxes.
Owner,group,others etc. do you have a picture or something?

GetPatriotized said:
How to I change it to rw-r--r-- ?
Like what format is that?
I'm in the pop op where it shows the 9 boxes.
Owner,group,others etc. do you have a picture or something?
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User-Group-Others- rw-r--r--

[Q] Installing system apps on Rooted Xperia Arc S

So today I got a new Xperia Arc S from my uncle that was rooted and flashed with a custom ROM and Kernel.
The problem is, the most important system apps are missing, Internet and Play store .
I searched around a bit and found the apk's and the guide said to just put them in /system/app which I did using ES file explorer but after I restarted the phone the apps are not installed and do not appear on the App list.
Could anyone help me or tell me how to install system apps?
For the moment I can download apps from my other phone and bluetooth them across.

Hi,
i recommend root Explorer lite.
Then copy the file(s) to /system/app . Then click long on the file and choose permissions. Then set it to
rw-r-r.
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Problem with an Album app

I have xperia L c2104, rooted, bootloader unlocked.
I tried to install system aps( walkman, album and movies) which are ported from Z2.
Movies app works fine.
Walkman didn't get installed , so installed through apk file.
Album is crashing and I am not able to install apk file.
Is there any way to uninstall it and install again?

mvv1277 said:
I have xperia L c2104, rooted, bootloader unlocked.
I tried to install system aps( walkman, album and movies) which are ported from Z2.
Movies app works fine.
Walkman didn't get installed , so installed through apk file.
Album is crashing and I am not able to install apk file.
Is there any way to uninstall it and install again?
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You will need to delete the SemcAlbum folder in data/data by using root explorer

Ben Ling said:
You will need to delete the SemcAlbum folder in data/data by using root explorer
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I was not able to find SemcAlbum folder in data/data.
I tried to delete com.sonyericsson.album and SemcAlbum app from system/app. But didn't work.
Is there any way to uninstall this app? any shell command?

mvv1277 said:
I was not able to find SemcAlbum folder in data/data.
I tried to delete com.sonyericsson.album and SemcAlbum app from system/app. But didn't work.
Is there any way to uninstall this app? any shell command?
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well i told you the wrong name,should be delete the com.sonyericsson.album from data/data
then go to data/dalvik-cache delete [email protected]@[email protected]
you should be able to install the latest SemcAlbum.

mvv1277 said:
I have xperia L c2104, rooted, bootloader unlocked.
I tried to install system aps( walkman, album and movies) which are ported from Z2.
Movies app works fine.
Walkman didn't get installed , so installed through apk file.
Album is crashing and I am not able to install apk file.
Is there any way to uninstall it and install again?
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I would say You need to intall
Xposed framework
and then
download Xperia Xposed
and enable it on modules
and Enable superuser mod
DONE

[Help] I have deleted Camera Defaut app from my Z3 with titanium

Hello , I have deleted Camera App defaut and when i try to reinstall it , failed , so please help me with flashable file or anything to do please

If you have the original apk it's enough to copy that file into /system/priv-app/ and give it 644 permission, then reboot and it's done.

eskamhl said:
If you have the original apk it's enough to copy that file into /system/priv-app/ and give it 644 permission, then reboot and it's done.
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I tried this from another Xperia Z3 , and it not work

mazighi said:
I tried this from another Xperia Z3 , and it not work
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Maybe you need also the .odex file, I don't remember if the camera apk is doedexed by default or not.

eskamhl said:
Maybe you need also the .odex file, I don't remember if the camera apk is doedexed by default or not.
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Yes i haven't touch it before , I have desintall it with titanium backup accidentaly

It has to be out in the "system" apps folder. I don't think you can just install it like a regular apk.

abhinav.tella said:
It has to be out in the "system" apps folder. I don't think you can just install it like a regular apk.
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It said failed when i try to reinstall it

How did you try to re-install it?

You can't install it the normal way.. You have to copy the apk AND the odex file to /system/app

Bro0z3r said:
You can't install it the normal way.. You have to copy the apk AND the odex file to /system/app
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I have tried this , but no result :/
please who can help me with necessary file ?

unable to edit root folder after root using kingroot

i have root sony xperia e3 dual using king root android.. t first i m able to edit system folder. but now unable to edit delete or modify any thing from root folder. i hv tried with root checker every thing is ok. i hv paste there a wrong font now unable to delete so no any regional language support now. plz any 1 help me:crying:

swtmunna said:
i have root sony xperia e3 dual using king root android.. t first i m able to edit system folder. but now unable to edit delete or modify any thing from root folder. i hv tried with root checker every thing is ok. i hv paste there a wrong font now unable to delete so no any regional language support now. plz any 1 help me:crying:
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u need to have an unlocked boot loader and further
kinguser doesn't allow you to get rw on root
try mounting rw on /system it using terminal n if it doesn't work try switching to super su
using super sume app