Hi,
I'm running the latest 5.1.1 stock Deodexed from Tekxodus (official TMO) and have been trying to convert Textra into a system application.
Titanium backup just stays at processing.
I've tried copying the folder manually to /system/app - but it doesn't show up after reboot.
Is there another method I should be looking at?
Try using lucky patcher
I had similar problem with converting xmod to a system app with titanium backup
But lucky patcher worked like a charm
Teflanzy said:
Try using lucky patcher
I had similar problem with converting xmod to a system app with titanium backup
But lucky patcher worked like a charm
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I don't see any option to convert the app in there. It just browses the files.
I've tried copying it manually to both /System/Priv-App/ and /System/App but at no success.
If I can get Textra to install as a system-app it will allow MMS of Wi-Fi on TMO roms.
Is there a way to Deodex the APK itself?
shadezero said:
I don't see any option to convert the app in there. It just browses the files.
I've tried copying it manually to both /System/Priv-App/ and /System/App but at no success.
If I can get Textra to install as a system-app it will allow MMS of Wi-Fi on TMO roms.
Is there a way to Deodex the APK itself?
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Check again
See attached photo
Long press on the app you want to convert and you will see the option "move to system/app"
And since it is not a system app it is already deodexed
Only apps in system/app or system/priv-app are odedex in stock roms
Teflanzy said:
Check again
See attached photo
Long press on the app you want to convert and you will see the option "move to system/app"
And since it is not a system app it is already deodexed
Only apps in system/app or system/priv-app are odedex in stock roms
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Turned out I was using the wrong patcher.
I downloaded the correct APK, and it worked perfectly.
Thank you!
shadezero said:
Turned out I was using the wrong patcher.
I downloaded the correct APK, and it worked perfectly.
Thank you!
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you are welcome
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
I have an Alcatel OT 918A (gingerbread 2.3.6, kernel version 2.6.35.7) that I just rooted, but unfortunately while trying to remove bloatware I accidentally deleted the live wallpaper launcher & now I can't open the live wallpaper gallery. help anyone?
Also in trying to remove the bloatware from the phone I keep gettin the message "cannot remove system app. failed to locate the apk file." Is there anyway to get around this?
search google for the name of the app you deleted (eg. livewallpaper.apk or whatever it was called)
and use root explorer/root browser lite or any other root file manager, go to system/app, mount as r/w (in top right corner) and long press the app you wish to delete
alkspo said:
search google for the name of the app you deleted (eg. livewallpaper.apk or whatever it was called)
and use root explorer/root browser lite or any other root file manager, go to system/app, mount as r/w (in top right corner) and long press the app you wish to delete
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....dude i love you forever! titanium backup pro wasn't working for me but root explorer worked like a charm! THANK YOU!! :laugh:
I'm searching for the app i deleted now
ok so i found a livewallpaperpicker.apk online but even after copying it to the system/app folder & changing the permissions it still wont work. help?
glad to be of help
maybe the livewallpaper picker varies by different devices, what phone do you have and what rom are you using? i assume stock (one that came with phone) as you just rooted
alkspo said:
glad to be of help
maybe the livewallpaper picker varies by different devices, what phone do you have and what rom are you using? i assume stock (one that came with phone) as you just rooted
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yep. stock rom for the Alcatel OT 918A. i have a friend who has the same phone. is there a way to copy the apk on his & get it on mine?
rizzle2k said:
yep. stock rom for the Alcatel OT 918A. i have a friend who has the same phone. is there a way to copy the apk on his & get it on mine?
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Tell the friend to upload the apk on his dropbox or a google online account.or if he is nearby use bluetooth!!! Use root explorer to share files
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loneagl said:
Tell the friend to upload the apk on his dropbox or a google online account.or if he is nearby use bluetooth!!! Use root explorer to share files
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks much. I'll try it
I deleted these two apps to install Nexus 4 clock app, but it did not work. I would appreciate it if someone can share them with me. Thanks
tonie972 said:
I deleted these two apps to install Nexus 4 clock app, but it did not work. I would appreciate it if someone can share them with me. Thanks
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just take it out of the clean rom zip file you downloaded and extract it from there
Thanks! I forgot about that. So I got the apps but failed to install.
tonie972 said:
Thanks! I forgot about that. So I got the apps but failed to install.
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What exactly are you trying to do?
I uninstalled htcclockwidget and world clock to install nexus 4 clock, but it didn't work. Now I'm trying to reinstall those apps, but it doesn't work. I used root explorer to move the apks in the system/app folder to install.
tonie972 said:
Thanks! I forgot about that. So I got the apps but failed to install.
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are you installing the apks? thaat probably wont work, what you would do is take the apks and move it into system/apps using a file explorer that has root access like rootexplorer paste it back into the system/app directory with all the other system apps and set the correct permissons and reboot and you should be okay
paul_viado said:
are you installing the apks? thaat probably wont work, what you would do is take the apks and move it into system/apps using a file explorer that has root access like rootexplorer paste it back into the system/app directory with all the other system apps and set the correct permissons and reboot and you should be okay
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That's exactly what i did but its not working.
Edit: rebooting didn't work but turning it off did.
has anyone been able to port the stock Motorola text messaging app over to an AOSP ROM?
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has anyone been able to port the stock Motorola text messaging app over to an AOSP ROM?
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Have you tried just extracting the text messaging app from any stock Rom? I was on aviator Rom(Moto) and just switched to eclipse (aosp). I just extracted the apk and ran it. Then I used titanium backup to freeze the stock aosp messaging app (or u can back up and uninstall).
The stock app might reinstall on reboot since its a system app. To remove you can use root explorer and navigate to /system/app and mount r/w then delete the messaging.apk. you can also copy the Moto text messaging apk in that same directory and change the permission to rw-r-r. You can accomplish all this with root explorer or any file manager with r/w to system functionality.
I saw a post somewhere that had the zip files for a dark and light version, but can't remember where, but with any system apk, you could pretty much follow the steps I outlined. Just be sure to back up anything you delete just in case.
fcardona86 said:
Have you tried just extracting the text messaging app from any stock Rom? I was on aviator Rom(Moto) and just switched to eclipse (aosp). I just extracted the apk and ran it. Then I used titanium backup to freeze the stock aosp messaging app (or u can back up and uninstall).
The stock app might reinstall on reboot since its a system app. To remove you can use root explorer and navigate to /system/app and mount r/w then delete the messaging.apk. you can also copy the Moto text messaging apk in that same directory and change the permission to rw-r-r. You can accomplish all this with root explorer or any file manager with r/w to system functionality.
I saw a post somewhere that had the zip files for a dark and light version, but can't remember where, but with any system apk, you could pretty much follow the steps I outlined. Just be sure to back up anything you delete just in case.
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Does anyone have the stock Motorola app? Trying to get group mms working on CM10.1 and the way I want to do it is through the stock app.
I tried backing up the app with Titanium backup. but it won't show up in the app draw. I've check the permissions and everything.
hackthis02 said:
I tried backing up the app with Titanium backup. but it won't show up in the app draw. I've check the permissions and everything.
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Here are all the files needed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049679
The app shows up in the app draw but FC every time. I guess it needs something else when running on an AOSP ROM.
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The app shows up in the app draw but FC every time. I guess it needs something else when running on an AOSP ROM.
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Did you copy over the files from the lib folder as well and change the permissions?
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Since we now have root for the verizon s6, is it possible to get the stock browser and smart manager?
In theory. I was wondering the same thing but I've been working all day so I haven't had time to try
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THADDIUS25 said:
Since we now have root for the verizon s6, is it possible to get the stock browser and smart manager?
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Yes, just follow these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xy-s6-apps-t3041330/post59644234#post59644234
Let me know how it turns out!
Just tried this, the app is in the drawer but when I open it just closes.
THADDIUS25 said:
Just tried this, the app is in the drawer but when I open it just closes.
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And you correctly changed the permissions in the /system/app folder?
Yes
Check your permissions. I did it and it worked for me. Remember that the folders have different permissions than the files.
Did u move it to the priv app folder or the app folder?
Confirmed that when ALL permissions are set properly it works great! The app and the folders have different permissions like the other guy said
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THADDIUS25 said:
Did u move it to the priv app folder or the app folder?
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Just the /System/App folder. Use Root Explorer to do the permission settings. Just match what other random folders/apps permissions look like in the /System/App folder.
Thanks I got it working!!!
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Got it!
I've created a tutorial here.
I copied to /system/app, changed the permissions of the SBrowser folder, the apk, the lib folder, and each of the files inside the lib folder, but then I get this when I try to install the apk. What am I doing wrong?
Edit: I must have missed the previous post. Got it working now. Thanks!
Anyone have step by step instructions on how to get smart manager working? I followed the s4 thread, but it is not working for me.
I got the FingerPrint AutoComplete working, check out my thread over at XDA Thread Link.
-not very hopeful for this-
any chance, now that people have the stock browser with root, to get it working without root?
I really don't want to root my phone just yet...
levilib said:
-not very hopeful for this-
any chance, now that people have the stock browser with root, to get it working without root?
I really don't want to root my phone just yet...
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Not likely