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Icon Changing on Installed apps

How could I change icon of already installed apps on my N1 (Using Desire ROM).

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Sniuff said:
How could I change icon of already installed apps on my N1 (Using Desire ROM).
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If you really want to change the icon of any apk and you're rooted... pull the file onto your computer. You can use Terminal to move it to your SD card first, then to your pc. Make a copy as a backup. Open the apk in 7zip. Find the correct drawable folder which holds the icon and drag/drop whatever icon you want into that folder. 7zip will automatically handle the rest. Just close 7zip, and move the file back over to the SD card, then use Terminal to copy it back to the phone.
Might need to reboot as well.

uansari1 said:
If you really want to change the icon of any apk and you're rooted... pull the file onto your computer. You can use Terminal to move it to your SD card first, then to your pc. Make a copy as a backup. Open the apk in 7zip. Find the correct drawable folder which holds the icon and drag/drop whatever icon you want into that folder. 7zip will automatically handle the rest. Just close 7zip, and move the file back over to the SD card, then use Terminal to copy it back to the phone.
Might need to reboot as well.
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How could I pull all the apps ?

My only contribution to XDA. Hope it can help.
It was written for the G1, but I can only assume it will work for the N1, too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=503007

Sniuff said:
How could I pull all the apps ?
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If you have to ask, maybe you shouldn't be attempting this yet. If you're rooted, all you need to do is use Terminal Emulator or connect the phone to your phone if you have ADB setup, and copy the apk files whose icons you want to change to your computer.
Essentially, you're just copying them onto your computer, editing them, then overwriting the ones on your phone.

Are you sure, that it works with Apps from Market?
I think, there is a problem with signing after that procedure.

[Q] Turn off camera shutter sound

Any idea how to turn the camera's shutter sound off? I can't find it in the camera menu.

supa2001 said:
Any idea how to turn the camera's shutter sound off? I can't find it in the camera menu.
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If you have root look in system/build.prop/ and change this line (or something similar) value to 0: ro.camera.sound.forced=1 -----> ro.camera.sound.forced=0. Haven`t tried it myself on the N5 though.

you can also delete or rename the sound files in /system/media/audio/ui. The filenames are self explaining and start with camera_ or video_; they are .ogg filetype.

On custom roms yull be able to
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You can also switch your phone state to silent or vibrate only. This will kill the noisy camera sound as well.

Sceetr said:
You can also switch your phone state to silent or vibrate only. This will kill the noisy camera sound as well.
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What he said.
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gee2012 said:
If you have root look in system/build.prop/ and change this line (or something similar) value to 0: ro.camera.sound.forced=1 -----> ro.camera.sound.forced=0. Haven`t tried it myself on the N5 though.
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Can't find any line with camera in it.
xdafalter said:
you can also delete or rename the sound files in /system/media/audio/ui. The filenames are self explaining and start with camera_ or video_; they are .ogg filetype.
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I renamed the 3 files, but sound still present.

supa2001 said:
Can't find any line with camera in it.
I renamed the 3 files, but sound still present.
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Are you sure renaming was a success. Try a reboot, after that: is the sound still there and are the files still renamed?

xdafalter said:
Are you sure renaming was a success. Try a reboot, after that: is the sound still there and are the files still renamed?
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Yeah, I even moved the files to other folders, and sounds still there.
I renamed the 2 camera_xxx.ogg and 1 video_xxx.ogg in media/UI folder.
Which files did you rename?

supa2001 said:
Yeah, I even moved the files to other folders, and sounds still there.
I renamed the 2 camera_xxx.ogg and 1 video_xxx.ogg in media/UI folder.
Which files did you rename?
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Exactly those. This is weird, you are rooted on bootloader is unlocked?
How did you move the files?
What is the exact path of the files?
Maybe, if they are still in an indexed dir the media scanner still finds them.
For me this was working on several devices...

xdafalter said:
Exactly those. This is weird, you are rooted on bootloader is unlocked?
How did you move the files?
What is the exact path of the files?
Maybe, if they are still in an indexed dir the media scanner still finds them.
For me this was working on several devices...
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I moved it to audio folder instead of UI using Root Browser.
The exact path of the 3 files are system\media\audio\UI
I renamed by adding a 1 in front of the filename.
Thanks!

Another way. Tested and verified on Nexus 5
In terminal when rooted
su
mount -o "rw,remount" /system
cd /system/media/audio/ui/
mv camera_click.ogg camera_click.bck.ogg

Not working when using HDR mode . ?!?!?

i've renamed, moved and deleted all three audio files (camera_click.ogg , focus and video), and i still have the shutter sound when using the camera AND hdr mode.
Why ?

Any progress on shutting the sound on HDR mode?

Ok guys if you want to disable the HDR shutter sound you have do some extra steps.
What you need are:
A computer PC/Mac will be fine. ZIP file explorer software (I recommend 7-zip freeware and rich format support)
Rooted Nexus 5 Debugging Mode turn on
Root Explorer App from play store
1. Launch Root Explorer and local to /system/app/ look for GoogleCamera.apk file copy it and move to SD card partition (I copy to Download folder on SD card partition which is easy to find)
2. Connect the nexus 5 to your pc/mac copy the Googlecamera.apk from SD card partition to your PC. After that rename the GoogleCamera.apk to other name on your phone.(after modifity the apk and load back to the phone it won't replace the original apk incase issues we can alway replace the original apk back to system)
3. Open Googlecamera.apk on your computer with zip software you should see a list of file and folders, open "res/raw" folder you will see few files, search for following 2 files "hdr_plus_capture_done.ogg" "hdr_plus_capture_start.ogg" what you have to do is create a empty file on your computer and rename as this two file name with the same file format. After created the empty file just drag it to the apk file that we open with the zip software. When it done you should see two file with 0 byte.
4. Copy the modified Googlecamera.apk back to the sdcard partition location. disconnect the phone from your computer.
5. Launch the root explorer on your phone and copy and paste the modified Googlecamera.apk back to /system/app/ also please remember to change the file permission to rw-r-r. open the apk and click install (it will end up Not installed)
6. Reboot the phone and open the camera app and test shot with HDR+ mode it should be silent now.
Enjoy.

Johnsonyc said:
Ok guys if you want to disable the HDR shutter sound you have do some extra steps.
What you need are:
A computer PC/Mac will be fine. ZIP file explorer software (I recommend 7-zip freeware and rich format support)
Rooted Nexus 5 Debugging Mode turn on
Root Explorer App from play store
1. Launch Root Explorer and local to /system/app/ look for GoogleCamera.apk file copy it and move to SD card partition (I copy to Download folder on SD card partition which is easy to find)
2. Connect the nexus 5 to your pc/mac copy the Googlecamera.apk from SD card partition to your PC. After that rename the GoogleCamera.apk to other name on your phone.(after modifity the apk and load back to the phone it won't replace the original apk incase issues we can alway replace the original apk back to system)
3. Open Googlecamera.apk on your computer with zip software you should see a list of file and folders, open "res/raw" folder you will see few files, search for following 2 files "hdr_plus_capture_done.ogg" "hdr_plus_capture_start.ogg" what you have to do is create a empty file on your computer and rename as this two file name with the same file format. After created the empty file just drag it to the apk file that we open with the zip software. When it done you should see two file with 0 byte.
4. Copy the modified Googlecamera.apk back to the sdcard partition location. disconnect the phone from your computer.
5. Launch the root explorer on your phone and copy and paste the modified Googlecamera.apk back to /system/app/ also please remember to change the file permission to rw-r-r. open the apk and click install (it will end up Not installed)
6. Reboot the phone and open the camera app and test shot with HDR+ mode it should be silent now.
Enjoy.
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Tried this; when I try and install the apk I get "X App not installed"

that is normal cause all the system app will not installed they are boot loaded. Actually I tested even you not install just go for reboot it will work too

It works perfect with Cataclysm 4.4.2 :good:

Can someone upload the modified camera apk ?
Johnsonyc said:
Ok guys if you want to disable the HDR shutter sound you have do some extra steps.
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Thank you, but i don't have the skill to do this.

[Q] my pictures on my Internal Memory ARENT showing in the Gallery, only in my files

I didn't start having this problem until i loaded an app called "CLEAN SWEEP, and " Whats APP".. does any one of these apps change some properties that are hard to find that now makes any of my pictures i download from my messaging app, or camera go straight to "MY FILES" instead of showing in MY GALLERY like they used to do. I have deleted the old download folder to see if it wold start a new one , and it did, but still is not showing up in my gallery, just my files. the only pics showing up in my gallery are the ones on my sd card. can some one please help us out here.. galaxy s5 owner

BigBoi2U said:
I didn't start having this problem until i loaded an app called "CLEAN SWEEP, and " Whats APP".. does any one of these apps change some properties that are hard to find that now makes any of my pictures i download from my messaging app, or camera go straight to "MY FILES" instead of showing in MY GALLERY like they used to do. I have deleted the old download folder to see if it wold start a new one , and it did, but still is not showing up in my gallery, just my files. the only pics showing up in my gallery are the ones on my sd card. can some one please help us out here.. galaxy s5 owner
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Check the folder where you stored your pics...
For a file called "no media" if u found that delete it...
If this doesn't work delete the . thumbnail folder in DCIM folder.....this should work...
But to see that file or folder.. Hidden files must be shown via file manager...
If you not found that connect ur device to pc or laptop then delete that folder....
Hope this helps

DastanShaikh said:
Check the folder where you stored your pics...
For a file called "no media" if u found that delete it...
If this doesn't work delete the . thumbnail folder in DCIM folder.....this should work...
But to see that file or folder.. Hidden files must be shown via file manager...
If you not found that connect ur device to pc or laptop then delete that folder....
Hope this helps
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Ok I just want to make sure of no catastrophic failures, lol.. I opened "my files" clicked device storage, and scrolled all the way to last files listed without opening any folder, and I see a file called .nomedia, is this the file? You did say open a folder to find this file, but in this case its not in a folder. 2, I clicked on .thumbnails in the DCIM folder and I see images, when I delete this file, will I now loose these images? I am awaiting further instructions before I do anything, because I have moved to quickly before and lost a lot of images before.. Please and thank you for your assistance.

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Ok I just want to make sure of no catastrophic failures, lol.. I opened "my files" clicked device storage, and scrolled all the way to last files listed without opening any folder, and I see a file called .nomedia, is this the file? You did say open a folder to find this file, but in this case its not in a folder. 2, I clicked on .thumbnails in the DCIM folder and I see images, when I delete this file, will I now loose these images? I am awaiting further instructions before I do anything, because I have moved to quickly before and lost a lot of images before.. Please and thank you for your assistance.
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If u delete images in . thumbnail folder.... Your images will be fine....its just a cache folder which is generated to show images on gallery... Dont worry u can delete it and delete the. Nomedia file....
And u will get your images...

DastanShaikh said:
If u delete images in . thumbnail folder.... Your images will be fine....its just a cache folder which is generated to show images on gallery... Dont worry u can delete it and delete the. Nomedia file....
And u will get your images...
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OK… I JUST HAD TO DELETE THE .nomedia file, and I'm back to normal! Thanks a WHOOOOOOOOOLE BUNCH!

BigBoi2U said:
OK… I JUST HAD TO DELETE THE .nomedia file, and I'm back to normal! Thanks a WHOOOOOOOOOLE BUNCH!
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No need to say thanks just press the thanks button

Blackberry home

This is NOT my work I'm only posting a link to the original thread. Fully working! The keyboard is weird but kind of cool.
How I installed. I downloaded every file, I wanted to try it all. then extracted them all to the same folder. Then I copied the priv-app folder into System root/system using FX Explorer (you need root) any root Explorer will do the trick. After that just reboot. With the launcher you can use icon packs as well!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3244542

Don't forget to thank @entrysky for all his hard work.

Mentions that CWM or TWRP Recoveries are needed?

I just extracted the zips then copied the priv-app into System using a root explorer and rebooted. Worked for me, I'm guessing flashfire might work but could take longer to do.

Hope this helps.

englishmale said:
I just extracted the zips then copied the priv-app into System using a root explorer and rebooted. Worked for me, I'm guessing flashfire might work but could take longer to do.
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Still not quite sure exactly what you are doing here. Each Zip has it's own priv-app folder. What exactly are you combining before putting it into the system folder?
FYI: Flashing zips in order with Flashfire didn't work.

I extracted each one into the same folder, so all the apps ended up in the same priv-app folder as seen in this pic. Then I copied the priv-app folder.

Here is a step by step guide with pictures.
1) download the files.
2) get RAR from Google play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rarlab.rar
3) open RAR and go to where you download the files, select all the files you want (see first PIC)
4) click the extract button and tick overwrite without prompt. (See PIC 2) then click OK.
5) using a root explorer open the files you just extracted i use FX
6) open the system folder (see PIC 3)
7) copy priv-app (see PIC 4+5)
8) go to your system(ROOT) (see PIC 6)
9) scroll down to the system folder then open it (see PIC 7)
10) in FX there is a padlock at the top to allow read/write click this (see PIC 8, 9 and 10)
11) Go to clipboard then paste select merge/overwrite (see PIC 11 and 12)
12) Long press the middle button on the back of your phone in the middle of volume up/down and select reboot.
13) click thanks

@mase123987 done a step by step guide for you with pictures. Hope it helps

englishmale said:
@mase123987 done a step by step guide for you with pictures. Hope it helps
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Very much appreciate the effort! Unfortunately, even though I followed your directions perfectly, I still don't have any of the apps. I'm not sure if using flashfire to flash the files previously screwed something up.

That's strange? Did you download 1-4 as these are the main files you need. As you can see its worked for me. Have you tried to fix permissions?

Thank you for sharing. BTW, have you tried BB HUB? also, what about permissions? Maybe I missed but you didnt mentioned anything about it.

I've used the hub its quite handy having all your notifications in one place, also the password keeper is very handy for storing and generating passwords.
Permissions need to be 644 there are apps which will fix it all automatically for you or you can do it manual set to read/write then read and read. See PIC

I have copied resources, productivity edge, services, launcher and hub, but nothing works. Changed permissions for folders and files.. I took only priv folders from zips and coppied to system..

That's strange, i can't be the only one it works for? Did you download the BlackBerry exchange services fixed?

englishmale said:
That's strange, i can't be the only one it works for? Did you download the BlackBerry exchange services fixed?
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priv folder in fixed zip is empty, no apk inside... btw I extradited it on PC, then transferred to sd.

Strange? I've zipped what I used and uploaded it to my Google drive there is also 2 apps in the app folder I didn't bother with these t.b.h. I've only just noticed them lol. Try extracting the zip the copy app and pri-app into your root system folder let me know if it works? You might have a corrupt download or 2.
Here's the link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2sMKdcrmUR1TXJ6YWZXTVZ6c00/view?usp=docslist_api

http://forums.crackberry.com/androi...-any-android-device-no-root-required-1059855/
if anyone is still interested in BB apps

Question Permission denied in data folder under android

I need to modify a folder under the data folder in android, I can navigate to it but don't have write access. I wish to do this without having to root my phone. I have tried various folder programs and no luck. There should be a trick out there. Please help!!! TIA

Unless there's some trick(s) I don't know of yet, which is possible as I have fallen off the rooting scene after I rooted my S6 Edge Plus but things were a lot different then, as far as I know that's a big No

What folder is it?

bsnpr24 said:
I need to modify a folder under the data folder in android, I can navigate to it but don't have write access. I wish to do this without having to root my phone. I have tried various folder programs and no luck. There should be a trick out there. Please help!!! TIA
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download Google Files. Hold the app and goto app info, In last allow both "modify system" And "install unknown app" and you can copy and move from and to data folder now.
Android 11 onwards does not allow non OEM signed apps to access data folder

nayak.aj said:
download Google Files. Hold the app and goto app info, In last allow both "modify system" And "install unknown app" and you can copy and move from and to data folder now.
Android 11 onwards does not allow non OEM signed apps to access data folder
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I got Android 12. So there is no way around it without root?

bsnpr24 said:
I got Android 12. So there is no way around it without root?
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what i mentioned doesnt need root. just an app by google ( Google Files) or maybe Samsung ( Samsung Files). Try google first.

nayak.aj said:
what i mentioned doesnt need root. just an app by google ( Google Files) or maybe Samsung ( Samsung Files). Try google first.
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Did what you said, tried it on both and none show the hidden folder structure I need to get into. I can see the folder using a third party app like xolore but when I try to copy I get permission denied

Hi download Solid Explorer from play store with it you can access the android/data folder and the app folders inside

bsnpr24 said:
Did what you said, tried it on both and none show the hidden folder structure I need to get into. I can see the folder using a third party app like xolore but when I try to copy I get permission denied
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nayak.aj said:
what i mentioned doesnt need root. just an app by google ( Google Files) or maybe Samsung ( Samsung Files). Try google first.
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Did what you said, tried it on both and none show the hidden folder structure I need to get into. I can see the folder using a third party app like xolore but when I try to copy I get oermosion
Goliboster said:
Hi download Solid Explorer from play store with it you can access the android/data folder and the app folders inside
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You can access the folder but does it let you modify or add content? I try to add a file and permission denied

bsnpr24 said:
Did what you said, tried it on both and none show the hidden folder structure I need to get into. I can see the folder using a third party app like xolore but when I try to copy I get oermosion
You can access the folder but does it let you modify or add content? I try to add a file and permission denied
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Have you given Total Commander a try ? i think it should work. atleast thats what i heard..

bsnpr24 said:
Did what you said, tried it on both and none show the hidden folder structure I need to get into. I can see the folder using a third party app like xolore but when I try to copy I get oermosion
You can access the folder but does it let you modify or add content? I try to add a file and permission denied
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Yes it does and you can copy and paste to and from the folders asswell. I use it to backup my save and character files for Terraria.

bsnpr24 said:
Did what you said, tried it on both and none show the hidden folder structure I need to get into. I can see the folder using a third party app like xolore but when I try to copy I get oermosion
You can access the folder but does it let you modify or add content? I try to add a file and permission denied
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Yes it does and you can copy and paste to and from the folders asswell. I use it to backup my save and character files for Terraria.

raul6 said:
What folder is it?
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/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata
Need to add a file inside

With Solid Explorer you can even eddit .cfg files with its build in text editor

Here is some pics showing me editing in the android/data folder

Goliboster said:
Here is some pics showing me editing in the android/data folder
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Do you have Android 12?

nayak.aj said:
Have you given Total Commander a try ? i think it should work. atleast thats what i heard..
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I did but it didn't work

Goliboster said:
Here is some pics showing me editing in the android/data folder
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I tried and I get this error

Use a file manager app that has access, such as File Manager +
Locate the folder of the app which you get permission denied prompt when pasting files or folders inside. Rename that folder to something similar. Create a new folder with the original folder name. Now paste everything inside. Run the app.