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change stock rom apps

can i make a rom which has almost all the properties of a stock rom... bt a change in apps like messaging app and contacts app??? coz i really liked those from remICS v1.7

Yep. Just delete them and replace them in system/app
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BassBlaster said:
Yep. Just delete them and replace them in system/app
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Hi,
I'm not an android developement expert but have a question about your advice.
If we delete only the app from /system/app folder (and nothing more. via root explorer), won't it cause trouble?
I would like to give an example for clearing this issue in my mind. In windows, if we just delete the exe file from the Program Files, it doesn't mean we uninstalled the program. It still lefts dll files etc. Is it like this in android?
I asked this because I wanna uninstall the apk's in my custom rom like Google Player or DSP Manager. The developer installed them inside the custom rom, so they look like system apps and as a result I can't uninstall them...

replace them via root explorer and check the permission for new file then restart your device and it will work

rupid said:
Hi,
I'm not an android developement expert but have a question about your advice.
If we delete only the app from /system/app folder (and nothing more. via root explorer), won't it cause trouble?
I would like to give an example for clearing this issue in my mind. In windows, if we just delete the exe file from the Program Files, it doesn't mean we uninstalled the program. It still lefts dll files etc. Is it like this in android?
I asked this because I wanna uninstall the apk's in my custom rom like Google Player or DSP Manager. The developer installed them inside the custom rom, so they look like system apps and as a result I can't uninstall them...
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adroid system are module style, a apk consist of every thing needed to run the apps. but some app need extra lib file, if you can find the lib file used by a apk to run, than you can delete it form system/lib too.

Exactly what the post above said. Some system apps have .lib files (like windows dll) but i would leave them if i were you because your replacement apps might have dependancies on those lib files. Im not entirely sure.
Also, the libs are stored in system/lib
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chongns and BassBlaster both really helped me to clarify some details in my head. Thank you so much...

so?
BassBlaster said:
Exactly what the post above said. Some system apps have .lib files (like windows dll) but i would leave them if i were you because your replacement apps might have dependancies on those lib files. Im not entirely sure.
Also, the libs are stored in system/lib
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is it safe for me to remove the messaging app from stock rom?? and also the contacts app?? does it have lib files like you said?? i am really confused

shows parse error!! any way to saolve this?

You cant replace it with apps meant for only ics.
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nandujanuary02 said:
shows parse error!! any way to saolve this?
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You got this error after deleting what? I'm just curious..

rupid said:
You got this error after deleting what? I'm just curious..
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nono ...i copied the apk files from an ics rom tried to put in gingerbread rom...and whie installing i got this error!!

Apps specially for ICS won't work in gb roms. These 2 version of roms are quite different.
Pls don't simply mess up with the roms version.
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Btw, if you back up your original rom's apk files, there is a chance to use them on your custom roms. It has a higher chance if your custom is based on your original rom.
For example, I backed up samsung's music player and photo editor apk on original DDLF2 and installed them on my custom Frankestain rom. Now I'm using them with no problems. I must mention, the original fm radio apk didn't work on custom rom, as it needen some special libraries/frameworks.

Touchwiz 4.2 add on for CM10.1

Alright i downloaded the leaked s3 jb rom and started extracting all the apps and the launcher i wanted from it to find out they wont install so im just wondering if there is any way to force the apps to install or any thing that might help
Edit: i changed the title since i found a better solution

Well i thought i almost got somewhere lol. Does anyone here think they can get this to install on the samsung infuse??
" http://www.mrmad.de/mrmaddon-jellywiz-edition-fur-galaxy-nexus-2208 "
it wont install because it says
Free ram available: 134055
Free ram required: 171160
Edit:
Alright i decided to extract the zip file and in the config it says:
[CYANOGENMOD AND STOCK ROMS SUPPORT]
###############################################################
MULTIPLATTFORM=no
###############################################################
(yes,no)
*It gives to the "modders" the posibility to add and indentify
the resources for "stocks" and "cyanogenmods" bases by only
adding the "CMOD#" prefix to the cyanogenmod files. Note that
we'll need to add it ONLY when we need to specify differents
versions of the same file and if the file is compatible with
both of them, we don't have to add anything. If the process
detects two versions of the same file it will determine which
one is the correct plattform parsing the "/system/build.prop"
looking for the "ro.build.host=cyanogenmod" string. Remember
that it would have an impact on the application time depending
on the amount of files included.
If you don't need this feature, you must keep it disabled.
e.g
>In the morph proccess, you can add in the same folder:
/MORPH/Phone.apk/CMOD#resources.arsc (only for cyanorom)
/MORPH/Phone.apk/resources.arsc (only for stock)
/MORPH/Phone.apk/CMOD#classes.dex (only for cyanorom)
/MORPH/Phone.apk/classes.dex (only for stock)
/MORPH/Phone.apk/res/drawable/blablabla.xml (for both)
/MORPH/Phone.apk/res/drawable/blublublu.png (for both)
etc..
>And the same for the XTRA files:
/XTRAS/system/etc/CMOD#blablabla.xml (only for cyanorom)
/XTRAS/system/etc/blablabla.xml (only for stock)
/XTRAS/data/app/CMOD#blablabla.apk (only for cyanorom)
/XTRAS/data/app/blablabla.apk (only for stock)
/XTRAS/data/blublublu.xml (for both)
etc..
Anyone think they can make it work??
Or try to show "teach" me how to make it work?

Go for s4 stuff bro, flash thiz zip for a buttload of s4 stuff
1. Samsung Calculator
2. Samsung Apps Store
3. Samsung File Manager
4. Touchwiz Launcher
5. Accuweather Widget
6. Samsung Yahoo Widget
7. S Voice
8. S4 sounds
9. Samsung Memo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40344562&postcount=2
NOTE* make sure u have like 50MB free in system first.
There currently on my remics-jb beta v5
If u don't want certain apps use root explorer and just delete them, in system/app
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thanks it installed, but it just crashes?

mikeybumps said:
thanks it installed, but it just crashes?
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That's because ur system doesn't have enough memory, give me a sec I'll fix it for u. In the mean time extract that zip and those files u see go and delete them in ur system
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Once u have room flash this modifyed zip I made
http://d-h.st/jLy
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Sorry took longer than I thought to get all my apps back but I installed your ROM with it pre installed and so far so good my only question is can you make some of the apps like the Samsung media player, and the widgets work on this ROM?
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mikeybumps said:
Sorry took longer than I thought to get all my apps back but I installed your ROM with it pre installed and so far so good my only question is can you make some of the apps like the Samsung media player, and the widgets work on this ROM?
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Umm u should Google it if ur looking for a port for those apps. If u are wanting just the theme umm u can most likely pull apps off my remics-jb ROM that has the themed icons.
Do this, download and unzip this ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38159331
Go to system/app in file explorer on that ROM u downloaded and u will be able to tell what app is themed as you look at them. Then put the app u want in ur original system/app using a file manager with root. Then reboot. Its ok if u replace the app
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bradman117 said:
Umm u should Google it if ur looking for a port for those apps. If u are wanting just the theme umm u can most likely pull apps off my remics-jb ROM that has the themed icons.
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Sorry i was rushing my prevous post. I already installed "remics-jb ROM" and was wondering if you knew how to get the samsung apps to install like the weather, music player, etc. every time i try to install them it just says the app was not installed

mikeybumps said:
Sorry i was rushing my prevous post. I already installed "remics-jb ROM" and was wondering if you knew how to get the samsung apps to install like the weather, music player, etc. every time i try to install them it just says the app was not installed
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weather should be on my last to previous versions, v5 and v3. still working on UI theming on v5. But as it comes for music player uhh i believe i can find a themed one but its only for google play music. give xxxSuperserieSxxx's Rom a try. Hevally themed- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232538

[Q] App porting

is is possible to port stock system phone and contacts apps from samsung models?
they have the swipe to call/message feature.
i know the "exDialer" app on playstore does the job too.
but im thinking if we can port it then we won't need an "extra app running" in the background all the time.
so what do you guys think?

Yes, but will not working properly.
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why not?

c4cyro said:
is is possible to port stock system phone and contacts apps from samsung models?
they have the swipe to call/message feature.
i know the "exDialer" app on playstore does the job too.
but im thinking if we can port it then we won't need an "extra app running" in the background all the time.
so what do you guys think?
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Its possible. As long as you have root access on both the Sony and the Samsung you can transfer the apk (found in /system/app/) via bluetooth.
c4cyro said:
why not?
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The app is designed for Samsung's customized version of android and samsung hardware so porting across to a SONY will bring some issues. I haven't tried it myself but ported apps never work as intended fully.
-James

deadwarrior63 said:
Its possible. As long as you have root access on both the Sony and the Samsung you can transfer the apk (found in /system/app/) via bluetooth.
The app is designed for Samsung's customized version of android and samsung hardware so porting across to a SONY will bring some issues. I haven't tried it myself but ported apps never work as intended fully.
-James
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okay. thanks for the reply.
but do you know how to port such apps? i mean what's the method? i searched but could not find any guides.

c4cyro said:
okay. thanks for the reply.
but do you know how to port such apps? i mean what's the method? i searched but could not find any guides.
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First of all you need root access on both phones. You also need to install a root file explorer onto both devices. I would also recommend backing up the Sony using flashtool to fix any issues that may arise.
On the Samsung, go to the root directory (/), next go to (system/) then go to (app/). Somewhere in that folder will be the contacts app in APK format. You will need to make a copy of that file and either Bluetooth it to the sony or transfer it via USB/WiFi Direct. Make a copy of the Contacts.apk file in the /system/app folder on the SONY and name it Contacts.Backup.apk. Now you are ready to install, you need to copy the APK you just transferred from the Samsung to that folder. If needed, rename the apk to Contacts.apk and reboot your phone.
If all goes well, you should have the Samsung Contacts app on your SONY. However, I do not own a Samsung nor have I tried transferring apps like these between phones. Do this at your own risk, I am NOT responsible for a bricked device.
There may also be some dependencies in that folder which are needed for operation. I would suggest transferring any app with the word contact(s) in the title.
If this helped then please leave a "thumbs"
-James

i know i need to transfer and install the relevant apks for the apps i want..but im saying do i need to modify the apk in someway so that they can be "installed" on other manufacturer's device? because once i tried to install htc stock apk on my sony, and it just said "application not installed"

HTC apps cannot be install in other device.
U need Sense framework and maybe there are other libs( maybe only in HTC firmware) needed to make the apps run on ur device.
U know, HTC suckss
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okay. so in order to run other manufacturer's apps, even if you are able to port it, you need the particular framework and libs. thanks that answered me.

[REQ] Phone. apk from i9505 Google Edition

Hello
I find the phone.apk from the tw rom very slow. Can I replace it with the phone.apk from a i9505G rom? Can someone provide a phone.apk from a i9505G?

It won't work. There will be missing methods from the framework files. You probably want the dialler and contacts apps anyway, which will work.

installing?
Kryten2k35 said:
It won't work. There will be missing methods from the framework files. You probably want the dialler and contacts apps anyway, which will work.
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how do i get these on the phone? i can't seem to install them like a normal app. do i need to replace them with the original apks?

Don't work. No need to try.
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varish said:
how do i get these on the phone? i can't seem to install them like a normal app. do i need to replace them with the original apks?
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Use a root explorer. Copy them in, delete the SecContacts.apk file, reboot.

How to install stock s6 browser on a stripped custom rom?

I installed a custom Rom on my att s6 but it has the stock browser removed and I want to reinstall it. Can anyone give me some instructions on how to do it?

Best to just install 3rd party browsers lile Opera, Firefox, etc... from the Playstore.

lovenokia said:
I installed a custom Rom on my att s6 but it has the stock browser removed and I want to reinstall it. Can anyone give me some instructions on how to do it?
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depending on the custom rom you have installed there could be a addon package for all additional Google and Samsung apps. What also works: grab the stock browser app (anywherre on the internet or from any addon package for other stripped down custom roms (like XtreStoLite) and place th apk in /system/app.

lovenokia said:
I installed a custom Rom on my att s6 but it has the stock browser removed and I want to reinstall it. Can anyone give me some instructions on how to do it?
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May I ask why you want to install the stock browser?

XxM4tzexX said:
depending on the custom rom you have installed there could be a addon package for all additional Google and Samsung apps. What also works: grab the stock browser app (anywherre on the internet or from any addon package for other stripped down custom roms (like XtreStoLite) and place th apk in /system/app.
Not very helpful, is it?!
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WHere do I find the system/app folder?

lovenokia said:
WHere do I find the system/app folder?
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in /system/app use root explorer

davebugyi said:
in /system/app use root explorer
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I wasn't able to get it to work. It simply is not installing.
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Because you do not install it. You just move it there, set permissions and reboot.