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Swipe .APK

I extracted the .APK file for Swipe just in case anyone needs it. I am planning on using it once custom roms come out and i need to reinstall swipe. I have not tested this, so it may not work.
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would you be able to extract the touchwiz apk file for me i was able to backup all my apps via FTP except that one and its no longer on my system please any help would be great

ericos123 said:
would you be able to extract the touchwiz apk file for me i was able to backup all my apps via FTP except that one and its no longer on my system please any help would be great
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How did touchwiz get deleted? If all you did was a system restore it should still be there. I was trying to backup some system apps also with Titanium Backup, but for whatever reason they did not have .APK files, so it was a little out of my league to figure out how to do it.

nbs11 said:
How did touchwiz get deleted? If all you did was a system restore it should still be there. I was trying to backup some system apps also with Titanium Backup, but for whatever reason they did not have .APK files, so it was a little out of my league to figure out how to do it.
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i had uninstalled it lol because i was using launcher pro so i have every apk file i need except that one

[Q] Is it ok to delete apk files after installation? Please read further.

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...

WillShaka said:
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

MarlonKaye said:
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

All-In-One Toolbox App
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

How to modify ROM (add/remove stuff)?

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.

Defualt File manager for CM based ROM for HTC Sensation

Hello,
would it be reasonable to change CM file manager to
Mixplorer http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1523691
CM file manager has very limited functionality compare to the Mixplorer in terms of network functions, apk handling and such.

orld said:
Hello,
would it be reasonable to change CM file manager to
Mixplorer
CM file manager has very limited functionality compare to the Mixplorer in terms of network functions, apk handling and such.
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Yes a good ideea. But it is fully compatible ?
Example: when trying delete sys app some File Explorers give a message failed but actually succeeds and the current CM File Manager has no problems what so ever.

I has not try to remove sys apps with Mixplorer.
Initially I was so irritated, that CM file manager does not allow to install apk, when I flash my phone on a run.
Usually I replace/remove/add a lot of system apk in the downloaded ROM prior to flashing.

Install browser apk

On my previous phone I had installed Cyanogenmod 10.2.1.3-serranoltexx. This ROM contains a built-in browser "com.android.browser" (version 4.3.1.). I like this browser and I also want to install it, or a newer version, on my brand new rooted phone. Unfortunately I couldn't find it in the play store. Does anyone probably know where I can find the browser-APK?
I found the browser-APK in the cyanogenmod 10.2.1.3 zip-file and made a copy on the sdcard. But while installing I got the following error: "App not installed. An existing package by the same name is already installed”. I’ve searched on the root directory but I can’t find a file or app with the same name…
Is it possible to install the APK e.g. by renaming the package name? Or is there another work around to install the browser-APK?

NL_henk said:
On my previous phone I had installed Cyanogenmod 10.2.1.3-serranoltexx. This ROM contains a built-in browser "com.android.browser" (version 4.3.1.). I like this browser and I also want to install it, or a newer version, on my brand new rooted phone. Unfortunately I couldn't find it in the play store. Does anyone probably know where I can find the browser-APK?
I found the browser-APK in the cyanogenmod 10.2.1.3 zip-file and made a copy on the sdcard. But while installing I got the following error: "App not installed. An existing package by the same name is already installed”. I’ve searched on the root directory but I can’t find a file or app with the same name…
Is it possible to install the APK e.g. by renaming the package name? Or is there another work around to install the browser-APK?
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Yes. You can install these browser apk by changing name and package name of app. You need to sign these apps too.
You can use apk editor app to change package name and it automatically sign your app.

Ashwinrg said:
Yes. You can install these browser apk by changing name and package name of app. You need to sign these apps too.
You can use apk editor app to change package name and it automatically sign your app.
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Great! Do you also have some tutorial or website with more information?

I renamed the apk and all package names. Now I tried to recompile the APK, but I got an error: "Resource is not public".
How can I fix this?