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Is there a way to customize the stock messaging app?

Nothing more to add besides the title. I have a black, gray, aqua theme going and I'm tired of chompsms screwing things up and handscent sucking period. The stock messaging app is white and I can't figure out how to change it. Any ideas?
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See if you can push the Mms.apk from CyanogenMod. You can make it have a black background with white text and many other things.

This is going to sound like a newbie question, but how would I do that? I've pushed apks before via file manager, but never one that was from a rom.
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AbsolutZeroGI said:
This is going to sound like a newbie question, but how would I do that? I've pushed apks before via file manager, but never one that was from a rom.
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I haven't tried it, but...
go to settings/applications and check "unknown sources" to allow software from outside the market.
get a rom that has the apk you want, rename the rom to .zip, unzip it, and pull the apk from system/app. Put it on your sdcard and install via file manager.

gee one said:
I haven't tried it, but...
go to settings/applications and check "unknown sources" to allow software from outside the market.
get a rom that has the apk you want, rename the rom to .zip, unzip it, and pull the apk from system/app. Put it on your sdcard and install via file manager.
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I got all the way up to the install park. Apparently it's the same apk as the regular messaging app (except the ability to customize it, of course) so when I got to the installation screen it asked me if I wanted to browse the apk or "uninstall". I tried uninstall so I could install the modded one, to no success (it is a baked in app).
I guess I'll have to wait til I decide to root (which really means, when a stable CM rom comes out).

Try Handcent. Its in the market..free and pretty cool.
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Vinsane said:
Try Handcent. Its in the market..free and pretty cool.
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Chomp is more stable, less laggy and consumes less battery life. My only issue with it is that whenever someone sends me a picture, it keeps bringing up the same picture someone sent me over a month ago. It sucks, but oh well. Until root, I'm sticking with it.

AbsolutZeroGI said:
Chomp is more stable, less laggy and consumes less battery life. My only issue with it is that whenever someone sends me a picture, it keeps bringing up the same picture someone sent me over a month ago. It sucks, but oh well. Until root, I'm sticking with it.
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that is a dealbreaker for you and I switched to handcent. I would switch to stock if it could do the iphone/bubble format

AbsolutZeroGI said:
I got all the way up to the install park. Apparently it's the same apk as the regular messaging app (except the ability to customize it, of course) so when I got to the installation screen it asked me if I wanted to browse the apk or "uninstall". I tried uninstall so I could install the modded one, to no success (it is a baked in app).
I guess I'll have to wait til I decide to root (which really means, when a stable CM rom comes out).
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It might work if it had a higher version number or a different java name... sounds like a little project for the EZ Bake oven.
or you could root your phone.
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Wait, did you say your phone wasnt't rooted? If not then there is nothing you can do because its a /system app, and to modify /system files you need root.
If you do have root, you can save the cm apk to your desktop and use
"adb remount
Adb push C:/Users/(name) /Desktop/Mms. apk /system/app/Mms. apk"
From a command prompt. Otherwise you can use a root file explorer to copy the app into the /system/app directory.
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[Q] Installed Fresh Evo - All Sprint Apps Disappear?

First off, I apologize if this has been covered already....I've done hours of searching, and haven't found it.
Ok, here's the problem: I had noticed that things like App Sharing were no longer in my apps list. I decided to start fresh, and wipe my phone, and use a ROM that was closest to the Spring release. Once this was installed, all my Sprint apps were there(app sharing, sprint zone, etc.). However, when I then installed the newest version of Fresh Rom(FreshEvo 3.5.0.1), the apps are no longer there. Obviously, I need the Sprint Zone app if I need to call their Tech Support. Also, I never noticed them missing until the newest update.
Am I missing something? Is there a way to fix this? Please let me know. I love the Fresh Evo Roms, but I'm unable to use them until this is solved.
Thanks in advance.

Alot of custom roms dont include the sprint apps. If they arent on the rim list then they aren't in the rom

metalfan78 said:
Alot of custom roms dont include the sprint apps. If they arent on the rim list then they aren't in the rom
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I know that, but it was never an issue with the older FreshEvo roms.....they just removed the bloatware. But getting rid of SprintZone? That just makes it so I can't call in to Sprint if I have any problems. It doesn't make any sense, and like I said, never happened until I did the newest update.

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I know that, but it was never an issue with the older FreshEvo roms.....they just removed the bloatware. But getting rid of SprintZone? That just makes it so I can't call in to Sprint if I have any problems. It doesn't make any sense, and like I said, never happened until I did the newest update.
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Just dial *2 for sprint customer service. No app needed.
Also, if you need the apps, they are all in a folder for me "fresh-removed-apks-3".
If they aren't on your SD card, look in the Fresh-evo-3.5.0.1.zip file and check the sdcard folder in that archive.

look in your SD card for a folder called "Fresh Removed Apps"....or something like that. All removed apps, including all Sprint apps, are in there.

twin001 said:
look in your SD card for a folder called "Fresh Removed Apps"....or something like that. All removed apps, including all Sprint apps, are in there.
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OMG duh....they're in there. Ok, I'm an idiot lol. While we're on the topic, what's the best app to install those apps?

No app is needed to install those apps. Just tap the apk you want to install and you will be good to go. You will need to go to Settings > Applications and check the "Unknown Sources" box before you can install them though.

Ok. Thank you so much to all of you for the quick response. I really appreciate it.

[Q] Anyone know where the Sprint ID packs are installed?

I was avoiding sprint id but broke down and tried it out. It was pretty nice for about 30 minutes but then I got bored of it. But I do like some of the wallpapers and ringtones. I would like to pull just what I want out and get rid of sprint id again. Does anyone know where the files are stored? I dug around a bit but have not been able to find them.
Edit: And yes I know I can uninstall all parts of the packs that I don't like but I still prefer to have it clean without using sprint id.

Well you could delete system/app/W_Installer with a root explorer type tool. However, that doesn't get rid of the files. If you made a system backup prior to installing Sprint ID then you could delete the appropriate files that aren't backed up (new files)
Having gone through this when I was testing the Bonsai 4.0.0 beta, the easiest solution is to odin.

Just like top nurse said if you open up the rom before you flash it and delete the apk that top nurse gave out it wont install sprint id.
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crawrj said:
I was avoiding sprint id but broke down and tried it out. It was pretty nice for about 30 minutes but then I got bored of it. But I do like some of the wallpapers and ringtones. I would like to pull just what I want out and get rid of sprint id again. Does anyone know where the files are stored? I dug around a bit but have not been able to find them.
Edit: And yes I know I can uninstall all parts of the packs that I don't like but I still prefer to have it clean without using sprint id.
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the only way to fully get rid of the awsome sprint id is to revert back to another rom such as ec05 or di18. Otherwise the Applications manager will not let you uninstall the sprint id. After all Sprint worked really hard to port it to this device and if sprint deems it as the defacto standard, then it is. Sprint overlords, will not be pleased if you remove it... . they know who uses it and who does not, just like att and how they can tell who tethers with rooted devices. I would not be surprised if att either sends out notices next to rooted users that says you are rooted and in violation of your contract, please purchase a new phone that is fully locked down including the bootloader and all.... for full price....

Thank you for the answers but I know what to do to get rid of it. I am asking where the wallpapers and ringtones are stored in the file system. I am looking to pull out the ones I want before I remove it.
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crawrj said:
Thank you for the answers but I know what to do to get rid of it. I am asking where the wallpapers and ringtones are stored in the file system. I am looking to pull out the ones I want before I remove it.
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I was just poking around looking for this but haven't found it yet. I'd also like to grab a couple of the apps if anyone has figured that out.

OK I finally got around to looking for these. Just in case anyone else wants to know.
APKs /data/app/
Ring-tones /data/data/com.sprint.w.installer/files/
Wallpapers /data/data/com.sprint.w.installer/files/wallpapers/

crawrj said:
OK I finally got around to looking for these. Just in case anyone else wants to know.
APKs /data/app/
Ring-tones /data/data/com.sprint.w.installer/files/
Wallpapers /data/data/com.sprint.w.installer/files/wallpapers/
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Nice job.
BONSAI 4 and loving it!

[Q] Twitter in the friendstream

I'm on virgin and was wondering if anyone else had a problem with adding twitter to their friend stream.
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Wow. All of these retarded posts getting views and responses and a real problem can't get any love. All of you people reading this need to stop leaching and actually contribute to this forum. Smdh ..
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Why do you use friendstream. There are hundreds of alternatives out there!

I personally like it. Minus that fact. The actual flipclock looks nice. I just wish the friend stream worked.
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Ok, I just went through both usC and vm, it turns out that usc doesn't have htcfacebook and vm doesn't have htctwitter. I tried taking the missing file + odex and installing in system/app and rebooting but no luck. Any ideas?
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BigChillin said:
Ok, I just went through both usC and vm, it turns out that usc doesn't have htcfacebook and vm doesn't have htctwitter. I tried taking the missing file + odex and installing in system/app and rebooting but no luck. Any ideas?
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Why don't you just reflash you rom?

benjamingwynn said:
Why don't you just reflash you rom?
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Either ROM i flash is missing one of the programs. Idk if it's some corporate agreement or something, but it sucks.
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noted
I worked on this for a wee bit last night. Seems I will have to do something more than grab the apk and odex files and stick them in the system/app folder. Also, both roms are squeezing their limit on system space. Perhaps a reason why they are not included. I killed tye loggers and widgets and made room, threw the files in and cooked, but when it came out they aren't showing on the menu. Perhaps its a permission problem; it got late quick last night/this morning. I will take anothet look.
Rob

Here are the files (apk & odex) pulled from my Tmobile US.
FriendStreamWidget
TwitterWidget
Flickr
FriendStream
HtcFacebook
HtcFMRadio
HtcTwitter
I put them in a CWM flashable file. Hope they work for you.
Do not forget to clear your Dalvik and cache files.

thanks
The thought occurred to me last night... Why don't I steal the system files from the euro [newest] build, replace what I must [see xda article on 6 easy steps to porting sense], and recook and voila only really porting from gsm to cdma not phone models; so, it shouldn't be too buggy. Until I get it built though, this flash might work. Can't test today but will later.
Rob

Sprint Direct Connect Now APK Released

Sprint made a formal announcement today about the new Sprint Direct Connect Now App in the android market which can be found here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qualcomm.qchat.dlc&feature=search_result
Anyone seen this APK floating around online? I would love to give this a whirl on my device and see if its possible to get it working on our devices.

I couldn't find anything but I will keep an eye on it and if I find it I will post it if someone didn't already.

.Bambino said:
I couldn't find anything but I will keep an eye on it and if I find it I will post it if someone didn't already.
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Yeah ive been scouring google for anything pertaining to an updated apk but everything I found just links me to old threads and the play store link. We dont have a kyocera rise in stock so I cant pull it myself.

Ill try to go into a Sprint store and see if i can download and then extract the apk file. Hope it works on our android devices =). Doesn't make any sense for Sprint to release this app only to the Kyocera Rise. It's an android app, should be compatible with all android phones. Stupid Sprint! Been waiting for this for years!

ink718 said:
Ill try to go into a Sprint store and see if i can download and then extract the apk file. Hope it works on our android devices =). Doesn't make any sense for Sprint to release this app only to the Kyocera Rise. It's an android app, should be compatible with all android phones. Stupid Sprint! Been waiting for this for years!
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According to sprint a Direct Connect SOC has to be added to an account before you can use it. Not sure if this will be an issue with adding the SOC to a non supported device. I would like to have the application and then add the SOC to my account to further test

scuzzy19 said:
According to sprint a Direct Connect SOC has to be added to an account before you can use it. Not sure if this will be an issue with adding the SOC to a non supported device. I would like to have the application and then add the SOC to my account to further test
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No problem i will try to get this apk to you and we work something out. Would know what folder the apk would get saved to? I think it should be in system/data? or sys/data? I forgot havn't extracted apk files in like 2 years. Do you know?

ink718 said:
No problem i will try to get this apk to you and we work something out. Would know what folder the apk would get saved to? I think it should be in system/data? or sys/data? I forgot havn't extracted apk files in like 2 years. Do you know?
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If you have root its in System/App not sure what the procedure would be for non root devices. I'm still trying to find out how to get the apk without the suspect device.

scuzzy19 said:
If you have root its in System/App not sure what the procedure would be for non root devices. I'm still trying to find out how to get the apk without the suspect device.
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Since its a downloadable app from the market you could easily pull the apk. No need for root. Ill grab it when I get back to work around 6. Or you could pull the build.prop and change your device fingerprint to the rise to download the apk. I tried searching for a system dump for the build.prop but came up dry.

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Since its a downloadable app from the market you could easily pull the apk. No need for root. Ill grab it when I get back to work around 6. Or you could pull the build.prop and change your device fingerprint to the rise to download the apk. I tried searching for a system dump for the build.prop but came up dry.
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Not compatible on the GS3 so it doesn't even show up in the Play Store and will not allow a web install from the Play site.
"Sprint Samsung SPH-L710
This item is not compatible with your device"

luderbeck1 said:
Not compatible on the GS3 so it doesn't even show up in the Play Store and will not allow a web install from the Play site.
"Sprint Samsung SPH-L710
This item is not compatible with your device"
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Yes I am aware of this but I have that issue alot with many apps because its not listing the device as compatible. Doesnt mean that it may not work. I have this issue with some apps so I install it on a compatible device and pull it to install on the "incompatible" device.

i really hope they get this app on ALL ANDROID Sprint devices it help with my compnay we wont need two phones now ^^

master acehole said:
i really hope they get this app on ALL ANDROID Sprint devices it help with my compnay we wont need two phones now ^^
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You have to have your phone connected for this to work!
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Here is how you can save the APK from the market.
http://codekiem.com/2012/02/24/apk-downloader/

hmm so this would be free for me. i have a sprint everything plan and under my account i see:
Unltd Nationwide Direct Connect
Unlimited Group Connect
funny how it's included, but a feature i can't use.. anyone have APK working yet? wonder if you would have to keep the app always running (battery killer) for people to PTT you? hope it's not like zello where you have to be logged in and app running 24/7 rather than some type of Push service.

Sorry I was unable to get the apk today. The sprint store did not have a working display of the Kyocera rise. I will try another store tomorrow.

Im very interestes in getting this working. Hopefully someone can provide this apk asap. Thank you in advance to whomever does.
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From what I've seen / read it there is something extra on the Rise and the LG that has the App. Also the SOC is restricted to the two phones so even if you got the app to load it would have no UFMI (or w/e the SDC equilivant is) to tie into, or attempt to provision on it. Thus no Go I think if it worked on other phones, it would be out

Try downloading it with appbrain
Samsung Galaxy S III

If it is a Play Store installable then it may have APK go directly to Data/App which u cannot view directly from the device. If it goes to System/App u can always browser through System/App folder and actually copy ANYTHING from the System folder to another location on the device. Pasting and editing is what u cant do inside of the System folder but copying allowed.
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If it is a Play Store installable then it may have APK go directly to Data/App which u cannot view directly from the device. If it goes to System/App u can always browser through System/App folder and actually copy ANYTHING from the System folder to another location on the device. Pasting and editing is what u cant do inside of the System folder but copying allowed.
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Smh
Samsung Galaxy S III