how can i get a apk from my phone to the computer
i have seen someone has done it with astro manager but i cant find the app so can someone tell me how please ?
I don't think it's possible without root.
But you find installed apps in /data/app if you want to try.
you can pull apps from /data/app/ with no root, but not /system/app/ also if its a paid app and has any kind of drm it prob wont work on another device
AndroHero said:
you can pull apps from /data/app/ with no root, but not /system/app/ also if its a paid app and has any kind of drm it prob wont work on another device
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so i removed friendstream.apk because of forcecloses and htcfacebook for sense i got the apks from a stock rom and used root explorer to mount and paste the files into the /system/app folder so theyre there, but i dont see the apps or widgets but when i try to install them using the app manager on android it says its already installed, any ideas? thanks!
im using damage control 3.2.3 with a custom kernel for damage control 3.7.1, thanks!
Leave them on your sd card and then try installing them using your file explorer.
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i tried their htc apks so they dont install normally ive pushed it before and it worked fine just now its not showing up
zeeyo987 said:
so i removed friendstream.apk because of forcecloses and htcfacebook for sense i got the apks from a stock rom and used root explorer to mount and paste the files into the /system/app folder so theyre there, but i dont see the apps or widgets but when i try to install them using the app manager on android it says its already installed, any ideas? thanks!
im using damage control 3.2.3 with a custom kernel for damage control 3.7.1, thanks!
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when pusing them to /system/app with root explorer you have to change the permissions of each app you copy over (hold select the app and choose change permissions) i just check off all of the permissions thingys
when pushing through adb it does that automatically
hope that helps
the default ones are all can read and user can write plus read
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yea i checked all the permissions and used adb before and still not showing up, lol really frustrating
any ideas guys, really miss friendstream lol
An easy way to fix permissions is through ROM manager.
Download it in the market and select fix apk permissions.
That might do the trick..
Don't forget to reboot.
yea tried that doesnt work, really weird
Very strange, did you try an adb install? Rather than push..
If I install an apk from adb : adb install apkname.apk where is the location that it sends the apk? Where does it install.
I've tried /data/app but not there.
pls advice.
P.S. I'm trying to pull apks from certain ROMs that I like and push to the ROM that I choose. please advice if there is something I should keep in mind as well!
Typically it would be installed in /data/app /data/app-private or /system/app
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You're right
The confusion was that I pull an apk from system that's named a certain way and after i do adb install it changes name.
That's the reason for not being able to find it under the same name.
if someone has more experience maybe they can explain
p.s. Is there a way to do a WILD SEARCH FROM SHELL through adb? ex:
Code:
find *car*
Be careful with what apps you pull, you might need more then just the apk
Or some apps will lock you out of the market *hint* T-Mobile is one step ahead of the game
Or simply, some apps are not compatible with the phone, yet
Mikey1022 said:
Be careful with what apps you pull, you might need more then just the apk
Or some apps will lock you out of the market *hint* T-Mobile is one step ahead of the game
Or simply, some apps are not compatible with the phone, yet
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that's something new that i need to consider
what's the risk of using apps that will lock me out of the market. Need to understand that a little better so don't run into it.
Can't get whatsapp to work. I had it pre-installed when i got the phone. But i deleted it. But re-installed it from the market, now, all i get when i try to log in for the first time i get force close. Anyone else who has this problem?
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Can't get whatsapp to work. I had it pre-installed when i got the phone. But i deleted it. But re-installed it from the market, now, all i get when i try to log in for the first time i get force close. Anyone else who has this problem?
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It's dependent on the sony framework as it's preinstalled, push the .apk to /system/app/ and it will work again
AndroHero said:
It's dependent on the sony framework as it's preinstalled, push the .apk to /system/app/ and it will work again
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i'll get that one a shot get back to you
btw, how do you do that? i have a file explorer app and the .apk file
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btw, how do you do that? i have a file explorer app and the .apk file
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You can just copy and paste it to /system/app. Using a file explorer, but you must set the right permissions afterwards, or if you have a pc, you can use adb, just to push the .apk
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AndroHero said:
You can just copy and paste it to /system/app. Using a file explorer, but you must set the right permissions afterwards, or if you have a pc, you can use adb, just to push the .apk
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when you say "push the .apk" do you basically mean move the downloaded .apk-file to /system/app then install it from there or what?
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when you say "push the .apk" do you basically mean move the downloaded .apk-file to /system/app then install it from there or what?
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No push is a command used by adb, so you would use the command "adb push xxxx.apk /system/app" and that would move the apk to that location, you dont need to install apps to /system/ just copy them there
i have this problem on s5830i
thats no has system folder
what do i?
In my haste on my freshly rooted Nexus, I used Titanium Backup to uninstall some apps I don't use that I know I can get from the market if I ever wanted them, but I got a bit quick and uninstalled the stock Email app instead of freeze it (in case I ever wanted to use it). I did a factory reset but that doesn't bring it back so my question is, can anyone post the apk and tell me where to put it to get it back? I think the proper location is /system/app, is that correct? Thanks.
Yep, /system/app. There are two APKs with the Email icon: EmailGoogle.apk and ExchangeGoogle.apk. I've attached both as a ZIP.
Thanks a lot!
OK so I'm still a bit new to this. I used root explorer to mount /system/app as r/w and changed the permissions on the EmailGoogle.apk to rwxr--r--. I already have ExchangeGoogle.apk. I have enabled "allow non-market apps" in my settings but I'm still getting "application not installed" when i try to install it. What am I missing? I used the RootToolkit to unlock and root my Galaxy Nexus, but I do have some experience using adb from the past with rooting my Droid. Do I need adb to install this?
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OK so I'm still a bit new to this. I used root explorer to mount /system/app as r/w and changed the permissions on the EmailGoogle.apk to rwxr--r--. I already have ExchangeGoogle.apk. I have enabled "allow non-market apps" in my settings but I'm still getting "application not installed" when i try to install it. What am I missing? I used the RootToolkit to unlock and root my Galaxy Nexus, but I do have some experience using adb from the past with rooting my Droid. Do I need adb to install this?
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You won't be able to install it, just use a root explorer (such as ES File Explorer) to manually copy the file to /system/app, it should then show up as installed.
Ah ok. I did a reboot and it's still not in my app drawer.
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Ah ok. I did a reboot and it's still not in my app drawer.
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I wasn't thinking; you'll need the ODEX as well. I've attached both files, just copy them both into /system/app and let me know if that works.
That did it! Excellent!
Hey guys if I'm posting this in the wrong section delete it
I've been trying to find an app for rooted devices to allow you to permantly remove system apps but haven't managed to come across 1 yet :/ does anybody know if there's an app that does this? What do you use?
I've seen the story's about the root managers etc but alot of people say the come back after a reboot?
Thanks dudes
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All you really need to do is delete the corresponding *.apk file in /system/app. I'm not 100% sure what the current android install process is, there might be some sort of registry system or framework installation that takes place elsewhere among the system; but deleting the .apk file has always worked fine for me.
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To do this you first have to have root access, which I assume you have. You then need to remount /system as r+w (read and write access, by default the /system mount is read only). You can do this with many an app from the Android Marketplace, just search for "remount".
This will then allow you to use your favorite root-enabled file browser, be it a terminal on your phone or something entirely different, to browse to /system/app and remove said *.apk file.
Let me know how you get on.
you must be rooted...and you can download any file explore to delete them
Edit: tolate he has better explanation
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Titanium Backup is the best choice. Make a backup of it first, then delete it. That way it'll save you a headache when you delete phone.apk by mistake.
Titanium backup is bull**** when removing system apps... It just freezes.... Try root uninstaller (free from market).. It takes seconds to uninstall system apps...
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salarkhel said:
Titanium backup is bull**** when removing system apps... It just freezes.... Try root uninstaller (free from market).. It takes seconds to uninstall system apps...
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bull****? have you tried the uninstall option and actually looked through /system/app? I'm pretty sure the .apk you just uninstalled has disappeared.
but anyway, there are a number of ways to do this as the others above have helpfully explained
maatsby said:
bull****? have you tried the uninstall option and actually looked through /system/app? I'm pretty sure the .apk you just uninstalled has disappeared.
but anyway, there are a number of ways to do this as the others above have helpfully explained
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i can confirm that titanium works for this....
Thanks guys yea titanium works fine i can finally get rid off all the **** i don't want and use
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