Hi, anyone knows how to push apk app taken out from system into our note 2?
I found the lost screen recorder apk in one of the system dump.zip after extracting it, I tried moving it into system/app and changing permission and installing is still not successful!
Am I doing it wrong? How then will be the right way to do it? please advise? Thx in advance... Really love to have screen recorder function as advertised by samsung
Normally you would push to /system/app make sure permissions were correct and then reboot, you do not need to 'install' it.
but you might need an ODEX file as well as the APK
Reboot
Hi, ok so just place the apk plus it's odex files in system/app , change permission and reboot it will be install correctly? :laugh:
Hi, I did just as you mentioned.. Reboot still screen recorder remains not install tried to install it then ... No luck still...
its highly likely that there are other files that the apk needs in order to work, can you upload the files you have?
The title pretty much says it all.. How can I change latinIME from a Rom to SwiftKey, so it is my default keyboard..?
Tried it the same way you can change launcher, giving it the same name, but doesn't seem to work..
Grtz and thanks in advance..
Hi TimHermans,
Do you mean to flash the app so that it runs as a system app, or selecting SwiftKey as the default keyboard? FWIW, having a keyboard running as system can lead to FCs, especially when there is an update. If you want to set SwiftKey as the default keyboard, there is a setting in Language Settings where you can set Text Input. Once you set it as default, the system keyboard should no longer be cached. However, to be sure, you can always freeze latinIME, though I'd just leave it and set SwiftKey as default.
Also, If you are running ICS/JB, I think you can just disable the system keyboard from App Settings, which is the same thing as freezing btw.
In case you really want to run it as a system app, you have a few ways to go about achieving this task, but make sure you set the permissions correctly, otherwise it might not work at all. If you have renamed and moved the app to /system/apps did you remember to fix the permissions?
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
While installing swiftkey provides an option to mark it as the default keyboard. You didn't get that option?
Or go to settings, language and keyboard and there you can select and set swiftkey as your default keyboard.
Sent from my HTC Desire
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
I think I didn't express myself that good.. Of course I know how to set it as default keyboard, but I wanted to know if I can replace the default latinIME with it, in the rom's zip, so it is pre installed as default..
Grtz
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TimHermans said:
I think I didn't express myself that good.. Of course I know how to set it as default keyboard, but I wanted to know if I can replace the default latinIME with it, in the rom's zip, so it is pre installed as default..
Grtz
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I've done this with swiftkey and other apps like launcher/sms/calendar on mildwild oxygen, works fine.
Not all apps work on system partition however, bit of hit and miss, never had any luck with Swype for instance.
When swiftkey and other system apps get updated, use an app like system cleanup to move then back to /system
@eddiehk6: How did u do it exactly..? Could you explain it in more detail plz.. still can't get it to work. (Swiftkey)
Thnx in advance mate..
I have tried replaceing the latinIME by renaming swiftkey to latinIME but that gives me force close.. i think its because swiftkey has a config wizard at forst start, dunno..
Grtz
Some apps don't work from system partition; what you could try is to delete the stock keyboard (in this case, LatinIME) and add swiftkey to data partiotion in rom (most roms have a data/app folder, apk placed here behave after install as regular, not system apps)
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TimHermans said:
@eddiehk6: How did u do it exactly..? Could you explain it in more detail plz.. still can't get it to work. (Swiftkey)
Thnx in advance mate..
I have tried replaceing the latinIME by renaming swiftkey to latinIME but that gives me force close.. i think its because swiftkey has a config wizard at forst start, dunno..
Grtz
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Try clearing data in swiftkey app first?
If not then 2 ways:
1. When installing the Rom from scratch, open the Rom with 7zip (double click, don't extract). Copy your purchased swiftkey apk into /system/app. Close 7zip, full wipe and install as normal.
2. If Rom is already installed, install swiftkey like any other app from play store, then use another app like system cleanup to manually move to system/app and reboot.
In both cases make sure you have enough free space in /system, otherwise Rom won't boot. You can delete latinIME anytime afterwards once you get swiftkey working.
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
Yes i lnow that.. But thats not what i want.. I want to replace latinIME.APK in the install zip from ROM.. Hope somebody gets me..
Greetz
TimHermans said:
Yes i lnow that.. Nut thats not what i want.. I want to replace latinIME.APK in the install zip from ROM.. Hope somebody gets me..
Greetz
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i understand exactly what you want lol, because i do exactly what you describe with mildwild oxygen.
i've basically given the instructions, i'll spell them out in a bit more detail:
- make sure you have purchased and downloaded swiftkey apk to your phone already
- copy the apk from data/app or sd-ext/app onto computer by using a file explorer and/or cloud app like dropbox
- double click to open your rom.zip with 7zip (don't extract).
- delete latinIME.apk from system/app
- copy swiftkey.apk into system/app, you won't have to rename it
- close 7zip to update rom.zip
- full wipe and install rom, assuming you have correct hboot and sd-ext correctly setup etc...
this works for me with mildwild oxygen, not sure if it works with all roms. once the rom boots for the first time you may have to skip all the initial account/wifi setup screens if swiftkey keeps crashing before it's done the setup process.
if this method still doesn't work for you, i recommend keeping latinIME.apk in system/app so you definitely have a working keyboard when you do first setup from full wipe. then setup swiftkey by signing in etc. just delete latinIME.apk afterwards, the end result is the same...
[if all you want is swiftkey as system app with your existing rom (without having to full wipe and start all over again), just install swiftkey like any other app, then use systemcleanup to move it to /system/app like i said before. delete latinIME.apk afterwards, the end result is the same...]
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
Thnx man for the good explanation.. The initial setup is the problem, can't get it to complete because of fc's.. No problem..
Grtz
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
I think I kinda found a workaround.. I managed to create a flashable zip with titanium backup, it also adds data so no configuration wizard I guess.. So I'll create Rom with no keyboard and flash the zip afterwards.. No time now so I'll do it later..
Was also thinking whether it is possible to add data (as in settings) of system apps to a Rom..? (meaning the install zip..)
Could be a definite fix I think..
Grtz
TimHermans said:
I think I kinda found a workaround.. I managed to create a flashable zip with titanium backup, it also adds data so no configuration wizard I guess.. So I'll create Rom with no keyboard and flash the zip afterwards.. No time now so I'll do it later..
Was also thinking whether it is possible to add data (as in settings) of system apps to a Rom..? (meaning the install zip..)
Could be a definite fix I think..
Grtz
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Most keyboards have some lib files that they need. These lib files (with extention ".so ") can be found inside the apk of keyboard app. just copy those lib files to system/lib folder in the rom and app should work properly. Hope this helps.
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RITZYtheDEVIL said:
Most keyboards have some lib files that they need. These lib files (with extention ".so ") can be found inside the apk of keyboard app. just copy those lib files to system/lib folder in the rom and app should work properly. Hope this helps.
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Thanks.. sounds good.. i will try it later.. kinda busy atm..
Edit: if I change SwiftKey to system app with titanium backup it starts to FC so I don't think it's about libs..
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
I do the exact same thing with Swype keyboard, move it to system/app and make it part of the ROM. It will f/c if the lib file is not copied to system/lib. This is an absolute necessity. Hope you get it to work.
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
Just for the heads up.. Gave up on SwiftKey, just doesn't want to be on /system..
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Ok so like most things in life when ur ready to give up, it suddenly works.. Did it before but don't know why now it works.. Added lib files to the folder and voila.. Okidoki..
Edit: In case anybody is interested, cameraICS also needs a /lib file, else the panoramic function won't work..
Thanks everyone for the help..
Greetz
TimHermans said:
Ok so like most things in life when ur ready to give up, it suddenly works.. Did it before but don't know why now it works.. Added lib files to the folder and voila.. Okidoki..
Edit: In case anybody is interested, cameraICS also needs a /lib file, else the panoramic function won't work..
Thanks everyone for the help..
Greetz
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Yes, every app that has lib files inside the .apk needs them. Adobe flash, many music/video players, keyboards, etc need them.
TimHermans said:
Ok so like most things in life when ur ready to give up, it suddenly works.. Did it before but don't know why now it works.. Added lib files to the folder and voila.. Okidoki..
Edit: In case anybody is interested, cameraICS also needs a /lib file, else the panoramic function won't work..
Thanks everyone for the help..
Greetz
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Hi,
could you give a step-by-step HOW-TO?
I also want to do the same, just flash it with the ROM and then its done.
Still trying to figure this out.
Thank you!
Chief-Glider said:
Hi,
could you give a step-by-step HOW-TO?
I also want to do the same, just flash it with the ROM and then its done.
Still trying to figure this out.
Thank you!
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Use 7zip so you can edit .zip files without needing to re-sign them
Delete LatinIME.apk in /system/app folder in your ROM zip
Extract the libswiftkeysdk-java-internal.so file from Swiftkey.apk in the /lib folder to your desktop
Add the libswiftkeysdk-java-internal.so file to the /system/lib folder in your ROM zip
Add the Swiftkey.apk file to the /system/app folder in your ROM zip
Done.. !!
Greetz
Go here, do what it says, problem solved! - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42236196&postcount=4837
All I would add is that you don't need to use twrp to fix permissions. You can do it yourself much quicker if you have this file manager app installed - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yaG1zb2Z0LmZtIl0.
vouty said:
Go here, do what it says, problem solved! - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42236196&postcount=4837
All I would add is that you don't need to use twrp to fix permissions. You can do it yourself much quicker if you have this file manager app installed - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yaG1zb2Z0LmZtIl0.
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Hi,
Came across this post for the very problem, followed the instructions from the link, but the Wallpaper Chooser option still doesn't appear when I want to change wallpaper.
I have an S3 GT-i9300
Copied SecWallpaperChooser.apk & .odex from a backup.
Reset the permissions to -rw-r--r-- on the .apk
but
the .odex has persmissions -rwS--S--T ; I set them to -rw-Sr-Sr-T, but I don't know how to, or if I should, remove the SST permissions.
Any ideas?
Any help highly appreciated.
Cheers,
Alphonse
EDIT: I read somewhere that the numerical value for the permissions -rw-r--r- is 0644 and I had 7644, thus the SST. I simply deleted the 7 and left 644, rebooted, and it works fine now.
Latest April update and I have magisk 16.3 with 5.64 manager version. Everything works fine, but now i've hit a snag.
I wanted to change the boot animation, I changed the file /media/bootanimation.zip and set permissions 644 (rw-r-r) using 1)solid explorer 2)root explorer 3)adb shell (using mount-wo remount rootfs / to make the /media partition writable. multiple reboots of course. the files I set are "sticking" after reboot.
It's still showing stock animation.
I found an app that would change it though: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=website.olivermillers.customboot2
I don't know what file it changed but it made a backup of my stock animation, and it was my stock animation (not the one that I had set for /media/bootanimation.zip). I tried to restore the stock animation manually, as described above, but now it just shows the boot animation set by that app, and I can't change it.
Questions:
1. What am I doing wrong and what did that app do correctly, that it was able to change the boot animation?
and/or
2. Is there a substratum module with a black pixel 2 animation? That's all I really want and I can change animations with magisk easily and reliably. Just can't find the one I need.
I did it using the root browser app and the bootanimation changed.. it's system/media I think
mistermojorizin said:
Latest April update and I have magisk 16.3 with 5.64 manager version. Everything works fine, but now i've hit a snag.
I wanted to change the boot animation, I changed the file /media/bootanimation.zip and set permissions 644 (rw-r-r) using 1)solid explorer 2)root explorer 3)adb shell (using mount-wo remount rootfs / to make the /media partition writable. multiple reboots of course. the files I set are "sticking" after reboot.
It's still showing stock animation.
I found an app that would change it though: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=website.olivermillers.customboot2
I don't know what file it changed but it made a backup of my stock animation, and it was my stock animation (not the one that I had set for /media/bootanimation.zip). I tried to restore the stock animation manually, as described above, but now it just shows the boot animation set by that app, and I can't change it.
Questions:
1. What am I doing wrong and what did that app do correctly, that it was able to change the boot animation?
and/or
2. Is there a substratum module with a black pixel 2 animation? That's all I really want and I can change animations with magisk easily and reliably. Just can't find the one I need.
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EnIXmA said:
I did it using the root browser app and the bootanimation changed.. it's system/media I think
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Like EnlXmA said, it goes on system/media. Using root explorer, I just place my new bootanimation.zip in that folder, add a .bat to my old animation, and just reboot. No need to change permissions at all. Here's a dark pixel bootanimation if you want/need it :good: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zStFsJiqq5bLTp5krQnpwlztoJfK_B33/view?usp=drivesdk
EnIXmA said:
I did it using the root browser app and the bootanimation changed.. it's system/media I think
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Like EnlXmA said, it goes on system/media. Using root explorer, I just place my new bootanimation.zip in that folder, add a .bat to my old animation, and just reboot. No need to change permissions at all. Here's a dark pixel bootanimation if you want/need it :good: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zStFsJiqq5bLTp5krQnpwlztoJfK_B33/view?usp=drivesdk
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Thanks so much guys. I feel so stupid. i've read your posts on this before, BAdger, even saw that same screenshot and download that same file from your drive. And yet I still thought it was /media, not /system/media. Thanks for the tip that I don't need to change permissions, too, I did not know that.
:good::good::good:
Would you mind posting a copy of the .bak file (the stock boot animation)? In my stupid attempts, I deleted mine.)
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Thanks so much guys. I feel so stupid. i've read your posts on this before, BAdger, even saw that same screenshot and download that same file from your drive. And yet I still thought it was /media, not /system/media. Thanks for the tip that I don't need to change permissions, too, I did not know that.
:good::good::good:
Would you mind posting a copy of the .bak file (the stock boot animation)? In my stupid attempts, I deleted mine.)
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ANeiImRWslWN3aY2bLM_1Ps6zCyPua9C/view?usp=drivesdk
mistermojorizin said:
Thanks so much guys. I feel so stupid. i've read your posts on this before, BAdger, even saw that same screenshot and download that same file from your drive. And yet I still thought it was /media, not /system/media. Thanks for the tip that I don't need to change permissions, too, I did not know that.
:good::good::good:
Would you mind posting a copy of the .bak file (the stock boot animation)? In my stupid attempts, I deleted mine.)
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Here ya go bro. Just remove the .bat and your good :good:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nj5cLuziVMjFvE6stmKQhrAcy9tbpMMk/view?usp=drivesdk
I don't know why Motorola doesn't give the option to disable the annoying Increasing Ringtone "feature". Anyway, if you are like me and don't like it, I have found a way to disable it (needs root). Download the attached file, unzip it, and paste it to: /system/etc.
NOTE: It is not a flashable zip.
Change the permissions to rw-r-r and reboot. It appears to be working for me in my testing. Yay!
You might want to copy and save the original audio_ext_spkr.conf in case you want to revert back.
Thank you! I needed this! I was getting this feature everytime I had someone on speaker and it was getting annoying.
mn1968 said:
I don't know why Motorola doesn't give the option to disable the annoying Increasing Ringtone "feature". Anyway, if you are like me and don't like it, I have found a way to disable it (needs root). Download the attached file, unzip it, and paste it to: /system/etc.
NOTE: It is not a flashable zip.
Change the permissions to rw-r-r and reboot. It appears to be working for me in my testing. Yay!
You might want to copy and save the original audio_ext_spkr.conf in case you want to revert back.
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Hi, I'm fairly new to rooting but I found your mod here and hopefully I used it correctly. After pasting into the directory noted above, I used ES File Explorer to change permissions to match rw -r -r which was Owner, Group and Other with read permission and only Owner with write permission. Is that right on the permissions?
kmssd said:
Hi, I'm fairly new to rooting but I found your mod here and hopefully I used it correctly. After pasting into the directory noted above, I used ES File Explorer to change permissions to match rw -r -r which was Owner, Group and Other with read permission and only Owner with write permission. Is that right on the permissions?
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Seems right to me. Has it worked as intended?
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Seems right to me. Has it worked as intended?
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I believe so, thanks for the reply.
I'm in the process of trying this right now - waiting on a reboot. One thing I found odd is that when I went to move the unzipped file to my system/etc there was no file already there with the same name. Should there have been?
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erkme73 said:
I'm in the process of trying this right now - waiting on a reboot. One thing I found odd is that when I went to move the unzipped file to my system/etc there was no file already there with the same name. Should there have been?
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I guess it doesn't matter because... IT WORKED!! YAHOO! I was so frustrated over missing notifications (which have tones < 1 second - like a beep) because the volume was too soft initially. You're a god-send.
mn1968 said:
I don't know why Motorola doesn't give the option to disable the annoying Increasing Ringtone "feature". Anyway, if you are like me and don't like it, I have found a way to disable it (needs root). Download the attached file, unzip it, and paste it to: /system/etc.
NOTE: It is not a flashable zip.
Change the permissions to rw-r-r and reboot. It appears to be working for me in my testing. Yay!
You might want to copy and save the original audio_ext_spkr.conf in case you want to revert back.
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It seems on Andriod 9 the file location changed to /root/vendor/etc. There is a file already here, I just backed it up and pasted the new one in.