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Editing a Rom/Theme-How to change dialer and launcher

I have been driving myself crazy trying to get this to work, and after almost 6 hours of no luck, I ve finally just had to ask.
Im basically trying to remove a "feature" of a ROM and add it to another ROM, but without using metamorph. On Clays Reremix of CSDI, he has this little android guy that is in the background on the dialer. Im wanting to move that file over to the original CSDI ROM, but I just cant figure out exactly which files will need to be moved. Is that file stored in the "Phone" apk? Is it just a matter of swapping that apk with the original "phone" apk found in CSDI?
And, Im trying to add the launcher from a theme called Android Plus and move it over to CSDI. I was successful one time in moving the little android dude to the dialer screen, but I havent been successful in changing the launcher ( it always ends in a fc loop after getting past the Google setup). It seems that everytime I sign the zip and flash when Im done, that even with swapped apks, the ROM stays the same.
Is it even possible to accomplish what Im trying to do, or am I simply too much of a n00b to be able to do it?

The easiest thing to do is to push both files using adb. Take both files from Clay's rom and put them where you can find them, plug in your phone to the usb, and use the command:
adb push C://*location*/Launcher.apk /system/app/Launcher.apk
and
adb push C://*location*/Phone.apk /system/app/Phone.apk
That will erase the original launcher and dialer and replace it with the new ones. If you don't know how to use adb, find the thread in the development section and follow that. It's not hard to do.
Or, you can use an app called system app backupper. Backup the apps you want from clays rom, and restore them on csdi.

Awesome! Thanks alot for your help! Btw, Im from Tampa myself. I ve been in Germany for 8 years now. Nice to know we still got the helpful people! j/k

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If the dialer your talking about is before the call is connected, it's in the Contacts.apk.

thanks for your help!

Thanks RichieDaze, glad I scrolled down...

[Q] NEED HELP installing apks onto rooted slide???

Hey I'm currently running the CyanogenMod-6.0.0-Slide-RC1 on my mytouch slide and was making attempts trying to install some stock apk files. From another thread (which I shall not mention just so the thread stays open) I was able to download the stock apk/odex files for the faves and friends widgets and the mt3gs swype (in my opinion the best working/looking version of swype out there that I've tried at least...).
The apk/odex files are saved onto my sdcard, in my downloads folder. I'm not sure if I'd actually need to rewrite some code or something to get the stock stuff to run on CM6. Any light anyone could shed on the subject for me would be GREATLY appreciated!

First, most of the HTC widgets will only run on a rom with sense, which CM6 is not. Second, I don't believe CM6 is an odexed rom (I haven't used it, so someone correct me if i'm wrong), so you can not use the apk/odex files from the stock build. Third, this post would be for Q&A not development.

falken98 said:
...Third, this post would be for Q&A not development.
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Okay, well as you can tell, I'm obviously a noob when it comes to programming as well as this forum..so thanks for the heads up.
And thanks for the info about HTC widgets only running on sense, that really helped out a bunch.

If you want to add or remove system apps try this:
1 Get 7zip
2 open CM6 with 7zip
3 Navigate to /system/app folder with 7zip
4 Add or remove apk's you want,thats it you are done
Odex files are not required for 90% of apps in CM6
Hope this helps,i have made a barebones(minimal) rom-its posted on here,all you need to do is add your own apk's to it.Or just make your own rom,but adding google apps to a rom requires adding few more files to /lib and /xlib folders,if you new to android try my barebones rom it will save you few headaches adding google apps.

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dustinkh said:
Hey I'm currently running the CyanogenMod-6.0.0-Slide-RC1 on my mytouch slide and was making attempts trying to install some stock apk files. From another thread (which I shall not mention just so the thread stays open) I was able to download the stock apk/odex files for the faves and friends widgets and the mt3gs swype (in my opinion the best working/looking version of swype out there that I've tried at least...).
The apk/odex files are saved onto my sdcard, in my downloads folder. I'm not sure if I'd actually need to rewrite some code or something to get the stock stuff to run on CM6. Any light anyone could shed on the subject for me would be GREATLY appreciated!
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Could you point me in the right direction for the stock swype apk?

Thanks lviv, i'll try that and i'll let you know if it works, thanks!
And panda, I found the yhread somewhere in this development area..i'll look for it again and post a link?
On second thought, maybe i'll just pm it to you.
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App

BLEH.
I had trouble running the command line .zip version of 7-zip. I've extracted the files from the zip and try to run the program but it open and closes right back up. I've tried reinstalling and what not but it still doesn't work...I'm running Vista 32 bit if that helps at all.
Thanks again!
Oh, and here's the link to the stock stuff for the MT3GS, enjoy! (I do not take credit for any of the work put into the linked thread, I'm just passing along some great stuff!!!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=729529&highlight=stock+apk
EDIT: I'm dumb and figured out how to use the 7-zip program. Super stoked...I hope my mods work.
Bleh, I tried putting the stock myfaves, friends, and skype .apk and .odex files into the apps folder and made my own custom rom...installed everything fine and then I looked through my apps and widgets to see if I could use it aaaaaand. They're nowhere to be found. Great. =/
So again i'm stuck without the slightest idea what to do next. Thanks in advance for the help!

[App] Fix S-Voice Network Error W/ Download Link (Root Explorer Fix)

USE AT OWN RISK
Download S-Voice - not modded apk
download and install like you would any other app
Fix S-Voice Network Error
After installing the S Voice app, use a root explorer app to edit your build.prop
Change...
ro.product.model= ( your Phone )
To
ro.product.model=GT-I9300
and also change
ro.product.device=GT-I9300
HowTo Manually Edit your build.prop File.
Open Root Explorer
Scroll down to your /system directory and tap on it.
At the top of the screen tap the button that says 'Mount R/W' (it will change to 'Mount R/O')
Long press on your build.prop file and select 'Open In Text Editor'.
Your build.prop file is now fully editable, please pay attention to what you are changing!
Make Changes
Hit back twice, Root Explorer will ask you to save it. Tap 'yes'.
Reboot
Root Explorer (File Manager) - Android Apps on Google Play

It works but what about everything you want it to do locks up? Set alarm..lock up. Maps, lock up. Lol does anything work?
sent from Transformer Prime cranking it out with WSG customs.

Scuddster said:
It works but what about everything you want it to do locks up? Set alarm..lock up. Maps, lock up. Lol does anything work?
sent from Transformer Prime cranking it out with WSG customs.
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From what JC tested on Venum Ice, that's kind of what it only does... Lol
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

i used the command navigate to (Location)
and it worked
i believe the alarm part does not work cause it depends on the clock from gs3

you should try the modded apk then cause not having any of those issues with that apk.

but u have to force install that apk file by coping it to system and changing permissions
that is to hard for some people

Es file explorer, super manager are easy to use not hard at all

if you want to post the file link to the other apk and detailed instructions i will add it to op

is the link in the OP the modded apk?

no

changed post to reflect not modded apk

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changed post to reflect not modded apk
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thats what im saying.. when modded apk is posted id try that. i had it but uninstalled already and didnt back it up. but it is good to have two options.. if its too hard to set permissions they can take your route .. i personally only used it to check weather lol.. and i did ask this:
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA

Beware anyone changing their build.prop. Some apps wont run like mobile odin and some other apps may not install, just saying. AND WHATS UP Rob. I hope you and your family are well man!!!
Sent from my SPH-D710

Will this work on gb, blazer 4.1?

your stupid fix ****ed up my phone. i rebooted it and now it only goes past the "boot" screen and goes black and that's it. it wont boot at all... just great! :0/.

draconx said:
your stupid fix ****ed up my phone. i rebooted it and now it only goes past the "boot" screen and goes black and that's it. it wont boot at all... just great! :0/.
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You do know every thing we do in here is at your own risk. You could of said hey I am running blah blah blah rom and did the fix but it wont let my phone boot up. So that others reading this would know that there are even more risks... Jus' Sayin'
Hope you get back up and running

wow .. it works ... thanks buddy .. last day i installed SVoice but frustrated bcz it didnt work .. now it works ..

playya said:
You do know every thing we do in here is at your own risk. You could of said hey I am running blah blah blah rom and did the fix but it wont let my phone boot up. So that others reading this would know that there are even more risks... Jus' Sayin'
Hope you get back up and running
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your right, i apologize, I'm on CM9 alpha 4. epic 4g touch. and i did this "fix" and it wouldn't let me boot my phone so i had to re insatll the CM9 rom through odin to get it to boot again.
try it out if you guys want but make sure you have odin and whatever rom your currently on.

draconx said:
your stupid fix ****ed up my phone. i rebooted it and now it only goes past the "boot" screen and goes black and that's it. it wont boot at all... just great! :0/.
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Hahaha couldn't help but laugh. Playya is right OPs are not responsible for what happens to your phone.

Should I revert back to the old build.prop before flashing a different rom?
Edit: So I did some reading and figured it out. Sometimes it's better to look for the answer on ur own. Ignorance is not bliss!

AOSP Browser inside (with sync)

Posting stock aosp browser that works with S4 (to me works better then Samsung and Chrome browsers). Move apk to system/app and fix permissions

Use this file along with above if you want your Browser.apk to sync with Chome desktop (dont forget to check sync in settings)

Thanks in advance for your help

I hate to sound I extremely noobish but how do you fix permissions?
Sent From My T-Mobile Galaxy S4

aLdaRiS said:
I hate to sound I extremely noobish but how do you fix permissions?
Sent From My T-Mobile Galaxy S4
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Try without fixing, most likely will work too. I use Root Explorer app to move files and fix permisions. You do need to be rooted.

I've tried moving both files to /system/app and fixing permissions. When trying to launch browser it crashes. I tried both manually fixing permissions in root browser, and trying to fix permissions in recovery. Permissions match that of all the other apps that appear to be in /system/app directory.
I really like the AOSP browser so I'm willing to try other things to get this working. Do you think you could get both files into a flashable zip we could flash from recovery?
I will try to build one myself to see if I can get it working that way.

Follow the directions from this post....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41283596
Haven't had any luck getting flash working on this browser, though.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda premium

Made a flashable zip that got it installed. Bookmarks don't appear to be syncing for me, but then again I really don't use chrome to have anything to sync. Someone want to confirm if that's working?
** Disclaimer Begin **
I'm not a DEV in any way, I just tinker with things. I take no responsibility for what this does or doesn't do to your device. I've tested this on my device, and can confirm it works, however I'm not perfect at these things. Flash at your own risk. As always make a backup first!
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As always make a backup first!
Zip is attached. Following along what they said in that other post.
Find and rename the following apk(inside the /system/app folder): BrowserProviderProxy.apk to BrowserProviderProxy.apk11 (or anything else really).
Do that before you install the zip file.
Just reboot to recovery and flash the zip.
*credits*
kolyan - posting working files
Lantek23 - Used the update-binary and modified the updater-script from Blue Jelly Bean 1.0 theme as a refrence
BigSK225 - linking to that post with info
anyone I missed

Dont know what you guys are doing wrong. I am not a dev. I just moved those 2 files to /system/app/ and I have AOSP Browser and sync works fine (i am rooted on latest firmware by the way)
ps. also moved AOSP Keyboard with Dictionaries and it also works fine

Got sync for bookmarks to work. Forgot to check sync in settings. I think just moving the files probably would have worked if I had renamed the BrowserProviderProxy.apk in /system/app to begin with, but I had already started making the flashable zip. I figure it will be useful to someone at some point.

Thanks for the flashable zip I couldn't get it to work any other way.
My only question is why can I not rearrange my bookmarks? When I'm in the bookmark screen the menu button doesn't give me any options and long pressing on them doesn't give me the option to reorder them.

Toastalator said:
Thanks for the flashable zip I couldn't get it to work any other way.
My only question is why can I not rearrange my bookmarks? When I'm in the bookmark screen the menu button doesn't give me any options and long pressing on them doesn't give me the option to reorder them.
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Sorry, I assume that there is some way to order them somehow, but I've never been able to figure that out.

well ****;
after flashing your browser apk;
every timei boot into android, i get this:
(pic attached)
any ideas ?

Rename BrowserProviderProxy.apk. That fixed that error for me.

thehothit said:
Rename BrowserProviderProxy.apk. That fixed that error for me.
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this worked. :good:

anyone has an apk of the flashplayer to reinstall ?

ANK4 Stock Deodex Debloat

Stock ANK4 T-Mobile ROM deodexed by jovy23 and debloated by myself. Really nothing else to say about it. Check out jovy23's thread for what he's done.
Instructions: Wipe everything in recovery (shouldn't need to tell you to backup first) and flash the zip. Done.
Download: http://xfer.aokp.co/?developer=protekk&folder=trltetmo
Mirror: http://fzservers.com/trltetmo/Trltetmo_N910TUVU1ANK4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated.zip
Jovy23's original deodex:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...rom-n910tuvu1anj7-4-4-4-deodexed-ciq-t2915737

Nice! Thanks

It's been a long time , and seems like u changed carriers also ? Good to see your work again.

Cool

My Mobile Hotspot force closes upon enabling it. Can anyone confirm? Other than that, smooth like butter.

Can confirm. Hot spot FCs on trying to activate. Must've removed something necessary for it. Otherwise I love how light this rom is.
EDIT: I have jovy23's original rom on my phone. If anyone has any idea what app I'd have to reinstall to get the hotspot working again I'll grab it from there, put it into system/priv-app, change the permissions, and reboot to see if it works.

Ill fix up the hotspot today.

ProTekk said:
Ill fix up the hotspot today.
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Thanks buddy.
EDIT: Does S-Health work for you guys? Also I think that if were keeping S-Health we should also keep Samsung Galaxy Apps since it's the only way to update it.

I really like this rom. Two things though. Can anyone tell me what files I need to restore to get the Samsung Browser working and the Smart Select for the S-Pen? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: So I figured out the Smart Select but I still need to restore the samsung browser.
EDIT 2: I figured out the browser as well.

Also, is there anyway to get the Samsung Account integrated? I would like to download the extra camera filters. I realize that this is a debloated ROM, but if anyone has a link to re-install some of Sammy's apps, that would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: Found a zip file. =)

Ya'll are killing me man! Pro_b tell me what files you need to restore those functions and wheres that zip file Murphy71984? BTW does S-Health work for you guys? Doesn't for me and I figure it's because of the Samsung Account stuff.

really slimmed down thats how phones should come out of the box + the weather widget. I want the weather widget back, tried installing the app from another rom but it does not work properly.

Digital_Cameltoe said:
Ya'll are killing me man! Pro_b tell me what files you need to restore those functions and wheres that zip file Murphy71984? BTW does S-Health work for you guys? Doesn't for me and I figure it's because of the Samsung Account stuff.
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http://www.dynamicrom.com/index.php/downloads/viewcategory/172-missing-apps
Flash in recovery, but do a backup first, that goes without saying.

Murphy71984 said:
http://www.dynamicrom.com/index.php/downloads/viewcategory/172-missing-apps
Flash in recovery, but do a backup first, that goes without saying.
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Thanks for the link bro. I signed in and updated S-Health but it still crashes. Don't know whats up.

Digital_Cameltoe said:
Ya'll are killing me man! Pro_b tell me what files you need to restore those functions and wheres that zip file Murphy71984? BTW does S-Health work for you guys? Doesn't for me and I figure it's because of the Samsung Account stuff.
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I restored the files myself. I used good old fashioned google searching to figure out which files needed to be restored. But I'm glad the rom was built without them. I prefer how slim the rom is and what I wanted may not be what others wanted or needed.
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Digital_Cameltoe said:
Thanks for the link bro. I signed in and updated S-Health but it still crashes. Don't know whats up.
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I noticed that the dev of this rom also removed the libs along with the apps. You may need to find out if there're some missing lib files to s-health. At least that was the case when I added back the sbrowser.

How to re-enable smart select, the galaxy app store, tethering, and Samsung account.
This is how I got everything working. For smart select you grab Pinboard.apk from another rom (I grabbed everything from jovy23's original stock deodexed rom), place it in system/priv-app and change it's permissions to match the other apks there. I used ES file explorer for this with root explorer on and changing the system option to R/W (Tap on root explorer after turning it on to change this option). For the galaxy app store grab GalaxyApps_3xh.apk place it in the system/priv-app folder and change its permissions like before. Theres also a apk called SamsungAppsWidget_BannerStyle_common.apk which goes in system/app but I'm unsure if it's neccesary. If you are adding it just remember to change its permissions. For mobile Hotspot grab TetheringAutomation.apk and TetheringProvision.apk place them in system/app and change permissions. For the Samsung Account grab Samsungservice2_xxhdpi_RTL.apk place it in system/priv-app and change permissions. You are able to log in to the galaxy app store without this but it is necessary to get full access to your samsung accounts synching capabilities, like with s-health for example. Let me know if you need help with anything.
EDIT: Reboot after you've done everything!

Blame @ProTekk
Thanks man

Digital_Cameltoe said:
This is how I got everything working. For smart select you grab Pinboard.apk from another rom (I grabbed everything from jovy23's original stock deodexed rom), place it in system/priv-app and change it's permissions to match the other apks there. I used ES file explorer for this with root explorer on and changing the system option to R/W (Tap on root explorer after turning it on to change this option). For the galaxy app store grab GalaxyApps_3xh.apk place it in the system/priv-app folder and change its permissions like before. Theres also a apk called SamsungAppsWidget_BannerStyle_common.apk which goes in system/app but I'm unsure if it's neccesary. If you are adding it just remember to change its permissions. For mobile Hotspot grab TetheringAutomation.apk and TetheringProvision.apk place them in system/app and change permissions. For the Samsung Account grab Samsungservice2_xxhdpi_RTL.apk place it in system/priv-app and change permissions. You are able to log in to the galaxy app store without this but it is necessary to get full access to your samsung accounts synching capabilities, like with s-health for example. Let me know if you need help with anything.
EDIT: Reboot after you've done everything!
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Thanks, got Tethering working and Smart Select

Lol *****ing on tweeter and had to do it yourself. Nice work as always
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how i wish this would have work,did install ,did all wipes got boot loops, im on 5.1.1,i try to flash ank4 bootloader and moden odin kept failing,