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How do I install apps? I looked on in the htc evo wiki and other q&a's but couldnt find it. Im new to the evo, so i dont know what im doing.
I download a com.[app name].apk file from my pc. I allowed unknown sources, now i dont know what to do.
You'll need a file that you can open the .apk, I use linda file manager (which you can download from the market).
Do you have root explorer or any kind of file reader app installed
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thanks it worked great. So I'm guessing this is the procedure to installing apps.
crazyassfung said:
thanks it worked great. So I'm guessing this is the procedure to installing apps.
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Any apps you download as .apks you will need a file manager to run. Astro works well as well. If you are rooted, use root explorer.
Think of it like Windows. To install something you have to use Explorer and run the .exe.
I'm runnin kings ultra r5 and need the easiest way to reinstall a few stock apps, i have searched so far came up with two methods one is with file manager app. I have es file and astro neither worked the other method i read on was pushing thru adb which is if i'm not mistaken manually typing codes thru the command ??? Which i am really not trying to do can i just flash them thru recovery ? I'm trying to install 2 stock apps which are on my sd card already,i'm running clockwork mod recovery also.... Any help would be appreciated thanks ...............
Place the apks on the root of your sdcard, then use root explorer, enable r/w mode, then move them to the /system/app folder, enable permission by long pressing, then tap to install.
Thanks i did forget to mention apps are in zip file also,same method applies ?
jayo1978 said:
Thanks i did forget to mention apps are in zip file also,same method applies ?
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Do the method as I said, you just need to extract the apk from the zip file, then you'll be good to go.
What if you need to install an apk from sdcard but you don't have a file manager installed yet, and to make things worse you don't have internet access to download it from the market!
Well, there's a solution to that. Provided by every internet browser available.
(I suppose you have one installed
Here's what you need to do:
1. Put the apk file in the main directory your sdcard. Rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, I will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto Security Settings and check "Unknown Sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/<filename>.apk".
In our example above it should look like this: "file:///sdcard/fm.apk"
4. Press "Go".
That's it! Installation started!
Hi I tried it but its say directory not found..!!
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hussy22 said:
Hi I tried it but its say directory not found..!!
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Did you follow exactly as instructed? What's the filename of the file? where did you put it? what did you type in the address bar? Sorry for the late resply
Nice to know new things, I made ES file xplorer to esfilex.apk then it says play online it works. Now I can install a filemanager if a rom doesn't have one.
Thanks
hey i need to know if there is any operation to start notification count on the alpha3 rom?
Thx i didnt tough about this simplifies my work
klacenas said:
Did you follow exactly as instructed? What's the filename of the file? where did you put it? what did you type in the address bar? Sorry for the late resply
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Thank u SOoo....much :thumbup: I have tried it its done
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You could also do
adb install /sdcard/name.apk
If you were feeling like a pro.
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Or, instead of trying to remember browser commands or adb commands, just skip all of this madness and grab a flashable .zip that contains a file manager! ~
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills over here, kids.
If you don't have a flashable file manager, just grab the one I made on the WildChild ROM thread (Post #1). Copy the .zip to your SD Card. Done. Don't ever worry about flashing a ROM without a file manager ever again.
I will give this a try.Looks interesting
klacenas said:
what if you need to install an apk from sdcard but you don't have a file manager installed yet, and to make things worse you don't have internet access to download it from the market!
Well, there's a solution to that. Provided by every internet browser available.
(i suppose you have one installed
here's what you need to do:
1. Put the apk file in the main directory your sdcard. Rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, i will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto security settings and check "unknown sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/<filename>.apk".
In our example above it should look like this: "file:///sdcard/fm.apk"
4. Press "go".
That's it! Installation started!
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i have a better idea
if you need to know the directry of the app or rename it, u obviously need a pc , then why dont you use adb on ur pc to install the app ???
So simple, no mess with the silly browser
rishabho1 said:
i have a better idea
if you need to know the directry of the app or rename it, u obviously need a pc , then why dont you use adb on ur pc to install the app ???
So simple, no mess with the silly browser
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Some ppl dont have pc or/and why we need ur pc if we can do it without pc?
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asdot said:
Some ppl dont have pc or/and why we need ur pc if we can do it without pc?
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what if u dont know the exact direcory of file
also , the guy mentioned to rename the file to something short eg:
fm.apk
tell me how can you rename without file browser and a pc....so obviously u need a pc for this, but if u remember the location of file in sd thats other case
naturally what i was saying is true...
u must recheck ur vague posts before posting it
rishabho1 said:
what if u dont know the exact direcory of file
also , the guy mentioned to rename the file to something short eg:
fm.apk
tell me how can you rename without file browser and a pc....so obviously u need a pc for this, but if u remember the location of file in sd thats other case
naturally what i was saying is true...
u must recheck ur vague posts before posting it
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I guess everyone who want to flash new rom must be prepare what they need.
Original instructions
klacenas said:
What if you need to install an apk from sdcard but you don't have a file manager installed yet, and to make things worse you don't have internet access to download it from the market!
Well, there's a solution to that. Provided by every internet browser available.
(I suppose you have one installed
Here's what you need to do:
1. Put the apk file in the main directory your sdcard. Rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, I will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto Security Settings and check "Unknown Sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/<filename>.apk".
In our example above it should look like this: "file:///sdcard/fm.apk"
4. Press "Go".
That's it! Installation started!
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It definitely works over Dolphin Browser HD. Thanks for this guide.
Not oly dolphin even works in stock browser
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Danceoff, this is for people who are trying to PREPARE for flashing ROMs on the fly. Ie. They have access to market, file explorer etc NOW but won't LATER when they actually do the flash.
I don't have service right now so my phone is basically a tiny tablet, and I'm a flash-a-holic. i flash ROMs on break at work, on the bus, etc. This is very handy for me. Thank you.
something new!
klacenas said:
What if you need to install an apk from sdcard but you don't have a file manager installed yet, and to make things worse you don't have internet access to download it from the market!
Well, there's a solution to that. Provided by every internet browser available.
(I suppose you have one installed
Here's what you need to do:
1. Put the apk file in the main directory your sdcard. Rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, I will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto Security Settings and check "Unknown Sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/<filename>.apk".
In our example above it should look like this: "file:///sdcard/fm.apk"
4. Press "Go".
That's it! Installation started!
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nice ..very innovative..
but instead just keep a flashble file manager ..
can b easily found..lol
klacenas said:
What if you need to install an apk from sdcard but you don't have a file manager installed yet, and to make things worse you don't have internet access to download it from the market!
Well, there's a solution to that. Provided by every internet browser available.
(I suppose you have one installed
Here's what you need to do:
1. Put the apk file in the main directory your sdcard. Rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, I will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto Security Settings and check "Unknown Sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/<filename>.apk".
In our example above it should look like this: "file:///sdcard/fm.apk"
4. Press "Go".
That's it! Installation started!
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That's BEST Thread... i always have this problem and always (after factory reset) need one Computer+htc syns+cable to install file manager
TY:good:
Let me say right off, this is not mine, however I use it on my device, it works, and I figured I'd share its love here for those wanting to try something new out.
Original thread HERE
What is it?
It's a touch based File Manager that can be used in ANY recovery, touch or not! Yes even regular boring ole CWM!
It can do anything your Root Explorer or ES File Manager or any other file manager app can do, but its used in recovery.
How do I use this awesome new tool?
Place the zip on your external SD card, and while in recovery select install from SD, pick the file, and voila! Your rocking a full touch recovery file manager!
Please use caution with this tool! It can access EVERYTHING on your device and deleting random things can lead to a bricked device!
Downloads
AROMA File Manager
Cool man thx, I'll check it out tomarrow.
pio_masaki said:
Let me say right off, this is not mine, however I use it on my device, it works, and I figured I'd share its love here for those wanting to try something new out.
Original thread HERE
What is it?
It's a touch based File Manager that can be used in ANY recovery, touch or not! Yes even regular boring ole CWM!
It can do anything your Root Explorer or ES File Manager or any other file manager app can do, but its used in recovery.
How do I use this awesome new tool?
Place the zip on your external SD card, and while in recovery select install from SD, pick the file, and voila! Your rocking a full touch recovery file manager!
Please use caution with this tool! It can access EVERYTHING on your device and deleting random things can lead to a bricked device!
Downloads
AROMA File Manager
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can you update the link
i know that this thread is almost 4 years ago but i need this badly thanks
tytyu3 said:
can you update the link
i know that this thread is almost 4 years ago but i need this badly thanks
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Try this
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gldcim8270ujclc/aromafm-1.00-120512-002.zip?dl=0
Neon support was added as requirement which the tegra 2 does not support, so it may or may not work. I'd have to go through his sources to find out when and if it can be brought back in or not.
Side note, twrp has a file manager built in already, so if you run twrp you may already have a recovery file manager available.
Tapatalked from my Note 4
pio_masaki said:
Try this
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gldcim8270ujclc/aromafm-1.00-120512-002.zip?dl=0
Neon support was added as requirement which the tegra 2 does not support, so it may or may not work. I'd have to go through his sources to find out when and if it can be brought back in or not.
Side note, twrp has a file manager built in already, so if you run twrp you may already have a recovery file manager available.
Tapatalked from my Note 4
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you are right i solved it via twrp but thanks for helping
I would like to change default file manager but it seems that some links to it are hardcoded in LOS so for example if i uninstall it and replace it with fx file manager some
apps can't access it because they are calling to that default one which is not there anymore.
Any tips on how can i replace it, or where can i change those links to default app?
The default file manager that you were using has the package name "com.android.documentsui", and you generally see it when you have to choose a file for an app. Only here has it been turned into a full-fledged file manager. That was a system app that you weren't supposed to remove, so your only option is to install another file manager app alongside the default one.
Hi i'm with the same problem, i need a default file manger that can accese root so other app can get accese to root folder. Is there a way to resolve?
Here is how to replace the stock file explore with the root accessable one.
I'm gonna priovide the best filemanager fully featured, called mixplore, which i highly recommend. this file manager can access root directory.
watch Mixplore review from HERE
NB: make sure you have a root access
1. download Mixplore
2. install it on your device then open it
3. on the left then click on "root" then grant root permission when prompted
4. go into system/apps/documentUi OR system/apps/cmfilemanager
OR system/apps/files. If your on other roms apart from cynogenmod, lineageOs or RR-Os.. go into system/apps/filemanger
in case not found in app forlder try priv-app, i.e system/apps/..
NB: not "document" its "documentUi"
5. open the that last folder on the directory i.e file manager, swipe right and go into downloads copy the Mixplore.apk, then swipe left back into root/system/app/___ and paste the mixplore and delete the stock filemager from that folder
6. restart the phone.. now you have replaced the stock file explore from your android.
ppllzz help meee mi a1
i uninstalled the system file manager and now can't reinstall it and com.andeoid.documentsui keeps stopping and after installing app getting the problem files keeps stopping
Adwolf01 said:
i uninstalled the system file manager and now can't reinstall it and com.andeoid.documentsui keeps stopping and after installing app getting the problem files keeps stopping
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Dirty flash your ROM
yohannacastle said:
I'm gonna priovide the best filemanager fully featured, called mixplore, which i highly recommend. this file manager can access root directory.
watch Mixplore review from HERE
NB: make sure you have a root access
1. download Mixplore
2. install it on your device then open it
3. on the left then click on "root" then grant root permission when prompted
4. go into system/apps/documentUi OR system/apps/cmfilemanager
OR system/apps/files. If your on other roms apart from cynogenmod, lineageOs or RR-Os.. go into system/apps/filemanger
in case not found in app forlder try priv-app, i.e system/apps/..
NB: not "document" its "documentUi"
5. open the that last folder on the directory i.e file manager, swipe right and go into downloads copy the Mixplore.apk, then swipe left back into root/system/app/___ and paste the mixplore and delete the stock filemager from that folder
6. restart the phone.. now you have replaced the stock file explore from your android.
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will this work if an app ask to write on external storage ???
loopypalm said:
will this work if an app ask to write on external storage ???
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This method creates problem when trying to access sd card or otg,mixplorer ,though fully featured,will also need permission from documentsui to access externals,it will show error "doesn't exist x
Best way is disable documents ui from showing icon in launcher
HarmitR said:
This method creates problem when trying to access sd card or otg,mixplorer ,though fully featured,will also need permission from documentsui to access externals,it will show error "doesn't exist x
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yes, i already tried, it didn't work
best thing to do is give access to all apps that require SD write then freez DocumentsUI