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[Q] Unable to reinstall some apps

I've searched for this and no luck... I'm using Myn's Warm 2.2 RLS4 and trying to reinstall some of the removed .apks that are in the optional folder, and others that I have moved myself using Root Explorer. Some of them I could just click and they would install via the app installer with no problem. However, I'm getting an "application not installed" message for some.
I've tried installing from the folder (with success for some apk's) and also tried moving the files back to the original location system/app and installing from there. (I've also had this work in one instance). In addition, I've tried rebooting and wipes of dalvik in between attempts.
An example: I moved HTCTwitter to the sd card and the app (Peep) was gone as expected. Next I tried reinstalling to test whether or not it would work and got the dreaded "app not installed" message. After that I tried just moving file back to the original location using root explorer and a restart. The file moved to the correct location, but no sign of the app. I tried installing from within system/app and same "app not installed".
This is not isolated to this ROM for me. Had same issue with AVA Froyo. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Are the one's that you are having trouble with "System Apps"?

It seems like it's mostly the apps that came pre-installed like Peep in the example and I remember the issue with Teeter as well. I recall having an issue with twitter, when I moved it thinking it was the peep app and could not reinstall that app. However, I went to the mkt and the twitter app install with no problem.
So, yes. It seems like systems apps.

Try setting your permissions mask to match an installed app. While you're at it check ownership and chown to match.
Oh yeah I'm sure you're first uninstalling, then installing a new.

kperry1911 said:
I've searched for this and no luck... I'm using Myn's Warm 2.2 RLS4 and trying to reinstall some of the removed .apks that are in the optional folder, and others that I have moved myself using Root Explorer. Some of them I could just click and they would install via the app installer with no problem. However, I'm getting an "application not installed" message for some.
I've tried installing from the folder (with success for some apk's) and also tried moving the files back to the original location system/app and installing from there. (I've also had this work in one instance). In addition, I've tried rebooting and wipes of dalvik in between attempts.
An example: I moved HTCTwitter to the sd card and the app (Peep) was gone as expected. Next I tried reinstalling to test whether or not it would work and got the dreaded "app not installed" message. After that I tried just moving file back to the original location using root explorer and a restart. The file moved to the correct location, but no sign of the app. I tried installing from within system/app and same "app not installed".
This is not isolated to this ROM for me. Had same issue with AVA Froyo. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Try using adb what you need to do is place your apk in your androidsdk tools folder, open cmd, cd to your androidsdk/tools folders, and push the apk to there location wanted. Example pushing gmail would be as follows.
Code:
Adb remount
Adb push gmail.apk system/app
An reboot
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Thanks. Going to give adb a try. I saw that suggestion somewhere else too. It seems like just copying to system/app places the file there, but doesn't have the same effect as adb push.
Also, I did try matching permissions when I was having issues with teeter trying to use root explorer. The strange thing is that I was able to do this a few months ago with the same apk, if I recall correctly, by just installing from Astro file mgr.
Thanks for the help guys.
-kp

Iirc the only time I ever got that message was when froyo apps2sd lost its links and I filled my phone memory with apps.
What's your memory?
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[Q] Fresh EVO 3.5 FM Radio

Hello all! I rooted my EVO last month, and am running the Fresh EVO 3.5 ROM. The developer removed many of the OEM "apps" including the FM radio. (I use quotes, because things like the FM radio aren't just apps... it's part of the functionality of the phone, and without it, you're removing a capability of the phone.)
In order to get it back, I tried installing from the SD card where he stored all the removed apps, which the developer himself says wouldn't work. No surprise, it didn't work. "Application not installed"
I moved it to system/app and tried to install, whence I'm again told "Application not installed."
Downloaded the .apk (found by searching some forums), moved it into system/app and tried installing it with the same result ("Application not installed").
Tried using "AppInstaller" on the .apk, same result.
I'm frustrated that this ROM, while great in every other respect, has killed some of the functionality of my phone. If someone could help me get the FM radio back, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

Try flashing this file from your recovery the same way you installed the Fresh ROM. It will install the HTC FM Radio app in your system/app. Without a zip file like this you would normally need to use an application like Root Explorer.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3000044/FM_Radio-FreshEvo-3.5.0.1-02142011.zip
P.S. Even though this is the app section its more for developing and modifying apps. In the future you should post basic questions like this in the Q&A section.

Thanks for the help and advice.
Your .zip did install the FM radio and widget files to the system/app folder, but they still will not install. I get the same message as I did before.
Also, I have Root Explorer - that's how I moved the .apk to the system/app folder in my original attempt.

I posted a tweaked apk in flipz's thread a few month's back that should install for you, by flashing from recovery. You can give it a shot as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9989719&postcount=7252

here you go, just flash

I guess I am not sure what issue you are having. I am running Fresh with out FM radio installed. I was able to use root explorer to move the file to system/app, then set the permissions, and reboot and once I was back into the launcher I was able to use the HTC radio app which was not there before. After doing that I restored my backup to before having the radio app installed and tried again using the zip file I supplied, rebooted, and I was able to use the app.

^ And for some reason, I was not able to do the same. The file was in system/app, but it would not install.
Toxin715 - Worked beautifully! Thank you!
Out of curiosity, do you have anything similar for the radio widget? I get the "Application not installed" error with that, as well... it's not as big of a deal, though.

Mathman85 said:
The file was in system/app, but it would not install.
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If you have moved the apk to /system/app on your phone you do not need to install it, just reboot.

Mathman85 said:
^ And for some reason, I was not able to do the same. The file was in system/app, but it would not install.
Toxin715 - Worked beautifully! Thank you!
Out of curiosity, do you have anything similar for the radio widget? I get the "Application not installed" error with that, as well... it's not as big of a deal, though.
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No problem, glad to help. Um you also need the widget?

Toxin715 said:
No problem, glad to help. Um you also need the widget?
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Lol, that's my zip...

brandenk said:
If you have moved the apk to /system/app on your phone you do not need to install it, just reboot.
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If that had been the case, I would've never bothered trying to install it, because "FM Radio" would've shown up in my apps and I'd have been happy to post that the issue was resolved. After rebooting when I had moved it to system/app with Root Explorer, it was not in my apps list, so I tried to install it (to no avail). Even after flashing the .zip you posted (after which I had to reboot to get out of recovery), it was in system/app, but not in my apps list; when I clicked on it in Root Explorer, I was given the "Application not installed" error. Even after flashing the .zip that Toxin715 and JsChiSurf posted, it was in system/app, but not in my apps list - the difference here was that when I went into Root Explorer and clicked on it, it let me install it, so now that issue is resolved.
Similarly, the widget is in system/app, but I assure you that I am not able to use the widget (I was going to post screen shots, but since I'm a n00b, the forum won't let me).
Toxin715 - Yes, if you could provide insight (or a .zip) for the widget, I'd be extremely grateful.
JsChiSurf - Thank you! I now see that it's your .zip, I just happened to try it directly from what Toxin715 had posted, so I didn't realize it at the time. Out of curiosity, what made your .zip any different from the others that I've tried and had no success with?
And open question to all who are reading - why would the app not show in my apps list if it is installed in system/app? Could something have gone wrong during the install of my ROM that perhaps a re-flash might correct?

Here's what I did to get it to work (using Root Explorer):
1) Copied HTCFMRadio.apk from fresh-removed-apks folder on my SD card
2) Navigated to system/app folder and clicked on "Mount R/W" button to make folder writable.
3) Pasted HTCFMRadio.app file in the system/app folder
4) Modified the permissions to match the other apps (rw-r--r--)
5) Rebooted the phone
That worked perfectly for me. I didn't modify the permissions at first and wasn't able to view the app in my app drawer. After I modified the permissions and rebooted, the app showed up as installed and worked perfectly.

[Q] Can't install apks or move apks to app folder

I'm on Fresh Evo and the video camera force closes....
So, i tried uninstalling the htccamera and installing the camera.apk from CMs rom, since that camera is much better than htccamera.
Anyway, I've tried putting the apk on the sdcard and when I click on it to install, it says "application not installed."
If I try moving the apk to the system/app folder I get an error "java.io.filenotfound/system/app/Camera.apk(permission denied)
I've tried pushing and pulling from adb, also with errors.
I'm fully rooted, is there something I'm missing? a Checkbox somewhere? I've allowed installing applications from unknown sources, so that's not it.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

I don't know if it will work for the camera, but when installing a system app, I use root explorer (which isn't free from the market) to mount r/w permissions in the system/app folder so that I can copy and paste the app inside that folder. Then I long press the app and click on permissions, then only check the boxes for Owner/Read, Owner/Write, Group/Read, and Other/Read. The app then installs itself when I reboot the phone.

shortydoggg said:
I don't know if it will work for the camera, but when installing a system app, I use root explorer (which isn't free from the market) to mount r/w permissions in the system/app folder so that I can copy and paste the app inside that folder. Then I long press the app and click on permissions, then only check the boxes for Owner/Read, Owner/Write, Group/Read, and Other/Read. The app then installs itself when I reboot the phone.
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Downloaded Root Explorer, finally was able to copy the camera.apk into the system/app folder. Success there, but...
Changed all the permissions like you said, then clicked on the apk to install it. A window opened up with an install button, clicked it, and then it came up with the message "application not installed." I rebooted and it looked like the camera installed, it showed up in the app list, but when I click it, it force closes, comes up with an error "we're sorry, camera has closed unexpectedly, com.android.camera, please try again.
Any ideas on how to get passed the force close. It's doing exactly what the htccamera would do when I tried to use the video camera.
Thanks in advance.

Android Market ... WTF?

Hey guys,
This is my first time using an Android device so I am not experienced with the Android Market but this seems messed up.
I am using the Android Market on a rooted Kindle Fire. When I try to download any app (free or otherwise), it shows at 'Downloading'. The app will not actually download until I go online with my PC to the Android Market and choose to download the same app. Once that happens, the app shows up on my Kindle Fire.
Is this normal or is there some sort of setting that I need to tweak? Thanks

Also .. is there any way to make the Android Market the default market rather than the Amazon market?
For example, when I go to install a Dolphin HD plugin, it looks for it in the Amazon Kindle Market which doesn't work because I'm in Canada.

Use a different market app. Vending.apk gave me same problem, com.amarket.apk didnt.
Should say version 3.3.1.1 I believe.
And no,c ant changed default market yet.

General
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Thelgow said:
Use a different market app. Vending.apk gave me same problem, com.amarket.apk didnt.
Should say version 3.3.1.1 I believe.
And no,c ant changed default market yet.
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Where can I find a copy of com.amarket.apk? I have searched but I would like to be able to use the latest version from a trusted source. Thanks

llcooljayce said:
Where can I find a copy of com.amarket.apk? I have searched but I would like to be able to use the latest version from a trusted source. Thanks
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Here you go.... see attachment.

terracode said:
Here you go.... see attachment.
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Thanks but there's a slight problem. When I try to side load the apk, it won't install. Tried uninstalling the original market app but the option is grayed out.

llcooljayce said:
Thanks but there's a slight problem. When I try to side load the apk, it won't install. Tried uninstalling the original market app but the option is grayed out.
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You cannot directly side-load the market apk because it will go to Data/App and not System/App. Go to the the Tools > Applications setting on your KF and then select 'Show All Applications'. Go to Market and click clear data. See if you can deinstall. If not, You'll need to use Root Explorer (or similar), delete the old apk from Data/App. Using Root Explorer, copy the market 3.3.1.1 apk from your SDCARD location and then navigate to System/App. Set the mount to R/W. Paste the 3.3.1.1 apk to the system/app folder. Long press on the newly pasted market apk and change permissions to match other system/app or just give it all permissions for now. Reboot the Kindle and you should be fine.

llcooljayce said:
Also .. is there any way to make the Android Market the default market rather than the Amazon market?
For example, when I go to install a Dolphin HD plugin, it looks for it in the Amazon Kindle Market which doesn't work because I'm in Canada.
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I followed someones ( sorry don't recall who to give credit to) advise on this. Using root explorer, navigate to /system/app and add .bak to the MarketIntentProxy.apk worked to automatically take market links to market instead of amazon appstore.
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Oh I will have to try that!
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[Q] Application (install) Shared Library

Hi!
When I try to install this application play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tapptic.rtl.tvi from Google Play, I obtain the following error message : Missing shared library
If I download the apk and I unzip it, I have a lib folder with a subfolder called "armeabi" in which there are
libgabi++_shared.so
libgnsdk_acr.3.06.0.so
libgnsdk_acr_jni.so
libgnsdk_dsp.3.06.0.so
libgnsdk_dsp_jni.so
libgnsdk_epg.3.06.0.so
libgnsdk_epg_jni.so
libgnsdk_link.3.06.0.so
libgnsdk_link_jni.so
libgnsdk_lookup_fplocal.3.06.0.so
libgnsdk_lookup_fplocal_jni.so
libgnsdk_manager.3.06.0.so
libgnsdk_manager_jni.so
libgnsdk_musicid.3.06.0.so
libgnsdk_musicid_jni.so
libgnsdk_storage_sqlite.3.06.0.so
libgnsdk_storage_sqlite_jni.so
libgnsdk_video.3.06.0.so
libgnsdk_video_jni.so
libiconv.so
libzbarjni.so
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Do you know what can I do in order to solve this issue ?
I suppose that this apk has native library compiled for ARM architecture. I not sure that the Fire TV is arm-based and then, there are probably conflicts.

If it is a free app,try getting a copy from 1mobile or aptoide,appchina,wandoujia,slideme,voga360,etc.
I had that message when trying to install Dolphin Browser (evozi'd) from the Play Store.
Then I tried getting the apk from 1mobile or another place and it installed.

retroben said:
If it is a free app,try getting a copy from 1mobile or aptoide,appchina,wandoujia,slideme,voga360,etc.
I had that message when trying to install Dolphin Browser (evozi'd) from the Play Store.
Then I tried getting the apk from 1mobile or another place and it installed.
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Thanks, I already tried without success.
When I use adbFire, I do not get any message but it need a lot of time, and show a successful message.
But after that, I cannot found the application and it is not in the list of installed applications.