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Installing an app to the System

Hello I got a question. So pretend I wanted to make ADW EX as a system app how should I do that. Also I have tried it using root explorer but I keep getting Force closes when I put it as a system app. Any suggestions would be nice. Thanks
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lainvalenajr said:
Hello I got a question. So pretend I wanted to make ADW EX as a system app how should I do that. Also I have tried it using root explorer but I keep getting Force closes when I put it as a system app. Any suggestions would be nice. Thanks
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Did you set the permissons correctly? And did uninstall it before you moved it?
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cjward23 said:
Did you set the permissons correctly? And did uninstall it before you moved it?
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Set permission correctly.... Haven't installed it though. Will try
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In terminal
Su
mv /data/app/com.android.ADWEX.launcher-1.apk /system/app/ADWLauncher.apk
That's exmaple how to do it.. jus put the proper name for adw ex and from there should be good i, I do ths with LP all the time

Well if you're using a custom rom then you can open the rom .zip with something like 7zip, navigate to system>app then drag and drop ADW EX in there. Flash the rom like normal and you're done. That's how I do it.
There's also the terminal method mentioned by ilostchild, though what was forgot is mounting the system as rw
mount -o remount,rw /system
There's also ADB which is done the exact same way aside from having to tell adb to operate in a shell.

KCRic said:
Well if you're using a custom rom then you can open the rom .zip with something like 7zip, navigate to system>app then drag and drop ADW EX in there. Flash the rom like normal and you're done. That's how I do it.
There's also the terminal method mentioned by ilostchild, though what was forgot is mounting the system as rw
mount -o remount,rw /system
There's also ADB which is done the exact same way aside from having to tell adb to operate in a shell.
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Sick...didn't realize how easy it is. Thanks!
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[REQ] How to make a themed apk flashable through CWM

I have been theming apps and system apps and sticking them in with a theme I downloaded and flashing the whole theme in CWM. Can anyone point me in the right direction to flash just the new apk I themed and flash it over my theme?
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Your asking how to make flashable zips right
If so I would like to know how as well
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I know a script of some sort is required for this, but my knowlege in this is also limited. I'm learning on what little time I have myself, and this is something that I would need to learn sooner or later as well
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gtuansdiamm said:
Your asking how to make flashable zips right
If so I would like to know how as well
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Here's kinda a cheat method.
You can use a theme or any other cwm3 flashable app.
Open the zip with 7zip
In the root of the zip you will see a folder named META-INF, leave this alone for now.
Next you will need a folder named "system" if you want it to overwrite an existing app, or if you don't want it to be easily over written.
Inside that folder create a folder named "app".
If the is a lib file that goes with it also create a folder named "lib".
Place your apk in the app folder, and .so file in the lib folder if applicable.
Now go to the root of the zip and go to \META-INF\com\google\android\ and extract the update.script (it will probably be set up right, but just in case) and open it with notepad++ or similar app.
Make sure these line are in the script.
Code:
run_program("/sbin/mount", "/dev/block/stl9", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/mount", "/dev/block/stl10", "/data");
run_program("/sbin/mount", "/dev/block/stl11", "/cache");
delete_recursive("/cache");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
delete_recursive("/data/dalvik-cache");
This will wipe the cache and dalvik.
I've attached an empty zip

I will give it a try, thanks shane
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Seems hard I'll just do what o have been doing all along
Take somebodies zip and change the flies to my own
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gtuansdiamm said:
Seems hard I'll just do what o have been doing all along
Take somebodies zip and change the flies to my own
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You can use that empty one I posted. It has the folders and update.script built in it.

@Shane can pls look at this ported theme I made for EG22 to see if everything is correct?

Enhanced Camera.apk

Everyone seems to be asking for a silent camera app, also some desire one with better image/video capturing. There is one in existence however, most wouldn't know this (unless you use the 'search' function) because it's in the I9100 forum. Yes, it does work with our phone but I wanted something that was build from our source and that's up to date. I decided to take the best of both and combine them. This is the Camera.apk from Calkulin's 2.8.1 (EL29) ROM but with the edits from Potatoman's incorporated into it.
Check out Potatoman's thread to see the bitrates and sampling rates if you're curious. Instructions on how to put this in /system/app are in Patatoman's thread also. Let me know if for some reason they didn't work and I'll see what I can do. I've tested it on mine so I know it works I just haven't had a chance to test the sampling and bitrates.
Also, there's a media_profiles.xml that may or may not be useful. I use it anyway. That goes in /system/etc with no special permissions. Just give it the same as the stock one.
Lastly, in no way do I take credit for this. All I've done is combine work from two great devs - they did all the dirty work. If you'd like to thank or donate to someone then donate/thank one of them, or both
Cheers and enjoy.
EDIT: Figured I would add this here for those that aren't sure how to replace a /system file.
For a file explorer (eg. Root Explorer) make sure the system is mounted as r/w. Copy the app from your sdcard to the /system/app directory. Change permissions to rw-r-r. Reboot. I also set the owner and group to root but you shouldn't have to.
For terminal
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
cp /sdcard/path/to/app /system/app
chmod 644 /system/app/Camera.apk
Reboot
Only if you have to should you just install it like a regular app. If you have to, just click on the app in your file explorer and select 'install'. This will install it to the /data/app directory. This should never have to be done though.

Just make sure you reboot
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Thanks for the update. The higher bitrate camp.apk was posted in the theme/app section.

Excellent find... much obliged!
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Didn't get it where the volume rocker takes picture though
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Wait... so this particular .apk does not include the snap photo via volume rocker functionality?
I am just going by the previous post.
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No not yet anyway. It just has the higher bitrate and sampling rate right now. I'm new to .dex edits so I'll keep updating it as I learn more. I know there's a power button mod for it but from what I've read its still buggy.
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KCRic said:
Everyone seems to be asking for a silent camera app, also some desire one with better image/video capturing. There is one in existence however, most wouldn't know this (unless you use the 'search' function) because it's in the I9100 forum. Yes, it does work with our phone but I wanted something that was build from our source and that's up to date. I decided to take the best of both and combine them. This is the Camera.apk from Calkulin's 2.8.1 (EL29) ROM but with the edits from Potatoman's incorporated into it.
Check out Potatoman's thread to see the bitrates and sampling rates if you're curious. Instructions on how to put this in /system/app are in Patatoman's thread also. Let me know if for some reason they didn't work and I'll see what I can do. I've tested it on mine so I know it works I just haven't had a chance to test the sampling and bitrates.
Also, there's a media_profiles.xml that may or may not be useful. I use it anyway. That goes in /system/etc with no special permissions. Just give it the same as the stock one.
Lastly, in no way do I take credit for this. All I've done is combine work from two great devs - they did all the dirty work. If you'd like to thank or donate to someone then donate/thank one of them, or both
Cheers and enjoy.
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For noobs like me, do you just put the camera apk in your storage and install it using installer app?

Nice find! I just switched from Calkulin 2.8.1 to TNz Blend ROM and will love to have Calkulin's camera app with the Blend ROM... Best of both worlds! Will flash this tomorrow and report back.
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Could not sleep so decided to install it now, not letting me though. Tried to install through the package installer but it won't go... Perhaps I cannot install it on a different ROM (running TNz Blend)
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AntikytheraTech said:
Could not sleep so decided to install it now, not letting me though. Tried to install through the package installer but it won't go... Perhaps I cannot install it on a different ROM (running TNz Blend)
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Yes you can....push to system/app....set permissions up like the other apps there....the click and install
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Danial723 said:
Yes you can....push to system/app....set permissions up like the other apps there....the click and install
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How do you set the permissions without using ADB? I only ask because I have never used it (clearly). But maybe now is the time.... :-S
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AntikytheraTech said:
How do you set the permissions without using ADB? I only ask because I have never used it (clearly). But maybe now is the time.... :-S
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You'll need a file explorer app like Root Explorer. You can also use a terminal emulator app. With the file explorer you copy the app from your sdcard to the /system/app directory. Make sure sure the system is mounted in r/w also. That will overwrite the original, now all you have to do is set permissions which are rw-r-r.
Just to be safe, reboot. If you had a shortcut for it on your homescreen you'll have to put it back there.
For terminal
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
cp /sdcard/path/to/app /system/app
chmod 644 /system/app/Camera.apk

Danial723 said:
Didn't get it where the volume rocker takes picture though
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I figured I would test to see if it had that function since Calkulin's camera does. I'm able to take pictures with the volume rocker. Are you not?

sratwars said:
For noobs like me, do you just put the camera apk in your storage and install it using installer app?
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No,u need to put apk in /system/app folder but you need to be rooted to put apk's in that folder.
But u can try just installing it regularly,sometimes that works too for some apps.

(For noobs like me, do you just put the camera apk in your storage and install it using installer app?)
no. read instruction before replying PLEASE!

*xda_ace=spades. said:
(For noobs like me, do you just put the camera apk in your storage and install it using installer app?)
no. read instruction before replying PLEASE!
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And read the dates before you revive a 5 month old thread PLEASE!

[Q] How do I write an update script?

How Do I make an updater.script to flash a zip through recovery that flashes framework, system/apps, data/apps, and bootanimations into CM9 alpha5?

deciple said:
How Do I make an updater.script to flash a zip through recovery that flashes framework, system/apps, data/apps, and bootanimations into CM9 alpha5?
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Just take an existing script like my KGBlues CM9 theme and make all the right directories and put your files in there. Then remove the files from the theme.
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What kenny said unless you want to write your own commands to mount system and have it rewrite what your trying to replace. If you know linux coding its not too hard or if you take a look at someone elses updater..and follow the commands you can edit the ui_print to what ever you want . Id say go look at shanes updater script...cuz his will mount everything unmount and wipe caches...I think.
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Ok, I looked at booth of their scripts and what do I add for flashing boot animation.zips? Also do I need yo add anything to write to data/app?
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deciple said:
Ok, I looked at booth of their scripts and what do I add for flashing boot animation.zips? Also do I need yo add anything to write to data/app?
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If the script says anything like rewrite or has "rw" look at it and duplicate but change the directory such as it may say rw /system/app change the last folder to /system/media.
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In my updater script this will mount the system and will replace the /system/framework, /system/app, /system/media.
which is usually for themes the framework-res.apk, the systemui.apk, and the bootanimation.zip.
If you want it to replace /data/app then look at the previous commands and edit the directory to delete your desired app and the next command it will extract it and you need to create that folder and place the app and make sure the command is rewritten to that directory. Hope this helps.
For example you want to add XDA.apk then you would do this.
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");
delete("/data/app/XDA.apk");
package_extract_dir("data", "/data");
run_program("/sbin/busybox","unmount","/data")
Now its correct sorry I forgot /data is where apps are.

That's pretty cool, thanks, that helps big time.
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deciple said:
That's pretty cool, thanks, that helps big time.
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Plus if you use the script from my theme it mounts system already.
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kennyglass123 said:
Plus if you use the script from my theme it mounts system already.
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That's part if this code
It mounts the directory this case being the /data
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so if i wanted to rewrite nv/nvm file what woull it look like?how would i start the script?please help,ty

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[GUIDE] ODEX any 4.1.1 JB ROM from official OTA

This will essentially odex all files in your /system/framework and it will do it straight from the Android UI via my personal favorite app ... this is good because it frees up memory, makes UI transitions cleaner, and reduces DVM size.
NOTE: DO NOT TRY TO ODEX YOUR /SYSTEM/APP/ DIRECTORY THEN TRY TO ODEX USING THIS METHOD. YOU WILL HAVE A BAD DAY. 0_o framework must me odexed before system apps
1. download the odex.zip here --> PURPLE
2. extract all files with a file explorer, i prefer root explorer or fx file explorer
3. place the extracted folder and all of it's contents in /data/local/tmp ... so you should have /data/local/tmp/odex/+(misc files in new odex directory)
4. give the new directory and ALL contents FULL permissions - full read, write, and execute perms. You will need to set them all individually. the odex folder, and all contents. your file explorer, if it has taken you this far, should be able to accomplish this. Also, mount your system as writeable as well!
5. download this app TERMINAL EMULATOR dont worry it is free. open the app
Type the following commands - each new line should be executed with the enter key:
su (hit enter, it will ask for root)
/data/local/tmp/odex/odex (hit enter, you will see
you will see a bunch of outputs. there will be a message when it is done (honestly, like 10 seconds if that) saying something like "enjoy your hybrid ROM"
type "reboot recovery" (without the quotes)
device will boot into recovery immediately after you hit enter...
wipe cache and dalvik cache once more each, and reboot your device. PROFIT :good:
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typing su in doesn't request root permission. I am definitely rooted, not sure what's going on.
EDIT: Got it, the su was working but I didn't realize that it might just change from $ to # instead of asking for permission. I also had to grant not just the directory, but all of the files in the odex folder full permission, which might have just been a reading comprehension error on my part. Worked flawlessly after that. On Infamous 2.2

deadpass said:
typing su in doesn't request root permission. I am definitely rooted, not sure what's going on.
EDIT: Got it, the su was working but I didn't realize that it might just change from $ to # instead of asking for permission. I also had to grant not just the directory, but all of the files in the odex folder full permission, which might have just been a reading comprehension error on my part. Worked flawlessly after that. On Infamous 2.2
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your super user app is probably set by default to allow access. also, i will update the OP to be a little more clear about setting the perms on the directory AND it's contents.
thanks

Forgot to mention that you have to mount your system to writeable.
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Oh and the old odexme.apk works fine for odexing jb roms.
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TarHeelTrigger said:
Forgot to mention that you have to mount your system to writeable.
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Oh and the old odexme.apk works fine for odexing jb roms.
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Ah, yes. I need sleep. Lol

So... shouldn't I see "odex" files in /system/app?

So what's the difference between this and the app that does it automaticly?
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I'll wait for the app
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scifan said:
So... shouldn't I see "odex" files in /system/app?
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I don't see the .odex files either...
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scifan said:
So... shouldn't I see "odex" files in /system/app?
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Nabeel10 said:
I don't see the .odex files either...
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This Odex's the files in your /system/framework
NOT /system/app

WarlockW said:
This Odex's the files in your /system/framework
NOT /system/app
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Ok, that explains a few things... I'd expected the /system/app folder to also be odexed
Think I restored from Nandroid because I couldn't tell what changed....
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scifan said:
So... shouldn't I see "odex" files in /system/app?
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No, you shouldn't, because this odexes /system/framework/* not /system/app/*.all
Also, please for the love of hot Asian women people... please read the directions carefully in the OP lol...
If you have used the odex me app... don't use this method... if you odex your system apps, THEN try to odex framework after, you will have issues.

cobraboy85 said:
No, you shouldn't, because this odexes /system/framework/* not /system/app/*.all
Also, please for the love of hot Asian women people... please read the directions carefully in the OP lol...
If you have used the odex me app... don't use this method... if you odex your system apps, THEN try to odex framework after, you will have issues.
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Understood. Don't odex system apps BEFORE odexing framework, but can we odex system apps AFTER odexing /system/framework? Or better yet, is there any reason to odex system apps after odexing /system/framework?
Thanks in advance for your reply!

__McB__ said:
Understood. Don't odex system apps BEFORE odexing framework, but can we odex system apps AFTER odexing /system/framework? Or better yet, is there any reason to odex system apps after odexing /system/framework?
Thanks in advance for your reply!
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Yes after you odex your framework you can odex system apps.
The main thing about odexing is your apps load faster and it frees up memory in your /data/ partition because you are removing a good chunk of dalvik cache.
Also does improve performance just a tick, by that I mean general UI responsiveness is improved.

Thanks!

just for the sgh3 or would any work like sgh2?
wondering if this would work for the s2 :fingers-crossed:

DAD12345 said:
wondering if this would work for the s2 :fingers-crossed:
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No it won't.
Boot class path is different.
But if you change that part in the script it will work.

Will this work on all jb roms. Like 4.2 or is it just for s3 4.1?
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Didn't work for me and the dude was so rude that I asked really made me like unfollow him
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It didn't really work, and I gave full permissions as well, should I try again?
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