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Editing APKs to match themes (Not just app icons!)

I've never started a thread here, as I rarely have a unique idea - but this time I've decided to bite the bullet and share my experience.
It has been discussed on these forums about editing the APKs for non-stock apps in order to make the icon match the theme throughout the OS (as opposed to using Bettercut or similar to just change the homescreen icon). It has also been discussed elsewhere, but I can't find the link.
My problem was very similar, yet different, so I figured I'd play around and see what I could come up with.
I use the unbelievably sexy GlossSuite theme by Moonsspoon which uses this cool little icon in the notification bar to alert you to having a new SMS (and maybe MMS, not sure...).
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I also use the app from the market called SMS Popup. If you dont know what it is, check it out - very handy. One of my favorite features of the app is that you can use it for your SMS notifications, and it allows you to set a custom vibe pattern and it will flash the LED the color of your choice - both very helpful to let you know that it's an SMS you're getting instead of a call or whatever...
You need to turn off the native SMS app's notifications when you use this feature of SMS Popup so that you dont get 2 alerts every time you get a message. The drawback to this, while using a theme like GlossSuite, is that the notification icon for messages that SMS Popup uses is the stock icon:
This is only a problem if you're OCD like myself.
I had already gotten the png icon extracted from the GlossSuite theme in hopes that I could just swap it out with the icon inside the SMS Popup apk (if I could find it, that is).
So I decided to crack open the APK for SMS Popup and see if I could find the icon used and what I could do to make it use the icon from the GlossSuite theme.
Inside the APK in the /res/drawable folder there are 2 images: The app's icon, and the icon used in the notification bar. And to make it even easier, the file name was exactly the same as the file used by the GlossSuite theme! Easy enough!
I used 7zip (WinRAR should work just fine too) to:
1. Open the APK
2. Navigate to the /res/drawable folder
3. Delete the stat_notify_sms.png
4. Drag and drop the png I extracted from the theme into it's spot
5. Delete the META-INF folder inside the SMS Popup APK
-- I got this info from the previously mentioned thread about swapping non-stock icons. It is so that when you resign the APK in the next step, the keys don't conflict with what the APK dev has used (or something like that - I admittedly don't know anything about keys and signing and all that jazz)
6. Close your archiving application.
I then used this auto-signing tool posted by "Dave Da illest 1" to resign the APK using the testkeys. It had to be edited slightly to sign APKs instead of ZIP files. If you want to download my edited version of the auto-signing tool, click here.
Uninstalled the previous version of the app, copied the APK over to my SDcard and then used AppManager to install the APK, and now:
(yes, I know there are typos...)
It works!
I'm sure most of your brainiacs here at XDA have figured this out on your own, but I couldnt find any solid information on it so I figured I'd share what little knowledge I had on the subject.
If you want to try this for yourself and want the icon from the GlossSuite theme, it is here.
And if you just happen to have GlossSuite installed and are using SMS Popup and would like my already edited version of the APK, click here.
[DISCLAIMER: If my sharing of this APK goes against any rules of the forum, please excuse my ignorance. If I find out this is the case, and a mod hasn't beat me to the punch, I'll gladly remove this link!]
So - with all that being said, I should clarify that I haven't done any theme creation (although I have edited a few pngs here and there, but nothing major), so obviously this bit of information is probably well below most of you... But if it can help anyone, then yay for my first real contribution to this community.

Awesome find. When I finally settle on a version I think I will sit down and do this for a few Apps. I havent heard anything on it before so as far as I'm concerned your the first!
|Spike|

i am trying to do something very similar- i am trying to install the file below as my status bar icon but when i use your autosign app (and the other auto sign app) i still get a "this cannot be installed on your device" or something similar....
did you have this issue ever?
After resigning with your tool did you then name it back to what is originally was or did you leave the name as to what the autosign converted it to?

fixed. apparently you need to uninstall the app first. wonder how this affects updates of it in the future?

MontAlbert said:
fixed. apparently you need to uninstall the app first. wonder how this affects updates of it in the future?
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great find. im also curious to know how updates will affect the app (if the market place will even tell us if ther is an update)

MontAlbert said:
fixed. apparently you need to uninstall the app first. wonder how this affects updates of it in the future?
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Yeah thanks for pointing this out - I added the "remove old version" step to my information in the original post.
And since the process goes as such, as far as the Market is concerned, the app isn't even installed on the phone, so I would assume that you won't be notified of updates.
And, of course, if you manually notice an update in the Market and install the app from there, you won't have your changes in place... would have to go thru the process again I believe.

That's where aTrackDog comes into play.
Keep all your apps uptodate even if the market doesn't know.

APrinceAmongMen said:
That's where aTrackDog comes into play.
Keep all your apps uptodate even if the market doesn't know.
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yeah- for sure. now that i have flashed to 5.0G none of my apps show up in my downloads so i stick with atrackdog. i am wondering if an update is found by atrackdog will it be able to be installed over the top of the altered one we have installed....

2. Navigate to the /res/drawable folder
Am I supposed to open the APK on my phone or computer? I can't find this folder.

creid2352 said:
2. Navigate to the /res/drawable folder
Am I supposed to open the APK on my phone or computer? I can't find this folder.
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you drag the apk file from your phone to your pc. from there open with 7zip.

MontAlbert said:
you drag the apk file from your phone to your pc. from there open with 7zip.
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and how do i get the apk to my sd so i can transfer to my computer?

delete plz

Its simply just replace the image with your own, resign, install and you're good to go. Heres an example of what you could do.
I made this months ago but didn't think it was anything special so i never said anything. Lighting bolt at the top is the triangle notification.

copy it from your phone to your pc using adb.

MontAlbert said:
copy it from your phone to your pc using adb.
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how do you pull stock apps?

I get the Apps out with "My Backup Pro"
and I modded the Weatherbug and Battery Level:
(see statusbar)

nice- i like battery level- now if only i had access to paid apps in australia so i could get it!

MontAlbert said:
nice- i like battery level- now if only i had access to paid apps in australia so i could get it!
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For non-stock apps, you can use a free app called AppManager to copy non-protected apps to your SD card.
Or, you can just use the terminal emulator
cd data/app
ls
[shows a list of all non-protected apps installed]
cp [filename.apk] /sdcard/[backup folder of your choice]
This same method can be used for protected apps if you can find the correct folder... But I won't provide that info, because I'm sure that's against the rules of these forums.

im.l0ltn said:
Its simply just replace the image with your own, resign, install and you're good to go. Heres an example of what you could do.
I made this months ago but didn't think it was anything special so i never said anything. Lighting bolt at the top is the triangle notification.
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Congrats. Like I said, this isn't rocket science. But for a n00b like me (and apparently others) this was good information that I'm glad I posted.

so how do edit the files in update.zip without getting an error?

[MOD] Google Play Store v3.5.19 + MOD

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Google Play Store (Android Market) v3.5.19
Requirements: Android v2.2+
Overview: Play Anywhere, All your entertainment in one place, Google Play is your one-stop shop for all your favorite entertainment.
ChangeLog:
- Bug Fixes
DISCLAIMER​:
Proceed with caution and at your own risk. I am no way to be held responsible for any loss of data or any damage to your phone as a result of you using this mod.
- Also note, that I have not modded this version of the Market, I am only sharing it with the community, therefore I will not be making any modifications to the mod such a DPI change or any updates if the mod stops working. Credits to L.D.B
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NB: Google has control on the server side, therefore it is NOT possible to make a version that allows you to buy/download apps that are not available in your country. If the mod stops working then it means that Google have patched it on their Server Side!
Mod version features:
- Unlimited access to apps in Google Play Store
- Removed countries restriction in Google Play Store
- Fixed the issue which your device is not compatible with this item in Google Play Store
YOU MUST HAVE ROOT, to use MODDED VERSION!!
Using this Mod:
- You cannot download/buy apps that are not available in your country. You can only view them in Google Play Store.
- You cannot download Paid apps for free.
You can only replace the current market apk for the original non-modded version.
You will require ROOT if you want to install the Modded version!
Installation Guide
For non-modded version:
1) Download the apk from the links
2) Put the apk on the phone ,don't use adb install *.apk in won't work it will say it already exists
3) Open the apk from the phone using a File explorer (e.g. ES File Explorer/Root explorer)
4) it will ask you if you want to replace the current market,press yes.
5) Wait for install and voila you have the new market
NOTE:this method replaces the old market.
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For Modded version:
1) ROOT is REQUIRED! If you haven't rooted you phone then shoot yourself already!
2) You will need to Download 'Root Explorer' and mount as 'R/W' or any file browser that can access /root folder if you don't already have it installed.
3) Go to '/system/app/' and backup the 'Vending.apk' (Gingerbread) or 'Phonesky.apk' (ICS) to your SD Card (leave the Vending.odex untouched!).
4) Check if you have either 'Vending.apk' or 'Phonesky.apk' and delete it.
5) Now, Move the modded apk that you have downloaded to '/system/app/' and rename it the same as your backup version.
6) Change the Permission to 'rw-r--r--'
7) NOW, Reboot your phone!
8) Finito!
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Troubleshoot:
If you have download problem after Installing new market do this
" Connect your phone to your computer,
set in usb mass storage mode. Look for
a hidden folder called ".android_ secure"
and then delete the file
"smdl2tmp1 .asec". Unmount and you
should be good to go."
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Credits to L.D.B for making the Modded version!
Mirrors:
Google Play Store v3.5.19
http://www.mediafire.com/?qzamlh4hhr427m1
Google Play Store v3.5.19 MOD-Unsigned
http://www.mediafire.com/?s242f7cja7djj4o
Google Play Store v3.5.19 MOD-Signed
http://www.mediafire.com/?w638z4rvwcvjili

Brilliant mate thanks, the MOD version works great on the GS2 and Galaxy wifi 5.0

thx for the mod

does not work for non-default DPIs

poppienutshell said:
does not work for non-default DPIs
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It works, lcd density modder 205 dpi, works great

ogblaz said:
It works, lcd density modder 205 dpi, works great
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u mean it works only with the lcd density modder app. It doesn't work without it.
But I found another thread that provides a modded GoogleServicesFramework.apk. That works with this modded play store.
Edit: I found it here.

is possible to have a black version ?

/dev/null/ said:
is possible to have a black version ?
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+1...
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/dev/null/ said:
is possible to have a black version ?
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No one reads the first post.

Deeco7 said:
Google Play Store v3.5.19
Google Play Store v3.5.19 MOD-Unsigned
Google Play Store v3.5.19 MOD-Signed
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I'm sorry, but what the difference between these 3 versions?
I've tried the 1-st one - failed to install. Then MOD-Google Play Store v3.5.19 Signed - successful.

The unsigned one means you have to manually paste it in the /system folder and fix permissions. The signed one allows you to install the apk like any other app. The first apk in your list is a non-modded one. read the OP for more info

after reboot no icon (mod-version)

22n22 said:
after reboot no icon (mod-version)
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Then you didn't follow the instructions right! Set the Permissions as listed.

Thx for that.
I followed the instructions, but i still cant find apps which are incompatible with my phone (fifa 12 for example)
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should this work on other android devices as well?

Hey Deeco7, can you do a search on your mod Google play store for two apps call Tap sonic, or o2jam please.
I try the a mod version before, don't seen to be working. Thank you

works fine!

Don't even work -.-
Mod version features:
- Unlimited access to apps in Google Play Store
Removed countries restriction in Google Play Store Doesn't remove anything.
- Fixed the issue which your device is not compatible with this item in Google Play Store Still the same restriction.
YOU MUST HAVE ROOT, to use MODDED VERSION!!
Using this Mod:
- You cannot download/buy apps that are not available in your country. You can only view them in Google Play Store
So what's the point of the mod? .... you can see it but you can't buy or download ... it's like having the most high end phone, but you can't use it ...

Asus TF101 9.2.1.24 Root
Installed successfuly, but still doesn't search for country locked apps.

Doesn't solve " Fixed the issue which your device is not compatible with this item in Google Play Store"
Whatsapp - not supported (for example)

[APP][ICS] [30/06/2012] Jelly Bean/Play Music 4.3.605

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Requirements: Android 2.2 and up
Overview:
Shop music on Android Market and listen instantly using the Google Music app.
Google Music is a cloud-powered music player and storage service that lets you keep your music collection online so you can save space on your Android device.
* All your your music purchases from Android Market automatically appear on Google Music.
* Add up to 20,000 more songs from your personal music collection on your computer for free.
* Access to your entire music library instantly with the Google Music app, and save your favorites for offline playback.
* Share a free full play of the songs you purchased from Android Market with your friends on Google+.
* Learn more about Google Music at music.google.com/about
* Available in the U.S. only. Of course, using proxies, available worldwide (ie Market enabler: free app in Market).
More Info:
Market access : HERE
Download: Hereafter attached
I am getting FC ?: first WIPE DATA of the old Google Music app, then uninstall and install the new Music 4.0.9
For full Fun use
1- install Market 3.3.11: HERE
2- click on HERE with your device and choose Market as the application to open, browse the content a couple of minutes, reboot you should get the Music section to appear in your Market after reboot
3- and if you have a Windows computer Install Google Music Manager in you Computer. File attached below
4- usefull comments/article: HERE
v4.3.605:
Jelly Bean Release
v4.1.513:
Added latest Play Music, this is how it is called now
v4.1.512:
Bug fixes related to shuffle mode and multiple accounts
Added new Music Manager (for your PC-windows) v1.0.29.4806 since 08.03.2012
Enjoy and comment back how it works for you !
if you like this use the thanks button

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Download: com.google.android.513.music-PlayMusic.apk
musicmanagerinstaller-v1.0.29.4806.zip
com.google.android_4.3.605.music-PlayMusic.apk.apk <-- Jelly Bean Release!

Thanks man, but I can't downlaod market 3.3.11. The link you provided says Bandwidth Limit Exceeded. By the way is it really android market 3.3.11???
I downloaded com.google.android_4.3.605.music-PlayMusic.apk and copied it to system/app (it can't be installed as a normal app). The UI has been changed slightly on vertical mode but I can't acces to the music I guess that's because I don't have the new market/google play.

titooo7 said:
Thanks man, but I can't downlaod market 3.3.11. The link you provided says Bandwidth Limit Exceeded. By the way is it really android market 3.3.11???
I downloaded com.google.android_4.3.605.music-PlayMusic.apk and copied it to system/app (it can't be installed as a normal app). The UI has been changed slightly on vertical mode but I can't acces to the music I guess that's because I don't have the new market/google play.
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I just installed directly 4.1.513 by downloading from the link, then uninstalled it & then copied the 4.3.605 to /system/app with permissions fixed (rw, r,r) & after rebooting google play music worked - it shows the correct version.
I am wondering what do I need market 3.3.11 for?

titooo7 said:
Thanks man, but I can't downlaod market 3.3.11. The link you provided says Bandwidth Limit Exceeded. By the way is it really android market 3.3.11???
I downloaded com.google.android_4.3.605.music-PlayMusic.apk and copied it to system/app (it can't be installed as a normal app). The UI has been changed slightly on vertical mode but I can't acces to the music I guess that's because I don't have the new market/google play.
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gg84 said:
I just installed directly 4.1.513 by downloading from the link, then uninstalled it & then copied the 4.3.605 to /system/app with permissions fixed (rw, r,r) & after rebooting google play music worked - it shows the correct version.
I am wondering what do I need market 3.3.11 for?
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not needed, i don't have that version installed and my music player works fine,
its if you should probably search for music in the US, can't say why tough

LastStandingDroid said:
not needed, i don't have that version installed and my music player works fine,
its if you should probably search for music in the US, can't say why tough
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Sorry, I didn't understand what you mean - you mean old market (play store) 3.3.11 is needed to download/buy music or something?
I saw in another forum that if you're outside US you can login to the windows music manager with an US IP using tor browser to get capabilities like sync'ing music to the cloud & make it available wherever you go.
I am currently on market/play store 3.5.15 & am able to use google play music w/o issues - search only searches within the phone, not online.

I used to back up Google Play Music via MyBackup Root with apk+data so that my device wouldn't re-authorize with every ROM change. Since updating to Jelly Bean, it doesn't even show up in the app list anymore.
Anyone know of a way to do this now?

moe6 said:
I used to back up Google Play Music via MyBackup Root with apk+data so that my device wouldn't re-authorize with every ROM change. Since updating to Jelly Bean, it doesn't even show up in the app list anymore.
Anyone know of a way to do this now?
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look if your titanium backup data is in correct folder if, the sd card hasn't beens swapped with eachothers

LastStandingDroid said:
look if your titanium backup data is in correct folder if, the sd card hasn't beens swapped with eachothers
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I worded that poorly, I mean it doesn't even turn up on MyBackup Root. TitaniumBackup gave no options to actually back up the file it seemed to me at the time. I'll play around with it some more when I have a little time before next flash.

Thankz alot i want to try it now
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[Q] How to enable new 4.2 keyboard

So I'm on unlocked stock yakju and before 4.2 came around I've been using a keyboard app called Smart Keyboard Pro.
Until now i didnt feel the need to even try the default keyboard because it stupidly doesn't have an enter button. However I do want to try its new swype like keyboard but I'm not quite sure what I've done to the keyboard. I vaguely remember i did something a long time ago where i removed the default keyboard but with subsequent updates it has never managed to come back.
Anyone know how to get the default keyboard back?
Under options -> Language and input > keyboard and input methods i only have "google voice typing" "smart keyboard pro" "wifi keyboard" and nothing else.

Just start swiping your words when typing. I didnt need to change anything. its the default keyboard tap or swipe.

cloney said:
Just start swiping your words when typing. I didnt need to change anything. its the default keyboard tap or swipe.
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Sadly, it's not that simple. It just doesn't exist on my phone, it's just not there.

I use the default keyboard and the one I have checked is "Google voice typing"
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I use the default keyboard and the one I have checked is "Google voice typing"
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He doesn't have the one labelled "Android Keyboard" anymore (first post says he uninstalled it).
@csirac, if you can remember which file you deleted to remove that keyboard in the first place, all you would have to do is re-add the apk file, and it should give it back to you.
You could try flashing one of those "4.2 keyboard on 4.1" mods that are out there to see if that gives it back to you.

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I've extracted my stock keyboard (including dictionary) apk from the system/app folder. You can try to push them to your system/app folder and see if it brings back the stock keyboard. I'm on stock takyu 4.2.1 by the way. It doesn't matter if you have yakyu as its basically the same anyway.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3168320/Stock-4.2.1-Keyboard.zip

knightmedz said:
I've extracted my stock keyboard (including dictionary) apk from the system/app folder. You can try to push them to your system/app folder and see if it brings back the stock keyboard. I'm on stock takyu 4.2.1 by the way. It doesn't matter if you have yakyu as its basically the same anyway.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3168320/Stock-4.2.1-Keyboard.zip
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thanks for that.
Could you explain how to push it to my device?

You need a file manager app that supports root features such as "ES File Explorer" or "Root Explorer" (both available in Play Store). Connect your device to your PC and copy the 4 extracted files from the zip to your SDCARD. Open up the file manager app that you chose to install and copy the files to your system/app folder.
Can you recall how you removed the default keyboard? I'm assuming that at some point you removed its APK from the system/app folder thats why its not present in your system anymore. It could also be that you just disabled it so it doesn't show up. If you have Titanium Backup installed you can see if its just disabled. If thats the case you just need to defrost it. Like in the attached screenshot, see if "Android Keyboard" is listed ->

knightmedz said:
You need a file manager app that supports root features such as "ES File Explorer" or "Root Explorer" (both available in Play Store). Connect your device to your PC and copy the 4 extracted files from the zip to your SDCARD. Open up the file manager app that you chose to install and copy the files to your system/app folder.
Can you recall how you removed the default keyboard? I'm assuming that at some point you removed its APK from the system/app folder thats why its not present in your system anymore. It could also be that you just disabled it so it doesn't show up. If you have Titanium Backup installed you can see if its just disabled. If thats the case you just need to defrost it. Like in the attached screenshot, see if "Android Keyboard" is listed ->
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thanks for the info!
and its definetly not there. i think i must have just nuked it from orbit. i honestly cant remember

would it mean anything if those files are already in the system/app folder? I just dl'ed the ES file explorer and was looking at my system/app folder and those 4 files are already there.

Hmm. That means your keyboard is just disabled or something. I suggest you take a backup of your original files first just in case. The attached APK contains the 4.2 Stock Keyboard. This is much better because you just need to open it in ES File Explorer and install like a normal application ->
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3168320/LatinIME-Signed.apk

knightmedz said:
Hmm. That means your keyboard is just disabled or something. I suggest you take a backup of your original files first just in case. The attached APK contains the 4.2 Stock Keyboard. This is much better because you just need to open it in ES File Explorer and install like a normal application ->
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3168320/LatinIME-Signed.apk
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So tried installing that. I get this message "App not installed: An existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed"
so i must have done something really messy with it originally. i looked under apps and it is not installed. so what can i remove to install the 4.2 keyboard?

Install "Titanium Backup" from the Play store. Open the app and check if "Android Keyboard" is listed in the "Backup/Restore" tab. It should be listed there if its still on your system. Tap on it once and a popup will show up. Select "Defrost" to reenable it. Reboot and the stock android keyboard should show up now.
If defrost is not listed as an option, just select 'Un-install' and try to install the APK from my previous post again.

Disabled apps are shown in the bottom of the stock all apps list. (I.e. not alphabetical).
Swype'ed on my CM10 Galaxy Nexus

Herman76 said:
Disabled apps are shown in the bottom of the stock all apps list. (I.e. not alphabetical).
Swype'ed on my CM10 Galaxy Nexus
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Unfortunately, not all system apps are listed there. You won't see 'Android Keyboard' in the stock all apps list.

Android Wear 2.0 APK Installer

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With the release of Android Wear 2.0 beta 3, Google changed the way Wear apps are installed on devices.
So I designed this simple tool to extract the wear compatible apk from already build APK's and install it to wear device via adb.
So what this does is unpack full apk to temp directory on windows and sideload it via adb to the device.
Well is not much, but I felt a tool like this will make things easier to install old Android Wear 2.0 Beta2 and lower, apps to Beta 3 and above devices.
Credits:
7-zip (Igor Pavlov)
adb (Google I guess)
Changelog:
1.0.0.0 - initial release
1.0.0.1 - fixed issue extracting for APK's that have long names
1.0.0.2 - fixed custom apk install (Google Maps, Google Fit, etc)
1.0.0.3 - fixed installing upgrade APK (update app that is installed)
1.0.0.4 - embedded 7-zip and adb
- compressed resources to minimize exe file
- cleanup junk files when installer closes (housekeeping)
- cleanup code
1.0.0.5 - tried fixing adb install command in some cases
1.0.0.6 - change adb interface handler for better compatibility
1.0.0.7 - added option to choose adb device to install APK
1.0.0.8 - added command logger
1.0.0.9 - fixed x86 compatibility
1.1.0.0 - added batch mode (just point to a folder full of APK files)
- code cleanup
1.1.0.1 - fixed batch mode when no APK files are detected in folder

Great, but please, can you tell me how can I get .apk files?

Apkmirror
Google
Or I use Solid Explorer (navigate to Collections - Applications - User apps and copy app to sdcard then copy to PC to use it)

Thank you - I have .apk files now, but I can not run your Installer - "System Windows do not have access to device or file ... " ???

Mender said:
Thank you - I have .apk files now, but I can not run your Installer - "System Windows do not have access to device or file ... " ???
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run as admin maybe?
also when exactly do you get this message?
extracting or installing?

Problem was AVAST
---------- Post added at 06:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:47 PM ----------
Unfortunately all .apk with result - There is no Micro_wear.apk
I extracted apk files by APK extractor from phone.

can you let me know an app to test out?

I testeded file extracted from Phone and downloaded from APK mirror - same result
Google Fit - Fitness Tracking 1.59.15-109 (640dpi)
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...ss-tracking-1-59-15-109-android-apk-download/

ok so I released an update
should work with most standard apk's now
google fit is a bit different but I know a way to install it... will test out and release update as soon as it works properly

Super - Now works by many of apps - except of:
Google fit
Google maps
Google
Multi Calculator

and fixed google maps, fit, etc...
check it out

Brilliant tool, many thanks.

fast question - Should be watches rebooted to bootloader mode for apps installation, or not???

No, install with the watch charger connected to the computer.

Great - works excelent

updated to 1.0.0.3
fixed installing upgrade APK (update app that is installed)

Quick question, how do I get the apk to the tool kit? Where do I download these apks? (lg urban 2nd edition) Thanks in advance.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

link not working... any mirrors?

dadymon53 said:
Quick question, how do I get the apk to the tool kit? Where do I download these apks? (lg urban 2nd edition) Thanks in advance.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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you can use external download site like APK Mirror or just Google it, but you can also download the APK from your phone to PC
I personally use the second method
so I use Solid Explorer, navigate to Collections -> Applications -> User apps
here I select all apps that are related to watch (ex: all watch faces, Google Maps, etc) and copy to SD card (you can use internal memory)
from there I move the APK files to PC and use the installer
hope it helps
thesparky007 said:
link not working... any mirrors?
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is fixed... server issues today that made the download site unresponsive for a few hours until I fixed it

gwolfu said:
you can use external download site like APK Mirror or just Google it, but you can also download the APK from your phone to PC
I personally use the second method
so I use Solid Explorer, navigate to Collections -> Applications -> User apps
here I select all apps that are related to watch (ex: all watch faces, Google Maps, etc) and copy to SD card (you can use internal memory)
from there I move the APK files to PC and use the installer
hope it helps
is fixed... server issues today that made the download site unresponsive for a few hours until I fixed it
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Thanks, I'll give this a shot!
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk