Is there a stock rom that will allow me to install apks? I am on sprint and unlocked/rooted. But when I flash a zip in recovery for mms apps or clock apps it just force closes.
I am guessing that you are asking about side-loading apps... ie. putting the apk on the phone, and then installing?
If so, you can do that on any ROM. You can do it on the stock Android install. All you need to do is move it onto the phone, and then navigate to it via a file explorer and open it. You will need to ensure "Unknown sources" is checked under "Settings">"Security".
Ruxin said:
I am guessing that you are asking about side-loading apps... ie. putting the apk on the phone, and then installing?
If so, you can do that on any ROM. You can do it on the stock Android install. All you need to do is move it onto the phone, and then navigate to it via a file explorer and open it. You will need to ensure "Unknown sources" is checked under "Settings">"Security".
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I am talking about the zip files you flash from recovery. Everyone I flash will force close.
/b/laZ1n said:
I am talking about the zip files you flash from recovery. Everyone I flash will force close.
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Try going to settings/apps and clearing the data on those apps then reopen them. If that fails as well, perhaps you could unzip them and just install the apk.
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hey guys ever since i flashed cm6 i lost the sprint voicemail app. I tried using google voice but for some reason it cannot authorize my phone because the provider i have is unauthorized to use automated vm system. I assume the provider is cm6, not sure on that one. I found this link to get the sprint app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731637. From the forum theres the download update and then the apk. I assume i need the apk zip file. What I need to know is if i have to extract it or copy to my sd card before i go into recovery and wipe the dalvik cache and then flash it. thx
If you are using the apk, there is no need to wipe and flash. Just put the apk on your SD card, use a file explorer like astro, and install it. This is the easiest way to do it, when I did it though, I just pulled the apk out of a stock rom. Works great.
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ok is astro the file explorer an app that i download from the market?
sgallos1 said:
ok is astro the file explorer an app that i download from the market?
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umm yes.. yes it is.
OT, but has anyone found a solution to the frequent sms' from 9016 that are instruction for the vm app other than using handcent and blocking the number?
Ok sounds good but the apk do I extract or copy to my SD card?
sgallos1 said:
Ok sounds good but the apk do I extract or copy to my SD card?
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If you use a file explorer to select it you should get an option to install it..
I'm working on cooking my own rom but I'm not sure how to take an apk from my current rom to copy it to my computer.
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I would just download the rom you're using and use 7 zip to copy out the apks u want. Just right click on the rom, choose 7 zip then select open archive. You can copy out any file/apk u want.
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thanks, I forgot to mention that I'm running on mac osx, looks like there may be a similar program for mac.
dglowe343 said:
I would just download the rom you're using and use 7 zip to copy out the apks u want. Just right click on the rom, choose 7 zip then select open archive. You can copy out any file/apk u want.
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So heres what I'm trying to do, I would like to use other apps that I've downloaded after my rom was installed. So Instead of flashing a rom then deleting apps and downloading app and making all kinds of customizations, I would like to create one just for me. So is there a way to pull an apk from my phone through adb? Or are the apps not stored on my phone in .apk format?
Michael61182 said:
So heres what I'm trying to do, I would like to use other apps that I've downloaded after my rom was installed. So Instead of flashing a rom then deleting apps and downloading app and making all kinds of customizations, I would like to create one just for me. So is there a way to pull an apk from my phone through adb? Or are the apps not stored on my phone in .apk format?
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adb or root explorer.
If you haven't already install DROPBOX on your mac and your phone.
With dropbox setup use root explorer to go into your data/app folder and copy the apk to your sdcard root.
Then use dropbox to upload the apk.
Wait for your mac to sync and you now have your app apks on your mac.
Just to give you a heads up, some aftermarket apps need some extra work just to get them to install AND work with the rom installation.
I use MYBackup pro or get the trial one. back up all the apps you want to you SD card then open the SD card and look for rerward folder open it and all the .APK you backed up will be there.
so lets say you download CM7.0.2. to your computer, then you open the zip file, and go to system>apps> and select an apk you dont want such as wifi calling, twitter, or whatever and delete it, it means it wont install during initial installation right? so if there is an apk in the folder, it would install in the initial installation right?
so if i wanted facebook, root explorer, speed test, score mobile, etc to just install during installation by putting the apk's in the system/app folder would it simply just install instead of making the phone go crazy because the market is trying to download everything at once?
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so lets say you download CM7.0.2. to your computer, then you open the zip file, and go to system>apps> and select an apk you dont want such as wifi calling, twitter, or whatever and delete it, it means it wont install during initial installation right? so if there is an apk in the folder, it would install in the initial installation right?
so if i wanted facebook, root explorer, speed test, score mobile, etc to just install during installation by putting the apk's in the system/app folder would it simply just install instead of making the phone go crazy because the market is trying to download everything at once?
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You'll need to sign the modified .zip file, but it's been proven to work.
blackknightavalon said:
You'll need to sign the modified .zip file, but it's been proven to work.
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signing is done how then?
tackleberry said:
signing is done how then?
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This link is a bit dated, but the signature verification script should still work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=666441
i use this method
Doesn't CWM offer the option to turn off signature verification?
Yes it does actually
Could someone post the allshare app that comes with the galaxy s2 on here? I just flashed a miui rom but no longer have allshare.
Thanks in advance
Hope this helps
Thanx man...
rodeo_calling said:
Hope this helps
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I copied the file "Dina.apk" to my Epic 4g touch but it won't install. It goes through the motions then says, "Application not installed".
reekolu said:
I copied the file "Dina.apk" to my Epic 4g touch but it won't install. It goes through the motions then says, "Application not installed".
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you need to put it in your system/App folder using root explorer and set permissions, it can't be installed using a package installer
I've tried this method on my GS2 with the provided file and I just can't get it to work. It did work with the MicrobesGl live wallpaper though.
Hello,
You can generate a CWM script to install all share and other apps here:
http://chef-droid.cubocreation.net/?lang=en
Did you set the right permissions?
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I deleted the DigitalClock widget by accident. I know there's plenty in market, but I liked the stock one. Anyway, I have the .apk, moved the .apk to /system/app with Root Explorer and changed the permissions (now it's rw-r--r--). But still, when trying to install, the message "Application not installed" appears.
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I deleted the DigitalClock widget by accident. I know there's plenty in market, but I liked the stock one. Anyway, I have the .apk, moved the .apk to /system/app with Root Explorer and changed the permissions (now it's rw-r--r--). But still, when trying to install, the message "Application not installed" appears.
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when the app is moved into the system/app folder it is then installed, no need running the .apk through a package installer because youll just get the "Application not installed" error, this is because your trying to install a system app which is what the apk is and not a standard installable app.
once moved into the system/app folder and permissions set, check your widgets if not there do a reboot then check again, if its still not there then your doing something wrong or setting the wrong permissions.
If it's not installing, could it be because it's a Samsung app? For example the stock camera, phone and messaging apps just won't install when I'm on CM7. So I'm assuming the same is true for Allshare, though I may be wrong.
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when the app is moved into the system/app folder it is then installed, no need running the .apk through a package installer because youll just get the "Application not installed" error, this is because your trying to install a system app which is what the apk is and not a standard installable app.
once moved into the system/app folder and permissions set, check your widgets if not there do a reboot then check again, if its still not there then your doing something wrong or setting the wrong permissions.
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Thanks, tried all but the widget won't appear on the list. I guess something is wrong with the .apk then.
holgalee said:
If it's not installing, could it be because it's a Samsung app? For example the stock camera, phone and messaging apps just won't install when I'm on CM7. So I'm assuming the same is true for Allshare, though I may be wrong.
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Samsung apps will only work on Samsung ROMs unless modded to work on ALL Android devices just like any other app specific to any other ROM
The app in this thread is odexed and for thus wont work with most ROMs as these are deodexed.
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you need to put it in your system/App folder using root explorer and set permissions, it can't be installed using a package installer
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Keeps telling I can't copy to the folder because it is read only....
imediashare from play store is much better than all share, has built in HD channels and can show your youtube and facebook vids/photo/music
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pepxl said:
Samsung apps will only work on Samsung ROMs unless modded to work on ALL Android devices just like any other app specific to any other ROM
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I just tried to copy the dlna.apk from a galaxy note (unrooted, stock ROM)...tried copying that in the app folder and changed permissions...still didnt work....
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Thanks for this apk mate
Tab 2 7.0 no file copy
I took down the Dnla.zip, renamed it to Dnla.apk and moved it to my Tab 2 7.0. Then I used ES File and tried to move it to Root/System /App but it fails. I understand I need to change permissions for this. How do I accomplish this without rooting the device?
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I took down the Dnla.zip, renamed it to Dnla.apk and moved it to my Tab 2 7.0. Then I used ES File and tried to move it to Root/System /App but it fails. I understand I need to change permissions for this. How do I accomplish this without rooting the device?
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Move anything to system need ROOT
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hi guys, just switched to cm7.1, its a good rom, i was wondering if its possible to add your own apps into the rom and then flashing it? what i mean is to add your own essential apps into the rom and then to zip it so it uses up more rom space and leaves more internal space. if there is a method, can some one please give some idea on it. thanks
Of course it is. Just copy the app's apk from /data/app in the /system/app folder of the zip file.
Thanks but can you explain abit more in detail please, like if i put the apks in that folder, will the apps automaically be installed? and as for the rom zip file, will that need to be zipped up back in a special way? also will the apk's need to be signed with a special program? a small accurate guid would be sweet. thanks
There are two ways, either manually open the zip (no need to extract it) then just drag and drop your apk files to the System/app folder or data/app folder then close the window. Sometimes it doesnt work it depends I think on how the files was compiled or something.
Or use ROM manager. Look it up in the forums.
Edit: Its Rom Editor if my memory recalls it correctly.
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Thanks but can you explain abit more in detail please, like if i put the apks in that folder, will the apps automaically be installed? and as for the rom zip file, will that need to be zipped up back in a special way? also will the apk's need to be signed with a special program? a small accurate guid would be sweet. thanks
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No, just open the zip and stick the apk's in that directory. Then when you go to flash just disable signature verification..
I'm not sure as to how this will go about saving space though.. it's the same as installing apps AFAIK
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I'm not sure as to how this will go about saving space though.. it's the same as installing apps AFAIK
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In a way it does save space. I remove some apps that I don't need from the CM zip like ROM Manager, live wall paper etc and then add my apk files on system instead of it being saved in data folder.
Sthankyou, can i manually move apps in the data folder into the system with root explorer? i am s-off.
kuljit55 said:
Sthankyou, can i manually move apps in the data folder into the system with root explorer? i am s-off.
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with root explorer yes, but I don't think they'll actually be installed just by putting them there..
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Sthankyou, can i manually move apps in the data folder into the system with root explorer? i am s-off.
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Yes you can manually install apks to the system/app using root explorer. But you have to modify the permission of the apk file upon transferring. It is best that you first copy the apk from the data/app folder to sd. Then uninstall the app. Then use root explorer to transfer the app from sd to system/app. Update the permission then reboot.
Take note that not all apps will work with this method. Some apps just needed to be on the data/app folder based on my experience.
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Or use titanium backups "Covert to system app" functionaility
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Or use titanium backups "Covert to system app" functionaility
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Yup. I forgot about that. Yeah damn easy too.