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Swype

I searched around and couldn't find a definative answer. How can I take my backed up copy of swype from my g2 nandroid backup (or the official rom) and install it after installing cyanogenmod"
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If you want you could always download the stock rom (check dev forums) and take the Swype.apk out of /system/apps. You're also going to need to get the libSwypeCore.so from /system/lib good luck.
*thanks nvigrass, wasnt sure where it was

it is in /system/lib

here's a thread with some instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837599

I ended up figuring it out with the first post, after figuring out how to open the /system/ nandroid img.
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How Do you take swype.apk out of system/apps?
waffleman911 said:
If you want you could always download the stock rom (check dev forums) and take the Swype.apk out of /system/apps. You're also going to need to get the libSwypeCore.so from /system/lib good luck.
*thanks nvigrass, wasnt sure where it was
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How do you do that? And what program do you have to use since System is an .img file thanks.

Brazildiogo732 said:
How do you do that? And what program do you have to use since System is an .img file thanks.
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have u heard of google?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=extract+.img+in+windows

Thanks
waffleman911 said:
If you want you could always download the stock rom (check dev forums) and take the Swype.apk out of /system/apps. You're also going to need to get the libSwypeCore.so from /system/lib good luck.
*thanks nvigrass, wasnt sure where it was
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sundar2012 said:
have u heard of google?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=extract+.img+in+windows
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hey thanks man . i got MagicISO but it is not letting me explore the system file, i can't even open it..what'd you use?

Okay here is what I did and it worked. Using SU File manager (found in the market if you search "root explorer") and on the stock ROM, copy the lib and apk files from /system/app and /system/lib. I copied them to the root of my sd card. Wipe everything and install CM and the addon. Grab SU File manager again and find the lib file on your SD card. copy it. There are two little buttons on the top of SU File manager with an S and a D. I pressed both of them to mount system and data as read/write. Go to system/lib and paste the lib file. Verify that it is there and since there are so many files sort by size its like 998kb. Then just use SU File Manager or astro or whatever to find Swype.apk on your sd card. Install it from there. With Astro click it and "open app manger." Then go to keyboard settings and enable it as an input method. Go to swype settings and it should not FC if you did this stuff correctly. Set your settings and enjoy! Oh yea dont forget to uninstall and refund SU File manager

Brazildiogo732 said:
hey thanks man . i got MagicISO but it is not letting me explore the system file, i can't even open it..what'd you use?
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If you are using windows, there is a command prompt application called unyaffs.exe that extracts the whole thing in windows. Might even work in linux with wine

jkoenig00 said:
Okay here is what I did and it worked. Using SU File manager (found in the market if you search "root explorer") and on the stock ROM, copy the lib and apk files from /system/app and /system/lib. I copied them to the root of my sd card. Wipe everything and install CM and the addon. Grab SU File manager again and find the lib file on your SD card. copy it. There are two little buttons on the top of SU File manager with an S and a D. I pressed both of them to mount system and data as read/write. Go to system/lib and paste the lib file. Verify that it is there and since there are so many files sort by size its like 998kb. Then just use SU File Manager or astro or whatever to find Swype.apk on your sd card. Install it from there. With Astro click it and "open app manger." Then go to keyboard settings and enable it as an input method. Go to swype settings and it should not FC if you did this stuff correctly. Set your settings and enjoy! Oh yea dont forget to uninstall and refund SU File manager
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I actually paid for root explorer because its useful enough to be worth the money and someone took their time to write the application. I did use Root Explorer to go in and paste the files into the appropriate directories after getting them extracted.

Opening System
jkoenig00 said:
Okay here is what I did and it worked. Using SU File manager (found in the market if you search "root explorer") and on the stock ROM, copy the lib and apk files from /system/app and /system/lib. I copied them to the root of my sd card. Wipe everything and install CM and the addon. Grab SU File manager again and find the lib file on your SD card. copy it. There are two little buttons on the top of SU File manager with an S and a D. I pressed both of them to mount system and data as read/write. Go to system/lib and paste the lib file. Verify that it is there and since there are so many files sort by size its like 998kb. Then just use SU File Manager or astro or whatever to find Swype.apk on your sd card. Install it from there. With Astro click it and "open app manger." Then go to keyboard settings and enable it as an input method. Go to swype settings and it should not FC if you did this stuff correctly. Set your settings and enjoy! Oh yea dont forget to uninstall and refund SU File manager
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Hey! When you go about opening /system/apps and system/lib, where do you go to open it? And How do you open it? The only system I've seen cannot been opened Idk how to do it and I'm seriously confused, thanks!!

Brazildiogo732 said:
Hey! When you go about opening /system/apps and system/lib, where do you go to open it? And How do you open it? The only system I've seen cannot been opened Idk how to do it and I'm seriously confused, thanks!!
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What app are you using? You need to use a root explorer app like SU File Manager or Root Explorer.

thanks! got the files! i am about to intall! thanks!!

Got the Files, but no luck :/
jkoenig00 said:
Okay here is what I did and it worked. Using SU File manager (found in the market if you search "root explorer") and on the stock ROM, copy the lib and apk files from /system/app and /system/lib. I copied them to the root of my sd card. Wipe everything and install CM and the addon. Grab SU File manager again and find the lib file on your SD card. copy it. There are two little buttons on the top of SU File manager with an S and a D. I pressed both of them to mount system and data as read/write. Go to system/lib and paste the lib file. Verify that it is there and since there are so many files sort by size its like 998kb. Then just use SU File Manager or astro or whatever to find Swype.apk on your sd card. Install it from there. With Astro click it and "open app manger." Then go to keyboard settings and enable it as an input method. Go to swype settings and it should not FC if you did this stuff correctly. Set your settings and enjoy! Oh yea dont forget to uninstall and refund SU File manager
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I got the files, but its not working on Desire Z rom... All it does is force close.. any ideas, anyone?!

you need to make sure the Swype Lib file copied into the /system/lib directory. Even if the app says it copied it, restart the app and navigate to the /system/lib directory and make sure the file is there. Then install swype normally. If the lib file is not successfully copied, swype will FC all the time.

not letting me paste!
jkoenig00 said:
you need to make sure the Swype Lib file copied into the /system/lib directory. Even if the app says it copied it, restart the app and navigate to the /system/lib directory and make sure the file is there. Then install swype normally. If the lib file is not successfully copied, swype will FC all the time.
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Cool! thanks guys! I found how to do everything, but its not letting me paste into /system/lib :/ any sugestions? :/

it says "this folder is read only" and its refering to the /system/lib ..what do i do?

Open terminal emulator and type this
mount -o remount,rw /system
Then try again.
[G2/HTC Vision]

Still not working
luis86dr said:
Open terminal emulator and type this
mount -o remount,rw /system
Then try again.
[G2/HTC Vision]
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After I put that in, it comes up "mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type device directory] and it still doesnt let me paste into the lib folder...whats happening? lol

SystemUI.apk not Install

Hello,
I have my Arc 2.3.4 successfully Root
and i have a problem. I wanted to install the following file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342033
@ Download Nr 5. (SystemUI STOCK 42 COLOURED CUSTOM BAR.apk)
And if I file with the "Root Explorer" want to install, Come one message:
"Application is not installed" and when i change the permissions say he me: >>"permissions change was not Successful. Please Note that some file system (e.g SD card) do not allow permission changes"<<
and when i move file to SD/System/App say: " you cannot paste here because the file is read only"
1. i dont speak englisch
2. this is all complicated
please you can help me?
p.s what is RW-- r- r- ???
i cant found RW or r,r on permissions -.-
aaaand on description say: backup your original apk. lol But how does that?
iam overwhelmed XD

firstly the apk is not for install manually.
you need to move it to system/app using root explorer.
ffirstly copy the file to system
mount r/w
and change the permission to 644 or rw-r--r--
now move systemui.apk to system/app
and restart phone,
it should take effect.

nujhum said:
firstly the apk is not for install manually.
you need to move it to system/app using root explorer.
ffirstly copy the file to system
mount r/w
and change the permission to 644 or rw-r--r--
now move systemui.apk to system/app
and restart phone,
it should take effect.
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You just saved my life man, thank you very much. I had lost my notification bar by downloading a theme through an in-app rom app. Thank you again!

nujhum said:
firstly the apk is not for install manually.
you need to move it to system/app using root explorer.
ffirstly copy the file to system
mount r/w
and change the permission to 644 or rw-r--r--
now move systemui.apk to system/app
and restart phone,
it should take effect.
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so I tried installing a systemUI.apk, and lost my notification bar and lock screen.
I tried moving the original apk back but it wouldnt work.
on ESFile explorer, mount r/w has ro and rw options. which ones do I need to have checked?

Goliath27 said:
so I tried installing a systemUI.apk, and lost my notification bar and lock screen.
I tried moving the original apk back but it wouldnt work.
on ESFile explorer, mount r/w has ro and rw options. which ones do I need to have checked?
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Check both r/w.
And SystemUI.apk cannot be installed. Shouldn't be either.

iball slide 2g 7227
nujhum said:
firstly the apk is not for install manually.
you need to move it to system/app using root explorer.
ffirstly copy the file to system
mount r/w
and change the permission to 644 or rw-r--r--
now move systemui.apk to system/app
and restart phone,
it should take effect.
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i tried this method but even after this it did not work
i also lost my settings.apk and tried to do the same but it didnot work there also
please help me i hava an iball slide 2g 7227 device with jlb 4.1.2 on it
and a stock rom please help

Deleted my BIN folder on accident

Title. Nothing will update, nothing will install. I'm afraid to reboot. What can I do?
Device -- Xperia Play R800X

Adb push or root explorer the folder to /system from the unzipped rom
what device?
Whole folder at once would be easier but doesn't matter just make sure permission are rwxr-xr-x
Easiest way to change perms is with a root file explorer, I use es explorer in settings enable root then mount system as write, long hold the file, goto properties then change permission. Or adb remount chmod not sure of the actual perm set you'll have to search.
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sammael1069 said:
Adb push or root explorer the folder to /system from the unzipped rom
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----nvm
Do I just make an empty BIN folder? or....

Added device

sammael1069 said:
Adb push or root explorer the folder to /system from the unzipped rom
what device?
Whole folder at once would be easier but doesn't matter just make sure permission are rwxr-xr-x
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Never figured out how to change perms. Should I download source and do it like that?

Okay, now where can I get the bin folder? Should I factory reset? Would that work?

Unzip the ROM drill to system/
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Fixed it! Thanks sammael.

[Q] How I can get to my Stock JB 4.1.2 this Keyboard?

Hi, pls help, is it possible get to the Stock Rom JB on I8160P this keyboard and how? Thanks

Paul Koty said:
Hi, pls help, is it possible get to the Stock Rom JB on I8160P this keyboard and how? Thanks
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You Can Extract It From System/App Using Root Explorer

pls help how I can do it. thx

Paul Koty said:
pls help how I can do it. thx
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1. make sure your rooted
2. download es explorer
3. press menu key
4. scroll down
5. click on root explorer then give it root permission
6. you should see a menu if not, press root explorer again
7. once you see a menu, press "Mount R/W"
8. mount /system to r/w
9. go into /system/app
10. copy the (name of keyboard).apk and paste somewhere in sdcard then to install it, copy to /system/app in another rom(follow steps 2-8)

teddytsen said:
1. make sure your rooted
2. download es explorer
3. press menu key
4. scroll down
5. click on root explorer then give it root permission
6. you should see a menu if not, press root explorer again
7. once you see a menu, press "Mount R/W"
8. mount /system to r/w
9. go into /system/app
10. copy the (name of keyboard).apk and paste somewhere in sdcard then to install it, copy to /system/app in another rom(follow steps 2-8)
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Can´t use es explorer. Always if I move, my phone freeze
From other ROM is call this keyboard "AXT9IME.apk" so I have moved in to system/app used root explorer, but if I want move from my ext card apk, is write: can´t move because is just for read. If I want install normal apk from my card folder, always I see, Instalation....than instalation not done!

Paul Koty said:
Can´t use es explorer. Always if I move, my phone freeze
From other ROM is call this keyboard "AXT9IME.apk" so I have moved in to system/app used root explorer, but if I want move from my ext card apk, is write: can´t move because is just for read. If I want install normal apk from my card folder, always I see, Instalation....than instalation not done!
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mount r/w!!!! its a system app you cant use package installer!!
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What is package installer? Root explorer? Es explorer dont work in my phone. So what cam i do for mount rw and how?

... just use explorer(free ver of root explorer) and mount r/w(dont ask me where it is. its VERY obvious) and copy/past into system/app
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teddytsen said:
... just use explorer(free ver of root explorer) and mount r/w(dont ask me where it is. its VERY obvious) and copy/past into system/app
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Okey, used Explorer... You cannot paste here because the file system is read-only!
thats all what I see if I want move
edit:
well, I have moved app by Es Explorer in app system folder.. Now If I want install it, will see installation......app is not installed....
edit2: I have restart my phone, my apk AXT9IME is in system/app folder, whan my phone start, tell me: samsung keyboard can´t work

System change read only. How do it
some idea?

For Stock Rom you need rooted phone.
There are many apps, you can use e.g. "Root Explorer" from Play Store.
I think there is a free version available.
Procedure for Root Explorer:
1. copy wished .apk to Storage on phone.
2. start Root Explorer
3. go to .apk you want to copy in system/app
4. select it and copy
5. go to system/app
6. in upper bar in the middle you can see mount status. (-ro)
7. change it to -rw by clicking on it and select item -rw
8. Superuser app flushes: grant access
9. Paste .apk in system/app
10. Restart your phone and have fun.
Feel free to ask if further problems occurs.
cu
xafra
AND PLEASE DO NOT OPEN NEW THREADS FOR QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ALREADY ASKED IN EXISTING ONES.

App probably not compatible. And free version of root explorer ( explorer) is already mounted r/w
EDIT: im pretty sure root explorer asks for root access on first startup
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teddytsen said:
App probably not compatible. And free version of root explorer ( explorer) is already mounted r/w
EDIT: im pretty sure root explorer asks for root access on first startup
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Yes! Is true, not compatible, I have folowed guide from teddytsen, all right, but after reboot after my phone freeze and tell me AxT9IME.apk (samsung keyboard) can´t work and stop!
I tested deodex .apk too and same problem always. And if I use Uninstaller Master and see in System apps, there is way to AxT9IME.apk normal- /system/app/AxT9IME.apk, but there is write "2.3.6"!
I want just same as I writed in my first message in atachement. But I don´t know if exist any compatible apk with my Stock or Custom ROM (I have problem with this in both).
In 4.1.2 JB is poor 3x4 grey keyboard... Don´t want it, maybe better downgrade

Live Wallpaper APK?

Hi guys,
I rooted my phone quite sometime back and removed many many unwanted apps including Live Wallpaper app. Now I need the live wallpaper app but not getting it via normal google search. Hope you guys can help me out as always.
Can someone please share the Live Wallpaper apk for i9082 (Samsung Stock ROM)?
Thanks!

SagarRox said:
Hi guys,
I rooted my phone quite sometime back and removed many many unwanted apps including Live Wallpaper app. Now I need the live wallpaper app but not getting it via normal google search. Hope you guys can help me out as always.
Can someone please share the Live Wallpaper apk for i9082 (Samsung Stock ROM)?
Thanks!
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Copy apk file in /system/app/ via root explorer and Change the permissions to rw-r-r.

sumit227 said:
Copy apk file in /system/app/ via root explorer and Change the permissions to rw-r-r.
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How do I change the perms to rw-r-r ? When I try editing the perms of /system/app/ folder using ES Root Explorer (root permission granted) it says operation failed. I cannot even move this APK from sdcard to /system/app/ folder, says permission denied.
What do you suggest?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
Hey I using this root explorer and it works for me try with this one.

sumit227 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
Hey I using this root explorer and it works for me try with this one.
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Same error, permission denied.

SagarRox said:
How do I change the perms to rw-r-r ? When I try editing the perms of /system/app/ folder using ES Root Explorer (root permission granted) it says operation failed. I cannot even move this APK from sdcard to /system/app/ folder, says permission denied.
What do you suggest?
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Root permission is not granted to your file explorer.
Press the menu button while on es file explorer.
Then in tools set root explorer to "on".
You must be asked to grant superuser acces. Grant it
You are done !!!
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XxSTOMPERxX said:
Root permission is not granted to your file explorer.
Press the menu button while on es file explorer.
Then in tools set root explorer to "on".
You must be asked to grant superuser acces. Grant it
You are done !!!
Sent from my GT-S7562 using xda app-developers app
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It is granted mate, see this: http://i.imgur.com/3DEgtRi.png
Root Explorer is turned on as well.

Try this..
1. Copy the apk and paste it into /system/app -- you'll need to press the button on the top right that says "Mount R/W".
2. Long-press on the newly pasted apk file and select Permissions.
3. Change the permissions to User: Read - Write, Group: Read, Others: Read
4. When you click Okay, you should see "rw-r--r--" in the fine print under the apk name.
5. Click the Mount R/O button, then reboot.

sumit227 said:
Try this..
1. Copy the apk and paste it into /system/app -- you'll need to press the button on the top right that says "Mount R/W".
2. Long-press on the newly pasted apk file and select Permissions.
3. Change the permissions to User: Read - Write, Group: Read, Others: Read
4. When you click Okay, you should see "rw-r--r--" in the fine print under the apk name.
5. Click the Mount R/O button, then reboot.
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Cannot paste it in that folder buddy, that's the problem.

SagarRox said:
Cannot paste it in that folder buddy, that's the problem.
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See if other apps are granted super user permission.
If not try changing your superSu to superuser by CM.
If notthing works, you can flash it if you have a custom recovery like CWM.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649450
hey try flashing 'apps-update.zip' provided by iceyhotguy in above thread.

sumit227 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649450
hey try flashing 'apps-update.zip' provided by iceyhotguy in above thread.
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Worked, thanks a ton buddy