Sorry in advance if this was asked.. I have installed Jelly Bean, but how do I access the sound search widget? I can't see it. I downloaded a mirror of it, and got a notification asking if I wanted to replace a systems app. So I know it's there. Just can't find it.
The "what's this song" sound search widget, btw.
kramdens said:
The "what's this song" sound search widget, btw.
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If your outside of the US, you need to unfreeze the widget in Titanium Backup. However this will only be temporarily. Each time you reboot the device, the widget will get deleted from your home screen and you will have to unfreeze it each time you wish to access it.
Like you I tried downloading the APK. It doesn't let you install due to it conflicting with the already installed system widget (which is present but just frozen and hidden).
I think the best bet is to delete the current widget via Root Explorer or Titanium Backup and then install the APK to replace it. It should work permanently then with no issues.
Bilhouse said:
If your outside of the US, you need to unfreeze the widget in Titanium Backup. However this will only be temporarily. Each time you reboot the device, the widget will get deleted from your home screen and you will have to unfreeze it each time you wish to access it.
Like you I tried downloading the APK. It doesn't let you install due to it conflicting with the already installed system widget (which is present but just frozen and hidden).
I think the best bet is to delete the current widget via Root Explorer or Titanium Backup and then install the APK to replace it. It should work permanently then with no issues.
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Thx for your solution its work for me
deleted widget via RootEx and replace with APK :good:
Glad I could help guys.
NKDroid said:
Thx for your solution its work for me
deleted widget via RootEx and replace with APK :good:
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Could you post the APK?
And how you remove the widget with RootEx?
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I rooted the other day and am running CM6 on my Evo. I don't much like ADW launcher, so I installed Launcher Pro. Every time I reboot my phone it defaults back to ADW. So today, I decided to buy Root Explorer and delete the APK for ADW in my system/apps folder, along with a couple other apps that I don't use. Without doing much research (drinking), I proceeded to delete some APKs. My phone will now not boot. It is stuck on the boot animation (which is beautiful).
Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can fix this issue? I promise to never delete anything again, and stop drinking.
Thanks!
Love, a drunk stupid californian
Yeah hold the volume down +power button while the phone is off till you get to the white screen and select recovery.
reflash from there.
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I rooted the other day and am running CM6 on my Evo. I don't much like ADW launcher, so I installed Launcher Pro. Every time I reboot my phone it defaults back to ADW. So today, I decided to buy Root Explorer and delete the APK for ADW in my system/apps folder, along with a couple other apps that I don't use. Without doing much research (drinking), I proceeded to delete some APKs. My phone will now not boot. It is stuck on the boot animation (which is beautiful).
Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can fix this issue? I promise to never delete anything again, and stop drinking.
Thanks!
Love, a drunk stupid californian
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well what you should have done is:
1. don't delete something if you don't know what it is
2. simply go to menu>settings>apps>manage apps>adw launcher and hit clear defaults
now to fix it... boot into recover wipe everything and re-flash
HAHA yes thank you. I forgot about my nandroid. Extended memory loss is one of the greatest side effects.
So do you know the proper way to remove apps using root explorer? Or will CM6 trip out if I touch any of its preloaded apps? Thanks for the help
nicholaaaas said:
well what you should have done is:
1. don't delete something if you don't know what it is
2. simply go to menu>settings>apps>manage apps>adw launcher and hit clear defaults
now to fix it... boot into recover wipe everything and re-flash
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I understand this. I did read to delete the apk in the system/apps folder on multiple articles. It's a completely legit way to remove apps according to many people.
And of course I tried to clear ADW's defaults, if that worked I wouldn't be trying to delete it. It starts whenever it wants to despite me telling it not to.
LearnIIBurn said:
HAHA yes thank you. I forgot about my nandroid. Extended memory loss is one of the greatest side effects.
So do you know the proper way to remove apps using root explorer? Or will CM6 trip out if I touch any of its preloaded apps? Thanks for the help
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thru titanium back-up... you can delete pretty much everything/anything you want
LearnIIBurn said:
I understand this. I did read to delete the apk in the system/apps folder on multiple articles. It's a completely legit way to remove apps according to many people.
And of course I tried to clear ADW's defaults, if that worked I wouldn't be trying to delete it. It starts whenever it wants to despite me telling it not to.
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are you using homeswitcher? if you have LP set to default and clear ADW defaults you should be good
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HAHA yes thank you. I forgot about my nandroid. Extended memory loss is one of the greatest side effects.
So do you know the proper way to remove apps using root explorer? Or will CM6 trip out if I touch any of its preloaded apps? Thanks for the help
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Yeah, research this while not drinking.
PS: Labor Day is tomorrow.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Barebones
List of things that are okay/not okay to remove.
I'm not sure how up-to-date it is.
So being the impatient soul I am, right after I got permanent root, I decided to jump into Titanium Backup and deleted some of the bloatware. I was so impatient, that I totally forgot to backup the system apps I deleted to a backup folder on my SDcard, so now those apks are gone. My question is now, if an OTA becomes available, am I going to have problems again, just like with Paul's Goggles app?
If so, what do you suggest I do? I am guessing now that now root has been achieved, we can install those apps to the system just fine again. Can someone upload these apks for these system apps, so I just feel on the safe side and I have backups? I would greatly appreciate it...
Amazon MP3
Home Screen Tips
Google Sky Map
web2go
Photobucket
Twitter
Of course, if you don't see this as being a problem for the future, please tell me. It would make me feel a lot more secure about things. Thanks!
it shouldnt be a problem, you can re download those in the market
Goddamn it. Now I went to uninstall Email.apk to replace it with an old one that doesn't require remote security, but it keeps giving me an "Application not installed" error, even with the backup of the original.
How do I get it to install?!
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Goddamn it. Now I went to uninstall Email.apk to replace it with an old one that doesn't require remote security, but it keeps giving me an "Application not installed" error, even with the backup of the original.
How do I get it to install?!
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You don't install system apps, you just move then into /system/app/
its likely if an OTA becomes available a dev will mod it to be flashable to rooted and modified /system/ devices
i would love to know how to get rid of the annoying [email protected]!*& adds
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its likely if an OTA becomes available a dev will mod it to be flashable to rooted and modified /system/ devices
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Okay, I feel much better now. Time to play around with this thing! So excited!
Yea if an ota comes out, it will be modded to update the system and skip files not found, if there is a patch.
So your good. I'm just waiting for custom recovery with nandbackup before I start messing n the system. I just hate setting up the phone all over after
And if all else fails you can fastboot flash system.img from the orig pc10img. Wiping all your data and formating ur system. Then updating to ota.
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so what are the commands to enter for removing/deleting the unwanted apps??
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so what are the commands to enter for removing/deleting the unwanted apps??
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Curious to know this as well.
curious to know
Just use Titanium Backup to uninstall any apps you want. Long click on the app, and an uninstall option will be there.
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Just use Titanium Backup to uninstall any apps you want. Long click on the app, and an uninstall option will be there.
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I actually already did, but I wanted to know the commands just for personal reference.
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cbmm said:
i would love to know how to get rid of the annoying [email protected]!*& adds
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Download "adfree" in the market. Done.
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I just purchased Launcher Pro and am having a lot of fun customizing my phone. I thought I would never want to give up stock Sense, but I am really liking a lot of the versatility and widgets that Launcher Pro offers now.
Anyway, I have a couple of transparent apks of the Google News and Weather genie widget. I tried to installing them with a ES File Manager (the app was signed), but I was unable to. I'm guessing this is because the Genie App is considered a system app now?
What are my options and what do I need to do? Do I need to root to remove the stock genie widget first? If so, how would I do that? I'd prefer to not have a different rom if possible, and would just like to get rid of the current genie app and install the transparent one.
Thanks for the help, guys. This transparent widget is literally the last piece to my new and improved homescreen.
I answered this question and have posted a file for this in another thread. Please search first.
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I answered this question and have posted a file for this in another thread. Please search first.
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I did read through that entire thread (assuming we are talking about the same one) before I posted, but I was hoping for a slightly more detailed breakdown on the best way to do this since I am pretty lost when it comes to rooting/adb pushing and all that.
Well, I just learned I won't be able to do this for the time being anyway since I have the newest OTA and it apparently doesn't play nice with unRevoked.
Anyway, here is what I was going to do:
1. Root with unRevoked.
2. Move/Remove stock Genie Widget app with adb commands.
3. Run signed transparent Genie Widget apk with file explorer app.
Does this sound like it will work?
You will definitely need root to do this.
1)The first step is to root your phone
2)Make sure the GenieWidget apk you are using is NOT SIGNED. System apps aren't signed.
3)You don't need to remove the old one, the new GenieWidget.apk will overwrite it when you adb push it. The commands you should use are:
adb remount (this remounts system as writable)
adb push GenieWidget.apk /system/app
4)reboot your phone
I just did this exact thing earlier today (i.e. install clear GenieWidget, I've been rooted for awhile). Let me know if you run into any issues.
Don't mind me hijacking the thread for a quick question.
I'm using HTC Desire (unrooted) and I had Genie.apk installed quite some time ago. Thing is, I just found out recently that after installation, it's become a system app which is refusing to uninstall.
So my question is: if I wanted to get a transparent/semi-transparent version via installation of a modded Genie.apk, is rooting the only way to achieve it?
Thanks!
I have only done this on custom TouchWiz roms, so not sure if it works on other roms. It's pretty easy, you must have Titanium Backup and Root Explorer(or similar).
1. Open Titanium Backup and find Google Search 3.5.16.1262550.arm(or whatever version you have). Convert it to a System App.
2. Open Root Explorer and go to /system/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk and move it to /system/priv-app/
3. Reboot ur phone and you should be able to see the settings to enable OK Google on any screen in the Google Search Settings.
Enjoy!!
Thanks so much for the info, it did the trick! I already had it installed as a system app, but moving it to the priv-app folder made all the options show up.
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Thanks so much for the info, it did the trick! I already had it installed as a system app, but moving it to the priv-app folder made all the options show up.
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Glad it worked for you! I was stoked when the options appeared, lol.
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I was excited for these features too! They're convenient for calling people in the car without having to touch your phone. I usually have it plugged in so I can take advantage of the free streaming from T-mobile.
Worked perfectly!
I had tried several other methods to get this working, and this is the only thing that did.
Thanks!
I'll have to give this a try. Thanks.
? Can someone explain. Not sure what this is about. ?
Pp.
I dont see /system/priv-app/ in my galaxy s4, its running wicked rom 9.1, android 4.3
Thanks!!!! been trying to get this to work for a few days and now finally a guide on how to really fix it.
Works fine
Hello,
I've already Google Search as a system app (system/app-private/Velvet.apk) and the options are disabled on my Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G901F .
Thanks.
Stock ANK4 T-Mobile ROM deodexed by jovy23 and debloated by myself. Really nothing else to say about it. Check out jovy23's thread for what he's done.
Instructions: Wipe everything in recovery (shouldn't need to tell you to backup first) and flash the zip. Done.
Download: http://xfer.aokp.co/?developer=protekk&folder=trltetmo
Mirror: http://fzservers.com/trltetmo/Trltetmo_N910TUVU1ANK4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated.zip
Jovy23's original deodex:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...rom-n910tuvu1anj7-4-4-4-deodexed-ciq-t2915737
Nice! Thanks
It's been a long time , and seems like u changed carriers also ? Good to see your work again.
Cool
My Mobile Hotspot force closes upon enabling it. Can anyone confirm? Other than that, smooth like butter.
Can confirm. Hot spot FCs on trying to activate. Must've removed something necessary for it. Otherwise I love how light this rom is.
EDIT: I have jovy23's original rom on my phone. If anyone has any idea what app I'd have to reinstall to get the hotspot working again I'll grab it from there, put it into system/priv-app, change the permissions, and reboot to see if it works.
Ill fix up the hotspot today.
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Ill fix up the hotspot today.
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Thanks buddy.
EDIT: Does S-Health work for you guys? Also I think that if were keeping S-Health we should also keep Samsung Galaxy Apps since it's the only way to update it.
I really like this rom. Two things though. Can anyone tell me what files I need to restore to get the Samsung Browser working and the Smart Select for the S-Pen? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: So I figured out the Smart Select but I still need to restore the samsung browser.
EDIT 2: I figured out the browser as well.
Also, is there anyway to get the Samsung Account integrated? I would like to download the extra camera filters. I realize that this is a debloated ROM, but if anyone has a link to re-install some of Sammy's apps, that would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: Found a zip file. =)
Ya'll are killing me man! Pro_b tell me what files you need to restore those functions and wheres that zip file Murphy71984? BTW does S-Health work for you guys? Doesn't for me and I figure it's because of the Samsung Account stuff.
really slimmed down thats how phones should come out of the box + the weather widget. I want the weather widget back, tried installing the app from another rom but it does not work properly.
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Ya'll are killing me man! Pro_b tell me what files you need to restore those functions and wheres that zip file Murphy71984? BTW does S-Health work for you guys? Doesn't for me and I figure it's because of the Samsung Account stuff.
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http://www.dynamicrom.com/index.php/downloads/viewcategory/172-missing-apps
Flash in recovery, but do a backup first, that goes without saying.
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http://www.dynamicrom.com/index.php/downloads/viewcategory/172-missing-apps
Flash in recovery, but do a backup first, that goes without saying.
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Thanks for the link bro. I signed in and updated S-Health but it still crashes. Don't know whats up.
Digital_Cameltoe said:
Ya'll are killing me man! Pro_b tell me what files you need to restore those functions and wheres that zip file Murphy71984? BTW does S-Health work for you guys? Doesn't for me and I figure it's because of the Samsung Account stuff.
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I restored the files myself. I used good old fashioned google searching to figure out which files needed to be restored. But I'm glad the rom was built without them. I prefer how slim the rom is and what I wanted may not be what others wanted or needed.
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Digital_Cameltoe said:
Thanks for the link bro. I signed in and updated S-Health but it still crashes. Don't know whats up.
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I noticed that the dev of this rom also removed the libs along with the apps. You may need to find out if there're some missing lib files to s-health. At least that was the case when I added back the sbrowser.
How to re-enable smart select, the galaxy app store, tethering, and Samsung account.
This is how I got everything working. For smart select you grab Pinboard.apk from another rom (I grabbed everything from jovy23's original stock deodexed rom), place it in system/priv-app and change it's permissions to match the other apks there. I used ES file explorer for this with root explorer on and changing the system option to R/W (Tap on root explorer after turning it on to change this option). For the galaxy app store grab GalaxyApps_3xh.apk place it in the system/priv-app folder and change its permissions like before. Theres also a apk called SamsungAppsWidget_BannerStyle_common.apk which goes in system/app but I'm unsure if it's neccesary. If you are adding it just remember to change its permissions. For mobile Hotspot grab TetheringAutomation.apk and TetheringProvision.apk place them in system/app and change permissions. For the Samsung Account grab Samsungservice2_xxhdpi_RTL.apk place it in system/priv-app and change permissions. You are able to log in to the galaxy app store without this but it is necessary to get full access to your samsung accounts synching capabilities, like with s-health for example. Let me know if you need help with anything.
EDIT: Reboot after you've done everything!
Blame @ProTekk
Thanks man
Digital_Cameltoe said:
This is how I got everything working. For smart select you grab Pinboard.apk from another rom (I grabbed everything from jovy23's original stock deodexed rom), place it in system/priv-app and change it's permissions to match the other apks there. I used ES file explorer for this with root explorer on and changing the system option to R/W (Tap on root explorer after turning it on to change this option). For the galaxy app store grab GalaxyApps_3xh.apk place it in the system/priv-app folder and change its permissions like before. Theres also a apk called SamsungAppsWidget_BannerStyle_common.apk which goes in system/app but I'm unsure if it's neccesary. If you are adding it just remember to change its permissions. For mobile Hotspot grab TetheringAutomation.apk and TetheringProvision.apk place them in system/app and change permissions. For the Samsung Account grab Samsungservice2_xxhdpi_RTL.apk place it in system/priv-app and change permissions. You are able to log in to the galaxy app store without this but it is necessary to get full access to your samsung accounts synching capabilities, like with s-health for example. Let me know if you need help with anything.
EDIT: Reboot after you've done everything!
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Thanks, got Tethering working and Smart Select
Lol *****ing on tweeter and had to do it yourself. Nice work as always
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how i wish this would have work,did install ,did all wipes got boot loops, im on 5.1.1,i try to flash ank4 bootloader and moden odin kept failing,