Hi guys,
I tried the Google Now feature for ICS and it was okay but laggy and I can't stand anything laggy, despite it's awesomeness. I really need to uninstall it and replace it with the regular Google Search. Does anyone know how to do this?
Thanks in advance,
-M
You should have made a backup, it's mentioned hundreds of times in that thread.
Do you have the original GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk?
First come smiles. Then come lies. Last is gunfire.
Yes, I do.
-M
No problem then. All you gotta do is replace the theoso apk that you renamed quick search box and put the original file back in /system/app. Don't think you have to change permissions or anything.
tranceph0rmer said:
No problem then. All you gotta do is replace the theoso apk that you renamed quick search box and put the original file back in /system/app. Don't think you have to change permissions or anything.
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I did it this way. Same thing, Google now is way too laggy, and when i want to search, i want to search now.
If you renamed the original search from .apk to .bak, then you just have to rename it and install it right from the system/app folder. Make sure you uninstall Google now first.
tranceph0rmer said:
No problem then. All you gotta do is replace the theoso apk that you renamed quick search box and put the original file back in /system/app. Don't think you have to change permissions or anything.
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Didn't work. I still have the Google Now menu when I open Search.
-M
AnotherHTCOneVUser said:
Didn't work. I still have the Google Now menu when I open Search.
-M
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If you've still got Google now, then that means that the velvet.apk hasn't been replaced....
Are you sure you replaced it with the original file? With proper case sensitive letters?
First come smiles. Then come lies. Last is gunfire.
tranceph0rmer said:
If you've still got Google now, then that means that the velvet.apk hasn't been replaced....
Are you sure you replaced it with the original file? With proper case sensitive letters?
First come smiles. Then come lies. Last is gunfire.
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Yes
MonsterNo7 said:
I did it this way. Same thing, Google now is way too laggy, and when i want to search, i want to search now.
If you renamed the original search from .apk to .bak, then you just have to rename it and install it right from the system/app folder. Make sure you uninstall Google now first.
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How do I uninstall Google Now?
EDIT: I got an error when trying to install the GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk. It said "Application not installed. An existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed." Please help.
-M
AnotherHTCOneVUser said:
How do I uninstall Google Now?
EDIT: I got an error when trying to install the GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk. It said "Application not installed. An existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed." Please help.
-M
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Go into apps and uninstall Search. That's what it shows up as. It'll have the light blue Google now icon. Did you rename the original googlequicksearchbox apk, or did you delete it?
MonsterNo7 said:
Go into apps and uninstall Search. That's what it shows up as. It'll have the light blue Google now icon. Did you rename the original googlequicksearchbox apk, or did you delete it?
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Since he's probably pushed it to /system/app, the uninstall option won't show up.
AnotherHTCOneVUser said:
How do I uninstall Google Now?
EDIT: I got an error when trying to install the GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk. It said "Application not installed. An existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed." Please help.
-M
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Just mount the explorer app as r/w and delete the app from /system/app
Make sure you're deleting the velvet.apk that you renamed and not the original one..
First come smiles. Then come lies. Last is gunfire.
MonsterNo7 said:
Go into apps and uninstall Search. That's what it shows up as. It'll have the light blue Google now icon. Did you rename the original googlequicksearchbox apk, or did you delete it?
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I deleted the Velvet.apk but the original didn't install.
-M
If you're really desperate to get your search back, you could just reflash the ROM you are using currently.
Just don't wipe anything and your data should stay intact.
First come smiles. Then come lies. Last is gunfire.
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How can I remove some of the stock apps from JPK, SGStools seems to be able to remove the bulk of them but apps like latitude,places,navigation,maps,voice search and ect are still left over.. is this possible to remove ?
Either do it manually
rm /system/app/name.apk
rm /system/app/name.odex
pm uninstall <package name>
or
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EarlZ said:
How can I remove some of the stock apps from JPK, SGStools seems to be able to remove the bulk of them but apps like latitude,places,navigation,maps,voice search and ect are still left over.. is this possible to remove ?
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Try root explorer (new version, just out on market). And there is topic about removing stuff, Im sure it describes other options.
Here is the link for the apps you can remove: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=712546
As dupel has said, download root explorer from the market, it's a great app for rooted users.
Daneshm90 said:
Either do it manually
rm /system/app/name.apk
rm /system/app/name.odex
pm uninstall <package name>
or
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Why do you need the third line?
itaykoren said:
Why do you need the third line?
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It uninstalls the package and removes traces of the app from your phone.
So if u just delete the apk/odex, ur app will still exist in /data/data and packages.xml and its dex will probably still exist as well in dalvik-cache.
In windows terms, its like deleting the program from C:\Program Files vs uninstalling it. That example will either make it clear or confuse u even more
Edit : That is why i wrote that app, doing it manually everytime u flashed a rom is very time consuming lol (im referring to my htc magic where i'd flash cm nightly's everyday )
Thanks for the quick reply.
Does that also apply when unrooting? (when I unrooted, I deleted the superuser.apk, and don't recall I uninstalled any package).
In addition, how do I know the name of the package?
Is it always identical to the .apk?
And a general question: Isn't it more logical to do the third line first, then the other two? Does it matter?
itaykoren said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
Does that also apply when unrooting? (when I unrooted, I deleted the superuser.apk, and don't recall I uninstalled any package).
In addition, how do I know the name of the package?
Is it always identical to the .apk?
And a general question: Isn't it more logical to do the third line first, then the other two? Does it matter?
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The apk must be accessible (permission wise) in order to run the uninstall command and getting a "successful" in return. When u do so on a system app, it cannot delete the apk hence it returns a "unsuccessful". Hence u need to delete the apk/odex first, then run that command in order to get a "success" message.
The name of the package can be found in 2 ways :
Look inside the /data/data folder for folder names that resonate with that of the apk or u can make out which package name it is (sometimes not so obvious).
Open the apk, look inside the manifest for the package name or just look at the folder structure.
Behind the scenes thats what my app does, goes inside the apk, looks for the package name, hence when u tap on the item, it deletes the apk and presents you with the uninstall dialog where you uninstall the app like a regular app.
Thanks again for your swift reply.
This app of yours sounds interesting...
Tell me, if I don't do the third line, or I do it but I do not remove all the relevant packages (if there may be more than one) then will the icon of the app still be visible? Will it FC when I try to open it? Or will the icon not appear?
itaykoren said:
Thanks again for your swift reply.
This app of yours sounds interesting...
Tell me, if I don't do the third line, or I do it but I do not remove all the relevant packages (if there may be more than one) then will the icon of the app still be visible? Will it FC when I try to open it? Or will the icon not appear?
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No it won't show up, but future revisions might cause trouble (sometimes)
You can always go through ur /data/data folder and find a folder name that resonates that of an apk u deleted and then run the pm uninstall command on it.
I installed BBC iPlayer(dont ask me why ) from the market - and now it just wont go away. Uninstalling leads to "Uninstall failed"(Avinstallationen misslyckades). Tried forced stop, cleaning data, empty cache...
Any idea how to force removal of this program?
Very glad for help!
/Scrammy
If you are rooted, go to the data/app folder and delete the file called bbc.iplayer.android-1.apk. Then reboot.
isnt there
nobnut said:
If you are rooted, go to the data/app folder and delete the file called bbc.iplayer.android-1.apk. Then reboot.
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Strange thing though - it isnt there. i dod however found a folder in data\data named bbc.iplayer.android
safe to remove? *update* i removed it. Its still in my app drawer!
Thanks for your help!
Scrammy said:
Strange thing though - it isnt there. i dod however found a folder in data\data named bbc.iplayer.android
safe to remove? *update* i removed it. Its still in my app drawer!
Thanks for your help!
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Weird. Mine is installed in data/app. Maybe that's why you can't uninstall it, if it thinks it is a system file. Are you rooted, if so, you could try Titanium backup to remove. failing that... go for it, it shouldn't harm your system to manually delete that app. Just make sure it has the same name as the one I posted above.
UK phones come with it pre-installed so it might be in the system/app folder (need root explorer).
There's your answer then. Thanks for the info artesea.
Solved!
nobnut said:
Weird. Mine is installed in data/app. Maybe that's why you can't uninstall it, if it thinks it is a system file. Are you rooted, if so, you could try Titanium backup to remove. failing that... go for it, it shouldn't harm your system to manually delete that app. Just make sure it has the same name as the one I posted above.
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Dindnt even show up in titanium backup at first - after reboot it did - removed it.
Thanks alot man! Extremely fast answer
I like to try similar apps side by side.
For example, I would like to try different camera apps in my phone.
How can I use an apk file of camera extracted from a different ROM and install in my current ROM without removing the stock app.
I tried to push an apk from another ROM to the /system/app folder with appropriate permissions. This did not work. I got an FC.
Is there a way I can accomplish this without much changes?
You have to push it to that folder, but also set the permissions. This is also depending on if it's not tied into the framework. I'm on my phone so I can't dig around right now.
Edit: after changing permissions to 644, reboot.
PonsAsinorem said:
You have to push it to that folder, but also set the permissions. This is also depending on if it's not tied into the framework. I'm on my phone so I can't dig around right now.
Edit: after changing permissions to 644, reboot.
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thanks for your advice.
What I am trying to do is make an apk I can push or install which would act like an independent application so that I can still keep the stock application.
meazz1 said:
thanks for your advice.
What I am trying to do is make an apk I can push or install which would act like an independent application so that I can still keep the stock application.
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As long as they're not named the same, so that you're new one won't overwrite the original. You can have multiple apps in the app drawer with the same name. Make a nandroid and give it a shot.
PonsAsinorem said:
As long as they're not named the same, so that you're new one won't overwrite the original. You can have multiple apps in the app drawer with the same name. Make a nandroid and give it a shot.
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what name are you referring to? Is it the "camera.apk" or "HTCCamera.apk" name or something within the .apk file.
can you give me a hint?
meazz1 said:
what name are you referring to? Is it the "camera.apk" or "HTCCamera.apk" name or something within the .apk file.
can you give me a hint?
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The .apk name that gets pushed to the system app folder. Example, I run CM7. There is an app called Camera.apk which I don't really like, so I push MiuiCamera.apk to that folder, set the permissions and reboot. Now in my app drawer, there are two Cameras with different icons, (I usually wind up removing the stock Camera.apk).
If the new camera I used was named Camera.apk as well, it would just overwrite the original camera, replacing it, which is something you said you didn't want.
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.
guimialfaro said:
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.
pepxl said:
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.
pepxl said:
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....
rodeo_calling said:
Hope this helps
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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?
Kumabjorn said:
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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One of the biggest complaint I have with the Samsung keyboard is that it does not have auto correct and it drives me nuts when I type. I know I can d/l another keyboard but I happen to love the samsung keyboard with that exception. So after some googling, I found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2101338
I really want to try but I do not see anywhere (I searched also) if this will work for the t-mobile version. Has anyone tried this before?
safeplayer22 said:
One of the biggest complaint I have with the Samsung keyboard is that it does not have auto correct and it drives me nuts when I type. I know I can d/l another keyboard but I happen to love the samsung keyboard with that exception. So after some googling, I found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2101338
I really want to try but I do not see anywhere (I searched also) if this will work for the t-mobile version. Has anyone tried this before?
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I tried it. Stuck at Samsung boot screen. Had to restore from back up.
Sucks, they have this for Sprint and Verizon.
Hope someone fixes this
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Sure. I took a look and replicated the smali edits using the UVALL4 SamsungIME.apk.
All credit goes to Adryn and those he kanged it from
Flash this and you should be all set.
md5: EF529E56018EECE84362F20AD6FF80FB
dwitherell said:
Sure. I took a look and replicated the smali edits using the UVALL4 SamsungIME.apk.
All credit goes to Adryn and those he kanged it from
Flash this and you should be all set.
md5: EF529E56018EECE84362F20AD6FF80FB
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Confirmed working on XXDLL7. Thanks so much for this mod!
dwitherell said:
Sure. I took a look and replicated the smali edits using the UVALL4 SamsungIME.apk.
All credit goes to Adryn and those he kanged it from
Flash this and you should be all set.
md5: EF529E56018EECE84362F20AD6FF80FB
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I know you said to flash this, but can I simply push the apk using es explorer and changing the permissions?
safeplayer22 said:
I know you said to flash this, but can I simply push the apk using es explorer and changing the permissions?
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Yessir
safeplayer22 said:
I know you said to flash this, but can I simply push the apk using es explorer and changing the permissions?
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What steps would you take to change the permissions so we can install the apk with es explorer?
As you may guess, when I try to straight install it with es explorer, I get a message stating "Application not installed".
Thanks.
Dawgneck said:
What steps would you take to change the permissions so we can install the apk with es explorer?
As you may guess, when I try to straight install it with es explorer, I get a message stating "Application not installed".
Thanks.
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You need to push it to /system/app. Permissions for items there tend to be 644 or rw-r--r--
Dawgneck said:
What steps would you take to change the permissions so we can install the apk with es explorer?
As you may guess, when I try to straight install it with es explorer, I get a message stating "Application not installed".
Thanks.
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You don't actually install the APK. First, make sure you save a copy of the original "SamsungIME.apk". then extract the APK from the zip file. copy and paste the apk into /system/apps, it'll replace the original file. Once you pasted the apk, long press the apk file and you should be able to change permissions to: rw-r-r, then reboot the phone.
Just remember, you must be rooted in order to change system files.