I'm trying to switch to AOKP from CM10 to test it out and am wondering if I am able to restore trebuchet on AOKP? I have titanium backup and have a backup of trebuchet but restoring all my data doesn't seem to get it to restore the launcher.
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You will have to extract the apk from Cm10 rom zip using a root file manager (root explorer is what I use) then manually install on aokp. Launcher apk is in system/app section of cm10 rom zip.
When you go to Cm10 rom zip on your sdcard using a root file manager push on it quick once then hit system, then select app and Look for launcher and long press it, hit 'extract' then 'go to extracted' then press on laucher apk once quick like .. If you have 'unknown sources' checked in settings should propt for install. Just select install..should work for you.
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How do you get an apps .apk file off of a rom to restore it on another rom. Some of my app i like are not inthe market anymore and i have them on an old Nandroid i have. THANKS IN ADVANCE
If it's installed as a user app on the ROM, restore the ROM, then navigate to /data/app and copy it, then paste it to your sd card, that would be the easiest and safest way with a good file explorer like ES,Astro,Root Explorer etc.
ok i didnt look there but its just acouple of apps i had and they aint in the market so i thought i would ask here before i gave up thanks man
You can just use 7zip from your PC and either go to system/ app or data/ app depending on where the apps your looking for are on the ROM and copy them to your sd and install them with a file manager.
Thats if they will work with your new ROM not all apps work on all ROMs I don't think I've tried this with a few and some work and some don't.
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Hi,
I have some applications I want to save, I mean the APK file.
But I find them only on the android market, and doesn't see how to save the .apk file on my disk (for future use for example).
Do you know if the apk file is stored somewhere in the phone ?
Thanks
Is your phone rooted? It makes a difference. If not rooted you can use mybackup from the market to backup the apps. Never tried it and I am guessing it won't backup paid apps and only free versions. But it might.
If your phone is rooted you can find your apps in the data/app/ folder.
Once you have installed the App, look in /cache/download. Most apks will be in there.
You don't need rooted phone to save (backup) apk's. Just use MyPhoneExplorer which has the function to backup all installed programs (apk's) to computer (also backups SMSes, contacts, etc)
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yes, the phone is rooted.
I checked with Estrong explorer in the folders data and cache and there's nothing ...
The idea is to keep the apk files somewhere when they are not directly available on the net, only using the android market.
Back them up on titanium backup then when you want them again just restore them using titanium again, you can restore them fresh or with your old settings, hasn't failed me yet
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Back them up on titanium backup then when you want them again just restore them using titanium again, you can restore them fresh or with your old settings, hasn't failed me yet
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Works for me too.
jean019 said:
yes, the phone is rooted.
I checked with Estrong explorer in the folders data and cache and there's nothing ...
The idea is to keep the apk files somewhere when they are not directly available on the net, only using the android market.
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Look in data/app as I said. This is the location of all user installed apks. Unless you are using a ROM that uses a different location. Only familiar with sense builds myself. Or use a program that can backup apps. There were 3 mentioned in this thread.
apk with a manager go to system / app. they should be, and extract and save hello
Data/app or system/app?
Confused.
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Data/app or system/app?
Confused.
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Either or, depending on what you're after. Apps you've installed (e.g. from the market) will be in /data/app, system apps (e.g Sense and the apps bundled with it) will be in /system/app.
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If the directories/files are not there then check that ES file explorer is configured to show hidden files.
Jon
For unrooted devices, using ES File Explorer:
1. Open ES File Explorer
2. Press Menu >> Manager >> App Manager
3. Long press the application and then press Backup
4. .apk file will be saved to /sdcard/backups/app/
Hello, I would like to replace some app (in the 'app') in the zip of my cyano 213 nightly, just downloaded.
I would like to replace ADWLauncher.apk with the version EX or with Go Launcher EX, RomManager.apk with the premium version and then recompress.
I wanted to know if I can, if I keep the same name that is already in the rom or can change, if I can put other apps that are not included, such as Titanium or MyBackup ..
leodis said:
Hello, I would like to replace some app (in the 'app') in the zip of my cyano 213 nightly, just downloaded.
I would like to replace ADWLauncher.apk with the version EX or with Go Launcher EX, RomManager.apk with the premium version and then recompress.
I wanted to know if I can, if I keep the same name that is already in the rom or can change, if I can put other apps that are not included, such as Titanium or MyBackup ..
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The DSIXDA kitchen is your freind. Get that and play about with it. And get used to it whilst doing that.
You can also if you have Linux running on your computer, use "Ark" to open the file without unzipping it and then remove the apps you don't want and then add your own apk's.
I do this on every nightly I upgrade,my method is effective. Download rom.zip to PC. Extract files and go into system, apps. Delete the apks you don't want and copy the ones you do into the folder. Then I rezip the extracted files back into the exact same name making sure not to include original zip folder and put on sdcard and flash as normal. Regards Slymobi.
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I'm running Calkins deodexed ICS Fd02 ROM and I'm trying to install a transparent google search bar and transparent face book widget for my home page. I have root explorer and ES file pro and i can push the app into the system folder but when i try to install it in the system folder it starts to install but then at the ends it says did not install. Can someone help me out with this? When i overwrote the google quick search box apk it disappeared from the widgets tray. Now i have no google search bar widget at all and i really don't wanna do a restore over that. Help its personal now. I've al ready made the permissions the same. Maybe there's a way to push it with CWM?
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I'm running Calkins deodexed ICS Fd02 ROM and I'm trying to install a transparent google search bar and transparent face book widget for my home page. I have root explorer and ES file pro and i can push the app into the system folder but when i try to install it in the system folder it starts to install but then at the ends it says did not install. Can someone help me out with this? When i overwrote the google quick search box apk it disappeared from the widgets tray. Now i have no google search bar widget at all and i really don't wanna do a restore over that. Help its personal now. I've al ready made the permissions the same. Maybe there's a way to push it with CWM?
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Google search is a part of google framework service. So, clear the data/cache for both apps after you place the google search app into /system/app folder. Reboot your phone. Once after you place the google search app into /system/app folder, you need to check the permission is same as other apps in /system/app folder.
When you push a system app, you don't need to install it, just set the permissions right and reboot. Did you use a deodexed apk?
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Well that doesn't work. Permissions are set right. I've rebooted. Just doesn't show up in the widgets tray or in the system applications list. Its in the system/app folder but its like its not installed on the system. I've cleared all the cashes several times and rebooted several times. Is there any way to flash it or manually install it?
I posted this because surprisingly I have not seen this post for our nexus 4. Thank this awesome guy from xda for creating this for all devices!!! Here's the link to his post and also here's some snapshots
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143860
Oh if you didn't know you can pinch to zoom to do this awesome zoom effect. Try it out!! You have to flash through twrp or cwm. It will install the xperia launcher as well so if you want that aligned perfectly you have to edit your build prop. How to do that?
Easy!!
1st download es file explorer (its free)
2nd when you open es file explorer hit the menu key and tap settings
3rd scroll all the way down and click root settings and check all the boxes.
Now that you've done that, hit back until you get to a sign that pops up and says "press again to exit" then don't exit obviously.. You've just got full access to your files!! Meaning be careful which system files you touch! You only need to modify one. Trust me. It sounds hard but is a lot less complicated. Simply navigate to system/ then go all the way down to build.prop. simply tap on it and click es note editor. Then locate " ro.sf.lcd_density=320" then simply change the 320 to 340 and save. It will automatically create a back up build prop for you. Here's where you really need to watch out. Make sure after your done editing and saving your build.prop you TAP AND HOLD build.prop and scroll all the way down to properties and tap it. Then tap change and check all the boxes on the left and below write tap the top middle box. If your confused I posted a pic below... What your are doing here is setting permission to the file you just modified. Then now that you just set permission your good to reboot!!! After you reboot you just flash jb gapps and clear cache and dalvik cache. And your launcher is perfectly set. If you did not fix permissions the way the pic looks you won't boot up at all you'll only be able to fastboot. That's why I say its important to follow step by step. Also the reason I say flash gapps is because if you don't you won't be able to install certain apps in the play store (it'll say device not compatible). No more misaligned launcher!! If your don't like the launcher simply use titanium backup to remove it or search through file explorer. Bye all!!
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If I remember from the Nexus 7 forums correctly, changing your build prop will cause future Android update to fail during installation. This looks awesome though.
It may cause problems with installation with modified changes
But that would just require you to go back to stock with our recovery tool. I never update my ROM straight through a custom rom. Or simply use your "back up build.prop" that I mentioned es explorer does automatically for you and rename that back up back to build.prop then delete modified build.prop. Of course always make sure you set your permissions even on the back up !
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