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Removing an app from a theme?

Hi all,
I have a theme eg. Lite Pro theme that I want to get rid of the Launcher Pro in it. If I use the launcher pro in the theme, it stops me from downloading updates as they fail to install.
I'd like to remove the launcher pro and install it manually but want everything else in the theme.
If I simply remove it from the zip file in the /system/app directory of the zip, I end up with a crap load of errors when the theme loads after a boot.
If I want to add or remove an app, do I have to modify any files, or change anything else before I install the update.zip?
Any help would be appreciated.
Edit: I'm having a hell of a time getting rid of Launcher Pro from this theme.. I must be doing something wrong.
I've tried removing the .apk from the zip file - Failed
I've tried using ZipSigner 1.1 to recreate and sign the update.zip - Update.zip is flashable but when the SGS boots up, I get a crapload of errors.. It's almost as though it's looking for something that is no longer there.. eg. perhaps something in the framework is looking for launcherpro. What can I modify to say don't look for it?
Any help would really be appreciated.
If anyone is feeling really generous can you create a workable update.zip of the the LitePro theme but WITHOUT launcher pro or point me in the right direction?
Thanks heaps.

I'm not a user of the international variant, just here to look for a theme to port but on my epic I can use the sdx app remover (not sure if its compatible with sgs) or you can use root explorer the go to system» app» find launcher pro delete it and then install your own version like usual
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gtuansdiamm said:
I'm not a user of the international variant, just here to look for a theme to port but on my epic I can use the sdx app remover (not sure if its compatible with sgs) or you can use root explorer the go to system» app» find launcher pro delete it and then install your own version like usual
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Thanks for that.. I've been playing around and I think I've got other issues because now it's giving me problems with the original theme. I'll have to experiment further but you're suggestion to remove the app using root explorer would probably work well. I was just hoping to work it out the long winded way as I'd like to create some of my own update.zips soon. Having said that.. I'll go down the root explorer route for now.
Thanks again.

[Q] I want some apps back

Hi, Im currently using Bobaridier v1.3 but when i changed from 1.2 to 1.3 the developer removed the original email app along with googles and also removed the Microbes live wallpaper which i love.
I would like to know if there is a way for me to extract those apps from the old 1.2V. I tried restoring the Microbes wallpaper with TB but it failed. I also tries installing a dump from the nexus and it gives me a parsing package error.
Like i said id like the original email app from samsung since i hate the AOSP looks and interface.. Thanks

I think i will be going back to v1.2 and then trying to see if i can do a backup of the email app and restore it in v1.3 if not is there any good apps for email that have a similarity to the stock app? I hate the grey color in this AOSP.

I used to get the errors installing MicrobesLWP. easiest way to get it installed is just push to the apps folder.
Actually pushing everything to the right apps folder always worked for me.
Edit;
http://db.tt/6S1mZ48U (email.apk)
http://db.tt/cTF3DoJP (Microbesgl.apk)
Move those with root explorer or somesuch to /system/app should work
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whatmonster said:
I used to get the errors installing MicrobesLWP. easiest way to get it installed is just push to the apps folder.
Actually pushing everything to the right apps folder always worked for me.
Move those with root explorer or somesuch to /system/app should work
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THANK YOU!!! yes worked perfectly, did just like you told me copied files straight to app folder and walaaa got the microbes wallpaper back and email app.

Is this possible?

Hey I'm wondering if its possible to get the CM9/AOKP contacts/dialer working on a non CM9/AOKP rom? I'm getting fed up with AOKP, but I don't wanna ditch the beautiful ICS contacts look. I love the huge contact photos. Just wondering if I could take the contacts file from my current rom and push it in another rom without bricking the phone.
Thanks

Pushing it shouldn't brick you in any case, but you might get fc's. Just change the original to contacts.bak and push the one you want. Remember to change permissions and reboot. If it doest work, then you can just delete it and rename the original back and reboot.
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When you say change permissions do you just me hit up cwm and fix permissions?

Use a root browser like root explore or rom toolbox and long press on app and choose permissions. Change it to match other apps in system/app and reboot
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killaphatboy said:
Use a root browser like root explore or rom toolbox and long press on app and choose permissions. Change it to match other apps in system/app and reboot
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Thanks. I'll try it out

Ok. Let me know if it works
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No dice

How do I reinstall...

Root programs that I've uninstalled via root uninstaller?
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Can you elaborate a bit more?
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slick_rick said:
Can you elaborate a bit more?
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I've removed some programs through root uninstaller. Such as gmail. I didn't make backups.
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Probably have to wipe data and reinstall roms or try flashing a Gapps package.
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some apps, such as gmail, can be downloaded from the market. For others have you tried pulling the apks from your rom.zip and placing them in /system/app?

While it is normally fine to remove certain system apps (I routinely strip down every rom I install of certain apps), getting them back can be a pain sometimes if you're not sure how to do it. Another way to achieve the same goal is to 'freeze' all the apps you don't want to use. They won't show in the app list and they won't run in the background but they will still be there if you ever need them.
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I would wipe data if it doesn't work reflash the rom.

Some of the stuff you may have removed may be best resolved by reflashing the build that you're using. For example, I use Gmail and another mail app, no need for Exchange or the stock email. I used to not back these up so when I actually needed to test something it was off to ODIN my phone again . Now I use TB and back it up before I remove it.

This is very simple to fix. It should never be a pain to accomplish either.
1: Find the apps you want to restore in the rom you flashed (if you don't have the original .zip, download it or a similar rom). Use 7zip or WinRAR to open the rom file.
2. Copy the apps you want to your sdcard.
3. Use Root Explorer or similar app to move or copy the apps to /system/app (you will need to make sure your file explorer can mount the /system in rw)
4. Reboot and enjoy
Basically you just want to pull the apps from a copy or the rom you flashed or a similar one (ICS>ICS GB>GB). Then move those apps to /system/app and reboot. The phone will reinstall them when it boots back up.

Samsung keyboard (AxT9IME.apk) not installing back on my phone.

I'm on Juggs 5.0 and I tried pushing a themed version of the Samsung keyboard app (AxT9IME.apk) into my phone but it would not install. I tried pushing the stock one back but it would not install either. The apk file is present in my system/app folder but it just doesn't run or shows up on application settings or TB. I had a backup on TB but when I tried to restore the app TB just freezes as is restoring the app. WTF! I've tried using a apk manager to install it and nothing. I've tried wiping cache, dalvik, and fixing permissions then rebooting and nothing.Running out of ideas on what to do. Help please cuz that's hands down the best keyboard IMHO. Thx ahead.
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Change the current keyboard to something like keyboard.apko
Then push the new one using rootexp change the permission to rw-r-r then reboot. It should install automatically if not press install then reboot the phone.
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shankar10 said:
Change the current keyboard to something like keyboard.apko
Then push the new one using rootexp change the permission to rw-r-r then reboot. It should install automatically if not press install then reboot the phone.
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Yeah I tried that also, including deleting completely both of my other keyboards apk files and just leaving the Samsung one but still when you select input method the Samsung keyboard shows missing even thought the apk file in in the system/app folder....but thx anyways homie.
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Wow...Am I the only one who had this problem?

**** it! I give up. Ain't gonna reflash...I found a good alternative... Thumb Keyboard...its very customizable to your needs so Im gonna roll with it. Thx for everyones help
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well make sure you're not grabbing an odex file of it. Because its misleading if you're just pushing apk without knowing its a deodex one. If anyone get that?

noodles2224 said:
well make sure you're not grabbing an odex file of it. Because its misleading if you're just pushing apk without knowing its a deodex one. If anyone get that?
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The apks I used to try to reinstall the Samsung keyboard were from the Juggs Rom itself and from two other themes made for Juggs 5.0 (Kobalt and Bad Blue) so yeah they should of worked but all three fail to install. Its something from my phone. I think I'm missing a app that the keyboard depends on but I'm not sure. Thx anyways homie
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Check and see if you have samsungkeypad.apk too.. or something like that

noodles2224 said:
Check and see if you have samsungkeypad.apk too.. or something like that
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K...Im not sure what you mean...when you view the Samsung keyboard app via a app manager lets say thru Titanium Backup it is labeled Samsung Keypad 2.3.5 but the actual apk file is labeled AxT9IME.apk just like the Android keyboard app's apk file is labeled latinIME.apk...There is no Samsungkeypad.apk.
The apk file IS present in my System/App folder but its not installed nor it installs when I try to do it. I know I done did something cuz I had it working and then one day when I wanted to type something I noticed the Android keyboard was showing and when I try to edit the input method the Samsung keypad was missing. I don't know WTF I did.