Hello there,
I like to install custom audio such as new lock/unlock sounds, ringtones, etc to the /system/media/ui/ sub directories and every time I update CM10.1, they are gone and I have to transfer them again and set permissions. I was just wondering if there is a quick way to transfer them back without using root explorer and editing them one by one?
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Thawte
thawte said:
Hello there,
I like to install custom audio such as new lock/unlock sounds, ringtones, etc to the /system/media/ui/ sub directories and every time I update CM10.1, they are gone and I have to transfer them again and set permissions. I was just wondering if there is a quick way to transfer them back without using root explorer and editing them one by one?
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Thawte
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Not really as you should never restore system files. You could change them in the ROM itself before flashing it though. I believe it'd be faster on your pc than on your phone.
BWolf56 said:
Not really as you should never restore system files. You could change them in the ROM itself before flashing it though. I believe it'd be faster on your pc than on your phone.
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Ah ok, thank you for the insight. Are you talking about using a root explorer on the computer through the usb or was that in reference to patching the sound files into the rom zip? :highfive:
thawte said:
Ah ok, thank you for the insight. Are you talking about using a root explorer on the computer through the usb or was that in reference to patching the sound files into the rom zip? :highfive:
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You would have to use something like 7zip on your pc. And patching the sound files into the ROM zip.
BWolf56 said:
You would have to use something like 7zip on your pc. And patching the sound files into the ROM zip.
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Ok cool I have a copy of 7zip on the pc, had to get it since winzip is getting so bloated and slow plus not supporting a vast assortment of compressed files. Thank you
I have found a way to easily import the sound files after rom patching. I just built a flashable zip and included the files I wanted to replace or add.
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If I delete some unwanted APK's from the rom before flashing, do I need to re-sign the rom? Thanks in advance!
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zzelinka said:
If I delete some unwanted APK's from the rom before flashing, do I need to re-sign the rom? Thanks in advance!
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umm depends.. are u usin 7zip? also windows are ubuntu? either way just try it and if it doesnt work then toggle the signature thingy in clockwork, and you can use this to resign
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
You can also extract the Rom on your phone with Root Explorer or the equivalent, then go in and make your changes, then simply delete the two "cert" files, and the "manifest" file that are in the "Metainfo" folder.
Re-zip it using Root Explorer, and you'll be good to go.
(Of course, you'll have to have the unsigned zips allowed thing toggled in whichever recovery you're using...but this works the easiest, IMHO.)
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Thanks for all the responses! I use Calkulin's ROM, but still way too many apps on first boot. I hate going through TB and deleting all the unnecessary and unwanted apps. I'll try it and get back to y'all. Probably on the next update of Calkulin though...
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Just open in 7zip, remove what you want, and flash.
BigJPNut said:
Just open in 7zip, remove what you want, and flash.
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This is correct. Simple and easy and doesn't jack up anything up.
Hi there I need this for my Wonder can anyone upload or share.
Thanks in advance
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I'm looking for this .apk as well, I just updated to Kezraplane's Optimized Galaxy W Stock V2 and there is no email client, I know I could get one from the marketplace but the default client supports my hotmail accounts without any messing about.
Here you go. Hope it's the right one.
http://www.mediafire.com/?d8jn9tth1c7aaaf
Thanks fender90 but it doesn't work, just shows as Not Installed
It's the one I found in system/apps. EUR XXLA2 Stock ROM.
No idea why it isn't working.
thanks for trying anyway.
fender90 said:
It's the one I found in system/apps. EUR XXLA2 Stock ROM.
No idea why it isn't working.
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This Is a system app and has to be installed on the rom it self.
If not it just won't work.
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TuxBrothers said:
This Is a system app and has to be installed on the rom it self.
If not it just won't work.
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Due to a comment made about the .apk by KezraPlanes, who built the ROM I'm using, I'm sure that the installer can be obtained and will probably be installed using RzRecovery, I only asked on this thread to help the OP and myself get an answer.
Don't get me wrong i'm only trying to give you the correct answer ;-)
If apps not are in the ROM where they should be normally you have to flash them in the operating disc.
Another solution would be to copy the right files into the operating system.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465668
You'll probably find it there! Enjoy!
MiB1 said:
Thanks fender90 but it doesn't work, just shows as Not Installed
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You can't install the apk like you can with a user-level app, because this is a system app.
You need to copy the .apk (and the associated .odex file if there is one) directly to /system/app. To that you need to be root, and you need a root-capable file explorer which can re-mount the system partition as writeable. ES File Explorer on the market works fine - check the settings to re-mount the partition as writeable, then copy the file(s) to where they need to be
I believe you can also push the file into /system/app using adb, but that's probably more complicated and risky than using a file explorer on your device.
RadBFD said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465668
You'll probably find it there! Enjoy!
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Nice iam finding for that so long....
thank I very much.
I need it, too.
I have multiple .zips that I flash for inverted gapps and I was wondering was there anyway I could combine them into one flashable .zip file so I don't have to flash each one individually. I suspect it would take more than just putting all the .zips into one .zip, right?
Also, I'm on a mac. I can access a windows computer if necessary but it would be nice to do it all from my mac
Ngo93 said:
I suspect it would take more than just putting all the .zips into one .zip, right?
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Not really, no. Just unzip all your files, organize them all together ignoring duplicates, then re-zip.
LordButtersI said:
Not really, no. Just unzip all your files, organize them all together ignoring duplicates, then re-zip.
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When I unzip each .zip I get the folder that contains the data, META-INF and system folders inside. Where do I go from there? Do I compress all the separate folders into one .zip? I've never done this before so sorry for the seemingly obvious questions!
If they are all just apps from the system folder, simply take every apk out of each zip and place them in the system folder of one of the zips (using 7-zip) then flash it.
artvandelay440 said:
If they are all just apps from the system folder, simply take every apk out of each zip and place them in the system folder of one of the zips (using 7-zip) then flash it.
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I was thinking that but I was also wondering if the other files inside contributed to each individual apps theming of some sort. But thanks for the tip! I will try that on my next ROM flash
Ngo93 said:
I was thinking that but I was also wondering if the other files inside contributed to each individual apps theming of some sort. But thanks for the tip! I will try that on my next ROM flash
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The meta-inf folder tells it where to install and sets the proper permissions.
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artvandelay440 said:
The meta-inf folder tells it where to install and sets the proper permissions.
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Ah, thank you for clarifying
So, would it be possible to, in addition to customizing which apps load on flashing the "re-zipped" ROM, also add a kernel to be flashed along with the ROM all in one flash? Or would the kernel need to be baked into the from?
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So, would it be possible to, in addition to customizing which apps load on flashing the "re-zipped" ROM, also add a kernel to be flashed along with the ROM all in one flash? Or would the kernel need to be baked into the from?
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In theory this would be possible, but it would be more complicated then flagging a few system apps.
guys does anybody have a flashable file manager(via recovery)..
its very difficult to install FM from market after flashing a new ROM..
I don't know about installing from recovery but you can install .apk from your browser (no internet connection required).
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695345
search for aroma file manager on xda......although it is a file manager flashable via recovery bit it wont install any app
phishphinger said:
I don't know about installing from recovery but you can install .apk from your browser (no internet connection required).
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695345
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this method dosnt't work...
thanks for repliying..
Sorry about that
Next time, I'll test a suggestion before I recommend it.
installing an APK from your browser DOES work, as i have just done it. If you have an external SD card and depending where you apks are on there (I store mine in an apk folder) then you type in the address bar of the browser
file:///sdcard/apk/<filename>.apk and click Go
If it is not working ensure you have an external SD card or change the path accordingly for internal storage.
kantry123 said:
guys does anybody have a flashable file manager(via recovery)..
its very difficult to install FM from market after flashing a new ROM..
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I already have this as a flashable Add-On for WildChild:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652973
it worked
Tigger31337 said:
I already have this as a flashable Add-On for WildChild:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652973
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thank u so much buddy it really worked....!!!!
but can i replace any other app instead of bero file manger..?
kantry123 said:
thank u so much buddy it really worked....!!!!
but can i replace any other app instead of bero file manger..?
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Sure, which one do you want?
The reason I chose BeRo is because of its extremely tiny size.
BeRo should be used to browse your SD card and then install whatever app you need (including a full-featured file manager of your choice).
But if you want it bundled as a flash, that's no problem. Just say the word.
kantry123 said:
this method dosnt't work...
thanks for repliying..
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This method working fine dude don give up keep trying
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Tigger31337 said:
Sure, which one do you want?
The reason I chose BeRo is because of its extremely tiny size.
BeRo should be used to browse your SD card and then install whatever app you need (including a full-featured file manager of your choice).
But if you want it bundled as a flash, that's no problem. Just say the word.
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in my opinion if u use any other FM as bero is quiet ugly and dos'nt impress at all
and i wud prefer to use root explorer..as it have quiet gud features than any other..:good::good::good:
thanks for repliying as my most annoying prob was solved..!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1545165
Hope U can find help from this
or this one
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.app2zip&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwic2NkLmFwcDJ6aXAiXQ..
kantry123 said:
in my opinion if u use any other FM as bero is quiet ugly and dos'nt impress at all
and i wud prefer to use root explorer..as it have quiet gud features than any other..:good::good::good:
thanks for repliying as my most annoying prob was solved..!
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Okay, I agree that BeRo is ugly... but BeRo is the smallest FM I could find. The point of a flashable FM is just to get you enough convenience to read the files (and apps) on your SD card. From there, you would install your fave FM (e.g. Root Explorer or File Expert, etc.) and then delete BeRo as you see fit.
I can't provide Root Explorer as a flashable zip because it is commercial software. I do a lot, but I won't do that.
I am having trouble finding and deleting the sound file that "chirps" or "beeps" when I touch an area to focus on my camera. Auto-focus and shutter sound have been removed such as shutter.ogg, shutter_multiple.ogg, Auto_focus.ogg and Auto_focus_error.ogg and some other camera related .ogg.
I tried playing every file under system/media/ui or ringtones or notifications or alarms in Root Explorer to see if I can hear that exact sound. Could not find it. It's gotta be somewhere right?
Is anyone else experiencing this issue?
The easier way to do it would have been to simply edit the features.xml file to turn on the shutter sound menu button in your camera app. It is there, but turned off by Sprint by default. Turning it off from your camera disabled both sounds, and you can turn it back on later, if you like. Here's a link:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=189791
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omgitsspooky said:
I am having trouble finding and deleting the sound file that "chirps" or "beeps" when I touch an area to focus on my camera. Auto-focus and shutter sound have been removed such as shutter.ogg, shutter_multiple.ogg, Auto_focus.ogg and Auto_focus_error.ogg and some other camera related .ogg.
I tried playing every file under system/media/ui or ringtones or notifications or alarms in Root Explorer to see if I can hear that exact sound. Could not find it. It's gotta be somewhere right?
Is anyone else experiencing this issue?
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The focus chirp is actually built into the SamsungCamera.apk. Its not controlled by the feature.xml file or included with the other audio in the system/media folder. As far as I know the only way to silence it is to decompile the apk and remove the sounds in the /res/raw/ directory
billard412 said:
The focus chirp is actually built into the SamsungCamera.apk. Its not controlled by the feature.xml file or included with the other audio in the system/media folder. As far as I know the only way to silence it is to decompile the apk and remove the sounds in the /res/raw/ directory
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Ok, I found the culprit. It's the autofocus_ok.ogg under SamsungCamera.apk/res/raw
Is it safe to delete this? Or do I have to decompile (not sure how to do this)?
omgitsspooky said:
Ok, I found the culprit. It's the autofocus_ok.ogg under SamsungCamera.apk/res/raw
Is it safe to delete this? Or do I have to decompile (not sure how to do this)?
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I can't say for sure due to the fact that the camera is odexed but u should be able to extract the apk like a zip, remove the files and zip it back up. (Then change .zip to .apk) and replace it
billard412 said:
I can't say for sure due to the fact that the camera is odexed but u should be able to extract the apk like a zip, remove the files and zip it back up. (Then change .zip to .apk) and replace it
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Sorry, I'm not sure how to do this. Is this all done on root explorer? Because I can't find these files when I plug it into my computer.
Ok, I extracted the apk, deleted that file, zipped it back up and moved it to where the original SamsungCamera.apk deleting the old .apk.
Now it won't install the camera. lol
After installing, it says Application not installed. Help?
omgitsspooky said:
Sorry, I'm not sure how to do this. Is this all done on root explorer? Because I can't find these files when I plug it into my computer.
Ok, I extracted the apk, deleted that file, zipped it back up and moved it to where the original SamsungCamera.apk deleting the old .apk.
Now it won't install the camera. lol
After installing, it says Application not installed. Help?
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I was probably right about it being odexed. Are you on stock?
billard412 said:
I was probably right about it being odexed. Are you on stock?
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Yes. Just rooted.
There was also a samsungcamera.odex file I think?
Anyways, I'm unrooting my phone now and will root back.
omgitsspooky said:
Yes. Just rooted.
There was also a samsungcamera.odex file I think?
Anyways, I'm unrooting my phone now and will root back.
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You don't have to do that. Give me a few I gotta fix for u. Just delete the odex file and I'll give u a deodexed can with the sound files removed
billard412 said:
You don't have to do that. Give me a few I gotta fix for u. Just delete the odex file and I'll give u a deodexed can with the sound files removed
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Ok, cool.
omgitsspooky said:
Ok, cool.
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Flash this in custom recovery
http://db.tt/F3bQIAt1
billard412 said:
Flash this in custom recovery
http://db.tt/F3bQIAt1
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So after deleting the .odex file, I flashed it using CWM and it freezes when I try to open the camera app. Also, I checked the .apk in Root Explorer and it seems like a bunch of files were missing. I didn't even see the res or raw file. Thanks but I guess I'll have to deal with it.