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[Q] My app location

Hi all
I've installed an application I've written and it works perfectly on the device..the problem is..where can I find the apk on the device? what's the location?
thanks in advance for the answers

Root -> System -> app
Use OI File Manager.

Mr_JMM said:
Root -> System -> app
Use OI File Manager.
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uhm so I need a rooted device to access this, right? there's no other way?

Sorry, my bad.
I didn't mean you need to root the phone. I meant starting from the directory root.
Using OI File Manager, tap on the home icon "A house" then tap system folder then app folder (should be first).

the apk is stored in /data/app/, app data is stored in /data/data/

Mr_JMM said:
Sorry, my bad.
I didn't mean you need to root the phone. I meant starting from the directory root.
Using OI File Manager, tap on the home icon "A house" then tap system folder then app folder (should be first).
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you need root to view any folders in /system

AndroHero said:
you need root to view any folders in /system
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Cheers. I root phones as soon as I get them so I forget what can and can't be done without it.

AndroHero said:
you need root to view any folders in /system
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can I do something with adb even if I haven't root?

Salv0 said:
can I do something with adb even if I haven't root?
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no only superusers have r/w permission to /system, without root only android system has read permission and no one has write permission lol

Salv0 said:
can I do something with adb even if I haven't root?
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did you look in /data/app/ like i said? it shouldnt be in /system unless you put it there

AndroHero said:
did you look in /data/app/ like i said? it shouldnt be in /system unless you put it there
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It says empty folder

Accidentally deleted stock Task Manager!!

So i just installed the new BM 5.0 and i was deleting unwanted apps via Titanium Backup pro .. i was doing it so fast that i accidentally deleted task manager! now everytime i click on the widget "Active Application" it fore closes! i tried to look for the stock task manager in the app store but could not find it! is there a way to undo the delete without doing a nandroid restore?

Use the feature in Titanium that can pull apks from cwm backups. You should be able to fix it with that.

moondrius said:
Use the feature in Titanium that can pull apks from cwm backups. You should be able to fix it with that.
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thank u for your response! But i do not know how to do this feature you speak of, mind teaching me? thanks

schgittyfour said:
thank u for your response! But i do not know how to do this feature you speak of, mind teaching me? thanks
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1) Open TB
2) Go to Backup/Restore
3) Option soft key
4) More
5) Extract from Nandroid backup
6) Pick Task Manager
I personally tried it once and it didn't work for me, worst comes to worst I'll upload you the JobManager.apk (I assume that's the one you're talking about? The Samsung task manager?). But I assume it works, otherwise they wouldn't include the feature.

yoft1 said:
1) Open TB
2) Go to Backup/Restore
3) Option soft key
4) More
5) Extract from Nandroid backup
6) Pick Task Manager
I personally tried it once and it didn't work for me, worst comes to worst I'll upload you the JobManager.apk (I assume that's the one you're talking about? The Samsung task manager?). But I assume it works, otherwise they wouldn't include the feature.
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i tried those steps and did not find task manager .. i guess it wasnt backed up ... but i do have a scheduled back up every sundays ....i think its the samsung task manager, the icon was a pie graph .... it would be awesome sauce if u could upload it for me

schgittyfour said:
i tried those steps and did not find task manager .. i guess it wasnt backed up ... but i do have a scheduled back up every sundays ....i think its the samsung task manager, the icon was a pie graph .... it would be awesome sauce if u could upload it for me
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http://min.us/mj9kYFJoR
To install it, you'll need a file explorer with root access (ES File Explorer, ROOT File Explorer, etc.). Then you'll have to move it to /system/app (to get to /system you'll have to go one level up from /sdcard to get to the root folder /). Make the permissions read "rw- r-- r--" (how you do that depends on what file explorer you use) and then reboot. Should fix the issue.

yoft1 said:
http://min.us/mj9kYFJoR
To install it, you'll need a file explorer with root access (ES File Explorer, ROOT File Explorer, etc.). Then you'll have to move it to /system/app (to get to /system you'll have to go one level up from /sdcard to get to the root folder /). Make the permissions read "rw- r-- r--" (how you do that depends on what file explorer you use) and then reboot. Should fix the issue.
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the file does not exist or it is unavailable...

schgittyfour said:
the file does not exist or it is unavailable...
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I'm guessing you're doing it from your phone? Minus has a quirk with mobile sites. Download it from your computer or change your user agent to desktop.

yoft1 said:
I'm guessing you're doing it from your phone? Minus has a quirk with mobile sites. Download it from your computer or change your user agent to desktop.
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Who needs a pc nowadays anyways? hehe .... downloaded it with Dolphin browser and it worked, will let u know if this works!

so i am trying to move it to system/app ... but its saying it cant move because the file is read only..... im using Root Explorer btw....

schgittyfour said:
so i am trying to move it to system/app ... but its saying it cant move because the file is read only..... im using Root Explorer btw....
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It'll be an option in root explorer along the lines of "root access". I don't know the exact process because I use ES. Play around in the settings of root explorer until you find it. By default it's disabled to prevent users from actually screwing with their system operating system without knowing what they're doing.

did not find anything under settings but there was a button that said Mount R/O or Mount R/W ... so i selected the file to move then i went to system/app thrn i clicked the mount button on the top and it worked! Thank u so much for ur help and fast responds! u really saved mr from alot of grief.

schgittyfour said:
did not find anything under settings but there was a button that said Mount R/O or Mount R/W ... so i selected the file to move then i went to system/app thrn i clicked the mount button on the top and it worked! Thank u so much for ur help and fast responds! u really saved mr from alot of grief.
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Yeah it's the same thing, you're just allowing the system position to be written to. No problem. Is your task manager working as usual now?

yoft1 said:
Yeah it's the same thing, you're just allowing the system position to be written to. No problem. Is your task manager working as usual now?
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Yes it seems to be working lime its suppose to! But i wonder why its called Job Manager, and what i deleted was named Task Manager...?

schgittyfour said:
Yes it seems to be working lime its suppose to! But i wonder why its called Job Manager, and what i deleted was named Task Manager...?
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Not sure. Android has a native task manager other than the Samsung one so that might have anything to do with it

yoft1 said:
Not sure. Android has a native task manager other than the Samsung one so that might have anything to do with it
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thanks again!

so it seems like my task manager is having issues .. most of the time when i open it via "active applications" , its frozen, like i am unable to press anything ..i have to reboot always to make it work. budo u know how to fix this?

schgittyfour said:
so it seems like my task manager is having issues .. most of the time when i open it via "active applications" , its frozen, like i am unable to press anything ..i have to reboot always to make it work. budo u know how to fix this?
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Was it working fine when you first installed it? Either way, there's always 5 generic steps you should always take first when trying to resolve an issue:
1) clear application data
2) reboot to recovery and clear cache
3) clear dalvik cache
4) fix permissions
5) reboot
See if that fixes your issues

yoft1 said:
Was it working fine when you first installed it? Either way, there's always 5 generic steps you should always take first when trying to resolve an issue:
1) clear application data
2) reboot to recovery and clear cache
3) clear dalvik cache
4) fix permissions
5) reboot
i will try this and let u know! thanks
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it seem to have fixed the problem....thanks! .

file explorer capabilities renounced. renamed to root browser.

I am wondering if anyone else has noticed what I have come across. I use esf file explorer. In the past with custom ROMs you could easily direct into system/apps and delete or add which app you choose. But now it does not seem possible. You try to delete and at first it will confirm but the app will remain. On second attempt you will be prompt that this command has failed. Installing a new system app after giving permissions will give the same result.
I'm wondering if the developers have add some security so to stop us users altering there ROMs to suite yourself.
To me this is not open source any more and being given root access will need renamed to root browser. This isn't cool and is an obvious step in the direction of closed source.
I am currently trying renovate final 1.1. And Cyanogenmod on my nexus 7. Hopefully its jusr esf file explorers capabilities have renounced. But i suspect not. Are others having the same problem with custom ROMs.

Did you enable root acces in the settings of es file Explorer and also enabled the system partition as read and write ?

Mr Hofs said:
Did you enable root acces in the settings of es file Explorer and also enabled the system partition as read and write ?
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To gain access to system/apps you must enable root. Not sure what you mean by sytem partition as read and write. If its mount file system as read and write. Yes.

When you open es file Explorer and go to settings you enabled the root acces feature. But you you also need to enable the system partition to read and write
The picture is in Dutch .....But you need to enable the top 3 functions

Mr Hofs said:
When you open es file Explorer and go to settings you enabled the root acces feature. But you you also need to enable the system partition to read and write
The picture is in Dutch .....But you need to enable the top 3 functions
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Like this...

Yep, and I never had any issues with placing and replacing apps and files .....

Mr Hofs said:
Yep, and I never had any issues with placing and replacing apps and files .....
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Are you a moderator. I am not surprised you are not having any troubles. But I did put the question out there to those that might.

sorry for trying to help.....

I'm using es file explorer with viperx ROM and I have no problems uninstalling or installing system apps. Have you tried uninstalling es file explorer and then reinstalling it or at least clearing its cache?
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bogfather said:
I'm using es file explorer with viperx ROM and I have no problems uninstalling or installing system apps. Have you tried uninstalling es file explorer and then reinstalling it or at least clearing its cache?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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Thx I'll try viperx. See if that's still open. I can tell you CyanogenMod and Renovate are not. At least not on my devices.

where's my Voice recorder 8" 315

on my Mega and old Note 1 when I click on attachment for a mms, one of my options other than send pic, take pic, send vid, record vid, etc..
There was an option to record audio using Voice recorder..
Not so with my T=315 *' Tab 3..
Any-1 know how I can get this apk on my phone?? and the option tile to appear on the list of attachments for mms..??
I could get over 3 minutes of recorded audio with my Mega and send as a txt mms
Dammn now I cant get ANY///..
thanks for all replies and comments..
thanks again

Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47022543 and search for sound recorder mod
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Ripshock said:
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47022543 and search for sound recorder mod
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Hey now.... thanks alot for that.
I did find the sound recorder mod zip and downloaded it.
I now have the zip in my sd or device.
So..... now what.? Bear in mind that im bone stock and unrooted.
Amy suggestions?
Thanks again

Idk if this would work but trying won't harm:-
1) download root browser from play store and install it
2) open root browser and it will ask you to download somethings click yes
3) by your pc extract the sound recorder mod and then open system then app then copy sound recorder to your phone
4) in root browser go to the folder where you copied the sound recorder then long press on it then click copy now go back until you see a folder named with "system" open it then open "app" then paster sound recoder there
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Ripshock said:
Idk if this would work but trying won't harm:-
1) download root browser from play store and install it
2) open root browser and it will ask you to download somethings click yes
3) by your pc extract the sound recorder mod and then open system then app then copy sound recorder to your phone
4) in root browser go to the folder where you copied the sound recorder then long press on it then click copy now go back until you see a folder named with "system" open it then open "app" then paster sound recoder there
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And I don't need to be rooted for this?, Ripshock??
Thanks

jimmbomb said:
And I don't need to be rooted for this?, Ripshock??
Thanks
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Yes, you don't need
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Ripshock said:
Yes, you don't need
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ok Ripshock... I got the extracted zip on my PC
there is 2 Folders within..
1) META-INF & 2) system
Do I throw this entire Folder into my Mega somewhere?? maybe in the external SD??
thanks...

ok... I got it all in there & did the copy and paste of the APK only???
Now Im getting an "operation failed"
stumped??
Should I have copied and pasted the entire 'app' folder within the sound recorder folder??
thanks..
operation failed no matter what I copy and paste..
I iven did a short 'tap' on the 'apk' and chose install//
then got a permission screen and chose to proceed..
then got an "Application Not Installed" notice..
dammmnnnn

Ripshock said:
Yes, you don't need
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Ok..I even did this.... put Root Explorer on my Mega
then copied the Mega's voice recorder APK to a folder on my EXSD..
The emailed the 5.? meg file to mmyself..
Then on my Tab3 T-315.... I got my email and saved the attachment.
Then tapped on the VR apk and choose to install..
It attempted to install it, then said ?Application not installed"
I guess I need a tabs Voice recorders apk to get it to work on this 315..
wwaaaaa
Im going to Best Buy tomorrow and se if their 8" tab 3 wifi only has a Voice/sound recorder app... If so.. then I'll go and look for one. maybe the one from that custom Rocket rom is just that.. for that custom Rocket rom only

I guess you need to root your device because it worked on my device
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433853, this is will show you how to root your device then do what I told you to do
Hope it will work this time
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Ripshock said:
I guess you need to root your device because it worked on my device
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433853, this is will show you how to root your device then do what I told you to do
Hope it will work this time
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Thanks Ripshock////
I have the 8" tab.... T-315..... its probally different...
thanks anyhow..

HELP: Can't write to internal storage?

Whenever I try to move a file to internal storage when I connect my phone to laptop, it won't let me transfer. Same thing when trying file explorers on my phone.
ARHD, Elemental Kernel, S-off?

"Won't let me" means exactly what?
Maybe your firewall is blocking it?
Does your device show up as media device in WinExplorer?
What kind of files and size?
Have you tried Superbeam or Airdroid = transfer over WiFI?
Or even better: set up a shared folder (shared with everyone) on your laptop's C: drive, get File Manager HD or ES Explorer on your phone and transfer files via the network share.

berndblb said:
"Won't let me" means exactly what?
Maybe your firewall is blocking it?
Does your device show up as media device in WinExplorer?
What kind of files and size?
Have you tried Superbeam or Airdroid = transfer over WiFI?
Or even better: set up a shared folder (shared with everyone) on your laptop's C: drive, get File Manager HD or ES Explorer on your phone and transfer files via the network share.
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I cannot write any files to my Viper4Android folder that I'm supposed to be allowed to (put IRS files in there). Computer and ES Explorer won't let me copy to that folder.

BrandonPrice31 said:
I cannot write any files to my Viper4Android folder that I'm supposed to be allowed to (put IRS files in there). Computer and ES Explorer won't let me copy to that folder.
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Check the folder's permissions. Long press and details
You sure the folder is not on the system partition which is write protected?
Post it's path

berndblb said:
Check the folder's permissions. Long press and details
You sure the folder is not on the system partition which is write protected?
Post it's path
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Nope - files are supposed to be copied there.
It says readable and writable :S
I can't even delete the folder. This makes no sense!

BrandonPrice31 said:
Nope - files are supposed to be copied there.
It says readable and writable :S
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And the path?

berndblb said:
And the path?
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/sdcard/

BrandonPrice31 said:
/sdcard/
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Crazy!????
Do you have TWRP? Boot into it and under Advanced choose 'fix permissions'.

berndblb said:
Crazy!????
Do you have TWRP? Boot into it and under Advanced choose 'fix permissions'.
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Tried dirty install, see if that works.
Yes I have TWRP, will try if dirty install of ARHD doesn't work.