Where can I find the apps on my phone through es file explore the apps that I have downloaded. Like system app I know where they are but not like the apps I downloaded
They are in data/app folder. Use a backup app like rom toolbox to back them up, works like a charm
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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
ponk2k said:
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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dinosaurrudy said:
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.
//sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk; all errors entirely intentional.
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/
Hey guys, I was wondering if there is a way to pre-load some applications into the rom so that they load upon 1st flash.
I have had success only with 2-3 apps out of 30+. This is what I have done.
Open the ROM Zip file with winrar and navigate to system\app directory. I have deleted unwanted bloat (swype, TW launcher, camera.apk, TW camera) and added about 30+ apk files that I would like to have preloaded. I flashed the ROM and after the load screen I begin to get error messages, "unfortunately this application has stopped" (or something along those lines.) A few apps did load, Nova launcher, Jelly Bean style Camera, but programs like Gmail, Maps, gallaxy wallpaper, setcpu, and a few games do not laod.
Now I have started from scratch, and removed the preloaded apps I had moved to the system\app directory. I did remove the bloat listed above. The rom loads fine and I have to spend 30 minutes manually installing each individual app. This is why I would like for it to automatically install all the applications upon 1st boot.
I think it may have to do with the fact that while installing the apps manually I must 1st allow installation of non-market apps under setting/security.
Is there a workaround for this, so that I can load all my apps on 1st flash.
Thanks,
I've heard that there's an app called app2zip which you can backup apps and put into a zip file. Then right before leaving recovery flash the zip and when you're booted you'll have all your apps loaded up
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Most apps won't run as system apps. Instead of putting them in system/app Should put your apps in /data/app If the rom you're using already has a data folder you should be good. If it doesn't you'll have to edit the update_script within /META-INF/com/google/android
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Tnallen said:
Most apps won't run as system apps. Instead of putting them in system/app Should put your apps in /data/app If the rom you're using already has a data folder you should be good. If it doesn't you'll have to edit the update_script within /META-INF/com/google/android
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Beat me too it. There are a lot of apps that end up in data/app such as gmail, games, and other apps. Think of it this way, most of the apps in the system area were initially intended to be there. The ones in data/app are like add-ons. normally the ones in system are hard coded in the actual boot code, so unless you can manipulate that area, try the data/app area like Tnallen stated
I have a few apps like facebook google plus and google maps which are by default installed in XperiaS.
I am rooted stock ics. 45 build.
Can I remove or delete the applications from system/app cause any problems?
And I want to install them from playstore if I need them.
So anyone tell me which.directory does the app we install from playstore are installed so that i.can move apps from sys/app in that folder..
Yes you can and yes, you can easily uninstall/move them.
Use root explorer to move the app/apk that you not want to move from System/app to your SD Card Folder.
Just make sure not to delete or move any system apk, that is required to run the OS.
More Specific instructions by Redstarr1 below- so follow it, u shud b fine.
molzz said:
I have a few apps like facebook google plus and google maps which are by default installed in XperiaS.
I am rooted stock ics. 45 build.
Can I remove or delete the applications from system/app cause any problems?
And I want to install them from playstore if I need them.
So anyone tell me which.directory does the app we install from playstore are installed so that i.can move apps from sys/app in that folder..
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So auni already told you you can remove apps like Facebook, G+ and Gmaps easily from /system/app. If you want the app back as a "normal" app, you can:
- copy those apps to /data/app, I'd go with one of the following options though
- copy those apps to your external storage and install them like you would any other app (so once you copied the app outside of /system, press it and a dialog will open)
- delete those apps and install them from Play Store.
Looking in my rooted OOS 12 One Plus 9 Pro phone in /data/apps with Root Explorer, I found that all the apps I downloaded from Google Play are stored in separate folders with cryptic names for each app, and that many apps downloaded as more than one APK, with names such as "base.apk", "split_config.arm64_v8a.apk" and "split_config.xxhdpi.apk" in their directory.
I tried the App backup functions of Cx File Explorer and ApkExtractor and these both save only the base.apk, simply giving it a proper identifying file name.
While I could rummage and save the files I found with my root file explorer, I find it cumbersome and wonder if there is any App backup utility that backs up app APKs completely so they could be reinstalled later locally if necessary.
Thanks
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Looking in my rooted OOS 12 One Plus 9 Pro phone in /data/apps with Root Explorer, I found that all the apps I downloaded from Google Play are stored in separate folders with cryptic names for each app, and that many apps downloaded as more than one APK, with names such as "base.apk", "split_config.arm64_v8a.apk" and "split_config.xxhdpi.apk" in their directory.
I tried the App backup functions of Cx File Explorer and ApkExtractor and these both save only the base.apk, simply giving it a proper identifying file name.
While I could rummage and save the files I found with my root file explorer, I find it cumbersome and wonder if there is any App backup utility that backs up app APKs completely so they could be reinstalled later locally if necessary.
Thanks
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Swiftbackup
tk_xda said:
Looking in my rooted OOS 12 One Plus 9 Pro phone in /data/apps with Root Explorer, I found that all the apps I downloaded from Google Play are stored in separate folders with cryptic names for each app, and that many apps downloaded as more than one APK, with names such as "base.apk", "split_config.arm64_v8a.apk" and "split_config.xxhdpi.apk" in their directory.
I tried the App backup functions of Cx File Explorer and ApkExtractor and these both save only the base.apk, simply giving it a proper identifying file name.
While I could rummage and save the files I found with my root file explorer, I find it cumbersome and wonder if there is any App backup utility that backs up app APKs completely so they could be reinstalled later locally if necessary.
Thanks
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Or migrate. It even restores all data in apps. Then flash zip to restore.
Same thoughts Swiftbackup, Migrate, etc...
Cheers