Trying to find a way to get the WidgetClock that runs with NoattachTrix, GingerMod roms and i think most blur based roms to work on CM7 or CM9 roms, I have looked for the apk files and this is all i can find
com.motorola.widgetapp.worldclock.tar.gz
com.motorola.widgetapp.worldclock.apk
com.gusya.android.dockclock-20120227-230831.tar.gz
com.gusya.android.dockclock-20120227-230831.properties
com.android.deskclock-20120227-230432.tar.gz
com.android.deskclock-20120227-230432.properties
com.android.deskclock-7b6e38e70c532142663ed413bdfce579.apk.gz
com.gusya.android.dockclock-7a7a35ecd86184b1c03a211a78c9c4a.apk.gz
com.gusya.android.dockclock.apk
anyone know the specific file or files i need to move over in order to get the desk dock to use the correct widget while docked.
The latest titanium backup for the .apk files are inside the .tar.gz files.
I would extract them, then add them one at a time (rename your originals on your phone to something else) and see which one is the correct one.
Now that's only if they are compatible with CM7/CM9. You might end up with FC's. If that happens, just delete your copy and rename the original again.
Back in the day I had a Droid Eris and ran numerous froyo roms like kaosfroyo etc...I was able to not only replace say..adw launcher once I installed another launcher but also was able to move the new launcher into the system files thus not allowing it to beaccidentally deleted. Can I do this with these roms as well? Either by editing the update.zip or what have you and removing the apk filesI don't want and then flash or by using adb and removing the files that way? Also using the adb method I was able to load apk files via command prompt...can this be done with the nook as well? Just trying to see how similar in ROM manipulation the nook tablet is compared to the Droid eris I had back in the day.
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Manipulation is standard, same as others.
Use this app to remove /system & /data apps
http://db.tt/5Rdop3qK
You can also remove apps inside any flashable .zip (well made) by opening it with WinRAR or 7zip and going to system/app folder right click on the app you want to remove > delete. You can also add apps/files by drag and drop to the correct path under the .zip aswell. That is the advantage of create CWM flashable zips <<the flexibility of add or remove what you want>>
~ Veronica
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Introduction
In most custom ICS ROM's, you might have noticed some apps like the Polaris office, Photo editor, IM or even Swype missing. These are not even there in many of the "Stock unmodified" versions released either. Surprisingly, they are very well present if you flash the original ROM through Odin. So where do these apps go? They are actually installed on first boot only if you flash from Odin.
Usual missing apps
KiesAir
OceanWeather and WindyWeather live wallpapers
Polaris Office
Photo Editor
Samsung IM
Swype
Vlingo
For those who do not want to go through this procedure and straight away want the CWM package of these missing files, you can download it from here...
How to extract them?
I am assuming the most common method ROM cooks use maybe using dsixda's kitchen (thanks to his fantastic scripts!).
When extracting and de-odexing the ROM, you may have noticed a file called hidden.img in the original ROM file which is usually ignored in this process. this file contains the above apps and they are installed to the /data/app folder. The hidden.img file is not readable using regular softwares, just like factoryfs.img.
Extract this hidden.img file from the original ROM image and paste it in the original_update folder of dsixda's kitchen (xxx.tar.md5 can be renamed to xxx.tar and opened in softwares like winrar)
Rename the hidden.img file to factoryfs.img.
Close any existing kitchen tasks and restart the kitchen.
Select option 1 to set working folder.
Make a backup of your existing working directory.
When prompted, choose the factoryfs.img option to proceed with (option 3).
You will get a message saying the file is being converted to a format for extraction.
The ext2fs program should automatically be launched.
Select open file in the program and choose the ext_factoryfs.img file (which is actually the converted from of the renamed hidden.img file).
Right click on the left pane where the opened file is listed and select Save.
Save it to the root folder of your working directory.
Now you will have a folder called data in your working directory with the missing apps. Include extraction of this folder in your updater script and you are done
If the tutorial wasn't clear, feel free to post questions on the thread.
Hope this was helpful, Cheers...
ajayjohn said:
In most custom ICS ROM's, you might have noticed some apps like the Polaris office, Photo editor, IM or even Swype missing.
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It seems to be missing in all Deodexed ROM
Photo editor not working. Also there isn't new gallery app in official ROm???
nikki2325 said:
Photo editor not working. Also there isn't new gallery app in official ROm???
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Photo editor works fine for me. Did you try clearing your cache?
Also, Samsung still uses the old GingerBread gallery.
Couldn't someone just extract the apps then post them here.
thecrater said:
Couldn't someone just extract the apps then post them here.
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You can get them in a zipped file from here
Unzip and use the app you want.
ajayjohn said:
In most custom ICS ROM's, you might have noticed some apps like the Polaris office, Photo editor, IM or even Swype missing. These are not even there in many of the "Stock unmodified" versions released either. Surprisingly, they are very well present if you flash the original ROM through Odin. So where do these apps go? They are actually installed on first boot only if you flash from Odin.
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Why not make a custom rom .tar? install with odin? or mobile odin?
If I wanted to flash this hidden.img in heimdall what should i do ? Meaning where should i put it ?
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Custom roms apps missing i just open the zip with win rar go to system /apps and ADD required apps or even delete apps not wanted close and flash .
Thats open not unzip .
jje
sachs said:
Why not make a custom rom .tar? install with odin? or mobile odin?
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JJEgan said:
Custom roms apps missing i just open the zip with win rar go to system /apps and ADD required apps or even delete apps not wanted close and flash .
Thats open not unzip .
jje
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That is definitely a way to do it.
But since these apps get installed to /data/app when installed via odin. Hence, to replicate that (not needed), i mentioned unzipping and installing as a regular apk.
Another option is to open the zip as you said and place these in a /data/app folder and flash it.
But primarily, this thread was created because i have found people asking on many rom threads about missing these apps, without getting a reply...
ajayjohn said:
But since these apps get installed to /data/app when installed via odin. Hence, to replicate that (not needed), i mentioned unzipping and installing as a regular apk.
Another option is to open the zip as you said and place these in a /data/app folder and flash it.
Its just the missing stock apps i put in system /apps i do not add apps to data s that is hit and miss unless the script is edited .
I also remove stuff i dont want from custom roms and add my own wallpaper ringtones boot CSC etc by the same method .
jje
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Very nice and simple guide.Thank you :good:
since it s not mentioned, I advice to add the libs missing for polaris office and swype etc..
U can retrieve them opening the apks and check out the lib folder.
These have to be pasted into /system/lib to avoid FCs.
It s an important step, mention it into OP.
i'm trying to get stock swype for a galaxy ace s5830 installed on my custom rom. So far without succes. I have pasted swype.apk (extracted from stock rom!) into /system/app and libswypecore.so into /system/lib. Both with permissions: 6-4-4.
When I try to use swype I get an error that this swype version was intended to use on a different device. result: I can swype but nothing happens (no words are entered, though the different dictionairies are present in the swype.apk).
I'm wondering what I should do now. (besides checking the build.prop file for differences).
DutchArjo said:
i'm trying to get stock swype for a galaxy ace s5830 installed on my custom rom. So far without succes. I have pasted swype.apk (extracted from stock rom!) into /system/app and libswypecore.so into /system/lib. Both with permissions: 6-4-4.
When I try to use swype I get an error that this swype version was intended to use on a different device. result: I can swype but nothing happens (no words are entered, though the different dictionairies are present in the swype.apk).
I'm wondering what I should do now. (besides checking the build.prop file for differences).
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It's galaxy s2 theard, ask in galaxy ace
Ganjax said:
It's galaxy s2 theard, ask in galaxy ace
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sorry. I thought as it are both samsung devices, It would be the same for Ace, but I will ask in Ace forum.
Hi
Can I use winrar to extract a rom intended for CWM installation, modify it with basic changes such as:
1. Replace an application in system./app with a newer version making sure I rename the new file save as the original?
2. Merge a compatible mod into the rom, by coping the files from the mod.zip to the rom.zip in the corresponding locations (system/app and system/media)? Do I also need to update any inf file with the new changes?
For example, I want to modify the RR2.7 rom by upgrading the apex launcher to latest version 1.3.1 (it comes with 1.2.5) and also merge the TouchWiz clock into it. The Apex apk is located in RR/Apex/com.anddoes.launcher-1.apk. Can I rename the new Apex to com.anddoes.launcher-1.apk and replace the original? (The apex launcher can be selected during installation by Aroma). Can you merge any compatible mods and create a new "slipstreamed" rom installer?
Is this safe to do? Will it work? When I re-zip it, can I use any compression method (highest?).
Many thanks
EB10000 said:
Hi
Can I use winrar to extract a rom intended for CWM installation, modify it with basic changes such as:
1. Replace an application in system./app with a newer version making sure I rename the new file save as the original?
2. Merge a compatible mod into the rom, by coping the files from the mod.zip to the rom.zip in the corresponding locations (system/app and system/media)? Do I also need to update any inf file with the new changes?
For example, I want to modify the RR2.7 rom by upgrading the apex launcher to latest version 1.3.1 (it comes with 1.2.5) and also merge the TouchWiz clock into it. The Apex apk is located in RR/Apex/com.anddoes.launcher-1.apk. Can I rename the new Apex to com.anddoes.launcher-1.apk and replace the original? (The apex launcher can be selected during installation by Aroma). Can you merge any compatible mods and create a new "slipstreamed" rom installer?
Is this safe to do? Will it work? When I re-zip it, can I use any compression method (highest?).
Many thanks
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Anyone??
Do not unpack ROM zip, just replace files with WinRAR.
Compression method must be set to normal.
And yes, it's safe, but you need to do it carefully.
EB10000 said:
Hi
Can I use winrar to extract a rom intended for CWM installation, modify it with basic changes such as:
1. Replace an application in system./app with a newer version making sure I rename the new file save as the original?
2. Merge a compatible mod into the rom, by coping the files from the mod.zip to the rom.zip in the corresponding locations (system/app and system/media)? Do I also need to update any inf file with the new changes?
For example, I want to modify the RR2.7 rom by upgrading the apex launcher to latest version 1.3.1 (it comes with 1.2.5) and also merge the TouchWiz clock into it. The Apex apk is located in RR/Apex/com.anddoes.launcher-1.apk. Can I rename the new Apex to com.anddoes.launcher-1.apk and replace the original? (The apex launcher can be selected during installation by Aroma). Can you merge any compatible mods and create a new "slipstreamed" rom installer?
Is this safe to do? Will it work? When I re-zip it, can I use any compression method (highest?).
Many thanks
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Yes, you can do it i.e replace apps in the ROM before flashing, but you need a little understanding about how to do it.
I will also advise you to flash any mod over the ROM, instead of replacing the files in the rom because i think you don't have much understanding about this.
przemcio510 said:
Do not unpack ROM zip, just replace files with WinRAR.
Compression method must be set to normal.
And yes, it's safe, but you need to do it carefully.
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Thank you for the help. Just to be on the safe side. If I merge files from a compatible mod, I do not need to overwrite the Meta-Inf directory right? I just edit the zip file within winrar and add/overwrite the Media and app folders inside the system folder? Is that correct?
Thanks
Yes.
META-INF folder contains binaries and script used by CWM, so there is no need to edit updater-script.
I'm wanting to add some ringtones/notifications to a rom BEFORE I flash it. Currently I have the sounds on my SD card, and generally it works ok, but if I add it to the rom before flashing then its built in.
I know I can't just unzip and add the file and be done. Can anyone help me out with this?
Thanks!
If it is dead ex, you can drop the sounds into the respective folders after you open it as an archive. I use 7zip for this.
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