I am trying to sideload titanium backup to my g tab. I am running vegan 5.1.1. I downloaded titanium backup to my computer and it is a zipped file. I then copied it over to my g tablet. How ever when I open it with es file explorer it doesn't ask to install it, it just opens it up and lists the folders and files in it. How do I install it.
outdooz said:
I am trying to sideload titanium backup to my g tab. I am running vegan 5.1.1. I downloaded titanium backup to my computer and it is a zipped file. I then copied it over to my g tablet. How ever when I open it with es file explorer it doesn't ask to install it, it just opens it up and lists the folders and files in it. How do I install it.
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This will not install.. You will need to unzip it first and then extract the .apk file out of it and then either move it over or copy it to the SD card or usb stick and attach it. Once detected in the Gtab you will have the option to install the app.
Let us know how u make out.
Did you create an "update zip" using titanium backup? If so you need to boot into recovery and flash it like a rom
Probably named wrong by the computer
Your computer probably changed the extention from .apk to .zip during the download. Change it back either on the computer or GTab itself and try to install it again.
michaeljwestii said:
Your computer probably changed the extention from .apk to .zip during the download. Change it back either on the computer or GTab itself and try to install it again.
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I've seen this lots of times where some browsers like to rename .apk files to .zip. Just rename it and then open it.
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Is there a difference between apk files downloaded as an installer file and the apk files i find in my system/app folder?
The reason I ask is this:
I have both wired and wireless tether on "ROM a" and not wired tether on "ROM b". I want to copy the apk for wired tether out of my system/app folder in "a" onto my sd card so that I can install it on "b". Hopefully I could then flash "ROM b"(that doesn't already have the app) and navigate to the sd card with root explorer and click the apk, and have it install the app.
Should work right?
Or are there different kinds of apk files, ones that contain an installer and ones that just act as an application?
Thanks!
I believe that you could store the apk on the SD card, wipe and flash the new Rom, and then yes, use root explorer (be sure to remember and set correct permissions, have root explorer in r/w mode, and place the file back in system/apps) and then reboot. SHOULD work, but as always I'd suggest doing a NAND backup first, in case this doesn't work. If it doesn't, try using adb to push the file to system/apps.
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I installed nero and love it but the stock memo app was removed and I use it alot. Can someone help me in gaining a copy of the stock Samsung Memo apk?
+1 I agree can someone please post a copy of the stock memo apk. I downloaded color note from the market but I like the stock one best. I wonder why TW didnt include it in nero 5.
http://www.multiupload.com/CVCZOBPFLU
what do i need to do to install this? i renamed it as an APK but phone still sees it as a zip
lbroskee said:
what do i need to do to install this? i renamed it as an APK but phone still sees it as a zip
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
you don't rename it.
on computer you extract it, go into system and you see the apk
it won't let you install on phone by just clicking
put on sd card
go to astro, or root manager
move the memo.apk to system/app
done.
you need to extract the folder with winrar winzip whatever then there is a folder with the apk in it. copy it over to your phone under downloads or where ever you want to put it. then install.
edit: just did all that i said and when i tried to install the apk it says "application not installed"
just did what u said, even rebooted, and still don't see it
khulsey said:
you need to extract the folder with winrar winzip whatever then there is a folder with the apk in it. copy it over to your phone under downloads or where ever you want to put it. then install.
edit: just did all that i said and when i tried to install the apk it says "application not installed"
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read the post above.
you have to move the .apk to system/apps
because memo isn't a regular app.
got the same thing. used astro, place the apk in system/apps. nothing happened. rebooted, still nothing. then even tried using the app manager in astro to install it and it says "there is a problem parsing the package"
Link no longer working... could somebody upload it again please ?
thanks
tr3yt0n said:
Link no longer working... could somebody upload it again please ?
thanks
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You can just use Roman's Bloater if you like.
xriderx66 said:
read the post above.
you have to move the .apk to system/apps
because memo isn't a regular app.
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I've tried this with MIUI (1.7.22) on a SGS Captivate with no success. I have flashed many roms and installed/sideloaded many apps over the past 10 months. I know I'm doing it right, as I have 'installed' other system apps by moving the apk to /system/apps and fixing permissions and ownership. Has this worked for anyone on a MIUI ROM?
Another related question would be - is there a way to export the notes from the stock memo.apk?
Am using CM7 from SD card. How do you install an app if it is on your PC?
I don't have CWM on my NC so if there is a way that doesn't use this great.
GTT1 said:
Am using CM7 from SD card. How do you install an app if it is on your PC?
I don't have CWM on my NC so if there is a way that doesn't use this great.
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I like to use dropbox for things like that. download the client on your nook color then whatever you upload to their website from you computer you can easily sync on your nook color.
Masterface7 said:
I like to use dropbox for things like that. download the client on your nook color then whatever you upload to their website from you computer you can easily sync on your nook color.
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Have no problem putting stuff on my SD card. I need to know where (folder) the xxxxxx.apk file is put and how do you run it to install it?
GTT1 said:
Have no problem putting stuff on my SD card. I need to know where (folder) the xxxxxx.apk file is put and how do you run it to install it?
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You can put it anywhere. Download Astro from the market to install it.
Rodney
Using ES File Explorer and went to my PC to transfer an app to my SD card. When I clicked it to copy it ran it and asked whether I wanted to install. So I installed without moving the .apk file.
Question, should the .apk reside where the app will work from or is it not needed?
I personally use awesome drop. Love it on my wireless network.
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GTT1 said:
Using ES File Explorer and went to my PC to transfer an app to my SD card. When I clicked it to copy it ran it and asked whether I wanted to install. So I installed without moving the .apk file.
Question, should the .apk reside where the app will work from or is it not needed?
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After you install it you don't need the .apk anymore. Android takes care of it by itself.
The apk is like the original exe file of an installation program at windows system for PC.
After U install a program, U dont care to move the installation file.
I DL'ed ODIN 1.85 to flash CWM to my tab but as soon as I open it with 7z it closes right away. I've tried it on my toshiba netbook as well as my new HP laptop and I get the same result.
Am I missing something?
sidenote: I'm pretty familar with ODIN as I use it with my captivate (and that version opens fine on my netbook). I just can't get this to stay open
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Nothing??
Why do you open odin with 7z?
- unzip the folder & run as Administrator
open & run programs like that from 7zip is like playing with fire
I had the same issue. I unzipped the folder and madr sure all the files stay in the same folder. This should fix it.
it might have an error in korean, it might be missing the ini file if this comes up. launch with the ini in the same folder and it should be ok
It worked on my laptop you may need to uninstall the old version/drivers and reinstall.
media_11 said:
I had the same issue. I unzipped the folder and madr sure all the files stay in the same folder. This should fix it.
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you helped me so much.
I downloaded it 8 times
Guys I need HELP here...
My Go To Documents Files Folders become .exe
and because of that, i can't view, add, nor delete any files
when i clicked it, it opens in a new tab and no files on it
Is there anyway to make it a normal folder again?
else im thinking to reset the phone, but the phone is rooted and flashed to run ICS
is it ok to reset my phone? am i going to flash it again? etc...
Thanks in advance
i use file explore apps like astro or root explorer, long press on said file, rename it just like you would on a computer. from a ".exe" to what ever the format is supposed to be. it works for me.
bzmotoninja83 said:
i use file explore apps like astro or root explorer, long press on said file, rename it just like you would on a computer. from a ".exe" to what ever the format is supposed to be. it works for me.
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I searched on app store and found ese file explorer
Installed it and successfully run it
BUT the rename thing doesn't seems to work
I renamed a .exe file sample download.exe
A long hold press, then rename, the rename was good but
the file type is still a file not folder,
And I don't have any idea on how to change the file type
Does ese explorer app doesn't do the work?
Should I try your suggested app?
Or no Choice just to reset my phone?
Thanks for the quick reply
btw guys, i fixed my .exe problem, by doing a factory reset,
but for those guys who have the same problem and don;t want to do factory reset
replies and solutions for this problem is still welcome
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