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Hi all,
Well for everyone who want's to have the Google apps like:
Android market
Youtube
Gmail
etc.
Here is a link to a share where the gapps4archos can be downloaded.
http://code.google.com/p/archos-apps-installer/downloads/list
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:
WARNING: You cannot install this appInstaller if you installed gApps4Archos or any other gApps installer. Anytime you switch appInstaller programs, you MUST reset your device back to stock. If you've NEVER installed ANY market/gApps installer, then your good... no need to reset.
NOTE: If you've ONLY used my appInstaller, then you can REMOVE the old files using my app and re-install the apps at the same time, then REBOOT.
1) Download - http://code.google.com/p/archos-apps-installer/downloads/list
2) Copy download to your device via USB (if you didnt download directly using your Archos)
3) Use 'Files' app to locate gAppsInstaller, then execute/install it
4) Choose install packaged apps or choose to install your own packaged 'apps.zip' file located on the internal drive (not sdcard)
4a) There maybe a short delay after you tap an install button (its installing and you'll be notified when its done, about 5-10 seconds)
5) REBOOT!!
6) Follow the Market FIX instructions below
MARKET FIX:
This will get you most missing apps from the market, except some "protect market apps"
Setting-->Manage Applications-->All-->Market (Clear Cache then 'Force Stop' -- DO NOT clear data)
Setting-->Manage Applications-->All-->Google Services Framework (Clear data then 'Force Stop')
REBOOT again
Market Fix video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-nySibzeA&feature=player_embedded#!
If you do this correctly you will find most missing apps like 'Copilot Live USA' in the Market. However, some apps will not show because they are "protected" Market apps. These include 'NY Times'. Google search "android protected market apps" if your not familar.
NOTE: The latest version of GMAIL and Youtube can be downloaded in the market...
Thanks to our friends from the archosfans.com forum
Thankyou for this, I have seen how much work you have put into it. Tried gAppsInstaller_v3.apk this morning and seems to be working well, no FC's etc so far...
(edit)Oppss ment to say thankyou Kenyu73 for the app and thanks Dreetje for posting, thought you was Kenyu under a different name...
supagforce said:
Thankyou for this, I have seen how much work you have put into it. Tried gAppsInstaller_v3.apk this morning and seems to be working well, no FC's etc so far...
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Well i didn't made it, Kenyu73 did make it It makes my device complete, really love the Archos device!
Thanks! I've looked at these instructions a dozen times on ArchosFans and always missed that market was clear cache not clear data and never figured out why it didn't work right for me. With the latest gapps I'm now seeing most everything. Awesome guide!
Edit: For some reason when I use this installer however, TweetDeck will not run properly. It always Force Closes once I've signed into my account and I cannot fix it. This is one of my favorite apps. If someone could figure this out I would appreciate it.
Edit 2: This installer causes a ton of apps not to launch in my experience thus far. TweetDeck as mentioned, Moblox, Angry Birds, they all just FC or hang endlessly. I'd still recommended the other installer with the same steps outlined in this post.
Stupid question but does "reset your device back to stock" mean anything else than a reboot? Like an Android reset or something?
g00ner said:
Stupid question but does "reset your device back to stock" mean anything else than a reboot? Like an Android reset or something?
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from recovery or from menu, not reboot
thanks for the advise on market acces update, now finally updated gmail apk
I have the Google Marketplace up and running and for the most part it works wonderfully. My biggest issue are protected applications I use on my HTC EVO aren't showing up and some of these application I really use / enjoy. Some of these are:
1) BatteryView
2) Battery Watch
3) Splash ID!
4) Monster App Pro (I'm using the non-Pro right now)
I've been trying to add the "Market Access" application to the mix to help me with this issue, but thus far can't get z4root to work. Oh, it says it was successful, but none of the programs that need root can get it from the Super User application.
I can live without these protected applications, they are simply nice to have -- except Splash ID!, which IMHO, is necessary to protect my development personal, professional, and development information. I was able to get a work around for Splash ID, for which I'm thankful.
Bert Moshier
Excuse my ignorance, but how is this at all new? There's been a gapps hack available for every Archos device for quite some time now. It's always been readily available on ArchosFans.com.
MidwestDrummer said:
Excuse my ignorance, but how is this at all new? There's been a gapps hack available for every Archos device for quite some time now. It's always been readily available on ArchosFans.com.
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It's a different version which allows for more flexibility, especially for updating the two most useful core apps.
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Excuse my ignorance, but how is this at all new? There's been a gapps hack available for every Archos device for quite some time now. It's always been readily available on ArchosFans.com.
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It also has less apps in it, saving space for where the apps are installed, especially since Archos only provided around 275~ MB of space for app installation
And not all apps can move to sd card so any space is helpful
All we need now is the Samsung Galaxy Tab email app ported over. If anyone has any idea please share.
Thanks for posting the info for my gAppsInstaller. I've been away from the game for a few days now doing housework "mods" (=
The only issue remaining that I'm aware of with this app is a certain sub-set of apps that FC (AutoZone, OSMonitor and a few others mentioned in this thread. I haven't had time to research, but whatever the gApps4Archos is doing is making these work ok... I'm thinking its some registration of dll files ('so' files perhaps). I do know it copies 4-5 .so files into the froyo/system directory, but i'm not sure right now if I need to do some type of '.so' file registration with them.
If any linux guru's out there know of something I need to do specifically with these (besides copying them to the '/froyo/system' directory, please let me know.
libspeech.so
libvoicesearch.so
libzxing.so
libimageutils.so
libinterstitial.so
kenyu73 said:
Thanks for posting the info for my gAppsInstaller. I've been away from the game for a few days now doing housework "mods" (=
The only issue remaining that I'm aware of with this app is a certain sub-set of apps that FC (AutoZone, OSMonitor and a few others mentioned in this thread. I haven't had time to research, but whatever the gApps4Archos is doing is making these work ok... I'm thinking its some registration of dll files ('so' files perhaps). I do know it copies 4-5 .so files into the froyo/system directory, but i'm not sure right now if I need to do some type of '.so' file registration with them.
If any linux guru's out there know of something I need to do specifically with these (besides copying them to the '/froyo/system' directory, please let me know.
libspeech.so
libvoicesearch.so
libzxing.so
libimageutils.so
libinterstitial.so
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There is the guru! I thought i share it with the XDA members
Your question: I searched for an explenation about registering the .so files and found this link: http://users.actcom.co.il/~choo/lupg/tutorials/libraries/unix-c-libraries.html#shared_dlopen
just checking - these instructions are for 2.2 only ?
-thanks for posting this in a clear easy to follow way and thanks to kenyu73 for all the work
- Stephen
kenyu73 said:
Thanks for posting the info for my gAppsInstaller. I've been away from the game for a few days now doing housework "mods" (=
The only issue remaining that I'm aware of with this app is a certain sub-set of apps that FC (AutoZone, OSMonitor and a few others mentioned in this thread. I haven't had time to research, but whatever the gApps4Archos is doing is making these work ok... I'm thinking its some registration of dll files ('so' files perhaps). I do know it copies 4-5 .so files into the froyo/system directory, but i'm not sure right now if I need to do some type of '.so' file registration with them.
If any linux guru's out there know of something I need to do specifically with these (besides copying them to the '/froyo/system' directory, please let me know.
libspeech.so
libvoicesearch.so
libzxing.so
libimageutils.so
libinterstitial.so
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you tried to ask m4rk3t about this?
czesiu said:
you tried to ask m4rk3t about this?
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I dont think he created the original gApps4Archos package, he only de-compiled it, added the updated the apps with the newer 2.2 market then vanished.
I think he dropped of the radar after he did the re-package of that app.
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my youtube wont update to new one in market and my youtube just fc
tmacgarris6727 said:
my youtube wont update to new one in market and my youtube just fc
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My app doesn't include youtube (i required you to get it from the market) so I'm not sure why you say it wont update.
Did you use this one or gApps4Archos?
yes i use that and youtube comes with it but it keeps fc and it wont download from market
Err,why I can not install NonMarket apps?
Try it, one click unlock,and install what U want.
Aha,make sure your Atrix 4g rooted!
If any problems,please mail -> congyi.lin AT gmail DOT com
Have fun.
most rooting scripts already enable loading non-market apps (aRoot, OneClick)....
i really don't see why this is necessary
Question. How do you install the APK if you don't have side loading already available? Seems counter-productive.
(I know how to get side loading working, just wondering what the point of this is)
raybond25 said:
most rooting scripts already enable loading non-market apps (aRoot, OneClick)....
i really don't see why this is necessary
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you can lock it ,aha
link12245 said:
Question. How do you install the APK if you don't have side loading already available? Seems counter-productive.
(I know how to get side loading working, just wondering what the point of this is)
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you can push it in /system/app...
can someone explain this stuff to me..
ive been using the sideloader mystery thing. it works but its annoyin when things ive installed ask for update i have to plug back into the pc and all.
how exactly do i root or whatever to make it so i can install outside trusted sources.. want to install themes. and i also needed it to install amazon market to get the angry birds rio..
rbryant4 said:
can someone explain this stuff to me..
ive been using the sideloader mystery thing. it works but its annoyin when things ive installed ask for update i have to plug back into the pc and all.
how exactly do i root or whatever to make it so i can install outside trusted sources.. want to install themes. and i also needed it to install amazon market to get the angry birds rio..
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please read this thread
I just install CM7 to my Aria for the first time with no problem at all and im just wondering, where do i start to get Games, Apps such as Facebook ect... Because I no longer have the Android market place on my phone. Help please
After installing CM7, you should also install the Google Apps separately. It's listed at the bottom of the first post of the CM7 thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=956223
Install it the same way you installed CM7. Don't wipe anything, just install this on top of what you have now and it should work.
Genius thanks so much
ok so i went through the root process. now what? i know what a noob. but how do i know that i am actually rooted. what are the aps that i want? of course any additional info you may like to share is appreciated.
thanks in advance
mark
markkal123 said:
ok so i went through the root process. now what? i know what a noob. but how do i know that i am actually rooted. what are the aps that i want? of course any additional info you may like to share is appreciated.
thanks in advance
mark
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Download Super User and Titanium from the market. Try to freeze some of your bloatware. If it let's you, you are rooted.
when i open superuser should i expect to see apps in the app tab? superuser opens but i see no apps in the app tab.
markkal123 said:
when i open superuser should i expect to see apps in the app tab? superuser opens but i see no apps in the app tab.
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You won't see any till they request permission.
Dead give away to if you're rooted is that when you flashed the second PG05IMG.zip the top of the screen would have said "s-off".
This will tell you if you have root or not:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&feature=search_result
Also, if you download apps like Titanium Backup, it requires root to function properly, so you'd know then too.
Some of the programs that you would want is kernel manager and clockwork manager. Read through dev. Forum and decide which kernel and rom u want to be running. If ur rooted why stay pn stock.
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA App
markkal123 said:
ok so i went through the root process. now what? i know what a noob. but how do i know that i am actually rooted. what are the aps that i want? of course any additional info you may like to share is appreciated.
thanks in advance
mark
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If you power on your phone while holding the volume down button, you will load into the bootloader. At the top it should say "MECHA XD ENG S-OFF" at the top. You are rooted.
As the others said, install ClockworkMod and TitaniumBackup.
TitaniumBackup will allow you to freeze (Or uninstall) bloatware that was put on your phone. I usually just freeze the apps because uninstalling can sometimes cause issues. Look at the app in titanium and tap on it, which will bring up a menu. Hit "Freeze" and it will stop the program, remove it from your app drawer and not load it in the future. TB also allows you to backup your apps (And sync them to your dropbox if you have one).
Clockwork mod is what you use to flash ROMs. ROMs are customized UI's for your phone that can add or take away a number of features. I personally use Das Bamf 1.6, which is amazing. A ROM that retains the "Sense" UI will still look a lot like the native HTC screen, keeping many of the features. A "Desensed" screen removes HTC's UI, causing it to be the more native Andoid phone OS (Think Nexus 1).
ROMs can also add features such as over/underclocking the processor, different animations (Startup, etc) and adding modes like "Hibernate."
To install a ROM, first backup your current ROM.
Open ClockworkMod>Scroll down and hit "Backup Current Rom">Enter backup name (Usually the date, but you can name it whatever)
It will ask you if its ok to restart into CWM recovery. Hit yes. The phone will restart and Clockwork will back up your settings. After that you can restart the phone and it will start up your phone like normal again.
Now that you have a back up (In case you hate the rom you install or something goes wrong) you can install a ROM! To do that we go back to ClockworkMod.
Hit the button labeled "Download ROM." This will bring up a number of ROMs that have been linked into CWM. For this example I will use das BAMF. Hit das BAMF and you will see many different versions. If you hit one of them, it will download the ROM and CWM will flash it. CWM will ask you if you want to clear all data. Adrynalyne says you do not need to, and I have not needed to, but if you have problems, reflash and wipe all data first with the options.
Kind of a quick an dirty. There are much better guides here on the forums for doing all of this. Search the forums. Read carefully.
thanks for the info. with your help i am indeed rooted.
a stickey regarding this would be helpful and appreciated. included would be whether or not a rooted thunderbolt could possibly be "bricked" with any verizon/htc updates. are there issues with manufacture updates of rooted phones?
Congrats on being rooted! I rooted my Thunderbolt within 2 hours of buying it! A little observation I have made is that my Thunderbolt loses 3G more often after updating the Radio. I have tried everything to remedy this situation, ie all different assortments and variations posted here on XDA.
!!! Help !!! - After rooting my NT & installing the GoLauncher I couldn't access/find B&N's default icons(Library, Web, etc.,...)...I switched back to default launcher and still can't locate them...Seems I now have a "half-baked" system(mixture of B&N and Android Apps)...I downloaded the Nookunrooter.apk in an attempt to re-root my NT later...I got allthe way to the Nook Unroot screen(This application will unroot your NookTablet.....etc....)...I clicked the "NookTablet unroot" window at the bottom and I get "Echo werked" small pop-up in the middle of the screen...
I re-installed the Nookunrooter.apk severaltimes and still get the same error...
I also reset the NT to factory settings(power + n button) severaltimes and still same error...I would greatly appreciate an answwer/resolution tothis...This NT is a christmas gift and obviously cannot be returned...Thank you...
thesal523 said:
!!! Help !!! - After rooting my NT & installing the GoLauncher I couldn't access/find B&N's default icons(Library, Web, etc.,...)...I switched back to default launcher and still can't locate them...Seems I now have a "half-baked" system(mixture of B&N and Android Apps)...I downloaded the Nookunrooter.apk in an attempt to re-root my NT later...I got allthe way to the Nook Unroot screen(This application will unroot your NookTablet.....etc....)...I clicked the "NookTablet unroot" window at the bottom and I get "Echo werked" small pop-up in the middle of the screen...
I re-installed the Nookunrooter.apk severaltimes and still get the same error...
I also reset the NT to factory settings(power + n button) severaltimes and still same error...I would greatly appreciate an answwer/resolution tothis...This NT is a christmas gift and obviously cannot be returned...Thank you...
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Do you have the ability to do adb, or use terminal emulator?
If so re root your device, by runing NookandZergy.bat.
WARNING: This will erase yoru entire device.
Then install Terminal Emulator, or use adb and issue the following command:
Code:
echo -n '0000' > /bootloader/BootCnt
Then restart your device.
Sorry, I'm a nube at this...Don;t know what adb/Terminal Emulator is/are...
How do I know if I have adb/Terminal emulator on my NT?...
How do I go about installing either?...
Do I need to execute NookandZergy.bat on my NT?...
Please explain...Thank you...
Here's some steps I posted on someone elses topic. I know you said you did the reset but give it a shot:
If it comes to it, power down, hold power and 'n' and it'll turn on, then come to the black background with the n logo then power off. Release just the power button and press and hold again for 7 more times.
On the 9th time just use the power button to turn it on and it'll prompt you with some warnings. Follow through with the continue and it will perform the steps.
BE WARNED: this will perform a complete factory restore so any installed apps will be gone but it won't touch your SD card.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
dodgepot said:
Here's some steps I posted on someone elses topic. I know you said you did the reset but give it a shot:
If it comes to it, power down, hold power and 'n' and it'll turn on, then come to the black background with the n logo then power off. Release just the power button and press and hold again for 7 more times.
On the 9th time just use the power button to turn it on and it'll prompt you with some warnings. Follow through with the continue and it will perform the steps.
BE WARNED: this will perform a complete factory restore so any installed apps will be gone but it won't touch your SD card.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
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Use this method.
Just turn off the nook tablet, and start it by holding the power and N button. Continue to hold and you will note that the tablet turns on then off. Do this 8 times, and you will be promped for a full factory reset.
Loglud/dodgepot - Thank you very much for your input...Much appreciated...
I was having difficulty following either method, but I came across the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19546639&postcount=13
I followed these instructions which differ slightly, but was able to get a complete factory reset(re-image)...
I will now proceed to re-root my NT & hopefully won't run into any major issues...
Will return if I do and/or have any questions...Thank you again...
thesal523 said:
Loglud/dodgepot - Thank you very much for your input...Much appreciated...
I was having difficulty following either method, but I came across the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19546639&postcount=13
I followed these instructions which differ slightly, but was able to get a complete factory reset(re-image)...
I will now proceed to re-root my NT & hopefully won't run into any major issues...
Will return if I do and/or have any questions...Thank you again...
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Good luck in your adventures and don't be a stranger!
I posted the [How-to] Quick Access to Nook Tablet's FACTORY RESET Screen in both the General and Development sections of these forums just for these types of situations... a search would have netted you the link. Following that guide will get you back to stock.
Good luck.
O.K., I'm back to square one...I re-rooted my NT for the 4th time(followed Indirect instr. videos 1 & 2) and installed Honeycomb Launcher...After re-rooting I no longer have access to B&N's launcher...According to the video I should be able to flip-flop between B&N's launcher & Honeycomb Launcher by pressing the"n' button twice...If I open Apps. I can see the Apps. that came with my NT...From time to time I get the following error msg.: "The application Honeycomb Launcher (process mobi.SyndicateApps.HCL) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again"...
Any idea as to what is causing the above msg. and why pressing the "n" button is not allowing me to switch launchers?...I have other questions(e.g.; weather widget not working, how to move files around from-to SD card, etc..,..), but wanted to get past this issue first...Your help is greatly appreciated...
(I'm counting on dodgepot and/or Loglud to come thru again , or anyone for that matter...Again, much appreciate the help)...
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O.K., I'm back to square one...I re-rooted my NT for the 4th time(followed Indirect instr. videos 1 & 2) and installed Honeycomb Launcher...After re-rooting I no longer have access to B&N's launcher...According to the video I should be able to flip-flop between B&N's launcher & Honeycomb Launcher by pressing the"n' button twice...If I open Apps. I can see the Apps. that came with my NT...From time to time I get the following error msg.: "The application Honeycomb Launcher (process mobi.SyndicateApps.HCL) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again"...
Any idea as to what is causing the above msg. and why pressing the "n" button is not allowing me to switch launchers?...I have other questions(e.g.; weather widget not working, how to move files around from-to SD card, etc..,..), but wanted to get past this issue first...Your help is greatly appreciated...
(I'm counting on dodgepot and/or Loglud to come thru again , or anyone for that matter...Again, much appreciate the help)...
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there have been reports of honeycomb launcher force closing a lot. that is according to reviews from the android market...
the only suggestion i can give you is to move the honeycomb launcher apk to system/app if it is not there already
after that go to the tgps launcher and manage apps, try clearing data and cache for honeycomb launcher and reboot. hopefully after that you won't experience any more force closes for a while.
+1 I tried hcl a little and experienced issues so went to adw launcher ex. Much better, imho.
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According to the video I should be able to flip-flop between B&N's launcher & Honeycomb Launcher by pressing the"n' button twice.
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Do you know if you're using a modified SystemUI.apk? It sounds like you might be. There is one (that was not made when those videos were made) that removes the little B&N popup menu entirely. If you want that, you might need to revert to the stock SystemUI.apk.
The Home Switcher app will allow you to change your home button functionality as you like.
ENJOY!
Thank you all for your quick response...Much appreciate it...I apologize, but being a nubie & not that familiar with the terminologies I need some direction...
I recall that the last question during the rooting process had a reference to the
SystemUI.apk & required a Y or N response...I don't recall what I replied(Y or N)...Getting a little confused with the different options...
1- How do u move the HCL apk -> system/app?...
2- Why move the HCL apk -> system/app?...
3- How to access tgps launcher and manage apps, clearing data and cache for
HCL...
4- Should the HCL be uninstalled after performing the above followed by the
ADW Launcher EX install?...
5- Can I download(install) the ADW Launcher EX from the Android market?...
6. Once the ADW Launcher EX is installed how do I flip-flop between B&N
& ADW launcher?...
I read somewhere that to get rid of Honeycomb Launcher u can go to the Android Market > My Apps and click on HCL Launcher and then Uninstall...
And something about moving it 1st to /system/app rather than /data/app(???)...With all the choices getting confused with the proper course of action...Again, I would appreciate instructions for the best/quickest(safest) approach to correct this issue...
I really appreciate your willingness to help, not to mention that this is a learning experience for me and(hopefully) I will be able to help others as a result...
Many thanks...
thesal523 said:
Thank you all for your quick response...Much appreciate it...I apologize, but being a nubie & not that familiar with the terminologies I need some direction...
I recall that the last question during the rooting process had a reference to the
SystemUI.apk & required a Y or N response...I don't recall what I replied(Y or N)...
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Sounds like you entered Y. If you want to be able to switch between the B&N launcher and a custom launcher, you are going to need the stock SystemUI.apk.
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Getting a little confused with the different options...
1- How do u move the HCL apk -> system/app?...
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You should be able to find it in /data/app. Move it to /system/app, and reinstall (and maybe reboot).
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2- Why move the HCL apk -> system/app?...
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I think some believe this improves stability. However it prevents the market from updating the app. I use ADW EX and have not moved it and don't have any issues. I think HCL is pretty buggy (as has been stated above).
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3- How to access tgps launcher and manage apps, clearing data and cache for
HCL...
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Use NT Hidden settings (look in dev forum) to manage applications. Select HCL from the application list and clear data/cache.
thesal523 said:
4- Should the HCL be uninstalled after performing the above followed by the
ADW Launcher EX install?...
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You don't have to, but you can if you want to.
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5- Can I download(install) the ADW Launcher EX from the Android market?...
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Yes. EX is the paid version (well worth it IMO). There is a free version, but it hasn't been updated in a LONG time (in internet time).
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6. Once the ADW Launcher EX is installed how do I flip-flop between B&N
& ADW launcher?...
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Again, you're going to need the stock SystemUI.apk
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I read somewhere that to get rid of Honeycomb Launcher u can go to the Android Market > My Apps and click on HCL Launcher and then Uninstall...
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Yes, you can do that.
Hit the THANKS button for those that have helped you [there are a few here] and to be honest, you're making this whole thing way more complicated than it needs to be. You really should learn how to use the XDA Forum SEARCH function more effectively so that you get better results for what it is that you're trying to do. As well, don't just hop on the first thing you find and try it without reading as much as possible about what it is that you're attempting to do. Also try to find corroborating information for that which you are attempting before attempting. Since you're new here, it can be a bit daunting but if you put a little effort into it, you'll find a lot of info and many people that will help you accordingly.
And Welcome to XDA Forums!
ckevinwelch - Many thanks for the quick & detailed response...
I've decided that I will unroot/re-root my NT & select ADW from the list of launchers...I will also pay closer attention to the question regarding SystemUI.apk at the end of the rooting process...If I understood u correctly, my response should enable the install of the SystemUI.apk, correct?...
After rebooting I should be able to switch between launchers(B&N - ADW) since the SystemUI.apk would have been installed, correct?...(I'm assuming this is done by double-clicking the "n" button)...
I'll also head over to the DEV Forum to read about accessing NT's hidden settings in order to access tgps launcher and manage apps, clearing data and cache, etc...
I'll post back here with the results...Thank you very much for your time and all the help...
thesal523 said:
ckevinwelch - Many thanks for the quick & detailed response...
I've decided that I will unroot/re-root my NT & select ADW from the list of launchers...I will also pay closer attention to the question regarding SystemUI.apk at the end of the rooting process...If I understood u correctly, my response should enable the install of the SystemUI.apk, correct?...
After rebooting I should be able to switch between launchers(B&N - ADW) since the SystemUI.apk would have been installed, correct?...(I'm assuming this is done by double-clicking the "n" button)...
I'll also head over to the DEV Forum to read about accessing NT's hidden settings in order to access tgps launcher and manage apps, clearing data and cache, etc...
I'll post back here with the results...Thank you very much for your time and all the help...
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If you want to keep the stock behavior (i.e. the little popup menu that would allow you to access the stock home), DO NOT let N&Z install a new SystemUI.apk. You want the stock one.
sounds like you are on barnes and noble home screen and cant change back. you can install anycut to access menu again to force change between launcher, or download a new launcher from the internet and this will force the choice again... or download the hijack adb app and use it to patch with nook zergy to install a new launcher... or download my sd card image file and it has all the apps there to install from... got videos on many of these things on my you tube channel... however, if you have removed the N menu and set barnes and noble home screen to your default launcher, you may not have access to a method to install another launcher except to manualy push it over using ADB and a usb cable. If you ar at this point and not comfortable with command prompts, then I would just do 8 factory restore and start over with the SD card I made... I even made a video of how to recover a failed root process with the sd card. it has all the files you need so you dont have to go all over looking for them.
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Thank you albertwertz for the feedback...I decided to unroot/re-root and followed ckevinwelch' suggestion, i.e., did *NOT* let N&Z install a new SystemUI.apk. & keep the stock behavior...After rebooting my NT & selecting HomeCatcher & ADW launcher as default I can now bring up B&N's stock menu...I also got the weather widget to work properly(failing when running with HoneyComb launcher)...I really appreciate the time+patience you've put into helping me along...
I've also launched tgps_launcher to familiarize myself with the settings...One thing I noticed is that Auto Mount is flagged under Development, should it be(I recall I had to un-check it during the rooting process)?...
I did some navigating to familiarize myself with the settings, options,etc.,..
I also downloaded/installed/opened a game(Solitaire) to gauge the size of mem/storage utilized...I went back to tgps_launcher to get a list of the running Apps...I noticed that the Solitaire game was listed under the "On SD card" tab, however I didn't have an SD card installed at the time(box to the right was unchecked)?????????...
I stopped Solitaire, went back to my list of Apps & noticed that the Solitaire icon switched to the android icon...I tried opening it, but got some sort of error stating that it couldn't be opened so I ended up un-installing/re-installing...How do I determine if an Apps. is closed(not running) and what's the correct way to stop it and re-claim used memory/storage?...How do I move stuff around between data <-> system files?...
Again, many thanks(trying to get all my questions in as I learn more about this conversion)...