So anyway I can get asop mms apk to work with working mms? Cause I tried to with my LG thrill and failed with it. Nothing ever worked. I'd prefer the stock android messagsing app. But iI don't want to flash a Rom. I know I have to root. But I don't want to flash a rom just for that.
Also Is tthere anyway to change in the framework like where its like froyo everything is vannila like a theme I know it wouldn't be something simple but would be nice
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You have to be rooted. The mms.apk is a system app so, to get the apk to install requires you to override.
Yes I know that!!!!! I have known this since I got my first android begenning of last year....... I was asking where to obtain one that will work completely with mms working as well
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Sorry didnt see that. Just do a search. But make sure its from gingerbread otherwise it won't work since its from an older sdk. I did it on my captivate
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YAY! I had to remove another file to get it to work but yay!
hyelton said:
YAY! I had to remove another file to get it to work but yay!
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How did you do it? Mind to share, thanks!
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I would also like to know how you installed, its my favorite messaging app
I'd like to know as well!!
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I accomplished this a while ago but I can't remember how I did it! I attached the apk I used, but I don't know if I installed normally or if I deleted the old mms.apk and used this one? Here's the code for getting rid of the old apk and replacing it with this one, which is what I THINK I did.
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
su
cd /system/app/
cp mms.apk mms.apk.backup
exit
exit
adb push mms.apk /system/app/
Let me know if this works
EDIT: If you want the stock android messaging, with no themes or anything, look here for the apk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220698
The attached file is themed black, which I think is cool, but the stock is there if you need it.
Awesome. I got it to work using root explorer. I HATED the sammy messaging app. This is perfect
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bustabo said:
Awesome. I got it to work using root explorer. I HATED the sammy messaging app. This is perfect
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how did u get it to work with root explorer? i renamed the sammy mms.apk to mms.apk.backup, and placed the stock android mms.apk in the same location. how to i access it now?
edit: nvm, got it working. just sad i can't change the font size now
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I uninstalled mine by accident. Anyone have it?
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I uninstalled mine by accident. Anyone have it?
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you can download the bionix rom if you don't have it , unzip and pull the .apk from the system/app directory.
Tried that. Didn't work. I used astro and tried to install the swype apk from 1.8. I get installation unsuccessful.
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Instead of installing it, try moving it to the system/app directory with something like Root Explorer
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I uninstalled mine by accident. Anyone have it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755112
they got it from here, its the "Black Glass" theme
Thanks bronk and topshelf. I got it back. First time using root explorer. Nice app. Hey topshelf, go bruins!
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Thanks bronk and topshelf. I got it back. First time using root explorer. Nice app. Hey topshelf, go bruins!
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they are playing their asses off!!!
Thomas is an animal this season.
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Thomas is an animal this season.
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oh my god its amazing....i love watching the old man fight for his job.....we better careful about turning this into a hockey thread before the mods yell at us...GO BRUINS!
Go Beantown!!
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I'm trying to do this too, which part of the Bionix apk do I actually pull out and put into system/app? I'm using Axura right now but I love the Bionix Swype theme
I'm pretty new to this whole Android thing
edit: do I just replace the Swype apk I already have?
pookguy88 said:
I'm trying to do this too, which part of the Bionix apk do I actually pull out and put into system/app? I'm using Axura right now but I love the Bionix Swype theme
I'm pretty new to this whole Android thing
edit: do I just replace the Swype apk I already have?
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just download the metamorph in the link i posted earlier in this thread
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just download the metamorph in the link i posted earlier in this thread
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is it possible to do it without metamorph? I don't want an extra app on my phone that all it does was reskin Swype.. I have access to the Bionix.zip so is it possible to somehow rip the Swype from there into mine? I have Root Explorer too...
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is it possible to do it without metamorph? I don't want an extra app on my phone that all it does was reskin Swype.. I have access to the Bionix.zip so is it possible to somehow rip the Swype from there into mine? I have Root Explorer too...
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oh i didnt realize you dont want metamorph on your phone.....its tough to believe that some people can live without it hahaha
anyways, easiest way to install your swype is place the .apk in C:/AndroidSDK/tools on your PC, then access your device through adb (command prompt) and simply type this command:
adb push Swype.apk /system/app (then press enter)
then bang! your new Swype.apk was installed over the one you currently have
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oh i didnt realize you dont want metamorph on your phone.....its tough to believe that some people can live without it hahaha
anyways, easiest way to install your swype is place the .apk in C:/AndroidSDK/tools on your PC, then access your device through adb (command prompt) and simply type this command:
adb push Swype.apk /system/app (then press enter)
then bang! your new Swype.apk was installed over the one you currently have
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great thanks, I will try that, does push just basically overwrite? Can't I just manually do this in root explorer? Or does adb push actually do something in addition?
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great thanks, I will try that, does push just basically overwrite? Can't I just manually do this in root explorer? Or does adb push actually do something in addition?
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it overwrites...i can prob do it in root explorer, but i would never tell you to do something i personally never tried, but go right ahead if thats what you would prefer
To the OP, if you are trying to get a specific theme only for Swype, then just use my metamorphs. The Bionix rom uses a Non voice input version of Swype if i remember correctly, and the theme is one of the old ones I found and had in my non v.i. thread. Currently, my metamorphs are for voice input only, but i promise, it's the simplest way to create, distribute, and apply these themes. Sure, it's easier to just replace an .apk with an update.zip, which would allow me to edit the libSwypeCore.so file to change the trail line color as well, but it is also a monumental undertaking in themeing software with REAL fragmentation issues. You thought Android was bad? BAH! I don't even know a rough estimate of the number of versions of Swype being utilized now... If I were to theme the .apk itself, then I would have to do a separate one for Vibrant, Epic, Fascinate, Captivate, GT-I9000, Evo, DX, DInc, etc, etc, until I FINALLY get ONE theme for ALL the versions of Swype. Metamorph eliminates the need for that. You can just install Metamorph, apply the theme, and then uninstall metamorph. You won't lose your theme
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To the OP, if you are trying to get a specific theme only for Swype, then just use my metamorphs. The Bionix rom uses a Non voice input version of Swype if i remember correctly, and the theme is one of the old ones I found and had in my non v.i. thread. Currently, my metamorphs are for voice input only, but i promise, it's the simplest way to create, distribute, and apply these themes. Sure, it's easier to just replace an .apk with an update.zip, which would allow me to edit the libSwypeCore.so file to change the trail line color as well, but it is also a monumental undertaking in themeing software with REAL fragmentation issues. You thought Android was bad? BAH! I don't even know a rough estimate of the number of versions of Swype being utilized now... If I were to theme the .apk itself, then I would have to do a separate one for Vibrant, Epic, Fascinate, Captivate, GT-I9000, Evo, DX, DInc, etc, etc, until I FINALLY get ONE theme for ALL the versions of Swype. Metamorph eliminates the need for that. You can just install Metamorph, apply the theme, and then uninstall metamorph. You won't lose your theme
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when you say theme is it only a swype theme that I'm applying? I don't want to change the theme of the whole rom just to change the swype skin
Just download this swype from the link below and use root explore and move it to /system/app reboot and your done! Its with voice.
http://rapidshare.com/files/434798194/Swype.apk
Enjoy!
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Just download this swype from the link below and use root explore and move it to /system/app reboot and your done! Its with voice.
Enjoy!
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I tried to install the swype.apk but it just keeps force closing any idea why? i recently updated to eugenes gingerclone rom but i miss swype and cant find a working version anywhere!
Hello all, I was hoping someone may have run into this and might could give me some feedback.
I have my phone rooted, and use Handcent for texting. I have no problems sending pictures......and up until recently, I've had no problems receiving pictures either. At first I thought it was just going to be iPhone users, but have since experienced the problem getting pics from various phones and carriers.
iPhone4 - Verizon
iPhone3 - AT&T
Samsung Eternity - AT&T
There are a few others as well. I have disabled the original messaging app, and only use Handcent. I've had no problems until the past couple of weeks. I am wondering if maybe it isn't an update issue from Handcent......I know it has manually updated a couple of times in the past few weeks.
Anyone have any suggestions?
What do you mean when you say you disabled the original app?
What ROM/kernel are you using?
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What do you mean when you say you disabled the original app?
What ROM/kernel are you using?
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Firmware 2.1update1
Kernel 2.6.29
I rooted simply to remove bloatware, I haven't changed to any of the different ROM's or anything.
I deleted MMS.apk. I wanted to try to reinstall it, to see if maybe one of the Handcent updates caused the problem somehow, after I deleted the MMS app......but I can't get it to install. I downloaded the MMS.apk on my desktop, and open it through MyFiles. I've done a few apps this way, no problem.
MMS.apk you have to push to /system/app
You cant install it like you would a normal apk.
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MMS.apk you have to push to /system/app
You cant install it like you would a normal apk.
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I'm a little slow.....
How do I move the file, and where exactly does it need to be?
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I'm a little slow.....
How do I move the file, and where exactly does it need to be?
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You can install it with ESFile Explorer if you are rooted. You can find it on the market for free. You'll then need to find a mms.apk place it on your sdcard.. then using ESFile copy the apk and place it in system/apps/
Another option would be to download GeekSMS.. it runs on its on without the mms.apk. I've tried it and it worked fine for me.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/geeksms/com.novia.mms
I have RootExplorer......can I use it to install it?
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I have RootExplorer......can I use it to install it?
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Ok cool.
Can anyone tell me how to use RootExplorer to reinstall MSS then?
Thanks!
copy it to you sdcard
paste Mms.apk in /system/apps using Root Explorer.
Click it once you paste it there, install.
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copy it to you sdcard
paste Mms.apk in /system/apps using Root Explorer.
Click it once you paste it there, install.
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Ok, I have it on my SD....and long press -----> copy, but can't figure out how to paste it into RE.
Sorry for being such a noob.
Ok, figured out how to paste in RootExplorer.
Now that I did that, I ran MMS after pasting......it still won't install. It boots like its going to install the app, then I get a message saying it didn't install. I got the same thing when I just copied the APK into MyFiles and tried installing it.
What am I missing?
You're not supposed to try and install it. You move it into the /system/app and then it should show up in your app drawer.
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*continued from above* after reboot.
good day.
haha, mine is bigger.
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You're not supposed to try and install it. You move it into the /system/app and then it should show up in your app drawer.
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Told you I was slow.
Thanks man. Now I hope maybe this thing will work. If not, I have nodda clue....
Its fixed.....now that MMS is back on the phone. Thanks guys.
Greetings!
Wondering if anyone knows of any sources for the stock Google apps for Honeycomb 3.2.
I installed HC (per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358758 -- and am also going to try this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393904 )
I've been looking forward to HC, and am glad I finally bit the bullet, rooted, and installed it. But I'm still left wanting the stock, un-Sense'd experience.
The gmail app from HTC seems largely untouched. Unfortunately, that's not the case for calendar & contacts. Anyone know where I can get those apk's? (And if it's as simple as getting a hold of those and/or flashing them from CWM?)
I looked around on Google, but didn't find a good candidate to use (admittedly, I'm new to this, and am not sure what should work and what to avoid.)
Thanks, folks!
Jeff
Find a device that runs a asop or or close asop version of honeycomb and dl a Rom and pull the apk. Worth a shot
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Attached are the Google Calendar (incl. widget), Google Desk Clock (incl. widget) and Gallery apk. I copied them from this ROM, but got them working on a HC Sense ROM now.
push to /system/app and reboot.
Unfortunately I don't have the Google Contacts apk
I can't seem to install it?
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I can't seem to install it?
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If you're talking about those 3 apks, you have to put them in /system/app
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Found Contacts in the SDK, works on HC Flyer too
push to /system/app
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If you're talking about those 3 apks, you have to put them in /system/app
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I placed the there via root explorer but they don't see to show up in the app draw.
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I placed the there via root explorer but they don't see to show up in the app draw.
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Did you do a reboot? I used adb push command, you might want to try that...
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I placed the there via root explorer but they don't see to show up in the app draw.
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You changed the permissions to rw-r-r right?
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You changed the permissions to rw-r-r right?
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I forgot to mention I used ES File Explorer to mount /system as writable, then pushed the apk through adb
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I forgot to mention I used ES File Explorer to mount /system as writable, then pushed the apk through adb
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You can type "adb remount" instead of using a file explorer. I find that more convenient lol
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I was able to get everything to work with root explorer except for the calendar app which is the one I want the most. Has anyone else has any luch getting the calendar installed?
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You can type "adb remount" instead of using a file explorer. I find that more convenient lol
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Lol, thanks
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I was able to get everything to work with root explorer except for the calendar app which is the one I want the most. Has anyone else has any luch getting the calendar installed?
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Does your system/app contain the CalendarProvider.apk? It should be there in order to let the CalendarGoogle.apk work. Otherwise install aLogcat to find any exceptions...
OK, finally got the calendar working just by using Root Explorer. The trick was to put the calendar apk in the system folder and change the permissions there before moving it to the app folder. Works like a charm.
The Calendar sizing is a bit off, but I can live with it since I mainly wanted it for the widget.
HJ200 - Thanks for the Contacts.apk
Sorry I'm just now getting back to you. I knew I wanted to flash another ROM, and was waiting till I did to try this. Anyway, today I flashed this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421074
And then tried the Contacts.apk. I am not familiar with adb, so tried with Root Explorer. With Root Explorer in R/W mode, I put the apk in System, changed the permissions to rw-r-r, moved it to the app folder, and rebooted. The apk is definitely there, but it is not found in the app drawer. Suggestions? (Also, I am not familiar with adb, so was trying to do it without that...)
Thanks!
Jeff
Anybody able to walk me through how to get the Contacts app working w/o using ADB?
My post above lists what I've tried. I've looked around and have not found helpful suggestions.
Thanks!
Jeff
You wont be able to get the contacts apk to work because it relies on the stock HC framework :/
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Aw, stink. Ok, thanks, Gumby.
Here is a modified stock AT&T Contacts.apk file without the permanent Yellow Pages contact at the top. The is for rooted users only.
Replace the Contacts.apk in /system/app using Root Explorer. Change it's permissions to RW-R--R--. Reboot!
WARNING: Do not use this for any custom ROMs, only for use on a stock AT&T ROM! Also, remember to make backups...
Funny, I never even noticed the YP thingy on the top of my contacts till now. How lame. When I clicked on it, I got a force close. I must have already frozen whatever that button links to...
Thanks, maybe that apk can be swapped out for the stock one in our custom rom(s)...
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Awesome work!! This is verified working.
Niceeeee. Like to see dev work like this. Great work. This should maybe be in the themes and apps section though. Not a criticism.
How obnoxious of them to stick that YP in the contacts ?
Thanks, I tried posting in dev but it said not enough posts . I remove the yp app and mine force closed also when clicking the contact. It's crazy how much bloat ware came on this thing. I'd like to see a stock Samsung contacts.apk to see what else they hacked up
So just did this and now Contacts is missing from my app drawer and it wont launch from my launcher tray......... and I cant make calls the phone shortcut is gone.....
You need to restart the phone...
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You need to restart the phone...
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I've rebooted multiple times. I tried again same deal not sure what the issue is. I'm on TPC's v2 ROM not sure if that would cause any issue.
Same here and i didn't back up the stock app lol. Does anyone have the unmodded apk?
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Same here and i didn't back up the stock app lol. Does anyone have the unmodded apk?
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I have it, PM me you email addy I'll mail it over to you. I would upload it but I'm at work right now.
I haven't tested this on any of the custom ROMs, only the stock AT&T ROM. I'm not sure what they did with their Contacts.apk file. If you upload the one from your ROM, I can see if I can make the same mods that I did to the AT&T one.
Didn't work for me either, and also copied it over stock apk and don't have a backup. Using TPC V2 ROM. Any one have stock Contacts.apk for that rom?
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Using Go Contacts EX from the market for now. It's a little much, but works for good as a replacement for stock.
Looked over in the dev section- will probably be flashing a new ROM soon anyway
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Awesome, worked perfectly. Thanks.
He says it's flashable, i didn't bother to try I just unpacked the zip removed the /system/app/Mms.apk and pushed the new one in hoping for the best...
worked great... (Don't forget to set your permissions I can never remember the chmod so I did it through a file manager like estrongs)
rw-r--r--
Anyway, I didn't do a damn thing, I just was personally offended by the white messaging apk, it just stuck out like a sore thumb... so if anyone has not found this yet, tadah!
Thanks TarHeelTrigger!
Original Thread.
Works great thank you for this.
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How do you get it to work? I had a horrible time trying to replace my Google search box after botching it trying to replace it with a black one. I'm also using unnamed 2.2.1 w/ blue ics theme found here somewhere
Edit: my PC is down but can I push it from the phone? Does it need a command like /dev/block/mmcblk0p5? Kinda command? To authorize it?
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