Ok so I have an app NinjaMorph installed which allows me to open .apk files and swap out a file (say an icon file) and then repackages up the .apk for me.. so far it's working as expected.. the only problem I'm having now is figuring out the locations of some of the apps I have installed as it seems that some of them aren't listed or at least don't appear to be.
Anyone have any idea where or how I can figure out the install locations on apps that are already installed? Is there another app I can install that will provide that info perhaps?
For instance the GasBuddy app. It doesn't show up anywhere in the system/app directory...
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Try /data/app
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Florynce said:
Try /data/app
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Oh nice looks like there's a ton of them in that directory... thanks!
you need Better Cut its a paid app on the market iv had it since it came out back on the G1. its great replace any apps icon with any image you want
they even have Themes and icon packs available for free once you download it so if you want all your icons one style/theme it will do them all. or you can just select individuals
No problem.
johnt2k: I think he's talking about customizing icons within the app, like menu buttons etc.
Actually what I'm trying to do is change a few icons in the app drawer. I can use Desktop Visualizer to make custom shortcuts no problem but changing the icons in the app drawer is a little giving me trouble.
I've been trying to use this Ninja Morph app to edit the .apk files and swap in the icon I want but it've only had it to actually work and with my settings and contact apps. Doesn't seem to take on the others i've tried to actually apply the change.
Yeah it seems like ninja morph only wants to change things in /system/app
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Hello all. General question to help me further understand some odds and ends in Android. What is the benefit of converting a program to a system program? Example:
I was reading that some people will convert, say, "GoLauncher" to a system app and deleting their stock launcher.
Now, I use Launcher Pro and always had it as a regular downloaded program. I did delete the BLUR launcher and the system always defaults to Launcher Pro so it is not an issue. If I was to convert Launcher Pro into a system app, would there be any benefit from doing so?
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If you data wipe it will remove your launcher unless it is converted to a system app. (95% sure on this)
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Ahh, I see. SO being that I removed the Blur launcher, Its better to move the Launcher PRO to system app. This way if I need to wipe, I will actually have a launcher to use instead of a black screen with a status bar. Either that or I would have to attempt to push one using ADB.
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Hello all. General question to help me further understand some odds and ends in Android. What is the benefit of converting a program to a system program? Example:
I was reading that some people will convert, say, "GoLauncher" to a system app and deleting their stock launcher.
Now, I use Launcher Pro and always had it as a regular downloaded program. I did delete the BLUR launcher and the system always defaults to Launcher Pro so it is not an issue. If I was to convert Launcher Pro into a system app, would there be any benefit from doing so?
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I do know that system apps cannot be uninstalled unless you use something like titanium backup or root explorer.
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Ahh, I see. SO being that I removed the Blur launcher, Its better to move the Launcher PRO to system app. This way if I need to wipe, I will actually have a launcher to use instead of a black screen with a status bar. Either that or I would have to attempt to push one using ADB.
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This is why I make my launcher a system app.
I think u might be able to hold down search key and say market to be able to download one as long as u don't have voice search deleted or frozen like I do
Better safe than sorry tho
Ok i use Tbackup for all my program freeze/removal. I converted launcher pro to system app. Thanks for all the input!
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What permissions do i need to put for moving the launcher into system apps
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What permissions do i need to put for moving the launcher into system apps
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Im pretty sure all system app permission are the same
If u long press any other system app and choose change permission u can see what it should look like. Then just cancel out and go to launcher app and make it look the same way
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does anyone know any good app drawers for miui ? other than go launcher?
You don't need an App Drawer for MIUI. You can just create a folder and drag all your apps into that folder (name it "Apps" for example). Then drag this folder to the center of your dock bar and that's it!
But if you want an app for that anyway, use the search, I know there is an app for that here
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You don't need an App Drawer for MIUI. You can just create a folder and drag all your apps into that folder (name it "Apps" for example). Then drag this folder to the center of your dock bar and that's it!
But if you want an app for that anyway, use the search, I know there is an app for that here
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That's what I did and it works great
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Straight from my Miui guide posted in the Q&A section...
GET AN APP DRAWER:
Check out xuso's ALTDRAWER app! It's a great resolution to MIUI's lack of an app drawer.
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Lags a bit the first time you launch it, but it still is a good resolution to Miui's lack of an app drawer.
Hi, I was just wondering if there was some developer app or trick to optimize the app icons on Jelly Bean to HD, instead of having them all blurry ? I used to have an iPod 4th Gen and there was an app in Cydia that would optimize the app icon to retina display, it was called iretiner >_> IS there a way to do this on Android ? No, I'm not an Apple Sheep, don't worry, I just had this thought flying through my head and I had to ask it since I kept searching and couldn't find anything about it, so here I am o.o Thanks for your replies !
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Hi, I was just wondering if there was some developer app or trick to optimize the app icons on Jelly Bean to HD, instead of having them all blurry ? I used to have an iPod 4th Gen and there was an app in Cydia that would optimize the app icon to retina display, it was called iretiner >_> IS there a way to do this on Android ? No, I'm not an Apple Sheep, don't worry, I just had this thought flying through my head and I had to ask it since I kept searching and couldn't find anything about it, so here I am o.o Thanks for your replies !
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Icons in Android are automatically scaled after what display you're on by the OS. It will automatically seek out the one that's closest to your resolution out of 5 categories, LDPI (Low) MDPI (Medium) HDPI (High) XHDPI (Extra high). Unless the maker of the app has provided a high res version, (XHDPI would be "HD") there is no way. You cant magcally make a picture better, despite what CSI wants you to think.
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Icons in Android are automatically scaled after what display you're on by the OS. It will automatically seek out the one that's closest to your resolution out of 5 categories, LDPI (Low) MDPI (Medium) HDPI (High) XHDPI (Extra high). Unless the maker of the app has provided a high res version, (XHDPI would be "HD") there is no way. You cant magcally make a picture better, despite what CSI wants you to think.
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Oh, well thank you for informing me, I have now learned something new. It's disappointing that icons can't be enhanced or optimized like in iOS, but thank you anyway
Japanezedann said:
Oh, well thank you for informing me, I have now learned something new. It's disappointing that icons can't be enhanced or optimized like in iOS, but thank you anyway
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Actually. iRetiner REPLACES the app icon with a larger one, given its available (jailbreak required).
Android is smart enough to take the best suited icon and use it, given the developer made an icon of that size (without rooting).
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Actually. iRetiner REPLACES the app icon with a larger one, given its available (jailbreak required).
Android is smart enough to take the best suited icon and use it, given the developer made an icon of that size (without rooting).
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Is it possible to get the icon from the app once downloaded, enlarge it with photo editing software, and replace it ? It's just irritating that the app gameplay is completely HD, but the icon is not.
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Is it possible to get the icon from the app once downloaded, enlarge it with photo editing software, and replace it ? It's just irritating that the app gameplay is completely HD, but the icon is not.
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That actually depends on the launcher, some launchers allow you to change the app icon that is shown, I believe.
Not sure which ones though
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Go launcher let's you change app icons, thats what I use, don't know bout other launchers
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That actually depends on the launcher, some launchers allow you to change the app icon that is shown, I believe.
Not sure which ones though
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So I'm assuming that the stock Jelly Bean launcher won't allow you to change them, even if you use some kind of root explorer to replace the icon with a bigger one in the app'a folder ?
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So I'm assuming that the stock Jelly Bean launcher won't allow you to change them, even if you use some kind of root explorer to replace the icon with a bigger one in the app'a folder ?
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I'm sure you could do it with root explorer, but you might run into issues where you'd need a computer or change something within a zip or apk, or some other sys stuff.
Kinda like changing LCD density, I make mine lower and have to use a phone.apk from another phone, if I dont my phone force closes
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So I'm assuming that the stock Jelly Bean launcher won't allow you to change them, even if you use some kind of root explorer to replace the icon with a bigger one in the app'a folder ?
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If you had the .apk file of the app, you could extract it, replace the icon, and rezip it back into a .apk. Then install it.
But Play doesn't give you the file, and it would be annoying to find the newest version of every app as it came out and extract, replace, rezip.
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If you had the .apk file of the app, you could extract it, replace the icon, and rezip it back into a .apk. Then install it.
But Play doesn't give you the file, and it would be annoying to find the newest version of every app as it came out and extract, replace, rezip.
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Doesn't the Play Store store the app apk's in /data/app/ or in /sdcard/mnt/ ?
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I'm sure you could do it with root explorer, but you might run into issues where you'd need a computer or change something within a zip or apk, or some other sys stuff.
Kinda like changing LCD density, I make mine lower and have to use a phone.apk from another phone, if I dont my phone force closes
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System stuff such as what ? It seems simple enough to mess with the app apk's, what system stuff would need changing ?
If you want to change the apps icon, take the apk file (which can be found in system/apps but this might be different on your phone just use a file browser with a search function to find it). decompile it using the apktools, change the icon to what you want then recompile and install
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If you want to change the apps icon, take the apk file (which can be found in system/apps but this might be different on your phone just use a file browser with a search function to find it). decompile it using the apktools, change the icon to what you want then recompile and install
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What would be the required size for the Nexus 7 so they don't come out all blurry ?
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What would be the required size for the Nexus 7 so they don't come out all blurry ?
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96x96 I do believe
same goes for music files eh
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96x96 I do believe
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Well thank you for your help, I'll try it out :3
Under CM11, is there a way to either remove or disable the Trebuchet and Google Now Launchers? I don't use this (use Apex instead) so I really don't want them running and taking up space and resources.
It looks like I can't disable them in the normal manner (in Settings...Apps) so wondering if there is another way.
-Tom
You can freeze those using TiBu or any other app.
Or delete the .apk from system with a root explorer.
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neo.ank said:
You can freeze those using TiBu or any other app.
Or delete the .apk from system with a root explorer.
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After I sent this I thought I could delete it, so I found and got rid of Trebuchet.... But I couldn't find the Google Now Launcher. Do you know what and where that launcher's .apk is at?
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After I sent this I thought I could delete it, so I found and got rid of Trebuchet.... But I couldn't find the Google Now Launcher. Do you know what and where that launcher's .apk is at?
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its under name...Launcher.apk in system APK directory!