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Any idea , how to how to rename a non system app ( installed app ) because some app names are too long to be displayed on the screen.
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You can't rename the the apps, but you can rename the shortcuts
But thats only possible with other launchers (f.e. Adw Launcher Ex)
Last night I went to use the mirror app and noticed it wasn't in the app drawer. I looked through my files using root explorer and couldn't find any mention of mirror. I thought my son may have inadvertently deleted it so I looked through Titanium Backup and couldn't find it there either. However, if I use search, the app shows up in the list. I can click on it and it works just fine but this is the only way to access it. Any one know how I can get the shortcut back in the app drawer? This is the only program that is missing.
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Can someone at least point me in the direction to look? I have root explorer and looked in some folders, but don't know if there's a folder that contains the programs of the app drawer or if the drawer just contains shortcuts to the apps.
djxtreme504 said:
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Can someone at least point me in the direction to look? I have root explorer and looked in some folders, but don't know if there's a folder that contains the programs of the app drawer or if the drawer just contains shortcuts to the apps.
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Every application .apk file contains an AndroidManifest.xml file in the root of the .apk file. Inside the AndroidManifest.xml file it provides directions for the package manager/launcher on whether or not to load the application into the Launcher 'draw/tray' and which icon to use.
The android package manager constantly monitors /data/app (3rd party apps) and /system/apps (stock and system apps) directories and picks up any added/removed .apk files. It will either add their icon to the launcher draw/tray or remove from the launcher draw/tray.
If you're having issues with the application not appearing in the Launcher draw/tray, I'd double check the application's respective .apk file is located in either /data/app or /system/app.
Hope that helps!
Thanks. Didn't find the apk in those folders or anyplace else. Guess I'm going to have to use rootexplorer and go through each folder 1 by 1.
djxtreme504 said:
Last night I went to use the mirror app and noticed it wasn't in the app drawer. I looked through my files using root explorer and couldn't find any mention of mirror. I thought my son may have inadvertently deleted it so I looked through Titanium Backup and couldn't find it there either. However, if I use search, the app shows up in the list. I can click on it and it works just fine but this is the only way to access it. Any one know how I can get the shortcut back in the app drawer? This is the only program that is missing.
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Here it is say thanks
clavoie26 said:
Here it is say thanks
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Thanks for posting this. I tried to flash it via TWRP2 Recovery, but it didn't fix it. It's still hidden, only visiting when Google Searching for it, just like it was before. Is there something I'm missing or an alternative way to install it? Thanks.
I have x10 mini running MiniCM7 2.1.8 with latest nAa kernel. i would like to rename few application labels displayed in ADW App Drawer. How can i rename a label? If any one could guide me on this it would be really helpful.
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Muthu
There is no easy way to rename the labels of your apps.
The displayed names are written inside the .apk file of the app, so you would have to modify that using an apk manager of some sorts, and you will most likely need root access.
Or you could search for a drawer app that lets you display different labels.
santaranger said:
There is no easy way to rename the labels of your apps.
The displayed names are written inside the .apk file of the app, so you would have to modify that using an apk manager of some sorts, and you will most likely need root access.
Or you could search for a drawer app that lets you display different labels.
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well i have root access.. n i know bit about changing app icon..
can u tell me how to rename apk label
hey quick question and i am sorry i am sure this has been asked before but how can i go about adding aps to the update zip for a 16gb tablet so that after i root it the apps are in like with the market app.
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yonu
Should be able to open the zip (not extract, just open) and add the apk file to /system/app
It should work most of the time, but some apks might not work.
yonu said:
hey quick question and i am sorry i am sure this has been asked before but how can i go about adding aps to the update zip for a 16gb tablet so that after i root it the apps are in like with the market app.
thanks,
yonu
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just keep in mind that if you put your apks into the system/app the apps you install will be installed into the system/app folder. therefore, all those apks you put in will be considered as system apps and may be difficult to update or reinstall.
I am looking for an app that will remove everything about an app. When I install some apps they create folders and files in various locations. sometimes when I "uninstall" the app, the folder will still be in "obb" or "data" folder. I would like to not have to manually go about deleting these extra files. is there an app that can help me?
ES File Explorer has an option to so this.