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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.
Hello Friends, I have a basic general query.
Can .apk files saved on a computer be installed without the absolute necessity of a file management app/file manager?
I ask this because a friend of mine, believe it or not, has no form of internet access! She has Temple Run on her computer which she intends on installing on her Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830.
I suggested her to get ES File Explorer and that is when she informed me, she has no internet access. Yesterday, on 13 July 2012, she informed me that she has the .apk file of ES File Explorer as well but she has no clue how to install it on her device.
She has enabled Unknown sources to allow installation of non-Market applications.
Is there a way she can atleast install ES File Explorer, which will take care of her follow-up app installations? Will Samsung Kies to the job?
Thanking you all in advance and anticipating your responses.
She just needs to move the .apk from her computer (assuming she has one?) to the root of her sdcard. Then install like any other .apk file through file manager. Simple!
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Apex_Strider said:
She just needs to move the .apk from her computer (assuming she has one?) to the root of her sdcard. Then install like any other .apk file through file manager. Simple!
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Thank you Apex_Strider.
But does she need to have a file management app (such as ES File Explorer or ASTRO File Manager) installed on her device?
YLNdroid said:
Thank you Apex_Strider.
But does she need to have a file management app (such as ES File Explorer or ASTRO File Manager) installed on her device?
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No, just simply plug in the phone and select "USB Mass Storage" option, locate the .apk file on the computer, copy to root of sdcard, eject the phone or select "Charge Only" and then use the built-in file manager to locate and install the .apk (or any .apk file for that matter) and install... easy as pie!
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Apex_Strider said:
copy to root of sdcard
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Apex_Strider, you mean /sdcard, right? The .apk file must not be placed in a folder.
Thank you for being patient with my naive behaviour.
YLNdroid said:
Apex_Strider, you mean /sdcard, right? The .apk file must not be placed in a folder.
Thank you for being patient with my naive behaviour.
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You are correct, sir. Don't place in any of the folders within the sd card, but at the root of the /sdcard and you're all set!
Hello Friends, I am back with another general query.
How can I download a .apk file from the Google Play Store and save it on my computer? There are situations when I have no internet access and thus I intend on keeping basic apps such as HC-kTool, Temple Run, ES File Explorer, etc., ready at hand if and when I require them.
:silly:
Thanking you in advance and awaiting your replies.
YLNdroid said:
Hello Friends, I am back with another general query.
How can I download a .apk file from the Google Play Store and save it on my computer? There are situations when I have no internet access and thus I intend on keeping basic apps such as HC-kTool, Temple Run, ES File Explorer, etc., ready at hand if and when I require them.
:silly:
Thanking you in advance and awaiting your replies.
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You will need to install them to your device from the market, and then either use another app to backup the apk files to your sdcard, or if your rooted you can simply navigate to the /system/app folder and copy the apk files to the sdcard yourself
zacthespack said:
You will need to install them to your device from the market, and then either use another app to backup the apk files to your sdcard, or if your rooted you can simply navigate to the /system/app folder and copy the apk files to the sdcard yourself
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Thank you zacthespack, I was unaware Android apps could be "re-used" if needed, after installation. All this while I was under the self-created foolish presumption that an "installed" application cannot be copied and saved.
Thank you once again for educating me. I love this community.
YLNdroid said:
Thank you zacthespack, I was unaware Android apps could be "re-used" if needed, after installation. All this while I was under the self-created foolish presumption that an "installed" application cannot be copied and saved.
Thank you once again for educating me. I love this community.
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Your welcome, yes the apps are stored in there apk form and just run (much like a java program is compiled to a .jar and run)
A humble enquiry directed at the Superiors of the community. Can a forum for the Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus GT-S7500 be considered?
:fingers-crossed:
Thank you.
YLNdroid said:
A humble enquiry directed at the Superiors of the community. Can a forum for the Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus GT-S7500 be considered?
:fingers-crossed:
Thank you.
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That request should go in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660354
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Hello Friends, I have another query.
Am I correct to presume the user installed apps are stored under /data/app? If so, using Root Explorer I can copy the apps and save them wherever I desire, right?
Also, can I rename these apps after I copy and save them to another location? For example, the HC-kTool app I downloaded from the Google Play Store, is stored as net.hellcat.droiddev.ktool-1.apk under /data/app. Can I rename it to whatever I desire, as long as it ends as .apk, after I save it to a different location?
:silly:
Thank you for bearing my stupidity. I look forward to your replies.
YLNdroid said:
Hello Friends, I have another query.
Am I correct to presume the user installed apps are stored under /data/app? If so, using Root Explorer I can copy the apps and save them wherever I desire, right?
Also, can I rename these apps after I copy and save them to another location? For example, the HC-kTool app I downloaded from the Google Play Store, is stored as net.hellcat.droiddev.ktool-1.apk under /data/app. Can I rename it to whatever I desire, as long as it ends as .apk, after I save it to a different location?
:silly:
Thank you for bearing my stupidity. I look forward to your replies.
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YES for all questions
Cannot locate an app
Hello Friends, I downloaded the npower app, https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDMsImNvbXBzb2Z0LmFuZHJvaWQubnBvd2VyIl0. from the Google Play Store, but it is not visible under /data/app.
Is there another location where apps get stored after installation?
YLNdroid said:
Hello Friends, I downloaded the npower app, https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDMsImNvbXBzb2Z0LmFuZHJvaWQubnBvd2VyIl0. from the Google Play Store, but it is not visible under /data/app.
Is there another location where apps get stored after installation?
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Cannot install this app in my country to tell you the exact location of file. If you are using root explorer then use the inbuilt search fuction, root explorer will find it for you.
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Hello all, I have another general query.
Is there a repository/database of stock firmwares for Sony mobile devices similar to Sam Mobile?
I will soon have a plethora of Sony mobile phones to fiddle around with!
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YLNdroid said:
Hello all, I have another general query.
Is there a repository/database of stock firmwares for Sony mobile devices similar to Sam Mobile?
I will soon have a plethora of Sony mobile phones to fiddle around with!
:silly:
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Friends, any suggestions?
Hi,
I would like to share with you my new app. In few words... this app let you move Android folder (which usually contains app/game data) to external SD.
ROOT and BUSYBOX required!!!!!
How does it work? It's simple. It's a binder that binds Android folder from ext to int SD, all what you have to do is:
Move Android folder from internal to external SD (automatic in the future)
Install my app
Open app
Check "Bind Android folder blablabal"
Click Save
Reboot phone
1.0 - Initial release
Cheers
QBANIN
Cool will test
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Me too, thanks.
Tried this.
I moved the Android folder which contain all the data to my SD card and run the app, checked the box and restart my phone.
But when I run those games, it ask me to download all the data again. And even the fancy widgets can't detect the skins which downloaded earlier.
Any advice?
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kevinlow said:
Tried this.
I moved the Android folder which contain all the data to my SD card and run the app, checked the box and restart my phone.
But when I run those games, it ask me to download all the data again. And even the fancy widgets can't detect the skins which downloaded earlier.
Any advice?
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Is your device rooted and do you have busybox installed?
Yes. It is rooted and with busybox installed.
I moved the entire Android folder to external SD and run the app but with no luck.
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kevinlow said:
Yes. It is rooted and with busybox installed.
I moved the entire Android folder to external SD and run the app but with no luck.
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Did SU app ask for granting su permission to my app after tapping SAVE button?
[Comment deleted. Need to test this app more.]
QBANIN said:
Did SU app ask for granting su permission to my app after tapping SAVE button?
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Yes. Permission granted.
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No dice. Just creates a new android folder on the sdcard. Keep it up and let us know when you have it working.
Please, pm me output of
Code:
logcat |grep qbanin
and
Code:
mount
commands from adb terminal.
QBANIN said:
Please, pm me output of
Code:
logcat |grep qbanin
and
Code:
mount
commands from adb terminal.
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I think I might know what the issue is. Once you move the folder into the sdcard, and the use the app to bind the folder. If you then delete the Android folder from the internal sd, all stuff gets deleted from the extSdCard as well. Once you bind the two folders, I think whatever is in one automatically is in the other one as well. I maybe speaking n00bishly here but that is what I observed.
Maybe the person for whom this is not working deleted the Android folder from the internal sdcard after he used the app. Thats why the files got removed from the extSDcard as well.
I think a working way would be to copy the data to ext sdcard first, delete from the internal, then use the app. Although from what little use I experienced was that whatever data is coming in after using the app is present in both locations. I maybe wrong though, maybe I'm using it wrongly. Please correct me if I'm using it wrongly.
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I think I might know what the issue is. Once you move the folder into the sdcard, and the use the app to bind the folder. If you then delete the Android folder from the internal sd, all stuff gets deleted from the extSdCard as well. Once you bind the two folders, I think whatever is in one automatically is in the other one as well. I maybe speaking n00bishly here but that is what I observed.
Maybe the person for whom this is not working deleted the Android folder from the internal sdcard after he used the app. Thats why the files got removed from the extSDcard as well.
I think a working way would be to copy the data to ext sdcard first, delete from the internal, then use the app. Although from what little use I experienced was that whatever data is coming in after using the app is present in both locations. I maybe wrong though, maybe I'm using it wrongly. Please correct me if I'm using it wrongly.
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Yes. you're right I'm gonna make some of these steps automatic in the next release
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Yes. you're right I'm gonna make some of these steps automatic in the next release
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Ok. Well. It is not correct anyway.
This is how i did.
1) MOVE the ANDROID folder from internal SD to External SD by MY FILE
2) Once file moved, i never delete any folder from internal SD.
3) Run the app. Check the box, save and grant permission.
4) Reboot the phone.
And once phone starts, apps like fancy widgets, or games will require me to download the data file again. And there's one more ANDROID folder being generated in Internal SD
Rooted N7105 with busy box installed
Let me know if i miss out any steps
Thanks
Hi,
Does your app use mount-o bind ?
I so, install instruction:
1) COPY android folder to extsdcard
2) DELETE content of android folder, but then leave the empty android folder there.
3) run app
If that doesn't work, check that you have a kernel that uses init.d, if the method is the one I think.
Am I right ?
Otherwise, will try this app, DirectoryBind keeps crashing and randomly forgetting the location of my spotify cache...
francois13 said:
Hi,
Does your app use mount-o bind ?
I so, install instruction:
1) COPY android folder to extsdcard
2) DELETE content of android folder, but then leave the empty android folder there.
3) run app
If that doesn't work, check that you have a kernel that uses init.d, if the method is the one I think.
Am I right ?
Otherwise, will try this app, DirectoryBind keeps crashing and randomly forgetting the location of my spotify cache...
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You dont need this for making Spotify use the external Sd card. Install an older Spotify apk. Start it and in loginscreen press menu button and change sd location to exSdCard. Then you can update Spotify in Market to the newest and it will use the external sd card.
Sorry for the ot
francois13 said:
Hi,
Does your app use mount-o bind ?
I so, install instruction:
1) COPY android folder to extsdcard
2) DELETE content of android folder, but then leave the empty android folder there.
3) run app
If that doesn't work, check that you have a kernel that uses init.d, if the method is the one I think.
Am I right ?
Otherwise, will try this app, DirectoryBind keeps crashing and randomly forgetting the location of my spotify cache...
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Yes, it does use mount -o bind command, but not via init.d scipt.
Ad 2. When you tap "Save" button, my app check if Android folder exists on internal sd and creates it if necessary.
Work great with crash rom v3.1
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This is the same kind of app as "Directory Bind" ?
(Also here on Xda for quite some time)
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fotoingo said:
This is the same kind of app as "Directory Bind" ?
(Also here on Xda for quite some time)
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Yes it is. But directory Bind also have the ability to choose the directories and so it is more complicated
I have htc explorer and i installed cm9 in it. I want to add facebook in rom. Tell me how can i add apps which are built in with rom.
burhanahmed92 said:
I have htc explorer and i installed cm9 in it. I want to add facebook in rom. Tell me how can i add apps which are built in with rom.
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paste the the facebook.apk in system/app/here and change the permission to rw-r-r
Make sure you are ROOTED.
For convenience I recommend install an app named ROOT EXPLORER.
*After installing, Download the Latest Facebook.apk extension file.
*Go to ROOT directory > then SYSTEM > then APP
*Paste your Facebook.apk file there.
*Long press on that Facebook.apk file and choose PERMISSIONS
*And Check as shown in figure.
Done
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itsmepawan said:
Make sure you are ROOTED.
For convenience I recommend install an app named ROOT EXPLORER.
*After installing, Download the Latest Facebook.apk extension file.
*Go to ROOT directory > then SYSTEM > then APP
*Paste your Facebook.apk file there.
*Long press on that Facebook.apk file and choose PERMISSIONS
*And Check as shown in figure.
Done
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can you tell in more detail step by step
burhanahmed92 said:
can you tell in more detail step by step
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use any file explorer with root permission(like root explorer) and copy the apk to the app folder in system den change its permissions as explained above to rw-r-r
app stop working error
sangalaxy said:
use any file explorer with root permission(like root explorer) and copy the apk to the app folder in system den change its permissions as explained above to rw-r-r
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i have done as you said after that i restart my mobile then it starts giving app stop responding error
burhanahmed92 said:
i have done as you said after that i restart my mobile then it starts giving app stop responding error
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try reinstalling it from there
may be it will not work as it not supposed to be a system app
so just install it on internel
othe way
sangalaxy said:
try reinstalling it from there
may be it will not work as it not supposed to be a system app
so just install it on internel
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is there another way like when i flash rom they install built in with it:angel:
burhanahmed92 said:
is there another way like when i flash rom they install built in with it:angel:
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you can try the method of copying before flashing the rom but it is too complicated
burhanahmed92 said:
can you tell in more detail step by step
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OK, here you are.
Make sure your device is ROOTED.
*Install FACEBOOK from Play store.
*Install ROOT EXPLORER from Play Store.
*Open Root Explorer
*If you are in ROOT directory, look for folder named " DATA"
*Open that and look for folder named "APP"
*Open that folder and you will find all installed app in your device (except system apps)
*There you will ring Facebook apk file too. Long press on that file and choose MOVE
*Now go back to ROOT directory and look for folder named "SYSTEM"
*Look for folder named "APP"
*Open that, and at the top you will find MOVE HERE, Click on that (Your Facebook file is now moved to SYSTEM>APP)
*Now after moving, long press on Facebook file and choose the option PERMISSIONS
*Check the necessary boxes as shown.
Done
Good luck
ivarion saidis
itsmepawan said:
OK, here you are.
Make sure your device is ROOTED.
*Install FACEBOOK from Play store.
*Install ROOT EXPLORER from Play Store.
*Open Root Explorer
*If you are in ROOT directory, look for folder named " DATA"
*Open that and look for folder named "APP"
*Open that folder and you will find all installed app in your device (except system apps)
*There you will ring Facebook apk file too. Long press on that file and choose MOVE
*Now go back to ROOT directory and look for folder named "SYSTEM"
*Look for folder named "APP"
*Open that, and at the top you will find MOVE HERE, Click on that (Your Facebook file is now moved to SYSTEM>APP)
*Now after moving, long press on Facebook file and choose the option PERMISSIONS
*Check the necessary boxes as shown.
Done
Good luck
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after all these steo should i restart
not working start giving not responding error
burhanahmed92 said:
after all these steo should i restart
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i have done all step u asked gives same errorr
burhanahmed92 said:
after all these steo should i restart
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You are just modifying the current ROM, Not making the ROM.
If you over right with other ROM while flashing you will loose all the modified data.(like making a Facebook as an System App)
After completion I suggest take a backup of your device.
Edit: If you are getting error, then Move that Facebook file to your Memory Card. After that uninstall Facebook, make sure that FACEBOOK FILE IS NOT ANYWHERE IN YOUR DEVICE EXCEPT YOUR MEMORY CARD. If you find there exist any then Delete that.
Now you are clean, Move that FACEBOOK file from MEMORY CARD to SYSTEM>APP and move there.
After file gets moved, just click on it and choose INSTALL.
Done
Custom Rom
itsmepawan said:
You are just modifying the current ROM, Not making the ROM.
If you over right with other ROM while flashing you will loose all the modified data.(like making a Facebook as an System App)
After completion I suggest take a backup of your device.
Edit: If you are getting error, then Move that Facebook file to your Memory Card. After that uninstall Facebook, make sure that FACEBOOK FILE IS NOT ANYWHERE IN YOUR DEVICE EXCEPT YOUR MEMORY CARD. If you find there exist any then Delete that.
Now you are clean, Move that FACEBOOK file from MEMORY CARD to SYSTEM>APP and move there.
After file gets moved, just click on it and choose INSTALL.
Done
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i have htc explorer and i have installed CM 9. I want to add facebook in cm9 while flashing it , i mean when i flash cm9 facebook will be added by default. So tell me is it possible
burhanahmed92 said:
i have htc explorer and i have installed CM 9. I want to add facebook in cm9 while flashing it , i mean when i flash cm9 facebook will be added by default. So tell me is it possible
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Oh man, I thought you just want to modify current ROM.
Off course it is possible, if I tell you step by step it takes long,
I am going to sleep
So I provide you the link for the whole process.
BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE BACKUP YOUR CURRENT DATA.
http://m.tech2.com/how-to/smartphones/how-to-add-or-remove-apps-from-a-custom-rom/907044
Good luck and Good night :sly:
I accidentally removed the package com.android.contacts. Now it's not possible to make calls with the stock telephone app, the app isn't visible in launcher anymore.
Can someone with root provide me with the full details, where this app resides? I guess it's something with /sytem/priv-app.
Yes, it's in system/priv-app
I would need the full path please.
So also folder name and name of the apk inside.
rolex0815 said:
I would need the full path please.
So also folder name and name of the apk inside.
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Sure.../system/priv-app/Contacts/Contacts.apk