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
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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.
There are 4 selectable Fonts on my SGP5, and an option to downlaod additional ones. I can't seem to find the font folder that these fonts are located (don't appear to be in System/Fonts folder). Is there a way to add fonts (into whatever folder the optional fonts are), without rooting?
You can get apk fonts then manually install them. After installation, the fonts would appear as part of the choices. No root needed
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There are 4 selectable Fonts on my SGP5, and an option to downlaod additional ones. I can't seem to find the font folder that these fonts are located (don't appear to be in System/Fonts folder). Is there a way to add fonts (into whatever folder the optional fonts are), without rooting?
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Hi,
When I search using Root Explorer on my SGP5, I see a bunch of .ttf files (truetype font files).
Jim
Where? (other than System/fonts)? Looking for that choco cookie one, I figure if that's not in a system folder, I could just drag ttf fonts there. I'll look for an apk to install them.
jimcpl said:
Hi,
When I search using Root Explorer on my SGP5, I see a bunch of .ttf files (truetype font files).
Jim
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If you have a rooted device, you can use the "Font Installer" app.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jrummy.font.installer
It has a HUGE number of fonts for you to choose from.
tcat007 said:
Where? (other than System/fonts)? Looking for that choco cookie one, I figure if that's not in a system folder, I could just drag ttf fonts there. I'll look for an apk to install them.
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Hi,
Sorry. I forgot to mention the directory. Yes, they're in /system/fonts (lower-case 's' on 'system') on my SGP5.
BTW, I think that you can't just drop the .ttf files into the directory. I think (not sure) that there's also some kind of associated XML file somewhere that is needed (again, not 100% sure).
Jim
I didn't see the same fonts in that folder that are in setting options. I agree you can't drag fonts into that folder unless you are rooted. I just find it odd there is an option to download custom fonts from the market "get fonts online" that will install, and not be able to just drag tt fonts into some folder. I have font changer on my rooted Optimus that work great, just haven't rooted my SGP yet. So far no real reason.
May I know is there any apps that can track the file changes in my android phone?
example when I launch an app and it make a change in a a.txt file and this app can track that a.txt is changed?
ken-ywk said:
May I know is there any apps that can track the file changes in my android phone?
example when I launch an app and it make a change in a a.txt file and this app can track that a.txt is changed?
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you can set tasker to
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tasker cant access root file...
ken-ywk said:
tasker cant access root file...
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what? as in /system etc? if so then i am not sure of a alternative but since it is a android phone. i bet their is a app for that somewhere
Sdmaid has an option that allows you to see what files have been edited in a chosen time frame, but its a general overview I believe, and no more details like the type of modification made.
http://market.android.com/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm
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Couple of screenshots, not sure if it's any good.
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File monitor by steelworks
Here this apps tracks every file modify acces close delete but dont have filter and dont know about root directory
mustafacandan211 said:
File monitor by steelworks
Here this apps tracks every file modify acces close delete but dont have filter and dont know about root directory
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Sadly it don't monitors root directory. What other app can do?
What version of SD Maid did that on the post above? Seems an old version.. Will search for it.
ken-ywk said:
May I know is there any apps that can track the file changes in my android phone?
example when I launch an app and it make a change in a a.txt file and this app can track that a.txt is changed?
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Here example of a Shell script that does the job.
Hi,
is it possible to add some files (.pdf, .doc, ...) on home screen? I was only able to add folder, but do not know how to add files to folder for example.
Thanks,
Rok
rokj said:
Hi,
is it possible to add some files (.pdf, .doc, ...) on home screen? I was only able to add folder, but do not know how to add files to folder for example.
Thanks,
Rok
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Use ES file explorer.
You can long click on any file and then choose ×´shortcut".
Go back to your homescreen and you'll see the file there.
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You can do this in a number of ways. I normally use Root Explorer, or I sometimes use Tasker.
The easiest is to use Root Explorer (other file managers may work the same). Just navigate to a file and long press on it and choose 'Create shortcut' from the context menu. The shortcut is automatically put on your homescreen and you can then add it to a folder (screenshot attached).
Thank you all.
I used ES file exlorer.
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I used to have n95 until now and was satisfied with it. Even though performance of s3 is amazing, I find it "little funny" for the price of over 600€ that I have to install few apps to just do "basic stuff" like:
- create shortcut on home screen for a file
- send SMS to more than 10 people at once
Regards,
Rok
Sorry if this is the wrong section.. But is there a way I could get all icons separately from a free icon pack instead of just the .apk?
do a google search see if the icons are free and available then download them,you can't take specific icons from a theme
loolnicetry said:
Sorry if this is the wrong section.. But is there a way I could get all icons separately from a free icon pack instead of just the .apk?
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If it is just a icon pack and you are rooted you can move the .apk from device/data/app to a folder in your /sdcard. Rename the .apk to .zip and extract it. One of the folders will contain all of the .png files. I use ES File Explorer, settings Root and Show Hidden Files.
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If it is just a icon pack and you are rooted you can move the .apk from device/data/app to a folder in your /sdcard. Rename the .apk to .zip and extract it. One of the folders will contain all of the .png files. I use ES File Explorer, settings Root and Show Hidden Files.
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Thank you!
loolnicetry said:
Sorry if this is the wrong section.. But is there a way I could get all icons separately from a free icon pack instead of just the .apk?
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I have been using Theme X to break out iconsets into .png files.
You can just move the apk to your pc and open it with winrar... then just extracr drawables folder!