moving over the modified APK file into the system/app/ folder and getting an error, just flashed CM10 on s-on, and wallet in market will not work, so i downloaded the modified .apk and getting this. here is a screenshot. please help dont know what or where i went wrong.
When do you get the error? When you actually move it, or when running the app after moving it?
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when i go to paste it into the folder........ hmmmmm maybe i figured it out.... does astro have root permission? maybe that is my problem. ill try a different file explorer and post my findings in a moment. ty
nope still not letting me do it, this one just tells me operation failed
Use root explorer from market. You have to remount the system partition as read/ write before moving, as it is mounted read only by default.
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ahhhh i sear i tryed all the apps to push a single app and its really anoying me!!! i tryed to push some apk to change the color of the mms menu and texts.. and what i did was.. downloaded the zip file-copyed it to my sd card... went to root explorer-sd card folder-found the zip file-mms apk-extract-copy-(trigger thats the rom im currently using)-system-app-paste.. and as far as i know something else has to happen but i tryed to go to my files and tryed to install the extracted apk and it said CANNOT INSTALL APP... im i doing something wrong????
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ahhhh i sear i tryed all the apps to push a single app and its really anoying me!!! i tryed to push some apk to change the color of the mms menu and texts.. and what i did was.. downloaded the zip file-copyed it to my sd card... went to root explorer-sd card folder-found the zip file-mms apk-extract-copy-(trigger thats the rom im currently using)-system-app-paste.. and as far as i know something else has to happen but i tryed to go to my files and tryed to install the extracted apk and it said CANNOT INSTALL APP... im i doing something wrong????
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If you put it in system app you shouldn't need to install it just reboot your phone
i kno thats what i do and it doesnt work either
What is the file ur trying to push? Link? Does the firmware match from the ROM ur taking it from and pushing it into? System is set to Read/Write?had to ask, lol
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Yea its set as r/w nd the file im tryin to push is like a skin for the mms i downloaded it from the hemes and apps section it somethin called DARK MMS and it came wit a zip fike so i jst downloaded it directly to my phone extracted it nd trted to push it... and im using TRIGGER
Funny enough, that mms.apk doesn't work for me either.
Ok guys I tried some from all of these links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960125
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=938465
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1055605
most were already apk's just rename and push, one was zips just unzip and they were already named mms.apk for me push and done.
Only thing was you gotta remember to rename them Mms.apk then replace your original. Don't forget to make a copy of your original. Once you replace the original mms.apk you should not have to install it. Just back out and open mms app and ur golden. First run will prob lag a little reboot phone should fix it. Good luck!
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Ok guys I tried some from all of these links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960125
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=938465
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1055605
most were already apk's just rename and push, one was zips just unzip and they were already named mms.apk for me push and done.
Only thing was you gotta remember to rename them Mms.apk then replace your original. Don't forget to make a copy of your original. Once you replace the original mms.apk you should not have to install it. Just back out and open mms app and ur golden. First run will prob lag a little reboot phone should fix it. Good luck!
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yea i downloaded those apks and also followed the steps to push them and nothing happened.. again what i did was ZIP FILE-MMS APKS- EXTRACT-EXTRACTED FOLDER-MMS APK- COPY- SYSTEM- APP PASTE and once i select paste it takes me to the SD card folder and the mms apk doesnt replace the original one.. instead it gets pasted on the SD card folder so it kinda mskes me mad because i try and i keep tryin and i even rebooted my phone so many times and it doesnt work at all!!!
Hmmm very odd indeed.
What file explorer are u using? Root explorer? That's what I used.
Are you dling and extracting all on phone? Try fresh dl on pc and unzip extract .apk on pc. Move .apk onto phone and then try to push it into /system
*Edit* The first 2 links are .apk already so I assume you mean the 3rd link. I unzipped the "blue colored" & "blue nolip" werked fine for me. Which ones were you trying?
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The third one..... nd yea what i did was extract the apk from the zip fike nd tryed to push it into the system-app and pressd paste and nothin happens.. i reeboot and it doesnt do anythin... nd yea i used root explorer....
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Ok so I assume you mean the 3rd .zip in the 3rd link which is the "Blue Mms nolip zip"?? If so thats awesome because its one that I tried and actually the last one I pushed. Here is the .apk from the zip I downloaded try pushing it. Maybe you got a bad download or a corrupt file during the unzip(prob not). Lemme know how it werks. If it doesn't maybe some screenshots of what your /system/app/ looks like in root explorer. Good luck!
Omg!! Thank u so much it looks awesome!!!
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Awesome! Glad you got it werkin
...Guys..why does my root explore not working?...everytime i press it...then it will says not responding n force close..then it will says remove sd card safely [email protected]@..confused...n it will reboot my phone...i am using x8 with nexus v2 mod on 15 baseband...
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...Guys..why does my root explore not working?...everytime i press it...then it will says not responding n force close..then it will says remove sd card safely [email protected]@..confused...n it will reboot my phone...i am using x8 with nexus v2 mod on 15 baseband...
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Try going to manage applications and deleting cache/data. That can nornally fix fc issues
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***Sorry i meant GTALK not gmail. sorry for the confusion**
anyone have the newest gtalk with Video chat apk?
wanna get it on my buddy phone. And please only apk and not flash file cause he is not rooted.
Thanks fellas
Nothing Really?
Bump.
Just download any room with it in it. Open the room zip and copy the gtalk file, it will be in /system/app you won't be able to install it if he isn't rooted I don't believe. You can give it a shot though.
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i have been doing some research and it doesn't look like there's a way to do it without root.
That's why i brought it over to xda, there has to be a way!
Just download any room with it in it. Open the room zip and copy the gtalk file, it will be in /system/app you won't be able to install it if he isn't rooted I don't believe. You can give it a shot though.
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U can do it without root just dl the .apk, put on sdcard ,then get linda file manager off market(its free), open linda find .apk and click and install..easy
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U can do it without root just dl the .apk, put on sdcard ,then get linda file manager off market(its free), open linda find .apk and click and install..easy
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How did you get that to write to /system on an unrooted device? Just curious maybe I can learn something, knowing how linda file manager writes to a locked partition would be very helpful.
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There is a thread somewhere on xda with the gtalk apk and its associated .so library file. In the morning when I'm on a computer I'll link you too it or upload them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13328944
Edit: flyingemu beat me to it
Here is a flashable version or in attachment: http://db.tt/0JqNX2P
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13328944
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Thanks guys the other poster said he could do this without root. The OP stated he wanted an apk because he was trying to install on a non rooted device. These methods all require root, I was just curious how somebody was writing to system without root.
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I'll try pulling the zip. just gonna wait for my buddy to get home and ill send him the file and let you guys know if it works.
and for everybody else, i said WITHOUT root.
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I'll try pulling the zip. just gonna wait for my buddy to get home and ill send him the file and let you guys know if it works.
and for everybody else, i said WITHOUT root.
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You can't use the new gtalk without root because you need its associated files and those files have to be placed in system folders and the only way to read/write system folders is with root. The apk alone won't work. Especially because it needs to placed in /system/app, not /data/app
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damn thats a bummer
Just saw this...nexus prime boot animation. Its in a flashable zip, but I tried & it didn't work so I extracted the bootanimation.zip & placed it in the system/media folder. I got it to work after that. Looks cool. Ill try to provide a dropbox link with the zip if I can...
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/10/08/download-nexus-prime-boot-animation/
Edit: here's the zip I extracted http://db.tt/RiwoxsLN
Installed it earlier as well
You guys are better then me. I downloaded it and it wouldn't flash...of course, so I put it in the folder you said and I still get the eclipse boot. Any ideas?
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Check the data\local\
Sometimes bootanimations are put there.
I had a problem with bootanimations and no matter what I did, I still got a different one, but when I SBF to 2.3.4, it worked again. so check data\local and if that doesn't work, maybe a SBF will.
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You guys are better then me. I downloaded it and it wouldn't flash...of course, so I put it in the folder you said and I still get the eclipse boot. Any ideas?
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Did you use the zip I posted in the link above? You have to place the zip in system/media. Rename the old bootanimation to bootanimation.zip.bak so you can use later if you choose. also make sure your change the permissions to r-w-r-r
OK good I am new to this I got the zip moved and found where the permissions are but the check mark dont make sense as to what u are saying
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I figured it out read write no ex then next line read only and next.line after that read only. Thank u now if the phone will just come out I can buy it and have the real thing I am ready
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OK good I am new to this I got the zip moved and found where the permissions are but the check mark dont make sense as to what u are saying
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I figured it out read write no ex then next line read only and next.line after that read only. Thank u now if the phone will just come out I can buy it and have the real thing I am ready
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Best way to described it is upside down L
First two in top row((xx-)
first in next row((x--)
First in last row((x--)
Just saw ur edit...thought it was a signature and skipped it lol
I'm having issues copying the zip to system/media.
It says it is read-only.
I clicked on Mount R/W in the Media Folder.
Am I changing the permission on the Media folder?
Keeps telling me the file system is read only.
Can someone offer a bit more instructions? THX
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I'm having issues copying the zip to system/media.
It says it is read-only.
I clicked on Mount R/W in the Media Folder.
Am I changing the permission on the Media folder?
Keeps telling me the file system is read only.
Can someone offer a bit more instructions? THX
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Are ya using root explorer?
Try just mounting /system as r/w and media will be included.
I wouldn't go messing wit permission on system folder manual checking boxes. Only time I did that I had to sbf lol...but I was changing /system permission using checkboxes
Yes, root explorer and I did touch the Mount R/w on System...still says you can't paste here because the file system is read only. I'm on Eclipse 1.1
rothjm said:
Yes, root explorer and I did touch the Mount R/w on System...still says you can't paste here because the file system is read only. I'm on Eclipse 1.1
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Did u try reboot and start again?
It SHOULD allow u to mount system r/w
That is if u are rooted. Lol
All u should have to do to be able to do stuff to /system files is touch the gray button on top that says Mount r/w
it should change.to saying " mount r/o" when ur system is editable.
Does it gave DIRECTLY to the left of that gray button "r/w" after the total memory used/available?
Oh...I'm awake now.
It works when the button displays Mount R/O.
I read it as that meant it was currently set to Read/Only.
Not that was to toggle it to R/O.
THANKS MAN
I thought that is what was happening
Believe me I've been there...that's why I asked those questions like that lol ..I was hoping u didn't take it as me thinking u were dumb lol...just been there done that before...red bull always seems to help me in a situation like that Haha...
Yay another thanks for me? Im trying to get 100 thanked posts before I reach 850 total posts. I like helping fellow x2ers...I pretend to know more than I do tho haha...I just read alot.
This is great! Thanks for sharing.
I'm sure this looks amazing on the Samsung screen. Really points a lot out about ours. Samsung knows how to make a nice image!
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I like the comment the dude on the forum said "jesus, that phone takes way longer to boot up than my og droid," lmaoo
So after updating to Android JB 4.2 I can no longer write to the ' SdCard/Android/Obb ' directory.
Can anyone confirm if they are having this problem too? Is it due to this stupid and annoying feature that google has now implemented that they wish to check all .apk files before they are able to be installed? I turned this off in settings but it seems that it turns itself back on again after every reboot?
I cannot write to the directory from my PC via USB cable or even through a root app despite the phone telling me that I have -Rw access to the folder and all of it's subfolders etc.
I even tried writing via Linux but it doesn't work either... even if I try and force a write.. plus I cannot access the internal memory when the phone is booted down...
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
Think you need to have root Explorer to write to obb
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Before upgrading I could write to the directory from either my PC or Root Explorer or Solid Explorer. Now I can't seem to write to it at all. So it's not that unfortunately...
R: [Q] Can no longer write to Android/Obb in JB 4.2?
As far as i can remember u can edit the obb directory even without root....but i'm an android kinda novice.
Try another file browser from the phone (the one from rhythm software is very good).
Might also be that problem with directory permissions that get mixed up to which clockwork mod always refers to (they have an option to fix directory problems).
Android, i have noticed, can get corrupted easily, have you done some serious modding to your cel phone or just root and small patching?
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R: [Q] Can no longer write to Android/Obb in JB 4.2?
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Let's leave the moderating to us please and thanks. If you see something that doesn't belong, hit the Report button. Otherwise you could takenit too far and you could be the one breaking the rules. Best to report and move on.
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I've been trying a string of different things for a couple of days...
I've tried root explorer pro, when I press copy it finishes instantly but nothing is happening.
R/w is on..
I tried solid explorer pro, it instantly says "the file(s) could not be copied"
Tried "Fix Permissions" from CWM...
Tried copying from Windows. It copies up to 99% then says: "The directory is no longer available, it may have been removed"
The connection is fine, and I can copy to all other folders no matter where. EXCEPT for this folder..
I am 99.9% sure that it's due to this annoying new Android Guard thing in the settings that asks to scan everything. Even if I turn it off, I bet that it still has some sort of affect. It's probably just denying all writes from outside an accepted source..
This really angers me. I don't want my phone to have ANY directories that I cannot write to. Especially seeing as I have to often copy files back and forth from this folder when I make updates to the 2 games I am developing..
There was no problem before updating to 4.2 and this Android Guard thing.
I'm willing to try all suggestions.. Thanks
are you using the leaked 4.2.1 rom from samsung? or a 4.2.1 aosp rom?
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are you using the leaked 4.2.1 rom from samsung? or a 4.2.1 aosp rom?
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I'm using Android HD Revolution. It's apparently an 'official leaked' one with just the 'improvements' that Mike etc. do.
Thanks also for your reply. I'm trying to keep my device current so I can stay on top of releasing updates, but I really can't do that if I can't fix this issue. I've put it off for awhile now but it's really stalled the development process /tear
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I'm using Android HD Revolution. It's apparently an 'official leaked' one with just the 'improvements' that Mike etc. do.
Thanks also for your reply. I'm trying to keep my device current so I can stay on top of releasing updates, but I really can't do that if I can't fix this issue. I've put it off for awhile now but it's really stalled the development process /tear
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If you mean using ARHD 30.* that is not official, that is the leaked version of 4.2.1, that mike has tweaked
Before flashing ROMs, read changelists carefully please:good:
Ok well then I missed the play on words, it's not 'official' but it's a leaked version. Mike, or whoever updates the thread doesn't usually provide a very verbose changelog.
So I take it that absolutely no one here on XDA has any idea as to why I cannot write to this 'specific' area in my partition?
I have the same problem with Galaxy S4. I rooted the device but this didn't help.
I have tried loading files to obb in Windows 7, ES File Explorer, AntTek Explorer - but no results.
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I solved my problem using AntTek Explorer (root) and the path is next:
Device root/storage/sdcard0/android/obb - then I had permissions to copy files there.
I hope it help.
Priidik said:
I have the same problem with Galaxy S4. I rooted the device but this didn't help.
I have tried loading files to obb in Windows 7, ES File Explorer, AntTek Explorer - but no results.
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I solved my problem using AntTek Explorer (root) and the path is next:
Device root/storage/sdcard0/android/obb - then I had permissions to copy files there.
I hope it help.
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Thankyou very much my friend!
I forgot to write back. I solved my problem by just wiping my device and flashing a new rom. It ended up being a rom issue. No problems now.
hello there,
wondering if there is anyways to copy obb files on galaxy s4 without root?
or even make the app read obb file from where else ?
buy the app
OBB Folder
Hi guys... i have bought new galaxy s4 having 4.2.2 jellybean.... well i want to know how to write/copy files to Android/Obb folder.... i can't copy anything to this folder....... is there any restriction on this folder.... plz help me ... i can't copy games data to this folder......!
Regards...
everjollyfellow said:
Hi guys... i have bought new galaxy s4 having 4.2.2 jellybean.... well i want to know how to write/copy files to Android/Obb folder.... i can't copy anything to this folder....... is there any restriction on this folder.... plz help me ... i can't copy games data to this folder......!
Regards...
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everjollyfellow said:
Hi guys... i have bought new galaxy s4 having 4.2.2 jellybean.... well i want to know how to write/copy files to Android/Obb folder.... i can't copy anything to this folder....... is there any restriction on this folder.... plz help me ... i can't copy games data to this folder......!
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Search youtube for-How to move OBB file to Android/obb! Android 4.2 Phone! ..
Hope that helps..
reading changelogs doesn't help the problem..
and @leijonasisu probably it would've been bad flash.. but before i say that you should change rom and check once again.. you gotta see if there was any write protection to the specific folder.. so try using an FTP client, if you still cant get access, then you gotta change the rom and try again
can someone plz tell me what this file means or does! I foundd it on my system folder on a folder named addon.d and that's is the only file I found there..the original file is named like this "70-gapps.sh" ....my device is a polaroid tablet pmid705 some people saying that polaroids tablets are pre rooted but mines ain't....I just need to know what is this file is and what it does?
This will read the google apps files lole the play store,gmail etc. As you can see it reads a lot of apks and triggers a lot of libs. Do not remove it.
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Thanks man another thing the file saying something about restoring does this mean I can use terminal to restore whatever it says inside that file?
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