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It`s very important, that you make a Backup of your System Apps, before you play around with/delete Them. A very easy Way, in my Opinion, is to use the Flashtool. get it here:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
CREDITS for this great Flashtool goes to: Bin4ry and Androxyde
Now root your Device by using this Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10881307&postcount=5
(you`ll find also Guides for:clean SE Junk/ Costumize/ Optimize there)
CREDITS for this guide go to: Crowds
Now you should see this: (see the first attached Pic)
1. get SU rights:
2. press under Advanced -> Backup System Apps
well done! you juste have backuped your System Apps
3.To flash them all again, press APK Installer, select the Source Folder, flash.
if you need only some apk`s, you`ll find them in the Folder: Flashtool-> custom-> apps_saved
this works with deodexed and odexed ROMS !!!
if you Backup your system Apps from a Odexed Rom,
the apk AND the odex file will be saved. (see second attached Pic)
if you don`t know what deodexed/odexed means, here a short explenation from ranjan.alva (Thank him):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21366939&postcount=1
And if the rom is Odexed?
Great tip. I usually use SystemApp Remover or Titanium Backup. Will try this.
@ ChavitoArg
I think, you should backup your System Apps when you are the next Time on Original SE. Then you will have ALL Apk's .
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nice! thx for the tip, I hated to use titanium backup, too slow... as a regular rom flasher its useful to know this trick, thx again
domics said:
@ ChavitoArg
I think, you should backup your System Apps when you are the next Time on Original SE. Then you will have ALL Apk's .
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
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You did not understand what i say, you know what is odexed?
@ Chavito Arg
I know what odexed means my friend and if i didn`t, we live in a World with Google and Wikipedia . But i have really no experience on this issue. So report us of your knowledge.
domics said:
@ Chavito Arg
I know what odexed means my friend and if i didn`t, we live in a World with Google and Wikipedia . But i have really no experience on this issue. So report us of your knowledge.
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If a rom is odexed, like MiniCM. the system apps are EXAMPLEAPP.apk and EXAMPLEAPP.odex , has two files for each app. and the odex file is heavier than the apk, if you delete just the apk you are noth deleting the odex file, and no saving any space. I hope you understand me
get it chavito ...
Edit:
this works also with odexed ROMS !!!
if you Backup your system Apps from a Odexed Rom,
the apk AND the odex file will be saved. (see attached Pic)
can u tell me WHERE flahtool saves those apps?!
thanx
thormdac said:
can u tell me WHERE flahtool saves those apps?!
thanx
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flashtoolfolder/custom/apps_saved
thormdac said:
can u tell me WHERE flahtool saves those apps?!
thanx
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yes you'll find them under:
flashtool> custom> apps_saved
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bummer, forgot to mention i used flashtool under mac!
thormdac said:
bummer, forgot to mention i used flashtool under mac!
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Does that mean you don't know where flashtool is actually installed on your system?
If you know in which folder Flashtool is located you should still have a /custom subfolder with an /apps_saved folder in there.
A simple search for custom on your filesystem may already yield the correct folder.
SmG67 said:
Does that mean you don't know where flashtool is actually installed on your system?
If you know in which folder Flashtool is located you should still have a /custom subfolder with an /apps_saved folder in there.
A simple search for custom on your filesystem may already yield the correct folder.
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ok, got it! under mac it is saved within the flashtool.app itself- you get access via "show package contents" and eventually you will find a folder according to your build which contains all the .apk etc.
thanx
In an effort to keep the thread clean with developments and ROM's due to the fact we dont have a general section either this thread has been opened for all the support and help questions that people ask.
Please use this thread for all GENERAL SUPPORT questions regarding the RAY, this will keep our thread clean and easy for everyone to find ROM's and THEME's
Once you have asked please await someone to help and please thank them after by hitting thanks
We all need to keep our thread clean
Now including ROM LIST
Chiefy's Miui
Miui by iriijo
aire 4pda
CM7.2.0 FXP
Miui by Seatone
MiuiV4 iriijo
CM9 FXP
ICS by szl.kiev
RayOnium
Kernels and themes to be added
(if your rom is not listed here please pm me and I will add it)
Hello, Thnx so much for this thread.. i like the stock sms app in ray but the txt is so small. Is there a way to enlarge them? Thanks for your help. Waiting for the response...
nightwing_sw said:
Hello, Thnx so much for this thread.. i like the stock sms app in ray but the txt is so small. Is there a way to enlarge them? Thanks for your help. Waiting for the response...
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None that i know of. Maybe with some apk editing we can fix that, but i don't know. Ray's screen is too perfect that all the text is too small..
nightwing_sw said:
Hello, Thnx so much for this thread.. i like the stock sms app in ray but the txt is so small. Is there a way to enlarge them? Thanks for your help. Waiting for the response...
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You can use a third party app and customise everything
Hi all. I am really excited to install custom ROM in other thread. But I don't want to lose my apps and settings. Is there a way to backup and restore them after flashing? You know, need not an hour to do that. Thanks.
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Ridho1 said:
Hi all. I am really excited to install custom ROM in other thread. But I don't want to lose my apps and settings. Is there a way to backup and restore them after flashing? You know, need not an hour to do that. Thanks.
Sent from my ST18i using XDA App
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You can download an app from the market such as titainium backup or my backup, that will back up all your apps and data, once you install your rom download the app from the market again and restore. All of your apps will be restored
There are a few paid and none paid apps in market, I use paid version of titainium backup but i have used my backup in the past
nightwing_sw said:
Hello, Thnx so much for this thread.. i like the stock sms app in ray but the txt is so small. Is there a way to enlarge them? Thanks for your help. Waiting for the response...
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if your phone is rooted, you can edit file /system/build.prop. at string ro.sf.lcd_density=240 (9 from bottom) and change density to 260 or 280, than ALL text elements will slightly bigger. need reboot after changing.
Well frankly i don't think the messaging fonts are smaller... It's quite comfortable...
That lcd build.prop method was very common in Sensation section... but there we used to decrease it to 204 and with that you get 5x5 application drawer inn HTC sense...,don't know how it will behave here...
secondly, users reported that some market applications show incompatible if you change lcd density...
chiefy009 said:
You can download an app from the market such as titainium backup or my backup, that will back up all your apps and data, once you install your rom download the app from the market again and restore. All of your apps will be restored
There are a few paid and none paid apps in market, I use paid version of titainium backup but i have used my backup in the past
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or use Astro File Manager to backup your apps, it's free though
and download the latest version
Hi Gents
I have my phone rooted with unlocked bootloader and i use stock rom .42 with Doomkernel.
Now when I connect my Ray to PC, PC Companion says that new firmware is available for my phone (.62). Do you know what would happen if I would start updating through PC Companion? Brick? Loosing root? Nothing? Simply updating? What is your oppinion about that? Thanks for support.
Mylow777 said:
Hi Gents
I have my phone rooted with unlocked bootloader and i use stock rom .42 with Doomkernel.
Now when I connect my Ray to PC, PC Companion says that new firmware is available for my phone (.62). Do you know what would happen if I would start updating through PC Companion? Brick? Loosing root? Nothing? Simply updating? What is your oppinion about that? Thanks for support.
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Don't.think.you get brick doing it by.USB only.over the air.
My.bootloader is unlocked when I tired to update it told me I couldn't as running a moddified rom?
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
I'd recommend reverting to stock form again(relock bootloader, unroot, stock firmware), then update
better safe than sorry
Any stable CM7 and MIUI ROM with fully wOrking everything in this Section?
ICS for Xperia Ray
HI Guys,
I am planning to buy Xperia Ray, but i didn't find any ICS custom ROM for this.
so here are my questions:
1. Will Sony Ericsson port ICS on this phone ?
2. Is there any ICS custom ROM for this set ?
Thanks in advance.
alidsd said:
HI Guys,
I am planning to buy Xperia Ray, but i didn't find any ICS custom ROM for this.
so here are my questions:
1. Will Sony Ericsson port ICS on this phone ?
2. Is there any ICS custom ROM for this set ?
Thanks in advance.
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There will be ICS on March/April this year. Don't fret. There are some beta/Alpha ROM here on MIUI version and CM 9 version.
has anyone been successful in using link2sd?
Changing launcher
hey guys,
i´m having some trouble with changing the launcher components....
according to THIS:
monkeytown said:
hey,
habe euch hier mal meinen veränderten arc launcher hochgeladen......vllt. hat ja jemand interesse
screens:
1
2
3
4
ansich wurden nur der homebutton, dock und die folder icons geändert
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i already did it some time ago...but now i can´t get it to work again and this file doesn´t exist anymore
my steps are:
- open .apk in betterzip
- take out some .png and change it
- replace the .png
- save the .apk
- sign it
- install
- error, app not installed
i did some searches and found something about deleting the files of the "META-INF" folder, but that didn´t work either
i guess it´s related to the launcher not just being a launcher but also a system-file or something
so...what am i doing wrong?
yujin_11 said:
I'd recommend reverting to stock form again(relock bootloader, unroot, stock firmware), then update
better safe than sorry
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Hi, and is there any way to relock the bootloader if it was unlocked through the "official" way? If there is can someone link it which is the safe? Thanks
monkeytown said:
hey guys,
i´m having some trouble with changing the launcher components....
according to THIS:
i already did it some time ago...but now i can´t get it to work again and this file doesn´t exist anymore
my steps are:
- open .apk in betterzip
- take out some .png and change it
- replace the .png
- save the .apk
- sign it
- install
- error, app not installed
i did some searches and found something about deleting the files of the "META-INF" folder, but that didn´t work either
i guess it´s related to the launcher not just being a launcher but also a system-file or something
so...what am i doing wrong?
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Just put the apk in system/app change permission to rw-r-r and restart.
you mean copy / paste with a file manager or install??
and why change the permission? the original launcher has other permissions (i´m just curious)
/e: oh ****, it worked
thx man!
can it do it the same way when modding the framework-res.apk?
Xperia GO / xperia S home and complete applications for sony ericsson live walkman, mini pro, mini and ray
including
walkman app
phone book
messaging
gallery
power saver
tools
weather widgets
notes etc
. No need to flash or root your phone simply download the zip file attached, extract it on your SD card and simply install it ...again NO NEED TO ROOT OR FLASH.... Enjoy
hope this one is helpful ...plz mark it helpfull if it is..thanx
ussamabarki said:
Xperia GO / xperia S home and complete applications for sony ericsson live walkman, mini pro, mini and ray
including
walkman app
phone book
messaging
gallery
power saver
tools
weather widgets
notes etc
. No need to flash or root your phone simply download the zip file attached, extract it on your SD card and simply install it ...again NO NEED TO ROOT OR FLASH.... Enjoy
hope this one is helpful ...plz mark it helpfull if it is..thanx
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I don't find any attachments in your post.....!!
where is tha attachment brov?
Link Please!
where is the link??
Hey man where da attachment????
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Please post a download link. Placeholder threads are not allowed.
link
kennethpenn said:
Please post a download link. Placeholder threads are not allowed.
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here is the link sorry
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=33e52100b169b3fd#cid=33E52100B169B3FD&id=33E52100B169B3FD!111
link
whalesplaho said:
where is tha attachment brov?
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https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=33e52100b169b3fd#cid=33E52100B169B3FD&id=33E52100B169B3FD!111
Wait, if you don't need root to install this...then it doesn't replace the original files and it is installed as user application, not as system app and can be easily removed.
anyone tried this on their phones yet?
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Someguyfromhell said:
Wait, if you don't need root to install this...then it doesn't replace the original files and it is installed as user application, not as system app and can be easily removed.
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yes u r rite.. but for ics after installing these files , simply disable the original apps from apps portion in settings and select the new ones as default .... this package is just for those who cannot root their phone or dont want to root it ...
Link not working
i open the link and there is nothing! pls help:
ussamabarki said:
here is the link sorry
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=33e52100b169b3fd#cid=33E52100B169B3FD&id=33E52100B169B3FD!111
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where is the file dude?
Yep, the skydrive folder is empty.
@OP : would you add some screenshots on first post.
Thanks mate
Sent from my WT19i using xda app-developers app
i don't find any single file on the link shared above...
update the link please and add some screenshots if you could
Yep, the skydrive folder is empty.
@OP : would you add some screenshots on first post.
Hi,
can anybody tell me if the Xperia U can be used with UOT Kitchen? The XU will get ICS in the next days, normal stock rom, rooted.
stm999999999 said:
Hi,
can anybody tell me if the Xperia U can be used with UOT Kitchen? The XU will get ICS in the next days, normal stock rom, rooted.
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Yes.
You don't have ics yet I guess....
Sent from my Xperia Sola using xda app-developers app
Ics has been a very for months
Sent from my Android 4.2.2 Xperia S
Just to be clear. It is possible to modify the systemUI.apk and the framework-res.apk in the UOT Kitchen? In the devices list what I choose?
@[email protected] said:
Yes.
You don't have ics yet I guess....
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it is a XU in my family. it was bought some days ago with GB and we will have a look at the phone before we decide to take it or not. Until this decision is made we do not want to change the firmware.
Meninw said:
Just to be clear. It is possible to modify the systemUI.apk and the framework-res.apk in the UOT Kitchen? In the devices list what I choose?
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perhaps we have to upload our files manualy?
stm999999999 said:
it is a XU in my family. it was bought some days ago with GB and we will have a look at the phone before we decide to take it or not. Until this decision is made we do not want to change the firmware.
perhaps we have to upload our files manualy?
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You can use to modify system.Apk and resource file using uot kitchen but that would require you to root your fone.....
Sent from my Xperia Sola using xda app-developers app
OK. I know that I have to be rooted and that I have to push files manualy, my question was, in the devices list we can't choose "Xperia" (see attach) or something like that so...how did you do to get it right?
Thanx in advance
Meninw said:
OK. I know that I have to be rooted and that I have to push files manualy, my question was, in the devices list we can't choose "Xperia" (see attach) or something like that so...how did you do to get it right?
Thanx in advance
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select anything from there but you wont be able to flash it...... just make modifications upload both files and the download the .zip files and then extract the system.apk and resource file from the zip copy to sdcard and the use any root explorer to xopy both these files to their default location and then set permissions......
make sure to backup both the original files.......
One more thing just copy both the files you have extracted to system folder first then change permissions to rw-r--r-- and the move to app and framework folder respectively......
@[email protected] said:
select anything from there but you wont be able to flash it. [...] extract the system.apk and resource file from the zip copy to sdcard and the use any root explorer to xopy
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whoops, we cannot flash such things on a Xperia? What is the technical issue?
Hi Friends,
This is a little Tutorial about changing app icons permanently. There was a lot of applications available in Playstore like “ icon changer free” etc etc to change the app icons. But the problem is that u cant use that changed apps in ur app drawer. U can only use that in ur home screen as a shortcut.
So I just decided to put a little tutorial to do that easily. I know everybody will know this already. But it will help for someone I am sure….
Credit goes to my friend dewanshu93 for teaching me this by personally
Credit Why So Serious? For the Icons
(And Sorry For My Bad English)
Tools Needed:-
(a) One PC
(b) 7 zip
(c) Some good icons
STEPS:-
1) Get some cool icons from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207136 and save it ur PC. Give him big thanks for the work.
Edit:- If u need some cool Galaxy S4 icons means go here: - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2216289 Please give thanks for his work..
2) Put the apps u want to change the icons to a Folder in ur PC. For example SemcAlbum, Phonebook, Browser etc
3) Here I am taking the Phonebook app for Example..
4) Right Click the Phonebook apk -> Open With -> 7zip File Manager. Then U will get a box contained some files like the attached Image 1
5) Then double click on the res folder and u get another box like attached Image 2
6) Find the folder named “ drawable-xhdpi “ and open it. U will get This Image 3
7) And most important thing is u need to find the original icon and its name of the phonebook.apk or whatever apk u take …
8) For that an easy way is create a new folder in ur PC’s Desktop and select all the images from the box ( Image 3 ) then drag it to the that new folder in the desktop.
9)Then open that folder then search for original the apk icon. Look in to Image 4
10) In my case the name of the Phonebook.apk’s icon is “ic_launcher_contacts “. So just note down the icon name and then open the folder that contains the icons that u downloaded. Image 5
11) And choose which icon u need and select it. Then rename it to the exact name of the original apk icon. ( For example ic_launcher_contacts )
12) After that just drag that renamed icon to res/drawable-xhdpi. It will ask for over right. Press Ok or Yes. Do the same process for res/drawable-hdpi and drawable-mdpi. Means drag the icon to these folders too. That’s it. Copy the apk to ur phone and move it to the System/app with correct permission…
Check the lastly Attached Two images for ur refference .
U can do it with almost all the apks. But I cant guarantee that it will work with all apks. Some System apks did not worked for me…
And also u can take icos from other apks too..
And this is my first work in XDA. Any mistake is there means I am sorry…
Thanks....
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Thank u very much.I tried with many tools to decompile, but I got errors before u teached me.U r my 'sensei'(teacher).
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Re: Tutorial :- Changing App Icons
Good but i already know it
But nice for the peeps that can do it now by thier own with this good tutorial
Good job
..[ Pandemic Quote..:: I Shine Brighter Then The *Sun* !!
Sent From Xperia P Full Powered By A Dualcore.
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jokosher said:
Thank u very much.I tried with many tools to decompile, but I got errors before u teached me.U r my 'sensei'(teacher).
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
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Ha ha... Thats cool.. Then give me my fees...
My Reddish Xperia S With XZX 2
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Pandemic said:
Good but i already know it
But nice for the peeps that can do it now by thier own with this good tutorial
Good job
..[ Pandemic Quote..:: I Shine Brighter Then The *Sun* !!
Sent From Xperia P Full Powered By A Dualcore.
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Yep. U r correct.. Thanks for that...
My Reddish Xperia S With XZX 2
where to find this app in cm9 rom? i can only find phone.apk, others i cant find, could someone help me here .. i want to change the phone, messaging, whats app and chrome.
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yuskhanzab said:
where to find this app in cm9 rom? i can only find phone.apk, others i cant find, could someone help me here .. i want to change the phone, messaging, whats app and chrome.
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U can download whatsapp and chrome from playstore and then change the icons bro.. So download any backup application from playstore . It will backup ur installed apps automatically. I preffer ultimate backup
My Reddish Xperia S With XZX 2
rajeevxperia said:
U can download whatsapp and chrome from playstore and then change the icons bro.. So download any backup application from playstore . It will backup ur installed apps automatically. I preffer ultimate backup
My Reddish Xperia S With XZX 2
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u mean, download the apk file first, mod it and thean install?
Re: Tutorial :- Changing App Icons
Actually u will not get automatic backup when u downloading any apps from playstore. For that u need any backup apps. Ultimate backup will done the job. Install ultimate backup from playstore first. Open it go to settings and check the box allow automatic backup some thing like that. Then download the apps u need from playstore. It will automatically backuped in ur internel storage. So u can take the apks from there and then change the icons and then install it again...
My Reddish Xperia S With XZX 2
Finally i can change my icon.... , press thanks
how about changing the app name? any help?
This nice
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Problem
i was trying to change the show box icon cause i don't love to have an eye icon in my homescreen but whatever....,
i did exactly what you say and it had changed the app icon but it don't want to install it . it always tell me "App not installed"
img839 .imageshack .us /img839/3227/z5a7.png ( image in attaced files )
i unistall the original one but still doen't want to install please help !
kasperman said:
i was trying to change the show box icon cause i don't love to have an eye icon in my homescreen but whatever....,
i did exactly what you say and it had changed the app icon but it don't want to install it . it always tell me "App not installed"
img839 .imageshack .us /img839/3227/z5a7.png ( image in attaced files )
i unistall the original one but still doen't want to install please help !
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Something happened.. U hav root.? If yes means manually move the apk to system/app with permission and reboot. It will work
Problem
Rajeev said:
Something happened.. U hav root.? If yes means manually move the apk to system/app with permission and reboot. It will work
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well look am kinda new to android i just got my first android device this week so i can't fully understand you...
yes i have root, do you mean to install the original apk then move it system app then install my edited one as an update ?
kasperman said:
well look am kinda new to android i just got my first android device this week so i can't fully understand you...
yes i have root, do you mean to install the original apk then move it system app then install my edited one as an update ?
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No. I mean remove ur old apk from System/app and replace ur edited apk to System/app with permission and reboot
WHY?
Tanks but it doesnt work for me
I tested it on 2 apk :
its icon changes sucssefully but it doesnt install at all!
what is the problem?
I tested it for Drop box , SMS :angel:
KHashayaAr said:
Tanks but it doesnt work for me
I tested it on 2 apk :
its icon changes sucssefully but it doesnt install at all!
what is the problem?
I tested it for Drop box , SMS :angel:
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Try to move to System/app with permission.. and reboot
Problem
Rajeev said:
No. I mean remove ur old apk from System/app and replace ur edited apk to System/app with permission and reboot
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it worked Thanks
kasperman said:
it worked Thanks
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Instead of Saying Just Press The Thanks Button For me...