Google Talk? - AT&T LG Optimus G

I'm currently out of the country on business and only able to use my OG over WiFi. Because I'm not on the cell network, I cannot sign in to Google Voice to use GChat. I'd really like to install the old Google Talk app to accomplish this.
I've tried a couple different .apks, but cannot get them to install. Tried putting them in /data/apps, rebooting, but get nothing. Does anybody use this app on their LGOG? If so, how did you get it working?
Thanks.

It wouldn't go in data/app it would go in system/app I believe. Could try flashing the entire gapps zip.

whiteguypl said:
It wouldn't go in data/app it would go in system/app I believe. Could try flashing the entire gapps zip.
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Damn, I feel like a dumbass. You're right about system/app, although the apk still doesn't install. I'll try the gapps zip. Thanks, man!
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Shouldnt have to install it, just drop in /system/app and reboot. If might have other dependencies in the gapps zip that it needs though.

Got a gapps zip, extracted just the Talk.apk, placed it in system/app, rebooted, and now I am good to go!
Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.
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Help Downloading "Add-ons" for Bionix v5?

I just downloaded Bionix v5 and at the bottom of the original post it says "add-ons" I would really like to have the Swype app since I do not like the one I currently have but Im not sure how I download those add-ons to my phone. Can someone just give me a quick explanation on how to download them?
Thanks!
Swype comes with bionix.
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he means the newer one.
theres plenty of links on these forums, and you must go to system/app/ and delete anything with swype
then system/lib/
and delete swypecore.so or lib something like that.
then reboot.
then install the new swype.apk you found.
then use the swype installer to generate a licesnse and then validate it, and get the language packs.
jamesd86 said:
Swype comes with bionix.
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Yes but not a good version. He says it is a better version and I would also like the wifi calling app but I don't know where to download these apps, whether it be to the sd card or what
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trying it now.
ok so i managed to successfully download wifi calling. i went to put the swype and avatar app on my phone and when i opened astro and clicked on the app it says "application not installed". it does this for both avatar.apk and swype.apk and im not sure what to do. any ideas?
alecjake said:
ok so i managed to successfully download wifi calling. i went to put the swype and avatar app on my phone and when i opened astro and clicked on the app it says "application not installed". it does this for both avatar.apk and swype.apk and im not sure what to do. any ideas?
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You don't run the .apk. Just move them to the right folder. /system/app/ I think that's it. Then you can open it from the app drawer.
burntrat said:
You don't run the .apk. Just move them to the right folder. /system/app/ I think that's it. Then you can open it from the app drawer.
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that + you'll probably need to change the permissions on avatar.apk (I had to do this very recently).
AFAIK, you can't use astro to change permissions (or I at least gave up trying to figure that out). Instead I had to get Root Explorer (~$4.00 or so) so I could change the permissions on the things that needed to go in system/apps.
IIRC, for avatar, you'll need to set the permissions to rw-r-r then reboot before it'll show up in the app drawer on your phone.
I just flashed the zips and they installed.
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atrix dlna apk

I have gingerblur (awesome btw) but i would really like to have the motorola atrix dlna apk back. any way of getting the apk or what is the work around for getting it back?
enzo319 said:
I have gingerblur (awesome btw) but i would really like to have the motorola atrix dlna apk back. any way of getting the apk or what is the work around for getting it back?
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Download the bloatware restorer from the GingerBlur thread, and then search for the DLNA apk.
found it and downloaded the dlna.apk. unable to install it. says "application was not installed"
You could also install gladiatrix.
Then put the gingerblur theme on top
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enzo319 said:
found it and downloaded the dlna.apk. unable to install it. says "application was not installed"
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You can only restore it via the CWM update process.
Basically take the bloatware.zip and remove everything but the dlna apk file and restore it... works perfectly.
The apk will not work by itself.
Also, don't unzip it... Just view the contents and delete what you don't want. It's in System App and there's some ATT stuff in Data I think
Cool give it a shot in 10 mins
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Didn't work. Hung up @ installing
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downloads ginger blur again. Open the ginger blur zip and goto system/app/ get the dlna.apk on ur desk top and the drag it into winrar with window open to system/app/ .
Then flash with cwm and u will have the app. I did this for mine but i did it on a fresh install
i'll give it another shot 2nite. does it matter as to which CWM I use?
Part Three – Tenfar’s CWM Recovery
or
Alternate CWM
going to try this tonight. I just want to add the DLNA and the Media Share. Im a noob at this. Which method worked best for you? Thanks in Advanced!
I'm gonna wait unil 2.3 comes out sometime in july and see what these guys have up their sleeves.
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New Swype 3.269.2 and market 3.2.11 apk 11-1-11

here is the new swype and market, swype is new and improved. all I ask is hit the thanks button ;-)
Swype:3.269.2
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13365992/apk's/Swype_MULTILANG_ALLRES_v3.apk
Market 3.2.11 (need to change name to vending)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13365992/apk's/Market-3.3.11.apk
Edit: market installation
Open Root explorer (or any file manager w/ root access) Move New Market to system/apps (make sure to mount R/W first) Move (or delete, but I suggest to move .apk just in case) fix Permissions (rw--r--r)Exit Root Explorer (or any file manager)
Reboot
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what versions are they?
Swype3.26.92 Market is ICS 3.2 ( I don't know what the different is I think it might be faster)
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A noob question but How to install the market?
Take the market apk and put it into the system apps using root explorer or something like it
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ucantak3dis said:
Take the market apk and put it into the system apps using root explorer or something like it
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hey,
that method leads to FC's and installing the apk leads to app not being installed.
kloud_ said:
hey,
that method leads to FC's and installing the apk leads to app not being installed.
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The same thing happens to me when I try to install the Swype app....
Thanks for the link. How the heck do I get it to work without the constant force closes?
make sure it's named vendor.apk and change permissions to fit the other system apps.
Open Root explorer (or any file manager w/ root access) Move New Market to system/apps (make sure to mount R/W first) Move (or delete, but I suggest to move .apk just in case) fix Permissions (rw--r--r)Exit Root Explorer (or any file manager)
Reboot
Done!
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Just added new market 3.2.11
New market is way faster!! Like wow... There are also some new settings you can paly with
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Thanks for the market tips. Everything worked fine. My biggest problem is with the swype. f/c's start when I reboot phone. Running CM stable for vibrant. Don't know how to fix...
Good news, I updated to CM nightly 168 and the FC problem stopped for now.
The given links lead to Error 404 page at dropbox site. Are the links still working or I need to enter login information?
X1J said:
The given links lead to Error 404 page at dropbox site. Are the links still working or I need to enter login information?
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Sorry about that i was cleaning my dropbox up a little. I fix the links, they should be working now.
kick ass, thanks for the new swype! are there any themes out there for this version yet? couldn't find any on google so assuming no but just wanted to ask
SeanFloyd said:
kick ass, thanks for the new swype! are there any themes out there for this version yet? couldn't find any on google so assuming no but just wanted to ask
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I haven't seen any but was thinking of trying to make one soon, if it comes out ok I'll post it
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If you having problems installing the swype apk... you can use Ti backup to uninstall swype, then reboot (important). install swype directly through "files" app or "my files". Worked for me!!
you guys realize that swype updates itself through the settings>input>swype settings> ..
right??? I guess its after the last update mines been updating
Any themes around?
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so i just installed swype. looks good and runs great. it did tell me there was an update for swype after i installed it. after the download it says it was unable to install the update. any ideas?????

Apk. Install problems

So last few days I very been having problems installing apks. Everytime I go to install the only button that works is cancel I try to press install and it doesn't allow me to push it. Unknown sources is on, what am I missing?
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New rom? Bad rom flash ? Try install using emulator or ADB
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Have you tried installing through adb ? And what apps are you trying to install ?
Another thing to try is putting the app on your sdcard and moving it to /data/app with a file manager.
I've tried multiple roms same issue and I haven't tried adb can you explain how to do it through adb? First it's set cpu and the second is HTC calibration app
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Maybe try fixing permissions and clearing cache In recovery, then try and install the apk
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If a apk wasn't signed it won't install... You will have issue with things It won't show up on your phone.. You can try throwing it in the rom somewhere like the app section and you might get it to pop up and work. You can flash and turn of check for sig and it should install fine..
Goose0121 said:
Maybe try fixing permissions and clearing cache In recovery, then try and install the apk
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+1 on this suggestion.
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It's a security thing I think. I forgot the exact solution but I remember having the same problem and I searched and found a solution somewhere on the internet. I do remember deleting an app and the issue was fixed. I'll look and see if I can find the solution.
EDIT: FOUND IT!! You must diable screen filter and you'll be good to go.

Eclipse rom with safestrap.

Installed 2 days ago, I lost safestrap and the ability to reinstall my apps as well as, SD card reads 30 GB remaining of 64 yet I have no access to my SD card.
The only apps I have are preinstalled eclipse apps.
I get an error 110 every time I try to install anything whether from the play store or not.
Please help Clash of Clans misses me.
; - )
wmsforties said:
Installed 2 days ago, I lost safestrap and the ability to reinstall my apps as well as, SD card reads 30 GB remaining of 64 yet I have no access to my SD card.
The only apps I have are preinstalled eclipse apps.
I get an error 110 every time I try to install anything whether from the play store or not.
Please help Clash of Clans misses me.
; - )
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Did you install the Safestrap .apk after you did the ROM then run the "install recovery" from within Safestrap after you did your ROM?
douger1957 said:
Did you install the Safestrap .apk after you did the ROM then run the "install recovery" from within Safestrap after you did your ROM?
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When I try to install safestrap I get an error 110.
I believe I just ran the ROMwwithout flashing anything else.
I should have stuck with hyperdrive.
I can use my phone and internet but the play store is out of commission for me.
I've wiped and deleted and force closed about everything related to downloading an apk.
wmsforties said:
I should have stuck with hyperdrive.
I can use my phone and internet but the play store is out of commission for me.
I've wiped and deleted and force closed about everything related to downloading an apk.
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It sounds like it'd be best if you ODIN'd back to stock and started over.
If nothing else works try the dreaded Odin route
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Any links you could put me on for the Galaxy S4 ?
Also why is Odin dreaded?
Don't need to odin. Just simply download the apk, copy it from your SD card and paste it in your system/app folder. Once pasted, change permission to -rw -r -r. Now you'll see it in your app drawer.
Off-topic: There's something wrong with the default containers services on that rom. Everyone thinks it's a Google Play store error, nobody even bothered checking the logcat to see why...lol...I haven't gotten around to trying to fix it yet.
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Thanks for the new hope gentlemen.
This is my first Samsung device.
The terminology is... different.
Every time I download it will not install though.
wmsforties said:
Every time I download it will not install though.
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You're not trying to install it automatically. You're installing it manually by playing it into your app folder and changing permissions. Read my post and follow it and you will be golden, the concept is the same for all android devices
Eclipse comes with a file manager included.
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Np hope u get it str8en out
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richii0207 said:
You're not trying to install it automatically. You're installing it manually by playing it into your app folder and changing permissions. Read my post and follow it and you will be golden, the concept is the same for all android devices
Eclipse comes with a file manager included.
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I cannot find the system/app folder.
Open ur root browser and go into device/system/apps. I use es file explore.
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wmsforties said:
I cannot find the system/app folder.
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I think I may have found it.
SD card I just found by searching that bookmark label.
richii0207 said:
Don't need to odin. Just simply download the apk, copy it from your SD card and paste it in your system/app folder. Once pasted, change permission to -rw -r -r. Now you'll see it in your app drawer.
Off-topic: There's something wrong with the default containers services on that rom. Everyone thinks it's a Google Play store error, nobody even bothered checking the logcat to see why...lol...I haven't gotten around to trying to fix it yet.
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I managed to get safestrap to appear by following your instructions but it force closes immediately and I still can download nothing from Google play. Exact same error messages.
wmsforties said:
I managed to get safestrap to appear by following your instructions but it force closes immediately and I still can download nothing from Google play. Exact same error messages.
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Did you change permissions correctly? It will not fc if changed correctly
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richii0207 said:
Did you change permissions correctly? It will not fc if changed correctly
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I changed it to rw rr.
wmsforties said:
I changed it to rw rr.
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The permissions should be be the same as every other apk in the folder. Try that and let me know how that goes. It's inside the system/app folder?
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