Guys I can install zip files with cwm for example gx launcher, adreno drivers etc but some links are apk files and I dont know how can I install them.. I want to install fast ics launcher but these files are apk not zip.. They said replace somewhere with proper permission.. How can I do that?
Just select "Unknown sources" in setting/security and install your apk .(using any file manager)
refigh_bmx said:
Just select "Unknown sources" in setting/security and install your apk .(using any file manager)
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I mean home.apk or lockscreen.apk they didn't install with that method. Someone said replace from somewhere and proper permisson bla bla I dont understand this
For example:
How can I install this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061686&highlight=launcher
Xsi18 said:
I mean home.apk or lockscreen.apk they didn't install with that method. Someone said replace from somewhere and proper permisson bla bla I dont understand this
For example:
How can I install this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061686&highlight=launcher
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Bla bla bla....Welcome 2 Android Rooting world
Xsi18 said:
Guys I can install zip files with cwm for example gx launcher, adreno drivers etc but some links are apk files and I dont know how can I install them.. I want to install fast ics launcher but these files are apk not zip.. They said replace somewhere with proper permission.. How can I do that?
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If you want to install that launcher rename it to home.apk...then using an app like root explorer or antek explorer make system partition as rw... now navigate to system folder in phone partition... there apps folder... paste home.apk there...set permissions to rw-r-r... remount partition as ro...reboot... you will get new launcher...
Xsi18 said:
I mean home.apk or lockscreen.apk they didn't install with that method. Someone said replace from somewhere and proper permisson bla bla I dont understand this
For example:
How can I install this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061686&highlight=launcher
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Follow this simple Procedure...
When u install any ROM u ll get Home launcher with it.. now install any custom launcher u like.. ( ex NOVA/GO launcher etc)..
Make the custom launcher as Default launcher and freeze the Home Launcher provided with ROM..
Its easy to do this..
Hit "Thanks" if i helped you..
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i have been wondering if its possible for me to install themes lyk as on miui roms & cm7 roms....
i have tried cm7 rom but its still not complete solution as it still have some problems which will be fixed in near future.
I now have sk17i with 2.3.4 android(the latest update) rooted, bootloader unlocked...
Also kindly provide me some cool fonts for my phone as the fonts that i find are vry few with all the characters...
thanx in advance.
Go to UOT Kitchen. There you can choose fonts, icon and more. But no theme. Its nice to have other font and icons. When you dont know what UOT kitchen is, search in google for it ;-)
kessiyean said:
Go to UOT Kitchen. There you can choose fonts, icon and more. But no theme. Its nice to have other font and icons. When you dont know what UOT kitchen is, search in google for it ;-)
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Duh, UOT kitchen can completely reskin your whole phone dude.
If you just want to change fonts, icons and drawers, download GO Launcher Ex from the market
well i think uot kitchen is the app i was looking for........let me try it once...
i will post my review here...
hey i would lyk to knw how can i get those
framework-res.apk
SystemUI.apk
files from my stock rom....as i only have ftf file and not zip file
prateek57 said:
hey i would lyk to knw how can i get those
framework-res.apk
SystemUI.apk
files from my stock rom....as i only have ftf file and not zip file
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Root your phone -> download any file explorer -> go to /system/framework/ -> copy framework-res.apk to your SD card -> copy the SystemUI.apk from system/app/ to your SD card -> plug your phone to the computer and download them
my phone is already rooted. i tried using astro file manager v3 but after copying the file when i go to sd card to paste the file it says the file doesn't exist
Try another file manager then?
try ES File Explorer, you can use it to read/write into the system folder
c4sp3r said:
try ES File Explorer, you can use it to read/write into the system folder
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Either that or Astro File Manager. Works like a charm
i used uot kitchen.....bttt....is there anyother sites tooooo like this?
it has very limited options.....
prateek57 said:
i used uot kitchen.....bttt....is there anyother sites tooooo like this?
it has very limited options.....
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yeah it has very limited options, but I am quite satisfied to use the site
picture of my themes
Man this looks great
Can you share your theme?
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prateek57 said:
my phone is already rooted. i tried using astro file manager v3 but after copying the file when i go to sd card to paste the file it says the file doesn't exist
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download ES File Explorer from Market. open it navigate to /system/app and copy to sdcard SystemUI.apk, after that go to /system/framework and copy to sdcard framework-res.apk and youre done...
Try my theme, install via cwm recovery
It has new ICS Roboto font
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371894
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try ES File Explorer, you can use it to read/write into the system folder
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Hey All,
I'm new to android and not sure how to root and the install New versions of ROM.
I have been searching XDA for last couple of days and not able to understand where too start from.
To start with I have got a Xperia SK17i and would like you help/guidance to root and install stock rom on this phone.
Below are my phone details please help.
Thanks in advance.
Xperia SK17i
Android :2.3.4
Build Number 4.0.2.A.0.62
Kernal : 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
Baseband Version:8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64
check t out guys forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275329
T's working in mine!!!
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Download the zip from the original thread
2.Open the zip using winrar and delete framework-res.apk and build.prop from it
3.Reboot into recovery and flash the zip
4.Using root explorer navigate to systen and add the following lines at the end of your build.prop
ro.drm.active.num=4
ro.drm.active.0=semc,1
ro.drm.active.1=cmla,0
ro.drm.active.2=viaccess,0
ro.drm.active.3=marlin,1
#ro.semc.product.name=robyn
#ro.semc.product.device=robyn
#ro.semc.product.model=robyn
ro.semc.sols.product-code=83
ro.semc.sols.company-code=5
persist.ro.ril.sms_sync_sending=1
# Disable strict mode checking
persist.android.strictmode=0
ro.service.swiqi.supported=true
persist.service.swiqi.enable=1
# fix for screen redraw
ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1
For timescape add the following lines
# Timescape Mode
ro.semc.timescape_keys=Sony_Ericsson_Xperia
#ro.semc.timescape_keys=Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_PLAY
If you are using mini pro change 'robyn' to 'mimmi' while adding the text to build.prop
5.Save the file and reboot
PERSONALLY TESTED BY ME ON THE X10 MINI!!!!
Can you tell us what to do exactly
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drsughosh2000 said:
Can you tell us what to do exactly
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copy text in this file to your build.prop
http://db.tt/PsaGy9bM
and the permissions for all content is 644?
because .. i got freeze when reboot and system wont start ..
seevik said:
and the permissions for all content is 644?
because .. i got freeze when reboot and system wont start ..
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x10 mini pro users copy text from this file
http://db.tt/B8uqnwUm
let me know if it works
widget doesn't work.. and in TS app the letters are not readable..
please re-activate download link for xperia x10 mini . thanks
There are several files inside the zip. Do we have to copy files to corresponding system folders and set permission individually or can we flash the zip through recovery after removing the build.prop?
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drsughosh2000 said:
There are several files inside the zip. Do we have to copy files to corresponding system folders and set permission individually or can we flash the zip through recovery after removing the build.prop?
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you can flash it.. after that edit your build.prop
doomhammer07 said:
check t out guys forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275329
T's fully working in mine!!!
Don flash the update directly... extract the contents of the zip file and delete build.prop from it... then using root explorer go to system/build.prop and add the lines from attachment file in post 3 to it... copy the other files to their appropriate locations, set proper permissions and reboot
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We must have to flash it through cwm and then edit the build.prob.
If we move all the files to their respective location then while moving files to system/framework the framework.apk will be replaced and then it will start force close the rootexplorer and we wont be able to set its permission to 644!! Thus framework will get changed and we will be unable to change its permission and also we cant open setting and many other things that are framework dependent!!! finally we need to factory reset or reinstall the rom!
It happened with me so I'm warning you!!!
So just flash the file then after edit the build.prob using cwm as this app integration needs to replace the framework!!
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Press thanks!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Sender : Amazing XPERIA X10 SuperMINI!
jodhaniohm97 said:
We must have to flash it through cwm and then edit the build.prob.
If we move all the files to their respective location then while moving files to system/framework the framework.apk will be replaced and then it will start force close the rootexplorer and we wont be able to set its permission to 644!! Thus framework will get changed and we will be unable to change its permission and also we cant open setting and many other things that are framework dependent!!! finally we need to factory reset or reinstall the rom!
It happened with me so I'm warning you!!!
So just flash the file then after edit the build.prob using cwm as this app integration needs to replace the framework!!
—---—---—-—----—
Press thanks!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Sender : Amazing XPERIA X10 SuperMINI!
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hey. wht should we edit in build.prop ?? can u clearly explain it please?? step by step??
It's framework dependable? I mean, it need moded framework to work? Because I have ICS Status Bar layout + TN Transition + ICS Lockscreen, and I don't want to lose it.
Sent using Mini CM7 Pro by Paul
siddardha21 said:
hey. wht should we edit in build.prop ?? can u clearly explain it please?? step by step??
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whic rom are you using??
jodhaniohm97 said:
We must have to flash it through cwm and then edit the build.prob.
If we move all the files to their respective location then while moving files to system/framework the framework.apk will be replaced and then it will start force close the rootexplorer and we wont be able to set its permission to 644!! Thus framework will get changed and we will be unable to change its permission and also we cant open setting and many other things that are framework dependent!!! finally we need to factory reset or reinstall the rom!
It happened with me so I'm warning you!!!
So just flash the file then after edit the build.prob using cwm as this app integration needs to replace the framework!!
—---—---—-—----—
Press thanks!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Sender : Amazing XPERIA X10 SuperMINI!
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oops!!! forget about the framework.. delete both build.prop and framework-res.apk and then flash!!!! don flash it with the framework-res.apk.. you will get a bootloop
Felimenta97 said:
It's framework dependable? I mean, it need moded framework to work? Because I have ICS Status Bar layout + TN Transition + ICS Lockscreen, and I don't want to lose it.
Sent using Mini CM7 Pro by Paul
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no it is not framework dependable... delete build.prop and framework-res.apk and then flash
i'm on gintonic nd slade's kernel!
siddardha21 said:
i'm on gintonic nd slade's kernel!
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Instructions updated.. and since you are using x10 mini pro, wherever necessary change 'robyn' to 'mimmi' while editing your build.prop
I am on xperia x10 mini pro.. N I am gettin force close for timescape when I got to its settings..cant proceed..
N people do not delete the framework.apk or build.prop from ur system folder using rootexplorer .. Ur phone will be behave. Wierd n get stuck later wont boot.. u need to flash the ROM again n ur user data will be lost..!! There is a proper way of replaiing the framework.apk ..
Gintonic.SE + zombie-pack kernel by slade ..
Thanks
Work fine on x10 mini miniCM 2.1.5 with naA 06 kernel.
Working on mini pro Stronmix rom. Timescape and photo widget works only with xperia launcher
Hey.
Im trying to add Root Explorer to a ROM, so whenever I install that ROM, Root Explorer is installed. But Im having problems.
I tried adding Rootexplorer.apk to system/app but when I install ROM and try to run it, it force close and says something about (com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer)
Then I tried to add rootexplorer.apk to data/app
Doesn't appear installed.
I really don't know how to do it and need help. I don't know if im doing something wrong...
i think when you ad any .apk too system/app you need to change the permission to rw-r--r-- and then reboot it should work!!
ninad2407 said:
i think when you ad any .apk too system/app you need to change the permission to rw-r--r-- and then reboot it should work!!
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The problem is that im adding the .apk to a .zip file
So I can't set any permission until I install that .zip
Camera.apk and mms.apk added to system/app and they worked.
Rootexplorer.apk won't =/
Tovagulet said:
The problem is that im adding the .apk to a .zip file
So I can't set any permission until I install that .zip
Camera.apk and mms.apk added to system/app and they worked.
Rootexplorer.apk won't =/
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ive tried that some .apk's dont work like quickpic but i generally install root explorer not as a system app.But if its a zip then maybe some other problem !!
ninad2407 said:
ive tried that some .apk's dont work like quickpic but i generally install root explorer not as a system app.But if its a zip then maybe some other problem !!
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Im sure I have used ROMs that come with root explorer installed.
Not sure how they did it, but there must be a way.
I download ROM.zip and trying to add rootexplorer.apk
thats it
Tovagulet said:
Im sure I have used ROMs that come with root explorer installed.
Not sure how they did it, but there must be a way.
I download ROM.zip and trying to add rootexplorer.apk
thats it
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i think when you make a ROM you need a software that can also set the permissions in the zip file i had seen it yesterday but i dont remember the name
i saw it in the development section in a ROM making guide see if you can find it all the best !!
There's no need of any such software. Whenever a rom installs,all the required permissions are set automatically by the updater-script. And well, if you are planning to release the ROM on xda, Do *not* include root explorer in it. Root explorer is a paid app and adding warez to roms is not allowed on XDA.
Sent from my Nokia 1100 Classic
So, i have some sgs2 stock apk files, how can i install them to my custom ROM sgs2 ? if i try to install them it says "X App not installed" (sorry for bad translations)
and some say "You have allready installed same named package, which signature is in conflict with this package"
Try to rename tha apk in apk.bak and paste the new one by root explorer or similar giving sama permission
use thanks button!!
Is it an AOSP custom ROM? If it is, the frameworks are incompatible and you will never succeed.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
nnikooo said:
So, i have some sgs2 stock apk files, how can i install them to my custom ROM sgs2 ? if i try to install them it says "X App not installed" (sorry for bad translations)
and some say "You have allready installed same named package, which signature is in conflict with this package"
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Try this:
First you obviously need root.
1. Using any file explorer (e.g. Root Explorer, Astro, or ES File Manager) copy the apk files to /system/app directory
2. Mount the directory (Look for "Mount R/W") so that the files can be modified.
3. Change the Permission of the apk files (usually done by press-holding the file and selecting the appropriate menu selection) to rw-r--r--
4. Reboot the device
This should automatically install the apk files at the next boot.
It wont let me copy those apk's to system/app folder. and i didnt find mount r/w from any explorer. my rom is Omega's ics 4.0.4
srry for repost but i found mount r/w and i managed to copy apk's to system/app folder, now just rebooting and i will see if that works
E: It didnt install those apk's, i did just like u said :s
nnikooo said:
srry for repost but i found mount r/w and i managed to copy apk's to system/app folder, now just rebooting and i will see if that works
E: It didnt install those apk's, i did just like u said :s
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that's not good.
I've used this method to install stock swype and taskmanager apks to cm9 and it worked for me.
Did you update the permissions?
If you have, sorry, I can't help you further. I've read somewhere about "deodex" that may have got to do with it, which i'm not quite sure about.
I've also noticed that apks that are specifically designed for TW don't work on other ROMs.
good luck
nnikooo said:
So, i have some sgs2 stock apk files, how can i install them to my custom ROM sgs2 ? if i try to install them it says "X App not installed" (sorry for bad translations)
and some say "You have allready installed same named package, which signature is in conflict with this package"
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What apps? Most samsung apps won't work on custom roms. Eg allshare, Kies..
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Stock musicplayer, clock and stock keyboard. My problem isnt that they wont work, it wont even install them. And i changed the permissions... :s
I think they are all tw apps, they are not gonna even install.
So is there any way to install those apps ? :s
nnikooo said:
So is there any way to install those apps ? :s
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Sorry no. That'd be like trying to install Mac software on Windows. Not gonna work. Touchwiz apps cannot be installed on an AOSP ROM.
Hi,
I try install SmartShare form my stock firm on custom ROM (DarDroidXD wich is based on stock). I have SmartShare.apk in /system/data with good premissions but still nothing. I dont see him in menu. Why ?
shajek said:
Hi,
I try install SmartShare form my stock firm on custom ROM (DarDroidXD wich is based on stock). I have SmartShare.apk in /system/data with good premissions but still nothing. I dont see him in menu. Why ?
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For installing ur SmartShare apps, you need to copy that apk in your /system/app folder and give the permission "rw-r--r--" and just reboot your phon..
This work for you..no need to access /system/data folder for installing apk.
Cheers...
No need to say thanks, you only just pressed "THANKS" button..
Sent from my GT-I5510 using xda premium
Did you put the .apk in that folder or did you run the installer? Typically the installer will install to the /data/app folder then use either Titanium backup or ES File Manager to make it a "System app". Also some apps from stock ROM's do not work on custom ROM's, EX. The HTC weather app will not work on the AOSP ROM I am using now (most likely missing dependencies) and this can be the case with your ROM too