[Q] HELP! I deleted my system home launcher app... - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

i had my at&t avail phone rooted and i was uninstalling built in apps for more space. I use Go Launcher instead of my built in launcher so i decided to uninstall the built in launcher, rebooted the phone and all i see is a black screen with notification bar.
I tried these possible solutions and did not work for me
1. Flash ROM
2. Factory reset
3. using adb
please ! tell me ways to access these applications below to install a launcher app
1. Email (attach a launcher in the email and open it on my phone)
2. Browser (install apk launcher)
3. Settings (enable USB debugging for adb)
4. Google Play ( to install a launcher from the market)
5. and any other way to download a launcher.
my notification bar works... tell me if that can help me launch those apps

Flashing a ROM compatible with your device and firmware version should give you a launcher which will work.
You don't have to do a factory reset just wipe cache and dalvik cache in CWM
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If you have the rom's zip file extract the launcher from it and install it via adb.

dinesh690 said:
Flashing a ROM compatible with your device and firmware version should give you a launcher which will work.
You don't have to do a factory reset just wipe cache and dalvik cache in CWM
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i canot flash a ROM niether wiping cache works

karan128 said:
If you have the rom's zip file extract the launcher from it and install it via adb.
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adb doesnt work because i have no launcher and cannot go to setting and enable USB debugging

I must ask now...which phone do you have?

gr8_boi52 said:
i had my at&t avail phone rooted and i was uninstalling built in apps for more space. I use Go Launcher instead of my built in launcher so i decided to uninstall the built in launcher, rebooted the phone and all i see is a black screen with notification bar.
I tried these possible solutions and did not work for me
1. Flash ROM
2. Factory reset
3. using adb
please ! tell me ways to access these applications below to install a launcher app
1. Email (attach a launcher in the email and open it on my phone)
2. Browser (install apk launcher)
3. Settings (enable USB debugging for adb)
4. Google Play ( to install a launcher from the market)
5. and any other way to download a launcher.
my notification bar works... tell me if that can help me launch those apps
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i already mentioned my phone first ...u need to pay attention !! LOL jk

Reboot into recovery and wipe everything. Then flash a new rom and gapps
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Download a ROM's zip file. Put it into sd using sd adapter. Factory data reset. Wipe cache and dalvik. Wipe system. Flash new ROM. Boot phone. Press thanks button multiple times. Go to sleep.

Kabir Saxena said:
Download a ROM's zip file. Put it into sd using sd adapter. Factory data reset. Wipe cache and dalvik. Wipe system. Flash new ROM. Boot phone. Press thanks button multiple times. Go to sleep.
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i tried that already and it doesnt work
it says
Instalation Aborted
any other ideas?

The rom is corrupted, use another rom or Redownload it and then flash it from CWM.

gr8_boi52 said:
i had my at&t avail phone rooted and i was uninstalling built in apps for more space. I use Go Launcher instead of my built in launcher so i decided to uninstall the built in launcher, rebooted the phone and all i see is a black screen with notification bar.
I tried these possible solutions and did not work for me
1. Flash ROM
2. Factory reset
3. using adb
please ! tell me ways to access these applications below to install a launcher app
1. Email (attach a launcher in the email and open it on my phone)
2. Browser (install apk launcher)
3. Settings (enable USB debugging for adb)
4. Google Play ( to install a launcher from the market)
5. and any other way to download a launcher.
my notification bar works... tell me if that can help me launch those apps
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Go to recovery then mount system ...try adb method to install

karan128 said:
The rom is corrupted, use another rom or Redownload it and then flash it from CWM.
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what is CWM?

dhinesh77 said:
Go to recovery then mount system ...try adb method to install
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i cannot use adb becuase the usb debugging is not enabled and i cant enable it

Clock work mod recovery. It's an alterative to TWRP
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Sebastianq28 said:
Clock work mod recovery. It's an alterative to TWRP
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i dont have CWM and i cannot install it either... because i got no launcher and no usb debugging

gr8_boi52 said:
i tried that already and it doesnt work
it says
Instalation Aborted
any other ideas?
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That happens when you haven't wiped dalvik are you sure you wiped it?
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gr8_boi52 said:
i cannot use adb becuase the usb debugging is not enabled and i cant enable it
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You need to use an adapter or card reader!
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Use your micro sd card. Put it in your computer. No usb debugging needed
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Is wifi or data works?
In your notification bar is there any option to turn-on wifi or data?
If so, then login to google play in your computer and install any launcher apps. you will see that app to be downloaded in your notification bar.. try opening it.. should work i think...

He has stock recovery. Hence the abort of installation.
Fyi no phone is mantioned you just say it is an AT&T phone.
Anyway with stock recovery you need a launcher in zip and signed. Search and please do mention what device you are using.
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[Q] Removed the Stock Launcher

Since a week or 4 i got my TP i'm using APEX launcher for now.
And thought i could remove the stock launcher.
i think APEX is good but i wanna go back to Stock.
But there doesn't seem to be a way to install the stock launcher.
i somehow totally forgot to back it up.
I downloaded the stock launcher from a site and tried moving it to the system/app Chmod it rebooted and stil it doesn't work.
Tried it wit adb also no success.
Can someone help me?
Did you try installing the .apk? As far as I know that should work....
if you have the default file manager that goes with the prime, go to the root directory (when in sdcard, tap on the folder with an arrow next to it.) Then press the options button (the button on the very top right corner of the screen) and uncheck hide system files. Then you can see a folder called system. Open it, then app. Then find Launcher2.apk and install it.
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Gage_Hero said:
Did you try installing the .apk? As far as I know that should work....
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I tried that but everytime i do that i get the message app not installed.
So i really don`t get it how i should get it to work.
In Settings > Security > Device Administration, is Unknown sources checked?
(just a guess on my part)
qqPatrick said:
In Settings > Security > Device Administration, is Unknown sources checked?
(just a guess on my part)
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Also checked.
Maybe i just wait 4 the Update .19 this week!
SickQuilver said:
Also checked.
Maybe i just wait 4 the Update .19 this week!
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Have you tried moving the launcher apk to /system/app directory then fix permissions ? You don't have to have cwm recovery installed , just rom manager . Install rom manager then select fix permissions and reboot , worked for me when I installed apex as system app should also work for installing any other launcher or least I assume.
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shreddintyres said:
Have you tried moving the launcher apk to /system/app directory then fix permissions ? You don't have to have cwm recovery installed , just rom manager . Install rom manager then select fix permissions and reboot , worked for me when I installed apex as system app should also work for installing any other launcher or least I assume.
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Thanx for the advice i tried it but it didn't fix my problem.
Maybe someone could upload the launcher2.apk and the .odex from the .15 ww version.
Maybe the one 1 downloaded isn't the right one.
Thanks in advanced.
If i do a factory reset will it put all apps including stock launcher back?
Thanx in advance.
I fixed it.
I was pretty desperate but i fixed it.
For everyone who is as stupid as i was:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518462
Download the file of above link.
Extract it >> go to system/app in the extracted folder
Copy Launcher2.apk and the Launcher2.odex
Paste them in the system/app/ of your prime.
Then use ROM manager to fix permissions. Like shreddintyres said.
Reboot and then it should work. It did for me.
Thanks everyone for the help.

[Q] (help) google play store crashes, can`t access it :(

Hello, my motorola atrix with/ ginger bread crashes all the time I want to access to it. This happens since I install an app call "freedom", so I diceded to do a hard reset but it did not wor. Then I did a factory reset But it remains the same. I change the time and I finally could enter my gmail account, but the google play still crashes.
I did a hard reset again, but now The "market" app does not appear when setting up the phone. I downloaded it externally, but it reamins crashing can you help me please....please
reflash your stock rom.
or if your phone rooted, try to push vending.apk to folder system/app and login with another gmail account.
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zhalx said:
reflash your stock rom.
or if your phone rooted, try to push vending.apk to folder system/app and login with another gmail account.
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ok, I have my phone rooted, i put the vending apk on system/app. Now I am going to log in with another gmail account. Should I install google play? what follows? or should I execute "vending" form the folder you told me?
thanks..
well, I installed it from system/app and it remains crashing
vending.apk is googleplay it self.
hmmmm, lets try erase applications data in settings > application > googleplay.
if it still can't work, i only recommend you to reflash your stock rom.
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zhalx said:
vending.apk is googleplay it self.
hmmmm, lets try erase applications data in settings > application > googleplay.
if it still can't work, i only recommend you to reflash your stock rom.
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thanks man! I already did that, but the same how do I reflash my stock room? is it dangerous?
yes it is, you can ask atrix dev in sub forum atrix.
here is some risk if fail flash rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160408
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gt911 said:
Hello, my motorola atrix with/ ginger bread crashes all the time I want to access to it. This happens since I install an app call "freedom", so I diceded to do a hard reset but it did not wor. Then I did a factory reset But it remains the same. I change the time and I finally could enter my gmail account, but the google play still crashes.
I did a hard reset again, but now The "market" app does not appear when setting up the phone. I downloaded it externally, but it reamins crashing can you help me please....please
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Dude, please try this...............
1. Install freedom app again
2. Grant super su permission
3. Wait for some time and then click options (your soft key) > stop.
Voila! Play store running again......... Hope this helps.........

[Q] App Download blocked

Hi,
I've start to download an apk from gmail (the apk was the attach), but now the download is blocked and I've always the "downloading" icon on the status bar.
I've already tried to unistall-reinstall the apk, claer google play cache, wipe cache partition, download others apps...
Any suggest? Thanks!
wergax said:
Hi,
I've start to download an apk from gmail (the apk was the attach), but now the download is blocked and I've always the "downloading" icon on the status bar.
I've already tried to unistall-reinstall the apk, claer google play cache, wipe cache partition, download others apps...
Any suggest? Thanks!
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Gmail is buggy if you want to download or send attachments, better use some other way for that dude
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rakijaman said:
Gmail is buggy if you want to download or send attachments, better use some other way for that dude
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Thanks bro,but this doesn't resolve my problem... =)
wergax said:
Hi,
I've start to download an apk from gmail (the apk was the attach), but now the download is blocked and I've always the "downloading" icon on the status bar.
I've already tried to unistall-reinstall the apk, claer google play cache, wipe cache partition, download others apps...
Any suggest? Thanks!
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try gmail in default browser or uc brower
Dont Forget To Press Thanks
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rockstardeepaksharma said:
try gmail in default browser or uc brower
Dont Forget To Press Thanks
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I've downloaded the attach from web-gmail but nothing... =\
Gmail most likely deemed it as dangerous so it killed it when it hit the server and will not allow you to download it. Use Dropbox or something like that for this.
zelendel said:
Gmail most likely deemed it as dangerous so it killed it when it hit the server and will not allow you to download it. Use Dropbox or something like that for this.
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Ok, thanks. I've retried to download the app from Gmail and the downloading+installation worked. Now, my problem isn't keep the apk file...but cancel the not-working download process that is always active also after reboot and wiping of cache partiotion...

[Q] Galaxy S3 "Package file is invalid (Playstore) "

I have recently Updated My Galaxy s3 From ICS To JB 4.1.2 But now when i am trying to download apps from google play store some app downloaded fine and most of apps download ends with "Package file is invalid" like when downloading go launcher ex,dropbox...i tried many methods and tricks searched from google like clearing data/cache of playstore and framework.Also i tried to re-add my google account but nothing going to work .I Am using WIFI on phone. and i have plenty of space on my internal memory.
Now please Help Me.
tried the 4.1.6 version and it happens to me sometimes too i just reinstall again and works fine
Latest version of the play store does this to me on occasion, both on my nexus and s3.
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mrirfan555 said:
I have recently Updated My Galaxy s3 From ICS To JB 4.1.2 But now when i am trying to download apps from google play store some app downloaded fine and most of apps download ends with "Package file is invalid" like when downloading go launcher ex,dropbox...i tried many methods and tricks searched from google like clearing data/cache of playstore and framework.Also i tried to re-add my google account but nothing going to work .I Am using WIFI on phone. and i have plenty of space on my internal memory.
Now please Help Me.
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try this: http://gizmostorm.com/how-to-fix-package-file-is-invalid-error-on-google-play-store/
In case above steps didn’t worked for you
Boot your device into recovery.
Clear cache partition.
Head over to Advance options.
Clear Dalvik cache.
Simply reboot your droid.
Try Play Store once again and probably you will end up with success in installing any apps and games without any error.
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i Have Booted my device into recovery.but there is no option to clear devlik cache only wipe cache partition is available one more thing my phone is not rooted.
mrirfan555 said:
i Have Booted my device into recovery.but there is no option to clear devlik cache only wipe cache partition is available one more thing my phone is not rooted.
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flash CWM recovery(touch or non touch) from desktop odin. then you can wipe everything mentioned above.
richadorsey4 said:
Do we need to uninstall the stock app to flash this
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no need to uninstall anything.just download CWM(touch or nontouch). put mobile into download mode. connect to desktop via usb. flash CWM recovery thru odin.

Help no launcher..

I need help with my kyocera hydro... I uninstalled the stock launcher and was using holo launcher..I also uninstalled the stock keyboard and was using swiftkey.. And last I also uninstalled the stock file manager. Now my wife factory reset the phone and I don't have a launcher or keyboard or a file manger .. The only place I can go to,is settings .. I can't get to any other app to download a launcher or keyboard ..I can get to the Google play store but I can't put my account since I don't have a keyboard.. I can't put an launcher apk on my SD card BC I don't have a file manger to get to the file and install it... What can I do? I don't have root .. Or costume recovery .. Heeeeelp
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Go to play store. Then click the menu tab in the top left to get to the my apps menu. Then click all. You should then see all apps you've ever installed. Scroll down until you get to a launcher and then keyboard. Hope this helps. PM me if it doesn't. Maybe we can try something else.
jglm4u said:
I need help with my kyocera hydro... I uninstalled the stock launcher and was using holo launcher..I also uninstalled the stock keyboard and was using swiftkey.. And last I also uninstalled the stock file manager. Now my wife factory reset the phone and I don't have a launcher or keyboard or a file manger .. The only place I can go to,is settings .. I can't get to any other app to download a launcher or keyboard ..I can get to the Google play store but I can't put my account since I don't have a keyboard.. I can't put an launcher apk on my SD card BC I don't have a file manger to get to the file and install it... What can I do? I don't have root .. Or costume recovery .. Heeeeelp
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try to back to your stock rom or install a custom rom
Or try pushing launcher apk which you like to system via adb
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