So I replaced my RAZR Maxx's homescreen with the RAZR M one and I forgot to back it up. I have the stock files but the homescreen says it's .odex instead of an apk. Any help would be much appreciated because I don't feel like waiting for the fastboot files.
homescreen.apk
mas11-
Here is the original file from before the update.
For some reason I am unable to install this file and replace the RAZR M Homescreen.apk file. Whenever I try to do this I get the message "Install Failed"
Just curious what is the method to go back to the stock homescreen and remove the Circles theme so I can update the phone ???
Anybody have any ideas ?
Bimmerod
Bimmerod said:
mas11-
Here is the original file from before the update.
For some reason I am unable to install this file and replace the RAZR M Homescreen.apk file. Whenever I try to do this I get the message "Install Failed"
Just curious what is the method to go back to the stock homescreen and remove the Circles theme so I can update the phone ???
Anybody have any ideas ?
Bimmerod
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Use a root file explorer to move the apk to /system/app, simply installing it won't fix anything.
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Use a root file explorer to move the apk to /system/app, simply installing it won't fix anything.
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I have even deleted the M homescreen.apk file and replaced it with the original file and then rebooted only to discover the phone stuck at the red eye and will not boot up. Then I have to wipe the data and start with a fresh phone which fails towards the end of the initial setup process. I am only able to do anything on the phone because the Play Store shows me updates are available for programs I have downloaded before.
Once I'm in the Play Store I can download ES File Explorer and then delete the original homescreen.apk file and replace it with the M homescreen.apk file and everything works perfectly.
Not sure how to go back to the stock launcher ???
I can however install the original Homeconfig.apk file without any problems.
Not sure what I am missing here ???
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I have even deleted the M homescreen.apk file and replaced it with the original file and then rebooted only to discover the phone stuck at the red eye and will not boot up. Then I have to wipe the data and start with a fresh phone which fails towards the end of the initial setup process. I am only able to do anything on the phone because the Play Store shows me updates are available for programs I have downloaded before.
Once I'm in the Play Store I can download ES File Explorer and then delete the original homescreen.apk file and replace it with the M homescreen.apk file and everything works perfectly.
Not sure how to go back to the stock launcher ???
I can however install the original Homeconfig.apk file without any problems.
Not sure what I am missing here ???
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Ive encountered the same issue... but now my stock system doesn't reboot at all.. I hear the stock animation running but I get nothing.. my safesystem however works fine..and I can boot to my Eclipse Rom.. dunno what to do from here. lol
Hmmmm
It doesn't make any sense. It was my first time playing with a homescreen.apk file but I was under the impression that you could go back to the other one very easily. Guess that's not the case here.
I also deleted all the files installed for the RAZR M homescreen.
I even deleted all of the other .apk's first - Circles, Weather and removed the lib files and still no go.
Not sure what to do from here ???
Did you make sure the permissions matched?
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Did you make sure the permissions matched?
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Permissions set to RW-R-R
homescreen.apk Install Failed is the message I get.
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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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Hi!
I jzt wanted to know if someone could help me with one feature that these new firmwares have. Once I turn off the screen, youtube stops playing. I really liked before that I could turn the screen off and still listen youtube in the earlier versions. I dunno if the playback gets cut off because of the new firmware or if it's a new feature in newer youtube apps, but's I'd really like to be able to listen youtube while the screen is off. Any tips? Thnx!
First off yourll have to say if your rooted or not or on a custom ROM or not.To me it sounds like your on a stock unrooted Firmware.Im rooted on Omega ROM with a youtube App that has a download feature.I can watch videaos of any lenght and the screen doesnt turn off.Also if I turn the screen off myself I can still listen to the video thats playing.
I'm on darkyrom LA4 base. Also tried resurrection rom with ICS a while back with the same result. Might hafta try something else then...
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The youtube app in Omega rom is great. It is how a youtube app should be.
sent from my fingers to your face.
I believe its down to how the YouTube app is developed; No playback in background or when screen is off.
Tomorrow morning when Im not on my phone Ill upload the youtube apk from my rom.Youll need to pass it to the System/app folder with root explorer but Ill put up the instructions.Like i said at the moment Im on my phone so cant upload.
I know I said Id do it tomrrow but I cant sleep thinking about this bloody Youtube apk. so Ill do it now.Ill write a rundown just incase your not sure what to do.Coming from another ROM it probably wont install as an apk. so if it wont then do this and it will install for sure.Do it twice to make sure though
NEED:Root explorer set to RW
first backup your exsisting apk. just incase.
1.Open root explorer and select System then app and go to YouTube
2.Hold finger down on apk. untill you get a menu and select "copy"
3.Now navegate to InternalSD/data and select "paste". and your done.
Now pass the new YouTube apk. to internalSD/download
1.open root explorer go to int.SD/download and hold finger down on apk.
2.from the menu that appears select "copy"
3.Now navegate to System/app and select "paste"
4.You will be prompted to overwrite exsisting apk. so select yes and your done.
Do the second proccess twice to make sure its copied and you should now see it in the app draw.The reason both apks. go to different folders is because if you put one inside a folder where another already exsists it will overwrite so you could loose your backup or the new one.Im going to bed
Amazing, thank you so much! That apk is gonna follow me wherever I go. xD
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Keep a copy on your PC too and pass it to all your ROMs so you have a good YouTube app on your phone at all times.
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I know I said Id do it tomrrow but I cant sleep thinking about this bloody Youtube apk. so Ill do it now.Ill write a rundown just incase your not sure what to do.Coming from another ROM it probably wont install as an apk. so if it wont then do this and it will install for sure.Do it twice to make sure though
NEED:Root explorer set to RW
first backup your exsisting apk. just incase.
1.Open root explorer and select System then app and go to YouTube
2.Hold finger down on apk. untill you get a menu and select "copy"
3.Now navegate to InternalSD/data and select "paste". and your done.
Now pass the new YouTube apk. to internalSD/download
1.open root explorer go to int.SD/download and hold finger down on apk.
2.from the menu that appears select "copy"
3.Now navegate to System/app and select "paste"
4.You will be prompted to overwrite exsisting apk. so select yes and your done.
Do the second proccess twice to make sure its copied and you should now see it in the app draw.The reason both apks. go to different folders is because if you put one inside a folder where another already exsists it will overwrite so you could loose your backup or the new one.Im going to bed
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Hey thanks for the info, I followed youre steps but when I try to run Youtube now it gives me an error message "The application Youtube(process com.rolle.android.youtube) has stopped unexpectedly. Try Again."
Btw I couldn't find a Download folder in the InternalSD instead I had to navigate to InternalSD/sdcard/download. This is where your youtube.apk was stored. Could this possibly be the issue?
cooza said:
I know I said Id do it tomrrow but I cant sleep thinking about this bloody Youtube apk. so Ill do it now.Ill write a rundown just incase your not sure what to do.Coming from another ROM it probably wont install as an apk. so if it wont then do this and it will install for sure.Do it twice to make sure though
NEED:Root explorer set to RW
first backup your exsisting apk. just incase.
1.Open root explorer and select System then app and go to YouTube
2.Hold finger down on apk. untill you get a menu and select "copy"
3.Now navegate to InternalSD/data and select "paste". and your done.
Now pass the new YouTube apk. to internalSD/download
1.open root explorer go to int.SD/download and hold finger down on apk.
2.from the menu that appears select "copy"
3.Now navegate to System/app and select "paste"
4.You will be prompted to overwrite exsisting apk. so select yes and your done.
Do the second proccess twice to make sure its copied and you should now see it in the app draw.The reason both apks. go to different folders is because if you put one inside a folder where another already exsists it will overwrite so you could loose your backup or the new one.Im going to bed
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Thanks a lot i wanted this apk as well. ive hit the thanks button
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Hey thanks for the info, I followed youre steps but when I try to run Youtube now it gives me an error message "The application Youtube(process com.rolle.android.youtube) has stopped unexpectedly. Try Again."
Btw I couldn't find a Download folder in the InternalSD instead I had to navigate to InternalSD/sdcard/download. This is where your youtube.apk was stored. Could this possibly be the issue?
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I installed it by renaming the current one by putting.bak at the end. Copy and paste the apk new youtube apk into system/app. Close root explorer. Then bang i can open it. Working perfect.
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works perfect. big thanks
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dude, your teh man, thank you very much. i was wondering this aswell.
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Hey thanks for the info, I followed youre steps but when I try to run Youtube now it gives me an error message "The application Youtube(process com.rolle.android.youtube) has stopped unexpectedly. Try Again."
Btw I couldn't find a Download folder in the InternalSD instead I had to navigate to InternalSD/sdcard/download. This is where your youtube.apk was stored. Could this possibly be the issue?
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The YouTube apk. I put in the download folder in the internalSD so when I open root explorer I select sdcard/download and there it is.Basically you put it where you can find it(not on the externalSD) but I find this folder for me a good one to remember.Sometimes you need to do it twice in a row for it to work.If it doesnt then boot to recovery and fix permissions and wipe cache partition and see if that works.Also try androidkids way that he posted as it worked for him but Ive always done it as Ive posted.Also make sure that the YouTube app is the blue on that its meant to be.
EDIT:are you getting the message to overwrite exsisting app when you paste the new one?
Does anyone have a version of this for the latest version for youtube?
is there an updated version of this youtube which allows the screen to be off while still playing?
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is there an updated version of this youtube which allows the screen to be off while still playing?
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Look over here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529715
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Hi guys!
Could someone upload the original SamsungCamera.apk, please? Because when I'm tried to install HX Camera mod, i put the two files into a zip, when the Root Browser crashed. The two files were gone, and the zip became corrupt. After this, i put the mod to system\app. On the first run, it worked, but after a while it crashed. I run the camera again and it crashed after a time, again, and again. So I decided to try the video. And now it doesn't even want to start. So that's why i request the stock camera, and please upload as soon as possible. Thanks.
File download camera stocks galaxy s3 : http://205.196.122.34/ejrcy4z4l9wg/d45a3iccd6hok6t/Camera.apk
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File download camera stocks galaxy s3 :
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So, I downloaded this app and I've moved it to /system/app folder and I've tried to install it and it simply says "not installed". I've been searching the net for days now. I've done the following.
1. Root access for Apps and ADB
2. I deleted the CN 9 mod camera app in the /system/app folder (Is there something else that I need to delete?)
3. Installed Busy Box, Astro, ES File Explorer and Easy Installer
4. I successfully installed other stock apps such as S Voice.
I've found similar questions on the net, but no answer. Please help me out!
Set permissions to read write execute / read /read usint root explorer.
Reboot in recovery , wipe cache and dalvik.
Reboot.
That should do the trick
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Set permissions to read write execute / read /read usint root explorer.
Reboot in recovery , wipe cache and dalvik.
Reboot.
That should do the trick
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Thanks but no dice. I narrowed it down to few possible reasons, all of which I would need help with.
1. Even though, my options say that I'm rooted for "Apps and ADB", I don't think I'm "Fully rooted" as Android Commander still says "no root".
2. I don't have the right drivers. I was told that the "service drivers" are different than the normal USB drivers I get when I plug in my phone and maybe that's why Android Commander might not fully recognize my phone.
3. Permissions. I keep reading about read/write permissions, but maybe the options that I'm looking at is not the same "R/W" in question. I don't know.
4. Everything is correct and I just don't know what I'm doing
So, I realized that the app is a "read only" apk and it wont let me change it's permission in Root Explorer. Is there a way that I can change it? Or does anyone have another SG3 camera apk?
So, after extensive research, it has been reported that particular app doesn't work on custom roms.
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So, I realized that the app is a "read only" apk and it wont let me change it's permission in Root Explorer. Is there a way that I can change it? Or does anyone have another SG3 camera apk?
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U can change it actually in root explorer. At the top right there's R/O, click it so it'll be R/W.. from there u can change its permission. I know this is pretty obvious, but this may help u out. cheers!
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Hi, XDA Dev. Why when I Install some apk, says Application Not Installed?
Give me a how to
Bcoz ur phone is not compitanle with that app.... Wrong section... Reported...
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Sometimes we can use them by copying apk to data folder. Just copy the apk file to "/data/app folder and sey the permission. And reboot.
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Hi very_lie, need specifics, what method are you using- ADB? Are you rooted? What app- is it compatible with your device, app store(play/aptoide) will tell you yea or nay. Assuming you are rooted, use a good file manager, go into settings of the file manager, give it root permissions, and change mount system folders to writable, they will be read only originally. Find out where the app needs to go. For example, earlier today, I replaced talkback app because the version that came with custom ROM force closed. Google came out with an update recently that works for me. In file explorer, went to /system/app to find out what its called- talkback.apk. Downloaded v. 3.5 from aptoide(be careful), renamed it talkback.apk. go to /system/app, deleted older talkback.apk, go to data/dalvic cache and delete system @ app @ talkback.apk @ classes.dex Took renamed apk, copied it(from sd), just long press on the file and options come up, select copy. Navigated to /system/app and paste it there. Reset permissions, again long press hit permissions, will probably at rw-rw-rw, change to rw-r--r-- read write, read, read. Reboot. Upon reboot, may say android is upgrading-all is good-dalvic cache is building. Now with certain apps you will want to delete its data- in /data/data. For this app didn't need to. Also some apps can't be put in /system/app. On my phone HTC Evo 3d, ones like facebook, Twitter, translate and other google app can. Ones like Skype n dropbox cannot- they forced closed and can cause others to misbehave. So open up your app n see if it works. Go back into file manager, /data/data and make sure your app's permissions are rwxr-xr-x. Hope this helps, follow this same format when putting"forcing" app on data partition- /data/app
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I revived the topic after so much time to thank the contribution that helped me to reinstall a service that I uninstalled by mistake in my Note8.
Thank you very much!
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It's easy done wit "adb install <app.package.name>"
Do it without a PC...
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Do it without a PC...
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I've got a old version of APK editor pro , that I can use . Version 1.00 to bypass any install errors .. don't ask me how to get it though. Regards :angel:
Of course I could also have flash stock firmware again but I needed a simple solution to use the media I had available at that moment, only two Note 8 (mine and my wife's to extract the apk) and little 3g signal (when I had) to find a solution.
I appreciate the recommendations after having solved the problem but the object of my post was to thank for the help, the rest are anecdotes.
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fil3s said:
I've got a old version of APK editor pro , that I can use . Version 1.00 to bypass any install errors .. don't ask me how to get it though. Regards
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How to get it?
I rooted my RAZR MAXX and replaced the stock font file for the emoji file. But instead of saving it I deleted it. Is it possible to get or dl that file folder again? I'm trying to update my device and it is not letting me because I'm missing that. So I'm assuming. I keep getting errors after dl'ng the update and I've tried restoring and removing the root and still a no go. Please give me some suggestions. Thank You..
Just download a stock based rom and extract the font files from zip, put them on ur sd card and replace them in system fonts with ur root browser.
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DumbleCore said:
Just download a stock based rom and extract the font files from zip, put them on ur sd card and replace them in system fonts with ur root browser.
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Ok well I've searched on here and cannot find a stock room. The versions aren't matching up. Any suggestions on that?