[Q] Help with Renaming an APK - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I want to install an a New keyboard for my Cellphone, but the problem is that the name of the Keyboard is "Android Keyboard" and when i try to install the APK it says "An existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed"....
Now I downloaded VirtualStudio Ten and decompiled,changed the name of the Keyboard in (Strings.xml) and recompiled it, after that signed and zipaligned it(which the Virtual Studio Program did itself while recompiling the Apk) , but even then i am getting the same error? i can see that the program is now shown with a different name which i edited myself in strings.xml,but still no go,exactly same error! Am i doing something wrong here?

The error probably persist because the keyboard which you're trying to install already exists on your phone.
i tried to install something form xda because i wanted the latest version of the app. But i couldn't install it.. turns out that my installed version was the latest version so i basically was trying to replace the exact same app with this app.. and it didn't work.
Hope i made it alteast abit more clear fro you in this matter

TheGovernment said:
The error probably persist because the keyboard which you're trying to install already exists on your phone.
i tried to install something form xda because i wanted the latest version of the app. But i couldn't install it.. turns out that my installed version was the latest version so i basically was trying to replace the exact same app with this app.. and it didn't work.
Hope i made it alteast abit more clear fro you in this matter
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Alryt,then is there anyway to delete the stock Android Keyboard from the Fhone?

baz00ka said:
Alryt,then is there anyway to delete the stock Android Keyboard from the Fhone?
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if you're rooted then maybe you can use titanium backup to un-install it.

TheGovernment said:
if you're rooted then maybe you can use titanium backup to un-install it.
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Will try....lets hope no force closes occur after doing this...

baz00ka said:
Will try....lets hope no force closes occur after doing this...
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Nah, keyboard wont cause any kind of FC.. atleast it hasn't with me..

Lol renaming an app in the strings.xml file won't effect the package name, if you know a little java, you will understand what a package means, just search on how to do it and be warned its not that easy as renaming the app name in the strings.xml file.
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Swype Beta is open again

For those who been waiting to get into the beta, it's reopen to all. If you have the factory One still installed, you will have delete the swype apk, and the swype lib file. Reboot and install the swype installer and so on.
http://forum.swype.com/showthread.php?1976-Swype-Beta-OPEN-again!-Happy-Holidays-from-SwypeInc
Just note this:
If your phone came pre-installed with Swype
DO NOT download this beta (it won't work)
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**Edit** Like others stated, you will have to uninstall the swype that came pre-installed before using the Beta. (I was already a beta user....)
notxel21 said:
Just note this:
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all u have to do is uninstall the default one. I'm not having any problems.
Just curious, but since we MyTouch owners already have swype, what would be the point of joining the beta?
esincho said:
all u have to do is uninstall the default one. I'm not having any problems.
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True, just use root explorer to move it over then reboot. Benefits would be to have the most up-to-date version and one with a voice button.
ArcticWolf91 said:
Just curious, but since we MyTouch owners already have swype, what would be the point of joining the beta?
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Some of us running CM6 lost swype, so this is the perfect alternative to getting swype back other than the ADB method.
kitsunisan said:
True, just use root explorer to move it over then reboot. Benefits would be to have the most up-to-date version and one with a voice button.
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Bingo. I'm using it now
Hell yea...
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I can uninstall the Swype that came with it and install the new beta, but the service force closes on me when it attempts to verify the license. Any suggestions?
highv0ltage said:
I can uninstall the Swype that came with it and install the new beta, but the service force closes on me when it attempts to verify the license. Any suggestions?
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U have to be rooted. Follow the first post. Delete the swype apk and the lib file, reboot, then install the beta
I think that may be the issue I was having replacing swype, I didn't delete the lib file. I may give it another shot tonight.
kitsunisan said:
I think that may be the issue I was having replacing swype, I didn't delete the lib file. I may give it another shot tonight.
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Yeah bro, the **** was driving me crazy since I got this phone. I delete the apk but mine wouldn't install. I was missing my swype with it mic
I have done everything the instructions say and during the licensing the Swype process "com.swype.android.inputmethod" stops unexpectedly.
I am rooted...i deleted the swype apk, the lib file and rebooted. I then installed it and I continue to have this problem.
highv0ltage said:
I have done everything the instructions say and during the licensing the Swype process "com.swype.android.inputmethod" stops unexpectedly.
I am rooted...i deleted the swype apk, the lib file and rebooted. I then installed it and I continue to have this problem.
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Hmmmm, On my n1 the installer started tripping on me before. Pm me..
Does anybody know if registering for the beta will interfere with the preinstalled version from working/authenticating? Or does the preinstalled version not need to to authenticate?
Phateless said:
Does anybody know if registering for the beta will interfere with the preinstalled version from working/authenticating? Or does the preinstalled version not need to to authenticate?
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I don't why u would want to go back to the preinstalled one, but all u need is the apk and the lib, there's a thread here if u didn't back it up. There's no authentication
Am I suppose to be using the swype installer for this? That may be causing the problems.
highv0ltage said:
Am I suppose to be using the swype installer for this? That may be causing the problems.
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Of course. If u in the beta, that is what should have been sent to u
OK, then I'm stumped again. Even when I try installing from a apk, it says it's going to replace a current application. I don't get that because I thought I removed swype. How can it replace something that's not there?
Update: After reboots and file deletions...it was finally able to authenticate. I don't know the exact steps, but it working now. Thanks for everyone's help.

Swype: Parsing could not be installed

This is the first time i've EVER and i will say EVER encountered this issue (for me of course)
I deleted swype.apk from system/app
deleted libswypecore.so from system/lib
rebooted (like 3 times)
and when i click on swype installer, login, and choose SWYPE FULL to install
after a while it says "parsing error not installed " something in that area.
What can i do to make it actually work?
Currently i have no swype, and without swype, my life is ruined.
a bad download, swype tweeted they uploaded the incorrect full version.
Also, why in the world are you using the full version? You only speak/need English. The lite version should work no problem.
xriderx66 said:
This is the first time i've EVER and i will say EVER encountered this issue (for me of course)
I deleted swype.apk from system/app
deleted libswypecore.so from system/lib
rebooted (like 3 times)
and when i click on swype installer, login, and choose SWYPE FULL to install
after a while it says "parsing error not installed " something in that area.
What can i do to make it actually work?
Currently i have no swype, and without swype, my life is ruined.
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Could it have been a bad download? Have you gone to their web site for the beta? I think they have openings
http://swypeinc.com/index.html
s15274n said:
a bad download, swype tweeted they uploaded the incorrect full version.
Also, why in the world are you using the full version? You only speak/need English. The lite version should work no problem.
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thanks for the tip, but its not working for the english/spanish one either.
and i just found out that the FULL version meant like.. all languages lol.
I thought full was like... the whole swype system, while beta was parts of it.
i'm so dumb
Anyways, are you saying that they tweeted neither of the swype *full AND english/spanish* don't work?
nomadrider123 said:
Could it have been a bad download? Have you gone to their web site for the beta? I think they have openings
http://swypeinc.com/index.html
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I don't think so.
I have the right swype installer from
www.beta.swype.com
i have a valid account.
as s15 said, its probably the error they tweeted
Gotta wait >.<
@Swype
Swype
HVGA USERS: We accidentally uploaded the wrong file for the FULL version. If you were getting english/spanish, try again now. Our bad
Maybe not the issue for you after all. Download the lite version again, try on wifi....
s15274n said:
@Swype
Swype
HVGA USERS: We accidentally uploaded the wrong file for the FULL version. If you were getting english/spanish, try again now. Our bad
Maybe not the issue for you after all. Download the lite version again, try on wifi....
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I've always tried it on Wifi, didn't work, reinstaleld the installer, didn't work.
Any other options?
Bump please help
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Bump please help
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so you tired the new updated fixed version? What rom are you using? Couldn't you put swype in that build and then flash it? Just trying to think outside the box is all.
Yes, and i'm using that Sweet Honey one.
Uhm, okay so i did TRY to "think outside the box"
I had a previous version of swype i kept on my SD Card.
I installed that.
Went to Swype Installer.
It recognized the swype version
i logged in.
Then it said "registration failed"
I have the swype keyboard, but no swype gestures or library.
I request that someone goes to system/lib/
and finds libswypecore.so
copies theirs, and gives it to me, so i can use it.
It would be VERY appreciated!
You do realize any tie to swype needs to be removed, then reboot... You can't install swype beta when you already have swype.
Correct.
As far as i know, and this has worked before...
Removing the apk from system/app
and the lib file from system/lib
and rebooting
removes swype.
xriderx66 said:
Yes, and i'm using that Sweet Honey one.
Uhm, okay so i did TRY to "think outside the box"
I had a previous version of swype i kept on my SD Card.
I installed that.
Went to Swype Installer.
It recognized the swype version
i logged in.
Then it said "registration failed"
I have the swype keyboard, but no swype gestures or library.
I request that someone goes to system/lib/
and finds libswypecore.so
copies theirs, and gives it to me, so i can use it.
It would be VERY appreciated!
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you can see my confusion then?
s15274n said:
you can see my confusion then?
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I'm sorry... I really can't see why your confused.. you mean I should delete the swype file on my SD card too?
Go to root explorer then the root directory. Search swype, delete all references. Reboot into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cache, install the beta.
Edit: not the sd card, just the system files.
Sdobron said:
Go to root explorer then the root directory. Search swype, delete all references. Reboot into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cache, install the beta.
Edit: not the sd card, just the system files.
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Ill be sure to press the thanks when I get to a computer...
Turns out me not uninstalling swype installer was the problem :O
Must have had some corrupt data. Usually it will auto update if it's an older version that may cause a problem.
The beta doesn't auto update, you have to open the installer.
The installer I meant..when you open it the installer will update to the latest version then you can check for swype updates.
I had the same issue. Make sure you reboot your phone after you remove the files, then make sure you use the stock browser to download the installer, don't use skyfire or opera or any of those. I had the same issue when i was using skyfire. used the google browser and it worked fine. The website says not to use certain browsers or it won't work.

[Q] App in /system/app but not in drawer!!

I tried to install Gmail.apk, and decided to use Root Explorer to copy it to /system/app. I changed the permissions, rebooted, and it is indeed in the folder where I left it, but nowhere to be seen in the app drawer. It doesn´t even appear on the manage applications. I want to this to more apps, but if I can´t do to one...
I tried signing the .apk and install it: gives me a parsing error;
I tried signing a .zip file and flash through xrecovery and managed to get the file in the system/app folder, but again, nothing on the app drawer.
I tried using ADB mask, and when I try to push the app into the system, it says it couldn´t install;
I tried command line, using SDK, but doesn´t recognize "adb" command. Tried console emulator, but permission denied.
Is it me or is my mobile picking up a fight with me? Can someone help?
Why dont you just try to download it from the market and install automatically that way?
DeViL_DiCe said:
I tried to install Gmail.apk, and decided to use Root Explorer to copy it to /system/app. I changed the permissions, rebooted, and it is indeed in the folder where I left it, but nowhere to be seen in the app drawer. It doesn´t even appear on the manage applications. I want to this to more apps, but if I can´t do to one...
I tried signing the .apk and install it: gives me a parsing error;
I tried signing a .zip file and flash through xrecovery and managed to get the file in the system/app folder, but again, nothing on the app drawer.
I tried using ADB mask, and when I try to push the app into the system, it says it couldn´t install;
I tried command line, using SDK, but doesn´t recognize "adb" command. Tried console emulator, but permission denied.
Is it me or is my mobile picking up a fight with me? Can someone help?
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Because it doesn´t appear on my market... And I also want to install more stuff, like the new blue market from pendo, so I would like to know what to do so I can continue to install more apps like this.
There will be a reason it doesnt appear in the market for you and that will be why you cant install it
WHat rom are you running?
DeViL_DiCe said:
Because it doesn´t appear on my market... And I also want to install more stuff, like the new blue market from pendo, so I would like to know what to do so I can continue to install more apps like this.
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I´m using EWJet with custom kernel, baseband 67.
Try flashing this
Reboot and login to market, accept the agreement.
Then flash this and this in that order without rebooting inbetween
DeViL_DiCe said:
I´m using EWJet with custom kernel, baseband 67.
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Is it better to erase user data in recovery before flashing gapps?
No you should be fine
DeViL_DiCe said:
Is it better to erase user data in recovery before flashing gapps?
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Well it seems I need to do a fresh install, since I must have done something wrong to the system files... I flashed Gapps, and ever app appears except the ones from Google (Gmail, Gtalk, etc...). Is google against me today? =)
I think I´m going to flash the rom again and before rebooting, I´ll flash Gapps, what do you think?
Sounds like a plan....
let me know how it goes
No, it didn´t work... After clean install, and flashing gapps, gmail and market disappeared... Maybe some kind of incompability between the Rom and this market?
EDIT: It still appears in the /system/app... But it refuses to appear in the app drawer.
try adding the market widget to the home screen. Long press on it and n choose android widget.
That might work.
DeViL_DiCe said:
No, it didn´t work... After clean install, and flashing gapps, gmail and market disappeared... Maybe some kind of incompability between the Rom and this market?
EDIT: It still appears in the /system/app... But it refuses to appear in the app drawer.
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Thanks for your effort, but it doesn´t appear the market widget. It´s like the market is only a file that is filling space in the system folder, and that doesn´t have any connection to the rest. It seems this rom isn´t compatible with other markets (which is very weird...).
Thanks for the help. If someone comes up with a soltuion to my problem, I´ll be very happy to hear it.
The only thing I can think of its that you are trying to instal 2.2 versions into a 2.1 rom.
Try finding google apps from eric will's thread about his rom.
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Yes I remembered that too, but didn´t know there was gmail and market that were different, meaning that what works in 2.2 may not work in 2.1... If that´s the case, I better give up, since there isn´t any other verion of blue market... Oh well, green it is.
If you flash back to stock with SEUS then make backups with titanium backup you should be able to restore the 2.1 versions of gmail.
As for blue market, I think that's just for 2.2+
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re: application installed on Phone

re: application installed on Phone
Hi there
Im curious If anyone in here knows how to get out an application that is installed on the phone and get it out as apk ??
when running astro or android manager it can not take backup of ths app. due to some changes on google play.
the app is called Stempl and is found in ggogle play.
Ive installed it on the phone, in astr it tellls me that (private) all other apps is a check box to take a backup off
anyone have a solutions ??
q: How to get apk file from app installed, app name : stempl
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rahsld6xyg8nc2v/Stempl v1.2.apk
Unable to upload on XDA at the moment.
cybercopy said:
q: How to get apk file from app installed, app name : stempl
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Navigate to "/data/app/" using any root file manager and get APK from there.
[email protected] said:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rahsld6xyg8nc2v/Stempl v1.2.apk
Unable to upload on XDA at the moment.
Navigate to "/data/app/" using any root file manager and get APK from there.
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Hope this is the stempl before update released today ??
Dont want to register to use it )
[email protected] said:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rahsld6xyg8nc2v/Stempl v1.2.apk
Unable to upload on XDA at the moment.
Navigate to "/data/app/" using any root file manager and get APK from there.
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cant find the file under data/apk with rootfilemanager......
the file u sent a link for is the new version. its requiering to register. the version before not avilable in google play anymore
???
used extract apk app.
got the file out from my phone, but the installer in CM10.1 on my galaxy return with failure upon installation app did not install.
do not know why ?
cybercopy said:
Hi there
Im curious If anyone in here knows how to get out an application that is installed on the phone and get it out as apk ??
when running astro or android manager it can not take backup of ths app. due to some changes on google play.
the app is called Stempl and is found in ggogle play.
Ive installed it on the phone, in astr it tellls me that (private) all other apps is a check box to take a backup off
anyone have a solutions ??
q: How to get apk file from app installed, app name : stempl
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Try AppSaver to just extract apk, available on Google Play.
cybercopy said:
cant find the file under data/apk with rootfilemanager......
the file u sent a link for is the new version. its requiering to register. the version before not avilable in google play anymore
???
used extract apk app.
got the file out from my phone, but the installer in CM10.1 on my galaxy return with failure upon installation app did not install.
do not know why ?
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tried appsave from googleplay. but gets failed to save apk backup
iVinod said:
Try AppSaver to just extract apk, available on Google Play.
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error msg in app backup.
protected apps selected.
protected apps cannot be archieved as an apk file.........
crap app rrrrrrrrr
cybercopy said:
tried appsave from googleplay. but gets failed to save apk backup
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I suppose your apk itself got corrupted somehow.
May be you can search on the net for that version of apk and download it from some of the websites that allows you to download apk directly rather than from Google Play.
iVinod said:
I suppose your apk itself got corrupted somehow.
May be you can search on the net for that version of apk and download it from some of the websites that allows you to download apk directly rather than from Google Play.
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there are no apk under data/app on phone. in apk extrator its protected.
dont know anyone market than google play any one else out there ?
cybercopy said:
there are no apk under data/app on phone. in apk extrator its protected.
dont know anyone market than google play any one else out there ?
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anyone got version 1.1 stempl
Solved Problem
cybercopy said:
anyone got version 1.1 stempl
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Problem solved.
Used MybackupPro to take backup of existing application installed. works like a dream installed same backupprogram on the phonemoving too
important to use pro version due to restriction on date btw different phones

Can't install apks

When I try to install an app it says app not installed. I have tried signing the app, changing the version number and can't get it to work. I have tried installing apks I have downloaded and patched apks from lucky patcher and nothing works. So is there something that doesn't allow the phone to install modified apps?
I can't install samsung keyboard apk on my samsung galaxy s9+
Are you trying to install a new version of an apk that's already on your phone? If so, can you uninstall the older version first?
it is Android 8.0 security features. Google removed install unknown source. You need to give specific permission to file browsers or apps that does the install - for example, if you have app, copy to your phone, and open Samsung File, and click to install.
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it is Android 8.0 security features. Google removed install unknown source. You need to give specific permission to file browsers or apps that does the install - for example, if you have app, copy to your phone, and open Samsung File, and click to install.
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Yeah I did that to allow installs from Samsung file browser and lucky patcher but still not installing. It let's me push the install button and starts the process then says app not installed. I made sure that the previous version is not installed and reset the phone but still not working
Yeah I have allowed installs from the apps I am using to try to install and there isn't a previous version on the phone I made sure to uninstall the app and restart the phone after and still not allowing the install. It starts the install then says app not installed
Echo692 said:
Yeah I have allowed installs from the apps I am using to try to install and there isn't a previous version on the phone I made sure to uninstall the app and restart the phone after and still not allowing the install. It starts the install then says app not installed
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possibly version of the app (arm/arm64) you are trying...
jazzespresso said:
possibly version of the app (arm/arm64) you are trying...
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How would I check which it is or change it if need be?
Echo692 said:
How would I check which it is or change it if need be?
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the app you trying to install, unmodified one, go apkmirror.com and search for it, it should list different version, some apps has arm and arm64 version, download it to your phone, and install it.
your s9/s9+ are arm64
jazzespresso said:
the app you trying to install, unmodified one, go apkmirror.com and search for it, it should list different version, some apps has arm and arm64 version, download it to your phone, and install it.
your s9/s9+ are arm64
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Ok will try thank you
Hi everybody
The same error (app not installed) occurs when i try to install live message apk or another samsung app, like keyboard, i checked with another files and doenst work
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x-geo said:
Hi everybody
The same error (app not installed) occurs when i try to install live message apk or another samsung app, like keyboard, i checked with another files and doenst work
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Emm nobody?
Samsung blocked sideloading most of it's system apps. Nothing you can really do about it.
Replace app with tutuapp
Your Android application may not be suitable for them. What you need to do now is:
Try updating Android, otherwise you go to the store by reinstalling your device, but this is very time consuming and costly. You can also use tutuapp android (visit tutuappplus.net to download) this free app store that helps me use great apps for Android.

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