[Q] newbie need help please...... - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a samsung note 3 sprint smn900p
I want to translate the system apks like framework-res.apk and secsettings.apk
then I found one of my friend has a same mobile note 3 sprint already translated and same android version 4.4.2
so I copy all of his files completely ( all system files and system apks ) around 2 GB .
and I make a backup of my system using TWRP recovery .
and now I try to install his framework-res.apk , so I copy it to my sdcard and using rootexplore then change the permissions to R-W-R-R and paste the framework-res.apk file to the system/framework folder and it already replaced the old framework-res.apk with the new framework-res.apk which already translated . but the problem I dont see that the mobile make upgrading for the new apk so I go to the new framework and try to install it from rootexplorer but always get a message app not installed.
I change the mount to RO then RW but nothing change only app not installed.
so how to install the new framework-res.apk ?
my second question, can I make a new rom using my friends complete system files and flash it to my mobile ?
thank you

This "upgrading" on boot only happens if you wipe dalvik cache. Try to flash some other rom here from xda as if you do something wrong then you can brick your device. One possibility is flashing his efs partition to your device. That would probably be a hard brick.

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How to install themes without APK?

i asked in few threads but seems people are not willing to answer this question, and in threads with roms whom includes custom themes, do not have instructions how to install. So how to do that?
newestuser said:
i asked in few threads but seems people are not willing to answer this question, and in threads with roms whom includes custom themes, do not have instructions how to install. So how to do that?
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Always search first post of specific thread for answers you will find your answer, or at least search your question before posting
you are not specific to your question
Q.1 Which Firmware are you using
Q.2 Is it Rooted
Q.3 what kind of theme is that (a CWM Flashable, xRecovery Flashable or Manual)
If you are using stock firmware then you will have to root, then you find a compatible theme and apply it according to the method provided by the theme maker
same applies to Custom ROM but they are already rooted and you might already have a recovery software installed
e.g
if its flashable by xRecovery you can go to xRecovery and flash it
if its flashable by CWM you can go to CWM and flash it
if you don't want to flash it go to Root Explorer copy that Framework-res.apk and replace it in system/framework directory and change permission to rw-r--r-- and reboot your device
and above all Backup your device before doing these because first time you might do it wrong and stuck up in boot loop
im using cm mini 7 v20 for rooted mini pro, i dont know if themes are flashable or not, they dont write that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217611
not everyone are captain obvious to know what type they are
thanks for responding!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18818162&postcount=35
newestuser said:
im using cm mini 7 v20 for rooted mini pro, i dont know if themes are flashable or not, they dont write that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217611
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its a Flashable zip, can be done via CWM
or you can manually copy & Replace those apks to their respective destination after extracting
and change permission to rw-r--r--
but be sure to backup first
ahub1988 said:
its a Flashable zip, can be done via CWM
or you can manually copy & Replace those apks to their respective destination after extracting
and change permission to rw-r--r--
but be sure to backup first
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thanks, but can you tell step by step instruction ? because last time i did that via CWM... i got a bootloop :X
newestuser said:
thanks, but can you tell step by step instruction ? because last time i did that via CWM... i got a bootloop :X
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so you want to do it manually.
first i must tell you as it is for older miniCM version it might cause problems
First extract your zip in SD card
copy apks from framework and apps folders
mount /system to rw and paste them to system folder
change permission of each apk to rw-r--r-- by press-holding and clicking permission in root explorer
make sure all apks have permission of rw-r--r--
move and replace framework-res.apk from /system to /system/farmework/
move and replace all other apks from /system to /system/apps/
Reboot
Thats it; if you done it correctly then it will go fine
or you can try themes from here by installing apks Here
The apks can be extracted and installed directly, no copying and setting permissions needed. However the core framework of cm7 must have changed since these were made as they don't render properly on newer cm7 based roms

[Q] Replace system apk odexed

Can I replace apks in the system folder on an odexed rom, or do I need to be deodexed first?
I think so yes
But replacing system apps is always a bit tricky
even if ure doing everything right u might get bootloops
you shall download a deodexed rom and replace the apk u want to switch in the rom on the system/app path and flash ur modified rom via recovery
but first of all u should do a backup in recovery mode for the case it wont work

[Q] problem .. please help !!

Hi ..
I installed this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278437&nocache=1
and i didn't like it
how can i remove it from my phone ???
mjaafar said:
Hi ..
I installed this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278437&nocache=1
and i didn't like it
how can i remove it from my phone ???
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Simple.
Just open the zip file you flashed and see what all files it installed (or changed). Delete the corresponding installed files from your system folder using a Root Explorer (or move them away). If files have been modified, you will have to get the stock versions of those files (extract from stock ROM). :good:
Sometimes, mods that are flashed contains scripts that backup system files before modifying them. In such cases, its easy to restore the previous files.

[Q] Recovering Certain Parts in The /system/etc Folder from a zip

Hello...I've recently installed MIUI ROM 3.11.1 for my HTC Desire S (Saga) device. But I had a problem with the Arabic fonts in several programs (i.e: Adobe Reader), the letters were displayed as empty squares or nothing at all. I had the same problem on my computer running Linux (Fedora 17) but solved it by copying MS Core TrueType Fonts from my windows operating system to the fonts directory. I tried to do the same on my HTC Desire S and placed some Arabic TrueType fonts in the /system/fonts directory but the problem was not solved. So I tried to change /system/etc/fallback_fonts.xml and I think I did something wrong which made my device in a boot loop now.
The question is: Can I restore that file (/system/etc/fallback_fonts.xml) via CWM from a zip file? I will unpack the zip file of the ROM and repack it with just that file (/system/etc/fallback_fonts.xml) and then install it via CWM Recovery. Is this possible? Is there a certain way to repack it so that CWM can read and install it?
Probably just dirty flashing the ROM (don't wipe anything) will give you the same results
But yes you can make your own, you will just need to make your own updater-script and resign then flash
Plenty of tutorials how to do this, if you look in xda university there is one I made there as well
Read through this and if you have further questions ask in there and I'll help
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] I accidently erased System Folder

Hi, I really am a SuperBaka (a Super idiot :crying: )
I tried to install Gapps to my new Asus Zenphone 5 (A500KL) by this method :
Which is:
1.Root your phone
2.Install Root Explorer
3.Unzip Gapps and Copy SYSTEM Folder to Internal memory
4.With Root Explorer paste SYSTEM Folder over original SYSTEM folder
5.Reboot
I followed each step, until the 4. But unfortunately, instead of copying, I erased accidently my original System folder by coping into Internal memory.
After that, all the apps closed and since that when i turn ON my phone, I only can see the Asus logo...
Please help me to reinstall Android, I have this phone since only 2 days... I really don't know what to do and i panic beacause i don't have any warranty (bought on To2c.com)
PS: Sorry for my english, i am french (tell me if you didnt understand something)
PS2: It was on Android 4.4.2 Kit kat version
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Please Help me
Your only option now is to find a way to place /system back into your phone, which will require a custom recovery.

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