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hi im new to android phones
last week i got galaxy s2
now i found some great apps byt when i downloaded them i didnt found .apk app
instead i found few folders and files and i dont know how to instal them
should i root my galaxy?
Form where did you download them.. try using market app or download from apktop.com or android-market.co .. Also do you have System/app/ and META-INF folders in a zip file. If so you will have to install it in recovery by using install zip from sdcard option..
yagya said:
Form where did you download them.. try using market app or download from apktop.com or android-market.co .. Also do you have System/app/ and META-INF folders in a zip file. If so you will have to install it in recovery by using install zip from sdcard option..
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thank you
yes thats what im talking about (a zip file)
but i dont have such option (install zip from sdcard) in the recovery mod
should i root my galaxy to install such app?
alihaidermj said:
thank you
yes thats what im talking about (a zip file)
but i dont have such option (install zip from sdcard) in the recovery mod
should i root my galaxy to install such app?
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what app are you referring to?
if its a flash zip you need a custom recovery such as CWM or Amon Ra
there is no specific app ( i downloaded many app that was non an .apk)
yes its a flash zip
cmw comes after rooting?
thanks for your patience but im new to the world of android
So, flash cwm recovery and try to install from there.. if you flash cwm recovery you can even backup and restore your rom...
you need to root first before you can install a custom recovery.
usually system apps get install via flash zip. you sure the apk is not zipped up? sometimes you need to in zip to get the apk.
thank you all for your replies
the apps im talking about like app monster or other app that need a root
is there a safe way to root the galaxy s2 without changing the rom or the kernel
ie. i just want to be able to flash zip files ( cracked app)
and stay on my rom and kernel
and will i be able to receive apdates for the kies???
TO root s2 please visit this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Sometime there will be .apk file directly inside zip file (this is done to reduce size of app) you should not try to install them from recovery only install zip file from recovery having sytem and Meta-inf folder inside the zip file.
Yes you will be able to receive updates via kies unless you don't flash a custom kernel...
thank you all
Hi! I just got my first Android Phone.
The HTC Inspire.
I've been told I could speed up this phone but I'm also curious to know what else I could do with it?
I used to have an iPhone and I would just change the theme and stuff...
So, I suppose my question(s) is/are;
1. How can I speed up my phone?
2. What can I do with my phone?
3. Is there a site where I can browse custom themes for my phone?
4. how do I add custom ringtones/ringback
thanks for taking the time for reading this.
OrangePickles said:
Hi! I just got my first Android Phone.
The HTC Inspire.
I've been told I could speed up this phone but I'm also curious to know what else I could do with it?
I used to have an iPhone and I would just change the theme and stuff...
So, I suppose my question(s) is/are;
1. How can I speed up my phone?
2. What can I do with my phone?
3. Is there a site where I can browse custom themes for my phone?
4. how do I add custom ringtones/ringback
thanks for taking the time for reading this.
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To speed up your phone try v6 supercharger. Search xda forum and you will get there ..
You can do a lot of things with your phone like rooting it to make changes to system as well a ls access hidden system files and also to install app like app monster, titanium backup that are very handy ..
Not only this you can even flash/install custom Rom/kernel that are much better and optimized than stock one provided by HTC..
For more details Google root your phone model and custom kernels for your phone model ..
To get themes and more info foe your phone try to find your phone sub forum in xda forum or just Google .. to set custom ringtones you can select set as ringtone on your music player it copy ogg file to /system/media/audio (for which you need to root and use root explorer or similar app) and then go to settings.and choose your copies file..
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What is App Monster? "flash/install custom Rom/kernel" ??
I'll try and find my phone in the sub-fourms
App Monster is an application that lets you manage your installed applications. For example you can backup apps and batch restore them.
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.
firstly i request all moderators of xda in grand 2 forum,
as i am unable to post on developement section,
i am posting the thread here..
plz move it to developement section.
ok now back to topic,
try at your own risk!
i will not be responsible if anything happens to your phone
To all the users who have succesfully rooted grand 2,
there can be a way to install (flash) recovery on your phone!
i was exploring the system and i found a file in "/system" folder
called "recovery-from-boot.p"
i THINK this is the file that causes problem!
you may delete it or rename it...(renaming is safer)
once you delete it, you may flash custom recovery via ODIN
and even if the recovery gets currupted or if you cant boot into recovery, you can simply boot normally and restore the renamed or deleted file!!!
and then once again you may try to flash custom recovery from ODIN (as stock gets deleted as soon as you modify recovery-from-boot.p file)
press thanks if this post helped!
dindt find any file like u wrote.... plss provide specific path.. so we can try
Rakesh251 said:
dindt find any file like u wrote.... plss provide specific path.. so we can try
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Its located here:
bro no such file is available.. this wont help to solve .and still custom recovery not available for grand2
how would u know that it won't help..
i only post threads as i know what i am doing.
the file which i uploaded up there is taken from MY PHONE ITSELF i.e galaxy GRAND 2..
and That FILE (recovery-from-boot.p) IS present on my phone and i m using Stock rom and not any other rom..
Same with me... none of them named exactly like you mention above.
Sent from my SM-G7102 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
it only appears on a Stock UN-ROOTED firmware..
In order to inject custom CWM there isnt a necessity to root device.
so firstly we need to remove file that I mentioned in my previous post and inject recovery.
and via that recovery,
we can flash a custom kernel that automatically roots device!
vrushabh sutar said:
it only appears on a Stock UN-ROOTED firmware..
In order to inject custom CWM there isnt a necessity to root device.
so firstly we need to remove file that I mentioned in my previous post and inject recovery.
and via that recovery,
we can flash a custom kernel that automatically roots device!
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Dude, if the FILE just appears in STOCK UNROOTED FIRMWARE , so how can we delete that.
Coz, to delete a /system file, we need ROOT access.
NOT POSSIBLE.
And in rooted version, the FILE is not available :victory:
00hacktheworld00 said:
Dude, if the FILE just appears in STOCK UNROOTED FIRMWARE , so how can we delete that.
Coz, to delete a /system file, we need ROOT access.
NOT POSSIBLE.
And in rooted version, the FILE is not available :victory:
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Thank you for replying.
I know that it can't be deleted,
but one may understand the importance of that ".p" file and understand its working, as it plays a vital role in booting up recovery...
the only thing I wanna let users understand is that,
stock recovery includes that file and
it got deleted when rooted because the rooting package (eg. CF root) didnt contain the .p file
when I studied that strange file,
it consisted of mapping and accurate memory address as well as accurate size of stock recovery image in bytes,
so that whn new recovery gets flashed, it verifies with the .p file!
and talking abt modifying the .p file,
we must create a custom linux binary with zerglings and packed into .tar file which gets flashed to phone via Odin!
for build creation you can use this tool..
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/comprehensive-guide-to-the-android-build-process/?__utma=60652090.747738090.1398670920.1400078979.1400132113.21&__utmb=60652090.0.10.1400132113&__utmc=60652090&__utmx=-&__utmz=60652090.1400132113.21.12.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=%28not%20provided%29&__utmv=-&__utmk=163283131
So I found the reason behind this
It is a file used by Software Update Application to flash updates.
If you want proof go-to the data folder of the SOFTWARE UPDATER and there will be a 3mb file. Copy it to pc and open using winrar. You can see many files including boot.img.
So the author of this thread was about to update his/her phone when he found the file :thumbdown:
SO MYSTERY SOLVED
SCOOBY DOOBY DOOO
Sent from my SM-G7102
i didnt't get what you are on to...
i noticed that the Update Package (i.e the OTA) easily jumps over all the restrictions imposed by Bootloader(locked one) and gets easily flashed to the phone...
therefore the whole matter is now pointing out to the 'ro.build.fingerprint' as well as Verification of MD5 hashes linked directly to Flashing InstructionSet
Dears,
I've received the OTA_T6_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_HTC_Europe_2.61.401.3-1.54.401.1_release update, and integrated it with my ROM, and I backed it up via TWRP recovery (System/Boot)
if you want to try it , your MAX must be GSM ,it is fully functional, and stock /unrooted and without any modifications.
And it requires few simple step to install it :
1- download the file ( https://www.dropbox.com/s/r1yctvgu68jxomh/2014-03-26--18-11-42 KOT49H release-keys.zip )
2- Extract it
3- Put it in TWRP backup folder on your SDcard ( TWRP/BACKUP/FA3NK..../
4- Full wipe/ format system/ clear cache /
5- Restore
6- Enjoy!
Edit : here is the new link :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8V0bDSmDRB8a2hpZkpQcF9VS1k/edit?usp=sharing
thanks .. but can you reup it somewhere else ?
link doesnt work atm
B-Man2005 said:
thanks .. but can you reup it somewhere else ?
link doesnt work atm
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I will try to upload it somewhere else during the day , and will post the link..
mkhader said:
I will try to upload it somewhere else during the day , and will post the link..
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i need your comfirmation to download
B-Man2005 said:
i need your comfirmation to download
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try now , it should be fine right now
very nice thanks
but could you also upload the system\lib filder in a zip ??
i only need those files
Thanks for sharing this! Fast download from Google Drive!
Thanks for sharing this! Fast download
problem
Dear uploader.. I followed the instructions but after doing it my screen doesn't go beyond HTC logo it stucks
mumtaz0786 said:
Dear uploader.. I followed the instructions but after doing it my screen doesn't go beyond HTC logo it stucks
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use twrp-2.6.3.0 to restore the rom
2nd problem
Dear uploader, I have installed this Rom the way you guided but problem is about platform.xml .. when I used other kit Kat custom Rom I edited permission for write external sd card but this Rom when I changed platform.xml it changes for a while but after restart it came back to default. It is rooted everything working but file doesn't change and I can't write anything on sdcard.
Im having problems doing this.. what is the exact backup folder location to restore??
young blade said:
Im having problems doing this.. what is the exact backup folder location to restore??
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make a backup of your own rom.
check sd card
there is a folder... i think twrp
in there there will be a backup folder
in there, there will be another one... pretty cryptic ... for me its something like DHSFSFS01
in there there is your backup... you can delete it if you want or keep it
copy the folder of the rom from this thread to DHSFSFS01 or what its called on your phone...
now back in recovery you can restore both... your rom and the one you downloaded
B-Man2005 said:
make a backup of your own rom.
check sd card
there is a folder... i think twrp
in there there will be a backup folder
in there, there will be another one... pretty cryptic ... for me its something like DHSFSFS01
in there there is your backup... you can delete it if you want or keep it
copy the folder of the rom from this thread to DHSFSFS01 or what its called on your phone...
now back in recovery you can restore both... your rom and the one you downloaded
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Okay so it has to be in the external SD.. thanks!!:good:
Dear uploader help me
Dear uploader, I have installed this Rom the way you guided but problem is about platform.xml .. when I used other kit Kat custom Rom I edited permission for write external sd card but this Rom when I changed platform.xml it changes for a while but after restart it came back to default. It is rooted everything working but file doesn't change and I can't write anything on sdcard.
mumtaz0786 said:
Dear uploader, I have installed this Rom the way you guided but problem is about platform.xml .. when I used other kit Kat custom Rom I edited permission for write external sd card but this Rom when I changed platform.xml it changes for a while but after restart it came back to default. It is rooted everything working but file doesn't change and I can't write anything on sdcard.
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That means the system partition is write protected.
You will need to edit the file and flash it in recovery for the changes to take.
reply to dear uploader
scrosler said:
That means the system partition is write protected.
You will need to edit the file and flash it in recovery for the changes to take.
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I know how to edit but how I can flash platform.xml file through recovery???
Can someone running this do me a favor?
adb pull /proc/config.gz
After you have it can you link me to it? Thanks...and good things come to those who help
Hey,
Today I used a ROM to flash my mobile (Samsung J5 2016 edition, model: J510FN) and I just used the perfect ROM, and it fits perfectly. But when I try to turn on WiFi it goes back swipe to off automatically when I swipe it to on.
I used this rom (version v1.1 because v2 and v3 were gone and bad): https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/development/rom-light-stock-rom-v1-t3467865
Someone knows what to do? I'm a beginner, so please explain it good. I have everything btw like Odin, TWRP, latest SuperSU, etc.
Please help.
Thanks
From your stock rom Copy the folder named Permissions from /system/etc and paste it at the same location in your new downloaded rom.
DONOT delete the existing folder , just replace the files.
Good Luck Cheers
akash14darshan said:
From your stock rom Copy the folder named Permissions from /system/etc and paste it at the same location in your new downloaded rom.
DONOT delete the existing folder , just replace the files.
Good Luck Cheers
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But its a md5 file (my stock rom), how do I do it then?
Zarlen said:
But its a md5 file (my stock rom), how do I do it then?
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You mean an img file , right?
If you have twrp or cwm backup of your stock rom , you can extract it from that file(ext4.system.tar.a) , if you dont have a twrp/cwm backup , you can try to flash stock rom from that img file and then copy necessary files into sdcard and then re flash your new rom and paste the existing files.
Good luck/
akash14darshan said:
You mean an img file , right?
If you have twrp or cwm backup of your stock rom , you can extract it from that file(ext4.system.tar.a) , if you dont have a twrp/cwm backup , you can try to flash stock rom from that img file and then copy necessary files into sdcard and then re flash your new rom and paste the existing files.
Good luck/
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No, its an md5 file. Inside the md5 file (when I open it with winrar) it only shows hidedcache files etc and also boot.img
I need to have go to the patch (system/etc/permissions
Zarlen said:
No, its an md5 file. Inside the md5 file (when I open it with winrar) it only shows hidedcache files etc and also boot.img
I need to have go to the patch (system/etc/permissions
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Then you might need to flash your stock rom first and then copy the necessary files.
I have an Mediatek device , steps to troubleshoot are same , but I have a zip of my stock rom created to access stock files when ever i need them.
I would advise you to do the same for future troubleshooting..
Good Luck mate
akash14darshan said:
Then you might need to flash your stock rom first and then copy the necessary files.
I have an Mediatek device , steps to troubleshoot are same , but I have a zip of my stock rom created to access stock files when ever i need them.
I would advise you to do the same for future troubleshooting..
Good Luck mate
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And what are the nessecary files? Only the permissions folder or more?
Zarlen said:
And what are the nessecary files? Only the permissions folder or more?
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Permission folder worked for me , but i would insist you to copy the entire /system partition as backup once you have flashed the stock rom just in case.
If permission folder doesnt work , then try replacing files starting with wlan from /system/lib/modules from stock to port
Do only when permissions folder doesnt work.