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[Q] want to skin MixZing...where is the .apk?!

hey guys. now that i've learned how to mod apps to match my liking, i wanted to mod the one app i use the most.
i can't seem to find where Mixzing's installation folder is? i've searched /data/app, /data/app-private, /system/app, /sdcard/data, /sdcard/Android...where do the .apks for these apps that aren't under /data/app go???
and which apk should i be editing, the basic .apk or the upgrade .apk? (i assume basic).
thanks

It's in data/app
Something like "com.developername.mixzing.apk".
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i dont mean to be rude but did you read my first post? it's not in /data/app...

It's in data/app. Uninstall it, reinstall it and sort by date in root explorer if you're having trouble finding it.
I'll just save the trouble and post it for you

Unless you have A2SD it's in data/app.
Look better next time. It's there.

zHk3R said:
Unless you have A2SD it's in data/app.
Look better next time. It's there.
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Code:
adb shell ls /data/app > info.txt
[0;0mQuick_Boot_3.1.apk[0m
[0;0mTATLiveWallpapersFlow.apk[0m
[0;0mTATLiveWallpapersLayersOfLight.apk[0m
[0;0mTATLiveWallpapersLuminescence.apk[0m
[0;0malei.switchpro-1.apk[0m
[0;0mbiz.firethorn.ftap-2.zip[0m
[0;0mbz.ktk.bubble-1.apk[0m
[0;0mchris.cooper.snowflakes-2.apk[0m
[0;0mcn.miren.browser-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.androgames.BubbleBurst-2.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.android.email-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.android.vending-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.apostek.SlotMachine-1.zip[0m
[0;0mcom.aurorasoftworks.quadrant.ui.standard-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.bigtincan.android.adfree-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.bonfiremedia.android_wikimobile-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.bruce.volumebutton.controler-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.ccpcreations.android.MarioLiveWallpaprer-2.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.danesh.system.app.remover-2.zip[0m
[0;0mcom.dataviz.docstogoapp-2.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.dornbachs.zebra-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.fandango-2.zip[0m
[0;0mcom.fede.launcher-2.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.flowerpig.lwp.circuit-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.fsck.k9-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.fulltiltpoker.rushmobile-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftAsphalt5.asphalt5-2.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.google.android.street-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.google.android.voicesearch-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.google.android.youtube-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.google.code.appsorganizer-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.handcent.nextsms-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.houmiak.postme-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.ihopethisworks.quickhulu-2.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.infraredpixel.drop-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.jarodyv.livewallpaper.matrix-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.kalicinscy.wallpaper.starfield-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.kanokgems.smswidget-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.kmagic.solitaire-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.leinardi.setinstalllocation-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.levelup.beautifulwidgets-2.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.maize.digitalClock-1.zip[0m
[0;0mcom.mhuang.overclocking-2.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.nytimes.android-2.zip[0m
[0;0mcom.socialnmobile.dictapps.notepad.color.note-2.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.speedsoftware.rootexplorer-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.swype.android.inputmethod-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.tat.livewallpaper.bluespark-2.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.th.android.widget.gTabsimiClock-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.throttlecopter-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.yahoo.mobile.client.android.im-1.apk[0m
[0;0mcom.zehro.android.clockrEvolution-1.zip[0m
[0;0mjp.co.bii.android.app.dskvzr-1.apk[0m
[0;0mnet.bajawa.battery-1.apk[0m
[0;0mnet.greenturtles.photoframe-1.apk[0m
[0;0mpoker.hands.order-1.apk[0m
[0;0muk.co.extorian.VoicemailNotifier-1.apk[0m
[0;0mwireless_tether_2_0_5-pre8.apk[0m
I use Apps 2 SD to move it to the SD card....so where in there?

I guess /sdcard/app or something along those lines.

ilangoadigal said:
It's in data/app. Uninstall it, reinstall it and sort by date in root explorer if you're having trouble finding it.
I'll just save the trouble and post it for you
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just did that. uninstalled. reinstalled. went back to /data/app and it's not there. organized it by date and it's not there.
i have Move2SD enabler, so it's installing apps directly on the SD card. that's why I asked in the OP where else besides /data/app apps get installed.
i can use the .apk you posted, but when they update the app in the future i'll be in the same position. i need to find my own .apk

couldn't find where it was being stored in the /sdcard, so i just moved it back to the phone's memory and then got the .apk from /data/app.
here's my first skinning attempt. pretty much what i was going for. matches my black windows 7 look
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

guys i'm having an ISSUE...anyone know what's going on?
please read...
tried the regular method using .apk manager. if i unzip/edit/zip/sign and try to install, i get "Application not installed"...if i do unzip/edit/zip as system app (no signature) and try to install, same message. if i do unzip/edit/zip as regular app but dont sign it, same message. if i edit the file with 7Zip and try to install, also get the same message...
if i unzip/edit/zip/sign and try to copy/paste over the existing .apk in /data/app i get force closes when i try to open the app.
now, if i edit the .apk with 7-zip and i copy it over the existing .com.mixzing.basic-1.apk in /data/app then it works! the widgets work, the app works. all is well....until i reboot the phone. then i come back and the app wont launch, as if it wasn't there.
i go to /data/app/ the .apk is there, but it wont launch. if i try to install it from there, it also gives me "Application not installed"...interestingly enough, when i try to install it, it tells me it would overwrite an existing application. yet when i go to the Market, it shows as Mixzing NOT being installed and lets me install a new copy just fine.
if i install again from the market, and copy/paste my copy over it in /data/app, it works again...until I reboot...and the cycle repeats.
what am i doing wrong here?

[NEW!] Market 3.4.4. Enjoy :)

Market Version 3.4.4
Google has started pushing out a new Market update with version 3.4.4, which upon quick inspection operates faster than before and brings a setting for auto-adding of widgets to your home screen.
Source
ENJOY

Nice thanks
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium

Huge performance improvements!!
Its finally bearable to those who still use EDGE connection.

Romonster said:
Huge performance improvements!!
Its finally bearable to those who still use EDGE connection.
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Agreed. Not everywhere, we get to use 3G even now

Very nice much faster and more stable

Can anyone make a flashable .zip thats properly signed? :/
When i install this apk i can't longer buy apps on Market...

Thank you, that looks good
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

this keeps force closing in ICS for me ...anyone else have the same problem? i'm on kwiboo's v3

Works perfect for me
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Speed improvements on ICS! Thank you

dreamhawk said:
Can anyone make a flashable .zip thats properly signed? :/
When i install this apk i can't longer buy apps on Market...
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_KP said:
this keeps force closing in ICS for me ...anyone else have the same problem? i'm on kwiboo's v3
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It's because it needs to be installed in /system/app

Try doing this
Instructions:
*You can try to install this .apk over top of your current market, but it may not work. If it won’t, then you will need to be rooted and follow the instructions below.
1. Download the file from above (Market-3.4.4.apk) to your SD card.
2. In Root Explorer, find the file you just downloaded and copy it.
3. Move into /system/app and hit the R/W button to mount – then paste the file.
4. Find Vending.apk and rename it to something like Vending.apk1.
5. Long press on Market-3.4.4.apk and rename it to Vending.apk.
6. Afterwards, long press on it again and choose “Permissions.”
7. Change the permissions to this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
8. Press “OK”, reboot and enjoy the new market.
Let us know if you run into any issues.
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suhas_sm said:
Try doing this
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Thanks for the post... but i am still having problem buying apps.
Simple translate:
Error
An error occured, please try again.

I get build version 3.3.12 when doing that. is that correct?

I did the same. Then out of exasperation, within root explorer, I ran the APK, was prompted to overwrite my other system app, and I did it. I assume the fixed permissions had something to do with it, but it worked for me.

I noticed a huge difference in speed and loading, well done Google
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

Can't even open it, keeps FCing. Was it cause I deleted the old vending.apk?
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium

Fix permissions, reboot. Still not working ? Must be kernel problem, not sure. Works for 90% of the people flawlessly.
Problems related to buying apps could be (not asserting) server side problems which many faced during sale.

Well I am running a Trinity kernel, which one do you recommend? I just want my market to work I changed permissions like said in the past posts
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium

Try fixing permissions through Recovery or Rom Manager also.

Google Play Store app

I'm on the CM9 alpha, & since they announced Google Play Store, I can no longer use the "market" website. It just says that my account doesn't have a device. But when I look at the error that says, "don't see your device," it says:
If you don’t have the Google Play Store app pre-installed on your device, contact your carrier or manufacturer for further assistance.
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Sweet. Well, I see an apk over in the Infuse forums... will this work on our Captivates?

t-readyroc said:
I'm on the CM9 alpha, & since they announced Google Play Store, I can no longer use the "market" website. It just says that my account doesn't have a device. But when I look at the error that says, "don't see your device," it says:
Sweet. Well, I see an apk over in the Infuse forums... will this work on our Captivates?
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When I opened the app store this morning it updated me to play store automatically (i'm on aokp). So you can try to wait it out and probably get the update soon.
but to answer your question, that .apk should work.

So you just saw a notification that you were being upgraded or....? Market interface does look different for me, but I don't think the shortcut to launch it has changed.
Are you able to use the Market/Play website?
*Edit - I just fired up Market again to check & got a Google Play Store license agreement. I went to My Apps to check for updates, but still am unable to use the website (from my desktop - still "no device").

t-readyroc said:
I'm on the CM9 alpha, & since they announced Google Play Store, I can no longer use the "market" website. It just says that my account doesn't have a device. But when I look at the error that says, "don't see your device," it says:
Sweet. Well, I see an apk over in the Infuse forums... will this work on our Captivates?
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It worked for me

Just installed the .apk from the Infuse forums, & while it's functioning, I can't buy any apps. The error:
An error occurred while creating your order
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Also still don't have any devices listed under my account at play.google.com
**Update - came back from lunch & everything's working; even the website.

Still no update for poor ol' me..

cOld1 said:
Still no update for poor ol' me..
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Did you try installing that .apk I linked? That's what I did...

Yep, doesn't give an error or anything, just says it's not installed.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
to ensure I could install it I cleared cache and data as well.

i installed the app, and now the market app is no longer in my app drawer.
Edit: a couple reboots fixed it

cOld1 said:
Yep, doesn't give an error or anything, just says it's not installed.
to ensure I could install it I cleared cache and data as well.
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Don't try to install it. instead you need to paste it into your system/app folder with permission rw-r--r--. you might want to backup your old market apk just in case something goes wrong.

Mine has yet to update itself too. I found this. Probably going to update.

Just Wipe Cache of Market using Titanium backup and Re-launch it..
It will ask for License thingi.. Click Accept and You will get the Update soon..

[APK THEME MODDING] theme any apk. info

Here's an example of a modded samsung gear manager themed only. No features modded. I branded it skin1980 to show him. But here I'm showing you guys aswell
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
If you want to do this yourselves.
1st Download and install xposed framework installer to your phone (root needed)
Get it here
Check framework is the latest in framework
.Then in download section of xposed framework search for resflux and install
Or get it here
Then in modules section of xposed enable resflux and reboot
Open reflux and select laboratory
Then click the app you want nodded
Then simply use the up to select and change texts. Colours back rounds etc.
Then to apply . Press back and reboot
Use only png images for back rounds
IL give a more detailed guide when I get to my pc.

Has anyone tried this yet? I just tried and i changed colors of alot of things in gear manager on phone and rebooged has in still phone this same.When i went back into theming app the colors where still changed to what i changed them to but in gear manager they didnt change.I have it checked in exposed so that isnt the problem.Do you need to clear cache of gear manager or whatever app your trying to theme? It seems like a good app if it works rite.
So i just looked on the developers page and it was confirmed working on a few devices and alot of stock roms.I have galaxy s4 with hyperdrive rom so maybe it doesnt work on my phone.

No no. Ita not the app or phone. You mustnt have changed the right thing when going to look for it. Its Quite tricky . Trial and error will help you perfecr it
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gav83collins said:
No no. Ita not the app or phone. You mustnt have changed the right thing when going to look for it. Its Quite tricky . Trial and error will help you perfecr it
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I got it, thanks for the info.I never knew about this app.I did get it to work on my phone and tablet.It just only works with certain apps.Still pretty cool and thanks for sharing.

gav83collins said:
No no. Ita not the app or phone. You mustnt have changed the right thing when going to look for it. Its Quite tricky . Trial and error will help you perfecr it
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Practical experience is the best lesson: Why don't you give us a typical example with screenshots how you, for example changed background color. Assume that being the easiest to do and good start...Thanks!

axel06 said:
Practical experience is the best lesson: Why don't you give us a typical example with screenshots how you, for example changed background color. Assume that being the easiest to do and good start...Thanks!
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i thought about that, but then id be writing guides up for every app, the best thing to do is just trial and error yourselves

looking for a good file copy app

I am looking for an app that can copy files from folder A to folder B as soon as there is file created in folder A. Thanks.

Root explorer

Thanks!

I like Solid Explorer.

I hate solid explorer. It doesnt have the function to copy from external sd card to internal memory...
I use fx explorer for copy n paste. So easy to operate. Copy file or folder, click Home button, brings to to all the storages that you would like to paste to etc.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx&hl=en
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

FX

thanks everyone for suggestion. I didn't make it clear on my first post, what I am looking for is an app that can run in the background and copy/move files from one folder to another folder as soon as there is file created in the source folder.

henry8668 said:
thanks everyone for suggestion. I didn't make it clear on my first post, what I am looking for is an app that can run in the background and copy/move files from one folder to another folder as soon as there is file created in the source folder.
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oic, a sync program. hm. Maybe folder sync app from google play store?

henry8668 said:
thanks everyone for suggestion. I didn't make it clear on my first post, what I am looking for is an app that can run in the background and copy/move files from one folder to another folder as soon as there is file created in the source folder.
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If you're on a ROM that supports init.d and has busybox, you could make your own with rsync and a cronjob. Now that you've given me the idea, I might try to whack something together to backup my sdcard pictures folder to external SD.
If you don't want to muck around with that, searching Play store for rsync returns some promising looking apps, but I've never used any, sorry.
Be super careful with syncing programs. They're great for backups, but if you set them up to sync in the wrong direction or both directions or something you can find all the files you wanted to backup deleted. Always do a dry run first, or have another backup handy outside the directories you're trying to sync until you're sure everything is setup right.

Hitti2 said:
oic, a sync program. hm. Maybe folder sync app from google play store?
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this works. thanks

jason2678 said:
If you're on a ROM that supports init.d and has busybox, you could make your own with rsync and a cronjob. Now that you've given me the idea, I might try to whack something together to backup my sdcard pictures folder to external SD.
If you don't want to muck around with that, searching Play store for rsync returns some promising looking apps, but I've never used any, sorry.
Be super careful with syncing programs. They're great for backups, but if you set them up to sync in the wrong direction or both directions or something you can find all the files you wanted to backup deleted. Always do a dry run first, or have another backup handy outside the directories you're trying to sync until you're sure everything is setup right.
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Thanks.