ok so I have managed to pull all the apps from the phone to comp and the app-private to have a backup.
I cleared the ext partition
BUT now when I push them on .. well TRY to ... it starts gets to about 10 of them and then just stops. I have tried to restart and it stops at different places and just doesnt go all the way from start to finish.
anyone have any ideas on why this happening and whats going on here??
hey how did you pull your apps mine wont let me
what command did you use (exactly Please)
jf4888 said:
hey how did you pull your apps mine wont let me
what command did you use (exactly Please)
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Pull apps off phone onto computer (adb remount before)
Code:
adb pull /system/sd/app app
adb pull /system/sd/app-private app-private
and to
Push apps back to phone from the computer (adb remount before)
Code:
adb push app /system/sd/app
adb push app-private /system/sd/app-private
also to remove apps from sd
Delete existing apps on SD
Code:
adb shell rm -r /system/sd/app
adb shell rm -r /system/sd/app-private
can copy/paste these comands into the CMD window when you have adb up and going .. you cant do these from the # prompt. It has to be done that that "cd C:\android-sdk-windows-1.5_r3" or whatever line: <--- not exact, dont copy/paste that one.
yo thanxs bro so did you fix your problem yet?
no .. not yet gonna try some other stuff to see what works.
if you are using windows Strapt and you are typing that long command each time you want to use adb to push or pull... etc. then just so i can sleep better at night and you don't have to type a book every time you want to push or pull a file then add adb.exe and and adbwinapi.dll to your windows/system32/ directory and you can use adb from any dos directory prompt. (got that info from this thread)
Hi I was trying to install the new HTC_IME on my phone right now I am currently using 2.0 and I tried to install with appsinstaller and it didn't work. So is there a way to do it threw terminal emulator, or threw recovery?
I don't use adb cause I tried setting it up and it didn't work.
So somebody please give me a good reply! Thanks!
try with astro
if astro doesn't work try this.
you must have adb working. adb does wonders. works every time. top cmds is for adb and bttm is terminal on phone.
Adb remount
Adb push HTC_IME.apk system/app
Adb shell rm system/sd/app/HTC_IME.apk
Adb shell rm data/app/HTC_IME.apk
Adb shell reboot
Or from terminal
Mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
Cp *yourdir*/HTC_IME.apk system/app
rm data/app/HTC_IME.apk
rm system/app/HTC_IME.apk
reboot
PHP:
since you dont use adb, if your using any kind of windows let me know and i can personally walk you thru an adb setup. i have encountered the worst of worst mess ups. durrr lol... fosho . . . . .
that doesnt make any sense, why are you removing HTC_IME right after you're done pushing it?
You need three files for HTC IME to work, HTC_IME.apk, Clicker.apk (both of those in /system/app or /data/app) and libt9.so (in /system/lib)
Assuming you place all three in C:\
Code:
adb remount
adb push C:\libt9.so /system/lib
adb push C:\Clicker.apk /system/app (or /data/app if you don't have space)
adb push C:\HTC_IME.apk /system/app (or /data/app if you don't have space)
no need to reboot, just give it time to finish dexopting (about a minute) then go to Settings>Locale & Text and enable (checkmark) Touch Input, disable Android Keyboard if you wish.
About where to get the files? search, but it's easier if you search inside Cyanogen's (version 4.0.4 and below) roms and pull them from those.
rockin_mod said:
if astro doesn't work try this.
you must have adb working. adb does wonders. works every time. top cmds is for adb and bttm is terminal on phone.
Adb remount
Adb push HTC_IME.apk system/app
Adb shell rm system/sd/app/HTC_IME.apk
Adb shell rm data/app/HTC_IME.apk
Adb shell reboot
Or from terminal
Mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
Cp *yourdir*/HTC_IME.apk system/app
rm data/app/HTC_IME.apk
rm system/app/HTC_IME.apk
reboot
PHP:
since you dont use adb, if your using any kind of windows let me know and i can personally walk you thru an adb setup. i have encountered the worst of worst mess ups. durrr lol... fosho . . . . .
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What do you mean by *yourdir*? Lol sorry kinda of a noob to this
Brandice128 said:
What do you mean by *yourdir*? Lol sorry kinda of a noob to this
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First of all thank you for taking my advice , the Q & A section is the best place for all your questions about android . Seeing that your new here it would be wise that you do some research on the following
ADB
zip7
rar
cyanogen's 1.4 recovery
terminal commands
and so on . There's a lot but as you search you will find them ...
NOW the yourdir question ,it's on your SDcard where you downloaded your htc_ime.apk , if it's on the root of the sdcard (not in any folders) then just use cp sdcard/HTC_IME.apk or if you downloaded it then it's in your download folder then you do cp sdcard/download/HTC_IME.apk
adb remount
adb install directoryofyourfile\HTC_IME.apk
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worked for me
I'm looking to replace the launcher.apk in the /system/app folder. I know i could just download a replacement launcher from the market and use that but whenever i do that my phone seems to slow down considerably.
So what i'm hoping is that somebody can tell me the adb commands to use to remove the Launcher.apk from the system/app folder and replace it with my choice of launcher? If you know how please reply with the exact commands. Telling me to use adb uninstall will not help seeing as how i've already tried and it didn't work
Please do not tell me to go read adb for dummies or an adb command guide cause i have tried to use these and the commands i type in never work.
Please do not tell me to use the search button as i have and noone seems to have asked this question yet.
If it's not possible just say so.
you may be able to do this through terminal too.
ive not found a tutorial on this specific application but it can be done.
Try this
1. su (allows root permission)
2. mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system (make the system folder writeable)
3. cat /system/app/.apk > /sdcard/launcherbackup.apk (backs up system launcher)
4. cat /sdcard/(launcher name).apk > /system/app/launcher.apk (copies launcher to system)
5. enjoy
**PLEASE NOTE**
I am not responsible for if this fails. i have yet to try it myself as i find no need. the code was taken from another tutorial but so far has yet to fail to work for me on other aspects
**PLEASE NOTE**
Well theres 2 types of home replacements.
1. Who allow themselves to replace stock launcher
2. Who dont allow and have to be used as stand-alone
Regardless ur cleanest method would be :
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Launcher.apk
adb uninstall com.android.launcher
adb shell rm /data/dalvik-cache/*Launcher*
adb shell rm /cache/dalvik-cache/*Launcher*
Now just place ur favorite launcher in ur /system/app folder.
adb remount
adb push <drag apk here> /system/app/
Now just reboot ur phone
traumatism said:
you may be able to do this through terminal too.
ive not found a tutorial on this specific application but it can be done.
Try this
1. su (allows root permission)
2. mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system (make the system folder writeable)
3. cat /system/app/.apk > /sdcard/launcherbackup.apk (backs up system launcher)
4. cat /sdcard/(launcher name).apk > /system/app/launcher.apk (copies launcher to system)
5. enjoy
**PLEASE NOTE**
I am not responsible for if this fails. i have yet to try it myself as i find no need. the code was taken from another tutorial but so far has yet to fail to work for me on other aspects
**PLEASE NOTE**
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I did this for my hero and it works, thanks man
thanks a lot
traumatism said:
you may be able to do this through terminal too.
ive not found a tutorial on this specific application but it can be done.
Try this
1. su (allows root permission)
2. mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system (make the system folder writeable)
3. cat /system/app/.apk > /sdcard/launcherbackup.apk (backs up system launcher)
4. cat /sdcard/(launcher name).apk > /system/app/launcher.apk (copies launcher to system)
5. enjoy
**PLEASE NOTE**
I am not responsible for if this fails. i have yet to try it myself as i find no need. the code was taken from another tutorial but so far has yet to fail to work for me on other aspects
**PLEASE NOTE**
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can i replace stock by any other launcher by this method???
You can use Link2sd app to convert an app (launcher from market) to system app, then reboot your device and then disable stock launcher in settings or freeze it with link2sd.
I still find having stock launcher there, in case something is wrong with an update, very useful, so I wouldn't even freeze the stock launcher.
Edit: obviously, root required, but its not like you didn't know that from the beginning.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Daneshm90 said:
Well theres 2 types of home replacements.
1. Who allow themselves to replace stock launcher
2. Who dont allow and have to be used as stand-alone
Regardless ur cleanest method would be :
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Launcher.apk
adb uninstall com.android.launcher
adb shell rm /data/dalvik-cache/*Launcher*
adb shell rm /cache/dalvik-cache/*Launcher*
Now just place ur favorite launcher in ur /system/app folder.
adb remount
adb push <drag apk here> /system/app/
Now just reboot ur phone
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Wow I replaced my stock by holo launcher!!! Working fine
Thaknk you
bkrill said:
I'm looking to replace the launcher.apk in the /system/app folder. I know i could just download a replacement launcher from the market and use that but whenever i do that my phone seems to slow down considerably.
So what i'm hoping is that somebody can tell me the adb commands to use to remove the Launcher.apk from the system/app folder and replace it with my choice of launcher? If you know how please reply with the exact commands. Telling me to use adb uninstall will not help seeing as how i've already tried and it didn't work
Please do not tell me to go read adb for dummies or an adb command guide cause i have tried to use these and the commands i type in never work.
Please do not tell me to use the search button as i have and noone seems to have asked this question yet.
If it's not possible just say so.
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The best n easiest way wud b usin a root browser.
Firstly root ur mob n download a file manager that can browse root folder such as root explorer.
Copy the launcher.apk file from ur sd card n paste it to system/app folder aftr activating r/w setting n set permissions to rw-r-r.
N then move the stocklauncher.apk to ur sd card.
For samsung gb mobs stock launcher is touchwiz30launcher.apk
Try to do tings in simple ways.
Sent from my GT-S5302 using xda app-developers app
Whatsapp problems
Hey guys,
The 4.4 KitKat Rom is working just fine. But I ran into some problems with Whatsapp. I successfully validated my phone number and restored my old messages. Now the problem is that Whatsapp won't recognize my contact numbers? When I press on the "New Conversation" button my friendlist should appear but it doesn't. Then I tried refreshing the list by pressing on menu and refresh. Then he tells me "Please try again later".
Has anybody got the same issues? Or any ideas?
Thanks
Ochs said:
Hey guys,
The 4.4 KitKat Rom is working just fine. But I ran into some problems with Whatsapp. I successfully validated my phone number and restored my old messages. Now the problem is that Whatsapp won't recognize my contact numbers? When I press on the "New Conversation" button my friendlist should appear but it doesn't. Then I tried refreshing the list by pressing on menu and refresh. Then he tells me "Please try again later".
Has anybody got the same issues? Or any ideas?
Thanks
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theres no issue if change stock launcher only i think
bkrill said:
I'm looking to replace the launcher.apk in the /system/app folder. I know i could just download a replacement launcher from the market and use that but whenever i do that my phone seems to slow down considerably.
So what i'm hoping is that somebody can tell me the adb commands to use to remove the Launcher.apk from the system/app folder and replace it with my choice of launcher? If you know how please reply with the exact commands. Telling me to use adb uninstall will not help seeing as how i've already tried and it didn't work
Please do not tell me to go read adb for dummies or an adb command guide cause i have tried to use these and the commands i type in never work.
Please do not tell me to use the search button as i have and noone seems to have asked this question yet.
If it's not possible just say so.
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Another suggestion guys.......note: dont ever uninstall the previous launcher yet...this result a crash...just do this first...your phone should be rooted try Link2SD app from playstore just scroll down and move app to phone and then the upper right corner you'll see the menu then convert to system app...and upper left corner then reboot....100% is working.....by arowenayih
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows the correct ADB command for removing an app from the /data/data folder?
I recently installed a new ROM on my nexus one and it came with both Launcher Pro and ADW Launcher installed. I know I could just NOT use the one I don't like but I'd rather remove it.
I tried:
adb remount
adb shell rm /data/data/org.adw.launcher
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AND
adb remount
adb shell rm /data/data/org.adw.launcher.apk
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But neither worked.
Any suggestions?
I'd appreciate it.
I used root explorer and just deleted all apps I didnt want from /system/app
(ADW, facebook, calculator, amazon mp3)
And I think you have to use /system/app instead of /data/data
adb shell rm /system/app/ADWLauncher.apk
or try this
adb devices
adb remount
adb shell
/system/app
ls (this shows you all apps installed, search for the launcher)
rm -r [name of the file you want to remove].apk
Isn´t the app itself in /system/app/ADWLauncher.apk ??
oops, thats what I meant. Just copied his adb line.. edited my post now, thanks
Thanks guys, I got it to work.
I appreciate all your help
Hi there... i tried the same commands but i get directory not empty.
i'm not trying to remove the whole directory but just an apk.
i tried it both of windows and linux to no avail.
thanks in advance.
I looked around the net for a feasable solution but nobody seemed to give me a practical solution. So I decided to experiment and came up with an unbelivable solution that takes literally 20-30 seconds per app and is FULLY automated.
My problem was as follows. I like to install new ROMs by wiping, flashing and reinstalling my apps. The problem with that is when you have 130 apps and Astro file manager seems to install 3-5 then quits back to the packages screen, it becomes extremely friken agrivating and simply hell-as annoying!
So I needed a way to install all my previously backed up apps (which Astro does a BEAUTIFUL job with) from my SD card to my phone all in one go, without prompts and without any input.
To do this its simple, just write your own batch script and run adb install.
You will need:
1. Android SDK (your version, ie. 2.2, 2.1, 1.6 ect.)
Code:
youtube.com/watch?v=A1SOSXwkc_8
2. USB Cable to PC
3. Enable "USB Debugging" on phone
**Prefer doing a fresh install of latest ROM, no third party apps and dont open Android Market if you have Froyo because it will try and download all your previously downloaded apps again. Cool but not cool here.**
Now, I assume you already have the APK bunch on your SD card, like I had.
I use Astro File Manager to backup all my apks to my /sd/backup/apps (which is automatically set).
Once you have all your APKs in one directory, I suggest putting them on you C:\. For example "c:\apps" for ease of scripting.
Step 1.
Open command prompt (CMD) and change directory to your "c:\apps"
Example:
Code:
cd..
cd..
cd apps
Now you should see your path set as "C:\apps" in CMD.
Step 2.
Create directory print.
In CMD "C:\apps" run:
Code:
dir /s /b > print.txt
This will print all directory files and extensions but nothing else, like size and attributes into your "C:\apps" folder. Now you will see a "print.txt" file in your "c:\apps" folder. If you open it, you will see a list of all your APKs.
Step 3.
Assuming you are using Notepad to view your "print.txt" file, press "CTRL+H". This will open the Find and Replace dialog box.
In Find type
Code:
C:\
In replace type
Code:
adb install -r c:\
Hit enter and it will modify all the APKs with the adb install command. Save and close notepad.
Step 4.
Now you need to rename that .txt extension in your "c:\apps\print.txt" to "print.bat". You need to have extension shown in windows. Google that if you dont know how to do that.
Once saved as a .bat file, simply execute and it will run through the sequence to install all your APK files without any prompts on your phone. Voila, and enjoy.
EXAMPLE:"c:\apps\print.bat"
Code:
adb install -r c:\apps\com.twitter.android-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.ups.mobile.android-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.vavni.android.battleship-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.viclabs.myRemote-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.waterflea.wifiscan-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.wyse.pocketcloud-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xrath.jmsn-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xtralogic.android.rdpclient-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xtremelabs.android.speedtest-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.im-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.search-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\hongbo.bluescreen-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\info.marlan.sim-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\koushikdutta.telnet-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\kr.mobilesoft.yxplayer-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\net.mafro.android.wakeonlan-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\nl.rogro.GScript-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.ajeje.fakelocation-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.ale.abtc-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.android7.aviplayer-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.connectbot-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.gmote.client.android-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.iii.ro.meridian-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.kman.WifiManager-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.openobjectives.serverassistant-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.prowl.networkmapper-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.transdroid-1.apk
This will go in sequence and show "success" when finished installing. It will then run the next command in sequence until its done.
** I tried to write this thread as a help to those trying to do the same thing I was trying to do. This is in no way meant to validate anything and is meant merely as a resource to anybody. If your going to be an ass, shove it, if you like it, im happy I could help.**
Wow, that certainly is an interesting solution. Personally I just push everything to data/app when in recovery, wipe dalvik-cache, then reboot, always works fine.
An even easier solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716806
Thanks man! this helpes me out with multiple installs on the SDK's VM.
hello,
i know i am off topic but i dont find only this thread with the app i am searching.
i search for the "ups mobile" app and the market on my desire (froyo 2.2) found this app not. (Sorry for my english) The app is free, no warez!
Can anyone send my the app or an link with the app ?
many thanks and sorry for off topic.
peter
Check this out...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740545
All the work are already done :0)
Thanks for the advice. However, I have about 50 apks to backup and Astro is unable to backup like 15 of them. IE Crystallight Defense. It just says it's unable to do it and I don't know why. Thanks for any help.
awesome, simple yet effective ... just restored 103 apps
thanks
this is simplest method yet...
copy .apk to any folder in sdcard, mine "marketapp"
then type these following commands below:
=====================================
adb shell
su
cd /sdcard/marketapp
for app in *.apk; do pm install -r $app; done
=====================================
regards,
d4rkcell
Install apk
Hello Fellow Androids!
If this is off topic, please accept my apologies. I am searching through all of XDA for a simple solution to adding apk. Now before you start bashing, please keep in mind that I am well aware of the "search" options + google + XDA etc.
Long story short, I have:
1) Rooted
2) Fashed many Roms (currently on Stock 2.1)
3) Lag Fixxed (see signature)
4) Removed Bloatware
5) I am familiar with ABD and commands
Problem:
All I'm trying to do is install certain "apk"s using ADB. I am well aware of the Program that installs/ pushes apps automatically that are found in G1 + Vibrant + HTC + Droid Forums without having to do any typin......BUT.....I would like to know my way around ABD <----Main reason why i dont want the easy way out.
I have been here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716806
as well as here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743457
even been here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740545
I know what you are thinking, why not use them? As i said before, i would like to be efficient with ADB. So...
I have tried methods found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517874
As well as:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
The problem I am having is:
Whether i navigate to my folder (desktop with all my apps) and use either
"adb push app /system/sd/app
adb push app-private /system/sd/app-private"
or simply
"adb install <path to file> - Example: adb install c:/apps/apps2sd.apk"
I always get the error: "cant find <whatever apk> to install"
No matter which directory i have it, i get that message.
Note:
1) I have debugging on
2) I mounted sd <----also tried Without mounting
3) I have used the same command when I removed bloatware but i understand Adding apks are slightly different.
4) I have all the drivers installed + Microsoft's .net framework + etc
What am i doing wrong?
All Critics, input, education bashing (just not hating) lol are welcome. Thanks!
dannycurtean said:
**Prefer doing a fresh install of latest ROM, no third party apps and dont open Android Market if you have Froyo because it will try and download all your previously downloaded apps again. Cool but not cool here.**
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Very nice, thanks.
Is there any way to make installed APKs being seen by Market ?
I mean, is it possible to relink all the batch-installed .apk files as they were installed from Android market ?
If not, this method is fine at first but becomes painful with all the lost market updates
Thanks a lot
darkcell said:
this is simplest method yet...
copy .apk to any folder in sdcard, mine "marketapp"
then type these following commands below:
=====================================
adb shell
su
cd /sdcard/marketapp
for app in *.apk; do pm install -r $app; done
=====================================
regards,
d4rkcell
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Thanks a lott for this !!!!
having about 260 apps installed it saves me several hours to reinstall after updating to froyo !!
k.mooijman said:
Thanks a lott for this !!!!
having about 260 apps installed it saves me several hours to reinstall after updating to froyo !!
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Would be them updated from market, afterwards ?
I fear they'll loose the market link, by installing them from local apk files...
Even easier.
Thanks for the great information. I realize you can save yourself a few steps after gathering all the apk's in one location by using this command line (XP or higher):
Step 2. In the Android SDK folder containing adb, type:
Code:
for %f in (c:\apps\*.apk) do @(echo adb install -r %f)
dannycurtean said:
I looked around the net for a feasable solution but nobody seemed to give me a practical solution. So I decided to experiment and came up with an unbelivable solution that takes literally 20-30 seconds per app and is FULLY automated.
My problem was as follows. I like to install new ROMs by wiping, flashing and reinstalling my apps. The problem with that is when you have 130 apps and Astro file manager seems to install 3-5 then quits back to the packages screen, it becomes extremely friken agrivating and simply hell-as annoying!
So I needed a way to install all my previously backed up apps (which Astro does a BEAUTIFUL job with) from my SD card to my phone all in one go, without prompts and without any input.
To do this its simple, just write your own batch script and run adb install.
You will need:
1. Android SDK (your version, ie. 2.2, 2.1, 1.6 ect.)
Code:
youtube.com/watch?v=A1SOSXwkc_8
2. USB Cable to PC
3. Enable "USB Debugging" on phone
**Prefer doing a fresh install of latest ROM, no third party apps and dont open Android Market if you have Froyo because it will try and download all your previously downloaded apps again. Cool but not cool here.**
Now, I assume you already have the APK bunch on your SD card, like I had.
I use Astro File Manager to backup all my apks to my /sd/backup/apps (which is automatically set).
Once you have all your APKs in one directory, I suggest putting them on you C:\. For example "c:\apps" for ease of scripting.
Step 1.
Open command prompt (CMD) and change directory to your "c:\apps"
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darkcell said:
this is simplest method yet...
copy .apk to any folder in sdcard, mine "marketapp"
then type these following commands below:
=====================================
adb shell
su
cd /sdcard/marketapp
for app in *.apk; do pm install -r $app; done
=====================================
regards,
d4rkcell
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This looks like a great solution. Is there some way to run this from the phone itself? When I tried using Terminal Emulator in ICS, I get a Segmentation Fault error.
Found this in Google results, was extremely useful for restoring all my Xoom apps from my pre-root times
Hi to spartan062984
Couple of suggestions which I found to work.
Copy adb.exe to \windows\system32.--- this will give you a global adb which works from any directory.
Make a folder 'APK' ( or what you wish ) and put your apk's into it.
In DOS cd to APK and then run your install e.g. adb install xyz.apk \app
Hope it works for you
Keith
dannycurtean said:
I looked around the net for a feasable solution but nobody seemed to give me a practical solution. So I decided to experiment and came up with an unbelivable solution that takes literally 20-30 seconds per app and is FULLY automated.
My problem was as follows. I like to install new ROMs by wiping, flashing and reinstalling my apps. The problem with that is when you have 130 apps and Astro file manager seems to install 3-5 then quits back to the packages screen, it becomes extremely friken agrivating and simply hell-as annoying!
So I needed a way to install all my previously backed up apps (which Astro does a BEAUTIFUL job with) from my SD card to my phone all in one go, without prompts and without any input.
To do this its simple, just write your own batch script and run adb install.
You will need:
1. Android SDK (your version, ie. 2.2, 2.1, 1.6 ect.)
Code:
youtube.com/watch?v=A1SOSXwkc_8
2. USB Cable to PC
3. Enable "USB Debugging" on phone
**Prefer doing a fresh install of latest ROM, no third party apps and dont open Android Market if you have Froyo because it will try and download all your previously downloaded apps again. Cool but not cool here.**
Now, I assume you already have the APK bunch on your SD card, like I had.
I use Astro File Manager to backup all my apks to my /sd/backup/apps (which is automatically set).
Once you have all your APKs in one directory, I suggest putting them on you C:\. For example "c:\apps" for ease of scripting.
Step 1.
Open command prompt (CMD) and change directory to your "c:\apps"
Example:
Code:
cd..
cd..
cd apps
Now you should see your path set as "C:\apps" in CMD.
Step 2.
Create directory print.
In CMD "C:\apps" run:
Code:
dir /s /b > print.txt
This will print all directory files and extensions but nothing else, like size and attributes into your "C:\apps" folder. Now you will see a "print.txt" file in your "c:\apps" folder. If you open it, you will see a list of all your APKs.
Step 3.
Assuming you are using Notepad to view your "print.txt" file, press "CTRL+H". This will open the Find and Replace dialog box.
In Find type
Code:
C:\
In replace type
Code:
adb install -r c:\
Hit enter and it will modify all the APKs with the adb install command. Save and close notepad.
Step 4.
Now you need to rename that .txt extension in your "c:\apps\print.txt" to "print.bat". You need to have extension shown in windows. Google that if you dont know how to do that.
Once saved as a .bat file, simply execute and it will run through the sequence to install all your APK files without any prompts on your phone. Voila, and enjoy.
EXAMPLE:"c:\apps\print.bat"
Code:
adb install -r c:\apps\com.twitter.android-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.ups.mobile.android-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.vavni.android.battleship-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.viclabs.myRemote-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.waterflea.wifiscan-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.wyse.pocketcloud-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xrath.jmsn-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xtralogic.android.rdpclient-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xtremelabs.android.speedtest-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.im-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.search-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\hongbo.bluescreen-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\info.marlan.sim-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\koushikdutta.telnet-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\kr.mobilesoft.yxplayer-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\net.mafro.android.wakeonlan-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\nl.rogro.GScript-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.ajeje.fakelocation-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.ale.abtc-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.android7.aviplayer-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.connectbot-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.gmote.client.android-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.iii.ro.meridian-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.kman.WifiManager-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.openobjectives.serverassistant-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.prowl.networkmapper-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.transdroid-1.apk
This will go in sequence and show "success" when finished installing. It will then run the next command in sequence until its done.
** I tried to write this thread as a help to those trying to do the same thing I was trying to do. This is in no way meant to validate anything and is meant merely as a resource to anybody. If your going to be an ass, shove it, if you like it, im happy I could help.**
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This works good so far.. lets hope that system process likes it.
trying now.
darkcell said:
this is simplest method yet...
copy .apk to any folder in sdcard, mine "marketapp"
then type these following commands below:
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adb shell
su
cd /sdcard/marketapp
for app in *.apk; do pm install -r $app; done
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regards,
d4rkcell
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I love simple solutions in linux
You have killed all 100km long tutorials and apps
Very Good, Thanx
i'm testing
very good method..
good lock..