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Using different .apk file?

If I want to change an .apk file on my phone is using the Push adb command the same as just using Root Explorer removing the file I want to replace and just copying new one in its place? Are the results the same either way?
Thanks

It depends?
90% of the time unless I'm told to specifically copy over the existing and reboot is just copy the app to my phone and use ES File Explorer and have it install that way.
The other method (since I'm cheap and lazy... well ok and broke) is using ADB / SU to copy the app into the directory and reboot the phone.

you could do that , you could also put all the files that you need on your sd card...download super manager and move them from sd to /system/app or whatever you need to do ...

I was wanting to try a different Camera.apk. I was able to use Root Explorer rename the current camera file(so I still had) and then copied new one in it's place and it did fine.
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Can't get R/W permission on system folder...?

I am in need of read/write access to my system folder. I am simply trying to copy some ringtones and add a boot animation.
I have SGS tools and ran the r/w script, which allowed me to VIEW the folder with Droid Explorer, however I am unable to actually copy TO the system folder or its subfolders.
Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?
EDIT - I've also tried to push the files to the phone via ADB, but I get an error telling me "Failed: Operation Not Permitted".
EDIT x2 - I've also got Root Explorer installed on the phone and it showed R/W access, but again, I can't get any files pushed to the phone.

Did you allow sgs tools to get a root permission?
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Did you try fixing permissions through cwm recovery?

try root explorer. and double check superuser permissions

goob1284 said:
Did you allow sgs tools to get a root permission?
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA App
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Yup.
Did you try fixing permissions through cwm recovery?
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I noticed a section for both "mount /system" and also permissions... Both: DONE.
try root explorer. and double check superuser permissions
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Done & Done...
I've still got no access to R/W in any of the system folders/subs. Any ideas?

I am having the same problem with root explorer..
I have fixed permissions in CWM
It had worked once but now it wont mount r/rw in system folder. Press the icon and it does nothing.
Superuser permission in SGS tools, Root exploer all show active
Any ideas?

Anyone else have any ideas? I'm totally puzzled at this point.

I have sort of fixed the problem..
I go into SGS tools and run the batch file to give r/rw permissions, then I can mount r/rw in system folder, but I loose this each time I reboot and I think when I connect USB..
but it works for the purpose I needed!

I think I've found a work around (or maybe the way it was SUPPOSED to work)...
I rebooted the phone in recovery. Then, selected "mount /system". Then I went to Advanced and "Fix Permissions" (don't know if I had do, just did).
THEN - I was able to FINALLY push the files to the correct folders! I tried it using ADB commands and also with Droid Explorer - Both worked great.
I don't know if the phone was always supposed to be in recovery to do it, but it worked!

Graffiti & Handwriting apps

Though I could download and install Graffiti on my Gtab , I cannot select it as an input method. A message warns that personal data may be collected, and if I'm sure I want to use the input method. However, after tapping ok, Graffiti remains unchecked. Another similar app gave the same results. Google gesture search seems to work, so I'm hoping someone here might know how to fix this.
(using: TnT-Enhanced v3.1.4b)
Update Edit:
I am getting the same problem with the gingerbread keyboard.

Hello...
I had the same issue and gaspra over at this post gave me the answer... Hope this helps you out. BTW, there is a free version of Root Explorer in the market.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993752
you will need a root explorer, it's on app market but not free.
From Root Explorer, open the /data/app/ folder and you will find the
keyboard you just installed. Then copy the apk file to /system/app, note
this is where you need the Root Explorer to change the permission for
/system folder from R/W to R/O (allowing permission to write in this folder
by user).
Do a restart once you finish copying the file. The new input method
should be enabled by default then.
Alternatively you can use "adb" tool from Android SDK to transfer the
apk file if you don't have a copy of Root Explorer.

[Q] Clarification on "push to..."

I've read many times around the forum that apps can be installed by pushing them to the correct directories, but I'm not quite sure how to do that. When my phone is connected to my PC, I can only view the /sdcard directory. In ES File Explorer I can view the other directories but I'm looking for some clarification on how to proceed with pushing apps

pushing means to move the app / file directly to the place it should be, instead of letting the phone do it.
example: if you have an app that will not install, you use a app such as root explorer (many others out there too) and you get that app, move it to /system /app and there ya go, the app is in its right place.
the same goes for files, and other things, there are lots and lots of folders / subfolders, and sometimes this method is the only way. its fairly simple.
i hope i cleared that up for ya ???

azzledazzle said:
pushing means to move the app / file directly to the place it should be, instead of letting the phone do it.
example: if you have an app that will not install, you use a app such as root explorer (many others out there too) and you get that app, move it to /system /app and there ya go, the app is in its right place.
the same goes for files, and other things, there are lots and lots of folders / subfolders, and sometimes this method is the only way. its fairly simple.
i hope i cleared that up for ya ???
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OK I think you have
I can put the app on my SDcard...then using ES File Explorer, I can copy the file, move to the directory I want, and paste the file. If I do this with an app, will it require installing, or will simply putting it in the proper directory allow me to run it ?
Thanks !

it will not need installing this is the beauty of it. Pushing it, you are putting it where it belongs - manually, hence the saying 'manually push through file explorer'
but once you have put the desired app / file in its correct place, its advised to reboot instantly, other wise it may not show up.
oh and finally, to do such things the system (phone) must be mounted as RW

azzledazzle said:
it will not need installing this is the beauty of it. Pushing it, you are putting it where it belongs - manually, hence the saying 'manually push through file explorer'
but once you have put the desired app / file in its correct place, its advised to reboot instantly, other wise it may not show up.
oh and finally, to do such things the system (phone) must be mounted as RW
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Thanks for your help AzzleDazzle! Can I mount as RW through ES file explorer, or is it advised to do so through the ADB with standard linux chmod commands?

no you dont need to go through so much hassle.
im not sure if there is an option in file explorer for RW but there is with root explorer
you can also download sgs tools this can mount RW too, and even most kernels have this feature too

Accidentally deleted the Downloads folder

So I accidentally deleted the Downloads folder on my internal storage while browsing the files on my PC and I immediately recreated it but its not working. I mean whenever anything is downloaded by the native Downloads manager app it shows up inside the app but not in the folder. I tried using both Download and Downloads as folder name but its still not working. My device has root access but I'm not able to find a Download(s) folder anywhere in the root directories either. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Did you check the permissions of the folder you recreated? Here's a snapshot (assuming I can figure this stupid app) of the permissions for the download folder on my htc m8. I imagine the permissions should be the same across devices.

Thanks for the response. I don't use ES File manager, only Solid Explorer for normal activities and Root Explorer for root related stuff etc. but if I'm not mistaken the dialogue in your screenshot represents global permissions, not just the permissions granted to the Download folder. Since the Download folder is located in the sdcard directory I believe the r/w permissions are automatically granted to the system. The issue probably lies somewhere else. The system download manager keeps storing downloaded files somewhere else, just not in the Download folder I created, and I've go no idea where or how to reassign it.