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[Q] Modify build.prop

I i want to modify build.prop, will i need a program to find it in my phone? i found the one in root file explorer but it wont let me modify it so i can make icons bigger . Any help for the noob. Only asking as new thread because i have friends who want to find out too...

If you long press on the file in root explorer you can thumb down to: open with text editor...
Then after you save it it automatically makes a copy of the original file just in case you need to revert
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Vandelay007 said:
If you long press on the file in root explorer you can thumb down to: open with text editor...
Then after you save it it automatically makes a copy of the original file just in case you need to revert
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Correct, also make sure you're in r/w, not r/o otherwise it won't let you edit or save

Very true my friend! I forgot to mention that!
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How do I switch to that?: -)
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When you open root explorer you will see a box at the top that says Mount RW...tap on that
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It ends up that I don't have root explorer and can't buy it. Is there another program like that, that I can use.
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If your running cm6 estrongs file explorer has a root privileged mode

Well I screwed with it till 178 looked good. My phone looks amazing now with nothing really list in apps...... yet. Thanks!
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andronut said:
Well I screwed with it till 178 looked good. My phone looks amazing now with nothing really list in apps...... yet. Thanks!
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No problem, glad you got it looking like you want
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someone knows hot to modify build.prop from pc before flashing a rom? It works if i use the block note?

Bologna said:
someone knows hot to modify build.prop from pc before flashing a rom? It works if i use the block note?
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Even though you're on another phone, if your rom is in a zip format. You can simply:
- Unzip the rom
- Locate the build.prop
- Open it with wordpad or notepad++
- Edit it
- Save it
- Rezip the rom
- Flash

Well he would also have to edit the update script if he doesn't use a program like winrar or 7zip. Simply extracting the rom zip and making edits to the bp then rezipping the rom won't work. When he goes to flash it if I'm not mistaking it will give the update script error.
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Desk/Car Home apps

Where can i get these apps I know the apex 8.1 rom uses them but im trying another rom and id like to have these two apps. I backed them up with titanium but i guess its not working because it wont let me restore them.

It is probably a system app. What you can do is open up the zip file for the old rom, find the app you want, and drop it in system/app using root explorer.
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mobius911 said:
It is probably a system app. What you can do is open up the zip file for the old rom, find the app you want, and drop it in system/app using root explorer.
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I tried but its not in its system app folder

never mind found it, it was in the DATA section of apex Im assuming you can make a custom rom by swapping parts

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[REQ] Stock Market .apk

Hi guys I did something dumb last night as I was tired and not thinking. I installed the new market (vending.apk) on my Xoom and quickly realized its for phones only
Anyone have a link to the stock vending.apk ?

I thought you could go into manage applications, find market and click uninstall updates.
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I tried the same with same result
Could not get the app back, even with TB. Honeycomb-market consists of 2 files: vending.apk and finsky.apk. Finally I had to rip the files from out of the file "system.img" (part of the AU-Telstra-FW) by using "unyaffs", copied them back to "/system/app" and set the permissions to "rw-r-r". APKs from Tiamat-ROM didn't work, tried that first w/o success...
I could upload them to my Dropbox, but i'm not sure if they'll work for you...
Edit:
Uploaded mine: http://db.tt/cTCSrkb
To replace them in the file system you have your Xoom to be rooted.

http://db.tt/RfVklRN
Let me know if it works
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Only thing is Im not rooted on the Xoom so Im not sure that would work.

erniev said:
http://db.tt/RfVklRN
Let me know if it works
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Ill try it as soon as I get home. Thanks!

[Q] How to install an apk into system/app?

I am using rooted JVU firmware and would like to install ICS keyboard to my system/app.
I used Root Explorer to copy the apk file into the directory and did a reboot, and the keyboard appeared on my locale and text menu.
However, when I try to select the keyboard, it always return a force close.
Can anybody teach me on how to solve this issue?

There is a thread called "How to: Push apps(.apk)" - you will have to try to use the search function for that name cause I don't think I can post a link yet
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jbrt said:
There is a thread called "How to: Push apps(.apk)" - you will have to try to use the search function for that name cause I don't think I can post a link yet
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I did the search and tried the way as taught, end up having the force close issue.
Is it that not all apk can be installed onto system/app?

forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412729
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You can also try an app called "system cleanup". I'm not sure if it's on the market but there is a thread where you can dl it or you could use titanium pro
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Ics keyboard is made to work on android 4.0.x framework ported from Nexus S, ok?
As you revealed in OP you are using Sammy JVU 2.3.6 TouchWiz infected framework.
Why not try to rip out HTC keyboard and push that too while you're in the mood?

When you push an ask to system/app am I write in saying it does not deleted in factory reset..??
What about pushing to system system/media..??

When pushing an apk to system folder,u need root and there is 2 easy ways,either use a root explorer and just push it to the system/app folder or use titanium backup to revert to system app.factory reset(full wipe) doesn't wipe system apk,but everthing else is wiped..
U can also push apk to system via ADB.but a little bit of knowledge is needed

zodiaxe66 said:
When pushing an apk to system folder,u need root and there is 2 easy ways,either use a root explorer and just push it to the system/app folder or use titanium backup to revert to system app.factory reset(full wipe) doesn't wipe system apk,but everthing else is wiped..
U can also push apk to system via ADB.but a little bit of knowledge is needed
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Thanks.. What about permissions do they stay for all apk that I push..??
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Roots said:
Thanks.. What about permissions do they stay for all apk that I push..??
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check the permission of pre-installed system app and set it that way,
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permissions for apex to push to system ?
madushan92 said:
check the permission of pre-installed system app and set it that way,
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I want to push apex launcher to system, so how will i check which permissions I need to set for apex
From above quote check any system app permissions..??

Roots said:
I want to push apex launcher to system, so how will i check which permissions I need to set for apex
From above quote check any system app permissions..??
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Just match permissions to the rest of the apps

slaphead20 said:
Just match permissions to the rest of the apps
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Oh.. Thanks that has cleared up my confusion..
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Viewing phones system files

Now that I have my phone rooted. I want to be able to view my core system files. I.e. stock alert sounds and other core files. How do I do that. The file explorer I have now only shows me whats in my internal storage and sdcard.
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BackSeatSuicide said:
Now that I have my phone rooted. I want to be able to view my core system files. I.e. stock alert sounds and other core files. How do I do that. The file explorer I have now only shows me whats in my internal storage and sdcard.
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Just search in the market for "root file manager. "Root Explorer" is by far the best in my opinion.
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spc_hicks09 said:
Just search in the market for "root file manager. "Root Explorer" is by far the best in my opinion.
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+1 root explorer now that you have root you're going to need to sirens a little money on getting some essentials but root explorer to me is a must.
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i use es file explorer. Does the same thing and is free. I have never used root explorer so i can't compare specifics of each

revo_65 said:
i use es file explorer. Does the same thing and is free. I have never used root explorer so i can't compare specifics of each
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I am using es file explorer as well but I cant seem to view my system files. Only the internal storage and sdcard
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BackSeatSuicide said:
I am using es file explorer as well but I cant seem to view my system files. Only the internal storage and sdcard
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You have to go into settings and enable root explorer
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BackSeatSuicide said:
I am using es file explorer as well but I cant seem to view my system files. Only the internal storage and sdcard
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Click favorites in upper left then the phone icon

Rom toolbox from jrummy has a root file explorer as well.
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