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not sure where to post this question, sorry if it isnt in the right place.
Am I correct in assuming that the ringtones and notification sounds are packaged in with the individual ROMs? And, if so, how would I add to or remove individual sounds? Thanks

If you download the rom, open up the zip and extract the system/media/audio folder they should be in there

thanks. i guess what i'm trying to figure out is how to alter those ststem files once they are on the phone

helowrenchturn2 said:
thanks. i guess what i'm trying to figure out is how to alter those ststem files once they are on the phone
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Using root explorer, select mount r/w and go to the folder mentioned in the previous post. You can copy, paste, and delete ringtones in your current rom.
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im not sure where to post this question too (Sorry guys)?
Is there a way to have 2 roms in the same phone? rom switcher or something like that?

I believe you can use clockwork mod Rom manager. Or just keep your nand backups on your SD card and restore at will.
Tainted tenzo

rogerski1 said:
I believe you can use clockwork mod Rom manager. Or just keep your nand backups on your SD card and restore at will.
Tainted tenzo
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I highly suggest not using clockworkmod rom manager, I've heard it doesn't play well with the eris. I would go with the nand backups.

jjlyons said:
I highly suggest not using clockworkmod rom manager, I've heard it doesn't play well with the eris. I would go with the nand backups.
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Agreed.
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[Q] Transferring swype application

Is there a way to manually transfer swype application together with the database, dictionaries, etc from one ROM to another?
I would like to upgrade to a JPY based ROM, but I don't want to lose swype installed in my current ROM. It has the languages I need as well as a proper RTL support.
I tried backing up swype with MyBackup Pro, then restoring it on JPY ROM. It didn't work, apparently.
Thanks!

No takers?
Does anybody know if it's even possible? Could save me a lot of time copying files and flashing back and forth if I knew ahead that it just can't be done.
Thanks!

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I too would love to know.
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Yes but you have to either replace the files in the Rom zip or move the files manually after flashing. You dont install swipe, you just use adb or file manager to move files to correct locations.
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newter55 said:
You dont install swipe, you just use adb or file manager to move files to correct locations.
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Yeah, I tried that, but it didn't work for me. Either I missed some of the necessary files, or there some compatibility/dependence issues. I'd like to know if it's the former or the latter...

[Q] old stock android keyboard in 2.3.x

Ok, I have searched high and low, and found nothing, I want my good old android stock keyboard in gingerbread. I have found a hundred ways of putting the gb one on everything, even a psp, but not the other way around. Can someone build an apk, or a zip to do this? I am having such trouble getting use to the gb keyboard.
So, im asking for the old default androind keyboard in the new 2.3.X
Thank you

I'm not understanding. Stock is there for me. Imputed method>gingerbread. Keyboard=stock
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bulletproof1013 said:
I'm not understanding. Stock is there for me. Imputed method>gingerbread. Keyboard=stock
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I think he means the keyboard that was in 2.1 (or 2.2).
Correct me if I'm wrong OP.

Yes, the one on 2.1 and 2.2. I hate this gb one, space bar is so small!

klloyd said:
Yes, the one on 2.1 and 2.2. I hate this gb one, space bar is so small!
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I'm thinking you could always pull it out of the 2.2 Froyo ROM zip that is around here.
Should be in system/app (I think).
You can use 7zip to pull it directly as a zip instead of unzziping, getting it and rezipping.
Once you got it, just put it on your sd card and install.
I can't promise it will work cause the framework is different on GB ROMs but it's worth a try. The worse you'll get is a "Can't install error".

Oh, I got it. And it even installs. But I don't know where it goes, Or where supposed to go in gb. Cause it didn't show up in the settings section.

klloyd said:
Oh, I got it. And it even installs. But I don't know where it goes, Or where supposed to go in gb. Cause it didn't show up in the settings section.
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It should install in system/app
I believe you should be able to change it under settings -> local and text.

It's trying to put files in /meta-inf, system/app and system/ lib. it says its installing, but i show no evidence of it.

klloyd said:
It's trying to put files in /meta-inf, system/app and system/ lib. it says its installing, but i show no evidence of it.
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Que?
what is trying to put files where?
meta-inf is in cwm zip files, it's the flashing instructions for cwm? There is no folder on the phone called that.
I'm confused
Lets start over shall we,
What you have to do is open the zip, either unzip with native windows tools or just open the archive in 7zip. Take out the keyboard apk you want out of /system/app and the corresponding lib file in /system/lib. Put those in the same folders on the phone, either push them with adb or drop them in with root explorer, and reboot.
Still no guarantee it'll quirk on gingerbread though...

The above mentioned directory is the folders in the zip file that when opened it will write to on extraction. On earlier roms, 2.2.x, i flashed it via cw as an update.zip. Apparently this doesn't work with 2.3.x. Do i have a file that is really old?
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What, kernel are you using?
talon, has cwm3 and needs an edify script not amend like cwm 2.5
Just try it manually like a described.

Ok, ill give it a shot, see what i can.do with it manually .
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Btw, kernel is talon i think, what ever continuum comes with.
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[Q] copy or moving of .APK files

Hello,
I want to ask, how can i copy the .APK files of different apps i installed, i seen a way to make aoma installer package for my favorite apps. when i change rom its easier to get my apps back on my OB. My problem is that i cant seem to copy the files from the phone to SD card.
i tried with root explorer and ES explorer also. what am i doing wrong ?? i feel stupid help :laugh::laugh::silly::silly:

Go in main root folder...enter data inside that enter app..u ll get the apk files of the app installed
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SamBG said:
Go in main root folder...enter data inside that enter app..u ll get the apk files of the app installed
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thanks for your reply
I went there, but it seems that in menu it wont give me a copy option, and even when i do get that option it says that i can't save it to SD card, what permissions do i need to set there, maybe this the problem? and is it permission per files of folder ?? how can i set the option to copy from root to SD ?
sorry for bunch of questions :laugh::fingers-crossed:

Just use the app Super Backup. Backup apps option will copy app apks to sd card.

cookiepuppy said:
thanks for your reply
I went there, but it seems that in menu it wont give me a copy option, and even when i do get that option it says that i can't save it to SD card, what permissions do i need to set there, maybe this the problem? and is it permission per files of folder ?? how can i set the option to copy from root to SD ?
sorry for bunch of questions :laugh::fingers-crossed:
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U just need tohav proper root permission dats it..!!
Orelse use backup apps...many are available in playstore
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ykumar00 said:
Just use the app Super Backup. Backup apps option will copy app apks to sd card.
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SamBG said:
U just need tohav proper root permission dats it..!!
Orelse use backup apps...many are available in playstore
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thanks for both of you guys, :good::good: i managed to use backup app, i still to check my es explorer permissions, i think it was root only with no read write stuff, i'll change it later on and try it.
right now i have those files backup so i want to try to create aroma package to install my apps on my next rom flash. i want to try the ParanoidAndroid ROM

Check that out here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2085106
don't forget thanks button!!

Thanks for that link, i tried to use that app but for some reason it does not createnany zip file at all, i tried few times with the same resault.
I wonder if its bcoz im using win XP, i have all the updates needed but still no go.:-\
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AW: [Q] copy or moving of .APK files
cookiepuppy said:
Thanks for that link, i tried to use that app but for some reason it does not createnany zip file at all, i tried few times with the same resault.
I wonder if its bcoz im using win XP
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Used it in XP and no problems.
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SaschaKH said:
Used it in XP and no problems.
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maybe the exe file is located in the wrong place ? damn that wierd, i tried it few more times and nada.
im going back to that thread and read all 11 pages LOL i guess im doing something wrong or that i miss something.

cookiepuppy said:
maybe the exe file is located in the wrong place ?
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i guess im doing something wrong or that i miss something.
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I'm rather sure it was created in the same folder the aroma-app-package-creator.jnlp was in and it's a zip file, there is no exe.
Probably yes but there was not really a problem you just need all the apk files and it takes some time but the result is very good and usefull.

My mistake, i was talking about the .jnlp file.
Btw i put in this paclage creator only the apk files and did not add any app folder.
I'm gonna try it again later on today. The first few try out the program worked pretty fast but no zip to be seen LOL. Lets see what will happen later on.
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Works flawlessly for me

:victory::victory::victory: YES, FINALLY. i made it :laugh::laugh: i think i know what was the problem. i didnt give enough time to create the .ZIP file. if would have waited for 20 secs longer on each earlier attempt, i would have had those files already. LMAO, i'm such a noob dang so stupid of me. well no i know to double check myself. hehe.

[SPH-L720] [NG2] Original TouchWiz NG2 Bloat

If you accidentally deleted an application that you wanted later or just simply desire the files for development of custom TouchWiz based roms (or any other reason) and don't want to fish for them on a stock device, then here they are
These files are from the unmodified but rooted NG2 software. The only modification was that the device was rooted, so obviously @Chainfire's supersu is not part of the original files.
[sph-l720-system-app.rar - RAR archive] [MD5=(pending)] [File Size: ]
for all files in the /system/app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE
[sph-l720-system-priv-app.rar - RAR archive] [MD5=(pending)] [File Size: ]
for all files in the /system/priv-app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE.
**EDIT **
Note these are NOT flashable ZIPs. These are archives of each directory for cherry-picking the bloat apps.
**EDIT 2014 OCT 25TH***
Will not be making flashable ZIPS. If you so desire to do so, go for it. I now have the S5 and no free time as it is.

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If you accidentally deleted an application that you wanted later or just simply desire the files for development of custom TouchWiz based roms (or any other reason) and don't want to fish for them on a stock device, then here they are
These files are from the unmodified but rooted NG2 software. The only modification was that the device was rooted, so obviously @Chainfire's supersu is not part of the original files.
for all files in the /system/app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE
for all files in the /system/priv-app directory: DOWNLOAD HERE.
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Thanks for this brother & correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't this be in the 'Themes & Apps' section?

Parkourkid93 said:
Thanks for this brother & correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't this be in the 'Themes & Apps' section?
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You know what maybe. I'm sure anyone whom would use this would be for modding and making of TouchWiz based roms, but if this is the wrong place for this I do apologize.

typefortytardis said:
You know what maybe. I'm sure anyone whom would use this would be for modding and making of TouchWiz based roms, but if this is the wrong place for this I do apologize.
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No big deal, most likely if it belongs in another section a mod will let inform you that its being moved, I was just curious, just downloaded, going to flash a tw ROM & test a few of these , did you pull these yourself by the way?

Parkourkid93 said:
No big deal, most likely if it belongs in another section a mod will let inform you that its being moved, I was just curious, just downloaded, going to flash a tw ROM & test a few of these , did you pull these yourself by the way?
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Yes I did. I simply took them from a stock rom. Which I'm sure anyone could do - just I know I never thought to until i'm at a point where I have no choice but to flash back to stock. So now everyone has them handy.
They are simple file copies. It's not a flashable zip. Extract and use adb to push or simply copy to your device. Again these are mainly for those who are building custom TouchWiz based roms and want to include some of the bloat - but can be used by those who need some of the applications for whatever reason. But they aren't flashable and some probably will have to be replaced using adb push.
I will try to work on a flashable zip but that will take me some time. Also a flashable zip file doesn't help those whom say only want Sprint's Zone app for example but don't need the rest of the bloat. Just saying. But will post when I have made flashable zips for all-in-one bloat.

typefortytardis said:
Yes I did. I simply took them from a stock rom. Which I'm sure anyone could do - just I know I never thought to until i'm at a point where I have no choice but to flash back to stock. So now everyone has them handy.
They are simple file copies. It's not a flashable zip. Extract and use adb to push or simply copy to your device. Again these are mainly for those who are building custom TouchWiz based roms and want to include some of the bloat - but can be used by those who need some of the applications for whatever reason. But they aren't flashable and some probably will have to be replaced using adb push.
I will try to work on a flashable zip but that will take me some time.
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Okay good, just making sure & I know, I barely use abd plus i'm already laying down, just got done playing Diablo 3, so I'm just going to push em using ES File Explorer lol

Parkourkid93 said:
Okay good, just making sure & I know, I barely use abd plus i'm already laying down, just got done playing Diablo 3, so I'm just going to push em using ES File Explorer lol
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Someone else chime in here if this is wrong:
but... some of the touchwiz apps will refuse to work thru a simple file copy from within the device. If that happens, some of it - keyword "some" will be fixed by using a custom recovery like philz-touch or CWM or TWRP and clearing both cache and dalvik-cache after doing the file copy - at least that worked on 4.3 and 4.2.2. But KitKat has changed some things so I'm not sure.
If anyone else has dealt with this, please do comment....

When pushing .apks with ES or Root Explorer (my personal favorite) you do need root and need to place in the correct folder (system/app, system/priv_app, or system/lib if it's a lib file) and be able to change permissions - usually to rw, r, r.
... So definitely pay attention where you copy the files from and where ya put 'em.
If not done, they will not work.
Hope this helps someone!

Just wanted to let those of you whom are watching this thread know that due to personal stuff I have no time to make flashable ZIPs anytime soon but if anyone wants to take a stab at it before I get to it then be my guest

Will this zip file work on ASOP rom?
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axs3543 said:
Will this zip file work on ASOP rom?
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No most of these apps need a TW framework.
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Maybe I am missing it, or it's named something funny..but I am not seeing the stock messaging app in either of those zips. I apologize if it's right in front of me, but I don't see it!
Edit: I'm an idiot, I found it. SecMMS.apk. But it wont install, just says "App was not installed." Why would that be?

Did you manually push it to system/priv-app folder, set permissions, and reboot?
Don't try to just click on it and install via context menu
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Recorded Video Playback
I get "Unable to play video" message when I try to play back a video I recorded (I can play it on my computer)

carefree12 said:
I get "Unable to play video" message when I try to play back a video I recorded (I can play it on my computer)
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Are you using a TW based rom? What file format is the video in? Will it play in another app, such as MX Player (great app btw I prefer it to any stock video app - I delete them)?

mxmr said:
Did you manually push it to system/priv-app folder, set permissions, and reboot?
Don't try to just click on it and install via context menu
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Yes I copied it to the system folder and then tried to install it. What do you mean by set permissions? For arguments sake I gave it rwxrwxrwx permissions and it still will not install.

vadyr56 said:
Yes I copied it to the system folder and then tried to install it. What do you mean by set permissions? For arguments sake I gave it rwxrwxrwx permissions and it still will not install.
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Make sure you copy it to /system/priv-app folder, and set permissions to rw-r--r-- (644) NOT rwxrwxrwx, otherwise it will not work.
Reboot and you should be good to go.

mxmr said:
Make sure you copy it to /system/priv-app folder, and set permissions to rw-r--r-- (644) NOT rwxrwxrwx, otherwise it will not work.
Reboot and you should be good to go.
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Rebooting and trying now, hoping my error with the permissions was the issue. Also, I'm not finding the stock calculator app in these archives. I may be being stupid again though, I apologize if that's the case.
Edit: No luck with the push, permissions, reboot attempt. I don't get what I could be doing wrong. And I'm definitely in the correct folder.

vadyr56 said:
Rebooting and trying now, hoping my error with the permissions was the issue. Also, I'm not finding the stock calculator app in these archives. I may be being stupid again though, I apologize if that's the case.
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I attached the stock calculator app to this post
Edit: No luck with the push, permissions, reboot attempt. I don't get what I could be doing wrong. And I'm definitely in the correct folder.
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One more time verify permissions are set correctly..they should match all of the other apps in the folder. Reboot to recovery and wipe cache/dalvik and try rebooting. Hopefully that works.

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I attached the stock calculator app to this post
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Oh geez yup I'm an idiot again, thank you for providing that. Not sure what I'm doing wrong with the mms app though. Wondering if I should just install the bloated ROM and debloat it myself