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I have been reading the forum a bit seeing lots of folks saying they install this and that app. So my question is...where are you guys getting the apps (apk) from?
I just received my NC and rooted it, but cant figure out where I can get the files from. (like skype)
I was also wondering where I could get ASTRO or something along those lines to install other apps. (Drag/drop and install right?)
Or at this point should I just wait until market works, or a custom rom is made? If a custom rom is made...will there be a way to keep the B&N apps on it?
Thanks
Hi bazzly,
In general I've been using ASTRO on my droid to backup the applications from my phone (which allows me to access the market) and then using dropbox on my phone and NC to transfer the files.
I've also used 'freewarelovers.com/android' to get some files, otherwise I've simply googled '<application> apk' making sure the download site looked fairly legit.
I'm not into loading 'cracked' software - I feel the developer deserves his rightful rewards, although it would be nice if some developers supplied the full apps without market access.
Sweet...'freewarelovers.com/android' should help me get started!
Thanks.....as for installing the file...its just
adb install appnane.apk
right?
Checkout getjar.com, legit and has angry birds and toons of other apps. Download apks from your NC.
Very cool...Thanks!
This is not only my first Android app, but this is also my first dive in Java. Please be gentle as I expect there are several uncaught / improperly handled exceptions.
This app will backup selected files to a zip file that can be restored via cwm. For now, that is all it does. It can be handy for the oc/uv crowd since it will allow you to keep a backup of a good S_volt_scheduler init file to flash in case your new setting are too aggressive. It does not currently restore permissions, nor does it assume root permissions.
todo:
Obtain root to copy any file
Integrate a file selector so read permissions will not be an issue.
Detect/Restore permissions
Possible feature additions:
Create a restore.zip from current files based on an update.zip you want to apply. Could save you from boot loops when messing with system files.
Create a restore.zip given a file, a target directory, and permissions.
I will probably add this to the market once I get through the todos and initial bugs.
Changelog:
20110303
Multi-file capable. OIFileManager does not yet support multi-select, so each file must be selected seperately
Exception caught for mission OIFileManager
_delete.zip file seems to work correctly in recovery
Since I am not yet using root and OIFileManager will not assume root, there are some directories that cannot be viewed, /data/app for example. There are also some files that can be selected but cannot be copied due to their permissions.
Requires OIFileManager
Nice, will be useful
This looks like it could be a useful/powerful app. It could definitely benefit from some features (more than one file/location would be great) but I can see myself using this.
Thanks!
gibson3659 said:
This is not only my first Android app, but this is also my first dive in Java. Please be gentle as I expect there are several uncaught / improperly handled exceptions.
This app will backup 1 file to a zip file that can be restored via cwm. For now, that is all it does. It can be handy for the oc/uv crowd since it will allow you to keep a backup of a good S_volt_scheduler init file to flash in case your new setting are too aggressive. It does not currently restore permissions, so the uses are currently limited.
todo:
Figure out why the _delete.zip does not delete the target file when run via cwm.
Detect/Restore permissions
Possible feature additions:
Enable backup/restore of multiple files
Create a restore.zip from current files based on an update.zip you want to apply. Could save you from boot loops when messing with system files.
Create a restore.zip given a file, a target directory, and permissions.
I will probably add this to the market once I get through the todos and initial bugs.
Requires oifilemanager.
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Can u load the java app here? I can try to look into that and see if I can improve on the exception handling part.
fantastic idea
good job
Thanks for taking a look. Have anyone of you actually tried it?
It fc. On me... :'(
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Do you have oifilemanager?
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Do you have oifilemanager?
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Forgot that
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Works like a charm! thank you so much! Perfect cause I love the stock music player and not all rims have it so this is great for installing it!
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I am working on multiple file support, so look for a new version in a day or two.
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just installed it, however it force closes as soon as I try to choose a source or destination file (happens as soon as I press the buttons.
Herp derp Captivate XDA app.
Make sure you install OIFilemanager from the market. I need to catch this exception and provide a link to OIFileManager.
Great App
Want to say thank you for making this. I've had all sorts of trouble getting apps from different roms to install to the system folder on my current rom. Now I can mix and match different apps easily without much pain. Thanks!
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Want to say thank you for making this. I've had all sorts of trouble getting apps from different roms to install to the system folder on my current rom. Now I can mix and match different apps easily without much pain. Thanks!
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You are welcome. I actually have another app in mind to fully address that need, but I want to get further along with this one first. Since I am working on these on stolen time (I don't have any free time), it will take a while.
Since the apps seem to restore without permission issues, I may put that on the back burner. After I complete multi-file support, which of the future features from the op would you like to see first.
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Make sure you install OIFilemanager from the market. I need to catch this exception and provide a link to OIFileManager.
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And I need to learn how to read through a thread for answers to my problems before I post about them.
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Changelog:
20110303
Multi-file capable. OIFileManager does not yet support multi-select, so each file must be selected seperately
Exception caught for mission OIFileManager
_delete.zip file seems to work correctly in recovery
Since I am not yet using root and OIFileManager will not assume root, there are some directories that cannot be viewed, /data/app for example. There are also some files that can be selected but cannot be copied due to their permissions.
Can I get a gauge on the interest level for this app? Should I move this to the I9000 forum?
I think it's really useful when working whit OC/UV.
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Can I get a gauge on the interest level for this app? Should I move this to the I9000 forum?
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I think you should get with rom devs, this should become an integrated feature for all rom upgrades, regardless of phone
at least get with the AIO dev, if you arent already
I'm considering buying a HTC Vivid from AT&T, from what I've read, the bootloader for the AT&T Vivid is locked, but it is possible to temporarily unlock it. I also plan to overclock my phone, I've found custom kernels that can overclock the vivid, they say that the phone needs to be rooted. But is a temp root going to give me enough access to install the overclocking kernel? I have jailbroken consoles and HP Touchpad, but I haven't really played with Android or Linux. So if please excuse me if my terminology is used incorrectly. Thanks.
You can unlock the bootloader through HTC'S dev site and get perm root. Just follow the superguide in the development section and you will be good to go.
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Thanks for the info. I'm new to this, after I rooted the phone, how do I install the app? I have an apk file and I tried using the Android Central SWM, but it doesn't work with my phone. I have also enabled the Applications from Unknown sources. But there's no way for me to install.
Edit: I saw that it installed an app called Superuser, but I can't install any apps through Superuser, do I need to put the apk file in a specific folder in order for Superuser to recognize it? Thanks.
awdrifter said:
Thanks for the info. I'm new to this, after I rooted the phone, how do I install the app? I have an apk file and I tried using the Android Central SWM, but it doesn't work with my phone. I have also enabled the Applications from Unknown sources. But there's no way for me to install.
Edit: I saw that it installed an app called Superuser, but I can't install any apps through Superuser, do I need to put the apk file in a specific folder in order for Superuser to recognize it? Thanks.
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you have some reading to do......
That was helpful. I was just looking for a way to install apps to my phone. So far it seems like maybe I can modify the .bat script from the temp root method to install .apk files that way, but that seems risky and I don't want to mess up my brand new phone.
Seems like this is the wrong site to ask, this is a developer site, so I guess I'll ask this somewhere else.
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That was helpful. I was just looking for a way to install apps to my phone. So far it seems like maybe I can modify the .bat script from the temp root method to install .apk files that way, but that seems risky and I don't want to mess up my brand new phone.
Seems like this is the wrong site to ask, this is a developer site, so I guess I'll ask this somewhere else.
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no, you just need to use some logic, and this little thing called SEARCHING
you want to install apps on your phone?
you just put them on your sdcard or download them from the phone itself, open a file manager, browse to the apk file and click on it. it will ask to install..... you are making this out to be way harder than it is. and you did not need root for that to take place. its a function of the OS, you dont need the computer in order to install apps.....this is all basic android stuff you could learn by using GOOGLE....
and you are right, this is a developers site, it is not a hold-my-hand site for noobs.....
awdrifter said:
That was helpful. I was just looking for a way to install apps to my phone. So far it seems like maybe I can modify the .bat script from the temp root method to install .apk files that way, but that seems risky and I don't want to mess up my brand new phone.
Seems like this is the wrong site to ask, this is a developer site, so I guess I'll ask this somewhere else.
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No need to ask anywhere, google is your friend. Installing apps is very easy, and rooting isn't even necessary. As PG already said, it's as easy as using a file explorer, and also checking that box in the settings about unknown sources.
http://maketecheasier.com/install-applications-without-the-market/2011/01/28
Thanks for the link, those methods are definitely easier than what I did. I edited the temp root .bat file to copy the .apk file to the phone's internal memory, then I used Astro brower to browse to that directory, then install it from there.
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Thanks for the link, those methods are definitely easier than what I did. I edited the temp root .bat file to copy the .apk file to the phone's internal memory, then I used Astro brower to browse to that directory, then install it from there.
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dude, all you have to do is plug in your phone and when it asks you set it to disk mode...it shows up as another drive on your computer...you dont need to use any kind of bat file....this is all seriously generic and basic android usage. as i stated before:
you have some reading to do......
its not to be mean, but seriously, you are asking stuff like this in the same breath as ROOTING your phone. this type of stuff isnt meant to be taken lightly or without some READING and comprehension. know what you are doing to your phone before you royally screw it up....
at this rate, i have a feeling it wont be long before we see a help thread....
I don't understand either. Why not do it the apk way? That is the easiest method. It takes like twenty second to allow unknown sources, go to file manager, click on the apk and install it.
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Aroma File Manager
"Have you ever rebooted your device into recovery, only to find that you forgot to do some basic file management before embarking on your flashing journey? Perhaps instead you shut down your device, but would like to delete or copy some files without having to fully boot your device into the Android OS. Whatever the case, there are dozens of use-cases for being able to manage your files from recovery, and now it is possible.
XDA Recognized Developer amarullz has created AROMA File Manager, which lets users on any standard recovery manage their files in full GUI glory. You may assume that installing a recovery-based file manager would be quite complicated. However, it is quite simple. To run AROMA File Manager, all you have to do is “install” the update.zip, as you would with any other update.zip. Rather than physically installing onto your device, AROMA will instead be launched and allow you to cater to your file management needs. According to the developer:
How To Use?
Copy the zip into your sdcard, then reboot your device into recovery mode. Choose install from sdcard, then select the AROMA Filemanager ZIP. The file manager will starting, and you are ready to managing your filesystem (copy, cut, delete, make new folder, etc) while you are in recovery.
Those looking to get started should head over to the original thread. If you’re lucky enough to be rocking the HTC One X, head over to the dedicated One X Thread instead."
XDA Page: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/manage-your-files-from-recovery-with-aroma-file-manager/
Cool.
Thanks for making us aware of this. This is great will test
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Niiiiice!
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Good find bud, thanks for the upload =)
I couldnt get it to work. Had no touch response only volume keys.
Just bumpin this so people who haven't seen it can try it, since more and more roms are using aroma. Great little tool to have.
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I would find this EXTREMELY useful!! I dunno how many times I've booted into recovery and than rebooted back into the OS because I forgot to do... something!
*EDIT*
I answered my own question by looking into things a little deeper. I must have misread the post because for whatever reason (like an idiot) I thought it was originally ONLY for the HTC One X and you had got it working on the Atrix! Now that I believe it should work, imma test it out and post it in the Photon 4G forums!
Thanks because if it wasn't for this particular thread, I wouldn't have discovered such an awesome and useful tool!
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Its saved my ass on a number of occasions
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Its saved my ass on a number of occasions
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It definitely makes things THAT much easier!
I even gave it a test run on my new G-Tab 2 but the touch interface doesn't work. I had to use the alternate volume up/down, power to select option ha. But it still worked
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ATRIXXIRTA said:
Aroma File Manager
How To Use?
Copy the zip into your sdcard, then reboot your device into recovery mode. Choose install from sdcard, then select the AROMA Filemanager ZIP. The file manager will starting, and you are ready to managing your filesystem (copy, cut, delete, make new folder, etc) while you are in recovery.
Those looking to get started should head over to the original thread. If you’re lucky enough to be rocking the HTC One X, head over to the dedicated One X Thread instead."
XDA Page: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/manage-your-files-from-recovery-with-aroma-file-manager/
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Doesn't install just sits in install widow with nothing happening. But it would be a good thing to have wgen it starts being able to instill. Using latesr twrp recovery.
silvagroup said:
Doesn't install just sits in install widow with nothing happening. But it would be a good thing to have wgen it starts being able to instill. Using latesr twrp recovery.
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So your OnePlus One is the Atrix 4G all of a sudden? You see that there are issues about this in the thread, you see that this is from 2012. There are better things out there for your device than this. Furthermore, this thread and project is abandoned, so you set yourself up for failure to begin with. Us Atrix 4G members appreciate your spam post. Now, since you decided to not do your homework, here's the thread that you should have been looking at, which was referred to in post #1, which is still an active project http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
Will this work like a Root Explorer ? can we change system files ?
Um, duh.
It runs within the recovery. That obviously means you can do just about anything.
Had some free time recently so finally got round to opening my OYUA and having a looksy.
ROMCleaner 3.5 works splendid with CWM and OUYA.
Why use it with the OUYA?
Its a fast and easy way to pre-install all your apps and games through a single zip flash in CWM.
No more sideloading Dropbox to download and install everytime you flash a new StockPlus or OTA, have them all ready and waiting for you upon the first boot of the ROM.
If your familiar with ROMCleaner on one of the many devices we ported it to, you'll feel right at home!
As certain design decisions were overlooked with the OUYA and it didt get the following it was expected, I didnt wont make a big deal aout the release but couldnt help playing about with to see what I could get working on it. It worked fine so here we are
Notes
More detaililed guides and instructions can be found in any of the device specific threads for ROMCleaner if you want to have a look at its features but for now Ill leave this little guide for us OUYA users.
I doubt there will be a Aroma version due to its reliance on touch input but will slowly be looking at going through the other individual tools we created before Patrics83 put the Aroma AIO toolkit together.
It starts at v3.5 as this was the last version before moving to Aroma and we kept that consistent across devices.
Any changes will only be visually to the updater-script and the default romcleaner.txt included in the zip as at its core, RC works. I will keep a dated chagelog for you though for any updates to the zip.
Basic Guide
Pre-Requisetes:ClockworkMod Recovery
On your on the root of /sdcard create a (case sensitive) folder structure as so:
Code:
/sdcard/ROMCleaner/FirstBoot/data/app/
/sdcard/ROMCleaner/FirstBoot/system/app/
Place any apks in these folders which you want installed after flashing in the relevent folders
After flashing the ROM, flash ROMCleaner 3.5.zip
Reboot as normal
First boot of the ROM will take extra time due to the apks being sorted by Android when its up and running you will find all the apps in the usual place all ready and waiting!
If you install another launcher I recommend loading OUYA Launcher first and following the setup (wifi, username etc) to get it all sorted before using your preferred launcher.
You can use RC to install other files such as bootanimation.zip (system/media/) as well and are not limited to just apks. I add TwitcyEye's KeyMap mod for example so the mapping is done with no copying files about.
It will set the correct permissions for all the files and folders so dont worry about that.
Cleaning
ROMCleaner has the ability to remove files from the system after the ROM has been flashed, but before first boot, using a text file in a simple user-friendly format.
The default list has not been optimized for OUYA and I have not got round to checking through it yet. I haven't noticed any thing important if it does but you have been warned Ill take a proper look when I get the time.
You have the ability to define a custom list for RC to use by creating a ROMCleaner_user.txt file in /sdcard/ROMCleaner/ and Ive attached a blank one with some detailed instructions on its layour and format. I recommend you use this file until I have time to cross reference the default list with the OUYA files to avoid anything being deleted.
All in all its an easy way to get your apps installed when flashing a ROM be it StockPlus or an official OTA. It requires no special access as its all done in recovery and uses its own busybox.
Anyway, Have a play and let me know how it works for you.
Like a lot of people on XDA I have very little free time these days due to my job and so-called life but will be keeping my eye on this thread and the OUYA in general
#probably for formatted guide
#just in case
Is ROMcleaner able to load any type of complete backups from Titanium Backup or Android Tuner? I'm sure the answer is on your site, but it is probably a question a lot of people will have.
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Is ROMcleaner able to load any type of complete backups from Titanium Backup or Android Tuner? I'm sure the answer is on your site, but it is probably a question a lot of people will have.
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Unfortunately thats a completely different thing. All this is done in recovery where as TB etc are app specific done while the OS is up and running.
RC installs (and can remove) the apps before the OS has loaded for the first time.