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[Q] Manage applications FC

Hey Guys, I've been trying to remove some apps that never get used. But when i tap manage applications, the Hero tries to load them but then always force closes about 5 seconds later.
Any tips on how to get around this?
I'm running firmware 2.1-update1
Thanks in advance!
-ben

I've tried to do it after restarting my phone, before I do anything else and still no luck. Has anyone else had this problem?

Try wipe dalvik. I may have gotten lucky, but it solved almost all of my force closes.

U can also remove through terminal or adb if u know the path
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Well time to start reading, I have no idea what you two are talking about. Thanks for the advice though!

What apps are u trying to remove. U can go into an app manager and it will tell u the name then go into terminal and use rm command to remove. Example.
Su (enter)
rm /system/app/alarmclock.apk (enter) and it will remove it. Or download android commander on your PC and remove with that. Easier
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Can I do this using an app manager such as Astro?
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If you have a rooted handset you can use titanium backup to uninstall apps. Does a fine job of backing them up too of course.

Yes u can. I have Linda file manager. Works fine with apps. And as stated above titanium backup as well (must have app anyway)
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[Q] Market won't recognize sideloaded apps

It seems that since updating to the AT&T 2.2 Froyo update and rooting the market will not recognize any side loaded apps that have been added to the phone since upgrading to 2.2. All apps that I side loaded on 2.1 are recognized and can be updated but nothing on 2.2. Anyone else have this problem and if so have you been able to fix this issue?
I used SuperOneClick to root the phone and did a reboot the phone afterward to allow side loading of apps and it is working. I am still using the adb install command to side load all my apps, is this wrong?
If this is something that is not to be discussed I apologize now.

Well I don't have a direct answer to your question but since you are rooted I highly suggest you go and get Titanium Backup along with atrackdog.
The former application will alloa you to backup any applications you want (or aall of them) and then save them to your computer. you can then move the folder to any phone and use Titanium to reinstall the applications exactly where you left off. That means launchers will have the same layouts and games will still have their save states.
The latter will allow you to check the update status of those applications since they won't show up as downloaded applications from the market.
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Titanium Backup has been installed since rooted on 2.1 but will have to check out atrackdog. Thanks for the help so far.

jhightower31 said:
Titanium Backup has been installed since rooted on 2.1 but will have to check out atrackdog. Thanks for the help so far.
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No problem man, if you have any questions or anything pm me
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side loaded paid apps will NEVER show in market.
free ones can be restored...
tibu has never been able to restore market links for me either.
there used to be a program MCleaner but it got taken off the market..
but all it did was this (do it yourself)
Menu button > Settings > Applications > Manage Apps > All > Market
- force stop
- clear data
- clear cache (if availavle)
restart market > my apps
Gold!

Trusselo said:
side loaded paid apps will NEVER show in market.
Gold!
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That explains everything.

jhightower31 said:
That explains everything.
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Actually, it does. Market only keeps track of the apps you buy/download through it. What you're asking is like expecting Wal-Mart to know what you bought from Target.

Hey guys I just had a question while reading through the replies.
I downloaded atrakdog and got a list of all the apps needed to be updated.
One of the apps was the market..
Mine is version 2.3.4
I need to update to 5.0.12
How do you update market? Btw I'm running cm7 does this effect it?
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Market should update automatically. As far as the sideload apps you can. Also get root explorer and copy paste them to system/app then reboot and they'll all be there.
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Hydro360 said:
Market should update automatically. As far as the sideload apps you can. Also get root explorer and copy paste them to system/app then reboot and they'll all be there.
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Is there a manual way of updating your market? And what do you paste into system/app? ?
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Hydro360 said:
Market should update automatically. As far as the sideload apps you can. Also get root explorer and copy paste them to system/app then reboot and they'll all be there.
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So your are saying instead of using adb installer just do a drop and drag to the system/app folder and install them that way? Now will that put them in the market place? I don't quite understand what you are really saying here. Excuse my ignorance.

Hydro360 said:
Market should update automatically. As far as the sideload apps you can. Also get root explorer and copy paste them to system/app then reboot and they'll all be there.
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This didnt work for me. Should you install it again after moving it to the app folder? Thanks in advance!
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Hivol said:
This didnt work for me. Should you install it again after moving it to the app folder? Thanks in advance!
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That's exactly what I was thinking was moving the file to the system/app file then reinstalling the .apk first then doing the 3 button reboot to see if it would recognize the app on the market. I did try just a 3 button reboot after side loading a few apps using ADB Installer and just doing the normal drop and drag to the sim card and I know that doesn't recognize them. I am going to try and reinstall one of my apps that way and I will let you know if it shows up or not.

When trying to move a new .apk file to the system/app file it says "You cannot paste here because the file system is a read-only."

jhightower31 said:
That's exactly what I was thinking was reinstalling the .apk first then doing the 3 button reboot to see if it would recognize the app on the market. I did try just a 3 button reboot after side loading a few apps using ADB Installer and just doing the normal drop and drag to the sim card and I know that doesn't recognize them. I am going to try and reinstall one of my apps that way and I will let you know if it shows up or not.
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I tried reinstalling with root explorer from the apps directory and still no luck. I also did the market clear as was suggested and still no luck! Hope this helps!
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jhightower31 said:
When trying to move a new .apk file to the system/app file it says "You cannot paste here because the file system is a read-only."
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You have to click the small window at the top of the screen in root explorer that changes r/o to r/w. You have to do that in each directory you want to edit.
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Learn something new everyday. Thanks for that.

jhightower31 said:
Learn something new everyday. Thanks for that.
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Hehe..... You are welcome!
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Yea still no go for the market recognizing it.

Hey guys i still quite don't get what to copy/paste...
Do you copy/paste the. apk?
Please help..
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[REQ] Stock gmail.apk

hello, i was wondering if anyone could post or pm me the stock gmail.apk, i accidentally erased it without backing it up and i cant find it anywhere

erniev said:
hello, i was wondering if anyone could post or pm me the stock gmail.apk, i accidentally erased it without backing it up and i cant find it anywhere
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There you go.....

Thanks alot, you're a life saver
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hey guys, i side loaded from adb and it still doesnt install. shows option to install, i install it and and it says applicaion not installed
any suggestions?

It doesn't install like a regular app/apk.
Push using adb to /system/app and CHMOD 644.
Reboot and it should be good to go.

xjack said:
It doesn't install like a regular app/apk.
Push using adb to /system/app and CHMOD 644.
Reboot and it should be good to go.
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i did adb push, but what is this "CHMOD 644."

runandhide05 said:
hey guys, i side loaded from adb and it still doesnt install. shows option to install, i install it and and it says applicaion not installed
any suggestions?
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Unistall the modified one, and make sure its not in system/app the reboot, after reboot copy original to system/app American make sure the permissions are right. I did all this in root explorer.
Make sure everything is checked on Read and only owner on Write. (Permissions)
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lokko21 said:
Unistall the modified one, and make sure its not in system/app the reboot, after reboot copy original to system/app American make sure the permissions are right. I did all this in root explorer.
Make sure everything is checked on Read and only owner on Write. (Permissions)
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ok thanks guys. Trying again now

lokko21 said:
Unistall the modified one, and make sure its not in system/app the reboot, after reboot copy original to system/app American make sure the permissions are right. I did all this in root explorer.
Make sure everything is checked on Read and only owner on Write. (Permissions)
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hey is that the gmail apk for 3.1 wifi only xoom? i can push just about any app through adb and it works without a problem..thinking maybe its not signed for 3.1 or something... cant seem to finger this one out

runandhide05 said:
hey is that the gmail apk for 3.1 wifi only xoom? i can push just about any app through adb and it works without a problem..thinking maybe its not signed for 3.1 or something... cant seem to finger this one out
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3G Verizon version.

runandhide05 said:
hey is that the gmail apk for 3.1 wifi only xoom? i can push just about any app through adb and it works without a problem..thinking maybe its not signed for 3.1 or something... cant seem to finger this one out
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Actually i have a wifi xoom and i was able to install this apk using root explorer and it worked just fine.
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[Q] Uninstalling a app installed in system folder

I recently installed WidgetLocker and installed it in my system/app folder as I read it would work best if installed there. But have come to just not like using it and just gone back to the default kindle lock screen and changed the background wallpapers. I can't seem to find a place on the device or apps I use to uninstall it.
And deleting the .apk from the system folder works, but am unsure if everything is removed.
Would I just delete the .apk in the system/app folder then remove any links/shortcuts or is there another, proper, way to do it?
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The app manager of a handy program called ROM TOOLBOX can uninstall system files. Just load it, then a long press on the offending "app will reveal menu including uninstall.

Awesome, thank you. Guess I should have this on my device for a while
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Just deleting it and rebooting would unninstall a system app just fine ^^ Though maybe the data wont go
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jailuis said:
Just deleting it and rebooting would unninstall a system app just fine ^^ Though maybe the data wont go
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Yeah, that's what I first did and shortcuts and some of the data and its folder still remained, but I uninstalled with ROM Toolbox and it worked out nicely. Got rid of most of what I wanted gone.
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apk wont intstall

I have been trying to install wifikill and the apk will not do anything after getting to the information screen that asks to confirm you want to install it. The cancel button works, but the install button does nothing. At first I thought it was the wifikill apk itself, but I downloaded a couple of different ones to try and they all do the same!
Unknown sources in already enabled, there are no warnings of any kind it just wont install anything. Anyone have any ideas?
Also anyone have any idea where the screenshots go, I found one that only half appeared and no more are showing up.

If you have a screen calibration app running, disable it first.
Also if you want to install a system app, they have to be manually pushed to /system/app directory.
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fakhreza said:
If you have a screen calibration app running, disable it first.
Also if you want to install a system app, they have to be manually pushed to /system/app directory.
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Well that is just silly, I dont have a screen calibration app but that did make me think about any apps that would be running continuously like that and the only one is a battery meter thing I put on. I disabled it and I can install again - thanks for the tip