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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.
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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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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."
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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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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.
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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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Would really appreciate some help.
Removed some bloatware via Titanium Backup, and of course, I got trigger happy.
process com.motorola.contacts (Contacts force closes)
process com.motorola.conversations (text messaging force closes)
So I have Root Explorer and got a hold of a system dump for Bionic.
I started by moving YahooContacts.apk (one of the apps I guess I shouldn't have uninstalled) back to the /system/app folder...but it doesn't show up anywhere as an installed app (just that the .apk was moved). If I try to actually select the .apk and try to install it says "Application did not Install" but the .apk IS moved.
Processes still don't work after moving.
I would appreciate any help, at this point I can't text or place calls. Thanks in advance, this forum helped me with the entire root process.
You cannot freeze/remove ANY of the other authenticator apps, it will cause contacts to freeze. I ran into that on the Droid 3.
First off there is no need to delete/remove, Freezing them accomplishes the same thing but most importantly it allows you to reverse what you have broken by Defrosting it. Do yourself a favor stop deleting and start freezing. If 16GB is not enough internal storage for you then you might consider an external HD from Seagate!!!!!!! LOL
I realize I made a big mistake. That's totally on me But it's in the past
Do I have any options to get this working again? I am definitely going to freeze apps in the future.
If I did delete an authenticator process, is there any way I can get those back? Would they be available through a system dump?
I believe that you need to make sure the permissions are correct after reinstalling an apk to the system/app folder. I've never done this, so I'll let you do the research. I've heard you can use root explorer to do this or a script with terminal emulator. Sorry I can't help more
I have the exact same problem, and am attempting to troubleshoot this issue on a different forum, however I am not allowed to post links but I'll try and keep you updated.
Edit: It's not a problem with permissions, I've made sure that they're correct with root explorer. It seems to be a Bionic-specific issue. I might just return it at this rate.
Thankfully, there's an unroot to use. I think im in the same boat. re-added all the yahoo related .apk and .odex and set permissions/owner, still nothing. Unroot and hope the Verizon dude is in a good mood!
Except now ADB is throwing "ERROR: ADB could not be granted root access" when trying to unroot
excellent.
Someone in the thread I was talking about had some success, its on droidforums dot net, droid bionic forum, bionic support, HELP! accidentally deleted IMSCServer from Droid Bionic thread. Maybe you can try something I haven't.
just do a factory reset thats what i had to do as I had the same problem.
I tried that, it didn't work... Did you actually get your system apps back? Did you do it through settings or the recovery menu?
i froze my bloat thats prob the difference and it was yahoo that caused the problem for me...
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i froze my bloat thats prob the difference and it was yahoo that caused the problem for me...
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It really begs the question why anything with Yahoo is required by the system. Furthermore, why did they make it so frustratingly hard to reinstall system apps on the Bionic? Really disappointed in Motorola for this.
Here is the fix for Contacts, restore these files and set correct permission, reboot and presto Contacts fixed
That did it.. I have been looking for the YAHOO Contacts.apk file for 3 days with a bloody wortheless phone that I spent 300 shells on!
BTW I agree with Glimmerman, WHY DID YAHOO get involved in contacts? Talk about a sneaky way in integrate them.
0mie said:
Here is the fix for Contacts, restore these files and set correct permission, reboot and presto Contacts fixed
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Sorry if I'm newbtastic here but what do I do with these APKs and odex. I tried installing with ES explorer but it would not install. Am I supposed to move these files somewheres? /system/app then try install ? Thanks
answered my own question. I WAS newbtastic afterall. LOL. Thanks anyways. This did it. Dang Yahoo!
lol yep my girlfriend did this yesterday fortunately i have a bionic too so i just pulled the files from my phone and pushed to hers.
damn you yahoo.
also, apparently go contacts EX will 'fix' the problem (you must use their app however)
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Sorry if I'm newbtastic here but what do I do with these APKs and odex. I tried installing with ES explorer but it would not install. Am I supposed to move these files somewheres? /system/app then try install ? Thanks
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Wait - WHERE are we putting the Contact fix and do we extract it once we've moved it?
0mie said:
Here is the fix for Contacts, restore these files and set correct permission, reboot and presto Contacts fixed
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I'm confused as to where to put this. I downloaded it and it downloaded into tapatalk downloads. Where do I move it and do I extract it?
I didn't delete anything that had to do with the contacts app...but when I try and add a contact I get FC.
com.motorola.contacts stopped responding...anyone else having this issue or know what might have been messed up?
Here is the fix Post 17
Now I am having issues with my Calendar app, when I try and add an event it FC...what did I remove now? :/ lol Stupid Motorola making things damn complicated
Are you rooted if so restore/unfreeze Yahoo! Mail Authenticator.
Haven't used that app since I discovered GO Contacts last year. Never had an issue with it. Free on the market.
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Are you rooted if so restore/unfreeze Yahoo! Mail Authenticator.
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This might be the issue, mind posting yours? I can't find my backup :/ lol
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0mie said:
This might be the issue, mind posting yours? I can't find my backup :/ lol
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I have the exact same problem, it's caused by deleting the Yahoo Contacts system app. However, due to some unknown problem with the Bionic it is currently impossible to restore this app from a backup. See this thread for info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255959
and this thread:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...dentally-deleted-imscserver-droid-bionic.html
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Haven't used that app since I discovered GO Contacts last year. Never had an issue with it. Free on the market.
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This is a great idea, I still can't add/edit contacts but at least I can use them. It will have to do until someone figures out how to flash to a stock ROM.
Damn it :/ lol
The Titanium Backup just hangs...can i get the odex and apk from someone? I'd like to try something.
TIA
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0mie said:
Damn it :/ lol
The Titanium Backup just hangs...can i get the odex and apk from someone? I'd like to try something.
TIA
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I assure you I've tried that multiple times, check the threads I posted earlier.
I had the same issue - had to boot into recovery and reset. Now everything's fine.
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I had the same issue - had to boot into recovery and reset. Now everything's fine.
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Did you uninstall the apps or just freeze them?
Having a similar issue wherein when I try to "show only contacts with a phone number" I get a force close as well. I did backup/uninstall Yahoo authenticator, so I assume this is the issue as well.
I already can't wait for just a clean GB rom. So much of the bloatware on this phone seems tied in to the OS in weird ways.
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I had the same issue - had to boot into recovery and reset. Now everything's fine.
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That didn't work for me :/
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I was able to restore Yahoo Contacts and Authenticator, still having FC issues
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I was able to restore Yahoo Contacts and Authenticator, still having FC issues
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Woah, how did you restore them? Are you sure they actually installed, or did you just move the app into system/app?
I fixed it! Thank god!
I FIXED IT!!!!
I had ALSO removed the blur_yahoo.apk from the list as well as AdService.apk along with the dreaded YahooContacts.apk.
I DID move them all back and changed the permissions for the YahooContacts.apk.
After much screwing around with the dalvik-cache, trying to replace the file correctly, rename things, name the yahoo contacts thing correctly, I finally did a full system reset from the bootloader and lo and behold NOTHING.
It fixed NOTHING.
Contacts still broken.
I logged back in to the phone and the damn thing still wouldn't work. I then opened the apps folder to prepare to move everything back and change it all back to stock so I can unroot and prep to take it in to VZW...I noticed the permissions for the other blur_***.apk's were still set incorrectly...specifically yahoo...I replaced all of the .apk files from backups along with their .odex files, but I neglected to correct the OTHER permissions. I fixed the other permissions, tried, still no dice...I rebooted and then BAM!!! IT WORKED! CONTACTS COMES UP NOW!
I AM SO DAMN EXCITED!
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I FIXED IT!!!!
I had ALSO removed the blur_yahoo.apk from the list as well as AdService.apk along with the dreaded YahooContacts.apk.
I DID move them all back and changed the permissions for the YahooContacts.apk.
After much screwing around with the dalvik-cache, trying to replace the file correctly, rename things, name the yahoo contacts thing correctly, I finally did a full system reset from the bootloader and lo and behold NOTHING.
It fixed NOTHING.
Contacts still broken.
I logged back in to the phone and the damn thing still wouldn't work. I then opened the apps folder to prepare to move everything back and change it all back to stock so I can unroot and prep to take it in to VZW...I noticed the permissions for the other blur_***.apk's were still set incorrectly...specifically yahoo...I replaced all of the .apk files from backups along with their .odex files, but I neglected to correct the OTHER permissions. I fixed the other permissions, tried, still no dice...I rebooted and then BAM!!! IT WORKED! CONTACTS COMES UP NOW!
I AM SO DAMN EXCITED!
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Great news man! Can you post a copy of blur_yahoo.apk, its .odex, and maybe the .odex for the Yahoo Contacts app? I already have the Yahoo Contacts app so I should be good there. I am very eager to try this fix on my phone. Once again good work!
Forgot to post...here is the fix, restore these files and set correct permission, reboot and presto Contacts fixed
Sorry, just got around to checking this now. Glad to see the community got a fix in place. I hope some of my information came in handy for someone or maybe even contributed to constructing a fix.
Glad to hear this issue is resolved! Damn Yahoo app...why is this tied into Contacts at all?
now my com.android.calendar FC when I try to add an event, it worked before.
What am I missing now? :/ lol one thing fixes and another breaks...under settings...applications...all there is a service called Calendar Service and shows up as 0.00B, I need to know what this corresponds with and I may have solved my issue.
Any help appreciated
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I FIXED IT!!!!
I had ALSO removed the blur_yahoo.apk from the list as well as AdService.apk along with the dreaded YahooContacts.apk.
I DID move them all back and changed the permissions for the YahooContacts.apk.
After much screwing around with the dalvik-cache, trying to replace the file correctly, rename things, name the yahoo contacts thing correctly, I finally did a full system reset from the bootloader and lo and behold NOTHING.
It fixed NOTHING.
Contacts still broken.
I logged back in to the phone and the damn thing still wouldn't work. I then opened the apps folder to prepare to move everything back and change it all back to stock so I can unroot and prep to take it in to VZW...I noticed the permissions for the other blur_***.apk's were still set incorrectly...specifically yahoo...I replaced all of the .apk files from backups along with their .odex files, but I neglected to correct the OTHER permissions. I fixed the other permissions, tried, still no dice...I rebooted and then BAM!!! IT WORKED! CONTACTS COMES UP NOW!
I AM SO DAMN EXCITED!
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Complete noob here, can you elaborate on how to do this? I downloaded the zip pak... step 2?
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
I deleted all the bloat on my Note 3 but I must have uninstalled a couple I should'nt have. Is there a kind soul out there that would share their apk files so I can restore the ones I'm missing?
Tenacious--M said:
I deleted all the bloat on my Note 3 but I must have uninstalled a couple I should'nt have. Is there a kind soul out there that would share their apk files so I can restore the ones I'm missing?
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Which apk's do you need?
Live wallpaper
Mobile hot spot
Settings
I'm having issues with these. Thank you!
Tenacious--M said:
Live wallpaper
Mobile hot spot
Settings
I'm having issues with these. Thank you!
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Here are settings and live wallpaper. I couldn't find the mobile hotspot apk. Any idea what it's called?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/req3nyemsma6h89/apks.rar
Thank you so much.
I'll see if I can find out. Do I just move those files into the app folder along with all the others or do I have to install them?
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Tenacious--M said:
Thank you so much.
I'll see if I can find out. Do I just move those files into the app folder along with all the others or do I have to install them?
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Try moving them into /system/app and then restart. If they don't appear in the app drawer then I guess try going into /system/app and installing the apk.
I tried both. Moved the apk and odex files into system/app and restarted. No luck.
I tried to install the apks and it goes through the install process but then says "application not installed"
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Tenacious--M said:
I tried both. Moved the apk and odex files into system/app and restarted. No luck.
I tried to install the apks and it goes through the install process but then says "application not installed"
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Hum. I'm unsure of what to do, lol. I thought copying and pasting would work. Maybe I gave you the wrong apks. The only settings and live wallpaper apks had Sec in front of them.
No worries. I appreciate your help.
Now my settings wont work. I crashes the launcher when I try to go to settings and the icon for settings in the app drawer is gone.
Is there a way I can fix this? I've already booted into recovery wiped cache and factory reset. Didn't help. Same issue.
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No worries. I appreciate your help.
Now my settings wont work. I crashes the launcher when I try to go to settings and the icon for settings in the app drawer is gone.
Is there a way I can fix this? I've already booted into recovery wiped cache and factory reset. Didn't help. Same issue.
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Are you on MJ5?
I'm not sure. I can't get to settings.
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I'm not sure. I can't get to settings.
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Type this into the dialer.
*#12580*369#
I tried but it didn't do anything. It's like my settings aren't there.
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I tried but it didn't do anything. It's like my settings aren't there.
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Omg. Look what I've done. I apologize. D:
I guess the next step is to install KIES and plug your phone into the computer. I should surely tell you the software version. If you're still on MI9 then you have it made because an ODIN exists for that. If you're on MJ5 perhaps someone with more experience than I can chime in on how to flash stock.
How can I find out what version I have if I cant get into settings?
When moving files into /system/app, don't you have to change permissions on them to 755 after moving them to make them work?
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When moving files into /system/app, don't you have to change permissions on them to 755 after moving them to make them work?
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I completely forgot about that. You are right.
@Tenacious--M you need to change the permissions to rw-r--r--. I use root explorer to do this. At this point it may be futile but it's worth a shot.
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I completely forgot about that. You are right.
@Tenacious--M you need to change the permissions to rw-r--r--. I use root explorer to do this. At this point it may be futile but it's worth a shot.
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I was able to do that, but it wont install as I get this: "For security, your device is set to block installation of applications not obtained from google play"
I can't get into settings. Is there another way to enable this so it will work?
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I was able to do that, but it wont install as I get this: "For security, your device is set to block installation of applications not obtained from google play"
I can't get into settings. Is there another way to enable this so it will work?
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Follow these instructions exactly. no one guided you in detail.
1) Open root explorer if those apks are already in your /system/app folder, press R/W at the top and it will become R/O.
2) Now go to those files you are trying to install. Long press on them and select permissions. Then check all 3 boxes of the first row (READ) and only the 1st box of the second row (WRITE) and no boxes of the third row (EXECUTE). This will make your permissions rw-r--r-- as mentioned by the previous poster.
3) Now press the R/O at the top so it becomes R/W and reboot your device.
That's it. Your system apks will auto install themselves upon reboot. You never are supposed to press install within the system folder, which is why it wasn't working for you in the first place.
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Follow these instructions exactly. no one guided you in detail.
1) Open root explorer if those apks are already in your /system/app folder, press R/W at the top and it will become R/O.
2) Now go to those files you are trying to install. Long press on them and select permissions. Then check all 3 boxes of the first row (READ) and only the 1st box of the second row (WRITE) and no boxes of the third row (EXECUTE). This will make your permissions rw-r--r-- as mentioned by the previous poster.
3) Now press the R/O at the top so it becomes R/W and reboot your device.
That's it. Your system apks will auto install themselves upon reboot. You never are supposed to press install within the system folder, which is why it wasn't working for you in the first place.
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Ok, got em to show at rw-r-r but they didnt install on reboot. I have them copied into the system folder and then to apps. I did notice that the System folder is rwxr-xr-x. Does this matter?