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Let me apologize first of all as I come from 5 years of using Windows Mobile knwoing what I am doing (cooking ROMs included) and now just got my Galaxy /Android a couple weeks ago and am blank at all of it.
After messing up with some system files and (useless) stock applications (like I removed stk.apk and other stuff) I decided to do a full hardware reset as the phone started getting random crashes.
But after the full reset things only got dramatically worse. I quickly realized all the missing system apps are still missing (I thought they'd be "restored") and basically nothing works, just crashes one after the next, cant use anything.
So, a hardware system reset on the galaxy, doesnt really reset anything except user installed apps and settings... amazing
Can someone please tell me (the idiot here, I know) how to do a real full restore where all system files, all missing files and positively everything gets back in the Tab as it was originally?
What a flippin' nightmare... Thanks in advance very much!
deletion of Stk.apk causes FC's in phone and acore.
if you don't have a backup of this apk, download a rom (like Modaco or Overcome),
open with winzip and extract the Stk.zpk from system/app and push it to /system/app on your Tab using adb (remember set the permissions to 644 after push).
A hardreset NO restores deletions on /system
Note: Other files that are not deleteable in /system/app are: Browser.apk, Email.apk, TouchWiz30Launcher.apk and TwWallpaperChooser.apk
Note (2): For your convenience, i attach the Stk.apk file from Overcome-1.1.3. Try it
Note (3): In order to restore ALL system data and apps, you need to restore a full rom.
bartito said:
deletion of Stk.apk causes FC's in phone and acore.
if you don't have a backup of this apk, download a rom (like Modaco or Overcome),
open with winzip and extract the Stk.zpk from system/app and push it to /system/app on your Tab using adb (remember set the permissions to 644 after push).
A hardreset NO restores deletions on /system
Note: Other files that are not deleteable in /system/app are: Browser.apk, Email.apk, TouchWiz30Launcher.apk and TwWallpaperChooser.apk
Note (2): For your convenience, i attach the Stk.apk file from Overcome-1.1.3. Try it
Note (3): In order to restore ALL system data and apps, you need to restore a full rom.
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OK, first of all a big thanks for both file and info. Aside from the Stk.apk, the biggest thing that made me run into problems was trying to update my Contacts.apk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=907399
things didnt work out for me and even after restoring the original files (Contacts.apk and Contacts.odex) nothing really worked again, reason for wich I tried a system reset.
Now, do I need to re-root the Tab or its still rooted, and can I perform the operations easily with Root Explorer like I did before? You mentioned to use adb and set permissions to 644 after push but, sorry again for the ignorance, I have no clue what adb is nor what/how to set permissions. Pathetic to be ignorant huh?
My last 2 questions are, where could I find the original Contacts.apk and Contacts.odex and if needed a full ROM to do a total restore?... hopefully I wont need to get to that point?...
Thanks a million again.
hi,
try to download overcome-1.1.3, and extract all the deleted apk's from system/app directory. push into the /system/app in your tab.
the apk's of overcome are deodexed (you don't need the .odex files). after that, wipe your data/cache and reboot.
if this don't works, try with roto rom
bartito said:
hi,
try to download overcome-1.1.3, and extract all the deleted apk's from system/app directory. push into the /system/app in your tab.
the apk's of overcome are deodexed (you don't need the .odex files). after that, wipe your data/cache and reboot.
if this don't works, try with roto rom
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Hmmmm thanks again but I think Im beyond all this. I dont have a file manager on my system, just realized I deleted the useless stock one and had repalced it with Root Explorer and ES File Explorer. I have them on my External SD Card to install them again but withou a file manager or an app installer cant get to them. And I tried download an app installer from the Market and get Framework errors non-stop and downloads do not initialize... I think Im beyond a quick fix... how do I get my hands on a stock full ROM to restore everything... and how? What a nightmare... gotta tell you, I love Windows Mobile... I love it... never ran into anything like this in the past 5 years of using it... never...
Thanks again!
use "adb" in order to access to your tab from your desktop pc.
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use "adb" in order to access to your tab from your desktop pc.
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Cant. Dont even know if I need Kies installed or not (I did have it installed) but adb just asks me to connect the phone and thats it... its connected aready... this is desperating...
OK I did manage to connect with adb but, how to I install applications? I can navigate to my SD card where I have ES File Explorer and Root Explorer but dont seem to be able to install them... Also if i try to copy Stk.apk I get immediately an failute message... this is crazy...
OK so I managed to install ES File Explorer and Root Explorer with adb... crazy process. It seems my phone is still rooted after the reset. From the phone I copied Stk.apk back to /system/apps where it was before deleted.
But needless to say nothing got fixed... not sure if Stk.apk is now "actually" installed or just there in the folder. But still nothing works and crashes every 10 seconds... logs provider, dialer, phone, framework, contacts... its all a firework of crashes...
Given that you've hard reset your device already, you are pretty much wasting your time trying to "fix" what you broke by messing with /system, and you should really just flash another ROM.
My suggestion would be to follow the advice on this thread.
Regards,
Dave
Yeap, that what i did and it was succesfull. My only issue is that Id like to convert my Tab's file system to ext4 to improve speed and performance and then update to the 1.4Ghz OC Kernel. I have no idea how to do those 2 things... actually Im not sure I understand the difference between a ROM and a Kernel... I assume a Kernel is part of the engine of the ROM itself but I have no idea how to perform the update. I read countless threads and its all scattered info without finding one straight to the point guide on how to do it...
Thanks again
VeEuzUKY said:
Yeap, that what i did and it was succesfull. My only issue is that Id like to convert my Tab's file system to ext4 to improve speed and performance and then update to the 1.4Ghz OC Kernel. I have no idea how to do those 2 things... actually Im not sure I understand the difference between a ROM and a Kernel... I assume a Kernel is part of the engine of the ROM itself but I have no idea how to perform the update. I read countless threads and its all scattered info without finding one straight to the point guide on how to do it...
Thanks again
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Part of your problem is that you are trying to run before you can walk! Your experience with WinMo is of pretty much no use to you in the Linux/Android world, and until you get a better handle of how everything hands together you are always going to feel a little lost.
Personally, since your device is now up and running again, I'd suggest that you hold off doing anything else for while, until you get a chance to catch up with some of the basics. Once you are a little more familiar, you can then start with something simple like flashing the MoDaCo kernel (instructions here) to support EXT4, and to give you access to ClockworkMod recovery.
IMO, whilst EXT4 and O/C kernels will give you a performance boost, they are not as noticeable as jumping from a shipping ROM to one of the JMx development builds that Samsung has put out. If you are running JMI, you should already be feeling that the device has got much snappier.
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
Part of your problem is that you are trying to run before you can walk! Your experience with WinMo is of pretty much no use to you in the Linux/Android world, and until you get a better handle of how everything hands together you are always going to feel a little lost.
Personally, since your device is now up and running again, I'd suggest that you hold off doing anything else for while, until you get a chance to catch up with some of the basics. Once you are a little more familiar, you can then start with something simple like flashing the MoDaCo kernel (instructions here) to support EXT4, and to give you access to ClockworkMod recovery.
IMO, whilst EXT4 and O/C kernels will give you a performance boost, they are not as noticeable as jumping from a shipping ROM to one of the JMx development builds that Samsung has put out. If you are running JMI, you should already be feeling that the device has got much snappier.
Regards,
Dave
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Yes Dave you are right, right and right again!!! Thank you for the wisdom and advice!!!
The main thing I have understood with today's messy experience was that the actual ROM files are never deleted or damaged as long as you dont access them via a rooted tool and start deleting them. Now I understand that Titanium Backup, Sprint Backup (my favorite), My Backup Pro and others, only back-up and restore what the user installs on top of the ROM itself. So a full "reset" wipes all that data but leaves the ROM files as they always were. If they got damaged in the process, they'll still be damaged till a a full ROM restores all system data, now I get it.
What I still dont get is the issue of bakcing up and restoring. In Windows Mobile, a toll like SPB Backup has a simple option called FULL BACKUP and that backs-up everything on top of the ROM and then restores everything after a full reset on top of the ROM again like it was before. The problem I have with apps like Titanium Backup, Sprint Backup, My Backup Pro, etc... is that there is not a "BACKUP ALL" option... one has to backup "data", "settings", "apps" and I always feel stuff will be left behind and then not restored.
Till I find an app or way to do a simple one-click "backup everything" and then "restore evertything" I always feel vulnerable to changes I make to the Tab that may get it unstable or corrupt and then not being able to be restored properly without a full ROM Flash and then re-installing all from scratch.
With WinMo, I could do all sorts of crazy experiments and tweaking and after that, a registry restore or back-up restore would bring me back my phone to exactly like it was with all my stuff and configuration in a matter of seconds or minutes. Thats what I need to find out with this Tab/Android and then Im ready to be able to explore messing up with this knowing I can always easily go back within minutes to the state I had before with all my apps and settings.
This is what I need to learn next how to do! Trampoline without a safety net is not a good idea. Ive alwways loved WinMo for the ease of backing up and restoring whatever I was doing on my handsets withjout ever worrying to put myself at risk to loose it all. I need to learn this on Android and its definitely more intricate!
just put sdcard into your samsung tab and flash modaco kernel amd it will automatically covert to ext4, after that you can flash the 1.4ghz kernel you wanted.
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instechgainza said:
just put sdcard into your samsung tab and flash modaco kernel amd it will automatically covert to ext4, after that you can flash the 1.4ghz kernel you wanted.
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Sorry, I cant follow you. I put an SD card in and flash modaco kernel? What files do I put on the sd card for this effect?...
VeEuzUKY said:
Sorry, I cant follow you. I put an SD card in and flash modaco kernel? What files do I put on the sd card for this effect?...
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no...you need a kernel to flash via odin, you need sdcard mounted so that it will backup all files automatically while converting to ext4..head over to modaco kernel section amd follow the instruction.
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no...you need a kernel to flash via odin, you need sdcard mounted so that it will backup all files automatically while converting to ext4..head over to modaco kernel section amd follow the instruction.
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Where is the modaco kernel section you refer to? I can search for hours and find zilch... these blogs are endless...
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What I still dont get is the issue of bakcing up and restoring. In Windows Mobile, a toll like SPB Backup has a simple option called FULL BACKUP and that backs-up everything on top of the ROM and then restores everything after a full reset on top of the ROM again like it was before. The problem I have with apps like Titanium Backup, Sprint Backup, My Backup Pro, etc... is that there is not a "BACKUP ALL" option... one has to backup "data", "settings", "apps" and I always feel stuff will be left behind and then not restored.
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What you want is a Nandroid backup, which you can only make from a recovery image like Clockworkmod recovery.
Essentially, this does exactly what you want, but you need to flash a new kernel (e.g. the MoDaCo kernel) which supports Clockwordmod.
Regards,
Dave
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deletion of Stk.apk causes FC's in phone and acore.
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i beg to differ about stk.apk fc's your phone. that's the first thing i delete when removing system apps with no fc's
refer to this link about having a bare bones system. stk.apk is for management of multiple sim cards
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Barebones
b0ricuaguerrero said:
i beg to differ about stk.apk fc's your phone. that's the first thing i delete when removing system apps with no fc's
refer to this link about having a bare bones system. stk.apk is for management of multiple sim cards
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Barebones
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When I delete stk.apk (for me useless useless useless) the first thing that happens immediately is that when I hang-up on a call made or received, the Tab vibrates then freezes for about 5 seconds then tells me the phone application has crashed. I tried this with 2 ROMs now as a test and its guaranteed. More even, if you use a program like SYSTEM APP REMOVER you can emulate the removal of an app by disabling it... it only takes me to disable STK and a reboot for the phone not to work. cant get rid of it, that simple
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!
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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.
New Version
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
can anyone please explain me how to pack all apps in one file..so that i can install it everytime i flash any nightly and dont have to install individually..like gapps,setcpu all in one..thanks
So this is the link..those who want can go thru his process..after searching for lot of tym this s what i got..rying it..nd will post the result..
http://www.londatiga.net/it/how-to-create-android-update-zip-package/
You can make a backup of your applications the system partition and then install them through ADB, using the switch for automatic installation.
or simply make a backup with titanium backup =)
You may also use File Expert. It is free less invasive then Titanium Backup.
File Expert can backup all Your apps and then restore. You should only tick "silent install" in settings.
in other thread i read a guy mentioned that he packed all his apps together along with gapps and installs it from erecovery..that is much easier..and the whole point of it is that i dont want to install any software and just want it to b packed in one..i dnt want to instal even titanium backup also after flashin ..trust me i flash almost daily from skang to cm7 n20 to nova n wat not..i just luv doin that..plz help i want a rar,tar,kdz i dnt know watever format it may become..i just want it to b flashed from erecovery ..
thanks for suggesting titanium and file explorer but that is smething i dnt want..
Copy the .apk and files you want to be installed in the .zip archive using store as archiving mode, before flashing CM7.
Be carefull to the paths.
Example: favorite_ringtone.ogg goes to system\media\audio\ringtones)
This way I managed to integrate CM7 with my desired apps (ex: changed Rommanager with RomManager premium, ADW with ADW EX), Nova Kernel, stock ringtones and media files, custom bootanimation etc.....
Then flash it, as usual, with CWM in recovery.
Regarding strictly to what you asked, search forum and internet about making a update.zip. I searched myself, downloaded a few files, but I got lazy....
Anyway, keep us posted about your project.
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Copy the .apk and files you want to be installed in the .zip archive using store as archiving mode, before flashing CM7.
Be carefull to the paths.
Example: favorite_ringtone.ogg goes to system\media\audio\ringtones)
This way I managed to integrate CM7 with my desired apps (ex: changed Rommanager with RomManager premium, ADW with ADW EX), Nova Kernel, stock ringtones and media files, custom bootanimation etc.....
Then flash it, as usual, with CWM in recovery.
Regarding strictly to what you asked, search forum and internet about making a update.zip. I searched myself, downloaded a few files, but I got lazy....
Anyway, keep us posted about your project.
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So i just need too adding the apks and other files to the cm7 zip file in corresponding folder? How about that file permissions? Will they automatically set?
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rgabi88 said:
Copy the .apk and files you want to be installed in the .zip archive using store as archiving mode, before flashing CM7.
Be carefull to the paths.
Example: favorite_ringtone.ogg goes to system\media\audio\ringtones)
This way I managed to integrate CM7 with my desired apps (ex: changed Rommanager with RomManager premium, ADW with ADW EX), Nova Kernel, stock ringtones and media files, custom bootanimation etc.....
Then flash it, as usual, with CWM in recovery.
Regarding strictly to what you asked, search forum and internet about making a update.zip. I searched myself, downloaded a few files, but I got lazy....
Anyway, keep us posted about your project.
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This is the way to do it. I have a custom zip too replacing most apps, boot animation, etc. Even libs, modules, etc.
If only apps that you want to add, you can modify the (google addon) gapps zip.
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So i just need too adding the apks and other files to the cm7 zip file in corresponding folder? How about that file permissions? Will they automatically set?
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You can also try replacing framework-res there. AFAIK, permissions are taken care of once flashed.
And also the gnote lib that you mentioned. I took the lib and modules of nova kernel once, and they all worked. Even the nova script in terminal worked. Minus the governors. All files in the folder of nova kernel I injected it to the nightly #20
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So i just need too adding the apks and other files to the cm7 zip file in corresponding folder? How about that file permissions? Will they automatically set?
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as i edited my post...you have to sign i guess and also certificates are needed..its very complicated..i hope some devs and you senior members can explain in simple language
venky77 said:
as i edited my post...you have to sign i guess and also certificates are needed..its very complicated..i hope some devs and you senior members can explain in simple language
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dear venky77
hope this can help you
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732957
cuprum12 said:
dear venky77
hope this can help you
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732957
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thankyou that shuold work i guess..have my exams will definately try if after that..will let you all know ..thanks.
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.
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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.
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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
Hey Guys I have finally fixed the fingerprint bug found in all the official S7 marshmallow,To use the fingerprint you must install C locker free version from the playstore...The rom takes about 10-15 minutes to optimize,do a clean flash...if your phone does not boot even after that,remove the battery and restart your device,when the bootanimation appears press and hold down the volume - button to try putting it into safe mode and you device will boot up just fine....
https://mega.nz/#!X81khIyQ!puPOTaW0eaiH9l0nxnk87dAtjF_awFKoxY1BAYfiROs
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Hi everyone,So I have uploaded the files on Mega to manually fix the Fingerprint
https://mega.nz/#!rtMT3C7a!hJVcWlgNJjTIlTinOjgHcdjvhOyhTcq9seERa8Wo3z4
The Video Tutorial is on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMWe5T5DSgU
The Files Rar file contains two sub folders,
App and Priv-app
Place the folders in the folder App in System/App of your phone
Place the folders in the folder Priv-app in System/Priv-app
Also Set the Permission Octals for the Folders to 0755
and the octal to Apk or other files inside the Folders to 0644
These are the files I have replaced inside the Rom,If anyone is willing to make a flashable zip for these files,your welcome,But I don't think it will work if you are using your rom right now,It will cause the settings app to crash upon opening it....So A flashable zip and a Clean flash is Neccessay.....as for the lockscreen app,Use the C locker app attached below,It the pro version with license provoke disabled....
Cab you write the steps please? It would be far better, so anyone who see the steps can figure out something wrong in order to fix fingerprint
JellyRoll-96 said:
Cab you write the steps please? It would be far better, so anyone who see the steps can figure out something wrong in order to fix fingerprint
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Well it's quiet lenghty....
syedmuaaz87 said:
Well it's quiet lenghty....
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Please share the procedure, your way is unusual.
30-35min for actually doing it is less than
backing up my rom,
restoring yours and
restoring my data over it...
Besides I use philz touch recovery, not TWRP...
So you understand the silence here...
But I really hope it is working! :fingers-crossed:
or1m said:
Please share the procedure, your way is unusual.
30-35min for actually doing it is less than
backing up my rom,
restoring yours and
restoring my data over it...
Besides I use philz touch recovery, not TWRP...
So you understand the silence here...
But I really hope it is working! :fingers-crossed:
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No don't restore your data after restoring my backup....And well It requires a dirty flash of the insanity rom over the stock rom and the app optimization takes about 20 to 25 minutes for both the roms because first you must be on pure stock which has been factory reset,than add you're fingerprints and enable C locker or Cmlocker in services and set screen lock to none,after that dirty flash insanity rom over it,after it optimizes and boots up you will end up on your boot screen with a message stating settings,music,clock and google partner setup have stopped working,after that you have to open up root explorer and replace a couple system files with the stock rom files,these include Settingprovider,Secsettings,health service and clock package in the System/Priv-app directory and set the correct permissions and also renaming these files as the orignal ones,after that you have to place the settingsmaps and settingssearchprovidor folder in system/app and set correct permissions for them,After that reboot and let these apps optimize....Voila your done,your settings app will start working and you will be able to add fingerprints but you can not use them on the stock lockscreen because of the bug in the System ui stated in the Post....that is why you have to use cm locker or c locker and you have to download them and enable then while you are on stock because the settings app crashes on certain toggles while it is on insanity rom....Here is the Tutorial,Happy?
syedmuaaz87 said:
...l,Happy?
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well, maybe; I had once dirty flashed insanity over stock,
I could use fingerprint in apps, but could not change the fingerprints in settings (FCs) nor lockscreen, obviously.
So I am not scared of your method,
even I think it will go through the process with my data left intact,
cause I am on (almost) stock now.
I like Insanity a lot, but fingerprint is a real deal-breaker to me.
according to your steps, you could create flashable zip with those stock (original) apps.
you know, permissions, replacement of files etc.. it is easier that way..
thx
@syedmuaaz87
I need the Fix without all this backup , pls shear the fix only
or1m said:
well, maybe; I had once dirty flashed insanity over stock,
I could use fingerprint in apps, but could not change the fingerprints in settings (FCs) nor lockscreen, obviously.
So I am not scared of your method,
even I think it will go through the process with my data left intact,
cause I am on (almost) stock now.
I like Insanity a lot, but fingerprint is a real deal-breaker to me.
according to your steps, you could create flashable zip with those stock (original) apps.
you know, permissions, replacement of files etc.. it is easier that way..
thx
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No i don't think it will work because there is a reason we start from the stock rom and add fingerprints on stock rom,If we start clean on insanity and replace the settings app with the stock one and reboot,the settings app does not work at all,I don't know the real problem here,maybe it's the cache of the stock settings app or maybe something else,the devs know better....Hope they fix it permanently....
salah eltony said:
@syedmuaaz87
I need the Fix without all this backup , pls shear the fix only
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I've shared the whole procedure,try it out yourself....I shared this backup to make things easy for you guys....
This file 1.64 gega
Why ???
Is this the rom and the fix
The rom only 986 mega
I am sorry but i dont know how to insall this
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I do not understand anything, so difficult is it to make a zip so that we can to flash?
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Macamoca said:
This file 1.64 gega
Why ???
Is this the rom and the fix
The rom only 986 mega
I am sorry but i dont know how to insall this
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It also contains the data which neccessary to fix the Fingerprint scanner....Extract it and place the twrp folder in the internal storage of the device and restore,Do no restore your own backup or even data after restoring this backup,the fix might not work if you do so....
Frankiii said:
I do not understand anything, so difficult is it to make a zip so that we can to flash?
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whats difficult?Just extract the TWRP folder and place it in the Internal or external storage,boot in to twrp and restore back up from there,It will ask you for a password,the password is qwerty09....
syedmuaaz87 said:
No i don't think it will work because there is a reason we start from the stock rom and add fingerprints on stock rom,If we start clean on insanity and replace the settings app with the stock one and reboot,the settings app does not work at all,I don't know the real problem here,maybe it's the cache of the stock settings app or maybe something else,the devs know better....Hope they fix it permanently....
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I see, but I cannot live without my data, so I will try...
But again, when I replace SecSetting, I will loose a s7 charm and settings, right?
or1m said:
I see, but I cannot live without my data, so I will try...
But again, when I replace SecSetting, I will loose a s7 charm and settings, right?
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Don't worry the settings app can be themed using themes...
syedmuaaz87 said:
I've shared the whole procedure,try it out yourself....I shared this backup to make things easy for you guys....
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It will be easy to us if u gives me only the fix , i cant download all this backup , i have bad internet here , for everything thanx for ur hard work
Shoud i make full wipe before restore ?
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Anyone tried it?I've got good news^I have finally made a rom with the modified settings,just flash in,0.99gb size...i will start uploading in a few hours....
OMG.. .simply setups. Extract the zip to SD card. After in recovery restore the rom... Simply.
nunofgrd said:
OMG.. .simply setups. Extract the zip to SD card. After in recovery restore the rom... Simply.
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Shoud i make full wipe before the restore
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