I have a rooted Kindle Fire HD 7" and every google app (talk, gmail, playstore) I try to launch or any game that I try to sideload just flashes white or grey and then crashes/closes.
The only app that I can get to work is the Youtube app, but I can't login, when I try to login it just flashes a prompt and then I'm back to the app.
I've installed the GoogleServicesFramework.apk and followed other DIYs on this site to the T, and have tried every suggestion in every thread, but I am still crashing on everything. I've tried many different ways to get things to launch. I'm wondering if there is something blocking these that came out in the last few days? It looks like a silent update might have caused this?
It doesn't seem like there is a lot of current info on this site and wondering if there are other good resources, that I just can't seem to find.
did you accurately checked permissions of files after moving to system folder?
kashei said:
did you accurately checked permissions of files after moving to system folder?
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I changed the permissions to RW R- R- for Vending.apk as defined in each of the different threads. When installing all of these items do I need to copy everything to the system/apps folder? The only file that is requested to be in that folder from every walkthrough is the Vending.apk.
timbonator said:
I changed the permissions to RW R- R- for Vending.apk as defined in each of the different threads. When installing all of these items do I need to copy everything to the system/apps folder? The only file that is requested to be in that folder from every walkthrough is the Vending.apk.
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Well first im going to ask, Did you make sure to put in the googleserviceframework.apk with correct permissions in the /system/app folder?
And if so, did you do the same with the googleloginservice.apk ?
If both of these are present than, post back; but i like to check these first.
timbonator said:
I changed the permissions to RW R- R- for Vending.apk as defined in each of the different threads. When installing all of these items do I need to copy everything to the system/apps folder? The only file that is requested to be in that folder from every walkthrough is the Vending.apk.
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The only apk that needs to be installed in the system\app folder is the vending.apk. And googleloginservices.apk is not needed. Try uninstalling the googleservicesframework.apk and vending.apk then re-install. The first time I installed the vending.apk and googleservicesframework.apk everything worked perfectly. I reset my device to make backups and when I re-did the process(exactly the same way) I kept getting kicked out like you describe. I uninstalled and did it again and worked perfect again. Same thing happened with Google Movies apk. Not sure why, other than these devices were not made to run these applications and we are forcing the system to do so.
Remember not all apps you sideload are not going to work.
craby1925 said:
Well first im going to ask, Did you make sure to put in the googleserviceframework.apk with correct permissions in the /system/app folder?
And if so, did you do the same with the googleloginservice.apk ?
If both of these are present than, post back; but i like to check these first.
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No idea why none of the other DIY threads mentioned 'googleloginservice.apk', did a search for that and installed in the system/apps folder and viola everything works now. Thanks for that!
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Usually when I theme an app I move it from /data/app to /system/app and then edit the files and do an update.zip to install the themed application. However, the problem with this is that I am not informed of market updates after moving the app to /system/app. Now I know that some people just edit the apk itself and resign it and that allows it to stay in /data/app.
I tried doing this, edited an apk, resigned it and that part went well. However, then I'm confused. Do I uninstall the app that's sitting in /data/app? Do I just cut and paste the new apk into /data/app? Or do I just install the new apk using Astro or something and let it overwrite the existing one.
I tried all three and it doesn't seem to work for me. It appears like everything went ok and it tells me application installed but none of the edits I make stick. Further, I noticed that in /data/app all the apks are named com.something.something.apk, whereas if you download an edited APK from some website it's usually named Facebook.apk, or Pandora.apk, etc.
So how the heck do I do this? I know the resigning is working because I edited the "Pandora.apk" that I downloaded from another source and resigned it, but when I try to pull from my phone I get the error that it either didn't install, or it does install but no changes happen.
How do you get com.something.something.apk to become Pandora.apk or Facebook.apk and then install it directly without having to do an update.zip??
anyone have a clue?
somebody anybody haha...why do my apps disappear from the app drawer after editing the apk in /data/app??
Dude i feel your pain, i've been in the same position.
Check this out it might help:
What are you editing in the apk?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6479689&postcount=1
If your changing the name then the update can't find the apk, you cant move house but keep the same adress, you wont get your mail!!
Also if your wanting to update the edited apk, it will be overwritten by the updated version so your back to square one.
Hope this helps.
Search for apk tool, it will do what you want.
I have no problems updating or applying a theme to my phone and never have issues w/ framework-res and don't have issues with most apps. I changed the notification icon for Gmail, SMS, Googlevoice, etc., with no problems.
HOWEVER, some .apk's always seem to be corrupt when I touch them.
Example: I use MixZing as my music player and wanted to update the notification icon (play button) to match my theme. So I adb pulled the apk., changed the .png (it wasn't a .9), signed it, mounted /data as RW from within Clockwork recovery, adb pushed the .apk back and...it's broken! Doesn't show up in my app list and when I try to launch it from any file explorer it says "error launching...."
Same thing when I try to update the facebook app, tweetdeck, and Phone.apk (trying to change buttons).
What am I doing wrong? Is there different sign tools that just don't work right?
Did you use APK Manager? Try installing it normally on your phone instead of pushing it in recovery. What happens?
ilangoadigal said:
Did you use APK Manager? Try installing it normally on your phone instead of pushing it in recovery. What happens?
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No. But I did try Root Explorer w/ same results. And Root Explorer allows you to mount folders as R/W and set permissions..
typeadam said:
No. But I did try Root Explorer w/ same results. And Root Explorer allows you to mount folders as R/W and set permissions..
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Try uninstalling it before installing/pushing it (But installing it should work).
typeadam said:
No. But I did try Root Explorer w/ same results. And Root Explorer allows you to mount folders as R/W and set permissions..
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APK Manager is something you use on your computer, not your phone. I posted a guide here, see if it helps you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8450650&postcount=25
Some edited .9 pngs work even without patching it, but most needs to be patched for the app to properly work. .9 pngs are very tricky.
In addition to the above posted suggestion, also try searching the forum on how .9 pngs work and how to patch them. Might be useful for you in the future.
Okay, I rooted and deleted apps before there was a recovery. Now I want to put the apps back on before recovery and backup. I'd like to have these apps on my phone should I need to return the phone. Problem is, I deleted "Guided Tours" and "News" and I have no idea where to find these apps. Everything else is on my phone. Any suggestions?
Go use the sbf or what ever its called now. Flash Your phone then reroot then do what You need to do.
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knitpurlgurl said:
Okay, I rooted and deleted apps before there was a recovery. Now I want to put the apps back on before recovery and backup. I'd like to have these apps on my phone should I need to return the phone. Problem is, I deleted "Guided Tours" and "News" and I have no idea where to find these apps. Everything else is on my phone. Any suggestions?
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Here are the files you wanted. They are in zip format and have the corresponding .odex files. Place these in your /system/app folder and be sure to to change the permissions to rw-r-r-- on each file.
knitpurlgurl said:
Okay, I rooted and deleted apps before there was a recovery. Now I want to put the apps back on before recovery and backup. I'd like to have these apps on my phone should I need to return the phone. Problem is, I deleted "Guided Tours" and "News" and I have no idea where to find these apps. Everything else is on my phone. Any suggestions?
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Just run the FXZ(Formerly SBF) if you want to install an OTA, if/when one comes out. No need to get your apps back just to make a stock backup. The FXZ gets you back to stock.
Terri M said:
Here are the files you wanted. They are in zip format and have the corresponding .odex files. Place these in your /system/app folder and be sure to to change the permissions to rw-r-r-- on each file.
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I have both zip files in /system/app - do I extract these here and install? When I clicked on permissions - I changed it to - Owner: write, Group: read, Others: read. Is that correct?
Right now what I see in my /system/app is GuidedTours.apk and NewsWidget.apk. I don't see any ODEX files
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I have both zip files in /system/app - do I extract these here and install? When I clicked on permissions - I changed it to - Owner: write, Group: read, Others: read. Is that correct?
Right now what I see in my /system/app is GuidedTours.apk and NewsWidget.apk. I don't see any ODEX files
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Unzip this to /system/app then change permissions.
XDA doesn't allow .odex files to be upload - says unknown file type.
This might come in handy for you. It's my /system/app dump all apks and.odex files from stock bionic.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16326094/bionic apks.rar
Hey Guys,
Asus just came out with a new writing app for their transformer (I believe?)
has anyone attempted to pull the apks and necessary's .so's in order to see if it works on the xoom?? If not, would anyone be willing to pull them so I can give it a try
trying to turn my xoom into a fully functioning school machinnneee
Thanks in advance
feel free to PM me if need be
Could i get a link that you say?
im looking for a link myself
anyone any luck with this yet?
I know it's the long way round, but you could probably extract it from this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1283081
So I gave it a try and it worked. Just drop the apk into /system/app/ set the permissions and reboot.
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I know it's the long way round, but you could probably extract it from this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1283081
Or here, the system dump
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281059
So I gave it a try and it worked. Just drop the apk into /system/app/ set the permissions and reboot.
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Whoa thanks! I also pulled out a few other apks that work great.
qubit76 said:
I know it's the long way round, but you could probably extract it from this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1283081
Or here, the system dump
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281059
So I gave it a try and it worked. Just drop the apk into /system/app/ set the permissions and reboot.
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Would you please tell me how to set permission to install?
tritran18518 said:
Would you please tell me how to set permission to install?
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Im assuming you have a file manager installed (Root Explorer, Es File Explorer)
You have to long press the app, after moving into proper folder /sysstem/app/ and set the same permissions as the others (I cant remember which ones they are exactly but you will be able to tell once in the file system).
tincbtrar said:
Im assuming you have a file manager installed (Root Explorer, Es File Explorer)
You have to long press the app, after moving into proper folder /sysstem/app/ and set the same permissions as the others (I cant remember which ones they are exactly but you will be able to tell once in the file system).
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I already did that, but no luck. Still can't install. Its size is 8.2mb ,isnt it?
can someone post the apk here. Greatly appreciated
tritran18518 said:
I already did that, but no luck. Still can't install. Its size is 8.2mb ,isnt it?
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Did you move the .odex file too and set permissions?
Attached the file here just in case
Hopefully someone can help me here, I followed the links and after a few attempt's of being told too much traffic I was able to download the system dump, I Extracted on my PC moved the email widget and the supernote APK's to the internal storage of the zoom, then I use Astro to install them it starts the process but if fails I get an error message saying file not installed, what do I need to do so this installs ? and where do I put the ODEX file ? and how do I sign them ?
thanks
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Hopefully someone can help me here, I followed the links and after a few attempt's of being told too much traffic I was able to download the system dump, I Extracted on my PC moved the email widget and the supernote APK's to the internal storage of the zoom, then I use Astro to install them it starts the process but if fails I get an error message saying file not installed, what do I need to do so this installs ? and where do I put the ODEX file ? and how do I sign them ?
thanks
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You didnt follow the instructions. You shouldnt be trying to install anything because the .apk's are not signed.
However, if you move supernote.apk and supernote.odex into system/app and set proper permissions and then reboot it will work.
still cant install this app. I move both supernote.apk and supernote.odex to system/app. try to set permission in many different ways, but this app still not be installed. i guess i give up.
tritran18518 said:
still cant install this app. I move both supernote.apk and supernote.odex to system/app. try to set permission in many different ways, but this app still not be installed. i guess i give up.
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Are you setting the permissions exactly the same as all other apps in system/app and are you rebooting?
I cant remember which set worked for me - I downloaded the Dump and the ROM but I know one didnt work.
Try both.
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Are you setting the permissions exactly the same as all other apps in system/app and are you rebooting?
I cant remember which set worked for me - I downloaded the Dump and the ROM but I know one didnt work.
Try both.
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Yes, there are two types of permission: rw-rw-rw and rw-r-r. I alredy tried and reboot but still didnt work. I download the dump image. Trying down the Rom now.
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Ok. Using the .apk from the ROM, i got the app installed but FC upon opening.
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finally, got the app working.
+ get the app from ROM link, not the dump link
+ copy supernote.apk to sytem/app
+ using root explorer/es file explorer, set permission : read-write for user-group-and other (rw-rw-rw).
+ reboot
Can someone please save everyone a lot of trouble and post the .apk from the ROM?
here is the link for the app: http://www.multiupload.com/GX9O2CTQ1W
finally, got the app working.
+ get the app from ROM link, not the dump link
+ copy supernote.apk to sytem/app
+ using root explorer/es file explorer, set permission : read-write for user-group-and other (rw-rw-rw).
+ reboot
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There is another app from market with is similar to this Supernote app in term of UI and Funtions call FreeNote. You guys might want to check it out.
I signed the apk.. it works on my Galaxy Tab 10.1
no need to root - just install
http://goo.gl/ciSZH
Thanks!
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justvinz said:
I signed the apk.. it works on my Galaxy Tab 10.1
no need to root - just install
http://goo.gl/ciSZH
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How do you sign the apk? Thanks.
I have canned a lot of apk's recently.
Now I notice when my wifi scans it won't show any networks/SSID's. But if I manually enter one, it will connect.
Any ideas? It may not be related to the apk's I don't know
An apk file is an installation file - it installs an app. Once the app is installed you can delete the apk. So I doubt one has anything to do with the other.
Rukbat said:
An apk file is an installation file - it installs an app. Once the app is installed you can delete the apk. So I doubt one has anything to do with the other.
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Isn't the apk and the program one in the same? If you remove an apk from browsing with root explorer it will remove the program off your phone.
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wdkingery said:
I have canned a lot of apk's recently.
Now I notice when my wifi scans it won't show any networks/SSID's. But if I manually enter one, it will connect.
Any ideas? It may not be related to the apk's I don't know
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run a factory reset. simple as that.
pham818 said:
run a factory reset. simple as that.
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When you delete a system apk it deletes it from recovery as well.
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Agent said:
When you delete a system apk it deletes it from recovery as well.
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I know. I know in the long run I may be boned, as I have no hard reset basically. I would how it will end..
wdkingery said:
I have canned a lot of apk's recently.
Now I notice when my wifi scans it won't show any networks/SSID's. But if I manually enter one, it will connect.
Any ideas? It may not be related to the apk's I don't know
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Download UrDroid from the development section. Open the zip and goto /system/app and copy them to your SDcard into a folder (so you don't clutter the root of your storage)
Reboot into safe strap
Click on mount
Select /system
Back out
Goto advanced
Select file manager
navigate to the folder on your SDCard
Copy them into your /system/app folder
When your done fix permissions and reboot
If your nice, pm me and I will make you a flashable zip
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Is there a way to accomplish this without safestrap? That's the only step of your process I don't have
wdkingery said:
Is there a way to accomplish this without safestrap? That's the only step of your process I don't have
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Not for it to be right. But safe strap is uninstallable.
if you're already rooted then you can run safestrap
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Isn't the apk and the program one in the same? If you remove an apk from browsing with root explorer it will remove the program off your phone.
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If that were the case, I'd have very few apps on my phone. I always delete the apk file (as soon as I back it up to my normal backup locations, which are on devices other than the phone).
An apk is actually a zip file with a different extension. (Rename it .zip and open it in Winzip - you'll see.) It's an installer. Once the app has been installed you no longer need the installer.
If you've deleted apk files and had your apps disappear, you're doing something in addition to removing the apk files. (I normally put apk files on the root of my external SD card, so I don't need a rooted program to delete them.)
wdkingery said:
Is there a way to accomplish this without safestrap? That's the only step of your process I don't have
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I've added/deleted/modified files in /system/app with just root file explorer, back before safestrap existed for the N3 - you do not need safestrap to fiddle with /system/app - you can do it with root file explorer (remember to set the permissions correctly - 644 iirc).