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[Q] How to install an apk into system/app?

I am using rooted JVU firmware and would like to install ICS keyboard to my system/app.
I used Root Explorer to copy the apk file into the directory and did a reboot, and the keyboard appeared on my locale and text menu.
However, when I try to select the keyboard, it always return a force close.
Can anybody teach me on how to solve this issue?

There is a thread called "How to: Push apps(.apk)" - you will have to try to use the search function for that name cause I don't think I can post a link yet
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jbrt said:
There is a thread called "How to: Push apps(.apk)" - you will have to try to use the search function for that name cause I don't think I can post a link yet
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I did the search and tried the way as taught, end up having the force close issue.
Is it that not all apk can be installed onto system/app?

forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412729
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You can also try an app called "system cleanup". I'm not sure if it's on the market but there is a thread where you can dl it or you could use titanium pro
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Ics keyboard is made to work on android 4.0.x framework ported from Nexus S, ok?
As you revealed in OP you are using Sammy JVU 2.3.6 TouchWiz infected framework.
Why not try to rip out HTC keyboard and push that too while you're in the mood?

When you push an ask to system/app am I write in saying it does not deleted in factory reset..??
What about pushing to system system/media..??

When pushing an apk to system folder,u need root and there is 2 easy ways,either use a root explorer and just push it to the system/app folder or use titanium backup to revert to system app.factory reset(full wipe) doesn't wipe system apk,but everthing else is wiped..
U can also push apk to system via ADB.but a little bit of knowledge is needed

zodiaxe66 said:
When pushing an apk to system folder,u need root and there is 2 easy ways,either use a root explorer and just push it to the system/app folder or use titanium backup to revert to system app.factory reset(full wipe) doesn't wipe system apk,but everthing else is wiped..
U can also push apk to system via ADB.but a little bit of knowledge is needed
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Thanks.. What about permissions do they stay for all apk that I push..??
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Roots said:
Thanks.. What about permissions do they stay for all apk that I push..??
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check the permission of pre-installed system app and set it that way,
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permissions for apex to push to system ?
madushan92 said:
check the permission of pre-installed system app and set it that way,
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I want to push apex launcher to system, so how will i check which permissions I need to set for apex
From above quote check any system app permissions..??

Roots said:
I want to push apex launcher to system, so how will i check which permissions I need to set for apex
From above quote check any system app permissions..??
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Just match permissions to the rest of the apps

slaphead20 said:
Just match permissions to the rest of the apps
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Oh.. Thanks that has cleared up my confusion..
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[Q] S Note apk

I run Jelly Bean Rocket Rom...I accidentaly wiped data...nd lost S Note and polaris office...i have installed them again but they crash again and again.
Can anyone post a link as how to downgrade down to ICS (orginal) from Google as I am fed up with JB...or can someone post a suitable response

yash.shah said:
I run Jelly Bean Rocket Rom...I accidentaly wiped data...nd lost S Note and polaris office...i have installed them again but they crash again and again.
Can anyone post a link as how to downgrade down to ICS (orginal) from Google as I am fed up with JB...or can someone post a suitable response
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1) make sure u r on safe kernel
2) full wipe/factory reset
3) wipe cache/dalvik
4) format /system /data /preload (may not be necessary, but nothing wrong in doing)
5) flash ICS rom & then safe kernel..

Can u give a link for a safe kernel nd a ics rom.......also can u give an apk for s note and polaris office
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If you on Jelly Bean Rocket Rom you should have philz kernel which is safe.
Dont you have the Rocket Rom downloaded?
extract the following APKs and push it into
QuickSnote_Q1.apk > data/app
Snote_Q1.apk >data/app
Snote_Q1_Provider.apk > system/app
SMemo_Q1.apk > system/app
SmemoProvider_Q1.apk >system/app
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set all permissions to rw-r--r--
Or flash the RR again from recovery without wipes

Will try that....or can u just give me a link to a safe ICS rom
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First....what abt polarus office
2) whats with the permission....how so u do it
3) will me moving the files help...how to install the apk and get the shortkuts?
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for Polaris Office, try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2022051
install it as normal APK file
for the others move into its approriate folders using root explorer and correct permissions. App Icons will automatically come

How do u set permissions..and what does r and rw mean?
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Use root explorer and go to permissions and you will see what I mean

Is root explorer an app...i have rooted my note
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Are all permissions to be set in a single manner....nd i did not get the point the rw--r.....how is it done?
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nokiamodeln91 said:
for Polaris Office, try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2022051
install it as normal APK file
for the others move into its approriate folders using root explorer and correct permissions. App Icons will automatically come
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The app icons did not come
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right click on the file you added, select permissions. and the permission should be 644. root explorer is an app. to know what is 644, just check the permissions of another file in that folder. reboot and check again

[Q] Software buttons?

Is there any way how I can disable my 3 physical buttons, and trade them for 3 software buttons?

Please be more specific, at least tell us what ROM you're using...

luuk.vandeven said:
Is there any way how I can disable my 3 physical buttons, and trade them for 3 software buttons?
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i think someone was able to do this by adding a code to the build.prop.

BlackDuty said:
Please be more specific, at least tell us what ROM you're using...
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I'm running on cyanogenmod 10.1 nighty so android 4.2.2

a month ago I search for the screen buttons and there are the steps.
open a file manager with root ( Solid Explorer or Root Explorer), go to /system and open build.prop (backup it!!):thumbup:
add this line at the end of the file build.prop:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
restart your phone.
nicely done!
but i don't know how to disable physic buttons, someone know how?
sorry for my bad english
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UncleRipper said:
a month ago I search for the screen buttons and there are the steps.
open a file manager with root ( Solid Explorer or Root Explorer), go to /system and open build.prop (backup it!!):thumbup:
add this line at the end of the file build.prop:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
restart your phone.
nicely done!
but i don't know how to disable physic buttons, someone know how?
sorry for my bad english
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Thank you very much!
I will try this out tomorrow, but I found out how to disable the physical buttons in cyanogenmod 10.1, it's really east, you can just disable them in the phone settings. the only problem is that they will still light up when you're touching the screen, does somebody know how to disable that?
I'm running my o4x with cyanogenmod 10.1 so android 4.2.2

hit the thanks button please!!
I need that
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Prerequisites:
Root
SManager (play store)
SManager widget (play store)
Your phone
this script: https://www.dropbox.com/s/iz6t5eql0w2kzxd/softkeyscript.zip
First install the app SManager and accept the SU request.
Use a root file browser and move the script from the SD Card your system/etc/init.d folder
Go into SManager and locate the 2 scripts. Click on them and tap the little star button in the top left to make them a favorite. And click the little SU icon while your at it! (optional: click also on run on boot the gear near "su" command)
Add the widget to your home screen, run the script and turn off the display and then turn it back on.
Enjoy a light free phone
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to disable the button remap they!
Use "button remapper" (search it on google cause isn't on play store) and assign "focus" to home, back and menu buttons.
The app is simple to use and the values to change are last in the list.
focus work only when you are on camera app.
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UncleRipper said:
a month ago I search for the screen buttons and there are the steps.
open a file manager with root ( Solid Explorer or Root Explorer), go to /system and open build.prop (backup it!!):thumbup:
add this line at the end of the file build.prop:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
restart your phone.
nicely done!
but i don't know how to disable physic buttons, someone know how?
sorry for my bad english
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Got it! Only having some trouble stopping the physical buttons from lighting up..

but what phone you have?
my buttons are different.:sly:
EDIT: you use a theme, don't you??
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Haha, no I've got a 4x HD running cyanogenmod 10.1 with the alloy red theme (which looks very dope)
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UncleRipper said:
hit the thanks button please!!
I need that
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---------- Post added at 10:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:19 AM ----------
Prerequisites:
Root
SManager (play store)
SManager widget (play store)
Your phone
this script: https://www.dropbox.com/s/iz6t5eql0w2kzxd/softkeyscript.zip
First install the app SManager and accept the SU request.
Use a root file browser and move the script from the SD Card your system/etc/init.d folder
Go into SManager and locate the 2 scripts. Click on them and tap the little star button in the top left to make them a favorite. And click the little SU icon while your at it! (optional: click also on run on boot the gear near "su" command)
Add the widget to your home screen, run the script and turn off the display and then turn it back on.
Enjoy a light free phone
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I managed to get it right, and it works fine. The lights will still show about 5 seconds after boot, but when the script starts running they dissapear, so that's good to me. So thank you very much!

[REQ]screen shot on power menu

It is possible to port or make screenshot option on power menu
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xlance06 said:
It is possible to port or make screenshot option on power menu
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if it is for stock ROM i will ask why you would need to do that?

I have the same question, is a bit tricky to press home and power button to take a Screenshot everytime, and im om Stockrom becuase i like it =P
i have a rooted SIII Mini, there is a way to add the Screenshot menu ?

Yes it is possible but no one's gonna bother with that cause most of us are using Vanilla version of Android.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=how to add screenshot to power menu 4.1.2
just used the search and this is what i found
i can help you to do it, but i won't be adding this feature to any of my work

It is hard to make flashable zip or addon to our device specially all stock rom base?,i think it is a good feature.
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xlance06 said:
It is hard to make flashable zip or addon to our device specially all stock rom base?,i think it is a good feature.
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it's not hard, just takes a bit of time to learn and lots of research to understand how

Stock Messaging App

So, first post here because I can't seem to find the solution (as I normally can)... but, I was using the CM App installer that allows you to install some CM apps on any ROM, and it crashed in process and my messaging app was deleted. I use Sliding Messenger, but it won't send MMS now. How can I get the stock app back?
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pyrolite said:
So, first post here because I can't seem to find the solution (as I normally can)... but, I was using the CM App installer that allows you to install some CM apps on any ROM, and it crashed in process and my messaging app was deleted. I use Sliding Messenger, but it won't send MMS now. How can I get the stock app back?
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Go to the development tread and there are system dumps for the different carriers. Download the Mms.apk and the Mms.odex
Push them into the system/app folder
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I already got the system dump, but I don't know how to "push" it through. I assume it's with adb but I've never had to go that route. If someone could easily direct me the process for that, it would be great! (I will still be searching on my own too)
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I used root explorer but I'm rooted.
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I read up on it last night and that's how I attempted it. I was successful at pushing the app into system/app and then install it, but it would just force close immediately after opening. I'll keep digging to see what else I can do
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pyrolite said:
I read up on it last night and that's how I attempted it. I was successful at pushing the app into system/app and then install it, but it would just force close immediately after opening. I'll keep digging to see what else I can do
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I'm having this same issue. Have you found a solution?

jay_em113 said:
I'm having this same issue. Have you found a solution?
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change the write permission using root explorer or es file explorer. click on it or long press and go to more in es file explorer. then click on properties.. change it to -rw -r -r like the rest of the system apk and odex files. This should fix your problem.