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Need help installing apps from zip file

When I look in my sdcard, some of the apps that I've backed up end up as zip files. According to search, I should be able to just rename it from .zip to .apk
I did that, and tried to install, but it keeps giving me a warning that says this app cannot be installed on the phone.
Why? and how can I fix this so I can install these apps back?
Thanks

maybe because changing extension names on files makes them unstable. look in app private. im sure the zips came from the apps folder it happens like i said look in appsprivate folder

[Q] Gtalk video chat after root on D3?

Is it possible to install a custom version of Gtalk now that we have root on the D3?
Update: So, this has just become possible, but it's not a custom version, it's pretty legit since it was pulled from the leaked OTA update that was just released.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243421

Stop reading my mind ! I was about to open a thread for the exact same question ! I'd try it in a heartbeat if we had a SBF to fallback on.... but..meh.
UPDATE/HOW TO INSTALL : See post #12 of this thread. Files are included. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17181195&postcount=12

Gtalk w/ video pulled from the OTA leak...
So, according to dincodee's post on the thread below, we should be able to pull the gtalk version from the leaked OTA update and install it over the existing gtalk installed on our phones along w/ tossing the file 'libtalk_jni.so' into the system/lib folder.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243421
I haven't tried this, I'm in the process of downloading the update on my phone since I'm at work right now.
Update: I just tried this and it worked just fine without any issues. I haven't actually tried a video call yet since I'm at work. I will try and report back later.

so i tried pulling the apk and the lib file. everything installed fine but when i try to video chat it instantly FCs =[

hennbc said:
so i tried pulling the apk and the lib file. everything installed fine but when i try to video chat it instantly FCs =[
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Did you have any issues copying the libtalk_jni.so file into the system/lib folder? That folder requires read/write priveleges.

no problem at all. did it straight thru root explorer

hennbc said:
no problem at all. did it straight thru root explorer
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Not sure what to tell you, I haven't been able to get a force close while video chatting. Does it matter who you video chat with or all contacts?

nope its with everyone. once i hit the video button it the app resets.
did you change the permissions at all?

wooooooo. it worked! extracted the files and put them in dropbox. used ES File Explorer to copy the files to the right spot. Opened the Talk2.apk so it installed and boo. now i have all the camera options. no one to video talk with tho
nosaturn on gtalk

hennbc said:
nope its with everyone. once i hit the video button it the app resets.
did you change the permissions at all?
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I didn't change any file permissions. I'd say you may want to double check your file paths again.

PyroHoltz said:
I didn't change any file permissions. I'd say you may want to double check your file paths again.
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I did the whole install - and it works fine. Grainy, but about what I would expect over 3g.

ZIP File
Good day to all of you.
I extracted the following files from the D3 update, tried it on my XT860, works ! Didn't get to video chat, but I assume that it should work.
Download link :
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D6768596_8_704484461
Content :
- libtalk_jni.so
- Talk2.apk
Installation :
- Renamed both original files to .bak.
- Copied Talk2.apk to /system/app/
- Copied libtalk_jni.so to /system/lib/
- Rebooted (just in case)
This might not be necessary, but I've set permissions in Root Explorer for each files to :
[X][X][ ]
[X][ ][ ]
[X][ ][ ]
Enjoy !

Modify SGS3 Photowall Livewall paper to add own pictures

Hi Devs,
I was wondering if there is a way to modify the photowall live wallpaper and add your own pictures, I tried to look for a guide & modified app, however no luck.
Found 1 modified apk with batman pics but that didnt work.
Please let me know if anyone has been able to modify or is working on this.
Regards,
[email protected]

If at beginning of your title you put " (REQUEST) "then you might get better and faster answer.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium

Steps To Modify SGS3 Photowall Live Wallpaper
Hi All,
I had tried multiple roms and when used the Photowall Live Wallpaper, I could not point it to the photo gallery to use my own pics. The gallery would never open and I had to do with the default pics which came with the SGS3. (Not sure if anyone has faced this issue).
After playing around with the apk files I did find a way to use my own pics in the PhotoWall Live Wallpaper. I hope you would like this.
A: Uploading your pictures in the Photowall.apk file.
1. Select a maximum of 8 pictures that you wish to use in the Photowall and move them to a folder on your desktop.
2. Rename the 8 pictures as follows: g1p1.jpg / g1p2.jpg / g1p3.jpg / g1p4.jpg / g1p5.jpg / g1p6.jpg / g2p1.jpg / g2p2.jpg
3. Extract the Photowall.apk from ICS ROM onto a folder on your desktop. (I used RemICS v1.3, haven’t tried this is on any other ROM).
4. Open the apk file using winrar. (Do not extract, just open)…. Navigate to the PhotoWall.apk\res\raw folder.
5. You should be able to see the files as shown in the screenshot 1.jpg
6. Click on “Add” and navigate to the folder where you have stored the pictures (remember to rename them as mentioned in step 2).
7. Select the files and click “OK”. This will replace the original files in the Photowall.apk.
8. Once this is done, exit/close the apk file opened in winrar.
You can try installing this file directly by copying it to your phone, however that didn’t work on my phone.
B: Uploading your customized Photowall.apk file in your ROM. (Tested on RemICS v1.3).
1.Open the Rom that you wish to flash (I used RemICS UX v1.3) using winrar (do not extract)
2.Navigate to \data\app folder.
3.Click on “Add” and navigate to the folder where you have saved your customized Photowall.apk. (Make sure that the name is “Photowall.apk”).
4.This will replace the original Photowall.apk with your customized file.
5.Exit and save the zip file.
6.Use the new edited Rom and copy it to the root of your “Internal SD” card.
7.Reboot the phone to “Recovery” and flash the new Rom. (I did not lose my data & settings as I did not wipe cache partition or Data/Factory, however this may or may not work for you. To be on a safer side please backup your data and applications. I will not be responsible for any data loss or bricked devices while trying this procedure. Try at your own risk.).
You can watch the video on the link below (sorry for the poor quality)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd2VCzvphu8&feature=youtu.be
Special thanks toTeam RemICS for the beautiful Rom.
If you liked my work, please use the thanks meter.
- Disclaimer -
This product/steps is/are free to use at your own risk. I take no
responsibility for any conflict, fault, data loss or damage caused by this procedure.
No warranties, implied or otherwise, are given if you agree to use this product.
No problems were found while testing this on my Samsung Captivate device. your experience may vary.

maqbulsayed said:
B: Uploading your customized Photowall.apk file in your ROM. (Tested on RemICS v1.3).
1.Open the Rom that you wish to flash (I used RemICS UX v1.3) using winrar (do not extract)
2.Navigate to \data\app folder.
3.Click on “Add” and navigate to the folder where you have saved your customized Photowall.apk. (Make sure that the name is “Photowall.apk”).
4.This will replace the original Photowall.apk with your customized file.
5.Exit and save the zip file.
6.Use the new edited Rom and copy it to the root of your “Internal SD” card.
7.Reboot the phone to “Recovery” and flash the new Rom.
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I think you over complicated the install process by a bit...
Why not just use a file explorer with root permissions and place the new Photowall.apk back to /system/app where it actually belongs, reboot the phone and be done with it? (/system/app is where live wallpapers that come with the phone are located by default, not /data/app)
As you can see here on my GS3, two of the several live wallpapers (phase beam and photo wall) are in /system/app
And these are the proper permissions for the apk

I tried that, but that wont work..... that the reason i mentioned
" You can try installing this file directly by copying it to your phone, however that didn’t work on my phone. "
Unfortunately wht u menitioned didnt work for me...
correct me if I am wrong... did u mention SG3... for SG3, you dont need to modify the photowall.apk, if you go to the wallpaper settings you can select pics from your gallery..

maqbulsayed said:
I tried that, but that wont work..... that the reason i mentioned
" You can try installing this file directly by copying it to your phone, however that didn’t work on my phone. "
Unfortunately wht u menitioned didnt work for me...
correct me if I am wrong... did u mention SG3... for SG3, you dont need to modify the photowall.apk, if you go to the wallpaper settings you can select pics from your gallery..
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Yes, I understand that on the SG3 you don't need to do this, but on a Captivate, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to place it in /system/app and still have it work.

[Q] installing lollypop on hp touchpad , help needed

after compliting previous process I put following files on the “ttinstall” folder :
1. FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-2.8.3.0-12-23-14
2. gapps-lp-20141109-signed
3. ev_tenderloin-5.0.2-testing-2015.01.29
I ONLY UNZIPED 1ST FILE AND 2ND AND 3RD FILES WERE COMPRESSED ( RAR file)
THEN I HIT HOME BUTTON SELECTING UNMOUNT MEDIA VOLUME
BUT IT COULD NOT COMPLETE THE PROCESS , IT HAD BEEN FAILED
PLZ HELP ME

jonysn2 said:
after compliting previous process I put following files on the “ttinstall” folder :
1. FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-2.8.3.0-12-23-14
2. gapps-lp-20141109-signed
3. ev_tenderloin-5.0.2-testing-2015.01.29
I ONLY UNZIPED 1ST FILE AND 2ND AND 3RD FILES WERE COMPRESSED ( RAR file)
THEN I HIT HOME BUTTON SELECTING UNMOUNT MEDIA VOLUME
BUT IT COULD NOT COMPLETE THE PROCESS , IT HAD BEEN FAILED
PLZ HELP ME
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Put the zip files in the ttinstall folder as downloaded. Don't unzip anything. RAR files won't work.

shumash said:
Put the zip files in the ttinstall folder as downloaded. Don't unzip anything. RAR files won't work.
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I found that out the hard way as well. Hours later things started to come together but finding a compatible backup file took near half day as well. That one did not work despite mentions and was not compatible with my DataMedia package I decided to use from Evervol. These are conveniently omitted from every feed and process I had watched and read for days. I think I used a CWP backup which was accepted but no idea where it is to backup with after it all got installed. I gave up after that since I was worn out and google eyed after the day was done. Remove any unzipped files from the ttinstall folder. You should only have 3 zipped files in there.
Good luck.

Cyanogenmod gallery apk

Hello,
I have uninstalled CM gallery and would like to put it back, but havent found any separate apk. Could somebody please do it for me? Or if there is a way how to make Moto Gallery delete pictures properly, it would be fine. I've tried another build, but still the same problem.
Thank you
Jakub

Unpack the rom. Go to system/app and copy the apk (itll be in the folder usually called Gallery2).
Make a zip of the apk using zip me app from play store and flash through recovery.