So 2 days ago I realized that I couldn't use live wallpaper because I discovered that my livewallpaper.apk was missing. I found the file but it ways cannot install when I try to install it. Is there a way to fix this?
bazinga said:
So 2 days ago I realized that I couldn't use live wallpaper because I discovered that my livewallpaper.apk was missing. I found the file but it ways cannot install when I try to install it. Is there a way to fix this?
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you will need to place the live wallpaper .apk into /system/app/ and restart. either use root explorer on market or adb push from computer. if you dont know how to use adb, google it.
I did that, but the live wallpaper doesn't show up when I want to change my wallpaper.
bazinga said:
I did that, but the live wallpaper doesn't show up when I want to change my wallpaper.
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did you make sure to remount the system read-write? if not, the apk didnt actually get placed. make sure you pull the live wallpaper apk from the version you are using.
yea, I have it on system rw. Maybe it's the apk file?
Can you send me yours?
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I moved the apk's I wanted to install into the system/app directory, changed the permissions, pushed the r/w button to remount the system and then tried installing the apps.
Here is where I'm at now, magic smoke live wallpaper installed fine but when I try to select it as my wall paper, it force closes. Not sured if I need another file. I then tried to install ocean waves, dandilion, and luminescence live wallpaprs but the installation failed on all 3 of those...
Any help is appriciated, thanks
Eazail70x7 said:
I moved the apk's I wanted to install into the system/app directory, changed the permissions, pushed the r/w button to remount the system and then tried installing the apps.
Here is where I'm at now, magic smoke live wallpaper installed fine but when I try to select it as my wall paper, it force closes. Not sured if I need another file. I then tried to install ocean waves, dandilion, and luminescence live wallpaprs but the installation failed on all 3 of those...
Any help is appriciated, thanks
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Usually for me, I just copy the apk's into system/app, change the permissions, and reboot. Which apps are you trying to install?
Some apps will install im /system/app folder some will het fc's,and some apps will get fc's in regualar install but install fine in /system/apps folder.A tip:Sometimes an app gets fc when in system app folder however if you mod that file(change icon color,etc.) It will work fine!I dont know why that is maybe something to do with signature.
Moved to general as not development
mattallica76 said:
Usually for me, I just copy the apk's into system/app, change the permissions, and reboot. Which apps are you trying to install?
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Magic smoke live wallpaper from the vibrant dump and sprintandroidextention (sp?).
Eazail70x7 said:
Magic smoke live wallpaper from the vibrant dump and sprintandroidextention (sp?).
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Make sure you change the permissions of the files to match the permissions of other files in the system/app folder.
ive done that. The wallpaper is installed but when I try to view it in the wallpaper selecter, it forcecloses
Do I need an extra file?
I've recently installed the Nexus S live wallpaper in my SG3 but unfortunately it didn't work. Then I've un-installed the live wallpaper but whenever I'm going to set the live wallpaper (from Home --> wallpaper --> live wallpaper), I can still see the live Nexus S live wallpaper there (which I've already un-installed). Even if I select it, the application closes forcefully.
My phone is on the stock 2.2 but rooted. I've even used the titanium back and roo explorer to find the apk file corresponding to the that live wallpaper.
Can anyone please help me to find out the path of the live wallpaper apk file path (in phone memory or sd card) so I can manually delete the file.
Thanks in advance.
/system/app/livewallpapers.apk delete this one. use root expl
I reinstall the app and then uninstall it - by this way, the problem is solved now.
Many thanks for your help.
I cant for the life of me get any widgets to work on my rooted kindle.
I have tried to download the apks manually and then move them to system/apps and even change the permissions.
But when i try to add the widgets via ADW nothing happens, no widgets pops up and the screen goes back to the homescreen.
help would be much appretiated
Wipe the data for adw launcher and try again..
If the problem persists then reinstall your rom.
sent from my phone using hands and brain...
ADW Launcher Widget Service Fails
yokone1 said:
I cant for the life of me get any widgets to work on my rooted kindle.
I have tried to download the apks manually and then move them to system/apps and even change the permissions.
But when i try to add the widgets via ADW nothing happens, no widgets pops up and the screen goes back to the homescreen.
help would be much appretiated
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yokone1,
We have seen this a number of times on both Go Launcher and ADW Launcher. This is a sure fix.
Download the attached file named AppWidgetPicker-1.2.3.apk copy it to /system/app then change
the permissions to Owner: Read Write, Group: Read, Others: Read. Do Not install the apk, just
move it and change the permissions. Next reboot, wait for the Kindle to upgrade and test Widgets.
Let me know if this solves your issue.
This worked perfectly, thank you so much! =)
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yokone1 said:
This worked perfectly, thank you so much! =)
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prokennexusa said:
yokone1,
We have seen this a number of times on both Go Launcher and ADW Launcher. This is a sure fix.
Download the attached file named AppWidgetPicker-1.2.3.apk copy it to /system/app then change
the permissions to Owner: Read Write, Group: Read, Others: Read. Do Not install the apk, just
move it and change the permissions. Next reboot, wait for the Kindle to upgrade and test Widgets.
Let me know if this solves your issue.
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I am trying to do just this and can not for the life of me get it into that App folder. I can copy it to my device into other folders, and when I then try to move it using ES File I get the notice can not move file. I am on a Mac and use Android file transfer but that can not get me directly to the system file... or I haven't yet figure out how. Can you help guide me?
P.S. I have also tried transferring directly via AirDroid and get a failed notice when trying to trf to system/app
How to Install Widget Picker Service ADW Launcher
Heather_A said:
I am trying to do just this and can not for the life of me get it into that App folder. I can copy it to my device into other folders, and when I then try to move it using ES File I get the notice can not move file. I am on a Mac and use Android file transfer but that can not get me directly to the system file... or I haven't yet figure out how. Can you help guide me?
P.S. I have also tried transferring directly via AirDroid and get a failed notice when trying to trf to system/app
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Heather_A,
The folder /system/app is a secured folder, you need Root access to mount the folder:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
If you have Root, you need to use either ES File Explorer or Root Explorer in Root Mode.
In ES File Explorer, you need to go into the Settings Menu, next the Root Settings Menu.
Click on all the options in Root Settings. Be sure to Allow the Pop up Superuser request.
Once you have Root, then look at the VERY TOP Left of ES File Explorer where it says Local.
Look to the Right of Local, it probably says /sdcard/Download. If this is the case, you need
to click on the Up twice until you see Local /. You are now at Root, from here you will click
on /system - Local now shows /system, next click on app, now you are at /system/app.
Does this help? Since you are working with the /system/app folder, it is critical to backup
the Kindle. Here is software that automates the Backup Process: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
No widgets on kindle fire
yokone1 said:
I cant for the life of me get any widgets to work on my rooted kindle.
I have tried to download the apks manually and then move them to system/apps and even change the permissions.
But when i try to add the widgets via ADW nothing happens, no widgets pops up and the screen goes back to the homescreen.
help would be much appretiated
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Hey guys,
i did not root my kindle fire. I can use the ADW Launcher, but i cant use widgets. Nothing pops up after i press the widget button. So i installed the AppWidgetPicker. Now i can choose the icon and after that i can see all the widgets. Perfect i thought!
But when i try to choose a widget it tells me "widgetPicker closed" and nothing happens.
Is there anyone who can help me with this problem?:victory:
Maggazboy said:
Hey guys,
i did not root my kindle fire. I can use the ADW Launcher, but i cant use widgets. Nothing pops up after i press the widget button. So i installed the AppWidgetPicker. Now i can choose the icon and after that i can see all the widgets. Perfect i thought!
But when i try to choose a widget it tells me "widgetPicker closed" and nothing happens.
Is there anyone who can help me with this problem?:victory:
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Root your device and your problem will be solved. There's almost no risk if you follow the instructions thoroughly
Enviado desde mi KFTT usando Tapatalk 2
Thanks!
Another fabulously useful nugget of info on XDA-developers. Thanks so much. It is things like this that make that patronising and unfunny XDA sign-up video almost worth watching!
I'm having what sounds like the same problem on JB 4.1.1
Whe version of Android is on the Kindle Fire?
I have been running the v1.3.3.8 of ADW EX on Gingerbread (Atrix 4g) with flawless operation.
On my Jellybean v4.1.1 (Atrix HD), widgets are crazy. Static icons stay put, widgits disappear
and reappear all over the place.
Is the above fix likely to work for me on JB?
Thx
I dont know if theres one like this i havent found one if you know of one please tell me
Here it is: the app will open up an apk like ninjamoph does but instead of having to go through manually and select the pngs and change colors in another progam then load them through ninjamorph this app would scan the apk for the png you would nomaly select to theme and present them to you with the option to change the colors, after you set it up the way you want it could replace the png with the ones you changed and put it together for you to install over the original apk
The reason this is just an idea is because i cant make apps ive tried to but the process dosent stick to my brain please if your a developer tell me if this apk is possible
sent from my Awesome MotoMaxx
macroman8807 said:
I dont know if theres one like this i havent found one if you know of one please tell me
Here it is: the app will open up an apk like ninjamoph does but instead of having to go through manually and select the pngs and change colors in another progam then load them through ninjamorph this app would scan the apk for the png you would nomaly select to theme and present them to you with the option to change the colors, after you set it up the way you want it could replace the png with the ones you changed and put it together for you to install over the original apk
The reason this is just an idea is because i cant make apps ive tried to but the process dosent stick to my brain please if your a developer tell me if this apk is possible
sent from my Awesome MotoMaxx
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While This maybe an option it is not the best option. Trying to edit a system apk while it is being used is asking for it to be corrupted and causing issues. This is the main reason that seemingly random issues popup with CM themes.
Well what if it made a copy of the apk to edit that way the actual app whether it be system or user would not be affected during the editing process that would also make it easier to share the app
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i'm trying to get the live wallpaper from my previous Galaxy Note to work (Ocean Weather or Windy Weather). I have allowed unknown sources. It gets all the way as far as the install screen (where it shows the permissions), i click install... it attempts to install and then i get "the application was not installed".
I tried an apk i exported myself using ES Explorer; and one that someone had posted a while back, that was taken from a GS2.
Either way... these were some of the coolest and most useful LWP around (and they were FREE) why oh why would google/verizon/samsung drop them?
Anyone know how to get these to work? Or does this require root?
armedmetallica said:
i'm trying to get the live wallpaper from my previous Galaxy Note to work (Ocean Weather or Windy Weather). I have allowed unknown sources. It gets all the way as far as the install screen (where it shows the permissions), i click install... it attempts to install and then i get "the application was not installed".
I tried an apk i exported myself using ES Explorer; and one that someone had posted a while back, that was taken from a GS2.
Either way... these were some of the coolest and most useful LWP around (and they were FREE) why oh why would google/verizon/samsung drop them?
Anyone know how to get these to work? Or does this require root?
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I've taken some live wallpapers from the Note 2 and have them working on the Note 3. Try copying and moving the apk from wherever you have it on your phone/sd card to system/app and setting the permissions. Reboot and it should work.
chino0131 said:
I've taken some live wallpapers from the Note 2 and have them working on the Note 3. Try copying and moving the apk from wherever you have it on your phone/sd card to system/app and setting the permissions. Reboot and it should work.
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thanks... just tried that.. .got an error about read-only file system... to copy into system/app do you need to be root?
armedmetallica said:
thanks... just tried that.. .got an error about read-only file system... to copy into system/app do you need to be root?
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Yes, you do. Sorry, missed that part in the first post.
chino0131 said:
Yes, you do. Sorry, missed that part in the first post.
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np - thanks for the reply. it's just annoying that they took this out.
informative AND cool factor.