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People having trouble downgrading from cm7/miui

if u ever wanted to downgrade to a 2.2 rom but dont want to odin to stock JFD this is a workaround download the update script below, open the rom go to META-INF/com/google/android and delete the one thats in there and put the one u downloaded in there instead, u may have to extract the rom first and then re-package it depending on what program your using. good luck
EDIT:extract the updater out of the zip file

wht download below?

Does your script account for the fact that the miui/CM7 Tom's kernels only see mtd mount points and not the Samsung bml mount points?
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movieaddict said:
wht download below?
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sorry the file i tried to upload was an invalid file type so i put the orignal zip file now

Mind making a video?
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laylovj said:
Mind making a video?
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Its not even that hard. Its more trouble to make a video than it is to follow the directions.
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geoffcorey said:
Its not even that hard. Its more trouble to make a video than it is to follow the directions.
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thats what i was thinking lol its a really simple process i tried to be as specific as possible

and feedback from people? i'm interested in using this

konigswagger said:
and feedback from people? i'm interested in using this
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im not sure if anyone has tried this yet i use it all the time like when im going from a 2.3 rom and when i try to install a 2.2 rom and it gives me that error about the version i use this or if u need to skip the version check this should work for you

It doesnt work. It aborts flash.

helikido said:
It doesnt work. It aborts flash.
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The OP doesn't say to flash it...
Read the OP again.
Vibrant+MIUI

Just use Odin, don't shortcut it. The OP here has a very very basic idea of the reason and necessity to change these files, and has not provided a complete set of steps in two different "guides" he has posted here, and nobody has been successful as per the reports.
Bottom line, save both yourself and dev in the future a headache, and just use Odin.
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App to download apks from market?

I am rooted on cm7.
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So like the market in gapps?
Sorry, I'm being an ass.
I just saw *Link Removed* this today.

biohazrd51 said:
So like the market in gapps?
Sorry, I'm being an ass.
Yes I also saw that yesterday but I remember someone posting something while being rooted them being able to go into some sort of temp folder and grabbing what they just downloaded on their g2.
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scottmog said:
Yes I also saw that yesterday but I remember someone posting something while being rooted them being able to go into some sort of temp folder and grabbing what they just downloaded on their g2.
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If you already downloaded it on your g2, the apk file should be in data/app
You need a Root explorer like 'ES File Explorer' for it to acces the map.
Or isnt that your question?

Pietfoef said:
If you already downloaded it on your g2, the apk file should be in data/app
You need a Root explorer like 'ES File Explorer' for it to acces the map.
Or isnt that your question?
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Well, if you have the directory for where I can find my downloaded apks then sure. Do you?

biohazrd51 said:
So like the market in gapps?
Sorry, I'm being an ass.
I just saw *Link Removed* this today.
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Please see FAQ from apk-downloader where it states:
Is is against Android Market’s ToS?
- I’m afraid that it is. Please read Section 3.3 for more information. So again, you at your own risk.
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As XDA Forum Rules specifially state "Don't get us in trouble.", please refrain from posting such that would violate any Terms of Service. Link removed.
Also let me remind you that XDA does not promote the use of Warez so if it is the intent of the OP to reproduce paid APK's by asking this info, you may want to go elsewhere.
Thank you.

My apologies TRM. I was at work when I saw that and didn't get to read up on it. Thank you for removing the link.

Exactly why I didn't realy want to use it.
I got es file explorer and went into /system/app directory but it only shows the stock apks. It doesn't show the downloaded apks from the market... all the settings are enabled for root visibility... what am I doing wrong?
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Afaik I don't think you can just grab them. There are means of obtaining the apk files which I won't talk about, and don't PM me about it. Now, if you want those said apks for backup purposes, just install titanium backup.
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I use a certain app from market that allows you to pull the APK of an already installed app so you can sideload on another device. My particluar use is taking apps that aren't available for my tablet from my phone and transfering it over (Tiny Tower, Contacts, etc...)

TheRomMistress said:
Please see FAQ from apk-downloader where it states:
As XDA Forum Rules specifially state "Don't get us in trouble.", please refrain from posting such that would violate any Terms of Service. Link removed.
Also let me remind you that XDA does not promote the use of Warez so if it is the intent of the OP to reproduce paid APK's by asking this info, you may want to go elsewhere.
Thank you.
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Scottmog has the link quoted and still available

Use ES File Manager, press menu, select app manager. U will see all the app that u already install. Hold the icon for the app & select backup. U will get the apk.
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aDeQ666 said:
Use ES File Manager, press menu, select app manager. U will see all the app that u already install. Hold the icon for the app & select backup. U will get the apk.
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Short and sweet, thank you for that answer.
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scottmog said:
Short and sweet, thank you for that answer.
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Ur welcome.
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FC09 direct google link.

OK, weve got the direct link from the Google servers for FB09 thanks to NateWhite. Here it is:
http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/sprint_samsung_d700/11f71b652c51.update_SPH-D700_EL30_to_FC09.zip
This can be used to upgrade STOCK EL30 to STOCK FB09. You must be on stock recovery.

poit said:
Once we have the full filename we can find the download link so others can download the file directly from google servers without waiting.
Here's your chance to be an "Epic" hero. (see what I did there?)
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who cares. its not ics.
had to be that guy! lol

hmm.. so there's yet another OTA update rolling out eh?
Obviously not ICS, but anything worth lookin at update wise?

austin420 said:
who cares. its not ics.
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I care
pvtjoker42 said:
hmm.. so there's yet another OTA update rolling out eh?
Obviously not ICS, but anything worth lookin at update wise?
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http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/405733#405733
poit said:
Once we have the full filename we can find the download link so others can download the file directly from google servers without waiting.
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Is there somewhere specifically we should be looking for this? I assume it downloads it to the SD card but does it stick it in a temp folder or directly in the root?

austin420 said:
who cares. its not ics.
had to be that guy! lol
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Had to **** in my cheerios, eh?

when the update is downloaded it should go to /cache so you can copy it from there with any root file explorer.

pvtjoker42 said:
when the update is downloaded it should go to /cache so you can copy it from there with any root file explorer.
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And we really don't need the file as much as we need the full exact name of the file, so we can find it on the google servers.

poit said:
And we really don't need the file as much as we need the full exact name of the file, so we can find it on the google servers.
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Yepp. If you get the notification, DO NOT ACCEPT IT, then use a root explorer to go to /cache and copy that zip to your sdcard. Then tell us its exact name
I am Z.

Seems like a nothingburger of an update. Fixed a single force close issue and some sprint connection optimizer software? Wow, thanks sprint.
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Basically everything in Darkie's FB15 aROM.
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poit said:
Had to **** in my cheerios, eh?
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Unfortunately Sprint has said point blank there won't be an official ICS for it thanks to Touchwiz. The phone can run ICS just fine (IE the very snappy CM9b1 I'm running right now) but the ICS+Touchwiz combo is too heavy for it, according to them, and they aren't willing to put out an update to ICS without Touchwiz.
So if anyone did anything to your cereal.. it's them. (It irritates me more than a little bit too)

Maybe the modem has enhancements.
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Fatonuseni said:
Maybe the modem has enhancements.
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I am hoping this.

tigerknight said:
Unfortunately Sprint has said point blank there won't be an official ICS for it thanks to Touchwiz. The phone can run ICS just fine (IE the very snappy CM9b1 I'm running right now) but the ICS+Touchwiz combo is too heavy for it, according to them, and they aren't willing to put out an update to ICS without Touchwiz.
So if anyone did anything to your cereal.. it's them. (It irritates me more than a little bit too)
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It is Samsung that said that and it is due to their BML partition. Thrte is no room for the ICS OS in there. That is why our DEVs put it on MTD. Samsung won't attempt a partition and file system change for all the Epic owners via OTA...that is tech support suicide.
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kennyglass123 said:
It is Samsung that said that and it is due to their BML partition. Thrte is no room for the ICS OS in there. That is why our DEVs put it on MTD. Samsung won't attempt a partition and file system change for all the Epic owners via OTA...that is tech support suicide.
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So true about the hellish nightmare that would be sprint support if they did attempt to roll out an OTA MTD switch.. god my head hurts just thinking about it.. it's sad that Samsung has to be different and not use MTD like several other manufacturers.

ICS for epic touch stock with tw is in the ballpark of like 350 MB.

FC09
Ok,
I have a phone with the update notification. I loaded astro and went to /Cache and it was empty.
Also I did a search from the root for all .zip files and didn't find anything.
Does anyone know if I am doing something wrong?
Thanks

NateWhite said:
Ok,
I have a phone with the update notification. I loaded astro and went to /Cache and it was empty.
Also I did a search from the root for all .zip files and didn't find anything.
Does anyone know if I am doing something wrong?
Thanks
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Make sure you accept the notification to "Download" the update. Right after its done, it will again notify you if you would like to "Install" the update. DECLINE it, and try checking the cache again.
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NateWhite said:
Ok,
I have a phone with the update notification. I loaded astro and went to /Cache and it was empty.
Also I did a search from the root for all .zip files and didn't find anything.
Does anyone know if I am doing something wrong?
Thanks
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You have to download the update first, but when it asks you to install it, don't. Then check.
I am Z.

Fatonuseni said:
Maybe the modem has enhancements.
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I am hoping for this as well

Updated build.props for el30 (and legendary) roms! Updated with flashable zips!

If you were already getting the update message before flashing or pasting this file YOU MUST CLEAR CACHE AFTER PASTING OR FLASHING!!! That will clear the ota download from your phone and it won't be downloaded again after the build.prop edit!
Clean GB MTD 1.1.2 > http://db.tt/BfUir1kc.
Flashable- http://db.tt/OVjJAZw0
(If running bml version open the file after downloading with a text editor and change any mtd to bml and then replace in /system)
Sleeper rom > http://db.tt/pNLSOZ3B.
Flashable- http://db.tt/aekFn8K9
Thunderhawk IV el30 > http://db.tt/TFWgS337
Flashable- http://db.tt/hQzt0dlK
Legendary 2.2 ei22 > http://db.tt/Jq2i1TMX
Flashable > http://db.tt/usbR2lg1
THANK YOU DARKIERAWR for throwing these in flashable zips.... if you see a post of his around HIT THANKS!!!
Rename build.prop and overwrite the one in /system
if you don't see the rom you run here and want it just tell me the name of the rom and I will get it up... or, if you want to be nice, link me to it...

Thank you flast
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ÜBER™ said:
Thank you flast
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Tired of seeing it everyday... I figure this might help somewhat...

Bump for no update questions today!

You know you have to make this flashable in CWM. If people don't know how to edit the build.prop they are not going to be able to install this in system either without lots of guidance.

kennyglass123 said:
You know you have to make this flashable in CWM. If people don't know how to edit the build.prop they are not going to be able to install this in system either without lots of guidance.
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If people don't know how to download either es or root explorer and mount system and overwrite their other build.prop, they deserve to keep getting the update message... I can understand not being completely clear on what to edit, but not being able to paste a file to the system directory... get an iphone... or unroot immediately cuz your bound to screw your phone up if you can't figure that out... come on people, be smarter than the phone...

flastnoles11 said:
Clean GB MTD 1.1.2 > http://db.tt/BfUir1kc. (If running bml version open the file after downloading with a text editor and change any mtd to bml and then replace in /system)
Sleeper rom > http://db.tt/pNLSOZ3B.
Thunderhawk IV el30 > http://db.tt/TFWgS337
Rename build.prop and overwrite the one in /system
if you don't see the rom you run here and want it just tell me the name of the rom and I will get it up... or, if you want to be nice, link me to it...
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I didn't have to rename it... i copied it over and i rebooted and had the system update notification in the notification pulldown so i cleared it, hopefully i won't see it anymore

davidrules7778 said:
I didn't have to rename it... i copied it over and i rebooted and had the system update notification in the notification pulldown so i cleared it, hopefully i won't see it anymore
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You might have to boot into cwm and clear cache... after that you'll be good to go.... clean gb is the only one that doesn't have to be renamed... I renamed the other ones so I wouldn't mix them up on my sd card... if your on clean gb bml... go into /system and open up build.prop and change wherever you see mtd to bml...

flastnoles11 said:
You might have to boot into cwm and clear cache... after that you'll be good to go.... clean gb is the only one that doesn't have to be renamed... I renamed the other ones so I wouldn't mix them up on my sd card... if your on clean gb bml... go into /system and open up build.prop and change wherever you see mtd to bml...
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Nope I am on mtd and haven't seen it since I cleared it, so I am a happy camper
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davidrules7778 said:
Nope I am on mtd and haven't seen it since I cleared it, so I am a happy camper
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Good glad it helped you.... hoping to not see any more how to stop update threads... and just know if it does come back... clear cache and it will be gone for good....

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Good glad it helped you.... hoping to not see any more how to stop update threads... and just know if it does come back... clear cache and it will be gone for good....
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will do

flastnoles11 said:
If people don't know how to download either es or root explorer and mount system and overwrite their other build.prop, they deserve to keep getting the update message... I can understand not being completely clear on what to edit, but not being able to paste a file to the system directory... get an iphone... or unroot immediately cuz your bound to screw your phone up if you can't figure that out... come on people, be smarter than the phone...
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That is so mean
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Naddict said:
That is so mean
Sent using FTL technology from the resurrection ship.
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Hmm...mean or just real? You decide...lol.
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Naddict said:
That is so mean
Sent using FTL technology from the resurrection ship.
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Its the truth...
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Naddict said:
That is so mean
Sent using FTL technology from the resurrection ship.
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Hey at least give me a lil credit for still putting up the flashables!

flastnoles11 said:
Hey at least give me a lil credit for still putting up the flashables!
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And IIIIIIIIII helped!
Super team we are yes.

darkierawr said:
And IIIIIIIIII helped!
Super team we are yes.
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And all credit for the flashables to you in the o.p.

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And all credit for the flashables to you in the o.p.
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I saw. Thank you, but the mod is yours. Remember that.

As much as we see the question, figured this would be the most downloaded thing on xda!

Only the dozen or so that keep asking the question over and over need it. The rest are smart enough to follow our repeated instructions.
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[Request] Stock Samsung Apps Dump

So at first i thought all this bloat was just bs. But after some things i've checked out some apps i kinda wish i still had some of the Samsung apps. Unfortunately I'm a fool and instead of freezing i just deleted from Tibu.
Any help?

Did I post in the wrong section?
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In the development section there is a post that says "factory stock" using Odin. You could either reset to factory using this method or download the zip file and extract the app you need.
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I'll just extract it thanks!!
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You can te download all the apps from samsung hub too. Deleting chat on will break svoice. Only way to get it back is to Odin or Kies

slider2828 said:
You can te download all the apps from samsung hub too. Deleting chat on will break svoice. Only way to get it back is to Odin or Kies
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So i just Dl'ed the odin file and when i extract it all i see is the md5 file and ss_DL... Nothing there to pull the apks.
Can some one just dump the apks?

At least try and help your self...there is like only 5 threads in the dev section...come on its not that hard...took me less than 10 seconds to find this -_- next time follow forum rules and search before creating a thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259401
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Dwolf16 said:
So i just Dl'ed the odin file and when i extract it all i see is the md5 file and ss_DL... Nothing there to pull the apks.
Can some one just dump the apks?
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Man come on don't be lazy.... Just log into samsung hub and download... its like 5 seconds....

That would be easy if I didn't debloat my phone and get rid of hub. I never asked to be called lazy i just searched the forum like everyone should. Didn't see **** because i obviously didn't know what de-odexed meant so i thought i would start a new thread. Sorry that it comes off lazy i thought in general i could ask this dumb question instead of taking up a developer post.
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mg2195 said:
At least try and help your self...there is like only 5 threads in the dev section...come on its not that hard...took me less than 10 seconds to find this -_- next time follow forum rules and search before creating a thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259401
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romracer said:
I noticed the previously posted de-odexed dump was not complete. Its missing several items. Below are links to my attempt at de-odexing the system apps and framework. It is a complete dump.
Deodexed framework (MD5 543acaded314224318cd90775654b57c)
Deodexed apps (MD5 58de9c029f1f62ba06dcc634020eeca9)
I have actually pushed this to my device and verified its working. I did this by "stop"ing the Android runtime, using the internal "SD" with adb push and some for loops then an adb reboot. I will not provide more detailed instructions.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND YOU TRY UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!
I hope other ROM developers can use this as a base once we have a safe way to restore soft bricks.
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Yea i'm not so good at adb pushing as its been a while. so thanks but no thanks

Dwolf16 said:
Yea i'm not so good at adb pushing as its been a while. so thanks but no thanks
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-_- then extract the apps and use a file explorer to push them to /system, adb isnt the only way...but I really think for you the easiest way is to return to stock...theres a thread in the dev section...just requires a couple clicks of the mouse
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Dwolf16 said:
Yea i'm not so good at adb pushing as its been a while. so thanks but no thanks
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you mean it's too hard to do "adb push [location of file (newb tip: you can even drag the file into the terminal/cmd window and it'll automatically place the file location!!)] /system"

mg2195 said:
-_- then extract the apps and use a file explorer to push them to /system, adb isnt the only way...but I really think for you the easiest way is to return to stock...theres a thread in the dev section...just requires a couple clicks of the mouse
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Thanks. I did that last night and it worked. Sorry for the hassle.
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you mean it's too hard to do "adb push [location of file (newb tip: you can even drag the file into the terminal/cmd window and it'll automatically place the file location!!)] /system"

Thanks for the noob tip as well never knew that.

Dwolf16 said:
Thanks. I did that last night and it worked. Sorry for the hassle.
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you mean it's too hard to do "adb push [location of file (newb tip: you can even drag the file into the terminal/cmd window and it'll automatically place the file location!!)] /system"

Thanks for the noob tip as well never knew that.
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Glad you ended up getting it...sorry looking back I did come across as rude...just got so much going on right now ive been kinda on edge...in all honesty I wasted more time and energy then was needed...and if anything I should be sorry for the hassle
-we were all in the same boat as you once...new to android development and not knowing what to do...sometimes its easy to forget that....but youll be a pro in no time
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slider2828 said:
You can te download all the apps from samsung hub too. Deleting chat on will break svoice. Only way to get it back is to Odin or Kies
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I'm definitely new in the game but just wanted to clarify this statement. I disabled a bunch of the bloatware apps prior to rooting my S4 today. The only app I deleted using Rom Toolbox Lite was ChatOn before deciding it wasn't a good idea to remove anything instead of just leaving all the bloatware disabled.
I went back and re-installed ChatOn and ChatOn Voice & Video Chat through Google Play / Market and S Voice seems to be working just fine. I saw another thread that said uninstalling/deleting ChatOn would affect S Voice but I'm not seeing this effect. Was re-installing ChatOn through Google Play store vs Odin or Kies a waste of time?
Still learning here, any feedback is appreciated.
Edit: I ended up just doing recovery through Kies to ensure the stock apps were restored appropriately and made sure not to disable ChatOn this time. Just curious why S-Voice worked for me after having rooted and deleted ChatOn but others had issues with this.