EDIT: This will also work if you are trying to update to EC05.
For those of you that are having issues with updating to EB13 because of one click root deleting the Asphalt Demo, I have found a solution. I had the same problem. When trying to update via CWM I would get an error message saying the Asphalt demo was missing from the system apps folder.
To get around this, you'll need root access the preloaded asphalt demo, and root explorer.
1) Download the asphalt demo pulled from the stock D18 rom.
http://www.fileserve.com/file/WSta8et
2) Place the file onto your sd card.
3) open root explorer, press the "Mount R/W"
4) find the asphalt file, long press and hit copy.
5) use the back key and find the system folder.
6) within the system folder, find the app folder.
7) once inside the app folder, press the paste button.
8) reboot into CWM
9) now retry updating with your update.zip via clockworkmod and enjoy froyo!
Note: Updating does remove OneClickRoot so you will need to reinstall after updating. Hope this helps everyone!
If you get errors regarding the playlogo while trying to update in cwm, reboot and remove the oneclickroot after all these steps. here is the uninstaller noobnl and firon provided: http://firon.net/xda/one.click.stock.flasher.&.root.uninstaller-di18.zip
?wait so eb13 can be rooted?
uranidiot said:
?wait so eb13 can be rooted?
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Mhmmm, just use the one click root 2.5.5 and you're done.
HELP
great link i got what i was looking for thanks
luvjones305 said:
do any body has the asphalt 5 demo it has to be the demo apk im trying to upgrade my friends epic4g to froyo but it keep asking for the patch asphalt 5 demo in order for him to upgrade to froyo. he had used the sdx stock app removal an now he cant find the demo no were to put it back on the phone can any one help
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Did you not read the OP? Come on! I mean, I can somewhat understand not searching the forums, but to post in a thread about fixing the problem you're having and you don't even read the original post? Now I'm starting to see why some of the old-timers and regulars around here are so reluctant to help people: cuz people want everything handed to them on a silver platter, without trying to figure **** out themselves.
Why don't you go back and read the OP, killer.
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Did you not read the OP? Come on! I mean, I can somewhat understand not searching the forums, but to post in a thread about fixing the problem you're having and you don't even read the original post? Now I'm starting to see why some of the old-timers and regulars around here are so reluctant to help people: cuz people want everything handed to them on a silver platter, without trying to figure **** out themselves.
Why don't you go back and read the OP, killer.
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if u look carefully u can see i remove that post so don't get ya panties in a bunch ok fall back an relax
luvjones305 said:
if u look carefully u can see i remove that post so don't get ya panties in a bunch ok fall back an relax
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I stand by what I said earlier. You apparently did not read the OP before diving in with your question. And I'm pretty relaxed, not wearing any panties; what about you?
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hey i tried this method an it still not letting me upgrade to froyo. i have the stock eclair an its rooted an i don't have clockwork i have the original samsung boot screen an im using drop box to get the update.zip to my sd card my computer cant find my phone but i have the file in my sd card first it was complaining about the asphalt demo now its telling me sd card problem abort 7 something like that whats next
Anyone get the ota update after installing asphalt?
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Or you could just take the commands that remove asphalt out of the the run.bat in the oneclickroot. Here's the file I used, the only change is that the two game apks that it removed are now left in place. Just unzip the file over top of the run.bat in the original one click. Hope it helps.
I never bothered to look before I rooted, but did EB13 come with Asphalt again? I figured it was replaced with the "Play HD games" one.
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luvjones305 said:
hey i tried this method an it still not letting me upgrade to froyo. i have the stock eclair an its rooted an i don't have clockwork i have the original samsung boot screen an im using drop box to get the update.zip to my sd card my computer cant find my phone but i have the file in my sd card first it was complaining about the asphalt demo now its telling me sd card problem abort 7 something like that whats next
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It doesn't sound like you used the one click root method, as you need a computer to do this. Do you remember how you rooted? What exact error are you receiving when updating the zip file?
richse said:
Or you could just take the commands that remove asphalt out of the the run.bat in the oneclickroot. Here's the file I used, the only change is that the two game apks that it removed are now left in place. Just unzip the file over top of the run.bat in the original one click. Hope it helps.
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So this method would revert all changes from the one click root and reinstall the asphalt demo to the system apps folder? If so, that's awesome!
CapsLockKey said:
I never bothered to look before I rooted, but did EB13 come with Asphalt again? I figured it was replaced with the "Play HD games" one.
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You know... I didn't bother to look either lol
klownin816 said:
So this method would revert all changes from the one click root and reinstall the asphalt demo to the system apps folder? If so, that's awesome!
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No it wont reinstall them but if you odin to DI18 and then use the run.bat i posted instead of the one that comes with the one click root then it will not remove them.
richse said:
No it wont reinstall them but if you odin to DI18 and then use the run.bat i posted instead of the one that comes with the one click root then it will not remove them.
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Great to know for future rooting. Thanks for this!
Thanks this solve my problem
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can you use something other than root explorer? Because root explorer is $5.
wintersprings65 said:
can you use something other than root explorer? Because root explorer is $5.
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Just realized in the my files application that i still have the gameloft folder with a folder inside named games and another inside of that named asphalt5 inside of that there are many files with the name of raw and numbers following them along with a few other files.
You may be able to push the file to the system app folder through your computer and adb, but I'm not sure how to do that. Maybe someone with more experience can help.
Unless there is another app that allows you to paste files into the system folder for free. I only know of root explorer that does this.
Even though you have the folder on your sd card, you still still need the actual apk within the system app folder. I tried downloading the demo and that won't work.
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the title says it all how can i get those types of apps working on roms based on other phones? i have aloysius v12 but i want to use the verizon apps that come in the market but they are not there. is there i fix or patch so i can use skype or something like that?? i installed an APK i backed up but when i install it it says this app is not available for this phone. can someone please help?
Can you pull ur build.prop and attach it to a post here?
TopazAaron said:
Can you pull ur build.prop and attach it to a post here?
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where and how do i do that?
Working on a fix right now. Gimme a little bit and I'll have it up.
Doesn't jcase's market fix help this kind of problem?
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snyluc13 said:
Doesn't jcase's market fix help this kind of problem?
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I ran into this problem too running the Sprint based Fresh rom. While Jcase's Market Fix will fix the problem with missing protected apps, it wont fix the missing Verizon apps.
To do that, I used Root Explorer on my phone and opened the "build.prop" file located in the System folder. Open the file in the included text editor and scroll down to until you see this line:
"ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric"
The correct value for the line should be "310012". Sprint roms will have the value as "310120".
Save the changes and exit. After reboot, check your Market. The right-most tab on the main page will read "Verizon" now instead of "Downloads".
Or flash this handy zip from recovery.
FunkyFender said:
Or flash this handy zip from recovery.
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thanks ...works great
FunkyFender said:
Or flash this handy zip from recovery.
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Lol. Where were you when I needed you earlier?
PPCGeek01 said:
Lol. Where were you when I needed you earlier?
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At work unfortunately. These back-to-back shifts are killing me.
FunkyFender said:
Working on a fix right now. Gimme a little bit and I'll have it up.
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thanks i really want to use those apps
edit: thanks for the fix, works like a charm
Anyone else having issues with the my Verizon app? Everytime I go into it it states phone number can not be verified
FunkyFender said:
Or flash this handy zip from recovery.
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I know this is probably elementary, but is there a step by step post anywhere for flashing a zip file?
I just rooted last night and put the first custom ROM on my phone. This is uncharted territory for me. Everything is great so far except for these missing apps.
I tried the root explorer method, but it would only let me read the text, not edit.
EDIT: Ignore this post. GREAT SUCCESS!! Too easy.
PPCGeek01 said:
I ran into this problem too running the Sprint based Fresh rom. While Jcase's Market Fix will fix the problem with missing protected apps, it wont fix the missing Verizon apps.
To do that, I used Root Explorer on my phone and opened the "build.prop" file located in the System folder. Open the file in the included text editor and scroll down to until you see this line:
"ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric"
The correct value for the line should be "310012". Sprint roms will have the value as "310120".
Save the changes and exit. After reboot, check your Market. The right-most tab on the main page will read "Verizon" now instead of "Downloads".
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Thank you.
I was doing it the hard way - download the app in a HTC/VZW Rom, copy them to SD, restore the Sprint ROM (Aloysius V12) and install.
Looking at them now in the Market.
bftb0
THANKS. This worked great for me.
Im sorry if this is the wrong section for this, I figured this would be the best spot.
The reason im posting this is because a lot of people were asking how to use the EVO keyboard (with arrows) on NON-Evo sense builds. First off, as far as I have tried, the build does have to be a sense build. I have tested this on just about every sense build for the HD2.
I've attached the renamed apk that ive been using. Hopefully it will work since I sent it straight from my phone. If you use it, skip #1.
1.) Rename the HTC_IME.apk to newHTC_IME.apk
2.)Go into the folder where the newHTC_IME.apk is (if you download it from your phone then it will be in the "download" folder) and using "Root Explorer" or another root file explorer long press the apk and select copy.
3.)Go to your system>>app folder and paste the newHTC_IME.apk. Since its not the same name as the original it will not ask you if you want to over ride the original. But it will still be there if you choose you do not want the EVO keyboard later on.
4.) You WILL have to reboot for the changes to take affect, if you do not you will not have a keyboard till you do reboot.
I hope I didnt make this complicated lol, and yes i know....some of you know how to do this. I did it for the ones who did not.
Works perfectly with desire sense mdeejay build. Thanks.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
that's really great! sometimes it's pretty hard to navigate in text and this makes it a lot easier. thank you!
Same great result here... Thnx man...
Thank You
U don't know how long ive been searching for this and all the time it was right under my nose!
Im copying the newHTC_IME.apk to, "sd/android/AndroidApps/," then rebooting but nothing!
Ive tried clicking on newHTC_IME.apk in this folder it tries to install but then says, "application not installed".
Please Help.
did not work for me...got a process error. used android commander to push .apk to systems folder
Worked fine for me, really helpfull, no doubt Android is getting better and better for the HD2, im not using winmo since day one on Android
AbuGWM5 said:
U don't know how long ive been searching for this and all the time it was right under my nose!
Im copying the newHTC_IME.apk to, "sd/android/AndroidApps/," then rebooting but nothing!
Ive tried clicking on newHTC_IME.apk in this folder it tries to install but then says, "application not installed".
Please Help.
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the method you're doing won't work.. follow the OP's instruction on how to do it, or install droid explorer and then copy/paste the newHTC_IME.apk file to system/app folder.
BE VERY WARY ABOUT THIS!!!
I'm going to have to start from scratch as doing this has lost my keyboard, permanently.
I keep getting a "Sorry" message saying that "The application Touch Input has stopped unexpectedly" and my keyboard is unavailable.
This is after installing this new keyboard, as well as after restoring the original one. It's basically just screwed my keyboard so I'm going to have to rebuild my instance of Android from scratch.
AbuGWM5 said:
Im copying the newHTC_IME.apk to, "sd/android/AndroidApps/," then rebooting but nothing!
Please Help.
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You've got to copy it in sd/Android/root/system/app>
and reboot!
this should work for you.
hellraiser-rh said:
You've got to copy it in sd/Android/root/system/app>
and reboot!
this should work for you.
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mine doesnt even have app folder in my root folder can i just make a folder in the root and do it like that? and after i put it in the folder where do i go to select the evo keyboard sorry for acting like a noob lol
Yes thanks a lot but I was very afraid because I had to erase and save elsewhere the old file . I could not copy the new file in root system app as it was saying that i had not enough place in the rom.
Thanks for the apps . It work great !
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
has any one had a success in getting this keyboard working on non sense builds? Eg cyanogens?
abrise said:
Yes thanks a lot but I was very afraid because I had to erase and save elsewhere the old file . I could not copy the new file in root system app as it was saying that i had not enough place in the rom.
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use supermanager to gain the root access
leo-HD2 said:
use supermanager to gain the root access
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My friends, i'm not able to write the file newHTC_IME.apk into /system/app/.
I've installed "Root Explorer" and I also cannot, it tells me that there's no space to copy the file... even i use mount r/w
i'v also tried to access superuser but i dont know how it works... superuser2.3.6 app screen shows me there's no apps, log shows me there's no log, and i don't know how can i give root privilegies to "root explorer"
thnx!
SOLVED: I was able doing the same, deleting HTC_IME.pak and copying newHTC_IME.pak. Thnx!!!
Hi motoman234,
Do you happen to have a copy of the cm6 themed keyboard used in shu8i's first batch of builds?
Thank you
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so much thanks
Thanks a lot
Had some problems figuring out the permissions, but workt great with Root Explorer.
thanks for the app. Really enjoying the arrows
These are the STOCK FROYO apps from OFFICIAL 2.2
IF you want to request a app, please Post telling me the correct app name, if theres a specific firmware you want it from, and i'll try my best to look for it.
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If someone wants to make this better, please i'm all for suggestions.
The maximum its letting me upload on here is 8, so i'll upload more on the below post.
HOW TO INSTALL THESE APPS.
Put these apps on the sd card, or download them directly from phone.
when you click it it will say application not installed.
You must get a file manager, such as ASTRO, or ROOT EXPLORER
and move these .apk files to system/app/...
ALL APK FILES FROM POST 1, AND 2 ARE IN THIS ZIP.
APPS THAT ARE NOT ON POST 1 OR 2 ARE IN POSTS ARE IN NORMAL POSTS, AND THESE ARE THE ONES ADDED SO FAR.
think free or thinkdroid.apk
The Sim's LIMITED Edition (WORKS ON VIBRANT ONLY) - all downloads are on post.
Continued....
If you download swype.apk
you may need this swypelib core file.
put it in SYSTEM/LIB/...
You should remove avatar.
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mr.orange303 said:
You should remove avatar.
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its just the .apk, so people on custom roms, but have avatar on sd card, they can use that .apk with the sd card movie.
Awesome. Will add to the stickies soon.
Should be in the App Section though. Hopefully a mod can move it.
Reread thread, never mind.
OP could you post samsung apps like feeds and updates, daily briefing, memo, allshare etc.
rakeshchn said:
OP could you post samsung apps like feeds and updates, daily briefing, memo, allshare etc.
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Yes, unfortunately im unable to get to a computer right now. Ill do it first thing tomorrow.
xriderx66 said:
its just the .apk, so people on custom roms, but have avatar on sd card, they can use that .apk with the sd card movie.
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Ok cool. My bad. Touchy stuff you know
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you are missing the sims and think free office.
otherwise, good thread.
funeralthirst said:
you are missing the sims and think free office.
otherwise, good thread.
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The Sims is a problem because it is two APKs. One is the launcher and does nothing without the actual game. The game is too HUGE to post, and might be considered warez, even though it has been confirmed it will only run on a true T959. So if you want that one the best solution at the moment it to get it from the market since EA recently released it.
what version of swype is that?
xriderx66 said:
HOW TO INSTALL THESE APPS.
Put these apps on the sd card, or download them directly from phone.
when you click it it will say application not installed.
You must get a file manager, such as ASTRO, or ROOT EXPLORER
and move these .apk files to system/app/...
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xriderx, where is system/app located? I don't think my astro is able to see it.
Oniyuri said:
xriderx, where is system/app located? I don't think my astro is able to see it.
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On astro click back until it says back 1 more time to exit.
That's where u find system then find app or apps, then paste or move it in there.
To the version of swype question, this is from the latest official froyo.
Edit : I will add thinkfree AND sims if a mod tells me its okay.
Ill add sins by giving sd card data
Not to self advertise BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTT http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894794 has this ability to add all the stock apps you want and it will package them in a pretty flashable zip for you, too
xriderx66 said:
On astro click back until it says back 1 more time to exit.
That's where u find system then find app or apps, then paste or move it in there.
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Okay, I did manage to find my way by pressing up once I got to that point. After that do I just reboot or do I try to install?
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Awesome, I was needing the memo app
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need help
Can someone tell me what i'm doing wrong. I've downloaded the memo apk used astro to move it to system/app rebooted and I still don't have the memo app. I've even tried to install it using open app manager in astro and it says "there is a problem parsing the package". I'm using Nero 5 w touchwiz. Any ideas?????????????????
khulsey said:
Can someone tell me what i'm doing wrong. I've downloaded the memo apk used astro to move it to system/app rebooted and I still don't have the memo app. I've even tried to install it using open app manager in astro and it says "there is a problem parsing the package". I'm using Nero 5 w touchwiz. Any ideas?????????????????
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Have you confirmed that the apk is in fact in /system/app and that it was not a failed copy?
I have noticed that when using DroidExplorer to do pushes, if the permissions are not correct it acts the same as if it copied ok. I usually end up having to verify using a on phone file manager like Astro or Root Explorer that the file is actually there.
after rebooting again i checked astro and it is in the system/app folder. i did notice that the rest of the files in system apps have the size, date, and something that says -r- (dont really know too much about astro so i have no idea what that means). but i did notice that the memo apk has the size, date, and instead of -r- is has -rw. anyone know what that means?
So I just installed EH06 (from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221253) and it's running well, but it's loaded up with a bunch of stock apps I'd like to get rid of. Is there a easy way to get rid of these apps? (sprint tv, nascar, etc) I basically want to barebones it as much as possible.
Thanks!
I use super manager, free on the market, to remove unwanted stock apps.
I tried deleting the files from \system\app but wasn't able to get rid of them. (using super manager)
Hit menu, goto setup, check root function (I also have silent installer checked) then next time you enter system/app/ it should ask if you want it to be r/w, select that and it should allow you to remove them.
Had root already enabled, had to get into settings and hit the 'switch system r/w' settings and then it was fine. Just browsed to /system/app and got rid of the junk i didn't want to keep. thanks for the help/reply!
joshag said:
So I just installed EH06 (from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221253) and it's running well, but it's loaded up with a bunch of stock apps I'd like to get rid of. Is there a easy way to get rid of these apps? (sprint tv, nascar, etc) I basically want to barebones it as much as possible.
Thanks!
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I use root explorer or adb (adb is a pc app).
+ 1 on root explorer
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what is asphalt under?
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/index.php?topic=5341.0
I still use that. It's a terrific, easy tool.
othan1 said:
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/index.php?topic=5341.0
I still use that. It's a terrific, easy tool.
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This is what I use as well.
othan1 said:
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/index.php?topic=5341.0
I still use that. It's a terrific, easy tool.
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stir fry a lot said:
This is what I use as well.
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Yep, it gets the job done.
edit: oh yea and it has a backup feature so use it.
It's no fun to remove something only to find out that thing you removed is more important than you thought THEN find out that you need to either reinstall or start a pointless thread asking people to post apks for you.. nobody likes that guy. don't be that guy.
MaxPatlick said:
Yep, it gets the job done.
edit: oh yea and it has a backup feature so use it.
It's no fun to remove something only to find out that thing you removed is more important than you thought THEN find out that you need to either reinstall or start a pointless thread asking people to post apks for you.. nobody likes that guy. don't be that guy.
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lol. very true.
joshag said:
So I just installed EH06 (from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221253) and it's running well, but it's loaded up with a bunch of stock apps I'd like to get rid of. Is there a easy way to get rid of these apps? (sprint tv, nascar, etc) I basically want to barebones it as much as possible. The first solution is better but their is more way to skin a cat.
Thanks!
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Here is another approach if you are willing to reflash download this Rom: Samsung-Epic-EH06-DeOdex-Update then open the zip file using 7-zip, winzip or a similar archive program. Afterward open the system folder and then the app folder, then delete or add the .apk file you want or don't close the archive and save your progress. Afterward flash this Rom Via CWM and then you are done.
jamice4u said:
Here is another approach if you are willing to reflash download this Rom: Samsung-Epic-EH06-DeOdex-Update then open the zip file using 7-zip, winzip or a similar archive program. Afterward open the system folder and then the app folder, then delete or add the .apk file you want or don't close the archive and save your progress. Afterward flash this Rom Via CWM and then you are done.
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Is it really that easy?
Will it work with the tar/ODIN as well?
Just read that the new version of kitkat will be out soon. For Note3 Verizon.
I have a rooted phone. My main concern is not to let the firmware automatically download. How do I stop it from downloading
Do you have a link to the article?
Galaxy Note 3
susieq29 said:
Just read that the new version of kitkat will be out today or tomorrow. For Note3 Verizon.
I have a rooted phone. If I want the Verzion version do I need to unroot to download it when it comes out?
Do I need to stop it from automatically downloading on my phone so nothings happens?
Can I go into Kies and get the new software and install it manually?
What do you suggest. My main concern is not to let it download automatically and do any damage to my phone.
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IS this a trusted source? Its hard to believe Verizon will be pushing out an update anytime soon for this device.
I guess it remains to be seen!
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susieq29 said:
Just read that the new version of kitkat will be out today or tomorrow. For Note3 Verizon.
I have a rooted phone. If I want the Verzion version do I need to unroot to download it when it comes out?
Do I need to stop it from automatically downloading on my phone so nothings happens?
Can I go into Kies and get the new software and install it manually?
What do you suggest. My main concern is not to let it download automatically and do any damage to my phone.
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It can't install automatically without your permission (shouldn't).
My suggestion to get the update is Odin back to 100% full stock image. Then you can take whatever OTA is at your hearts desire. Then you know everything is so fresh, so clean :good:
Then we just wait for word on root ?
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kickenwing13 said:
Then we just wait for word on root ?
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That's what I'm going to do. I hear a lot of interesting things about 4.4.2 - how it breaks SD Card access etc... I am VERY happy with 4.3 with the rom I've chosen and will happily await a Clean Rom 4.4 before I even think about 4.4.
I have 4.4.2 on my Nexus 7 2013 tablet and it's good - hopefully it'll mean even better battery life. Pretty happy with the 2x battery life increase after I've rooted. Here's to hoping for more in 4.4.2.
Fyi - googled and I can't find anything about 4.4 coming to Note 3 via Verizon. Back when I had Droid 1 and HTC Thunderbolt us rooters got ICS way before it came out to the carriers. lol.
OP, do you have a link?
I disabled both Knox and the OTA update in MJE by using a root file explorer (Solid Explorer) and changing file permissions to 0000 ("---------") of a couple .apk/.odex files in /system/app (followed by rebooting) :
ContainerAgent{.apk,.odex}
ContainerEventsRelayManager{.apk,.odex}
KLMSAgent{.apk,.odex}
KnoxAgent{.apk,.odex}
KnoxAttestationAgent{.apk,.odex}
KnoxStore{.apk,.odex}
SDM{.apk,.odex}
FWUpgrade{.apk,.odex}
LocalFOTA.apk
This allows them to be restored at any time by chmod'ing them back to mode 0644 ("-rw-r--r--"). I suppose this is similar to "freezing" in TiBu. The first group are Knox-related and last three are involved in the OTA, but it might be sufficient to only disable the SDM{.apk,.odex} files.
cheers
how do I disable SDM{.apk,.odex} files. using root file explorer. I found the files I do not see anyway to disable them?
susieq29 said:
how do I disable SDM{.apk,.odex} files. using root file explorer. I found the files I do not see anyway to disable them?
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Rename them to .bak files.
If I move the file to my sd card would that do the same thing as disabling them? Would it mess up my OS not to have it in my system file.
I do not see how to rename any file? Please explain the process of renaming.
susieq29 said:
how do I disable SDM{.apk,.odex} files. using root file explorer. I found the files I do not see anyway to disable them?
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I haven't used root explorer, but I know that both Solid Explorer and ES File Manager have a way to change the file permissions mode - usually by press-and-hold on the file name, and then select "Properties" or some such from the pop-up menu.
You can also rename them if you want as suggested above (but obviously don't delete the {.apk | .odex} suffix so you won't get the two of them confused) - for instance Foo.apk -> Foo.apk.bak and Foo.odex -> Foo.odex.bak
[Edit] Also: Some root-aware file explorers make you manually remount /system in rw mode before you do anything, and some take care of it for you. If your permission changes / renaming operations fail, it's because of that. (Solid explorer just does it for you).
susieq29 said:
If I move the file to my sd card would that do the same thing as disabling them? Would it mess up my OS not to have it in my system file.
I do not see how to rename any file? Please explain the process of renaming.
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Usually there is a menu in your file explorer which is brought up by long-pressing on an individual file name. I would recommend you leave the files in place and either rename them or make them unreadable (mode 0000) - moving them to the SD card and back will destroy the SElinux extended attributes of the files (if any). Then a couple months from now you won't need to remember where they are. They won't do any harm just sitting there.
Do I take out work apk and put in bak instead?
Got it thanks
susieq29 said:
If I move the file to my sd card would that do the same thing as disabling them? Would it mess up my OS not to have it in my system file.
I do not see how to rename any file? Please explain the process of renaming.
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If you have root you can download fx file manager and the root add on from the play store or a similar root file manager. This will allow you to rename the files you need. You can move or delete them if you want. All the custom ROMs remove them without issue. Another option would be to purchase Titanium Backup Pro and freeze the apps with that. That is my preferred method with a stock rooted rom because all you have to do is unfreeze them and then unroot to take the OTA. With that in mind I would heed the advice of others and stay away from KitKat until a root method is confirmed if you value having root access.
Edit @bftb0 beat me to the answer when I was typing...
Just changed it and the app became a blank. When I put back the app and took away the bak the app did not appear again it is still a blank what do I do to get it back in system tray. Right now it is a blank page?
Misterxtc said:
With that in mind I would heed the advice of others and stay away from KitKat until a root method is confirmed if you value having root access.
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+1
There will be plenty of lemmings that rush to the sea, afraid that they are going to miss something by not downloading an update on day one.
So, wait a week or two to see if any of them make it back to shore with their root privileges still intact. Their pain will be your gain. You'll also have the benefit of reading review articles on-line that will tell you if there is anything compelling in the update; my guess is that your phone already works quite well.
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susieq29 said:
Just changed it and the app became a blank. When I put back the app and took away the bak the app did not appear again it is still a blank what do I do to get it back in system tray. Right now it is a blank page?
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Extremely confusing and vague language "changed it", "the app became a blank". also "system tray" and "put back". Huh?
Don't use pronouns such as "it". Nobody knows which "it" you are talking about.
It is possible that your file browser needs to "refresh" it's listing after a file name change. Sometimes file managers have an explicit "refresh" in their menu, or in other cases, you just visit a different folder in the file manger and then return back to (e.g.) /system/app folder to get the refresh to occur.
Hopefully all you are doing is manipulating file names.
Titanium will not work with Note 3. It actually semi bricked my phone. I was told not to Install it. The app whose name I changed then changed back is still there the original icon is just not there. I think everything is OK but got nervous not seeing the icom
I think the icon just disappeared. I first changed the name as you suggested adding bak. The icon disappeared but it showed a blank page icon.Then I wanted to make sure I could put it back so I removed the bak. After I removed the bak then rebooted. The icon never appeared again? When I open file manager and look at it the symbol is a question mark.
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There will be plenty of lemmings that rush to the sea, afraid that they are going to miss something by not downloading an update on day one.
So, wait a week or two to see if any of them make it back to shore with their root privileges still intact. Their pain will be your gain. You'll also have the benefit of reading review articles on-line that will tell you if there is anything compelling in the update; my guess is that your phone already works quite well.
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I learned my lesson on my last phone. It was a S3 with an unlocked bootloader. I HAD to get the update despite the warnings not to. Within 10 minutes after that I tripped knox trying to get root and the wifi stopped working. That mistake cost me $400.00 for the phone N3 I have now. Verizon was "kind" enough to give me $300.00 off any new phone despite my mistake. No more going down that road for me. Yes, I am quite happy with this phone, even with the locked bootloader.
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susieq29 said:
Titanium will not work with Note 3. It actually semi bricked my phone. I was told not to Install it. The app whose name I changed then changed back is still there the original icon is just not there. I think everything is OK but got nervous not seeing the icom
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Trust me it works fine and won't brick your phone if you use it properly. At worst you would have to Odin back to stock if you deleted important files by mistake.
I don't think anything is wrong with the system. It is OK to have a ? mark instead of the icon right?