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Get Apk file from Market

When i download and install an App from the Android Market where the Apk installation file is temporary placed? Which path?
tnx in advance

the apk's are stored at /data/app and /data/app-private after you installed the app and will be removed if you uninstall it.

Tnx for the answer mopodo, but if i hard reset the device, can i will use theese files to reinstall them?
i'm sorry for my bad english...

sidvizioso said:
Tnx for the answer mopodo, but if i hard reset the device, can i will use theese files to reinstall them?
i'm sorry for my bad english...
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No, you can make a backup to your SD card with apps like MyBackup or Backup For Root Users.

So which is the temp path of the downloaded apk from market?
i want to grab them...

Pinesal said:
No, you can make a backup to your SD card with apps like MyBackup or Backup For Root Users.
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of course you can.
you just have to copy them to your sdcard or pc an install them again, with «adb install something.apk» or «Astro File Manager» (or a similar file managerapp)
a hard reset will delete everything on «/data»

If you have root copy the contents of both folders to your SD card.
mkdir /sdcard/apps
cp /data/app/* /sdcard/apps
cp /data/app-private/* /sdcard/apps
Then after you wipe (I've never heard anyone call it a 'hard reset' before) you can use an app like Astore or ApkInstaller to reinstall them.
If you don't have root then not only will you not be able to read app-private, but your ROM wont have busybox so you wont be able to bash in those commands. In that case use an app like Astro or AppManager to copy non-private apks to the sdcard, but for private apps you'll have to redownload them (without being charged of course.)
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No, you can make a backup to your SD card with apps like MyBackup or Backup For Root Users.
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Only if they're non-private (reside in /app, private being /app-private).

He's probably coming from WinMo. We called a factory reset/wipe a hard reset.

mopodo said:
the apk's are stored at /data/app and /data/app-private after you installed the app and will be removed if you uninstall it.
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Slightly off topic lol But i see you said Private does that mean you could manually back up Private apps you buy off market by just copying them /w root access?

When I run the following from an adb shell, with or without SU root:
cp /data/app/* <my location on sd>
I always get:
cp: permission denied
In fact, no matter how or where I cp from or to, and no matter what I am trying to copy, even if I leave all arguments blank, I still get "cp: permission denied" -- I have busybox installed in /system/xbin from /data/local and as far as I can tell it installed ok. Phone is a rooted Sprint hero 1.56.651.2 running stock ROM.
I have also tried to 'adb pull /data/app' and it always find 0 files. None of this is a big deal for me, however, as I am just trying to backup a bunch of apks for free apps in case versions change too much. Mostly just curious...
Any ideas?
EDIT: Both Astro and AppManager handled the (non-private) apk backups fine -- so I have no real need for the cp method to work, but I am still wondering why it will not -- is it the adb shell? must I use a terminal emulator from on the phone instead? something else? Anyways, if I really want to pursue it, perhaps I should take it to a busybox thread at this point...
EDIT2: It appears as if the 'cp' command as I was running it wasn't getting passed through busybox (not sure why). From what I can piece together reading other threads, it seems that if you have installed busybox on top of a ROM that doesn't already have it (like stock, after rooting and recovery setup) than you must prefix commands with 'busybox' when entered, as in 'busybox cp /data/app/* <my location>' and it does work for me that way. Still cannot seem to copy /data/app-private which I thought having root access would allow -- I guess I just don't understand nearly enough about busybox implementation, linux permissions, and, well, linux in general.

You could try an app manager and back 'em up from there.

Just try the following command.
busybox cp /data/app/* /sdcard/<your backup loc>
askwhy said:
When I run the following from an adb shell, with or without SU root:
cp /data/app/* <my location on sd>
I always get:
cp: permission denied
In fact, no matter how or where I cp from or to, and no matter what I am trying to copy, even if I leave all arguments blank, I still get "cp: permission denied" -- I have busybox installed in /system/xbin from /data/local and as far as I can tell it installed ok. Phone is a rooted Sprint hero 1.56.651.2 running stock ROM.
I have also tried to 'adb pull /data/app' and it always find 0 files. None of this is a big deal for me, however, as I am just trying to backup a bunch of apks for free apps in case versions change too much. Mostly just curious...
Any ideas?
EDIT: Both Astro and AppManager handled the (non-private) apk backups fine -- so I have no real need for the cp method to work, but I am still wondering why it will not -- is it the adb shell? must I use a terminal emulator from on the phone instead? something else? Anyways, if I really want to pursue it, perhaps I should take it to a busybox thread at this point...
EDIT2: It appears as if the 'cp' command as I was running it wasn't getting passed through busybox (not sure why). From what I can piece together reading other threads, it seems that if you have installed busybox on top of a ROM that doesn't already have it (like stock, after rooting and recovery setup) than you must prefix commands with 'busybox' when entered, as in 'busybox cp /data/app/* <my location>' and it does work for me that way. Still cannot seem to copy /data/app-private which I thought having root access would allow -- I guess I just don't understand nearly enough about busybox implementation, linux permissions, and, well, linux in general.
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Well in windows
'adb pull' is used if that helps

Market is very slow after installing another rom

Hey friends!
I have a great problem.
After installing another rom, my market doesn't work properly.
I open the market and it's very slow. Everything I want to do takes a few seconds. Tapping on the downloads button, tapping on apps, downloading them... all slow.
Now I've figured some out:
Wipe everything
install another rom new
took another google account
market is fine
Then:
wiped
installed the rom new
took my first account
market is slow.......
Whats wrong with my account and how can I get it to work normal.
If I said slow, that isn't right. Right is sloooooow....

That's weird... lets see what others have to say...

Is it anything like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670407
I still haven't fixed mine yet, trying desperately to..

Yes, same problem.
Sh*t.
Market is still unusable for me.
But now I can see paid apps, but it's terrible slow.
Can someone put this threads together? I think, I#ve searched wrong yesterday.

Try pushing another market apk to your phone?

You're right, it solved the problem. Thanks!
I've deleted the Vending.apk in folder /system/apps
Then I've installed another Vending.apk with ADB
Copy the attached file to your AndroidSDK/tools folder on PC (delelte the .zip extension!)
Plug your Phone with USB to the PC
Open up the shell (cmd)
Navigate to your AndroidSDK/Tools/ folder
Type in:
adb remount
adb shell push Vending.apk /system/apps
adb reboot
After the reboot, everything is fine!

Formel-LMS said:
You're right, it solved the problem. Thanks!
I've deleted the Vending.apk in folder /system/apps
Then I've installed another Vending.apk with ADB
Copy the attached file to your AndroidSDK/tools folder on PC (delelte the .zip extension!)
Plug your Phone with USB to the PC
Open up the shell (cmd)
Navigate to your AndroidSDK/Tools/ folder
Type in:
adb remount
adb shell push Vending.apk /system/apps
adb reboot
After the reboot, everything is fine!
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This helped me too but you have a few commands wrong.
Firstly, to remove just do:
adb remount
adb shell rm -f /system/app/Vending.apk
Then, to install the older version:
adb push Vending.apk /system/app/
adb shell reboot
I also did the removal line again with a lower case v as I seemed to have two vending.apks, this may just be something specific to my phone though as I was messing around a lot getting this working!

Bugger, still didn't work for me...

something weird.
wiped, reflashed cm 5.0.7-t2 and gapps epe54b.
right after adding my gmail account the market started to download all my paid apps again. that made the market that slow.

now wiped again and reflashed 5.0.7-t2 and gapps.
installed titanium backup.apk and restored all apps and settings.
for now the market (v1713) works as usual.

I've tried everything advised and my market is still s-l-o-w.
I have tried:
Clearing cache
Uninstalling updates
Reflashing Gapps
Formel's replacement Vending.apk
Think I'm gonna resort to a full wipe once CM5.0.7 is out...

http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?/topic/2589-solved-market-slow-for-some-people/
on some phones it fixed itself.

Lost market apk

I don't have ES or Astro either, so when I do get the apk I won't be able to browse and install it. Any tips?

If you have an update.zip try to unzip it and taking out vending.apk (or something) that's what I did at least.
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You can always install through adb if you have the Vending.apk. Just put the .apk into the tools directory of your SDK and type:
Code:
adb install Vending.apk
(Never tried this, but it should work??)

"adb install Vending.apk" will put the Market into /data/app, it's preferred to have it in /system/app.
So all you have to do is:
Code:
adb remount
adb push Vending.apk /system/app

gu1dry said:
"adb install Vending.apk" will put the Market into /data/app, it's preferred to have it in /system/app.
So all you have to do is:
Code:
adb remount
adb push Vending.apk /system/app
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Is the remount necessary? I've never quite understood what that does. I know it is required to successfully push files, but I've installed just fine without remount.
Also, thanks for the tip on how to install to other directories. I didn't know this was possible, but it makes sense

adb remount, makes /system writable.

Hi there,
I've the same problem, accidently deleted my market.
I've root and everything, though a very minor understanding about the adb.
Could some of you helpful guys give me some step by step instructions, please?

Fascinate/Vibrant Widgets on Captivate

Sorry if this has been mentioned before (I did search before posting), but there are a few widgets from the other Galaxy S phones that are rather nice, the weather clock in particular. I know there is a Fascinate dump out there, but can I just extract the apk and install it, or is there something else that I need to do. Any help is appreciated.
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I would like to know this as well. Have subscribed to this thread.
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Download the firmware that has those widgets and pull the apks and install them on your firmware of choice

If anyone does this post it please, if you link a how to ill do it.

Well, i pulled the APK's out of the ROM, but I'm not able to install them. I'm really new at this, so forgive me for the ignorance. there are ODEX files that accompany the apks...do i have to do something with those on order to install the widgets?

you'll need to use adb shell once you copy the files to a location on your internal sd card
you'll need to mount system as r/w first so do this, so:
adb shell
su (your device needs to be awake and unlocked so you can verify the SU request)
mount -o remount rw /system
cp /sdcard/xxxx.odex /system/app
cp /sdcard/xxxx.apk /system/app
reboot
the reboot is just for good measure. i've used this technique to get apps onto the phone, but as usual YMMV. If you post up the apk and odex files as a zip i'll give them a shot.

uiskibum said:
you'll need to use adb shell once you copy the files to a location on your internal sd card
you'll need to mount system as r/w first so do this, so:
adb shell
su (your device needs to be awake and unlocked so you can verify the SU request)
mount -o remount rw /system
cp /sdcard/xxxx.odex /system/app
cp /sdcard/xxxx.apk /system/app
reboot
the reboot is just for good measure. i've used this technique to get apps onto the phone, but as usual YMMV. If you post up the apk and odex files as a zip i'll give them a shot.
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Do you have o remount /system as read only or will the reboot do that?

alphadog00 said:
Do you have o remount /system as read only or will the reboot do that?
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the reboot will do that

What kind of cool stuff do they have?
Do tell!!

I had asked about putting the Samsung Touchwiz widgets on if using Launcher Pro. Was told no.
Would this method allow that for them?

Well, I've uploaded the files to Rapidshare, but thanks to the restrictions on my noob account, I can't link to the files.
rapidshare files 421816817 Samsung_Fascinate_Widgets zip

OK, major problem.
I copied the ODEX and APK's to the System/App folder and rebooted...now my phone will get stuck at the "Galaxy S" logo page and the display stops working. connecting via USB to the computer allows me to access the system via ADB, but I can't get the display running. What's the command in ADB to remove the files I just copied over?

adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/st19 /system
rm /system/app/[name of widget file].*
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OK, major problem.
I copied the ODEX and APK's to the System/App folder and rebooted...now my phone will get stuck at the "Galaxy S" logo page and the display stops working. connecting via USB to the computer allows me to access the system via ADB, but I can't get the display running. What's the command in ADB to remove the files I just copied over?
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Thanks for that info. Phone is back to normal. Now, back to the topic at hand. Anyone had success at getting these widgets working on the Captivate?
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[Script]Obtain Google Play

Josepho1997 said:
Here is a script that will download and install Google Play(and the other needed files) without any risk of bricking your device. This script will install everything for you, and after it reboots, you should have Google Play.
Just download gapps.sh run it in terminal emulator:
Code:
su
cd /sdcard
sh gapps.sh
Feel free to leave some feedback.
Download - https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/gapps.sh?w=13584f53
Make sure you put the script in the root of your sdcard.
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The link doesnt work, i would like to try it when you get it back up

migjr415 said:
The link doesnt work, i would like to try it when you get it back up
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Try this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/t1j5fzwnzaeq64l/gapps.sh?m
There should be a download link at the top.
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Hey! Thanks for this! I JUST bought the KHD for my wife last night and was looking for a way to sideload apps. I would like to try this but I honestly have no idea what the steps are on a mac. Any way you could help me out? Where/how do I get into the terminal? Thanks again.

dmusic said:
Hey! Thanks for this! I JUST bought the KHD for my wife last night and was looking for a way to sideload apps. I would like to try this but I honestly have no idea what the steps are on a mac. Any way you could help me out? Where/how do I get into the terminal? Thanks again.
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Ok. I updated the OP. You dont need a mac for this(unless you download the script with the mac, in which you'll need to transfer it to your kindle). But to side-load, you just need to allow the installation of unknown sources. But if you use this script, you wont need to sideload as you'll have he complete market.
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Thanks for the quick reply. What I meant was that I am using a mac and did not know if any extra steps were required. I downloaded the term apk and the gapps.sh file but it does not seem to be working in term. And I am a little confused about the "root of the sd card" thing. The kindle does not have an sd card...? I connected to my mac and placed it in the screen that pops up when you want to side load or transfer files to and from the kindle. When using terminal all I get it sh: gapps.sh: No such file or directory
Suggestions? Thanks again!
I guess I should ask if I need to be rooted or perhaps I did not mention that I was NOT rooted.....

dmusic said:
Thanks for the quick reply. What I meant was that I am using a mac and did not know if any extra steps were required. I downloaded the term apk and the gapps.sh file but it does not seem to be working in term. And I am a little confused about the "root of the sd card" thing. The kindle does not have an sd card...? I connected to my mac and placed it in the screen that pops up when you want to side load or transfer files to and from the kindle. When using terminal all I get it sh: gapps.sh: No such file or directory
Suggestions? Thanks again!
I guess I should ask if I need to be rooted or perhaps I did not mention that I was NOT rooted.....
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The sdcard is internal. When you connect your Kindle via USB to transfer files, that is your sdcard. The root of your sdcard is right on your sdcard. So the root of your sdcard is basically straight on the sdcard and not in any folder. When you connect your kindle via USB, you see a lot of folders. You wouldn't place the gapps.sh in any of the folders, but straight on the sdcard.
The sh: gapps.sh: No such file or directory means that it couldn't locate the file in the directory you where in. cd /sdcard means to change directory to the sdcard. It couldn't find it because it wasn't in the root of your sdcard. For example, if it were in your download folder(inside the sdcard), then you would have to do
Code:
cd /sdcard/Downloads
And yes, you need to be rooted
Sorry if this is confusing. I'm only 14, and I'm not very good at explaining things.
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I just tried it. Terminal loaded the gapps.sh and has many failed error and reboot! I thought it was brick. After reboot nothing happens. No playstore to be found.

sAixKo said:
I just tried it. Terminal loaded the gapps.sh and has many failed error and reboot! I thought it was brick. After reboot nothing happens. No playstore to be found.
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Can you rephrase that? In the script it should've downloaded 3 different files. Did it do that? It should've Downloaded them, then moved them, installed them, deleted them off your sdcard, and then rebooted. Browse to /system/app and see if the play store is in there.(Along with Vending.apk and the google service framework). I know on the original kindle fire google play wouldn't show up on the carasoul.(however you spell it)
I did test this script on my original kindle fire, and it worked fine.
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Josepho1997 said:
Can you rephrase that? In the script it should've downloaded 3 different files. Did it do that? It should've Downloaded them, then moved them, installed them, deleted them off your sdcard, and then rebooted. Browse to /system/app and see if the play store is in there.(Along with Vending.apk and the google service framework). I know on the original kindle fire google play wouldn't show up on the carasoul.(however you spell it)
I did test this script on my original kindle fire, and it worked fine.
Android>iOS... Android FTW!
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1. My KFHD is rooted
2. sideloaded terminal
3. launch terminal within KFHD
4. su > cd /sdcard > sh gapps.sh
* It launch the file and gave me bunch of text "saying error failed something" too fast for me to read them. It was only a few seconds then it rebooted.
5. I don't see nothing in /system/app

sAixKo said:
1. My KFHD is rooted
2. sideloaded terminal
3. launch terminal within KFHD
4. su > cd /sdcard > sh gapps.sh
* It launch the file and gave me bunch of text "saying error failed something" too fast for me to read them. It was only a few seconds then it rebooted.
5. I don't see nothing in /system/app
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It seems like it isn't downloading the files and without the files, it will just skip the other steps(they'll get errors).
Edit: Wait...Do you have busybox? If not, sideload this app, run it, make sure it installed busybox, and then run the script again. Here's the app: http://db.tt/ESRFKtXC
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Would deleting the wget command work if the 3 files is already on the /sdcard ?
I thought we only need to move the vending.apk to " system/app " folder?

sAixKo said:
Would deleting the wget command work if the 3 files is already on the /sdcard ?
I thought we only need to move the vending.apk to " system/app " folder?
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Yes, if you have the 3 files already on your sdcard with the same names as the ones in my script, and you delete the wget commands, it will work. Why? Is busybox not installing? And the other two files need to go somewhere. So I just put them in the /system/app folder where they should be anyways.
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Does one have to be rooted to do try this process? I'll proceed with my questions if that isn't necessary to get the Play Store.
I thought I read yes somewhere mixed in one of the posts but I'm just making sure.

robertc88 said:
Does one have to be rooted to do try this process? I'll proceed with my questions if that isn't necessary to get the Play Store.
I thought I read yes but that wasn't on a post by the OP but someone else.
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Yes, you need root.
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I can't get busybox to install with the installer. Keeps failing no matter what version i pick. I think it might be a permissions issue. It wouldn't let me mount r/w. Any ideas?
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mailingtechnology said:
I can't get busybox to install with the installer. Keeps failing no matter what version i pick. I think it might be a permissions issue. It wouldn't let me mount r/w. Any ideas?
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Sorry. I don't even own a kindle fire HD. Is it rooted?
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Yes it is rooted.
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Josepho1997 said:
It seems like it isn't downloading the files and without the files, it will just skip the other steps(they'll get errors).
Edit: Wait...Do you have busybox? If not, sideload this app, run it, make sure it installed busybox, and then run the script again. Here's the app: http://db.tt/ESRFKtXC
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My install in rebooting immediately with no downloads. Decided to try running a couple command individually.
The busybox remount works fine.
The WGET fails. There is no path to wget that android can find. If you run "busybox wget", it works.
Wonder if we need to include "busybox" in front of the wget commands.
Testing as soon as my linux box cranks up.
UPDATE:
Made a few changes to original script:
1. WGET's were not pulling the file from the site. Don't know why but had to pull the files individually and put on root of SDCARD
2. Changed line: chmod 644 /system/app/Play.apk to chmod 644 /system/app/Gplay3.8.17.apk
Question for OP..
Now that I have the Gplay apk and all the other files in the /system/app folder... now what? I don't see google play in the application list as an available option. I see it in the /system/app folder fine but it doesn't show as an app that is available.

Josepho1997 said:
Sorry. I don't even own a kindle fire HD. Is it rooted?
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The issue is the wgets you can't wget from media fire
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dank101 said:
The issue is the wgets you can't wget from media fire
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What? I've made serveral scripts using wget with a mediafire link and they've all worked. In fact, out of all the links I've tried, only mediafire worked.