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[Q] Factory apk. reinstall

How do I reinstall the factory .apk's like twitter and footprints. I have all the apk's, but they always fail when trying to install. When looking at the files in Super Manager they look like this HTCtwitter.apk(no install). Is there an easy way? I used Super Manager to remove them in the first place.

They need to be copied or pushed to /system/app
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danaff37 said:
They need to be copied or pushed to /system/app
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Ok, that makes sense. When I try to copy and past it won't let me. It says no busybox. What is the easiest way to push them there?
FYI, I'm a nob.

cremator75 said:
Ok, that makes sense. When I try to copy and past it won't let me. It says no busybox. What is the easiest way to push them there?
FYI, I'm a nob.
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Learn just a little bit more and you can be elevated from a nob to a noob...
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You can use adb push blah.apk /system/app in command prompt on your pc. Easiest way would be root explorer though.
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ADB works but fastboot does NOT

I don't know what's going on, and I've been searching for an answer to this for the past 2 hours. I have the latest SDK installed. I'm running the cm7 alpha build, latest one. ADB seems to work just fine. I just typed
adb reboot bootloader
bam, my mt4g is in fastboot mode.
I then typed
fastboot flash splash1 splash.img
and fastboot is not a recognized internal or external command, operable or batch file.
Seriously getting frustrated. I'm gonna smoke a bowl and come back a little more calm. lol

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11228290/fastboot
Put that in c:\windows\system32
then try your command again.
And then ship the bowl this way.

I'm about to try this. If it works I'm gonna kiss you. Its been hell and a half trying to find this answer. lol
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No go. Still the same error.
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/b/rotherJudas said:
No go. Still the same error.
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oh. My bad, thats the linux version. You need the windows version. I have a .bat for that.
Just run the file called adbonly.bat
and feel free to look through the file if you get scared that it asks for admin rights. Just needs to be elevated to write to system32. Then you can run your command from anywhere.
I actually made this as part of a seperate project, but it comes in handy if you need adb and fastboot quick and convenient like.

I finally figured this out. When the sdk updated (changing ADBs location from \sdk\tools\ to \sdk\platform-tools\ it didn't move fastboot.exe or any other files. All I had to do was cut all the files from \tools\ and paste to \platform-tools\
Hopefully this wont cause more problems down the line, which it ALWAYS does with winblows. Lol.
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/b/rotherJudas said:
I finally figured this out. When the sdk updated (changing ADBs location from \sdk\tools\ to \sdk\platform-tools\ it didn't move fastboot.exe or any other files. All I had to do was cut all the files from \tools\ to \platform-tools\
Hopefully this wont cause more problems down the line, which it ALWAYS does with winblows. Lol.
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Yeah that happens. But I swear my .bat would have worked too. lol.

I'm sure it would have. After running your cm7 rom I have total faith. I just didn't want to edit too many system folders on this craptop. Its my 4 year old sisters. Lol.
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Thank you so much. I spent an hour last night trying to get clockwork on my friends MT4G and had the same problem.
Looked at my comp when I read this post this morning and that was it, fastboot was still in the old tools folder.
Don't you love how "correcting" our state of mind can change how we see things.
Thanks again.
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pdug said:
Thank you so much. I spent an hour last night trying to get clockwork on my friends MT4G and had the same problem.
Looked at my comp when I read this post this morning and that was it, fastboot was still in the old tools folder.
Don't you love how "correcting" our state of mind can change how we see things.
Thanks again.
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Yeah, lol. I knew it would be something stupid like that. I'm not sure if my environmental variable was set up wrong or what. I have it set to C:\AndroidzSDK\
Should I set it to C:\AndroidSDK\tools\
Or maybe
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools\
?
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So I'm just now installing the SDK on my gf's computer and it puts ADB in /tools and Fastboot in /platform-tools. Fastboot refuses to run.
Code:
This application has failed to start because AdbWinApi.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
What's this about?? I downloaded the sdk.zip (the installer exe wanted me to install the java jdk, which I definitely don't need) and extracted it to C:\android-sdk-windows. Then I ran the SDK manager and installed the platform tools. Should I copy the platform-tools contents into tools or the other way around?
And why would they give me an SDK with a non-working fastboot? Kinda pissed right now...
EDIT - Copied contents of \platform-tools into \tools (DID NOT REPLACE ANY FILES!) and now everything works.
I would still like to know what was going on with this, and is there any advantage to adding the environment variable? I'd like to be able to run commands from any directory if possible, instead of having to cd all over the place.

Hel setting up adb

Hey xda I have sdk ver.12 also jre 6....but its not detecting my device this is my 4th time trying to use adb I have windows 7...what I wanna do is use fastboot to flash a cm7 splash screen..please help..thanx
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Download a program called usbdeview. Open up the program (run as administrator) and delete all of the drivers associated with your phone. Make sure USB Debugging is turned on in your settings/applications and plug your phone back into your computer. This should download the drivers necessary to run ADB.

Just use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=956434
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I would recommend setting up adb this way if you cant get it to work with Android SDK.
<<< http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928370 >>>.
I couldnt get Android SDK to work on my win7 machine either. Wish my comp just came with xp or something, new OS are a pain to get things like this working on.

Thanks guys appreciate the help the like u provided @eqjunkie829 did the trick....thanx
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I got it to work wit win7 u must follow everything wit out flaw
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Only thing now is flashing a new splash screen anyone know the fastboot method?
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Chuchave said:
Only thing now is flashing a new splash screen anyone know the fastboot method?
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I have flashed a couple of splash screens through terminal emulator method and it seems to be very easy. Should be a link in resource bible.
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Thanx eqjunkie
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@eqjunkie the method that I have adb set up in using the drewblue way there's no ask tools folder so how would I push a splash screen thru? I tried a terminal emulator way by typing first such to get # then dd if=/mnt/sdcard/custom.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p19 I also had the custom image the right size 480*800 that I converted to a image using ez splash screen flasher tool renamed it custom.img put it on the root of my sdcard but got a cannot open for read no such file or directory error....I just don't know what to do so im guessing fastboot is maybe my last option...
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Chuchave said:
@eqjunkie the method that I have adb set up in using the drewblue way there's no ask tools folder so how would I push a splash screen thru? I tried a terminal emulator way by typing first such to get # then dd if=/mnt/sdcard/custom.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p19 I also had the custom image the right size 480*800 that I converted to a image using ez splash screen flasher tool renamed it custom.img put it on the root of my sdcard but got a cannot open for read no such file or directory error....I just don't know what to do so im guessing fastboot is maybe my last option...
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Try using one of splash screens that are on this site already so you can tell if there is something wrong with the file that you are using or if you are missing a step. You can always replace it later once you know what the problem is. I'm thinking that if it's saying that there is no such file that may be the problem with the file. Did you unzip the file from the folder and put it on the root of the sdcard?
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Actually I created the image usin the ex splash Creator and the other one I got from somewhere else but I put it on the root of my memory card I don't know I could be missing followed the steps to the t....ill try again....and thanx
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my phone has the 2.3.4 update, want to go back to 2.2.1 to root, i downloaded jdk , and sdk is not detecting java . i'm on windows 7 is that the reason? my phone was rooted before using z4root i think. the one click method, so this is a frustrating. if someone could help id appreciate it. thanks

dirtyreturn said:
my phone has the 2.3.4 update, want to go back to 2.2.1 to root, i downloaded jdk , and sdk is not detecting java . i'm on windows 7 is that the reason? my phone was rooted before using z4root i think. the one click method, so this is a frustrating. if someone could help id appreciate it. thanks
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There is a post in development section under stickies on how to downgrade to froyo.
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Deactivate the screenshot button

Hello dear Samsung Tab Lovers ;-)
I have a question for the touchwhiz firmware of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Can someone tell me how to deactivate the screenshot button in the task bar?
I just hate this button cause I always accidently press it.
Is there a way to get ride of it??

The same question
Thanks!

uninstall screencaptureservice.apk via root explorer (system/app) or titanium backup

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Can this be done using adb commands?

paradoxni said:
Can this be done using adb commands?
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Just do it via root explorer. Its on sale for.99 cents today from amazon. Its a one day sale, so get in on it, its a must have app...
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task650 said:
uninstall screencaptureservice.apk via root explorer (system/app) or titanium backup
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When we delete iit, will the menu icon slide over or will there be a gap?
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mroneeyedboh said:
When we delete iit, will the menu icon slide over or will there be a gap?
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The button will still be there, just won't take the screenshots
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paradoxni said:
Can this be done using adb commands?
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You can get titanium backup free in the market. It will allow you to uninstall screencapture. You need root for it as well as for root explorer.
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Thanks for the suggestion and I can stop those stupid screen capture !

You don't need to uninstall it with Titanium Backup, just freeze it. I have no idea what mad scientist at Samsung thought there was the dying need to make screenshotting an ever-present feature button.

paradoxni said:
Can this be done using adb commands?
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It can be done using adb.
I'm assuming that the system apps are located in /system/app/ like my phone (I don't have a tab yet, though hopefully I will soon).
If that is true then a
Code:
adb rm /system/app/screencaptureservice.apk
should remove it. I have an inkling that there might be some capital letters in there (Like I said, I dont have the tab so I cant check), if the above code gives you an error about the file not being found type
Code:
adb ls /system/app/
which will show you the list of all files in /system/app/ and change part of the first code to reflect any capital letters.
I would suggest not deleting the file but renaming it or moving it somewhere (so it can be restored afterwards. Both are done with the same command mv (short for move)
The following code would rename the file and add renamed to the beginning:
Code:
adb mv /system/app/screencaptureservice.apk /system/app/renamedscreencaptureservice.apk
Or alternatively:
Code:
adb shell
cd /system/app/
mv screencaptureservice.apk renamedscreencaptureservice.apk
Whether renaming/moving or deleting I suggest rebooting after completing the task.

This will be great for my not-so-tech parents Tab, they would be so confused by the false "screenshot" screen if they would be pressing this endlessly.

Worked great thanks, don't know why this button exists.

Overly complicated since there's a setting in (ICS) it to change it: Settings -> Display -> Quick launch.
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On my ICS rom which is based on the stock touchwiz, in settings>display>quick launch. You should be able to change what the button does or to remove it completely. Hope this helps if you have the same options.

scoffyburito said:
Overly complicated since there's a setting in (ICS) it to change it: Settings -> Display -> Quick launch.
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Turned out to be pretty simple. Thanks a bunch!

[Q] N7 root problem

I am having a problem with rooting my n7 recently I decided that I would flash back to stock clean wipe sd card and reroot, well it didnt work out that way, flashed back to stock without a problem, then rerooted ok, but then was prompted to install 4.2.1 from google, well I did and here I am cant get rerooted after installing update. I use wugs tool kit and has always worked on my GNex and until now my N7, any ideas anyone?
It seems to see ADB, but no Fastboot? very strange, could I need a fastboot file or something?

Yup, better not to use a toolkit.
Need adb.exe and fastboot.exe in the platform-tools folder of the android sdk and the proper drivers.
It is nice (but not neccesary) to add a path in enviromental variables so you don't have to have files in the same directory always.
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demkantor said:
Yup, better not to use a toolkit.
Need adb.exe and fastboot.exe in the platform-tools folder of the android sdk and the proper drivers.
It is nice (but not neccesary) to add a path in enviromental variables so you don't have to have files in the same directory always.
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could you send me more info, or links I am kind of new to this and would like to know what I did and how to avoid/fix it in the future Thanks.

demkantor said:
Yup, better not to use a toolkit.
Need adb.exe and fastboot.exe in the platform-tools folder of the android sdk and the proper drivers.
It is nice (but not neccesary) to add a path in enviromental variables so you don't have to have files in the same directory always.
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Nice to see you around.
I cannot forget the tremendous help you and Frankdrey gave me to discover, learn, and use an Android system on my G1.
Without both guidance I would, maybe, use now a toolkit and learn nothing.

@gunner - anytime, I love to help, now you can help others as well! Nice to see ya in the n7 forum too!
@flb
Google search android sdk, download appropriate package for your pc.
Open sdk and download all the tools in it.
To add a path I need to know what platform you are in... actually let me know when the above is finished and what platform your pc is and ill give you the rest of the steps
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demkantor said:
@gunner - anytime, I love to help, now you can help others as well! Nice to see ya in the n7 forum too!
@flb
Google search android sdk, download appropriate package for your pc.
Open sdk and download all the tools in it.
To add a path I need to know what platform you are in... actually let me know when the above is finished and what platform your pc is and ill give you the rest of the steps
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adb for dummies.. http://www.mediafire.com/?qrjo6bi8ayblj1r
this includes everything that is needed so you dont need to grab the whole sdk. easy access to adb and to fastboot.

demkantor said:
@gunner - anytime, I love to help, now you can help others as well! Nice to see ya in the n7 forum too!
@flb
Google search android sdk, download appropriate package for your pc.
Open sdk and download all the tools in it.
To add a path I need to know what platform you are in... actually let me know when the above is finished and what platform your pc is and ill give you the rest of the steps
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First of all thank you for the help, I'm currently running win7 64 bit. Ill check this post tomorrow and give it a try.

Sure thing, simms22 posted a nice link to just get the adb.exe and fastboot.exe, feel free to download those instead of the sdk as that is larger and you may or may not ever use a lot of the other stuff.
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demkantor said:
Sure thing, simms22 posted a nice link to just get the adb.exe and fastboot.exe, feel free to download those instead of the sdk as that is larger and you may or may not ever use a lot of the other stuff.
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Thank you guys for you efforts, Ill try it today.

You can just copy and paste the fastboot and adb .exe and .dll into c:\Windows instead of adding a variable.
Fast and easy lol just like I like 'em

Success! Thanks guys. I think Ill stay rooted and skip unroot rerooting.