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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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Liberty rom not working with mp3 files

Not sure if this is a known issue but I can't play mp3 files with the liberty rom. I was using grummy before this one and had the same problem. It says file type not supported if I try to play it. This is probably related but I can't play any songs off of Pandora or grooveshark. Any tips as to what's happening. I tried unmounting my SD card aand mounting it and tried using winamp still no luck.
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llchucklesll said:
Not sure if this is a known issue but I can't play mp3 files with the liberty rom. I was using grummy before this one and had the same problem. It says file type not supported if I try to play it. This is probably related but I can't play any songs off of Pandora or grooveshark. Any tips as to what's happening. I tried unmounting my SD card aand mounting it and tried using winamp still no luck.
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did you come from 2.3.15 or 2.3.32/34?
If you came from 2.3.15, I think that is the reason. You need to update your kernel.
If you came from 2.3.32 or higher, I don't know.

I'm currently using 2.6.32 not sure what I came from. Is there a way to check without restoring my backup?
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In "About Phone" what is your kernel version?

i had the same problem, u will have to flash back to stock, update your version then flash back over to liberty, thats what i had to do, and now it works fine

Ok I found a zip that says it will update my kernal can I just flash that instead of going back to stock?
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I think you can just flash that, but I haven't tried it. You might want to ask @P3Droid on twitter if you are using his (TBH) .zip.

gpaulu said:
I think you can just flash that, but I haven't tried it. You might want to ask @P3Droid on twitter if you are using his (TBH) .zip.
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Directions here
read carefully!

llchucklesll said:
Ok I found a zip that says it will update my kernal can I just flash that instead of going back to stock?
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I did that trick and it bricked the phone so I just had to end up flashing the phone back so....... I would just flash the phone and save it self some time.
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If audio isnt working, then i am 100% surr e you are/were still kn 2.3.15 update. I was in the same boat. If you really want to stay on your current version, let me know. I have the files that will fix your issue.
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NOTE: These files are only useful if you are on the 2.3.15 OTA from Verizon and are running Liberty or GummyJar 2.5
MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP OF YOUR PHONE BEFORE DOING THIS! I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR PHONE IF YOU MESS IT UP
Take this zip file that is attached, there should be two .so files under the /system/lib folder.
you will need root explorer to do this most easily. If you don't have root explorer, you can use adb to push the files to your phone.
Open a command prompt to the directory where you saved these files and enter the following commands:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
**KEEP THIS FIRST WINDOW OPEN
Open a second command prompt window and issue the following commands:
adb push libbridge.so /system/lib/libbridge.so
adb push libLCML.so /system/lib/libLCML.so
Go back to the first command prompt and issue the follow commands:
cd /system/lib
chmod 644 libbridge.so
chmod 644 libLCML.so
Go back to the 2nd command prompt and enter the following:
adb remount
adb reboot
Your phone will now reboot, and once it has booted back up, you should be good to go!
Good luck and enjoy!

I have this same issue but it doesnt appear to be related to firmware. My handset is on 340 and MP3's play when on the stock rom but fail to do so when on Liberty 1.5.

Droid_Hellion said:
I have this same issue but it doesnt appear to be related to firmware. My handset is on 340 and MP3's play when on the stock rom but fail to do so when on Liberty 1.5.
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My guess would be just a bad install unfortunately. I would use the Liberty Toolbox to backup your apps/data and then backup any other info you made need (contacts if not synced to gmail, etc.) and then do a re-install of Liberty 1.5
See if this helps out the problem, as I have seen this work before. I have had a few issues when coming from different ROM's and then going to Liberty 1.5, a fresh install over the top helped me.

Does it play any sound at all or just mp3s? That seems like an odd bug. Did you try using winamp or doubleTwist to see if that fixes it? Maybe go liberty apps setting and install the music add on. Maybe that will help. Good luck.
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jonwgee said:
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Thanks, but I can't get shall I flash these files over my Liberty 1.5 or get back to other ROM (which one exactly?).

Help installing CM9 music player

I really like the CM9 player but I'm having trouble installing it. I followed a guide that said back up music.apk then delete it with root browser, then install CM9 music player. It worked, it successfully installed but I just used it and halfway thru one song my phone froze. I did a battery pull, when it rebooted, it said "sorry, music has stopped working" and it says that every time. Someone help?
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Are you on ICS?

Yes. I'm running BlackWing182's IceColdInsomnia
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A logcat would help us identify your problem.
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Could I just use Titanium Backup to force remove, without backing it up, and then installing CM9??

Salviikiddd said:
Could I just use Titanium Backup to force remove, without backing it up, and then installing CM9??
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Cm9 is an entire ROM. If you want that, boot into recovery and format system and data, and then wipe cache and dalvik cache. Then you'll have a clean slate to install the ROM onto.
If you want just the music player, yes you can use titanium to uninstall then try putting the music player in system/app changing the permissions to rw, r, r, installing and rebooting.
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How can I change the permissions after deleting the stock app and installing cm9?
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Salviikiddd said:
How can I change the permissions after deleting the stock app and installing cm9?
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I use root explorer, but you can use terminal emulator as well. If you can't afford Root Explorer, I'd suggest you hook, steal or kill to get the money. Totally worth it.
Anyway, using Terminal Emulator, type in these lines and hit "return" between each:
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
cd /system/app
chmod 644 Music.apk
There are alternate, shorter methods, but this one is fun.

I used jrummy root explorer lite and I just replaced the file with the cm one and renamed it to music.apk after that I set permissions rebooted and set permission on cwm and it was working perfectly though I don't use it (stock ics player is awesome) it works just fine.
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Zkyfer said:
I used jrummy root explorer lite and I just replaced the file with the cm one and renamed it to music.apk after that I set permissions rebooted and set permission on cwm and it was working perfectly though I don't use it (stock ics player is awesome) it works just fine.
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So you didn't force remove the stock music app? you just replaced it and renamed it? then set permissions like the reply above and then again on cwm?

Salviikiddd said:
So you didn't force remove the stock music app? you just replaced it and renamed it? then set permissions like the reply above and then again on cwm?
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Setting permissions on both seems a little redundant one or the other should suffice.
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Salviikiddd said:
So you didn't force remove the stock music app? you just replaced it and renamed it? then set permissions like the reply above and then again on cwm?
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Correct.
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estallings15 said:
Setting permissions on both seems a little redundant one or the other should suffice.
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True, but I wanted to be sure so I did both. It never hurts to do both now does it?
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Rooted Kindle Fire HD with working GAPPS and Play Store

So I gave this a shot and it worked perfectly.
1. Root your Kindle Fire HD
2. Downloaded and install the GoogleServicesFramework.apk
3. Download Vending.apk
4. Using a file explorer app on the Fire with superuser permissions AND the system file permissions set to Read-Write, move Vending.apk to /system/app.
5. Change the permissions of Vending.apk to User - Read/Write, Group - Read, Others - Read
6. Install Vending.apk
7. The Android Market should show up in your Kindle Fire HD apps. Tap on it and follow the steps.
8. Download and install the Play.apk to upgrade the the android market to the current Play market.
9. Enjoy!
GoogleServicesFramework.apk - mediafire.com/?zaumfwhraxcifqf
Vending.apk - mediafire.com/?31bn3e258jjpj8d
Play.apk - mediafire.com/?wwcqrlfwt8o1gnv

how about attaching said apks?
or at least which ones?
i'm going to guess it's the latest gapps for ICS though?

less then a week and its already been rooted and got the play store damn.
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stopxwatch said:
So I gave this a shot and it worked perfectly.
1. Root your Kindle Fire HD
2. Downloaded and install the GoogleServicesFramework.apk
3. Download Vending.apk
4. Using a file explorer app on the Fire with superuser permissions AND the system file permissions set to Read-Write, move Vending.apk to /system/app.
5. Change the permissions of Vending.apk to User - Read/Write, Group - Read, Others - Read
6. Install Vending.apk
7. The Android Market should show up in your Kindle Fire HD apps. Tap on it and follow the steps.
8. Download and install the Play.apk to upgrade the the android market to the current Play market.
9. Enjoy!
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Keep in mind that we have no way of restoring the system folder yet, so if anything goes wrong with this process, you may end up bricking your tablet. Just a warning.

so, i'm getting application not installed errors when trying to do this.

adiliyo said:
how about attaching said apks?
or at least which ones?
i'm going to guess it's the latest gapps for ICS though?
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GoogleServicesFramework.apk - mediafire.com/?zaumfwhraxcifqf
Vending.apk - mediafire.com/?31bn3e258jjpj8d
Play.apk - mediafire.com/?wwcqrlfwt8o1gnv

can you install different launcher now?
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has anyone got this to work completely? i got the market to install along with the framework services, but i can't log into my account, it tries and then times out after a while.
am i missing something?

try rebooting the fire.
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Try adw launcher. Works for me. If you hit the home button it brings you back to the amazon launcher though. Adw gives you an app icon so you can always launch into it or add it to your favorites.
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stopxwatch said:
try rebooting the fire.
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okay, so what worked for me was reinstalling the framework services and rebooting right after, now i am signed in thanks!!

awesome! Thanks for sharing!
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stopxwatch said:
Try adw launcher. Works for me. If you hit the home button it brings you back to the amazon launcher though. Adw gives you an app icon so you can always launch into it or add it to your favorites.
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Worked for me as well and I'm not rooted! This is going to put big smiles on lots of folks' faces since many don't root. So this is what ICS really looks like on the KFHD! Time to personalize with widgets and themes!

robertc88 said:
Worked for me as well and I'm not rooted! This is going to put big smiles on lots of folks' faces since many don't root. So this is what ICS really looks like on the KFHD! Time to personalize with widgets and themes!
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How does performance feel with the launcher?

Google Movies Issues
Can't seem to get Google Play Movies to work. It hangs at sync. Any ideas as to how to fix this? Would love to access both Amazon Instant Video and Google Movie accounts.

babblin5 said:
Can't seem to get Google Play Movies to work. It hangs at sync. Any ideas as to how to fix this? Would love to access both Amazon Instant Video and Google Movie accounts.
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Does Amazon Instant video still work after rooting? A bunch of people keep asking this.

reverendkjr said:
Does Amazon Instant video still work after rooting? A bunch of people keep asking this.
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Yeah works fine after root.
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babblin5 said:
Yeah works fine after root.
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I figured out how to get Google Play Movies to work as well. Place in system/app folder. set permissions to rw r r. reboot. install from file explorer launcher. If it doesn't work, reinstall again. Youtube signs in now as well using the same method!!!
YEAH BABY!

Thanks for your sharing!
It's almost the same with the method for Kindle Fire 1st gen.

Which file explorer app would you recommend to do this correctly?

HtGemini said:
Which file explorer app would you recommend to do this correctly?
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i used root explorer, any app that can change permissions and mount /system rw should work fine

I can't delete any files on my nexus 7?

My nexus 7 had slowed down recently. So I was advised by someone here to reinstall the stock rom. So I backed everything up that was on it and installed the latest version of android (4.2.2). It worked. It's not slow anymore. But there's one problem. I can't delete any files on it using es file manager. I get a message saying "cannot delete some files. Please make sure that your storage is not mounted as read-only". I don't know what that means. Can someone help me?
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You can delete unwanted files straight from TWRP Recovery. TWRP > Advanced > File Manager >SD Card > Select Items > Delete.

Well that worked. But it's too much trouble to have to go into TWRP just to delete a file. Why can't I delete it with ES file explorer like I could before I reinstalled the stock rom?
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You don't state if you're rooted....

Yes it's been rooted.
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And SU or SuperSU (whichever) is active, with root permissions being granted as needed?

Depending on where you're working you may need to ask for write and mount privileges through terminal.
For example if working in /system:
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
Caution do not do this if you are not experienced. You may damage your system.

danvee said:
And SU or SuperSU (whichever) is active, with root permissions being granted as needed?
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Yes. I have SuperSU. It's active with root permissions granted.
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Depending on where you're working you may need to ask for write and mount privileges through terminal.
For example if working in /system:
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
Caution do not do this if you are not experienced. You may damage your system.
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Hmm I'm not sure I understand. I already put it in rw mode in the es file explorer app under tools/root explorer. But it still won't let me delete things.
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Guys something is definitely not right. I just noticed that I can't read or write or edit text files (.txt). When I try to open a text file with es note editor it says an error occurred while trying to open file. Why is this happening? I almost wish I never did a fresh install.
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Bryon15 said:
Guys something is definitely not right. I just noticed that I can't read or write or edit text files (.txt). When I try to open a text file with es note editor it says an error occurred while trying to open file. Why is this happening? I almost wish I never did a fresh install.
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Have you looked into TWRP > Advanced > Fix Permissions?

Bryon15 said:
Guys something is definitely not right. I just noticed that I can't read or write or edit text files (.txt). When I try to open a text file with es note editor it says an error occurred while trying to open file. Why is this happening? I almost wish I never did a fresh install.
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Hm weird. Under the assumption that you are doing everything correctly, it should work as superuser permissions supersedes all and any limitation unless the file is open preventing it from being written to. If that's the case you will have to go through recovery as Username invalid suggested to edit the file.

Username invalid said:
Have you looked into TWRP > Advanced > Fix Permissions?
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I just tried that. Unfortunately it didn't work. And it gets worse. It seems like I can't do anything to the file system at all. Meaning I can't create a new file or folder. And I can't edit or delete what's already there. I haven't tried to download anything yet. But that probably won't work either. This is terrible.
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Nope. Can't download nothing. I just tried to download the music video beat it by Michael Jackson from youtube using the tubemate app. It said: Error: open failed: EACCES (permission denied)
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Bryon15 said:
Nope. Can't download nothing. I just tried to download the music video beat it by Michael Jackson from youtube using the tubemate app. It said: Error: open failed: EACCES (permission denied)
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http://stackoverflow.com/questions/15985631/open-failed-eacces-permission-denied-in-a-virtual-device
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12415157/filenotfound-open-failed-eacces-permission-denied

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http://stackoverflow.com/questions/15985631/open-failed-eacces-permission-denied-in-a-virtual-device
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12415157/filenotfound-open-failed-eacces-permission-denied
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I read it. It says to fix it I have to remove and recreate the virtual device and change the size. But I have no idea what that means or how to do it. Why is everything so hard?
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If you can install apps, install root explorer from the store. Its the better tool for this type of issue. Also install terminal emulator and try the command that was in one of the replies above.
How did you return to stock?
Please don't fall back on the I'm a noob thing and expect people to hold your hand. The more you do/learn yourself, the better help you can expect here.
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ezas said:
If you can install apps, install root explorer from the store. Its the better tool for this type of issue. Also install terminal emulator and try the command that was in one of the replies above.
How did you return to stock?
Please don't fall back on the I'm a noob thing and expect people to hold your hand. The more you do/learn yourself, the better help you can expect here.
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I returned to stock with the nexus 7 toolkit. It does everything for you. But it doesn't seem to help with this. Anyway I looked at those apps, and root explorer is $4.00. I don't mind paying for it. But I want to know if it's a necessity to have before I buy it.
The other app (terminal emulator) has multiple versions by different companies. How do I know which one to get? Here are some:
Android terminal emulator by jack palevich
Terminal emulator by cityapp
Shell terminal emulator by mobildev
Terminal IDE by Spartacus Rex
There are even more, those are the free ones.
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Bryon15 said:
I returned to stock with the nexus 7 toolkit. It does everything for you. But it doesn't seem to help with this. Anyway I looked at those apps, and root explorer is $4.00. I don't mind paying for it. But I want to know if it's a necessity to have before I buy it.
The other app (terminal emulator) has multiple versions by different companies. How do I know which one to get? Here are some:
Android terminal emulator by jack palevich
Terminal emulator by cityapp
Shell terminal emulator by mobildev
Terminal IDE by Spartacus Rex
There are even more, those are the free ones.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en

Username invalid said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
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Thank you. I'm going to attempt to fix it now. Wish me luck.
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Do I have to download ADB tool for my PC to use with this?
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