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Bah Humbug...

Titanium backup has basically FUBAR'd my market. I even uninstalled it and every time I go to do updates, it keeps trying to update itself and force closes my market if I try to cancel it... Yay.
Lol I managed to fix this too...
I love this forum... Just to point that out before this post is deleted

evilkal said:
Titanium backup has basically FUBAR'd my market. I even uninstalled it and every time I go to do updates, it keeps trying to update itself and force closes my market if I try to cancel it... Yay.
Lol I managed to fix this too...
I love this forum... Just to point that out before this post is deleted
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This may not solve your issue but for future reference ...to backup my apps I connect to my pc thru adb and do "adb pull /data/app/*.apk C:\your desired location." Then when I want to restore I adb push all the apks back to /data/app. Much quicker than manually reinstalling via titanium.
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

Yeah I did that once I got the hang of ADB but I was unable to uninstall Titanium Backup because it kept freaking out and force closing everything when I did.

evilkal said:
Yeah I did that once I got the hang of ADB but I was unable to uninstall Titanium Backup because it kept freaking out and force closing everything when I did.
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If you have trouble uninstalling, go back to adb shell and do:
su
cd /data/app
la
Look for your titanium apk
Do "rm .apk"
You should be good. Or you could do all of this with root explorer.
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

Managed to fix the problem already ha. Sorry =P

I was wondering if a a cache clearing in recovery would have fixed the problem????

I dunno I fixed it like 2 mins later with adb lol.
Now I'm fighting with my computer that doesn't want Apktools to run... Stupid thing lol. I give up for now. I'm done with theming for the day lol.

evilkal said:
I dunno I fixed it like 2 mins later with adb lol.
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so you posted before even trying to fix it?

davisbs999 said:
so you posted before even trying to fix it?
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Glad you got it fix...
Inspiration can come at any moment. Even after posting.

davisbs999 said:
so you posted before even trying to fix it?
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Obviously not. I had ran out of patience and ideas at that point because it wouldn't delete and even when it did it was still trying to update. Then I got an idea and went from there and it finally worked.
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

How to disable Verizon's OTA updates

I'm sure there are some frustrated Incredible owners here that are upset after the last OTA update and really don't want to go through this again until they know for sure what is in the update, so I did some searching and found out how to disable future updates in your Dinc. I understand that you don't have to run the update but the constant nagging from the update and waiting for the solution to disable it is frustrating so. I found this on CDMA GURUS
Edit: 11/26/11 This new method comes from iowabowtech and so far this has worked. Thank you iowabowtech!
-Open Root Explorer and make sure you're mounted as Read/Write.
-Navigate to /system and long press on build.prop, then select the "Open in text editor" option and look for a similar line that specifically includes the xxxxxx:/user. Edit that line to this:
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon_wwe/inc/inc/inc:2.3.4/GRJ22/222219:user/release-keys
This should make the phone think it's up to date. That said though, I doubt there will be any more updates to this phone.
Alternate method
This method had been known to make the data run constantly so I suggest that you freeze your downloads with a program called "anttek". If you go to download something to your phone, you will have to unfreeze downloads first. This seems to improve battery life also.
To turn OFF future OTA updates, there is a file in the /system/etc/security folder. The file is named "otacerts.zip". Rename it "otacerts.zip.bak", or whatever you want. That will prevent future updates.
You can change that filename using ADB, the root explorer app, or a terminal emulator app of choice right on your DROID. I use root explorer because it is easy and fast. But that's just me...
Using Root Explorer... If you are using Root Explorer to do this and it says "the file system is read only" Just touch the white button at the top that says "mount r/w" and then try it again.
If you are here trying to figure out how to disable the notification for the update you already have (for Froyo) but have not installed yet, then that's in another thread. Here it is... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=836120

thanks for the tip! i tried using root explorer like you, but its telling me the .zip (and anything pertaining to security folder for that matter) is read only and denying me access to rename. how'd you get past this?

heathhandsome said:
thanks for the tip! i tried using root explorer like you, but its telling me the .zip (and anything pertaining to security folder for that matter) is read only and denying me access to rename. how'd you get past this?
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You have to click the Mount R/W up in the top right

heathhandsome said:
thanks for the tip! i tried using root explorer like you, but its telling me the .zip (and anything pertaining to security folder for that matter) is read only and denying me access to rename. how'd you get past this?
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Not a problem!

Thanks for the tip..quick and easy!
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

BigEaredMonkey said:
Thanks for the tip..quick and easy!
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
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Yep! I haven't had any notifications for an update at all! Just gotta get this in before the update reaches you.

any other methods to do this? I dont have RE or ADB. Can I use astro? Sorry noob here
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TokedUp said:
any other methods to do this? I dont have RE or ADB. Can I use astro? Sorry noob here
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If you are new to this, then the easiest way to do this is with Root Explorer. It's only a few bucks and it is WELL WORTH IT!!! You can do so many things with RE.

This could come in handy right about now.

Thanks for the tip!

TokedUp said:
any other methods to do this? I dont have RE or ADB. Can I use astro? Sorry noob here
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Another noob asks: adb is free, right? (or Android Commander for windows) I want to save my precious bucks to donate to ROM authors.
ps. OP is 2010--seems like the 2011 fix is the same. Correct?

ADB is free. Since I can't post links, if you Google "what is adb and how to install it" the first hit should be an addictivetips article that got me started.
As for a free app that will do the job right on the phone, ES File Explorer is free and works well for me.

So this is definitely useful, except there are threads that claim this messes with battery life as the phone will continually download the update, it will fail whatever check otacerts.zip does, and try again.
- http://androidforums.com/droid-all-things-root/60085-otacerts-zip-bak-will-drain-battery-life.html
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700577
This says it didn't block a recent OTA on the Thunderbolt:
http://teambamf.net/showthread.php/2571-Does-renaming-otacerts.zip-block-ota
If I keep ignoring for now, will it come to a point where VZW can force the push and mess up my root?

So just for clarification, does this prevent it from downloading the update or just prevent it from notifying you?

americalexander said:
So just for clarification, does this prevent it from downloading the update or just prevent it from notifying you?
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It prevents the download. The post up above says that your phone will try to download the update over and over if you rename the otacerts and I have actually experienced this. I downloaded an app called "anttek" and fixed this issue by freezing downloads. Whenever I go to download something, I have to unfreeze downloads but that is no big deal because I hardly ever download anything to my phone. Also, I have experienced better battery life with the downloads frozen, up time is at 18 hours and I still have 25% battery left on a standard battery.

ejdavis72 said:
It prevents the download. The post up above says that your phone will try to download the update over and over if you rename the otacerts and I have actually experienced this. I downloaded an app called "anttek" and fixed this issue by freezing downloads. Whenever I go to download something, I have to unfreeze downloads but that is no big deal because I hardly ever download anything to my phone. Also, I have experienced better battery life with the downloads frozen, up time is at 18 hours and I still have 25% battery left on a standard battery.
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Surely there is a better solution than this. As it stands I can't use my AOSP rom (inc deck) because of the constant battery drain induced by the constant downloading. I dont find the above solution a compelling one, and considering there's no real way to accept an update on AOSP roms it looks like I'm going back to sense for now.
Sent from my Droid Incredible using the XDA app.

Div033 said:
Surely there is a better solution than this. As it stands I can't use my AOSP rom (inc deck) because of the constant battery drain induced by the constant downloading. I dont find the above solution a compelling one, and considering there's no real way to accept an update on AOSP roms it looks like I'm going back to sense for now.
Sent from my Droid Incredible using the XDA app.
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I'm sure there is a better solution, but I don't know it.

-Open Root Explorer and make sure you're mounted as Read/Write.
-Navigate to /system and long press on build.prop, then select the "Open in text editor" option and look for a similar line that specifically includes the xxxxxx:/user. Edit that line to this:
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon_wwe/inc/inc/inc:2.3.4/GRJ22/222219:user/release-keys
This should make the phone think it's up to date. That said though, I doubt there will be any more updates to this phone.

thanks! wish I'd read this about 4 days ago!

I am using Redemption ROM 2.3 and changing that line did nothing for me. I still get the nag. I've rebooted twice and dismissed the update at least 10 times.
Anyone?

Stock Email help.

I tried to use SGS Tools to push the stock email apk from the Galaxy tab and it failed due to "not enough space." I tried to push the stock email back with SGS tools and it says success but force closes when open, and the icon has the green @ on it. I have tried to put back a saved copy I had but it seems I'm missing the email.odex file. I have one but every time I try to push it, it comes back saying "not enough space."
Any thoughts? Starting to freak a little...need email for work!

This one should work.
You need to use Root Explorer from the market if you don't already have it. Once you put the attachment onto your sd card go into R.E. and click on sd card. Scroll down to email.apk (longpress) then click on move. Hit the back button twice, click on system, then app and click paste. One last step, long press it again and click on permissions the first one should have both read & write checked the remaing two should just have the read checked.

Push the email.apk to system/app and assign proper permissions. If no big deal for you, reflash the rom. My 2c.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using Tapatalk

Vibrantnew-b said:
This one should work.
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Just push it to system/app like it is without an email.odex?
Sent from my Samsung Vibrant using XDA App

If you follow my steps above you shoudn't have a problem. I also tried to use the Gtab email and got stuck and of course from SGS Tools it won't let you revert back like it states.

Vibrantnew-b said:
This one should work.
You need to use Root Explorer from the market if you don't already have it. Once you put the attachment onto your sd card go into R.E. and click on sd card. Scroll down to email.apk (longpress) then click on move. Hit the back button twice, click on system, then app and click paste. One last step, long press it again and click on permissions the first one should have both read & write checked the remaing two should just have the read checked.
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Okay that one worked, however I can't connect to my outlook with it. I double checked to make sure the server is up and it is. So...I guess it doesn't actually work lol.
Anyone able to maybe copy their email.odex and I can try putting that in there???

Sorry, I'm not sure what to do in that case. Good luck, I'm sure someone can help.

I think I figured it out. SGS Tools made me download and install a different Busybox from the market. Using the android terminal emulator I keyed in:
rm -r /system/xbin/busybox
Went back to Titanium Backup and used the Problems? button to re-install busybox, then moved the email.odex and email.apk and I'm back up and running! Hopefully if anyone else ever has a issue like this you can learn from my mistakes...or just do your research before trying to push something new to your phone that you know nothing about...

Good to know, glad you got it working.

rramey23 said:
I tried to push the stock email back with SGS tools and it says success but force closes when open, and the icon has the green @ on it.
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I have the same issue. I fixed permissions with Rom Manager, rebooted and the email worked fine for about 5 minutes then it started FCing again. I liked the tab email and would like to keep it. Can anyone tell me how to fix this FC issue?

b u m p

email app is a battery hog... but i still use it anyway..

cannot install anything off of android market...

kindle fire is rooted and i'm using com.android.vending_2.2.6.apk as Vending.apk did not work for me.
any apk i try to install gives me a force close. i've tried clearing the cache and data as well as uninstalling and reinstalling the apk and still cannot get a single app to install through android market.
what else can i try?
thank you

desmodust said:
kindle fire is rooted and i'm using com.android.vending_2.2.6.apk as Vending.apk did not work for me.
any apk i try to install gives me a force close. i've tried clearing the cache and data as well as uninstalling and reinstalling the apk and still cannot get a single app to install through android market.
what else can i try?
thank you
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As in Market version 2.2.6? Try finding com.amarket.apk. You want the latest market, version 3.3.11. It's linked to in a few places. Check the dev fourm. I just pointed someone else to thread with something like "Android Market..WTF" that had it posted.
*Edit* and looking at that other post, it was you who I was responding to. lol

ghost_og said:
As in Market version 2.2.6? Try finding com.amarket.apk. You want the latest market, version 3.3.11. It's linked to in a few places. Check the dev fourm. I just pointed someone else to thread with something like "Android Market..WTF" that had it posted.
*Edit* and looking at that other post, it was you who I was responding to. lol
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installed 3.3.11 and i still get force close on installing apps...
any other ideas?
i appreciate you're help. i'm still quite new to this...do you know anything that might cause my fire t o get stuck in landscape mode? there are a couple screens that only display in portrait (battery usage and the boot screen for entering my password), but otherwise i am stuck in landscape mode and cannot find anything ot change this.

desmodust said:
installed 3.3.11 and i still get force close on installing apps...
any other ideas?
i appreciate you're help. i'm still quite new to this...do you know anything that might cause my fire t o get stuck in landscape mode? there are a couple screens that only display in portrait (battery usage and the boot screen for entering my password), but otherwise i am stuck in landscape mode and cannot find anything ot change this.
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Hm, the last thing I can think of is your permissions. Make sure they are set
rw-
r--
r--
after copying the .apk to /system/app and prior to installing it (ditto on the googleservicesframework.apk). After that, I'm sorry to say I can't be of much further help.

Make sure you clear cache and Data as well on the app. Makes a difference.

forgive the noob question, but once the apk's are copied to the system/app directory, do they keep the same file name? i've copied over both the market app and the google services app and now do not see them listed in the app folder.
thank you for your patience.

hold on; i am making some progress...
please do not reply in the off chance i can figure this out and learn my way through.
thank you again for being patient.

i've gotten the apk's copied over, but under permissions there's also an execute column. do i uncheck those variables to get the
rw-
r--
r--
you mention?

desmodust said:
forgive the noob question, but once the apk's are copied to the system/app directory, do they keep the same file name? i've copied over both the market app and the google services app and now do not see them listed in the app folder.
thank you for your patience.
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*Edit* Just saw your post so I'm removing my instructions so you have a shot to figure it out. Yes, use the above settings I posted. And after you set them, back out and then go back in and make sure they've stuck.

ghost_og said:
*Edit* Just saw your post so I'm removing my instructions so you have a shot to figure it out. Yes, use the above settings I posted. And after you set them, back out and then go back in and make sure they've stuck.
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is that how you would manually install all apk's? meaning would you copy and paste them into the system/app directory and then change their permissions identically?

desmodust said:
is that how you would manually install all apk's? meaning would you copy and paste them into the system/app directory and then change their permissions identically?
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No, only if you're trying to make them a system app. Technically, you don't have to install them at all once they're in /system/app. At boot the system will allow anything in that folder to run.
The reason it's a good idea to install the google related stuff is because it will then add them to /data/app (I beleive). Allowing you to keep functionality after OTA system updates. With the newst version 6.2 I did not have to re-install any of my google apps, including the Market, and have yet to run into any issues.
Normally, you would just need to click on an .apk to install it (doesn't matter where it's at). The trick is to get them onto your KF someway (USB, dropbox, email) in order to sideload them.

i've been using usb to get apk's onto my fire. i was then just clicking them in the folder i had placed them in to install them. i've only installed a few, but adroid market was one that definitely never worked after install. right now i've got it copied over per your instructions but cannot verify it works as i cannot get it to log into my goggle account...not sure why. amazon connection works fine.
thank you again for your help.

you have done it.
after rebooting i was able to get my account to log into android market and the very first app i tried to installed worked without a problem.
thank you most kindly.
now to focus on the display being stuck in landscape...

desmodust said:
you have done it.
after rebooting i was able to get my account to log into android market and the very first app i tried to installed worked without a problem.
thank you most kindly.
now to focus on the display being stuck in landscape...
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Awesome! Glad you got it working. Sorry, can't help with the landscape thing. Good luck!

landscape was a standard setting on the main screen...gear widget/lock/unlock...such a noob.

That's ok. I was just looking at this thread regarding the landscape lock and found out the same thing. Got set inadvertently by the infamous "somebody".
- Ed

[Q] Out of Space??? [SOLVED]

I'm about to destroy my phone and go back to iPhone 5 because that didn't constantly make me want to destroy everything around me.
I wanted to side-load an app. I just unlocked my bootloader and rooted it and was re-installing my apps.
When I go to install an app it says that there is no more space. the file is 4.85mb and I have 12GB of storage left.
I tried:
-Re-booting
-Installing other apps (which works)
-Clearing the cache
-Downloading Trail from PlayStore (I get the same result)
NEW:
-When plugged in via USB to my PC, device doesn't show up under "Computer" [Running Windows 7 x64)
What I did:
I backed up my phone and wiped the whole thing because I was running out of time last night
Thankfully Foxnov1990 and ImbaWind's tips worked. I restored the original backup and it solved my problem. Thanks so much! Love ya guys! :victory:

AFAIK my friend and I don't have this problem with our N4 and my friends don't have this problem with their GNEX.
Btw this is a N4 forum.

ImbaWind said:
AFAIK my friend and I don't have this problem with our N4 and my friends don't have this problem with their GNEX.
Btw this is a N4 forum.
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I'm talking about the N4... DERP
If you aren't here to answer then don't post... please leave.

Chubby_Skunk said:
I'm talking about the N4... DERP
If you aren't here to answer then don't post... please leave.
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it's your problem you don't know how to solve, not google's.
if you're here just to unleash this anger then YOU leave.
the guy is right about what he said in the first line.
android wasn't made to piss you off, it was made to stay stock, but you rooted it.
solution? easy: 1) install a stock-like ROM or 2) unroot...

Lol you'll get a lot of constructive answers with your style of posting What have to tried so far to fix the problem? Could we get a screenshot of your storage page?

Chubby_Skunk said:
anyone have a simple answer? rather than sending me to another page where I have to read a 10,000 word essay on how to fix it...
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That's kinda how it works here - if someone else has fixed it you read their solution! Quite a simple concept really...
However, I've never had that with my old GNex or my current N4 so I can't help you personally

desarenezitic said:
Lol you'll get a lot of constructive answers with your style of posting What have to tried so far to fix the problem? Could we get a screenshot of your storage page?
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I tried:
-Re-booting
-Installing other apps (which works)
-Clearing the cache
People tend to complain about the OP rather than sticking to the topic at hand.. here's the pic:

Riro Zizo said:
it's your problem you don't know how to solve, not google's.
if you're here just to unleash this anger then YOU leave.
the guy is right about what he said in the first line.
android wasn't made to piss you off, it was made to stay stock, but you rooted it.
solution? easy: 1) install a stock-like ROM or 2) unroot...
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If you are going to direct that back at me, please send me a PM instead of posting your complaints in the forum. Then we can argue all you want.

Maybe it's the app you're trying to install? Side loading indicates its not quite kosher?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

chrisrozon said:
Maybe it's the app you're trying to install? Side loading indicates its not quite kosher?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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Not even. I tried to download the Trail from the PlayStore and that says the same thing too... It's like the app is just being a d**k to me lol

I think actually the answer begins on 10,001th word !
And actually I think I know how to fix this problem !

Chubby_Skunk said:
Not even. I tried to download the Trail from the PlayStore and that says the same thing too... It's like the app is just being a d**k to me lol
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I get the attitute, but you might wanna at least try to be friendlier as we're just here to help.
But On-Topic: have you tried this?
File explorer (app)
Go to /data/app (in System (root))
Del this line
com.maxmpz.audioplayer-1.odex
I've had it before that on stock ROM (aka unlocked bootloader and rooted) which means that it's not DEodexed that some Odex files were left behind. Which means that whatever you try, as long as that file is there, you won't be able to install the app. (shouldn't happen but it's possible in rare occasions)
Hope it helped.
If it didn't help and the Odex file is not there, see if you have Lucky Patcher installed, deinstall it (it sometimes holds on to odex files), and try installing PowerAmp now. Then reinstall Lucky Patcher

Foxnov1990 said:
I get the attitute, but you might wanna at least try to be friendlier as we're just here to help.
But On-Topic: have you tried this?
File explorer (app)
Go to /data/app (in System (root))
Del this line
com.maxmpz.audioplayer-1.odex
I've had it before that on stock ROM (aka unlocked bootloader and rooted) which means that it's not DEodexed that some Odex files were left behind. Which means that whatever you try, as long as that file is there, you won't be able to install the app. (shouldn't happen but it's possible in rare occasions)
Hope it helped.
If it didn't help and the Odex file is not there, see if you have Lucky Patcher installed, deinstall it (it sometimes holds on to odex files), and try installing PowerAmp now. Then reinstall Lucky Patcher
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Normally just delete the odex file it will works
this problem always occur after uninstalling the app and when you want to install it back, **** thing happens

ImbaWind said:
Normally just delete the odex file it will works
this problem always occur after uninstalling the app and when you want to install it back, **** thing happens
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Honestly, I have installed and deinstalled the app more than you can possibly imagine... and I've nearly never had issues with reinstalling.
And when I did get issues it was Lucky Patching (having patched the app) that was holding on to the odex and I couldn't delete it till Lucky patcher was deinstalled.
So not sure what **** you mean but there was always an easy solution for me

Foxnov1990 said:
Honestly, I have installed and deinstalled the app more than you can possibly imagine... and I've nearly never had issues with reinstalling.
And when I did get issues it was Lucky Patching (having patched the app) that was holding on to the odex and I couldn't delete it till Lucky patcher was deinstalled.
So not sure what **** you mean but there was always an easy solution for me
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Oh yep, always happen when I use lucky patcher to removed the app's ads !

I've run into a similar issue before.
I've had similar issues when I've removed an .apk using adb or root explorer without removing its associated .odex file.
Use root explorer and try to find an .odex file that has the same name as the package that you are having trouble installing.
There are some cache cleaning utilities in the Play store that might assist you as well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SystemCleanup.Inteks.org&hl=en
Good luck. Also, try to approach asking for help in a more mature manner in the future. You are not entitled to hack a device then complain when something unexpected happens.
-Mike

bunch of winers in here...girls keep your problems to yourself
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

have you tried to flash userdata.img via msdos?
sometimes my N4 needs to erase everything cause i erase everything and im still seeing rubbish in the memory trough windows explorer!
follow this tutorial!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312

Foxnov1990 said:
I get the attitute, but you might wanna at least try to be friendlier as we're just here to help.
But On-Topic: have you tried this?
File explorer (app)
Go to /data/app (in System (root))
Del this line
com.maxmpz.audioplayer-1.odex
I've had it before that on stock ROM (aka unlocked bootloader and rooted) which means that it's not DEodexed that some Odex files were left behind. Which means that whatever you try, as long as that file is there, you won't be able to install the app. (shouldn't happen but it's possible in rare occasions)
Hope it helped.
If it didn't help and the Odex file is not there, see if you have Lucky Patcher installed, deinstall it (it sometimes holds on to odex files), and try installing PowerAmp now. Then reinstall Lucky Patcher
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Thanks for the tip! I'm going to save this for future reference. I fixed the problem though. ^^^ in OP

ImbaWind said:
Normally just delete the odex file it will works
this problem always occur after uninstalling the app and when you want to install it back, **** thing happens
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Thanks for the help as well sir. I'm going to save this for future reference if it happens again... I fixed the problem though. ^^^ in OP