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After I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 my Gmail Widget went missing. Please help me getting in it back.
You need to reinstall using the .apk manually. Download a root explorer (ES File Explorer is a good free one). Go in settings and give it root access + mount for writing. Then, go into the /system/app folder, find the Gmail.apk file and open it. Hit uninstall, then install. If this doesnt work, rename the Gmail.apk to something like Gmail.bak, reboot, and then rename it back to Gmail.apk.
You can do this off adb / term. as well if you know how
gmail missing now?!
Okay, I went to try this, and uintalled Gmail.apk, but now it's gone so I can't re-install it. Ack! Help! Please!
Okay, for anyone else who makes the same mistake and doesn't back up the apk before installing... reflash the rom for the full ota update, and it brings back gmail! yay!
caboos3 said:
You need to reinstall using the .apk manually. Download a root explorer (ES File Explorer is a good free one). Go in settings and give it root access + mount for writing. Then, go into the /system/app folder, find the Gmail.apk file and open it. Hit uninstall, then install. If this doesnt work, rename the Gmail.apk to something like Gmail.bak, reboot, and then rename it back to Gmail.apk.
You can do this off adb / term. as well if you know how
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Hmm, I've tried this and still no. Even tried the re-flash with OTA update, no luck. When I select/open the Gmail.apk, it doesn't give me an uninstall option, just install. Here's what I've tried:
1. Open gmail.apk to reinstall (no uninstall option)
2. Rename gmail.apk to gmail.bak, reboot, rename back to gmail.apk, no luck (tried reboot after rename back to .apk, too)
3. rename to Gmail.bak, reflash with OTA update (which does bring back the gmail.apk)
Other thoughts?
Thanks!
slotbumwaller said:
Hmm, I've tried this and still no. Even tried the re-flash with OTA update, no luck. When I select/open the Gmail.apk, it doesn't give me an uninstall option, just install. Here's what I've tried:
1. Open gmail.apk to reinstall (no uninstall option)
2. Rename gmail.apk to gmail.bak, reboot, rename back to gmail.apk, no luck (tried reboot after rename back to .apk, too)
3. rename to Gmail.bak, reflash with OTA update (which does bring back the gmail.apk)
Other thoughts?
Thanks!
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Ok, solved it by:
In a terminal
su -
cp /system/app/Gmail.apk /sdcard/Gmail.apk
rm -fr /system/app/Gmail.apk
reboot
Open ES File Explorer
Open (install) /sdcard/Gmail.apk
Voila!
I apologize for this (seemingly) really easy question, but: How do you do this?
"Go in settings and give it root access + mount for writing."
[I have rooted my device, and suffer from the same problem; I installed ES File Explorer too.. I've been in the Settings, and don't see 'root access' anywhere]
armondob said:
I apologize for this (seemingly) really easy question, but: How do you do this?
"Go in settings and give it root access + mount for writing."
[I have rooted my device, and suffer from the same problem; I installed ES File Explorer too.. I've been in the Settings, and don't see 'root access' anywhere]
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1. Tap the Menu icon (next to the Task Switcher icon when you open ES FE)
2. Tap 'Settings'
3. Scroll to the bottom and select 'Root options (NEW)'
4. Check both boxes (Root Explorer and Mount File System)
Hey there, I just saw your post.. this part about:
"reflash the rom for the full ota update" to bring back gmail - I was under the impression that I already flashed the ROM for the 3.1 OTA.. did I not? Or do I just have to do it again?
Just putting the Tab into Downloader Mode and select the 'left' option, and select the 3.1 OTA file again ?
armondob said:
Hey there, I just saw your post.. this part about:
"reflash the rom for the full ota update" to bring back gmail - I was under the impression that I already flashed the ROM for the 3.1 OTA.. did I not? Or do I just have to do it again?
Just putting the Tab into Downloader Mode and select the 'left' option, and select the 3.1 OTA file again ?
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Not sure which guide you followed, but I followed this:
galaxytabhacks.com/galaxy-tab-10-1-hacks/how-to-root-galaxy-tab-10-1
I re-flashed with hc-3.1_ota-full_sam_tab_10.1.zip, but I don't think you need to if you backed up your Gmail.apk to /sdcard
If you didn't back up the Gmail.apk file and it's gone, you'll need to either re-flash with this file (under step 5 in the page I linked to) or reset to factory.
Hi, I've tried everything stated here it doesn't work.
I can't rename the apk. file as it says it's a file system read-only.
In a terminal
su -
cp /system/app/Gmail.apk /sdcard/Gmail.apk
rm -fr /system/app/Gmail.apk
reboot
Open ES File Explorer
Open (install) /sdcard/Gmail.apk
Can someone further explain this steps? maybe I did something wrong.
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It's fine I made an mistake, on the es file explorer, I thought I gave it access but apparently I did not. Thank you.
When I followed Step 5 again, the menu I got was:
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip (not the <samsung_root.zip> file like it's supposed to be)
- No
- No
I even recopy/pasted the .zip file from my laptop into the root folder of the Tab 10.1, and redid it - same listing. I'm not sure why it's not showing the file again..
Hi all,
Can anyone please help me share my internet connection from my laptop to my Samsung Galaxy3 running Android 2.2?
I tried Connectify, Virtual Router and mHotspot but none of them work.
In case of mHotspot, I watched video on You Tube and done the same but I am not able to connect to that wi-fi network although I am able to find it by turning on my android mobile's wi-fi..
In case of Connectify and Virtual Router, I am not able to find Wireless Network on my android device. Can anyone please help?
Please let me know if any other information is required.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170232&highlight=wifi
Thanks Bane, can you please let me know, how to Flash the mod via CWM?
Also, do you know if CWM supports SG3 as I am also trying to flash my phone to install custom ROM but not able to do so via CWM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858583
please use search
In the thread that you have provided, please let me know where to look for "how to Flash the mod via CWM"
when I downloaded mod file, it asks me which application to open the file in. I selected ROM Manager, then it reboots in recovery mode...there I have four options
Reboot system now
Install sdcard: update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
which one I need to select?
I strongly advice to spend some time here in the forum and read all the FAQs and tutorials, as they will explain everything you need to know.
as the file is called wpa_adhoc-signed.zip you need to select an option that allows you to install a .zip or you need to rename the file to update.zip and select the option to install update.zip
Bane, I searched first and then asked but I am too noob to understand all this. I renamed the file to update.zip and then reboot to recovery mode. It still says the same:
Finding update package...
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk() (or NULL)
(No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount SDCARD:update.zip
Installation Aborted
You need cwm, flash a kernel that already has it(cf-root/g3mod/simplicity) or pm mumbozver for the installer
Or you can also manually copy the files although the first method will be easier
cdesai said:
You need cwm, flash a kernel that already has it(cf-root/g3mod/simplicity) or pm mumbozver for the installer
Or you can also manually copy the files although the first method will be easier
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Thanks cdesai for the reply. I am using cwm and using this only, I am rebooting my phone in recovery mode. Does "flashing a kernel that already has this solution" means that I should flash my phone with a custom ROM that already has this solution implemented?
Ok
keep the adhoc file on your sd card
reboot into cwm
(use volume buttons to navigate, home to select)
choose apply zip from sd card
select the adhoc zip file
click on yes
it should work, if not then yes you can flash place the file by root explorer or flash a custom rom that already has it implemented
to manually apply the file
open the adhoc zip
open system folder
open bin folder
extract the file wpa_supplicant and keep just the file on ur sd
open root explorer and copy the file to /system/bin (replace the old one, take a backup of it - or rename it)
Are you referring to wpa_supplicant by adhoc file?
I cannot copy the extracted file to /system/bin folder as going to that folder is graying out paste option
If I try to apply it by rebooting into recovery mode, it is giving error message:
It is getting failed with the following message:
Finding update package...
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk() (or NULL)
(No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount SDCARD:update.zip
Installation Aborted
Note: I have renamed the file to update.zip and placed it in root of sdcard before rebooting it into recovery mode. Even then, I am getting this error message.
Please help me in proceeding further.
Since I cant post in development section I will ask here if someone can help me. I have U8800 with 2.3 stock rom and I cant remove stock apps (swype in my case).I am rooted with DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT and SU is instaled. I did find apk file (/cust/hw/default/apk) but I am not able to remove it. I tried with titanium backup, root explorer, terminal emulator (cant find target) and with super manager.It seems like I am half rooted as root explorer cant mount rw in cust directory but works in system directory.Any idea is welcome,thank you!
You need to do it manually via adb shell. First to mount the partition as rw and then to remove it. I want to remove this file too, so I' ll try it asap.
EDIT:
I tried but this partition which is on /dev/block/loop0 cannot be mounted rw, I get a permission denied error.
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In pinkscreen mode delete cust.image file,then delete apps with titanium backup.
We want to delete only some apps.
With your way we loose all huawei' s custom configuration, it' s like we don' t install step3.
This is not a solution.
I hope that we can find solution for this as I want to instal costum swype with my language enabled (slovenian) and can not do it untill I remove stock one. If any of you can post in development section maybe you can ask there if they know the solution for this, thank you!
I fixed it.
I deleted all unneeded apks (stock apps) that stored in cust.img
My method;
1. On Slitaz Linux 3.0
2. Open terminal
3. Copy cust.img from phone to /home folder
4. mkdir tmp
5. mount cust.img /home/tmp
6. cd /home/tmp/hw/default/app
7. Delete apk files what you don't want
8. unmount tmp
9. Copy cust.img from /home folder to phone
Ok, but I dont have linux or terminal on my computer. Is there any way to do this via terminal emulator on the phone? Or is there some step by step guide how to do it as I am not really familiar with terminal or its use.
http://www.multiupload.com/EKPGJ7EUGO
This is "cleared" cust.img. That contains only these apks;
BeyondTheSkyTheme.apk
Calendar.apk
CalendarProvider.apk
DeskClock.apk
ToolBox.apk
1. Download this rar archive and open it.
2. Start your phone in pink screen mode
3. Backup original cust.img to your computer
4. Copy "cleared" cust.img from rar to phone.
Thank you,I managed to install swype in my language and it works great. I was wondering if there is any chance to extract all factory .apk files and post them somewere so people could donload them and install them if they want. I am missing that weather clock widget but swype is far more important to me, so thank you again to make it possible.
This rar archive contains all apks that stored in cust.img -->> http://www.multiupload.com/8DWKNVTXML
Just copy apk file (which ones do you want) to "/system/app" folder and restart.
or
This is only TotemWeather.apk -->> http://www.multiupload.com/IWX7U3G5FU
Just copy to "/system/app" folder and restart.
Thank you, you are the best. Will this cust.img work with 2.3 beta which will be released this thursday according to Huawei? If not I wont update again as I just managed to adjust phone to my needs.
I hope, it will works with the new update. If not, i'll fix it when update released.
could you give us a cleared cust.img for the official 2.3.5???
i have rooted my phone b518 gingerbread.
now i want to install clock work mod recovery.
i have installed es explorer and remount app.
now please tell me detailed steps ( i am new) to install cwm. tell in detail which app should i open and then what selections should i make.(e.g i cant understand how to use remount, and i dont know how to ".cust_backup/image as RW".
please tell me the exact detailed steps.
i have downloaded recovery.img from this link
"http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377390"
thanks,
First, copy your recovery.img to your sdcard.
Ok. Open remount. Then from the list of folders, select the one that says '/.cust_backup'. Make sure you have chosen 'rw' in the second list of options. After that, press the Remount button at the top of the remount application. If it is your first time, it will ask for superuser permissions. Press 'Allow'.
Open es file explorer and go to its settings. Make sure that the checkbox for 'Up to Root' is ticked. Then, still in the options, go to the third option from the top, and you would see more options. Now tick the option that says 'Show Hidden Files' (or something like that). Now get out of the options and back into es file explorer. Now, you should see your sdcard files. Navigate to where you have placed your recovery.img. Long press on recovery.img and options should appear. Select Copy. Then keep pressing back until you are back to the root of your sdcard. Now go back once more and you should be in the root of your phone. Now, you should see a folder called '.cust_backup' (in fact it should be the first folder). Go into this folder. There should be another folder inside .cust_backup called 'image' (I think). Go into this image folder. Now there should be an option called 'Paste'. This will paste the recovery.img you copied earlier. If it asks to replace a file then press Yes.
Congrats! You just installed cwm recovery! You can go into your recovery by powering off your phone and then powering it on with the power button and the volume up button at the same time until you see the recovery.
If you have any problems then tell me about them here.
Guyz plz help me I accidentally delete build.prob file and after that my phone not bootup samsung galaxy grand logo shows and the screen goes blank nothing work. I try flashing stock firmware again but problem remain same. HELP PLZ.....!!!!
Try From Recovery Mode
sumit227 said:
Guyz plz help me I accidentally delete build.prob file and after that my phone not bootup samsung galaxy grand logo shows and the screen goes blank nothing work. I try flashing stock firmware again but problem remain same. HELP PLZ.....!!!!
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It seems like you have root access & afcource unlock bootloader
Use custom recovery mode ex. CWM to find that file exist or not using cwm file manager link below...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
Let me know if file exist or not.... This app is free and you have full access to file system
Good Luck
I installed aroma file manager and navigate to system folder but the folder is empty.
sumit227 said:
Guyz plz help me I accidentally delete build.prob file and after that my phone not bootup samsung galaxy grand logo shows and the screen goes blank nothing work. I try flashing stock firmware again but problem remain same. HELP PLZ.....!!!!
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sumit227 said:
I installed aroma file manager and navigate to system folder but the folder is empty.
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The /system folder is empty because you didn't mount it in recovery.
1. Unzip and copy this build.prop to your phone's internal memory - View attachment build.zip
(This is from I9082XXUBMK3, it will work with other 4.2.2 firmware too but would display the info of K3)
2. Boot into recovery. Go to Mounts and storage>Mount /system
3. Install aroma file manager.zip
4. Go to /sdcard and copy the build.prop file
5. Go back to /system and scroll down to check if you can see all the folders now (also check if build.prop is there)
6. If build.prop is not there then paste the one you just copied
7. Select the build.prop file, go to options and select Change Permission
8. Set the following permissions:
User - Read Write
Group - Read
Others - Read​9. Exit aroma and clear cache/dalvik then reboot.
iceyhotguy said:
The /system folder is empty because you didn't mount it in recovery.
1. Unzip and copy this build.prop to your phone's internal memory - View attachment 2543835
(This is from I9082XXUBMK3, it will work with other 4.2.2 firmware too but would display the info of K3)
2. Boot into recovery. Go to Mounts and storage>Mount /system
3. Install aroma file manager.zip
4. Go to /sdcard and copy the build.prop file
5. Go back to /system and scroll down to check if you can see all the folders now (also check if build.prop is there)
6. If build.prop is not there then paste the one you just copied
7. Select the build.prop file, go to options and select Change Permission
8. Set the following permissions:
User - Read Write
Group - Read
Others - Read​9. Exit aroma and clear cache/dalvik then reboot.
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Thanks man by pushing build.prop to system folder atleast my phone starts but after 1-2 min my phone freezes nothing works.
sumit227 said:
Thanks man by pushing build.prop to system folder atleast my phone starts but after 1-2 min my phone freezes nothing works.
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I can't check what other system modifications you did that is making your phone misbehave.
Backup your data and try to do a clean flash. Wipe your data, cache, dalvik, then go to Mounts and storage and Format /system before flashing the firmware/ROM.
iceyhotguy said:
I can't check what other system modifications you did that is making your phone misbehave.
Backup your data and try to do a clean flash. Wipe your data, cache, dalvik, then go to Mounts and storage and Format /system before flashing the firmware/ROM.
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After flashing stock firmware again my phone working again.
Thanks bro for helping me... :good: