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Can someone show me or post a link on how to install an app as a system app so it can not be uninstalled. I wanna do this with Mobile Defense so it can have access to the GPS as well since you can't get an exact location without GPS. I couldn't find anything useful while searching.
If you have root, you can pull the apk from /data and put it in /system with all the other system apps, but that won't give it access to gps. That is to say, no app will use gps unless it's designed to use gps. Moving it from one part of the phone to another doesn't re-write the code. So installing it to /system will do no good whatsoever.
carnegie0107 said:
If you have root, you can pull the apk from /data and put it in /system with all the other system apps, but that won't give it access to gps. That is to say, no app will use gps unless it's designed to use gps. Moving it from one part of the phone to another doesn't re-write the code. So installing it to /system will do no good whatsoever.
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Mobile Defense in the description on the Market that it can auto enable GPS if it has root. Also what tool could I use to move it to the system folder?
There's absolutely no reason why you would need to move it to /system man... it won't operate any differently. As for preventing it from being uninstalled, that's a problem with any of the security apps...
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There's absolutely no reason why you would need to move it to /system man... it won't operate any differently. As for preventing it from being uninstalled, that's a problem with any of the security apps...
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Moving it to /system/app will prevent it from being un-installed via the phone GUI or via a wipe. It makes it much harder for a casual user (or dumb thief) to remove it. So it does add some security... and it also allows the app to enable GPS even if the user has GPS disabled, which may be a big win for some.
Personally, I leave GPS enabled all the time. It doesn't use extra battery unless an app is actually trying to get a GPS fix. The rest of the time the GPS receiver is powered off. I don't keep apps on my phone that wake up GPS all the time.
All you need to do is open a superuser shell and move the apk from /data/app to /system/app ... or use one of the superuser file managers to do it.
Note that you won't get updates this way, which is somewhat of a pain.
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Moving it to /system/app will prevent it from being un-installed via the phone GUI or via a wipe. It makes it much harder for a casual user (or dumb thief) to remove it. So it does add some security... and it also allows the app to enable GPS even if the user has GPS disabled, which may be a big win for some.
Personally, I leave GPS enabled all the time. It doesn't use extra battery unless an app is actually trying to get a GPS fix. The rest of the time the GPS receiver is powered off. I don't keep apps on my phone that wake up GPS all the time.
All you need to do is open a superuser shell and move the apk from /data/app to /system/app ... or use one of the superuser file managers to do it.
Note that you won't get updates this way, which is somewhat of a pain.
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Pretty sure apps installed to /data can enable GPS as well. Anyway, without rooting your phone, you can't move stuff to /system.
Frankly, I think the best security regime we can presently employ on our phones is a combination of the security pattern lock and WaveSecure. The phone will be locked down if there are too many wrong attempts at the pattern, and WaveSecure will automatically lock down the phone and send GPS location if a SIM card is replaced.
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Pretty sure apps installed to /data can enable GPS as well. Anyway, without rooting your phone, you can't move stuff to /system.
Frankly, I think the best security regime we can presently employ on our phones is a combination of the security pattern lock and WaveSecure. The phone will be locked down if there are too many wrong attempts at the pattern, and WaveSecure will automatically lock down the phone and send GPS location if a SIM card is replaced.
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Apps in /data can't enable GPS anymore. I think 1.6 changed that policy, but it might have been 1.5.
I tried wavesecure but I found it way too easy to circumvent, and it didn't always work. In fact last time I tried it their web portal was down. I prefer the design of Mobile Defense, but to each his own - I'm happy there's competition!
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Moving it to /system/app will prevent it from being un-installed via the phone GUI or via a wipe. It makes it much harder for a casual user (or dumb thief) to remove it. So it does add some security... and it also allows the app to enable GPS even if the user has GPS disabled, which may be a big win for some.
Personally, I leave GPS enabled all the time. It doesn't use extra battery unless an app is actually trying to get a GPS fix. The rest of the time the GPS receiver is powered off. I don't keep apps on my phone that wake up GPS all the time.
All you need to do is open a superuser shell and move the apk from /data/app to /system/app ... or use one of the superuser file managers to do it.
Note that you won't get updates this way, which is somewhat of a pain.
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I opened superuser but I wasn't sure what to do with it so I got a root file manager and tried to move it over but it said the system folder was read only. Anyway to get around this?
iVisionX01 said:
I opened superuser but I wasn't sure what to do with it so I got a root file manager and tried to move it over but it said the system folder was read only. Anyway to get around this?
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The root file manager should offer a way to remount /system as a read-write filesystem. Normally it's read-only. You should set it back to read-only when you're done.
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The root file manager should offer a way to remount /system as a read-write filesystem. Normally it's read-only. You should set it back to read-only when you're done.
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Yea I switched over but it will wouldn't let me write
Hello all,
today i bought x10, so i have x1 and moved my micro SD cart to the x10 but i cant find a way to access it, there is tons of stuff on it - folders, films, music, text documents.I am used to windows mobile device so need some help with android.How to access my card?
another thing - how to change the directory when i take a picture where to save it?
there are some "moxier" stuff on the menu wtf are all of them for?
i have a USB stick for internet, when i put the sim card in the phone and try to connect to internet it says there is no connection set up???with all other phones i insert it and just start browsing so whats the problem here?
sooo thats the problems i met so far i will be gratefull if someone can help me.
Firstly download a file manager app... Astro or Linda are both good. That gives you access to your SD card's contents.
The camera takes pictures and stores them on DCIM file and under 100ANDRO on my phone. They are viewable in Mediascape from there. You can also use the file manager to create more files/albums in the Pictures file and as long as the image is in there the phone finds it to view in Mediascape. I copied over a load of pics from my PC to X10 using the MediaGo part of the PC Companion.
The moxier stuff is bloat ware put on by SE, can't get rid of it unless you root.
Not sure about the USB thing, hopefully someone else can give you some advice on that.
sooo if i dont have internet connection i cant download either of the managers :/
Are you talking about using a different SIM card which has a mobile data plan on it just so that you can access the internet??? That's not a great way of using a smartphone like this.. when you've got your "normal" SIM in you phone will be a bit crippled!..
Anyway.. couple of options - 1. Find somewhere with Wifi and use that to access the internet..
2. If you're putting in a new SIM card then you'll need to configure the internet access via mobile data - you can get the settings from the support pages on the SE site..
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...owtogetinternetsettings/xperiax10?cc=gb&lc=en
okay...
fixed the internet , installed astro
just few more questions poped up so:
as i read somewhere now i dont need anything else to install .apk files on my device right? i can install them throught astro?
also when i configured astro to "sort" folders and files (folders on top) when i restarted the device they went back as i didnt do any settings?will settings reset every time i shut down the phone? and can i fix it somehow?
oh and any options to see the % battery left like on x1 after putting some other roms that got this option?
We all have Apps (apk's) we want to share with our family/friends with Bluetooth, The only thing is most phones will not allow this.
( The only requirement is both devices must have a File Manager/Explorer like... ES File Explorer, Astro, Neptune..etc)
1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices make discoverable & pair.
2. Go to your sdcard where you have those Apps that you paid $$$ for...cough... cough
3. Now Rename your the App you want share with Bluetooth to: Example...from MADBirds.apk to MADBirds.zip
Now highlight & hold your renamed App...Example...MADBirds.zip & now your File explorer should now give you some options, select send/share, then Bluetooth, next select device you paired with & send, have the other device accept file & download will start on device.
4. Go to the sdcard/Bluetooth folder on receiving device & rename...Example...MADBirds.zip to MADBirds.apk & Install the App.
5. Remember to rename your App on your device back to...Example...MADBirds.apk
6. Now you can brag to them... "thats right I''m the man or the **** "
*** I'm sure there's more ways to do Bluetooth Transfers, but all you need is a file explorer... this is quick & easy once you get the hang of it.
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OG Post by me...How to Transfer Apps (apks) using Bluetooth to any Android Phone (Tutorial) Free !!
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thanks for the info
Easiest Way to transfer APKs over Bluetooth: AndroAppLink
Use AndroAppLink. It's a free app transfer manager for Android. And it's extremely easy to use. It only needs to be installed in the sender's phone [cool eh!] and also, it does not use up any extra phone memory or storage for transferring apps. It's just too nice and clean.
The download link is sourceforge.net/projects/androapplink/
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Amazon paid apps?
I have GTA: SA from the Amazon app store just because they gave me $15 for ordering something. When I get the APK over to another device it shows that the user does not own the content. How can I get past this?
To transfer everything , we need a use cable to connect two phones ,
I have several questions that hopefully some of you could answer for me.
1. I tried to put some .pdf's on my phone via PC cable. I placed them under "Download" folder. But they do not appear there. Other .pdf's which I have downloaded with the phone are there, but the ones I copy there via PC do not appear up.
2. When using google maps, is it not possible to set a destination or target by using the map, and without having to actually know the address? Just like dekstop google maps "From here/To here"
3. Is it not possible to navigate by only using the GPS? It makes no sence really to require an internet connection as I have saved parts of the map in use for offline use. I tried the navigation but it wouldn't find the destination.
4. I would like to set "Tasks", but I could not find a proper way to do it. When I do it via calendar, the reminder is not a proper alarm (just a small ding or so, very easy to miss). Id like an alarm similiar to the watch alarm.
5. I've read several methods to root my phone. Which one is the easiest and "cleanest"? And a way to allow me to un-root my phone right after. Would this be a good guide: http://www.howtogeek.com/115297/how-to-root-your-android-why-you-might-want-to/
And should I unlock the bootloader?
6. Does the phone not have the stock capability to record sound? And to record a phone conversation? I come from a flip phone, and those did. Do I really need an app for that?
Thank you all.
I. Send the .pdf's to your email instead. Very easy. Or save them to your sd card.
2. To set a destination jurt long press where you want to go and a menu will pop up. From the menu you can choose route or navigation. You can then input the from address.
3. You can navigate using just the map - follow the blue line- without a data connection as long as you input and download the from and to adress before you swithch of the data connection.
4. I do not use tasks so much but the Google calendar works for me and the reminder is loud enough. I even get an email with sound as a reminder.
5. I can't help you here. I have a Note II and see no reason to root…just yet.
Hope this helps.
^Since he can't answer 5, I'll try. Firstly do NOT use a toolkit. They may be the easiest way of rooting, but if you run into issues (and trust me, if you take advantage of root you probably will at some point) a toolkit won't help you at all. Take the time to do it manually, so that when it comes to the worst you'll know how to sort your phone out. If you look in the stickied threads there's definitely a full guide somewhere (I think in the N4 General forum).
Thanks for the replies.
1. Thata is not really an options. I have some pdf's several mb's big. Nexus 4 also does not have an SD card. There must be a folder where I should place them (or any other files for that matter). I copied over my music and video files in the appropriate directories and those work fine.
2,3. Without internet, I only get "Loading address..." or "Getting driving directions" loading sign, and just stays that way. My location is found via GPS, and the map grid is saved for offline usage. When I save the map grid, does that not save all the addresses in that grid?
I have also added another question in the OP.
Messerschmitt262 said:
Thanks for the replies.
1. Thata is not really an options. I have some pdf's several mb's big. Nexus 4 also does not have an SD card. There must be a folder where I should place them (or any other files for that matter). I copied over my music and video files in the appropriate directories and those work fine.
2,3. Without internet, I only get "Loading address..." or "Getting driving directions" loading sign, and just stays that way. My location is found via GPS, and the map grid is saved for offline usage. When I save the map grid, does that not save all the addresses in that grid?
I have also added another question in the OP.
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1) Do they appear on your PC ? Can you see them with a file explorer (ES File Explorer, for example) ?
2/3) To set a destination, you have to be connected to the internet, whatever you do. I think it's because Maps need internet to set the itinerary and download the part's map that will be cached on your device.
5) I think too that rooting it manually is the best solution.
6) No, it's not possible without having to install an app. If you wan to, I suggest you to install Hi-Q MP3 Recorder. The Lite version should be enough, unless you want to record 10+ minutes. I don't have a clue about recording a phone conversation.
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1) Do they appear on your PC ? Can you see them with a file explorer (ES File Explorer, for example) ?
2/3) To set a destination, you have to be connected to the internet, whatever you do. I think it's because Maps need internet to set the itinerary and download the part's map that will be cached on your device.
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Yes they appear in my phone "Download" directory when I look at it via Windows Explorer on my PC. Maybe they need to be put in another directory and not "Download"? Like videos go into Video. And pictures into DCIM/Camera
Slightly disappointing in regards to the navigation. I guess I'm SOL if I go outside of coverage area . I mean I'l have the map and GPS location, but I'l have to manually navigate, and keep looking at my phone while driving...
When you want to open a .PDF from your phone, do you use a file explorer or a PDF viewer ?
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When you want to open a .PDF from your phone, do you use a file explorer or a PDF viewer ?
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You need something that can decode and display PDFs, i.e. some sort of PDF viewer.
Sent from my Nexus 4
steviewevie said:
You need something that can decode and display PDFs, i.e. some sort of PDF reader.
Sent from my Nexus 4
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Yes but some PDF viewers require you to put the PDF files in a specific folder. For example, adobe reader will only "see" files in Download/Adobe Reader but you can change settings so that you can search your PDF through a built-in explorer.
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Yes but some PDF viewers require you to put the PDF files in a specific folder. For example, adobe reader will only "see" files in Download/Adobe Reader but you can change settings so that you can search your PDF through a built-in explorer.
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If you use a file explorer to try and open a PDF, then if you haven't set a file type association, the OS will ask you which program you want to use to open it, then you can choose Adobe Reader. It doesn't matter if it isn't in a particular folder.
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If you use a file explorer to try and open a PDF, then if you haven't set a file type association, the OS will ask you which program you want to use to open it, then you can choose Adobe Reader. It doesn't matter if it isn't in a particular folder.
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Yep, that's why I asked him if he was using a file explorer or a PDF viewer
PDF Viewer on the phone you mean?
On the phone, when I go to downloads (the only location I know off where I can view PDF's), apparently it uses Quickoffice to open those PDF's (the one I donwloaded). As I mentioned it does not see PDF's I put there manually via the USB cable from my PC -> Nexus 4 via Windows Explorer.
Just to make sure there isn't any confussion, I can see the PDF I put on my phone in Windows Explorer. But when I use my phone, that PDF will not show up in my "Download".
Is there another place I should put it?
So move the PDFs to a different folder and try again. All I know is I can view them using Adobe Reader in any folder
And if it still not working download adobe viewer and try with.
At last, you could download a file explorer app such as ES explorer and open your file with it, it will ask you which app do you want to open the file with
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Messerschmitt262 said:
PDF Viewer on the phone you mean?
On the phone, when I go to downloads (the only location I know off where I can view PDF's), apparently it uses Quickoffice to open those PDF's (the one I donwloaded). As I mentioned it does not see PDF's I put there manually via the USB cable from my PC -> Nexus 4 via Windows Explorer.
Just to make sure there isn't any confussion, I can see the PDF I put on my phone in Windows Explorer. But when I use my phone, that PDF will not show up in my "Download".
Is there another place I should put it?
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The Nexus 4 quickoffice is just a file viewer (it doesn't even have an app icon), so you'll need to use another application to locate your files to open them in Quickoffice.
I recommend using Astro or ES. I've used both and absolutely love them.
Obligatory Sales pitch: There's also a file manager built into the Quickoffice Pro app (and you can connect cloud accounts too) - It's available for $15 here, and it supports PDF annotation for Adobe 5-9 files.
yep that was the problem. I have installed ES and now I can access my phone files just like on my computer (why wouldnt this be standard?)
I have also installed adobe reader, so I could found the .pdf file too via that app.
Thanks.
Quick side question: I have set-up an email account using the "Email" built in app. However, it changed some privacy settings (stuff like being able to change phone settings, etc) and I clicked accept. Now I would like to review them. Where would those be found? I checked all options in the "Email" app but couldn't find anything.
Messerschmitt262 said:
yep that was the problem. I have installed ES and now I can access my phone files just like on my computer (why wouldnt this be standard?)
I have also installed adobe reader, so I could found the .pdf file too via that app.
Thanks.
Quick side question: I have set-up an email account using the "Email" built in app. However, it changed some privacy settings (stuff like being able to change phone settings, etc) and I clicked accept. Now I would like to review them. Where would those be found? I checked all options in the "Email" app but couldn't find anything.
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I think (and mind you this is all my own thoughts through observation/reading news), Google is working towards a life in the "cloud", so storage on the device itself kind of defeats the purpose. there's Drive for file management and gdocs, Quickoffice for when you need Office, Google Play Music, Books, Movies, etc.
You can review app permissions under Settings>Applications>All, then select the application you'd like to see the permissions for.
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3: Google maps uses internet to calculate the best route to your destination. While you can view your location offline, any searching does not work - in other words, the actual addresses are not stored in your phone. Only the "picture" of the map is.
4: you can download some app (any.do is awesome), or set the calendar notification sound to something longer. It will still be only a popup, but it will "ring" for longer.
6. yup, you have to find an app for that..
About navigation, as soon as your phone has calculated the route you can turn data off. As someone have said, Google Maps use data for calculating the fastest route, but afterwards only GPS is required to track your position.
I just got my N4 a few days ago and used this guide to root my phone (stupid easy to follow... even has a video if you need it)
Click HERE
Unfortunately, Android doesn't offer a free offline navigation system like Nokia did (OVI maps was great!) but there are some paid alternatives in Android.
I bought Sygic (http://www.sygic.com/en) and it allows you to download all the maps onto your phone and navigate without internet. Maps for Germany are about 700MB. If you are in the US for example, you can just d/l by State.
Hope that helps!
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About navigation, as soon as your phone has calculated the route you can turn data off. As someone have said, Google Maps use data for calculating the fastest route, but afterwards only GPS is required to track your position.
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Doesn't Google need internet to recalculate if you zoom in or zoom out?
These are apps that I have installed and tested working with DM98 smart watch
Not all were from play store some were apk file download to windows pc. Then plug in USB charge cable to access watch storage files after drivers install. Move apk file to download folder on watch. Unplug then in watch manager tab open file manager storage and scroll to downloads select app next to all options and install Size nearest MB
Once again hope this helps others as info from this site has helped me
Google with Voice Search 90mb
Outlook 110mb
FunDo 45mb works with F4 Bluetooth band for fitness data only
SuperUser 33MB
Kongo Root 22mb
Facebook lite 6mb apk
messenger Lite 18mb
ROM Toolbox lite 17mb
H Band 2.0 17mb works with B15P Bluetooth band for fitness data only
BusyBox 15mb
Screen Rotation Control 14mb
Screen Notifications 10mb apk
Youtube mobile 7mb apk
bluetooth Finder 6mb
Open Camera 5mb
Omni swipe 20mb (paid ad free) theme bubble best option
Control panel 2mb
Heds-up Notifications 1mb
ScreenDimmer 1mb
Settings Search 1mb
WhatsApp 48mb
Xender 16mb file transfer Android/Apple/Win/Mac
PS there were some apps that installed but even with screen rotate could not select options needed to complete install
Youtube Go
Email app notifications & others
Reply to DM98 apps.
My DM98 is rooted with Kingo. I have installed Skype (perfect for video calls), Messenger (also good for video calls), Google Translate, Facebook (regular), Google with voice search, Screen Rotation Control, and Evernote. They all work fine. I have previously tried WhatsApp, Netflix, and You Tube, and again they all work fine, but I have uninstalled them as I don't use them much. If you try to add a new contact under contacts, you obtain an error message (I have three DM98's and it is the same with all of them). Therefore to add a contact I use Wondershare MobileGo, a desktop PC program, enter new data that way and copy to the phone - perfect, no problems. MobileGo also allows you to do a complete backup / restore (and a quick root if you want) in case of any problems. Finally, I transfer 320 x 240 pixel photos via Bluetooth from my PC, as well as small video clips. All display perfectly. I should mention that my information from LEMFO, the makers of the watch (in China), is that a new model with the faster processor MTK6580, Android 5.1, and RAM1GB + ROM16GB named the LEM4 Pro (with interchangeable watchstraps) will be available at the end of May 2018.
Dude, I know this post is old but it's still very useful, is there any chance you could put some links up to the software you mentioned please, I'm having a few issues locating the right ones.
rsmith3972 said:
Dude, I know this post is old but it's still very useful, is there any chance you could put some links up to the software you mentioned please, I'm having a few issues locating the right ones.
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I was having issues side-loading APKs as well. Instead, I installed the APKPure App (which did side-load just fine) and it works great for installing apps. Just download the APK file from https://download.apkpure.com/custom...s://apkpure.com/apkpure-app.html&utm_term=a4d and then copy/paste it to the watch's Download folder when connected to your computer via USB. In the watch, I was able to click on that APK file and install it fine and now I can search and install APKs no problem.
After root, do apps like app2SD work well? I tried moving apps using TiBu, but ended up messing things up and I'm in the process of a factory reset to try again.