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problems installing anything

I try to install apk packages like godzson dialer and clear_keyboard and i get errors.
I used apps installer and android dev
apps installer tells me It cannot install the app
android dev I run
adb install C:\clear_keyboard\system\app\HTC_IME.apk
I get
failure [install_parse_failed_unexpected_exception]
I searched for hours finding solutions that say i need to push the files to /system/apps and doing that there is permissions involved and I cant seem to touch anything in /system.
When I run chmod 777 /system i get an error saying unable to change read only file system.
I thought all of this was going to be simple tasks but it's getting really annoying any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for everything.

if yr installing through and use
Make sure phone is synced
Make sure app is in tool file I'd adk file
Make sure when at command prompt Ur in adk/tools file first
Adb remount
Adb push (app.apk) /system/(app/framework)

ok I figured out my problem but fixing it is going to be quite confusing. Looks like I would have to know a lot more than I do to fix it. Basically the adb is not reading the phone as root (or something like that). And the ro.secure is set to 1 which it should be set to 0 to be considerd root. So therefore I have to reinstall a bootimg. Ive been reading it on another forum page but i cant post it cause my account hasn't been verified yet. but it's this forum and here is the thread showthread.php?t=443041&page=2
but it's like french to me!!! If anyone can dumb this down for me I would really appreciate it lol thanks a lot you guys have been so much help in the little amount of time ive been a member to this forum. Thank you

redlinethecar said:
I try to install apk packages like godzson dialer and clear_keyboard and i get errors.
I used apps installer and android dev
apps installer tells me It cannot install the app
android dev I run
adb install C:\clear_keyboard\system\app\HTC_IME.apk
I get
failure [install_parse_failed_unexpected_exception]
I searched for hours finding solutions that say i need to push the files to /system/apps and doing that there is permissions involved and I cant seem to touch anything in /system.
When I run chmod 777 /system i get an error saying unable to change read only file system.
I thought all of this was going to be simple tasks but it's getting really annoying any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for everything.
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First, put your apk's in your "C:\AndroidSDK\Tools\" Folder
Second open the cmd window and do "cd C:\AndroidSDK\Tools\"
Third do "adb remount"
Fourth "adb push xxxx.apk /system/app/"
that will install them

When remounting I get error
Code:
remount failed: Operation not permitted
but I continue anyway and the
Code:
adb push HTC_IME.apk /system/app
sends the file with no problem but it doesn't install it though.

Here are steps to do if it is not already installed on your phone. However, if it is you can not install when it is already there. I'm not sure how to remove in terminal and everything I've tried it tells me read only blah, blah, blah...
I tried mount -o remount,rw /system---that is suppose to work.
1.Make sure anything you want installed is in
the root of the sdcard..(/sdcard/nameoffile.apk)
2. Download a terminal emulator from the market.
If it installs continue..If not then continue on back to the thread.
3. Open up the terminal emulator. It should ask permission from SU. >Always allow
4. Now type the following
su (hit enter)
install /sdcard/name_of_file.apk /system/app/name_of_file.apk----if it is a system app
If it is a downloaded app then use /data/app

Ok.... well I tried that way also and I get the error
Code:
install: not found
I downloaded the terminal app from the market and entered the commands as you said for ex.
Code:
install /sdcard/HTC_IME.apk /system/app/HTC_IME.apk
Thanks a lot though I wish it could have been that easy.

Terminal Screw up

Well.. I heard about Updating Ubuntu, and I've decided to go ahead and take a shot at it. and So one of the requirements for installing ubuntu is that you need to install Busybox. I downloaded an app to install busybox for me. I believe it was called BusyBox Installer. During the install.. (To install the actual busy box) It froze.. So i had to terminate the app.. so then I went back into the Application and tried installing again, it worked. but when I opened up the terminal To try and execute commands, some wouldn't work. Like "ls" wouldn't give me any result. After that, I went on the internet and Tried searching for this error, I was told to reset the path variable. I do not know how to do that and so I was given this command to execute:
Code:
export PATH=/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/X11/bin
Tried that, and it wouldn't work for me. So I'm out of options. Is there anything I can do to fix this problem? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I have an Nexus S, With ICS (4.0.3) Rooted. I am using the Android SDK to run each of my commands.
Edit:
Apparently my path environment variable is changed. all commands are executed in /system/bin/sh/ I'm assuming that I need to remove the /sh/ out of the path environment variable.

[Q] help with keyboard

After rooting my NST, I'm having trouble with the keyboard. It has no period key, and without a period, I can't give my email address.
To try to solve the problem I installed a different keyboard - first I tried go keyboard but could not enable it, next I tried the Swiftkey x keyboard from Amazon Apps but had same problem - installs but I cannot choose the new keyboard over the native NST one. I used the choose methods according to instructions for the new keyboard.
I also tried the long press on a text enter box but that only gave the native NST keyboard without a period key. Also tried uninstalling the keyboard app, the copy/pasting it to system/app and using Nook Color Tools 'choose keyboard', but the only keyboard available is the 'android' keyboard, the new keyboard is not a choice.
Does anyone know what to do?
Also, can't search with Market - tried reinstalling vending.apk but didn't help. The search box appears, and I can enter text, but no results appear.

See in the lower right hand corner of the Android soft keyboard?
There is a question mark with two dots under it.
The bottom is a period when unshifted, the top is a question mark when shifted.

Thanks! Now it isn't that important to download a new keyboard, although I wonder why I can't get them to work.
Bob

Oh, sorry, I missed the second part.
You have to enable the keyboards that you put in.
If you have a replacement Settings.apk it might be in there under "Language & keyboard".
The code is actually in the stock Settings.apk, but they disabled it.
To do it manually, first, figure out what is the exact name of the keyboard service.
For instance GoKeyboard is com.jb.gokeyboard/.GoKeyboard
Then use sqlite3 either on the Nook or your desktop to enable it.
Code:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
sqlite3 settings.db
update secure set value='com.android.inputmethod.latin/.LatinIME:com.jb.gokeyboard/.GoKeyboard' where name='enabled_input_methods';
update secure set value='com.jb.gokeyboard/.GoKeyboard' where name='default_input_method';
.q
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db

Thanks Renate,
Please bear with me with my elementary questions; I'm not a programmer and so do not have much experience with command line programs.
I've downloaded to my pc the most recent sqlite.zip, unzipped it, and ran the sqlite.exe to see what happens: a cmd window opens and is ready for line entries.
I think what you are then saying is to use adb wireless to retrieve a file from the nook, change it using sqlite on the pc, and then return it to the android.
But will sqlite be able to see the file because it will not be placed in the sqlite folder by adb?

You should already be good friends with the command line on every device.
Don't start sqlite3 out of the the blue.
Open an "MS-DOS" window, also known as a command shell.
From Windows, that's a <WindowsKey> & <R>, then type cmd.exe
Pick any directory you like.
Pull settings.db
Run sqlite3 as above in the same window.
If you put sqlite3 somewhere else, the command may look like:
Code:
E:\Where\Did\I\Put\The\Darn\Thing\sqlite3.exe settings.db
Do the SQL commands.
Push settings.db

Thanks again Renate. I have used the cmd on Windows and have a slight familiarity with it, so I'll experiment a bit and see what happens. First, I think it best to backup the nook in case of problems.

bobcdy said:
Also, can't search with Market - tried reinstalling vending.apk but didn't help. The search box appears, and I can enter text, but no results appear.
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That is a common problem, install SearchMarket, it will do the search and bring up Market.
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Unfortunately I still have problems with the go keyboard, and this time it is completely my fault. Following Renate's instructions about sqlite3, I was able to install the free version of the keyboard, but hated the ads that came with it. My mistake was in uninstalling the ad-ridden version when I think I should have replaced the it with my other version. After unstalling it, I tried installing the new version but was unable to do so - I've tried everything I can do to install it. Rebooted - reinstalled. No luck. Deleted the old version from the system/ap folder using root explorer, then tried reinstalling - again no luck. Tried repeating the sqlite commands - nope! etc.
Is there any way to install the new version, or it it too late?
I do have a backup made with noogie/roadkil's Disk Image and Windows xp so I could restore that image but I'd prefer not to do this.

How to uninstall applications?

Hi!
I've just rooted NST with NookManager.
I'm a total noob in android world (as I don't have any smartphone) and I'm searching for basics about rooted android devices since two days but I didn't come to a solution to my problems.
Simply I want to uninstall some apk as described in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933615
I don't have titanium pro or root explorer.
How to install/uninstall apps and how to take full control about entire nook file system?
Thanks

yell! said:
Hi!
I've just rooted NST with NookManager.
I'm a total noob in android world (as I don't have any smartphone) and I'm searching for basics about rooted android devices since two days but I didn't come to a solution to my problems.
Simply I want to uninstall some apk as described in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933615
I don't have titanium pro or root explorer.
How to install/uninstall apps and how to take full control about entire nook file system?
Thanks
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It depends on the Launcher you are using.
By default you should have "ReLaunch" installed.
To uninstall an apk, just select it in the app list and hold for a little bit longer. A dialog containing "uninstall" option the should pop up.
The other way is to use "NookColorTools".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868366
Install it , run it, select "manage applications", select certain apk, uninstall it.
edit : you should probably place 'NookColorTools' in /system/app/ using ADB
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Installing apk's
1 way - put 'some_app.apk' on mSD card and select it using any file manager.[/COLOR]
2 way - configure ADB, connect your nook and type 'adb install /your_apk_location_on_harddrive
3 way - install Google Play using 'NTGAppsAttack', install "searchmarket.apk" (i uploaded it somewhere, check my posts), search for apk in google play and install it.
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To uninstall a system apk
Read the forum before deleting any system apk's.
Most of them are necessary for the system to work.
1 way - get any file manager that can mount root partition (Rhytm file manager ; ES file explorer) , select "root explorer" in options, navigate to '/system/app/', Move/delete any apk that you desire.
2 way - configure ADB, connect nook, type 'adb shell', 'mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system', 'cd system', 'cd app', 'ls' (to see apk list), 'rm apk_name.apk'.
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To install a system apk.
configure ADB, connect nook, type 'adb shell', 'mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system'
exit ADB, from your system type 'adb push /your_apk_location /system/app'
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If you encounter problems with installing from mSDcard search for "howto allow install non market applications on android'.
Remember that only Apk's for Android 2.1 will install. 2.2+ versions will give you an error.

That works great except for MetroUI and Apple 4S. Neither of which seem to want to uninstall from the play store and there's no app entry to hold down on to force deletion.
Plus ESfilemanager isn't letting me go to the system menue else I'd delete the apk there and while ReLaunch /will/ for some reason let me go to /system/apps since it won't let me move the library.apk back to the app folder from backup I'm not sure I trust it to not somehow fubar a delete.
Plus my sister deleted my nook backup image.
Any ideas how to safely clear these thins for someone that's clueless on how to use ADB from ubuntu 12.04? A link to an idiot's guide would be nice if nothing else.

Goggles2114 said:
That works great except for MetroUI and Apple 4S. Neither of which seem to want to uninstall from the play store and there's no app entry to hold down on to force deletion.
Plus ESfilemanager isn't letting me go to the system menue else I'd delete the apk there and while ReLaunch /will/ for some reason let me go to /system/apps since it won't let me move the library.apk back to the app folder from backup I'm not sure I trust it to not somehow fubar a delete.
Plus my sister deleted my nook backup image.
Any ideas how to safely clear these thins for someone that's clueless on how to use ADB from ubuntu 12.04? A link to an idiot's guide would be nice if nothing else.
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>TUTORIAL - EVERYTHING ABOUT ADB - Fully Illustrated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241935
-use ADB to install NookColorTools
-go to 'manage applications' (in NCT)
-delete what needs to be deleted
Deleting files is needed only when you want to get rid of a system app.
Don't forget to mount system partition with write permissions. Otherwise you will not be able to copy NCT to /system/app/

You are a lifesaver (and is this thing pinned? I don't recall seeing it pinned. Hell best way of hiding a thread is put it at the very top with a sticky and making it red blinky bold letters.)
OK derp. That guide's windows. Need something linux-centric. I've a feeling after the initial setup it's similar
On command line 'adb devices' gets me nothing even with nook in usb mode.
Edit again: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/20770-gu...-adb-and-fastboot-in-linux-ubuntu-and-mint12/
Using that guide. Will edit/respond with results.
Edit the Third: Odd. Didn't have ot use ADB. ReLaunch let me install. Now to figure out wtf about mountingaccessing internal storage as root.

Thank you for your replies!
I prefer the ADB method via USB, I do not like to modify things by touch screen.
I installed ADB, server is running and nook is connected by usb cable, but no devices are found
Google does not help me (or I am failing with keywords) and I do not want to use a wireless connection.

yell! said:
Thank you for your replies!
I prefer the ADB method via USB, I do not like to modify things by touch screen.
I installed ADB, server is running and nook is connected by usb cable, but no devices are found
Google does not help me (or I am failing with keywords) and I do not want to use a wireless connection.
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Make sure you have the driver installed properly. See the wiki article on installing the ADB driver for the Nook Simple Touch.

yell! said:
Thank you for your replies!
I prefer the ADB method via USB, I do not like to modify things by touch screen.
I installed ADB, server is running and nook is connected by usb cable, but no devices are found
Google does not help me (or I am failing with keywords) and I do not want to use a wireless connection.
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Use "ADB konnekt" to connect with your pc via wifi.
If you want to connect via USB you have to turn on "USB DEBUGGING" (manually of using NookColorTools)
and add correct udev rules (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1918512) on linux.
There are some differences in adding udev rules in different versions of Ubuntu/Debian/Mint. I have no idea on how to do that on Fedora,Gentoo etc.
Don't know how to do that on windows. This info can be found using a search engine x]. Look for ("android device adb setup windows")

Accidentally uninstalled Package Access helper

Hey Guys,
I just made a big blunder.. darn! I uninstalled the Package Access Helper (thru the titanium backup app) on my G2 (D802 ver) and now I can't install any apps anymore from the PlayStore.
The phone is rooted though..
My question is... What's the best and easiest way to remedy this problem? should I go to all the hassle of reflashing back to Stock ROM? OR can I possibly get an apk for this "Package Access Helper" thingie? and where in God's world do I find this apk if ever asl well?
I'm in dire need here guys... pls help me out. .::
thank you.

There you go

bender_007 said:
There you go
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Hey thanks bender.. I tried to download and install the apk file on my phone but I'm getting an error - "Package not installed"...

letters_to_cleo said:
Hey thanks bender.. I tried to download and install the apk file on my phone but I'm getting an error - "Package not installed"...
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copy it to /system/app & reboot

Thanks, but I dont have have any root explorer app on my phone.
Already installed the adb shell on my laptop..
enabled USB debugging on my phone, checked device manager and saw "Androidnet Sooner Single ADB Interface: under Computer.
then on the command prompt with admin permission, I typed on where the adb libs are located
adb shell
su
adb remount
chmod 777 /system/apps
adb push DefaultContainerService.apk /system/app/
BUT.... I always end up with the errr message "device not found"
What's this error all about??
Thank you again for sharing some of your info... I highly appreciate your insights on this

Here you go x2
flashable
@error - you need adb drivers + usb debugging enabled.

I sent you back a message mate.
Unfortunately the flashable zip might not be of no good to me at all, as I did not install any custom recovery on my phone e.g. twrp, etc.
I guess the only route I can do is to really push the DefaultContainerService.apk to the /system/app but I'm always getting this err -'device not found''it
Should Androidnet Sooner Single Adb interface really be the one that appears under the Device manager? or should it be 'Android Composite ADB Interface'?
I'm having a tough luck on this

I guess the most I can do on this would be to just reflash it back to stock again and hope it'll work. *sigh

what does "adb devices" show ?

bender_007 said:
what does "adb devices" show ?
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adb devices show nothing.

letters_to_cleo said:
adb devices show nothing.
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you need a more recent adb.exe
try this one https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/663851/adb.exe

darkobas said:
you need a more recent adb.exe
try this one https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/663851/adb.exe
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thanks man, I downloaded the adb tool from the android sdk website itself.
By the way, I tried as well booting up to stock recovery, and flashing the zip (on the earlier post), but since my phone system is not yet mounted, then the zip file didn't do anything at all.

any one please send me the Package Access helper to my gmail

Please help me I want to restore my package Access helper back please

For battery optimization obsessives, Do not delete or disable it. Apps from play store can not be installed without it. This what I ended up with after disabling the service.