Unlike my previous galaxy phones, where Samsung conveniently allows access to system files via Settings, there seems to be no such acess on Nexus 7. Where on earth can I access them?? Why Google make this so hard?
Download es file explorer.
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VanillaG0rilla said:
Download es file explorer.
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Thanks, but can't I do that without using 3rd party apps? Why stock Android doesn't allow viewing system files directly?
So inconvenient
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Is there any way to get rid of this restriction with the zip files and other files as well.
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Hi,
I don't know of a native method of removing that restriction, but the free app Byte Tornado downloader integrates with the browser and allows almost any file to download directly to the phone.
I hope that helps.
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Down Droid on market. Just a download manager. Nothing else.
Awesome thanks I used byte tornado
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eris_evil said:
Is there any way to get rid of this restriction with the zip files and other files as well.
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download Astro from the market or appbrain then you can download zip files and extract the apk files from the zip. It's also a great utility app to manage files and backup applications.
I use opera browser to download files. It how's never given me any problems.
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Sadly the stock browser restricts a lot of downloads: .zips (and many .apk's if not all).
Probably there to "protect" itself.
But any third party web browser
(Dolphin HD or Opera) can do those kinds of files.
That is if you don't wish to use a download manager app.
Hope this helped someone!
Is there a way to change the navigation bar colors?
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yellasrichand said:
Is there a way to change the navigation bar colors?
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AOKP ROM usually has this as an option (not sure if it's in there yet--they're still on build 1, officially).
Thanks! Do you know if there is a stand alone hack for it?
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yellasrichand said:
Thanks! Do you know if there is a stand alone hack for it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31401208
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kilometers4 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31401208
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Thanks for the link, that was helpful!
How i do it..
you must have root .
Copy the system ui.apk out and save it to your desktop ( do not move it)
open the file in 7 zip... browse to the folder that has the .png files you want to change.. (DO NOT UNZIP OR EXTRACT)
Copy the dpi folder your making changes to the .png files within.. to a new folder .
Edit the .png files.. (you can also edit xml. notepad++ (use caution..)
I use photo shop and paint shop pro to edit the files..
Open the original system ui file up.. browse back to the directory where the folder you copied out is at .. DO NOT UNZIP OR EXTRACT
PAST THE Edited file back into the zip...
push it back to your tablet .
using file manager put it back in the system/app folder where you found it..
YOUR TABLET WILL CRASH WHEN YOU SAVE IT HERE ( THIS IS EXPECTED ..) REBOOT WITH HOLDING THE POWER BUTTON..
YOUR tablet will reboot showing the changes you have made. If you mess up you can adb push the unmodified system ui back and reboot .
This is a very dirty quick how to hope its understandable..
good luck
Thanks for that but I did it using metamorph like the link says.
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Where do you find apps you have download? I want to move some to my system apps but can't find download ones. I'm on glazed ROM 2.1 and can't find the folder using root browser. Any help would be great.
If you've downloaded them from a third party site then they'll appears in "Download" folder.
If you've downloaded them from the Play Store then they'll be in /Android/data
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There from play store and there not under data in android folder. I never have had a problem finding them until I went to glazed ROM
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Found it was in the data/ app folder
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/Android/data is for app's "data", i.e. settings and whatever else the app saves.
Yeah, all installed apps (no matter from where they originally came) are in /data/app.
System apps are in (big surprise :cyclops: ) /system/app
Just saying.
hi guys I've just noticed that I'm unable to send apk files via Bluetooth I wanted to know if theirs a fix anywhere or anyone knows how thanks guys :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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I have also noticed that. Even with es explorer I am not able to send apk files. Work around which I use is to change the extension to .mp3 or anything which can be sent and change back to. Apk in receiver phone.
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try to rename file.. example by yur fav file explorer rename subwaysurfers.apk tu subwaysurfers.txt and try to send it via bluetooth.. i think its security reason why you cannot send apk files
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their must be another way maybe 3rd party app can someone try:thumbup:
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It works fine using Root Explorer.
I had problem sending apk file to my friend too. Doesn't work even if using Root explorer. I'm using nexus 4 while my friend is using galaxy nexus.
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I had problem sending apk file to my friend too. Doesn't work even if using Root explorer. I'm using nexus 4 while my friend is using galaxy nexus.
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Create a Dropbox link?
It seems to be inbuilt limitation by Google, possibly to prevent malicious users to push malware onto other people's phones.
I installed Bluetooth transfer app and now it works well. Tried transferring apk from laptop to phone and it works fine.
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Same problem here.
If I try to send an apk between a Galaxy Nexus (JB4.3) and a Nexus 7 (2012 JB4.3) the transfer fails. (es file explorer / apk share / root browser)
Seems that the bluetooth just blocks apk transfers. If I rename the file, it works.
Is a 4.3 security feature? I use to transfer apk before the 4.3.
I think it is a google limitation for prevent to share the pirate apps
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Stopped by for a chat about 8 years later, yah rename worked back then during gba color and stuff now doesn't work
Can anyone please upload the S browser apk????
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Here is the Sbrowser.apk all you need to do is download this and place this in device>system>app
Sbrowser_SPR.apk:
http://db.tt/gmQknf7h
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Thnx a lot....and another thing. .. what does the job manager and s travel do? ?????
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I so not use them personally I use google now for pretty much everything.
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neemot said:
Here is the Sbrowser.apk all you need to do is download this and place this in device>system>app
Sbrowser_SPR.apk:
http://db.tt/gmQknf7h
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Don't forget to set permissions to rw-r-r. App will FC otherwise.
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neemot said:
Here is the Sbrowser.apk all you need to do is download this and place this in device>system>app
Sbrowser_SPR.apk:
http://db.tt/gmQknf7h
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Placed app in system/app and changed permissions, rebooted. It will not show up anywhere, any ideas?
stuck
im trying to figure out how to do this...I downloaded es explorer and it says it cant do it cause its not read write or whatever..but cant seem where to change those setting in es...then I tried SOLID explorer..tried to copy and paste....tried to "send" it to the right place..but no matter what all it says Is "added to queue"....how the hell do I actually get the file into system app folder....what program do I need to use etc ???
ifeelsic said:
im trying to figure out how to do this...I downloaded es explorer and it says it cant do it cause its not read write or whatever..but cant seem where to change those setting in es...then I tried SOLID explorer..tried to copy and paste....tried to "send" it to the right place..but no matter what all it says Is "added to queue"....how the hell do I actually get the file into system app folder....what program do I need to use etc ???
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ES File Explorer works fine for this. Your device needs to be rooted to get R/W access otherwise it won't work. If you are rooted then in ES hit the app menu and tap Root Explorer. It should prompt for superuser access and then set all to RW. Should let you move apk to system/app folder now.
link has removed. Can you upload in new link?