I'm a new Nexus 10 owner. Just rooted, flashed a rom, and set up my tablet.
Now, I want to set up another account for a friend. I did it but didn't realize that the file system is completely different. If I add a file in my account it can't be accessed from the other account. This isn't what I was expecting.
Is there any way to access the same files/apps with different user accounts?
Root explorer? Or any other explorer which can browse root folders.
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1. Do you know what directory it would be in?
2. I'm using Solid Explorer, but on the other account it's saying I cant view certain folders because it isn't rooted. But on my main account I'm rooted and running AOSPA
edit: On my second account, it is NOT rooted! IDK why because my main account is rooted. How can I root both user accounts?
leeznon said:
1. Do you know what directory it would be in?
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Look in /data/media. There are subdirectories with numbers for names: 0 is the "owner" user, and additional users count up from 1.
leeznon said:
On my second account, it is NOT rooted! IDK why because my main account is rooted. How can I root both user accounts?
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Rooting is a systemwide thing, not specific to a user, but root apps generally default to only granting access to the "owner" user. Look around in the settings for your root app; there should be an option to allow other users to access root as well. In SuperSU, for example, there's a checkbox on the settings page labeled "enable multi-user".
Thanks so much Wyzard! Works great now!
But is it possible to share apps between the 2 accounts? EX: install plants vz zombies without having to install it on both accounts?
edit: even though i can use a file explore to browse another accounts files, I tried opening an .apk but there was an error. I guess you cant share .apks
leeznon said:
Thanks so much Wyzard! Works great now!
But is it possible to share apps between the 2 accounts? EX: install plants vz zombies without having to install it on both accounts?
edit: even though i can use a file explore to browse another accounts files, I tried opening an .apk but there was an error. I guess you cant share .apks
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You can copy the apk to the android/data folder because it is tge same for all users and install from there
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leeznon said:
But is it possible to share apps between the 2 accounts? EX: install plants vz zombies without having to install it on both accounts?
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If you're installing from the Play store, it doesn't actually download it again, and "installing" the same app on a 2nd user won't take up much more space (only the additional app data specific to the 2nd user).
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If you're installing from the Play store, it doesn't actually download it again, and "installing" the same app on a 2nd user won't take up much more space (only the additional app data specific to the 2nd user).
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That's for the play store, what if I use an apk in my sd card?
Will it be installed twice?
No as long as it's the same apk I think because it makes it like a shortcut icon.
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1) You can share the applications with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fivehellions.android.muappshare&referrer=utm_source%3Dsocial%26utm_medium%3Dforum%26utm_campaign%3Dapp_announcement (root required)
2) You can share files by putting them into /sdcard/Android/obb folder (even media scanner looks into that folder so you can store your photos, videos and music there). In case you are having a hard time accessing the OBB folder via ADB (for instace), go there via /mnt/shell folder
Cheers!
I used that app and it works great.
But I installed plants vs zombies on my main account, when I play it on the second it says I need to download the data which is around 150mb. I'm not sure we're the data is stored in the main account.
I want to be able to play the same game on different accounts and have different saved games. For example, my account will be on level 2 and the other account on level 12. Is this possible?
The data should be under android/data and yes it is possible because I did that with gta vice city and it worked fine and you shouldn't need to redownload the data
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I used the Kindle Fire Utility to install Android Marketplace.
Works like a charm - thanks.
I entered the wrong Google account e-mail when I signed into the Google marketplace for the first time.
There don;t seem to be a way to add a second account or delete the one I logged in. I don;t see a way to log out?
Any way to install multiple accounts? Log out of the account I am in so I can log into another account?
Thanks in advance.
Did you try deleting accounts.db from " /data/system/"?
I cannot even find that.
I browsed the drive - even did a search and no .db files
Thanks
Do you have adb setup?
if so, do
Code:
adb remount
adb shell rm /data/system/accounts.db
If not, you will need something like Root explorer. ES File explorer (free on the market) could likely do it to, but takes a bit more setup to put it in root mode.
Note: Not sure what you mean by searched the drive. The file is not on your SD card.
Kind of a noob still, but I got you now.
I took another route, Restored to default.
RE-rooted - reinstalled marketplace.
Used right email.
Working.
But are we stuck with only one account on Kindle? Do I have to do what I did to use another account or use the account.db Erase method?
If so that quite sucks.
No you can add more accounts. But I am not on a stock based rom, so I can not provide specific details. I know you will need to open "Account & Sync" settings. There is not a shortcut to do it on a stock based rom.
I know you can download a app from the market to help you do this, Quick Sync Settings, I think?
I will check it out then, thanks!
DUDE!!! totally worked. I was able to ad more account then when I go to the account setting in market place it allows me to pick which one I want.
YOU ROCK!!!
Awesome. Glad I could help.
Play Store is good for applications but i want something extra that whenever i flash my phone then i have to download applications again & again which is the waste of time & costly for me due to limited internet bandwidth. I know we can backup our all installed applicatins but i want to try save apk setup files. Have there any way to save play store applications as apk backup for future instead of downloading again & again. Thanx
mrjoy said:
Play is good for applications but i want something extra that whenever i flash my phone then i have to download applications again & again which is the waste of time & costly for me due to limited internet bandwidth. I know we can backup our all installed applicatins but i want to try save apk setup files. Have there any way to save play store applications as apk backup for future instead of downloading again & again. Thanx
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There are at least 3 ways I know of:
1. Read the Stickies again
2. Use Titanium Backup
3. Use this Tool
There is an extention for the Chrome browser that will let you do this with free apps.
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/save-apk-files-from-google-play-to-computer-with-apk-downloader/
I've used it to get apps only designated for other countries like the official Playstation app.
mrjoy said:
Play Store is good for applications but i want something extra that whenever i flash my phone then i have to download applications again & again which is the waste of time & costly for me due to limited internet bandwidth. I know we can backup our all installed applicatins but i want to try save apk setup files. Have there any way to save play store applications as apk backup for future instead of downloading again & again. Thanx
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i think almost all file explorers have the app backup feature. You can set File Expert to backup apps as soon as they are installed.
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Just use a root explorer and go to /data/app/ and copy the apk's you want to keep to your sdcard.
Its that easy.
Titanium is a lot easier though.
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Hi everyone,
I just got my n4 and love it but would like to be able to download apps/games off the net and install them. What do I need to do? I'm very new to this as I've come from iPhone jailbreaking I know it's different.
Thanks
T
You need to go to settings, Security and allow non market apps.
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You need to go to settings, Security and allow non market apps.
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So That means I can download paid versions of apps and install them? What does "rooting" do? Cheers
T
you cant discuss illegal apk stuff on the forums here. you're on your own.
Understood thanks anyway
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You don't need to root. Hypothetically, let's say you didn't have access to the Play Store and wanted to download and install apps. Just find the apk file for it, such as "File Manager APK," transfer to your phone, then click it to install it. It might ask you to go to settings to allow Unknown Downloads, and if it asked, do so. Only use this for free apps =D
Ah okay perfect! What is rooting for then? Also does anyone know a site that specializes in free APS? Not paid necessarily just apks to get
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Rooting helps with some apps that require it in particular, such as Titanium Backup. Rooting alone just helps unlock a few features, although it doesn't add anything until you act (unlike Jailbreaking which adds in Cydia and such). Read here
As for the free apps you can't get from Google Play, just searching on Google might bring something up.
I prefer to just install over adb.
Code:
adb install *.apk
T89 said:
So That means I can download paid versions of apps and install them? What does "rooting" do? Cheers
T
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Just pay for them. I used to do what you're talking about and its ****, not only was I ripping developers off and stifling their innovation, I was also wasting time looking for new updates and finding fixes
I don't sideload any paid apps now, if I like the app enough to want to look for the apk, I'll buy it ... If I can't afford it, I add it to my wishlist and purchase it when I can
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Also, you should remember there is a risk on installing apps from an unknown source.
If you don't want to use the Play Store, you can download some APKs here, on XDA. Those apps are non-commercial versions released by the greatest developers in the world: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1913 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530 .
Awesome cheers for the heads up I think ill pass on getting the paid stuff for free
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Okay, I have a question;
There are some free apps that aren't available in some countries. Also, there are some free apps available on specific websites only which aren't on the Play Store (like free apps on XDA, Swype).
I tried emailing a free app to my friend- he has a Nexus 4- but it won't allow him to download the .apk file on his phone and run it. I've also tried to send .apk files to a Galaxy Nexus via Bluetooth but it says that the file isn't supported and fails to be sent on the phone!
Is there a solution to this or is the answer to simply transfer the file via the USB cable?
DeadSOL said:
Okay, I have a question;
There are some free apps that aren't available in some countries. Also, there are some free apps available on specific websites only which aren't on the Play Store (like free apps on XDA, Swype).
I tried emailing a free app to my friend- he has a Nexus 4- but it won't allow him to download the .apk file on his phone and run it. I've also tried to send .apk files to a Galaxy Nexus via Bluetooth but it says that the file isn't supported and fails to be sent on the phone!
Is there a solution to this or is the answer to simply transfer the file via the USB cable?
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How are you sending the APK file? Through email? I know some emails block out files that can be 'dangerous'. For example, gmail doesn't let you transfer exe files.
What is the exact error that he's experiencing?
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How are you sending the APK file? Through email? I know some emails block out files that can be 'dangerous'. For example, gmail doesn't let you transfer exe files.
What is the exact error that he's experiencing?
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Or he may upload the file to sites such as mediafire. Or change the "Tail" of the file, from exe to anything else, or zip it.
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How are you sending the APK file? Through email? I know some emails block out files that can be 'dangerous'. For example, gmail doesn't let you transfer exe files.
What is the exact error that he's experiencing?
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I have the .apk file stored on my memory card of my Galaxy S3. I simply attached it to Gmail and sent it to his email address through my phone. I know for a fact that Gmail does not block .apk files so there's no need to zip them! He said that the phone would not let him install it. I really hope that he has "Unknown Sources" ticked. That would be embarrassing if he hasn't allowed that (he's new to Android and lives far away so it's hard to get a quick reply from him).
But onto my point of sending the .apk file via Bluetooth; it simply would not allow me to send it to a Galaxy Nexus (yes, I know this is a Nexus 4 forum but I feel that I'd experience the same issue on a Nexus 4). The file was not compatible, apparently (although it ran and installed fine on my Galaxy S3).
I simply don't have a Nexus device to test these things with and my friends keep asking me such questions that's why I'm asking around. It'd be great to know the answer so that I can fully recommend Nexus devices to iPhone users.
When I am trying to install third party APKs on the second user account that I've created on my Nexus 7 Wifi, it just says - 'App not installed'. I was able to install the same APK on the primary account without any issues.
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When I am trying to install third party APKs on the second user account that I've created on my Nexus 7 Wifi, it just says - 'App not installed'. I was able to install the same APK on the primary account without any issues.
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I have exact same problem on my Nexus 10.
I think the only work around for this is side loading through your PC.
Before you try to sideload it, ensure that on the second user account that "Enable 3rd party apps" is checked under settings.
As far as I'm aware if you side load it, both users accounts will get the app.
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I think the only work around for this is side loading through your PC.
Before you try to sideload it, ensure that on the second user account that "Enable 3rd party apps" is checked under settings.
As far as I'm aware if you side load it, both users accounts will get the app.
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Thanks, but err... could you point me in direction what sideloading is and how to do it?
To sideload an app, copy the .apk file to your device. The /sdcard/download folder would be a good place to store it. Go to the download folder and touch the .apk file you want to install and choose 'Install'. As mentioned, first, make sure you turn on 'Unknown sources' for the additional user in Settings > Security.
Well that's exactly what I'm trying to do. It works OK for main account, but on the second account it says that installation failed. It's the same if I install it on the first account before or when it's first installation of this apk on the device.
For me it says, "blocked by your it admin"... I guess that's me!
Just a tip I've been tinkering with since root came out: I have an Android phone, rooted with ES File Explorer. Backing up apps using this service stores relevant APKs in sdcard/backups/apps. Using Bittorrent Sync, this folder can be shared across mobile devices without having a sync folder on a computer. Follow these steps for a somewhat seamless connection:
1) Install ES File Explorer and Bittorrent Sync on your Android phone.
2) Root your HDX and install ES File Explorer and Bittorrent Sync.
3) On your phone using ES File Explorer's App Manager, back up the apps you want on your HDX.
4) On your phone, open Bittorrent Sync and select the BACKUP tab. Add a new folder, sdcard/backups/apps. Email the secret to yourself.
5) On your HDX, open your email and copy your phone's secret. Then open Bittorrent Sync and add a new Sync folder. Set the folder you want the APKs downloaded to, and paste the copied secret.
Apps backed up on your phone will now automatically appear in your designated HDX folder. Every time your HDX's Play Store fails to retrieve an update, back up the updated app on your phone, wait for sync to occur, and install the APK on your HDX.
I hope this is helpful to some. I'm excited to be able to give back to the community, even if it's just done stupid small hack.
Just a note that it is unlikely you will be able to keep Maps up to date this way. There seems to be a defined split between 4.2.2 and later Android versions. I have not found another app with similar behavior, but it is possible given the current Android environment.
As an update, for anyone interested
evilgrin98 said:
Just a tip I've been tinkering with since root came out: I have an Android phone, rooted with ES File Explorer. Backing up apps using this service stores relevant APKs in sdcard/backups/apps. Using Bittorrent Sync, this folder can be shared across mobile devices without having a sync folder on a computer. Follow these steps for a somewhat seamless connection:
1) Install ES File Explorer and Bittorrent Sync on your Android phone.
2) Root your HDX and install ES File Explorer and Bittorrent Sync.
3) On your phone using ES File Explorer's App Manager, back up the apps you want on your HDX.
4) On your phone, open Bittorrent Sync and select the BACKUP tab. Add a new folder, sdcard/backups/apps. Email the secret to yourself.
5) On your HDX, open your email and copy your phone's secret. Then open Bittorrent Sync and add a new Sync folder. Set the folder you want the APKs downloaded to, and paste the copied secret.
Apps backed up on your phone will now automatically appear in your designated HDX folder. Every time your HDX's Play Store fails to retrieve an update, back up the updated app on your phone, wait for sync to occur, and install the APK on your HDX.
I hope this is helpful to some. I'm excited to be able to give back to the community, even if it's just done stupid small hack.
Just a note that it is unlikely you will be able to keep Maps up to date this way. There seems to be a defined split between 4.2.2 and later Android versions. I have not found another app with similar behavior, but it is possible given the current Android environment.
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Since I lost root after the update, I've fallen back on using this trick to get my Play apps on my HDX. Now it's just become one silly step easier:
BitTorrent Sync Now Available on the Kindle Fire
Why its release is covered in GalleyCat, I don't know... but since it was, I thought I'd update here. BTSync isn't root, but it's something, and effective, and really easy to implement. I personally prefer this solution to 3rd party market apps.
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Since I lost root after the update, I've fallen back on using this trick to get my Play apps on my HDX. Now it's just become one silly step easier:
BitTorrent Sync Now Available on the Kindle Fire
Why its release is covered in GalleyCat, I don't know... but since it was, I thought I'd update here. BTSync isn't root, but it's something, and effective, and really easy to implement. I personally prefer this solution to 3rd party market apps.
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I cant found apk to download
No APK?!?!
eldecanopy said:
I cant found apk to download
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Amazon must have pulled it from sale. If you have access to the Play store on another device, you can access the APK at the Play store, back it up using the method mentioned here, and share it to your Kindle via email, USB, or AirDroid. I can provide instructions for that if you like, though they're pretty similar to the instructions above.
Thanks. Gone try this when I get home.
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holeshot77 said:
Thanks. Gone try this when I get home.
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Any result of that.hmm,hope it's useful!