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Deleting Bloatware ERROR!!

Im new to forum but Ive been trolling for the past couple days. I currently rooted my Vibrant with One Click GalaxyRooter. Then purchased Root Explorer to view the hidden files and folders that I need to get to in order to remove some of the stock .apk and odex files.
Im currently in the /system/app directory and the first thing that I want to remove is that avatar icon and files. I long press the file in root explorer to delete it and it allows me to. Only problem is that when I go back or refresh the directory everything is still there even when I reboot my phone.
Any suggestion.

AnthonyJFranks said:
Im new to forum but Ive been trolling for the past couple days. I currently rooted my Vibrant with One Click GalaxyRooter. Then purchased Root Explorer to view the hidden files and folders that I need to get to in order to remove some of the stock .apk and odex files.
Im currently in the /system/app directory and the first thing that I want to remove is that avatar icon and files. I long press the file in root explorer to delete it and it allows me to. Only problem is that when I go back or refresh the directory everything is still there even when I reboot my phone.
Any suggestion.
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When using Root Explorer, on the top part of the screen, press [Mount R/O] and try again. I think that might solve the issue. Post up the results!

Why didn't you just uninstall the files via titanium backup?

Master™ said:
Why didn't you just uninstall the files via titanium backup?
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Forget what I said, use Mater's method. lol

I do see the Mount R/O in the top right hand section of the screen and I pressed it but it seems like it didnt do anything. It just shows my memory used / free and r/w [ Mount R/O]
I tried deleting a file still was there when I came back into the directory

How do I access the file directory in Titanium Backup

AnthonyJFranks said:
How do I access the file directory in Titanium Backup
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You don't access the file directory. Titanium Backup will show you a list of ALL apps installed. You simply click and press uninstall. Simple, no fuss. You can even make a backup before you uninstall it in case you need it later. Done.

Use Titanium Backup like everyone said, I also had the same problem with other Root Explorers. Also be sure to delete the .zip file because it might cause problems later. Also do you know what trolling means? I think you meant lurking, because trolling implies you've been trying to get people angry.

I didn't even notice he said he had been trolling LOL. Get back troll! My brain automatically assumed lurking.

AnthonyJFranks said:
Im new to forum but Ive been trolling for the past couple days. I currently rooted my Vibrant with One Click GalaxyRooter. Then purchased Root Explorer to view the hidden files and folders that I need to get to in order to remove some of the stock .apk and odex files.
Im currently in the /system/app directory and the first thing that I want to remove is that avatar icon and files. I long press the file in root explorer to delete it and it allows me to. Only problem is that when I go back or refresh the directory everything is still there even when I reboot my phone.
Any suggestion.
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Your system is set to read only.
Follow the instructions found in this post (forgive me i'm too new to post links, and i want to give credit to the solution):
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8643744&postcount=6
Code:
$ mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
Run the command from terminal, and you should then be able to delete the files that you want.

Here do this I had this happen awhile back this worked
AustinKnight45 said:
Download busybox from market then run it and update it then after it updates and you have the latest busybox go back to root explorer and delete the bloat ware dont know why this works but it does.
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AustinKnight45 said:
Here do this I had this happen awhile back this worked
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sentences without periods are hard to read.... ha

This didnt work
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eatspaper said:
Your system is set to read only.
Follow the instructions found in this post (forgive me i'm too new to post links, and i want to give credit to the solution):
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8643744&postcount=6
Code:
$ mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
Run the command from terminal, and you should then be able to delete the files that you want.
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I tried this and it didn't work as well I got a error message that said operation not permitted
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

Any suggestion on whats going on, I know its rooted the super user always pops up when ever a couple apps or on
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AnthonyJFranks said:
I tried this and it didn't work as well I got a error message that said operation not permitted
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
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Did you SU in the terminal first before you ran the command?

[Q] "Download Unsuccessful"

Ho there, Im sure this has been posted a thousand times before. The best post I could find was s0be's fix but the instructions are not in regular English. Basically, I am unable to download any new apps/any app updates for no apparent reason. I have tried every solution under the sun except this one. Usually you guys know what your talking about so I have confidence in it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11055157&postcount=4647
can anyone translate? would be much appreciated.
We can forgo any contemptuousness by simply acknowledging my n00byness now.
Thanks

dburg84 said:
1. adb shell
This starts an interactive shell with the device. Every command from now on will run on the device and not on the computer.
2. su
su = Super User = the highest level of clearance. Once this is called you are running as root and have access to every little thing in the OS. You are now the boss. You need "root" to get access to this command.
3. mkdir /cache/download
mkdir = Make Directory = Create a new folder/directory with the name "download" in the path "/cache/".
"/" being the master/root path for all paths.
4. chown system:cache /cache/download
chown = Change owner = Change the persons who are recognized by the OS as being the owners of that particular directory.
system:cache = the user is "system" and the group is "cache".
Every file and directory on the OS always has 3 person categories attached. User (the owner), Group(the group), All (everyone else). You can change permissions for every one of those 3 as seen below.
5. chmod ug+rwx /cache/download
chmod = Change Mode = change the permissions for a specific file.
ug = both the User and the Group.
+rwx = Add (the +) Read, Write and eXecute permissions.
ug+rwx /cache/download = Add Read, Write and eXecute permissions to the user and group for the directory "/cache/download".
6. chmod a+x /cache/download
As above, but here you giving everybody else eXecute permission only.
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I have edited the post you referred to.
My comments are in bold.
Good luck

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chmod
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chown
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mkdir

Thanks!
Thanks for clarifying!
/sacrifice lamb to the XDA gods

I had the same problem some days ago and i tried almost everything i found on the web, but nothing worked.
At least i solved the problem replacing the market app (vendor.apk) with a most recent one.
To do this you need a working vendor.apk (i grabbed from a most recent rom) and a file explorer who can use root to copy file in /system/app (like ES File Explorer or Root Explorer).
Now simply replace vendor.apk.
This worked for me

Or you could just re-install it.
Use my APK installer tool and check the "re-install" box.
This will overwrite the apk file but not mess with the configuration...
Just like what you suggested :0)

yes sure, nice tool mate

Thanks for all your help!
Thanks for all the help! I did what you suggested and tried to replace the android market with a newer version. I couldn't do a direct install with a new APK, someone said you have to uninstall the old APK. I decided to try just flashing a new gapps; I got the files from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909067
It worked. The new market was able to update my apps successfully.
You guys rock!!! Thanks again!

no problem mate, i got crazy for the same problem last weeke so i'm happy to share the solution

Would it work if i do the same for "download unsuccessful. please try again" problem ?

the "please try again" problem should be a connection problem I suggest to check your wi-fi or apn settings

I made it just a minute ago.
-- Unmount SD Card. (Settings - Sd& Phone Storage)
-- Install any app from Market. (It will install without any error.)
-- Mount SD card back. And ta-daaa! You can install any app from market now.
Thanks anyway

jamiescott23 said:
I made it just a minute ago.
-- Unmount SD Card. (Settings - Sd& Phone Storage)
-- Install any app from Market. (It will install without any error.)
-- Mount SD card back. And ta-daaa! You can install any app from market now.
Thanks anyway
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i having this issue atm i have tried this and it didn't work...

you can also try to clear data from "download manager" in the app manager

ok got a fix to this with rom manger i DL and install new gapps Im useing CM6 so i used 20101020 mdpi-tiny i let it back up and wipe all data and it worked but i wish i would have tried it with out wipe 1st but it works now...

Need To Install Facebook for Htc Sense on my HTC Desire (Bravo) gsm

Hi All,
I am a new bee in this area. I have a Htc Desire (Bravo) rooted with S-Off. I have installed "HiApk 1.1 ROM with sense" but did not found the app Facebook for Htc Sense. I love that app as it automatically sync you Fb contacts to your phone with Pictue and other details.
After searching and reading lot, I found the HtcFacebook.apk to install that app.
But, When I am trying to install that app from sdcard after a small processing it says "Can not install application".
I have no idea how to do that, Please help me..
I'll be great full..
Thanks In Advance

Why don't you just download it from the market?

stereoprologic said:
Why don't you just download it from the market?
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The "Facebook for Htc Sense" in not a market app? That's Why I facing the prob!

itsmebhupendra said:
The "Facebook for Htc Sense" in not a market app? That's Why I facing the prob!
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this is the place where u downloaded the ROM right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13622963
the developer said...
*FB & Twitter you can add from the attachment given below
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i think you need to download the attachment that the dev is referring to.
i'll give you the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=593627&d=1305172152

Hi k4spy!
Thanks for the help. Yes I have downloaded the rom from that thread only and also downloaded the social app package.
But that package only contains the .apk file nothing else, and when I just try to install those my phone through a message e.g. "Application not installed".
I want some update.zip type package, which I can update from my recovery...!

whats the difference between normal facebook and facebook for htc sense?

itsmebhupendra said:
Hi k4spy!
Thanks for the help. Yes I have downloaded the rom from that thread only and also downloaded the social app package.
But that package only contains the .apk file nothing else, and when I just try to install those my phone through a message e.g. "Application not installed".
I want some update.zip type package, which I can update from my recovery...!
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The reason it says 'application not installed' is because it is supposed to be a system app and hence, is not signed. Thus, to 'install' that app, either create an update.zip yourself and flash via recovery or use a file explorer with the ability to access root folders (eg. root explorer) and copy the apk to /system/app or /data/app (if you do not have space in the system partition) and reboot the phone.

itachi1706 said:
The reason it says 'application not installed' is because it is supposed to be a system app and hence, is not signed. Thus, to 'install' that app, either create an update.zip yourself and flash via recovery or use a file explorer with the ability to access root folders (eg. root explorer) and copy the apk to /system/app or /data/app (if you do not have space in the system partition) and reboot the phone.
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i needed that too
thank you

tarikg said:
whats the difference between normal facebook and facebook for htc sense?
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There is none to my knowledge.

Before Sense 3.5, Facebook for HTC Sense application was syncing contact photos with contacts, birthdays and events with calender and so on... Normal facebook application wasnt doing those stuff. I think, thats why he needs that application.
With Sense 3.5, phone is getting information from regular facebook application which we can download from market. It is asking for permission and than syncing all data like old times

Thnaks to All
Hi All,
Thanks for the help. Now I have installed the "Facebook for Htc Sense" and its working fine.

just out of interest how did you manage it in the end? did you make your own flashable zip? if you did can you share it?

did't work for me
jameslsmith said:
just out of interest how did you manage it in the end? did you make your own flashable zip? if you did can you share it?
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I tried downloading both signed and unsigned versions of the app (htcfacebook.apk) and pasting it into system/app and rebooting and nothing happened except for a force close message upon reboot.
I tried putting in data/app and nothing happened either.
I tried putting it in a zip file pasting it into the SD card and rebooted into recovery CWM. I chose instal zip from SD card and it showed some progress then said "installation aborted".
Any help?

tried with no avail
I tried copying the files to system/app using root explorer but nothing happened. I tried putting them in a zip file and renaming it update.zip then installed it from recovery. Still nothing. any ideas?

I tried this still nothing
I made a flash-able package with both system and META-INF folders and all that. Here it is. I tried installing it from recovery by applying sdcard/update.zip but it still says installation aborted. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!

Install This Way
zaiddagamseh said:
I made a flash-able package with both system and META-INF folders and all that. Here it is. I tried installing it from recovery by applying sdcard/update.zip but it still says installation aborted. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!
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Run these command step by step in your terminal emulator window
# put HtcFacebook.apk in your sd card @ root
# su
# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
# cat /sdcard/HtcFacebook.apk > /system/app/HtcFacebook.apk
# cat /sdcard/HtcFacebook.apk > /sd-ext/app_s/HtcFacebook.apk
# mount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
reboot the phone.
This helps me on different roms.
Press thanks if this works for you.

Not working.
It says it cannot create folder on # cat /sdcard/HtcFacebook.apk > /sd-ext/app_s/HtcFacebook.apk

Palla71 said:
Not working.
It says it cannot create folder on # cat /sdcard/HtcFacebook.apk > /sd-ext/app_s/HtcFacebook.apk
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Please verify the rom's app's folder. Is it on the same path you are trying to install?
press thanks if this helped!

Hello,
I am also unable to reinstall facebook for htc sense. I have pasted htcfacebook.apk into system/app using Root explorer, then reboot. Nothing happens, still does not show facebook for htc sense in accounts & sync. Can anyone help please?
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itsmebhupendra said:
Hi All,
Thanks for the help. Now I have installed the "Facebook for Htc Sense" and its working fine.
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Some of us are still having problems. Could you please let us know how you solved the issue?

facebook only in browser

Workaround for the annoying "Parse error" apk

Hi guys,
Just got one of this cheap phones and after unlocking and rooting it (txs to PaulOBrien for that) I got the annoying:
Code:
Parse error
There was a problem while parsing the package
Tried a couple of things, reboots, settings, factory reset but nothing helped but found some easy workaround (Google Drive is not an option for me, not when I'm with no network)
Looks like all these problems are due some fancy security crap in new 4.2/.3 versions (never got it before in any of my previous devices)
Just move the APK to some other directory, adjust the permissions (need group read but just do 777) and install it from there.
"/mnt/obb" is a tmp dir, so anything there will disappear on the next book.
"/data/local/tmp" is what "adb install" uses so it is a good choice.
old post below
So for whoever still has the problem, go and try these steps:
1. Create a directory inside /mnt/obb/ (e.g: /mnt/obb/Apks)
Code:
d:\ADB>adb shell
[email protected]_umts:/ $ su
su
[email protected]_umts:/ # mount -o rw,remount /system
mount -o rw,remount /system
[email protected]_umts:/ # mkdir /mnt/obb/Apks
mkdir /mnt/obb/Apks
[email protected]_umts:/ # chmod 777 /mnt/obb/Apks
chmod 777 /mnt/obb/Apks
[email protected]_umts:/ # ls -la /mnt/obb
ls -la /mnt/obb
drwxrwxrwx root root 2023-12-09 18:46 Apks
[email protected]_umts:/ #
[email protected]_umts:/ # exit
exit
127|[email protected]_umts:/ $ exit
exit
d:\ADB>
2. Now, from whatever file browser you already have on your phone (I'm using Total Commander)
just copy the apk from your "sdcard" to the /mnt/obb/Apks directory
3. Adjust the permissions for the apk file (744 or rwxr--r--)
(I could added some pictures but I'm too lazy
Now it should allow you to install without the bloody error.
So to summarize the trick is to create a directory somewhere else and install the apk from there. It is not good as before, but at least I don't need an internet connection, just move the file, change permissions and install.
Will try to find out why the normal method fails (whenever I have some free time). Tthe way that is mounting the 'external' storage is causing this issue.
I guess in a couple of weeks we will get new builds or a original Motorola fix, but in the meantime this is good enough for me.
Note: /mnt/obb may go after a reboot so try to find a "permanent" one
You don't need adb to create the directory, you can do all these from the phone, just remember to adjust the permissons for the directory.

Another workaround is also to copy the apks to a usb stick and mount the usb stick with a otg cable.
Install then as usual the apks with a file explorer.
I tried that and it works fine!

Or you can just use Astro explorer. Works for me...
Enviado desde mi XT1032 mediante Tapatalk

DaRkToU said:
Or you can just use Astro explorer. Works for me...
Enviado desde mi XT1032 mediante Tapatalk
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If you can install with Astro you can install with any other file manager, so unfortunately this does not apply to you

I does. I have the same problem, I was using Google drive but I tried with Astro and it works.
Sent from my Moto G
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Quick update, I've just tried on another phone and it didn't work...
Sent from my Moto G

DaRkToU said:
I does. I have the same problem, I was using Google drive but I tried with Astro and it works.
Sent from my Moto G
---------- Post added at 09:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:37 PM ----------
Quick update, I've just tried on another phone and it didn't work...
Sent from my Moto G
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The problem is with the permissions of the apk so the file manager should make no difference.
I did also tried with Astro before and got the same "Parse error", to me the only way to avoid it is use a external as vampy2k5 said, or a different directory in the file system.

solution
just upload the apk file to google drive and intall from there. works every time, no permissions mod no nothing

tampitzel said:
just upload the apk file to google drive and intall from there. works every time, no permissions mod no nothing
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Good, can I apply your "solution" if I have no internet connection?

dubidu said:
Good, can I apply your "solution" if I have no internet connection?
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i totally see how this could be a problem. i guess you're better off with moving the app in a folder with permissions set?

I dont think this belongs to "ANDROID DEVELOPEMENT" SECTION.. It would do good in General section..
Thread Reported !!
thank you,
Mr.Gm

Factory reset solved it for me

For me the "upload to google drive" thing doesn't work.

same here, im working on a custom version of the stock rom to try getting around it

crondom said:
For me the "upload to google drive" thing doesn't work.
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Guys i've noticed that only certain apps doesn't work with google drive, others (majority of them) works.

crondom said:
Guys i've noticed that only certain apps doesn't work with google drive, others (majority of them) works.
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Also, logging onto GDrive via ES Explorer, or whatever, won't work either
However, logging on directly using the G Drive App works OK, accessing and installing the same apk...weird.

I ve got this bug - Moto G 16 GB tesco
(As far as I remember retail germans got OTA with bugfix for this)

After factory resetting it 3 times and getting no joy, I did this and it worked:
Didn't backup settings, skipped wifi, skipped Google login, connected mobile to PC, transferred apk to mobile, logged into Play Store, downloaded a browser, opened and it worked.
No idea if I got lucky, or did something relevant, but it worked

Piaer said:
I ve got this bug - Moto G 16 GB tesco
(As far as I remember retail germans got OTA with bugfix for this)
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I have a Tesco 16GB, have no problems with installing APPS placed in the internal storage, hard to explain why some are having problems.

ilike123 said:
I have a Tesco 16GB, have no problems with installing APPS placed in the internal storage, hard to explain why some are having problems.
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This is the real workaround without needing to upload to GDrive.....
just copy or move the apk from /sdcard/xxx folder [wherever it is] to a folder in the system, like /data/any_temp_folder.
The apk will install normally then.....

irishpancake said:
This is the real workaround without needing to upload to GDrive.....
just copy or move the apk from /sdcard/xxx folder [wherever it is] to a folder in the system, like /data/any_temp_folder.
The apk will install normally then.....
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I place the apk's in XT1032 > Internal storage, they install just fine from here, no need for any extra folders

SU not found

hi, 2months ago I root the device with cm-10.2.1-maguro all working as expected, till I liked to use voice recorder after recording stopped the app close, realize that has to do with root.
I couldnt find how to enable the app through superuser, so start to check for alternatives so I landed here
Code:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
no hope also with that, uninstalled. The problem :
through adb + eclipse I can browse the device folders when using adb root - OK
on device superuser still @ settings - OK
when on android terminal - and run the command su writes su not found!
then I red @ superSU GplayURL
Superuser access management runs through a so called "su binary". There can be only one of these at a time.
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how I can restore the original cm-10.2.1-maguro su binary?

whokn0ws said:
hi, 2months ago I root the device with cm-10.2.1-maguro all working as expected, till I liked to use voice recorder after recording stopped the app close, realize that has to do with root.
I couldnt find how to enable the app through superuser, so start to check for alternatives so I landed here
Code:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
no hope also with that, uninstalled. The problem :
through adb + eclipse I can browse the device folders when using adb root - OK
on device superuser still @ settings - OK
when on android terminal - and run the command su writes su not found!
then I red @ superSU GplayURL
how I can restore the original cm-10.2.1-maguro su binary?
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Have you tried installing a rooted ROM?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

nada, just download the cm desktop + cm android and made the root, nothing else.. please, advise how I can fix it..

whokn0ws said:
nada, just download the cm desktop + cm android and made the root, nothing else.. please, advise how I can fix it..
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What recovery do you have installed?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

http://www.cyanogenmod.org/
from desktop navigate to http://get.cm (download app)
from mobile navigate to http://get.cm (download app)
mobile get rooted in ~15min
thanks

so I dont know anything else..

I used to have this issue (but I didn't realise I had lost root because of an app), so I just downloaded and reflashed SU and all was good.
Download and flash from recovery: http://download.chainfire.eu/282/SuperSU/

hmm tried I got :
- Mounting
- Removing old
- Extracting files
- Restoring files
- Settings Permissions
set_perm : some canges failed
E: Error in data/media/0/CWM-SuperSU-v0.98.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
-- when tried sideload ^the same with :
E: Error in /tmp/update.zip
!?
@nicknc writes :
ClockworMod Recovery v6.0.4.7
[searching..searching..searching..]
the solution is to download the latest SuperSU zip aka
http://download.chainfire.eu/446/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r3.zip
there isnot error7, installed rebooted su is there!.
the final Q, is how to enable an application to have root access (when SuperSU not prompt me) ?
Marvlesz thanks!

whokn0ws said:
the final Q, is how to enable an application to have root access (when SuperSU not prompt me) ?
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When an app requests SU, you should be prompted. If you've set a default choice, you should be able to change that from the SU app. You should also be able to change previous choices from there as well.

basically the problem is :
1-voice recorder recording but no output
2-on built-in browser in any page has 'browse' to choose a file - the open dialog never opens! (aka facebook.com upload photo or imgur.com)
how I will resolve these? googlesearch=0%