Hi all, I'm new to Samsung and I wanted to know which files I can freeze w/ TiBU or which files I should rename with root explorer to kill any future pushed updates? Thanks in advance for your help
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System/App/ syncmiDM.apk the one with the grey and green arrow.
That's the software update app.
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I don't see that app you mentioned. ....
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On the galaxy S3 we would freeze SDM and FWUpgrade. That always worked.
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I don't see that app you mentioned. ....
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Yeah i didn't see it either.
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On the galaxy S3 we would freeze SDM and FWUpgrade. That always worked.
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I found those files and froze them. Thanks!
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Fwupgrade might not show up in titanium. Use Root explorer and go to /system/app/ and change FWUpgrade.odex & FWUpgrade.apk to .Bak extensions. Like FWUPGRADE.ODEX.bak & FWUpgrade.apk.bak
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Fwupgrade might not show up in titanium. Use Root explorer and go to /system/app/ and change FWUpgrade.odex & FWUpgrade.apk to .Bak extensions. Like FWUPGRADE.ODEX.bak & FWUpgrade.apk.bak
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I found the files in titanium and was able to freeze. Renaming is a safer bet???
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Either works honestly. Both do the Same thing
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Either works honestly. Both do the Same thing
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Your right, the .odex I did not see in titanium. So should I rename the SDM.odex along with SDM.apk as well
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No. The ODEX is part of the APK. If you froze the APK you are fine. In a stock system, apk are split into an apk and ODEX file. The ODEX is loaded into the dalvik Cache the first time you boot with it installed. Then that app is always in your memory until you wipe the dalvik cache. That's why you boot quicker after your first boot. It needs to build the dalvik cache the first time.
In a de-odexed custom rom they have merged the two files, apk and ODEX into one. So you can edit them easier. Them the whole apk is just loaded into the dalvik cache.
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MicheleJ said:
Your right, the .odex I did not see in titanium. So should I rename the SDM.odex along with SDM.apk as well
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I am like you. I renamed ALL of them just to be safe. :good:
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No. The ODEX is part of the APK. If you froze the APK you are fine. In a stock system, apk are split into an apk and ODEX file. The ODEX is loaded into the dalvik Cache the first time you boot with it installed. Then that app is always in your memory until you wipe the dalvik cache. That's why you boot quicker after your first boot. It needs to build the dalvik cache the first time.
In a de-odexed custom rom they have merged the two files, apk and ODEX into one. So you can edit them easier. Them the whole apk is just loaded into the dalvik cache.
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So you only need to rename the files if they are not frozen...right? I renamed SDM.apk & SDM.odex to SDM.apk.bak & SDM.odex.bak but now I don't see it in TitaniumBU.
Am I good?
Correct. If you rename them they no longer show in titanium cause it is no longer an app. It lost its apk extension. The system only sees it as a backup file. Hence it can't run. Hence titanium doesn't see it. Freezing it in titanium does the same thing. Makes it so the system no longer sees it.
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Hi all.
Ok, my tab (7510, wifi only, US) is rooted and working great.
There's a file that needs to be edited to enable the 5Ghz wifi band. I did that.
So, what are some recommended apps for a rooted tab that make this already terrific device even better?
I'm running stock ICS, with the Nova launcher. The tab runs like a rocket, and everything just works with no
problems. I'd prefer to stay with stock ICS for now rather than a custom ROM.
Thanks!
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System Tuner Pro
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Thanks, will check it out.
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Hi ak.
Yes, you helped. Thanks button clicked!
My favorite app for any rooted android device is LBE Privacy Guard. It's a "by app" firewall and permission manager.
You'll have to grab it from their website for the GT but is runs fine on it. For my RAZR I grabbed it from the market.
I also like OS Monitor and Titanium Backup.
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My favorite app for any rooted android device is LBE Privacy Guard. It's a "by app" firewall and permission manager.
You'll have to grab it from their website for the GT but is runs fine on it. For my RAZR I grabbed it from the market.
I also like OS Monitor and Titanium Backup.
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Thanks Michael.
Definitely TitaniumBackup. I know a lot loves the Root Explorer but ES File Manager is great too once you turn on the Root Explorer option. For me it's a lot friendlier.
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Definitely TitaniumBackup. I know a lot loves the Root Explorer but ES File Manager is great too once you turn on the Root Explorer option. For me it's a lot friendlier.
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Thanks jaycee.
I have ES File Explorer; it's what I used to edit the file for 5Ghz wifi. Agree, very user friendly.
Thanks again.
Can't live without Rom Toolbox Pro. It's all root apps in one. File manager, app manager, cpu control, theme editor, and much more.
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Can't live without Rom Toolbox Pro. It's all root apps in one. File manager, app manager, cpu control, theme editor, and much more.
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Thanks Towle.
If you start flashing a lot consider App2Zip as well. Backs up your apps and data to a recovery flashable ZIP file. Can be a bit faster than TB restore and is done pre-startup of the ROM. TB is still great to have though.
For recoveries I recommend TWRP. Touch interface, multi-zip flash in one install, file manager built in...
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If you start flashing a lot consider App2Zip as well. Backs up your apps and data to a recovery flashable ZIP file. Can be a bit faster than TB restore and is done pre-startup of the ROM. TB is still great to have though.
For recoveries I recommend TWRP. Touch interface, multi-zip flash in one install, file manager built in...
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Thanks!
I want to keep my Nexus stock but I really like the text message app from cm. Is there a way to use that one instead of the stock message app? I'm assuming I just have to remove the stock app and then replace it with the cm one right?
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Yup. Replace and set permissions. Reboot
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Replace it in root explorer.
Yes, just use any file manager with root access and replace it and then give correct permission (rwx-r--r-- I believe)
Also I highly advise you to make a copy of the stock app and place it somewhere in the phone, just in case.
ALSO if you're odexed, this might now work as it also needs odex file and if you are odexed and replaced the app, you might get into the bootloop I think. Never tried it on odexed ROMs, but I think that's what happens
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Yes, just use any file manager with root access and replace it and then give correct permission (rwx-r--r-- I believe)
Also I highly advise you to make a copy of the stock app and place it somewhere in the phone, just in case.
ALSO if you're odexed, this might now work as it also needs odex file and if you are odexed and replaced the app, you might get into the bootloop I think. Never tried it on odexed ROMs, but I think that's what happens
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I'm using stock. I'm not sure if stock is odexed. How do I get the app? Do I just unzip a cm update zip?
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I'm using stock. I'm not sure if stock is odexed. How do I get the app? Do I just unzip a cm update zip?
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Did you do flash any ROM? If not, you have odexed ROM. Make sure to make a nandroid backup before doing this as I believe you might get into the bootloop.
You can easily get the app by doing that.
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Did you do flash any ROM? If not, you have odexed ROM. Make sure to make a nandroid backup before doing this as I believe you might get into the bootloop.
You can easily get the app by doing that.
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All ive done with the phone is unlock the bootloader and root it. So your saying that I should install a CWM and do a nandroid? Won't installing that wipe my phone?
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All ive done with the phone is unlock the bootloader and root it. So your saying that I should install a CWM and do a nandroid? Won't installing that wipe my phone?
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Flashing custom recovery? Nope. Only unlocking not loader does
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All ive done with the phone is unlock the bootloader and root it. So your saying that I should install a CWM and do a nandroid? Won't installing that wipe my phone?
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No. Before you screw with anything in system, make a backup. If you break something, a simple restore will fix it.
The cm message app is system/app/messaging.apk. Extract it from the cm zip and follow the directions above to install it.
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You won't go into a boot loop, only thing that will happen is either the Mms.apk won't show up in the launcher or it'll FC. Sometimes, using the newest one from nightlies will cause FC. One has been posted in the apps section that works and has what you're looking for. Its better to use any root explorer app and copy it to /system/apps and fix permissions. And like someone said, make a copy of your original Mms.apk and Mms.odex files to your phone..
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If you're just stock rooted, you'll have to go in and re-install the messaging app after every reboot because the stock uses the .odex files to create the mms app, but there is a stock, deodexed, rooted ROM here, and you can just load the CM10.1 MMS into it and it'll work fine. That's what I did
Or you could check out Glowfly on the play store.
It's a pop-up notification app with quick reply support.
Made the same recommendation in a similar thread in the Themes and Apps section. I'm not affiliated with the devs. Just wanted to show support for a good app.
anyone know if this app changes the orienation of your photos from landscape to portrait? This seemed to be a bug on all roms using this apk on my old Galaxy s2.
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If you're just stock rooted, you'll have to go in and re-install the messaging app after every reboot because the stock uses the .odex files to create the mms app, but there is a stock, deodexed, rooted ROM here, and you can just load the CM10.1 MMS into it and it'll work fine. That's what I did
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Yea I just rebooted my phone after installing the mms app and now it's force closing.
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If you're just stock rooted, you'll have to go in and re-install the messaging app after every reboot because the stock uses the .odex files to create the mms app, but there is a stock, deodexed, rooted ROM here, and you can just load the CM10.1 MMS into it and it'll work fine. That's what I did
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Will I still get official ota updates like that?
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Hello all.
I've finally been able to resolve the instability issues iv'e had with custom kernels and roms on the galaxy s4. My current issue is that i've installed [ROM] [TeaM VeNuM] The Blu Kuban S4 (Currently BETA) with the [KERNEL][SPRINT][TOUCHWIZ][5/22/2013] KT-SGS4 - MDL - KTweaker. My only issue is that i can't seem to find the stock internet browser. I tried installing the BrowserProviderProxy.apk(37kb) but it doesn't seem to be the proper file. Anyone know where I could get the file or what browser is compatible with the smart scroll?
The file is SBrowser_SPR.apk.
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=930E14C354684CCE!165&authkey=!AACuD2qabia8ODw
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The file is SBrowser_SPR.apk.
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Thanks. I tried installing but it fails for some odd reason. "xApplication not insalled"
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Thanks. I tried installing but it fails for some odd reason. "xApplication not insalled"
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You don't install it. You need to use a file manager like root Explorer or es Explorer and copy the apk to the system/app folder. Set permissions and reboot.
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When I was on venom I also needed SbrowserTry.apk for it to work
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When I was on venom I also needed SbrowserTry.apk for it to work
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I was curious about that but didn't know what it did
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I was curious about that but didn't know what it did
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ya man I was going nuts trying to figure out why it wasn't working. Finally I extracted that from one of the roms around and voila! Works like a charm. I don't have an account where I could upload it, otherwise I would. Same rules apply, paste it in system/app along with sbrowser_spr.apk and permissions rw_r__r__
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Thanks for the link.
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ya man I was going nuts trying to figure out why it wasn't working. Finally I extracted that from one of the roms around and voila! Works like a charm. I don't have an account where I could upload it, otherwise I would. Same rules apply, paste it in system/app along with sbrowser_spr.apk and permissions rw_r__r__
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I tried this but it did not work. I used esExplorer and copied the apks in the /system/app dir and changed the properties of the files to rw- - r- - r- -
But regardless of the apk i attempt to install, they all fail except the BrowserProviderProxy.apk.
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You don't install it. You need to use a file manager like root Explorer or es Explorer and copy the apk to the system/app folder. Set permissions and reboot.
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That's the first thing i did.
After trying and trying and trying again, it is somehow installed even though the installations failed. Thanks for the help though.
Alright Wtf did I do...I've gone stupid so forgive me.
Tried to rename systemui. Apk to apk.bak and it fc'd systemui of course. Restored my system nandroid backup. Tried to move new systemui into app before renaming old systemui. It overwrote the old one, but I still have a backup of the original. So it rebooted again, but I had the new ui. Everything was fine but the lag was intense, so I cleared cache dalvik and fixed permissions. Reboot again, now when I boot up it takes 5 minutes to load the clock and grant su permissions, then I get repeated toast of fauxclock and fauxsound being granted su probably ten times each.
I restored the original systemui again and re flashed Faux's kernel but no joy.
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Odin phone back to stock then do factory reset.
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I restored system and data, reflashed kernel, all appears to be well.
I want to know how I borked it. The instructions clearly state to first rename the existing systemui.apk to systemui.apk.bak. I did that, and I knew it would happen but I couldn't stop myself, it started fc'ing. So what did I miss.
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I restored system and data, reflashed kernel, all appears to be well.
I want to know how I borked it. The instructions clearly state to first rename the existing systemui.apk to systemui.apk.bak. I did that, and I knew it would happen but I couldn't stop myself, it started fc'ing. So what did I miss.
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I don't think you can exchange or modify the systemui.apk without using ADB to "stop" the phone first. I'm not an ADB specialist but I think there is some information about it in the P-Rom thread in the Development section. Of course, I might be wrong about this.
Next time copy systemui.apk and the systemui.odex (if you are odexed) to your sd card then rename the copies to bak and then copy over thr new one.
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The problem is renaming to bak causes immediate fc's, so there's no time to copy the new one over. Can you rename a file through adb? That's only way I could see this working.
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Ive copied my systemui files to the sd and overwritten with no issues.
Use root explorer copy the stock ui fike to sd, then just overwrite the one in the app folder.
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Word. And does your phone auto reboot after you overwrite?
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No, I manually reboot it, ive done it a few times. I was on stock rooted when I did it tho.
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I am on omega now, I just copied systemui to my sd card then copied it back to the system/app folder and overwrote, didnt reboot or fc.
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Hmm.. I'm stock rooted except for the kernel. Screwing with systemui in any manner makes my phone angry. I just overwrote my original systemui I made a backup of before trying the new one and it went through and then auto reboot. My wifi is still a little funky. Maybe I'll just bite the bullet and Odin to stock/factory reset tomorrow morning after I take the kid to school.
Will Odin clear my recovery or kernel or is that untouched during the process. If om gonna go through with it I might as well go full tilt boogie.
Thanks for the help.
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Odin will not wipe, you would need to odin and then do a factory reset from within the os.
Is your firmware and basebsnd matching? Maybe the systemui file is for the mdl version?
Have you done the ota?
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Systemui was for MDL which is what I'm on. I might as well start totally fresh if I'm gonna do it. Odin to stock and reset to clear everything I've done to the phone and start like I took it out of the box.
Edit: alright whatever... Copied over the new systemui phone auto rebooted but everything is fine so far. Even wifi. What an f'n debacle. Never had so much trouble with a simple mod. Thanks for the help homie.
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Whenever changing out system files, it's preferable to use adb shell. Before touching the files, always use the command "stop". This shuts down android, but you still retain the adb shell. It's the perfect opportunity to mess with files like SystemUI or Framework-res.
Also, don't forget to delete applicable .odex files if you're screwing with system apk's.
See that's another point I become lost. I can't delete the odex file because I'm odexed. At least AFAIK. the ui I downloaded was for odexed roms.
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Can someone please clarify? I should not delete odex files on an odexed rom, right? I'm going to Google adb commands to learn more about it.
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Honest OP is honest.
Do not delete the odex file if you are not de odexed
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Honest OP is honest.
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Hey man, I came from a world of flashable zips. Life was easy back then. I had to adb in to unlock my Atrix and that's the extent of my knowledge, and that was two years ago. I love learning. And when something goes wrong I have to know why, not just know how to fix it. I still don't know why renaming systemui to systemui.apk.bak crashed my phone, and it pisses me off.
Anyway, I appreciate the input of everyone involved in my ridiculous post for real.
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Hey man, I came from a world of flashable zips. Life was easy back then. I had to adb in to unlock my Atrix and that's the extent of my knowledge, and that was two years ago. I love learning. And when something goes wrong I have to know why, not just know how to fix it. I still don't know why renaming systemui to systemui.apk.bak crashed my phone, and it pisses me off.
Anyway, I appreciate the input of everyone involved in my ridiculous post for real.
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sorry, im not trying to be a ****; i had an Atrix 4G too, and that was weird compared to WinMo5/6/6.1 stuff back in the days. I really dont know jack about Android anymore; i did with older WinMo HTC devices, and enough to comfortably root, SIM unlock, and flash CM7 on my Atrix 4G and keep the fingerprint scanner working 100%.
However i do know that you should take care switching from deodexed to odexed, and thoroughly read up before you try, and especially post a question before you goof it up. Not trying to be hard on you; i soft bricked many a device; THAT is what i was referring to, really, when i posted. That ive been there, done that, and at least you are being honest about it. Not trying to be a **** or get down on you. I read a lot, and PM for clarification or specialized questions/instructions.
Mistakes are mistakes; we all make them, and these are crazy complicated devices; they are bound to happen. Best of luck!
No harm no foul. I didn't take it harshly, after all I stated it myself in the subject
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I screw up and download a bad apk and it made my Samsung Internet app f'c constantly. So I used Titan Backup and deleted the app, idiot move ofcourse. Can someone please share the original Samsung Internet app please. I know I can re-flash any rom but I have way to many mods to start over. Greatly appreciated if anyone could help
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If you dirty flash your ROM then your mods should stay
Yeah didn't work, got back a bunch of errors...oh well clean install on the way thank you though for taking the time to help
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Yeah didn't work, got back a bunch of errors...oh well clean install on the way thank you though for taking the time to help
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Using a file manager, go to the zip file containing the rom you're running, navigate to system >app and export the app you want. Then navigate to the extracted app and you should be able to install it
copy, or extract and copy, the .apk file (and the .odex file if an odexed ROM) from the .zip for the ROM you're using.
paste them in system/app
set permissions to rw-r-r
reboot
you should have your app back.
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copy, or extract and copy, the .apk file (and the .odex file if an odexed ROM) from the .zip for the ROM you're using.
paste them in system/app
set permissions to rw-r-r
reboot
you should have your app back.
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Life savor thank you. Worked!!!
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