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[Q] Is it possible to push apps via adb to an encrypted xoom?

the subject says it all. I've been trying to push apps to my encrypted xoom all afternoon without any luck...
I'll go ahead and admit upfront that I am a noob when it comes to using the sdk... so that could also be a major factor.

adb install (insert exact location+ filename.apk for the app you want to install)
I just tested it out
for example
adb install C:/abc.apk

What command are you using? What error message are you getting? Did you do a adb remount to make sure that the /system/app path is writable?
You can always do an adb install [package name].apk as well.

scsa20 said:
What command are you using? What error message are you getting? Did you do a adb remount to make sure that the /system/app path is writable?
You can always do an adb install [package name].apk as well.
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I just tried to execute adb remount (I had not until you mentioned it), but I get a "remount failed: operation not permitted".
Code:
Hannibal:platform-tools dmoore$ ./adb install /Users/dmoore/Documents/android-sdk/platform-tools/AsusReader.apk
1259 KB/s (7747001 bytes in 6.007s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/AsusReader.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DEXOPT]
Additional information: I am on a MacBook Pro using the latest version of the SDK (downloaded it yesterday).

try typing "adb devices" if it does not list your xoom try installing or re-installing the motorola usb drivers
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
just noticed the macbook part
http://www.samsung-tablets.com/motorola-xoom-usb-driver-for-pc-and-mac-download.html/

Ok... back to me being a complete when it comes to the SDK (and the Xoom in particular)...
My Xoom is completely stock... it has not been rooted or otherwise modified.
With that being said, is there some trick to getting the file system to mount as r/w? Do I need to reboot in to recovery before adb remount will work?

Sic123 said:
just noticed the macbook part
http://www.samsung-tablets.com/motorola-xoom-usb-driver-for-pc-and-mac-download.html/
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I've already installed the Android File Transfer app... it only allows me to browse the SD card - not the root fs... unless there's something I'm missing...

dmoore44 said:
Ok... back to me being a complete when it comes to the SDK (and the Xoom in particular)...
My Xoom is completely stock... it has not been rooted or otherwise modified.
With that being said, is there some trick to getting the file system to mount as r/w? Do I need to reboot in to recovery before adb remount will work?
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you dont have to be in recovery (recovery wont do any good unless you install clockwork recovery) for adb remount to work but if your not rooted you cant push files into the system folder thats the whole point of rooting is to unlock the system files also if your pushing it into /system/app the rom is odexed so you will need the apk plus the odex file

Sic123 said:
you dont have to be in recovery (recovery wont do any good unless you install clockwork recovery) for adb remount to work but if your not rooted you cant push files into the system folder thats the whole point of rooting is to unlock the system files also if your pushing it into /system/app the rom is odexed so you will need the apk plus the odex file
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I have the odex file, so i'm not terribly worried about that.
My major question would be this though... Do I need to go full blown root, or can I just unlock the device?

[Q] "Application Not Installed " Google Maps v6.2.0

When I try to install this GMaps It always getting "Application not installed" error.I did
1.Backup older Gmaps,Street View then wipe data & Uninstalled both.
2.When I gonna install New GMaps app in the end of installation it show "application not installed"
3.Reboot device & try to install,still getting same result!
What should I do?
Thanks

crazykas said:
When I try to install this GMaps It always getting "Application not installed" error.I did
1.Backup older Gmaps,Street View then wipe data & Uninstalled both.
2.When I gonna install New GMaps app in the end of installation it show "application not installed"
3.Reboot device & try to install,still getting same result!
What should I do?
Thanks
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Have you tried using adb if not wait for the signed version..

jr_718 said:
Have you tried using adb if not wait for the signed version..
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Is this code correct
"adb remount
adb push /maps 6.2.0 -mod.apk / system/app"
?
Where should I place the app file?In "platform-tools" folder?
Thank you very much for helping me!

crazykas said:
Is this code correct
"adb remount
adb push /maps 6.2.0 -mod.apk / system/app"
?
Where should I place the app file?In "platform-tools" folder?
Thank you very much for helping me!
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Our on the right path so far.. But the way I've always used adb I kinda dragged everything to the tools folder...I have the library and everything else there...try putting it on our tools folder and see what happens if not check the platform tools.. Just drop the map apk and try it out.

jr_718 said:
Have you tried using adb if not wait for the signed version..
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jr_718 said:
Our on the right path so far.. But the way I've always used adb I kinda dragged everything to the tools folder...I have the library and everything else there...try putting it on our tools folder and see what happens if not check the platform tools.. Just drop the map apk and try it out.
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I tried,but remount was not successful.Remount permission faild.Show"ADB remountperation faild".Why is this?I've rooted & s-off my device.Also
"adb shell
$ su"
NOT GIVING # istead of $.
Why is that?Even root explorer,i can't move apps to system/app (even mount as R/W)!Why is that?

crazykas said:
I tried,but remount was not successful.Remount permission faild.Show"ADB remountperation faild".Why is this?I've rooted & s-off my device.Also
"adb shell
$ su"
NOT GIVING # istead of $.
Why is that?Even root explorer,i can't move apps to system/app (even mount as R/W)!Why is that?
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Hmm.. even root explorer.. that's strange you mean mount R/W to R/O in root explorer..
from my end i first did c:\androidsdk then was able to adb push etc...what i could suggest is wait for the signed version.. am on samsung galaxy t989, am at work, i can't really access nothing right now to check with you...i have my mytouch 4g at home...i know you have root access because you said you were able to backup and uninstall using titanium backup.. so i guess you have root access...but try the mount r/w to r/o and see what happens...

jr_718 said:
Have you tried using adb if not wait for the signed version..
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jr_718 said:
Our on the right path so far.. But the way I've always used adb I kinda dragged everything to the tools folder...I have the library and everything else there...try putting it on our tools folder and see what happens if not check the platform tools.. Just drop the map apk and try it out.
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jr_718 said:
Hmm.. even root explorer.. that's strange you mean mount R/W to R/O in root explorer..
from my end i first did c:\androidsdk then was able to adb push etc...what i could suggest is wait for the signed version.. am on samsung galaxy t989, am at work, i can't really access nothing right now to check with you...i have my mytouch 4g at home...i know you have root access because you said you were able to backup and uninstall using titanium backup.. so i guess you have root access...but try the mount r/w to r/o and see what happens...
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Aha!Now I can push apks to system/app folder.Now how should I install it?Normal installation does not work,no.Reply me when you can.Thanks
Update-
After reboot unable to copy read permission of something in SYSTEM folder!All the other can R/W.But SYSTEM is only R/O.Oh... I donno what to do.I will wait for signed one as you said.

crazykas said:
Aha!Now I can push apks to system/app folder.Now how should I install it?Normal installation does not work,no.Reply me when you can.Thanks
Update-
After reboot unable to copy read permission of something in SYSTEM folder!All the other can R/W.But SYSTEM is only R/O.Oh... I donno what to do.I will wait for signed one as you said.
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You can make the system r/w.
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblk3 /system
i know that's not the exact code but it works just fine for me.

crazykas said:
Aha!Now I can push apks to system/app folder.Now how should I install it?Normal installation does not work,no.Reply me when you can.Thanks
Update-
After reboot unable to copy read permission of something in SYSTEM folder!All the other can R/W.But SYSTEM is only R/O.Oh... I donno what to do.I will wait for signed one as you said.
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Same way you posted...

jr_718 said:
Same way you posted...
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It only worked one time.After reboot it does not work.By the way,if you can please answer to these questions.These are my last questions
1.When we gonna flash new rom instruction always say do a Nanandroid backup,no.Still im on rooted froyo.So How to do NANANDROID BACKUP?Where is this option?
On bootloader,rom manager or TB?
2.Do I need busybox?What is busybox?

crazykas said:
It only worked one time.After reboot it does not work.By the way,if you can please answer to these questions.These are my last questions
1.When we gonna flash new rom instruction always say do a Nanandroid backup,no.Still im on rooted froyo.So How to do NANANDROID BACKUP?Where is this option?
On bootloader,rom manager or TB?
2.Do I need busybox?What is busybox?
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1. You can use Rom manager to backup..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186090
2. Busybox is a great tool for rooted users. It basically give you more linux / Unix based commands that you normally don't have access to. If you Google busybox you can find more info...

jr_718 said:
Same way you posted...
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jr_718 said:
1. You can use Rom manager to backup..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186090
2. Busybox is a great tool for rooted users. It basically give you more linux / Unix based commands that you normally don't have access to. If you Google busybox you can find more info...
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Hey I just found this app from market
market://details?id=com.beansoft.mount_system
It can mount system folder!Now I can copy apps!Yahooooo!Ah!I've set permission to this Gmaps app & rebooted device.But it is still not visible.But it is in system/app folder How I make this visible/install?
TIA

[Q] Help ES File Explorer Won't Install

Hi there! I just got my Nexus Player in the mail, and I am having trouble installing ES File Explorer on it. When I go to download it from Google Play via my laptop, it says that "this item is not compatible with your device". I've updated the nexus player to version 5.1, and looked all over the web for a solution, but to no avail. Has anyone ran into this problem before?
Thanks in advance

I'm having the same problem.

Same problem here

djdompe said:
Hi there! I just got my Nexus Player in the mail, and I am having trouble installing ES File Explorer on it. When I go to download it from Google Play via my laptop, it says that "this item is not compatible with your device". I've updated the nexus player to version 5.1, and looked all over the web for a solution, but to no avail. Has anyone ran into this problem before?
Thanks in advance
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same problem here

nothing from the Google Playstore via PC will install on nexus player. Does anyone have any idea why not?

Same issue here. It worked last week. Had to do a factory reset and now it is not compatible. Is there an alternate way of installing ES File Explorer or another file manager that is compatible.

I feel silly it took me this long to realize we can adb install apks .
Make sure you have unknown software checked to install
ADB debugging in dev options on
Download your .apk files for SideLoadLanucher.apk and ES File Manager.apk
HTML:
ES File manager: http://www.estrongs.com/download.html?id=1
SideLoad Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-sideload-launcher-android-tv-t2914962
doesnt matter which OS you are on. Open your Bash terminal or CMD prompt and change directory to where you downloaded the files and install them via adb:
Code:
adb install /path/to/package
adb install ESwenjianliulanqi_223.apk
adb install SideloadLauncher-v1.05.apk
Should get a success message.
Cheers,
DFL

dfl said:
I feel silly it took me this long to realize we can adb install apks .
Make sure you have unknown software checked to install
ADB debugging in dev options on
Download your .apk files for SideLoadLanucher.apk and ES File Manager.apk
HTML:
ES File manager: http://www.estrongs.com/download.html?id=1
SideLoad Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-sideload-launcher-android-tv-t2914962
doesnt matter which OS you are on. Open your Bash terminal or CMD prompt and change directory to where you downloaded the files and install them via adb:
Code:
adb install /path/to/package
adb install ESwenjianliulanqi_223.apk
adb install SideloadLauncher-v1.05.apk
Should get a success message.
Cheers,
DFL
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Thanks, I'll try it when I get home. I got the chainfire side loader installed yesterday, just having troubles with ES file Explorer

djdompe said:
Thanks, I'll try it when I get home. I got the chainfire side loader installed yesterday, just having troubles with ES file Explorer
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I too was able to install the sideloader via google play but i did a factory reset and then updated the factory image to 5.1.1 and then that option wasn’t available. Thats when I tried the adb install commands and was successful. Good luck.

dfl said:
I too was able to install the sideloader via google play but i did a factory reset and then updated the factory image to 5.1.1 and then that option wasn’t available. Thats when I tried the adb install commands and was successful. Good luck.
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This might be a silly question, but are you using ADB via a USB cable, or over wifi? I'm extremely green at all this and the learning curve is pretty steep

djdompe said:
This might be a silly question, but are you using ADB via a USB cable, or over wifi? I'm extremely green at all this and the learning curve is pretty steep
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I was using ADB over USB.
If you are using a linux machine install ADB and Fastboot. YOu will be able to launch adb/fastboot from any location with your bash shell:
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb && sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot
If using Windows, its really easy to set up ADB/Fastboot in your environmental so you can adb/fastboot from any location in CMD if you havent already set that up use this and just YES to everything:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Good luck,
DFL

dfl said:
I was using ADB over USB.
If you are using a linux machine install ADB and Fastboot. YOu will be able to launch adb/fastboot from any location with your bash shell:
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb && sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot
If using Windows, its really easy to set up ADB/Fastboot in your environmental so you can adb/fastboot from any location in CMD if you havent already set that up use this and just YES to everything:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Good luck,
DFL
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SUCCESS!!!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you

please help
can someone please help me with adB
step by step

daddy.dominator said:
can someone please help me with adB
step by step
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this is on the first page of posts and is pretty much all u need
dfl said:
I feel silly it took me this long to realize we can adb install apks .
Make sure you have unknown software checked to install
ADB debugging in dev options on
Download your .apk files for SideLoadLanucher.apk and ES File Manager.apk
HTML:
ES File manager: http://www.estrongs.com/download.html?id=1
SideLoad Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-sideload-launcher-android-tv-t2914962
doesnt matter which OS you are on. Open your Bash terminal or CMD prompt and change directory to where you downloaded the files and install them via adb:
Code:
adb install /path/to/package
adb install ESwenjianliulanqi_223.apk
adb install SideloadLauncher-v1.05.apk
Should get a success message.
Cheers,
DFL
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some extra tips
if you dont have adb then get it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118 no need to install the entire sdk just for adb and fastboot.
if u dont know how to open a cmd window then just open your start menu and either search cmd or click run and then type in cmd and hit enter.
to make your life a little easier if you shift right click inside the folder where you have the apks u are trying to install you should see open command window here. if you do that then you wont need to put the path in for the apk you can just do "adb install [app u want to install].apk" replace [app u want to install] with the name of the app, u must have .apk at the end. example abd install es.apk
you can enable usb debugging in the dev settings(to enable dev settings, Open Settings, about then click the build number 7 times. it should say u are now a dev)

when I hook it up to the computerall I need is the power cable and usb

im newbie in this thing... after reading some tutorial adb... finally it works
i hope this thread will help u guys (especially like me for mac user)
tutorial step by step (mac user):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
and this one works like a charm and super easy (mac users) -- creadits and thanks to @metropical
https://github.com/corbindavenport/nexus-tools
hope this help

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ymjySfRFFHI

Bluetooth Mouse
I finally got ES File Explorer installed by connecting a Bluetooth mouse to my NP and using the Google Search app (Blue 'G'). Just 'voice searched' for Es File Explorer and used the mouse to click on the Play Store search result. It installed right away, no issues like I was having when trying to install through Play Store on my PC..
It was extremely frustrating to have the app suddenly become incompatible from the usual Play Store method, but I'm happy this worked.
(I doubt it helped anything, but I set security to allow Unknown Sources).

i hope this help if u guys unable to use adb and stuff.
just go search air-share on your web browser (make sure ur log ur google account) and install air share on your nexus player and your android phone.
it should works fine
(since i'm a newbie.. i cant post any external url) lol

I just tried Air share and it works.. its a little fiddly to get it going but I shared the es file explorer from my phone to the nexus player and I was good to go.. then I shared the Kodi link and ES downloader took care of the file download and it installed

Package installer stuck on next

Whenever I try to install an app, the installer won't do anything after I press next.
Any help would be appreciated.

The next time, juste write:
"I need help
Thx".
Seriously, how can we help you without information?
What's your model variant of p9lite? (VNS...)
What's your rom?
You have modified your android system?
What's your manipulation?
This "bug" is new? Your never able to install apps?
You try install app with play store or unknown sources?
You have try to install app with ADB?
If yes, what's the return?
I need maximum info to help you fine.

hellscanyon215 said:
Whenever I try to install an app, the installer won't do anything after I press next.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Try to install an apk using ADB.
Connect your device to your PC, install drivers using Hisuite.
Enable USB-debugging in developer options.
Confirm authorization prompt on your phone.
In a command prompt window on your PC execute:
Code:
adb devices
•Confirm your device is connected
Code:
adb shell
•Shell
And then to install the apk execute:
Code:
pm install
•Installs the apk locally; add the filename and location, eg.
Code:
pm install /Desktop/App.apk

Oh okay thanks
It turns out it was a problem with the theme or whatever
Disabling the theme solved the issue (what?!)
Thanks
I have a vns-l22
just updated to nougat

I deleted an important application on my rooted phone

Note: I'm new to XDA, so I've basically made no posts so far. I tried posting this under HTC Bolt/Evo 10, but since I have not made the 10 post threshold yet, I cannot post there, so I just made the post here. If this post needs to be relocated please let me know.
After rooting my phone (HTC Bolt), I foolishly deleted some bloatware applications without backing them up. One of them was TouchPal, a preinstalled keyboard app. I didn't think this would be much of a problem because I already had it disabled in settings and was using a separate keyboard app for other purposes.
However, when I restart my phone, it always asks me to type my pin and "decrypt" the phone. I'm not sure why it does this (previous cell phone didn't), but apparently (this is only a theory) it uses this keyboard application, so I can't actually type my PIN in to decrypt my phone.
I could be completely wrong, and I might have accidentally deleted some other important file from my phone, but either way, I don't know how to fix my phone right now.
I did a bit of research and found out I was supposed to flash a ROM onto my device. However, I don't think I can even connect my device to my computer because normally I would have to enable USB debugging and file transfers.
So basically: is there a way to connect my phone to my computer that would allow me to do whatever is necessary to let me access my phone again? (also should I be flashing a completely new ROM? I should still have everything on my phone except a couple bloatware applications, so is there an easier workaround?)
Update: I got my phone to connect to my PC by booting it in recovery mode. I'll delete this thread if I can successfully flash a ROM.

Hey!
You have already rooted your phone - perfekt!
Now you can start to your bootloader and from there you can flash a twrp recovery if you haven't yet.
If you didn't, there are many tutorials how to do: google: your phone flash custom recovery via fastboot mode
If you have done this - you can easily backup your data with twrp recovery (I think twrp is the best)
After you have done this you can make a full whipe of your system.
If you have done this maybe the failure isnt anymore, but now you have no code to unlock! If the app is still not there - go to apkmirror.com and download the app(there are even system apps). Or just google "xxx.apk download"
After this you can restore your data from twrp!
Summary:
1. Flash recovery. Via fastboot mode
2. Restore your data via recovery
3. Full Wipe
4. Restart
5. If app is still not there - search for APK and install
6. Reboot to recovery (e.g. volume up and home at starting phone, google...)
7. Restore data
8. Restart to system.
I don't know if this Is work, but it's worth to try.
If this don't work: you can transfer data from phone to PC via fastboot mode and then you can flash custom ROM or stock rom,...
I hope this works!
Greets
Ksa

Ksawerion said:
Hey!
You have already rooted your phone - perfekt!
Now you can start to your bootloader and from there you can flash a twrp recovery if you haven't yet.
If you didn't, there are many tutorials how to do: google: your phone flash custom recovery via fastboot mode
If you have done this - you can easily backup your data with twrp recovery (I think twrp is the best)
After you have done this you can make a full whipe of your system.
If you have done this maybe the failure isnt anymore, but now you have no code to unlock! If the app is still not there - go to apkmirror.com and download the app(there are even system apps). Or just google "xxx.apk download"
After this you can restore your data from twrp!
Summary:
1. Flash recovery. Via fastboot mode
2. Restore your data via recovery
3. Full Wipe
4. Restart
5. If app is still not there - search for APK and install
6. Reboot to recovery (e.g. volume up and home at starting phone, google...)
7. Restore data
8. Restart to system.
I don't know if this Is work, but it's worth to try.
If this don't work: you can transfer data from phone to PC via fastboot mode and then you can flash custom ROM or stock rom,...
I hope this works!
Greets
Ksa
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Thanks for the reply. How would I install the apk onto my device?

ztcfrank123 said:
Thanks for the reply. How would I install the apk onto my device?
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I remember an easier way.
Maybe you can install app via ADB in recovery mode.
Therefore you need:
custom recovery
ADB tools installed on your PC
USB Driver installed
The APK downloaded from here: https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=TouchPal
If you have done this - reboot to recovery.
Navigate on your PC to the adb tools folder where adb.exe is in it. Open CMD with right click on address line.
Then write in CMD:
adb devices
If your phone is found, adb commands are working.
Then copy the APK in the folder where adb.exe is in it.
Type in CMD:
adb push xxx.apk /system/app(the address where you delete apk)
So maybe this works
So first check:
- custom recovery flashed?
- adb tools installed?
- USB driver installed?
If you have further questions, let me know.
KSA

Ksawerion said:
Type in CMD:
adb push xxx.apk /system/app(the address where you delete apk)
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How would I find out the address where I deleted the apk? I already had adb, USB drivers, and custom recovery installed.

ztcfrank123 said:
How would I find out the address where I deleted the apk? I already had adb, USB drivers, and custom recovery installed.
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How did you delete the files?
Nice, then boot into recovery start CMD where you adb is installed and write" adb devices"
Do you see your device?

Ksawerion said:
How did you delete the files?
Nice, then boot into recovery start CMD where you adb is installed and write" adb devices"
Do you see your device?
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The files were deleted within the phone itself through Titanium Backup, so I have no idea where the file location is. As of now, I can adb push the apk, but I don't know where to push it to.

ztcfrank123 said:
The files were deleted within the phone itself through Titanium Backup, so I have no idea where the file location is. As of now, I can adb push the apk, but I don't know where to push it to.
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The now try:
adb remount
adb push Xxx.apk /system/app
adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/xxx.apk
adb reboot

Ksawerion said:
The now try:
adb remount
adb push Xxx.apk /system/app
adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/xxx.apk
adb reboot
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Sorry for the late reply.
The command "adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/xxx.apk" doesn't work for some reason. It says it is not a directory. (I changed the name from xxx to the actual apk name by the way)

ztcfrank123 said:
Sorry for the late reply.
The command "adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/xxx.apk" doesn't work for some reason. It says it is not a directory. (I changed the name from xxx to the actual apk name by the way)
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Okay then forget this command and only try 'adb push' command, and restart phone maybe it works. Merry Christmas bre

Ksawerion said:
Okay then forget this command and only try 'adb push' command, and restart phone maybe it works. Merry Christmas bre
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Yeah... I already tried that. Also I tried a bunch of other adb commands like deleting the file and it couldn't find the directory either .
Merry Christmas to you too!

ztcfrank123 said:
Yeah... I already tried that. Also I tried a bunch of other adb commands like deleting the file and it couldn't find the directory either .
Merry Christmas to you too!
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Was pushing successful? What says CMD after 'adb push'?