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[Q] How to update an application in custom rom ?

Hi,
I use Racht Froyo à.15 custom ROM.
I would like to update the app Launcher Pro Plus with the new version.
I already have the .apk file.
So I tried to delete the old one and replace it by the new one in the /system/app directory but when I reboot, I stuck on Froyo logo.
How it is possible to do that ?
Thank

First you must install other launcher like adw and then remove launcher pro

Thanks for your quick reply !
I will try that

can't you just open newer apk file in file manager and there is option uninstall or update. It's so in all apps I noticed but don't know how about launcher.

how do you remove the stock launcher and replace it with another launcher?

Defenistrator said:
how do you remove the stock launcher and replace it with another launcher?
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I think you install a new, set it as default and the unistall the stock one...
Yours, GreatApo
(Sent from my Xperia X8)

Google Edition SystemUI

Hey guys, Been working on my rom for the S4..
Although I cant seem to get systemUI to recompile.. Has anyone had any success doing so ? If so what are you using ?
EDIT: To clarify, Im attempting to recompile the google edition SystemUI.apk.

Came across the following thread: HERE.
Explains that by deleting both system_bar_settings_view.xml" and "system_bar_notification_panel_title.xml" from the layout folder your able to recompile, then re-adding them back manually to the .apk.

Android 4,3 or 4,2,2?

Aerys said:
Android 4,3 or 4,2,2?
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4.2.2

i got it to recompile when i changed the battery icon of m3ddog's 4.2.2 GE ROM. i just did SOP, using apk multitool. it should work

Since we're talking about SystemUI.apk... any way of porting the TouchWiz feature of showing the status bar even in fullscreen?
I know there are apps that display a statusbar, but the problem is that it's just opening an app - you have to "multitask" back after. Samsung's one runs as an overlay and you don't exit the app you're currently in. Try it in Plants vs Zombies or any other app that doesn't support running in the background.

fyre31 said:
i got it to recompile when i changed the battery icon of m3ddog's 4.2.2 GE ROM. i just did SOP, using apk multitool. it should work
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Care to provide a link with your tools ?

fOmey said:
Care to provide a link with your tools ?
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you can find it on google, first result but here it is: http://apkmultitool.com/?q=node/5

[Q] Remove Navbar in stock P31XX Phablet UI

How to disable navbar and keep the statusbar?
I can't seem to find out how to do that on stock rom.
whenever I push this to build.prop
Code:
"qemu.hw.mainkeys=1"
.SystemUI always crashed and both navbar and statusbar disappear.
any idea whats wrong?

nightly_shadow said:
How to disable navbar and keep the statusbar?
I can't seem to find out how to do that on stock rom.
whenever I push this to build.prop
Code:
"qemu.hw.mainkeys=1"
.SystemUI always crashed and both navbar and statusbar disappear.
any idea whats wrong?
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This might help you: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys&hl=es

soyusado said:
This might help you: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys&hl=es
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I really appreciate your suggestion, but I've already tried that apps too!
SystemUI still crashed, unable to show statusbar :crying:

nightly_shadow said:
I really appreciate your suggestion, but I've already tried that apps too!
SystemUI still crashed, unable to show statusbar :crying:
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Than no app can work for you becuase gmd's hide soft key does not modify any thing in system and build prop
let me know which rom u r using right now
btw did you tried fullscreen app in playstore it creates its own systemui bar so that you can recieve incoming call etc

yeah, I've tried any possible apps to hide the navbar in stock ROM without removing the statusbar, but no luck.
Currently I'm on CM 10.1.2, using expanded desktop feature.
I'm trying to get some samsung stock apps for CM10 too!

Hello, actually Stock Jelly Bean 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 would crash when you add the line to system/build.prop
I'm currently using JB 4.2.2 in this thread and the qemu.hq.mainkeys tweak worked :fingers-crossed:
But that's just on P3110, because I don't own the the others

[Q] How to flash a different app icon?

Hallo, I'd like to change MMS app icon with a different one. As I'm on CM nightly, I'd like to create a flashable zip, to reflash it after update (just the icon, not the full app).
Is it possible? Thanks!

You have to decompile the apk, change the image in the appropriate drawables folder, and recompile. It is not possible to just flash the icon. You could also use an app called Desktop VisualizeR in the Playstore.
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Thanks, luckily someone else made the work for me...!

gpvecchi said:
Thanks, luckily someone else made the work for me...!
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Or you could just use Nova Launcher, from the Play Store. You can use any custom icon you want plus more. http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher

Remove EMUI lockscreen in favour of AOSP lockscreen

Anyone know how to hide the stock emui 4.1 lockscreen in favour of the aosp one built into android.
I have tried:
1. Deleting Keyguard.apk in /system/priv-app -- Removes lockscreen completly leaving nothing. (Probably all that can be done...)
2. Looking for lockscreen related lines in build.prop -- found "ro.config.hwft_PinPukUnlockscr=true" made it false to no avail.
3. Removing HwThemeManager.apk in /system/app -- Removes "Themes" app and lockscreen theme options in settings.
If anyone can help please say.
Thanks.

Hi,
You can't because it's tied to the rest of EMUI interface, if you want to get pure Android look you can flash CM13.

ismaadu78 said:
Hi,
You can't because it's tied to the rest of EMUI interface, if you want to get pure Android look you can flash CM13.
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Shame, but Cheers

WxllWxstwood said:
Shame, but Cheers
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Yeah, it's how Chinese OEM make software