i copied seckidsmodeinstaller.apk and .odex to system/app and made it rw-r-r however the shortcut doesn't show up anywhere. has anyone had success installing kids mode this way?
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its fixed. the only method i got to make it work was creating a widget, for kids mode. then you can click the widget and it will take you to kids mode downloader/installer.
Isriam said:
its fixed. the only method i got to make it work was creating a widget, for kids mode. then you can click the widget and it will take you to kids mode downloader/installer.
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believe it or not i had to do this on a fresh from the factory t230, even after system updates. i used anycut to launch the installer process.
ridiculous.
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So 2 days ago I realized that I couldn't use live wallpaper because I discovered that my livewallpaper.apk was missing. I found the file but it ways cannot install when I try to install it. Is there a way to fix this?
bazinga said:
So 2 days ago I realized that I couldn't use live wallpaper because I discovered that my livewallpaper.apk was missing. I found the file but it ways cannot install when I try to install it. Is there a way to fix this?
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you will need to place the live wallpaper .apk into /system/app/ and restart. either use root explorer on market or adb push from computer. if you dont know how to use adb, google it.
I did that, but the live wallpaper doesn't show up when I want to change my wallpaper.
bazinga said:
I did that, but the live wallpaper doesn't show up when I want to change my wallpaper.
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did you make sure to remount the system read-write? if not, the apk didnt actually get placed. make sure you pull the live wallpaper apk from the version you are using.
yea, I have it on system rw. Maybe it's the apk file?
Can you send me yours?
I cant for the life of me get any widgets to work on my rooted kindle.
I have tried to download the apks manually and then move them to system/apps and even change the permissions.
But when i try to add the widgets via ADW nothing happens, no widgets pops up and the screen goes back to the homescreen.
help would be much appretiated
Wipe the data for adw launcher and try again..
If the problem persists then reinstall your rom.
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yokone1 said:
I cant for the life of me get any widgets to work on my rooted kindle.
I have tried to download the apks manually and then move them to system/apps and even change the permissions.
But when i try to add the widgets via ADW nothing happens, no widgets pops up and the screen goes back to the homescreen.
help would be much appretiated
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yokone1,
We have seen this a number of times on both Go Launcher and ADW Launcher. This is a sure fix.
Download the attached file named AppWidgetPicker-1.2.3.apk copy it to /system/app then change
the permissions to Owner: Read Write, Group: Read, Others: Read. Do Not install the apk, just
move it and change the permissions. Next reboot, wait for the Kindle to upgrade and test Widgets.
Let me know if this solves your issue.
This worked perfectly, thank you so much! =)
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This worked perfectly, thank you so much! =)
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yokone1,
We are happy to help. Thank you for taking the time to thank us, this really
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to you? Thank you again yokone1.
prokennexusa said:
yokone1,
We have seen this a number of times on both Go Launcher and ADW Launcher. This is a sure fix.
Download the attached file named AppWidgetPicker-1.2.3.apk copy it to /system/app then change
the permissions to Owner: Read Write, Group: Read, Others: Read. Do Not install the apk, just
move it and change the permissions. Next reboot, wait for the Kindle to upgrade and test Widgets.
Let me know if this solves your issue.
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I am trying to do just this and can not for the life of me get it into that App folder. I can copy it to my device into other folders, and when I then try to move it using ES File I get the notice can not move file. I am on a Mac and use Android file transfer but that can not get me directly to the system file... or I haven't yet figure out how. Can you help guide me?
P.S. I have also tried transferring directly via AirDroid and get a failed notice when trying to trf to system/app
How to Install Widget Picker Service ADW Launcher
Heather_A said:
I am trying to do just this and can not for the life of me get it into that App folder. I can copy it to my device into other folders, and when I then try to move it using ES File I get the notice can not move file. I am on a Mac and use Android file transfer but that can not get me directly to the system file... or I haven't yet figure out how. Can you help guide me?
P.S. I have also tried transferring directly via AirDroid and get a failed notice when trying to trf to system/app
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Heather_A,
The folder /system/app is a secured folder, you need Root access to mount the folder:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
If you have Root, you need to use either ES File Explorer or Root Explorer in Root Mode.
In ES File Explorer, you need to go into the Settings Menu, next the Root Settings Menu.
Click on all the options in Root Settings. Be sure to Allow the Pop up Superuser request.
Once you have Root, then look at the VERY TOP Left of ES File Explorer where it says Local.
Look to the Right of Local, it probably says /sdcard/Download. If this is the case, you need
to click on the Up twice until you see Local /. You are now at Root, from here you will click
on /system - Local now shows /system, next click on app, now you are at /system/app.
Does this help? Since you are working with the /system/app folder, it is critical to backup
the Kindle. Here is software that automates the Backup Process: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
No widgets on kindle fire
yokone1 said:
I cant for the life of me get any widgets to work on my rooted kindle.
I have tried to download the apks manually and then move them to system/apps and even change the permissions.
But when i try to add the widgets via ADW nothing happens, no widgets pops up and the screen goes back to the homescreen.
help would be much appretiated
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Hey guys,
i did not root my kindle fire. I can use the ADW Launcher, but i cant use widgets. Nothing pops up after i press the widget button. So i installed the AppWidgetPicker. Now i can choose the icon and after that i can see all the widgets. Perfect i thought!
But when i try to choose a widget it tells me "widgetPicker closed" and nothing happens.
Is there anyone who can help me with this problem?:victory:
Maggazboy said:
Hey guys,
i did not root my kindle fire. I can use the ADW Launcher, but i cant use widgets. Nothing pops up after i press the widget button. So i installed the AppWidgetPicker. Now i can choose the icon and after that i can see all the widgets. Perfect i thought!
But when i try to choose a widget it tells me "widgetPicker closed" and nothing happens.
Is there anyone who can help me with this problem?:victory:
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Root your device and your problem will be solved. There's almost no risk if you follow the instructions thoroughly
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Thanks!
Another fabulously useful nugget of info on XDA-developers. Thanks so much. It is things like this that make that patronising and unfunny XDA sign-up video almost worth watching!
I'm having what sounds like the same problem on JB 4.1.1
Whe version of Android is on the Kindle Fire?
I have been running the v1.3.3.8 of ADW EX on Gingerbread (Atrix 4g) with flawless operation.
On my Jellybean v4.1.1 (Atrix HD), widgets are crazy. Static icons stay put, widgits disappear
and reappear all over the place.
Is the above fix likely to work for me on JB?
Thx
i'm trying to get the live wallpaper from my previous Galaxy Note to work (Ocean Weather or Windy Weather). I have allowed unknown sources. It gets all the way as far as the install screen (where it shows the permissions), i click install... it attempts to install and then i get "the application was not installed".
I tried an apk i exported myself using ES Explorer; and one that someone had posted a while back, that was taken from a GS2.
Either way... these were some of the coolest and most useful LWP around (and they were FREE) why oh why would google/verizon/samsung drop them?
Anyone know how to get these to work? Or does this require root?
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i'm trying to get the live wallpaper from my previous Galaxy Note to work (Ocean Weather or Windy Weather). I have allowed unknown sources. It gets all the way as far as the install screen (where it shows the permissions), i click install... it attempts to install and then i get "the application was not installed".
I tried an apk i exported myself using ES Explorer; and one that someone had posted a while back, that was taken from a GS2.
Either way... these were some of the coolest and most useful LWP around (and they were FREE) why oh why would google/verizon/samsung drop them?
Anyone know how to get these to work? Or does this require root?
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I've taken some live wallpapers from the Note 2 and have them working on the Note 3. Try copying and moving the apk from wherever you have it on your phone/sd card to system/app and setting the permissions. Reboot and it should work.
chino0131 said:
I've taken some live wallpapers from the Note 2 and have them working on the Note 3. Try copying and moving the apk from wherever you have it on your phone/sd card to system/app and setting the permissions. Reboot and it should work.
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thanks... just tried that.. .got an error about read-only file system... to copy into system/app do you need to be root?
armedmetallica said:
thanks... just tried that.. .got an error about read-only file system... to copy into system/app do you need to be root?
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Yes, you do. Sorry, missed that part in the first post.
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Yes, you do. Sorry, missed that part in the first post.
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np - thanks for the reply. it's just annoying that they took this out.
informative AND cool factor.
This is a quick walk through for editing the build.prop to allow lock screen and launcher rotation.
I got tired of looking at my phone sideways while it was propped up landscape wise, in my case.
1. Locate "build.prop" in /system using your favorite file explore
2. Open it up and at the bottom add the lines
Code:
log.tag.launcher_force_rotate=VERBOSE
lockscreen.rot_override=true
3. Save your edit and reboot.
Lockscreen rotation still not working for you???
A few users have reported that adding a blank line between the two, fixes this issue.
Once the phone reboots your lockscreen and Google Now launcher will rotate with the orientation of the device just like other apps do.
To undo this, simply remove the lines we added
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Update: 11/10/2015
enigma9o7 Has figured out how to get this to stick even after an update! Head over to his post for the walkthrough and install guide!! Remember to give them a "thanks" for sharing the work!
Awesome I been wondering how to get this done.
Nice tip. I've always just used an app called Ultimate Rotation Control. Seems to work just fine on the Nexus 6. A quick build.prop tweak removes the need for a separate app for it, though. I might get around to trying this...eventually
can someone make a flash able zip for this please ?
thanks in advance
Anybody know how one would do this with adb?
N6
I used an app for quite some time but i disliked it running in the background.
Im not able to make a flashable zip. Maybe in time I will see if i can.
For adb, youd have to pull the build.prop, edit on computer then push it back. The instructions to do that are unclear to me
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can someone make a flash able zip for this please ?
thanks in advance
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You can install Nova Launcher and toggle the setting in there, or use the ultimate rotation app someone else mentioned.
Thx
If you set the DPI to 384 or less, this happens by default.
pavankp said:
If you set the DPI to 384 or less, this happens by default.
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Thats good to know! Not surprising, the device is most likely changed to "tablet size" to the system. And they have full rotation.
Works great, thanks! (AT&T Nexus 6)
Would not work for me I get error saving
techrider6262 said:
Would not work for me I get error saving
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Thats not good. What error are you getting?
eqbirvin said:
Thats not good. What error are you getting?
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It just said error can't save and I tried a couple different time
techrider6262 said:
It just said error can't save and I tried a couple different time
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gotcha. You are rooted, correct? and if so what file manager are you using to locate the build.prop?
es file explorer and i'm rooted.
in ES file explorer when you grant it root permissions, click on root, then mount R/W, make sure "/system" is RW instead of RO. (sorry if you already know this, im just trying to save time and figure your error out haha)
Thanks I got it working.:good:
Glad to hear it!
to each their own, I like being able to get OTAs so I'll stick with Ultimate Rotation Control
Apparently the action launcher dev managed to implement Google now into it, making it work just like on the original Google now launcher. But the app needs to work as a system app. I tried downloading the apk from apkmirror and copied it into system/app and set all the right permissions, it didn't work. I also tried it via lucky patcher and titanium backup, still didn't work. After I reboot the app is just gone, like it was never installed.
Did you just throw it into /system/app? Because I tried that before as well with another app and the same happened. The solution was that you need to create a folder for the app, like /system/app/actionlauncher.
Edit: Wait, I'm wrong. It worked for me when I put the apk into /system/priv-app/yourfoldername. So try it with that location.
AaronAverage said:
Did you just throw it into /system/app? Because I tried that before as well with another app and the same happened. The solution was that you need to create a folder for the app, like /system/app/actionlauncher.
Edit: Wait, I'm wrong. It worked for me when I put the apk into /system/priv-app/yourfoldername. So try it with that location.
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I installed the app normally from the play store, then I went into data/app and moved the entire app folder to system/priv-app like you recommend and I set the right permissions. I rebooted and the app is gone, it's like it wasn't ever installed.
Then try to put the apk into system/priv-app/ without any subfolder.
If you it's possible to create backups in this launcher, make a backup and uninstall first.
AaronAverage said:
Then try to put the apk into system/priv-app/ without any subfolder.
If you it's possible to create backups in this launcher, make a backup and uninstall first.
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Tried. Not working.
Then I have no idea tbh. One of these two options worked for me a while ago.
Maybe there's some updated app that can do this?
I don't know. I think Titanium and Lucky Patcher are always held up to date and you said they wouldn't work.
Here's a screenshot of my system app's location and permission. I put it there, restarted, and it said "Optimizing app 1 of 1" like when flashing a fresh ROM and was successfully installed.