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So I deleted mynet.apk and weatherwidget.apk now I downloaded them to my SD card used and app call ghost commander to copy them the /system/app folder where they are supposed to be except when I go to the folder to find them they are labors as odex files not apk and when I try to rename them it doesn't do anything they still remain odex files. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Replacing/installing sys apps requires a reboot to recognize. I think having the odex file there means you don't have to install/extract the app & then change the permissions & reboot.
& to be able to modify sys files/folders you need root explorer.apk from mkt & within it you mount as r/w

Trying to Install xRecovery

So I'm trying to install xRecovery using this link and I download the .zip file and unpack it. First I try to "Automatic Installation (recommended): Open xRecovery installer app and tap "Install xRecovery" but I can't find the xRecovery installer anywhere so I try:
Manual Installation:
- Download the apk, rename it to xrecoveryZIP
- Unpack the file, find ./res/raw folder inside. It should contain 3 files (chargemon, busybox, xrecovery.tar)
- copy these 3 files into /system/bin using root explorer (remember to remount /system rw
but when I go to the /system folder there's no /bin folder and I have zero clue what to do
PS - as far as i know i've successfully rooted my phone using superoneclick

hambino83 said:
So I'm trying to install xRecovery using this link and I download the .zip file and unpack it. First I try to "Automatic Installation (recommended): Open xRecovery installer app and tap "Install xRecovery" but I can't find the xRecovery installer anywhere so I try:
Manual Installation:
- Download the apk, rename it to xrecoveryZIP
- Unpack the file, find ./res/raw folder inside. It should contain 3 files (chargemon, busybox, xrecovery.tar)
- copy these 3 files into /system/bin using root explorer (remember to remount /system rw
but when I go to the /system folder there's no /bin folder and I have zero clue what to do
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First make sure your phone is rooted, then install Busybox from Market. Make sure Busybox is installed on xbin, not bin..
Got into the same prob coz its installed on bin, tried to reinstall busybox and saved it to xbin and i manage to install xrecovery..

Thanks for the quick reply! In the busybox installer it says "status: done" but i don't know if it actually installed or not b/c i don't see busybox anywhere ??

k so i can get to the system/bin folder on my phone but i can't copy over the files like the instruction says it says "xxxx file copy failed" for every file i try to paste into the /system/bin...i like to think i'm not completely retarded but this ish is killin' me

When you install Busybox, theres an option where to install it. install it to xbin, not bin.
When it's done, its done. then try installing xrecovery.
Also, install xrecovery using the Automatic way, its easier..
When doing a copy/pasting or editing, make sure Root Explorer is in r/w, not r/o

I would install it the automatic way if I could find the installer anywhere :-/

hambino83 said:
I would install it the automatic way if I could find the installer anywhere :-/
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Dude its in that thread: http://www.mediafire.com/?eyihuzn4h96xw4c
DL that then, go to Market and search for an apk installer. install that.
Then copy the xrecovery apk to ur sd. open the apk installer of ur choice. it should then scan for apks in ur sd card. install xrecovery and ur done.

I too am having the same problem as yours but managed to overcome this issue by installing xrecovery via flashtool.
Sent from a public phone.

the file that downloads from that link is a .zip. do I need to change the extension to .apk? (i know it says .apk on the link but when you download it there's no .apk)

hambino83 said:
the file that downloads from that link is a .zip. do I need to change the extension to .apk? (i know it says .apk on the link but when you download it there's no .apk)
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Because your pc is not showing the file extensions.
thats the right one.

ok...when i put it on my sd card the apk installer doesn't find it

clixt said:
When doing a copy/pasting or editing, make sure Root Explorer is in r/w, not r/o
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how do i do that?

If ur using root explorer, tap the r/w on the upper right..
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awesome...something else i need to dl *sigh* brb lol
edit - nm..do i really need to buy software to install this thing?!

hambino83 said:
awesome...something else i need to dl *sigh* brb lol
edit - nm..do i really need to buy software to install this thing?!
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Theres a free root explorer in the market. Look for one.. Try looking for some youtube videos online for the x10...
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if i watch this video, there's a point where he clicks on the file on his phone and the file's icon is the little android mascot or whatever and when he clicks on it it gives him the option to open it with the app manager and when he clicks on it it takes him through the installation. whenever i go to the file on my phone, 1) the icon attached to it is the same as for a .zip file and 2) when i click on it it only gives me the option to extract it.

Also, give flashtool a try.... Gtg.
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thx for trying to help, much appreciated.
any other takers???

Dont extract it, just copy the file the way it is to ur sd card... Scan again with an apk installer...
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that's what i did, copied it without extracting it

[Q]Delete XBass, Beats Audio and Bravia Engine?

How do I delete the above mods without having to restore to an older backup or flash a new ROM?
I am well versed with the android system and if you tell me to shell rm or delete using root explorer I can... Also I figured out that a few files were replaced while flashing these mods... so any help would be appreciated....

What u can do is unzip the files and see where they are being placed and then delete from root explorer. If any files are being replaced, unzip ur flashable rom and pull the original files and then place in directories, overwriting the modified fikes

QuantumFoam said:
What u can do is unzip the files and see where they are being placed and then delete from root explorer. If any files are being replaced, unzip ur flashable rom and pull the original files and then place in directories, overwriting the modified fikes
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Ok, I'll do that and let u know how it gos
Edit: Everything went ok Thanks!
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How to Deodex Lollipop 5.1.1 (10.7.A.0.222)

Hey guys! Since deodexing older Z series phones with this latest update has been a pain in the *** for deodexing here's a detailed guide on how to get a correctly deodexed system folder and avoid bootloops...
First part: Getting files from the phone.
To get the files from our phone first we'll have to install ADB Drivers, you can find them here on xda or go google it. Once you have adb drivers installed go to the folder where you installed them. Press Shift while right clicking on the folder and select Open command promp.
Here are the commands to get the folders with apk, note that you'll find them in your C:\ folder.
- To get app folder:
Code:
adb pull /system/app /app/
- To get framework folder:
Code:
adb pull /system/framework /framework/
- To get priv-app folder:
Code:
adb pull /system/priv-app /priv-app/
You will get apk's only on app and priv-app folders, the only folder with odex files (arm folder) will be framework.
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Now let's go for sqsh files to get odex files for app and priv-app folders.
- To get odex.app.sqsh:
Code:
adb pull /system/odex.app.sqsh
- To get odex.app.sqsh:
Code:
adb pull /system/odex.priv-app.sqsh
You'll find these files inside the same folder where adb.exe is
Second part: Unpacking .SQSH files
To resume a little, you may refer to IaguCool's guide
Once you have downloaded SquashFS Tool, move both .sqsh files to the folder.
When you have opened the command promp use these codes to extract files...
> To get odex files for app folder (After extracting rename the squash-root folder to app):
Code:
unsquashfs -no-xattrs odex.app.sqsh
> To get odex files for priv-app folder (After extracting rename the squash-root folder to priv-app):
Code:
unsquashfs -no-xattrs odex.priv-app.sqsh
Third part: Merging files
Create a folder named system and move app, framework and priv-app folders from C:\ to the new folder.
After that grab the folders you extracted with SquashFS Tool and merge them with app and priv-app folder.
After doing this move SemcGenericUxpRes folder to priv-app folder
Fourth part: Deodexing
Download JoelDroid's Lollipop Batch Deodexer and replace the file named oat2dex.jar found on /tool folder with this one: Latest oat2dex
Then open the program and select the /system/ you've created to start the process.
Once it has finished, grab SemcGenericUxpRes folder and move it back to /framework
Now you can either replace folders manually on your phone using TWRP by moving the deodexed system folder to your phone and mounting System partition, erasing app, framework and priv-app folder and then pasting the ones from the deodexed folder. OR make a flasheable zip.
How to manually move folders to /system partition
> Boot to recovery (TWRP MANDATORY)
> Mount system partition
> Go to file manager and go to: /system/ partition
> Manually delete app, framework and priv-app folder (you must first open the folder, then open the menu and delete)
> Then go to where you put the deodexed folders, open app folder, open menu, choose copy and paste on /system/ folder, same process for priv-app and framework.
> Once you're done go to Wipe option, choose advanced wipe and wipe Dalvik-cache and cache.
> Boot and you're good to go! No need to fix permissions
In both cases, after you have either flashed or replaced the folders, go to Wipe option > Advanced Wipe and clean Dalvik-cache and cache to avoid problems.

Does it have issue with OpenGL and Play Store?
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RyTekk said:
Does it have issue with OpenGL and Play Store?
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No, that's why you need to download latest oat2dex version See deodexing part

Why not just copy App, priv-app and framework folder from system and deodex them?

Black_Eyes said:
Why not just copy App, priv-app and framework folder from system and deodex them?
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Cause you get bootloop if you just replace odex files present in app and priv-app (Especially after replacing the deodexed framework folder in system).
If you extract via adb you'll get app and priv-app folders clean, without odex files. That way you can make a cleaner deodex since you don't replace .odex files, just merge both folders in one, app with .apks and app with .odex
I wish it was as easy as in 5.0.2 but no, on 5.1.1 is way more complicated to have a properly deodexed system.

BTW i've tried by deodexing manually by copying folder and then boot into recovery delete app, priv-app and framework folder via TWRP file manager and then flashed the deodexed zip and it worked

C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.app.sqsh' does not exist
C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.priv-app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.priv-app.sqsh' does not exist
help

Everything was fine except google play services, it crashes every time i want add account

Perfect work @xkeita ,
I saw you asking so many guys about deodexing .222 firmware these days and finally you managed!
Great work, great tutorial. I will try asap.

could you provide the zip? or the zip from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-deodex-lollipop-rom-t3065596 can be used?
zyclops1 said:
C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.app.sqsh' does not exist
C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.priv-app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.priv-app.sqsh' does not exist
help
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same problem..

edi194 said:
Everything was fine except google play services, it crashes every time i want add account
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Same here bro
I thought I had accidently deleted some necessary google services files while removing bloatwares so I tried flashing latest Gapps for 5.1.1 over stock sony FW but no effect. Can't figure out why
I'm having Xperia ZR (5.1.1 Stock)

zyclops1 said:
C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.app.sqsh' does not exist
C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.priv-app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.priv-app.sqsh' does not exist
help
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gundam_warlock said:
could you provide the zip? or the zip from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-deodex-lollipop-rom-t3065596 can be used?
same problem..
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If you have an Xperia Z1 it might differ from this a little bit, I think those don't have odex.xx.sqsh on their filesystem, check if you have odex files in app and priv-app.
Phones that I know that so far work with this sqsh filesystem are Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Xperia Tablet Z

edi194 said:
Everything was fine except google play services, it crashes every time i want add account
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sshivampp said:
Same here bro
I thought I had accidently deleted some necessary google services files while removing bloatwares so I tried flashing latest Gapps for 5.1.1 over stock sony FW but no effect. Can't figure out why
I'm having Xperia ZR (5.1.1 Stock)
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Did you clear dalvik-cache and cache? If it still gives you googleplayservices fc, manually download the GooglePlayServices from APKMirror and install as normal app

xkeita said:
If you have an Xperia Z1 it might differ from this a little bit, I think those don't have odex.xx.sqsh on their filesystem, check if you have odex files in app and priv-app.
Phones that I know that so far work with this sqsh filesystem are Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Xperia Tablet Z
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I tried to deodex directly without pull sqsh, everything except nfcnci failed, when i tried to copy to system and reboot, nfc is fc. When check nfcnci folder only apk and lib folder exsist, but nothing exsist inside lib folder.
Where do i wrong?

xkeita said:
Did you clear dalvik-cache and cache? If it still gives you googleplayservices fc, manually download the GooglePlayServices from APKMirror and install as normal app
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Dalvik-cache & Cache ! I tried wiping the whole data, it didn't work.
App install window goes on forever and app not installing.
Got it working by installing latest play services before deodexing. (as the updated play services app in the data partition runs, no matter if system is having broken play services package)
Fixed it for now but still wondering what causes the issue

sshivampp said:
Fixed it for now but still wondering what causes the issue
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same issue here , how can i fix this?

@xkeita Bro if not ask for much could create a video tutorial ? ?????

Hamidreza2010 said:
same issue here , how can i fix this?
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what I did is flashed the ftf (to go back to stock)
installed latest play services via play store
then followed the deodexing guide
Note: after deodexing, do not wipe data or uninstall updated play services otherwise error will occur again

works fine thank you
ZR 5.1.1

After download the rom by XperiaFirm I must continue this step?
Second part: Unpacking .SQSH files
To resume a little, you may refer to IaguCool's guide
Once you have downloaded SquashFS Tool, move both .sqsh files to the folder.
When you have opened the command promp use these codes to extract files...
> To get odex files for app folder (After extracting rename the squash-root folder to app):
Code:
unsquashfs -no-xattrs odex.app.sqsh
> To get odex files for priv-app folder (After extracting rename the squash-root folder to priv-app):
Code:
unsquashfs -no-xattrs odex.priv-app.sqsh
Third part: Merging files
Create a folder named system and move app, framework and priv-app folders from C:\ to the new folder.
After that grab the folders you extracted with SquashFS Tool and merge them with app and priv-app folder.
After doing this move SemcGenericUxpRes folder to priv-app folder
Fourth part: Deodexing
Download JoelDroid's Lollipop Batch Deodexer and replace the file named oat2dex.jar found on /tool folder with this one: Latest oat2dex
Then open the program and select the /system/ you've created to start the process.
Once it has finished, grab SemcGenericUxpRes folder and move it back to /framework

Snapdragon Camera V2 on N6P/N5X?

Has anybody figured out a way to install Snapdragon Camera on new nexus devices?
I have tried flashing the zip file as well as manually placing require .apk and .so files but it doesn't work. Camera app crashes as soon as it launches.

enaybee said:
Has anybody figured out a way to install Snapdragon Camera on new nexus devices?
I have tried flashing the zip file as well as manually placing require .apk and .so files but it doesn't work. Camera app crashes as soon as it launches.
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(using ES file explorer)
1. extract the zip to sd card somewhere
2. under "system/priv-app" > create a folder called "SnapdragonCamera"
3. give the folder "drwxr-xr-x" permissions
4. copy "SnapdragonCamera2.apk" to that folder and give it "-rw-r--r--" permissions
5. Create "lib" folder to "SnapdragonCamera" folder and give it the same permissions as the parent folder has ("drwxr-xr-x")
6. inside the "lib" folder make "arm" folder (give it the same "drwxr-xr-x" permissions)
7. inside that "arm" folder paste two ".so" files - give them "-rw-r--r--" permissions
8. reboot
http://www.mediafire.com/download/29tjvdwnoscussk/Snapdragon-Cam-LA.BF_2015-08-03.zip

Mikey said:
(using ES file explorer)
1. extract the zip to sd card somewhere
2. ...
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Did you actually try these steps and camera worked for you?
I had already tried both flashing the zip file and manually placing .apk and ..so files ... but camera crashes.

Doesn't work on PureNexus rom

Mikey said:
(using ES file explorer)
1. extract the zip to sd card somewhere
2. ...
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Doesn't work for me..
Nexus 6P with CM13

Bastidn said:
Doesn't work for me..
Nexus 6P with CM13
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Same here. Moved to CM13 over the weekend hoping it would work. Tried packages from all over the place, flashable, manual install, whatever, none worked.

Just found out about this camera and was hoping to test it out since the features look great, then I came across this topic and was disappointed. Surprised no one has put this together for this phone yet. Really I'd like to know why Qualcomm doesn't release and maintain this themselves though.

Any new discoveries by any chance? Would love to have it on my angler.

Would be great for my bullhead.