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Application not installed error (root explorer)

I am trying to install APK's that I deleted. I moved the copied APK's from the SD card to the system/App file and tried to install through root explorer but I keep getting error (application not installed)? I have reset permissions and tried again but same error, any help?

For future reference?

If u want to change for example the camera app /apk you have to place the new apk where the old one was instead of installing ...if thats your problem ^^
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System APK's or APK's in use (loaded at startup) cannot be installed, you would have to copy and paste, or push the file to the location which would overwrite the old one if the file name is the same.

update zip

i just want to make update.zip of any application so that it becomes part of the system application so no one can uninstall it
it can uninstall with rootexplorer but not with the application manager pls someone help me

some apps u can do that simply by moving the respective .apk file from the /data/app directory to the /system/app directory.
for those that can't, u can use TiBackup and convert them to system app

go here m8 it good for what your looking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717437
hope it help you out

Have you also had a look on this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=678133?????
I´m sure I just HAVE TO play around with it, and it should even workj because he syas ALL recoveries are supported!

chewdaniel said:
some apps u can do that simply by moving the respective .apk file from the /data/app directory to the /system/app directory.
for those that can't, u can use TiBackup and convert them to system app
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how to use ti backup to make it as system apps

i tried to move installed apps from data folder to system folder but still not sucesss pls help me guys i need this so that no one can uninstall my apps

App disappears after moved into system/priv-app folder

Dear xda readers,
I've been trying to move an app (gps joystick) into the system folder, doing a non-rooted approach.
Got the boot unlocked, then used TWRP to move the app folder from /data/app/ into the system/priv-app/ folder. TWRP shows the transfer to be succesfull, but when I reboot my nexus, the app is gone and I can't find it. When I go to the playstore, it indicates that the app is not installed.
If I move the folder back to the /data/app/ folder it re-appears.
Any advice would be most helpful!

Phiraxion said:
Dear xda readers,
I've been trying to move an app (gps joystick) into the system folder, doing a non-rooted approach.
Got the boot unlocked, then used TWRP to move the app folder from /data/app/ into the system/priv-app/ folder. TWRP shows the transfer to be succesfull, but when I reboot my nexus, the app is gone and I can't find it. When I go to the playstore, it indicates that the app is not installed.
If I move the folder back to the /data/app/ folder it re-appears.
Any advice would be most helpful!
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Are you sure it is supposed to go in priv-app not just system/app? Maybe try that to see what happens?

DEVILOPS 007 said:
Are you sure it is supposed to go in priv-app not just system/app? Maybe try that to see what happens?
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I just tried that, same thing aswell.

Phiraxion said:
I just tried that, same thing aswell.
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I have no clue then to be honest. Is the app supposed to work as a system app? Maybe try one of the apps in the play store to move it for you.

How to correctly move app into /system/priv-app

I'm trying to find a way to move an app from /data/app to /system/priv-app correctly. I'm on Oreo 8.1.0 with January 5, 2018 security patches. I'm rooted with Magisk v16.0.
I've tried using ES File Explorer to move it manually and apply correct permissions. I've tried using Lucky Patcher and Titanium Backup Pro to move it. With the manual move and Lucky Patcher, the app disappears (icon/shortcut is shaded out and doesn't work). With Titanium Backup, it starts the processing and sits with "Processing" forever.
Does anyone know of a way to move the app to system correctly?

What app are you trying to do it for? The most efficient way that I've found is to...
1. Install the app normally.
2. Find the app within /data/app/ and copy the folder to your internal storage
3. Uninstall the app
4. Copy and paste the folder either into /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/
5. Reboot and see if it works
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What app are you trying to do it for? The most efficient way that I've found is to...
1. Install the app normally.
2. Find the app within /data/app/ and copy the folder to your internal storage
3. Uninstall the app
4. Copy and paste the folder either into /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/
5. Reboot and see if it works
Edit: It would seem that XDA is lagging for me. Excuse the double post, lol.

jvnat said:
I'm trying to find a way to move an app from /data/app to /system/priv-app correctly. I'm on Oreo 8.1.0 with January 5, 2018 security patches. I'm rooted with Magisk v16.0.
I've tried using ES File Explorer to move it manually and apply correct permissions. I've tried using Lucky Patcher and Titanium Backup Pro to move it. With the manual move and Lucky Patcher, the app disappears (icon/shortcut is shaded out and doesn't work). With Titanium Backup, it starts the processing and sits with "Processing" forever.
Does anyone know of a way to move the app to system correctly?
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If you mount system in TWRP, you can use file explorer in advance setting to move any file anywhere. No need to set any permissions. Just reboot. Been doing that for while now. No problems at all.

I use root explorer,install app normal .got to data/app.copy to system/privapp.then go back to data/app delete the app,then reboot.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll give those methods a go.

I am trying to install an app in /system/priv-app and the app is not showing up in Settings -> Apps even with "Show system" selected.
This is on Google HTC Nexus 9 (flounder) Android 7.1.1 Security patch level October 5, 2017. I used TWRP to remount the root filesytem rw and move the app. I am trying to install com.incorporateapp.fakegps_route-1.
I installed the app from the Google Play store and copied it from
/data/app/com.incorporateapp.fakegps_route-1
to
/system/priv-app/com.incorporateapp.fakegps_route-1
The directory and all files and subdirectories are owner and group root.root. The permissions on the directory and files and subdirectories look correct. The com.incorporateapp.fakegps_route-1 directory is 755.
The directory and files are look to be correctly placed on the file system under /system/app-priv. I've checked multiple times. The app does not show up in System -> Apps even if "Show system" is selected. I understand that Android is supposed to find the new app in priv-app on boot and install it. That does not seem to be happening. Any other suggestions? Are there log files on boot I can check for error messages? Any help is appreciated.
TIA.

I have the same issue. When I move the fakegps app from data/app to system/priv-app then I have no icon to select the application from the home screen.
even after a reboot.
anybody knows how to get back the fakegps icon to be able to start the application?

If you guys are using Magisk root, I've found a module called App Systemizer which through a simple command line interface is able to convert apps you pick and choose from a list of installed ones on your phone to convert into system apps. Then when updates occur I use titanium backup's "integrate system dalvik into app" feature (it hangs so you have to force close it but it does the job) reboot and it's done.
The raw copy/paste way which has been described here has messed up my phone once or twice, and gave me a message on boot that "My phone has been corrupted or something along those lines and to contact the manufacturer".

TaZeR369 said:
If you guys are using Magisk root, I've found a module called App Systemizer which through a simple command line interface is able to convert apps you pick and choose from a list of installed ones on your phone to convert into system apps. Then when updates occur I use titanium backup's "integrate system dalvik into app" feature (it hangs so you have to force close it but it does the job) reboot and it's done.
The raw copy/paste way which has been described here has messed up my phone once or twice, and gave me a message on boot that "My phone has been corrupted or something along those lines and to contact the manufacturer".
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App systemizer just grants the app the status "system app"(likely through linking and granting permissions). It in no way moves it to the system partition.

Ive come to the same realization after running into some questionable free space on my /system Hehe. I copy the APK using TWRP now seems to do the trick.

TaZeR369 said:
Ive come to the same realization after running into some questionable free space on my /system Hehe. I copy the APK using TWRP now seems to do the trick.
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what version of android can you get, I'm not getting on android 10 can you help me?

Above method didn't worked for me. Below worked perfectly and is safe:
1. Install the app as usual.
2. Copy the app folder from /data/app to internal storage
3. Uninstall the app and reboot to recovery
4. Copy the app folder from internal storage to /system/priv-app folder (If you don't see system folder then you need to mount "system" partition in recovery first)
5. Give permissions to app folder (for all 9 checkboxes), reboot. Enjoy

Anyone else unable to see the folder with the app they moved after a reboot? I want to de-systemize, but I can't now.
I took the folder for the app I want to systemize and moved it from data/app to system/priv-app. Then rebooted. The app is now systemized (can't uninstall it, only disable) But the folder no longer exists under PRIV-APP.
I've done this many times with other apps and I've never seen this problem. Is it because I moved the entire folder and didn't rename it?
After reboot the folder can no longer be found under system/priv-app OR data/app. The app is still installed as a system app. Where is the folder with the app?
Running Android 9. Pixel 3.

I have come across a very strange phenomena on Galaxy M12. When I install an app as user it exists in /data/app forder in a weird way. The folders in /data/app are like ~~h8DR1aXXIZfV_DXfqwYf3g== (see attachment) and in these folders there is another folder with the app package name. On regular devices I hvae seen app package folder in /data/app itself.
When I copy the app package folder from /data/app/~~h8DR1aXXIZfV_DXfqwYf3g== to /system/app it does not work. I can see the app folder after reboot or even reset but app in not installed on the system. I have confirmed by running the activity using 'am' and tried listing with 'pm'. I have also given same permissions as other app folders in /system/app. I have also tried /system/app~~h8DR1aXXIZfV_DXfqwYf3g==.
Edit: As it turns out when I am copying to /system/app the base.apk is not copied properly. I have tried it multiple time, the system is mounted. Whatever I do it is either 0 kb or 100 kb exactl and the file is ~6mb. Still strange behaviour.

[System App Request Please] SecGallery (Gallery app) For SM-G531H

Hello, this is my first post here ... (but that is not what matters now lol).
Well a few days ago, I was looking at some options in the "Link2SD" app and I was curious to test one of them, which was "transform the system app into a user app", and to do the test, I decided to choose the app system gallery app. And now it doesn't work anymore, every time I try to enter, it says "Gallery has stopped". And because of this I can't set up my background wallpapers to the *home and lock screen* How can I solve this? thanks for the attention

Please guys... I need some help with this
Here some information about my device:
-Stock ROM
-SpeedModev2.2 installed
-RZ Kernel-v3.5
-Baseband: G531HUBU0AQI1

Dann_44456 said:
Hello, this is my first post here ... (but that is not what matters now lol).
Well a few days ago, I was looking at some options in the "Link2SD" app and I was curious to test one of them, which was "transform the system app into a user app", and to do the test, I decided to choose the app system gallery app. And now it doesn't work anymore, every time I try to enter, it says "Gallery has stopped". And because of this I can't set up my background wallpapers to the *home and lock screen* How can I solve this? thanks for the attention
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Hello! First of all excuse my English, I am using Google Translate.
So I hope you can at least understand me...
When you convert a system application to a user application the apk is saved in a root folder:
"/data/app/" so from there you can search the gallery folder and apk file, example: "/data/app/com.example.secgallery". copy that folder and paste it in "/system/app" or "system/priv-app" and restart the cell phone. Or you can create a folder too and paste the apk inside that folder in the system files. Cheers!

AguusOwo said:
Hello! First of all excuse my English, I am using Google Translate.
So I hope you can at least understand me...
When you convert a system application to a user application the apk is saved in a root folder:
"/data/app/" so from there you can search the gallery folder and apk file, example: "/data/app/com.example.secgallery". copy that folder and paste it in "/system/app" or "system/priv-app" and restart the cell phone. Or you can create a folder too and paste the apk inside that folder in the system files. Cheers!
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Thanks dude :good:, I'll do the test. And don't you worry about the translation, I understood perfectly:laugh:

AguusOwo said:
Hello! First of all excuse my English, I am using Google Translate.
So I hope you can at least understand me...
When you convert a system application to a user application the apk is saved in a root folder:
"/data/app/" so from there you can search the gallery folder and apk file, example: "/data/app/com.example.secgallery". copy that folder and paste it in "/system/app" or "system/priv-app" and restart the cell phone. Or you can create a folder too and paste the apk inside that folder in the system files. Cheers!
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In: system / priv-app, this folder already exists and contains the apk inside, there is also a folder called "lib", and in it, there are no files.

I also checked the directory: data/app/
and there is no com.sec.android.gallery3d folder
Should i move the folder:
com.sec.android.gallery3d...Which is at: system/priv-app to: system/app ?
Because in: "system/app" this folder doesn't exist