[Q] Putting apps in system/apps by root explorer doesn't work - Motorola Droid and Milestone General

Hi, I have been flashed the CM6.1, and just now i tried to use root explorer to install some modded widget by the putting them in system/apps method. But it doesn't work anymore. After i have put the .apk there, i go to the add widget page and i can't found that specific widget. It works perfectly when i am using my stock 2.1 rom. Can anyone give some possible solution? Appreciate it so much !

Do you set the permissions correctly?
Do you restarted the phone after past the apk in system/app?

I guess you have to reboot and then click on the apk through root explorer and select install also before they appear on the menu.
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Oh yes. You guys have figured out the problem. I didn't set the permission correctly therefore it doesn't work.

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Nook Color Tools

I'm having trouble installing this...I'm using root manager, and placing the apk into the system/apps folder. When I click on it it says installation blocked. And the reason I'm installing, or trying to install nook color tools, is so that I can change keyboards. So I'm stuck in a maddening circle.
Anyone want to show me the light? I don't know why I'm having so many issues...rooting and installing other apks went flawlessly.
Profondo_Rosso said:
I'm having trouble installing this...I'm using root manager, and placing the apk into the system/apps folder. When I click on it it says installation blocked. And the reason I'm installing, or trying to install nook color tools, is so that I can change keyboards. So I'm stuck in a maddening circle.
Anyone want to show me the light? I don't know why I'm having so many issues...rooting and installing other apks went flawlessly.
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Mine is in data/app, not system. Maybe try putting it there....?
Did you try installing it from your SD, without putting it in the internal memory first?
Also, after putting it in data/app or system/app, you could try simply rebooting without installing via Package Installer, and see if it shows up in your app drawer.
wvcachi said:
Mine is in data/app, not system. Maybe try putting it there....?
Did you try installing it from your SD, without putting it in the internal memory first?
Also, after putting it in data/app or system/app, you could try simply rebooting without installing via Package Installer, and see if it shows up in your app drawer.
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Oh, that did it! Don't know why i was putting it in system/app in the first place,but it works from data/app. Thanks
Does anyone know where to get the nookcolortools.apk file?
droiddog said:
Does anyone know where to get the nookcolortools.apk file?
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I would like to know that too, and can i run/install it running 1.00
droiddog said:
Does anyone know where to get the nookcolortools.apk file?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868366
That's the thread - should be in the first post.
Yes, it works on 1.0 too.
If you have problems installing other APK's. Find the "Allow Non-Market Apps" Checkbox in NookColor Tools (it's in the app drawer).
Uncheck the box, recheck the box. NC might need a reboot but it worked for me. I tried installing with Astro and Appinstaller and neither would let me until I did this little trick.
I just put the APK's in the Root of the SDcard btw.
wvcachi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ showthread.php?t=868366
That's the thread - should be in the first post.
Yes, it works on 1.0 too.
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I'm getting a page not found error for some reason. I guess we can take it oilut of autonooter.
droiddog said:
I'm getting a page not found error for some reason. I guess we can take it oilut of autonooter.
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Link fixed - it'll take you there now.
Thanks. That worked great. Placed into data/app and installed with root explorer without any problems.
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droiddog said:
Thanks. That worked great. Placed into data/app and installed with root explorer without any problems.
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Hi all,
Similar issue, but:
- auto nootered on 1.00
- no nook color tools
- dld from link above
- used root explorer to move to data/app
- no good, still blocked install
- moved to system/app
- no joy,still doesn't let me install
Help!
I am in exact same boat as above. I rooted with 1.00 and cannot get nook color tools. I want to unlock permissions and be able to download third party apps. I tried to purchase root manager from market but would not let me purchase. It stated, my cc was invalid.
Any help would be appreciated.
Mike
I was able to purchase root manager and move nook tools to system/apps. when I try to install, it says's "installation of download apk's are not supported " . How can I change permission if it don't let me install nook tools.
I am stuck, too
Hi all,
Trying to install NookTools. It won't install.
- auto nootered on 1.00
- no nook color tools
- dld from link above
- used root explorer to move to data/app
- no good, still blocked install
- moved to system/app
- no joy,still doesn't let me install
- I have also tried doing it from SD card and from system/app. Still doesn't do anything. It blocks the installs.
Help!
Put in data app and systerm app using root explore dont open hold app file goto permission on file and check mark every one of the choices do this on file in both locations then reboot should be on app drawer
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Sorry I forgot make sure you mount r/w so you get options whili holding file down
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vap0rxt said:
If you have problems installing other APK's. Find the "Allow Non-Market Apps" Checkbox in NookColor Tools (it's in the app drawer).
Uncheck the box, recheck the box. NC might need a reboot but it worked for me. I tried installing with Astro and Appinstaller and neither would let me until I did this little trick.
I just put the APK's in the Root of the SDcard btw.
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Thanks. I was pulling my hair out to try to install non-market apps... Unchecking and checking it again worked.
(When I plug in my nook, I don't see a "system/apps" or "data/apps" folder to put apks.)
That worked.
Thank you so much for all of your help with that. I was so frustrated. Now I just have to get the other issues worked out. Searching the forum for those.
HELP!!! I'm going crazy! I've put the nookcolor tools 0.2apk on my sdcard, then using root explorer am i suppoused to copy, or move the apk from my sdcard to system/apps, or to data/apps? So far i've tried both & nothing, what am i doing wrong? I'm rooted with autonooter & the market works fine, i just need to get nookcolor tools. One more thing, when they say reboot, that means back out of root explorer, & manually hold down the power button, & then turn it back on right? quickboot does not work, so this is all i can think of =' (
DOG666 said:
HELP!!! I'm going crazy! I've put the nookcolor tools 0.2apk on my sdcard, then using root explorer am i suppoused to copy, or move the apk from my sdcard to system/apps, or to data/apps? So far i've tried both & nothing, what am i doing wrong? I'm rooted with autonooter & the market works fine, i just need to get nookcolor tools. One more thing, when they say reboot, that means back out of root explorer, & manually hold down the power button, & then turn it back on right? quickboot does not work, so this is all i can think of =' (
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copy it to system/apps. Rebooting means hold power button down till a prompt asking if you would like to power down the device comes up. Hit yes. Device is now off. Hold power button again till it starts up. Release power button. It's booting up again....hence the term rebooting.

[Q] Samsung Froyo Keyboard Apk

I'm running Phoenix Unleashed on my Captivate and love it, and while the Gingerbread keyboard is fine, I really miss the predictive text and the functionality of the old Samsung keyboard from Froyo.
Does anyone either know the where I can get the app or the .apk so I can pull it from another source?
I discovered that AxT9IME.apk was what I was looking for, so I uploaded it to my phone. However, it won't install. Can anyone think of a reason why the app won't install or how I can install it? (Before you ask, I have selected the option to allow my phone to install unknown apps.)
sharp1114 said:
I discovered that AxT9IME.apk was what I was looking for, so I uploaded it to my phone. However, it won't install. Can anyone think of a reason why the app won't install or how I can install it? (Before you ask, I have selected the option to allow my phone to install unknown apps.)
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Keyboards are system apps, you don't install. Put the apk into the /system/app folder using ADB or root explorer. You may or may not have to reboot to get it to show.
Caution swyping! Read at your own risk.
cappysw10 said:
Keyboards are system apps, you don't install. Put the apk into the /system/app folder using ADB or root explorer. You may or may not have to reboot to get it to show.
Caution swyping! Read at your own risk.
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If that doesn't work there might be a lib file in /system/lib for the predictive text dictionary also. All I use is swype and thats how it is with that idk about this one for sure though.
I tried both loading the app and lib files. I tried copying them into the rom file and loading the rom, which failed.
I'm just running a different rom. Life as we know it did not cease.
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[REQ] new Google News and Weather app (GenieWidget.APK)

Hi guys, Im trying to get the Google News and Weather app (GenieWidget.APK) from Nexus S, or other newer version, running. I have an older version that does not auto update, so it kinda sucks.
The new version is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13473045
Ive tried dropping both the APK and/or ODEX file via file manager, also rebooting, but the files are not there afterwards. Im rooted and using FileExpert app, which is granted superuser Im told via toast message.
Also tried direct install of the APK, but again no go --> 'Application not installed' error.
Im running the Mosiac III ROM.
Searches have not helped so Id appreciate some help!
You might wan't to try Root Explorer from the market. Its what I used to install the genie widget. It is pretty easy to use. All you have to do is copy it into your system/app folder and there you have it.
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but do i need to delete the old one? Is necessary to change the permissions of the new apk? If yes how?
If the installation is failing you are going to need to adb push the application to your system/app/ folder and then it should work... I am also looking for the new geniewidget.apk (sorry for bumping an old thread).

[Q] How to Uninstall Stock Apps using Root Explorer

Guys, previously i have no problem delete any stock apps using root explorer/fx explorer.
But since i updated to lollipop and install back root explorer, it seems like something has changed.
Previously i just need to go system > app > then it will appear full list of item installed on my phone.
Now when i entering it showing list of folder only, in the folder it just an apk only...
Please help...Thank you
Yeah, its normal, nothing to be stressed about.
You can just delete those folders.
Btw the stock apps are not only in system/apps
But also priv-apps
Hope this helps
Thanks for the suggestion.
But im wondering delete the folder doesnt mean it uninstall the apps right ?
Also, previously unsintall any apk doesnt required reboot, but now it need to reboot only it take affect.

Can't delete Velvet.apk (Google Now) from Stock ROM

Hello. At first, this problem doesn't exist on compiled AOSP ROM, it exists only on original ROM. I'm rooted and "busyboxed". I can't delete this app nor freeze, just nothing. I remember on N5 it was fine. Any idea?
reas0n said:
Hello. At first, this problem doesn't exist on compiled AOSP ROM, it exists only on original ROM. I'm rooted and "busyboxed". I can't delete this app nor freeze, just nothing. I remember on N5 it was fine. Any idea?
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have you tried using a root file explorer, like root explorer, to go to its location and delete its apk(then reboot)?
simms22 said:
have you tried using a root file explorer, like root explorer, to go to its location and delete its apk(then reboot)?
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I tried to delete in Root Explorer, in TWRP, or to turn it off in app settings (and it should work, wtf!). I always got a bootloop after reboot.
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/131233/remove-google-app-velvet-from-android-marshmallow
Try the advice there. If you don't get a bootloop afterward, you'll know why.

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