[Q] Lost system files - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I was running on my Samsung Galaxy s3(clean rooted) ICS and following system update notification downloaded and updated to JellyBean.
After updating I opened Titanium Backup and realized the following Apps were striken through (uninstalled):
1. AllShare Controller 1.0
2. com.sec.android.killbackground 1.0
3. Download Manager 4.0.4 – I9300BUBLG3
4. DRM Protected Content Storage 4.0.4 – I9300BUBLG3
5. Gallery 1.0.19
6. Media Storage 4.0.4 – I9300BUBLG3
7. Share App 1.0
I have 2 backups each and tried to RESTORE ... however restore process starts but never ends ?!?
Missing No.3 does force close Google Play Store immediately when I open it.
Missing No.6 gives me errors with my SD card access.
PLEASE HELP me how to restore them ? I tried Factory restore, but all those Apps are still showing NOT Installed and prevent my system from normally working !
Is there any way to re-install all system files ?

you are trying to restore ics system files to a jb. Rom.........why?!

Wipe your phone and start again never install system apps via TB .
jje

Those files listed are missing !
Do not know how to re-install them again ?>
After Factory Reset they ARE STILL MISSING ?

Google Store closes immediately
slaphead20 said:
you are trying to restore ics system files to a jb. Rom.........why?!
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Because I assumed this is the reason my Google Store closes immediately when I attempt to open it ... and all the time the message "Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped" persists ?
My Gallery is missing in apps too ? But how is possible not having Gallery app ?
Maybe you are right ... probably the update to JB uninstalled those as incompatible ?
Is it possible to be the wrong version of ODIN (3v1.85) I used to root the phone after JB update ?

drreaman said:
Those files listed are missing !
Do not know how to re-install them again ?>
After Factory Reset they ARE STILL MISSING ?
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thats because as already mentioned for JB they were removed and arent needed. They are part of ICS operating system. Trying to reinstall them into JB is a bit like trying to load part of windows 98 into windows 7 there just gonna cause problems.
it might be possible your installation went faulty try downloading the official rom version your on now from sammobile.com and reflash with odin and do a Wipe data/cache in recovery.

just do a clean install with Odin, re root, and only install user apps, you can restore call and sms logs using the .xml methods in titanium

SwiftSmoke said:
thats because as already mentioned for JB they were removed and arent needed. They are part of ICS operating system. Trying to reinstall them into JB is a bit like trying to load part of windows 98 into windows 7 there just gonna cause problems.
it might be possible your installation went faulty try downloading the official rom version your on now from sammobile.com and reflash with odin and do a Wipe data/cache in recovery.
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I Factory reset already twice ... interesting why it doesn't fix the problem ? Still same issues with that process stopping and no Gallery and no Google Play access !
Probably downloading and reinstalling the whole JB update would help ?

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[Q] Android Market force close

Hi to everyone,
Sorry for repeating the thread, but I haven't find solution for my problem.
Each time I start Android Market it force close. I tried Android Market v2.2.6, v2.3.6, v3.0.27. I tired to open new gmail account, factory reset, remove SD card, restart, use ZipSigner... and still the same.
Could someone help me?
I have rooted Samsung Galaxy S2, Android Gingerbread v2.3.3, kernel XWKE7.
Best regards!
Wipe phone flash stock firmware via Odin is what i would do .
jje
Also try fixing permissions in CWM that works a lot of the time for FC issues.
Custom rom or theme?
Try cleaning the cache and darlvik cache
Update to a newer stock or custom rom.
Make sure your kernel matches your rom.
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SGS 2......?
jonny68 said:
Also try fixing permissions in CWM that works a lot of the time for FC issues.
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Thanks for reply. Can you explain me how to fix permissions in CWM?
Use (fix permission) available on market
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veyka said:
Custom rom or theme?
Try cleaning the cache and darlvik cache
Update to a newer stock or custom rom.
Make sure your kernel matches your rom.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App
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Thank you for reply. I have already tried with cleaning the cache in Applications/Manage applications, but I don't know where is darlvik cache, how to clean that?
I attached picture of kernel and rom version, I dont know are they maching or not?
lajavi said:
Thanks for reply. Can you explain me how to fix permissions in CWM?
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Reboot into clockwordmod, advanced, fix permissions, reboot.
Fixing permissions usually (not all the time) does work, other than that i would do a full wipe and start afresh.
jack13580 said:
Use (fix permission) available on market
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
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I have problem with opening the market, so I can't download "fix permission".
Problem solved.
Hi to everyone,
I made official update of my ROM (according to product code seems that it is now for my country) and got pre installed Android Market that is working.
Everything is fine now.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Best regards!
Hello,
I'm a noob and in need of desperate help. I recently flashed my SGS2 with CM 7.1 I installed all the Gapps and at first it all ran fine. But now the Market keeps on force closing on me with the errors:
com.android.vending has stopped unexpectedly please try again
android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly.
I am unable to install/download any apps that I desperately need.
Steps taken:
clear Cache and data
flashed Gapps
Try selecting Language to English (Canada)
downloaded another Marketplace.apk
I am stumped and I don't know what else I can do.
Updating to a newer stock or custom rom will do it for sure
Hey Guys,
i have the following same problem:
Phone: i9001
ROm: MIUI Framework GFAN LUffy ROm
Kernel: [email protected]
XXKPK 2.3.6
Everything is working fine except the market.
The ROM comes without googleMarket.
Ive installed the market via *.apk 3.*.15
Everytime i start the app it loads...after couple seconds, Force Close.
I ve reinstalled the ROm etc,
Wiped Data, Rooted, Wipe Cache , fixed permission, Wiped dalvik cache, reinstalled the market...
Same again...Force Close..
I uninstalled the market via Root Uninstaller,
then reinstalled,
started the app....after a while it loaded the screen of the market, i saw the homescreen of the market. Then i tried to download something "whattsapp" whatever....., same again, FC...
Anybody who has experiences with this issue?
ForceCloses at market?
Thanks
Like Markoldfield said, updating to a stock or newer custom rom will solve it.
had the same issue yesterday after the russian email update mess, the only thing that worked for me was restoring an old version of market with TI
I think i know the answer since i had the same problem that i removed the download app and the download provider
so you get them back or reflash the rom
I'm a noob and in need of desperate help. I recently flashed my SGS2 with CM 7.1 I installed all the Gapps and at first it all ran fine. But now the Market keeps on force closing on me with the errors:
com.android.vending has stopped unexpectedly please try again
android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly.
I am unable to install/download any apps that I desperately need.
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Hi there,
Is anyone still encountering FC/not dowloading apps for Playstore or market, it might also be the cause of new partition or something like that , you can try this option freely..
1. check if cache folder has "download" folder inside it, if it no download folder then create one inside /cache, e.g. mkdir /cache/download.
2. then chmod the /cache folder to 777, also make sure the com.android.vending folder is present inside /data/data/ folder.
3. You can achive it through shell terminal.
Hope this helps you guys fix the FC(Force close or not downloading apps on playstore or market).
Hit thanks if it helps.
Thanks
~imon

Help! Problems after flashed XXFLB

I have an international version of the GS3 (i9300) that I purchased in the U.S. I didn’t get an OTA update for the latest firmware so I manually flashed XXFLB via ODIN. After the flash, I noticed that everytime I restart the phone, it says “Android is upgrading”. Also, a few apps I installed before the flash stopped working so I uninstalled them (for example, Speedtest.net). The problem is, now I tried to reinstall them from google play, it always gives me an error message “Insufficient storage space available”. I also tried install the apk and also failed.
I’ve poked around to find solutions for this issue but almost all of them says move/uninstall apps to make space, but I have more than 5GB of space available and it only happens to apps that I have previously installed.
I hope I can find some answers here, thanks a lot!
I noticed "Android is upgrading" stuff in my XXLF5 firmware. I also will be interested for an answer.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
No idea for the "android is upgrading" thing (never have this...)
For your apps, they must have left some files on your phone when you uninstalled them
If you are rooted:
-open root explorer (or similar app)
-check /data/app and /system/app for files from your uninstalled apps
-reboot in recovery
-wipe cache and dalvik cache
-restart your phone
-try to reinstall the app from google store
if you are not rooted:
-reboot in recovery
-factory reset
-restart
The steps for non rooted phone will make you loose all your apps and data
Heh, remove any *.odex files from /data/app. You'll probably realise that you'll need to run a certain program again afterwards...
qwerty12 said:
Heh, remove any *.odex files from /data/app. You'll probably realise that you'll need to run a certain program again afterwards...
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This one works, thank you!

Factory Reset Doesnt restore apps

Have a problem with my TFP, downloaded and updated to JB using this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909819
Tried getting rid of some bloatware however i obviously deleted something important as now on play store i constantly get Server error on open. Have tried the usual fix's on here of uninstalling clearing data re installing etc all to know avail.
So i tried doing a factory reset however it did not install anything i had removed, I then tried downgrading which didn't work either, so in short have i lost google play forever, does anyone have a base JB i can use to re install everything.
Please help been tinkering for hours now to no avail.
Interestingly cant use GMAIL app either.
wesley.neary said:
Have a problem with my TFP, downloaded and updated to JB using this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909819
Tried getting rid of some bloatware however i obviously deleted something important as now on play store i constantly get Server error on open. Have tried the usual fix's on here of uninstalling clearing data re installing etc all to know avail.
So i tried doing a factory reset however it did not install anything i had removed, I then tried downgrading which didn't work either, so in short have i lost google play forever, does anyone have a base JB i can use to re install everything.
Please help been tinkering for hours now to no avail.
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You don't say if you are unlocked and have a recovery?
Doing a factory reset will not bring back deleted apps as it only wipes the cache etc.
Re installing should have brought them apps back but I don't know how you are tying to re install.. Can you give a little bit more information on what I have asked please.
flumpster said:
You don't say if you are unlocked and have a recovery?
Doing a factory reset will not bring back deleted apps as it only wipes the cache etc.
Re installing should have brought them apps back but I don't know how you are tying to re install.. Can you give a little bit more information on what I have asked please.
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Hi There Have rooted device but other than that everything is stock. Sorry cant really provide much more info than that just used the steps in the guide quoted above.
When i say reinstall i mean starting a fresh from the beginning of the guide listed above. Have found out i am missing the google services framework.APK as well anyone know where i can get a copy thats on the TFP, i have downloaded a few but the install fails every time i try, would these be device specific?
wesley.neary said:
Hi There Have rooted device but other than that everything is stock. Sorry cant really provide much more info than that just used the steps in the guide quoted above.
When i say reinstall i mean starting a fresh from the beginning of the guide listed above. Have found out i am missing the google services framework.APK as well anyone know where i can get a copy thats on the TFP, i have downloaded a few but the install fails every time i try, would these be device specific?
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You will not be able to just install it. You will have to copy it into system/app folder using a file manager that has root support like es file explorer or root explorer.
Here is the file from the new JB update.
flumpster said:
You will not be able to just install it. You will have to copy it into system/app folder using a file manager that has root support like es file explorer or root explorer.
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Have done although it appears to still be in a zip form rather than appearing like the normal green android icon for an apk it has a blue sdcard with a redfile behind any ideas?
wesley.neary said:
Have done although it appears to still be in a zip form rather than appearing like the normal green android icon for an apk it has a blue sdcard with a redfile behind any ideas?
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Copy the one I posted above into the system/app folder and give it permission rw-r--r-- and then restart the tablet to let it create the cache file.. See if that works.
flumpster said:
Copy the one I posted above into the system/app folder and give it permission rw-r--r-- and then restart the tablet to let it create the cache file.. See if that works.
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Many Thanks some progress, now have google framework running however everytime i start play store i get a force close?
wesley.neary said:
Many Thanks some progress, now have google framework running however everytime i start play store i get a force close?
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I'm really not sure what you deleted all together but try this.
GO to settings-apps and go to "all"
Scroll down to Google play services and google play store and force stop both and clear data and cache for both.
flumpster said:
I'm really not sure what you deleted all together but try this.
GO to settings-apps and go to "all"
Scroll down to Google play services and google play store and force stop both and clear data and cache for both.
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Tried and still getting force closes does any one know of a way to start a fresh and do the jb update from scratch and install all apps fresh.
Many thanks
wesley.neary said:
Tried and still getting force closes does any one know of a way to start a fresh and do the jb update from scratch and install all apps fresh.
Many thanks
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Any reason why you can't unlock the device and install a recovery so you can install custom roms? or are you trying to keep your warranty intact ?
I'm also not sure why you can't just do part 3 of the instructions you followed in the original post to put jellybean back on again. ( then again you have edited so many files this might not be advisable.)
flumpster said:
Any reason why you can't unlock the device and install a recovery so you can install custom roms? or are you trying to keep your warranty intact ?
I'm also not sure why you can't just do part 3 of the instructions you followed in the original post to put jellybean back on again. ( then again you have edited so many files this might not be advisable.)
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As you said i am trying to keep warranty in place at the moment, i thought that following section three would work as well as i only accidentally changed the files from the system when i had installed but every time i have tried it doesnt reinstall the apks that were removed.

Can't get modded google play to install.. Tried everything

I think I've tried everything to install the modded version of google play.
-Opening the .apk directly in file browser gives me an immediate fail or a "free some more space" warning (I have the 32gb One and huge amounts of space)
-Running through lucky patcher doesn't do anything. It just completes and there's no change. I've run it patched to android, unpatched to android, no difference.
-Running "install cracked google play" app immediately restarts the phone, no change.
-Flashing a .zip file does nothing.
-Factory reset, install everything from scratch, reboot, no change.
-Remove google play store through manual uninstall, reboot, comes back to 3.10.9 on reboot
Even if I replace Phonesky.apk in system directory with a modded version, it STILL reverts back to 3.10.9 on a reboot. I've tried so many different versions, nothing makes any difference.
Seriously need some help from the experts. I'm running jelly bean 4.2 on AT&T.
Just download lucky patcher tap the toolbox icon, bottom left, and choose install modded Google play. That worked for me.
lixiangxxy said:
I think I've tried everything to install the modded version of google play.
-Opening the .apk directly in file browser gives me an immediate fail or a "free some more space" warning (I have the 32gb One and huge amounts of space)
-Running through lucky patcher doesn't do anything. It just completes and there's no change. I've run it patched to android, unpatched to android, no difference.
-Running "install cracked google play" app immediately restarts the phone, no change.
-Flashing a .zip file does nothing.
-Factory reset, install everything from scratch, reboot, no change.
-Remove google play store through manual uninstall, reboot, comes back to 3.10.9 on reboot
Even if I replace Phonesky.apk in system directory with a modded version, it STILL reverts back to 3.10.9 on a reboot. I've tried so many different versions, nothing makes any difference.
Seriously need some help from the experts. I'm running jelly bean 4.2 on AT&T.
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need more info what rom are you running but it sounds like system write protection is on flash a unsecure kernel that will fix your problem here is one just make sure you download the right one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2233665
jerrycoffman45 is right. You should post your rom and kernel to get further help http://1.1.1.2/bmi/forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/wink.gif
lixiangxxy said:
I think I've tried everything to install the modded version of google play.
-Opening the .apk directly in file browser gives me an immediate fail or a "free some more space" warning (I have the 32gb One and huge amounts of space)
-Running through lucky patcher doesn't do anything. It just completes and there's no change. I've run it patched to android, unpatched to android, no difference.
-Running "install cracked google play" app immediately restarts the phone, no change.
-Flashing a .zip file does nothing.
-Factory reset, install everything from scratch, reboot, no change.
-Remove google play store through manual uninstall, reboot, comes back to 3.10.9 on reboot
Even if I replace Phonesky.apk in system directory with a modded version, it STILL reverts back to 3.10.9 on a reboot. I've tried so many different versions, nothing makes any difference.
Seriously need some help from the experts. I'm running jelly bean 4.2 on AT&T.
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Try putting the apk into systems/app directory manually. Then reboot. (Also move the original google playstore app somewhere else to avoid any interference)
I too need some help!!!
I too have the same problem... ?. Can u experts help me...
Mobile : micromax a102
My keneral version is 3.4.67
Running android 4.4.2
The same problem with me
Samsung galaxy tab 4 10.1, kitkat 4.4.2, kernel version: 3.4.0-2415958
old post, but i know a fix (for me)
it wasn't working for me either. what i did to fix mine is i selected "switches" and hit restore to default. It downloaded after that.
barbee33 said:
it wasn't working for me either. what i did to fix mine is i selected "switches" and hit restore to default. It downloaded after that.
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Yes! You are the man, finally a working solutions. Thanks. :good:
barbee33 said:
it wasn't working for me either. what i did to fix mine is i selected "switches" and hit restore to default. It downloaded after that.
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What does this mean? having same issue... HTC One Android V 5.0.2
Everytime i try to move something manually or use luckypatcher to install as system app the program in its entirety wipes on reboot. The same happens when manually relocating. Been hearing this is an HTC problem with no fix?
barbee33 said:
it wasn't working for me either. what i did to fix mine is i selected "switches" and hit restore to default. It downloaded after that.
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what is "switches"? more detail please

Google Play problem

Since I've changed my file system from ext4 to F2FS,Google Play can't install apps unless I swipe the app and reopen Google Play.I even tried to do a clean install of the ROM but without success.Even tried to clear data/cache of google services,google play app,downloads app and download manager.Can this be related to the file system format?
K3nSter said:
Since I've changed my file system from ext4 to F2FS,Google Play can't install apps unless I swipe the app and reopen Google Play.I even tried to do a clean install of the ROM but without success.Even tried to clear data/cache of google services,google play app,downloads app and download manager.Can this be related to the file system format?
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Just flash different gapps.
Aman Amrit said:
Just flash different gapps.
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Tried 2 versions without success
K3nSter said:
I even tried to do a clean install of the ROM but without success.
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Hello... I quoted you there because I wanted to ask... What do you mean there? You were unable to install a stock rom? If yes then it is very possible that your file structure may by corrupt.
Also... By which method did you try to install the "clean" rom? If you just tried to flash a clean rom, say from recovery, chances are the installation would fail. You must either use SP flashtool, Odin or other similar programs to get a clean installation and correct filesystem structure...
Don't really know what else to say for the moment, please share a little more info if you wish.
(ps. how about other application installations, not originating from google store? Do they install, or are they giving you a hard time also???)
r&xp said:
Hello... I quoted you there because I wanted to ask... What do you mean there? You were unable to install a stock rom? If yes then it is very possible that your file structure may by corrupt.
Also... By which method did you try to install the "clean" rom? If you just tried to flash a clean rom, say from recovery, chances are the installation would fail. You must either use SP flashtool, Odin or other similar programs to get a clean installation and correct filesystem structure...
Don't really know what else to say for the moment, please share a little more info if you wish.
(ps. how about other application installations, not originating from google store? Do they install, or are they giving you a hard time also???)
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Hi.LOS 14.1 ROM stock kernel. It was installed through TWRP after wiping everything.Firstly I thought that since F2FS is a log based file system,my cache may be full but that was not the case . It's odd that on the first boot,I have no problems installing from the store but after 1 reboot, the bug occurs. And the applications that are not originating from the store,I have no problems installing them.I have Adaway and this time I thought if I install it and modify my hosts file,it will cause the problem but that wasn't the case either.
K3nSter said:
Hi.LOS 14.1 ROM stock kernel. It was installed through TWRP after wiping everything.Firstly I thought that since F2FS is a log based file system,my cache may be full but that was not the case . It's odd that on the first boot,I have no problems installing from the store but after 1 reboot, the bug occurs. And the applications that are not originating from the store,I have no problems installing them.I have Adaway and this time I thought if I install it and modify my hosts file,it will cause the problem but that wasn't the case either.
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Hm...
Perhaps try and download and install latest (for your appropriate android version) google play store as apk???

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