Can someone make for me a flashable zip to replace the system/app
And system/framework
Folders with another folders from my choice
Cuz I have deodexed them but
I don't have android sdk to push them through abd
Thanks in advance
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Does your device have a custom recovery? Do you know the mount points?
You don't need the full SDK for adb, and depending on what all you are replacing you could do it with a root file explorer or a terminal emulator
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I do have cwm recovery
But what is this mount points ??
Anyway
I think if I changed this files through root explorer or terminal emulator
The phone will freeze in the process
And won't boot again
Cuz while the system is on the android will be running this apps and changing them while the phone is on will cause the phone to stop working before the process finish
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depending on what your flashing could make your phone freeze true but you didnt really explain what your are in need of flashing.
adding a system app wont harm anything, changing the framework-res.apk will, but again i dont have all the info on what your trying to flash so its all a guess
by mount points i mean location of system partition etc, but you can try to bypass this
here is an example of what your updater script should look like (again just guessing being i would need more detail)
Code:
ui_print("Installing Mods..");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
ui_print("Installation complete!");
probably would need to set permissions as well but again would need more info
About the mounting points I can mount it manually through the recovery
I need a zip to replace all the apks and jars in this directory
Maybe wiping the two directories
And placing a new ones
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I want replace everything in the system/app and system/framework directories
I have deodexed everything inside them but I don't have android sdk to push them
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well again, you dont need the whole sdk to have adb, which even for more than just this case its a handy tool to have, and you should have it if your modding androids
The script bellow will wipe /system/app and /system/framework and then drop your files in those place and set their permissions
just create a file called updater-script and put this in there (unix format) and grab an update-binary for your device and put both files in META-INF/com/google/android
then at the same level as META-INF, make a folder called system, in that folder have two more folders, app and framework, place files you want to flash in the proper folders
now zip it all up, sign it (or change sig check in recovery) and flash
Code:
ui_print("Installing Mods..");
ui_print("Deleting first..");
delete_recursive("/system/app");
delete_recursive("/system/framework");
ui_print("Mounting System..");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
ui_print("Extracting Files..");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
ui_print("Setting Permissions..");
set_perm_recursive(0, 0, 0755, 0644, "/system/app");
set_perm_recursive(0, 0, 0755, 0644, "/system/framework");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
ui_print("Installation complete!");
Thanks gona try it and will report back
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It worked thank you very much
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Alright, I'm wanting to modify the theme of my rom (eclipse 2.0.2 to be exact). I'll explain my steps below, but the problem I'm having is when flashing the update.zip from my SD card during BSR, I get "E: There is a syntax error in the update" and nothing happens.
Here's my steps. I'm using APK manager 4.9, trying to modify Eclipse 2.0.2.
1. I've installed APK Manager and it's running fine.
2. I grab "framework-res.apk" from Eclipse /system/framework directory and place it inside APKManager's "place-apk-here-for-modding" dir.
3. I run APKManager and choose option 9 (Decompile APK)
4. Once decompiled, I edit the files inside APKManager's "project" dir.
5. I then run APKManager and choose option 11 ("Compile APK"). This places "unsignedframework-res.apk" in the "place-apk-here-for-modding" dir.
6. I take this new file, rename it to "framework-res.apk" and place it in a zip file, along with the META-INF. Here is my dir structure inside the .zip:
Code:
/META-INF/com/google/android/update-script
/system/framework/framework-res.apk
7. I place the following code inside "update-script"
Code:
show_progress 0.1 0
copy_dir PACKAGE:system SYSTEM:
set_perm_recursive 0 0 0755 0644 SYSTEM:framework
show_progress 0.1 10
8. I then sign the .zip using "Testsign" (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=538020)
9. I now place the newly signed .zip onto my sd card.
10. I reboot my phone into BSR, clear cache/dalvik cache, and attempt to install update from zip.
11. After selecting my .zip and starting the update process, I get the syntax error.
Any ideas? What am I doing wrong?
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UPDATE
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This topic is solved!
To make this even simpler, download Framework Flasher and easily create flashable update.zip files! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21113455
The structure of the files must be like the following:
update.zip/system/framework/framework-res.apk
Store file here
update.zip/META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script
Code:
ui_print("Installing...");
show_progress(0.1, 0);
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
show_progress(0.1, 10);
show_progress(0.2, 0);
show_progress(0.2, 10);
set_perm_recursive(0, 0, 0755, 0644, "/system/framework/framework-res.apk");
ui_print("Done!")
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
update.zip/META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary
You will need to pull this from a ROM or Theme .zip
Thanks!
Would this be better off posted in another Droid x2 forum? Or is this the correct forum? I'm still needing help with this. I just can't seem to get it to work for some reason. Thanks again!
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This is the correct forum. Hopefully one of our fantastic themers decide to poke their head in and answer but to me it sounds like a problem while creating your zip file.
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Not sure if this is your issue but I'm pretty sure there's an update to APK Manager. I'm also playing around with theming and I believe the version I have is 5.
Yeah I definitely think the problem is due to either the zip sign our the update-script file.
As for updating apk manager, I'll try it, but I read somewhere that apk manager has bugs and to stick with 4.9. I did however update apktool.jar to the latest version.
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Don't rename the file in step 6. Do option 12 to sighn the apk. That will create sighnedframework-res. Rename that file and put it in your zip.
I use version 5. Think the option is still 12 to sign the file.
EDIT: Sorry I see step 8 where you sign the apk. I missed that. Never used 4.9 myself.
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hedwig34 said:
Don't rename the file in step 6. Do option 12 to sighn the apk. That will create sighnedframework-res. Rename that file and put it in your zip.
I use version 5. Think the option is still 12 to sign the file.
EDIT: Sorry I see step 8 where you sign the apk. I missed that. Never used 4.9 myself.
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Thanks for that reply. I've since downloaded APKManager v5 and signed the APK like you said. I signed the .zip as well. However, I still ended up getting the syntax error.
After more research, I learned the differences between update-script and updater-script. So, I've converted to use the newer method (updater-script).
Inside my updater-script:
Code:
show_progress(1.000000, 0);
mount("yaffs2", "MTD", "system", "/system");
set_progress(0.200000);
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
set_progress(0.400000);
set_perm(0,0,0644,"/system/framework/framework-res.apk");
set_progress(0.500000);
unmount("/system");
set_progress(0.900000);
ui_print("Update complete. FINALLY");
set_progress(1.000000);
I'm no longer getting the syntax error like before, but now, all I see is the following messages:
Code:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
THEN IT JUST FREEZES. I end up having to remove my battery and reboot my phone.
Why is this so hard for me?
I do believe its your update script it does not look right at all to me but I'm not using same device will have a look later when I get up
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leith51 said:
I do believe its your update script it does not look right at all to me but I'm not using same device will have a look later when I get up
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Well, after even more research, I've learned some more. I've ditched the UPDATE-SCRIPT idea since updater-script is the preferred method of flashing.
In order to run updater-script, you need the "update-binary" files as well. As far as I know, all this file does is interpret the updater-script so it can be read. So I grabbed update-binary from a theme .zip that was posted on these forums and am using that.
Along with that, here is my modified updater-script
Code:
show_progress(0.200000, 10);
ui_print("Installing...");
mount("MTD", "system", "/system");
show_progress(0.500000, 40);
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
show_progress(0.100000, 10);
ui_print("Done!");
unmount("/system");
This code seems to be working, but not 100% yet. I was getting status 6 errors until I converted the newline characters from windows to unix. Now that I've done that, I'm getting Status 7 errors.
So that's where I stand now. With a Status 7 error. Below is my updated .zip structure just for clarification:
Code:
/META-INF/com/google/android/(updater-script and update-binary)
/system/framework/(framework-res.apk)
I'm getting close, but not quite there.
i also am trying to figure this out, i hope you figure it out man
try this script
ui_print("Installing...");
show_progress(0.1, 0);
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
show_progress(0.1, 10);
show_progress(0.2, 0);
show_progress(0.2, 10);
set_perm_recursive(0, 0, 0755, 0644, "/system/framework/framework-res.apk");
ui_print("Done!")
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
if this does not work let me know also like i said i dont have the device so are you you sure its mtd and not emmc ?
leith51 said:
try this script
ui_print("Installing...");
show_progress(0.1, 0);
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
show_progress(0.1, 10);
show_progress(0.2, 0);
show_progress(0.2, 10);
set_perm_recursive(0, 0, 0755, 0644, "/system/framework/framework-res.apk");
ui_print("Done!")
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
if this does not work let me know also like i said i dont have the device so are you you sure its mtd and not emmc ?
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Wow thanks! The busybox method worked flawlessly, no problem.
I'll update my original post in this topic to help whoever is needing help with this. I also created a script that will automate this entire process for you! Check the original post in this topic for all the details.
Thanks to everyone that helped!
Hi community,
Sorry for bumping this old thread but I'm having some issues when trying this stuff, I created the update.zip file but can't flash it.
The error I get with flashboot is
$ fastboot update update.zip
ERROR: could not clear input pipe; result e000404f, ignoring...
ERROR: could not clear output pipe; result e000404f, ignoring....
archive does not contain 'android-info.txt'
error: update package 'update.zip' has no android-info.txt
And
$ adb sideload upload.zip
shows error installation aborted on the device
This is the only thread that I've seen when users are reporting that the operation was successfully accomplished, although my device is different that's why I'm posting here.
Any help or comment is appreciated,
King regards.
Hello XDA people,
I'm trying to make a zip file which can be flashed through CWM. The zip file will include:
Code:
a batch of apps in the /system/app folder
The purpose of this zip is to quick install a bunch of apps after installing a new rom.
I'm guessing that simply drag dropping a bunch of apps inside the system/app zip folder will be enough, right?
The problem is that i don't have a dummy flashable zip file to work with. Can someone please help with this?
ps: i've tried app2zip from market, it doesn't work on s5360
its easy,but system partition have a size limit
i've tried making it but keep getting a "status 0 aborted" error.
What is the system size limit?
Will it help if i delete some big apps from system like maps and swype? I already have almost 50mb free on sys partition.
Can you give me the dummy file to test. preferably both for /data/app and /system/app
broadways said:
Hello XDA people,
I'm trying to make a zip file which can be flashed through CWM. The zip file will include:
Code:
a batch of apps in the /system/app folder
The purpose of this zip is to quick install a bunch of apps after installing a new rom.
I'm guessing that simply drag dropping a bunch of apps inside the system/app zip folder will be enough, right?
The problem is that i don't have a dummy flashable zip file to work with. Can someone please help with this?
ps: i've tried app2zip from market, it doesn't work on s5360
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you need to sign the zip via zip signer (search in themes and apps) and write an updator script (google it)
i dont think size matters much because many rom zips contain only a /system folder
system folder has only 1limitation
the total memory is 222 mb so be carefull about that
your apps should not exceed this size
I got it working... Here is the code for anyone who needs it... found @ META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script file
Code:
ui_print("Partitions mount");
#Properly unmounting to avoid issues
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/data");
#Then mounting
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");
ui_print("System folder application installation");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
ui_print("Unmounting partitions");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/data");
ui_print("Finish");
With this code, anyone can load multiple apps from flash in 5 seconds.
There's another problem. While installing apps @ system/app works fine with the above script, a different script for installing apps @ data/app doesn't work at all. I have created a thread for this issue at the following link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35698853
broadways said:
Hello XDA people,
I'm trying to make a zip file which can be flashed through CWM. The zip file will include:
Code:
a batch of apps in the /system/app folder
The purpose of this zip is to quick install a bunch of apps after installing a new rom.
I'm guessing that simply drag dropping a bunch of apps inside the system/app zip folder will be enough, right?
The problem is that i don't have a dummy flashable zip file to work with. Can someone please help with this?
ps: i've tried app2zip from market, it doesn't work on s5360
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I think its better to make a backup using CWM and restore only data.
copy the zip from my signature (stock deadexed)
its for flashing bunch of apps to our device
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add or delete any apps from app folder..
dont forget to delete framework folder as u not need it..
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I know people talk about this all the time... I found a lot of thread of how to create a flashable zip file.. But every thread has it different than others. So I have tried it several ways and still get errors...
I'm trying to make a flashable zip to push an apk to system/app and I decided to do this to test it out...
This is the update-script I have tested it with
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
delete("/system/app/FlashBarService.apk");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "unmount", "/system");
Ok what I figure is the run_program is to mount system with busybox. Every line i see that it have this on there.. Then Im trying to replace an app from system/app so I put in delete("/system/app/name of app");
then package_extract_dir("system", :/system"); is so recovery can extract and push the zip file
and again run_program to unmount... But recovery is giving me an error status 4
I also deleted that delete line and still got status 4.
Again this is another way I tried it to do it with
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/data");
And this way too
mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p14", "/system");
mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p14", "/data");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "unmount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "unmount", "/data");
And till got status 4.
Inside my xxx.zip I have it set up this way META-INF/com/google/android
And other folder on root system/app
I have a GS3.
Like I said I have followed several threads about this and all looks different and none worked.
I know this is supposed to be the easies thing to do when it comes to android. But I just need to be directed to the right path.
Can somebody with more experience with this help me out?
Status 4 means that you have a syntax error somewhere... (yep, you have a syntax error or you're using notepad or wordpad to edit the files. That's it).
The best guide I ever seen out there is this one, take a look at it.
I use notepad++ to edit any android related files like build.prop. Thanks will look at that
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Anyone?
gypsy214 said:
I use notepad++ to edit any android related files like build.prop. Thanks will look at that
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Yeah. Notepad++ is best for this type of Editing in Windows.
Have you chosen the correct format in settings?
Edit>>EOL Conversions>>UNIX Format
The problem may be that windows use CR(carriage return) while unix(Android) uses LF (line feed) for a new line character.
You can also try to mount the system manually(there is option in CWM for that) & may be leave only the "package_extract_dir("system", "/system");" in the updater script.
Also, post the zip file here, so that problem can be easily identified.
GobletSky31689 said:
Yeah. Notepad++ is best for this type of Editing in Windows.
Have you chosen the correct format in settings?
Edit>>EOL Conversions>>UNIX Format
The problem may be that windows use CR(carriage return) while unix(Android) uses LF (line feed) for a new line character.
You can also try to mount the system manually(there is option in CWM for that) & may be leave only the "package_extract_dir("system", "/system");" in the updater script.
Also, post the zip file here, so that problem can be easily identified.
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Will do.. But it works when I use notepad++ to add ui_print.
Hi all
I have been trying to make a flashable zip for my mod for jb 4.2.2.
I haven't really seen a detailed guide (exact steps) on how to achive this.... most of the threads are for CWM, the op of the thread attaches a sample.zip but its for CWM.
My problem is the update-binary. When I come to flash the file it give an error and quits the install.
My mod is to be written to the system folder.
Where do I get an update-binary file compatible with 4.2.2 if that is what I require.
I am willing to read/learn if there is a guide.
Thanks all
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Hey there mate,
try the following method:
http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/3488-how-to-make-flashable-zip-files-for-cwm-or-twrp/
Thanks for the reply mate. Yeah have read this post but still need to find out about the update binary file.
Again thanks
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I'd recommend finding a flashable zip that already works for TWRP and replacing the contents of it with your mod.
That should work...
You could try this blank TWRP zip I use it for 4.1.2 so not sure if it will work with 4.2.2 as it stands.
If you rename it make sure you don't have any spaces in the naming format all words must be linked with a _ or - or something no gaps
Top work guys thanks alot for ya fast responses will try when I get in
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ag4751 said:
You could try this blank TWRP zip I use it for 4.1.2 so not sure if it will work with 4.2.2 as it stands.
If you rename it make sure you don't have any spaces in the naming format all words must be linked with a _ or - or something no gaps
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i tried the attached file but as it starts its says
E: Error executing updater binary in zip
error flashing zip
this is on the internal memory.
this is the update script im using.... more that likely wrong...
ui_print("Lockscreen Clock Font");
show_progress(0.500000, 0);
ui_print("inspired by Delight CFW Font");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
set_perm_recursive 0 0 0755 0644 SYSTEM:app
unmount("/system");
ui_print("Reboot now!");
show_progress(1.000000, 0);
i took mikep99 advice and edited the script and put my info in
i busybox installed so am now a little stuck
Try with a ';' at the end of the set_perm line..
EDIT. remove the line completely and try.
EDIT2. That line should be:
set_perm_recursive(0, 0, 0755, 0644, "/system");
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mikep99 said:
Try with a ';' at the end of the set_perm line..
EDIT. remove the line completely and try.
EDIT2. That line should be:
set_perm_recursive(0, 0, 0755, 0644, "/system");
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thanks for replying
i just tried the editions to the file and it did install this time but sent me in to boot loop... all restored in 127 seconds.... love TWRP lol just wish my mod would flash.
i am trying to flash the keyguardwidget.apk to the /system/app folder.
the set_perm line has had different values ive notice in other flash files, are mine correct for what im trying to do.
Its just file permissions. that wont cause a boot loop in itself
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i tryed adding a couple of more lines but still boot looped.... after it flashes it says "fix permissions... looks like you are not rooted"
i just dont want to edit someone elses work.
Boooooooom!!!! done it :silly:
For all..... this line DID send me in to boot loop
set_perm_recursive(0, 0, 0755, 0644, "/system");
it should be
set_perm(0, 0, 0644, "X");
were X is the directory in the zip
thanks to all for your help
pug1 said:
Boooooooom!!!! done it :silly:
For all..... this line DID send me in to boot loop
set_perm_recursive(0, 0, 0755, 0644, "/system");
it should be
set_perm(0, 0, 0644, "X");
were X is the directory in the zip
thanks to all for your help
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odd
The only thing I can think is that:
0, is /system, Next 0 is app, And the 644 is to the app itself.
Had to look at another flash file (gs4 keyboard)
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Hello guys! Hope you can help me with this.
I want to include some apps in my rom, but this app CANT be in the normal /system/app I want that they install as usar app every time i flash. It upose -i read it- that i should create a folder called "data" in the Root of my ROM. So i will have 3 folders: /META-INF/ /system/ and /data/
Along with this i have to edit with notepad++ the updater-script in the directory META-INF\com\google\android and add just below the line package_extract_dir("system", "/system"); the following:
format("yaffs2", "MTD", "userdata");
mount("yaffs2", "MTD", "userdata", "/data");
package_extract_dir("data", "/data");
set_perm(1000, 1000, 0771, "/data");
set_perm_recursive(1000, 1000, 0771, 0644, "/data/app");
And save the file. So i just have to put the .apk files in the /data/ and they will appear like *****in' magic every time i flash... But no, is not working .
Where is the error or what is the right wat to do it? Thanks
And yeah, english is not my native language
mauriciognr said:
Hello guys! Hope you can help me with this.
I want to include some apps in my rom, but this app CANT be in the normal /system/app I want that they install as usar app every time i flash. It upose -i read it- that i should create a folder called "data" in the Root of my ROM. So i will have 3 folders: /META-INF/ /system/ and /data/
Along with this i have to edit with notepad++ the updater-script in the directory META-INF\com\google\android and add just below the line package_extract_dir("system", "/system"); the following:
format("yaffs2", "MTD", "userdata");
mount("yaffs2", "MTD", "userdata", "/data");
package_extract_dir("data", "/data");
set_perm(1000, 1000, 0771, "/data");
set_perm_recursive(1000, 1000, 0771, 0644, "/data/app");
And save the file. So i just have to put the .apk files in the /data/ and they will appear like *****in' magic every time i flash... But no, is not working .
Where is the error or what is the right wat to do it? Thanks
And yeah, english is not my native language
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If you want the app to be a system app, have you tried extracting the library files in the .apk? Open the .apk using WinRAR (an .apk is real
y like a .zip file) and open the folder 'lib' (if there is one). The folder within should be called something like 'armv7a' or 'armv6'. If your device is an ARMv6 device (search it up) the app may be incompatible with your device if there is no matching 'armv6' folder. If there is, open the folder and extract the .so file(s) and put them under /system/lib/ on your device, either with a root file browser, or with a .zip via CWM, Anyways, what app are you trying to install
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Codename13 said:
If you want the app to be a system app, have you tried extracting the library files in the .apk? Open the .apk using WinRAR (an .apk is real
y like a .zip file) and open the folder 'lib' (if there is one). The folder within should be called something like 'armv7a' or 'armv6'. If your device is an ARMv6 device (search it up) the app may be incompatible with your device if there is no matching 'armv6' folder. If there is, open the folder and extract the .so file(s) and put them under /system/lib/ on your device, either with a root file browser, or with a .zip via CWM, Anyways, what app are you trying to install
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Thanks for reply, but I already know that and already did it. Due to my phone have REALLY little rom memory. So my dream was to allow some apps to be instaled along with the rom.zip but as a user app. Im sick and tired already have almost a week like 6 hours day making my mod of a rom and now that is ready and sexy i cant "transfer the data folder from de rom.zip to data. Thanks for replay.
Have you looked into dsixda's kitchen? It will load your ROM and add in the bits needed to do what you want. The only downside is it isn't really updated anymore. You could also find a mod that flashes user apps in your phone's respective forum, then open it up and look at the updater-script.
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netwokz said:
Have you looked into dsixda's kitchen? It will load your ROM and add in the bits needed to do what you want. The only downside is it isn't really updated anymore. You could also find a mod that flashes user apps in your phone's respective forum, then open it up and look at the updater-script.
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Now here I am with identical problem. In my case,
A. There is no forum with other mods for the TV Stick I am coding.
B. Dxixda's Kitchen chocked up with the AMLOGIC Kernel and refused to help further.
So here's my problem that, I have been breaking my head on this for a week now.
I have a TV Stick with android ICS 4.0.4, and has "yafss2" format. I have attached the mountpoint info, partition info and my updater script.
I am trying to mount the /Data Partition so that I can copy a test APK to /Data/App folder for now. Eventually I need to copy other stuff like app data to /data/data.
Although edify script requires the format
mount(type, device, mountpoint);
I need to do
mount("yafss2","MTD", "/dev/block/mtdblock7", "/data");
for some reason, otherwise the AMLOGIC Recovery gives error of missing parameter.
Anyway, even after following that format, its not working.
The subsequent "package_extract_dir" operation is not successful and I can see the files are not getting copied.
I'd dearly appreciate any pointers and advice.
may be you should set the permission on the /data instead of on the /system/app in you updater script.
hope this can help....
tepar said:
may be you should set the permission on the /data instead of on the /system/app in you updater script.
hope this can help....
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I should have commented out that statement. I realized it after I posted. No it doesn't really matter anyway. The files didn't get copied to there's no permissions to set.