yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Use adb pull is alot simplier!

For Apps

adb pull /system/app /Deodex_CWM/system/app

For framework:

adb pull /system/framework /Deodex_CWM/system/framework

Now you can go to my computer c:\Deodex_CWM and zip the system folder, then move the zip file to kitchen.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
After run cygwin, in cygwin navigate to kitchen folder then type ./menu to run kitchen.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingpin440:
I'm trying to extract the keyboard, browser and mms themes from a theme chooser theme so I can use them with another theme chooser theme. I tried copying and pushing the apk's after applying the second theme, but they were rethemed by the second theme after rebooting. So do I need to extract the individual png's and xml's of the themed apps I want moved and recompile them with the other theme? I was just wondering if there was a better way before I start digging through all the images.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbc663:
are u by any chance trying to pull the above from the MIUI CM10 theme? just curious, thats what im trying to accomplish. i'd love those apps themed like that on the creamsicle theme.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingpin440:
No, sorry. Just need some apps from Skycore cm10 theme to use on Flow theme.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] custombonsai:
Hi, all! I've got a CDMA, Verizon razr, android version 2.3.6. I will be using a 64 bit Windows 7 pc to root. After much searching and reading first, I find myself a bit confused as to how I go about getting my razr rooted and all customized the way I want.

I successfully rooted my old droid X, and flashed Jrummy's Liberty rom onto it, loved it. I've decided to stick with GB, rather than going to ICS prior to rooting. These are the things I hope to be able to do with my rooted razr:

Use free wifi tether

Change that annoyingly long boot animation

Remove/freeze bloatware apps, like Blockbuster, NFL, etc.

Use Android Overclock, or a similar app

Change the theme of my razr to something spiffy-looking

Cosmetic tweaks such as changing the phone's font, changing the application icons, the battery indicator icon, and being able to assign different colors to the led notification light, such as green for new email, or blue for a missed phone call.

Nothing too fancy or advanced, really. I know I should backup the phone first, then root. Is there a certain method of rooting that would be ideal for me? Also, can I flash a rom after rooting, to change my phone's theme to something cooler than stock? Any recommendations for rooting, or roms?

Any advice is greatly appreciated. I have no problem taking the time to search the forum for the answers first, as per the rules, I'm just kinda stuck, and could use a pointer in the right direction to get me started! Again, much thanks to everyone here at XDA Developers!

-Liz
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
New method.

I have figured out a safer way to install a custom launcher. Your device still needs to be rooted.

1- Download the launcher of your choice from the Play Store.

2- With a file manager of your choice navigate to data/app folder, this will have all the apk's you've downloaded from the Play Store. (the name of the apk will look different ie: nova launcher is named "com.teslacoilsw.launcher.apk" )

3- Move launcher apk to system/app folder install or reboot(the permissions should already be set to rw-r--r-- so no need to change them)

Personally I like using Rom Toolbox Pro/Lite(can be found in play store, i bought the pro version for more options), I have no affiliation but this app is great and you should check it out. It has every different tool for root users you can think of. In the App Manager section if you long press on any app there is an option to "convert to system app", no moving, cut/paste, or installing.

This should help avoid getting some screwed up apk file from an alternate source and messing up your device.

As always try at your own RISK.

I would recommend checking out this thread before messing around with your device:

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1930656
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] WillysJeepMan:
Can you specify which version of Go Launcher you used and where you obtained the apk from?

After having a near-brick experience attempting to install Go Launcher on my original Kindle Fire last year, I'd like to try it with something known to work.

Thanks in advance.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
I just googled go launcher ex apk. Dont think its ok to specify exactly which site i used(3rd maybe..) but I downloaded v3.13.

I completely feel ya, try at your own risk but definitely worked with mine.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] iMJets:
I didn't need to restart but I can confirm go launcher and Nova are working. I'm sure any launcher will
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] robertc88:
Well maybe some of these other launchers are better but all I want is the android look to tell the truth with icons so ADW Launcher EX without rooting is fine by me to get away from the carousel.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Pirub:
Works great. Thank you.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
For me its not even about which launcher is better they all have pros and cons, but i personally like to use my home button. With this process you can set the launcher as default. Not be bounced back to the stock launcher every time you use the home button and have to reload a custom launcher. Too much of a hassle for me and takes away from the experience.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] migjr415:
This method also worked with Go Launcher HD, it looks better then then regular Go Launcher imho.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
It does i agree, but is there a way to hide the notification bar and action bar on hd version?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Melodycd:
I didn't find the way to hide NAV bar. All works perfect with Go launcher HD. I am sure that nobody want to try removing NAV bar, cause it is a high risk of breaking your KFHD. Auto-hide in this case would be great, but i can't understand when NAV bar hides. I suppose it hides when there is in exit button, or return button in running apk. IMHO.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] petes67bird:
How do you change permission on a non rooted device. I downloaded the go launcher hd all v1.17. I tried rebooting and nothing. Can I do this on a stock fire. If so can you provide a step by step. I tried moving the apk to system/apps but says the apk cannot be moved. Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
There is a setting in go launcher ex that allows you to hide nav and notification bars, the little tab is still visible at the bottom or side of screen so you can open them with ease. Gives the tablet a full screen. I love the look of the hd version but would rather have the full screen, wish the would put this option on the hd version
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
you cannot change permissions of system files or anything about them unless the device is rooted. This keeps the average person from screwing up there device.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PhillyFlyer:
Lockscreen?

Guys, have any of you had luck with the lockscreen for GoLauncher? I tried GoLocker and i had to go through the original Amazon Kindle Fire HD lockscreen and then to the GoLauncher Lockscreen. SO, basically, i had two lockscreens going on at once. Is there a fix for this?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] weritos:
klass
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alkemist80:
Happens with the KF 1st gen also but I never bothered with it. Might want to look into the KF 1st gen and see if anyone found a way around it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] probb:
I did step by step like you, but after restarted my KFHD freezing at KF logo, please help me to fix it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PhillyFlyer:
First question, did you install this app in the /system/app folder, AFTER you placed it in there? You must install the launcher after it is placed and permissions are changed. It appears you may have a soft brick if that KFHD isnt booting at all.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] probb:
yup, i copied it to /system/app folder,changed permission then installed from there,but when i restarted my KF, it just stop at logo kindle fire.so have any way to fix it?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PhillyFlyer:
WELP! That doesn't seem like a great scenario to be in. If this was me, I would connect it to my PC and pray that while you're stuck in that logo limbo it would still give you connectivity. I would then go into the /system/app through your PC (on your KFHD directory) and physically remove the launcher files. Then try a restart.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] probb:
when i plug usb cable, it install adb driver.in manager device, the pc recognize KFHD but no connection.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PhillyFlyer:
Okay, well I would venture to say that you have pretty much done some type of soft brick. So, if there is really no fix to this - and you are still within your return date at whatever store you got it - you could probably pass it off as "it did this when I opened it". Sucks, but this device has not truly been explored enough to have a systematic way for you to recover the original Kindle software.

It doesn't matter at this point what you did wrong - I just can't understand what you did wrong - unless the launcher apk was bad or was an incorrect file type. I dont really know, and again, at this point it is too late.

I would do some more research, even though there aren't many examples yet I am sure, and/or consider returning it.

Sorry I could not offer more help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
I don't know if this will work but hold the power button and both vol Up and down until you see the kindle fire logo then release power button and continue to hold vol buttons until it boots should take as long as a normal boot. This should disable or clear data any non amazon apps and boot into safe mode. If that works then you should be able to get in and remove the apk.

After that try and find a different version of the apk. Or there could be any number of apps reacting badly with the launcher. Do you have a lot of apps installed? Also don't install the apk after you move and change permissions just re boot.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] probb:
not work with me, hix seem we have no way to fix it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] juneszh:
amazing ! thx share!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Aali1011:
Thank you sir for this got Apex Launcher Pro working without issue.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
New method.

I have figured out a safer way to install a custom launcher. Your device still needs to be rooted.

1- Download the launcher of your choice from the Play Store.

2- With a file manager of your choice navigate to data/app folder, this will have all the apk's you've downloaded from the Play Store. (the name of the apk will look different ie: nova launcher is named "com.teslacoilsw.launcher.apk" )

3- Move launcher apk to system/app folder install or reboot(the permissions should already be set to rw-r--r-- so no need to change them)

Personally I like using Rom Toolbox Pro/Lite(can be found in play store, i bought the pro version for more options), I have no affiliation but this app is great and you should check it out. It has every different tool for root users you can think of. In the App Manager section if you long press on any app there is an option to "convert to system app", no moving, cut/paste, or installing.

This should help avoid getting some screwed up apk file from an alternate source and messing up your device.

As always try at your own RISK.

I would recommend checking out this thread before messing around with your device:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1930656
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] jgskin:
Kindle Books

Does anyone knows if the launcher gonna work with the apps to read samples, buy and borrow books?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
From what ive seen no one has figured out how to do this from the custom launcher. I just keep a launcher.apk icon(in app drawer like all the other apps) in my dock so i quickly switch to the stock launcher. Then to get back to the custom launcher i just use the home button. Pretty easy, just an extra tap on the screen to get to my books

I prefer play books, ive noticed on the kindle stock reader, depending on the text size, it will be missing some text between page turns
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] jgskin:
Th for the reply, @onemeila.

Btw, go launcher worked. I've installed and un installed without any trouble.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] tipzilla:
I found the APK here for Go Launcher Ex. I installed to system/app and it works great. Restarted and it works like a charm.

http://www.papktop.com/go-launcher-ex-3-17.html
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Demon520:
Works great. Thank you. :victory:
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] dank101:
Thanks it worked
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PMcHargue:
I'm confirming this also. The version listed, 3.1.7, works well with rooted Kindle Fire after it is side-loaded as described in the earlier post. The 'Home' button takes you back to the 'Go Launcher', and it looks way, way better than Amazon's POS launcher the Kindle Fire came with.

Way to go, dev community! :good:
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] CarlosDMB:
indiferent mesepo

I can as well vouch for this .apk Sideload it, moved to system/app > installed and it was good to go.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Toxification:
does adw launcher work off the google play market?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] CarlosDMB:
I bought it, tried it and it started to give me issues like keeping the portrait mode screen size when on landscape and making my notifications bar dissapear, I had to do a factory restore to get rid of that (hopefully I got rid of it)

In my personal expirience I wouldnt recommend it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Toxification:
does the method work for all launchers?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
All of them I've tried which has been apex, nova , adw, go launcher ex, and go launcher hd. I would venture to say anyone will work.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] shadow_lonely:
Which is font deafault

Hello, I want to change deafault font of Kindle Fire HD, but I don't know exactly it's name in folder font! Thanks! Can you help me, please?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PMcHargue:
I tried installing the Apex launcher from the GooglePlay store, but it wouldn't work. No icon to start it, or anything. Do I need to side-load it in order to get it to install & work properly? I am rooted, and I'm using the 'go launcher' just now.

Anyway, I like the Apex launcher better, and would appreciate some guidance on how you got it to work on your KF.

TIA;

Patrick

Also, if I need to side-load it, do you know where I can pick up the APK for it?

---------- Post added 28th October 2012 at 12:09 AM ---------- Previous post was 27th October 2012 at 11:40 PM ----------

Emily Litela: Nevermind!

Got the Apex launcher APK. Side-loaded the APK into /System/Apps/, and changed permissions. Rebooted, and now APEX is working. Question now is, how do get rid of 'Go Launcher'?

TIA;

Patrick
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
To get rid of Go launcher just go into the system\app folder and uninstall or delete the apk. You will want to go to your \sdcard\ folder and also delete any folders that were a part of go launcher. You don't need to but there is no point taking up space.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PMcHargue:
Thanks for writing. I looked for the 'Go Launcher EX' APK in /system/app/ folder, but didn't see it. While I was not able to un-install it using 'Settings | Application', I was able to un-install it by going to the Google Play store, clicking over to the 'Go Luancher EX' listing there, and using the un-install available through the play store.

Weird.

Anyway, much happier with the Apex Launcher.

I've used a suggestion located elsewhere to try an turn of OTA updates to this device. I hope that works, and I can just keep the setup I have running now.

Pat
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
Just for future reference when you download an app from the play store it will be placed in the /data/app folder. As for any launcher you have to move it from there to /system/app folder and change permissions before an icon will show up or you can use it. Also i've explained this before but incase you missed it the name of the apk will look different ie:Apex will look like com.anddoes.launcher.apk.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PMcHargue:
I figured that I just had the wrong name. Thanks for the location information.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] storino03:
I can't get adw launcher ex to work. I put it in system/apps, and already have permissions changed, but when I reboot select default launcher, etc., it says ADWLauncher EX has stopped. Press okay to continue but it keeps looping there. Anyway to get back to the default launcher or uninstall this one?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
Does your device show up in adb? If so you can uninstall using adb.

adb shell

su

mount -o remount,rw -t rfs /dev/stl5 /system

rm -r /system/app/[AppName].apk

mount -o remount,ro -t rfs /dev/stl5 /system

If you need to look up the name of the apk:

cd /system/app

ls *.apk

http://www.careace.net/2010/05/12/ho...s-through-adb/
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Wilson157:
I have the same problem. When i reboot i get the 'kindle is upgrading' then ADWLauncher or APEX Launcher will not work. I have to reinstall the launcher everytime i boot up :(

KindleFire HD (UK) running software v.7.2.1_user2040020
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Wilson157:
working fine with Go Launcher :o)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ayaxxa:
I have installed the Go Launcher HD and everything works as it should, except one thing - with go launcher, i can't find a way to read amazon ebooks. The Kindle App (with the boy and the tree) is in the app drawer, but when i tap to start it, nothing happens. Same with apex launcher. So how can i call my amazon ebooks with go launcher?

Tom
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
Haven't been able to figure that one out yet. Has something to do with the kindle apk that is preloaded on the device won't start up outside the stock launcher, probably because it is integrated into the system.

I heard of one person saying they were able to get it working by renaming the .apk to .bat then installing it from the play store. I couldn't get it to work but maybe I missed something.

There is an app icon for the stock launcher so what I do is just keep that in my dock and use it to get to the stock launcher, then use the reading app from there. Only one more button to push.

One thing I did notice though is that once you start the kindle app from the stock launcher if you use the home key instead of backing out and closing the app then it will work in custom launcher as long as the app is running.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] :
In the app drawer youll find an icon called home, select this and the normal Kindle Launcher will appear, you can then go to the kindle book app.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] macravin:
Does anyone know where the favorites are stored in the system? I figured out that the favorites bar uses amazon's original launcher. If we could somehow manage to get the kindle app in there, it might launch without the extra steps.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ayaxxa:
Even within Titanium Backup, started in the stock launcher, the kindle app refuses to start up :(
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alan sh:
I assume you use ADB to set the file permissions. Correct?

Is there a way to do it on the KFHD itself?

ALan
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] dedpossum:
confirmed

works fine thanks a bunch.

---------- Post added at 10:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:09 PM ----------

yes. i did a search for go launcher apk. downloaded 3.something. I cut it from downloads and moved it to system /apps THEN i went properties and changed the permission

hope that helps
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] esox_hu:
Perfect solution worked flawlessly. Thx for that.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Hinzman420:
Go locker works to

-+
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ayaxxa:
Do you have a link to the kindle.apk you are using? I'like to see if i have the same problem.

Sent from my rooted Kindle Fire HD
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] gpauk:
Hi, all...

Any had any luck with launchers on a non rooted device? I don't care if it goes back to the carousel with the home button, just want a decent way to organise my apps. It's crazy that amazon don't have anything for that!

I tried adw launcher ex, installs ok -- but as soon as you launch it, it self closes.

go launcher HD installs but there's no way to open it...

Any advice appreciated!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Hinzman420:
Ive added the live wallpaper picker and it works great, but has anyone figgured out how to save an image as background?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] gpauk:
I tried version 1.3.3.7 adw launcer ex, it just closes after install...
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Hinzman420:
http://www.papktop.com/wp-content/plugins/download-monitor/download.php?id=3608

heres the apk for the adw launcher apk that i used
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] gpauk:
Thanks -- I'll try that!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Hinzman420:
Let me know how it works

---------- Post added at 06:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:46 AM ----------

I installed go locker the same way i installed go launcher and the only time i get kindle lockscreen is at boot. After i unlock the kindle lockscreen once i dont have to any more it uses go locker from then on.

---------- Post added at 06:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:14 AM ----------

Heres the link http://dl.apktops.com/app/201211/Kindle_3_7_1_8.apk
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ayaxxa:
When i try to install that (Kindle apk), it says that i will replace a system app and run into problems. Does the stock kindle app still work on your kfhd when you have installed the one you sideloaded?

Sent from my rooted Kindle Fire HD
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Hinzman420:
Yes the stock one still works if you use the kf launcher. When it asks if you want to replace a system app i said ok and it installed fine on mine. Are you rooted because none of this will work if your not rooted.

Sent from my Rooted Kindle HD 7"
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] gpauk:
v1.3.3.1 works a treat! So many thanks for that!!

Apologies for the delay in getting back to you...

Cheers!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Hinzman420:
Your welcome i know it bothered me haveing to go the kf launcher to read books. I love the kindle but hate the operating system.

Sent from my Rooted Kindle HD 7"
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ayaxxa:
Are you speaking of the Kindle App v1.3.3.1 or Go launcher v1.3.3.1? :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] gpauk:
Neither -- adw launcher 1.3.3.1!!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Hinzman420:
sorry bout that still trying to figure out how to use this xda app for some reason it puts all my posts right together. Thats great that the adw launcher worked for you. I know theres alot of people that dont want to root.

Sent from my Rooted Kindle HD 7"
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] WillysJeepMan:
I'm using ADW Launcher EX on my non-rooted KFHD. If you are having difficulties, try a different version. I don't have my KFHD handy but when I do, I'll post the version # of what I'm using.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] inmyrem:
I've been trying to set up Go Launcher HD for the past few days now and this right here was what I needed. Thank you! Oh and Rom Toolbox Pro, awesome little utility. :good:
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] CongoSack:
go launcher makes the kindle fire hd a whole new device
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] mrcpu:
I got Go launcher HD working on my 8.9, it seems fine. Couple minor issues, the kindle book reader app won't open from go launcher, but if I launch the amazon home and then go to books, it works fine.

So I make my home button go back to Go launcher, add a home button to go launcher to get back to amazon-land, and a favorite to go launcher in the Amazon home launcher, and it's trivial to switch back and forth...

Next stop, google play.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ayaxxa:
There's a seperate thread about the issue concerning the kindle-app, just in case you don't want to see the stock-launcher anymore :)

Sent from my rooted Kindle Fire HD