Sunday 7 August 2016

How to install user apps as Android system apps

Part of the benefits of having an Android device is being able to install an app on it. Installing is as simple as one, two, three; just search for your desired app on the Google Play Store and hit the Install button. Though installing apps is easy, they can be installed as either user apps or system apps.
User apps are installed in the typical way via the Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore, third-party markets, or sideloading. In contrast, system apps are apps pre-installed in the phone’s system partition with your ROM and typically, Android device users don’t have the access to the system partition. This means that, ordinarily, users cannot directly install apps to or uninstall from the system partition.
You can install user apps as system apps by using such apps as Titanium Backup, but you have to go for the paid version of the app to be able to enjoy such feature. However, there are other methods to install user apps as system apps without paying fees.  Check out this guide for methods of installing ordinary user apps as system apps.

Warning

  • The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
  • Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
  • Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

  • A rooted Android device. If you haven’t rooted your Android device yet, you can check outour list of the rooting methods we’ve covered.
  • Enable USB debugging on your Android device. On most Android devices, you can find USB Debugging in Settings > Applications > Development.
  • Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • Maintain a battery charge of 70% or more to make sure that you have sufficient power for the entire procedure.

Installing a System App with ES File Explorer

For this method, you will need root access and the ES File Explorer app. You can download this app free from the Google Play Store.
  1. Configure ES File Explorer by doing the following steps:
    1. Launch ES File Explorer.
    2. Select Menu and choose Settings.
    3. Under Settings, enable the options for Up to root and Root Explorer. A message will appear, requiring you to confirm your action. You will also need to confirm Superuser access.
    4. Enable Mount File System.
    5. Go back to the app’s main menu.
  2. Get a copy of the APK (Android Package) of the app that you want to save as a system file by doing the following steps (skip to step 3 if you already have the app’s APK file):
    1. Install an app from the Google Play Store. For this guide, we will be using the app BioRhythms as an example.
    2. Launch ES File Explorer and navigate to /data/app.
    3. Locate the APK file that you want to install as a system app. If you don’t know the APK’s filename, simply go to the Google Play Store link of your chosen app. View the link and take note of the words after “?id=”. This will be your APK’s filename. For instance, the BioRhythms app link is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.biorhythms. The BioRhythms’ APK is app.biorhythms-1.apk.
  3. Create a backup of the chosen APK by copying it to the phone’s SD Card.
  4. After creating a backup, long tap on the APK file and a menu will appear. Choose Cut. A blue arrow will appear at the bottom of the screen.
  5. Go back to the main menu and navigate to /system/app/.
  6. Drag the little arrow at the bottom of the screen. It will bring up the icon of the APK file.
  7. Tap the APK file and it will be transferred to /system/app/.
  8. Find the APK file in /system/app/. Press and hold it and a menu will appear.
  9. Select Properties on the menu. The dialog properties will show up.
  10. Tap Change and it will show the permissions dialog box.
  11. Check the boxes for the following permissions in the dialog box:
    • User: Read and Write
    • Group: Read
    • Other: Read
  12. Select OK once the required settings have been made.
  13. Reboot your device.
You app is now saved as a system app.

Technology :: Meliorate Your iPhone With These Fantastic 5 Apps

Are you planning to revamp your existing iPhone interface? Or may be, you are new to iPhone and wish to set the right foot by installing the right apps? Well, whatever the case may be, you definitely need the best apps in your kitty. Or else, you might need to get one customized from an iPhone development company. So, to make your hunt simpler, here's an overview of top 5 iOS applications that will make your iPhone experience worthwhile. Let's take a look.



1. Evernote: Yes! Almost every iPhone user would have suggested you to download the Evernote app, but it never sounded convincing enough. Do you know why? Evernote is a very personalized app. Everyone uses it in a different manner. To sum it up, Evernote is a note-taking app that helps you in managing all kinds of notes including voice notes, text notes, audio recorded notes, pictures and voice memos. And what's more? This app even makes your notes highly search-able. This means the next time you need to make that important note, there isn't any need of struggling with sticky notes.  Simply download Evernote.



2. Google Maps: Got into the wrong lane? Heading nowhere? It's high time you bid adieu to Apple Maps. Google Maps is back and this time with a bang! After being kicked out post the launch of iOS 6, Google Maps is again available for the iPhone users. All you need to do is to download this app and drive along with this tried and tested navigation partner.

3. Dashlane: Are you bad at remembering passwords? Then this app is all you could ask for. Dashlane, a password management app, lets you generate and save all your passwords automatically. And the auto complete feature acts as the icing on the cake- you don't need to fill in the same information again and again. Could life get any simpler? All you need to do is to set a strong Dashlane password and everything else will be taken care of automatically. Though the app is free to download and use, you will be missing out on some features if you don't have a premium version. A premium account costs a mere $39.99 per year. For an app that is as secure and as encrypted as Dashlane, paying this price won't pinch your pockets.

4. Facebook: The name says it all. This social media application needs no introduction at all. This dedicated app helps you in maintaining your social connect 24 by 7. Even if you are not much of a Facebook fan, you might need this app to keep a track of the information that your near ones share on this social networking hub. Posts, pictures, events, and people- this application helps you keep in touch with all, which is a reason enough to download this app and go social.

5. WebMD: This is one app that you would never wish to consult, but as and when you consult it in hours of dire need, you would be glad that you downloaded it. A diagnosis app, WebMD acts as your 'medical consultant at call'. It contains a set of simple instructions that come handy in any kind of emergencies, listings for pharmacies and medical professionals in the vicinity of your area, and first-aid guides. Isn't it a must-have app for those 'just-in-case' situations?

Awesome- this is how you would define the aforementioned collection of apps. But if you are still not satisfied with what you read or what you get in the app store, you can turn to any iPhone development company and hire iPhone developers who can render customized iOS applications for you.
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