November 24, 2009
Now, you can use AppManager to backup most apps, but
protected apps are not included in this because they are stored in a
different directory. With a rooted phone, you can access this directory
and copy the apps to your SD card or to your computer.
First method, copy with your phone to SD card:
- Install and open a Terminal Emulator on your phone.
- Enter su to be superuser (root).
- Enter cd /data/app-private/ to enter the protected application directory.
- Use ls to view the apps in the directory.
- Enter cp filename.apk /sdcard to copy a single app to your SD card.
(Or to backup all the protected apps: cp * /sdcard) - If you want to backup all your apps, they can be found in /data/app/
Second method is to use Android Debug Bridge with your PC:
- Install the Android SDK on your PC
- Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable, and make sure
USB debugging is enabled on your phone (Settings > Applications >
Development)
- Enter adb shell to fire up Debug Bridge and enter shell mode
- Enter su to become superuser
- Enter cat /data/app-private/filename.apk > /sdcard/filename.apk to copy the file to the SD card.
- exit
- exit
- And finally adb pull /sdcard/filename.apk filename.apk pulls the .apk file from your SD card to your computer.
Success? Problems? Moral issues with copying software? Let us know in the comments.
Posted by Tamour Khan. Posted In :
Apps
November 24, 2009
HTC HeroFirst you need to download the Android SDK. It may sound confusing but
it's not. There are tools in here that we need. You can get it from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html.
This is a modular SDK and all the tools we need are in this download.
Once downloaded you just need to extract it in a directory of choice.
The next thing you need to download is asroot2. This is a script that was
developed that runs an exploit in Android's linux that allows your to run
root. The link f... Continue reading...
Posted by Tamour Khan. Posted In :
Android
November 6, 2009
For those who will soon get their hands on the Verizon DROID by Motorola,
the Big Red has a nice surprise waiting to happen. Verizon has
confirmed that in early 2010 the DROID will have access to the Verizon
Broadband Access Connect plan. As we all know, the Motorola DROID will launch this next Friday,
November 6th at $199.99 after a mail-in rebate, and of course, new
two-year agreement. And for those who are planning to get tethering
with their DROID, well, it will likely be priced at the usu... Continue reading...
Posted by Tamour Khan. Posted In :
Android Devices
November 6, 2009
It would seem as if November is the Android month, with the new MotorolaDroid coming to Verizon on November 6th. And the rumors pointing towards November 3rd to the date that Sony Ericsson will be launching a new Android device.
I have to say this, when I watched this video the first time, I couldn’t help to feel the anxiety of getting this Sony
smartphone. And I’m willing to bet, that most of you will feel the same
way. I don’t have anything against Android, but lets be honest, media
... Continue reading...
Posted by Tamour Khan. Posted In :
Android Devices
November 6, 2009
Google Maps Navigation Beta is an update to the company’s free GPS app, initially exclusive to Android 2.0 devices such as the Verizon DROID by Motorola, adding in turn-by-turn directions, vocal prompts, speech-recognition and more.
The software – which is likely to strike fear into the hearts of
standalone PND manufacturers and GPS software providers – has Google
search is built in; you can tap in – or, by holding down the search
button, search by voice – an address, landmark or b... Continue reading...
Posted by Tamour Khan. Posted In :
Google
November 6, 2009
Google has announced
Android 2.0 Eclair, and anyone with any doubts about the platform’s
prowess should take a look at the changelist to see just how serious
the search giant is. OS 2.0 brings with it support for multiple
simultaneous Google and Exchange accounts, together with quick contact
menus for speedier access to different methods of communication.
There’s also a unified email inbox and SMS/MMS search.
The camera
now has native flash and digital zoom support, together with white... Continue reading...
Posted by Tamour Khan. Posted In :
Android
November 6, 2009
We all know Microsoft was the biggest player in the mobile OS arena
for a long time, not because WinMo was the best, but because it was a
lonely business in the past. With more and more cellphone makers turning to the free Android OS from Google, all that is changing. The New York Times and FT.com, had each an interesting article on that matter.
With about a dozen Android phones
announced this year along, and maybe dozens more coming next year,
Google, it would seem, is about to get so far ... Continue reading...
Posted by Tamour Khan. Posted In :
Android Devices
November 6, 2009
Barnes & Noble officially unveiled its slick Nook eBook reader
last week that will be powered by Android. The cool reader has an e-Ink
display for reading and a secondary color display for viewing other
content. At the time the device was announced Barnes and Noble was not
clear on how much Android would play a roll in the device.
According to sources close to the project, the Nook will be able to run Android apps.
What the source was not clear on is if only apps specifically written
for the... Continue reading...
Posted by Tamour Khan. Posted In :
Android Devices
June 5, 2009
By year’s end, there will be at least 18 phones on the market
worldwide based on the Android operating system, Google disclosed for
the first time Wednesday.
Andy Rubin, senior
director for Mobile Platforms for Google and the spearhead of the
Android operating system, said the number could be as high as 20. (That
figure does not include devices made by manufacturers that use a basic
Android system but have not apprised Google of its use). The 18 to 20
devices Google knows about will be made... Continue reading...
Posted by Tamour Khan. Posted In :
Android Devices
May 24, 2009
Add another name to the ever growing list of Android handset makers. Panasonic is thinking about getting in on the Android juggernaut. Speaking at a press conference on their future business strategies, Panasonic board member Keisuke Ishii said, “We are seriously considering developing an Android-based handset and entering overseas mobile phone markets in fiscal 2010.” No specific details were given beyond that.
Even though it’s been reltively quiet out of the Sony Ericsson camp, t... Continue reading...
Posted by TK. Posted In :
Android Devices
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