New Google Maps Update

[subsynth]

I'm assuming you delete this line:

<shared-user name="com.google.android.apps.maps" userId="10040">

Yes. How do you get to it to delete it?

I opened it up on my computer to find it easier, I haven't made the change myself.

It's almost all the way down at the bottom.

I don't know if you just delete that one line or what. I haven't done it myself, I just found it to share with those looking for it.

 

[Skull One]

Ok, this is a BARE BONES explanation. I am going to assume a LOT of stuff. Like mainly you know how to work ADB, WordPad and edit XML.


launch a command prompt
adb shell cp /data/system/packages.xml /data/system/packages.xml.org
adb pull /data/system/packages.xml
wordpad packages.xml

FIND THE FOLLOWING:

<shared-user name="com.google.android.apps.maps" userId="10028">
<sigs count="1">
<cert index="27" />
</sigs>
<perms>
<item name="com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT" />
<item name="android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS" />
<item name="android.permission.GET_TASKS" />
<item name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<item name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />
<item name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION" />
<item name="android.permission.CALL_PHONE" />
<item name="android.permission.READ_CONTACTS" />
<item name="android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS" />
<item name="android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS" />
<item name="com.google.android.apps.maps.permission.PUSH_MESSAGE" />
<item name="com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE_AUTH" />
<item name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE" />
<item name="android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD" />
<item name="com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES" />
<item name="com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE_AUTH.local" />
<item name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<item name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" />
<item name="android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS" />
<item name="android.permission.VIBRATE" />
<item name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />
<item name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
<item name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO" />
</perms>
</shared-user>

DELETE THAT.

close word pad and say yes to save file
adb push packages.xml /data/system/packages.xml
adb shell chmod 664 /data/system/packages.xml
adb reboot


Since I am at work I can't tech support every question. Which means the rescue squad might need to lend a hand (sorry I did that to you guys )


SIDE NOTE:

IF wordpad doesn't work, launch it manually and go find the file at the location your command prompt is at.

IF this fails. You have a backup if you did the adb shell cp command. To restore:

adb shell cp /data/system/packages.xml.org /data/system/packages.xml
adb shell chmod 664 /data/system/packages.xml
adb reboot

 

[SDI]

I'm not gonna be the Guinea pig, but this is from Droid life.



Jeff Simpson 11 minutes ago
I'm running a Droid Froyo-based ROM. I had to erase /system/app/Maps.apk, remove the related <shared-user> tag from /data/system/packages.xml, reboot, and then install Maps from the market. Works fine, now.

Thank you. That worked for me.

Well i did this and now i have constsant M and no recover when doing a battery pull and holding X down HELPPPPPPP!

 

[Martin030908]

Running 2.2 (Froyo). Installed update fine for me.

 

[armeddroid]

Wow.. what a PIA.
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[JKChad]

I deleted maps.apk from system/apps/.. someone posted the link to the 4.3 Maps.apk on androidforums, The link is a few pages back. Once downloaded I moved the 4.3 Maps.apk to the system/apps/. Then clicked on the Maps.apk file using root explorer and clicked install. Now all is well.

Chad

 

[RW-1]

Froyo 2nd release, no themes, market fix. Package not signed correctly error on install.

So it may not be Froyo, but the market fix that did something?

 

[Martin030908]

Odd that so many people are having issues and the 4.3 update downloaded and installed flawlessly on my Froyo.

Wonder what's diff with mine...

 

[J*Bishop]

Froyo 2nd release, no themes, market fix. Package not signed correctly error on install.

So it may not be Froyo, but the market fix that did something?

i didn't do the market fix and everything before this i was able to download and install. maps is the only issue i currently have.

 

[chuk1005]

Someone posted this on droid-life, it worked for me
Via adb:

adb kill-server
adb root
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Maps.apk (then, back out of adb shell)
adb uninstall com.google.android.apps.maps

reboot

 

[RW-1]

Well, I can say the same there. Luckily it doesnt break 4.2 for me.

I can wait for a fix, or an updated apk to push, or maybe a released Froyo!!!!!!

This begs the question on updates (OT, but just for a sec ok?)...

We now have automatic updating on Froyo, one can elect to manually update, or to automatically do it.

HOW about if you don't want an update??? Hmm ??? How would one get it off your listing? That would now apply to GM 4.3 ...

Example: mototorch, current update broken on Froyo, uninstalled, but I don't want to see update(manual) forever in my downloads ...

Nice eh?

I looked in Hacks, was there anything else to try on the 4.3 update yet?

 

[foxxy]

I am having a problem installing as well. It downloads fine but wont install.

 

[masterxchief]

Someone posted this on droid-life, it worked for me
Via adb:

adb kill-server
adb root
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Maps.apk (then, back out of adb shell)
adb uninstall com.google.android.apps.maps

reboot

What exactly does back out of adb shell mean?

 

[J*Bishop]

Thanks! I got maps to install from the market. I deleted the apk file and followed Skulls directions.

FWIW: I just used root explorer and deleted the text. Long press on the file and select Open in Text Editor. I then proceeded to delete everything skull posted. Saved and Exited by using the Menu Key. The one next to the Home key on your phone. I then rebooted and downloaded.

If you attempt to do it this way I take no responsibility if you screw up.

The only thing I'm bummed about now is that I don't have the uber cool maps icon that came with Nextheme.

Ok, this is a BARE BONES explanation. I am going to assume a LOT of stuff. Like mainly you know how to work ADB, WordPad and edit XML.


launch a command prompt
adb shell cp /data/system/packages.xml /data/system/packages.xml.org
adb pull /data/system/packages.xml
wordpad packages.xml

FIND THE FOLLOWING:

<shared-user name="com.google.android.apps.maps" userId="10028">
<sigs count="1">
<cert index="27" />
</sigs>
<perms>
<item name="com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT" />
<item name="android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS" />
<item name="android.permission.GET_TASKS" />
<item name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<item name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />
<item name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION" />
<item name="android.permission.CALL_PHONE" />
<item name="android.permission.READ_CONTACTS" />
<item name="android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS" />
<item name="android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS" />
<item name="com.google.android.apps.maps.permission.PUSH_MESSAGE" />
<item name="com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE_AUTH" />
<item name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE" />
<item name="android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD" />
<item name="com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES" />
<item name="com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE_AUTH.local" />
<item name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<item name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" />
<item name="android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS" />
<item name="android.permission.VIBRATE" />
<item name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />
<item name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
<item name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO" />
</perms>
</shared-user>

DELETE THAT.

close word pad and say yes to save file
adb push packages.xml /data/system/packages.xml
adb shell chmod 664 /data/system/packages.xml
adb reboot


Since I am at work I can't tech support every question. Which means the rescue squad might need to lend a hand (sorry I did that to you guys )


SIDE NOTE:

IF wordpad doesn't work, launch it manually and go find the file at the location your command prompt is at.

IF this fails. You have a backup if you did the adb shell cp command. To restore:

adb shell cp /data/system/packages.xml.org /data/system/packages.xml
adb shell chmod 664 /data/system/packages.xml
adb reboot

 

[markwebb]

I am having a problem installing as well. It downloads fine but wont install.

Likewise for me on Kangerade 1.0
Edit: Developer is aware and update is forthcoming!