Convert to system app by manually moving the APK to "system/app" folder in Lollipop

Asked Jan 06 '16 at 07:45

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I was checking /system/app folder structure in Android L and realized that it has a new folder structure. It has introduced a new folder with APK name between app folder and the APK, e.g. /system/app/test/test.apk

If I want to install test.apk as a system app, how can I install it without installing it via "User app"? Can I just copy and paste test.apk from /sdcard to /system/app folder and give desired permission?

edited Jan 06 '16 at 07:54

Andrew T.

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asked Jan 06 '16 at 07:45

raviindia

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Very related, or duplicate of: How do I properly install a system app given its .apk?, though there's no answer explaining the difference on Android Lollipop. – Andrew T. Jan 06 '16 at 07:57
I have already read that thread but can't satisfy with...... – raviindia Jan 06 '16 at 08:02
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Yes, do it and reboot as well. Done. Oh, don't give desired permission but the appropriate permission, which would be same as the rest of the APKs have. – Firelord Jan 06 '16 at 08:10
Okay i will do this and let you know, that it is working or not – raviindia Jan 06 '16 at 08:20

Convert to system app by manually moving the APK to "system/app" folder in Lollipop

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