Root New Maps 4.3 "update unsuccessful" BB .2.1

[tjreishus]

That would be great! I have to run, won't be back for a few hours to mess with it though. Someone else might be able to get it working by then.

 

[OMJ]

Maps.apk

there it is

 

[The_Chief]

I just successfully updated maps without a hiccup on Froyo. I don't see any appreciable differences in the versions yet...

 

[Beaver]

Good afternoon,
The recent maps update, 4.3.0 I believe, says it cannot install on my phone. It said it had to be manually updated, so when I click update, it gets about 80% done and says it cant install.
I'm currently running Froyo with the P3 1ghz low voltage kernel.
Thanks,

Chris

 

[The_Chief]

You're not alone:

http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-droid/106433-new-maps-4-3-update-unsuccessful-bb-2-1-a.html

I don't know why but mine installed perfectly. I guess it's hit or miss with a lot of folks on Froyo.

 

[iflysiu]

Maps.apk

there it is

Tried installing the apk to replace 4.2 and install failed
froyo bb.021

 

[Beaver]

In that case, sorry for the duplicate thread.
Didnt think to look in the root section
Thank you

 

[Groid]

Hey, iflysiu,
Please try the instructions in Post 22 and see if that works for you. I definitely had to remove the original maps (by renaming) before I could reinstall 4.2 and then upgrade to 4.3.

 

[The_Chief]

 

[iflysiu]

Hey, iflysiu,
Please try the instructions in Post 22 and see if that works for you. I definitely had to remove the original maps (by renaming) before I could reinstall 4.2 and then upgrade to 4.3.

Before I try it, are you still having it dump settings on reboot? I may hang out with 4.2 if maps resets each time....

 

[Groid]

Before I try it, are you still having it dump settings on reboot? I may hang out with 4.2 if maps resets each time....

Yes, every time I turn off or reboot, when I start maps it starts with the 'What's New' screen and my labs choices are reset. However, this happened with v4.2 also. Maybe it's just the rom I'm using (see sig.). Sure would like to get a froyo rom that's more stable.

 

[Helenoftroy08]

I'm kinda curious as to how many of us having problems updating to maps 4.3 have uninstalled default google related applications.

 

[Helenoftroy08]

Tried installing the apk to replace 4.2 and install failed
froyo bb.021

Told me that the .apk was 4.2 and gave me the option to launch or uninstall...weird

 

[Redflea]

I don't think many people are using the Team Chaos ROM, but just wanted to note i have the same issue on that ROM.

Didn't try the solution in post 22, but did try simply renaming 4.2 Maps.apk ->Maps.apk.back, copying the 4.3 Maps.apk to system/app, setting permissions correctly, and rebooting, and Maps didn't show up as an available application in the Apps tray. Deleted the 4.3 Apk, renamed my 4.2 Maps.apk back to normal and it shows/runs as expected.

Please, please, Google, release the freakin' source so Cyanogen/Koush can make a real ROM!!

 

[Helenoftroy08]

I am running 2.2 FRF57. I have played with it, and I think that my version 4.2 is exactly the same as the market version 4.3. I already have everything that is listed in the new feature section of 4.3, including the upcoming departure schedule for the transit lines. Thoughts?

 

[EAK128]

My only problem with the new Maps 4.3 is that after every reboot or shutdown, it is like I'm going into maps for the first time and I have to choose the location button from Labs again. Anyone else experience this?

My update went just fine, installed and running smoothly. However I'm experiencing the exact same thing you are in the above quote. I believe it was happening to me on 4.2 also though.

 

[EAK128]

Found these solutions that might work for those having issues.
Google Maps Fix (Froyo)

 

[iflysiu]

Hey, iflysiu,
Please try the instructions in Post 22 and see if that works for you. I definitely had to remove the original maps (by renaming) before I could reinstall 4.2 and then upgrade to 4.3.

Tried it and it didn't work. Even with 4.2 renamed and moved it still would not install 4.3

 

[bamaredwingsfan]

I went with birdmans 06 froyo rom and it came without google maps. That allowed me to install it from the market without a single problem. An bridmans rom don't have the reboot problem that BB does right now

 

[essplode]

The new update isn't even showing up in the market for me

 

[Redflea]

I went with birdmans 06 froyo rom and it came without google maps. That allowed me to install it from the market without a single problem. An bridmans rom don't have the reboot problem that BB does right now

Tried that ROM, looked great for a few minutes, and then I went into endless boot loops...hadn't changed anything on it. Funny how these things go across Droids.

 

[bamaredwingsfan]

Tried that ROM, looked great for a few minutes, and then I went into endless boot loops...hadn't changed anything on it. Funny how these things go across Droids.

I know, i ran birdmans today and talked most of the day, and listened to music the rest. and still have about 40% battery left. When i say music, it was local music, not streamed.

 

[bitxboi]

I could update it without any problems, but it said "manual update" when Google Maps is in my list of "automatic updates"...strange!!

 

[magdelaine]

I was having a maps issue also. I downloaded johnlgalt's maps.zip from post #7 in this thread, unzipped and copied Maps.apk to the sdcard. Then I used these commands in Terminal Emulator:

su
sysrw
mv /system/app/Maps.apk /system/app/Maps.apk.bak
busybox cp /sdcard/Maps.apk /system/app/
sync
reboot

Make sure you capitalize Maps, it matters. After the reboot, I went to the market and chose downloads and the 4.3 update for Maps was there. It installed just fine. My only problem with the new Maps 4.3 is that after every reboot or shutdown, it is like I'm going into maps for the first time and I have to choose the location button from Labs again. Anyone else experience this?

I am so frustrated! I have started with a completely clean install by wiping data, cache, and formatting boot and system in order to solve this problem; no luck. Still trouble with maps.

Sooo, I tried the instruction for removing maps.apk from system/app using both Root Explorer and Terminal Emulator and I can't remove it. Both methods tell me that "maps.apk cannot be deleted because file system is read-only". I tried changing properties and permissions...same message. Any hints on what I can try now? I've spent the better part of a day trying to get maps to update and I really rather just use a ROM that works.

 

[Redflea]

I could update it without any problems, but it said "manual update" when Google Maps is in my list of "automatic updates"...strange!!

Helps if you post which ROM you're running....