I'm trying to modify framework-res.apk and I am able to decompile it. I modified styles.xml and colors.xml. My problem is that I can't compile it back. I'm getting a lot of errors when I try to. I'm using the latest version of apk multi-tool. I'll post the logs later because I'm on phone right now, but anyone has any idea of what might be causing the problem? Any help is appreciated.
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Silvane said:
I'm trying to modify framework-res.apk and I am able to decompile it. I modified styles.xml and colors.xml. My problem is that I can't compile it back. I'm getting a lot of errors when I try to. I'm using the latest version of apk multi-tool. I'll post the logs later because I'm on phone right now, but anyone has any idea of what might be causing the problem? Any help is appreciated.
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Even I am trying to compile it but i also get errors.. I edited styles.xml
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Use yhe lattest apk manager not apk tool is a old one brotha
Hehehe apk manager more powerfull than apktool
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umm...I always failed when using stock framework-res.apk. after that I try to copy the same framework-res.apk to c:users/<username>/apktool/framework/ then rename it to 1.apk. I don't know why, but it works.
@evanlocked: I thought both apk manager and apktool are actually same program. the difference is only on its interface. IMO it doesn't matter which one did everyone choose.
kurotsugi said:
umm...I always failed when using stock framework-res.apk. after that I try to copy the same framework-res.apk to c:users/<username>/apktool/framework/ then rename it to 1.apk. I don't know why, but it works.
@evanlocked: I thought both apk manager and apktool are actually same program. the difference is only on its interface. IMO it doesn't matter which one did everyone choose.
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Yeah but I face some issue using apk tool bro on my laptop but using apk manager its works
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Thanks for the replies guys. I was able to compile it successfully with apk manager. Now my problem is that I can't push it via adb. Says no devices found, although when not in recovery it works fine enough. Any ideas or alternative methods to push framework-res?
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Make a update script and flash it.
I always use to flash it
& it works awesome
Silvane said:
Thanks for the replies guys. I was able to compile it successfully with apk manager. Now my problem is that I can't push it via adb. Says no devices found, although when not in recovery it works fine enough. Any ideas or alternative methods to push framework-res?
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m still stuck with those probs how did ya make it work?
I used apk manager instead of apk tool and it compiled. I've yet to try the apk I modded though. XD
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Silvane said:
I used apk manager instead of apk tool and it compiled. I've yet to try the apk I modded though. XD
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thanks for the thread and the posts you all made, i have been searching for a thread like this for 2days. going to try apk-manager now and the renaming framework-res.apk to 1.apk.
Im using APK Tool and no prob. at all when de/re-compile .apk
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Why after recompile the signed/unsigned .apk the size always smaller than the original .apk? Is that normal? Tho even smaller its installable and work
Altermania said:
Im using APK Tool and no prob. at all when de/re-compile .apk
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Why after recompile the signed/unsigned .apk the size always smaller than the original .apk? Is that normal? Tho even smaller its installable and work
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Yes its normal the compression rate is max while re-compilin nd u need not be worried about it
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can anyone mod a ACS rom for me so it can say "Stevie" in the lock screen and notification bar? instead of acs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976194
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there's a couple problems with this. What theme are you using. If your using a theme your gonna have to contact that dev and ask him. If your just using the rom I'm the man to talk to.
if I do this for you then others are going to want it done then it will be time consuming. And I won't be able to work in my other projects. However I wrote a how-to on changing the sprint branding. You can always follow those instructions.
If I have some free time I may try to fit this in.
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you need to give the thread some time so people can see it. If no response in 24 hours then bump it. Not in the same time or in a matter of minutes. We don't live on the internet
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sorry bout that... yes im just running the rom itself no theme or anything
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sorry bout that... yes im just running the rom itself no theme or anything
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I either suggest trying it your self or wait to see if I have time to do it
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i tried it the other day but i messed up and i think i would rather wait for whenever you have time to mod it im in no rush i just thought it would be cool
just keep trying until you get it to work, you will feel awesome and you may learn a thing or two about android. there are a pretty limited number of ways to mess up such a small change so just do a little reading and you'll figure it out.
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just keep trying until you get it to work, you will feel awesome and you may learn a thing or two about android. there are a pretty limited number of ways to mess up such a small change so just do a little reading and you'll figure it out.
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+1 to this. I recently started using a theme that I wanted tweaked in one little way. I posted something in the thread and got no response and so started screwing around with it myself. It took a while (and multiple screw ups) but I eventually got it to do what I wanted. However, I learned a ton in the process that made me come up with new and improved ways I might screw up... I mean improve... my phone.
By the way, I think the key to doing this with confidence is doing a full "nandroid" backup (i.e. a backup in clockwork). As long as you do this before messing with anything on the phone, you can pretty much always restore the backup and be right where you were. I got myself stuck a couple times and this saved me.
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+1 to this. I recently started using a theme that I wanted tweaked in one little way. I posted something in the thread and got no response and so started screwing around with it myself. It took a while (and multiple screw ups) but I eventually got it to do what I wanted. However, I learned a ton in the process that made me come up with new and improved ways I might screw up... I mean improve... my phone.
By the way, I think the key to doing this with confidence is doing a full "nandroid" backup (i.e. a backup in clockwork). As long as you do this before messing with anything on the phone, you can pretty much always restore the backup and be right where you were. I got myself stuck a couple times and this saved me.
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When I'm working on mods I zip up the files I edited so I can flash and test the mod. I also create a 2nd zip with the same files but un modified. So if the modified zip breaks things I flash the un modified zip
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MysteryEmotionz said:
However I wrote a how-to on changing the sprint branding. You can always follow those instructions.
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Where is this located?
BWFBezerk said:
Where is this located?
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Strings.xml after you decompile framework-res.apk zz_roaming text you'll see it probably says acs already. Pull the framework res.apk decompile in apk manager, then navigate to projects/framework-res.apk/res/values/strings.xml. Scroll down towards the bottom and search for zz_roaming_. Note in apk manager when you recompile and it asks is this a system app choose y. Then it asks to preserve signature as well as files choose yes thenin apk manager you'll now have a keep folder. Delete the file named resources.arsc and then goto place here for modding folder. You'll see unsigned-framework-res.apk in there rename that to framework-res.
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Strings.xml after you decompile framework-res.apk zz_roaming text you'll see it probably says acs already. Pull the framework res.apk decompile in apk manager, then navigate to projects/framework-res.apk/res/values/strings.xml. Scroll down towards the bottom and search for zz_roaming_. Note in apk manager when you recompile and it asks is this a system app choose y. Then it asks to preserve signature as well as files choose yes thenin apk manager you'll now have a keep folder. Delete the file named resources.arsc and then goto place here for modding folder. You'll see unsigned-framework-res.apk in there rename that to framework-res.
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should have just linked him to my thread. Give me a minute and I'll dig it up
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872222
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MysteryEmotionz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872222
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You right forgot all about it!
Lmao miss read that question thought he asked where the name was located seems he wanted the thread
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well i tried to do it myself again... using your guide and when i try to install the new rom it says installation aborted!
Just push the framework-res.apk file... installation aborted is a problem with your updater-script
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chris41g said:
Just push the framework-res.apk file... installation aborted is a problem with your updater-script
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Either push it using adb or root explorer. Or use update script from another theme but leaving the file structure the same
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chris41g said:
Just push the framework-res.apk file... installation aborted is a problem with your updater-script
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yeah... i dont know how to do that...
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yeah... i dont know how to do that...
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Turn usb debugging on in settings applications development. Hook your usb cable open a command prompt and in the terminal cd to the directory with the modded framework and type adb push framework-res.apk system/framework/ and then hit enter. This requires you have the android sdk installed and the tools in your path if u you have trouble with that then get a theme that works on your rom open the theme with a zip program and delete everything inside the system folder except the folder framework. Next open the framework folder and delete both framework-res.apk and twframework.apk. Next drag and drop your framework-res.apk into that framework folder close the zip and flash
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Could someone please upload and tell me how to install if anything special is needed?
When I try to install an older version I only get a message saying application not installed...
Thanks
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Could somebody please help me out? Thanks alot!
here u go...
thanks also wanted this.
Thanks alot. BUT, how do I install it? Have tried to just normally install the .apk. Get error "Application not installed". Have tried placing both files in system\apps. Same.
Any other files I have to delete or set permissions for first?
PS Remember I tried to us SGS tools to upgrade the camera but got an error.
Thanks.
borchgrevink said:
Thanks alot. BUT, how do I install it? Have tried to just normally install the .apk. Get error "Application not installed". Have tried placing both files in system\apps. Same.
Any other files I have to delete or set permissions for first?
PS Remember I tried to us SGS tools to upgrade the camera but got an error.
Thanks.
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You can't install the APK. Use Root Explorer to copy and overwrite the current one camera.apk in /system/app
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You can't install the APK. Use Root Explorer to copy and overwrite the current one camera.apk in /system/app
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Thanks
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Sorry but why is this needed? :/
DeadSOL said:
Sorry but why is this needed? :/
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What?
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Hi
Any idea where to get clearfi apk?
Tx
hishambachir said:
Hi
Any idea where to get clearfi apk?
Tx
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Go to the Dev section of the forum, d/l one of the many stock based ROMs, and extract it from system/app.
i did what you said
But now the app dont want to install
Any idea
hishambachir said:
i did what you said
But now the app dont want to install
Any idea
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I'm afraid it will not install if you`re running a custom rom, since it`s an Acer`s stock rom system app...
so no other way?
Only chposing a rom that already have clearfi?
If yes; tx for ur help
hishambachir said:
so no other way?
Only chposing a rom that already have clearfi?
If yes; tx for ur help
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I am not sure, I can be wrong, but I suppose so...
Not sure if it could be solved editing the build.prop file...
I'm on Thor and it shows up in the market..
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Most problems on custom rom is that if they delete the clearfi app they also delete the permission.
System/etc/permission, there should be a clearfi. XML file.
If that file is missing clearfi won't work, solution is restoring that file and then putting the clearfi app in system/app and reboot.
how to decompile and decompile setting.apk
I always fail to do decompline or recompline setting.apk when I did not edit at all also still failed to file. where the problem lies ?? setting.apk the error of his or her apktol ?? but if decompline or recompline SystemUI or fremawork successfully ...
darw andi said:
how to decompile and decompile setting.apk
I always fail to do decompline or recompline setting.apk when I did not edit at all also still failed to file. where the problem lies ?? setting.apk the error of his or her apktol ?? but if decompline or recompline SystemUI or fremawork successfully ...
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Chances are that you havent loaded the correct framework
If it is a touchwiz rom (based on stock rom) you also need to load tw-framework using the if command
Also some roms are compiled with framework of a higher version than the rom eg compiled with jellybean framework so load that framework-res instead eg from cm10
But the chances are its because you didnt also load the tw framework from the rom
Also please note that questions should be posted in the question and answe section
marcussmith2626 said:
Chances are that you havent loaded the correct framework
If it is a touchwiz rom (based on stock rom) you also need to load tw-framework using the if command
Also some roms are compiled with framework of a higher version than the rom eg compiled with jellybean framework so load that framework-res instead eg from cm10
But the chances are its because you didnt also load the tw framework from the rom
Also please note that questions should be posted in the question and answe section
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thanks before
My problem has been resolved
I use apk manager via pc
Hey guyzz
Since m not the developer,can anyone decompile apk for me please:what::what:
Thank u
vai8080 said:
Hey guyzz
Since m not the developer,can anyone decompile apk for me please:what::what:
Thank u
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Which apk ?
Islam2001 said:
Which apk ?
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It is the setting apk:what::what:
Can u do it for me
vai8080 said:
It is the setting apk:what::what:
Can u do it for me
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U mran the stock ?
Islam2001 said:
U mran the stock ?
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It is the zip in which there is settings apk as well as keyguard apk , which I want to modify it
Can u help ..
vai8080 said:
It is the zip in which there is settings apk as well as keyguard apk , which I want to modify it
Can u help ..
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Learn how to decompile apks yourself
It's easier doing it on a pc but can also be done on a phone if you don't have a pc
My pc guide can be found in the link in my signature
For phone guide Google search apktool mobile (you need armv6 version)
marcussmith2626 said:
Learn how to decompile apks yourself
It's easier doing it on a pc but can also be done on a phone if you don't have a pc
My pc guide can be found in the link in my signature
For phone guide Google search apktool mobile (you need armv6 version)
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I have tired to decompile apk with pc but I was failed
So can u do it for me:what::what:
vai8080 said:
I have tired to decompile apk with pc but I was failed
So can u do it for me:what::what:
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No - much better to learn how to do it yourself else how are you going to mod it & recompile it or do anything else in the future
If you can't decompile it you are most likely using the wrong framework-res.apk - use framework-res.apk from cm10
Without screenshot of your cmd window I can't see how you are trying to do it
Full guide in my signature - Just use correct framework-res.apk - note just because it's a Gingerbread rom doesn't mean it was built with Gingerbread framework - so if it doesn't decompile use cm10 framework
marcussmith2626 said:
No - much better to learn how to do it yourself else how are you going to mod it & recompile it or do anything else in the future
If you can't decompile it you are most likely using the wrong framework-res.apk - use framework-res.apk from cm10
Without screenshot of your cmd window I can't see how you are trying to do it
Full guide in my signature - Just use correct framework-res.apk - note just because it's a Gingerbread rom doesn't mean it was built with Gingerbread framework - so if it doesn't decompile use cm10 framework
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K thanks man
Anyone know of a working smaller navbar mod (not using xposed) that works on MHC19I ? or able to point me in the direction of guide that allows me to attempt to make one myself ?
Looking to stay stock+rooted, rather than a custom rom.
TIA
EDIT - I've modified framework-res.apk for MHC19I - Grab it here. Mod changes navbar to 24 instead of 48 height.
* Backup your original /system/framework-res.apk and replace it with the download.
I'd recommend to flash resurrection remix rom where you can set the navbar to 24dp.
snachez said:
Anyone know of a working smaller navbar mod (not using xposed) that works on MHC19I ? or able to point me in the direction of guide that allows me to attempt to make one myself ?
Looking to stay stock+rooted, rather than a custom rom.
TIA
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U can make it by editing framework-res.apk
Decompile framework-res.apk then go to res/values/dimens.xml there u can change it.
Rajeev said:
U can make it by editing framework-res.apk
Decompile framework-res.apk then go to res/values/dimens.xml there u can change it.
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot !
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot !
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So I've decompiled and made the edit, recompiled and signed the apk, pushed it to my device and replaced the original.. but now it just sits on the bootup logo animination and I cant get past that stage.
Hopefully you have a backup that you can restore. If not, push the stock framework via adb
snachez said:
So I've decompiled and made the edit, recompiled and signed the apk, pushed it to my device and replaced the original.. but now it just sits on the bootup logo animination and I cant get past that stage.
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U have done something wrong.. Which apktool u used to edit ?
Rajeev said:
U have done something wrong.. Which apktool u used to edit ?
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I used apktool 2.0.3 from https://bitbucket.org/iBotPeaches/apktool/downloads/apktool_2.0.3.jar
Signed with tool from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723579
Many thanks for any advice
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I used apktool 2.0.3 from https://bitbucket.org/iBotPeaches/apktool/downloads/apktool_2.0.3.jar
Signed with tool from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723579
Many thanks for any advice
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Aww yuss. I followed a different guide from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1814441 and found I was missing a few steps (copying the META-INF etc)
Much success now.
For anyone interested, I've posted a modded framework-res.apk in OP... Flashable Zip my next project.
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Aww yuss. I followed a different guide from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1814441 and found I was missing a few steps (copying the META-INF etc)
Much success now.
For anyone interested, I've posted a modded framework-res.apk in OP... Flashable Zip my next project.
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Glad u made it dude.. Enjoy. Feel free to ask any helps