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Being one to never stop changing the look of any of my Android devices I wondered how to change the system font on my Tab. First result was the ability right within the system settings app itself, but more clicking on "Get more fonts" ended up with only pay options. My Tab is rooted with z4 so I though why not see if I can just swap out the files. A simple install of Root Explorer and some file renaming later I had a new font installed on my Tab that even sticks through reboot. Here is how I did it (quite simple really):
Requirements:
- A Galaxy Tab of course, rooted
- Root Explorer, paid market app or other means if you are so inclined
- Your new font in TrueType format on your sdcard with the needed ttf's for regular and bold (eg YourFont-R.ttf and YourFont-B.ttf, etc)
Steps:
1 - Using root explorer, navigate to /system/font and rename DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf (I just append ORIG to them)
2 - Still in that directory click the button "Mount as r/w" just under the notify bar on your screen
3 - Navigate back to where your new font is and copy the regular and bold ttf files to /system/fonts
4 - Rename each ttf file as DroidSans.ttf for regular fonts and DroidSans-Bold.ttf for bold fonts
5 - Go to Settings > Display > Set Font and set if to Default
NOTE If Default is already your selected font, select another font and apply then reselect Default and apply and your new font should be visible.
Your new font should now be used as the on screen display font. For reference my Tab is a Bell version and I used the attached font (Ubuntu font) as my new font.
Hope this helps some people.
Cheers
Thanks! Will try this out on my Sprint Tab later.
Any luck finding a way to do it without actually replacing the font? Surely if it allows market download of fonts then you can just add new ones and update some list somewhere...
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alias_neo said:
Any luck finding a way to do it without actually replacing the font? Surely if it allows market download of fonts then you can just add new ones and update some list somewhere...
Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk
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I didn't fully replace the original font as I renamed the original files. This is the way I was able to use the built in font switching tool without spending money on font packs. Only drawback for me is that the font list will only ever be 2 fonts for me, Default and Helvetica Neue Something. I originally changed it as I really like the Ubuntu font on my Desire and wanted to sue it on the Tab.
Or just grab any font apk from this thread!
alias_neo said:
Any luck finding a way to do it without actually replacing the font? Surely if it allows market download of fonts then you can just add new ones and update some list somewhere...
Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk
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Create a new folder on sdcard (fonts) under that folder create 2 more 1) original 2) custom fonts or (what ever fonts u r using) go back to system/fonts and copy the original and save them on sdcard/original now download the fonts to (custom folder created)
Copy the fonts go to system/fonts and paste (Before you do this write the permissions )
After you paste change the permissions and you are done
Now go to display / fonts and/ change them to default
Happy fonting lol
bluemonde said:
Create a new folder on sdcard (fonts) under that folder create 2 more 1) original 2) custom fonts or (what ever fonts u r using) go back to system/fonts and copy the original and save them on sdcard/original now download the fonts to (custom folder created)
Copy the fonts go to system/fonts and paste (Before you do this write the permissions )
After you paste change the permissions and you are done
Now go to display / fonts and/ change them to default
Happy fonting lol
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I'm not sure I follow your explanation here. Is there a way to just add fonts to the font folder and they show up?
Uprightmusic said:
I'm not sure I follow your explanation here. Is there a way to just add fonts to the font folder and they show up?
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Hi the option to paste the font folder seems lost when I am opening the sd card ? Which program are you using to paste it into? Also I tried the first suggestion, renaming the fonts, but it says ...system file is read only? Your help is much appreciated.
Many thanks Devarsi
Hi the option to paste the font folder seems lost when I am opening the sd card ? Which program are you using to paste it into? Also I tried the first suggestion, renaming the fonts, but it says ...system file is read only? Your help is much appreciated.
Many thanks Devarsi
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bluemonde said:
Create a new folder on sdcard (fonts) under that folder create 2 more 1) original 2) custom fonts or (what ever fonts u r using) go back to system/fonts and copy the original and save them on sdcard/original now download the fonts to (custom folder created)
Copy the fonts go to system/fonts and paste (Before you do this write the permissions )
After you paste change the permissions and you are done
Now go to display / fonts and/ change them to default
Happy fonting lol
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DAMN I forgot to change back the permission and now my Tab is looping boot.. AARRGGHHH
heavylildude said:
DAMN I forgot to change back the permission and now my Tab is looping boot.. AARRGGHHH
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Boot into recovery and reflash your rom/kernel.
Tray this one, it's simple
using apk font
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12927086&postcount=6
Requirements:
- Rooted SGA
- File Explorer with Root permission (i'm using File Expert)
NOTE: I was only successful in moving apps/games without 'lib' linked to them
0. Move App from SD to Phone memory (or install to Phone Memory)
1. Open File Expert
2. Menu > More > Mount > Read/Write
3. Go to directory /data/app/<app name>.apk then copy file
4. Go to directory /system/app , then paste the <app name>.apk file
5. Look for the file (usually com.<source>.<app>.apk), long press on it to open a pop-up menu, select 'File Operation' then 'Permission', tick all check boxes in the 'Read' column then 'Apply'
6. Delete /data/app/<app name>.apk
7. Delete /data/dalvik-cache contents
8. restart phone
How to free some memory space from /system
1. go to /system/T9DB delete languages that you do not need phonepad_XX.kdb, qwerty_XX.kdb, Samsung_400_XXubUN_xt9.kdb. Where 'XX' is the language indicator (i.e. en - english) (i have deleted all extra languages aside from 'en' and free upa around 4MB)
2. Delete unwanted ringtones, notification tones. Or you can move those that you dont like in SDcard by creating folder name 'media'(and sub folders like those on system on the root of the phone.
3. Delete unwanted bloatwares in /system/app
So far these are the files that are safe to delete.
[07-29-2011] Update
1. Was able to move Ninjump to /system/app and libninjump.so to /system/lib, game works (not successful on Angry Birds though)
Which mean that the apps which can only be installed in Internal can be moved to SD?
letsurock, you can do it using titanium backup app.
YES. titanium backup more safe
avoid mistaken with titanium backup
At attachment is table of apps which can be deleted from system/app folder without brick your phone...
vertcam9 said:
Requirements:
How to free some memory space from /system
1. go to /system/T9DB delete languages that you do not need phonepad_XX.kdb, qwerty_XX.kdb, Samsung_400_XXubUN_xt9.kdb. Where 'XX' is the language indicator (i.e. en - english) (i have deleted all extra languages aside from 'en' and free upa around 4MB)
2. Delete unwanted ringtones, notification tones. Or you can move those that you dont like in SDcard by creating folder name 'media' on the root of the phone.
3. Delete unwanted bloatwares in /system/app
So far these are the files that are safe to delete.
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Hi, I am using File Expert too and I tried to the files mentioned in your step 1) above, but the program doesn't let me do it. The files are still there. Any ideas?
Thanks!
wagyubeef said:
Hi, I am using File Expert too and I tried to the files mentioned in your step 1) above, but the program doesn't let me do it. The files are still there. Any ideas?
Thanks!
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Mount as R/W not R/O
Thanks mate!
ingbrzy said:
At attachment is table of apps which can be deleted from system/app folder without brick your phone...
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Great! I needed such a reference.
What do the * and ** mean? There is no legenda.
Cheers
thanx .....
vertcam9 said:
5. Look for the file (usually com.<source>.<app>.apk), long press on it to open a pop-up menu, select 'File Operation' then 'Permission', tick all check boxes in the 'Read' column then 'Apply'
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For step 5, it is refer to which path ? /system?
Thanks
vertcam9 said:
How to free some memory space from /system
1. go to /system/T9DB delete languages that you do not need phonepad_XX.kdb, qwerty_XX.kdb, Samsung_400_XXubUN_xt9.kdb. Where 'XX' is the language indicator (i.e. en - english) (i have deleted all extra languages aside from 'en' and free upa around 4MB)
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How to add some language files, because in 2.3.4 not languages which I have with stock 2.2.1 android version (don't have Serbian keyboard and dictionary for Samsung and Swipe keyboard)?
I get this files from 2.2.1 ROM, put him in /system/T9DB but system don't see him (no Serbian keyboard to choose, just same old languages, and after I delete non English files)...
deklica said:
How to add some language files, because in 2.3.4 not languages which I have with stock 2.2.1 android version (don't have Serbian keyboard and dictionary for Samsung and Swipe keyboard)?
I get this files from 2.2.1 ROM, put him in /system/T9DB but system don't see him (no Serbian keyboard to choose, just same old languages, and after I delete non English files)...
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I'm not sure about this one. There is a file /system/csc/others.xml , which contain settings about input method . You can see there "<inputlist>" languages that can be selected. I think if you find a way to edit the XML file properly you can add your language so that it can be selected in one of the input method you select.
prodikey said:
For step 5, it is refer to which path ? /system?
Thanks
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Yes, /system
vertcam9 said:
I'm not sure about this one. There is a file /system/csc/others.xml , which contain settings about input method . You can see there "<inputlist>" languages that can be selected. I think if you find a way to edit the XML file properly you can add your language so that it can be selected in one of the input method you select.
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Working...
Copied phonepad, qwerty, and ldb file for desired language or languages to /system/T9DB, than change permissions like other files to rw-r--r--, and than edited /csc/others.xml file, and added two letters code for new added languages... restart and all working, I have my missing keyboard and T9 suggestions...
Hi there,
I am a user of the Redux2 HD2 ROM. With my own set 192 DPI. However as you will probably know many apps do not show up (cus of the old market, new one you'll see its "incomapatable"). And i was wondering if there was any fix for this. problem that sloves it well.
Now you have to change the DPI back, reboot, install apps, change DPI, reboot. There must be another way to this.
Since the HD2 has such an huge screen it is (imo) waaaaaaay more comfortable then the stock (oversized icons) 240DPI.
I agree that the 240 dpi makes the icons (and the whole display) too big for HD2. The ROM I use, had 167 dpi as default, but this caused compatibility problems to the newest Market app, so I changed it to 160. Here's how:
Install File Expert (file explorer). (you can use your preffered explorer for this, but keep in mind that you need to have root access and be able to change file permissions!)
Browse to /sdcard/Android/
Click to edit "startup.txt" & chose an editor (I use TED text editor)
Edit the lcd_density=167 to lcd_density=160
Exit editor saving the file
Browse to Internal storage/system/
Long click on "build.prop" and change permissions to get full access to the file.
Long click on "build.prop" and Open as.. text (Using TED text editor)
Scroll all the way down till you find & edit the ro.sf.lcd_density=167 to ro.sf.lcd_density=160
Exit editor saving the file.
Exit File Expert
Open Application Manager and go to Market
Select "Details/Clear cache/Force stop"
Click "Force stop" & "OK"
Click "Clear data" & "OK"
Exit App Manager
Open the Rom Manager app.
Touch "Fix Permissions"
Re-boot
This setting of 160 dpi might seem too small to you (compared to the 192 that you use) but trust me, after a couple of days you will like it and you won't have issues with the Market!
Sysifos said:
I agree that the 240 dpi makes the icons (and the whole display) too big for HD2. The ROM I use, had 167 dpi as default, but this caused compatibility problems to the newest Market app, so I changed it to 160. Here's how:
Install File Expert (file explorer). (you can use your preffered explorer for this, but keep in mind that you need to have root access and be able to change file permissions!)
Browse to /sdcard/Android/
Click to edit "startup.txt" & chose an editor (I use TED text editor)
Edit the lcd_density=167 to lcd_density=160
Exit editor saving the file
Browse to Internal storage/system/
Long click on "build.prop" and change permissions to get full access to the file.
Long click on "build.prop" and Open as.. text (Using TED text editor)
Scroll all the way down till you find & edit the ro.sf.lcd_density=167 to ro.sf.lcd_density=160
Exit editor saving the file.
Exit File Expert
Open Application Manager and go to Market
Select "Details/Clear cache/Force stop"
Click "Force stop" & "OK"
Click "Clear data" & "OK"
Exit App Manager
Open the Rom Manager app.
Touch "Fix Permissions"
Re-boot
This setting of 160 dpi might seem too small to you (compared to the 192 that you use) but trust me, after a couple of days you will like it and you won't have issues with the Market!
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I think the question was more of trying to find a way around the DPI problem, not just changing it.
What if change the product name from HD2 to other native Android device in build.prop?
Could this work?
tharche said:
What if change the product name from HD2 to other native Android device in build.prop?
Could this work?
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No since it wont change the fact that it uses a DPI that is not standard.
And i tested the 160 DPI and for some reason my rom (Redux2 HD2) is not compatable with those DPI settings (white statusbar if app is open) And some other weird glitches
Try this market, it's the old one but it's modified so the DPI isnt checked.
I use it and never had the problem of apps not showing up (as far as i know)
Just flash it in CWM or take the vending.apk inside the zip and move it to the /system/app/ folder on your phone
Please tell me if it helped.
Maxp101 said:
Try this market, it's the old one but it's modified so the DPI isnt checked.
I use it and never had the problem of apps not showing up (as far as i know)
Just flash it in CWM or take the vending.apk inside the zip and move it to the /system/app/ folder on your phone
Please tell me if it helped.
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tested it. did not work.
try this then http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20623581&postcount=10,
maybe in combination with Market Enabler to show country specific apps
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What this software does ?
This software has made from 5 parts.
1. Rename APK
2. Compare APK
3. Find APK from txt
4. APK Batch Installer | Uninstaller
5. Backup | Restore Data
Rename :
1. Add apk files to the list by doing one of the following:
• Double-click apk files in Explorer while the Rename-tab is active
• Drag & Drop from Explorer
• Add single files via “Add APK”
• Add whole directories via “Choose Folder” (Folder history via “▼”)
• Add files from your Phone via “From Phone” (ADB connection needed)
Note: You can sort the list individually by clicking the column headers.
2. Setting the renaming pattern
Set the desired pattern via the Dropdown-menu below the list.
If you want, you can set an individual pattern by using the provided tags.
Note: <Manual|Label> will use the names provided in the manual rename-list.
For apps that are not the list, the standard label is used…
3. Renaming:
• Select the files you want to be renamed by marking them in the list
• Press “Preview” to see what the files will be named or press “Rename” straight away.
• If you want to send these files to the Compare-tab, right-click on the list and press “Compare”
Monitor :
You can set up a folder for APK Organize to monitor. It will automatically rename all apk files you put in there.
Set up your desired directory and the renaming pattern, then click “Enable” to start the monitoring.
You can now close APK Organize. It will continue to run in system tray.
Check “Auto Start” to start monitoring on windows startup.
You can check what APK Organize is doing by clicking “Logs”
Note: Existing files will not be renamed. Monitoring only works for newly added files…
Newly added apps that already exist will automatically be overwritten.
Check “Ask for overwrite”, if you don’t want that.
Manual Rename :
Sometimes two or more applications have the same label name but are in fact different apps (f.e. Angry Birds).
If you want APK organize to rename any apps differently, you can associate a package name with an individual name.
1. Add apps to this list by doing one of the following:
• Drag & Drop from Explorer
• Add single files via “APK” → “Add”
• Add whole directories via “APK” → “Add from folder”
2. Double-click or press F2 one the corresponding cell in the right column and enter the desired name
3. Save the list anywhere you want via “File” → “Save”.
4. Close the window, go to “Manual Rename” → “Load list” and select the list you have created.
5. Set the renaming pattern to "<Manual|Label> v<Version>" or "<Manual|Label>".
6. Press “Rename”. APK Organize will now rename the files accordingly. For apps that are not specified in your list, it will use the regular label.
Compare :
1. Choose if you want to compare by file name or by Label name and version from “Search with”
2. Choose the directory to compare to on the top panel. (F.e. your apk archive)
3. Add the new apk files to the list:
• Double-click apk files in Explorer while the Compare-tab is active
• Drag & Drop from Explorer
• Add single files via “Add APK”
• Add whole directories via “Add Folder” (Folder history via “▼”)
4. Press “Scan”. APK Organize will now automatically mark every finding in the bottom list.
5. You can now do the following with the results (or your own markings):
• Delete: Deletes all old files… You will then be asked, what to do with the new files.
• Copy: Copies the new files to the specified directory
• Move: Moves the new files to the specified directory
Note: You can do the above steps for files without results too by right-clicking them.
You can also load an exception list. Files that are on this list will be moved to an exception
folder on the target directory to be organized manually…
Search :
This tab enables you to do operations with a specified list of apps, f.e. if you have to install a bunch of apps after a wipe. If you have to do this very often and the apps are always the same, APK Organize can automate this process for you:
1. Create the list of apps you want to do operations with or select a list via “Select list”, if you have already done one of the steps below.
The list MUST only contain the app’s label names without versionnumber, divided by a linebreak. You can do this by the following:
• Manually add the apps with “Add”, Drag & Drop from Explorer or double-click from Explorer and save it via “Save List” for further use.
• Export a list with ROM Toolbox or any app that is capable of exporting list in the demanded pattern and load it into APK Organize. Make the necessary changes and save the list.
2. Choose the directory where your apk files are stored for the left list.
3. Press “Scan”. APK Organize will now list every finding in the bottom list.
4. Do the operations of your desire via the provided buttons on the bottom.
Install :
Installing apk files:
1. Add apk files to the list by doing one of the following:
• Double-click apk files in Explorer while the Rename-tab is active
• Drag & Drop from Explorer
• Add single files via “Add APK”
• Add whole directories via “Choose Folder” (Folder history via “▼”)
• Add files from your Phone via “From Phone” (ADB connection needed)
2. Press “Install”. APK Organize will now try to install the apps over ADB. See the log, if there are any errors.
Note: You can view details like label, package name and permissions via right-click → Details
“Unknown sources” has to be enabled on your phone to install apk files…
You can sort the lists individually by clicking the column headers.
Uninstalling APK files:
1. Go to “Mode → Uninstaller” and choose, if you want to view the installed apps by label or package name.
2. Select the Apps you want to uninstall by marking them and press “Uninstall”
3. APK Organize will now try to uninstall the apps over ADB. See the log, if there are any errors.
Backup : (Root Needed!)
1. Set the directory you want to store your backups in via “Backup Directory”.
2. Go to “Packages” and choose, if you want to view the installed apps by label or package name, or click “From Directory” to display the backups from your chosen directory.
3. Check “App” and/or “Data” for the apps you want to backup or restore and press “Backup” / ”Restore”.
4.APK Organize will now try to complete the task. See the log, if there are any errors.
Notes: If most of the backups/restores fail for you it may be that your ADB daemon is running in secure mode. This can happen on stock kernels, but also on other setups. In that case, try running ADB ROOT (and maybe set it to Auto mode) in APK Organize
For Restores “Unknown sources” has to be enabled on your phone…
You can sort the lists or check/uncheck something for all apps by clicking the column headers.
If you have checked App and Data for an App and it gives an error, try checking “Skip failure for App or Data while backing up both”. It is not necessarily an error, because there just might be no data to back up…
Requirements :
Windows OS ( In video it is windows with Ubuntu Skin )
.NET Framework 4
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Test Version
test versions before release stable version
ARA Softwares Translator
if you want translate APK Organize download this tool
Mobile Version
written by Svarion, click to check his XDA thread
Video :
Version 2.0.0 :
*Auto extract zip and rar files contain apk
Check Monitoring options in Rename window
-Exclude options
(useful for prevent extracting ROM, Kernel and other zip files)
Directory :
Prevent from extracting zip files contained folder
Extensions :
Prevent from extracting zips contained files with some extensions
for exclude by extension start it with "."
e.g. : .img
for exclude by folder or file name write its name
e.g. : META-INF
-Extract with folder
if not checked it will extract apk in root directory without folders
*Backup | Restore method has been changed
Backups from version 1.9.0 are not supported anymore !
Before update to this version Restore your backups then!
*Make APK Organize portable
(Read | Save setting in application directory)
More - Preference - Portable
*Load discontinued Install | Backup projects
-Copy | Move to new founded categories fixed
*Categories fixed
Compatible with new play store
*Exclude lib folder from data backup
*Fix permissions porblem with Android 4.3 has been fixed
*Get package names now loads installed apps in SD too !
*Launch packages from Install & Handle window
*Notification at the end of Install | Backup
*VersionCode added to Rename Patterns
*Option for Remove strings from version
-Useful for some apps such as Astro File Manger
-Its version is : ASTRO-4.3.525
-If you check this option it will be : 4.3.525
*Open/Copy APK's playStore link in Search/Install
*New options for selected rows
-Move to Top/Down
-Keep/Clear
-Bug fixes
Version 1.9.0 :
--Note : Please backup your setting before update, then restore it after update--
*Problem with some Anti Viruses such as NOD 32 has been fixed !
*Permissions fixed
*Categories (Organize apks with their category)
*Compare with package name
*Connect with Mac Address
*Monitoring Improved
*Check for root access before Backup | Restore
*Getting installed apps name without root access
*Scrolling enabled while Installing, Backing up and Renaming (Disable Auto scroll)
*Show old installed version of apk (Root needed)
*Option in rename form for replace space with custom text
*Compare work progress in status bar
*Add apks to Backup | Restore by double click on apk
*Multi select with middle mouse button
*Customizable Messages (Send from me)
*Searching improved
+Manual Search
Search your app
From RightClick menu choose "Add to list"
or
Hold down Shift and press Enter
+Show details in Search form
*Introduced ARA Softwares Translator
+Download from Preference if you are interested to Translate my softwares to your local language
-Bug Fixes
Version 1.8.0 :
**Sort by Install Date (Installed apps)
**Security option for install
*Option for load apk informations in installer (Icon,Package name and ...)
*Check if more than one device is connected
*Set limitation for auto load informations (prevent not responding)
*White list in Security
*Improved Renaming
*Option for remove "v" from version if version is started with v (v1.4 instead of 1.4)
*Option for check install status
*Install | Rename with drag and drop (Enable in Preference for Main window)
*Option for enable/disable show details window at the end
*Go To menu (Fast switch)
*Ask for save if changes not saved in favorite folders and patterns edit
*New message box (translatable)
*Added Favorite folders to Copy/Move in Compare window
*Remember Last Size and Location
*Export Apps list from Backup | Restore
-Guide for Patterns and Favorite Folders
-Prevent duplicate adding in Manual Rename
-Sort enabled in Manual Rename
-Fixed bugs on restoring
-Copy link to clipboard if opening browser failed !
-New Icons (Thanks to Benjamin Humphrey)
-Bug Fixes
Version 1.7.0 :
**Updated ADB to 1.0.31
*New options for existing files in Renaming (Overwrite, Rename, Ask)
*Favorite Folders
*Edit and arrange patterns
*Kill apps before restore
*Set Permissions after Restore
*Improved exporting apps from phone
*New option for load files from sub folders
*Show not found files after search
*Restart after changing language, reset or import settings
*Check update manually
-Fixed Embeded ADB Bug
-Fixed right aligned "More" preference in English
-Fixed ADB BUG !
-Fixed failure report for some success restores
-Uninstall apps from Backup | Restore
-Bug Fixes
Version 1.6.0 :
***Multi Language
***Persian Langauge Added ( Thanks to myself )
**Get Applications List from Phone With Label Name
**Renaming apps with special characters fixed
**Manual Renaming (Read Help)
**Embeded ADB
**Individual Backups (APP, DATA, APP + DATA)
**New Compare method
*Add to Compare List integreated to explorer
*Show details after Backup|Restpre
*Backup|Restore options
*Show detail window for failure installtions (Install from Explorer)
*Associate TXT files (Fast Search)
-Auto ADBROOT
-Sort enabled in Rename, Search, Backup|Restore, Install|Uninstall
-Improvment of FromPhone function
-Save last used pattern for renaming
-Setting Export|Import way changed
-Bug Fixes
Version 1.5.3 :
*Integrate into Explorer (Right Click Menu)
*Connection Check before Backup or Restore
*Check if Package installed before Backup or Restore
*Check for connection after ADB ROOT if Auto Connection is enabled
-Bug fixes
Version 1.5.0 :
*Backup | Restore Data
*Export installed apps
*Rename automatically (Monitoring)
*Rename preview
*Rename and Install APK files located on phone
*Auto Connect
*History for Directories
*Auto Start with Windows
*Export and Import Settings
*Connect with HostName
-Save adbWireless settings
-Bug fixes
Version 1.4.0 :
*New open APK window (with details)
*Renaming pattern
*Install/Uninstall Options
*Compare method
*Uninstaller (New)
*Update checker
*Detail windows after install/uninstall
*Kill ADB server after install/uninstall
-Search in install form
-Bug fixes
Version 1.3.1 :
*ADB Wireless
-Bug fixes
Version 1.3.0 :
*Exception list for comparing
*Renaming to package name
*App Details in install form (Name, Version, Premissions)
*Installing Status
-UI improvment in comparing
-Show log before save
-Shortcuts
-Rename way changed (now apk files from different locations can rename together)
Version 1.2.0 :
*Batch Uninstall
*Log Saver
*No Need to Put aapt In Application Directory
-Better Renaming
-Selective Install
-Rename and Install by Double Clicking on apk files is fixed !!
Version 1.1.0 :
*APK Batch Installer
-Help Menu
Version 1.0.0 :
-Initial release
Wow , really useful thing . Thanks and keep developing it.
rkmiks said:
Wow , really useful thing . Thanks and keep developing it.
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Glad you like it !
Those guys who downloaded, No idea ?
Is it worked ? No bugs found ? No feature you need ?
I tested it and it works perfectly as far as renaming and comparing is concerned . I would love this application to have the capability of getting the apps list by itself from the phone. And also to generate a text file with app list or an html with links in the folder with apks or alphabetically arranging the apks etc.
And ya i got some error about the aapt stuff while renaming , I renamed the apps with different tool and then compared them with this tool.
I would love this thing to develop more . All the best ! and thanks again.
rkmiks said:
I tested it and it works perfectly as far as renaming and comparing is concerned . I would love this application to have the capability of getting the apps list by itself from the phone. And also to generate a text file with app list or an html with links in the folder with apks or alphabetically arranging the apks etc.
And ya i got some error about the aapt stuff while renaming , I renamed the apps with different tool and then compared them with this tool.
I would love this thing to develop more . All the best ! and thanks again.
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About list of apps from phone, I was thinking about that. And i'll try !
Could you tell me what errors did you get ?
In upcoming version you can install APK files
v1.1 Released !
Change log:
APK Batch Installer
Help Menu
Tested new version , no bugs as such . But sometimes it doesn't delete the older version of an apk.
Hope u could add a feature to backup and restore the app data also just like titanium does . and also compare the data too.
Thanks for this small but very useful tool.
rkmiks said:
Tested new version , no bugs as such . But sometimes it doesn't delete the older version of an apk.
Hope u could add a feature to backup and restore the app data also just like titanium does . and also compare the data too.
Thanks for this small but very useful tool.
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I'll look into !
Thanks for the suggestions
adb detects my device, but when i choose to batch install apks, its stuck at installing, and wont install, my device is galaxy s3, am i following the directions correctly, if there are any?
this app works for me though "APK Batch Installer"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531880
mamumami said:
adb detects my device, but when i choose to batch install apks, its stuck at installing, and wont install, my device is galaxy s3, am i following the directions correctly, if there are any?
this app works for me though "APK Batch Installer"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531880
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It doesn't install any application or just some applications?
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In upcoming version :
-Better Renaming
-Rename Details Window
-Selective Install
*Batch Uninstall
*Log Saver
*Rename and Install by Double Clicking on apk files is fixed !!
*No Need to Put aapt In Application Directory
doesnt install any, can you please provide direction to batch install, should phone be in fastboot, development mode on,
mamumami said:
doesnt install any, can you please provide direction to batch install, should phone be in fastboot, development mode on,
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You should turn on Android Debugging and Unknown Sources
No need to be in fastboot !
Version 1.2 released !
Change log:
-Better Renaming
-Selective Install
*Batch Uninstall
*Log Saver
*Rename and Install by Double Clicking on apk files is fixed !!
*No Need to Put aapt In Application Directory
Please if it doesn't work for you save log and send it to me.
Weird!
Version 1 82 views
Version 1.1 84 views
Version 1.2 42 views
and no any ideas, bugs, suggestions or even thanks button !!!!
pesiran said:
Weird!
Version 1 82 views
Version 1.1 84 views
Version 1.2 42 views
and no any ideas, bugs, suggestions or even thanks button !!!!
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Hey man, here is an Idea, change the compare module to compare by hash, like MD5.
Some people, me included, mod apk for theming but the package name is the same, maybe comparing with md5 and give an option to rename the duplicates will be cool.
Also a small request, is it possible for you to make an Android application to rename a bunch of APK in a given directory to their Application Name, like "Application Name v1.0.0.apk" or "applicationname_1.0.0.apk" or something like that? I ask this because I installed a backup software but it makes this backups with the package name and I always end with files like com.something.apk and it is a real pain to find out which file is what.
ngh55 said:
Hey man, here is an Idea, change the compare module to compare by hash, like MD5.
Some people, me included, mod apk for theming but the package name is the same, maybe comparing with md5 and give an option to rename the duplicates will be cool.
Also a small request, is it possible for you to make an Android application to rename a bunch of APK in a given directory to their Application Name, like "Application Name v1.0.0.apk" or "applicationname_1.0.0.apk" or something like that? I ask this because I installed a backup software but it makes this backups with the package name and I always end with files like com.something.apk and it is a real pain to find out which file is what.
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Hey.
comparing is not by package name, it searchs by application name.
for searching hash if you help and explain more maybe i can do some work !
for duplicates the software asks what to do ! keep both or replace or skip !
and your last request, Renaming in phone !!?
Hey Guys an' Girls!
Anyway, so when I first learnt how to decompile, modify then recompile .apks I found it was a rather slow process and figured out a far faster way.I searched google and xda many times and couldn't find my method anywhere. So without further ado, let's go through an easy, simple, step by step guide on how to modify .apk files!
Step 1 - Getting the .apk
Firstly, of course, you will need to obtain the .apk file that you want to edit. There are two methods to do this:
a) If you have the recovery flashable zip for the rom you are currently on, simply open it up, navigate to the file you want to edit (in my case system -> app -> settings.apk) and drag the .apk file onto your desktop.
b) Using root browser or a similar app on your device, navigate to the .apk you wish to edit and copy it onto your sdcard. Then connect to your computer and copy the file from your phone to the computer.
Step 2 - Editing/Modifying your .apk
Now is the important part. Install Winrar by clicking the link. http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0 Then open the .apk by right clicking the file -> open with -> WinRar. Now you can look around the .apk file. Find a file inside the .apk you wish to edit. (In my case I'm going to navigate to res -> mipmap-hdpi -> ic_launcher_settings.png). Just drag the file from the .apk and edit to your liking.
NOTE: It is recommended never to completely take everything out of the .apk and then put it all back in. Just do one file at a time.
Then when your finished, select the old file in the .apk and press the delete button. Now drag in the new edited file into where you found it. Easy!
Step 3 - Putting the new .apk back where it belongs
Now of course, your going to have to put it back on your device to see the changes in effect, there's no point having it on your computer! There are two ways to go about this:
a) Open up your rom and navigate to the place where you took your .apk file from. Click on the old .apk file and press the delete button. Now drag your new edited .apk file into the zip. Then connect your device to your computer and drag the rom onto the sdcard and flash it via recovery. Now reboot the system and see your change/s in effect!
b) Copy your new .apk file from your computer to your device. Then, using Root browser or a similar app, navigate to the old .apk file and look at the permisions. (eg. RW--r--) Now delete the old file and replace with the new, but make sure to set the permissions the same as they were before. Now Simply reboot and see your change/s in effect!
NOTE: For some .apk files (eg. Framework-res.apk) there might be missing folders inside the .apk (eg. Values).
Just hit the thanks button, he doesn't bite your finger!
This is an easy way to edit the images only(icons,wallpaper,etc),not XML files,Smali's and such.I do this using the kitchen,easy way if you theme alot.
Diablo67 said:
This is an easy way to edit the images only(icons,wallpaper,etc),not XML files,Smali's and such.I do this using the kitchen,easy way if you theme alot.
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You don't have to use this guide just for images. That was just the example. You can use it for almost any file inside an .apk. I was just saying that SOME folders aren't there.
Can you guide me to how do i keep same apps of diff versions.
i tried to modify a 3rd party app e.g whatsapp and when i tried installing i got an error which said "the app is not signed", may u kindly assist!
tendyfish said:
i tried to modify a 3rd party app e.g whatsapp and when i tried installing i got an error which said "the app is not signed", may u kindly assist!
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You also have this tool
Easy Apk Dissassembler
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14049173
How do I use a flashable to get rid of .apks??? ₩
On the app I have here it returns 20 results that it scrapes from a website. I only want it to return 3 or 4. How do I get in there and change that value?
I want to change values on touchwiz launcher on my note 3, to use it in 440 dpi. When I use it there is so much margin on all sides, and I need to reduce. I need to add a new icon row as well. Can I do that just by modifying the app?
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are the .xml files encrypted or something? when i try to edit them, it is a bunch of strange characters
Hi,
I would like to modify the tinychat.apk so that i can find how to change my device info/platform from android to something else, like pc or whatever. I dont want to be identified as using an android device. Is this possible?
Regards.
ksaul said:
are the .xml files encrypted or something? when i try to edit them, it is a bunch of strange characters
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Yes, depending on what tool you use to decompile the apk files it may or may not decrypt them. I use apktool and it decrypts them just fine.
I think this method is no longer working for 4.3+
Modify JAR files
littlejoelgriffo said:
Hey Guys an' Girls!
Anyway, so when I first learnt how to decompile, modify then recompile .apks I found it was a rather slow process and figured out a far faster way.I searched google and xda many times and couldn't find my method anywhere. So without further ado, let's go through an easy, simple, step by step guide on how to modify .apk files!
Step 1 - Getting the .apk
Firstly, of course, you will need to obtain the .apk file that you want to edit. There are two methods to do this:
a) If you have the recovery flashable zip for the rom you are currently on, simply open it up, navigate to the file you want to edit (in my case system -> app -> settings.apk) and drag the .apk file onto your desktop.
b) Using root browser or a similar app on your device, navigate to the .apk you wish to edit and copy it onto your sdcard. Then connect to your computer and copy the file from your phone to the computer.
Step 2 - Editing/Modifying your .apk
Now is the important part. Install Winrar by clicking the link. http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0 Then open the .apk by right clicking the file -> open with -> WinRar. Now you can look around the .apk file. Find a file inside the .apk you wish to edit. (In my case I'm going to navigate to res -> mipmap-hdpi -> ic_launcher_settings.png). Just drag the file from the .apk and edit to your liking.
NOTE: It is recommended never to completely take everything out of the .apk and then put it all back in. Just do one file at a time.
Then when your finished, select the old file in the .apk and press the delete button. Now drag in the new edited file into where you found it. Easy!
Step 3 - Putting the new .apk back where it belongs
Now of course, your going to have to put it back on your device to see the changes in effect, there's no point having it on your computer! There are two ways to go about this:
a) Open up your rom and navigate to the place where you took your .apk file from. Click on the old .apk file and press the delete button. Now drag your new edited .apk file into the zip. Then connect your device to your computer and drag the rom onto the sdcard and flash it via recovery. Now reboot the system and see your change/s in effect!
b) Copy your new .apk file from your computer to your device. Then, using Root browser or a similar app, navigate to the old .apk file and look at the permisions. (eg. RW--r--) Now delete the old file and replace with the new, but make sure to set the permissions the same as they were before. Now Simply reboot and see your change/s in effect!
NOTE: For some .apk files (eg. Framework-res.apk) there might be missing folders inside the .apk (eg. Values).
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That's very helpful thank you for sharing. Is there a way to modify JAR files the same way?
gilbertgk said:
That's very helpful thank you for sharing. Is there a way to modify JAR files the same way?
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rename the jar to apk..after done,rename it back to jar
zamzameir said:
rename the jar to apk..after done,rename it back to jar
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Can this work on my note 3 4.3 not rooted?
gilbertgk said:
Can this work on my note 3 4.3 not rooted?
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idk..but you can try n report back
littlejoelgriffo said:
Hey Guys an' Girls!
Anyway, so when I first learnt how to decompile, modify then recompile .apks I found it was a rather slow process and figured out a far faster way.I searched google and xda many times and couldn't find my method anywhere. So without further ado, let's go through an easy, simple, step by step guide on how to modify .apk files!
Step 1 - Getting the .apk
Firstly, of course, you will need to obtain the .apk file that you want to edit. There are two methods to do this:
a) If you have the recovery flashable zip for the rom you are currently on, simply open it up, navigate to the file you want to edit (in my case system -> app -> settings.apk) and drag the .apk file onto your desktop.
b) Using root browser or a similar app on your device, navigate to the .apk you wish to edit and copy it onto your sdcard. Then connect to your computer and copy the file from your phone to the computer.
Step 2 - Editing/Modifying your .apk
Now is the important part. Install Winrar by clicking the link. http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0 Then open the .apk by right clicking the file -> open with -> WinRar. Now you can look around the .apk file. Find a file inside the .apk you wish to edit. (In my case I'm going to navigate to res -> mipmap-hdpi -> ic_launcher_settings.png). Just drag the file from the .apk and edit to your liking.
NOTE: It is recommended never to completely take everything out of the .apk and then put it all back in. Just do one file at a time.
Then when your finished, select the old file in the .apk and press the delete button. Now drag in the new edited file into where you found it. Easy!
Step 3 - Putting the new .apk back where it belongs
Now of course, your going to have to put it back on your device to see the changes in effect, there's no point having it on your computer! There are two ways to go about this:
a) Open up your rom and navigate to the place where you took your .apk file from. Click on the old .apk file and press the delete button. Now drag your new edited .apk file into the zip. Then connect your device to your computer and drag the rom onto the sdcard and flash it via recovery. Now reboot the system and see your change/s in effect!
b) Copy your new .apk file from your computer to your device. Then, using Root browser or a similar app, navigate to the old .apk file and look at the permisions. (eg. RW--r--) Now delete the old file and replace with the new, but make sure to set the permissions the same as they were before. Now Simply reboot and see your change/s in effect!
NOTE: For some .apk files (eg. Framework-res.apk) there might be missing folders inside the .apk (eg. Values).
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Thnax for great guide but,my gopro app has a update and I have changed the icon on it but the app store dosent show me the update button. How to fix so I can update?
What do I need to change in an app to substitute it for another app?
OK so I've installed a new ROM and it comes with a kernel setting app preinstalled. This app has been integrated into the system settings portion of the ROM. I want to replace this kernel settings app with one of my choice but I want to be able to integrate it into the system settings like the original app is. I tried disguising the new app by changing the name of the app and .apk files but that didn't work. Closest I got was being able to convert my app to system app but even though I changed the name, the app, when installed goes back to it's original name. Or what permissions or files do I need to change to allow the integration of my app into the settings interface. Thanks ahead of time, it's appreciated.