This has happened twice to me:
1) I modify a xml file in framework-res.apk (using apktool)
(I modified the two slide lock screen xmls. apktol rebuilt it without any errors)
2) push the rebuilt apk back. (didnt sign it)
3) reboot
During the reboot i get a ton of app permission errors, and then a "Failure starting core service" error, a few seconds later the phone restarts
The permission errors ("no group null"):
http://pastebin.com/p2ut8MmB
And then the actual errors:
http://pastebin.com/Hg4M9jcA
Fixed by:
1)pushing the backup framework-res.apk back.
2)fixing UID mismatches using the utility in AMON-RA's recovery
Solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6334647&postcount=5
Questions:
What am I doing wrong?
What triggers the permission errors?
My suggestion didn't work, see below for alternative.
I don't know much about all these signing mechanisms, but I had exactly the same problems when I was testing framework-res rebuilding capabilities of apktool. Tried to sign it using testsign, but had no luck.
I searched for help on IRC and prash told me that I must testsign update.zip file, not framework-res.apk. I did as he said and it worked for me
Brut.all said:
I don't know much about all these signing mechanisms, but I had exactly the same problems when I was testing framework-res rebuilding capabilities of apktool. Tried to sign it using testsign, but had no luck.
I searched for help on IRC and prash told me that I must testsign update.zip file, not framework-res.apk. I did as he said and it worked for me
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Thanks for the info. Great tool by the way
Will try the update.zip method, and the method djmcnz mentioned.
Update:
Brut.all's tip worked!! thanks again man. I learnt how to create update zips now
Also tried djmcnz's test but it did not work.
update 11/19/2010:
All you need to do is copy/install the file while the OS is not running. The signing part was only needed to allow the update to be flashed
Since AmonRa 2.0 has an option to turn off signature checking all you need to do is
1) update whatever you need in framework-res.apk
2) put the new framework-res.apk in any update.zip whose script copies it to /system/framework. (get a CM nightly if you dont have one)
3) reboot to recovery
4) turn off update signature checking (options>)
5) flash the update. and reboot.
Hmm, is this nexus specific? I'm trying to update framework-res.apk
on motorole milestone, but I get only crashreport after my device boots up.
I jarsign and zipalign this apk and set mode 644 before reboot.
herrlado said:
Hmm, is this nexus specific? I'm trying to update framework-res.apk
on motorole milestone, but I get only crashreport after my device boots up.
I jarsign and zipalign this apk and set mode 644 before reboot.
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see #3 "..I must testsign update.zip file, not framework-res.apk. I did as he said and it worked for me "
OK Thx, do not need we to zipalign framework-res.apk?
Lado
rori~ said:
see #3 "..I must testsign update.zip file, not framework-res.apk. I did as he said and it worked for me "
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Related
Modding a 2.1 Sense UI rom (Hero Based.... but more of a hybrid)
Hey, I've edited the AndroidManifest.xml of the HtcDialer.apk, repackaged, sign and first tried to adb push it to my phone - didn't work, tried adb install - parser error, so I repackaged the entire update.zip and reflashed - still didn't work.
Logcat shows this:
Package com.android.htcdialer has no signatures that match those in shared user android.uid.shared; ignoring!
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I tried popping into recovery and running "fix apk uid errors" but it still throws the same logcat and the dialer won't open.
How do I fix this?
EDIT: I've got this problem, facebook sync and camera/video to fix, then I'll be releasing the fastest SenseUI rom you guys have EVER seen. No joke.
OK, I'm grasping at straws here - so I've also tried, through ADB, completely uninstalling it and rm'ing any traces, then I tried to adb install it and it still won't work, I get an ADB error:
INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE
But everything should be deleted! It shouldn't matter that the old and new signatures don't match, its an entirely fresh install!
I've also noticed that when I adb pu****, I get a list of the HTC apps that share that uid.shared - and at one point they all said "uid=10011" - now they all say "uid=10010". I'm trying to fix this back to he original to see if this is part of the problem, but I can't find this anywhere in the androidmanifest.xml for any off these apps (like contacts, phone, etc).
I know HTC has this shared id stuff for all of their apps, but there must be an easy way to update JUSt an androidmanifest.xml file with a single line to give it vibrate permission. Is there any way I can resign the modified .apk AS Htc?
I have a similar problem (probably the same), does anyone know anything that might help?
Take what was edited and open the original apk with 7zip just drag the edited files in the 7zip window it will ask if you want to add the files, click yes then close out 7zip now pack it up in a update.zip and sign.......Do not sign the apk leave the original signature in there.
Flash adn that should take care of it.
i have been trying to change some strings in the SystemUI.apk file in synergy, just to see what i can make them say... but i keep getting the same issues.
WTF am i doing wrong? :l
alright, so i put a (framework) folder in the usr/local/bin folder and added synergy frameworks.
(com.htc.resources.apk) <--- labeled this 1.apk
(framework-res.apk) <--- labeled this 2.apk
i decompiled SystemUI.apk using [apktool d /Users/Rolando-Ramiro/Desktop/SystemUI.apk /Users/Rolando-Ramiro/Desktop/SystemUI]
and used textmate (application for mac to edit xml files) to edit the strings i wanted and then i built the file again using..
apktool b /Users/Rolando-Ramiro/Desktop/SystemUI /Users/Rolando-Ramiro/Desktop/SystemUI.apk
no errors on either part.
now i tried 2 things after this.
i unzipped the synergy rom and added the SystemUI.apk to system/app folder on my computer.
i compressed it once more and tried to flash it. Nothing happened.
so i got the SystemUI.apk (the one with the modified strings.xml) and just moved it from my sdcard to the system/app folder in my phone.
Right after that, i got FC.
so i went back to what i originally had.
any idea what im doing wrong?
i keep getting
install /sd card ...
finding update package
opening update package
Installing update...
then it goes back to TWRP
--> choose zip to flash
[ ] reboot after successful flash
[ ] zip signature verification
--> reboot to system
<-- back to main menu
anyone with input please let me know.
i have mac/windows
omg ^^..
I already said it many times to you:
1. Pull the SystemUI.apk from your rom.
(put the apk in the same folder with the apktool, the you just have to type teh name of the the apk,with out a complete path. just like in step two)
2. Decompile it:
apktool d SystemUI.apk
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3. make the changes in the SystemUI folder
4. Recompile it WITH AN OTHER NAME:
apktool b SystemUI SystemUI_NEW.apk
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DON'T overwrite the original SystemUI.apk! (In your 1st post you did this!)
5. open both apks with 7zip
6. when u made changes in the res folder drag&drop the ressources file from SystemUI_NEW to SystemUI
- when you see other folder in the 7zip, with xml/pictures you also edited drag&drop them also
7. You dont need do do anything more now!
- just zipping the apk and flash via cwm won't work, read here how to make one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732957
- to try installing this apk won't work either.
8. The right way: copy the SystemUI.apk with ne new ressources file in it
and paste in on your sdcard. move it to /system and change the permission with root explorer to 644 or similar (just like all other apks in system/app) and then finally move it in system/app
- or just push it via adb to system/app
9. reboot
Edit: if u still don't understand how to do it, open teamviewer and give me id and pw =P
Rolando.Ramiro said:
i keep getting
install /sd card ...
finding update package
opening update package
Installing update...
then it goes back to TWRP
--> choose zip to flash
[ ] reboot after successful flash
[ ] zip signature verification
--> reboot to system
<-- back to main menu
anyone with input please let me know.
i have mac/windows
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i would imagine there is an error in your edify script somewhere. and did you resign the apk as a system apk after you recompiled?
i've done everything you said, I PROMISE!
but it still messes up...
how do i resign it?
i decompile SystemUI.apk
it makes a folder called SystemUI
i remove the original SystemUI.apk
then i edit the string, then compile it again.
(i am using the frameworks from the rom that i got the SystemUI.apk from)
once i compile it, i extract the original rom, and go into (system/app) folder and add the .apk
then i compress it back to .zip
i try and flash and i get same error.
i really did the same steps.
i havent tried it on PC though, but i do have it.
gonna do that today.
edit; ok so im reading over the steps that you gave me.
im half asleep right now so i didnt get to fully read them.
my bad! ill do that right now and let you know what i came up with.
edit 2; (15 mins later) i have zip signer 2 on my phone, im pretty sure that will work the same as ppcgeeks apk signer. right?
alright, so instead of creating an update script, i just wanted to push the application from my phone straight into it.
i followed the steps;
1. decompile
2. modify files
3. build with NEW name
4. use 7zip for both NEW and original .apks
5. move over any files from NEW that were modified into original.
6. compress (im not sure if i should of compressed or built again..)
7. move to /system/ and change to what all the apps in /system/app/ are (permissions)
8. move from system/ into system/app.
i still get FC.
sorry if i sound REALLY retarded. im just really unsure what im doing wrong so i have to write it all out.
j4n87 said:
omg ^^..
I already said it many times to you:
1. Pull the SystemUI.apk from your rom.
(put the apk in the same folder with the apktool, the you just have to type teh name of the the apk,with out a complete path. just like in step two)
2. Decompile it:
3. make the changes in the SystemUI folder
4. Recompile it WITH AN OTHER NAME:
DON'T overwrite the original SystemUI.apk! (In your 1st post you did this!)
5. open both apks with 7zip
6. when u made changes in the res folder drag&drop the ressources file from SystemUI_NEW to SystemUI
- when you see other folder in the 7zip, with xml/pictures you also edited drag&drop them also
7. You dont need do do anything more now!
- just zipping the apk and flash via cwm won't work, read here how to make one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732957
- to try installing this apk won't work either.
8. The right way: copy the SystemUI.apk with ne new ressources file in it
and paste in on your sdcard. move it to /system and change the permission with root explorer to 644 or similar (just like all other apks in system/app) and then finally move it in system/app
- or just push it via adb to system/app
9. reboot
Edit: if u still don't understand how to do it, open teamviewer and give me id and pw =P
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DUDE I ****ING GOT IT. :O
thank you so much.
posting screenshots right meow.
Rolando.Ramiro said:
DUDE I ****ING GOT IT. :O
thank you so much.
posting screenshots right meow.
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no need to resign/compress after drag/drop file...thats the way im doing it
Congrats that u finally made it..was a hard way =P
j4n87, that guide. it's beautiful.
You saved my day, Sir!
@j4n87:
Thanks a lot for your nice step by step guide - it really helped me a lot!
As a beginning, I tried to change the color of the statusbar's clock. My main mistake was violating your rule 6b:
6. when u made changes in the res folder drag&drop the ressources file from SystemUI_NEW to SystemUI
- when you see other folder in the 7zip, with xml/pictures you also edited drag&drop them also
So you have to copy the file status_bar.xml from SystemUI_NEW.apk/res to SystemUI.apk/res, too.
Thanks again!
Wolfgang
EDIT:
Here is a little timesaver for you when you have installed Android Development Kit (with adb command within your PATH) and you have a WLAN connection to your development PC:
- Install the app adbWireless from the market.
- To get SystemUI.apk installed, start adbWireless and type in your PC's terminal:
1. adb connect 192.168.1.100:5555
2. adb remount
3. adb push SystemUI.apk /system/app
4. adb shell killall system_server
ad 1) Take the values the app tells you.
ad 2) Makes /system partition writeable.
ad 3) You may have to add the correct path to the SystemUI.apk on your PC.
ad 4) That's the command for soft rebooting your smartphone which is faster than a normal reboot.
I am trying to make some minor changes to framework-res.apk in /res/values/bools.xml
I used apktool to decompile and make my changes but I am not sure how to properly re-compile.
Just "apktool b framework-res" errors out with invalid resource names.
Finally got it to re-compile by pasting the resource.arsc. from original apk(Dunno if this is correct way)
Then, after re-compile I paste the META-INF from the original apk.
I am hesitant to push this onto my phone now because to file sizes of the modified and original .apk differ by like 2mb. And theres 100 more files in /res of the modified .apk. (Now shows file I was trying to access by decompiling before)
Can I safely push the .apk? or am I doing it completly wrong?
Thanks!
( I did search forums and web before, but did not find anyone having to copy resource.arsc before re-compiling)
trailblazerz11 said:
I am trying to make some minor changes to framework-res.apk in /res/values/bools.xml
I used apktool to decompile and make my changes but I am not sure how to properly re-compile.
Just "apktool b framework-res" errors out with invalid resource names.
Finally got it to re-compile by pasting the resource.arsc. from original apk(Dunno if this is correct way)
Then, after re-compile I paste the META-INF from the original apk.
I am hesitant to push this onto my phone now because to file sizes of the modified and original .apk differ by like 2mb. And theres 100 more files in /res of the modified .apk. (Now shows file I was trying to access by decompiling before)
Can I safely push the .apk? or am I doing it completly wrong?
Thanks!
( I did search forums and web before, but did not find anyone having to copy resource.arsc before re-compiling)
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FOr me, APKtool works as ****...
What you can do: pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk ~/backup
and then you can push. If it doesn't work, then boot into recovery, select mount system and push back the old one.
OT: I don't get why you should use original resources.arsc...
offtopic: when I decompile framework-res using apktool, I get other file structure then normal extract. example: my framework-res doenst have a raw-folder, but apktool decompiled has...
mDroidd said:
FOr me, APKtool works as ****...
What you can do: pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk ~/backup
and then you can push. If it doesn't work, then boot into recovery, select mount system and push back the old one.
OT: I don't get why you should use original resources.arsc...
offtopic: when I decompile framework-res using apktool, I get other file structure then normal extract. example: my framework-res doenst have a raw-folder, but apktool decompiled has...
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This is due to the raw folder being combined into the resources file. Search for apkmultitool it is a far easier tool to use and will do everything you need. That goes for both posts
Before doing that, create a flashable zip containing the framework-res.apk file which you can use in case you get a black screen or something.
So that you don't have to restore.
You do realize that resources.arsc, aka resources directory is the collection of xml and other data. You take it from another ROM, how on earth will your xml edits be preserved?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
I need to edit the bools.xml file in framework-res.apk and an a bit stuck on the apktool. I used the APK Multitool to decompile the framework-res.apk file. I then used notepad++ to edit the bools.xml file. I then recompiled it using the APK Multitool and pushed it to /system/framework overwriting the original (after first making a copy of the original). On reboot the phone is stuck in a boot loop.
I managed to use ADB shell to restore the original file and it now boots (I lost all the synchronise stuff but not a big deal). So I have been searching and have found various posts about the later versions of apktool not working very well.
I have a fairly clean Windows 7 x86 installation with Java 1.6 and am using this to do the work on. Can someone point me in the right direction as to how to edit/recompile the framework-res.apk file?
Andy
I actually also trying to edit bools.xml located in framework-res.apk
I'm using Apk Changer it may be easier.
after some tries (and bootloops) I've managed to do some changes in framework-res : replacing pictures -> It works
after decompiling the apk, when I edit values within bools.xml , & then choose to compile, it creates a folder called "keep" and i have to delete edited files in that folder so as to replace them by my customized files.
BUT I don't find the folder "values" that contains bools.xml . Therefore, the generated apk will not make changes done in bools.xml .
Does anyone has any idea about Editing that xml ?
More details & Tuto :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9066440&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9978779&postcount=62
@ADB100
Advanced Decompiling
Sometimes, you have that pesky app that just won't decompile correctly. Usually, it's an app related to others, like a proprietary system app based off framework-res.apks.
When this happens, you need to ensure that the frameworks are there to have the app's recourse tables properly compile.
For either apktool or apk manager, find a folder on your computer called "apktool."
The should be a folder in here called "framework," and inside that, a 1.apk.
For an app that is dependent on the framework-res.apk in a specific phone/rom, take the framework-res.apk for that rom and rename it 1.apk.
Replace the default one in the folder with yours.
If there's a second one, like the twframework-res.apk for Samsung phones, rename it 2.apk and place it in the "framework" folder.
Now, decompile like normal, and everything should be good
//By theimpaler747
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-Yasser-
-yasser- said:
I actually also trying to edit bools.xml located in framework-res.apk
I'm using Apk Changer it may be easier.
after some tries (and bootloops) I've managed to do some changes in framework-res : replacing pictures -> It works
after decompiling the apk, when I edit values within bools.xml , & then choose to compile, it creates a folder called "keep" and i have to delete edited files in that folder so as to replace them by my customized files.
BUT I don't find the folder "values" that contains bools.xml . Therefore, the generated apk will not make changes done in bools.xml .
Does anyone has any idea about Editing that xml ?
More details & Tuto :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9066440&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9978779&postcount=62
@ADB100
-Yasser-
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The values folders get compressed into the resources.arsc file so in the keep folder delete this file and your changes will stick
not sure if you got this figured out yet but if not heres how the whole process should go.
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
if on a sense based rom do this too
Code:
apktool if com.htc.resources.apk
change to the directory where your framework-res.apk is
Code:
apktool d -f framework-res.apk out
or something like this if apktool is not in your path
Code:
apktool d -f ~/Desktop/framework-res.apk ~/Desktop/out
easy way to build is to cd to out folder
Code:
cd ~/Desktop/out
to build apk
Code:
apktool b
then just sign apk if needed
if you are on linux you can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446233
wes342 said:
not sure if you got this figured out yet but if not heres how the whole process should go.
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
if on a sense based rom do this too
Code:
apktool if com.htc.resources.apk
change to the directory where your framework-res.apk is
Code:
apktool d -f framework-res.apk out
or something like this if apktool is not in your path
Code:
apktool d -f ~/Desktop/framework-res.apk ~/Desktop/out
easy way to build is to cd to out folder
Code:
cd ~/Desktop/out
to build apk
Code:
apktool b
then just sign apk if needed
if you are on linux you can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446233
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Thanks for this. This is what I have done but it hasn't worked for me so far. I am not sure whether I need to sign the file or not - I suspect I do?
Apart from the boot-loop another thing that worries me is the file sizes - the original framework-res.apk is 6,135,120-bytes whilst the new one is 3,319,608-bytes.
My ROM is based on the stock rooted 3.12.405.1 by nitro. The framework-res.apk already had a modification (the default wallpaper was changed) and I changed this back by just replacing the image in the .apk from WinRar and this worked fine. I want to edit the bools.xml file and get it back into the resources.arsc file.
Andy
ADB100 said:
Thanks for this. This is what I have done but it hasn't worked for me so far. I am not sure whether I need to sign the file or not - I suspect I do?
Apart from the boot-loop another thing that worries me is the file sizes - the original framework-res.apk is 6,135,120-bytes whilst the new one is 3,319,608-bytes.
My ROM is based on the stock rooted 3.12.405.1 by nitro. The framework-res.apk already had a modification (the default wallpaper was changed) and I changed this back by just replacing the image in the .apk from WinRar and this worked fine. I want to edit the bools.xml file and get it back into the resources.arsc file.
Andy
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No you don't have to sign the framework API. System apks are signed. What edits are you trying to do?
zelendel said:
No you don't have to sign the framework API. System apks are signed. What edits are you trying to do?
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All I want to edit is the bools.xml file so I can enable the SIP client to work over 3G: i.e. change this line in the file and re-cook it
Code:
<bool name="config_sip_wifi_only">true</bool>
This is potentially the 1st step though. If I can sucessfully edit this then I will probably try other things.
Andy
ADB100 said:
All I want to edit is the bools.xml file so I can enable the SIP client to work over 3G: i.e. change this line in the file and re-cook it
Code:
<bool name="config_sip_wifi_only">true</bool>
This is potentially the 1st step though. If I can sucessfully edit this then I will probably try other things.
Andy
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Ok so here is a step by step that I have used to make just this edit.
Apkmultitool is the one I use.
1. Decompile the apk
2. Change the false to true
3. Compile with option 11
4. In the keep folder delete the resource.asc file and then finish compiling.
5. Put New apk in zip removing the unsigned so it is named properly
6. Flash
zelendel said:
Ok so here is a step by step that I have used to make just this edit.
Apkmultitool is the one I use.
1. Decompile the apk
2. Change the false to true
3. Compile with option 11
4. In the keep folder delete the resource.asc file and then finish compiling.
5. Put New apk in zip removing the unsigned so it is named properly
6. Flash
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OK - just removed and reinstalled APK Multitool, verified the path environment variable and followed these steps - Step 3 where it asks whether this is a system apk I said yes and when it asks about copying files I said yes. The resulting file is now 5,653KB compared to the original that is 5,992KB. I assume the difference is the lack of signing?
Does this sound right?
Andy
ADB100 said:
OK - just removed and reinstalled APK Multitool, verified the path environment variable and followed these steps - Step 3 where it asks whether this is a system apk I said yes and when it asks about copying files I said yes. The resulting file is now 5,653KB compared to the original that is 5,992KB. I assume the difference is the lack of signing?
Does this sound right?
Andy
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That and the compression level that is used. It will also change if you optimize the pngs. Nothing to really worry about
I am obviously doing something fundamentally wrong
I followed the instructions to the letter, created the unsignedframework-res.apk, renamed it, pushed it to to my device (adb remount, adb push framework-res.apk system/framework/framework-res.apk) and rebooted - boot loop. Tried signing it with APK Multitool and then pushing this file. This time it booted but I had forced close on all sorts of things. Restored the original file and it is working again but all the sync stuff has screwed up meaning I need to re-flash as my ROM has stuff in /data that will get wiped if I do a factory reset.
Any other pointers or do you want to try editing the file for me and I'll see if yours works? I have attached the original file.
Andy
ADB100 said:
I am obviously doing something fundamentally wrong
I followed the instructions to the letter, created the unsignedframework-res.apk, renamed it, pushed it to to my device (adb remount, adb push framework-res.apk system/framework/framework-res.apk) and rebooted - boot loop. Tried signing it with APK Multitool and then pushing this file. This time it booted but I had forced close on all sorts of things. Restored the original file and it is working again but all the sync stuff has screwed up meaning I need to re-flash as my ROM has stuff in /data that will get wiped if I do a factory reset.
Any other pointers or do you want to try editing the file for me and I'll see if yours works? I have attached the original file.
Andy
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I've tried to change it for you,
Code:
<bool name="config_sip_wifi_only">false</bool>
The file size is reduced to 3.23 Mb maybe it's bcz of optimizing effect..
check if it works .
-Yasser-
-yasser- said:
I've tried to change it for you,
Code:
<bool name="config_sip_wifi_only">false</bool>
The file size is reduced to 3.23 Mb maybe it's bcz of optimizing effect..
check if it works .
-Yasser-
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Hi
Thanks for this. Just renamed this and pushed it to my DHD, rebooted and yep it works. I haven't built a ROM with it yet but this tells me something is wrong at my end....
I have a fairly vanilla Dell PC with Windows 7 Ultimate x86 OEM. I have installed the DSIXDA kitchen and have been building ROMs for my DHD for a while. I have some of the Android SDK installed but maybe not all or updated (not sure if this is a problem?) but enough for adb.exe to work? I have installed the APK Multitool (obviously) and some other utilities (Ultimate Multi Tool, HTC Sync)
Other than that its a pretty clean machine - Microsoft Security Essentials and WinRar is all that's installed. This is a spare PC that I wiped recently and installed Windows 7 on and all I am really using it for is making android ROMs.
EDIT: Just built a ROM with this framework-res.apk as swapping this after I have configured account sync seems to screw the accounts up (they sync but aren't displayed in Settings, Accounts & Sync). Anyway the ROM built OK and its all working. I'd really like to know what I am doing wrong with editing the APK?
Andy
OK.
I don't really know what's wrong with your PC, or procedure ..
I'll tell you what I am doing, that may helps.
I'm using apk changer . download it from here
I think It's nearly the same as other tools, although you can try it.
For editing framework-res.apk,
first open cmd : cd <..>\apk_changer\other (folder containing apktool.jar)
then type : java -jar apktool.jar if <PATH To>\framework-res.apk
It should tell you that "framework installed to ..."
Now put your framework-res.apk in "place-files-here-for-modding"
and run apkchanger.bat choose 1 (decompile) and 3 (for sources & resources)
Do your modifications.
then return to bat, type 3 (compile). yes for system apk & yes for replacing original files.
a 'keep' folder will be created, delete resources.asc inside it.
type enter within cmd & you're done . check the new file in "place-files-here-for-modding" (unsignedframework-res.apk)
Yasser
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OK.
I don't really know what's wrong with your PC, or procedure ..
I'll tell you what I am doing, that may helps.
I'm using apk changer . download it from here
I think It's nearly the same as other tools, although you can try it.
For editing framework-res.apk,
first open cmd : cd <..>\apk_changer\other (folder containing apktool.jar)
then type : java -jar apktool.jar if <PATH To>\framework-res.apk
It should tell you that "framework installed to ..."
Now put your framework-res.apk in "place-files-here-for-modding"
and run apkchanger.bat choose 1 (decompile) and 3 (for sources & resources)
Do your modifications.
then return to bat, type 3 (compile). yes for system apk & yes for replacing original files.
a 'keep' folder will be created, delete resources.asc inside it.
type enter within cmd & you're done . check the new file in "place-files-here-for-modding" (unsignedframework-res.apk)
Yasser
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Hi
Thanks for replying. I am going to wipe and reinstall Windows 7. I know it seems a bit drastic but its the only way I can eliminate it - plus its just a PC in the corner that has no important stuff (apart from the android stuff) on it.
Andy
OK so i modified the framework-res.apk of a rom i recompiled it without signing. The problem is that i want to replace the old framework-res.apk in the zip file before flashing the rom.
When i do this either with 7 zip or winrar i get stuck in bootloop BUT if i flash only the framework-res.apk with an update.zip after i install the rom it works perfectly .
I searched all over and from what i read this should work... do i need to sign the apk if i replace it in the zip before flashing?
And if i need to sign it how i do that, i just sign it with apkmanager?
I haven't this problem, but try to sign it. They are many tools and apps for Android (also Linux) and Windows.
fd1999 said:
I haven't this problem, but try to sign it. They are many tools and apps for Android (also Linux) and Windows.
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So you just open the .zip file replace the apk and it works?? Can you sugest some tool for signing? cause i signed it with apk manager and it din't work i got stuck at boot animation only this time it stops completly it doesn't loop...
Also i have the same issue with Settings.apk , this one if i put it in the zip before flashing it doesn't open even if i sign it or not ... what the hell am i doing wrong???
If i flash them individualy with .zip update after i flash the rom, everything works fine . But i want to modify the rom before flashing... to have only one zip ...
gafaysto said:
OK so i modified the framework-res.apk of a rom i recompiled it without signing. The problem is that i want to replace the old framework-res.apk in the zip file before flashing the rom.
When i do this either with 7 zip or winrar i get stuck in bootloop BUT if i flash only the framework-res.apk with an update.zip after i install the rom it works perfectly .
I searched all over and from what i read this should work... do i need to sign the apk if i replace it in the zip before flashing?
And if i need to sign it how i do that, i just sign it with apkmanager?
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what actually happens is when u decompile apk with apktool and then recompile it, signature gets mismatched so it gets stuck on bootloop. To solve this use apkmanager and decompile it as system app, perform changes and then recompile by following instructions therein
fundoozzz said:
decompile it as system app, perform changes and then recompile by following instructions therein
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Is that the option to decompile apk <with dependencies> cause i don't find any other option to decompile , or i have to switch decompile mode ???
gafaysto said:
Is that the option to decompile apk <with dependencies> cause i don't find any other option to decompile , or i have to switch decompile mode ???
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yup decompile with dependencies
fundoozzz said:
yup decompile with dependencies
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Ok i got it working , the problem was that i skipped a step when building the apk , when it offered to copy any additional files in order to ensure
least number of errors it seems that is an very important step ...
gafaysto said:
Ok i got it working , the problem was that i skipped a step when building the apk , when it offered to copy any additional files in order to ensure
least number of errors it seems that is an very important step ...
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fundoozzz said:
perform changes and then recompile by following instructions therein
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Thats what I said
So I bought this little phone and I was baffled that there are so few language options to select.
The phone is for my father (the english evades him) therefore I need my mother language on it.
Phone Version XT1021
OS:
Android 4.4.2 Blur_Version.20.11.14.condor_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03 Updated to 4.4.4, rebuilt in a deodexed ZIP file, and a system.img file
Ho needs it, I can upload it, I have either the update.zip or system/boot img files.
What I tried:
I tried to recompile the framework-res, system and other 15~20 apps, on some it worked on some it did not.
I am using the Nexus 5 translations files
On those that worked I managed to activate them by using a morelocale app from market and the translations work just fine.
On systemUI.apk I am getting force close
On framework-res.apk the phone freezes.
How I decompile/recompile and test the apps.
1) Decompile the app
2) Add the new values
4) Recompile
5) Copy the new app created app and the original one in a folder.
6) Open both apps
7) Drag and drop the resources.asrc file in the original apk and when you are asked how would you like to compress the file, I select STORE (I use winrar)
So if anyone managed to edit the framework app, systemUI and he is kind to share how he did it without getting any bootloops and force close, I would be very appreciative.
Now, regarding the boot.img
I tried to unpack it, using the classic method, it unpacks ok, the problem is on repacking,
Is there a special tool to do it or what ?
Why do i need
I need the adb.secure to be 0, and also the security off, so I can be able to use ADB REMOUNT and monitor adb logcat since the device starts. and also to be able to push apps to system using adb.
So, ho has the information and he is kind to share ?
here is the proper way to decompile and recompile the apk in a proper way
1. Make sure you have the latest version of the apktool
2. install the framework (try using 4.4.2 framework if 4.4.4 one gives error)
3. Decompile make changes
4. Choose option compile system app in apktools
5. now when it asks to delete all the things you have modified then delete the res and resources.arsc file and if you have made any smali changes delete the classes.dex too
6. go back to script and press enter
7. now open both MODIFIED APK and UNMODIFIED APK and then DRAG AND DROP androidmanifest.xml and meta inf from UNMODIFIED TO MODIFIED APK
8. push it and set rw-r-r permission
and if you are getting the error unable to remount then install adb insecure app by chainfire
thats it
happy modding
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Prashanth Meesara: said:
here is the proper way to decompile and recompile the apk in a proper way
1. Make sure you have the latest version of the apktool
2. install the framework (try using 4.4.2 framework if 4.4.4 one gives error)
3. Decompile make changes
4. Choose option compile system app in apktools
5. now when it asks to delete all the things you have modified then delete the res and resources.arsc file and if you have made any smali changes delete the classes.dex too
6. go back to script and press enter
7. now open both MODIFIED APK and UNMODIFIED APK and then DRAG AND DROP androidmanifest.xml and meta inf from UNMODIFIED TO MODIFIED APK
8. push it and set rw-r-r permission
and if you are getting the error unable to remount then install adb insecure app by chainfire
thats it
happy modding
any help comment below by quoting or mentioning my name(i get notification so that i can give quick responce )
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I will try like this, thx for the input.
globula_neagra said:
I will try like this, thx for the input.
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Anytime bro . if you get any errors I will help you on Teamviewer
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I managed to add the language using your method, only with one mention, I think on framework you have to select STORE when you add the file to the archive.