[UTILITY] Android Utility - [apktool|dex2jar|smali|more][Mac & Linux][Feb13, 2012]
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October 12. 2011.
Dear AU users:
I want to make a list of all the projects/themes/ROMs that AU helped make/optimize/perfect. If you all could be so kind as to post a link to your projects and I can put in op.
The goal: (a.) to demonstrate the scope of AU, and (b.) to show off all of your ideas and projects.
I would appreciate your help with this.
Sincerely yours,
Tommy
Hello again!
This time, here to present you with Android Utility - a tool to discover and modify Android.
Currently available for Mac OS X and Linux
Windows Coming in the future.
Code:
Welcome back tommytomatoe,
Android Utility by tommytomatoe. Version 1.0.7. Special Edition
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| BASIC TOOLS || ADVANCE TOOLS |
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| 1. adb tools || 7. apk Re-Engineering |
| 2. keystore manager || 8. apk Optimization |
| 3. sign apk and update.zip || 9. dex code utility |
| 4. zipalign ||10. draw9patch utilities |
| 5. change-log creator ||11. AU ROM Utility |
| 6. png swap themer ||12. 3vodex |
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| K. Run dsixda's Android Kitchen |
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| x. Run Installation Guide || e. Extras |
| i. Install Android SDK || q. Quit |
| u. Update Android-Utility || |
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Select an Option:
Install Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions in POST #3
What AU can help you do
Change apktool versions 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.4.1 on the fly
Apk optimization
Apk re-engineering (via apktool)
Keystore manager
Easy ADB
Draw9Patch compiler/decompiler
Zipalign
Dex Editing (via smali and baksmali)
Dex2Jar
Pngout
pngcrush
advpng
optipng
Auto ODEX
Auto dex-removal
Android Kitchen Integration
Much much more
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The Goal
A tool for Mac! AU will provide the tools necessary to begin theming projects, apk modifications, optimizations, and hacks. At the end of the day, I hope this project has helped you in doing these things.
AU can also help the user install and utilize apktool even if the user chooses not to use the Android Utility Interface.
Note, in some instances of the utility superuser permissions must be granted (sudo). Please be aware that the changes made are reversible and are not destructive to the Host Operating System.
Please READ Posts #1, 2, and 3 in their Entirety before proceeding.
Feel free to post concerns and bugs. This is still in development! Thank you.
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The Goods
Version History
Android Utility Source Code and information
Mac OS X Version 1.0.2 Download:
Android Utility Mac OS X Version 1.0.2
Linux Version 1.x.x Download:
Android Utility Universal Installer Automated Script
Download tar file. Open with Archive Manager. Extract au.installer. Run in terminal by double clicking on it. Follow on-screen prompts. Done.
Old Versions
Mac OS X
Android Utility Github Direct Download Version 1.0.1
Mirror - Full Version 1.0.1 Download
Mac Mirror Version b-1.0.0
Android Utility Github Direct Download Version b-1.0.0
Android Utility Github Direct Download Version 1.0.2
Update Package - 1.0.1 -> 1.0.2 - ONLY USE IF RUNNING VERSION 1.0.1. Extract "update" folder into root of android-utility, then run "update_script" by clicking on it.
Patch Update 1.0.2.b - Fixes three scripts. Extract "update" folder into root of android-utility, then run "update_script" by clicking on it.
Linux
Android Utility Github Direct Download Version 1.0.1
Update Package - 1.0.0 -> 1.0.1 - ONLY USE IF RUNNING VERSION 1.0.0. Extract "update" folder into root of android-utility, then run "update_script" by clicking on it.
Android Utility Github Direct Download Version 1.0.2
Patch Update 1.0.2.b - Fixes two scripts. Extract "update" folder into root of android-utility, then run "update_script" by clicking on it.
Android Utility Mirror Mediafire Full Version 1.0.2 Linux
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Install Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions
Credits
Brut.all - apktool.jar and sound advice
JesusFreke - baksmali.jar and smali.jar
Stericson/JF - testsign.jar
Google - AOSP
Pendo - sound advice/answering my rookie questions
aamikam - sound advice
themikmik.com - Awesome sauce [jadeboy, nick, cho, et cetera ]
myn's thread - dougjamal, myn, lowetax, ageesm, persnlmgr, et cetera
xda developers - Roots
JsChiSurf - sound advice
dsixda - sound advice
Amon_RA - sound advice
Igor Pavlov - 7zip
Ardfry Imaging, LLC. - pngout
Glenn Randers-Pehrson - pngcrush
Andrea Mazzoleni - advpng
Cosmin Truta - optipng
Emmanuel Dupuy - JD-GUI
Xclusive Rydah, Chingy, misfit - testing and ideas
Version: 1.0.6
### Welcome to Android Utility
# README
# Author: Tommy Nguyen [tommytomatoe]
# Date: October 6, 2011
### Update. October 06, 2011
>Version 1.0.5
>added adb logcat ultimate tool
>added auto-update
>Version 1.0.6
>added update options
### Update. October 04, 2011
>updated res_compress
>added auto-zipalign option
### Update. October 04, 2011
>added system app sign option
>removed 7z and 7z.so
### Update. October 03, 2011
>Version 1.0.3
>updated main menu
>added kitchen plugin
### Update. August 22, 2011
>version 1.0.2
>updated main menu
>updated apktool (1.4.2 and 1.3.2-mod)
>added png Optimization [pngout, pngcrush, optipng, and advpng]
>updated installation guide
>added support for touchwhix and sony
>added 3vodex script capabilities
>removed 7z in apk_compress and res_compress
>updated installau
>added auto-dex-removal [dexrm and dexrm2]
>BIGGEST CHANGE: added dex2jar
>added smali/baksmali support
### Update. July 14, 2011
>version 1.0.1
>updated sign script
>updated main menu
>added ROM Utility
>added apk Optimization
>added change-log creator
>fixed error logging for decompiling and recompile process
>added resources.arsc decompression
### Update. July 13, 2011
>version b-1.0.0
>redid decompile and rebuild scripts
>added error logging to decode and rebuild
>added filter to adb script
>changed main menu layout
### Update. July 08, 2011
>more preparation
>added zipalign script
>added sign apk/update.zip scripts
>updated apktool decode mechanism, now includes META-INF extractions
### Update. July 05, 2011
> preparing for initial release
> added apktool build script
> added draw9patch stuff
### Update. June 20, 2011
> added some major changes
> got confirmation for use of PNGOUT
> preparing for initial release
### Update. June 15, 2011
> major changes to install script
> minor changes to andutil script
> Version a-0.89 should be up and running soon
### Update. June 06, 2011
> github repo created
### CREDITS
> brut.all for apktool.jar and decode9patchPng.jar
> jesusfreke for smali and baksmali
> PNGOUT.EXE used with permission of Ardfry Imaging, LLC.
> pngcrush - Copyright (C) 1998-2002,2006-2011 Glenn Randers-Pehrson
> advpng - Andrea Mazzoleni
> optipng - Copyright (C) 2001-2011 Cosmin Truta
> dex2jar - [email protected]
> JD-GUI - Copyright © 2008-2011 Emmanuel Dupuy
> Igor Pavlov for 7zip
> Google
> Android
> HTC
> xda developers
> themikmik.com
> tommytomatoe
Please follow these INSTRUCTIONS Carefully. The usefulness of AU depends on your attention of these instructions. Thank you.
### Installation ###
*** MAC ***
Prerequisite: JAVA (standard on Mac OS X)
1. Download from Github.com link or direct link or mirror.
2. Unpack the archive (tar.gx or zip) to your HOME folder.
HOME folder is located in /Users/username. To determine HOME folder, open Terminal in Applications Drawer and type:
open $HOME
3. Place the unzipped folder in the finder window that opens.
4. Rename the folder to "android-utility" - ATTENTION! CASE SENSITIVE (ie. Android-utility ≠ android-utility).
5. Double check and make sure name of folder is "android-utility".
6 From here, you have two options (A or B).
# Option A
Open in Finder the android-utility
Look for the file "andutil"
Double click on "andutil"
A Terminal Window will open up with Welcome Screen (Which you will see only on initial install)
Continue through the installation
# Option B
Open a Terminal Window
Type these lines followed by ENTER key:
cd $HOME/android-utility
./andutil
Continue through the installation
From now on, to run AU, you can either double click on the andutil icon, or simply type "andutil" in Terminal from any directory. AU adds necessary files to your PATH.
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*** Linux ***
Prerequisite: JAVA
If you have Java, continue. If not, run these commands (pressing ENTER key after each one) in Terminal to install Java:
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ lucid partner"
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install sun-java6-bin sun-java6-jre
sudo apt-get -f install
sudo apt-get install sun-java6-bin sun-java6-jre
1. Download from Github.com link or direct link or mirror.
2. Unpack the archive (tar.gx or zip) to your HOME folder.
HOME folder is located in /home/username. To determine HOME folder, open Terminal in Applications Drawer and type (for Gnome Environment):
nautilus $HOME
3. Place the unzipped folder in the window that opens.
4. Rename the folder to "android-utility" - ATTENTION! CASE SENSITIVE (ie. Android-utility ≠ android-utility).
5. Double check and make sure name of folder is "android-utility".
6 From here, you have two options (A or B).
# Option A
Open in Finder the android-utility
Look for the file "andutil"
Double click on "andutil"
A Terminal Window will open up with Welcome Screen (Which you will see only on initial install)
Continue through the installation
# Option B
Open a Terminal Window
Type these lines followed by ENTER key:
cd $HOME/android-utility
./andutil
Continue through the installation
From now on, to run AU, you can either double click on the andutil icon, or simply type "andutil" in Terminal from any directory. AU adds necessary files to your PATH.
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*** Windows ***
Coming Later.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What if I get /usr/local/bin not a directory? ScreenShot
Answer: Post #111 aka my Epiphany
2. What if I get an error "Apk cannot be decoded"? ScreenShot
Answer: Please be sure that your apk has no spaces in its name. Post #98
3. Why is my new apk so much smaller than my original apk?
Answer: Two reasons. 1. Apktool when it builds, it uses full compression. 2. The new apk has not been signed, so the signature files "META-INF" are not present.
4. What can I use to edit xml files?
Answer: Mac: TextEdit or TextWrangler. Linux: Gedit (my personal favorite). Windows: Notepad++
5. Why won't my apk decompile?
Answer: Well, multiple reasons. Let's start fresh.
a. Have you installed proper "framework" files, ie framework-res.apk and com.htc.resources.apk? These go inside working-folder/framework-here/. Install via Option #1 in Apk re-engineering.
b. Have you installed a new version of apktool? Sometimes that will resolve your issues.
6. Why won't my apk recompile/build?
Answer: Again, could be multiple reasons.
a. Are you sure your framework files are installed?
b. Your edits could just be bad/mistakes.
c. Install a different version of "aapt", available in installau and the apk Re-engineering suite.
7. I get the error: "apktool.yml does not exist".
Answer: Please refer to questions 5 and 6. A file "apktool.yml" gets created that's used by apktool during the decode process. If that went wrong, then you won't be able to compile.
8. AU tells me to check build_log for errors. But there is nothing there!
Answer: Currently the build_log is funky. I will fix in the future. If it tells you to check log and nothing is there...then ignore it. There really wasn't an error. But if the log does exist, then you have an error.
9. When will a PC Version exist?
Answer: When I have time.
10. When will you include latest apktool (v1.4.2)?
Answer: AU Version 1.0.2 will include latest tools.
11. When will smali/baksmali support be available?
Answer: AU Version 1.0.2 will include latest tools.
12. When will png optimization be available?
Answer: AU Version 1.0.2 will include latest tools.
13. Why cant't I sign my apk with test keys? They won't install!
Answer: Using an archive manager, delete the ORIGINAL "META-INF" (aka the signature) and then sign.
14. I get errors using Draw9Patch decompiler after using 9.png from a decompiled apk.
Answer: Post 151
15. What if I have a non-HTC Device, like Xperia or Sammy?
Answer: Currently, support for those devices does not exist for the "Apk Re-Engineering", namely Option #1 Install Framework first. The tool is written to only look for "framework-res.apk" and "com.htc.resources.apk". Future versions will have support for more proprietary ROMs. More info on Post 134.
More to come.
Enjoy!
Awesome utility man
I can't wait for the Windows and Linux ver
+1 to Myn's reply. Can't wait for Windows & Linux versions.
Great work!
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Thank you gentlemen. More features in the plans but a Linux version first. Maybe tomorrow night.
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tommytomatoe said:
Thank you gentlemen. More features in the plans but a Linux version first. Maybe tomorrow night.
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My laptop is very happy to hear that!
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Great, now I definitely have to dust off my MacBook to use this.
vanessaem said:
Great, now I definitely have to dust off my MacBook to use this.
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Do it V! It will solve all your apktool woes.
Just getting off work. Might have some time to polish of Linux version tonight...but will have to see what the lady wants to do. :-(
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I'm on a Windows computer, but I'd be willing to grab a Mac to try this out if it can solve my problem.
I need to edit AndroidManifest.xml in Settings.apk. I follow the procedure below:
1. Decompile settings.apk
2. Edit AndroidManifest.xml
3. Recompile
4. Drag and replace AndroidManifest.xml from recompiled version into original
Unfortunately, the application doesn't show up on the device. I've been using apktool, but also tried apk manager with signing and all. I don't know how to fix the problem, which I assume is caused by the signature of the APK.
Will your utility make it easier for me to edit this file?
kennethpenn said:
I'm on a Windows computer, but I'd be willing to grab a Mac to try this out if it can solve my problem.
I need to edit AndroidManifest.xml in Settings.apk. I follow the procedure below:
1. Decompile settings.apk
2. Edit AndroidManifest.xml
3. Recompile
4. Drag and replace AndroidManifest.xml from recompiled version into original
Unfortunately, the application doesn't show up on the device. I've been using apktool, but also tried apk manager with signing and all. I don't know how to fix the problem, which I assume is caused by the signature of the APK.
Will your utility make it easier for me to edit this file?
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I believe it will be easier for you. In the decompile process AU will ask if you would like to extract original META INF. Once you're done Modding what you want to do, drag the Meta INF into the new apk. Everything is organized and easily understood once you use it. But before you get a Mac....
What are you changing in the manifest? It could very well be your edit doesn't work. Please give more information
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Linux Version coming within the hour. Just needs a little testing
Linux Version B-1.0.0 is live.
This is hands down, the best utility. Love it.
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Rydah805 said:
This is hands down, the best utility. Love it.
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You are hands down too nice
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Awesome, thank you!
Looks like a great tool. Can't wait to see the other elements included.
On Linux using apk compression, it isn't removing the apk from the "original_apps" folder. Looks like it performs the rm command but leaves off the file extension so it can't find the file to remove.
EDIT: I get this between each file.
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rm: cannot remove '/home/tmartin/android-utility/working-folder/mod-here-multi/original_apps/HtcProfileWidget': No such file or directory
HtcProfileWidget.apk decompressed
Decompressing HtcRingtoneWidget.apk
/home/tmartin/android-utility/working-folder/mod-here-multi/original_apps/HtcRingtoneWidget: No such file or directory
EDIT #2: Looks like it made ever file 24.2mb & unreadable??
TMartin said:
Looks like a great tool. Can't wait to see the other elements included.
On Linux using apk compression, it isn't removing the apk from the "original_apps" folder. Looks like it performs the rm command but leaves off the file extension so it can't find the file to remove.
EDIT: I get this between each file.
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rm: cannot remove '/home/tmartin/android-utility/working-folder/mod-here-multi/original_apps/HtcProfileWidget': No such file or directory
HtcProfileWidget.apk decompressed
Decompressing HtcRingtoneWidget.apk
/home/tmartin/android-utility/working-folder/mod-here-multi/original_apps/HtcRingtoneWidget: No such file or directory
EDIT #2: Looks like it made ever file 24.2mb & unreadable??
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Arg! Just got to work so I can't fix. I was afraid that one would give errors. Works on Mac but I didn't test in Linux. I will fix later. Sorry about that.
But big thanks for the feedback.
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tommytomatoe said:
Arg! Just got to work so I can't fix. I was afraid that one would give errors. Works on Mac but I didn't test in Linux. I will fix later. Sorry about that.
But big thanks for the feedback.
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It happens, no rush. I'm just testing things out. I'll let you know if I find anything else.
TMartin said:
It happens, no rush. I'm just testing things out. I'll let you know if I find anything else.
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Thanks man. Please list any and all bugs!!
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I installed ubuntu 12.10 as my only OS now my question is can I use Flashtools? following various guides I found a wild where he said that Flashtools of ubuntu did not work for flashing the kernel, and if so do I have to install windows?
I downloaded Flashtools for ubuntu I extracted the folder but I can not start the program can anyone tell me how to do?
when i try to open flashtools answer me thisView attachment 1504335
I do run but nothing happens
Flashtool works just fine with any linux distro, so does fastboot which u can use to flash kernel.
I'm using debian unstable and both working great.
Anyway u should atleast explain what does the error in screenshot mean, in english.
ubuntu asks me how to open the file asks me if I run it in terminal or run normally, but nothing happens in any of the ways
try run it directly in terminal. by the screenshot it should be
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cd ~/FlashTool
./FlashTool
I think the problem is java....View attachment 1504353
you need to take it from oracle.com and install it for your distro.
it should set your java_home by default and if not put it into ~./bashrc
exactly. its java. flashtool needs java installed, either oracle jdk or openjdk.
with regard to the recognition of the device in fastboot I need the drivers? for ubuntu I do not know where to get the driver for my xperia active
no. u dont need driver whatsoever for linux. just need adb and fastboot to set up correctly.
u should install android sdk, it'll pull adb and fastboot too.
then just add path to adb and fastboot into your bashrc, add semc usb device id in udev rules, reboot once and u good to go.
still nothing I'm doing something wrong but I do not understand what
[email protected]:~$ cd ~/FlashTool
[email protected]:~/FlashTool$ ./FlashTool
Not running as root but Sony/SonyEriccson Vendor ID found on your udev rules
if Flashing didn't work well, run flashtool as root
No Java in specified path in JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/java
Set the variable to a valid Java installation
[email protected]:~/FlashTool$
did u install java?
try installing openjdk. its in official ubuntu repo. oracle java is unsupported anymore.
btw u should logout and relogin back after installing openjk for its path in bashrc to be effective.
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still nothing I'm doing something wrong but I do not understand what
[email protected]:~$ cd ~/FlashTool
[email protected]:~/FlashTool$ ./FlashTool
Not running as root but Sony/SonyEriccson Vendor ID found on your udev rules
if Flashing didn't work well, run flashtool as root
No Java in specified path in JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/java
Set the variable to a valid Java installation
[email protected]:~/FlashTool$
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Is java installed in "/usr/lib/jvm" ? If yes, then add the path variable /usr/lib/jvm/bin to your bash profile.
flashtool is searching for binary program named "java" in your operating system's path (ubuntu in your case) so you have to edit the path variable in your bash profile or what ever command line interpreter you use to direct it to the "java" binary . Normally java binary and it's associated binaries are present in the bin directory inside your java installation directory so you have to add the path variable which directs the interpreter to look for binaries inside the java's bin directory where java's binaries are present.
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I installed openjdk View attachment 1504457
but I have always this View attachment 1504458
Open your home directory and press ctrl+h to see hidden files . Can you see files called .profile and/or .bash_login or files which start with" .bash" ? Tell me what files are present.
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what is wrong with the error is that it cant find any java installed in your path.
openjdk should be added to your path automatically if u installed it via apt-get, aptitude or synaptic. and again, after installing openjdk u need to logout and relogin for java path in bashrc to be effective. if still doesn't work even after relogin then try rebooting.
my bet is u doesn't even do the logout and relogin, that why flashtool whines about cannot find java path.
gouthamthemostwanted said:
Open your home directory and press ctrl+h to see hidden files . Can you see files called .profile and/or .bash_login or files which start with" .bash" ? Tell me what files are present.
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an0nym0us_ said:
what is wrong with the error is that it cant find any java installed in your path.
openjdk should be added to your path automatically if u installed it via apt-get, aptitude or synaptic. and again, after installing openjdk u need to logout and relogin for java path in bashrc to be effective. if still doesn't work even after relogin then try rebooting.
my bet is u doesn't even do the logout and relogin, that why flashtool whines about cannot find java path.
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I also tried to reboot but nothing.
an0nym0us_ said:
my bet is u doesn't even do the logout and relogin, that why flashtool whines about cannot find java path.
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That might be the problem but I've edited the path side by side and accessed binaries from terminal (which were not accessible before editing the path) without reboot or relogin.
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jfox22 said:
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Open .profile and read the first few lines. Does it say anything about "this profile will not be effective if .bash_login or .bashrc is present" or something like that?
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run these in terminal and paste the output here
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sudo update-alternatives --config java
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sudo update-alternatives --config javac
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sudo update-alternatives --config javaw
# ~/.profile: executed by the command interpreter for login shells.
# This file is not read by bash(1), if ~/.bash_profile or ~/.bash_login
# exists.
# see /usr/share/doc/bash/examples/startup-files for examples.
# the files are located in the bash-doc package.
# the default umask is set in /etc/profile; for setting the umask
# for ssh logins, install and configure the libpam-umask package.
#umask 022
# if running bash
if [ -n "$BASH_VERSION" ]; then
# include .bashrc if it exists
if [ -f "$HOME/.bashrc" ]; then
. "$HOME/.bashrc"
fi
fi
# set PATH so it includes user's private bin if it exists
if [ -d "$HOME/bin" ] ; then
PATH="$HOME/bin:$PATH"
Welcome
I was trying to unlock the bootloader for my Nexus 6P, but the commands were not working. I had to update the files for adb and fastboot, but it finally worked with the new command "fastboot flashing unlock" . So I have uploaded a zip with the up to date files so you guys can also use adb and fastboot.
If you haven't set up your fastboot/adb here is a quick guide on how to set it up easily.
---Guide---
1. Unzip the file, and copy the adb folder to your preferred destination.
2. Open up terminal and type : nano ~/.bash_profile
3. Use the path of the folder and add this line (replace kingmikel with your username, and replace Documents with your path) : export PATH=${PATH}:/Users/kingmikel/Documents/adb
Credits: @AshtonTS and his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
Is there some reason to not do this with the SDK?
crachel said:
Is there some reason to not do this with the SDK?
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This is easier. You don't have to download Java and then download the SDK.
Given that I have root and custom ROM/recovery?
There is an apk from the different ROM thus different signatures, and the phone's package installer doesn't want to install this apk, same as "adb install" command.
adb: failed to install samsung_service_mode_10.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_SHARED_USER_INCOMPATIBLE: Reconciliation failed...: Reconcile failed: Package com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp has no signatures that match those in shared user android.uid.system; ignoring!]
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Will I brick my phone if I simply rename this .apk to .zip and flash it with TWRP?
Why not to sign the APK using the apksigner tool by yourself?
because it requires downloading thousands of megabytes of Android SDK and learning how to use it.
I would prefer a simpler way like "adb install --force", if possible.
The err msg " INSTALL_FAILED_SHARED_USER_INCOMPATIBLE" triggered by ADB really has NOTHING to with fact whether APK is signed or not.
> dat laughing smiley
I'm glad that you have an optic fibre with unlimited 1Gbps connection at home, however some people on our planet still reside on slow Internet connections with limited traffic, and downloading
android-studio-ide-202.7486908-linux.tar.gz 950 MiB
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with
Google Maven dependencies 2724 MB
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will take many hours and $$$s in traffic cost.
jwoegerbauer said:
The err msg " INSTALL_FAILED_SHARED_USER_INCOMPATIBLE" triggered by ADB really has NOTHING to with fact whether APK is signed or not.
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thanks for pointing that out! I've googled for the second part of the error - "has no signatures that match those in shared user android.uid.system" instead of the first part, and that lead me to the wrong conclusions.
So the fix was relatively simple - download apktool.jar and signapk.jar (no need to download full 3 GBs of Studio stuff), decompile the app with apktool, delete the "android.uid.system" part from the manifest file, compile app back and sign it with signapk.jar using the stock AOSP platform keys.
However in my particular case that did not work because an app requires Samsung libs absent on my device:
adb: failed to install samsung_service_mode_10_EDIT_signed.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_MISSING_SHARED_LIBRARY: Reconciliation failed...: Reconcile failed: Package com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp requires unavailable shared library sec_platform_library; failing!]
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P.S. few links for the future self:
apktool.jar:
Apktool - A tool for reverse engineering 3rd party, closed, binary Android apps.
Apktool - A tool for reverse engineering 3rd party, closed, binary Android apps. It can decode resources to nearly original form and rebuild them after making some modifications
ibotpeaches.github.io
signapk.jar: (NOTE: use Java 8!)
SignApk/signapk.jar at master · techexpertize/SignApk
SignApk is used to sign the apk file after repack. The easiest way ever. - SignApk/signapk.jar at master · techexpertize/SignApk
github.com
AOSP stock keys:
platform_build/shared.x509.pem at master · aosp-mirror/platform_build
Contribute to aosp-mirror/platform_build development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
platform_build/shared.pk8 at master · aosp-mirror/platform_build
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github.com