I know what I want but haven't yet figured out how to make it work. I read that you can simply open an existing theme, with 7zip for example, and replace what you want, but when I tried this the entire status bar disappeared.
I am basically looking to add elements of Galaxy Green to the stock GSB system app and also add some different colored notification icons, such as a blue icon for bluetooth on but not connected and a different shade for on and connected.
If someone could point me to some directions that work, some software to create themes, or if someone would be willing to take on the task I would greatly appreciate it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
PieceKeepr said:
I know what I want but haven't yet figured out how to make it work. I read that you can simply open an existing theme, with 7zip for example, and replace what you want, but when I tried this the entire status bar disappeared.
I am basically looking to add elements of Galaxy Green to the stock GSB system app and also add some different colored notification icons, such as a blue icon for bluetooth on but not connected and a different shade for on and connected.
If someone could point me to some directions that work, some software to create themes, or if someone would be willing to take on the task I would greatly appreciate it.
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Yes.. You can open an apk and replace the png's within 7zip or winrar without extracting anything. Part of the problem I've had with doing that on th CM7 roms was status bar problems like you've said though. Also sometimes getting fc's on some things with the status bar and notification area. If you have the images you want to use I could help you out or if you want to put them in a zip and send them to me and I can throw them into a theme chooser apk for you. That so far has been the best way I've found to avoid issues on CM7.
@playpolo4life Thanks a lot. There is a lot to read there and hopefully I'll make it work in a few days.
CondemnedSoul said:
If you have the images you want to use I could help you out or if you want to put them in a zip and send them to me and I can throw them into a theme chooser apk for you. That so far has been the best way I've found to avoid issues on CM7.
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I might just do that. I read some of the material linked above tonight while I was at worka dn on my next off days I'm gonna try to theme it myself. If I don't have any success I'll PM or shoot you an email. Thanks much for the offer.
Haha yeah its definitely a lot. I've tried to read it in one sitting and comprehend everything, but just couldn't do it. I don't think I have the patience for most of the theming requirements. I gave up when I got to the xml editing and hex editing parts lol.
Well I tried apk manager and followed the video instructions on how to set up the java path but since it's a WinXP video it gave me an error because I'm on Vista 64. I got apktool installed and working but after more videos and reading I have a headache and I still have no idea what I'm doing.
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Well I tried apk manager and followed the video instructions on how to set up the java path but since it's a WinXP video it gave me an error because I'm on Vista 64. I got apktool installed and working but after more videos and reading I have a headache and I still have no idea what I'm doing.
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I'm on Win 7 64. I use apk manager. What kind of error are you getting though?
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I'm on Win 7 64. I use apk manager. What kind of error are you getting though?
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I could have misunderstood the directions but when I click the script.bat file a window opens with the message that reads, "Java was not found, you will not be able to sign apks or use apktool
Press any key to continue ..."
Hit enter and a lists of tasks pops up. Try any task and it wants to know what project you want to work on (option 22). I type "22" and it says to choose the app to be set as current project and says enter it's number. If this is working correctly then I clearly have absolutely no idea what I doing (always an option) since I don't know how to obtain project numbers, but I thought it might be related to the java not found message.
I do have the latest Java and Java SE DK installed. I'm getting really close to taking you up on the offer but what I want is extensive, at least I think it is.
PieceKeepr said:
I could have misunderstood the directions but when I click the script.bat file a window opens with the message that reads, "Java was not found, you will not be able to sign apks or use apktool
Press any key to continue ..."
Hit enter and a lists of tasks pops up. Try any task and it wants to know what project you want to work on (option 22). I type "22" and it says to choose the app to be set as current project and says enter it's number. If this is working correctly then I clearly have absolutely no idea what I doing (always an option) since I don't know how to obtain project numbers, but I thought it might be related to the java not found message.
I do have the latest Java and Java SE DK installed. I'm getting really close to taking you up on the offer but what I want is extensive, at least I think it is.
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You have the latest version of Java JDK? you shouldn't get that error. But for your project numbers... When you type option 22 it will bring up a list of all the apk's in the place-apk-here-for-modding folder. Type they number that corresponds to the apk you want to work on. Then hit option 9 to decompile the apk and go to your projects folder and you will see a folder with the name of the apk you just decompiled. everything will be in there
I uninstalled JDK and downloaded it again from the Java site although it was the same version I already had. I reinstalled it and tried apk manager again. This is the same message I was getting before ...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I went ahead and tried it anyway and when I selected a project to work on I got this message ...
Check out this thread and look at post #7... I have a feeling this is your missing piece
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988959
Well, I tried that "path" update and it didn't work but I noticed the post right below the one you're talking about said you have to have a 64 bit Java version.
I had installed the 32 bit version because AndroidSDK didn't want to work with the 64 bit version. After installing hte 64 bit Java the first error message went away but then it said ADB was not found. I only see one SDK download for Windows.
I also tried the method of opening the apk with 7-zip, dropping in the new image files and closing 7-zip. I moved the apk to system\apps and rebooted but it wasn't recognized so I deleted the file. I then tried to install my modified/renamed apk from the SD card and it went through the steps but then said app not installed.
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Well, I tried that "path" update and it didn't work but I noticed the post right below the one you're talking about said you have to have a 64 bit Java version.
I had installed the 32 bit version because AndroidSDK didn't want to work with the 64 bit version. After installing hte 64 bit Java the first error message went away but then it said ADB was not found. I only see one SDK download for Windows.
I also tried the method of opening the apk with 7-zip, dropping in the new image files and closing 7-zip. I moved the apk to system\apps and rebooted but it wasn't recognized so I deleted the file. I then tried to install my modified/renamed apk from the SD card and it went through the steps but then said app not installed.
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Something sounds strange there then... I always get the adb not found when I use apk manager because I don't have it in the sdk with adb. It's ok to get that message you just won't be able to use the adb portion of apk manager is all. the one you modified and renamed... you decompiled it, replaced what you wanted then compiled it and signed it?
Decompiled, replaced files, recompiled ... it asked if it was a system file and I said yes. It created a new folder and told me to remove everything I changed and then press enter. Did that and it created an unsignedSystemUI.apk but when I open it all of the changed files were missing. The stock ones were not present either, they were just gone.
I have a headache again from this crap. I quit for the night.
PieceKeepr said:
Decompiled, replaced files, recompiled ... it asked if it was a system file and I said yes. It created a new folder and told me to remove everything I changed and then press enter. Did that and it created an unsignedSystemUI.apk but when I open it all of the changed files were missing. The stock ones were not present either, they were just gone.
I have a headache again from this crap. I quit for the night.
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nothing was there? That doesn't make sense Try doing it as a non-system file. It won't tell you to delete everything then. You'll just have to move it to system app because it will install to data app... one other question... Did you say yes to it copying stuff from the original doing it as a system file? If so try saying no when it asks that and it should compile with everything from the project folder instead of telling you to delete the things you changed.
Yes I did say it was a system app and yes I did say I wanted to keep stuff.
Not everything was gone, just all of my changes. I'll try it as a non-system app when I have time on my next off days.
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This has got to be part of my problem. When I try to decompile the systemui.apk using option 9 I get this ...
I tried using option 10 since it is a system file and I get this ...
I thought framework-res.apk was the dependency but when I try that it tells me that is not the dependee apk. Is there a way to tell what the correct file is?
Have I mentioned lately that this is really aggravating?!
GSB 2.9 Themes won't load
Starting with GSB 2.7, I have't been able to set themes. Still having the problem with 2.9. When I try to load one it goes through the motions but all it does is change the color of notification icons. Anyone know of a fix? Other than that 2.9 is great, very fast and no other issues at the moment.
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Hello community!
Intro:
You may not know it, but Samsung(and maybe every popular Android phone manufacturers) has a ready-to-use Light theme "pre-installed" in our devices, not only the Galaxy S Advance of course, this theme probably exists in every latest firmware for Galaxies from Samsung, including Galaxy SIII, Galaxy S2 and many more I guess, the Galaxy S4 is not an exception, which also comes in the Light version already set. I found a way to switch in this light version, and it's VERY easy. Maybe newbie-friendly too. Ok maybe not so easy but it still is as simple as adding a word. Literally, it's only adding a word! Read the "Notes:" sections at the end of the post before doing anything.
Getting to the point:
These themes exist in the framework-res.apk, specifically, in the /res/values/styles.xml
You will find different themes in there including Google's "Holo(.Dark)" and "Holo.Light". These are the basic ones, which will be used by almost every application that does NOT have it's own skin, so these applications will use the either Holo(Dark) or Holo Light.
There are three(I think) more basic themes in there including the stock Android, this one is based on Gingerbread I guess.
The other two are the Device Default and Device Default Light. These two are the ones that a manufacturer, like Samsung, can edit to give it's devices a custom and unique style.
A stock application that comes pre-installed in the software(Like SecSettings.apk, MusicPlayer.apk e.t.c.) will probably use either the Device Default or Device Default Light. This is up to the manufacturer to choose. In our case, Samsung has set most of it's applications to use the Device Default.
A small "What I am talking about":
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
How to set the Light theme to an application:
Requirements:
The application which you want to change it's theme. (I will use SecSettings.apk as an example)
apk-tool (I use APK Multi-Tool because it's very easy to use)
Notepad++
Know how to decompile/recompile
Instructions:
Decompile the .apk.
Go to "/res/values/" folder and open the file "styles.xml" with Notepad++.
Click "Find" or press "Ctrl+F".
In the "Find What :" box enter "DeviceDefault" and hit next.
Check the first result you get, mine was this:
Now, copy this ".Light" (without the "), this is the magic word!
You will paste this exactly after every "[email protected]*android:style/blabla.DeviceDefault
Like the image below:
Even if there is something after the DeviceDefault like this:
You will still paste the ".Light" exactly after the DeviceDefault like the image below:
Make sure to paste it ONLY in "parent=" lines, and in EVERY "parent=" lines. There are exceptions though, based on the .app. But don't get confused, even if you make a mistake, will be able to find it and fix it later. For now just continue the "paste" process.
Once you have finished the "paste" process, save the file and overwrite the old one.
Recompile the .apk.
That's it! Copy the .apk on your phone, place it where it belongs and set the right permissions.
Reboot, open the application, and take a taste of a light UI that your phone's manufacturer had hidden from you.
Notes:
1. I don't even know if other manufacturers like Sony do this too. If yes, then this tutorial will work for these phones too, probably.
2. Don't try this on framework-res.apk. framework-res.apk can be used too for you to change your theme to Light, but it will probably cause many graphical errors. And it also requires a different way to change the theme. I have tried it and got both good and bad results, check the second post for more information.
3. If you tried and had any errors I could use a hand, just post your compile log and myself and maybe some other people will help you if we can.
4. Modifying the framework-res.apk in a proper way will allow every stock application to be themed without having someone to edit them. Again check the second post.
5. If you find something confusing you can freely ask by posting here.
6. I am not sure about everything that I say in the "Intro:" section. It's just my theory, excuse me if I'm wrong.
7. These themes are the main reason(probably ) for the apps to have both "holo_dark" and "holo_light" variants of .png files and colors. People who have edited SystemUI.apk's and framework-res.apk's "drawable-" folders will understand what I am saying.
Here is a modded framework-res.apk, with this I managed to theme almost every stock Samsung application without editing anything except the framework-res.apk.
I am totally sure that I changed some things without thinking first. The styles.xml is big and I almost got lost. I did everything I could for now, I'm sorry.
You can flash it only on LQB firmwares, maybe only some of them. Check the screenshots to see what I have managed so far. Expect MANY UI bugs.
P.S. It's just for you to see how a Light theme would look. Don't complain about bugs on this, please.
Light Framework
Screenshots:
Great job, Koulis!
Well done!! :good:. Must have taken you quiet some time to find how to do it. :good: :good: :good:
Still people need to understand that this won't magically invert the theme to white... You'll still get loads of UI bugs, which you of course, must fix manually.
panda00 said:
Still people need to understand that this won't magically invert the theme to white... You'll still get loads of UI bugs, which you of course, must fix manually.
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Maybe not so many bugs, but I guess there will be some.
then change the text color for holo dark to holo light
joehanh88 themed GT-I9070
joehanh88 said:
then change the text color for holo dark to holo light
joehanh88 themed GT-I9070
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I thought of that. But I'll try another time I'm feeling lazy now.
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Nice mod.
If i want the google default holo theme (like nexus) thenbi should write '.holo dark' instead of '.light'??
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I just have one note, to make this much much easier...
When pressing Ctrl+F go the replace tab and on the find space type "DeviceDefault" and on the replace space type "DeviceDefault.Light"... Then press replace all... This should replace everything in one click, I guess.
Nice post
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panda00 said:
I just have one note, to make this much much easier...
When pressing Ctrl+F go the replace tab and on the find space type "DeviceDefault" and on the replace space type "DeviceDefault.Light"... Then press replace all... This should replace everything in one click, I guess.
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...but the OP said "Make sure to paste it ONLY in "parent=" lines, and in EVERY "parent=" lines."
and one question: How to change the text color for holo dark to holo light?
No screens in the OP
d14gvn said:
No screens in the OP
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It's because of Photobucket. I did some mistakes. Sorry. Also, just to let everyone know, I'm back!!! Not that I'm going to do something great but I will try to think of something.
Sent from my Galaxy SIII Mini
Koulis2000 said:
It's because of Photobucket. I did some mistakes. Sorry. Also, just to let everyone know, I'm back!!! Not that I'm going to do something great but I will try to think of something.
Sent from my Galaxy SIII Mini
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Nice article!
Hope to see the screenshots back!!!
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Nice article!
Hope to see the screenshots back!!!
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Will reupload them later today, maybe.
Thanks!
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Apk N't Installed???
Koulis2000 said:
It's because of Photobucket. I did some mistakes. Sorry. Also, just to let everyone know, I'm back!!! Not that I'm going to do something great but I will try to think of something.
Sent from my Galaxy SIII Mini
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Thanks for the SCREENSHOTS.
Really useful.
I followed your steps and compiled & decompiled using VTS software. (http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/).
Absolutely NO ERROS before after compilation.
After copying the file to /system/app with ROOT EXPLORER (with proper permissions),
When I click SETTINGS ICON - I get a message saying "Apk N't installed".
What could be the reason - any idea???
pathuri97 said:
Thanks for the SCREENSHOTS.
Really useful.
I followed your steps and compiled & decompiled using VTS software. (http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/).
Absolutely NO ERROS before after compilation.
After copying the file to /system/app with ROOT EXPLORER (with proper permissions),
When I click SETTINGS ICON - I get a message saying "Apk N't installed".
What could be the reason - any idea???
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No ideas why you get a message like this. :/
Sent from my Galaxy SIII Mini
pathuri97 said:
Thanks for the SCREENSHOTS.
Really useful.
I followed your steps and compiled & decompiled using VTS software. (http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/).
Absolutely NO ERROS before after compilation.
After copying the file to /system/app with ROOT EXPLORER (with proper permissions),
When I click SETTINGS ICON - I get a message saying "Apk N't installed".
What could be the reason - any idea???
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Did you copy the META-INF and AndroidManifest.xml from the original apk to the new compiled in dist? AFAIK is it like signing. When you try to install by hand do you get a parsing error?
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Did you copy the META-INF and AndroidManifest.xml from the original apk to the new compiled in dist? AFAIK is it like signing. When you try to install by hand do you get a parsing error?
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Thanks for the reply!
As you can see from the enclosed screenshots - no problem with the compilation and signing.
VTS is taking care of the same.
What I'm trying to do is copy framework-res.apk, systemui.apk and settings.apk from different custom ROM to current ROM.
No problem in copying and overwriting the original files of current ROM.
TAB works fine.
NO FC's.
Only thing is I'm trying to change LIGHT theme of secsettings.apk to DARK theme.
Either I get APK n't installed or FC (SystemUI.apk etc).
Again If I replace secsettings.apk from CUSTOM ROM to current ROM - works fine. NO FC's.
Might be I need to dig deeper....
This tutorial is for lock screen modification to Nabi 2 NABI2-NV7A US or UK version although only confirmed working with US version. Although the steps would be identical for either version, just don’t have a UK Nabi 2 to test my theory.
I created this thread in hope that if anyone use this tutorial they will provide a picture of lock screen and also share their flashable zip file for the entire Nabi community. If sharing flashable zip files the naming convention has to match the firmware version as I have done below.
A couple of tools & files will be required first and I have provided links to downloads.
• 7-zip
• apkmultitool
• nabi_circle.png
• empty_framework.zip
I will start with the apk multi tool, I have to give kudos to the developer of this tool, super easy to use; if possible consider making a donation and continue supporting the development of this tool. Currently using Windows 7 64 OS so all instructions will be for Window users.
1) After download of tool, extract to the root of C:\
2) Make sure you have USB debugging checked in Nabi found in Settings\Developers options
3) Connect tablet and go C:\ APK-Multi-Tool\setup.bat and follow instruction 1 thru 3
4) After the 3 steps go to C:\ APK-Multi-Tool\other you will find the framework-res.apk & SystemUI.apk
5) Copy and paste framework-res.apk to C:\ APK-Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding now click the Scipt.bat hit enter; then option 9 Decompile apk
6) Then you will find the decompiled apk in C:\ APK-Multi-Tool\projects
The files to edit with your pictures are found here, go and replace the png files listed below.
C:\APK-Multi-Tool\projects\framework-res.apk\res\drawable-sw600dp-mdpi
A. fuhu_ic_lockscreen_handle_normal.png
B. fuhu_ic_lockscreen_handle_pressed.png
C. nabi_circle.png
D. unlock_directions.png (Optional)
The fuhu_ic_lockscreen_handle_normal.png & fuhu_ic_lockscreen_handle_pressed.png have to be 1024 x 552 px. and they both have to be the same picture.The nabi_circle.png 184 x 238 has to be replaced with a transparent.png for simplicity I have provided a download link to one. Also the unlock_directions.png is optional that file is 120 x 120 px by replacing all these files you can create your own custom lock screen mod. What I did is I renamed all my png files to default names.
If you want to change default wallpaper, which is 1536 x 1024 px
C:\APK-Multi-Tool\projects\framework-res.apk\res\drawable-sw600dp-nodpi
1. After you have edited your files; then enter the cmd and choose option 11 Compile system apk files. Then it will ask if you would like to copy additional files that you didn’t modify from the original apk in order to ensure least # of errors (y/n)
2. Enter y
3. Now go back to C:\APK-Multi-Tool\keep and delete the files you have modified then hit enter
4. You will now find a unsignedframework-res.apk file in C:\ APK-Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding
5. Place this file in different folder (example minions) rename to framework-res.apk
6. Grab the empty_framework.zip open this with 7-zip without unzipping and drag the framework-res.apk in emty_framework.zip\system\framework\drag here.
If your emty_framework.zip is only showing META-INF folder just click file top left of 7-zip and then "create folder" system repeat again and create framework folder, then open that folder and drag framework-res.apk there. 7-zip will ask are you sure you want to copy file just click yes.
If you want to modify the updater script you can extract into your computer and modify it with notepad and change the name of the lockscreen, this will be able to be read in recovery. If you don’t take this last step it will say “Installing custom lockscreen”. The updater script can be found in
empty_framework.zip\META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script
Here are a few lockscreens that are only for firmware 2.3.11 enjoy
With exception of lockorig_2.3.11.zip all have Nexus 7 2013 default wallpaper!
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lockorig_2.3.11.zip
frozen_princesses_2.3.11.zip
frozen_marshmallow_2.3.11.zip
ariel_2.3.11.zip
disney_princess_2.3.11.zip
dinosaur_2.3.11.zip
bubble_guppies_2.3.11.zip
minions_2.3.11.zip
minions_face_2.3.11.zip
mario_2.3.11.zip
pokeman_2.3.11.zip
spongebob_2.3.11.zip
super_why_2.3.11.zip
my_little_pony_2.3.11.zip
Before flashing backup entire ROM also store the lockorg_2.3.11.zip in your external card
I am not responsible for anyone bricking your kids tablets, you are choosing to do this mod!
Sweet thanks for making this thread
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katinatez said:
Before flashing backup entire ROM also store the lockorg_2.3.11.zip in your external card
I am not responsible for anyone bricking your kids tablets, you are choosing to do this mod![/CENTER]
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So I flashed the frozen one no problem, but then tired to flash the original and it just hangs on boot loading. Have you tested flashing that zip. I just flashed the frozen back and was fine. Just a heads up.
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saw429 said:
So I flashed the frozen one no problem, but then tired to flash the original and it just hangs on boot loading. Have you tested flashing that zip. I just flashed the frozen back and was fine. Just a heads up.
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I tested the zip file in my nabi and its fine, I also replaced my lock original from my external card from my nabi to the download link.
Please re- download and try again, thanks
Hi.
I had posted this in one of the general forums since I didn't have access at the time to post in the development forums.. I'll post this here as well now that I can..
Question on the process to change the default kids mode wallpaper in the lockscreen process on the Nabi2's since moving to Jellybean.
katinatez's excellent process for the lock screen portion works fine (THANK YOU for sharing this, BTW)
End result:
I am trying to add a custom wallpaper into the apk when I change the lockscreen.
The file I am targeting is called default_wallpaper_kid.png and it is 1024x552.
The file is located in 2 folders:
framework-res.apk\res\drawable-hdpi
and
framework-res.apk\res\drawable-mdpi
I change these 2 files, recompile and follow the rest of the process as normal. Flash install onto the Nabi2 in TWRP and reboot. I still get the same default blue block kids mode wallpaper.
I've gone back and pulled the framework back off of the Nabi once I did the install and the changed wallpapers are in fact there. I can't figure out where the Nabi is pulling the standard blue block default wallpaper from since I verified that I replaced the files that I thought it should be.
I should note that I had previously changed the wallpaper during another lock screen install, so I'm stumped as to why I'm not able to change it now. And yes, I could just simply copy the wallpaper over to the Nabi and set it as wallpaper from there but it's bugging me as to why the process isn't working.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
2girlzdad said:
Hi.
I had posted this in one of the general forums since I didn't have access at the time to post in the development forums.. I'll post this here as well now that I can..
Question on the process to change the default kids mode wallpaper in the lockscreen process on the Nabi2's since moving to Jellybean.
katinatez's excellent process for the lock screen portion works fine (THANK YOU for sharing this, BTW)
End result:
I am trying to add a custom wallpaper into the apk when I change the lockscreen.
The file I am targeting is called default_wallpaper_kid.png and it is 1024x552.
The file is located in 2 folders:
framework-res.apk\res\drawable-hdpi
and
framework-res.apk\res\drawable-mdpi
I change these 2 files, recompile and follow the rest of the process as normal. Flash install onto the Nabi2 in TWRP and reboot. I still get the same default blue block kids mode wallpaper.
I've gone back and pulled the framework back off of the Nabi once I did the install and the changed wallpapers are in fact there. I can't figure out where the Nabi is pulling the standard blue block default wallpaper from since I verified that I replaced the files that I thought it should be.
I should note that I had previously changed the wallpaper during another lock screen install, so I'm stumped as to why I'm not able to change it now. And yes, I could just simply copy the wallpaper over to the Nabi and set it as wallpaper from there but it's bugging me as to why the process isn't working.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
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Someone else asked this question a long time ago. I can't find that answer searching(can't remember enough words from that post), it seems something like it was already cached since it was the apk, so it didn't pick up the change. I can't remember if the solution was to wipe caches or something like that or clear some data in an app in settings. Or maybe neither and I remember nothing..... LOL.
I believe the blue block wallpaper you are talking about, is in fact the NabiMode.apk default wallpaper.
Take the NabiMode.apk decompile & go thru steps replacing with whatever wallpaper you want for kids launcher wallpaper.
You will also find Madagascar wallpaper inside the NabiMode.apk
Good luck
Thanks guys -- I'll try to poke around with it later tonight when I get home.
Appreciate the info.
2girlzdad said:
Thanks guys -- I'll try to poke around with it later tonight when I get home.
Appreciate the info.
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Remember to make backup with twrp before you start making changes.
katinatez said:
Remember to make backup with twrp before you start making changes.
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Yeah, I've learned to do that the hard way..
Thanks!
Well, I pulled NabiMode.apk and decompiled it and found where the kids mode wallpaper is kept. I don't know about tinkering with the apk though as the data/addon_res folders are read only and I'm not sure that I want to get into playing around with figuring out how to push to a read only folder at this point - MUCH easier to just copy the wallpaper over to the Nabi and set it.
Thx guys!
My Little Pony Lockscreen
My daughter is in a new phase, she just turned 4 years old and absolutely loves My Little Pony, so I created a new lockscreen mod.
enjoy
katinatez said:
My daughter is in a new phase, she just turned 4 years old and absolutely loves My Little Pony, so I created a new lockscreen mod.
enjoy
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Hi any chance of getting these to work on the new 2.4 update? thanks
mjw2k11 said:
Hi any chance of getting these to work on the new 2.4 update? thanks
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Same steps outlined in guide, just no time. It's up to you.
I don't think this member can post here yet but take a look at some 2.4 lockscreens
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/nabi-2-lockscreens-version-2-4-t2876988
Hi
BIt out of my depth with this but in updating the nabi2 from Jellybean to KitKat the lockscreen changed and it will upset my boy as he has autism. So planning to do this.
FIrstly, the apkmultitool ink seems broken does anyone have it please?
Secondly, I got the original lockscreen download as a zip in another thread from SMcC2 does that mean I can avoid a big bit of this tutorial??
Thank you for any help please.
Alex
Edit: Does me being on kitkat mean none of this will work ?
Download the Theme Editor from here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3gwmSck4630UF9NdW9ULTBZaTA
Minimum System Requirements:
Processor: 1.2GHz Intel Pentium 4 or later.
OS: Windows 7/8/10 (32 or 64 bits)
RAM: 1 GB
HDD space: 100 MB
Screenshots:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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Note 4 forum
works for note 4 sm-n910c? exynos version
guirein said:
works for note 4 sm-n910c? exynos version
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It works as long as u have installed on your phone any one of the samsung flagship port rom (S6,S7, note 5,7) that has theme option in it.
Galaxy Note 4 - #chevyrhoads Grace port (S7 and Note 7 apps)
I installed this morning and ran the app, created a simple test theme and installed it.
When I go to themes the theme is there named [Dev_Only]Gadget Dark Theme. There are no preview images just broken image placeholders.
I have 3 options: Delete, Purchase, and Trial. Purchase says "This theme is not yet available, please try again later."
If I click on Trial the theme seems to load fine with the options and colors I set up.
Now the real problem...
I decided to load it up and try again thinking maybe it didn't install correctly.The theme installs via adb connection.
I load the program and get a message saying there is a newer version available, with 2 options: Exit and OK.
Exit closes the app and If I click OK it asks me to log in to my Samsung account, I log in and it takes me to a page that says:, "We’re sorry, the requested URL is no longer available: /common/getShortUrlMapping.do"
When I close that page it exits the program.
So frustrated with Samsung!
When this program first came out you had to send a request to Samsung for Dev status. I filled out all of the information and submitted. They emailed me saying that they were sorry but I didn't qualify for their program.
I am not a dev but I have been themeing Android since the Thunderbolt days, at one time I was very active in the Thunderbolt, Incredible, Rezound and S4 boards.
I give up.
Same thing here....
Hello
cool there is a moment that I seek
Thank you
thank you so much !!
good evening an update has arrived a request id is the design samsung suddenly is no longer operational.
Help!!
Hi guys !
YouThat just for you I find the solution.
For those who do not install it install Theme Editor but did not craft before cutting your internet connection.
For others who are already installed then asked that the update uninstall it and remade the installation then utillisation offline.:angel:
Im having issues with dialer, contacts theme to work. Any suggestions?
Is this the latest version
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Macamoca said:
Is this the latest version
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No its not. I installed it and later on it asked to update
gadget! said:
Galaxy Note 4 - #chevyrhoads Grace port (S7 and Note 7 apps)
I installed this morning and ran the app, created a simple test theme and installed it.
When I go to themes the theme is there named [Dev_Only]Gadget Dark Theme. There are no preview images just broken image placeholders.
I have 3 options: Delete, Purchase, and Trial. Purchase says "This theme is not yet available, please try again later."
If I click on Trial the theme seems to load fine with the options and colors I set up.
Now the real problem...
I decided to load it up and try again thinking maybe it didn't install correctly.The theme installs via adb connection.
I load the program and get a message saying there is a newer version available, with 2 options: Exit and OK.
Exit closes the app and If I click OK it asks me to log in to my Samsung account, I log in and it takes me to a page that says:, "We’re sorry, the requested URL is no longer available: /common/getShortUrlMapping.do"
When I close that page it exits the program.
So frustrated with Samsung!
When this program first came out you had to send a request to Samsung for Dev status. I filled out all of the information and submitted. They emailed me saying that they were sorry but I didn't qualify for their program.
I am not a dev but I have been themeing Android since the Thunderbolt days, at one time I was very active in the Thunderbolt, Incredible, Rezound and S4 boards.
I give up.
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You have to theme certain parts in order for the previews to show like phone, contact, etc. I know in the different sections like message it shows preview image. It says DEV_ONLY because you applied theme from your computer. I go to menu and export apk and it creates your theme file and just install apk on phone.
Make sure your theme isn't applied and go to root/data/overlays/jsonfiles/trialjson. You'll see your theme and cut, paste into userjson folder. Then delete preferences folder in root/data/overlays and reboot. Then when you go to apply your theme, you only have the options to apply or delete your theme.
If you turn off wifi when using Samsung mobile theme editor you wont see that update pop up and it wont close on you.
Could someone tell me where to get the wallpaper files and sound files for my themes? Thank you.
JamelaTamaya1 said:
You have to theme certain parts in order for the previews to show like phone, contact, etc. I know in the different sections like message it shows preview image. It says DEV_ONLY because you applied theme from your computer. I go to menu and export apk and it creates your theme file and just install apk on phone.
Make sure your theme isn't applied and go to root/data/overlays/jsonfiles/trialjson. You'll see your theme and cut, paste into userjson folder. Then delete preferences folder in root/data/overlays and reboot. Then when you go to apply your theme, you only have the options to apply or delete your theme.
If you turn off wifi when using Samsung mobile theme editor you wont see that update pop up and it wont close on you.
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Hi. I've tried it with internet off and it lets me name my theme and all that but after I click ok it just closes on me. I'm on windows 10 64 bit. Any ideas? Thanks
dhplap said:
Hi. I've tried it with internet off and it lets me name my theme and all that but after I click ok it just closes on me. I'm on windows 10 64 bit. Any ideas? Thanks
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Well if it already said update and then you turned off wifi then that's probably why. Before you open Samsung theme editor make sure WiFi is off so it won't run in the background and detect update. Cause as soon as you open it it will say update needed if WiFi wasn't off. Hope this helps!
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dhplap said:
Could someone tell me where to get the wallpaper files and sound files for my themes? Thank you.
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You upload your own wallpapers in wallpaper section of theme editor. As far as sound files go, I'm not sure. But I'm guessing you have to upload sound files as well. I don't edit that section.
JamelaTamaya1 said:
Well if it already said update and then you turned off wifi then that's probably why. Before you open Samsung theme editor make sure WiFi is off so it won't run in the background and detect update. Cause as soon as you open it it will say update needed if WiFi wasn't off. Hope this helps!
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OK. Thank you. I'll uninstall and then install again and try it with wifi off before I open it up. Hope it works.
dhplap said:
OK. Thank you. I'll uninstall and then install again and try it with wifi off before I open it up. Hope it works.
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You don't have to uninstall it, just restart computer or better yet stop the application and restart it when WiFi is off.
Also there should be another thread with updated Samsung theme editor.
JamelaTamaya1 said:
You don't have to uninstall it, just restart computer or better yet stop the application and restart it when WiFi is off.
Also there should be another thread with updated Samsung theme editor.
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Well I appreciate your help but it still isn't working for me. I even uninstalled and installed it again with wifi off. Don't know what else to try. Are you running it on windows 10 also? Thanks.
dhplap said:
Well I appreciate your help but it still isn't working for me. I even uninstalled and installed it again with wifi off. Don't know what else to try. Are you running it on windows 10 also? Thanks.
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No problem, maybe someone else will respond with another method. No I haven't updated to windows 10 because I will be getting a new laptop and hardly use it. I was hoping it would work but guess not, it worked for me.
Look around for the newest version. I have the next update from this one but its not the latest. Maybe there's a way to disable updates for it, I would look into that as well.
I'm currently using Android Oreo (RevolutionRemix) and I really don't like the circular TimePicker dialog that's presented to me when I create an alarm in the default clock or when I make a new event in my calendar (Nine).
Currently I get a dialog like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
But I really would like it more like this:
I found this link https://android--code.blogspot.com/2015/08/android-timepickerdialog-theme.html (where I got the above screenshots), and it seems like this is something that can be changed with a theme.
Is this a default that can be changed (or forced) system-wide? If so, how? FYI, I have root and I'd rather edit an XML file somewhere to get this done than download a whole theming app or something.
Thanks in advance!
raphidae said:
I'm currently using Android Oreo (RevolutionRemix) and I really don't like the circular TimePicker dialog that's presented to me when I create an alarm in the default clock or when I make a new event in my calendar (Nine).
Currently I get a dialog like this:
But I really would like it more like this:
I found this link https://android--code.blogspot.com/2015/08/android-timepickerdialog-theme.html (where I got the above screenshots), and it seems like this is something that can be changed with a theme.
Is this a default that can be changed (or forced) system-wide? If so, how? FYI, I have root and I'd rather edit an XML file somewhere to get this done than download a whole theming app or something.
Thanks in advance!
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You should be able to do this easily by editing the theme in res/values/styles.xml. If you know how to decompile apps with apktool, this should be an easy ordeal. You will need to decompile framework-res.apk and edit Theme. Material.Light and Theme.Material
To avoid bootloop, do not resign the app once edited and recompiled! Open the new apk with winrar or 7zip and add in the original manifest and meta folder located in the "originals" folder when using apktool.
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RealWelder said:
You should be able to do this easily by editing the theme in res/values/styles.xml. If you know how to decompile apps with apktool, this should be an easy ordeal. You will need to decompile framework-res.apk and edit Theme. Material.Light and Theme.Material
To avoid bootloop, do not resign the app once edited and recompiled! Open the new apk with winrar or 7zip and add in the original manifest and meta folder located in the "originals" folder when using apktool.
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I don't know how, but I'm going to learn it Where is this apk normally in the filesystem, in the same location as installed apps? And would it be in the same location on a custom ROM as RR, or would it possibly be a custom theme with a different apk? Also, I thought apk files were just renamed zip files, what needs to be decompiled exactly (if that has an easy answer, otherwise I'll google it)? Thanks!
You will need some tools. Apk files are similar to zip files, but there are some things that are hidden. You will need apktool, adb, Notepad++, and java jdk installed. Adb and apktool are simple files that I can provide for you. They run on the command line in windows. What I do is put the files associated with adb and apktool in the C:\Windows directory so that they are installed system wide, meaning you can open the command prompt from anywhere and use the tools. Java jdk you will have to download and install.
I'm pretty sure on remix it will be framework-res.apk and it will be located in /system/framework/ directory. Apktool you will use to decompile and recompile the app. Adb is just to make things faster. You can use it to push or pull files from computer to phone and vice versa, reboot the phone, etc. You will have to enable USB Debugging in the developer options. You can also use adb to open a shell. (Like terminal in linux) but for our purposes we probably won't get into that.
Here is a link to my basic modding tools. Extract the files out and copy them to C:\Windows\.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ywa3SWd_420uO-nyi2-iqVWp1vu0V_D9/view?usp=drivesdk
You'll need to copy any app that might be in /system/framework. I'm not super familiar with remix but we will get through it. Most likely it will be framework-res.apk unless remix uses something like RRframework-res or something. You can check that out with a root file manager. You may also need your SystemUI.apk located in /system/priv-app/. This is just to install the frameworks into the apktool.
Once you get all of your tools in place, create a folder named workspace on your desktop or somewhere easy to get to. Copy the above mentioned apk files into that folder. Next hold shift and right click the mouse. You want to open a command window here. In the command window type
apktool if framework-res.apk (then hit enter)
This is how you install the frameworks for apktool the if means install framework. You may also have to do this with SystemUI.apk.
Now were ready to decompile our framework! Lol. In cmd type
apktool d framework-res.apk
This will decompile the app. After you make your edits, you will use
apktool b framework-res
To build the app. (If you have any errors decompiling/recompiling report here)
At this point hopefully your app is decompiled and we can make our edit. Open /res/values/styles.xml with Notepad++ (a great computer program for coding) You will want to scroll down to Theme.Material.Light and find the TimePickerDialog. Then scroll down to Theme.Holo.Light and find TimePickerDialog. Copy the attribute from Holo theme to Material theme. Save. Recompile app. The new app will be located in the "dist" folder. Open the app with 7zip and add in the AndroidManfiest.xml and meta folder from the originals folder to retain the app's stock signature. Now we need to move our new apk to the phone. Type
adb push (drag and drop apk into cmd window) /sdcard/
This should push the app to the phone.
You can also use
adb pull (path and file)
to pull files from the phone to your workspace.
Once you get your new apk file ready and pushed onto the /sdcard/, open root file explorer and rename it to framework-res1.apk. This is so we can copy it into /system/framework/ without immediately overwriting the original. Next use root file explorer to change app's permissions to 0644. Once the permissions are changed correctly you can rename it to framework-res.apk and overwrite the original. Then reboot and enjoy.
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Thanks for the detailed instructions, really appreciated! Seems clear enough that I won't have any problems, I'll try it tomorrow or so and report back.
Just one question remaining: how can one retain the original signature by copying manifest files back into the apk? Isn't the whole idea of a signature to prevent changes to the files in the package? Or is it a different kind of "signature"?
raphidae said:
Thanks for the detailed instructions, really appreciated! Seems clear enough that I won't have any problems, I'll try it tomorrow or so and report back.
Just one question remaining: how can one retain the original signature by copying manifest files back into the apk? Isn't the whole idea of a signature to prevent changes to the files in the package? Or is it a different kind of "signature"?
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It prevents you from modifying the AndroidManifest.xml. If you changed anything in it you would have to resign... But then it's signature won't match the rest of the signatures in the OS, which causes bootloop. Copying the original manifest and meta folder is just a workaround to keep it's signature in tact.
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RealWelder said:
It prevents you from modifying the AndroidManifest.xml. If you changed anything in it you would have to resign... But then it's signature won't match the rest of the signatures in the OS, which causes bootloop. Copying the original manifest and meta folder is just a workaround to keep it's signature in tact.
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OK, that makes sense, thanks! I noticed that a wrong signature can cause a boot loop, I'm guessing that other problems with this file can also cause a boot loop? If so, is there an easy way to bypass this file should that happen (safe more or something)?
Just FYI, I'm using full-disk encryption and TWRP can't decrypt the data partition, but I assume I can just put the original file back to the /system filesystem if necessary?
raphidae said:
OK, that makes sense, thanks! I noticed that a wrong signature can cause a boot loop, I'm guessing that other problems with this file can also cause a boot loop? If so, is there an easy way to bypass this file should that happen (safe more or something)?
Just FYI, I'm using full-disk encryption and TWRP can't decrypt the data partition, but I assume I can just put the original file back to the /system filesystem if necessary?
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It could, but generally the signature issue is the main reason for bootloop. The xmls and png images are safe to edit. Be careful with images, if one has a .9.png extension it is a nine-patch file. They have a one pixel border around the image that lets android know where to stretch said image. They are black dots/lines. Make sure they stay black and not opaque at all.
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raphidae said:
OK, that makes sense, thanks! I noticed that a wrong signature can cause a boot loop, I'm guessing that other problems with this file can also cause a boot loop? If so, is there an easy way to bypass this file should that happen (safe more or something)?
Just FYI, I'm using full-disk encryption and TWRP can't decrypt the data partition, but I assume I can just put the original file back to the /system filesystem if necessary?
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I would make a fresh backup with TWRP before doing any of this, just in case. It is pretty safe though. I've been tinkering with rooted phones for a few years doing this. My latest venture is in a way even more impressive. With the newer LG phones, they have a built in theme system. I've been able to create my own theme and apply it to the phone all without root.
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I was wondering how to access an Android's game file : like see the current skins , characters and upcoming in-game items.
I am specifically interested in Call of duty Mobile (which uses Unity) should this help.
I have looked in many forums and tutorials but nothing seems to be working.
It would be nice if you don't use so technical terms in the steps
Thanks in advance!
Ba7rawy said:
I was wondering how to access an Android's game file : like see the current skins , characters and upcoming in-game items.
I am specifically interested in Call of duty Mobile (which uses Unity) should this help.
I have looked in many forums and tutorials but nothing seems to be working.
It would be nice if you don't use so technical terms in the steps
Thanks in advance!
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What have you tried so far?
jwoegerbauer said:
What have you tried so far?
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I have an Apk of the game on my PC tried extracting it but only found little info , most of the files are in strange formats.
Also tried from my mobile using a method using "Es file explorer" but also no results.
This is my first time doing such thing so I have no idea where to start and what are the basics
Ba7rawy said:
I have an Apk of the game on my PC tried extracting it but only found little info , most of the files are in strange formats.
Also tried from my mobile using a method using "Es file explorer" but also no results.
This is my first time doing such thing so I have no idea where to start and what are the basics
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You can use any 3rd-party APK Editor to look inside an APK. GIYF ...
And you can decompile an APK's program code with an APK-Decompiler - several online versions of those exist. GIYF ...
N.B.
ES File Explorer is known as a malicious application because it collects data and sends it home (China). Wondering why you're using it?
Ba7rawy said:
I was wondering how to access an Android's game file : like see the current skins , characters and upcoming in-game items.
I am specifically interested in Call of duty Mobile (which uses Unity) should this help.
I have looked in many forums and tutorials but nothing seems to be working.
It would be nice if you don't use so technical terms in the steps
Thanks in advance!
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Hi there, if I understand you want to see bits of code and clue on what's coming in the game, well there are two ways you can do this.
First one (easiest one) browse with MiXplorer (Labs, APKmirror)(you can use another but that one is better that es file explorer) Android/data/obb folder and search for the obb file of call of duty (I assume there is one), then on your pc (or phone, but pc is better) open it as a zip file and browse the different resources in it, try to see if there's something new.
The seconde one is to decompile the apk (means decode the weird text you saw), for that you'll need APKtool or any other tool for reverse engineering (I assume you don't know a lot about that, apktool is great).
You need Java
How to Install it
Now how to use it:
on the same folder you have the apk file, open a command prompt or a terminal and enter the command:
Code:
apktool d [Here the name of the file.apk]
wait for the process to finish, in the end you'll have a folder named as the apk file, in it, go in the res folder and search if some name in the code reminds you of something or not.
I have to tell you that this work of searching for new bits of code is quite heavy/not easy at all, plus you may encounter problems using apktool since you're not really familiar with the commands, but I can only encourage you to keep going that way!
Here's a guide I made to clarify what's an apk and how it works for newbies, if you ever wanna go further:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/xda-university/newbies-whats-apk-how-t3948438
If these steps are to complicated feel free to replie with questions, but do not PM me, so other people can learn from your questions.
Have a good day:good:
need suggestion for game files
Raiz said:
Hi there, if I understand you want to see bits of code and clue on what's coming in the game, well there are two ways you can do this.
First one (easiest one) browse with MiXplorer (Labs, APKmirror)(you can use another but that one is better that es file explorer) Android/data/obb folder and search for the obb file of call of duty (I assume there is one), then on your pc (or phone, but pc is better) open it as a zip file and browse the different resources in it, try to see if there's something new.
The seconde one is to decompile the apk (means decode the weird text you saw), for that you'll need APKtool or any other tool for reverse engineering (I assume you don't know a lot about that, apktool is great).
You need Java
How to Install it
Now how to use it:
on the same folder you have the apk file, open a command prompt or a terminal and enter the command:
Code:
apktool d [Here the name of the file.apk]
wait for the process to finish, in the end you'll have a folder named as the apk file, in it, go in the res folder and search if some name in the code reminds you of something or not.
I have to tell you that this work of searching for new bits of code is quite heavy/not easy at all, plus you may encounter problems using apktool since you're not really familiar with the commands, but I can only encourage you to keep going that way!
Here's a guide I made to clarify what's an apk and how it works for newbies, if you ever wanna go further:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/xda-university/newbies-whats-apk-how-t3948438
If these steps are to complicated feel free to replie with questions, but do not PM me, so other people can learn from your questions.
Have a good day:good:
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Is it safe way because I also don't want to damage my current game files.
berryjohnson said:
Is it safe way because I also don't want to damage my current game files.
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That's safe but you don't have to touch the game on your phone, just download the apk though internet, crack it open on your PC with the method I told you and browse it on your PC and that's it.
And for the Obb file, if you delete it or move it, it will harm the game, that why you just need to COPY it (don't miss click lol) to your download folder (or another one) and then transfer it to your PC via USB cables.
We use apktool on PC, not on phone, and apktool is perfectly safe : no virus, not extremely demanding with resources (I used to run it on a 2Gb Ram PC)
So if you don't delete the Obb or move it , and as long as you don't uninstall the game, it is completely safe
jwoegerbauer said:
You can use any 3rd-party APK Editor to look inside an APK. GIYF ...
And you can decompile an APK's program code with an APK-Decompiler - several online versions of those exist. GIYF ...
N.B.
ES File Explorer is known as a malicious application because it collects data and sends it home (China). Wondering why you're using it?
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Thanks! I Will try and see where I go!
Also I didn't know that ES was malicious , But thankfully I used it quickly then deleted it as I felt uncomfortable using it.
jwoegerbauer said:
You can use any 3rd-party APK Editor to look inside an APK. GIYF ...
And you can decompile an APK's program code with an APK-Decompiler - several online versions of those exist. GIYF ...
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ES File Explorer is known as a malicious application because it collects data and sends it home (China). Wondering why you're using it?
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So what apps or tools would you suggest? online tools seems useless , since the apk is around 2gb and most of them have size limit.
Raiz said:
Hi there, if I understand you want to see bits of code and clue on what's coming in the game, well there are two ways you can do this.
First one (easiest one) browse with MiXplorer (Labs, APKmirror)(you can use another but that one is better that es file explorer) Android/data/obb folder and search for the obb file of call of duty (I assume there is one), then on your pc (or phone, but pc is better) open it as a zip file and browse the different resources in it, try to see if there's something new.
The seconde one is to decompile the apk (means decode the weird text you saw), for that you'll need APKtool or any other tool for reverse engineering (I assume you don't know a lot about that, apktool is great).
You need Java
How to Install it
Now how to use it:
on the same folder you have the apk file, open a command prompt or a terminal and enter the command:
Code:
apktool d [Here the name of the file.apk]
wait for the process to finish, in the end you'll have a folder named as the apk file, in it, go in the res folder and search if some name in the code reminds you of something or not.
I have to tell you that this work of searching for new bits of code is quite heavy/not easy at all, plus you may encounter problems using apktool since you're not really familiar with the commands, but I can only encourage you to keep going that way!
Here's a guide I made to clarify what's an apk and how it works for newbies, if you ever wanna go further:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/xda-university/newbies-whats-apk-how-t3948438
If these steps are to complicated feel free to replie with questions, but do not PM me, so other people can learn from your questions.
Have a good day:good:
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First of all thanks for your detailed steps!
Regarding the first method , there is obb for Call of duty but it has 0 files in it and it's size is 0 bytes , that's normal? if not , what's the alternatives?
Second method seems complicated for me , at least for now. So I will stick with the first one
But I was curious , will both methods give the same results?
Ba7rawy said:
So what apps or tools would you suggest? online tools seems useless , since the apk is around 2gb and most of them have size limit.
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An APK's program code never exceeds 50MB. The program code - in Dalvik bytecode - is located in APK's subfolder classes.dex. Images, icons and raw files, menu files, and layouts, etc.pp, are located in APK's subfolder res. The rest is located in subfolder resources.arsc. You get access to these folder when you unzip an APK.
If you manually want to explore the app's program code then to convert the Dalvik bytecode back to readable Java program code you need the app named jadx.
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The APKTool mentioned/recommended earlier here does NOT decompile the program code, it disassembles it: The generated code won't be Java source.
FYI:
OBB files are used to provide additional file assets for Android applications ( such as graphics, sounds and video), separate from an application's APK file.
Ba7rawy said:
First of all thanks for your detailed steps!
Regarding the first method , there is obb for Call of duty but it has 0 files in it and it's size is 0 bytes , that's normal? if not , what's the alternatives?
Second method seems complicated for me , at least for now. So I will stick with the first one
But I was curious , will both methods give the same results?
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yep that's weird, check this vid, you should have a heavy file!
https://streamable.com/h5phld
Try another file explorer and see if you have the real number, if not just copy it to your download folder and try to unzip it on your PC anyway.
If it doesn't work your only hope will be the 2nd method, and tbh it's almost the only one used to find what you want. I just remembered finding some interesting this in the obb, but I was lucky.
At least you'll have sountracks in there
jwoegerbauer said:
An APK's program code never exceeds 50MB. The program code - in Dalvik
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FYI:
OBB files are used to provide additional file assets for Android applications ( such as graphics, sounds and video), separate from an application's APK file.
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Thanks for the distinction, I didn't know that!
I mainly advised apktool to search the full res folder and being able to see if anything new is there. Because usually, bit if "code" announcing something new are xmls.
Java code isn't my field (yet) so if you had any thread, links that I could use to learn more, I'd be interested.
Thx !