It's possible change the default (unknown) caller picture on the Arc?
search on google android market yourself.............
Yes it possible.
I don't running stock rom right now so I can't test it, unknown contact picture found in sony ericsson contact apps.
Yes, its possible
You need to open the (ROM).zip that you are using and edit an .apk and then use ADB to push it back to the phone.
I'm using Virtuous Unity 1.3.1. I've done it successfully on a few other ROMs too.
You'll need a graphics editor (I used MS Paint), Android SDK with adb, 7-Zip.
Here's how I did it...
As always, MAKE A BACKUP! Its not my fault if something goes wrong.
1 - Open the .zip copy of the ROM that you're using
2 - Extract a copy of /system/app/Phone.apk
3 - Open Phone.apk using 7-zip and copy the following files to your desktop (don't close the 7-Zip window):
-phone_default_270.png
-phone_default_300.png
-phone_default_incall_270.png
-phone_default_incall_300.png
4 - Find a picture that you want to use and resize it to 300x300 and 270x270. Save it as the above file names.
5 - Copy the 4 files back into the Phone.apk archive and exit 7-Zip
6 - Copy the new Phone.apk file into your adb directory (Android SDK, usually in the platform-tools folder)
7 - Connect your phone to your computer and ensure its in charge-only mode with USB debugging enabled
8 - Open a command prompt window, change to your adb directory, and run the following commands:
adb devices {to make sure the device is connected}
adb remount {sets it to read/write}
adb push Phone.apk /system/app/Phone.apk {replaces the Phone.apk file}
9 - Disconnect your device and reboot
10 - Enjoy!
-Kyle
abhisheak.bansal said:
search on google android market yourself.............
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there is no program on the market, that mod default contact picture on SE-vanilla ROM. read carefully the question next time............
datagubben said:
there is no program on the market, that mod default contact picture on SE-vanilla ROM. read carefully the question next time............
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K so I've been trying to figure out how to change the annoying "verizon wireless" carrier name off my lock screen and notification bar...and heres how to do it..
as for the file... download the zip file in post #8 and extract it to your "C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\" directory.
Then open it up in notepad and edit the part that says "Verizon Wireless" to anything you want.
for those that aren't too familiar with adb: (you must install android SDK, you'll find links to do this in the Droid Eris Android Development and Hacking section)
1. connect your phone to compter, enable usb debugging and open up command prompt. (don't mount SD card)
2. in command prompt, type "cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\" then enter...(now you have moved to working within your "tools" folder, where your adb program resides...
3. Type "adb remount"
4. Any file you want to push to your phone, you must put into the "tools" folder on your computer...then use the following command...
"adb push "filename" "directory on your phone"
(example... adb push YouTube.apk /system/apps)
5. To push the edited carrier file, use the following command..
adb push eri.xml /data/
6. To finish the process, reboot by using this command...
adb reboot
Now when you pull your notification bar down, your carrier name will be changed..
to do this, you need to edit eri.xml in framework-res.apk
Use google
can u do that for at&t?
Framework43 said:
to do this, you need to edit eri.xml in framework-res.apk
Use google
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Googled and found which file to edit. When I search it in hex, I dont see Verizon Wireless in it. Am I missing something?
EDIT: I dont think this applies for the Eris but it does for the Droid. Just looking around a lil bit and a few others have said this. Anyone know the exact file for Eris?
after speaking with Jamezelle on IRC, this seems to NOT be possible to change, as it is set by radio.
ugh Eris has to be tough. doesn't it...I was hoping to change Verizon wireless to like Subway
Sent from my Eris using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
Could we flash the radio with a custom firmware to allow us to change the carrier name?
I would like to change the carrier name to "xda" or "HTC Eris"
Carrier logo change!!!!
Check post #1 for the fix...
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I totally crashed my phone and wasted a couple hourse trying to edit framework-res.apk. Had to go back to a Nandroid. Sure wish I'd found this first. But, at least I got some good experience editing apks.
Thanks again!
Thanks for the fix. It worked.
vash8806 said:
K so I've been trying to figure out how to change the annoying "verizon wireless" carrier name off my lock screen and notification bar...and heres how to do it..
as for the file... download the zip file in post #8 and extract it to your "C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\" directory.
Then open it up in notepad and edit the part that says "Verizon Wireless" to anything you want.
for those that aren't too familiar with adb: (you must install android SDK, you'll find links to do this in the Droid Eris Android Development and Hacking section)
1. connect your phone to compter, enable usb debugging and open up command prompt. (don't mount SD card)
2. in command prompt, type "cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\" then enter...(now you have moved to working within your "tools" folder, where your adb program resides...
3. Type "adb remount"
4. Any file you want to push to your phone, you must put into the "tools" folder on your computer...then use the following command...
"adb push "filename" "directory on your phone"
(example... adb push YouTube.apk /system/apps)
5. To push the edited carrier file, use the following command..
adb push eri.xml /data/
6. To finish the process, reboot by using this command...
adb reboot
Now when you pull your notification bar down, your carrier name will be changed..
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Couldn't one move the edited eri.zip file to the right folder via terminal on the phone?
meanm50 said:
Couldn't one move the edited eri.zip file to the right folder via terminal on the phone?
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Well..for 1... your eri.xml file exists on the phone as ".xml"...so if you unzip first, then move to phone via terminal...go for it!
gohamstergo said:
after speaking with Jamezelle on IRC, this seems to NOT be possible to change, as it is set by radio.
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Are you high? I'm sorry..but I've tried this on Froyo..as well as 2.1 roms... I have never had a problem with changing it... as I keep mine as "username: vash"
Hmmmm, I pushed, pushed and re-pushed and I can't change that diabolical 'VZW' text. Just trying to change it to a simple 'My Android' for now...
Followed the instructions in the OP to the letter (and spaces!) I managed to root my phone the 'hard' way by myself and have tinkered with some ROMs although I'm back at 'stock' 2.1 now, but my build number has 'test keys.'
Any ideas?
bill
Worked like a charm. Thanks!
Works great, was a great guide. Thanks a lot!
I just open eri.xml in root explorer (must select r/w in the app so you can modify system settings) and changed the carrier name with the keypad on my phone. Changes are displayed after the next reboot.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
Use root explorer. Mount r/w data then long press eri.XML. Edit with keyboard, save and reboot.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
xtrSENSE
I have tried this approach on xtrSENSE and it does not work. I have used this method on cyogenmods and it works great but on this rom does not work. If you have any suggestions please let me know. I am working on something to help people out.
You should be able to change it in the phone itself with QPST or EPST.
i have been trying to change some strings in the SystemUI.apk file in synergy, just to see what i can make them say... but i keep getting the same issues.
WTF am i doing wrong? :l
alright, so i put a (framework) folder in the usr/local/bin folder and added synergy frameworks.
(com.htc.resources.apk) <--- labeled this 1.apk
(framework-res.apk) <--- labeled this 2.apk
i decompiled SystemUI.apk using [apktool d /Users/Rolando-Ramiro/Desktop/SystemUI.apk /Users/Rolando-Ramiro/Desktop/SystemUI]
and used textmate (application for mac to edit xml files) to edit the strings i wanted and then i built the file again using..
apktool b /Users/Rolando-Ramiro/Desktop/SystemUI /Users/Rolando-Ramiro/Desktop/SystemUI.apk
no errors on either part.
now i tried 2 things after this.
i unzipped the synergy rom and added the SystemUI.apk to system/app folder on my computer.
i compressed it once more and tried to flash it. Nothing happened.
so i got the SystemUI.apk (the one with the modified strings.xml) and just moved it from my sdcard to the system/app folder in my phone.
Right after that, i got FC.
so i went back to what i originally had.
any idea what im doing wrong?
i keep getting
install /sd card ...
finding update package
opening update package
Installing update...
then it goes back to TWRP
--> choose zip to flash
[ ] reboot after successful flash
[ ] zip signature verification
--> reboot to system
<-- back to main menu
anyone with input please let me know.
i have mac/windows
omg ^^..
I already said it many times to you:
1. Pull the SystemUI.apk from your rom.
(put the apk in the same folder with the apktool, the you just have to type teh name of the the apk,with out a complete path. just like in step two)
2. Decompile it:
apktool d SystemUI.apk
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3. make the changes in the SystemUI folder
4. Recompile it WITH AN OTHER NAME:
apktool b SystemUI SystemUI_NEW.apk
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DON'T overwrite the original SystemUI.apk! (In your 1st post you did this!)
5. open both apks with 7zip
6. when u made changes in the res folder drag&drop the ressources file from SystemUI_NEW to SystemUI
- when you see other folder in the 7zip, with xml/pictures you also edited drag&drop them also
7. You dont need do do anything more now!
- just zipping the apk and flash via cwm won't work, read here how to make one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732957
- to try installing this apk won't work either.
8. The right way: copy the SystemUI.apk with ne new ressources file in it
and paste in on your sdcard. move it to /system and change the permission with root explorer to 644 or similar (just like all other apks in system/app) and then finally move it in system/app
- or just push it via adb to system/app
9. reboot
Edit: if u still don't understand how to do it, open teamviewer and give me id and pw =P
Rolando.Ramiro said:
i keep getting
install /sd card ...
finding update package
opening update package
Installing update...
then it goes back to TWRP
--> choose zip to flash
[ ] reboot after successful flash
[ ] zip signature verification
--> reboot to system
<-- back to main menu
anyone with input please let me know.
i have mac/windows
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i would imagine there is an error in your edify script somewhere. and did you resign the apk as a system apk after you recompiled?
i've done everything you said, I PROMISE!
but it still messes up...
how do i resign it?
i decompile SystemUI.apk
it makes a folder called SystemUI
i remove the original SystemUI.apk
then i edit the string, then compile it again.
(i am using the frameworks from the rom that i got the SystemUI.apk from)
once i compile it, i extract the original rom, and go into (system/app) folder and add the .apk
then i compress it back to .zip
i try and flash and i get same error.
i really did the same steps.
i havent tried it on PC though, but i do have it.
gonna do that today.
edit; ok so im reading over the steps that you gave me.
im half asleep right now so i didnt get to fully read them.
my bad! ill do that right now and let you know what i came up with.
edit 2; (15 mins later) i have zip signer 2 on my phone, im pretty sure that will work the same as ppcgeeks apk signer. right?
alright, so instead of creating an update script, i just wanted to push the application from my phone straight into it.
i followed the steps;
1. decompile
2. modify files
3. build with NEW name
4. use 7zip for both NEW and original .apks
5. move over any files from NEW that were modified into original.
6. compress (im not sure if i should of compressed or built again..)
7. move to /system/ and change to what all the apps in /system/app/ are (permissions)
8. move from system/ into system/app.
i still get FC.
sorry if i sound REALLY retarded. im just really unsure what im doing wrong so i have to write it all out.
j4n87 said:
omg ^^..
I already said it many times to you:
1. Pull the SystemUI.apk from your rom.
(put the apk in the same folder with the apktool, the you just have to type teh name of the the apk,with out a complete path. just like in step two)
2. Decompile it:
3. make the changes in the SystemUI folder
4. Recompile it WITH AN OTHER NAME:
DON'T overwrite the original SystemUI.apk! (In your 1st post you did this!)
5. open both apks with 7zip
6. when u made changes in the res folder drag&drop the ressources file from SystemUI_NEW to SystemUI
- when you see other folder in the 7zip, with xml/pictures you also edited drag&drop them also
7. You dont need do do anything more now!
- just zipping the apk and flash via cwm won't work, read here how to make one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732957
- to try installing this apk won't work either.
8. The right way: copy the SystemUI.apk with ne new ressources file in it
and paste in on your sdcard. move it to /system and change the permission with root explorer to 644 or similar (just like all other apks in system/app) and then finally move it in system/app
- or just push it via adb to system/app
9. reboot
Edit: if u still don't understand how to do it, open teamviewer and give me id and pw =P
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DUDE I ****ING GOT IT. :O
thank you so much.
posting screenshots right meow.
Rolando.Ramiro said:
DUDE I ****ING GOT IT. :O
thank you so much.
posting screenshots right meow.
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no need to resign/compress after drag/drop file...thats the way im doing it
Congrats that u finally made it..was a hard way =P
j4n87, that guide. it's beautiful.
You saved my day, Sir!
@j4n87:
Thanks a lot for your nice step by step guide - it really helped me a lot!
As a beginning, I tried to change the color of the statusbar's clock. My main mistake was violating your rule 6b:
6. when u made changes in the res folder drag&drop the ressources file from SystemUI_NEW to SystemUI
- when you see other folder in the 7zip, with xml/pictures you also edited drag&drop them also
So you have to copy the file status_bar.xml from SystemUI_NEW.apk/res to SystemUI.apk/res, too.
Thanks again!
Wolfgang
EDIT:
Here is a little timesaver for you when you have installed Android Development Kit (with adb command within your PATH) and you have a WLAN connection to your development PC:
- Install the app adbWireless from the market.
- To get SystemUI.apk installed, start adbWireless and type in your PC's terminal:
1. adb connect 192.168.1.100:5555
2. adb remount
3. adb push SystemUI.apk /system/app
4. adb shell killall system_server
ad 1) Take the values the app tells you.
ad 2) Makes /system partition writeable.
ad 3) You may have to add the correct path to the SystemUI.apk on your PC.
ad 4) That's the command for soft rebooting your smartphone which is faster than a normal reboot.
Is there a way to get this without rooting/custom rom? Much appreciated if someone could give me step-by-step instructions as I'm still a noob.
BestInGalaxy said:
Is there a way to get this without rooting/custom rom? Much appreciated if someone could give me step-by-step instructions as I'm still a noob.
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You need to be rooted and deodexed at a minimum. Stock roms out there that just deodex and root with no other changes. Reason is you need CWM to flash the modified framework-res which would be easiest since your not used to all of this. Also deodexed is a must in order to theme roms.
Here is rough instructions if your on stock rom with root and is deodexed:
First download APK Multi Tool and extract it to a folder on your desktop
Download APK Multi Tool
Download Notepad++ google for the download
Download this update.zip from my ICS theme.
Open the Multi Tool folder and open folder Place-apk-for-modding-here.
Next open the ZIP for the rooted/deodexed ROM your running. Browse to System > Framework and drag framework-res.apk from the ZIP to the Place-apk-for-modding-here folder.
Now in go one folder to the main folder of Multi-tool and click script.bat at the bottom of the folder. It will open a cmd prompt click continue to bring up the menu.
Type in option 25 and hit enter.
Type in 1 hit enter(you've selected framework-res)
Now type in 9 and hit enter to decompile. Give it a few minutes when your back at main menu and its waiting for input minimize the cmd prompt(do not close it).
Open projects folder then browse in this order framework-res.apk > res > values. In values folder open bools.xml with notepad++.
With bools.xml opened in Notepad++ browse to Line 16: it should look like this:
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">true</bool>
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Change from true to false and save XML.
Now open Multi apk cmd prompt type in 11 and hit enter. Give it a few you will be asked if its a system apk input Y then hit enter. Next screen input Y and hit enter. Let it do its thing and you will see a small paragraph stating pretty much delete what you've changed and delete resources.arsc if you've edited an XML.
Anyhow dont hit any keys leave that paragraph up for the moment. Minimize cmd prompt then get to main folder of Apk multi tool you will see a keep folder. Inside the folder delete only Resources.arsc then pull back up CMD prompt. Hit any key let it finish up.
Now minimize cmd prompt and go back into Place-apk-for-modding-here folder you will see unsignedframework-res.apk.
Delete original framework-res.apk and rename the unsignedframework-res.apk to framework-res.apk.
Open the ZIP package you downloaded from my theme browse to System > framework.
You will see only framework-res.apk in there drag the modded one you just did into there and then drag this zip to your SDCARD and flash from CWM.
What in the world... my head hurts LOL. Um what does deodexed mean and how do I know I'm "deodexed"?
BestInGalaxy said:
What in the world... my head hurts LOL. Um what does deodexed mean and how do I know I'm "deodexed"?
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Google sir. That is a step by step I typed up. I recommend ignoring it until you learn more about the phone though.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
K, I'm willing to learn. Uh, let's start with baby steps, lol. If I root my device, will I be able to update to ICS 4.0 when it becomes available?
In short, yes. There are other threads that answer that fully.
You will always be able to take your phone 'back' to stock like it was when you first got it, to be able to install ICS from At&t.
Though you will be able to install ICS before it is released from At&t by installing a custom rom. It's not a possibility, it's a fact. Just be patient.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
jivy26 said:
You need to be rooted and deodexed at a minimum. Stock roms out there that just deodex and root with no other changes. Reason is you need CWM to flash the modified framework-res which would be easiest since your not used to all of this. Also deodexed is a must in order to theme roms.
Here is rough instructions if your on stock rom with root and is deodexed:
First download APK Multi Tool and extract it to a folder on your desktop
Download APK Multi Tool
Download Notepad++ google for the download
Download this update.zip from my ICS theme.
Open the Multi Tool folder and open folder Place-apk-for-modding-here.
Next open the ZIP for the rooted/deodexed ROM your running. Browse to System > Framework and drag framework-res.apk from the ZIP to the Place-apk-for-modding-here folder.
Now in go one folder to the main folder of Multi-tool and click script.bat at the bottom of the folder. It will open a cmd prompt click continue to bring up the menu.
Type in option 25 and hit enter.
Type in 1 hit enter(you've selected framework-res)
Now type in 9 and hit enter to decompile. Give it a few minutes when your back at main menu and its waiting for input minimize the cmd prompt(do not close it).
Open projects folder then browse in this order framework-res.apk > res > values. In values folder open bools.xml with notepad++.
With bools.xml opened in Notepad++ browse to Line 16: it should look like this:
Change from true to false and save XML.
Now open Multi apk cmd prompt type in 11 and hit enter. Give it a few you will be asked if its a system apk input Y then hit enter. Next screen input Y and hit enter. Let it do its thing and you will see a small paragraph stating pretty much delete what you've changed and delete resources.arsc if you've edited an XML.
Anyhow dont hit any keys leave that paragraph up for the moment. Minimize cmd prompt then get to main folder of Apk multi tool you will see a keep folder. Inside the folder delete only Resources.arsc then pull back up CMD prompt. Hit any key let it finish up.
Now minimize cmd prompt and go back into Place-apk-for-modding-here folder you will see unsignedframework-res.apk.
Delete original framework-res.apk and rename the unsignedframework-res.apk to framework-res.apk.
Open the ZIP package you downloaded from my theme browse to System > framework.
You will see only framework-res.apk in there drag the modded one you just did into there and then drag this zip to your SDCARD and flash from CWM.
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Wow that's one hell of a step by step, and here I was Modding apks in 7zip
sent from the Dark Obelisk.
You're good Jivy26
hey there Jivy.. i'm a Sensation noob, but all was going too well with your step by step process parameter, untill i got the following error
Could Not Find C:\Users\SUMICO\Downloads\Apk_Multi-Tool_Alpha_02\Apk_Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedframework-res.apk
Could Not Find C:\Users\SUMICO\Downloads\Apk_Multi-Tool_Alpha_02\Apk_Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedframework-res.apk
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
am i missing something?????
d.durrani said:
hey there Jivy.. i'm a Sensation noob, but all was going too well with your step by step process parameter, untill i got the following error
Could Not Find C:\Users\SUMICO\Downloads\Apk_Multi-Tool_Alpha_02\Apk_Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedframework-res.apk
Could Not Find C:\Users\SUMICO\Downloads\Apk_Multi-Tool_Alpha_02\Apk_Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedframework-res.apk
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
am i missing something?????
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Do you have java installed on your computer?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
im looking for a screen dimmer mod like the one that was being used in Homebase. i know there are some market apps like screen dimmer but these are not the same. the mod im talking about lowers the minimum screen brightness by lowering the current being delivered to the backlight itself. there's an old thread about it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245332&highlight=manual
i havent been able to get it to work on wetdream. ive tried both pushing the framework apk with adb and manually editing the files with apk manager but the first caused a bootloop and the latter a bunch of google FC.
anyone know if there is a working mod(or how to get this one working) to set the minimum screen brightness lower?
i got it working with gingermod, for some reason it didnt work on wetdream. if anyone is interested here what you do
1. Download APK manager
2. Grab framework-res.apk from your phone under \system\framework\ (you can use root explorer or adb push) and place it in the "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder
3. Run Script.bat and select option 9
4. go to projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\arrays.xml and edit your values with the ones roger posted in my link above
5. Once edited, compile the apk using option 11
6. Is this a system apk. Ans: y
7. Qn: Aside from the signatures...least. Ans: y
8. Prompt: In the apk manager folder u'll find a keep folder..... done then press enter on this script. Press any key to continue . . . go to "keep" folder and delete resources.arsc and then press any key
once that is done you can also change the current that is drawn from the screen from the default 25mA to 5mA by using terminal or adb shell (this mod will help with battery life)
heres the command
su
cd sys/bus/i2c/drivers/lm3532/0-0038/leds/lcd-backlight
echo 17 00 > registers
reboot
for a more detailed explanation on what you are doing with these commands check out roger's thread in the above post.
So I bought this little phone and I was baffled that there are so few language options to select.
The phone is for my father (the english evades him) therefore I need my mother language on it.
Phone Version XT1021
OS:
Android 4.4.2 Blur_Version.20.11.14.condor_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03 Updated to 4.4.4, rebuilt in a deodexed ZIP file, and a system.img file
Ho needs it, I can upload it, I have either the update.zip or system/boot img files.
What I tried:
I tried to recompile the framework-res, system and other 15~20 apps, on some it worked on some it did not.
I am using the Nexus 5 translations files
On those that worked I managed to activate them by using a morelocale app from market and the translations work just fine.
On systemUI.apk I am getting force close
On framework-res.apk the phone freezes.
How I decompile/recompile and test the apps.
1) Decompile the app
2) Add the new values
4) Recompile
5) Copy the new app created app and the original one in a folder.
6) Open both apps
7) Drag and drop the resources.asrc file in the original apk and when you are asked how would you like to compress the file, I select STORE (I use winrar)
So if anyone managed to edit the framework app, systemUI and he is kind to share how he did it without getting any bootloops and force close, I would be very appreciative.
Now, regarding the boot.img
I tried to unpack it, using the classic method, it unpacks ok, the problem is on repacking,
Is there a special tool to do it or what ?
Why do i need
I need the adb.secure to be 0, and also the security off, so I can be able to use ADB REMOUNT and monitor adb logcat since the device starts. and also to be able to push apps to system using adb.
So, ho has the information and he is kind to share ?
here is the proper way to decompile and recompile the apk in a proper way
1. Make sure you have the latest version of the apktool
2. install the framework (try using 4.4.2 framework if 4.4.4 one gives error)
3. Decompile make changes
4. Choose option compile system app in apktools
5. now when it asks to delete all the things you have modified then delete the res and resources.arsc file and if you have made any smali changes delete the classes.dex too
6. go back to script and press enter
7. now open both MODIFIED APK and UNMODIFIED APK and then DRAG AND DROP androidmanifest.xml and meta inf from UNMODIFIED TO MODIFIED APK
8. push it and set rw-r-r permission
and if you are getting the error unable to remount then install adb insecure app by chainfire
thats it
happy modding
any help comment below by quoting or mentioning my name(i get notification so that i can give quick responce )
Prashanth Meesara: said:
here is the proper way to decompile and recompile the apk in a proper way
1. Make sure you have the latest version of the apktool
2. install the framework (try using 4.4.2 framework if 4.4.4 one gives error)
3. Decompile make changes
4. Choose option compile system app in apktools
5. now when it asks to delete all the things you have modified then delete the res and resources.arsc file and if you have made any smali changes delete the classes.dex too
6. go back to script and press enter
7. now open both MODIFIED APK and UNMODIFIED APK and then DRAG AND DROP androidmanifest.xml and meta inf from UNMODIFIED TO MODIFIED APK
8. push it and set rw-r-r permission
and if you are getting the error unable to remount then install adb insecure app by chainfire
thats it
happy modding
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I will try like this, thx for the input.
globula_neagra said:
I will try like this, thx for the input.
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Anytime bro . if you get any errors I will help you on Teamviewer
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I managed to add the language using your method, only with one mention, I think on framework you have to select STORE when you add the file to the archive.