I'm wanting to change the color of the slider when you turn your volume up and down from yellow to another color. I'm running CM7 fascinatemtd ROM by JT, I know which folder it's in and how to do it. My question is, I use Apk Manager to decomplie my framework-res.apk which was pulled from the ROM using 7zip, I've decompiled the apk, edited the XML file, when I went to recompile the framework-res apk using option 11, a error pop up and told me to read the log, I hit enter, answered yes to system question, then went to keep folder and deleted the resources file as instructed, and hit enter, I was left with an unsigned framework-res.apk file, renamed it to framework-res.apk, and pushed it back into ROM with 7zip, rebooted recovery, cleared caches, and installed ROM, but phone wouldn't boot up. So what am I doing wrong...
Obviously not
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What color do you want the slider man
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Blue would match my theme the HEX code is 11114b...
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If apkmanager errors common logic would dictate to read the log and see what is going wrong
Trying to flash a broken apk won't work obviously
I've gotten it to decompile and recompile bit the problem now os the changes I've made don't show up I'm not getting any errors before I was ising a ROM that I themed so I went back and used the original ROM how do I get the changes to stay...
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And you're trying to edit progress_horizontal.xml? And changing code to ff11114b leaving the "f's" in?
good day.
Yes
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I should rename unsigned framework.res to framework.res right...
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And during the compile process, you hit y for "system apk" and hit y for "would you like to copy over any files..............." and from the keep folder delete resources.arsc and continue to compile. And yes rename back to framework-res.apk.
good day.
Answered yes to system app and no to copy over files, didn't delete arsc and changes stayed, but if I install will I get boot loop since I didn't delete arsc....
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If I hit y to copy over files the changes don't stay only if I hit n
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it worked, by not copying over the files and not deleting the resources arsc file, does anyone know what the XML file name is for the download progress bar color is...and thanks for your help guys...
Here's what I would do if I was on Windows!
Download apktool & dependencies:
http://android-apktool.googlecode.com/files/apktool1.4.1.tar.bz2
http://android-apktool.googlecode.com/files/apktool-install-windows-r04-brut1.tar.bz2
Unpack both archives to your Windows folder. This will make apktool accessible through cmd anywhere.
CD in cmd window to the location of your apk, If you haven't already done so and install the resources by copying or pulling (framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk for touchwiz) or (framework-res.apk, SystemUI.apk for GB). Once copied to the folder you are cd'd too...
Install the resources
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if twframework-res.apk
apktool if SystemUI.apk
Decompile and make your changes..
apktool d framework-res.apk
Recompile when done
apktool b framework-res
If it built succesfully, then make a copy of your framework-res.apk. Then navigate to framework-res/build/apk! Open your copied apk with 7zip and drag n drop res & resources.arsc from framework-res/build/apk inside! Close it up..
Push and test.. On windows you may need to navigate to your sdk directory if not properly setup!
adb push "your_copied_file"/system/framework/framework-res.apk
If you get a failed to write to system, run this first.
adb shell su -c rw
YES got all progress bar colors changed to blue now my CM7 Fascinatemdt ROM is themed all of my drawable hdpi and XML files are complete I might post this as a theme, thank you for your help...
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notta said:
Here's what I would do if I was on Windows!
Download apktool & dependencies:
http://android-apktool.googlecode.com/files/apktool1.4.1.tar.bz2
http://android-apktool.googlecode.com/files/apktool-install-windows-r04-brut1.tar.bz2
Unpack both archives to your Windows folder. This will make apktool accessible through cmd anywhere.
CD in cmd window to the location of your apk, If you haven't already done so and install the resources by copying or pulling (framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk for touchwiz) or (framework-res.apk, SystemUI.apk for GB). Once copied to the folder you are cd'd too...
Install the resources
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if twframework-res.apk
apktool if SystemUI.apk
Decompile and make your changes..
apktool d framework-res.apk
Recompile when done
apktool b framework-res
If it built succesfully, then make a copy of your framework-res.apk. Then navigate to framework-res/build/apk! Open your copied apk with 7zip and drag n drop res & resources.arsc from framework-res/build/apk inside! Close it up..
Push and test.. On windows you may need to navigate to your sdk directory if not properly setup!
adb push "your_copied_file"/system/framework/framework-res.apk
If you get a failed to write to system, run this first.
adb shell su -c rw
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will this work also when trying to decompile/recompile a non system app, like one from the market, that has dependencies
adude247 said:
will this work also when trying to decompile/recompile a non system app, like one from the market, that has dependencies
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It will work with anything provided you have the resources. Some apk's are picky by means of what you can replace.
The method above is using apktool the way it is supposed to be used. That apkmanager thing sounded crazy with the delete this after that, hit y or n before this. Seems like alot of un-needed steps and confusion!
On linux it's even easier, pretty much fully auto!
notta said:
It will work with anything provided you have the resources. Some apk's are picky by means of what you can replace.
The method above is using apktool the way it is supposed to be used. That apkmanager thing sounded crazy with the delete this after that, hit y or n before this. Seems like alot of un-needed steps and confusion!
On linux it's even easier, pretty much fully auto!
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yeah, I didn't delete anything just decompiled, edited the XML, and recompiled, that was the only way I could get the changes to stay. Any suggestions on what to use if the above resources don't work to get the apk to decompile, an example of an apk that I want to edit but cant get it to recompile after decompiling and editing the XMLs is....
adude247 said:
yeah, I didn't delete anything just decompiled, edited the XML, and recompiled, that was the only way I could get the changes to stay. Any suggestions on what to use if the above resources don't work to get the apk to decompile, an example of an apk that I want to edit but cant get it to recompile after decompiling and editing the XMLs is....
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I can't and won't explain getting resources for market apps or generally someone else's work. However there are several ways to approach non-building apk's.
For example aapt has the capability to recompile standalone 9's as well as xml's, which can then be injected into the apk with the 7zip method. Especially useful for minor changes.
Another example for stubborn apk's would be the Eclipse or similar project. This is where you would partially build the files you wanted to change.
Thanks for the advice...
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Posted it here because i need a dev.
I pulled my Framework-res.apk and modified all the icons for everything. I decompiled using apktool.
My question is what steps do i take now (do i need to sign it, what a good tool to recompile it as apktool does and gives me a framework-res.apk but caused my phone not to boot up)..also someone said seomthing about resources.arsc or something..not sure where to go...thanks for your help.
Open ur new apk using 7zip (righr click>7zip>open archive) and do the same with ur old one. Delete the resources.xxxx(i dont know the name by heart lol) and drag and drop the one (by one i meant the resources.xxxx file) from the new zip to the old zip and adb push ur old frameworkres apk and reboot
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Posted it here because i need a dev.
I pulled my Framework-res.apk and modified all the icons for everything. I decompiled using apktool.
My question is what steps do i take now (do i need to sign it, what a good tool to recompile it as apktool does and gives me a framework-res.apk but caused my phone not to boot up)..also someone said seomthing about resources.arsc or something..not sure where to go...thanks for your help.
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sounds more like a question. Use apk manager and or 7zip
how does just that one file carry over all the new pics and stuff i changed...
edited......
What exactly have you edited? If you just change non patch9 images... then you can just drag and drop the new images into the apk (may have to rename apk to zip).
If they are patch9's... you need to..
decompile framework-res.apk (apktool d framework-res.apk)
swap out images
recompile (apktool b framework-res)
Now take the newly compiled apk (in the /dist folder). Open it up and take the edited images (only the ones you need changed) and put them into your original apk.
No need to resign just push it to your phone and verify that it works
If you are editing xml files in /values* or /layout..
do the same as above, except after re-compiling, you're going to swap over the resources.arsc file to the original apk.
This is using apktool... in my experience apk manager doesn't do the job to my expectations... so i just do it manually with apktool.
Lemme know if u need anything more, or if i didnt touch on a specific situation.
Btw, maybe to combat the retarded comments about q&a and being in the right section... maybe turn the OP into a How-To?
preludedrew said:
What exactly have you edited? If you just change non patch9 images... then you can just drag and drop the new images into the apk (may have to rename apk to zip).
If they are patch9's... you need to..
decompile framework-res.apk (apktool d framework-res.apk)
swap out images
recompile (apktool b framework-res)
Now take the newly compiled apk (in the /dist folder). Open it up and take the edited images (only the ones you need changed) and put them into your original apk.
No need to resign just push it to your phone and verify that it works
If you are editing xml files in /values* or /layout..
do the same as above, except after re-compiling, you're going to swap over the resources.arsc file to the original apk.
This is using apktool... in my experience apk manager doesn't do the job to my expectations... so i just do it manually with apktool.
Lemme know if u need anything more, or if i didnt touch on a specific situation.
Btw, maybe to combat the retarded comments about q&a and being in the right section... maybe turn the OP into a How-To?
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Thank you very much..finally...one last question, where do i put the wallpaper so when the system is fully booted it shows the wallpaper i want? Thanks.
kpkimmel said:
Thank you very much..finally...one last question, where do i put the wallpaper so when the system is fully booted it shows the wallpaper i want? Thanks.
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There's an xml edit for it... but forgot it off the top of my head... quickest way is to replace system/customize/resource/shows_over.jpg with your image.
preludedrew said:
There's an xml edit for it... but forgot it off the top of my head... quickest way is to replace system/customize/resource/shows_over.jpg with your image.
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Thanks you, sorry about the stupid framework-res question...i knew the answer but had been so long forget the simplest of steps....instead of normal compression i was using store instead.....duh.......thank you though for the reminder because 7zip will automatically restore the same it was decompressed with, unlike that crap winrar. Have a good one man and thank you again.
I have tried using the APK Manager,
Problem: If I recompile the framework-res.apk, it always gives me loops...
Even if I make a very small change!
(I don't sign it!)
Images can be replaced by opening it in 7-zip but xml files can't be changed that way.
I'm 100% sure that I follow correct steps....
What I'm trying to do:
Power menu: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169443
and
ICS transitions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343350
I have followed more then 10 threads with same problem but still didn't get a solution.
Sorry if I missed something.
Any help?
*BUMP*
Why don't u sign it?
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AFAIK, we don't have to sign a system apk using APK Manager (specially the framework-res.apk)
P.S. The guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169443) also states so...
Try to use APKTool, I used to compile it and decompile it with this application and it works fine
Oic. I've always signed my frameworks. Ill not from now on.
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Apktool has worked for me in past, haven't tried for a couple of months though so not sure what Rom I was playing with... Oh and unsigned for me
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Use apktool....put the frameowrk-res.apk in the same folder as the apktool u unpacked....then open command prompt and navigate to that folder....type "apktool if framework-res.apk"...that will install the framework...then when that finishes type " apktool d framework-res.apk ./out"...that will decompile the apk into the out folder you just created....make your changes then type..."apktool d -f -b framework-res out" that will recompile....when your finished you have to copy the original metainf folder into the newly recompiled apk....then copy the new classes.dex file into the new apk...done...hope that helped
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I am trying to make some minor changes to framework-res.apk in /res/values/bools.xml
I used apktool to decompile and make my changes but I am not sure how to properly re-compile.
Just "apktool b framework-res" errors out with invalid resource names.
Finally got it to re-compile by pasting the resource.arsc. from original apk(Dunno if this is correct way)
Then, after re-compile I paste the META-INF from the original apk.
I am hesitant to push this onto my phone now because to file sizes of the modified and original .apk differ by like 2mb. And theres 100 more files in /res of the modified .apk. (Now shows file I was trying to access by decompiling before)
Can I safely push the .apk? or am I doing it completly wrong?
Thanks!
( I did search forums and web before, but did not find anyone having to copy resource.arsc before re-compiling)
trailblazerz11 said:
I am trying to make some minor changes to framework-res.apk in /res/values/bools.xml
I used apktool to decompile and make my changes but I am not sure how to properly re-compile.
Just "apktool b framework-res" errors out with invalid resource names.
Finally got it to re-compile by pasting the resource.arsc. from original apk(Dunno if this is correct way)
Then, after re-compile I paste the META-INF from the original apk.
I am hesitant to push this onto my phone now because to file sizes of the modified and original .apk differ by like 2mb. And theres 100 more files in /res of the modified .apk. (Now shows file I was trying to access by decompiling before)
Can I safely push the .apk? or am I doing it completly wrong?
Thanks!
( I did search forums and web before, but did not find anyone having to copy resource.arsc before re-compiling)
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FOr me, APKtool works as ****...
What you can do: pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk ~/backup
and then you can push. If it doesn't work, then boot into recovery, select mount system and push back the old one.
OT: I don't get why you should use original resources.arsc...
offtopic: when I decompile framework-res using apktool, I get other file structure then normal extract. example: my framework-res doenst have a raw-folder, but apktool decompiled has...
mDroidd said:
FOr me, APKtool works as ****...
What you can do: pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk ~/backup
and then you can push. If it doesn't work, then boot into recovery, select mount system and push back the old one.
OT: I don't get why you should use original resources.arsc...
offtopic: when I decompile framework-res using apktool, I get other file structure then normal extract. example: my framework-res doenst have a raw-folder, but apktool decompiled has...
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This is due to the raw folder being combined into the resources file. Search for apkmultitool it is a far easier tool to use and will do everything you need. That goes for both posts
Before doing that, create a flashable zip containing the framework-res.apk file which you can use in case you get a black screen or something.
So that you don't have to restore.
You do realize that resources.arsc, aka resources directory is the collection of xml and other data. You take it from another ROM, how on earth will your xml edits be preserved?
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I need to edit the bools.xml file in framework-res.apk and an a bit stuck on the apktool. I used the APK Multitool to decompile the framework-res.apk file. I then used notepad++ to edit the bools.xml file. I then recompiled it using the APK Multitool and pushed it to /system/framework overwriting the original (after first making a copy of the original). On reboot the phone is stuck in a boot loop.
I managed to use ADB shell to restore the original file and it now boots (I lost all the synchronise stuff but not a big deal). So I have been searching and have found various posts about the later versions of apktool not working very well.
I have a fairly clean Windows 7 x86 installation with Java 1.6 and am using this to do the work on. Can someone point me in the right direction as to how to edit/recompile the framework-res.apk file?
Andy
I actually also trying to edit bools.xml located in framework-res.apk
I'm using Apk Changer it may be easier.
after some tries (and bootloops) I've managed to do some changes in framework-res : replacing pictures -> It works
after decompiling the apk, when I edit values within bools.xml , & then choose to compile, it creates a folder called "keep" and i have to delete edited files in that folder so as to replace them by my customized files.
BUT I don't find the folder "values" that contains bools.xml . Therefore, the generated apk will not make changes done in bools.xml .
Does anyone has any idea about Editing that xml ?
More details & Tuto :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9066440&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9978779&postcount=62
@ADB100
Advanced Decompiling
Sometimes, you have that pesky app that just won't decompile correctly. Usually, it's an app related to others, like a proprietary system app based off framework-res.apks.
When this happens, you need to ensure that the frameworks are there to have the app's recourse tables properly compile.
For either apktool or apk manager, find a folder on your computer called "apktool."
The should be a folder in here called "framework," and inside that, a 1.apk.
For an app that is dependent on the framework-res.apk in a specific phone/rom, take the framework-res.apk for that rom and rename it 1.apk.
Replace the default one in the folder with yours.
If there's a second one, like the twframework-res.apk for Samsung phones, rename it 2.apk and place it in the "framework" folder.
Now, decompile like normal, and everything should be good
//By theimpaler747
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-yasser- said:
I actually also trying to edit bools.xml located in framework-res.apk
I'm using Apk Changer it may be easier.
after some tries (and bootloops) I've managed to do some changes in framework-res : replacing pictures -> It works
after decompiling the apk, when I edit values within bools.xml , & then choose to compile, it creates a folder called "keep" and i have to delete edited files in that folder so as to replace them by my customized files.
BUT I don't find the folder "values" that contains bools.xml . Therefore, the generated apk will not make changes done in bools.xml .
Does anyone has any idea about Editing that xml ?
More details & Tuto :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9066440&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9978779&postcount=62
@ADB100
-Yasser-
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The values folders get compressed into the resources.arsc file so in the keep folder delete this file and your changes will stick
not sure if you got this figured out yet but if not heres how the whole process should go.
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
if on a sense based rom do this too
Code:
apktool if com.htc.resources.apk
change to the directory where your framework-res.apk is
Code:
apktool d -f framework-res.apk out
or something like this if apktool is not in your path
Code:
apktool d -f ~/Desktop/framework-res.apk ~/Desktop/out
easy way to build is to cd to out folder
Code:
cd ~/Desktop/out
to build apk
Code:
apktool b
then just sign apk if needed
if you are on linux you can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446233
wes342 said:
not sure if you got this figured out yet but if not heres how the whole process should go.
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
if on a sense based rom do this too
Code:
apktool if com.htc.resources.apk
change to the directory where your framework-res.apk is
Code:
apktool d -f framework-res.apk out
or something like this if apktool is not in your path
Code:
apktool d -f ~/Desktop/framework-res.apk ~/Desktop/out
easy way to build is to cd to out folder
Code:
cd ~/Desktop/out
to build apk
Code:
apktool b
then just sign apk if needed
if you are on linux you can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446233
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Thanks for this. This is what I have done but it hasn't worked for me so far. I am not sure whether I need to sign the file or not - I suspect I do?
Apart from the boot-loop another thing that worries me is the file sizes - the original framework-res.apk is 6,135,120-bytes whilst the new one is 3,319,608-bytes.
My ROM is based on the stock rooted 3.12.405.1 by nitro. The framework-res.apk already had a modification (the default wallpaper was changed) and I changed this back by just replacing the image in the .apk from WinRar and this worked fine. I want to edit the bools.xml file and get it back into the resources.arsc file.
Andy
ADB100 said:
Thanks for this. This is what I have done but it hasn't worked for me so far. I am not sure whether I need to sign the file or not - I suspect I do?
Apart from the boot-loop another thing that worries me is the file sizes - the original framework-res.apk is 6,135,120-bytes whilst the new one is 3,319,608-bytes.
My ROM is based on the stock rooted 3.12.405.1 by nitro. The framework-res.apk already had a modification (the default wallpaper was changed) and I changed this back by just replacing the image in the .apk from WinRar and this worked fine. I want to edit the bools.xml file and get it back into the resources.arsc file.
Andy
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No you don't have to sign the framework API. System apks are signed. What edits are you trying to do?
zelendel said:
No you don't have to sign the framework API. System apks are signed. What edits are you trying to do?
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All I want to edit is the bools.xml file so I can enable the SIP client to work over 3G: i.e. change this line in the file and re-cook it
Code:
<bool name="config_sip_wifi_only">true</bool>
This is potentially the 1st step though. If I can sucessfully edit this then I will probably try other things.
Andy
ADB100 said:
All I want to edit is the bools.xml file so I can enable the SIP client to work over 3G: i.e. change this line in the file and re-cook it
Code:
<bool name="config_sip_wifi_only">true</bool>
This is potentially the 1st step though. If I can sucessfully edit this then I will probably try other things.
Andy
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Ok so here is a step by step that I have used to make just this edit.
Apkmultitool is the one I use.
1. Decompile the apk
2. Change the false to true
3. Compile with option 11
4. In the keep folder delete the resource.asc file and then finish compiling.
5. Put New apk in zip removing the unsigned so it is named properly
6. Flash
zelendel said:
Ok so here is a step by step that I have used to make just this edit.
Apkmultitool is the one I use.
1. Decompile the apk
2. Change the false to true
3. Compile with option 11
4. In the keep folder delete the resource.asc file and then finish compiling.
5. Put New apk in zip removing the unsigned so it is named properly
6. Flash
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OK - just removed and reinstalled APK Multitool, verified the path environment variable and followed these steps - Step 3 where it asks whether this is a system apk I said yes and when it asks about copying files I said yes. The resulting file is now 5,653KB compared to the original that is 5,992KB. I assume the difference is the lack of signing?
Does this sound right?
Andy
ADB100 said:
OK - just removed and reinstalled APK Multitool, verified the path environment variable and followed these steps - Step 3 where it asks whether this is a system apk I said yes and when it asks about copying files I said yes. The resulting file is now 5,653KB compared to the original that is 5,992KB. I assume the difference is the lack of signing?
Does this sound right?
Andy
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That and the compression level that is used. It will also change if you optimize the pngs. Nothing to really worry about
I am obviously doing something fundamentally wrong
I followed the instructions to the letter, created the unsignedframework-res.apk, renamed it, pushed it to to my device (adb remount, adb push framework-res.apk system/framework/framework-res.apk) and rebooted - boot loop. Tried signing it with APK Multitool and then pushing this file. This time it booted but I had forced close on all sorts of things. Restored the original file and it is working again but all the sync stuff has screwed up meaning I need to re-flash as my ROM has stuff in /data that will get wiped if I do a factory reset.
Any other pointers or do you want to try editing the file for me and I'll see if yours works? I have attached the original file.
Andy
ADB100 said:
I am obviously doing something fundamentally wrong
I followed the instructions to the letter, created the unsignedframework-res.apk, renamed it, pushed it to to my device (adb remount, adb push framework-res.apk system/framework/framework-res.apk) and rebooted - boot loop. Tried signing it with APK Multitool and then pushing this file. This time it booted but I had forced close on all sorts of things. Restored the original file and it is working again but all the sync stuff has screwed up meaning I need to re-flash as my ROM has stuff in /data that will get wiped if I do a factory reset.
Any other pointers or do you want to try editing the file for me and I'll see if yours works? I have attached the original file.
Andy
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I've tried to change it for you,
Code:
<bool name="config_sip_wifi_only">false</bool>
The file size is reduced to 3.23 Mb maybe it's bcz of optimizing effect..
check if it works .
-Yasser-
-yasser- said:
I've tried to change it for you,
Code:
<bool name="config_sip_wifi_only">false</bool>
The file size is reduced to 3.23 Mb maybe it's bcz of optimizing effect..
check if it works .
-Yasser-
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Hi
Thanks for this. Just renamed this and pushed it to my DHD, rebooted and yep it works. I haven't built a ROM with it yet but this tells me something is wrong at my end....
I have a fairly vanilla Dell PC with Windows 7 Ultimate x86 OEM. I have installed the DSIXDA kitchen and have been building ROMs for my DHD for a while. I have some of the Android SDK installed but maybe not all or updated (not sure if this is a problem?) but enough for adb.exe to work? I have installed the APK Multitool (obviously) and some other utilities (Ultimate Multi Tool, HTC Sync)
Other than that its a pretty clean machine - Microsoft Security Essentials and WinRar is all that's installed. This is a spare PC that I wiped recently and installed Windows 7 on and all I am really using it for is making android ROMs.
EDIT: Just built a ROM with this framework-res.apk as swapping this after I have configured account sync seems to screw the accounts up (they sync but aren't displayed in Settings, Accounts & Sync). Anyway the ROM built OK and its all working. I'd really like to know what I am doing wrong with editing the APK?
Andy
OK.
I don't really know what's wrong with your PC, or procedure ..
I'll tell you what I am doing, that may helps.
I'm using apk changer . download it from here
I think It's nearly the same as other tools, although you can try it.
For editing framework-res.apk,
first open cmd : cd <..>\apk_changer\other (folder containing apktool.jar)
then type : java -jar apktool.jar if <PATH To>\framework-res.apk
It should tell you that "framework installed to ..."
Now put your framework-res.apk in "place-files-here-for-modding"
and run apkchanger.bat choose 1 (decompile) and 3 (for sources & resources)
Do your modifications.
then return to bat, type 3 (compile). yes for system apk & yes for replacing original files.
a 'keep' folder will be created, delete resources.asc inside it.
type enter within cmd & you're done . check the new file in "place-files-here-for-modding" (unsignedframework-res.apk)
Yasser
-yasser- said:
OK.
I don't really know what's wrong with your PC, or procedure ..
I'll tell you what I am doing, that may helps.
I'm using apk changer . download it from here
I think It's nearly the same as other tools, although you can try it.
For editing framework-res.apk,
first open cmd : cd <..>\apk_changer\other (folder containing apktool.jar)
then type : java -jar apktool.jar if <PATH To>\framework-res.apk
It should tell you that "framework installed to ..."
Now put your framework-res.apk in "place-files-here-for-modding"
and run apkchanger.bat choose 1 (decompile) and 3 (for sources & resources)
Do your modifications.
then return to bat, type 3 (compile). yes for system apk & yes for replacing original files.
a 'keep' folder will be created, delete resources.asc inside it.
type enter within cmd & you're done . check the new file in "place-files-here-for-modding" (unsignedframework-res.apk)
Yasser
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Hi
Thanks for replying. I am going to wipe and reinstall Windows 7. I know it seems a bit drastic but its the only way I can eliminate it - plus its just a PC in the corner that has no important stuff (apart from the android stuff) on it.
Andy
I have been building ROMs for a while but I have been relying on other peoples bases (a big thank you to everybody for all your efforts). I have managed to edit some .apk files by opening them with WinRar and just replacing files (images etc). I now need to get a bit deeper and want to edit framework-res.apk but I just can't get it to work
Right now I have wiped and reinstalled Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x86 on a Dell Optiplex GX270. I have let windows update do its thing and it is all up to date. I have no AV software installed. I have installed Sun JDK 6 update 32. I have installed the Android SDK and this has updated itself to Rev. 19 and installed the latest Android 4.0.3 API. I have installed the apktool using the instructions from here - http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/. I have pulled the framework-res.apk from the phone, installed it with 'apktool if framework-res.apk' and then decompiled it with 'apktool d framework-res.apk framwork-res'. I then edited the bools.xml file using notepad++ and then recompiled with 'apktool b framework-res unsigned-framework-res.apk'. I then renamed the file and pushed it to /system/framework on the device. And its now in a boot loop
What am I doing wrong?
Andy
Use APK MULTI TOOL.
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winrar?you can edit an app that way...but it's much better using 7zip
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Kev_cr said:
winrar?you can edit an app that way...but it's much better using 7zip
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Yes I know. My issue is with recompiling .apks though - specifically framework-res.apk and the resources.arsc it contains....
Andy
ADB100 said:
Yes I know. My issue is with recompiling .apks though - specifically framework-res.apk and the resources.arsc it contains....
Andy
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well take everything inside from the new apk except the androidmanifest. i believe and copy it over to the old apk see if that works.
From my powered Shooter.
Easier thing to do is take the meta-info and manifest from the original apk and copy it over the new apk using an archive manager.
However I've found that if its bootlooping then I've usually missed something out.
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I am using kyanROM and love it! One little tweak I was looking to make was in the notification it has kyanROM along the bottom. I was looking to replace that with my nickname. I am new to modding Android, so any help or tips would be appreciated.
Here are the steps I took and the issues I encountered:
Using NinjaMorph I extracted/decompiled SystemUI
I copied the files over to my PC
Looking through the files (not an exhaustive search mind you), I found one, tw_status_bar_tracking.xml, that had android:text="@string/kyanROM and android:layout_gravity="bottom". This looked promising to me, so I changed kyanROM to the name I wanted to use.
After saving, I copied this file back to my phone and opened the projected in NinjaMorph and said replace the original xml file with my new xml file.
"Finished" the project and closed out NinjaMorph.
Immediately experienced issues. SystemUI stopped working. Rebooting did nothing. So I restored my nandroid backup in order to start over. Back in NinjaMorph, I extracted SystemUI again and copied all files to my PC. Searching the contents of all files (a more exhaustive search) I found 4 instances of the phrase kyanROM:
First was the original in tw_status_bar_tracking.xml and said android:text="@string/kyanROM"
Second is in values\public.xml and says <public type="string" name="kyanROM" id="0x7f0800cd" />
The last two hits are from the same line in values\strings.xml and say <string name="kyanROM">kyanROM</string>
Now, assuming I'm correct that I need to mod SystemUI, after looking at the search results I'm thinking the change I need to make is to the last hit on my search, thus making it <string name="kyanROM">myName</string>. Then, when tw_status_bar_tracking.xml looks for the string kyanROM, it will display myName.
So, am I correct that in order to make this change I need to be in SystemUI? And If that is correct, is my proposed change correct - modifying the strings.xml file to show <string name="kyanROM">myName</string>?
If I do those, go into NinjaMorph and say to replace the original file with my new file I then should see myName along the bottom of the notification dropdown. Thoughts???
So I started over, this time I pulled the SystemUI.apk using adb. Then using apktool I did "apktook if SystermUI.apk". Then, apktool d SystermUI.apk ./mod". Found the file I *think* I need to modify (\values\strings.xml) and replaced kyanROM with myName. Saved the file.
Now I'm trying to recompile the file. I run the following apktool b -f -d mod. When I run this I get the error: Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml.
1) Am I modifying the correct file to place myName at the bottom of the notification screen?
2) How do I fix the PathNotExist error? I've looked at some solutions, but none seem to have worked.
Actually you need framework-res.apk from /system/framework installed through apk tool.
Pull framwork-res.apk and install it as you did for systemui.
After installing framework,type
apktool d systemui.apk
Now make the necessary changes and type
apktool b systemui
To recompile it back.
Note:after you recompile,you need to add meta-inf folder from original apk to your new recompiled apk to make it work.
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OK, I think I'm with you.
I need both SystemUI and framework-res in order to modify SystemUI
Install both (apktool if NameOfApk.apk)
decompile (apktool d SystemUI.apk)
make changes
recompile (apktool b SystemUI) but not the framework-res since I made no changes to it
And thanks for the tip about adding the meta-inf folder. I knew this, but since I never gotten that far to test, I'd probably forget to do that.
cyberpac9 said:
OK, I think I'm with you.
I need both SystemUI and framework-res in order to modify SystemUI
Install both (apktool if NameOfApk.apk)
decompile (apktool d SystemUI.apk)
make changes
recompile (apktool b SystemUI) but not the framework-res since I made no changes to it
And thanks for the tip about adding the meta-inf folder. I knew this, but since I never gotten that far to test, I'd probably forget to do that.
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Installing framework-res.apk alone is enough if you have Samsung phone and have the latest apktool...
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vijai2011 said:
Installing framework-res.apk alone is enough if you have Samsung phone and have the latest apktool...
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OK, I installed both - no harm I guess. So I have made all my changes, updated the apk with the meta folder, etc. I'm ready to push this over to my phone. Using adb, do I need to remount or can I just do the following: adb push S:\apk\SystemUI.apk /system/app/
Well, I took a shot and just did the adb push without remount. I think it worked. We'll see if there are any issues moving forward. Yay! Many thanks....
edit: I noticed it reset my wallpaper, easy fix. Wonder if anything else would've been reset by this change?