Hi everyone,
I'm trying desperately to edit some files inside SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk but I'm having some troubles...
I wanted to post in the specific thread of the program : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310151 but I'm not allowed to, because it's my first post here.
First I used only apktool, I managed to decompile my 2 files with no problems, I replaced a few *.png files and tried to recompile it but I'm getting errors... (I only manage to recompile the files if I don't edit a thing)
Then I tried APK Multi Tool, I achieved to decompile my 2 files (with the option 9 in the program), but I can't recompile them after editing my files. So I decided to make a test, I tried to decompile and recompile (I hit 9 then 11 in the choice case) them WITHOUT changing a thing and I get errors anyway...
If I use the choice 1 (only extract the apk), do my editing and then zip the project (with the choice 3), directories are wrong inside the new *.apk, I get "projects\SystemUI.apk\(res or smali, etc...)" so the *.apk result is not usable
Here is the log file when I try to recompile WITHOUT changes :
Code:
I: Baksmaling...
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\David\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\David\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL8476784424403325139.tmp, -I, C:\Users\David\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\David\Downloads\APK Multi Tool\projects\SystemUI.apk\res, -M, C:\Users\David\Downloads\APK Multi Tool\projects\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\David\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL8476784424403325139.tmp, -I, C:\Users\David\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\David\Downloads\APK Multi Tool\projects\SystemUI.apk\res, -M, C:\Users\David\Downloads\APK Multi Tool\projects\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:87)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)
... 6 more
Caused by: java.io.IOException: Cannot run program "aapt": CreateProcess error=2, Le fichier spécifié est introuvable
at java.lang.ProcessBuilder.start(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.Runtime.exec(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.Runtime.exec(Unknown Source)
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:78)
... 7 more
Caused by: java.io.IOException: CreateProcess error=2, Le fichier spécifié est introuvable
at java.lang.ProcessImpl.create(Native Method)
at java.lang.ProcessImpl.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ProcessImpl.start(Unknown Source)
... 11 more
Thanks in advance if you can help me
I managed to recompile my edited files with apktool by placing classes.dex and resources.arsc in the folder oh the extracted archives.
I signed my SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk with signapk.jar but my ROM still won't boot...
I'm getting the same error
I've emailed the dev. Will let you know if I get a response.
Can you try removing the spaces in the folder name ? "APK Multi Tool" ?
My Windows user name has spaces in it, I was just wondering if that could be an issue.
Just a hunch since spaces can sometimes cause problems.
Let me know if that works !
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Well ignore my previous post. I created a new user and tried to compile. Still getting the same error
Funny, i'm having the EXACT same thing happen to me.
I used to use linux and I know that when I was originally installing it(on linux) it wouldn't run without a file called "aapt". I had to download and insert the file with the others in a specific area.
Unfortunately I had to wipe linux and reinstall win7 for school purposes. So now here I am trying to test everything on windows, which is a blur to me since I haven't used it in so long.
In the error log we are getting, it's mentioning something about "aapt", and when I go searching for it in the APK-multi tool folders, it's nowhere to be found. This file may be what's causing the issue of de/recompiling.
EDIT: I figured it out, well kinda. I uninstalled version 1.0.2, and downloaded and installed version 1.0.0 of apk multi tool from his website. Tested again and this time everything went ok. there must be some sort of bug in the newest one.
Try this, it will work
Place apk in modding folder
Hit #1to extract apk
go to project folder and make your mods
now hit #3 to zip apk
then hit #1 to retain system signature for system files (system.ui, framework.res etc...)
go into modding folder and get the new unsigned apk and rename it to what it was before
place in sd card or use adb to push to where ever it needs to go
this works everytime for me, never had problems hope this helps
that works for editing images only...but I want to edit some .xml files, and when I extract I don't get them
thats where we need decompile/compile
Im getting this same issue..
I have the same issue every apk creates with a project/*.*.apk
Anyone fix it?
Ok so dropped back to version 1.0.1 and it works
when I hit option 3 in 1.0.1 I see
compressing res\
But in version 1.0.2 I see
compressing project\FILESNAME.apk\res\
Hope that helps
Test This
Do you Have instaled Android SDK Tools?
You Have Downloaded de Google Api 15 for Android SDK Tools or others Api for your version of Android?
Andersondj said:
Do you Have instaled Android SDK Tools?
You Have Downloaded de Google Api 15 for Android SDK Tools or others Api for your version of Android?
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Andersondj, thanks for your reply.
Maybe it will solve my problem, coz i had installed API 14 (4.0) and now i`ll try install API 15.
Thanks bro, and see you on BrasilDroid.
Which version of Android are you on? Apktool doesn't work too well with ICS.
still no luck
Ticklefish said:
Which version of Android are you on? Apktool doesn't work too well with ICS.
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i hv every method but still its not recompiling
Dygreg said:
Here is the log file when I try to recompile WITHOUT changes :
Code:
I: Baksmaling...
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\David\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\David\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL8476784424403325139.tmp, -I, C:\Users\David\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, [B][COLOR="Red"]C:\Users\David\Downloads\APK Multi Tool\projects\SystemUI.apk\res[/COLOR], -M[/B], C:\Users\David\Downloads\APK Multi Tool\projects\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml][/QUOTE]
See point 1, spaces in paths have given me issues before and spent ages trying everything before finally realizing it's how I'd named the folder. If that doesn't work, assuming you've installed all the necessary resource apks I'm not sure what to suggest. apktool never gave me issues [user=4315551]@Ticklefish[/user]?
[QUOTE="raziel23x, post: 18558251, member: 2968938"][B][COLOR=Red]Got problems ?[/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. [COLOR="Red"]Make sure your path has no spaces[/COLOR]
2. Your filename has no wierd characters
3. Java/adb are in your path
4. It's not a proprietary rom's apk (aka Sense,Motorola,Samsung) (If u are, then use option 11 and drag the required framework, eg com.htc.resources, twframework-res...etc)
5. It's not a themed apk (if it is, expect .9 png errors, use as close to stock as possible)
6. Look at the log to know whats happening
7. If all else fails, post as much info as possible and we will try to assist you.[/B]
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Guys, need your help!, while compiling an APK, what I get in the keep folder is the four files
1. Meta-inf
2. res
3. AndroidManifest
4. resources.arsc
what files do I need to remove before compiling?
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I am running the leaked 2.3.3 rom at the moment. I am working on getting the rotary lockscreen and crt effect. I follow the directions at this link and i get a boot loop.
As for the CRT effect I cannot find the instructions to do it manually. Just find roms that have it built in.
I am familiar with the tools required and creating roms, building from AOSP and such. So I would rather find instructions to do these myself rather than just the apks or update.zip. Any help would be appreciated.
Even the instructions on another device would be helpful
Check the d2 and dx leak threads on the crt off, ill see if I can find them.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1014514
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Thanks for that link. At least its the right direction but for some reason I just can't recompile after making those changes. I will get exact errors later and post them
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So here is the info. The log file is below. The link for the instructions i am using is HERE.
I pull com.htc.resources.apk and framework-res.apk from my phone. I decompile framework-res.apk with dependencies using com.htc.resources.apk. I make the changes in the link above and then compile. I get this error message when it starts building the apk. Any help with this would be appreciated. Also, if i just decompile and recompile without changing anything it builds just fine.
Code:
|Tue 05/10/2011 -- 13:31:57.14|
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java version "1.6.0_25"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_25-b06)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.0-b11, mixed mode)
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\Taylor\apktool\framework\2.apk
I: Loading resource table...
I: Decoding resources...
I: Copying assets and libs...
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
I: Building apk file...
The system cannot find the file specified.
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\Taylor\apktool\framework\2.apk
I: Loading resource table...
I: Decoding resources...
I: Copying assets and libs...
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Taylor\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL81858235249238882.tmp, -x, -S, C:\Users\Taylor\Desktop\New folder (2)\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res, -M, C:\Users\Taylor\Desktop\New folder (2)\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(Unknown Source)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Unknown Source)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Unknown Source)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Unknown Source)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Unknown Source)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Unknown Source)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Unknown Source)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Taylor\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL81858235249238882.tmp, -x, -S, C:\Users\Taylor\Desktop\New folder (2)\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res, -M, C:\Users\Taylor\Desktop\New folder (2)\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(Unknown Source)
... 7 more
The system cannot find the file specified.
how about the CRT on animation also? make sure you make it compatible with evil D's virtuous rom so he can possibly use your mod and post it on his OP! that be great
_ice_ said:
how about the CRT on animation also? make sure you make it compatible with evil D's virtuous rom so he can possibly use your mod and post it on his OP! that be great
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Well the CRT on effect is cyanogenmod proprietary code. As far as I understand they coded that themselves so unless released by them I'm not going to worry about that. CRT off is built into gingerbread and just can't find how to enable it.
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taylorhome11 said:
Well the CRT on effect is cyanogenmod proprietary code. As far as I understand they coded that themselves so unless released by them I'm not going to worry about that. CRT off is built into gingerbread and just can't find how to enable it.
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go to virus rom in the evo thread (RC mix by gazian for mytouch 4g), they have a successful screen on and off port! I tried the rc mix rom and under display settings it says "screen on" "screen off" animations checkboxes. They worked for me.
so yeah there will be no legal concerns with cyanogen since they already did it, and cyanogen approved it (I believe)
_ice_ said:
go to virus rom in the evo thread (RC mix by gazian for mytouch 4g), they have a successful screen on and off port! I tried the rc mix rom and under display settings it says "screen on" "screen off" animations checkboxes. They worked for me.
so yeah there will be no legal concerns with cyanogen since they already did it, and cyanogen approved it (I believe)
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Oh ok. Just got the device and haven't checked all the stuff out. But I will look into it. Just focusing on the whole screen off right now and the rotary lockscreen for now
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taylorhome11 said:
Oh ok. Just got the device and haven't checked all the stuff out. But I will look into it. Just focusing on the whole screen off right now and the rotary lockscreen for now
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it might be way easier to just take the files in the RC mix and attempt to edit the codes, that way you do not have to worry about AOSP/ sense code conflicts since rc mix is already a sense rom. but you would have to port it from sense 2.1 to mysense 2.1 or if you're planning on doing a port to 3.0 than you would have to look into the compatibility
_ice_ said:
it might be way easier to just take the files in the RC mix and attempt to edit the codes, that way you do not have to worry about AOSP/ sense code conflicts since rc mix is already a sense rom. but you would have to port it from sense 2.1 to mysense 2.1 or if you're planning on doing a port to 3.0 than you would have to look into the compatibility
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Well update on this. I finally got the apk decompile correctly and the bools.xml file is there and the config setting it says to change is already set to false. So it has to be something else. Don't have any idea what it could be though
taylorhome11 said:
Well update on this. I finally got the apk decompile correctly and the bools.xml file is there and the config setting it says to change is already set to false. So it has to be something else. Don't have any idea what it could be though
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hang on buddy one of my boys that ported this to his evo knows more about the codes he will be on here in a sec
_ice_ said:
hang on buddy one of my boys that ported this to his evo knows more about the codes he will be on here in a sec
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ok thanks for that
do you still need help with this?
pack said:
do you still need help with this?
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yeah. for the rotary lockscreen i change the stuff as specified in a previous post and i get an error when i recompile. listed below.
Code:
|Tue 05/10/2011 -- 13:31:57.14|
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java version "1.6.0_25"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_25-b06)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.0-b11, mixed mode)
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\Taylor\apktool\framework\2.apk
I: Loading resource table...
I: Decoding resources...
I: Copying assets and libs...
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
I: Building apk file...
The system cannot find the file specified.
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\Taylor\apktool\framework\2.apk
I: Loading resource table...
I: Decoding resources...
I: Copying assets and libs...
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Taylor\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL81858235249238882.tmp, -x, -S, C:\Users\Taylor\Desktop\New folder (2)\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res, -M, C:\Users\Taylor\Desktop\New folder (2)\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(Unknown Source)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Unknown Source)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Unknown Source)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Unknown Source)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Unknown Source)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Unknown Source)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Unknown Source)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Taylor\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL81858235249238882.tmp, -x, -S, C:\Users\Taylor\Desktop\New folder (2)\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res, -M, C:\Users\Taylor\Desktop\New folder (2)\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(Unknown Source)
... 7 more
The system cannot find the file specified.
As for the CRT off effect, the string in bools.xml is already set to false so don't really know what to do from there.
can you zip up what you have and shoot it over to me
pack said:
can you zip up what you have and shoot it over to me
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sorry for the megaupload link. this is the rotary part. but you can also see the bools.xml file in here also. this apk was pulled directly from my device.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CFL74PHC
taylorhome11 said:
sorry for the megaupload link. this is the rotary part. but you can also see the bools.xml file in here also. this apk was pulled directly from my device.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CFL74PHC
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Crt on off animations on evil D: rom already thanks for trying though
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_ice_ said:
Crt on off animations on evil D: rom already thanks for trying though
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Well I am building my own rom based of the GB leak and don't like using someone else's rom for my base. I prefer to use my own. Thanks why I am wondering how to get it working.
So I'm in the process of porting a theme (for IE20) and I'm making good progress, however I can't seem to get the SystemUI.apk to compile correctly even without changing anything. (using APK manager 5.0.2)
I actually updated it from v5 to see if it would help but I keep getting the same error
Here's the log:
Code:
java version "1.6.0_25"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_25-b06)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.0-b11, mixed mode)
Could Not Find C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedSystemUI.apk
Could Not Find C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedSystemUI.apk
I: Baksmaling...
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\Jon\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\res\layout\status_bar_expanded.xml:12: error: Error: No resource found that matches the given name (at 'layout' with value '@touchwiz:layout/quick_panel_call').
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Jon\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL5747871947045013646.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Jon\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\res, -M, C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:174)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:59)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Jon\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL5747871947045013646.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Jon\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\res, -M, C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)
... 6 more
From reading the log I would say I just have to decompile with dependencies (the twframework-res.apk if I'm not mistaken?) but that doesn't seem to work.
And if it makes a difference, when I install the frameworks they get installed to C:\Users\Jon\apktool\framework no matter what, whether I install them via apk manager or cmd, then again I might just be using the wrong command.
Basically the product .apk is 12.4 KBs when it should be around 300 KBs.
Any help is appreciated!
Decompile systemUI.apk using framework-res.apk as a dependency. Not twframework.
good day.
chopper the dog said:
Decompile systemUI.apk using framework-res.apk as a dependency. Not twframework.
good day.
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That came up with the same error, log is exactly the same so I won't bother posting it.
EDIT:
When I try to use framework-res.apk as a dependency I get the error: "Sorry thats not the dependee apk, try again"
However if I use twframework it decompiles but I get the error when I compile it.
So your steps are.
1.add systemUI.apk to place here to be modded folder.
2.option 10 in the apk mgr script
3when prompted (simply drag the framework-res.apk from you framework folder in to the apk mgr script window)
4.enter
5.make edits to apk
6.option 11 to compile.
7.is this a system apk (Y)
8.Would you like to copy over any bla bla bla to reduce errors? (Y)
9.go to keep folder and delete resources.arc if you made any xml edits
10.go to drawable hdpi in keep folder and delete any images that you edited.
11. enter in script to continue/finish compiling.
good day.
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ok just saw your edited post. TBH I've used all those steps above to theme aosp. My only theming of touch wiz I did was eclair/froyo which did not include systemUI so it make sense with needing twframe.
good day.
chopper the dog said:
So your steps are.
1.add systemUI.apk to place here to be modded folder.
2.option 10 in the apk mgr script
3when prompted (simply drag the framework-res.apk from you framework folder in to the apk mgr script window)
4.enter
5.make edits to apk
6.option 11 to compile.
7.is this a system apk (Y)
8.Would you like to copy over any bla bla bla to reduce errors? (Y)
9.go to keep folder and delete resources.arc if you made any xml edits
10.go to drawable hdpi in keep folder and delete any images that you edited.
11. enter in script to continue/finish compiling.
good day.
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That's exactly what I would do if I didn't get errors first.
The first error is when I drag over framework-res.apk "Sorry thats not the dependee apk, try again"
Now if i drag in the twframework-res.apk I can get to #6 in your guide and I get the error "An Error Occured, Please Check The Log"
Press any key to continue . . .
Then I proceed to steps #7, 8, 9,10,11.
Now I have an apk that is 269 KBs, compared to the stock SystemUI.apk which is 308 KBs.
One minute, going to push this to my phone and see what happens.
Okay that seems to have given me a fully intact SystemUI.apk.
I guess I was just getting paranoid with the smaller size and the error.
So instead of saying no to
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8.Would you like to copy over any bla bla bla to reduce errors? (Y)
like I did with the other .apk files I said yes and that's what made it work.
Thank you!
Okay so that didn't work after all. Apparently that works fine if I don't change anything, but once I did my xml edits I had problems.
It seems the files I delete in the keep folder don't get compiled in resulting SystemUI.apk. This also explains why the file size is smaller.
Everything leads back to the error in the log but...I don't know what to do next...Here's a log following chopper's steps precisely aside from using twframework-res.apk instead of framework-res.apk.
Code:
java version "1.6.0_25"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_25-b06)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.0-b11, mixed mode)
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\Jon\apktool\framework\2.apk
I: Baksmaling...
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\Jon\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\res\layout\status_bar_expanded.xml:12: error: Error: No resource found that matches the given name (at 'layout' with value '@touchwiz:layout/quick_panel_call').
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Jon\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL8422748642562834993.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Jon\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\res, -M, C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:174)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:59)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Jon\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL8422748642562834993.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Jon\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\res, -M, C:\Users\Jon\Desktop\Theming\Apk_Manager_5.0.2\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)
... 6 more
The system cannot find the file specified.
The directory is not empty.
EDIT: Downloaded the original version 4.9 and everything works swimmingly now.
Hi, I want modify the number of deskop on my Ray ...
In the Home.apk, this line in the R$integer.smali file :
".field public static final number_of_desktop_panes:I = 0x7f09000a"
But I don't understand this integer format ? and How can I modify this ?? (and it's possible ?)
Or another way to modify the number of desktop ??
Thanks for your dev answers !
u have to unpack Home.apk via APK tool, then find in res/values/integers.xml.
there u will see Number of desktop panes=5 , Modify to whichever number u like...
Then repack, re-sign, zipalign apk..
jjdoctor said:
u have to unpack Home.apk via APK tool, then find in res/values/integers.xml.
there u will see Number of desktop panes=5 , Modify to whichever number u like...
Then repack, re-sign, zipalign apk..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your reply but I already unpack Home.apk (ics final version) with apktool and I don't have integers.xml !!
In the values folder, Only 4 xml files : array, colors, ids, styles ...
EDIT : Sorry jjdoctor I think I have a problem with my framework-res , because now when I try to unpack I have some warn ... and if I retry I don't have same file and my unpack directory ... SORRY
Ok I re-pull my framework-res and my SemcGenericUxpRes and retry the unpack ...
All fine, I have now the integers.xml ! thanks jjdoctor
please modify 3 desktop for me...
i try to decompile home.apk but error
thx
Have you unpack with : apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk ??
Before your home.apk
I can give you my 3 desktop home.apk but I use this mod : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1534903 (ICS final) ,and the framework-res is modded !!
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mickfo said:
Have you unpack with : apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk ??
Before your home.apk
I can give you my 3 desktop home.apk but I use this mod : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1534903 (ICS final) ,and the framework-res is modded !!
Sent from my ST18i using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no problem
i use this mod from hansip too
can't wait your 3 desktop home
thx
Here my home.apk with only 3 deskop...
I don't do a CWM update.zip but you can replace in /system/app your home.apk with my home.apk via es explorer (right rw-r-r)
Empty all your deskop before replace... and you must use this mod : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1534903 (ICS final)
Thank you very much...
It works... I use ROICS V5_Rev1
Thx for your help
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mickfo said:
Ok I re-pull my framework-res and my SemcGenericUxpRes and retry the unpack ...
All fine, I have now the integers.xml ! thanks jjdoctor
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
could you please explain how to do this? i got same error here
I pull my framework-res.apk and my SemcGenericUxpRes.apk in /system/framework and my Home.apk in /system/app
I unpack with :
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
And :
apktool d Home.apk
Mod you want
mickfo said:
I pull my framework-res.apk and my SemcGenericUxpRes.apk in /system/framework and my Home.apk in /system/app
I unpack with :
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
And :
apktool d Home.apk
Mod you want
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
what's the different between "apktool if" and "apktool d". are you using the tool from here http://apkmultitool.com ?
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hafatih27 said:
what's the different between "apktool if" and "apktool d". are you using the tool from here http://apkmultitool.com ?
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ok i got the tool and already got it installed. but as newbie, i wanna ask where to place those apk files for decompiling?
---------- Post added at 06:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:43 AM ----------
ok guys, finally i did it!
(just point the direction using cd command in cmd before apktool, am i right?)
i succeeded installing framework and semc, also succeeded decompile home.apk. but i failed compiling it. the terminal said there were errors but i dont recognize it. even if i compile directly after decompiling without editing any file. please help
Code:
H:\apps\android\apktool>apktool if framework-res.apk
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\1.apk
H:\apps\android\apktool>apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk
H:\apps\android\apktool>apktool d Home.apk
I: Baksmaling...
testI: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
H:\apps\android\apktool>cd Home
H:\apps\android\apktool\Home>apktool b
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
H:\apps\android\apktool\Home\.\res\values\styles.xml:4: error: Error retrieving
parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name 'Layout'.
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\haf.001\AppData\Local\Temp
\APKTOOL3404838517631333886.tmp, -I, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\1.apk, -
I, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk, -S, H:\apps\android\apktool\Home\.\
res, -M, H:\apps\android\apktool\Home\.\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\U
sers\haf.001\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL3404838517631333886.tmp, -I, C:\Users\haf
.001\apktool\framework\1.apk, -I, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk, -S,
H:\apps\android\apktool\Home\.\res, -M, H:\apps\android\apktool\Home\.\AndroidMa
nifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:191)
... 6 more
The error is "BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, ..."
Your PATH variable is correct?? have you add in your PATH : H:\apps\android\apktool\ ??
mickfo said:
The error is "BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, ..."
Your PATH variable is correct?? have you add in your PATH : H:\apps\android\apktool\ ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
still the same...
Code:
C:\Users\haf.001\apktool>apktool if framework-res.apk
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\1.apk
C:\Users\haf.001\apktool>apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk
C:\Users\haf.001\apktool>apktool d Home.apk
I: Baksmaling...
testI: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
C:\Users\haf.001\apktool>apktool b C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\Home
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\Home\res\values\styles.xml:4: error: Error retrieving p
arent for item: No resource found that matches the given name 'Layout'.
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\haf.001\AppData\Local\Temp
\APKTOOL4121807731103563189.tmp, -I, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\1.apk, -
I, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk, -S, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\Home\r
es, -M, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\Home\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\U
sers\haf.001\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL4121807731103563189.tmp, -I, C:\Users\haf
.001\apktool\framework\1.apk, -I, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk, -S,
C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\Home\res, -M, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\Home\AndroidMani
fest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:191)
... 6 more
Under linux, I use the last version of apktools, and I've replaced the aapt binary (in the apktools dir) with the last aapt of android-sdk (in platforms-tools)
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hafatih27 said:
i succeeded installing framework and semc, also succeeded decompile home.apk. but i failed compiling it. the terminal said there were errors but i dont recognize it. even if i compile directly after decompiling without editing any file. please help
Code:
H:\apps\android\apktool>apktool if framework-res.apk
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\1.apk
H:\apps\android\apktool>apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk
H:\apps\android\apktool>apktool d Home.apk
I: Baksmaling...
testI: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
H:\apps\android\apktool>cd Home
H:\apps\android\apktool\Home>apktool b
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
[B]H:\apps\android\apktool\Home\.\res\values\styles.xml:4: error: Error retrieving
parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name 'Layout'.[/B]
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\haf.001\AppData\Local\Temp
\APKTOOL3404838517631333886.tmp, -I, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\1.apk, -
I, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk, -S, H:\apps\android\apktool\Home\.\
res, -M, H:\apps\android\apktool\Home\.\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\U
sers\haf.001\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL3404838517631333886.tmp, -I, C:\Users\haf
.001\apktool\framework\1.apk, -I, C:\Users\haf.001\apktool\framework\2.apk, -S,
H:\apps\android\apktool\Home\.\res, -M, H:\apps\android\apktool\Home\.\AndroidMa
nifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:191)
... 6 more
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It clearly states the error that when u open styles.xml there is something that u added or modified in 4th line(styles.xml:4: ) that has no resources added in public.xml and strings.xml..
Dont add new things or dont rename anything in xmls coz then u have to change it in public.xml and strings.xml and if its linked to more xmls..
For newbies, u should only change values like numbers in dimens.xml and integers.xml.. dont rename files..
H:\apps\android\apktool\Home\.\res\values\styles.xml:4: error: Error retrieving
parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name 'Layout'.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
U just added a line in styles.xml but didnt add its value in strings.xml and public.xml...
mickfo said:
Under linux, I use the last version of apktools, and I've replaced the aapt binary (in the apktools dir) with the last aapt of android-sdk (in platforms-tools)
Sent from my ST18i using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
then i try the same (copying aapt.exe from platform-tools) in windows but still no effect. maybe i'll try using linux. could you attach the aapt for linux here? (i dont plan to install sdk on linux)
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jjdoctor said:
It clearly states the error that when u open styles.xml there is something that u added or modified in 4th line(styles.xml:4: ) that has no resources added in public.xml and strings.xml..
Dont add new things or dont rename anything in xmls coz then u have to change it in public.xml and strings.xml and if its linked to more xmls..
For newbies, u should only change values like numbers in dimens.xml and integers.xml.. dont rename files..
U just added a line in styles.xml but didnt add its value in strings.xml and public.xml...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sorry doctor, but i dont think so. i really just decompiled Home.apk (installing framework before ofcourse) and directly recompiled it again without even open Home folder to see integer.xml and friends.
i've tried in myfriend's pc (also windows) and the screen also told me the same error. but when i tried to modify another app, it just finished like a charm.
mickfo said:
Here my home.apk with only 3 deskop...
I don't do a CWM update.zip but you can replace in /system/app your home.apk with my home.apk via es explorer (right rw-r-r)
Empty all your deskop before replace... and you must use this mod : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1534903 (ICS final)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great work... I have one simple request. There is litlle bug wit this mod because we can't add , for example photo/gallery widget because it is active on 4th desktop... 4th and 5th desktop are now hidden and you can swipe to them as they are active but hidden. Just suggestion to completeley remove them if it is possible of course
Hi..
I've been searching for this for a long time now, and i cant find a solution..
How do I recompile this apk??? Semcgenericuxpres.apk..
Its been so long searching that I can actually type the entire name now...
Decompiling is ok, but while recompiling, it says, aapt.exe has stopped working..
This happens for all ICS frameworks..
Please give me a solution to this.. I really wana mod the pngs!
plz guys, any..any ideas?
JJdoctor, sirkay, arcatarc? anybody? enlighten me plz..
Tan9890 said:
plz guys, any..any ideas?
JJdoctor, sirkay, arcatarc? anybody? enlighten me plz..
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Click to collapse
use xDAAutotool, Install framework first (framework-res.apk of the same version)... some apks wont recompile if framework is not installed... and for some u have to install another framework which should be Semcgenericuxpres.apk...
and next time provide a logcat of error if u r using
You don 't need to recompile it:simply modify. png and replace with winrar(i think it only contain graphic resources)
...hehehe:you want make a theme right?
Inviato dal mio ST18i
jjdoctor said:
use xDAAutotool, Install framework first (framework-res.apk of the same version)... some apks wont recompile if framework is not installed... and for some u have to install another framework which should be Semcgenericuxpres.apk...
and next time provide a logcat of error if u r using
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
...jj, how much millisecond before me you have answered??
Inviato dal mio ST18i
Haha, arcatarc you guesed it right.. I want to mod the pngs...
However, the zipped file dosent work directly.. must be a compression issue... as the images inside are much more compressed..
however, i've attached the error screenshot.
and here's the log..
apkt2 folder contains apktool 1.4.2
apkt3 folder contains apktool 1.4.3...
C:\AndroDev\fwdere>java -jar apkt3\apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\Tanuj\apktool\framework\1.apk
C:\AndroDev\fwdere>java -jar apkt3\apktool.jar if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\Tanuj\apktool\framework\2.apk
C:\AndroDev\fwdere>java -jar apkt2\apktool.bat d -f SemcGenericUxpRes.apk SemcGe
nericUxpRes
Error: Invalid or corrupt jarfile apkt2\apktool.bat
C:\AndroDev\fwdere>java -jar apkt2\apktool.jar d -f SemcGenericUxpRes.apk SemcGe
nericUxpRes
I: Baksmaling...
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\Tanuj\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
C:\AndroDev\fwdere>java -jar apkt3\apktool.jar d -f SemcGenericUxpRes SemcGeneri
cUxpRes.apk
Input file (SemcGenericUxpRes) was not found or was not readable.
C:\AndroDev\fwdere>java -jar apkt3\apktool.jar b -f SemcGenericUxpRes SemcGeneri
cUxpRes.apk
I: Smaling...
I: Building resources...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Tanuj\AppData\Local\Temp\A
PKTOOL8012574018097594409.tmp, -x, -I, C:\Users\Tanuj\apktool\framework\1.apk, -
S, C:\AndroDev\fwdere\SemcGenericUxpRes\res, -M, C:\AndroDev\fwdere\SemcGenericU
xpRes\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\U
sers\Tanuj\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL8012574018097594409.tmp, -x, -I, C:\Users\T
anuj\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\AndroDev\fwdere\SemcGenericUxpRes\res, -M,
C:\AndroDev\fwdere\SemcGenericUxpRes\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:191)
... 6 more
JJ, when u recompile this apk, which version of apktool do u use? 1.4.3 and 1.4.2 both cause the aapt.exe to crash...
Ok, now understand what is your problem:when you add file in the apk with winrar use no compression, or better recreate the apk as zip archive without compression, i use this metod, then is better if you zipalign it.
Inviato dal mio ST18i
oh!! i've made this zip now.. I'll put it in my phone and report back..
Earlier what happened was, the original png was 1.44kB.. after modification it became around 25kB... so when i put in the apk, it didnt work... I noticed that now however, that apktool dosent actually compress images..as i used to think earlier..
ok.. the pngs are working.. however there are problems..
settings crashes... and the pngs lose their .9 data... they appear stretched and the black lines determining the 9 patch data also appears there..
Any way to retain the 9 patch info?
if you wanna edit .9.png you need to extract it, decompile it using 9patch first. then you can edit it and recompile back.
information about .9patch http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/wiki/9PatchImages
SemcGenericUxpRes.apk recompile
Can someone please help me out on this issue? Please go to the below link for my question.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30690702#post30690702
After asking the question to Q&A forum i saw this thread, so thought of linking.
-Muthu
Help plz!
Here is the problem....
Does any one know the trick for recompiling SemcGenericUxpRes.apk [4.1.B.0.587]?
I used apktool to decompile this apk and edited styles.xml and dimen.xml to sync some of the styles to framework-res.apk.
but when tried recompiling it failed saying "aapt" stoped working. i thought it could be due to corrupted *9*.png files.
but it doesnt seems to be as i included those *9*.png files part of another apk and just re-compiled, it worked.
then i deleted public.xml file from values folder and attempted an recompile, it worked.
but the signed apk from apktool didnt work, when it was loaded back. i do not know what do to after this.
if someone has an answer please help me out.
-Muthu
I've worked out a workaround for this..Its kinda funny..
If u wana edit any xml file, just edit it and put in in another apk. Any apk file that succesfully decompiles and recompiles..
There's a problem with semcgenericuxpres.apk, and it does not recompile with this aapt.exe..
so, u just add your modded xml from semcgenericuxpres to any other recompilable apk..
Recompile that other apk
and now open that apk with winrar
extract your compiled xml from that apk
Add it to the original semcgenericuxpres.
It works..
@Tan9890, Thanks for replying...as the view count growing up without replies . Do you any option for editing styles.xml?
Since the capacitive buttons really sucks, and no software update could make it better for me, I would like to enable the on-screen buttons. I found some general topics about it, like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364757, but I don't know if there is something specific to Xperia S.
Can I use this generic instructions?
There is no way to that without rooting, right?
yes rooting is the only method that this will work with.
If "rooting" still won't effectively solve the problem, "acceptance" is the last option...
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
I've rooted my phone successfully and I'm trying to edit the framework-res.apk following the tutorial (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364757 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9126643#post9126643). No success yet, I'm getting an error on the apk decompile step:
Code:
[email protected]:~/Android/LT26i$ apktool d framework-res.apk framework-res
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
Can't find framework resources for package of id: 2. You must install proper framework files, see project website for more info.
I tried to ignore this error.. Edited the files, and tried to compile the apk again. But I get another error:
Code:
[email protected]:~/Android/LT26i$ apktool b framework-res out/framework-res.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:142)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:159)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:103)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:138)
... 4 more
Anyone could help me?
Can someone in the know not just make the buttons more sensitive by changing settings in the system?