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I'd like to change some pictures in the framework, but I don't really understand the signing procedure.
So I found the App Ninja Morph, that can change pictures within an apk. Does this work with the framework-res.apk?
Thank you
FireRider
Yup
And no need to sign if u use the right zip program
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Yup
And no need to sign if u use the right zip program
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And which is the right zip programm? I use 7zip
That's the one. Right click on the apk. Select open archive and move the modified stuff into it
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That's the one. Right click on the apk. Select open archive and move the modified stuff into it
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OK thank you very much.
So there are two easy ways to modify the framework-res.apk right?
First one with Ninja Morph an the second with 7Zip (and I think with adb? because with Root Explorer it failed...) Or are there more?
Ninjamorph will only mod pics within an apk whereas u can push an entire apk with adb.
Ive managed to use winrar instead of 7zip to accomplish the same result!
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i have tried changing my icons with ninjamorph... but after i finish project and reboot my icons are still the same... 7zip?? i don't see this in the market... will AndroZip work?? and what exactly do u mean open archive and move the stuff? i see 'view archive' and then it only lets me check off what i want to extract.. what am i doing wrong?? thanks for anyone's help!!
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i have tried changing my icons with ninjamorph... but after i finish project and reboot my icons are still the same... 7zip?? i don't see this in the market... will AndroZip work?? and what exactly do u mean open archive and move the stuff? i see 'view archive' and then it only lets me check off what i want to extract.. what am i doing wrong?? thanks for anyone's help!!
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There are two basic methods for changing icons. 1) using ninjamorph and only using the device. 2) using 7zip, winrar,etc on your pc to make the changes them moving the modified apk to your phone.
Are you getting any specific errors and what are you trying to change? I assume your phone is rooted, busybox installed and superuser set to allow?
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i'm not getting an error at all... everything does fine.. but after i reboot there is no change at all... and i'm just confused on how to edit it on the computer... b/c they say open it but don't extract.. so how can i change the files without extracting? and yes i'm rooted.. and have busybox
i'm trying to change icons in the notification bar......
Are the images you are replacing the right file type? Afaik its not a problem...
On the pc if you are using 7zip, right click on the framework and hit open archive.
Check out calums theme sticky for further instruction if you take that route.
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So, for instance, using Ninja Morph I could change the background of SE dialer?
i've searched for calums theme sticky and can't find it...any help with a link?
thanks
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Are the images you are replacing the right file type? Afaik its not a problem...
On the pc if you are using 7zip, right click on the framework and hit open archive.
Check out calums theme sticky for further instruction if you take that route.
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i've searched for calums theme sticky and can't find it...any help with a link?
thanks
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Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834806
Mobzter said:
Ive managed to use winrar instead of 7zip to accomplish the same result!
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I used ASTRO to replace some images in my framework-res with success
Ninjamorph issue
Hey everyone,
I've been using Ninjamorph for awhile, changing png's in framework-res.apk ith much success... that is until I tried changing a specific one and now everything is fc'ing (clockwokmod, root explorer, settings... even Ninjamorph!) The png in question is the first on the list: activity_title_bar.9.png
Can anyone help me on how to fix this? I still have the original png but without any use of Ninjamorph or RootExplorer, what can I do?!
Try rebootin if you aint tried that usally wrks for me
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using x10 didn't work. Why?
im using a xperia x10a and i did the changes in the framework then when ninja morph ask me to reestart i hit ok but the phone didn't start, it stays on the sony ericsson logo...
why this happened? can someone help to do the right things on my x10 and change the icons and status bar colors in my phone
THANKS A LOT!
How to use Ninja Morph
After reading of others success using Ninja Morph I purchased it. I replaced one image in my Framework-res.apk. When I finalize the project, should I select that the project needs to be installed or just copied? How do you move the new apk into the active configuration on the phone? Do I need to use ADB to push it?
As the title says, anyone hav tried changing their bootanimation?
Can we used apps tht can chg our boot animation on the market? Izzit compatible..?
Im getting bored with the defaut se logo, thinking of chging to other boot animation tht is available out there...
Thanx..
Why done u use uot kitchen search it in Google you can change loads of things including bootanimation cause I have changed it
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Why done u use uot kitchen search it in Google you can change loads of things including bootanimation cause I have changed it
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well there's a lot of bootanimation.zip in xda that people uploaded (not in this arc section) that i wanna try, so that's why im asking if i can just use the .zip file replacing it with our bootanimation.zip in system/media..
i guess i can try the uot kitchen tht u mentioned, thanx but its limited to the one tht they provided, right? n which one shud i choose? the galaxy s GB rom?
Can be done thru root explorer also.
Just find a BA u like on google or whatever even youtube.
Dl it ,
move to system ,
Rename it to bootanimation.zip
set premissions (rw-r--r--)
Move to system/media
Overwrite current BA
Reboot
Enjoy
Be careful when changing system files as it can result in boot loop.which means re-flashing thru seus
Only try it if your confident or willing to reflash
Ps: backup orignal
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You should be able to use any bootanimation but just ask which 1 u want and ask if it would work or try it yourself and see if it works
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Can be done thru root explorer also.
Just find a BA u like on google or whatever even youtube.
Dl it ,
move to system ,
Rename it to bootanimation.zip
set premissions (rw-r--r--)
Move to system/media
Overwrite current BA
Reboot
Enjoy
Be careful when changing system files as it can result in boot loop.which means re-flashing thru seus
Only try it if your confident or willing to reflash
Ps: backup orignal
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Is it really as easy as that? have you tried it? I just DL'd one off UOT kitchen and the screen res is different, therefore png sizes will be different and the desc.txt is a slightly different format too....
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Is it really as easy as that? have you tried it? I just DL'd one off UOT kitchen and the screen res is different, therefore png sizes will be different and the desc.txt is a slightly different format too....
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Ya worked for me anway I have android robot burning apple at the mo have to change it tho
Sense I upgrade to 2.3.3 phone boots to fast so cuts video in half ,some clips are not at right res and dont fill screen but ya ll find one s wit right res I just do trial and error method .
Have use uot kitchen and never got a working file prob my lack of exp wit it,had boot loop few times and got sick of re flashing.
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U have to use ur systemui.apk and framework.res.apk while on uot and it makes it for ya phone its that easy do what u want on uot aslong as you upload both of The apks simple as
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@ im_iceman
If ya wanna try heres one I just dled
http://db.tt/bUwlvvZ
Follow instructions as stated ,do premissions before moving file into system/media not after that where most people go wrong.
The first boot will take a bit longer than normal,so dont panic
This is android scribble with red flares
Enjoy
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U have to use ur systemui.apk and framework.res.apk while on uot and it makes it for ya phone its that easy do what u want on uot aslong as you upload both of The apks simple as
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Ya has some good features I think my prob was I changed everything I could at once and prob caused a conflict
I lost my status bar completely a few times .i need to play with it a bit more ,get the hang of it .its and excellent tool and ive seen plenty of good work come out of it.
Thanks for reply
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I just change my bootanimation with green burning android (don't know what it named exactly) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13933946&postcount=1 change it with root explorer like pushtostop said. just remember to change permission before you reboot and always make backup your original bootanimation.
It's worked, something laggy in first 5 sec animation but smooth afterward.
I dont know how you lost the status bar I have basically changed everything on mine what u can possibly so anyway and never had anything missing but some people might but uot is defo a good place to go
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so basically if using uot..
choose bootanimation available
upload framework-res.apk n systemui.apk
upload to kitchen
waiting for it to finish
when done, download it n save it to ur pc
extract it
change the extracted file in system/media to bootanimation.zip
put the zip file into the phone
change the permission
paste it in system/media
right?
n izzit normal the bootanimation.zip file can be as small as under 100kb?
Just double click on the uot folder what u downloaded then find bootanimation.zip or whatever its called and copy paste make sure permissions are the same aswell should be fine
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U have to use ur systemui.apk and framework.res.apk while on uot and it makes it for ya phone its that easy do what u want on uot aslong as you upload both of The apks simple as
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Hi - you don't need systemui.apk for some things.. and you don't need framework-res.apk for boot animation - it's not linked to that...
you can just create a boot animation and then put it on your phone, and because it's not active when you move it across you don't need to drop it in the system directory first..
you can put it straight into the media folder, change the perms (rw-r--r--) then reboot.. and as pushtostop said.. it works.. it really does.. Ive got the CIA one now.. geek.. but cool!!
[EDIT - bit more info.. The file that you get out of UOT for this is layered..
open the ZIP and go into the SYSTEM folder..
Then go into the MEDIA folder.
now right click and COPY the SANIM.ZIP folder.
PASTE this outside of the UOT ZIP somewhere.
rename it to BOOTANIMATION.ZIP
move to SD card.
USE ROOT EXPLORER to copy the BOOTANIMATION.ZIP into the system/media folder.
Change permissions to rw-r--r--
reboot.
done.]
[EDIT 2 - Link to a crap quality video I took of my new bootscreen anime!!.. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28937429/VIDEO0020.3gp]
Yea I want sure if you have to but id rather do it anyway just incase anything happens it just covers my back for incase I bootloop then have to flash ftf again
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thanks guys, i juz did like wht iceman said, n now i got cool simple android words n its file is small
@im_iceman
Its best to move to system,then do premissions,then put in system media.not sure if it will cause probs wit BA but will with systemui and
framework-res .
its a good habit yo get into.
Just my exp ,glad it worked for u
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Hi..yes..you do have to do it in 2 stages for systemui and framework because they are active whilst you're using the phone.. But the BA is only active while booting so there's no conflict..
And advice for anyone getting a bootloop - you can re flash system image and retain user data.. There's a check box on flash tool on the right near the top when selecting which ftf to use..
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hey guys
Today I am porting polaris office from galaxy s2 to our phone
Requirement: Temporary or permanent rooted galaxy3 needed
root explorer.
Step for installation
1 Unzip the file you downloaded using thinkfree office or another app
2 Install the apk file in unzip folder
3 Open Root explorer application go to the sdcard folder and then navigate to unzip file. Open it and then open lib folder and move all the files(2 files are there) to system- lib and past the copy here(first unable mount option).
4 open the application and enjoyed
Its already been posted friend
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278369
And also here forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=986831
Works great
EDIT: this seems faster than the one in your first link vikraam
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bscraze said:
Works great
EDIT: this seems faster than the one in your first link vikraam
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No need to be people may find the one in your link faster
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Hi Guys! I am trying to modify the framework-res.apk of my bro's Micromax A70 with PNGs from trettet's CosmicExperia ROM. This Q is abt. A70, but related to P-500, so I think you guys can help me out. I've searched & tried everything, but nothing seems to be working. Its been more than 2 weeks here messing up and I've tried almost EVERYTHING possible and useful I came across.
I replaced those btn_check buttons, radio buttons, zoom in-out buttons, not. icons including battery, Wi-Fi, GPS, data and other such. The point is, I've replaced them accurately, deleted the extra PNGs and the no. of PNGs are same in both original and Modded apk. Moreover I've checked each and every PNG with their names and also, each *.9.png is properly 9-patched...!!!
Here's what I tried to change them:-
First tried APK-multitool, the apk got compiled succesfully, but after replacing it with original one, I am getting crash at the boot up.
Again, i searched for the prob., and got that APK-multitool doesn't seem to work correctly with sys apps and has bugs in compiling process. So I tried apktool(apktool.jar), and manually decompiled apk with commands, made changes and again recompiled, but got the same results.
NOTE:-In both the above cases, i tried unsigned as well as signed apks, also I Zipaligned the signed apk.
For replacing APK:-
I tried creating update.zip, but after flashing, I simply get crash at boot up!!
Next, I tried to include the framework-res.apk in ROM itself. Replaced the framework apk with modded one and again built it with kitchen, flashed it, but that didn't work even...........!!!
Finally, I tried a "reframe.sh" script for replacing apk with the terminal, but no luck still......
NOTE:- I didn't/can't try ADB Push, 'cause i don't have phone with me......
What can be the problem?? Am I missing something?? PLZ. guys help me out, I am really fried up with the F*****ing problems and its all getting REALLY WEIRED here!!! HELP REQUIRED ESPECIALLY FROM DEVS AND THEMERS!!!!!!!
Thanks In Advance.....
used 7-zip and copy paste all images from drawable-mdpi
aspee said:
used 7-zip and copy paste all images from drawable-mdpi
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That I tried first of all....... That's not the solution, the problem is much more complicated........
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I once port a70 and change framework images didn't got any such error
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I once port a70 and change framework images didn't got any such error
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Which things you did??? Same as i've described above???????
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Yeah somewhat
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Yeah somewhat
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Do you remember which rom's framework you modded???
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Stock
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Stock
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I am too modding framework from a custom rom, based on the stock one.....
It worked for you, but why not for me?? Can't understand!!! What do you think the problem is???
AND, DEVS, PLEASE LOOK AT THIS MATTER!! I REALLY WANT HELP!!!!
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WTF?? The thread is going down n down!!!!! Plz someone help me with this!!!
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Guys, please help!! Its delaying!! I cant start any new things bcoz of this!!.
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WTF?? The thread is going down n down!!!!! Plz someone help me with this!!!
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the a70 framework is like that a little change makes it stuck at logo or boot loops ...
follow the below method to make it work ...
In apk manager select this settings..
compression level =0
1.first change the images using any tool like apkmanager and recompile it ...
2.now again select the recompiled unsignedframework-res.apk and extract it ...now again using the apkmanager zip the apk ..
3.now zipalign the unsignedunsignedframework-res.apk manually and flash it ..then it will work...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195969
samrox144 said:
the a70 framework is like that a little change makes it stuck at logo or boot loops ...
follow the below method to make it work ...
In apk manager select this settings..
compression level =0
1.first change the images using any tool like apkmanager and recompile it ...
2.now again select the recompiled unsignedframework-res.apk and extract it ...now again using the apkmanager zip the apk ..
3.now zipalign the unsignedunsignedframework-res.apk manually and flash it ..then it will work...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195969
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You are right! This framework is a SENSITIVE thing!!
Will surely try this!!
Thanx a lot for yor quick reply...!!!!
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Hi sam, I tried what you said, but when i decompile apk for the first time, and agiain compile it with apk-multitool, the compiled apk contains a "keep" folder in it!! I think it's gone mad!!
This I've seen for the first time! previously, there were always only assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf files. So i tried apktool.jar manually. It recompiled properly.
Now, i placed the compiled apk in the modding folder of apk-mutitool. first extracted the the apk i.e. option no. 2, and then zip it again, i.e option no.3, right?? but now inside the zipped file, is see this- project\unsignedframewok-res.apk\assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf , that should be directly in the root of the zip. Also due to this the file doesn't get zipaligned!!!
HELP!!!!!!
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Hi sam, I tried what you said, but when i decompile apk for the first time, and agiain compile it with apk-multitool, the compiled apk contains a "keep" folder in it!! I think it's gone mad!!
This I've seen for the first time! previously, there were always only assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf files. So i tried apktool.jar manually. It recompiled properly.
Now, i placed the compiled apk in the modding folder of apk-mutitool. first extracted the the apk i.e. option no. 2, and then zip it again, i.e option no.3, right?? but now inside the zipped file, is see this- project\unsignedframewok-res.apk\assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf , that should be directly in the root of the zip. Also due to this the file doesn't get zipaligned!!!
HELP!!!!!!
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use apk manager it is better then apk tool
did you delete the resources.arsc from keep folder
D3oDex3D_Ayush717 said:
Hi sam, I tried what you said, but when i decompile apk for the first time, and agiain compile it with apk-multitool, the compiled apk contains a "keep" folder in it!! I think it's gone mad!!
This I've seen for the first time! previously, there were always only assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf files. So i tried apktool.jar manually. It recompiled properly.
Now, i placed the compiled apk in the modding folder of apk-mutitool. first extracted the the apk i.e. option no. 2, and then zip it again, i.e option no.3, right?? but now inside the zipped file, is see this- project\unsignedframewok-res.apk\assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf , that should be directly in the root of the zip. Also due to this the file doesn't get zipaligned!!!
HELP!!!!!!
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As far as my experience goes ,you will have to delete the files you modified from the keep folder (if you changed any XML also delete resource.arsec) and continue with the batch script(it will tell u to do so after asking you If you want to copy unchanged files)
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APKTOOL IS EASIEST ACCORDING TO ME!
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As far as my experience goes ,you will have to delete the files you modified from the keep folder (if you changed any XML also delete resource.arsec) and continue with the batch script(it will tell u to do so after asking you If you want to copy unchanged files)
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That's not the problem. I do delete the modified files in keep folder. But that script adds a keep folder inside the apk itself when recompiled!! lol!!!!
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use apk manager it is better then apk tool
did you delete the resources.arsc from keep folder
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Apk multitool is the updated version of apk manager. Though, i will try with that one to.........And no, i didn't delete resources. Infact nothing except the pngs in drawable-mdpi....
Thanks!!
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APKTOOL IS EASIEST ACCORDING TO ME!
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By apk tool, you mean apkmanager or that apktool.jar??
I used that apktool.jar manually with cmd, when apk multitool didn't work for me.....
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I don't know if someone has created something like this but.I had a kitchen that I was scrapping to start a new one and decided I'd release this.
SCREENSHOT-
DOWNLOAD- http://www.mediafire.com/?b785dksgkkk406a
**In case somebody doesn't understand what this tool does I will explain briefly.
You select a folder with apk files in it and then convert them. To zip files and then you can extract the zips and edit the apk files.
Been looking for something just like this thanks!
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Yeah !! It's good idea. But why I can't download --> It's set to private
it's private ? don't dl
I apologize I will fix that.
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THX i look this !
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THX i look this !
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Your welcome hope you enjoy it
Yeah !!! Great Job !!!
Is it possible to make the same but for extract and decompile all .apk ??
Do you mean like convert it to the zip then extract the zips ?
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No, I think to decompil only into a zip or into a folder only...
Just a question, I've been using 7zip to open the apk files and haven't had a problem with it from the beginning. How is this different?
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can i use this tool to edit or replacing icons on original apk with custom icons?
like on my post on HERE
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Just a question, I've been using 7zip to open the apk files and haven't had a problem with it from the beginning. How is this different?
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It really isn't but it makes it easier then having to install 7zip because this doesn't install so it is easy to remove if needed. And it converts to zip which windows natively supports. So it really is not that different.
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can i use this tool to edit or replacing icons on original apk with custom icons?
like on my post on HERE
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Yes you could.
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Yes you could.
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would u give me an tutorial to do that?
please..
ian_ajah said:
would u give me an tutorial to do that?
please..
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Have you tried looking it up on Google? If you have then I'll see if I can find something for you. If I can't then I will write you a small tutorial when I have spare time.
Here is a starting point for youhttp://stackoverflow.com/questions/6172445/change-android-app-icons-in-apk
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Have you tried looking it up on Google? If you have then I'll see if I can find something for you. If I can't then I will write you a small tutorial when I have spare time.
Here is a starting point for youhttp://stackoverflow.com/questions/6172445/change-android-app-icons-in-apk
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yeah..i've visited ur link..
but when i try to install my modified .apk,it's say "Application Not installed"
i've used many tool,but no one be success when installing it
ian_ajah said:
yeah..i've visited ur link..
but when i try to install my modified .apk,it's say "Application Not installed"
i've used many tool,but no one be success when installing it
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It needs to be signed, install the app from the market Zipsigner2! Sign the zip & then install it, hope this helps
link is dead,could someone upload it again.
I really need to convert apk to flashable zip.
Thanks in advance.