I've an .APK file and I want to change the .APK filename in App Drawer and in the App and I want to change the icon that appears in App Drawer and installation,
P.S - The .APK file will be only used for myself, not to reupload someones work
Conclusion said:
How do I change APK icon?
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u have to just unpack the apk repack it install...
these thread are of ur help..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649771
Aj.GaLaxY aCE said:
u have to just unpack the apk repack it install...
these thread are of ur help..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649771
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Tried the second link method but it didn't work
If u just wanna change the icon of the apl, then open ur apk in 7zip or winzip. And find the png file which contains the icon. It is either present in res/drawable-mdpi/
Or in res/midmap-mdpi/
AashayS said:
If u just wanna change the icon of the apl, then open ur apk in 7zip or winzip. And find the png file which contains the icon. It is either present in res/drawable-mdpi/
Or in res/midmap-mdpi/
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Does the icon has to be the same resolution? Do I not need to sign it?
P.S - Is it possible to change the APK name to show a different name in App Drawer?
Conclusion said:
Does the icon has to be the same resolution? Do I not need to sign it?
P.S - Is it possible to change the APK name to show a different name in App Drawer?
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1)yes, it has to be of the same resolution.
2)u do not need to sign an apk if u open it in winzip or 7zip.
3) yes, u can edit name in the Android_manifest.xml. But for that u wud hav to decompile the apk.
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AashayS said:
1)yes, it has to be of the same resolution.
2)u do not need to sign an apk if u open it in winzip or 7zip.
3) yes, u can edit name in the Android_manifest.xml. But for that u wud hav to decompile the apk.
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I don't know how to decompile the APK, if I send you the APK can you change the APK name for me please
Conclusion said:
I don't know how to decompile the APK, if I send you the APK can you change the APK name for me please
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I can . But i am out of town at present.
Only do it if its ur own apk. Otherwise its illegal....I think
And even if its not, I, as a developer strongly discourage it. I would certainly not like my app being decompiled
Conclusion said:
I don't know how to decompile the APK, if I send you the APK can you change the APK name for me please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664292
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QuantumFoam said:
Only do it if its ur own apk. Otherwise its illegal
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Not really. You can rename an apk till you use it for yourself.
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AashayS said:
I can . But i am out of town at present.
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When will you be available?
QuantumFoam said:
Only do it if its ur own apk. Otherwise its illegal....I think
And even if its not, I, as a developer strongly discourage it. I would certainly not like my app being decompiled
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I'm using the APK app myself
tj_droid said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664292
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I'm new to this so it will be quite hard for me to do it
Conclusion said:
I'm new to this so it will be quite hard for me to do it
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Its damn easy buddy. There's no harm in trying.
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tj_droid said:
Its damn easy buddy. There's no harm in trying.
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Can you do it for me as I don't really have a clue
Can someone help me please
Conclusion said:
Can you do it for me as I don't really have a clue
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My PC has been locked-down by my dad. If you dont trust me, check my stocklite rom's thread. I've clearly mentioned that I can't update the rom before my exams. Dad will open up the pc only in July. So, I cant do any development related work till that time. Sorry.
You can try apkrenamer to rename apps. Search on google.
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tj_droid said:
You can try apkrenamer to rename apps. Search on google.
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But apkrenamer just renames the name in app drawer. Not in the app. And also not in oter apps which hve connections.
Can anyone help me to change the APK file name please, I've tried it myself but without success
X-Plore file manager (with Root access)
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How do I change APK icon?
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Use X-Plore file manager
(Root access is required)
First backup your original apk file.
Work:
1- Open an app as zip file
2- go to res\drawable-hdpi\ folder
3- find icon.png in this folder
4- then Go to the second section in the browser (on the screenshot)
5- find the png file which is your new icon.
6- Rename it "icon.png" and mark.
7- Then copy it and write over old one.
8- End
Note:The new apk file is not signed so you can't install it like a normal installation.
So you can push it to the system\app folder (Root access is required)
msahin061 said:
Use X-Plore file manager
(Root access is required)
First backup your original apk file.
Work:
1- Open an app as zip file
2- go to res\drawable-hdpi\ folder
3- find icon.png in this folder
4- then Go to the second section in the browser (on the screenshot)
5- find the png file which is your new icon.
6- Rename it "icon.png" and mark.
7- Then copy it and write over old one.
8- End
Note:The new apk file is not signed so you can't install it like a normal installation.
So you can push it to the system\app folder (Root access is required)
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I can change APK icon via WinRAR but I need to know how to change APK filename
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so i followed tj_droids tutorial of decompiling and compiling using apk manager and i guess i did it all right.. decompiling went fine
but after compiling i am supposed to find resource.arsc in unsgined framework when opened as archive using 7zip..but i didnt!! help please if you can
Wrong section. You should have posted this in general section. Btw, did you delete resources.arsc from keep folder?
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tj_droid said:
Wrong section. You should have posted this in general section. Btw, did you delete resources.arsc from keep folder?
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sorry about the section..
yes... i did delete it from the keep folder..
now i dont find one in unsgined apk
What did you actually change in framework?
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tj_droid said:
What did you actually change in framework?
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strings.xml... nothing else
atishaycn said:
strings.xml... nothing else
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Did you delete strings.xml from keep folder?
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tj_droid said:
Did you delete strings.xml from keep folder?
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noo..i didnt
atishaycn said:
noo..i didnt
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apk manager says in English that remove whatever modified + resources file if xml was edited.. you missed to read console buddy
madman_amit said:
apk manager says in English that remove whatever modified + resources file if xml was edited.. you missed to read console buddy
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yaaa.. but there is not value folder or string.xml in the keep folder
madman_amit said:
apk manager says in English that remove whatever modified + resources file if xml was edited.. you missed to read console buddy
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AFAIK, you dont need to delete any xml's if you modifed them. Just delete resources.arsc, let apkmanager recompile it. Then drag and drop resources.arsc from new apk to old one.
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tj_droid said:
AFAIK, you dont need to delete any xml's if you modifed them. Just delete resources.arsc, let apkmanager recompile it. Then drag and drop resources.arsc from new apk to old one.
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yaa..but that is the problem.. no resuorce.arsc in the new apk.! the unsignedframework
atishaycn said:
yaa..but that is the problem.. no resuorce.arsc in the new apk.! the unsignedframework
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APKmanager is outdated now. Try new version of apkmanager. Its called APK Multi-tool. Search on google.
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tj_droid said:
APKmanager is outdated now. Try new version of apkmanager. Its called APK Multi-tool. Search on google.
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i tried the alpha2 version of that too
tj_droid said:
APKmanager is outdated now. Try new version of apkmanager. Its called APK Multi-tool. Search on google.
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it says some error while compiling
log- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54790911/log.txt
tj_droid said:
AFAIK, you dont need to delete any xml's if you modifed them. Just delete resources.arsc, let apkmanager recompile it. Then drag and drop resources.arsc from new apk to old one.
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well then you haven't modded some xmls which are not defined by resources.resc
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madman_amit said:
well then you haven't modded some xmls which are not defined by resources.resc
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I modified bools.xml
Well, what type of xml's are defined by resources.arsc? :O
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madman_amit said:
well then you haven't modded some xmls which are not defined by resources.resc
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tj_droid said:
I modified bools.xml
Well, what type of xml's are defined by resources.arsc? :O
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i modded strings.xml
i believe that comes under resource.arsc
now using apk multi tool 1.0.3..
it doesnt compile only...shows some error..i posted the log..
what should be the decompile mode?
sources and resources
or sources
or resources?
In this thread I will show you how to customize an app so that you could add your favourite wallpapers in it. Its good for roms for improving their visuals.
Requirements:
1.HCWallpapers.apk http://www.mediafire.com/?z3oaoy1iz9w9mtu
2.apktool/apk multi tool
3.basic editing xml's
Instructions
1.Decompile HCWallpapers.apk
2.Go to res/values-hdpi
3.Open arrays.xml
4.Add this
Code:
<item>wallpaper_x</item>
Replace 'x' with any alphabet like k,n etc. (The alphabet should not be already present)
5.Go to drawable-hdpi
6.Add 2 images over there with the corresponding names and sizes
Code:
wallpaper_x.png/jpg 480 x 320
wallpaper_x_small.jpg/png 170 x 124
7.Compile apk, sign it and install it
Can't install, and i use root-explorer copy to system/app, set perm, and reboot phone, but not work.
R U try??
Totoro® said:
Can't install, and i use root-explorer copy to system/app, set perm, and reboot phone, but not work.
R U try??
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m usin it... i used an updater - script to flash it
hell_lock said:
m usin it... i used an updater - script to flash it
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Flash is different with use Root-Explorer? hmm...
Totoro® said:
Flash is different with use Root-Explorer? hmm...
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DID u sign the apk??sign it n install manually
hell_lock said:
DID u sign the apk??sign it n install manually
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I use direct app u post. No dec.
Totoro® said:
I use direct app u post. No dec.
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its not signed dats why it didnt work
hell_lock said:
its not signed dats why it didnt work
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Now, i need...???
Totoro® said:
Now, i need...???
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u need to sign that apk file... see this for signing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466100
See this as demo:http://www.mediafire.com/?ybot4gu1ocao8f9
wow nice info sir
Are u telling how to kang wallpapers ?
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plagiat said:
wow nice info sir
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Haha he is saying u "sir"
xD
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rishabho1 said:
Haha he is saying u "sir"
xD
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That's because I am a respectable Guy here for some people.
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How to recompile an apk ???
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simplyanin said:
How to recompile an apk ???
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Apktool b HCWallpapers.apk
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Is it posssible to replace or remove the stock launcher border on my arc s?
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What do you mean by border? Can you take a screenshot of what you mean by border
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arcsuser said:
Is it posssible to replace or remove the stock launcher border on my arc s?
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Do you mean in the app drawer?
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DdcCabuslay said:
What do you mean by border? Can you take a screenshot of what you mean by border
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I mean in the app drawer the little white on the top and bottom.. thats a border right?
Inside Home.apk\res\drawable-hdpi there is an image called "home_pane_bg.9" make it 100% transparent with photoshop
Overdose1986 said:
Inside Home.apk\res\drawable-hdpi there is an image called "home_pane_bg.9" make it 100% transparent using with photoshop
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How do i get that Home.apk and edit it?
arcsuser said:
How do i get that Home.apk and edit it?
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Its complicated, which rom are u using?
Overdose1986 said:
Inside Home.apk\res\drawable-hdpi there is an image called "home_pane_bg.9" make it 100% transparent with photoshop
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Overdose1986 said:
Its complicated, which rom are u using?
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everything is stock, but rooted.
arcsuser said:
How do i get that Home.apk and edit it?
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Change the .apk to .zip and extract the aplication to find your image change it to transparent and compress files again to zip and normal comperession method with win zip or win rar then change the .zip to .apk and replace the new aplication with root explorer and restart .....enjoy
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Easy solution
you can just try this mod in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797064
you will be able to remove the bottom line completely but not the upper line
and it's more customizable than stock
starsunali said:
Change the .apk to .zip and extract the aplication to find your image change it to transparent and compress files again to zip and normal comperession method with win zip or win rar then change the .zip to .apk and replace the new aplication with root explorer and restart .....enjoy
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do i need to find some string? coz i dont know exactly what ill gonna do.
starsunali said:
Change the .apk to .zip and extract the aplication to find your image change it to transparent and compress files again to zip and normal comperession method with win zip or win rar then change the .zip to .apk and replace the new aplication with root explorer and restart .....enjoy
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i cant do this.. whenever i change the .zip to .apk and bluetooth it to my phone the outcome is Home.apk.zip (the icon is in zip icon)
Use 7zip it will alow you to open the apk file so you can edit what you want when your finished it will be ok to run on the phone just flow the popup and save new setting and mods when asked ie just don't close it until you get the popup
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i cant do this.. whenever i change the .zip to .apk and bluetooth it to my phone the outcome is Home.apk.zip (the icon is in zip icon)
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I have tried to install D.O.C's smooth slider mod and ended up with a bootloop. Can someone help me please? (Steps i did are below, correct me if i am wrong)
1.Copy framework-res to sd card
2.Change file extension to .zip
3.Extract file
4.Replace all 8 files with ones provided at download link
5.Re-zip the file
6.Change application extension to .apk
7.Copy that file to system/framework
8.Wait for reboot
Please Help Me
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creepycow said:
I have tried to install D.O.C's smooth slider mod and ended up with a bootloop. Can someone help me please? (Steps i did are below, correct me if i am wrong)
1.Copy framework-res to sd card
2.Change file extension to .zip
3.Extract file
4.Replace all 8 files with ones provided at download link
5.Re-zip the file
6.Change application extension to .apk
7.Copy that file to system/framework
8.Wait for reboot
Please Help Me
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You have to set permissions first to rwrr and then move it to system/framework.. Next time please don't make new threads.. Post here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276094
Regards,
vishal_android freak
creepycow said:
I have tried to install D.O.C's smooth slider mod and ended up with a bootloop. Can someone help me please? (Steps i did are below, correct me if i am wrong)
1.Copy framework-res to sd card
2.Change file extension to .zip
3.Extract file
4.Replace all 8 files with ones provided at download link
5.Re-zip the file
6.Change application extension to .apk
7.Copy that file to system/framework
8.Wait for reboot
Please Help Me
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Extracting the apk breaks the apk (Signature)
So to do this you need a computer. Can't do this on phone.
1st way:
-Open the apk with WinRAR (without changing the apk extension)
-Simply drag & drop the D.O.C's files in respective folders & click OK on prompt.
-Push into system with correct permissions.
2nd Way:
You have to decompile the apk, replace files, recompile, sign it & then push it into your system.
Cheers!
ak070
Thanks guys i really appreciate it thanks!
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creepycow said:
Thanks guys i really appreciate it thanks!
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Don't express your thanks through post. There is a button for that. Hit it if I or Anyone has helped you somehow.
Cheers
ak070
I still cant and what do u mean by opening an apk file without changung extension
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Do u think someone can help me if i upload my framework for someone to help me mod it?
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Do u think someone can help me if i upload my framework for someone to help me mod it?
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Try apk multitool... If you want to just make some images changes just extract it and make changes then pack it... If it needs xml changes then you will have to decompile and compile... These can be done with apk multitool...
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I will try that tomorrow its at night here at Singapore
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I still cant and what do u mean by opening an apk file without changung extension
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I meant that don't rename the file to .zip. You can open .apk file by Right click > Open with > WinRAR. Now just drag & drop D.O.C.'s files in the RAR. Window in respective folders then click Ok.
Cheers!
ak070
Oh... My com doesnt have the open with option i have to do it manually
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ak070, i have tried your method but my rom wouldnt boot. When i used root browser to push the file in, i got fc's and all apps data was deleted. Tye loading icon became a spinning arrow
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Hi
How can I edit or make change in apk sourse .
I tried apk editor but when I finish editing it refuse to save .
thank u
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yagahrhm said:
Hi
How can I edit or make change in apk sourse .
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You can use ES File Explorer for that actually.
If you know what to edit and you know where your desired files are located than you should just use ES File Explorer.
Of course there might be more apps that do this but this works for me from personal experience.
And if you want your answer faster the next time than you should consider posting in the Q&A section instead.