I've ripped this from my TMobile sgs2 ics update. I've tried it but it seems to need something extra to activate the front camera. Maybe a dev can figure it out. I'll keep this posted for a few hours or so. http://db.tt/ioJxfYXa
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Can you download the latest Gapps (Google apps zip) from goo-im and extract the Face Unlock app. Push it to system/app with a file explorer and try it?
Or maybe it's missing some libs now that you installed it. I don't know
KCuadrado said:
Can you download the latest Gapps (Google apps zip) from goo-im and extract the Face Unlock app. Push it to system/app with a file explorer and try it?
Or maybe it's missing some libs now that you installed it. I don't know
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The app works but it's not initializing the camera.
I'm just sayin!
What about logcat? Download aLogcat free from Play Store on the tablet and try to use face Unlock. Then check the logcat later, it might say what's happening.
KCuadrado said:
What about logcat? Download aLogcat free from Play Store on the tablet and try to use face Unlock. Then check the logcat later, it might say what's happening.
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I'll leave that to a dev that's interested in getting this to work. If I ran a logcat, I wouldn't know what it's saying.
I'm just sayin!
To get this to work, you would need to baksmali the classes.dex from framework.jar, settings.apk and services.jar from a known device like the s2 and from this device, find the smali files you need, then incorporate them into the tab files, smali them back and then push them into the ROM. It's a very difficult task that takes a lot of time and knowledge of java, python and shell scripting. you would also have to push the binaries and libraries associated with face lock and make them function correctly. Also, with done devices, you would need the kernel support meaning you would need to add the proper modules/drivers to the kernel...
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thomas.raines said:
To get this to work, you would need to baksmali the classes.dex from framework.jar, settings.apk and services.jar from a known device like the s2 and from this device, find the smali files you need, then incorporate them into the tab files, smali them back and then push them into the ROM. It's a very difficult task that takes a lot of time and knowledge of java, python and shell scripting. you would also have to push the binaries and libraries associated with face lock and make them function correctly. Also, with done devices, you would need the kernel support meaning you would need to add the proper modules/drivers to the kernel...
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Ah hell, I guess facelock is a no go lol!
I'm just sayin!
e....
Nothing Here
The file you are looking for has been deleted or moved.
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maybe you can use this to fix it
Dalvik-Bytecode-Editor
https://code.google.com/p/dex-editor/
Have you tried this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facelock4apps
The paid version has also face lock screen, don't know for the free.
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marinos35 said:
Have you tried this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facelock4apps
The paid version has also face lock screen, don't know for the free.
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Problem, The Play Store and the settings gets to be locked which is irritating when trying to access the Play Store soon has possible which is the reason I uninstalled it
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This is just the plain CRT effect. No custom roms, no pre-made files or anything. (You need root)
I've searched for this on XDA, Google, other forums etc. but I couldn't find it.
It always showed up ROMs including this feature, not the actual feature itself
DO A BACKUP BEFORE EDITING ANY FILES!
Also, you need root
1. Pull framework-res.apk from the /system/framework/ folder via ADB (Alternate way below*)
2. Decompile framework-res.apk with APKTool/APK Manager (Whatever you prefer..)
3. Navigate to /res/values/ and open the bools.xml file with Notepad++ (Notepad works too )
4. Search for "config_animateScreenLights" and change the "true" to "false".
5. Save, and compile the file. Open the fresh-compiled file and copy resources.arsc to the original apk. (Overwrite the existing one)
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Transfer the framework-res.apk file back to your phone, and then switch it with the original one
You must reboot to make it work!
*If you don't know how to push/pull files via adb, you can use Root Explorer and copy it to the /sdcard/ folder, then transfer it to your PC.
If you switch it back with root explorer, programs will start to force close. Just reboot and you'll be fine
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CWM Flashable template
Use the attachment below as a template for flashing with CWM.
Open the .zip file, and place your framework-res.apk in system/framework/
Then extract it to your phone and flash it
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Thank you very much, Worked
tried it on KF2
Don't forget to share what you make mentioning what fw it is from
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Rawat said:
Don't forget to share what you make mentioning what fw it is from
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Doesn't matter, it's integrated in every Android 2.3 devices.
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thanks for this, could you possibly make a similar "how to" for the overscroll glow effect?? Been searching everywhere and can't find a simple guide
viva.fidel said:
thanks for this, could you possibly make a similar "how to" for the overscroll glow effect?? Been searching everywhere and can't find a simple guide
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I'll see what I can do
Edit: Looks like there's something wrong with my firmware.. I don't have a classes.dex files within framework.jar
And it's hell of a process to do it, so I might have to re-concider this :/
Edit 2: I dont have a deodexed rom, and when I try to deodex it, it fails
Is the Pixelbug still there?
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i think metamorph app supports editing system files... can u make a compatible zip?
DooMLoRD said:
can u make a compatible zip?
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Sorry, I'm waaaaay to lazy to create a zip compatible for every single firmware out there. I can't take a framework file from KE2 and think it works on a phone with KF3..
fuzzl said:
Is the Pixelbug still there?
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Pixelbug?
No idea what that is, but I can't see any pixels being stuck or anything.
Thanks, but...
Would you like to explain step 5 a bit further? I'm a bit confused. I'm using apk manager and it asks me a bunch of things and you don't tell me where to overwrite the arsc-file, etc.
sackynuts said:
Thanks, but...
Would you like to explain step 5 a bit further? I'm a bit confused. I'm using apk manager and it asks me a bunch of things and you don't tell me where to overwrite the arsc-file, etc.
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Ah, so sorry.
Open the original framework-res with WinRar. And do the same with the modified. In there you'll see the resources.arsc file
If you don't know how to use APK Manager, use google.
Not trying to be rude, I'm just in a little hurry
I'll ask a mod later if he can move on of my posts up, and then I can perhaps create a more user friendly guide
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bruflot said:
I'll see what I can do
Edit: Looks like there's something wrong with my firmware.. I don't have a classes.dex files within framework.jar
And it's hell of a process to do it, so I might have to re-concider this :/
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No worries, thanks for having a look though
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viva.fidel said:
No worries, thanks for having a look though
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Well, I can take a further look, but only if you upload your framework.jar file and then send it to me.
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bruflot said:
Doesn't matter, it's integrated in every Android 2.3 devices.
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I read your thread, and know what you posted.
What I'm saying is that if someone makes the anim for example KF3, it would only take a few seconds to upload so other people could use, while diy CRT anim takes at least 5 mins even if you know what you're doing.
bruflot said:
I have always liked the CRT effect, but it got kinda annoying to always have a custom ROM installed to have it (I prefer stock ROMs )
I've searched for this on XDA, Google, other forums etc. but I couldn't find it.
It always showed up ROMs including this feature, not the actual feature itself
DO A BACKUP BEFORE EDITING ANY FILES!
Transfer the framework-res.apk file back to your phone, and then switch it with the original one
You must reboot to make it work!
I don't know the adb commands for switching the system files, so if anyone could tell them to me?
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So to send a file to system in adb I used
Code:
abd push (new apk with mods) /sdcard // used to temp move it
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
mv /sdcard/framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
Is that what you were asking?
bruflot said:
Well, I can take a further look, but only if you upload your framework.jar file and then send it to me.
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That I can do no problem, appreciate you willing to look into this, used to have CM7 on my old HTC Desire and missing the overscroll effect! The only how-to thread on this I could find was [MOD][PORT][04-16] Android 2.3 Overscroll Glow MOD for Galaxy S I9000 (Gingerbread) but it's only for specific SGS firmwares, might be of some help to you still
Hmm...I don't have a res/values folder (just res, there is no values). There is also no Books.xml anywhere in the apk. I'm on stock rooted KE7...Is the value somewhere else on my version? Am I doing something wrong?
TheSopranos16 said:
Hmm...I don't have a res/values folder (just res, there is no values). There is also no Books.xml anywhere in the apk. I'm on stock rooted KE7...Is the value somewhere else on my version? Am I doing something wrong?
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And you decompiled it right? I know i you were to just open the apk it would have a res but not res/values.
I followed the instructions ... and used APK Manager, I complied, signed, and before i quit it asked me to delete a file...resources.arsc
do i have to do that?
also, i noticed the APK Manager made signed apk of less size as compared to original file
original apk file size = 8.05 mb
complied, signed apk = 5.16 mb
is that normal?
infra4800 said:
I followed the instructions ... and used APK Manager, I complied, signed, and before i quit it asked me to delete a file...resources.arsc
do i have to do that?
also, i noticed the APK Manager made signed apk of less size as compared to original file
original apk file size = 8.05 mb
complied, signed apk = 5.16 mb
is that normal?
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yeh same thing happend to mine, works fine though also use LCD Density to change the DPI to 240 to get rid of the pixelated crt animation
Choose to post this here, instead of the General Section... God I could only imagine the issues. If you feel it needs moving, then by all means.
De-odexed the ICS system dump. This wasn't my system dump, as I don't have a Prime yet, so hopefully everything is here, and if there's a app or two that isn't stock, well.... not my fault.
I started doing each file manually, then got to the app folder and saw over 100 .apks, and was like hells NO, so I went the automated rout. The only .odex file I couldn't get to deodex was the Dictionary.apk/odex (that's why that .odex file is still there); kept throwing a boot class path error I couldn't resolve. If someone can get that .apk deodexed that would be great; if not, I doubt it will hurt anything.
Hopefully, all is working correctly, like I said, I don't have my Prime yet, otherwise I would have tested it. But as always, make a backup of the original files.
Since we don't have a recovery to flash this yet, guess we'll have to adb push it.
If you're gonna try it out, let me know if it works or not. Haven't tested it yet, and haven't had to deodex a system in a while.
Don't forget to either delete, or rename the .odex files to .bak, still in your /system/app & /system/framework folders too.
P.S. I am not responsible if this bricks, soft bricks, or makes your device explode!! in any way. Remember you choose to install this.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?chlsxuvkkr3g1vu
*If you don't know what this is please leave it alone... but if feel compelled to learn: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-odex-and-deodex-in-android-complete-guide/
TRANSFORMER PRIME ENTHUSIAST GET YOUR THEME ON!!!
much appreciated, but without recovery, i'm too scared to try this out.
recovery
i agree i would love to start testing but until recovery is easy and safe i wont be modding my prime
Great news. I will give this a run later.
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Theme started ®
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marko! said:
Theme started ®
sent from my AL60R!THM Atrix
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Love to seem some themes soon
tylermaciaszek said:
Love to seem some themes soon
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if you have any suggestions pm me or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388541
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So anyone tried this yet, if I only use 1 or 2 files from this, will it still work correctly?
Edit: no longer need the answer.
Doktaphex said:
So anyone tried this yet, if I only use 1 or 2 files from this, will it still work correctly?
Edit: no longer need the answer.
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Where you going with this Doktaphex?
I am looking into deodexing from a tf201 blob and I was wondering if you had any tips as to the classpath includes. I have a set that works for my SGS2 but I am not sure what I need to include for the TF201. Any hints?
EDIT:
Looks like I got it down, just included the ususal ones.
Code:
:core.jar:bouncycastle.jar:ext.jar:framework.jar:android.policy.jar:services.jar:core-junit.jar:javax.obex.jar:com.google.android.maps.jar
so i can decompile these apks with no problem and then recompile them and run them on a stock rooted prime? or would i need to odex them again? i tried systemui.apk a while back and couldnt get it to decompile with apkmanager and today i was trying camera.apk and couldnt get it to decompile either.
fcortes626 said:
so i can decompile these apks with no problem and then recompile them and run them on a stock rooted prime? or would i need to odex them again? i tried systemui.apk a while back and couldnt get it to decompile with apkmanager and today i was trying camera.apk and couldnt get it to decompile either.
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Yeah, alot of the stock apks won't decompile.... these are old anyway. If you really want to theme something, get into non-stock roms, the systemui should decompile just fine with those. Also apks like the camera, you probably won't be able to decompile or recompile successfully. Apktool / apk manager still has a lot of problems with ICS apks.
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Hi.
Sorry, I wasn't sure if it should be in "Themes", so I posted in General.
I've got neo V with root made on .42 (with ZergRush) and .62 stock fw installed via OTA. I was trying to change the number of desktops in Home.apk. What I do, generally:
1. Decompile Home.apk
2. Edit "number_of_desktop_panes" in values/integers.xml
3. Edit values/styles.xml to avoid compilation error (as advised here).
4. Edit DesktopModelManager.smali (as adviced here), but there's slightly different code (different line number and variable (?) name).
5. Recompile, replace with /system/app/Home.apk
The replace process is 100% good, because restoring original Home.apk do not cause any problems.
I do it from adb. I made the /system/tmp/ dir and given it 777 chmod to do it faster (without /sdcard). I mount /system as R/W, push Home.apk to /system/tmp/, change chmod to 644, then replace /system/app/Home.apk with it. Sometimes I try "sync", sometimes not.
It works only with stock Home.apk.
The problem is with recompiled apps.
I tried:
- xdaAutoTool
- ApkMultiTool
- ApkTools (from here)
- ApkTools (from here)
I also tried signing the app and not signing it (as mentioned here).
I also tried installing another launcher (GO Launcher EX), changing it to default, then replacing Home.apk, then changing again.
I also (huh) tried recompiling the app without any changes (except the one in styles.xml, without it, compilation would not succeed).
I also (getting boring) tried skipping the .smali edit.
Nothing works. If I replace Home.apk without reboot, the Home button doesn't work (single press) and if I was on the desktop when replacing app - it becomes black, no dockbar, nothing.
If I reboot - the phone freezes on SE logo, fortunately I can access it with ADB - when I replace Home.apk with stock one, the phone boots in a couple of seconds without a reboot.
I've got Win7 Professional x64, the newet JRE and JDK for x64, tried newest and older apktool.jar, smali.jar and other files. ApkMultitool was working on the yesterday-updated Android SDK folder. And I have no idea, what am I doing wrong... Do you have any ideas?
EDIT:
- earlier I successfully replaced SystemUI.apk with the changed one (Ultrans v2b) - no problems here
- I've got locked BL and I didn't install any recovery
If i understood corect your problems seems because busybox check your version;
and it easy to work with apk manager here is the link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
umarian said:
If i understood corect your problems seems because busybox check your version;
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Why busybox would check the Home.apk version? Or maybe I misunderstood you? If it was about busybox's version, I've got 1.18.4
umarian said:
and it easy to work with apk manager here is the link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
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Like I said, I tried it (ApkMultiTool). Decompiles, recompiles, signs (or not) correctly. Just the .apk doesn't work.
Man send a pm my english it not so good and i try to to help if i can
umarian said:
Man send a pm my english it not so good and i try to to help if i can
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Thanks, I sent you a PM.
I will also check the procedure on 32bit system in a couple of hours. If anyone has another idea, please let me know.
Just checking you know semc home has a dependancy app and won't compile correct with out said app /framework or semcgeneric.apk
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kormatoes said:
Just checking you know semc home has a dependancy app and won't compile correct with out said app /framework or semcgeneric.apk
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I had no idea, compile and decompile didn't report any errors so I assumed it should be OK.
As I never changed apk with dependencies, can you explain me two things?
1. Which files from /system/framework should I pull and where to place them before decompiling with ApkMultiTool?
2. Will files from framework be changed or are they only needed as resources and are left untouched?
WRonX said:
I had no idea, compile and decompile didn't report any errors so I assumed it should be OK.
As I never changed apk with dependencies, can you explain me two things?
1. Which files from /system/framework should I pull and where to place them before decompiling with ApkMultiTool?
2. Will files from framework be changed or are they only needed as resources and are left untouched?
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Honest it's been months since I used,
decompile with dependency ie framework-
Res.apk then change stuff
Then recompile and in keep folder remove what you changed including resources if xml were changed hopefully you get what im saying
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OK, I think I got this - SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
Home.apk decompiled with dependencies from this file, then I changed it and compiled. Still the same thing.
Maybe the res file was wrong? Or should I sign it with ApkMultiTool?
WRonX said:
OK, I think I got this - SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
Home.apk decompiled with dependencies from this file, then I changed it and compiled. Still the same thing.
Maybe the res file was wrong? Or should I sign it with ApkMultiTool?
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Try framework-res.apk
Then try and get different apk tool we use apkmanager
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kormatoes said:
Try framework-res.apk
Then try and get different apk tool we use apkmanager
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You were right, thanks. I must have tried with the wrong file earlier, because I was quite sure I tried framework-res.apk - and I didn't. And yes, the app should be signed after build.
Now, the Home.apk is working with my changes, but only after this little "hack" from Chainfire.
But I've got another stupid problem - the only thing that doesn't work is the "Photos and Videos" widget... I think I'll give up...
WRonX said:
You were right, thanks. I must have tried with the wrong file earlier, because I was quite sure I tried framework-res.apk - and I didn't. And yes, the app should be signed after build.
Now, the Home.apk is working with my changes, but only after this little "hack" from Chainfire.
But I've got another stupid problem - the only thing that doesn't work is the "Photos and Videos" widget... I think I'll give up...
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Now you get it keep going If you changed layout of desk top
widgets need doing to tho
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kormatoes said:
Now you get it keep going If you changed layout of desk top
widgets need doing to tho
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Thanks, but in case of widgets I don't even know, where to start from. Why the hell only a couple of them doesn't work now? Photos and Videos, Music Player and Timescape Widget - I think that's all. I have no idea, where it came from :/
EDIT: OK, now I have an idea, but it scares me. As I can see, the only way to compile and run the .apk was to remove
Code:
android:sharedUserId="com.sonyericsson.home"
From AndroidManifest. Now, if I understand properly, the widget needs Home.apk to HAVE that ID? Because logcat says:
Code:
W/System.err( 3399): java.lang.SecurityException: Requesting code from com.sonyericsson.advancedwidget.photo (with uid 10004) to be run in process com.sonyericsson.home (with uid 10138)
Long story short: WTF?!
WRonX said:
Thanks, but in case of widgets I don't even know, where to start from. Why the hell only a couple of them doesn't work now? Photos and Videos, Music Player and Timescape Widget - I think that's all. I have no idea, where it came from :/
EDIT: OK, now I have an idea, but it scares me. As I can see, the only way to compile and run the .apk was to remove
Code:
android:sharedUserId="com.sonyericsson.home"
From AndroidManifest. Now, if I understand properly, the widget needs Home.apk to HAVE that ID? Because logcat says:
Code:
W/System.err( 3399): java.lang.SecurityException: Requesting code from com.sonyericsson.advancedwidget.photo (with uid 10004) to be run in process com.sonyericsson.home (with uid 10138)
Long story short: WTF?!
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android:sharedUserId="com.sonyericsson.home that's the problem try replacing the compiled resources in a fresh apk
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I tried removing the same ID from AndroidManifest in PhotoWidget.apk, but it didn't work.
The only thing I've managed to get to know is that no widget from com.sonyericsson.advancedwidget.framework will work and also that I'm not the only one, who has problems with it
kormatoes said:
try replacing the compiled resources in a fresh apk
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Forgive me, but I don't understand. Can you explain it?
I'm unsure what your trying to do but if you get the resources fileand any thing else you changed from the home apk that you made,
and then put IT inside a fresh home apk -ie new untouched home.apk
this should help with what you're saying your problem is
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kormatoes said:
I'm unsure what your trying to do but if you get the resources fileand any thing else you changed from the home apk that you made,
and then put IT inside a fresh home apk -ie new untouched home.apk
this should help with what you're saying your problem is
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OMG, I did it
First of all - I didn't understand you at the first time, about resources and "new" .apk. Now I think I got it (not everything, but enough to get this to work).
The problem I found on my private PC (earlier I was using other PC) was the "Sorry thats not the dependee apk, try again" error when trying to decompile Home.apk with framework-res.apk. It didn't happen before, but I was so tired with all of that, I wanted to try the shortest way, so here's what I did:
1. Decompiled Home.apk without dependencies
2. Made some changes I wanted to make
3. Just compiled the app, answering "y" for question about system app, but without copying "additional files".
4. Replaced resources.arsc file inside original (stock) Home.apk with the one from just compiled unsignedHome.apk, installed and...
- working Home.apk - checked
- working widgets - checked
- happy me - checked!
Thanks!
Your wellcome
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So, I managed to find out where the default homepage setting is located, but I couldn't seem to recompile my cooked browser package without ending up with either the app not showing up on the launcher, or initially showing up but disappears on reboot. It's the AOSP one found on an Allwinner A13 tab, and I wanted to change the system homepage to Google instead of the Manta website.
I already tried clearing the dalvik caches as what Fsebentley suggested, but it didn't seem to work.
Can anyone point me as to how can I properly edit this app using APKtool or the APK Multi-Tool?
blakegriplingph said:
Can anyone point me as to how can I properly edit this app using APKtool or the APK Multi-Tool?
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Assuming you've edited it correctly have you given the app the right permissions?
Yep, permissions appear to be correct. Same with ownership.
EDIT: Mucking around with Virtuous Ten Studio seemed to do the trick, idk why. I've done what's on the tutorial with the manual, commandline-based methods, but all I get is a browser app that doesn't show up on the launcher after a restart.
blakegriplingph said:
Yep, permissions appear to be correct. Same with ownership.
EDIT: Mucking around with Virtuous Ten Studio seemed to do the trick, idk why. I've done what's on the tutorial with the manual, commandline-based methods, but all I get is a browser app that doesn't show up on the launcher after a restart.
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VTS sometimes has problem with signatures. That may be the issue. You can decompile and recompile it directly via apktool.
See the link in Xperienced signature for tutorial of apktool
And this for apk multitool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326393
Thing is, the browser worked properly when I used virtuous instead of APKTool.
blakegriplingph said:
Thing is, the browser worked properly when I used virtuous instead of APKTool.
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Oh. Then there must be a problem that it wouldn't have been signed in APK MultiTool.
:good:
iamareebjamal said:
Oh. Then there must be a problem that it wouldn't have been signed in APK MultiTool.
:good:
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You mean like do I have to sign it manually or something?
EDIT: Seems like it had something to do with signing things or something. I tried manually doing a signapk job using the JAR and certs bundled with Virtuous and zipaligned it, and it now seems to work.
Now my question is that would a self-generated cert work on a system APK? I.e. the one that you just churned out on OpenSSL?
Hello XDA Members.
I would like to know how to convert a non-installable system apk into normal installable apk.
Example:
Let's say that test.apk is a system app.
If I take it to another device and try to install it, it will say app not installed, but if I put it in /system/app and chmod 0644 it, it simply works.
So what I want to know is:
How can I make test.apk install normally same as any other apk file
Regards,
~J2C
Just2Cause said:
llo XDA Members.
I would like to know how to convert a non-installable system apk into normal installable apk.
Example:
Let's say that test.apk is a system app.
If I take it to another device and try to install it, it will say app not installed, but if I put it in /system/app and chmod 0644 it, it simply works.
So what I want to know is:
How can I make test.apk install normally same as any other apk file
Regards,
~J2C
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after deodex the app it will work
There are a few different ways. The main issue being that it has to be signed to be able to install it in/data/app. Easiest way on the phone is this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2
On the computer, there are a few different signing tools. Not entirely sure if it matters what SDK platform you are on as it has been awhile since I have played with apps like that.
Vaibhav Chauhan said:
after deodex the app it will work
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I already deodexed it but it is still not installable
es0tericcha0s said:
There are a few different ways. The main issue being that it has to be signed to be able to install it in/data/app. Easiest way on the phone is this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2
On the computer, there are a few different signing tools. Not entirely sure if it matters what SDK platform you are on as it has been awhile since I have played with apps like that.
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So if I re-sign it, it will work?
Just2Cause said:
I already deodexed it but it is still not installable
So if I re-sign it, it will work?
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i have face this problem
when i deodexed the app and sign it it was working
@es0tericcha0s
I signed it right now and removed it from /system/app so I can try it, it installed!
But didn't work.
The apk is a close all button from Xperia Z2, I extracted it and deodexed it and I was able to get it to work when it's in /system/app but after I signed it, it installs but it doesn't appear in the recent apps list, as if it wasn't installed.
So I want it to be installable.
@Just2Cause
Ok now you can try this task killer on the attachment
it's based on the old task killer from here:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/01/1...ose-all-recent-apps-works-on-xperia-z-series/
and I've modded it to look like z2 task killer
I didn't tested it so tell me if worked with you
@naheel azawy
It didn't work, it installed but doesn't show up.
Just2Cause said:
@naheel azawy
It didn't work, it installed but doesn't show up.
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what about the one which I based my mod on? does it works?
naheel azawy said:
what about the one which I based my mod on? does it works?
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Nope.
Just2Cause said:
Nope.
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!!!
does any task killer worked with you???
if yes plz give me that apk
If it installed, then it's SOMEWHERE... Try this: Use a root explorer to browse through /data/app and see if you see it there. Sometime if the app isn't working right or has the wrong permissions, it'll install but can't see it. Which tool did you use to sign?
es0tericcha0s said:
If it installed, then it's SOMEWHERE... Try this: Use a root explorer to browse through /data/app and see if you see it there. Sometime if the app isn't working right or has the wrong permissions, it'll install but can't see it. Which tool did you use to sign?
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The app from play store that you suggested.
Edit:
It is in /data/app with rw-r--r-- permissions so it should work.
I attached the apk just in case if you want to check some things.
Edit 2:
The SystemUI.apk has this line in the AndroidManifest.xml:
Code:
<permission android:name="com.sonymobile.permission.TASK_SWITCHER_PLUGIN_VIEW" android:protectionLevel="signatureOrSystem" />
and this one is in the TaskKiller.apk's AndroidManifest.xml:
Code:
<uses-permission android:name="com.sonymobile.permission.TASK_SWITCHER_PLUGIN_VIEW" />
the TaskKiller is asking for permission from SystemUI instead of framework-res, idk why.
I'm thinking that this has to be a system app and tied to SystemUI to function properly. It doesn't seem to have it's own interface which is why no open option when installed and no icon showing.
es0tericcha0s said:
I'm thinking that this has to be a system app and tied to SystemUI to function properly. It doesn't seem to have it's own interface which is why no open option when installed and no icon showing.
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Exactly, but the old apk from the Japanese Z1 is installable.
Does resigning affect that much that it stops working?