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Hi friends..
I am using a Custom Rom..
And i edited some parts of it..
For example : Deleted google maps , talk and some unusefull apps. And added another applications to ROM memory another launcher , keyboard , messaging app and some apps which i use everyday important apps for me..
So now i am asking can i make my system a Custom ROM..
like other Custom Roms a zip file install it by CWM..
( I am not talking about Backup and Restore .. )
I need it because i like using different ROMs and it s hard when go back to use my best custom ROM have to install my usefull applications again.. If i can add my usefull applications in to a ROM it will be really great for me )
Hope someone can solve my question and explain it clearly..
Thx friends...
Yes you can.. Use 7zip to drag and drop ur apks or Delete files from Flashable zip of ur ROM...
BUT.. dont delete any apk that your ROM cant run without...
Default APK
So you mean i cant change any default application ?
I mean i don't want Original Touchwiz launcher, keyboard can't i change defaults ?
emosis said:
So you mean i cant change any default application ?
I mean i don't want Original Touchwiz launcher, keyboard can't i change defaults ?
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maybe you can refer to this.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089470
there are certain application that is needed for Ray...
other than that, you can remove it if you dont wan't...
Not deleting from phone
Ok friends. but you missunderstood me..
I m trying to find a way editing the custom ROM's applications changing them .. And when i flash that room i wanna the applications which i added in that ROM..
And i wanna change ROM's defaults
i mean i will edit a ROM's launcher .. When i flash that ROM it ll install GO launcher or other which i choose default..
Can u understand me ?
Or i want to make ROM what i am using now..
Not Backup..
definitly yes, you can personalize your rom before installation, refer to this thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
I think JJ meant that if you have a custom ROM made by someone you can open the zip file and modify the apk that are in the /system/app/ folder.
Following that idea... for example if I delete from a custom made ROM browser.apk and replace it with opera, I just put the apk there with any name or rename opera to browser.apk to make sure it installs correctly. So, if I delete an apk from a custom ROM do I have to replace it with an apk of the same name?
Btw, thanks for the "kitchen" link .
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I think JJ meant that if you have a custom ROM made by someone you can open the zip file and modify the apk that are in the /system/app/ folder.
Following that idea... for example if I delete from a custom made ROM browser.apk and replace it with opera, I just put the apk there with any name or rename opera to browser.apk to make sure it installs correctly. So, if I delete an apk from a custom ROM do I have to replace it with an apk of the same name?
Btw, thanks for the "kitchen" link .
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only those applications (apks) that have 3rd party alternate available can be replaced with your own custom apks... E.g, you can deletes browser.apk ...and without changing name you can add opera.apk... The OS will recognize automatically opera.apk as new browser..
Some applications don't have a 3rd party replacement such as settings.apk, systemui.apk.. you can't delete those... But you can replace them with modded ones of same version of fw without changing names...
thx
jjdoctor said:
only those applications (apks) that have 3rd party alternate available can be replaced with your own custom apks... E.g, you can deletes browser.apk ...and without changing name you can add opera.apk... The OS will recognize automatically opera.apk as new browser..
Some applications don't have a 3rd party replacement such as settings.apk, systemui.apk.. you can't delete those... But you can replace them with modded ones of same version of fw without changing names...
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It's the answer i was searching for.. Thx friend..
I just finished cooking a ROM, but when I touch the messaging app shortcut it says the App isnt installed. Meanwhile if I go and open it up from applications menu it opens up without a problem.
I would like the rom to install without this problem. I think it could be that the shortcut is pointing somewhere else and not to the actual application location.
Any advice on this?
Thanks in advance.
RedSpyderX said:
I just finished cooking a ROM, but when I touch the messaging app shortcut it says the App isnt installed. Meanwhile if I go and open it up from applications menu it opens up without a problem.
I would like the rom to install without this problem. I think it could be that the shortcut is pointing somewhere else and not to the actual application location.
Any advice on this?
Thanks in advance.
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Remove shortcut maybE its WRONG LINK SHORTCUT Remove nd make new !!!!!
forever king said:
Remove shortcut maybE its WRONG LINK SHORTCUT Remove nd make new !!!!!
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I mean in a Rom developing way. I know I can remake the shortcut and it will work.
I need to know if theres a way to edit the shortcuts targets inside the android config files.
RedSpyderX said:
I mean in a Rom developing way. I know I can remake the shortcut and it will work.
I need to know if theres a way to edit the shortcuts targets inside the android config files.
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if permanently den open .apk and rind maniefist. (or sumthing ) den goto 'label' tag change apk name of installing. if u wanna change link search like 'proccess.mms.xxx' replace all like 'process.phone.xxx'
Hey, I am having a different problem but still apk problem, I am Modding the stock keyboard ics apk, I just unzipped it changed the icons and then rezipped into a apk but it won't install the apk, during installation it says app not installed. Can anyone help me, thanks
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W1nst0n said:
Hey, I am having a different problem but still apk problem, I am Modding the stock keyboard ics apk, I just unzipped it changed the icons and then rezipped into a apk but it won't install the apk, during installation it says app not installed. Can anyone help me, thanks
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u hav to decompil , .modify, compil app thru apktool!$! as if _u unizp! values folder desappers
ps-: mayb u did wrong settings so apk can't install!!
forever king said:
u hav to decompil , .modify, compil app thru apktool!$! as if _u unizp! values folder desappers
ps-: mayb u did wrong settings so apk can't install!!
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When I use apk tool it says can not decompile
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W1nst0n said:
When I use apk tool it says can not decompile
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download and extract in 1 folder
code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/detail?name=apktool-install-windows-r04-brut1.tar.bz2
^ maybe u have to install it xD
forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=958390&d=1332349570
place .apk in folder , open cmd at directory ( fr win 7 pres n hold ' shift ' n prezs right click n click on open command prop here ' and type fr xample ' apktool d phone.apk ' fr compile type 'apktool b phone ' <<not .apk in it
Hello , this is my first post
I have been in the android development section for so many time and I cant make a post or reply there because I have to post at least 10 replies in the General section.
Anyway , I dont know whether this question is in the right section or not , But the admins can kindly take care of that.
THE QUESTION :I have been using customs roms posted by developers in the android development section for so long and I know how to edit them after downloading but can anyone tell me how to remove sound mods like Xsinfinity or any other sound mod from the rom? See sometimes i like the whole rom and the music players but what spoils it to me is messing with the sound levels .. so is there a way to remove them ?
Thanks for your time.
braincrack82 said:
Hello , this is my first post
I have been in the android development section for so many time and I cant make a post or reply there because I have to post at least 10 replies in the General section.
Anyway , I dont know whether this question is in the right section or not , But the admins can kindly take care of that.
THE QUESTION :I have been using customs roms posted by developers in the android development section for so long and I know how to edit them after downloading but can anyone tell me how to remove sound mods like Xsinfinity or any other sound mod from the rom? See sometimes i like the whole rom and the music players but what spoils it to me is messing with the sound levels .. so is there a way to remove them ?
Thanks for your time.
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The mod most probably replaces the system sound files... So in order to revert back you'll need to restore the backup... Or flash the original sound conf files in cmw..
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rachit.rc96 said:
The mod most probably replaces the system sound files... So in order to revert back you'll need to restore the backup... Or flash the original sound conf files in cmw..
Sent from my WT19i
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Thanks .. Can you tell me which files exactly i should delete? .. "I have the stock system folder to replace them with"
what are the original sound conf files? <<< if this is boring, u dont have to answer it
braincrack82 said:
Thanks .. Can you tell me which files exactly i should delete? .. "I have the stock system folder to replace them with"
what are the original sound conf files? <<< if this is boring, u dont have to answer it
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I think it's much better to reflash the original Rom than to search and replace individual files... Hmm. .. You can backup your apps and contacts... I did the same when sound mod messed up with system files and disabled xloud....
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rachit.rc96 said:
The mod most probably replaces the system sound files... So in order to revert back you'll need to restore the backup... Or flash the original sound conf files in cmw..
Sent from my WT19i
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rachit.rc96 said:
I think it's much better to reflash the original Rom than to search and replace individual files... Hmm. .. You can backup your apps and contacts... I did the same when sound mod messed up with system files and disabled xloud....
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Alright, that was helpful
1)Download Xs-infinity sound mod
2)Unzip (or just open the file) and look for same files in the rom
3)Delete exceeding files (the ones that don't have a correspondant in the same destination)
4) Replace file with same name (sound.lib etc) using ones from a stock or other custom rom
5) ???
6) Mod deleted
rachit.rc96 said:
I think it's much better to reflash the original Rom than to search and replace individual files... Hmm. .. You can backup your apps and contacts... I did the same when sound mod messed up with system files and disabled xloud....
Sent from my WT19i
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Just re flash your Rom. Then it replaced original files.
Guys .. The rom already has this sound mod .. So flashing it again wont do me any good .. Unless u mean that i reflash the stock rom but whats the point then i'll lose the custom rom .. It seems like theres no solution but deleting the files.
The only solution is the one i posted.
If you want you can make a script that will do it using adb shell rm cmd but not many other solutions than this..
Rudjgaard said:
The only solution is the one i posted.
If you want you can make a script that will do it using adb shell rm cmd but not many other solutions than this..
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yup , got it
Hi Friends,
This is a little Tutorial about changing app icons permanently. There was a lot of applications available in Playstore like “ icon changer free” etc etc to change the app icons. But the problem is that u cant use that changed apps in ur app drawer. U can only use that in ur home screen as a shortcut.
So I just decided to put a little tutorial to do that easily. I know everybody will know this already. But it will help for someone I am sure….
Credit goes to my friend dewanshu93 for teaching me this by personally
Credit Why So Serious? For the Icons
(And Sorry For My Bad English)
Tools Needed:-
(a) One PC
(b) 7 zip
(c) Some good icons
STEPS:-
1) Get some cool icons from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207136 and save it ur PC. Give him big thanks for the work.
Edit:- If u need some cool Galaxy S4 icons means go here: - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2216289 Please give thanks for his work..
2) Put the apps u want to change the icons to a Folder in ur PC. For example SemcAlbum, Phonebook, Browser etc
3) Here I am taking the Phonebook app for Example..
4) Right Click the Phonebook apk -> Open With -> 7zip File Manager. Then U will get a box contained some files like the attached Image 1
5) Then double click on the res folder and u get another box like attached Image 2
6) Find the folder named “ drawable-xhdpi “ and open it. U will get This Image 3
7) And most important thing is u need to find the original icon and its name of the phonebook.apk or whatever apk u take …
8) For that an easy way is create a new folder in ur PC’s Desktop and select all the images from the box ( Image 3 ) then drag it to the that new folder in the desktop.
9)Then open that folder then search for original the apk icon. Look in to Image 4
10) In my case the name of the Phonebook.apk’s icon is “ic_launcher_contacts “. So just note down the icon name and then open the folder that contains the icons that u downloaded. Image 5
11) And choose which icon u need and select it. Then rename it to the exact name of the original apk icon. ( For example ic_launcher_contacts )
12) After that just drag that renamed icon to res/drawable-xhdpi. It will ask for over right. Press Ok or Yes. Do the same process for res/drawable-hdpi and drawable-mdpi. Means drag the icon to these folders too. That’s it. Copy the apk to ur phone and move it to the System/app with correct permission…
Check the lastly Attached Two images for ur refference .
U can do it with almost all the apks. But I cant guarantee that it will work with all apks. Some System apks did not worked for me…
And also u can take icos from other apks too..
And this is my first work in XDA. Any mistake is there means I am sorry…
Thanks....
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Thank u very much.I tried with many tools to decompile, but I got errors before u teached me.U r my 'sensei'(teacher).
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Good but i already know it
But nice for the peeps that can do it now by thier own with this good tutorial
Good job
..[ Pandemic Quote..:: I Shine Brighter Then The *Sun* !!
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jokosher said:
Thank u very much.I tried with many tools to decompile, but I got errors before u teached me.U r my 'sensei'(teacher).
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
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Ha ha... Thats cool.. Then give me my fees...
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Pandemic said:
Good but i already know it
But nice for the peeps that can do it now by thier own with this good tutorial
Good job
..[ Pandemic Quote..:: I Shine Brighter Then The *Sun* !!
Sent From Xperia P Full Powered By A Dualcore.
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Yep. U r correct.. Thanks for that...
My Reddish Xperia S With XZX 2
where to find this app in cm9 rom? i can only find phone.apk, others i cant find, could someone help me here .. i want to change the phone, messaging, whats app and chrome.
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yuskhanzab said:
where to find this app in cm9 rom? i can only find phone.apk, others i cant find, could someone help me here .. i want to change the phone, messaging, whats app and chrome.
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U can download whatsapp and chrome from playstore and then change the icons bro.. So download any backup application from playstore . It will backup ur installed apps automatically. I preffer ultimate backup
My Reddish Xperia S With XZX 2
rajeevxperia said:
U can download whatsapp and chrome from playstore and then change the icons bro.. So download any backup application from playstore . It will backup ur installed apps automatically. I preffer ultimate backup
My Reddish Xperia S With XZX 2
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u mean, download the apk file first, mod it and thean install?
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Actually u will not get automatic backup when u downloading any apps from playstore. For that u need any backup apps. Ultimate backup will done the job. Install ultimate backup from playstore first. Open it go to settings and check the box allow automatic backup some thing like that. Then download the apps u need from playstore. It will automatically backuped in ur internel storage. So u can take the apks from there and then change the icons and then install it again...
My Reddish Xperia S With XZX 2
Finally i can change my icon.... , press thanks
how about changing the app name? any help?
This nice
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Problem
i was trying to change the show box icon cause i don't love to have an eye icon in my homescreen but whatever....,
i did exactly what you say and it had changed the app icon but it don't want to install it . it always tell me "App not installed"
img839 .imageshack .us /img839/3227/z5a7.png ( image in attaced files )
i unistall the original one but still doen't want to install please help !
kasperman said:
i was trying to change the show box icon cause i don't love to have an eye icon in my homescreen but whatever....,
i did exactly what you say and it had changed the app icon but it don't want to install it . it always tell me "App not installed"
img839 .imageshack .us /img839/3227/z5a7.png ( image in attaced files )
i unistall the original one but still doen't want to install please help !
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Something happened.. U hav root.? If yes means manually move the apk to system/app with permission and reboot. It will work
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Rajeev said:
Something happened.. U hav root.? If yes means manually move the apk to system/app with permission and reboot. It will work
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well look am kinda new to android i just got my first android device this week so i can't fully understand you...
yes i have root, do you mean to install the original apk then move it system app then install my edited one as an update ?
kasperman said:
well look am kinda new to android i just got my first android device this week so i can't fully understand you...
yes i have root, do you mean to install the original apk then move it system app then install my edited one as an update ?
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No. I mean remove ur old apk from System/app and replace ur edited apk to System/app with permission and reboot
WHY?
Tanks but it doesnt work for me
I tested it on 2 apk :
its icon changes sucssefully but it doesnt install at all!
what is the problem?
I tested it for Drop box , SMS :angel:
KHashayaAr said:
Tanks but it doesnt work for me
I tested it on 2 apk :
its icon changes sucssefully but it doesnt install at all!
what is the problem?
I tested it for Drop box , SMS :angel:
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Try to move to System/app with permission.. and reboot
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Rajeev said:
No. I mean remove ur old apk from System/app and replace ur edited apk to System/app with permission and reboot
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it worked Thanks
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it worked Thanks
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Instead of Saying Just Press The Thanks Button For me...
I am a new one for this forum and also for android rooting. I attachaone imahe that shows colourful icons in the settings menu. Its really nice one. If I get that type of view in my device? Is yes kindly anyone help how to get that theme? Which theme is used in this image?
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Could you please tell us a bit more about your device, like, is it rooted, which rom are you using, do you have xposed framework installed ? ...
vinoca said:
I am a new one for this forum and also for android rooting. I attachaone imahe that shows colourful icons in the settings menu. Its really nice one. If I get that type of view in my device? Is yes kindly anyone help how to get that theme? Which theme is used in this image?
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@vinoca u can get this type of theme in DROIDWIN ROM 5.0 So download that rom and then go to HT ktheme manager then apply kitkat theme nd done
primaelq said:
Hi,
Could you please tell us a bit more about your device, like, is it rooted, which rom are you using, do you have xposed framework installed ? ...
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Yes its rooted
Am using Cosmic Rom
Latest xposed installer installed and busybox installed
As you have xposed install you might be able to use SystemUI Icons which allows you to change every images from the system UI apk. The only problem is it's a bit long to change each icons one by one. I may be able to make an app to automate the process, but I need to find time for that. You could try using SystemUI icons for now and I'll tell you if I've found time to make an app or if I find a quicker way
Hope that was helpful
primaelq said:
As you have xposed install you might be able to use SystemUI Icons which allows you to change every images from the system UI apk. The only problem is it's a bit long to change each icons one by one. I may be able to make an app to automate the process, but I need to find time for that. You could try using SystemUI icons for now and I'll tell you if I've found time to make an app or if I find a quicker way
Hope that was helpful
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Thanks for ur reply prprimaelq. I can try but also Am waiting for your work for the app.
vinoca said:
Thanks for ur reply prprimaelq. I can try but also Am waiting for your work for the app.
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Ok I took a bit of time to see how I could manage to automate the process, for now the app is able to get superuser rights and access the SecSettings.apk file in System/app, now I need to see if I could modify the apk without decompile it. The problem is I have a lot of exams these weeks so it might take some time before I can finnish the whole app. I'll tell you when it will be ready