Hello, dear friends.
So I recently discovered apktool (congrats to me lol) in order to edit xml files in android apps.
I was able to successfully perform cosmetic changes to settings.apk, so now I'm trying to do some trick with trebuchet.apk:
I removed all the wallpapers from trebuchet.apk, so I was really wondering if anyone can help me out with disabling "wallpaper_chooser" popup menu. What I want the app to do is to lead me to gallery straight away after I push "menu" button and press "wallpaper"
Is it possible to be done without editing .smali files? Maybe some link in some xml file should be changed and I'm good to go?
Thanks in advance
Would be great to share my to-be-made launcher with anyone (using winsuk cm10 now)
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Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and if its possible I'm gonna ask for help here.
I'm losing hope with this, I followed all the guides regarding in modifying touchwiz however whenever I edit an xml file even just a letter and recompile it again, it won't work. I set the permissions to rwx-rxx-rxx in the /system/app but still its not listed as an installed application in all application lists. TB shows it as an uninstalled app/orphan. I already managed to deodexed my touchwiz so I don't know the problem anymore. What I'm trying mod with my touchwiz is as follows:
*5 icons dock (original icons) /no dock background or some line above dock just like original
*5 rows homescreen
*application_name=Samsung home to Home
*transparent menu_background
*fly in effect
*launcher:defaultScreenCount = 1
*automatically sorting apps to alphabetical
*disable homescreen app labels
I downloaded an already modded touchwiz3 to set as my model for editing, its perfect however what I don't like in it is the line above the dockbar and whenever I set the homescreen number to only 1, the homescreen icons/widgets are scrolling. I uploaded the 3 files (original/downloaded/my modded), could someone check what I'm missing in my work? BTW, I'm on a stock S5300DXLF2.
I'll appreciate all the help in advance, thanks.
set permission to.rw-r--r--.
MANYGREEEEEEEETZ!!!
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edit.how did u named the apk?
MANYGREEEEEEEETZ!!!
Yes, I set the permissions to rw-r--r-- but still its not showing up as an installed application. I deodexed the original touchwiz using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600805 but still it won't let me edit a single line in an xml file. What could be the problem?
Regarding your question about how did I named the apk, are you talking about the filename.apk (TouchWiz30Launcher.apk)? I didn't change that in the /system/app directory.
try to sign the apk
I finally managed to make it work, I copied all the files I edited from the new compiled apk to the original apk and I pushed back the original apk. However the application name and the menu background transparency didn't change at all. Since I don't know where the values folder goes after recompiling an apk, I don't know where to copy it from the new apk to paste to the original apk.
DarkEyes23 said:
I finally managed to make it work, I copied all the files I edited from the new compiled apk to the original apk and I pushed back the original apk. However the application name and the menu background transparency didn't change at all. Since I don't know where the values folder goes after recompiling an apk, I don't know where to copy it from the new apk to paste to the original apk.
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This is the problem of signing the app... use vts to compile, decompile and signing... I guess it will work...
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I tried using VTS, but that didn't help either changing the application name. I'm having another problem adding rows to homescreen, I changed the longaxiscells to 5 but I'm getting FC.
how is it .. is it good ?
Any of this is like the one in JellyBlastV3 rom??? With the transperant dock and stuff??? And I just push it using root explorer??? And set permissions??
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Hi Guys,
I followd this howto to enable on-screen buttons. (I'd post my question there, but i don't have the permission for this.)
I decompiled, modifit, recompiled and signed my framework-res.apk. Afterwards it hat about half the size. If I push the newly build framework-res.apk the system will be unusable. (the launcher and every app crashes seconds after start).
I have tried to copy the new /res Folder and the resources.arcs to the original framework-res.apk and push this. Then my Phone boots up fine, but the on-screen buttons are still disabled.
thank you in advance for help.
I wonder, if anyone has found the application of Cloud Print (official) without icon in the launcher (non-icon).
I tried descompilarla and compile, and I have not succeeded.
I tried to decompile, fix it and compile it, but I have not succeeded
I would greatly appreciate if anyone could help me.
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vk2r said:
I wonder, if anyone has found the application of Cloud Print (official) without icon in the launcher (non-icon).
I tried descompilarla and compile, and I have not succeeded.
I tried to decompile, fix it and compile it, but I have not succeeded
I would greatly appreciate if anyone could help me.
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What do you mean you have not succeeded?
Decompile the apk file, remove the icon and replace a transparent icon with the same name and if possible in same format as the older icon.
Also in android manifest file, look whether the icon is given with an extension. If so, change it to the icon's format that you have placed.
Now again recompile the apk file and also sign the apk.
There are lots of tutorials on both Google and XDA that will help you to learn decompiling and recompiling an apk.
Press thanks if I have helped you.
I am a newbie. Anyone can correct me if I am wrong.
Hello,
Many users here are helpful and I have learned a lot..
To thank these good people I've modded a couple of Lollipop apk's and will upload them here for others as a thank you.
These two have been modded for my personal use.
SystemUI.apk mod:
After upgrading my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G) to Android Loillipop 5.0.1 I was again facing the much disliked "S Finder" and "Quick Connect" buttons in the notification tray.
As I dislike the S Finder and Quick Connect being in the notification tray, they have been removed.
Settings.apk mod:
Since I have disabled/removed a lot of apps I have no use for the following items, they have been removed from the Settings menu
Accessibility
Easy mode
Private mode
Safety assistance
These apk's need to be copied into their original locations (will need root access)
Please back up your original files before doing any of this as I am not responsible if you stuff something up :crying:
SystemUI.apk is located in /system/priv-app/SystemUI
SecSettings.apk is located in /system/priv-app/SecSettings
You will need to set the permissions to these files once you copy them over to rw-r-r--
Regards..
Here are the files
SecSettings.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ctlzcyvenc2jka8/SecSettings.apk
SystemUI.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/download/cg1ne5ab3ue8j7m/SystemUI.apk
Enjoy
Will this work on SM-N910C?
Hi jmcostales,
I am not sure. I can only suggest that you "back up" your files and then try each one and see how you go. If the SystemUI.apk doesn't work for you the worst that will happen is a crash and no notification menu/pull-down. You will be able to copy over your old file and go back. I would assume the same thing for SecSettings.apk. It will either work or just simply crash when you try to access it. If it crashes just copy the old one back. If you decide to try these files don't forget to set the permissions once you copy the files over.
Thank you this work for me. you made me happy
Hello everybody! I need help really bad. I have downloaded the "C-Rom" for my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH T-999. There's an option in the Settings menu under Settings->Personalization called Themes. I want to remove this because I have no use for it and it crashes the GUI. Can somebody instruct me on how to properly remove it from my Settings menu or edit the Settings apk for me and upload it? I tried to do it myself by deleting strings from the Settings_Headers xml file but it was a failure. If anyone wants to attempt to help me I can provide the link and the location of this rom's Settings apk (since it's not in the "Apps" folder it's in the "Priv-apps" folder a little farther down).