[GUIDE] [N00B] How to decompile/recompile apk - Android

GUIDE
What will you Need:
ApkTool
Java JDK/JRE 32 bit
Terminal knowledge
Brain
Instructions
Extract zip folder to anywhere you choose. E.g: C:/android/apktool extracting the files to 'apktool' folder.
3.Now copy the apk to your Apk Tool folder.
2. Open your terminal
Your terminal will look like this...
C:\users\yourname>
Code:
[COLOR="Black"]cd.. → go back
cd.. android → go to this folder[/COLOR]
(Yes, it contains "..")
So you must be in your folder apktool (E.q: C:/android/apktool>)
3. Installing Framework
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
(framework-res.apk is only example.. You can type "apktool if SystemUI.apk",...)
4. Decompiling
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk framework1
(framework-res.apk is apk which you want to decompile and framework1.. You can type "apktool if SystemUI.apk",...)
Now you can enjoy it!
5. Recompiling/Finished Product
Code:
apktool b framework1 framework-res-new.apk
(framework1 is the folder with your edited files and framework-res-new.apk is your new apk file)
You can't use the new apk... You have to take what you did and add it back to the original apk file to proper signature.
Use something like 7zip, take the 'resources.arcs' file and any other xml files you edited out of the "-new" apk and copy them into Original .apk.
Congratulations! You modded .apk!​

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Mlopik said:
GUIDE
What will you Need:
ApkTool
Java JDK/JRE 32 bit
Terminal knowledge
Brain
Instructions
Extract zip folder to anywhere you choose. E.g: C:/android/apktool extracting the files to 'apktool' folder.
3.Now copy the apk to your Apk Tool folder.
2. Open your terminal
Your terminal will look like this...
C:\users\yourname>
Code:
[COLOR="Black"]cd.. → go back
cd.. android → go to this folder[/COLOR]
(Yes, it contains "..")
So you must be in your folder apktool (E.q: C:/android/apktool>)
3. Installing Framework
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
(framework-res.apk is only example.. You can type "apktool if SystemUI.apk",...)
4. Decompiling
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk framework1
(framework-res.apk is apk which you want to decompile and framework1.. You can type "apktool if SystemUI.apk",...)
Now you can enjoy it!
5. Recompiling/Finished Product
Code:
apktool b framework1 framework-res-new.apk
(framework1 is the folder with your edited files and framework-res-new.apk is your new apk file)
You can't use the new apk... You have to take what you did and add it back to the original apk file to proper signature.
Use something like 7zip, take the 'resources.arcs' file and any other xml files you edited out of the "-new" apk and copy them into Original .apk.
Congratulations! You modded .apk!​
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If your only editing smali and your rom is deodexed its simpler and faster to pull the classes.dex from archive of the original, decompile that and push it back to archive. As long as you don't delete the original classes.dex file from your folder you'll always have an original to go back to.:beer:
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Hi! I hope this is a forgiveable necropost, but you seem to know your stuff.
Here:
Code:
3. Installing Framework
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
(framework-res.apk is only example.. You can type "apktool if SystemUI.apk",...)
So you install the *.apk you want to edit. Some guides make it seem as if you should install framework-res.apk for ANY apk you want to decompile.

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ikjadoon said:
Hi! I hope this is a forgiveable necropost, but you seem to know your stuff.
Here:
Code:
3. Installing Framework
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
(framework-res.apk is only example.. You can type "apktool if SystemUI.apk",...)
So you install the *.apk you want to edit. Some guides make it seem as if you should install framework-res.apk for ANY apk you want to decompile.
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No, the if command installs the framework of the individual apk, loads/reads dependencies, etc...
There is no need for framework res beyond modifying that apk:beer:
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Stryke_the_Orc said:
No, the if command installs the framework of the individual apk, loads/reads dependencies, etc...
There is no need for framework res beyond modifying that apk:beer:
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THANK YOU! Wow, I've posted that question about 5 different places and you're the first to reply! Just to make sure, what this person is doing is completely unnecessary:
So we're going to open the folder and then place the APK we want to edit along with a JELLYBEAN framework-res.apk into the folder. For example if you want to edit a CM10 "SystemUI.apk" then you will pull the framework-res.apk from /system/framework/ folder nd place it in your desktop JBapktools folder.... Next, bring up the folder window and anywhere on the white space hold SHIFT and Right-Click. Then youre going to choose open command window here.
The first command is going to be: java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
This is going to install the framework.
Now close out the window.
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That step is not needed?
Another question, if you're free? This guide shows copy/pasting resources.arsc + XML files from the modified apk to the stock apk. Another guide, which was recommended to me by a TouchWiz modder, does this weird recompile dance with no resources.arsc/XML files mentioned:
1) Edit apk
2) Recompile apk (call this edited apk 1)
3) Copy/paste the META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.XML from stock apk into decompiled apk's /build/apk folder [what..why did we just recompile it, then?!)
4) Delete the apk in /dist
5) Recompile apk (again?!) into presumably edited apk 2
6) Edited apk 2 will be found in /dist folder
Can you make any sense of this? I posted it in the thread, but no reply as of yet.

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ikjadoon said:
THANK YOU! Wow, I've posted that question about 5 different places and you're the first to reply! Just to make sure, what this person is doing is completely unnecessary: That step is not needed?
Another question, if you're free? This guide shows copy/pasting resources.arsc + XML files from the modified apk to the stock apk. Another guide, which was recommended to me by a TouchWiz modder, does this weird recompile dance with no resources.arsc/XML files mentioned:
1) Edit apk
2) Recompile apk (call this edited apk 1)
3) Copy/paste the META-INF folder and AndroidManifest.XML from stock apk into decompiled apk's /build/apk folder [what..why did we just recompile it, then?!)
4) Delete the apk in /dist
5) Recompile apk (again?!) into presumably edited apk 2
6) Edited apk 2 will be found in /dist folder
Can you make any sense of this? I posted it in the thread, but no reply as of yet.
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I'm not sure about cm10, I've never played with it, but you shouldn't need to do it for each apk, the second question is dependant on what tool your using. I use team rejectz quick fix which build the app and then you have a few options. If you're only editing smali all you'd need to do is use 7zip to copy paste classes.dex from one archive to the original apk, if you prefer to keep the original then copy the Meta-inf as well as the classes.dex to the new apk in the dist folder inside the apk folder where you made your edits
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1829046
Here's the link for the tool I use, probably the easiest and fastest tool out:beer:
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OK! That tool looks awesome! I'll let you know,

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Mlopik said:
GUIDE
What will you Need:
ApkTool
Java JDK/JRE 32 bit
Terminal knowledge
Brain
Instructions
Extract zip folder to anywhere you choose. E.g: C:/android/apktool extracting the files to 'apktool' folder.
3.Now copy the apk to your Apk Tool folder.
2. Open your terminal
Your terminal will look like this...
C:\users\yourname>
Code:
[COLOR="Black"]cd.. → go back
cd.. android → go to this folder[/COLOR]
(Yes, it contains "..")
So you must be in your folder apktool (E.q: C:/android/apktool>)
3. Installing Framework
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
(framework-res.apk is only example.. You can type "apktool if SystemUI.apk",...)
4. Decompiling
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk framework1
(framework-res.apk is apk which you want to decompile and framework1.. You can type "apktool if SystemUI.apk",...)
Now you can enjoy it!
5. Recompiling/Finished Product
Code:
apktool b framework1 framework-res-new.apk
(framework1 is the folder with your edited files and framework-res-new.apk is your new apk file)
You can't use the new apk... You have to take what you did and add it back to the original apk file to proper signature.
Use something like 7zip, take the 'resources.arcs' file and any other xml files you edited out of the "-new" apk and copy them into Original .apk.
Congratulations! You modded .apk!​
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Click to collapse
To change icons to my custom rom I decompile SystemUI and framework-res?

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pegliese93 said:
To change icons to my custom rom I decompile SystemUI and framework-res?
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Yes, you can also decompile settings to further customize
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Mlopik said:
GUIDE
What will you Need:
ApkTool
Java JDK/JRE 32 bit
Terminal knowledge
Brain
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What if you don't have the 1st three but you do have a brain (last time I checked anyway).
I'm apparently a newer noob than this guide was written for since it sounds like more than I need. If it's the only way I may need more instruction if someone wants to help me with this little issue.
There is a default wallpaper in the Kindle Fire that for some unknown reason has been randomly popping up on my screen for months even though I use the latest twa_priv cm10 and now cm10.1 rom and go launcher exe. I found it in framework-res.apk :
res/drawable-sw720dp-nodpi/default_wallpaper.jpg.
I'd love to find out what the glitch is that causes this and fix it but I'd settle for getting rid of this particular image (sick of it).
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sharonbw said:
What if you don't have the 1st three but you do have a brain (last time I checked anyway).
I'm apparently a newer noob than this guide was written for since it sounds like more than I need. If it's the only way I may need more instruction if someone wants to help me with this little issue.
There is a default wallpaper in the Kindle Fire that for some unknown reason has been randomly popping up on my screen for months even though I use the latest twa_priv cm10 and now cm10.1 rom and go launcher exe. I found it in framework-res.apk :
res/drawable-sw720dp-nodpi/default_wallpaper.jpg.
I'd love to find out what the glitch is that causes this and fix it but I'd settle for getting rid of this particular image (sick of it).
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Run a logcat to find the process thats calling it. You have a few options here, you can adb it via sdk and a usb cable, or there are apps in the market that run logs for you:beer:
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Sorry to necro again, but I'm trying to edit the framework-res.apk to add virtual buttons, but everytime I try to recompile the apk, I kept getting this error
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2971: error: Public symbol st
ring/shutdown_confirm_question declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2969: error: Public symbol st
ring/shutdown_progress declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2961: error: Public symbol st
ring/silent_mode declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2968: error: Public symbol st
ring/silent_mode_ring declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2966: error: Public symbol st
ring/silent_mode_silent declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2967: error: Public symbol st
ring/silent_mode_vibrate declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3681: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_added_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3680: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_added_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3679: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_done_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3678: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_removed_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3677: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_removed_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3682: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_restart_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3389: error: Public symbol st
ring/sipAddressTypeCustom declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3390: error: Public symbol st
ring/sipAddressTypeHome declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3392: error: Public symbol st
ring/sipAddressTypeOther declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3391: error: Public symbol st
ring/sipAddressTypeWork declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3781: error: Public symbol st
ring/skip_button_label declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3672: error: Public symbol st
ring/sms_control_default_app_name declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3674: error: Public symbol st
ring/sms_control_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3676: error: Public symbol st
ring/sms_control_no declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3673: error: Public symbol st
ring/sms_control_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3675: error: Public symbol st
ring/sms_control_yes declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3624: error: Public symbol st
ring/smv_application declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3625: error: Public symbol st
ring/smv_process declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3881: error: Public symbol st
ring/ssl_certificate declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3882: error: Public symbol st
ring/ssl_certificate_is_valid declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3898: error: Public symbol st
ring/status_bar_device_locked declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3903: error: Public symbol st
ring/storage_external_usb declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3863: error: Public symbol st
ring/storage_internal declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3914: error: Public symbol st
ring/storage_phone declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3864: error: Public symbol st
ring/storage_sd_card declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3865: error: Public symbol st
ring/storage_usb declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3774: error: Public symbol st
ring/submit declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3835: error: Public symbol st
ring/switch_off declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3834: error: Public symbol st
ring/switch_on declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3762: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_binding_label declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3809: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_do_nothing declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3807: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_really_delete declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3805: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_too_many_deletes declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3806: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_too_many_deletes_desc declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3808: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_undo_deletes declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2862: error: Public symbol st
ring/terabyteShort declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3778: error: Public symbol st
ring/tethered_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3777: error: Public symbol st
ring/tethered_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3591: error: Public symbol st
ring/textSelectionCABTitle declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3552: error: Public symbol st
ring/text_copied declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3783: error: Public symbol st
ring/throttle_warning_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3782: error: Public symbol st
ring/throttle_warning_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3785: error: Public symbol st
ring/throttled_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3784: error: Public symbol st
ring/throttled_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2815: error: Public symbol st
ring/time1_time2 declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3821: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_decrement_hour_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3819: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_decrement_minute_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3823: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_decrement_set_am_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3683: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_dialog_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3820: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_increment_hour_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3818: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_increment_minute_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3822: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_increment_set_pm_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2857: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_separator declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2830: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_wday declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2828: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_wday_date declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3837: error: Public symbol st
ring/togglebutton_not_pressed declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3836: error: Public symbol st
ring/togglebutton_pressed declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2963: error: Public symbol st
ring/turn_off_radio declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2962: error: Public symbol st
ring/turn_on_radio declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3743: error: Public symbol st
ring/tutorial_double_tap_to_zoom_message_short declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3771: error: Public symbol st
ring/upload_file declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3713: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_accessory_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3712: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_cd_installer_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3711: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_charging_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3910: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_all declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3907: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_at declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3906: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_ets declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3909: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_gps declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3905: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_modem declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3908: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_pcv declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3708: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mtp_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3714: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3709: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_ptp_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3691: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_activity_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3694: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_button_mount declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3695: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_error_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3693: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3697: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3696: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3702: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_button_mount declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3703: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_error_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3701: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3699: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3698: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3700: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3692: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3710: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_ums_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3888: error: Public symbol st
ring/validity_period declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3645: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_alarm declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3644: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_bluetooth_call declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3643: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_call declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3648: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_icon_description_bluetooth declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3650: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_icon_description_incall declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3651: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_icon_description_media declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3652: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_icon_description_notification declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3649: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_icon_description_ringer declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3640: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_music declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3641: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_music_hint_playing_through_bluetooth declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3642: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_music_hint_silent_ringtone_selected declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3646: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_notification declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3639: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_ringtone declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3647: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_unknown declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3769: error: Public symbol st
ring/vpn_text declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3770: error: Public symbol st
ring/vpn_text_long declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3767: error: Public symbol st
ring/vpn_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3768: error: Public symbol st
ring/vpn_title_long declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3617: error: Public symbol st
ring/wait declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3764: error: Public symbol st
ring/wallpaper_binding_label declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2825: error: Public symbol st
ring/wday1_date1_time1_wday2_date2_time2 declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2826: error: Public symbol st
ring/wday1_date1_wday2_date2 declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2829: error: Public symbol st
ring/wday_date declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3467: error: Public symbol st
ring/web_user_agent declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3468: error: Public entry ide
ntifier 0x104031b entry index is larger than available symbols (index 795, total
symbols 138).
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3468: error: Public symbol st
ring/web_user_agent_target_content declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3799: error: Public symbol st
ring/websearch declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3578: error: Public symbol st
ring/week declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3579: error: Public symbol st
ring/weeks declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3601: error: Public symbol st
ring/whichApplication declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3658: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_available_sign_in declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3659: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_available_sign_in_detailed declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3663: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_dialog_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3670: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_enabled_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3669: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_enabled_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3665: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_failed_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3666: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_pbc_go_negotiation_request_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3668: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_pin_display_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3667: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_pin_go_negotiation_request_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3664: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_turnon_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3662: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_tether_configure_ssid_default declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3660: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_watchdog_network_disabled declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3661: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_watchdog_network_disabled_detailed declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3580: error: Public symbol st
ring/year declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3581: error: Public symbol st
ring/years declared here is not defined.
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\ERIC\AppData\Local\Temp\AP
KTOOL1712204641328360105.tmp, -x, -S, C:\android\apktool\framework\res, -M, C:\a
ndroid\apktool\framework\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\U
sers\ERIC\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL1712204641328360105.tmp, -x, -S, C:\android\
apktool\framework\res, -M, C:\android\apktool\framework\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:191)
... 6 more

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ericmaxman said:
Sorry to necro again, but I'm trying to edit the framework-res.apk to add virtual buttons, but everytime I try to recompile the apk, I kept getting this error
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2971: error: Public symbol st
ring/shutdown_confirm_question declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2969: error: Public symbol st
ring/shutdown_progress declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2961: error: Public symbol st
ring/silent_mode declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2968: error: Public symbol st
ring/silent_mode_ring declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2966: error: Public symbol st
ring/silent_mode_silent declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2967: error: Public symbol st
ring/silent_mode_vibrate declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3681: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_added_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3680: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_added_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3679: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_done_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3678: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_removed_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3677: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_removed_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3682: error: Public symbol st
ring/sim_restart_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3389: error: Public symbol st
ring/sipAddressTypeCustom declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3390: error: Public symbol st
ring/sipAddressTypeHome declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3392: error: Public symbol st
ring/sipAddressTypeOther declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3391: error: Public symbol st
ring/sipAddressTypeWork declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3781: error: Public symbol st
ring/skip_button_label declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3672: error: Public symbol st
ring/sms_control_default_app_name declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3674: error: Public symbol st
ring/sms_control_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3676: error: Public symbol st
ring/sms_control_no declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3673: error: Public symbol st
ring/sms_control_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3675: error: Public symbol st
ring/sms_control_yes declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3624: error: Public symbol st
ring/smv_application declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3625: error: Public symbol st
ring/smv_process declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3881: error: Public symbol st
ring/ssl_certificate declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3882: error: Public symbol st
ring/ssl_certificate_is_valid declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3898: error: Public symbol st
ring/status_bar_device_locked declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3903: error: Public symbol st
ring/storage_external_usb declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3863: error: Public symbol st
ring/storage_internal declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3914: error: Public symbol st
ring/storage_phone declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3864: error: Public symbol st
ring/storage_sd_card declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3865: error: Public symbol st
ring/storage_usb declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3774: error: Public symbol st
ring/submit declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3835: error: Public symbol st
ring/switch_off declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3834: error: Public symbol st
ring/switch_on declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3762: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_binding_label declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3809: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_do_nothing declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3807: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_really_delete declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3805: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_too_many_deletes declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3806: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_too_many_deletes_desc declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3808: error: Public symbol st
ring/sync_undo_deletes declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2862: error: Public symbol st
ring/terabyteShort declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3778: error: Public symbol st
ring/tethered_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3777: error: Public symbol st
ring/tethered_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3591: error: Public symbol st
ring/textSelectionCABTitle declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3552: error: Public symbol st
ring/text_copied declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3783: error: Public symbol st
ring/throttle_warning_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3782: error: Public symbol st
ring/throttle_warning_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3785: error: Public symbol st
ring/throttled_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3784: error: Public symbol st
ring/throttled_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2815: error: Public symbol st
ring/time1_time2 declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3821: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_decrement_hour_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3819: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_decrement_minute_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3823: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_decrement_set_am_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3683: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_dialog_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3820: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_increment_hour_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3818: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_increment_minute_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3822: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_increment_set_pm_button declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2857: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_picker_separator declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2830: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_wday declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2828: error: Public symbol st
ring/time_wday_date declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3837: error: Public symbol st
ring/togglebutton_not_pressed declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3836: error: Public symbol st
ring/togglebutton_pressed declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2963: error: Public symbol st
ring/turn_off_radio declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2962: error: Public symbol st
ring/turn_on_radio declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3743: error: Public symbol st
ring/tutorial_double_tap_to_zoom_message_short declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3771: error: Public symbol st
ring/upload_file declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3713: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_accessory_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3712: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_cd_installer_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3711: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_charging_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3910: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_all declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3907: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_at declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3906: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_ets declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3909: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_gps declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3905: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_modem declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3908: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mode_bypass_pcv declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3708: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_mtp_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3714: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3709: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_ptp_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3691: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_activity_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3694: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_button_mount declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3695: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_error_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3693: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3697: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3696: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3702: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_button_mount declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3703: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_error_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3701: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3699: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3698: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3700: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_stop_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3692: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_storage_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3710: error: Public symbol st
ring/usb_ums_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3888: error: Public symbol st
ring/validity_period declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3645: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_alarm declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3644: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_bluetooth_call declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3643: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_call declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3648: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_icon_description_bluetooth declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3650: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_icon_description_incall declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3651: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_icon_description_media declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3652: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_icon_description_notification declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3649: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_icon_description_ringer declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3640: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_music declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3641: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_music_hint_playing_through_bluetooth declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3642: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_music_hint_silent_ringtone_selected declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3646: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_notification declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3639: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_ringtone declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3647: error: Public symbol st
ring/volume_unknown declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3769: error: Public symbol st
ring/vpn_text declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3770: error: Public symbol st
ring/vpn_text_long declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3767: error: Public symbol st
ring/vpn_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3768: error: Public symbol st
ring/vpn_title_long declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3617: error: Public symbol st
ring/wait declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3764: error: Public symbol st
ring/wallpaper_binding_label declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2825: error: Public symbol st
ring/wday1_date1_time1_wday2_date2_time2 declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2826: error: Public symbol st
ring/wday1_date1_wday2_date2 declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:2829: error: Public symbol st
ring/wday_date declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3467: error: Public symbol st
ring/web_user_agent declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3468: error: Public entry ide
ntifier 0x104031b entry index is larger than available symbols (index 795, total
symbols 138).
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3468: error: Public symbol st
ring/web_user_agent_target_content declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3799: error: Public symbol st
ring/websearch declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3578: error: Public symbol st
ring/week declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3579: error: Public symbol st
ring/weeks declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3601: error: Public symbol st
ring/whichApplication declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3658: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_available_sign_in declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3659: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_available_sign_in_detailed declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3663: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_dialog_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3670: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_enabled_notification_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3669: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_enabled_notification_title declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3665: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_failed_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3666: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_pbc_go_negotiation_request_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3668: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_pin_display_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3667: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_pin_go_negotiation_request_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3664: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_p2p_turnon_message declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3662: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_tether_configure_ssid_default declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3660: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_watchdog_network_disabled declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3661: error: Public symbol st
ring/wifi_watchdog_network_disabled_detailed declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3580: error: Public symbol st
ring/year declared here is not defined.
C:\android\apktool\framework\res\values\public.xml:3581: error: Public symbol st
ring/years declared here is not defined.
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\ERIC\AppData\Local\Temp\AP
KTOOL1712204641328360105.tmp, -x, -S, C:\android\apktool\framework\res, -M, C:\a
ndroid\apktool\framework\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\U
sers\ERIC\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL1712204641328360105.tmp, -x, -S, C:\android\
apktool\framework\res, -M, C:\android\apktool\framework\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:191)
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What this is saying is that your command is incorrect. Are you using a program or manually executing?
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Stryke_the_Orc said:
What this is saying is that your command is incorrect. Are you using a program or manually executing?
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I'm using apktool via command prompt.

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Weird, try using another program. I prefer to use the team rejectz quick fix, its one of the easiest and fastest I've used:beer:
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Stryke_the_Orc said:
Weird, try using another program. I prefer to use the team rejectz quick fix, its one of the easiest and fastest I've used:beer:
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That worked without a hitch. Thank you sir! Here's what I managed to do

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ericmaxman said:
That worked without a hitch. Thank you sir! Here's what I managed to do
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Awesome
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so far i've been editing .apk by decompressing them and compressing them again using winrar and never had an issue.
in a scale of 1 to 10 how wrong is this? xD

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PlayGhost2 said:
so far i've been editing .apk by decompressing them and compressing them again using winrar and never had an issue.
in a scale of 1 to 10 how wrong is this? xD
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If its working for you I wouldn't worry
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Mlopik said:
GUIDE
What will you Need:
ApkTool
Java JDK/JRE 32 bit
Terminal knowledge
Brain
Instructions
Extract zip folder to anywhere you choose. E.g: C:/android/apktool extracting the files to 'apktool' folder.
3.Now copy the apk to your Apk Tool folder.
2. Open your terminal
Your terminal will look like this...
C:\users\yourname>
Code:
[COLOR="Black"]cd.. → go back
cd.. android → go to this folder[/COLOR]
(Yes, it contains "..")
So you must be in your folder apktool (E.q: C:/android/apktool>)
3. Installing Framework
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
(framework-res.apk is only example.. You can type "apktool if SystemUI.apk",...)
4. Decompiling
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk framework1
(framework-res.apk is apk which you want to decompile and framework1.. You can type "apktool if SystemUI.apk",...)
Now you can enjoy it!
5. Recompiling/Finished Product
Code:
apktool b framework1 framework-res-new.apk
(framework1 is the folder with your edited files and framework-res-new.apk is your new apk file)
You can't use the new apk... You have to take what you did and add it back to the original apk file to proper signature.
Use something like 7zip, take the 'resources.arcs' file and any other xml files you edited out of the "-new" apk and copy them into Original .apk.
Congratulations! You modded .apk!​
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What is terminal ???