[Q] new to android and asking about APK files - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello
I am a S4 new user comming from iPhone 5, on iPhone I can edit pictures/splash screen for the installed apps by just browsing to the installation dir for the app and edit whats inside..
my question is now I am rooted, is the APK file contents get extracted somewhere in the phone or it stays as it is?
and If yes where is the location?
regards

APK stays as it is at data/app and system/app

Ok. Thanks for the reply.
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(application)polaris office for g3

hey guys
Today I am porting polaris office from galaxy s2 to our phone
Requirement: Temporary or permanent rooted galaxy3 needed
root explorer.
Step for installation
1 Unzip the file you downloaded using thinkfree office or another app
2 Install the apk file in unzip folder
3 Open Root explorer application go to the sdcard folder and then navigate to unzip file. Open it and then open lib folder and move all the files(2 files are there) to system- lib and past the copy here(first unable mount option).
4 open the application and enjoyed
Its already been posted friend
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278369
And also here forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=986831
Works great
EDIT: this seems faster than the one in your first link vikraam
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bscraze said:
Works great
EDIT: this seems faster than the one in your first link vikraam
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oh ok sorry then
vikraam said:
oh ok sorry then
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No need to be people may find the one in your link faster
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[Q] [HELP][DEVs]Help with framework-res.apk--Some serious, weired problems!!!

Hi Guys! I am trying to modify the framework-res.apk of my bro's Micromax A70 with PNGs from trettet's CosmicExperia ROM. This Q is abt. A70, but related to P-500, so I think you guys can help me out. I've searched & tried everything, but nothing seems to be working. Its been more than 2 weeks here messing up and I've tried almost EVERYTHING possible and useful I came across.
I replaced those btn_check buttons, radio buttons, zoom in-out buttons, not. icons including battery, Wi-Fi, GPS, data and other such. The point is, I've replaced them accurately, deleted the extra PNGs and the no. of PNGs are same in both original and Modded apk. Moreover I've checked each and every PNG with their names and also, each *.9.png is properly 9-patched...!!!
Here's what I tried to change them:-
First tried APK-multitool, the apk got compiled succesfully, but after replacing it with original one, I am getting crash at the boot up.
Again, i searched for the prob., and got that APK-multitool doesn't seem to work correctly with sys apps and has bugs in compiling process. So I tried apktool(apktool.jar), and manually decompiled apk with commands, made changes and again recompiled, but got the same results.
NOTE:-In both the above cases, i tried unsigned as well as signed apks, also I Zipaligned the signed apk.
For replacing APK:-
I tried creating update.zip, but after flashing, I simply get crash at boot up!!
Next, I tried to include the framework-res.apk in ROM itself. Replaced the framework apk with modded one and again built it with kitchen, flashed it, but that didn't work even...........!!!
Finally, I tried a "reframe.sh" script for replacing apk with the terminal, but no luck still......
NOTE:- I didn't/can't try ADB Push, 'cause i don't have phone with me......
What can be the problem?? Am I missing something?? PLZ. guys help me out, I am really fried up with the F*****ing problems and its all getting REALLY WEIRED here!!! HELP REQUIRED ESPECIALLY FROM DEVS AND THEMERS!!!!!!!
Thanks In Advance.....
used 7-zip and copy paste all images from drawable-mdpi
aspee said:
used 7-zip and copy paste all images from drawable-mdpi
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That I tried first of all....... That's not the solution, the problem is much more complicated........
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I once port a70 and change framework images didn't got any such error
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I once port a70 and change framework images didn't got any such error
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Which things you did??? Same as i've described above???????
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Yeah somewhat
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Yeah somewhat
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Do you remember which rom's framework you modded???
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Stock
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Stock
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I am too modding framework from a custom rom, based on the stock one.....
It worked for you, but why not for me?? Can't understand!!! What do you think the problem is???
AND, DEVS, PLEASE LOOK AT THIS MATTER!! I REALLY WANT HELP!!!!
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WTF?? The thread is going down n down!!!!! Plz someone help me with this!!!
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Guys, please help!! Its delaying!! I cant start any new things bcoz of this!!.
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WTF?? The thread is going down n down!!!!! Plz someone help me with this!!!
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the a70 framework is like that a little change makes it stuck at logo or boot loops ...
follow the below method to make it work ...
In apk manager select this settings..
compression level =0
1.first change the images using any tool like apkmanager and recompile it ...
2.now again select the recompiled unsignedframework-res.apk and extract it ...now again using the apkmanager zip the apk ..
3.now zipalign the unsignedunsignedframework-res.apk manually and flash it ..then it will work...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195969
samrox144 said:
the a70 framework is like that a little change makes it stuck at logo or boot loops ...
follow the below method to make it work ...
In apk manager select this settings..
compression level =0
1.first change the images using any tool like apkmanager and recompile it ...
2.now again select the recompiled unsignedframework-res.apk and extract it ...now again using the apkmanager zip the apk ..
3.now zipalign the unsignedunsignedframework-res.apk manually and flash it ..then it will work...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195969
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You are right! This framework is a SENSITIVE thing!!
Will surely try this!!
Thanx a lot for yor quick reply...!!!!
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Hi sam, I tried what you said, but when i decompile apk for the first time, and agiain compile it with apk-multitool, the compiled apk contains a "keep" folder in it!! I think it's gone mad!!
This I've seen for the first time! previously, there were always only assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf files. So i tried apktool.jar manually. It recompiled properly.
Now, i placed the compiled apk in the modding folder of apk-mutitool. first extracted the the apk i.e. option no. 2, and then zip it again, i.e option no.3, right?? but now inside the zipped file, is see this- project\unsignedframewok-res.apk\assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf , that should be directly in the root of the zip. Also due to this the file doesn't get zipaligned!!!
HELP!!!!!!
D3oDex3D_Ayush717 said:
Hi sam, I tried what you said, but when i decompile apk for the first time, and agiain compile it with apk-multitool, the compiled apk contains a "keep" folder in it!! I think it's gone mad!!
This I've seen for the first time! previously, there were always only assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf files. So i tried apktool.jar manually. It recompiled properly.
Now, i placed the compiled apk in the modding folder of apk-mutitool. first extracted the the apk i.e. option no. 2, and then zip it again, i.e option no.3, right?? but now inside the zipped file, is see this- project\unsignedframewok-res.apk\assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf , that should be directly in the root of the zip. Also due to this the file doesn't get zipaligned!!!
HELP!!!!!!
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use apk manager it is better then apk tool
did you delete the resources.arsc from keep folder
D3oDex3D_Ayush717 said:
Hi sam, I tried what you said, but when i decompile apk for the first time, and agiain compile it with apk-multitool, the compiled apk contains a "keep" folder in it!! I think it's gone mad!!
This I've seen for the first time! previously, there were always only assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf files. So i tried apktool.jar manually. It recompiled properly.
Now, i placed the compiled apk in the modding folder of apk-mutitool. first extracted the the apk i.e. option no. 2, and then zip it again, i.e option no.3, right?? but now inside the zipped file, is see this- project\unsignedframewok-res.apk\assets, res, androidmanifest, and metainf , that should be directly in the root of the zip. Also due to this the file doesn't get zipaligned!!!
HELP!!!!!!
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As far as my experience goes ,you will have to delete the files you modified from the keep folder (if you changed any XML also delete resource.arsec) and continue with the batch script(it will tell u to do so after asking you If you want to copy unchanged files)
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APKTOOL IS EASIEST ACCORDING TO ME!
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androidusero1p500 said:
As far as my experience goes ,you will have to delete the files you modified from the keep folder (if you changed any XML also delete resource.arsec) and continue with the batch script(it will tell u to do so after asking you If you want to copy unchanged files)
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That's not the problem. I do delete the modified files in keep folder. But that script adds a keep folder inside the apk itself when recompiled!! lol!!!!
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samrox144 said:
use apk manager it is better then apk tool
did you delete the resources.arsc from keep folder
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Apk multitool is the updated version of apk manager. Though, i will try with that one to.........And no, i didn't delete resources. Infact nothing except the pngs in drawable-mdpi....
Thanks!!
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APKTOOL IS EASIEST ACCORDING TO ME!
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By apk tool, you mean apkmanager or that apktool.jar??
I used that apktool.jar manually with cmd, when apk multitool didn't work for me.....
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[Q] UCCW Skins help!

Does anyone know how to install a skin on a Samsung Galaxy SII, where do I put the font as there is no font folder and what do I do with the .UCCW file?
Put the files & folders into the folder: ultimatecustomclockwidget.
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Put the files & folders into the folder: ultimatecustomclockwidget.
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This has not worked for me ...instructions say put them on sdcard/fonts and if there is not a folder to create ...which I did ...have also moved folder into ultimatecustomclockwidget folder and still can't change fonts
What kind of fonts do you have to use .ttf .....apk???

[Q] Editing stock rom on SGY

Hi to all. First i'm new in this forum and at whole in android. Sorry if there is a thread like this or the place is not here and sorry for my bad english
I have a few questions about my Samsung Galaxy Young - 5360.
1. How to edit the status bar icons like battery, 3G , etc.
2. How to make a folders in the menu coz i have 7 pages of apps , and its out of order ( shuffle). This is for now.
P.S.
I'm talking about the stock rom. I don't wanna a custom rom , prefer the original one. And the phone is not rooted, but i will if need.
Thanks to all , and have a nice evening.
Well for the status bar you need to mod the SystemUI.apk which can be found in /system/app you pull it to your computer extract using a program like win rar go to res folder edit the pngs you want then put the res folder with moded files back to the archive and then using root explorer or adb(you need root) replacebthe original one with the moded one.As for the folders in drawer I suggest ylusing a different launcher lile adw or go launcher and make categories.For this you don't need root.
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Thanks for the info bro. But how to go to system/app and then how to mod this .apk file ?
You can use root explorer and then just long press the apk until a mebu shows up and then select copy after that navigate to the sd card and then click paste.After that just mount the sd card on your computer and you can then copy it on a local hard drive
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Okay, thanks again! And last question, how to edit .apf file?
maaaxy said:
Okay, thanks again! And last question, how to edit .apf file?
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I don't know about those files I will look it up tomorrow a tell you if I find anything.
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My bad. Im talking about SystemUI.apk file.
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My bad. Im talking about SystemUI.apk file.
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Ohhh that's easy just open them using win rar
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Okay i will do it this all. And i will write tommorow. Good evening.

Installing the Play Store Mod

Hey all,
I'm really interested in installing Deeco7's play store mod. The device is rooted and WT's custom ROM is installed. The problem is that I'm unable to install the modified version of the play store. He explains in his 'How to' that you need to backup and replace the Vending.apk file in the /system/app folder. Weirdly enough, there is no vending.apk to backup or replace...
Can anyone help me installing his mod? Or does someone know if it's - may be a better question - possible on our device?
Here is the link to his thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650116
mr32
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mr32 said:
He explains in his 'How to' that you need to backup and replace the Vending.apk file in the /system/app folder. Weirdly enough, there is no vending.apk to backup or replace...
Can anyone help me installing his mod? Or does someone know if it's - may be a better question - possible on our device?
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The market apk is named Phonesky.apk on our devices.
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I found the file. Thanks for that!
Unfortunately the modified de hadn't any effect on the play store...
Thanks
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