HELP! Unlocking the native hotspot app... - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

Okay, so I have my framework-res.apk pulled out and decompiled for the S4...
> http://www.overkillhq.com/downloads/tech/framework-res.apk
I have installed apktools and successfully decompiled the apk...
Code:
java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
java -jar apktool.jar d framework-res.apk
I back up the manifest/meta-inf and later copy it back when appropriate
I remove the following lines:
Code:
<string-array translatable="false" name="config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app">
<item>"com.samsung.spg"</item>
<item>"com.samsung.spg.NewSPGActivity"</item>
</string-array>
I then go to build and get the following:
Code:
C:\apktoolsJB>java -jar apktool.jar b framework-res
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
C:\apktoolsJB\framework-res\res\values\public.xml:5998: error: Public symbol array/config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app declared here is not defined.
C:\apktoolsJB\framework-res\res\values\public.xml:6050: error: Public entry identifier 0x1070056 entry index is larger than available symbols (index 86, total symbols 86).
C:\apktoolsJB\framework-res\res\values\public.xml:6050: error: Public symbol array/config_multiWindowHideFlashBarPackageList declared here is not defined.
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 17, --target-sdk-version, 17, -F, C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Lo
cal\Temp\APKTOOL5619132064710751576.tmp, -x, -0, arsc, -S, C:\apktoolsJB\framework-res\res, -M, C:\apktoolsJB\framework-res\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:358)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:283)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:206)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:176)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:228)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:79)
Caused by: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 17, --target-sdk-version, 17, -F, C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL5619132064710751576.tmp, -x, -0,
arsc, -S, C:\apktoolsJB\framework-res\res, -M, C:\apktoolsJB\framework-res\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:357)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:336)
... 5 more
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 17, --target-sdk-version, 17, -F, C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL5619132064710751576.tmp, -x, -0, arsc, -S, C:\apktoolsJB\framework
-res\res, -M, C:\apktoolsJB\framework-res\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:89)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:355)
... 6 more
What should I do to get back on track?

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We need to wait for a new apktool, it's a known problem at this point. I've managed to edit some java with smali/baksmali, but not yet resources. THere is some chatter over in the ATT S4 forum about someone that got it to compile.
[FIX] systemUI, framework-res, SecPhone compile error
Jeff

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If you didn't develop it it doesn't belong in the development section.
Please watch the noob video it explains not to do just this and why. You will get more support if you ask in the correct section... Q and A
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

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Other thread is similar but different:
This is for those having compiling issues with systemUI.apk and framework-res.apk and the error is a layout error. Here is what I did to fix it.
For example the error in framework-res that pops up: "@layout/keyguard_transport_control" which is in keyguard_screen_unlock_portrait.xml
Just change the line to "[email protected]/keyguard_transport_control"
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If you get a layout error, stick a + in front of your @ and it will ward off compiling demons.
Also, I'm not sure what "wifi_watchdog_on" and "subscription_mode" do in our settings.db; anybody able to enlighten me on this?
What is widgetsoid doing to enable the built-in wifi with the toggle?!

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Rushing said:
If you didn't develop it it doesn't belong in the development section.
Please watch the noob video it explains not to do just this and why. You will get more support if you ask in the correct section... Q and A
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
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Lesson learned. I apologize; I come from a forum that posts all root/advanced discussion in the development subthread, assumed this would be the same. Mods please move thread as you see fit =)
I went from scratch and found that if I followed another user's suggestion (cannot recall to give credit, 4:30 AM with a 6:30 wakeup time =/) in combination with the "+" trick, I got the APK to build with warnings about the translations:
Instead of removing all 4 lines, replace them with a single line:
Code:
<string-array translatable="false" name="config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app" />
Put @layout instead of @layout in 6 locations:
Code:
res\layout\keyguard_screen_password_landscape.xml
res\layout\keyguard_screen_password_portrait.xml
res\layout\keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml
res\layout\keyguard_screen_tab_unlock_land.xml
res\layout\keyguard_screen_unlock_landscape.xml
res\layout\keyguard_screen_unlock_portrait.xml
I'm scared to do it but I'm about to move this to my phone...wish me luck!

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OverkillSD said:
Lesson learned. I apologize; I come from a forum that posts all root/advanced discussion in the development subthread, assumed this would be the same. Mods please move thread as you see fit =)
I went from scratch and found that if I followed another user's suggestion (cannot recall to give credit, 4:30 AM with a 6:30 wakeup time =/) in combination with the "+" trick, I got the APK to build with warnings about the translations:
Instead of removing all 4 lines, replace them with a single line:
Code:
<string-array translatable="false" name="config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app" />
Put @layout instead of @layout in 6 locations:
Code:
res\layout\keyguard_screen_password_landscape.xml
res\layout\keyguard_screen_password_portrait.xml
res\layout\keyguard_screen_tab_unlock.xml
res\layout\keyguard_screen_tab_unlock_land.xml
res\layout\keyguard_screen_unlock_landscape.xml
res\layout\keyguard_screen_unlock_portrait.xml
I'm scared to do it but I'm about to move this to my phone...wish me luck!
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And now my phone is stuck at the verizon logo and ADB won't recognize it...can somebody link the thread I need to reference to fix this?
I'm at work right now (retail manager) and I need the phone tonight. This will be a lesson in playing with my phone when I'm tired and have things to do later ^_^
Thanks
Overkill

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Can you get into download mode? If so use Odin to flash back to stock. That's what I would try. Its not bricked as you prolly know just need to wipe and flash with Odin the correct .tar for your verizon device.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

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Rushing said:
Can you get into download mode? If so use Odin to flash back to stock. That's what I would try. Its not bricked as you prolly know just need to wipe and flash with Odin the correct .tar for your verizon device.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
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Yeah, I was able to download the tar and flash with Odin earlier in the day...thanks though!

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OverkillSD said:
Yeah, I was able to download the tar and flash with Odin earlier in the day...thanks though!
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good deal! Odin has saved me every time I mess up my Sammy =]

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So I looked at the Odin file I downloaded; is there a way to JUST flash the system.img.ext4 file from the tarball i downloaded? I want to keep goofing around with this and maybe be the one to post a working hack xD
Thanks guys,
Overkill

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Alrighty...
I installed CWRM so that I can use ADB if needed to push the original file back, great success!
Whenever I use a modified framework-res.apk, it seems to freeze at the verizon logo =(

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I have now tried using the APK Multi-Tool and apktools to create the modded framework-res.apk
Expected: Free native hotspot, wootsauce!
Actual: Phone stops loading at the Verizon logo and stays there. I have to re-load the original APK and the phone boots fine.

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Scott released in the dev section a mod for this.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app

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imablackhat said:
Scott released in the dev section a mod for this.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
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Cool. I also figured out it was because I didn't wipe the [dalvik] cache (I wiped both, not sure which one did it).
Going to see about removing the E911 icon next...