(help) how to change png in apk with android phone - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys recently my pc stop working nd i want to replace some png icon in apk.
Is that possible to edit or replace png in apk with my android device if yes then pls link me to the guide or post the method here.
Thanks in advance
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Use Xplorer App
PRAKASHPANDEY193 said:
Hey guys recently my pc stop working nd i want to replace some png icon in apk.
Is that possible to edit or replace png in apk with my android device if yes then pls link me to the guide or post the method here.
Thanks in advance
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hiii..
its very easy..
1. download xplore.apk using link below
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...utm_medium=organic&utm_term=play+store+xplore
2. Open xplorer Locate ur apk..
3. long press on ur app and tap on open as zip
4. Replace or add png or any data using copy paste
5 . Then long press on opened apk and tap on zip back to apk
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[Q] Unlock screen - Kyrillos v9.3 SGSII

Hi All,
First of all Apologies if my question is dumb.
I am using Samsung galaxy 3 (ROM: Kyrillos v9.3). Awesome ROM.
My question is how to change the wallpaper for the SGS II unlock screen?
I tried searching the forum for answers but was in vain.
Could somebody atleast let me know if this is possible.
Thanks a lot for your time and help.
Can somebody please help me out..
legolasism said:
Can somebody please help me out..
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pull out framework-res.apk from /system/framework
open it with 7zip an go to res/drawable-ldpi and replace zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.jpg with the pick you want (must have same size)
peter_baz said:
pull out framework-res.apk from /system/framework
open it with 7zip an go to res/drawable-ldpi and replace zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.jpg with the pick you want (must have same size)
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Sorry for my dumbness.. Where is the /system/framework? should I use any filemanager for it?
legolasism said:
Sorry for my dumbness.. Where is the /system/framework? should I use any filemanager for it?
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yup
use adb or on your mobile download es file explorer and enable root access
then press the star icon and then phone
then u can see the system file to do the rest on your pc
after you done it overwrite the old one
peter_baz said:
pull out framework-res.apk from /system/framework
open it with 7zip an go to res/drawable-ldpi and replace zzzzzzzz_default_lockscreenw.jpg with the pick you want (must have same size)
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Will this also work on vivek v5.3 Rom with ics theme v1.5
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sohail77 said:
Will this also work on vivek v5.3 Rom with ics theme v1.5
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i think yes
Can i do this using root explorer and if it is yes then could u plz tell me how could i do that
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sohail77 said:
Can i do this using root explorer and if it is yes then could u plz tell me how could i do that
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you'll have to use comp for that, mate....you can use root explorer to put framework to system though....but not for changing backgrounds or any of png's in framework-res....
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peter_baz said:
yup
use adb or on your mobile download es file explorer and enable root access
then press the star icon and then phone
then u can see the system file to do the rest on your pc
after you done it overwrite the old one
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Thanks a lot for your time.. I was successful to find the apk file. I opened it with winrar.. Pasted the new image file. Copied back the apk to sd. Using root explorer I copied it back to system/framework. But still the default picture comes.. I verified the apk file in the system/framework folder it has my new picture.( confused )
Please help me with this.. Thanks
legolasism said:
Thanks a lot for your time.. I was successful to find the apk file. I opened it with winrar.. Pasted the new image file. Copied back the apk to sd. Using root explorer I copied it back to system/framework. But still the default picture comes.. I verified the apk file in the system/framework folder it has my new picture.( confused )
Please help me with this.. Thanks
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i just did it again,this is the way...
extract the all the drawable-ldpi folder and look at the last pic.tha t is the one you want to replace.then put it back to the .apk!
dont do it via adb or while the .apk is in a .zip
it has to be just framework-res.apk in the desktop
peter_baz said:
i just did it again,this is the way...
extract the all the drawable-ldpi folder and look at the last pic.tha t is the one you want to replace.then put it back to the .apk!
dont do it via adb or while the .apk is in a .zip
it has to be just framework-res.apk in the desktop
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Thanks for helping me with this Peter.. "then put it back to the .apk!" - > How do I achieve this.. should I just rename the .zip to .apk.. This is where I am struck. Cause the winrar/7zip doesnt help me to zip it in apk format..
Hey guys !
When you go in your gallery and after that on an image. You do settings and make this wallpaper of lockscreen... And it only change GS2 lockscreen wallpaper
Sorry for my very bad english
brigo said:
Hey guys !
When you go in your gallery and after that on an image. You do settings and make this wallpaper of lockscreen... And it only change GS2 lockscreen wallpaper
Sorry for my very bad english
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Didnt work..
legolasism said:
Thanks for helping me with this Peter.. "then put it back to the .apk!" - > How do I achieve this.. should I just rename the .zip to .apk.. This is where I am struck. Cause the winrar/7zip doesnt help me to zip it in apk format..
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no need to zip or anything
just put it back like you would in any other folder.
just:
1 open apk with 7zip
2 replace the wallpaper
3 make sure you did it (close the 7zip window and check the wallpaper again
4 close the window and push the apk to the phone

[Q] Transparent statusbar ics

Does anybody know how to port transparent statusbar for ics ? I´m running KA05 ics rom and I have tried to get the statusbar on it transparent,but haven´t found one that works so far...apparently gs2 has it already check this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432512
Mid framework res or systemui. apk. I have a transparent notification bar on on my laptop, but coz I was planning to do it myself, I but you could also extract the files from the T. E. A. M. rom zip.
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Sorry for the typing errors, need to adjust SwiftKey settings and I can't edit on Tapatalk
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no worries I understand...so u have transparent statusbar on your lappy ? could u reply to this post and attach it when you get home ?
I remember I saw one today actually. Look in the themes and apps section
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Oh, that was the statusbar widget. I'm at home, but it's quite late already. You can extracts the framework res and/or systemui from the zip of the T. E. A. M. ROM which is in the development section, otherwise I can send you the file tomorrow maybe. Or if your good with photoshop you could create it yourself.
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thanks,but no thanks if you are talking about this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465537
it isn´t working...tried it and the statusbar dissappeared I had all the right permissions set and rebooted...nada so I restored the original systemui.apk
I can't read all post but if you want transparent status bar .
Rename app .zip
Unzip it find status bar bg (black bar)
Now simple PC program paint.net
Go to layers now transparency
Set to 150 save if you haven't or can't do post here let me know if that's all you want I'll do for you
No problem I'm doing other stuff
But I fit it in for you
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Here's statusbar_background.png.
I tried to replace it with the default file in framework-res, but I can't notice any changes.
Here's the framework-res I modded.
I tried replacing the framework-res provided by you sdk16420 and now Im in a bootloop I backed up my original framework on a sdcard.I think I didnt properly replace the framework-res.apk I renamed the modified one to framework-res2.apk and copied to the system framework folder...then I deleted the original one there and all the apps started crashing until I was left with the black screen...then I managed to reboot it...and now Im in a bootloop can I somehow replace the original one from my sdcard with the one that is currently in the system framework folder ? through adb or something ? And thank you korma when I get out from this bootloop Ill attach my original framework-res.apk and if your not too busy then maybe you could mod it for me because Im not too good with modifying apks ?
Ok so I didnt find a way to restore it with adb...I know its possible,but I just didnt have time to look around for an answer so I reinstalled the rom.
So here is my framework-res.apk could someone please modify it and reupload it and tell me how to properly replace it so I dont end up in a bootloop again ? Thank you
Dice1212 said:
So here is my framework-res.apk could someone please modify it and reupload it and tell me how to properly replace it so I dont end up in a bootloop again ? Thank you
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First make a nandroid backup then mive your mod to /system and set permissions rwrr then move the framework modded to system/framework and replace the old one.
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I need your system UI
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Ok here is my System UI so I don't need to replace the framework-res.apk at all ? Anyways thanks for finding time for me korma
Dice1212 said:
Ok here is my System UI so I don't need to replace the framework-res.apk at all ? Anyways thanks for finding time for me korma
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no its just in systemui all do one I get up
I can't test for you so I do 3 25% 50% 75%
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ok scrap that i do in uot
Ok I tried the 30% one because the other links gave me this --> Invalid Attachment specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator
long story short it didn't work...I flashed it in cwm,but still black statusbar I attached a screenshot for you
Dice1212 said:
Ok I tried the 30% one because the other links gave me this --> Invalid Attachment specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator
long story short it didn't work...I flashed it in cwm,but still black statusbar I attached a screenshot for you
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How strange can u view from brousr and take the first test
N yes xda aps fkd up not showing attachments
OK I drop all n fix do this
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Can I view what in browser ? Screenshot from browser ?
Attachment 943323 link still not working
Dice1212 said:
Can I view what in browser ? Screenshot from browser ?
Attachment 943323 link still not working
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No your right bro working on now
V strange
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see what happens with it done in kitchen
im confuse to fk why they moved it from systemui to framework
try this cwm zipView attachment 943453

[Q] App isnt installed message.

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

[TUTORIAL] [P/U/Sola/GO] [UPDATE :- 03.04.2013] Changing App Icons

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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Re: Tutorial :- Changing App Icons
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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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).
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Ha ha... Thats cool.. Then give me my fees...
My Reddish Xperia S With XZX 2
Re: Tutorial :- Changing App Icons
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
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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
Problem
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
Problem
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
kasperman said:
it worked Thanks
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[Request]{Help Required}

How can I remove the 3 dot menu in every app in motion rom....I tried using apktool but it gave me bootloop.
So plz help me port that ...It is the last feature required to make s3 neo official(stock) lollipop rom baased on touchwiz like s4
NilayNoob said:
How can I remove the 3 dot menu in every app in motion rom....I tried using apktool but it gave me bootloop.
So plz help me port that ...It is the last feature required to make s3 neo official(stock) lollipop rom baased on touchwiz like s4
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Go to /System/build.prop with root explorer and edit it Search in the text file for :"qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" and delete it. Then just save the file and reboot
NilayNoob said:
How can I remove the 3 dot menu in every app in motion rom....I tried using apktool but it gave me bootloop.
So plz help me port that ...It is the last feature required to make s3 neo official(stock) lollipop rom baased on touchwiz like s4
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hi
need modify file generic-kl in system/usr/keylayout folder
but in second post there is a link with zip flashable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65462139&postcount=1094
nik60 said:
hi
need modify file generic-kl in system/usr/keylayout folder
but in second post there is a link with zip flashable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65462139&postcount=1094
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Yes that's the right way. You have to modify keylayout. Idk which number is for left HW key but you should be abke replace recent app to menu key and 3-dot menu will be hidden
Thanx
me to i want to remove 3dots and make it like stock swipe from down to up

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