[TUTS] Simple Theming/MOD (Changing Images in APK) - Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro

Basic & easy way to Theme your GT-i8552 by changing some images.
Requirements:
Samsung GT-i8552 (ROOT Required)
Computer
7zip - Link: http://www.7-zip.org/
Android Commander – Link: http://androidcommander.com/
ADB Insecure – Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590 (Download the attached file and not from Google Play) - Credits to this thread :good:
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To begin, We need to Setup and Install our required Applications.
1. Install ADB Insecure to your GT-i8552.
After Install, open Adb Insecure in your GT-i8552, this will only setup once.
In ADBD Category, this options must be Checked.
Enabled insecure adbd (Checked)
Enable at boot (Checked)
Note: This app is to keep your GT-i8552 R/W in Android Commander.
2. Install Android Commander to your PC.
Why we use Android Commander?
We use this to transfer files from your PC to your Phone especially in the System Folder, this is safer because it will prevents your phone to avoid stop responding when changing anything in system files, especially “framework-res.apk”, and of course, after pasting anything to the system folder, you must change their permission before rebooting the phone.
3. Install 7zip
We will use this application to open APK files.
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NOW!, Let’s get started
Our Example is to change the “WiFi Icon” in Settings.APK
APK File: Settings.APK
Image File: ic_settings_wireless.png
Size: 54x54
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Create a folder in Drive C: and name it with “THUNDER”, It should be C:\THUNDER (any name you want, I just like THUNDER)
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB Cable.
3. Open Android Commander
in the LEFT PANEL, go to C:\THUNDER\
in RIGHT PANEL, go to /system/app/
select Settings.apk from the right panel and click COPY (this will copy Settings.APK from your phone to C:\THUNDER\.
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
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4. Minimize Android Commander for later use, after this, open “My Computer” and go to C:\THUNDER\, you will see Settings.APK inside, right click the file and open this with 7zip.
5. 7zip application will open, then go to /res/drawable-hdpi and look for ic_settings_wireless.png, select it and drag it to C:\THUNDER\ folder.
6. After extracting ic_settings_wireless.png, you can now EDIT or REPLACE the image in any image applications that support PNG, I recommend Photoshop or Paint.NET, do not change the filename, do not change resolution because it will affects the size in your phone screen, do not change the type of image file, it should be PNG type.
7. After replacing or editing the image, you are now ready to bring this file to the APK, of course you will use the 7zip again and do it vice versa, after dragging it back to 7zip, it will prompt you that the file is existed, just overwrite it.
8. After dragging it back, you may now close 7zip and of course your Settings.APK was also change.
9. Go back to Android Commander and copy Settings.APK from C:\THUNDER\ to /system/app/
10. After copying, be sure to set the permission, right click Settings.APK from RIGHT PANEL and choose “Properties”
11. After clicking Properties, a popup dialog will be open, in there you can change permission, please follow the permission assigned in the image.
12. After changing permission, theming is done, you may close android commander and reboot your phone to make your changes to take effect. You can also reboot your phone in android commander by clicking the Power Off/Reset button in the menu.
13. EXPLORE & ENJOY !!!!
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[TUTORIAL] How to Decompile and Recompile ICS .Apk Files][Easy ONE]

This is an Easy Tutorial, How to Decompile .apk and Recompile .apk Files​If u like this Tutorial, Hit THANKS Button​CREDITS
Memnoc - For Gud Ideas.
Xavierjohn22 - the amazing author of AutoApktool go Here, Hit thanks to Him Too.
Sandy7-For Motivation.
Requirements
Java (last version)
JDK (last version)
JDR (last version, usually included in JDK or Java)
Auto_Apktool 2.0.0 (DOWNLOAD THIS ONE NOT OTHERS)
HOW TO DO
NOTE: before start, select Apktool version with option 21, YOU MUST CHOOSE 1.4.1 version
1) Download and simply unpack Auto_ApkTool
2)Click on "autoapktoolmain.bat", prompt will open
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
3)put the apk you want to EDIT, in "_INPUT_APK"
4) Nw u Should Choose "option 6" for 'decompiling .apk
5) when option 6 is being selected, drag the apk from _INPUT_APK folder into the windows prompt and click enter
6) A Note window will appear, and will show IF the decompiling process has been done properly. Once you close that window, you will see the decompiled folder in _INPUT_APK folder
7) do your edits (xml, smali, or png, WHATEVER)
8) recompile with option 7 (NOTE: this time you MUST drag all the FOLDER, NOT the apk)
9) Once recompiling finished, u will Get a Dcompiled NOTE window that Shows your apk is sucessfully Compiled, Close that Window, Once open the decompiled folder, go to "dist" folder, and here you got your edited apk
10) NOW this is the Last step, since u cannot Sign System app, u will have to Copy the META-INF foldrer frm the Orginal apk to the edited apk, for more Info See the "Screen"
11) Rename the apk if Needed, and push it.
Reserved for tutorial on editing, decompiling/recompiling .jar files :thumbup:
For video tutorial!:thumbup:
FAQ's​Why can't we use Apktool???
Well, you can, but it's more difficult, that's it.
Why do you say "must use 1.4.1 apktool version"??
The reason why is that since 1.4.2 version, apktool generate java code while recompiling process is going on, and this lead to errors that 9/10 makes decompile process fail

[UTIL]Apk Studio - Logcat and Browse, Push, Pull, CHMOD buttons [Update]

Apk Studio - Logcat and Browse
If you need to know what happens in your phone.
You can use Logcat from Apk Studio.
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You need:
- Java Runtime Environment
- Apk Studio, witch you can download from here
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1. Logcat
Now you must to:
- connect your phone via USB to the PC,
- launch the application Apk Studio,
- hitting the Refresh button from lower left part to Devices bar.
When the phone appears, click on the button Logcat on Devices bar and Logcat window will appears.
In Logcat window click on the Start button, top left.
If your phone is connected before booting, logcat begins with bootanimation.
During bootup
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
During the launch of an application
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2. Browse
Other buttons on Devices bar available are:
- Information - information about phone,
- Browser - browse on the phone,
- Shell - command prompt window, directly to phone,
- there is a command prompt window directly on your PC on up Toolbar, under About.
In the Browse window, after launching, you can double-click on: Applications, System Storage, or Partitions, to see the folders, files and partitions from your phone. Some of them may be very important information.
Below are some screenshots:
Browse Applications
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Browse System Storage
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Browse Partitions
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2 windows comand prompt in phone and in PC.
Thanks for your attention.
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Thanks to:
vaibhavpandeyvpz for Apk Studio
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Think Different
"Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."
Steve Jobs
Push, Pull, CHMOD buttons
Push, Pull, CHMOD, New, Rename, Delete
With Apk Studio, you can also transfer files and change permissions.
On the bar buttons are two arrows and a small key.
- one pointing down named Push,
- one pointing up named Pull,
- and a small key named CHMOD.
To copy files from your PC to phone, uses Push button.
To copy files from your phone to PC, uses Pull button.
To change permissions, uses CHMOD button.
On the bar buttons there are also other useful buttons:
- New for add new file,
- Rename for rename a file,
- Delete for delete a file.
Enjoy !

HOW to enable Call Recording for Alpha [4.4.4][5.0.2]

Hi m8
Coz i need this feature on every my phone & now I try to find working solution on my Alpha runing Lollipop 502.In this time before custom roms apper this is good solution with working call recording.
Everywhere was this solution from our m8 from xda @ _alexndr,10ks for your effort alex
This mod work on every Samsung galaxy & every Alpha model.
How to:
Requirements: Rooted Samsung galaxy Alpha or any galaxy. Installed any root explorer allows you to edit system files (ES File Explorer is recommended).
Not more than 5 minutes from your time.
Steps:
1.Open “ES File Explorer”/root explorer and press on the top left icon.
2.Press Tools then choose Root Explorer.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
3.Hit Mount R/W, change Path “/” and “/system” from RO to RW then press OK.
4.Once you press OK Superuser will ask for root permission hit GRANT.
5.Press the top left icon, hit Local, choose / Device.
6.Go to: system > csc
7.Find “others.xml” to take backup before modifying it.
8.Now open “others.xml” file with touching on it ,will give you new menu ,
you chouse open as text editor
9.Press on the top right icon (3 dot) and choose Edit.
10.Search the following lines (at the end of script):
FeatureSet> and </FeatureSet>
11.Create a new line and paste the following line (AS ONE LINE) BEFORE the previous lines (NO SPACES): this must lock like this
PHP:
<CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>RecordingAllowed</CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>
12.Hit the back button then press Yes to save the file.
13.Save the changes to “others.xml” file then Reboot, to apply the changes on your device.
Screen should look like this if you manage to do it right
I `m giving you link to download ready file for those which have already root to only input this ready file in root/system/csc/
How to
1.first download file
2.find it on your phone ,than copy it
3.browse to root/system/csc there is your original file others.xml ----rename it to others.xml.bak
than paste modified file ..
restart phone
try & you will se that you have manuel call recording option
FILE modified others.xml
taht is all fox
others.xml
Thanks man works perfectly in Galaxy Alpha 5.0
If it is too complicated for anyone you can do the same with just installing Xposed Framework and Wanam
hi
:good::good:
Hay
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G850A using Tapatalk
There is no other way to save the file as mp3 or to save the file with the name of the caller and insert auto call recording features?
Thanks Hensk for your work:good:

[MOD] Media/Volume NavBar for TouchWiz In Car Installs

With the help of 7786 and lots of time spent to fix the code on the IronRom's NavBar, I have finally finished the Media/Volume Navbar for the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 for TouchWiz.
This mod not only enables the NavBar, but it is modified to change Volume for those installs where a Volume Knob is not an option like mine. Also has the Previous, Play/Pause and Next Playback functions. The Google Logo opens the Google Search when held for a second. I for one really don't care to have a Search Engine taking up valuable space on my Screen (despite the ScreenShots [emoji14])
On Certain Launchers, for example Apex Launcher, The Navbar is Transparent. I don't know what other Launchers are like this But it looks great.
Download Links Under Corresponding Photo:
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
White: http://1drv.ms/1R3dyqO
Red: http://1drv.ms/1R3dA1Q
Green: http://1drv.ms/1R3dxDk
Blue: http://1drv.ms/1R3dDLk
How to Install Mod:
1. Download Zip 2. Enable Soft Keys 3. Restart Into Recovery 4. Install Zip 5. Clear Dalvik/Cache 6. Enjoy
How to Enable Soft Keys:
Section 1: Pre-requisites
You need to have root access on your device.
Install Root Explorer or ES File Explorer or any file manager with which you can access the system partition. Below steps are given for Root Explorer.
Make sure your device is at least 70% charged to avoid complications during the process.
Section 2: Procedure
Open your preferred file manager and mount the system partition as read-write in stead of read only. Grant superuser access when it prompts.
Go to the system folder present in the root of file system. i.e the path- /system
root explorer
Now open the file “build.prop” in any Text Editor. For Root Explorer users, long click on “build.prop” file and tap on “Open with Text Editor”. (Before editing this file, for a safety, copy this file to the external memory card and save as a backup.)
build.prop
Now add the following line to this file at the end:
Code:
[CENTER]qemu.hw.mainkeys=0[/CENTER]
Save and Exit.
Now reboot your device.
Voila! You now have soft keys on your device!
If soft keys are still not enabled, please check if you have typed in the exact line as above. There are some apps which do this for you with a single click. But these apps may cause boot loops. Happy Androiding!
Original MOD for the Nexus 7 2013 by 7786 can be found HERE​

[Tip] How to apply substratum without flashing Vendor. img

Hey
Many of us after the feb update cannot apply themes
The solution is to go to system select overlay folder
And create link in the vendor folder
Navigate to System folder using your root Explorer
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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Hold down Overlay folder
Three dots menu : link to this file
Navigate to vendor folder
Hit create link
Reboot and viola!
eraser0 said:
Hey
Many of us after the feb update cannot apply themes
The solution is to go to system select overlay folder
And create link in the vendor folder
Reboot and viola!
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Where is the overlay folder? Also how do you even do it?
Big thanks to OP for sharing the tip, it works
Here's how I was able to follow OP:
1.) Using a file manager (I used solid explorer), navigate to /system
2.) Long-press the overlay folder within /system then press the 3-dot menu and choose "Create Symlink'.
3.) From within the window set location by pressing "Browse", go back one step to root location then choose the vendor folder and press "Select".
4.) The result should look like what's on the pic. Hit "Create" then reboot.
Note: If for whatever reason you apply a theme in the wrong manner and end in a boot loop (ex. flashing a theme not compatible with substratum legacy on stock 7.1.1), flashing the substratum rescue zip to undo the changes will also remove the symlink, so you will have to re-create it again.
blitzkriegger said:
Big thanks to OP for sharing the tip, it works
Here's how I was able to follow OP:
1.) Using a file manager (I used solid explorer), navigate to /system
2.) Long-press the overlay folder within /system then press the 3-dot menu and choose "Create Symlink'.
3.) From within the window set location by pressing "Browse", go back one step to root location then choose the vendor folder and press "Select".
4.) The result should look like what's on the pic. Hit "Create" then reboot.
Note: If for whatever reason you apply a theme in the wrong manner and end in a boot loop (ex. flashing a theme not compatible with substratum legacy on stock 7.1.1), flashing the substratum rescue zip to undo the changes will also remove the symlink, so you will have to re-create it again.
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Man you are better in explaining things
boutsism said:
What do you mean "create link in the vendor folder"? how are you doing this?
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DEVILOPS 007 said:
Where is the overlay folder? Also how do you even do it?
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You may check the updated post!
Yeah that looks great. Luckily I don't need to worry a out that for now because it seemed to be a problem with my kernel. I was using flash kernel and getting the problem but then I switched to Chad's faster angler and that sorted it. Thanks so much for sharing the solution.

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