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I want to make a theme for our sweet Ace but i'm stock at "zip" file because i don't know to make it flashable ...
I have PNG pictures but i don't know how to replace the original files, the trick is in the "zip" file, how can i make it ?
spacecaker make some of this zip's, maybe he can help ...
i have same prob .. hindi main samjana koi ho to if u dint mind ..
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Zip file?
Ummm, You have made changes to framework-res.apk for the theme?
I can help, maybe.
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immy28 said:
i have same prob .. hindi main samjana koi ho to if u dint mind ..
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Okie
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tj_droid said:
Zip file?
Ummm, You have made changes to framework-res.apk for the theme?
I can help, maybe.
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I want to make changes at many apps from system/app and system/framework ... but i'm stock at creating zip file that replace my original files ...
Ex: themes that replace png files like spacecaker did !!!
After i finish i will share with you, but i'm stock here ...
Just download wonokairoen's theme from themes and apps section. Extract it using winzip/winrar etc.
Replace all his files by your files, dont change anything in META-INf folder.
Zip back the files and your theme will be ready.
Dont forget to take wonokairoen's permission before using his zip.
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tj_droid said:
Just download wonokairoen's theme from themes and apps section. Extract it using winzip/winrar etc.
Replace all his files by your files, dont change anything in META-INf folder.
Zip back the files and your theme will be ready.
Dont forget to take wonokairoen's permission before using his zip.
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Many thanx man, i will try it tonight !
so i followed tj_droids tutorial of decompiling and compiling using apk manager and i guess i did it all right.. decompiling went fine
but after compiling i am supposed to find resource.arsc in unsgined framework when opened as archive using 7zip..but i didnt!! help please if you can
Wrong section. You should have posted this in general section. Btw, did you delete resources.arsc from keep folder?
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tj_droid said:
Wrong section. You should have posted this in general section. Btw, did you delete resources.arsc from keep folder?
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sorry about the section..
yes... i did delete it from the keep folder..
now i dont find one in unsgined apk
What did you actually change in framework?
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tj_droid said:
What did you actually change in framework?
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strings.xml... nothing else
atishaycn said:
strings.xml... nothing else
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Did you delete strings.xml from keep folder?
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tj_droid said:
Did you delete strings.xml from keep folder?
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noo..i didnt
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noo..i didnt
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apk manager says in English that remove whatever modified + resources file if xml was edited.. you missed to read console buddy
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apk manager says in English that remove whatever modified + resources file if xml was edited.. you missed to read console buddy
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yaaa.. but there is not value folder or string.xml in the keep folder
madman_amit said:
apk manager says in English that remove whatever modified + resources file if xml was edited.. you missed to read console buddy
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AFAIK, you dont need to delete any xml's if you modifed them. Just delete resources.arsc, let apkmanager recompile it. Then drag and drop resources.arsc from new apk to old one.
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tj_droid said:
AFAIK, you dont need to delete any xml's if you modifed them. Just delete resources.arsc, let apkmanager recompile it. Then drag and drop resources.arsc from new apk to old one.
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yaa..but that is the problem.. no resuorce.arsc in the new apk.! the unsignedframework
atishaycn said:
yaa..but that is the problem.. no resuorce.arsc in the new apk.! the unsignedframework
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APKmanager is outdated now. Try new version of apkmanager. Its called APK Multi-tool. Search on google.
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tj_droid said:
APKmanager is outdated now. Try new version of apkmanager. Its called APK Multi-tool. Search on google.
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i tried the alpha2 version of that too
tj_droid said:
APKmanager is outdated now. Try new version of apkmanager. Its called APK Multi-tool. Search on google.
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it says some error while compiling
log- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54790911/log.txt
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AFAIK, you dont need to delete any xml's if you modifed them. Just delete resources.arsc, let apkmanager recompile it. Then drag and drop resources.arsc from new apk to old one.
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well then you haven't modded some xmls which are not defined by resources.resc
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madman_amit said:
well then you haven't modded some xmls which are not defined by resources.resc
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I modified bools.xml
Well, what type of xml's are defined by resources.arsc? :O
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madman_amit said:
well then you haven't modded some xmls which are not defined by resources.resc
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tj_droid said:
I modified bools.xml
Well, what type of xml's are defined by resources.arsc? :O
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i modded strings.xml
i believe that comes under resource.arsc
now using apk multi tool 1.0.3..
it doesnt compile only...shows some error..i posted the log..
what should be the decompile mode?
sources and resources
or sources
or resources?
I've an .APK file and I want to change the .APK filename in App Drawer and in the App and I want to change the icon that appears in App Drawer and installation,
P.S - The .APK file will be only used for myself, not to reupload someones work
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How do I change APK icon?
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u have to just unpack the apk repack it install...
these thread are of ur help..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649771
Aj.GaLaxY aCE said:
u have to just unpack the apk repack it install...
these thread are of ur help..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649771
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Tried the second link method but it didn't work
If u just wanna change the icon of the apl, then open ur apk in 7zip or winzip. And find the png file which contains the icon. It is either present in res/drawable-mdpi/
Or in res/midmap-mdpi/
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If u just wanna change the icon of the apl, then open ur apk in 7zip or winzip. And find the png file which contains the icon. It is either present in res/drawable-mdpi/
Or in res/midmap-mdpi/
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Does the icon has to be the same resolution? Do I not need to sign it?
P.S - Is it possible to change the APK name to show a different name in App Drawer?
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Does the icon has to be the same resolution? Do I not need to sign it?
P.S - Is it possible to change the APK name to show a different name in App Drawer?
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1)yes, it has to be of the same resolution.
2)u do not need to sign an apk if u open it in winzip or 7zip.
3) yes, u can edit name in the Android_manifest.xml. But for that u wud hav to decompile the apk.
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AashayS said:
1)yes, it has to be of the same resolution.
2)u do not need to sign an apk if u open it in winzip or 7zip.
3) yes, u can edit name in the Android_manifest.xml. But for that u wud hav to decompile the apk.
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I don't know how to decompile the APK, if I send you the APK can you change the APK name for me please
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I don't know how to decompile the APK, if I send you the APK can you change the APK name for me please
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I can . But i am out of town at present.
Only do it if its ur own apk. Otherwise its illegal....I think
And even if its not, I, as a developer strongly discourage it. I would certainly not like my app being decompiled
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I don't know how to decompile the APK, if I send you the APK can you change the APK name for me please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664292
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QuantumFoam said:
Only do it if its ur own apk. Otherwise its illegal
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Not really. You can rename an apk till you use it for yourself.
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AashayS said:
I can . But i am out of town at present.
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When will you be available?
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Only do it if its ur own apk. Otherwise its illegal....I think
And even if its not, I, as a developer strongly discourage it. I would certainly not like my app being decompiled
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I'm using the APK app myself
tj_droid said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664292
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I'm new to this so it will be quite hard for me to do it
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I'm new to this so it will be quite hard for me to do it
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Its damn easy buddy. There's no harm in trying.
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tj_droid said:
Its damn easy buddy. There's no harm in trying.
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Can you do it for me as I don't really have a clue
Can someone help me please
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Can you do it for me as I don't really have a clue
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My PC has been locked-down by my dad. If you dont trust me, check my stocklite rom's thread. I've clearly mentioned that I can't update the rom before my exams. Dad will open up the pc only in July. So, I cant do any development related work till that time. Sorry.
You can try apkrenamer to rename apps. Search on google.
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You can try apkrenamer to rename apps. Search on google.
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But apkrenamer just renames the name in app drawer. Not in the app. And also not in oter apps which hve connections.
Can anyone help me to change the APK file name please, I've tried it myself but without success
X-Plore file manager (with Root access)
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How do I change APK icon?
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Use X-Plore file manager
(Root access is required)
First backup your original apk file.
Work:
1- Open an app as zip file
2- go to res\drawable-hdpi\ folder
3- find icon.png in this folder
4- then Go to the second section in the browser (on the screenshot)
5- find the png file which is your new icon.
6- Rename it "icon.png" and mark.
7- Then copy it and write over old one.
8- End
Note:The new apk file is not signed so you can't install it like a normal installation.
So you can push it to the system\app folder (Root access is required)
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Use X-Plore file manager
(Root access is required)
First backup your original apk file.
Work:
1- Open an app as zip file
2- go to res\drawable-hdpi\ folder
3- find icon.png in this folder
4- then Go to the second section in the browser (on the screenshot)
5- find the png file which is your new icon.
6- Rename it "icon.png" and mark.
7- Then copy it and write over old one.
8- End
Note:The new apk file is not signed so you can't install it like a normal installation.
So you can push it to the system\app folder (Root access is required)
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I can change APK icon via WinRAR but I need to know how to change APK filename
Guys..i want to edit a .apk file.say,an apex launcher theme xyz.apk is there.i want to change the icons of that theme.how to edit it ??
Someone plz tel me the procedure elaborately.
Thanks
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I think... Using 7zip you select view archive. Then modify.
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I can extract the .apk
Bt how to merge that extracted files into a .apk file ?? 7zip cn't do it bro
When I've changed battery icons in the systemUI.apk I've used 7zip. But dont extract! View the archive, then drag and drop the files in making sure they're named the same as the ones they're replacing. Then when I backed out its saved
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My 7zip doesn't have any 'view archive' option bro
What's your version ???
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avrojyoti said:
My 7zip doesn't have any 'view archive' option bro
What's your version ???
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Select the apk. Click Right mouse button>7zip>Open Archive.
Got it bro...thanks..
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I have tried to install D.O.C's smooth slider mod and ended up with a bootloop. Can someone help me please? (Steps i did are below, correct me if i am wrong)
1.Copy framework-res to sd card
2.Change file extension to .zip
3.Extract file
4.Replace all 8 files with ones provided at download link
5.Re-zip the file
6.Change application extension to .apk
7.Copy that file to system/framework
8.Wait for reboot
Please Help Me
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creepycow said:
I have tried to install D.O.C's smooth slider mod and ended up with a bootloop. Can someone help me please? (Steps i did are below, correct me if i am wrong)
1.Copy framework-res to sd card
2.Change file extension to .zip
3.Extract file
4.Replace all 8 files with ones provided at download link
5.Re-zip the file
6.Change application extension to .apk
7.Copy that file to system/framework
8.Wait for reboot
Please Help Me
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You have to set permissions first to rwrr and then move it to system/framework.. Next time please don't make new threads.. Post here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276094
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vishal_android freak
creepycow said:
I have tried to install D.O.C's smooth slider mod and ended up with a bootloop. Can someone help me please? (Steps i did are below, correct me if i am wrong)
1.Copy framework-res to sd card
2.Change file extension to .zip
3.Extract file
4.Replace all 8 files with ones provided at download link
5.Re-zip the file
6.Change application extension to .apk
7.Copy that file to system/framework
8.Wait for reboot
Please Help Me
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Extracting the apk breaks the apk (Signature)
So to do this you need a computer. Can't do this on phone.
1st way:
-Open the apk with WinRAR (without changing the apk extension)
-Simply drag & drop the D.O.C's files in respective folders & click OK on prompt.
-Push into system with correct permissions.
2nd Way:
You have to decompile the apk, replace files, recompile, sign it & then push it into your system.
Cheers!
ak070
Thanks guys i really appreciate it thanks!
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Thanks guys i really appreciate it thanks!
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Don't express your thanks through post. There is a button for that. Hit it if I or Anyone has helped you somehow.
Cheers
ak070
I still cant and what do u mean by opening an apk file without changung extension
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Do u think someone can help me if i upload my framework for someone to help me mod it?
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Do u think someone can help me if i upload my framework for someone to help me mod it?
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Try apk multitool... If you want to just make some images changes just extract it and make changes then pack it... If it needs xml changes then you will have to decompile and compile... These can be done with apk multitool...
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I will try that tomorrow its at night here at Singapore
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I still cant and what do u mean by opening an apk file without changung extension
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I meant that don't rename the file to .zip. You can open .apk file by Right click > Open with > WinRAR. Now just drag & drop D.O.C.'s files in the RAR. Window in respective folders then click Ok.
Cheers!
ak070
Oh... My com doesnt have the open with option i have to do it manually
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ak070, i have tried your method but my rom wouldnt boot. When i used root browser to push the file in, i got fc's and all apps data was deleted. Tye loading icon became a spinning arrow
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