how can I edit apk? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi
How can I edit or make change in apk sourse .
I tried apk editor but when I finish editing it refuse to save .
thank u
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yagahrhm said:
Hi
How can I edit or make change in apk sourse .
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You can use ES File Explorer for that actually.
If you know what to edit and you know where your desired files are located than you should just use ES File Explorer.
Of course there might be more apps that do this but this works for me from personal experience.
And if you want your answer faster the next time than you should consider posting in the Q&A section instead.

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Edit APK

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
Conclusion said:
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/
AashayS said:
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?
Conclusion said:
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
Conclusion said:
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
Conclusion said:
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?
QuantumFoam said:
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
Conclusion said:
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
Conclusion said:
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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tj_droid said:
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)
Conclusion said:
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)
msahin061 said:
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

[Q] How to decompile apk in android

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decompile IN android? you can use root explorer to go in to an app and see the drawable-hdpi but you CANT edit smali's in here. Good luck
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rjAndroid88 said:
If anyone knows pls rply to this...
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You can use the apk tool to decompile apk.
Google it and you will find alot of tutorials.
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you can use apk tool and decompile and recompile apks

[ANSWERED][Q]Live wallpaper choser app.

Hello guys,
I deleted my live wallpaper choser app and now I can't have any wallpapers anymore.
How can I solve this problem?
I would be glad if someone could help me, thanks:thumbup:
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Rapydax said:
Hello guys,
I deleted my live wallpaper choser app and now I can't have any wallpapers anymore.
How can I solve this problem?
I would be glad if someone could help me, thanks:thumbup:
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Here you go. I think in order to install this you're going to need to be rooted.
1. Copy and paste and paste the apk into your SDCARD folder on your Galaxy Player.
2. Then, use a file explorer with Root Permissions (e.g. Root Explorer, ES File Explorer) and copy and paste the apk into the following directory
system-->app
3. Lastly, do a reboot and you should be good.

[HELP] Copy file with permission + Samsung App Disaper

Hello,
i have recent update my Note 2 GT-N7100 to 4.3 and almost every thing work fine,
but i have notes the SAMSUNG APP diaper from my Note 2
can any one help me !!!
2 issue is how i can move to copy file from my SD card to System/app and how i can give the file permission i use FX & ES file
Thanks
Hi, I didnt understand much.. do you mean, u didnt find samsung apps.
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jacob_stallone1 said:
Hi, I didnt understand much.. do you mean, u didnt find samsung apps.
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Yes the Icon for SAMSUNG APP not appear any more ....
also, how i can move or copy file from SDCARD to SYSTEM\APP ...
with permission ...
i USE FX ...in steps please if you or any one can help
Thansk
hussamyassin said:
Hello,
i have recent update my Note 2 GT-N7100 to 4.3 and almost every thing work fine,
but i have notes the SAMSUNG APP diaper from my Note 2
can any one help me !!!
2 issue is how i can move to copy file from my SD card to System/app and how i can give the file permission i use FX & ES file
Thanks
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1-> i attached samsung apps. install as normal apk or push to system with right permission (rw- r-- r--)
2-> try root explorer or root browser
cosmyndemeter said:
1-> i attached samsung apps. install as normal apk or push to system with right permission (rw- r-- r--)
2-> try root explorer or root browser
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Thanks Man i try it and work fine

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This is a thread mainly used for themers and porters who want to edit the android manifest.xml in their apk's...
By using this u can mod your apks but the meta inf must be the original.
Installation:
Just pushboth files into system>framework folder by using root explorer.
Credits:
Rizwanl.
Download link:
Core.jar. https://db.tt/DIbYS64a
Services.jar. https://db.tt/NtsGWeji
Hit thanks if u like my work
Nice...
How to make this work on stock rom?
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Aakarsh99 said:
How to make this work on stock rom?
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just delete .odex of ur stock then simply push it to framework folder

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