anyone can tell me how to edit apk files and change the name of applications.
and how to use apkedit application.
To start with APK files are just zip files. Rename the extension from .APK to .zip and u would b able extract it. I will post more as soon as get on a PC.
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hey still i want more information about how to edit apk files and change the name of the application
Never done it, but this might me helpful: http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/
Doesn't get much easier than Apk Edit
thanks for the help everyone but still anyone can give more information then please post
Download
http://code.google.com/p/android-ap...ame=apktool-install-windows-2.2_r01-3.tar.bz2
Extract it using your favoirate zip application.
Requirements:
* JRE 1.6 (Java Runtime Environment)
Get the apk file which u wanna hack in the folder where you have extracted the apktool. (Like c:\apktool)
Rename the .apk to .zip and extract it. (talk.apk is now talk.zip and after extraction we have folder talk)
You will find AndroidManifest.xml in that folder.
Open it with Notepad++ (I prefer Notepad++)
You will find android:label and the name of app and icon details and many more thing change all you want but dont mess up the structure.
open command prompt then cd to the folder where you have extracted apktool. then type .
apktool.bat b "folder name" "APK name" . (Eg. apktool.bat b talk notalk.apk)
Tip: If you are not getting me i think you shouldnt do it......
Hello,
What program do I use to open an apk file?
I want to modify an apk file and then save it.
thanks
I think you just put it on your computer, rename it from .apk to .zip
extract.
There ya go.
IDK but you may have to sign it somehow again, but im not sure if you even need to.
Or just use winrar and open it.
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I grabbed APK Manager from the development section. More for theming, but powerful.
How to decompile an apk file
use 7-zip if all you want to do is replace images and already edited xml's
Hey guys, i need some help with removing installed VRtweaks, if anyone could just point me in the right direction i would be grateful..
This is my first post in this forum, and my first screwup with the SGSII..
Look in /sdcard/VRTweaks/backup
As long as you didnt apply the tweak twice the original file will be there, just use a program such as root explorer or ES File Explorer to overwrite them.
Pleases note that you will need to mount /system as read/write via the app and that you may get tons of FC's after you replace the file and before you reboot.
If the backup file from that folder doesnt work, open up the VR zip and grab the files you need out of there and overwrite as above.
Good luck.
Thanks man. I'll give it a try.
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Hi guys
Hope someone help me
Can someone help or my one apk:
Settings.apk
My rom will be finish but i have problem with this apk so i could finish it
I try to push it but it doesnt work
Even a stock.
But my friend gave me a one settings.apk it work
But i need to edit more so i not use it.
Please someone help at once..
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Seems like you want to "mod" your ROM?
janreytuazon15 said:
Hi guys
Hope someone help me
Can someone help or my one apk:
Settings.apk
My rom will be finish but i have problem with this apk so i could finish it
I try to push it but it doesnt work
Even a stock.
But my friend gave me a one settings.apk it work
But i need to edit more so i not use it.
Please someone help at once..
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First of all, which ROM are you using? Get the ROM's "zip" file. In the "zip" file, you will find the "system" folder. Open the "system" folder, and you will find the "app" folder. In the "app" you will get the apk named "Settings.apk".
If you are modding your ROM, it is necessary that you "sign" the apk. Else, it won't work.
Assuming that you are using apktool:
Unpack apk using apktool, do all the editing and stuff.
Open up the original "Settings.apk", and extract the "META-INF" folder and "AndroidManifest.xml" file from it.
Pack the apk using "apktool b Settings"
Now, copy the META-INF and the AndroidManifest.xml files/folders into Settings/build/apk folder and paste it (replace files if necessary)
Then, re-build the apk using "apktool b Settings"
Now, push the app, and apply the permissions correctly. In most cases, it is 644.
Iam using my rom
But its not finish because of that apk
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vineethraj49 said:
First of all, which ROM are you using? Get the ROM's "zip" file. In the "zip" file, you will find the "system" folder. Open the "system" folder, and you will find the "app" folder. In the "app" you will get the apk named "Settings.apk".
If you are modding your ROM, it is necessary that you "sign" the apk. Else, it won't work.
Assuming that you are using apktool:
Unpack apk using apktool, do all the editing and stuff.
Open up the original "Settings.apk", and extract the "META-INF" folder and "AndroidManifest.xml" file from it.
Pack the apk using "apktool b Settings"
Now, copy the META-INF and the AndroidManifest.xml files/folders into Settings/build/apk folder and paste it (replace files if necessary)
Then, re-build the apk using "apktool b Settings"
Now, push the app, and apply the permissions correctly. In most cases, it is 644.
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If i edit other thing in my apk i will do ur method up there in apktool
Then i will sign and zipalign? Or only sign?
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Use any of the tools available for zipaligning
janreytuazon15 said:
If i edit other thing in my apk i will do ur method up there in apktool
Then i will sign and zipalign? Or only sign?
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I just sign the apk and push it, and it works. If you would like to zipalign, use dsixda's kitchen, or any other apk tools available
vineethraj49 said:
I just sign the apk and push it, and it works. If you would like to zipalign, use dsixda's kitchen, or any other apk tools available
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Did i do your apktool method an sign and push?
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Yes, without signing, it wouldn't work.
janreytuazon15 said:
Did i do your apktool method an sign and push?
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As I said, system apps don't work if they aren't signed properly. And, the method that I use for signing is just "another" method. There are other methods too For simplicity, you can use any of the "apk tools" that other developers have created for simplicity.
vineethraj49 said:
As I said, system apps don't work if they aren't signed properly. And, the method that I use for signing is just "another" method. There are other methods too For simplicity, you can use any of the "apk tools" that other developers have created for simplicity.
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Hi try to decompile it in apktool
But
I see a errors when get decompiling..
And when i get to the directory
I only see
Res
Androidmanifest.xml
And one other folder
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You need to install required frameworks...
janreytuazon15 said:
Hi try to decompile it in apktool
But
I see a errors when get decompiling..
And when i get to the directory
I only see
Res
Androidmanifest.xml
And one other folder
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Get the framework-res.apk from the /system/frameworks folder, and install it using apktool if framework-res.apk and try compiling :silly:
I'm trying to copy a file to /system/fonts using ES (I also tried Root Browser), but it keeps giving fail, can someone help me? (Yes, permissions are set to ReWriteable)
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Bump! Same problem here.