I can not edit a smart launcher theme. I have tried with several applications like apktool and it does not let me install after being edited. Somebody could help me.
Theme- SLK Futura
help
@RoMeR_ESP
Root your phone ''if isn't'' and replace the modified apk using root explorer ''es file explorer"" set the permissions & reboot to apply the changes.
don't forget to backup the original apk.
Related
so i was working with cyonbread theme and turning it into a tron theme.
I got all my icons i want so far, but am unable to install the apk (all i did was replace files in the current theme and then emailed it to myself, to try and install) but it keeps saying it fails to instal the apk
any help on what i'm doing wrong...
thanks in advance!
Is it a flashable theme or morph?
If it's morph, the name of the zip has to be EXACTLY the same as the .xml file in the root of the .zip.
it's a theme that you would install like with an apk
this is probably the issue, what xlm file is it? and where can i find the line of code to change the name?
also any good free xlm editors out there?
Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and if its possible I'm gonna ask for help here.
I'm losing hope with this, I followed all the guides regarding in modifying touchwiz however whenever I edit an xml file even just a letter and recompile it again, it won't work. I set the permissions to rwx-rxx-rxx in the /system/app but still its not listed as an installed application in all application lists. TB shows it as an uninstalled app/orphan. I already managed to deodexed my touchwiz so I don't know the problem anymore. What I'm trying mod with my touchwiz is as follows:
*5 icons dock (original icons) /no dock background or some line above dock just like original
*5 rows homescreen
*application_name=Samsung home to Home
*transparent menu_background
*fly in effect
*launcher:defaultScreenCount = 1
*automatically sorting apps to alphabetical
*disable homescreen app labels
I downloaded an already modded touchwiz3 to set as my model for editing, its perfect however what I don't like in it is the line above the dockbar and whenever I set the homescreen number to only 1, the homescreen icons/widgets are scrolling. I uploaded the 3 files (original/downloaded/my modded), could someone check what I'm missing in my work? BTW, I'm on a stock S5300DXLF2.
I'll appreciate all the help in advance, thanks.
set permission to.rw-r--r--.
MANYGREEEEEEEETZ!!!
---------- Post added at 01:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:59 AM ----------
edit.how did u named the apk?
MANYGREEEEEEEETZ!!!
Yes, I set the permissions to rw-r--r-- but still its not showing up as an installed application. I deodexed the original touchwiz using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600805 but still it won't let me edit a single line in an xml file. What could be the problem?
Regarding your question about how did I named the apk, are you talking about the filename.apk (TouchWiz30Launcher.apk)? I didn't change that in the /system/app directory.
try to sign the apk
I finally managed to make it work, I copied all the files I edited from the new compiled apk to the original apk and I pushed back the original apk. However the application name and the menu background transparency didn't change at all. Since I don't know where the values folder goes after recompiling an apk, I don't know where to copy it from the new apk to paste to the original apk.
DarkEyes23 said:
I finally managed to make it work, I copied all the files I edited from the new compiled apk to the original apk and I pushed back the original apk. However the application name and the menu background transparency didn't change at all. Since I don't know where the values folder goes after recompiling an apk, I don't know where to copy it from the new apk to paste to the original apk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is the problem of signing the app... use vts to compile, decompile and signing... I guess it will work...
Sent from......... I guess you know it...
I tried using VTS, but that didn't help either changing the application name. I'm having another problem adding rows to homescreen, I changed the longaxiscells to 5 but I'm getting FC.
how is it .. is it good ?
Any of this is like the one in JellyBlastV3 rom??? With the transperant dock and stuff??? And I just push it using root explorer??? And set permissions??
Sent by a Payphone
i want to change the stocks system apps icon, 3 out of 16 apps that the icon has changed were missing (but the rest are working perfectly), the missing one were
-Contacts.apk
-DownloadProviderUi.apk
-Settings.apk
the method that im using was
-using APK Editor,
-open res
-and replace the ic_launcher_(app name).png in mipmap-hdpi/mdpi/xhdpi with each resolution of my own icon.
-then put them in system/app or system/priv-app and change the permission to rw-r-r
oddly enough that those 3 apps were the only one that didnt work
help me . and what causes the problem?
New to Android world, hope i can find some guidance
Thank You very much1
What You Need
a stock based rom to work with
I am not going to go into detail of how to make on because there are numerous tutorials on how to do this. if you would like a tutorial on how to do this here is a link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195858
This is a stock based rom for the e450. i have already deodexed and zipaling all the apps.
the keyboard does not work because it was deodexed.
https://mega.co.nz/#!a1gTTL4B!JJ6Lin9K5gbTW5O4OfTZTkDnxWXEXjfaE9szbpa0W6E
Java
you can probably get away with installing JRE but this is the start of something bigger so download the full JDK package.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/javase/index-jsp-138363.html
Android Kitchen and Cygwin
Android kitchen is a very nice program for building your own rom. this will allow you to deodex, zipalingn edit bootimg and much more.
Cygwin allows you to run linux programs in windows. (ie you need Cygwin to run Android Kitchen)
Android Kitchen
Cygwin
if you want to know how to set it up head over to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195858 there is a nice tutorial on how to do it.
Apktool
apktool allows you to decompile, edit and recompile apps. this is perfect for editing apps.
https://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/
Android Multi Tool
you can probably just use apktool but lg apps have to have original metainf and I am not sure how to do that in apktool so I use both.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326604
Winrar and 7zip
I use winrar to edit flashable zips because its easier. I use 7zip decompress zips because i found errors on winrar. so install them both.
http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
Notepad ++
I find notepad ++ stable for editing xml files.
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/
Slimming Down
now that you have a stock based rom, one of the most important things about making a good custom rom is making it fast and bloat free. the easiest way to do this is to remove as much junk as possible.
to do this simply open the stock rom in winrar and start removing.
here is a list of things you can remove from your stock based LG 2nd Gen Rom.
/system
Code:
usbautorun.iso this is that annoying disk image that wants you to install LG software every time you plug in your device
/system/app
Code:
# Remember if you rom is odexed you need to delete the corresponding .odex file
AtciService.apk not a big app but it is constantly running in the background
AAT.apk not sure what this does I removed it from day 1
AlarmClockbin.apk this is the alarm clock app you may want to replace it
ApplicationManagerbin.apk this is the app manager that allows you to freeze stock LG Apps
Calculatorbin.apk this is the calculator app you may want to replace it
CBbin.apk I cant remember what this does but if i recall it is the Remote Call app
ChromeWithBrowser.apk this is the chrome app if you remove this also remove the app bellow
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk chrome sync
DoubleTapWakeup.apk this is the knock on feature, I replaced the home screen app so I deleted this aswell
DrmProvider.apk not sure but it runs in the background
DrmService.apk not sure but it runs in the background
EngineerMode.apk this is the hidden menu when you dial a certain number
EngineerModeSim.apk this is the hidden menu when you dial a certain number
FontServer.apk this is found in settings>display>font style. all the fonts look the same to me so there is no need for me to change them.
Gallerybin.apk this is the picture app you may want to replace it
GMS_Maps.apk this is google maps
GoogleDrive.apk google drive
Hangouts.apk Hangouts
HiddenMenu.apk this is the hidden menu when you dial a certain number
HiddenSIMUnlockMenu.apk this is the hidden menu when you dial a certain number
LGBrowser_JB.apk this is the browser you may want to replace it
LGEIMEbin.apk the keyboard app that doesnt work you may have to replace it
LGHome3_Theme_Biz.apk LG Home Theme
LGHome3_Theme_Cozywall.apk LG Home Theme
LGHome3_Theme_Marshmallow.apk LG Home Theme
LGHome3_Theme_Optimus.apk Default LG Home Theme only delete this if you replace the Home Screen app
LGHome3a.apk LG Home you may want to replace this
LiveWallpapersPickerbin.apk Live Wallpaper Picker
Memobin.apk memo app
Music2.apk Google Music
Musicbin.apk LG Music App you may want to replace it
PCSyncUI.apk PC Sync
PlayGames.apk Google Play Games
PlusOne.apk Google Plus
QMemobin.apk Qmemo app
RemoteCallbin.apk this allows an LG Technicial to log into your phone is you phone them.
SetupWizard.apk Setup Wizard Not to be confused with LGSetupWizard_JB.apk deleting that will create a continual boot.
StreamingPlayerbin.apk LG Streaming Player
Street.apk Google Street View
Tasksbin.apk LG Task App
Videosbin.apk Video App you may want to replace this
WeatherMultiCPbin.apk Weather App if you delete this also delete app below
WeatherThemebin.apk theme for weather app
YouTube.apk Youtube App
/system/apps/bootup
Code:
FileManagerbin.apk File Manager
LGSmartWorldbin.apk Smart World
PolarisViewerbin.apk Polaris Viewer
SafetyCarebin.apk Safety Care
/system/lib
Code:
libchromeview.so lib for google chrome if you removed chrome remove this also
/system/media
Code:
Videos they are test videos and not necessary
shutdownanimation.zip this is the shutdown animation
/system/media/audio/alarms
Code:
all alarm tones except Lifes_Good_Alarm.ogg as that is the default
/system/media/audio/notifications
Code:
all notification tones except Optimus.ogg as that is the default
/system/media/audio/ringtones
Code:
all ring tones except Lifes_Good.ogg as that is the default
/system/tts/lang_pico
Code:
all languages except your language
/system/vendor/carrier/system
Code:
LGOnline-signed-no-login.apk I have no idea what this app does
Reserved
Replace Apps
now that we removed all bloat ware its time to customize. before we do anything flash the rom to make sure you didnt remove something wrong. the easiest way to make a custom rom custom is to replace some apps. to do this its allot of trial and error.
here is a list of apps that can be replaced with others
Code:
AlarmClockbin.apk
Calculatorbin.apk
Gallerybin.apk
LGBrowser_JB.apk
LGHome3a.apk
Musicbin.apk
Videosbin.apk
you may be able to replace more but I have sucessfully tried the above apps. one thing we need to remember is to try give the replacement app the same name as the default. this in most cases will allow the replacement app to be called on as the default app.
for instance if you replace the home app but do not give it the same name when you flash the rom once the phone has started the screen will be black because it will not know where the home app is.
to find apps to replace your stock apps the rule of thumb i use is download download download. download as many roms as possible. use the apps from other roms to replace with yours. for greater success download a roms with the same dpi as your.
you can use this thread to find lots of carrier apps and Custom rom apps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335530
or use this link for replacements that I can confirm work with e450
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cz98t7d5rfz3t7m/AAArjL0danNEH29odrvPq3J1a/Android/APP%20Replacements?dl=0
Reserved for me
Apk Editing and Cleaning
so now we have removed bloat ware and replace some apps. before we go any further flash the zip again and make sure everything is working.
now you are going to need to know how to decompile and recompile apps without getting a FC. I didnt want to write this part because there are alot of tutorials on how to do this but because LG wants to be funny about the metainf and manifest I have to.
1. First copy all the apk files in /system/framework to your android multitool folder and place them under files.
2. now copy the file you want to edit to your android multitool folder and place them under files.
3. launch Android Multi Tool and click the ... button under framework.
4. select the lg-res and click install
5. do the same with all the other framework files you copyed
6. click the ... button under Decompile
7. select the apk you want to mod
8. click decompile
9. navigate to Decompiled apps/yourapp/origonal and put these files aside
now you can decompile the apk with apktool
cd to the directory where apktool is.
type
Code:
apktool if lg-res.apk
use the command for all the other frameworks
then
Code:
apktool d appyouwanttomod.apk
now do the necessary editing in the folder apktool created.
once you finished editing type
Code:
apktool b appyouwanttomod
you will now have an app in the appyouwanttomod/dist folder
before you can use it you will need to copy the files that we got from Android Multitool.
to do this open the apk with winrar and drag and drop the files.
Reserved last one
Reserved Last one
Nothing new till now.. Already knew this stuff, I was hoping in some exolanations oh modfiying LGSystemUI as it's more trickier than on other devices.
I see you have done a good job on sharing us your knowledge, I'll miss you.
how to deodex/zipalign
the tut you linked isn't helping me.. could you link another tut/guide for deodexing/zipaliging?
Attention!
I am not responsible for bricked devices or any kind of damage....
Do not blame me - do everything at your on risk.
This is my own work ... No body helps me in this work.
That was my own Idea. and currently i am working on it.
I will update the buzz fan guy's.
This method is for advance users.
Beginners don't try this!
This method can be harmful for you and your device.
Congratulations!
I am happy today that i have made some changes in CM7 framework-res.apk .
Thats works with HTC Buzz Wildfire
I have made changes in framework-res.apk & add beautiful Lockscreen and Caller Screen Circles.
Also On-Off Switch buttons replace with tick marks etc .. in CM7 Settings.apk
I also changes the USB connections Pictuers.
First make a Backup of your Current ROM.
Secondly, Copy my Framewrok on Your SDCard.
Third, Through Root Explorer Rename my framework-res.apk with " framework-res 3.apk" or can use any digit.
Forth Mount the system & Copy it in system/framework/
change the Permissions rw-r-r
Then Rename your original framework-res.apk as framework-res.bak
And Reboot the Phone.
If your devise well started then go to the root explorer and Rename the current " framework-res 3.apk" as framework-res.apk
But Wait...
In case, if your device bricked....
You should download "cm-7-20130301-NIGHTLY-buzz.zip" from its website....
After downloading Explore the cm-7-20130301-NIGHTLY-buzz.zip with WinRAR.
goto the system/framework and delete the original framework and copy my framework-res.apk
then install it...
Tadaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy new settings :victory: