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[1st try]Create a CWM flashable zip to place apk file in /data/app

i try to make a cwm flashable zip today
see some xda post and finally flashed apk in /data/app
but i don't the script is actually right or not, just know it work
i follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1545165
and this
sign+ v1.2.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997180
1. download the data.zip
2. unzip it and place the apk you want to flash into /data/app
3. edit update-binary file
in META-INF\com\google\android
i add following script
ui_print is the words you want to show in cwm
ui_print(" PLACE YOUR TEXT HERE ");
ui_print("----------------------");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");
show_progress(1, 15);
ui_print("Copying files...");
package_extract_dir("data", "/data");
unmount("/data");
ui_print("Unmounting system...");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/data");
ui_print("Installation complete!");
refer [] AL [] (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1545165
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2 important notes here though in order to avoid problems:
* Each line of the updater-script MUST end with a ";" (no " ") ;
* There HAS TO BE at least one blank line after the last ( ; ) line of code.
4. zip META-INF and data folder to zip file as storage(no compression)
5. use sign+ v1.2.2, it will sign the zip file
6. then you can put it on you phone and flash it
if you want to flash the apk in system/app/
just change the name of folder from data to system
and the script also change "data" to "system"
i don't know the script is 100% correct or not
if it is not please correct me

You know, it would be much easier to simply place the apk in /data/app using a root file explorer... it would save you all the fuss. Unless you're trying to automate something/make a CWM package for release...

Hi,
Like as said FredFS456 it's the simply way.
Or use a "generic" CMW.zip like this:https://rapidshare.com/files/1752806149/CMW_data_app.zip
Put your app in /data/app inside the zip file (with winrar for example) and it's good to flash it...For you,you ask for a CMW.zip just for /data/app...
With right permissions.
In any case you can take another CMW.zip file for another apps or files,in the theme and apps or dev section there is a bunch of CMW.zip that you can take for your use (/system/app-/data/app-/system/framework-etc...),just erase/remplace your files...

I also need a generic CMW zip to replace the framework-res.apk for my gradient mapping fix Anyone got one?

arzbhatia said:
I also need a generic CMW zip to replace the framework-res.apk for my gradient mapping fix Anyone got one?
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Hi,
Here:https://rapidshare.com/files/288220955/CMW_Framework.zip
According it's just for your request.
But guys...It's so difficult to take any CMW zip file?As I said above there are around depending on what you want...
Just take a zip and modify it what you want...unless you take a zip for /system/app and you want a /system/framework..
At worst take a complete ROM,delete all files in each folder (keep folders) and add what you want in each folders (like system/app-System/framework-etc) and erase all except the "META-INF" folder!
CREDITS:A thanks goes to all those who I took these CMW zip files...

FredFS456 said:
You know, it would be much easier to simply place the apk in /data/app using a root file explorer... it would save you all the fuss. Unless you're trying to automate something/make a CWM package for release...
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i have a sc-04d galaxy nexus which have a sim lock
after full wipe and flash a new rom (sim lock again) it have not any file explorer
if i have not wifi connection , no PC, i have no way to use the ****domoco apk to unlock sim card
so i make this flashable zip, flash the ****domoco apk and file explorer in the phone
and get the 3g signal

viking37 said:
Hi,
Like as said FredFS456 it's the simply way.
Or use a "generic" CMW.zip like this:https://rapidshare.com/files/1752806149/CMW_data_app.zip
Put your app in /data/app inside the zip file (with winrar for example) and it's good to flash it...For you,you ask for a CMW.zip just for /data/app...
With right permissions.
In any case you can take another CMW.zip file for another apps or files,in the theme and apps or dev section there is a bunch of CMW.zip that you can take for your use (/system/app-/data/app-/system/framework-etc...),just erase/remplace your files...
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no need to sign the zip again if change the content?
why something need signed a flashable zip?

ygvuhb said:
no need to sign the zip again if change the content?
why something need signed a flashable zip?
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Hi,
No,I do this when I want a CWM.zip,I never signed the zip and everything is good.
Just be careful what you put in the zip file and what it is intended...
Second question...I don't know...

viking37 said:
Hi,
No,I do this when I want a CWM.zip,I never signed the zip and everything is good.
Just be careful what you put in the zip file and what it is intended...
Second question...I don't know...
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Hey, sorry to hijack this thread, but could someone make a CWM flashable zip with superuser in the system/app folder? I installed a beta rom, and root doesn't seem to be working properly :/
EDIT: Nevermind, I installed AOKP, gonna play it safe for a while.

hi
if i want to change the file premission
any script i have to add?

Hi guys, im trying to find/create a cwm zip that will install IO file manager, i've downloaded several here on xda but they dont work because their not compatible with edify.
I tried using this application http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=903598 to convert the zip to edify but now when i flash cwm gives me a "status 0" error.
Can any of you guys help me with this?
Thanks in advance.

The script of magic
or you can use this really easy script my friend
try it on it works! plus you can write more staff than apks cause copy everything that is at main system
ui_print("Test Script");
ui_print("By ~:Infeno:~");
show_progress(0.500000, 0);
ui_print("Writing System");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
unmount("/system");
ui_print("Finishing of copying Apks and etc...");
show_progress(0.100000, 0);

Help: Busybox updater script

Hey guys.
Ive been making recovery zips ever since my HD2 days. But recently, they haven't been working. I usually would mount things like /system and /data with the updater-script mount but have started using busybox. Well i was successfull in using it, but now when i wanted to edit the zip to change the contents it doesnt apply the update. Like for instance, the second i open up an updater-zip using 7-Zip, it doesnt install anything. no errors come up but nothing gets installed. Like my modded market zip, if i open it up and replace it with say the stock market, then flash it. Nothing gets coppied. No system files are changed. Do i need to mount as rw in my updater script? I'll give that a try but i never recall having to have that. Or am i missing a simple annoying step? I never zipalign or sign them as i never recall ever having to. Well im up for any ideas. Thanks XDA

It's impossible to troubleshoot without seeing the file, but maybe this can help you? This is taken from my Superuser zip. If it doesn't help you, I need to see your script.
Code:
ui_print("");
ui_print("Superuser 3.2");
ui_print("Mounting /system...");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
ui_print("Mounting /data...");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");
ui_print("Removing old root access...");
delete("/system/bin/su");
delete("/system/xbin/su");
ui_print("Removing old superuser apps...");
delete("/system/app/Superuser.apk");
delete_recursive("/data/data/com.noshufou.android.su");
delete_recursive("/data/data/com.noshufou.android.su.elite");
delete("/system/app/eu.chainfire.supersu-1.apk");
delete("/data/eu.chainfire.supersu-1.apk");
delete_recursive("/data/data/eu.chainfire.supersu");
delete_recursive("/data/data/eu.chainfire.supersu.pro");
ui_print("Extracting archive...");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
ui_print("Setting permissions...");
set_perm(0, 0, 06755, "/system/xbin/su");
set_perm(0, 0, 0644, "/system/app/Superuser.apk");
ui_print("Unmounting /data...");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/data");
ui_print("Unmounting /system...");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");

I thought i attached it -.- sorry lol.
But here it is. its quite simple.
Code:
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
unmount("/system");
This has never failed before

elesbb said:
I thought i attached it -.- sorry lol.
But here it is. its quite simple.
Code:
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
unmount("/system");
This has never failed before
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Which update-binary are you using? Did you change it recently? Are you using TWRP? If you mount with busybox, why don't you unmount with it?

Aerowinder said:
Which update-binary are you using? Did you change it recently? Are you using TWRP? If you mount with busybox, why don't you unmount with it?
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Never had to. Im lazy so typing unmount("/system"); is easier. And no i am using the one ive always used never changed it.

elesbb said:
Never had to. Im lazy so typing unmount("/system"); is easier. And no i am using the one ive always used never changed it.
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The new TWRP update requires an updated binary, I thought? I read that on their website. And I seem to recall you using TWRP?
If you go back to using the old mount commands for the system partition, does it work?

Aerowinder said:
The new TWRP update requires an updated binary, I thought? I read that on their website. And I seem to recall you using TWRP?
If you go back to using the old mount commands for the system partition, does it work?
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Oh no I use cwm.
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elesbb said:
And I didn't try the old method of mounting so I'm not sure.. But I think there was something wrong with the structure of the zip file because manually mounting system didn't work either.
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The zip isn't being extracted at all?
It would be wise to use this command, I think: set_perm_recursive(0, 0, 0755, 0644, "/system/app"); after you extract.
If that doesn't work, direct me to the app you are building the zip file from, and I will test it.
Edit: what are your 7zip settings?

Aerowinder said:
The zip isn't being extracted at all?
It would be wise to use this command, I think: set_perm_recursive(0, 0, 0755, 0644, "/system/app"); after you extract.
If that doesn't work, direct me to the app you are building the zip file from, and I will test it.
Edit: what are your 7zip settings?
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7 zip settings are stock. And I managed to get it working by using another zip and copying the updater-script into that zip as well as moving the files. And I have a separate zip that sets my permissions. I created that after manually trying to replace framework-Res.apk which made it reboot before I could change permission :3
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Default settings worked for me: normal compression level with deflate compression. Glad you got it fixed.

Aerowinder said:
Default settings worked for me: normal compression level with deflate compression. Glad you got it fixed.
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Yes but I'd like to know what borked it -.-
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[GUIDE] How to make a flashable zip for Sprint Galaxy S3

So this is a guide on how to make a flashable zip (a zip file you put on your SD and install it via a custom recovery). I'm going to assume if you want to make a flashable zip it's because you modified an app (or found one on the internet but it's not meant for our device) so I'm not going to explain how to modify an app or anything like that but I will post some resourceful links
*I own a laptop and use Windows so all the information is based on that, please adjust information if you have a different OS. You can also do all of this using a file explorer and text editor on your phone
So, I've attached a flashable zip that is meant for our devices and uses our mount points. I will go through some situations on where you can/should use it.
First, download the attached zip and extract it (7-Zip is free, use stock settings).
Within the extracted folder you will find data, system, and META-INF folder. Go to the base of the end of the META-INF folder structure and open up the updater-script file (I use Notepad++). This dictates what gets "flashed" and the text you see while in recovery. After you open it pay attention to these lines:
ui_print("");
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-This will display text inside recovery, you want to enter text within the parenthesis and quotations, so if you wanted your text to say
Hey There
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Your text in updater-script would look like
ui_print("Hey There");
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And don't forget that semicolon!
OK so that's how you enter custom text that you would see in recovery. Next important lines you'll see are
mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p14", "/system");
mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p15", "/data");
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This mounts your system (/system) and data (/data) partitions so whatever apps/jars/xml's/boot animations/fonts/etc you flash will end up where you want them to go (as long as you have the appropriate file structure; continue reading on that)
So you want to keep those within your updater-script, even if you are just flashing a system app it will not hurt anything on your set up if /data is mounted.
The next important lines are
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
package_extract_dir("data", "/data");
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This now extracts whatever you have in your /system and /data folders within your zip into your system so it's important to make sure that you're satisfied with whatever you have in those folders prior to flashing
The last two lines,
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/umount", "/data");
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simply unmounts the data and system partitions after everything is flashed
Just a note, this should not be used if you are flashing an entire ROM, I will update this with an updater script for this.
So after you modified your files and signed them correctly place them in their appropriate locations. For example, if it is a modified SystemUI.apk you will make a file structure like /system/app/SystemUI.apk, then select both the META-INF folder and system folder, right click and scroll to 7-Zip and select "Add to Archive", use stock settings and select OK. Place your zip on your internal or external SD and flash in recovery
This should be used for modified system files (apps, jars, files (init.d scripts, xmls), boot animations, apns, init.* files, etc), or data files (themed Facebook, Twitter, apps you download from Google Play)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-If you are going to flash something, make sure the name of the apk's/jar's/files match the original apk's/jar's/files (example: if you are on a TW ROM and flashing a modified Messaging app you or someone else made, the correct name for that app is SecMms.apk). In that example, your apk would be in /system/app/SecMms.apk
-If you are flashing a modified Google Play, Gmail, YouTube, etc (themed, hacked, etc) make sure the app you flashed isn't in /data/app/ so make sure you delete apps that were automatically updated by going to /data/app/ (using a file explorer with root permissions) then flashing it.
-MAKE A BACKUP! Just in case. You can always make a backup of whatever apps your flashing by copy/pasting them onto your SD then make a flashable backup zip just in case something goes wrong
-It won't hurt your system if you have empty folders in your zip. If you're lazy just don't delete the empty /data or /system folders in my example
-Here are some general file locations of common apps that you may be flashing:
Google Play (/system/app/Phonesky.apk)
Messaging App (Touch Wiz) (/system/app/SecMms.apk)
SystemUI (statusbar) (/system/app/SystemUI.apk)
Framework-res (Android Framework) (/system/framework/framework-res.apk)
Gmail (/system/app/Gmail.apk)
Bootanimation (/system/media/bootanimation.zip)
LINKS:
apktool (make sure you Google how to set-up apktool in accordance with your OS)
-Notepad++ (what I use to modify xml's and updater-scripts)
-7-zip (I personally use WinRAR but this is free so...)
-File Explorer (FX) (what I use to create/extract zips on my phone)
**I will add more in the next few days, really late here so I'm going to crash

**reserved for morphs and whatnot

one more I guess

thanks fergie! Good Stuff!

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!
Been looking for something like this since I got my S3!

Thanks for the great tut.
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No problem. Any other tips or tutorials anyone want to suggest?
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[Q] Install Google Talk (on Jelly King 2.0)

Hello!
I have installed Jelly King 2.0 on my Wildfire S (S-ON) and I really like it. But I miss the Google Talk app. I know that I could flash another GAPPS zip, but I think that would use too much space. So, how can I install just the Google Talk app without all the other gapps?
Here is what I already tried - and what didn't work:
0. Search for an solution in this Forum
1. Take the talk.apk from gapps and try to install
2. Put the talk.apk in /data/app
3. Put it in /system/app - couldn't move anything into that folder in spite of being root. I guess because of S-ON?
My next approach would be to create a flashable zip with just Google Talk - but I don't know how to do that. Or is there another way?

here you go.
i made zip of gtalk.
just boot to recovery and flash it.

Thanks!
Some more questions:
1. Shouldn't the Talk.apk be in the folder /system/app/ instead of just /app/? (I am comparing to a gapps zip in which it is located there)
2. How can I create such a zip-file myself? I don't know what the META-INF folder should content. Could I just copy this folder from any gapps.zip? And could I take the Talk.apk from there as well? (I would be more comfortable about using the app if I knew its source)
edit:
Okay, I took a look into the files in META-INF...and I think the answer to my first question is in this line of the file "updater-script":
package_extract_dir("app", "/system/app");
Anyway: Where did you get the "update-binary" file from? And I also can't see what the other three files (CERT.SF, CERT.RSA and MANIFEST:RSA) are for as the files they are providing a SHA1-checksum (?) for are not even in the zip-file.

vi!n said:
Thanks!
Some more questions:
1. Shouldn't the Talk.apk be in the folder /system/app/ instead of just /app/? (I am comparing to a gapps zip in which it is located there)
2. How can I create such a zip-file myself? I don't know what the META-INF folder should content. Could I just copy this folder from any gapps.zip? And could I take the Talk.apk from there as well? (I would be more comfortable about using the app if I knew its source)
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first for your information.
s-on dosent mean you can't install apps in /system/app or anywhere else.i have s-on too.with s-on you can do alot of stuffs.you need s-off to just flashing some radios,dual-boot etc(mostly advanced stuff)
so,s-on isn't problem.probably mostly all people here has s-on.
1. yeah talk.apk is in /system/app & gapps also installed in /system/app.about your gapps zip i need to see it.but might you flashed wrong gapps.
2. you can make flashable zips easily.just you need to put apps,framework,scripts (anything you want in correct order)
then time for meta-inf file.all things in that file remained unchanged except updater-script.
you need to edit updater-script to make zip work..
e.g. you put talk.apk in zip then how phone know where to install and how to ?
so your updater script will like this:
Code:
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
package_extract_dir("app", "/system/app");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
first line for mount system.
then zip will install contains of app in /system/app
and third line for unmounting system.
i sent you PM which contains more detailes about making zip.
if you need any other help,feel free to tell.

Thanks, that helped a lot! The problem is solved for me now.
I was just editing my last post when you answered - so everything below "edit" can be ignored.

vi!n said:
Thanks, that helped a lot! The problem is solved for me now.
I was just editing my last post when you answered - so everything below "edit" can be ignored.
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yeah and about other files,they are common in every zip.
update binary is needed so phone can understand updater script.
all in one solution,when we make zip we just need to edit updater script all other files in meta-inf will be as it as.no change at all.just put whole folder in zip.

[Q] how do I make a rom GB rom install optional apps to data partition

i was wondering how to make a app install to the data partition that makes it a removable app if not wanted by user. Also some apps dont work correctly if installed to the system partition. i remember in ICS xperia play the directory was rom.zip-> data/app or in rom.zip-> /system/etc/product/applications/ but will any of these methods work on GB?

xdarkmario said:
i was wondering how to make a app install to the data partition that makes it a removable app if not wanted by user. Also some apps dont work correctly if installed to the system partition. i remember in ICS xperia play the directory was rom.zip-> data/app or in rom.zip-> /system/etc/product/applications/ but will any of these methods work on GB?
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Put your apps in zip=>/data/app
and add to updater-script:
package_extract_dir("data", "/data");
set_perm_recursive(1000, 1000, 0771, 0644, "/data/app");
That should work on any rom ( gb,ics or jb)
You can name folders differently, but you must maintain path
example:
zip=>/myapps/ -all your apk here-
line in updater script should be:
package_extract_dir("myapps", "/data/app");
First name is name of the folder in zip (and it will extract all the subfolders too), second name where it is extracted (subfolders will be copied too)...

Bakisha said:
Put your apps in zip=>/data/app
and add to updater-script:
package_extract_dir("data", "/data");
set_perm_recursive(1000, 1000, 0771, 0644, "/data/app");
That should work on any rom ( gb,ics or jb)
You can name folders differently, but you must maintain path
example:
zip=>/myapps/ -all your apk here-
line in updater script should be:
package_extract_dir("myapps", "/data/app");
First name is name of the folder in zip (and it will extract all the subfolders too), second name where it is extracted (subfolders will be copied too)...
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thanks it worked you forgot the run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data"); btw
and some if not all to the apps i install using this method force closes but one when i use them, is the 1000, 1000, 0771, 0644 some kind of permission code?

xdarkmario said:
thanks it worked you forgot the run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data"); btw
and some if not all to the apps i install using this method force closes but one when i use them, is the 1000, 1000, 0771, 0644 some kind of permission code?
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Oh yeah, that and
unmount("/data");
at the end of updater-script
Permission is to give ownership to system (1000 is for system), 771 is permission for folder and 644 are for apps in folder
Don't ask me why and how. it's a linux thing... and i'm a windows user
Maybe a picture can explain it better
Btw, i didn't understand, you mean when you install it from zip (in recovery), those apps FC?

i was saying that after i install the rom and boot up the rom and try to launch the apps i installed using the method the apps are installed but when i click on them they FC

xdarkmario said:
i was saying that after i install the rom and boot up the rom and try to launch the apps i installed using the method the apps are installed but when i click on them they FC
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It should work.
Did you do factory reset (wipe data partition from recovery)?
I mean, on clean install it should work.
Check folder structure. If in zip there are data/app folder and if you are extracting them to data/app , final result will be files extracted to /data/data/app and not data/app
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Bakisha said:
It should work.
Did you do factory reset (wipe data partition from recovery)?
I mean, on clean install it should work.
Check folder structure. If in zip there are data/app folder and if you are extracting them to data/app , final result will be files extracted to /data/data/app and not data/app
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i found out that it was the apps, some of them like touchpal do not like being installed automatically and miui borwser cannot be installed as a data app. So pretty much it worked thanks.

xdarkmario said:
i found out that it was the apps, some of them like touchpal do not like being installed automatically and miui borwser cannot be installed as a data app. So pretty much it worked thanks.
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Ok, good to know. YW
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