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[SCRIPT] ROM Packager [UPDATE 7/2]

Hi All,
I thought I might share this little script I have made.
Very Simply it is a Batch file that Will UnTar / Tar Oidin compatible files to flash. It also selects the relevant files for each type (Phone/PDA/CSC/Full).
Now also will create .md5 files for flashing and can compress to 7 zip!.
It will automatically use the files needed to make a CSC, Phone, PDA or Full type flash file and can auto split a Single Flash package into 3 separate ones!
It is very basic but very handy for creating a ROM package for a certain Country/CSC or with a certain Modem.
Also Splits a single ROM into a PDA/Phone/CSC.
UPDATE:
7/2 - v2 - Added MD5 support to script. Use v2.
9/2 - v3 - Lots of code cleanup, should be easier to use. Also added 7-zip support!
* Note directory layout has now changed, less confusing now I hope

If this really works, then You bohdans are fu**ing AWESOME!

Confirmed to be working on ZSJG4

I use peazip for the same work, but an automated script is way better. Congrats.

md5sum support
bohdans said:
Hi All,
I thought I might share this little script I have made.
Very Simply it is a Batch file that Will UnTar / Tar Oidin compatible files to flash. It also selects the relevant files for each type (Phone/PDA/CSC/Full).
It is very basic but very handy for creating a ROM package for certain country or with a Certain Modem.
Also Splits a single ROM into a PDA/Phone/CSC.
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Thanks for the script!
Could you also add md5sum support

lownoise said:
Thanks for the script!
Could you also add md5sum support
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Hi,
MD5 Support added

Usage Guide
Usage guide for noob please
Thanks,

Last future request for now......
bohdans said:
Hi,
MD5 Support added
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Works great
Last future request for now: after the md5 files are created 7zip the files to make them in size smaller for the upload....

zion12 said:
Usage guide for noob please
Thanks,
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Instructions are pretty clear in the program itself.

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bohdans said:
Hi All,
I thought I might share this little script I have made.
Very Simply it is a Batch file that Will UnTar / Tar Oidin compatible files to flash. It also selects the relevant files for each type (Phone/PDA/CSC/Full).
It is very basic but very handy for creating a ROM package for certain country or with a Certain Modem.
Also Splits a single ROM into a PDA/Phone/CSC.
UPDATE:
7/2 - Added MD5 support to script. Use v2.
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Option 8 misses from menu (I put the tar file in "in" and still misses).

coradux said:
Option 8 misses from menu (I put the tar file in "in" and still misses).
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Hi sorry it its looking in out folder, I will fix it tonight and add 7 zip
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coradux said:
Option 8 misses from menu (I put the tar file in "in" and still misses).
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Hi,
Issue is fixed in Version 3. Also know has a packaged and extracted folder instead of in and out, hopefully that will make more sense. Tar's, MD5's and 7-zip files are in Packaged, all the raw files are in extracted.
Also added 7-zip support as requested.

bohdans said:
Hi,
Issue is fixed in Version 3. Also know has a packaged and extracted folder instead of in and out, hopefully that will make more sense. Tar's, MD5's and 7-zip files are in Packaged, all the raw files are in extracted.
Also added 7-zip support as requested.
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Hi,
I have created a PDA package of XWJS5 with SpeedMod k13a 500hz using your APP. Worked correctly except for one thing. The main ******.tar file containing all the files wasn't detected by option 8 whether I put it in /extracted or in the main folder. Where do I put it? I used Peazip ultimately to extract my *.tar.
PS : I used your V3

ragin said:
Hi,
I have created a PDA package of XWJS5 with SpeedMod k13a 500hz using your APP. Worked correctly except for one thing. The main ******.tar file containing all the files wasn't detected by option 8 whether I put it in /extracted or in the main folder. Where do I put it? I used Peazip ultimately to extract my *.tar.
PS : I used your V3
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So you need to place your original tar into the packaged folder
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bohdans, You sir are FREAKING AWESOME!!! I'm still working on understanding how to make my own ROM but this will most help greatly!

Nice idea once I used Win 7. WinXP does not have CHOICE.EXE/COM by default. SET /p works with minor configuration.
Good work.

IamSonoma said:
Nice idea once I used Win 7. WinXP does not have CHOICE.EXE/COM by default. SET /p works with minor configuration.
Good work.
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Hi,
I dont have any PC's that still run XP. IF you want to post the modifications it needs I will update the Script and give you credit

bohdans said:
Hi,
I dont have any PC's that still run XP. IF you want to post the modifications it needs I will update the Script and give you credit
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It would take a lot of work. It will involve changing every CHOICE command. I have rewritten the main and full sections.
I believe pulling the choice command out of win 7 (c:\windows) might be easier.
I will test it later today.
Edit: The windows 7 choice won't work
The first menu is easy...
Code:
rem CHOICE /C:123456789 /N /M "Please Select Type of ROM to Package:"
rem IF ERRORLEVEL 9 GOTO EXIT
rem IF ERRORLEVEL 8 GOTO EXTRACT
rem IF ERRORLEVEL 7 GOTO COMPRESS
rem IF ERRORLEVEL 6 GOTO MD5
rem IF ERRORLEVEL 5 GOTO MSPLIT
rem IF ERRORLEVEL 4 GOTO MCSC
rem IF ERRORLEVEL 3 GOTO MPHONE
rem IF ERRORLEVEL 2 GOTO MPDA
rem IF ERRORLEVEL 1 GOTO MFULL
SET menuchoice=0
SET /P menuchoice=Please make your decision:
ECHO.
IF %menuchoice%==1 (GOTO MFULL)
IF %menuchoice%==2 (GOTO MPDA)
IF %menuchoice%==3 (GOTO MPHONE)
IF %menuchoice%==4 (GOTO MCSC)
IF %menuchoice%==5 (GOTO MSPLIT)
IF %menuchoice%==6 (GOTO MD5)
IF %menuchoice%==7 (GOTO COMPRESS)
IF %menuchoice%==8 (GOTO EXTRACT)
IF %menuchoice%==9 (GOTO EXIT)
The second gets complicated. It will take some rewriting.
Code:
REM CHOICE /C YN /M "WARNING: Do you wish to Continue? (This will Delete any FULL.tar files in \compressed)"
REM IF ERRORLEVEL 2 GOTO MENU
set /p yn="WARNING: Do you wish to Continue? (This will Delete any FULL.tar files in \compressed)"
if "%yn%"=="" (echo Not entry)
if /I "%yn%"=="n" (GOTO MENU)
if /I "%yn%"=="y" (GOTO MFULL_TAR)
If others can use Vista and Win 7 "CHOICE" command I probably would not invest a lot of time in it unless you want too. SET /P is universal and works for WIN XP and WIN7.
I have WIN 7 at work and it does as it should.

Ok,
So i know this is for the I9000, but theoretically will it work for the US galaxy S versions?
I'm wanting to create an Odin Flash file for the Galaxy S SCH-i500 "Showcase" since we're the only Galaxy S that doesn't have one.. And if I could use this to get this done it would be VERY helpful!!!
I tried creating a .tar from zipping my showcase_system.rfs and the zImage together but that didn't work.. I don't know if it's just b/c we don't have a pit file or what..
Any suggestions would be VERY helpful and appreciated...
Thanks

[MOD][GUIDE][THEME] - Adding Locale to the rom you want. Download available for XWJS5

Background
Samsung has released a few 2.2.1 for the europe region, while those in the Asia / Middle East regions are still having 2.2 roms, and no sign of whether Samsung is going to release it, if any at all.
I took the liberty to try having additional locale in the rom (not the MoreLocale or others available in the market) and manage to get it done.
I have tried it with the South East Asia rom, with languages available in thai, viet, simplified chinese, malay and indonesian.
Disclaimer
I'm not sure if it will work with other regions such as China and Hong Kong (ZS series), or Middle East (JP series), but those who have time to spare, and want to have an authentic 2.2.1 rom, can always try.
Also, even when it can be done, I'm pretty certain it is not a 100% fit, but would dare say in the region of about 95%.
Also, it would be a long and tedious process as each system app will be needed to decompile.
Tools Needed
Apk Manager 4.9 (courtesy of Daneshm90)
7zip compression utility
2.2.1 Rom (latest is WXJS5) which I have used
2.2 Rom (other regional rom) which in this case is DXJPE for my case
Instructions
1. Create separate directories for both roms and install / unzip the apk manager in each respective directories.
2. Copy the system apps (including framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk) for each rom to the respective folders (place-apk-here-for-modding).
3. Decompile all the system apps for each rom.
4. Navigate to the projects folder and select the apps you want to start with (probably a good idea to start with framework-res.apk)
5. Go to the res folders and in it you will find all the values folders as well. Example:
- values-en-rGB folder
- values-en-rUS folder
- values-ko folder
- values-ko-rKR folder
6. Go to your 2.2 rom folder and do the same and you will notice that these are different from the 2.2.1 folder.
7. Copy those different values-xxxxxx folders to the 2.2.1 rom res directory.
8. Recompile the apk and in the process, select yes to keep all the info intact, and apk manager will generate a keep folder.
9. Delete the resources.arsc from this keep folder and proceed to complete the compilation.
10. You will now have the unsignedframework-res.apk in your place-your-apk-here-for-modding folder.
11. Open up this apk with 7zip and you will see the resources.arsc file which is compressed.
12. Drag this file out and close the 7zip program
13. Next, right click the resources.arsc and select Add to archive from the 7zip option.
14. Make sure your option is to store (not compressed) and click on the ... icon to select the file, in this case is the unsignedframework-res.apk. This method of doing is to ensure that your resources.arsc is changed from compressed format to store format (no compression).
15. That is your first change in adding locale.
16. Repeat the above steps for the rest of the apps (I know it is tedious but the experience is well worth it).
17. Create an update zip to store these modded files (make sure you delete the prefix unsigned from the apps).
18. Like everyone says, ALWAYS do a backup of your current rom.
Disadvantages
Your apps will definitely be bigger in size and hence occupy more space.
Advantages
This is as near as you get with your region on a 2.2.1
This can be done with any stock or customized rom.
I hope the above guide will be useful for those who has time to spare, and who is willing to try it.
Please let me know if this works for other regions as well.
Any questions, please ask.
Edit:
Download is available here for those who wants locale of the SEA region. Consist of some apps that were modded.

The attached image showed the comparison of the 2 framework-res.apk.
On the left is the 2.2 rom (DXJPE), with the values-in, values-id-rID (Malay and Indonesian), and the values-mcc204-zh-rCN as the chinese as well.
On the right is the 2.2.1 rom (WXJS5), with the values having the European languages as well.
What you need to do is find those files unique in the left side and copy these to the right side.
Recompile and that's it.
The second image showed the language (in this case simplified chinese) after i selected chinese as the locale after modding the Settings.apk as described above.

thanks its quiet useful, many of friends were looking for such a thing,
I'm also running middle east rom (jpg) which I like to try 2.2.1 with support of persian language. it should be possible by your tutorial.
I have one question:
17. Create an update zip to store these modded files (make sure you delete the prefix unsigned from the apps).
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so you mean it is not necessary to sign the apk? just rename back to original?

taha_e said:
thanks its quiet useful, many of friends were looking for such a thing,
I'm also running middle east rom (jpg) which I like to try 2.2.1 with support of persian language. it should be possible by your tutorial.
I have one question:
so you mean it is not necessary to sign the apk? just rename back to original?
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There is no need to sign system app. Just rename will suffice.
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Useful guide. I've been meaning to do this for a while but I didnt know how.
For step11, what .apk do we open? unsignedframework-res.apk? When I open this file, theres no resources.arsc...
and step12, what do you mean by "drag this file out"?

apparition said:
Useful guide. I've been meaning to do this for a while but I didnt know how.
For step11, what .apk do we open? unsignedframework-res.apk? When I open this file, theres no resources.arsc...
and step12, what do you mean by "drag this file out"?
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Step 11, yes the unsignedframework-res.apk. It can't be that there is no resources.arsc. Did you encounter errors during decompiling? Use 7zip to open the framework-res.apk and see if you have resources.arsc.
I meant extract the resources.arsc.
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Also, I recommend to decompile Settings.apk as the 3rd one. This is where the ui is.
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g00ndu said:
Step 11, yes the unsignedframework-res.apk. It can't be that there is no resources.arsc. Did you encounter errors during decompiling? Use 7zip to open the framework-res.apk and see if you have resources.arsc.
I meant extract the resources.arsc.
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Oh, maybe that's it; I'm getting errors. Do I have to (10) decompile with dependencies? then use the twframework from my ROM?

apparition said:
Oh, maybe that's it; I'm getting errors. Do I have to (10) decompile with dependencies? then use the twframework from my ROM?
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Your framework-res.apk must be a modded one. There is no dependencies for the framework-res.apk. Settings.apk need the twframework-res.apk as the dependency. Let me guess, you are on Darkyy's rom?
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Yeah definitely modded. FireFly ROM (for SGS Captivate i896).
But thanks. Excellent guide.

apparition said:
Yeah definitely modded. FireFly ROM (for SGS Captivate i896).
But thanks. Excellent guide.
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The rom chef may have not done the moding cleanly, and hence decompiling will always end up with the errors. Perhaps you can try to see what the log of apk manager says, and solve it from there.

Thanks, I will now add chinese, arabic and hebrew to ultimate rom.
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webstar1 said:
Thanks, I will now add chinese, arabic and hebrew to ultimate rom.
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Hope that it will work with hebrew and, especially the right to left sentences. Let me know if it works.
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I have tried some files for jpg rom which is persian/arabic these languages are right to left. unfortunately this method did not work. I mod browser.apk but the characters are shown seperate and also left to right. anyone knows how to mod for RTL or which apk is related to rtl?
I think RTL should be mod in .so files as i know

taha_e said:
I have tried some files for jpg rom which is persian/arabic these languages are right to left. unfortunately this method did not work. I mod browser.apk but the characters are shown seperate and also left to right. anyone knows how to mod for RTL or which apk is related to rtl?
I think RTL should be mod in .so files as i know
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Did you try Darkyy's patch on hebrew / arabic? It's on the first post of his "Incredible" rom. Download those files and installed them and check again?
Hope this helps.
Edit: I guess maybe not, there must be something in the framework.jar that supports rtl language support for jp series. if you have the time, maybe do a baksmali for framework.jar for these 2 roms?

g00ndu said:
Did you try Darkyy's patch on hebrew / arabic? It's on the first post of his "Incredible" rom. Download those files and installed them and check again?
Hope this helps.
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Im on stock rom js5 I think that patch will not work for it. can i use it for stock?

This is an awesome guide! I've always wanted chinese locale on Darkys rom. Gonna try this when I get home. Thanks for your hard work goondu.

taha_e said:
Im on stock rom js5 I think that patch will not work for it. can i use it for stock?
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Darkyy's rom is also based on js5, and in that case you can always try. But always do a backup first before any attempts to try.
I wish you luck!
Edit: I downloaded it once, and found the following:
/system/app - AxT9IME.apk and Swype.apk (presumably arabic based)
/system/fonts - 11 fonts with names of hebrew and arabic on them
/system/framework - framework.jar (this one not sure what is modded, maybe ask Darkyy?)
/system/lib - 5 .so files
/system/etc - apns-conf.xml (which is not related to this)
Go try it.

psychedelic'd said:
This is an awesome guide! I've always wanted chinese locale on Darkys rom. Gonna try this when I get home. Thanks for your hard work goondu.
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You are most welcome.
Point to note: there are some apps that do not have any other region locale, for example, SecDownloadProvider.apk and DownloadProvider.apk. You need to go through one app at a time. I made a mistake.
Having said that, if you are adventurous, you can even create your own for these 2 apks in chinese.

:O
Any ways to just replace files using root explorer to add chinese language to my rom?
All these steps are beyond my skills and knowledge.

[APP MOD] Enabling Facebook sync on Gen 8 devices | Needs root with R/W filesystem

OK, so you have an Archos Gen 8 devices... and you want sync your Facebook contacts with your contacts list on you device... but the Facebook for Android app does show the sync option... now, here's what you need to do...
What do you need?
1. Archos Gen 8 device with Froyo 2.2.1 (firmware 2.0.54 +)
2. Root
3. Read/write filesystem
How do you get a rooted system with a read/write filesystem?
1. UrukDroid (recommended 0.4.1 +)
2. Chulri's sysroot (permanent root) with R/W filesystem
How do you get this mod working?
1. Install UrukDroid or Chulri's sysroot +rw.
2. Download the attached ContactsProvider.apk
3. Use RootExplorer or Terminal or ADB to backup ContactsProvider.apk to /system/app/
4. Use RootExplorer or Terminal or ADB to copy the attached ContactsProvider.apk to /system/app/
5. Make sure you allow it to overwrite the existing ContactsProvider.apk
6. Reboot
7. Install Facebook for Android and add your Facebook account. You will be prompted to select your sync options.
8. Have fun!!!
Why is it a modded system app?
Yes, I'd love to have an alternative, but honestly there is no other alternative. The Facebook contacts sync works in a different way compared to the sync provided by other apps such as Twitter. Facebook keeps the contacts list in the Facebook cloud instead of sharing it with the Google cloud and so it is fundamentally different. More info here... http://searchengineland.com/google-...nexus-s-googlefacebook-battle-continues-65823
What exactly is modified in this apk?
This mod is quite simple... and just involves the addition of the Facebook for Android package definition "com.facebook.katana" to the "unrestricted_packages" of the contacts sync provider.
How was this modified?
1. Decompile the original ContactsProvider.apk using the smali/baksmali tool by JF.
2. In the decompiled package folder, go to res/values/.
3. Edit the arrays.xml file in a linux/unix compliant text (TextPad, EditPlus, GEdit, vi, etc.). Do not use Notepad or Wordpad.
4. This is what the original arrays.xml looks like.
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<resources>
<string-array name="unrestricted_packages">
<item>android</item>
</string-array>
</resources>
5. This is what I have added. This is similar to the contents of the ContactsProvider.apk of the Nexus One.
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<resources>
<string-array name="unrestricted_packages">
<item>com.android.contacts</item>
<item>com.facebook.katana</item>
<item>com.android.mms</item>
<item>com.google.android.gm</item>
<item>com.android.email</item>
<item>com.android.phone</item>
<item>com.google.android.apps.maps</item>
<item>com.android.globalsearch</item>
<item>com.android.calendar</item>
<item>com.google.android.talk</item>
<item>android</item>
</string-array>
</resources>
6. Recompile the apk using the smali/baksmali tool.
7. DO NOT sign the apk.
8. Follow the installation instructions above.
Notes:
1. In the arrays.xml above you could simply add "<item>com.facebook.katana</item>" instead of all and Facebook sync would work.
2. You could use tools like apk-tool by Brut.all or Apk Manager by Daneshm90 to simplify the process of decompiling-recompiling the apk file.
3. Signing the apk will cause boot loops since system apks are not supposed to be signed.
Credits:
mobiousdigital for the original understanding of how Facebook sync works
JesusFreke for smali/baksmali
$auron & chulri for root and filesystem r/w on Gen 8 devices
Google
Archos

Nice i'll add that to my list
From what firmware version is the Contactprovider.apk you changed?
I think you should provide the same for every firmware version that exists at the moment it's possible Archos made some changes to that apk between firmware version and that could cause problems if applied to a different version.

wdl1908 said:
Nice i'll add that to my list
From what firmware version is the Contactprovider.apk you changed?
I think you should provide the same for every firmware version that exists at the moment it's possible Archos made some changes to that apk between firmware version and that could cause problems if applied to a different version.
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Well, from what I've seen, this is just built of the base Android 2.2.1 code with no Archos customisations, so this works on every version of the firmware where the base Android versions is 2.2.1... so in effect 2.0.54 to 2.1.08.
And... Thanks for including this in your "What can I do when I have root?" list

craigacgomez said:
Well, from what I've seen, this is just built of the base Android 2.2.1 code with no Archos customisations, so this works on every version of the firmware where the base Android versions is 2.2.1... so in effect 2.0.54 to 2.1.08
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Good is there a way you can describe or make public the modification you have done? diff file maybe? Always interesting to see how people do things.
craigacgomez said:
And... Thanks for including this in your "What can I do when I have root?" list
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Weeelllllllllll my thanks meter needs to increase........

wdl1908 said:
Good is there a way you can describe or make public the modification you have done? diff file maybe? Always interesting to see how people do things.
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I will definitely share the modifications in a day or two at the most... as soon as I can squeeze 10-15 mins of free time...
wdl1908 said:
Weeelllllllllll my thanks meter needs to increase........
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Your thanks meter is now plus 1

Thanks for this mod. Does it also snyc the calendar? Would be nice to have the birthdays from facebook in the calendar widget with Launcher pro.
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MaxKnall said:
Thanks for this mod. Does it also snyc the calendar? Would be nice to have the birthdays from facebook in the calendar widget with Launcher pro.
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Well, the Facebook app does not have calendar sync... but you could sync your Facebook calendar with you Google calendar and get everything you need....

Added information and details about the modification involved to get this working and how-to-mod... see the first post for details...

Just wondering,
anybody try this method to get facebook sync back on gingerbread devices?
I mean in theory it should work, right?

amcolian said:
Just wondering,
anybody try this method to get facebook sync back on gingerbread devices?
I mean in theory it should work, right?
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Yeah, late reply, but to clarify things... this does work on Gingerbread... and even on Honeycomb...

It, however, does not work on ICS. The ICS ContactsProvider does not use arrays.xml. Adding it in and recompiling causes it to FC several core apps and wipe out your contacts storage.

[HOWTO] Use the dsixda Kitchen to make Galaxy W ROMS

This isn't necessary anymore, the dsixda kitchen now fully supports our phone.
Get the dsixda kitchen from HERE. And unzip it to a place of your choosing.
REMINDER: This will only work on Linux and/or Cygwin. Tutorials for that are on the kitchen page.

Thx for sharing your knowledge...it can give a massive headache when u don't know a thing about this stuff, like me..i will learn with my die-hard mode ..
anyway I have a question for you..about bootanimation on your v2 rom..how you disable it.? How you do that.?sammy using a proprietary file for his bootanim rite.?a .qmg file,am I rite? How you do that.? Seriously,i do wanna know..
I'm more interested on modding theme,crt anim,etc...but my knowledge limit my passion...
sent from another space

jahlee said:
Thx for sharing your knowledge...it can give a massive headache when u don't know a thing about this stuff, like me..i will learn with my die-hard mode ..
anyway I have a question for you..about bootanimation on your v2 rom..how you disable it.? How you do that.?sammy using a proprietary file for his bootanim rite.?a .qmg file,am I rite? How you do that.? Seriously,i do wanna know..
I'm more interested on modding theme,crt anim,etc...but my knowledge limit my passion...
sent from another space
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Allow me to answer on behalf Just insert this into build.prob:
debug.sf.nobootanimation=1
Boot up actually faster! Get more build tweak here:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-ha...imus-3d/145592-tweaks-scripts-collection.html

cowithgun said:
Allow me to answer on behalf Just insert this into build.prob:
debug.sf.nobootanimation=1
Boot up actually faster! Get more build tweak here:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-ha...imus-3d/145592-tweaks-scripts-collection.html
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Actually THIS is the original thread. The one you linked to gives no credit to knzo for his discoveries. (I know you didn't mean anything bad though )

KezraPlanes said:
Actually THIS is the original thread. The one you linked to gives no credit to knzo for his discoveries. (I know you didn't mean anything bad though )
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sorry! didn't mean it, was googling those property based on your build.prob and it just land there!
I also just learn thru a hard way that after compiling acro68 kernel, I need to copy the dhd.ko module into the ROM. Finally able to get wifi!

cowithgun said:
sorry! didn't mean it, was googling those property based on your build.prob and it just land there!
I also just learn thru a hard way that after compiling acro68 kernel, I need to copy the dhd.ko module into the ROM. Finally able to get wifi!
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I forgot to mention that, sorry xD
And I know you didn't mean it, it's okay Just always look on XDA first

KezraPlanes said:
I forgot to mention that, sorry xD
And I know you didn't mean it, it's okay Just always look on XDA first
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You provide more than enough! Your first optimized ROM! I learn a lot by looking at it. Then, with this tutorial, I was able to build my first customized ROM by following exactly that you wrote.
You should change the "**MIGHT**" work to "**SURELY**" work!

cowithgun said:
You provide more than enough! Your first optimized ROM! I learn a lot by looking at it. Then, with this tutorial, I was able to build my first customized ROM by following exactly that you wrote.
You should change the "**MIGHT**" work to "**SURELY**" work!
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Thanks for the compliment.
I will keep the **MIGHT** because there are always people who try crazy things (me included) like random porting of ROMs so it's safer this way. xD

If anyone interested to try compile acro68 kernel, I recommend to look into this link: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Building_Kernel_from_source
Very detailed, step by step and only need to change the kernel source to point to: https://github.com/arco/samsung-kernel-ancora/tree/gingerbread (for GB)
Once the make is successful, you will get an zImage.
Now, in Kitchen, you should have already use option 20 to extract the boot image. Replace the newly generated zImage to get a shiny new kernel. Of cause, you need to pack it back and finally build your ROM.
Finally, replace the ./samsung-kernel-ancora/drivers/net/wireless/bcm4329/dhd.ko to ROM's system/etc/wifi/dhd.ko.

cowithgun said:
Allow me to answer on behalf Just insert this into build.prob:
debug.sf.nobootanimation=1
Boot up actually faster! Get more build tweak here:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-ha...imus-3d/145592-tweaks-scripts-collection.html
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Thanks for that link..appreciate that..? Will testing rite now..
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Can we use this for the exhibit ii
via Dan swagger

Actually, regarding the instructions in Post 1, you could probably skip all of them and do this only:
Rename the file tools/edify_defs/GT-I9001 to: GT-I8150

Kezra if i wanna change the launcher just delate the touchui.apk on the app folder and add some launcher? Heheh sorry for the noob question im a complete noob on rom building
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can anyone help mee??? if i wanna install my modified rom i get error in cwm (bad) can't open ;( why?

DarthJonathan said:
Kezra if i wanna change the launcher just delate the touchui.apk on the app folder and add some launcher? Heheh sorry for the noob question im a complete noob on rom building
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try to answer your question, corect me if im wrong XD
just delete a TWLauncher.apk and replace with your launcher, don't forget to change the permission XD

Hello guys,
Latest Arabic rom link :
Here
Could you please make this rom deodex ?
I am trying to make it using dsixda kitchen but I could not.

i found something in this forum....can this mathod used for sgw?look likes same i follow some of the guide.....
Hey Guys,
I am going to explain some of the files in a custom rom,the small and easy to mod files because the aim is to educate newbies and NOT advanced devs.
Ok,So,I have seen a lot of questions being asked nowadays about making custom roms.This guide is NOT about building a custom rom but about editing and modding it.I am doing this guide taking CM7 as base,not stock,so there might be differences between the roms you choose to mod.Also,I am prone to mistakes here and there.If i made any,please comment about it and i will remove it.Also,please feel free to give your suggestions about making this guide better
What you would need:
Notepad++
WinRar or any other zip/rar manager like 7zip or WinZip
If you want go advanced,you would also need these things
Cygwin
Smali/Baksmali
APK Multi tool or anything like that,i dont care
And most importantly,a brain and eyes(So,Dont ask me stupid questions like,how de fuk du i xtarct? and then in brackets,sorry for my english)
GUIDE:
So,first up,download a rom of your choice(Dont forget to get the permissions for modding from the developer) and extract it.When you extract it,you will see 2 folders and 1 file,it varies.It depends on the contents of the rom.
The folders are:
1.META-INF
2.system
The file:
1.boot.img
So,
Open up system and the first folder you are going to see is 'apps'.
As you already see,this is the place where all the apps go,for the history.You might also see some .odex files below the apps.So,if you remove an app,you should delete the odex file too.If you want to add an app,just drag and drop Take care not to delete each and every app you find,because each of them has their own functions.Also,if you delete contact.apk and replace it with a better dialer like Exdialer,you wont be able to add or delete contacts.So,there are some files better left alone.
If you want to know how to merge them,then use google,there are a lot of tutorials on deodexing.If you want to edit an app,then use APK multi tool,again please use google,lots of tuts on this one too.
Also,you will find an app here and its a main one,systemui.apk By editing systemui.apk,you can get transparent status bars,transparent notification bars,centre the clock.Things like that.The idea with which you edit Systemui.apk and framework-res.apk,thats how your rom is going to look like.These files handle the visual things and they are awesome too.For some systemui mods,refer HERE
Next,the 'bin' folder,this guide is aimed at the noobs,so nothing about this,this is a bit advanced stuff,so sorry.
Next up,the 'etc' folder.There are a lot of things that go here.I wont be going to full details for the moment because i am having exams,so no time.However,i will be explaining the easy to explain files.
One thing you will notice is the 'init.d' folder.If you want to add any script like LagFree v2,just put the files of the init.d folder in the script's folder here,nothing else.You dont need to copy any other files like META-INF.
Another file,is CHANGELOG-CM,just as the name suggests its a file giving you changelogs
Another file is NOTICE.html..Its just a file showing copyrights and all that stuff.You wouldnt need to edit that,would you?
Will add more about the other files soon
Next,the 'fonts' folder..You guys need an explanation for that??
Next,'framework' folder.Here you will find framework-res.apk(Obviously,duh...).I wont tell about any other file because this is aimed at new users,not advanced guys.Framework-res is where all the icons in notification bar are.The battery icons,they are all in framework.Also,lockscreen icons
go here..Most of the icons.If i have to start on anything.It would take me weeks,theres so much to write about framework.Also take care not to mess up the framework.Because its like the skeleton(thats what i know ) of a rom.If a framework is incorrectly configured,the rom wont boot.So,keep that in your mind always when you edit framework.
Next,the 'libs' folder,This guide is aimed at newbies,so not touching this part.
And comes 'media'..Most probably you will find 2-3 folders here.Audio,bootanimation.zip and wallpapers.
If you want to change the default,its in build.prop,not here,i will explain that later.If you need to add some audio,its just drag and drop,nothing much,just put them in the right folders,like alarms,ringtones and notifications
If you need to add wallpapers,reszie the pictures to 640x480,thats the resolution that works for ace.Also resize it to 107x80 and save it as another pic with a _small at the end.For eg,the default file is defaultwallpaper.jpg,you make another pic with 107x80 called defaultwallper_small.jpg.
Then,theres the bootanimation.zip..However way you change this thing.Always name it bootanimation.If you want to know how to make a boot animation,then refer freeyourandroid.com
Next up is 'tts' folder..Sorry but i dont know much about this folder.I think this folder contains the languages for the tts app but i am not sure about it.Same goes for 'usr' and 'wifi' folders.But since this thread is aimed at newbies,i dont think there wouldnt a point in writing them up anyway
Next up is build.prop file.Open it with notepad++...build.prop file is pretty self explanatory.
Here you can change the most basic things like the android version that setting shows..Wondered how people are making 2.3.4 look like 4.0.3 in settings??Its build.prop.Also,you can change what 'About phone' shows here.
Other things,you can change things like,how long your wifi scans,how much battery your phone saves while in sleep,Dalvik VM heapsize and default ringtones.If you are wondering what # stands for,it signifies that,that particular tweak is not running,so you can take out the # if its a tweak you like.You could also use it say things like,Additional build properties.You could make it #AdditionalBuildProperties and go to the next line and give your tweaks there.Some build.prop tweaks can be found in slaid480's thread in Galaxy Ace S5830 titled "[MOD]Build.prop tweaks for SGA" or you can go to freeyourandroid.com and find some tweaks there,however the tweaks listed there are universal,so practise caution when playing with build.prop
Now to boot.img..Theres an awesome guide about this in freeyourandroid.com Please have a look at it,because there are lots to write about this one.This is where Cygwin comes in,for instructions on unpacking and repacking and commands and info about boot.img,referHERE and HERE.My summarized version,boot.img is where you can replace kernels.This is where you can make those low-level changes
Then,to META-INF folder.You would find lots of folders here but the file that you would edit consistently is update script.Find it and open it with Notepad++..Unless you edited xbin and bin files,this is not hard to do..Just change around ui_print to what you like.Dont touch anything else if you dont know what you are doing.If you DID edit xbin or bin files,you would need to touch advanced things like symlink tagged ones(I had to give them some sort of a tag)
Now on making it a flashable zip,archive them to a zip file.Get a signer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...96&postcount=2
The instructions on using that are given with it.Just rename it back to the name you like after signing it.

ganesh...will this work on stock ROM ?
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When i build the Rom, do i have to zip and sign, or not?

bagux said:
When i build the Rom, do i have to zip and sign, or not?
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You better sign it. xD

[Tool][MOD] Add any battery image to any TW ROM for all S3 models

Ok I am going to keep this simple. These tool will allow you to add any battery image to any TW ROM. First unzip the tools. Then all you need to do is grap the framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk, and SystemUI.apk from which ever ROM you are using and/or want to change the battery images for. Now grab the 204 PNG's for your new battery. Place these in the folders that are named as such. I have included a zip with a bunch of battery PNG's for you to use. Even the ones from my ROMs. Some are complete and some are not though. You HAVE to have 204 images or the tool will not start. Enjoy!
Side note, need a tester for the Windows tool as I tweaked it but have not tested. Thanks!
How to:
Code:
For Linux (Tested on Ubuntu12.04 64-bit)
Before anything:
add the required apks (framework-re.apk, twframework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk) to the folder "Input_APKs."
then you will need to add all 204 battery PNG'd to "Input_Images"
now you will:
1) Make sure these packages are installed.
sudo apt-get install openjdk-6-jre openjdk-6-jdk (step 4)
****** Do not just click on the Mod_Battery.sh file. Open a terminal
and run it! *************************
2) Open terminal in the Battery_Mod_Tool_v1.2/Working_Dir folder and run:
./Mod_Battery.sh
3) If you are having problems then make sure the following files are executable.
./Working_Dir/Mod_Battery.sh
./Working_Dir/7za
./Working_Dir/aapt
4) You may notice some java errors whilst running the Mod_Battery.sh script.
If so you need to install java. The instructions for Linux are below...
5) As of now for Infamous 4.4 the Framework-res.apk, twframework-rek.apk, and SystemUI.apk are included. 4.5+ you will need to add the apks yourself.
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Code:
[B]For Windows:
Before anything:
add the required apks (framework-re.apk, twframework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk) to the folder "Input_APKs."
then you will need to add all 204 battery PNG'd to "Input_Images"
now you will:
- Double-click "Mod_my_battery!.bat" and sit back and wait
NOTE:
If you modify ANY files within the "Working_Dir" folder, the process will not work. Do not rename, remove or add any files to this directory
URL for Java Development Kit:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-7u1-download-513651.html
to download JDK, Simply;
1) Select "Accept License Agreement".
2) Select "jdk-7xx-windows-xxx.exe" for your version of Windows. (Windows x86 = 32-bit, Windows x64 = 64-bit)
3) Run installer with default settings should be fine.[/B]
Link(s):
Linux tool download link
Windows tool download link
Battery PNG's #Infamous as of Feb 22, 2013
Install Java for Linux
Big thanks to shayne77 for making this. I only modified it to work for our phones and Jelly Bean.

saved just in cause

and one more for whatever

Re: [Tool][MOD] Add any battery image to any TW ROM
Nice work but it seems faster to pull the apks open them, paste your images and zip and flash, just saying.
Sent from my wicked fast SGS3!

This is very true. This tool is for every user even the less experienced.

Re: [Tool][MOD] Add any battery image to any TW ROM
Jamison904 said:
This is very true. This tool is for every user even the less experienced.
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Yeah, I see how it could benefit the less experienced. Either way, nice tool.
Sent from my wicked fast SGS3!

Thanks buddy. Didn't make it just tweaked it to work for the S3. All the credit goes to shayne77.

Battery PNG's #Infamous as of Feb 13, 2013
Says url not found might me my firewall but could you please check it.
Thanks

weird... here you go
http://goo.im/devs/Jamison904/T999/Infamous_S3/Tools/Battery PNG
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Jamison904 said:
weird... here you go
http://goo.im/devs/Jamison904/T999/Infamous_S3/Tools/Battery PNG
Sent from my dark hole called an office.
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The file you requested was not found
Lets see if we can find that for you...
Search results for devs/Jamison904/T999/Infamous_S3/Tools/Battery PNG
That is what I got from Goo.
maybe I need to try a different browser
Thanks

yeah just tried myself. Goo most of lost it. Ill check go see if I have an older one on my mirror. Give me a sec and thanks for the heads up
Ill have to reupload it tonight. Thanks again
Sent from my dark hole called an office.

Battery_PNG
Fixed link.

Jamison904 said:
Battery_PNG
Fixed link.
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I give up this is what it is saying again.
The file you requested was not found
Lets see if we can find that for you...
Search results for devs/Jamison904/T999/Infamous_S3/Tools/Battery_PNG
Thanks though I got the other files so All I have to do is find images and place them into your formula.

Dang it. I even tested yesterday after up loading it. OK good deal. Ill upload it to my mirror some time this weekend. I dont get why it keeps doing that...
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LINK
Different server. Third time is a charm.

I am really surprised that this didn't get the attention I thought it would. People afraid of it? Or don't have a need for it.

Jamison904 said:
LINK
Different server. Third time is a charm.
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Thanks Worked great!
:good:

Jamison904 said:
I am really surprised that this didn't get the attention I thought it would. People afraid of it? Or don't have a need for it.
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Alright, giving this a shot, I def like battery #5. I like the idea of having a tool, but what's the easy way akapaul26 is speaking of?

Chefedogg said:
Alright, giving this a shot, I def like battery #5. I like the idea of having a tool, but what's the easy way akapaul26 is speaking of?
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Tool won't work for me, I've followed every direction to the T...

Windows or Linux? Thanks