I'm new to the sgs2 and I got a us cellular sgs2 I'm running blend ICS rom... And was wanting to change sprint logo and apns to us cellular bit I lack the knowledge on how to do so... Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Nobody not how to edit carrier name?
USCC SGS2
It is a string inside of framework-res.apk
1. decompile framework-res.apk
2. go to res\values\strings.xml
3. change these to whatever you want it to say
<string name="zz_roamingText1">Sprint</string>
<string name="zz_roamingText99">Sprint</string>4. recompile the apk
5. flash to your phone.
Can't find value in the res folder
USCC SGS2
godofwar762 said:
Can't find value in the res folder
USCC SGS2
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res is inside of framework-res.apk. you need to decompile framework-res.apk to get to it.
/system/framework or something i think?
Yeah, the values folder wont show up unless you decompile the apk first. Just use APK Manager and use SystemUI.apk as the dependency (if decompiling framework-Res.apk).
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[Q] Is there a way to edit "styles.xml" in the values folder and recompile it?
Hello all.
Im trying to recompile the Settings.apk and I have made edits to the styles.xml file. Only problem is in the "keep" folder there is no "values" folder, and the recompiled app does not have the edits I made in stlyes.xml
Anyone know how to recompile the Settings.apk and have the "values" folder show up in the recompile "keep" folder?
Delete resources.arsc or something in the keep folder ; if your using apk manager it should tell you this already
Nabeel_Nabs said:
Delete resources.arsc or something in the keep folder ; if your using apk manager it should tell you this already
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Thanks a lot for that. It worked and I now have timescape settings background look on stock Verizon rom!
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I am interested in changing the color of the text of the status bar. I have already modified all the images I need, now just need to modify the xml.
I am modifying the framework-res.apk colors xml. After I have made the change I recompile the apk. Switch out the Meta-INF and AndroidManifest.xml with the ones from the original apk but when I push to my phone the color of the status bar text isn't changing. These are the lines I have changed:
<color name="status_bar_text">#ff73cd68</color>
<color name="status_bar_clock_text">#ff73cd68</color>
You might find better luck actually pming a themer or posting it in the theme section. Not much Turner's drop by here
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davidc23 said:
You might find better luck actually pming a themer or posting it in the theme section. Not much Turner's drop by here
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yeah I was thinking that, I might just check on the irc channel. Thanks for looking out.
Hmmm did you reboot the phone?
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globalninja said:
Hmmm did you reboot the phone?
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Yeah, I didn't actually push the framework. I created a flashable zip.
dtm_stretch said:
Yeah, I didn't actually push the framework. I created a flashable zip.
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If you got the framework-res.apk to recompile without errors then the changes you made should definitely work. There is no need to sawp anything owhen recompiling, just edit the xml, recompile it as a system app and push it to system/app via root explorer or any equivalent.
Which ROM framework are you trying to modify?
fnut6969 said:
If you got the framework-res.apk to recompile without errors then the changes you made should definitely work. There is no need to sawp anything owhen recompiling, just edit the xml, recompile it as a system app and push it to system/app via root explorer or any equivalent.
Which ROM framework are you trying to modify?
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Thanks ill give that I try.
I am actually modifying the ICS theme for Cakulin's rom.
**Doesn't seem to work either. I should be changing the colors.xml in the framework-res.apk right?
Got it: Make sure to delete the stupid resources.arsc!
dtm_stretch said:
Thanks ill give that I try.
I am actually modifying the ICS theme for Cakulin's rom.
**Doesn't seem to work either. I should be changing the colors.xml in the framework-res.apk right?
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Yes, and although you won't find the values folder when you recompile you'll still need to delete the resources.arsc when recompiling, if you'd like, you can attach the framework-res.apk you're trying to modify and I can change it for you.
I also, stated inadvertently, to place it in system/app that is incorrect it goes in system/framework which may actually be part of the problem.
fnut6969 said:
Yes, and although you won't find the values folder when you recompile you'll still need to delete the resources.arsc when recompiling, if you'd like, you can attach the framework-res.apk you're trying to modify and I can change it for you.
I also, stated inadvertently, to place it in system/app that is incorrect it goes in system/framework which may actually be part of the problem.
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I got it figured out, just before you posted about the resources. Now I just got to figure out why my launcher keeps restarting.
to create an android apk or to edit an XML...does it take a lot of programming experience or just to know basic XML codes and how android apks work?cause i do not want to wast time on something i can't even accomplish
You definitely need to have a certain mindset even if you don't currently have the programming experience, you'd have to be prepared to put a lot of time into it, accept there will be a lot of frustration and you will more than likely not achieve what you want to accomplish...
If that doesn't put you off go for it!
This would be a good place to start http://developer.android.com/index.html
gs2rom said:
to create an android apk or to edit an XML...does it take a lot of programming experience or just to know basic XML codes and how android apks work?cause i do not want to wast time on something i can't even accomplish
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editing xml file using notepad++ is probably the easy part. compiling the apk is the crap part, in my experience.
It's just when i decompile the apk edit it and recompile it... i open the apk with 7zip i can't see the new files added...and when i decompile the systemui.apk
I can't seem to find the drawable-xhdpi..only the drawable-hdpi
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gs2rom said:
It's just when i decompile the apk edit it and recompile it... i open the apk with 7zip i can't see the new files added...and when i decompile the systemui.apk
I can't seem to find the drawable-xhdpi..only the drawable-hdpi
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i believe drawable-xhdpi is for the SGS3. Drawable-hdpi is for the SGS2.
Pleas Help..
When I work Combile and Decombile APKTOOL for File framwork-res.apk
Of Version Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXLSJ All OK
But When Add My Rom BootLoop
Are you signing the apk after you recompile it??
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AuSSiELaMbChOpS said:
Are you signing the apk after you recompile it??
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no signing apk
whats this broplem
help
heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp
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help
heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp
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The problem is with the signing. (The framework-res.apk has to be signed with the platform key)
Try to sign the apk (use apkmultitool), but I think it won't work, because you wont have the platform key.
I suggest you to do the following:
If you use apktool or apk-multi-tool apkmultitool.com:
1) if you want to change drawables, just push the new png-s into the original framework-res.apk (open the original framework-res.apk with 7zip, and drag and drop the new png in the corresponding drawable folder).
2) if you want to change xml-s, decompile framework-res.apk, change xml-s, recompile framework-res.apk, then extract the "resources.arsc" from the new apk, and push it to the original framework-res.apk (again with 7zip or any compatible file manager)
3) if you change some smali code, then you need to the same as in step 2, but with the classes.dex file.
Basically you should use the original framework-res.apk as a starting point, and (without extracting it) push all your mods into it!
OR try the UOT kitchen: http://uot.dakra.lt/
Cheers!
Gyebro said:
The problem is with the signing. (The framework-res.apk has to be signed with the platform key)
Try to sign the apk (use apkmultitool), but I think it won't work, because you wont have the platform key.
I suggest you to do the following:
If you use apktool or apk-multi-tool apkmultitool.com:
1) if you want to change drawables, just push the new png-s into the original framework-res.apk (open the original framework-res.apk with 7zip, and drag and drop the new png in the corresponding drawable folder).
2) if you want to change xml-s, decompile framework-res.apk, change xml-s, recompile framework-res.apk, then extract the "resources.arsc" from the new apk, and push it to the original framework-res.apk (again with 7zip or any compatible file manager)
3) if you change some smali code, then you need to the same as in step 2, but with the classes.dex file.
Basically you should use the original framework-res.apk as a starting point, and (without extracting it) push all your mods into it!
OR try the UOT kitchen: http://uot.dakra.lt/
Cheers!
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all this work bootloop..
When I recompile framework-res.apk,the apktool notice "aapt:...".And the framework-res.apk still be builded.But I replace the resources.arsc and put it in the phone,reboot and always in bootanimation.I used apktool 1.4.10,1.5.0,1.5.1... and so on.I can not solve this problem,I need help.
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kin912 said:
When I recompile framework-res.apk,the apktool notice "aapt:...".And the framework-res.apk still be builded.But I replace the resources.arsc and put it in the phone,reboot and always in bootanimation.I used apktool 1.4.10,1.5.0,1.5.1... and so on.I can not solve this problem,I need help.
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I am not clear from what you did. But you need to do it this way.
apktool if ion SemcGenericUxRes.apk
apktool d -t ion framework-res.apk out
make changes to decompiled source
apktool b out new.framework-res.apk
Now open both framework-res.apk and new.framework-res.apk side by side using an archiver. Do not use windows open.
Now you will notice one thing that the new framework does not contain META-INF folder.
Delete the resources.arsc file from the original framework-res. Drag the resources.arsc from the new framework-res and dump it on to the original framework-res. Close both the files.
Now you are ready to use the updated original framework-res.apk
ganeshbiyer said:
I am not clear from what you did. But you need to do it this way.
apktool if ion SemcGenericUxRes.apk
apktool d -t ion framework-res.apk out
make changes to decompiled source
apktool b out new.framework-res.apk
Now open both framework-res.apk and new.framework-res.apk side by side using an archiver. Do not use windows open.
Now you will notice one thing that the new framework does not contain META-INF folder.
Delete the resources.arsc file from the original framework-res. Drag the resources.arsc from the new framework-res and dump it on to the original framework-res. Close both the files.
Now you are ready to use the updated original framework-res.apk
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No need to install framework-res.apk only just SemcGenericUxpRes.apk?
ganeshbiyer said:
I am not clear from what you did. But you need to do it this way.
apktool if ion SemcGenericUxRes.apk
apktool d -t ion framework-res.apk out
make changes to decompiled source
apktool b out new.framework-res.apk
Now open both framework-res.apk and new.framework-res.apk side by side using an archiver. Do not use windows open.
Now you will notice one thing that the new framework does not contain META-INF folder.
Delete the resources.arsc file from the original framework-res. Drag the resources.arsc from the new framework-res and dump it on to the original framework-res. Close both the files.
Now you are ready to use the updated original framework-res.apk
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I try to decompile this mod and it's sucessful.--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047999
Once I do the original framework-res I fail to make it use.
kin912 said:
I try to decompile this mod and it's sucessful.--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047999
Once I do the original framework-res I fail to make it use.
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How are you trying to use it. Tell me the steps.
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How are you trying to use it. Tell me the steps.
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1.Install framework about framework-res.apk and SemcGenericUxpRes.apk.
2.Decompile framework-res.apk and make change of the source.
3.Recompile framework-res.apk and build the new framework-res.apk.
4.Take the resources.arsc and the raw which I changed from the new framework-res.apk to the original framework-res.apk.
5.Replace the final framework-res.apk in my phone with 644 permission.
I reboot and loop in the bootanimation.
kin912 said:
1.Install framework about framework-res.apk and SemcGenericUxpRes.apk.
2.Decompile framework-res.apk and make change of the source.
3.Recompile framework-res.apk and build the new framework-res.apk.
4.Take the resources.arsc and the raw which I changed from the new framework-res.apk to the original framework-res.apk.
5.Replace the final framework-res.apk in my phone with 644 permission.
I reboot and loop in the bootanimation.
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What are the sizes of the frameworks-res.apk's
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What are the sizes of the frameworks-res.apk's
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Original:21MB
Decompile:14.9MB
If I do nothing change only recompile the frameworks-res.apk,it still has the bug.
kin912 said:
Original:21MB
Decompile:14.9MB
If I do nothing change only recompile the frameworks-res.apk,it still has the bug.
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If you have followed pepitos tutorial from themes section then it should be ok.
There is nothing else to do.
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ganeshbiyer said:
If you have followed pepitos tutorial from themes section then it should be ok.
There is nothing else to do.
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I make sure the steps are ok because I can decompile the framework.apk of miui.Anyway,thanks a lot!