[MODDING/THEMING] Apktool for ICS apks - Galaxy S II Themes and Apps
If you are an amateur/aficionado modder or themer, this is for you:
Some people are still having problems de/compiling system apks on Samsung ICS builds, most of the errors arising are related to "bad magic values". I googled a little and managed to find a modded Apktool. I’ve tested it and it has worked fine so far with many apks (e.g. framework-res, TouchWiz30Launcher, etc).
I packed all necessary files below, including new aapt from Android SDK 4.0.3. As you may already know, you need latest JDK for this to work.
*** NOTICE *** There are some apks like SystemUI that need special treatment. If errors are found when decompiling an apk with ICS Apktool, you have to try decompiling it using the Original Apktool which I've just uploaded, then for recompiling it you need to use the ICS Apktool (if you run the Original Apktool to recompile, you will probably encounter errors). Remember, both packages contain different aapt executables so it is recommended making two separate folders for each zip content.
Credit goes to Brut.all who developed the original Apktool and gcrut…@gmail.com who modded it.
NOTE: This thread is not intended to be a guide for modding or theming. If you want to start messing with apks, there are many tutorials out there.
this is not work for me... got error when trying to decompile SystemUI.apk:
Code:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.RuntimeException: bad magic value: 64 65 78 0a 30 33 35 00
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:377)
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:274)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:44)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:33)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.decodeSourcesSmali(Androlib.java:68)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:85)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:128)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:65)
any solution?
i04055 said:
this is not work for me... got error when trying to decompile SystemUI.apk:
Code:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.RuntimeException: bad magic value: 64 65 78 0a 30 33 35 00
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:377)
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:274)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:44)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:33)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.decodeSourcesSmali(Androlib.java:68)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:85)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:128)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:65)
any solution?
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Delete classes.dex from SystemUI.apk before decompiling. If you want to edit classes.dex use smali/baksmali 1.3.2.
i04055 said:
this is not work for me... got error when trying to decompile SystemUI.apk:
Code:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.RuntimeException: bad magic value: 64 65 78 0a 30 33 35 00
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:377)
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:274)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:44)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:33)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.decodeSourcesSmali(Androlib.java:68)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:85)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:128)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:65)
any solution?
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Do the following:
Decompile SystemUI using "Original Apktool" (already uploaded to the OP). If you try to recompile the apk with the Original Apktool you might find errors so you have to recompile it but this time using the "ICS Apktool". I hope this work for you.
sileshnair said:
Delete classes.dex from SystemUI.apk before decompiling. If you want to edit classes.dex use smali/baksmali 1.3.2.
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I am succeed decompile it without classes.dex, searching for baksmali now...
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I've tried, but get the same error as below....
xtremesv said:
Do the following:
Decompile SystemUI using "Original Apktool" (already uploaded to the OP). If you try to recompile the apk with the Original Apktool you might find errors so you have to recompile it but this time using the "ICS Apktool". I hope this work for you.
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I am able to decompile it with original apk tool but when I tried to recompile it using ICS apktool i got this error :
Code:
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:318: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_3 declared h
erbrut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\DOCUME~1\edp\LOCA
LS~1\Temp\APKTOOL4562847521524937175.tmp, -I, C:\Documents and Settings\edp\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, E:\android\Lab\
SystemUI\res, -M, E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\DOCUME~1\edp\LOCALS~1\Temp\APKTOOL4562847
521524937175.tmp, -I, C:\Documents and Settings\edp\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res, -M, E:\and
roid\Lab\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)
... 6 more
e is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:319: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_3_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:320: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_4 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:321: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_4_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:322: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_5 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:323: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_5_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:324: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_6 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:325: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_6_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:99: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_battery_not_charge declared
here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:326: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_signal_null declared here i
s not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:327: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_status_bar_close_on declared here is
not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:101: error: Public symbol drawable/zzz_stat_vt_signal declared here is not
defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:102: error: Public symbol drawable/zzz_stat_vt_signal_null declared here i
s not defined.
what's going wrong here?
i04055 said:
I've tried, but get the same error as below....
I am able to decompile it with original apk tool but when I tried to recompile it using ICS apktool i got this error :
Code:
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:318: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_3 declared h
erbrut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\DOCUME~1\edp\LOCA
LS~1\Temp\APKTOOL4562847521524937175.tmp, -I, C:\Documents and Settings\edp\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, E:\android\Lab\
SystemUI\res, -M, E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\DOCUME~1\edp\LOCALS~1\Temp\APKTOOL4562847
521524937175.tmp, -I, C:\Documents and Settings\edp\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res, -M, E:\and
roid\Lab\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)
... 6 more
e is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:319: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_3_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:320: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_4 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:321: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_4_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:322: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_5 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:323: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_5_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:324: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_6 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:325: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_6_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:99: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_battery_not_charge declared
here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:326: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_signal_null declared here i
s not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:327: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_status_bar_close_on declared here is
not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:101: error: Public symbol drawable/zzz_stat_vt_signal declared here is not
defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:102: error: Public symbol drawable/zzz_stat_vt_signal_null declared here i
s not defined.
what's going wrong here?
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Take into account that both packages contents must be in separate folders to retain their respective aapt file which is different for each one. The best way to do this is to decompile SystemUI with Original Apktool then take the generated SystemUI folder and copy it into the ICS Apktool folder and recompile after your modding is done.
Nice thread mate. This will e of great help for new themers
Cheers
xtremesv said:
Take into account that both packages contents must be in separate folders to retain their respective aapt file which is different for each one. The best way to do this is to decompile SystemUI with Original Apktool then take the generated SystemUI folder and copy it into the ICS Apktool folder and recompile after your modding is done.
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too bad... stil got same error... I'm really confused....
good job, helpful tool.
thank you.
I've solved my problems with apktool v1.4.3 and ICS-JPQ using the original aapt file of the last SDK/plattform-tools and not the aapt file provided by apktool. Now I can decompile/recompile whatever ICS file (at least for now).
Tested with framework-res.apk, SystemUI.apk, Settings.apk, Phone.apk and android.policy.jar
my2cents
i04055 said:
too bad... stil got same error... I'm really confused....
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The last error you posted seemed related to bad version of aapt.exe. That's why I recommended using both Apktools one for decompiling and the other for rebuilding, that way is how it has worked in my case.
I wish I could've helped you more.
intronauta said:
I've solved my problems with apktool v1.4.3 and ICS-JPQ using the original aapt file of the last SDK/plattform-tools and not the aapt file provided by apktool. Now I can decompile/recompile whatever ICS file (at least for now).
Tested with framework-res.apk, SystemUI.apk, Settings.apk, Phone.apk and android.policy.jar
my2cents
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this method work for me in the past, while decompiling MIUI's framework, now, can't seem to make it work using stock rom's framework, tried using different version of apktool and apk manager, and the one in this thread, to no avail. im also having that aapt problem
It's really a pain in the ass to find a way to decompile/compile any ics apk file, so hope the tips suggested in this thread work...
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Here is my ApkManager, it's based on ApkManager 4.9 and contain an updated aapt and hacked Apktool 1.4.3 (new magic values) with updated smali (thanks to Ficeto).
I hope this will help you, it should work for all current ICS apps.
wanam said:
Here is my ApkManager, it's based on ApkManager 4.9 and contain an updated aapt and hacked Apktool 1.4.3 (new magic values) with updated smali (thanks to Ficeto).
I hope this will help you, it should work for all current ICS apps.
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TKS wanam
wanam said:
Here is my ApkManager, it's based on ApkManager 4.9 and contain an updated aapt and hacked Apktool 1.4.3 (new magic values) with updated smali (thanks to Ficeto).
I hope this will help you, it should work for all current ICS apps.
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Thanks, Wanam. I do really want this tool, too!!!
wanam said:
Here is my ApkManager, it's based on ApkManager 4.9 and contain an updated aapt and hacked Apktool 1.4.3 (new magic values) with updated smali (thanks to Ficeto).
I hope this will help you, it should work for all current ICS apps.
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I just tried de-compiling and re-compiling the systemui.apk, which is the only apk I've had issues with since making the transfer to ICS and it worked perfect using this. Thank you SOOO much!!
Tiffany84 said:
I just tried de-compiling and re-compiling the systemui.apk, which is the only apk I've had issues with since making the transfer to ICS and it worked perfect using this. Thank you SOOO much!!
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Hi, Tiffany. I have trouble when I decompile and compile SystemUI.apk. Can you show me the step? Do I need to pull framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk first and run "apktool if" command?
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cyfgeorge said:
Hi, Tiffany. I have trouble when I decompile and compile SystemUI.apk. Can you show me the step? Do I need to pull framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk first and run "apktool if" command?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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Yes, only framework-res.apk.
wanam said:
Here is my ApkManager, it's based on ApkManager 4.9 and contain an updated aapt and hacked Apktool 1.4.3 (new magic values) with updated smali (thanks to Ficeto).
I hope this will help you, it should work for all current ICS apps.
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I'm struggling with this could someone help please? I'm getting the following error when compiling framework-res
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|24/03/2012 -- 17:09:19.00|
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'mode' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
java version "1.7.0_03"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_03-b05)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 22.1-b02, mixed mode, sharing)
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute?
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-en-rGB\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute?
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-en-rGB\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-en-rUS\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute?
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-en-rUS\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected
aapt: warning: string 'policydesc_allow_htmlemail' has no default translation in C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res; found: en_US
aapt: warning: string 'policylab_allow_htmlemail' has no default translation in C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res; found: en_US
aapt: warning: string 'wifi_p2p_pbc_go_negotiation_request_message' has no default translation in C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res; found: en_GB
aapt: warning: string 'wifi_p2p_pin_display_message' has no default translation in C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res; found: en_GB
aapt: warning: string 'wifi_p2p_pin_go_negotiation_request_message' has no default translation in C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res; found: en_GB
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL4577066397448428082.tmp, -x, -S, C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res, -M, C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL4577066397448428082.tmp, -x, -S, C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res, -M, C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)
... 6 more
The system cannot find the file specified.
'7za' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
'7za' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
The system cannot find the file specified.
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Here's the log from decompiling
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|24/03/2012 -- 17:01:57.71|
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'mode' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
java version "1.7.0_03"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_03-b05)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 22.1-b02, mixed mode, sharing)
Could Not Find C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedframework-res.apk
Could Not Find C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedframework-res.apk
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
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Hey Guys, I m Tryin to add 4 in 1 reboot function for TB , Reference:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8674580&postcount=1 when i get the end of step 1 , i have some problem . apk manager show me an error when i compile apk: java version "1.6.0_24" Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_24-b07) Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 19.1-b02, mixed mode, sharing) W: Could not find sources I: Checking whether resources has changed... I: Building resources... D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\public.xml:3635: error: Mu ltiple entry names declared for public entry identifier 0x101 in type drawable ( btn_media_player_disabled_selected vs download). D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\public.xml:2863: Originall y defined here. D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\public.xml:3635: error: Pu blic symbol drawable/download declared here is not defined. D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\public.xml:3633: error: Mu ltiple entry names declared for public entry identifier 0xff in type drawable (b tn_media_player vs reboot). D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\public.xml:2861: Originall y defined here. D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\public.xml:3633: error: Pu blic symbol drawable/reboot declared here is not defined. D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\public.xml:3634: error: Mu ltiple entry names declared for public entry identifier 0x100 in type drawable ( btn_media_player_disabled vs recovery). D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\public.xml:2862: Originall y defined here. D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\public.xml:3634: error: Pu blic symbol drawable/recovery declared here is not defined. Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\liem\AppData\Local\Temp\AP KTOOL4973910132166951427.tmp, -x, -S, D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk \res, -M, D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\AndroidManifest.xml] at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(Unknown Source) at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Unknown Source) at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Unknown Source) at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Unknown Source) at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Unknown Source) at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Unknown Source) at brut.apktool.Main.main(Unknown Source) Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\U sers\liem\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL4973910132166951427.tmp, -x, -S, D:\apk\othe r\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res, -M, D:\apk\other\..\projects\framework-res. apk\AndroidManifest.xml] at brut.util.OS.exec(Unknown Source) ... 7 more 系统找不到指定的文件。 请按任意键继续. . . D:\apk> can anybody help ?
Framework-res.apk theming problems.
I understand the process of theming, but I'm running into errors that I can't seem to fix. Trying to make some quick XML edits for SlimICS's framework-res.... I assume I have some mis-match of java/apktool/adb/apkmanager... this is what APKmanager returns: Apk Manager v5.0.2 ApkTool v1.4.1 7za v9.20 Roptipng v0.6.3 Sox v14.3.1 Android Asset Packaging Tool v0.2 I'm getting errors in my log during compile: Code: java version "1.7.0_03" Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_03-b05) Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 22.1-b02, mixed mode) Could Not Find C:\sdk\apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedframework-res.apk Could Not Find C:\sdk\apk_manager\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedframework-res.apk I: Loading resource table... I: Loaded. I: Decoding file-resources... I: Decoding values*/* XMLs... I: Done. I: Copying assets and libs... W: Could not find sources I: Checking whether resources has changed... I: Building resources... C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute? C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-de\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute? C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-de\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-en-rGB\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute? C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-en-rGB\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-es\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute? C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-es\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-fr\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute? C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-fr\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-it\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute? C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-it\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\John\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL5962523339435393824.tmp, -x, -S, C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res, -M, C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\AndroidManifest.xml] at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:193) at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301) at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248) at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171) at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154) at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182) at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67) Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\John\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL5962523339435393824.tmp, -x, -S, C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res, -M, C:\sdk\apk_manager\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\AndroidManifest.xml] at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83) at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191) ... 6 more I tried using APKMultitool instead of APKManager, same/similar errors. Any help would be greatly appreciated... Hell, if someone has the time to help me via teamviewer, I'll send you a working HD7 with a busted screen for you to tinker with.
i'm having the same problems but with apktool and recompiling well... pretty much anything. the only thing i've successfully recompiled was music2.apk and i didn't even make any changes to it. i get pretty much the same errors. it starts then p00f a bunch of errors.
It's a bug in the version of apktool that adds an extra % to the end of the plurals. Try using the toolset i posted here instead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566778
Art if this works I'm 100% indebted to you. I noticed you dont mention loading your framework into memory... is that safe?
JFigure said: Art if this works I'm 100% indebted to you. I noticed you dont mention loading your framework into memory... is that safe? Click to expand... Click to collapse I install framework first, yes.
maybe this will be also interesting for you apktool has some bugs in combination with ics heres a modded apktool for ics.... http://www.xda-developers.com/android/modified-apktool-for-troublesome-system-apks-on-ics/
that looks good, but in the original post they mention having to swap between two different apktools, quite the PITA.
decompile with the original, compile with the modded.. how do i start this tool? if i click the .bat a window opens quickly and closes directly, cant read it lol..
pa.pn2 said: decompile with the original, compile with the modded.. how do i start this tool? if i click the .bat a window opens quickly and closes directly, cant read it lol.. Click to expand... Click to collapse Decompile with apktool 1.4.2 and recompile with 1.4.3 and u need to hold shift and right click and there should b an option to open up CMD and then im sure u knw wat to do n if not let me knw
I can decompile and compile with the same apktool version Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
[Q] Can anyone help me De/Re compile framework-res.apk?
Can anyone help me De/Re compile framework-res.apk? all i need is to change one line in res/values strings.xml i keep getting errors when compiling Code: C:\apk>apktool b framework W: Could not find sources I: Checking whether resources has changed... I: Building resources... C:\apk\framework\res\values\anims.xml:3: error: Found tag anim where item is exp ected C:\apk\framework\res\values\layouts.xml:3: error: Found tag layout where item is expected C:\apk\framework\res\values\raws.xml:3: error: Found tag raw where item is expec ted C:\apk\framework\res\values\public.xml:6932: error: Public symbol layout/htc_lis t_item_2text_2stamp declared here is not defined. C:\apk\framework\res\values\public.xml:6933: error: Public symbol layout/htc_lis t_item_2text_bright declared here is not defined. C:\apk\framework\res\values\public.xml:6934: error: Public symbol layout/htc_lis t_item_image_2text_image_bright declared here is not defined. C:\apk\framework\res\values\public.xml:6935: error: Public symbol layout/htc_lis t_item_imageicon_2text_2stamp declared here is not defined. C:\apk\framework\res\values\public.xml:6936: error: Public symbol layout/htc_lis t_item_imageicon_text declared here is not defined. C:\apk\framework\res\values\public.xml:6937: error: Public symbol layout/htc_lis t_item_separator declared here is not defined. C:\apk\framework\res\values\public.xml:6938: error: Public symbol layout/keyguar d_screen_device_unlock declared here is not defined. C:\apk\framework\res\values\public.xml:6939: error: Public symbol layout/pin_key board declared here is not defined. C:\apk\framework\res\values\public.xml:7029: error: Public symbol anim/htc_ime_d ecelerate_interpolator declared here is not defined. C:\apk\framework\res\values\public.xml:7140: error: Public symbol raw/fallbackri ng_htc declared here is not defined. Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Lord\AppData\Local\Temp\AP KTOOL1415025283371956419.tmp, -x, -S, C:\apk\framework\res, -M, C:\apk\framework \AndroidManifest.xml] at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav a:193) at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301) at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248) at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171) at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154) at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182) at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67) Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\U sers\Lord\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL1415025283371956419.tmp, -x, -S, C:\apk\fram ework\res, -M, C:\apk\framework\AndroidManifest.xml] at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83) at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav a:191) ... 6 more if i followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601511 i can successful compile but when framework-res pushes back to onev, all apps crashed after reboot. Thanks guys!
if you are using apk multitool you should put all the files inside the java folder of your pc.you can compile it but you compiled it with errors because of apk not finding something related to java and when you put it in your phone it is normal that everything crashes.
Unzip and overwrite the files after you decompile and right before your recompile. It will change back everytime you decompile. So you will need to reuse these files each time.
Problem recompiling SystemUI
i am having some problem recompiling the new build 0.587 SystemUI I get this message C:\Apktool>apktool b SystemUI fin.apk I: Checking whether sources has changed... I: Smaling... I: Checking whether resources has changed... I: Building resources... C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res\values\styles.xml:3: error: Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppearan ce.StatusBar'. C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res\values\styles.xml:8: error: Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppearan ce.StatusBar'. C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res\values\styles.xml:9: error: Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppearan ce.StatusBar'. C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res\values\styles.xml:14: error: Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppeara nce.StatusBar'. C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res\values\styles.xml:46: error: Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppeara nce.StatusBar.Ticker'. Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\NOIM\AppData\Local\Temp\AP KTOOL3986682972765043768.tmp, -I, C:\Users\NOIM\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\ Apktool\SystemUI\res, -M, C:\Apktool\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.xml] at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav a:251) at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:325) at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:270) at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:193) at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:175) at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182) at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67) Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\U sers\NOIM\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL3986682972765043768.tmp, -I, C:\Users\NOIM\a pktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res, -M, C:\Apktool\SystemUI\And roidManifest.xml] at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83) at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav a:249) ... 6 more Click to expand... Click to collapse CAn anyone find whats Wrong ???
Have you installed the relevant files first? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759573
SystemUI has different recompile.. I was looking for a solution for 20 days but noone helped.. anyway here is %100 solution of myself for recompiling SystemUI.apk >> use wanam's ICS apk manager. it works with GB too.. >> Before decompile .apk , right click and ' open archive ' with 7-zip. Drag & drop classes.dex file to a folder or desktop, and delete inside the .apk.. Decompile it, do what you want and recompile.. After all is ok, open unsigned apk with 7-zip and drag&drop classes.dex back. Cheers.. Opss, ıf U still have recompile problem, try using latest 'aapt' file. ,)
thanks for the reply ...i will give each method a try ...
Google Keyboard Height
I have been searching for a way to keep my DPI down and have a taller Gboard without root/exposed. My banking app will not work with magisk. I found this article ( https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xda-developers.com/gboard-tweaks-height-sensitivity/amp/ ) and it worked (before I realized my bank app didn't). Obviously I can't use the same process as I don't have root. In the comments there is a guy GWE who makes a statement about editing the APK. "Decompile the app, go to res/values/arrays, find the keyboard height entry and add your values (sizes like for ex. 1.25, 1.30 etc. and names). Then go to res/values/strings and make new entries with the names you put in arrays (in my case I went for "extra tall" and "huge"?). Recompile, now the new values will show in the settings , done!!!" I have never done this so maybe I'm wrong, but I opened the APK in Android Studio and I couldn't follow the path he had layed out for me. I was hoping that maybe someone could point me in the right direction? Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!
S52Stu said: I have been searching for a way to keep my DPI down and have a taller Gboard without root/exposed. My banking app will not work with magisk. I found this article ( https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xda-developers.com/gboard-tweaks-height-sensitivity/amp/ ) and it worked (before I realized my bank app didn't). Obviously I can't use the same process as I don't have root. In the comments there is a guy GWE who makes a statement about editing the APK. "Decompile the app, go to res/values/arrays, find the keyboard height entry and add your values (sizes like for ex. 1.25, 1.30 etc. and names). Then go to res/values/strings and make new entries with the names you put in arrays (in my case I went for "extra tall" and "huge"?). Recompile, now the new values will show in the settings , done!!!" I have never done this so maybe I'm wrong, but I opened the APK in Android Studio and I couldn't follow the path he had layed out for me. I was hoping that maybe someone could point me in the right direction? Any help would be appreciated! Thank you! Click to expand... Click to collapse I too would like to know if this is possible. Like you, I like having a lower DPI but don't like how small it makes the keyboard. I'm done with the days of rooting so hopefully someone knows of a way.
Decompiling an apk requires Apktool. You need first to install your framework res using "apktool if framework-res.apk" (read on internet how to do this) When you want to decompile the apk, you have to type "apktool d <apkname.apk>" so you'll get the folder. Recompiling is "apktool b <decompiled folder name>" and maybe you need to sign the apk after that. So, is not a super easy process, I think you need to understand better how to do it reading some posts on xda like this one. Good luck :good:
APK Tool TENN3R said: Decompiling an apk requires Apktool. You need first to install your framework res using "apktool if framework-res.apk" (read on internet how to do this) When you want to decompile the apk, you have to type "apktool d <apkname.apk>" so you'll get the folder. Recompiling is "apktool b <decompiled folder name>" and maybe you need to sign the apk after that. So, is not a super easy process, I think you need to understand better how to do it reading some posts on xda like this one. Good luck :good: Click to expand... Click to collapse Thanks for the reply. And I have used APK tool to decompile now as I'm not half asleep messing around I have done a bunch of reading. I have found the files needed to modify and have modified them. Then in the process of the Recompiling I get nothing but errors. (obviously figuring this is me I tested my theory) If I decompile with apk tool (up to date 2.3.1 and Java 1.8.0) and do not touch the file it still will not recompile. It comes with errors. Now this may be because of framework issues, but in my reading I had found that framework was built into the new apktool? Is that not the case? I will continue reading and I appreciate your reply to me. Thank you and here is a copy of my log. Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.16299.309] (c) 2017 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool>java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk S: WARNING: Could not write to (C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\apktool\framework), using C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\ instead... S: Please be aware this is a volatile directory and frameworks could go missing, please utilize --frame-path if the default storage directory is unavailable I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\1.apk C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool>java -jar apktool.jar d com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572 Input file (com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572) was not found or was not readable. C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool>java -jar apktool.jar d com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572.apk I: Using Apktool 2.3.1 on com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572.apk I: Loading resource table... I: Decoding AndroidManifest.xml with resources... S: WARNING: Could not write to (C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\apktool\framework), using C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\ instead... S: Please be aware this is a volatile directory and frameworks could go missing, please utilize --frame-path if the default storage directory is unavailable I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\1.apk I: Regular manifest package... I: Decoding file-resources... I: Decoding values */* XMLs... I: Baksmaling classes.dex... I: Copying assets and libs... I: Copying unknown files... I: Copying original files... C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool>java -jar apktool.jar b com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572 I: Using Apktool 2.3.1 I: Checking whether sources has changed... I: Smaling smali folder into classes.dex... I: Checking whether resources has changed... I: Building resources... S: WARNING: Could not write to (C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\apktool\framework), using C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\ instead... S: Please be aware this is a volatile directory and frameworks could go missing, please utilize --frame-path if the default storage directory is unavailable W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\layout-v21\language_list_entry.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'buttonTint' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\layout-v21\language_picker_item.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'buttonTint' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\layout-v21\theme_selector_candidate_builder_launcher.xml:2: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'outlineProvider' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\animator\slide_search_candidate.xml:2: error: Error: String types not allowed (at 'valueFrom' with value '0f'). W: Exception in thread "main" W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\animator\slide_search_candidate.xml:2: error: Error: String types not allowed (at 'valueTo' with value '1f'). W: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): [C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_2642557352166116402.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 17, --target-sdk-version, 27, --version-code, 26700810, --version-name, 7.0.8.188704572-release-arm64-v8a, --no-version-vectors, -F, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL629891987092943402.tmp, -0, arsc, -0, META-INF/services/com.fasterxml.jackson.core.JsonFactory, -0, META-INF/services/com.google.protobuf.GeneratedExtensionRegistryLoader, -0, zip, -0, binarypb, -0, so, -0, pic, -0, dict, -0, json, -0, arsc, -I, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res, -M, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\AndroidManifest.xml] at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:492) at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:426) at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:305) at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:270) at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:227) at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:75) Caused by: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): [C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_2642557352166116402.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 17, --target-sdk-version, 27, --version-code, 26700810, --version-name, 7.0.8.188704572-release-arm64-v8a, --no-version-vectors, -F, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL629891987092943402.tmp, -0, arsc, -0, META-INF/services/com.fasterxml.jackson.core.JsonFactory, -0, META-INF/services/com.google.protobuf.GeneratedExtensionRegistryLoader, -0, zip, -0, binarypb, -0, so, -0, pic, -0, dict, -0, json, -0, arsc, -I, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res, -M, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\AndroidManifest.xml] at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:456) at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:478) ... 5 more Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): [C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_2642557352166116402.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 17, --target-sdk-version, 27, --version-code, 26700810, --version-name, 7.0.8.188704572-release-arm64-v8a, --no-version-vectors, -F, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL629891987092943402.tmp, -0, arsc, -0, META-INF/services/com.fasterxml.jackson.core.JsonFactory, -0, META-INF/services/com.google.protobuf.GeneratedExtensionRegistryLoader, -0, zip, -0, binarypb, -0, so, -0, pic, -0, dict, -0, json, -0, arsc, -I, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res, -M, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\AndroidManifest.xml] at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:95) at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:450) ... 6 more W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\xml-v22\method.xml:129: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'languageTag' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\xml-v23\method.xml:131: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'languageTag' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\xml-v26\method.xml:131: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'languageTag' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable-v21\abc_ratingbar_indicator_material.xml:7: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'tileModeX' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable-v21\abc_ratingbar_material.xml:7: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'tileModeX' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable-v21\abc_ratingbar_small_material.xml:7: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'tileModeX' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable\abc_vector_test.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'fillColor' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable-v21\bg_ja_key_slide_left_material_dark_theme.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'fillColor' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable-v21\bg_ja_key_slide_up_material_dark_theme.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'fillColor' in package 'android' W: W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable\drag_handle.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'fillColor' in package 'android' W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool>
Try put apktool folder directly in C:\ backup/download your framework-res.apk file and put it in the apktool folder remove the previous one (usually in C:\Users\YourName\apktool\framework\1.apk) browse to c:\apktool folder with cmd and install the framework (apktool if) decompile (remember .apk at the end) edit try recompile Also note that in the guide it's not used "java -jar apktool.jar d blabla.apk" Just browse with cmd in the folder and type "apktool d blabla.apk" Or, search for the error in specific threads, since I think it's not related to apktool, but something on the commands used.
Framework TENN3R said: Try put apktool folder directly in C:\ backup/download your framework-res.apk file and put it in the apktool folder remove the previous one (usually in C:\Users\YourName\apktool\framework\1.apk) browse to c:\apktool folder with cmd and install the framework (apktool if) decompile (remember .apk at the end) edit try recompile Also note that in the guide it's not used "java -jar apktool.jar d blabla.apk" Just browse with cmd in the folder and type "apktool d blabla.apk" Or, search for the error in specific threads, since I think it's not related to apktool, but something on the commands used. Click to expand... Click to collapse Maybe that is where I'm lost. I have read the apktool framework page (info) and I'm not sure how to find the specific framework I'm looking for? In the mean time I will move to C:/ and try again thank you
S52Stu said: Maybe that is where I'm lost. I have read the apktool framework page (info) and I'm not sure how to find the specific framework I'm looking for? Click to expand... Click to collapse The framework res is the file in your phone. From the official documentation: you need that if you want to decompile proprietary stuff, google keyboard *should not* need this, also because your previous decompilation was succesful, the problem was recompiling. I always install the framework on every update that comes just to be sure with decompiling things etc, but for now I think you can skip this. But if you're experiencing problems try read that post
TENN3R said: The framework res is the file in your phone. From the official documentation: you need that if you want to decompile proprietary stuff, google keyboard *should not* need this, also because your previous decompilation was succesful, the problem was recompiling. I always install the framework on every update that comes just to be sure with decompiling things etc, but for now I think you can skip this. But if you're experiencing problems try read that post Click to expand... Click to collapse Tenn3r - I have read that and figured the same thing you were saying. I will pull the framework from my phone - but as it should be AOSP I dont think I would need it. The main reason I was using Java -jar is because it gave me actual prompts like when something was happening. When you dont use it you get this... Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.16299.309] (c) 2017 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\APK Tool>apktool.jar if com.google.android.gsf_8.1.0-27_minAPI27(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk C:\APK Tool>apktool.jar d com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572.apk C:\APK Tool>apktool.jar b com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572 C:\APK Tool> I have spent entirely too long on a Saturday messing around with this and getting no where simply because I want my keyboard to be a little higher I have to go do some yard work and stop looking at my computer for a little. But I'll be back at it later. Again thank you for humoring me. It is appreciated.
Ok I had some time so I modified the apk for you: download here I start thinking the problem could be how you set the files of apktool, since at the very beginning I had some problems too. So I share with you my apktool folder: download here Extract those files in "C:\Apktool" Create shortcut of ApktoolStart.bat on desktop (so you just have to double click on the shortcut) Type commands "apktool blabla" (no more need of "apktool.jar bla bla") The txt file is the command you need to execute AFTER you build the apk (will be in "decompiled-folder/dist"), for signing, otherwise install error when try to install on your phone. For more details visit the tutorial I mentioned some posts before. P.S: I did not test the apk, so in case of errors you may have to uninstall updates in settings > gboard
Thank you!! I'm gonna try to build it again as my reference but you went above and beyond and I appreciate it!
TENN3R said: Ok I had some time so I modified the apk for you: download here I start thinking the problem could be how you set the files of apktool, since at the very beginning I had some problems too. So I share with you my apktool folder: download here Extract those files in "C:\Apktool" Create shortcut of ApktoolStart.bat on desktop (so you just have to double click on the shortcut) Type commands "apktool blabla" (no more need of "apktool.jar bla bla") The txt file is the command you need to execute AFTER you build the apk (will be in "decompiled-folder/dist"), for signing, otherwise install error when try to install on your phone. For more details visit the tutorial I mentioned some posts before. P.S: I did not test the apk, so in case of errors you may have to uninstall updates in settings > gboard Click to expand... Click to collapse Any way you could share the apk again? I've tried modifying it myself but just can't seem to get it.
GBoard now supports a floating keyboard: Link. Just skip to the Floating Keyboard section and enable it. No mucking around, it works on top of your apps, and you can position it anywhere on your screen. You can also resize it to whatever you want.
amartolos said: GBoard now supports a floating keyboard: Link. Just skip to the Floating Keyboard section and enable it. No mucking around, it works on top of your apps, and you can position it anywhere on your screen. You can also resize it to whatever you want. Click to expand... Click to collapse Thanks for the info. Although it looks like there is an upper limit of how large you can make the keyboard, and that upper limit is actually smaller than when the keyboard is docked. Am I doing something wrong? In the screenshots, it looks like you can stretch it to as large as you want.
joshua1892 said: Thanks for the info. Although it looks like there is an upper limit of how large you can make the keyboard, and that upper limit is actually smaller than when the keyboard is docked. Am I doing something wrong? In the screenshots, it looks like you can stretch it to as large as you want. Click to expand... Click to collapse I was also under that impression, although personally prefer smaller keyboards so I guess I never pushed the upper bounds. Looks like there is indeed a max limit, and it's roughly the size of the docked one-handed mode. Doh...