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[Tutorial][App-mod] ICS styled Tapatalk 2

When I heard Tapatalk 2 is coming I hoped they finally will add support for Holo and make app look nice on ICS. Unfortunately I was wrong - Tapatalk still don't have Holo. Moreover they added even more ugly orange. Maybe it looks good on Gingerbread, but on ICS it is horrible. So I decided to fix the app myself and now it looks much better IMO.
This will be a tutorial how to theme Tapatalk to ICS (it is a paid app, so I can't post complete apk).
Warning: After modification you will lose the ability to auto update app from Play store - modded app must be resigned and your sign will be another than one from the original app. To update you will have to uninstall your modded app, install original one from Play Store and mod it again.
Warning 2: Theme is optimized for Tapatalk dark skin. There will be many bugs on light skin, so don't use it.
Before you start install the Full ICS mod from BlackDino: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24689619 It will enable most of the Holo theme in Tapatalk and other non-Holo apps.
Some screens:
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Known bug:
- Letter color issue in threads and section menu (where you can subscribe, etc.). I don't know how to fix it.:
Let's start.
1. Download ICSTapatalk_Resources.zip from attachment. It contains all needed files. It includes apktool and signing tools. To run this tools you must have Java Development Kit. If you don't have it install it from here: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-7u3-download-1501626.html
2. Pull framework-res.apk from your device (/system/framework), put it in apktool folder, open a command prompt window and run command:
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
3. Pull your Tapatalk apk from /data/app on your device and rename it to, for example "tapatalk.apk". Then put it in apktool folder.
4. Decompile the apk using command:
Code:
apktool d tapatalk.apk
5. After that put all files from the "res" folder in my zip to the corresponding folders in decompiled apk.
6. Compile apk using command:
Code:
apktool b tapatalk TapatalkICS.apk
7. Move the compiled apk to folder with signing tool and run command:
Code:
java -jar signapk.jar testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 TapatalkICS.apk TapatalkICS-signed.apk
8. Copy the signed apk to your device, uninstall original app, install your apk and enjoy the new appearance of Tapatalk.
Special thanks go to BlackDino for creating a full ICS theme. Great work.

Sir you have my eternal thanks. I really dislike the orange in this app.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Hi. Thank you for sharing, that looks great. Yet, I think the zip is corrupted.

Wow! Will u be able to make an apk for us nonrooted?

Beautiful theme. I wish they would implement something like this and get rid of the hideous orange.

blackbearblanc said:
Wow! Will u be able to make an apk for us nonrooted?
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He can't upload apk because tapatalk isn't free app.

the resources zip doesnt work

Can you re-up the res folder? The attached ZIP is corrupt. Thanks!

Yup, zip file is corrupt.

While we're waiting on this. I've been doing some playing around and a lot of the coloring can be solved by editing styles.xml and colors.xml .
As a side note, if you have tapatalk from the Amazon store, you will not be able to use this mod. Amazon DRM prevents any tampering.
I hope this is the right res.rar. Found it in another post.

For me it looks like a problem with attachments - it downloads only first 554 bytes. I tried to download attachment from another thread and had same problem. I don't have the zip - I accidentally deleted it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

I did email the guy who makes the themes for the various themed tapatalk apps from the play store suggesting about making an ICS themed styled one and he said;
" Thank you for your email, and your support Stephen, we really appreciate it! When the next update is released, an ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) version will also be available. Keep your eyes open!
Regards,
Ryan Buckner Droid DOES!!"
So maybe its just easier to wait and get this in a legit way that can be updated through play store
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Btw tapatalk has been updated again so you might as well start from fresh
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Pawbrotm said:
For me it looks like a problem with attachments - it downloads only first 554 bytes. I tried to download attachment from another thread and had same problem. I don't have the zip - I accidentally deleted it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Can't you just pull your res folder from Tapatalk?

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artvandelay440 said:
This. Happy theming.
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that zip is faulty just like the OP. I'd suggest making another zip with the folder and just use default archiving settings

posted working zip below

Still corrupt. Are you guys uploading from behind a corporate firewall or something?

Pawbrotm said:
For me it looks like a problem with attachments - it downloads only first 554 bytes. I tried to download attachment from another thread and had same problem. I don't have the zip - I accidentally deleted it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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do you know where you got it from? the creator such be notified for today's update from the market

MrSmith317 said:
Still corrupt. Are you guys uploading from behind a corporate firewall or something?
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Nah- this is odd. I've uploaded zillions of zip files without issue. I'll host it myself and see if it's just xda...
---------- Post added at 02:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:43 PM ----------
Try this one, privately hosted:
That one worked. XDA must be having some server issues.

[GUIDE] Font size in touchwiz ICS roms

So I've had some requests to recreate the edit to re-enable user selection of font size in the touchwiz Ice Cream Sandwich builds. I am not on touchwiz that much so I thought I would share it with the rest of the community in hopes that those who do put more time into touchwiz could incorporate it into their roms for everyone to use.
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The edit is actually quite easy, as the preference is simply being hidden in java. With that said, you need Settings.apk, smali/baksmali, adb knowledge, and some text editor
Instructions:
Pull Settings.apk from your phone. If you're cooking this into a ROM then obviously just grab Settings.apk from /system/app
Code:
adb pull /system/app/Settings.apk
Note: This assumes you are editing from a deodexed build. If you have an odexed ROM you can deodex your apk, make your changes, and then reodex.
Next you'll want to open the apk and pull out classes.dex. You can ultimately use apktool as well if it will work for you. I've been having some problems with classes and apktool on occasion and find baksmali to be a sure way to get it right. One you have classes.dex decompile it.
Code:
java -jar baksmali-x.xx.jar -o <[B]output directory[/B]> classes.dex
This will give you a decompiled smali output in the directory you used in bold above.
Navigate without the out folder to /com/android/settings/DisplaySettings.smali and open it with a text editor.
Look for the following, and remove the line in red from DisplaySettings.smali:
Code:
iget-object v0, v0, Lcom/android/settings/DisplaySettings;->mFontSizePref:Landroid/preference/ListPreference;
move-object/from16 v21, v0
[COLOR="Red"]invoke-virtual/range {v20 .. v21}, Landroid/preference/PreferenceScreen;->removePreference(Landroid/preference/Preference;)Z[/COLOR]
And that's the hard part. =P Now recompile the classes for your Settings.apk.
Code:
java -Xmx512M -jar smali-x.xx.jar <output from above> -o newclasses.dex
Rename newclasses.dex to classes.dex,you'll have to delete your original if you're in the same folder, and move the new compiled classes.dex back into Settings.apk.
Push Settings.apk back to your phone.
Code:
adb push Settings.apk /system/app
Change your font size in menu>settings>display
Hope this helps some of you and I look forward to seeing more ROMs with font sizes! =P

Great find and thanks for posting the guide! Did you ever find the edit to remove the AM/PM from the status bar?

dtm_stretch said:
Great find and thanks for posting the guide! Did you ever find the edit to remove the AM/PM from the status bar?
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Haven't looked much on ICS TouchWiz yet.

whenever i try to use your method or apktool i get error when decompling. I'm able to decompile other apks like SystemUI.apk just fine. Any ideas?

graphic1982 said:
whenever i try to use your method or apktool i get error when decompling. I'm able to decompile other apks like SystemUI.apk just fine. Any ideas?
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Yeah, some samsung apps don't recompile correctly with apktool. This is why I used baksmali to decompile instead.

still getting error when using baksmali

graphic1982 said:
still getting error when using baksmali
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Have you tried the newest baksmali?
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newest baksmali solved the issue. Also you may want to edit instructions to say delete every instance of the line in Displaysettings.smali. I only deleted it one time the first time i tried and the font size option didn't show up in settings>display. After I went back and deleted every instance of that line from the file it worked. Awesome job on showing how to do this mod and thanks for the help with my troubleshooting.

graphic1982 said:
newest baksmali solved the issue. Also you may want to edit instructions to say delete every instance of the line in Displaysettings.smali. I only deleted it one time the first time i tried and the font size option didn't show up in settings>display. After I went back and deleted every instance of that line from the file it worked. Awesome job on showing how to do this mod and thanks for the help with my troubleshooting.
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Interesting. I'll look into it, thanks. All the ones I've posted for people here I've just re enabled the first list preference. Worked for me too when I tested it on fe16 and haven't heard otherwise for the few people that have downloaded the apk. But I'll double check just to be sure.
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Anyone willing to provide a modified Settings.apk for download?

Dint even realize it was missing.
Thanks for showing everybody and creating a how to.
I will do this later this week.
i717 running Seraphim Stratosphere Collective ICS with tapatalk2

Default ICS Launcher ?
Does this work with the Default ICS Launcher ? Or can someone tell me where to find the settings in the ICS Launcher
Thank you

Curtisp said:
Does this work with the Default ICS Launcher ? Or can someone tell me where to find the settings in the ICS Launcher
Thank you
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It should. However it doesn't seem to resize touchwiz launcher font. Never tried the ics launcher though.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

Works as advertised. Excellent how-to, excellent post. For anyone not wanting to mess around with smali/baksmali, here's a modded Settings.apk from Calkulin's most recent FE22 ROM.

Will it work on sfhub's fe22 stock
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Kchitown1977 said:
Will it work on sfhub's fe22 stock
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It should, I don's see why not. There's only one way to find out. Copy this file to the /system/app directory using Root Explorer or something similar. Back up your own Settings.apk prior to that. If it doesn't work, replace it with the original file.

Kchitown1977 said:
Will it work on sfhub's fe22 stock
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
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If you use a deodexed apk on an odex rom, it will work, however, youll want to remove the odex file as well.

S2 OK
Also work on Galaxy S2. Thk.

[HOW TO] ☆ Transparent homescreen statusbar on JellyBean ☆ for themers and everyone

[HOW TO] ☆ Transparent homescreen statusbar on JellyBean ☆ for themers and everyone
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SGNII JB THEMES ☆ SGSIII JB THEMES ☆ SGSIII ICS THEMES ☆ NEXUS PRIME JB THEME ☆ NEW CENTER CLOCK GUIDE ☆ JB TRANSPARENT STATUSBAR GUIDE
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Hi everyone!
Because it looks like we have practically ready for official release sammy JellyBean seems to me it's time to make our themes better
Here's a simple guide how to make homescreen statusbar transparent:
1. You should decompile SystemUI.apk
2. Open /SystemUI/res/layout/tw_super_status_bar.xml and change android:background to 100% transparent:
Code:
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.phone.StatusBarWindowView [B]android:background="#[COLOR="Red"]00000000[/COLOR]"[/B] android:focusable="true" android:fitsSystemWindows="true" android:descendantFocusability="afterDescendants"
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
xmlns:systemui="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/com.android.systemui">
3. Save /SystemUI/res/layout/tw_super_status_bar.xml
4. Open /SystemUI/res/values/drawables.xml and edit this line to get transparency you need, for example, 100% transparent:
Code:
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">[B]#[COLOR="red"]00000000[/COLOR][/B]</item>
5. Save /SystemUI/res/values/drawables.xml
6. Recompile SystemUI.apk
Done... Now you have 100% transparent homescreen statusbar
A short hint:
#00000000 - 100% transparency
#3F000000 - 75% transparency
#7F000000 - 50% transparency
#BF000000 - 25% transparency
If you only need a ready-made statusbar you can find it here - [THEME][JB] 15 Toggle Buttons☆NEW Center Clock☆Transparent Statusbar☆and more
Enjoy! And if you have any questions, you can always ask me
If you like it you can always Rate (★★★★★) this Thread, Press Thanks button or simply buy me a beer! :good: and don't forget about credits

Maybe a stupi q, but the status bar is transparent only in home screen and not in apps?
Thx for a great guide.

Perka said:
Maybe a stupi q, but the status bar is transparent only in home screen and not in apps?
Thx for a great guide.
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Yes in this case but to be honest it's better on my opinion because it was very ugly on ICS.

Nice! Will try to do this when (if ) I have time .

raubkatze said:
Yes in this case but to be honest it's better on my opinion because it was very ugly on ICS.
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Yea looks kinda crappy in some apps, but in home screen its really nice
Thx for this, might use it in my jb rom later on if that is ok? Ofc credit and link to this thread will be posted.

Perka said:
Yea looks kinda crappy in some apps, but in home screen its really nice
Thx for this, might use it in my jb rom later on if that is ok? Ofc credit and link to this thread will be posted.
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Of course It was shared for everyone

What about transparent notification pull down background? I cannot find the code to do this.

David Dee said:
What about transparent notification pull down background? I cannot find the code to do this.
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You should change background source in tw_status_bar_expanded.xml, it could be android:background="@drawable/new_bg" for example, then add new_bg.png in /SystemUI/res/drawable-xhdpi and recompile SystemUI.apk

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You should change background source in tw_status_bar_expanded.xml, it could be android:background="@drawable/new_bg" for example, then add new_bg.png in /SystemUI/res/drawable-xhdpi and recompile SystemUI.apk
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Perfect, thanks! I was thrown off with the removal of tw_status_bar_tracking.xml in JB.

David Dee said:
Perfect, thanks! I was thrown off with the removal of tw_status_bar_tracking.xml in JB.
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You're welcome! And in this case you can change background on the fly like in my MODs - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840290

As always, perfect work my friend! :highfive:
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lichti1901 said:
As always, perfect work my friend! :highfive:
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9300 mit Tapatalk 2
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Thanks my friend for your opinion!

Thanks for 100% trick transparent trick.

OK,
I've decomplied the systemui from cm10 (jellybean) and do not have the tw_super_status_bar.xml file. There is a super_status_bar.xml
There is no /SystemUI/res/values/drawables.xml ...there isn't even the values directory.
What are you guys using to edit these .xml's? I've got like wordpad++ and an actual .xml editor but its still all garbled.
Or is getting a transparent statusbar on CM10 just not happening?
btw I have a USCC S3, I understand this thread is for the international model.
If this solution isn't going to work for me, any where I can look to figure out how to do this?
Thanks everyone for your patience and help.
Am I wrong in saying that CM10 is jellybean?

apristel said:
OK,
I've decomplied the systemui from cm10 (jellybean) and do not have the tw_super_status_bar.xml file. There is a super_status_bar.xml
There is no /SystemUI/res/values/drawables.xml ...there isn't even the values directory.
What are you guys using to edit these .xml's? I've got like wordpad++ and an actual .xml editor but its still all garbled.
Or is getting a transparent statusbar on CM10 just not happening?
btw I have a USCC S3, I understand this thread is for the international model.
If this solution isn't going to work for me, any where I can look to figure out how to do this?
Thanks everyone for your patience and help.
Am I wrong in saying that CM10 is jellybean?
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Yes, there is no tw_super_status_bar.xml in CM10 because it is not sammy based rom. You can try to edit super_status_bar.xml.
Do you quite understand what "decompile" means? You should use apktool to decompile .apk file.

raubkatze said:
Yes, there is no tw_super_status_bar.xml in CM10 because it is not sammy based rom. You can try to edit super_status_bar.xml.
Do you quite understand what "decompile" means? You should use apktool to decompile .apk file.
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Well I can't get it apktool to work properly. This is really irritating. Can you tell me which java verison(s) I need to make apktool work?
OR I could just send you the .apk and you can give it a shot for me. Probably would take you 10 seconds!
Please help a brother out!
I've uploaded the systemui.apk to my server
http://www.asecomputerrepair.com/s3/SystemUI.apk
THANKS.

apristel said:
Well I can't get it apktool to work properly. This is really irritating. Can you tell me which java verison(s) I need to make apktool work?
OR I could just send you the .apk and you can give it a shot for me. Probably would take you 10 seconds!
Please help a brother out!
I've uploaded the systemui.apk to my server
http://www.asecomputerrepair.com/s3/SystemUI.apk
THANKS.
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I can't help you because I'm not near my Mac now.
There are a lot of guides on XDA how apktool use. What about requirements - http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/

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I can't help you because I'm not near my Mac now.
There are a lot of guides on XDA how apktool use. What about requirements - http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/
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Weird, I have all the stuff installed already.
I just can't get apktool to work. fml.
Thanks for your help.

apristel said:
Weird, I have all the stuff installed already.
I just can't get apktool to work. fml.
Thanks for your help.
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Btw have a look at this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28366939

raubkatze said:
Btw have a look at this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28366939
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Yeah I saw that...
Code:
C:\a>apktool d framework-res.apk
I: Loading resource table...
W: Config flags size > 32. Exceeding bytes: 0000D002.
W: Invalid config flags detected. Dropping resources: dimen-v13-ERR0
W: Config flags size > 32. Exceeding bytes: -3FFD0000.
W: Invalid config flags detected. Dropping resources: dimen-v13-ERR1
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Multiple resources: spec=0x01050001 dimen/thumbnail_height, config=-v13
at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:65)
at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:58)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readEntry(ARSCDecoder.java:196)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readConfig(ARSCDecoder.java:165)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readType(ARSCDecoder.java:130)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:105)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:82)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:48)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResPackagesFromApk(AndrolibResources.java:315)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.loadMainPkg(AndrolibResources.java:50)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResTable(AndrolibResources.java:43)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.getResTable(Androlib.java:44)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.getResTable(ApkDecoder.java:148)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:98)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:120)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:57)
is what I get.
I'm done for the night. Thanks for your help.
If you ever get a chance to look at the one i sent you let me know. its from the 9.15.12 cm nightly for the USCC s3
adampristel @ gmail.com on gtalk if you can get a look at it.
thanks

[PC-APP] GalaxyS3 Mod Tool

I made this tool originally for SonyEricsson Xperia X10, but have now modified it to work for our Samsung Galaxy S3. I hope it will make life a little easier when modifying files on the device. It uses ADB to pull and push files, change file permissions and much more - so users don't need to remember long command prompt/terminal emulator commands! It also has a nifty little application manager, which allows for quick installation, backup, and removal of both pre and self -installed software. It has a LogCat function to read and save logs on the go when investigating errors, as well as functionality to decompile/recompile APK, JAR and ODEX files, sign and zipalign APKs, and decompile System images. ADB Shell will be released in v0.6.2.
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Instructions:
1. Extract archive.
2. Install LinuxReader to GalaxyS3ModTool\tools\LinuxReader.*
3. Run GalaxyS3ModTool.jar
*This step is only needed for the Decompile System function in the ROM Manager.
Note: Make sure your phone is connected in debug mode, you have root privileges, and unsecured your device's shell. The application will try to unsecure your shell if you haven't already, but worst case scenario you might have to do this manually.
Also, the manage ROMs functionality is still experimental, and the Recompile System function is disabled. If you know how these processes can be automated, let me know and I will incorporate the functionality.
If you have problems, let me know and I will try to sort them out with you. Keep in mind that often when a modification goes wrong, you can simply push back the original files and reboot. So keep backups handy!

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Thank you!
I'll finally be able to modify the ODEX files :victory:
Is it possible to recompile an ODEX file to .odex (not .jar)?

Great tool
Thanks!!!

Great tool. Looks very promising
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Saleen NS said:
Thank you!
I'll finally be able to modify the ODEX files :victory:
Is it possible to recompile an ODEX file to .odex (not .jar)?
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Yes modifying ODEX:ed filesystems has become a breeze Just remember to remove the original *.ODEX file from your system if you incorporate it into its associated APK or JAR.
As ODEX is a device-specific format, compiled to be most effective on specific hardware, recompiling with baksmali to *.DEX and renaming to *.ODEX is not enough. I don't know of any way to recompile to proper *.ODEX, but I mean it has to be possible, and if anyone knows how - please drop a line here or PM me. However the rule of thumb is to not decompile and incorporate the *.ODEX unless smali-code is being edited. This will allow you to keep the efficiency of the original *.ODEX file, and just replace the APK or JAR - i.e. having no negative effect on performance.
EDIT: Realized there is a way to recompile to *.ODEX on the device via the dexopt binary. Working on implementing the functionality.

Thanks for your work!

Warren87 said:
Thanks for your work!
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Great tool. Looks very promising
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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SETdown said:
Great tool
Thanks!!!
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Great to hear you guys like it!
I've got version 0.6.1 in testing now, with proper ODEX recompilation functionality incorporated. Will upload it soon.

Unable to run d App!
I downloaded d files & followed above instructions...but clicking on GalaxyS3ModTool.jar opens the archive! What am i doing wrong?

Very promising tool! I will test in weekend and give a feedback!:good:

Mr.Mefisto said:
Very promising tool! I will test in weekend and give a feedback!:good:
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Good stuff! Looking forward to that.
harryS2 said:
I downloaded d files & followed above instructions...but clicking on GalaxyS3ModTool.jar opens the archive! What am i doing wrong?
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Do you have Java installed?

harryS2 said:
I downloaded d files & followed above instructions...but clicking on GalaxyS3ModTool.jar opens the archive! What am i doing wrong?
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Java must be installed on your PC and .jar files associated with java.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Thnx this is what i need.
Works great.

Version 0.6.1 is now uploaded in first post!
Updates:
I have implemented proper ODEX recompilation functionality. However, it requires the device to be connected as the operation has to be performed from within the system and then pulled back out. The tool will let you know when to connect your phone. For the process to be possible, a wrapper for the binary dexopt needs to be pushed to /system/bin - so this is also done programatically.
Some user prompts have been added to make human mistakes less likely. For example if you say you want to decompile an associated ODEX file, you must also specify the framework directory - or nothing will happen.
A fancy automagic script has been added for JAR-decompilation. It turns out since the dex-optimizing of ROMs, some JAR-files don't include a classes.dex file anymore, which makes baksmali.jar cough up errors. But recompiling the ODEX file as classes.dex and inserting it into the JAR makes it decompile properly - so this is what the script has automated when it recognizes the situation.
I have actually rewritten most of the decompilation/recompilation code to execute more efficiently. When time flies and inspiration runs amok, this sadly results in djungle-code. So I had to clear everything up into reusable functions so that nothing is repeated or unnecessary slow.
Happy modding folks!

ADB Shell has been implemented in the coming version. Screenshots updated in first post.

Wow, what a quite bunch
Version 0.6.2 is uploaded in first post.
Changelog:
ADB Shell functionality implemented
Some bug fixes

Fantastic work!

If anyone notices this tool working on another device - please post the device name here with any related problems. I'm looking into extending the device support for this tool.

This tool is very convenient .. I used it for the nexus 7 with firmware 4.1.2
too bad that does not work with 4.2, we look forward to updates
still great

[GUIDE] How to MOD small navigationbar for Lollipop

Hi all,
I want to share Guide for MOD small navigationbar that can use in lollipop ROM such as CM12 Unofficial ,LS,AICP ...
You can see in my clip VDO
Thank you,
 @raffaele88 for apktool_lolly.zip

thx, Perfect, working fine in EvoMagix Lillipop Beta V1
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1st of all i wanna thank you for this mod, i tried and follow this mod but mine is having problems with the back button not resizing, PA 5.0.1 12/05/14 Build.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1id9e44v8k4e7ni/PS.jpg

tryman87 said:
1st of all i wanna thank you for this mod, i tried and follow this mod but mine is having problems with the back button not resizing, PA 5.0.1 12/05/14 Build.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1id9e44v8k4e7ni/PS.jpg
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what's your values?

somboons said:
what's your values?
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I tried the values on your video but still gave me same results. Back button still not resizing.

tryman87 said:
I tried the values on your video but still gave me same results. Back button still not resizing.
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try
36
36
34

somboons said:
try
36
36
34
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Thanks for this, been looking for a way to do this very thing. Thanks for sharing!

This is very difficult to follow. It would be helpful if you could provide written instructions.

somboons said:
try
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I flashed back LS 4.0, will try it again if i have some free time.

After "apktool.apk b framework-res.apk" in command line i have only
Code:
C:\Users\Marmeladoff\Desktop\Новая папка (2)\apktool (1)>apktool.bat b framework
-res.apk
I: Using Apktool 2.0.0-dirty on framework-res.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathN
otExist: apktool.yml
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:247)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:266)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:258)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:240)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:89)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:
103)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:243)
... 4 more
C:\Users\Marmeladoff\Desktop\Новая папка (2)\apktool (1)>
And folder and "dist" doesn't appear.
What am I doing wrong?
Framework apk from this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/rom-blisspop-team-blissmust-12b-t2985536

I've tried to follow the howto but it's too difficult for me
I hope to find an APK / ZIP to install / flash directly
manuelmagix said:
thx, Perfect, working fine in EvoMagix Lillipop Beta V1
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How r u able to add another button ???

Hmm, will we see a fixed back button as ROM's continue to mature? I'm sort of OCD but on all the ROM's i've tried that i can resize the navbar + this mod the triangle just looks iffy like the above screenshot above instead of scaling better like the home and recents button.

PYCON said:
I've tried to follow the howto but it's too difficult for me
I hope to find an APK / ZIP to install / flash directly [emoji14]
How r u able to add another button ??? [emoji14]
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Add new lines into navigation_bar.xlm of systemUI
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Kayen said:
Hmm, will we see a fixed back button as ROM's continue to mature? I'm sort of OCD but on all the ROM's i've tried that i can resize the navbar + this mod the triangle just looks iffy like the above screenshot above instead of scaling better like the home and recents button.
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Fixed, change atribute "back" in navigation_bar.xlm

:good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3086491&stc=1&d=1419809176

Can anyone please explain how to add the menu button to the navbar?

LidaFlorida said:
Can anyone please explain how to add the menu button to the navbar?
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Maybe we can apply from this guide.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/30278-how-to-step-by-step-guide-to-add-menu-and-search-soft-keys/
tell me if working.

LidaFlorida said:
After "apktool.apk b framework-res.apk" in command line i have only
Code:
C:\Users\Marmeladoff\Desktop\Новая папка (2)\[COLOR="Red"]apktool (1)>apktool.bat b framework[/COLOR]
-res.apk
I: Using Apktool 2.0.0-dirty on framework-res.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathN
otExist: apktool.yml
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:247)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:266)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:258)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:240)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:89)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:
103)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:243)
... 4 more
C:\Users\Marmeladoff\Desktop\Новая папка (2)\apktool (1)>
And folder and "dist" doesn't appear.
What am I doing wrong?
Framework apk from this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/rom-blisspop-team-blissmust-12b-t2985536
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in the quote above where its red i can see your problem. your trying to recompile it.
in most cases the proper command is apktool b framework-res
there is no apk at the end cause when you decompile " apktool d framework-res.apk' it will decompile >>>framework-res <<<< there isnt no apk so try that again but instead of b use d to compile first

LidaFlorida said:
After "apktool.apk b framework-res.apk" in command line i have only
Code:
C:\Users\Marmeladoff\Desktop\Новая папка (2)\apktool (1)>apktool.bat b framework
-res.apk
I: Using Apktool 2.0.0-dirty on framework-res.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathN
otExist: apktool.yml
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:247)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:266)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:258)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:240)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:89)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:
103)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:243)
... 4 more
C:\Users\Marmeladoff\Desktop\Новая папка (2)\apktool (1)>
And folder and "dist" doesn't appear.
What am I doing wrong?
Framework apk from this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/rom-blisspop-team-blissmust-12b-t2985536
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I'm facing this problem too. Im using Windows 8.1, Microsoft visual basic powerpack, and java. How can I fix it?

muchi_13 said:
I'm facing this problem too. Im using Windows 8.1, Microsoft visual basic powerpack, and java. How can I fix it?
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Use Apk Manager better.

LidaFlorida said:
Use Apk Manager better.
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What do you apk manager? Please explain how its work