Theming a keyboard may be common knowledge to some of the amazing Devs here. But to a noob like me, it took some research and time to get it working without breaking the original signature (That's the trick!). I searched the forum and it doesn't look like anyone has posted a "How To" on theming a keyboard, so I thought I'd share my experience with you all.
**Some of these steps may seem elementary, but I tried to explain everything in layman's terms so even a beginner can theme a keyboard.
// Before you get started:
You must have a working environment setup. Check out QBKing77's awesome video "How to install the android-sdk" to get that going.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614922
Make sure you also have installed:
Notepad++ (for editing xml) // (www.notepad-plus-plus.org)
7zip (for extracting apks) // (www.7-zip.org)
the image editor of your choice. I use Paint.Net(www.getpaint.net), and Gimp(www.gimp.org). Both FREE!
apktool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755243)
LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk (drop in the 'system\app' folder on your phone. Only for the LatinIME.apk) Grab it here: http://d-h.st/Ebb
// This method has worked with every keyboard that I have encountered so far. I will use 'LatinIME.apk' for reference, as that is the stock ICS keyboard. //
WARNING.. DO NOT POST DISTRIBUTION LINKS TO ANY MODDED 'Swype.apk'. XDA HAS A STANDING ORDER FROM NUANCE (MAKERS OF SWYPE), THAT DOES NOT ALLOW SUCH LINKS TO BE POSTED.
1) To start make sure you have a working copy of your keyboard apk; grab it out of a ROM, download it, or use a file manager with root access (like Root Explorer) to copy it to your SD card then to your computer.
**I would suggest dropping the keyboard apk into a folder on the desktop, seperate from anything else, and making a backup of the original so that you have a spare copy.
2) Using 7zip extract the 'res\drawable-xhdpi' folder into the folder you created. This folder will contain the pngs that control some of the keys, outlined in red on this pic:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Color these pngs to match using your favorite editor and save (bucket fill with Paint.Net is a breeze!)
3) Now that your pngs are themed.. Within the folder that you created containing your apk, hold down shift and right click. Select "Open Command Window Here" to fire up command prompt.
4) Next to decompile the keyboard apk with apktool (again using 'LatinIME.apk' for reference, but the apk may be of a different name; SamsungIME.apk, HTC_IME.apk, etc.).
Type this command:
Code:
apktool d LatinIME.apk
When it's done, you will see a folder with the apk name appear, within the folder you created. Click into it and you should see at minimun a 'res' folder and a 'smali' folder.
5) Navigate to 'res\values' folder. Depending on the keyboard you are working on, the xml controlling the remaining key colors will be contained in the 'colors.xml' or 'styles.xml' file. Open with Notepad++, and change the color codes as needed. Save and close.
6) Go back to the root of the folder containing your apk, and fire up command prompt (if it's not still open). Now it's time to build using this command (again using 'LatinIME.apk' for reference, but the apk may be of a different name; SamsungIME.apk, HTC_IME.apk, etc.)
Code:
apktool b LatinIME
7) When it's done building, you should have 4 folders minimum now (res, smali, build, dist) and it's time for the key to success. Navigate into the 'dist' folder and you will see the "Built" apk. Open it with 7zip, and extract the 'resources.arsc' file to your folder. Close 7zip.
8) Now it's time to pull it all together. Navigate back to the ORIGINAL keyboard apk, and open with 7zip.
Copy (you can drag and drop with 7zip) the 'resources.arsc' that you extracted from your "Built" apk, into the "ORIGINAL" apk overwriting the file. Then with 7zip still open and the apk loaded, navigate (within 7zip) into the 'res\drawable-xhdpi' folder where you should see the list of unthemed pngs. Simply drop your edited pngs into this folder. Close 7zip and you're done here!
9) Finally, take your "ORIGINAL" but themed apk, and push it back the 'system\app' folder on your phone.
Fix permissions to 'rw-r--r--' (only check everything under 'read' and Owner under 'write')
Reboot, and bask in the glory of your new themed keyboard!
**Alternatively, grab my empty zip installer here: http://d-h.st/oKG to flash in recovery. You must drop your themed apk into the system\app folder of the zip and save. Also, the zip already contains the 'LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk'
Please hit THANKS if I helped!! And please keep this thread alive!
Nice,
Now, we need a simple guide on how to theme Jelly Bean...all of it ... (tapping foot patiently)
Thanks!
Naddict said:
Nice,
Now, we need a simple guide on how to theme Jelly Bean...all of it ... (tapping foot patiently)
Thanks!
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Themed the same just new xml and some new images. I got everything to decompile and recompile, just some of the xml's have changed.
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Thanks rompnit. I can there a whole Rom but always have issues with the keyboard. I'll try this tomorrow night.
Sorry i'm a nub but does the apktool jar file have to be in the same folder as android-sdk?
shehroze3 said:
Sorry i'm a nub but does the apktool jar file have to be in the same folder as android-sdk?
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I actually created a folder 'C:\apktool' where I dropped everything, then added that folder to the Path system variable; same method as you would add the SDK. Otherwise, drop it into the 'platform-tools' folder within the android-sdk. When configured properly, you should be able to open command prompt in any directory, simply type 'apktool' and see a list of commands.
rompnit said:
I actually created a folder 'C:\apktool' where I dropped everything, then added that folder to the Path system variable; same method as you would add the SDK. Otherwise, drop it into the 'platform-tools' folder within the android-sdk. When configured properly, you should be able to open command prompt in any directory, simply type 'apktool' and see a list of commands.
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ok i did what u said and put the apktool jar file into the platform-tool folder, but when i type apktool in cmd prompt nothing happens.
shehroze3 said:
ok i did what u said and put the apktool jar file into the platform-tool folder, but when i type apktool in cmd prompt nothing happens.
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Did you also grab the "wrapper" script from the link as well? It contains a few more necessary files that go with apktool.
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time for dazed and rompnit to collaborate. maybe a simple guide for us wannabees...
recompiling never works for me, I read somewhere about empty folders being my problem...oh well, I can use 7zip though! and notepad+...
rompnit said:
Did you also grab the "wrapper" script from the link as well? It contains a few more necessary files that go with apktool.
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I'll check it out when I get home. Thanks
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ok i got it to work. All i had to do was rename apktool_1.5.0 to apktool. I'm a noob, i know, try not to laugh to hard lmao
shehroze3 said:
ok i got it to work. All i had to do was rename apktool_1.5.0 to apktool. I'm a noob, i know, try not to laugh to hard lmao
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Glad you got it to work!! And everyone has to start somewhere! Let me know how it turns out for ya!!
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Does this method work for both Odex and De-Odex ROMs??? I am currently on an Odex rom. Thanks!!
taihard said:
Does this method work for both Odex and De-Odex ROMs??? I am currently on an Odex rom. Thanks!!
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This method will not work on .odex keyboard apk's, at least to my knowledge but I've always run deodexed ROMS. However, check to see if the keyboard apk you are working with even contains an odex file; a lot of them do not. If it does, you could always grab the apk off the web, mod it, and install it after removing the original files.
Thank you for the walk through, this is awesome
Hey Rompnit. Ok, I was having trouble getting apktool to run on my computer. That's what I was talking about on morphology anyway, so I was trying to learn how to theme an app and somehow was lead to morphology and got all caught up over there. Lol. But ya, I'm gonna have to crap clean my laptop to use this. Thanks. See ya over there
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rompnit said:
This method will not work on .odex keyboard apk's, at least to my knowledge but I've always run deodexed ROMS. However, check to see if the keyboard apk you are working with even contains an odex file; a lot of them do not. If it does, you could always grab the apk off the web, mod it, and install it after removing the original files.
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This method WILL in fact work on odexed keyboards. Theming for an odex base is no different then a de-odexed base. You are not making any smali adjustments here so nothing that concerns the odex, thus it will not be affected.
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Guess no one was interested in theming an odexed keyboard after all huh? ....
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gruesomewolf said:
Guess no one was interested in theming an odexed keyboard after all huh? ....
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Guess not.. This thread's been quiet for a while... I guess people just don't want to theme keyboards in general!
Hey do you know if this process will work with keyboards from the market like SwiftKey 3? The themeson there are so boring need new colors lol
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Guess not.. This thread's been quiet for a while... I guess people just don't want to theme keyboards in general!
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Guess that's what we get for trying to help. ... lol
Related
This is a basic theme that changes the H icon for HSPA in the status bar to a 4G icon for CM7.0.2 Final and Nightly 41-42.
I've included a Flashable Zip for CWR and an Icon pack if you would rather do it yourself.
Let me know how it goes and if you like the theme.
As for special requests for 4G icons, please attach a copy of SystemUI.apk if you're on 2.3, a copy of Framework-res.apk if you're on 2.2 or a copy of the theme APK if it's a ThemeManager theme. I just cant download or find every rom or theme that is requested.
Enjoy!
Eamon
Icon Pack:
4G icons.zip
CM7:
4G-icons-theme-CM7.0.3.zip
4G-icons-theme-N66.zip
4G-icons-theme-CM7.0.2.zip
4G-icons-theme-N42.zip
4G-icons-theme-N41.zip
4G-icons-theme-CM7.0.zip
Stock 2.3.4 (deodexed):
Other Roms:
Ultimate Droid 3.3.0: 4G-icons-theme-UD330.zip
Theme Manager:
Themes edit with 4G icons: (Uninstall the original theme before installing, and reboot after installing. If Androdian or Cyanbread came pre-installed on your rom, flash this Remove.zip to uninstall them)
Androidian.apk
Cyanbread.apk
Honeybread-4.apk
Carbonite.apk
Red_Remix.apk
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Hmm... am geting webpage not available
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lainvalenajr said:
Hmm... am geting webpage not available
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I fixed the links. I guess the xda app doesn't like secure sites, it adds 'HTTP://' in addition to 'https://'
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reddv1 said:
I fixed the links. I guess the xda app doesn't like secure sites, it adds 'HTTP://' in addition to 'https://'
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Awesome
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Sweet But you should make it comparable with the cyanbreadx theme aswell
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If I were to have a deodexed stock rom - could you put together this for that?
I get a 4G icon until it syncs with google then I get a Green "H" is it possible that it is the androidian theme I am running that is missing the Icon??
captainreynolds said:
If I were to have a deodexed stock rom - could you put together this for that?
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You could just use the images and copy and replace them in the apk and adb push. Back up first because playing with framework files can soft brick devices easily (boot loop)
sino8r said:
You could just use the images and copy and replace them in the apk and adb push. Back up first because playing with framework files can soft brick devices easily (boot loop)
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I'll give that a try this evening and let you know how it works out - thanks for the advice!
captainreynolds said:
If I were to have a deodexed stock rom - could you put together this for that?
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Pull the framework-res.apk from your rom and pm the file and I'll post it up after editing and zipaligning it. Or you can just use ninjamorph and use the icon pack.
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sixtninecat said:
I get a 4G icon until it syncs with google then I get a Green "H" is it possible that it is the androidian theme I am running that is missing the Icon??
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Yes I think so, but not to familiar with how themes work.
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I feel like such an idiot, how do I use this? I really want it!
I atleast got adb, I tested by pushing a text file to my phone, I dont want to mess my phone up trying to apply this so what would I do to apply the 4g theme?
Thank you!
open up your zip rom folder on the computer, then go /system/framework/framework-res.apk and drag that apk file out, open that apk, best and easy with 7-zip program and put them in there, just close it up after, saves itself.. and adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework
same with Anroidian.apk and Cyanbread.apk
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open up your zip rom folder on the computer, then go /system/framework/framework-res.apk and drag that apk file out, open that apk, best and easy with 7-zip program and put them in there, just close it up after, saves itself.. and adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework
same with Anroidian.apk and Cyanbread.apk
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uggh, im still confused..
open up my zip rom folder.. i dont have a zip rom folder..
im so lost man im sorry
whats anroidian.apk and cyanbread?
i can understand pushing, but the steps before that im lost
noodles2224 said:
open up your zip rom folder on the computer, then go /system/framework/framework-res.apk and drag that apk file out, open that apk, best and easy with 7-zip program and put them in there, just close it up after, saves itself.. and adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework
same with Anroidian.apk and Cyanbread.apk
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I just used clockworkmod to do it, now I dont even have a notification bar anymore
melodicjunkie said:
I just used clockworkmod to do it, now I dont even have a notification bar anymore
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What rom are using? I'll help you do it step by step.
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Id appreciate the help..
I'm using gingervillian 1.5 . I did a backup to get my notification bar back, sadly my back up contained stuff from like a day ago so I lost my cool ass theme I set-up, oh well I fixed it within the hour so no big deal.
melodicjunkie said:
Id appreciate the help..
I'm using gingervillian 1.5 . I did a backup to get my notification bar back, sadly my back up contained stuff from like a day ago so I lost my cool ass theme I set-up, oh well I fixed it within the hour so no big deal.
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1. Use root explorer or adb to pull SystemUI.apk from the system/app folder
2. On your computer rename SystemUI.apk to SystemUI.apk.zip
3. Open SystemUI.apk.zip (dont extract just open archive) using 7zip and go to res\drawable-hdpi folder
4. From the 4Gicons.zip posted in the OP copy the 8 png's and paste them into the System.apk.zip in res\drawable-hdpi.
5. Rename SystemUI.apk.zip back to SystemUI.apk
6. Zipalign APK(Step not absolutely necessary but optimizes the apk) put SystemUI.apk into tools folder of AndroidSDK. Open compand prompt and run this line "zipalign -v 4 SystemUI.apk SystemUIzipaligned.apk". A new APK called SystemUIzipaligned.apk will be created in the tools folder. Rename it back to SystemUI.apk
7. Use root explorer or Adb to push SystemUI.apk back to system/app folder
8. Using root explorer long press on SystemUI.apk and select permissions, place checks to User: read and write; Group read; Others: read, leave all other unchecked. ( i dont know how to change permissions using adb, this step might not be necessary if you dont have root explorer)
8. SystemUI.apk might force close constantly after copying it back. So, turn of screen of the phone, then back on but dont unlock, then hold power button and choose power off or reboot.
9.And your done
Here's a flashable zip I made you for GingerVillian 1.5 if you dont want to go through all those steps: 4Gicons-theme-GV15.zip
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1. Use root explorer or adb to pull SystemUI.apk from the system/app folder
2. On your computer rename SystemUI.apk to SystemUI.apk.zip
3. Open SystemUI.apk.zip (dont extract just open archive) using 7zip and go to res\drawable-hdpi folder
4. From the 4Gicons.zip posted in the OP copy the 8 png's and paste them into the System.apk.zip in res\drawable-hdpi.
5. Rename SystemUI.apk.zip back to SystemUI.apk
6. Zipalign APK(Step not absolutely necessary but optimizes the apk) put SystemUI.apk into tools folder of AndroidSDK. Open compand prompt and run this line "zipalign -v 4 SystemUI.apk SystemUIzipaligned.apk". A new APK called SystemUIzipaligned.apk will be created in the tools folder. Rename it back to SystemUI.apk
7. Use root explorer or Adb to push SystemUI.apk back to system/app folder
8. Using root explorer long press on SystemUI.apk and select permissions, place checks to User: read and write; Group read; Others: read, leave all other unchecked. ( i dont know how to change permissions using adb, this step might not be necessary if you dont have root explorer)
8. SystemUI.apk might force close constantly after copying it back. So, turn of screen of the phone, then back on but dont unlock, then hold power button and choose power off or reboot.
9.And your done
Here's a flashable zip I made you for GingerVillian 1.5 if you dont want to go through all those steps: 4Gicons-theme-GV15.zip
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You are the man! Not only did you give detailed instructions that made sense, you even did it for me! You are awesome! Thanks for providing both, now it gives me an idea for future reference. I'm gonna make my own battery indicator and stuff!
sixtninecat said:
I get a 4G icon until it syncs with google then I get a Green "H" is it possible that it is the androidian theme I am running that is missing the Icon??
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I'm having the exact same problem.
Is there anyway to correct this? I'd greatly appreciate it!
For the Gingerbread version of this fix, click here!
Greetings and Salutations, Epic 4G Touch Owners and other curious parties!
Disclaimer: Just reading this may cause your head to burst, your phone to catch fire, dogs and cats may do the tango! I am not responsible for any bad stuff that happens from you reading or acting on the information in this thread.
If any ROM authors want to use this fix in their ROMs, I'm completely cool with that. A quick kudos in your credits section would be nice, though.
Background: One of the things that really peeves me off about Sprint is that they want us to think we always have 3G service. I know that I don't have 3G in all of the areas I travel, and I also don't when I am roaming.
Thankfully, the fix is quite simple! It was a bit more difficult than the fix for HTC Sense ROMs as the smali edit was not quite as simple.
This was my primary reason for rooting my phone, that's how aggravating it is for me.
Let's change this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
To this:
Credits
Calkulin, sextape, sfhub, Other brave folks - For providing the leaked ROMs for me to fiddle with.
Calkulin - (indirectly) helped me find how to fix this for Sense ROMs which I wrote up here.
Samsung - for a relatively good phone. Hopefully the weird auto-brightness and battery life will be fixed next update.
The brave XDA members who try these instructions and report their success or failure!!!
XDA for being a great source of information!!!
XDA members for thinking outside of the box!!!
The fix:
This fix requires editing your SystemUI.apk file. If you are using one of the fine custom ROMs on XDA, be aware that the you or the author may have already made changes to the SystemUI.apk file, so using my file IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
If you are using Calk's E4GT 2 v1.6 ROM, you can safely use my attached SystemUI.apk file. It may work with other "stock-ish" ROMs, but this is the one I based it on. The attachment will NOT work on stock FF18.
This mod relies on the assumption that your ROM developer has not deleted any of the 1x graphic files in the ROM. The developer CAN theme or otherwise change the images as long as the file names remain the same.
What you need to perform this mod:
1. An Epic 4G Touch ROM ZIP file, or a phone running a Epic 4G Touch ROM -- AOSP ROMs already have the correct indicators.
2. The Java SDK -- So you can run Smali.
3. Smali/Baksmali -- So you can decompile/compile the classes.dex file.
4. Android SDK -- To push/pull files from your phone (adb only).
5. Some sort of archive tool (such as WinRAR, 7zip, etc).
5. A text editor capable of editing UNIX-formatted files. I recommend Notepad++, personally.
Ease Of Use Tips: Install Java SDK first, then Android SDK (if you need adb). Download the smali files (smali-1.3.2.jar and baksmali-1.3.2.jar at the time of this writing) to a new "working" folder where we can do our magic.
KEEP A COPY OF YOUR PRE-EDITED SYSTEMUI.APK FILE, just in case!
Instructions:
1a. [If you are using a ROM ZIP File]: Use 7zip/WinRAR/WinZip to open the ROM ZIP file. Navigate to system\app and extract SystemUI.apk to your "working" folder.
1b. [If you want to grab SystemUI.apk from your running phone]: Use adb to pull SystemUI.apk to your working folder. Example: adb pull /system/app/SystemUI.apk C:\Working\SystemUI.apk
To avoid problems, ONLY USE adb to pull/push SystemUI.apk. Phone apps may cause unknown issues.
2. Go to a command prompt in your "working" folder and run the following command: java -jar baksmali-1.3.2.jar -o SystemUI/ SystemUI.apk
3. Browse to your "working" folder and see that there is now an SystemUI folder inside, with other subfolders. Browse to SystemUI\com\android\systemui\statusbar\policy.
4. Edit the file called NetworkController.smali with your favorite UNIX-format compatible text editor and look for the following text. The key is to search for .line 751. Edit the line below that is in BOLD.
Code:
.line 751
:pswitch_e8
iget-boolean v3, p0, Lcom/android/systemui/statusbar/policy/NetworkController;->mShowAtLeastThreeGees:Z
[B]if-nez v3, :cond_103[/B]
5. Change that line to say #if-nez v3, :cond_103 (add the # at the beginning to comment it out)
6. Save NetworkController.smali
7. Go back to your command prompt, change to your "working" folder and issue the following command: java -jar smali-1.3.2.jar SystemUI/ -o newclasses.dex
8. If there weren't any errors, go ahead and rename the original classes.dex to classes.old and rename newclasses.dex to classes.dex.
9. Open SystemUI.apk in your favorite archiver (if you closed it earlier).
10. Drag the file called classes.dex from your "working" folder into SystemUI.apk and replace the one already in there.
11. Run the following commands to get the file on your phone:
Code:
adb remount
adb push SystemUI.apk /system/app/SystemUI.apk
adb shell stop
adb shell start
You should hear your bootup sound and then the changes should be instantly applied.
To Test:
1. Dial ##DATA# (##3282#) on your phone.
2. Enter your MSL (can be found by typing getprop ril.MSL from Terminal Emulator or adb shell).
3. Scroll to Others at the bottom of the list.
4. Click on HDR/1X Selection
5. Change from Hybrid Mode to CDMA Only Mode. This puts your phone in 1X only mode.
6. Press OK.
7. Verify 1X icon comes within 30 seconds, if you have service.
8. Repeat steps 4-7, substituting Hybrid Mode for CDMA Only Mode to switch back.
How I found this: The files in ICS are different than Gingerbread. Looking for 1x led me to NetworkController.smali. There is a lookup called mShowAtLeastThreeGees (which I thought was hilarious). There are 6 locations that reference this boolean value. The correct one is the a couple of lines before a reference to DATA_1X. I wish I noticed that earlier as I was commenting out each one at a time until I found the last one, which coincidentally was right before DATA_1X. That's what happens when you've got too many things going on at once.
Please let me know whether or not this worked for you. I'd like to make a list of ROMs (with applicable mods) this works for or doesn't work for.
I will do whatever I can to help if you are struggling. If there's something you don't understand, please let me know. I can update the instructions if I accidentally wrote something wrong.
Great work once again
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Finally!!! I will give it a go right now... mShowAtLeastThreeGees - that IS pretty funny. I guess Google programmers do have a sense of humor.
EDIT: Works like a charm. Here's modded SystemUI.apk from Calkuin's newest FE22 ROM, for those who don't want to mess with SMALI edits.
Awesome work! Now help us find where they've buried the lines to hide AM/PM in there
datajosh said:
Awesome work! Now help us find where they've buried the lines to hide AM/PM in there
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i'll +1 that. Its one of the main reasons I can't stand TW.
nice work
Thanks Nivron. Here is the systemUI.apk for the stock deodexed rom.
Nice work.
Haven't tested it just yet but it looks like they changed it from line 752 to 751 in FF02 for anyone wanting to make the change in the latest build.
Is it possible for someone to update this for the new FF02 build?
DevalB said:
Is it possible for someone to update this for the new FF02 build?
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Here it is for stock FF02.
dtm_stretch said:
Here it is for stock FF02.
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To install, I just ADB push?
DevalB said:
To install, I just ADB push?
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Yeah, or you can use a file explorer and drop it in system/app, then reboot.
dtm_stretch said:
Yeah, or you can use a file explorer and drop it in system/app, then reboot.
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I tried dropping it into system/app, which caused the device to lock up and FC systemui. I did a battery pull, and now I'm left with no UI icons, etc.
I think it's due to no space left in my /system/ folder. I deleted the failed install of S-voice, which cleared up 20MB, and now it works!
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So I tried changing my mode from Hybrid to CDMA only, and waited about a minute, and my device stayed on 3G. I even rebooted just to be sure.
Thoughts?
I downloaded the modified FF02 systemui.apk file, and used ES File Explorer to paste it into /systemUI/app/, after backing up (adb pull) the stock systemUI.apk
DevalB said:
I tried dropping it into system/app, which caused the device to lock up and FC systemui. I did a battery pull, and now I'm left with no UI icons, etc.
I think it's due to no space left in my /system/ folder. I deleted the failed install of S-voice, which cleared up 20MB, and now it works!
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So I tried changing my mode from Hybrid to CDMA only, and waited about a minute, and my device stayed on 3G. I even rebooted just to be sure.
Thoughts?
I downloaded the modified FF02 systemui.apk file, and used ES File Explorer to paste it into /systemUI/app/, after backing up (adb pull) the stock systemUI.apk
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Are you stock and deodexed? Also have you tried changing the permissions of systemUI.apk to match the other apks in system/app?
dtm_stretch said:
Are you stock and deodexed? Also have you tried changing the permissions of systemUI.apk to match the other apks in system/app?
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Stock FF02, rooted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1694695
Let me try the permissions, see what it does.
DevalB said:
Stock FF02, rooted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1694695
Let me try the permissions, see what it does.
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That isn't deodexed and this is a smali edit, so I don't think it will work.
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That isn't deodexed and this is a smali edit, so I don't think it will work.
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You can use a odex rom and with root explorer delete both SystemUI files and replace it with the SyetemUI.apk posted in this thread, it will work I have tried it.
now I'm assuming that you can do the same thing if you know how to take out the systemUI from your odex rom and deodex it and then do the mod.
OP updated for FF18, small change (.line 752 to .line 751). Note that the attachment is still for Calk's E4GT 2 v1.6 ROM and won't work right with FF18.
Deodexed FH13
Here it is for FH13 Deodexed
The Goods
About My Script:
I have been using and working on this script for sometime now, I started back when ICS first came out and we where no longer able to decompile apks in 1 step. All of the mods and things that I have posted on xda in the last year, have been made with this script. This script allows for editing those apks with a few buttons clicks. It can edit apks from any version of android. It has been posted on the Team Venum Forum and has been working for many of the Team Venum members.
With this script you will be able to:
Compile/decompile (Odexed and Deodexed) apks and jars
Make CWM zips of your projects
Flash and Push things to the phone
Make and install signed apk projects
Search decompiled apks
and much much more...
Sections:
Header bar: This displays the script info and current project.
AIO Tool: These are all options that you can use to mod. They will all be highlighted if they are available, otherwise they will be grayed out and have a short description why it’s not available.
Mid Section: 11 and 100 will always available. 11 allows you to choose your project from the “place-here-for-modding” folder. 100 will refresh the menu (usually for connecting/dis your phone).
Odex Section: These options will only be enabled if a phone is plugged in. The phone you are working with is needed for odexing and deodexing.
- 20 Deodex the entire ROM on your phone
- 21 Deodex just one apk or jar file
- 22 Odex the entire ROM on your phone
- 23 Odex a single file
Special Items section: These are portable apps and options.
- 91 Open Color edit. Allows you to visually view and change the color.xml file
- 92 Compile all .9 images inside the dot9 folder
- 93 MD5 Checker – Seldom used, handy to double-check MD5 to verify good file downloads.
- 94 Phone/Emulator – menu for phone and emulator choices.
- 95 Search tools – app to search inside smali or res files (ie textColor="#ffc0c0c0"). (Must have C++ runtime or PRGrep installed)
- 96 Open Notepad++ – best Windows/Android editor that has smali and log syntax highlighting tweek.
- 97 Color Wheel – color wheel with cool color drag and drop from anything feature.
- 98 Color Change – for smali only. Converts from hex to smali.
- 99 Options & Misc – set Header Bar options, clean folders and check logs, Sounds, and color theme for the Script.
- ** Exit the App – usually a better option for closing the Script because it closes the ADB running in the background.
I tried to designed this to make editing apks and doing things with your phone as easy as possible.
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So here you go. If you have any questions or would like to see something added just let me know.
To Install: (For Windows Only)
1. Extract the zip file to a folder on your computer that does not have spaces in the name Ex. C:\apk\
2. Run the Start_AIO script (When this is opened it will check for updates and make sure adb and java are installed. Will also make all of the needed folders in the AIO dir)
3. Place an apk or jar in the place-here-for-moddding folder and have fun.
To Update: (For Windows Only)
1. Extract the new zip into you previous AIO folder.
2. Let it overwrite the current version files
3. Have Fun.
Requirements:
1. Java JDK must be installed
2. Android SDK must be installed and up to date
Downloads:
Downloads on TeamVenum.com
ChangeLog:
Version 2.0.0.3
-Added New chgcolor that is smaller
-Added New hex to smali script from Allockse and removed xUltimates colorchange.exe
Version 2.0.0.2
-Added Updated apktool 1.5.2
Version 2.0.0.1
-Added Updated apktool 1.5.1
-Updated aapt
-Updated notepad++
-Fixed a few bugs in the script
Setting up your PC for success!
1. Download and install the Java JDK from here
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
2. Download and install the Android SDK
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
3. After the SDK is installed open it and check and install these boxes
Android SDK Tools
Android SDK Platform-tools
Check the whole folder for any version you want to work on (You can check multiple, I have from 4.1 to 2.3.3)
When installing if any ask for a password just click cancel on those
4. Set your windows environment path
Follow this guide until step 3 - http://www.itechtalk.com/thread3595.html
In the image in step 4 find the Path Variable in the bottom section (Double Click to edit it)
Add your android sdk platform-tools folder (Usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools or C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
So at the end of what is already there in Path put this ;C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools (Make sure to add the ; before the whole string)
Click ok and save all of that
5. Open my script and setup your framework files
Choose option 99, hit enter
Choose option 4, hit enter
Choose your phone, or choose the last option to put the files in manually.
Choose option 11, select your apk and have fun modding.
6. At this point you should be all setup and should be able to decompile and compile apks and jars successfully.
Please let me know if I forgot something, it has been a minute since I set it up.
Nice work :good:
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You are a beast, thanks for the awesome script!
DarkJelly Gnex on JellyBro sent this from the app.
Thanks! Awesome work!
This will be in Android Development for all phones very soon. This is real development. Congrats and thanks to my friend Rujelus. If a noob like me is starting to understand it, this is going to make themers lives so much easier.
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This is an awesome time-saving tool. Thanks for sharing.
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thank you for this. tyvm.
So please forgive the noobish question, but I've been doing some reading in preparation of trying to learn how to theme.
Could I literally create a theme for a TW Rom using this tool? I say SystemUI mentioned but not Framework, so I wasn't sure if I could create an entire theme using this tool or not.
You sir are the man! Thank you for such a great tool. :thumbup::beer:
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Thanks for all your work to make it easier for us. Great Tools. :victory:
Working on a new version the last few days that will have the ability to, work with odexed ROMs. It will be able to make a flashable zip to deodex and odex the ROM. It will also be able to pull a file deodex it, then you can mod it. Then it will compile it, reodex it and push it back to the phone.
Still got a bit of work to do on it, but I wanted to see if there was interest in this, or if there was something else in regards to odexing that you would like to see added.
mjs2011 said:
So please forgive the noobish question, but I've been doing some reading in preparation of trying to learn how to theme.
Could I literally create a theme for a TW Rom using this tool? I say SystemUI mentioned but not Framework, so I wasn't sure if I could create an entire theme using this tool or not.
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Yes you can mod any apk or jar with this. The only other thing you would need is some sort of image editor. Like photoshop or paint.net
rujelus22 said:
Working on a new version the last few days that will have the ability to, work with odexed ROMs. It will be able to make a flashable zip to deodex and odex the ROM. It will also be able to pull a file deodex it, then you can mod it. Then it will compile it, reodex it and push it back to the phone.
Still got a bit of work to do on it, but I wanted to see if there was interest in this, or if there was something else in regards to odexing that you would like to see added.
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Great concept. Are you sticking strictly with the apk's or will this script be able to deal the jar files as well for odex/deodexing?
tdunham said:
Great concept. Are you sticking strictly with the apk's or will this script be able to deal the jar files as well for odex/deodexing?
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It does apks and jars
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rujelus22 said:
Yes you can mod any apk or jar with this. The only other thing you would need is some sort of image editor. Like photoshop or paint.net
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Thanks, I'm going to use this as my starting point for making themes!
So the new AIO is almost ready. I have some people testing it out. What is everyone's thoughts about a free and a pro version for $1. The pro version would allow for batch odexing and deodexing of a rom in minutes with one click. The free version would still allow for editing and modding odexed files the same way we do deodexed now.
With this it will make it so there is no reason to have a deodexed ROM.
New things that have been added are
-odexing full ROMs
-deodexing full ROMs
-odexing and deodexing single files
-editing of odexed apks and jars with no extra steps
-making/restoring/deleting/and fixing md5 mismatch for nands
-Tons of optimized code
-Redone most menus for easier viewing
-More I am sure I am forgetting
Let mess know what you think. I would definitely like some opinions.
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You do so much for us that I think giving back is always good. I am up for it.
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A dollar for the project version..?
I say go for it..a dollar is not much and some devs would charge way more for those types of options
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
-Galaxy Note II Edition
Morph Utility with Jellybean Support
(Please note: The Mount Points in the installer script are for the E4GT and may not work with all phones)
- Modified to work with Preload partition
- As of v1.2 now creates Symlinks when flashing to Preload.
- Please backup your rom before using. I will not take responsibility for any data loss.
- Sets permissions for you.
Lots of documented information on how this utility works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474686
Brief Guide
In a nutshell, this is a a flashable zip that has other uses.
TIP: APK files can be opened with Winrar and manipulated and treated the same way as a zip file. Just be careful not to modify the folder structure. The first time you open an APK file, it may ask you what to open it 'with'. Just choose Winrar as the default program to open that filetype and it will always use it in the future.
This is how it works. This is very simplified as there are many many applications for using this.
There are two folders within the zip that we work in, XTRAS and MORPH. Do not edit any other folders or files unless you know what they are for!
XTRAS = entire apk or JAR file
MORPH = only components of apk or JAR file but is a little more complicated to implement
MORPH use:
Example: We want to replace alarm_icon.png in SystemUI.apk file.
(This is just for example, I know this file probably doesn't really exist)
In the Morph folder we create folders to the path of the file (filename is case sensitive and must be the entire filename):
MORPH/system/app/SystemUI.apk/res/drawable-hdpi
Once the folders are created, we drop the new alarm_icon.png in there and it will 'Morph' (or insert) the file into SystemUI.apk without having remove the apk, add the file and push the entire apk back to the phone.
EXTRAS use:
Example: We want to install or replace widget.apk.
Add file to folder where it is going to go like above example but this time we are using entire apk.
XTRAS/system/app
We just drop the widget.apk file in there and then flash it.
A good example of using XTRAS is for the novice to reinstall missing files that were removed from a rom by a developer by putting the file in a flashable zip so they don't have to use a root explorer app and set permissions.
How to edit Morph.template.zip:
Editing the Morph.template.zip needs to be done without extracting the zip file. Open file with WinRar or other zip utility to manipulate the folders and add files. Think of it as browsing a file folder on your computer. You can create folders, delete files, copy files etc.
The Basics:
Flash full apk/jar files:
- Files get placed in XTRAS folder.
Example: SystemUI.apk - flashing entire apk
XTRAS/system/app/SystemUI.apk
Morph existing files without flashing entire apk:
- Files get placed in MORPH folder.
Example: SystemUI.apk - replacing a png file
MORPH/system/app/SystemUI.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/quickpanel.9.png
Note: Use full filename (SystemUI.apk) with extension, then folders as in example. Many filenames are case sensitive.
Restore Backup to Revert Changes:
- Files get placed in SD/UniversalFlasher folder.
- Useful if you need to revert changes/go back to previous state.
This may not work for all filetypes and filepaths. Developers, please make sure permissions are getting set for everything that you flash. If I missed something, please let me know.
As always - enjoy. TD
Code:
[B][SIZE="3"]Morph Template v1.2 Changes[/SIZE][/B]
Now supports Preload symlinks! If files are flashed to the preload the script will create a new matching symlink.
[B][SIZE="3"]Morph Template v1.1 Changes[/SIZE][/B]
Backup enabled as default and now supports preload partition.
- Backups and logs are stored in SD/UniversalFlasher folder.
- Known issue, timestamp is offset in filename. Not sure why default timestamp isn't true time in recovery.
Updated binaries and installer scripts for both main morph and backup/restore.
Mod Version enabled
- [COLOR="Red"]Use sparingly[/COLOR]. It is useful to add tagline after build info for things like tweak versions etc.
- See mod.config file in zip to make changes to morph options:
[CODE]###############################################################
MOD_VERSION=[COLOR="Blue"]Morphed_by_TD[/COLOR]
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Credits: JRsoft & Intronauta/Villainsoft for the original Villain Morphing utility & PhAkEer for his help with Symlink Scripts.
This is awesome and a life saver.
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Thank you Sir!:beer:
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g_ding84 said:
This is awesome and a life saver.
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You guys test it and let me know.
Had a typo when I was redoing the scripts. Wiped my entire internal SD. LOL
Fortunately, I backed it up recently.
tdunham said:
You guys test it and let me know.
Had a typo when I was redoing the scripts. Wiped my entire internal SD. LOL
Fortunately, I backed it up recently.
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Man, that is like my biggest fear... I was screwing around with a script to swap out a few files after installs and boned my external once. Lol I copy both to my pc at least once a month now when i'm on a flashing binge.
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Nice i like this!!!
Just so you guys know, there is a version of VRtheme that has preload support but doesn't have the flexibility like setting permissions for us which is very important so I decided to go another route.
Say what.....this is awesome....thanks TD....you're a beast indeed.....
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tdunham said:
Just so you guys know, there is a version of VRtheme that has preload support but doesn't have the flexibility like setting permissions for us which is very important so I decided to go another route.
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I was checking out the VRtheme today, it is nice. Of course I was wondering if. This is awesome. Thank you TD
Very nice! I can't thank you enough for this.
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Op updated with new version.
Backup/restore feature enabled as default and now working with preload.
Mod version tagline now working.
Can I edit build version with the new update?
Be master of mind rather than mastered by mind.
prguzman1978 said:
Can I edit build version with the new update?
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You could but it only appends the build info line in build.prop file so you will still see the original Recalked v1.0 version info at the beginning.
What is this exactly
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hazedabeast said:
What is this exactly
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Allows you to push apk edits without replacing the apk, for themes and mods.
Team Rejectz
bilgerryan said:
Allows you to push apk edits without replacing the apk, for themes and mods.
Team Rejectz
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Oooh OK thanks.
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bilgerryan said:
Allows you to push apk edits without replacing the apk, for themes and mods.
Team Rejectz
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Its amazing when you're building a theme and you have to flash a fix.
Like color matching.
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I still don't get it..
What does it do to make it easier
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hazedabeast said:
I still don't get it..
What does it do to make it easier
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It makes it so you don't need to decompile anything and then recompile it
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Yes, it makes changing images (like icons) a whole lot easier
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WOAH!!!YOUR A MIND READER:highfive:
Zpik said:
WOAH!!!YOUR A MIND READER:highfive:
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XD
enricocid said:
XD
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So throughout the whole rom, this background will show?
Zpik said:
So throughout the whole rom, this background will show?
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Yes. Only dialer remain untouched
would be nice if there were an xposed framework installer for this.
EDIT: Google search ftw.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342570
I'm not seeing a file named values in my framework-res apk. I'm not sure if this matters, but I used a file Explorer and extracted the apk on my phone. I use my phone to make zipthemer mods, so I figured this method would work for that too. Any reason it wouldn't show up?
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NeverSeparate said:
I'm not seeing a file named values in my framework-res apk. I'm not sure if this matters, but I used a file Explorer and extracted the apk on my phone. I use my phone to make zipthemer mods, so I figured this method would work for that too. Any reason it wouldn't show up?
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No no... You should decompile using apktool this is the only say to add trasparent background, modifying the .xml
enricocid said:
No no... You should decompile using apktool this is the only say to add trasparent background, modifying the .xml
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This is what I got when extracting the apk. I can open and modify the xml files on my phone, but there isn't a folder named values. Are you certain the folder isn't specific to certain devices or roms? I'm on carbon at the moment on a GNex.
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NeverSeparate said:
This is what I got when extracting the apk. I can open and modify the xml files on my phone, but there isn't a folder named values. Are you certain the folder isn't specific to certain devices or roms? I'm on carbon at the moment on a GNex.
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You have to actually decompile framework res apk, take apart all the pieces instead of just extracting the apk. Decompiling and extracting are not the same thing
Link for apktool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213985
NeverSeparate said:
This is what I got when extracting the apk. I can open and modify the xml files on my phone, but there isn't a folder named values. Are you certain the folder isn't specific to certain devices or roms? I'm on carbon at the moment on a GNex.
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No... the problem is that You can't modify .apk using the phone....
This is because You can't decode an .apk with a file manager ... and You can't modify .xml if You don't decode it using apktool
If You don't use apktool You won't be able to exctract & decode the .apk
This folder must be in framework-res.apk and all .apk
Try use apktool to properly decompile it and You will be able to see all resources from .apk
If You try to exctract an .apk with a zip manager and You open an .xml, You won't see anything... only unreadable simbols
https://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/detail?name=apktool1.5.2.tar.bz2&can=2&q=
https://android-apktool.googlecode.com/files/apktool-install-windows-r05-ibot.tar.bz2
extract aapt.exe, apktool.bat and apktool.jar to a folder You will call apktool and that You will create in C:/:
C:\apktool
copy the framework-res.apk inside this folder
Press shift+leftmouse and click to "open command prompt here"
In cmd do the following
1) Install the framework-res.apk
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
2) Decompile framework-res.apk
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk
3) Modify the .xml using notepad++
4) Recompile back
Code:
apktool b framework-res
5) Once done
Delete the compiled .apk in dist folder inside the framework-res folder you will find in apktool folder
open original framework-res.apk 7zip
Go to build folder
then open apk folder
Drag & drop folder META-INF & androidmanifest overwriting the original
6) Go again in CMD terminal and
Code:
apktool b framework-res
The compiled framework-res.apk is the good one
You can use the same steps I used in this guide to properly decompile/compile the framework-res.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44997467#post44997467
Thanks. And I wasn't trying to argue. I know there is a difference on decompiling and extracting. And I know I can't modify the apk directly from my phone, but I use my method of extracting to locate png piles to make zipthemer zips, and it works fine for that. I wasn't looking to modify an apk. I was just going to attempt to make a zip with an edited xml and see if it would overwrite the existing one the same as it does with pngs. And I can open and edit xml using an xml app. But, if the extraction technique won't show me the file, then it doesn't matter. I'm just trying to learn a bit myself.
I was hoping to make a way that people could use the framework mods I've made without having to be in dark mode. Many of the people using mods off these threads wouldn't consider taking the time to learn any of this, they just want to use what's made. So a simple flashable zip that included an edited xml would be great. But if it won't work, it won't work.
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NeverSeparate said:
Thanks. And I wasn't trying to argue. I know there is a difference on decompiling and extracting. And I know I can't modify the apk directly from my phone, but I use my method of extracting to locate png piles to make zipthemer zips, and it works fine for that. I wasn't looking to modify an apk. I was just going to attempt to make a zip with an edited xml and see if it would overwrite the existing one the same as it does with pngs. And I can open and edit xml using an xml app. But, if the extraction technique won't show me the file, then it doesn't matter. I'm just trying to learn a bit myself.
I was hoping to make a way that people could use the framework mods I've made without having to be in dark mode. Many of the people using mods off these threads wouldn't consider taking the time to learn any of this, they just want to use what's made. So a simple flashable zip that included an edited xml would be great. But if it won't work, it won't work.
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You can try to make vrthemes
I already resolved my problem in Step 1 by editing the "Environment Variables".
Step 4
I'm stuck with step 4 ( recompiling ):
there's no "META-INF" folder under build/apk folder
Question: after I overwritten the "META-INF & androidmanifest" from the original framework-res.apk (C:\apktool\framework-res.apk)
and recompiled it using "apktool b framework-res", how can I flashed the compiled framework-res.apk w/c is located at
(C:\apktool\framework-res\dist) to system/framework? many thanks to this one, new learning
genkralyz said:
I'm stuck with step 4 ( recompiling ):
there's no "META-INF" folder under build/apk folder
Question: after I overwritten the "META-INF & androidmanifest" from the original framework-res.apk (C:\apktool\framework-res.apk)
and recompiled it using "apktool b framework-res", how can I flashed the compiled framework-res.apk w/c is located at
(C:\apktool\framework-res\dist) to system/framework? many thanks to this one, new learning
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I will prepare You, as soon as possible, a template to flash it
enricocid said:
I will prepare You, as soon as possible, a template to flash it
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Thanks! btw is it ok if I only overwrite the original "androidmanifest" because there's no "META-INF" under build/apk,
or there should be a "META-INF"?
genkralyz said:
Thanks! btw is it ok if I only overwrite the original "androidmanifest" because there's no "META-INF" under build/apk,
or there should be a "META-INF"?
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You must copy also the meta-inf
enricocid said:
You must copy also the meta-inf
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but when I tried to re-compiled, there's no META-INF showing up under build/apk folder as you can see from my screenshot..
did I missed some steps?
genkralyz said:
but when I tried to re-compiled, there's no META-INF showing up under build/apk folder as you can see from my screenshot..
did I missed some steps?
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After first compilation Meta-inf is missing... it's normal don't worry
but without a meta-inf Your .apk wouldn't work
So you must delete the first compiled apk from dist folder, copy meta-inf and androidmanifest from the original .apk to build/apk folder and recompile 2nd time to get the framework correctly working
You can use this mod to flash the framework
http://d-h.st/0lL
there's already a framework-res inside it... delete it using 7zip and replace with Your framework and flash it