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[Utility] HnyTool - apktool updated for Honeycomb (Updated 5/13)

I've been slowly working on fixing a number of issues with apktool which will hopefully help some of you guys out with your theming/etc. As a first release, this is unlikely to be perfect and I have not really tested this latest build so please post any issues you have.
This is based on apktool 1.3.2 since that is the version with the source released (thanks Brut.all) which means there are some issues that weren't present in apktool 1.3.1. I'm far from an expert in reverse engineering and I haven't worked on any OSS projects before so this is really only meant to be a holdover until Brut.all picks the project back up. I believe he is waiting for the honeycomb source, but don't quote me on that. The name for this release is a bit of a misnomer since most of the issues were introduced with the Gingerbread SDK.
Anyways, onto the issues (hopefully) resolved:
- X-Large screen support (thanks fboldog)
- Multiple substitution strings
- Multiple substitution plurals
- Escape character issues introduced in apktool 1.3.2
This is meant for people already familiar with using apktool. See the apktool site for installation instructions
Update 5/13 - v1.1
-Renamed
-Fixed empty string error
-Included aapt from 3.1 sdk

This is great. Thank you!

Awesome! Not sure version I've been using, bignadad hooked me up a while ago for honeycomb. I'll be testing this one tomorrow when I get back to my comp.great work Sangreal!

Bazar617 said:
Awesome! Not sure version I've been using, bignadad hooked me up a while ago for honeycomb. I'll be testing this one tomorrow when I get back to my comp.great work Sangreal!
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I've worked with bignadad on testing some earlier builds so it could be that. I also know bigrushdog has been working on his own fixes so it could be that too . Not sure about the status on that front
If it is the one I sent bignadad you should definitely upgrade to this one, as I've fixed a number of issues

I definitely will upgrade... the one I have works great for decompiling, couldn't use a recomiled apk tho. I'll report back tomorrow with how it works for me.
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Getting verrrry near 100%. Decompiled perfectly (it was weird typing honeytool instead of apktool in cmd lol), compiled fine, I can now see the /xml folders in the recompiled apk, but still can't see the /values folders. One step closer tho.
I say that because there's some .xml's in the Values folders I want to edit and have to recompile. If theres anything I can do to help let me know (I'm not much of a programmer tho)
Thanks again!

the /values folder gets compiled into resources.arsc so you won't see it in the recompiled apk
As for the name, that would probably drive me nuts. I keep it as apktool locally, I just renamed it for distribution due to license
That does remind me though -- it should work with tools like APK Manager if you rename the jar to apktool.jar and replace the one that comes with the tool.

Sweet. The last build you shot me was real smooth. I'm gonna try this one out today. I've been sidetracked with a few other projects, so I haven't had much opportunity to focus here. Besides more and more HC source keeps dropping all the time. Soon we will have a solid smali which opens countless doors. Awesome job bro!

sangreal06 said:
the /values folder gets compiled into resources.arsc so you won't see it in the recompiled apk
As for the name, that would probably drive me nuts. I keep it as apktool locally, I just renamed it for distribution due to license
That does remind me though -- it should work with tools like APK Manager if you rename the jar to apktool.jar and replace the one that comes with the tool.
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I was not aware of that. I'd say it's right at 100% then! But being in this business, you're probably thinking there's always room for improvement, I know I do lol.
So in theory I'd be able to edit something in the Values folder and use the .arsc file in the flashed apk and it'd show those changes? Just weary of taking steps no one else has (or is that how you did the UAstring mod?)

Yes, that is the theory. I did not use this tool though. I used fboldog's tool and manually fixed all of the compilation errors.
jim_panse was able to get it working using this tool though. See his thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064818

Didn't think of renaming the .jar, understandable about the licenses tho.
Looks like I've got a bit of trial and error in my path, thanks for the heads up! And thanks for the work on all this, we all appreciate it!

Wonderful work here!

Thank you very much for that
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

I have a problem, I edited the Stat_Sys_batt XML, recompiled, and pushed the framework back to my xoom but all it does is boot loop. Any suggestions?
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That is probably a signature issue. Try copying the compiled xml into your original framework-res.apk and push that.

sangreal06 said:
That is probably a signature issue. Try copying the compiled xml into your original framework-res.apk and push that.
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I tried that. The battery completely disappears when I do that. When I recompile the apk the first step says 'W: Could not find sources' could that be the issue?
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What are you editing?
I just did a little bit in the framework, thanks for the heads up Sangreal!
{
"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"
}
*Shutting Down

Bazar617 said:
What are you editing?
I just did a little bit in the framework, thanks for the heads up Sangreal!
*Shutting Down
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I'm editing the battery and charging animations. I'm trying to add the honeycomb looking circle battery with 1 percent increments
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I tried this a while ago and it didn't bootloop, it just didn't display the battery (I tried doing tenths just to test, because they have it set up to do like 15, 28, 43, 57, etc, don't know what they were smoking then...)
Are you in drawable/stat_sys_battery.xml? I'm not sure if editing just that file will enable it to work in values other than the ones in there (ie, going to your 1% increments), because I'm pretty sure it's being told to only look for those battery increments and those images.

And Sangreal, not sure if this is completely ready for APKmanager yet. If you edit in the Values/ folder, when compiling you have to delete the specific edited xmls + .arsc files mid way thru, which it doesn't show you in the keep folder.
however, I was able to make xml edits inside the Values/ folder in APKtool using CMD, compiled correctly (after a few tries of wanting to add an apostrophe, I think now needs to be \' ), and just copied the resources.arsc file in to my themed framework or systemui and Viola! I think I tried using the "unsigned" version straight out of being compiled and the Xoom definitely doesn't like it.

[Tutorial] Decompiling-Compiling-Editing APKs

Hello guys. I'm creating a thread with a simple tutorial of how to decompile, compile, edit apks. I've seen some threads about it, but all of them were very complicated to understand. It's a simple tutorial, not designed to really mess with apks, just to edit a bit, like swapping icons, images, etc. When I get some more time, I will also teach how to mess with some CM9 Theme Chooser APKs
First of all, what you are going to get with this?
1. Decompile APKs
2. Decompiling all files, so you will only get XML [easy to edit], images and SMALI files [in most cases]
You need to know...
1. Works only Windows [x86 or x64] [You can try on linux, but you will need to download other files of apktool. But the steps are almost the same]
2. Choose the .bat of your version. [x86 = 32 bits] [x64= 64 bits]
3. You need JRE
4. Attached, the most updated apktool.
Let's go...
STEP 1 - preparing
{
"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"
}
1. I've optimized the files to run at D:\apktool [Another partition]. So, extract the .7z, and make sure that there's a apktool folder at the ROOT of D:\ drive. If you want to put this folder at other place, please pay attention: open the Run [x??].bat on the notepad. If you want the folder at the C:\ drive, delete the "D:" line, and swap the directory to the one you choose. [Example: "C:\Users\....user name....\Desktop"] Just make sure you included the cd before the path. If you want the folder at other place on D:\ drive, just change the directory [Example: "D:\Desktop"], and again, with the "cd" command before the path.
STEP 2 - still preparing...
1. Get framework-res.apk from your ROM [if you are on a Samsung ROM, also get twframework]
2. Extract framework-res.apk here
3. Open the correct .bat of your Windows version
4. Run this command: "apktool if framework-res.apk" [if you are on a Samsung ROM, also do with the other framework]
STEP 3 - now decompiling
1. Now, put the apk you want to edit on your apktool folder.
2. Run this command: "apktool d APK-NAME.apk
3. You may get NO errors when it's done.
4. The out put folder is the folder of the decompiled apk.
STEP 4 - now compiling
1. Run this command: "apktool b APK-NAME" [without the .apk]
2. You may get NO errors when it's done.
3. The output APK is located on \[apktoolfolder]\APK-NAME\dist
STEP 5 - optimizing
1. Sign your APK with this
2. Zipalign your APK with this. You can also use zipalign scripts on your ROM to zipalign.
3. Now you may install your apk normally. [user app or system app]
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
TIPS
1. You can edit .smali files with Notepad ++
2. You can also edit XML files on the Notepad [Windows notepad. I think that with Notepad ++ also works]
3. Soon, I'm going to teach how to edit CM9 Theme Choose APKs. You will be able to: theme non-themed apps, and replace images.
4. I tried to be the most clear and direct as possible. If something is unclear, tell me now. If you have any suggestions to make the tutorial better, please tell me...

reserved...

reserved too...

i reserved it, becouse i was trying it out, and i wanted to be one of the first post here, great tut, lika charm

android_isda_**** said:
RESERVED
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Hi can you help me with this apk? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738252

VasyleTheBest said:
Hi can you help me with this apk? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738252
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This is a lot harder. Can't do this for you. This isn't playstation2 with it's football games. Sorry. If you still want to try, decompile and search for images to replace.

Hi,
a question here:
I was succefull to theme system apps, but when I try to theme a normal, it never works. all the processes goes fine, but when i eant to install modified apk it gives error. and even when I copy it to /data/app/ it disappear from app drawer.(after restart of course)

sam5154 said:
Hi,
a question here:
I was succefull to theme system apps, but when I try to theme a normal, it never works. all the processes goes fine, but when i eant to install modified apk it gives error. and even when I copy it to /data/app/ it disappear from app drawer.(after restart of course)
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I think you forgot to sign. Sign, and after you do, go back here and tell what error are you getting

i always got an error compiling systemui, can you help me?
edit:
found a solution using ics apktool here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558171

marcellocord said:
I think you forgot to sign. Sign, and after you do, go back here and tell what error are you getting
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Wow, thanks it worked. But why system apps don't need to be signed?
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First: Great Job
Second 2 Questions.
Is it not easyer to editing in .java (with dex2jar tool) then in smali?
For beginners is it not a little bit easyer to use "Apk One Click" for de- and recompile .apk (include the dex2jar Tool) ?

sam5154 said:
Wow, thanks it worked. But why system apps don't need to be signed?
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They can still work.
$wissdroid said:
First: Great Job
Second 2 Questions.
Is it not easyer to editing in .java (with dex2jar tool) then in smali?
For beginners is it not a little bit easyer to use "Apk One Click" for de- and recompile .apk (include the dex2jar Tool) ?
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Thanks. When you decompile, it will turn a lot of files into .smali files. Those smali files are very easy to modify on Notepad++. But I'm going to study more about dex2jar.

I had write before a Month or Two, A decompile Tutorial for German Users:
When you need some Pictures for your Tutorial, you Can find it: Here

thank you marcellocord
it works very well.
good job

RUJELUS22's AIO script (Updated 2-16-13)

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.
{
"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"
}
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:

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

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.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2

This is an awesome time-saving tool. Thanks for sharing.
Sent from my SPH-D710

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:
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

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.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

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

[Q][THEME] Replacing PNG in system file

Hello.
I am running this ROM, and my lockscreen looks like 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"
}
I want to replace the white circle around the icon (displayed when hovering the icon, before releasing the finger from the screen). It just needs to be transparrent.
The developer of the ROM wrote this to me:
final Drawable activeBack = mResources.getDrawable(com.android.internal.R.draw able.ic_lockscreen_target_activated);
...
So change icon ic_lockscreen_target_activated.png
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The commit to the Git is here: https://github.com/IceColdJelly42/frameworks_base/commit/f1971285b709593873bf8c3effd144087b710104
Question: So far, i understand that i must replace the PNG in the system, but where would it reside? I dont think its in an APK as such, as its the system itself (though that could be apk's aswell...?). I was pointed to this tutorial that should have info on how to do it, but the guide refers to APK-filenames, and again, whats the APK filename? I have no APK in data/app or in system/app that matches "com.android.internal" - so im quite out of luck....?
Any advice on how to proceed is welcome. I have downloaded the PNGs attatched in the ZIP, from the source (git), those are the ones i want to replace with (they are all transparrent as they should be, for my project).
Kind Regards
TwinAdk

The image that you're looking for, is in "framework-res.apk\res\drawable-xhdpi.
When you have changed the image, push framework or copy/paste it in system\framework and reboot!
For security, make a nandroid backup

Okay, so framework-res.apk, and then follow the guide i linked to, and just mirror the structure of the folders in the apk (\res\drawable-xhdpi) - correct?
Or should i unpack the apk, replace pics, resign the apk and push instead?
Also, xhdpi, hdpi, etc.. Whats the difference except the size of the images (resolution)? Is it if i have a phone with lower res, i will need the lower res images?
Thanks so far!
EDIT: You made me laugh there sir..! ALWAYS a nandroid backup! Rather 10 useless backups, than one missing..! :victory:

TwinAdk said:
Okay, so framework-res.apk, and then follow the guide i linked to, and just mirror the structure of the folders in the apk (\res\drawable-xhdpi) - correct?
Or should i unpack the apk, replace pics, resign the apk and push instead?
Also, xhdpi, hdpi, etc.. Whats the difference except the size of the images (resolution)? Is it if i have a phone with lower res, i will need the lower res images?
Thanks so far!
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With winrar or similar, open the apk, go to res\drawable-xhdpi and change image.
Now, you can push framework in rom and see results
I know that change only resolution of icons in that folder

Here you go. Push to /system/framework/ and set permissions.
Don't know if it will work 'cause I don't have ICJ flashed at the moment. Make a backup before trying it.
I had to compress it before uploading because the limit was 8mb.

Sv: [Q][THEME] Replacing PNG in system file
TToivanen said:
Here you go. Push to /system/framework/ and set permissions.
Don't know if it will work 'cause I don't have ICJ flashed at the moment. Make a backup before trying it.
I had to compress it before uploading because the limit was 8mb.
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Wow, will try that! If it fails ill investigate tomorrow.
Kind Regards
TwinAdk
- Via the XDA app

Hello.
How can i push it to system/framework? I tried adb shell when in recovery, but i cannot access the framework folder.. /system/ nothing (only bin?)
Also, adb push gave this:
C:\fastboot>adb push framework-res.apk system/framework/framework-res.apk
failed to copy 'framework-res.apk' to 'system/framework/framework-res.apk': No s
uch file or directory
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Output from shell, while in recovery (only place adb shell works, except from when the phone is booted, but i tried renaming the apk via a file explorer, the system crashed, lol).
~ # whoami
whoami
root
~ # df -h
df -h
Filesystem Size Used Available Use% Mounted on
tmpfs 488.2M 48.0K 488.1M 0% /dev
/dev/block/mmcblk0p13
315.0M 5.2M 309.7M 2% /cache
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Any advice?

Put / in front of system. It should be /system/framework/
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adb works in android, not in recovery

Guich said:
adb works in android, not in recovery
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It does work in recovery too. You should try it.
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TToivanen said:
It does work in recovery too. You should try it.
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Ill try to add / in recovery. When i did so in android, i got an error that the filesystem was read only.. I am rooted.
Update: It pushed correctly, but i only see that one file..... After reboot the file was not modified.. Verified with solid explorer.
ls while in recovery:
/system/framework # ls -lah
ls -lah
drwxrwxr-x 2 root root 0 Jan 29 20:28 .
drwxr-xr-x 4 root root 0 Jan 29 20:28 ..
-rw-rw-rw- 1 root root 8.6M Jan 29 16:09 framework-res.apk

Oh well, moved the apk with solid explorer, from sd to system/framework (overwrite exsisting) - phone is rebooting now..
UPDATE: Didnt boot up.. Trying to clear cache and dalvik, then well se.. Think ill have to revert to my dear nandroid

Well, damn it. I replaced the pngs with the files you provided, built and signed without an error. It should be OK but as I said I don't have ICJ installed so troubleshooting is a bit difficult.
Try to do it yourself with apktool.
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Sv: [Q][THEME] Replacing PNG in system file
Will do. Your apk was considerably smaller than my original, also it struck me that you cannot have guessed my version of the custom rom, and thus the correct apk to use as source. I guess it is modified on each version?
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TwinAdk
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Hello.
I tried recreating the APK, using my own framework-res.apk as source.
I also found out how to push to system from CWM - you need to mount /system - DOH!
But it fails.... The phone never boots, i even chmodded the apk with 644, so the permissions are the correct ones..
Back to nandroid backup, and drawing table....
Anyone have any clue as to why the new apk failed? Followed this guide, and loaded the sources to UIsystem,apk and framework-res.apk before editing the APK.
When building the APK i got this output, and it does however not match the output in the guide - the "Could not find sources" does worry me a bit, should it..?

Found the reason for the "could not find sources":
A framework-res.apk is itself the source of other apks( when you install it - apktool if...). So the message that you got is normal.
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Ref: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31832660&postcount=12

The .apk I started with was from 1.5.9 and it was 12mb in size.
Apks tend to lose weight when they are de/recompiled and that's why the finished product was only 8mb.
If the apk method fails, you could build the whole ROM yourself on a linux PC.
Keep me posted!
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Well, though i used unix before, i dont wish to put the effort into building from source It seems building in a VM fails for many, and it requires quite alot of space...
My apk also lost weight, 8 mb after rebuild.. If the image is there, it does not matter what bitdepth and other fancy settings it was saved with, right? Aslong as the apk was build correctly, and chmodded correctly, the phoen should boot, right (and display an ugly image, if it wants - but at least boot!)

Did you sign the package?
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No, according to the guide i followed:
Now, final step is signing the apk file.
Remember don't sign the apk if it's a SYSTEM app, unless you have edited the AndroidManifest.xml.
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I suppose its a system app, as it resides in /system/framework...?

Morphing with Jellybean

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]
###############################################################
{
"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"
}
[/CODE]
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?
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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.
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bilgerryan said:
Allows you to push apk edits without replacing the apk, for themes and mods.
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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.
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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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