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Can I just install a Dialer Theme?

If I D/L a theme, can I just grab the dialer APK and push it? Basically, I jus twant a custom dialer. THANKS!

sandman512 said:
If I D/L a theme, can I just grab the dialer APK and push it? Basically, I jus twant a custom dialer. THANKS!
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Yes you can
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I would grab dialertapactivity.apk and phone.apk ( in call dialer )
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Thanks for the replies, which one do I push first?
Just tried both and would not install

sandman512 said:
Thanks for the replies, which one do I push first?
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It dont matter the order. Just download the theme and delete everything but those 2 apks and flash the zip
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Gotcha, thanks. I was extracting those two files, putting them on my SD card and trying to install. Thanks!

sandman512 said:
Gotcha, thanks. I was extracting those two files, putting them on my SD card and trying to install. Thanks!
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Nope doing work that way. You would have to use root explorer to move them to system/app
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sandman512 said:
Gotcha, thanks. I was extracting those two files, putting them on my SD card and trying to install. Thanks!
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No, what M.E. is trying to tell you is whatever theme that you have downloaded. And only want the dialer to install. Open the zip with 7zip or whatever program you use, delete all apk's in the zip except for dialertapactivity.apk and phone.apk. Don't delete anything else other than apk's not wanted. Exit the program and copy the zip to your SDcard and flash with CWM.

App theme question

I was tring to mod a launcher apk that I have and I re named it to a .zip so I can extract it. So. Edited the icons I wanted to changed, and when I trid to rename it .apk it just stays in a folder form. How do I make it back to how it was before I renamed it .zip so I can install it on my phone? Thanks in advance guys
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Put it on the SD card and rename it from Root Explorer.

063_XOBX said:
Put it on the SD card and rename it from Root Explorer.
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Tried that it still stayed in a folder format
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You can, in 7zip anyway, extract an apk directly.
As far as renaming the folder to work? No dice. Windows doesn't work that way.
You can open the original zip and just swap the files or add it to a new zip(without compression).
You could also get APKManager to auto extract it from the batch file.

darkierawr said:
You can, in 7zip anyway, extract an apk directly.
As far as renaming the folder to work? No dice. Windows doesn't work that way.
You can open the original zip and just swap the files or add it to a new zip(without compression).
You could also get APKManager to auto extract it from the batch file.
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So in other words zip it up and flash it?
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Esteway.619 said:
So in other words zip it up and flash it?
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You could try that yes.
I'm pretty sure Windows does basic compression. Which might mess up something or other.
Try 7zip!
The portable version is only 2.38mb. And the install is even smaller.

darkierawr said:
You could try that yes.
I'm pretty sure Windows does basic compression. Which might mess up something or other.
Try 7zip!
The portable version is only 2.38mb. And the install is even smaller.
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OK ill try that thanks.
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[Q] Zipped Backup

Is there anyway i can backup my whole ROM as a zip file? I want to be able to bring it to my computer, edit some png's, then reflash and have the modifications up. If there is such thing please let me know. I am extremely interested in this!!

Why not just transfer the rom.zip you used to flash and edit the framework-res and systemui.apk's and then gut a flashable zip and place those in appropriate folder and flash that? That's what I do if you need a plain empty flashable I can upload one for you
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Let me elaborate on that
You take a flashable that already contains an updater-script in it aka meta-inf.
Make a framework folder and this is where you will put your signed and renamed Framework-res.apk then make a folder named System and in system folder make an App folder and this is where you'll place the SystemUI.apk.
*note* you need to sign these when your done swapping pngs and rename them appropriately.
Once done sign the whole.zip boot into cwm and flash it this will replace the stock framework-res etc and you'll be good to go
http://db.tt/xfQOB8Kg
Use this .zip for your flashable this will do all the work in cwm mounting wise. Just delete the folders in the system folder and do what I told you above
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this post was so noobish i feel stupid

joe_d08_17 said:
Thank you very much. That sounds like a plan. But how can I make it so the apps will stay on the desktop and settings can be saved? I take it I would have to edit the XML files or something difficult right?:/
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What do you mean? All you'd have to do is open the zip and find the .apks extract them edit the pngs and sign them put them in the flashable and flash it... I'm not understanind your issue
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its because what i want is literally like a clockworkmod backup but as a flashable zip. This is not possible is it? I want all my settings and referennces to be saved along with my messages etc.

joe_d08_17 said:
its because what i want is literally like a clockworkmod backup but as a flashable zip. This is not possible is it? I want all my settings and referennces to be saved along with my messages etc.
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No if you create this flashable what you edit to put it this it will only change what your flashing like if you put nothing in the flashable then nothing will change. If you want to flash a vending.apk put in this flashable and flash it that's all that's going to change is the replacing of the market...
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What do you plan on editing anyways? An app? Your theme?
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Oh ok wow i am so dumb. I didnt understand you but now i get it. Thanks this sounds better

joe_d08_17 said:
Oh ok wow i am so dumb. I didnt understand you but now i get it. Thanks this sounds better
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No problem
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There also is a way to make a flashable from your nandroid backup. I don't remember where I saw the thread offhand but will look tonight.
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ok i got more questions-.- what is sign? and which apk's do i have to sign?

that would be great. if you find please post a link

joe_d08_17 said:
ok i got more questions-.- what is sign? and which apk's do i have to sign?
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Lol if you have windows 32bit ill find my installer on my pc for the apksigner and ill upload it for you xD
If you plan on editing an applications png then once you've opened it and replaced said pngs then it needs to be resigned and renamed to not have the "signed" in it
Signing means its certifed and has the ability to be installed as application
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lol upload it please. im using apk manager 4.9 but man this really tough. can u elaborate a bit more? im so sorry lol im just not grasping it.
do not give up on me!! lol

how bout this look: so im trying to make a minor change to an app just for fun. its airdroid. so is the first step to extract the apk or to decompile?
and lol i was trying to accomplish the task of making mynandroid backup a flashable zip but this interests me to.
So, lets get clear, what exactly r u helping me do now? In my head im thinking ur trying to help me edit an app and then install it in my phone right?
if im wrong then tell me what we are trying to do!! lol

Yeah that sounds like its much more difficult then what I use what I use you drag and drop the finished apk and it signs it lol simple give me a minute to find it upload it and paste a download link..pc sucks arse phone is much faster....
Edit: yes I'm helping you edit an apk and then have it install on the phone or be able to be pushed to the /system/app folder...
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http://db.tt/SxsN7FdP
Extract this and install it once done open the android apk signer and drop the apk file in the box hit sign and done
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Go into Themes subforum in the sticky at the top and read Guide to Themeing by Dreamsforgotten....it is awesome and has all the programs and links...plus he answer all questions.
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ok great im gonna try it. i tried it another time with apk manager and it didnt work. hopefully urs works.

How to combine multiple .zips into 1 flashable .zip?

I have multiple .zips that I flash for inverted gapps and I was wondering was there anyway I could combine them into one flashable .zip file so I don't have to flash each one individually. I suspect it would take more than just putting all the .zips into one .zip, right?
Also, I'm on a mac. I can access a windows computer if necessary but it would be nice to do it all from my mac

Ngo93 said:
I suspect it would take more than just putting all the .zips into one .zip, right?
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Not really, no. Just unzip all your files, organize them all together ignoring duplicates, then re-zip.

LordButtersI said:
Not really, no. Just unzip all your files, organize them all together ignoring duplicates, then re-zip.
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When I unzip each .zip I get the folder that contains the data, META-INF and system folders inside. Where do I go from there? Do I compress all the separate folders into one .zip? I've never done this before so sorry for the seemingly obvious questions!

If they are all just apps from the system folder, simply take every apk out of each zip and place them in the system folder of one of the zips (using 7-zip) then flash it.

artvandelay440 said:
If they are all just apps from the system folder, simply take every apk out of each zip and place them in the system folder of one of the zips (using 7-zip) then flash it.
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I was thinking that but I was also wondering if the other files inside contributed to each individual apps theming of some sort. But thanks for the tip! I will try that on my next ROM flash

Ngo93 said:
I was thinking that but I was also wondering if the other files inside contributed to each individual apps theming of some sort. But thanks for the tip! I will try that on my next ROM flash
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The meta-inf folder tells it where to install and sets the proper permissions.
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artvandelay440 said:
The meta-inf folder tells it where to install and sets the proper permissions.
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Ah, thank you for clarifying

So, would it be possible to, in addition to customizing which apps load on flashing the "re-zipped" ROM, also add a kernel to be flashed along with the ROM all in one flash? Or would the kernel need to be baked into the from?
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thenewguy821 said:
So, would it be possible to, in addition to customizing which apps load on flashing the "re-zipped" ROM, also add a kernel to be flashed along with the ROM all in one flash? Or would the kernel need to be baked into the from?
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In theory this would be possible, but it would be more complicated then flagging a few system apps.

[MOD]Phantom's Build.prop Tweaks

Taking this down for now, I have a rom coming out tonight
Hey all, some of you may know me from other sammy forums. I currently don't have a galaxy s iii yet, so am limited to what I can do in terms of development at the moment, but would like to release some build prop tweaks for you guys to get things running a little smoother.
The build.prop is attached at the bottom, just unzip and adb push to /system or place it there using root explorer and change permissions to match the existing file.. Enjoy, I will have more to come soon
For the latest lf9 Update.

Awesome to see you here! Used Blazer on my SII right up until last month! Can't wait to see whats in store.

infideler said:
Awesome to see you here! Used Blazer on my SII right up until last month! Can't wait to see whats in store.
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Glad to be here.

Gonna see that Blazer revamped? Lol happy to see you here blazer rom best ever

What will this do? Sorry never really done anything with my build prop before.

bizdady said:
What will this do? Sorry never really done anything with my build prop before.
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Just some tweaks for things like touch responsiveness, picture quality, network tweaks, etc.
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If we place it there with root explorer should we unzip it first? or place the zip there also?
Edit: Should we reboot the phone after adding this to the system folder? How is it activated? Thank you in advance

Unzipped, moved to /system, and replaced file. Tried a reboot but no dice. I suggest you know for sure that a mod is going to work before you post. No disrespect

swampy67 said:
Unzipped, moved to /system, and replaced file. Tried a reboot but no dice. I suggest you know for sure that a mod is going to work before you post. No disrespect
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Did you change permissions? And what do you mean by no dice? Won't boot? Don't notice a difference? Phone runs worse?

Specialksg1 said:
Did you change permissions? And what do you mean by no dice? Won't boot? Don't notice a difference? Phone runs worse?
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Phone wouldn't reboot at all, and if the permissions needed to be changed why wouldn't the OP say something about that?
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swampy67 said:
Phone wouldn't reboot at all, and if the permissions needed to be changed why wouldn't the OP say something about that?
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Probably just forgot. For future reference, It's something you should always do when replacing a system file. Change permissions to match the existing file.

Specialksg1 said:
Probably just forgot. For future reference, It's something you should always do when replacing a system file. Change permissions to match the existing file.
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Thanks for that tid bit. Wasn't trying to bash OP, I just wanna clear things up.

I just placed in system folder then rebooted no issues. Nice to see ya here phantom
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ghostzyden said:
I just placed in system folder then rebooted no issues. Nice to see ya here phantom
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Maybe I'm just an idiot, I'll give it another shot
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I placed the build.prop file in the /system directory and gave it a reboot. My phone didn't show the boot animation. Wouldn't boot at all. I had to restore from a nandroid.
I used root explorer. Perhaps it can only be done using adb?
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Hiro14 said:
I placed the build.prop file in the /system directory and gave it a reboot. My phone didn't show the boot animation. Wouldn't boot at all. I had to restore from a nandroid.
I used root explorer. Perhaps it can only be done using adb?
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I used root explorer and had no problems.

I'll re-download and try again tomorrow.
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There seems to be a bunch of different root explorer apps in the play store.. Is one better than another? and if so please recommend.

Tsudeily said:
There seems to be a bunch of different root explorer apps in the play store.. Is one better than another? and if so please recommend.
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I think most people will agree that root explorer by speed software is one of the, if not the best file manager on the play store
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This mod is for the latest ota update. As I said I don't have a device to test has it worked for anyone. Also, if any flashaholics would like to test for me PM me, I will send you my gtalk account info. I am working on cooking up a rom, without a device though I will need testers.
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