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[Q] create a transparant notification screen

like the title sort of say's, i would love a transparent notification menu.
However, when i make the png for the background transparent, it just turns black. *see attachment*
is there any way to make it transparent or is it a no-go?

You have to change a line of code in services.jar
Decompile it using baksmali
Then in the folder services open up com/android/server/status/StatusBarService.smali
Then use find to find 'const/4 v5, 0x2'
And simply replace with 'const/4 v5, -0x3'
Then compile with smali
http://code.google.com/p/smali/ link to smali/baksmali

shoey-n said:
You have to change a line of code in services.jar
Decompile it using baksmali
Then in the folder services open up com/android/server/status/StatusBarService.smali
Then use find to find 'const/4 v5, 0x2'
And simply replace with 'const/4 v5, -0x3'
Then compile with smali
http://code.google.com/p/smali/ link to smali/baksmali
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that doesn't seem so hard =)
i'll give it a try, thanks
EDIT: ehmm, how do i use baksmali and smali?

maybe someone can post a more detailed tutorial ?
I want a transparent service-popup, too

If your using Linux or Mac, I suggest using ThemePro to make this easier
There's a windows release but I don't know how well it works
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

m8 we need an explanation on how to use these things, theres not much of an explanation in theme pro either. if you could kindly provide a step by step guide to get a transparent notification status background it would be much appreciate.

I'll post it up in the morning. Midnight here so I'm not on the computer
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

thanks m8 looking forward to it

lincore said:
Transparent notification pull down (moded service.jar):
http://www.multiupload.com/V5FGAPJ42P
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this is taken from lincore's expresso mod, the bottom zip will give transparent notification pull down only. wonder if its possible to make translucent

djtosh said:
this is taken from lincore's expresso mod, the bottom zip will give transparent notification pull down only. wonder if its possible to make translucent
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i'll give that file a try =)
EDIT:
That file works great!!!!! Thank you so much =) =) =)

djtosh said:
this is taken from lincore's expresso mod, the bottom zip will give transparent notification pull down only. wonder if its possible to make translucent
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Is this taken from or for, droid 2.1 or 2.2?

djtosh said:
this is taken from lincore's expresso mod, the bottom zip will give transparent notification pull down only. wonder if its possible to make translucent
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Thanks for the link mate. will def try it out!
p.s. i think translucency depends on the png file you put in the framework.

This is only for 2.2 roms .
Could you make one for 2.1 modaco?
Thanks!!

Where do I push the jar file to, to have this on my droid?
edit: can I just flash the zip using recovery?
sorry, I am unsure.

patachon33 said:
This is only for 2.2 roms .
Could you make one for 2.1 modaco?
Thanks!!
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you can extract the service.jar and the background png from customized 2.1 roms such as pays's bravesoul or Amer's v4 and push them to your device. hvn't tried it out but should work=)

qwertylesh said:
Where do I push the jar file to, to have this on my droid?
edit: can I just flash the zip using recovery?
sorry, I am unsure.
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yes you can juz flash the zip=)
i still hvn't done so thou.. coz i'm using 2.06 based rom and lincore made it for the official 2.09.

It's not really hard to do it on your own:
First download smali.jar and baksmali.jar from here http://code.google.com/p/smali/
Open the services.jar file for example with winzip, 7z, winRar, or whatever.
Unzip the classes.dex file to your sdk/tools/ folder and place the baksmali and smali file there too. After that open a new commandbox an run following line:
java -jar baksmali.jar -o out/ classes.dex
You'll have a new folder now called "out". Browse to "out/com/android/server/status" and open the file called StatusBarService.smali with a text editor like notepad.
Search for ".line 1773" and you'll find also "const/4 v5, 0x2"
Just change this to "const/4 v5, -0x3" and save the file.
Open again a new commandbox and run this:
java -Xmx512M -jar smali.jar out/ -o edited-classes.dex
Now you'll have a new dex file called "edited-classes.dex".
Delete the old file an rename the new in "classes.dex".
Open again the services.jar file with any zip tool and overwrite the classes.dex file with the one just created.
Now search the status_bar_background.png file in the framework-res.apk and make it transparent.
You're done!
THIS WILL ONLY WORK ON DEODEXED ROMS!
Otherwise you won't find a classes.dex file in the services.jar!
You'd have to deodex all files before!

Sturmtief said:
It's not really hard to do it on your own:
First download smali.jar and baksmali.jar from here <snip to allow newbie posting>
Open the services.jar file for example with winzip, 7z, winRar, or whatever.
Unzip the classes.dex file to your sdk/tools/ folder and place the baksmali and smali file there too. After that open a new commandbox an run following line:
java -jar baksmali.jar -o out/ classes.dex
You'll have a new folder now called "out". Browse to "out/com/android/server/status" and open the file called StatusBarService.smali with a text editor like notepad.
Search for ".line 1773" and you'll find also "const/4 v5, 0x2"
Just change this to "const/4 v5, -0x3" and save the file.
Open again a new commandbox and run this:
java -Xmx512M -jar smali.jar out/ -o edited-classes.dex
Now you'll have a new dex file called "edited-classes.dex".
Delete the old file an rename the new in "classes.dex".
Open again the services.jar file with any zip tool and overwrite the classes.dex file with the one just created.
Now search the status_bar_background.png file in the framework-res.apk and make it transparent.
You're done!
THIS WILL ONLY WORK ON DEODEXED ROMS!
Otherwise you won't find a classes.dex file in the services.jar!
You'd have to deodex all files before!
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Right, I'll be the token slow chap. I followed you right up to where you say "Open the services.jar file for example with winzip". Where do we find this file?

Open your ROM with a zip file manager, browse to /system/framework/ and there you'll find the services.jar file!
If you want to edit the file from the rom you are using, type this in a commandbox:
adb pull /system/framework/services.jar services.jar
Don't forget to make a backup of the file or a nandroid backup!

Thanks for that - found services.jar. However when I do a search on StatusBarService. smali I can't find a .line 1773 (or the string 1773 at all come to that). I'm using OpenDesire. There are lots of other files called things like StatusBarService$1.smali and similar.

[Q] suggest the tool for apk edition

I have tried apktool and i have edited whole theme apk by decompiling it...then it is unable to recompile and my rhr work is now pending for test...
So suggest here ,i m stucked....
I HAVE TRIED APKTOOL B CODE SO MANY WAYS AND SO MANY TIMRS FROM DIFFERENT THREADs...
So it is better to suggest me other tools..
Using win 7 home edition.
Thanx
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using XDA

smartboy0668 said:
I have tried apktool and i have edited whole theme apk by decompiling it...then it is unable to recompile and my rhr work is now pending for test...
So suggest here ,i m stucked....
I HAVE TRIED APKTOOL B CODE SO MANY WAYS AND SO MANY TIMRS FROM DIFFERENT THREADs...
So it is better to suggest me other tools..
Using win 7 home edition.
Thanx
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using XDA
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1)
you know what? if you have just edited the *.png and *.9.png files.. then you just use Winrar or 7zip (7zip i recomend)
first decompile with apktool .. then edit the .png n .9.png and then open the apk file with 7zip n just drag the files you edited.. n you done .. now just flash the file (hope you know how to make a flashable zip , if you dont then go to the index by VBHTT in general section n search there ) but do not try to edit xml files with this method.. it may end up messing your rom..
OR
2)​if you wanna edit xml file then install all resources to your computer..
lets take an example..
you wanna edit framewor-res.apk
then you will need com.htc.resources.apk(from /system/framework) n systemui.apk(from /system/app)
n then install all three of them with apktool on pc with these commands
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if com.htc.resources.apk
apktoo if systemui.apk
then decompile the framework-res.apk with this code
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk framework
it will create a new folder named framework n decompile it inside it..
after done editing the xml files n pngs you can compile it with this code
Code:
apktool b framework framework-res(new).apk
now copy this new framework apk file to desktop .. rename it to framework-res n then flash it .. hope i helped.
NOTE:
do not write apktool b framework-res.apk framework
here 'b' means BUILD .. the parameters are wrong. you cant build the apk framework like this.. instead it should be like this..
apktool b framework framework-res(new).apk
here frame work is the folder that is to be built as an apk with file name framework-res(new).apk this is the thing that might be causing you error.. hope i helped

mhrsolanki2020 said:
1)
you know what? if you have just edited the *.png and *.9.png files.. then you just use Winrar or 7zip (7zip i recomend)
first decompile with apktool .. then edit the .png n .9.png and then open the apk file with 7zip n just drag the files you edited.. n you done .. now just flash the file (hope you know how to make a flashable zip , if you dont then go to the index by VBHTT in general section n search there ) but do not try to edit xml files with this method.. it may end up messing your rom..
OR​if you wanna edit xml file then install all resources to your computer..
lets take an example..
you wanna edit framewor-res.apk
then you will need com.htc.resources.apk(from /system/framework) n systemui.apk(from /system/app)
n then install all three of them with apktool on pc with these commands
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if com.htc.resources.apk
apktoo if systemui.apk
then decompile the framework-res.apk with this code
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk framework
it will create a new folder named framework n decompile it inside it..
after done editing the xml files n pngs you can compile it with this code
Code:
apktool b framework framework-res(new).apk
now copy this new framework apk file to desktop .. rename it to framework-res n then flash it .. hope i helped.
NOTE:
do not write apktool b framework-res.apk framework
here 'b' means BUILD .. the parameters are wrong. you cant build the apk framework like this.. instead it should be like this..
apktool b framework framework-res(new).apk
here frame work is the folder that is to be built as an apk with file name framework-res(new).apk this is the thing that might be causing you error.. hope i helped
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Hi mhrsolanki2020
I am agree with your tut, but one thing, are you sure we have to type " apktool If systemui.apk " to edit .xml files ?
Because when i edit .xml in systemui.apk , i always only typed "apktool if framework-res.apk " with "apktool if com.htc.resources.apk" and everything works fine .
Sorry for my english

Mazer.one said:
Hi mhrsolanki2020
I am agree with your tut, but one thing, are you sure we have to type " apktool If systemui.apk " to edit .xml files ?
Because when i edit .xml in systemui.apk , i always only typed "apktool if framework-res.apk " with "apktool if com.htc.resources.apk" and everything works fine .
Sorry for my english
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no its not neccecasry.. but then its better to install it .. no harm in using 2mb from your harddisk is it

You're right
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using XDA

I am getting fc of systemui app...status bar gone...ishould look in to deeeeeply......
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using XDA

[Q]How to decompile framework.apk?

When I recompile framework-res.apk,the apktool notice "aapt:...".And the framework-res.apk still be builded.But I replace the resources.arsc and put it in the phone,reboot and always in bootanimation.I used apktool 1.4.10,1.5.0,1.5.1... and so on.I can not solve this problem,I need help.
Sent from my lt28h use sony fw.

kin912 said:
When I recompile framework-res.apk,the apktool notice "aapt:...".And the framework-res.apk still be builded.But I replace the resources.arsc and put it in the phone,reboot and always in bootanimation.I used apktool 1.4.10,1.5.0,1.5.1... and so on.I can not solve this problem,I need help.
Sent from my lt28h use sony fw.
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I am not clear from what you did. But you need to do it this way.
apktool if ion SemcGenericUxRes.apk
apktool d -t ion framework-res.apk out
make changes to decompiled source
apktool b out new.framework-res.apk
Now open both framework-res.apk and new.framework-res.apk side by side using an archiver. Do not use windows open.
Now you will notice one thing that the new framework does not contain META-INF folder.
Delete the resources.arsc file from the original framework-res. Drag the resources.arsc from the new framework-res and dump it on to the original framework-res. Close both the files.
Now you are ready to use the updated original framework-res.apk

ganeshbiyer said:
I am not clear from what you did. But you need to do it this way.
apktool if ion SemcGenericUxRes.apk
apktool d -t ion framework-res.apk out
make changes to decompiled source
apktool b out new.framework-res.apk
Now open both framework-res.apk and new.framework-res.apk side by side using an archiver. Do not use windows open.
Now you will notice one thing that the new framework does not contain META-INF folder.
Delete the resources.arsc file from the original framework-res. Drag the resources.arsc from the new framework-res and dump it on to the original framework-res. Close both the files.
Now you are ready to use the updated original framework-res.apk
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No need to install framework-res.apk only just SemcGenericUxpRes.apk?

ganeshbiyer said:
I am not clear from what you did. But you need to do it this way.
apktool if ion SemcGenericUxRes.apk
apktool d -t ion framework-res.apk out
make changes to decompiled source
apktool b out new.framework-res.apk
Now open both framework-res.apk and new.framework-res.apk side by side using an archiver. Do not use windows open.
Now you will notice one thing that the new framework does not contain META-INF folder.
Delete the resources.arsc file from the original framework-res. Drag the resources.arsc from the new framework-res and dump it on to the original framework-res. Close both the files.
Now you are ready to use the updated original framework-res.apk
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I try to decompile this mod and it's sucessful.--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047999
Once I do the original framework-res I fail to make it use.

kin912 said:
I try to decompile this mod and it's sucessful.--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047999
Once I do the original framework-res I fail to make it use.
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How are you trying to use it. Tell me the steps.

ganeshbiyer said:
How are you trying to use it. Tell me the steps.
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1.Install framework about framework-res.apk and SemcGenericUxpRes.apk.
2.Decompile framework-res.apk and make change of the source.
3.Recompile framework-res.apk and build the new framework-res.apk.
4.Take the resources.arsc and the raw which I changed from the new framework-res.apk to the original framework-res.apk.
5.Replace the final framework-res.apk in my phone with 644 permission.
I reboot and loop in the bootanimation.

kin912 said:
1.Install framework about framework-res.apk and SemcGenericUxpRes.apk.
2.Decompile framework-res.apk and make change of the source.
3.Recompile framework-res.apk and build the new framework-res.apk.
4.Take the resources.arsc and the raw which I changed from the new framework-res.apk to the original framework-res.apk.
5.Replace the final framework-res.apk in my phone with 644 permission.
I reboot and loop in the bootanimation.
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What are the sizes of the frameworks-res.apk's

ganeshbiyer said:
What are the sizes of the frameworks-res.apk's
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Original:21MB
Decompile:14.9MB
If I do nothing change only recompile the frameworks-res.apk,it still has the bug.

kin912 said:
Original:21MB
Decompile:14.9MB
If I do nothing change only recompile the frameworks-res.apk,it still has the bug.
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If you have followed pepitos tutorial from themes section then it should be ok.
There is nothing else to do.
Sent from my LT28i using xda premium

ganeshbiyer said:
If you have followed pepitos tutorial from themes section then it should be ok.
There is nothing else to do.
Sent from my LT28i using xda premium
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I make sure the steps are ok because I can decompile the framework.apk of miui.Anyway,thanks a lot!

[Share Latest Apktool 4.2.2/Guide/Tutorial/] How to Decompile/Compile/Sign Apk/Jar

How to Decompile, Recompile & Sign apk
This Guide/Tutorial for Windows user
Requirement :
1. Android SDK, you can download from here (this including Java)
2. Download Latest Apktool 4.2.2 (Including Sign & baksmali) from here (this Support All apk from GB/ICS/JB 4.1.2/4.2.2)
3. Notepad++ for your tool editing xml/smali you can download from here
If you already download/Installed Android sdk/java & Notepadd++ you just download Latest Apktool 4.2.2
Download Latest Apktool, extract to :
Windows XP : C:\Document and setting\folder your computer name
Windows 7 : C:\user\folder your computer name
copy your apk & framework-res.apk/SemcGenericUxpRes.apk/framework 2 to same folder with apktool
Now you can start Editing apk
Example Editing Walkman
Open Command Prompt (CMD)
to decompile :
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool d semcmusic.apk ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )
Some Original system apps need installed framework 2 like on stock ROM (SemcGenericUxpRes.apk)
Example
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if semcgenericuxpres.apk
apktool d semcmusic.apk ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )
You can start editing as you want
to recompile :
Code:
apktool b -f -d semcmusic.apk ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )
If done, you can exit CMD
open original SemcMusic.apk using Winrar or 7zip go to folder semcmusic>dist, open semcmusic.apk using Winrar or 7zip
Drag & drop folder META-INF & Lib in original apk to Modified apk, set compression to store and click ok
to sign :
Move apk modified from folder semcmusic>dist to same folder with apktool
Open Command Prompt (CMD)
Example
Code:
java -jar SignApk.jar testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 semcmusic.apk semcmusic_signed.apk ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )
NOTE : Sign apk only for apps 3rd Party but you can use for system>app but not all apps
to zipalign :
Open Command Prompt (CMD)
Example
Code:
zipalign -fv 4 semcmusic_signed.apk semcmusic_signed_zipaligned.apk

How to Decompile/Recompile Jar/Editing classes.dex
Copy Jar file to same folder Apktool
Example
framework.jar
to decompile :
Open framework.jar using Winrar or 7zip and extract classes.dex
Drag & drop classes.dex to Quick-Baksmali (CMD)
if done, you can find folder classes-out
now you can start editing smali file using Notepad++
to recompile :
Drag & drop folder classes-out to Quick-Smali (CMD)
if done, you can find New file "new-classes.dex"
rename file to classes.dex
Open framework.jar using Winrar or 7zip
Drag & drop file classes.dex modified to framework.jar using Winrar or 7zip set compression to normal

Credits :
Thanks to Brut.all for apktool
Thanks to Yorzua for Sign apk tool/file
Thanks to Team Reject for Quick baksmali/smali file
NOTE : If you get error when compiling, don't blame me lolz it's your mistake when editing apk

Great Guide Rizal. I am sure many were asking for it.

great tut but can you add some screens/screenshots

auni said:
Great Guide Rizal. I am sure many were asking for it.
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Thanks, yeah some user confusing editing apk, so i share latest apktool with easy guide
Mtakween said:
great tut but can you add some screens/screenshots
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Later i will add screenshot for this tutorial

thx nice guide
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app

No doubt.. Its a great guide for some one like me.... Will sit today night and going to learn.... Thanks a lot..
From My Xperia S With XTX7 ROM

now bookmark it!! thanks dude!! :good:

thanks
Thanks for the credits, buddy
nice share there

Great guide Rizal. Decent English too. Lol. Proud to be Sundanese..
In my opinion, there are other more simplified tools that utilized apktool better (I use apkmultitools and vts (virtuous ten studios)) but people needs to know the basic right..
And I think, you need to put the java\bin directory in Path in windows system variables (or Java_home in win8). And it's better (I think) to put sdk directory (adb, fastboot), apktool and the smali jars files in the Path too, so that users can access from any folders/directory.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2

WahyuAndri said:
now bookmark it!! thanks dude!! :good:
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Yorzua said:
Thanks for the credits, buddy
nice share there
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Thanks for your support my friend
m1st3r1 said:
Great guide Rizal. Decent English too. Lol. Proud to be Sundanese..
In my opinion, there are other more simplified tools that utilized apktool better (I use apkmultitools and vts (virtuous ten studios)) but people needs to know the basic right..
And I think, you need to put the java\bin directory in Path in windows system variables (or Java_home in win8). And it's better (I think) to put sdk directory (adb, fastboot), apktool and the smali jars files in the Path too, so that users can access from any folders/directory.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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Yeah I know, but some user will confusing lolz, this apktool is latest version so will work for apk 4.2.2, old version doesn't work
:thumbup:
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk 2

I've seen other guides say that resources.arsc should be copied from the old apk and stored in the new one.... is that necessary?

thanks =)

THANKS:good::laugh:

Why So Serious? said:
I've seen other guides say that resources.arsc should be copied from the old apk and stored in the new one.... is that necessary?
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Can anybody shed any light on this?

Hey rizal, following your decmpile/recompile method, the apk wont install, signature problem.

zhuhang said:
Hey rizal, following your decmpile/recompile method, the apk wont install, signature problem.
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There are some problems when signing the apk. The workaround for this: use some tools (ticklemyandroid does good jobs) to completely signing the apk (I've done this when modifying systemui.apk), you can also learn from it (learn some of its codes). Or just move files that u've modified from the modified (recompiled) apk to original apk (7zip is your friend)
Why So Serious? said:
I've seen other guides say that resources.arsc should be copied from the old apk and stored in the new one.... is that necessary?
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I don't think it's necessary. But keep in my mind my post above. So it's like u keep the old resource but put the modified (and compiled) files to the original.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2

m1st3r1 said:
There are some problems when signing the apk. The workaround for this: use some tools (ticklemyandroid does good jobs) to completely signing the apk (I've done this when modifying systemui.apk), you can also learn from it (learn some of its codes). Or just move files that u've modified from the modified (recompiled) apk to original apk (7zip is your friend)
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Just moving with normal compression?

zhuhang said:
Just moving with normal compression?
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Yes. Just move it to one 7zip window to another one...
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[Q] How to edit systemui.apk in Stock ROM?

How to edit systemui.apk in Stock ROM?

denisf1981 said:
How to edit systemui.apk in Stock ROM?
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Decompile it with apktool
Make changes
Recompile with apktool
Push to system with permissions 644 & restart phone or make a flashable zip
Apktool with instructions & usage can be found
https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/
Can use Ubuntu/Linux or Windows
Obviously requires rooted phone