Hey guys,
I was just wondering if there is a modified stock sms app that can be used on the stock rom like the one that comes with cm10 for example, that has a few extra features, like the strip unicode (or extra characters) feature?
Thanks guys
Odp: Stock sms app + strip unicode?
Same question here. I've read that there was a way to do it on Sony xperia by editing a value in a config file. Maybe it's also possible on our beloved nexus
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wouek said:
Same question here. I've read that there was a way to do it on Sony xperia by editing a value in a config file. Maybe it's also possible on our beloved nexus
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Yeah, that would be fantastic if anybody has any tips on how to do it
Here's the apk from the latest CM nightly.
You can also extract it yourself by downloading a nightly and going to /system/app/Mms.apk
I made a backup of the old MMS with titanium and installed the new one and everything seems to be working fine.
SLACKER67 said:
Here's the apk from the latest CM nightly.
You can also extract it yourself by downloading a nightly and going to /system/app/Mms.apk
I made a backup of the old MMS with titanium and installed the new one and everything seems to be working fine.
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Will it work on stock since its from cm?
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Its working for me on stock/rooted.
I would still make a back up just in case though.
SLACKER67 said:
Its working for me on stock/rooted.
I would still make a back up just in case though.
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Great, thanks
Sorry, just one question, how do you install it?
Zlatan_61 said:
Sorry, just one question, how do you install it?
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You don't install it, you literally just drop the mms.apk it into /system/app/ folder from a file browser that has root access
Just rename the existing mms.apk file to something like mms.apk.bak to make a backup. Reboot and it should work
utjock12 said:
You don't install it, you literally just drop the mms.apk it into /system/app/ folder from a file browser that has root access
Just rename the existing mms.apk file to something like mms.apk.bak to make a backup. Reboot and it should work
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Also change the permissions and if you have an mms.odex file, rename that file as well.
What does strip unicode do exactly? I've always seen the option but I've never known what it does.
vibrant808 said:
What does strip unicode do exactly? I've always seen the option but I've never known what it does.
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In certain languages you have extra characters that don't exist in English (specifically, in the Balkan languages you have č, ć, ž, š, đ).
If you type one of these characters in an sms, since they are not standard characters, they use more space in the message (some kind of invisible code for each of the characters I guess to be able to show them probably) so that you don't have 160 characters available but maybe only 50 or 60.
Strip Unicode removes these special characters if you type it in the sms app (for example I use Swype so I write with the special characters) and converts them to standard characters (š to s, đ to dj, č to c, č to c and ž to z).
utjock12 said:
You don't install it, you literally just drop the mms.apk it into /system/app/ folder from a file browser that has root access
Just rename the existing mms.apk file to something like mms.apk.bak to make a backup. Reboot and it should work
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WarToilet said:
Also change the permissions and if you have an mms.odex file, rename that file as well.
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In my case, I do have an odex file. So, I just rename the mms.apk and mms.odex file and drop this apk the appropriate folder and I am good to go?
Zlatan_61 said:
In certain languages you have extra characters that don't exist in English (specifically, in the Balkan languages you have č, ć, ž, š, đ).
If you type one of these characters in an sms, since they are not standard characters, they use more space in the message (some kind of invisible code for each of the characters I guess to be able to show them probably) so that you don't have 160 characters available but maybe only 50 or 60.
Strip Unicode removes these special characters if you type it in the sms app (for example I use Swype so I write with the special characters) and converts them to standard characters (š to s, đ to dj, č to c, č to c and ž to z).
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Oh nice alright. Thanks for being awesome
Related
with this mod:
- no automatic conversion of sms to mms if longer then 3 pages (tested with fake sms only), hopefully it helps those who suffered
- all sms (from now on) will show sent time instead of received time (more info)
see the little scroll on the top right and you'll know it's a long one
pls provide feedback, so that i will take it off if it's not working
thx
Seriously useful to me
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Seriously useful to me
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kindly pls tell me if it works
thx
ykk_five is back
Thanks a lot for this mod - will look into it when I've time (I rarely have).
nice work mate! it would be great if you enable to send the group sms to send to more that 10 people. It would come handy for sms junkies. you will just have to edit a value in "mms_config" xml. It would be a great addition. just my two cents....
BTW very nice modification.....
ykk_five said:
with this mod:
- no automatic conversion of sms to mms if longer then 3 pages (tested with fake sms only), hopefully it helps those who suffered
- all sms (from now on) will show sent time instead of received time (more info)
.........
pls provide feedback, so that i will take it off if it's not working
thx
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Oh, this is great!! ..for both things that this new .apk does!!
I'll try it right away on stock JPY!!
Sounds awesome and would save having to use 3rd party messing apps. Has anybody tried this yet and how is it installed? Is it just simply a case of installing the .apk file or does it need copying into the system/app folder?
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Sounds awesome and would save having to use 3rd party messing apps. Has anybody tried this yet and how is it installed? Is it just simply a case of installing the .apk file or does it need copying into the system/app folder?
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rename/remove /data/dalvik-cache/xxxmmsxxx.dex
rename/remove /system/app/Mms.apk and/or Mms.odex
copy it to /system/app/
for more info, read this
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rename/remove /data/dalvik-cache/xxxmmsxxx.dex
rename/remove /system/app/Mms.apk and/or Mms.odex
copy it to /system/app/
for more info, read this
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I'm using JPY non deodexed. Can't I just delete both Mms.apk and Mms.odex and just copy this Mms.apk without any Mms.odex?
I have changed my TouchWiz launcher manually and now I have only the TouchWiz30Launcher.apk file in my /app folder... Same for the gallery and hacked camera file.
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I'm using JPY non deodexed. Can't I just delete both Mms.apk and Mms.odex and just copy this Mms.apk without any Mms.odex?
I have changed my TouchWiz launcher manually and now I have only the TouchWiz30Launcher.apk file in my /app folder... Same for the gallery and hacked camera file.
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actually i tried to copy the apk only to my non-deodexed jpx and it was working properly, of coz you'll need to rename/remove the existing Mms.apk & .odex
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actually i tried to copy the apk only to my non-deodexed jpx and it was working properly, of coz you'll need to rename/remove the existing Mms.apk & .odex
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So I can allways install themes for deodexed firmware IF I APPLY them manually with the copy/past action for the .APK files and IF I REMOVE for all the files involved their related .ODEX files???
Can this mod be applied to aosp mms???? Anyone got the time /skill /inclination to do it???
doc v7.x.x, jpy, voodoo 5.1, va orange.
PIRATA! said:
So I can allways install themes for deodexed firmware IF I APPLY them manually with the copy/past action for the .APK files and IF I REMOVE for all the files involved their related .ODEX files???
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yes, correct
woolf clubs said:
Can this mod be applied to aosp mms???? Anyone got the time /skill /inclination to do it???
doc v7.x.x, jpy, voodoo 5.1, va orange.
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yes, but for aosp, it's better to change the source code, i think
great mod.
keep on to give us suprise.
+1
i suffered from long sms -> mms problem!
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+1
i suffered from long sms -> mms problem!
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So it worked? Cos providing feedback to the dev is important, as there might be something else which the dev may not discover during the testing.
Hence, appreciate if more people can test out this.
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yes, but for aosp, it's better to change the source code, i think
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Could you do it?
doc v7.x.x, jpy, voodoo 5.1, va orange.
woolf clubs said:
Could you do it?
doc v7.x.x, jpy, voodoo 5.1, va orange.
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no time to mod it at the moment, sorry
I have installed the MMS MOD in my /system/app in replacement of the original Mms.apk, and after 3 sms it's convert to MMS .
so don't work on my JPY Insanity ROM
Background
Samsung has released a few 2.2.1 for the europe region, while those in the Asia / Middle East regions are still having 2.2 roms, and no sign of whether Samsung is going to release it, if any at all.
I took the liberty to try having additional locale in the rom (not the MoreLocale or others available in the market) and manage to get it done.
I have tried it with the South East Asia rom, with languages available in thai, viet, simplified chinese, malay and indonesian.
Disclaimer
I'm not sure if it will work with other regions such as China and Hong Kong (ZS series), or Middle East (JP series), but those who have time to spare, and want to have an authentic 2.2.1 rom, can always try.
Also, even when it can be done, I'm pretty certain it is not a 100% fit, but would dare say in the region of about 95%.
Also, it would be a long and tedious process as each system app will be needed to decompile.
Tools Needed
Apk Manager 4.9 (courtesy of Daneshm90)
7zip compression utility
2.2.1 Rom (latest is WXJS5) which I have used
2.2 Rom (other regional rom) which in this case is DXJPE for my case
Instructions
1. Create separate directories for both roms and install / unzip the apk manager in each respective directories.
2. Copy the system apps (including framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk) for each rom to the respective folders (place-apk-here-for-modding).
3. Decompile all the system apps for each rom.
4. Navigate to the projects folder and select the apps you want to start with (probably a good idea to start with framework-res.apk)
5. Go to the res folders and in it you will find all the values folders as well. Example:
- values-en-rGB folder
- values-en-rUS folder
- values-ko folder
- values-ko-rKR folder
6. Go to your 2.2 rom folder and do the same and you will notice that these are different from the 2.2.1 folder.
7. Copy those different values-xxxxxx folders to the 2.2.1 rom res directory.
8. Recompile the apk and in the process, select yes to keep all the info intact, and apk manager will generate a keep folder.
9. Delete the resources.arsc from this keep folder and proceed to complete the compilation.
10. You will now have the unsignedframework-res.apk in your place-your-apk-here-for-modding folder.
11. Open up this apk with 7zip and you will see the resources.arsc file which is compressed.
12. Drag this file out and close the 7zip program
13. Next, right click the resources.arsc and select Add to archive from the 7zip option.
14. Make sure your option is to store (not compressed) and click on the ... icon to select the file, in this case is the unsignedframework-res.apk. This method of doing is to ensure that your resources.arsc is changed from compressed format to store format (no compression).
15. That is your first change in adding locale.
16. Repeat the above steps for the rest of the apps (I know it is tedious but the experience is well worth it).
17. Create an update zip to store these modded files (make sure you delete the prefix unsigned from the apps).
18. Like everyone says, ALWAYS do a backup of your current rom.
Disadvantages
Your apps will definitely be bigger in size and hence occupy more space.
Advantages
This is as near as you get with your region on a 2.2.1
This can be done with any stock or customized rom.
I hope the above guide will be useful for those who has time to spare, and who is willing to try it.
Please let me know if this works for other regions as well.
Any questions, please ask.
Edit:
Download is available here for those who wants locale of the SEA region. Consist of some apps that were modded.
The attached image showed the comparison of the 2 framework-res.apk.
On the left is the 2.2 rom (DXJPE), with the values-in, values-id-rID (Malay and Indonesian), and the values-mcc204-zh-rCN as the chinese as well.
On the right is the 2.2.1 rom (WXJS5), with the values having the European languages as well.
What you need to do is find those files unique in the left side and copy these to the right side.
Recompile and that's it.
The second image showed the language (in this case simplified chinese) after i selected chinese as the locale after modding the Settings.apk as described above.
thanks its quiet useful, many of friends were looking for such a thing,
I'm also running middle east rom (jpg) which I like to try 2.2.1 with support of persian language. it should be possible by your tutorial.
I have one question:
17. Create an update zip to store these modded files (make sure you delete the prefix unsigned from the apps).
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so you mean it is not necessary to sign the apk? just rename back to original?
taha_e said:
thanks its quiet useful, many of friends were looking for such a thing,
I'm also running middle east rom (jpg) which I like to try 2.2.1 with support of persian language. it should be possible by your tutorial.
I have one question:
so you mean it is not necessary to sign the apk? just rename back to original?
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There is no need to sign system app. Just rename will suffice.
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Useful guide. I've been meaning to do this for a while but I didnt know how.
For step11, what .apk do we open? unsignedframework-res.apk? When I open this file, theres no resources.arsc...
and step12, what do you mean by "drag this file out"?
apparition said:
Useful guide. I've been meaning to do this for a while but I didnt know how.
For step11, what .apk do we open? unsignedframework-res.apk? When I open this file, theres no resources.arsc...
and step12, what do you mean by "drag this file out"?
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Step 11, yes the unsignedframework-res.apk. It can't be that there is no resources.arsc. Did you encounter errors during decompiling? Use 7zip to open the framework-res.apk and see if you have resources.arsc.
I meant extract the resources.arsc.
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Also, I recommend to decompile Settings.apk as the 3rd one. This is where the ui is.
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Step 11, yes the unsignedframework-res.apk. It can't be that there is no resources.arsc. Did you encounter errors during decompiling? Use 7zip to open the framework-res.apk and see if you have resources.arsc.
I meant extract the resources.arsc.
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Oh, maybe that's it; I'm getting errors. Do I have to (10) decompile with dependencies? then use the twframework from my ROM?
apparition said:
Oh, maybe that's it; I'm getting errors. Do I have to (10) decompile with dependencies? then use the twframework from my ROM?
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Your framework-res.apk must be a modded one. There is no dependencies for the framework-res.apk. Settings.apk need the twframework-res.apk as the dependency. Let me guess, you are on Darkyy's rom?
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Yeah definitely modded. FireFly ROM (for SGS Captivate i896).
But thanks. Excellent guide.
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Yeah definitely modded. FireFly ROM (for SGS Captivate i896).
But thanks. Excellent guide.
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The rom chef may have not done the moding cleanly, and hence decompiling will always end up with the errors. Perhaps you can try to see what the log of apk manager says, and solve it from there.
Thanks, I will now add chinese, arabic and hebrew to ultimate rom.
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Thanks, I will now add chinese, arabic and hebrew to ultimate rom.
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Hope that it will work with hebrew and, especially the right to left sentences. Let me know if it works.
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I have tried some files for jpg rom which is persian/arabic these languages are right to left. unfortunately this method did not work. I mod browser.apk but the characters are shown seperate and also left to right. anyone knows how to mod for RTL or which apk is related to rtl?
I think RTL should be mod in .so files as i know
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I have tried some files for jpg rom which is persian/arabic these languages are right to left. unfortunately this method did not work. I mod browser.apk but the characters are shown seperate and also left to right. anyone knows how to mod for RTL or which apk is related to rtl?
I think RTL should be mod in .so files as i know
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Did you try Darkyy's patch on hebrew / arabic? It's on the first post of his "Incredible" rom. Download those files and installed them and check again?
Hope this helps.
Edit: I guess maybe not, there must be something in the framework.jar that supports rtl language support for jp series. if you have the time, maybe do a baksmali for framework.jar for these 2 roms?
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Did you try Darkyy's patch on hebrew / arabic? It's on the first post of his "Incredible" rom. Download those files and installed them and check again?
Hope this helps.
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Im on stock rom js5 I think that patch will not work for it. can i use it for stock?
This is an awesome guide! I've always wanted chinese locale on Darkys rom. Gonna try this when I get home. Thanks for your hard work goondu.
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Im on stock rom js5 I think that patch will not work for it. can i use it for stock?
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Darkyy's rom is also based on js5, and in that case you can always try. But always do a backup first before any attempts to try.
I wish you luck!
Edit: I downloaded it once, and found the following:
/system/app - AxT9IME.apk and Swype.apk (presumably arabic based)
/system/fonts - 11 fonts with names of hebrew and arabic on them
/system/framework - framework.jar (this one not sure what is modded, maybe ask Darkyy?)
/system/lib - 5 .so files
/system/etc - apns-conf.xml (which is not related to this)
Go try it.
psychedelic'd said:
This is an awesome guide! I've always wanted chinese locale on Darkys rom. Gonna try this when I get home. Thanks for your hard work goondu.
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You are most welcome.
Point to note: there are some apps that do not have any other region locale, for example, SecDownloadProvider.apk and DownloadProvider.apk. You need to go through one app at a time. I made a mistake.
Having said that, if you are adventurous, you can even create your own for these 2 apks in chinese.
:O
Any ways to just replace files using root explorer to add chinese language to my rom?
All these steps are beyond my skills and knowledge.
This Was In beta Stage So Kindly Ignore The Comments Below
Developers Can use This On Their ROM By Giving Proper Credit To ME
NOW WORKING FOR KPH/KPN/KPO/KPT/KQ5 (16-9-2011)
modified MMS.apk (no MMS auto-convert, no recipient restrictions)
replace MMS.apk and MmsProvisioning.apk With Root explorer.. dont forget to backup ur orignial mms.apk and MmsProvisioning.apk
As usual Disclaimer Follows
Download attachment http://www.multiupload.com/N6YCYPQ0G0
Edited Permission As Attached File
i tried it it didnt work.
1. Backup original Mms.apk
2. Overwrite Mms.apk in /system/app
3. Change permisions
4. re-start
By the way i was able to replace the Mms.apk XXKPH version by the one from XXKPE, and saw the "Skin" options again, however whatever i select it does not change and only display the default skin.
vertcam9 said:
i tried it it didnt work.
1. Backup original Mms.apk
2. Overwrite Mms.apk in /system/app
3. Change permisions
4. re-start
By the way i was able to replace the Mms.apk XXKPH version by the one from XXKPE, and saw the "Skin" options again, however whatever i select it does not change and only display the default skin.
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its working for me am using it on CodeRom. now i can send sms to 1000 people (i have tried sending to 100 at a time and its works), the best part is that my long sms doesn't get converted to MMS.
i cant overwrite
I can't download. Any,link like mediafire?
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it doesnt work
just use go sms
its not working on kph
Not working for me too on coderom
Tried step by step multiple times
even after replacing the original mms.apk it did not appear on the bottom bar of tw3 launcher only 3 icons appeaared viz contact app drawer and dialer.
had to flash the pda again each time. Painful
Pls help as need to crack the "more than 10 receipent" and stop auto conversion bug...
Can Anyone pls help on this... I need the crack for SMS app real bad...
My chat with friends land me up sending lengthy msgs and those get converted to MMS.
Though had option to use handcent and chomp but it would be great if i can replace the system app or modify it.
Thanks in advance for the help mate(s)
You People Can Ask kyrillos13 of galaxy 3 i5800 for the help i asked him he did it for me..
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Witch permisions should I apply to MMS.apk?
Tib44 said:
Witch permisions should I apply to MMS.apk?
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RW-R--R--
Try handsent sms. It works 100%
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not working, original icon disappeared, and when I want to send sms, get error...
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modified MMS.apk (no MMS auto-convert, no recipient restrictions)
Extracted From FirstUA-ROM
replace MMS.apk and MmsProvisioning.apk With Root explorer.. dont forget to backup ur orignial mms.apk and MmsProvisioning.apk
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Using On My Coderom2 Now Its Working..
it works realy! thnx
just hit on thanks button rather than saying..
Sorry for noob question : When i try to overwrite the 2 files you mentioned it says that it can't proceed as it is read-only :/ And all we have to do is replace those 2 files and make up a backup of our existing ones and we done with the process?
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I would like to add some emoticons into whatsapp
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RodneyNL said:
I would like to add some emoticons into whatsapp
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You probably wont be able to add any, you can change the current ones by editing the apk, signing it then installing it. Once you open up the apk (with 7zip, winrar etc.) look inside the drawable-hdpi folder. Thats probably where the emoticons are kept.
I can help if you need.
You might want to check out these custom whatsapp's by yorzua :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543631
Thanks for your reply om gonna try it out i'll let you know of i need your help (probably i will need it xD)
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Adding icons to whatsapp
Hey Guys has anyone tried adding new icons into the default whatsapp?
Or do the modded versions allow adding additional GIF'S to be added to the instant messenger?
Thanks
yes i have tried it, but it's useless since the recipient of the emoticon should have the "moded" version too, so that he could see the emoticon
Just wanted to add that Ive noticed the Iphone has new icons and I can view them on my phone which dont have those icons :/
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You probably wont be able to add any, you can change the current ones by editing the apk, signing it then installing it. Once you open up the apk (with 7zip, winrar etc.) look inside the drawable-hdpi folder. Thats probably where the emoticons are kept.
I can help if you need.
You might want to check out these custom whatsapp's by yorzua :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543631
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I used 'Formatter' to rename (whatsapp) .apk file into .zip did required changes (replaced one .png smiley file) & again renamed it into .apk
But then, I'm not able to install it (even after uninstalling previous version). An error saying 'Application not installed' shows.
How can I modify .apk files (in terms of replacing only the smiley image files) & repack it into proper .apk file so that I'll be able to install it without any error?
Please help me..
thanks
yogz214 said:
I used 'Formatter' to rename (whatsapp) .apk file into .zip did required changes (replaced one .png smiley file) & again renamed it into .apk
But then, I'm not able to install it (even after uninstalling previous version). An error saying 'Application not installed' shows.
How can I modify .apk files (in terms of replacing only the smiley image files) & repack it into proper .apk file so that I'll be able to install it without any error?
Please help me..
thanks
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i also want a new smiley, for example a puking smiley
After modifying the apk i think you should resign it to be able to install it
Check zipsigner from the play store
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fmardini said:
After modifying the apk i think you should resign it to be able to install it
Check zipsigner from the play store
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so i have to download the whatsapp.apk, unrar it, change the icons in it, and resign it?
Were are the folder?
I am getting a "parsing" error by installing whatsapp
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i also want a new smiley, for example a puking smiley
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That is exactly what I am trying to do here.
I was looking for the same & found these.
http://www.techgyd.com/whatsapp-stickers-free-android-iphone/12739/
Good idea, but not practical
In order to install an apk, it must be properly signed and with a password that only the developers know. If you own the app though, you will still need to to decompile and recreate the apk structure by turning the directories of the zip into an android structure, since the compiling will change pretty much everything.
Worst part of it all, if you somehow manage to change and install the app, only you will be able to see it since only the apk installed on your phone has those custom emoticons.
Cheers :good:
how do I put emoticons on viber /whatsapp for sell
Just get your friends to use wechat, has all the emos in the world. Whatsapp is crap
I can't find anything in the settings for changing the font and rom toolbox does nothing but send my phone into a boot loop... Anyone know how(can explain)?? I have a lot of font apk's from GB I'd like to use.
Go the hard way: fonts are stored under /system/fonts and you just have to replace them all you like with a root-enabled file explorer. If your fonts are in an APK pack, extract with WinRAR/WinZIP and look for .ttf files inside.
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Is it just like a drag and drop? Would I replace the ones in there? Or just add the,... If I add them how dovI enable them? If I'm replacing them, would I rename them to the system name? Does it change instantly, or what? I'm not really "familiar" with this :/
KooladeKC said:
Is it just like a drag and drop? Would I replace the ones in there? Or just add the,... If I add them how dovI enable them? If I'm replacing them, would I rename them to the system name? Does it change instantly, or what? I'm not really "familiar" with this :/
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Rename to the system names (but there are many font files, do make sure which you want to replace!) and replace them. Don't forget to set permission to rw-r--r--. Then just reboot to see effect. If anything happens just flash the original ROM without wiping anything.
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AndyYan said:
Go the hard way: fonts are stored under /system/fonts and you just have to replace them all you like with a root-enabled file explorer. If your fonts are in an APK pack, extract with WinRAR/WinZIP and look for .ttf files inside.
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All of the fonts are individual apk files.. How do you extract the ttf files?
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All of the fonts are individual apk files.. How do you extract the ttf files?
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I mean, can't you open the apk's with WinRAR or WinZIP? (if necessary, change the file extension to .zip) Extract and seek .ttf files in it. I can't guarantee you will find it though, as I always directly fetch readily-available ttf files and never used these font APKs. Maybe that's different.
A bit offa topic: why change when system default (the Roboto font family) is beautiful enough?
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When I change some of the file I get stuck in a forever boot. Am I doing something wrong?
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TayOnG1 said:
When I change some of the file I get stuck in a forever boot. Am I doing something wrong?
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Then you must be doing wrong, or you might haven't set correct permissions after replacing files.
Anyway, I'm free on summer vacation, so you can send me the fonts you want to use (font name or file, both are okay, BUT it has to be a font family with at least bold, italic and bold+italic variants!), and I'll see if I can pack up a flashable zip for you.
AndyYan said:
Then you must be doing wrong, or you might haven't set correct permissions after replacing files.
Anyway, I'm free on summer vacation, so you can send me the fonts you want to use (font name or file, both are okay, BUT it has to be a font family with at least bold, italic and bold+italic variants!), and I'll see if I can pack up a flashable zip for you.
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I see now what I was doing wrong. The font I was trying to use wasn't bold and I was trying to load it into a bold file in the system folder. Thank you for the quick response.
I know this isn't apart of the tread but how would you go about packing fonts in a zip to flash?
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TayOnG1 said:
I know this isn't apart of the tread but how would you go about packing fonts in a zip to flash?
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Normally I have to base my flashable zip on an already existing one, then I just replace the fonts inside, slightly tweak the update-script, repack, re-sign and all done. Dunno how to go into details...
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