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[MOD][GUIDE][THEME] - Adding Locale to the rom you want. Download available for XWJS5

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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g00ndu said:
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.

apparition said:
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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webstar1 said:
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

taha_e said:
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?

g00ndu said:
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.

taha_e said:
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.

modifying the UI

Hi there, I'm looking to get started with some basic editing of the UI on my galaxy nexus and have not found any place to start. Can someone point me in the right direction?

What I would suggest is to download one of the themes in the apps and themes forum. Dig through the zip and see which files they modified.
The two apk's that are usually modified are:
SystemUI.apk located in system/app
Framework-res.apk located in system/framework
There is also a lot of info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=527
Good Luck!

Are you rooted? What ROM are you running? Are you using a different launcher or just stock launcher? What exactly did you have in mind for your UI?

nabeelster25 said:
Are you rooted? What ROM are you running? Are you using a different launcher or just stock launcher? What exactly did you have in mind for your UI?
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Yes
bugless beast 2/7/12
nova launcher
i want to eliminate the dock and have an 8x7 grid as well as make the folders appear on the sides. also want to be able to explore options in there on what i can tweak

watsonism said:
Hi there, I'm looking to get started with some basic editing of the UI on my galaxy nexus and have not found any place to start. Can someone point me in the right direction?
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Above is the basic paths, but if you really want to go in balls deep let me recommend APK multi tool. It allows you to quickly decompile APKs like systemui and modify them and then recompile and push them to your phone without too much trouble. Shouldn't bee too much trouble to set up if you know what your doing and already have ADB installed on your PC.
http://apkmultitool.com/
Have fun!

[Q] how can i add or edit whatsapp for custom emoticons ?

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 :/

esk02k said:
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

jonny.pl said:
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

[Q] I Want To Mod Gapps

Hello,Im new here so i hope there was someone here can show me the way and helped me to learn more with this and i hope that im posting in the right thread.Can someone please help me,What app that can help me to modifiying the gapps in zip file?i mean like i want to change its background and some interface so it would look nice for my own private use or even i could share it here with you guys in the dev thread soon.
thanks
best regards :thumbup:

Do you know what's GAPPS? Google Apps...

Market store app,yes?

I don't know how to add apps to GAPPS.. but I know how to update some GAPPS to the system/app..
example: like PlayStore
- PlayStore upgrades automatically
- the old version is in your system/app.. but the newer is in data/app
- so then just find the app in data/app, rename to Phonesky.apk (renaming is necessary if the old app in the system/app has that name) (PlayStore has that file name)
- move & replace it to system/app..
use RootExplorer..
great day

IvanKurnia said:
I don't know how to add apps to GAPPS.. but I know how to update some GAPPS to the system/app..
example: like PlayStore
- PlayStore upgrades automatically
- the old version is in your system/app.. but the newer is in data/app
- so then just find the app in data/app, rename to Phonesky.apk (renaming is necessary if the old app in the system/app has that name) (PlayStore has that file name)
- move & replace it to system/app..
use RootExplorer..
great day
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Hello,Good day mate.
I still can't understand the mention.Sorry bro,cuz i'd still new and wanting to learn with this kinda system.Love graphics much so the idea comes when i see the Play Store that usually people do use it for daily apps search and downloads and from there i got an idea that i want to mod it,like it background,colors and so on.What do i need to modifying the play store app?is there any procedure that i have to follow?

ooh.. MOD it like give colors etc.. hahaha
you need to edit the resource files or xml file inside the apk.. open the apk with winrar.. extract.. you'll see many folders and files.. maybe you can repack it to apk again after editing.. rar it or zip it, use the "Store" level of compression, change the extension to apk..
I KNOW HOW TO SEE THOSE FILES.. COPY FROM IT, ETC..
BUT I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE TEXT INSIDE THE XML.. hahaha
study on Google mate..

Do i need any PC program to do this?

winrar, notepad or wordpad (for .xml) (preinstalled in Windows) or gedit/text editor in linux
I think just that

Does coding required for this?

coding? like html or "%2F" is same with "<sth. I forgot>"
I dunno hehe

I see..ok bro,will try it soon and thank you for your time.

You should contact ibanez ...he knows well about it...here is his work about play store....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886696
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Yeah see his work there,Cheers mate going to learn from him soon.

Eddicts said:
Yeah see his work there,Cheers mate going to learn from him soon.
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Good Luck then!
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Advanced ROM porting.

Ok lets say that i want to port a rom from a totally different phone like a xperia phone to galaxy s3. If i want to port the hard way like comparing both the framework files and each other files and decompile them and add the files that are in the sony files to the galaxy like things like the sony folders inside the framework-res and the framework.jar will this in theory work?

xdarkmario said:
Ok lets say that i want to port a rom from a totally different phone like a xperia phone to galaxy s3. If i want to port the hard way like comparing both the framework files and each other files and decompile them and add the files that are in the sony files to the galaxy like things like the sony folders inside the framework-res and the framework.jar will this in theory work?
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If you are trying to put a stock sony rom on a samsung no. If you just want applications from the sony software just get the apk files from system/app or system/priv-app folder, move em to your rom or phone. Some will work, but a few might not. Just if you are putting them on a working phone then copy the apk files to the appropriate folder and wipe cache+dalvik cache and reboot. Wiping will fix some errors.
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It's that because of the kernel sources maybe? I'm trying to figure out how or why not a android application or resource is tied to a device aka why is a Samsung app tied to touchwiz?
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