Why do some developere put the .apk in a .bin file? Is there any way to open it on my Evo, not using my computer?
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Remove the bin at the end of the file ex: bootanimation.bin just rename to bootanimation.apk and it should work. This happens to me on certain sense roms; try using a different file manager if you're having problems renaming like es file manager or androzip.
Thanks so much man!!
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lilman355 said:
Thanks so much man!!
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No problem I hope that works
EDIT: I apologize for not including this earlier, but I have attached dexopt-wrapper.bin to the bottom of the post. Unzip and push it to system/bin. Then give it the correct permissions which are
Read Write Execute
--x----x------x
--x-----------x
--x-----------x
I haven't seen any tutorials on how to odex an apk sooooo i thought i'd throw one up on here.
Before we begin, of course, a great big thank you to strongsteve, mpcdata and Capp5050.
Well first things first make a nandroid backup in recovery. Once thats done follow these steps.
Apps needed if doing it on the phone:
1. Rom Toolbox (I have the paid version)
(You can also just download a terminal emulator)
2.Get both Root Explorer and Astro File Manager.
3.Use Root Explorer and go to either system/app or data/app (system/app is for system files{most if not ALL of these files are already odexed} data/app is where you can find the apps you've installed from the market{!!!-I'm pretty sure the launchers are in system/app-!!!})
4.Copy the app that you want to odex into a new folder on your internal sdcard named "app"(in case you mess up you don't get problems ;D)
5.I suggest you write down the name of the app so you don't have to go back and forth if you have horrible memory like me =D.
6.Open up your terminal emulator and type
dexopt-wrapper /sdcard/app/insert.name.of.file.here.apk /sdcard/app/insert.name.of.file.here.odex
7.Press enter and check that new folder you made named "app", you should see both the .apk and the .odex file.
8.Next long press the .apk file in Root Explorer and hit Open With and then select Astro File Manager. Astro should pop up with three choices, you're going to click Browse File.
9.In that file you should see "classes.dex". DELETE that file.
(NOTE: you MUST do this from within Astro because if you unzip it will break the signature and file will be usless{unless you can resign it})
10.Once done you exit Astro and head back into Root Explorer, copy the .apk and .odex files and put them back into the folder you got the original .apk from (system/app or data/app)
11.Once you put both of them in there you need to fix the permissions, simply long press on the files (one at a time ;D) and scroll down the pop-up menu to Permissions.
12.You will have three columns Read, Write and Execute along with three rows Owner, Group and Others.
Your Permissions should be (this is for both .apk and .odex)
Read Write Execute
--X----X-----------
--X----------------
--X----------------
(I've attached a picture below of what your permissions should look like)
13.Once your permissions match the above diagram hit OK and restart your phone and your app is officially ODEXED.
If you have any questions feel free to PM me. I'll be glad to help with as much as i can. =D
NOTE:To Everyone: If i forgot something PLEASE let me know.
: To Mods: If this shouldn't be here please move it (if unnecessary, delete it)
Alred hit yo button but just wanted to say thank you in writing.
....um one major thing...your gonna need dexopt-wrapper script in system/bin to be able to odex within the rom
Was actually just wondering about that cause my script was in the rom already. Ill look into that in a few cause I'm going back to bed XD and you're welcome Cole I hope it has clear instructions XD
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BigJPNut said:
....um one major thing...your gonna need dexopt-wrapper script in system/bin to be able to odex within the rom
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Dexopt-wrapper is a binary.. Not a script..
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strongsteve said:
Dexopt-wrapper is a binary.. Not a script..
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Thats what I meant lol. Thanks for the correction Steve....either way gotta have it.
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Thats what I meant lol. Thanks for the correction Steve....either way gotta have it.
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I updated the thread and it now includes where to put it and what permissions to give it. The file was also attached to the bottom of the thread.
I've tried this a dozen times every which way and it always says no such location exists
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Optimal Carnage said:
I've tried this a dozen times every which way and it always says no such location exists
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You have to create the app folder in sdcard =D
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mavd5831 said:
You have to create the app folder in sdcard =D
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I've done that lol...and to be specific the folder is located at the root of they internal sdcard not external correct?
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Optimal Carnage said:
I've done that lol...and to be specific the folder is located at the root of they internal sdcard not external correct?
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Yeah its on internal sdcard tell me what youre typing lol
Or gimme a screenshot
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Yeah its on internal sdcard tell me what youre typing lol
Or gimme a screenshot
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dexopt-wrapper /sdcard/app/galleries.apk /sdcard/app/galleries.odex
Exactly how you have it posted but with the app I want to odex.
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Optimal Carnage said:
dexopt-wrapper /sdcard/app/galleries.apk /sdcard/app/galleries.odex
Exactly how you have it posted but with the app I want to odex.
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Hmmm have you put dexopt-wrapper.bin in system/bin and gave it permissions?
And did you copy the apk into sdcard/app?
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Hmmm have you put dexopt-wrapper.bin in system/bin and gave it permissions?
And did you copy the apk into sdcard/app?
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Yeah I copied the bin file as well as copied the app to the sdcard location. I'm trying to get scrolling wallpaper back after el29 and somebody posted the old apk but it's deodexed and I'm odex on my phone.
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Optimal Carnage said:
Yeah I copied the bin file as well as copied the app to the sdcard location. I'm trying to get scrolling wallpaper back after el29 and somebody posted the old apk but it's deodexed and I'm odex on my phone.
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Im not sure but check to see if the app folder you created is App or app and try it however it is there
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You can also try odexing it from within its originl folder
Ex. dexopt-wrapper /data/app/galleries.apk /data/app/galleries.odex and then copy the apk somewhere outside the data folder and delete the classes.dex file then put it back in the data folder and set permissions.
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Let me know if it worked ;o
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thanks for posting this.
I second that gravedig
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Thirded. Lol. I learned how to odex my apps this morning! Worked first try. Great instructions. Thanks
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I just want the stock SMS black without having to root. Is that possible?
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Use search. There are couple ones in this section.
http://db.tt/E264bHCi
I did search and found several. But none work on my phone. I'm assuming its because I'm not rooted. Thanks for posting that link but it says there's a problem parsing package.
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mimic1011 said:
I did search and found several. But none work on my phone. I'm assuming its because I'm not rooted. Thanks for posting that link but it says there's a problem parsing package.
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Hi,
Yes you need root,system applications don't install like other applications,they must be "push" directly in system/app folder and have the correct permissions...
Sweet. Didn't know we could install this! Can I just use root explorer to drag it there and install from system/app? Then do I remove the original messaging apk or does it just update over it? Thank you
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nexicon said:
Sweet. Didn't know we could install this! Can I just use root explorer to drag it there and install from system/app? Then do I remove the original messaging apk or does it just update over it? Thank you
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Hi,
Yes you can use Root Explorer and yes just drag and drop in system/app and don't forget to set the correct permissions like the others apps in system/app...
For security rename your old Mms.apk (like Mms.apk.old or .bak) and keep it or move it in your sdcard,if something is wrong with your new app,delete-it and rename correctly your previous app.
Eventually reboot after and you're good...
Thanks it's beautiful. Now I rebooted but couldn't find any way to fix permissions. Do you mean in clockwork recovery? I'm using es file explorer. Thanks for your help
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Re,
Yes you can set the permissions in recovery in advanced settings if I remember right.
I don't use ES File Explorer but Root Explorer but I think in ES you can change the permissions,no?Like Root Explorer:long press on the app?
At worst you do it in recovery...
EDIT:I just watched ES File Explorer on the Play Store and yes you can change the permissions (it's in the description) so it's like you want...Try in recovery it may avoid errors.
Thanks.... Really didn't wanna root this one
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is there any way to give stock file manager root access so I can copy/paste .apk, delete some old backups I did from CWM ect.
I know there is a bunch of file managers on the GPlay but i like the smooth and simplicity of the stock one.
thanks
Nope.
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go buy root explorer...
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go buy root explorer...
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+1
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seems that i can't find the .apk file inside /system/ap using root explorer. i'll be using cm10 file manager so i want to remove it. thnx in advance
dec0der said:
seems that i can't find the .apk file inside /system/ap using root explorer. i'll be using cm10 file manager so i want to remove it. thnx in advance
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Try uninstall it using titanium backup..
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eza azami said:
Try uninstall it using titanium backup..
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yep, i just thought it has a different filename in /system/app thats why i can't find it there. thnx :good: