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How to use porting tools?

I was wondering how to port to the incredible. I have windows 7, android sdk,apktool,smali/baksmali, and 7zip installed. I need to know how to use the tools mentioned and maybe some steps for porting. Modification of apk, jar, .xml, .so files are a must when porting,i just don't know how. Can someone please let me know, even if you want to pm then please do so. Thanks. Oh, afa what device I'd be porting from, not sure. Maybe from the desire or n1.

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google it my friend. GOOGLE!
type in android theme porter.

Thanks for the info, but I want to port a rom not a theme
ACD168 said:
google it my friend. GOOGLE!
type in android theme porter.
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I did try to google but nit anything on the incredible. I make it a general practice to google and research before I bother anyone on the forum.
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Maybe a Rom kitchen will help. I don't have much experience in this area.

It's no bother to people, I misread. rom kitchen sounds about right. you could always just try and theme the ROM you like..

Thanks for the response. What I really need is to know how to use the tools I mentioned. I have a basic overall knowledge of porting but am unsure of how to use the tools
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I'm bumping this again cause I know there's got to be a dev with the knowledge, willingness, and time to tackle this thread request
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What are you wanting to port exactly?
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Why is it so hard to open .xml's !!

Ive searched for ages and nothing helps me?! why is so hard to open .xml's should there be an editor around somewhere that can do the job?
Someone please help before i set my laptop on fire

http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ ???

Nah it doesn't work
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So why is it mentioned in almost every tutorial for editing xml? You sure your doing everything right?
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Trust me it doesn't work. It can only open standard XML files not android ones which are different
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They're Binary XML files. Easiest solution would be to decompile the apk containing the XML files using Apk Manager and then editing them.
If viewing is all you're interested in, AXMLPrinter2 is simpler.

Otherwise try UltraEdit. This tool can open almost all formats.
Can't post link here, so just google it

APK manager?

So I need some help. How exactly do I install a framework for an app when it is needed?

Framework-if
Should be a batch file with apk manager. Other wise get apktool and run apktool if framework-res.apk
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I got off my computer now but I will try this in the morning thanks.
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okay, so I'm confused as ever. Theres no "framework-if" wiht apk manager and i downloaded apk tool and its a .jar file? And i dont know what to do with it. I can open it up but theres no programs in it or anything.

Do you want a quick tutorial? Over team viewer?
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That would be nice.
I downloaded and installed it. You need my ID? or how does this work exactly lol?

lilajrestnom said:
That would be nice.
I downloaded and installed it. You need my ID? or how does this work exactly lol?
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Pm me the I'D and password and give me a second to get on my laptop
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ÜBER™ said:
Pm me the I'D and password and give me a second to get on my laptop
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Okay I sent it.

On-screen buttons

My phone recently fell and my capacitive keys don't work. Its sad that I can enjoy the betas of REMICS ans SENSE 4.0 ON my epic. I would grfeatly appreciate if someone could teach me how to enable these or create them. If someone teaches me I can keep updating the file for each update and push it out for most ROMs on our epics. I have decompiled and compiled frameworks and done basic editing. I know it will take more than just a little editing but I am more then willing to learn to make this happen! Thanks to anyone who tries in advance.
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monstaX said:
My phone recently fell and my capacitive keys don't work. Its sad that I can enjoy the betas of REMICS ans SENSE 4.0 ON my epic. I would grfeatly appreciate if someone could teach me how to enable these or create them. If someone teaches me I can keep updating the file for each update and push it out for most ROMs on our epics. I have decompiled and compiled frameworks and done basic editing. I know it will take more than just a little editing but I am more then willing to learn to make this happen! Thanks to anyone who tries in advance.
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Install AOKP, go to settings, rom control, enable navbar, select onscreen buttons you want

Decompile framwork-res.apk, edit /values/bools.xml and set the navigation bar value to true then recompile.
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Can't you also just create local.prop and add line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0?
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@dahturdima I have that on right now. I've had it like this. But I've been wanting to do it for other roms.
@ marcusant I though of that was in the process of doing it. But my decompilers wouldn't do it. I was getting chunk PNG missing files or something like that. I was trying to do it on REMICS.
If someone could upload their working set of tools I would greatly appreciate it.
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monstaX said:
@dahturdima I have that on right now. I've had it like this. But I've been wanting to do it for other roms.
@ marcusant I though of that was in the process of doing it. But my decompilers wouldn't do it. I was getting chunk PNG missing files or something like that. I was trying to do it on REMICS.
If someone could upload their working set of tools I would greatly appreciate it.
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Go with Zeinzu's method.

I would but I have no knowledge of what that means. I am half nooby. Lol
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monstaX said:
I would but I have no knowledge of what that means. I am half nooby. Lol
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Open terminal emulator and type
su (enter key)
touch data/local.prop (enter key)
echo qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 > data/local.prop (enter key)
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OK. Thanks Marcus will do that.

monstaX said:
Does zeinzu just create a text file and name it local.prop? Then put it in the root of my phone? Not my SD card but the actual phone with es file explorer?
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I just posted how...
Edit: k
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Ok I did exactly this and in es it was created and I did see it with the command. However it didn't do anything. I am on AOKP. I know there is a setting but I can't do it through terminal emulator. Let me try another ROM
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EDIt:It worked on REMICS!!!!!!!! Now if someone is willing to help how can i change the size? I know I can do it through dimes.xml in the framework but the question is what guru can do it without decompiling it? lol

I've done it on cm9 and it works.
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It worked great thanks Zeinzu. Youre a genius. Is it possible to resize it without decompiling?

Not sure, haven't tried. I'm assuming no though.
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monstaX said:
It worked great thanks Zeinzu. Youre a genius. Is it possible to resize it without decompiling?
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Nope, sorry
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Im assuming the guys that created ROM control are gurus because it does it automagically once you put the size?-.-
EDIt: it would be awesome if someone could hook me up with the tools to decompile these kinds of frameworks. I can decompile ICS ones fine. Just not newer ones? Lol

Aapt.exe
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monstaX said:
Im assuming the guys that created ROM control are gurus because it does it automagically once you put the size?-.-
EDIt: it would be awesome if someone could hook me up with the tools to decompile these kinds of frameworks. I can decompile ICS ones fine. Just not newer ones? Lol
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The one in rom control has a framework hook
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Would like some guidance

Im ready to start compiling my own roms for fun and to learn just need to know what programs ill need i already got the sdk program i just need to update it ..any help is appreciated tho thanks!!
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Do you want to build in Linux or a virtual box?
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Do you want to build in Linux or a virtual box?
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I have a windows 7 machine. Will also like some info on building from source.

Most important things would be at least TWO apk managers (I have 4). I would reccomend ptmr3's deviant manager and wanam apk manager. Also get 7-zip and winrar. Sometimes, on aosp ROM's usually, 7-zip has a "term info bug". Use winrar when this happens. You'll also need notepad++ and apktool. Apktool is for Smali editing. Finally, get an apk/zip signing application.
Some people might use this while others, like me, don't. You might want to have the kitchen handy for some simple tasks. I personally hate the kitchen because it just makes simple stuff so complicated.
You'll definitely need the SDK and Samsung adb drivers. And I would recommend using Linux over windows and avoid osx. I hope I didn't lose you here lol.
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If you are currently running Windows, I would suggest spending some time getting familiar with Ubuntu, and deciding on a dual boot install or running it through a virtual machine.
I dual boot Ubuntu Linux 64bit because it is much faster than compiling within a virtual machine.
There are a couple good how to get started guides around if you search something like how to build CM10, or a similar query.
If you are ready to commit, i would suggest building something easy such as CyanogenMod. To begin you'll find yourself working in a terminal window for the majority of the time, and learning to navigate and debug using terminal commands. All this can seem a bit daunting at first, but you'll get the hang of it in no time.
This guide here is a good place to start. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971645 but stop after the command ". build/envsetup.sh".
After that command you'll want to build for Hercules (our device)! In which case you would then say "lunch" and pick the corresponding number beside Hercules. After that you can say "mka otapackage", which will begin the build!
Everything should go smooth from there. Once it has finished you will find your ROM in /cm10/out/target/product/hercules.
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OK my issue is I have windows 7 and Ubuntu the latest version and have it dual booted but getting an internet connection thru Ubuntu is a no go idk why but it just won't connect to anything
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Yup you did a little bit haha I have everything but linux and the kitchen. Which. Not sure what the kitchen is and if u mean Linux/Ubuntu then I have that
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thakrew317 said:
OK my issue is I have windows 7 and Ubuntu the latest version and have it dual booted but getting an internet connection thru Ubuntu is a no go idk why but it just won't connect to anything
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Sometimes you need to install third party drivers to support your hardware, as Linux is open source it does not include the drivers which are closed source.
You'll find this with many things in Linux. Go ahead and try to play a DVD for an example of some of the hoops you'll have to jump through
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How do I download the drivers if I Cant connect to the internet download em thru windows 7?
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I'll Google it thanks everyone hopefully I can get something going
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