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[Q] [DevQ] apktool Build Home.apk error

Hello! Hello! I can not change Home.apk. I want to make three desktops and 4x5 apptray. If I build .apk I get the error:
Code:
C:\apk\Tools\..\Place_Files_Here\Home\res\values\styles.xml:4: error: Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name 'Layout'.
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL792829079333190684.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Admin\apktool\framework\1.apk, -I, C:\Users\Admin\apktool\framework\2.apk, -S, C:\apk\Tools\..\Place_Files_Here\Home\res, -M, C:\apk\Tools\..\Place_Files_Here\Home\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL792829079333190684.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Admin\apktool\framework\1.apk, -I, C:\Users\Admin\apktool\framework\2.apk, -S, C:\apk\Tools\..\Place_Files_Here\Home\res, -M, C:\apk\Tools\..\Place_Files_Here\Home\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)
... 6 more
Home.apk from .431
Thanks!

Try this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759573

Grab aapt.exe from android sdk folder and place inside apktool. Apktool 1.4.3 has recompilation issues.
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XperienceD said:
Try this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759573
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Thank you, but after compiling (without changes or with changes) and installation (copy to system/app with rw-r-r-) phone doesn't start, stop on the logo Xperia.

7xGhost said:
Thank you, but after compiling (without changes or with changes) and installation (copy to system/app with rw-r-r-) phone doesn't start, stop on the logo Xperia.
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After you're done compiling go to the builds folder copy the res folder & the arsc file, open the unmodded home.apk with a zip viewer like 7zip or winrar, delete the old res folder & arsc & replace it with the one on the build folder on where you compiled your modded home and that's it

Riyal said:
After you're done compiling go to the builds folder copy the res folder & the arsc file, open the unmodded home.apk with a zip viewer like 7zip or winrar, delete the old res folder & arsc & replace it with the one on the build folder on where you compiled your modded home and that's it
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Thanks!! It's work!:laugh:

CM9 Mods Help Kinda

I have modded my status bar in cm9 so its transparent but when i try to make it have center clock i get this
|24/07/2012 -- 15:09:39.00|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
java version "1.7.0"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0-b147)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 21.0-b17, mixed mode)
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
C:\APKTOOL\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\res\layout\status_bar.xml:20: error: Error parsing XML: not well-formed (invalid token)
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\toms\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL2239799123584665020.tmp, -I, C:\Users\toms\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\APKTOOL\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\res, -M, C:\APKTOOL\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:302)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:249)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:172)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:155)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\toms\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL2239799123584665020.tmp, -I, C:\Users\toms\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\APKTOOL\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\res, -M, C:\APKTOOL\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)
... 6 more
when im trying to compile the apk any ideas :/
Guide is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773930

Download the latest version of smali 1.3.3 from here and compile it manually.

C:\APKTOOL\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\res\layo ut\status_bar.xml:20 ... could you show us the line 20 in this xml?

I thanked both and i fixed my errors in line 20 but now ive got this
C:\APKTOOL\other\..\projects\SystemUI.apk\res\layout\status_bar.xml:29: error: Error parsing XML: mismatched tag
Which i have no idea about ?
+ .txt file is in .zip because i cant upload it ;/ + just realised i changed extension so its supposed to be .xml

try this: View attachment status_bar.zip

cyberking said:
try this: View attachment 1219507
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Thanks + I did it and got transparent mod and center clock working after a bit but now there is no status bar and i cannot get it to come up anyone got any ideas ? it came up once :/ Really want to get it to work quite a few people want this

Managed to do it thanks to everyone who helped I thanked everyone :')

nice, so where was problem, i'm just curios

cyberking said:
nice, so where was problem, i'm just curios
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Had one extra line in the status_bar.xml file + to get it to appear i had to reflash cm9 after full wipe then install the cm9 zip again just with different SystemUI.apk in it

dudeman1996 said:
Download the latest version of smali 1.3.3 from here and compile it manually.
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Dude,
Is there any way to lock my mobile again....???

devilsdude said:
Dude,
Is there any way to lock my mobile again....???
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What do you mean lock?
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APKTOOL - recompiling error

I had been looking before for the same thread I created, but I hadn't found so I created this one. I want to mod some apps for my Jelly Sandwich. Decompiling goes well, but recompiling - error!
This what I exactly do:
apktool if framework-res.apk (success)
apktool d SystemUI.apk (success)
apktool b SystemUI.apk (error)
This is what I get after recompiling command:
Code:
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Could not write dex
to file: SystemUI\build\apk\classes.dex
at brut.androlib.src.DexFileBuilder.writeTo(DexFileBuilder.java:61)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliBuilder.build(SmaliBuilder.java:50)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliBuilder.build(SmaliBuilder.java:35)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildSourcesSmali(Androlib.java:222)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildSources(Androlib.java:179)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:170)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: java.io.FileNotFoundException: SystemUI\build\apk\classes.dex (Odmowa
dostŕpu)
at java.io.FileOutputStream.open(Native Method)
at java.io.FileOutputStream.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.io.FileOutputStream.<init>(Unknown Source)
at brut.androlib.src.DexFileBuilder.writeTo(DexFileBuilder.java:57)
... 8 more
Even without changing anything, apktool doesn't recompile my apk.
I have tried to recompile on two PCs - both of them have latest Java software installed.
I could post it in General Android section, but I think it can be related with Xperia only.
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I got something like that once also:
Code:
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\SystemUI\res/drawab
le-sw600dp-hdpi
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\SystemUI\res/layout
-sw600dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\SystemUI\res/values
-sw600dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\SystemUI\res/values
-sw600dp-port
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\SystemUI\res/values
-sw720dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\SystemUI\res/values
-sw720dp-port
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\JA\AppData\Local\Temp\APKT
OOL5816768975862364769.tmp, -I, C:\Users\JA\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\User
s\JA\Desktop\apktool\SystemUI\res, -M, C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\SystemUI\Andr
oidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\U
sers\JA\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL5816768975862364769.tmp, -I, C:\Users\JA\apkto
ol\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\SystemUI\res, -M, C:\Users\J
A\Desktop\apktool\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:191)
... 6 more

I had this problem before too
Are you sure the apk you decompiled hasnt been modified my anyone before ?
Are you using the latest aapt and apktool ? Apktool 1.5 kinda fix all those problems, althought most problems come from apk..
In the second log of your apktool, all you need to do is edit the xml files where the error is coming from.
Anyway, heres the apktool thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755243
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kokzhanjia said:
I had this problem before too
Are you sure the apk you decompiled hasnt been modified my anyone before ?
Are you using the latest aapt and apktool ? Apktool 1.5 kinda fix all those problems, althought most problems come from apk..
In the second log of your apktool, all you need to do is edit the xml files where the error is coming from.
Anyway, heres the apktool thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755243
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This 1.5 is strange... What is the comand for decompiling, compilng and installing frameworks? Damn...
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Install frameworks first :apktool if framework-res.apk
Decompile : apktool d <name of apk> <folder created>
Recompile : apktool b <name of folder> <name of new apk>
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Well, those methods work on 1.4.3 downloaded from Google project site only. And recompiling doesn't work also.
So I cannot recompile modded before apks by other people?
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maxio1998 said:
Well, those methods work on 1.4.3 downloaded from Google project site only. And recompiling doesn't work also.
So I cannot recompile modded before apks by other people?
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You can,but thr error you stated may happen again,maybe if you could send that apk and i have a look ? If its okay to you
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I would learn to use apktool before making a ROM
Well, I had this problem a few month ago, and i solved it by reinstalling / downloading it and putting stock. 587 framework-res.apk...
Try it, hope it helps
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jader13254 said:
I would learn to use apktool before making a ROM
Well, I had this problem a few month ago, and i solved it by reinstalling / downloading it and putting stock. 587 framework-res.apk...
Try it, hope it helps
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I just cannot solve it, I installed 587 framework and infact I cannot recompile anything

Try
Put an Folder where is just apktool.jar and aapt.exe
Open command
Type java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
Then type java -jar apktool.jar if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
Then type java -jar apktool.jar d SystemUI.apk
Then java -jar apktool.jar b SystemUI
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papayayoghurt said:
Try
Put an Folder where is just apktool.jar and aapt.exe
Open command
Type java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
Then type java -jar apktool.jar if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
Then type java -jar apktool.jar d SystemUI.apk
Then java -jar apktool.jar b SystemUI
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Danke schön! I will try later, Freund!
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maxio1998 said:
Danke schön! I will try later, Freund!
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Danke schön, ich werde es später probieren mein Freund
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jader13254 said:
Danke schön, ich werde es später probieren mein Freund
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Ja, papayayoghurt ist Österreicher
Aber, wir mussen English sprechen - das ist xda
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papayayoghurt said:
Try
Put an Folder where is just apktool.jar and aapt.exe
Open command
Type java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
Then type java -jar apktool.jar if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
Then type java -jar apktool.jar d SystemUI.apk
Then java -jar apktool.jar b SystemUI
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Code:
C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool>java -jar apktool.jar b lol
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\lol\res\values\arrays.xml:27: error: Found tag refer
ence-array where item is expected
C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\lol\res\values\public.xml:888: error: Public symbol
array/shutdown_reboot_actions declared here is not defined.
C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\lol\res\values\public.xml:887: error: Public symbol
array/shutdown_reboot_options declared here is not defined.
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 15, --target-sdk-ver
sion, 15, -F, C:\Users\JA\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL3563551836292598120.tmp, -I,
C:\Users\JA\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\lol\res, -
M, C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\lol\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:255)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:324)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:269)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:192)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:174)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:188)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:70)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sd
k-version, 15, --target-sdk-version, 15, -F, C:\Users\JA\AppData\Local\Temp\APKT
OOL3563551836292598120.tmp, -I, C:\Users\JA\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\User
s\JA\Desktop\apktool\lol\res, -M, C:\Users\JA\Desktop\apktool\lol\AndroidManifes
t.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:253)
... 6 more
I placed folder with apktool on desktop, btw.

jader13254 said:
Danke schön, ich werde es später probieren mein Freund
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Yeah, I know, I just wanted to put some English to German LOL

Hi
Ok, please try to decompile using this tool:
http://wanamlite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=30
LG

papayayoghurt said:
Hi
Ok, please try to decompile using this tool:
http://wanamlite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=30
LG
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Will try tomorrow.
Ok, now I can recompile apks but only some. I get error while recompiling Phonebook, Mesaages or Phone. What is that?
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I'm having the same issue. I cannot recompile some apk even without changes, on the other hand some others work well. The mentioned link doesn't work.

vavalexus said:
I'm having the same issue. I cannot recompile some apk even without changes, on the other hand some others work well. The mentioned link doesn't work.
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Use the latest apktool, I have no problems with it. If you're on an older version, replace aapt.exe from the latest Android SDK.
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popthosegaskets said:
Use the latest apktool, I have no problems with it. If you're on an older version, replace aapt.exe from the latest Android SDK.
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I tried both old an latest (2.0 beta) apktools, same issue. Please try re-compile "skype.apk" (I do not attach it since it is quite heavy but I believe you will be able to download it somewhere).
Thank you!

vavalexus said:
I tried both old an latest (2.0 beta) apktools, same issue. Please try re-compile "skype.apk" (I do not attach it since it is quite heavy but I believe you will be able to download it somewhere).
Thank you!
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You can send me the link which you downloaded it from, along with what you want to change. I can do it for you.
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Apktool for kitkat 4.4

Has anybody manage to recompile apks with apktool on 4.4? If so can you provide the link? Thanks in advance

Anybody?

F4M0U569 said:
Anybody?
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Here is a thought maybe you should ask to have this moved to the Q&A section so it will get the proper views and in the right section for help... Jus Sayin'

F4M0U569 said:
Has anybody manage to recompile apks with apktool on 4.4? If so can you provide the link? Thanks in advance
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Apktool working fine for me, android 4.4 decompiling and recompiling.
I'm not one for interpreting errors but if you post the log here then maybe someone can help you
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22sl22 said:
Apktool working fine for me, android 4.4 decompiling and recompiling.
I'm not one for interpreting errors but if you post the log here then maybe someone can help you
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Could you share your apktool setup? Here is the log. I don't know which xml I screwed up
Code:
C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2>cmd
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2>apktool b Mms
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\res/xml-mcc450
-mnc-1
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\res/xml-mcc604
-mnc-1
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 19, --target-sdk-ver
sion, 19, -F, C:\Users\Dell\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL5539348833520971387.tmp, -
I, C:\Users\Dell\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\r
es, -M, C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:255)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:337)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:284)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:207)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:180)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:209)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:72)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sd
k-version, 19, --target-sdk-version, 19, -F, C:\Users\Dell\AppData\Local\Temp\AP
KTOOL5539348833520971387.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Dell\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\
Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\res, -M, C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\AndroidM
anifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:253)
... 6 more
C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2>]

F4M0U569 said:
Could you share your apktool setup? Here is the log. I don't know which xml I screwed up
Code:
C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2>cmd
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2>apktool b Mms
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\res/xml-mcc450
-mnc-1
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\res/xml-mcc604
-mnc-1
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 19, --target-sdk-ver
sion, 19, -F, C:\Users\Dell\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL5539348833520971387.tmp, -
I, C:\Users\Dell\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\r
es, -M, C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:255)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:337)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:284)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:207)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:180)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:209)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:72)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sd
k-version, 19, --target-sdk-version, 19, -F, C:\Users\Dell\AppData\Local\Temp\AP
KTOOL5539348833520971387.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Dell\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\
Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\res, -M, C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\AndroidM
anifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:253)
... 6 more
C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2>]
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Here's the one I use: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1989533
But it looks like its not a problem with apk tool but rather the mod you are trying to do. Were you trying to mod mms or something ?
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22sl22 said:
Here's the one I use: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1989533
But it looks like its not a problem with apk tool but rather the mod you are trying to do. Were you trying to mod mms or something ?
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Still won't recompile with yours. Yes I'm editing some xmls and I can't think of anything that I did wrong

Hi
F4M0U569 said:
Could you share your apktool setup? Here is the log. I don't know which xml I screwed up
Code:
C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2>cmd
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2>apktool b Mms
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\res/xml-mcc450
-mnc-1
invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\res/xml-mcc604
-mnc-1
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 19, --target-sdk-ver
sion, 19, -F, C:\Users\Dell\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL5539348833520971387.tmp, -
I, C:\Users\Dell\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\r
es, -M, C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:255)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:337)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:284)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:207)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:180)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:209)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:72)
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sd
k-version, 19, --target-sdk-version, 19, -F, C:\Users\Dell\AppData\Local\Temp\AP
KTOOL5539348833520971387.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Dell\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\
Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\res, -M, C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2\Mms\AndroidM
anifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:253)
... 6 more
C:\Users\Dell\Desktop\JB 4.2>]
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Same problem here, resolved by:
Renaming the folders in the res as shown in the error from
xml-mcc450-mnc-1 to xml-mcc450-mnc1
xml-mcc604-mnc-1 to xml-mcc604-mnc1
Basically the last dash needs to be removed as when compiling doesn't like the 'dash' then number. I'm not sure what effect this may have but so far I've no issues at all after doing this for the framework-res.apk which has the same issue.
Regards
Phil

PhilipL said:
Hi
Same problem here, resolved by:
Renaming the folders in the res as shown in the error from
xml-mcc450-mnc-1 to xml-mcc450-mnc1
xml-mcc604-mnc-1 to xml-mcc604-mnc1
Basically the last dash needs to be removed as when compiling doesn't like the 'dash' then number. I'm not sure what effect this may have but so far I've no issues at all after doing this for the framework-res.apk which has the same issue.
Regards
Phil
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Thanks it works! :good:

Hands free calls and read text messages.

How to get Google Assistant (OK Google) to make voice activated calls from your Android head unit via your phone and for your head unit to read you text messages to you.
Use a Windows computer to do the following:-
1. Create a folder C:\android. This will be the working folder. Place all of the downloads in this folder.
2. Download Tablet Talk apk from here: https://www.apkhere.com/down/com.apdroid.tabtalk_1.9.9.3_paid
Rename it as tabtalk.apk.
3. Download Java JRE and install if not already installed on the PC.
4. Download Java SDK from here: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
5. Download and extract Android SDK from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
6. Download and extract the APKTool.zip from here: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzOID2EFybpAbFh3bW55MGFmQ1E
7. Navigate to the APKTool folder. Right click and open a command prompt or powershell.
8. Type the following commands:
.\ apktool if tabtalk.apk
.\ apktool d tabtalk.apk
This will decompile the apk to a folder called “tabtalk”.
9. Open the folder and open the AndroidManifest.xml for editing.
10. Scroll down to around line 80, the line that reads <action android:name="android.intent.action.DIAL"/> and instert <action android:name="android.intent.action.CALL"/> below it.
11. Scroll down to around line 90, the line that reads <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW"/> and instert <action android:name="android.intent.action.CALL"/> below it.
12. Save and close the modified xml file.
13. Recompile the apk by typing the following in the command prompt or powershell:
.\ apktool b tabtalk
This will create a new, modified tabtalk.apk inside the tabtalk folder.
14. Download and extract sign-apk.rar from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1846095&d=1364661948
15. Move the modified tabtalk.apk into the sign-apk folder.
16. Right click and open a command prompt or powershell.
17. Type the following command:
java -jar signapk.jar certificate.pem key.pk8 tabtalk.apk tabtalk-signed.apk
This will create a signed version of the modified apk.
18. Copy to the head unit and install. In Settings/Setup, set it as “Tablet”
19. Install Tablet Talk on your phone as well. In Settings/Setup, set it as phone.
20. In Tablet Talk, set both devices to connect by wi-fi (instead of bluetooth) and enable “hotspot” option.
21. Sync your Google contacts to the head unit. You might have to install Google Contacts Sync 4.4.4.
22. Start Google assistant and say “Call (one of your contacts).
23. Press the 3 dots beside the blue phone symbol and select Tablet Talk.
24. To make the head unit read your SMS text messages, use MacroDroid or Tasker and create a macro to read your notifications.
This looks more complicated than it is and it works really well. Thanks to senior members gustden and A_U for the original information which I have adapted for this purpose.
Please don't ask me to provide a copy of the modified apk. It is not my creation and it would not be ethical to do so.

thank you for the post.

nja4k said:
No longer needed.
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Does that mean your post was no longer needed, or the method detailed by the OP is no longer needed?
Question for OP, is there a reason why wifi connection is required and bluetooth doesn't work?

onesun43 said:
Question for OP, is there a reason why wifi connection is required and bluetooth doesn't work?
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I couldn't get it to work over Bluetooth. Some of these units seem to have an issue using Bluetooth with anything other than the built in phone and music apps. You might have better luck.

Can't you just upload your moded apk so I can download it and install directly from stage 14 or every head unit need different mod apk

samordoch said:
Can't you just upload your moded apk so I can download it and install directly from stage 14 or every head unit need different mod apk
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It is not my apk!

On line 17 I can't continue, i receive the following error
C:\android>apktool b tabtalk
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
aapt: warning: string 'BT_setup' has no default translation in C:\android\tabtalk\res; found: fr
C:\android\tabtalk\res\layout\banner_sms_promo.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'importantForAccessibility' in package 'android'
C:\android\tabtalk\res\xml-v11\widget_inbox.xml:2: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'widgetCategory' in package 'android'
C:\android\tabtalk\res\xml\widget_info.xml:2: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'widgetCategory' in package 'android'
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 19, --target-sdk-version, 19, -F, C:\Users\Jonatan\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL4306486111343766928.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Jonatan\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\android\tabtalk\res, -M, C:\android\tabtalk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:358)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:283)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:206)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:176)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:228)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:79)
Caused by: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 19, --target-sdk-version, 19, -F, C:\Users\Jonatan\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL4306486111343766928.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Jonatan\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\android\tabtalk\res, -M, C:\android\tabtalk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:357)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:336)
... 5 more
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 19, --target-sdk-version, 19, -F, C:\Users\Jonatan\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL4306486111343766928.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Jonatan\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\andro
Code:
id\tabtalk\res, -M, C:\android\tabtalk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:89)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:355)
... 6 more
can you help me?? thx