Hi friends,
So several hours ago, Samsung released Android 5.0 for our device(Galaxy S5 - G900F):
http://www.sammobile.com/2014/12/04/samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900f-receives-android-5-0-lollipop-update
I have already downloaded it to investigate it.
I have unpacked it using Android kitchen but I faced a problem.
Each app now has its own folder which built like this(for example we will use systemui) :
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System/priv-app/SystemUi
Main folder includes SystemUI.apk
Then we have other folder System/priv-app/SystemUI/arm which includes the following:
SystemUI.odex.art.xz
SystemUI.odex.xz
The problem now is that we can not deodex these files.
Both files(SystemUI.odex.art.xz and SystemUI.odex.xz) can be opened using 7zip. Each file has inside odex file(SystemUI.odex.art and SystemUI.odex).
So I have tried to extract the odex files and deodex them using latest baksmali, but I get java errors.
So at the moment, we can not deodex any of the files(even jars..).
The other problem that comes out is when we get a deodex option, system won't boot because Android 5.0 is based on ART which uses odexed system. In 4.4.2 & 4.4.4 when we tried to use ART on deodexed system it didn't work.
Something that can be useful for themers - the APK itself can be decompiled using apktool 2.0.0rc3 but we get only the res folder, no smali no nothing.
BTW, we use deodexed system in order to edit smali and add good mods, but it seems not possible, so I thought that maybe xposed is a good idea but xposed doesn't work either on android 5.0.
I opened this discussion so we can post & share here our findings regarding this situation and in hope to find a solution.
Have a great weekend,
Tamir
good idea to open this thread hope that someone can provide some news about that
Edgarf28 his rom boots ART in deodexed by simply removing the .odex files in the system/app and system/priv-app
Its somehow makes booting faster and performance also.
Its a v4.4.2 rom NG7
Using ktoonsez v9...??? As my kernel.
But it seems with official v5.0 that its all different now, is this the same on AOSP? Or other non samsung v5.0 roms?
And thanks for starting this thread, makes it easier for all to share ideas etc.
Sock12345 said:
Edgarf28 his rom boots ART in deodexed by simply removing the .odex files in the system/app and system/priv-app
Its somehow makes booting faster and performance also.
Its a v4.4.2 rom NG7
Using ktoonsez v9...??? As my kernel.
But it seems with official v5.0 that its all different now, is this the same on AOSP? Or other non samsung v5.0 roms?
And thanks for starting this thread, makes it easier for all to share ideas etc.
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What you are saying is not possible.
You say that he removed all odex files? So how system boots? and if it was deodexed, there should not be any odex file.
Android 5.0 with Samsung system. Check Sammobile.
tamirda said:
What you are saying is not possible.
You say that he removed all odex files? So how system boots? and if it was deodexed, there should not be any odex file.
Android 5.0 with Samsung system. Check Sammobile.
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Yeah you take an odex rom, just remove all the .odex and it works fine.
@_alexndr found this methode maybe he can explain it better
Sock12345 said:
Yeah you take an odex rom, just remove all the .odex and it works fine.
@_alexndr found this methode maybe he can explain it better
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Odex files contain all the smali for the system, once you delete all odex file you can not boot a system.
Sent from my SM-G900F boosted by PhoeniX ROM
This is true for 4.4.2 I believe. The classes.dex is also in the apk so simply removing the odex files effectively deodexes
However 5.0 is totally different so that is irrelevant for here
Goldie said:
This is true for 4.4.2 I believe. The classes.dex is also in the apk so simply removing the odex files effectively deodexes
However 5.0 is totally different so that is irrelevant for here
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Have been searching around the internet and found some people that claims that deodex can not be applied due to art runtime, odex and deodexed apply to davlik which is not in use.
I have tried to build baksmali from source and with the latest changes but the same error occurs.
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A suggestion : maybe someone with lollipop installed can deodex the system while it runs on his device? I have seen before a script that does that. Maybe after installing the system it unpacks the odex file so it can be deodexex?
Sent from my SM-G900F boosted by PhoeniX ROM
Hope someone will get it deodexed soon, maybe you will have to make a first try on AOSP v5.0, not sure if it already exist v5.0 deodexed AOSP.
@tamirda
Google can't cut support for originally deodexed apps (e.g. from Play Store), which originally has developed for dalvik runtime
Moreover - some apps in BNL2 ROM are still originally deodexed an WORKS
Look in the directory /system/priv-app/PersonalPageService/PersonalPageService.apk
This app contains classes.dex exclusively inside apk and can be succesfully (bak)smali with API level 21
_alexndr said:
@tamirda
Google can't cut support for originally deodexed apps (e.g. from Play Store), which originally has developed for dalvik runtime
Moreover - some apps in BNL2 ROM are still originally deodexed an WORKS
Look in the directory /system/priv-app/PersonalPageService/PersonalPageService.apk
This app contains classes.dex exclusively inside apk and can be succesfully (bak)smali with API level 21
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Yep there are around 7 apps that has classes.dex.
Something interesting is that even playstore is in the same way of other art apps (app+2 seperate files).
Anyways, been searching and libdvm which responsible for davlik was removed by google...
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_alexndr said:
@tamirda
Google can't cut support for originally deodexed apps (e.g. from Play Store), which originally has developed for dalvik runtime
Moreover - some apps in BNL2 ROM are still originally deodexed an WORKS
Look in the directory /system/priv-app/PersonalPageService/PersonalPageService.apk
This app contains classes.dex exclusively inside apk and can be succesfully (bak)smali with API level 21
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Yeah correct even Smart Remote and S Health contain the dex files and they run properly in kitkat :
Albe95 said:
Yeah correct even Smart Remote and S Health contain the dex files and they run properly in kitkat :
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Yea but they are not the main system files we need in dex...
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tamirda said:
Yea but they are not the main system files we need in dex...
Sent from my SM-G900F boosted by PhoeniX ROM
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Yep exactly only Gallery, of the "main" apps, are deodexed all other are odex.
And notice that SystemUI and Keyguard now are a single apk.
tamirda said:
Yep there are around 7 apps that has classes.dex.
Something interesting is that even playstore is in the same way of other art apps (app+2 seperate files).
Anyways, been searching and libdvm which responsible for davlik was removed by google...
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Agrees
But there is new binary file /system/bin/dalvikvm32 and it's symlink dalvikvm -> dalvikvm32
Albe95 said:
Yep exactly only Gallery, of the "main" apps, are deodexed all other are odex.
And notice that SystemUI and Keyguard now are a single apk.
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Yep more stupid thing by google...
_alexndr said:
Agrees
But there is new binary file /system/bin/dalvikvm32 and it's symlink dalvikvm -> dalvikvm32
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Amm i have looked into the source of baksmali.. some java there requires the libdvm for some reason. Maybe we need to wait for baksmali to be updated(or maybe it is a final????)
Sent from my SM-G900F boosted by PhoeniX ROM
_alexndr said:
Agrees
But there is new binary file /system/bin/dalvikvm32 and it's symlink dalvikvm -> dalvikvm32
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Ok the davlikvm32 appears to instead of davlikvm, but dexopt is missing too in bin and also the libdvm is missing
Running a different S5 variant but I thought I would point out that I've removed all 'appname'.odex.art.xz files from system/app and system/priv-app arm folders, leaving only 'appname'.odex.xz (about 250 of them) and the system runs fine without them. Not sure what their purpose is.
tdunham said:
Running a different S5 variant but I thought I would point out that I've removed all 'appname'.odex.art.xz files from system/app and system/priv-app arm folders, leaving only 'appname'.odex.xz (about 250 of them) and the system runs fine without them. Not sure what their purpose is.
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Can you check under develper settings if your system is davlik or art?
Anyways i have some good news.
I have contacted baksmali/smali developer. Apparently he is working on an update but it will take a lot of time due to art runtime. I have offered him our help in order to get this done fast and help him. If someone can help(expert in java) please post here or send me pm.
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I use the RCMixS rom (with Htc Sense 2.1 + 3.0) and I'm trying to remove the Recent Apps' bar from the SystemUI menu.
I have been following 3 or 4 different guides, but no one worked for me...
Can anyone please help me removing the Recent Apps?
This is my SystemUI.apk
I hope that someone can help me
Thank you in advance,
Sbarabau
Sbarabau said:
I use the RCMixS rom (with Htc Sense 2.1 + 3.0) and I'm trying to remove the Recent Apps' bar from the SystemUI menu.
I have been following 3 or 4 different guides, but no one worked for me...
Can anyone please help me removing the Recent Apps?
This is my SystemUI.apk
I hope that someone can help me
Thank you in advance,
Sbarabau
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Do u have the RCMix tweaks in settings? Coz u can disable the recent app in notifications there.
(requires reboot)
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jmcclue said:
Do u have the RCMix tweaks in settings? Coz u can disable the recent app in notifications there.
(requires reboot)
Sent from my HTC Desire
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No, I don't have RCMix Tweaks... In my case the only way to remove the recent apps is to modify the SystemUI.apk
I've followed several guides, but unfortunately no one worked for me...
Up....
Up...
Post a screen shot of what u have, then clearly state what u want to remove? Draw on the screen shot if u need to
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Yeah same problem .. but I found some nice step by step tutorial to remove it using apktool, i did exactly what it said but i could'nt edit some framework files and now i lost the link to the tutorial ...
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O I thought you were talking about something else, is your from deodex that your running? And what android version are you one?
Also upload your framework-res.apk
And com.htc.resources.apk
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The way to do it,
Deconpile the syatemui.apk
At SystemUI\smali\com\android\systemui\statusbar - open the file StatusBarFlag.smali with
Find
Code:
sput-boolean v0, Lcom/android/systemui/statusbar/StatusBarFlag;->HTC_RECENT_APP:Z
Change to
Code:
sput-boolean v2, Lcom/android/systemui/statusbar/StatusBarFlag;->HTC_RECENT_APP:Z
runandhide05 said:
The way to do it,
Deconpile the syatemui.apk
At SystemUI\smali\com\android\systemui\statusbar - open the file StatusBarFlag.smali with
Find
Code:
sput-boolean v0, Lcom/android/systemui/statusbar/StatusBarFlag;->HTC_RECENT_APP:Z
Change to
Code:
sput-boolean v2, Lcom/android/systemui/statusbar/StatusBarFlag;->HTC_RECENT_APP:Z
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I've already tried this but it force closes. Now i upload the framework and the com.htc.resources apks
SystemUI.apk is deodexed and I'm running Gingerbread 2.3.3
This is the link to download framework-res.apk and com.htc.resources.apk
com.htc.resources.apk: https://rapidshare.com/files/4035992333/com.htc.resources.apk
framework-res.apk: https://rapidshare.com/files/646835451/framework-res.apk
Thank you for the help you're giving to me
Let me ask u this, you say it causes force close,
Have you tried to decompule the systemui and DO NOT make any changes and simply recompile the apk, then push to your phone? Try this and see if the systemui still force closes, I have seen APKTOOL mess up a LOT of HTC apks when recompiling , try that and report back
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runandhide05 said:
Let me ask u this, you say it causes force close,
Have you tried to decompule the systemui and DO NOT make any changes and simply recompile the apk, then push to your phone? Try this and see if the systemui still force closes, I have seen APKTOOL mess up a LOT of HTC apks when recompiling , try that and report back
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I've tried as you said, and it doesn't work
First I tried to decompile, recompile and pushing the file... I rebooted and SystemUI didn't start...
Then I tried to recompile with his META-INF datas... the result is the same...
Can you please try to edit the SystemUI.apk and give me it back, to see if I am doing something wrong or not?
Thank you in advance
Sbarabau said:
I've tried as you said, and it doesn't work
First I tried to decompile, recompile and pushing the file... I rebooted and SystemUI didn't start...
Then I tried to recompile with his META-INF datas... the result is the same...
Can you please try to edit the SystemUI.apk and give me it back, to see if I am doing something wrong or not?
Thank you in advance
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Okay,
in this zip is four SystemUI.apk
each one is in its own folder, there are two sets, one set i made NO changes to the smalis, just decompiled and then rebuilt, one is a distro, and one is a little bit of a different way to use apk (but i have noticed it to work best when dealing with HTC)
try both, remember to set your permissions correctly on the apk after you move it to /system/app then reboot.
if one of the ones that i did not change the smalis on works, use the corresponding files in the remove recent apps folder
for example
if the no changes distro build works and does not casue force close, go straight to the removed recent apps folder labels disrto and use that one.
hope this helps you out,
by the way, what part of Italy are you from?
zip
https://www.box.com/s/80233766e0e29235614f
runandhide05 said:
Okay,
in this zip is four SystemUI.apk
each one is in its own folder, there are two sets, one set i made NO changes to the smalis, just decompiled and then rebuilt, one is a distro, and one is a little bit of a different way to use apk (but i have noticed it to work best when dealing with HTC)
try both, remember to set your permissions correctly on the apk after you move it to /system/app then reboot.
if one of the ones that i did not change the smalis on works, use the corresponding files in the remove recent apps folder
for example
if the no changes distro build works and does not casue force close, go straight to the removed recent apps folder labels disrto and use that one.
hope this helps you out,
by the way, what part of Italy are you from?
zip
https://www.box.com/s/80233766e0e29235614f
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I've tried them all and the only one who worked for me is the one under "/decomp then rebuilt/no changes build/SystemUI.apk"
P.s: I'm from northern Italy
Sbarabau said:
I've tried them all and the only one who worked for me is the one under "/decomp then rebuilt/no changes build/SystemUI.apk"
P.s: I'm from northern Italy
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did all the others cause force close?
PS i ask cause my family is from Bari
edit:
try this one
runandhide05 said:
did all the others cause force close?
PS i ask cause my family is from Bari
edit:
try this one
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Force close again...
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Build not modified: worked xD
Distro not modified: no force close, but it didn't start
Build modified: force close
Distro modified: force close
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P.S: I'm from Mantova
Sbarabau said:
Force close again...
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Build not modified: worked xD
Distro not modified: no force close, but it didn't start
Build modified: force close
Distro modified: force close
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P.S: I'm from Mantova
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ok, then clearly the same mod does not work as it use to.
but atleast the recompile works(kinda)
once u build the apk, open the original apk in 7zip and open the file directory in apktool /systemui/build/apk and copy everything but the AndroidManifest into the archive of the orginal apk.
see pic
runandhide05 said:
ok, then clearly the same mod does not work as it use to.
but atleast the recompile works(kinda)
once u build the apk, open the original apk in 7zip and open the file directory in apktool /systemui/build/apk and copy everything but the AndroidManifest into the archive of the orginal apk.
see pic
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Still force close
I made this tool originally for SonyEricsson Xperia X10, but have now modified it to work for our Samsung Galaxy S3. I hope it will make life a little easier when modifying files on the device. It uses ADB to pull and push files, change file permissions and much more - so users don't need to remember long command prompt/terminal emulator commands! It also has a nifty little application manager, which allows for quick installation, backup, and removal of both pre and self -installed software. It has a LogCat function to read and save logs on the go when investigating errors, as well as functionality to decompile/recompile APK, JAR and ODEX files, sign and zipalign APKs, and decompile System images. ADB Shell will be released in v0.6.2.
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Instructions:
1. Extract archive.
2. Install LinuxReader to GalaxyS3ModTool\tools\LinuxReader.*
3. Run GalaxyS3ModTool.jar
*This step is only needed for the Decompile System function in the ROM Manager.
Note: Make sure your phone is connected in debug mode, you have root privileges, and unsecured your device's shell. The application will try to unsecure your shell if you haven't already, but worst case scenario you might have to do this manually.
Also, the manage ROMs functionality is still experimental, and the Recompile System function is disabled. If you know how these processes can be automated, let me know and I will incorporate the functionality.
If you have problems, let me know and I will try to sort them out with you. Keep in mind that often when a modification goes wrong, you can simply push back the original files and reboot. So keep backups handy!
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Thank you!
I'll finally be able to modify the ODEX files :victory:
Is it possible to recompile an ODEX file to .odex (not .jar)?
Great tool
Thanks!!!
Great tool. Looks very promising
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Saleen NS said:
Thank you!
I'll finally be able to modify the ODEX files :victory:
Is it possible to recompile an ODEX file to .odex (not .jar)?
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Yes modifying ODEX:ed filesystems has become a breeze Just remember to remove the original *.ODEX file from your system if you incorporate it into its associated APK or JAR.
As ODEX is a device-specific format, compiled to be most effective on specific hardware, recompiling with baksmali to *.DEX and renaming to *.ODEX is not enough. I don't know of any way to recompile to proper *.ODEX, but I mean it has to be possible, and if anyone knows how - please drop a line here or PM me. However the rule of thumb is to not decompile and incorporate the *.ODEX unless smali-code is being edited. This will allow you to keep the efficiency of the original *.ODEX file, and just replace the APK or JAR - i.e. having no negative effect on performance.
EDIT: Realized there is a way to recompile to *.ODEX on the device via the dexopt binary. Working on implementing the functionality.
Thanks for your work!
Warren87 said:
Thanks for your work!
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shahed26 said:
Great tool. Looks very promising
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SETdown said:
Great tool
Thanks!!!
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Great to hear you guys like it!
I've got version 0.6.1 in testing now, with proper ODEX recompilation functionality incorporated. Will upload it soon.
Unable to run d App!
I downloaded d files & followed above instructions...but clicking on GalaxyS3ModTool.jar opens the archive! What am i doing wrong?
Very promising tool! I will test in weekend and give a feedback!:good:
Mr.Mefisto said:
Very promising tool! I will test in weekend and give a feedback!:good:
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Good stuff! Looking forward to that.
harryS2 said:
I downloaded d files & followed above instructions...but clicking on GalaxyS3ModTool.jar opens the archive! What am i doing wrong?
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Do you have Java installed?
harryS2 said:
I downloaded d files & followed above instructions...but clicking on GalaxyS3ModTool.jar opens the archive! What am i doing wrong?
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Java must be installed on your PC and .jar files associated with java.
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Thnx this is what i need.
Works great.
Version 0.6.1 is now uploaded in first post!
Updates:
I have implemented proper ODEX recompilation functionality. However, it requires the device to be connected as the operation has to be performed from within the system and then pulled back out. The tool will let you know when to connect your phone. For the process to be possible, a wrapper for the binary dexopt needs to be pushed to /system/bin - so this is also done programatically.
Some user prompts have been added to make human mistakes less likely. For example if you say you want to decompile an associated ODEX file, you must also specify the framework directory - or nothing will happen.
A fancy automagic script has been added for JAR-decompilation. It turns out since the dex-optimizing of ROMs, some JAR-files don't include a classes.dex file anymore, which makes baksmali.jar cough up errors. But recompiling the ODEX file as classes.dex and inserting it into the JAR makes it decompile properly - so this is what the script has automated when it recognizes the situation.
I have actually rewritten most of the decompilation/recompilation code to execute more efficiently. When time flies and inspiration runs amok, this sadly results in djungle-code. So I had to clear everything up into reusable functions so that nothing is repeated or unnecessary slow.
Happy modding folks!
ADB Shell has been implemented in the coming version. Screenshots updated in first post.
Wow, what a quite bunch
Version 0.6.2 is uploaded in first post.
Changelog:
ADB Shell functionality implemented
Some bug fixes
Fantastic work!
If anyone notices this tool working on another device - please post the device name here with any related problems. I'm looking into extending the device support for this tool.
This tool is very convenient .. I used it for the nexus 7 with firmware 4.1.2
too bad that does not work with 4.2, we look forward to updates
still great
The Goods
About My Script:
I have been using and working on this script for sometime now, I started back when ICS first came out and we where no longer able to decompile apks in 1 step. All of the mods and things that I have posted on xda in the last year, have been made with this script. This script allows for editing those apks with a few buttons clicks. It can edit apks from any version of android. It has been posted on the Team Venum Forum and has been working for many of the Team Venum members.
With this script you will be able to:
Compile/decompile (Odexed and Deodexed) apks and jars
Make CWM zips of your projects
Flash and Push things to the phone
Make and install signed apk projects
Search decompiled apks
and much much more...
Sections:
Header bar: This displays the script info and current project.
AIO Tool: These are all options that you can use to mod. They will all be highlighted if they are available, otherwise they will be grayed out and have a short description why it’s not available.
Mid Section: 11 and 100 will always available. 11 allows you to choose your project from the “place-here-for-modding” folder. 100 will refresh the menu (usually for connecting/dis your phone).
Odex Section: These options will only be enabled if a phone is plugged in. The phone you are working with is needed for odexing and deodexing.
- 20 Deodex the entire ROM on your phone
- 21 Deodex just one apk or jar file
- 22 Odex the entire ROM on your phone
- 23 Odex a single file
Special Items section: These are portable apps and options.
- 91 Open Color edit. Allows you to visually view and change the color.xml file
- 92 Compile all .9 images inside the dot9 folder
- 93 MD5 Checker – Seldom used, handy to double-check MD5 to verify good file downloads.
- 94 Phone/Emulator – menu for phone and emulator choices.
- 95 Search tools – app to search inside smali or res files (ie textColor="#ffc0c0c0"). (Must have C++ runtime or PRGrep installed)
- 96 Open Notepad++ – best Windows/Android editor that has smali and log syntax highlighting tweek.
- 97 Color Wheel – color wheel with cool color drag and drop from anything feature.
- 98 Color Change – for smali only. Converts from hex to smali.
- 99 Options & Misc – set Header Bar options, clean folders and check logs, Sounds, and color theme for the Script.
- ** Exit the App – usually a better option for closing the Script because it closes the ADB running in the background.
I tried to designed this to make editing apks and doing things with your phone as easy as possible.
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So here you go. If you have any questions or would like to see something added just let me know.
To Install: (For Windows Only)
1. Extract the zip file to a folder on your computer that does not have spaces in the name Ex. C:\apk\
2. Run the Start_AIO script (When this is opened it will check for updates and make sure adb and java are installed. Will also make all of the needed folders in the AIO dir)
3. Place an apk or jar in the place-here-for-moddding folder and have fun.
To Update: (For Windows Only)
1. Extract the new zip into you previous AIO folder.
2. Let it overwrite the current version files
3. Have Fun.
Requirements:
1. Java JDK must be installed
2. Android SDK must be installed and up to date
Downloads:
Downloads on TeamVenum.com
ChangeLog:
Version 2.0.0.3
-Added New chgcolor that is smaller
-Added New hex to smali script from Allockse and removed xUltimates colorchange.exe
Version 2.0.0.2
-Added Updated apktool 1.5.2
Version 2.0.0.1
-Added Updated apktool 1.5.1
-Updated aapt
-Updated notepad++
-Fixed a few bugs in the script
Setting up your PC for success!
1. Download and install the Java JDK from here
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
2. Download and install the Android SDK
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
3. After the SDK is installed open it and check and install these boxes
Android SDK Tools
Android SDK Platform-tools
Check the whole folder for any version you want to work on (You can check multiple, I have from 4.1 to 2.3.3)
When installing if any ask for a password just click cancel on those
4. Set your windows environment path
Follow this guide until step 3 - http://www.itechtalk.com/thread3595.html
In the image in step 4 find the Path Variable in the bottom section (Double Click to edit it)
Add your android sdk platform-tools folder (Usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools or C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
So at the end of what is already there in Path put this ;C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools (Make sure to add the ; before the whole string)
Click ok and save all of that
5. Open my script and setup your framework files
Choose option 99, hit enter
Choose option 4, hit enter
Choose your phone, or choose the last option to put the files in manually.
Choose option 11, select your apk and have fun modding.
6. At this point you should be all setup and should be able to decompile and compile apks and jars successfully.
Please let me know if I forgot something, it has been a minute since I set it up.
Nice work :good:
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You are a beast, thanks for the awesome script!
DarkJelly Gnex on JellyBro sent this from the app.
Thanks! Awesome work!
This will be in Android Development for all phones very soon. This is real development. Congrats and thanks to my friend Rujelus. If a noob like me is starting to understand it, this is going to make themers lives so much easier.
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This is an awesome time-saving tool. Thanks for sharing.
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thank you for this. tyvm.
So please forgive the noobish question, but I've been doing some reading in preparation of trying to learn how to theme.
Could I literally create a theme for a TW Rom using this tool? I say SystemUI mentioned but not Framework, so I wasn't sure if I could create an entire theme using this tool or not.
You sir are the man! Thank you for such a great tool. :thumbup::beer:
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Thanks for all your work to make it easier for us. Great Tools. :victory:
Working on a new version the last few days that will have the ability to, work with odexed ROMs. It will be able to make a flashable zip to deodex and odex the ROM. It will also be able to pull a file deodex it, then you can mod it. Then it will compile it, reodex it and push it back to the phone.
Still got a bit of work to do on it, but I wanted to see if there was interest in this, or if there was something else in regards to odexing that you would like to see added.
mjs2011 said:
So please forgive the noobish question, but I've been doing some reading in preparation of trying to learn how to theme.
Could I literally create a theme for a TW Rom using this tool? I say SystemUI mentioned but not Framework, so I wasn't sure if I could create an entire theme using this tool or not.
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Yes you can mod any apk or jar with this. The only other thing you would need is some sort of image editor. Like photoshop or paint.net
rujelus22 said:
Working on a new version the last few days that will have the ability to, work with odexed ROMs. It will be able to make a flashable zip to deodex and odex the ROM. It will also be able to pull a file deodex it, then you can mod it. Then it will compile it, reodex it and push it back to the phone.
Still got a bit of work to do on it, but I wanted to see if there was interest in this, or if there was something else in regards to odexing that you would like to see added.
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Great concept. Are you sticking strictly with the apk's or will this script be able to deal the jar files as well for odex/deodexing?
tdunham said:
Great concept. Are you sticking strictly with the apk's or will this script be able to deal the jar files as well for odex/deodexing?
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It does apks and jars
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rujelus22 said:
Yes you can mod any apk or jar with this. The only other thing you would need is some sort of image editor. Like photoshop or paint.net
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Thanks, I'm going to use this as my starting point for making themes!
So the new AIO is almost ready. I have some people testing it out. What is everyone's thoughts about a free and a pro version for $1. The pro version would allow for batch odexing and deodexing of a rom in minutes with one click. The free version would still allow for editing and modding odexed files the same way we do deodexed now.
With this it will make it so there is no reason to have a deodexed ROM.
New things that have been added are
-odexing full ROMs
-deodexing full ROMs
-odexing and deodexing single files
-editing of odexed apks and jars with no extra steps
-making/restoring/deleting/and fixing md5 mismatch for nands
-Tons of optimized code
-Redone most menus for easier viewing
-More I am sure I am forgetting
Let mess know what you think. I would definitely like some opinions.
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You do so much for us that I think giving back is always good. I am up for it.
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A dollar for the project version..?
I say go for it..a dollar is not much and some devs would charge way more for those types of options
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
-Galaxy Note II Edition
Okay so I have been using the androidmenifest of 4.1.1 on my ma7 4.1.2 to make the flashlight and reboot toggles to work but ive been using the MC2 systemUI 4.1.2 got everything right but the flashlight and reboot toogles still doesnt work I gave permission to both of them and it keeps FC'ing my whole systemUI... doesnt any1 know why ???
Any opinion on this, im open to suggestions anything.. the only think I havent tried is only do the 23 toggles and see the outcome but idk what else to do -___-
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Mundo Hackz said:
Okay so I have been using the androidmenifest of 4.1.1 on my ma7 4.1.2 to make the flashlight and reboot toggles to work but ive been using the MC2 systemUI 4.1.2 got everything right but the flashlight and reboot toogles still doesnt work I gave permission to both of them and it keeps FC'ing my whole systemUI... doesnt any1 know why ???
Any opinion on this, im open to suggestions anything.. the only think I havent tried is only do the 23 toggles and see the outcome but idk what else to do -___-
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MA7 did some things with systemui and a few other things that need modding.
The androidmanifest ROM MA7 requires a few line changes concerning CORE apps. After modding that one needs to resign the apk since the manifest has been changed upon recompile. Then one must modify the services.jar to disable a unified Sig check(your sysemui will be signed but not matching others).
If the toggles are written in correctly to systemUI, the manifest is modded, the systemUI is resigned(as a "platform" key), and services.jar modded to disable SIG check, your flashlight and reboot options will work like a charm. I did all of this to my Venum Ice ROM if you want to decompile and look at the manifest etc. If you Google "disable signature check services" you should get those how to's as well
sleshepic said:
MA7 did some things with systemui and a few other things that need modding.
The androidmanifest ROM MA7 requires a few line changes concerning CORE apps. After modding that one needs to resign the apk since the manifest has been changed upon recompile. Then one must modify the android.policy.jar to disable a unified Sig check(your sysemui will be signed but not matching others).
If the toggles are written in correctly to systemUI, the manifest is modded, the systemUI is resigned(as a "platform" key), and android.policy modded to disable SIG check, your flashlight and reboot options will work like a charm. I did all of this to my Venom Ice ROM if you want to decompile and look at the manifest etc. If you Google "disable signature check android.policy" you should get those how to's as well
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I gave permission to camera and reboot but nothing so I think only way is disable the sig and hopefully it will work
When I compile I just copy the mexa-inf right because the androidmenifest is modded
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Mundo Hackz said:
I gave permission to camera and reboot but nothing so I think only way is disable the sig and hopefully it will work
When I compile I just copy the mexa-inf right because the androidmenifest is modded
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Meant to say services.jar not android.policy the second i hit submit the forums went down and couldn't change it (at work and distracted )
Not sure what you mean by "permission", This is what I would suggest doing, it is too easy to use zip signer to sign an apk than to copy and paste a meta-inf folder not knowing if that's the issue.
1) decompile my venum ice systemui and look at the android manifest, change your first line to look like mine, its a small edit.
2) use zip signer to sign newly compiled systemui(with modded android.manifest) with Platform key
3) mod services.jar using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698352
sleshepic said:
Meant to say services.jar not android.policy the second i hit submit the forums went down and couldn't change it (at work and distracted )
Not sure what you mean by "permission", This is what I would suggest doing, it is too easy to use zip signer to sign an apk than to copy and paste a meta-inf folder not knowing if that's the issue.
1) decompile my venum ice systemui and look at the android manifest, change your first line to look like mine, its a small edit.
2) use zip signer to sign newly compiled systemui(with modded android.manifest) with Platform key
3) mod services.jar using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698352
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uses-permission placed on manifest so that way camera and reboot will function
Mundo Hackz said:
uses-permission placed on manifest so that way camera and reboot will function
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When I said "I'm not sure what you mean" you should have taken that as "it has nothing to do with making it work" lol. Only way to make it work is do exactly what I said, done it several times now from scratch.
sleshepic said:
When I said "I'm not sure what you mean" you should have taken that as "it has nothing to do with making it work" lol. Only way to make it work is do exactly what I said, done it several times now from scratch.
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did not work -___-
Mundo Hackz said:
did not work -___-
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Then it wasnt done right frankly, I couldn't go into great detail but that was the jist of it. It works, like I said done it several times now from scratch each time.
Did you resign the apk yourself? Did you mod the services.jar and it boots? Was the android.manifest properly modified so systemui is a core app?
What did you do? And how
sleshepic said:
Then it wasnt done right frankly, I couldn't go into great detail but that was the jist of it. It works, like I said done it several times now from scratch each time.
Did you resign the apk yourself? Did you mod the services.jar and it boots? Was the android.manifest properly modified so systemui is a core app?
What did you do? And how
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okay modded the services.jar and it booted..
i decompiled your systemUI and it was the same as mine ..
the zip signer is a tool that i download from google right
??
Mundo Hackz said:
okay modded the services.jar and it booted..
i decompiled your systemUI and it was the same as mine ..
the zip signer is a tool that i download from google right
??
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Use a diff program to look at the android.manifest if you don't see the diff, its not the same. Its an addition to one of the first lines
If you didn't change your manifest and it was left stock that is your issue. None of the steps can be skipped
sleshepic said:
Use a diff program to look at the android.manifest if you don't see the diff, its not the same. Its an addition to one of the first lines
If you didn't change your manifest and it was left stock that is your issue. None of the steps can be skipped
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i added this android:sharedUserId="android.uid.system" androidrocess="system
Mundo Hackz said:
i added this android:sharedUserId="android.uid.system" androidrocess="system
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That looks right but then again I'm at work dealing with annoying customers so I can't really double check.
It should be the only diff between your MA7 manifest from systemui and mine, so honestly there's not much more I can say than copy the one line that's diff up toward the beginning. Then resign, and mod services.
sleshepic said:
That looks right but then again I'm at work dealing with annoying customers so I can't really double check.
It should be the only diff between your MA7 manifest from systemui and mine, so honestly there's not much more I can say than copy the one line that's diff. Then resign, and mod services.
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I got it working well the thing I did was get a zip signer from the app store than I just singed it thru my phone and just tried and it worked even the brightness works now without any problems
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Good, glad you got it. Everything will work now :thumbup:
Ok...I guess I'll throw a question in here since it sounds like were playing with the same things. Lol
I just got the 15 toggles working fine. I was porting a theme over from the s3.
Only after testing did we notice its using a 4bar signal. I edited the integers.xml to increase the max higher and its refusing to do it?
Ive looked all over. Only thing I had was that it was also using the stat signal as opposed to the tw signal pngs
Any thoughts on where else I can look?
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Ok...I guess I'll throw a question in here since it sounds like were playing with the same things. Lol
I just got the 15 toggles working fine. I was porting a theme over from the s3.
Only after testing did we notice its using a 4bar signal. I edited the integers.xml to increase the max higher and its refusing to do it?
Ive looked all over. Only thing I had was that it was also using the stat signal as opposed to the tw signal pngs
Any thoughts on where else I can look?
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To me it work my guess is to get the ones and xml files the same . So no conflict you know
Wolfed out Note Dos
Morph Utility with Jellybean Support
(Please note: The Mount Points in the installer script are for the E4GT and may not work with all phones)
- Modified to work with Preload partition
- As of v1.2 now creates Symlinks when flashing to Preload.
- Please backup your rom before using. I will not take responsibility for any data loss.
- Sets permissions for you.
Lots of documented information on how this utility works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474686
Brief Guide
In a nutshell, this is a a flashable zip that has other uses.
TIP: APK files can be opened with Winrar and manipulated and treated the same way as a zip file. Just be careful not to modify the folder structure. The first time you open an APK file, it may ask you what to open it 'with'. Just choose Winrar as the default program to open that filetype and it will always use it in the future.
This is how it works. This is very simplified as there are many many applications for using this.
There are two folders within the zip that we work in, XTRAS and MORPH. Do not edit any other folders or files unless you know what they are for!
XTRAS = entire apk or JAR file
MORPH = only components of apk or JAR file but is a little more complicated to implement
MORPH use:
Example: We want to replace alarm_icon.png in SystemUI.apk file.
(This is just for example, I know this file probably doesn't really exist)
In the Morph folder we create folders to the path of the file (filename is case sensitive and must be the entire filename):
MORPH/system/app/SystemUI.apk/res/drawable-hdpi
Once the folders are created, we drop the new alarm_icon.png in there and it will 'Morph' (or insert) the file into SystemUI.apk without having remove the apk, add the file and push the entire apk back to the phone.
EXTRAS use:
Example: We want to install or replace widget.apk.
Add file to folder where it is going to go like above example but this time we are using entire apk.
XTRAS/system/app
We just drop the widget.apk file in there and then flash it.
A good example of using XTRAS is for the novice to reinstall missing files that were removed from a rom by a developer by putting the file in a flashable zip so they don't have to use a root explorer app and set permissions.
How to edit Morph.template.zip:
Editing the Morph.template.zip needs to be done without extracting the zip file. Open file with WinRar or other zip utility to manipulate the folders and add files. Think of it as browsing a file folder on your computer. You can create folders, delete files, copy files etc.
The Basics:
Flash full apk/jar files:
- Files get placed in XTRAS folder.
Example: SystemUI.apk - flashing entire apk
XTRAS/system/app/SystemUI.apk
Morph existing files without flashing entire apk:
- Files get placed in MORPH folder.
Example: SystemUI.apk - replacing a png file
MORPH/system/app/SystemUI.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/quickpanel.9.png
Note: Use full filename (SystemUI.apk) with extension, then folders as in example. Many filenames are case sensitive.
Restore Backup to Revert Changes:
- Files get placed in SD/UniversalFlasher folder.
- Useful if you need to revert changes/go back to previous state.
This may not work for all filetypes and filepaths. Developers, please make sure permissions are getting set for everything that you flash. If I missed something, please let me know.
As always - enjoy. TD
Code:
[B][SIZE="3"]Morph Template v1.2 Changes[/SIZE][/B]
Now supports Preload symlinks! If files are flashed to the preload the script will create a new matching symlink.
[B][SIZE="3"]Morph Template v1.1 Changes[/SIZE][/B]
Backup enabled as default and now supports preload partition.
- Backups and logs are stored in SD/UniversalFlasher folder.
- Known issue, timestamp is offset in filename. Not sure why default timestamp isn't true time in recovery.
Updated binaries and installer scripts for both main morph and backup/restore.
Mod Version enabled
- [COLOR="Red"]Use sparingly[/COLOR]. It is useful to add tagline after build info for things like tweak versions etc.
- See mod.config file in zip to make changes to morph options:
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MOD_VERSION=[COLOR="Blue"]Morphed_by_TD[/COLOR]
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Credits: JRsoft & Intronauta/Villainsoft for the original Villain Morphing utility & PhAkEer for his help with Symlink Scripts.
This is awesome and a life saver.
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Thank you Sir!:beer:
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g_ding84 said:
This is awesome and a life saver.
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You guys test it and let me know.
Had a typo when I was redoing the scripts. Wiped my entire internal SD. LOL
Fortunately, I backed it up recently.
tdunham said:
You guys test it and let me know.
Had a typo when I was redoing the scripts. Wiped my entire internal SD. LOL
Fortunately, I backed it up recently.
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Man, that is like my biggest fear... I was screwing around with a script to swap out a few files after installs and boned my external once. Lol I copy both to my pc at least once a month now when i'm on a flashing binge.
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Nice i like this!!!
Just so you guys know, there is a version of VRtheme that has preload support but doesn't have the flexibility like setting permissions for us which is very important so I decided to go another route.
Say what.....this is awesome....thanks TD....you're a beast indeed.....
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tdunham said:
Just so you guys know, there is a version of VRtheme that has preload support but doesn't have the flexibility like setting permissions for us which is very important so I decided to go another route.
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I was checking out the VRtheme today, it is nice. Of course I was wondering if. This is awesome. Thank you TD
Very nice! I can't thank you enough for this.
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Op updated with new version.
Backup/restore feature enabled as default and now working with preload.
Mod version tagline now working.
Can I edit build version with the new update?
Be master of mind rather than mastered by mind.
prguzman1978 said:
Can I edit build version with the new update?
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You could but it only appends the build info line in build.prop file so you will still see the original Recalked v1.0 version info at the beginning.
What is this exactly
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hazedabeast said:
What is this exactly
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Allows you to push apk edits without replacing the apk, for themes and mods.
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bilgerryan said:
Allows you to push apk edits without replacing the apk, for themes and mods.
Team Rejectz
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Oooh OK thanks.
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bilgerryan said:
Allows you to push apk edits without replacing the apk, for themes and mods.
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Its amazing when you're building a theme and you have to flash a fix.
Like color matching.
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I still don't get it..
What does it do to make it easier
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hazedabeast said:
I still don't get it..
What does it do to make it easier
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It makes it so you don't need to decompile anything and then recompile it
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Yes, it makes changing images (like icons) a whole lot easier
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