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Questions About spn-conf.xml and Framework-res.apk, I'm Totally Frustrated....

Hi guys... I have couple questions and I'm totally frustrated because of them...
About spn-conf.xml:
I've examed every possible way to modify the file.. as author HTC Shawn Ku said:
Code:
<spnOverrides
numeric="MCC+MNC"
spn="SPN Name"/>
so I modify the file and it looks like following now:
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<spnOverrides>
<spnOverride
numeric="46000" <!--chinese spn code-->
spn="Yanzi"/>
</spnOverrides>
I tried but did not work at all..
so I tried to delete tags <spnOverrides> and </spnOverrides>, or
Code:
<spnOverrides
numeric="46000" <!--chinese spn code-->
spn="Yanzi"/>
but they did not work at all...
So how can I modify the spn name?
About Framework-res.apk (from MoDaCo r3.1):
I want to modify framework-res.apk and I read a lot of posts talking about it.. However, I still do not know why every time after I flashed a modified framework-res.apk, my desire storage reduced 10mb-20mb.. right now only 30mb remains...
Also, when I use APKTool 1.3.1 to decompile and recompile immediately, the 2.7mb apk turned into 5.0mb... get bigger! That's weired...

Question about APN info from apns-conf.xml

I managed to get a system dump from a Samsung Acclaim which is the only Android phone available for my service provider (US Cellular/USCC.)
I found the apns-conf.xml file but I'm not sure what info I need from it to get added to the APNs available for XDAndroid. (I've attached the file.)
Also, wouldn't there be a way to just add this to my system.ext2?

heavymetalmage said:
I managed to get a system dump from a Samsung Acclaim which is the only Android phone available for my service provider (US Cellular/USCC.)
I found the apns-conf.xml file but I'm not sure what info I need from it to get added to the APNs available for XDAndroid. (I've attached the file.)
Also, wouldn't there be a way to just add this to my system.ext2?
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the apn list provided is sooooooooooo small. Probably because the phone is only available in the US. Not worth looking at but if you wanted to add it to your system.ext2
then
Code:
mkdir mountfolder
sudo mount -o loop system.ext2 mountfolder
Add the apns-conf.xml to /system/etc
then
Code:
sudo umount mountfolder

babijoee said:
the apn list provided is sooooooooooo small. Probably because the phone is only available in the US. Not worth looking at but if you wanted to add it to your system.ext2
then
Code:
mkdir mountfolder
sudo mount -o loop system.ext2 mountfolder
Add the apns-conf.xml to /system/etc
then
Code:
sudo umount mountfolder
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Well I went through it all but it didn't allow me to use USCC as my apn. Thanks for your help though Babijoee!

heavymetalmage said:
Well I went through it all but it didn't allow me to use USCC as my apn. Thanks for your help though Babijoee!
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Well if the APN was provided within the apns-conf.xml it should auto-detect. Otherwise you can input it manually

babijoee said:
Well if the APN was provided within the apns-conf.xml it should auto-detect. Otherwise you can input it manually
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Actually this is not correct the RUU_Bravo_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.19.707.7_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126179_signed rom has an apns-conf.xml that looks like this ..
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<!-- Copyright (C) 2008 The Android Open Source Project
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
You may obtain a copy of the License at
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
limitations under the License.
-->
<!-- This file contains fake APNs that are necessary for the emulator
to talk to the network. It should only be installed for SDK builds.
This file is not installed by the local Android.mk, it's installed using
a PRODUCT_COPY_FILES line in the sdk section of the toplevel Makefile.
-->
<!-- use empty string to specify no proxy or port -->
<!-- This version must agree with that in apps/common/res/apns.xml -->
<apns version="6">
<apn carrier="Android"
mcc="310"
mnc="995"
apn="internet"
user="*"
server="*"
password="*"
mmsc="null"
/>
<!--apn carrier="TelKila"
mcc="310"
mnc="260"
apn="internet"
user="*"
server="*"
password="*"
mmsc="null"
/-->
</apns>
And as you can see there's SFA in there that is useful however this rom has no problem configuring the APNS for all of the Asia networks... I have yet to figure out where the configuration is hiding or if it is actually downloaded from the internet using a generic Internet apn named "internet" ..

AsiaWWE-apns.xml
I finally found it .. it seems that the framework-res.apk contains an apns.xml with all the details in it. It would appear that the old /system/etc/apns-conf.xml is depreciated in favour of res/xml/apns.xml in the framework-res.apk file ..
I have attached the Asian WWE apns.xml definition file for everyone in this region ..

nice find will look into it when time lets me

babijoee said:
Well if the APN was provided within the apns-conf.xml it should auto-detect. Otherwise you can input it manually
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I tried it once again with no luck. I think the issue must have to do with the network being CDMA.

heavymetalmage said:
I tried it once again with no luck. I think the issue must have to do with the network being CDMA.
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I'll have to have a look at what sidewindr suggested. It could be the root of the problem.

so in my endless quest to play with apn settings, i tried to replace the apn.xml file in the framework-res.apk and when i loaded the new apk, it kept crashing my phone.apk. once i put the original back, it loaded everything up again no problems.
babijoee, do we have an easy way to edit the apns to our liking yet? for testing or whatever...

[HOW TO] Add more wallpapers to TwWallpaperChooser

Although there are 26 wallpapers in TwWallpaperChooser.apk, only 5 are selectable. To add the missing wallpapers (or more) to the TwWallpaperChooser app, do the following:
1) Decompile TwWallpaperChooser.apk (apktool d TwWallpaperChooser.apk)
2) Make sure there are no errors, if so grab another copy of TwWallpaperChooser.apk
3) Edit the file res/values-hdpi/arrays.xml
4) Add wallpapers as new items (images should be in res/drawable-hdpi).
eg.
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<resources>
<string-array name="wallpapers">
<item>wallpaper_bliss</item>
<item>wallpaper_brown</item>
<item>wallpaper_cafe</item>
<item>wallpaper_canyon</item>
<item>wallpaper_cat2</item>
<item>wallpaper_circle</item>
<item>wallpaper_desert</item>
<item>wallpaper_field</item>
<item>wallpaper_flower</item>
<item>wallpaper_glass</item>
<item>wallpaper_grass</item>
<item>wallpaper_grass_new</item>
<item>wallpaper_light</item>
<item>wallpaper_motion</item>
<item>wallpaper_nexuswallpaper1</item>
<item>wallpaper_phasebeam</item>
<item>wallpaper_rock</item>
<item>wallpaper_secdesert</item>
<item>wallpaper_speedlight</item>
<item>wallpaper_secdesert</item>
<item>wallpaper_stars</item>
<item>wallpaper_street</item>
<item>wallpaper_street_lights</item>
<item>wallpaper_tree</item>
<item>wallpaper_venezia</item>
<item>wallpaper_zanzibar</item>
</string-array>
</resources>
5) Recompile TwWallpaperChooser.apk (apktool b TwWallpaperChooser TwWallpaperChooserNew.apk)
6) Extract new resources.arsc file from TwWallpaperChooserNew.apk (unzip TwWallpaperChooserNew.apk resources.arsc)
7) Rename TwWallpaperChooser.apk to TwWallpaperChooser.zip
8) Add new resources.arsc file to TwWallpaperChooser.zip (zip TwWallpaperChooser.zip resources.arsc)
9) Rename TwWallpaperChooser.zip to TwWallpaperChooser.apk
10) Put TwWallpaperChooser.apk back on phone.

works like charm! simple and easy instructions!!!
can i use this method to add in new wallpapers?

I have managed to extract the TwWallpaperChooser.apk using Android Commander. I have followed steps 1 and 2 but the directory in step 3 doesn't exist on my phone. Can someone help?

Transform said:
I have managed to extract the TwWallpaperChooser.apk using Android Commander. I have followed steps 1 and 2 but the directory in step 3 doesn't exist on my phone. Can someone help?
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You can see the directory only after decompiling the apk. It is inside resources.arsc in the normal apk.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

Ok so I got as far as step 8 in this guide:
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1188389
where I moved the TwWallpaperChooser.apk from my device to the 'place-apk-here-for-modding' folder.
I then completed step 1 of the guide in this thread but I'm not sure where to go next...

[Tutorial] Decompile/Recompile APKs

Complete guide on how to Decompile/Recompile Apks with APKTOOL
This Tutorial is for Windows Only
Apktool and all .bat files outlined in this tutorial have been uploaded here for your convenience
Requirements
- 7zip / Winrar (or similar)
- Apktool - (Package link above)
Notes
- I use .bat file to make the whole process alot quicker ...
- Copying Apktool files (aapt.exe, apktool.bat, apktool.jar, baksmali.jar, zipalign.exe) into C:/windows will allow you to use the .bat files anywhere on your computer without the need for apktool in the same directory
Step 1 - First you need to install the framework files so the apktool can use them to decompile other apks in the rom that depend on the framework
- Make a text document and rename it "Install Framework.bat"
- Edit it with a txt editor and paste in this code
Code:
CMD /K apktool if framework-res.apk
- with your framework-res.apk in the folder run the Install Framework.bat file and it should output
Code:
Framework installed to: C:\Users\USER\apktool\framework\1.apk
Step 2 - Decompiling (we will be decompiling framework-res.apk in this tutorial)
- First make a copy of the apk you wish to decompile and name it backup.apk (this will be used later)
- Make a text document and rename it "Decompile.bat"
- Edit it with a txt editor and paste in this code (replace the "framework-res.apk" with the name of the apk you wish to decompile)
Code:
CMD /K apktool d framework-res.apk
- with your apk in the same folder run the Decompile.bat file and it create a folder that you can edit as you see fit
Step 3 - Recompiling (we will be Recompiling framework-res.apk in this tutorial)
- Make a text document and rename it "Compile.bat"
- Edit it with a txt editor and paste in this code (replace the "framework-res.apk" with the name of the apk you wish to recompile)
Code:
del almostdone.apk
CMD /K apktool b framework-res almostdone.apk
- Run the Compile.bat file and it create an apk called almostdone.apk (if you get errors you most likely made a change which broke the apk)
- Open both almostdone.apk and backup with 7zip or Winrar
- Drag all the contents of almostdone.apk except for AndroidManifest.xml into backup.apk and replace existing files
- Now make a text document and rename it "Zipalign.bat"
- Edit it with a txt editor and paste in this code (replace the "framework-res.apk" with the name of the apk you wish to recompile)
Code:
del framework-res.apk
zipalign.exe -v 4 backup.apk framework-res.apk
- Run the Zipalign.bat file and it create the finished apk

Nice one :good:, but i think very few takers in our forum. I was also thinking about posting on ROM Porting, but there are many guides already out there .

yeah ... seems so.... iv'e tryed porting myself ... never got it booting ...

[HOW TO] MOD Files with APKTool

APKTool.zip (with Signed Files & Tools) has these files inside...
_____________________________________________________
! SGS3 (TMobile) Signed Files - framework-res (4.1.1)
! SGS3 (TMobile) Signed Files - SystemUI (4.1.1)
! Instructions + Info.txt
! Tool - 7-Zip v9.20 installer.exe
! Tool - Notepad++ 6.2.3 installer.exe
aapt.exe (from Android SDK Files {adt-bundle-windows-x86\sdk\platform-tools}) Android SDK
apktool.jar (APKTool v1.5.1 - Newest Release 12-28-2012) APKTool
*** Works on Windows x86 32 bit (NOT Tested on 64 bit)
Must have installed on Windows
__________________________
Java {I use Java Runtime Environment 1.7.0.10} Java 32bit
Notepad++ {Editing tool}
7-Zip (or WinRAR)
! Instructions + Info on Post #2
Download : APKTool.zip
Other Similar Helpful Links (that relate)...
Link #1- [How To] Use and install APKtool (v6ser)
Link #2- [How To} Setup use APKtool (RMarkwald)
Update: I check on this thread only once a week to answer questions. So be patient.

! Instructions + Info
NOTES
__________________________________________________________________
*** to "ADD Back SIGNED Files", open up newly created .apk with 7-Zip (or WinRAR) and add in (META-INF folder + AndroidManifest.xml)
.apk NEED'S to be SIGNED, .jar DOESN'T
Doesn't matter which set is used, as long as they are a MATCHING SET. (META-INF folder + AndroidManifest.xml)
APKTOOL LINES Explained
__________________________________________________________________
LINE apktool if framework-res.apk (Creates this file... C:\Documents and Settings\{your username}\apktool\framework\1.apk)
-that created "1.apk" file has "resources.arsc" inside.
-It's only Needed to run 1st time to register file with APKTool
LINE apktool d {file name} (De-Compiles to {file named folder -".apk" or +".out"})
LINE apktool b {folder name} (Compiles to {folder name}\dist)
Instructions : How to Use Apktool
__________________________________________________________________
1. Extract the "APKTool.zip" file to C:\ so that it looks this C:\APKTool
2. Extract "framework-res.apk" from your ROM's "system\framework" folder & put file into C:\APKTool
3. Copy any file(s) to edit to your C:\APKTool folder {xxx.apk, xxx.jar}
4. In Windows, get to your CMD box (in WinXP - Start Menu - Run - CMD)
CD:\apktool
apktool if framework-res.apk
{Example #1 - Editing framework-res.apk}
________________________________________
apktool d framework-res.apk
...{edit file(s) with Notepad++}
apktool b framework-res
...{add back SIGNED Files}
{Example #2 - Editing SystemUI.apk}
___________________________________
apktool d systemui.apk
...{edit file(s) with Notepad++}
apktool b systemui
...{add back SIGNED Files}
{Example #3 - Editing android.policy.jar}
_________________________________________
apktool d android.policy.jar
...{edit file(s) with Notepad++}
apktool b android.policy.jar.out
{Example #4 - Editing services.jar}
___________________________________
apktool d services.jar
...{edit file(s) with Notepad++}
apktool b services.jar.out
5. Finished !

I created this thread, as to not clutter up a ROM that I posted. Now I can help others who use it here!

ktmdave7 said:
APKTool.zip (with Signed Files & Tools) has these files inside...
_____________________________________________________
! SGS3 (TMobile) Signed Files - framework-res (4.1.1)
! SGS3 (TMobile) Signed Files - SystemUI (4.1.1)
! Instructions + Info.txt
! Tool - 7-Zip v9.20 installer.exe
! Tool - Notepad++ 6.2.3 installer.exe
aapt.exe (from Android SDK Files {adt-bundle-windows-x86\sdk\platform-tools}) Android SDK
apktool.jar (APKTool v1.5.1 - Newest Release 12-28-2012) APKTool
*** Works on Windows x86 32 bit (NOT Tested on 64 bit)
Must have installed on Windows
__________________________
Java {I use Java Runtime Environment 1.7.0.10} Java 32bit
Notepad++ {Editing tool}
7-Zip (or WinRAR)
! Instructions + Info on Post #2
Download : APKTool.zip
Other Similar Helpful Links (that relate)...
Link #1- [How To] Use and install APKtool (v6ser)
Link #2- [How To} Setup use APKtool (RMarkwald)
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Thanks for this. Maybe people will stop demanding so much and start to experiment and learn themselves....

Thanks, I've been having trouble using apkmanager and needed to get a good setup with apktools for editing framework. I'll give this a go and a very special thanks for the instructions!
Noellenchris

Ok, for me I have to type apktool.jar d framework-res.apk and then I edited \values\arrays.xml and when I type apktool.jar b framework-res it created a build/apk folder but it is empty... Any ideas? I was trying jovy's tethering mod. I also ran aptool.jar if framework-res.apk first and verified the user folder was created with a file called 1.apk. Probably a noob question and I apologize in advance.
I have also previously reinstalled JRE for both normal and x64 versions plus ensured they are added to my path environment. I also added a JAVA_HOME entry and added the path in the values to my JRE path. Hmmm....that's about it I guess for now.
Thanks

dude thanks so much.
i needed someone to hold my hand through this. ill try it once im off work.

when I use this tool on (Windows XP 32bit), I get "Build" folder, when it tries to Compile (and it can be empty, if it tried to compile and got interrupted, or possibly a error)
I usually delete these 2 folders (build + dist)... (if they are there) right before a Re-compile.
\build = project folder of Re-compiling.
\dist = project Newly created .apk (or .jar) file goes.
Working with APKTool is easy... but you learn the most by using a lot and testing it yourself. I try many different methods and recheck the file if did 1 way, then I try another way and see if any thing is changed by another method (lots of comparing and confidence builds this way) Something that is tuff to explain in Text and in Instructions, but eventually, you have confidence in file comparisons and makes sense then.
*** Sometimes I see different Text words, that seam like could be error (but to me Error text, is when the CMD box filles with much extra TEXT and you can tell it messed up... NOT just 1 text line of code)

noellenchris said:
Ok, for me I have to type apktool.jar d framework-res.apk and then I edited \values\arrays.xml and when I type apktool.jar b framework-res it created a build/apk folder but it is empty... Any ideas? I was trying jovy's tethering mod. I also ran aptool.jar if framework-res.apk first and verified the user folder was created with a file called 1.apk. Probably a noob question and I apologize in advance.
I have also previously reinstalled JRE for both normal and x64 versions plus ensured they are added to my path environment. I also added a JAVA_HOME entry and added the path in the values to my JRE path. Hmmm....that's about it I guess for now.
Thanks
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Found my issue, my edit on the arrays.xml was bad, I kept forgetting to add a /> at the end of the edit. duh. Glad it didn't compile and I ended up with some crazy errors on my phone... Lesson learned.
Noellenchris

I cant delete files from folder-apktool after decompile, compile, give permission but dont cant delete.I on win 8.How delete

very useful. Thanks!