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[Request] Notification bar mods

Hi guys!
I'm a proud owner of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
First day, unlocked, rooted and Android Revolution HD rom installed!
I'm now trying to get my perfect setup and I need your help!
I'm trying to mod the notification bar like in the Black Exodus theme by Nitroz.
I'd like all icons in white with the black notification bar and the clock in the center of the bar. Next thing I want is when the bar is expanded to get all words in white instead of ICS blue.
Problem is, I'm not able to get it to work.
I've got my systemUI.apk and my Framework-res.apk ready.
Got my apktool installed to decompile and recompile the apk and signapk to sign it.
I've managed to get my SystemUI to decompile and put in a line of code in the status_bar.xml file to get the clock centered.
I then try to recompile it but that's where I fail. It freaks out and gives me a few errors that I don't understand.
I was wondering if the people of XDA would be kind enough to help me out here!
Thanks in advance!
diSke

If you changed number of images for battery animation, you'll have to edit "stat_sys_battery.xml" and "stat_sys_battery_charge.xml" in "SystemUI.apk/res/drawable/" otherwise battery icon won't show up. Other icons are just png files.
Dont know where the color of the text is but its somewhere in framework-res.apk. My advice is to do one thing, compile, push and see how it works. If it works, do another edit.
What edits you've made exactly?

AlisCZ said:
If you changed number of images for battery animation, you'll have to edit "stat_sys_battery.xml" and "stat_sys_battery_charge.xml" in "SystemUI.apk/res/drawable/" otherwise battery icon won't show up. Other icons are just png files.
Dont know where the color of the text is but its somewhere in framework-res.apk. My advice is to do one thing, compile, push and see how it works. If it works, do another edit.
What edits you've made exactly?
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I've tried to get the clock centered (which is my main goal)
White icons and white text is a big plus!
I found quite a few tutorials on how to get the clock centered so I guess my code should be solid.
But since I can't recompile my SystemUI file I couldn't see if it worked or not.
It gives me this error message.
Code:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Joris>cd \
C:\>cd apktools
C:\Apktools>apktool d SystemUI.apk
I: Baksmaling...
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\Joris\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
C:\Apktools>apktool b SystemUI
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
invalid resource directory name: C:\Apktools\SystemUI\res/drawable-sw600dp-xhdpi
invalid resource directory name: C:\Apktools\SystemUI\res/layout-sw600dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\Apktools\SystemUI\res/values-sw600dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\Apktools\SystemUI\res/values-sw600dp-port
invalid resource directory name: C:\Apktools\SystemUI\res/values-sw720dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\Apktools\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\Joris\AppData\Local\Temp\A
PKTOOL6571312919530206705.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Joris\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C
:\Apktools\SystemUI\res, -M, C:\Apktools\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.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\Joris\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL6571312919530206705.tmp, -I, C:\Users\Joris
\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Apktools\SystemUI\res, -M, C:\Apktools\SystemUI
\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:191)
... 6 more
C:\Apktools>

You could try AOKP. You can center clock in setting of the rom.
For apktool try to decompile SystemUI.apk over 10. Thats decompiling with dependence and you can install your framework this way.
Over 22 choose your SystemUI.apk. Press 10, some blabla will write in the terminal and you will be asked to put your dependency file. Just drag your framework-res.apk in the window or put the full path to it and that should do it. Then you can decompile with 9.

Yeah I knew you could manually do it in AOKP but I really like the ROM i'm on now.
Oké, I'll try that! Thanks!

It doesn't work. When I try to drag my framework-res.apk when it asks for my dependee apk it says:
"Sorry that's not the dependee apk, try again"
Any ideas?

Damn I'm sure I had the same problem but I can't remember how I fixed it
Well this is what I did and it worked for me. Make sure your apktool is in C:

AlisCZ said:
Damn I'm sure I had the same problem but I can't remember how I fixed it
Well this is what I did and it worked for me. Make sure your apktool is in C:
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Yes I did all that.
I stopped messing with it and used a gentle approach and I managed to get it to work. Got my new SystemUI to compile and sign and pushed it back to the phone.
Rebooted my phone and *sign* status bar and softkeys were gone.
changing some .png files aren't the problem. That's easy.
Messing with the code isn't! Any help would be appreciated to get my clock centered with the Android Revolution HD ROM!
Thanks AlisCZ for your help so far!

diSke said:
Yes I did all that.
I stopped messing with it and used a gentle approach and I managed to get it to work. Got my new SystemUI to compile and sign and pushed it back to the phone.
Rebooted my phone and *sign* status bar and softkeys were gone.
changing some .png files aren't the problem. That's easy.
Messing with the code isn't! Any help would be appreciated to get my clock centered with the Android Revolution HD ROM!
Thanks AlisCZ for your help so far!
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Sorry. I don't know what you should do now. Statusbar and navbar disappear when you do wrong edit in code. Thats only thing I cant tell you right now. I dont have to sign SystemUI for my AOKP btw

[MODDING/THEMING] Apktool for ICS apks

If you are an amateur/aficionado modder or themer, this is for you:
Some people are still having problems de/compiling system apks on Samsung ICS builds, most of the errors arising are related to "bad magic values". I googled a little and managed to find a modded Apktool. I’ve tested it and it has worked fine so far with many apks (e.g. framework-res, TouchWiz30Launcher, etc).
I packed all necessary files below, including new aapt from Android SDK 4.0.3. As you may already know, you need latest JDK for this to work.
*** NOTICE *** There are some apks like SystemUI that need special treatment. If errors are found when decompiling an apk with ICS Apktool, you have to try decompiling it using the Original Apktool which I've just uploaded, then for recompiling it you need to use the ICS Apktool (if you run the Original Apktool to recompile, you will probably encounter errors). Remember, both packages contain different aapt executables so it is recommended making two separate folders for each zip content.
Credit goes to Brut.all who developed the original Apktool and gcrut…@gmail.com who modded it.
NOTE: This thread is not intended to be a guide for modding or theming. If you want to start messing with apks, there are many tutorials out there.

this is not work for me... got error when trying to decompile SystemUI.apk:
Code:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.RuntimeException: bad magic value: 64 65 78 0a 30 33 35 00
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:377)
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:274)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:44)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:33)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.decodeSourcesSmali(Androlib.java:68)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:85)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:128)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:65)
any solution?

i04055 said:
this is not work for me... got error when trying to decompile SystemUI.apk:
Code:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.RuntimeException: bad magic value: 64 65 78 0a 30 33 35 00
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:377)
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:274)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:44)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:33)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.decodeSourcesSmali(Androlib.java:68)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:85)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:128)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:65)
any solution?
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Delete classes.dex from SystemUI.apk before decompiling. If you want to edit classes.dex use smali/baksmali 1.3.2.

i04055 said:
this is not work for me... got error when trying to decompile SystemUI.apk:
Code:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.RuntimeException: bad magic value: 64 65 78 0a 30 33 35 00
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:377)
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:274)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:44)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliDecoder.decode(SmaliDecoder.java:33)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.decodeSourcesSmali(Androlib.java:68)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:85)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:128)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:65)
any solution?
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Do the following:
Decompile SystemUI using "Original Apktool" (already uploaded to the OP). If you try to recompile the apk with the Original Apktool you might find errors so you have to recompile it but this time using the "ICS Apktool". I hope this work for you.

sileshnair said:
Delete classes.dex from SystemUI.apk before decompiling. If you want to edit classes.dex use smali/baksmali 1.3.2.
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I am succeed decompile it without classes.dex, searching for baksmali now...
-- edit ---
I've tried, but get the same error as below....
xtremesv said:
Do the following:
Decompile SystemUI using "Original Apktool" (already uploaded to the OP). If you try to recompile the apk with the Original Apktool you might find errors so you have to recompile it but this time using the "ICS Apktool". I hope this work for you.
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I am able to decompile it with original apk tool but when I tried to recompile it using ICS apktool i got this error :
Code:
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:318: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_3 declared h
erbrut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\DOCUME~1\edp\LOCA
LS~1\Temp\APKTOOL4562847521524937175.tmp, -I, C:\Documents and Settings\edp\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, E:\android\Lab\
SystemUI\res, -M, E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\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:\DOCUME~1\edp\LOCALS~1\Temp\APKTOOL4562847
521524937175.tmp, -I, C:\Documents and Settings\edp\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res, -M, E:\and
roid\Lab\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)
... 6 more
e is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:319: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_3_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:320: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_4 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:321: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_4_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:322: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_5 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:323: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_5_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:324: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_6 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:325: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_6_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:99: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_battery_not_charge declared
here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:326: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_signal_null declared here i
s not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:327: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_status_bar_close_on declared here is
not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:101: error: Public symbol drawable/zzz_stat_vt_signal declared here is not
defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:102: error: Public symbol drawable/zzz_stat_vt_signal_null declared here i
s not defined.
what's going wrong here?

i04055 said:
I've tried, but get the same error as below....
I am able to decompile it with original apk tool but when I tried to recompile it using ICS apktool i got this error :
Code:
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:318: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_3 declared h
erbrut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\DOCUME~1\edp\LOCA
LS~1\Temp\APKTOOL4562847521524937175.tmp, -I, C:\Documents and Settings\edp\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, E:\android\Lab\
SystemUI\res, -M, E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\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:\DOCUME~1\edp\LOCALS~1\Temp\APKTOOL4562847
521524937175.tmp, -I, C:\Documents and Settings\edp\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res, -M, E:\and
roid\Lab\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)
... 6 more
e is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:319: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_3_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:320: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_4 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:321: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_4_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:322: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_5 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:323: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_5_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:324: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_6 declared h
ere is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:325: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_6_level_signal_6_fully decl
ared here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:99: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_battery_not_charge declared
here is not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:326: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_stat_sys_signal_null declared here i
s not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:327: error: Public symbol drawable/tw_status_bar_close_on declared here is
not defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:101: error: Public symbol drawable/zzz_stat_vt_signal declared here is not
defined.
E:\android\Lab\SystemUI\res\values\public.xml:102: error: Public symbol drawable/zzz_stat_vt_signal_null declared here i
s not defined.
what's going wrong here?
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Take into account that both packages contents must be in separate folders to retain their respective aapt file which is different for each one. The best way to do this is to decompile SystemUI with Original Apktool then take the generated SystemUI folder and copy it into the ICS Apktool folder and recompile after your modding is done.

Nice thread mate. This will e of great help for new themers
Cheers

xtremesv said:
Take into account that both packages contents must be in separate folders to retain their respective aapt file which is different for each one. The best way to do this is to decompile SystemUI with Original Apktool then take the generated SystemUI folder and copy it into the ICS Apktool folder and recompile after your modding is done.
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too bad... stil got same error... I'm really confused....

good job, helpful tool.
thank you.

I've solved my problems with apktool v1.4.3 and ICS-JPQ using the original aapt file of the last SDK/plattform-tools and not the aapt file provided by apktool. Now I can decompile/recompile whatever ICS file (at least for now).
Tested with framework-res.apk, SystemUI.apk, Settings.apk, Phone.apk and android.policy.jar
my2cents

i04055 said:
too bad... stil got same error... I'm really confused....
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The last error you posted seemed related to bad version of aapt.exe. That's why I recommended using both Apktools one for decompiling and the other for rebuilding, that way is how it has worked in my case.
I wish I could've helped you more.

intronauta said:
I've solved my problems with apktool v1.4.3 and ICS-JPQ using the original aapt file of the last SDK/plattform-tools and not the aapt file provided by apktool. Now I can decompile/recompile whatever ICS file (at least for now).
Tested with framework-res.apk, SystemUI.apk, Settings.apk, Phone.apk and android.policy.jar
my2cents
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this method work for me in the past, while decompiling MIUI's framework, now, can't seem to make it work using stock rom's framework, tried using different version of apktool and apk manager, and the one in this thread, to no avail. im also having that aapt problem

It's really a pain in the ass to find a way to decompile/compile any ics apk file, so hope the tips suggested in this thread work...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-2

Here is my ApkManager, it's based on ApkManager 4.9 and contain an updated aapt and hacked Apktool 1.4.3 (new magic values) with updated smali (thanks to Ficeto).
I hope this will help you, it should work for all current ICS apps.

wanam said:
Here is my ApkManager, it's based on ApkManager 4.9 and contain an updated aapt and hacked Apktool 1.4.3 (new magic values) with updated smali (thanks to Ficeto).
I hope this will help you, it should work for all current ICS apps.
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TKS wanam

wanam said:
Here is my ApkManager, it's based on ApkManager 4.9 and contain an updated aapt and hacked Apktool 1.4.3 (new magic values) with updated smali (thanks to Ficeto).
I hope this will help you, it should work for all current ICS apps.
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Thanks, Wanam. I do really want this tool, too!!!

wanam said:
Here is my ApkManager, it's based on ApkManager 4.9 and contain an updated aapt and hacked Apktool 1.4.3 (new magic values) with updated smali (thanks to Ficeto).
I hope this will help you, it should work for all current ICS apps.
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I just tried de-compiling and re-compiling the systemui.apk, which is the only apk I've had issues with since making the transfer to ICS and it worked perfect using this. Thank you SOOO much!!

Tiffany84 said:
I just tried de-compiling and re-compiling the systemui.apk, which is the only apk I've had issues with since making the transfer to ICS and it worked perfect using this. Thank you SOOO much!!
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Hi, Tiffany. I have trouble when I decompile and compile SystemUI.apk. Can you show me the step? Do I need to pull framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk first and run "apktool if" command?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA

cyfgeorge said:
Hi, Tiffany. I have trouble when I decompile and compile SystemUI.apk. Can you show me the step? Do I need to pull framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk first and run "apktool if" command?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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Yes, only framework-res.apk.

wanam said:
Here is my ApkManager, it's based on ApkManager 4.9 and contain an updated aapt and hacked Apktool 1.4.3 (new magic values) with updated smali (thanks to Ficeto).
I hope this will help you, it should work for all current ICS apps.
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I'm struggling with this could someone help please? I'm getting the following error when compiling framework-res
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|24/03/2012 -- 17:09:19.00|
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'mode' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
java version "1.7.0_03"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_03-b05)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 22.1-b02, mixed mode, sharing)
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute?
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-en-rGB\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute?
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-en-rGB\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-en-rUS\plurals.xml:79: error: Multiple substitutions specified in non-positional format; did you mean to add the formatted="false" attribute?
C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res\values-en-rUS\plurals.xml:79: error: Found tag </item> where </plurals> is expected
aapt: warning: string 'policydesc_allow_htmlemail' has no default translation in C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res; found: en_US
aapt: warning: string 'policylab_allow_htmlemail' has no default translation in C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res; found: en_US
aapt: warning: string 'wifi_p2p_pbc_go_negotiation_request_message' has no default translation in C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res; found: en_GB
aapt: warning: string 'wifi_p2p_pin_display_message' has no default translation in C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res; found: en_GB
aapt: warning: string 'wifi_p2p_pin_go_negotiation_request_message' has no default translation in C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res; found: en_GB
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL4577066397448428082.tmp, -x, -S, C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res, -M, C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\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\Mike\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL4577066397448428082.tmp, -x, -S, C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\res, -M, C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\other\..\projects\framework-res.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)
... 6 more
The system cannot find the file specified.
'7za' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
'7za' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
The system cannot find the file specified.
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Here's the log from decompiling
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|24/03/2012 -- 17:01:57.71|
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'mode' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
java version "1.7.0_03"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_03-b05)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 22.1-b02, mixed mode, sharing)
Could Not Find C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedframework-res.apk
Could Not Find C:\Android\android-sdk\Apk_Manager_ICS\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedframework-res.apk
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
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Problem recompiling SystemUI

i am having some problem recompiling the new build 0.587 SystemUI
I get this message
C:\Apktool>apktool b SystemUI fin.apk
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res\values\styles.xml:3: error: Error retrieving parent for
item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppearan
ce.StatusBar'.
C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res\values\styles.xml:8: error: Error retrieving parent for
item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppearan
ce.StatusBar'.
C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res\values\styles.xml:9: error: Error retrieving parent for
item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppearan
ce.StatusBar'.
C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res\values\styles.xml:14: error: Error retrieving parent for
item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppeara
nce.StatusBar'.
C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res\values\styles.xml:46: error: Error retrieving parent for
item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppeara
nce.StatusBar.Ticker'.
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\NOIM\AppData\Local\Temp\AP
KTOOL3986682972765043768.tmp, -I, C:\Users\NOIM\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\
Apktool\SystemUI\res, -M, C:\Apktool\SystemUI\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:251)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:325)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:270)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:193)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:175)
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\NOIM\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL3986682972765043768.tmp, -I, C:\Users\NOIM\a
pktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Apktool\SystemUI\res, -M, C:\Apktool\SystemUI\And
roidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:249)
... 6 more
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CAn anyone find whats Wrong ???

Have you installed the relevant files first? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759573

SystemUI has different recompile.. I was looking for a solution for 20 days but noone helped.. anyway here is %100 solution of myself for recompiling SystemUI.apk
>> use wanam's ICS apk manager. it works with GB too..
>> Before decompile .apk , right click and ' open archive ' with 7-zip. Drag & drop classes.dex file to a folder or desktop, and delete inside the .apk..
Decompile it, do what you want and recompile.. After all is ok, open unsigned apk with 7-zip and drag&drop classes.dex back.
Cheers..
Opss, ıf U still have recompile problem, try using latest 'aapt' file. ,)

thanks for the reply ...i will give each method a try ...

Decompile, modify, compile SystemUIGoogle.apk - Oreo 8.1

Hi
I used apktool to decompile SystemUIGoogle.apk from stock Oreo 8.1
I changed something and now I'd like to compile again and push modified APK to my Pixel XL.
I was getting error with 9patch PNG, but I need now sign,zippalign etc.
Apktool can do this?
If yes, how?
What tools do I need more?
Some time ago I used APK Multitool and I made changes, then flashable zips, but Oreo is not supported yet, so..any help is appreciated..
Thanks in advance.

Ask @Tulsadiver

I don't actually sign my mods as they are done directly on the phone therefore using existing signing.

Tulsadiver said:
I don't actually sign my mods as they are done directly on the phone therefore using existing signing.
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You're saying I can modify SystemUIGoogle.apk on the fly on the phone?
How?
Is it safe?
I want to change only one value in one xml.

mr-tical said:
You're saying I can modify SystemUIGoogle.apk on the fly on the phone?
How?
Is it safe?
I want to change only one value in one xml.
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You still have to do the modding yourself on your computer..... decompile, mod, recompile, and then install via TWRP. Vrthemer has been around a long time.

Tulsadiver said:
You still have to do the modding yourself on your computer..... decompile, mod, recompile, and then install via TWRP. Vrthemer has been around a long time.
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Well, I have problem with recompile after modification.
If I attach framework-res.apk, SystemUIGoogle.apk and write what and where to modify, can you do it for me?

mr-tical said:
Well, I have problem with recompile after modification.
If I attach framework-res.apk, SystemUIGoogle.apk and write what and where to modify, can you do it for me?
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Sure but what kind of trouble are you having?

Tulsadiver said:
Sure but what kind of trouble are you having?
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I decompiled SystemUIGoogle.apk with apktool.
I changed what I need in res/values/bools.xml >
Code:
<bool name="config_hideLtePlus">true</bool>
to false
And now while compile I have problem with:
Code:
ERROR: 9-patch image C:\Users\Adam\Desktop\apk\SystemUIGoogle\res\drawable-xxxhdpi\pip_dismiss_scrim.9.png malformed.
W: No marked region found along edge.
brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): [C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_734656234341715788.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 27, --target-sdk-version, 27, --version-code, 27, --version-name, 8.1.0, --no-version-vectors, -F, C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL3518753523982827780.tmp, -0, arsc, -0, arsc, -I, C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Adam\Desktop\apk\SystemUIGoogle\res, -M, C:\Users\Adam\Desktop\apk\SystemUIGoogle\AndroidManifest.xml]
W: Found along left edge.
W: ERROR: Failure processing PNG image C:\Users\Adam\Desktop\apk\SystemUIGoogle\res\drawable-xxxhdpi\pip_dismiss_scrim.9.png
I fixed this by deleting pip_dismiss_scrim.9.png from res\drawable-xxxhdpi and from public.xml in res\values (I tried yestarday fixing this in different ways, but with no luck)
And now apk was compiled without errors
Code:
C:\Users\Adam\Desktop\apk>apktool b SystemUIGoogle
I: Using Apktool 2.3.2
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
W: warning: string 'notifications_off_text' has no default translation.
W: warning: string 'notifications_off_title' has no default translation.
W: warning: string 'skylab_instruction_assistant' has no default translation.
W: warning: string 'skylab_instruction_fit' has no default translation.
I: Building apk file...
I: Copying unknown files/dir...
I: Built apk...
But now I need sign, zippalign etc this apk before I push this to my marlin and I don't know how to do it

mr-tical said:
I decompiled SystemUIGoogle.apk with apktool.
I changed what I need in res/values/bools.xml >
Code:
<bool name="config_hideLtePlus">true</bool>
to false
And now while compile I have problem with:
Code:
ERROR: 9-patch image C:\Users\Adam\Desktop\apk\SystemUIGoogle\res\drawable-xxxhdpi\pip_dismiss_scrim.9.png malformed.
W: No marked region found along edge.
brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): [C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_734656234341715788.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 27, --target-sdk-version, 27, --version-code, 27, --version-name, 8.1.0, --no-version-vectors, -F, C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL3518753523982827780.tmp, -0, arsc, -0, arsc, -I, C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Adam\Desktop\apk\SystemUIGoogle\res, -M, C:\Users\Adam\Desktop\apk\SystemUIGoogle\AndroidManifest.xml]
W: Found along left edge.
W: ERROR: Failure processing PNG image C:\Users\Adam\Desktop\apk\SystemUIGoogle\res\drawable-xxxhdpi\pip_dismiss_scrim.9.png
I fixed this by deleting pip_dismiss_scrim.9.png from res\drawable-xxxhdpi and from public.xml in res\values (I tried yestarday fixing this in different ways, but with no luck)
And now apk was compiled without errors
Code:
C:\Users\Adam\Desktop\apk>apktool b SystemUIGoogle
I: Using Apktool 2.3.2
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
W: warning: string 'notifications_off_text' has no default translation.
W: warning: string 'notifications_off_title' has no default translation.
W: warning: string 'skylab_instruction_assistant' has no default translation.
W: warning: string 'skylab_instruction_fit' has no default translation.
I: Building apk file...
I: Copying unknown files/dir...
I: Built apk...
But now I need sign, zippalign etc this apk before I push this to my marlin and I don't know how to do it
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Upload it.

Tulsadiver said:
Upload it.
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All files here
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LakStApjucWhIJiiCBZb-iqCMaXU_lUh?usp=sharing

mr-tical said:
All files here
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LakStApjucWhIJiiCBZb-iqCMaXU_lUh?usp=sharing
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Is the signed one, the modded one?

Tulsadiver said:
Is the signed one, the modded one?
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framework-res.apk and SystemUIGoogle.apk are original.
SystemUIGoogle_unsigned.apk is modded and recompiled.

mr-tical said:
framework-res.apk and SystemUIGoogle.apk are original.
SystemUIGoogle_unsigned.apk is modded and recompiled.
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Try flashing this.

Tulsadiver said:
Try flashing this.
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Oh Man, thanks!!!
It's working!
Finally!
I have + mark next to LTE while active LTE-CA connection on STOCK (+ with H also)
I can't understand why this is default turned off in Android, but finally I have what I want!
Thank you again, now I need to read about VRTheme
Cheers.

Hey op, I have the same issue on pie with the smaller model of pixel. How do i go about editing it so that I can enable the + next to 4g?

@Tulsadiver
can you tell me how did you recompile the file without error ?

Blackball said:
@Tulsadiver
can you tell me how did you recompile the file without error ?
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The SystemUIGoogle.apk? There is one png file that needs fixed and replaced.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=818222786056033865

I can use this file with pie too ?
At my first try i delete the file and everything seems fine. After replace the systemui the phone doesnt boot.
Then i copy the original file back and the phone still not boot
After install firmware with fastboot it still not boot
After wipe data its booting ... that was really strange

Tulsadiver said:
Try flashing this.
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how is this working? i dont see the values folder on priv-app/systemuiGoogle from module

GabrielHoward said:
how is this working? i dont see the values folder on priv-app/systemuiGoogle from module
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It has been recompiled into resources.arsc

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