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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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MMS APK (JB 4.1.1) How to Recompile

Hey guys,
Need some help recompiling MMS.apk.
Got the files needed for the procedure and have decomp'd successfully but now trying to recompile, no go... I get framework-res errors. Am I missing something? I just decomp'd MMS.apk then made a maxfilesize and maxline change and ran command-
apktool b mms
It tries but I get...
I: Building resources...
c:\abc\mms\AndroidManifest.xml:80: error: No resource identifier found for attri
bute 'parentActivityName' in package 'android'
aapt: warning: string 'template_edit_title' has no default translation in c:\abc
\mms\res; found: de
aapt: warning: string 'template_insert_ctx_menu_title' has no default translatio
n in c:\abc\mms\res; found: de
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\DOCUME~1\*****\LOCALS~1\Temp\
APKTOOL1230142302152542334.tmp, -I, C:\Documents and Settings\******\apktool\f
ramework\1.apk, -S, c:\abc\mms\res, -M, c:\abc\mms\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:\D
OCUME~1\*******\LOCALS~1\Temp\APKTOOL1230142302152542334.tmp, -I, C:\Documents
and Settings\*******\apktool\framework\1.apk, -S, c:\abc\mms\res, -M, c:\abc\mm
s\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:249)
... 6 more
Can someone please help?? Why is it trying to get something from my docs and setting folder?? What does that have to do with any of this???
I think I'm missing a step here...I haven't done anything with framework-res or anything so, that could be the issue... Sorry, I'm just starting to get into this...
Thanks in advance guys.
Running 1.4.9. The latest...for JB...

You didn't pull your ROMs framework and run
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
.
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ÜBER™ said:
You didn't pull your ROMs framework and run
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
.
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Oh ok thanks man.
Yeah, that seemed to enable me to get it recompiled now. If I decomp'd it without that, does that make a difference? Do I "have" to sign it also?
I'm re flashing it and its not sticking...no MMS app anywhere... I usually can just dump it in the System/app folder and do permissions and reboot using ES File Explorer... Didnt work... Am I doing something else wrong? Haha...
Thanks man.

Lambetts said:
Oh ok thanks man.
Yeah, that seemed to enable me to get it recompiled now. If I decomp'd it without that, does that make a difference? Do I "have" to sign it also?
I'm re flashing it and its not sticking...no MMS app anywhere... I usually can just dump it in the System/app folder and do permissions and reboot using ES File Explorer... Didnt work... Am I doing something else wrong? Haha...
Thanks man.
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No you dont have to sign it. If its not working the there is something wrong and you may need to redo it. Make sure your flashing this in a flash able. And not just dropping in its proper place
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No you dont have to sign it. If its not working the there is something wrong and you may need to redo it. Make sure your flashing this in a flash able. And not just dropping in its proper place
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Thanks man.
Yeah, I didnt have the framework installed when I decompiled.
Its giving me this...anything to worry about?
I: Building resources...
aapt: warning: string 'template_edit_title' has no default translation in C:\abc
\mms\res; found: de
aapt: warning: string 'template_insert_ctx_menu_title' has no default translatio
n in C:\abc\mms\res; found: de
I: Building apk file...
I'll try and reflash this one...
Thanks again.

Lambetts said:
Thanks man.
Yeah, I didnt have the framework installed when I decompiled.
Its giving me this...anything to worry about?
I: Building resources...
aapt: warning: string 'template_edit_title' has no default translation in C:\abc
\mms\res; found: de
aapt: warning: string 'template_insert_ctx_menu_title' has no default translatio
n in C:\abc\mms\res; found: de
I: Building apk file...
I'll try and reflash this one...
Thanks again.
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You may have issues with it crashing when searching looks like your getting the aapt error did you update the aapt to the latest?.
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You may have issues with it crashing when searching looks like your getting the aapt error did you update the aapt to the latest?.
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Yeah, the 1.4.9?? Is that the latest?
It flashed. But I "had" to flash it over the other one... Usually I can drop it in. Or rename the old one to mms.apkbak and flash, just in case I want revert.
Spose I can just flash back if I want.
No errors just yet. My additions stuck. Do you know what "maxsize" value I would use for like 450kb?
I put 0500000, and thought that was 500kb. but its going as low as 239kb. I want to make it prob 300kb, to be safe for other carriers.
Thanks mate. You've really helped me understand some stuff here...might even get into themeing a little...one step at a time though...haha
Cheers.

Decompiled att ion framework-res.APK?

So I noticed we didn't, or I didn't see, a decomplied framework-res and I was looking up some stuff about it and tried a few things and here is the folders I got when I "decomplied" the res,
Assets
Images
Sounds
Webkit
res
508 folders, no reason to list them here
AndroidManifest.XML
From that I feel like something is missing from the decomplie and I wanted to ask before I pursue this more because I want to move in the right direction, I'm not a dev but I like to dawdle and who says an extra person playing with stuff will hurt?

According to Ganesh it's the recompile that hasn't worked out yet. Maybe that's because of what your saying, something is missing from the decompile.
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Yes I did have a problem there if I recall but I had more progress when I put the apktool on the root of my hdd and then run cmd as admin
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I have another question, different topic but I didn't feel like making another topic and spamming the page, in sys/ Module/ restart/ parameters there is a file called Download_mode and its value is set to 1, does this file, if set to 0, stop the phone from rebooting out of download mode after a set period of time? If so then we should theoretically be able to find one for fast boot?

thanitos said:
So I noticed we didn't, or I didn't see, a decomplied framework-res and I was looking up some stuff about it and tried a few things and here is the folders I got when I "decomplied" the res,
Assets
Images
Sounds
Webkit
res
508 folders, no reason to list them here
AndroidManifest.XML
From that I feel like something is missing from the decomplie and I wanted to ask before I pursue this more because I want to move in the right direction, I'm not a dev but I like to dawdle and who says an extra person playing with stuff will hurt?
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decompiling framework-res.apk
./apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk ion
./apktool d -f -t ion framework-res.apk out
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding AndroidManifest.xml with resources...
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values */* XMLs...
I: Loading resource table from file: /home/ganesh/apktool/framework/2-ion.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
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Compiling framework-res.apk (Without making any changes)
./apktool b out new.framework-res.apk
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
aapt: warning: string 'BaMmi' has no default translation in /home/ganesh/test/out/res; found: ar bg ca cs da de el en_GB es es_US et fa fi fr hi hr hu in it iw ko lt lv ms nb nl pl pt pt_PT ro ru sk sl sr sv th tl tr uk vi zh_CN zh_TW
I: Building apk file...
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The Original size = 21 mb
The Decompiled-Recompiled Size = 15 mb.
Now if you try and push it to /system/framework you get boot loop.
And if you change resources, like adding pngs, it will not even compile.
We are missing something else here? Don't know what!

ganeshbiyer said:
decompiling framework-res.apk
Compiling framework-res.apk (Without making any changes)
The Original size = 21 mb
The Decompiled-Recompiled Size = 15 mb.
Now if you try and push it to /system/framework you get boot loop.
And if you change resources, like adding pngs, it will not even compile.
We are missing something else here? Don't know what!
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C:\apk>apktool b framework-res unchanged/framework-res.apk
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/drawable-sw600dp-hdpi
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/drawable-sw600dp-mdpi
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/drawable-sw600dp-xhdpi
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/layout-sw600dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/layout-w600dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/values-h720dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/values-sw600dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/values-sw600dp-land
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/values-sw600dp-w1024dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/values-sw600dp-w1280dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/values-w360dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/values-w480dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/values-w500dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/values-w600dp
invalid resource directory name: C:\apk\framework-res\res/values-w720dp
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutExce
ption: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Jesse\AppData\Local\Temp\A
PKTOOL8244304813261978902.tmp, -x, -I, C:\Users\Jesse\apktool\framework\2-nozomi
.apk, -S, C:\apk\framework-res\res, -M, C:\apk\framework-res\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\Jesse\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL8244304813261978902.tmp, -x, -I, C:\Users\J
esse\apktool\framework\2-nozomi.apk, -S, C:\apk\framework-res\res, -M, C:\apk\fr
amework-res\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.jav
a:191)
... 6 more
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for me when I decompile Im missing folders after it

thanitos said:
for me when I decompile Im missing folders after it
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Are you doing this first:
apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk

Yup
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what version of APKTOOL you use?
Currently I am using version 1.5, I have no problem to compile or decompile (no error), but when I install framework-res.apk, my phone goes into bootloop.
I tried several utility to sign my file, but so far no result.

The newest version also talking about the att version just to be clear
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Hello !
Have anything find a solution to compile correctly framework-res.apk. ???

just found one from Xperia S/Sola forums and it works for our ION :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943855
Followed the steps and changed the showNavigationBar value to true re-compiled the framework-res.apk and copied the resources.arsc from the compiled apk to original apk and pushed it to the Ion, and it worked. Can see the Navigation bar buttons now. The only catch is you cannot change the application backgrounds using the themes.

kapil4wm said:
just found one from Xperia S/Sola forums and it works for our ION :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943855
Followed the steps and changed the showNavigationBar value to true re-compiled the framework-res.apk and copied the resources.arsc from the compiled apk to original apk and pushed it to the Ion, and it worked. Can see the Navigation bar buttons now. The only catch is you cannot change the application backgrounds using the themes.
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Thanks for the find and letting us know about it, much appreciated now I wana play with it!
Edited- after reading the linked topic I noticed that step 4 makes me feel stupid for not thinking of that lol but I dont fully understand step 5 and what those two lines of code are for, maybe if I was at my pc I could open it and see but I'm not so in the context what do they do?
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I want to bring this thread back to life ... Since I can't find a solution to my problem after modding the Framework-res.apk.
In addition to known problem that you can't changed theme. My dialer is now became transparent. This is very annoyed and make it hard to read the number pad. Can anyone please help ?
Here is the screenshot:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"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",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

That's a deep necro, just flash the original ftf. Easy quick fix
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thanitos said:
That's a deep necro, just flash the original ftf. Easy quick fix
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I could simply restore my backup of framework-res.apk. I post the question here if any one successfully recomplile framework-res without the problems I mentioned above.
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Google Keyboard Height

I have been searching for a way to keep my DPI down and have a taller Gboard without root/exposed. My banking app will not work with magisk.
I found this article ( https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xda-developers.com/gboard-tweaks-height-sensitivity/amp/ ) and it worked (before I realized my bank app didn't). Obviously I can't use the same process as I don't have root. In the comments there is a guy GWE who makes a statement about editing the APK.
"Decompile the app, go to res/values/arrays, find the keyboard height entry and add your values (sizes like for ex. 1.25, 1.30 etc. and names).
Then go to res/values/strings and make new entries with the names you put in arrays (in my case I went for "extra tall" and "huge"?).
Recompile, now the new values will show in the settings , done!!!"
I have never done this so maybe I'm wrong, but I opened the APK in Android Studio and I couldn't follow the path he had layed out for me. I was hoping that maybe someone could point me in the right direction?
Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you!

S52Stu said:
I have been searching for a way to keep my DPI down and have a taller Gboard without root/exposed. My banking app will not work with magisk.
I found this article ( https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xda-developers.com/gboard-tweaks-height-sensitivity/amp/ ) and it worked (before I realized my bank app didn't). Obviously I can't use the same process as I don't have root. In the comments there is a guy GWE who makes a statement about editing the APK.
"Decompile the app, go to res/values/arrays, find the keyboard height entry and add your values (sizes like for ex. 1.25, 1.30 etc. and names).
Then go to res/values/strings and make new entries with the names you put in arrays (in my case I went for "extra tall" and "huge"?).
Recompile, now the new values will show in the settings , done!!!"
I have never done this so maybe I'm wrong, but I opened the APK in Android Studio and I couldn't follow the path he had layed out for me. I was hoping that maybe someone could point me in the right direction?
Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you!
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I too would like to know if this is possible. Like you, I like having a lower DPI but don't like how small it makes the keyboard. I'm done with the days of rooting so hopefully someone knows of a way.

Decompiling an apk requires Apktool.
You need first to install your framework res using "apktool if framework-res.apk" (read on internet how to do this)
When you want to decompile the apk, you have to type "apktool d <apkname.apk>" so you'll get the folder.
Recompiling is "apktool b <decompiled folder name>" and maybe you need to sign the apk after that.
So, is not a super easy process, I think you need to understand better how to do it reading some posts on xda like this one.
Good luck :good:

APK Tool
TENN3R said:
Decompiling an apk requires Apktool.
You need first to install your framework res using "apktool if framework-res.apk" (read on internet how to do this)
When you want to decompile the apk, you have to type "apktool d <apkname.apk>" so you'll get the folder.
Recompiling is "apktool b <decompiled folder name>" and maybe you need to sign the apk after that.
So, is not a super easy process, I think you need to understand better how to do it reading some posts on xda like this one.
Good luck :good:
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Thanks for the reply. And I have used APK tool to decompile now as I'm not half asleep messing around I have done a bunch of reading. I have found the files needed to modify and have modified them. Then in the process of the Recompiling I get nothing but errors. (obviously figuring this is me I tested my theory)
If I decompile with apk tool (up to date 2.3.1 and Java 1.8.0) and do not touch the file it still will not recompile. It comes with errors. Now this may be because of framework issues, but in my reading I had found that framework was built into the new apktool? Is that not the case? I will continue reading and I appreciate your reply to me.
Thank you and here is a copy of my log.
Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.16299.309]
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C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool>java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk
S: WARNING: Could not write to (C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\apktool\framework), using C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\ instead...
S: Please be aware this is a volatile directory and frameworks could go missing, please utilize --frame-path if the default storage directory is unavailable
I: Framework installed to: C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\1.apk
C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool>java -jar apktool.jar d com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572
Input file (com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572) was not found or was not readable.
C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool>java -jar apktool.jar d com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572.apk
I: Using Apktool 2.3.1 on com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572.apk
I: Loading resource table...
I: Decoding AndroidManifest.xml with resources...
S: WARNING: Could not write to (C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\apktool\framework), using C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\ instead...
S: Please be aware this is a volatile directory and frameworks could go missing, please utilize --frame-path if the default storage directory is unavailable
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\1.apk
I: Regular manifest package...
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values */* XMLs...
I: Baksmaling classes.dex...
I: Copying assets and libs...
I: Copying unknown files...
I: Copying original files...
C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool>java -jar apktool.jar b com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572
I: Using Apktool 2.3.1
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling smali folder into classes.dex...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
S: WARNING: Could not write to (C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\apktool\framework), using C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\ instead...
S: Please be aware this is a volatile directory and frameworks could go missing, please utilize --frame-path if the default storage directory is unavailable
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\layout-v21\language_list_entry.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'buttonTint' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\layout-v21\language_picker_item.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'buttonTint' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\layout-v21\theme_selector_candidate_builder_launcher.xml:2: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'outlineProvider' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\animator\slide_search_candidate.xml:2: error: Error: String types not allowed (at 'valueFrom' with value '0f').
W:
Exception in thread "main" W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\animator\slide_search_candidate.xml:2: error: Error: String types not allowed (at 'valueTo' with value '1f').
W:
brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): [C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_2642557352166116402.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 17, --target-sdk-version, 27, --version-code, 26700810, --version-name, 7.0.8.188704572-release-arm64-v8a, --no-version-vectors, -F, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL629891987092943402.tmp, -0, arsc, -0, META-INF/services/com.fasterxml.jackson.core.JsonFactory, -0, META-INF/services/com.google.protobuf.GeneratedExtensionRegistryLoader, -0, zip, -0, binarypb, -0, so, -0, pic, -0, dict, -0, json, -0, arsc, -I, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res, -M, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:492)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:426)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:305)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:270)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:227)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:75)
Caused by: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): [C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_2642557352166116402.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 17, --target-sdk-version, 27, --version-code, 26700810, --version-name, 7.0.8.188704572-release-arm64-v8a, --no-version-vectors, -F, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL629891987092943402.tmp, -0, arsc, -0, META-INF/services/com.fasterxml.jackson.core.JsonFactory, -0, META-INF/services/com.google.protobuf.GeneratedExtensionRegistryLoader, -0, zip, -0, binarypb, -0, so, -0, pic, -0, dict, -0, json, -0, arsc, -I, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res, -M, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:456)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:478)
... 5 more
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): [C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_2642557352166116402.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 17, --target-sdk-version, 27, --version-code, 26700810, --version-name, 7.0.8.188704572-release-arm64-v8a, --no-version-vectors, -F, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL629891987092943402.tmp, -0, arsc, -0, META-INF/services/com.fasterxml.jackson.core.JsonFactory, -0, META-INF/services/com.google.protobuf.GeneratedExtensionRegistryLoader, -0, zip, -0, binarypb, -0, so, -0, pic, -0, dict, -0, json, -0, arsc, -I, C:\Users\Jarvis\AppData\Local\Temp\1.apk, -S, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res, -M, C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:95)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:450)
... 6 more
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\xml-v22\method.xml:129: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'languageTag' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\xml-v23\method.xml:131: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'languageTag' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\xml-v26\method.xml:131: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'languageTag' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable-v21\abc_ratingbar_indicator_material.xml:7: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'tileModeX' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable-v21\abc_ratingbar_material.xml:7: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'tileModeX' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable-v21\abc_ratingbar_small_material.xml:7: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'tileModeX' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable\abc_vector_test.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'fillColor' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable-v21\bg_ja_key_slide_left_material_dark_theme.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'fillColor' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable-v21\bg_ja_key_slide_up_material_dark_theme.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'fillColor' in package 'android'
W:
W: C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool\com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572\res\drawable\drag_handle.xml:4: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'fillColor' in package 'android'
W:
C:\Users\Jarvis\Desktop\APK Tool>

Try put apktool folder directly in C:\
backup/download your framework-res.apk file and put it in the apktool folder
remove the previous one (usually in C:\Users\YourName\apktool\framework\1.apk)
browse to c:\apktool folder with cmd and install the framework (apktool if)
decompile (remember .apk at the end)
edit
try recompile
Also note that in the guide it's not used "java -jar apktool.jar d blabla.apk"
Just browse with cmd in the folder and type "apktool d blabla.apk"
Or, search for the error in specific threads, since I think it's not related to apktool, but something on the commands used.

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TENN3R said:
Try put apktool folder directly in C:\
backup/download your framework-res.apk file and put it in the apktool folder
remove the previous one (usually in C:\Users\YourName\apktool\framework\1.apk)
browse to c:\apktool folder with cmd and install the framework (apktool if)
decompile (remember .apk at the end)
edit
try recompile
Also note that in the guide it's not used "java -jar apktool.jar d blabla.apk"
Just browse with cmd in the folder and type "apktool d blabla.apk"
Or, search for the error in specific threads, since I think it's not related to apktool, but something on the commands used.
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Maybe that is where I'm lost. I have read the apktool framework page (info) and I'm not sure how to find the specific framework I'm looking for? In the mean time I will move to C:/ and try again
thank you

S52Stu said:
Maybe that is where I'm lost. I have read the apktool framework page (info) and I'm not sure how to find the specific framework I'm looking for?
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The framework res is the file in your phone.
From the official documentation: you need that if you want to decompile proprietary stuff, google keyboard *should not* need this, also because your previous decompilation was succesful, the problem was recompiling.
I always install the framework on every update that comes just to be sure with decompiling things etc, but for now I think you can skip this. But if you're experiencing problems try read that post

TENN3R said:
The framework res is the file in your phone.
From the official documentation: you need that if you want to decompile proprietary stuff, google keyboard *should not* need this, also because your previous decompilation was succesful, the problem was recompiling.
I always install the framework on every update that comes just to be sure with decompiling things etc, but for now I think you can skip this. But if you're experiencing problems try read that post
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Tenn3r - I have read that and figured the same thing you were saying. I will pull the framework from my phone - but as it should be AOSP I dont think I would need it.
The main reason I was using Java -jar is because it gave me actual prompts like when something was happening. When you dont use it you get this...
Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.16299.309]
(c) 2017 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\APK Tool>apktool.jar if com.google.android.gsf_8.1.0-27_minAPI27(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
C:\APK Tool>apktool.jar d com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572.apk
C:\APK Tool>apktool.jar b com.google.android.inputmethod.latin_7.0.8.188704572
C:\APK Tool>
I have spent entirely too long on a Saturday messing around with this and getting no where simply because I want my keyboard to be a little higher
I have to go do some yard work and stop looking at my computer for a little. But I'll be back at it later. Again thank you for humoring me. It is appreciated.

Ok I had some time so I modified the apk for you: download here
I start thinking the problem could be how you set the files of apktool, since at the very beginning I had some problems too.
So I share with you my apktool folder: download here
Extract those files in "C:\Apktool"
Create shortcut of ApktoolStart.bat on desktop (so you just have to double click on the shortcut)
Type commands "apktool blabla" (no more need of "apktool.jar bla bla")
The txt file is the command you need to execute AFTER you build the apk (will be in "decompiled-folder/dist"), for signing, otherwise install error when try to install on your phone.
For more details visit the tutorial I mentioned some posts before.
P.S: I did not test the apk, so in case of errors you may have to uninstall updates in settings > gboard

Thank you!! I'm gonna try to build it again as my reference but you went above and beyond and I appreciate it!

TENN3R said:
Ok I had some time so I modified the apk for you: download here
I start thinking the problem could be how you set the files of apktool, since at the very beginning I had some problems too.
So I share with you my apktool folder: download here
Extract those files in "C:\Apktool"
Create shortcut of ApktoolStart.bat on desktop (so you just have to double click on the shortcut)
Type commands "apktool blabla" (no more need of "apktool.jar bla bla")
The txt file is the command you need to execute AFTER you build the apk (will be in "decompiled-folder/dist"), for signing, otherwise install error when try to install on your phone.
For more details visit the tutorial I mentioned some posts before.
P.S: I did not test the apk, so in case of errors you may have to uninstall updates in settings > gboard
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Any way you could share the apk again? I've tried modifying it myself but just can't seem to get it.

GBoard now supports a floating keyboard: Link. Just skip to the Floating Keyboard section and enable it. No mucking around, it works on top of your apps, and you can position it anywhere on your screen. You can also resize it to whatever you want.

amartolos said:
GBoard now supports a floating keyboard: Link. Just skip to the Floating Keyboard section and enable it. No mucking around, it works on top of your apps, and you can position it anywhere on your screen. You can also resize it to whatever you want.
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Thanks for the info. Although it looks like there is an upper limit of how large you can make the keyboard, and that upper limit is actually smaller than when the keyboard is docked. Am I doing something wrong? In the screenshots, it looks like you can stretch it to as large as you want.

joshua1892 said:
Thanks for the info. Although it looks like there is an upper limit of how large you can make the keyboard, and that upper limit is actually smaller than when the keyboard is docked. Am I doing something wrong? In the screenshots, it looks like you can stretch it to as large as you want.
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I was also under that impression, although personally prefer smaller keyboards so I guess I never pushed the upper bounds. Looks like there is indeed a max limit, and it's roughly the size of the docked one-handed mode. Doh...