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framwork-res.apk modifying

Hi,
i'am searching for a guide how to manipulate correctly the framework-res.apk.
All ways i have tested fails.
I would modify some symbols in Notification bar (battery 1%) but all Time the my Phone run into bootloop or all Application Crashes after Startup.
I've tryed Apk Manager 4.9 / and Manualy with apktool.
Help plz .....

what i did :
1-extract apk (i use 7zip/WinRAR)
2-edit/replace image file(s)
3-repack with zero compression level ('store' level)
4-sign the apk
5-replace file using apk or create flashable recovery zip.
regards.

signing the framework-res.apk will not work.. will make the device go into bootloop
what you need is extract the framework-res.apk using apktool and edit the things you want and then compile it again using apktool .... now open the original framework-res.apk and replace the file resources.arsc with the edited compiled one..
this way you will retain the signature of the original framework-res.apk

PapaDocta said:
signing the framework-res.apk will not work.. will make the device go into bootloop
what you need is extract the framework-res.apk using apktool and edit the things you want and then compile it again using apktool .... now open the original framework-res.apk and replace the file resources.arsc with the edited compiled one..
this way you will retain the signature of the original framework-res.apk
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But when i add some new Files and Edit some XML the Sign will be Corrupted ?

no it won't...
You need to do two copies.. the original file and the moded one...
1. make a backup of the original file
2. extract the original file using apktool
3. edit and modify anything you like
4. compile the edited file
5. rename the compiled file to framework-res.zip and take the modified resources.arsc
6. using winrar or 7zip open (to view not extract) the backed up framework-res.apk
7. place the moded resources.arsc into the backed up framework-res.apk
by doing this you retain the original signature of the backed up file and not breaking it..

Thx, will test it ;-)

kowalski99 said:
But when i add some new Files and Edit some XML the Sign will be Corrupted ?
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Android system, signs system apk's on boot, you shouldnt sign them
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

My signed apk just work well.
AFAIK, we only cant re-sign htc's apk.

PapaDocta said:
signing the framework-res.apk will not work.. will make the device go into bootloop
what you need is extract the framework-res.apk using apktool and edit the things you want and then compile it again using apktool .... now open the original framework-res.apk and replace the file resources.arsc with the edited compiled one..
this way you will retain the signature of the original framework-res.apk
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The right approach always depends, what you want to change. There is no need to decompile, if you only change a few standard png. If you change xml in values folder like color, styles or arrays, you can certainly not delete resources.arsc - resources have nothing to do with the signature anyway. So if you want to play safe, you should insert the original Meta-Inf (signature) and Android Manifest after compile. It is also recommended to zipalign the final apk in order to reduce RAM usage.

thanks he_stheone64 for the clarification.. i reached that conclusion based on my own research on the net and yeah i used to change the XML files to add language support and that the only way that worked with me..

And be sure to have a working and up-to-date sdk before trying to use apktool...
First, using a old sdk release i got a partially working result (few graphics bugs and strange reboots), then with a badly updated sdk on top off the old i got apktool making many errors. Finally, re-installing the last sdk from start i got apktool and my resulting apk working correctly.

[Q] Editing framework-res.apk

Hey can someone give me some quick tips on how to edit it?
I edited SystemUI.apk just fine but no matter what I do to framework-res, it won't let me replace the files (I'm only replacing pngs in drawable-mdpi folder)

What error are you getting? Also, install framework with apktool
POTATO!!!!

I think he's talking about drag and drop png file ) If it's true, the solution for him is learning how to decompile apk. Becoz most of png in systemUI is png, not too many 9.png files so it's easy to replace without decompiling

devilsking said:
I think he's talking about drag and drop png file ) If it's true, the solution for him is learning how to decompile apk. Becoz most of png in systemUI is png, not too many 9.png files so it's easy to replace without decompiling
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Yup...
Decompile the framework-res.apk with Apktool and then replace the pngs..

I can't recompile because apktool always crashes when trying to recompile XML files. I'm using the AceCream framework apk instead of the stock rom one...
I'll try this on another PC to see if it's some weird software glitch

ZakooZ said:
I can't recompile because apktool always crashes when trying to recompile XML files. I'm using the AceCream framework apk instead of the stock rom one...
I'll try this on another PC to see if it's some weird software glitch
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Try APK manager...much easier...

ZakooZ said:
I can't recompile because apktool always crashes when trying to recompile XML files. I'm using the AceCream framework apk instead of the stock rom one...
I'll try this on another PC to see if it's some weird software glitch
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Tell me the definition of your "crashes"
it will show errors if u did smth wrong, even u use apkmanager )
For me apktool is more easier

devilsking said:
Tell me the definition of your "crashes"
it will show errors if u did smth wrong, even u use apkmanager )
For me apktool is more easier
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Well, apktool dumps a stack trace where the error seems to occur in a public.xml file, apk manager says there is a error but the log shows nothing for me
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hbgqlo8pkfff10p/framework-res.apk
Can you test if you can modify this file without errors?

ZakooZ said:
Well, apktool dumps a stack trace where the error seems to occur in a public.xml file, apk manager says there is a error but the log shows nothing for me
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hbgqlo8pkfff10p/framework-res.apk
Can you test if you can modify this file without errors?
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Oh...The infamous apktool bug...Use another version of apk tool and compile,will work
POTATO!!!!

[Q] aapt b framework-res.apk got bammi error

Hello All,
I would like to change the onscreen button dpi to get it small
I use apktool 1.5 and latest aapt which come from the android sdk
I can decompile the framwork-res.apk without any error "I use apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk" already
but I got the error on compile "even I haven't modify any files" it's show aapt: warning: string 'BaMmi' has no default translitiration in"
I search from google and some of user got the same problem, however they haven't show any solution
Due to I see there have a user can modify the dpi, so that, would anyone let's me know how to fix this problem???
Many Thanks~~
PS: My firmware is 7.0.A.3.307 "Xperia TX"

That's not an error, that's a warning.
It basically means that a particular string doesn't exist in certain languages. Unless you're planning to set your phone to one of those languages, it's not an issue.
As long as that's the only complaint that's thrown up, you can safely ignore it and just carry on as usual.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium

Ticklefish said:
That's not an error, that's a warning.
It basically means that a particular string doesn't exist in certain languages. Unless you're planning to set your phone to one of those languages, it's not an issue.
As long as that's the only complaint that's thrown up, you can safely ignore it and just carry on as usual.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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Thank you for your reply~~
But my phone got bootloop after replaced the framework-res.apk
And I found that, the compile framework-res on the root explorer is not show the icon of the original
it's show the Android icon
After that, I use FTF to reflash the firmware to recovery my phone = ="
Thanks~~

Did you sign the new apk and fix the compression rate before pushing it to your phone?
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium

Ticklefish said:
Did you sign the new apk and fix the compression rate before pushing it to your phone?
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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Hello Ticklefish~~~
@[email protected]" you are so xxxx right~~ I'm stupid on forget to signature the apk
I have modified the apk since X10, it's long long ago..... so I forgot the step already = ="
I will try to search signapk, and see can I sign the apk = ="
Anyway,
Thank you so much~~~
PS: After I sign the apk, and put back to the phone = =" boot loop again
And I found that, the apk still haven't show the icon
I download the modified framework-res is around 16MB and my signed apk is around 15.4
org is 22MB, so I agree with your point is the, even the compile have a error, it should be work fine
but I don't know why I can't make a usable apk = ="
my signapk command is like this
java -jar signapk.jar certificate.pem key.pk8 framework-resnew.apk framework-resnewsigned.apk
And I found that the apk add around 4xxKB size, so that I think the apk is singed
Any idea???
Thank you so much~~

windmoon said:
Hello Ticklefish~~~
@[email protected]" you are so xxxx right~~ I'm stupid on forget to signature the apk
I have modified the apk since X10, it's long long ago..... so I forgot the step already = ="
I will try to search signapk, and see can I sign the apk = ="
Anyway,
Thank you so much~~~
PS: After I sign the apk, and put back to the phone = =" boot loop again
And I found that, the apk still haven't show the icon
I download the modified framework-res is around 16MB and my signed apk is around 15.4
org is 22MB, so I agree with your point is the, even the compile have a error, it should be work fine
but I don't know why I can't make a usable apk = ="
my signapk command is like this
java -jar signapk.jar certificate.pem key.pk8 framework-resnew.apk framework-resnewsigned.apk
And I found that the apk add around 4xxKB size, so that I think the apk is singed
Any idea???
Thank you so much~~
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You do need to sign the apk...but you have to sign it in the same way as the original apk file. If the app is signed in a different way to the others in the system folder it won't work.
The best way to handle this is to use 7zip, which you can download for free. And then:
Make a copy of the original apk file
Use 7zip to open the copy and the recompiled apk
Drag the "res" folder from the recompiled apk into the copy
Close the copy
Extract "resources.arsc" from the recompiled apk
Close the recompiled apk
Use 7zip to add resources.arsc to the copy at STORE compression
Push the copy to your phone
This will ensure the copy has the right signing and that resources.arsc is at the right compression rate.
Not every apk has resources.arsc at store compression so that part isn't required all the time, but it doesn't cause any harm and it's good practise to get into.

Ticklefish said:
You do need to sign the apk...but you have to sign it in the same way as the original apk file. If the app is signed in a different way to the others in the system folder it won't work.
The best way to handle this is to use 7zip, which you can download for free. And then:
Make a copy of the original apk file
Use 7zip to open the copy and the recompiled apk
Drag the "res" folder from the recompiled apk into the copy
Close the copy
Extract "resources.arsc" from the recompiled apk
Close the recompiled apk
Use 7zip to add resources.arsc to the copy at STORE compression
Push the copy to your phone
This will ensure the copy has the right signing and that resources.arsc is at the right compression rate.
Not every apk has resources.arsc at store compression so that part isn't required all the time, but it doesn't cause any harm and it's good practise to get into.
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@[email protected]" Many Thanks~~~
Study a lot from you~~~
Thank you~
I will try this later~~~

[Guide][Miui V5] How to Edit framework-miui-res.apk and Related Applications

Hi, it seems some dear users have problems with Miui V5 framework and miui's applications decompiling proccess.
let's begin!
for this job, Im editing the APK Multitool, and all credits will goes to his developer. [raziel23x]
original thread
what's new on this?
changed the aapt to miui compatible, added miui frameworks to default list, added additional frameworks, also you can pull back the files from the phone via adb command.
i wrote it before, original thread
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for version 11.0.1.2 and older!
Download the Attached file.
extract it.
copy these files
Code:
framework-res.apk
framework-miui-res.apk
twframework-res.apk
MiuiSystemUI.apk
from Miui Rom into other folder.
run, Setup.bat script.
Select option 2:
Code:
*
* 2. Installing Framework-Res
* This Will install one of the Framwork-Res Files for 1.x/2.x/3.x/4.x
* This Feature also will install any of the other Dependencies needed
* In order to use this feature make sure to drop all of the needed files
* into the other Folder or else this script will not find them *
*
in next window, install these frameworks by entering related numbers. install it as this order and sequence
Code:
Install framework-res.apk
Install twframework-res.apk
Install Additional Frameworks
Install framework-miui-res.apk
Install MiuiSystemUI.apk
after installing, enter the "9" to get back to main screen.
run setup by entering "3".
Code:
3. Setup Directories
This will setup the appropate directories needed by Apk Multi-Tools
(This script only needs to be ran for first time users do not use if your
Just updating from previous Version
now new folders will create on main folder of this apk multi tool.
Framework's Description
- 1 = framework-res.apk
- 2 = twframework-res.apk
- 3 = additional frameworks
- 4 = additional frameworks
- 5 = additional frameworks
- 6 = framework-miui-res.apk
- 127 = SystemUI.apk​
Version 1.11.0.3 XIAOMI Phones.
1- Download Version 1.0.11.3 [[XIAOMI]MIUI_V5_APKMULTITOOL_1.0.11.3.zip] and extract it.
2- Copy MiuiSystemUI.apk, framework-res.apk and framework-miui-res.apk from your rom or phone into other folder.
3- Run Setup.bat file, choose option 2 and then select option 1 for automatically installing all frameworks.
or you can install frameworks manually
Code:
2. Install framework-res.apk
3. Install dummy frameworks
4. Install framework-miui-res.apk
4- from main menu, run option 3
Code:
3. Setup Directories
This will setup the appropate directories needed by Apk Multi-Tools
(This script only needs to be ran for first time users do not use if your
Just updating from previous Version)
best regards.

How to Edit framework-miui-res.apk?
copy framework-miui-res.apk into "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder, run "Script.bat" file.
choose your project , by entering the " 24 Set current project" [24].
the select your project with related number.
decompile apk.
Code:
9 Decompile apk
when the framework-miui-res.apk get decompiled, goto project folder and on the framework-miui-res.apk , open the "apktool.yml" file via notepadd++.
you will see like this one:
Code:
version: 1.5.2
apkFileName: framework-miui-res.apk
isFrameworkApk: true
usesFramework:
ids:
- 1
sdkInfo:
minSdkVersion: '16'
targetSdkVersion: '16'
packageInfo:
cur_package: miui
orig_package: miui
compressionType: true
add additional frameworks , just like below one
Code:
version: 1.5.2
apkFileName: framework-miui-res.apk
isFrameworkApk: true
usesFramework:
ids:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
sdkInfo:
minSdkVersion: '16'
targetSdkVersion: '16'
packageInfo:
cur_package: miui
orig_package: miui
compressionType: true
save the file.
now go and edit this file, at final you can compile it.
for compile you can use "11 Compile System APK files" option.​
if you have any problem, please upload the "APK-Multi-Tool.log" file and tell your problem.
Changelog:
version 1.0.11.1 initial release
version 1.0.11.2 , fixed framework installing.
Version 1.0.11.3 , specially for XIAOMI phones and updated apktool to version 1.5.3 snapshot.
+ fixed and removed some scripts
+ all in one framework installer [ option 1]
+ added miui JB frameworks [ ID 2 ~ ID5]
​

M_J_Nazari said:
if you have any problem, please upload the "APK-Multi-Tool.log" file and tell your problem.
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Thank you Nazari!
I dont know if this script is only meant to work with SGS III files...
I followed your instructions using MI-2 files (without twframework-res.apk of course).
And after de-compiling the apk I can't compile it back.
I'm getting:
error occurred, please check the log (option 21)
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Btw I notice that inside the apktool.yml
I got
compressiontype: false
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This is my log:
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|Sun 06/02/2013 -- 17:55:49.16|
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java version "1.7.0_21"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_21-b11)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 23.21-b01, mixed mode, sharing)
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding AndroidManifest.xml with resources...
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\Sagi\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Regular manifest package...
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values */* XMLs...
I: Done.
I: Copying assets and libs...
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.androlib.err.CantFindFrameworkResException
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.err.CantFindFrameworkResException
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getFrameworkApk(AndrolibResources.java:544)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.parseUsesFramework(Androlib.java:508)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:336)
... 5 more
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I'm guessing it is because of the 'twframework-res.apk' which i dont have...(MI-2 not Samsung).

SagiMedina said:
Thank you Nazari!
I dont know if this script is only meant to work with SGS III files...
I followed your instructions using MI-2 files (without twframework-res.apk of course).
And after de-compiling the apk I can't compile it back.
I'm getting:
Btw I notice that inside the apktool.yml
I got
This is my log:
I'm guessing it is because of the 'twframework-res.apk' which i dont have...(MI-2 not Samsung).
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W: Could not find sources
so, don't change the "apktool.yml" file and then compile it. see the result. maybe your phone doesn't boot!!
oh,,, i forget to add framework 5 to package, download it and copy to "C:\Users\Sagi\apktool\framework\" folder. i will update the package as soon.
or you can use new package, i added new description and new fixed version.

M_J_Nazari said:
W: Could not find sources
so, don't change the "apktool.yml" file and then compile it. see the result. maybe your phone doesn't boot!!
oh,,, i forget to add framework 5 to package, download it and copy to "C:\Users\Sagi\apktool\framework\" folder. i will update the package as soon.
or you can use new package, i added new description and new fixed version.
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After I used the new package I succeed to compile it back but the phone doesn't boot.
In apktool.yml I add only
-1
-3
-4
-5
-2 and -6 gave me errors.
I noticed that the new apk size is smaller then the original.
Sent from my MI 2

SagiMedina said:
After I used the new package I succeed to compile it back but the phone doesn't boot.
In apktool.yml I add only
-1
-3
-4
-5
-2 and -6 gave me errors.
I noticed that the new apk size is smaller then the original.
Sent from my MI 2
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do a search into framework folder, if there is another apk file, i think you need to install this framework. i don't know about the xiaomi phones like mi2 or another.
and, are you sure that you did all steps perfectly?
could you please tell us what did you exactly for compiling process? i mean after entering option "11".

M_J_Nazari said:
and, are you sure that you did all steps perfectly?
could you please tell us what did you exactly for compiling process? i mean after entering option "11".
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I followed the steps as you wrote except with the twframework, then I edit the apktool.yml
But instead of adding:
-1 to -6
I only add
-1, -3,-4,-5
I edit the style following your guide,
Then I compiled back by entering option 11, copied the 'unsignedframework-miui-res.apk' to my phone and renamed it to 'framework-miui-res.apk' and past it in system/framework. The phone rebooted but got stuck after the bootanimation.
Sent from my MI 2

SagiMedina said:
I followed the steps as you wrote except with the twframework, then I edit the apktool.yml
But instead of adding:
-1 to -6
I only add
-1, -3,-4,-5
I edit the style following your guide,
Then I compiled back by entering option 11, copied the 'unsignedframework-miui-res.apk' to my phone and renamed it to 'framework-miui-res.apk' and past it in system/framework. The phone rebooted but got stuck after the bootanimation.
Sent from my MI 2
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what's about the keep folder?

M_J_Nazari said:
what's about the keep folder?
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What is the keep folder?
Sent from my MI 2

SagiMedina said:
What is the keep folder?
Sent from my MI 2
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ok, i think it is need to know how to work with apk multi tool.
1- decompie
2- edit your framework
3- enter option 11 to compile
4- programs will ask you about the modification , just like this:
Code:
Building Apk
Aside from the signatures, would you like to copy
over any additional files that you didn't modify
from the original apk in order to ensure least
# of errors (y/n)
Type input:
5- enter " y ' and then press enter.
6- wait for programs, to show you this message
Code:
Everything is Ok
Files: x
Size: xxxxx
Compressed: xxxxx
In the APK Multi-Tools folder u'll find
a keep folder. Within it, delete
everything you have modified and leave
files that you haven't. IF you have modified
any xml, then delete resources.arsc from that
folder as well. Once done then press enter
on this script.
Press any key to continue . . .
7- don't touch anything, minimize Apk Multitool program window ,
8-Go back to the main folder of apk multi tool , you will find the "keep" folder.
goto keep folder and delete thisfile "resources.arsc"
9- get back to Apk Multitool program and hit any key to create a new framework-miui-res.apk file with this name
"unsignedframework-miui-res.apk" file.
10- rename it and copy to your phone, do a permission
you can do it via root Explorer
or terminal command
Code:
chmod 0644 /system/framework/framewok-miui-res.apk
or adb commnad
Code:
adb shell chmod 0644 /system/framework/framewok-miui-res.apk

M_J_Nazari said:
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Still no luck Nazari, did everything like you said...
I cant get pass the boot animation once i replace the framework,
why is the new apk is smaller? is it normal?

SagiMedina said:
Still no luck Nazari, did everything like you said...
I cant get pass the boot animation once i replace the framework,
why is the new apk is smaller? is it normal?
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its normal, you can select compression level by hitting option "21".
but upload your framework-miui-res.apk here to check it and i will make changes to that.

M_J_Nazari said:
its normal, you can select compression level by hitting option "21".
but upload your framework-miui-res.apk here to check it and i will make changes to that.
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Thanks Nazari!!!

SagiMedina said:
Thanks Nazari!!!
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it seems xiaomi uses different framework and aapt version, you need to ask them.

M_J_Nazari said:
it seems xiaomi uses different framework and aapt version, you need to ask them.
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If ill get these different framework and aapt version, I only need to replace them with the those in the 'other' folder?

Guys, you don't have a clue what that other frameworks are for, do you? You can't miss nr 1 or 6 or 2 framework in apktool.yml because that will never work! Apktool.yml is fine and should look like in the first post.
I think your main issue is that you don't know frameworks IDs?
This:
Code:
1. Install framework-miui-res.apk
2. Install framework-res.apk
3. Install twframework-res.apk
6. Install MiuiSystemUI.apk
7. Install Additional Frameworks
Is wrong!
How to tell what ID framework has?
Run this command:
Code:
apktool if framework-miui-res.apk
You will get:
Code:
I: Framework installed to: /home/acid/apktool/framework/6.apk
So framework-miui-res.apk is ID = 6.
Try to install regular framework-res.apk. You will get ID = 1.
To complete the gap between ID1 and ID6 you have to install proper frameworks. AND MiuiSystemUi is NOT a framework! Thats nonsense!
ID is 127 which is out of range.
You have to install framework files that have proper ID from 1 to 6.
ID1:
framework-res.apk
ID2:
frameworks from producer base. So this is twframework-res for Samsung devices, com.htc.resources.apk for HTC, SemcGenericUxpRes.apk for Sony... etc. That doesnt really matter. ID2 frameworks are used when you recompile stock apps like Samsung TW apps or HTC apps (HTCAlbum, Music etc). If you just want to recompile framework-miui-res and boot rom then you can use any ID2 framework or just a dummy file.
ID3:
This is com.htc.dummyskin.apk. Just search for it. You can find it in HTC One roms (One X and One S). Search in MIUI roms for that devices (but with stock HTC based MIUI!). Or grab the file from micode.
ID4:
This is framework-htc-res.apk. Again. search for it. Also HTC roms should have this or grab dummy framework from micode.
ID5:
From micode.
ID6:
framework-miui-res.apk
Dummy frameworks from MiCode:
https://github.com/MiCode/patchrom_build/tree/jellybean/res
You can use 3-5.apk to fill the gap. But still I advice you to use proper ID2 frameworks in case you would like to compile stock apps.
And for last install frameworks in order:
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if twframework-res.apk (or htc or dummy)
apktool if 3.apk
apktool if 4.apk
apktool if 5.apk
apktool if framework-miui-res.apk
That should allow you to boot the rom. Also make sure you have miui aapt and apktool 1.5.3.

thanks a lot @ Accidd for very good explanation.
i worte it for samsung devices, and it seems its fine. this script will install frameworks automatically.
but for other devices i will update the application again, so if we want to compile Xiaomi frameworks , we need to use dummy framework for ID number 2?

It doesn't matter which device you do. You always have to install all frameworks.
Wysłane z MI-2

M_J_Nazari said:
i will update the application again,
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Thanks Nazari!
And thank you Acid for clearing things!
Sent from my MI 2

Version 1.0.11.3 added to first post to compile Xiaomi phones frameworks.

[MOD] Multi DPI Camera and Samsung Keyboard

Decided to start a new thread as this one was getting a bit messy (and I couldn't change the title anymore)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/mod-multi-dpi-samsung-apps-camera-t3141148
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Hi all, after changing the dpi to 480 the camera was the main thing bugging me. Looking for a solution I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/mod-fix-samsung-camera-app-device-dpi-t3131995
But that did not work for me, so I decided to try it myself and I finally managed to create multi-dpi versions of the Camera and Samsung Keyboard apps. They are based on the apks from the XtreStoLite Universal Deo-Mod Edition 1.5 as I'm currently running that. So just give it a try (backup the original apks first! I usually just rename them to "filename.org") and let me know if it works for you. I tested on 480 and 520 dpi and that works here...
Installation:
1. Backup original apk (in system\app\SamsungCamera4 and/or systemm\app\SamsungIMEv2 )
2. Extract modded apk to the corresponding folder
3. Wipe data for the app
4. Reboot
I basically modified the dimens.xml file to hardcoded pixel sizes instead of dip value, modifying dip value caused other issues for me (camcorder not working, pro mode messing up). Hopefully it's of use to some.
I have not been able to fix the Contacts/Dialer (SecContacts_L.apk in the priv-app folder)! I either get a corrupt apk (parsing error) or it just won't show up in my apps. Corrupted apk gives a parsing error when trying to install manually, otherwise it just says 'install failed'.
I am guessing this is somethiong with the priv-app folder and other restrictions there. I also tried copying the apk to the system\app folder instead but that didn't work either...
If anyone has ANY idea how to fix this? (I tried with both apktool as apk multitool).
*SCRIPTS ADDED*
Added the scripts and all I've written for this to this post for those wanting to try themselves (dpi_mod.zip). They are not completely polished so need some manual editing every now and then...
Basically, doubleclicking apk_process.bat in the root will go through the apk's in the apk subfolder and
1. Decompile them to the decompiled subfolder
2. Edit the dimens.xml file in the res\values subfolder of the decompiled folder replacing all the <n>dip values with <4*n>px (So 640 dip becomes 2560px for example...)
3. Rebuild the apk to the dpimod_apk subfolder (using the -c option to keep original manifest and signature files)
The files folder contains the files used (apktool, the subscripts for each step, signature files, (g)awk and an awk script to process the xml file replacing the values, etc)
There is also a script for signing the apk manually, but somehow the apk then also doesn;t work in my case it seems...
ALl scripts are windows batch files (and an awk file) as I mainly use windows at home. Shouldn't be too hard for the linux users to convert them to bash files if desired...
*EDIT2*
Added patched services.jar (and original services.jar for restoration in case of issues). Flash through twrp recovery... This allows you to use the modded SecContacts_L.apk supplied, the services.jar needs to be patched to disable the signature verification for the (system) apk files. Note that this might cause issues (an invalid services.jar caused my phone to get stuck in boot... had to restore the original to be able to continue) so use at your own risk!

Great job !
I have not been able to decompile the contacts.apk either.. I am a bit rusty tho.. will have to look into that a little more.

fOmey said:
Great job !
I have not been able to decompile the contacts.apk either.. I am a bit rusty tho.. will have to look into that a little more.
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Thanks! And yeah, weird stuff.
I actually was only really bothered by the camera, not using the samsung keyboard at all myself and don't mind the contacts as much (perfectly usable for me) but it's now a matter of principle If you find anything out, I would love to hear.

dagrim1 said:
Thanks! And yeah, weird stuff.
I actually was only really bothered by the camera, not using the samsung keyboard at all myself and don't mind the contacts as much (perfectly usable for me) but it's now a matter of principle If you find anything out, I would love to hear.
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But In Call screen looks weird with 480 DPI right? Would you know any fix for that? Thanks.
Sent from my SM-G925F using XDA Free mobile app

ksekhar said:
But In Call screen looks weird with 480 DPI right? Would you know any fix for that? Thanks.
Sent from my SM-G925F using XDA Free mobile app
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Yup, it does. (But again, doesn't bother me as much as I don't look at it long because I usually hold my phone to my ear anyway ).
But yeah, I think I know where to fix it... It's the Contacts apk I mentioned above but there is an issue with decompiling/rebuilding it so can't fix it yet. Looking into it.
Did notice when decompiling and recompiling including resources it fails, when keeping resources intact it does work.

To successfully mod seccontacts you have to do these steps :
- Decompile apk
- Edit xml files in res folder
- Recompile apk
- Extract xml edited files in res folder from recompiled apk
- Paste these xml files in the original apk in the res folder with compression tool like Winrar
It works I made this with my S5.

Meh, been looking into it some more and also found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/how-to-recompile-tw-contacts-phone-t3066350
and
http://www.ez-pg.com/guide-how-to-decompilerecompile-lollipop-seccontacts.html
I tried modifying the manifest as instructed, but the apk still didn't work. Perhaps because signature verfication is not properly disabled on my rom. BUt if it isn't it is also not for the majority of the users in which case siumply supplying the apk wouldn't work anyway.
I also tried resigning the apk, no luck. Copying the original manifast is also not going to work afaik with a changed manifest file...
More info about signature verficiation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2725233
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342262
Perhaps I will try this soon as well, but for now I think I'll leave it be...

sebdigital said:
To successfully mod seccontacts you have to do these steps :
- Decompile apk
- Edit xml files in res folder
- Recompile apk
- Extract xml edited files in res folder from recompiled apk
- Paste these xml files in the original apk in the res folder with compression tool like Winrar
It works I made this with my S5.
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Thanks for the tip, had looked into that as well but this xml file is in the values folder which is not simply found in the res folder of the apk but compiled into the resources.arsc file in the apk so this is not working unfortunately.

dagrim1 said:
Thanks for the tip, had looked into that as well but this xml file is in the values folder which is not simply found in the res folder of the apk but compiled into the resources.arsc file in the apk so this is not working unfortunately.
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I'm on 5.1.1 today and noticed that contacts/dialer is (almost) multi DPI already without having to do anything. And your camera mod works on 5.1.1 too!
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA Free mobile app

can u change this Camera 480 dpi camera s6 to 420 dpi?
https://mega.nz/#!M4Ui0KoR!TKsPKkMl-XQHyiJ_DNf53eQCGZTrYWhuHaAnhAYXeSM
thanks you very much

can be used for other than s6 for SamsungCamera4. ??
my android device A8 6

dagrim1 said:
Decided to start a new thread as this one was getting a bit messy (and I couldn't change the title anymore)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/mod-multi-dpi-samsung-apps-camera-t3141148
----------------------------------------------------------
Hi all, after changing the dpi to 480 the camera was the main thing bugging me. Looking for a solution I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/mod-fix-samsung-camera-app-device-dpi-t3131995
But that did not work for me, so I decided to try it myself and I finally managed to create multi-dpi versions of the Camera and Samsung Keyboard apps. They are based on the apks from the XtreStoLite Universal Deo-Mod Edition 1.5 as I'm currently running that. So just give it a try (backup the original apks first! I usually just rename them to "filename.org") and let me know if it works for you. I tested on 480 and 520 dpi and that works here...
Installation:
1. Backup original apk (in system\app\SamsungCamera4 and/or systemm\app\SamsungIMEv2 )
2. Extract modded apk to the corresponding folder
3. Wipe data for the app
4. Reboot
I basically modified the dimens.xml file to hardcoded pixel sizes instead of dip value, modifying dip value caused other issues for me (camcorder not working, pro mode messing up). Hopefully it's of use to some.
I have not been able to fix the Contacts/Dialer (SecContacts_L.apk in the priv-app folder)! I either get a corrupt apk (parsing error) or it just won't show up in my apps. Corrupted apk gives a parsing error when trying to install manually, otherwise it just says 'install failed'.
I am guessing this is somethiong with the priv-app folder and other restrictions there. I also tried copying the apk to the system\app folder instead but that didn't work either...
If anyone has ANY idea how to fix this? (I tried with both apktool as apk multitool).
*SCRIPTS ADDED*
Added the scripts and all I've written for this to this post for those wanting to try themselves (dpi_mod.zip). They are not completely polished so need some manual editing every now and then...
Basically, doubleclicking apk_process.bat in the root will go through the apk's in the apk subfolder and
1. Decompile them to the decompiled subfolder
2. Edit the dimens.xml file in the res\values subfolder of the decompiled folder replacing all the <n>dip values with <4*n>px (So 640 dip becomes 2560px for example...)
3. Rebuild the apk to the dpimod_apk subfolder (using the -c option to keep original manifest and signature files)
The files folder contains the files used (apktool, the subscripts for each step, signature files, (g)awk and an awk script to process the xml file replacing the values, etc)
There is also a script for signing the apk manually, but somehow the apk then also doesn;t work in my case it seems...
ALl scripts are windows batch files (and an awk file) as I mainly use windows at home. Shouldn't be too hard for the linux users to convert them to bash files if desired...
*EDIT2*
Added patched services.jar (and original services.jar for restoration in case of issues). Flash through twrp recovery... This allows you to use the modded SecContacts_L.apk supplied, the services.jar needs to be patched to disable the signature verification for the (system) apk files. Note that this might cause issues (an invalid services.jar caused my phone to get stuck in boot... had to restore the original to be able to continue) so use at your own risk!
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how to fix on parse error, after recompile SamsungCamera4.apk with apktool
with or without edit error on parse...
My device Galaxy-A8