I am just wondering how I would go about resigning an update.zip to flash.SOLVED
Q 2 Where do I find the correct test keys to sign a update.zip/apk in ubuntu?
i always use Stericson method in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=473580
Check this thread out on how to sign apks and zip file ^_^
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3175518&postcount=2
Tools are provided in the link as well I believe.
anddep said:
i always use Stericson method in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=473580
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NeoBlade Check this thread out on how to sign apks and zip file ^_^
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...18&postcount=2
Tools are provided in the link as well I believe.
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Thank you.
NeoBlade said:
Check this thread out on how to sign apks and zip file ^_^
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3175518&postcount=2
Tools are provided in the link as well I believe.
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lol thats the real deal post! i was searching for that one earlier, but xda was slow
One more [Q]:
If I have an update.zip that's ready to flash, and I'm open it with winrar and override the original system/fonts files with the fonts I need - do I need to resign it before I'm flashing it? or I can flash the same update.zip after I'm saving it?
thanks!
@avimak
You must resign Must resign after ANY changes.
alritewhadeva said:
@avimak
You must resign Must resign after ANY changes.
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thanks dude
avimak said:
thanks dude
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Sure thing buddy
Must resign everytime you edit a zip file to flash
Bringin my new question to the front page.
Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.
Right click on the file, click open with and choose notepad to view its raw formating. if you want a cleaner look use word to view the XML file. Be careful not to save it in word though it can garble the file. you will just have to play with it to see what works for you.
IE definitely is not a good way to view and edit XML files.
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Great advice!
lol j/k
Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.
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Do a search in the forums. There are threads I have started and others as well that explain and gives u apps to help
Powers16 said:
Right click on the file, click open with and choose notepad to view its raw formating. if you want a cleaner look use word to view the XML file. Be careful not to save it in word though it can garble the file. you will just have to play with it to see what works for you.
IE definitely is not a good way to view and edit XML files.
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I have tried viewing in both notepad and word pad and both of them could not read the files that is why I tried to find an xml file editor online lol :-(
dsMA said:
I have tried viewing in both notepad and word pad and both of them could not read the files that is why I tried to find an xml file editor online lol :-(
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Use smali and backsmali. If you download this little toolkit from here you should be able to edit them in notepad++. I forgot how to use them but its pretty easy.
Maybe I'm wrong--been so long since I've messed with this stuff
dsMA said:
Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.
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The best way is to use brut.all's apktool(http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/) it does all the difficult work for you.
^ Greatest tool ever.
Decad3nce said:
The best way is to use brut.all's apktool(http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/) it does all the difficult work for you.
^ Greatest tool ever.
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Hey did u add the axmlprinter.bat file I posted on ur resource page
Papa Smurf151 said:
Hey did u add the axmlprinter.bat file I posted on ur resource page
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Yep, with your description
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Yep, with your description
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Woohoo I should tag the link and put it in my sig. That is if I still have room. Lol
XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.
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XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.
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I effing love your apktool. Use it daily!
Papa Smurf151 said:
Woohoo I should tag the link and put it in my sig. That is if I still have room. Lol
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Go ahead man...
Brut.all said:
XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.
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Dude I love ur apktool. Did u see the axmlprinter.bat file that dec put in his resources page. It works great with axmlprinter2 file. It takes away all the typing in the cmd and does it for u and shows u the readable file in its own small window. A suggestion...maybe adding that to ur apktool would be a great addon
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Dude I love ur apktool. Did u see the axmlprinter.bat file that dec put in his resources page. It works great with axmlprinter2 file. It takes away all the typing in the cmd and does it for u and shows u the readable file in its own small window. A suggestion...maybe adding that to ur apktool would be a great addon
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http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/issues/detail?id=70
Brut.all said:
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/issues/detail?id=70
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I understand ur view. I didn't make the bat file just thought it was useful and u might like it. BTW words on post instead of just a link really helps in communicating around here. Just sayin
Papa Smurf151 said:
BTW words on post instead of just a link really helps in communicating around here. Just sayin
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Yeah, I know, sorry for that.
I just like to explain my point of view very precisely to avoid misunderstanding. And I ain't English speaker, so it takes me some time to describe it. I could do just two things to not waste time on repeating myself: give a link or give a link and place a quotation beneath it ;-) Maybe second option is better
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Yeah, I know, sorry for that.
I just like to explain my point of view very precisely to avoid misunderstanding. And I ain't English speaker, so it takes me some time to describe it. I could do just two things to not waste time on repeating myself: give a link or give a link and place a quotation beneath it ;-) Maybe second option is better
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Yeah second option would be better but I wasn't bashin bro u do great work
You can also view and edit binary xml's in root explorer, as long as they haven't been hex edited. Skews up the formatting some how.
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Can anybody tell me proper tutorial for change images or graphics in *.apk files...................???
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Can anybody tell me proper tutorial for change images or graphics in *.apk files...................???
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1. unzip *.apk
2. change images
3. re-zip *.apk
Nice thread title BTW...
yup
Wastl0r said:
1. unzip *.apk
2. change images
3. re-zip *.apk
Nice thread title BTW...
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Thx, but i did its already. I m getting erron when i install file in samsung galaxy s i9000. then why???
I managed to extract .apk file using apktool and rebuilt some app. But i don't know to locate the file which i can modify the icon name. Where can i find that? ( i mean in which folder hdpi? ldpi? mdpi? or nodpi? ).
Is there anybody to help me? ??? For the above question???
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I managed to extract .apk file using apktool and rebuilt some app. But i don't know to locate the file which i can modify the icon name. Where can i find that? ( i mean in which folder hdpi? ldpi? mdpi? or nodpi? ).
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Senior members... Pls help this out.. Or is there anyother link were i can get these details? ??
Hey! All cool dev over there i have been able to create a working xap to deploy for WHATSAPP
but i am working on to install multiple WhatsApp on one device.
so my request to the great developers to kindly help me out in changing the product id of the attached AppxManifest and WMAppManifest file. I have enclosed the same in the zip.
i will me thankfull to u
and ya off course its a part of development and hacking i suppose.
Dont know nothing about this. Sorry pal.
It's ok. I am still waiting for it! May be someone can help ?
edit it with notepad or something idk
(not so sure if it will work)
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edit it with notepad or something idk
(not so sure if it will work)
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Editing with Notepad or any other text editor won't work for its original file is regenerated in the rebuild process and btw I have already tried all sort of text editors
Danish18 said:
Editing with Notepad or any other text editor won't work for its original file is regenerated in the rebuild process and btw I have already tried all sort of text editors
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Try this file and say .
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Try this file and say .
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Irshad bhai I can't get the file that u uploaded. You can change the product I.D. on vissual studio and I promise to provide 2 WhatsApp xaps for sideloading