so i pulled the LatinIME.apk from the most recent cyanogen nightly, and no there wasn't any problem beforehand with the keyboard.
so i decompiled the apk with apk manager and all i did was change to 9pngs and then i recompiled it, said it was a system app, signed it, and then pushed it.
when i reopened the keyboard, everything was fine except for this. is there a certain xml i need to edit?
thanks in advanced.
Use the keep option.
Only delete files u've modified, leave the rest to stock. It's been long since i last did it but that's wht it was if i recall.
Daneshm90 said:
Use the keep option.
Only delete files u've modified, leave the rest to stock. It's been long since i last did it but that's wht it was if i recall.
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sorry the keep option? i dont recall seeing that in apk manager 4.9
FaithCry said:
sorry the keep option? i dont recall seeing that in apk manager 4.9
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If u choose the recompile option,
and say yes to system app. Then say yes to other than signature.
U'll find a keep folder in the root dir. There delete only the file u modified. Then continue in the script.
Daneshm90 said:
If u choose the recompile option,
and say yes to system app. Then say yes to other than signature.
U'll find a keep folder in the root dir. There delete only the file u modified. Then continue in the script.
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it worked!! thanks a lot!
Related
When i add/remove things from update.zip do i have to edit the update script? thanks
JJbdoggg said:
When i add/remove things from update.zip do i have to edit the update script? thanks
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Yes. Use notepad++ to edit it.
Binary100100 said:
Yes. Use notepad++ to edit it.
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Really...I have never edited an update script and all my edits after signing the file have worked just fine. Just test it without touching the update script and if it doesn't work then update the update script.
Also you sig is hilarious (JJbdoggg). I had to sit and watch it a few times to quit laughing.
thanks(david1171 i got it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=528334)
the reason i want to know is whenever i make a update.zip file it always aborts halfway through saying something about not finding update script
JJbdoggg said:
When i add/remove things from update.zip do i have to edit the update script? thanks
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If you've just added or removed files from /system, then no. update-script just flashes the entire system directory without caring what the contents are. You only really need to modify update-script if you want to change some initial aliases, change the directory[ies] being flashed, that sort of thing.
jashsu said:
If you've just added or removed files from /system, then no. update-script just flashes the entire system directory without caring what the contents are. You only really need to modify update-script if you want to change some initial aliases, change the directory[ies] being flashed, that sort of thing.
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thanks, just to clarify if i add something to /system/app no edit of the update script is needed but if i add something to /data/app an edit is needed
JJbdoggg said:
thanks, just to clarify if i add something to /system/app no edit of the update script is needed but if i add something to /data/app an edit is needed
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Yes, because most update-scripts do not touch /data. For good reason too, because everything in a stock update.zip is meant to survive a wipe (Alt+w)
david1171 said:
Really...I have never edited an update script and all my edits after signing the file have worked just fine. Just test it without touching the update script and if it doesn't work then update the update script.
Also you sig is hilarious (JJbdoggg). I had to sit and watch it a few times to quit laughing.
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I guess it depends on what is already on the update-script file.
If you are trying to add something to a theme template then yes.
But if you are trying to modify a rom or make one of your own then probably not.
thanks guys ill give it another go now
I tried reading through the other forums and posts. I have seen quite a few on wm 6.5 but not on Android 1.6 Donut. Can anyone help me with this? I tried using the instructions on
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Barebones#.2Fsystem.2Fapp.2F
I successfully removed the com.amazon.mp3.apk after trying several times, but have tried other apps and nothing thus far. Any help would be great. Also, if this post is unneccessary, teach me how to delete it and I will. Just looking for help. Thank you.
Bare bone and mod
Hi im no dev and much of a noob
but
easiest way I found is to open your rom and resign it. Then test a couple of time and you'll work out by yourself which one are safe to keep and which one are not. Apk are in the system folder and some in the data one.
thanks to stericson, it's easy as cake
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=473580
Mod wise, you can change the font (font folder), edit most apk (use 7zip to open the apk or rename it to a zip file, open it, change watever you want, rename it and sign), change the boot screen (framework-res.apk explicit tut somewhere. you got two png image to change, android-logo-mask and android-logo-shine). Can also change build.prop to enhance 2g/3g performance. work very well.
barebone
Hey sipvn,
I didn't really get what I am supposed to do though boss. I appreciate your help.
dnt understand what you want do......uninstall default app??
Just remove unnecessary apps
Use Stericson signer to resign zip file.
Flash
Oh and btw wrong section
geppo1975 said:
dnt understand what you want do......uninstall default app??
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Yeap, just want to take off the apps I knmow she wont need on the phone. For what ever reason she doesnt want internet or data on her phone so I wont argue. But I want to make sure she doesn't accidentally activate anything and ring the bill up you know. Thank you.
Macrophage001 said:
Just remove unnecessary apps
Use Stericson signer to resign zip file.
Flash
Oh and btw wrong section
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Sorry for wrong section. Where do I go to do it right? And, how do I use stericson signer? Thank you
i have tried to modify the froyobylaszlo by removing a couple of system/app
and put my own apps
after that i tried to flash it but i had some errors im not familiar with
hope someone could help me out
im attaching the recovery.log files
EDIT: btw im a complete idiot hahaha... im just starting out
marchking said:
i have tried to modify the froyobylaszlo by removing a couple of system/app
and put my own apps
after that i tried to flash it but i had some errors im not familiar with
hope someone could help me out
im attaching the recovery.log files
EDIT: btw im a complete idiot hahaha... im just starting out
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which apps did u place in system apps?
did u remove the apps fromm data/app as well?
maximo360 said:
which apps did u place in system apps?
did u remove the apps fromm data/app as well?
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yeah i think only 1 app is there in data/app = gallery i think i removed that thinking that it was the gallery3d
i changed the launcher and a couple of things in the system/app
are there limitations of which apps that i could put there...
btw is it ok if i change the updater-script to update-script?
or i shouldnt have change that... the kitchen was requesting to change it
hey if you are only removing some apk's you dont need kitchen.. just unzip file.. take out what you want than re-zip and than Sign it! should be able to flash no problem
marchking said:
yeah i think only 1 app is there in data/app = gallery i think i removed that thinking that it was the gallery3d
i changed the launcher and a couple of things in the system/app
are there limitations of which apps that i could put there...
btw is it ok if i change the updater-script to update-script?
or i shouldnt have change that... the kitchen was requesting to change it
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You should just do what LDrifta said if your still having problems.
OH and regarding the update-script, heres your answer straight from the op of the kitchen:
QUESTION: Why do I need to convert the ROM's updater-script to an update-script when using the kitchen?
The kitchen can only perform operations on an update-script. UpdateR-scripts are too complicated to check because there are so many combinations of parameters for every command and for different devices; plus they can be written in different formatting styles. Thus the kitchen converts them to update-script so that there is one universal method to modify any device's configuration. If we didn't convert the updater-script then it would take months of work to overhaul the dozens of scripts (plus doubling my work) to accept updater-scripts, which would really NOT make a difference in the end anyway and would likely slow down the kitchen due to extra checks made in the updater-script. So please do not request this again and again, there is no gain in doing it (I also don't have that much free time ...).
When you build the ROM you have the option of converting it back to an updater-script, or the kitchen will convert it automatically if it decides it's necessary. The conversion back to the original updater-script is near-perfect, as I have already spent months on the implementation to get it right.
QUESTION: I have converted my update-script to an updater-script, but after flashing I still have the original ROM on the device.
That means your updater-script did not have the proper mount points defined for the system (and/or data) partition. Refer to this post for more info.
QUESTION: My device only supports ROMs with the updater-script/update-binary files but not the update-script
If you extract a ROM that contains an updater-script, then the kitchen will ask you if it should convert it to an update-script. You *must* use an update-script while customizing the ROM, as the kitchen is not capable of modifying updater-scripts. When you are ready to build the ROM, though, you will need to convert it back to an updater-script if the device requires it. Use the option in the Advanced menu to convert update-script to updater-script, or else the kitchen will ask you to convert it while building the ROM.
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ldrifta said:
hey if you are only removing some apk's you dont need kitchen.. just unzip file.. take out what you want than re-zip and than Sign it! should be able to flash no problem
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ok... so im also adding a few apks at the system/app what you suggested will that still work?
btw
just to clarify, i unzip, then remove the apks
then zip it again
then i put it in the kitchen to get signed?
marchking said:
ok... so im also adding a few apks at the system/app what you suggested will that still work?
btw
just to clarify, i unzip, then remove the apks
then zip it again
then i put it in the kitchen to get signed?
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ok well depending on what apk's you are putting in.. if they are system required like a sense app.. it wont work on a froyo base rom.. but if its something like superuser or mail or something and is compatible with your rom than put it in system/app folder.. if its something that you want the choice to uninstall later on like a 'task killer' apk or something, place it in data/app folder..
and to sign it you dont need kitchen, you can download an auto-sign.zip file for windows here on xda.. all you do is unzip it directly to C: drive, place zip file in filder rename it to 'update.zip' than run the 'sign.bat' and it will sign the zip file. than you can flash it
marchking said:
ok... so im also adding a few apks at the system/app what you suggested will that still work?
btw
just to clarify, i unzip, then remove the apks
then zip it again
then i put it in the kitchen to get signed?
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did u do this on Kitchen?
If you want to add Market or non-stock apps (*.apk) to your ROM (which can be uninstalled or updated from your device later) then select the kitchen's menu option that adds "/data/app functionality". Afterwards you can copy these .apk files to the new /data/app folder of your working folder.
EDIT; After your done adding/deleting all the apps, dont forget to use the sign apk command to sign.
maximo360 said:
did u do this on Kitchen?
If you want to add Market or non-stock apps (*.apk) to your ROM (which can be uninstalled or updated from your device later) then select the kitchen's menu option that adds "/data/app functionality". Afterwards you can copy these .apk files to the new /data/app folder of your working folder.
EDIT; After your done adding/deleting all the apps, dont forget to use the sign apk command to sign.
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would apps from a 2.2 hero would work? they have a mdpi format???
or do you think i will encounter lots of problems? ^_^
marchking said:
would apps from a 2.2 hero would work? they have a mdpi format???
or do you think i will encounter lots of problems? ^_^
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Which kind of apps? Like sense apps? I guess they might work, try it out, make a nand backup first tho.
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maximo360 said:
Which kind of apps? Like sense apps? I guess they might work, try it out, make a nand backup first tho.
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its actually system/app from miui ported to mdpi...
i was able to flash it but its going into a bootloop...
im not sure how to gather logcat... i dont use adb hahaha...
i only use droid explorer... anyways
i checked the logcat console while it was on the bootloop
it appears to me that the apps that i used is not signed...
any suggestions?
marchking said:
its actually system/app from miui ported to mdpi...
i was able to flash it but its going into a bootloop...
im not sure how to gather logcat... i dont use adb hahaha...
i only use droid explorer... anyways
i checked the logcat console while it was on the bootloop
it appears to me that the apps that i used is not signed...
any suggestions?
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sign them using the sign apk/zip command in the kitchen
maximo360 said:
sign them using the sign apk/zip command in the kitchen
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i signed them that seemed to be one problem... based on what im seeing on the logcat it seems now its having lots of problems while installing... FYI im trying to make a miui ported from nexus 1 to hero... trying to make it run on froyo by laszlo... i think there is much more complications here not as easy as i think it would be... but i like challenges ^_^ do you have any idea how we could do this maximo? try checking this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858935
marchking said:
i signed them that seemed to be one problem... based on what im seeing on the logcat it seems now its having lots of problems while installing... FYI im trying to make a miui ported from nexus 1 to hero... trying to make it run on froyo by laszlo... i think there is much more complications here not as easy as i think it would be... but i like challenges ^_^ do you have any idea how we could do this maximo? try checking this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858935
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I read the thread, and he said he dropped some of the phones he was porting miui for, he was still doing the eris/hero. So seems to me he maybe dropped the g1, not sure tho. I guess you're gonna have to wait til either delsa is done porting it to the g1 or drakko.
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Manual how to apply patches android, for those who do not get it in the standard way. News for firmware based CM11, KitKat, 4.4.4 and others...
We will need 1 ) Root Explorer or another file manager. 2 ) Lucky Patcher.
And so, we go through the Root Explorer to system/framework and look there for a couple of files with names core.jar and services.jar, found means to copy to SD card for further action with them.
Go to Lucky Patcher and select the function to "Rebuild and install". We are looking for in the open filemanager copied our files, click on each of them and choose the function "Patch file firmware", patched both files close Lucky Patcher.
Open Root Explorer find our patched copy and rename them from the core-patched.jar in the core.jar, and so did a services-patched.jar in services.jar.
Put them in the firmware in two ways.
The first :
Through the Root Explorer to replace the first system/framework file core.jar and put it right (rw-r - r--).
Reboot and look at the first two Lucky Patcher android patch applied. Good!!!
Replace the same in system/framework file services.jar and the phone itself will go into a reboot may reboot itself again, nothing wrong with that.
Go through the Root Explorer on the road system/framework to the file services.jar and give him the right to (rw-r - r--).
Watch in Lucky Patcher all three patch applied android.
The second method:
For him, we need the establishment of recovery TWRP or CWM and Aroma Filemanager. Earnest request before to do something, then test Aroma FM on your device !!!
We go in and start recovery Aroma Filemanager. After that, everything just as in Root Explorer, substitute core.jar on patched us exhibiting rights (rw-r - r--) and reboot.
Again in recovery and launch Aroma Filemanager. And substitution of services.jar but rights can and should be put immediately (rw-r - r--).
Reboot and you're done.
One piece of advice if something goes wrong as we would like it keep copies non patching core.jar and services.jar.
You can always get them back into place and put right through Aroma Filemanager.
Addition to those who have odex firmware :
In odex firmware need to copy the core.odex and sevices.odex on sdcard.
Go to Lucky Patcher, and on the bottom panel to select "Install and rebuild".
Then, select a file core.odex and select to patch the firmware file, then select services.odex and also choose to patch the firmware file, then rename and put them back into the system/framework.
Ms_Julia said:
Manual how to apply patches android, for those who do not get it in the standard way. News for firmware based CM11, KitKat, 4.4.4 and others
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Why patch these files?
AXDFREEDOM said:
Why patch these files?
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To disable signature verification in the package manager.
AXDFREEDOM said:
Why patch these files?
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Ms_Julia said:
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Which ROM you now use??
No need to patch this files, because you can install paid apps from google without this, playstore dont chech it for verificatio, better leave this files alone, I dont know how to say. Xd
You dont need to patch anything.
And if you dont know Lucky patcher is illegal on xda.
Your guide is good
But, that dont need to do.
Paget96 said:
Which ROM you now use??
No need to patch this files, because you can install paid apps from google without this, playstore dont chech it for verificatio, better leave this files alone, I dont know how to say. Xd
You dont need to patch anything.
And if you dont know Lucky patcher is illegal on xda.
Your guide is good
But, that dont need to do.
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Thank you, I know it. But sometimes it is necessary for example to amend the application to the best of his work. And to set it is necessary to use patches to disable signature verification.
Ms_Julia said:
Thank you, I know it. But sometimes it is necessary for example to amend the application to the best of his work. And to set it is necessary to use patches to disable signature verification.
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That can make problems in ROM, that is maybe good with some apps, but I dont know which app need this??
Paget96 said:
That can make problems in ROM, that is maybe good with some apps, but I dont know which app need this??
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I think u don't need to use these patches. As u said they lead to illegal activities. I have no key problems they cause only help with all applications. Because I have a direct hands. How well do u know the android ?
Ms_Julia said:
I think u don't need to use these patches. As u said they lead to illegal activities. I have no key problems they cause only help with all applications. Because I have a direct hands. How well do u know the android ?
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I know pretty much, but I dont know anythig about coding.
Paget96 said:
I know pretty much, but I dont know anythig about coding.
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U know the only thing is the top of android. But the essence of not even examined, it's clear that u are not a programmer or developer. Just once again I say to u for u my user guide is useless , unless u want to learn everything. And to know a lot more than it is now at the moment.
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U know the only thing is the top of android. But the essence of not even examined, it's clear that u are not a programmer or developer. Just once again I say to u for u my user guide is useless , unless u want to learn everything. And to know a lot more than it is now at the moment.
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I dont understand you.
Paget96 said:
I dont understand you.
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These patches are needed for a more complete control over the android. Do you understand now?
Big thanx for this great tutorial,its very usefull.but one request i have about patching with lucky.maybe its possible to patch the service.jar for full tweaking like v6 supercharger etc. As we know zeppelinrox is working on it and we can do it by hand with very anoying smalipatches one by one,so maybe its possible to make it with luckypatcher too?
GREETZ FROM TEAM-OPTIMA!!!
NmAa said:
I guess what she's trying to impost is that we must own our phone because it's ours not Google and we must live in our own...
#LG #P705
#RECOVERY: TWRP 2.6.3.0/P700
#ROM:CM11/IMER
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YES!!! :thumbup:
-CALIBAN666- said:
Big thanx for this great tutorial,its very usefull.but one request i have about patching with lucky.maybe its possible to patch the service.jar for full tweaking like v6 supercharger etc. As we know zeppelinrox is working on it and we can do it by hand with very anoying smalipatches one by one,so maybe its possible to make it with luckypatcher too?
GREETZ FROM TEAM-OPTIMA!!!
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Did not think about it yet, but ask the creator of the LP.
Ms_Julia said:
Manual how to apply patches android, for those who do not get it in the standard way. News for firmware based CM11, KitKat, 4.4.4 and others...
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thank you for this i been working hard trying to get this ported for the nexus 7 2013 "flo" now its patched and working. i tryed to manually edit services.jar my self but resulted in a billion force closing apps. now i am able to sign my apps and they boot p.s this post has been the most helpful than any others
i cant patch the copied files (core.jar and services.jar ) in SD card plz help...!!
Ms_Julia said:
Manual how to apply patches android, for those who do not get it in the standard way. News for firmware based CM11, KitKat, 4.4.4 and others...
We will need 1 ) Root Explorer or another file manager. 2 ) Lucky Patcher.
And so, we go through the Root Explorer to system/framework and look there for a couple of files with names core.jar and services.jar, found means to copy to SD card for further action with them.
Go to Lucky Patcher and select the function to "Rebuild and install". We are looking for in the open filemanager copied our files, click on each of them and choose the function "Patch file firmware", patched both files close Lucky Patcher.
Open Root Explorer find our patched copy and rename them from the core-patched.jar in the core.jar, and so did a services-patched.jar in services.jar.
Put them in the firmware in two ways.
The first :
Through the Root Explorer to replace the first system/framework file core.jar and put it right (rw-r - r--).
Reboot and look at the first two Lucky Patcher android patch applied. Good!!!
Replace the same in system/framework file services.jar and the phone itself will go into a reboot may reboot itself again, nothing wrong with that.
Go through the Root Explorer on the road system/framework to the file services.jar and give him the right to (rw-r - r--).
Watch in Lucky Patcher all three patch applied android.
The second method:
For him, we need the establishment of recovery TWRP or CWM and Aroma Filemanager. Earnest request before to do something, then test Aroma FM on your device !!!
We go in and start recovery Aroma Filemanager. After that, everything just as in Root Explorer, substitute core.jar on patched us exhibiting rights (rw-r - r--) and reboot.
Again in recovery and launch Aroma Filemanager. And substitution of services.jar but rights can and should be put immediately (rw-r - r--).
Reboot and you're done.
One piece of advice if something goes wrong as we would like it keep copies non patching core.jar and services.jar.
You can always get them back into place and put right through Aroma Filemanager.
Addition to those who have odex firmware :
In odex firmware need to copy the core.odex and sevices.odex on sdcard.
Go to Lucky Patcher, and on the bottom panel to select "Install and rebuild".
Then, select a file core.odex and select to patch the firmware file, then select services.odex and also choose to patch the firmware file, then rename and put them back into the system/framework.
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i cant patch the copied files (core.jar and services.jar ) in SD card plz help...!!
it says a warning
the file ".jar" doesnt contain classes.dex for patch . try patch ".odex" file for this ".jar" file
what to do..?? plz help
Prem_414 said:
i cant patch the copied files (core.jar and services.jar ) in SD card plz help...!!
it says a warning
the file ".jar" doesnt contain classes.dex for patch . try patch ".odex" file for this ".jar" file
what to do..?? plz help
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Do exactly what the error said. Also are you deodexed? I was able to patch this my self on nexus 7 and my s3 touchwiz.
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Android 5.0.2
there are this cores...
miguelrivas said:
Android 5.0.2
there are this cores...
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I'm not sure if the signing is the same way for lollipop as in 4.4 and below I have tried it but it didn't work. You can try and see but you will only have art core to use your os doesn't support davlik anymore
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Most of the guides ive read on XDA say you have to decompile and recompile APKS just to make a couple of modifications to the images. Well I dont believe this to be true. I have tested my method on ubuntu 14.10 and with my nexus 5.
This guide is specifically for modifying images inside of the apks, not the code, or xml itself.
- ADB pull the APK file you want to modify (i chose SystemUI.apk)
- Double click it in File Manager on ubuntu, this should open it up in the archive manager. If not, manually open it up in archive manager
- Click on the "Add Files" button and select which files you want to replace. It will automatically overwrite the current ones.
- Make sure that you are keeping the proper directory structure and are putting the images in the proper place with proper names.
- Copy the new APK file back to your device on /sdcard/file.apk
Then, to get the APK file back on your system without causing problems, I rebooted into TWRP, mounted system and went into the file manager and copy/pasted the APK in the appropriate folder. When you get back into android, chmod 644 new-file.apk. I would not suggest trying to copy the modified APK file into your system while android is running live. Thats why I did it in TWRP. It could cause system unstability, crashing, etc... Im sure that I am not the first person to realize this could be done, but I did discover this on my own because I like to try things. PLEASE, make a backup in case something doesnt work correctly after your mod. Good luck!
bynarie said:
Most of the guides ive read on XDA say you have to decompile and recompile APKS just to make a couple of modifications to the images.
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Mine doesn't.
XperienceD said:
Mine doesn't.
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Um, not to be rude but the guide on your signature shows using apktool to decompile and recompile. Soo....? Unless its another guide. And Im not saying ALL guides are, but some, and thats ok. Could you link me to your guide please? I would love to take a look at it. Thanks
EDIT - woops im sorry i didnt really read it... i do see where it says drag and drop the images... good deal. sorry
bynarie said:
Um, not to be rude but the guide on your signature shows using apktool to decompile and recompile. Soo....?
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Edit: No need for my original reply as you found it.
XperienceD said:
Edit: No need for my original reply as you found it.
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Yes, and your guide is very good. Thank you for that.