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Replacing .apk files?

I would like to use this Phone.apk file in this ROM.
Do I just unzip the ROM, replace the .apk, rezip the ROM, sign the .zip, and flash?
Is there only one Phone.apk file to replace?
Last thing I want is a paper-weight
Thanks!

I just thought of this: could I just install the .apk via a file manager (as long as unknown sources are checked)?

NViouz said:
I would like to use this Phone.apk file in this ROM.
Do I just unzip the ROM, replace the .apk, rezip the ROM, sign the .zip, and flash?
Is there only one Phone.apk file to replace?
Last thing I want is a paper-weight
Thanks!
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First, you're not going to brick your phone.
Second, I don't know how CSDI works. Try it and find out.
NViouz said:
I just thought of this: could I just install the .apk via a file manager (as long as unknown sources are checked)?
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No. Maybe if you remount /system in read-write, even then it's probably easier to try it by just replacing and resigning.
I know in donut, you can just replace it without any problems (like other system apps depending on it). Don't know about anything else.
Edit:
1. unzip and copy Phone.apk to /sdcard
2. remount system rw
3. cat /sdcard/Phone.apk > /system/app/Phone.apk
4. rm /system/app/Phone.odex (only do this if there is a Phone.odex file)
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There's what the thread says about installing it, have you tried? (Nandroid in case that ROM doesn't like it.)

Cook Battery Circle Mod in custom rom -> Boot Loop

Hi,
When I flash the battery circle mod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730673) through recovery as an update on my phone, everything goes well.
I even made one myself with Apk manager (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701) using the stock framework-res.apk file and it works just fine.
I have cooked my own rom based on 2.03.405.3 with the kitchen (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246) (rooted, disabled the bootsound and deodexed the whole rom).
Now I putted the battery circle mod (tried with both of them) into my rom using winrar and replaced the framework-res.apk and signed the rom.
But when I flash this rom on my phone, my phone gets stuck in a bootloop. I already searched with google to find similar problems but didn't find any. No mather what I try, it always ends with a boot loop
Anyone who can help me out???

Did you tried flashing other rom?

jup, i already flashed some roms from other members + some that i made myself and no problems at all

Open your original framework-res.apk with 7zip (not extract, just open) replace the file (use drag and drop), except for meta file and sign file, and afrer finish just close the 7zip, now you have modified framework-res.apk and cook it. It's very easy yeah.......
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BesFen said:
Open your original framework-res.apk with 7zip (not extract, just open) replace the file (use drag and drop), except for meta file and sign file, and afrer finish just close the 7zip, now you have modified framework-res.apk and cook it. It's very easy yeah.......
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Guess it ain't that easy. Tried it exactly the way you said and again bootloop
I have made my rom.zip with dsixda's HTC Android Kitchen.
I open this rom with 7-zip and extract the framework-res.apk file and I leave my rom open.
Then I open the framework-res.apk with 7-zip, I drag and drop the files that need to be replaced and I close the file.
I then sign framework-res.apk with stericson's autosigner and drag and drop the signend file into my still open rom.zip which I then close.
I sign the rom.zip an put it on my sd-card.
I go into recovery, wipe data/factory reset and wipe the dalvik cache and then flash the zip and reboot.
And again I have a bootloop
But when I make an update.zip of the edited framework-res.apk and I flash then I have no problems at all.
Attached: logcat file with my bootloop error. (Other error than the one I my first post)

nobody who can help me ???

Did you deodex or get already deodexed framework?
Do you wipe data partition every time you flash this ROM of yours?

BlaY0 said:
Did you deodex or get already deodexed framework?
Do you wipe data partition every time you flash this ROM of yours?
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My whole rom is deodexed with the kitchen. There are no .odex file in my rom.
And yes i always wipe before I flash

OK, let's get this straight... you wipe data, then flash your rom (without updated framework-res.apk), then boot and just after that (in second recovery session) you push new framework-res.apk, reboot again and it works? Or... you wipe your data, flash rom, push new framework-res.apk (via update), reboot and it works?
Did you make some logcat of failed attempt?

matn013 said:
Guess it ain't that easy. Tried it exactly the way you said and again bootloop
I have made my rom.zip with dsixda's HTC Android Kitchen.
I open this rom with 7-zip and extract the framework-res.apk file and I leave my rom open.
Then I open the framework-res.apk with 7-zip, I drag and drop the files that need to be replaced and I close the file.
I then sign framework-res.apk with stericson's autosigner and drag and drop the signend file into my still open rom.zip which I then close.
I sign the rom.zip an put it on my sd-card.
I go into recovery, wipe data/factory reset and wipe the dalvik cache and then flash the zip and reboot.
And again I have a bootloop
But when I make an update.zip of the edited framework-res.apk and I flash then I have no problems at all.
Attached: logcat file with my bootloop error. (Other error than the one I my first post)
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I said open framework-res.apk with 7zip before you cook it, replace the file and close it, no need to sign it, and cook your rom. It's working well on mine.
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matn013 said:
But when I make an update.zip of the edited framework-res.apk and I flash then I have no problems at all.
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...so I guess problem is somewhere else?

BesFen said:
I said open framework-res.apk with 7zip before you cook it, replace the file and close it, no need to sign it, and cook your rom. It's working well on mine.
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So what do you mean by "and cook your rom"? Replace the changed framework-res.apk file in my rom.zip and run my rom through the kitchen again?
Because I just did that and it doesn't work either

matn013 said:
So what do you mean by "and cook your rom"? Replace the changed framework-res.apk file in my rom.zip and run my rom through the kitchen again?
Because I just did that and it doesn't work either
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Don't replace the framework-res.apk, extract your modified framework-res.apk, you can use winrar/winzip/7zip to extract it, take your custom .png file from it.
If it finish, then open OEM framework-res.apk with 7zip (not extract, just open), then drag and drop your custom .png file that you already take from custom framewoekees into it in same folder in 7zip, then build your rom.
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Did you mess with other files?
wrong permisions?
maby need to update you updater-script with file owner etc

[REQUEST] Samsung Glass Lockscreen

Hi,
I have searched the forum and couldn't find a solution for this one.
It seems easy (or at least, doable) to go from Samsung glass lockscreen to android stock. But how about the other way around?
I am using Darky's ROM which has a custom lockscreen, could anyone advise where I could get the standard Samsung lockscreen from as I kind of preferred the fact that I could swipe in any direction!
Thanks!

This is probably the file you need. It's from JPM, deodexed.
Installing it is up to you. Root Explorer is probably going to be the easiest way.
I highly advise making backups before doing anything.

widgetlocker.v1.2.4 its OK

Lalaca said:
This is probably the file you need. It's from JPM, deodexed.
Installing it is up to you. Root Explorer is probably going to be the easiest way.
I highly advise making backups before doing anything.
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Any advice as to how I go about using it? I already have Root Explorer. Thanks!

Easy, copy a stock android.policy.jar to /system/framework/ folder (replace it using roote explorer or similar).
Here is mine.
I will upload an update.zip later.
Copy, paste and reboot, then wait, first boot will be a little slower than usual.
### Update ###
Download Old lockscreen.zip, rename to update.zip, copy to internal sd, reboot into recovery and apply update or use CW to apply zip from sd.
Tested and working on JPM / JP6 (not tested on not deoxed rom...)
Work with CW or 2nd recovery (need to be renamed to update.zip)
First boot will be slow.

franklin01 said:
Easy, copy a stock android.policy.jar to /system/framework/ folder (replace it using roote explorer or similar).
Here is mine.
I will upload an update.zip later.
Copy, paste and reboot, then wait, first boot will be a little slower than usual.
### Update ###
Download Old lockscreen.zip, rename to update.zip, copy to internal sd, reboot into recovery and apply update or use CW to apply zip from sd.
Tested and working on JPM / JP6 (not tested on not deoxed rom...)
Work with CW or 2nd recovery (need to be renamed to update.zip)
First boot will be slow.
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I saw this post of yours before you uploaded it as a zip and just copied into the right folder through Root Explorer, has worked a treat! Big thanks to you!

[Q] Installing custom roms

Hi,
I'm trying to install custom roms on my Milestone and have hit a brick wall.
I've looked at and followed the Instructions threads (rooted & did a nandroid backup) and they refer to having to apply an "update.zip" file in Open Recovery to actually get the cutom rom. Problem is that I've downloaded both CM7 and Miui rom files but when I unzip them they don't have an update.zip file in them.
They just have the following
META-INF (folder)
system (folder)
boot.img (img file)
Question is... How do I flash these files to apply the custom rom?
(Can't ask questions in the development part of the forum as I don't have 10 posts yet)
Thanks

anyone?
bump...

iLurk said:
anyone?
bump...
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well, just know it from xrecovery (come from the x10 mini pro) and AFAIK the zip you extracted already was the update.zip - rename downloaded zipfile to update.zip, then flash it

k thanks dude.

rattenkot said:
well, just know it from xrecovery (come from the x170 mini pro) and AFAIK the zip you extracted already was the update.zip - rename downloaded zipfile to update.zip, then flash it
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the file does not need to be called update.zip. it is a generic term for the format of "update"
simply put the CM7 zip file in the openrecovery\updates folder subfolder of your sdcard.
you should then be able to see the file in the update menu of your recovery.

[GUIDE][TUT]::Modifying & Making Your Own Custom Roms::(New Method)

This is a detailed tutorial about modifying or making your own custom roms....but not as regular method... It is a new method...
So...lets start....
In this Guide...you will come to know how to--
Modifying rom..
Adding apps and removing..
Changing bootanimation, rom's name, fonts, ringtones...etc.
A new and easy method to make the rom....
::Requirements::
Galaxy Mini..
A windows PC.
Some basic knowledge..
Time and Patience(most imp)
::Important Tools::
7zip or any other zip manager>>Download Here<<
Update Zip Packager>>Download Here<<
Notepad++ >>Download Here<<
Dsixda's Kitchen..(OPTIONAL)..>>XDA Link<<
::About "BaseRom".zip::
Now, suppose, your base rom is CyanogenMod7.zip...
So...when u will extract that zip...u will see there...
META-INF (Folder)
system (Folder)
boot.img
META-INF :
This folder contains the files which are related to your recovery....in simple words...these files guide your recovery to flash zip, set permissions and some other things...
So...the change that we want here is to add the text that our recovery shows while flashing the rom...look in the extras for the tut...
boot.img :
This file contains Kernel of ur rom....and it also contains splash screen of ur rom....which u can edit...!! Look in extras..
NOW, the main thing..
::Main Tutorial::
Download your base rom and flash it....(without editing anything).
Flash Gapps..
Flash some other material such as Bravia Engine, Audio Enhancements, Scripts, Tweaks, etc
Flash each n every thing that you want in your rom...
Flash any theming material..which u want in ur rom
If you are modifying some system apps such as phone.apk, systemui.apk, framework-res.apk....then modify them one by one and flash them..
When you are done your theming, tweaking, and rest of the things...(now, you are running your rom having your desired theme, scripts, tweaks...)
Now....go to CWM recovery and do a Nandroid backup..
After the backup is completed...locate to the folder in sd-card where the backup file is created..(SD-Card>clockworkmod>backup>.....)
In this "backup" folder...you will see a folder named as the date when you have taken the backup..
In that folder...you will see a file - system.ext4.tar.
Copy that system.ext4.tar file in your PC...
Extract the file...you will see a folder - system
Now, this "system" folder is your Rom's system folder.. having all scripts, tweaks and theming...
Just delete the folder "lost+found" in that system folder and take this folder to the folder where your META-INF and boot.img are...
IMPORTANT:You have to delete "xbin" folder from the extracted system folder and then u have to copy and paste the original xbin folder to that folder..
::Extras::
Editing build.prop :
Locate to the system folder....open build.prop and edit it as you want by adding lines to it...refer this link...
Adding and Removing Apps :
Under system>>app folder copy the apps that you want to add to your rom...also remove the apps that you want...but click here to know the list of apps that can be removed...
Adding UI print to the meta-inf :
Locate to the file updater-script (META-INF>com>google>android>updater-script).
Open the file updater-script with Notepad++...
Scroll down to the last line of the matter...
Copy and paste the following code exactly below the last line
ui_print("Have A Nice Day");
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You should type your own desired text at the place of Have A Nice Day..(with "....")
Done!!
After u have done....leave the META-INF folder as it is....for now..
Editing Splash Screen :
Extract the boot.img by using dsixda's kitchen....it is very easy...
After that....refer to this LINK for editing boot splash screen......and then repack the boot.img again using dsixda's kitchen
Editing boot animation of rom :
Download your desired bootanimation.zip.
Rename it "bootanimation.zip".
Now, locate to the folder system>media
You will see a file bootanimation.zip there..
Replace that file with your desired boot animation..(renamed)..
Done!!
Adding ringtones :
Take your ringtone file...it should be in .ogg format..If not then convert it to .ogg..
Locate to the folder system>media>audio>ringtones>
Copy and paste your .ogg files here in ringtones folder..
You can also change notifications, alarm and UI tones like this..
Changing the Fonts :
Take your desired font.ttf file and rename it as DroidSans.ttf..
Locate to the folder system>fonts>
Now, replace the file DroidSans.ttf with your desired DoridSans.ttf...
To change the lock screen clock font...replace the Clocktopia.ttf with your desired one..(rename first)..
Changing the ROM's name :
Note: It will be shown in settings>about phone>
Open build.prop with Notepad++
Find the line-
ro.cm.version="Base rom's name"
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Type your rom's name instead of "Base rom's name"..
Save..
Done!!
Theming Your Rom :
Refer to the following links for theming guides-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422116
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342895
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821638
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469987
Now you have your MODIFIED : -
META-INF (folder)
system (folder)
boot.img
::Creating your ROM.zip::
Extract the provided UpdateZipPackager.zip
You will see->>placehere(folder)
>>others(folder)
>>script.bat
Now, copy your modified META-INF, system and boot.img in the folder "placehere" in UpdateZipPackager..
Run the script.bat in UpdateZipPackager..
It will ask something...type "n" and press enter..
Now, you will see a list in the script window...
Choose option 2 and press enter..
It will create an update.zip...
This is your roms zip..
Flash your rom and upload it to XDA..!!! Enjoy..!!
Plz...press thanks if I helped you with this guide...

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nice guide dude!
gonna try this wen i m free from my school homeworks!
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ronakmachhi said:
nice guide dude!
gonna try this wen i m free from my school homeworks!
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Ok..bro..but...
I have forgot that word "homework" from...last year...lol...

oj_buddy said:
Ok..bro..but...
I have forgot that word "homework" from...last year...lol...
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bt unfortunately i ll have to concentrate on that as i m in 12th grade-science stream!
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Great tutorial OJ.....
This should help many who want to create their own roms, but I also fear xda will now get flooded with themed or modified roms.

thats an awesome tutorial buddy
Thanks a lot
-Rik(Rittik)

Greats,, its fast to make a custom rom

all app data will be in the rom that we have creat?????causs i don't want my sms and other thing to be in the rom that i will make.....pleazzz anwers....

lackhoo said:
all app data will be in the rom that we have creat?????causs i don't want my sms and other thing to be in the rom that i will make.....pleazzz anwers....
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NO, it won't be there.... ALl your apps and data will not be in this rom as we've not included the data folder data.ext4.tar (which is the one to store all your data).
SO, don't worry much about it.

all app data will be in the rom that we have creat?????causs i don't want my sms and other thing to be in the rom that i will make.....pleazzz anwers....
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Use titanium Backup to backup your apps and Some SMS backup app from market...many of them are available..Then after installing neW ROM just restore
em..thats how i do it
easy and simple
A problem i am facing is..i have created around 2-3 update.zip like the way mentioned above...following every procedure...but while Installing througg CWM it says...Installation aborted
-Rik(Rittik)

yagya said:
Great tutorial OJ.....
This should help many who want to create their own roms, but I also fear xda will now get flooded with themed or modified roms.
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Thanks man...
But...r u serious yagya..?? Only source builds..???... how do you know it..??
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Rittik said:
thats an awesome tutorial buddy
Thanks a lot
-Rik(Rittik)
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Thanks...
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Rittik said:
Use titanium Backup to backup your apps and Some SMS backup app from market...many of them are available..Then after installing neW ROM just restore
em..thats how i do it
easy and simple
A problem i am facing is..i have created around 2-3 update.zip like the way mentioned above...following every procedure...but while Installing througg CWM it says...Installation aborted
-Rik(Rittik)
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Check your framework-res.apk for errors...as well as...check your meta-inf...try with an unedited meta-inf...and also..dont forget to replace that xbin folder with the original one...from base rom...also delete lost + found folder taken from system.ext4.tar ...try everything freshly..dont make anything wrong in update zip packager..in options selection...u will surely get success..
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After I did the nandroid backup and went my backup folder, I only saw a "system.img" file inside the other folder - no "system.ext4.tar" ...what should I do in this case?

Oj-buddy, I am trying to follow your guide to make a custom ROM, but I find myself in a spot. You said that after I do the nanadroid backup, I'm supposed to go to: sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/(dated folder which contains my rom) where I will see "system.ext4.tar", but that's not what I see ;these are the files I see: android_ secure.img, boot.img, cache.img, data.img, nandroid.md5, recovery.img, sd-ext.img, system.img.....what should I do at this point?

jayrome876 said:
After I did the nandroid backup and went my backup folder, I only saw a "system.img" file inside the other folder - no "system.ext4.tar" ...what should I do in this case?
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You should use latest CWM recovery for it.....
or you can also extract system.img with magicISO tool...
both system.img and system.ext4.tar are same files..