Hi, just have a question regarding modding apks inside /app in odexed roms.
Have read a few threads regarding deodexing and decompiling apks, and just wish to clarify one thing:
For apks which have a corresponding odex file, is it possible to modify them without deodexing the whole rom? Intend to edit some xml files in the Contacts.apk file but wasn't sure of the exact procedure.
Here's what I tried:
1. Used xultimate to deodex
2. Used apktool to decompile apk
3. Edited xml
4. Used apktool to compile
5. Added META-INF and AndroidManifest.xml from original apk using 7zip
6. Deleted Contacts.apk and Contacts.odex
7. Copied Contacts.apk over
Thanks in advance!
ock said:
Hi, just have a question regarding modding apks inside /app in odexed roms.
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For apks which have a corresponding odex file, is it possible to modify them without deodexing the whole rom? Intend to edit some xml files in the Contacts.apk file but wasn't sure of the exact procedure.
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I am also interested in the answer ...
I would like to theme some widgets and theme the statusbar on a stock ROM. I am not sure is it possible ? And what is the procedure with the odexed files ?
thank to autoradio for astuce
Hello all there is tut for all want to add soft button to Rom
is simple
decompile [7zip] framework-res.apk..go to res\values\ ...
in values creat an txt file name it bools.txt open with text editor and add
Code:
<bool name="cm_default_is_tablet">true</bool>
<bool name="cm_default_has_soft_buttons">true</bool>
save and rename bools.txt to bools.xml now
add PNG on drawable-mdpi and resize it [ PNG soft button pic it from ics or web ]
rezip your framwork-res.apk [ winrar right clic save zip rename it change zip by .apk
that all
and enjoy soft button
if you dont have soft button add him on drawable-mdpi and resize it and add it to drawable-ldpi that all
PS : if you dont find values folder in your framwork-res.apk just creat new folder name it values and creat bools.xml in values folder
is this work for custom rom based on stock?
can you make it works?
tested on cm7 work now test it on stock rom and feed
To what size do we resize the soft buttons pictures?
And am guessing this would work on any device running cm7/cm9 right?
medicjunKie said:
To what size do we resize the soft buttons pictures?
And am guessing this would work on any device running cm7/cm9 right?
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mdpi are sized to 76x76 for ldpi i have used 45x45 is perfect
medicjunKie said:
this would work on any device running cm7/cm9
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tested on cm7 test on cm9 normaly work now feed and add it on thread for help avery one
How bout HDPI?
medicjunKie said:
How bout HDPI?
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tree 112x112
Do I have to rename the PNG before resize? And how to resize?
After I add bools.xml, rezip, flash, my phone stucks on android logo
spawk said:
decompile [7zip] framework-res.apk..go to res\values\ ...
in values creat an txt file name it bools.txt open with text editor and add
Code:
<bool name="cm_default_is_tablet">true</bool>
<bool name="cm_default_has_soft_buttons">true</bool>
save and rename bools.txt to bools.xml now
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Where is my credits man?
Inviato dal mio GT-S5570 con Tapatalk 2
where can I download the softbuttons png?
Using a zip software [7zip etc..] != decompiling.
if u dont see the values folder it's because u've not decompiled/decoded the apk but just extracted it.
need to use apktool.
Guys, just want to share. check my mods here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649999
roofrider said:
Using a zip software [7zip etc..] != decompiling.
if u dont see the values folder it's because u've not decompiled/decoded the apk but just extracted it.
need to use apktool.
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tested with apk tool and not find it but work after creat it
sorry. You're teaching an expert ppl make some difficulties for newbie as me to catch up. Can you guide for newbie as well.?
Tq
what if our rom (cm9) already has a bools.xml in res/values?
medicjunKie said:
what if our rom (cm9) already has a bools.xml in res/values?
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bools.xml and value already existe in cm7 but with 7zip is nor find it but if you decompile with apk decompiler you find it
So what, do i delete it and create a new bools.xml?
Or do i just add the lines you mention in the bools.xml that's already there?
Fyi, i decompiles framework-res.apk with APKTool.
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medicjunKie said:
So what, do i delete it and create a new bools.xml?
Or do i just add the lines you mention in the bools.xml that's already there?
Fyi, i decompiles framework-res.apk with APKTool.
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yes if find it just add line creat it only if dont find it after extraction
where can i find res\values
exz8 said:
where can i find res\values
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That's the directory lol
You find the folder values inside the folder res.
Make sure you decompile the apk.
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Wrong Section Sorry..
Boudz78 said:
Okay As i Extracy Android.Policy in framework i get Meta files and classes.dex how do i edit these files (PS::im trying to edit default lockscreen))
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At the first i think this thread should be in general section , at the second if you want to edit classes.dex you must decompiled classes.dex like this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732635 i allways use it when i make 15 toggle with 6 lockscreens mod
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hey guys,
i want to modify my toggle-bar.
but for that lidroid-res.apk is necessary, but it is NOT in /system/framework
i need this file for modding...
any ideas?
My ROM: see signature
JackoMJ
For modding toggle bar is necessary to made some smali and xml edit too, only lidroid apk in framework folder is for nothing. Look here for more info.
somin.n said:
For modding toggle bar is necessary to made some smali and xml edit too, only lidroid apk in framework folder is for nothing. Look here for more info.
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Thx somin, i read the thread and tested it.
And i must confess that i am too silly for that ... :crying:
I an looking to edit the build.prop file and I have no idea on how to edit existing lines as well as add new lines. I've tried searching and I can't seem to find a decent answer.
No offence, but if you have no idea on how to edit the build prop, then you shouldn't edit it at all
That said you should install Build prop editor from play store. It's a free app from JRUMMY.
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Editing build.prop is very easy. But to understand it better you should google around for a guide that shows what each line means and what lines can be modified for your device. I also suggest that you don't delete any lines depending on your rom and instead add any tweaks you may want.