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AndroidManifest.xml (and maybe other) problems

Hi all,
I modifed an app so that it would run on my phone--I have a cyanogen ROM, and it doesn't play well. The app runs fine on my wife's stock G1. Anyway, I used baksmali and smali to make the necessary changes, and it recompiles fine. I also "decrypted" the AndroidManifest.xml (from binary to text), resigned the package, and I get the dreaded "file does not contain AndroidManifest.xml" error.
Apparently, the AndroidManifest.xml doesn't get built back to its binary mode during the package signing.
1. How do I get AndroidManifest.xml back into its proper binary format?
2. Is there anything else I am missing?
Thanks.

The XML files are converted during the process of building the .apk file, i.e. by "aapt". You can do this manually if you want.
http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/aapt.html

derfolo said:
I also "decrypted" the AndroidManifest.xml (from binary to text)
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By what means did you accomplish this? Did you use aapt or did you do it manually?

lbcoder,
There is a handy tool to do this called AXMLPrinter2.jar. It is available here:
http://code.google.com/p/android4me/downloads/detail?name=AXMLPrinter2.jar&can=2&q=
I am having problems using aapt to "binarize" only the AndroidManifest.xml file. I can't package the entire app, because the baksmali files are not recognizable by Eclipse as java files, and when I use smali, it is all converted back into classes.dex. Any ideas?

Just to be clear, I am doing:
Code:
./aapt package -z -u -A ./app.directory -F ./app.name.apk
An .apk file pops up with no errors, but: 1) AndroidManifest.xml is not converted to binary, and 2) the same error "does not contain AndroidManifest.xml" occurs.
Thanks for any help.

[Q] How to edit framework-res.apk?

I'm trying to edit framework-res.apk so I can theme my rom. Are these the correct steps?
pull framework-res.apk from my phone
decompile the apk
make the changes
rebuild the apk
sign
zipalign
push apk back to device
I'm not too sure on this method as after I pushed back my modified apk, I get a load of force close errors
Any advice would be welcome

don't sign and don't zipalign and all are fine

I tried without sign and zipalign but the rom wouldnt boot. If I sign, I get force close errors
Does the rom need to be deoxed?

How is your process to decompile and recompile what tools do you use
vibez said:
I tried without sign and zipalign but the rom wouldnt boot. If I sign, I get force close errors
Does the rom need to be deoxed?
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Is this an ODEXed ROM or a deOXEDed ROM? You can't mix and match. If you're not ODEXing any APKs after you've modified them then you need to make sure all APKs are deOXEDed.

setenza01 said:
How is your process to decompile and recompile what tools do you use
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I use apk manager to decompile and rebuild

Benjamin Dobell said:
Is this an ODEXed ROM or a deOXEDed ROM? You can't mix and match. If you're not ODEXing any APKs after you've modified them then you need to make sure all APKs are deOXEDed.
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It is a stock rom but there is no framework-res.odex does that mean it doesn't need deodexing even though there are odex files for every other apk in my system folder?

maybe this little monster is some help to you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7377678#post7377678

FadeFx said:
maybe this little monster is some help to you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7377678#post7377678
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Nice app but this theme also needs .xml changes which this app doesnt support

ok, i put him a note in his thread about the xml changing issue, we will see what hes answer will be...
edit:
also this software could do the trick: http://android.modaco.com/content/t-mobile-pulse-pulse-modaco-com/302404/ande-android-design-editor/

I've been playing around a little more today and it seems the issue is that no tool can rebuild the xml files correctly, they seem to be compressed/encoded.
Has anyone been able to edit an xml file in framework-res.apk and have the phone read it properly?

vibez said:
I've been playing around a little more today and it seems the issue is that no tool can rebuild the xml files correctly, they seem to be compressed/encoded.
Has anyone been able to edit an xml file in framework-res.apk and have the phone read it properly?
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Refer to my signature. Apk manager.
Edit : just read ur op.
Never sign the system apk's. Simply keep the original signatures intact and after recompiling them, re-include them.
So here are the rules u must follow :
If u've modified the manifest.xml, u must stop core, push the apk, start core or push the apk while in recovery.
If u've modified anything else, a simple push / reboot will do the trick.
Note, u cannot flash a modified system apk the first time (as in on a clean boot), u must flash the original rom, let it build the dex's and then flash ur modified apk.

Daneshm90 said:
Refer to my signature. Apk manager.
Edit : just read ur op.
Never sign the system apk's. Simply keep the original signatures intact and after recompiling them, re-include them.
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Hi, I am already using apk manager but the xml files it creates do not seem to work.
To prove this, I have done a test. See the attached xml files,
original_stat_sys_battery.xml was extracted from the original framework-res.apk
I then used apk manager to decompile and then recompile the same apk without making any changes.
recompiled_stat_sys_battery.xml is this recompiled file
I then opened up both files and they look different to me

vibez said:
Hi, I am already using apk manager but the xml files it creates do not seem to work.
To prove this, I have done a test. See the attached xml files,
original_stat_sys_battery.xml was extracted from the original framework-res.apk
I then used apk manager to decompile and then recompile the same apk without making any changes.
recompiled_stat_sys_battery.xml is this recompiled file
I then opened up both files and they look different to me
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That shouldn't concern u. Apktool's method of rebuilding the apk/arsc file is slightly different than how android originally builds an apk. What should concern u is if the apk simply works. Now when u decompile the apk, can u check the log to see if it reports of any missing resources, if it doesn't ur fine. So decompile the apk, make ur changes, recompile the apk, move the original meta-inf folder into ur new apk and push it to ur phone following the guidelines in my previous post. if it causes problems, post ur log and i'll take a look.

Ok this time I have added meta-inf to the new apk, pushed it to my phone and the phone hangs on boot.
Here is my log
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|08/08/2010 -- 18:36:30.87|
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The system cannot find the file specified.
The system cannot find the file specified.
The system cannot find the file specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.
java version "1.6.0_20"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_20-b02)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 16.3-b01, mixed mode, sharing)
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Could Not Find C:\Documents and Settings\Lee\Desktop\Apk_Manager_4.8\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/repackaged.apk
Could Not Find C:\Documents and Settings\Lee\Desktop\Apk_Manager_4.8\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/repackaged-signed.apk
Could Not Find C:\Documents and Settings\Lee\Desktop\Apk_Manager_4.8\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/repackaged-unsigned.apk
The system cannot find the file specified.
I: Loading resource table...
I: Decoding resources...
I: Copying assets and libs...
W: Could not find sources
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
aapt: warning: string 'keyguard_password_attempts_count_pin_code' has no default translation in C:\Documents and Settings\Lee\Desktop\Apk_Manager_4.8\other\..\out\res; found: fr ko
I: Building apk file...
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Oh lol i meant the log of ur phone.
Use adb logcat

lol ok, at which point should I run logcat - after the hang or as soon as I switch the phone on?

vibez said:
lol ok, at which point should I run logcat - after the hang or as soon as I switch the phone on?
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When u switch phone On.

Ok here you are

vibez said:
Ok here you are
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Heres ur culprit
Code:
java.lang.SecurityException: META-INF/MANIFEST.MF has invalid digest for AndroidManifest.xml
Now seems u modified the androidmanifest.xml ? If u didn't then heres my recommendation, copy over the original androidmanifest.xml from the original apk.

Adapting Calendar.apk - missing resources?

Let's say I'm trying to pull Calendar.apk from Enomther's 2.11.3 and put it into 2.12.2. Though theoretically they should be similar, they aren't - and the older one force-closes. Looking at the logcat till the end shows that the reason at the bottom is:
E/AndroidRuntime( 1592): Caused by: java.io.FileNotFoundException: res/drawable-hdpi/common_icon_overlay_1y.png
Looks like it can't find a resource file. Should be easy - pull a file from 2.11.3 and put it into 2.12.2. But there is a small problem - I can't find this file in framework.res, nor in Calendar's own .
So, where does it look for the file? How do I know? Do I need to decode resources.arsc in the Calendar.apk for that?

Oh well, while I was looking for the way to do it, Enomther solved my problem But I'd still like to know how to do it.

[Guide] How to deodex SMemo.apk

SMemo.apk is making problem when trying to deodex it.
I found the dependencies files and it works great!
Download the 2 attached files: servlet.jar and memo.jar
put these files in your framework folder
Use these files to deodex SMemo.apk -
twframework.jar
com.google.android.maps.jar
secmediarecorder.jar
memo.jar
servlet.jar
deodex your SMemo.apk
Good luck! Don't forget to hit the "Thanks" button :good:

Nice work dude!

You also need twframework.jar and com.google.android.maps.jar but those are to find in /framework.
But anyway there are still some errors:
Code:
Error while disassembling method Lcom/diotek/gdocs/util/GDocsSync$1;->run()V. Continuing.
org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ValidationException: Could not resolve the field in class Lcom/diotek/gdocs/util/GDocsSync; at offset 120

added full list of jar needed to deodex SMemo

firefds said:
added full list of jar needed to deodex SMemo
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hm still the same
Code:
Error while disassembling method Lcom/diotek/gdocs/util/GDocsSync$1;->run()V. Continuing.
org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ValidationException: Could not resolve the field in class Lcom/diotek/gdocs/util/GDocsSync; at offset 120
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyzeInstruction(MethodAnalyzer.java:1084)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyze(MethodAnalyzer.java:213)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.addAnalyzedInstructionMethodItems(MethodDefinition.java:379)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.writeTo(MethodDefinition.java:132)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeMethods(ClassDefinition.java:338)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeTo(ClassDefinition.java:117)
at org.jf.baksmali.baksmali.disassembleDexFile(baksmali.java:205)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:297)
opcode: iput-quick
CodeAddress: 3
Method: Lcom/diotek/gdocs/util/GDocsSync$1;->run()V
What version of smali/baksmali are u using?

Bak/smali 1.3.2
Dont forget to add the -a 15 tag
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Hi~
Thanks for your method, I can deodex SMemo.apk, now.
Do you know how to deodex SlideShow.apk?
I got this error message as below
Code:
Error occured while loading boot class path files. Aborting.
org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath$ClassNotFoundException: Could not find superclass Lcom/sec/android/gallery3d/app/AbstractGalleryActivity;
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath$ClassDef.loadSuperclass(ClassPath.java:830)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath$ClassDef.<init>(ClassPath.java:683)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.loadClassDef(ClassPath.java:280)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.initClassPath(ClassPath.java:163)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.InitializeClassPathFromOdex(ClassPath.java:110)
at org.jf.baksmali.baksmali.disassembleDexFile(baksmali.java:104)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:293)
Error while loading class Lcom/sec/android/gallery3d/util/KeyBoardManager; from file ./system/app/SlideShow.odex
Error while loading ClassPath class Lcom/sec/android/gallery3d/util/KeyBoardManager;

Yes.. take the secGallery2.apk from the app folder and change it to .jar
Then stick it in the framework folder snd use it to deodex slideShow.apk
Dont forget to delete it before flashing!
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mike1986. said:
hm still the same
Code:
Error while disassembling method Lcom/diotek/gdocs/util/GDocsSync$1;->run()V. Continuing.
org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ValidationException: Could not resolve the field in class Lcom/diotek/gdocs/util/GDocsSync; at offset 120
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyzeInstruction(MethodAnalyzer.java:1084)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyze(MethodAnalyzer.java:213)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.addAnalyzedInstructionMethodItems(MethodDefinition.java:379)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.writeTo(MethodDefinition.java:132)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeMethods(ClassDefinition.java:338)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeTo(ClassDefinition.java:117)
at org.jf.baksmali.baksmali.disassembleDexFile(baksmali.java:205)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:297)
opcode: iput-quick
CodeAddress: 3
Method: Lcom/diotek/gdocs/util/GDocsSync$1;->run()V
What version of smali/baksmali are u using?
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It's working here with the kitchen 1.9.6, thanks firefds.

firefds said:
Bak/smali 1.3.2
Dont forget to add the -a 15 tag
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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1.3.3 >^^<
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26007283&postcount=1

I have a problem... how to solve?
Code:
All ODEX files:
(1) ./system/app/SlideShow.odex
(2) ./system/app/SMemo.odex
Enter file number (0 = cancel): 2
Enter any JAR file dependencies separated by colon (Enter=none).
NOTE: To ignore errors, type 'ignore' by itself or after dependencies
./system/app/SMemo.odex > smemo.jar servlet.jar
Disassembling ./system/app/SMemo.odex ...
java -Xmx512m -jar baksmali.jar -a 15 -d system/framework -x ./system/app/SMemo.odex
Error occured while loading boot class path files. Aborting.
org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath$ClassNotFoundException: Could not find superclass Lcom/sec/android/framework/draw/Stage;
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath$ClassDef.loadSuperclass(ClassPath.java:830)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath$ClassDef.<init>(ClassPath.java:683)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.loadClassDef(ClassPath.java:280)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.initClassPath(ClassPath.java:163)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.InitializeClassPathFromOdex(ClassPath.java:110)
at org.jf.baksmali.baksmali.disassembleDexFile(baksmali.java:104)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:293)
Error while loading class Lcom/diotek/diodraw/Stage; from file ./system/app/SMemo.odex
Error while loading ClassPath class Lcom/diotek/diodraw/Stage;
Try ./system/app/SMemo.odex again (y/n)? (default: y):

roxdragon said:
I have a problem... how to solve?
Code:
All ODEX files:
(1) ./system/app/SlideShow.odex
(2) ./system/app/SMemo.odex
Enter file number (0 = cancel): 2
Enter any JAR file dependencies separated by colon (Enter=none).
NOTE: To ignore errors, type 'ignore' by itself or after dependencies
./system/app/SMemo.odex > smemo.jar servlet.jar
Disassembling ./system/app/SMemo.odex ...
java -Xmx512m -jar baksmali.jar -a 15 -d system/framework -x ./system/app/SMemo.odex
Error occured while loading boot class path files. Aborting.
org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath$ClassNotFoundException: Could not find superclass Lcom/sec/android/framework/draw/Stage;
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath$ClassDef.loadSuperclass(ClassPath.java:830)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath$ClassDef.<init>(ClassPath.java:683)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.loadClassDef(ClassPath.java:280)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.initClassPath(ClassPath.java:163)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.InitializeClassPathFromOdex(ClassPath.java:110)
at org.jf.baksmali.baksmali.disassembleDexFile(baksmali.java:104)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:293)
Error while loading class Lcom/diotek/diodraw/Stage; from file ./system/app/SMemo.odex
Error while loading ClassPath class Lcom/diotek/diodraw/Stage;
Try ./system/app/SMemo.odex again (y/n)? (default: y):
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Put your 2 jar files on /framework and try with option "a" (deodex app folder).

Solved thank youuuuu!
I must remove files / dependences?
firefds said:
Dont forget to delete it before flashing!
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1. Into /system/app i have SecGallery2.jar ...rename it SecGallery2.apk?
2. I need delete "servlet" and "SecGallery2.jar" into /system/framework before flashing?
Thank you!

Anyone have a working deodexed SMemo they can put up a download for? I removed my originals from the phone and the odexed ones aren't working as it just FCs every time. All other apps are working great when I restore in system/apps

ok,solve problems，thanks
all framework add，it‘s do it，thanks！

I would also like a download link if possible? this is all to much for me to do myself, im ok rooting, modding framework & system apps but i cant get my head round things like this? If anyone gets this working please send me a Private Message with the link please? Would really like this too

I pulled SMemo app & SMemo Provider apks from the DragonICS Rebirth rom & added it to my rom & I now have SMemo, also pulled Voice Recorder too :0)
Sent via my pimped out Samsung Galaxy S III using Tapatalk

I am tired and I need help...what am I doing wrong>??
the command where I need to deodex the .odex file, it NEVER makes the damn 'out' folder...
it spits out some weird help menu..
-a, --api level
-b,-- no-debug-info
this sort of ****...plz someone help me..
this is neither an error, nor is it a solution...i dont know what to Google also?

This would be amazing if it got done. Keep up the great work guys

This method is not needrd anymore.. just use baksmali/smali 1.3.3. No need for extra files
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[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)
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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.