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[Q] odexing previously deodexed

Okay devs hope you can help. I would love to be able to know how to create an odexed apk out of a deodexed apk. The reason i'm posting on here is Ive looked everywhere and can't find a guide on how to do this. I know you can deodex an apk file so there has to be a way to re-odex it. I have access to both a windows pc and a linux pc (dual boot) So please help. Here's why I want to do it, I have some apps that are deodexed stored in my TB which i can restore but when i restore them into odexed rom ALL of them fc. The ROM in which I speak is a great GB ROM for this phone maybe the best (GamerzROM ninja v11 JW5)
Thank you in advance for all suggestions and help.

If you are restoring a app that is already installed on the phone there will be the <<appname>>.apk and <<appname>>.dex
By removing the <<appname>>.dex you should beable to restore the deodex app
DEVs please correct me if i am wrong and i will edit this post.

[solved] Apktool not working?

This Problem solved by downloading apkmanager.
Hi guys.
I just have to make a small change in the Settings App.
I have done that before on official cm7 and even on stock.
Problem is that if i just decompile the apk using apktool, then even compile it with no change at all. Then Sign It, and copy it to system /app with permissions..It just doesn't show up in the app drawer even after a reboot..
This is surely a problem with apktool, coz i'm not even changing anything, just decompiling and compiling.
The same for cm7 themes. i try to compile cm7 themes but they just don't work when i copy them to system /app.
I copied it to sd card and tried to install from sd card. And it works, but not when it's included in system /app.
Problem solved by downloading apkmanager.

masterex567 said:
Hi guys.
I just have to make a small change in the Settings App.
I have done that before on official cm7 and even on stock.
Problem is that if i just decompile the apk using apktool, then even compile it with no change at all. Then Sign It, and copy it to system /app with permissions..It just doesn't show up in the app drawer even after a reboot..
This is surely a problem with apktool, coz i'm not even changing anything, just decompiling and compiling.
The same for cm7 themes. i try to compile cm7 themes but they just don't work when i copy them to system /app.
I copied it to sd card and tried to install from sd card. And it works, but not when it's included in system /app.
How do i fix this?
Please Reply Soon, as this is urgent.
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Reboot ?
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Nope not working...
Trying to make Settings.apk ICS Style for unofficial cm7. Making it work on the official cm7 was a left hand game. But I don't know what's the issue wid this one.
I tried apk manager, and it's getting errors at decompiling it.
Lemme see what else i can dig up. :/

Why is this flagged as urgent?
On: Which version of apktool do you use? The newer versions may not be compatible!
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Urgent because it's important and i need it for rom cooking.
Using 1.3.2.
Which version do you recommend?

masterex567 said:
Urgent because it's important and i need it for rom cooking.
Using 1.3.2.
Which version do you recommend?
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Try apk multi-tools
http://apkmultitool.com/node/14
it works without problems for me

your problem is that you're signing the apk. Stock apps, like Settings and SystemUI, cannot be signed. You need to keep the original apk (the one you've decompiled) and change files inside it.
Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664292

Renan Lazarotto said:
your problem is that you're signing the apk. Stock apps, like Settings and SystemUI, cannot be signed. You need to keep the original apk (the one you've decompiled) and change files inside it.
Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664292
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I tried.
Then just used apk manager.
Got errors on decompiling copied the apktool 1.4.3 files to the "other" folder.
Decompiled succesfully
followed instructions.
And it worked.

It's not urgent. I'm changing the title.

eagleeyetom said:
It's not urgent. I'm changing the title.
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It was.
but now it's okk.
You can close this thread.

[Q] - How to port phone apk from Stock to CM7

Hi buddy and devs, I'm now using CM7 with many wonderful features but I miss my stock rom phone's apk. I like to swipe right or left to make a call or sms. So, do you guys know how to port it or add this feature to CM7 rom ?

IF u ar an advanced developer or on your way to be one ,here are the steps that u should follow
1.port touchwiz to cm7 by copying necessary libs,permissions and apks,bins,xbins etc
2.later decompile stock phone,contacts and cm7 phone and contacts apk and look at smali changes between them and make necessary corrections or input.
3.complie phone apk and contacts apk (NEVER NEVER NEVER SIGN THEM)
4.adb push them and set all necessary permissions.
5.SIT BACK AND PRAY.
All the above steps are too complicated and by far summarised so take help from XDA .
Sorry for bad ENGLISH.

Anindya JV said:
IF u ar an advanced developer or on your way to be one ,here are the steps that u should follow
1.port touchwiz to cm7 by copying necessary libs,permissions and apks,bins,xbins etc
2.later decompile stock phone,contacts and cm7 phone and contacts apk and look at smali changes between them and make necessary corrections or input.
3.complie phone apk and contacts apk (NEVER NEVER NEVER SIGN THEM)
4.adb push them and set all necessary permissions.
5.SIT BACK AND PRAY.
All the above steps are too complicated and by far summarised so take help from XDA .
Sorry for bad ENGLISH.
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So, it's not easy as I thought and maybe nobody tried to do this be4. A lot of things to do.

Theming and Customising

Might as well start this off as many of us would love to customise our roms even further by creating and modding our roms but dont know where and how to start , hopefully this can be a general guide to de-compiling apk's /re-compiling modifying customising colours etc on most devices .
Website i use for changing and finding out HTML colour codes to change the basic colours in roms here great help especially when you cant find the correct colour code and name or need to use when theming .
I also use this website to re-size my PNG's etc to the sizes i need when modding or replacing pictures.
Android APK tool is a great start for most to learn and figure things out, link to site here
Hopefully this thread can be useful for ALL as with so many devices and different ways to theme mod and customise each individual device we can collectively help each other with the simple and basic stuff to get everyone learning and heading in the right direction .
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Apktool is the only one I have been able to get working with 4.2 framework so it is a very helpful tool and dose have support on how to install and use but I wish there was some way to have a brake down of what is what with the .XML files like what to change and where to change backgrounds and text colors
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Hi.
I've already started a thread on theming. [Guide/Tools] Simple APK Modding - Basic Android Theming

I still use APK MANAGER, what you have to do is replace some files in the OTHER folder. I'll make it sinple for everyone to use.
I'll upload my version for people to use in link below.
This works for 4.2.1 apks
APK MANAGER 5.0.2

Annex1 said:
I still use APK MANAGER, what you have to do is replace some files in the OTHER folder. I'll make it sinple for everyone to use.
I'll upload my version for people to use in link below.
This works for 4.2.1 apks
APK MANAGER 5.0.2
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Thanks for that, I'll add a link to this post if that's alright?

XperienceD said:
Thanks for that, I'll add a link to this post if that's alright?
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Of course you can.

Which is better for theming GB apk ? Apktool or apkmanager ?
Thanks in advance
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EvolutionHybrid said:
Which is better for theming GB apk ? Apktool or apkmanager ?
Thanks in advance
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Preference really, I prefer apktool for what I do although been a while since I was working on GB .

charlescaz said:
Preference really, I prefer apktool for what I do although been a while since I was working on GB .
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Thanks.. I'll try.. :beer:
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EvolutionHybrid said:
Which is better for theming GB apk ? Apktool or apkmanager ?
Thanks in advance
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Apkmanager uses apktool so..lol
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Have you Tickled Your Android lately?
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[UI & Apps][CM10]Preview

theard going to removing

Nice very! Please where to download? is new samsung apps?:good:

wait a 2-3 days
i can't upload files now
but anyone can help me. if you know a very good task killer app, please pm me
the s-voice use more 40 Mb of RAM and we need to stop it automatically after use it
thanks

I never allowed using my ROM as a base. Either you remove this or I stop development.
You can provide it as a flashable .zip, not just re-upload my ROM.

ok. i don't upload your ROM. see i say wait 2-3 day for your let
but i can make a flasheble apps for your ROM & share it?

TheWhisp allowed to make it. but this is not a new ROM with his ROM base. it just a flashable .zip for CM10

You can't share paid apps, "Smart Keyboard Pro" is a paid application in Google Play.

thanks for it
i will use free version

If this is just customization of some thing than please put everything HERE so I can update first post. BTW you are sharing my work (flashable zip with TW5 launcher and widgets) without my permission so please remove this thread or you and this thread should be reported ASAP. Tnx

midzan21 said:
If this is just customization of some thing than please put everything HERE so I can update first post. BTW you are sharing my work (flashable zip with TW5 launcher and widgets) without my permission so please remove this thread or you and this thread should be reported ASAP. Tnx
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AccuWeather whight is empty different theme or launcher? TouchWiz launcher are only!

TheWhisp said:
I never allowed using my ROM as a base. Either you remove this or I stop development.
You can provide it as a flashable .zip, not just re-upload my ROM.
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black mailing is not the right way mate :/ ...modding rom's is not just a reupload of rom, of all ppl here, u have better understanding of how android works..u work with png's and make a lot of changes in xml/smali for extra mod's that arent merged in source by CM team..which is fun..but without modding and experimentation, there wont be any fun...just boring zombie dev's and users who arent allowed to work with compiled rom's..
look at mini forum..based on ur great work of cm9 and cm10, there wouldnt have been so many roms to choose from for users, without modding them...people will eventually get tired of using the same rom for over a period of time..
in the end, fun is all that matters in android since we can do anything with it...lighten up a bit, let them do wat ever they want...its not like they wont mention u in credits..telling people not to use ur work will only take the fun out of it...just sayin my thoughts sincerely..no offense meant

It's actually not blackmailing, but whatever... Taking others work and putting it into another's work (taking midzan's apps and adding them to my ROM) without doing any modding at all (at least I don't think adding/removing apps to a ROM is modding). + he asks for tutorial on how to do that. Either you contribute with some meaningful updates/patches/fixes etc. or you keep your Winzip ROM for a personal usage. I am not spending my free time so others can just re-upload my ROM. It's the same if someone takes your theme and changes, for example, the color of battery icon and re-uploads it.

hey hey hey
i port many apps
midzan only give me launcher & weather widget
many of this apps is my work
ok
say me how to delete theard & i will remove it

I didn't say you have to remove anything.. just make a flashable .zip. Or something else...

you say i use other work & put in rom
only TW5 & weather widget are for midzan
the midzan say in his theard this is not my work. i only share it
and i use it in this files
going to delete theard
say me how to delete it. i dont know

amir_n71 said:
hey hey hey
i port many apps
midzan only give me launcher & weather widget
many of this apps is my work
ok
say me how to delete theard & i will remove it
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Report it to miderators and please post anything for TW5 look in appropriate thread (don't make 200 threads about single flashable zip). Tnx
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i dont put only apps
i port it to cm10 mdpi
report it to miderators for deleting

amir_n71 said:
i dont put only apps
i port it to cm10 mdpi
report it to miderators for deleting
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just make an update.zip that will :
-install the apps you ported (dont include launcher etc if midzan21 doesnt want)
-deletes the cm10 apps you deleted
just dont have it as a whole ROM
if you need help with the updater-script let me know