Hello All,
I would like to change the onscreen button dpi to get it small
I use apktool 1.5 and latest aapt which come from the android sdk
I can decompile the framwork-res.apk without any error "I use apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk" already
but I got the error on compile "even I haven't modify any files" it's show aapt: warning: string 'BaMmi' has no default translitiration in"
I search from google and some of user got the same problem, however they haven't show any solution
Due to I see there have a user can modify the dpi, so that, would anyone let's me know how to fix this problem???
Many Thanks~~
PS: My firmware is 7.0.A.3.307 "Xperia TX"
That's not an error, that's a warning.
It basically means that a particular string doesn't exist in certain languages. Unless you're planning to set your phone to one of those languages, it's not an issue.
As long as that's the only complaint that's thrown up, you can safely ignore it and just carry on as usual.
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Ticklefish said:
That's not an error, that's a warning.
It basically means that a particular string doesn't exist in certain languages. Unless you're planning to set your phone to one of those languages, it's not an issue.
As long as that's the only complaint that's thrown up, you can safely ignore it and just carry on as usual.
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Thank you for your reply~~
But my phone got bootloop after replaced the framework-res.apk
And I found that, the compile framework-res on the root explorer is not show the icon of the original
it's show the Android icon
After that, I use FTF to reflash the firmware to recovery my phone = ="
Thanks~~
Did you sign the new apk and fix the compression rate before pushing it to your phone?
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Ticklefish said:
Did you sign the new apk and fix the compression rate before pushing it to your phone?
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Hello Ticklefish~~~
@[email protected]" you are so xxxx right~~ I'm stupid on forget to signature the apk
I have modified the apk since X10, it's long long ago..... so I forgot the step already = ="
I will try to search signapk, and see can I sign the apk = ="
Anyway,
Thank you so much~~~
PS: After I sign the apk, and put back to the phone = =" boot loop again
And I found that, the apk still haven't show the icon
I download the modified framework-res is around 16MB and my signed apk is around 15.4
org is 22MB, so I agree with your point is the, even the compile have a error, it should be work fine
but I don't know why I can't make a usable apk = ="
my signapk command is like this
java -jar signapk.jar certificate.pem key.pk8 framework-resnew.apk framework-resnewsigned.apk
And I found that the apk add around 4xxKB size, so that I think the apk is singed
Any idea???
Thank you so much~~
windmoon said:
Hello Ticklefish~~~
@[email protected]" you are so xxxx right~~ I'm stupid on forget to signature the apk
I have modified the apk since X10, it's long long ago..... so I forgot the step already = ="
I will try to search signapk, and see can I sign the apk = ="
Anyway,
Thank you so much~~~
PS: After I sign the apk, and put back to the phone = =" boot loop again
And I found that, the apk still haven't show the icon
I download the modified framework-res is around 16MB and my signed apk is around 15.4
org is 22MB, so I agree with your point is the, even the compile have a error, it should be work fine
but I don't know why I can't make a usable apk = ="
my signapk command is like this
java -jar signapk.jar certificate.pem key.pk8 framework-resnew.apk framework-resnewsigned.apk
And I found that the apk add around 4xxKB size, so that I think the apk is singed
Any idea???
Thank you so much~~
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You do need to sign the apk...but you have to sign it in the same way as the original apk file. If the app is signed in a different way to the others in the system folder it won't work.
The best way to handle this is to use 7zip, which you can download for free. And then:
Make a copy of the original apk file
Use 7zip to open the copy and the recompiled apk
Drag the "res" folder from the recompiled apk into the copy
Close the copy
Extract "resources.arsc" from the recompiled apk
Close the recompiled apk
Use 7zip to add resources.arsc to the copy at STORE compression
Push the copy to your phone
This will ensure the copy has the right signing and that resources.arsc is at the right compression rate.
Not every apk has resources.arsc at store compression so that part isn't required all the time, but it doesn't cause any harm and it's good practise to get into.
Ticklefish said:
You do need to sign the apk...but you have to sign it in the same way as the original apk file. If the app is signed in a different way to the others in the system folder it won't work.
The best way to handle this is to use 7zip, which you can download for free. And then:
Make a copy of the original apk file
Use 7zip to open the copy and the recompiled apk
Drag the "res" folder from the recompiled apk into the copy
Close the copy
Extract "resources.arsc" from the recompiled apk
Close the recompiled apk
Use 7zip to add resources.arsc to the copy at STORE compression
Push the copy to your phone
This will ensure the copy has the right signing and that resources.arsc is at the right compression rate.
Not every apk has resources.arsc at store compression so that part isn't required all the time, but it doesn't cause any harm and it's good practise to get into.
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@[email protected]" Many Thanks~~~
Study a lot from you~~~
Thank you~
I will try this later~~~
Related
To install an edited apk-
-If you open up the apk with
Ninjamorph free as a new project, and make your changes.
-Use a file explorer and goto android themes>workspace>"edited apk" and delete meta-inf.
-Then back to ninjamorph, select finish project to zip it back up but DON'T INSTALL !!
-Use
Signapktic free with platform key to sign it. Uninstall the original apk and install your new edited apk.
Hope this helps
You cannot use that method on market apps. It only works with system apps.
tristan202 said:
You cannot use that method on market apps. It only works with system apps.
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Use which method? What do you suggest to do?
dully79 said:
Use which method? What do you suggest to do?
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You can't just edit the apk or use metamorph on market apps. If edited, they need to be resigned. Not sure if signing with a testkey is sufficient.
Just tried editing then resigning market apps works with non-protected apps
tristan202 said:
You can't just edit the apk or use metamorph on market apps. If edited, they need to be resigned. Not sure if signing with a testkey is sufficient.
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I'm not trying to use metamorph, that's for themes not icons.
I've tried deleting the meta inf and resigning the apk's with my own key but it still doesn't work.
I've managed to edit them like I described above by installing them as system apps, but I don't want in the system.
Surely there must be a way? Where's the apps2sd directory?
you can edit market apps, then resign them. you must uninstall the app on your phone before installing the modified one, because it is signed with a different key. once the old one is uninstalled every method of installation should work fine for the modified one.
you can edit system apps, just don't unzip or resign them. but you figured that out already.
kendong2 said:
you can edit market apps, then resign them. you must uninstall the app on your phone before installing the modified one, because it is signed with a different key. once the old one is uninstalled every method of installation should work fine for the modified one.
you can edit system apps, just don't unzip or resign them. but you figured that out already.
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Can I use one of the many autosign keys, or do I need to generate my own?
If so do I need to generate different keys for different apks or can I use the same key?
Problem solved!!
I deleted the meta-info and signed the apk manually using stericsons auto sign tool, I did try auto signing but the apk wouldnt install.
Thanks people for your help!
Hi all...not sure what I'm doing wrong...if someone could point out my mistake(s) I would greatly appreciate it!
01) Right click on original.apk and open with 7zip
02) Navigate to res/drawable-hdpi
03) Right click the .png files and select 'edit' (the edit option points them to Paint.net)
04) Edit the .png files and save (not sure if this matters, but when I close Paint.net I get a msg saying that the *.png has been changed, would you like to update the archive...if I click yes, it puts an 'a' in the attributes column...if I click cancel it does not save the changes I made)
05) Close the archive and open autosign.bat
06) Choose 'manually sign'
07) type in c;\AndroidSDK\tools\original.apk and I get the following:
**************
Signing File!
**************
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: testsign
Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: testsign
at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(Unknown Source)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
Could not find the main class: testsign. Program will exit.
File signed successfully if no Errors above.
I copied the apk to my sdcard and tried to install anyways and I get the application not installed message...
The apk I am editing is someone elses edit of a theme...I just changed the colors of 6 of the png files...if I try to install the one that I have before I edit, it works fine...but once I make my changes it doesn't like something I am doing...
Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you,
SixTen
gszeman said:
Hi all...not sure what I'm doing wrong...if someone could point out my mistake(s) I would greatly appreciate it!.....
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First let me say I have no experiance with what your trying to do,... Just trying to learn the theory 1st.
Have you made a note of these points,...
kendong2 said:
you must uninstall the app on your phone before installing the modified one, because it is signed with a different key
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kendong2 said:
you can edit system apps, just don't unzip or resign them. but you figured that out already.
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I'm assuming a theme would be a system app, not a market app.
So try uninstalling the theme, then reinstalling again.
If that fails,...
dully79 said:
Problem solved!!
I deleted the meta-info and signed the apk manually using stericsons auto sign tool, I did try auto signing but the apk wouldnt install.
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Any luck with that???
Actually,... If your not resigning your theme then It would still be the same key wouldn't it. So the Kendong quote I used isn't applicable to you is it. Sorry.
kendong2 said:
you can edit market apps, then resign them. you must uninstall the app on your phone before installing the modified one, because it is signed with a different key.
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So really you need to figure out how to do this properly dont you,... and have the changes you made keep saved.
kendong2 said:
you can edit system apps, just don't unzip or resign them. but you figured that out already.
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So,.... I'v just wasted my time as I've been no use to you at all. Good luck though.
gszeman,
Have you got JDK installed and the correct classpath set?
dully79 said:
gszeman,
Have you got JDK installed and the correct classpath set?
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Doh,... I forgot to put the path stuff, good call Dully.
phaelox said:
Setting up SignAPK
First, make sure you have Java installed. If not go to www.java.com to install it.
Second, I recommend to unzip the SignAPK_xda.zip file to C:\SignAPK.
Lastly, add the signapk folder to your PATH environment variable:
[*]Go to Control Panel, System
[*]Click on "Advanced" (or "Advanced System Settings")
[*]Click the button "Environment Variables..."
[*]Locate the PATH variable under "User Variables" (or "System variables" if you want to use SignAPK under other user accounts) and double-click it to edit
[*]In the "Variable Value" field, at the end of the line, type a semi-colon and the path to the signapk files ;C:\SignAPK
[*]You could also add the path to your java.exe file here if you have troubles with running signapk.
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moved to first post
Thanks.
(Bookmarked for future ref)
you might wanna mark the thread title with [SOLVED] or something...
hi all want to ask if i can do the same with doom for android apk. ?
also wanted to HEX change the urls where it loooks for libdoom_jni.so . and it cant find it because google toke down the site, so i uploaded my own libdoom_jni.so so wantet to change url in apk and resign. but it says !cant install on this phone!
i did try other sites with same subject, open apk archive (no extract) change png icons, and resign again.
deluxive said:
hi all want to ask if i can do the same with doom for android apk. ?
also wanted to HEX change the urls where it loooks for libdoom_jni.so . and it cant find it because google toke down the site, so i uploaded my own libdoom_jni.so so wantet to change url in apk and resign. but it says !cant install on this phone!
i did try other sites with same subject, open apk archive (no extract) change png icons, and resign again.
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it'll be perfect if possible. I would love to play that game. Have you succeeded in finding the url and replacing it with yours?
Okay...so I have followed the instructions and the apk will not load. I changed some png files in my settings.apk and when I load it...it vanishes completely.
Any ideas what am missing?
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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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?
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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.
Hi,
i'am searching for a guide how to manipulate correctly the framework-res.apk.
All ways i have tested fails.
I would modify some symbols in Notification bar (battery 1%) but all Time the my Phone run into bootloop or all Application Crashes after Startup.
I've tryed Apk Manager 4.9 / and Manualy with apktool.
Help plz .....
what i did :
1-extract apk (i use 7zip/WinRAR)
2-edit/replace image file(s)
3-repack with zero compression level ('store' level)
4-sign the apk
5-replace file using apk or create flashable recovery zip.
regards.
signing the framework-res.apk will not work.. will make the device go into bootloop
what you need is extract the framework-res.apk using apktool and edit the things you want and then compile it again using apktool .... now open the original framework-res.apk and replace the file resources.arsc with the edited compiled one..
this way you will retain the signature of the original framework-res.apk
PapaDocta said:
signing the framework-res.apk will not work.. will make the device go into bootloop
what you need is extract the framework-res.apk using apktool and edit the things you want and then compile it again using apktool .... now open the original framework-res.apk and replace the file resources.arsc with the edited compiled one..
this way you will retain the signature of the original framework-res.apk
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But when i add some new Files and Edit some XML the Sign will be Corrupted ?
no it won't...
You need to do two copies.. the original file and the moded one...
1. make a backup of the original file
2. extract the original file using apktool
3. edit and modify anything you like
4. compile the edited file
5. rename the compiled file to framework-res.zip and take the modified resources.arsc
6. using winrar or 7zip open (to view not extract) the backed up framework-res.apk
7. place the moded resources.arsc into the backed up framework-res.apk
by doing this you retain the original signature of the backed up file and not breaking it..
Thx, will test it ;-)
kowalski99 said:
But when i add some new Files and Edit some XML the Sign will be Corrupted ?
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Android system, signs system apk's on boot, you shouldnt sign them
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My signed apk just work well.
AFAIK, we only cant re-sign htc's apk.
PapaDocta said:
signing the framework-res.apk will not work.. will make the device go into bootloop
what you need is extract the framework-res.apk using apktool and edit the things you want and then compile it again using apktool .... now open the original framework-res.apk and replace the file resources.arsc with the edited compiled one..
this way you will retain the signature of the original framework-res.apk
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The right approach always depends, what you want to change. There is no need to decompile, if you only change a few standard png. If you change xml in values folder like color, styles or arrays, you can certainly not delete resources.arsc - resources have nothing to do with the signature anyway. So if you want to play safe, you should insert the original Meta-Inf (signature) and Android Manifest after compile. It is also recommended to zipalign the final apk in order to reduce RAM usage.
thanks he_stheone64 for the clarification.. i reached that conclusion based on my own research on the net and yeah i used to change the XML files to add language support and that the only way that worked with me..
And be sure to have a working and up-to-date sdk before trying to use apktool...
First, using a old sdk release i got a partially working result (few graphics bugs and strange reboots), then with a badly updated sdk on top off the old i got apktool making many errors. Finally, re-installing the last sdk from start i got apktool and my resulting apk working correctly.
Hi all,
Trying to mod the framework for the first time.
I have no problem replacing the png. But when i try to modify the xml, i get bootloop.
I used the apk manager (4.9) to decompile the apk, then edit one xml before i recompile. I did notice that the recompiled apk is at least 2MB smaller than the original.
Am i missing a step here?
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Hi
yap ,,,the generated apk is unsigned...and no sign for system apk..so you have to copy by drag & drop the following files from the unsigned apk onto the original apk via WinRar and choosing ZIP archive format, NORMAL compression method.
- resources.arsc file
- res folder
- classes.dex file if exisit in the non-system apks
hope that help
good luck
Galaxyer said:
Hi
yap ,,,the generated apk is unsigned...and no sign for system apk..so you have to copy by drag & drop the following files from the unsigned apk onto the original apk via WinRar and choosing ZIP archive format, NORMAL compression method.
- resources.arsc file
- res folder
- classes.dex file if exisit in the non-system apks
hope that help
good luck
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Ah,
I was thinking this as a possible workaround so it looks like it is thr solution?
Just a confirmation, if i change the battery_charging.xml, then i should compile, then extract out the battery_charging.xml from the recompiled framework-res.apk and insert into the original, signed framework-res.apk?
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I tried taking the compiled xml ( that defines the animation of battery charging icon on the status bar), put into the original framework-res.apk, and end up with non existent icon for the battery charging. Everything else remains working though.
What could have gone wrong?
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Decided to start a new thread as this one was getting a bit messy (and I couldn't change the title anymore)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/mod-multi-dpi-samsung-apps-camera-t3141148
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Hi all, after changing the dpi to 480 the camera was the main thing bugging me. Looking for a solution I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/mod-fix-samsung-camera-app-device-dpi-t3131995
But that did not work for me, so I decided to try it myself and I finally managed to create multi-dpi versions of the Camera and Samsung Keyboard apps. They are based on the apks from the XtreStoLite Universal Deo-Mod Edition 1.5 as I'm currently running that. So just give it a try (backup the original apks first! I usually just rename them to "filename.org") and let me know if it works for you. I tested on 480 and 520 dpi and that works here...
Installation:
1. Backup original apk (in system\app\SamsungCamera4 and/or systemm\app\SamsungIMEv2 )
2. Extract modded apk to the corresponding folder
3. Wipe data for the app
4. Reboot
I basically modified the dimens.xml file to hardcoded pixel sizes instead of dip value, modifying dip value caused other issues for me (camcorder not working, pro mode messing up). Hopefully it's of use to some.
I have not been able to fix the Contacts/Dialer (SecContacts_L.apk in the priv-app folder)! I either get a corrupt apk (parsing error) or it just won't show up in my apps. Corrupted apk gives a parsing error when trying to install manually, otherwise it just says 'install failed'.
I am guessing this is somethiong with the priv-app folder and other restrictions there. I also tried copying the apk to the system\app folder instead but that didn't work either...
If anyone has ANY idea how to fix this? (I tried with both apktool as apk multitool).
*SCRIPTS ADDED*
Added the scripts and all I've written for this to this post for those wanting to try themselves (dpi_mod.zip). They are not completely polished so need some manual editing every now and then...
Basically, doubleclicking apk_process.bat in the root will go through the apk's in the apk subfolder and
1. Decompile them to the decompiled subfolder
2. Edit the dimens.xml file in the res\values subfolder of the decompiled folder replacing all the <n>dip values with <4*n>px (So 640 dip becomes 2560px for example...)
3. Rebuild the apk to the dpimod_apk subfolder (using the -c option to keep original manifest and signature files)
The files folder contains the files used (apktool, the subscripts for each step, signature files, (g)awk and an awk script to process the xml file replacing the values, etc)
There is also a script for signing the apk manually, but somehow the apk then also doesn;t work in my case it seems...
ALl scripts are windows batch files (and an awk file) as I mainly use windows at home. Shouldn't be too hard for the linux users to convert them to bash files if desired...
*EDIT2*
Added patched services.jar (and original services.jar for restoration in case of issues). Flash through twrp recovery... This allows you to use the modded SecContacts_L.apk supplied, the services.jar needs to be patched to disable the signature verification for the (system) apk files. Note that this might cause issues (an invalid services.jar caused my phone to get stuck in boot... had to restore the original to be able to continue) so use at your own risk!
Great job !
I have not been able to decompile the contacts.apk either.. I am a bit rusty tho.. will have to look into that a little more.
fOmey said:
Great job !
I have not been able to decompile the contacts.apk either.. I am a bit rusty tho.. will have to look into that a little more.
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Thanks! And yeah, weird stuff.
I actually was only really bothered by the camera, not using the samsung keyboard at all myself and don't mind the contacts as much (perfectly usable for me) but it's now a matter of principle If you find anything out, I would love to hear.
dagrim1 said:
Thanks! And yeah, weird stuff.
I actually was only really bothered by the camera, not using the samsung keyboard at all myself and don't mind the contacts as much (perfectly usable for me) but it's now a matter of principle If you find anything out, I would love to hear.
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But In Call screen looks weird with 480 DPI right? Would you know any fix for that? Thanks.
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ksekhar said:
But In Call screen looks weird with 480 DPI right? Would you know any fix for that? Thanks.
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Yup, it does. (But again, doesn't bother me as much as I don't look at it long because I usually hold my phone to my ear anyway ).
But yeah, I think I know where to fix it... It's the Contacts apk I mentioned above but there is an issue with decompiling/rebuilding it so can't fix it yet. Looking into it.
Did notice when decompiling and recompiling including resources it fails, when keeping resources intact it does work.
To successfully mod seccontacts you have to do these steps :
- Decompile apk
- Edit xml files in res folder
- Recompile apk
- Extract xml edited files in res folder from recompiled apk
- Paste these xml files in the original apk in the res folder with compression tool like Winrar
It works I made this with my S5.
Meh, been looking into it some more and also found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/how-to-recompile-tw-contacts-phone-t3066350
and
http://www.ez-pg.com/guide-how-to-decompilerecompile-lollipop-seccontacts.html
I tried modifying the manifest as instructed, but the apk still didn't work. Perhaps because signature verfication is not properly disabled on my rom. BUt if it isn't it is also not for the majority of the users in which case siumply supplying the apk wouldn't work anyway.
I also tried resigning the apk, no luck. Copying the original manifast is also not going to work afaik with a changed manifest file...
More info about signature verficiation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2725233
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342262
Perhaps I will try this soon as well, but for now I think I'll leave it be...
sebdigital said:
To successfully mod seccontacts you have to do these steps :
- Decompile apk
- Edit xml files in res folder
- Recompile apk
- Extract xml edited files in res folder from recompiled apk
- Paste these xml files in the original apk in the res folder with compression tool like Winrar
It works I made this with my S5.
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Thanks for the tip, had looked into that as well but this xml file is in the values folder which is not simply found in the res folder of the apk but compiled into the resources.arsc file in the apk so this is not working unfortunately.
dagrim1 said:
Thanks for the tip, had looked into that as well but this xml file is in the values folder which is not simply found in the res folder of the apk but compiled into the resources.arsc file in the apk so this is not working unfortunately.
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I'm on 5.1.1 today and noticed that contacts/dialer is (almost) multi DPI already without having to do anything. And your camera mod works on 5.1.1 too!
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can u change this Camera 480 dpi camera s6 to 420 dpi?
https://mega.nz/#!M4Ui0KoR!TKsPKkMl-XQHyiJ_DNf53eQCGZTrYWhuHaAnhAYXeSM
thanks you very much
can be used for other than s6 for SamsungCamera4. ??
my android device A8 6
dagrim1 said:
Decided to start a new thread as this one was getting a bit messy (and I couldn't change the title anymore)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/mod-multi-dpi-samsung-apps-camera-t3141148
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Hi all, after changing the dpi to 480 the camera was the main thing bugging me. Looking for a solution I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/mod-fix-samsung-camera-app-device-dpi-t3131995
But that did not work for me, so I decided to try it myself and I finally managed to create multi-dpi versions of the Camera and Samsung Keyboard apps. They are based on the apks from the XtreStoLite Universal Deo-Mod Edition 1.5 as I'm currently running that. So just give it a try (backup the original apks first! I usually just rename them to "filename.org") and let me know if it works for you. I tested on 480 and 520 dpi and that works here...
Installation:
1. Backup original apk (in system\app\SamsungCamera4 and/or systemm\app\SamsungIMEv2 )
2. Extract modded apk to the corresponding folder
3. Wipe data for the app
4. Reboot
I basically modified the dimens.xml file to hardcoded pixel sizes instead of dip value, modifying dip value caused other issues for me (camcorder not working, pro mode messing up). Hopefully it's of use to some.
I have not been able to fix the Contacts/Dialer (SecContacts_L.apk in the priv-app folder)! I either get a corrupt apk (parsing error) or it just won't show up in my apps. Corrupted apk gives a parsing error when trying to install manually, otherwise it just says 'install failed'.
I am guessing this is somethiong with the priv-app folder and other restrictions there. I also tried copying the apk to the system\app folder instead but that didn't work either...
If anyone has ANY idea how to fix this? (I tried with both apktool as apk multitool).
*SCRIPTS ADDED*
Added the scripts and all I've written for this to this post for those wanting to try themselves (dpi_mod.zip). They are not completely polished so need some manual editing every now and then...
Basically, doubleclicking apk_process.bat in the root will go through the apk's in the apk subfolder and
1. Decompile them to the decompiled subfolder
2. Edit the dimens.xml file in the res\values subfolder of the decompiled folder replacing all the <n>dip values with <4*n>px (So 640 dip becomes 2560px for example...)
3. Rebuild the apk to the dpimod_apk subfolder (using the -c option to keep original manifest and signature files)
The files folder contains the files used (apktool, the subscripts for each step, signature files, (g)awk and an awk script to process the xml file replacing the values, etc)
There is also a script for signing the apk manually, but somehow the apk then also doesn;t work in my case it seems...
ALl scripts are windows batch files (and an awk file) as I mainly use windows at home. Shouldn't be too hard for the linux users to convert them to bash files if desired...
*EDIT2*
Added patched services.jar (and original services.jar for restoration in case of issues). Flash through twrp recovery... This allows you to use the modded SecContacts_L.apk supplied, the services.jar needs to be patched to disable the signature verification for the (system) apk files. Note that this might cause issues (an invalid services.jar caused my phone to get stuck in boot... had to restore the original to be able to continue) so use at your own risk!
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how to fix on parse error, after recompile SamsungCamera4.apk with apktool
with or without edit error on parse...
My device Galaxy-A8