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Extracting files from KDZ

HI,
I am trying to get an apk from a KDZ file. I can open up the KDZ but then there are many other files inside. I guess the apks are in one of these other files. Does anyone know how to get the apk from within .img files etc?
Thanks

ballandbiscuit said:
HI,
I am trying to get an apk from a KDZ file. I can open up the KDZ but then there are many other files inside. I guess the apks are in one of these other files. Does anyone know how to get the apk from within .img files etc?
Thanks
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How you extracted KDZ?

Why don't you get it from the sapps module zip on void's rom?

I need a particular app from the Orange UK ROM - the app is called Signal Boost and it is for UMA calling.
Is that app in the ROM you mention?

What you need is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6303911&postcount=827
It allows you to decompress system.mbn (where all the files are).
Compile it under linux, or use cygwin.
Remember that official ROMs are odexed. If you want to deodex apks, you can use dsixda's excelent kitchen. It is used to make lots of ROMs you see around here.
For that, take a look here (you can also use it under cygwin):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
If you understand portuguese, or use a translator, check these:
http://www.androidpt.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=97&id=91547&Itemid=30
http://www.androidpt.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=97&id=97416&Itemid=30
Most info was gathered from xda forums, only translated and organized to portuguese folks.

Many thanks, I will see if I can get anywhere with this.

You just need to compile unyaffsmbn (gcc unyaffsmbn.c -o unyaffsmbn).
Then copy system.mbn to unyaffsmbn folder. Then do:
./unyaffsmbn system.mbn
You'll have all files extracted in few seconds.
Then if you want to use those files in kitchen, do this:
First install kitchen, as explained in link i posted above.
Delete all symlinks in bin/ (i think there are 52)
Then you must create a zip file with this structure:
/boot.img
/system/ (here you put all the files you extracted. You should have 10 folders and 1 file)
Now just copy this zip to PATH_TO_KITCHEN/original_update/
Then run it with:
cd PATH_TO_KITCHEN
./menu

Right I have three system.mbn files named:
system.mbn_0
system.mbn_1
system.mbn_2
I have tried a few tools (under Windows) to extract them. Firstly a windows compiled version of unyaffs which falls over with : Exception: STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION at eip=61100F73
I then tried another version which didn't error but also didn't do anything!
A different tool errored with "the header states that its binary is longer than the whole file" which makes me think perhaps these three files need combining into one?
I have tried combining them into one file using the copy /b command in Windows which creates a single large file but I still have the same issues trying to unpack it.
Any more ideas? Thanks

Right have now installed Cygwin and managed to extract the files using unyaffsmbn! Thanks for all your help, learnt a lot today!

Right I have three system.mbn files named:
system.mbn_0
system.mbn_1
system.mbn_2
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How did you decompress kdz? I use LG Utils to extract to dz, then dzdecryptor to decompress dz to individual files. Then i use the tools i named to do the rest of it.
Also i can see that lg utils finds those system*, but puts them together before it ends. Maybe you used different software.
Anyway, i'm glad you managed to work it out
I have tried a few tools (under Windows) to extract them. Firstly a windows compiled version of unyaffs which falls over with : Exception: STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION at eip=61100F73
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There is unyaffs, and unyaffsmbn. unyaffs also never worked with me.
I've read somewhere that with lg roms we must use unyaffsmbn. Don't remember were i saw it, neither why...

I used LG utils to extract the KDZ, then used DZExtract to expand the .dz file. Then I combined the system.mbn_0,1,2 files using copy /b.
I then used Cygwin and gcc to make unyaffsmbn.exe which then worked on the combined system.mbn file. Managed to get the apk I needed too.

PLease upload unyaffsmbn.exe for me please as i seriously need it.

Here you go...

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

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

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

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

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

Greats,, its fast to make a custom rom

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

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

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

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

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

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

STOCK ROM (tar file to zip file)

If someone can teach me how convert the rom.... I really appreciate it.

Use this method..
rizal2105 said:
If someone can teach me how convert the rom.... I really appreciate it.
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Download a valid update.zip to
use as a template - for example,
my CyanogenMod 0.7.
Extract the zip to a new folder and
rename it - let's call the folder
updatezip .
Inside the updatezip folder, delete
the system folder and boot.img
file (as these are the
CyanogenMod files that you don't
want).
For the ROM you want to convert,
extract the contents of its
system.rfs image to a new folder
called system.
Copy this new system folder to the
updatezip folder.
Copy the boot.img file from your
ROM to the updatezip folder.
Re-zip the contents of the
updatezip folder (but not the
updatezip folder itself). If you see
warnings about symlinks not
being added, don't worry - we
don't want to add them anyway.
You need to have some Linux shell
experience in order to do this. You
can't do it from Windows.

rizal2105 said:
If someone can teach me how convert the rom.... I really appreciate it.
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Use dsxida kitchen
Search about it.
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Thanks for to all of your concerns. I really appreciated.

@sangalgojoe

Thanks Dude???

thanks for this i was seraching for this

Automated system/boot.img unpack/repack script

Hello everyone,
I've been playing around with adding root to my stock ROM these past few days, and have found it very slow and tedious trying to remember all the commands to unpack and repack the images.
To make things simpler I've created a script that automates almost the whole process.
I've named it worker as it does all the work for you, and it is just simply a bash script. But it makes things a lot quicker and easier.
I have only been able to test with my S3 Mini, but should work with any ROM that has boot.img and system.img
Simply extract the .img files from the tar.md5 or .zip ROM file, and place them in the original folder.
Once you have those in the original folder just simply run the worker.txt file from the terminal, making sure you are in the worker folder directory.
When the script is run you will be given the options to unpack/repack system.img, mount system.img (This is after you extract it do not try and mount the original file it wont work), unpack/repack boot.img, unpack/repack ramdisk, create ROM (This will create an odin flashable tar.md5 from the repacked files) and finally clean up (This will clear all unpacked and repacked files only leaving the files in the original folder)
To select an option simply type y then enter to execute that command or just hit enter to skip.
When the system.img is mounted it will be mounted in the mount folder.
When repacking the system.img you will be prompted to enter the file size, if you have and S3 Mini I8190N simply type s3mini for the size (This may work for other S3 models but I have no way of testing so let me know). If you have a different device use the file size of the original UNMODIFIED system.img, enter the size in bytes or MB (If entering in MB use this format, xxx being a number. xxxM).
Please give me feedback for improvements or problems,
Thanks for reading.
P.S. Sorry if in wrong place please move if necessary
EDIT: If you can't run the script with the ./ command, chmod +x the file

Antonyb1995 said:
Hello everyone,
I've been playing around with adding root to my stock ROM these past few days, and have found it very slow and tedious trying to remember all the commands to unpack and repack the images.
To make things simpler I've created a script that automates almost the whole process.
I've named it worker as it does all the work for you, and it is just simply a bash script. But it makes things a lot quicker and easier.
I have only been able to test with my S3 Mini, but should work with any ROM that has boot.img and system.img
Simply extract the .img files from the tar.md5 or .zip ROM file, and place them in the original folder.
Once you have those in the original folder just simply run the worker.txt file from the terminal, making sure you are in the worker folder directory.
When the script is run you will be given the options to unpack/repack system.img, mount system.img (This is after you extract it do not try and mount the original file it wont work), unpack/repack boot.img, unpack/repack ramdisk, create ROM (This will create an odin flashable tar.md5 from the repacked files) and finally clean up (This will clear all unpacked and repacked files only leaving the files in the original folder)
To select an option simply type y then enter to execute that command or just hit enter to skip.
When the system.img is mounted it will be mounted in the mount folder.
When repacking the system.img you will be prompted to enter the file size, if you have and S3 Mini I8190N simply type s3mini for the size (This may work for other S3 models but I have no way of testing so let me know). If you have a different device use the file size of the original UNMODIFIED system.img, enter the size in bytes or MB (If entering in MB use this format, xxx being a number. xxxM).
Please give me feedback for improvements or problems,
Thanks for reading.
P.S. Sorry if in wrong place please move if necessary
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work on gt-i8200n to?

linklusitano said:
work on gt-i8200n to?
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No reason why not, I'm just not able to test others

Antonyb1995 said:
No reason why not, I'm just not able to test others
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testing

linklusitano said:
testing
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Great let me know if it works!
EDIT: Make sure you enter the right size for the system.img file, the pre entered size using s3mini may work fine as they are very similar devices.

Antonyb1995 said:
Great let me know if it works!
EDIT: Make sure you enter the right size for the system.img file, the pre entered size using s3mini may work fine as they are very similar devices.
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how do i run worker.txt?

linklusitano said:
how do i run worker.txt?
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Your using Linux right?
Open a terminal and change directory to the worker folder, once there type ./worker.txt and it should run. If it doesn't issue this command chmod +x worker.txt that should fix it.

Antonyb1995 said:
Your using Linux right?
Open a terminal and change directory to the worker folder, once there type ./worker.txt and it should run. If it doesn't issue this command chmod +x worker.txt that should fix it.
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windows 8.1

linklusitano said:
windows 8.1
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Ah okay, If you install Cygwin you can run bash scripts in Windows.
LINK: https://www.cygwin.com/

I will donate money to anyone who helps me edit TabletSettings.odex app

thnx

PRInCEI7 said:
Hi .. I will donate money to anyone who helps me
.. I want to edit amazon fire 7 9gen system the TabletSettings.odex and TabletSettings.apk but the problem is
The modification does not accept.. Is there a way .
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You can use APKTOOL:
https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/
Before nothing, you need to extract framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk and then install them as frameworks:
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
Code:
apktool if SystemUI.apk
And then extract it:
Code:
apktool d TabletSettings.apk
Now edit whatever you want and when you finish repack it:
Code:
apktool b TabletSettings
Then go to dist and extract the apk.
Now go to original and copy all folders and files to unpacked apk from dist (overwrite all files)
And finally, repack unpacked dist apk with WinRar (extension .zip and then rename to .apk).
Now install the apk to the tablet:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Code:
adb push TabletSettings.apk /sdcard
Code:
adb shell
Code:
mount system
Code:
mv /sdcard/TabletSettings.apk /system/priv-app/TabletSettings/TabletSettings.apk
Code:
chmod 664 /system/priv-app/TabletSettings/TabletSettings.apk
And reboot to system.
BTW: What modifications you want to do?

Rortiz2 said:
You can use APKTOOL:
https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/
Before nothing, you need to extract framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk and then install them as frameworks:
Code:
apktool if framework-res.apk
Code:
apktool if SystemUI.apk
And then extract it:
Code:
apktool d TabletSettings.apk
Now edit whatever you want and when you finish repack it:
Code:
apktool b TabletSettings
Then go to dist and extract the apk.
Now go to original and copy all folders and files to unpacked apk from dist (overwrite all files)
And finally, repack unpacked dist apk with WinRar (extension .zip and then rename to .apk).
Now install the apk to the tablet:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Code:
adb push TabletSettings.apk /sdcard
Code:
adb shell
Code:
mount system
Code:
mv /sdcard/TabletSettings.apk /system/priv-app/TabletSettings/TabletSettings.apk
Code:
chmod 664 /system/priv-app/TabletSettings/TabletSettings.apk
And reboot to system.
BTW: What modifications you want to do?
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thanks for replying
Unfortunately this method does not work
I imagine because of a odex file
I want to add the language to the system
All devices accept except this type AMAZON FIRE 7 9gen does not accept

@PRInCEI7
@Rortiz2
You would first need to de-odex the rom, however this as far i know is not possible at the moment.
A few years ago at the time of the HDX devices amazon introduced a customised odex format.

ggow said:
@PRInCEI7
@Rortiz2
You would first need to de-odex the rom, however this as far i know is not possible at the moment.
A few years ago at the time of the HDX devices amazon introduced a customised odex format.
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I have a tool for deodex the ROM but IDK if it will work. I'll give it a try.
Thanks for the info.

Rortiz2 said:
I have a tool for deodex the ROM but IDK if it will work. I'll give it a try.
Thanks for the info.
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That's my point it won't work. There is no way to do what you want with any tool.

@Rortiz2 @ggow
I found this
When I root the device
Directly the application com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.apk stops working
When I change any file or put any file inside /System/priv-app/
When removing the root or flashing file too boot.img stock
Directly deletes any file or modification from this folder and returns the primary file ...
Why returns the original file when flashing a boot.img file
When I return flash boot.img root file returns my file .

@DragonFire1024
Do you have an idea to solve the problem

ggow said:
@PRInCEI7
@Rortiz2
You would first need to de-odex the rom, however this as far i know is not possible at the moment.
A few years ago at the time of the HDX devices amazon introduced a customised odex format.
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You can use superr's tool to deodex if you have twrp. It requires rebuilding the firmware.
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PRInCEI7 said:
@DragonFire1024
Do you have an idea to solve the problem
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If you are unlocked you can use superr's tool to deodex the firmware .bin package and rebuild it then flash in twrp. Requires Linux https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...chen-superr-s-kitchen-v1-1-50-v2-1-6-t3597434
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thx