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[Q] Mtz unpack and packer?

Saw an apk for simply unpacking and packing an mtz for theme making, any chance for a topic link, I can't find it in search, tia.
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yabbb said:
Saw an apk for simply unpacking and packing an mtz for theme making, any chance for a topic link, I can't find it in search, tia.
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Just use 7zip

I'm trying to do it from my phone, I have no computer
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All you have to do then is change the .mtz to .zip and then unzip it like normal using root explorer, es file manager, etc...
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Great question. Trick is.. no 7zip for OSX. What to do if using a Mac?
Unzipping sounds easy enough but what about rezipping back up into mtz?
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zipping is quit easy too, zip it to a .zip and rename it to .mtz? not so heavy?

Ok, say I want to change the icons in the mtz, the icons are in a file called "icon" without a file extension, how would I go about doing this?
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yabbb said:
Ok, say I want to change the icons in the mtz, the icons are in a file called "icon" without a file extension, how would I go about doing this?
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Rename it to "icon.zip" and unzip it.

LunA_Eternity said:
Rename it to "icon.zip" and unzip it.
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Correct, btw would be easier to search a miui theming tutorial!?
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Toisan said:
Correct, btw would be easier to search a miui theming tutorial!?
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chill mate,if you hate him for asking question that you feel stupid,just dont answer it,not to get angry,he not askin you,he askin for anyone who can help him,is'nt it simple..
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LunA_Eternity said:
Rename it to "icon.zip" and unzip it.
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Ok, but then after i replace the icons I rezip it and take off the file extension?
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yabbb said:
Ok, but then after i replace the icons I rezip it and take off the file extension?
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yup,it should be just "icon"
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Ok, I did everything that was suggested, and when I load the mtz it says theme does have the required resources. Any ideas?
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^ if Apple allow more, I'm positive google would do more.
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Questions about apk manager

I want to learn about editing
apk, but right now I do not have
a pc or laptop. so, is there any
application to edit apk on
android phone?
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I don't know what u mean on editing apk but if u need to open an apk as zip x-plorer can do that
I'm a noob ...
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But what about the packing ?
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Packing? Is that like signing it?
I'm a noob bro
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zacky86 said:
I want to learn about editing
apk, but right now I do not have
a pc or laptop. so, is there any
application to edit apk on
android phone?
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You can replace graphics with ninjamorph from play store, but you'll need some resources for ldpi (extracted theme, or systemui/framework-res from other ldpi device) you can also use metamorph, which is easier and have pre-made themes

[Q] META_INF

what is the purpose of this folder META_INF?
i am trying to make rom for galaxy pro.. in dxisda's kitchen,, and i have a ques?
after modifying rom in kitchen can i use meta-inf folder form any other rom and paste it in my rom//?? will it work?

If I'm not wrong, meta_inf folder stores the certificate of the apps, as well as the updater-script. I think you will have to change some things in it.
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tietganFTW said:
If I'm not wrong, meta_inf folder stores the certificate of the apps, as well as the updater-script. I think you will have to change some things in it.
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could you help me??? coz when i use kitchen META_INF folder is itself is created,, and when i flash that rom it says update script is old,,,, so what to do in this situation??

Erm I think the basic idea is to change the updater-script values to your device.
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tietganFTW said:
Erm I think the basic idea is to change the updater-script values to your device.
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which things are to changed??? srry but i am noob,,,

This page might help you:
http://geekfor.me/faq/create-your-own-update-script/
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tietganFTW said:
This page might help you:
http://geekfor.me/faq/create-your-own-update-script/
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thnx i will try it

[Q] how to edit activity_title_bar.9.png On framework-res.apk/res/drawable-mdpi

hi i have this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1453165 and it has the setting icon on all apps i read on the wall that you can change this by edditing activity_title_bar.9.png On framework-res.app/res/drawable-mdpi how can i do this myself i have no prgrams to do it so links to programs and where i can find this file on my phone and what to do to it would be much appreciated

Just copy paste other roms png
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Take a look at Zipthemer.
See my thread for help......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2009997
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SpaceCaker said:
Just copy paste other roms png
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where do you put the png files when you have them thanks in advance

Decompile

What does compile and decompile apk actually mean???? i've gone through many webs on google but didnt find ans.
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Its same as that of extract and compression of rar file
Both are almost same, seriously
Btw what a cool title u chose to this thread, hats off
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vishal007 said:
Its same as that of extract and compression of rar file
Both are almost same, seriously
Btw what a cool title u chose to this thread, hats off
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ty!
hahahaha
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It's not exactly the same, as many files in apk are encrypted, and by decompiling you make those files accessible to edit

yackovsky said:
It's not exactly the same, as many files in apk are encrypted, and by decompiling you make those files accessible to edit
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ohk..and what if i decompile framework-res.apk and put it back in rom? or if i want to edit framework then its necessary to decompile it?
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SlogansoleS said:
ohk..and what if i decompile framework-res.apk and put it back in rom? or if i want to edit framework then its necessary to decompile it?
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if you just decompile it, it won't work. if you want to edit something in framework (any xml file) you have to decompile it, and after you've done, compile it again. if you make any errors, it won't work

yackovsky said:
if you just decompile it, it won't work. if you want to edit something in framework (any xml file) you have to decompile it, and after you've done, compile it again. if you make any errors, it won't work
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Got it now. SuperTHANKS!
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