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how do you read xml files in the apk files, help???

Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.

Right click on the file, click open with and choose notepad to view its raw formating. if you want a cleaner look use word to view the XML file. Be careful not to save it in word though it can garble the file. you will just have to play with it to see what works for you.
IE definitely is not a good way to view and edit XML files.

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Great advice!
lol j/k

Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.
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Do a search in the forums. There are threads I have started and others as well that explain and gives u apps to help

Powers16 said:
Right click on the file, click open with and choose notepad to view its raw formating. if you want a cleaner look use word to view the XML file. Be careful not to save it in word though it can garble the file. you will just have to play with it to see what works for you.
IE definitely is not a good way to view and edit XML files.
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I have tried viewing in both notepad and word pad and both of them could not read the files that is why I tried to find an xml file editor online lol :-(

dsMA said:
I have tried viewing in both notepad and word pad and both of them could not read the files that is why I tried to find an xml file editor online lol :-(
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Use smali and backsmali. If you download this little toolkit from here you should be able to edit them in notepad++. I forgot how to use them but its pretty easy.
Maybe I'm wrong--been so long since I've messed with this stuff

dsMA said:
Hi Everyone
I feel like an idiot asking this question but how can what can I use to read the xml files that are in the apk files? Every time I double click on them and IE opens I get an error. I then downloaded an xml editor and when I tried to open it in there I also got an error.
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The best way is to use brut.all's apktool(http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/) it does all the difficult work for you.
^ Greatest tool ever.

Decad3nce said:
The best way is to use brut.all's apktool(http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/) it does all the difficult work for you.
^ Greatest tool ever.
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Hey did u add the axmlprinter.bat file I posted on ur resource page

Papa Smurf151 said:
Hey did u add the axmlprinter.bat file I posted on ur resource page
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Yep, with your description

Decad3nce said:
Yep, with your description
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Woohoo I should tag the link and put it in my sig. That is if I still have room. Lol

XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.

Brut.all said:
XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.
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I effing love your apktool. Use it daily!

Papa Smurf151 said:
Woohoo I should tag the link and put it in my sig. That is if I still have room. Lol
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Go ahead man...

Brut.all said:
XML files are compiled to binary form when app is built. This is why you can't open them.
AFAIK my apktool is only one tool, which decompiles XMLs fully and gives you possibility to compile them back. There is also AXMLPrinter tool, but it doesn't decompile all data and it's used mainly to help with hex editing, cause it can't compile file back.
smali/baksmali doesn't have anything to do with XML files.
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Dude I love ur apktool. Did u see the axmlprinter.bat file that dec put in his resources page. It works great with axmlprinter2 file. It takes away all the typing in the cmd and does it for u and shows u the readable file in its own small window. A suggestion...maybe adding that to ur apktool would be a great addon

Papa Smurf151 said:
Dude I love ur apktool. Did u see the axmlprinter.bat file that dec put in his resources page. It works great with axmlprinter2 file. It takes away all the typing in the cmd and does it for u and shows u the readable file in its own small window. A suggestion...maybe adding that to ur apktool would be a great addon
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http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/issues/detail?id=70

Brut.all said:
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/issues/detail?id=70
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I understand ur view. I didn't make the bat file just thought it was useful and u might like it. BTW words on post instead of just a link really helps in communicating around here. Just sayin

Papa Smurf151 said:
BTW words on post instead of just a link really helps in communicating around here. Just sayin
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Yeah, I know, sorry for that.
I just like to explain my point of view very precisely to avoid misunderstanding. And I ain't English speaker, so it takes me some time to describe it. I could do just two things to not waste time on repeating myself: give a link or give a link and place a quotation beneath it ;-) Maybe second option is better

Brut.all said:
Yeah, I know, sorry for that.
I just like to explain my point of view very precisely to avoid misunderstanding. And I ain't English speaker, so it takes me some time to describe it. I could do just two things to not waste time on repeating myself: give a link or give a link and place a quotation beneath it ;-) Maybe second option is better
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Yeah second option would be better but I wasn't bashin bro u do great work

You can also view and edit binary xml's in root explorer, as long as they haven't been hex edited. Skews up the formatting some how.
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cant deodex my stock rom

hey fella's am trying to deodex my stock rom using this method Manually Deodex Any S5830 Rom !!!
and i still get an error message
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.InstructionIterator.IterateInstructions(Instructio
nIterator.java:92)
at org.jf.dexlib.CodeItem.readItem(CodeItem.java:154)
at org.jf.dexlib.Item.readFrom(Item.java:76)
at org.jf.dexlib.OffsettedSection.readItems(OffsettedSection.java:48)
at org.jf.dexlib.Section.readFrom(Section.java:143)
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:431)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:265)
Caused by: java.lang.RuntimeException: regCount does not match the number of arg
uments of the method
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction3rc.checkItem(Instruction3rc.jav
a:129)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction3rc.<init>(Instruction3rc.java:7
9)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction3rc.<init>(Instruction3rc.java:4
4)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction3rc$Factory.makeInstruction(Inst
ruction3rc.java:145)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.InstructionIterator.IterateInstructions(Instructio
nIterator.java:84)
... 6 more
Error occured at code address 4
code_item @0x2244
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i have tried to deodex frame work first, but i get the same error
so what is the problem? and is there any requirments that my PC should have?
am glad for your support PPL

please help

Retry the process from beggining
I've had this nasty eroor but i retry and worked
P.S. I know you don't modify anything (framework, system files) before deodex it !
Haven't you ?

Cryss said:
Retry the process from beggining
I've had this nasty eroor but i retry and worked
P.S. I know you don't modify anything (framework, system files) before deodex it !
Haven't you ?
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hehehe i dont know how to modify a thing :angel: am an accountancy student but i like tech and my phone
but it is solved the problem was with the version of xUltimate

eraser0 said:
hehehe i dont know how to modify a thing :angel: am an accountancy student but i like tech and my phone
but it is solved the problem was with the version of xUltimate
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which version did u used????

[Q] Who can help me ?

Who can help me to Decompile SystemUI.apk?
I've tried all the methods on YouTube but with no luck, I just can't decompile anything
Can someone help me with that? I'm using Apktools but with no luck.

Bucika said:
Who can help me to Decompile SystemUI.apk?
I've tried all the methods on YouTube but with no luck, I just can't decompile anything
Can someone help me with that? I'm using Apktools but with no luck.
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Try to put Apk Manager on root hard drive "C:\" "D:\"
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Bucika said:
Who can help me to Decompile SystemUI.apk?
I've tried all the methods on YouTube but with no luck, I just can't decompile anything
Can someone help me with that? I'm using Apktools but with no luck.
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and btw you should check this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848458

this one is nice, if you want theming
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633333

Thank you both, APK MANAGER just quits on me... Considering Apktools I'm still trying to make it work..

Bucika said:
Thank you both, APK MANAGER just quits on me... Considering Apktools I'm still trying to make it work..
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I am very new at this, I did not have any plans for this weekend, and then started playing with this apps... If you dont know, here you have latest version of apktools, some instructions, faq...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310151
and dont forget:
Requirements:
Java 1.6
Android SDK
I was banging my head all night, then I saw requirements LOL :laugh:
Good luck, and a lot of patience :good:

Hehe, thank you! I don't have android SDK installed, will download now, and give it a try.

if you just want to decompile then use 7zip and extract the apk
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Bucika said:
Thank you both, APK MANAGER just quits on me... Considering Apktools I'm still trying to make it work..
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this could be because the java is not installed and or the path is not set in windows environment variables. http://java.com/en/download/help/path.xml
You can use APK multitools from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038675..
it works great and decompiles and compiles with no errors
if what you aim is to edit some PNGs use the method as abhinav quietly brilliant.. but if you aim on changing xml (in /vaules) then you need to decompile.

[Req] How to change app name?

I recently downloaded asphalt overdrive and found the name too long and odd looking in my app drawer. I wish it would be better if it was down to oneword such as "Asphalt" or "Overdrive" only. Can someone tell me how to change the app name itself. It will be much helpful if someone modifies it for me

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I recently downloaded asphalt overdrive and found the name too long and odd looking in my app drawer. I wish it would be better if it was down to oneword such as "Asphalt" or "Overdrive" only. Can someone tell me how to change the app name itself. It will be much helpful if someone modifies it for me
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I can try, send me a picture and the name that appears the apk by PM! :laugh:

link and pic
The link to the app 's apk. www.mediafire.com/?1928mxjfvjcs6ph Please make the app's name as Overdrive instead of Asphalt overdrive

saif1012 said:
The link to the app 's apk. www.mediafire.com/?1928mxjfvjcs6ph Please make the app's name as Overdrive instead of Asphalt overdrive
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I do not quite understand what you mean, I asked one fotot to better understand me ... even more so I tried to download the file from the link below and it will have two apks that modifquei differently, see one after the other. I hope the right.
Link > https://www.sendspace.com/file/b6h1e9

In Nova launcher you just need to hold on an icon, slide it to Edit and just delete or rewrite name. that simple.

thanks a ton!
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I do not quite understand what you mean, I asked one fotot to better understand me ... even more so I tried to download the file from the link below and it will have two apks that modifquei differently, see one after the other. I hope the right.
Link > https://www.sendspace.com/file/b6h1e9
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Just what I wanted! can u tell me how u did it?
Thanks so much!

saif1012 said:
Just what I wanted! can u tell me how u did it?
Thanks so much!
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if u know to decompile or recompile apk files ....
u need to decompile the files
once done navigate to res/values/strings.xml and find this line
Code:
<string name="app_name">[COLOR="Red"]just type what ever name u want here[/COLOR]</string>
save it and recompile

sandy7 said:
if u know to decompile or recompile apk files ....
u need to decompile the files
once done navigate to res/values/strings.xml and find this line
Code:
<string name="app_name">[COLOR="Red"]just type what ever name u want here[/COLOR]</string>
save it and recompile
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Great @sandy7 right and finally sign the apk

Please post questions in the Q&A section
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Please Help Me Change The Product I.D.

Hey! All cool dev over there i have been able to create a working xap to deploy for WHATSAPP
but i am working on to install multiple WhatsApp on one device.
so my request to the great developers to kindly help me out in changing the product id of the attached AppxManifest and WMAppManifest file. I have enclosed the same in the zip.
i will me thankfull to u
and ya off course its a part of development and hacking i suppose.

Dont know nothing about this. Sorry pal.

It's ok. I am still waiting for it! May be someone can help ?

edit it with notepad or something idk
(not so sure if it will work)

Super_Vegito said:
edit it with notepad or something idk
(not so sure if it will work)
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Editing with Notepad or any other text editor won't work for its original file is regenerated in the rebuild process and btw I have already tried all sort of text editors

Danish18 said:
Editing with Notepad or any other text editor won't work for its original file is regenerated in the rebuild process and btw I have already tried all sort of text editors
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Try this file and say .

irshad2809 said:
Try this file and say .
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Irshad bhai I can't get the file that u uploaded. You can change the product I.D. on vissual studio and I promise to provide 2 WhatsApp xaps for sideloading