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Paid Apps Themer 1.0 (Customize w/o being Penalized) [Script] [Windows]

FACT : You cannot share a paid app that you modified (themed)
ALTERNATIVE: This script.
This is for themer's who would like to share a paid app that they themed but can't due to the rules.
Instructions for the themer :
1. Download zip
2. Extract zip
3. Run script (RunMe.bat)
4. Enter information
5. It'll produce a .zip
6. This zip has all the necessities for a user to get ur theme onto their paid app (Just upload that zip for users)
Instructions for the user :
1. Download zip
2. Extract zip
3. Make sure phone is connected to pc
4. Make sure u have adb/java
5. Make sure the app is installed on ur phone
6. Run the script
7. Done
The script that this script produces does the following :
1. Pulls apk from phone <- This is the key, if apk is not on ur phone, u can't do anything
2. Extracts apk
3. Replaces ur images/mods in folders u mentioned
4. Zips the apk
5. Signs the apk
6. Uninstalls that app from your phone
7. Installs themed apk
8. Done
Side-effects :
- Non froyo devices will be able to see that there is an update if they install the modified apk, however on froyo devices it wont
- U will not be able to update that app from the market, u'll have to uninstall that app, reinstall updated version from market and then apply the patch again.

Wow, got to try that out!-thanx a lot!!!

rori~ said:
Wow, got to try that out!-thanx a lot!!!
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Cool, let me know how it works out.

im the one who pm you earlier
so i been playing with this script but it always ends up with a .zip that has an empty placeapkherefolde (going of memory) im sure im not putting right info in,i will play with it a little more
first thing i notice is when i extract the file from op,i dont have that extra folder as in the video

sneaky_zekey said:
so i been playing with this script but it always ends up with a .zip that has an empty placeapkherefolde (going of memory) im sure im not putting right info in,i will play with it a little more
first thing i notice is when i extract the file from op,i dont have that extra folder as in the video
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Hmm the "placehere" folder is missing from my zip for some-reason. Regardless these are the steps u shud take :
1. Extract zip
2. U shud have (7za.exe,RunMe.bat,signapk.jar,testkey.pk8,testkey.x509.pem)
3. make a folder called "placehere"
4. Create folders inside as per need (refer to video for that)
5. Run the script
6. U'll end up with a zip where u just need to extract the zip and run the script inside.
I just tested it and i don't have an empty zip, try again and let me know.

I just told someone today this wasnt possible... thank you sir...

Daneshm, does it replace edited xml.files too?

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Daneshm, does it replace edited xml.files too?
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Yea i think so. Basically anything u include it'll copy to the directory u specify and replace those pre-existing files.

Thanx, so will try...
Sent from my Nexus One

I'm not getting the folder either....anyway to fix this?

wish this was available for mac

[GUIDE][TUTORIAL] Create small flashable zips to restore before applying MODs/Fonts

I originally posted this on the G2 forum, now I am on OnePlus and I realized of course this is the same procedure with a few small differences in file locations, etc, so posting here too.
GUIDE: CREATING SMALL FLASHABLE ZIPs TO RESTORE FILES OR SETTINGS WITHOUT HAVING TO DO FULL NANDROID RESTORE
This will enable you to apply MODs without having to do a FULL NANDROID restore to recover if the MOD fails or if you don't like it
This brief guide will teach you how to create a flashable ZIP file that you can use to restore your phone to pre-MOD settings if you want to revert back or if the MOD simply does not work
WITHOUT having to do a full restore of your phone.​
It is a very good idea to create these backup flashable ZIPs and keep them safe to recover from mishaps or when creating/testing MODs/themes.​
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As usual: Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any loss of data or functionality on your phone. To be 100% sure, always make a NANDROID backup if you are not 100% certain you can recover.
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There are many reasons you might want to do this, for example when testing a MOD for another ROM that is similar to yours but not exactly the same, or when upgrading your ROM to a new version and wanting to re-apply old MODs to test if they work.
There are many ways to get into boot loops or fail to boot, the biggest culprit being fonts installations, but include also bootanimations and others.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Part 1: general
1. Install ZIPme app from playstore
2. Find out which files are being modified by the MOD you are trying to apply, this is usually framework-res.apk, SystemUI.apk, but be aware that some MODs affect a lot of files. See part 2 for more details on how to do this.
3. If you are applying a font, don't worry, the FONTs section (see part 2) should cover all Fonts.
4. If you are applying a bootanimation, don't worry, the bootanimation section (see part 4) should cover all Bootanimations.
5. For every flashable ZIP you create you can test it straight away by booting into recovery and applying the zip file. There is no reason why it should not work.
Part 2: FONTS
1. In ZIPme select the following:
- ADD FOLDER: /system/fonts
- ADD FILE: /system/etc/system_fonts.xml
2. Create the flashable zip in an /sdcard location you can access from recovery
Part 3: MODs that affect framework-res.apk, LGSystemUI.apk or any other app
1. Find out which apks are being modified:
- You should of course read the OP (instructions for the MOD)
- The easiest way to find out modified apks is to download the MOD and open it: the zip file will contain either the apk files themselves or have directories with the names of the apks being modified.
- You can always ask the developer to make sure
2. Once you have a full list of files being affected you can create the flashable zip:
- in ZIPme, simply select "ADD -> File" for every file being affected
- If you have an ODEX ROM (.odex files are present) make sure you pick those too!
- save the flashable zip in an /sdcard location you can access from recovery
Part 4: Bootanimations
1. In ZIPme select the following:
- ADD FILE: /system/bin/bootnimation
- ADD FILE: /system/media/bootanimation.zip
2. Create the flashable zip in an /sdcard location you can access from recovery
Part 5: Other flashable files you should always keep handy
1. Always keep with you the following files for good measure: they don't take much space but can help recover from problems without having to fully restore from NANDROID backup
- original kernel from your ROM
- flashable bootloader (if you do not know what I am talking about then DON'T do it)
- flashable baseband (if you do not know what I am talking about then DON'T do it)
- flashable recovery image (TWRP, etc)
- "Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip": this is created by Xposed when you install it. It is located in the root folder of your sdcard. Copy it and put it somewhere safe.
- SuperSU: keep a flashable latest SuperSU with you to recover root
Any comments, suggestions, feedback are welcome

Setting a custom Bootanimation

Hey folks,
just a quick one for those who are interested. You can set a custom Bootup Animation. Most/All Animations you find online will work. Mind though, with the Mate 7 you won't be able to use provided flushable Zip files. So here's a short how-to
1. Download the Animation you want
1.1 Determine if the zip is a flashable file or the Animation itself (both are zip files)
If you don't now, unpack the file. If its folders named "Part1, Part2,..." You have the Animation. If you see a "System" folder, it's flashable.
1.2 in case of flushable: Browse to "\System\Media" and save the zip file on your PC
2. Push the Zip File to your Phone (Anywhere you are able to find it again )
3. Use a Root Explorer on your Phone (i like ES Explorer) and mount your "root" as RW (google the exact steps for your chosen Explorer)
4. Copy the "boot animation.zip" to "\cust\preinstalled\pubilc\media"
5. Reboot and Enjoy
Just for you, i'll add the Stock Android L Bootanimation:
Android L Bootanimation - OneDrive
If you have any Questions, or something doesn't work, let me know.

[Mod] [BootAnim] [JB/KK] [Z/ZL/ZU] Xperia light beam

Hello all,
Here are two custom boot anim I made, using Xperia light beams that I found on XDA.
I didn't included sound with them, because I didn't want it.
Download :
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8x1f63ie2hsg8yo/bootanimation_Xperia_zoom_light_beam.zip
For this second one I used sony logo from another bootanim, from Steph310.
Download :
http://www.mediafire.com/download/hvn133h8314qw13/Bootanimation_Xperia_light_beam.zip
Install :
- made for Xperia Z/ZL/ZU (xxhdpi screens = 1080x1920)
- compatible with stock Jelly Bean and KitKat, rooted. Not tested on Lollipop, but probably easy to adapt.
- always make a Nandroid backup before flashing anything !
Copy zip file on SD card
Reboot in recovery mode, then select install from zip and flash the file.
Reboot and enjoy !
Uninstall :
With a file explorer and root access, simply delete "bootanimation.zip" located in system partition /data/local.
Reboot and you will be back on the stock boot animation.
If you like, feel free to drop a comment or a thank-you.

themes not working after rollback to MM

Hello,
I just rolled back from nougat to Marshmellow (B181).. But I noticed that some of the default apps of Huawei is missing and themes are not working.
I also tried wipe/ factory reset and install another custom rom (B152 which is oldest I can download) but it didn't work, either.
I have no idea about rooting etc. so whats the easiest solution for p9+ ?

1. Download hw_init.zip > https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759882525
2. Unzip hw_init.zip
3. Copy folder hw_init to /data
4. Reboot
5. Apply themes
6. Enjoy

thank you for your answer. Before doing what you said, I was updating via emui from b152 to b180.
And it's corrected everything automaticly....
Thank you for your answer.

AhmadMerie said:
1. Download hw_init.zip > https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759882525
2. Unzip hw_init.zip
3. Copy folder hw_init to /data
4. Reboot
5. Apply themes
6. Enjoy
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I too had this problem after rollback from VIE-L29 N (C605B354) to M (C636B202) . I was rooted and used root explorer to copy the files. The instructions I followed were similar to the above, but in addition, I had to set the permissions on the contents of /data/hw_init/system/themes to rw-r--r-- and place the theme I wanted to apply in that location. I am not able to successfully add any themes from the usual /HWThemes location, but If I copy the *.hwt file to /data/hw_init/system/themes it works.
-Paul

this is my solution ( made by me ) after trying many solutions over this forum @ other forums
just
1- delete any folder for themes u made (as hw_init or themes in root folder or at any site )
2- make folder & name it ( HWTHemes ) in internal memory
3- download this folder & put it inside (HWTHemes )
4- go to themes app and chose ** Aqua theme ** & apply it
5- no need to change any permissions
this was try on huawei y 7 2017