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[Q] modding APKs and ODEX files

Hi, just have a question regarding modding apks inside /app in odexed roms.
Have read a few threads regarding deodexing and decompiling apks, and just wish to clarify one thing:
For apks which have a corresponding odex file, is it possible to modify them without deodexing the whole rom? Intend to edit some xml files in the Contacts.apk file but wasn't sure of the exact procedure.
Here's what I tried:
1. Used xultimate to deodex
2. Used apktool to decompile apk
3. Edited xml
4. Used apktool to compile
5. Added META-INF and AndroidManifest.xml from original apk using 7zip
6. Deleted Contacts.apk and Contacts.odex
7. Copied Contacts.apk over
Thanks in advance!

ock said:
Hi, just have a question regarding modding apks inside /app in odexed roms.
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For apks which have a corresponding odex file, is it possible to modify them without deodexing the whole rom? Intend to edit some xml files in the Contacts.apk file but wasn't sure of the exact procedure.
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I am also interested in the answer ...
I would like to theme some widgets and theme the statusbar on a stock ROM. I am not sure is it possible ? And what is the procedure with the odexed files ?

[Q] Theming an Odexed ROM Possibilities

Before I get started, I understand the difference between an odexed rom and de-odexed rom. I understand what that means for themes.
But my question is, is there way to rebuild the odex file for an apk?
The story is, I'm on a Stock 2.1 Rom on my Samsung Captivate. I've changed fonts around already. But I want to add some framework animations, similar to the ones found in a few custom ROMs. I understand that with APK manager I can decompile an apk so that changes can be made. I also understand that because my ROM is odexed that I can't just put the apk back on the phone and everything will be fine.
Isn't there a way to take a de-odexed apk and make an odex file for it so that it can work again?

i really wish someone had answered this.. because i'm in the same boat. I'm using Gingeritis... an odexed rom for my tbolt. LOVE it. but i want to theme it. and its odexed and idk wtf to do

traumahawk said:
i really wish someone had answered this.. because i'm in the same boat. I'm using Gingeritis... an odexed rom for my tbolt. LOVE it. but i want to theme it. and its odexed and idk wtf to do
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In a odexed ROM (not sure if using properly the word, I mean a ROM with apk and odex files) You can change the apk and odex files of the file (delete both) and put in a deodexed apk (framework-res.apk for example) of a deodexed ROM (not just deleting the odex. You need to fins a deodexed ROM, then pick the .apk
It will probably work (most devs do that and I have done that too with framework-res.apk and other system apk. Just change apk and odex for a "full" apk of another deodexed ROM

[Q] Add more languagens to android system

I'm from brazil and my model is verizon xt862(unlocked).
I had a problem with de low signal and I solved thanks to this forum.
I would to like to know if it's possible to add more languages to the Android system. It only supports english and spanish.

TTry morelocale 2. It wont change everything but at least your apps will be in your language if supported

is there any way to overwrite the system to a system with more language options?

hello, its only one way to do this right
decompile by using a apktool framework-res.apk and settings.apk
for settings.apk
\Settings\res\values\strings.xml and translate this file manually
and for framework-res.apk
\framework-res\res\values\strings.xml and translate this file manually
and after that compile both apk and put it to your mobile

[Q] Modding SystemUI.apk from a odexed rom

Hello, I want to edit the SystemUI.apk from GamersROM v6.3 (Odexed rom) and so far I managed to decompile the apk with apktool, edit it and rebuild it
I haven't touched the odex file
If I just replace the apk I lose my topbar entirely.
What can I do now, can anyone help me?
Nevermind, Fond a way to do it

[REQUEST]stock camera app of lollipop

I mistakenly deleted the camera folder inside
/system/app
so please can someone extract it and post it here
Post the whole folder including the odex file
I m on LXE22.46-19
Android 5.0 xt1092 stock rooted odexed
Please help