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[UTILITY][TOOL] 9patchPngSuite [Windows&Linux]

Well, i actually cook the ROM MIUI for the SGS I9000 at miui.es and i was having a little fight with themes a few months ago. I allways stop at the same point, its so esay to compile previously decompiled .9.png, but what happens with compiled ones?
So here it's my solution, based on the grat idea of @tommytomatoe and his tool forMac OS X. It's called 9patchPngSuite and it let's you decompile, compile and launch draw9patch without the need of install android SDK.
How it works?
Easy, for every one in miui.es teamwork its not new its similar to other scripts i made, for the rest:
Windows
unzip 9patchPngSuite.zip in your prefered folder and double click on menu.bat
Linux
Unizip 9patchPngSuite.tar.gz in your prefered folder
give execution permissions (usually chmod 777)
type ./menu
Will show us 4 options
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9patchPngSuite
v1 Windows edition
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by kakomalo...
thx @Xxfoc miui.es
and @tommytomatoe xda.com
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1.Decompile *.9.png in Compiled folder (will clean decompiled folder)
2.Launch draw9patch (drag and drop files)
3.Compile RAW *.9.pnd in Decompiled folder (new created in output folder)
4.Info on draw9patch
x.Exit
Select option:
It's no so hard to understand but...
1.Decompile *.9.png in Compiled folder (will clean decompiled folder)
Decompile all .9.png in compiled folder, don't care if it's other kind of png or file, only works with .9.png.​
2.Launch draw9patch (drag and drop files)
Launch draw9patch, drag & drop files on it to edit. It's no needed to be installed android SDK tools, it's on tools folder​
3.Compile RAW *.9.pnd in Decompiled folder (new created in output folder)
Compile all .9.png in decompiled folder, don't care if it's other kind of png or file, only works with .9.png, and let the new compiled ones in output folder.​4.Info on draw9patch
Open thefault browser and goes to http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/wiki/9PatchImages​
You have seen it's no difficult to use, i hope you like it.
Special thanks to @Xxfoc from miui.es for give me the idea, @tommytomatoe for his Mac OS X tool and brut.all for the work.
Download - Windows
Download - Linux
Spanish thread on miui.es or htcmania.com

Thanks for this! Can't wait to try it out when I'm back at my laptop
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Thank brutha

Excellent! Thanks.

Thanks i get a error on compile system cannot find file or folder.

ngagephone said:
Thanks i get a error on compile system cannot find file or folder.
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Im not sure what do you try but, if its an error compiling .9.png make sure you have the descompiled & patched files in "decompiled" folder, before use option 3 in the menu.

Big thanks !
Very fast to edit .9.png now

This is a huge help, thank you.

The download links are down.
From where I could download?
Un saludo

Interested in working links aswell, as that tool sounds like the solution to my current problems

Link not work. ;(
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium

Found a working link here if the author doesn't mind.

EddieFAF said:
Found a working link here if the author doesn't mind.
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Thanks!!!
Enviado desde mi GT-I9100

Just like to say a big thanks for the 9patchPngSuite - it's saving me loads of time.
I had no problem recompiling edited .9.pngs using xUltimate-d9pc but it was a pain to have to decompile an apk just to edit a couple of .9.pngs

Working link please
Someone, please give working link to download this tool. Thanks!

[Q]Taking Camera With Power Button

good evening everybody god bless you all...
okay straight to topic,anyone knows how to hack/tutorial taking picture with power button on stock camera?? like emanoN ROM did thanks
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solved,thanks to adib_17

Junnie said:
good evening everybody god bless you all...
okay straight to topic,anyone knows how to hack/tutorial taking picture with power button on stock camera?? like emanoN ROM did thanks
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open emanon rom's zip file from there copy camera app and paste it in your current rom

dhlalit11 said:
open emanon rom's zip file from there copy camera app and paste it in your current rom
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the ROM is odexed,can it ?

Junnie said:
the ROM is odexed,can it ?
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if your rom is deodex:
first deodex emanoN5 then open camera.apk and drag classes.dex to your desktop.
put this classes to your camera app. use 7-zip for put classes.dex file
i test on godell rom and work perfect without bug or force close

helped! ty

adib_17 said:
if your rom is deodex:
first deodex emanoN5 then open camera.apk and drag classes.dex to your desktop.
put this classes to your camera app. use 7-zip for put classes.dex file
i test on godell rom and work perfect without bug or force close
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where I can find the classes.dex?? or can you give me the camera.apk deodexed?? I need it bro

pull camera.apk with from emanon zip file
rename camera.apk to Cramer.zip file open it from there take out classes.dex file and copy it to your desktop copy your current camera app to desktop rename it to camera.zip and open it from there delete classes.dex and copy the previous one to new camera app
rename the modified camera.zip to camera.apk and resign it with zipsigner 2

dhlalit11 said:
pull camera.apk with from emanon zip file
rename camera.apk to Cramer.zip file open it from there take out classes.dex file and copy it to your desktop copy your current camera app to desktop rename it to camera.zip and open it from there delete classes.dex and copy the previous one to new camera app
rename the modified camera.zip to camera.apk and resign it with zipsigner 2
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no man emanoN rom is odex ... and don't sign system app.
here classes.dex
extract rar file the dex file in that. put in your camera app with 7-zip (better use this progeram, it's free software)
Do't forgot backup your rom!!!

adib_17 said:
no man emanoN rom is odex ... and don't sign system app.
here classes.dex
extract rar file the dex file in that. put in your camera app with 7-zip (better use this progeram, it's free software)
Do't forgot backup your rom!!!
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wow,thanks mate +1 for you then where i put the classes.dex ?? thanks

adib_17 said:
no man emanoN rom is odex ... and don't sign system app.
here classes.dex
extract rar file the dex file in that. put in your camera app with 7-zip (better use this progeram, it's free software)
Do't forgot backup your rom!!!
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oh just for knowledge can you tell me what is the difference between classes.dex of an odex and deodex app
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dhlalit11 said:
oh just for knowledge can you tell me what is the difference between classes.dex of an odex and deodex app
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as soon as you open the camera app you will see classes.dex file just replace with the one you have downloaded

dhlalit11 said:
oh just for knowledge can you tell me what is the difference between classes.dex of an odex and deodex app
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as soon as you open the camera app you will see classes.dex file just replace with the one you have downloaded
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ok thanks,i find it !! haha will report later

dhlalit11 said:
oh just for knowledge can you tell me what is the difference between classes.dex of an odex and deodex app
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when a rom is odex classes.dex convert to odex file behind that app like:
Mms.apk
Mms.odex
if you open Mms.apk you can't find any classes.dex
for de-odex rom all java code in apk. better thameing but slow boot and slow app start on coold start, more RAM use and more cpu and internal memory use.
if you open apk fine classes.dex in it.
but you can make dex file from odex file. with backsmali.jar and smali.jar.

adib_17 said:
when a rom is odex classes.dex convert to odex file behind that app like:
Mms.apk
Mms.odex
if you open Mms.apk you can't find any classes.dex
for de-odex rom all java code in apk. better thameing but slow boot and slow app start on coold start, more RAM use and more cpu and internal memory use.
if you open apk fine classes.dex in it.
but you can make dex file from odex file. with backsmali.jar and smali.jar.
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thanks for the info

[TOOL] Grand Tool - I9082/L

Mod Delete

chotu222 said:
Here i created a tool specially for grand devs ...Optimised all features that you want
Info about tool :
Database folder
-- This folder is the project home.
*Decompiled app will be present in the name of the respective app you decompiled.
*The decompiled .dex file will turn up in dex folder inside this folder.
*The compiled app will turn up in OUT folder inside this folder.
*The compiled classout folder will turn up in database/dex directory.
Dex folder
*Place your classes.dex file here to decompile
Log folder
*Logcat will turn up in this folder.
Grand folder
*Place your apk here for decompiling
Signer folder
*Place your apk or zip here for signing.
fzb aka flashable zip builder folder
*Place just the system folder with your themes/mods in it.It will generate META-INF and make a flashable zip.
*Output folder is database/Flashable folder
Rom folder
*Place contents of your ROM. ie. META-INF,system etc etc
It will create a signed flashable rom.zip with your desired name in that folder itself.
Chotu folder
*Core folder which helps this tool to work properly.I am 100% sure you need not have to worry about it
Downloads ----Soon
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thankyou .... thankszzzz love you chotu (as a dev )
Sent from my GT-I9082 using xda premium

hmm when i saw post by chotu i was happy i thot it was miui
hmm will we see grand miui

download link not working

adheeshkurekar said:
download link not working
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It works
Sent from my GT-I9082 using Tapatalk 2

akiratoriyama said:
It works
Sent from my GT-I9082 using Tapatalk 2
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yaa working sorry

Added option to enable and disable dual-sim via GrandTool
NOTE: Only on dual sim supported ROMs
* Ensure that adb is enabled on your device
* Connect device to PC
* Run grandtool.bat
* Select your option
e for enable
d for disable
* Done
* Device will reboot on its own ...Don't panic the tool is just doing its job
Go here and choose download as zip

@chotu222,
Really superb work man ! Hat's of you.

Great tool bro....really simplified enabling/disabling dual sim on grand ROM's...thanks....[emoji1]
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another master piece.. great for users...

Absolutely super tool

[[Guide]] Apktool Mobile (Setup/Decompile-Recompile/Theme/Sign)

Yo guys! Here I come up with a brief tutorial for using Apktool Mobile! Let's begin!
Requirements:
1.A rooted device
2.Apktool 4.4 : https://storage.googleapis.com/goog.../code.google.com/apktool/apktool4.4_armhf.zip
3.A deodexed app of your phone.
How to deodex? Watch my video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0sfERSqLgA
4.Root explorer and Busybox
5.Brain.apk
6.Patience.jar
How to setup apktool?
1.) Unzip apktool4.4_armhf.zip using root explorer.
2.) Navigate to sdcard0/speedsoftware/extracted/apktool4.4_armhf/apktool folder and install apktool 4.4
3.) Open apktool app,grant root access. Now goto settings and select apktool version 1.5.2. Come back.
4.) Navigate to storage/sdcard0/speedsoftware/apktool4.4armhf folder.
5.) Long press on apktool folder and select Set as apktool data folder.
6.) Navigate to system/framework
7.) Click on framework-res.apk and select import as framework.
8.) In the same folder find twframework-res.apk(for samsung devices) or mediatek-res.apk, click on it->import as framework
9.) Now navigate to system/app, find systemui.apk->click on it and select
10.) Import as framework.
11.) Done.
How to theme SystemUI?
1.) Using root explorer, create a folder named 'A' in apktool folder.
2.) Copy SystemUI.apk to that folder.
3.) Open apktool app, navigate to that A folder, click on SystemUI.apk and select decompile all. Wait till it gets decompiled.
4.) After it gets decompiled, you will get a folder named SystemUI_src
5.) Now minimize apktool, go to root explorer, navigate to SystemUI_src folder, and do any type of modifications you want.
For example, colour the battery icons using Picsay Pro and save with the original name.
6.) After you are done, open apktool app, click on SystemUI_src folder, recompile. Wait till it gets recompiled. Now you will get an app named SystemUI_src.apk. That's your modded apk.
How to Sign SystemUI/Any System app?
1.) Using root explorer, goto A folder, and extract SystemUI.apk and SystemUI_src.apk one by one.
2.) Now navigate to sdcard0/speedsoftware/extracted/SystemUI folder.
3.) Copy Androimanifest.xml and Meta-inf folder from there. Press back and open SystemUI_src folder. Paste those two files there. Click replace when you see the popup.
4.) Come back. Long press on SystemUI_src folder and select zip this folder. Then select goto zip once its finished. Rename the SystemUI_src.zip to SystemUI.apk.
5.) Done. Now you can your push own modified UI to system/app!
Good luck!
Regards,
Aniruddha B.Pathak.
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU!! :laugh:
Thanks to @Ibuprophen for providing me the updated link to apktool.

Nice guide
KeeP it up ..
Thanks for the guide ...... I have apk tool 4.6 can i use it in same way???

arun.negi004 said:
KeeP it up ..
Thanks for the guide ...... I have apk tool 4.6 can i use it in same way???
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Thanks for the compliment
Of course you can but I personally recommend 4.4 as it has more options is quite faster
Still go ahead with 4.6 :angel:

Ok thanks BRO
Aniruddha_Pathak said:
Thanks for the compliment
Of course you can but I personally recommend 4.4 as it has more options is quite faster
Still go ahead with 4.6 :angel:
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Ok i also have 4.4 version :3
But why this step secting apk tool version 1.5.2

Ahh...thats for smali
Apktool when set to 2.0 gives errors sometimes while recompiling if you edit smali files hence, set it to 1.5.2 so that you won't face any problem

Thanks...
Aniruddha_Pathak said:
Apktool when set to 2.0 gives errors sometimes while recompiling if you edit smali files hence, set it to 1.5.2 so that you won't face any problem
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Ok thanks BRO for help..

I m getting this error while recompiling system ui..
[Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:164)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:183)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:176)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:228)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:79)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:103)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:160)
... 4 more
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Does it needs system deodexed?

Follow the guide again
Setup apktool again, then follow the guide carefully

Hi! I'm on a rooted kk tablet running ApkTool mobile v5.
Is this version stable and bugfree? or should I install an older one (e.g. v4.4)
An other question,what should I do to have a signed and/or working app after:
Decompiling>>Adding files>> ??
Because when I add files to the apk and try to compile, errors, errors,...errors!!

Older version would work faster
Wolf Tatoo said:
Hi! I'm on a rooted kk tablet running ApkTool mobile v5.
Is this version stable and bugfree? or should I install an older one (e.g. v4.4)
An other question,what should I do to have a signed and/or working app after:
Decompiling>>Adding files>> ??
Because when I add files to the apk and try to compile, errors, errors,...errors!!
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1. I would recommend older version of apktool as it would work faster on your tab.
2. Install busybox if its not already installed.
3. If you are replacing a png, then keep in mind that you must replace those pngs with "SAME NAME" as they were before in the SystemUI.
4. Donot touch .9.pngs if you don't know how to play with them.

Aniruddha_Pathak said:
1. I would recommend older version of apktool as it would work faster on your tab.
2. Install busybox if its not already installed.
3. If you are replacing a png, then keep in mind that you must replace those pngs with "SAME NAME" as they were before in the SystemUI.
4. Donot touch .9.pngs if you don't know how to play with them.
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Thanks for replying.
I already know how to replace pngs inside an apk,and I know that .9.PNG are not. png. But what I can't do is to successfully compile and sign the app after adding-not just replacing-new files to the existing ones inside_let's say package/res/drawable_apk.

Umm...if you want to ADD pngs, then you need to make some changes in xmls, otherwise it won't recompile

Aniruddha_Pathak said:
Umm...if you want to ADD pngs, then you need to make some changes in xmls, otherwise it won't recompile
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Yes I know, but which ones should I modify?

How about editing xml's using phone, what tool to use?

ApkTool v4.8 Mod (Professional)
by Stewe, full creds to him
Mod Info:
♣ Added ApkTool v2.0.0 RC4.
♣ Added Smali/Baksmali v2.0.5.
♣ Added New Icons.
♣ Apk + Data.
http://www34.zippyshare.com/v/mVx5n21p/file.html

Wolf Tatoo said:
Yes I know, but which ones should I modify?
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Search around XDA for the guides, you may find one

Notepad++
datsoy said:
How about editing xml's using phone, what tool to use?
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I use Notepad++, which is a great tool
Link: https://code.google.com/p/openintents/downloads/detail?name=Notepad-1.4.0.7.apk

Thanks for sharing
berryman13 said:
ApkTool v4.8 Mod (Professional)
by Stewe, full creds to him
Mod Info:
Added ApkTool v2.0.0 RC4.
Added Smali/Baksmali v2.0.5.
Added New Icons.
Apk + Data.
http://www34.zippyshare.com/v/mVx5n21p/file.html
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Thanks for sharing it sir but I personally has used all versions of apktool, from 4.1 to 5.0 and I find 4.4 more useful
Still, thanks for sharing the link, again

Are there any tutorials on how to change the status bar icons (sounds, vibrate, wifi,signal)?
Thanks in advance!

Should I make one?
kushpancake said:
Are there any tutorials on how to change the status bar icons (sounds, vibrate, wifi,signal)?
Thanks in advance!
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Should I make a guide on it? Or should I tell you here?

[HOW TO] Enable S6 launcher hidden settings

There is a way how to enable hidden S6 launcher settings.
You need to know how to use compile/decompile programing.
1-decompile TouchWizHome_ZERO
2-go to decompiled folder TouchWizHome_ZERO_src/res/xml/
3-open home_settings_chooser.xml in text editor
4-go to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="false
5-change to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="true (like in picture below.
6-save it go back and compile the APK again.
7-replace the modified TouchWizHome_ZERO.apk to the system folder and reboot the phone

It will be like this

Thanks! What settings can be done in Touchwiz? Anyone has already a modded apk?
Thanks!

gpvecchi said:
Thanks! What settings can be done in Touchwiz? Anyone has already a modded apk?
Thanks!
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There you enabeling hidden settings.like to change the animations,speed and other tweaks to the launcher

Can anyone post the modded apk please?

I just found the TouchWizHome_ZERO_MR1.apk and it won't decompile for some reason :/
For those reasons:
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Could not decode arsc file
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:54)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResPackagesFromApk(AndrolibResources.java:604)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.loadMainPkg(AndrolibResources.java:74)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResTable(AndrolibResources.java:66)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.getResTable(Androlib.java:49)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:93)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:169)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:85)
Caused by: java.io.IOException: Expected: 0x001c0001, got: 0x00000000
at brut.util.ExtDataInput.skipCheckInt(ExtDataInput.java:48)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.StringBlock.read(StringBlock.java:43)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:95)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:81)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:49)
... 7 more

stark1995 said:
Can anyone post the modded apk please?
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This!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

I hope this will allow center app button...

gpvecchi said:
I hope this will allow center app button...
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Nope.

stark1995 said:
Can anyone post the modded apk please?
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+1 please

There is a video demo of S6 launcher enabled hidden settings https://youtu.be/3G9vGWX5-dc
Created by #nguyenxuanhoa http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/vnrom-s6-g920fxxu1aocv-v1-0-aroma-t3088154 @all credit is going to him

I tried to do exactly what you said on TouchWizHome_ZERO_MR1 but it doesn't show up. Do I need to edit something else?

I wonder can I pull it from the rom and place it on my phone. Going to try ?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Don't work on Albe95 S6 Port 3.0

OMassalia said:
Don't work on Albe95 S6 Port 3.0
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It did work. Used zip from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/s6-luncher-note-4-excellent-t3150054
First delete Touchwiz_Home_MR1 at system/privapp then flash the zip through recovery
and reboot. What's not working for me is blur/parallax/weather effect. I got fc's when i try
to enable these features.

jimdgreat3 said:
It did work. Used zip from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/s6-luncher-note-4-excellent-t3150054
First delete Touchwiz_Home_MR1 at system/privapp then flash the zip through recovery
and reboot. What's not working for me is blur/parallax/weather effect. I got fc's when i try
to enable these features.
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I will test your file
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1-decompile TouchWizHome_ZERO
2-go to decompiled folder TouchWizHome_ZERO_src/res/xml/
3-open home_settings_chooser.xml in text editor
4-go to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="false
5-change to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="true (like in picture below.
6-save it go back and compile the APK again.
7-replace the modified TouchWizHome_ZERO.apk to the system folder and reboot the phone
I do that and don't work. What do you in your version to work ? Sorry for my poor english

OMassalia said:
Don't work on Albe95 S6 Port 3.0
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You must download the zip file for Touchwiz home apk on the link i gave you.
then delete the Touchwiz_Home_MR1 folder in system/privapp
after that reboot in recovery ang flash the Touchwiz_Home.apk
which you just download. reboot after flashing.
I'm on albe95 S6 Port V3.0 and can confirm it's working.
No need to decompile/compile apk.

jimdgreat3 said:
It did work. Used zip from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/s6-luncher-note-4-excellent-t3150054
First delete Touchwiz_Home_MR1 at system/privapp then flash the zip through recovery
and reboot. What's not working for me is blur/parallax/weather effect. I got fc's when i try
to enable these features.
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Work on 5.0.2?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

OMassalia said:
I will test your file
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1-decompile TouchWizHome_ZERO
2-go to decompiled folder TouchWizHome_ZERO_src/res/xml/
3-open home_settings_chooser.xml in text editor
4-go to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="false
5-change to /home_settings_title" android:selectable="true (like in picture below.
6-save it go back and compile the APK again.
7-replace the modified TouchWizHome_ZERO.apk to the system folder and reboot the phone
I do that and don't work. What do you in your version to work ? Sorry for my poor english
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I done it before but i formated my pc and i dont have the tools to compile and decompile the app.can you give me the tools and ill try to edit it again and post a zip file?

mariolcela said:
I done it before but i formated my pc and i dont have the tools to compile and decompile the app.can you give me the tools and ill try to edit it again and post a zip file?
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You want apk tool and signapk ?