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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] 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

[Q] How to modify apps?

Hello, I know how to decompile & compile apk but I Dnt knw how to modify apps after decompiling app. Which file shall I use to modify my need. I'm new to this whole process nd I want to modify an app. Please suggest me any link or post that has a details of how to modify app.

[Q] Modify USMHome.apk (ultrastamina)

I'm searching to decompile, modify and recompile USMHome.apk of the last kk .77
Why? Because I would like add Walkman app, or other music app. My files are .odex...
So I'm studying this tutorial without success!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3007920
I can decompile, modify and recompile my file, but the new apk is without .odex and isn't useful!
Anyone can help me?
Thanks!