Firstly, the NexusOne bootscreen is the official one, I DIDNT make it, the hybrid one was stitched together by me, i didnt make the designs though. The Hybrid version allows a nicer transition between the bootscreen and the splash on Heros.
[in the previews, the animation just loops, when you add the bootscreens, only the nexusone splash loops until your phone boots up]
SCROLL DOWN FOR UPDATE.ZIP VERSIONS - AND ORIGINAL HERO STOCK BOOTSCREEN
NEW!-Horizontal Versions
Hero/NexusOne Hybrid VIRTICAL:
Preview:
http://imgboot.com/images/shenshang/hero.gif
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Download:
With Bootsound
http://rapidshare.com/files/323950792/Hero...ybrid.Sound.rar
With Bootsound in sync with animation
http://rapidshare.com/files/331916165/Hero...d.shenshang.rar
No Bootsound
http://rapidshare.com/files/323950794/Hero...rid.NoSound.rar
NexusOne VIRTICAL
Preview:
http://imgboot.com/images/shenshang/nexus.gif
Download:
With Bootsound
http://rapidshare.com/files/323951279/Nexus.Sound.rar
No Bootsound
http://rapidshare.com/files/323950793/Nexus.NoSound.rar
INSTRUCTIONS
-Extract the RAR files
-Use a file manager [such as Root Manager or SUFBS] to copy the files [except the one called "by-shenshang"] to
[codebox]/system/media/bootscreen/[/codebox]
-Reboot and voila!
Using ADB:
-Extract the files [except the one called "by-shenshang"] inside the RAR archive to the same directory as ADB
-Using adb, type:
Code:
adb remount
-Then:
Code:
adb push boot1.gif /system/media/bootscreen/
adb push boot2.gif /system/media/bootscreen/
adb push boot_animation.xml /system/media/bootscreen/
adb push boot_bg.gif /system/media/bootscreen/
adb push boot_bg.mp3 /system/media/bootscreen/
-reboot and enjoy!
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VIRTICAL UPDATE.ZIP VERSIONS - Install via recovery menu (Power up your phone while holding down the HOME button)
+The update files are inside the RAR file. Extract the .zip file to your SD root.
Hybrid With BootSound
http://rapidshare.com/files/324033114/Hero...ound-signed.rar
Hybrid Without BootSound
http://rapidshare.com/files/324033116/Hero...ound-signed.rar
NexusOne With BootSound
http://rapidshare.com/files/324033751/nexu...ound-signed.rar
NexusOne Without BootSound
http://rapidshare.com/files/324034719/nexu...ound-signed.rar
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STOCK BOOTSCREEN (original HTC bootscreen)- UPDATE.ZIP FORMAT
With Sound:
http://rapidshare.com/files/324119286/Stoc...creen.Sound.rar
Without Sound:
http://rapidshare.com/files/324119285/Stoc...een.NoSound.rar
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ALL VIRTICAL UPDATE.ZIP FORMAT FILES
http://rapidshare.com/files/324121470/All......shenshang.rar
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NEW! HORIZONTAL NEXUS ONE BOOT SCREENS!
-Update.zip format (inside the .rar files)
Horizontal Hybrid Preview:
http://imgboot.com/images/shenshang/heronexushorizontal.gif
(links have been swapped as i mixed them up when making...sorry)
Hybrid With BootSound
http://rapidshare.com/files/334150647/HeroNexus.Hybrid.Horizontal.NoSound-signed.rar
Hybrid Without BootSound
[URL]http://rapidshare.com/files/334150546/HeroNexus.Hybrid.Horizontal.Sound-signed.rar[/URL]
Horizontal Nexus Preview:
http://imgboot.com/images/shenshang/nexusonehorizontal.gif
NexusOne With BootSound
http://rapidshare.com/files/334150598/NexusOne.Horizontal.Sound-signed.rar
NexusOne Without BootSound
http://rapidshare.com/files/334150551/NexusOne.Horizontal.NoSound-signed.rar
All
http://rapidshare.com/files/334153239/All.NexusOne.and.Hero.Hybrid.Horizontal.Bootscreens.rar
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IF YOU'RE ON A HERO:
The boot.mp3 (boot sound) isn't in sync with the animation. Here is the synced one:
http://rapidshare.com/files/331910028/Hero....Boot.Sound.rar
1. Download
2. Extract the boot.mp3 out
3. Copy the file to: /system/media/bootscreen/
4. Reboot and watch
OR use update.zip
1. Download (It's a hybrid bootscreen with synced sound): http://rapidshare.com/files/331916165/HeroNexus.Hybrid.Optimised.Sound-signed.shenshang.rar
2. Extract and copy the .zip file to root of sd
3. Flash .zip using recovery
4. Reboot!
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IF YOU'RE ON A MAGIC:
JokerAce said:
I am using 32A Magic which is currently running on MyHero Rom. I managed to loadup the NexusOne.
However, it its only made possible when I change the file path. For my magic, my boot files are in the system/media/. Not the stated system/media/bootscreen/.
Also, after apply these changes, I need to change the boot_animation.xml details within. Removing the "bootscreen" in those file path.
After this, I am able to have the nice bootscreen.
Thanks shenshang.
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Wow! looks great. Will try as soon as I can
Quick question: Do I only have to copy the necessary files to /system/media/bootscreen/ and then reboot?
THANKS
alpha124
alpha124 said:
Wow! looks great. Will try as soon as I can
alpha124
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ahh klkl, if you could, could you post back some feedback?
shen
Firstly, the NexusOne bootscreen is the official one, I DIDNT make it, the hybrid one was stitched together by me, i didnt make the designs though. The Hybrid version allows a nicer transition between the bootscreen and the splash on Heros.
I've attached the Hybrid preview on this post and the NexusOne preview on the next one, but use the mirror links if you can, so we dont eat up MoDaCo server bandwidth [in the previews, the animation just loops, when you add the bootscreens, only the nexusone splash loops until your phone boots up]
SCROLL DOWN FOR UPDATE.ZIP VERSIONS - AND ORIGINAL HERO STOCK BOOTSCREEN
Hero/NexusOne Hybrid:
Preview:
http://imgboot.com/images/shenshang/hero.gif
Download:
With Bootsound
http://rapidshare.com/files/323950792/Hero...ybrid.Sound.rar
No Bootsound
http://rapidshare.com/files/323950794/Hero...rid.NoSound.rar
NexusOne
Preview:
http://imgboot.com/images/shenshang/nexus.gif
Download:
With Bootsound
http://rapidshare.com/files/323951279/Nexus.Sound.rar
No Bootsound
http://rapidshare.com/files/323950793/Nexus.NoSound.rar
INSTRUCTIONS
-Extract the RAR files
-Use a file manager [such as Root Manager or SUFBS] to copy the files [except the one called "by-shenshang"] to
Code:
/system/media/bootscreen/
-Reboot and voila!
Using ADB:
-Extract the files [except the one called "by-shenshang"] inside the RAR archive to the same directory as ADB
-Using adb, type:
Code:
adb remount
-Then:
Code:
adb push boot1.gif /system/media/bootscreen/
adb push boot2.gif /system/media/bootscreen/
adb push boot_animation.xml /system/media/bootscreen/
adb push boot_bg.gif /system/media/bootscreen/
adb push boot_bg.mp3 /system/media/bootscreen/
-reboot and enjoy!
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UPDATE.ZIP VERSIONS - Install via recovery menu (Power up your phone while holding down the HOME button)
+The update files are inside the RAR file. Extract the .zip file to your SD root.
Hybrid With BootSound
http://rapidshare.com/files/324033114/Hero...ound-signed.rar
Hybrid Without BootSound
http://rapidshare.com/files/324033116/Hero...ound-signed.rar
NexusOne With BootSound
http://rapidshare.com/files/324033751/nexu...ound-signed.rar
NexusOne Without BootSound
http://rapidshare.com/files/324034719/nexu...ound-signed.rar
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STOCK BOOTSCREEN (original HTC bootscreen)- UPDATE.ZIP FORMAT
With Sound:
http://rapidshare.com/files/324119286/Stoc...creen.Sound.rar
Without Sound:
http://rapidshare.com/files/324119285/Stoc...een.NoSound.rar
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ALL UPDATE.ZIP FORMAT FILES
http://rapidshare.com/files/324121470/All......shenshang.rar
MEGAUPLOAD MIRRORS FOR UPDATE.ZIP FILES
-please only use these if rapidshare doesnt work :\
Hybrid with Bootsound
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2K6DPCS4
Hybrid without Bootsound
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8Y2PJ0R4
Nexus with Bootsound
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C1IDC6SH
Nexus without Bootsound
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K720O3JG
Stock with Bootsound
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8JBAZJSU
Stock without Bootsound
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6PMWB3TD
All Update.zip files
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JNS5Y7W4
Say thanks if you enjoy it
-Shen
is it possible to upload them to mediafire as well, rapidshare keeps saying "too many users are downloading this file"
added stock bootscreens and also a link for all the update.zip format files in a single RAR file, saves people from downloading more than one and waiting
can you add another mirror to the .zip files i cant get through rapidshare
thnx
And what is different from your's and this bootscreen?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=600901
note: maybe remove double post
MEGAUPLOAD Mirrors added
shenshang said:
MEGAUPLOAD Mirrors added
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Thanks, nice work!
previews fixed
added a separate boot.mp3 that is in sync with the Hybrid animation
NEW! Horizontal Bootscreens added!
Can this be placed on a non-rooted Sprint Hero???
dsnuts002 said:
Can this be placed on a non-rooted Sprint Hero???
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nope, unless you have a recovery image to flash the update.zip files.
I am not sure I understood this correctly.
I downloaded the .rar file from rapidshare with the synced sound.
I now unpack this .rar and find 1 .zip and one file called by-shenshang, what do I do with those?
Why is the "by-shenshang" file 4MB?
I have Amon_RA's recovery, is that okay?
Help?
I am not sure that I understand this completely, and I want to be 110% sure before I do stuff to my phone
When I download the synced .rar from rapidshare I unpack it to find 2 files.
- by-shenshang
- HeroNexus.Hybrid.Optimised.Sound-signed.zip
What do I do with those?
Just rename the .sip to update.zip?
Why is the other file 6MB? Do I need to do anything with that?
Please help a poor newbie
Edit: Sorry for double posting
ZigmaDK said:
I am not sure that I understand this completely, and I want to be 110% sure before I do stuff to my phone
When I download the synced .rar from rapidshare I unpack it to find 2 files.
- by-shenshang
- HeroNexus.Hybrid.Optimised.Sound-signed.zip
What do I do with those?
Just rename the .sip to update.zip?
Why is the other file 6MB? Do I need to do anything with that?
Please help a poor newbie
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rapidshare wouldnt lemme use files under 5mb, so i had to bulk it up. flash the zip inside the rar. also, recovery menus have a security system that only flashes signed files, so if you tried flashing the rar or the by-shenshang, it wouldnt let you.
Error
Sorry but I can't install it. After downloading and extracting Hybrid Without BootSound (zip), renamed in update.zip, the from the recovery menu --> "Flash zip from sdcard" i receive the error:
E:Can't find update script
Why?
Thanks in advance
Regards
Lorenzo
vivus said:
Sorry but I can't install it. After downloading and extracting Hybrid Without BootSound (zip), renamed in update.zip, the from the recovery menu --> "Flash zip from sdcard" i receive the error:
E:Can't find update script
Why?
Thanks in advance
Regards
Lorenzo
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try downloading again, the update script is definitely in it. you are flashing to a hero right?
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FIRST READ THIS !!!
-I will try to put it simple , and remember I don't know everything!
-I'm not a helpdesk , somethings you need to figure out yourself , don't expect me to put all my time in guiding you personal so please don't pm me about questions!!
-Second this is not a request thread , this is a do it your self thread!!!!!!
-I start with simple things and build my way up! I will also point you to the tools or upload the tools you need when it comes to that.
-All things I post here are mods I tried so if it doesn't work on your pc , IT is your pc setup not mine!
(My system is Windows 7 64bit professional.)
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Mods that need no decompiling and recompiling of a APK (Difficulty Level x---)
(Only thing you need for this is WinRar or 7Zip and Graphic program)
1:Changing background color of the MENU on ICS.
-Extract the framework-res from the rom zip (system/framework) using a zip extracter (WinRar or 7Zip)
-You got the "framework-res.apk" , you extract that with WinRar like you would extract a zip file.
-Now you got the "framework-res" folder with his extracted content in that folder.( Remember this is not decompiling so only simple .jpg/png files can be switch this way NOT ".9.png" files)
-Now navigate to "framework-res/res/drawable-nodpi = background_holo_dark.png".
-You can use 2 sizes for it , default size is 512x512 the other size you can use is 1155x685 (for pictures with more than colors)
-Mod background_holo_dark.png the way you want.
-If finisched you select all folders and files (ctrl-a) in the "framework-res" folder and create a new zip file of it , BUT as you want to create it you change the "framework-res.zip" to "framework-res.apk " , now you create it with WinRar on store setting !
-You should have your own framework-res.apk now .
-Get the" MOD-INSTALLER.zip " I put in the attachments and you open it with WinRar (don't unpack it) , there is a folder "system/framework" , navigate to it using WinRar and now you drag the "framework-res.apk" you modded to that folder.(WinRar will ask to put it in the .zip file , you confirm this ).
-Put the "MOD-INSTALLER.zip " on your tablet and flash with CWM.
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2:Changing the soft touch buttons(Home , Back , Menu , recent) and more icons like Wifi , etc.......
(This not for battery % mod , for that we need to decompile or use a SystemUI with battery % mod already build in , I will upload one that is prepared for battery% and one stock , see attachments)
(On a later stage we are going to build our own SystemUI.apk with battery% mod included and change the statusbar , but that involves decompiling , signing , and modding .9.png images and is of modding level ,xxx-)
Using the attached SystemUI =
Rename the "STOCK-SystemUI.zip" to "SystemUI.apk" before you flash it.
Rename the "%-SystemUI.zip" to "SystemUI.apk"before you flash it.
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-Extract the "SystemUI.apk" from the rom zip (system/app) using a zip extracter (WinRar or 7Zip)
-You got the "SystemUI.apk" , you extract that with WinRar like you would extract a zip file.
-Now you got the "SystemUI" folder with his extracted content in that folder.( Remember this is not decompiling so only simple .jpg/png files can be switch this way NOT ".9.png" files)
-Now navigate to "SystemUI/res/drawable-mdpi = Here you can find all the Icons for the soft-touch buttons , wifi icons , AcerRing Icon and battery Icon
-Mod ....png the way you want or replace them with other icons but respect the image size as much as you can (A little of is no problem) .
-If finisched you select all folders and files (ctrl-a) in the "SystemUI" folder and create a new zip file of it , BUT as you want to create it you change the "SystemUI.zip" to "SystemUI.apk " , now you create it with WinRar on store setting !
-You should have your own SystemUI.apk now .
-Get the" MOD-INSTALLER.zip " I put in the attachments and you open it with WinRar (don't unpack it) , there is a folder "system/app" , navigate to it using WinRar and now you drag the "SystemUI.apk" you modded to that folder.(WinRar will ask to put it in the .zip file , you confirm this ).
-Put the "MOD-INSTALLER.zip " on your tablet and flash with CWM.
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Changing the layout of the AcerRing.
(I added the stock AcerRing.apk in attachments , just rename it from AcerRing.zip to AcerRing.apk)
-Extract the "AcerRing.apk" from the rom zip (system/app) using a zip extracter (WinRar or 7Zip)
-You got the "AcerRingI.apk" , you extract that with WinRar like you would extract a zip file.
-Now you got the "AcerRing" folder with his extracted content in that folder.
-Now navigate to "AcerRing/res/drawable = Here you find all the .png's that you can mod to change the look of the ring.
-Mod ....png the way you want (YOU NEED TO RESPECT THE IMAGE SIZE).
-If finisched you select all folders and files (ctrl-a) in the "AcerRing" folder and create a new zip file of it , BUT as you want to create it you change the "AcerRing.zip" to "AcerRing.apk " , now you create it with WinRar on store setting !
-You should have your own AcerRing.apk now .
-Get the" MOD-INSTALLER.zip " I put in the attachments and you open it with WinRar (don't unpack it) , there is a folder "system/app" , navigate to it using WinRar and now you drag the "AcerRing.apk" you modded to that folder.(WinRar will ask to put it in the .zip file , you confirm this ).
-Put the "MOD-INSTALLER.zip " on your tablet and flash with CWM.
Note about AcerRing:
AcerRing is not supported on all ICS roms , just flashing the AcerRing.apk is not enough to make it work, that is rom building and a whole different thing
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Changing the default wallpapers or creating your own:
(I added a template(created by scottw714) (A500 HD Template.psd in a zip file ) in attachments that you can use to mod wallpapers so if you put a text in the wallaper it is put in the center or you can line it out with the helping lines , you will need a graphic program that support this type of working file (I use "paint shop pro" for all my modding)
-Extract the "Launcher2.apk" from the rom zip (system/app) using a zip extracter (WinRar or 7Zip)
-You got the " Launcher2.apk " , you extract that with WinRar like you would extract a zip file.
-Now you got the " Launcher2" folder with his extracted content in that folder.
-Now navigate to " Launcher2/res/ drawable-sw600dp-nodpi = Here you find all the wallpapers.
-Mod ....wallpapers or replace the ones that are there ,but you need to keep the original name (so just adding wallpapers won't work) and you need to respect the size. You got the excual wallpaper (1920x1408) and the _small version (180x180)is the one you see when you select it in settings.
-If finisched you select all folders and files (ctrl-a) in the "Launcher2" folder and create a new zip file of it , BUT as you want to create it you change the "Launcher2.zip" to "Launcher.apk " , now you create it with WinRar on store setting !
-You should have your own Launcher2.apk now .
-Get the" MOD-INSTALLER.zip " I put in the attachments and you open it with WinRar (don't unpack it) , there is a folder "system/app" , navigate to it using WinRar and now you drag the "Launcher2.apk" you modded to that folder.(WinRar will ask to put it in the .zip file , you confirm this ).
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Changing the bootanimation
You got 2 options , use the BootAnimation-Flasher or do it manualy.
Using the BootAnimation-Flasher (see attachments):
-You open the "BootAnimation-Flasher with winrar or 7-zip (don't upack).
-Go to the folder system/media = here you put your "bootanimation.zip" (and it has to have that name!!!)
-Put the "BootAnimation-Flasher on your tablet and flash with cwm ( Your current bootanimation will be overwriten)
Doing it manualy (you need to have full root):
-Use a file manager with root permission (example: EsFileExplorer)
-Navigate to system/media = Here you put your "bootanimation.zip" (and it has to have that name!!!)
-You can backup your other (if there is one already installed) bootanimation.zip in system/media by copy/past it to a other place or just by renaming it to "bootanimation.zip.bak"
Note :
If you delete the "bootanimation.zip" and don't replace it in system/media you will get the stock android bootanimation , that is present on all Stock Acer ICS roms.
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More to come , I will try to do something everyday.
Decompiling & recompiling apk
Decompiling and recompling APK (Difficulty level xxx-)
First we need
-Install android SDK and make sure when you run installation you select the tools and platform tools to install.(rest is of no use for Decompiling and recompiling a apk.
modding)
-Install Java SDK (JDK & JRE)(I install the Java SE 7.. and the SE 6.. as some tools only run on SE 6..) Make sure you install the JAVA Runtime (JRE)
-APK_MAnager_ICS that I put together so it works on ICS apk's.
You can also use APK-MultiTool , just google it but I don't like that new layout (personal I think)and the decompiling and recompiling doesn't work on ICS without problems.
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We are gonna build the battery% mod into the SystemUI.apk(you can use the Stock SystemUI that I added in attachments above).
Extract the APK-Manager_ICS.zip and open that folder , You click on the "script.bat" , if nothing happens or you get a error (no adb) some of the Java stuff is missing or not installed correctly or the android SDK is not installed !!!!!!
Now lets begin building our SystemUI % mod
Decompiling:
-You place your APK in the folder "place-apk-here-for-modding
-Look at screenshot , make sure you use the correct apktool.jar , you find these in the APKtool-switch folder that I put in there. You put the correct apktool.jar in the folder "other" , if you use the wrong one decompiling and recompiling won't work.
You set your project
Select your project apk
Decompile
MODDING YOUR APK FOR %Battery
-Now in the "projects" folder you got to SystemUI/res/drawable-mdpi , here you add your battery icons from 0 - 100 , you can do this also for the charging icons.(I never change the charging stage icons ,I'm not interested to see a charging level in %)
-After you did that you go to SystemUI/res/drawable-sw600dp-mdpi , and here you delete all the battery icons , also the charging icons(just to save you some work)
(In this folder you also find the notify panel but these are .9.png files , that is for later but if you want to mod these now is the time)
-Now you go to SystemUI/res/drawable , here you replace the "stat_sys_battery.xml" with the one I put in the attachments (unpack the zip and use the xml file that is in it) Why use this XML , well then you don't need to mod it yourself.
If you also changed the charging level into % you need to change the "stat_sys_battery_charge.xml". Also see attachments.
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RECOMPILING
-Now you go back to the Script.bat and run it , select your project (22) and choose the SystemUI (1 in this case) and select the option "11" , Recompile.
-It will start ...........
-Answer "Yes" when it asks wheter it is system file
-Answer "Yes" when it asks "would you like to copy over any additional files...?"
-Script is paused => (don't press a key) and a 'keep" folder is created.
-Go to the "keep" folder (it's in the same folder than "script.bat")
In this "Keep" Folder, (DON'T MISS A STEPP !!!)
-delete "resources.arsc" file (You always do this when you changed XML files)
-delete originals "stat_sys_battery.xml" and "stat_sys_battery_charge.xml" from the "keep\res\drawable" folder
-delete all originals battery PNGs in / res/drawable-mdpi that were meant to be edited and delete the battery icons in /res/drawable-sw600dp-mdpi .
- Go back to "script.bat" and press a key to finish the job
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-Your new "SystemUI.apk" has been created in the "\place-apk-here-for-modding\" folder. It's called "unsignedSystemUIapk".. but it's not working yet.
-Unzip all the content of the "unsignedSystemUI.apk".
-Select all the files in the "unsingedSystemUI" folder (ctrl-a) and with Winrar/7zip BUT as you want to create it you change the "SystemUI.zip" to "SystemUI.apk " , now you create it with WinRar on store setting !
-Get the" MOD-INSTALLER.zip " I put in the attachments and you open it with WinRar (don't unpack it) , there is a folder "system/app" , navigate to it using WinRar and now you drag the "SystemUI.apk" you modded to that folder.(WinRar will ask to put it in the .zip file , you confirm this ).
-Put the "MOD-INSTALLER.zip " on your tablet and flash with CWM.
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NOTE !!!!
If it doesn't work from the first time keep trying you missed a step , If you got a error on decompiling or recompiling is because you are not using the correct "apktool.jar" that you need to put in the "other" folder. Or you missed a step.
Or you are using a apk that is corrupted with a previous mod (that is why I decompile and recompile all my mods so I can build on them , just copy/past images like in the easy step guide can result in errors when decompiling such a copy/paste apk.).
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reserved2
Knowledge is power and this is why we share
thank you civ
You are a boss civato.
Envoyé depuis mon A500 avec Tapatalk
I'm not a helpdesk , somethings you need to figure out yourself , don't expect me to put all my time in guiding you personal so please don't pm me about questions!!
-Second this is not a request thread , this is a do it your self thread!!!!!!
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Civato , you are now , you know that!!!!lol!!!!
Bossman civato
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Added soft touch button mod.
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much. Will have to give this a go.
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
Nice work, very useful
Added some more stuff , enjoy.
Hey, great work Civato! Just wondering, will your Mod Installer zip work with Thor's ROM? Thanks for everything!
chaosking121 said:
Hey, great work Civato! Just wondering, will your Mod Installer zip work with Thor's ROM? Thanks for everything!
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Yes.
civato,
Decided to post this question in your modding ics thread.
I'm using the stock Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1-FULL-ROOT zip you posted in another thread. I am slimming it down a bit but am having trouble finding the Docs to Go apk and odex files to remove them. It use to be DTG.apk in the system/app folder in 3.2. Is it under a different name somewhere in the original zip?
After install, the apk shows in the system/vendor/app; but in the original zip the vendor folder only contains fake.txt
Any help locating these would be appreciated.
Thanks
bytemehard said:
civato,
Decided to post this question in your modding ics thread.
I'm using the stock Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1-FULL-ROOT zip you posted in another thread. I am slimming it down a bit but am having trouble finding the Docs to Go apk and odex files to remove them. It use to be DTG.apk in the system/app folder in 3.2. Is it under a different name somewhere in the original zip?
After install, the apk shows in the system/vendor/app; but in the original zip the vendor folder only contains fake.txt
Any help locating these would be appreciated.
Thanks
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The stock one stores it in flexrom folder. That is where Acer puts his stuff.
possible to ad "change boot animation" ?
z-control said:
possible to ad "change boot animation" ?
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yes, if i got time I do a quick write up on that.
EDIT:
Done , added the how to change bootanimation
I'm also working on the guideon how to decompiling and recompiling systemUI for battery% mod and statusbar modding , will take a few days as I'm very busy.
Decompiling & recompiling apk
New , see post 2 , level xxx-
Thanks civato
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Thanks civato
Hi, I'm open this thread with the intention of help to all the people who wants give some 'eye-candy' to their SGSII. I'm taking as base the mods that I made for the Resurrection Remix ROM but this not means that only work on the RR ROM, since, what you can find here are guides, the only necessary to do it's follow the steps with the files from the ROM that you want.
Feedback and comments are welcome.
Remember, always make a Nandroid Backup before of flash any mod!
If you are using the "Technical way" and have some troubles at the moment of decompile/compile, take a look on this thread.
⊗ INDEX OF TUTORIALS ⊗
Decompile the .apk method [Technical Way]
How-to modify the SystemUI background
How-to modify the Dialer background
How-to change the Lockscreen Icon to swype
How-to add the Carrier Name on the status bar
Drag & Drop Method [Easy Steps for noobs]
How-to modify the SystemUI background
How-to modify the Dialer background
How-to modify the Toggles of the notification area
Useful Guides
How-to do it your own theme by kroz46 Drag & Drop Method [Easy Steps for noobs]
'VRTheme template' method by VillainROM team [Tested with Jelly Bean builds]
'Universal Flasher Tool' method [NOT tested with Jelly Bean builds]
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⊗ Decompile the .apk method [Technical way] ⊗
⊗ How-to modify the SystemUI background ⊗
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1.- Extract the framework-res.apk from the path /system/framework, for do this just decompress the main .zip of your ROM
2.- Decompile the framework-res.apk with Android-Utility if you are on Linux & MAC (this a powerful tool and very simple to use, please read all the OP of @TommyTommatoe) if you are on Windows then use APK Tool
3.- Go to the path /res/drawable-nodpi
4.- Rename the image that you want use as background_holo_dark.png (remember that the image needs to be a resolution of 480x800 for a better experience)
5.- Paste the image on the folder /res/drawable-nodpi for replace the original one
8.- Compile the framework-res.apk
9.- Sign the framework-res.apk
10.- Here you have an example of the needed folders to make your modded apk flashable through recovery, the META-INF folder contain the script to make flashable the files if you want modify for show some custom text during the installation, go to the path /com/google/android/updater-script and modify the lines that i mark there. Then place the SystemUI.apk in the path /system/app (as you can see this just follow the structure of the folders in the main .zip of all the ROM's)
11.- Compress the folders META-INF and system in one .zip, name it as you want.
12.- Enjoy the MOD
⊗ How-to modify the Dialer background ⊗
1.- Extract the Contacts.apk from the path /system/app, for do this just decompress the main .zip of your ROM
2.- Decompile the Contacts.apk with Android-Utility if you are on Linux & MAC (this a powerful tool and very simple to use, please read all the OP of @TommyTommatoe) if you are on Windows then use APK Tool
3.- Go to the path /res/drawable-nodpi
4.- Rename the image that you want use as background_dial_holo_dark.png (remember that the image needs to be a resolution of 480x800 for a better experience)
5.- Paste the image on the folder /res/drawable-nodpi for replace the original one
8.- Compile the Contacts.apk
9.- Sign the Contacts.apk
10.- Here you have an example of the needed folders to make your modded apk flashable through recovery, the META-INF folder contain the script to make flashable the files if you want modify for show some custom text during the installation, go to the path /com/google/android/updater-script and modify the lines that i mark there. Then place the SystemUI.apk in the path /system/app (as you can see this just follow the structure of the folders in the main .zip of all the ROM's)
11.- Compress the folders META-INF and system in one .zip, name it as you want.
12.- Enjoy the MOD
⊗ Drag & Drop Method [Easy Steps for noobs] ⊗
⊗ How-to change the SystemUI background ⊗
1.- Extract the framework-res.apk from the main zip of your ROM and open it with a double clic
5.- Go to the path /res/drawable-nodpi
6.- Rename the image that you want use as background_holo_dark.png (remember that the image needs to be a resolution of 480x800 for a better experience)
7.- Drag and drop the image on the folder /res/drawable-nodpi for replace the original one
8.- Here you have an example of the needed folders to make your modded apk flashable through recovery, the META-INF folder contain the script to make flashable the files if you want modify for show some custom text during the installation, go to the path /com/google/android/updater-script and modify the lines that i mark there. Then place the SystemUI.apk in the path /system/app (as you can see this just follow the structure of the folders in the main .zip of all the ROM's)
9.- Compress the folders META-INF and system in one .zip, name it as you want.
10.- Enjoy the MOD
⊗ How-to change the Dialer background ⊗
1.- Extract the Contacts.apk from the main zip of your ROM and open it with a double clic
2.- Go to the path /res/drawable-nodpi
3.- Rename the image that you want use as background_dial_holo_dark.png (remember that the image needs to be a resolution of 480x800 for a better experience)
4.- Drag and drop the image on the folder /res/drawable-nodpi for replace the original
5.- Here you have an example of the needed folders to make your modded apk flashable through recovery, the META-INF folder contain the script to make flashable the files if you want modify for show some custom text during the installation, go to the path /com/google/android/updater-script and modify the lines that i mark there. Then place the SystemUI.apk in the path /system/app (as you can see this just follow the structure of the folders in the main .zip of all the ROM's)
6.- Compress the folders META-INF and system in one .zip, name it as you want.
7.- Enjoy the MOD
⊗ How-to change the Toggles of the notification area ⊗
1.- Extract the SystemUI.apk from your ROM and open it with a double clic.
2.- Go to the path /res/drawable
3.- Here you need replace the two images named: btn_off.png and btn_on.png
4.- When you have your images ready just drag and drop both images on the folder /res/drawable to replace the originals.
5.- Go to the path /res/drawable-hdpi and find all the images for the toggles, example: toggle_2g_1.png
6.- When you have your images ready just drag and drop both images on the folder /res/drawable-hdpi to replace the originals.
7.- Here you have an example of the needed folders to make your modded apk flashable through recovery, the META-INF folder contain the script to make flashable the files if you want modify for show some custom text during the installation, go to the path /com/google/android/updater-script and modify the lines that i mark there. Then place the SystemUI.apk in the path /system/app (as you can see this just follow the structure of the folders in the main .zip of all the ROM's)
8.- Compress the folders META-INF and system in one .zip, name it as you want.
9.- Enjoy the MOD
⊗ Extra Tutorials ⊗
⊗ How-to change the Lockscreen Icon to Swype [Technical way] ⊗
1.- Extract the framework-res.apk from the path /system/framework, for do this just decompress the main .zip of your ROM
2.- Decompile the framework-res.apk with Android-Utility if you are on Linux & MAC (this a powerful tool and very simple to use, please read all the OP of TommyTommatoe) if you are on Windows then use APK Tool
3.- Go to the path /res/drawable-hdpi
4.- Rename the image that you want use as ic_lockscreen_handle_normal.png (remember, the stock image it's of 162 x 162 px)
5.- If you want change the icon when you "push" too, you need to change the image named ic_lockscreen_handle_pressed.png too
5.- Paste the images on the folder /res/drawable-hdpi for replace the original ones
8.- Compile the framework-res.apk
9.- Sign the framework-res.apk
10.- Here you have an example of the needed folders to make your modded apk flashable through recovery, the META-INF folder contain the script to make flashable the files if you want modify for show some custom text during the installation, go to the path /com/google/android/updater-script and modify the lines that i mark there. Then place the SystemUI.apk in the path /system/app (as you can see this just follow the structure of the folders in the main .zip of all the ROM's)
11.- Compress the folders META-INF and system in one .zip, name it as you want.
12.- Enjoy the MOD
⊗ How-to add the Carrier Name on the status bar [Technical way] ⊗
1.- Extract the SystemUI.apk from the path /system/app, for do this just decompress the main .zip of your ROM
2.- Decompile the SystemUI.apk with Android-Utility (this a powerful tool and very simple to use, please read all the OP of TommyTommatoe) if you are on Windows then use APK Tool
3.- Go to the path /res/layout and open the status_bar.xml file
4.- Find this line:
Code:
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.StatusBarIconView android:id="@id/moreIcon" android:visibility="gone" android:layout_width="@dimen/status_bar_icon_size" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:src="@drawable/stat_notify_more" />
5.- Above of that line insert this one:
Code:
<com.android.systemui.statusbar.phone.CarrierLabel android:textAppearance="@android:style/TextAppearance.StatusBar.Icon" android:textColor="@android:color/transparent" android:background="@drawable/carrier_logo" android:gravity="center_vertical" android:orientation="horizontal" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:singleLine="true" android:layout_alignParentLeft="true" />
6.- Save the .xml file and exit
7.- Go to the path res/drawable-hdpi and inside put the image that you want use, named as carrier_logo.png Note: The image must be of 100 x 45 px
8.- Compile the SystemUI.apk
9.- Sign the SystemUI.apk
10.- Here you have an example of the needed folders to make your modded apk flashable through recovery, the META-INF folder contain the script to make flashable the files if you want modify for show some custom text during the installation, go to the path /com/google/android/updater-script and modify the lines that i mark there. Then place the SystemUI.apk in the path /system/app (as you can see this just follow the structure of the folders in the main .zip of all the ROM's)
11.- Compress the folders META-INF and system in one .zip, name it as you want.
12.- Enjoy the MOD
⊗ 'Universal Flasher Tool' method ⊗
NOT tested on Jelly Bean builds
The "Universal Flasher Tool", it's a tool developed by Spanish cookers and it's very easy to use:
First of all, download the latest version from here (the link it's on the bottom of the post) For the people who knows spanish will be very useful if you read all the OP.
When you have the downloaded file, unzip it, inside you find 6 files:
- META-INF folder
- MORPH folder
- tools folder
- XTRAS folder
- MOD.config file
- README.txt file
As I explain here the "fast and easy" way, the only things that you need are:
- META-INF folder
- MORPH folder
- MOD.config file
On the META-INF folder, it's the installation script (/META-INF/com/google/android/update-script) from here, the only things that you can add/modify it's the sentence ui_print(" "); and inside of the quoutes " " write the text that you want show on the recovery, for example:
ui_print(" ");
ui_print(" <GaboWinter Mods> ");
ui_print(" <made with> ");
Honestly, for the very very noob modders i'm not recommend change anything from here, be careful!
On the MORPH folder you can find two folders data and system, the files that you want change must be placed inside of the system folder, this is a recreation of the original paths from the zip of the main ROM so, if you want change the background of the System UI you need to recreate the path (just create the folders) /system/framework/framework-res.apk/res/drawable-nodpi and inside put the file (background_holo_dark.png) that you want set, just place the image and nothing more.
This step can be used to modify multiple files, just create the folders (paths) inside the system folder
On the MOD.config file you can find some tweaks, for example, you can set if you want or not clean the dalvik-cache when the script of installation finish, i recommend to you read the .txt file it's very simple.
As this method only changes the exact file (.png's) the mods must work on every version of your ROM (the paths never change), that's because with this we don't use the .apk's. Have in count that this method works pretty well with images but no with .xml's and other files, if you want mod some code then follow the [Technical Steps]
Good stuff.
Can I just ask what the font is that's used in the ROM design?
scayre32 said:
Can I just ask what the font is that's used in the ROM design?
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Thanks mate, well actually it's Roboto Font
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I meant
the font from your signature and some of the wallpapers that were made for the previous versions. Should have made that clearer, sorry.
Nice I always wanted to try to mod stuff thanks for the tutorials.
scayre32 said:
the font from your signature and some of the wallpapers that were made for the previous versions. Should have made that clearer, sorry.
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Oh, sorry but i don't have that info. Actually @cyberboob it's who design that stuff, but i asked already when he tell me i pass you the information
shadowblade330 said:
Nice I always wanted to try to mod stuff thanks for the tutorials.
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Thank you mate, i'm glad of give a little help
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Use lockscreen mod on CM9 and it messed up my phone.
thanks
thanks gabo for sharing..i dont know bout others but this makes my phone more awesome
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Use lockscreen mod on CM9 and it messed up my phone.
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What error gives you? Some fc?
I check the files, the issue it's caused for the lockscreen files, the framework of CM9 it's different than the one used by @bajee11, his mod only works on Resurrection Remix, i'm gonna edit the post with that warning
Thanks for the feedback and hope this can be solved soon
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rakeshishere said:
Use lockscreen mod on CM9 and it messed up my phone.
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This is a guide to create your own Mod, the Mod are provider here works with Resurrection Remix ics others rom has different version of framework-res.apk . Use this guide with ur own files of ur Rom
GaboWinter said:
What error gives you? Some fc?
I check the files, the issue it's caused for the lockscreen files, the framework of CM9 it's different than the one used by @bajee11, his mod only works on Resurrection Remix, i'm gonna edit the post with that warning
Thanks for the feedback and hope this can be solved soon
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Yep, going by your post as these mods work with any ROM. I tried lockscreen mod (LockScreen_Carrier_No_Vib_White_CWM) and boot was stuck on CM9 29/5 nightly build.
At later point, I checked the lockscreen mod thread, it was clearly mentioned by
@bajee11 that it only works on RR 2.0 or AOKP based ROM.
Ok, OP updated for put the warnings about the non Resurrection Remix or AOKP based ROM's
Thanks to everyone for the feedback and sorry the inconveniences
PWOAH! THIS IS AWESOME! And to think i was considering paying for a theme.
rootingdestroyer said:
PWOAH! THIS IS AWESOME! And to think i was considering paying for a theme.
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Glad you like it mate and hope be useful
Well, if you need one mod with some especific background just tell me
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Hi,
Thanks for this tip but for rom stock for exemple, in contacts.apk there are no
/res/drawable-nodpi
and no
background_holo_dark.png
In which folder is it ?
Thanks
Ok GaboWinter asked me to explain this for someone asking about the sig I made.
Basically the "rr" and opened "x" are not fonts... but shapes I made using the pen tool in photoshop. The rest is a font called Orbitron ....that I edited into a certain angle by going to Edit -Transform- SKEW. Then apply effects to.
sikuland said:
Hi,
Thanks for this tip but for rom stock for exemple, in contacts.apk there are no
/res/drawable-nodpi
and no
background_holo_dark.png
In which folder is it ?
Thanks
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Well i'm not sure that this works on stock, the files contained are differents than a Custom ROM and the mods need this files from Custom, sorry.
But i'm gonna search something that can help you
cyberboob said:
Ok GaboWinter asked me to explain this for someone asking about the sig I made.
Basically the "rr" and opened "x" are not fonts... but shapes I made using the pen tool in photoshop. The rest is a font called Orbitron ....that I edited into a certain angle by going to Edit -Transform- SKEW. Then apply effects to.
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Thanks for the explanation mate
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That squares image in your other post looks amazing on my phone with the custom font. Thanks so much You're awesome!
rootingdestroyer said:
That squares image in your other post looks amazing on my phone with the custom font. Thanks so much You're awesome!
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I'm glad that like you mate and thanks a lot for your words
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Update
New OP update!
Added:
How-to change the Lockscreen Icon to Swype [Technical Steps]
Hi friends,
This Guide might be Helpful for all Xperia device Users/Developers
1.First you need to download these 4 files
a)FTF extractor
b)META-INF folder and ROOTING files
c)7zip
d)Notepad++(Optional)
2.Extract ftf extractor anywhere you like
3.Open the *FTF file with 7Zip
You'll see these files and folders
Code:
META-INF
adsp.sin
amss.sin
amss_fs_urushi.sin
apps_log.sin
cache.sin
fota0.sin
fota1.sin
kernel.sin
loader.sin
system.sin
userdata.sin
4.Extract system.sin to the folder where you extraxt ftf-extractor.
5.Press SHIFT+RIGHT CLICK on the empty space of the folder.You'll see a dialog like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
6.select OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE
7.Type
Code:
aIUP.exe system.sin 4096 system
8.If this not work for you use 2048 or 8192 instead of 4096:good:
9.You'll see
Code:
C:\ftf_extractor>aIUP.exe system.sin 4096 system
UnPacking system.sin to system ...
done.
C:\ftf_extractor>
Congratulation now you have extracted System from the ftf file
10.Now open the downloaded META-INF AND ROOT.zip
then,go to system and cut
Code:
app
xbin
bin
and pasteit in your extracted system folder (In step 9)
***Now your rom is rooted*****
OR
You can use Kitchen to ROOT YOUR ROM
11.Then Move your Rooted system folder to the META-INF ZIP
***Now you have made a flashable zip file****
13.(Optional)go to META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script and edit it with Notepad++
:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:Thats all:victory::victory::victory::victory::victory:
Lastly, Hit THANKS if you like it... and rate this thread 5-STAR
Knight47
very nice guide - well done
as there are no roms yet for the 587 update, this is a nice guide for a beginning
nosedive said:
very nice guide - well done
as there are no roms yet for the 587 update, this is a nice guide for a beginning
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There are roms based on that update such as my rom...
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But how about LT15i ICS with vendor.sin ?
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How to repack the system folder to system.sin?
Wish there was a way to pack everything into a .sin file..
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jcgechevarria said:
How to repack the system folder to system.sin?
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You can't repack.
flsmidth said:
Wish there was a way to pack everything into a .sin file..
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no you can only get the system folder from system.sin
too bad we can not repack. If we could we could make .ftf files, am i right?
Isn't there anyone working at sony who can slip the program for making .ftf-files this would make the lives of people with locked bootloader but with custom roms a lot easier. Now when we are stuck we always have to flash back to stock, root and then install recovery before we can install a custom rom.
Isn' there realy any other way. Isn't it possible to make a program, or a feature in flashtools so that the battery charging hack like used in x-parts can be runned "externaly", what i mean is so when the phone is hooked up en restarted/started it goes straight to recovery. Or is this far fetched?
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dahakske said:
too bad we can not repack. If we could we could make .ftf files, am i right?
Isn't there anyone working at sony who can slip the program for making .ftf-files this would make the lives of people with locked bootloader but with custom roms a lot easier. Now when we are stuck we always have to flash back to stock, root and then install recovery before we can install a custom rom.
Isn' there realy any other way. Isn't it possible to make a program, or a feature in flashtools so that the battery charging hack like used in x-parts can be runned "externaly", what i mean is so when the phone is hooked up en restarted/started it goes straight to recovery. Or is this far fetched?
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oh wait i see flash tool has this feature, question: will this feature also work with locked bootloaders but with x-parts recovery installed? sorry knight47 this is off-topic but still i would appreciate a an answer.
again sorry
Thanks
Then if i can't repack system foldre to system.ini which is the utility of this?
Sorry if i askin nosense
Ok I tried this, and tried this, and tried this lol
I keep getting bootloop.
Well it doesn't seem to get past the first bootscreen.
I am trying to root a UK .62 firmware
Is there something I'm missing?
Thanks
zippy01 said:
Ok I tried this, and tried this, and tried this lol
I keep getting bootloop.
Well it doesn't seem to get past the first bootscreen.
I am trying to root a UK .62 firmware
Is there something I'm missing?
Thanks
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before flash it from CWM.
you must to execute other CWM function.
Wipe data and cache!
wipe dalvik
Format /system (in mounts and storage)
Yup, I cleared cache, data and dalvic
Also formatted system, cache and data in mounts
Did this straight after installing and rooting a fresh rom.
Every time just doesn't get past the first Sony Ericsson screen
Could it be that I added a couple of extra apps?
Idk tried it loads of times lol
Even tried pulling the battery and rebooting again. I left it on the Sony screen for well over an hour just to make sure
Thanks for your reply
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Knight47 said:
Hi friends,
This Guide might be Helpful for all Xperia device Users/Developers
1.First you need to download these 4 files
a)FTF extractor
b)META-INF folder and ROOTING files
c)7zip
d)Notepad++(Optional)
2.Extract ftf extractor anywhere you like
3.Open the *FTF file with 7Zip
You'll see these files and folders
Code:
META-INF
adsp.sin
amss.sin
amss_fs_urushi.sin
apps_log.sin
cache.sin
fota0.sin
fota1.sin
kernel.sin
loader.sin
system.sin
userdata.sin
4.Extract system.sin to the folder where you extraxt ftf-extractor.
5.Press SHIFT+RIGHT CLICK on the empty space of the folder.You'll see a dialog like this
6.select OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE
7.Type
Code:
aIUP.exe system.sin 4096 system
8.If this not work for you use 2048 or 8192 instead of 4096:good:
9.You'll see
Code:
C:\ftf_extractor>aIUP.exe system.sin 4096 system
UnPacking system.sin to system ...
done.
C:\ftf_extractor>
Congratulation now you have extracted System from the ftf file
10.Now open the downloaded META-INF AND ROOT.zip
then,go to system and cut
Code:
app
xbin
bin
and pasteit in your extracted system folder (In step 9)
***Now your rom is rooted*****
OR
You can use Kitchen to ROOT YOUR ROM
11.Then Move your Rooted system folder to the META-INF ZIP
***Now you have made a flashable zip file****
13.(Optional)go to META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script and edit it with Notepad++
:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:Thats all:victory::victory::victory::victory::victory:
Lastly, Hit THANKS if you like it... and rate this thread 5-STAR
Knight47
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Nice one, but any chance to get system file bact to .sin after editing i cant find anywhere xD
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Nice one, but any chance to get system file bact to .sin after editing i cant find anywhere xD
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Already been answered... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30700187
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Nice one. Thank you. Helps for someone new lokie me, looking around to figuring things out on my own by trial and error.. takes a lot of the "error" out of things..
I am getting bootloops.
Obviously I am doing something wrong, as others have gotten it to work.
Here's what I did:
1. Using FTF (GB ST15i 4.0.2.A.0.62)
2. Extract system.sin
3. Unpack system.sin using FTF extractor & got the system folder (inside which has folders: app, bin, xbin along with other folders)
4. Downloaded META-INF AND ROOT.zip (inside which has system folder: app, bin, xbin)
5. I copied the contents of the system folder (app - Superuser.apk, bin - su & xbin - busybox) and pasted on system folder (in their respective subfolders app, bin & xbin)
6. I create a zip file combining "system" and "META-INF"
7. Placed zip on SD Card, flash using CWM, power up and get bootloops
Anybody has any idea what I am doing wrong?
Any help appreciated! Thanks!!
What About Just Flash Su & Binary via CwM?
I don't Understand the sense... ...better would be: how to make ftf Flashable
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miniminnow said:
I am getting bootloops.
Obviously I am doing something wrong, as others have gotten it to work.
Here's what I did:
1. Using FTF (GB ST15i 4.0.2.A.0.62)
2. Extract system.sin
3. Unpack system.sin using FTF extractor & got the system folder (inside which has folders: app, bin, xbin along with other folders)
4. Downloaded META-INF AND ROOT.zip (inside which has system folder: app, bin, xbin)
5. I copied the contents of the system folder (app - Superuser.apk, bin - su & xbin - busybox) and pasted on system folder (in their respective subfolders app, bin & xbin)
6. I create a zip file combining "system" and "META-INF"
7. Placed zip on SD Card, flash using CWM, power up and get bootloops
Anybody has any idea what I am doing wrong?
Any help appreciated! Thanks!!
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I was also getting bootloop and no one could help maybe we are doing the same thing wrong
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
Thank you zippy01 for reporting your experience.
Just sharing, I have used this method to root and upgrade ROM successfully: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688980
I have an e dual and tried this
Extracted system and placed the attached meta-inf together
But should I edit the updater scrip or update binary???
Or can I just copy the folder from cm10 Rom for my device
Please I need help
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Holla Guys this i am back with a Guide which you would have seen many times on XDA but still were you able to follow them??
And answer is "NO"as they all focus on Android Kitchen which is a big tool but not a wall for blind!! Mark it you will have to use your own sense(Not Htc Sense ) while making a ROM!
But then also i can provide you a Boost Start in Android Development World for Sure
This tutorial is specially for
Newcomers to the world of Android
People who want to create their own ROM but unable to do so as it is going over the head
People who did not had any encounters with Programming
Even Experienced One
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dsixda for his ultimate kitchen
lokeshsaini who is the original writer i have just modified it and simplified for better understanding
Neroyoung -For his video tutorials
If i left any one's name PM me
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Tools Required : (Report me dead links please)
Java JDK Download Link-For Installing Cygwin
(Note: Do not install Cygwin before the JDK!!
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Android Kitchen Official Thread
Cygwin Link-Linux Terminal on Windows
Apktool/Apkmanager
Notepad++-For editing .xml files
7-Zip-Handy tool
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Part 1: Installing the JAVA JDK, Cygwin and Setting up the Kitchen.
Code:
*Before you do anything install the java jdk*
watch this video tutorial by gitagaire for how to setup cygwin and kitchen(recommended)
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INSTRUCTIONS
->Download and extract the cygwin_packages.zip
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>Run the set up(make sure there is no previous cygwin installation)
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->Download the kitchen from above. Then, extract the kitchen's .zip file to a folder under your home account. Rename the dsixda-android-kitchen-*** folder to just "kitchen". In Cygwin, this folder would depend on what was set for your Cygwin install directory, e.g. C:\cygwin\home\John\kitchen
NOTE!! If your user folder contains spaces (e.g. C:\cygwin\home\John Smith\kitchen), then the kitchen will not function properly. Instead, copy it under C:\cygwin\home\kitchen.
->Now your ready to run the kitchen type:
those who have their kitchen like this C:\cygwin\home\John\kitchen use these commands given below
Code:
[COLOR="Sienna"]cd kitchen(enter)[/COLOR]
[COLOR="DarkRed"] ./menu(enter)[/COLOR]
those who have their kitchen like this C:\cygwin\home\kitchen use these commands given below.
If you did things right you should see this:
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Part 2:Setting up a working folder
THERE ARE TWO METHODS FOR THIS.
1. WHEN YOU HAVE BASE ROM AVAILABLE.
2. WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE BASE ROM.
FIRST METHOD -
->First our folder structure should look like this:
Code:
cygwin folder/home/your user name/kitchen
-> Inside the kitchen it should look like this:
-> Now we need a rom to work on, for KarbonnA5 users i will recommend this rom by ME only but you can use any rom.
-> Just Place the original rom zip in the original_update folder inside the kitchen.
run the cygwin.exe again type:
Code:
cd kitchen(enter)
./menu(enter)
-> Now enter option 1, enter again. You should see your rom listed, choose and enter
you will be asked about changing the working folders name, at this point it makes no difference so just continue.
congratulations you have a working folder!!!
Second METHOD -it is almost like ROM Dumping works on any device!
-> FIRST MAKE A WORKING FOLDER IN CYGWIN FOLDER
IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS
cygwin folder/home/your user name/kitchen/WORKING_(your rom name)
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NOTE: FOR THIS MEETHOD WE NEED 3 FILES AND FOLDERS TO BE PLACED IN WORKING FOLDER.
1. META-INF FOLDER - GET THIS FROM DOWNLOAD FILES LIST IN FIRST POST
2. SYSTEM FOLDER - TUTORIAL BELOW
3. BOOT.IMG - TUTORIAL BELOW
2. getting system folder
(NOTE - Rooted phone required!!)
This is universal method and can be done easily using terminal emulator.
For this simply download Terminal Emulator from Android Market.
we need freshly flashed device here. OTHERWISE YOU WILL HAVE LOT OF JUNK FILES.
Open it and type:
Code:
su
tar -c system/* >> sdcard/system.tar
This will copy all your /system folder to your SDcard with name System.tar
This will take some time to finish so be patient.
After it's done you should have a tar file in your /sdcard named system.tar
You can extract it using Winrar or 7zip software. But yes this will have huge size , as it has other useless folders so you will have to delete them. After extracting this system.tar file you will get following folders (Similar one)
/etc
/fonts
/framework
/lib
/lost-found
/media
/sd
/usr
/xbin
build.prop
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-> Now simply delete the folders marked in red color and its done.Don't worry if you don't have folders with red colors above,we don't need them.
And the final files that we will have in our system folders will be
/app
/bin
/etc
/fonts
/framework
/lib
/media
/semc
/usr
/xbin
build.prop
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NOW COPY THIS system FOLDER TO WORKING FOLDER
3. getting boot.img
Here we have 2 options
1. stock boot.img from stock rom - simple kernel which we get in brand new mobile.
2. custom boot.img from custom kernel - kernel which are modified for overclock or other features
1. getting stock boot.img from stock rom.
extract your stock rom with winrar or 7zip. you will see boot.img there. copy it to working folder
2. getting custom boot.img from custom kernel.
download any custom kernel which is only for your device.
extract it with winrar or 7zip and copy boot.img to working folder
NOTE: many of new devices have kernel.bin and other files instead of boot.img so skip this part if your device don't have it...
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Part 3 :Change/modify/update rom
YOU CAN MODIFY YOUR ROM IN TWO STEPS:
[*] MODIFY USING ANDROID KITCHEN - for basic modification.
[*] MODIFY MANUALLY. - for advanced modification.
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2. MODIFYING MANUALLY.
Check this Guide for some MODs like center clock,CRT animation, ics and jelly bean style mods etc...
Adding/removing applications
1. Go to the working folder where you extracted your rom, inside you will find:
OR
2. Then go to "system/app" inside this folder you will find all the rom applications(apks) you may also find some in the data folder if your rom has this folder.
3. Copy, replace, and change any app(apk) be carefull if you dont know what the apk is do not delete!!
LIST OF APPS YOU CAN DELETE - HERE OR HERE
If you can not find some apps in this guide then try opening all those app in your phone and see app name and icon or move those apps from system/app to sdcard and see what is not working...
Adding new boot animation
android kitchen doesn't works for my Karbonn A5 . So we need a different method.
1) Download and extract the bootanimation and samsungani file from Custom Booting.zip attached in first post.
2) Put them in the /system/bin folder and replace the existing files there
3) Now download any boot animation, and rename the bootanimation to “sanim.zip”.
4) Now, navigate to /system/media and replace the “ODEanim” with “sanim.zip”
You are done with the bootanimation change
Edit the gps script for your country/location
1. In the workingfolder/system/etc/ you will find a file named gps.conf, you can
edit this file with notepad++ or even word.
2. using the right gps script in this file can speed up gps lock, you can
find some from angeldeath, download extract and replace the gps.conf.
Adding ringtones :
Take your ringtone file...it should be in .ogg format..If not then convert it to .ogg..
Locate to the folder system>media>audio>ringtones>
Copy and paste your .ogg files here in ringtones folder..
You can also change notifications, alarm and UI tones like this..
Changing the Fonts :
Take your desired font.ttf file and rename it as DroidSans.ttf..
Locate to the folder system>fonts>
Now, replace the file DroidSans.ttf with your desired DoridSans.ttf...
To change the lock screen clock font...replace the Clocktopia.ttf with your desired one..(rename first)..
build.prop tweaks!!
check this or this or this post for build.prop
NOTE: EDIT BUILD.PROP WITH NOTEPAD++. SIMPLE NOTEPAD WILL CORRUPT THE FILE.
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Part-4 Theming Your ROM
Via UOT Kitchen
Apex said:
Credit to Jermaine151
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Deaaling with .9 pngs
Here neroyoung will teach you how to deal with the pngs ening with .9 extension
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Some Great and simple Guides
All things needed theming thread by theimpaler747
Theming .apk byAndrewtst
How to make "basic" theming mods + .9.png tutorial by dully79
Cooking with UOT Kitchen by Apex
[GUIDE]Theming Guide for changing system text settings(Recommended)
[TUTORIAL][ICS][GB]How to change Android's black background(By me)(recommeded)
[Tutorial]-ICS-AOKP/CM9-UPDATED-Miscellaneous MODS[Nav bar,Notification header etc](most recommeded)
MORE ADVANCE MODIFICATION (starters for beginners)
editing .apk files
THERE ARE TWO BEST TOOLS FOR EDITING .APK FILES
1. APKTOOLS
This video by neroyoung teaches you how to setup APKTOOL folder as well as teaches you how to edit .apk files
2. APK Manager
this video by adgoosuc teaches you How to unpack,repack and sign an APK File with APK Manager
Editing .JAR Files
In this video by neroyoung you will get information on how to edit .jar files like services.jar using APKTOOL
How to integrate an app in settings(recommended)
Thread Junction
adding mods and scripts...
download mods and scripts from links below and copy past all files in same folder as your rom... like for init.d scripts add them to system/etc/init.d/here and all permissions in updater script to your updater script...(dont forget to give them credit for it...)
links:-
Tweaks
[TweakZV6] Init.d best tweaks[Flashable] Increase your performance by [email protected]
Collection build.prop; init.d; etc. by optik19918
init.d Tweaks collection by dsexton702
[SCRIPTS][TWEAKS][CWM]SlaidyBoost-V2.3 by slaid480
[CWM][SCRIPTS][TWEAKS] Adrenaline™ Engine by ImbaWind
V6 SuperCharger by zeppelinrox
[SCRIPTS]CronMod-A2SD/D2EXT/INT2EXT by croniccorey
Maximum MultiTasking Mods + V6 SuperCharger BY zeppelinrox
All in one tweaks build.prop,init.d,Wifi,Xloud,Bravia,A-Gps,A/V Sync,Modules by XtremePeople
Xloud and Bravia engine by aiman112
Sound/Audio MODs
AwesomeBEATS™ v.3 by ...Awesome...
(MOD)Beats Audio(2.3+up) by RockoDev
Tuned MegaBassBeat by kurotsugi
[AROMA] Beats Mode - Enhanced Beats sound V7.5 by MemAllocatoR
Miscellaneous Tweaks
Interactive Phone Modification [GUIDE]
ICS Style 'Settings.apk' - Make it yourself by balamu96m
StatusBar Tweaks by Master&Slave™
Change lockrings on any rom by daveyannihilation
change ICS lockscreen animation to Honeycomb style by evilisto
S Voice for any devices [ICS] by PlaYOuT
Implement Swipe to Remove Notification by hansip87
Remove SMS log from Call log by wilfredcool007
Activate the rotation of the lockscreen by GalaxyUser
Add 6 lockscreens Mod + Lockscreen Gestures by pratyush.creed
How to add customizable 14 statusbar toggle buttons for samsung ROM by lidroid
Create a custom notification dropdown by jeffsanace
One Click odexing for better RAM Speed
these are few i love, find more yourself...
MORE WILL BE ADDED SOON...
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Few Guides
Xposed - ROM modding without modifying APKs/flashing
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Compiling CWM Recovery
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Compiling TWRP Recovery
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Building Kernels and Android Sources
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Porting ARM V7 Roms to ARM V6
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Porting MIUI with JB/ICS
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Porting Jelly Bean( A few Assists)
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Dev Basics Collection
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MIUI v4
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MIUI v4 Updated- Different and Noob Friendly
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Sense UI
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Making a Flashable Package (Update.zip)
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Making a CWM Flashable Zip
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Complete Android ROM development and essential tutorials
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Re-Odexing a ROM
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Porting AOSP ICS ROMs
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Compiling CM9 on Mac-OSX Lion
.
MIUI (Source GB)
.
Create your own De-Bloat Tool
.
Porting LewaOS,JoyOS for Noobs
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UOT Kitchen Guide
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Making your Own Custom ROM
.
Unpack or Repack an APK
.
Building your first KERNEL
.
Compile JB on Ubuntu
.
DEODEXing Stock ODEXED ROM
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[GUIDE]How to use AROMA Installer on any ROM/Device|NOOB Friendly|
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[Guide][How To] Adding Brightness Bar Slider to Status Bar
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[Guide] Jellybean navigation layout for CM7 ROM
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[GUIDE] How to add TABS to Settings with swipe gesture
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[DEV][TOOL] Android Image Kitchen - Unpack/Repack Kernel/Recovery + ramdisk
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[EASIEST WAY ROM DUMP] ROM dumping method for any phone
.
How to use GitHub
Other Modding and Theming:
Remap Hardware Button to ICS Recent Apps
.
Create GB Dictionary for your Language
.
ICS Recent Apps Button/Softkeys to Status Bar
.
Smooth Scrolling and Volume Increase
.
Re-Odexing a ROM
.
How to LogCat
.
Convert .jar to .apk
.
Setting up Android Dev Environment in Ubuntu 11.10
.
Modifying APK Files
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Modifying APK files - Another Method
CREDITS:
Credits to the Original Developers/Writers for posting this stuff.
I am just linking it to their threads, all credits go to them.
NOTE:
If you find any other Topic that maybe useful, Post it in comments, so that We can make a huge thread of Guides.
THANK YOU ALL:
I Thank you all for referring to this.. I have just searched a bit and though making a thread would be useful. I am really Happy that it helped many of you!! Will keep adding!!
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Last but the not the least: repackage the rom
AFTER YOU HAVE DONE ALL CHANGE/MODIFICATION YOU WANTED OPEN CYGWIN AGAIN AND TYPE
now convert update script to updater script(in option 23)
now lets edit updater script(optional)
the updater-script basically tells CWM what steps to take during the installation(flashing rom).
If you don't have any experience please don't edit anything other than what is in this simple tutorial.
TO EDIT UPDATER SCRIPT -
1.Go to META-INF/com/google/android
2.Open the updater-scrip file with Notepad++
3.Any text that would appear during the CWM install should be in this format :
Code:
ui_print("Put your text in HERE");
Add your text start at top and save,
then replace with new updater-scrip
Add New Aroma Installer to your ROMLink to Guide(By Me only)
AND AT LAST
[*]Now that you have made some changes it's time to pack the rom and test!!
Run the cygwin and type
enter option 99 - "biuld rom from working folder"
Choose your build option and few more enters
I recommend that you go with all default options until you get more experience with the kitchen.
When rom is packed and signed it will ask to change rom zip name (type name of your rom)
When its all done you will find a folder inside "cygwin/home/yousername/kitchen" called output_zip
Inside the folder is your new rom ready to be flashed and tested!!!
IF YOU WANT THAN YOU CAN MAKE CWM FLASH ABLE ZIP'S MANUALLY USE THIS TOOL BY I.AM.H3RO
congratulations you have build your own rom
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are facing java related problem with cygwin than refer post #8
If you have a rom without kernel then remove these lines:
Code:
assert(package_extract_file("boot.img", "/tmp/boot.img"),
write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p8"),
delete("/tmp/boot.img"));
If there is a package error then extract the files of the rom and repack them using any compression software.
If rom installed correctly but stuck onto logo screen?? Then remove try removing kernel and flashing rom again.
If rom installed correctly but got onto bootloop then there could be many possibilities which could lead to this. If you want accurate cause of it then do a logcat.
If there are some apk's which are not working then check if you correctly modded them.
Now what do you want more in a thread
Just Press thanks button and rate the thread 5 Stars and Show your Appreciation :highfive:
Well you beat me to it,i was contemplating wether or not i should do this,hahaha,very nice,i see your not finished yet,if you need any help,pm me,i have been using the kitchen for a couple of years now.I've learned a few tricks you can do with the kitchen.
Re: [UltimateGUIDE][How-to]Create your Own Custom ROM an easy way|Android Secrets -_-
You have done that like a boss..8|
Sent from my Karbonn A5 using xda premium
shreyans4020 said:
You have done that like a boss..8|
Sent from my Karbonn A5 using xda premium
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hehehehe thank you
good
epic guide bro..
sahil11 said:
epic guide bro..
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Discussions of the sort I just removed from this thread need to take place privately. Very little will get accomplished when they get posted on the forum. The primaries need to take this to PM and send me a message when an agreement has been reached.
An excellent piece of work...Awesome
coolbud012 said:
An excellent piece of work...Awesome
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And if you ever gets confused post here and i will do my best to solve it
Diablo67 said:
Well you beat me to it,i was contemplating wether or not i should do this,hahaha,very nice,i see your not finished yet,if you need any help,pm me,i have been using the kitchen for a couple of years now.I've learned a few tricks you can do with the kitchen.
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u can share you New Stuffs which u learning from Kitchen here too if you can Plz
hello, congratulations for the very detailed but the last step guide tells me that java is not installed, I installed java jdk 7u17. How can I fix?
I already tried reinstalling java but no change, here is a photo of the error https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BGcGYNOCIAAy4bk.jpg:large
EDIT: I solved, on Windows 8 64bit, java jdk is installed in x86 version, I had downloaded the x64 version. Now it works
Thanks for the guide, its great! But I have a problem, everytime I compile the zip I have a status 6 error, what do I have to edit with notepad++ in the update-script to make it work? Its quite frustrating xD And its already in Unix code ^^
Hi,
I just updated my SGS5 (G900F) to android 6.0.1 and I encountered a problem when ever I have the screen to choose an app in order to complete the action, I mean that screen when you can choose to "use this app only once" or "use as default".
Now I don't get to choose, I can only tap on the app that I want and it automatically chooses that app to be the default.
If I want to change it to the other app I can't because I couldn't find how to do this.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Hey follow the steps in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/bringing-buttons-to-select-task-t3404748
yash92duster said:
Hey follow the steps in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/bringing-buttons-to-select-task-t3404748
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Thank you for your reply, I'm kinda noobie so I didn't understood anything...
Where do I find framework.jar?
Royal_R said:
Thank you for your reply, I'm kinda noobie so I didn't understood anything...
Where do I find framework.jar?
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First Install Root Explorer APP
download from google or install from playstore
You will require root to access system files
if you have root
then open root explorer and locate to
system/framework/framework.jar
copy it to sd card
and follow those instructions how to edit from previous post
yash92duster said:
First Install Root Explorer APP
download from google or install from playstore
You will require root to access system files
if you have root
then open root explorer and locate to
system/framework/framework.jar
copy it to sd card
and follow those instructions how to edit from previous post
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Thanks I found it, I downloaded Batch apktool but I can't find where is the decompiled jar file in order to edit it
Royal_R said:
Thanks I found it, I downloaded Batch apktool but I can't find where is the decompiled jar file in order to edit it
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Put the jar file in
Input jar folder
Then run batch apktool press 06 to decompile jar
You will find decompile jar in input jar folder itself
Now
Make changes to jar by using notepad++
Save
Now press 07 in apktool
Recompiled jar will be in output jar folder
" Make sure " sign out put file is turned off " or else press 89 "
Now put the recompiled jar into input apk folder
And in apktool
press 4 to sign the jar
Now the signed jar will be in output apk
Now push the jar manually using root explorer or make a flashable zip
Good luck
yash92duster said:
Put the jar file in
Input jar folder
Then run batch apktool press 06 to decompile jar
You will find decompile jar in input jar folder itself
Now
Make changes to jar by using notepad++
Save
Now press 07 in apktool
Recompiled jar will be in output jar folder
" Make sure " sign out put file is turned off " or else press 89 "
Now put the recompiled jar into input apk folder
And in apktool
press 4 to sign the jar
Now the signed jar will be in output apk
Now push the jar manually using root explorer or make a flashable zip
Good luck
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Thank you again but I'm still struggling with the process
I did as you say but I can't find the decompiled jar file.
Here I recorded my steps, perhaps I'm missing something:
https://s32.postimg.org/5ufi421ol/Animation.gif
Royal_R said:
Thank you again but I'm still struggling with the process
I did as you say but I can't find the decompiled jar file.
Here I recorded my steps, perhaps I'm missing something:
https://s32.postimg.org/5ufi421ol/Animation.gif
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try putting
framework-res.apk &
twframework-res.apk
in _framework folder
then press 06 and check
Hey im using Batch ApkTool Version 3.4.5
Download it from my drive
Download Link
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6YfELxJkuUNdHRUYmxfa2hESGs
@Royal_R
I forgot to say this
did you Install
JAVA - JRE AND JDK
If not install them first
yash92duster said:
Put the jar file in
Input jar folder
Then run batch apktool press 06 to decompile jar
You will find decompile jar in input jar folder itself
Now
Make changes to jar by using notepad++
Save
Now press 07 in apktool
Recompiled jar will be in output jar folder
" Make sure " sign out put file is turned off " or else press 89 "
Now put the recompiled jar into input apk folder
And in apktool
press 4 to sign the jar
Now the signed jar will be in output apk
Now push the jar manually using root explorer or make a flashable zip
Good luck
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yash92duster said:
@Royal_R
I forgot to say this
did you Install
JAVA - JRE AND JDK
If not install them first
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Ok so I tried installing Java JDK & JRE and re-do the process. I tried decompile framwork.jar but still getting the same result as shown above and the same goes for framework-res.apk & twframework-res.apk.
I downloaded your version of Batch ApkTool and reset my computer but the results are the same. :crying:
Royal_R said:
Ok so I tried installing Java JDK & JRE and re-do the process. I tried decompile framwork.jar but still getting the same result as shown above and the same goes for framework-res.apk & twframework-res.apk.
I downloaded you version of Batch ApkTool and reset my computer but the results are the same. :crying:
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Send me your framework-resapk, twframework-res.apk, framework.jar
Add them in your drive and share the link
I will do it for you
There may be something wrong you have done
Did you add the JAVA location in system advance properties ?
yash92duster said:
Send me your framework-resapk, twframework-res.apk, framework.jar
Add them in your drive and share the link
I will do it for you
There may be something wrong you have done
Did you add the JAVA location in system advance properties ?
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I think you're right, I didn't add the location of the JAVA, I figured it will do it by itself but I guess not.
Any way thank you so much for your gesture I really do appreciate it a lot, it will save me a lot of time.
Here i uploaded the files:
http://www69.zippyshare.com/v/hfDF43Tt/file.html
Thanks again! :good:
Royal_R said:
I think you're right, I didn't add the location of the JAVA, I figured it will do it by itself but I guess not.
Any way thank you so much for your gesture I really do appreciate it a lot, it will save me a lot of time.
Here i uploaded the files:
http://www69.zippyshare.com/v/hfDF43Tt/file.html
Thanks again! :good:
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Give me sometime
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@Royal_R
Bro the framework.jar which you gave me is only 11.0 KB
Its wrong one
There is no smali_classes2 in it
framework.jar should be around 7.93 MB
Who gave it ? Did you get from your device only ?
Are using on Stock or Deodexed Rom??
yash92duster said:
Give me sometime
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@Royal_R
Bro the framework.jar which you gave me is only 11.0 KB
Its wrong one
There is no smali_classes2 in it
framework.jar should be around 7.93 MB
Who gave it ? Did you get from your device only ?
Are using on Stock or Deodexed Rom??
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I got it from my device , I'm using original firmware I downloaded from sammobile I do have rooted device so I used EZ File Manager to retrieve the files.
Royal_R said:
I got it from my device , I'm using original firmware I downloaded from sammobile I do have rooted device so I used EZ File Manager to retrieve the files.
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Sorry bro
you need deodexed rom inorder to mod framework.jar
Deodex your rom inorder to mod it
have a look at my framework.jar it has classes2.dex which is req to mod
may be someone else can help you find a way if it is possible to mod on Stock ROM
yash92duster said:
Sorry bro
you need deodexed rom inorder to mod framework.jar
Deodex your rom inorder to mod it
may be someone else can help you find a way if it is possible to mod on Stock ROM
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Oh man... Is there a way to deodex my firmware?
Royal_R said:
Oh man... Is there a way to deodex my firmware?
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Search in Xda
You will find tools to deodex rom
Royal_R said:
Oh man... Is there a way to deodex my firmware?
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Hi friend
use this tool for deodexing your odex rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65741469&postcount=574
if your device is 32 bit download SVADeodexerForArtx32.zip
if 64 bit download SVADeodexerForArtx64.zip
Download the Dat img extractor & cache extractor from my drive
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6YfELxJkuUNdHRUYmxfa2hESGs
Cache img Extractor - CacheRipperUX.zip
ExtractorforcynogenmodforDAT& IMG.rar
Steps
1. Download your rom zip from sammobile or any other site
2.extract the zip
3. use 7zip to open the extracted file and drag and drop to a new folder the cache, boot, and system images
4. use "Extractor for cynogenmod for DAT & IMG" application for extracting files from system.img
( i have attached the "Extractor for cynogenmod for DAT & IMG.zip" in my drive )
5.After system.img gets extracted copy or move the system folder to "SVADeodexerForArtx32" folder
6.Make sure you dont name folders with space
eg: new folder - gives error
newfolder - works
7. now extract "SVADeodexerForArtx32.zip" and run SVADeodexerForArt.exe
8 select the path of system folder ( which you cpoied to " SVADeodexerForArtx32 " folder
9.then click on app, priv-app, and framework
10. press execute
11. it will take 3 to 4 minutes to deodex your stock rom
12. now after execution completes you will see a log in which it says
symlinks are needed
so you must add them in your updater-script of your flashable zip
13 If you dont know then get META-INF folder of your model from any devs
14.now make a flashable zip of the system folder including boot.img
15.Goto twrp and flash the zip
Good luck bro
Make backup of old rom so that if anything goes wrong you can revert back
yash92duster said:
Hi friend
use this tool for deodexing your odex rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65741469&postcount=574
if your device is 32 bit download SVADeodexerForArtx32.zip
if 64 bit download SVADeodexerForArtx64.zip
Download the Dat img extractor & cache extractor from my drive
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6YfELxJkuUNdHRUYmxfa2hESGs
Cache img Extractor - CacheRipperUX.zip
ExtractorforcynogenmodforDAT& IMG.rar
Steps
1. Download your rom zip from sammobile or any other site
2.extract the zip
3. use 7zip to open the extracted file and drag and drop to a new folder the cache, boot, and system images
4. use "Extractor for cynogenmod for DAT & IMG" application for extracting files from system.img
( i have attached the "Extractor for cynogenmod for DAT & IMG.zip" in my drive )
5.After system.img gets extracted copy or move the system folder to "SVADeodexerForArtx32" folder
6.Make sure you dont name folders with space
eg: new folder - gives error
newfolder - works
7. now extract "SVADeodexerForArtx32.zip" and run SVADeodexerForArt.exe
8 select the path of system folder ( which you cpoied to " SVADeodexerForArtx32 " folder
9.then click on app, priv-app, and framework
10. press execute
11. it will take 3 to 4 minutes to deodex your stock rom
12. now after execution completes you will see a log in which it says
symlinks are needed
so you must add them in your updater-script of your flashable zip
13 If you dont know then get META-INF folder of your model from any devs
14.now make a flashable zip of the system folder including boot.img
15.Goto twrp and flash the zip
Good luck bro
Make backup of old rom so that if anything goes wrong you can revert back
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I can't thank you enough, I did as you said and reached the step where I need to to find those symlinks (btw: I have no idea what they are or where to get a META-INF folder :cyclops
During the execution it encountered an error, here:
I don't know if it's ok or not because at the end when the log opened I saw that the files were deodexed without any errors:
Is it safe to continue?
Royal_R said:
I can't thank you enough, I did as you said and reached the step where I need to to find those symlinks (btw: I have no idea what they are or where to get a META-INF folder :cyclops
During the execution it encountered an error, here:
I don't know if it's ok or not because at the end when the log opened I saw that the files were deodexed without any errors:
Is it safe to continue?
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Is java sdk installed ??
if not install latest one
get META-INF folder from your device customs roms