Hey guys could someone tell me how to unpack a Rom, modify it then re-pack it please, or just point me to a tutorial.
Many thanks.
Jay.
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Well i'm a noob around these corners too, having my first-ever android phone since april and trying to learn as much as possible from this awesome community.
That being said, You can open and/or extract a rom, by using a zip/rar archiver like winzip, winrar etc. You can then add or remove system apps by moving to system/app (at least that's the tree hierarchy on cyanogen, but i guess it should be universal). In case you need to modify or add files, you can even do it directly from your zip/rar manager on the fly without the need of ectracing and re-compressing the rom.
That's my 2 bits of knowledge for you
Hey, that's exactly the info I was looking for.
Thank you.
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Sorry if this information is available already.. BUT is there a way to convert a .py to a .apk from the android phone or from the computer I'm sure there is but I don't know how and yes...I've checked on google
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How do you mean converting .py to .apk? An .apk file is just a zip compressed archive with a certain file structure containing the compiled sources and your raw resources.
I'm quite certain that there is no way to just convert a Python script to a functional Android application.
If you instead meant that you are looking for an interpreter which interprets Python for example then yes there is a library called Bean shell.
okay thank you I was looking for a way to convert it but I guess it's okay is there a way to treat it as a market app.. where if I gave them a link with a barcode image that they can download it like a regular apk and perhaps give the option to install sl4a.. And how do you increase text size of the interpreter?
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I found out how to convert it... It's in the sl4a wiki pages and requires eclipse, quite a bit of steps but it's possible
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Legend28469 said:
I found out how to convert it... It's in the sl4a wiki pages and requires eclipse, quite a bit of steps but it's possible
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Just wanted to add the link for the wiki as it's quite disorganized
https://code.google.com/p/android-scripting/wiki/SharingScripts#Scripts_as_APKs
so would this work with a project file made up using tkinter? ive got a script i want to build into an app but cant get kivy to work because of an issue with pygame and tkinter works fine
I want to apologize if this is in the wrong section ahead of time.
I have been running this over and over in my head im wanting to make my own rom. I had the idea that I could just create a zip that was able to be flashed on the phone and update everything that way. Im not really quite sure where to begin and I don't have too much programming knowledge (thus the idea to craft a custom flashable)
What would be the pros and cons of just making a flashable as oppose to building everything from the ground up.
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Any help
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Google is you're friend I would start with installing Ubuntu I Google's and found a guide for making a rom from aosp which is what I intend on trying to do when I get time but if you want a regular rom with your things in it you could use windows and any rom just add your own things to it that you want. I'm on my phone so can't help you much just pm me ill try to help as much as I can
What is it that you want changed?
Just apps and images? Make a theme.. i am working on one now. It's not too bad to actually make the changes, my struggles were learning the initial setup process and then WHAT to edit for my end result.
you can check my honeycomb theme thread, it may help.... theme section.
I am currently work on a program/script to manage ROMs, and I will be releasing it initially for the Kindle Fire for beta testing. This will be a full featured program with the following :
- Compile ROMs from source
- Extract & zip ROMs
- Decompile/Compile APK and JAR files in the ROM (selective or the whole ROM at once)
- Unpack / repack kernel
- ROMs and devices each will have their own config file to store information specific to each, such as comments and status
- Much more planned, such as the ability to browse and edit files, search and compare, etc
The big advantage to this, and what prompted me to write this in the first place, is the ability to have all of the necessary tools in one place and better keep track of your ROM projects. As I was working on modifying or porting ROMs, a big headache was having to go to so many places to do different things to a ROM, which leaves files scattered all over your hard drive.
This will help keep everything more organized and the goal is to cut out manually having to do so much when it comes to basic tasks, and eventually even the more advanced tasks involved.
The initial release will be for Linux, but a Windows version will follow (minus the Linux specific features such as compile from source).
I have made some great progress on this already, and am close to a beta release.
So, what I need help on is a name for this. Here is what I have so far as choices, I welcome suggestions. Those that reply with suggestions for a name will be the first to receive beta versions to try out
- DEVROID
- [ARM] Android Rom Master
That is all I have so far, so please throw some good options my way.
How about - Kindle Fire Rom Manager?
romifi_R_ed? or ROMIFI_r_ED? linked with youe nick
animefun135 said:
How about - Kindle Fire Rom Manager?
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This was originally just for the KF but most of this stuff is generic enough to work on other devices, so I will be adding functionality for multiple devices. So the name shouldn't be specific to the KF. I'm just offering it for the KF first.
When it was going to be KF specific I had "Kindle Inferno" in mind....
Now that would be a good name for a ROM !
[ARDS] - Android Rom Developer Script (or Studio)
or
[ARDT] - Android Rom Developer Tool
or simply
[ARD] - Android Rom Developer (the shortcut is like a german television channel)
b63 said:
[TARDiS] - The Android Rom Developer Script (or Studio)
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Fixed
Need to come up with something foe the "i"!
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[CRT] Complete Rom Tool
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I like the variation that @nykuil modified. Don't think you need to come up with anything for the I really. I know nearly nothing about Dr. Who, but love the name because it is recognizable.
Yeah the tardis is really a cool idea. who doesn't love Dr Who. ( at least the original )
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Thanks guys, keep 'em coming...
CWMR+KF
ClockWorkModRecovery+KindleFire? ?
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Slrb script library for ROM
Slrp script library for ROM publishing
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[TARDIS!] - Total Android Rom Development is Easy!
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Maybe this?
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I'm a beginner in AndroidModding, and the ways that I have found so far are boring (as well as my ability to describe my project).
Basically, I'm developing a visual tool to facilitate mods creation. I know there are already some, but I intend to make a better base for beginners as I don't make crap.
I'll leave out some screen shots and when I make the program more stable I'll upload a first test version.
I wish everyone who has any idea about what I can add in the project manifest and suggest the same. At the end I will give credit to all who help me improve things.
And also, if you guys think this is will be useless please tell me this too
[Change log]
14/10/13
Working features:
-Create and manage Devices and ROMs
--Auto framework change 90% complete
-Create multiple projects of same APK
-Import an APK via dialog box to avoid mistake at folder arrange
-Decompile, Build, Auto META-INF PATCH, Recompile and ZipAlign just at one click for each function.
-Shortcut to working folders
-Debug output
-Set zipalign compression option
Features i'm working on:
-Auto change framework for different devices
-Auto mod scripting
-Translation features
-Pull/Push files via ADB
Features that I already tought about:
-Multi-Framework capability: Switch between frameworks to mod apps of different Roms and devices without complication.
-Project creation: Create a new independent mod with just one click without losing your previous project.
-Auto patch: Select a Mod in a list, choose your preferences and watch while program do the hard work for you.
-Create a auto patch youself: If you are already experient and want automate your mods, you can create a list of actions to auto apply into an apk.
-Create a Zip file to install in recovery mod
-Default stuff to ApkTool like decompile, build, recompile, blabla
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-Adb pull/push: send or get files from your phone by adb connection
-Smali code autopatch support
ps: I don't know speak english as well, so, sorry about any mistake
This is good and seems fun
will wait for a test release
Will it be Open Source ?
Then we could improve your work by submitting patches
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Will it be Open Source ?
Then we could improve your work by submitting patches
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Its a good idea, I'll think aboit it
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Also, if you need an tester for your tool I have time and i would do it
That tool will be great for a nope like me thanks
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shfddi being
:good:
i'll help to test if u want to..
Live log would be good. To watch as phone boots into an inevitable bootloop when trying something new. Saves running log separately and lets you view as it happens. With filtering would be good. Adbmagic did something similar but you cant copy or search the log.
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Solved!Does anyone know if a xml like instead when inner value is empty interferes something or just make file bigger? I mean to Android, because I know their same thing.
Also, who wants help me making me an logo? I was thinking about an android with Merlin's costume, but I don't have the skills to reproduce this
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Live log would be good. To watch as phone boots into an inevitable bootloop when trying something new. Saves running log separately and lets you view as it happens. With filtering would be good. Adbmagic did something similar but you cant copy or search the log.
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That's a good idea, i'll try implement that, thanks
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Does anyone know if a xml like instead when inner value is empty interferes something or just make file bigger? I mean to Android, because I know their same thing.
Also, who wants help me making me an logo? I was thinking about an android with Merlin's costume, but I don't have the skills to reproduce this
That's a good idea, i'll try implement that, thanks
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Bump !
Logo in progress
( Android with Merlin Costum. lol xD )
New changes at thread!!!
I pretend to release a beta version this week yet
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Bump !
Logo in progress
( Android with Merlin Costum. lol xD )
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Can we see a preview of our MerlinDroid?
(i would be annoying if i ask an icon version?)
Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and this is my first post on here. I don't really have any advanced programming knowledge, but I have Studied Java in School.
So what I'm basically interested is in making themes for Android Apps like Instagram.
I'm taking help of the following guides -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168763 [Guides to create Themes]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814 [Guides to create Themes]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891686 [How to use APKTOOL}
So i need :-
framework-res.apk (location : /system/framework)
SystemUI.apk (location : /system/app)
twframework-res.apk (location : /system/framework)
I know I need to pull these out from my device, but for that I would have to root it, which I don't intend to because I may brick my device. So if any one of you would be kind enough to extract these apks from your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 ?
Or if I can still make the themes without the apks from the Specific Device, can anybody give me the needed apks from any device?
Btw my Device runs on Android Jellybean 4.1.2
Thank You!
Any help or advice will be appreciated
Sorry I can't help you out, but I would highly recommend rooting. Xda forums have many reliable guides, and if all steps are followed properly the chances of bricking your device are slim. Definitely get more possibilities with a rooted device with custom recovery. Here is a guide if you change your mind.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502388
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Sorry I can't help you out, but I would highly recommend rooting. Xda forums have many reliable guides, and if all steps are followed properly the chances of bricking your device are slim. Definitely get more possibilities with a rooted device with custom recovery. Here is a guide if you change your mind.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502388
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Thanks, I'll see to it
You can get those files from your device even without rooting, use a file manager like ES Explorer and enable up-to root mode & search the /system directory for the files needed. (No root actually needed, works on ES File Explorer v1.6.2.5 at least).
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You can get those files from your device even without rooting, use a file manager like ES Explorer and enable up-to root mode & search the /system directory for the files needed. (No root actually needed, works on ES File Explorer v1.6.2.5 at least).
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Thank you so much! I'll try it out right away
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Goodness, thanks a ton! I could have done it way before If I knew it haha. Thanks, so finally I can get started with making themes
Hi
You know that can use some ways to access system files(as file managers and copy)without root but I offer you root your T211! It can help you to prform your advance pesonal works.
In general Root isn,t dengerous if you be careful!
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root is never dangerous
only wat u do after it is
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If you change your mind about root. This link will lead you to a apk you can download directly to phone. No need to hook up to pc. It is absolutely safe and if it does not work. It will simply say fail. No changes made to phone.
http://playfuldroidz.com/wiki/Saferoot
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Sorry, but i didn't get that
RichARich said:
Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and this is my first post on here. I don't really have any advanced programming knowledge, but I have Studied Java in School.
So what I'm basically interested is in making themes for Android Apps like Instagram.
I'm taking help of the following guides -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168763 [Guides to create Themes]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814 [Guides to create Themes]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891686 [How to use APKTOOL}
So i need :-
framework-res.apk (location : /system/framework)
SystemUI.apk (location : /system/app)
twframework-res.apk (location : /system/framework)
I know I need to pull these out from my device, but for that I would have to root it, which I don't intend to because I may brick my device. So if any one of you would be kind enough to extract these apks from your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 ?
Or if I can still make the themes without the apks from the Specific Device, can anybody give me the needed apks from any device?
Btw my Device runs on Android Jellybean 4.1.2
Thank You!
Any help or advice will be appreciated
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well, i cant understand why do you need these files to theme some third party app
these are needed if you are to theme your rom, these are basically what your phone looks like and changing these will change the look of your phone(DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO PUT IN THESE FILES FROM OTHER PHONE, THIS WILL SOFT BRICK YOUR PHONE/TAB)
if you are going to theme your rom, then you need these and you can easily pull these from system directory without the need of root access.
you can use ES file manager/go file manager/root explorer(i recommend) and a lot of such apps out there which can help you access root folders without actual root access
Lol
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well, i cant understand why do you need these files to theme some third party app
these are needed if you are to theme your rom, these are basically what your phone looks like and changing these will change the look of your phone(DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO PUT IN THESE FILES FROM OTHER PHONE, THIS WILL SOFT BRICK YOUR PHONE/TAB)
if you are going to theme your rom, then you need these and you can easily pull these from system directory without the need of root access.
you can use ES file manager/go file manager/root explorer(i recommend) and a lot of such apps out there which can help you access root folders without actual root access
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It's not his/her fault.
These guides he/she read, don't say that you need framework-res.apk (and so on) only for theaming system apps.
Download like root browser open and browse in system/app for systemui.apk there is also systemui.odex also
And for framework
Browse system/framework
N there is no framework.odex for it
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