Hi everyone,
Alokbina and I have created a tool which allows users to very easily deodex apks from a rom. This tool is very useful for Rom developers too. For now only windows is supported but we will try our best to make the same tool for linux too and make the tool as user friendly as possible. And, please don't forget to thank alokbina too.
NOW EVEN ON XDA PORTAL - http://www.xda-developers.com/android/deodex-all-the-things-with-universal-deodexer/
NOW WITH A BEAUTIFUL NEW GUI
Requirements:-
--->Java installed on your PC
--->system/framework folder from your rom
--->apks from that SAME ROM with the respective .odex file
--->Patience and a calm head (common sense included)
Instructions :-
1. Download and extract the zip. You will get a folder called "Universal_Deodexer_VX"
2. Open the folder and place your framework files [/system/framework] in the "framework" folder.
3. Place all your apks or jars in the "source" folder. No need to manually check if a apk has the corresponding .odex file or not. Apks or Jars which do not have .odex files are automatically deleted.
4. Double click on Launcher.bat to start the tool.
5. Select the various options (android version, compression level).Then chose the deodex option. The deodexing process can be seen in the cmd window, and the log for the process can be found in the "working" folder.
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6. Deodexed files will be found in the "done" directory. This is how the window looks after the process is complete :-
Download link -
V5 - http://www.mediafire.com/download/dz5z7oa3mbmwwom/Universal_Deodexer_V5.zip
V4 - http://d-h.st/bMp
V3 [FIXED] - http://d-h.st/QGo [MIRROR OF V3 - https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s...rxa7Thm9776KkEFAN87WMgcsF5NwDgiQ8CpkUFA&dl=1]
V2 - http://d-h.st/MZR
V1 - http://d-h.st/jGf
Source Code - https://github.com/abcdjdj/Universal_Deodexer
To do:-
--->Add JAR support for deodexing
--->Make linux version
--->Make it more of a "one-click deodexing"
--->Multiple apk support
Credit:-
---> iBotPeaches (apktool)
---> Google and all the guys who wrote tutorials on creating batch files
---> My teachers who teach me Java
import java.iForgotYou.*;
Changelog
Code:
V5
-->Re-wrote the entire tool from scratch (improved code, more efficient and professional code)
-->Added KitKat support
-->Updated to latest Smali and Baksmali (2.0.3)
-->Fixed the logging mechanism. Now everything gets logged properly in the file.
-->No more annoying windows opening and closing. Everything gets done in one window silently.
-->Added a verification check to see if the deodexing is successful
-->Added an option to reset tool to default (clears all files, makes it just as it was when downloaded)
-->Using a single script to deodex jar and apk files
-->Removed the flashy multi-coloured background. Switched to a simple Holo blue background
-->Lots of other small fixes and changes
V4
--->Made the tool a GUI based tool/software!:D
--->Lightweight Java Swing API is being used.
--->Added option to set compression level from the GUI.
--->Added option to set api level from the GUI.
--->Added a debug mode which can be easily enabled from the GUI. Debug mode prevents the deodexing window from closing
automatically so that it is easier to diagnose any errors if present.:)
--->Moved the framework files to a separate "framework" folder. It looks much cleaner now:)
--->Apks/Jars which do not have .odex files are now automatically deleted. No need to manually go through the files and delete anything.
--->Randomly assign a colour to each button on every run.
--->Fixed some other minor bugs.
--->As this has become a big project with a big source code, I will be uploading the source code on Github:D
V3
---> Added option to deodex JAR files.
---> Added option to pull framework files from phone.
---> Fixed a very important logical error in the Java code
V2
---> Built from scratch again.
---> Added multiple apk deodexing support. Deodex all apks at once.
Completely one-clickish!
---> No need for apktool now. 7z is used instead
---> Updated some Java code and added "clear framework" and logs option
---> Java source code is now open source!:)
V1
---> Initial Release
FAQ -
Q1) I could see some kind of errors while
deodexing but the cmd window closes very
quickly and automatically..
A - Before starting the doedexing process, be
sure to check the debug mode option. Now
the cmd windows won’t close automatically,
so you can post a screen shot here.
Q2) After following all the instructions, I
double clicked on Universal Deodexer VX.jar
but nothing happens.
A- Open up a cmd window by holding shift
and right clicking anywhere in the folder and
chose open command window here. Then
type this command –
Code:
Java –jar “Universal Deodexer VX.jar”
Now you will be able to identify the problem.
Q3) After typing the above command, I get
this error -
Exception in thread "main"
java.lang.UnsupportedClassVersionError:
Control : Uns
upported major.minor version 51.0
at
java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass1(Native
Method)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClassCond
(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass
(Unknown Source)
at
java.security.SecureClassLoader.defineClass
(Unknow n Source)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.defineClass
(Unknown Source)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.access
$000(Unknown Source)
at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(Unknown
Source)
at
java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged
(Native Method)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass
(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass
(Unknown Source)
at sun.misc.Launcher
$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown
Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass
(Unknown Source)
Could not find the main class: Control.
Program will exit.
A- Please uninstall all previous versions of
java and download the latest version of Java
for your OS.
Q4) During the deodexing process, I get
some error like this –
UNEXPECTED TOP-LEVEL EXCEPTION:
org.jf.dexlib.Util.ExceptionWithContext:
regCount does not match the number of
arguments of the method
at
org.jf.dexlib.Util.ExceptionWithContext.withContex
t(ExceptionWithContext.java:54)
at
org.jf.dexlib.Code.InstructionIterator.IterateInst
ructions(InstructionIterator.java:92)..
A – Before starting the deodexing process,
be sure to select the correct Android Version
in the list on the right side of the screen.
That should solve the problem. If it still
persists then please provide us with the rom/
device/android version etc.
Q5) My apks and jar files got deodexed
properly but my phone is stuck in a
bootloop.
A- Try deodexing the apk with a lower
compression level. If this does not help then
fix permissions in your recovery. If nothing
helps in please post a logcat.
Q6) One or two applications are force
closing after deodexing them.
A- Deodex those particular apks with the
compression level as 0.
Q7) I get this error while my files are getting
deodexed –
‘xcopy’ is not recognized as an internal or
external command, or operable program or
batch file.
A- Your environment variables are not set
properly. Check this - http://
developer.appcelerator.com/qu...ternal-
command
Q8) The deodexing process has got stuck..
A- Leave it for some time. It takes some
time to convert the .odex file into smali and
then into classes.dex. If nothing happens
after some time, please let us know by
leaving your comment below along with your
device name/rom/android version etc.
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Nice maddy. Keep up the good work.
Re: [TOOL][WINDOWS]Universal Deodexer[ALL DEVICES!!]
Great
Keep it up
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Me Likey:good:
Great work.. Thank you..
Very nice! Im porting it to linux - easy work once I remember how bat files works haha long time since im a bash rat.. i still miss using .bat files anyway, but sticking to the subject, i'll try to port it
Source Code..? (The Slow.class)
Re: [TOOL][WINDOWS]Universal Deodexer[ALL DEVICES!!]
Good work guys. :thumbup:
Peteragent5 said:
Source Code..? (The Slow.class)
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Well uh um, is it compulsary to make it open source?(I don't know much about those GPL licenses but I thought that was only for the Linux kernel) Anyway, I will provide it with the V2 update.
@everyone - V2 will be much much more user-friendly.
Thank you for using our tool guys.
Hi guys!
V2 is completely ready. Completely one click to deodex now. No need to enter anything extra. Just click on one button and deodex all apks. Support for deodexing multiple apks has been added. No need to use apktool at all now. Will update OP very soon..
Thank you,
abcdjdj
abcdjdj said:
Hi guys!
V2 is completely ready. Completely one click to deodex now. No need to enter anything extra. Just click on one button and deodex all apks. Support for deodexing multiple apks has been added. No need to use apktool at all now. Will update OP very soon..
Thank you,
abcdjdj
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That's great. Can't wait as I'm actually using the tool right now.
Stealyourface said:
That's great. Can't wait as I'm actually using the tool right now.
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OP updated. V2 has been released!!
Peteragent5 said:
Source Code..? (The Slow.class)
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Source code has been added in the first post.:good:
Thanks for the tool! I´m deodexing apks now, works fine, but is slowly...
Why not select a folder and deodex the folder? 1 to 1 is more slowly, is better select a folder CCCC:
Jaizu said:
Thanks for the tool! I´m deodexing apks now, works fine, but is slowly...
Why not select a folder and deodex the folder? 1 to 1 is more slowly, is better select a folder CCCC:
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I think that you are using V1. Please use V2 because you can deodex multiple apks at once and it is completely one clickish. Please check the OP for more info.
Thank you for using my tool.
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Awesome!
Anyone tried V2?
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Hey there. I'm trying to use your deodexer as we speak and a couple issues I've had with it were fixable by me, namely a pathing error regarding java. However, I am getting this:
Deodexing apk..
Error occured while loading boot class path files. Aborting.
org.jf.dexlib.Util.ExceptionWithContext: Cannot locate boot class path file core
.odex
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.loadBootClassPath(ClassPath.jav
a:218)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.initClassPath(ClassPath.java:14
6)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.ClassPath.InitializeClassPathFromOdex(Cla
ssPath.java:111)
at org.jf.baksmali.baksmali.disassembleDexFile(baksmali.java:94)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:308)
C:\Users\blarg\Downloads\Compressed\Deodex_V2\apks\AccuweatherDaemon.apk
1 File(s) copied
UNEXPECTED TOP-LEVEL EXCEPTION:
java.lang.RuntimeException: Cannot find file or directory "out/"
at org.jf.smali.main.main(main.java:180)
File not found - classes.dex
Any idea what I can do to fix this?
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Can this be used to change the main icon of an app?
Also can it be used to theme an app?
Thanks for this!
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jameslfc5 said:
Can this be used to change the main icon of an app?
Also can it be used to theme an app?
Thanks for this!
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yes and yes
the script in v5.0 the command numbers are the same as in 4.9 ie, to read log it's still option 21 in 5.0, but under the about option it says v5.0 is this correct, or should the command numbers be different...
I keptthe options the same there is some more tweaking that needs to be done and not being the original guy who wrote this I am reluctent to change it much. This is basically a unofficial release of his script until he decides to make more updates to this but feel free to report anything that does not work or if you see a patch I might of missed or over looked a change needed
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Wow! I was looking at APK Manager 4.9 just last night but didn't download it since I noticed it hadn't been updated since last year.
I just happened to Google again right now, and noticed this 5.0 that was just released this morning.
Thanks for updating this. I'll be playing around with it tomorrow...
I'm stumped...I'm trying to run this on Vista. I have Java installed, but when I run the script I get:
Java was not found, you will not be able to sign apks or use apktool
Press any key to continue . . .
I realize this is probably not a problem with your tool, but I'd appreciate any help offered to get it working.
***Edit*** Found my problem. When I set my path for Java I used a : instead of a ; it's working perfectly now.
I have yet to be able to decompile an app with dependencies using option 10, the managers says to drag the dependee apk in this window or type its path, I can't drag and drop anything to the manager and I don't understand type in its path, do I type the path of the location of the apk on my computer or what? Also where should the framework-res be installed, in the other folder? I didn't install apk manager in my Android folder where my SDK is located it's just on my computer under a general file/folder, does it matter where it's installed? Please help, I've asked this question on the 4.9 thread but got no response...
oh yeah I forgot to mention that the apps I'm trying to decompile using option 10 are non system apps like the ones that you get from the market that can't be decompied using option 9...
has the linux version script been updated to include the option for installing resources for dependecies
adude247 said:
I have yet to be able to decompile an app with dependencies using option 10, the managers says to drag the dependee apk in this window or type its path, I can't drag and drop anything to the manager and I don't understand type in its path, do I type the path of the location of the apk on my computer or what? Also where should the framework-res be installed, in the other folder? I didn't install apk manager in my Android folder where my SDK is located it's just on my computer under a general file/folder, does it matter where it's installed? Please help, I've asked this question on the 4.9 thread but got no response...
oh yeah I forgot to mention that the apps I'm trying to decompile using option 10 are non system apps like the ones that you get from the market that can't be decompied using option 9...
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realy no one...
This is perfect. I've been finding myself playing with quite a few apk's lately and going through a bunch in order to test them. This will save me quite a few steps. Thanks.
Great update. Thanks
Here is a log of the error when decompileing an apk. It works fine in 4.9 with apktool 1.3.1 but gives this error in your 5.0. I have seen this where one version of apktool will decompile the apk but the newer version will not.
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I have yet to be able to decompile an app with dependencies using option 10, the managers says to drag the dependee apk in this window or type its path, I can't drag and drop anything to the manager and I don't understand type in its path, do I type the path of the location of the apk on my computer or what? Also where should the framework-res be installed, in the other folder? I didn't install apk manager in my Android folder where my SDK is located it's just on my computer under a general file/folder, does it matter where it's installed? Please help, I've asked this question on the 4.9 thread but got no response...
oh yeah I forgot to mention that the apps I'm trying to decompile using option 10 are non system apps like the ones that you get from the market that can't be decompied using option 9...
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First you need to make sure the path has no empty parts
C://androidfiles/apk_manager_5.0 is fine, C://android files/apk_manager_5.0 would create issues.
You only need to install new framework`s in the following cases:
1. You decompile a system apk from a different Android platform then before (Froyo, Gingerbread eg.) - in that case you install a new framework-res.apk
2. You decompile a system apk with dependencies to a 2nd framework like in Sense ROM`s or Samsung ROM`s - in that case you will in case of Sense install a new com.htc.resources.apk
You can install these with 10 option and just drag the framework in the bottom of the script window. In the rare case this fails (never happened to me), you can manually install frameworks in apktool:
open a terminal/command prompt
cd into the folder, where your apk is located
(in this example sensation)
now type this:
apktool if framework-res.apk sensation (sensation will be a tag name of the framework)
and then after type this:
apktool if com.htc.resources.apk sensation (sensation will be a tag name of the framework)
You don`t need the tags, but in case you are working on multiple projects with apktool, it makes sense. In any case I doubt you will have issues, if you drag framework to the correct area.
zelendel said:
Here is a log of the error when decompileing an apk. It works fine in 4.9 with apktool 1.3.1 but gives this error in your 5.0. I have seen this where one version of apktool will decompile the apk but the newer version will not.
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1.3.1 is always good to have, since sometimes new apktool versions create issues (and vice versa). For that reason I always have several versions on hand so I can just drag them in "other" folder when needed.
Exactly how do I change the path to include adb.exe, which in Android SDK 12 is in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools path.
Because Every time I launch the script in APK Manager, I get this message "Adb was not found. You will not be able to manipulate the files on your phone". I would really like to get this working. Thanks guys.
Hi.
I would have preferred to have figured this out for myself but I'm stumped here. An unmodified framework decompiles ok but any other apk fails.
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I've attached the log and the unmodified apk I'd like to mod.
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Im trying to edit the framework-res.apk from my rom, to change the battery icons.
Im using APK manager to decompile the apk, then i replace the stat_sys_battery pngs with 30 custom ones. after that i edit the stat_sys_battery.xml and zzzstat_sys_battery.xml to include my pngs at specific battery percantages.
that all goes well, but when i try to compile the .apk i get some errors.
first i have to type y or n i its a system app.
i press y and enter
after that it says to navigate to /apkmanager/keep and delete all files i edited.
but all files in this folder is the stock ones (IE unedited)
i have tried a bunch of things:
1. do nothing and continue
I end up with a 4 KB unsignedframework-res.apk containing onlt meta info
2. I delete the stock versions of the files I edited
I end up with exactly what was in the keep folder, an .apk without the files which I deleted
3. I delete the stock versions of the files I edited, and replace them with my modified files
I end up with what seems to be what i need (when i open the .apk in 7-zip i see all of my pngs and xmls) but when i flash it i end up with the battery unknown icon
Can anyone enlighten me??
Ok, I have no more Java or adb.exe issues. The problem is, once I choose 9 to decompile, the cmd window closes and nothing gets decompiled. Any workaround for that? I tried to change the compatibility to XP sp3 but no help.
Hey guys iv had trouble discovering a version of apktool that would actually work on Samsung stock firmware !
Although I think I may have just found one which can decompile: HERE
This is confirmed working on CM9 .apk files.. Samsung on the other hand has been troublesome im hoping one of the dev's can offer some sort of explanation.
CRASH COURSE FOR NOOBS
First things first, you can to extract your "framework-res.apk" from "system/framework" of your rom.
You will then have to set your framework file in apktool.. Two ways of doing so:
If you have apktool installed in C:\Windows open a CMD window and type the following command: "apktool if framework-res.apk".
or
You simply rename your framework-res.apk to "1.apk" and place it in "C:\Users\<YOURUSERNAME>\framework".
You then want to extract "Apk Manager ICS" from the zip you downloaded & then place the apk you want to modify in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder.
At this stage you can open up "Script.bat" which will execute a CMD window with a bunch of different options..
Enter "22" to set your target project, then "9" to decompile. Once the decompile completes you can then navigate to the "Apk Manager ICS/projects" folder where you will see the decompiled source of the apk.
Make your modifications to the apk and take note of the files you have edited, this is important.
To recompile select option "11". If errors persist this may be due to a incorrect commands/functions you have used in your modifications, review the log..
Navigate to "Apk Manager ICS\place-apk-here-for-modding" where you will now find a "unsigned<APKNAME>.apk". This is a recompiled version of the original apk! Or semi depending on the errors you received.
Open this file with 7zip/Winzip or what ever you use and extract the files which you had modified from the apk.. eg. SecContacts.apk\res\layout-ar-rAE\call_detail_delete.xml
You then want to open up the original apk in "Apk Manager ICS\place-apk-here-for-modding" just named "<APKNAME>.apk" in 7zip/Winzip overwrite the files with the ones you have just extracted from the unsigned version. By using this tactic you will keep the original signatures on the .apk..
Post back your results.. If anyone can add any information to this post please feel free too ! I just though id share my experiences so far.. Hopefully someone can shed a little more light!
Good luck !
God dam it, cant get it compiling anymore.. Someone figure this out please..
Well my experience with Apk Manger has been that the same one I've been using for Gingerbread works just fine on ICS, so no need for a new one necessarily. But I did find that sometimes Apk Manager could not decompile certain apks...where APKTOOL could. I do like to use Apk Manager, so I found success by decompiling them with APKTOOL, then transferring the files over to the projects folder of Apk Manager, then the rest you just do normal.
As for your instructions on how to use Apk Manager,
you did a good job describing the fundamentals of how to decompile, and recompile but I find the major flaw in your instructions is when you say "I had recieved errors when doing so.. ignore this for now." DON'T ignore that! That is saying you have an error
So if you get that error when it asks you yes or no, choose "no" and it will abort. Then type "21" and a red CMD screen will popup and run and error log. Its not real easy to read, but if you do it you will find your mistake in your edits. Correct these mistakes until you DO NOT get any errors, then proceed.
If you do this correctly and receive no errors then the "unsigned<APKNAME>.apk" that will be created in the "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder is done. Pull it out and remove the unsigned part.
The copy and paste method just leaves room for more errors, IMO. Ones that are not logged.
Good Luck!
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Well my experience with Apk Manger has been that the same one I've been using for Gingerbread works just fine on ICS, so no need for a new one necessarily. But I did find that sometimes Apk Manager could not decompile certain apks...where APKTOOL could. I do like to use Apk Manager, so I found success by decompiling them with APKTOOL, then transferring the files over to the projects folder of Apk Manager, then the rest you just do normal.
As for your instructions on how to use Apk Manager,
you did a good job describing the fundamentals of how to decompile, and recompile but I find the major flaw in your instructions is when you say "I had recieved errors when doing so.. ignore this for now." DON'T ignore that! That is saying you have an error
So if you get that error when it asks you yes or no, choose "no" and it will abort. Then type "21" and a red CMD screen will popup and run and error log. Its not real easy to read, but if you do it you will find your mistake in your edits. Correct these mistakes until you DO NOT get any errors, then proceed.
If you do this correctly and receive no errors then the "unsigned<APKNAME>.apk" that will be created in the "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder is done. Pull it out and remove the unsigned part.
The copy and paste method just leaves room for more errors, IMO. Ones that are not logged.
Good Luck!
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Thanks for the input, I agree with you 100% about the error section.
My question is tho how are people decompiling camera.apk & contacts.apk to make these great mods we see.. there MUST be a way to successfully compile a sammy .apk.
Works perfectly fine with AOSP/CM9 you can decompile & recompile no problems..
I just use this great tool for decompiling samsung apks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1053227
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firefds said:
I just use this great tool for decompiling samsung apks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1053227
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Any luck recompiling tho ?
I also use apkmanager i got two sets of apktool i use..
also some apk's like secsettings.apk you need to raise the heap size
for good decompile and recompile..
No problems decompile and recompile on any file cm9 or sammy roms
if you want i help you sort your prob PM me
Greets
Dragon
Wanam has provided a working APK Manager which can be found in the OP of this thread.
And also I created a batch script method for simple decompiling and recompiling but only for framework-res.apk.
I havent used any of the other repacks. I could modify it to use any apk if there is a need.
Its in my sig anyway and definitely works with framework-res.apk
fOmey said:
Any luck recompiling tho ?
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Yep.
There is a bug in apktool.jar though.. there are problems with the decompiling of some plurals.xml which you need to fix manually
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Yep.
There is a bug in apktool.jar though.. there are problems with the decompiling of some plurals.xml which you need to fix manually
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Could you provide a quick start guide to these manual fixes?
Framework-res.pk is the only file I can't recompile.
So i had a strange problem.
I do everything like this manual.
But every Time when i want to replace the framework-res.apk after it hangs in bootprocess. Its the same when i do nothing in the .apk, Just decompile and recompile.
I had this Problem on every Tool.
I want to mod the framework from CM9 on my Galaxy S2.
So what can i do? Whats the Problem?
nobnut said:
Wanam has provided a working APK Manager which can be found in the OP of this thread.
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I confirm : working for me
I followed the instructions in the first post and got up to running Script.bat, but then I got the dreaded "Java not found" even though I have the latest java installed.
I read that the environmental variables need to be edited. Could someone give me an idea as to what the PATH should look like? Thanks in advance.
D1358531 said:
I followed the instructions in the first post and got up to running Script.bat, but then I got the dreaded "Java not found" even though I have the latest java installed.
I read that the environmental variables need to be edited. Could someone give me an idea as to what the PATH should look like? Thanks in advance.
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Copy the path to /bin folder inside the java directory..usually c:\program files\windows\java_jdk7\bin...and then right click on computer shortcut and select properties..click on advanced and then environment variables..in the pop up box..click a new path and paste the path to the bin folder..apply it and the save it..
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Copy the path to /bin folder inside the java directory..usually c:\program files\windows\java_jdk7\bin...and then right click on computer shortcut and select properties..click on advanced and then environment variables..in the pop up box..click a new path and paste the path to the bin folder..apply it and the save it..
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So, I should type "PATH" for the variable name? This will replace the PATH value that is already there, correct? Can there be any spaces in the path?
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So, I should type "PATH" for the variable name? This will replace the PATH value that is already there, correct? Can there be any spaces in the path?
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Ok, thanks...I'll try it ina bit. Will I.need to reboot?
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Ok, thanks...I'll try it ina bit. Will I.need to reboot?
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I don't think so..
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OK, that didn't work...I think I have to include the Apk Manager ICS in the path somewhere, maybe even the Script.bat?
Hey, so creating customs roms are quite fun. So I decided to develop a little application that helps new users out a bit. Now, this won't turn you into a full fledge rom developer, but will allow you to make minute customizations to an already existing rom.
Sorry, this is no longer under development However, for anyone feeling adventurous, I have uploaded the source code.
Features
ADD & Remove System Applications
Init.d Tweaks
Edit Updater-script
Build Prop Editor
Change Rom Kernels
Build Prop Presets
Zip Align all System Applications
ADD Google Apps to Rom
Sign Roms
Change Boot Animation
Download Source from Github
ADD & Remove Data Applications
ADD & Remove Ringtones
ADD & Remove Notifications
Add Superuser APK and Binary
Move System Apps to Data Folder
Pull any System/Data/Ringtone File from the Rom
Automatic Zip and Unzip of Any Rom
*New*Search Feature
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Future Updates: I hope to be adding more functionality in future updates..so stay tuned!
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RSL 1 is available on the server, run The Rom Maker.exe (from the attached zip), and it will trigger an update and update you to RSL 1.
To launch, run The Rom Maker.exe
Check below
Dude thats awesome. Trying it now!
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awesome, im gonna link this in the evo 3d, forum linking the credits to you, and leaving your dl link(for counts) in tact.................awaiting newer features patiently, keep up the good work
heres my post, hope its not a problem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29851733#post29851733
Looks good, will try.
Thanks
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Seems like a nice little tool for tweaking ROMs a bit. Hopefully you can add more features in the future, but even as it is, it should be handy for anyone who wants to tweak ROMs a little bit. By my understanding, it should allow the removal of preinstalled rubbish from stock ROMs, right?
I see you are using Ionic.Zip.dll the same one I used in Droid Manager for creating Custom Roms Too
But you have an issue bro
1- Make My Rom button doesn't work on the first run, I had to close and reopen the program.
2- the result zipped ROM will fail to flash in CWM & is twice in size than the original ROM
why it will fail, because if you open the result zipped file you will find a folder that has the project's title and the ROM files are inside that folder.
while CWM checks for META-INF folder on the root directory of the zipped ROM.
The reason why it's twice in size than the original ROM is because after the program unzips the base rom it doesn't delete it from workspace which causing "Ionic.Zip.dll" to include it in the result zipped rom making it twice in size than the original ROM.
Also please note that adding a data folder in the project will not lead into having anything inside /data/app after the rom is flashed because the updater-script must be modified to include the commands which tell CWM to: A- Mount Data Partition. B- Extract contents of data folder in the zipped file to Data Partition on the phone.
Also it would be better if your program doesn't fully remove the files from the hard disk, rather than just moving them to Recycle bin it's safer, since they can be retrieved
I'm sorry for that comment but I thought I would give you a quick feedback since it's the main step in making a better program
Good luck
does this support aroma installer ?
Any way,big thanks to you dude
DeepUnknown said:
I see you are using Ionic.Zip.dll the same one I used in Droid Manager for creating Custom Roms Too
But you have an issue bro
1- Make My Rom button doesn't work on the first run, I had to close and reopen the program.
2- the result zipped ROM will fail to flash in CWM & is twice in size than the original ROM
why it will fail, because if you open the result zipped file you will find a folder that has the project's title and the ROM files are inside that folder.
while CWM checks for META-INF folder on the root directory of the zipped ROM.
The reason why it's twice in size than the original ROM is because after the program unzips the base rom it doesn't delete it from workspace which causing "Ionic.Zip.dll" to include it in the result zipped rom making it twice in size than the original ROM.
Also please note that adding a data folder in the project will not lead into having anything inside /data/app after the rom is flashed because the updater-script must be modified to include the commands which tell CWM to: A- Mount Data Partition. B- Extract contents of data folder in the zipped file to Data Partition on the phone.
Also it would be better if your program doesn't fully remove the files from the hard disk, rather than just moving them to Recycle bin it's safer, since they can be retrieved
I'm sorry for that comment but I thought I would give you a quick feedback since it's the main step in making a better program
Good luck
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Thanks a bunch for your suggestions. Wow...I just learned my lesson of why I should never leave catch statemetns empty lol. And I didn't know that about the data/app folder thing. I went back and added some code to add lines to the setup-script though I haven't tested it yet, so I'll see if that works. Haha, but thanks again for helping me catch those bugs, lol tell me if you find anymore.
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Seems like a nice little tool for tweaking ROMs a bit. Hopefully you can add more features in the future, but even as it is, it should be handy for anyone who wants to tweak ROMs a little bit. By my understanding, it should allow the removal of preinstalled rubbish from stock ROMs, right?
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Thanks, and yes it will allow you to easily remove that bloatware.
kifgep said:
does this support aroma installer ?
Any way,big thanks to you dude
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not yet, I'll try to add it in future versions.
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Dude thats awesome. Trying it now!
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Haha thanks, tell me if you run into any issues
Okay I updated the program to version 2.0.1. All the majors bugs are fixed (lol hopefully), and added a few options.
CDMA to GSM
can we use this for converting CDMA to GSM?
and if yes can comeone make a simple step by step guide?
thanks
Um wtf? I used this and now half my data on my Windows is gone. Wtf lol
invasion2 said:
Um wtf? I used this and now half my data on my Windows is gone. Wtf lol
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Wow. How did that happen? What directory did you use as your workspace directory.
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Wow. How did that happen? What directory did you use as your workspace directory.
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Not sure haha. But later that day my HD crashed, so I'm guessing your tool was not the cause of it. Thanks though. I restored and now I can use it
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Updated with Build Prop editor
Lol okay updated again, now you can zipalign all your system applications
Option to add GAPPS to ROM?
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Option to add GAPPS to ROM?
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Ha, never thought about that, I'll add it in the next update. Thanks.
[IDE][5.x] APK Studio - IDE for Reverse Engineering Android APKs
APK Studio is a cross-platform IDE for reverse-engineering (decompiling/editing) & recompiling of android application binaries within a single user-interface. It features a friendly IDE like layout, with a code editor which support syntax highlighting for Android SMALI (*.smali) code files.
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I look forward to trying this out I am to the point when I use command line stuff I start to fall asleep lol.
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Great one http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/good.gif
but it lags during compiling
any help ??
Please brief about the problem?
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Great one http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/good.gif
but it lags during compiling
any help ??
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Can you provide me with some sort of brief with what you meant with "it lags during compiling"?
Did it recompile or not?
What you were recompiling (if that ain't confidential)?
That would help me recreating the issue so that I can check with it & fix the issue when I get back at home!
Lastly, thanks for your feedback! :cyclops:
Thank you!
I wanna try it!
THANK YOU
This is a great TOOL! I tried this out and it works great. I didnt experience any LAG what so ever... Love the features! Been looking for a apktool like this forever. Cant stand typing all the freaking cmds... NICE JOB!!!! and for the negative feed back about the lag..... I think its your lame computer thats lagging not the app:good:
can someone give a little how to use guide? I'm a noobie
Thanks man!
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This is a great TOOL! I tried this out and it works great. I didnt experience any LAG what so ever... Love the features! Been looking for a apktool like this forever. Cant stand typing all the freaking cmds... NICE JOB!!!! and for the negative feed back about the lag..... I think its your lame computer thats lagging not the app:good:
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Actually you know what, I's waiting for such response!
Easy man!
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can someone give a little how to use guide? I'm a noobie
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Hey harveyr4! It's quit easy & self-explanatory! You go to File > Open APK > browse to your APK file & select it..., wait & watch the status bar! You will then be presented with the real thing inside You can double click any smali file from package (use package explorer on the left), edit it then you can recompile it from the Build menu!
i love develper i try and i poste :laugh:
Error during decompile process
Is it possible to log the decompile process, so that we know where possible errors occur?
I've tried some apk's from the CM10.1 ROM (Settings, SystemUI) and some others like Apollo, Effem and it hang on "Unexpected error occured when extracting"
EDIT: It seem that there is a problem with backing up the original apk, because there is no dist folder in Settings-apkstudio folder
Hmm hmm! I will add it...
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Is it possible to log the decompile process, so that we know where possible errors occur?
I've tried some apk's from the CM10.1 ROM (Settings, SystemUI) and some others like Apollo, Effem and it hang on "Unexpected error occured when extracting"
EDIT: It seem that there is a problem with backing up the original apk, because there is no dist folder in Settings-apkstudio folder
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Hmm, I see! maybe some wrong permissions or something is there. I'll try to reproduce it on an XP machine & will check on it. Also, thanks for the suggest. I'll implement a debug console in upcoming Java/SWT version for logging batch output.
Error on Extracting
Why does it show "Unexpected occurred error when extrating"
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APK Studio is the first IDE (don't know If I should call it like that ) that allows out of the box decompiling, editing & then recompiling of android binaries easily (editing of .smali files with Syntax Highlighting). No need to configure Notepad++ for bit of changes.
You can use it for editing ,decompiling, recompiling, rebuilding APKs or just have a look at How Did They Do It? . I tried to make it as promising as it could be in 4 days of design & development.
So that every piece of code is visible and a well developed editor which allows editing of codes. It comes with more than bunch of features in it.
If you are tired of using command line tools (still appreciate them APKOneClick, APKTOOL & DCompiler as they form the foundation of this one too), this is the tool for you.
This software will ease the way of reverse engineering APKs from now.
Download it & post your suggestions.
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great work mate, looking forward to trying it! does it also allow you to decompile .jar files?
also feel free to check out my qiuckmodtool for features!
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but it lags during compiling
any help ??
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whats the specs of your pc?
apktool needs to parse all the lines in the smali code, then needs to convert it, then convert the XML files, then build resources.arsc then pack..
on a pc like mine(1.8GHZ 512MB ram) takes atleast a 2 minutes to compile anything, to compile setings.apk takes 12 minutes.
Working on it, under development.
ricky310711 said:
great work mate, looking forward to trying it! does it also allow you to decompile .jar files?
also feel free to check out my qiuckmodtool for features!
whats the specs of your pc?
apktool needs to parse all the lines in the smali code, then needs to convert it, then convert the XML files, then build resources.arsc then pack..
on a pc like mine(1.8GHZ 512MB ram) takes atleast a 2 minutes to compile anything, to compile setings.apk takes 12 minutes.
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I am working on an SWT/JFace cross-platform version (especially crafted because no GUI tool for the purpose on linux). I already added the functionality of decompiling from APK/JAR. You can even open individual .smali files in it's syntax highlighted editor. It will be announced soon right here.
As for the specs, I develop on AMD 64-Bit machine 3.6 GHz, 8GB Corsair XMS3, WD Green 1TB 6GBPs SATA-3. Everything just goes fine with it. But I don't think waiting time is an issue we should bother about. I needed a GUI & made one. Didn't care about that. When I use APK_OneClick, it takes almost same. Mine just takes some extra time to decompile the JAR into individual Java source files while jDecompile (APK_OneClick uses) reads from JAR directly. So it might be faster.
Hey man,
Just decided to give your app a go. A couple of things that I would like to bring up (and these may or may not be unique to me?
some back ground info on my rig. Windows 7 64Bit release, I am running 8GB of HyperX RAM, Core Duo Quad OC 3.8Ghz installed on Intel 3 gen 180GB SSD and running as fast as lightning! Java version is 1.8.0 64Bit. Windows env is set correctly also. Latest SDK. I am running apktool version apktool_2.0.0b9.jar
1). Man talk about lag!!! It took more than 10min (close to 15 actually) to decompile a simple app like PasswordSafe? Any clues or indications as to why?
2).Does not inform the user if it is still decompiling or not? i.e no progress bar? Yes it lists the files in the GUI in the bottom bar, but when an app is pause
3) Now that it's decompiled....now what? This application does seem to do anything more after it has completed decompiling? It cannot detect any valid apk in any directory I pointed it at, source code or no source cute?
4.) What is the idea/ place behind it? I see both APKTool and dex2jar decompilers.....output is in java class files (suggesting only dex2jar was executed?)...no smali files?
5).If the results ARE only meant to produce the java class output, then has this been tested with the Android IDE development environment?
No manifest has been produced? To date I have yet to find any application that can decompile to java and recompile the application either as a standalone or inside of Android Studio /Eclipse IDE's? So if your claim is correct that you can indeed recompile from decompiled java resources then I EAGERLY WAIT FOR YOU TO RESPOND
Man I have tried EVERYTHING, and I mean everything with exception of JEB noteably because of its heft $1000 price tag and nothing has been able to do this successfully has been able to do this :-|
Hmm
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Hey man,
Just decided to give your app a go. A couple of things that I would like to bring up (and these may or may not be unique to me?
some back ground info on my rig. Windows 7 64Bit release, I am running 8GB of HyperX RAM, Core Duo Quad OC 3.8Ghz installed on Intel 3 gen 180GB SSD and running as fast as lightning! Java version is 1.8.0 64Bit. Windows env is set correctly also. Latest SDK. I am running apktool version apktool_2.0.0b9.jar
1). Man talk about lag!!! It took more than 10min (close to 15 actually) to decompile a simple app like PasswordSafe? Any clues or indications as to why?
2).Does not inform the user if it is still decompiling or not? i.e no progress bar? Yes it lists the files in the GUI in the bottom bar, but when an app is pause
3) Now that it's decompiled....now what? This application does seem to do anything more after it has completed decompiling? It cannot detect any valid apk in any directory I pointed it at, source code or no source cute?
4.) What is the idea/ place behind it? I see both APKTool and dex2jar decompilers.....output is in java class files (suggesting only dex2jar was executed?)...no smali files?
5).If the results ARE only meant to produce the java class output, then has this been tested with the Android IDE development environment?
No manifest has been produced? To date I have yet to find any application that can decompile to java and recompile the application either as a standalone or inside of Android Studio /Eclipse IDE's? So if your claim is correct that you can indeed recompile from decompiled java resources then I EAGERLY WAIT FOR YOU TO RESPOND
Man I have tried EVERYTHING, and I mean everything with exception of JEB noteably because of its heft $1000 price tag and nothing has been able to do this successfully has been able to do this :-|
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Greetings!
1) The long decompilation time is because of the decompilation of JAR produced by dex2jar to individual .java files. Unlike others, I didn't want to just fire up jDecompile with the JAR path to browse sources. I wanted individual files so that I (atleast) could open & compare smali & java files for same class in two tabs while editing smali code.
2) There is a progress bar at bottom with current file status being updated each time on the label (in status bar) to keep the user informed.
3) After SUCCESSFUL decompilation, loads up the tree on left with apk-directory structure & opens up found AndroidManifest.xml. Then you can browse smali code from the tree edit & recompile.
4) There MUST NOT be any class files at all. Procyon decompiler directly outputs .java files from the .jar. It should not spit out the OP code.
5) The java source output IS NOT MEANT from recompiling from it. It is just to COMPARE & CHECK what we are editing in SMALI code.
i tried to run your apkstudio to decompile apk, but it always stuck at this stage, do you know why?
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i tried to run your apkstudio to decompile apk, but it always stuck at this stage, do you know why?
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I've been getting a lot of messages saying people stuck at decompilation. I've decided to discontinue Procyon's decompile as at most times, it fails to decompile obfuscated code.
If editing the application & recompiling is your intention, then you can restart APK studio, and this time choose Open Directory from File menu. Navigate the browser to the extracted folder location & it will show up the files, and yes..., you can recompile back after edits from there.
The decompiler is producing errors when converting from OP to Java code from JAR produced by dex2jar.
Sorry for it is taking long, but this time in new version..., I'm developing it precisely taking care of each 'n every bug reported yet.
Thanks mate. I am looking forward to it I like the concept of this.
I didn't see any real clear step by step instructions on how to use it correctly but for now I will just hold off till you have something a bit more concrete.
Also I don't mean to burst your bubble hear where I say this but you do realise that Dex2JAR is extremely limited in its functionality! You won't get even half the classes that are needed. I have proven this many times.
I am looking to port across Android DARE. If you haven't checked it out already maybe you should take a look at it? it Does heaps more classes, almost to the point where I can set up a project in Eclipse, but not quite.
There are two other applications that do similar things to yours on XDA. One by broodplank called APKtoJava and another is a very popular studio called VirtuousTen Studio. APKtoJava is really focussed on Decompiling and setting up an apk project ready for eclipse whilst also allowing the user to edit smali code. VirtuousTen is aimed at a similar approach to yours and looking at the code side by side next Java classes and smali.
All use Dex2JAR so all are very very limited in their methodology. The best I have found so far is to decompile in Linux using Android DARE and then bring the results back into Windows and decompile again in VirtuousTen, then delete the Java results only keeping the directory structure and then dumping the Android DARE Java files in the directory. Side by side it is perfect.
Only problem is I absolutely hate the Windows 8 interface force fed to us. I don't have Windows 8 and the version I do have in a VM I have made it look like 7 cause I hate the look so much lol!
So if you can withstand that about VirtuousTen then it pretty much does what yours does.
Have a look and check them out
Today I am proud to present my new creation EAIT - EASY APK IMAGE THEMER.
DISCONTINUED
I don't use Windows anymore, so any support for this script/app is dropped.
Download from Mediafire or from ATTACHMENT.
I see sometimes peoples get very shocked after they see my modded versions of whatsapp, so I thought lets make something which helps to *any* normal android user to edit any apk.
Keep in mind that this is not much advance tool and won't be able to do all editing.
So what exactly is EAIT, it's a simple tool which extracts APK to let you edit images and then compress it back to .apk to install on your phone.
What you need?
JRE 6/7 -download it from java.com
Any good image editor like l Photoshop, GIMP or Paint.net
steps:
1. Download .rar from above.
2. Extract in C:/
3. Take backup of app(by ES explorer) you want to edit and move it to "PLACE-APK-HERE"
4. Run main application "easy apk image themer" from folder.
5. See your current apk will be listed on top.
6. Press 1 and enter to extract
7. Minimize the window and go to 'Project' folder. You'll find appname.apk folder, click on it.
8. Browse through "res" folder and see images inside drawable folders. Edit then with help of Photoshop/GIMP/Paint.NET.
Warning: rules of editing
>never edit "imagename".9.png files or you may get force close.
>If you want to replace image then choose something that has same resolution
9. After all editing maximize the window you previously minimized.
10. Press 2 and hit enter, wait for a while.
11. Press 3 and hit enter wait for a while.
12. You will find Signed-appname.apk in your "place-apk-here" folder
13. Send that app to your phone and install ( you may need to Un-install previous one)
14. Enjoy... and press thanks if you liked it
Report any bugs/problems here only.
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Here is a Mediafire mirror for you
I've always wanted to make an inverted Facebook app, so I might give this a shot. Thank you for your work
I’m not trying to rain on OP’s parade, but out of curiosity, aren’t there similar tools for Windows already? Sometimes with even better GUIs like elesbb's GUI APK Tool
This looks like APK Multi Tool, minus all of the extra features. Even the folder structure is the same.
please help
i did everything as mentioned in ur tutorial. i colored some whatsapp smiles. and recompiled the apk and signed it. uninstalled my previous whatsapp and installed new one. but whenever i try to open a new contact to chat with it force closes. am attaching the edited apk. plz help me.
i didnt changed any resolution of images. just coloured them.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ew7rgzz6qaa95uu/signed_whatsapp.apk
Interesting tool, would love it if i'd see screenshots and shared apks of modified apps! :good:
Great work.!!!
Hi Ankush,
You can use the Mediafire mirror.
http://www.mediafire.com/view/2zomqhmuoknb0gm/APK-Image-Themer_3.rar
BTW, amazing job now I can theme my apps...:good::good:
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Ankush menat said:
Today I am proud to present my new creation EAIT - EASY APK IMAGE THEMER.
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Please provide me mediafire mirror(mine account is not working properly)
I see sometimes peoples get very shocked after they see my modded versions of whatsapp, so I thought lets make something which helps to *any* normal android user to edit any apk.
So what exactly is EAIT, it's a simple tool which extracts APK to let you edit images and then compress it back to .apk to install on your phone.
What you need?
JRE 6/7 -download it from java.com
Any good image editor like l Photoshop, GIMP or Paint.net
steps:
1. Download .rar from above.
2. Extract in C:/
3. Take backup of app(by ES explorer) you want to edit and move it to "PLACE-APK-HERE"
4. Run main application "easy apk image themer" from folder.
5. See your current apk will be listed on top.
6. Press 1 and enter to extract
7. Minimize the window and go to 'Project' folder. You'll find appname.apk folder, click on it.
8. Browse through "res" folder and see images inside drawable folders. Edit then with help of Photoshop/GIMP/Paint.NET.
Warning: rules of editing
>never edit "imagename".9.png files or you may get force close.
>If you want to replace image then choose something that has same resolution
9. After all editing maximize the window you previously minimized.
10. Press 2 and hit enter, wait for a while.
11. Press 3 and hit enter wait for a while.
12. You will find Signed-appname.apk in your "place-apk-here" folder
13. Send that app to your phone and install ( you may need to Un-install previous one)
14. Enjoy... and press thanks if you liked it
Report any bugs/problems here only.
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Will try it soon cool tool will try to mod some apps
+1 Nice tool
himanshu.khanna said:
i did everything as mentioned in ur tutorial. i colored some whatsapp smiles. and recompiled the apk and signed it. uninstalled my previous whatsapp and installed new one. but whenever i try to open a new contact to chat with it force closes. am attaching the edited apk. plz help me.
i didnt changed any resolution of images. just coloured them.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ew7rgzz6qaa95uu/signed_whatsapp.apk
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You've edited one .9.png which is causing FC
So from what I am seeing, this allows you to easily edit images in apps. Does it however facilitate color changing? I'd like to theme facebook into the one team blackout has
asdfasdfvful said:
So from what I am seeing, this allows you to easily edit images in apps. Does it however facilitate color changing? I'd like to theme facebook into the one team blackout has
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Facebook is mostly coded with HEX color codes and not Images...
You should use APKtool by brut.all
There are tons of guide available for How-to-theme-with-Apktool on XDA follow them.
Ankush menat said:
Facebook is mostly coded with HEX color codes and not Images...
You should use APKtool by brut.all
There are tons of guide available for How-to-theme-with-Apktool on XDA follow them.
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Mhm... Apktool keeps on giving me issues. I guess I'll just love without theming
Sent from my One S using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
thanks but,
Ankush menat said:
You've edited one .9.png which is causing FC
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how do i identify that which one is .9.png file? any suggestions?
himanshu.khanna said:
how do i identify that which one is .9.png file? any suggestions?
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Those image files who have name like name.9.png will be visible as name.9 in Windows dont edit them
please help
Ankush menat said:
See the Image...
Those image files who have name like name.9.png will be visible as name.9 in Windows dont edit them
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see i edited these files and they dont have .9.png in there name.View attachment 2479108
Sure, this is similar to some of the other apk editors out there like ApkTool/ApkMultiTool but this is NEWB friendly as the op expressed. I think this is a great program for someone just starting to learn about the android os and curious about themeing their own applications. Wish I had this tool when I first started themeing with apk multi tool. Without all the fluff and extra features, this software will be very helpful for users who are specifically interested in modifying the look of their applications. Good job Ankush
Anyone have any tips on editing Hangouts.apk? More specifically I would like to modify the emoji. Does framework-res.apk need to be included or something?
Sub'ed
OK so far so good, anyone know the name or where in the APK folder (which drawable folder) I could find the background images. I am working on the facebook messenger from my Sprint GS3.
Well I managed to edit the color of one of the pictures inside an app (ended up using the clock app) and now I cannot get it to install. I deleted the old clock and tried installing from es and also flashing from TWRP but could not find the file there (guess because it was not a .zip). Has to be in system/app folder.