I'm having trouble trying to recompile my XML edits, when I compile my APK by APK Manager, it doesn't compile the XML into a binary. Whereas its unreadable to humans, is there a tool I'm missing to try and compile the XML?
Chinam4n said:
I'm having trouble trying to recompile my XML edits, when I compile my APK by APK Manager, it doesn't compile the XML into a binary. Whereas its unreadable to humans, is there a tool I'm missing to try and compile the XML?
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I would suggest:
- go to apk manager thread
- describe you prob
- name "what" u decompile/compile
- attach a logcat
Trying to edit bools.xml file to edit 4g text in status top bar to say lte instead of 4g
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download and setup apktool then use this command to decompile it: apktool d name.apk
after your done editing it do this command to compile it: apktool b name
then use 7zip and replace the AndroidManifest.xml and META-INF in your new compiled apk with the ones from the original apk and you'll be good.
Bloodawn said:
download and setup apktool then use this command to decompile it: apktool d name.apk
after your done editing it do this command to compile it: apktool b name
then use 7zip and replace the AndroidManifest.xml and META-INF in your new compiled apk with the ones from the original apk and you'll be good.
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Doesn't APKTool not support 4.2.1?
What's really the difference in decompile and just dragging the files out with 7zip? I've tried decompiling before and it makes the same folder I would with all the stuff thats extracted with 7zip.. :/
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I need help to change blink rate from the notification LED in framework-res.apk
When decompile in folder res/values are file integers.xml
I've change defaultNotificationLedOff to 500 to make faster blinking.
When I recompile apk and flash to phone it doesnt boot.
Can someone help?
Im on Omega v5
I am tying to do the same thing on my Sony Xperia ZL.
I have been using Apk manager to de and re compile.
The problem with me was that the new edited integers.xml did not show in the new recompiled fie.
In order to see what I am saying, decompile the framework-res.apk, make the changes in the integers.xml and then recompile.
Now Decompile you own work and open the integers.xml, you will be surprised what you see.
The changes you made do not exist.
decompile I9500 framework-res.apk
ahgahg said:
I am tying to do the same thing on my Sony Xperia ZL.
I have been using Apk manager to de and re compile.
The problem with me was that the new edited integers.xml did not show in the new recompiled fie.
In order to see what I am saying, decompile the framework-res.apk, make the changes in the integers.xml and then recompile.
Now Decompile you own work and open the integers.xml, you will be surprised what you see.
The changes you made do not exist.
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I met the same problem. When I decompile the samsung I9500 framework-res.apk, then modify nothing and recompile it. When I put the recompiled file into the system, the system will auto reboot and can't go to the lockscreen.
But when I doing the same thing on HTC device, it works well, so why this happen?
While recompile systemui.apk i get "W:could not find source" . Even if i make no changes & recompile i get the same error.....Whereas i do not get this error while recompiling music.apk n memo.apk....
btw i imported framework res and tw framework res....any solution??
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delroydsouza said:
While recompile systemui.apk i get "W:could not find source" . Even if i make no changes & recompile i get the same error.....Whereas i do not get this error while recompiling music.apk n memo.apk....
btw i imported framework res and tw framework res....any solution??
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dont worry - its looking for some sources that are in a different apk for reference
the apk will still compile and work if all changes are correct
if you are using evo-x4 make sure you are using ics framework and not the one in the rom zip
also once you have recompiled delete the new apk
open then decompiled folder
unzip the orig apk with winrar
take out META-INF and AndroidManifest.xml
place this in your decompiled folder in build/apk
recompile the folder again
I got the same thing when I modded android.policy.jar
Hello,
Yesterday night I was trying to decompile Settings.apk with apktool...
Bt it was being unsuccessful on every try...
Showing errors, see attachments.
plz guide..
LINK: http://d-h.st/mk9
Try with another apk decompiling tools.
aniket.lamba said:
Try with another apk decompiling tools.
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tried with apkmanager... not wrking..
EDIT: Can I give u the apk to decompile.. as im noob in these things
Did you import "framework-res.apk" and "twframework-res.apk"?
If yes then are you using the same framework from the same rom of the "settings.apk" or your using settings.apk of other rom?
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just load it up,together with your framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk,so we can help i hope.
-CALIBAN666- said:
just load it up,together with your framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk,so we can help i hope.
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WTF, giving error while uploading zip.. :/
your first screenshot shows that you have not placed framework-res.apk in the location your command prompt is at
in other words you did not place framework-res.apk in the location c:\new folder
just as a tip - when working with dos prompt - never put a space in folder or file names - it doesnt like it
marcussmith2626 said:
your first screenshot shows that you have not placed framework-res.apk in the location your command prompt is at
in other words you did not place framework-res.apk in the location c:\new folder
just as a tip - when working with dos prompt - never put a space in folder or file names - it doesnt like it
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No, Ive placed two folders named 'apktool' and 'new folder'...
'apktool ' includes apkmultitool and new folder includes PY-APKTOOL, I found that here http:// http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39697820&postcount=4 respectively.
Ive used apkmultitool as:
I renamed framework-res.apk as apktool if framework-res.apk and tried to decompile it. Bit i ve faced an error.
I could not install framework-res.apk in my computer..
Framework-res.apk:
I followed guide to decompile framework-res.apk from here [URL=" http://caliban666isaddicted.blogspot.in/2013/06/guide-for-change-platlogoeasytextmaybe.html?m=1" ] http://caliban666isaddicted.blogspot.in/2013/06/guide-for-change-platlogoeasytextmaybe.html?m=1 [/URL]
And done my modifications in framework-res.apk and installed it successfully.
While I was trying to decompile settings.apk, the errors were occuring..
crazysuraj said:
No, Ive placed two folders named 'apktool' and 'new folder'...
'apktool ' includes apkmultitool and new folder includes PY-APKTOOL, I found that here http:// http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39697820&postcount=4 respectively.
Ive used apkmultitool as:
I renamed framework-res.apk as apktool if framework-res.apk and tried to decompile it. Bit i ve faced an error.
I could not install framework-res.apk in my computer..
Framework-res.apk:
I followed guide to decompile framework-res.apk from here [URL=" http://caliban666isaddicted.blogspot.in/2013/06/guide-for-change-platlogoeasytextmaybe.html?m=1" ] http://caliban666isaddicted.blogspot.in/2013/06/guide-for-change-platlogoeasytextmaybe.html?m=1 [/URL]
And done my modifications in framework-res.apk and installed it successfully.
While I was trying to decompile settings.apk, the errors were occuring..
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I dont understand what you are doing with importing the framework
just do this
create a folder called apktool in the root of c: - in other words create a folder apktool so its location is c:\apktool
place framework-res.apk from the rom zip along with the apk you wish to decompile - in this case settings.apk in the folder apktool you have just created
open a command prompt as admin
type the following
cd c:\apktool
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool d settings.apk settingsdecompiled
-CALIBAN666- said:
just load it up,together with your framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk,so we can help i hope.
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Ive uploaded apks
Google Drive :LINKS REMOVED
UPDATED LINK: http://d-h.st/mk9
Thank You!
crazysuraj said:
Ive uploaded apks
Google Drive :LINKS REMOVED
UPDATED LINK: http://d-h.st/mk9
Thank You!
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no problems with decompiling that apk
Its user error - make sure you are using apktool correctly - there is no point in uploading any decompiled files because you will not be able to recompile it if you dont learn how to use it including trying anything else in the future
here is a screen shot with all my commands
make sure you put framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk and settings.apk in the folder to which your command prompt is at - in my case its c:\apktool
marcussmith2626 said:
no problems with decompiling that apk
Its user error - make sure you are using apktool correctly - there is no point in uploading any decompiled files because you will not be able to recompile it if you dont learn how to use it including trying anything else in the future
here is a screen shot with all my commands
make sure you put framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk and settings.apk in the folder to which your command prompt is at - in my case its c:\apktool
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Yes Sir,
Here, its my fault and I should have knowledge if I love modding
I have to learn more things about how to use apktool : rolleyes:
Thank You...!
regards.
marcussmith2626 said:
no problems with decompiling that apk
Its user error - make sure you are using apktool correctly - there is no point in uploading any decompiled files because you will not be able to recompile it if you dont learn how to use it including trying anything else in the future
here is a screen shot with all my commands
make sure you put framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk and settings.apk in the folder to which your command prompt is at - in my case its c:\apktool
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What is this ??
crazysuraj said:
What is this ??
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it means you havent installed apktool correctly and/or not got java jdk installed as well
Java development tools (JDK)
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/ja...ads/index.html
Apktool
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/list
Place both apktool files in C:\Windows\
see my thread here for a full picture guide to using apktool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2206938
also why have you renamed your apks to apktool if framework-res and so on in your screenshot thats a big no - do not rename your apk files
they should just be called framework-res.apk settings.apk and twframework.apk
you have renamed them to commands you type into a command prompt and I dont understand why you have done that!
you type in the command prompt apktool if framework-res.apk - you do not rename any files
marcussmith2626 said:
it means you havent installed apktool correctly and/or not got java jdk installed as well
Java development tools (JDK)
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/ja...ads/index.html
Apktool
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/list
Place both apktool files in C:\Windows\
see my thread here for a full picture guide to using apktool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2206938
also why have you renamed your apks to apktool if framework-res and so on in your screenshot thats a big no - do not rename your apk files
they should just be called framework-res.apk settings.apk and twframework.apk
you have renamed them to commands you type into a command prompt and I dont understand why you have done that!
you type in the command prompt apktool if framework-res.apk - you do not rename any files
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OMG!
crazysuraj said:
OMG!
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well done you have decompiled settings.apk to a folder called settings
make sure you use notepad++ to edit any xml files (different from windows notepad)
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v6.6.3.html
to recompile just type
apktool b settings newsettings.apk
and it will recompile the folder to an apk called newsettings.apk (assuming no errors have been made in modding files)
you can then rename this apk back to settings.apk and sign it if required (if you have edited the androidmanifest you need to sign the apk) - you can use zipsigner from the playstore to sign apks if you need to - use a testkey for non system apps and a platform key for system apps