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App name

I like customize rom in my way. i changed app icons but now i want to change app names. please someone guide me for this which file to be edited.

Try APK Edit
With this tool you can change every text that appears in that app and even add new languages...
For me it was also quite useful and it's not very complicated. Only open the APK (You must have the apk on your computer) and edit it

Mohanshbhr said:
I like customize rom in my way. i changed app icons but now i want to change app names. please someone guide me for this which file to be edited.
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Isn't it manifest.xml ? I'm not sure... Look at it !

brigo said:
Isn't it manifest.xml ? I'm not sure... Look at it !
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Thanks let me try

GalaxyDrei said:
Try APK Edit
With this tool you can change every text that appears in that app and even add new languages...
For me it was also quite useful and it's not very complicated. Only open the APK (You must have the apk on your computer) and edit it
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Thanks, it worked

[Quiries] help from experts needed

All right I just finished my exams so I wanted to release my rom as promised
Almost everything is done but I have to do some bug fixes
So I ask my fellow Themers and devs some quiries regarding XML editing
1. How to change font colours
The blue text in settings and contacts perticularly (blue looks like crap with my theme I want complete detiles regarding this
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2.how to rename apps (lidroid parts exactly I took a random rom and completely modified the lidroid parts but now I don't know how to rename it also I want to rename the wallpaper pack )
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3.how to make apps not appear in drawer
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4.how to add things to settings like rom name, dev name and also shortcuts to apps that I hide from launcher...
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Pleez answer these questions these are all I need to complete my rom
Its an elegantly themed gaming rom
Also I am single handedly working on it from almost a month so pleez help me by answering my questions
My motivation
Sir Carl
Death notice and many more who encouraged me and made xda feel like a family (me new to root Techno tingu deadly 42d1l and many many more except avigith
Thanks in advance
Ubuntu themed apps and other stuff here
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--->make phone faster and battery efficient
--->partition and link2sd for NOOBS?!?!?
--->3d games for galaxy y (no root no lag)

Thanks for your rom in advance bro !
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You rename apps you need to edit smali files. I also didnt know how to rename my launcher but i searched a lot. To change color you need to edit xml files in res/layout or res/values.
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Here`s the tutorial on how to add option in settings[about phone]...
It worked for me...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061958
Press Thanx if I helped u...!!

2. The App Name is defined in the strings.xml in the res folder... But usually I get errors while compiling it back.. I dont know if this works for you
I dont know the rest... D-3V!L already gave you the tutorial about Rom name and dev name thingy

Changing text color http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151075
-respect older people-

To rename apps open androidmanifest . You might find something like 'android:label="@string/app_name" if u see some thing like this search for "app_name" (in this case ) and you will find the name of app in the strings.xml
if i hav accidently helped u, u can press that button,

colors are located in colors folder,
specifically
primary_text_****.xml
secondary_text_****.xml
etc. etc.
declared as hex codes,
please research the proper hex codes for your desired color,
and compile the apk properly to get best results,
preferably you could replace classes.dex with the previous unedited apk incase it does not install

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[Q]how can I change app name...

Hello guys,
I just want to change the app name...
Like com.opera.mini.android to com.my.opera.android..
I tried it..by renaming..it gives error...
So what's the correct procedure? ?
How I can????
Plz help me
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Decompile apk with apktool
open AndroidManifest.xml
The first line change for example
package="com.android.settings"
to what you want to name package

marcussmith2626 said:
Decompile apk with apktool
open AndroidManifest.xml
The first line change for example
package="com.android.settings"
to what you want to name package
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Ok..I will try bro...
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marcussmith2626 said:
Decompile apk with apktool
open AndroidManifest.xml
The first line change for example
package="com.android.settings"
to what you want to name package
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Sorry dude ..
Not working ....
It gives error at the time of recompile ...
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marcussmith2626 said:
Decompile apk with apktool
open AndroidManifest.xml
The first line change for example
package="com.android.settings"
to what you want to name package
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It won't work that way anyhow!
@op u have to fully change its smali files in order to do so.....
OR u can simply
Use apktojava
1.Select opera mini.apk
2.Create eclipse workspace
3.Open eclipse/use existing projects
4.Select ur opera mini workspace
5.In the java file where there is com.opera.blabla
6.Rightclick over it/refractor/change name
7.Enter com.blabla.blabla
8.Select save/replace all the occerence
9.Finish the project,and you are done!
Have a nice day
D4rk

LetJect said:
Hello guys,
I just want to change the app name...
Like com.opera.mini.android to com.my.opera.android..
I tried it..by renaming..it gives error...
So what's the correct procedure? ?
How I can????
Plz help me
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Easy way
1.Decomplie it
2.Go to Values folder
3.And Find string.xml
4.Open it and change the app name
Do these where were you found string.xml
And at the time of recompile Delete the resource.arc and delete the modefied xml from keep folder...
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D4rkSh4dow said:
It won't work that way anyhow!
@op u have to fully change its smali files in order to do so.....
OR u can simply
Use apktojava
1.Select opera mini.apk
2.Create eclipse workspace
3.Open eclipse/use existing projects
4.Select ur opera mini workspace
5.In the java file where there is com.opera.blabla
6.Rightclick over it/refractor/change name
7.Enter com.blabla.blabla
8.Select save/replace all the occerence
9.Finish the project,and you are done!
Have a nice day
D4rk
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Thanks dude .....
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i think must sign apk

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Minions_Army said:
i think must sign apk
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I cant undestand what u say....
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sign apk

Help Req. Regarding Settings.apk Of Y Duos

I Want To Remove Some Of This Parts From My Settings.apk
Touchwiz parts inside which there are Adaway.apk
Cpucontrol.apk
Spareparts.apk
netbooster.apk
etc etc..For Which I Have To Install Those Apps
Have A Glance At My Attachment...You Will Surely Understnd

Himan Boro said:
I Want To Remove Some Of This Parts From My Settings.apk
Touchwiz parts inside which there are Adaway.apk
Cpucontrol.apk
Spareparts.apk
netbooster.apk
etc etc..For Which I Have To Install Those Apps
Have A Glance At My Attachment...You Will Surely Understnd
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Try To Mod Your Settings.apk..By Decompiling It.There Is Many Guides In XDA To Do That....And Then Just Delete The Apks That You Want To Remove....With Any Root Explorer App...:thumbup:
[[Note:Search "How To Invoke An App From Settings" In Xda Or Google To Do That]]

TECHNO_THUNDER said:
Try To Mod Your Settings.apk..By Decompiling It.There Is Many Guides In XDA To Do That....And Then Just Delete The Apks That You Want To Remove....With Any Root Explorer App...:thumbup:
[[Note:Search "How To Invoke An App From Settings" In Xda Or Google To Do That]]
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TY For D link...But I just wan2 remov tht Invokd app from my settings.apk...i.dont want to view that apps name/icons inside my settings.apk..

Himan Boro said:
TY For D link...But I just wan2 remov tht Invokd app from my settings.apk...i.dont want to view that apps name/icons inside my settings.apk..
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remove it from the manifest xml and also remove any strings in strings xml then resign it

Open settings.xml under res/xml/here
Then find the preferencescreens and delete them.
And your problem will be solved.
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san122 said:
Open settings.xml under res/xml/here
Then find the preferencescreens and delete them.
And your problem will be solved.
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Recompiling Gives Error..but the app is in dist foldr...
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marcussmith2626 said:
remove it from the manifest xml and also remove any strings in strings xml then resign it
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lil confusing 1

Himan Boro said:
lil confusing 1
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you can locate some things in the androidmanifest.xml or as san said in settings.xml
depends where its locoted - just follow the path

marcussmith2626 said:
you can locate some things in the androidmanifest.xml or as san said in settings.xml
depends where its locoted - just follow the path
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i dint find in Androidmanifest.xml..
i found in settings.xml

san122 said:
Open settings.xml under res/xml/here
Then find the preferencescreens and delete them.
And your problem will be solved.
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Recompiling gives error ;(..but the new compild app is in dist folder.

Himan Boro said:
Recompiling gives error ;(..but the new compild app is in dist folder.
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read the error that apk tool tells you - it will say in which file and what line the error is - you may have public values or strings that also need deleting - cant help if you just say its an error

Himan Boro said:
TY For D link...But I just wan2 remov tht Invokd app from my settings.apk...i.dont want to view that apps name/icons inside my settings.apk..
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Just Do Reverse The Whole Process Bro....Delete The Layout Lines And The Apps....

marcussmith2626 said:
read the error that apk tool tells you - it will say in which file and what line the error is - you may have public values or strings that also need deleting - cant help if you just say its an error
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Ok Bro....

TECHNO_THUNDER said:
Just Do Reverse The Whole Process Bro....Delete The Layout Lines And The Apps....
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Ow K...

Himan Boro said:
Ow K...
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Maybe you are getting language not found error.If yes then there is no problem.
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TY all for d supports and guides

marcussmith2626 said:
you can locate some things in the androidmanifest.xml or as san said in settings.xml
depends where its locoted - just follow the path
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@marcussmith2626
It is not located in manifest. (It will never will be located there)
It is in /res/xml/settings.xml
Himan Boro said:
Recompiling gives error ;(..but the new compild app is in dist folder.
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You need to install framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk before decompiling and before recompiling.

Himan Boro said:
TY all for d supports and guides
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I think you want to remove them from xduos v3 rom(as per screenshoots)....So decompile Settings.apk and go to res/xml,and find "kenj1.xml" from there, edit them and delete preferences from there...and recompile,sign and push apk to system....enjoy for personal use only...:thumbup::thumbup:

(Q)How To Change CWM Install Script Text

Please help me I make a iconpack but ı'm dont know this thing please help me (

Deopolos14 said:
Please help me I make a iconpack but 03'm dont know this thing please help me (
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I think you want to change the text that's shown in CWMR while flashing. For that you should edit the updater script present in META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script.

Sameer N. Soni said:
I think you want to change the text that's shown in CWMR while flashing. For that you should edit the updater script present in META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script.
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Thanks man but what can i use for this thing i mean which tool
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Deopolos14 said:
Thanks man but what can i use for this thing i mean which tool
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you can just open the update script in notepad++ (different from windows notepad)
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

marcussmith2626 said:
you can just open the update script in notepad++ (different from windows notepad)
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/
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When i used this tool i see very different codes in script what can i do ?
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Deopolos14 said:
When i used this tool i see very different codes in script what can i do ?
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the updater-script in the meta-inf folder is plain text in a flashable zip and you can just open it
if you are trying to open up anything else for example an xml file in an apk you must decompile the apk first

marcussmith2626 said:
the updater-script in the meta-inf folder is plain text in a flashable zip and you can just open it
if you are trying to open up anything else for example an xml file in an apk you must decompile the apk first
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Okey thanks i will upload my icon pack in two days good night sir
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marcussmith2626 said:
the updater-script in the meta-inf folder is plain text in a flashable zip and you can just open it
if you are trying to open up anything else for example an xml file in an apk you must decompile the apk first
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I Cant do it true man :crying: now zip gives status 6 error Can you do it true on pm ? i'm give credits to you on my thread

Deopolos14 said:
I Cant do it true man :crying: now zip gives status 6 error Can you do it true on pm ? i'm give credits to you on my thread
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status 6 means incorrect update script - you have made an error and there is incorrect syntax
I suggest you look at other icon packs and compare updater scripts so you get an understanding on what it should look like
for example here is an icon pack thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470700
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