Is it possible to make a flashable zip that has the mod for the s8 launcher
Also include the mod to add air messages (floating messages), this will require the build.prop file to be modified.
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Hi, I found this icon on another forum: it was originally part of a flashable zip for JB, that doesn't work on KK.
So I extracted just the PNGs and added one for XXHDPI devices (Nexus 5).
To install you need to copy the MMS.apk from system\priv-apps to another place, rename it to .zip, copy new icons in it, rename to .apk, put it back in its folder and set permissions to 644.
I would be grateful if someone may create a script in a flashable zip for this; I can provide the original zip for JB, if needed...
I just have a couple questions, I've been adjusting theme zips by changing around files in the zip then flashing.
I wanted to alter a rom I have by changing the apks that are in the system/app , data/app, and framework folders. Usually I'm able to view apks as zips, but I'm the rom zip file, I cannot. I can't seem to write in the zip file at all...
And I can't change is permissions cuz when I go into the root section in my xplore file manager, anytime I view the sd or extsd Cards, I don't get the same options.
Any guidance is appreciated
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Or if I'm in the wrong section... where should I go?
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you cant edit files IN compressed files. (zips)
extract the files you want to edit. edit them, then place them back in the zip, overwriting the old versions of the files you edited.
though it is best to extract the whole rom zip, edit then re-zip everything. most recoveries dont require signed zip files, or can be disabled, so you dont even need a special tool to re-zip them most of the time. just use windows zipping. or win rar with 0 compression.
Start reading here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/xda-university
one of the top posts is how to make recovery flashable zips.
Can someone please make a flashable CWM zip of mms.apk . i deleted the build in messaging apk by mistake and cant install it anymore, using root installer too.
... to "flash" or otherwise install theme type mods such as changing a notification icon, without recovery? I had experimented with framework type flashable zip files to do with on my GS3 and always flashed from recovery. I am trying to (at least for now) keep from tripping my KNOX.
Also is there a wifi hotspot app or mod that also does not require recovery?
With a towel root, I can probably do everything I want, and keep my KNOX at 0, if I can do these two things.
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Is it possible? ... to "flash" or otherwise install theme type mods such as changing a notification icon, without recovery?
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Sure. It's just more work. Having root gives you the necessary permissions to change system files and do anything that a (recovery) flashable zip file would.
But pragmatically, it wouldn't be reasonable to expect everyone going around writing custom install scripts for your theme mods when the common practice is to package them as a flashable zip.
The solution? It would be eminently useful to learn how to make manual changes yourself. Theme mods typically modify a system file e.g. TouchWizHome.apk or SystemUI.apk. You can make simple edits or replace packages with a root aware file browser e.g. FX. And more advanced edits with a decompiler like apktool.
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Sure. It's just more work. Having root gives you the necessary permissions to change system files and do anything that a (recovery) flashable zip file would.
But pragmatically, it wouldn't be reasonable to expect everyone going around writing custom install scripts for your theme mods when the common practice is to package them as a flashable zip.
The solution? It would be eminently useful to learn how to make manual changes yourself. Theme mods typically modify a system file e.g. TouchWizHome.apk or SystemUI.apk. You can make simple edits or replace packages with a root aware file browser e.g. FX. And more advanced edits with a decompiler like apktool.
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Oh I don't expect others to make my scripts. I was making the zip packages myself.
If I understand you correctly, I can use something like FX to replace the an icon in one of the .apks? Those are zip type files but FX can do that?
As I already said, yes you can. Icons are (usually) especially easy. It's literally just replacing an icon with a file browser, usually in the xxhdpi360 drawable folder of the apk.
Something like
Copy the apk to another directory or your PC
Temporarily rename the .apk to a .zip file
Use FX Root to browse the compressed file and locate the icon you want to change.
Delete the icon from the zip.
Drag and drop the new icon to replace it.
Rename the .zip back to .apk
Browse to the folder where you copied the apk from
Rename the original .apk to .bak in case you need it later
Move your modified apk to the directory
Confirm that the permissions are still 0644 (long press to check.. but I've never seen FX mess them up to start with).
Reboot
That may look like a lot of steps but they are all trivial and you can do the entire thing in about 60 seconds.
Features e.g. suppressing nags or some colour changes may require decompiliing an apk.
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i need some help setting up permissions in updater-script. actually i want to install Gboard and PlayGames in Lineage OS 16's System/app or system/priv-app folder. i can do it manually by copying files and set-up permissions and it works but i want to make a recovery flashable zip for installation i tried ZipMe.apk APP and then edit updater-script and add permissions but nothing works.
is there any flashble zip template for LineageOS PIE to install apps in system then please reply
If you just want to install those 2 apps, looks for the Gapps package that contains both, then follow this guide (https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Advanced-Features-and-Options) to install just that 2 apps you want.