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Recompiling framework-res.apk

I'm trying to modify framework-res.apk and I am able to decompile it. I modified styles.xml and colors.xml. My problem is that I can't compile it back. I'm getting a lot of errors when I try to. I'm using the latest version of apk multi-tool. I'll post the logs later because I'm on phone right now, but anyone has any idea of what might be causing the problem? Any help is appreciated.
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Silvane said:
I'm trying to modify framework-res.apk and I am able to decompile it. I modified styles.xml and colors.xml. My problem is that I can't compile it back. I'm getting a lot of errors when I try to. I'm using the latest version of apk multi-tool. I'll post the logs later because I'm on phone right now, but anyone has any idea of what might be causing the problem? Any help is appreciated.
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Even I am trying to compile it but i also get errors.. I edited styles.xml
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Use yhe lattest apk manager not apk tool is a old one brotha
Hehehe apk manager more powerfull than apktool
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umm...I always failed when using stock framework-res.apk. after that I try to copy the same framework-res.apk to c:users/<username>/apktool/framework/ then rename it to 1.apk. I don't know why, but it works.
@evanlocked: I thought both apk manager and apktool are actually same program. the difference is only on its interface. IMO it doesn't matter which one did everyone choose.

kurotsugi said:
umm...I always failed when using stock framework-res.apk. after that I try to copy the same framework-res.apk to c:users/<username>/apktool/framework/ then rename it to 1.apk. I don't know why, but it works.
@evanlocked: I thought both apk manager and apktool are actually same program. the difference is only on its interface. IMO it doesn't matter which one did everyone choose.
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Yeah but I face some issue using apk tool bro on my laptop but using apk manager its works
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Thanks for the replies guys. I was able to compile it successfully with apk manager. Now my problem is that I can't push it via adb. Says no devices found, although when not in recovery it works fine enough. Any ideas or alternative methods to push framework-res?
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Make a update script and flash it.
I always use to flash it
& it works awesome

Silvane said:
Thanks for the replies guys. I was able to compile it successfully with apk manager. Now my problem is that I can't push it via adb. Says no devices found, although when not in recovery it works fine enough. Any ideas or alternative methods to push framework-res?
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m still stuck with those probs how did ya make it work?

I used apk manager instead of apk tool and it compiled. I've yet to try the apk I modded though. XD
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Silvane said:
I used apk manager instead of apk tool and it compiled. I've yet to try the apk I modded though. XD
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thanks for the thread and the posts you all made, i have been searching for a thread like this for 2days. going to try apk-manager now and the renaming framework-res.apk to 1.apk.

Im using APK Tool and no prob. at all when de/re-compile .apk
The question is...
Why after recompile the signed/unsigned .apk the size always smaller than the original .apk? Is that normal? Tho even smaller its installable and work

Altermania said:
Im using APK Tool and no prob. at all when de/re-compile .apk
The question is...
Why after recompile the signed/unsigned .apk the size always smaller than the original .apk? Is that normal? Tho even smaller its installable and work
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Yes its normal the compression rate is max while re-compilin nd u need not be worried about it
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Error while recompiling systemui.apk

Hello guys,
I always get error while recompiling my systemui on apktool on my Sgy. Even if i dont edit any thing n recompile, i get the errors.It recompiles w/o errors for other app....what wrong am i doing?
btw i imported framework b4 decompiling
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I'm guessing you're trying to decompile evo systemui.apk
you need to use ics framework-res.apk

No....Stock
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delroydsouza said:
No....Stock
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You probably need to also load tw-framework-res.apk into Apktool using the if command
Make sure you're also deodex

delroydsouza said:
Hello guys,
I always get error while recompiling my systemui on apktool on my Sgy. Even if i dont edit any thing n recompile, i get the errors.It recompiles w/o errors for other app....what wrong am i doing?
btw i imported framework b4 decompiling
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U should have done something wrong in the xml files.
Can provide the log? So that i can find out what mistakes u have done.

MuSaddiq1410 said:
U should have done something wrong in the xml files.
Can provide the log? So that i can find out what mistakes u have done.
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He said it's also when no changes are made at all which leads me to think either the wrong framework-res.apk was used to decompile or tw-framework-res.apk also needs to be loaded into Apktool for successful Decompile & Recompile

marcussmith2626 said:
He said it's also when no changes are made at all which leads me to think either the wrong framework-res.apk was used to decompile or tw-framework-res.apk also needs to be loaded into Apktool for successful Decompile & Recompile
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Yeah, you're right. Both proper framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk should be loaded for successful Decompile & Recompile.

MuSaddiq1410 said:
Yeah, you're right. Both proper framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk should be loaded for successful Decompile & Recompile.
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I have loaded proper framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk....
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Helo First U need Import Framework-res.apk then do
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how to decompile and decompile setting.apk ???

how to decompile and decompile setting.apk
I always fail to do decompline or recompline setting.apk when I did not edit at all also still failed to file. where the problem lies ?? setting.apk the error of his or her apktol ?? but if decompline or recompline SystemUI or fremawork successfully ...

darw andi said:
how to decompile and decompile setting.apk
I always fail to do decompline or recompline setting.apk when I did not edit at all also still failed to file. where the problem lies ?? setting.apk the error of his or her apktol ?? but if decompline or recompline SystemUI or fremawork successfully ...
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Chances are that you havent loaded the correct framework
If it is a touchwiz rom (based on stock rom) you also need to load tw-framework using the if command
Also some roms are compiled with framework of a higher version than the rom eg compiled with jellybean framework so load that framework-res instead eg from cm10
But the chances are its because you didnt also load the tw framework from the rom
Also please note that questions should be posted in the question and answe section

marcussmith2626 said:
Chances are that you havent loaded the correct framework
If it is a touchwiz rom (based on stock rom) you also need to load tw-framework using the if command
Also some roms are compiled with framework of a higher version than the rom eg compiled with jellybean framework so load that framework-res instead eg from cm10
But the chances are its because you didnt also load the tw framework from the rom
Also please note that questions should be posted in the question and answe section
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thanks before
My problem has been resolved
I use apk manager via pc

Hey guyzz
Since m not the developer,can anyone decompile apk for me please:what::what:
Thank u

vai8080 said:
Hey guyzz
Since m not the developer,can anyone decompile apk for me please:what::what:
Thank u
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Which apk ?

Islam2001 said:
Which apk ?
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It is the setting apk:what::what:
Can u do it for me

vai8080 said:
It is the setting apk:what::what:
Can u do it for me
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U mran the stock ?

Islam2001 said:
U mran the stock ?
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It is the zip in which there is settings apk as well as keyguard apk , which I want to modify it
Can u help ..

vai8080 said:
It is the zip in which there is settings apk as well as keyguard apk , which I want to modify it
Can u help ..
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Learn how to decompile apks yourself
It's easier doing it on a pc but can also be done on a phone if you don't have a pc
My pc guide can be found in the link in my signature
For phone guide Google search apktool mobile (you need armv6 version)

marcussmith2626 said:
Learn how to decompile apks yourself
It's easier doing it on a pc but can also be done on a phone if you don't have a pc
My pc guide can be found in the link in my signature
For phone guide Google search apktool mobile (you need armv6 version)
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I have tired to decompile apk with pc but I was failed
So can u do it for me:what::what:

vai8080 said:
I have tired to decompile apk with pc but I was failed
So can u do it for me:what::what:
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No - much better to learn how to do it yourself else how are you going to mod it & recompile it or do anything else in the future
If you can't decompile it you are most likely using the wrong framework-res.apk - use framework-res.apk from cm10
Without screenshot of your cmd window I can't see how you are trying to do it
Full guide in my signature - Just use correct framework-res.apk - note just because it's a Gingerbread rom doesn't mean it was built with Gingerbread framework - so if it doesn't decompile use cm10 framework

marcussmith2626 said:
No - much better to learn how to do it yourself else how are you going to mod it & recompile it or do anything else in the future
If you can't decompile it you are most likely using the wrong framework-res.apk - use framework-res.apk from cm10
Without screenshot of your cmd window I can't see how you are trying to do it
Full guide in my signature - Just use correct framework-res.apk - note just because it's a Gingerbread rom doesn't mean it was built with Gingerbread framework - so if it doesn't decompile use cm10 framework
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K thanks man

[Help] notepad++ won't read any XML in rom

I am building a ROM but my notepad++ won't read any .XML file from any ROM.. Please explain me how to fix this thing?

livecouk said:
I am building a ROM but my notepad++ won't read any .XML file from any ROM.. Please explain me how to fix this thing?
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Did you decompile the apks with apktool?
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Did you decompile the apks with apktool?
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no i did't i just extracted them with 7Zip and Also it wont read some usual APK which are not in APK such as androidmanifest.apk....

livecouk said:
no i did't i just extracted them with 7Zip and Also it wont read some usual APK which are not in APK such as androidmanifest.apk....
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Then that is your problem. You need to decompile first in order to edit any file other then images.

Yup that was it! Thanks ATTACK and Tecknofreak for help!

How Can I Edit Default TouchWiz Icons Without Third Party Applications (ROOT)?

Hello, everyone,
I post this thread, because I would like to know how it's possible to change all default TouchWiz icons (app drawer, etc.)? I'm currently rooted, on Lollipop 5.0. I don't want install third-party applications (launcher, wiziconizer, etc.). I just want edit all my icons manually. Can someone explain how I can do?
Thank you.

With WinRAR open apk of desidered App and edit mipmap folder files

BlackMesa123 said:
With WinRAR open apk of desidered App and edit mipmap folder files
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Thanks for the reply. I just edited YouTube icon, but nothing has changed. I edited the the mipmap folder files. Can you help please?

Sarakate said:
Thanks for the reply. I just edited YouTube icon, but nothing has changed. I edited the the mipmap folder files. Can you help please?
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You've edited all folders right?

BlackMesa123 said:
You've edited all folders right?
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Yes, all folders. I just noticed that I need to remove the update from the app and the custom icon appears. How it's possible to fix that with the current update?

Sarakate said:
Yes, all folders. I just noticed that I need to remove the update from the app and the custom icon appears. How it's possible to fix that with the current update?
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Probably you have changed only system/app apk.
Simply use latest version as base and use normal install.

Okay, problem fixed. Now, how can I edit default Android system apps? Like the Clock, Settings, etc.? I just noticed that the format is .pkm and I can't change icon. Can you help? Thanks.

Sarakate said:
Okay, problem fixed. Now, how can I edit default Android system apps? Like the Clock, Settings, etc.? I just noticed that the format is .pkm and I can't change icon. Can you help? Thanks.
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Change to .png with identical filename(case sensitive) and it should work.
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Rakuu said:
Change to .png with identical filename(case sensitive) and it should work.
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Ok thanks i will try. I need to delete the old pkm file?

I need to put the name like this?ic_launcher_clock.pkm.png

When I want to open the file with apk editor pro, I have an error. Can you help pls?

Sarakate said:
When I want to open the file with apk editor pro, I have an error. Can you help pls?
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No pkm in the file name, if the file is 'ic_launcher.pkm' then take the image you want to use and delete the pkm file and name the image 'ic_launcher.png'
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Rakuu said:
No pkm in the file name, if the file is 'ic_launcher.pkm' then take the image you want to use and delete the pkm file and name the image 'ic_launcher.png'
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No, this still does not work... The APK is no longer valid and prompted to put the ic_launcher.pkm. It does not recognize the ic_launcher.png.
How can I do please?

Someone?

Sarakate said:
Someone?
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I think you might have to edit one of the XML files in values
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