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[UTIL][08.12.11] Apktool v1.4.3 - a tool for reverse engineering apk files

Brut.all said:
It is a tool for reengineering 3rd party, closed, binary Android apps. It can decode resources to nearly original form and rebuild them after making some modifications; it makes possible to debug smali code step by step. Also it makes working with app easier because of project-like files structure and automation of some repetitive tasks like building apk, etc.
It is NOT intended for piracy and other non-legal uses. It could be used for localizing, adding some features or support for custom platforms and other GOOD purposes. Just try to be fair with authors of an app, that you use and probably like.
Features:
decoding resources to nearly original form
smali debugging: SmaliDebugging
helping with some repetitive tasks
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http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/

Brut.all said:
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/
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Oh this may well be excellent. I've got a 3rd-party Market app which desperately needs sensor orientation disabled (good ol' FC on rotate). Will check it out!

Brut.all said:
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/
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heh! cool man ... will look into this one! TY
~enom~

this.. could.. be.. godly..

I don't have time to try this right now, but I'm PUMPED.

Ok, now I see, that it still doesn't work for many apps. But you can try your luck ;-)

I've just released 0.9.1 version with wider apps support.

Subscribed! Thanks Brut.All! Will play around with this one

Brut.all said:
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/
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Vaooo!!! Megathanx!

Use it first and then thank. Still I don't have any confirmation from anyone that it works :-/

Brut.all said:
Use it first and then thank. Still I don't have any confirmation from anyone that it works :-/
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working for me under ubuntu karmic, great work as ever Brut.all

Had the chance to set this up and make my edit. Absolutely painless. Great work. Thanks!

Android 1.5 can also work?

itanczos said:
Android 1.5 can also work?
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Why not? It just builds apps, not run them, so it's a question like: "Do smali can also work with Android 1.5?" ;-)
That "Android SDK installed with 2.1 platform" requirement doesn't mean, that it will build apps for 2.1 . It will just use 2.1 resources, but these are (must be) backward compatible.

Brut.all said:
Why not? It just builds apps, not run them, so it's a question like: "Do smali can also work with Android 1.5?" ;-)
That "Android SDK installed with 2.1 platform" requirement doesn't mean, that it will build apps for 2.1 . It will just use 2.1 resources, but these are (must be) backward compatible.
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Okay, I'll try!
Another question: The framwork-res.apk could not be decrypted. It will be possible later on?

itanczos said:
Another question: The framwork-res.apk could not be decrypted. It will be possible later on?
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Maybe much later :-/
Even if we will be able to decode it and rebuild, we'll have FC after FC. The point is: framework resources must have constant resName<->resID mappings (eg. @android:string/day must be a 0x01040298), because they are referenced by all apps and unfortunately aapt doesn't give us control over resIDs mappings. I think framework-res.apk and other system files are built using some Google's private tools.
We need to create aapt-like tool, that will use custom resIDs mappings - it should be possible and maybe not so hard, but currently I have other things to do.

want a windows version >.<

lolmensch said:
want a windows version >.<
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I must buy one ;-)
For now you need VirtualBox (free) + Ubuntu (free) + ~5GB of space (nearly free) and you will be able to use it

could this be used to modify this skype .apk to allow use on other carriers?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585211&highlight=skype

ekeefe41 said:
could this be used to modify this skype .apk to allow use on other carriers?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585211&highlight=skype
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I don't know, what are these "iskoot", "3 network" and other things - I don't use Skype. But if you need to change something in XML files, then you definitely want to try out apktool

[DEV] apkTools - Optimize/Edit/Pack/Sign

A simple toolkit inspired by some others, primary goal is to provide a seamless solution for reliable apk editing/optimizing.
This tool uses aapt rather than 7zip for packing. That provides much better reliability and assurance of conformance to Android file standards, as the cost of slightly larger files.
Contains:
- 7zip
- roptipng
- aapt
- apktool
- zipalign
- signapk
I've also made sure all the libraries/binaries are up to date.

Reserved Post?

Does this work on a mac? Not at home to download it.
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david279 said:
Does this work on a mac? Not at home to download it.
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Windows only, sorry.
I can look and see about porting to Mac/Linux though, to my knowledge I should be able to get binaries/source for each exe used.

Cool thanks....
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Appreciate the kit will thank you when I get near my laptop.
Swyped From Eva Running Myn's RLS4!

40 downloads and no feedback?
Anyways, I'd like to encourage everyone to use ddms from the android sdk to check your boot errors when optimizing.
It helps alot, any apk related errors should always be addressed even if they seemingly work flawless.

I like that you have compiled all these things together. Shouldn't there also be a draw9patch.bat also for those who have to fix the things that noobs did? It is getting better these days but there are still those out there trying to take the easy way out.

I'm also on a mac. I'll probably run it within VirtualBox

good stuff... im happy someone put together a package for everyone.
btw... which versions u using here?
i can check... but i think more people would like to know.

aamikam said:
btw... which versions u using here?
i can check... but i think more people would like to know.
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7za - 9.20
roptipng - 0.6.3
aapt & zipalign - SDK v8
apktool - 1.3.2
signapk - NA

thanks! i'll be putting this through its paces sometime after weekend
i'll report back with any issues.

Can AndroidManifest.xml be edited with this?

epakrat75 said:
Can AndroidManifest.xml be edited with this?
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I think so, but I'm not sure.
Optimize/Edit/Pack/Sign
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I think Apps have to be signed in the AndroidManifest.xml...
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I like your concept. Good work. I'm only experiencing 1 issue though...
When unpacking Motonav.apk, everything seems to be unpacked, but when looking at the files, they're wrongfully created.
Instead of creating the file data.gro for instance, it creates a folder data_gro. Which therefore can't be recognized by GROConverter.
Am I doing something wrong?

epakrat75 said:
Can AndroidManifest.xml be edited with this?
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its using apktool so if its set to decompile then you would edit the decompiled manifest with something like notebook ++

this would be greeeeaaaat for a mac.

Awesome tool... Would love for this to be able to handle draw9patch! Might there be an update to include that?

For some weird reason im getting errors. saying java isnt a command

This is great, thanks....

Arabic support on all Android devices > 2.2

Here is something I put together to enable arabic on any device without changing any linked library in /system/lib which means it'll work cross-devices. This means that your android will be able to connect arabic letters properly to enable read/writing. Note: this will enable shaping for all android menu's and for writing, this will not fix the browser's problem. for that, we need to compile individual libwebcore.so files for each ROM. so we're out of luck there. You can get Persian Browser or the new Firefox browser to fix this problem.
Requirements:
1. your rom has to be deodexed. (if you have /system/framework/framework.odex, this will NOT work).
2. you must be rooted !
3. your android must be version 2.2, 2.2.1 or 2.3 (not tested on 2.3 yet but should work).
Steps:
1. Pull framework.jar from your phone's /system/framework
1. Download the file from the following link:
http://blog.devasque.com/?page_id=11
2. Extract it somewhere
3. Put your phone's framework.jar inside of the extracted folder's framework folder.
4. Click on commands.exe and wait ! eventually you'll get a framework.jar inside subfolder "generated". copy that back to your phone in /system/framework and restart.
Note: if you get a bunch of FCs after restarting, you'll need to factory reset your device.
this should work. It was tested successfully on a bunch of deodexed roms for the samsung galaxy S, and two roms on the G2.
Credits:
I got the script files from iAndroid, a hebrew patching thread that does something very similar to what this does. so hats off to the great minds over there.
The arabic patching files were compiled from source from Y6b's github. So thanks to his great work as well.
Finally arabic is supported across all devices.

hi madmack ! thank a lot
this is a very useful thread.
i test it on deodexed galaxy s (wxJS5 rom) and it worked almost flawlessly.now i have some question. please help me. you are only guy i know to answer these questions.this patch (mod) has some problem to render persian/farsi characters correctly.i am a java programmer and can edit java files and fix this errors.the only problem i face is : how can i apply my modification and (re)compile the source again ? because this files (framework.jar) are in java , can i use eclipse IDE to compile ? i already made and developed some programs and aaps for android os using eclipse . please if you have any ( just any ) information , please help me . again i have no any source and reference to ask these question .this is not a first time for me to ask a guy this question but nobody yet give me useful answer .

hamedpc007 said:
hi madmack ! thank a lot
this is a very useful thread.
i test it on deodexed galaxy s (wxJS5 rom) and it worked almost flawlessly.now i have some question. please help me. you are only guy i know to answer these questions.this patch (mod) has some problem to render persian/farsi characters correctly.i am a java programmer and can edit java files and fix this errors.the only problem i face is : how can i apply my modification and (re)compile the source again ? because this files (framework.jar) are in java , can i use eclipse IDE to compile ? i already made and developed some programs and aaps for android os using eclipse . please if you have any ( just any ) information , please help me . again i have no any source and reference to ask these question .this is not a first time for me to ask a guy this question but nobody yet give me useful answer .
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hey hamedpc. didn't think i would get any reply anytime soon here, lol.
you'll need to learn how to compile android from source, then apply patches etc.. this is not something i am willing or able to discuss on a reply post here so you got some research to do before you can attempt that.
anyways, if you want to know which files you should look into, simply look at the subfolder "files/froyo" and look at all the .smali files. Then, find the equivalent in the android source but they should be .java. These are the files that are patched.
sorry for not being more helpful

so if i have framework.odex should i just delete it and move on?

jaguar4002 said:
so if i have framework.odex should i just delete it and move on?
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you can't do that. you'll need to get a deodexed ROM or google around for how to deodex it yourself.

I'm using the leaked 2.2 rom for the epic. Is there any rom. That u recommend?
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jaguar4002 said:
I'm using the leaked 2.2 rom for the epic. Is there any rom. That u recommend?
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I use an I9000, so not sure what options you guys have for the Epic.
But I'm pretty sure that a lot of custom roms are out there that are (1) Froyo and (2) deodexed. Almost all custom roms are deodexed.

this isnt working on the epic. i did everything was suppose to be done.
i have arabic but the letters are disconnected. which is nothing new from froyo update.
am i doing anything wrong?

jaguar4002 said:
this isnt working on the epic. i did everything was suppose to be done.
i have arabic but the letters are disconnected. which is nothing new from froyo update.
am i doing anything wrong?
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Yea, most likely you are.
It really should work with all 2.2 and 2.2.1 roms. specially the samsung ones. I tried it on JS3, Darky's, JS5 and Doc's ROM for the I9000 and it works.
Just make sure you got a deodexed rom. (no framework.odex file), and also verify that the generated framework.jar is actually bigger than the original framework.jar by about 1MB. (sometimes the process stalls for some reason, so you'll have to redo it if the size is not bigger by 1MB).

im using this rom . http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=963845
and it is deodexed.
it shows the letters but they arent connected. just like how i was before doing all this.
And yes the size was larger.
i would love if u can pm me ur yahoo or something so we can go over it.. if i get this thing working, my phone would be PERFECT!!
and thanks for ur quick responses!

bro nevermind!
i wasnt enabled root access for my file manager, thats y i wasnt able to paste the net .jar file.
it works great!! i love u to death.. no homo lol
but i noticed FB is kinda laggy when theres arabic letters.
just saying.. dont really care.

ZT-180
I am using the ZT-180 with 2.2 but this didn't work for me do you have any suggestion for me

vitonline said:
I am using the ZT-180 with 2.2 but this didn't work for me do you have any suggestion for me
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if you know how to use logcat, post it here and I can have a look at it.

I am new at this if you can explean more
Thanks

vitonline said:
I am new at this if you can explean more
Thanks
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this is probably why you couldn't get it working on your device.
this topic is a little advance, and i really don't recommend applying it if you're not familiar with rooting, replacing system files and recovery.
there are many steps you need to learn to be able to apply this patch, which is beyond the topic of this thread. sorry but I can't help you with that.

madmack said:
this is probably why you couldn't get it working on your device.
this topic is a little advance, and i really don't recommend applying it if you're not familiar with rooting, replacing system files and recovery.
there are many steps you need to learn to be able to apply this patch, which is beyond the topic of this thread. sorry but I can't help you with that.
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I already rooted my ZT-180 and I apply the steps but still the Arabic

vitonline said:
I already rooted my ZT-180 and I apply the steps but still the Arabic
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Read around.. its out there.
Its not too difficult.
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@madmack
i tried your method on a rom for my htc hero and it worked just like you said, except for the web browser.. is there a way to patch libwebcore.so so that it could also support arabic?!

jaikat said:
@madmack
i tried your method on a rom for my htc hero and it worked just like you said, except for the web browser.. is there a way to patch libwebcore.so so that it could also support arabic?!
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unfortunately not. these .so libraries require recompiling of the source code.
the patch for libwebcore is up on my github account (same nickname). If you get your hands on your source code for the webcore libraries. Then you can try the patch yourself
I've already patched libwebcore.so for a 2.2.1 ROM for the Galaxy S I9000. It worked pretty well.

that was quick
madmack said:
unfortunately not. these .so libraries require recompiling of the source code.
the patch for libwebcore is up on my github account (same nickname). If you get your hands on your source code for the webcore libraries. Then you can try the patch yourself
I've already patched libwebcore.so for a 2.2.1 ROM for the Galaxy S I9000. It worked pretty well.
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i'll look into it, although i must say i don't have any experience on compiling from source, but i'm willing to learn...
great work anyway, and thank you.

[Q] Advanced reboot for Sense 5 4.2.2

hi
so one of the features I would like to add to a stock deodex 4.2.2 ROM is the advanced reboot feature. I want to do this nativly but I dont know how. can someone point me in the right direction.
thankyou

phonegeekjr said:
hi
so one of the features I would like to add to a stock deodex 4.2.2 ROM is the advanced reboot feature. I want to do this nativly but I dont know how. can someone point me in the right direction.
thankyou
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use SENSE 5 toolbox in development thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46837064
Or else VIPER XL it pretty much has all the options one can need!

Have tried that and it doesn't seam to work. I am building and testing the Rom and this is a feature I want to include. I use viper when I'm not testing and love it. What do I have to edit to have this feature in my rom
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phonegeekjr said:
Have tried that and it doesn't seam to work. I am building and testing the Rom and this is a feature I want to include. I use viper when I'm not testing and love it. What do I have to edit to have this feature in my rom
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Most of the guides that I have found are for non HTC phones. I have a few links for you to check out. From what I have read, they are mostly framework-res.apk and android.policy.jar edits.
I have extracted the classes.dex out of the jar and tried to wade my way through all of the .smali files. It looks as if the GlobalActions.smali points to either GlobalActions3 or GlobalActions4.smali for reboot options.
The guides also point to certain edits which need to be made to the framework-res.apk. Mainly strings.xml. They say to then recompile, then decompile the new framework-res.apk and lookup certain hex values in public.xml.I thought I had it figured out, but then I saw that some of the hex codes were 4xxxxxx hex codes, which points to framework-HTC-res.apk. That's kindof where I got stuck because I could not get that apk to successfully decompile.
Looking at the GlobalActions.smali I saw references to com.HTC.resources, so I kinda knew this was to be expected. I seem to be having trouble getting the necessary framework installed through apktool to successfully decompile.
Additionally, I have taken apart quite a few Roms frameworks (Roms that aren't using Sense 5 toolbox or exposed mods) to try to decipher how they applied the necessary changes, yet they are all so different. Some look to have used arrays, others strings. I know the arrays are probably for multilingual options.
Links coming as soon as I get to my pc.
Click button below for links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169443
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811532
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11a7ghZpdTcZbeDtneTnEHkHLn5_XQ9k2FDFFh-os-q0/edit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=776495
When reading the hex values in the files, the chart below should point you in the right direction:
0x10xxxx is in framework-res.apk
0x20xxxx is in com.htc.resources.apk
0x40xxxx is in framework-htc-res.apk
I too am trying to learn how to do all of this. Please let me know if you figure anything out. It seems to be who you know around here that directly reflects what you know.

Thanks. Do u know of a apk to tool to fix these apps with
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phonegeekjr said:
Thanks. Do u know of a apk to tool to fix these apps with
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Not quite sure what you meant here. An .apk to do what exactly?
Also, if I've helped and you want to show appreciate for my comment, just hit the thanks button, instead of thanking me in your posts. I believe that is the recommended way of doing things around here. Check the forum rules for clarification.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30899605
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Black!Jack said:
Not quite sure what you meant here. An .apk to do what exactly?
Also, if I've helped and you want to show appreciate for my comment, just hit the thanks button, instead of thanking me in your posts. I believe that is the recommended way of doing things around here. Check the forum rules for clarification.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30899605
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I need a tool to decompile and recompile apk
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Zarchiver
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timmaaa said:
Zarchiver
Sent from my Evita
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what about for a linux computer are there any tools I can use with that.

Not sure about on Linux, you should be able to find something via Google. There should also be guides on XDA.
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phonegeekjr said:
I need a tool to decompile and recompile apk
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Apktool... ApkMultiTool (really just a UI to take command line work out of the equation-not really my style though), Virtuous10 Studios, many more I'm sure I forgot. I have some .bat files for executing necessary commands if your not sure how to use command line.
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timmaaa said:
Zarchiver
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Not sure that Zarchiver is a tool for Decompiling and Recompiling .apks.
From what I have read about it, it looks more like a File Manager/Archiver.
@ PhoneGeek... for Linux I would have to say that apktool is going to be your best bet. You can find the XDA thread here. And the main page for apktool is here.

Black!Jack said:
Most of the guides that I have found are for non HTC phones. I have a few links for you to check out. From what I have read, they are mostly framework-res.apk and android.policy.jar edits.
I have extracted the classes.dex out of the jar and tried to wade my way through all of the .smali files. It looks as if the GlobalActions.smali points to either GlobalActions3 or GlobalActions4.smali for reboot options.
The guides also point to certain edits which need to be made to the framework-res.apk. Mainly strings.xml. They say to then recompile, then decompile the new framework-res.apk and lookup certain hex values in public.xml.I thought I had it figured out, but then I saw that some of the hex codes were 4xxxxxx hex codes, which points to framework-HTC-res.apk. That's kindof where I got stuck because I could not get that apk to successfully decompile.
Looking at the GlobalActions.smali I saw references to com.HTC.resources, so I kinda knew this was to be expected. I seem to be having trouble getting the necessary framework installed through apktool to successfully decompile.
Additionally, I have taken apart quite a few Roms frameworks (Roms that aren't using Sense 5 toolbox or exposed mods) to try to decipher how they applied the necessary changes, yet they are all so different. Some look to have used arrays, others strings. I know the arrays are probably for multilingual options.
Links coming as soon as I get to my pc.
Click button below for links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169443
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811532
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11a7ghZpdTcZbeDtneTnEHkHLn5_XQ9k2FDFFh-os-q0/edit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=776495
When reading the hex values in the files, the chart below should point you in the right direction:
0x10xxxx is in framework-res.apk
0x20xxxx is in com.htc.resources.apk
0x40xxxx is in framework-htc-res.apk
I too am trying to learn how to do all of this. Please let me know if you figure anything out. It seems to be who you know around here that directly reflects what you know.
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first link is for samsung. last link is for mod for a sense 4 or sense 4+ rom. the samsung link, is it ok to folow the steps in it. and the mod isnt even for the at&t htc one xl sense 5. will it work

phonegeekjr said:
first link is for samsung. last link is for mod for a sense 4 or sense 4+ rom. the samsung link, is it ok to folow the steps in it. and the mod isnt even for the at&t htc one xl sense 5. will it work
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That is what I was originally trying to let you know. The one for the HTC MOD is device specific (HTC Desire I believe). I have gone through the .smali files as these guides instructed and noticed a wide variety of variance. If you decide to attempt the instructions per those guides, you do so at your own risk; especially if you have no idea what you are really doing. The Devs around here are labeled that for a reason. Chances are... they really know what they are doing when messing around with files that could deem our phones inoperable.
One bit of advice I will give you before you start messing with the .smali files, is to learn Java, if you don't already, and then head over to the Smali page and read through all of the documentation in their wiki (it will be hard to understand if you don't know Java though). After taking the time to learn these things, when you open up the .smali files you will have a better understanding of what you are actually looking at and how things are structured. For example, when you open one up, you will perhaps see some variance of :
invoke-direct {v0, v1, p0, v2}
Well, what do all of these v's and p's mean - what do they point to?
There are two naming schemes for registers - the normal v naming scheme and the p naming scheme for parameter registers. Confused?
Read the wiki! Confused by the wiki? Learn Java! This is really the best advice that I can give you. By no means am I downing you or questioning your intelligence. I am simply trying to help you by pointing you in the right direction. Spoon-feeding you all of the answers isn't going to help you learn. I am by no means an expert; not even dillusional enough to think that I am- though my wife may disagree!
In addition, when you get to the Smali page, on the Project home tab, there is a link for an IRC chat room and an example of how the entry level "Hello World" app is broken down into .smali.
Hope that I have helped, to at least point you in the right direction. If I have click the Thanks button!
Edit: Here are some links that may be useful in your quest for knowledge of this subject matter:
Modifying .smali files
Convert .smali to .java
Dalvik opcodes
Android opcodes
Bytecode for the Dalvik VM
Another place with useful links
All of these resources were found with the help of my good friend Google, and her red-headed stepchild XDA!

Hi. I have tried yet again to make sense 5 toolbox apm work. Still not. Latest version of framework used. Any ideas
edit: foumd the problem and apm is now working.
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APK MUNKY-RENCH
SUPPORTS SAMSUNG DEVICES THROUGH ONBOARD HEIMDALL!!!
FEATURES​At initial release, apk munky-rench features the following:
Unzip Apk
Zip APK
Install Frameworks
Decompile Apk
Compile Apk
Sign Apk
Zipalign Apk
Compile System Apk
ADB Install
ADB Push/Pull
Fastboot Flash Recovery
Heimdall Flash Recovery
Flashable Zip Generator
Lollipop Compatibility
Brief Explanations of Features
Version 1.1 fixed broken menu option and updated to apktool 2.0 RC4
As time goes on, I will be adding more features and more tutorial functionality. Munky-rench is dependent only upon a proper installation of JAVA. All other tools are onboard.
INSTRUCTIONS
Download v1.1 from MEGA and extract, or visit my git to download a zip or clone (recommended, as I plan to add quite a bit of functionality). Run the munky-rench script. It should all be pretty straightforward from there. but post any questions here, and I will be happy to help. Also, feel free to suggest features or submit pull requests.
If you need a windows kit, markbencze has an updated one here.
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CREDIT
Brut.all for apktool
The lovely folks over at signapk.jar
The zipalign team
Glass Echidna for Heimdall
markbencze for motivation
and absolutely anyone else who would like some credit.
The script is mine, the tools are not.
Remember to thank all the devs
And Google.
Heck, send Sergey a letter with your regards.​

mine

and why not take one more?

This is awesome buddy. Great job on it. You've worked very hard on this!
Top well!!!

markbencze said:
This is awesome buddy. Great job on it. You've worked very hard on this!
Top well!!!
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Thanks man. I hope to turn it into something pretty cool.

Can I use this on my note 2? Or does it have to be executed on PC? I have an apk that I want to try and resign. I'm a total noon when it comes to all this compile, decompile, sign apk and all. Thanks

DCOCH13 said:
Can I use this on my note 2? Or does it have to be executed on PC? I have an apk that I want to try and resign. I'm a total noon when it comes to all this compile, decompile, sign apk and all. Thanks
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Has to be run on linux PC. It is a bash script with included apktool, signapk, and zipalign. If they ever release an apktool that works natively on android, I will build a similar .sh script, but for now, as far as I know, PC is the only way to compile apks

Now supporting ADB Push/Pull, Fastboot Flash Recovery, Heimdall Flash Recovery, and a Flashable zip generator that generates a flashable zip to test system apps AND another zip to flash the original apps back if you bootloop -- and gives you the option to push them to your sd. I will be expanding the fastboot and heimdall features eventually, and adding some kitchen features if I find the time, as well as making it more functional as a tutorial for noobs.

Excellent

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Excellent
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Thanks. If you have any feedback, let me know. I'm gonna try to make it a useful as I can.

Will be testing lots believe me. And yes Will

Much top kit for decompile of apps in linux machine! Everything works out of the box much well, with no install of extra software! Much thanks for well tool.:thumbup:
Sent from Marican Bacon Cannogen fone running initial build of TurbanCMRom

Rahul³™ said:
Much top kit for decompile of apps in linux machine! Everything works out of the box much well, with no install of extra software! Much thanks for well tool.:thumbup:
Sent from Marican Bacon Cannogen fone running initial build of TurbanCMRom
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Thanks, I just wanted to automate some of the features that we need all the time for themes and mods, and I remember how much of a pain initial setup of environment can be with linux, so I wanted to eliminate alot of those dependencies and extra steps. With this kit, you just put it in your file system (I keep mine in my ~/android folder), and it works. No adding anythint to path or weird errors.

apktool for Android does Exist !!!
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Has to be run on linux PC. It is a bash script with included apktool, signapk, and zipalign. If they ever release an apktool that works natively on android, I will build a similar .sh script, but for now, as far as I know, PC is the only way to compile apks
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APKTool.apk for ANDROID does Exist for years my friend

Wolf Tatoo said:
APKTool.apk for ANDROID does Exist for years my friend
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I know apktool for exists. I have decompiled with it, but I have never been able to recompile successfully. If you recompile successfully, shoot me a pm. I would for sure appreciate knowing what I was doing wrong.

Yes, native apktool has exist for years, also not update for years. It top idea for mek, but it take 10 minutes to compile just so can see many errors. Decompile with pc much weller, and top fast!
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Rahul³™ said:
Yes, native apktool has exist for years, also not update for years. It top idea for mek, but it take 10 minutes to compile just so can see many errors. Decompile with pc much weller, and top fast!
Sent from Marican Bacon Cannogen fone running initial build of TurbanCMRom
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Yeah. It would be nice if I could get it to work. It would be convenient for minor smali and xml stuff.

Yes, but good for at least to have a top well kit for easy apk modding in linux OS. Much thanks for share with Xda community!
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Rahul³™ said:
Yes, but good for at least to have a top well kit for easy apk modding in linux OS. Much thanks for share with Xda community!
Sent from Marican Bacon Cannogen fone running initial build of TurbanCMRom
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Thanks man. I figure if I make something useful for myself, it isn't going to hurt me to add a couple more features I normally wouldn't use and share with the community. I have gotten a lot of help from these forums since my first android device, and it's just cool to give something back.

Great tool! There are so many for Windows and I had been searching a good Linux alternative for ages.
Just one query. Am I doing something wrong or 99 doesn't exit? It shows me the options for 11 instead
Keep up the good work