[TOOL] ApkSpy - view APK manifest on PC - Android Apps and Games

Hey,
I have a mess with my many .APK files sitting around on my PC. Some .APK files were renamed badly with names that don't make sense, let alone I have multiple versions of the same apps.
ApkSpy is a simple tool I hacked up tonight which allows you to easily view the manifest of an APK (screenshots attached - not up to date though) just by double clicking it. (It can even associate with the .apk filetype, yay!)
ApkSpy relies on the aapt.exe tool from the android SDK, so you must have that installed (or just copy aapt.exe from somewhere, that's the only file needed to run ApkSpy).
Would love to get feedback.
Off to bed now..
Known issues:
filenames with unicode might not work.
Changelog:
Version 0.6:
Minor fixes
adb.exe/aapt.exe should be found in current directory or PATH
Version 0.5:
Install APK button
Rename file by package or application name
batch rename of all apk's in a directory
Version 0.4:
Added link to market
Version 0.3:
Added rename file, which renames the loaded apk to <packagename_version.apk>
Version 0.2:
does not require .net 4.0 anymore

Needed something like this.
How about this, can we edit swiftkey's apk and add a large spacebar into that somehow?
thanks

Thank a lot. I'm looking for something like this.

ido, I downloaded your nice tool. Unfortunately I don't get any information back when I drop on it an app (please see my attachment). I have .net framework 4.0 on Windows XP.
Any idea ?

ido said:
ApkSpy relies on the aapt.exe tool from the android SDK, so you must have that installed (or just copy aapt.exe from somewhere, that's the only file needed to run ApkSpy).
Would love to get feedback.
Off to bed now..
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Shame on me !!! I should have read before rushing !!!
I'm sorry: everything runs smoothly now, thanks !
PS Just a suggestion to ido for those like me: why don't you bundle the aapt.exe in the zip file ?

I don't think its allowed by google's license. I haven't really checked though.

i have the aapt.exe but after i drag apk it does not allow me to change the name or anything please help and yes i have sdk installed

xdviper said:
Needed something like this.
How about this, can we edit swiftkey's apk and add a large spacebar into that somehow?
thanks
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Not without getting the lawyers involved whether it's before or after the fact.

Nice app, thank you!
Feature request: batch reading of apks and renaming them as Packagename_version.apk?

norti said:
Nice app, thank you!
Feature request: batch reading of apks and renaming them as Packagename_version.apk?
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challenge accepted.
I see how renaming should work (button), but I'm not sure how to implement batch at this stage.

would be cool and app like my sons RDTools DS that lists all his games in a dir to add to sd card(r4i or ttools..)
it opens the files and gives the real name with icons and nfo files to..(store on sever DB)
should be pretty much simple for a guy that knows how to program no?

Thank you for this cool app.
2 Suggestions:
- allow users more options on how they want to name the apk (i.e. "AppName-ver")
- Allow user to just double click on an apk to run apkspy. Currently, I have to drag and drop. If I double click an APK, apkspy crashes with an "System.InvalidOperationException"

Thank you for this very useful application.
I also wish it had those handy features as others mentioned:
1. Renaming apks using ApplicationName instead of PackageName;
2. Batch renaming all apks in a folder;
3. Option to push (or install) the current apk into a connected android device.
Good job, anyway, keep up the good work!

All done as requested.
you're welcome to test the features as I didn't have much time (Although I think it works ok)

Great news, thank you again for your work.
One quick feedback observation though:
In the Batch Rename tab, the two rename buttons (by application or by package) are working correctly, but in the first tab (General) the functions performed by the same rename buttons are reversed: rename by application actually renames by package and viceversa.
Otherwise, everything seems to be OK, except maybe for the donation link in the last tab, which doesn't seem to be working either.
Congratulations, man, great job, keep it up!

silvake said:
Great news, thank you again for your work.
One quick feedback observation though:
In the Batch Rename tab, the two rename buttons (by application or by package) are working correctly, but in the first tab (General) the functions performed by the same rename buttons are reversed: rename by application actually renames by package and viceversa.
Otherwise, everything seems to be OK, except maybe for the donation link in the last tab, which doesn't seem to be working either.
Congratulations, man, great job, keep it up!
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Fixed all (even the beer link). I kept same version (0.5) though.

hi,ido when i double click apk files i get this error..running win7 x64
hxxp://i.imgur.com/lMOMJ.png
hxxp://i.imgur.com/Ropmm.png

Thank you, it's working flawlessly!

You can fix?
ApkSpy very handy tool!
Thanks a lot!
ido said:
Version 0.5:
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1 You can fix ApkSpy to correctly processed Russian names?
2 You can fix the ApkSpy, if you rename the apk team containing the character ":"
3 You can fix the ApkSpy, if you rename the apk team containing the character " "" "
4 When you drag a file apk team, adds all files from a folder, it is not convenient
Thanks

just what i was looking for

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Enable Superuser.apk & Enhance ROSIE UI FOR HERO ROM [Re-Updated FIXED]

Hello Guys!!!
Sorry for the problems caused There Were More Two Widgets Missing Other Than Messaging widget to be coppied to Internal Memory Namely The Clock & Contact Widgets, So They Are Added In The Re-Update, The Whole .exe Is To Be Downloaded Again, Sorry For This.
Even The superuser enabler package(.exe) is fixed...But If U already Have the old .exe , just get the attached script & replace it with the old one...
Be Tuned For Apps2Sd & An Rom With At-least 30 MB Of Free Internal Memory Build....M Currently Initializing Source Code So That Will Help Me With Some Stuffs Like Update-Script & Some Stabilization Of ROM...
SUPERUSER ENABLER
Thers no SuperUser Apk Working On Haykuro's Hero Rom, So to get It Working, Only Installing Is Not Enough So I have Got It Working, Follow This Steps...
Note: To Test, Just Try Using CPU Overclocker Widget(Its Free) From The Market Before & After Using This... u ll Notice the Change
Steps:
1. Download The Install-Enable-SU-By-Sangeet.exe & Extract Any where By Double Clicking It.
New Fixed Download Link: http://android-latest-build-images.googlecode.com/files/Install-Enable-SU.exe
2. Connect Ur Phone Via USB Cable
3. Run The Install-Enable-SU .bat File.
4. Choose Appropriate options..
5. Rebooting Not Recommended...(UR WISH)
Rosie UI Enhancer/Optimizer
Note: U Must not Be Using Apps To SD Other Than The Default app_s folder
Means U must Not Have /Data/app Moved to /System/sd/app
The Rosie UI Dosent Need The Launcher.apk, So This Script Removes It.
This Script Moves/Installs Rosie Application To Internal Memory...
MoreOver, The Rosie UI Uses The HTC Widgets Which Are Seperate Applications, So Even If The Rosie Loads Fast, The Widgets Make It Slow...
So This Script Even Moves/Installs The HTC Widgets To Internal Memory...
Steps:
1. Download The Fixed-Rosie-UI-Optimizer.exe & Extract Any where By Double Clicking It.
Download Link: http://android-latest-build-images.googlecode.com/files/Fixed-Rosie-UI-Optimizer.exe
2. Connect Ur Phone Via USB Cable
3. Run The Optimize_Rosie.bat File.
4. Choose Appropriate options..
5. Reboot The Phone (NEEDED)
Dex-Optimizing
After All That, The Widgets Would Take Some Internal Memory, So I Would Recommend Using The Dex Optimizer...
Steps:
1. Download The Dex-Optimizer.exe & Extract Any where By Double Clicking It.
Download Link: http://android-latest-build-images.googlecode.com/files/Dex-Optimizer.exe
2. Connect Ur Phone Via USB Cable
3. Run The DEX-OPTIMIZER.bat File.
4. Choose Appropriate options..
Credits: buttkicker (optimization script),
I Dint Know Hod to make such scripts with options Learned from HTC Hero Speedup vXX by tehseano so credits to him too...
If Any one else left inform me i ll add..
Please add this to the wiki and PM me the url so I can add it to the roundup thread.
Only post problems with the above thread. Do not go off topic.
ryanmo5 opened this thread saying it didn't work and it messed up his home screen.
Thank you ryan for trying this out and letting us know.
i tried this and it says no such file or directory on all files. And then it says it cant find .apks for all files to install. Ok i didnt even look at my home screen all my widgets are gone except the clock. When i try to add the htc widgets im left with only 4 widgets.
Also the Install-Enable-SU.bat did not work for me. Was stating batch was inoperable.
Yeah, the UI tweak totally borked my phone. It locks up at the HTC logo. I went back to ion till tomorrow.
WEE!!!
AWESOME. This is fantastic. Thank you for your hard WORK!! much appreciated! Seems to have worked like a charm for me and i can really notice a huge speed boost especially when going back to the home screen.
I have found my HEROOO!
Oh and btw, when you do the part to optmize for Rosie, the folder that contains the apks should be renamed from Rosie to Files. That will make things work. It did for me.
I miss the Rosie UI lock screen though... its gone?
But wow incredibly speedy and even a lot more stable? Thank you sangeet.003 and all the other FANTASTIC developers on this forum who keep me and my G1 busy with fun goodies.
Here is a oddball question, couldn't someone just create a update.zip with all this done? I'm not familiar with signing pkgs and what not. So I'm not 100%.
i'm a mac user.
but i kind of smart when it comes to these things so i got it to work.
but for other mac users do you think you can just up load the files and post the
adb commands.
kronosx1 said:
Here is a oddball question, couldn't someone just create a update.zip with all this done? I'm not familiar with signing pkgs and what not. So I'm not 100%.
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I think i read somewhere that it wouldn't be possible because of how big the update.zip would be which is why when flashing Hero, you need the ext2 to store the apps_2
the great thing is, if you just keep testing, reading and messing around with running everything from roms, scripts, commands and tweaks, you eventually get things to work and and you find a huge satisfaction and semi-understanding of it all and you find yourself appreciating the developers here for their work.
Wow its four in the morning and i think im on a strong sugar high because i never post.
so changing the folder from rosie to files worked for you
ynghova187 said:
so changing the folder from rosie to files worked for you
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yeah rename "Rosie" to "Files"
well did a refresh of Hero and applied all the tweaks here (after renaming the folder as well) and all is wel. thanks a ton for this!
I was wondering if you could use app2sd after using this mod, or will this disable apps2sd?
Ok i did it and it works but there is a slight problem the messaging widget dosent show up. its completely gone. i read the batch file and its missing from the batch file. If you could re write it with the htc messaging app included then this app would be perfect. Or does anyone know how i could get the htc messagine widget back by myself
ynghova187 said:
Ok i did it and it works but there is a slight problem the messaging widget dosent show up. its completely gone. i read the batch file and its missing from the batch file. If you could re write it with the htc messaging app included then this app would be perfect. Or does anyone know how i could get the htc messagine widget back by myself
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I think if you placed the "Files" folder onto c:/android (or wherever you put adb) and then:
adb push files/htcmsgwidgets.apk /data/app
that *might* work, not sure because I haven't tried it myself.
sangeet.003 said:
Hello Guys!!!
SUPERUSER ENABLER
Thers no SuperUser Apk Working On Haykuro's Hero Rom, So to get It Working, Only Installing Is Not Enough So I have Got It Working, Follow This Steps...
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That is weird because i have super user and terminal working on mine just fine from JF previous install
a few widget's were missing..
clocks & contacts
also in the batch file, the msg widget was not reinstalled onto internal memory(probably just forgot to add that line)
so I redid his batch file to include the 2 missing widgets as well as adding the line for the msg widget and changed the folder to files
cause I know how lazy most of you are
http://hotfile.com/dl/4938120/a4a6fc0/Rosie_UI_Optimizer__ALLwidgets.zip.html
and for the mac user's
just open the .bat file in text editor (.bat files are nothing more than text anyways) in there you can see each command that is run and do it yourself manually,...
yeah it's a ***** but I'm not about to figure out how to write a shell script for OSX on XP just to appease my old brethren, maybe pickup a copy of BBcode and insert the commands, don't know it that would even work, just a thought heh.
---credits to sangeet.003 for goin' through the trouble to make this batch files, I'm just an "editor"
everything worked perfectly and 20 times faster not exact but i see a huge difference just now noticed that the messages widget was missing so bout to add that thanks to all developers working hard im sticking with hero i know people love it as much as I do so it has to keep getting better
mpeezay said:
a few widget's were missing..
clocks & contacts
also in the batch file, the msg widget was not reinstalled onto internal memory(probably just forgot to add that line)
so I redid his batch file to include the 2 missing widgets as well as adding the line for the msg widget and changed the folder to files
cause I know how lazy most of you are
http://hotfile.com/dl/4938120/a4a6fc0/Rosie_UI_Optimizer__ALLwidgets.zip.html
and for the mac user's
just open the .bat file in text editor (.bat files are nothing more than text anyways) in there you can see each command that is run and do it yourself manually,...
yeah it's a ***** but I'm not about to figure out how to write a shell script for OSX on XP just to appease my old brethren, maybe pickup a copy of BBcode and insert the commands, don't know it that would even work, just a thought heh.
---credits to sangeet.003 for goin' through the trouble to make this batch files, I'm just an "editor"
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Thanks I will Be re updating & uploading Both The exe Files...

[Reg Edit] Right click ApkTool

First things first, credit and thanks to Brut.all for his awesome tool.
Now then, i couldn't find anything like this so i've created a very simple little reg edit to enable right click de-compiling on apks and right click builds on folders.
I've been using it for a couple of weeks with no problems and it's great for those quick .9 or xml edits.
DISCLAIMER:
This was made for the Windows XP operating system! .so im not sure if it will work on other Window OS, feel free to try but im not responsible for your computers well being so use at your own risk.
EDIT:After a little research it seems the registry tree is the same for "Vista" and "7" so it should work on them also
To use this you must have apktool working correctly.
Only works if your path variable is set to C:\sdk\tools\
If your Path variable is set differently you have 2 options:
1-let me know where and i'll attatch appropiate reg-edit.
2-Easy option, create a folder on your C:\ named "sdk", inside the sdk folder create another folder named "tools,
now copy the contents from your original tools folder into your newly created tools and add the path in enviromental variables. Simple.
RECOMMENDED:
It is highly recommended to backup your registry prior to installing, just follow the simple instructions included in the download zip.
To install:
Simply extract .reg file from the folder, double click and answer yes.That's it
Now your ready to become a de-compiling/building whirlwind.
Useage
-I simply right click an apk, "empty.apk" for example, choose decompile (you recieve a folder with the apk's name), navigate into the res\drawable* folder and drop in my .9.png's.
-Backout of folder, right click "empty" folder and choose build.
-The built images are in are located in "empty\build\apk\res\drawable*".
-The built apk is located in "empty\dist".
I've included an empty.apk for quick .9.png edits, this saves hunting through endless amounts of images for your newly created .9.
If the tool fails it could be something simple-
Problem: solution:
-Folder already exits -Delete or rename
-.9.png's not properley edited -Fix using draw 9 tool
-Required framework not installed -Open cmd and type "apktool if FILE LOCATION\framework-res.apk"
Remember this is a simple tool, for more advanced useage and logs use apk-manager
Final Note:
If Brut.all has any reason for me to remove this please let me know and it will disappear ASAP.
Thank you.
Link and Contents::
ApkTool_reg_edit.zip(contianing reg-edit)
reg_backup_restore.txt
empty.apk
>>>Windows Reg Edit<<<
The above reg edit removes the ability to create folders on Widows 7, use the file below insead!!
>>>Windows 7 Reg Edit<<<
If for some reason you lose the ability to create new folders here is a fix:
>>Here<<
Just extract and double click, it might say "cannot import all data", just ignore it, it will restore your create new folder option.
updated first post with attachments.
dully79 said:
updated first post with attachments.
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Thank you very much! Gonna try this out
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crevis24 said:
Thank you very much! Gonna try this out
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Your welcome
Let me know how you get on!.
99 downloads, who's going to make it 100?? Lol
Don't mind if I do!
Swyped from my infected synergized kingdom ported evo!
Haha, you win a prize of getting a thanks.
You have no idea how much I love those! When I get back to my computer I will give you one for this awesome little tool because I have never used apktool because of the command line. I always used apkmanager.
Swyped from my Infected Synergized Kingdom ported Evo!
As requested by fergie716:
Will apply to C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\
Any problems let me know and remember to backup.
dully79 said:
As requested by fergie716:
Will apply to C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\
Any problems let me know and remember to backup.
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Thank you sir!
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Fixed the link and updated info in OP.
Added new link for Windows 7 that shouldn't remove the ability to create folders. Tried and tested.

[MOD/CHEAT][Guide]How To Edit Fieldrunners HD apk for Money & Health

Hello everyone......if youre like me and just want to beat the crap out of a game that ticks you off sometimes then this is for you. This guide will explain how to edit the apk for fieldrunners hd. I will not supply or distribute the apk, so please do not ask.
First you will need the apk file you have purchased from android market. If you have an apk from amazon app store it will not work.
Start by changing the file extension from apk to .zip. Next, extract the contents of the file to a new folder on your desktop. (Folder can be named anything you like)
Open folder Assets>Data>HighResolution>Maps
Here you will find 4 folders....Cave, Crossroads, Drylands, Grasslands
Open the Folder for the level you wish to edit. (I will use grasslands as example for this guide)
Look for the files that have a ~map.mp3 extension. Open this file with a text editor like notepad. A few lines into the file will see this "startingHealth="20" startingResources="15". Change these values to anything you want them to be.
If you would like to modify the specs for the towers you can do this as well. I find it fun to make one weapon that just kills everything in one blow.
Open folder Assets>Data>HighResolution>Towers. Look for the tower you would like modify and open the file with a ~tower.mp3 extension in a text editor like notepad. Each tower will have one of these files for it. When opened look for <minDamage="129" maxDamage="129"> There will be a line like this for each level of tower, 1,2&3. Change he values to whatever you like, the higher the number the stronger the weapon.
Now that you have editied all maps and towers you want to it is time to button this up. Select all the files and folders you extracted from the zip file and create a new zip file. I use winzip with no compression. Name your new file whatever you like and save it to the desktop or a place you can find it. Now change the file extension of the new file from .zip to .apk. You will now need to sign the file, you will have to learn that in a different writeup. Once the file is signed it will install and you will see the changes in the game.
Good luck tinkering, do not post apk's here, and please act responsibly.
jase33 said:
Hello everyone......if youre like me and just want to beat the crap out of a game that ticks you off sometimes then this is for you. This guide will explain how to edit the apk for fieldrunners hd. I will not supply or distribute the apk, so please do not ask.
Good luck tinkering, do not post apk's here, and please act responsibly.
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Ofcourse, i don't need the APK...i bought the game...But where to find on my device??? I am using a SGSII...thnx. ow...and i did not buy the game on Amazon, but via the Google Market.
the apk can found on your phone at data/app. you must be rooted to get to this. if you bought the game but are not rooted, maybe google can help you.
jase33 said:
the apk can found on your phone at data/app. you must be rooted to get to this. if you bought the game but are not rooted, maybe google can help you.
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Dude...i have MIUI up and running...it is rooted, i am using root explorer. Everything is working untill i try to install the signed apk. I am using Andoid Commander to sign the apk...it is not working. Btw, i used the apk i found in the MIUI backup folder, because i could not find the APK in data/app...i know, it is strange...
Strange....i just went through MIUI and could not find the installed apk either. I will let you know when i find it.
EDIT - Found the apk in MIUI. Its is mnt/asec/com.subatomicstudios.com.
jase33 said:
Strange....i just went through MIUI and could not fing the installed apk either. I will let you know when i find it.
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well, i found it in my back ups already...when i install that APK, it works. But when i alter the files and so on, the apk cannot be installed anymore...............
jase33 said:
Strange....i just went through MIUI and could not find the installed apk either. I will let you know when i find it.
EDIT - Found the apk in MIUI. Its is mnt/asec/com.subatomicstudios.com.
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ok...i will try to alter that one! thnx mate!!!
edit: to be honest, i think that is the same apk as in the back up folder in MIUI...
edit 2: no, it's called different...let's hope it works this time!!! THNX MATE!!!
jase33 said:
Strange....i just went through MIUI and could not find the installed apk either. I will let you know when i find it.
EDIT - Found the apk in MIUI. Its is mnt/asec/com.subatomicstudios.com.
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So, when i altered the files and so on, do i just deinstall the game? or are there other files i have to remove???
I have the amazon one, and it does not work. can someone pm me to the market version or this version? I've downloaded a few apk's already, and they seem to be the amazon version based on the file contents.
so I have the market apk, but I cannot get it signed properly. Tried zipsign 2, and install went ok, but app could not open. Tried signapk.exe and installed ok, but wont open.
after i re-zip the size changes by over 2mb under and will not install. I have re-signed it. What would cause the size change that much? it should be a few bytes.
Make sure you are zipping with NO compression.
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I did tons of research and cannot get this guy signed using 7zip, winrar, win zip, droid explorer, ninja morph....
I followed instructions and this will not install. Anyone out there successful?
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dr_w said:
I did tons of research and cannot get this guy signed using 7zip, winrar, win zip, droid explorer, ninja morph....
I followed instructions and this will not install. Anyone out there successful?
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you need a program to sign it. I finally figured out how to do this.
so to recap, after you made changes to all the files like (I just added 99999 starting money):
grasslands_extended~map.mp3
grasslands~map.mp3
crossroads_extended~map.mp3
crossroads~map.mp3
then you zip it with NO COMPRESSION (or "Store" with winrar)
then use this to sign it(This can be used to sign any apk file):
Mirrors
http://www.mediafire.com/?tj2dqjcrqfujxr7
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GHYX0PRW
http://www.fileserve.com/file/F3GT3bK/SignApk-with-bat.zip
http://www.filesonic.com/file/1878513104/SignApk-with-bat.zip
Download file and extract to C:. You should have a folder called "C:\SignApk"
Here are the instructions I made on how to sign it:
1. Copy the apk file to C:\SignApk
2. Rename apk file to "application.apk", then run the "Sign-application.apk.bat". This will produce a "application-signed.apk" in the same folder.
The batch file can be ran under administrative mode if it does not work the first time.
Requires java, and I assume most people have that on their pc already.
EDIT: it took me a lot of research to figure this out as well. Figure I can provide a simpler walkthrough that people can follow.
I'm just wondering, but wouldn't it be easier to use something like GameCIH? It seems less intrusive and easier. If you've ever used cheat engine before, then gameCIH should be a breeze.
i get this message when i tried instal apk "There is a problem parsing the package"
can you all solve my problem??
Can someone post the modded apk in multiupload ? i'm trying with 1.04 version and it doesn't work. Thanks
Works like a charm. Now even my machine guns can take on the blimps in 1 shot
thanks popp. worked like a champ. fun for about 5 minutes, then you realize after modding the game, it just never ends. Cool to see though, since I couldnt get passed round 400 with the standard setup, now its just a matter of when I quit the game due to being bored
cool to hack as well!
how do you know where to find the address and specific string? for example you have a neew game installed and you want to mod it. how can you trace the source of gold, etc?

[WINDOWS] Rom Zip Modifier

Hi,
everytime I want to flash a new version of a rom I have to modify the zip file contents, i.e. delete some files etc, which is a very tedious process.
Thats why I created a little tool for Windows (requires .NET 3.5) that can do the following with a zip file of a rom:
- Delete files
- Add / Replace files
- extract .apk's, decompile them, modify (regex replace) inside text / xml files within, recompile them and put the updated version back into the rom zip.
The tool is still beta, so there could be many errors if you don't use it correctly... always make a copy of the rom zip before using this tool on it
The included apktool (for decompile/recompile of apk) requires JRE 1.6 and only works for Android Jellybean roms / framework-res.apk's - but I think you could just use another apktool version for different Android versions.
Included in the package is a sample configuration that is basically exactly what I am using. Of course you can change what files to add, delete and modify. Also there is a screenshot attached so you can see what it looks like - as you can see you need to have some basic knowledge of how android rom stuff works, I don't think this is useful to total noobs, sorry.
If you have any problems / suggestions feel free to write here.
I hope this is useful to someone
Regards
Abomb
Changelog:
1.0: Inital release
1.1: Some error checking, not all errors will be caught but at least some basic ones.
1.2: Files to delete and apk's to modify can now be selected from the zip file via file browser
1.3: Log during modify operation and bugfixes
1.4: More bugfixes, plus the settings are now stored in the image of a cat
Thanks I'll try it.
Nice tool mister.
There is any way to add zip paths auto (for example /system/etc/ etc) against to write all the line manual?
I'm using win7 and winrar.
Thanks.
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eliashadow said:
Nice tool mister.
There is any way to add zip paths auto (for example /system/etc/ etc) against to write all the line manual?
I'm using win7 and winrar.
Thanks.
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I'm not sure what part of the tool you mean, add files, delete files or apk modify? And do you want to add a whole directory to add/remove?
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I'm not sure what part of the tool you mean, add files, delete files or apk modify? And do you want to add a whole directory to add/remove?
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To remove files i have to write manual the line.I don't know of there is a way to add it without write the path with keyboard.
I hope to understand what i mean...
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Ah now I see what you mean.
I'll try to implement a way to "open" the rom zip file inside the tool to select files from it without having to type in the paths manually.
Edit: 1.2 now has that feature implemented, please try it and tell me if that works for you.
Version 1.3 shows a log during the modify operation and has various bugfixes.
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Ah now I see what you mean.
I'll try to implement a way to "open" the rom zip file inside the tool to select files from it without having to type in the paths manually.
Edit: 1.2 now has that feature implemented, please try it and tell me if that works for you.
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Everything seems just fine now...
Thank you mister.
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thx im gone try it:fingers-crossed:

How do i re-sign an app that i modified using Android Studio or others. Please help!!

I found out how to do so and I'll be answering myself once more :
In order to add only the files you want to replace in a zip (or apk) sub-directory and choose what compression method used with 7-zip, we simply do as we do with flashable zips:
- you create a folder named "res" on your desktop;
- you crete a folder named "raw" on your desktop;
- you drag the folder "raw" into the "res" folder
- you choose the sound files [of your choice] [in wav format] and rename them to match which ever one(s) you want to replace in the apk and add them in that "raw" folder;
- you right-click on the "res" folder on your desktop and select: 7-zip/"Add to Archive..."
- you select you new Swiftkey apk (rename it first);
- you make sure that "Store" is selected in the "compression level" field;
[see pic - I've changed spacebar and normal key sound in that example]
- Re-sign the apk
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Hi.
I am totally new to this site and app developing in general. I used the above method (ty AL) to modify the Swiftkey Keyboard app and now just need to re-sign the apk and install it on my device ( ZTE Blade Z Max) I googled how to and found Android Studio, i just am having trouble using it I guess. Im just starting to learn how to modify/develop android apps.
If anyone knows how or can offer up another method for re-signing please help! Much appreciated and tyvm.
Amante
Amante10101 said:
Hi.
I am totally new to this site and app developing in general. I used the above method (ty AL) to modify the Swiftkey Keyboard app and now just need to re-sign the apk and install it on my device ( ZTE Blade Z Max) I googled how to and found Android Studio, i just am having trouble using it I guess. Im just starting to learn how to modify/develop android apps.
If anyone knows how or can offer up another method for re-signing please help! Much appreciated and tyvm.
Amante
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Try the file explorer MiXplorer found here on xda. It has an apk signing add on feature. It is the my favorite and 1 of the best file managers available. Easily the best for free.
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Try the file explorer MiXplorer found here on xda. It has an apk signing add on feature. It is the my favorite and 1 of the best file managers available. Easily the best for free.
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Tyvm ill try it out.
Thebear j koss said:
Try the file explorer MiXplorer found here on xda. It has an apk signing add on feature. It is the my favorite and 1 of the best file managers available. Easily the best for free.
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So I installed MiXplorer (totally awesome app btw) and MiX signer but how exactly do you use it to sign, doesnt seem very straight forward and cant find a how to on google.
Amante
Amante10101 said:
So I installed MiXplorer (totally awesome app btw) and MiX signer but how exactly do you use it to sign, doesnt seem very straight forward and cant find a how to on google.
Amante
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You need to install the Signer add on. Settings--->add one. After that, long press your apk you want to sign hit settings button, then scroll to sign. Choose with automatic i believe. Refer to the MiX FAQ thread. Link located in OP of MiX thread.
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You need to install the Signer add on. Settings--->add one. After that, long press your apk you want to sign hit settings button, then scroll to sign. Choose with automatic i believe. Refer to the MiX FAQ thread. Link located in OP of MiX thread.
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Im a retard lol, never occured that i could scroll the elipsis menu. Thanks a ton bro.
Amante10101 said:
Hi.
I am totally new to this site and app developing in general. I used the above method (ty AL) to modify the Swiftkey Keyboard app and now just need to re-sign the apk and install it on my device ( ZTE Blade Z Max) I googled how to and found Android Studio, i just am having trouble using it I guess. Im just starting to learn how to modify/develop android apps.
If anyone knows how or can offer up another method for re-signing please help! Much appreciated and tyvm.
Amante
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Signing worked! fantastic.
Decided I wanted to change more of the sounds in swiftkey to have a couple more themes with the original one i modified so I went through the 7zip process described in an earlier thread, except this time when i did it it didnt replace the mp3 sound files in the apk with the waves I wanted to substitute. This time it just added the .wav(s) to the apk while leaving the .mp3(s) there along with them. seems wierd. I changed the names of the .wav(s) to the same as the ones i wanted to replace, right clicked folder and hit add to archive. Selected drop down menu and selected apk and made sure store was the option selected and zip was the method selected. No go. Any suggestions?
Amante10101 said:
Signing worked! fantastic.
Decided I wanted to change more of the sounds in swiftkey to have a couple more themes with the original one i modified so I went through the 7zip process described in an earlier thread, except this time when i did it it didnt replace the mp3 sound files in the apk with the waves I wanted to substitute. This time it just added the .wav(s) to the apk while leaving the .mp3(s) there along with them. seems wierd. I changed the names of the .wav(s) to the same as the ones i wanted to replace, right clicked folder and hit add to archive. Selected drop down menu and selected apk and made sure store was the option selected and zip was the method selected. No go. Any suggestions?
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Nvm I got it, some of the sound files for sound themes in apk are .wav some are .mp3. Just made them mp3 and it worked
someone must have got lazy/didnt need to organize w/e when creating the app. lol.
My first app project complete. yeah!

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