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[TOOL] [AAPKTOOL] Apktool - Easy edit with adb function

Artiven Apktool with adb​
AAPKTOOL 1.148​NOW​GET IT ON OFFICIAL AFX SITE .....​Edited Decode SystemUi.apk and all apk files and push with reboot device for easy test... option setup and menu in quick mode.. edit any apk with this tool in 5min.. selfsetup will do some extra main need to do work for you. be quick to edit ur system now.... apktool java extractor and aapktool runner. with adb functions. no apk codes. to do this..
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newbie and dev in theming...? and want a tool to do fast with out codes and adb pulling... hate of typing apktool d systemui and etc.... here now a special and easy tool to edit system ui and framework on 5min.... just some easy options .... more updates coming soon release alpha now at aapktool 1.148.8​
How to theme your systemui.apk on any android device.
don't do if you don't have a brain and common sense.​........
Web- http://artiven.waplux.com
FB - http://facebook.com/SE7ENNTWK
xda - http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/artiven-apktool-suite-apks-t2841795​
wants to to base-
JAVA SDK running backgrd
ADB installed and working fine
Windows c:/ drive with minmum 100MB
Rooted Phone
AAPKTool suite​
1. install aapktool and make your base
you must have java sdk dont ask how and etc get on google.
adb running android phone connected and adb drivers installed.
must be rooted to push systemui...
2. After all you have a shortcut on desktop as 'aapktool' open it.
now connect your phone to pc adb debugged. press any key.
3. Now you see a cmd window with options....
4. Steps..
A. Type R and enter for check system base. if all ok you will enter to main menu.
B. Type 1 and enter for Pulling files from phone...
C. Type 2 for installing framworkres and systemui on windows to recommanded for apk decoding and ecoding..
D. Type D for Decode then edit your apk in folder as extracted..
E. Type B for build apk again.
F. Type S for systemui and F for framework to install on devices again.
G. Type RB for reboot device
Thats all enjoy edited UI on system...​
NOTE...- Dont edit scripts and .9.png if u dont know what to do..
or you will end up on boot loops....
Do it on your own risk....
always keep a backup of old apk till no need​
All download links at official site- http://artiven.waplux.com​
XDA:DevDB Information
AAPKTOOL, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
ErickNoz
Version Information
Status: Alpha
Current Stable Version: 1.148.8
Stable Release Date: 2014-08-08
Created 2014-08-08
Last Updated 2014-08-11

First time first post.....

where is the tool?
i can´t see any download information.

Link - artiven.waplux.com
Maximus1a said:
where is the tool?
i can´t see any download information.
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Frnd link updated now

i´ll try it later this day.
check your installer. if your tool is not installed in your default folder it will generate errors.

[Android-x86] All in One - Tips, Tricks, Apps & Etc | Bug & Issues | Q&A

Hi XDA ,Hi Friends And Welcome Guest
Before everything Remember that Please hit Thanks when someone helps you out!
Download Android x86:
There are several versions, but I suggest you Download this version :
Android-x86 4.4-r1 live & installation iso
on Aug 8, 2014, by Chih-Wei Huang
Install Android x86:
There are several methods, but I suggest you follow me
Make the system R/W for root access
[HOW-TO] Install Android x86 on any PCs / Laptops / VM
Manage Ext Partition from Windows:
You need to install ext2fsd
Ext2Fsd is an ext2 file system driver for Windows (2k, XP, Vista and Win7). It’s a free software. Anyone can modify or distribute it under GPL2.
Downloads:
View and download Ext2Fsd packages
Express Installation with Ext2Fsd installer:
Double click on Ext2Fsd-version.exe to execute Ext2Fsd installer and follow the setup wizard to install and configure Ext2Fsd.
To uninstall Ext2Fsd, just click “Uninstall Ext2Fsd” in start menu, or use Add/Remove programs in control panel to uninstall. Need restart your computer to get it finished.
Done
if you wanna add something to sd card just follow this path:
X:\android-4.4-r1\data\media\0
Please hit Thanks when someone helps you out!
Edit Grub Bootloader
Follows this path on windows
X:\grub
And find menu.lst
Then open with Notepad or Notepad++ and edit lines.
The example of menu.lst ( don't use for yourself )
HTML:
default=0
timeout=6
splashimage=/grub/android-x86.xpm.gz
root (hd0,4)
title Android-x86 KitKat
kernel /android-4.4-r1/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=android_x86 video=-16 SRC=/android-4.4-r1
initrd /android-4.4-r1/initrd.img
title Windows
rootnoverify (hd0,0)
chainloader +1
Install App on Android x86:
Tap the clock on the taskbar, tap the pop out that appears, and then tap Settings.
Scroll down the list and tap Security, then on the right, scroll down and tap Unknown sources.
Tap OK on the prompt that appears.
1. Install Apps From Google Play Store
2. Installing app Using The Conventional Method
Step 1: Use Windows and Copy .apk file to this path
X:\android-4.4-r1\data\media\0
Step 2: Run File manager from Android and install file from this path:
\data\media\0
3. Installing app using Dropbox
Tweaks:
Android Xposed: tweak your phone's UI
[ROOT] Kernel Tweaker | Original Thread
Clean Master Phone Boost
Check Post #2 & #3. ​

Bug & Issues
Recovery:
CWM - TWRP ???
Flash Gordon????
Not work
If you have any idea pleas help us. :laugh:

Apps - Tools - Utility
Mount internal hard drive:
Automatically mount and dismount USB sticks on various devices like the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. The Nexus 4 is not supported - this is an issue with the device, not with StickMount !
[APP][01.07.2014] StickMount v3.10 [ROOT]
Change Language on HW Keyboard:
A non visible soft keyboard (Input Method) intended to be used with hardware Bluetooth and USB keyboards. It automaticly detects Bluetooth keyboards (and in some cases also USB keyboards) and brings up the Input Method dialog. It also supports a lot of different keylayouts for non-US external keyboards.
[Android 1.6+] External Keyboard Helper Pro
Turn Ethernet To Wifi:
If you want an app that needs wifi And you want it to run on ethernet Go here
[MOD][Xposed] Fake Wifi Connection [1.6]
Fake GPS or Mock Locations:
Go Here and check it : [APP][OSS] Fake GPS Path
Rotate everything In landscape Mode:
Rotation manager is a tool that lets you choose which application you want to rotate or which one you don't want to rotate. It is a really simple app designed for the least possible power and RAM consumption.
Download From Here

Duel Boot for Windows:
Easy BCD:
EasyBCD Community Edition allows you to create a multiboot environment in order to run multiple operating systems on the same computer.
The application also features BCD (Boot Configuration Data) Backup/Repair utilities that provide users with the possibility to reset the BCD configuration or recreate and repair boot files.
Download Link
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/EasyBCD.shtml
Installing Windows After Android-x86
There are two different approaches:
Recovering GRUB after re-installing Windows
Please refer to the Reinstalling GRUB2 guide.
Master Boot Record backup and re-replacement
This method does not work for computers with UEFI boot. In consequence, it won't work for pre-installed Windows8 and some pre-installed Windows7.
Back-up the existing MBR, install Windows, replace your backup overwriting the Windows boot code:
Create an NTFS partition for Windows (using fdisk, GParted or whatever tool you are familiar with)
Backup the MBR e.g. dd if=/dev/sda of=/mbr.bin bs=446 count=1
Install Windows
Boot into a LiveCD
Mount your root partition in the LiveCD
Restore the MBR e.g. dd if=/media/sda/mbr.bin of=/dev/sda bs=446 count=1
Restart and Ubuntu will boot
Setup GRUB to boot Windows

reserved

The Android-x86 4.4-r2 released (the second stable release of kitkat-x86).
http://www.android-x86.org/releases/releasenote-4-4-r2
Stable - Fast

[TOOL] Tingle - Android patcher

Description
File patcher to enable signature spoofing on Android (especially useful for projects like microG).
Success rate is now near 100%.
Download
Tingle (git version)
NOTE: Currently there isn't yet any release, only the git version.
Credits
@moosd (thanks for Needle)
@MaR-V-iN (thanks for the help)
@AnonVendetta (thanks for testing)
@Aaren11 (thanks for testing)
@ChristianTC (thanks for testing)
@_Kosmas_ (thanks for testing)
XDA:DevDB Information
[TOOL] Tingle - Android patcher, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
ale5000
Source Code: https://github.com/ale5000-git/tingle
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2016-08-13
Last Updated 2017-11-04

Reserved

Reserved

@ale5000: I got the patch to work, I had to deodex my system APKs and JARs. Then I applied the patch. Everything works so far.
However, on a friend's LG D415 running 5.1.1 SlimROM, it fails. Phone still boots but MicroG says signature spoofing isn't enabled. Will post a log later.
Edit: I meant to say that my friend is running SlimROM v6.0.1 Marshmallow, not v5.1.1 Lollipop.

I also just tested your patch on my Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (SM-P3113) running SlimROM 5.1.1. The patch works flawlessly. But I had to deodex it too. My friend's phone is already deodexed, not sure why it didn't work on his device.

AnonVendetta said:
My friend's phone is already deodexed, not sure why it didn't work on his device.
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If you can, please post the original framework.jar so I can make some tests.

Here is his unmodified framework.jar.

I'm running the latest (7/8/2016) version of XenonHD on my LG G3 D855 for the past few days, and whereas I had no problem using needle to patch the build from a few months ago - this latest update throws an error even when using tingle.
I'm fairly certain I've set everything up correctly - I'm using my laptop at the hospital rather than my regular terminal, but I've installed Python 3, linked it in the PATH environmental variables updated Java RTE and made sure that I have working ADB drivers. Needle runs fine, pulls the framework and modifies it, but encounters an error. (I can post screenshots if necessary)
I've attached my unmodified framework.jar to this post, and any help possible would be most appreciated
The ROM is supposedly deodexed, so I haven't tried that yet, to be honest it isn't something I've ever done before or would know where to start with.
View attachment framework.jar
View attachment framework-res.apk

I have found the problem, I need some time to make some tests and trying to fix it.

In the first option FileNotFounError: [WinError 2]
In the second option comes off as all done but framework.jar modified it has the same MD5 that he framework.jar original
I leave the framework.jar, Thank you very much for your time

I'm stupid, I was going to Settings/Applications and mark all permissions and then I was going to
Settings/Privacy and mark all the permissions that were not marked and these permits are Disable app Wi-Fi usage and Disable app cellular usage, he was removing internet access.
I'm stupid.
Sorry.
The only thing that not works is the weather widget from Cyanogenmod 13, everything else works, synchronization contacts, calendar, Chrome and location for cellular it works.
Thanks for the help.

ChristianTC said:
In the first option FileNotFounError: [WinError 2]
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What does it say if you run manually this?
Code:
adb devices

adb identifies the device as: 4df785271f4440c7
And for disconnect the device of the USB I have to kill process adb.exe from the Task Manager from Windows.

@ChristianTC: Can you please compress all the content of the folder of the patch with included your adb as you use it and put it here so I can try it directly?

ale5000 said:
@ChristianTC: Can you please compress all the content of the folder of the patch with included your adb as you use it and put it here so I can try it directly?
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Here it is, I have this folder in C:/adb

@AnonVendetta and @Aaren11
You have both the same issue, the framework.jar you have contains 2 dex and the file to patch is inside the first dex but patching it exceed the limit of 64k methods (limit of a single dex) and so it fails, I have added a workaround in my code to move some methods in the second dex (that isn't full) so now it should work but always do a backup before use the patch to be sure.
Please report back if everything works.

@ChristianTC
- For the first option: I was only searching for system wide adb, it never use adb in the folder of the script; in the latest version it search adb also in the tools folder so place it here (after updating Tingle).
- For the second option: This option was added recently and the modified file was only kept in the temp folder, now it is copied to the output folder.
Please report back if everything works.

Tells me that All done but framework.jar modified It has the same MD5 that he framework.jar original.

ChristianTC said:
Tells me that All done but framework.jar modified It has the same MD5 that he framework.jar original.
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It is really strange.
Try these steps:
1) Please make sure you have the latest version of Tingle (all files and folders, not just patch.py) by clicking "Clone or download" and then "Download ZIP" in the GitHub page.
2) Make sure to extract it in a user writable folder, like Documents; if you extract it under "C:\Program Files" then the patch may not have write permissions to write the file.
3) The patch read the file inside the input folder but write the final file in the output folder so it never overwrite the original file.
4) In case it still do not work open the command prompt with "Run as administrator" and then run the patch from here (it shouldn't really be needed but as last resort it can be tried).
One of the steps should hopefully fix the problem, please report back what happened.

@ale5000: Cancel my request, I caught my now ex-friend trying to steal from me, so I no longer have an incentive to help him with patching his framework.jar. However, if you would still like to provide a technical explanation as to why the patch didn't succeed, then I'd like to hear it anyway.
Sorry for the wasted time.....

[TOOL] Android File System (Network ADB Extension) for Windows Explorer

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
​Description:
Viewing Android file system by ADB in native Windows Explorer.
Accordingly, copying files, installation APK, create screenshots: ADB utility is used (included in the installer).
Virtual Folder "Network ADB" is added to "My Computer"
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1) Copy the Windows-Android, Android-Windows, Android-Android
2) Create a new folder
3) Delete the folder / file
4) Create a Link for Windows - move the Android-Windows while holding down the left mouse button
----
1) The context menu on any folder, any drive - Creating a screenshot (in the folder place the device screenshot)
2) Right-click the APK file - install apk on your device
----
1) Requires .NET Framework 4.0
2) Tested only on Windows 7, the behavior of other systems not tested.
3) Tested: on Android 5 - 7
mobiles: nexus 6p, sony xperia, samsung note 3
Sony Android TV: KD-55x9305c, KDL-55w807c
Instruction:
1) Turn on your mobile (android TV) - developer mode.
1.1 Go to the "Settings" section and select "About phone (or on TV)"
1.2 find the "Build Number", click on it seven times (the system will report that enabled mode)
1.3 In the setting will be a new item - Developer Mode
2) In option "developer mode" enable - "remote debug"
3) After install my application - in context menu click - "Preferces" and type IP Adress (port 5555 not change - this is ADB port)
4) in context menu click - Connect. In TV or Mobile message appears for authorization to operate the device with your computer - click allow. Amen, in Windows Explorer, you should see a Android file system.
--- change device to using network:
1) connected via USB
2) run command: adb.exe tcpip 5555
3) Disconnect USB
latest adb.exe - contains in installer. If Installed Android Studio - delete in current dirrectory adb.exe - extension will work with adb.exe installed in android studio.
--- this extension only wrapper for adb
VERSION 0.0.3
1) Add Install apk progress window
2) Set permissions+owner/group
Installer for Windows x64: View attachment NetworkADB-x64-003.zip
Version 0.0.2
1) add console
2) change adb path, multi-devices support (wifi-usb-emulator etc)
Installer for Windows x64: View attachment NetworkADB-x64-002.zip
Installer for Windows x32:View attachment NetworkADB-x32-002.zip
if no work: rty version in this post
version 0.0.1
Installer for Windows x64: View attachment NetworkADB-x64.zip
Installer for Windows x32: View attachment NetworkADB-x32.zip
Source code (VS 2012 C#): View attachment NetworkADB-src.zip
Main russian forum in 4pda - "Network ADB for Windows"

Hi, when I run this, nothing comes up I downlaod Framework 4 running on 64 win 7

@svansvan is it support English language ?

Hamidreza2010 said:
@svansvan is it support English language ?
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it is ONLY in English
zfk110 said:
Hi, when I run this, nothing comes up I downlaod Framework 4 running on 64 win 7
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1) Install Framework 4
2) You download NetworkADB-x64.zip unzip and run NetworkADB.exe and click Install.
In Windows Explorer (not IE) in folder My PC (in left treview) should appear "Network ADB"
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if you tried to install the program without Framework 4.
1) Install Framework 4
2) Uninstall NetworkADB
3) Install NetworkADB
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~200 downloads from this site
~300 in russian
no comments or reviews.
It means all everything works well

svansvan said:
it is ONLY in English
1) Install Framework 4
2) You download NetworkADB-x64.zip unzip and run NetworkADB.exe and click Install.
In Windows Explorer (not IE) in folder My PC (in left treview) should appear "Network ADB"
-------
if you tried to install the program without Framework 4.
1) Install Framework 4
2) Uninstall NetworkADB
3) Install NetworkADB
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~200 downloads from this site
~300 in russian
no comments or reviews.
It means all everything works well
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Please see this video to see whats doing it, I already installed net 4 on the system
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8UIJJhXQ-yfVWJkVGNWUjdpcWM

video course terrible quality
After install:
1) in LEFT side of Explorer window (tree)
You have "My computer" in this item you have disks C,D... You have item "network adb"?
2) in context menu on item Network Adb (right mouse click) you have "properties, connect, disconnect etc" items ?
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Like as in attached screens in main post.
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Do you run install exe as administrator?
Do you restart windows after instal Framework 4 ?
In same folder (where you run install.exe) You will have some files. 2 ddl's must be registered in system. may, for whatever reason, they did not register. there need to debug deeper knowledge and only Monday I will be able to give more detailed instructions

New 0.0.2 version in header.
1) add adb console window
2) change adb path,
3) multi-devices : support selection (wifi-usb-emulator etc)
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Before installing, you must uninstall the previous version.

Crashes at startup
Hi,
just tried it, it installs fine and i have the icon in explorer.
But it crashes at startup, win7, 32bit, your adb version 32bit 002.
See attched image for the crash info.
Hope you can do somthing about it, thanks!

JJSJJS said:
Hi,
just tried it, it installs fine and i have the icon in explorer.
But it crashes at startup, win7, 32bit, your adb version 32bit 002.
See attched image for the crash info.
Hope you can do somthing about it, thanks!
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Try this Release x32 version. Before install - uninstall old version.
(This error is probably due to the fact that the version was in Debug)
I do not have 32 windows, so I can not test
View attachment NetworkADB-x32.zip

Many Thanks Svansvan,
i will try it and report back.
***edit***
Sorry to inform you, the bug is still there. So installing is still ok, but it crashes immidiately after double clicking.

JJSJJS said:
Sorry to inform you, the bug is still there. So installing is still ok, but it crashes immidiately after double clicking.
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What version number .NET Framework ? (it should be 4.+)
I have only 64 bit Windows 7. I can only compile in 32. Only one person with a 32 bit version left a tip (in russian forum - all works), but it has windows 10.
By the way, I do not guarantee the work in Windows 10 too (it works, but there are 3 bugs)
With this data, I can not know what the problem is: something is wrong with your system or is it a problem in my code.
People download, but do not leave comments
In this case, I upload the source code. Can someone help you faster. I did not get to fixing the problems in Windows 10 (and I do not know when it will be)
Last Try (added strong named key for dll`s + fix assembly):
View attachment NetworkADB-x32.zip
View attachment NetworkADB-x64.zip

Hi,
i have .NET 4.5.1 installed. And only Win7Pro.
I will try your latest x32 and report back.
Thanks a lot!

JJSJJS said:
Hi,
i have .NET 4.5.1 installed. And only Win7Pro.
I will try your latest x32 and report back.
Thanks a lot!
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If it does not work at all, try update .NET to 4.6 version and restart PC.
do you have this path: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\RegAsm.exe
if folder v4.0.30319 not exist, try find in folders(subfolders) C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework program RegAsm.exe
This program is needed to register 2 dll`s (WindowsShell.dll, NsEx3.dll).
copy RegAsm.exe to install folder (where placed NetworkADB.exe)
in console (run console as administrator!) run:
1) RegAsm.exe WindowsShell.dll /codebase
2) RegAsm.exe NsEx3.dll /codebase
in output you can see like: Types are registered successfully
In general, the entire installation is reduced to registering these two dll files using the .NET program regasm.exe
If the registration is successful - everything will work.
After, using Task Manager - kill process explorer.exe, and run new task explorer.exe (restart explorer.exe)
This is the maximally-extended technical documentation that I could give.

Hi Svansvan,
yes i have the folders and the exe.
First i will update to 4.6.x .NET , restart and do as you said.
I will report back, thanks for your great help!
***edit*** according to the check of the DWORD in the registry as mentioned on this page https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh925568(v=vs.110).aspx#net_d
I have 4.6.2 already installed, so far so good.
***2nd edit*** i have a nsext3.dll, but not nsex3.dll also not a windowsshell.dll, can you provide them please?
Thanks a lot!

Hi svansvan!!
For me it worked at first without having to do anything, just install it.
I have Windows 10 x64, Samsung Galaxy S5 with Nemesis Reborn ROM and Phoenix v13 kernel.
Only thing i miss is an option to change permissions.
Thanks!!!

Finally someone left a comment. Many thanks!
Without this, I did not want to continue my work
acid981 said:
Only thing i miss is an option to change permissions.
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Just now i worked on this (and installation APK file progress dialog... etc...)
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But first, I want to understand why does not work on Windows x32
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JJSJJS said:
i have a nsext3.dll, but not nsex3.dll also not a windowsshell.dll, can you provide them please?
Thanks a lot!
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In this post! (not in header and other posts!)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71636023&postcount=11
download NetworkADB-x32.zip and unzip (not run in zip folder(program) view) in SEPARATE Folder file NetworkADB.exe
and run it and click install.
You must have the following files in your folder:
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adb.exe - from android sdk
adbwinapi.dll - from android sdk
adbwinusbapi.dll - from android sdk
NetworkADB.exe - installator
nsex3.dll - need register
regasm.exe - from .NET (for registration nsex3.dll and windowsshell.dll)
windowsshell.dll - need register
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And yes, in OLD version It was nsext3.dll, But in the new version it is called nsex3.dll (without 't').
And there can not be not present windowsshell.dll ! Physically just can not be that it was not present.
The only thing I can think of - is that it for some reason removes antivirus program.
I specifically downloaded it again and installed it. Everything is there.
Just in case, I attached it to you separately:
View attachment windowsshell-dll.zip
but it is not necessary, if everything is done correctly

svansvan said:
in console (run console as administrator!) run:
1) RegAsm.exe WindowsShell.dll /codebase
2) RegAsm.exe NsEx3.dll /codebase
in output you can see like: Types are registered successfully
In general, the entire installation is reduced to registering these two dll files using the .NET program regasm.exe
If the registration is successful - everything will work.
After, using Task Manager - kill process explorer.exe, and run new task explorer.exe (restart explorer.exe)
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Hi Svansvan,
i did as you described above.
It al registers perfectly. But starting the program still gives the Just in Time Debug error.
Is there something that need to be done in Visual Studio which needs to be enabled, just like the error messsage says (in above post) ?
Sorry for all this trouble. Hoep you can find what the issue can be.
Have a good weekend.

acid981 said:
Only thing i miss is an option to change permissions.
Thanks!!!
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New version in header 0.0.3 - permissions
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Only x64. As far as I understand, x32 version - no working (I do not know why yet)

svansvan said:
New version in header 0.0.3 - permissions
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Only x64. As far as I understand, x32 version - no working (I do not know why yet)
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Thank you very much svansvan.
It's working for me with no issues... it's perfect.:good:
thanks again

acid981 said:
Thank you very much svansvan.
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There is only one bug: if open two (or more) windows explorers with the same folder.
You change the permissions in one window. In other windows they do not visually change
You need to refresh them (right click in context menu - refresh or reload)
The case is rare and insignificant, but it's a bug.
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There will be other wishes - leave comments

[TOOL][Windows] Zip Builder v4.5.2 - Build and Sign ANY script based installer

Zip Builder is a stand-alone Windows exe (ZipBuild.exe) that can be used to build and sign Android zip-based installers from Windows folders. All required components to build and sign a zip installer are included - no additional files or software are required. The only requirement is that you have a current version of Java installed on your system. Zip Builder can be used on both shell-script and edify-script based installers and performs the proper build and signing methods, accordingly.
Although it's highly recommended to install the software using the Windows Installer (see below), the stand-alone exe is all that's required to use the program. The program command line options are as follows:
ZipBuild.exe <option1> <option2...> <*Folder Name>
Valid options are as follows:
'm' or '-manual': Manually select folder to be processed
's' or '-signed': Append '-signed' to the output file name
'5' or '-md5': Generate corresponding MD5 checksum file
'c' or '-confirm': Confirm options before building
'g' or '-gitinclude': include .git folders and related files
* Ignored when using manual selection mode
OPTIONS EXPLAINED
'm' or '-manual': In Manual mode you will be presented with a dialog box where you can manually select the folder containing the files to be processed. *When using Manual mode, the folder name will be ignored if it was provided in the command line
's' or '-signed': This option will append '-signed' to the output file name. For example: Folder name 'UPDATE-adb.Installer.v1.0.36' would produce a signed zip file named 'UPDATE-adb.Installer.v1.0.36-signed.zip'.
'5' or '-md5': This option will create a separate, corresponding MD5 checksum file that can be used to verify file integrity in TWRP or with other Windows checksum utilities.
'c' or '-confirm': When this option is used, you will be presented with a dialog box where you can confirm (or change) the 2 options above. If either (or both) options above have been specified on the command line, the checkboxes will be pre-selected accordingly. Once you're satisfied with your selections, click the 'Build Zip File' button to begin the zip building and signing process.
'g' or '-gitinclude': This option will include any .git folders and related files (.git, .gitignore, and .gitattributes) that are excluded from the zip file by default. [Should rarely be needed, if ever]​
ZIP BUILDER SETTINGS MANAGER
Zip Builder Settings Manager (ZipBuildSettings.exe) is an optional companion app that can be used to manage the settings and options (shown below) for Zip Builder:
You can choose to create Windows Context (Right-Click) menus that will allow you to build a signed zip installer simply by right-clicking on a folder name. Folder names that end in '20YYMMDD' or '20YYxxxx' as well as folder names that begin with 'UPDATE' are supported in Windows 7 and above. You can also enable the option to build from any folder by holding the SHIFT key while selecting the folder.
You can choose when to display the confirmation dialog
You can choose when to append '-signed' to output file names
You can choose when to create md5 checksum files
You can choose to include all .git folders and related files (see above)
DATE CODE FEATURE
If you're building from a Windows folder name that ends in '20YYMMDD' or '20YYxxxx', Zip Builder will give you the option to change or update the date code portion of the file name before building the zip (it will also suggest the current date's date code - YYYYMMDD). And, if you're building a zip installer that includes a g.prop file (found in many GApps packages), the installer will read the date code from the 'ro.addon.*_version=' property and automatically use it in place of the date code from the Windows folder name.​
WINDOWS INSTALLER
As mentioned above, you'll have the best user experience if you install Zip Builder using the Windows installer. It runs in standard user mode (no Admin access required or requested) and installs the Zip Builder and Zip Builder Settings exe's in: 'C:Users<user>AppDataRoamingZip Builder'. The installer will create a program group and shortcuts in the Windows start menu (and optionally on the desktop) that can be used to launch Zip Builder in 'manual selection mode', where the user can manually select the folder they wish to build. The installer will automatically run Zip Builder Settings Manager at the conclusion of the install where you can configure the settings and options to your personal preference.
Uninstalling Zip Builder from the Windows Uninstall menu will remove all traces of the software from your system. And, since Zip Builder, Zip Builder Settings Manager, or its installer will NEVER prompt for UAC access, you can be confident that it's not touching the Windows operating system. Of course, all source code is available if you want to check for yourself - you can even build it for yourself, if you want!​
TECHNICAL NOTES
Version 4.3+ of Zip Builder includes the new ZipSigner 2.1 Java executable that was rewritten from the ground up by @topjohnwu for use in his Magisk root management software. This change will allow you to build the largest zip installer on even the smallest 32-bit machine. I was able to build a 1.0+GB shell-script based installed on a 32-bit Windows XP machine with only 1GB of RAM.
If you have had java heap size issues building zip installers in the past, version 4.3+ of Zip Builder should completely eliminate these problems.​
XDA:DevDB Information
Zip Builder, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
TKruzze
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 4.5.2
Stable Release Date: 2020-09-06
Created 2018-01-23
Last Updated 2020-09-06

Anti-Virus False-Positives
ANTI-VIRUS FALSE-POSITIVES
There have been reports of false-positive flaggings of Zip Builder and/or the Windows installer. While I can, personally, assure you that there's no malware included in Zip Builder or its installer, I also understand that there may be some concern with using software that's been flagged on your machine.
To allay your concerns as best as possible, I have included 100% of the original source code for you to inspect and/or build the software yourself. Again, there is no possibility of malware as I do all of my compiling on a clean machine that is not connected to the internet. I have also submitted all 4 Windows executables to the major AV inspection service on the net. Below are the results of these inspections:
VirusTotal.com
ZipBuild.exe (32 bit) 7/68
ZipBuild.exe (64 bit) 2/68
ZipBuildSettings.exe 4/67
Zip Builder_4.5.2_Setup.exe 1/69

Sources & Acknowledgements / Recent Changes
SOURCES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Zip Builder has existed for me since way back in 2013 when I started developing GApps packages. I've added features here and there and finally decided to share it. After privately sharing with @osm0sis, I received a lot of very constructive feedback and based on this, I polished the interface and added some new features. A big thank you to @osm0sis for this feedback. Without his input, it would look a lot clunkier than it does today.
All source code is provided, however, it's only appropriate for me to publicly acknowledge that this work includes code and binaries from several third party sources. Below is a complete list of these sources. You will also find this list as well as the actual code and binaries in the Source Code Zip file available for download.
Zip Builder
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Zip Builder is Copyright (c) 2013-2020 by @TKruzze
Original source code and compiled executables can be found on
XDA Developers. Zip Builder also includes code and compiled
executables from the sources listed below:
ZipSigner
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ZipSigner is Copyright (c) 2016-2020, John Wu @topjohnwu)
Original source code and license can be found at:
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk
The version of ZipSigner used in Zip Builder was built by @topjohnwu using the source code above and optimized using ProGuard optimizations
Info-ZIP
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Info-ZIP is Copyright (c) 1990-2007 Info-ZIP
Original License can be found at:
http://www.info-zip.org/license.html
Downloads can be found at:
ftp://ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/win32/
Original source code can be found at:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/infozip/
Hashutils
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The MD5 Checksum code and executable are from code.kliu.org
Original source code and compiled executables can be found at:
http://code.kliu.org/misc/hashutils/
SUMMARY OF RECENT CHANGES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 - v4.5.2
Fixed RegEx bug (oversight) that only supported automatic folder renaming through the year 2019. Now we're good through the year 2029.
As always, the best and easiest way to update is to simply install the new version using the Windows installer without uninstalling the previous version. All of your settings and options will be retained
NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - v4.5.1
Updated the cleanup function to also include removal of the SignAPK*.tmp files that are created in the %TEMP% folder during the signing process.
- Thanks to @osm0sis for reporting
MARCH 26, 2018 - v4.4.0
Updated the ZipSigner java executable to v2.1-min. This version is significantly smaller than v2.1 (458K vs 4.0MB) and was built by @topjohnwu, himself, using using ProGuard optimizations
Recompiled Zip Builder Settings Manager (ZipBuildSettings.exe) without UPX compression to try and further minimize AV false-positives
Windows installer now built using lzma2/max compression and no longer uses solid compression. This was done to optimize installation speed and further minimize AV false-positives
MARCH 25, 2018 - v4.3.0
Updated signing code with the new ZipSigner 2.1 Java executable that was rewritten from the ground up by @topjohnwu for use in his Magisk root management software. This change will allow you to build the largest zip installer on even the smallest 32-bit machine. I was able to build a 1.0+GB shell-script based installer on a 32-bit Windows XP machine with only 1GB of RAM.
- Thanks, of course, to @topjohnwu, but also to @osm0sis for the heads up on its existence
- Thanks to @jenslody for building it for inclusion here.
Since memory and java heap size issues are now resolved with the above change, I have removed all memory and java heap size checks from Zip Builder. The above change also allowed me to remove the separate test key files (testkey.pk8 and testkey.x509.pem), signapk.jar, zipadjust, and minsignapk.jar executables as their functions are all now contained in the new ZipSigner 2.1 Java executable mentioned above.
Installer will now clean up its 'temp folder' files before displaying the 'COMPLETED' message. On slower systems this should reduce the delay when selecting the 'Close' button after Zip Builder completes the signing process.
- Thanks to @osm0sis for reporting and helping track down the issue
Zip Builder is now built without UPX compression on the Windows exe's. This was done to try and reduce false-positives that may be reported by your AV software. If you're still having AV hits, please read the ANTI-VIRUS FALSE-POSITIVES section on the OP.
Fixed bug in installer that would corrupt the context (right-click) menu settings on an update (not initial) installation.
- Thanks to @osm0sis for reporting and helping track down the issue

Excellent! Glad to see a public release! I was using Zip Builder all day to prepare my latest round of updates for my Odds and Ends thread, and it couldn't be easier!
It's been great working with you again @TKruzze, I knew you couldn't stay away from contributing awesome things to the community for too long.

Looks very cool! You're inspiring me to clean up and release a tool that I built which has no current equivalent.
Seeing as this uses Java, what would it take to make it work under linux? As a staunch Linux/osx user who only runs a windows VM for flashing his Samsung with odin, I would love to integrate this into my workflow, but without linux or Mac support for me personally that will be difficult ?

This is an incredible contribution. Thank you for making this public and for your hard work!

partcyborg said:
Seeing as this uses Java, what would it take to make it work under linux?
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The only thing I'm actually using Java for is the signing portion of the process. There's no real way I can think of to easily port the rest of it to Linux. Thanks for the feedback!

wow thanks @TKruzze :good:
this will be really helpful for my future firmware updates ✌

Ok im very very new to all this but does this make zips that are flashable in twrp? Im wanting to learn how to do that if you guys could point me in the right direction id be thankful.

papasmurf879 said:
Ok im very very new to all this but does this make zips that are flashable in twrp? Im wanting to learn how to do that if you guys could point me in the right direction id be thankful.
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yes
you need update-script and update-binary along other files

TKruzze said:
The only thing I'm actually using Java for is the signing portion of the process. There's no real way I can think of to easily port the rest of it to Linux. Thanks for the feedback!
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My mistake. Thanks for the explanation! I'm sure then that this will run in wine however, I may give it a shot at some point. If I do I will let you know.

kamilmirza said:
yes
you need update-script and update-binary along other files
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Thank you for replying im doing searches right now trying to figure it out.

papasmurf879 said:
Thank you for replying im doing searches right now trying to figure it out.
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Advanced, but check out my thread here and the linked resources: [DEV][TEMPLATE] Complete Shell Script Flashable Zip Replacement + Signing [SCRIPT]
The EDIFY references/resources are the place to start. :good:

Can i create flashable zips of my apks. I Flash custom roms very often and some apps are needed as my daily driver so can i make a flashable zip of those apk file and flash via this tool

Ash225 said:
Can i create flashable zips of my apks. I Flash custom roms very often and some apps are needed as my daily driver so can i make a flashable zip of those apk file and flash via this tool
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Have you tried this?
This tool in this thread is for making a zip if you already have the components (updater script and binary).

madbat99 said:
Have you tried this?
This tool in this thread is for making a zip if you already have the components (updater script and binary).
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Thanks but i knew about this app i want to creat zips from my computer and not from my phone thats why i asked the question thanks for your prompt reply

This looks like this tool that will, hopefully, be helpful for one of my other little projects that I had to put aside till I finish catching up with some other projects/developments that's already on my plate.
I already have a working set of script commands for safely disabling the Google Play Protect but, i will need a medium/delivery system before I can release it and this looks promising to help with this.
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Did you just give me a Trojan? Because Defender says so and even VirusTotal was positive about this. Beware about using this software!

Djentist said:
Did you just give me a Trojan? Because Defender says so and even VirusTotal was positive about this. Beware about using this software!
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Yeah, I'm sure one of the most respected developers on XDA would do that. I'd be more worried about those antivirus softwares you're using than anything.

Djentist said:
Did you just give me a Trojan? Because Defender says so and even VirusTotal was positive about this. Beware about using this software!
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Definitely not a very responsible post to make. There's nothing wrong about reporting your findings, but to make an accusation like this is a bit irresponsible. I also seriously doubt that Microsoft Defender identified this as a virus (as you claim).
Anyways, here are the facts: There is no virus or malicious behavior. Below are the actual results of scans by VirusTotal and VirScan
Zip Builder_4.2.1_Setup.exe
VirusTotal.com (0/65)
VirScan.org (1/39)
ZipBuildSettings.exe
VirusTotal.com (2/66)
VirScan.org (2/39)
ZipBuild.exe (32 bit)
VirusTotal.com (2/66)
VirScan.org (2/39)
ZipBuild.exe (64 bit)
VirusTotal.com (1/65)
VirScan.org (1/39)
Based on personal experience, ANY file that is not signed with a Microsoft Root Certificate and/or uses UPX compression is going to produce false positives with the heuristics deployed by some of these 'so called' anti-virus software products in the marketplace. I'm actually surprised the numbers are as low as they are.
All that said, if you are not comfortable using the software, fine. But please exercise responsible reporting if you have questions or concerns. A big part of the reason for me releasing all the source code is to avoid having to defend myself from people making exactly this type of assertion.