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Hi
Can any one tell where Widget files are stored and how to Edit Widget file.
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o0k00l said:
Hi
Can any one tell where Widget files are stored and how to Edit Widget file.
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More than likely if you want to edit directly you'll need to pull the apps apk and edit it, see the adb link in my sig for pulling and HERE for how to edit.

[Q] Does anyone have ICS 4.0 Google Search widget?

I installed the theme but since I use stock launcher, I don't like the way it sets up the toolbar.
Does anyone have the white/transparent-like Search widget for ICS 4.0? Thanks!

From the guys who made the ICS theme here on XDA, in attachment
It's a widget, put the apk in /system/app and reboot.
Greetz

I copied it to system/app and changed permission, reboot, but I only see the original search widget.. could you help me out?
I checked for all read (Owner, Group, Others) and write only for Owners. Execute is blank for all.
Do I have to rename the apk file?

works fine with me, did nothing but copied it

droidance said:
I copied it to system/app and changed permission, reboot, but I only see the original search widget.. could you help me out?
I checked for all read (Owner, Group, Others) and write only for Owners. Execute is blank for all.
Do I have to rename the apk file?
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Nope it should work just like that... Permissions indeed are rw-r--r-- like all system apps.
It should pop up in the widgets list named "Google Search" and an empty (transparant) icon next to it. I'm using MV Rom with Go Launcher but I don't think that matters much
Greetz

Weird....
So all you did was copy the apk (w/o renaming) to system/app, change permission and reboot?
I still see the Gingerbread Search Widget. Well, that's the only search widget I'm seeing now.
I have a stock launcher + CM7.1.0.1 + Trinity if that matters, unless we need a custom launcher?

Yes.
Maybe you should ask the fine folks who made it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310925
Greetz

How do you get to /system/app
I am using ESFile Explorer and I have already moved the apk to a folder on my SD.. I know I have seen this before but I cant find the path

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Globetrahter said:
How do you get to /system/app
I am using ESFile Explorer and I have already moved the apk to a folder on my SD.. I know I have seen this before but I cant find the path
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You need a root file explorer or ADB to navigate there.

droidance said:
I installed the theme but since I use stock launcher, I don't like the way it sets up the toolbar.
Does anyone have the white/transparent-like Search widget for ICS 4.0? Thanks!
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it is in the Market Tiwiz ICS Search Bar that does not work for me :-(
there is another that work fine... Custom ICS Search Widget
retired now from the Market, do not know why???? If somebody has one and post it here thanks...

Why don't you just use an ICS ROM and get the real thing ? Alternatively there a bunch of them on the market, especially with GO! Launcher themes. Do a quick Market search

alberan said:
it is in the Market Tiwiz ICS Search Bar that does not work for me :-(
there is another that work fine... Custom ICS Search Widget
retired now from the Market, do not know why???? If somebody has one and post it here thanks...
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I love this search widget/mod too, not sure why they took it off of the market.
Here is the APK : Download Link

droidance said:
Weird....
So all you did was copy the apk (w/o renaming) to system/app, change permission and reboot?
I still see the Gingerbread Search Widget. Well, that's the only search widget I'm seeing now.
I have a stock launcher + CM7.1.0.1 + Trinity if that matters, unless we need a custom launcher?
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For those that don't know, try changing the owner of the APK to "root - 0" for both owner and group, using Root Explorer, as well as changing the permissions to rw-r-r (read previous posts for instructions).

[Q] ROM modifying individual applications

I would like to change my ROM.zip file entering other applications then proposed by the original rom builder.
typicaly change:
email.apk (deliverd one seems to fail for me)
music player no need to have other one
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I assume once I know how inspiration will not stop
what i noticed: in system/app there are xxxx.apk
it's a zip file so I can change
there are zip files changing individual apps ex keyboard .....
I can add/ change there ????
But as I try brute force ..... the applications crash as from the initial boot.....
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I'm clearly only working on a to basic level and need to add some knowledge ....
Can someone point me in the right direction, the right forum thread .....

there are plenty of people on this forum that would be willing to help, you just need to look in the right place
if its phone/tablet specific, try asking your question in that particular part of the forum.
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Can i use adb as sort of apt-get install? could be interresting
i thought of zipped rom with personalised basic inialize setting.
So cutting overhead in setup

[Q] How to change Phone Defaults except build.prop?

I have installed a ROM.When i go to settings,it shows at the end 'Custom build by Rocky" This really sucks.
I tried to change it by build.prop but i couldn't do that as 'Custom build by Rocky';this text was even not present there. I searched a lot for this.Now can anyone tell me how to change this..I am sure this specific text is not present in build.prop,is there any other file to do that?

I've had my fair share in rom development a year or so ago. And I can tell you that the name there is just a way of marking the rom.
But if you're really bothered by it, I can tell you how to find the string, edit it or completely remove it. To find the string - Custom build by Rocky, you can't just change it in build.prop. For this, you must go into /system/app and then copy Settings.apk file to your desktop. From there, go ahead and decompile Settings.apk with a preferred decompiler. When decompiled, head into the project, and navigate to the following folder - res/values and open strings.xml with a text editor. Search for Custom build by Rocky in the text file, once found. You may change it to whatever you wish. But if you want to remove it, you have to remember the ID of the string. For example, in - example text - which is the string, the text to the right. The ID is text the ID is found in the left hand side, it's after the word name . So remember that, now go back to the res directory and scroll down to the xml folder, open it and look for about.xml. In there search for text which is the ID. And remove the line completely. Also make sure to remove the header line too. As this will stop the layout from having an invisible section.
Now compile the Settings.apk and push it to your device - adb push desktop/path/to/Settings.apk /system/app or just copy Settings.apk to device and do it from there.
I do not encourage you to do this. And you can do this at your own risk. I will not take any responsibility if you mess up your phone.
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krishneelg3 said:
I've had my fair share in rom development a year or so ago. And I can tell you that the name there is just a way of marking the rom.
But if you're really bothered by it, I can tell you how to find the string, edit it or completely remove it. To find the string - Custom build by Rocky, you can't just change it in build.prop. For this, you must go into /system/app and then copy Settings.apk file to your desktop. From there, go ahead and decompile Settings.apk with a preferred decompiler. When decompiled, head into the project, and navigate to the following folder - res/values and open strings.xml with a text editor. Search for Custom build by Rocky in the text file, once found. You may change it to whatever you wish. But if you want to remove it, you have to remember the ID of the string. For example, in - example text - which is the string, the text to the right. The ID is text the ID is found in the left hand side, it's after the word name . So remember that, now go back to the res directory and scroll down to the xml folder, open it and look for about.xml. In there search for text which is the ID. And remove the line completely. Also make sure to remove the header line too. As this will stop the layout from having an invisible section.
Now compile the Settings.apk and push it to your device - adb push desktop/path/to/Settings.apk /system/app or just copy Settings.apk to device and do it from there.
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Can u suggest me some apk decompilers?

Try "APKTool" just search for it on the search part of this site, it should come up.
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krishneelg3 said:
Try "APKTool" just search for it on the search part of this site, it should come up.
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Hey bro! This method worked..
But,now i am in a more big problem.
By the way that test was 'Custom build by Jatin' not Rocky.
The new settings.apk which i recompiled after editing that line successfully was not directly installing on my phone.
So,i replaced that new apk with the settings.apk in my ROM which contains 'Custom Build by Jatin' text..
Now,when i installed that ROM again,everthing went right ..but when i cheked the apps ...My settings option was no more..It was not installed during the ROM installation..I manually also tried to install that but nothing was achieved!
Now ,how to fix this? Hey bro,I am also attaching that settings.apk ,see if you can edit that line yourself and then again attach here for my use.Its line 176 in res/strings ,,just replace that line from 'Custom Build' only...
Please help me bro.

This happens sometimes. Its best to push the .apk to your device rather than moving it
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krishneelg3 said:
This happens sometimes. Its best to push the .apk to your device rather than moving it
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Now,the settings.apk is crashing..Bro,there is somewhere error between the app..I have attached that apk in this forum before..Can't u yourself rename that line and attach here..Please bro

Problem fixed
The unsigned settings.apk worked now....

Sorry, I just saw your post. Oh and I'm glad it works now. With system apps, you mustn't sign them. They don't work properly.
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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.

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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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.

Thebear j koss said:
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!