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Howto decompile XML in resource of APK?

Hey guys, I've learnt how to decompile most of the class files through dexdump.
For details check this out:
http://zeaster.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-decompile-dex-file-on-android_28.html
But say I wanted to decompile edit an XML file in folder \res\xml\appwidget_info.xml and resign/package an apk file. How would I go about doing that?
I've heard something about opening it up in a hex editor and this is what I get (screenshot). I'm most interested in viewing/editing the android:updatePeriodMillis value. This is in relation to the 1x4 Calendar Widget not updaating properly. Any pointers will be helpful and much appreciated.

how to do that ??

Rotundjere said:
how to do that ??
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read the date of the post
slap yourself
read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=640592
Brut.all's apktool will decode and rebuild apks and jars
you won't get java code out of it instead you will get smali code
if only want to mess with xml's strings it will let you do that

Too funny
Effdee said:
read the date of the post
slap yourself
read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=640592
Brut.all's apktool will decode and rebuild apks and jars
you won't get java code out of it instead you will get smali code
if only want to mess with xml's strings it will let you do that
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Subtle yet absolutely hilarious.
I know even my post comes late, searched for Brut.all's apktool and seen this thread, still worth noting the humour.

[Q] CM 6 Theming

Hope posting this here is OK- I never get answers in Q&A...
I have made & modified themes for the SE stock 'rom' and as you know the framework-res and system apks do not need to be recompiled or signed when just exchanging images.
Is it the same for CM 6 'roms'?
I am looking into theming Wolfbreak's rom and noticed the framework-res that I'm using as a base says "signed by SignApk" when I open it in winrar.
Do I need to recompile & sign or not?
Thanks in advance!

AyDee said:
Hope posting this here is OK- I never get answers in Q&A...
I have made & modified themes for the SE stock 'rom' and as you know the framework-res and system apks do not need to be recompiled or signed when just exchanging images.
Is it the same for CM 6 'roms'?
I am looking into theming Wolfbreak's rom and noticed the framework-res that I'm using as a base says "signed by SignApk" when I open it in winrar.
Do I need to recompile & sign or not?
Thanks in advance!
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Hi,
You dont need to sign regardless of OS if you are only swapping images for system files. But remember to use optimized pngs and zipalign as final step to minimize resources consumption.
If you are modding any resources.arsc you need to decompile to do that and recompile and sing accordingly.

Ok, thanks- just making sure... the winrar message threw me off...

AyDee said:
Ok, thanks- just making sure... the winrar message threw me off...
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try 7-zip.....hope seeing themes from u soon....

[REQ]Longpress back button to kill app

Hello!
I am not new to these forums.. I am a frequent reader, but I am not much of a poster.
I have a request that I think will benefit alot of galaxy tab 10.1 users running the stock roms.
Would anyone be able to /interested in modding the android.policy.jar file PhoneWindowManager.smali file to enable longpress back to kill foreground app? like the function we get in CM and AOKP roms? There is no need to have a setting for it in system settings. Just an android.policy.jar we could flash if we want the function enabled..
I have found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969499 discussing and explaining how to do this.
I have tried to do this myself, but either it just won't work or I end up in a bootloop. I am new to editing .smali files and understanding their buildup.. So I am asking here to see if anyone is willing to take a look and help me out.
My guess is that I am not the only one who wants this in the stock rom, and I hope that someone is willing to do this to the benefit of not only me but everyone else running the stock ICS and JB roms missing this function.
I am running the "something" JB stock rom by smaw51 with the extended power menu. I will add a link to my android.policy.jar if anyone wants to take a look at it.. If not edit it, maybe explain what strings to change in the .smali file in order to get it working. I know we will probably need a custom .smali with the kill function aswell if the one in this thread won't work...
Download android.policy.jar
Kind regards
Michael

up for this =)

lampz said:
up for this =)
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I have been in contact through PM's with tdunham... the author of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971712 and he has agreed to take a look at our android.policy.jar
I will get back with whatever he comes up with

MichaelGroth said:
I have been in contact through PM's with tdunham... the author of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971712 and he has agreed to take a look at our android.policy.jar
I will get back with whatever he comes up with
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I finally got this working after numerous edits and tests, and with lots of help from Mirko ddd, tdunham and lyapota.
Does anyone want me to post a tutorial on how to do this?
Will require some modification to the android.policy.jar file.
Might require decompiling and getting a string from framework-res.apk values/public.xml
(Optional) in order to get a toast message saying "Application Killed." we will need to edit some strings in framework-res.apk values/strings.xml and recompiling framework-res.apk using APKTool or Virtuous Ten Studio. If we don't change this we still do get a toast, but it will then say "force app to close", wich (in my opinion) didn't look very stock.
Also, I have only tested this on JB, but it might be very similar for ICS.

Would really appreciate this function!

MichaelGroth said:
I finally got this working after numerous edits and tests, and with lots of help from Mirko ddd, tdunham and lyapota.
Does anyone want me to post a tutorial on how to do this?
Will require some modification to the android.policy.jar file.
Might require decompiling and getting a string from framework-res.apk values/public.xml
(Optional) in order to get a toast message saying "Application Killed." we will need to edit some strings in framework-res.apk values/strings.xml and recompiling framework-res.apk using APKTool or Virtuous Ten Studio. If we don't change this we still do get a toast, but it will then say "force app to close", wich (in my opinion) didn't look very stock.
Also, I have only tested this on JB, but it might be very similar for ICS.
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Can u post your modded android.policy.jar file

txtmikhail said:
Can u post your modded android.policy.jar file
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It might not work for your device.. Mine is for 4.1.1 [JB] 8010..
Tutorial is live..
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36102714

Didact74's Multi-Tool v2.0.3

Didact74's Multi-Tool v2.0​
Hello everyone, I have been away from the scene for a little while due to an unGodly work schedule. Since work is slowing just a tad, I figured I would ease back in by trying to finalize my MULTI-Tool that I started a while back. I know there have been a few others who have dropped similar programs recently but I couldn't bare to just throw this thing away, so here it is.
A few things this program will do.....
Pull Files
Push Files
Deodex Files
Odex Files
Pull BootClassPath Info
Pull and set Framework files
Pull Partition Info
Pull Partition Images
Reboot Functions
Logcat Functions
And several variations of each of the above.
Right now its in a BETA stage because I am sure some issues will surface due to the fact that I cant test everything this can do myself without geting side tracked. Give it a whirl, post some feedback, and offer up some ideas that I can add to it if you want. Its a simple Batch File, no fancy GUI or anything yet. Maybe down the road....
A few things to keep in mind.....
This tool is meant for intermediate level developers who are comfortable
reading, writing, and making basic changes to thier phone. There is a lot
of stuff in this program and I have not been able to fully test all the
different possible scenarios. I ask that you have a working backup of your
phone before using this program. I highly doubt you will need it, but I
have to CMA!
Additionally, I ask you read each mini-tutorial at the start of each option
screen. It will give you some direction on how to proceed. If you come
across any issues or problems please let me know and I will do my best to
resolve them.
I am not a programmer! I know just enough JAVA, C++, and batch
script to scrape by. I am absolutley certain there are more efficient ways
to write the code in this program. Feel free to do so if you like.
ENJOY!
XDA:DevDB Information
Didact74's Multi-Tool, Tool/Utility for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 5
Contributors
Didact74
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2014-07-08
Last Updated 2014-07-26

Change Log​
Initial Release
v2.0.0
Pull Files
Push Files
Deodex Files
Odex Files
Pull BootClassPath Info
Pull and set Framework files
Pull Partition Info
Pull Partition Images
Reboot Functions
Logcat Functions
v2.0.1
Added APKTool v2.0
Added baksmali v2.0.3
Added smali v2.0.2
Fixed Compiling Batch errors associated with older APKTool
v2.0.2
Fixed some diectory errors
Fixed some Odexing errors
v2.0.3
Home screen is streamlined
Added the option to deodex entire Odexed Rom from the Deodex menu
Added more efficient Deodex code

Didact74 said:
I see a few downloaders....lol. Hopefully a few will get some use out of it. I got a few PMs asking if they can use it for other devices. I know it works for the S5 and the Xoom, other than that I dont know. Its pretty universal I would assume, but let me know what you find out. Dont be worried about posting up your questions here.....it will help others if you do.
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Where is the download link?

Misterxtc said:
Where is the download link?
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See screenshot....

Didact74 said:
See screenshot....
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Thanks, that looks great. I'll definitely give it a try. I was searching for another multi-tool this morning and it looks like I found a gem here.

Didact74 said:
Hello everyone, I have been away from the scene for a little while due to an unGodly work schedule.
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welcome back didact!! it has been forever since i have seen you in these parts! did u get yourself an s5?

BeansTown106 said:
welcome back didact!! it has been forever since i have seen you in these parts! did u get yourself an s5?
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Thanks Beans! Yes, work was nice enough to give me a choice of Android or Apple.....so here i am .
I am hoping to get into some modding in the coming weeks.

Recompiling doesn't work for me. I copied the decompiled framework-res.apk and the deodexed file to the load/framework folder and I get a file not found error. I also tried systemui and it said it compiled but there was no compiled file to be found.

Misterxtc said:
Recompiling doesn't work for me. I copied the decompiled framework-res.apk and the deodexed file to the load/framework folder and I get a file not found error. I also tried systemui and it said it compiled but there was no compiled file to be found.
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Okay.....i will check in the morning and try to replicate the error. Thank you.

Didact74 said:
Okay.....i will check in the morning and try to replicate the error. Thank you.
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Ok, I'm running Windows 8.1 if that matters.

I cant test Win8, I am running Win 7 x64 so I will need other feedback for that one.
I fixed an issue with the Batch picking out an .apk in the Framework folder so that should resolve part that issue. Originally I set all framwork folders up to recognize .jar files only, not remembering there are two .apks (framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk) that reside in the framework folder as well. I have fixed that issue. The other part of that problem is I was not able to recompile framework-res with my version of apktool. All the other files I tried decompile and recompile with no issues. Not sure if there is a known issue recompiling some files in KitKat or not. If there are I will need to find out what they are and build them in to the program.
I was able to decompile and recompile SystemUI with no issues so I am having an issue duplicating that error. When recompiling and decompiling there are several options to choose from. Single files, entire directory, certain folders, etc. When you are performing these functions, which option are you selecting in the menu?
Have you tried any other features?

Didact74 said:
The other part of that problem is I was not able to recompile framework-res with my version of apktool. All the other files I tried decompile and recompile with no issues. Not sure if there is a known issue recompiling some files in KitKat or not. If there are I will need to find out what they are and build them in to the program.
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What version of apktool did you use? I know that I was not able to use 1.5.2 on my kitkat (S3) framework-res and had to switch to a 2.0+ version to get it to work

CNexus said:
What version of apktool did you use? I know that I was not able to use 1.5.2 on my kitkat (S3) framework-res and had to switch to a 2.0+ version to get it to work
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I am indeed using 1.5.2. This should be a simple fix then. I will locate 2.0 and add it to the setup.
Thank you sir!

Okay v2.0.1 is up with updated APKTool.
Compiling should be error free now....hopefully

Awesome work

v2.0.2 is up.
I had to post a download link in the changelog thread because the DEV Database is having an issue with uploads right now for some reason. See post #2 for the download link. I will change it back when the site is fixed.

v2.0.3 is now ready.
The downloads tab is now working again so I will be removing the hyperlink from page 2. Just download from the tab at the top of the first post again.
Updating changelog now.....

The legend is back! Nice to see you around again buddy

sbreen94 said:
The legend is back! Nice to see you around again buddy
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LOL, the legend of never having time to do anything maybe.
Thanks though!

Didact74 said:
LOL, the legend of never having time to do anything maybe.
Thanks though!
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Haha I feel your pain on that one. I would like an extension on the number of hours in the day

Need Help --> Modifying SystemUI?

Hey guys,
so I tried to modify the SystemUI.apk to get a stock Nougat feeling but it does not work for me.
I used APKTOOL (java -jar apktool.jar d SystemUI.apk for decompiling and b SystemUI/ for compiling).
But when I flashed it, there is no Statusbar anymore, the SystemUI.apk is broken. I only changed a few colors in res/values/colors.xml.
Don't know what I did wrong.
Maybe someone can give me a simple Guide to make it.
Thank you!
greetz

Did you sign it correctly?

kornelkahh said:
Did you sign it correctly?
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I thought so. Can you tell me how you do it correctly?

Hatary said:
I thought so. Can you tell me how you do it correctly?
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Well, I'm not an expert, and the last time I modified a SystemUI was on a Sony device, months ago, so it might be different for Samsung/new devices, I don't know, really.
But if I remember correctly you need the framework-res apk too, somewhere from the /system/framework.
Here is a thread that might help.
Also, you need to set the right permission for system apps.
Best regards.