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[GUIDE] How to decompile an apk <updated w/ guide><updated with compiling>
How to decompile an .APK:
Step 1:
Download >>This<< this is a tool for decompiling an .apk (i take no credit for this tool i did not make it i cant remember where i got it but the credit goes to the maker)
Step 2:
Now go to your C:\ directory create a new folder (doesnt matter what you name it) now extract the apk_manager to the folder that you created.
Step 3:
Download: >>This<< and also >>This<<
(whatever you are using 7zip or winrar, go into settings and integration and check the .BZ2 file extension)
Step 4:
Extract both files to the other folder in apk_manager
Step 5:
Plug your phone into your computer and pull framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk from your /system/framework/ directory and place both files in the other folder
Step 6:
open up command prompt and enter
cd/
cd (whatever you named the folder that you put apk_manager)
cd other
apktool if framework-res.apk
Step 7:
cd/
cd (whatever you named the folder that you put apk_manager)
cd other
apktool if twframework-res.apk
Step 8:
now grab the apk that you want to decompile and place it in the place-apk-here-for-modding folder
Step 9:
open script now enter 22 into command press enter, press corresponding number for your apk for ex. 1 then press enter, now press 9 then enter... APK should now be decompiling (decompiled apk should be in the projects folder)
[size=+2]Compiling[/size]
You do nearly the same thing for compiling an apk press 22 and enter to select what project you want to do, then 11; your apk should be compiled
Let me know if anyone has any problems with this
I like how you were excited enough to post about making a post later.
Lol I was going to do it then but I got sidetracked...
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ok....updated post w/ the guide
Going to try this method...
I did my framework-res.apk last night, font color changed for the pop-up windows. seemed to work fine, but then once it booted, i noticed that my volume bar was showing the loading spinner instead of the slider (whoops) and I was unable to get to the volume controls due to FC'ing.
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"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",
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I'll try this method and see if it works for me.
Many thanks for this!
I got so frustrated, I had to pull the toy out of the garage and let it loose down an empty road... lol
Lol lmao,hope this works for you
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alos note you will have to delete the resourace arsc out of the apk u decompled and let the apk tool recompile a new one.. espcaly so if using a apk from a diffrent phone
Yeah I replaced the res directory, the manifest and the resources file with the one that apk tool compiled... I hadn't seen this post until I had already tried another method... Wife sprained her ankle so I won't have the time to try it for a couple of days.
Can I add a color to the colors.xml file the point to it in the styles.xml item?
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how do I get the xml to stick when changing colors.xml in the value folder? When you get to the step to delete from the "keep" folder the value folders aren't there, they are hidden.
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shotchacokov said:
Yeah I replaced the res directory, the manifest and the resources file with the one that apk tool compiled... I hadn't seen this post until I had already tried another method... Wife sprained her ankle so I won't have the time to try it for a couple of days.
Can I add a color to the colors.xml file the point to it in the styles.xml item?
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sorry to hear that
So any advice on the problems we are both having? Thanks
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Just tried your guide and it worked succesfully! Seems like all the files decompiled - I just needed to have a quick look at the decompiled AndroidManifest.xml and that file was decompiled.
I am curious about the error I received.
That's the console output (Windows 7 x64 command line):
Code:
Please make your decision:9
Decompiling Apk
test"An Error Occured, Please Check The Log (option 21)"
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
The log says this:
Code:
java version "1.6.0_26"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_26-b03)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.1-b02, mixed mode)
C:\Users\emelie\Downloads\apk_manager_4.9\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedcom.DevBob.DeskClockPlus-1.apk konnte nicht gefunden werden
C:\Users\emelie\Downloads\apk_manager_4.9\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedcom.DevBob.DeskClockPlus-1.apk konnte nicht gefunden werden
I: Baksmaling...
I: Loading resource table...
I: Loaded.
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\emelie\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Loaded.
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values*/* XMLs...
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.StringIndexOutOfBoundsException: String index out of range: 3
at java.lang.String.charAt(Unknown Source)
at brut.androlib.res.xml.ResXmlEncoders.findNonPositionalSubstitutions(ResXmlEncoders.java:165)
at brut.androlib.res.xml.ResXmlEncoders.enumerateNonPositionalSubstitutions(ResXmlEncoders.java:142)
at brut.androlib.res.data.value.ResStringValue.encodeAsResXmlValue(ResStringValue.java:45)
at brut.androlib.res.data.value.ResArrayValue.serializeToResValuesXml(ResArrayValue.java:55)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.generateValuesFile(AndrolibResources.java:264)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.decode(AndrolibResources.java:137)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.decodeResourcesFull(Androlib.java:93)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:98)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:120)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:57)
Could you point me in any direction how to get rid of this error?
Like I said everything seems to decompile correctly but still I don't like errors
EDIT:
In the end I downloaded apktool by itself and it ran without any errors. Don't know what happened there..
when trying to preform step 6 i get the msg " 'java' not recognized as and internal or external command operable program or batch file."
read on a post in a diff forum that java2sdk was needed so i installed this and still getting the same command error...
what am i doing wrong?
Can this be used to translate system menus?
Sent from me
thanks for the post man!
I use apk multi tool, myself, but whichever tool you use just be sure to have the latest adb and Java sdk installed.
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You realize, Java has to be in your path. Also, you should also install twframework.
Apktool if ~pathtotwframework-res.apk
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I use apktool. It works on all platforms and it it uses a later bug free version. Apk manager is a big batch file that uses an old extremely buggy edition of apktool Yes all decompile tools are based on smali, baksmali, and apktool. In fact apktool requires Smali and baksmali to decompile classes.dex and odex files.
The steps to use apktool are.
1. Download apktool(Google it)
2. palace it in an apktool folder on your desktop or somewhere.
3. Download any thing else on the website.for your OS.
4. Unzip everything and add them to your folder. Add the folder to your path or CD to it every time
5. Run terminal or CMD
6.TYPE
apktool if (path to framework Res.apk)
Apktool if (path to twframework Res.apk)
(Now you never will have to worry about dependencies unless you have a new from)
Apktool d apkorjarfile output folder
(Example....
.. apktool d /users/airfluip/desktop/Settings.apk /users/airfluip/desktop/decompiledsettings )
Now it shows progress. It may take some time.
If you get PNG errors, it will still decompile, but copy the original drawable-hdpi folder Into the decompiled one after decompile
Next make changes
Next
Apktool b /foldertodecompiled.
You should have the apk in the "apk" folder in the decompile folder
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so i added java to the path but now i get a pop up java has experianced an error and has to close... what am i doing wrong?
also i have some friends who are using apkmanager just fine and have never put anything in there PATH variable. why is it that they can use apkmanager with no errors and im getting alot?
Rookie407 said:
so i added java to the path but now i get a pop up java has experianced an error and has to close... what am i doing wrong?
also i have some friends who are using apkmanager just fine and have never put anything in there PATH variable. why is it that they can use apkmanager with no errors and im getting alot?
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This is a problem with your system and java not getting along. ensure you have the latest edition of java installed. If so uninstall it and get a fresh download from the java Website
If the problem persists...um ahhhhh back up your important data and do a system restore? or ask someone else I'm not an i.t. Expert but a fresh start is always nice....
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Hi guys
I need your help.
I'm adding Hebrew support to Valhalla Final.
I was able to decompile all files using APKTOOL like you explained
Added all files RES\Values-IW (with strings taken from SGS-i9000 ROM)
but I get error while trying to re-compile these files :
* Browser
* Contacts
* Framework-res
* Street
* Talk2
* Touchwizcalendar
* Tweaks
Also all the APKs that I successfully recompiled - do not work and not appear in the phone and cause Force Close when I launch them.
10x!
Here's how to change the carrier name in the Triumph. I ran across this while looking for some other strings.
You will need to decompile framework-res.apk, make your changes, and then recompile it. If you don't know how to decompile the file, I recommend that you read this great thread on XDA written by KBanause; he gives you links to the tools that you will need as well as walking you through making theming edits:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9066440&postcount=1
The steps below will assume that you are using apkmanager:
1. Decompile framework-res.apk using apkmanager.
1a. To do that, place the framework-res.apk file into the place-apk-here-for-modding folder.
1b. Start apkmanager. In Windows, double-click on the script.bat file in the main apkmanager folder. I'm not sure what you would type to start apkmanager in another OS since I haven't used this in any other OS at this time.
1c. In APKMANAGER, hit 22 and select the number for your framework-res.apk file -- if it is the only file in the place-apk-here-for-modding folder, it should be 1.
1d. Back on the main menu, select 9 to decompile framework-res.apk.
2. Once, the decompile is complete, browse to the projects folder in apkmanager and you should now have a new folder inside named framework-res.apk. Look inside the framework-res.apk folder and you should now be able to find the subfolder \res\values . This folder ONLY shows up if you decompile framework-res.apk.
3. Find strings.xml in that folder and open it in a text editor such as notepad++ or such. I don't recommend using the built-in Notepad in windows.
4. Find the line:
<string name="roamingText1">Virgin Mobile</string>
Change the "Virgin Mobile" to whatever you want. For example, changing this to:
<string name="roamingText1">Save the tatas</string>
5. After making your changes, recompile framework-res.apk.
5a. In apkmanager, use option 11 to recompile.
5b. When asked if this is a system file, select Yes.
5c. When asked if you want to copy over additional files, click Yes and it will extract the files into a folder named Keep in apkmanager and then pause.
5d. Go into the Keep folder and delete any files that you changed, in this case you only need to delete the resources.arsc since the only thing you changed was the strings.xml file.
5d. Back on the apkmanager screen, hit the space bar or Enter to continue.
5e. A file named unsignedframework-res.apk will be created in the place-apk-here-for-modding folder. You'll need to rename it back to framework-res.apk.
6. Either adb push the new framework-res.apk back into your phone or put it in a flashable Zip file and flash it in recovery.
6a. For anyone wanting to put their new file into a flashable zip, I've attached an empty Zip file in this thread. Add your new framework-res.apk file into the \system\framework folder. Make sure that you have your Zip utility set to just use the Store or No Compression method. You do not need to change anything in the META-INF folder for just this simple flash. Note: the updater script in the zip file mounts the file system as ext3 so I don't know how well that will work if your file system is ext4.
This results in the changes on the lockscreen and the extended status screen:
{
"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"
}
So would this allow me to change your ROM's carrier text? Because I haven't found a version of apktool (or a deodexed ROM) that has allowed me to decompile and recompile a framework-res.apk yet.
primetechv2 said:
So would this allow me to change your ROM's carrier text? Because I haven't found a version of apktool (or a deodexed ROM) that has allowed me to decompile and recompile a framework-res.apk yet.
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It depends on what version of apktool/apkmanager that you're using. Without knowing that, I can't say if you'll be successful or not.
I'm doing all of this on Windows.
Edit: Apparently APK Manager has a version 5.0 released. Linking it here instead of the original 4.9 that was linked before (thanks to one_love on sdx for pointing that out to me):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16831998&postcount=1
However, I was always getting an error with the version of apktool 1.4.1 built into that APK Manager. I upgraded the APKTOOL to an unreleased version 1.4.2.26970b.jar which you can download from brut.all on his google code site. He provides it in one of the issues that somebody reported here:
http://code.google.com/p/android-ap... Type Status Priority Milestone Owner Summary
Just download the apktool1.4.2.269870b.jar from the link brut.all provides and then rename it to apktool.jar and then replace the version in apkmanager in the OTHER folder with the updated one.
I also downloaded the latest version of appt.exe and apktool.bat that is on brut.all's download area (they are contained in the apk install downloads (download the appropriate one for your os) and replaced the respective files in the "other" folder of apk manager:
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/list
That took care of all of my errors decompiling/recompiling framework-res.apk (except of course for user errors).
If that doesn't solve your issue, post your log file of errrors here or on the apk manager thread and perhaps somebody can help you/give you suggestions.
o.o
I didn't know all that was there... it should keep me busy for a little while, at least. Many many thanks. It sounds like 1.4.2 should be the build that fixes all my problems.
how or where do you get the framework?
You can either get it from a root file manager (like File Expert, Astro, Root Explorer), by navigating to /system/framework and getting framework-res.apk,
or by executing the following command from your command line (provided you have Android SDK and its platform tools installed):
Code:
adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk
Either of these will give you a working framework resource file to work with. (Umm... if it's not framework-res.apk, do this with the different filename.)
From there, use APKTool to decompile the whole file via the command line again...
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk (or whatever the file be).
Once you've edited the contents to your liking, run the following to build the folder back into a workable framework-res...
Code:
apktool b framework-res framework-res.apk
If you changed the source (you did), also make sure you sign the new apk file... in this case find testsign.bat (and testsign.jar etc) and run the following:
Code:
testsign framework-res.apk
From there, getting framework-res.apk back can be a bit of a hassle. I have no evidence it can be done just by returning the file to the /system directory, and a few people have recommended throwing it into an update.zip package. If you find this to be an effective method, I'd recommend stealing b_randon14's stock Triumph ROM, opening it, replacing the framework-res.apk with your own, and then rezipping it (no signature is necessary here).
Need more info? lol. If you're confused feel free to PM me or one of the real gurus here.
Thank you kind sir, i successfully changed the carrier name.
boomersooner25 said:
Thank you kind sir, i successfully changed the carrier name.
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Congrats! I probably shoulda just asked if you wanted me to do it for ya instead of writing a mini-tutorial. But it was fun.
You see to know a lot primetech..u should make your own rom
Thank you for this
Hello I am francais and I do not manage to make this tuto could use me?
Thank you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=850833&stc=1&d=1326227385
Carrier NICOLAS
UP ?
Please help
niconoel said:
Hello I am francais and I do not manage to make this tuto could use me?
Thank you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=850833&stc=1&d=1326227385
Carrier NICOLAS
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Is this for the Motorola Triumph? or another phone?
Is for htc sebsation
Thank you
I don't think these instructions will work for the HTC Sensation. I would recommend that you go to the HTC Sensation forum and check with somebody there.
These instructions are specific to the Motorola Triumph.
Thank you
But I have to go to see(visit) where then thank you
Thanks
it was really helpful, i did it on my Mac BP.
I couldn't use ADB to push framework-res.apk back to system/framework,
Terminal never listed my phone on the "adb devices" (I spent the whole afternoon trying to do it this way). I used the zip file instead and was a lot easier.
NOw i have a custom carrier name, THANKS A LOT, you are a life saver
Help
I get a an error everytime i try to abd push my framework-res into my phone..
And when i tried to flash it with the flashable zip, i got md5 mismatch
BiHFSA said:
I get a an error everytime i try to abd push my framework-res into my phone..
And when i tried to flash it with the flashable zip, i got md5 mismatch
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When doing the adb push, did you first do "adb remount" without quotes of course? If you don't then, your os will still be read only and you'll get an error. So you need to do:
adb remount
adb push framework-res.apk /system/app/
Assuming that you're in the same directory as your modified framework-res.apk file.
As for why you're getting an md5 mismatch, I'm not sure what's causing that. I've not heard of anyone else having that issue. You're aware that this guide is meant for the Motorola Triumph, correct and it is only for FROYO roms? So I assume that you have an MT?
Hey Guys
Does it work on the Samsung Galaxy S2 on Android 4.0.3 too? Does anyone know this ?
Greetings
Deadboy
Hi guys,
Here is third version of my ROM Tools PC Version (Automatic decompile classes.dex file to edit smali content). It is major release of this tool but further updates will follow.
After testing the third version on bunch of Devices successfully, here is the general release of it. This tool has been mainly constructed to decompile and recompile classes.dex of apk's and jar files without having to tediously type whole commands. However, there are few features I have added in it which in my opinion are useful bt not that much connected to dex operations.
What's New ?
Here is list of New features and detailed description of them:
Note:- No other fetaure except decompiling/recompiling will work if you have not connected your phone via USB cable and USB debugging is on.
Reboot Options:
Reboot:
Will normally reboot the phone
Necessary when replaced some framework file or pushed a system file
Code used
Code:
adb reboot
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Recovery:
Reboot your phone in recovery mode
Necessary when thinking of flashing something and want to save time and instead of pressing a combo while phone is turned off.
Code used:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
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Hot reboot: *May not work on all phones*
Reboots your phone faster
It reboots your phone faster by just killing all system processes forcing the GUI to restart. Preferred as its fast and reliable when pushing themed files. Not recommended if doing more intensive replacing(Sometimes syetem needs rebooting normally to show changes)
Code Used:
Code:
adb shell killall system_server
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Miscellaneous:
logcat:
1. Display logcat:
Displays logcat with v long formatting with 10000+ lines.
Easy than typing whole command. Its with formatting. Has more lines than normal command prompt display
Code Used:
Code:
adb logcat -v long
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2. Save logcat:
Saves logcat in main folder. A random prefix is added to each locat so that they do not get replaced by newer one.
Easier than typing the command. With good formatting.
Code used:
Code:
adb logcat -v long > logcat%random%.txt
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Fix permissions: *ignore errors*
Fixes permissions of /system/app, /system/framework/, system/etc/init.d
Necessary when replacing many files in system and saving time to set correct permissions. Sometimes, due to incorrect permissions, phone won't boot or scripts won't run. Very useful command to save you from these headaches.
Ignore errors because there may not be init.d folder present in your device. So it will show error for that, but all other permissions will be corrected
Code Used:
Code:
adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/*
adb shell chmod 644 /system/framework/*
adb shell chmod 777 /system/etc/init.d
adb shell chmod 777 /system/etc/init.d/*
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Reset Password: *May not work on all devices* *Ignore errors*
Resets your pin, password, pattern lockscreen
Ignore errors because it will try to delete 4 files and there will be only one correct file to be deleted based on what type of password you have set.
May not work on all devices because I have only tested it on Gingerbread Samsung devices. *Confirmed to be working on rooted mobiles only*
Code Used:
Code:
adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
adb shell rm /data/system/password.key
adb shell rm /sd-ext/system/gesture.key
adb shell rm /sd-ext/system/passwork.key
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Screenshot:
{
"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"
}
Changelog :
Code:
Version 3
28 Ma 2013
-Added Reboot
-Added Recovery
-Added Hot Reboot
-Added logcat
-Added Fix Permissions
-Added Reset Password
-Added an ugly easter egg
Version 2
18 April 2013
- Changed it from a script to multi tool
- Added folders for convenience
- Made eye candy
- Made it noob proof
- It's like changing Baichung Bhutiya to Lionel Messi
Version 1
- Just one smali.bat file and one baksmali.bat file with one one line each of commands to Baksmaling and Smaling (duh!)
PHP:
I am not responsible for your device being dead,
you flashing stock ROM,
you using your device as a brick,
or the decrease in love of your Girlfriend because you use your mobile so much
What does it do?
As you are aware, there are smali files in jar files and apks you need to edit for adding 4-way boot into power menu, extending Power options, changing clock colour, adding CRT effect, changing the pop up that comes up when you touch the easter egg image, adding brightness slidebar, adding lidroid toggles, etc and so manyyyy things
In order to edit them, you need to decompile apk and classes.dex
It is not a problem in editing smali files of apk as they are decompiled itself by APK-Multitool(I use it)
But, it does not work for jar files
I know that there is smali.jar and baksmali.jar for it but I don't like repeatedly commading same operations when I can do it with one click
This program decompiles and recompiles classes.dex from any jar or apk in one click(very useful when you only need to decompile dex file only)
Pre-Requisites:-
*PC
*My Tool
*Java JDK(or JRE) (If you are running Windows 7 64 bit, you may need to add Java in environment variable)
*7-Zip (For in zip operations[pull out classes.dex])
*classes.dex file(on which you will operate)
*Android Phone to be connected to PC with USB Debugging on to use features other than decompiling and recompiling
Guide:-
1. Download my Tool.
2. Extract it in any folder.
3. Place classes.dex in the input folder. DO NOT RENAME IT.
4. Run script.bat. Choose Option 1, Decompile classes.dex . In a few seconds, there will be a prompt that it is "Done. Press anykey to continue" (Note:- If you have UAC [User Account Control] on, you may run it as administrator or it might not be able to create folder if you have extracted it in System Drive)
5. Go to decompiled folder. There will BE classout folder. Make any changes in smali in classout folder(ALWAYS USE NOTEPAD++). DO NOT RENAME CLASSOUT FOLDER.
6. Again open script.bat if you had closed it or if not, then return to the window.
7. Choose 2 option "Compile classes.dex" . A new classes.dex will be formed in output folder.
8. Enjoy
Note:- Once you change things in classout folder, and you decompile another classes.dex, previous version in decompiled folder will be deleted. So if you want backup of it, move it somewhere else
Same thing will happen to classes.dex on output folder when you compile another one.
Other options
1. Connect you phone to PC with USB Debugging on and not on USB Tethering. Make sure you aren't using adb before using the tool. If so, Go to Alt+Ctrl+Del and to Task Manager and close adb.exe process
2. Choose the option what you want.
a) Logcat, either view or save it
If you view it, a window will appear with logcat in it. If you are done, just close that window
If you save it, it will be saved in the same folder where Script.bat is present. To stop saving it, Press Ctrl+C and type Y and press Enter
b) Reboot, may take some time in rebboting and rebooting in recovery.
c) Fix permissions and Reset password
3. Try to find Easter Egg
Download:-
ROMToolsPCv3.zip
Reserved
Definitely easier than the "java -jar smali.jar..." command.
Thank you.
Trying it out...
Thank You all
If you have suggestions, please post them here.
Great tool .Try to make one for resources also :thumbup:
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balliboxer said:
Great tool .Try to make one for resources.dex also :thumbup:
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Sure
Didn't knew there were such files too
balliboxer said:
Great tool .Try to make one for resources.dex also :thumbup:
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Can you tell me which file contain these?
I searched it but did not find much
Are you talking about resources.arsc?
iamareebjamal said:
Can you tell me which file contain these?
I searched it but did not find much
Are you talking about resources.arsc?
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Yea resources.arsc mistakenly written.dex
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balliboxer said:
Yea resources.arsc mistakenly written.dex
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Umm. That is automatically done by apktool
I did not find any way to do it separately
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Umm. That is automatically done by apktool
I did not find any way to do it separately
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But in apktool we have to manually put commands and sometimes it give error.
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balliboxer said:
But in apktool we have to manually put commands and sometimes it give error.
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Use apk multitool or vts instead
Linux Multitool
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Thank You all
If you have suggestions, please post them here.
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Here is something equal written for Linux.
http://d-h.st/UEh
Hope you like it.
Greetings.
Version 3 Released and OP Updated *Major Release*
iits cool dude thanks it helps a lot
badagila said:
iits cool dude thanks it helps a lot
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Thanks. But don't quote the whole OP for saying something.
It takes some extra scrolls to move down o the point.
So, can you please remove the quote from you post?
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And guys, reset lock feature is now confirmed to be only working on rooted phones
Cheers
I can confirm "reset password" worked on sgs3 i727 on aokp rom, it still asking for a patron but any patron unlock it, for pass lock or pin it just reset it to default, big work thx
juancollado2003 said:
I can confirm "reset password" worked on sgs3 i727 on aokp rom, it still asking for a patron but any patron unlock it, for pass lock or pin it just reset it to default, big work thx
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Yes, it works like that only
It will show the password screen but phone will get opened if you input any password
Funny though (Good for trolling people)
juancollado2003 said:
I can confirm "reset password" worked on sgs3 i727 on aokp rom, it still asking for a patron but any patron unlock it, for pass lock or pin it just reset it to default, big work thx
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Yes, it works like that only
It will show the password screen but phone will get opened if you input any password
Funny though (Good for trolling people)
Does this work on linux?
GUIDE
This is a guide to help you de-odex your Jellybean odexed firmware.
As X-ultimate is not working on jellybean firmwares and @Agadoo spends a lot of time deodexing every firmware, I thought this guide can help a lot of people including @Agadoo.
THINGS TO REMEMBER :-
1. I AM “ NOT AT ALL RESPONSIBLE” FOR ANY SOFT-BRICKS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES TO YOUR PC OR PHONE
2. WHEN YOU DEODEX YOUR FIRMWARE, SYSTEM WILL WRITE “.dex” FILES IN /data/dalvik-cache, WHICH WILL REDUCE SPACE IN THAT FOLDER.
3.YOU WILL READ THE WHOLE THREAD CAREFULLY BEFORE DOING ANYTHING.
There is a simple way to deodex your firmware i.e. using universal deodexer (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213235). Here, when I say simple, I mean the download and setup of this program is simple.
But a few features are missing in it. Firstly it cannot zipalign after deodexing the firmware. The second problem is a major problem , as far as I think. We have preload partition and a system partition in our phone. The “.apk” and “.odex” files stored in the preload partition, have symlinks in the system folder. It means there are a few “.apk” and “.odex” files in the system folders which are not actually applications but symlinks of those apps in preload folder. So you need to manually sort them out, which is a real pain in your a**. But don’t worry, the below mentioned method is different.
ANOTHER way to deodex, like Universal deodexer....... Carbonite tool (credits- adityaf) --- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226160 (ty kingbabasula)
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This method uses android kitchen (by dsixda) to deodex the firmware. SO ALL THE CREDITS GO TO HIM. Original thread ------- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
Setup looks complex because I have given a detailed explanation on how to do it.
The guide is in two parts. First part in first post and the second in the second post.
PART - 1
PREREQUISITES :- (installing cygwin and android kitchen)
1.LATEST VERSION OF JAVA SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON YOUR PC.
2.CYGWIN……….
Go to (http://www.cygwin.com) and download the LATEST setup.exe file TO AVOID ERRORS. (Remember to install in C:\cygwin) SEE BELOW, HOW TO INSTALL.
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Cygwin instructions for dsixda's Android Kitchen
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1) Run the Cygwin setup.exe and select the defaults for the installation paths, such as:
- install from internet
- install to C:\cygwin
2) At the 'Select Packages' screen, go to the 'Search' box to look for the following package:
* gcc4 (found under 'Devel')
- Click on the '+' symbol at the section it's found under
NOTE:- IN THE SELECT PACKAGE SCREEN, UNTICK "HIDE OBSOLETEPACKAGES" IN BOTTOM LEFT CORNER, AND THEN SEARCH FOR "gcc4".
..................Now it would be found under "_obsolete" and not under DEVEL...... (thanks bob for pointing)
- Then find this single package (only the one with this exact name, not multiple similarly-named ones!) and click 'Skip' once so that it changes to show a version number
Go back to the Search box and repeat the above steps for the rest of the packages:
* libmpfr4 (found under 'Libs')
* perl (found under 'Interpreters')
* cpio (found under 'Utils')
* util-linux (found under 'Utils')
* ncurses (found under 'Utils')
* zip (found under 'Archive')
* unzip (found under 'Archive')
* wget (found under 'Web')
3) Press Next to proceed installing these packages.
4) When installation has been completed, click on your new Cygwin desktop shortcut. This will open a terminal session that will run some initialization.
5) With the Cygwin terminal still open, we need to configure the path to the Java application so that it can be executed within Cygwin.
In the terminal, type the command 'java' (without quotes). If it says 'command not found', then read the below. Otherwise, skip this section.
First, make a backup of your .bash_profile file in case you make a mistake later in this procedure.
Enter the following in the terminal:
cp .bash_profile .bash_profile.backup
Next, find out where your java.exe file is and run the appropriate command to add it to your Cygwin path.
For example, my java.exe is found under C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin, so I had to type:
echo "PATH=/cygdrive/c/Program\ Files/Java/jre7/bin:\${PATH}" >> .bash_profile
Modify the command above so that it matches the actual path to your installed Java.
Remember to add a "\" character before any spaces in your path, as shown above.
Type the following so that the file gets loaded (you only need to do this once):
source .bash_profile
There should not be any errors displayed if successful.
(Otherwise, if you made an error in the .bash_profile file, restore your backup by typing: cp .bash_profile.backup .bash_profile, and then try the procedure again)
If done correctly, then when you type 'java' it should display some help information.
6) Your Cygwin is now ready for the kitchen!
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3. Now download the kitchen from dsixda’s github https://github.com/dsixda/Android-Kitchen/tags. (Click the zip option.)
4. Now create a folder kitchen inside C:\cygwin\home\ and extract the kitchen’s zip in that folder. Your kitchen is setup now.
View the next post for deodexing
Credits:
1. Cygwin
2. dsixda
3. BOBFRANTIC FOR REPORTING
PART -2
HOW TO DEODEX :-
Requirements……………….
1. Download this zip file which contains two windows application files and updater script. LINK------ http://db.tt/T9Tooxy8
a. Linux disk internals - Install this file.
b. SGS2ext - Just keep it.
c. META-INF - Just keep it.
2. WinRAR
Procedures…………………….
1.Download the Samsung firmware that you want to deodex and Extract the “system.img.md5” and “hidden.img.md5” from the firmware(.tar.md5) with WinRAR. I suggest you extract it in new clean folder. Just minimize this folder.
2.Now right click SGS2ext.jar and open it with java. A window will open. Now drag the system.img.md5 (that you have extracted) from the minimized folder to this window. Let it complete fully. After that reopen SGS2ext do the same with hidden.img.md5. You will get two files in that folder i.e. “system.img.ext4.img” and “hidden.img.ext4.img”.
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3.Make a folder by name “WORKING_deodex” inside C:\cygwin\home\****\kitchen\. The word “WORKING_” should be in capital letters. Copy the META-INF folder that you downloaded to the “WORKING_deodex” folder. Create two new folders inside “WORKING_deodex” folder namely “system” and “preload”.
4.Search and Open the application “DiskInternals Linux Reader”. Select mount image from the left pane. Select raw disk images and click next. Browse and select “system.img.ext4.img”. This file will then be mounted. Inside the mounted folder, click only the “app” and “framework” folder and save it inside C:\cygwin\home\****\kitchen\WORKING_deodex\system
Do the same with with “hidden.img.ext4.img” file. But this time after mounting, save only the symlink folder to C:\cygwin\home\****\kitchen\WORKING_deodex\preload.
5. Now open cygwin terminal from desktop. Remember to run this as an administrator.
Then type “cd kitchen”.
Now type command “./menu”. You will enter android rom kitchen.
Go to “advanced options” and select deodex files.
IN THIS SCREEN SELECT THE OPTION "v" TO SET API.
SET API TO "16" as we are deodexing 4.1.2 firmware. (THANKS BOB AGAIN)
Then Deodex both app and framework folders.
Android kitchen will do the rest automatically. It will take a few minutes to complete.
6. After that go to
C:\cygwin\home\****\kitchen\WORKING_deodex\META-INF\com\google\android and open the updater script with notepad++.
In this file check if all the “.apk” files in preload partition are symlinked. Otherwise just add following line with the apk name from preload.
For example if there is Gmail.apk inside preload, then to symlink it write :-
symlink("/preload/symlink/system/app/Gmail.apk", "/system/app/Gmail.apk");
7. Now select the option to create a rom from working folder and select interactive mode.
It will first zipalign rom, compress it and sign the zip file.
Then transfer it to your sdcard and flash the file.
8. You can also push the files via adb
If you face any problem report it…………
Save @Agadoo’s data plan……
Reserved
Thanks for this, appreciated. I am running into a puzzlement right from the start. When I get to the select packages part of the Cygwin Setup and search for the first package gcc4 there is nothing to select. I noticed before this step you have a bunch of sites to download from. I selected the first. See screenshot.
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Thanks for this, appreciated. I am running into a puzzlement right from the start. When I get to the select packages part of the Cygwin Setup and search for the first package gcc4 there is nothing to select. I noticed before this step you have a bunch of sites to download from. I selected the first. See screenshot.
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Wait, the gcc4 has become obsolete. Wait till i update the post. thanks for reporting.
EDIT:- In the screenshot you posted, untick the hide obsolete packages and then search for gcc4. But it wont be under devel, it will be under obsolete package. (remember that)
bobfrantic said:
Thanks for this, appreciated. I am running into a puzzlement right from the start. When I get to the select packages part of the Cygwin Setup and search for the first package gcc4 there is nothing to select. I noticed before this step you have a bunch of sites to download from. I selected the first. See screenshot.
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Updated 1st post. See the steps again.
Deodex working ok, but with the SecEmail there is a problem and can't deodex that. So haven't been able to go further than deodexing so far.
Error occured while disassembling class Lcom.android.email.activity.setup.AccountSettingsHtmlSignatureFragment; - skipping class
java.lang.RuntimeException: regCount does not match the number of arguments of the method
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction35c.checkItem(Instruction35c.java:160)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction35c.<init>(Instruction35c.java:69)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyzeInvokeVirtualQuick(MethodAnalyzer.java:3681)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyzeInstruction(MethodAnalyzer.java:1106)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyze(MethodAnalyzer.java:213)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.addAnalyzedInstructionMethodItems(MethodDefinition.java:389)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.getMethodItems(MethodDefinition.java:311)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.writeTo(MethodDefinition.java:132)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeMethods(ClassDefinition.java:338)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeDirectMethods(ClassDefinition.java:294)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeTo(ClassDefinition.java:116)
at org.jf.baksmali.baksmali.disassembleDexFile(baksmali.java:186)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:308)
Assembling into classes.dex ...
java -Xmx512m -jar smali.jar -a 17 -o classes.dex out
out\com\android\email\activity\MessageCompose.smali[0,-1] no viable alternative at input '<EOF>'
out\com\android\email\activity\setup\AccountSettingsHtmlSignatureFragment.smali[0,-1] no viable alternative at input '<EOF>'
WARNING: Unable to produce classes.dex!
that's where I am at so far
Ok not able to deodex. Tried moving SecEmail files from preload to apps. Spent enough time today so will try another day. Your guide is most appreciated. This problem is the result of something else going on.
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Ok not able to deodex. Tried moving SecEmail files from preload to apps. Spent enough time today so will try another day. Your guide is most appreciated. This problem is the result of something else going on.
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Deodex working ok, but with the SecEmail there is a problem and can't deodex that. So haven't been able to go further than deodexing so far.
Error occured while disassembling class Lcom.android.email.activity.setup.AccountSettingsHtmlSignatureFragment; - skipping class
java.lang.RuntimeException: regCount does not match the number of arguments of the method
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction35c.checkItem(Instruction35c.java:160)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction35c.(Instruction35c.java:69)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyzeInvokeVirtualQuick(MethodAnalyzer.java:3681)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyzeInstruction(MethodAnalyzer.java:1106)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Analysis.MethodAnalyzer.analyze(MethodAnalyzer.java:213)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.addAnalyzedInstructionMethodItems(MethodDefinition.java:389)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.getMethodItems(MethodDefinition.java:311)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.MethodDefinition.writeTo(MethodDefinition.java:132)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeMethods(ClassDefinition.java:338)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeDirectMethods(ClassDefinition.java:294)
at org.jf.baksmali.Adaptors.ClassDefinition.writeTo(ClassDefinition.java:116)
at org.jf.baksmali.baksmali.disassembleDexFile(baksmali.java:186)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:308)
Assembling into classes.dex ...
java -Xmx512m -jar smali.jar -a 17 -o classes.dex out
out\com\android\email\activity\MessageCompose.smali[0,-1] no viable alternative at input ''
out\com\android\email\activity\setup\AccountSettingsHtmlSignatureFragment.smali[0,-1] no viable alternative at input ''
WARNING: Unable to produce classes.dex!
that's where I am at so far
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I AM EXTREMELY SORRY. I FORGOT ONE IMPORTANT THING. IN THIS SCREEN SELECT THE OPTION "v" TO SET API.
SET API TO "16".
THEN TRY TO DEODEX.
anantttt said:
I AM EXTREMELY SORRY. I FORGOT ONE IMPORTANT THING. IN THIS SCREEN AFTER SELECT THE OPTION "v" TO SET API.
SET API TO "16".
THEN TRY TO DEODEX.
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That was gonna be my next question. I saw something in the build.prop saying sdk 16 so wondered. thanks for the info. guess you will update things.
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That was gonna be my next question. I saw something in the build.prop saying sdk 16 so wondered. thanks for the info. guess you will update things.
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Already updated. See OP.
It worked. will finish rest tomorrow but deoxed fine.
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Oh that is great!!! So I think the guide is complete now.
Tell me if the updater script is working properly.
Finished. Made the deodexed zip, followed the prompts in kitchen. Zipaligned, checked the update-script all was good. Signed zip took a bit of time, renamed it and put into my sd card. Started from scratch on phone with fresh install of XXLQG firmware, installed cocafe's 6.8 kernel/cwm, installed my deodexed firmware zip and phone rebooted fine and is deodexed. Preload, symlinks, apps, framework all are correct. Thanks for the guide and I can't think of anything else to add other than be patient, some steps take a while.
$ echo"PATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:\${PATH}">>.bash_profile
cygwin warning:
MS-DOS style path detected: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}
Preferred POSIX equivalent is: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program/Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}
CYGWIN environment variable option "nodosfilewarning" turns off this warning.
Consult the user's guide for more details about POSIX paths:
http://cygwin.com/cygwin-ug-net/using.html#using-pathnames
-bash: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}: No such file or directory
when I try to put the address of java appears the inscription above, and when I go into the kitchen and I type. / menu says that java is not installed.
what am I missing?
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$ echo"PATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:\${PATH}">>.bash_profile
cygwin warning:
MS-DOS style path detected: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}
Preferred POSIX equivalent is: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program/Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}
CYGWIN environment variable option "nodosfilewarning" turns off this warning.
Consult the user's guide for more details about POSIX paths:
http://cygwin.com/cygwin-ug-net/using.html#using-pathnames
-bash: echoPATH=cygdrive/c/Program\Files/Java/jre7/bin:${PATH}: No such file or directory
when I try to put the address of java appears the inscription above, and when I go into the kitchen and I type. / menu says that java is not installed.
what am I missing?
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Do you have java installed?????
If not install the latest version of java and then try this command.
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Finished. Made the deodexed zip, followed the prompts in kitchen. Zipaligned, checked the update-script all was good. Signed zip took a bit of time, renamed it and put into my sd card. Started from scratch on phone with fresh install of XXLQG firmware, installed cocafe's 6.8 kernel/cwm, installed my deodexed firmware zip and phone rebooted fine and is deodexed. Preload, symlinks, apps, framework all are correct. Thanks for the guide and I can't think of anything else to add other than be patient, some steps take a while.
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Well yes. Signing takes a bit of time. You can skip signing if you want.
Now, one more question. Totally off topic
Will you challenge Agadoo, in uploading the deodexed firmware.
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Well yes. Signing takes a bit of time. You can skip signing if you want.
Now, one more question. Totally off topic
Will you challenge Agadoo, in uploading the deodexed firmware.
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Actually I have pretty well every deodexed firmware on my puter. I was thinking of starting a thread with all in one location instead of how it is now with them spread all over the place LOL. Whatcha think? Good idea or not...
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Actually I have pretty well every deodexed firmware on my puter. I was thinking of starting a thread with all in one location instead of how it is now with them spread all over the place LOL. Whatcha think? Good idea or not...
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Good idea. But frapeti already has a thread in the dev forum.
And one more thing, after deodexing in the build.prop add these lines. Saw it in frapeti's thread.
LINK--- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437799
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Do you have java installed?????
If not install the latest version of java and then try this command.
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I do have java installed, but I can not make the program recognize the path to the folder of it, with all methods we have deodex forum I always have this problem with java, I do not know what else to do, just will not.
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Hello everyone. I am excited to announce I've found a successful method to edit the contents of the Android System, also known as framework-res. This method has allowed me to make a massive amount of modifications to the framework system, including unlocking several features and or settings Amazon blocks us from using or accessing. The guide I am writing today, is just one example of that.
I've been contacted a few times here and there, users asking if I knew how to improve their WiFi reception as some feared Amazon may be intentionally slowing down connections. Until now, I was unable to determine all of the features or settings related to WiFi, that we have been blocked from seeing/using/accessing. This guide will show you how to unlock those settings and features to improve your WiFi reception.
!!!!*****WARNING*****!!!!
Modifying the framework can be extremely damaging to your device. Making the wrong edit, even in the slightest, can result in permanent damage to your device. DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHER EDITS TO THE FRAMEWORK, OTHER THAN THE ONES OUTLINED IN THIS GUIDE. IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE, OR DAMAGE IT IN ANY WAY, I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. If you choose to go forward from here, you are responsible for any and all actions. If you aren't prepared for the possibility you may brick your tablet, this guide is not for you. NOTE: I've NEVER permanently bricked a device, but everyone's devices are different.
I have tested this method extensively and made extensive edits to the framework. I have bricked my tablets many times, sometimes several times a day. I risked and continue to risk losing my devices to damages by bringing you these next several guides. Please thank me when you've successfully completed this guide
Requirements:
-Rooted HD 10 or Fire 7 tablet
-Desktop PC with Android SDK installed
-APKtool
-Java (APKtool requires Java)
-Notepad++ (Install this first)
-7-Zip or like minded program
-adbd Insecure application
-A lot of patience and time
Notes:
-Works really well on the HD 10. Extensively tested.
-Works on the Fire 7, but with a much lower success rate. For some reason the Fire 7 gets very irritated very quickly, more often than not.
Instructions:
1. Go to the Java website and download the two files, JDK and JRE (not the JRE server) and install them. When doing so, make sure the installation path is just inside C:\ directory NOT C:\Program Files etc. It's much easier to have all your tools in the same directory for easy access. NOTE: You won't be able to use this guide without installing Java as it's required by APKtool.
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2. Go to the APKtool website and download the tool and required files. They will also be placed into the C:\ directory. Installation instructions are in the same place. PLEASE READ THEM VERY CAREFULLY!
3. When you've completed the above tasks, plug your tablet into your PC. On your PC, open an ADB window. You need to pull one file from your tablet, framework-res.apk and send it to the APKtool folder in C:\APKtool (assuming that's where you installed APKtool). For this guide, your file(s) MUST be pulled from your device using ADB. DO NOT manually place them into the folder(s).
Code:
adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk C:\APKtool
4. Once the framework apk is in the APKtool folder, open another command prompt window from the APKtool folder by holding down shift on the keyboard + right click on the mouse and select "open command window here." In this new command window type:
Code:
APKtool
If you installed everything correctly, text will appear with a few commands you can issue APKtool.
5. Now we need to decompile the framework. In APKtool command window type the following command:
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk
6. The framework-res.apk should then decompile into a folder inside your APKtool folder. Open the framework folder and navigate to:
Code:
/res/values/
7. Open the bools.xml file by right clicking on it and selecting Notepad++ as the editor. At this point quite a bit of code, or configurations will appear. Please look for the list of items below and change the values of them from 'false' to 'true':
Code:
"config_wifi_dual_band_support"
"config_wifi_background_scan_support"
"config_wifi_enable_disconnection_debounce"
"config_wifi_enable_5GHz_preference"
"config_wifi_framework_enable_associated_autojoin_scan"
"config_wifi_framework_enable_associated_network_selection"
"config_wifi_only_link_same_credential_configurations"
"config_wifi_batched_scan_supported"
"config_wimaxEnabled"
8. Now save the file and close Notepad++. Back in the framework folder, open the arrays.xml file. Look for the following line of code:
Code:
<string-array name="networkAttributes">
<item>wifi,1,1,2,-1,true</item>
<item>tedongle,49,49,1,-1,true</item>
9. In the first line above, wifi,1,1,2,-1,true, change the '2' to a '1'. Delete the second line completely, but leave the 'item' tags. Replace it with the following line of code:
Code:
<item>wifi_p2p,13,1,0,-1,true</item>
I have personally marked each of these configurations as true to test battery drainage, and there was very little if any at all. Though the configuration for "background" scanning is enabled, I don't believe it's the same background scanning like the aggressive ones manufacturers and providers place in the general WiFi settings.
10. Save the files and close them. Head back to the APKtool folder and open the command window again, if you closed it. Type the following command:
Code:
apktool b framework-res
11. You might see a few errors, but they can be ignored as long as the window tells you the APK was successfully created. If it was, go to the APKtool folder, tap on the framework-res folder, then tap on the 'dist' folder. Your new framework is inside. Right click on the NEW framework-res.apk and select "open archive." Go back to the main APKtool folder and right click on the ORIGINAL framework-res.apk and open it as an archive too.
12. Drag the 'res' folder from the newly generated APK to the old APK. If using 7-Zip, just click ok when the window pops up. Now do the same for the resources.arsc file and if usong 7-Zip, just select ok. If using WinRAR, you have to set the compression to STORE before you click ok.
13. Place the framework-res.apk you just dragged those files to, into your adb folder on your PC and plug your tablet into it. Download and install adbd insecure and check the box to make adbd insecure. Now open an ADB window. It's time to install the framework. In two commands, you'll be done. First type:
Code:
adb remount
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
After you installed the framework, if you don't go into a bootloop within 10 seconds or less, you have most likely been successful, but you still have to reboot. Once you do, You'll notice a new toggle in your advanced WiFi settings. For an added bonus, you can edit your build.prop to specify the range of WiFi channels in your country. If in the US, you will add the number '11' and if in Europe and Asia, you want to put a 13 or 14.
Code:
ro.wifi.channels=11
OR
Code:
ro.wifi.channels=13
Keep an eye on me the for the next week or more. I have a lot more goodies to share, and I keep finding more
DragonFire1024 said:
Hello everyone. I am excited to announce I've found a successful method to edit the contents of the Android System, also known as framework-res. This method has allowed me to make a massive amount of modifications to the framework system, including unlocking several features and or settings Amazon blocks us from using or accessing. The guide I am writing today, is just one example of that.
I've been contacted a few times here and there, users asking if I knew how to improve their WiFi reception as some feared Amazon may be intentionally slowing down connections. Until now, I was unable to determine all of the features or settings related to WiFi, that we have been blocked from seeing/using/accessing. This guide will show you how to unlock those settings and features to improve your WiFi reception.
!!!!*****WARNING*****!!!!
Modifying the framework can be extremely damaging to your device. Making the wrong edit, even in the slightest, can result in permanent damage to your device. DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHER EDITS TO THE FRAMEWORK, OTHER THAN THE ONES OUTLINED IN THIS GUIDE. IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE, OR DAMAGE IT IN ANY WAY, I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. If you choose to go forward from here, you are responsible for any and all actions. If you aren't prepared for the possibility you may brick your tablet, this guide is not for you. NOTE: I've NEVER permanently bricked a device, but everyone's devices are different.
I have tested this method extensively and made extensive edits to the framework. I have bricked my tablets many times, sometimes several times a day. I risked and continue to risk losing my devices to damages by bringing you these next several guides. Please thank me when you've successfully completed this guide
Requirements:
-Rooted HD 10 or Fire 7 tablet
-Desktop PC with Android SDK installed
-APKtool
-Java (APKtool requires Java)
-Notepad++ (Install this first)
-7-Zip or like minded program
-A lot of patience and time
Notes:
-Works really well on the HD 10. Extensively tested.
-Works on the Fire 7, but with a much lower success rate. For some reason the Fire 7 gets very irritated very quickly, more often than not.
Instructions:
1. Go to the Java website and download the two files, JDK and JRE (not the JRE server) and install them. When doing so, make sure the installation path is just inside C:\ directory NOT C:\Program Files etc. It's much easier to have all your tools in the same directory for easy access. NOTE: You won't be able to use this guide without installing Java as it's required by APKtool.
2. Go to the APKtool website and download the tool and required files. They will also be placed into the C:\ directory. Installation instructions are in the same place. PLEASE READ THEM VERY CAREFULLY!
3. When you've completed the above tasks, plug your tablet into your PC. On your PC, open an ADB window. You need to pull one file from your tablet, framework-res.apk and send it to the APKtool folder in C:\APKtool (assuming that's where you installed APKtool). For this guide, your file(s) MUST be pulled from your device using ADB. DO NOT manually place them into the folder(s).
Code:
adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk C:\APKtool
4. Once the framework apk is in the APKtool folder, open another command prompt window from the APKtool folder by holding down shift on the keyboard + right click on the mouse and select "open command window here." In this new command window type:
Code:
APKtool
If you installed everything correctly, text will appear with a few commands you can issue APKtool.
5. Now we need to decompile the framework. In APKtool command window type the following command:
Code:
apktool d framework-res.apk
6. The framework-res.apk should then decompile into a folder inside your APKtool folder. Open the framework folder and navigate to:
Code:
/res/values/
7. Open the bools.xml file by right clicking on it and selecting Notepad++ as the editor. At this point quite a bit of code, or configurations will appear. Please look for the list of items below and change the values of them from 'false' to 'true':
Code:
"config_wifi_dual_band_support"
"config_wifi_background_scan_support"
"config_wifi_enable_disconnection_debounce"
"config_wifi_enable_5GHz_preference"
"config_wifi_framework_enable_associated_autojoin_scan"
"config_wifi_framework_enable_associated_network_selection"
"config_wifi_only_link_same_credential_configurations"
"config_wifi_batched_scan_supported"
"config_wimaxEnabled"
8. Now save the file and close Notepad++. Back in the framework folder, open the arrays.xml file. Look for the following line of code:
Code:
<string-array name="networkAttributes">
<item>wifi,1,1,2,-1,true</item>
<item>tedongle,49,49,1,-1,true</item>
9. In the first line above, wifi,1,1,2,-1,true, change the '2' to a '1'. Delete the second line completely, but leave the 'item' tags. Replace it with the following line of code:
Code:
<item>wifi_p2p,13,1,0,-1,true</item>
I have personally marked each of these configurations as true to test battery drainage, and there was very little if any at all. Though the configuration for "background" scanning is enabled, I don't believe it's the same background scanning like the aggressive ones manufacturers and providers place in the general WiFi settings.
10. Save the files and close them. Head back to the APKtool folder and open the command window again, if you closed it. Type the following command:
Code:
apktool b framework-res
11. You might see a few errors, but they can be ignored as long as the window tells you the APK was successfully created. If it was, go to the APKtool folder, tap on the framework-res folder, then tap on the 'dist' folder. Your new framework is inside. Right click on the NEW framework-res.apk and select "open archive." Go back to the main APKtool folder and right click on the ORIGINAL framework-res.apk and open it as an archive too.
12. Drag the 'res' folder from the newly generated APK to the old APK. If using 7-Zip, just click ok when the window pops up. Now do the same for the resources.arsc file and if usong 7-Zip, just select ok. If using WinRAR, you have to set the compression to STORE before you click ok.
13. Now open an ADB window. It's time to install the framework. In two commands, you'll be done. First type:
Code:
adb remount
adb push C:\apktool\framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
After you installed the framework, if you don't go into a bootloop within 10 seconds or less, you have most likely been successful, but you still have to reboot. Once you do, You'll notice a new toggle in your advanced WiFi settings. For an added bonus, you can edit your build.prop to specify the range of WiFi channels in your country. If in the US, you will add the number '11' and if in Europe and Asia, you want to put a 13 or 14.
Code:
ro.wifi.channels=11
OR
Code:
ro.wifi.channels=13
Keep an eye on me the for the next week or more. I have a lot more goodies to share, and I keep finding more
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Would it be possible for you to post your modified framework-res file so those of us less skilled could just push your tested and working file. I would assume you will need a version for each OS aka one for 5600, 5601 and 5610
adm1jtg said:
Would it be possible for you to post your modified framework-res file so those of us less skilled could just push your tested and working file. I would assume you will need a version for each OS aka one for 5600, 5601 and 5610
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I'm not so sure that a framework-res.apk from one tablet is good for another, but there's no reason that it wouldn't work.
I experience a lot of wifi issues on the 7th Gen HD 10, but I'm not sure if messing with the framework is worth the risk...
I can tell that the 5GHz range of the tablet is extremely bad, I basically have to be in the ssame room where my router is
and that 2.4GHz is sometimes very slow, while it works fine on my phone
adm1jtg said:
4. Once the framework apk is in the APKtool folder, open another command prompt window from the APKtool folder by holding down shift on the keyboard + right click on the mouse and select "open command window here." In this new command window type:
If you installed everything correctly, text will appear with a few commands you can issue APKtool.
5. Now we need to decompile the framework. In APKtool command window type the following command:
6. The framework-res.apk should then decompile into a folder inside your APKtool folder. Open the framework folder and navigate to:
7. Open the bools.xml file by right clicking on it and selecting Notepad++ as the editor. At this point quite a bit of code, or configurations will appear. Please look for the list of items below and change the values of them from 'false' to 'true':
8. Now save the file and close Notepad++. Back in the framework folder, open the arrays.xml file. Look for the following line of code:
9. In the first line above, wifi,1,1,2,-1,true, change the '2' to a '1'. Delete the second line completely, but leave the 'item' tags. Replace it with the following line of code:
I have personally marked each of these configurations as true to test battery drainage, and there was very little if any at all. Though the configuration for "background" scanning is enabled, I don't believe it's the same background scanning like the aggressive ones manufacturers and providers place in the general WiFi settings.
10. Save the files and close them. Head back to the APKtool folder and open the command window again, if you closed it. Type the following command:
11. You might see a few errors, but they can be ignored as long as the window tells you the APK was successfully created. If it was, go to the APKtool folder, tap on the framework-res folder, then tap on the 'dist' folder. Your new framework is inside. Right click on the NEW framework-res.apk and select "open archive." Go back to the main APKtool folder and right click on the ORIGINAL framework-res.apk and open it as an archive too.
12. Drag the 'res' folder from the newly generated APK to the old APK. If using 7-Zip, just click ok when the window pops up. Now do the same for the resources.arsc file and if usong 7-Zip, just select ok. If using WinRAR, you have to set the compression to STORE before you click ok.
13. Now open an ADB window. It's time to install the framework. In two commands, you'll be done. First type:
After you installed the framework, if you don't go into a bootloop within 10 seconds or less, you have most likely been successful, but you still have to reboot. Once you do, You'll notice a new toggle in your advanced WiFi settings. For an added bonus, you can edit your build.prop to specify the range of WiFi channels in your country. If in the US, you will add the number '11' and if in Europe and Asia, you want to put a 13 or 14.
OR
Keep an eye on me the for the next week or more. I have a lot more goodies to share, and I keep finding more
Would it be possible for you to post your modified framework-res file so those of us less skilled could just push your tested and working file. I would assume you will need a version for each OS aka one for 5600, 5601 and 5610
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I can yes. But be aware if you aren't on the same version 5.6.0.1, then just reinstalling that APK may not work. I'm not entirely sure if the framework APK relies on version specific settings or not. In which case the worst that could happen is when you go to reboot you would be stuck at the boot logo and you would need to reflash stock firmware. I'll do upload it when I get home from work later.
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I'm posting the framework now. There are other tweaks as well, I just don't remember some. You can toggle the Wi-Fi GHZ in advanced Wi-Fi settings. I warn you though, this may not work. I've not tested this method so I'm not responsible for any bricks!
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freaky2xd said:
I experience a lot of wifi issues on the 7th Gen HD 10, but I'm not sure if messing with the framework is worth the risk...
I can tell that the 5GHz range of the tablet is extremely bad, I basically have to be in the ssame room where my router is
and that 2.4GHz is sometimes very slow, while it works fine on my phone
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Posted above this reply. I can make a special modification for you later. As of now the setting is set to a 5ghz preference. I can change that later and I'll upload the revised framework this afternoon.
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adm1jtg said:
Hello everyone. I am excited to announce I've found a successful method to edit the contents of the Android System, also known as framework-res. This method has allowed me to make a massive amount of modifications to the framework system, including unlocking several features and or settings Amazon blocks us from using or accessing. The guide I am writing today, is just one example of that.
I've been contacted a few times here and there, users asking if I knew how to improve their WiFi reception as some feared Amazon may be intentionally slowing down connections. Until now, I was unable to determine all of the features or settings related to WiFi, that we have been blocked from seeing/using/accessing. This guide will show you how to unlock those settings and features to improve your WiFi reception.
!!!!*****WARNING*****!!!!
Modifying the framework can be extremely damaging to your device. Making the wrong edit, even in the slightest, can result in permanent damage to your device. DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHER EDITS TO THE FRAMEWORK, OTHER THAN THE ONES OUTLINED IN THIS GUIDE. IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE, OR DAMAGE IT IN ANY WAY, I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. If you choose to go forward from here, you are responsible for any and all actions. If you aren't prepared for the possibility you may brick your tablet, this guide is not for you. NOTE: I've NEVER permanently bricked a device, but everyone's devices are different.
I have tested this method extensively and made extensive edits to the framework. I have bricked my tablets many times, sometimes several times a day. I risked and continue to risk losing my devices to damages by bringing you these next several guides. Please thank me when you've successfully completed this guide
Requirements:
-Rooted HD 10 or Fire 7 tablet
-Desktop PC with Android SDK installed
-APKtool
-Java (APKtool requires Java)
-Notepad++ (Install this first)
-7-Zip or like minded program
-A lot of patience and time
Notes:
-Works really well on the HD 10. Extensively tested.
-Works on the Fire 7, but with a much lower success rate. For some reason the Fire 7 gets very irritated very quickly, more often than not.
Instructions:
1. Go to the Java website and download the two files, JDK and JRE (not the JRE server) and install them. When doing so, make sure the installation path is just inside C: directory NOT C:\Program Files etc. It's much easier to have all your tools in the same directory for easy access. NOTE: You won't be able to use this guide without installing Java as it's required by APKtool.
2. Go to the APKtool website and download the tool and required files. They will also be placed into the C: directory. Installation instructions are in the same place. PLEASE READ THEM VERY CAREFULLY!
3. When you've completed the above tasks, plug your tablet into your PC. On your PC, open an ADB window. You need to pull one file from your tablet, framework-res.apk and send it to the APKtool folder in C:\APKtool (assuming that's where you installed APKtool). For this guide, your file(s) MUST be pulled from your device using ADB. DO NOT manually place them into the folder(s).
4. Once the framework apk is in the APKtool folder, open another command prompt window from the APKtool folder by holding down shift on the keyboard + right click on the mouse and select "open command window here." In this new command window type:
If you installed everything correctly, text will appear with a few commands you can issue APKtool.
5. Now we need to decompile the framework. In APKtool command window type the following command:
6. The framework-res.apk should then decompile into a folder inside your APKtool folder. Open the framework folder and navigate to:
7. Open the bools.xml file by right clicking on it and selecting Notepad++ as the editor. At this point quite a bit of code, or configurations will appear. Please look for the list of items below and change the values of them from 'false' to 'true':
8. Now save the file and close Notepad++. Back in the framework folder, open the arrays.xml file. Look for the following line of code:
9. In the first line above, wifi,1,1,2,-1,true, change the '2' to a '1'. Delete the second line completely, but leave the 'item' tags. Replace it with the following line of code:
I have personally marked each of these configurations as true to test battery drainage, and there was very little if any at all. Though the configuration for "background" scanning is enabled, I don't believe it's the same background scanning like the aggressive ones manufacturers and providers place in the general WiFi settings.
10. Save the files and close them. Head back to the APKtool folder and open the command window again, if you closed it. Type the following command:
11. You might see a few errors, but they can be ignored as long as the window tells you the APK was successfully created. If it was, go to the APKtool folder, tap on the framework-res folder, then tap on the 'dist' folder. Your new framework is inside. Right click on the NEW framework-res.apk and select "open archive." Go back to the main APKtool folder and right click on the ORIGINAL framework-res.apk and open it as an archive too.
12. Drag the 'res' folder from the newly generated APK to the old APK. If using 7-Zip, just click ok when the window pops up. Now do the same for the resources.arsc file and if usong 7-Zip, just select ok. If using WinRAR, you have to set the compression to STORE before you click ok.
13. Now open an ADB window. It's time to install the framework. In two commands, you'll be done. First type:
After you installed the framework, if you don't go into a bootloop within 10 seconds or less, you have most likely been successful, but you still have to reboot. Once you do, You'll notice a new toggle in your advanced WiFi settings. For an added bonus, you can edit your build.prop to specify the range of WiFi channels in your country. If in the US, you will add the number '11' and if in Europe and Asia, you want to put a 13 or 14.
OR
Would it be possible for you to post your modified framework-res file so those of us less skilled could just push your tested and working file. I would assume you will need a version for each OS aka one for 5600, 5601 and 5610
Click to expand...
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Posted. Look above this reply
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Thanks can't wait to try, unfortunately I won't have access to my tablet for the next 2 weeks but will definitely try first thing when I get it back.
DragonFire1024 said:
I'm posting the framework now. There are other tweaks as well, I just don't remember some. You can toggle the Wi-Fi GHZ in advanced Wi-Fi settings. I warn you though, this may not work. I've not tested this method so I'm not responsible for any bricks!
Sent from my Amazon KFSUWI using XDA Labs
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Installed this on my tablet, it seems to have definitely fixed my issue where the tablet would stop stop loading when streaming videos. Thanks
I can't install the apk on my fire hd 10 os 5.6
endleesss said:
I can't install the apk on my fire hd 10 os 5.6
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Are you trying to install it like a regular APK?
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In step 13, when I type 'adb remount' on adb window, it keeps showing me 'permission denied'.
I'm using os 5.6.1.0 on rooted fire hd 10 by the way.
zxcvbnm76 said:
In step 13, when I type 'adb remount' on adb window, it keeps showing me 'permission denied'.
I'm using os 5.6.1.0 on rooted fire hd 10 by the way.
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Make sure the box is checked in adb insecure. You have to recheck the box each time you run a command, whether successful or not.
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DragonFire1024 said:
Make sure the box is checked in adb insecure. You have to recheck the box each time you run a command, whether successful or not.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using XDA Labs
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It worked! Thanks for your help.
@DragonFire1024 just got my hd 10 up and running with TONS of help from retyre. Currently on his 5610 img thats pre rooted and pre xposed. If you would be willing to make a 5160 framework-res for me with all your goodies I would be happy to help you test anything you like. If needed I can even upload the framework-res off my install to you for modding.
adm1jtg said:
@DragonFire1024 just got my hd 10 up and running with TONS of help from retyre. Currently on his 5610 img thats pre rooted and pre xposed. If you would be willing to make a 5160 framework-res for me with all your goodies I would be happy to help you test anything you like. If needed I can even upload the framework-res off my install to you for modding.
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You'll likely have to send me a copy of yours to be on the safe side. There are some parts I cannot change or it gets stuck at the boot logo. If any of those are different from 5.6.0.1 to 5.6.1.0, then it would also get stuck. Send me your framework APK and I'll work on it. Almost done with the FireTabletSettings apk and then I'll overhaul my framework to include all mods instead of single mods and make it available. So my take a little time, but I'll do it
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DragonFire1024 said:
You'll likely have to send me a copy of yours to be on the safe side. There are some parts I cannot change or it gets stuck at the boot logo. If any of those are different from 5.6.0.1 to 5.6.1.0, then it would also get stuck. Send me your framework APK and I'll work on it. Almost done with the FireTabletSettings apk and then I'll overhaul my framework to include all mods instead of single mods and make it available. So my take a little time, but I'll do it
Sent from my Moto E4 using XDA Labs
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https://bit.ly/2HOv0Rw (framework-res from 5.6.1.0) do you want the settings file as well? If so would it be SettingsProvider.apk you need?
Also have been toying with an idea... If I loaded RETYRE's image for system, clean, then adb pushed your settings and framework files to my system, then used flashfire for a raw system backup and posted the resulting image file, woudn't that be a good way to easily distribute your changes and his... with his and your permission to do so of course.
adm1jtg said:
https://bit.ly/2HOv0Rw (framework-res from 5.6.1.0) do you want the settings file as well? If so would it be SettingsProvider.apk you need?
Also have been toying with an idea... If I loaded RETYRE's image for system, clean, then adb pushed your settings and framework files to my system, then used flashfire for a raw system backup and posted the resulting image file, woudn't that be a good way to easily distribute your changes and his... with his and your permission to do so of course.
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I would need FireTabletSettings.apk. I suppose it could be done like that, but I honestly don't know. You have my permission to try though. I'm almost done with Version one. I just need to do a few more things.
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adm1jtg said:
Also have been toying with an idea... If I loaded RETYRE's image for system, clean, then adb pushed your settings and framework files to my system, then used flashfire for a raw system backup and posted the resulting image file, woudn't that be a good way to easily distribute your changes and his... with his and your permission to do so of course.
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While I don't have an issue with using my 5.6.1.0 image, I'm not sure merging these tweaks into the system.img and uploading a new 5.6.1.0 image would be my preferred approach. Instead, DragonFire1024 should upload his/her tweaks as a flashable .zip that one can flash with FlashFire.
Let's say you put up a modified system.img today and DragonFire1024 comes up with a couple of tweaks tomorrow. Will you create another system.img? If you have a good /system, would you want to dump an entirely new system.img just to get a few new tweaks?