Hi team
I want to know if is possible to obtain an apk file from xxxx.tar.md5 file.
I want to interchange files of image (firmware) without install process.
Thank you.
joseluisbz said:
Hi team
I want to know if is possible to obtain an apk file from xxxx.tar.md5 file.
I want to interchange files of image (firmware) without install process.
Thank you.
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Yes u can get it
Well, THis is the First thing you should do.
Here are the steps:
-> Download a Firmware of your choice from the above link.
-> If you Firmware is in .zip format, be sure to extract the FW to a folder.
-> In the folder, you should find a PDA file ( The file which use put in the PDA place when you flash using ODIN)
-> Install 7-Zip if you dont have it, if you have it...Proceed to next step
->Right Click on the PDA file and open the archive using 7-zip.
-> Now, you can see a file named "system.rfs" or "factoryfs.rfs" or "systemFS.rfs", just copy the file to your C:\ (YOU CAN COPY IT ANYWHERE. I am taking C:\ as my base location)
Part II - Extracting RFS
-> Download and Open MagicISO.
->Click on File-> Open and browse to the place where you have your extracted system.rfs or factoryfs.rfs or systemfs.rfs.
-> Now, you should be able to see many folders like lib,system,xBin,vendor,etc.
-> Copy ALL the folders to your desired location. Be sure to put all of them in a folder called system. For example, In C:\ , create a folder called ROM and create a sub-folder called "system" and put the files there.
First, Go to the folder where you extracted the ROM and then go to \System\App.
Here, you can find ALL the applications which are un-installable by the user.
So, If you want to REMOVE apps, you can remove them and their .odex's. But, be sure, For what apps you are planning to keep, DONT REMOVE THE ODEXES.
dhananjaipai said:
Yes u can get it
Well, THis is the First thing you should do.
Here are the steps:
-> Download a Firmware of your choice from the above link.
-> If you Firmware is in .zip format, be sure to extract the FW to a folder.
-> In the folder, you should find a PDA file ( The file which use put in the PDA place when you flash using ODIN)
-> Install 7-Zip if you dont have it, if you have it...Proceed to next step
->Right Click on the PDA file and open the archive using 7-zip.
-> Now, you can see a file named "system.rfs" or "factoryfs.rfs" or "systemFS.rfs", just copy the file to your C:\ (YOU CAN COPY IT ANYWHERE. I am taking C:\ as my base location)
Part II - Extracting RFS
-> Download and Open MagicISO.
->Click on File-> Open and browse to the place where you have your extracted system.rfs or factoryfs.rfs or systemfs.rfs.
-> Now, you should be able to see many folders like lib,system,xBin,vendor,etc.
-> Copy ALL the folders to your desired location. Be sure to put all of them in a folder called system. For example, In C:\ , create a folder called ROM and create a sub-folder called "system" and put the files there.
First, Go to the folder where you extracted the ROM and then go to \System\App.
Here, you can find ALL the applications which are un-installable by the user.
So, If you want to REMOVE apps, you can remove them and their .odex's. But, be sure, For what apps you are planning to keep, DONT REMOVE THE ODEXES.
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Thank you...
It's possible extract all files in charge of 3G connection (HSDPA) for take them and put them in other mobile?
joseluisbz said:
Thank you...
It's possible extract all files in charge of 3G connection (HSDPA) for take them and put them in other mobile?
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if you mean a different model phone then nope, i guess mini would work but surely not any other device
and if you mean from one rom to other, yep stock with stock and CM with CM would work but of same android version only... e.g 2.3.4 wont work with 2.3.6
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Sometimes someone forgets to backup something, so this is a solution for this case.
1. Download this http://modmymobile.com/forums/402-g...81-sbf-mbn-depacker-alpha-3-05-13-2010-a.html
2. Open the Motorola depacker, then click on Open from file, find your .sbf firmware and open. Then click on split to folder.
3. Download explore2fs - http://www.chrysocome.net/explore2fs
4. Open explore2fs, click on open image file, click on file type and choose all files, find in the splitted .sbf folder CG39.smg file and open it.
Now you have all stock system files, right before your eyes
I am needing the whole system dump of the original rom for the Mesmerize (not fascinate) I need some of the files that the original rom has. Please make it in a zip file so i can access it on my computer. Please and thank you.
veteranmina said:
I am needing the whole system dump of the original rom for the Mesmerize (not fascinate) I need some of the files that the original rom has. Please make it in a zip file so i can access it on my computer. Please and thank you.
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Wouldn't that be what the Odin files are in the "get back to stock" thread?
akellar said:
Wouldn't that be what the Odin files are in the "get back to stock" thread?
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I dont want ODIN files. I need the files that you can readily modify in windows. i need to go through and find some files and put them in a rom.
veteranmina said:
I dont want ODIN files. I need the files that you can readily modify in windows. i need to go through and find some files and put them in a rom.
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Pretty certain Odin files are zip files. I can't check into it at work but I would guess you can just use 7zip and extract them. Otherwise, just flash your phone back to stock and pull whatever you need from there.
akellar said:
Pretty certain Odin files are zip files. I can't check into it at work but I would guess you can just use 7zip and extract them. Otherwise, just flash your phone back to stock and pull whatever you need from there.
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Odin is .tar and .md5 files. i cannot open those in windows. I need ones that u can flash for instance with clockworks recovery type of file.
veteranmina said:
Odin is .tar and .md5 files. i cannot open those in windows. I need ones that u can flash for instance with clockworks recovery type of file.
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There is no such thing. That's why you have to use Odin to go back to stock. And I know the file extensions of Odin, however those files contain other folders/files. Which is why I said use 7zip to see them.
veteranmina said:
Odin is .tar and .md5 files. i cannot open those in windows.
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Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.
You know another thing you could try is the pick n pack rom file. It is stock deodexed and a flashable .zip file. The odin files can be opened on a PC you just have to use the programs mentions. But as far as a complete stock flashable. zip file. You aren't going to find it cause we just don't have it. Best bet would be to download the mentioned programs and decompress the ODIN file.
Another thing I just remembered is the program winrar recognizes the .tar ODIN files as winrar archives. You may be able to decompress and extract the files you need with that program. But if your gong to have to download anyting I would just do the above mentioned programs as they have been proven to work.
Tap-a-Talked.
As stated above you can get those from pick and pack it is the stock rom essentially and includes all of the .apk's and files in a .zip (you'll need apktool to decompile the .apk's in windows), or you could flash stock in odin and then pull them with ADB (QTADB works well for that).
You won't be able to work with the .bin files located inside the .tar (in windows), but you can get into the .tar with winrar or 7zip. You need linux to get into the .bin files
Hey guys, i've searched the forums for this although haven't really seen any that can teach or show me how. So, counting on the devs on our thread to help out a little, c'mon, give this noob something to wrack his brains with for a couple of weeks..
What are you extracting them from?
Woodrube said:
What are you extracting them from?
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[GUIDE] Extract files from Nandroid backups
From an SBF you need this. (instructions provided by chops13)
1. moto android depacker http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...ba/screen2.jpg
http://modmymobile.com/forums/402-ge...13-2010-a.html
2. unyaffs for windows
http://boomtopper.blogspot.com/2009/...ws-binary.html
3. cygwin1.dll
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dl....shtml?cygwin1
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Step 1. - launch moto android depacker
2. Menu > Open From File > choose your .SBF rom file
3. Menu > Split to Folder
4. Put unyaffs and cygwin1.dll in the Folder that has now been created in windows explorer by the last Split to Folder action
5. Also inside that new folder (named like your SBF file automatically) you will see a bunch of .SMG files.
6. Take note of the .SMG filename with the largest amount of data. One will be significantly bigger than the others. This is where all your .apk's are stored.
7. Open command prompt
8. navigate to the location of this Folder with unyaffs, cygwin1.dll, and the other .smg files
9. Once you command prompt is inside that folder type: unyaffs <filename.smg>
10. For me the .SMG file that was the biggest was CG39.smg
11. You will then see that folder filling up with a bunch more folders as it extracts
12. One of the Folders will be "app"
12. Go into that folder and you will see all of you ROM .apk's Each apk is an app, that you can now manually install or remove to rebuild a customized image, etc.
Woodrube said:
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You know the image files we have for our XT720s, i was thinking of extracting APKs from the ROM as i need an FM radio apk to try out, that's why i though of extracting them from my nandroid backups.. Is that possible?
3rdstring said:
[GUIDE] Extract files from Nandroid backups
From an SBF you need this. (instructions provided by chops13)
1. moto android depacker http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...ba/screen2.jpg
http://modmymobile.com/forums/402-ge...13-2010-a.html
2. unyaffs for windows
http://boomtopper.blogspot.com/2009/...ws-binary.html
3. cygwin1.dll
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dl....shtml?cygwin1
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Step 1. - launch moto android depacker
2. Menu > Open From File > choose your .SBF rom file
3. Menu > Split to Folder
4. Put unyaffs and cygwin1.dll in the Folder that has now been created in windows explorer by the last Split to Folder action
5. Also inside that new folder (named like your SBF file automatically) you will see a bunch of .SMG files.
6. Take note of the .SMG filename with the largest amount of data. One will be significantly bigger than the others. This is where all your .apk's are stored.
7. Open command prompt
8. navigate to the location of this Folder with unyaffs, cygwin1.dll, and the other .smg files
9. Once you command prompt is inside that folder type: unyaffs <filename.smg>
10. For me the .SMG file that was the biggest was CG39.smg
11. You will then see that folder filling up with a bunch more folders as it extracts
12. One of the Folders will be "app"
12. Go into that folder and you will see all of you ROM .apk's Each apk is an app, that you can now manually install or remove to rebuild a customized image, etc.
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Seems simple enough.. Thanks!!
JiroPrinz8 said:
You know the image files we have for our XT720s, i was thinking of extracting APKs from the ROM as i need an FM radio apk to try out, that's why i though of extracting them from my nandroid backups.. Is that possible?
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When I want to do something like this, I just flash the nandroid I want to extract from and once it sets up, I go into /system and pull the apks that I want out and copy them to a folder on my sdcard. Then I go into that ROM I will use and then go into the folder on the sdcard and install them there. If need be, I move them over to /system/app.
Worked for me a number of times but I create a "shopping list" before I flash the one I am extracting from, so I know what it is that I am looking for (and maybe pick a few that i might want to check out, like the 3g hotspot or Notification toggle).
Not all apps will cross over though. Depends on if they are signed or not and also several factors with the framework and the build.
As far as the FM radio apk, which ROM are you using b/c they are posted all over the place (2.1, 2.2dexters, 2.2 Kahls, 2.2Wanhu, Miui).
Yeah, i'm just trying to figure out which will work, i had the FMradio FC on me so tried to reinstall it, no luck, deleted the apk and dalvik cache for FM radio, then tried to install it, still no luck.. Any ideas guys?
You can also do it right on your phone with unyaffs from the market. I use it all the time. Works awsome.
easye420 said:
You can also do it right on your phone with unyaffs from the market. I use it all the time. Works awsome.
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Very nice. Just checked it out.
Finally
3rdstring said:
[GUIDE] Extract files from Nandroid backups
From an SBF you need this. (instructions provided by chops13)
1. moto android depacker http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...ba/screen2.jpg
http://modmymobile.com/forums/402-ge...13-2010-a.html
2. unyaffs for windows
http://boomtopper.blogspot.com/2009/...ws-binary.html
3. cygwin1.dll
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dl....shtml?cygwin1
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Step 1. - launch moto android depacker
2. Menu > Open From File > choose your .SBF rom file
3. Menu > Split to Folder
4. Put unyaffs and cygwin1.dll in the Folder that has now been created in windows explorer by the last Split to Folder action
5. Also inside that new folder (named like your SBF file automatically) you will see a bunch of .SMG files.
6. Take note of the .SMG filename with the largest amount of data. One will be significantly bigger than the others. This is where all your .apk's are stored.
7. Open command prompt
8. navigate to the location of this Folder with unyaffs, cygwin1.dll, and the other .smg files
9. Once you command prompt is inside that folder type: unyaffs <filename.smg>
10. For me the .SMG file that was the biggest was CG39.smg
11. You will then see that folder filling up with a bunch more folders as it extracts
12. One of the Folders will be "app"
12. Go into that folder and you will see all of you ROM .apk's Each apk is an app, that you can now manually install or remove to rebuild a customized image, etc.
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Finally, how to rebuild its (app, etc, bin,...) to CG39.smg?
Thank U very much :x
Who can help me, please?
leuleu9x said:
Finally, how to rebuild its (app, etc, bin,...) to CG39.smg?
Thank U very much :x
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hi i have exatly same cuestion how to rebuild ?? i edit tts lang pico but now now to send to phone
thks in advance
I'm trying to extrack APKs, followed the instructions aforementioned but still receveing:
8 [main] unyaffs 5960 handle_exceptions: Exception: STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATIO
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2790 [main] unyaffs 5960 open_stackdumpfile: Dumping stack trace to unyaffs.e
xe.stackdump
error
Anyone can help me? thanks
What command did you use ?
unyaffs works on *.img. For *.apk use apktool.
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omartelinho said:
I'm trying to extrack APKs, followed the instructions aforementioned but still receveing:
8 [main] unyaffs 5960 handle_exceptions: Exception: STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATIO
N
2790 [main] unyaffs 5960 open_stackdumpfile: Dumping stack trace to unyaffs.e
xe.stackdump
error
Anyone can help me? thanks
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I am too got the same error, till I cant extract the CG2.smg file
pls help anybody
omartelinho said:
I'm trying to extrack APKs, followed the instructions aforementioned but still receveing:
8 [main] unyaffs 5960 handle_exceptions: Exception: STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATIO
N
2790 [main] unyaffs 5960 open_stackdumpfile: Dumping stack trace to unyaffs.e
xe.stackdump
error
Anyone can help me? thanks
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Same error here. Did you guys solve this??
Hello everyone,
I am tying to make a "light" official rom of the Z3 by removing some *.apk of an *.ftf file.
I have extracted all the folders from the *.ftf (ftf - system.sin - system.ext4 - files...) and removed all the apk I don't want, but I don't know how to make a new "system.sin" from all the files I have extracted. I looked from the internet, but I am a little noob.
Can someone help me to build a new *.ftf file to flash it with Flashtool ? :crying:
Dracow said:
Hello everyone,
I am tying to make a "light" official rom of the Z3 by removing some *.apk of an *.ftf file.
I have extracted all the folders from the *.ftf (ftf - system.sin - system.ext4 - files...) and removed all the apk I don't want, but I don't know how to make a new "system.sin" from all the files I have extracted. I looked from the internet, but I am a little noob.
Can someone help me to build a new *.ftf file to flash it with Flashtool ? :crying:
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As far as i known you can't edit .sin / .ftf files as they are signed using sony private key that no one has...
Technical info here:
https://gist.github.com/dosomder/8ed79b26a5e063efa5ef
"And that is the reason why we can not create custom firmwares for Xperia. If you still don't understand, RSA is an asymmetric function.
This means it's using a private key to create the signature and a public key to read it. So even if we find the public key
(which is somewhere on the device), we can never find or guess the private key. Therefore we can not create a valid signature."
But you can create a .zip firmware to be flashed via recovery
I used Flashtool-sin editor on "system.sin" that give me "system. ext4".
With ext2explore I opened " system.ext4" and extracts all files and folders (app, privateapp, etc, build.prop...).
From folders "app" and "privateapp", I removed the *.apk I don't want, but I don't know if I can build a new " system.sin".
There is really no way to reverse ? Make a "system. ext4" from the folders I modified, and convert it in "system.sin" ?
If we can do something in a way, can't we do it on "reverse way" ?
Dracow said:
I used Flashtool-sin editor on "system.sin" that give me "system. ext4".
With ext2explore I opened " system.ext4" and extracts all files and folders (app, privateapp, etc, build.prop...).
From folders "app" and "privateapp", I removed the *.apk I don't want, but I don't know if I can build a new " system.sin".
There is really no way to reverse ? Make a "system. ext4" from the folders I modified, and convert it in "system.sin" ?
If we can do something in a way, can't we do it on "reverse way" ?
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It cannot be done. 100% impossible.
If you want to make your own rom Google [NUT]'s method to create your own rom.
There is also a tool to create your own prerooted flashable zip, but if course, all of this requires root
Thanks a lot for all your answers...
I won't try to make it in zip...
Hello guys,
i want to extract CSC from a rom and want to make it flashable but I don't know how to do it.
Can anyone suggest me how can i do that?
which tools are used?
any guides or tutorial will be much helpfull.
Doing all this to make volte work in my s6.
Thanks.
Hello,
if you have any flashable zip that is for kernel for example or for fonts that is runnable on your s6
& the flashable zip is not for custom rom & non AROMA ......
extract it
then put your folders on it ..... then zip it again.....
for example
you want to add "BTU" CSC
After extract that zip you have it before ...... remove the folders except META-INF
& put system folder.... inside system folder put csc folder..... inside csc folder put BTU folder ....
& put all containing folder inside BTU folder....
finally zip it
main zip will contain META-INF folder & system folder that you put it & put everything inside it.
Regards,