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Apk Manager 4.9 - Makes Modifying Ur Apk A Breeze (Windows/Linux)

So i have written a simple script to ease the process of editing apks. Got a lot of downloads so thought its in demand
Whether you're doing basic image editing or editing the smali or xml files, on average u have to use (Brut.all or JF's smali/baksmali) awesome tool to extract the apk, edit it, then sign the apk and then adb push/install it. This process is quite tiresome if you are testing a method that needs fine tweaking.
This script should make the process a LOT smoother.
Theres an option of compiling/signing/installing all in one step
Thanks:
Goes to Brut.all for his awesome tool.
Goes to JF for ofcourse, smali/baksmali
Goes to farmatito for porting this script to linux
Features:
- Extract, Zip apk's.
- Optimize pngs (ignores .9.pngs)
- Zipalign apks
- Sign apks
- Push to specific location on phone
- Incorporates brut.all's apktool
- Pull apk from phone into modding environment.
- Batch optimize apk (Zipalign,optipng,or both)
- Quick sign an apk (Batch mode supported)
- Batch Ogg optimization
- Compression level selector (monitor status above menu)
- Batch install apk from script (option 16)
- Logging on/off has been removed. Instead a log.txt is created which logs the activities of the script organized using time/date headers
- User can change the max java heap size (only use if certain large apks get stuck when decompiling/compiling apks) (Option 19)
- Improved syntax of questions/answers
- Error detection. Checks if error occured anytime u perform a task, and reports it
- Read log (Option 20)
- U can now set this script as ur default application for apks. When u do, if u double click any apk it will install it for u.
- Supports batch installation, so if u drag multiple apks into the script (not while its running) it will install them all for u. U can ofcourse drag a single apk as well
- Added framework dependent decompiling (For non propietary rom apks). (Option 10). Checks whether the dependee apk u selected is correct.
- Allows multiple projects to be modified, switch to and from.
- Allows to modify system apk's using apktool but ensures maximum compatibility in terms of signature / manifest.xml
- Stuff i forgot i guess
Instructions (Windows):
- Place apk in appropriate folder (Any filename will work, if running for first time folders will not be there, you must run and then the folders will be created)
- Run script
- Minimize the script
- Edit files inside the project folder
- Maximize the script
Instructions (Linux):
- Place apk in appropriate folder (Any filename will work, if running for first time folders will not be there, you must run and then the folders will be created)
- Open terminal and change-directory to apkmanager (Easiest way is to type "cd ")
- Chmod 755 Script.sh
- Chmod 755 all files apps inside other folder (thanks for the tip bkmo )
- Run script by typing ./Script.sh
- Minimize the script
- Edit files inside the out folder
- Maximize the script
Requirements:
Java
Adb
Future Improvements:
- Manage multiple simultaneous apk edits (choose which apk to extract/build)
- Option to optimize the apks
- Option to adb push to user defined location
- Other stuff i dont know yet
Got problems ?
1. Make sure your path has no spaces
2. Your filename has no wierd characters
3. Java/adb are in your path
4. It's not a proprietary rom's apk (aka Sense,Motorola,Samsung) (If u are, then use option 11 and drag the required framework, eg com.htc.resources, twframework-res...etc)
5. It's not a themed apk (if it is, expect .9 png errors, use as close to stock as possible)
6. Look at the log to know whats happening
7. If all else fails, post as much info as possible and we will try to assist you.
MOD EDIT:
New DL link from this post
http://apkmultitool.com

Nice
As you probably know, I want to add signing and installing functionality to apktool. But I don't plan to make any kind of GUI for it, so such wrapper is a very good thing for many users, thanks
What is "Option to optimize the apks"?

I was thinking of incorporating the script "apkopt" it was basically using optipng to optimize the png's and then used zip align on the apks. Thanks btw, this tool wudnt exist without ur awesome script
I just did this so ppl would stop asking questions like "How do i change this/that in an app"
Here this is wht im talking about Link

Very nice
Thanks dude...

once again you manage to make modding easier with your scripts!

Does your apkopt avoid .9.png files? Because those have been a pain in the behind.

Re: Apk Manager 1.0 - Makes Modifying Ur Apk A Breeze
my script currently does not optimize apks. it will be in the upcoming updates and yea prolly when ill implement itll avoid .9.pngs lol

I have already incorporated "adb push" into the script.
Aside from adding an option to optimize the apks, is there anything else you guys think would make this script easier to use ?
Im really targetting those ppl who overcomplicate the simple process of editing apks. Any tips would be appreciated.

I posted a video attached to the main post.

New version out, features added are
Zipalign apks
Optimize pngs, ignores .9.pngs
allows to adb push to phone through script.

Great script man, it works flawlessly. You may just wanna edit your post #1 rather than continuously bumping with new posts for every update. I'm sure a mod won't be too pleased with that

I'm getting the
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file​message when I attempt to sign an apk. I tried switching the PATH in Environment Variables so that it's pointing to my Java bin folder, but then I just end up with
java.io.FileNotFoundException: ..\place-apk-here\repackaged-unsigned.apk <The system cannot find the file specified>
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.open<Native Method>
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init><Unknown Source>
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init><Unknown Source>
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init><Unknown Source>
at com.android.signapk.SignApk.main<SignApk.java:320>
Could Not Find C:\ApkManager2.0\place-apk-here\../place-apk-here/repackaged-unsigned.apk​Help? :]

What app are you trying to edit ? also are you editing pngs only or code editing ?
Hop on Here im helping someone out so ill help u 2

There's a lot of things in /system that benefit from the optimized .pngs. Vending.apk, for instance, shrunk to half the size and runs a bit quicker and smoother now. Even framework-res.apk enjoyed the optimization. Paid apps, on the other hand, don't seem to fare so well; perhaps they check the md5sum of the app or something.

Yea png optimization works for almost all apks, zipalign on the other hand as i recall doesnt work on certain system apks such as settings.apk. Im prolly gonna incorporate apkopt's script into this which would allow to optimize a folder full of apks. As for paid apps not being optimized, a lot of dev already do their part on making the apk as small as possible, so perhaps thats the case.

hmm, after trying a couple of unpaid apps, it seems that perhaps the testkeys aren't compatible with my build. For any signed app, I get an error "Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE]"

Yes when u modify a non system apk, they need to be resigned, and you cannot resign it with same key as dev cuz u dont know it hence anytime u modify an app, u must uninstall it, install the modded version, and from then on any change u make u dont have to uninstall as the keys will match

ahhh thanks. My mistake was just removing the package rather than uninstalling it.

Getting this on a zipalign. The file is there but it is repackaged-unsigned.apk and throws this error:
Please make your decision: 5
Unable to open 'E:\ApkManager\place-apk-here\repackaged-signed.apk' as zip archi
ve
Could Not Find E:\ApkManager\place-apk-here\repackaged-signed.apk
The system cannot find the file specified.
Nevermind....looks like it is by design that it tries both signed and unsigned and throws the error on the file that does not exist. It's just I did not see any zipalign output

having an issue that when I go to resign an apk the file deletes after running the script.. am I missing something here?

Easy Font Installer (Windows App)

Below is a link to a project that i did a while back. It is a basic batch script that can be run on Windows. I have not had time to really update any more fonts or edit the script, but plan on doing some tweaking soon.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=674434
I am releasing this batch script with 35 fonts that I have. Font Selector V1.3 is my most recent work now with font preview. I feel this is pretty good now and will focus on a interactive GUI.
I am also working on some projects that will not only help with installing fonts, but with everything you need to do from your computer with your phone.
It has been reported that some do not work and some are duplicates. I should have fixed any that were not working, but have not removed duplicates yet.
Thanks to DexSade for installing all of these on his phone and taking screen shots.
This is for Windows only.
This should run from anywhere as long as you make a PATH to the Android SDK tools folder
Here are directions to do this for Windows
Windows XP / Vista
Right click on the My Computer icon and select the properties tab.
Select the Advanced tab and click the Environment Variables button.
In the new dialog box double-click on Path (located under System Variables) and type in the full path location to the tools directory.
This is simple to use....
1. Download the zipped folder and unzip the contents anywhere you want
2. Connect your phone through usb
3. Double Click on Font Selector
4. When you choose a font a preview box will pop up. To continue close the box
5. Answer Y or N and it will push the fonts and reboot the phone
I have not tried all of them so please let me know if they do not work or are too big.
Please let me know if this is a good idea or not, as I can easily add more.
Change Log:
V1.4--Added Ubuntu Beta and changed parts of the script so it should work with all versions of Windows
V1.3--Changed script to open up font preview before installing. Included checks to ensure that you are installing correct font
V1.2--Added Juice to #36 and fixed font locations(they should all work)
V1.1---Removed font number 10 and replaced with MyriadPro-LightSemiCnIt
Added several other fonts

Making Widget Skins Transparent Tutorial (for all android phones)

"How To Make Widget Skins Transparent"
TOOLS needed: 7zip or Winrar and ApkManager v4.9* by Daneshm90 of xda
1. Transfer the apk from your phone to your computer. It's probably in a place like data/app or data/data or the like
2. Open the apk with 7zip (or Winrar). Do not extract the whole thing, just open it. Inside you'll see a folder called "res"; transfer that somewhere on your computer.
3. Inside the res folder you'll see a bunch of folders. The images you want to edit are usually in a folder labeled "drawable", but you may have to look elsewhere
4. Find the background image you want to edit. It might be labeled widget_bg or something helpful like that.
5. Edit it how you want. In the case of transparency, you want to delete the background and make it entirely transparent. Save it in the same format and do not change the name. (Note- if your file has .9.png in it, you're dealing with something else. I can't really help you on this)
6. Drag the res folder with your modified images back into the archive, using 7zip. You might want to use a duplicate of the apk, just to have the original on hand in case something goes wrong.
8. Place the modified apk into the place-apk-here-for-modding folder in the APK Manager folder
9. Open up script.bat. Select your project using option 22.
10. Do the following things- Extract APK (1), Zip APK (3), zip as regular apk (2), sign apk (4)
At this point you should have a signed version of the apk in the place-apk-here-for-modding folder. You can transfer it to your phone now and install it. Or install it directly onto your phone through apk manager if you have ADB enabled.
*Apk Manager 4.9 - Modifying Ur Apk
Features:
- Extract, Zip apk's.
- Optimize pngs (ignores .9.pngs)
- Zipalign apks
- Sign apks
- Push to specific location on phone
- Incorporates brut.all's apktool
- Pull apk from phone into modding environment.
- Batch optimize apk (Zipalign,optipng,or both)
- Quick sign an apk (Batch mode supported)
- Batch Ogg optimization
- Compression level selector (monitor status above menu)
- Batch install apk from script (option 16)
- Logging on/off has been removed. Instead a log.txt is created which logs the activities of the script organized using time/date headers
- User can change the max java heap size (only use if certain large apks get stuck when decompiling/compiling apks) (Option 19)
- Improved syntax of questions/answers
- Error detection. Checks if error occured anytime u perform a task, and reports it
- Read log (Option 20)
- U can now set this script as ur default application for apks. When u do, if u double click any apk it will install it for u.
- Supports batch installation, so if u drag multiple apks into the script (not while its running) it will install them all for u. U can ofcourse drag a single apk as well
- Added framework dependent decompiling (For non propietary rom apks). (Option 10). Checks whether the dependee apk u selected is correct.
- Allows multiple projects to be modified, switch to and from.
Instructions (Windows):
- Place apk in appropriate folder (Any filename will work, if running for first time folders will not be there, you must run and then the folders will be created)
- Run script
- Minimize the script
- Edit files inside the project folder
- Maximize the script
- Allows to modify system apk's using apktool but ensures maximum compatibility in terms of signature / manifest.xml
Orignally created by Ilangoadigal from other forum
LINK FOR DOWNLOAD
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZJTFFLI7
http://depositfiles.com/en/files/x33e5g04v
http://www.zshare.net/download/801778048c8cfcab/
http://uploading.com/files/d3mm5616/apk_manager_4.9.zip/

For those who have problem downloading from filesharing sites

Whole thread dedicated to this forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=990014

Sorry mate if its allready been posted but the link you gave dosn't open

[Tool][Windows/Linux][Dec 13 2017] Android Flashable Zip Creator v5.0 Alpha

Hi Everybody,
Are you tired of installing same apps again and again after installing new Rom or factory resetting current Rom?
Well, We have been experiencing the same since different Roms and Nightlies are out. Hence I and RajatPatel created a tool which would make it easier for you to try different Roms and install those apps/fonts/bootanimations/etc in just one shot.
★ What is this tool about?
Android Flashable Zip Creator is a tool for those who oftenly flash new roms and want an easy way to install apps, change fonts or bootanimation. This tool allows them to create a flashable zip with aroma installer that they can flash anytime in their rooted android device. Not only this is helpful to end users but also helpful for developers who release different version of their Apps, Tones, Fonts and Bootanimations
★ Why is it required?
Imagine that you’re flashing the latest nightly of your favorite ROM. If you are performing a fresh install by wiping all of your data, this also means that you have to flash all of your modified system apps, user apps, modules, and so on. And if you’re doing this on a regular basis, all the wasted time really starts to add up. So what do you do? Do you manually install these apps again, or do you add them to your favorite ROM? That is where this tool is helpful.
★ How is it helpful?
For you to create a flashable zip, you need knowledge of scripting language (edify).
Once you know it, you need to write it and update it everytime you make a change (add or remove files from zip).
It is very likely that we make mistakes (like missing semi-colon or forget closing the bracket) and fail to notice it while creating it.
We come to know about it only when we try to flash the zip file and experience an error in recovery.
To fix it, we again make changes in updater-script and test the zip again.
After spending hours and hours into creating a zip file, a new version of file releases and we are forced to make changes in zip to stay up to date.
All this time, if number of apps, fonts, rest of the files increases, the lines of code required in updater-script also increases.
To save your hours of time into creating zip file, we present you this tool which would just needs your few minutes to create a flashable zip file.
This tool
Lets you import the apks, fonts files, bootanimation zips, ringtones, etc
Creates a zip file at your desired location
Allows you to import the already created file so that you could just make the required modifications and create a new zip
Comes with drag and drop functionality to save your time in manually setting up the structure
Supports latest aroma binary version available
Supports all the Android versions till Nougat
Supports all the devices by reading update-binary from root directory if device is not present in supported devices list (this step will get eliminated soon in next big release)
Can be used by noobs too
Requires minimum knowledge about aroma config and updater-script
Allows you to choose your devices' compatilble aroma binary
Allows you to choose your favourite aroma themes
Has various options in Preferences for user to make change in behavior of tool
etc
Suggestions to make changes and making Feature requests are welcomed. Feel free to suggest anything​
★ Disclaimer
If you're going to test this app, make sure you have a nandroid backup handy.
We won't be held responsible for any damage done to anything whatsoever. You use this tool at your own risk.
★ If you like this project, please press the "Tip us?" button so that more people can know about it. ★
Android Flashable Zip Creator 5.0 Alpha
Android Flashable Zip Creator 4.1 (7.08 Mb)
Donate Developer
Video for Instructions​
XDA:DevDB Information
Android Flashable Zip Creator, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
Nikhil, RajatPatel
Source Code: http://github.com/nikhilmenghani/FlashableZipCreator
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 4.1
Stable Release Date: 2017-07-23
Current Beta Version: 5.0
Beta Release Date: 2017-12-13
Created 2017-02-06
Last Updated 2018-06-23

Credits
@Chainfire – for inception of such method and to make our life easier
@osm0sis: for providing an amazing shell script template for Edify replacement here
AFZC Testers:
@logosA for testing and providing detailed analysis. (thanks for helping)
@Sher1234 for testing (thanks for always being available)
Changelog:
v4.1
-Custom Group
--Push any file/folder to any location with your custom permission
-Delete Group
--Delete file/folder from any location
-Addon.d Support
--Flash the zip once and you won't need to flash it again while flashing nightlies
--It will backup only those files that you choose in Aroma installer
--Now taking backup is in your control, you will get an option in tool as well as in recovery
-Normal Flashable Zip
--Flash all the files in one go without having to choose the same options every time in Aroma
--Comes with Addon.d support
-OTA updates
--Improved OTA updates
-UI
--Revamped Preferences UI
--Revamped Progress Bar (added circular bar)
--Changed theme of the tool
-Bug Fixes
--Fixed Data apps not getting installed in some scenarios
-Donate
--Added Donate option for those who would like to buy me a coffee or appreciate my hard work after making this tool
v4.0 b2
-mod: added Titanium Backup generated zip (Apps only) support (more about it here)
-fixed: folders with spaces in path not working (Now you can keep whatever folder/filename you want)
-added support for devices on which universal-update-binary was not working (place update-binary from any working Rom in root directory of tool if universal-update-binary doesn't work for you)
-fixed group shown multiple times in aroma installer for multiple projects
-removed the inbuilt aroma themes (you don't care about aroma themes, do you?)
-improved OTA updates for tool
-added 'check for updates on start up' option in preferences so that you can know about the new features

Instructions​
Steps to Create a Flashable Zip​
Select your device if listed in Devices List, If not listed, place update-binary of your device in the directory of jar file.
Add a Project, give it a name.(A project can have multiple groups) A popup appears on start up, you can change the settings in File->Preferences.
Add a Group. (A group will contain specific type of files in it) For eg. you create a group (say xyz) with install location (system/app), then xyz group will include all the apk files that needs to be pushed to system/app
Add a Subgroup if required (When you need furthur grouping. It is required for bootanimations and fonts) For eg. 2 Boot Animations will have their own bootanimation.zip. You cannot add file with same name twice. Hence you need subgroup to further distinguish the file.
Add a Folder. (From android 5.x+, we have apk files placed in folder which contains optional lib files as well with it. To build the same directory structure, you need to add folders)
Add Files to Groups/Subgroups/Folders.
Click on Export Zip to choose the destination and Click OK to generate zip.
How to add objects​
To add a Project -> Right Click on AFZC Projects -> Give a unique name to project -> Click on Add.
To add a Group -> Right Click on the Project that you want your group to be added in -> Hover on Add group and proceed ahead with selecting location to which you want to push your files to -> Give a unique name -> Click on Add
To add a SubGroup -> Right Click on Group -> Click on Add SubGroup -> Give a unique name -> Click on Add. Note: You will get an option to add subgroup only for Boot Animation and Fonts group as only they require it.
To add a Folder -> Right Click on Group -> Click on Add Folder -> Give a unique name -> Click on Add. -> Right Click on Folder -> Click on Add Folder to further add folder -> Give an appropriate name -> Click on Add. Tip: You can also drag and drop folders from your drive to the group. All the sub folders (if any) and files will be added automatically.
To add a File -> Right Click on Group/Folder/SubGroup -> Click on Add Files -> Import the files. Tip: You can also drag and drop files from your drive to the Group/SubGroup/Folder. All the files will be imported.
To add a Theme -> Right on Themes Project -> Add Theme -> Give appropriate name -> Add required files to it
How to rename objects​ -> To rename a Project/Group/SubGroup/Folder/File, triple click on the object and change the name.
Finding it tedious to create again and again?​ Don't worry, once you create a zip, you can import the created zip to make further changes to existing zip file. To do so, use Import Zip button to add an already created zip OR drag the zip and add it to the tool.
Explore yourself to identify more hidden features.

One more

Hai will u please make a new folder for framework and bootlogo...
Sent from my Moto G 2015 using Taptalk

Best app thanks guys

how to install
thank you

abdullah alotaibi said:
how to install
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Just extract the rar file on your PC and double click the JAR file.

Subins Mani(Tintumonn) said:
Hai will u please make a new folder for framework and bootlogo...
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You mean System/framework?
Which is the folder where bootlogo is kept?
abdullah alotaibi said:
how to install
thank you
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Also, you need to have latest version of Java installed in your System so that the System is able to read the jar files.

Nikhil said:
You mean System/framework?
Which is the folder where bootlogo is kept?
Also, you need to have latest version of Java installed in your System.
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Yes system/framework..
And bootlogo is on outside the system or framework folder.. i think u understand.
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Sent from my Moto G 2015 using Taptalk

Great ! Could we had file in next release like gps.conf ? Thanks

Subins Mani(Tintumonn) said:
Yes system/framework..
And bootlogo is on outside the system or framework folder.. i think u understand.
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Okay sure. It'll be added in next release
Steelskinz said:
Great ! Could we had file in next release like gps.conf ? Thanks
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Yeah, i'll add Custom Group feature using which you'll be able to flash files like gps.conf.

Exactly what we needed ! Thank you very much ?

@Nikhil can you make an option to make flashable zips that have a generated addon.d script so that stuff survives between updates?

Younex said:
Exactly what we needed ! Thank you very much ?
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Let us know if you need help with anything! Instructions are already present in about menu though.
Link_of_Hyrule said:
@Nikhil can you make an option to make flashable zips that have a generated addon.d script so that stuff survives between updates?
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Yup that's a good idea. Thanks for the suggestion. It'll be added in next release.

Nikhil said:
Let us know if you need help with anything! Instructions are already present in about menu though.
Yup that's a good idea. Thanks for the suggestion. It'll be added in next release.
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Awesome now I can finally have one less Magisk module for a couple apps lol. Although, I wish there was a way to make an addon.d script for Magisk itself.

Link_of_Hyrule said:
Awesome now I can finally have one less Magisk module for a couple apps lol. Although, I wish there was a way to make an addon.d script for Magisk itself.
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Could you link me to the Magisk zip? I'll see what I can do.

Nikhil said:
Could you link me to the Magisk zip? I'll see what I can do.
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Thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Zip Download:
http://tiny.cc/latestmagisk

Doesn't seem like I can chose S6 under devices. ??

CODEG33K said:
Doesn't seem like I can chose S6 under devices. ??
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Yeah, update-binary of s6 was not shared previously so i couldn't add its support. However you can fetch update-binary from any working Rom and place it in the same directory as of Tool's directory. If update-binary is present, it will not ask you to select a device and prepare a zip considering your update-binary only.

[TEST] [Flash Zip] [HD 10] [ROOT] All-in-1: The ultimate hacks, tricks & mods zip

I have been on XDA for 2 and a half years or so. I have gained a vast amount of knowledge and skills and its all in part due to XDA and the individuals who spend their time helping others who have made this all possible. The list of those to thank is too long. So before you see what I have to offer below, I want to thank everyone around the forums here for your help, or criticism . Without you guys, I never would've learned what I know today.
Most of my hacks for the HD 10 are spread out around several threads. That makes it hard to keep everyone updated when I find or create new goodies. It also makes it hard for users to find these goodies. This thread aims to solve that problem. From now on, I will include, if possible, my tricks and hacks in this thread. This aims to make searching for and installing these modifications quick and simple.
I have created a flash zip that installs all my goodies and hacks I have come up with so far. I just need so others to test it and make sure the installation process works and everything that is installed works. So please report back your findings so I can remove test from the thread.
***IIf this zip doesn't work or if it fails the worst that can happen is you will have to flash back to fresh stock and start all over and re-root. So make note of your Fire OS version before installing this zip. I am not responsible for anything that doesn't work. If you install this zip, you are doing so at your own risk.***
This zip does NOT contain the Google Play Store. By installing this zip, I assume you already have it installed. ViPER4Android requires an extra step or two and SELinux switch. See below.
Requirements:
- HD 10 with Fire OS 5.6.1.0 or 5.6.2.0
- Rooted with Xposed installed and Flash Fire functioning properly. See here to get it up and running.
What this zip includes:
- *ALL* of my framework-res mods including WiFi and location service optimizations.
- My rewritten Settings.apk which also includes all of my mods.
- Stock Basic Dreams and Photo Table screensaver. This was one of my goals when I first signed up on XDA. I knew what needed to be done to get this to work, I just didn't know how. Finally after nearly 4 to 6 months of reading and testing, I was finally able to edit the framework-res.apk to bring you this and other features. I also had to track down a working Basic Dreams and Photo Table APK. That was half the battle. Go to settings -> display settings -> Daydream. You can choose colors, clock or set some custom photos in Photo Table. Tap three dots in upper right to decide when Daydream turns on. (Note: Photo table requires your images be placed in internal storage in the 'Pictures' folder).
- Google Calendar (assuming you have deleted Amazon's calendar).
- DeskClock latest update and APK for Google Clock (assuming you deleted Amazon's clock).
- Google Contacts Sync Adapter (Once installed, you can delete Amazon's contact sync adapter as seen here. Also for non-root users). This allows for a small amount of visual customization when you pull down the notification bar. When you customize your profile in Google Contacts (also included in this zip) with a photo, the icon in the notification panel will change to whatever you upload as your contacts photo.
- Google Contacts (requires sync adapter listed above).
- Google TTS. You can delete PicoTTS in /system/app once Google TTS is installed. It's very outdated. You can also delete both of the Ivona folders in /system/priv-app. Best to delete app data for all three before deleting.
- Latin IME (AOSP replacement for stock keyboard. Will only work when you delete Amazon's keyboard (com.amazon.redstone), any other keyboard you have installed, then perform a factory reset without installing a new one.
- Stock Android Marshmallow boot animation. The zip replaces the bootanimation binary file in /system/bin/bootanimation with one from from @ggow custom ROM for the Fire 7. Amazon had modified the stock bootanimation binary to force the gold 'fire' boot animation. Doing this made it impossible to customize the boot animation. So I replaced it under the assumption the Fire 7 ROM binary is from an AOSP build and is pretty much universal among most custom ROMs. And it worked!
- Gallery3d. Replaces Amazon Photos (You have to delete Amazon Photos on your own) with library injection so it is fully featured. You can edit all images with a full stock of editing options. (does not set lock screen wallpaper. To change lock screen wallpaper, see here. Requires root). I was able to find the APK and libraries in this thread. The flash zip there doesn't work for our devices so I modified the APK to be more tablet friendly, allowing for scrolling and viewing in landscape mode then added the relevant files to this zip. In the APK, I removed the options for a settings menu, because it doesn't function, but the library does a great job at making up for the loss of it.
- CM Browser. I was able to port over this APK along with CM File Manager, CM Wallpapers, Lock Clock and Trebuchet from an official CM Lollipop ROM for the Amazon HD 8.9.
- CM File Manager (Can replace your favorite root explorer).
- CM Wallpapers. Cyanogenmod actually had a few good wallpapers. I wish they had made their own live ones though.
- CM Lock Clock with weather. (Yahoo weather doesn't function. Use Open Weather and set update interval to 30mins).
- Trebuchet Launcher with basic launcher settings. (You have to delete fire launcher on your own for this to take effect. /system/priv-app/com.amazon.firelauncher)
- Google Calculator (assuming you deleted Amazon's)
- Stock Android Live Wallpapers and Live Wallpaper Picker (doesn't include Androids add on wallpapers. For all of Android's stock live wallpaper add ons and stock wallpaper images, see this thread.
What this zip DOES NOT include or do:
- Google Play store is NOT installed. It is best advised to do this manually. Even flashing Gapps doesn't stop you from needing to tweak Secure Settings a little bit.
- Does not delete or remove any files or folders. It does however overwrite some. The framework-res, FireTabletSettings and bootanimation files will all be overwritten.
- Not yet a custom ROM, but it's close.
-Build.prop edits are not included. My WiFi optimizations and ViPER4Android need a few tweaks. Please see the 'build.prop' section below for details.
Installation:
NOTE: If you only wish to install certain packages or tweaks such as ViPER4Android, see instructions below installation guide.
1. Simply place the DragonMods.zip into internal storage.
2. Open Flash Fire and tap the '+' and select Wipe.
3. Make sure ONLY Dalvik Cache and Cache Partition are selected and tap the check mark in the upper right of the pop-up.
4. Tap the '+' again and tap 'Flash Zip or OTA'
5. From internal storage, select my zip package DragonMods.zip.
6. Tap FLASH and wait for everything to happen. This will take upwards of 10 minutes or more, depending on many variables so be very patient.
Install only select packages:
1. Place DragonMods.zip on your PC desktop. For this I use 7zip for Windows. Right click on the zip file and select 7-zip and open as archive.
2. Double click on system folder then double click on the folder you you want to delete. Example: If you do not want to install my framework-res APK, delete the framework folder. If you don't want CM Browser, delete that folder.
3. Once you are happy with your custom installation, replace the zip on your tablet's internal storage and follow installation instructions above.
ViPER4Android:
I have not included this in my zip for a few reasons. The foremost one being it requires you to delete a couple key files so I would rather you make the choice yourself rather than me doing it for you. I confirm it is full operational and functional and doesn't force close once installed properly. If you aren't convinced, just activate the notification.
1. Download the V4A2.3.4.0 Lollipop.zip provided at the Google Drive link below or go to this thread and download it. Make sure Selinux switch is installed, set to permissive with notification enabled. Also make sure BusyBox is installed.
2. On your tablet, go to /vendor or /system/vendor and tap etc.
3. Back up both of the audio files, audio_effects.conf and audio_policy.conf then delete them from the folder
4. Go to storage -> downloads and tap on the V4A2.3.4.0 Lollipop.zip, system, etc, and extract the two .conf files.
5. Go to the folder they were extracted into and copy both of them to /system/etc, overwriting the ones that are located there. Set the permissions (rw-r--r--) and reboot.
6. Go to downloads again, tap the V4A2.3.4.0 Lollipop.zip and system, app and extract the APK.
7. Create a folder in /system/app titled 'ViPER4Android'. Rename the APK 'ViPER4Android.apk' and paste it into the folder.
8. Set folder permission rwxr-xr-x, APK permission rw-r--r-- and reboot.
9. Open App and follow instructions. Tap upper right for menu and set UI to expert.
build.prop edits:
1. ViPER4Android needs a few tweaks to the build prop. If these variables and values already exist in your build.prop, please change them to the ones below. You can use Build Prop Editor or a root file explorer to make the edit:
Code:
Ipa.decode=false
tunnel.decode=false
lpa.use-stagefright=false
2. The WiFi needs a tiny bit more tweaking here too. Locate the following line in /system/build.prop and add the value to it as seen below (there is currently no value set and the best ones are 1, 6 or 11. You can use any number as long as it's 11 or less.
Code:
ro.wifi.channels=11
3. Locate the following lines in your build.prop. Back them up to a text file then delete both lines (numbers might be different):
Code:
wifi rssi->bar thresholds
persist.wifi.rssi.thresholds=-84,-75,-66,-55
Downloads:
DragonMods.zip (the main zip you need) - Current as of November 16, 2018
DragonMods5-6-2-0.zip (for users on FireOS 5.6.2.0)
V4A2.3.4.0_Lollipop.zip
That's all for now. This includes pretty much every hack, trick and tweak I have been able to achieve on these tablets so far. I hope you enjoy all of these and watch out for more of my hacks. Thank you everyone for making all of this possible! Don't forget to hit the thank button
Change Log
- November 22, 2018: Updated links to reflect the following: Fixed issue with Trebuchet launcher missing from zip by readding it to the folder. I don't know How I missed that. Replaced google Clock with correct APK. I meant to put in the DeskClock available from the Play Store. If anyone would like a zip containing the CM/AOSP DeskClock that changes colors as the day and night change, let me know and I will upload the APK. The reason for this mess: I used the wrong zip template I have for this package. The one with the mess was intended for my personal device. My apologies.

Problems:
-If you delete Amazon photos, when you tap settings, display settings, wallpaper, it will kick you back to main settings. Solution: download Amazon photos from the play store as a user app then do this:
Code:
adb shell
su
pm disable com.amazon.photos
pm clear com.amazon.photos
.
Function returns.

not sure how to install this

darkfortedx said:
not sure how to install this
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Flash it in flash fire...says that in the OP
Be advised
I just downloaded it and realized I didn't put th right folder in for Trebuchet launcher so the folder is empty. So don't flash this zip until I can fix it when I get home later.

Update November 22, 2018 1:42PM:
- Fixed issue regarding launcher. See change log at the end of the OP.

after changing the permissions for /system/vendor/etc to rw-r-r and rebooting, get the boot screen then boot to quick flash on desktop then to black, can only get the power down window to show when holding power. I'm trying to change the permissions back in adb. . can you please send code to do this correctly? if this is the correct approach. i backed up the 2 files in es file explored back up folder.

I got it....
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
chmod 755 /system/vendor/etc
this worked... took me a while to figure it out. But it's all part of learning!
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I missed that it was for the two files not the folder lol....

nikothebarber said:
I got it....
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
chmod 755 /system/vendor/etc
this worked... took me a while to figure it out. But it's all part of learning!
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I missed that it was for the two files not the folder lol....
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I have an update of this I'll upload later. I just want to make sure everything works as advertised. Apologies if not. I made a stupid mistake earlier that I fixed but might have missed a small thing or two.
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When I tried to flash it if flashfire, it will juz stuck in the first black screen for over 15 mins.
I can juz simply quit the app and everything remains the same and work fine though.
What would possibly be the problem?
 @DragonFire1024

Tried to Install ViPER4Android with the steps and files you linked but was unsuccessful. When I bring up the Driver status and they all say no to Enabled. It already prompted me to install drivers which I did and re booted and still no go. I'm familiar with installing ViPER4Android and have it installed on my phone but not able to get it going in HD10. This tablet needs some way to higher the sound, sound on this tablet SUCKS. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Touchpad64gb said:
Tried to Install ViPER4Android with the steps and files you linked but was unsuccessful. When I bring up the Driver status and they all say no to Enabled. It already prompted me to install drivers which I did and re booted and still no go. I'm familiar with installing ViPER4Android and have it installed on my phone but not able to get it going in HD10. This tablet needs some way to higher the sound, sound on this tablet SUCKS. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Sorry I've been very sick the last several days and have spent most of it in bed. Until I can look and see what's wrong, I can suggest you try 'volume boost by goodev' on the play store. You may need to make it a system app though.
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jeffreyyip314 said:
When I tried to flash it if flashfire, it will juz stuck in the first black screen for over 15 mins.
I can juz simply quit the app and everything remains the same and work fine though.
What would possibly be the problem?
@DragonFire1024
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Flash fire will take approx. 10+ mins sometimes to go through the files then about the same time until the red flash fire bar appears at the top. With flash fire you just have to wait.
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DragonFire1024 said:
Sorry I've been very sick the last several days and have spent most of it in bed. Until I can look and see what's wrong, I can suggest you try 'volume boost by goodev' on the play store. You may need to make it a system app though.
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Thanks for your response, get some rest and I'll patiently wait to see what you come up with...Thanks again

Touchpad64gb said:
Thanks for your response, get some rest and I'll patiently wait to see what you come up with...Thanks again
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Try deleting the viper folder if you installed it via a file explorer. Reboot then install viper as a regular app. Don't open it. In a root file explorer go to /data/app and copy viper folder to /system/app then reboot.
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DragonFire1024 said:
Try deleting the viper folder if you installed it via a file explorer. Reboot then install viper as a regular app. Don't open it. In a root file explorer go to /data/app and copy viper folder to /system/app then reboot.
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I did that the first time. I had to enable Selinux Switch and enable Permissive which it seems like you have to enable each time you want to use Viper. The Driver Status now says NEON enabled, Enabled=Yes, Status=Normal, Audio Format= Supported but it still sounds like it makes no difference in boost in volume. The App you suggested Volume Booster works great. On my phone I can notice the difference on Volume quality and boost but not on the HD10 using Viper. What settings are you using? Maybe it's the settings.

Touchpad64gb said:
I did that the first time. I had to enable Selinux Switch and enable Permissive which it seems like you have to enable each time you want to use Viper. The Driver Status now says NEON enabled, Enabled=Yes, Status=Normal, Audio Format= Supported but it still sounds like it makes no difference in boost in volume. The App you suggested Volume Booster works great. On my phone I can notice the difference on Volume quality and boost but not on the HD10 using Viper. What settings are you using? Maybe it's the settings.
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Did you rename the audio.conf files in vendor?
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DragonFire1024 said:
Did you rename the audio.conf files in vendor?
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No, I didn't see any instructions to do so. Was I supposed to?

Touchpad64gb said:
No, I didn't see any instructions to do so. Was I supposed to?
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Yes. Rename them. But you should do it before installing viper.
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DragonFire1024 said:
Yes. Rename them. But you should do it before installing viper.
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The original files were named the same as the files copied over that's why you have to allow it to overwrite. Original files and copied files were both named audio_effects.conf & audio_policy.conf. I also edited the build prop entries you mentioned. Can you share your build prop file so I can compare your entries to mine? What were the names you change audio_effects.conf & audio_policy.conf to?

Touchpad64gb said:
The original files were named the same as the files copied over that's why you have to allow it to overwrite. Original files and copied files were both named audio_effects.conf & audio_policy.conf. I also edited the build prop entries you mentioned. Can you share your build prop file so I can compare your entries to mine? What were the names you change audio_effects.conf & audio_policy.conf to?
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Just put a _ at the end of .conf. I didn't add the removal of the vendor files in the zip and I think I stated that in the OP.
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