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[UPD beta3] Microwave oven: TRANSLATE YOUR ROM - (for wizard only)

Hi ppl,
I've collected all the tools I use to translate roms from our chefs (God bless them). I don't want to steal anyone's work so the most of the credit should go to the creator of the tools I've packed, so all but Muiver, 2bytecut, Go.bat that were made by me.
It should be easy for everyone to make a translation following these steps (it's easier to do than to read ...):
1) Download and install windows PROFESSIONAL image in your language (source language) from here
2) Download your preferred foreign language (destination language) ROM (i.e. TNT or OCATIVOI or whatever ... )
3) copy the images over microwave dir, go to the command prompt and run GO "your language image file" "foreign language nbf file":
4) Let it run ... When Muiver opens up, set the right languages, pick your preferred options and hit GO.
MuiVer automatically looks for the right directories in the MS dump and copies it over the image that needs to be translated, modifying some files and making things you don't have to care about. At this stage you only have to choose, based on your (future) experience, what you want to copy and what not. The options are : Mui directories (OS), Other Mui files (OEMapplications), Other non MUI files (other language related files like staticdict); The more you copy, the most will be translated, more problem you may experience (missing texts, or applications that goes blank screen).
I suggest to always copy the MUI directories and experiment with other options.
5) You're nearly done only have to edit initflashfiles.dat according to your language. This file contains the localized name of some system directories and especially the start menu and start menu items names.
When wincmp opens up you will see two child windows: the left one is the file you have to edit, The right pane c0ntains the initflashfiles localized for your language. Edit the left one, according to what you can see in the right one and then "save source" from File menu. Take big care to the name of the "startup" dir (i.e. in italian it must be changed in "Esecuzione automatica") otherwise your rom won't start the customization (no screen alignment, no initial settings .. etc etc..). I suggest not to change the name of the links in the appbutton section however.
6) When nb2nbf opens up, set everything like always (look at the picture) and hit "translate" button
Flash your new translated rom (tools included)
It's a beta, just test .. I am quite happy with it. I'll update the script to run with other devices.
DOWNLOAD links beta3:
Rapidshare Download link
Mediafire Download link
Fixed beta3:
- Added a new tool to speed up initflashfiles.dat editing
Fixed beta2:
- Before flashing move or delete manually the file nk-old.nbf or the Updater could reflash that one in place of the translated one

it is good post, even in microwave oven cooked!

I think it doesn't work with ROMs that is >= 5.2.1620 because the shellresapps.dll.xxx.mui is incompatible with older versions?

Would someone be kind enough to translate TauRho3i to English.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332663
Anyone want to try?
-McMex

starkwong said:
I think it doesn't work with ROMs that is >= 5.2.1620 because the shellresapps.dll.xxx.mui is incompatible with older versions?
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If it's true, then remove the directory from dump.src dir before hitting "go" on muiver ... I'll check for it and handle the case in next version.
Would someone be kind enough to translate TauRho3i to English.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332663
Anyone want to try?
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Come on man ... you'have the tools now, why don't you try by yourself :|

can someone up load this tool to another host ? Ex: mediafire.com plz!
I'm having probs in downloading files from rapidshare

i'll try
mcmexican said:
Would someone be kind enough to translate TauRho3i to English.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332663
Anyone want to try?
-McMex
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i'll try
...but i'm waiting for my touchscreen

New tests shows that a very little number of .mui files (out of .mui dirs) are compatible with our WM6 releases ... for safe translations, do not copy them at all (MuiVer->File->options->Other Mui Files -> ignore all)
Hint: Take a look to the initFlashfiles.dat in the dump.src dir before editing the new one.
medkid said:
can someone up load this tool to another host ? Ex: mediafire.com plz!
I'm having probs in downloading files from rapidshare
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Done
@Taurho: Take a look at the ROMUpdateUtility.exe

TauRho said:
i'll try
...but i'm waiting for my touchscreen
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If I would have known I have a bricked 8125 sitting on my desk. But thank you.
-McMex

Working on TauRho3 WWE
mcmexican said:
If I would have known I have a bricked 8125 sitting on my desk. But thank you.
-McMex
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one colleague of mine... and my first beta-tester has lent me his WIZ (only for weekend, of course)!
so....I take back the development!!!
and TauRho4 WWE is arriving
...hummmm sunday morning! (italy time)

Great job! I am so expecting tools like this, thanks.
One quick question - Does it translate all content of the ROM, incl. OS and OEM applications? Or only OS, not for other applications in the ROM? Thanks?

it doesnt work with me i have downloaded all image file's from microsoft and when i instald it i get a pocket pc dir a tools dir a Images License txt file and a Images Readme file so i placed it all including the nbf file in the microwave dir and pressed go and a msdos screen flashes for about i mili second and then it does nothing did i do somthing wrong??
or can someone please explain me better
thanx
Danny

Can you explain a little more point number 5 and 6 plz?
I'm transalating from wwe to spanish thx.
It's my first attemp to do something with kitchens, etc...

Nice release pal.
Maybe I'm doing something wrong but is not working for me... That's what i did:
Downloaded from MS my localized image and installed it (I don't have the emulator installed, just the image).
Already downloaded my english ROM (in my case, TNT 5.0)
Did the GO stuff in this way "GO <localized-Image> <TNT5-ROM>
Then flashed the resultant ROM and it is still in English...
... What I did wrong?
Could you please post a detailed explanation (if it is possible with printscreens) about this process?
Sorry but I'm a little dumb using this one...
Regards and keep on doing this great job!

@com_reg
Does it translate all content of the ROM, incl. OS and OEM applications?
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It basically translate the OS and some HTC applications, but due to the high number of versions around, it is safe to only transalte the OS part. I've experienced problems with some HTC applications not displaying properly after translations. So you better make some tests excluding or not some files / dir from Muiver. I'll try to release a more flexible Muiver soon
@danny de w
Open a DOS prompt and type "GO <name of the MS image>.bin nk.nbf"
@cesarr4
Did you move your old nk.nbf in a different place ? The script renames it in nk-old.nbf but this is sometimes not enough: the update utility will still pick the old one in place of the new one. The easiest solution is to move the nk-old.nbf away from the microwave dir.
@JouSePo and ALL
I am at work right now and can't take pictures, I will do a better explanation with images when I'll be at home later. By now I can try to explaint it better by words:
During the process some applications will pop-up asking you to do something:
- the first one is the MuiVer, that automatically looks for the right directories in the MS dump and copies it over the image that needs to be translated, modifying some files and making thinghs you don't have to care about. At this stage you only have to choose, based on your (future) experience, what you want to copy and what not. The more you copy, the most will be translated, but you may experience more problem (missing texts, or applications that goes blank screen).
- The second application is a notepad instance, opened on your initFlashfiles.dat. This file contains the localized name of some system directories and especially the start menu. I suggest you to take a look to the initflashfiles present in the microwave\dump.src dir that is the localized version for your language and change the one in the notepad accordingly. The only part that REALLY NEED to be changed is the name of the "startup" dir (i.e. in italian it must be changed in "Esecuzione automatica") otherwise your rom won't start the customization (no screen alignment, no initial settings .. etc etc..)
- At this point the script will have built the nk.nb file that must be translated in a nk.nbf file in order to be flashed. This is done with the last program that opens up : nb2nbf. You will find a set of row in the middle of the screen, check the first checkbox in the first line and in the box on the right pick the nk.nb file from the microwave dir. On the same line choose OS in the combobox on the right and then just click on the text box on the left. A number will appear, it is all ok. Now click on translate and you're done.

Nice printscreens smogdragon!
Thanks!
I have a question:
Which .BIN file should I use? The installed file from Microsoft extracted the following .BIN files:
PPC_ESN.BIN
PPC_ESN_GSM_QVGA_VR.BIN
PPC_ESN_GSM_SQUARE_VR.BIN
PPC_ESN_GSM_VGA_SQUARE_VR.BIN
PPC_ESN_GSM_VGA_VR.BIN
PPC_ESN_GSM_VR.BIN
All of them with same size... Which one should I use for my QTEK A9100 (Wizard)???
Thanks in advance!

In addition to my previous post, I'm getting the following error message when click on "GO" button at MUIVER program (see attachment).
What is going on? It doesn't happens when using Beta2 release.

@cesarr4
PPC_ESN_GSM_QVGA_VR.BIN is the best match with wizard's hardware.
As for the error, I've never seen that But I can see on the command prompt that you had a previous error "acces is denied". I would try to start clean, deleting dump and dump.src directories. Ah, be sure to have administration rights. Let me know

thanks for your prompt responses and your help.
I flashed the resultant rom to my Wizard and it is working fine but some issues arised with built-in apps. By example, the phone app doesn't start and built in software keyboard doesn't show up...
I was wondering if it is possible to extract the OS part from the MS image and pack it into a nk.nbf file and flash it (I mean, do not transkate a existing rom but using the OS inside the .bin file and flash it to the device)...
it is possible? what can be the side-effects doing that?

hello smogdragon
i tried using cmd and it work t for a little bit when i deed everything you said it say that it cant find this file cant find that file it cant find muiver nothing get recognized by cmd
but its all in the same dir and the image file too

SMS Reply Space Enlarging

If your SMS Reply area is too small and/or covered by the keyboard, you can adjust the space where you type in your reply by doing the following:
1. Connect your phone via Active sync to your PC.
2. In activeSync window, click on Tools/ExplorePocketPC/MyWindowsBasedDevice/Windows and,
3. locate a file with the name "thread_sms.htm", copy then paste in a folder on your PC.
4. Right Hand click on the "thread_sms.htm" the one you copied on your PC and Click Open with Notepad.
5. Locate the line that reads "<Inbox:content id="COMPOSESUBJECT" width="98%" height=## spell" ( ## maybe 30 or 40 or whatever).
6. Change the height=## spell" to 90.
7. Click on save and exit.
8. copy the file you just modded to your Windows directory on your device via ActiveSync. It will replace the existing file and now you increased the SMS typing area by at least 75%.
open the attached htm with note pad and you will see what I mean.
Here is the content of the HTM file:
<html XMLNS:Inbox>
<head>
<object id="HTMLFormFactory" CLASSID="clsid:29d48cf7-ed6a-4a9d-a17a-ae9115c07a90" />
<?IMPORT NAMESPACE="Inbox" IMPLEMENTATION="#HTMLFormFactory" />
<link rel="stylesheet" href="file://\windows\thread_style.css" type="text/css" />
</head>
<body>
<Inbox:ThreadIFrame>
<Inbox:content id="THREADIFRAME" links />
</Inbox:ThreadIFrame>
<div id="threadbottom">
<hr class="divider" size="1" />
<Inbox:ComposeBodyCount>
<Inbox:content ID="COMPOSEBODYCOUNT" format="%1!d!/%2!d!%4 (%3!d! messages)" title />
</Inbox:ComposeBodyCount>
<Inbox:ComposeSubject class="sms">
<Inbox:content id="COMPOSESUBJECT" width="98%" height=90 spell focus count links noclearonbackpresshold limit=0 autocap inserttab scroll />
</Inbox:ComposeSubject>
</div>
</body>
</html>
Here is the HTM file:

After using your file i can no longer tap on messages in my inbox, i have replaced backup file soft-reset, deleted all messages and used PIM to restore and still the same, no worries bruv, just a hard-reset needed

stylez said:
After using your file i can no longer tap on messages in my inbox, i have replaced backup file soft-reset, deleted all messages and used PIM to restore and still the same, no worries bruv, just a hard-reset needed
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sorry to hear about your issue Stylez... Have you tried to do it the manual way? Just locate the htm file by the name of thread_sms.htm in your device windows directory, copy it onto your pc then open it with note pad. After that just change the hight value where it is at hight=30 now as shown here: COMPOSESUBJECT" width="98%" height=90. Click on save then copy the saved file to the device windows directory to replace the existing htm and you are set.
Again, sorry for the mishap with the provided copy.

asfoor said:
sorry to hear about your issue Stylez... Have you tried to do it the manual way? Just locate the htm file by the name of thread_sms.htm in your device windows directory, copy it onto your pc then open it with note pad. After that just change the hight value where it is at hight=30 now as shown here: COMPOSESUBJECT" width="98%" height=90. Click on save then copy the saved file to the device windows directory to replace the existing htm and you are set.
Again, sorry for the mishap with the provided copy.
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No worries bruv didn't try manual but had saved my file before i used yours, it was time for me to try some new ROMs and you just got me back in the game was getting complacent

stylez said:
No worries bruv didn't try manual but had saved my file before i used yours, it was time for me to try some new ROMs and you just got me back in the game was getting complacent
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Don't we all get that way sometimes ?

asfoor said:
Don't we all get that way sometimes ?
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yes we do, now is time for you to release custom rom brother

msd24200 said:
yes we do, now is time for you to release custom rom brother
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Working on one .... now you have let the cat out of the bag...

asfoor said:
Working on one .... now you have let the cat out of the bag...
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wha? custom rom from asfoor? worrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd...should be great, yeah? love to try it bruv...

asfoor said:
Working on one .... now you have let the cat out of the bag...
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i got dibs on it, i'll test that thang!!!

stylez said:
After using your file i can no longer tap on messages in my inbox, i have replaced backup file soft-reset, deleted all messages and used PIM to restore and still the same, no worries bruv, just a hard-reset needed
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You don't need a hard reset. Just delete the file and restart, Windows will automatically create a new default one

thedrizzle said:
wha? custom rom from asfoor? worrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd...should be great, yeah? love to try it bruv...
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It is gonna take a while as I started the project months ago, then put it off, and now I am re-thinking it and testing various options and setting my kitchen.

Thank you
Asfoor,
Another good tips. Thanks!
I use Xplore (from LonelyCatGames.com) and copy the file from Windows, do edit (it has nice text editor) and replace original. I kill Tmail.exe from process first, and replace the file. It works great (but I think I'll change that to 60 .. too big for me )
Now on your new ROM, can I request some enhancement from Athine Jan 22?
Upon booting, the SIM lock input always got superseded by the M2D. When I used L26's TF3D V4, it stays on SIM lock until I keyed in the PIN and then it continues. I think as a phone, this is a more usual behaviour.
For Athine, I do a workaround by invoking green phone button, put the PIN, and press red button to exit, but it's not as smooth as expected.
Also, do you have idea why autopick on network (ISP) not working? It goes to the first on the list, failed (because I'm on another ISP SIM), but doesn't change or pick the next (which is the correct ISP). I have to manually select.
I tried searching around the forum, it seems that it never works .. ??

anagarika said:
Asfoor,
Another good tips. Thanks!
I use Xplore (from LonelyCatGames.com) and copy the file from Windows, do edit (it has nice text editor) and replace original. I kill Tmail.exe from process first, and replace the file. It works great (but I think I'll change that to 60 .. too big for me )
Now on your new ROM, can I request some enhancement from Athine Jan 22?
Upon booting, the SIM lock input always got superseded by the M2D. When I used L26's TF3D V4, it stays on SIM lock until I keyed in the PIN and then it continues. I think as a phone, this is a more usual behaviour.
For Athine, I do a workaround by invoking green phone button, put the PIN, and press red button to exit, but it's not as smooth as expected.
Also, do you have idea why autopick on network (ISP) not working? It goes to the first on the list, failed (because I'm on another ISP SIM), but doesn't change or pick the next (which is the correct ISP). I have to manually select.
I tried searching around the forum, it seems that it never works .. ??
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Will look into it....I will keep you posted as I have the GoogleGPRS Communicator ( Not the Nokia Symbian Communicator) to test and give results to. I get paid for that

asfoor,
I found that if the Phone's lock (simple PIN from Setting, not S2U2 pswd) is activated, it'll stay longer on SIM lock PIN screen after reboot. Not sure if the info is useful

Thank you!
Edited and saved it on the device itself using TC... this tweak is just one of those things that make life a little bit easier... thanks

[Tool][Drag&Drop apk installer][All devices][Windows+Linux+Mac][Java]

I added a DONATE button... my HTC Magic device was stolen.. i need a new one for testing...
Once i have enough for it i will remove the donate button :0)
Now with Mac support :0)
The idea is basic... start the application and drag & drop all your .apk files and they will get installed on your device.
It will accept multiple files, multiple folders or a combination... the app. will automatically pick up any file with the extension .apk or .APK... so just simply drag&drop.
Or you can just double click on any .apk file and the app. will install it for you without the graphical part starting up.
You can follow the progress on the app. and/or find a log.txt inside the folder "Logs". Just make sure to extract the application to a folder where you have write permission or there will be no log files!!!!
A log will be made regardless of the graphical part starting up or not.
Do not forget to give it time to install or the log will be incomplete.
If you want the "-r" flag set then check the comboBox named doReInstall.
The flag "-r" will basically install the app even if it is already installed, but will not disturb the app's settings.
See the adb doc for more info.
DO NOT TOUCH THE "Tools" AND "Logs" FOLDERS....
NOR SHOULD YOU MOVE/TOUCH THE ".bat" OR ".sh" FILES (unless you KNOW what you are doing).
Windows:
Double click on the "AppInstaller.jar" file or on the "WindowsRunMe.bat" to start the graphical app.
If you want the .apk double-click feature do the following:
1)Right-click on any .apk file and choose "properties".
2)Under "Opens with" row choose "change".
3)Navigate to where the "WindowsRunMe.bat" is located and select it.
4)Choose "ok" then "Apply".
5)Enjoy :0)
Remember that the log files will still be under the "Logs" folder.
You want the reInstall-feature when you use the double clicks? Then right-click on the .bat file and choose "edit".
Change "DOREINSTALL=false" to "DOREINSTALL=true". Save!
That's it :0)
Linux(Ubuntu running gnome desktop/nautilus) :
DO NOT START THE APP WITH DOUBLE CLICK...IT WILL NOT LOAD CORRECTLY.
ALWAYS USE "LinuxRunMe.sh" SCRIPT.
REMEMBER TO GIVE THE SCRIPT EXECUTE PERMISSION :0)
If you want the .apk double-click feature do the following:
1)Right-click on any .apk file and choose "properties".
2)Under the "Open with" tab choose "add".
3)Choose "use custom command" and navigate to where the "LinuxRunMe.sh" file is located and select it.
4)Make sure that the .sh file is highlighted under the "Open with" tab.
5)Enjoy :0)
Remember that the log files will still be under the "Logs" folder.
You want the reInstall-feature when you use the double clicks? Then double-click on the .sh file and choose "Display".
Change "DOREINSTALL=false" to "DOREINSTALL=true". Save!
That's it :0)
MAC:
I have no idea, but i bet that the linux way should work :0)
Can somebody confirm?
Hope that you will like the work.
Don't forget to say thanks :0)
Also check my signature for more tools

Mac users!
I have no mac... so i can not test the app...
Please feel free to confirm it's working :0)
The app is in java, so it should run on all platforms :0)
ALL FEEDBACK ARE WELCOMED...
If you get/find any bugs, post the log file here or send it to me in a PM.
Then i can debug it :0)
I tested it on both linux and windows(xp + 7). It was working fine.
The adb binary are inside the Tools folder... So there is no need to set the system-path thingy..
Just to make it easier for people :0)
Again.. DO NOT TOUCH THEM NOR THE SCRIPTS.

There are much better Solutions for Windows like DroidExplorer and AndroidCommander. Dont know if they are aviable for Linux/Max.
Anyway thanks for your work =)

wow, thank you mumi.. I am truly and deeply touched..
thank you, for all your devotion and hard work. and for putting up with me and my requests.

xtcislove said:
There are much better Solutions for Windows like DroidExplorer and AndroidCommander. Dont know if they are aviable for Linux/Max.
Anyway thanks for your work =)
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Did not know about them..
But this is a single purpose solution... INSTALL OF APK(s).
The other tools are way to cluttered and advanced...
This is simple and fast....
I like it :0)
But thx for the info... i can surly use them for more advance stuff :0)

eyegor said:
wow, thank you mumi.. I am truly and deeply touched..
thank you, for all your devotion and hard work. and for putting up with me and my requests.
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eyegor > 650 posts
mumilover < 20 posts...
Who are doing the real work here :0)
Always show respect for people working and helping others for free :0)
Your requests are always welcomed!

Wicked stuff. Good job!

I can now integrate mac-support in next version because i found a test person...
The question is, is there anybody interested in mac-support?

nice work mumilover
will try later

yaaah.... 100 downloads :0)
Glad that people make use of it :0)

nice one mumilover! i had an error with the adb binary that came with your archive. replaced it with the current adb binary for OS X and the apk installed properly. great job!

Yes sorry... totally forgot that mac used a different adb then linux...
You can pm me your email if you want to me my mac tester :0)

excellent and thank you !

All you need is this batch file: (should work with all windows pc even 64-bit)
http://www.mediafire.com/?kce3i3249sbdtf1
it can also work with ADB over wifi with addition of:
Code:
adb connect [B]ip[/B]:[B]port[/B]
at the beginning the file.
sorry but I didn't feel like making a whole new thread just for 6 lines of post.

Well thanks for your effort...
The app does much than you batch file does.
It takes multiple files + multiple folders and the mix.
It will automatically pick up any apk file and install it.
Just read the first page again :0)

mumilover said:
Well thanks for your effort...
The app does much than you batch file does.
It takes multiple files + multiple folders and the mix.
It will automatically pick up any apk file and install it.
Just read the first page again :0)
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Yeah I know what your app does but I didn't feel like making a whole new thread just for double-clicking APKs, I know your app does it in your own way.
Perhaps you could also incorporate it in your app so that people can also install by double-click in addition to batch installation with your app

Well... read the first page again..
I already have double click option.... even with the -r option!
Read carefully please :0)

mumilover said:
Well... read the first page again..
I already have double click option.... even with the -r option!
Read carefully please :0)
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now i see it!
sorry

wow, that was refreshing. Anything new developing with this Tool? Before unleash the beast?

Well it did not make sense to work with it any more...
I found out that you can install apk using htc sync...
Plus i only have > 120 downloads... not worth spending more time on it...
But still no one reported any bugs :0)

AndroidSuite2012 - Team Scripthen

AndroidSuite 2012
Coded & Tested by:
Tom Dolan (Scriptr)
Joel Duncan (Slethen)
AndroidSuite 2012 what it does
Decodes and encodes Dex files
Decodes and encodes APK files(Previously bugged in APKManager)
Gives a console output
Whats to be added?
Experimental features (currently in testing)
Thread piority
Config editor
Help file
System requirements:
Windows (XP/Vista/7)
1024x768 monitor resolution
512MB free system memory
Java (JRE/JDK 6 prefered)
Android Suite 2012 by Team Scripthen
APKs:
Place the APKs in the directory \apk\
refresh the list,
select from the first list box which one you want to decode then hit
"decode selected" you can then edit the source in "decoded-apks".
to re-encode, refresh the list again, the select from the second list which directory
you'd like to encode hit "encode selected" once the progress bar has stopped you can
then safetly remove the APK from "encoded-apks" directory.
Dex:
place your .dex file in the directory "\repo\Dex" go to the main window and then hit
"Decode Dex", then you can click "Open OUT Directory" to view the source code.
Once finished with the source code you can then hit "Encode Dex" to reencode it to
"classes.dex" which will appear in programs root.
Experimental:
Version 99 they do not work.
However, when they do work, this shall be updated but you are to be careful and
take note it is not our fault if anything goes wrong, as these are critical these
will be throughly tested to ensure the correct configuration is used.
Experimental features added:
Apply update.zip;
Applies an update.zip to the device,
please note:
To apply the update, the archive needs to be in %PROGRAMROOT%\repo\
Reboot;
Send reboot signal to the phone
Boot to fast mode;
Reboot the phone to fast mode
boot.img;
This has NOT been fully tested!!!
To apply the new boot image put it in %PROGRAMROOT%\repo\
​It would be extremely helpful if you were to post bugs/errors on this topic so we can find them easier.
http://node2.scriptr.co.uk/Dev/AndroidSuite/
thanks,
Scriptr|Slethen=Scripthen

first of all, thank you for this, it looks great! However, I am unable to encode anything. I get a sound effect as soon as i click encode decoded directory and the progress bar moves at an incredibly slow pace. is it doing what it's supposed to do? I let it sit for 15 minutes and nothing ever happened.

How big is the apk? And whats your cpu speed?

the app size is 5mb and my cpu is an i5 clocked at 2.3ghz. the odd thing to me is that it doesn't seem to try to encode the apk at all. when the decode finishes, a chime goes off. that same chime sounds within half a second of my trying to encode the same app. The decode works perfectly though!

pokedroid said:
the app size is 5mb and my cpu is an i5 clocked at 2.3ghz. the odd thing to me is that it doesn't seem to try to encode the apk at all. when the decode finishes, a chime goes off. that same chime sounds within half a second of my trying to encode the same app. The decode works perfectly though!
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Does the Console output give you any errors? or could you paste what the error is instead of clogging the chat.
What it sounds is that you dont have java recognised as a program. I will fix that when I log on Windows again.
please use pastie (google I cant use links yet) with the error so we can look into it.
-Tom.

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the app size is 5mb and my cpu is an i5 clocked at 2.3ghz. the odd thing to me is that it doesn't seem to try to encode the apk at all. when the decode finishes, a chime goes off. that same chime sounds within half a second of my trying to encode the same app. The decode works perfectly though!
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Updated, your problem might be fixed.

Might be an idea to state in the title or under system requirements whether this is for Linux or Winblows.

Hey, I just downloaded android suite, but seems that the zip is damaged.
The folders from the zip created, but no files and I get errors from winrar like this:
Unknown method in bin\apktool.jar
No files to extract.
I' ll try to download it again, but can you please check it?
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Redownload it 5 times, same errors. Archive is damaged, shows that is 36,3MB, but need less than a second to complete download(which is wrong for sure).

unzip it with Winzip, winrar cant extract it.

dancer_69 said:
Hey, I just downloaded android suite, but seems that the zip is damaged.
The folders from the zip created, but no files and I get errors from winrar like this:
Unknown method in bin\apktool.jar
No files to extract.
I' ll try to download it again, but can you please check it?
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Redownload it 5 times, same errors. Archive is damaged, shows that is 36,3MB, but need less than a second to complete download(which is wrong for sure).
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I'll get right on it.
Must of been the compression method, also try with 7-zip.

Right, re-uploaded with 0 compression, the archive shouldnt cause trouble now.

I'm actually unable to even get the download to start. I get an error when I click the link from google saying they can't find the requested link. I've tried 5 times.

Somehow the link had been replaced by "*****"
Here's the direct URL:
http://node2.scriptr.co.uk/Dev/AndroidSuite/AndroidSuite-b112.zip
I will add a downloader soon so hopefully it will be more efficient.
I will integrate that in next release,
sorry for all the trouble so far.

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Somehow the link had been replaced by "*****"
Here's the direct URL:
http://node2.scriptr.co.uk/Dev/AndroidSuite/AndroidSuite-b112.zip
I will add a downloader soon so hopefully it will be more efficient.
I will integrate that in next release,
sorry for all the trouble so far.
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What exactly is in the archive that requires us to download 113mb? To decompile and recompile and apk all you need is:
Java - Already on my system
aapt.exe - Already on my system
apktool.jar - Already on my system
Command Prompt - Well duh, part of windows.
Could you provide screenshots of the application?

cornelha said:
What exactly is in the archive that requires us to download 113mb? To decompile and recompile and apk all you need is:
Java - Already on my system
aapt.exe - Already on my system
apktool.jar - Already on my system
Command Prompt - Well duh, part of windows.
Could you provide screenshots of the application?
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It's got the Java binaries in the directory.
as some people dont have the "java.exe" patj, it fails to load it.
I will add some screenshots later, and I shall update it later, I just need to do more testing on Java findings...

personally I'm good to go. A simple scan with an anti-virus is all I need to ensure it's legit. I have a backup so I'll take the OP's word for it. Also, no need to apologize for "problems" IMO, I have no idea how to decompile/recompile or sign an apk so even if there are bugs, you're still doing me (and a lot of others) a favor. Thanks for all of the work you've put in so far!

Screenshot of AndroidSuite2012

so, every time I try to close the .exe, a web browser opens that takes me to ad.fly.... not sure what that's about. I don't know what the link was for, so I closed it and didn't click anything. Also, the utility still doesn't seem to be able to recode the apk. the error message I received is in a .txt file attached to the link below. I didn't want to post this whole thing inline.
http://www.box.com/s/yoaxly1na5mjqhjralca

sorry, double post

I see the problem..
I will start to work on the fix later today...
Also I will test better java detection reducing the archive about 70 or so megabytes...
Sorry for the bulk archive it was just a temporary solution...
Thank you again for posting error log.
-Scribblezzz.

Alternative BOOT LOGOS for your 5X

Tired of looking at that honor 5X standard boot logo? Well here are 8 different ones I've made for you to chose from. This has been a bit of a challenge due to the different and occasionally strange 5X OS. I must thank @deadman96385 for pointing me in the right direction to where the 5X has it's boot logo stored.
Before using you must be aware that it is possible to soft brick your device, however I have changed my own boot logo 8 times using each one of the posted examples successfully.
At this point I must emphasise that I am not responsible for any ills that may befall your device, including soft and hard bricking through to Aliens landing, mating with your dog and then trashing all your devices.
It is not possible to upload .mbn files to XDA, therefore I have renamed the file extensions to .img, AS SOON AS YOU DOWNLOAD THE FILE rename the extension to .mbn
UPDATED 2/23/2016
I've had a request to give a guide for creating the oemlogo.mbn files to complement what I posted in respect of installing new boot logos. To keep it in logical order I have done a rewrite of the first guide and put in the new points at the appropriate places. If you are not bothered about making your own .mbn files but instead are just happy to use ones that I or anyone else post then you can just pick up at the appropriate point in the install part of the guide.
To create .mbn files for the honor 5X you will need the following..... (1) A graphics manipulation program - the one I use is the free "Paint.net" which can be downloaded from their web site at http://www.getpaint.net/index.html..... (2) You will also need a program which can remove the 54 byte header from .BMP files. Those of you proficient in code/scripting can probably do this with a good hex editor but I needed to find a program to do it for me. I use "bmp-header-remover.exe" from here http://karpolan.com/software/bmp-header-remover/ .... to be honest there is a lot of dispute and controversy on the Web about this type of program so I won't tell you to use it but for what I wanted it did the job.
When you get to the installation stage you will need on your 5X a File Manager and a Terminal Emulator.
OK let's get started ....
1) Firstly you have to find an image you want to use, this can be any of these .JPG, .PNG, or .BMP, personally I prefer to work with .JPG's. Bear in mind that the 5X default image size is 1080 x 1920 so if you start with a small image let's say 300 x 300, by the time it has been blown up to the full 5X size you are going to lose some definition and you will likely get an unwelcome degree of distortion.
2) Open the "Paint.net" program and click on the heading "Layers" then on the drop down menu click on "Import from File" then in the window that opens, navigate to where your image is and click on it to open it in "Paint.net". Don't be disturbed by the size or appearance.
3) Click on the heading "Image" then on the drop down menu click on "Resize". In the "Resize" window that opens enter the size of 1080 in the width box and 1920 in the height box. Then click "Ok". Your image will now be resized to the 5X parameters.
4) At this point you can use the "Paint.net" tools to adjust colors or add text and if you experiment you should be able to stretch or contract the image to how you want it. I make no apology for the fact that I am not giving a guide to the use of "Paint.net" here (their help page should answer any questions you have).
5) Now comes the juggling bit. In "Paint.net" click on the heading "Image", a drop down menu opens so click on the choice "Flip Vertical". Your image now takes what I think of as an "upside down and inside out" aspect, you'll see that it's upside down and in effect is a mirror image.
6) Now you need to save the file. Click on the heading "File" and from the drop down menu click on "SaveAs". Now it is important to save the image as a .BMP file irrespective of whether you started with a .JPG or .PNG or .BMP original. In the "SaveAs" box "Paint.net" tends to default as its own file format(.PDN) so change this by selecting .BMP. At this time you can leave the filename as it is or change it, it doesn't matter. Make certain that it is being saved to the folder location you want then click "Save". The next screen you get is the "SaveConfiguration" window, on the left hand side of this window you must click on "24-bit", leave everything else alone and click on "OK". Exit out of "Paint.net".
7) Now you need to run the program "bmp-header-remover.exe". A small window opens up and you will see two empty slots (to be honest you only have to read the screen and you will see what you have to do). In the top slot enter the path to your newly created .BMP file - In the bottom slot enter the path and name that you chose for your modified file. ***VERY IMPORTANT - YOU MUST GIVE THE FILE NAME AN .MBN EXTENSION*** So just to emphasize in the top slot you will have a .BMP file and in the bottom slot you will have an .MBN file. Click on the button "Remove BMP Header" and you have successfully created your .MBN file.
Now we move on to the "INSTALLATION" phase
8) Transfer the .MBN file to your device putting it in whichever folder of your SD Card you prefer. Use your File Manager to copy or Move the .MBN file to the Internal folder...../cust/hw/usa/logo..... If you want to keep the standard boot logo (as a safety precaution), rename it now or it will be overwritten. Rename your new .MBN file to oemlogo.mbn and change the permissions to match the original.
9) Come out of File Manager and open your Terminal Emulator. At the $ prompt change into superuser mode by typing su and pressing Return/Enter. You will then get the # prompt.Type load_oemlogo press Return/Enter and several lines of text will display, when this stops exit out of Terminal Emulator.
10) REBOOT and enjoy your new boot logo.
I have posted .jpg's so that you can see what you are getting.

Thought I would knock up another one. Very simple this one. All above instructions apply. Works on mine. JPG shows what it's like.

metpolds said:
Thought I would knock up another one. Very simple this one. All above instructions apply. Works on mine. JPG shows what it's like.
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Can you write a guide on how to make these properly?

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Can you write a guide on how to make these properly?
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Hey @deadman96385 thanks for your post. I have been making boot logos and boot animations for my varied Android devices since 2012 and believe me when I say I have never come up with such a complicated way of dealing with them as that which is used by Huawei in it's EMUI operating/themed system, I think you might agree with me. Looking at my above instructions (just to INSTALL the darned thing) I am amazed that so many downloads have been made without a squawk about the complicated proceedure compared with a "normal" device using a flashable zip in recovery. That by the way is my ultimate aim (flashable zips) but so far very little success with my Edify scripting.
However even if I was successfull that would not tackle the problem of constructing the ".mbn" file which I'm sure is the point you are making by posting your query. @Deadman it is one of the weirdest and complicated set of steps I have ever had to take in order to create a file which I could "flash/load/push". On initially thinking about posting my method I am a little reluctant because I don't want to lead a possible "noob" into soft/hard bricking his/her device because of me. However I appreciate your interest and if you think it would assist the thread's community then I will do so. A word of warning, it will take me a bit of time to try and write in logical understandable steps the way to go.

metpolds said:
Hey @deadman96385 thanks for your post.
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@deadman96385 ... please see my edit to post#1 this effectively changes the playing field for the moment.
TO ALL READERS ..... This post can be ignored now later events have overtaken it.

@deadman96385 ... Don't know if this has anything to do with anything ... In twrp recovery in the "Mount" section I have a partition named "cust" with an empty check box beside it. It is not possible to chose "cust" , the check box will not accept a click. If I use any "Install type" function i.e. install a zip or install an image or wipe Dalvic & Cache, although the function is "Successful" , I also get written several lines in Red (Error) text i.e. "Failed to mount '/cust' (Invalid argument)"
It may seem a remote possibility but is there any chance that the mount "cust" has anything to with my missing folders?
THIS POST CAN NOW BE IGNORED ..... My system was screwed up by the B140 update.

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@deadman96385 ... Don't know if this has anything to do with anything ... In twrp recovery in the "Mount" section I have a partition named "cust" with an empty check box beside it. It is not possible to chose "cust" , the check box will not accept a click. If I use any "Install type" function i.e. install a zip or install an image or wipe Dalvic & Cache, although the function is "Successful" , I also get written several lines in Red (Error) text i.e. "Failed to mount '/cust' (Invalid argument)"
It may seem a remote possibility but is there any chance that the mount "cust" has anything to with my missing folders?
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I have installed the B140 update and all the directories are still their and I can still see the oemlogo.mbn from ES file explorer

clsA said:
I have installed the B140 update and all the directories are still their and I can still see the oemlogo.mbn from ES file explorer
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@clsA ... much appreciate your post, it just about confirms my suspicions that all the problems I'm having result from my installation of B140. Had tentatively decided that today I would restore one of my twrp backups taking me back to B130 then let it settle down before maybe trying B140 again. Just in the rare possibility that anyone else is having the same issues as me, when I found the folders missing I re-created them but on reboot they were deleted again.

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Can you write a guide on how to make these properly?
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@deadman96385 ... Will give it a go this week. Can't give an estimated day to finish it. Having problems with my own system.

@deadman96385 ... All problems resolved. Will work on the guide @clsA ... Thankyou for all your assistance..

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@deadman96385 ... All problems resolved. Will work on the guide @clsA ... Thankyou for all your assistance..
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@deadman96385 ... Post #1 amended. Guide now explains how to create .mbn files as well as installing them.

Skull splash screen
I made one, if anyone is interested I may post some more when I make them. Remember to rename .img file to .mbn and to follow the install guide posted here. I also suggest to make a nandroid beforehand. My thanks for it to @metpolds for the tutorial, and I apologize if I messed up the upload this is my first contribution to xda. If you like or use the file please hit thanks I need em right now.

wickedesires said:
I need em right now.
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@wickedesires ... Do like your skull, I'll try it out for a while. Glad my original post was of some assistance. As for "Thanks" don't stop breathing awaiting them. If you add them up you will find that my original 8 logos have been downloaded 954 times and you can see that 5 different people gave a "Thanks" throughout the thread. It would seem that the new phone has attracted a new breed of poster.

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@wickedesires ... Do like your skull, I'll try it out for a while. Glad my original post was of some assistance. As for "Thanks" don't stop breathing awaiting them. If you add them up you will find that my original 8 logos have been downloaded 954 times and you can see that 5 different people gave a "Thanks" throughout the thread. It would seem that the new phone has attracted a new breed of poster.
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I'm glad you like it, I've use xda for so long I'm glad to finally contribute to the community a little bit. About the thanks, yeah I've noticed that in a few other places in the 5x forums as well. It'll be nice to have the prerequisites out of the way. Again thanks for your tutorials, as soon as I find a video or something I like enough to put the work into I'm going to make a bootani also. I've been fooling around with the 2 that came stock and you're right Huawei made all of this much more complicated than it needed to be or has ever been on any other device I've owned.

Rgb skull splash screen
I made a red version of the skull splash screen to go with the new boot animation, for some reason when installed they render a different color than what I made on the PC so when trying to nail down red I got green and blue also that I will post. Since they render a different color I can't provide accurate thumbnails but they are the color in the file name. Remember to rename to oemlogo.mbn, put in the correct folder, change permissions, and load with terminal emulator as per the tutorial. I may take a break from making any more until I see about making them into flashable zips.

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for some reason when installed they render a different color ............. I see about making them into flashable zips.
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@wickedesires ... Congrats on the logos. Regarding the color change - I vaguely remember that in the early days of making logos for the moto G, I and others ran into a similar problem. This turned out to be a problem in the script used, the particular graphics program used by the script changed the colors. However if you are using the program "Paint.net" for your graphics manipulation then that probably isn't the problem.
As far as flashable zips go, since February when I posted my first logos for the 5X I have been working, fairly regularly, on trying to create flashables. I keep on running into errors which is particularly aggravating because I don't run into problems with creating them for the moto G or the moto X Pure. I think it's as we have both agreed - the problem lies in the difference between the 5X EMUI coding compared to genuine Android.

@metpolds I'm actually using gimp,but I'll give paint.net a look. If you break any ground on flashable zips let me know, I'll do the same.

View attachment oemlogo.bmpmy oemlogo

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View attachment 3715579my oemlogo
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@linux33it ... Thanks for adding your logo to the thread.

I see that you have this well in hand but I thought you might find this interesting anyway -
https://github.com/fedotawa/flash_oemlogo_u9500?files=1
Looks like it would be easy to modify if this helps.
Could start by commenting out the final load step, changing the resolution, feeding it a PNG, and see if it produces the same oemlogo.mbn as the same PNG run through your procedure.
I mention this because some of us don't normally run Windows.
Edit - now that I think about it, I may be able to get the original bootsplash as a PNG and then compare with the original Huawei mbn. I think I'll do that and get back to you unless you beat me to it.