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I'd like to know what operations to complete to create an update.zip that users can flash for themes I'd love to design. I'd also love to know how to make an update.zip that ONLY changes the lockscreen to clear. Any information or threads yall can point me to? Thanks in advance for your help.
the only way to copy files into an apk without replacing anything else within it would be through metamorph or flipz's kitchen.
At least as far as I know, I'm working on going the kitchen route. Flipz and I can setup theme updates,
when users get their kitchen update the themes will download into their directory.
Hey Wing Nuts! Sorry... I'll never make that joke again...
I'm new to cooking, so I need help. This is my first ROM. I have done minimal testing and have made no changes as of yet. I'm hoping a couple of you can help me figure out what to add, change, or remove from this ROM and work out any of the other bugs so I can get better at making them.
The goal of this build was to make something aesthetically pleasing, not too stripped, and still lightweight enough to make the most of the limited space on the P4350.
This build is for the Wing only (Herald keyboard is not supported) and was designed for use with an RUU. I have no idea if it will actually work via SD re-flash, but if you decide to try, let me know.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Message me to get a DL link.
On a side note, does anybody know how to add CABs into SJK so I can cook them into ROMs?
Maybe I can post the link like this...
Code:
Go to mediafire and use the following extensions, but replace the commas with slashes:
,file,widwm4iji4y,T L ver 1 - BETA.nbh
If you want, follow my guide in my sig to learn how to utilize .cab files in your building experience.
I'll also give the ROM a run and test it out for you.
Please also do me a favor and let me download your kitchen .erv file so I can help you better..
Navigate to C:\kitchens\SuperJustKitchen\Working_Folder\TOOLS\RomSaved and you'll see the saves that you saved.. If you didn't save, try to mimic your ROM again in the kitchen and save for me and then upload it here in a .zip file.
I think I understand. I'm cooking a new version right now, so I'll get those files to you as soon as it's done. I'm using the most recent version of SJK, just fyi (the one based in osKitchen1.0). I know where the .fe file is, but I don't have a Working_Folder in my SJK files...
I tried using your guide, but the pictures you have posted don't match what I see, so it confuses me...
My kitchen files are based off of Bebe's kitchens. I have links on my guide on the first post of that thread.
What build are you using?
Version 7. And in my guide I have all the Sys & Xip files that are also up to date too.
lol @ "wingnut." Made me chuckle.
So, update...
Recent computer issues have lost me some cooking time...
Also, when trying to cook the new ROM, SJK seems to have lost a file that is integral to the creation of a new rom, so I have to go back and find it in the original .7z files.
I also installed Ivan's JustStable5 Micro onto the test wing, and now it won't accept a reflash either through SD or RUU. So I have to work on that issue as well. I'll let you know when we're back up and running.
Otherwise, any existing feedback on the ROM will be helpful before the new version is finished. Thanks everyone!
New Release
Ok, so all off the issues I was having have been solved. I've switched to bebe's kitchen (thanks Trib!) with Ivan's files and have a new version uploaded. Link below.
Changes:
Some icons changed to fit theme. More to come!
Custom splash animation added.
(Trib, how do I change the ugly orange Windows image, as well as get rid of the greenscreen startup?)Rid ROM of several useless files and added a few new ones.
ROM size dropped 20MB (From 77MB to 57MB)
After Flash:
Storage Memory:
Total: 45.92
In Use: 7.64
Free: 38.28Program Memory:
Total: 49.83
In Use: 40.42
Free: 9.41
Code:
http rghost net,1487003
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My kitchen files are based off of Bebe's kitchens. I have links on my guide on the first post of that thread.
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Thanks Trib. I actually like Bebe's version better...
You're welcome. I feel bebes is easier to work with..
I'll get the save file uploaded soon. There's an issue that I noticed with the "incoming caller" icon not showing. I modified it so that the sihlouette(sp?) is outside the original square size, but not outside the original image size? Is that a picture demension issue?
Archive your complete working_folder for me and upload. I'd like to see all files so I can help..
Unfortunately, the work computer isn't working again. I've never gotten so many BSODs in my life without any real explaination as to the problem. It seems to do it whenever it feels like it.
Anyways, I digress, I'll get you the working folder as a 7z asap. Post any thoughts you have on the ROM in the meantime.
Hey, I can't get the file to upload to rghost. I zipped it with "ultra" compression. Should I have done something different?
Use mediafire or 4shared or megaupload then.. I have an account with all of them.
Is it normal that the WorkingFolder.7z file is over 300MB?
Yeah, that's nothing.. My kitchen is over 3 gigs - thats 3072 MB's , lol.
So, I'm trying to work with rghost, filefactory, and megaupload all at the same time, but none seem to be actually accomplishing the upload. wtf.
This is a toolbox i put together for windows users that want to get involved with theming porting etc..
With that said lets see some innovation with theming and porting. now theres no reason to not learn how to do these things. trial and error.
This update now includes a deodexer folder that will allow people to deodex apks. I have also included more boot.img perl scripts to unpack specifically what you want. and there is now one to repack the boot.img's. Be careful as there can be errors while reading the kernel during extract.
I hope this can further development for the hero. goodluck!
Download-AvaboxV2.zip
Sounds awesome. I'll take a look at it tomorrow after class. Thanks!
Always willing to try something new. I have no reason for fresh kitchen, but i got it. lol
Downloading now
I had the first version. It would of been handy awhile back, I forgot i had it.
Sounds Good! Goin 2 Check It Out..
Avalaunchmods said:
This is a toolbox i put together for windows users that want to get involved with theming porting etc..
With that said lets see some innovation with theming and porting. now theres no reason to not learn how to do these things. trial and error.
This update now includes a deodexer folder that will allow people to deodex apks. I have also included more boot.img perl scripts to unpack specifically what you want. and there is now one to repack the boot.img's. Be careful as there can be errors while reading the kernel during extract.
I hope this can further development for the hero. goodluck!
Download-AvaboxV2.zip
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Appreciate the help, thanks Avalaunch.
man this thread was hidden.
glad to help people.
Finally found this... Ok I have been trying to deodex on my own with NO success, I tried AvaboxV2, and everything looks good, says it's ok, but when I look inside the newly created apk it is missing the classes.dex which I believe is needed and required to work right...
What I am exactly trying to do is De-Odex HtcLockScreen.apk from ZenEXP-0.9.6.2 so I could then possibly fix the stupid Menu Menu Unlock issue. Any help would be most appreciated, I have also tried xUltimate with no success either.
Thanks man!!!!! This is awesome!!!! I'll be up and theming in no time!!!!
After many many tweaking and cooking ROMs for WinMo I want to do same with Android. The reason I cooked for WinMo was speed, but since it is not an issue with mine Desire(but it can be better I want to customize ROM a little bit, so remove some stuff and later maybe add few apps. If this want be a problem I will try to tweak too.
However in WinMo I have always have served kitchen, I just tweaked removed and add few things and job done but here there are no kitchens..yet(I hope somebody will sooner or later post it
So is there anybody who can help to set up kitchen so that I can cook few roms for me and this community?
So if I understanded correctly I need following to start cooking
android sdk
java jdk
signing tool
stock ROM
I have downloaded them all, extracted SDK in D:\HTC Desire\Android SDK, installed Java JDK in C:\Program Files (x86)\Java and I don't know what to do next?
Extract ROM, where(?), extract system.img which is in rom.zip if yes how and where?
Thanks for your help
Benko, you can extract the ROM anywhere you want. But, you don't want images. You should look at Pauls rootedupdate.zip as a starting point. Unzip that.
eViL D: said:
Benko, you can extract the ROM anywhere you want. But, you don't want images. You should look at Pauls rootedupdate.zip as a starting point. Unzip that.
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Ok extracted that rootedupdate.zip and found a lot of apks and obexes so after I delete those files that I dont want how to put that all back together to file that is flashable?
You'll have to resign the zip after removing stuff, otherwise it will give verification errors when trying to flash.
You need to remove the current certificates from the file, there are three files in the META-INF folder - delete those, but keep the update script (the COM folder inside), it's needed for flashing.
I use this little thingy for signatures: http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Generating_Keys
Hope this helps!
PS-beware of any dependencies between the various apk's and any framework modding that might be needed, otherwise you'll get more fc's than you can carry; I know I did
PS2- if you want a served kitchen, you'll find one over at Modaco, for a CyanogenMod port (a link is posted in a thread here) - see if that suits you're needs.
PS3- check out the Chef Central sticky here, too - it should be easier to get quicker/more accurate info from the seasoned cooks there
benko286 said:
Ok extracted that rootedupdate.zip and found a lot of apks and obexes so after I delete those files that I dont want how to put that all back together to file that is flashable?
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Rezip the folders: meta, system & boot.img.
Then resign them. You can then transfer it to sd and try to flash. If it doesn't boot, then you have to troubleshoot.
May I know that how to change layout of the home screen?
e.g. HTC sense has news/mail widget where first installed and booted.
Where can I change these settings?
Also , I want to know if I made my own rom, and updated to my desire.
If it doesn't boot or anything, can I updated the rootedupdate.zip from Paul to get the desire back working?
Thanks
eViL D: said:
Rezip the folders: meta, system & boot.img.
Then resign them. You can then transfer it to sd and try to flash. If it doesn't boot, then you have to troubleshoot.
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kevin612 said:
May I know that how to change layout of the home screen?
e.g. HTC sense has news/mail widget where first installed and booted.
Where can I change these settings?
Also , I want to know if I made my own rom, and updated to my desire.
If it doesn't boot or anything, can I updated the rootedupdate.zip from Paul to get the desire back working?
Thanks
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Ok zipped those folders(META-INF, system, boot.img) in rootedupdate.zip, used autosign.bat to manually sign that .zip and now it should be flashable?
@Kevin-yes if it is not bootable you can flash Pauls rom again
benko286 said:
Ok zipped those folders(META-INF, system, boot.img) in rootedupdate.zip, used autosign.bat to manually sign that .zip and now it should be flashable?
@Kevin-yes if it is not bootable you can flash Pauls rom again
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Hopefully. After a few hundred times you'll get the hang of it. ;P
If it boot loops, it won't boot. Try again. Always remember what you're adding and subtracting. Maybe start out with only a couple things.
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Hopefully. After a few hundred times you'll get the hang of it. ;P
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OK Since I returned my device to my store because of warranty can you try that ROM, I will upload it for you ?
benko286 said:
OK Since I returned my device to my store because of warranty can you try that ROM, I will upload it for you ?
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Sure, why did you return it?
Uploading it now
Some very very bad battery leaking...80% in one night and sync was off!
Thank you so much eViL D: and everybody else for help
Ok I also want to create my own rom but I don't know how to sign it..
Any help would be most appreciated.
ROM Link here
http://www.mediafire.com/?zt4ymz42jzj
I hope it works
So for now I even don't need Android SDK?
I downloaded the rom kitchen from Chef Central...Does the rom need to be sign after I built them out in Linux?
Also there are some folders I not understand yet....
Inside system folder - customize, etc, framework, usr and xbin I dont understand yet.
Cause looking at eVil D:'s rom and paul's rom is very different in those. And even paul's rom doesnt have customize folder.
Would like to understand all and see if I can make a rom out.
Thanks
Anybody tried my ROM ?
benko286 said:
Anybody tried my ROM ?
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Got corrupted DL. Will have to try again.
kevin612 said:
I downloaded the rom kitchen from Chef Central...Does the rom need to be sign after I built them out in Linux?
Also there are some folders I not understand yet....
Inside system folder - customize, etc, framework, usr and xbin I dont understand yet.
Cause looking at eVil D:'s rom and paul's rom is very different in those. And even paul's rom doesnt have customize folder.
Would like to understand all and see if I can make a rom out.
Thanks
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the kitchen signs the rom automatically. run the menu from terminal ( using linux) and u will see all the what the kitchen is doing.
do not try to compare custom roms ... they are different. some have extrafiles & folders depending on their customisations.
best thing is to compare with an original rom for the desire. and u see what has been added to get X and Y. involves a lot of trials and errors.
eViL D: said:
Got corrupted DL. Will have to try again.
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I will try downloading too, if it wont work I will reupload it
I know that this can sound wierd but can anybody of you upload his kitchen?
Thank you all for help!
EDIT: File is corrupted, uploading again!
Reuploaded and tested, RAR file is ok
http://www.mediafire.com/?w5wommomzmk
Please somebody try ROM
Thanks
benko286 said:
Reuploaded and tested, RAR file is ok
http://www.mediafire.com/?w5wommomzmk
Please somebody try ROM
Thanks
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Anybody tried ROM ?
P.S anybody has link to CyanogenMod port, anybody uses that kitchen?
Hello guys.
I am wondering if there's any option/programme/app that can detect changes in apk files.
For example:
A dev releases a mod for something, let's say swaps a .png files to a custom .png and shares the mod in a thread.
And i want the same mod but in a different .png.
Now i can ofcourse ask the dev to do it, which is easy but i wont learn anything.
So i decide to try to make it for myself, but having no past experience with android i don't know how to do it.
And here's where the app/programme comes in (if there is one, ofc). A software that can detect any kinds of changes after decompiling apk files. Now many of you know that apk files have several folders inside, and inside those folder are various files.
So this software (if it exists) could be able to detect changes in the modded apk compared to my unmodded apk, and tell me where exactly the change(s) have been made.
In this way i don't need to bother a dev, and i maybe start to learn how to mod special areas of my phones UI.
Thanks for any reply!
Good day!