[GUIDE] Get Facebook Sync (with phone numbers) working on CM10+ - KitKat Tested! - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

EDIT 07-06-23: Xposed module (made by @agentdr8) that does the same thing can be found here.
EDIT 07-06-21: Guide is obsolete and does not work. The ROM I was using (Carbon) had native FB syncing enabled already. Xposed module is in the works.
EDIT 07-06-14: Tested working with KitKat! There's a great app on the Play Store called Sync.me that claims to be able to sync phone numbers, though I'm not sure if that's really true so see if works for you. Sync.me DOES NOT sync contact phone numbers... You will still need to do this mod to do that.
So apparently Facebook and Google had a cat fight and the result was that AOSP users ended up losing the ability to sync our contacts with the Facebook native app.
Now, there are apps on the Play Store which will allow you to sync things such as events, timeline, HQ photos, etc., but NONE of them allow you to sync phone numbers.
This guide will teach you how to modify a certain /system/app/ file (ContactsProvider.apk OR GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk depending on Android version) to allow Facebook syncing.
Required Programs: 7-Zip/WinRAR, ADB recommended
Step 1: Modifying the apk:
a. Make a folder called "res" and inside it make another one called "value"
b. Inside the "values" folder, make a .txt file and edit it to include this:
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<resources>
<string-array name="unrestricted_packages">
<item>com.facebook.katana</item>
</string-array>
</resources>
c. Save the file and rename it to "arrays.xml"
d. Copy ContactsProvider.apk/GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk to your PC and make a backup
e. Open it with 7-Zip/WinRAR, drag and drop the "res" folder into the apk, click "OK/YES" to any prompts
f. Transfer the apk back to your phone and overwrite the existing one in /system/app/
Step 2: Database Editing (you may or may not need to do this, do it anyways ):
a. (Optional) Clear your Contacts Storage app data as well as your Facebook app data.
b. (Optional) Reboot your phone.
c. Type this into adb shell or in Terminal Emulator (make sure to be in root [type "su"]):
Code:
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db 'ALTER TABLE raw_contacts ADD COLUMN is_restricted VARCHAR';
If you get an error code saying duplicate/it already exists, then you're done.
Should anything go wrong, restore your original ContactsProvider.apk/GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk, clear your Contacts Storage app data, and reboot.
Your Facebook contacts should start syncing. If it still doesn't sync reboot your phone twice and that should do it.
CREDITS:
raziel23x (for ApkMultiTools) - old guide
Niranjan Thilak (original guide on restoring FB sync)
@kessaras (for WinRAR/7-Zip method)
Hope this helps!

Worked for me. Thanks.

Re: [GUIDE] Get Facebook Sync (with phone numbers) working on CM10+
Dou you have the same for calendar to sync Facebook birthdays
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aashukmehta said:
Dou you have the same for calendar to sync Facebook birthdays
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All this does is fix the permissions to allow the Facebook app to do what it was already programmed to do. There's no way to make it do more beyond what it's original capability was.
Also, as a general note, this thread has an APK that can be downloaded so you can skip doing the decompiling or sqlite modifications. Note that it'll only work on AOSP and CM10/10.1 roms. For any other roms, do it yourself.
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pogi1100:
Is there a link into more info to what google and facebook were fighting over and why facebook can't/won't fix it?

phazei said:
All this does is fix the permissions to allow the Facebook app to do what it was already programmed to do. There's no way to make it do more beyond what it's original capability was.
Also, as a general note, this thread has an APK that can be downloaded so you can skip doing the decompiling or sqlite modifications. Note that it'll only work on AOSP and CM10/10.1 roms. For any other roms, do it yourself.
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pogi1100:
Is there a link into more info to what google and facebook were fighting over and why facebook can't/won't fix it?
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Well, I guess I kind of exaggerated when I said EVERYONE knew about it...
I saw it on the internet somewhere... I don't know where it is now haha

i want to reopen this thread and add this info for everyone. there is an easier way, the way i did it. for those who dont have knowledge of decompiling and compiling apks this way is the best.
use root explorer , copy ur contacts provider apk to computer, open it the way it is using a zip rar manager , make the file: value/arrays.xml on the pc and add them as they are inside res... like that u dont need to decompile and recompile the apk. copy the apk back to system/app of the phone.
next step , uninstall facebook, sync ur contacts with all the other accounts you want and when sync is finished, copy the database file ( /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db ) to ur computer , open it with some sqlite manager and modify the table: raw_contacts. add a line : is_restricted , dont choose what value it will have , leave it blank. save the database and copy it back to its location in the phone. install facebook and sync. :good: tested on cm10.2.

kessaras said:
i want to reopen this thread and add this info for everyone. there is an easier way, the way i did it. for those who dont have knowledge of decompiling and compiling apks this way is the best.
use root explorer , copy ur contacts provider apk to computer, open it the way it is using a zip rar manager , make the file: value/arrays.xml on the pc and add them as they are inside res... like that u dont need to decompile and recompile the apk. copy the apk back to system/app of the phone.
next step , uninstall facebook, sync ur contacts with all the other accounts you want and when sync is finished, copy the database file ( /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db ) to ur computer , open it with some sqlite manager and modify the table: raw_contacts. add a line : is_restricted , dont choose what value it will have , leave it blank. save the database and copy it back to its location in the phone. install facebook and sync. :good: tested on cm10.2.
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Just download UberSync, sync anything you want from facebook easily

AssToast said:
Just download UberSync, sync anything you want from facebook easily
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nope it doesnt work. there is no sync app in any market that could work for greek language. greek right their name either in latin , either in greek , either in "greeklish" ( greek using english alphabet ). those apps out there cant sync properly if they dont have contact phone access.

hi friends
anybody knows any working method for micromax canvas hd a116 ?
i'm searching for a long time. i don't find any method.
i tried this on too.
it shows some error on apkmulti tool in step 2 "d" stage.
i don't see any "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder instead there is "place-apk-here-to-batch-optimize".
please share any working methord if you have.

freedomtigers said:
hi friends
anybody knows any working method for micromax canvas hd a116 ?
i'm searching for a long time. i don't find any method.
i tried this on too.
it shows some error on apkmulti tool in step 2 "d" stage.
i don't see any "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder instead there is "place-apk-here-to-batch-optimize".
please share any working methord if you have.
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Hey, it's been a while since I last did this and this guide may be obsolete. I will check to see if this still works on KitKat (4.4.3) and will update the guide as soon as I can. I'm not entirely sure, but the Sync.me app in the Play Store advertises that it syncs Facebook phone numbers as well. I'm not sure if that's actually true since AFAIK there is no way for an app to do that unless the ContactsProvider is modded (I may be wrong). Check to see if it works for you.
EDIT: Updated OP with completely revised guide (thanks @kessaras). You should have less problems with this method as you don't need to decompile/recompile the apk at all.

i got 'ContactsProvider.apk, GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk' in my root folder
do i need to insert res folder to both apk ?

freedomtigers said:
i got 'ContactsProvider.apk, GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk' in my root folder
do i need to insert res folder to both apk ?
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Hm, that's weird. Yea, no harm in doing so anyways and it only takes an extra step .

Does this still work if GoogleContactsSyncAdapter is odexed? I have a GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.odex file in /system/app as well...
I tried it, and it didn't seem to work, then I attempted to deodex the file and do it again. I must not know what I'm doing (likely) because it didn't work.
I followed the steps as closely as possible; the only thing I noticed was the presence of that odex file. When I rebooted, I used sqlite editor on my phone to make sure the column had been added to the table. It had.
Nothing happened. My google contacts slowly started coming back, but Facebook never did.
Here's what the Facebook account section looks like:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I'm on stock Nexus 5 4.4.3

mew1033 said:
Does this still work if GoogleContactsSyncAdapter is odexed? I have a GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.odex file in /system/app as well...
I tried it, and it didn't seem to work, then I attempted to deodex the file and do it again. I must not know what I'm doing (likely) because it didn't work.
I followed the steps as closely as possible; the only thing I noticed was the presence of that odex file. When I rebooted, I used sqlite editor on my phone to make sure the column had been added to the table. It had.
Nothing happened. My google contacts slowly started coming back, but Facebook never did.
Here's what the Facebook account section looks like:
I'm on stock Nexus 5 4.4.3
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Hey, I haven't tested this on odexed ROMs yet. My guess is you gotta be deodexed for this mod to work because it does involve modifying an apk .
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pogi1100 said:
Hey, I haven't tested this on odexed ROMs yet. My guess is you gotta be deodexed for this mod to work because it does involve modifying an apk .
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Alright, I've updated my rom to a deodexed version of stock. I've been trying to get this mod working pretty much all day and I can't seem to make it work. I did however find some information. First, on KitKat, GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk AND ContactsProvider.apk both exist. GoogleContactsSyncAdapter is in /system/app, and ContactsProvider is in /system/priv-app. Okay, cool.
Now, the second weird thing. I've modified these apks about a hundred times, following the guide to the letter. But I don't think I'm doing things right. There is just no change. I can verify the database gets updated, that's never the problem. The FB contact sync option just doesn't show up. It think that something's not working right with the apk modding... All the other xml files in the apks are full of binary data, not just plain ASCII.
Also, I downloaded this file and looked at it in 7zip. It doesn't even have the value folder, much less the arrays.xml file.
Do you need to decompile/recompile here?
Thanks!

mew1033 said:
Alright, I've updated my rom to a deodexed version of stock. I've been trying to get this mod working pretty much all day and I can't seem to make it work. I did however find some information. First, on KitKat, GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk AND ContactsProvider.apk both exist. GoogleContactsSyncAdapter is in /system/app, and ContactsProvider is in /system/priv-app. Okay, cool.
Now, the second weird thing. I've modified these apks about a hundred times, following the guide to the letter. But I don't think I'm doing things right. There is just no change. I can verify the database gets updated, that's never the problem. The FB contact sync option just doesn't show up. It think that something's not working right with the apk modding... All the other xml files in the apks are full of binary data, not just plain ASCII.
Also, I downloaded this file and looked at it in 7zip. It doesn't even have the value folder, much less the arrays.xml file.
Do you need to decompile/recompile here?
Thanks!
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Hey, try modifying only GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk in /system/app and leaving ContactsProvider.apk alone. I got it to work on my device that way. IIRC, as soon as I replaced GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk with the modified version and opened Facebook, I was greeted with the sync screen.

pogi1100 said:
Hey, try modifying only GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk in /system/app and leaving ContactsProvider.apk alone. I got it to work on my device that way. IIRC, as soon as I replaced GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk with the modified version and opened Facebook, I was greeted with the sync screen.
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Alright, I just gave that a try again just in case. No good, nothing changed.
Do you have any other ideas? I feel like I'm following your directions correctly, but I can't seem to get it. Could you maybe possibly send me your GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk file?
Thanks for taking the time to help me out.

mew1033 said:
Alright, I just gave that a try again just in case. No good, nothing changed.
Do you have any other ideas? I feel like I'm following your directions correctly, but I can't seem to get it. Could you maybe possibly send me your GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk file?
Thanks for taking the time to help me out.
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Here ya go. Reboot after you replace it just in case

pogi1100 said:
Here ya go. Reboot after you replace it just in case
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Thanks for the file, unfortunately it didn't work. The same thing happened again, Facebook didn't change at all.

mew1033 said:
Thanks for the file, unfortunately it didn't work. The same thing happened again, Facebook didn't change at all.
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Huh, that's weird. If you don't get the sync screen from Facebook, you can manually check the sync settings in the app itself.
Facebook App -> App Settings -> Sync Contacts -> Sync all

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[Mod] Calendar.apk

I changed the application Calendar mainly for myself. Those brown wooden colors...
I would first have to thank you user agentdr8 for his deodex, again.
How to:
First, backup your existing TouchWizCalendar.apk and TouchWizCalendar.odex to somewhere else then remove them and replace with the attached TouchWizCalendar.apk, reboot.
Screens:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I was wating on this! Thanks BuzzFuzz and agentdr8!
I can confirm it works with ROTO-JMEv3.
I use Root explorer to move the files and reboot.
I made i fail, i delete the .odex file for the calculator when i should delete the file from calendar. Somebody got it and can send me a mail with it? Pm me
And again Thanks buzzfuzz and agentdr8. Calendar and contact look so nice
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Thanks for the Mod, it works great with Roto-JME v4.
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Cool calendar app thx
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I like it
THX BuzzFuzz!!!
VZW Tab - Calendar
Hey guys, I backed up my calendar.apk , and odex, and then deleted them and installed the new touchwiz calendar.apk It didnt work(which is ok) I then deleted touchwiz calendar.apk , and odex , and replaced it with the original calendar.apk and odex, and rebooted my system. My calendar is still showing up with no wood border, and whenever i try to access "calendars(in order to choose which calendars I want to display) it force closes. Can anyone help me out, maybe send me all the original apk's and odex files for calendar?
[email protected]
I don't know if Buzz mentioned on his first post, but the file posted most likely will only work on GSM tabs. The CDMA tabs (Sprint/Verizon) seem to have different framework files so both the modified Calendar and Contacts apks posted won't work. I asked one individual to send me the framework files from his Sprint tab but haven't heard back. If you'd like to volunteer your framework files and your calendar.apk and .odex, I can probably deodex them for you and put BF's modified pngs into it.
Does your Verizon tab have different calendar apps installed? The GSM-based ones have just TouchWizCalendar.apk/odex, but you mention a Calendar.apk/odex?
Hi,
Just wanting to say, mod is awesome - clean and simple
Just curious though - have you simply removed/replaced the images in the apks or have there been other tweaks..?
Having noticed that the Dialer pane in Contacts, Launcher, Mail and Camera don't scale as screen density increases. Would altering these apps so that they scale be do-able?
Thanks
Craig
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ck3ml said:
Hi,
Just wanting to say, mod is awesome - clean and simple
Just curious though - have you simply removed/replaced the images in the apks or have there been other tweaks..?
Having noticed that the Dialer pane in Contacts, Launcher, Mail and Camera don't scale as screen density increases. Would altering these apps so that they scale be do-able?
Thanks
Craig
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
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Only changed background with new template - Replaced
BuzzFuzz said:
Only changed background with new template - Replaced
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Could you explain me how to do that?
Is it possible to use any of my own picture to make as template and replace it like you did?
and..
Is it same way to do it in all region of device and firmware ?
Thanks
desperate said:
Could you explain me how to do that?
Is it possible to use any of my own picture to make as template and replace it like you did?
and..
Is it same way to do it in all region of device and firmware ?
Thanks
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Region doesn't matter.
How: e.g. contacts.apk
open contacts.apk with winrar, and u will see inside some folders.
All image files are always in res folder. U can unzip res folder to desktop and inside res folders are subfolders like drawable, drawable-hdpi...
there u have all images from apk. Im sure u know how to see image size and image formats (jpg, png..)
Than check what do u want to change, take one of your pics, resize it to same size, rename in same name as original and replace with existing one. Easy...
After editing just put new image back into folder in rar.
Navigate to eg. drawable-hdpi in winrar and put inside new image. Winrar will be auto replace file with new one.
Sure, first create backup of your original apk...in case you do something wrong.
hum.. I wasn't that careful, and just moved the original apk elsewhere and replaced with your apk.
Of course it didn't work, calendar didn't show in the applications drawer.
I replaced with the original but it force closes every 2mn, and still do not show in the app drawer.
Any tip?
I would like to avoid having to reflash my tab just for that...
BuzzFuzz said:
Region doesn't matter.
How: e.g. contacts.apk
open contacts.apk with winrar, and u will see inside some folders.
All image files are always in res folder. U can unzip res folder to desktop and inside res folders are subfolders like drawable, drawable-hdpi...
there u have all images from apk. Im sure u know how to see image size and image formats (jpg, png..)
Than check what do u want to change, take one of your pics, resize it to same size, rename in same name as original and replace with existing one. Easy...
After editing just put new image back into folder in rar.
Navigate to eg. drawable-hdpi in winrar and put inside new image. Winrar will be auto replace file with new one.
Sure, first create backup of your original apk...in case you do something wrong.
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Got it! Thanks!
I'll try
nico1375 said:
hum.. I wasn't that careful, and just moved the original apk elsewhere and replaced with your apk.
Of course it didn't work, calendar didn't show in the applications drawer.
I replaced with the original but it force closes every 2mn, and still do not show in the app drawer.
Any tip?
I would like to avoid having to reflash my tab just for that...
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Any clue? Anyone?
nico1375 said:
Any clue? Anyone?
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Hmm, im not sure, did u delete both original files, apk & odex?
than just copy new apk...and must work. maybe even without reboot.
U can try this:
download original files forem here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?7m0xq4db05ht71y
-delete your old apk or odex files from app folder
-copy originals files (from link above)
-reboot tab, than your calendar MUST work.
-download calendar.apk from first page
-go back into app folder, delete TouchWizCalendar.apk + TouchWizCalendar.odex
-than copy new TouchWizCalendar.apk (downloaded from first page)
-MUST be ok
BuzzFuzz said:
Hmm, im not sure, did u delete both original files, apk & odex?
than just copy new apk...and must work. maybe even without reboot.
U can try this:
download original files forem here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?7m0xq4db05ht71y
-delete your old apk or odex files from app folder
-copy originals files (from link above)
-reboot tab, than your calendar MUST work.
-download calendar.apk from first page
-go back into app folder, delete TouchWizCalendar.apk + TouchWizCalendar.odex
-than copy new TouchWizCalendar.apk (downloaded from first page)
-MUST be ok
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Thanks for your answer.
I use Modaco custom ROM which is deodexed so I don't have any odex file in my /system/app
Would it work in this case?
nico1375 said:
Thanks for your answer.
I use Modaco custom ROM which is deodexed so I don't have any odex file in my /system/app
Would it work in this case?
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np...
it should be
well even the original app (i copied apk + odex in /system/app) still refuses to appear in the app drawer...
should I do something specific? wiping cache or...?
I rebooted, still nothing and the force close happens automatically...
EDIT :
finally reflashed my rom (non wipe so no trouble), made a proper backup and try again but still the same problem...
at least I could restore my calendar backup this time
@nico
There might be some differences in the framework files for JMI that MCR uses vs. say Roto's JMIv2. I used the modded Contacts and Calendar from JME on my new JMIv2 install and it works just fine.
If you'd like to upload your stock MCR TouchWizCalendar.apk I can compare it to the one from JME and see what needs to be changed.
agentdr8 said:
@nico
There might be some differences in the framework files for JMI that MCR uses vs. say Roto's JMIv2. I used the modded Contacts and Calendar from JME on my new JMIv2 install and it works just fine.
If you'd like to upload your stock MCR TouchWizCalendar.apk I can compare it to the one from JME and see what needs to be changed.
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thanks very much, it's very kind of you
Th apk is uploaded here :
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3DQDHLWI

[Q] [APKTool] Editing Korean Froyo 80 Char Limitation SMS Stock App

I like Official Korean Froyo, it runs good and smooth.
And i like the stock SMS app on that release, it has a bubble conversation type, and it run smooth (even when compared to GO SMS).
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
But, it has disadvantages for who lived outside Korea, which there is no limitation 80 character each SMS.
Okay, because Korean Froyo has limitation 80 character while sending SMS.
I am trying to decompile Conversations.APK from /system/app with APKTool
I am using framework-res.apk, blur-res.apk and moto-res.apk as the framework.
It was successfuly decompiled.
I am trying to search XML which responsible limiting the character while sending SMS.
I might found it, the name is public.XML inside \res\values of that decompiled APK
I found this line:
<public type="string" name="convert_max_chars_reached" id="0x7f0b0174" />
I think, that is the line i'm searching..
But what is "0x7f0b0174"
is it hexadecimal or something..?
if it's hexadecimal, is 7f0b0174 the hexadecimal of "80"?
because if it's true, then that is the exact line i am searching,
and i want to change it with proper character limitation just like another region.
thank you,
i'm just a noob.. please forgive me if it's just stupid thing to ask
This is more complicated. It is an id, leading to location of the value you are searching for. It should be located somewhere in classes.dex as some .smali programmed in java.
peetr_ said:
This is more complicated. It is an id, leading to location of the value you are searching for. It should be located somewhere in classes.dex as some .smali programmed in java.
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okay..
it's not that simple as i thought.
it's not a value i could simply change.
so, i have to change the value in classes.dex right?
where i can find classes.dex?
because i can't find it on my decompiled folder...
If you decompile with APKmanager, then you should have both, resources.arsc and classes.dex decompiled.
But after decompilation, there is no classes.dex, but folder with many .smali files.
And that's all I know. No java programming
if there were a switch to this in the said apk, it should be in arrays/integers/values.xml, just saying.
its an hex pointer or identifier of a part of string xml file where all the string values are stored. i know that this might sound more complicated than you expected, but if you can decode the smali files or the dex file, you might be able to get an file with all the strings on the apk. that is where you need to change the char limit. And just for your information, if you grab the Conversation.apk from a froyo tmobile us rom and replace the default one on /system/app using root explorer or adb, you might actually be able to change the limitation. i haven't tried it yet, but as far as i know, it should work. good luck
ksubedi said:
its an hex pointer or identifier of a part of string xml file where all the string values are stored. i know that this might sound more complicated than you expected, but if you can decode the smali files or the dex file, you might be able to get an file with all the strings on the apk. that is where you need to change the char limit. And just for your information, if you grab the Conversation.apk from a froyo tmobile us rom and replace the default one on /system/app using root explorer or adb, you might actually be able to change the limitation. i haven't tried it yet, but as far as i know, it should work. good luck
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I think he knows that but he wants the korean app because of the bubbles conversation.
peetr_ said:
If you decompile with APKmanager, then you should have both, resources.arsc and classes.dex decompiled.
But after decompilation, there is no classes.dex, but folder with many .smali files.
And that's all I know. No java programming
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um.. i think there is no DEX file here..
because i realize it is system apps, which come in pair:
an .APK file and his pair .ODEX file
i think classes.dex is lies within .ODEX file.
is that true? if it's true how to extract classes.dex from that?
racca said:
if there were a switch to this in the said apk, it should be in arrays/integers/values.xml, just saying.
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um.. i didn't find that XML file..
i'll try to attacth my decompiled folder, you can see there there's no that file.
ksubedi said:
its an hex pointer or identifier of a part of string xml file where all the string values are stored. i know that this might sound more complicated than you expected, but if you can decode the smali files or the dex file, you might be able to get an file with all the strings on the apk. that is where you need to change the char limit. And just for your information, if you grab the Conversation.apk from a froyo tmobile us rom and replace the default one on /system/app using root explorer or adb, you might actually be able to change the limitation. i haven't tried it yet, but as far as i know, it should work. good luck
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i google it an i found something, it is system apps, which the DEX file is not lies within the APK itself, but inside ODEX file.
there's two file named Conversation in /system/app/, it is Conversation.APK and Conversation.ODEX
so how to extract the classes.dex from that ODEX file?
about change the APP from the other SBF release,
um... maybe this is the last option for me
but i might reconsider that. i have to change two file right? the APK and ODEX?
hirano said:
I think he knows that but he wants the korean app because of the bubbles conversation.
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hahhaa... i know it sound childish about that bubble-bubbles...
but i like it. i prefer the bubble than the normal list...
and i think stock sms apps in another release have a some glitch.
in a conversation (which in list mode, not bubbles ),
the photo/avatar of me is not shown, but the photo/avatar of the person you text to is shown.
here i attach the decompiled folder of Korean Conversation.APK using APKTool.
and i might attacht the ODEX file too...
If you want just bubbles, try the conversations.apk app from 3.4.3.11.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
hirano said:
If you want just bubbles, try the conversations.apk app from 3.4.3.11.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
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what? i didn't knew that.
before i am using korean froyo, i am using pays 5.1 which based from 3.4.3-11.
i didn't check it though, i straight apply pays zip after flashing.
and when i am on pays rom, default sms apps is not bubbles
maybe pays edit that on his rom
um.. what is the safest way to change the conversation.APK and conversation.ODEX?
when i try to delete something from \system\app with root explorer,
suddenly the app cannot be started again,
even though i have been copy-paste the new one to the \system\app
I think you should deodex that rom first. Then you'll have all classes.dex in all apk files and no odex files.
marhensa said:
um.. what is the safest way to change the conversation.APK and conversation.ODEX?
when i try to delete something from \system\app with root explorer,
suddenly the app cannot be started again,
even though i have been copy-paste the new one to the \system\app
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Delete the old ones first using root explorer, then copy the new ones there using root explorer again, and change permissions of all files (you need to copy odex files too) to rw-r-r using root explorer. Then reboot Sometimes, the app doesnt start if you dont reboot. I've tried it.
peetr_ said:
I think you should deodex that rom first. Then you'll have all classes.dex in all apk files and no odex files.
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it gets more difficult..
okay i give up
maybe i just have to use 3rd party sms apps..
ksubedi said:
Delete the old ones first using root explorer, then copy the new ones there using root explorer again, and change permissions of all files (you need to copy odex files too) to rw-r-r using root explorer. Then reboot Sometimes, the app doesnt start if you dont reboot. I've tried it.
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i've tried that just before you reply..
and now i restore my nandroid backup, because it fail, the sms apps doesn't show anywhere, even when i try to reboot..
glad i have a the nandroid backup.
At least you tried
peetr_ said:
At least you tried
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is there any thread about learning how to deodexing rom for defy?
I have no guide but I used a tool called auto deodexer (google it) to deodex a few apps for barebone rom. Havn't tried to deodex a full rom with it.
But I have the SMS app from 3.4.2-115-002 deblur and that one have bubbles.
Febernacke said:
I have no guide but I used a tool called auto deodexer (google it) to deodex a few apps for barebone rom. Havn't tried to deodex a full rom with it.
But I have the SMS app from 3.4.2-115-002 deblur and that one have bubbles.
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thanks for the info..
i found that on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=598026
but certainly i have no idea about what they say...
i'm trying to understand..
This is from Official Chinese 2.21 (1.11) ROM
http://rapidshare.com/files/455899839/sms.rar
Just push the contents of the rar to /system/app/
It have 2 modes to choose, bubbles and traditional mode. Hope this works for you.
unrafa said:
This is from Official Chinese 2.21 (1.11) ROM
http://rapidshare.com/files/455899839/sms.rar
Just push the contents of the rar to /system/app/
It have 2 modes to choose, bubbles and traditional mode. Hope this works for you.
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thank you mate..
is it any limitation of character like korean?
i hope not..
once again.. thank you..

Lockscreens, collection.

So my wife is Chinese and visits a site called GFan all the time. I was digging around there tonight and found a forum for the Xperia PLAY. And within that forum I found the link below. It is a collection of awesome lockscreens. Some are really cool, my favorite is lockscreen #3.
All lockscreens have download links at the bottom of the photos with direct links from the site, so no 3rd party download site.
Enjoy
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-4284785-1-1.html
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wow GREAT!!
and thanks to google chrome, it automatically translated :good:
and yes, i've searched to these chinnese forum
found tons of xplay stuff!!
This is a good discovery, maybe there are more things thay we can get/learn aside from skinning the lockscreen?
sent from Xperia PLAY™ via Tapatalk™
Can anyone show me how to install them? Please
I tried downloading the tutorial file but it wants me to register which I can't do because the website has a word captcha bug.
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hey tons of thanks to ur wife..finally we got something useful for our xplay...
Just wondering how to actually install it before I go and try to sign up on the Chinese Version of the site?
AzNTypeR said:
Just wondering how to actually install it before I go and try to sign up on the Chinese Version of the site?
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If you extract the download of the lockscreen you will find a word document in there and use google translate and it tells you how to install the files. If you wanted to simply flash it I would change the name of the file from chinese text to english, like Lockscreen14, then extract it and recompress it from .rar to .zip Then you should be able to flash it from your recovery.
If you go to the download link of your choice from your phone it downloads. I did it last night and this morning without having to sign in. Also just noticed now that trying to download from your PC it asks you to sign in. Which is odd because I downloaded some last night using my phone and my PC and it didnt ask for the sign in/sign up. I'll see what I can do and if needed download all the files and link them here.
If I can do it it will take me a couple days as I have some overtime at work the next couple days. IF anyone before me is able to download them or some please link a d/l link here from another site.
Lockscreen #3
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
http://d-h.st/JtK
Lockscreen # 15
http://d-h.st/cgj
???
ozzmanj1 said:
If you go to the download link of your choice from your phone it downloads. I did it last night and this morning without having to sign in. Also just noticed now that trying to download from your PC it asks you to sign in. Which is odd because I downloaded some last night using my phone and my PC and it didnt ask for the sign in/sign up. I'll see what I can do and if needed download all the files and link them here.
If I can do it it will take me a couple days as I have some overtime at work the next couple days. IF anyone before me is able to download them or some please link a d/l link here from another site.
Lockscreen #3
http://d-h.st/JtK
Lockscreen # 15
http://d-h.st/cgj
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is it applicable on 2.3.7 NXt light edition
badblood_antony said:
is it applicable on 2.3.7 NXt light edition
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I am not sure. On the site I get them from it says 2.3.4 So its worth attemping just make a nandroid before. Also I have yet to get these to work and probably wont as I am on 2.3.3
If anyone is willing to look into getting them to work and can post here that would be great. Currently the files are in .rar format. Extrscvting them it lists the files needed for the mod, but no folder format.
system/framwork/(files) etc
Just lists the files in the extracted folder with a guide on installing that is in Chinese and needs to be translated. I used Google Translate and from what it sounds like the guide just said to copy and paste the files in the appropriate places, listing where the files go, and changing permissions. However when I attempted it my phone jsut reboot, guessing its becuase the framework files were being overwritten when this should really be installed as a flashable zip.
Actually if someone is willing to switch them to a flashable zip that would be great too. Just make sure to change the name of the file from chinese to an english title of your own as it wont zip it in chinese for some reason.
I couldn't get any to work. I tried simply replacing the system framework files and changing the permissions. That didn't work my phone was getting stuck on boot up screen.
If someone can turn these into a flashable zip that would be great for a noob like me.
Sent from my SGPT12 using xda app-developers app
I am posting the instructions in both Chinese and then posting it translated. The translation does make sense, albeit a little broken.
Original:
下载好附件(附件已经更新 之前下载的童鞋们请重新下载次)复制到SD卡
然后用RE管理器复制到system后改权限211然后再移动到到system/framework里覆盖源文件 重启手机
注意:一定要改好权限哦
权限为
√√口
√口口
√口口
加入重启版安装方法:
把压缩包里面的三个文件放进内存卡,用RE管理器把三个文件移动到手机系统文件夹system中修改权限,再把三个文件(framework-res.apk、android.policy.jar、framework.jar)同时放进 system-framework里面,然后重启手机即可
Translated:
Children's shoes download download good annex (Annex has been updated to re-download) copied to the SD card
And RE Manager copied to the system, change permissions to 211 and then to move to restart the phone to overwrite the source files in the system / framework
Note: Be sure to change the good permissions Oh
Permissions
√ √ mouth
√ mouth
√ mouth
Join the restart version of the installation method:
Compressed packets inside the three files into the memory card, the three mobile phone system folder system to modify permissions RE Manager, then three files (framework-res.apk android.policy.jar framework.jar) into the system-framework inside, and then restart the phone
Edit: I will see if my wife wants to take the time (and mine to assist in structuring it in English) to translate it.
ozzmanj1 said:
I am not sure. On the site I get them from it says 2.3.4 So its worth attemping just make a nandroid before. Also I have yet to get these to work and probably wont as I am on 2.3.3
If anyone is willing to look into getting them to work and can post here that would be great. Currently the files are in .rar format. Extrscvting them it lists the files needed for the mod, but no folder format.
system/framwork/(files) etc
Just lists the files in the extracted folder with a guide on installing that is in Chinese and needs to be translated. I used Google Translate and from what it sounds like the guide just said to copy and paste the files in the appropriate places, listing where the files go, and changing permissions. However when I attempted it my phone jsut reboot, guessing its becuase the framework files were being overwritten when this should really be installed as a flashable zip.
Actually if someone is willing to switch them to a flashable zip that would be great too. Just make sure to change the name of the file from chinese to an english title of your own as it wont zip it in chinese for some reason.
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well i tried to extract the three files made a zip of it and tried flashing through CWM.....ERROR-instalation aborted.....
tried to replace the files in system folder.....phone rebooted as usual.....no changes....
Awesome got it working.
Just replace your files from system-framework with the ones given and make sure YOU SET YOUR PERMISSIONS to RW- R-- R--
Also the reason I couldn't get it to work before was because the permissions were getting reset to default because the files were in SD card. So after I moved the files into my phone they didn't reset to default and it worked.
Remember move them In any place first just to set permissions then after move them to system-framework.
The lock screen is really cool but its grey and I was expecting it to be blue. Ahwell its still great.
THANKS
sfex3best said:
Awesome got it working.
Just replace your files from system-framework with the ones given and make sure YOU SET YOUR PERMISSIONS to RW- R-- R--
Also the reason I couldn't get it to work before was because the permissions were getting reset to default because the files were in SD card. So after I moved the files into my phone they didn't reset to default and it worked.
Remember move them In any place first just to set permissions then after move them to system-framework.
The lock screen is really cool but its grey and I was expecting it to be blue. Ahwell its still great.
THANKS
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Good to know. I was able to download roughly 15-16 of the 20 listed on the link I posted in #1. The others kept failing on download. If I have some time this weekend I will upload the rest
I registered in chinese.
And I just got the blue one which looks really really good.
sfex3best said:
I registered in chinese.
And I just got the blue one which looks really really good.
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What # download was it in blue? There are a couple if I remember right...
You can download the lockscreens from the site without registering. Just use your cell phone. When you select the download link instead of telling you to register/sign in, it just starts the download. Granted I do also have an account as well.
Number 14 is the awesome blue one.
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[Guide][How To][D850] All Weather Effects on Lockscreen

DISCLAIMER: I did not make this, nor do I want credit! I just installed it on my phone and wanted share my experience and using @ins5736 from Here - He stated if I got it to work to post up the info in AT&T forums
Original credit goes to:
@zone23 developed this with help from @OptimusRs
INSTRUCTIONS(altered slightly from linked post for what worked for me):
ROOT is required for this
I use Root Explorer for all of this since copying files and changing permissions is easy in it.
Download and extract the files.
Navigate to system/priv-app and locate stock LGKeyguard.apk and LGKeyguard.odex
Backup these files in case something goes awry! I made a copy and keep them backed up on my Dropbox.
Delete the stock files.
Move the modded LGKeyguard.apk to the system/priv-app folder(keep in mind that the one you downloaded is spelled lgkeyguard.apk so you'll need to rename it and make the LGK part UPPERCASE) then change permissions to rw-r--r--(644) and then reboot. During the reboot you should see "Android is Upgrading"
Per post#2 below - editing name may not matter - your choice on that
I was now able to see a shine effect which was showing me it was Sunny outside on my lockscreen:victory:
It got cloudy so I was able to get a screen shot finally of the lockscreen
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
DOWNLOAD:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7379qhBA5bnVzgyS01rQzdQRzg&usp=sharing
the caps 'LGK' doesn't matter... mine are lowercase, no issue. also you don't need the odex file from the download, when you reboot the phone will make it's own odex file.
it should also be noted that if you lock your screen prior to rebooting then systemui will crash constantly which will make it difficult to do anything but pull the battery.
other than that, you're spot on
screwyluie said:
the caps 'LGK' doesn't matter... mine are lowercase, no issue. also you don't need the odex file from the download, when you reboot the phone will make it's own odex file.
it should also be noted that if you lock your screen prior to rebooting then systemui will crash constantly which will make it difficult to do anything but pull the battery.
other than that, you're spot on
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Got it - I edited the steps to remove the .odex step and added your point about the naming structure.
nest75068 said:
DISCLAIMER: I did not make this, nor do I want credit! I just installed it on my phone and wanted share my experience and using @ins5736 from Here - He stated if I got it to work to post up the info in AT&T forums
Original credit goes to:
@zone23 developed this with help from @OptimusRs
INSTRUCTIONS(altered slightly from linked post for what worked for me):
I use Root Explorer for all of this since copying files and changing permissions is easy in it.
Download and extract the files.
Navigate to system/priv-app and locate stock LGKeyguard.apk and LGKeyguard.odex
Backup these files in case something goes awry! I made a copy and keep them backed up on my Dropbox.
Delete the stock files.
Move the modded LGKeyguard.apk to the system/priv-app folder(keep in mind that the one you downloaded is spelled lgkeyguard.apk so you'll need to rename it and make the LGK part UPPERCASE) then change permissions to rw-r--r--(644) and then reboot. During the reboot you should see "Android is Upgrading"
Per post#2 below - editing name may not matter - your choice on that
I was now able to see a shine effect which was showing me it was Sunny outside on my lockscreen:victory:
It got cloudy so I was able to get a screen shot finally of the lockscreen
DOWNLOAD:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7379qhBA5bnVzgyS01rQzdQRzg&usp=sharing
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How bout that wallpaper lol? Can you upload it please?
Skizzy034 said:
How bout that wallpaper lol? Can you upload it please?
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Not sure if serious? It's a stock wallpaper - I haven't found something I want to run on the lockscreen yet
How do I change the permissions?
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It won't let me copy to the /priv-app folder. Do you need to be rooted to do this?
nest75068 said:
Not sure if serious? It's a stock wallpaper - I haven't found something I want to run on the lockscreen yet
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Haha sorry I haven't even looked through the wallpapers yet lol.
atistang said:
How do I change the permissions?
---------- Post added at 03:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:37 PM ----------
It won't let me copy to the /priv-app folder. Do you need to be rooted to do this?
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Yes root is required
Do you need to have the weather widget running? Do you have to have Weather animation checked on in Lockscreen settings?
I am asking because every time I try to check the checkbox in lockscreen settings it tells me I need to change refresh interval in Weather settings, takes me over there to change it, then when I come back the check box is unchecked. I am not getting anything on the Lockscreen as far as weather goes.
Maybe some app out of the bloat that I de-bloated needs to be put back in?
Anyone has any ideas?
Thanks,
Work but other problems arose...
After I applied this fix, but I could no longer use my HOME and APPS buttons afterwards! There were also other strange behavior like the LOCKSCREEN would no longer even show up after I shut the phone off!
I removed the fix to get things back to normal...
Too bad!
abalakersky said:
Do you need to have the weather widget running? Do you have to have Weather animation checked on in Lockscreen settings?
I am asking because every time I try to check the checkbox in lockscreen settings it tells me I need to change refresh interval in Weather settings, takes me over there to change it, then when I come back the check box is unchecked. I am not getting anything on the Lockscreen as far as weather goes.
Maybe some app out of the bloat that I de-bloated needs to be put back in?
Anyone has any ideas?
Thanks,
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My buddy just had the same thing happen on his phone, we were messing with it for a while and it would not remained checked. Although his GPS was on, i had him launch google maps to make sure location locked on. Went back to check the Weather animation and BAM it now works :victory: Not sure if this will work for you but it worked for him, worth a shot
audiowikid said:
My buddy just had the same thing happen on his phone, we were messing with it for a while and it would not remained checked. Although his GPS was on, i had him launch google maps to make sure location locked on. Went back to check the Weather animation and BAM it now works :victory: Not sure if this will work for you but it worked for him, worth a shot
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I just opened the 'Weather' app that comes with the phone and set it up, then checked the box and it works fine
nest75068 said:
DISCLAIMER: I did not make this, nor do I want credit! I just installed it on my phone and wanted share my experience and using @ins5736 from Here - He stated if I got it to work to post up the info in AT&T forums
Original credit goes to:
@zone23 developed this with help from @OptimusRs
INSTRUCTIONS(altered slightly from linked post for what worked for me):
ROOT is required for this
I use Root Explorer for all of this since copying files and changing permissions is easy in it.
Download and extract the files.
Navigate to system/priv-app and locate stock LGKeyguard.apk and LGKeyguard.odex
Backup these files in case something goes awry! I made a copy and keep them backed up on my Dropbox.
Delete the stock files.
Move the modded LGKeyguard.apk to the system/priv-app folder(keep in mind that the one you downloaded is spelled lgkeyguard.apk so you'll need to rename it and make the LGK part UPPERCASE) then change permissions to rw-r--r--(644) and then reboot. During the reboot you should see "Android is Upgrading"
Per post#2 below - editing name may not matter - your choice on that
I was now able to see a shine effect which was showing me it was Sunny outside on my lockscreen:victory:
It got cloudy so I was able to get a screen shot finally of the lockscreen
DOWNLOAD:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7379qhBA5bnVzgyS01rQzdQRzg&usp=sharing
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Worked like a charm...
technillion said:
After I applied this fix, but I could no longer use my HOME and APPS buttons afterwards! There were also other strange behavior like the LOCKSCREEN would no longer even show up after I shut the phone off!
I removed the fix to get things back to normal...
Too bad!
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Did you delete the original apk and odex file? You can't just rename then to bak. And you have to transfer the new apk first reboot then the new odex reboot. I had the same issues as you moving both at the same time.
Does someone have the apk file? The link to google drive only has the odex file now for some reason...thanks!
still no luck
I followed the procedure, exactly what have you written but still no luck.. I infact turn on the location and bring weather widget to home screen, I can see clouds moving in weather widgets but not on the lock screen..
Any help would be appreciated.
phonehead6720 said:
Does someone have the apk file? The link to google drive only has the odex file now for some reason...thanks!
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Both files are there. There is only one file that shows, but it is a .zip file that will contain both required files within the archive.
nest75068 said:
Did you delete the original apk and odex file? You can't just rename then to bak. And you have to transfer the new apk first reboot then the new odex reboot. I had the same issues as you moving both at the same time.
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You can rename them to .apk.bak, or in my case, .apk2. As long as the file extension is changed, the file will not be read as though it is the original file
Is the modified odex file completely necessary for this process? I renamed both the apk and odex files, replaced the apk with the modified one and got weather animations after the first reboot. Should I bother replacing the odex file still?
hoponpop said:
You can rename them to .apk.bak, or in my case, .apk2. As long as the file extension is changed, the file will not be read as though it is the original file
Is the modified odex file completely necessary for this process? I renamed both the apk and odex files, replaced the apk with the modified one and got weather animations after the first reboot. Should I bother replacing the odex file still?
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It's not necessary from what others have said. Doesn't hurt anything as long as you do the apk first, reboot and then the odex file reboot
nest75068 said:
It's not necessary from what others have said. Doesn't hurt anything as long as you do the apk first, reboot and then the odex file reboot
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Makes sense. Thanks.
Has anyone else noticed the lockscreen rotating after installing this apk?

[AIO] for TizenMod-Stable-MODS-THEMES-APPS-FONTS-SOUNDS (updated 16/4/22)

ANYTHING YOU FLASH FROM HERE YOUR DOING SO AT YOUR OWN RISK
AND DOING SO VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY
I WILL TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERRORS YOU MAY HAVE
ive spent many many hours perfecting this guide and coding it correctly, its designed for a quick flash install of everything after an update, i dont want a donation but a thanks would be nice, for me and everyone credited in it
THIS GUIDE WILL FLASH
themes, fonts, alarms, notifications and ringtones, boot and shutdown animations ,busybox,bluetooth stack and extended camera and the volume boost mod
ITS UPTO YOU WHAT YOU FLASH
Miss steps You Dont Want
WHATS NEEDED
gear aio tool.bat
sdb.exe
OPTIONAL
(these can all be found in either mirror)
bluetooth stack access thanks to ScDoc8
busybox thanks to kylgore
extended camera] thanks to rootmygear2
your chosen boot/shut down animations get them here
your chosen fonts get them here
your chosen sounds get them here
your chosen theme get them here
commands.txt file - Thanks to me
temp.rar file - Thanks to me and tonydav
DOWNLOADS
gdrive
dropbox
WHAT TO DO
first make sure you have usb debugging in your gear
make a folder called sdb on the root of c: move sdb.exe to it
gear aio tool.bat inside that folder
place the mods wanted inside that folder
place commands.txt inside that folder
extract temp to your sdb folder (if you want volume boost) (its a hidden file dont worry if you cant see it, just enable hidden folder view in windows)
place the .edj boot/shutdown animations on the root of your gears internal memory
and rename your sounds and fonts
(for multiple sounds and fonts (upto 3) rename and a 1 and/or 2 before the file extension)
your sdb folder should look like this
(see screenshot)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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}
now your almost prepped
run gear aio tool.bat
this will now link you to my themes and apps thread for downloads from inside the gear aio tool.bat , download what you want/need and copy to C:/sdb
then switch back to the cmd window and continue
once you see it has setup the folders, navigate to them (in windows explorer "gear/gear 2/gear 2 neo")
place your chosen theme .png icons into the theme folder created on your gears internal memory
then proceed flashing whatever you want
aswell as those mentioned above
thanks to
xda
google
samsung
Skin1980
tonydav
kashortiexda
more features coming soon​
CHANGELOG
6/10/14
INITIAL RELEASE
8/10/14
added option to flash upto 3 fonts
added option to flash upto 3 tones
added option to flash upto 3 alerts
fixed font bug
tidied up the ui
8/10/14
added the sound boost mod, modified a little by me, but originally the work of tonydav
14/10/14
added the option to link to files in the tool
add description in the tool
change to my own new server for downloads
18/10/14
bootanimations added to tool
link to bootanimations incoorporated
19/10/14
a few bug fixes
more info added
servers updated and more stable
made the process a little quicker
16/11/14
fixed the volume boost error
added more info at the start of the script
added links to open in brwser to this xda page for checking you have followed the steps correctly
I cant get it to work either with this skript. Just flashed TizenMod again to get stock icons. Then tried again, no luck. And if i try to get files from Gear, with your .bat i get all the folders, but they are empty. Any solution? No rw? Debugging is activated.
EDIT: Is there any adb drivers for Gear 2 needed? Cause sdb working fine for my Note 2, but when i attach Gear it isnt shown up under devices. I tried it on Ubuntu and Windows 8.1.
mag2007 said:
I cant get it to work either with this skript. Just flashed TizenMod again to get stock icons. Then tried again, no luck. And if i try to get files from Gear, with your .bat i get all the folders, but they are empty. Any solution? No rw? Debugging is activated.
EDIT: Is there any adb drivers for Gear 2 needed? Cause sdb working fine for my Note 2, but when i attach Gear it isnt shown up under devices. I tried it on Ubuntu and Windows 8.1.
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I use 8.1. No specific drivers. If your able to turn root on. Your connected and have the correct drivers the folders on Gear are empty. The bat installs them to system. Did you rename your files as shown in the screenshot. Did you create a folder on the root of drive c: called sdb. And did you place your files inside that folder as well as sdb.exe
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I use 8.1. No specific drivers. If your able to turn root on. Your connected and have the correct drivers the folders on Gear are empty. The bat installs them to system. Did you rename your files as shown in the screenshot. Did you create a folder on the root of drive c: called sdb. And did you place your files inside that folder as well as sdb.exe
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I am runnning 8.1 too. SDB root on worked. I could push the font file. But i could find this on device.
You mentioned .bat here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-2/development/pull-device-code-compiled-to-rip-gear-t2896620
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It should pull all the files from gear, didnt? And when it do i get empty folders.
EDIT: get it to work had restarted virtuell machine and gear. After it worked fine Any way to push the mods? Without your bat?
mag2007 said:
I am runnning 8.1 too. SDB root on worked. I could push the font file. But i could find this on device.
You mentioned .bat here :
It should pull all the files from gear, didnt? And when it do i get empty folders.
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Oh does it. Hmmmm IL look into that. It worked for me. It just paused at power folder and proc but I edited them to the end of the code and did folders individually. I was waiting for more user feedback. Anyway forget that just now. My aio script should be working
Oh wait. I just checked my gear and my font isn't on there. Because skin incorporated as a stock font . I used it initially for tizen mod 1 .so I didn't check that as I just copied the info from my other working guide and pasted I may have to alter the script. I'm gonna do this anyway making it possible for more than one.
Ie
MyFont
MyFont1
MyFont2
Etc
MyTone
MyTone1
MyAlert
MyAlert1
You get the picture
Hmmmmmm
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gav83collins said:
Oh does it. Hmmmm IL look into that. It worked for me. It just paused at power folder and proc but I edited them to the end of the code and did folders individually. I was waiting for more user feedback. Anyway forget that just now. My aio script should be working
Oh wait. I just checked my gear and my font isn't on there. Because skin incorporated as a stock font . I used it initially for tizen mod 1 .so I didn't check that as I just copied the info from my other working guide and pasted I may have to alter the script. I'm gonna do this anyway making it possible for more than one.
Ie
MyFont
MyFont1
MyFont2
Etc
MyTone
MyTone1
MyAlert
MyAlert1
You get the picture
Hmmmmmm
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I edited my post above it worked for me but only if i do it manually Cause Gear is getting all the time disconnected, so i have to connect it again, probably cause of virtuell windows. For now i installed ubuntu font and let the stock icons. But i would be happy to see into tizen to mod some things if you could look in your bat file it would be nice. Cause i get with it only empty folders...
mag2007 said:
I edited my post above it worked for me but only if i do it manually Cause Gear is getting all the time disconnected, so i have to connect it again, probably cause of virtuell windows. For now i installed ubuntu font and let the stock icons. But i would be happy to see into tizen to mod some things if you could look in your bat file it would be nice. Cause i get with it only empty folders...
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Ok yeah check back in about 12hours and IL have looked at the code. Edited it. And re uploaded it.
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mag2007 said:
I am runnning 8.1 too. SDB root on worked. I could push the font file. But i could find this on device.
You mentioned .bat here :
It should pull all the files from gear, didnt? And when it do i get empty folders.
EDIT: get it to work had restarted virtuell machine and gear. After it worked fine Any way to push the mods? Without your bat?
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To push mods manual over sdb go to my themes mirrors guides post on themes and apps. Or alternatively open up my bat file as text. And have a nosey at the code. Just right click the bat and select edit. Then copy and paste specific code you want into sdb
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gav83collins said:
To push mods manual over sdb go to my themes mirrors guides post on themes and apps. Or alternatively open up my bat file as text. And have a nosey at the code. Just right click the bat and select edit. Then copy and paste specific code you want into sdb
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Already did, thanks. Waiting to explore tizen
mag2007 said:
Already did, thanks. Waiting to explore tizen
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I just looked at the code on my phone. For the pull.bat
Looks ok
Have u usb debugging enabled and are you running this while your tizen is turned on
If so I don't what the problem is. It worked fine for me
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updated op added changelog
gav83collins said:
I just looked at the code on my phone. For the pull.bat
Looks ok
Have u usb debugging enabled and are you running this while your tizen is turned on
If so I don't what the problem is. It worked fine for me
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Just did it again, the script is not running for me...but i think it's cause my gear disconnencts very fast and i have to reconnect, so i had to type in the commands from your bat in cmd. Then it worked, but i think it had missed some files. The amount of things i got from my gear is 2.5 mb. I am pretty sure thats wrong...Will test it next days on my Win 8 PC at home, cause virtuell machine make it wrong way.
added anothe feature, updated op
gav83collins said:
added anothe feature, updated op
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What do this temp.zip does? Something with Sound and Volume?
mag2007 said:
What do this temp.zip does? Something with Sound and Volume?
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yes thats needed to store current settings while it pushes your new ones when flashing the volume boost mod
op updated
tool updated
server changed, links working
op updated
boot and shutdown animations added
19/10/14
a few bug fixes
more info added
servers updated and more stable
made the process a little quicker
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