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Update.zip 2.0 Modifier/Creator [Script] Drag/Drop Support [Windows]

This script has 2 main uses:
1. Modify an update.zip
2. Create an update.zip
For #1 - You just extract the contents of an update.zip into the placehere folder, modify its contents, and run the script stating to create an update.zip
For #2 - So far these are the options i have in there for create the update-script
1. Copy directories
2. Copy files
3. Create Symlinks
4. Delete file
5. Delete directory
6. Flash boot image
7. Set permissions for file
8. Set permissions for directory
New Features in 2.0 :
- Set java heap size / compression level for zip
- New drag/drop mode.
>>> - If you drag a folder onto the script's icon (as in Script.bat) it will compress the contents of the folder into a zip and sign it.
>>> - If u drag a zip onto the script's icon (as in Script.bat) it will sign the zip for you.
So this script guides u as u select each option, and adds the appropriate command to the update-script file. Then u exit that sub-menu and create update.zip
Heres a video for a better explanation:
This script is a result of me constantly wanting to modify roms before i flash them & users who are unaware/lost as to creating/modifying update.zips.
Download : [Windows]

Awesome Gotta try it out.

I tried using this to just push a single app into /system/app just to see if it would work, but when I try to flash from recovery I get E:Syntax error in update script
when I open my update script it reads thus:
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk")
Do you know what the issue might be?

marsevern said:
I tried using this to just push a single app into /system/app just to see if it would work, but when I try to flash from recovery I get E:Syntax error in update script
when I open my update script it reads thus:
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk")
Do you know what the issue might be?
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Hmm thats wierd. Can u try placing the file inside a folder withing the placehere folder? N then try it. Tell me if tht works, in meantime ill try a example, perhaps the new changes i made broke something
K i figured it out, i forgot to place a ; after the line. Try placing it and then flashing. Ill fix it.

update-script is now
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk");
but I still get a syntax error
Edit: I had also tried putting it in a placeholder file, but that didn't help either, even with the added semicolon

Hmm so something seems wrong with my package_extract_file syntax
Even though ive compared it to online update-script samples. Regardless, for now use the copy directories option instead.

marsevern said:
update-script is now
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk");
but I still get a syntax error
Edit: I had also tried putting it in a placeholder file, but that didn't help either, even with the added semicolon
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Retry, cuz i just did it and it works fine.
Created a folder app inside placehere folder
placed my apk inside it
Ran the script, chose option 1
Then chose option 1
Then typed DATA
Then typed app
Then typed app
Then typed 9
Then typed 2
Then flashed the update.zip
Letter Casing matters, if it says SYSTEM or DATA , do that dont do data or system.
Btw, first clear out using the script. So when u run it. type y to clear ur previous work.

marsevern said:
update-script is now
Code:
package_extract_file("LearnPython_1.1.1.apk", "/system/app/Python.apk");
but I still get a syntax error
Edit: I had also tried putting it in a placeholder file, but that didn't help either, even with the added semicolon
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K i uploaded a fixed one. No file option for now just directory. And added a push to sdcard option. I think wht u were doing was putting it inside a folder and still using the file option.

Yay, it works now. Thank you for creating this and for helping me.

marsevern said:
Yay, it works now. Thank you for creating this and for helping me.
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Cool, glad to help. Let me know if i can make it more user-friendly

Daneshm90 said:
This script has 2 main uses:
1. Modify an update.zip
2. Create an update.zip
For #1 - You just extract the contents of an update.zip into the placehere folder, modify its contents, and run the script stating to create an update.zip
For #2 - So far these are the options i have in there for create the update-script
1. Copy directories
2. Copy files
3. Create Symlinks
4. Delete file
5. Delete directory
6. Flash boot image
7. Set permissions for file
8. Set permissions for directory
So this script guides u as u select each option, and adds the appropriate command to the update-script file. Then u exit that sub-menu and create update.zip
Heres a video for a better explanation:
This script is a result of me constantly wanting to modify roms before i flash them & users who are unaware/lost as to creating/modifying update.zips.
Download : [Windows]
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It would be nice if the download link worked and didn't take me to some wierd web sites everytime I click on the download button!

sparksco said:
It would be nice if the download link worked and didn't take me to some wierd web sites everytime I click on the download button!
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the link works. it's hosted on mediafire and sometime ad page pops up.

sparksco said:
It would be nice if the download link worked and didn't take me to some wierd web sites everytime I click on the download button!
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sunzoje said:
the link works. it's hosted on mediafire and sometime ad page pops up.
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Well the reason i do it on something like mediafire is cuz its not xda dependant and that its one of the few sites with no waiting time for downloads. Plus i get to monitor # of downloads, in order to know if something is in demand, hence ill work on improving that.

Daneshm90 said:
Well the reason i do it on something like mediafire is cuz its not xda dependant and that its one of the few sites with no waiting time for downloads. Plus i get to monitor # of downloads, in order to know if something is in demand, hence ill work on improving that.
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Ok, well I've tried both firefox and IE and they both do the same thing. Can you post a mirror because I've never had any problems with mediafire downloads before? I even logged into mediafire and it still gives me this error:
The website declined to show this webpage
HTTP 403
Most likely causes:
•This website requires you to log in.
What you can try:
Go back to the previous page.
This error (HTTP 403 Forbidden) means that Internet Explorer was able to connect to the website, but it does not have permission to view the webpage.
For more information about HTTP errors, see Help.

sparksco said:
Ok, well I've tried both firefox and IE and they both do the same thing. Can you post a mirror because I've never had any problems with mediafire downloads before? Do I have to log in to mediafire? It gives me this error:
The website declined to show this webpage
HTTP 403
Most likely causes:
•This website requires you to log in.
What you can try:
Go back to the previous page.
This error (HTTP 403 Forbidden) means that Internet Explorer was able to connect to the website, but it does not have permission to view the webpage.
For more information about HTTP errors, see Help.
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Hmm k sure. Heres an xda attachment.

Did you know you are awesome?
You are awesome

Daneshm90 said:
Retry, cuz i just did it and it works fine.
Created a folder app inside placehere folder
placed my apk inside it
Ran the script, chose option 1
Then chose option 1
Then typed DATA
Then typed app
Then typed app
Then typed 9
Then typed 2
Then flashed the update.zip
Letter Casing matters, if it says SYSTEM or DATA , do that dont do data or system.
Btw, first clear out using the script. So when u run it. type y to clear ur previous work.
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It works just fine for me too. I just combined Chromatic3.7 rom with httclay's theme by changing the framework.apk and the services.jar files. I also deleted some system apps as well as added a couple of my own. I also put my own bootanimation.zip on there and it works fine.

My first successfull update.zip
Ok so I have messed around with this a lot and I have successfully created a update.zip rom that runs stable. I decided to go with the Chromatic 3.7 rom based off of cm-5.0.8-DS Stable. Feel free to download this and give me your feedback. I take no credit for this rom what so ever. All of the credit goes to Chromersmith and the other devs that made this, not me! This rom is only 1mb larger than the original, about 59mb. What this rom includes:
-reverse nexus style bootanimation (added by me)
-Stock ADWLauncher.apk from cm-5.0.8-DS Stable (has the nexus style launcher, but isn't all themed up. It runs smoother because it isn't as much of a system hog. Added by me)
-apps: Mytouch Music (came with rom not added), 3D Gallery (removed Gallery for same reason), cachecleaner (great for freeing up internal memory), Wireless Tether v2.0.2 for eclair, and of course all the regular stock system apps like YouTube, etc.
And of course you can modify this and re-post your own results as well the same way I did. Isn't that the whole point of this thread?
IMPORTANT! Make sure you read the Chromatic 3.7 thread to get all of the requirements and settings correct after flashing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679135
I take no responsibility for anyone that breaks their phone because they don't know what their doing!
And of course enjoy:
http://www.mediafire.com/?1zzhoj32oqw

I just finished my second update.zip
Ok so I put a lot more work into this one than I did the first one. This is based off of the CM-5.0.8-DS Stable rom+gapps. I got sick of having to flash the gapps seperatly after flashing the rom, so I just added them in.
-Added the Multitasking OC Kernel and a lot of other things like a black status bar mod, and a custom ADWLauncher icon.
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-Added other icons to stock apps like music and a few others that I can't remember right now lol.
-Removed the stock Cyanogenmod boot animation and replaced it with the reverse nexus style one (takes up less memory and boots faster, really fast!). Once you get it flashed and get everything set up, reboot your phone and watch how fast it boots up. Mine boots in about a 30 seconds once the boot animation comes on.
Apps included:
-3DGallery (Default Gallery, removed Gallery to save on internal space)
-CacheCleaner (Good system cache cleaner to free up that internal memory!)
-New Phone.apk added from Chromatic3.7 rom (looks very nice btw)
-Wireless Tether v2.0.2 for Eclair roms.
Requirements:
-Danger SPL or Engineering SPL:
If you do not have these or know what they are then do not flash!
-I highly recommend that you have a swap partition of at least 32mb:
If you want this rom to run smoothly, or enable compcache under spare parts app.
Instructions:
-Do Nandroid backup!!!
-I recommend a wipe if your coming from anything other than cm5.0.8-DS based rom, otherwise, just flash it, and then run fix permissions!
-Download and flash as normal:
It will say welcome to cyanogenmod 5.0.8 DS! Do not be alarmed, this is not a stock version of his rom! I did not want to take the credit away from Cyanogenmod and his team for this rom, since I am using so much of it!
-SetCpu:
Install SetCpu. Run app and select auto detect speeds. The kernel on this rom will allow you to overclock way faster than you should. I can run this stably at 614MHz max, and 245MHz min on ondemand. If you go more than this, your phone will probably lock up, and you will have to pull the battery out just to reboot.
-SpareParts:
After Flashing you must change the clock and date color under spare parts found in the settings menu. I changed everything to white because it's a black status bar, but change to whatever color you wish. Also change the Carrier PLMN label color, and the Carrier SPN label color. The only color I change under the notification settings is the Notifications ticker color. Set window animations and transition animations to fast! Check fancy input animations and launcher in memory.
-ADW settings:
Under sreen preferences set Desktop scrolling speed to 0, it's silly fast! Set Desktop overshoot to 50. Select orientation sensor and auto stretch.
Under UI settings check Hide AllApps Bg and Hide AB Bg, and this will make your launcher look much better. Uncheck scrollable widgets unless you use them. Select whatever else you want, I like to select Hide icon labels and closing dockbar as well. The only one I don't check is the tint ab.
Run Firerats Patch:
Download and run Firerats Patch. This will patch things like facebook sync, enable swap partition, and a lot of other things. Dowload and place the fr-patch133.txt file on the root of your sd card. Go to terminal emulator and type "su" and press enter. Type "sh /sdcard/fr-patch133.txt" and press enter. This will bring up a list of commands for the script, along with an example of how the script works. Everything should install correctly unless your don't have a swap partition on your sdcard then it will not install swap. Everything else should install just fine. Once it finishes type "reboot" and your all done! It will take a long time to boot as it is finishing up all of the installations. Be patient and do not interrupt it by rebooting or powering off your phone!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=348484&d=1277328643
Make sure swap or compache is working in terminal emulator. Type "su" and press enter. Type "free" and enter.
I have put a lot of work into this, so that I can use this as a daily driver rom, until a stable froyo release comes out. This rom is really fast once you get it set up correctly. I mean let's face it, we have no idea how long it will take for froyo 2.2 to be realeased. So until then, let's keep on modding!
Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you break you phone because you did not read the requirements or follow the instructions correctly!
Download Link:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/b27a6g7/n/CM-5.0.8-DS-Black-OC-Mod.zip

if we have a lot of files, do we have to write them manually into cmd one by one?

[THEME] BigDX Serenity ☢ Poll Added, Port to OTA 2.3.34? ☢ 8 COLORS TO CHOOSE ☢

[THEME] BigDX Serenity ☢ Poll Added, Port to OTA 2.3.34? ☢ 8 COLORS TO CHOOSE ☢
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
BigDX Serenity Themes are NOT to be Modified, Released, Distributed or Uploaded to ANY other Websites, Forums, OR made available via any Market or 3rd Party apps (including all "Rom Managers") without permission.
[*]IF any Developers or Individuals would like to use all or part of my Theme in their ROM, or Port it to another ROM/Phone, please send me a PM to discusss FIRST, thanks!
[*]Please link to this thread ONLY, do not post or link to the direct Download links in this Thread. They are subject to change at any time without notice and will only cause confusion for the Droid Owners by possibly getting an older or corrupt version.
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"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",
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Links for how i have my Droid X Setup
Load froyo 2.2
Root with 1 click root
Load new build.prop (updates so you can see ALL of maket apps, enables media.stagefright)
Update to new adobe flash
Deodex to enable custom themes
** If you need to Perform a Factory Reset go HERE
Changelog
10-22-10
Updated many images in framework and this theme is really coming together now...
Think everyone will be very pleased..
Barcode Scanner
Droid Forums
Wireless Tether
Gmail (changed bright icons to match rest of theme)
Email Notifier
Google Goggles
Mototorch
Dolphin HD Browser
ESPN ScoreCenter
LauncherPro 0.8.1.1
Updated Framework & BlurPhone
10-14-10
Updated All system packages to Froyo 2.3.15
Updated following 3rd party packages
LauncherPro
Dropbox
Subsonic
Handcent
Updated App Icon for Fancy Widget
Added an Uninstall Feature
BigDX Serenity Unistall is HERE!
This zip file will take all your system files back to stock 2.3.15....
*This will not remove 3rd Party Apps
10-3-10
Total of 65 Packages & 3500 Images Altered!
Widget Locker and Root Explorer Skins are Easy to Update now
Root Explorer Skins Download
Widget Locker Skins Download
Code:
Download and unzip skin file
Connect phone to pc in Windows Media Sync Mode
Execute the Run.bat file in the skin folder
It should pull the app from your phone, modify, resign, and upload it back to your phone.
*Note* Must have Android sdk installed to run adb commands in Run.bat
Need Help Installing Android SDK on Mac, Linux, Windows?
===========New Packages Done===========
Calculator
Swype (incl. tracer)
Dock
Blur-res
Talk
GoogleServicesFramework
Blurhome
Framework (updated more icons)
Blur camera (updated app drawer icons)
VoiceCommands
VoiceSearch
News widget
WidgetLocker and RootExplorer Skins Included
Pandora 1.5
Slacker (fixed icon)
Subsonic
Maps - it actually works this time
Beautiful widgets clock and Weather
Handcent 3.3.0
========App Drawer icons only============
GenieWidget icon
FMRadio icon
3G Hotspot (Mynet.apk)
BlurAlarmclock icon
HelpCenter icon
Emergency icon (cmas.apk)
BackupAsst icon
DLNA icon
Media Share icon (HomeSyncWizard.apk)
Social Networking icon (FriendFeed.apk)
Cardock icon
MyVerizon icon (updated apk)
QuickOffice icon
Kindle icon (updated apk)
vznavigation
City ID
Amazon mp3 (updated apk)
Superuser
Bootstrap
Blockbuster
9-26-10
I do want to say that this theme takes an HUGE amount of my and elecga's time. We are pretty much working side by side on this project and have much planned for the future... More extensive Serenity, More Themes, and Probably a ROM... with that said ANY donation is appreciated and is a very good motivator to spend more time with these projects....
Added Following Packages
AudioManager
BlurContacts
Dock
FileManager
GoogleSearch
MediaGallery
MusicMod
Navigation
Pandora
Slacker
YouTube
9-23-10
Added Gmail & LauncherPro Packages ---- Also added boot animation to match color downloaded
Made a new easy to install format
BIG Thanks to elecga work working side by side with me to get everything done and looking great
9-18-10
Added Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, White, And Updated Red
BIG Thanks to elecga for helping convert to ALL these colors... Without him we would not of had it as quick
** Will be Adding WidgetLocker & Rootexplorer Source Files for ALL Colors Later Today
9-14-10
New Zip File To Download with more MORE Packages!
BlurCamera, Browser, Conversations, HomeSyncWizard, MessagesWidgets, Setup
Updated urgent voice-mail notification to match normal, but glows bright red
Included new ADW in update.zip
If you have installed my other update.zip you can install this one right on top
Please feel free to suggest others i should do. I have plans to do much more.
Credits & Thanks
BIG Thanks to elecga for all the help with Development, Testing & Graphics
BIG Thanks to Acidbatch & Wes for testing

Future Development
More Packages, More Details for Serenity, All New Themes & Possibly a ROM
Packages Requested so far
Chompsms
Pin-lock screen
Google Voice
Dazzle
Skype
ROM Manager
Vonage Mobile App for Facebook
eReader
Opera Mini
Tapatalk Pro
Weather Bug Elite
ATK
NFL
Yahoo mail
vignette
Game Controller
Crossed hammer/wrench
A Blue Android
Ulysse Gizmos
Black Facebook
drocap2
AppBrain
Google Shopper
IMDB
Twidroyd

Upgrading from Leaked Froyo to OTA Froyo
This will show you how to factory reset back to 2.1, Update to Froyo, Root & Deodex (to allow custom themes)
☢Important Notes☢
* Applying SBF will perform a factory reset and wipe all data off your device
* Do NOT attempt to SBF a OTA Froyo (hopefully we be available in future)
* I have tested this method and had no problems
To Apply SBF
1a. Download RSD Lite
SBF INSTRUCTIONS: Install the RSDLite 4.7 program by double clicking on the program.
Move the pst_flash.ini file into the following folder --> Program Files/Motorola/RSDLite
1b. Download SBF from HERE
2. Install the drivers that for Windows to recognize Droid X 32 Bit or 64 Bit
3. Unzip the SBF into a folder.
4. Open RSD Lite and find the UNZIPPED SBF
5. Put your Motorola Droid X in bootloader mode (With Device off, Press Volume Down and camera buttons then press power). Now connect the Droid X via usb.
6. Click start and sit back.
7. Device will no reboot automatically... You will need to remove battery to power down
8. Put Device into android system recovery recovery (not clockwork recovery)
9. Hold down home button and press power button until Motorola logo appears (continue to hold home button till you see android with exclamation point)
10. Use volume rocker to select wipe data factory reset
11. Press Application button (hard key to left of home button)
12. Select yes, then reboot
Root Device
1. Download DoRootForWinows from HERE
2. Extract contents into Android Windows SDK tools folder
Need Help Installing Android SDK?
3. Made sure USB debugging is enabled (settings...applications...development)
4. Run doroot.bat
5. Will open a command prompt and begin rooting device
6. Wait for device to reboot itself then its complete
Manually Deodex Your DX (Allow Custom Themes like BigDX Serentiy)
1. Download xUltimate v2.2.2 (Created by xeudoxus)
2. Unzip xUltimate v2.2.2
3. Connect Droid X with usb cable and choose windows sync mode in usb connection type (located in drop down notification menu)
4. Run Main.exe
5. Run option 1. After option 1 is done, run option 2.
6. Now these well take a while. Run option 3.
7. IMPORTANT: After you have run option 3, you MUST navigate to the xUltimate folder and find "origi_frame" folder, and delete "guava.odex". It's a bad file, and interferes with deodexing process.
8. Now run option 4
9. Exit xUltimate, and put the phone in USB mass storage.
10. Go back into the xUltimate folder and copy "done_frame", and "done_app", and move them to the root of the sdcard.
11. Put phone back in to windows sync mode
12. Open a command prompt, and do the following:
Code:
adb shell
su
stop
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/
cp /sdcard/done_frame/* /system/framework/
rm /system/app/*.odex
rm /system/framework/*.odex
mount -o ro,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
reboot

What is ADB and How do I use it?
ADB lets you control your DroidX with a command prompt to access system files
How to setup Windows Android SDK (Software Dev Kit)
1. Download the latest SDK HERE
2. Extract contents to a new folder on PC (I have mine in adroid-sdk-windows)
3. Goto control panel and open system properties (or right click my computer)
4. Go to Advanced settings
XP: Click the Advanced tab
Vista/Win7: Click Advanced system settings on the left
5. Click Environment Variables near the bottom
6. Double-click on Path in the first scroll box named User Variables
7. Enter the full path to the tools/ directory at the end of Variable Value text box - make sure to separate from existing text with a semi colon ;
8. Here is what the entire contents of my Variable Value text box
Code:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live;C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live;C:\Windows\system32;C:\Windows;C:\Windows\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin;C:\Users\Addie\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\tools
9. Press OK and close remaining boxes open
9. Run SDK Setup.exe from C:\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\
10. If you get an error about not having Java SDK installed but you do, add the path to 'bin' within your Java installation location to the Path environmental variable as described above before the sdk entry you just made. (eg add "C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_20\bin;") This is likely to only be necessary where the 64 bit Java SDK is installed (obviously) on a 64 bit machine.
11. If it gives you an error about http go to settings and click on "Force http//....."
12. Unselect all options except for the USB driver
13. If you can't get the setup to work, download the USB-DRIVERS folder - HERE (Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7)
14. On your phone, click Settings > Applications > Development and make sure USB Debugging is on.
15. Plug your phone into your computer via USB cable (it needs to be on). It should say installing drivers if using Windows.
16. After it installs the drivers, goto the Start menu and type cmd into the search bar (Vista or higher) or click Run then type in cmd (XP) to open the command prompt.
Code:
adb devices
You should see a serial number pop up, it’s the serial number of your phone. This means you are all set. If you do NOT see a serial number, then you need to reinstall the drivers.
Download USBDeview
While the phone is still plugged in, open USBDeview and sort by manufacturer. Find all the HTC/Android drivers and uninstall them all. (Windows Vista requires program to be run as an administrator, otherwise files won't uninstall.)
Once all have been uninstalled, unplug the phone from the USB cable and plug it back in.
The correct drivers should reinstall automatically (check the drivers as they are installing, one should say ADB Device driver).
To check, go to Devices in your Start menu then click on the “Android Phone”. Click on the Hardware tab, and check the list of drivers for ADB Interface under Type.
Done! Now you can use ADB to alter your phone from your computer.
How to Use ADB Commands
1. Use windows Explorer to navigate to Tools folder within android-sdk-windows
2. Right Click and choose new shortcut
3. Enter this Location C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe
4. Click next and name whatever you like (Now you will have quick access to command prompt & it will open up to the right directory)
5. Open the command prompt shortcut just added
6. You should see this prompt C:\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\tools\>
7. Simply type adb shell and press enter and you will be brought to a $ prompt
*If you are rooted you will see # prompt
8. Now you can type many different commands to manipulate your DroidX.... (Deodex, Root, Pull/Push Files, etc)

Switched from Incredible to Droid X yesterday man ...glad I did cause I can get some big mods again been missing ur graphical work since our TP2 days.
Hit me up and I.will test for ya again...
Cheers!

acidbath5546 said:
Switched from Incredible to Droid X yesterday man ...glad I did cause I can get some big mods again been missing ur graphical work since our TP2 days.
Hit me up and I.will test for ya again...
Cheers!
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Glad you made the switch
I got some BIG Graphics coming up soon...
Birdman has a FlyX ROM that should be coming very very soon...
FlyX - Deodexed, optimized, bloat removed, froyo update.zip coming soon to a DX near you....

bignadad said:
Glad you made the switch
I got some BIG Graphics coming up soon...
Birdman has a FlyX ROM that should be coming very very soon...
FlyX - Deodexed, optimized, bloat removed, froyo update.zip coming soon to a DX near you....
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Good stuff man...its way to dead around here compared to other forums.
You know im all over testing for ya.
Cheers!

acidbath5546 said:
Good stuff man...its way to dead around here compared to other forums.
You know im all over testing for ya.
Cheers!
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Cool deal...
im going to send you an invite to my DX dropbox.. you'll find some goodies in there

is birdmans rom going to be blur free?

Joe92T said:
is birdmans rom going to be blur free?
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Not sure yet, but i'm guessing it just might be

You may be able to answer this question for me big
Im currently using the XSense theme for my phone for the sense notification bar.. everything on it is perfect except for one thing... i would REALLY like the green filling of the battery indicator to be blue instead... how can i go about changing the green insides to a lightish blue? Wheres that located at

Joe92T said:
You may be able to answer this question for me big
Im currently using the XSense theme for my phone for the sense notification bar.. everything on it is perfect except for one thing... i would REALLY like the green filling of the battery indicator to be blue instead... how can i go about changing the green insides to a lightish blue? Wheres that located at
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its located in the framework-res.apk
simply open the framework-res.apk from XSense theme in winrar
goto res/drawable-hdmi and extract all contents
there you will see the battery images (stat_sys_battery_0.png - stat_sys_battery_100.png)
open images in photoshop
adjust hue/saturation
drag altered images back into the res/drawable-hdmi inside the framework-res.apk
then use adb shell to get back to device
su
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
cp /sdcard/framework-res.apk /system/framework
mount -o ro,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
reboot

Phoxus claimed that he was aware of a blur-less rom coming out in 1-2 weeks

QQeyes said:
Phoxus claimed that he was aware of a blur-less rom coming out in 1-2 weeks
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Good to know... Thanks

QQeyes said:
Phoxus claimed that he was aware of a blur-less rom coming out in 1-2 weeks
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bignadad said:
Good to know... Thanks
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Hey Big,
Switched from TP2 about a week ago. Loving the new toy. Way too new to this whole droid scene. Can you help a brother out and point me in a good direction to wrap my last brain cell around the whole mod'ing thing of droid life?
BTW, how do you operate the device if you don't have blur/sense on it? use Launch PRo or ADW? (sorry for such noob Q's)
Apreciate your help,
crashDAU

crashdau said:
Hey Big,
Switched from TP2 about a week ago. Loving the new toy. Way too new to this whole droid scene. Can you help a brother out and point me in a good direction to wrap my last brain cell around the whole mod'ing thing of droid life?
BTW, how do you operate the device if you don't have blur/sense on it? use Launch PRo or ADW? (sorry for such noob Q's)
Apreciate your help,
crashDAU
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Here is how i have mine setup
From a new DroidX or after performing a factory reset....
I load froyo 2.2
I root it with 1 click root (also in post 1 of froyo 2.2 thread)
install root explorer & adw
import settings from adw file
i load new build.prop (updates so you can see ALL of maket apps, enables media.stagefright)
update to new adobe flash
install all the apps i need
setup my home panels
deodex to enable custom themes
load custom framework to theme my tbar and misc stuff - teenfaces has a good one, i will have the one in this thread up soon

If my wife ever gives me my balls back I may have to try this out. The DX is my first droid phone and after seeing many of the guys I know mess with them I have to say I will be doing this. Once I update with the official OTA of 2.2 I will start work on bricking my phone. I have to say I am really impressed with how you have mod'd so far.

I absolutely love your notification bar! I'll be keeping up on this theme. Looks great!

Looks great! Any ETA on this?

Finializing theme now.... Any Input?

[GUIDE] The Noobs Guide to Android ROM'ing

Work in progress..
Now the purpose of this guide is only one, to guide you through “cooking” your own stock flashable ROM from a shipped ROM… That’s it. It’s not hard but it does help you start the journey of the real dev work. There are to many "Devs" around that just do something like this guide and copy files from other ROMs to theres, And this DOES NOT make you a Developer so please dont go posting stock deodexed ROMs everywhere and call yourself a Developer
Before starting I’m going to assume you have setup the correct ADB Drivers for your device although not really needed to make a ROM, it does make it easier in the long run.
Once you run through this guide you will have a stock ROM with ROOT permissions, DeoDexed, Zipaligned, Busybox and init.d support. From there you can modify your ROM to your hearts content, all this is doing is making your base. The real Dev work is .smali editing, modifying .xmls making your own apps, etc... This guide will just help you to not rely on other members to release "Stock deodexed ROMs"​
Wording:
ROM = An Android Operating system
Cooking = Making your own ROM
Shipped ROM = A Stock ROM for your device, e.g. a RUU.exe etc…
Kitchen = The Dsixda’s ROM Kitchen
ADB = Android De-Bugging
CWM = Clockwork Mod Custom Recovery
zImage = Kernel controls CPU, Battery etc.
Modem/Radio = Controls cell signal, internet etc.
ROOT = ROOT Permissions, access to the ROOT or / of your device, kind of like the Windows folder on your computer.
DeoDexed = Removing the .odex files from a ROM to allow for .apk customizing e.g. Theming etc..
.apk = Android application file
Init.d = Allows the running of scripts such as Memory tweaks and SD-Card tweaks etc.
SU = Superuser
CMD = Windows Command Prompt
MOD = Modification
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ADB Short codes that may be helpful later:
Type these directly into your CMD window with your device plugged in.
adb reboot recovery = Reboots your phone straight into recovery mode
adb reboot = Reboots your phone
adb push = use this to push files to your phone, make sure you are in the folder with the file you want to push in CMD (Example, adb push c:\android\SystemUI.apk /system/app)
adb logcat = Tells you what your phone is doing.
adb remount = Remounts the partition specified (Example, adb remount /system)
Note 1:
When making a ROM the overall concept is the same for every device that runs CWM or any other custom recovery. The only main difference is extracting the files you need from the Shipped ROM​
Note 2:
It makes it easier to have a shortcut to your kitchen folder and any others you need in your favourites or dektop​
Part 1. Setting up the “Kitchen”
Go to THIS FAQ and choose the method you prefer to install on. If you are running Windows I recommend the Cygwin way. It’s easier and you don’t need to keep booting between Linux and Windows, You don’t even need Linux if you do it the Cygwin way. And please do get the pictorial guide HERE, it helps A LOT for “noobs” and don’t forget to install the Java JDK if you do Windows Option 1. Keep in mind that doing it on Ubuntu IS much faster.
NOW IF Cygwin is to difficult for you, just download Ubuntu and install it next to windows.
Part 2. Extracting the files you need.
There are a few different ways you can do this, the main ones are:
For HTC Devices
Get a RUU.exe from the internet for HTC Devices and extract the system.img and boot.img
Download the RUU and run it on Windows, proceed until you get to the screen with the picture of the phone, see bellow. – (No you don’t need to plug your phone in)
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
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"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"
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Open your Start Menu on Windows
In the Windows 7 search bar type %temp% and hit enter
In the folder that opens click in the search box in the top right corner and search ROM.zip
Drag ROM.zip to your desktop, open and extract system.img and boot.img to your desktop.
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For ANY Android Device (Or if you cant get them any other way)
Using a backup of a stock ROM, This way gives you the ability to make a ROM from pretty much any device that has CWM installed.
Taking the system.img and boot.img from the backup folder
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For Samsung Devices:
Extracting the following from a Samsung Shipped ROM
factoryfs.img (and optionally: cache.img, zImage, modem.bin)
TAR file containing factoryfs.img (optional: cache.img, zImage, modem.bin)
ZIP file containing factoryfs.img (optional: cache.img, zImage, modem.bin)
Any of these above methods can be used and the extracted files placed in the ORIGINAL_UPDATE folder of the kitchen in the next step. If your device is not compatible with these methods check the device list in this THREAD for more guides.
Part 3. Setting up the working folder.
Now we have the files needed to make our ROM let’s get to it!
Go to your kitchen folder then the original_update folder and place your files in It
Start the kitchen by starting Cygwin and typing cd kitchen then ./menu
Hit option “1. Setup working folder from ROM” press enter again
Select the option you want from the list e.g. “(1) system.img and boot.img”
Rename the folder if you wish but it doesn’t matter, hit enter
If you are working from system.img and boot.img you need to run through the extraction process in next step. Most new ROMs use an EXT4 file system so if you are unsure just hit option “2 – Run Ext2Explore (EXT3/EXT4)” and follow the instructions in the Cygwin window (If you are just using a .zip or .tar etc. you don’t need to do this step.)
When that’s finished hit “3 – I’m finished unpacking / abort”
Finally hit Y to see you working folder details once its run through the process.
Part 4. Add the options you want to add
A good thing to do now is, keep it simple. The kitchen is best to use only for making your ROM base, once you have the .zip file most customizing can be done from there unless you need to edit the boot.img etc. but we are not going to get into that in this guide.
Now, we are going to make a simple ROM base optimized for speed and functionality. Follow the next steps and by the end you will be ready to build the ROM.
The most obvious of all, we will add “ROOT Permissions”. So choose option 2.
Always stick with Chains method so hit option F, this won’t take long at all, wait for it to finish the press enter to continue.
Next add Busybox with option 3, hit Y to continue and enter when finished.
Most people disable boot sounds (option 4), I usually just do it later if I choose to.
Don’t worry about Zipaligning because we will do it when we build the ROM.
Next choose option 0 for advanced options.
If you ROM isn’t already DeoDexed choose option 11
If you wish you can backup both folders but I usually don’t bother.
Then select option B to Deodex BOTH folders, this one will take some time, on an HP Laptop core2duo with 4gig of RAM takes about 15 minutes.
Now add /data/app functionality so choose option 13 and select Y to continue, This allows you to move apps from the system folder to your /data/app folder before the install, which in turn allows the end user to uninstall the apps if they wish. This can ONLY be done with certain apps, like apps you get from the market.. YouTube, Google Maps, Twitter etc. DO NOT put dependent apps like SystemUI.apk etc in the /data/app folder.
Next add the Nano text editor on option 14
Next add Command Shell or “Bash” with option 15
Next add init.d support with option 17 to allow the running of init.d scripts, sometimes you may have to manually add the init.d folder to your ROM at the end or before build, either way it doesn’t matter.
Now we are ready to build the ROM and flash it. Understand that all these are optional, if you want to you can just deodex the ROM and go straight to option 99 and build the .zip file. This is just what I recommend you do
Next go to option 99 when you’re ready to build your ROM.
For now you will choose option 1 “Interactive Mode”
When it asks you to Zipalign your .apk’s you can now choose Y and it will quickly run through and Zipalign all the .apk’s in your build.
Once finished, it will start building you ROM.zip file this may take about 5-10 mins on a slow computer or if your CPU is busy already.
When that’s finished it will ask you to either continue with the updater-script or not, this is always a YES for you guys, so hit Y and move on.
Now we need to Sign our ROM, this is always a YES also
The final step is to either rename your ROM or not, it doesn’t matter if you do it now or just rename the .zip file later, so do what you wish and hit enter.
Congratulations you have made your first ROM! You can now backup your current setup in CWM and flash it from your SD-Card, be sure to do a full wipe if it’s the first time and install it.
Note 1:
Sometimes you may get an error and CWM wont flash it, USUALLY this is because the kitchen has screwed up the updater-script but this doesn’t often happen. If it does take one from another ROM on the SAME DEVICE (<< IMPORTANT) and add it to your ROM.​

Part 5. Further Mods and tweaks:

Resources:

Last one..

Well be the first one to reply this is amazing for a person like me who is in the learning process.

Mr.Oug said:
Well be the first one to reply this is amazing for a person like me who is in the learning process.
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That's the idea
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Awesome work! I'll be following this interesting thread. Thanks bro!
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Thank you very much. I've tried and passed from your guide and do I expect further intermediate and advance guide ?

Can't wait to start on this tonight.
I changed my ics lockscreen on my one with help from someone.
Now i finaly can learn to mod a rom on my own.
THX for the tutorial.
Time to learn more from my android

This tutorial worked like a charm.
Nice to see that everything worked and that i learned a lot from it.
Can wait to see how to mod it all.
Keep updating and i will follow the threats.

730000229 said:
Thank you very much. I've tried and passed from your guide and do I expect further intermediate and advance guide ?
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Coming soon guys
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A good tutorial for those with HTC devices, the tablets such as those from Samsung do not follow the file structure as before and will require a correct Edify definition file to create an update script that will work.

lorinkundert said:
A good tutorial for those with HTC devices, the tablets such as those from Samsung do not follow the file structure as before and will require a correct Edify definition file to create an update script that will work.
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The kitchen should still sort it out. I've not had a Samsung tablet but its not going to be that different and if the updater isn't formatted properly compare it to a pre made ROM and see what's different
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hi i have i9100G and i used the guide as written from top to bottm but for my i9100g it ask to change the framework.i tried the guide twice and both times i get stuck at the boot...

manishdev said:
hi i have i9100G and i used the guide as written from top to bottm but for my i9100g it ask to change the framework.i tried the guide twice and both times i get stuck at the boot...
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What do you mean it asked to change the framework. More details mate. Make sure you have the right base ROM for your device
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I'm definitely gonna try this out. Thanks for the instruction!

I want to follow this but i see no specifics on how to set up the kitchen on an Ubuntu machine, i purposely took one of my older dell latitude d420 and completely removed windows and installed the latest version of ubuntu, which is 11.10. would you please if possible, post some specifics on how to go about setting up the kitchen for an ubuntu machine, the faq links are pretty much windows specific. you said that using ubuntu would be much easier to go about this adventure, and i am dying to try it out, but im stuck, I know i have the java files and i have the android sdk all installed and stuff (or so i think). Any kind of enlightenment would be much appreciated,,,,,,,im refreshing this thread like every 2 minutes.....i really wanna dive into this

kevace1 said:
I want to follow this but i see no specifics on how to set up the kitchen on an Ubuntu machine, i purposely took one of my older dell latitude d420 and completely removed windows and installed the latest version of ubuntu, which is 11.10. would you please if possible, post some specifics on how to go about setting up the kitchen for an ubuntu machine, the faq links are pretty much windows specific. you said that using ubuntu would be much easier to go about this adventure, and i am dying to try it out, but im stuck, I know i have the java files and i have the android sdk all installed and stuff (or so i think). Any kind of enlightenment would be much appreciated,,,,,,,im refreshing this thread like every 2 minutes.....i really wanna dive into this
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Just skip everything cywgin. Cywgin basically runs Linux commands on Windows
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Everything will be heaps faster if you run it on ubuntu
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so basically just do all comands written and just omit any refeernce to cywgin? when i extract the zip from the kitchen file, i get 3 folders and a "menu" file, and a readme text. what command do i have to use on terminal to start the kitchen?

Suvi Tool - A generic android suit for windows - V0.1.13.9.20 (21st Sept)

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--------- Suvi Tool ----------​
What is this about?
Suvi Tool is a windows based software tool for any android device. It is written in Java and is Open source.
It uses ADB commands in background and lets you do so many things like install app, copy file, Mount filesystem, Manage aplications, backup applications APK and data. Everything from your Windows PC.
What are main features?
Device Information
Get basic device information like Model, Kernel version, linux version, serial number, etc
Get information about different partitions, and space left in each partition (including SD card)
Manage Applications
List all installed applications
Backup APK
Backup application data
Restore APK and data later (like titanium backup)
Nice UI, Filter apps with name, categories, sizes
Sort on various options
Batch backup/restore as well as single app backup/restore
Freeze/Unfreeze apps (batch or single)
Uninstall apps
Kill apps
Clear application data
Copy Files
Copy file from computer to device
Change permissions to the copied file
Copy file from device to computer
copy whole directory from device
Drag and Drop of files supported
Install APK from computer
Install apk file stored on computer
Install APK as system app or on SD card as well
Drag and Drop of apk file supported
Create CWM of your apps and data
Yes you can select applications and create CWM package
Application data can be included in the CWM zip
Push the CWM.zip to sdcard automatically.
Manage build.properties file
View build.properties file on device
Change it and save back to device
Inbuilt options to add in build.properties
like Kernel and JVM tweaks, network tewaks, performance tweaks
Select the checkbox of the tweak you want, it will be added to build.properties file
change DPI
Reboot Device
Reboot into Recovery or normal reboot
Mount /system writable
View LOG
Clear logs on UI
Auto scroll, or truncate long lines
Change max length of the lines of logs
Everything from your PC!!!
OK I got it. How do I use it?
Download the Suvi Tool
Extract it in a folder
Run SuviTool.exe
What are prerequisites?
Your PC should have required drivers installed
Java (1.5+) 32 bit
Enable USB Debugging on phone
Root
Busybox installed
(No you don't need ADB, its built in the tool)
Cool! Who are target users?
Any one
A developer
A tester
A regular user
This sounds very generic, why its posted in A110 section?
TBH, I have not tested this on other devices
Depending on the feedback, I will take it to generic level for all the devices and Linux platform as well.
Where to download?
**Before download, you can express your thankfulness by clicking 'Thanks' button on any (or all) of my posts here.**
Download - See 'Downloads' tab or Suvi Tool V0.1.13.9.20 Alpha - LATEST
Changeog
File trensfer fix - now copy files to /system locations with root
Cancellable tasks...now cancel button works
UI modifications (Minor)
Some more bugs
Download - Suvi Tool V0.1.13.9.18 Alpha
Where are the sources?
PM me and I will provide source code.
** This is not related to Suvi ROM **
XDA:DevDB Information
Suvi Tool - A generic android suit for windows - V0.1.13.9.20 (21st Sept), a Tool/Utility for the Micromax A110
Contributors
bsuhas, bsuhas
Version Information
Status: Alpha
Created 2013-09-24
Last Updated 2013-09-24

Screenshots​
Device Information
Application Manager
Sort
Filter
File Transfer
Build.prop editor
Log Viewer
Known issues, Bugs​
There would be many bugs, this is alpha version. But the basic functions are tested and useful.
To name few -
SMS and contacts data backup may not work fully.
Data restore across android version (like ICS to JB) may not work
Etc...

The Mechanism of ADB Commands
Internally, the tool uses all ADB commands. These commands are not hard-coded in the source files but externalized to a XML file.
Open SuviTool\resources\ADBCommands-config.xml to see the details.
A normal ADB command is defined as
Code:
<command type="adb">
<id>COPY_TO_DISK</id>
<args>
<arg name="device-path"/>
<arg name="disk-path"/>
</args>
<expected-result type="not-starts-with">remote object</expected-result>
<exec-lines>
<line>pull</line>
<line>"${device-path}"</line>
<line>"${disk-path}"</line>
</exec-lines>
</command>
This command will take 2 arguments and will run as adb.exe pull "src.path" "dest.path"
A ADB shell command is defined as
Code:
<command type="shell">
<id>GET_PROPS</id>
<expected-result type="not-empty"/>
<exec-lines>
<line>getprop</line>
</exec-lines>
</command>
This command will not take any arguments and will run as adb.exe shell getprop
A command sometimes requires su permissions. Like this -
Code:
<command type="shell" force-su="true">
<id>ENABLE_PKG</id>
<args>
<arg name="pkg"/>
</args>
<expected-result type="ends-with">new state: enabled</expected-result>
<exec-lines>
<line>pm enable ${pkg}</line>
</exec-lines>
</command>
This command will take 1 argument of the package and un-freeze the application.
Further more, the shell commands will be sequenced - means they can be executed in sequence.
Code:
<command type="shell-sequence" force-su="true">
<id>CHMOD_RWRR</id>
<expected-result type="not-empty"/>
<args>
<arg name="file"/>
</args>
<seq-command id="CHMOD">
<command-arg>644</command-arg>
<command-arg>${file}</command-arg>
</seq-command>
</command>
This command will change the permission of a file to 644 (rwrr) by internally executing CHMOD command (which is defined as shell command in the same XML file)
Cool!!!!

Looks like you have done so much of work, how can I help/support you?
Sure, you can express your thankfulness by clicking 'Thanks' button on any (or all) of my posts here.
Also, you can donate to me if you feel so -
You can buy me a coffee
OR
Use Donate button here on left side.
OR
Click here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/donatetome.php?u=4396693

Customizations​
Add build.prop tweaks
You can add you own build.prop tweak which will reflect on the UI build.properties editor tab. You can use it in your development.
Open SuviTool\resources\Build.prop_tweaks.xml file and follow the procedure
Code:
<tweak category="__This will be the tab name on the editor__"
description="__This will be property header (name)__"
show-props="true/false __This will show/hide the actual property text form UI__">
<property id="your.build.prop1"
type="string (if text values), toggle (if ON/OFF type)"
defaule-value="__default value__"
on-value="__true/1/on or whatever for toggle__" off-value="__false/0/off or whatever for toggle__"/>
<property Repeat the property tags/>
</tweak>
For example, to add the Bravia engine tweak under the 'Addon Packs' category
Code:
<tweak category="[COLOR="Red"]Addon pacs[/COLOR]" description="[COLOR="red"]Bravia engine[/COLOR]" show-props="disabled">
<property id="ro.service.swiqi2.supported" type="toggle" defaule-value="true"/>
<property id="persist.service.swiqi2.enable" type="toggle" defaule-value="1"/>
</tweak>
It will be shown as
Example2:

This tool is very helpful keep it up

Cool... Thanks.. :good:

Just finished creating OP, yet got 6 downloads....Expecting a review soon.

will try.. and review soon.. thank you sir..

Ohhhh Finally You posted the Tool
@bsuhas
Sir,
Finally you posted the tool. Every time while viewing your signature I was wondering that where have you posted the tool that I am not able to get. So this was the project you were working on Sir. Or there is some more surprises for us.
Just Downloading it and will review it in few minutes, though for full review we need at least two days time.
BTW It seems to be great like SUVI-Heart. Let me find out more from it.
Thanks for this awesome work. Not in a good position or I will surely prefer for donating you.

BOND1987 said:
@bsuhas
Sir,
Finally you posted the tool. Every time while viewing your signature I was wondering that where have you posted the tool that I am not able to get. So this was the project you were working on Sir. Or there is some more surprises for us.
Just Downloading it and will review it in few minutes, though for full review we need at least two days time.
BTW It seems to be great like SUVI-Heart. Let me find out more from it.
Thanks for this awesome work. Not in a good position or I will surely prefer for donating you.
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Yeah. I updated my signature to this thread. This tool is a revised boosted enhanced version of old tool AAM (aka Android application manager)
Its more than 6 months work in the Suvi Tool. If you see the amount of source code written, you will get surprised.

It is going to be a famous universal software android tool for sure,wonderful job,hats off :thumbup::thumbup: :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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showstopper1 said:
Brother if you make this tool universal to all devices for sure it will be a mega hit,wonderful job,hats off :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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It is a universal. I just have not released on that level. I will do it soon. Let it be more robust here first.

bsuhas said:
It is a universal. I just have not released on that level. I will do it soon. Let it be more robust here first.
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Will tell my friends about this tool as they are not familiar using their android ui
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I recommend you post it on Android Section so that it will reach Public's Great Work by the Way

Initial Reviews
@bsuhas
Sir,
I must say its a hard work of yours -- SUVI Universal Android Tools
Truly you are genius of Java Sir. First Thing to say, seriously everyone will love using it. But Sir, you are kicking the apps like ROM Manager, Rom Toolbox and other root apps doing same and killing mobiles spaces.
The UI is wonderful. Was thinking, that if you could do something to Dsixda's Android Kitchen's UI also. Personally felt.
The works and intial ornaments for build.prop tweaks are good for a noob like me also. Through that I managed proximity sensor of the 4.2 ROM and its working. Then rebooted through the tool. Everything I found to be great and after all its a SUVI-Heart Tool. Got something I will never skip using till the time I will be in this Android.
Once again I will like to thank you for the awesome work. Just great to have it and feeling like a dev after using the build.prop tweaks from that.
Bug :-
I got this while starting the program every time but it works cool and no effect on tool for this error.
"The program can't start because MSVr100.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."

bsuhas said:
It is a universal. I just have not released on that level. I will do it soon. Let it be more robust here first.
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looks to be good. wish you well...

BOND1987 said:
@bsuhas
Sir,
I must say its a hard work of yours -- SUVI Universal Android Tools
Truly you are genius of Java Sir. First Thing to say, seriously everyone will love using it. But Sir, you are kicking the apps like ROM Manager, Rom Toolbox and other root apps doing same and killing mobiles spaces.
The UI is wonderful. Was thinking, that if you could do something to Dsixda's Android Kitchen's UI also. Personally felt.
The works and intial ornaments for build.prop tweaks are good for a noob like me also. Through that I managed proximity sensor of the 4.2 ROM and its working. Then rebooted through the tool. Everything I found to be great and after all its a SUVI-Heart Tool. Got something I will never skip using till the time I will be in this Android.
Once again I will like to thank you for the awesome work. Just great to have it and feeling like a dev after using the build.prop tweaks from that.
Bug :-
I got this while starting the program every time but it works cool and no effect on tool for this error.
"The program can't start because MSVr100.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."
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You will feel more like developer after reading this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45702603&postcount=5
All please see this guide to see the power of the tool.

bsuhas said:
You will feel more like developer after reading this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45702603&postcount=5
All please see this guide to see the power of the tool.
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WOW! I am a C# developer, and looking at that link and the tool I'm amazed how much work and effort you must have put into this tool! Great work bro! I'm sure this tool will go a really long way....... :good:

ibshar said:
WOW! I am a C# developer, and looking at that link and the tool I'm amazed how much work and effort you must have put into this tool! Great work bro! I'm sure this tool will go a really long way....... :good:
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This will definely blow your mind. Best part of the Suvi Tool source code.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45702551&postcount=3

[GUIDE] Rooting the Moann inkPalm 5

Follow anything in this guide at your own risk. I will not accept any responsibility if you are left with a bricked device, and/or a device that is damaged or impaired in some way. These steps are a reconstruction of what I was doing - I haven't actually tested the exact files attached, which should be more cleaner than the ones I was working with.
The inkPalm 5 is a 5.2" eReader with an Allwinner 32-bit ARM B300 CPU and 1GB RAM running Android 8.1 sold in China under Xiaomi's Moaan brand.
This involves writing a file to /system, which may prevent you from installing future OTAs. Be warned that the firmware for this device cannot be downloaded, so you could end up with an unrepairable brick!
Make sure ADB is setup first.
Download dump_kernel_to_system_signed.zip
Reboot the inkPalm into recovery mode :
Code:
reboot recovery
Use the touch screen and/or volume + power buttons to choose the "Apply update from ADB" option
On the computer, run
Code:
adb sideload path\to\dump_kernel_to_system_signed.zip
(making the obvious substitution)
When it's done, choose the first option in the recovery (reboot system now) to boot back into Android
Back in an adb shell, run
Code:
cp /system/bimg.img /sdcard/
Install the Magisk APK
Open Magisk, tap install
I don't think the AVB/dm-verity option needs to be checked, so I left it unchecked. YMMV. The inkPalm doesn't encrypt itself even if you enable a PIN.
Choose bimg.img from your storage and let Magisk do its thing
Transfer the magisk_patched*.img file in your Downloads folder onto the PC
Flashing the patched kernel image with recovery
Rename your magisk_patched.img file to boot.img
Using your favourite archive manager, add your boot.img to the root folder of kernel_flashing_template.zip
In a command prompt, run
Code:
java -jar signapk-1.0.jar -w testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 kernel_flashing_template.zip kernel_flashing_template_signed.zip
(If you run into problems, make sure you have JRE 8 installed.)
Reboot back into recovery and
Code:
adb sideload
kernel_flashing_template_signed.zip
Reboot back into Android and hopefully you should have a rooted inkPalm with Magisk
(Flashing with fastboot should work, but I've not tested that.)
EDIT: You can find an extended guide at https://github.com/qwerty12/inkPalm-5-EPD105-root with steps for installing microG.

qwerty12 said:
Follow anything in this guide at your own risk. I will not accept any responsibility if you are left with a bricked device, and/or a device that is damaged or impaired in some way. These steps are a reconstruction of what I was doing - I haven't actually tested the exact files attached, which should be more cleaner than the ones I was working with.
The inkPalm 5 is a 5.2" eReader with an Allwinner 32-bit ARM B300 CPU and 1GB RAM running Android 8.1 sold in China under Xiaomi's Moaan brand.
This involves writing a file to /system, which may prevent you from installing future OTAs. Be warned that the firmware for this device cannot be downloaded, so you could end up with an unrepairable brick!
Make sure ADB is setup first.
Download dump_kernel_to_system_signed.zip
Reboot the inkPalm into recovery mode :
Code:
reboot recovery
Use the touch screen and/or volume + power buttons to choose the "Apply update from ADB" option
On the computer, run
Code:
adb sideload path\to\dump_kernel_to_system_signed.zip
(making the obvious substitution)
When it's done, choose the first option in the recovery (reboot system now) to boot back into Android
Back in an adb shell, run
Code:
cp /system/bimg.img /sdcard/
Install the Magisk APK
Open Magisk, tap install
I don't think the AVB/dm-verity option needs to be checked, so I left it unchecked. YMMV. The inkPalm doesn't encrypt itself even if you enable a PIN.
Choose bimg.img from your storage and let Magisk do its thing
Transfer the magisk_patched*.img file in your Downloads folder onto the PC
Flashing the patched kernel image with recovery
Rename your magisk_patched.img file to boot.img
Using your favourite archive manager, add your boot.img to the root folder of kernel_flashing_template.zip
In a command prompt, run
Code:
java -jar signapk-1.0.jar -w testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 kernel_flashing_template.zip kernel_flashing_template_signed.zip
(If you run into problems, make sure you have JRE 8 installed.)
Reboot back into recovery and
Code:
adb sideload
kernel_flashing_template_signed.zip
Reboot back into Android and hopefully you should have a rooted inkPalm with Magisk
(Flashing with fastboot should work, but I've not tested that.)
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As far as I could gather, with both USB connection and developper mode on, ADB conncection is explicitely rejected. Besides, there is, on InkPalm, below the usuals USB checks, one that reads "...ADB/ADT..." which cannot be checked. The connetion request by wireless ADB, supplying the correct address, is also rejected.... As though the device needed be rooted first !

I haven't tested using ADB over Wi-Fi, but I can honestly say I have had no issues using ADB over USB on the inkPalm. ADB was enabled by default on mine, and not to mention the security of it has been weakened - you don't even need to approve ADB connections for the first time...

So, since mine seems to reject ADB on both USB and WI-FI, what would you suggest to try as next --and desperate ? I cannot find any reference to the manufacturer that would eventually grant me permissions-- step ?
So long,
Sixto Quesada

Bis -- I forget to mention that my primary goal is merely to be able to change the language to English, as I think that there are already many possibilities in-built as to the configuration, including the shell !

squsqu6 said:
So, since mine seems to reject ADB on both USB and WI-FI, what would you suggest to try as next --and desperate ?
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Is debugging mode actually on? Open the settings, go to the highlighted page and
{
"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"
}
turn the highlighted setting on (make sure the setting above it is on too - it will let you install external APKs)
You can follow these steps to show the Developer Settings, that's up to you: https://github.com/epodegrid/epd106-ADB#step-1-install-adb
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Bis -- I forget to mention that my primary goal is merely to be able to change the language to English
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If you really can't get ADB to work, then there might be another way. Install the APK of my launcher fork (how you do that is up to you - you can try using the built-in browser or transferring the APK over MTP and using the file manager [which I've never opened] to install it).
In the new launcher, tap-and-hold the Settings icon (the one with a dark background),
choose Additional Settings and tap Locale. Then follow the instructions here: https://github.com/philips/inkpalm-5-adb-english#change-the-language

ADB is definit[iv]ely unavailable. But your launcher fork --that I already had, but did not know what to do with-- works, I now have most of the menu in English.
Thank you so much.

This worked great for me thanks a lot. I have a quick question if you know it. Is there anyway to get the old style android soft nav bar on the bottom (home, back, open apps)? The stuff you can do with the home button/logo button in settings is pretty limited.

Thanks.
reaverclan said:
Is there anyway to get the old style android soft nav bar on the bottom (home, back, open apps)?
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I think it may have removed entirely to save space. That's just a guess though. I tried two Magisk modules to enable it - one sets that qemu property and the other uses an Android resource overlay - and both didn't work. The only workaround I can suggest, untested, would be this: https://github.com/epodegrid/epd106-ADB#step-4-naviation-button

qwerty12 said:
Thanks.
I think it may have removed entirely to save space. That's just a guess though. I tried two Magisk modules to enable it - one sets that qemu property and the other uses an Android resource overlay - and both didn't work. The only workaround I can suggest, untested, would be this: https://github.com/epodegrid/epd106-ADB#step-4-naviation-button
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Yeah I tried step 4 and adb said the file was to old so rejected it and I tired it in the file manager anyways to see what would happen and it says it's not a working package or not compatible. So I guess it's for another xiaomi device or base android version. I also noticed only the stock file manager can actually invoke the package installer, root explorer gets the prompt to install but never then sends it to the Manger to load it and give the option for an install.

reaverclan said:
Yeah I tried step 4 and adb said the file was to old so rejected it and I tired it in the file manager anyways to see what would happen and it says it's not a working package or not compatible.
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It's actually because the modified launcher mentioned in this thread uses the package name com.moan.moanwm (credits to whoever found that out; doing that allows the original Settings to be launched), which actually belongs to those navball buttons... I was originally going to suggest to just get rid of the launcher, so you can install the navball buttons, but they're really crashy and useless anyway. Sorry, I don't know what else to suggest - given other "QOL" changes by Moann (see below), I strongly suspect the navigation button code was ripped out entirely to save RAM.
I also noticed only the stock file manager can actually invoke the package installer, root explorer gets the prompt to install but never then sends it to the Manger to load it and give the option for an install.
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Give Total Commander a try.
Moann really did a number on this device's Android build and messed it up, presumably in the name of "security". Only certain programs can show the original Settings, which messes up other applications' ability to show the app info of programs; the only thing that can force stop programs is Settings (which messes up Titanium Backup) and Root Explorer probably tries to invoke the Android installer directly (if that's a thing).

qwerty12 said:
It's actually because the modified launcher mentioned in this thread uses the package name com.moan.moanwm (credits to whoever found that out; doing that allows the original Settings to be launched), which actually belongs to those navball buttons... I was originally going to suggest to just get rid of the launcher, so you can install the navball buttons, but they're really crashy and useless anyway. Sorry, I don't know what else to suggest - given other "QOL" changes by Moann (see below), I strongly suspect the navigation button code was ripped out entirely to save RAM.
Give Total Commander a try.
Moann really did a number on this device's Android build and messed it up, presumably in the name of "security". Only certain programs can show the original Settings, which messes up other applications' ability to show the app info of programs; the only thing that can force stop programs is Settings (which messes up Titanium Backup) and Root Explorer probably tries to invoke the Android installer directly (if that's a thing).
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Ah I see that's clever. It's not the end of the world and yeah I think it's cause root explorer does what you said about invoking the thing directly. I just use the stock app to only install and that's it. My journey so far is shown here and regardless of the jank it has been a great device. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4140508&postcount=155
Thanks again for the time to make it even greater. Only thing that sucks is no stock img to un brick if something goes to far. Hopefully someone leaks that at some point. This device seems pretty new to the market still.

squsqu6 said:
ADB is definit[iv]ely unavailable. But your launcher fork --that I already had, but did not know what to do with-- works, I now have most of the menu in English.
Thank you so much.
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I now have a new, but old !, trouble : battery life. I have enforced all saving possibilities available --from standard menu, from E-Ink Launcher, and, from RomToolBox, processors speed slowing--, and, yet, after 8 hours of use, InkPalm battery is totally empty, even though being totally user-idle --not a single user application being active according to linux 'top' request. Conversely, Kobo reader battery lasts for days in reading mode.
My question : would it be thinkable any possible trick of triggering the sleeping function without pushing the red button, so as to keep the screen as it is --allowing the reading of actual page until next (not a book, a musical partion, which takes longer !)--. Bypassing by script the red button action, or other ? --Note : the screensaver option allows for user-image, like a screenshot, but it requires to move it to the proper place and to renew it at every page...
Sorry for being so long, I am far from being familiar wich Linux (Android).
Greetings,
S. Quesada