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How to customise APK's Images [EASY]

First off you need a deodoxed custom rom , next copy the desired APK's from your System/App folder or from the zip you flashed or from wherever.
Download and Install WinRAR or 7Zip and drag the APK onto the shortcut on your desktop. It should open it up , next extract the LDPI and the HDPI folder/s onto your desktop.
Edit your pics with any program e.g. Paint.net . Then replace the modified folder with the old one.
Next download SignAPKTics from APKTops and install that. Drag the modded APK to your SD card.
Click START , choose the APK , click next , choose Test Sign and click sign! Wait 1.5 mins! And ot should be done. Now just (with root browser) replace the old one with the modded one.
And re-boot! Enjoy...

hah great tip for us
thanks

Has the OP tested this trick?

Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!! :^)
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium

bumslayer said:
Has the OP tested this trick?
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Click START , choose the APK , click next , choose Test Sign and click sign! Wait 1.5 mins! And ot should be done. Now just (with root browser) replace the old one with the modded one.
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I'm not sure if he has tried it with system app. replacing a file like systemUI.apk or framework-res.apk will make our device continously give FC message. we should use zip file to push the apk to /system/app. system app is also should not signed. I always using this trick without signing stuff and it works. we just need to make sure that we're replace the ordinary file (not the .9 one) and put a picture with same resolution with the original one.

Exactly my thoughts. Resigning systems apps is a big NO. I already did it twice (SystemUI.apk) and I ended up with no statusbar. Good thing I had a backup.

bumslayer said:
Exactly my thoughts. Resigning systems apps is a big NO. I already did it twice (SystemUI.apk) and I ended up with no statusbar. Good thing I had a backup.
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afaik, it's all or nothing. if you resign one system apk, you have to do for all system apk with the same key.

irfanbagus said:
afaik, it's all or nothing. if you resign one system apk, you have to do for all system apk with the same key.
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AND permissions.. make sure the permissions are same as original BEFORE putting it in the appropriate folder..

noobwithgalaxyy said:
AND permissions.. make sure the permissions are same as original BEFORE putting it in the appropriate folder..
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Thats the reason I prefer flashing instead of manually replacing the files cuz then you dont need to set the permissions. Its good for lazy people like me

I have tried it and it works. I did it because when I didn't it said "status bar force close".
Sent from my GT-S5360 using XDA

I.AM.H3RO said:
I have tried it and it works. I did it because when I didn't it said "status bar force close".
Sent from my GT-S5360 using XDA
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lol?
show us screen shots
when making a guide always post screenshots dude,
not just post words,
make it clarified and very detailed so that people reading this will not get lost,
also don't post for the sake of just putting it there,
you have a good title
but when people read this its not "easy"
try to put yourself in other people's shoes,
even i can't comprehend the output you put on this
no offence but make this better and stop posting threads that are useless

The easiest and foolproof method is to use Ninjamorph or metamorph app from market.I've modified tones of .pngs with them.
First open the apk with the app
Exit the app
Go to myfiles/Androidthemes/workspace/name-of-apk/res/
Then go to drawable ldpi
Take a look at all of the .png files
Find which .png you want to replace.
You should make your own pic with photoshop or anything to replace it with exact resolution and name
Store it in the sd-card
Open the app again
Go to Existing project/name-of-apk/res/drawable ldpi
Click on the .png you want to replace
App will ask you to replace it with some other .png
Navigate to the modified pic
It'll replace the .png
Then go back to homepage of app
Then click finish project
Tap on the apk name
App will ask you whether you want to replace the original apk
Do as you want
Reboot phone
Make a nandroid backup before everything. cheers
sent while doin' some burnouts

b16h22 said:
The easiest and foolproof method is to use Ninjamorph or metamorph app from market.I've modified tones of .pngs with them.
First open the apk with the app
Exit the app
Go to myfiles/Androidthemes/workspace/name-of-apk/res/
Then go to drawable ldpi
Take a look at all of the .png files
Find which .png you want to replace.
You should make your own pic with photoshop or anything to replace it with exact resolution and name
Store it in the sd-card
Open the app again
Go to Existing project/name-of-apk/res/drawable ldpi
Click on the .png you want to replace
App will ask you to replace it with some other .png
Navigate to the modified pic
It'll replace the .png
Then go back to homepage of app
Then click finish project
Tap on the apk name
App will ask you whether you want to replace the original apk
Do as you want
Reboot phone
Make a nandroid backup before everything. cheers
sent while doin' some burnouts
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yea metamorph/ninjamorph is great but i'd prefer to do it in PC and just push it via adb cuz i use photoshop and i find it a hassle to use my phone to edit apk's

It's for those guys who dont know how to decompile/compile apk files with their pc.But I agree with you, pc is the best way to go.
sent while doin' some burnouts

I.AM.H3RO said:
First off you need a deodoxed custom rom , next copy the desired APK's from your System/App folder or from the zip you flashed or from wherever.
Download and Install WinRAR or 7Zip and drag the APK onto the shortcut on your desktop. It should open it up , next extract the LDPI and the HDPI folder/s onto your desktop.
Edit your pics with any program e.g. Paint.net . Then replace the modified folder with the old one.
Next download SignAPKTics from APKTops and install that. Drag the modded APK to your SD card.
Click START , choose the APK , click next , choose Test Sign and click sign! Wait 1.5 mins! And ot should be done. Now just (with root browser) replace the old one with the modded one.
And re-boot! Enjoy...
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May be you should try it out first.Replacing system apps with root explorer is a very dangerous business.I'm familiar with that.My phone started to do endless boot loops which even a nandroid restore failed to fix and ended up in flashing a new stock rom.
sent while doin' some burnouts

b16h22 said:
May be you should try it out first.Replacing system apps with root explorer is a very dangerous business.I'm familiar with that.My phone started to do endless boot loops which even a nandroid restore failed to fix and ended up in flashing a new stock rom.
sent while doin' some burnouts
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agree
pushing it using adb is a more safer way, because if something goes wrong with forcing it to system then you can just repush the original system apk

you was replacing a running apk. there's no doubt it will give you FC message (lol). try your method to replace framework-res.apk or any system app/framework. b16h22 is right. your method is dangerous.

I modify my systemui.apk but signapktic give
Doesn't exist
132 installed package
Error ...

I'm just trying to help people , if you don't like it then good for you. I'd love to add screenies but laptop is broken. If you could provide them then brilliant.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using XDA

Use test sign and if that doesn't work are install signapktic
Sent from my GT-S5360 using XDA

Reboot Option for Xperia J

Here is my second contribution, the Reboot Option for Xperia J with stock jb v..A.0.31:highfive:
a trick I found when adding the option to restart: if you leave a bit tight off button displays the Safe Boot option. like the picture
Here is the link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/gnujxksjxj88os9/RebootOption.rar
Required:
Rooted phone
Root Explorer
Deodexed rom
How to install:
1.- Download the framework-res.apk and android.policy.jar and place on SD card..
2.-Now open ROOT EXPLORER and select mount as R/W option in the top right corner..
3.-Now copy the framework-res.apk and android.policy.jar to system/ give rw-r-r permissions..
4.-Now move the framework-res.apk and android.policy.jar to system/framework (replace all file).
5.-Now reboot the phone.
DONE
SET PERMISSIONS AS SHOWN IN PIC
Do not forget to press the thanks button, if you like my work

sorry i have a Xperia J with stock rom.
is this working with stock rom?

Suxter said:
sorry i have a Xperia J with stock rom.
is this working with stock rom?
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Yes, is for only xperia j:fingers-crossed: stock jb v11.0.31

I was trying to make this but i didnt have time! Thanks man! Can you do me a favor and please upload new version of edited status bar in which you will add back the clock and the % of baterry please!

2010matej said:
I was trying to make this but i didnt have time! Thanks man! Can you do me a favor and please upload new version of edited status bar in which you will add back the clock and the % of baterry please!
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here is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365686

nothing changes
i've follow your instruction but nothing changes?

alveolusss said:
i've follow your instruction but nothing changes?
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I just tray and work
1.-you need latest stock jb vA.0.31
2.-deodexed the rom.
2.- you need copy both file to system/
3.- change permission like the picture:
4.- move both file to system/framework
5.- reboot the phone.

System/fonts request

Hello people,
I've been changing a few things here on my Xperia J and after a few changes, I managed to stay with different fonts, which did not mean to ... I also forgot to make backup. I've done reset the phone but did not work with the folder, so I come to ask someone who has a Xperia J can send me the fonts folder located in system / fonts
Edit-Somone who has the original folder witout changes
Thanks in advance to all,
migu674

migu674 said:
Hello people,
I've been changing a few things here on my Xperia J and after a few changes, I managed to stay with different fonts, which did not mean to ... I also forgot to make backup. I've done reset the phone but did not work with the folder, so I come to ask someone who has a Xperia J can send me the fonts folder located in system / fonts
Edit-Somone who has the original folder witout changes
Thanks in advance to all,
migu674
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Suppose if nobody sends you the fonts, you can use your ftf and deodex it and take the fonts out!
This way you will get the official fonts and you won't have any doubts in your head !
If you are unsure what I am talking about, quote me and I will explain further. Search the forum please because many answers are already in it!

Hnk1 said:
Suppose if nobody sends you the fonts, you can use your ftf and deodex it and take the fonts out!
This way you will get the official fonts and you won't have any doubts in your head !
If you are unsure what I am talking about, quote me and I will explain further. Search the forum please because many answers are already in it!
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Can you explain how can I do that, plz?

migu674 said:
Can you explain how can I do that, plz?
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Use ftf extractor and the guide and you will get apk files for your complete ROM.
Find the file you are looking for!
You need to have ftf file for your Xperia first !
Check this forum. Till 9th step
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849867
You may use this method too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/general/tut-how-to-extract-ftf-file-to-make-t2060508

Hnk1 said:
Use ftf extractor and the guide and you will get apk files for your complete ROM.
Find the file you are looking for!
You need to have ftf file for your Xperia first !
Check this forum. Till 9th step
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849867
You may use this method too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/general/tut-how-to-extract-ftf-file-to-make-t2060508
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Excuse my inexperience but how can I get the FTF file, with a simpler form

migu674 said:
Excuse my inexperience but how can I get the FTF file, with a simpler form
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find in your general forum : FTF files for your Xperia. Make sure your model number matches the ftf file but region variation wouldnot be a trouble!
CHECK STOCK FTTS and download the FTF depending if you are using ICS or JB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/general/xperia-jst26i-roms-kernels-mods-how-tos-t2237164

Hnk1 said:
find in your general forum : FTF files for your Xperia. Make sure your model number matches the ftf file but region variation wouldnot be a trouble!
CHECK STOCK FTTS and download the FTF depending if you are using ICS or JB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/general/xperia-jst26i-roms-kernels-mods-how-tos-t2237164
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Error occurred in step 7 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849867).
I also tried 2048 and 8192 and still doesn't work.

migu674 said:
Error occurred in step 7 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849867).
I also tried 2048 and 8192 and still doesn't work.
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to fix the problem via method one, do you have all drivers installed with USB debugging on in settings ?
what's the error n which steps you took ?
you can try the second method too
I suppose you should use flash tool, I always use that method

Hnk1 said:
to fix the problem via method one, do you have all drivers installed with USB debugging on in settings ?
what's the error n which steps you took ?
you can try the second method too
I suppose you should use flash tool, I always use that method
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I downloaded stock ftf (11.2.A.0.31) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/general/xperia-jst26i-roms-kernels-mods-how-tos-t2237164, then I did everything up to step 6 in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849867 and when I tried to step 7 has given this error described in the image attached...
Can you explain another method step by step, plz...
Can you mean a quick way to do all steps to restore the fonts.
Sorry about my ignorance in this subject.

migu674 said:
I downloaded stock ftf (11.2.A.0.31) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/general/xperia-jst26i-roms-kernels-mods-how-tos-t2237164, then I did everything up to step 6 in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849867 and when I tried to step 7 has given this error described in the image attached...
Can you explain another method step by step, plz...
Can you mean a quick way to do all steps to restore the fonts.
Sorry about my ignorance in this subject.
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Use the second method, I just remembered that Xperia J was released in 2013. This tool works till 2012 devices! As devices from 2013 uses ext4 rather than old yaffs!
Second method should work!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/general/tut-how-to-extract-ftf-file-to-make-t2060508

1. Open .ftf with WinRAR/any zip archiver.
2. Extract system.sin.
3. Open Flashtool, and go to tools>sin editor. Select your extracted system.sin.
3. Click "dump header"
4. Wait for it to finish, the output is a system.ext4 file.
5. Use a Linux archiver tool(Google, many programmes available), to extract the fonts folder.
6. Make a flashable zip/copy the fonts inside the folder to your phones system>fonts folder. Set the correct permissions!
Done. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Hnk1 said:
Use the second method, I just remembered that Xperia J was released in 2013. This tool works till 2012 devices! As devices from 2013 uses ext4 rather than old yaffs!
Second method should work!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/general/tut-how-to-extract-ftf-file-to-make-t2060508
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And after getting the file ext4 what should I do?

MatsPunt said:
1. Open .ftf with WinRAR/any zip archiver.
2. Extract system.sin.
3. Open Flashtool, and go to tools>sin editor. Select your extracted system.sin.
3. Click "dump header"
4. Wait for it to finish, the output is a system.ext4 file.
5. Use a Linux archiver tool(Google, many programmes available), to extract the fonts folder.
6. Make a flashable zip/copy the fonts inside the folder to your phones system>fonts folder. Set the correct permissions!
Done. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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When finished I tell if I succeeded, thanks

MatsPunt said:
1. Open .ftf with WinRAR/any zip archiver.
2. Extract system.sin.
3. Open Flashtool, and go to tools>sin editor. Select your extracted system.sin.
3. Click "dump header"
4. Wait for it to finish, the output is a system.ext4 file.
5. Use a Linux archiver tool(Google, many programmes available), to extract the fonts folder.
6. Make a flashable zip/copy the fonts inside the folder to your phones system>fonts folder. Set the correct permissions!
Done. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I have the system.ext4, but now i can't find a program to extract
Edit- I just found

migu674 said:
I have the system.ext4, but now i can't find a program to extract
Edit- I just found
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Tell me if you sort out the problem !

Hnk1 said:
Tell me if you sort out the problem !
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Yes, I just replaced the fonts folder, but the problem appeared when I tried to see emoji on android, because before I could see the black and white emoji even with the fonts of origin and now it seems that not ...
Edit- Before I could see emoji in sms (as in the picture), but now I can not see and I thought the problem was with the fonts folder, because he had made ​​some alterations. There are solution?

MatsPunt said:
1. Open .ftf with WinRAR/any zip archiver.
2. Extract system.sin.
3. Open Flashtool, and go to tools>sin editor. Select your extracted system.sin.
3. Click "dump header"
4. Wait for it to finish, the output is a system.ext4 file.
5. Use a Linux archiver tool(Google, many programmes available), to extract the fonts folder.
6. Make a flashable zip/copy the fonts inside the folder to your phones system>fonts folder. Set the correct permissions!
Done. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks a lot for your time, you was very useful. :good:

migu674 said:
Yes, I just replaced the fonts folder, but the problem appeared when I tried to see emoji on android, because before I could see the black and white emoji even with the fonts of origin and now it seems that not ...
Edit- Before I could see emoji in sms (as in the picture), but now I can not see and I thought the problem was with the fonts folder, because he had made ​​some alterations. There are solution?
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In settings / go to keyboard/languages n input and see if you have enabled emoji. Its in KitKat . I guess jb has it too

Hnk1 said:
In settings / go to keyboard/languages n input and see if you have enabled emoji. Its in KitKat . I guess jb has it too
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The imagem that I posted is from JB, emoji in KitKat is colored...
The problem is not that I think because I entered by smartphone in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emoji and I could not see emoji.

Xperia J "Android is upgrading" Every Boot

I have Xperia J Rooted,Unlocked and Deodexed.
I don't know why but I face Android is upgrading every boot.
It's loading all apps again so my boot takes about 5-10 minutes.
What can I do?

It's because you have .odex files left in your system. If you deodexed you're self you should delete odex fils.
Good luck.
Sent from my ST21i

Dzepar said:
It's because you have .odex files left in your system. If you deodexed you're self you should delete odex fils.
Good luck.
Sent from my ST21i
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How can I remove that .odex files?
Where are they?

You'll have to delete them manual they are in: system/app folder and in system/framwork folder. But before you delete anything make backup with cwm.
Sent from my ST21i

Dzepar said:
You'll have to delete them manual they are in: system/app folder and in system/framwork folder. But before you delete anything make backup with cwm.
Sent from my ST21i
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But I don't know what are the differences between odex and deodexed files. How can I know which is odex or deodex.
In addition I use a mod which is called Pure Performance X
This mod have Zipalign and CrosBreeder
Do they cause that problem?

Search on xda what are odex
Sent from my ST21i

Same problem
I also have this type of problem but i am on odex. So i don't know what is actually the problem. I only install xperia keyboard by cwm and also xtheme engine. Are they actually caused from titanium backup since i once saw that on others forum.

[LOLLIPOP] Ported 4K & Timeshift video from Xperia Z3

I finally made!!!!
i'm here to tell you how to obtain 4K & Timeshift video without Xposed Framework and put to work on our awesome Xperia Z1...
After a lot of experimentation i finally got it!!!!
Let's go:
METHOD 1
1º - Download and unpack the View attachment 4K_lp.zip, after that copy to your SD CARD.
2º - Reboot into Recovery and make a nandroid backup; Reboot your Z1.
3º - Now using a file explorer (I always use Root Explorer) copy the content of the unpacked zip in your respective folders.
IMPORTANT: remember that in LOLLIPOP the folder has a 0755 permission and all the files has the same 0644.
to make easy change permission, put the file explorer to show by date.
Done that, just reboot your phone and enjoy!!!
METHOD 2
Thanks to @iedafarha that made a flashable zip...
just reboot into recovery mode and flash the View attachment 4K_lp_FLASHABLE.zip.
reboot and Enjoy!
Bug report
- Some users have reported that SteadShot isn't working, perhaps it's a lib miss issue, i'm working on it...
Goodies
- Users that has Z1c reported that the 60fps bug, was correct by this mod!!
- Vídeo 4K;
- Timeshifit fully functional.

What...!? I am gonna test it in my z1c

Jonfensu said:
What...!? I gonna test it in my z1c
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thanks mate, I tested in a Z1 with stock rooted lollipop, made a nandroid backup first and tell me if work property....
i'm preparing a flashable zip to make more easy.

good work m8, downloading and feedback later..
Edited: its worked , nice mod

iedafarha said:
good work m8, downloading and feedback later..
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thanks m8!!
if you know how to create a zip to flash via recovery and do for us, will make my day!
i'm at work now and don't have SDK on my workstation...

How to set perfision? I use es file explorer

darthxa said:
thanks m8!!
if you know how to create a zip to flash via recovery and do for us, will make my day!
i'm at work now and don't have SDK on my workstation...
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np - here flashable.zip as you request mate. , i thinks its worked. :good:

NexusGTS said:
How to set perfision? I use es file explorer
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i really don't know how to do it with es file,
but, sort the itens by date,
and select all that is dated by today and long press or click on the 3 dot menu and select permissions,
if they are file type, set to 0644, if is a folder set to o755

iedafarha said:
np - here flashable.zip as you request mate. , i thinks its worked. :good:
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thanks m8, I'll update the op!

darthxa said:
thanks m8, I'll update the op!
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if there is a zip do i still need to set permisions? Thank you .

NexusGTS said:
if there is a zip do i still need to set permisions? Thank you .
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I updated the op, just flash the zip and tell us your experience

Does anyone know how you can i edit the video bitrate
i try on media profil.xml not work ?

david azzz said:
Does anyone know how you can i edit the video bitrate
i try on media profil.xml not work ?
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i really don't know, but i'll see iwhat can i do...

darthxa said:
i really don't know, but i'll see iwhat can i do...
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A few years ago I managed to to do it on the my SONY ARC S
But I forgot the process

david azzz said:
A few years ago I managed to to do it on the my SONY ARC S
But I forgot the process
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ok, but why did you wanna edit video bitrate on cellphone?

darthxa said:
i really don't know, but i'll see iwhat can i do...
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It is working . You dont have to set permisions if you flash the zip . Can you make a flshable zip with this and portrait retouch ?

darthxa said:
ok, but why did you wanna edit video bitrate on cellphone?
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To improve the quality of the video
The intensity of the flash
I managed easily to change in flashled calc parameters.cfg
the only Thing left is to change the bitrate

NexusGTS said:
It is working . You dont have to set permisions if you flash the zip . Can you make a flshable zip with this and portrait retouch ?
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as i said to iedafarha, i'm at work and my workstation doesn't have SDK, so what can i do for you right now is upload the files and tell how to do...
it's not complicated
copy all files and folders to respective places (except SyncHub), set the right permissions (0755 for folders and 0644 for files), after that install as a normal apk the SyncHub, then go to data/app/com.sonymobile.synchub1
and paste all the content of the lib file set the right permissions and done!!
reboot and enjoy!
Download HERE

david azzz said:
To improve the quality of the video
The intensity of the flash
I managed easily to change in flashled calc parameters.cfg
the only Thing left is to change the bitrate
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i'll see what can i do about this.

Man you are genius darthxa you mad my week
You should post in cross device section you will mad portal news soon