What location are icon file packages installed too? - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So theres a few icons that I like but its installed via apk and would like to use it for my theme that Im trying to setup..
I got lost trying to search the directories with root explorer.. tried to google it but didnt find anything useful..
Anyone know where icons are installed.. Im using Nova launcher, if it help...
Thanx

They're within the apks themselves
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They're within the apks themselves
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So I guess the only way is to decomplie the apk?

Hi,
If I understand right you want only the icons, right?
Use Winrar (it's the one I use) and just open the apk with Winrar. Then go to /res/drawable-xhdpi (or drawable-hdpi, it depends) and search for an icon called "ic_launcher.png", it's the icon of the app...
All the apps, as far as I know, have this icon named like that for their icon as you see in your app drawer for example, maybe just the location could change.
Then you can use the icon to replace another one.
No need to decompile, just open the apk with Winrar, or at least with Root Explorer you can also (but for me it's more convenient on PC), click on the apk, then display and follow the same path, when you find your icon-> long press then extract.

Not for icons. You can get into apks via root explorer or via a pc using winrar or 7-zip
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@viking37, @rootSU
Thanks for the help..

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Need some real help about build prop editor

I am trying to learn everything about build prop editor. is there a good source or info about it. I have tried to search online but they only give you certain edits... please help me. any body... thanx a lot
you dont need that app. use a root file explorer, open /system/build.prop/, edit what you want, save and close it, reboot for your changes to take affect.
simms22 said:
you dont need that app. use a root file explorer, open /system/build.prop/, edit what you want, save and close it, reboot for your changes to take affect.
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Where do custom ringtones go?

Neither /media/audio/ringtones nor /ringtones work for me :/
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The same place they have always gone in android. Any folder called /ringtones on your /sdcard. Mine actually pick up from /sdcard/documents/phone stuff/ringtones (by accident).
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rootSU said:
The same place they have always gone in android. Any folder called /ringtones on your /sdcard. Mine actually pick up from /sdcard/documents/phone stuff/ringtones (by accident).
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Sorry for posting in the wrong section.
As mentioned above, I have copied my ringtones to the /sdcard/ringtones and to /sdcard/media/audio/ringtones. Neither worked
After I used ES explorer to select a custom ringtone, android settings showed 'unknown ringtone' and constantly FCed.
All my ringtones worked perfectly on the GNexus and N4.
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Your locations are correct.
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Ah, I finally found out how it works - all ringtones MUST be copied via MTP from the computer... It is not sufficient to transfer them via WLAN.
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Ah, I finally found out how it works - all ringtones MUST be copied via MTP from the computer... It is not sufficient to transfer them via WLAN.
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Weird for you. I didn't transfer mine via mtp. Mine occurred as a wireless sync to SMB network drive connection.
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[Q] Does nandroid backuprestore Xprivacy (Xposed) defaults?

Hello
For anyone who uses xposed installer with Xprivacy, I wanted to know if a nandroid backup restores the specific permissions I set in Xprivacy? Or will I have to re set them all over again?
What about titanium backup? What if I restore Xprivacy from there?
P.s. Missed putting space between backup and restore in title..can't change it now :/
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Nandroid is a direct clone if everything except your /sdcard so it will keep everything.
Titanium backup takes down an app and its settings so it will keep everything
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Manifest App

regards
is there someone here who wants to help me tell how to manifest the app?
I already know how to unpack the .apk file with the help of apktool
my question: every app always ask for updates, even its updates are forced from the provider of the application itself, well, how do i make the app manifest itself so as if the app has been updated to the latest version when, the data is still the old application?
hopefully that can help ease his sustenance
amen
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regards is there someone here who wants to help me tell how to manifest the app? I already know how to unpack the .apk file with the help of apktool
my question: every app always ask for updates, even its updates are forced from the provider of the application itself, well, how do i make the app manifest itself so as if the app has been updated to the latest version when, the data is still the old application? hopefully that can help ease his sustenance. amen
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Please correct me if I'm wrong...
You want to just sever an app from the Play Store to, ultimately, prevent any update notifications for a specific app?
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AnonymousMIX said:
regards
is there someone here who wants to help me tell how to manifest the app?
I already know how to unpack the .apk file with the help of apktool
my question: every app always ask for updates, even its updates are forced from the provider of the application itself, well, how do i make the app manifest itself so as if the app has been updated to the latest version when, the data is still the old application?
hopefully that can help ease his sustenance
amen
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Why don't you just disable that Apps update via the play store?...or just download a nodded version..
I don't think your intentions are malicious...are they?!
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2ISAB said:
Why don't you just disable that Apps update via the play store?...or just download a nodded version.. I don't think your intentions are malicious...are they?! Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk
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This is why I had asked that member about a clarification.
Many/Most apps can be severed easily from the Play Store by simply resigning the app without altering its ultimate function.
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open .exe files on phone

I downloaded dos box free app but need to know if theres better app to open exe files and .odex files to change file settings
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I downloaded dos box free.........
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It's been quite a while since I had ventured into this specific area but, I do know that there's a handful of other options available on the Play Store...
One of them that comes to mind is the "Inno Setup Extractor" from the following Google Play Store link.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.armedpineapple.innoextract
Using Inno Setup Extractor is an easy way for opening an exe file on an android but, not the only way of course.
Going from memory (from a while ago), Just download and install Inno Setup Extractor from the Google Play Store.
Then you copy/move the exe file(s) within an easy location you would know where to locate it via a File Browser app. Either the internal storage or the external storage (MicroSD) on your android device.
Then just open the File Browser App, and navigate to where the exe file(s) are located, then just select the exe file and, when asked/prompted, just select the Inno Setup Extractor app as the app to open the file with.
I hope the above instructions are okay since it's been a while and I'm just going from memory.
The following link is also helpful as well.
https://www.androidauthority.com/open-exe-on-android-868743/
Well Good Luck to you!
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Do ya know of another app this one requires root permissions which I don't have yet I just need app to write batch files on android
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Do ya know of another app this one requires root permissions which I don't have yet I just need app to write batch files on android
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I can't think of an apk to write batch files. I write them in Windows on my PC.
Sorry...
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K thanks though if ya come across one could ya let me know please if ya can
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K thanks though if ya come across one could ya let me know please if ya can
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To be honest, Unless I'm looking to do this myself, I doubt that I'll be locating one.
The following Google Search link is where I typically start with.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Android+App+Create+Windows+Batch+files
You also have the option for, hopefully, obtaining some member guidance within one of the following General Q&A Help Threads as well.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259645
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257421
Good Luck!
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