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[TUT] How to extract .ftf file to make custom rom - and few tips [2012 Xperia]

[TUT] How to extract .ftf file to make custom rom - Flashable ZIP [2012 Xperia]
This tutorial is for developers who want to make their own custom rom based on official firmware. OK, let's start.
Explanations:
Inside every flashable zip file there are two folders - system and META-INF:
1) system folder - That is actually your ROM and all it's content (If you ROOT your device you gain access to this folder in your device).
2) META-INF folder - That folder gives instructions to your device (ClockWorkMod) how to flash ROM, sets permissions...
This is method to get Stock/Official system folder that you need to edit to make custom ROM.
You will need to find/make yourself contents of META-INF folder - You may took it from another ROM and (maybe) edit.
NOTE: If you use this method your ROM will work for both Locked/Unlocked bootloaders, and it will require that you have firmware your ROM is based on already installed before flashing.
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How to get contents of stock/official system folder - Extract .ftf file:
1. Download .ftf file for your device.
2. Extract .ftf file using 7Zip.
3. You will get system.sin and other files. You only need system.sin file so delete others.
4. Open flashtool and inside flashtool open SIN Editor to dump data from system.sin - you will get an ext4 file.
5. Open ext2Read and extract ext4 file.
6. Done.
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How to put CWM into your ROM:
OK, Now you ask - Why do I have to put CWM into ROM? Let's explain:
CWM is custom recovery that you use to flash zip files to your device. There are two types of CWM:
1. For both Locked and Unlocked bootloaders - Recovery is in the system folder of the ROM.
2. Only for Unlocked bootloaders - Recovery is somewhhere else (You don't need that).
Because your ROM is based on official firmware it will be for both Locked/Unlocked bootloaders.
Therefore, you will flash your ROM in CWM for both Locked/Unlocked bootloaders.
And if you flash you will replace system folder of previous ROM. Because CWM was in that folder of previous ROM - You will lose CWM.
That is why you need to put CWM.
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1. Find CWM for both bootloaders for your device.
1. Copy sh file inside files folder to system/xbin.
2. Copy other files inside files folder to system/bin.
3. Go to META-INF/com/google/android/ and you will find updater-script.
4. Add the following lines to it
Code:
set_perm(0, 0, 0755, "/system/bin/recovery.tar");
set_perm(0, 0, 0755, "/system/bin/battery_charging");
set_perm(0, 0, 0755, "/system/bin/battery_charging_help");
set_perm(0, 0, 0755, "/system/xbin/sh");
Thanks srl3gx for tutorial.
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How to add ROOT into your ROM:
Want your custom rom to be rooted? Here is how:
1. First you need to choose from two great root management apps: Superuser (choose ARM one) and SuperSU(I prefer SuperSU).
2. Download zip file.
3. Go to "system" folder in downloaded zip and copy files within their folders to its place in your rom (same directory - if was "app" then copy in "app".
4. Edit updater-script to set correct permissions - Find that on someone elses rom, it should look just like for CWM, but for those files.
5. Done.
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Useful notes:
1. Don't edit any file in zip with Windows Notepad or else you will get an error in CWM - you need Notepad++.
2. When you put system and META-INF folders into zip set compression to - Store.
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thanks.....
very helpful :good:

Option58 said:
[TUT] How to extract .ftf file to make custom rom - flashable ZIP [2012 Xperia]
This tutorial is for developers who want to make their own custom rom based on official firmware. Note that as of 2012 our Xperias use ext4 file system so other tutorials won't work.
Inside every flashable zip file there are two folders - system and META-INF...System folder is ROM content...and META-INF gives instructions to CWM how to flash ROM Content....This is method to get contents of SYSTEM folder, you must find META-INF yourself....​
1. Download .ftf file for your device.
2. Extract .ftf file using 7Zip.
3. You will get system.sin and other files..You only need system.sin file so delete others...
4. Open flashtool and inside flashtool open SIN Editor to dump data from system.sin - you will get an ext4 file.
5. Open ext2Read and extract ext4 file...
6. Done...you will get contents of system folder that you need to modify...
7. IMPORTANT - When you later make zip choose compression - Store
PS: Don't edit files with Windows Notepad or else you will get an error in CWM - you need Notepad++...
Maybe later I will make Screenshots
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any idea on how I can edit boot.img? the one used for this device are different from what I know.. I am trying dual boot..

you can pack and repack boot img with Android kitchen i think

Great tut
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I already knew this method. However I congratulate you for your initiative. :highfive:
Well I learned something else. Before it only used to extract some files. I did not know we could do this way the custom roms.
I'll try to make a custom rom.
However verified that the file size of system.ext4 is 665,654 KB. Once extracted using ext2read, is only 467 MB.
It is normal for this situation? Instead of decreasing, should not increase after extracted?
Kind regards,
Jorge Moreira

drummer1839 said:
you can pack and repack boot img with Android kitchen i think
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nope.. you cant.. It says android magic header not found. researching a bit, found out that this is a cpio archive.. I did manage to extract it to get 2 .gz files.. but they cannot be opened..

Jorge Moreira said:
I already knew this method. However I congratulate you for your initiative. :highfive:
Well I learned something else. Before it only used to extract some files. I did not know we could do this way the custom roms.
I'll try to make a custom rom.
However verified that the file size of system.ext4 is 665,654 KB. Once extracted using ext2read, is only 467 MB.
It is normal for this situation? Instead of decreasing, should not increase after extracted?
Kind regards,
Jorge Moreira
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That was my problem too I ended up with an ext2read error and less size
But ext4 is Linux system partition and not zip file. Maybe flashtool made partition that big so every file could go there easily and it couldn't set exact size.
There is no other tool on internet, only ext2read.

Option58 said:
That was my problem too I ended up with an ext2read error and less size
But ext4 is Linux system partition and not zip file. Maybe flashtool made partition that big so every file could go there easily and it couldn't set exact size.
There is no other tool on internet, only ext2read.
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Anyway I will try this weekend, make a custom rom lighter and functional.
Kind regards,
Jorge Moreira

Jorge Moreira said:
Anyway I will try this weekend, make a custom rom lighter and functional.
Kind regards,
Jorge Moreira
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OK, don't forget to add CWM and root into your ROM. Actually I will rewrite my post in few days.

OK, the tutorial is rewritten. But it is not done. I will finish the rest later.

i did these steps[even without adding CWM ,just making a flashable stock rom(not included cwm) from cwm] ,but while want to install zip (my custome rom) from recovery ,installation after 2 seconds facing with error("installation aborted")
what is it's reason?
thanks

Jamal_RS said:
i did these steps[even without adding CWM ,just making a flashable stock rom(not included cwm) from cwm] ,but while want to install zip (my custome rom) from recovery ,installation after 2 seconds facing with error("installation aborted")
what is it's reason?
thanks
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There's some error in updater script, upload it...
Have you edited with notepad or Notepad ++

Option58 said:
There's some error in updater script, upload it...
Have you edited with notepad or Notepad ++
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i didn't edit updater script

Jamal_RS said:
i didn't edit updater script
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And you took it from who?

Option58 said:
And you took it from who?
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oh understood!!
i want to combine your tutorial and this thread
to make a rooted and included cwm custom rom
so i used from "META-INF folder and ROOTING files" that presented on that thread
i think this is my fault!
is it right?
thanks

Jamal_RS said:
oh understood!!
i want to combine your tutorial and this thread
to make a rooted and included cwm custom rom
so i used from "META-INF folder and ROOTING files" that presented on that thread
i think this is my fault!
is it right?
thanks
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I understand now.
First that zip should only make use to you to learn a little bit more about development. To install that you need already to be rooted with CWM installed.
Second it doesn't install because our devices use a little bit different things. Edit and change every MTD to EMMC and every yaffs (or similar) to ext4. (Notepad ++)

I have only one recovery, from this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2034639
Where I need to put it? in zip file or in system folder?

lozohcum said:
I have only one recovery, from this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2034639
Where I need to put it? in zip file or in system folder?
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Read my tut again, that recovery wont do the job.
Does anybody want help me about the new project. Extract ftf. Look at Q&A section.

I read it several times and still can't get it. So please explain. And can You reupload flashtool?

[Q] how to MAKE stock ROM in zip format?? just wanna know!!

Is there anyway how to make stock rom to a flashable zip format??
Please let me know!!
I need help!!

.img to flashable .zip
LioN-HearT said:
Is there anyway how to make stock rom to a flashable zip format??
Please let me know!!
I need help!!
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Pls let us know if you got something that can do that, especially from image(s) file.

Re
I don't think that that's possible, been searching the forums and google for a week and no answer...

LioN-HearT said:
Is there anyway how to make stock rom to a flashable zip format??
Please let me know!!
I need help!!
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Yes, Iv'e done this before.
1. Rename the .ftf to .zip and extract system.sin with winrar.
2. Get program Called Internals Linux Reader.
3. With Flashtool use the option extract data from sin and select system.sin and extract data.
4. With Internals Linux Reader Mount Image and Copy everything inside the image to a folder.
5. Go into folder and highlight everything and right click and press add to archive (WINRAR!!!!!!!)
6. CHOOSE ZIP AND DONE THERE YOU GO!
NOTE - YOU DONT HAVE META-INF FOLDER SO YOU WONT BE ABLE TO FLASH!

LioN-HearT said:
Is there anyway how to make stock rom to a flashable zip format??
Please let me know!!
I need help!!
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=How+to+make+flashable+zip+from+ftf
or
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=How+to+make+flashable+zip+from+stock+rom
:laugh:

Or just pull system(if u currently using stock fw) folder using root browser to ur sdcard, make update script and some other and zip it. Ure done!!
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[THEMING -Basic] - Easy Way to EDIT SystemUI.apk/Apps Background

Hi there! Just wanna share..
Just a basic background on how to theme your ROMS. - ofcourse, give thanks to the developer of your ROMs! .
I made this thread for those users who have personal wishes for their Phones. Ofcourse, ROM developers cannot please all of its users. so just make your own and be happy!.
I just made it easy for easy understanding and for the newbies.
Tried so many times and tested
I've already tried editing the systemUI.apk of different ROMs.
Here's what I did :
FIRST : Download 7zip to open the archived apk. - that's free.
Extracting first the Zip File..
(make sure you copy the original before extracting it for back up)
1. Download the ROM.zip and extract it to your PC.
2. Go to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi/Mdpi/hdpi
3. View the PNG files you wanted to change and make sure to remember its' file name.
4. After editing/changing the file/image you wanted, you can save it anywhere from your PC, let's say on your Desktop.
- Make sure that the file name still remains as is..
*After you're done editing, updating the PNG files you wish to change, follow this steps to update the zip file :
NOTE : You can apply transparency by editing the PNG file to photoshop by reducing the opacity of the image
1. Go to the original ZIP file of ROM.Zip from your PC
2. Right Click the folder and select 7 ZIP -->> open archive
3. Close all of windows/Browers (or minimize)
4. Go to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi/mdpi/hdpi and it will open a new window of 7zip showing the files inside the zip.
5. Now, given your edited PNG files or downloaded png files (assuming that files are located in your desktop). - Click and simply DRAG the file(s) from your desktop to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi\ mdpi/hdpi
6. It will ask you to confirm the action for it will replace the existing PNG file that you're trying to change.
7. Make sure that the file name of the one you edited/downloaded are THE SAME. -
8. After dragging and replacing the files you wanted, then you're good to go!
9. Close the 7zip window and that's it!.
You can now install the .zip by copying the UPDATED zip file to your SD Card.
(Note: Make sure to copy the updated one, not the backed up one)
Install the zip file from the original thread's instructions and reboot twice.
After that, you have now a customized systemUI.apk.
For those who do not want to reinstall the whole package.. follow these steps:
1. I assumed that you have the zip file of your ROM.
2. Extract it and go to \system\app\
3. Separate the SystemUi.apk - put it on your desktop. create a back up,
Right Click SystemUi.apk and select 7 ZIP -->> extract here - just to view the files you wanted to change.
Just go the folder and search for the PNG files.
4. Right Click SystemUi.apk and select 7 ZIP -->> open archive.
5. Go to \res\drawable-ldpi/mdpi/hdpi
6. Click and simply DRAG the PNG file(s) from your desktop to \res\drawable-ldpi/mdpi/hdpi
7. It will ask you to confirm the action for it will replace the existing PNG file that you're trying to change.
8. Make sure that the file name of the one you edited/downloaded are THE SAME. -
9. After dragging and replacing the files you wanted, then you're good to go!
APPLYING :
1. Download and install rootexplorer.apk
2. Download the png files you wanted to update.
3. Copy and paste the NEW SystemUi.apk that you have updated/Edited to your SD card.
4. Open root explorer in your galaxy y then go and tap MOUNT R/W.
5. Go to \SDCard and go to new SystemUI.apk that you have updated.
6. Long press the file and select copy
7. Press back and go to \system\app - tap MOUNT R/W at the top.
8. Paste the new SystemUI.apk from there.
(Note : You will encounter a lot of force closes for the exixsting systemui is currently being used by your phone. - just ignore it a lot and scroll down to look for the new SystemUI.apk.
9. Once you get there, long press on it and select permissions:
from the pop up, make the checked one like this :
•___•____ •
•___ .____.
•___ .____.
where Dots are the checked one - Bigger dots
After encountering a lot of force closes, then reboot the phone and that's it!
(Force Closes are normal, DON't PANIC - logically, you are currently using your systemUI.apk so just ignore it)
NOTE : You can also apply the same steps in editing system files apps, just edit the .png files and locate it using 7zip(when you already opened it). Have a little LOGIC on how to edit system app background - same process. just different apk files and directory .

Really helpful!
Im gonna start right now

Kuro-Tensai said:
Really helpful!
Im gonna start right now
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all d best buddy :good:

Thanks a lot dude!

Option58 said:
Thanks a lot dude!
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apply and report back :good:

Does it work on JB systemUI.apk ?

Jacupovsky said:
Does it work on JB systemUI.apk ?
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Dnt knw abt jb bt U can chek bcoz this guide for all roms. Bcoz every rom have thngs in systemui etc.. Chk and report back plzz
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Anybdy tried this method?
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I am Flashing it right now ,Lets see
sohan rawat said:
Anybdy tried this method?
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I am flashing the ROM of edited systemui ,FINGERS CROSSED:fingers-crossed:

Can't do this if system is odexed. I have to find a deodexed one.

androidnerd2 said:
Can't do this if system is odexed. I have to find a deodexed one.
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+1
Is there any way to deodex it, i want to make transparent status bar! If someone can make transparent please make it! thx!

Yes .. The best theming works done on deodex. In odex rom U have limitation and its tough to themed odex rom.. So first deodex ur rom ...!!!
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2010matej said:
+1
Is there any way to deodex it, i want to make transparent status bar! If someone can make transparent please make it! thx!
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There is a deodexed .21 rom available in general section
---------- Post added at 11:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:26 AM ----------
sohan rawat said:
Yes .. The best theming works done on deodex. In odex rom U have limitation and its tough to themed odex rom.. So first deodex ur rom ...!!!
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda app-developers app
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Would Xultimate work to deodex stock rom ?

androidnerd2 said:
There is a deodexed .21 rom available in general section
---------- Post added at 11:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:26 AM ----------
Would Xultimate work to deodex stock rom ?
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dont knw bro test and report .. bcoz i dont have device yet. bt in few days i will get my tipo dual :good:

sohan rawat said:
Hi there! Just wanna share..
Just a basic background on how to theme your ROMS. - ofcourse, give thanks to the developer of your ROMs! .
I made this thread for those users who have personal wishes for their Phones. Ofcourse, ROM developers cannot please all of its users. so just make your own and be happy!.
I just made it easy for easy understanding and for the newbies.
Tried so many times and tested
I've already tried editing the systemUI.apk of different ROMs.
Here's what I did :
FIRST : Download 7zip to open the archived apk. - that's free.
Extracting first the Zip File..
(make sure you copy the original before extracting it for back up)
1. Download the ROM.zip and extract it to your PC.
2. Go to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi/Mdpi/hdpi
3. View the PNG files you wanted to change and make sure to remember its' file name.
4. After editing/changing the file/image you wanted, you can save it anywhere from your PC, let's say on your Desktop.
- Make sure that the file name still remains as is..
*After you're done editing, updating the PNG files you wish to change, follow this steps to update the zip file :
NOTE : You can apply transparency by editing the PNG file to photoshop by reducing the opacity of the image
1. Go to the original ZIP file of ROM.Zip from your PC
2. Right Click the folder and select 7 ZIP -->> open archive
3. Close all of windows/Browers (or minimize)
4. Go to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi/mdpi/hdpi and it will open a new window of 7zip showing the files inside the zip.
5. Now, given your edited PNG files or downloaded png files (assuming that files are located in your desktop). - Click and simply DRAG the file(s) from your desktop to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi\ mdpi/hdpi
6. It will ask you to confirm the action for it will replace the existing PNG file that you're trying to change.
7. Make sure that the file name of the one you edited/downloaded are THE SAME. -
8. After dragging and replacing the files you wanted, then you're good to go!
9. Close the 7zip window and that's it!.
You can now install the .zip by copying the UPDATED zip file to your SD Card.
(Note: Make sure to copy the updated one, not the backed up one)
Install the zip file from the original thread's instructions and reboot twice.
After that, you have now a customized systemUI.apk.
For those who do not want to reinstall the whole package.. follow these steps:
1. I assumed that you have the zip file of your ROM.
2. Extract it and go to \system\app\
3. Separate the SystemUi.apk - put it on your desktop. create a back up,
Right Click SystemUi.apk and select 7 ZIP -->> extract here - just to view the files you wanted to change.
Just go the folder and search for the PNG files.
4. Right Click SystemUi.apk and select 7 ZIP -->> open archive.
5. Go to \res\drawable-ldpi/mdpi/hdpi
6. Click and simply DRAG the PNG file(s) from your desktop to \res\drawable-ldpi/mdpi/hdpi
7. It will ask you to confirm the action for it will replace the existing PNG file that you're trying to change.
8. Make sure that the file name of the one you edited/downloaded are THE SAME. -
9. After dragging and replacing the files you wanted, then you're good to go!
APPLYING :
1. Download and install rootexplorer.apk
2. Download the png files you wanted to update.
3. Copy and paste the NEW SystemUi.apk that you have updated/Edited to your SD card.
4. Open root explorer in your galaxy y then go and tap MOUNT R/W.
5. Go to \SDCard and go to new SystemUI.apk that you have updated.
6. Long press the file and select copy
7. Press back and go to \system\app - tap MOUNT R/W at the top.
8. Paste the new SystemUI.apk from there.
(Note : You will encounter a lot of force closes for the exixsting systemui is currently being used by your phone. - just ignore it a lot and scroll down to look for the new SystemUI.apk.
9. Once you get there, long press on it and select permissions:
from the pop up, make the checked one like this :
•___•____ •
•___ .____.
•___ .____.
where Dots are the checked one - Bigger dots
After encountering a lot of force closes, then reboot the phone and that's it!
(Force Closes are normal, DON't PANIC - logically, you are currently using your systemUI.apk so just ignore it)
NOTE : You can also apply the same steps in editing system files apps, just edit the .png files and locate it using 7zip(when you already opened it). Have a little LOGIC on how to edit system app background - same process. just different apk files and directory .
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But how do we theme launchers? The same way?
Sent from my GT-P3100 using xda premium

Good Guidance ..

I'll do the experiment!!
But where is the file ROM.zip to download?
Regards,
Jorge Moreira

If anything goes wrong will the original system ui will work
Sent from my C1504 using xda premium

nice
Thanks for sharing this is so usefull for me keep it up

[GUIDE][HOW-TO] How to make a Custom ROM based on Stock ROM the easy way

Hello Guys,
I know @panda00 also has a guide for this but i am just going to tell you how i do it in the simplest way possible.
Requirements:
- Windows PC
- S2 Plus (I9105/I9105P)
- Android Kitchen
- Cygwin
- Linux Reader
- 7zip
- sgs2ext4.jar
- Normal Java
- Java JDK
- A brain and hands <=== This one is important (sorry no download link)
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Part 1 (Downloading and extracting firmware from system.img)
1) Download firmware from www.sammobile.com or www.samsung-updates.com
2) Open the zip file with 7zip and double click on the md5 file it should open with 7zip
3) now extract the system.img and boot.img to your desktop
4) open up sgs2ext4.jar and place the system.img in there it should load up some things and after some time you will get system.ext4 or something like that
5) now open up linux reader and hit the drives button click on mount image and hit next (always choose for RAW image!!!) now choose the ext4 file and after some time the drive will appear in the Hard Disk Drives screen.
6) now open the drive and select all and choose on the top under commands save now make a folder on your desktop and save all those folders there.
7) when linux reader is done with pasting those files in the system folder close linux reader.
8) now make a .zip file on your desktop for example i choose: test.zip and copy the whole system folder in the zip file also put the boot.img in the zip file.
9) the next thing you need to do is having a META-INF folder here is a folder i made for you with updater-script and update-binary (META-INF folder is in the attachments)
10) now you are done with part 1!!! proceed to part 2!
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Part 2 (setting up kitchen and cygwin)
1) Download kitchen from the link in post #2 and save it to your desktop
2) now download cygwin also from the link in post #2 and install it
3) now you probably need to select a couple of packages you wish to install for kitchen follow this tutorial to do that:
http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...44b/52bf0f84/2/1/3/4/3/4/6/cygwin_install.txt
4) when cygwin is done installing open the android kitchen.zip file and open up the Android-Kitchen-0.224 folder make a folder on your C:/ drive and name it to kitchen copy all the folders and files into the kitchen folder on your C:/ drive and open up cygwin.
5) with cygwin opened up type the following ''cd C:/kitchen'' and after that ''sh menu'' (without those quotation marks)
6) now cygwin will navigate to kitchen put the test.zip file (Your rom) in the original_update folder in your C:/kitchen drive.
7) now choose 1 in kitchen and hit Enter one time wait for cygwin to show the rom zip file and choose that one you must hit 1 or 2 or 3 depending on how much zip files you have in the original_update folder now folow the steps in cygwin and kitchen.
8) when kitchen is done proceed to part 3 of this guide!
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Part 3 (Mod/Tweak your rom by using kitchen)
1) this part speaks for itself look trough kitchen for mod's or tweaks you want to add
2) if something goes wrong or if you have a question feel free to post it here!
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Part 4 (Finalize the rom and be ready to flash it!)
1) When you are done with adding the tweaks you want go back to the main menu of kitchen and hit 99
2) and choose interactive mode!
3) Walk trough every step kitchen tells you to!
4) when kitchen is done your rom will be in C:/kitchen/OUTPUT_ZIP
5) open the zip file and remove the META-INF folder copy the META-INF i provided you in your rom!
6) now copy the rom to your device and flash it!
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Code:
Downloads:
sgs2ext4.jar ===> [url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15333542&postcount=135[/url]
Linux Reader ===> [url]http://www.diskinternals.com/linux-reader/[/url]
Java JDK ===> [url]http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html[/url]
Android kitchen ===> [url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246[/url]
Cygwin ===> [url]http://www.cygwin.com/[/url]
java ===> [url]www.java.com[/url]
7zip ===> [url]http://www.7-zip.org/[/url]

Question's and Answer's
Q: I can't open my system.img with linux reader?
A: Make sure you used the ext4 tool before opening with linux reader
Q: SecEmail-J.apk won't deodex?
A: this is a known problem with XXUBMI3 firmwares download the deodex XXUBMG8.zip and open it and copy the secemail-j.apk in your system/app from your folder make sure you removed the apk and odex file before copying the new file!!!
Q: I have a status 6 error when flashing what now?
A: The problem is the updater-script the one i posted is working so if you have changed some things look what is wrong or maybe delete all the UI-Prints
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Last thing:
If you have any question's please post them in this thread do not PM me for every little question i am not Google!!!
Now come on and start making your own Custom ROM!!!
Good Luck!!!

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android.zealot.fervor said:
Ohhhhhh YEAH THANKS A LOT SIR !!!!! I HAD BEEN LOOKING FOR IT FROM A LONG TIME AND YOU GOT IT HERE........ HERE ARE YOUR THANKSSSS
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no problem i will post part 2/3 soon

safariking said:
no problem i will post part 2/3 soon
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Thanksss...
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android.zealot.fervor said:
Thanksss...
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Part 2 posted part 3 in 15 minutes or so

Hi brother waiting for next part......how to make a flashable n bootable ROM

android.zealot.fervor said:
Hi brother waiting for next part......how to make a flashable n bootable ROM
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Will post today
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safariking said:
Will post today
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Okay THANKS !

@android.zealot.fervor part 3/4 posted happy building and flashing good luck!!!

safariking said:
@android.zealot.fervor part 3/4 posted happy building and flashing good luck!!!
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Ohh YEAH !! will built it soon. BTW......i really like your avatar :good: :good: :good:

android.zealot.fervor said:
Ohh YEAH !! will built it soon. BTW......i really like your avatar :good: :good: :good:
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Thanks Good luck man if you have any questions feel free to ask

safariking said:
Thanks Good luck man if you have any questions feel free to ask
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it says installation aborted in CWM !! i9105 @safariking

-Sabry said:
it says installation aborted in CWM !! i9105 @safariking
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wich status error 6 or 7 or 0?

I fixed it but stuck in samsung galaxy s2 plus xda

-Sabry said:
I fixed it but stuck in samsung galaxy s2 plus xda
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hmmm let me think of that i have that also in V1.8 of stockrom

[Q] Need stock Settings.apk

I have accidentally overwritten the Settings.apk with a modified version which is not compatible with my ROM, so every time I want to go into the settings the SystemUI crashes.
I don't want to flash a new FTF just because of this if it's not neccesary, but I couldn't find a Settings.apk, can someone provide me a copy of the stock one?

Pr3no said:
I have accidentally overwritten the Settings.apk with a modified version which is not compatible with my ROM, so every time I want to go into the settings the SystemUI crashes.
I don't want to flash a new FTF just because of this if it's not neccesary, but I couldn't find a Settings.apk, can someone provide me a copy of the stock one?
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Extract it from an FTF
1. Use 7-zip (or similar) to unpack the FTF file
2. Follow this guide
3. Grab the settings.apk from the unpacked system.sin

Thanks, but unfortunatelly I ran into some problems.
I'm following the guide that you linked, I've already extracted the system.sin, but there's no "dump data" in flashtool, only dump header, dump raw and extract data, I tried all of them and they don't work with Yaffey.

Pr3no said:
Thanks, but unfortunatelly I ran into some problems.
I'm following the guide that you linked, I've already extracted the system.sin, but there's no "dump data" in flashtool, only dump header, dump raw and extract data, I tried all of them and they don't work with Yaffey.
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Use this after you 'extract data' in Flashtool under 'sin editor'
Forget about Yaffey

Here you are 15.3.A.1.14 stock settings.

Kosa02 said:
Here you are 15.3.A.1.14 stock settings.
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Well that's not the Settings
Pr3no said:
I have accidentally overwritten the Settings.apk with a modified version which is not compatible with my ROM, so every time I want to go into the settings the SystemUI crashes.
I don't want to flash a new FTF just because of this if it's not neccesary, but I couldn't find a Settings.apk, can someone provide me a copy of the stock one?
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I will upload the odex version of Settings or deodexed Settings but tell me your ROM is deodexed or odex

I can't go into the settings but I'm pretty sure I was on 15.3.A.1.14 and odex ROM.
Thank you in advance.

Pr3no said:
I can't go into the settings but I'm pretty sure I was on 15.3.A.1.14 and odex ROM.
Thank you in advance.
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here it is then...
http://d-h.st/8EN

Thanks, it's working again.

Ben Ling said:
here it is then...
http://d-h.st/8EN
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I have the same problem.. I be downloaded from provided link and copied to the system/app folder and changed permission to rw r r (both) and reboot
reboot but doesn't work.. Please help me..

FPThatea said:
I have the same problem.. I be downloaded from provided link and copied to the system/app folder and changed permission to rw r r (both) and reboot
reboot but doesn't work.. Please help me..
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which firmware do you have?
your rom is odexed or deodexed ?

Ben Ling said:
which firmware do you have?
your rom is odexed or deodexed ?
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Sorry for late reply..
I have flashed it as was so difficult to use..now I'm Clean n Tweak by Sejar...

FPThatea said:
Sorry for late reply..
I have flashed it as was so difficult to use..now I'm Clean n Tweak by Sejar...
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Flash this zip file as nornal.
I got this problem then i solve by this way