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I found out the most Easy way to edit .apk right from ur android

Hi every one,
Today is my first day with xda premium app and am happy to tel u guys that I found out a easy way to edit .apk files right from ur rooted android mobile without the help of PC or development knowledge.. am a newbie not a dev!
So here is wat u need to begin
1) The apk file which u need to edit
2) Root explorer or any root file browser
3) Zipsigner 2 or any signing tool
4) patience to scroll between folders
So lets begin;
Open the root explorer and long click the apk file in /sdcard
Extract all the contents and go to extracted folder; in most of the case u get 5 files
Among them Delete Meta - inf folder and in res folder u can edit wat u want
Make sure not to delete anything except Meta Inf folder
Replace the png which u need
Remember while replacing a png the name should be exact as the parent file
After playing wit files go back and multiselect the remaining 4 files and zip them wit any name
After zipping rename the .zip file into .apk file using the same root explorer
Now go to zipsigner app and sign the modified apk file with platform key
Uninstall the app which u want to replace and install the modified apk and here u go u have ur customized app in ur menu LOLZ.. reply if u have any problems and pls pls don't forget to hit thanks button..
Hit thanks button if I had helped u..
Galaxy y wit xda premium :thumbup:

Renaming to zip needs a file manager asusual I have mentioned root explorer.. and next u have to unzip it.. doesn't reduce steps if u name it to zip..
Using galaxy y and xda premium
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NinjaMorph. Done.

I'm gonna try this mate, hopefully as easy as mention
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Use this xplore "x-plore "
This is give
Open apk as zip
Option ..

The same option is in root explorer as "extract the contents" and dealing with ninjamorph didn't help me and some times after applying theme using ninja and reboot whoa I was stuck at boot loop.. so this process is safe than any other
Using galaxy y and xda premium
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Mates I used tis method to change the bad looking menu icon in my launcher .. worked perfectly now I have my customized launcher yuppy !
Using galaxy y and xda premium
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BurningBoy said:
Hi every one,
Today is my first day with xda premium app and am happy to tel u guys that I found out a easy way to edit .apk files right from ur rooted android mobile without the help of PC or development knowledge.. am a newbie not a dev!
So here is wat u need to begin
1) The apk file which u need to edit
2) Root explorer or any root file browser
3) Zipsigner 2 or any signing tool
4) patience to scroll between folders
So lets begin;
Open the root explorer and long click the apk file in /sdcard
Extract all the contents and go to extracted folder; in most of the case u get 5 files
Among them Delete Meta - inf folder and in res folder u can edit wat u want
Make sure not to delete anything except Meta Inf folder
Replace the png which u need
Remember while replacing a png the name should be exact as the parent file
After playing wit files go back and multiselect the remaining 4 files and zip them wit any name
After zipping rename the .zip file into .apk file using the same root explorer
Now go to zipsigner app and sign the modified apk file with platform key
Uninstall the app which u want to replace and install the modified apk and here u go u have ur customized app in ur menu LOLZ.. reply if u have any problems and pls pls don't forget to hit thanks button..
Hit thanks button if I had helped u..
Galaxy y wit xda premium :thumbup:
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very useful method.

[Q] System Apps Uninstall/install on galaxy fit using tj_style recovery

How to uninstall a system app??
and How can I replace the updated version of system app in rom??
System Details
Using RazoDroid v4.0
tj_style recovery
galaxy fit s5670
I tried to uninstall system app using titanium back up but it stuck in recovery mode saying can't mount... .apk.......
Is there any simple way to do this???

U can use any root explorer..1st mount system as r/w den navigate to system/app n remove whatever system app u need to uninstall..to install any apk as system app,place it in dat folder dats it!!isn't it simple

MajinSaiyan4 said:
U can use any root explorer..1st mount system as r/w den navigate to system/app n remove whatever system app u need to uninstall..to install any apk as system app,place it in dat folder dats it!!isn't it simple
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Like if i want to replace android market with play store
So wht should i do first??
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first delete market..
and copy paste playstore apk in system/app
long press on playstore and set permissons to rw-r--r-- and then reboot.

it is very easy to replace the apps.. first u make sure that which app u want to remove.. and copy the the app u want in sd somewhere u like
install a root explorer.. navigate to
system/apps via root explorer
delete the app u want to remove.. then navigate to the app u want i.e which u have pasted in the sd earlier then copy it.. then go to system/apps and paste it there.. long press on the app u have pasted then a window will appear.. then press permission in the window.. give permission as
R-W--
R - - -
R - - -
restart your phone thats alll... u are done..

Nikhil_G said:
How to uninstall a system app??
and How can I replace the updated version of system app in rom??
System Details
Using RazoDroid v4.0
tj_style recovery
galaxy fit s5670
I tried to uninstall system app using titanium back up but it stuck in recovery mode saying can't mount... .apk.......
Is there any simple way to do this???
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Install SystemApp Remover.

Harryhades said:
first delete market..
and copy paste playstore apk in system/app
long press on playstore and set permissons to rw-r--r-- and then reboot.
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Thanx for this
Its working perfectly
But still using this method I installed quickpic which is in appdrawer but I couldn't launch it.
Then I installed it as user app then it was working fine.
Can u tell why so??
Thnx in advance
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Nikhil_G said:
Thanx for this
Its working perfectly
But still using this method I installed quickpic which is in appdrawer but I couldn't launch it.
Then I installed it as user app then it was working fine.
Can u tell why so??
Thnx in advance
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Check this

tejkumarvusirikala said:
it is very easy to replace the apps.. first u make sure that which app u want to remove.. and copy the the app u want in sd somewhere u like
install a root explorer.. navigate to
system/apps via root explorer
delete the app u want to remove.. then navigate to the app u want i.e which u have pasted in the sd earlier then copy it.. then go to system/apps and paste it there.. long press on the app u have pasted then a window will appear.. then press permission in the window.. give permission as
R-W--
R - - -
R - - -
restart your phone thats alll... u are done..
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Why this is not working for mx player, real player, multipicture live wallpaper, titanium backup etc. Etc....
Is there any other process for this
Coz this method generates dex files but there is nothing in app drawer neither apps are in system apps list
Using
Chocobread v 3.2
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you need to freeze it befor uninstalling...............or try the simple method using root explorer mount system as r/w and delete the apk reboot

Get a custom android version!

In this forum I am gonna tell you how to get a custom android version.
( This Mod does not give your device the features of the version you'll make it to.
example - You have version of 2.3.5 and You changed it to 4.0.4. So don't dream that it will give you ICS in your device. It is just for the appearance and fooling your friendz that u have ICS! )
This mod has been tested on Micromax Superfone 4.0 A87
I have a Micromax A87 with a android version of 7.7.10!....
Tools required -
Rooted device
Root explorer
ES file explorer
and most important your brain... which internet cannot provide
Step-1
Download and Install RootExplorer from playstore.
Step-2
Open RootExplorer and grand it superuser permissions if asked.
Step-3
Scroll down untill you find a folder named 'system'
Open it.
Step-4
Find build.prop
Copy it by long tapping and go back and open folder named 'sdcard' ( this is your sdcard) and Paste
Step-5
Exit Root Explorer and open 'ES file Explorer' and select the build.prop you pasted earlier. Select ESnote reader when asked.
Find - "ro.build.version.release" and there will be the version number your device currently has.
In my device it was written as - "ro.build.version=2.3.5" and i changed it to - "ro.build.version=7.7.1"
Write the version which you want( as i did - "ro.build.version=7.7.1")
and save.
Step-6
Again Exit ESfile Explorer and open Root explorer
Step-7
Goto sdcard and copy the build.prop
Step-8
Goto System and change the Mounted as R/O to Mounted as R/W by selecting on the button succeeding it( the button is situated on the topmost area).
Step-9
Select Paste ( Left Hand corner of your screen)
Step-10
Exit Root Explorer and Reboot your Device and Its all done.
Now you have your own custom android version!
Post your Doubts related to this post and nothing else!

Wow....just wow...Am I dreaming?
I cant believe what I see.
You have achieve something in xda...lol
Tapatalk 2 addict user.

it's so uninteresting

Even a Noob Know this thing
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Is this spam?
sent from a slurpee machine.

Rikxzdjz said:
Even a Noob Know this thing
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I posted this forum for the ones who just don't know anything. Not of the professional ones!

The bold red text makes me confused

this thread does not deserve one more post.

Delete, move to and from system

Hey guys there are lots of system apps we dont want and some apps are there that we want to make system apps
Do make a cwm backup in case u delete any wrong file
U need root explorer. Openn system/app and mount as r/w
To delete just long press any app and select delete
To move copy apk and paste
Reboot
All done just see the change:thumbup:
Hit thanks if i helped
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[email protected] said:
Hey guys there are lots of system apps we dont want and some apps are there that we want to make system apps
Do make a cwm backup in case u delete any wrong file
U need root explorer. Openn system/app and mount as r/w
To delete just long press any app and select delete
To move copy apk and paste
Reboot
All done just see the change:thumbup:
Hit thanks if i helped
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Or simply use system app remover or any similar app on playstore

Thats also good but i find this way more convinient
Thanks any way
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I use Titanium Backup. And its too easy to manage...

Ya there are many ways
But i prefer this way
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To install any .Apk into system/app folder

Hi all this is vishal and want to share important method to install any application file(apk) into system/app folder
For that you must hv phone rooted and root explorer I suggest you to use solid explorer. It's best I tried with it.
To install app into system/app just copy any app using solid explorer and paste into system/app folder and give supersu permission. After that just restart your phone nd then you done....
I hope this will work for you...
Thnx and plz donate me... Fell free to press thanks

Rather than doing all these time taking steps, use system app installer from play store.
Does this thing in seconds.(no reboot required)
Also this methods is known to nearly all developers and already mentioned in other guides.
Please don't spam with silly repeat guides. Mods please lock the thread.
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Using CWM........Busybox Commands........No I use my hands