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[HowTo] Easily deodex (System-)Apps and extract StockFirmwares

Hey guys,
for all Dev´s and maybe for user that want to deodex new Firmwares. Here´s my guide how to easily deodex (system-)apps on windows. You don´t need your phone!
Our Situation: A new firmware is released, nobody uploaded the deodexed apps but you want them. So you need:
Step one, Download:
xUltimate
Magic ISO Maker
The Firmware you want to deodex from here
You can find more Information about xUltimate and his author at
http://www.xeudoxus.com/android/xUltimate-v2.3.3.zip
I´m using latest Gingerbread 2.3.5 Stock Firmware KNP in this tutorial, but you can use any other one you want.
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Step two, extract all files you need
Extract the xxxKP*.zip or .rar (PW: samfirmware.com)
If this file is a one-package you will only finde one file there (like I9003SERKPN_HOME.tar.md5). In this case, extract this one with 7zip or Winrar - else skip this step
You should now have files like "boot.bin", "chache.rfs", "normalboot.img"... in your folder
Now Extrace xUltimate.zip
Open Magic ISO Maker
(When you run it, you will be asked if you want to buy full program-version, press "Try it"
It should now look like this:
Now klick on "File"->"Open"-> Select all files -> Double click on the system.rfs in your Firmware Folder
All this files and folders you now see are later on your device under /system
Remember your xUltimate folder. Drag and drop all files in the opened Magic ISO Maker from /system/app to xUltimate folder origi_app
Drag and drop all files in the opened Magic ISO Maker from /system/framework to xUltimate filder origi_frame
Close Magic ISO Maker
Go on with the second post...

Run Main Skip.bat
Type "4" and press enter
All your Framework apps will be now deodexed
Run Script again and type "3" and press enter
All System apps will now be deodexed
All the deodexed Apps are now located in the folders done_app and done_frame. Finished! If you don´t now how to push the files to your system i can create a tutorial for this in third post. If something goes wrong post in this thread and i will help you

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I know deodexing but really thanx for telling to us how to extract system.rfs file. It will help me alot.

OK!
i deodex all apps... but how create a file.zip and install with CWM???

jZanetti said:
OK!
i deodex all apps... but how create a file.zip and install with CWM???
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u can copy all the files on ur sdcard and move them to ur system folder with rootexplorer..
or else u can use adb
-SiMmER

i create a backup nandroid and install with cwm from restore???

jZanetti said:
i create a backup nandroid and install with cwm from restore???
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If you want to restore your nandroid backup in CWM you select in CWM restore, yes ^^

simmer14 said:
u can copy all the files on ur sdcard and move them to ur system folder with rootexplorer..
or else u can use adb
-SiMmER
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no memory full...

No one is mentioning the fact that u need to delete the *.odex from /system/app and /system/framework too.
and why do we need another thread when we have one from kkrraazzyy.
Link

need your third post
---------- Post added at 02:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:50 PM ----------
vishal24387 said:
I know deodexing but really thanx for telling to us how to extract system.rfs file. It will help me alot.
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Use MagicISO to open system.rfs and then you can extract the files within it.

I have create a file To restore with nandrod, but in cwm dont see... i can't install this... why??

your third post is wanted

This method didn't work for me magic iso fail to open system.rfs file saying it's not a image file
Sent from my GT-I9003 using Tapatalk

Start MagicISO
File
Open
In the File select window,
select all files and then find system.rfs
it will load the data.

Thank you the guide is very neatly explained just add what Ganesh said in first post (deleting odex files)

Starting AccountAndSyncSettings.odex
*****************************************
* Deodexing... *
UNEXPECTED TOP-LEVEL EXCEPTION:
org.jf.dexlib.Util.ExceptionWithContext: regCount does not match the number of a
rguments of the method
at org.jf.dexlib.Util.ExceptionWithContext.withContext(ExceptionWithCont
ext.java:54)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.InstructionIterator.IterateInstructions(Instructio
nIterator.java:92)
at org.jf.dexlib.CodeItem.readItem(CodeItem.java:154)
at org.jf.dexlib.Item.readFrom(Item.java:76)
at org.jf.dexlib.OffsettedSection.readItems(OffsettedSection.java:48)
at org.jf.dexlib.Section.readFrom(Section.java:143)
at org.jf.dexlib.DexFile.<init>(DexFile.java:431)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:265)
Caused by: java.lang.RuntimeException: regCount does not match the number of arg
uments of the method
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction3rc.checkItem(Instruction3rc.jav
a:129)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction3rc.<init>(Instruction3rc.java:7
9)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction3rc.<init>(Instruction3rc.java:4
4)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.Format.Instruction3rc$Factory.makeInstruction(Inst
ruction3rc.java:145)
at org.jf.dexlib.Code.InstructionIterator.IterateInstructions(Instructio
nIterator.java:84)
... 6 more
Error occured at code address 8
code_item @0x256c
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Got this error while deodexing I have downloaded I9000 2.3.6 firmware from sammobile

dsixda's Android Kitchen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246

can not deodexing Rom with xUltima & Android Kitchen, v0.223

Hey together.
(at first: I do not want use a finished custom rom. I am happy as my Rome is now running)
I Would like to deodex my JB Stock Rom to coustomize my self with Mods and other but for almost everything i used a deodexed Rom. I tried xUltima and the Android Kitchen, v0.223 by dsixda and both doesn't work.
On the Android Kitchen, v0.223 by dsixda i can't find my TWRP Backup and i don't know how i convert it or somthig else.
On xUltima i become instantly an Error. When i delete the odex file which caused the error i become instantly a another error.
Here is a Picture from xUltima:
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i have no idee how i fix this.

no one an idea?

Make a imitation ROM:
Create a dump.
Download Rhythm Manager's version of file manager.
Now go to / (self explanatory) and copy system.
It'll take a while, but copy it to sdcard.
Now copy the file onto computer. Find a ROM and copy the META_INF.
Make a empty boot.img.
Put the boot.img, system, and meta_inf into a zip folder. THis would be your ROM.
You can take it from there.

mr_verystock said:
Make a imitation ROM:
Create a dump.
Download Rhythm Manager's version of file manager.
Now go to / (self explanatory) and copy system.
It'll take a while, but copy it to sdcard.
Now copy the file onto computer. Find a ROM and copy the META_INF.
Make a empty boot.img.
Put the boot.img, system, and meta_inf into a zip folder. THis would be your ROM.
You can take it from there.
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okay sounds quite simple but i have some questsions. it does not matter whitch META_INF i use? And how i make a empty boot.img? Can i put the Deodexed file back in the Data und Jar Folder or must i flash it?

Specimann said:
okay sounds quite simple but i have some questsions. 1) it does not matter whitch META_INF i use? 2) And how i make a empty boot.img? Can i put the Deodexed file back in the Data und Jar Folder or must i flash it?
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1) Yes. Any ROM is okay. Just get it from an actual ROM.
2) Step 1: unhide extension by going explorer.exe --> organize --> Folder and search options --> view --> uncheck Hide extension ... --> click apply to folders--> Apply. Now simply make a .txt file on desktop and rename the extension as img, and the file name make it boot.

[Tutorial]: Create Your Own Boot Logo and Boot Image

# Edit logo.bin
1.download logobuilder HERE
2.Extract the downloaded zip file... click on logoBuilder.exe
3.use thisLogo.bin
4.click "create new project"and select logo.bin
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5.set your destination place where you want to extract ur boot logo
6.click ok(now ur boot logo is extracted in ur destination folder)
7.choose your favourite image you want to use as boot image
Note:image must be in 480x854 pixel(tip: cut the image to potraite as your mob screen and use this SITE to convert ur image to perfect resolution.and convert the image to png using the same site)
8.now go to your logo extracted folder and replace the img1.png to your own png file(note:rename you png to img1.png)
9.now close your logobuilder and reopen it now select "open existing project"
10.select the folder where you extract you boot logo and click make
11.it will create a update.zip file
12.now you having your own custom boot logo....
13.using cwm recovery.choose update.zip under install zip menu and flash it
14.clear dalvik cahce and reboot
#Boot_logo
1.open your logo builder...
2.click on photo to boot_logo option
3.copy this boot_logo which you created to your SDcard
4.using root explorer navigate to (system/media/images)
5.backup ur boot_logo file in images folder
6. now replace the boot_logo to new Boot_logo and set permission as rw--r--r
7.Reboot to see the difference
Thank you... :good: :good: try it and comment your experience here.. click like if i helped you :good: :good: :good:
credits:
 @i dont know who develop this software all credits goes to him/her
 @droid-devz for beautiful fourm
 @thanks for all developers who giving rite solutions and greate rom

Thanks
Thank you for the instructions.
very helpful.

original thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953726
give credits to him

pavan kr said:
original thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953726
give credits to him
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Hey buddy!!! Its my thread I post this before in one month ago in some other side and I don't know this s already guided nu
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Links are dead !!!
pradeepmaddy said:
# Edit logo.bin
1.download logobuilder HERE
2.Extract the downloaded zip file... click on logoBuilder.exe
3.use thisLogo.bin
4.click "create new project"and select logo.bin
5.set your destination place where you want to extract ur boot logo
6.click ok(now ur boot logo is extracted in ur destination folder)
7.choose your favourite image you want to use as boot image
Note:image must be in 480x854 pixel(tip: cut the image to potraite as your mob screen and use this SITE to convert ur image to perfect resolution.and convert the image to png using the same site)
8.now go to your logo extracted folder and replace the img1.png to your own png file(note:rename you png to img1.png)
9.now close your logobuilder and reopen it now select "open existing project"
10.select the folder where you extract you boot logo and click make
11.it will create a update.zip file
12.now you having your own custom boot logo....
13.using cwm recovery.choose update.zip under install zip menu and flash it
14.clear dalvik cahce and reboot
#Boot_logo
1.open your logo builder...
2.click on photo to boot_logo option
3.copy this boot_logo which you created to your SDcard
4.using root explorer navigate to (system/media/images)
5.backup ur boot_logo file in images folder
6. now replace the boot_logo to new Boot_logo and set permission as rw--r--r
7.Reboot to see the difference
Thank you... :good: :good: try it and comment your experience here.. click like if i helped you :good: :good: :good:
credits:
@i dont know who develop this software all credits goes to him/her
@droid-devz for beautiful fourm
@thanks for all developers who giving rite solutions and greate rom
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Can someone reupload links like drive or something please?

[TUTORIAL] Create Flashable Zip From Nandroid Backup [Complete]

Create A Flashable ROM From Your Nandroid Backup
►►Requirements◄◄
An OS (Linux/Windows)
Your CWM Or TWRP Backup
7zip On Windows
Archive Manager On Linux (Preferably Download p7zip)
► ► Get Started ◄ ◄​
FOR CWM​#1. Transfer the CWM backup from Phone to PC.
#2. Extract system.ext4.tar file with any of the archive apps like Winrar or 7zip, you will get the system folder of your device containing all the files.
#3. Gather the boot.img from the CWM backup.
#4. Now collect a META-INF folder from any custom ROM which is made for your device. Make sure you get the correct Meta-Inf folder, else the Zip won’t work and might worsen the condition of your device.
#5. Select the META-INF, System folders and the boot.img and right click your mouse and select add to Archive.
In the Archive settings, choose the extension of the compressed file as Zip (Make sure of this part)
#6. That’s it, your flashable Zip is now ready and you can flash it using any custom recovery.
For TWRP Backup​#1. Transfer the TWRP backup from Phone to PC.
#2. You’ll see a file named system.ext4.win which is the System partition backup of your device. Rename it to system.ext4.tar (Changing its extension from .win to .tar)
#3. Extract the system.ext4.tar using an archive software like Winrar or 7zip.
#4. If your TWRP backup is not in compression mode, you will directly get the system folder, else you will get a file named system.ext4, which should be renamed again to system.ext4.tar and extract it to get the system folder.
#5. Take the boot.emmc.win file and rename it to boot.img.
Now collect a META-INF folder from any custom ROM which is made for your device. Make sure you get the correct Meta-Inf folder, else the Zip won’t work and might worsen the condition of your device.
#6. Select the META-INF, System folders and the boot.img and right click your mouse and select add to Archive.
In the Archive settings, choose the extension of the compressed file as Zip (Make sure of this part)
►►Some Important Notes◄◄​
#1. On Linux If You Are Confused To See .tar.a files, don't worry rename it to .tar and then they will work on linux.
#2. Windows Users Should Use 7 ZIP, They Can Download It From Here :- http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
#3. Use Meta INF Preferably From CM Zip. (Just Incase)
#4. Your Final Folder Should Look Like This Before You ZIP It!
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Special Thanks to Droid Views And Developers For Giving Light! ​

Modify your CUSTOM RECOVERY! (Full Tutorial) TeamWin Recovery

Welcome root users!
Today we are going to do something really cool!
Now every root user should know what a custom recovery is. It's basically a modified recovery with more functions than a stock recovery. Every root user should have one.
Please note that this tutorial is ONLY for users that run TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project).
I do not know if this method will work for other recoveries like Philz Touch! If you are going to attempt this on a recovery like Philz Touch, be VERY CAREFUL and ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS make a backup of your recovery!!!!!!!!
Custom recoveries are cool and all, but wouldn't it be awesome if you could actually MODIFY your own recovery? Your question would be simple as this: "Is is possible?".
Well of course it is! Recoveries are in .img format. If we were to extract the img, we would get a ramdisk folder. Inside would be your root folders along with your TWRP folder!
For this part of the tutorial, we are going to modify the text on the buttons at the main screen in TWRP (ex. Install, Backup, Restore, Wipe, etc.). Let's say I wanted to change the word "Install" on the Install button to "Flash" instead. I could easily do this with a computer! I will show you how to do this step-by-step.
Requirements:
Windows PC
Android Image Kitchen
Your recovery img
Obviously your custom recovery so you can flash it.
1: Grab the custom recovery you flashed and put it to your Desktop. If you can't find your custom recovery that you downloaded before, download it again from the internet.
2: Download Android Image Kitchen from the internet and extract it to your Desktop. You should get a folder called "Android Image Kitchen".
3. Inside that folder you will have some files: cleanup.bat, repackimg.bat, and unpackimg.bat along with another folder called "android_win_tools".
4. Put your recovery img inside along along with those files.
5. Now we are going to extract your recovery! To do this, simply drag your recovery.img over onto the unpackimg.bat and a cmd windows will pop up, extracting your recovery.
6. When it's done, two folders will appear called "ramdisk" and "split_img". IGNORE THE split_img FOLDER! YOU DO NOT NEED TO TOUCH THAT EVER!
7. Navigate inside the ramdisk folder until you find a folder called "twres". This is your TWRP
8. Inside will be some files in XML format and 3 folders. Navigate to the folder that says "Languages".
9. Once inside, find "en.xml" and open it with a text editor.
10. Scroll down until you find this line of text:
"name="install_btn">Install</string>
11. To change the word "Install" to "Flash", replace "Install" that is between string and install_btw to "Flash".
12. That's it! Your done! Now we have to repack the ramdisk. To do so, go back to the "Android Image Kitchen* and click on "repackimg.bat".
13. If done correctly, a cmd window will appear and repack your ramdisk. You will be left with a file called "image-new.img". Transfer that file to your phones internal storage.
14. Once it's on your phone, boot into your custom recovery and flash it! MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP just in case anything goes wrong!!
15. You have successfully modified your custom recovery!!
NOTE that for some newer Android devices, you will probably get a message in red at the boot screen "Recovery is not SEandroid enforcing". As long as your device still boots into your modified recovery, ignore that warning.
Note that this tutorial was only for users who are new to rooting and customizing. Android developers would probably know already how to do this. This is only for fun. You should always be careful when modifying your system files.
That was only a text modification. You could have also edited the images if you wanted to
I don't know everything about Android. I'm still learning. I was proud that I was able to modify my own recovery. Please leave any comments you have

Im dragging recovery.img to unpackimg.bat and gives error
Code:
Android Image Kitchen - UnpackImg Script
by osm0sis @ xda-developers
Supplied image: recovery.img
Setting up work folders . . .
Unrecognized format.
Error!
Press any key to continue . . .
Recovery is TWRP 3.5.0-9

tried to unpack orangefox...
the result of the ramdisk folder:
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