[Tutorial/Mod] Noob Proof how to Edit APK's / Replace “ god mode“with“Ownership Mode"
Tutorial for replacing the name “ god mode “ with the actual function name “ Ownership mode “
And Noob Proof Editing APK’s implemented on Tweaks
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Credit
Credit goes to All Developers who enhanced the Original tweak
also to romanbb for creating the original tweaks.
N.B.
If you are not interested in knowing how to edit an APK or Create a Flashable Zip , then Kindly stop here and move on the the next thread of importance to you , Cause this is a long thread
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Tutorial for Editing APK’s implemented on Tweaks APK included in Rom v7.1 by Developerrobocik
Mod for Rom v7.1 by Developerrobocik , see Ownership Mode a.jpg , Ownership Mode b.jpg
This tutorial can be used with any custom Rom to Edit an APK ( Settings , tweaks , MikTweaks , RCMix Tweaks , … etc ) in about 5 ~ 10 min in the first time , and no more 3~5 min afterwards
i used it for GB APK's , didn't test it with ICS APK's yet
Mod
This Mod is for Rom v7.1 by Developerrobocik ( it functions normal as is , it only changed the displayed string name , Note that some functions need to download components in order to work )
This Mod will restores the string “god mode “ into its actual full development name “ Ownership mode “ or “Get Ownership mode “ , which is more relevant development wise “
Download Links
Mod – Replacing name to Ownershiop Mode or Ownershiop Mode ( Flashable zip ) , For Manual replacement extract the files from within the Mod
Tweaks_for_robocik_Rom_v7.1_Ownership-signed and Permissions.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?yca15ah0nne5iy9
Or Download attached Zip
All photo attachments and permissions photos
All attached and Permissions Photos.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?5iihz5eki8a6xot
Or Download attached Zip
NB : Please feel free to PM me regarding any Questions and help in modifying similar APK for other Custom Roms or Rom Version for your own use
if you created your own similar Mod for a Different Custom Rom or Rom Version , PM me to add it in Post # 2
DISCLAIMER
I am not responsible if following this Method results in bricking your phone
Whatever you do is at your Own Risk
Tutorial replacing the name “ god mode “ with the actual function name “ Ownership mode “ or “ Get Ownership mode “
And Editing APK’s implemented on Tweaks
General
I tried to make this tutorial Noob Proof ( for those with little computer skills ) as much as possible , so it is a bit long
This tutorial is implemented on Tweaks , and can be applied for any custom Rom you use that includes ( Tweaks , RCMix Tweaks or any similar tweak ) to restore the name “god mode “ into its actual full development name “ Ownership mode “ or “Get Ownership mode “ , see Ownership Mode a.jpg , Ownership Mode b.jpg
This tutorial can also be used for editing the APK of your choice
Editing an APK means ( decompile “decompress “ the apk , edit xml and smali files , recompile the apk ) , and then sign the APK or zip file .
Please note that editing an apk without decompiling it first , will cause FC ( force Close )
Required tools and Links ( All Free )
Press on any text displayed in “ orange color “ to open the associated link ( web page , or Download link ) , always download latest software versions from those websites
Notepad ++ { to view and edit xml files and smali } , links for Notepad ++ web Page and Notepad ++ installer v5.9.8 ( 5 MB )
apktool { to decompile “ Decompress “ and recompile“ recompress “ APK files } , apktool web page , Download links forWindows users ( 4 MB) :
apktool v1.4.1 is recommended if you encounter error on newer versions of apktool ( in compiling or decompiling ) , provided that you are sure you have followed all steps correctly when using the newer version of apktool
Download apktool-* file ( for All operating systems )
and apktool-install-windows-* file ( Linux and mac users should choose appropriate file )
Unpack both zip files to the Same directory
Java Runtime Environment should be installed JRE or manually choose JRE for any Operating systems or offline installation
Zipsigner 2 ( NOT Zipsigner ) { to sign APK’s and Zip files } , Download Zipsigner 2from Android market
Windows Grep ( Optional ) { to seach all files inside an entire directory for a word } , ( in options you can change the editor to be Notepad++ ) , DownloadWindows Grep( less than one MB )
tips for using cmd window
you don’t need to write full path for the folder , just drag the folder from within “my computer” or Desktop to the cmd window and the path will be written automatically
also for names just copy a name and right click the toolbar of cmd window then choose edit then Paste , see att 1 - cmd Copy&Paste - apktools folder.jpg
You can use up and down arrows to toggle the previously used commands instead of writing them again
Press enter after typing any of the following commands
Steps
1. decompiling “ Decompress “ the APK
here you can find a more detailed information , Procedure , and solve errors
Open your Rom zip in a winrar window and drag the following files to your desktop ( or extract the zip file and find the files ) :
Framework-res.apk located in System \ framework
Tweaks ( or xxxtweaks according to how each rom name it ) located in System \ app
For certain APK’s ( like settings apk ) you will need to extract also com.htc.resources.apk and/or SystemUI.apk ( But this is not needed for tweaks apk )
Extract both apktool-* file and apktool-install-windows-* to the same folder and rename it to apktools and put it in the root of Drive C: ( it includes 3 files aapt.exe , apktool.bat , apktool.jar
Copy both Framework-res.apk and Tweaks.apk ( i.e Tweaks, RCMixTweaks , ???tweaks … etc ) inside apktools folder , see att 1 - cmd Copy&Paste - apktools folder.jpg
Go to windows start menu \ Accessories \ cmd , Right click it and choose run as administrator
In cmd window Navigate to apktools folder by typing the following : cd c:\apktools ( or type cd followed by a space then drag the folder apktools to cmd window ) , you should see this c:\apktools>
Now to decompile (for example tweaks.apk ) , see att 2 - cmd decompile & recompile.jpg
type the following :
Type apktool if framework-res.apk
Type apktool d tweaks.apk ( don’t forget to add “ .apk “ )
Use the exact same original APK name ( case sensitive upper or lower case ) , to avoid typing mistake use cmd copy and paste . Otherwise after editing and signing the apk and try to over-write the original apk , it will not replace the original apk and both APK’s will be there
If you want to over-right the created folder , use apktool d -f tweaks.apk , or delete the created folder and use apktool d tweaks.apk to create it again
A new folder is created with the same name of the Tweak ( i.e tweaks , ???tweaks , …etc ) inside c:\apktools , see att 1 - cmd Copy&Paste - apktools folder.jpg
The apk is now decompiled
( this is not needed for tweaks apk ) , For certain APK’s ( like settings apk ) that requires for example com.htc.resources.apk you will need to add it to apktools folder and execute apktool if com.htc.resources.apk
2. Edit xml and smali Files
Install Notepad++ and put a shortcut at the desktop
Four files to be modified :
open the 4 following files together with Notepad++ by dragging each file to Notepad++ shortcut at the desktop
system_prefs.xml , located in C:\apktools\Tweaks\res\xml\
SystemActivity.smali , located in C:\apktools\Tweaks\smali\com\{ name differ according to developer } rcteam\tweaks\system
SystemActivity$15.smali , located in C:\apktools\Tweaks\smali\com\{ name differ according to developer } rcteam\tweaks\system
godmode.bin located in your Rom zip inside System \bin
Use any PC explorer and navigate into c:\apktools\tweaks then do a search for word including “ god “ . open the files found in the search ( just drag them into Notepad++ shortcut on the desktop)
In Notepad++ press Ctl +F to open search window , type “ god ” and press “ find all in all open Documents “ , the results will be shown at the bottom of the notepad++ window , Double click any line of them and it will move you to its xml file
Replace the string “ god “ with the string “ ownership “ or “ Get Ownership “ as follows :
Double click any line of them and it will move you to its xml file , only replace the highlighted strings
system_prefs.xml : for Android : title ( replace with “ ownership “ or “ Get Ownership “ ) , for Android : key (replace with “ ownership “ to read “ownershipmod_command “ ) , see att 3 - system_prefs.jpg
SystemActivity.smali : replace with “ ownership “ to read “ownershipmod_command “ , see att 4 - systemActivity.smali.jpg
SystemActivity$15.smali : for line const-string v2 ( replace with “ ownership “ or “ Get Ownership “ ) , for line const-string v1 ( replace with “ ownership “ to read “ownershipmod_command “ ) , see att 5a - systemActivity$15.smali.jpg , att 5b - systemActivity$15.smali.jpg
godmode.bin : rename the file itself to ownershipmode.bin ( this file is edited and placed separately )
if needed for other APK’s , you can use Windows Grep to seach all files inside an entire directory for a certain word ( in options you can change the editor to be Notepad++ )
3. Re-compiling “ compress “ the APK
Run cmd as administrator , in cmd window Navigate to apktools folder by typing the following : cd c:\apktools ( or type cd followed by a space then drag the folder apktools to cmd window ) , you should see this c:\apktools> , see att 2 - cmd decompile & recompile.jpg
Type apktool b tweaks ( don’t add “ .apk “ )
Use the exact same original APK name ( case sensitive upper or lower case ) , to avoid typing mistake use cmd copy and paste . Otherwise after editing and signing the apk and try to over-write the original apk , it will not replace the original apk and both APK’s will be there
two new folder are created inside apktools \ tweaks folder :
A folder named “ Build “ , it includes the decompiled files with the saved changes
A folder named “ dist “ , it includes the new modified apk ( not signed yet )
If you want to over-right the created folder , use apktool b -f tweaks , or delete the two created folders and use apktool b tweaks to create them again
4. Signing the APK
Install Zipsigner 2 on your phone , note that the compiled APK is not signed yet
Create a folder on your sd card name it for example “ sign apk and zip “ , Copy the modified compiled APK to that folder
Start Zipsigner 2 and leave all settings as it is “ defaults “ , press “choose in/out “ and navigate to the compiled APK “ for example tweaks “ and select it , then press “ sign the File “ , a massage will tell you that the file is signed ,
Go to folder “ sign apk and zip “ and you will find the signed apk named as ( tweaks-signed.apk ) , copy ( tweaks-signed.apk ) to other location and rename it to ( tweaks.apk ) exactly as the original compiled apk
The apk is now ready to replace the original one located in system \ app
5.Apply the changes
Applying the changes can be done by either of the following two methods :
Create a MOD and Apply it from recovery
Manually by moving both the APK and bin file
Manually by moving both the APK and bin file inside the Custom Rom Zip before installing it
a) Using Manual Replacement
The modified apk is now compiled and signed and ready to replace the original one located in system \ app
Make sure that the modified APK has the exact same original APK name , Otherwise it will not replace the original apk and both APK’s will be there
Set system to read\write using Root Explorer or the original tweak itself ( open tweak then go to system tab , and choose mount system reaed/ write )
Use Root Explorer or any similar apk to review permission and ownership values before over-writing the required APK or bin file
Over-write the Apk or file and correct permission and ownership values to the same values for the original APK or bin fileTweaks Permissions.jpg , Tweaks Owner.jpg ( values are different for other similar tweaks ).
For ownershipmode.bin file , navigate to system \ bin , review permission and ownership values before deleting godmode.bin, then delete godmode.bin and copy ownershipmod.bin inside system \ bin , and correct permission and ownership values to the same values for the original file Ownershipmode Permissions.jpg , Ownershipmode Owner.jpg ( values are different for other similar tweaks )
b) Using MOD Replacement
Put the flashable zip ( MOD ) in your SD Card , Reboot into recovery
Clear dalvik and Cache , use install zip from SD Card , navigate to the file and install it then reboot
6.signing Zip file ( create your own MOD )
For future versions of tweaks apk , your can edit the new APK and use the attached MOD, just over-write the existing files with yours , and flash it
In general you can create a folder with the same attached structure
Create a folder let us call it “ Work “ , Create two folders inside it (META-INF , system ) according to the above attached structure ,
Add both update-binary and updater-script inside folder META-INF \ com \ google\ Android ,
Add the files you want to update inside System folder ( use the same structure as in the original Rom),
highlight both of the two folders (META-INF , system ) then right click then choose send to then compressed folder ( Don’t compress the “ Work folder itself ) , rename the created zip as you prefer
Place prepared zip file on your SD Card and use the same procedure mentioned in Step no 4 (Signing the APK ) and in Step no 5 B ( Using MOD Replacement )
General Notes
+- META-INF/
+- MANIFEST.MF
+- CERT.SF
+- CERT.RSA
...........................com/
.....................................google/
.................................................android/
...............................................................update-script
...............................................................update-binary
...............................................................updater-script
+- system/
.................app/
.........................Tweaks.apk
..................bin/
.........................ownershipmode.bin
Note that the structure of META-INF ( name is case sensitive , as in above att 7 ) is always the same ( MANIFEST.MF , CERT.SF , CERT.RSA are created during singing the flashable zip )
the /system folder can be anything you need ( in our case Tweaks.apk and ownershipmode.bin ) , to add different items for your update you should then if needed modify Updater Script accordingly ,
update-binary , updater-script are needed to let the zip file to be flashable zip ( update.zip ) , For backward compatibility reasons, it's still possible to also add an update-script file.
updater-script is where you put the required commands to be executed during flashing the zip
7. Adding your own Similar Mod or APK here in Post # 2
you can Add your own Similar Mod of Modified APK here in Post # 2 ( For Different Custom Rom or Different Version of a Rom ) , Please PM me
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Thank you for your time and effort, great tutorial.
Thanks for this great guide. Very helpful and informative.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda premium
Thanks for posting this, I will be spending more time on it this weekend. Hopefully this will get you RC status.
Hi,
Have a small doubt regarding APK. Below is what i did,
1. Renamed the SystemUI.apk with .zip
2. Changed the necessary image files in res\drawable-hdpi
3. Renamed the SystemUI.zip to SystemUI.apk
4. Pushed to the \System\app folder.
Problem,
When i moved to System\app app doesn't work. got force closes.
Question:
Am i need to sign apk ? I just changed the .png files, still am i need to sign the apk?
Cyb0rgz said:
Hi,
Have a small doubt regarding APK. Below is what i did,
1. Renamed the SystemUI.apk with .zip
2. Changed the necessary image files in res\drawable-hdpi
3. Renamed the SystemUI.zip to SystemUI.apk
4. Pushed to the \System\app folder.
Problem,
When i moved to System\app app doesn't work. got force closes.
Question:
Am i need to sign apk ? I just changed the .png files, still am i need to sign the apk?
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after moving the apk ..if its not signed ..you need to fix the permissions ..you can do this via recovery
ganeshp said:
after moving the apk ..if its not signed ..you need to fix the permissions ..you can do this via recovery
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Thank you for your time in responding!
Yes, i have given necessary permissions as well. but it doesn't seems to work!
if i am changing the .dex files, am i need to sign the apk? On changing the png images and all, am i need to sign it? Among the two, which one requires apk signing?
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Here is a way by which you can Change the Displayed Custom Rom Name
THIS CANNOT BE DONE BY EDITING "build.prop" FILE SO READ THIS GUIDE FOR XPERIA DEVICES CUSTOM ROMS.
Software Needed (downloads attached below)
1) Java
2) 7-zip
3) Notepad ++
4) Advanced APK Tools
Files Needed From Custom Rom:
1) framework-res.apk (from "system >> framework ")
2) SemcGenericUxpRes.apk (from "system >> framework ")
3) settings.apk ( from "system >> app")
Expected From You :
1) Some Time
2) Patience
3) Basic knowledge of Installing Software.
Step wise Guide
STEP 01 : Download and Install "Java" and "Notepad++". Extract "Advanced APK Tools".
STEP 02 : Place the Three Files mentioned above from Custom Rom to "2-IN" folder of Advanced APK Tools.
STEP 03 : Open "Advance ApkTool.exe"; it will check Java on your your PC and then you will get a screen showing different options.
STEP 04 : Type "1" and press Enter to select the Option "1- Install Framework". Install "framework-res.apk" and "SemcGenericUxpRes.apk". Then come back to Main Menu.
STEP 05 : Type "2" and press Enter to select the Option "2- Decompile Files". Decompile "settings.apk" and wait for some time as it will take some time. After decompiling minimize "Advance APK Tools" but DO NOT CLOSE it.
STEP 06 : Open "3-OUT" folder in "Advance APK Tools" folder. There you will see a folder names "Settings.apk". Open this folder and go to " res >> values " folder.
STEP 07 : In the Values folder open the file "strings.xml" using Notepad++. Press "ctrl" and 'F" keys on the Keyboard of your PC at the same time to find the Rom Name as shown in Device. After Finding the ROM Name replace it with Whatever you Want. Save this file and Close is.
STEP 08 : Go back to "Advanced APK Tools" and Type "3" and press Enter to select the Option "3-Recompile Files". Recompile "settings.apk" and wait for some time as it will take some time. After recompiling close "Advance APK Tools".
STEP 09 : Now go to "4-OUT" folder of "Advanced APK Tools" where you will find "settings.apk". Extract this file using 7-zip.
STEP 10 : Open the extracted "settings.apk" and delete the file "Android Manifent.xml " inside it.
STEP 11 : Open 3-OUT" folder. Then go to "Settings.apk folder >> original " from this folder Copy all the contents i.e. "META-INF" folder and " AndroidManifest.xml" file and paste them in extracted "settings.apk" in "4-OUT" folder.
STEP 12 : After all this, select all contents of settings.apk in 4-OUT Folder and add them to archieve using 7-Zip and replace ".zip" extention by ".apk".
Place this "settings.apk" into "system >> app " folder of Custom Rom and flash this Custom Rom. You will have the ROM NAME changed.
Hurray!!! You have successfully Changed the ROM NAME of Custom Rom for Xperia Devices.
Firstly, this thread has nothing to do with Development so I've moved it to General where it should have been created.
Secondly, you have no permission to attach the file: Advancedapktool.zip
Thirdly, you posted no credits to the original author for this tool.
I've removed the tool and linked to the original authors thread instead.
Sorry for the mistakes, I will take care next time
Hi all,
For all those who are facing problems with annoying surveys, asking passwords for rar files and then facing problems in installing rom (problems faced by me). Here comes the genuine firmware file for IKON IK543
Warning: Before going any further please note that neither me nor xda will be responsible if your phone gets bricked in this process
So let us start the process.
1. Download ikon firmware from here and extract it.
2. Download SP Flash Tool latest version from here or direct link here and extract it(credit:android mtk)
3. Download USB drivers from here and install appropriate drivers.
4. Open flash_tool.exe from SP flash tool folder. (note: run as administrator)
5. Select scatter-loading and select the scatter file from the extracted firmware folder.
6. Manually select all the files in the sp flash tool.(sorry for the trouble)
7. Select Format All+Download and select download.
8. Wait for the file to be flashed. Once it is done green circle will appear and done.
Enjoy!!!!
For those who face invalid IMEI follow this procedure.
1. Open Dailer on your phone and hit *#*#3646633#*#*
2. Click on "CONNECTIVITY"
3. Click on "CDS INFORMATION"
4. click on "RADIO INFORMATION"
5. then to "PHONE 1" write inThe IMEI is under the battery.)AT +EGMR=1,7,"00000000000" (Replace "zeros" with your own IMEI No.) then restart the phone.
6. Follow 1 to 5 and then "PHONE 2" and write in:
AT +EGMR=1,10,"0000000000" (Replace "zeros" with your own IMEI No.)
For reference you can see this video here
Then reboot and done.
Enjoy!!!
HI Everyone
As you might have heard that you can't modify Sony Ericsson Arc s Flash file, i.e sin file, as it requires sony's signatures and blah blah...
but wellp it's not true, now you can modify it, i found a solution but it's a messy way to go through but well it works and tested by me. might also work Sony ericsson arc rom as well.
Note: The Yaffey tool is currently only supported on Windows pc. But you can other tools if you afe linux user their are several available
Here's the trick:
/**
# your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for any damages to your phone or your surroundings.
**/
Tools needed(compulsory):
Flashtools (version 0.9.18.6)
WinRar (Recommended)
Yaffey tool (only Windows version available), or any yaffey editor extractor/repacker on your linux.
Notepad++ (text editor)
Steps:
Extract FTF flash file(your device flashfile).
Copy "sytem.sin" to a temporary working folder.
Open flashtools click "Tools" > "Sin editor" select the "sysytem.sin" file and click "Extract Data" then "system.yaffs2" file will be created in same folder.
(Download Yaffey tool from below)
Open yaffey tool.
Click "Open" and select the "system.yaffs2" file.
Now delete/modify from this tool, when done click "File" > "Save as" enter new name "system-new.yaffs2" and save it.
now you have a new "system-new.yaffs2" file.
Open flashtools goto "Tools" > "Sin editor" select the "system.sin" file again.
now click "Advanced" > "Create sin as" and select the "system-new.yaffs2" file which we created earlier, then click "Open".
wait till it's complete, now that "system-new.yaffs2" file will be converted into "system-new.yaffs2.sin" file, rename it to "system.sin".
Now extract the full Flashfile "*.ftf"(your device fashfile) in a temporary folder with Winrar. Now open the "META-INF/MANIFEST.MF" with any text viewer/editor and note down the "branding" and "version" it will be used while repacking the rom.
and then Don't touch any file just replace the "system.sin" file with the file we create renamed to "system.sin" earlier.
then most of you might know what to do, now we have to repack the flashfile by flashtools so Open Flashtools click "Tools" > "Bundles" > "create" then double click on Device column and select the device name by double clicking it. enter the Branding and version(enter the info we got earlier from "manifest.mf" file) check "No final verification". click "..." on upper right side and select the temporary folder where your full flashfile was extracted and click "ok". then you will find many files in "folder list" column select all files expect "*.ta" files if any. then click "->" button all files will be moved to "Firmware content" column then click "create", now wait till it's completed.
Now the rom is successfully created, You can find the firmware in "Firmwares" folder in flashtools data folder(for windows pc: it wil be in users or programdata folder in ".flashtools/firmwares/ dir").
You can now flash it to your device from flashtools
/**
Extra Info for those who can't flash a flashfile and gets error.
**/
If their's error then we need to change flashfiles cmd25 checksum to false.
then:
open flashfile.ftf with winrar, extract "MANIFEST.MF" file in META-INF folder to a temporary folder, and open it with Notepad++ and change line "cmd25: true" to "cmd25: false" remove the lines "rda: " and "revision:" if exists and save it.
the file should look something like this:
Code:
Manifest-Version: 1.0
device: LT18i
branding: (1254-2184)
Created-By: FlashTool
cmd25: false
version: 4.1.B.0.587
Now open Winrar open META-INF folder, then click "Add" and selct the edited "MANIFEST.MF" file and click "ok" again "Ok" in winrar dailog now the file will be overriden now it's you can flash it.
Enjoy
Really spent few hour to look around the internet but found nothing, i wanted to remove the bloatwares from my Sony Ericcson LT18i.
Get flashtools from GDrive:
Flashtools v0.9.18.6.exe (118mb)