How do i re-sign an app that i modified using Android Studio or others. Please help!! - General Questions and Answers

I found out how to do so and I'll be answering myself once more :
In order to add only the files you want to replace in a zip (or apk) sub-directory and choose what compression method used with 7-zip, we simply do as we do with flashable zips:
- you create a folder named "res" on your desktop;
- you crete a folder named "raw" on your desktop;
- you drag the folder "raw" into the "res" folder
- you choose the sound files [of your choice] [in wav format] and rename them to match which ever one(s) you want to replace in the apk and add them in that "raw" folder;
- you right-click on the "res" folder on your desktop and select: 7-zip/"Add to Archive..."
- you select you new Swiftkey apk (rename it first);
- you make sure that "Store" is selected in the "compression level" field;
[see pic - I've changed spacebar and normal key sound in that example]
- Re-sign the apk
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Hi.
I am totally new to this site and app developing in general. I used the above method (ty AL) to modify the Swiftkey Keyboard app and now just need to re-sign the apk and install it on my device ( ZTE Blade Z Max) I googled how to and found Android Studio, i just am having trouble using it I guess. Im just starting to learn how to modify/develop android apps.
If anyone knows how or can offer up another method for re-signing please help! Much appreciated and tyvm.
Amante

Amante10101 said:
Hi.
I am totally new to this site and app developing in general. I used the above method (ty AL) to modify the Swiftkey Keyboard app and now just need to re-sign the apk and install it on my device ( ZTE Blade Z Max) I googled how to and found Android Studio, i just am having trouble using it I guess. Im just starting to learn how to modify/develop android apps.
If anyone knows how or can offer up another method for re-signing please help! Much appreciated and tyvm.
Amante
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Try the file explorer MiXplorer found here on xda. It has an apk signing add on feature. It is the my favorite and 1 of the best file managers available. Easily the best for free.

Thebear j koss said:
Try the file explorer MiXplorer found here on xda. It has an apk signing add on feature. It is the my favorite and 1 of the best file managers available. Easily the best for free.
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Tyvm ill try it out.

Thebear j koss said:
Try the file explorer MiXplorer found here on xda. It has an apk signing add on feature. It is the my favorite and 1 of the best file managers available. Easily the best for free.
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So I installed MiXplorer (totally awesome app btw) and MiX signer but how exactly do you use it to sign, doesnt seem very straight forward and cant find a how to on google.
Amante

Amante10101 said:
So I installed MiXplorer (totally awesome app btw) and MiX signer but how exactly do you use it to sign, doesnt seem very straight forward and cant find a how to on google.
Amante
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You need to install the Signer add on. Settings--->add one. After that, long press your apk you want to sign hit settings button, then scroll to sign. Choose with automatic i believe. Refer to the MiX FAQ thread. Link located in OP of MiX thread.

Thebear j koss said:
You need to install the Signer add on. Settings--->add one. After that, long press your apk you want to sign hit settings button, then scroll to sign. Choose with automatic i believe. Refer to the MiX FAQ thread. Link located in OP of MiX thread.
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Im a retard lol, never occured that i could scroll the elipsis menu. Thanks a ton bro.

Amante10101 said:
Hi.
I am totally new to this site and app developing in general. I used the above method (ty AL) to modify the Swiftkey Keyboard app and now just need to re-sign the apk and install it on my device ( ZTE Blade Z Max) I googled how to and found Android Studio, i just am having trouble using it I guess. Im just starting to learn how to modify/develop android apps.
If anyone knows how or can offer up another method for re-signing please help! Much appreciated and tyvm.
Amante
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Signing worked! fantastic.
Decided I wanted to change more of the sounds in swiftkey to have a couple more themes with the original one i modified so I went through the 7zip process described in an earlier thread, except this time when i did it it didnt replace the mp3 sound files in the apk with the waves I wanted to substitute. This time it just added the .wav(s) to the apk while leaving the .mp3(s) there along with them. seems wierd. I changed the names of the .wav(s) to the same as the ones i wanted to replace, right clicked folder and hit add to archive. Selected drop down menu and selected apk and made sure store was the option selected and zip was the method selected. No go. Any suggestions?

Amante10101 said:
Signing worked! fantastic.
Decided I wanted to change more of the sounds in swiftkey to have a couple more themes with the original one i modified so I went through the 7zip process described in an earlier thread, except this time when i did it it didnt replace the mp3 sound files in the apk with the waves I wanted to substitute. This time it just added the .wav(s) to the apk while leaving the .mp3(s) there along with them. seems wierd. I changed the names of the .wav(s) to the same as the ones i wanted to replace, right clicked folder and hit add to archive. Selected drop down menu and selected apk and made sure store was the option selected and zip was the method selected. No go. Any suggestions?
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Nvm I got it, some of the sound files for sound themes in apk are .wav some are .mp3. Just made them mp3 and it worked
someone must have got lazy/didnt need to organize w/e when creating the app. lol.
My first app project complete. yeah!

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##HELP## Renames adwtheme.apk to .zip to add my own images - wont insall???

Ok, so i renamed a default adw theme apk to .zip to unpack and add the images I want and change the orange glows etc after renaming back to apk cant install on phone 'problem parsing package' assuming this is because i unpacked it and re zipped / renamed to apk.
Is there another way of doing this?? Originally made the theme using template and eclipse / sdk with the adw theme template release package but when i install my app [which was packed unsigned as ive no idea how to go through this keymaker stuff] it cannot be installed on x10 [for 2.2] and you cant use the theme template in eclipse with 1.6 minimum it doesn't work and noticed on github site I got the template from [AnderWeb original] that it needs to be based on 2.2 but will work on 1.6 etc [it doesn't].. this was in the comments when ppl were getting errors in the manifest file, was becuase they set it for 1.6
So anyway aside from confusion I only need to change the png images surely theirs a simple way to unpack / explore and change the APK ??? Spent far too long getting nowhere now and killing chrome with over 50 web tabs and searches open lol
open the apk with 7-zip, and just drag the images straight into the archive - no need to unpack at all!
I'm using a modded theme, but have apks open with Winrar by default so don't need to rename them. When you open the apk leave it open whilst you work on it then once you've added your files just close and install it.
... And don't forget to sign it . Thats the reason you are getting this error.
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... And don't forget to sign it . Thats the reason you are getting this error.
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this after changing the archive with winrar or whatever?
How do you go through siging the app dont have a clue
go3asy said:
this after changing the archive with winrar or whatever?
How do you go through siging the app dont have a clue
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you only have to sign it if your extracting it - keeping it open in winrar or 7zip your not doing that, so i tdoesnt need resigning
Ok messed up a little didnt create a new apk to work on now its buggerd does anyone have a x10 compatable apk of the basic theme? lol
pleeeease
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pleeeease
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Might be as well re-downloading it to your phone and pulling it, I cant seem to find the default one on my phone but can see the one I modded.
What you using to pull it, as they are hidden in drawer the file manager i use to back up also doesnt see adw or its themes lol. I d/l the one i had from god knows what side cant find it now. Just goin g to mod a stock adw laucnher v1.1 apk see if that works also because the new version i had messed up alot of themes and not many are updated for it yet.
ahh cant find an apk of donut 1.6 version of adw v1.1
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What you using to pull it, as they are hidden in drawer the file manager
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I used ADB and pulled from data/app.
go3asy said:
ahh cant find an apk of donut 1.6 version of adw v1.1
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Not sure what version this is, but I do know it's an older one...
thanks.. now saying this application cannot be installed on this phone lol happy days! used winrar and zzip to open and add new images, very annoying now lol.
Uploaded the APK below
'ADW.Launcher could not be installed on this phone'
Would this be because its replacing a newer version? although it gets passed the promp telling me it will replace another app on the phone
Ok annoyd now uninstalled current adw and tried still wont install lol now im stuck with stock hope it keeps saved settings lol
how are you editing the archive im copy/pasting im my drawable-hdpi etc folders in which is replacing the old ones within the archive
When you modify the apk, theres something about the certificates that prevent you from installing a modified version. if u learn how to sign it ul b fine.. btw if there's a stock version u after let me know.. iv got quite a few of them! lol
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Comparing files from the older apk and the one you posted, some of the file dimensions are different as in your images are bigger, and some of yours don't look right either, what are the little dashes dotted around some of them...
open it in photoshop its fine. Thats PNG transparency doesnt show in image viewer
Mobzter said:
When you modify the apk, theres something about the certificates that prevent you from installing a modified version. if u learn how to sign it ul b fine.. btw if there's a stock version u after let me know.. iv got quite a few of them! lol
Sent from my rooted 026 X10i using swype via Xda
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Any guides on signing?
go3asy said:
open it in photoshop its fine. Thats PNG transparency doesnt show in image viewer
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But it doesn't show on the original files, and shows for me in PS and Photo Viewer...

[Reg Edit] Right click ApkTool

First things first, credit and thanks to Brut.all for his awesome tool.
Now then, i couldn't find anything like this so i've created a very simple little reg edit to enable right click de-compiling on apks and right click builds on folders.
I've been using it for a couple of weeks with no problems and it's great for those quick .9 or xml edits.
DISCLAIMER:
This was made for the Windows XP operating system! .so im not sure if it will work on other Window OS, feel free to try but im not responsible for your computers well being so use at your own risk.
EDIT:After a little research it seems the registry tree is the same for "Vista" and "7" so it should work on them also
To use this you must have apktool working correctly.
Only works if your path variable is set to C:\sdk\tools\
If your Path variable is set differently you have 2 options:
1-let me know where and i'll attatch appropiate reg-edit.
2-Easy option, create a folder on your C:\ named "sdk", inside the sdk folder create another folder named "tools,
now copy the contents from your original tools folder into your newly created tools and add the path in enviromental variables. Simple.
RECOMMENDED:
It is highly recommended to backup your registry prior to installing, just follow the simple instructions included in the download zip.
To install:
Simply extract .reg file from the folder, double click and answer yes.That's it
Now your ready to become a de-compiling/building whirlwind.
Useage
-I simply right click an apk, "empty.apk" for example, choose decompile (you recieve a folder with the apk's name), navigate into the res\drawable* folder and drop in my .9.png's.
-Backout of folder, right click "empty" folder and choose build.
-The built images are in are located in "empty\build\apk\res\drawable*".
-The built apk is located in "empty\dist".
I've included an empty.apk for quick .9.png edits, this saves hunting through endless amounts of images for your newly created .9.
If the tool fails it could be something simple-
Problem: solution:
-Folder already exits -Delete or rename
-.9.png's not properley edited -Fix using draw 9 tool
-Required framework not installed -Open cmd and type "apktool if FILE LOCATION\framework-res.apk"
Remember this is a simple tool, for more advanced useage and logs use apk-manager
Final Note:
If Brut.all has any reason for me to remove this please let me know and it will disappear ASAP.
Thank you.
Link and Contents::
ApkTool_reg_edit.zip(contianing reg-edit)
reg_backup_restore.txt
empty.apk
>>>Windows Reg Edit<<<
The above reg edit removes the ability to create folders on Widows 7, use the file below insead!!
>>>Windows 7 Reg Edit<<<
If for some reason you lose the ability to create new folders here is a fix:
>>Here<<
Just extract and double click, it might say "cannot import all data", just ignore it, it will restore your create new folder option.
updated first post with attachments.
dully79 said:
updated first post with attachments.
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Thank you very much! Gonna try this out
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crevis24 said:
Thank you very much! Gonna try this out
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Your welcome
Let me know how you get on!.
99 downloads, who's going to make it 100?? Lol
Don't mind if I do!
Swyped from my infected synergized kingdom ported evo!
Haha, you win a prize of getting a thanks.
You have no idea how much I love those! When I get back to my computer I will give you one for this awesome little tool because I have never used apktool because of the command line. I always used apkmanager.
Swyped from my Infected Synergized Kingdom ported Evo!
As requested by fergie716:
Will apply to C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\
Any problems let me know and remember to backup.
dully79 said:
As requested by fergie716:
Will apply to C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\
Any problems let me know and remember to backup.
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Thank you sir!
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Fixed the link and updated info in OP.
Added new link for Windows 7 that shouldn't remove the ability to create folders. Tried and tested.

[TOOL] ApkSpy - view APK manifest on PC

Hey,
I have a mess with my many .APK files sitting around on my PC. Some .APK files were renamed badly with names that don't make sense, let alone I have multiple versions of the same apps.
ApkSpy is a simple tool I hacked up tonight which allows you to easily view the manifest of an APK (screenshots attached - not up to date though) just by double clicking it. (It can even associate with the .apk filetype, yay!)
ApkSpy relies on the aapt.exe tool from the android SDK, so you must have that installed (or just copy aapt.exe from somewhere, that's the only file needed to run ApkSpy).
Would love to get feedback.
Off to bed now..
Known issues:
filenames with unicode might not work.
Changelog:
Version 0.6:
Minor fixes
adb.exe/aapt.exe should be found in current directory or PATH
Version 0.5:
Install APK button
Rename file by package or application name
batch rename of all apk's in a directory
Version 0.4:
Added link to market
Version 0.3:
Added rename file, which renames the loaded apk to <packagename_version.apk>
Version 0.2:
does not require .net 4.0 anymore
Needed something like this.
How about this, can we edit swiftkey's apk and add a large spacebar into that somehow?
thanks
Thank a lot. I'm looking for something like this.
ido, I downloaded your nice tool. Unfortunately I don't get any information back when I drop on it an app (please see my attachment). I have .net framework 4.0 on Windows XP.
Any idea ?
ido said:
ApkSpy relies on the aapt.exe tool from the android SDK, so you must have that installed (or just copy aapt.exe from somewhere, that's the only file needed to run ApkSpy).
Would love to get feedback.
Off to bed now..
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Shame on me !!! I should have read before rushing !!!
I'm sorry: everything runs smoothly now, thanks !
PS Just a suggestion to ido for those like me: why don't you bundle the aapt.exe in the zip file ?
I don't think its allowed by google's license. I haven't really checked though.
i have the aapt.exe but after i drag apk it does not allow me to change the name or anything please help and yes i have sdk installed
xdviper said:
Needed something like this.
How about this, can we edit swiftkey's apk and add a large spacebar into that somehow?
thanks
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Not without getting the lawyers involved whether it's before or after the fact.
Nice app, thank you!
Feature request: batch reading of apks and renaming them as Packagename_version.apk?
norti said:
Nice app, thank you!
Feature request: batch reading of apks and renaming them as Packagename_version.apk?
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challenge accepted.
I see how renaming should work (button), but I'm not sure how to implement batch at this stage.
would be cool and app like my sons RDTools DS that lists all his games in a dir to add to sd card(r4i or ttools..)
it opens the files and gives the real name with icons and nfo files to..(store on sever DB)
should be pretty much simple for a guy that knows how to program no?
Thank you for this cool app.
2 Suggestions:
- allow users more options on how they want to name the apk (i.e. "AppName-ver")
- Allow user to just double click on an apk to run apkspy. Currently, I have to drag and drop. If I double click an APK, apkspy crashes with an "System.InvalidOperationException"
Thank you for this very useful application.
I also wish it had those handy features as others mentioned:
1. Renaming apks using ApplicationName instead of PackageName;
2. Batch renaming all apks in a folder;
3. Option to push (or install) the current apk into a connected android device.
Good job, anyway, keep up the good work!
All done as requested.
you're welcome to test the features as I didn't have much time (Although I think it works ok)
Great news, thank you again for your work.
One quick feedback observation though:
In the Batch Rename tab, the two rename buttons (by application or by package) are working correctly, but in the first tab (General) the functions performed by the same rename buttons are reversed: rename by application actually renames by package and viceversa.
Otherwise, everything seems to be OK, except maybe for the donation link in the last tab, which doesn't seem to be working either.
Congratulations, man, great job, keep it up!
silvake said:
Great news, thank you again for your work.
One quick feedback observation though:
In the Batch Rename tab, the two rename buttons (by application or by package) are working correctly, but in the first tab (General) the functions performed by the same rename buttons are reversed: rename by application actually renames by package and viceversa.
Otherwise, everything seems to be OK, except maybe for the donation link in the last tab, which doesn't seem to be working either.
Congratulations, man, great job, keep it up!
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Fixed all (even the beer link). I kept same version (0.5) though.
hi,ido when i double click apk files i get this error..running win7 x64
hxxp://i.imgur.com/lMOMJ.png
hxxp://i.imgur.com/Ropmm.png
Thank you, it's working flawlessly!
You can fix?
ApkSpy very handy tool!
Thanks a lot!
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Version 0.5:
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1 You can fix ApkSpy to correctly processed Russian names?
2 You can fix the ApkSpy, if you rename the apk team containing the character ":"
3 You can fix the ApkSpy, if you rename the apk team containing the character " "" "
4 When you drag a file apk team, adds all files from a folder, it is not convenient
Thanks
just what i was looking for

Modding the sense 3.0 (step by step directions needed)

I love all the beautiful modified skins of Thypancy's intial theme. Is there a post where we could learn to mod these themes. too. I have 4 in mind that I would like to make or have modified, but i would rather learn how to do it myself. Can someone point me in the right direction.
Hi,
I am not a PRO at this... but i would just explain you the procedure:
1) extract/Decompile the .apk file you want to MOD or make changes to. Use m10 editor for this.Select the option "decomplie all"
2) Minimize the m10 editor, and open the folder where you m10 editor is installed. There you would find a folder with the name of the .apk file you just decomplied. Go to folder assests>"base theme name">drawble>shared folder.
3) now select the .png files you want to edit. Install Paint.net, and edit with them, it was easy process for me. Remeber to "flip image vertical" after you are done with editing.
4) now go back to m10 editor, and Save the file.
5) You should have AndroidSDK installed.If not, do it. Then go to the folder where you have installed it. open the "autosign" file. It will open command prompt. There select the option to sign the file manually. Give the path for the file. It will sign it then. Exit from that program.
6) you are done, you can install it now.
Well, this is the basic idea for modding, and it would work if you have a little bit knowledge. I have been taught all this by "laletsehgal21", who has a good thread of his MODS... you can ask him for a detailed help.
Happy Modding
mathrania said:
Hi,
I am not a PRO at this... but i would just explain you the procedure:
1) extract/Decompile the .apk file you want to MOD or make changes to. Use m10 editor for this.Select the option "decomplie all"
2) Minimize the m10 editor, and open the folder where you m10 editor is installed. There you would find a folder with the name of the .apk file you just decomplied. Go to folder assests>"base theme name">drawble>shared folder.
3) now select the .png files you want to edit. Install Paint.net, and edit with them, it was easy process for me. Remeber to "flip image vertical" after you are done with editing.
4) now go back to m10 editor, and Save the file.
5) You should have AndroidSDK installed.If not, do it. Then go to the folder where you have installed it. open the "autosign" file. It will open command prompt. There select the option to sign the file manually. Give the path for the file. It will sign it then. Exit from that program.
6) you are done, you can install it now.
Well, this is the basic idea for modding, and it would work if you have a little bit knowledge. I have been taught all this by "laletsehgal21", who has a good thread of his MODS... you can ask him for a detailed help.
Happy Modding
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Thanks for the Info!!!
mathrania said:
Hi,
I am not a PRO at this... but i would just explain you the procedure:
1) extract/Decompile the .apk file you want to MOD or make changes to. Use m10 editor for this.Select the option "decomplie all"
2) Minimize the m10 editor, and open the folder where you m10 editor is installed. There you would find a folder with the name of the .apk file you just decomplied. Go to folder assests>"base theme name">drawble>shared folder.
3) now select the .png files you want to edit. Install Paint.net, and edit with them, it was easy process for me. Remeber to "flip image vertical" after you are done with editing.
4) now go back to m10 editor, and Save the file.
5) You should have AndroidSDK installed.If not, do it. Then go to the folder where you have installed it. open the "autosign" file. It will open command prompt. There select the option to sign the file manually. Give the path for the file. It will sign it then. Exit from that program.
6) you are done, you can install it now.
Well, this is the basic idea for modding, and it would work if you have a little bit knowledge. I have been taught all this by "laletsehgal21", who has a good thread of his MODS... you can ask him for a detailed help.
Happy Modding
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cool man.....
Jst one thing attach the base file that one must use to decompile so that he does not have errors while re-compiling
In de-compiled files changes have to b made in three places.
1. Androidmanifest.xml (name of package).
2. Res\values\strings.xml (name of theme).
3. Assets\shared(change this to theme name)
Now compile and then edit
lalitsehgal21 said:
cool man.....
Jst one thing attach the base file that one must use to decompile so that he does not have errors while re-compiling
In de-compiled files changes have to b made in three places.
1. Androidmanifest.xml (name of package).
2. Res\values\strings.xml (name of theme).
3. Assets\shared(change this to theme name)
Now compile and then edit
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I tried this but instead of pngs, i'm getting dat files in the "\\\drawable\shared" folder? Is anyone else having this problem?
keedog said:
I tried this but instead of pngs, i'm getting dat files in the "\\\drawable\shared" folder? Is anyone else having this problem?
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no after using m10 editor u'll play with dat files only best part is inverted
lalitsehgal21 said:
no after using m10 editor u'll play with dat files only best part is inverted
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What???? I'm way confused by that last sentence.
keedog said:
What???? I'm way confused by that last sentence.
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he means, that the images you would like to EDIT would be inverted(up side down kind of) already...... the way it looks in your android phone...it wd be inverted
keedog said:
I tried this but instead of pngs, i'm getting dat files in the "\\\drawable\shared" folder? Is anyone else having this problem?
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In the m10 editor, on the second tab "m10files", select "decode images". And then start the process.....
I have attached an .apk file. Install it on your sensation, apply the theme to your mobile. Observe the stuff. Then try to decompile the same file, and edit the images to your choice. It will help you to recognize what files you should change to get your desired result.
mathrania said:
I have attached an .apk file. Install it on your sensation, apply the theme to your mobile. Observe the stuff. Then try to decompile the same file, and edit the images to your choice. It will help you to recognize what files you should change to get your desired result.
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Thatz a pretty nice one, and i like how u pointed out all the pages with text. thanks again.
mathrania said:
Hi,
I am not a PRO at this... but i would just explain you the procedure:
1) extract/Decompile the .apk file you want to MOD or make changes to. Use m10 editor for this.Select the option "decomplie all"
2) Minimize the m10 editor, and open the folder where you m10 editor is installed. There you would find a folder with the name of the .apk file you just decomplied. Go to folder assests>"base theme name">drawble>shared folder.
3) now select the .png files you want to edit. Install Paint.net, and edit with them, it was easy process for me. Remeber to "flip image vertical" after you are done with editing.
4) now go back to m10 editor, and Save the file.
5) You should have AndroidSDK installed.If not, do it. Then go to the folder where you have installed it. open the "autosign" file. It will open command prompt. There select the option to sign the file manually. Give the path for the file. It will sign it then. Exit from that program.
6) you are done, you can install it now.
Well, this is the basic idea for modding, and it would work if you have a little bit knowledge. I have been taught all this by "laletsehgal21", who has a good thread of his MODS... you can ask him for a detailed help.
Happy Modding
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I have all the pngs replaced and the its back in a apk, but now I don't see a autosign file in the sdk folder. am I looking in the wrong place?
This is the Android-sdk (along with java jdk) that i downloaded. I can't find a autosign file anywhere.
i found the autosign bat fle. but now im getting errors.
question: how/where do i change these?
In de-compiled files changes have to b made in three places.
1. Androidmanifest.xml (name of package). how do u change this?
2. Res\values\strings.xml (name of theme). how/where do u change this?
3. Assets\shared(change this to theme name) h0w/where do u change this?
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also when I replaced the background image, and he skin png, they resorted back to the original and didn't keep my background image nor skin pmg.
Sorry to hijack, but how would I change the dock/nav bar?
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[MOD/CHEAT][Guide]How To Edit Fieldrunners HD apk for Money & Health

Hello everyone......if youre like me and just want to beat the crap out of a game that ticks you off sometimes then this is for you. This guide will explain how to edit the apk for fieldrunners hd. I will not supply or distribute the apk, so please do not ask.
First you will need the apk file you have purchased from android market. If you have an apk from amazon app store it will not work.
Start by changing the file extension from apk to .zip. Next, extract the contents of the file to a new folder on your desktop. (Folder can be named anything you like)
Open folder Assets>Data>HighResolution>Maps
Here you will find 4 folders....Cave, Crossroads, Drylands, Grasslands
Open the Folder for the level you wish to edit. (I will use grasslands as example for this guide)
Look for the files that have a ~map.mp3 extension. Open this file with a text editor like notepad. A few lines into the file will see this "startingHealth="20" startingResources="15". Change these values to anything you want them to be.
If you would like to modify the specs for the towers you can do this as well. I find it fun to make one weapon that just kills everything in one blow.
Open folder Assets>Data>HighResolution>Towers. Look for the tower you would like modify and open the file with a ~tower.mp3 extension in a text editor like notepad. Each tower will have one of these files for it. When opened look for <minDamage="129" maxDamage="129"> There will be a line like this for each level of tower, 1,2&3. Change he values to whatever you like, the higher the number the stronger the weapon.
Now that you have editied all maps and towers you want to it is time to button this up. Select all the files and folders you extracted from the zip file and create a new zip file. I use winzip with no compression. Name your new file whatever you like and save it to the desktop or a place you can find it. Now change the file extension of the new file from .zip to .apk. You will now need to sign the file, you will have to learn that in a different writeup. Once the file is signed it will install and you will see the changes in the game.
Good luck tinkering, do not post apk's here, and please act responsibly.
jase33 said:
Hello everyone......if youre like me and just want to beat the crap out of a game that ticks you off sometimes then this is for you. This guide will explain how to edit the apk for fieldrunners hd. I will not supply or distribute the apk, so please do not ask.
Good luck tinkering, do not post apk's here, and please act responsibly.
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Ofcourse, i don't need the APK...i bought the game...But where to find on my device??? I am using a SGSII...thnx. ow...and i did not buy the game on Amazon, but via the Google Market.
the apk can found on your phone at data/app. you must be rooted to get to this. if you bought the game but are not rooted, maybe google can help you.
jase33 said:
the apk can found on your phone at data/app. you must be rooted to get to this. if you bought the game but are not rooted, maybe google can help you.
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Dude...i have MIUI up and running...it is rooted, i am using root explorer. Everything is working untill i try to install the signed apk. I am using Andoid Commander to sign the apk...it is not working. Btw, i used the apk i found in the MIUI backup folder, because i could not find the APK in data/app...i know, it is strange...
Strange....i just went through MIUI and could not find the installed apk either. I will let you know when i find it.
EDIT - Found the apk in MIUI. Its is mnt/asec/com.subatomicstudios.com.
jase33 said:
Strange....i just went through MIUI and could not fing the installed apk either. I will let you know when i find it.
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well, i found it in my back ups already...when i install that APK, it works. But when i alter the files and so on, the apk cannot be installed anymore...............
jase33 said:
Strange....i just went through MIUI and could not find the installed apk either. I will let you know when i find it.
EDIT - Found the apk in MIUI. Its is mnt/asec/com.subatomicstudios.com.
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ok...i will try to alter that one! thnx mate!!!
edit: to be honest, i think that is the same apk as in the back up folder in MIUI...
edit 2: no, it's called different...let's hope it works this time!!! THNX MATE!!!
jase33 said:
Strange....i just went through MIUI and could not find the installed apk either. I will let you know when i find it.
EDIT - Found the apk in MIUI. Its is mnt/asec/com.subatomicstudios.com.
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So, when i altered the files and so on, do i just deinstall the game? or are there other files i have to remove???
I have the amazon one, and it does not work. can someone pm me to the market version or this version? I've downloaded a few apk's already, and they seem to be the amazon version based on the file contents.
so I have the market apk, but I cannot get it signed properly. Tried zipsign 2, and install went ok, but app could not open. Tried signapk.exe and installed ok, but wont open.
after i re-zip the size changes by over 2mb under and will not install. I have re-signed it. What would cause the size change that much? it should be a few bytes.
Make sure you are zipping with NO compression.
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I did tons of research and cannot get this guy signed using 7zip, winrar, win zip, droid explorer, ninja morph....
I followed instructions and this will not install. Anyone out there successful?
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I did tons of research and cannot get this guy signed using 7zip, winrar, win zip, droid explorer, ninja morph....
I followed instructions and this will not install. Anyone out there successful?
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you need a program to sign it. I finally figured out how to do this.
so to recap, after you made changes to all the files like (I just added 99999 starting money):
grasslands_extended~map.mp3
grasslands~map.mp3
crossroads_extended~map.mp3
crossroads~map.mp3
then you zip it with NO COMPRESSION (or "Store" with winrar)
then use this to sign it(This can be used to sign any apk file):
Mirrors
http://www.mediafire.com/?tj2dqjcrqfujxr7
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GHYX0PRW
http://www.fileserve.com/file/F3GT3bK/SignApk-with-bat.zip
http://www.filesonic.com/file/1878513104/SignApk-with-bat.zip
Download file and extract to C:. You should have a folder called "C:\SignApk"
Here are the instructions I made on how to sign it:
1. Copy the apk file to C:\SignApk
2. Rename apk file to "application.apk", then run the "Sign-application.apk.bat". This will produce a "application-signed.apk" in the same folder.
The batch file can be ran under administrative mode if it does not work the first time.
Requires java, and I assume most people have that on their pc already.
EDIT: it took me a lot of research to figure this out as well. Figure I can provide a simpler walkthrough that people can follow.
I'm just wondering, but wouldn't it be easier to use something like GameCIH? It seems less intrusive and easier. If you've ever used cheat engine before, then gameCIH should be a breeze.
i get this message when i tried instal apk "There is a problem parsing the package"
can you all solve my problem??
Can someone post the modded apk in multiupload ? i'm trying with 1.04 version and it doesn't work. Thanks
Works like a charm. Now even my machine guns can take on the blimps in 1 shot
thanks popp. worked like a champ. fun for about 5 minutes, then you realize after modding the game, it just never ends. Cool to see though, since I couldnt get passed round 400 with the standard setup, now its just a matter of when I quit the game due to being bored
cool to hack as well!
how do you know where to find the address and specific string? for example you have a neew game installed and you want to mod it. how can you trace the source of gold, etc?

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