Hello,
I find the google keyboard size too small , is there anyway to increase its size beyond the highest setting without root? via ADB perhaps?
Thank you
j1978 said:
Hello,
I find the google keyboard size too small , is there anyway to increase its size beyond the highest setting without root? via ADB perhaps?
Thank you
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You can use Apktool to unsign and decompile your Gboard apk file then edit the size parameters then recompile and re-sign the apk file then install your newly modified apk.
Droidriven said:
You can use Apktool to unsign and decompile your Gboard apk file then edit the size parameters then recompile and re-sign the apk file then install your newly modified apk.
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Hello,
Thank you for the reply. I have downloaded APKtool and the Gboard APK file.
Could you by any chance point me to a guide on how to do this?
Thank you very much
j1978 said:
Hello,
Thank you for the reply. I have downloaded APKtool and the Gboard APK file.
Could you by any chance point me to a guide on how to do this?
Thank you very much
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Apktool for PC, not the APKtool app for android.
Open APKtool, select your apk file, find the option to un-sign the apk by removing its signature, then fimd the option to decompile/extract the apk file inside Apktool.
Then you are looking for the lines of code that set the parameters for the size of the keyboard. I don't have a clue which lines of code you're looking for or what to edit, you'll have to figure that out for yourself. I'm just giving you a general overview of what you need to do, you'll have to do some research on your own to understand each step I've described and which lines/values to edit.
After you've edited the parameters for its size, recompile the apk and re-sign the apk then install your new app.
You'll have to use trial and error until you figure it out and get it edited/installed correctly.
Droidriven said:
Apktool for PC, not the APKtool app for android.
Open APKtool, select your apk file, find the option to un-sign the apk by removing its signature, then fimd the option to decompile/extract the apk file inside Apktool.
Then you are looking for the lines of code that set the parameters for the size of the keyboard. I don't have a clue which lines of code you're looking for or what to edit, you'll have to figure that out for yourself. I'm just giving you a general overview of what you need to do, you'll have to do some research on your own to understand each step I've described and which lines/values to edit.
After you've edited the parameters for its size, recompile the apk and re-sign the apk then install your new app.
You'll have to use trail and error until you figure it out and get it edited/installed correctly.
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Ok! thank you very much for all the info i will give it a try.
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Hello wazzup!
Ive try this but still dont acomplish this:
Ive got a APK which i want to edit the manifest(like package, label name, such stuff)
if i open the APK with WINRAR the manifest is decoded so ive moved on:
Ive downloaded the APKTool to reverse the application to smali or what it is called and get the real AndroidManifest.XML
I open the reversed Manifest.XML with notepad and have edit the things i want.
Now i am not sure how to decode the manifest. Because it wont work if i put the manifest.XML and use the AUTOSign tool because it expect the manifest to be decoded.
So what do i do? or is there another way to edit the manifest?
Thank you!
Your Mate!
Idon't think it's that simple, I tried and it doesn't work, you need something like apktool to do this for you
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/ (with or without the easier to use shell apkmanager)
@wixi909
You have to build XML file back to binary format using apktool or similar tool.
Brut.all said:
@wixi909
You have to build XML file back to binary format using apktool or similar tool.
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hmm...ihave apktool. but could you explain more please
wixi909 said:
hmm...ihave apktool. but could you explain more please
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I don't understand: you know, how to decode apk using apktool, but you don't know, how to build it back? This is almost the same, but "apktool b" instead of "apktool d". Everything is in apktool's usage help.
Brut.all said:
I don't understand: you know, how to decode apk using apktool, but you don't know, how to build it back? This is almost the same, but "apktool b" instead of "apktool d". Everything is in apktool's usage help.
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I know but how do i edit the manifest. im just able do edit the drawables.
Do you understand now?
wixi909 said:
Do you understand now?
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No, I don't.
wixi909 said:
I open the reversed Manifest.XML with notepad and have edit the things i want.
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wixi909 said:
I know but how do i edit the manifest. im just able do edit the drawables.
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You have written in your first post that you have edited manifest, but don't know, how to put it back to apk file. Now you say you can't edit manifest.
Whole process is:
Decode apk using apktool.
Edit AndroidManifest.xml using any text editor.
Build apk using apktool.
Nothing less, nothing more.
I'm having a related issue..
I'm using apktool to decode my apk. I then edit my AndroidManifest.xml, and repack it using
apktool b name_of_folder
For some reason though, the Manifest isn't being saved with my edits. I'm using Text Editor on Windows to edit the Manifest.
I know that it is saved before running "apktool b" so it seems to be reverting to the original during the repacking script.
Any ideas?
phiredrop said:
I'm having a related issue..
I'm using apktool to decode my apk. I then edit my AndroidManifest.xml, and repack it using
apktool b name_of_folder
For some reason though, the Manifest isn't being saved with my edits. I'm using Text Editor on Windows to edit the Manifest.
I know that it is saved before running "apktool b" so it seems to be reverting to the original during the repacking script.
Any ideas?
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How do you know your modifications aren't saved to manifest? Did you tried to decode new apk back and see whether your changes are really there? Or you just don't see changes on a device? What did you changed?
Brut.all said:
How do you know your modifications aren't saved to manifest? Did you tried to decode new apk back and see whether your changes are really there? Or you just don't see changes on a device? What did you changed?
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Yes, I decode the modified apk and can see my changes aren't there.
Its worked for me before, so it's strange that it's not working now. Primarily I'm adding version:Code and version:Name so I can upload to the market. Would changing the package name and/or label cause this issue?
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Hey guys/girls. I'm creating a theme for Andromeda 3 and one thing I cannot fifure out is how to make my theme CWM flashable to test it.
I opened the zip from a different flashable theme, replaced the framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk with the modified ones from Andromeda and repackaged them using Winrar. I have followed the guides to resign the APK's and ZIP but no mater what I do, after a reboot I get a solid black screen and the phone vibrates.
Im not sure what I am doing wrong because I thought that was all that went into creating a CWM file.
Thanks in advance......
7 posts under this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037842
the meta info is alot more specific than just swap any other files...
Thanks, I found that one about 5 mins ago but couldn't seem to find it when I searched the forum before posting. Must have missed it
Should also point out that if you're decompiling the framework apks with apktool, modifying any of the xml's or code, and recompiling, you'll need to sign the resulting apk or you'll end up with a boot loop.
modest_mandroid said:
Should also point out that if you're decompiling the framework apks with apktool, modifying any of the xml's or code, and recompiling, you'll need to sign the resulting apk or you'll end up with a boot loop.
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Actually, I'm just opening the apk's with winrar. I make the changes to the folders/files and rezip them with Winrar with Store mode (no compression?) Then I resign them with testsign.jar.
I have read the themeing guides but they are really lacking in the small details dept.
modest_mandroid said:
Should also point out that if you're decompiling the framework apks with apktool, modifying any of the xml's or code, and recompiling, you'll need to sign the resulting apk or you'll end up with a boot loop.
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Wrong.
Never resign system apks such as framework-res or twframework-res. His problem has nothing to do with the signature.
If you are simply copying over files inside the apk and getting this error, then you are adding more files than was originally inside the apk. I repeat, DO NOT ADD FILES THAT ARE NOT ALREADY INSIDE UNLESS YOU KNOW HOW TO RE-COMPILE THE RESOURCES.ASRC!
Also, use 7-zip to edit apks when you just want to overwrite files. Never unzip, or re-zip. Just right-click > 7-zip > Open Archive > Drag and drop files > close the window > you're done
Edit: Also, this goes in Q&A not General.
ryude said:
Wrong.
Never resign system apks such as framework-res or twframework-res. His problem has nothing to do with the signature.
If you are simply copying over files inside the apk and getting this error, then you are adding more files than was originally inside the apk. I repeat, DO NOT ADD FILES THAT ARE NOT ALREADY INSIDE UNLESS YOU KNOW HOW TO RE-COMPILE THE RESOURCES.ASRC!
Also, use 7-zip to edit apks when you just want to overwrite files. Never unzip, or re-zip. Just right-click > 7-zip > Open Archive > Drag and drop files > close the window > you're done
Edit: Also, this goes in Q&A not General.
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Ok, thanks man.
Will I need to resign the final theme.zip before flashing it?
Also, can't I just grab the updater-script from another theme.zip and us it in my mine?
ryude said:
Wrong.
Never resign system apks such as framework-res or twframework-res. His problem has nothing to do with the signature.
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I didn't say anything about resigning? Apktool creates an entirely new, unsigned apk, which unless I'm extremely mistaken you'll need to use if you intend to modify certain resources.
modest_mandroid said:
I didn't say anything about resigning? Apktool creates an entirely new, unsigned apk, which unless I'm extremely mistaken you'll need to use if you intend to modify certain resources.
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He doesn't need to use apktool, because he isn't edited any code.
timbrendelaz said:
Ok, thanks man.
Will I need to resign the final theme.zip before flashing it?
Also, can't I just grab the updater-script from another theme.zip and us it in my mine?
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No, you don't have to sign CWM zips because Clockwork doesn't check for a signature.
You could use another updater-script, but the problem with that is if it tries to perform an action on a file or folder that isn't inside your zip it will crash while flashing. You'll be left with a bricked phone and have to ODIN back to restore.
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He doesn't need to use apktool, because he isn't edited any code.
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But what if he is lol? Cause that's what im trying to do and having some issues. Know of a good thread on this? Editing xml that is
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TXLunchbox said:
But what if he is lol? Cause that's what im trying to do and having some issues. Know of a good thread on this? Editing xml that is
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If you're editing code, I recommend using apk manager since it will automatically recompile the resources.asrc for you. Just make sure to downgrade the apktool that comes with it to 1.3.1, 1.3.2 is known to cause problems with xml edits.
1. Set new project apk.
2. Decompile apk, if it's a system apk use the option for dependency apk and use twframework-res.apk as the dependency apk.
3. Edit your xml files.
4. Recompile, when asked use yes twice. It will tell you to delete files in the Keep folder.
5. Delete the resources.asrc if you edited any xml/added new files. Delete the files that you added/edited.
6. Once you're done it will automatically copy over the signature and use the compression that you set (default level 9, I recommend level 0).
Don't worry that it says "unsignedFramework-res.apk", it will work since it's a system apk because system apk signatures get copied over to the new file. Just rename it to Framework-res.apk or whatever you need it to be called.
ryude said:
He doesn't need to use apktool, because he isn't edited any code.
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Hence the 'if' in my original statement, you know, 'if' he ever chose to in the future.
Hi, I'm trying to enter the European languages in the rom ics. I read around that the files should be placed on the framework-res.apk.
I tried to extract the apk with apktool and removes it properly. the problem comes when I have to recompile the apk. the file does not compile the program can not find the source.
"Could not find sources"
or installed the framework with the command "apktool if framework.pkg"
you have any suggestion about it?
for try to made this job a follow this guide http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/how_to_translate_any_rom_to_any_language
I also tried to recompile the file without changing anything but apktool always the same error.make this test i'm sure that i don't mistake to edit some file but the procedure for compile apk file
its not a good idea, the new apk with modified strings is not stable, even you work the compiling out, you would not like the result after you place the new apk in .
logg88 said:
Hi, I'm trying to enter the European languages in the rom ics. I read around that the files should be placed on the framework-res.apk.
I tried to extract the apk with apktool and removes it properly. the problem comes when I have to recompile the apk. the file does not compile the program can not find the source.
"Could not find sources"
or installed the framework with the command "apktool if framework.pkg"
you have any suggestion about it?
for try to made this job a follow this guide http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/how_to_translate_any_rom_to_any_language
I also tried to recompile the file without changing anything but apktool always the same error.make this test i'm sure that i don't mistake to edit some file but the procedure for compile apk file
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427959
I've tried to follow that guide but it did not work.
But there are already successful, but unfortunately modificado only the file framework-res.apk do not get a full translation of the Roma, but partial. There is certainly some other file to edit. the part that is not translated is that relating to the configuration that is the configuration menu
does anyone know how to translate the menu setting
tnks in advance
logg88 said:
I've tried to follow that guide but it did not work.
But there are already successful, but unfortunately modificado only the file framework-res.apk do not get a full translation of the Roma, but partial. There is certainly some other file to edit. the part that is not translated is that relating to the configuration that is the configuration menu
does anyone know how to translate the menu setting
tnks in advance
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Wait for l9 to be released it uses same frame-res.apk or try the one from the prada
Please post all questions in the General section. Thanks! Thread moved.
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I have been reading about this for awhile and found a lot of different apps out there but looking for the simplest way I can change the app name and app icon. I tried APK editor but it didn't work during save process. Just stated error happened during save process.
maddog75 said:
I have been reading about this for awhile and found a lot of different apps out there but looking for the simplest way I can change the app name and app icon. I tried APK editor but it didn't work during save process. Just stated error happened during save process.
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Not sure about how to change name, but to change icons all you need is to replace the icons found in res/drawable folder. Anyways the icon's/image's names should be same though. You can do this by simply opening the apk using 7zip or any other zip based software, navigate to the folder and start replacing the files.
coolsandie said:
Not sure about how to change name, but to change icons all you need is to replace the icons found in res/drawable folder. Anyways the icon's/image's names should be same though. You can do this by simply opening the apk using 7zip or any other zip based software, navigate to the folder and start replacing the files.
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So I am using the GUI based APK TOOK program to decompile it, then changed with notepad plus. Now I recompile it and they are in folder format how to turn back into apk format that is readable by the droid os or by using APK editor to verify the file.
maddog75 said:
So I am using the GUI based APK TOOK program to decompile it, then changed with notepad plus. Now I recompile it and they are in folder format how to turn back into apk format that is readable by the droid os or by using APK editor to verify the file.
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To change icons, you don't need to decompile and recompile I'm afraid. Like I said before, just change the respective files by opening the apk using 7zip.
coolsandie said:
To change icons, you don't need to decompile and recompile I'm afraid. Like I said before, just change the respective files by opening the apk using 7zip.
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Well What I am having trouble doing is changing the name, trying to use apktook gui edition but when put back together as a compressed zip file, then put on my phone. I use astro file manager to change the name to .apk keeps telling me having trouble parsing file not sure what I am doing wrong.
maddog75 said:
Well What I am having trouble doing is changing the name, trying to use apktook gui edition but when put back together as a compressed zip file, then put on my phone. I use astro file manager to change the name to .apk keeps telling me having trouble parsing file not sure what I am doing wrong.
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Maybe the problem is with the signing issues, which you are getting "Error parsing file" error. Try referring this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213985
And make sure you've done exactly the same way, as mentioned there.
maddog75 said:
...... .apk keeps telling me having trouble parsing file not sure what I am doing wrong.
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A changed APK needs tot be signed.
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NLBeev said:
A changed APK needs tot be signed.
Send from N7
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What should I use to sign the apk?, is this correct after using apktool and recompiling then compressing folders to zip file, transfer to phone and use astro file manager to rename to apk. What program then should I use to resign it before installing.
maddog75 said:
What should I use to sign the apk?, is this correct after using apktool and recompiling then compressing folders to zip file, transfer to phone and use astro file manager to rename to apk. What program then should I use to resign it before installing.
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So I will have to try it again didn't work even after signing still gave parsing error. I don't think the gui verision of apktool I used worked right.
maddog75 said:
So I will have to try it again didn't work even after signing still gave parsing error. I don't think the gui verision of apktool I used worked right.
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are you compiling the .apk or just zipping it?? after decompiling the apk do your edits then recompile.
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What should I use to sign the apk?, is this correct after using apktool and recompiling then compressing folders to zip file, transfer to phone and use astro file manager to rename to apk. What program then should I use to resign it before installing.
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http://www.londatiga.net/general/how-to-sign-apk-zip-files/
i have the apk setup file of an app. The app has notifications that appear on the status bar. I want to edit the setup apk file to edit the icon resources which are png files. How can i edit them? I used winrar to extract the resources, edit and place them back into the archive but the setup didn't run then. Please help.
nilanko said:
i have the apk setup file of an app. The app has notifications that appear on the status bar. I want to edit the setup apk file to edit the icon resources which are png files. How can i edit them? I used winrar to extract the resources, edit and place them back into the archive but the setup didn't run then. Please help.
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Apk manager is the solution, incase it helps somebody.