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It is description of how to convert Sdict dictionaries to Mdict dictionary format
More info about Sdict can be found here http://sdict.com/en/
Just let me mention that they currently have 322 dictionaries available for free
Actually it's only compilation of hints & descriptions made by KF from Poland.
It uses his converter as well.
Well, here it is :
1. Install Sdict on PC - http://sdict.com/en/versions.php?version=win_ptk
2. Follow Sdict installation instruction (especially install perl mentioned by "this archive")
(if you have problems finding perl, here is 5.8.8.819 version
http://www.4shared.com/file/31023142/9ad7bcb3/ActivePerl-588819-MSWin32-x86-267479.html)
3. Place decompile.bat (included in archive below) and put it in c:\SDict\bin\
4. Download dictionary you want to decompile and save it to C:\SDict\share\dicts\
5. Use decompile.bat from command line, use dictionary name (without extension) as a parameter
e.g. :
decompile.bat English_Czech
As a result you'll obtain decompiled dictionary in txt format in c:\SDict\share\dicts\
6. Use konwerter.exe to convert txt format to mdict format (also in txt)
i.e. :
konwerter.exe input_txt_file output_mdx_file /S
don't use extensions !
7. Use Mdxbuilder & set options as in howto.jpg (in this archive)
This way you will convert prepared txt file to mdx file read by Mdict
You can use following tags in description :
<p align="center"><font size=5 color=red> Dictionary name !! </font><br><font size=3>converted from Sdict dictionary<br><font size=3>thanks to KF<br>http://kf.sx1.pl/<br><font size=2>english howto: Miguel<br></font></p>
special thanks to KF
PS : if you want some of already compiled dictionaries, you can find them here :
(14 dictionaries most of them are polish) http://rapidshare.com/files/121533103/Mdict_xlator_dictionaries.rar
(3 dictionaries) http://rapidshare.com/files/121532773/Mdict_CZ_EN.rar
And after the conversion,
How to use this Dictionary with the PPC?
Install Mdict and open those files
don't know why but mdict site is offline lately, so you have to find it some other place - I use this version http://rapidshare.com/files/151434686/MDICT2003PPC.RAR
Hi
Does anybody have a Polish-English converted dictionary for MDict? I am not a techie person and the conversion steps scare me. Please mail it to me at mamakamilaikasi [at] gazeta [dot] pl.
Thanks
Patrick
I publish this version with the new LG's system of firmwareserver
Beta7: New Lg's system of firmwareserver
[exemple: NEW:http:// csmgdl.lgmobile.com /swdata/ WDLSW /LGP925/AATTDB/V30b_00/V30B_00.kdz
[exemple: OLD: http:// csmg.lgmobile.com:9002 /swdata/ WEBSW /LGP920/AITAML/V21e_00/V21E_00.kdz
Download in ATTACHED FILES
Posted by stobias_ah
I wrote a php-script the crawls the lg-servers for firmware. short introducing for a long time work
you can test it in action at: LG-Firmwarescanner Beta
what my script can do for you:
- search for fw´s for your LG-model (LGP920, LGP880, LGP920H, LGP925, LGP970, LGSU760 for now)
- search for specific version (froyo, gb & ics, ics only)
- search for final and beta firmwares, custom-folder needed for beta (useless until no folders a know so far)
- search for VxxA-VxxN & VxxA-VxxP (VxxN is quicker)
- write every found file to a txt-file
- zip&mail the txt-files
- upload the txt-files to a ftp
- write the results to mysql
- list the results from mysql
- download the kdz when a V29x is found
note: the script runs "for me" in my own home-server/xamp. if somebody finds the reason for non-working on hosted-server, pleas let me know.
requires a php5-environment, unrar the content to a folder with 777 permissions
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CREDIT to : stobias_ah
You can quickly and effortlessly set up a home server to use this in your PC, using mongoose, for example.
Not tested !!
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Official myHUB Web site - http://myhub-web.com/
myHUB is a custom HUB service that comes with Website and end-user application. myHUB is free to use* (see details below) and easy to configure, there is no need to have dedicated Hosting server and maintain it, you will only need any free file hosting servers like DevHost, DropBox and any other for your uploaded files, the rest will do for you myHUB Web.
Introduce you the new generation of myHUB.
What you can do on myHUB Web:
Add, edit, view sections for myHUB
Add, edit, view details to all Sections of myHUB
Monitor Comments for the Posts (currently only available for News type of section)
Add, edit, view myHUB moderators for cooperation with the Team
Features of myHUB application:
CardUI style of the app
Google Navigation drawer with pull to refresh
Push notifications (Using Google Cloud Messanging)
Immediate updates of the data in the app when you adding/removing/editing posts
Provide News (With images, links)
Comments in the News
Open links posted with the News inside the application, no need to open heavy browsers
Provide any Download sections you want (Skins, System MODs, Icons, Keyboards, Kernels)
Automatic installation of zip files (Automatic safe reboot to recovery)
Automatic checking of MD5
How to start using myHUB service:
For a limited time, the registration on myHUB will be moderated with invitation codes only
Fill this form - myHUB Registration
Wait for invitation code
Once you get it, go to the webite http://myhub-web.com/ and register
Follow the Developers F.A.Q on how you need to configure your system for myHUB, make changes
Download latest available myHUB apk from Download on the website
Create your sections and details for them and be happy with result
myHUB has been featured on XDA Developers Portal
XDA:DevDB Information
[APP][DEV][4.1+] - myHUB - Home for your ROM Content, a App for the Android General
Contributors
mikrosmile
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0.7
Stable Release Date: 2013-07-27
Created 2013-10-14
Last Updated 2013-11-06
WIP
Official myHUB Sharing policy.
myHUB is Free to use for all Sense ROM Developers. (Fully featured, without any limitations) with following conditions
You never change app name, package name, developer name, etc.
You are not allowed to include donated app to your ROM (if you purchased it, it doesn't mean you are allowed to include it. The donation is from users, I don't ask anything from you as developer of the ROM )
You never change app icon
You need to fill form for all ROMs you have (Multi device for example) for Each Phone.
You never upload apk, any part of apk to Play Market.
You never ask for Donation pop-up dialog in the app.
You never change any String in the apk
You are to provide credits to this thread
To summarize there is one major rule - You are not allowed to add any changes, decompile, recompile apk by yourself.
If any of the following terms will not be followed, you will be banned to use myHUB for all your ROMs (you will have to remove myHUB from all your ROMs within 24 hours and there is no way to get permission back)
Your steps with Form and everything.
Download apk, configure it on your server or File hosting
Make it working, test everything by your own, not public release
When you are confident in using myHUB, want to release update/new ROM, fill Official Form.
After that your ROM will appear on the list who uses myHUB
Configuration guide you can find here on 4th post or click here
Official myHUB Form is located here
ROMs including myHUB:
HTC One
Elegancia™ ROM
RAYGLOBE ROM
42ONE ROM - The Aftermath
HTC One S
CharmanDroid ROM
HTC Sensation
KING SENSE ROM
HTC First
[MYST_UL] JmzMystJBSense 4.1.2 Sense 4+
HTC Pico (Explorer)
[Rom][ICS][4.0.3][Revolution Sense 5
HTC Desire HD
SVHD ROM
HTC Desire S
SVHD ROM
HTC Incredible S
SVHD ROM
HOW TO and ERRORS
To avoid any errors in app make sure all your links are working through WEB. Images, zip or apk files are downloadable.
If news link cannot be opened, make sure you have "/" symbol at the end of the link. Example - http://yoursite.com/somenews/
For name of sections try to use English in most cases. Section name represents download path for files you have and Recovery does not recognize some languages
Automatic installation of zip files requires reboot file in system/bin/
If Automatic reboot doesnt work, please make sure your SuperSU works. It always requests access and without access wont reboot
WIP
Downloads and Changelog
Download myHUB
(For full function of the app, it requires Configuration file)
You need to put apk file to /data/app directory
By downloading myHUB you are agree with the above terms
myHUB V1.0.7
Google Play Link
Changelog:
myHUB 1.0.7
Fixes for myHUB OTA issue
Updated layout
myHUB 1.0.6
Hot fixes
myHUB 1.0.5
Updated layout in myHUB, myHUB Files
ROM Devs - added custom download path
Fixed myHUB Files for some ROMs
Maybe something more i dont remember
myHUB 1.0.4
Fixed Kernel MD5 error
Fixed Automatic installation of OTA Updates
Added Remove update file in options after finish Downloading OTA updates
Added Automatic update of OTA when open myHUB OTA (Same option in Settings)
myHUB 1.0.3
Fixed MD5 error for OTA updates
myHUB 1.0.2
Hopefully fixed error for Sense Lite ROMs
Handled all Errors if configuration file is not present
myHUB 1.0.1
Fixed donation link
myHUB 1.0.0
Initial release
WIP
myHUB Configuration Guide. How to set-up myHUB
For myHUB you don't need any specific Server settings or even Hosting server at all. You can use any file-hosting as DropBox, Google Drive, DevHost etc. But the only problem is you need to find direct URL to the files (xml file, apk file etc) see below how.
By using this Guide and setting up myHUB in your ROM, you are agree with above terms
STEP 1. CONFIGURATION FILE, “MYHUB.TXT”.
All you need to get working the app is one txt file in your System folder. Create or download example file “myHUB.txt”
Fields in the file:
HTML:
main=http://mikrosense.com/sensehub/sections.xml
rom_upd=http://mikrosense.com/sensehub/update.xml
rom_name=DarkSense
rom_v=1.3.5
rom_dev=Jonny & mikrosmile
main – the link to the xml file on server which represents the Main menu in the app (See step 2);
rom_upd – the link to the xml file on server, which provides OTA update of your ROM (See step 4);
rom_name – Enter your ROM name;
rom_v – Enter the current version of your ROM;
rom_dev – Enter your name
You can setup either full working server or any File hosting (DropBox, Google Drive).
In case of using DropBox or Google Drive, you need to find the full link to the file first and insert it. For example, you upload a file to DropBox, start downloading it and in Downloads page (e.g. Chrome Browser), you will see full, direct link to the file. That one you need to use in configuration file.
STEP 2. CONFIGURATION FILE ON SERVER (MAIN MENU IN APP)
The file from step 1 under “main”;
You can create your own or download example “sections.xml”
The fields in the file:
HTML:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<body>
<item headline = "News">
<text>Latest news about ROM Development</text>
<section>news</section>
<image-url>http://mikrosense.com/sensehub/ic_news3.png</image-url>
<file_ext>apk</file_ext>
<url>http://mikrosense.com/sensehub/news.xml</url>
<details1></details1>
<details2></details2>
<date></date>
</item>
<item headline = "Skins">
<section>mods</section>
<dl_path>Skins</dl_path>
<text>Download amazing Skins for your Device</text>
<image-url>http://mikrosense.com/sensehub/ic_skins.png</image-url>
<file_ext>apk</file_ext>
<url>http://mikrosense.com/sensehub/skins.xml</url>
<details1></details1>
<details2></details2>
<date></date>
</item>
<item headline = "Kernels">
<section>kernels</section>
<dl_path>Kernels</dl_path>
<text>Simply download and install latest Kernels just from the app</text>
<image-url>http://mikrosense.com/sensehub/ic_kernels.png</image-url>
<file_ext>apk</file_ext>
<url>http://mikrosense.com/sensehub/kernels.xml</url>
<details1></details1>
<details2></details2>
<date></date>
</item>
</body>
The sections starts with <item> and ends with </item>. Within this tags you will identify everything you need to get working.
<item headline = “News”> - Represents name of the Section. You can name it as you want
<section></section> - this is represents Type of the section. This is compulsory field to identify how the app will know what content you want to provide. For news, it will use special made Layout to present them in a special text only way, the same as kernels. For other things apart from News and Kernels use tag mods, which can be anything you want, Skins, Icons, System MODs, etc.
<dl_path></dl_path> - Now you can set your own Download path. Note that you can use only English letters as Recovery does not recognize another languages
<image-url></image-url> - this is link to Section icon in the Main menu
<file_ext></file_ext> - Enter the file extension you want to provide.
<url></url> - This is the link to Individual Sections which you need to configure as well (See step 3);
Available section types:
news
mods
kernels
Available types:
apk
zip
STEP 3. CONFIGURATION FILE FOR NEWS, MODS, KERNELS, ETC
Here we will create Individual sections files for all Sections in your Main menu.
Let’s start from News type; You can create or download example file “news.xml”
HTML:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<body>
<item headline = "Welcome!">
<text></text>
<news_link>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230067</news_link>
<date>03.06.2013</date>
</item>
<item headline = "Another News">
<text>Your text for another news</text>
<news_link></news_link>
<date>06.03.2013</date>
</item>
</body>
<item headline = “Welcome!”> - This is Headline of your News
<text></text> - Here you can enter any text on any language you want to. It also support multi-line texting. Just type as you are comfortable.
<news_link></news_link> - If your news does not contain enough information or you want the users to open a page in web, you can enter it, and the app itself will open it in the myHUB Web application.
<date></date> - This is the date of posting News
MODs type
HTML:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<body>
<item headline = "Blue+Orange Skin">
<text>Made by 12Reza12</text>
<image-url>http://mikrosense.com/sensehub/skin.png</image-url>
<file_ext>apk</file_ext>
<url>http://mikrosense.com/sensehub/Serene.apk</url>
<md5>d209ecdb2bacc7ac4aef806568236a67</md5>
</item>
<item headline = "Serene Skin">
<text>HTC Skin from HTC Hub</text>
<image-url></image-url>
<file_ext>apk</file_ext>
<md5></md5>
</item>
</body>
<item headline = “Name”> - This represents Name of the File.
<text></text> - This is another text field, you can enter anything you want. Size, Version, etc;
<image-url><image-url> - The image preview for the Mod, Skin, Icon, etc;
<file_ext></file_ext> - File extension you want to provide.
<md5></md5> - MD5 file sum. Needs to compare MD5 after finish of downloading file
Available types:
apk
zip
Kernels type;
HTML:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<body>
<item headline = "Sultan Kernel">
<file_ext>zip</file_ext>
<url>http://mikrosense.com/store/kernels/kernel.zip</url>
<details1></details1>
<date></date>
<md5>8e92b519b5211d5769e3abe0719cf686</md5>
</item>
</body>
<item headline = “Name”> - Kernel name
<file_ext></file_ext> - File extension you want to provide
<url></url> - The direct link to the file on your Server or any File storage
<details1></details1> - Details of your Kernel. Supports multi-line
<date></date> - Date of upload the Item
<md5></md5> - MD5 file sum
STEP 4. CONFIGURATION FILE FOR OTA
You can create your own or download example file – “update.xml”
Field in the file:
HTML:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<body>
<item headline = "1.3.6">
<text>Here will be your Changelog of the ROM</text>
<url></url>
<md5></md5>
</item>
</body>
<item headline = “X.X.X”> - the version of your New ROM, this version should be higher than the one in myHUB.txt file. Therefore, it will compare these two versions. All the time you update your rom, do not forget to update myHUB.txt as well.
<text></text> - Here you can enter your changelog;
<url></url> - The direct link to the file on your Server or File storage;
<md5></md5> - MD5 file sum
Thank you very much ! Great creator !:good:
My screenshot:
mikrosmile said:
Downloads and Changelog
Download myHUB
(For full function of the app, it requires Configuration file)
myHUB V1.0.1
Changelog:
myHUB 1.0.1
Fixed donation link
myHUB 1.0.0
Initial release
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I found the error:
1. Open the news, can`t click on the jump to Web pages
2. Open Mods hint: no data
3. Kernel select download, prompt: file has been successfully removed
4. Open about ROM, "MyHUB" has stopped running
5. myHUB OTA Unable to open, open display:"MyHUB" has stopped running
kinghunki said:
I found the error:
1. Open the news, can`t click on the jump to Web pages
2. Open Mods hint: no data
3. Kernel select download, prompt: file has been successfully removed
4. Open about ROM, "MyHUB" has stopped running
5. myHUB OTA Unable to open, open display:"MyHUB" has stopped running
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In configuration guide there are samples which I use now , make sure you follow everything as in the guide .
In few hours I will make checking of all config fields and it will prompt what you don't have
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
kinghunki said:
I found the error:
1. Open the news, can`t click on the jump to Web pages
2. Open Mods hint: no data
3. Kernel select download, prompt: file has been successfully removed
4. Open about ROM, "MyHUB" has stopped running
5. myHUB OTA Unable to open, open display:"MyHUB" has stopped running
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send me your main.xml file for sections pls
mikrosmile said:
send me your main.xml file for sections pls
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File has been sent to your Gmail!
Its very good to see this
But Sharing Policy... :|
We Cant Change anything :\
mygamers said:
Its very good to see this
But Sharing Policy... :|
We Cant Change anything :\
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This features I give everyone without anything in return .. An as in respect I ask to not change anything that made by me
. that's all .. This could appear on a particular ROM for example , but now you have that is just great and powerful )
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
mikrosmile said:
This features I give everyone without anything in return .. An as in respect I ask to not change anything that made by me
. that's all .. This could appear on a particular ROM for example , but now you have that is just great and powerful )
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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I understand you
But I think Its Better you think About this
I think most of devs wants to do this
Permission to change app name And App Icon
mygamers said:
I understand you
But I think Its Better you think About this
I think most of devs wants to do this
Permission to change app name And App Icon
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But you don't change any other app u use in your ROM or phone .. So this is just another app as many
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
I agree with mikrosmile's sharing policy！
kinghunki said:
I agree with mikrosmile's sharing policy！
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thx.
I found errors.. your server is broken.. most of links are not opened through web.. so check them, than it should work or use DropBox
kinghunki said:
I found the error:
1. Open the news, can`t click on the jump to Web pages
2. Open Mods hint: no data
3. Kernel select download, prompt: file has been successfully removed
4. Open about ROM, "MyHUB" has stopped running
5. myHUB OTA Unable to open, open display:"MyHUB" has stopped running
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for news - add - / at the end of link. for example http://yoursite.com/
All the problems have been solved, thanks mikrosmile！
myHUB 1.0.2
Hopefully fixed error for Sense Lite ROMs
Handled all Errors if configuration file is not present
mikrosmile said:
myHUB 1.0.2
Hopefully fixed error for Sense Lite ROMs
Handled all Errors if configuration file is not present
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THX！
myHUB 1.0.3
Fixed MD5 error for OTA updates
AOSP 4.4.4 ROM baked with DEXHUNTER built in.
More info for dexhunter can be found here:
https://github.com/zyq8709/DexHunter
https://github.com/zyq8709/DexHunter/blob/master/slide.pptx
Credits to the DEXHUNTER team that put this together.
Usage:
If you want to unpack an app, you need to push the "dexname" file to "/data/" in the mobile before starting the app. The first line in "dexname" is the feature string (referring to "slide.pptx"). The second line is the data path of the target app (e.g. "/data/data/com.test.test/"). Its line ending should be in the style of Unix/Linux. You can observe the log using "logcat" to determine whether the unpacking procedure is finished. Once done, the generated "whole.dex" file is the wanted result which is located in the app's data directory.
Github Project Page Has more information.
String List:
360: /data/data/XXX/.jiagu/classes.dex
Ali: /data/data/XXX/files/libmobisecy1.zip
Baidu: /data/data/XXX/.1/classes.jar
Bangcle/Secneo: /data/data/XXX/.cache/classes.jar
Tencent: /data/app/XXX-1.apk (/data/app/XXX-2.apk)
ijiami: /data/data/XXX/cache/.
Notes:
This ROM is not rooted and has no modifications other than the DEXHUNTER integration(reason is some apps will detect root). If you have a custom recovery you can apply root easily via flash file. This ROM is built to analyze/dump dex data of packages that use heavy anti debugging, dex manipulation and dynamically loaded methods and classes . If you don't understand this, this ROM is probably not for you. Please deffer to the power point slides for more information.
This ROM has only been tested with Nexus Grouper. It May brick other devices.
Tested via Flashing with TeamWin recovery.
DOWNLOAD FILE:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y7tixw8rfvx6b0v/DEXHUNTER-aosp_grouper-ota-eng.zip?dl=0
Download link does not work please fix
Could you please reupload?
Please reupload this. I really need this to analyze chinese spyware app
Zip Builder is a stand-alone Windows exe (ZipBuild.exe) that can be used to build and sign Android zip-based installers from Windows folders. All required components to build and sign a zip installer are included - no additional files or software are required. The only requirement is that you have a current version of Java installed on your system. Zip Builder can be used on both shell-script and edify-script based installers and performs the proper build and signing methods, accordingly.
Although it's highly recommended to install the software using the Windows Installer (see below), the stand-alone exe is all that's required to use the program. The program command line options are as follows:
ZipBuild.exe <option1> <option2...> <*Folder Name>
Valid options are as follows:
'm' or '-manual': Manually select folder to be processed
's' or '-signed': Append '-signed' to the output file name
'5' or '-md5': Generate corresponding MD5 checksum file
'c' or '-confirm': Confirm options before building
'g' or '-gitinclude': include .git folders and related files
* Ignored when using manual selection mode
OPTIONS EXPLAINED
'm' or '-manual': In Manual mode you will be presented with a dialog box where you can manually select the folder containing the files to be processed. *When using Manual mode, the folder name will be ignored if it was provided in the command line
's' or '-signed': This option will append '-signed' to the output file name. For example: Folder name 'UPDATE-adb.Installer.v1.0.36' would produce a signed zip file named 'UPDATE-adb.Installer.v1.0.36-signed.zip'.
'5' or '-md5': This option will create a separate, corresponding MD5 checksum file that can be used to verify file integrity in TWRP or with other Windows checksum utilities.
'c' or '-confirm': When this option is used, you will be presented with a dialog box where you can confirm (or change) the 2 options above. If either (or both) options above have been specified on the command line, the checkboxes will be pre-selected accordingly. Once you're satisfied with your selections, click the 'Build Zip File' button to begin the zip building and signing process.
'g' or '-gitinclude': This option will include any .git folders and related files (.git, .gitignore, and .gitattributes) that are excluded from the zip file by default. [Should rarely be needed, if ever]
ZIP BUILDER SETTINGS MANAGER
Zip Builder Settings Manager (ZipBuildSettings.exe) is an optional companion app that can be used to manage the settings and options (shown below) for Zip Builder:
You can choose to create Windows Context (Right-Click) menus that will allow you to build a signed zip installer simply by right-clicking on a folder name. Folder names that end in '20YYMMDD' or '20YYxxxx' as well as folder names that begin with 'UPDATE' are supported in Windows 7 and above. You can also enable the option to build from any folder by holding the SHIFT key while selecting the folder.
You can choose when to display the confirmation dialog
You can choose when to append '-signed' to output file names
You can choose when to create md5 checksum files
You can choose to include all .git folders and related files (see above)
DATE CODE FEATURE
If you're building from a Windows folder name that ends in '20YYMMDD' or '20YYxxxx', Zip Builder will give you the option to change or update the date code portion of the file name before building the zip (it will also suggest the current date's date code - YYYYMMDD). And, if you're building a zip installer that includes a g.prop file (found in many GApps packages), the installer will read the date code from the 'ro.addon.*_version=' property and automatically use it in place of the date code from the Windows folder name.
WINDOWS INSTALLER
As mentioned above, you'll have the best user experience if you install Zip Builder using the Windows installer. It runs in standard user mode (no Admin access required or requested) and installs the Zip Builder and Zip Builder Settings exe's in: 'C:Users<user>AppDataRoamingZip Builder'. The installer will create a program group and shortcuts in the Windows start menu (and optionally on the desktop) that can be used to launch Zip Builder in 'manual selection mode', where the user can manually select the folder they wish to build. The installer will automatically run Zip Builder Settings Manager at the conclusion of the install where you can configure the settings and options to your personal preference.
Uninstalling Zip Builder from the Windows Uninstall menu will remove all traces of the software from your system. And, since Zip Builder, Zip Builder Settings Manager, or its installer will NEVER prompt for UAC access, you can be confident that it's not touching the Windows operating system. Of course, all source code is available if you want to check for yourself - you can even build it for yourself, if you want!
TECHNICAL NOTES
Version 4.3+ of Zip Builder includes the new ZipSigner 2.1 Java executable that was rewritten from the ground up by @topjohnwu for use in his Magisk root management software. This change will allow you to build the largest zip installer on even the smallest 32-bit machine. I was able to build a 1.0+GB shell-script based installed on a 32-bit Windows XP machine with only 1GB of RAM.
If you have had java heap size issues building zip installers in the past, version 4.3+ of Zip Builder should completely eliminate these problems.
XDA:DevDB Information
Zip Builder, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
TKruzze
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 4.5.2
Stable Release Date: 2020-09-06
Created 2018-01-23
Last Updated 2020-09-06
Anti-Virus False-Positives
ANTI-VIRUS FALSE-POSITIVES
There have been reports of false-positive flaggings of Zip Builder and/or the Windows installer. While I can, personally, assure you that there's no malware included in Zip Builder or its installer, I also understand that there may be some concern with using software that's been flagged on your machine.
To allay your concerns as best as possible, I have included 100% of the original source code for you to inspect and/or build the software yourself. Again, there is no possibility of malware as I do all of my compiling on a clean machine that is not connected to the internet. I have also submitted all 4 Windows executables to the major AV inspection service on the net. Below are the results of these inspections:
VirusTotal.com
ZipBuild.exe (32 bit) 7/68
ZipBuild.exe (64 bit) 2/68
ZipBuildSettings.exe 4/67
Zip Builder_4.5.2_Setup.exe 1/69
Sources & Acknowledgements / Recent Changes
SOURCES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Zip Builder has existed for me since way back in 2013 when I started developing GApps packages. I've added features here and there and finally decided to share it. After privately sharing with @osm0sis, I received a lot of very constructive feedback and based on this, I polished the interface and added some new features. A big thank you to @osm0sis for this feedback. Without his input, it would look a lot clunkier than it does today.
All source code is provided, however, it's only appropriate for me to publicly acknowledge that this work includes code and binaries from several third party sources. Below is a complete list of these sources. You will also find this list as well as the actual code and binaries in the Source Code Zip file available for download.
Zip Builder
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Zip Builder is Copyright (c) 2013-2020 by @TKruzze
Original source code and compiled executables can be found on
XDA Developers. Zip Builder also includes code and compiled
executables from the sources listed below:
ZipSigner
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ZipSigner is Copyright (c) 2016-2020, John Wu @topjohnwu)
Original source code and license can be found at:
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk
The version of ZipSigner used in Zip Builder was built by @topjohnwu using the source code above and optimized using ProGuard optimizations
Info-ZIP
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Info-ZIP is Copyright (c) 1990-2007 Info-ZIP
Original License can be found at:
http://www.info-zip.org/license.html
Downloads can be found at:
ftp://ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/win32/
Original source code can be found at:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/infozip/
Hashutils
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The MD5 Checksum code and executable are from code.kliu.org
Original source code and compiled executables can be found at:
http://code.kliu.org/misc/hashutils/
SUMMARY OF RECENT CHANGES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 - v4.5.2
Fixed RegEx bug (oversight) that only supported automatic folder renaming through the year 2019. Now we're good through the year 2029.
As always, the best and easiest way to update is to simply install the new version using the Windows installer without uninstalling the previous version. All of your settings and options will be retained
NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - v4.5.1
Updated the cleanup function to also include removal of the SignAPK*.tmp files that are created in the %TEMP% folder during the signing process.
- Thanks to @osm0sis for reporting
MARCH 26, 2018 - v4.4.0
Updated the ZipSigner java executable to v2.1-min. This version is significantly smaller than v2.1 (458K vs 4.0MB) and was built by @topjohnwu, himself, using using ProGuard optimizations
Recompiled Zip Builder Settings Manager (ZipBuildSettings.exe) without UPX compression to try and further minimize AV false-positives
Windows installer now built using lzma2/max compression and no longer uses solid compression. This was done to optimize installation speed and further minimize AV false-positives
MARCH 25, 2018 - v4.3.0
Updated signing code with the new ZipSigner 2.1 Java executable that was rewritten from the ground up by @topjohnwu for use in his Magisk root management software. This change will allow you to build the largest zip installer on even the smallest 32-bit machine. I was able to build a 1.0+GB shell-script based installer on a 32-bit Windows XP machine with only 1GB of RAM.
- Thanks, of course, to @topjohnwu, but also to @osm0sis for the heads up on its existence
- Thanks to @jenslody for building it for inclusion here.
Since memory and java heap size issues are now resolved with the above change, I have removed all memory and java heap size checks from Zip Builder. The above change also allowed me to remove the separate test key files (testkey.pk8 and testkey.x509.pem), signapk.jar, zipadjust, and minsignapk.jar executables as their functions are all now contained in the new ZipSigner 2.1 Java executable mentioned above.
Installer will now clean up its 'temp folder' files before displaying the 'COMPLETED' message. On slower systems this should reduce the delay when selecting the 'Close' button after Zip Builder completes the signing process.
- Thanks to @osm0sis for reporting and helping track down the issue
Zip Builder is now built without UPX compression on the Windows exe's. This was done to try and reduce false-positives that may be reported by your AV software. If you're still having AV hits, please read the ANTI-VIRUS FALSE-POSITIVES section on the OP.
Fixed bug in installer that would corrupt the context (right-click) menu settings on an update (not initial) installation.
- Thanks to @osm0sis for reporting and helping track down the issue
Excellent! Glad to see a public release! I was using Zip Builder all day to prepare my latest round of updates for my Odds and Ends thread, and it couldn't be easier!
It's been great working with you again @TKruzze, I knew you couldn't stay away from contributing awesome things to the community for too long.
Looks very cool! You're inspiring me to clean up and release a tool that I built which has no current equivalent.
Seeing as this uses Java, what would it take to make it work under linux? As a staunch Linux/osx user who only runs a windows VM for flashing his Samsung with odin, I would love to integrate this into my workflow, but without linux or Mac support for me personally that will be difficult ?
This is an incredible contribution. Thank you for making this public and for your hard work!
partcyborg said:
Seeing as this uses Java, what would it take to make it work under linux?
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The only thing I'm actually using Java for is the signing portion of the process. There's no real way I can think of to easily port the rest of it to Linux. Thanks for the feedback!
wow thanks @TKruzze :good:
this will be really helpful for my future firmware updates ✌
Ok im very very new to all this but does this make zips that are flashable in twrp? Im wanting to learn how to do that if you guys could point me in the right direction id be thankful.
papasmurf879 said:
Ok im very very new to all this but does this make zips that are flashable in twrp? Im wanting to learn how to do that if you guys could point me in the right direction id be thankful.
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yes
you need update-script and update-binary along other files
TKruzze said:
The only thing I'm actually using Java for is the signing portion of the process. There's no real way I can think of to easily port the rest of it to Linux. Thanks for the feedback!
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My mistake. Thanks for the explanation! I'm sure then that this will run in wine however, I may give it a shot at some point. If I do I will let you know.
kamilmirza said:
yes
you need update-script and update-binary along other files
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Thank you for replying im doing searches right now trying to figure it out.
papasmurf879 said:
Thank you for replying im doing searches right now trying to figure it out.
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Advanced, but check out my thread here and the linked resources: [DEV][TEMPLATE] Complete Shell Script Flashable Zip Replacement + Signing [SCRIPT]
The EDIFY references/resources are the place to start. :good:
Can i create flashable zips of my apks. I Flash custom roms very often and some apps are needed as my daily driver so can i make a flashable zip of those apk file and flash via this tool
Ash225 said:
Can i create flashable zips of my apks. I Flash custom roms very often and some apps are needed as my daily driver so can i make a flashable zip of those apk file and flash via this tool
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Have you tried this?
This tool in this thread is for making a zip if you already have the components (updater script and binary).
madbat99 said:
Have you tried this?
This tool in this thread is for making a zip if you already have the components (updater script and binary).
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Thanks but i knew about this app i want to creat zips from my computer and not from my phone thats why i asked the question thanks for your prompt reply
This looks like this tool that will, hopefully, be helpful for one of my other little projects that I had to put aside till I finish catching up with some other projects/developments that's already on my plate.
I already have a working set of script commands for safely disabling the Google Play Protect but, i will need a medium/delivery system before I can release it and this looks promising to help with this.
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Did you just give me a Trojan? Because Defender says so and even VirusTotal was positive about this. Beware about using this software!
Djentist said:
Did you just give me a Trojan? Because Defender says so and even VirusTotal was positive about this. Beware about using this software!
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Yeah, I'm sure one of the most respected developers on XDA would do that. I'd be more worried about those antivirus softwares you're using than anything.
Djentist said:
Did you just give me a Trojan? Because Defender says so and even VirusTotal was positive about this. Beware about using this software!
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Definitely not a very responsible post to make. There's nothing wrong about reporting your findings, but to make an accusation like this is a bit irresponsible. I also seriously doubt that Microsoft Defender identified this as a virus (as you claim).
Anyways, here are the facts: There is no virus or malicious behavior. Below are the actual results of scans by VirusTotal and VirScan
Zip Builder_4.2.1_Setup.exe
VirusTotal.com (0/65)
VirScan.org (1/39)
ZipBuildSettings.exe
VirusTotal.com (2/66)
VirScan.org (2/39)
ZipBuild.exe (32 bit)
VirusTotal.com (2/66)
VirScan.org (2/39)
ZipBuild.exe (64 bit)
VirusTotal.com (1/65)
VirScan.org (1/39)
Based on personal experience, ANY file that is not signed with a Microsoft Root Certificate and/or uses UPX compression is going to produce false positives with the heuristics deployed by some of these 'so called' anti-virus software products in the marketplace. I'm actually surprised the numbers are as low as they are.
All that said, if you are not comfortable using the software, fine. But please exercise responsible reporting if you have questions or concerns. A big part of the reason for me releasing all the source code is to avoid having to defend myself from people making exactly this type of assertion.