Hi there, I'd like to know how to compile a custom version of CM7, removing some apps bundled with CM and adding some new ones.... let's take ADWLauncher for example, I don't really care for it; so I'd like to replace it with Go Launcher..... the only problem is I don't know how.... anyone willing to help a desperate man out???
Just download the cm7 version to PC then extract zip.in system apps delete what you don't want/copy what you do want to add and paste.when happy re zip extracted folders then flash as you would normally. Hope I helped.
Thanks mate, I just have 2 more questions.
Is there some sort of dependencies file to regenerate after doing this?
Also I have read somewhere that files need to be signed to be flashed, how do I do that?
Mmmm I dunno about them questions. I just name the new zip exactly how the old was. I have done this method about 100 times and not had a problem.if you are s-off then there is the adb. Way but I use this method. Be careful not to zip old zip file into new zip,just the 2 extrcted folders need re. Zipping.
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I think cost the package is already signed its ok.on my PC with winrar I just add to archive and rename zip then flash using phone recovery. PS miss typing cost posting using phone.lol.
sorry forgot, also the boot file too.
Thanks, I'm gonna try this when CM7.1 stable is released... don't wanna have to use any app like titanium backup pro to remove them, I wanna have a CM7.1 only bundled with the apps I want.
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I want to use the dialer from the PlurStar theme with REVOlution. How would I do that?
I pulled the dialer .apk from the theme and tried to install it but it wouldn't work. I figure I need to use adb and just pull out the old dialer and replace it with the new one. Am I correct? How would I do that? What would I need to type in adb?
Thanks.
I'm thinking that you need to include that apk into a zip file that can be flashed via recovery...
What does that involve? I'm assuming I can't just put it in a plain old zip file.
I remove and replace files in the rom zip using winrar, then flash the zip to the phone. Sometimes it works sometimes it wont, who knows maybe one day well see a Phatman rom lol.
_MetalHead_ said:
What does that involve? I'm assuming I can't just put it in a plain old zip file.
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Well kind of... If you look for the SU apk (the new one) you'll see that it was an APK but it could not be directly installed so it was converted into a zip file. I know that there is more than just compressing the file,some additional files must be put in the zip as well so the recovery manager can extract it on the phone. I'd download the zip and check what it is inside besides the apk itself. You can also ask one of the dev to make it a zip for you.
Well I just used Regaw's zipmaker to do it, and it flashed but my dialer is still the same.
WhOops wrong thread.
Like phatman said, just take the Rom, extract it, look for system/app, drop the dialer in there and zip it back up. That's what I just got done doing this weekend with calks Rom, so I could have a dialer with vibration reenabled.
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Yeah I just finished putting together my zip, but I didn't do it with a ROM, I did it with the REVOlution theme. I just extracted it, dropped the dialer .apk in to it and recompressed it. Going to try flashing it in a little bit.
Didn't work. Got an error that says "can't find update script". I think it has something to do with needing to resign the zip, which I don't know how to do.
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Didn't work. Got an error that says "can't find update script". I think it has something to do with needing to resign the zip, which I don't know how to do.
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Use winrar and dont unzip the ROM, the program will add/remove files without actually unzipping, like I said, its a hit or miss, or worst case you get a boot loop.
Just use the ROM and swap the dialers. U won't have to wipe or anything to reflash. I used 7z, extracted to a folder, swapped dialers then rezipped without any problems flashing.
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Use winrar and dont unzip the ROM, the program will add/remove files without actually unzipping, like I said, its a hit or miss, or worst case you get a boot loop.
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K, I'll try that next. TY
Thanks for the advice everyone.
i'm also interested in changing my dialer...can't we just adb push the dialer apk to /system/app/ from Recovery and have it work?
Max_Pain said:
i'm also interested in changing my dialer...can't we just adb push the dialer apk to /system/app/ from Recovery and have it work?
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Yes...unfortunately, some of us are too stoopid to get adb to work...
awenthol said:
Yes...unfortunately, some of us are too stoopid to get adb to work...
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Lol same here, I only got it to work during my g1 days. After that it was a no go, not sure if its user error or my computer. Find a solution to your dialer yet?
It's on the back burner right now. I'm currently beta testing RegawMOD so I'm not going to mess with the dialer until I'm done with it. I will try swapping the apks in winrar though as soon as I am done with the beta test. Kinda getting burned out on constantly flashing all day long. I need to get some sun lol
When I have downloaded a rom is there a way to edit the zip file before I flash it. I want a sense hd rom but they all have alot of stuff I dont want . I would like a sense hd rom that is almost bare. Thanks
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Maybe this is what you are looking for http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=758197
I think you posted in the wrong section, so if you post gets moved check Q & A or General section.
Sacs has a sense hd rom and calkulin has one too but they both have alot of apps that I dont want. Is there a way to unzip rom and remove stuff before I flash it to phone.
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Step 1 Setup Android Kitchen
Step 2 Create a Custom Rom
OR....How to Creat Custom Rom on Android
Thanks alot
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No Problem. Good luck bro. You are a braver man than me to try this. I have thought about making my own Rom because every one I try I like some things but not everything. I would be cool to combine features or implement features from other Rom's and take out the things you don't like and have one happy Rom that you created and use designed especially for you! Anyway, let me know the results and how difficult it is and maybe I'll give it a shot.
Alternatively, you can use apps like System App Remover to remove apps though you would have to remove each app individually...
or you could just open the zip file with any zip application and remove the files you want and then flash
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after unzipping and removing apps does the zip need to be signed before flashing or will it be ok ?
Kingmac38 said:
after unzipping and removing apps does the zip need to be signed before flashing or will it be ok ?
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It depends witch recovery are you using with Amon-Ra you need signed zips but with Clockwork you can flash unsigned zips.
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It depends witch recovery are you using with Amon-Ra you need signed zips but with Clockwork you can flash unsigned zips.
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download Regaw's zip signer if you are unsure
just open the zip file in winrar, then delete the apks you dont wont. No need to resign. NOTICE I DID NOT SAY UNZIP the file.
Is there any way to unzip a ROM, and add the APKs for the apps that I want? Like for instance, a ROM may not come with Google voice, so I wanna add that in and make it like a system app. Is this possible, or do I have to just download it, along with the rest of the apps I want?
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I'm not quite sure but there's a program that is supposed to zip the rom into a .zip and do the opposite so I don't see why you cannot unzip a rom, add the apk's u want and then rezip and flash. I would be careful though these developers put alot of work into these roms so who knows you could accidentaly remove something crucial to the system, look into the Android software developement area, there's alot of information on how to make roms and such. I tried learning what I needed to to make a rom but got lost about 3 hours into reading lol. In the main forum area under android developement/hacking should be a noob corner somewhere
What's the point of doing what you're asking anyway? Just to have all your apps installed as you install the rom?
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yeah, so then I don't have to go find them. Lol more of a vanity thing. I'm not worried about taking stuff out, just adding to.
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You don't have to unzip the ROM if you have winrar or 7zip right click on the ROM open as archive find system/app put the apk files in that folder close the ROM zip out and then do as you normally would to flash the ROM it will instal what you add
You can adb pull the .apk files you want them add to the zip it isn't suggested to unzip sometimes it corrupts the zip file
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That's a good suggestion. Can't you also just do a batch backup with titanium and then do a batch restore once you flash your new rom?
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Yeah, but then there's the long process of letting the apps install and all that... its just a pain. I mean, I don't mind doing it, I was just asking if it'd be easier to do that
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I used to do this in the past to remove and install Apks before flashing a new rom. Kind of personalize it for what I wanted and what I use. I haven't been doing this lately though. I just do a batch restore with Titanium backup now. It's pretty quick, and has worked well.
Does anyone have a link to an empty .zip preferably with the correct file structure for SGSIII already there Of course it should work with CWM. I want to replace some files but it isnt working with my old update zip that i used for DHD.
thx in advance!
any zip with .apks or other files would be alright as well i think i would manage to clean it myself
Or is there a simpler method of pushing files to you device? I really like it that way because i can always create backup zips with the original files if something goes wrong..
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Does anyone have a link to an empty .zip preferably with the correct file structure for SGSIII already there Of course it should work with CWM. I want to replace some files but it isnt working with my old update zip that i used for DHD.
thx in advance!
any zip with .apks or other files would be alright as well i think i would manage to clean it myself
Or is there a simpler method of pushing files to you device? I really like it that way because i can always create backup zips with the original files if something goes wrong..
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Have a look in the stickies of this page and use the vrtheme...that is brilliant
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Can anyone help me with this?
I really need samsung's Galaxy S3 original Calendar App.
I didn't like the MIUI one
Here : http://www.mediafire.com/?kb6b7lzjfal86cc
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too bad
it didn't work :/ install failed!
Tried from CWM... ;/
Try this one.... Its from SGS3 system/app folder. Just copy to system/app set fight permission and reboot. Should work
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http://db.tt/DkNaNJbT
Here
paulosaopaulino said:
it didn't work :/ install failed!
Tried from CWM... ;/
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Try downloading zipsigner from the market & signing the apk, then install the new signed apk, & then press the thanks button on this comment
didn't work
I'd like to say thanks, but still didn't work. I tried with the new signed .zip and it failed. I used root explorer to move do system apps, the apks inside the zip file too... but even changing permissisons to rw--r--r didn't work! T_T
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I'd like to say thanks, but still didn't work. I tried with the new signed .zip and it failed. I used root explorer to move do system apps, the apks inside the zip file too... but even changing permissisons to rw--r--r didn't work! T_T
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Actually, what rom are you using?
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yay
I did it. I moved the Calendar.apk and CalendarProvider.apk out of system/app and it showed! but i can't sync any calendars becaus my accounts won't show!
well
I am using MIUI 3.2.8 ....... xD i
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I wonder if I need to move anything else from the system folder maybe?????????
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I wonder if I need to move anything else from the system folder maybe?????????
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Maybe you need samsung account.
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ok
I do have a samsung account configured on my device. But I don't see samsung push, maybe this is what is missing....
Problem solved.
Thanks guys, I went ahead and wiped my system and data, and reinstalled the rom, then i got samsung apps from this website:
Code:
http://theandroidrom.com/advanced-miui-us-v3-2-1-for-galaxy-s3-i9300-4-1-1-jelly-bean/
I flashed thru CWM and everything was there, and working 100%
plz can somebody make normal .apk which be able install to non-root device,
i have all times samsung and i am depended on samsung calendar..
that would be gr8