Develop Bugs

[REQ][HOWTO] Making your own battery mod?

People are using different rom's , some other are asking for specific mod etc
Could someone write some guide how to do it, to enlight those who are not aware ?

Take the framework-res.apk from your current rom and upload it to http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen
Once uploaded go to battery mod and select the battery style u want and cook it.
When its cooked extract the framework-res.apk from the downloaded file and either replace it with root explorer or push it with adb back into the phone.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

Locster126 said:
Take the framework-res.apk from your current rom and upload it to http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen
Once uploaded go to battery mod and select the battery style u want and cook it.
When its cooked extract the framework-res.apk from the downloaded file and either replace it with root explorer or push it with adb back into the phone.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is what I know already, but this is not working and phone is keeping crashing

masi0 said:
This is what I know already, but this is not working and phone is keeping crashing
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Depends of which rom you are running but if you use VillainRom I think you need to open your modded framework with 7-zip and replace "META-INF" directory with the one found in the original framework of your rom. This is needed to sign the file.
However I'm not sure you use VillainRom (where files must be signed) and I didn't use yet the kitchen ... but your feedback is usefull if you want to try ...

shaolin79 said:
Depends of which rom you are running but if you use VillainRom I think you need to open your modded framework with 7-zip and replace "META-INF" directory with the one found in the original framework of your rom. This is needed to sign the file.
However I'm not sure you use VillainRom (where files must be signed) and I didn't use yet the kitchen ... but your feedback is usefull if you want to try ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am using stock KE4

masi0 said:
I am using stock KE4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok so ignore what I said upper ... should be only for signature of the rom (not needed in stock roms).
Anyway ... if someone has the solution ...

I always made that on my own...
Open the decompiled .xml in the framework-res.apk, edit those lines, add my own battery.pngs and that was all...
I didnt test it on my sgs2... But it should be the same way to get it...
Swyped from my overclocked GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App

PoTi_96 said:
I always made that on my own...
Open the decompiled .xml in the framework-res.apk, edit those lines, add my own battery.pngs and that was all...
I didnt test it on my sgs2... But it should be the same way to get it...
Swyped from my overclocked GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
could you tell which .xml to edit and what to add within the file?

I juz grab one of the batt mod out there and replace the .png files under /res/drawable-hdpi-v4 with the ones I want. guess its kind of a lazy way to do it=)

I have KE2 and get a "signature verification failed" error when trying to apply the UOT.zip file :-(
Anyone some idea how to get this applied?
Also my original framework-res.apk file doesn't have any folder called "/res/drawable-hdpi-v4" but the UOT file has!?

masi0 said:
could you tell which .xml to edit and what to add within the file?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I dunno exactly which one it was right now but I think the battery.xml somewhere in the first 3 or 4 folders...
sorry idk it anymore ... Long time no use for :/
Swyped from my overclocked GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App

[Video Tutorial] How to change .apk icon using "Apk Manager 5.0.2"

HOW TO CHANGE .APK ICON USING APK MANAGER.
Many people have asked how to change icons of apps in app drawer,once it was my question too,and I searched every corner of xda to find a thread explaining me that but it was of no avail even though i FOUND one but it didn't work on my sgs2.Therefore,I decided to help everybody who is having the same problem including me.So I brought you the easiest 'n simplest way to change the icons,it's lenghty as many would call it but once you get the hang of it,you'll be changing the icons of 'n on.
JUST FOLLOW THE STEP BY STEP GUIDE;
1. Copy Settings.apk in the folder called "place-apk-here-for-modding"
2. Start the "Script.bat"
3. Choose point 22 "Set current Project"
4. Choose your app you want to extract
5. Choose point 1 "Extract apk"
6. Go to the folder called "Projects" 7. Choose your app you just have extracted
8. Choose the folder called "res"
9. Look in the folders where the icon is.
10. Change the icon but be sure it have the same size ("mdpi: 48x48" hdpi: 72x72" xdpi: 96x96")
11. Go back to script windows or start script.bat again
12. Choose point 22 "Set current Project" again
13. Choose point 3 "Zip apk"
14. Choose point 12 "sign apk"
15. Go back to the folder "place-apk-here-for-modding" now should have a apk here that is called signed"NameOfYourApp"
16. Copy it to your Sd card and install it on your device.
OR WATCH THE STEP BY STEP VIDEO BY ME;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g22M1h00k_0
Get icon packs on the biggest icon thread of xda,thanks to Falloutboy2000
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824656
Download Apk Manager here:
http://apkmultitool.com/?q=node/5
Well thats all,if its helpful then dont forget to thank me! peace
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Yeahhh!!! Finally i can customize my icons.....TNK so much man!!!!!

Tuqano said:
Yeahhh!!! Finally i can customize my icons.....TNK so much man!!!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Glad you found it helpful !

7zip
Thanks a lot for this thread very usefull.
We can change the icons with 7-zip when we install a mod like Jkay.
1. extraxt your apk from your mod with 7zip
2. Open the apk with 7zip
3. Go into res/mipmap-hdpi for the Sgs2
4. Insert your new icon to replace the older
5.Replace the old apk
Apk manager is also very interesting to decompile the apk. This allow to change the code to make big modifications like the Domination mod.
PS: Sorry for my bad english language

Using the method in the OP you could very easily open up a can of worms if it contains badly patched 9's.
I'd personally use the universal theme template, a lot quicker, easier and safer compared to apkmanager, and it creates a backup.

I tried your method but it does not work on my sgs2 XWLPF deodex with last syiah. I cannot install the setting apk created on my phone.

I agree, although this thread is very helpful, I recommend if you're not changing any xml code or .9's... don't decompile just use UFT...

I know it's hard for some people and find decompiling and compiling complicated,so they choose 7-zip.. It's faster and easier I agree but I made this tutorial to let people learn how to use apk manager too.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

coolstorybro_123 said:
I know it's hard for some people and find decompiling and compiling complicated,so they choose 7-zip.. It's faster and easier I agree but I made this tutorial to let people learn how to use apk manager too.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes but the title suggests to "change the apk icon" in which you do not need to decompile the APK to do so... maybe you should rename the title?
anyway, thumbs up!

why before using apk manager my apk is 5969 kb and after change one file ( from 1,50kb to 1,86 kb ) it is 3124 kb ? I'm changing status_bar_latest_event_content.xml in framework-res.apk

Thanks a lot..

Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Great thanks!

thanks.
but when i reboot the phone app's icon turn older.
what is the solution?

Im trying to change my clock color, either in status_bar.xml or styles.xml and neither way is working. After I push SystemUI,apk, I reboot the phone and it says systemui.apk has stopped working. I read I don't need to resign the apks, so Im not sure what else to do? Also, what compression level should I be using?

Hi, I tried using APK manager to change icons, and it works, but when I go to install on my android device, it says it didn't install.
Any help?

The Genuine Validation
I change the icon of browser but.. Hot to bypass genuine validation?

¿ÉÒÔÐÞ¸ÄAPKÎļþͼ±ê£¿

It's working
Worked perfectly on Galaxy Note 2...:good:

Free APK editors
You may also like these free and open-source tools:
APK Icon Editor – free APK editor to easily change Android app icons:
APK Editor Studio – advanced (but still easy to use) free APK editor.

[Q] I Want To Mod Gapps

Hello,Im new here so i hope there was someone here can show me the way and helped me to learn more with this and i hope that im posting in the right thread.Can someone please help me,What app that can help me to modifiying the gapps in zip file?i mean like i want to change its background and some interface so it would look nice for my own private use or even i could share it here with you guys in the dev thread soon.
thanks
best regards :thumbup:

Do you know what's GAPPS? Google Apps...

Market store app,yes?

I don't know how to add apps to GAPPS.. but I know how to update some GAPPS to the system/app..
example: like PlayStore
- PlayStore upgrades automatically
- the old version is in your system/app.. but the newer is in data/app
- so then just find the app in data/app, rename to Phonesky.apk (renaming is necessary if the old app in the system/app has that name) (PlayStore has that file name)
- move & replace it to system/app..
use RootExplorer..
great day

IvanKurnia said:
I don't know how to add apps to GAPPS.. but I know how to update some GAPPS to the system/app..
example: like PlayStore
- PlayStore upgrades automatically
- the old version is in your system/app.. but the newer is in data/app
- so then just find the app in data/app, rename to Phonesky.apk (renaming is necessary if the old app in the system/app has that name) (PlayStore has that file name)
- move & replace it to system/app..
use RootExplorer..
great day
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello,Good day mate.
I still can't understand the mention.Sorry bro,cuz i'd still new and wanting to learn with this kinda system.Love graphics much so the idea comes when i see the Play Store that usually people do use it for daily apps search and downloads and from there i got an idea that i want to mod it,like it background,colors and so on.What do i need to modifying the play store app?is there any procedure that i have to follow?

ooh.. MOD it like give colors etc.. hahaha
you need to edit the resource files or xml file inside the apk.. open the apk with winrar.. extract.. you'll see many folders and files.. maybe you can repack it to apk again after editing.. rar it or zip it, use the "Store" level of compression, change the extension to apk..
I KNOW HOW TO SEE THOSE FILES.. COPY FROM IT, ETC..
BUT I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE TEXT INSIDE THE XML.. hahaha
study on Google mate..

Do i need any PC program to do this?

winrar, notepad or wordpad (for .xml) (preinstalled in Windows) or gedit/text editor in linux
I think just that

Does coding required for this?

coding? like html or "%2F" is same with "<sth. I forgot>"
I dunno hehe

I see..ok bro,will try it soon and thank you for your time.

You should contact ibanez ...he knows well about it...here is his work about play store....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886696
Sent from my GT-I8150 using xda premium

Yeah see his work there,Cheers mate going to learn from him soon.

Eddicts said:
Yeah see his work there,Cheers mate going to learn from him soon.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good Luck then!
Sent from my GT-I8150 using xda premium

[Q] How to Change Fonts on CM10.1?

I can't find anything in the settings for changing the font and rom toolbox does nothing but send my phone into a boot loop... Anyone know how(can explain)?? I have a lot of font apk's from GB I'd like to use.

Go the hard way: fonts are stored under /system/fonts and you just have to replace them all you like with a root-enabled file explorer. If your fonts are in an APK pack, extract with WinRAR/WinZIP and look for .ttf files inside.
Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1

Is it just like a drag and drop? Would I replace the ones in there? Or just add the,... If I add them how dovI enable them? If I'm replacing them, would I rename them to the system name? Does it change instantly, or what? I'm not really "familiar" with this :/

KooladeKC said:
Is it just like a drag and drop? Would I replace the ones in there? Or just add the,... If I add them how dovI enable them? If I'm replacing them, would I rename them to the system name? Does it change instantly, or what? I'm not really "familiar" with this :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rename to the system names (but there are many font files, do make sure which you want to replace!) and replace them. Don't forget to set permission to rw-r--r--. Then just reboot to see effect. If anything happens just flash the original ROM without wiping anything.
Sent from Xperia Mini Pro SK17i @ CM10.1

AndyYan said:
Go the hard way: fonts are stored under /system/fonts and you just have to replace them all you like with a root-enabled file explorer. If your fonts are in an APK pack, extract with WinRAR/WinZIP and look for .ttf files inside.
Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All of the fonts are individual apk files.. How do you extract the ttf files?

KooladeKC said:
All of the fonts are individual apk files.. How do you extract the ttf files?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I mean, can't you open the apk's with WinRAR or WinZIP? (if necessary, change the file extension to .zip) Extract and seek .ttf files in it. I can't guarantee you will find it though, as I always directly fetch readily-available ttf files and never used these font APKs. Maybe that's different.
A bit offa topic: why change when system default (the Roboto font family) is beautiful enough?
Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1

When I change some of the file I get stuck in a forever boot. Am I doing something wrong?
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk 2

TayOnG1 said:
When I change some of the file I get stuck in a forever boot. Am I doing something wrong?
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then you must be doing wrong, or you might haven't set correct permissions after replacing files.
Anyway, I'm free on summer vacation, so you can send me the fonts you want to use (font name or file, both are okay, BUT it has to be a font family with at least bold, italic and bold+italic variants!), and I'll see if I can pack up a flashable zip for you.

AndyYan said:
Then you must be doing wrong, or you might haven't set correct permissions after replacing files.
Anyway, I'm free on summer vacation, so you can send me the fonts you want to use (font name or file, both are okay, BUT it has to be a font family with at least bold, italic and bold+italic variants!), and I'll see if I can pack up a flashable zip for you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I see now what I was doing wrong. The font I was trying to use wasn't bold and I was trying to load it into a bold file in the system folder. Thank you for the quick response.
I know this isn't apart of the tread but how would you go about packing fonts in a zip to flash?
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk 4 Beta

TayOnG1 said:
I know this isn't apart of the tread but how would you go about packing fonts in a zip to flash?
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Normally I have to base my flashable zip on an already existing one, then I just replace the fonts inside, slightly tweak the update-script, repack, re-sign and all done. Dunno how to go into details...
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM10.1.2

Renaming MMS Package

Hi,
MMS package ideally has the package name of "com.android.mms". I was able to modify and successfully use the package name as "com.android.sms" and use it as a second app in the phone.
However, some apk does not allow this change and any package name other than "com.android.mms" does not allow to be installed (though signed) and reports only "app not installed".
Does anyone have a clue about this protection? Has anyone been able to figure this out?
Thanks in advance.

josephpatrick said:
Hi,
MMS package ideally has the package name of "com.android.mms". I was able to modify and successfully use the package name as "com.android.sms" and use it as a second app in the phone.
However, some apk does not allow this change and any package name other than "com.android.mms" does not allow to be installed (though signed) and reports only "app not installed".
Does anyone have a clue about this protection? Has anyone been able to figure this out?
Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi
For this
First you Should disable signature Checker from service.jar
See this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198834
After that you Should decompile "secmms.apk"
Then you should drag and drop all secmms.apk folder from project folder in your apktools to not pad and change package to other be Sure in smali file package called "com/android/..."
and in xml file called "com.android....."
Finally compile it and Do sign because you had changed androidmanifest.xml
Goodluck
Armin.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Biftor said:
Hi
For this
First you Should disable signature Checker from service.jar
See this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198834
After that you Should decompile "secmms.apk"
Then you should drag and drop all secmms.apk folder from project folder in your apktools to not pad and change package to other be Sure in smali file package called "com/android/..."
and in xml file called "com.android....."
Finally compile it and Do sign because you had changed androidmanifest.xml
Goodluck
Armin.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for the steps, it makes sense to disable signature check. however, had a small doubt though. if few other secmms.apk allow changing of the name and some not, is it not something within the apk itself that is accepting the change. For e.g. i didnt have to patch service.jar to get one particular apk to work after renaming. Your thoughts please.

josephpatrick said:
Thank you for the steps, it makes sense to disable signature check. however, had a small doubt though. if few other secmms.apk allow changing of the name and some not, is it not something within the apk itself that is accepting the change. For e.g. i didnt have to patch service.jar to get one particular apk to work after renaming. Your thoughts please.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
After you change "androidmanifest.xml"you Should sign that apk
For this you need disable signature checker in services.jar
Goodluck
Armin.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Biftor said:
After you change "androidmanifest.xml"you Should sign that apk
For this you need disable signature checker in services.jar
Goodluck
Armin.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This still does not explain the problem wherein some mms.apk allows renaming the package name and allowing re-compiling and signing. However, few others do not allow any change to the package name, the re-compiling works, signing works but the app does not install
Please note that i was successfully able to change the name of 1 of the mms. apk and it installs as a separate app. however, there are a couple of others which does not work in this fashion. This is weird, seems to be some sort of locking mechanism within the apk. The fact that it works fine for the one modded mms.apk confirms that i dont need to make changes to signature checker. There is something else preventing the package name change

josephpatrick said:
This still does not explain the problem wherein some mms.apk allows renaming the package name and allowing re-compiling and signing. However, few others do not allow any change to the package name, the re-compiling works, signing works but the app does not install
Please note that i was successfully able to change the name of 1 of the mms. apk and it installs as a separate app. however, there are a couple of others which does not work in this fashion. This is weird, seems to be some sort of locking mechanism within the apk. The fact that it works fine for the one modded mms.apk confirms that i dont need to make changes to signature checker. There is something else preventing the package name change
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you ok????
I said many times you should/must disabled signature checker....because secmms.apk is system app and system app after sign not work until change service.jar...
Anyway maybe you know better than me...
Goodluck
Armin.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Biftor said:
Are you ok????
I said many times you should/must disabled signature checker....because secmms.apk is system app and system app after sign not work until change service.jar...
Anyway maybe you know better than me...
Goodluck
Armin.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I guess there is a communication gap, guess my request is not clear, I will figure this out on my own, thanks.