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Hello guys. I'm creating a thread with a simple tutorial of how to decompile, compile, edit apks. I've seen some threads about it, but all of them were very complicated to understand. It's a simple tutorial, not designed to really mess with apks, just to edit a bit, like swapping icons, images, etc. When I get some more time, I will also teach how to mess with some CM9 Theme Chooser APKs
First of all, what you are going to get with this?
1. Decompile APKs
2. Decompiling all files, so you will only get XML [easy to edit], images and SMALI files [in most cases]
You need to know...
1. Works only Windows [x86 or x64] [You can try on linux, but you will need to download other files of apktool. But the steps are almost the same]
2. Choose the .bat of your version. [x86 = 32 bits] [x64= 64 bits]
3. You need JRE
4. Attached, the most updated apktool.
Let's go...
STEP 1 - preparing
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1. I've optimized the files to run at D:\apktool [Another partition]. So, extract the .7z, and make sure that there's a apktool folder at the ROOT of D:\ drive. If you want to put this folder at other place, please pay attention: open the Run [x??].bat on the notepad. If you want the folder at the C:\ drive, delete the "D:" line, and swap the directory to the one you choose. [Example: "C:\Users\....user name....\Desktop"] Just make sure you included the cd before the path. If you want the folder at other place on D:\ drive, just change the directory [Example: "D:\Desktop"], and again, with the "cd" command before the path.
STEP 2 - still preparing...
1. Get framework-res.apk from your ROM [if you are on a Samsung ROM, also get twframework]
2. Extract framework-res.apk here
3. Open the correct .bat of your Windows version
4. Run this command: "apktool if framework-res.apk" [if you are on a Samsung ROM, also do with the other framework]
STEP 3 - now decompiling
1. Now, put the apk you want to edit on your apktool folder.
2. Run this command: "apktool d APK-NAME.apk
3. You may get NO errors when it's done.
4. The out put folder is the folder of the decompiled apk.
STEP 4 - now compiling
1. Run this command: "apktool b APK-NAME" [without the .apk]
2. You may get NO errors when it's done.
3. The output APK is located on \[apktoolfolder]\APK-NAME\dist
STEP 5 - optimizing
1. Sign your APK with this
2. Zipalign your APK with this. You can also use zipalign scripts on your ROM to zipalign.
3. Now you may install your apk normally. [user app or system app]
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TIPS
1. You can edit .smali files with Notepad ++
2. You can also edit XML files on the Notepad [Windows notepad. I think that with Notepad ++ also works]
3. Soon, I'm going to teach how to edit CM9 Theme Choose APKs. You will be able to: theme non-themed apps, and replace images.
4. I tried to be the most clear and direct as possible. If something is unclear, tell me now. If you have any suggestions to make the tutorial better, please tell me...
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i reserved it, becouse i was trying it out, and i wanted to be one of the first post here, great tut, lika charm
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Hi can you help me with this apk? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738252
VasyleTheBest said:
Hi can you help me with this apk? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738252
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This is a lot harder. Can't do this for you. This isn't playstation2 with it's football games. Sorry. If you still want to try, decompile and search for images to replace.
Hi,
a question here:
I was succefull to theme system apps, but when I try to theme a normal, it never works. all the processes goes fine, but when i eant to install modified apk it gives error. and even when I copy it to /data/app/ it disappear from app drawer.(after restart of course)
sam5154 said:
Hi,
a question here:
I was succefull to theme system apps, but when I try to theme a normal, it never works. all the processes goes fine, but when i eant to install modified apk it gives error. and even when I copy it to /data/app/ it disappear from app drawer.(after restart of course)
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I think you forgot to sign. Sign, and after you do, go back here and tell what error are you getting
i always got an error compiling systemui, can you help me?
edit:
found a solution using ics apktool here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558171
marcellocord said:
I think you forgot to sign. Sign, and after you do, go back here and tell what error are you getting
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Wow, thanks it worked. But why system apps don't need to be signed?
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First: Great Job
Second 2 Questions.
Is it not easyer to editing in .java (with dex2jar tool) then in smali?
For beginners is it not a little bit easyer to use "Apk One Click" for de- and recompile .apk (include the dex2jar Tool) ?
sam5154 said:
Wow, thanks it worked. But why system apps don't need to be signed?
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They can still work.
$wissdroid said:
First: Great Job
Second 2 Questions.
Is it not easyer to editing in .java (with dex2jar tool) then in smali?
For beginners is it not a little bit easyer to use "Apk One Click" for de- and recompile .apk (include the dex2jar Tool) ?
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Thanks. When you decompile, it will turn a lot of files into .smali files. Those smali files are very easy to modify on Notepad++. But I'm going to study more about dex2jar.
I had write before a Month or Two, A decompile Tutorial for German Users:
When you need some Pictures for your Tutorial, you Can find it: Here
thank you marcellocord
it works very well.
good job
I made this tool originally for SonyEricsson Xperia X10, but have now modified it to work for our Samsung Galaxy S3. I hope it will make life a little easier when modifying files on the device. It uses ADB to pull and push files, change file permissions and much more - so users don't need to remember long command prompt/terminal emulator commands! It also has a nifty little application manager, which allows for quick installation, backup, and removal of both pre and self -installed software. It has a LogCat function to read and save logs on the go when investigating errors, as well as functionality to decompile/recompile APK, JAR and ODEX files, sign and zipalign APKs, and decompile System images. ADB Shell will be released in v0.6.2.
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Instructions:
1. Extract archive.
2. Install LinuxReader to GalaxyS3ModTool\tools\LinuxReader.*
3. Run GalaxyS3ModTool.jar
*This step is only needed for the Decompile System function in the ROM Manager.
Note: Make sure your phone is connected in debug mode, you have root privileges, and unsecured your device's shell. The application will try to unsecure your shell if you haven't already, but worst case scenario you might have to do this manually.
Also, the manage ROMs functionality is still experimental, and the Recompile System function is disabled. If you know how these processes can be automated, let me know and I will incorporate the functionality.
If you have problems, let me know and I will try to sort them out with you. Keep in mind that often when a modification goes wrong, you can simply push back the original files and reboot. So keep backups handy!
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Thank you!
I'll finally be able to modify the ODEX files :victory:
Is it possible to recompile an ODEX file to .odex (not .jar)?
Great tool
Thanks!!!
Great tool. Looks very promising
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Saleen NS said:
Thank you!
I'll finally be able to modify the ODEX files :victory:
Is it possible to recompile an ODEX file to .odex (not .jar)?
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Yes modifying ODEX:ed filesystems has become a breeze Just remember to remove the original *.ODEX file from your system if you incorporate it into its associated APK or JAR.
As ODEX is a device-specific format, compiled to be most effective on specific hardware, recompiling with baksmali to *.DEX and renaming to *.ODEX is not enough. I don't know of any way to recompile to proper *.ODEX, but I mean it has to be possible, and if anyone knows how - please drop a line here or PM me. However the rule of thumb is to not decompile and incorporate the *.ODEX unless smali-code is being edited. This will allow you to keep the efficiency of the original *.ODEX file, and just replace the APK or JAR - i.e. having no negative effect on performance.
EDIT: Realized there is a way to recompile to *.ODEX on the device via the dexopt binary. Working on implementing the functionality.
Thanks for your work!
Warren87 said:
Thanks for your work!
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shahed26 said:
Great tool. Looks very promising
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SETdown said:
Great tool
Thanks!!!
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Great to hear you guys like it!
I've got version 0.6.1 in testing now, with proper ODEX recompilation functionality incorporated. Will upload it soon.
Unable to run d App!
I downloaded d files & followed above instructions...but clicking on GalaxyS3ModTool.jar opens the archive! What am i doing wrong?
Very promising tool! I will test in weekend and give a feedback!:good:
Mr.Mefisto said:
Very promising tool! I will test in weekend and give a feedback!:good:
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Good stuff! Looking forward to that.
harryS2 said:
I downloaded d files & followed above instructions...but clicking on GalaxyS3ModTool.jar opens the archive! What am i doing wrong?
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Do you have Java installed?
harryS2 said:
I downloaded d files & followed above instructions...but clicking on GalaxyS3ModTool.jar opens the archive! What am i doing wrong?
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Java must be installed on your PC and .jar files associated with java.
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Thnx this is what i need.
Works great.
Version 0.6.1 is now uploaded in first post!
Updates:
I have implemented proper ODEX recompilation functionality. However, it requires the device to be connected as the operation has to be performed from within the system and then pulled back out. The tool will let you know when to connect your phone. For the process to be possible, a wrapper for the binary dexopt needs to be pushed to /system/bin - so this is also done programatically.
Some user prompts have been added to make human mistakes less likely. For example if you say you want to decompile an associated ODEX file, you must also specify the framework directory - or nothing will happen.
A fancy automagic script has been added for JAR-decompilation. It turns out since the dex-optimizing of ROMs, some JAR-files don't include a classes.dex file anymore, which makes baksmali.jar cough up errors. But recompiling the ODEX file as classes.dex and inserting it into the JAR makes it decompile properly - so this is what the script has automated when it recognizes the situation.
I have actually rewritten most of the decompilation/recompilation code to execute more efficiently. When time flies and inspiration runs amok, this sadly results in djungle-code. So I had to clear everything up into reusable functions so that nothing is repeated or unnecessary slow.
Happy modding folks!
ADB Shell has been implemented in the coming version. Screenshots updated in first post.
Wow, what a quite bunch
Version 0.6.2 is uploaded in first post.
Changelog:
ADB Shell functionality implemented
Some bug fixes
Fantastic work!
If anyone notices this tool working on another device - please post the device name here with any related problems. I'm looking into extending the device support for this tool.
This tool is very convenient .. I used it for the nexus 7 with firmware 4.1.2
too bad that does not work with 4.2, we look forward to updates
still great
How to enable usb mass storage and on-screen buttons in Android 4.x (Windows Users Only)
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UPDATE:
My new tool is out! Check it out, it does the work for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40031460#post40031460
A) How:
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It consists of editing some lines in framework-res.apk which you can extract from your ROM zip (/system/framework) or by using this command with adb (With phone connected via USB)
Code:
> adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk framework-res.apk
B) Tools:
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- Framework Toolkit by Themike10452 ( Me ) ==> http://www.mediafire.com/?j6ndniep6h8iwch
- XML Editor. I recommend FirstObject XML Editor (Freeware) ==> http://www.firstobject.com/dn_editor.htm
- Java Development Kit ==> http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk7-downloads-1880260.html
C) Steps:
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Video Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V-Ukles6w0
1 - Download and extract Framework Toolkit, then place your framework-res.apk inside [place-apk-here-for-modding] folder.
2 - Run Apk-Multi-Tool.bat as administrator, press any key to enter options menu, then use option (9) to decompile the apk
3 - Head to [projects] folder > res
4 -
a) Enabling USB Mass Storage:
- Now you are in [res] folder, go to [xml] folder, open [storage_list.xml] with an xml editor
- The 4th line looks like this:
Code:
<storage android:mountPoint="/storage/sdcard0" android:storageDescription="@string/storage_sd_card" android:primary="true" android:removable="true" android:maxFileSize="4096" />
Replace it with the following line:
Code:
<storage android:mountPoint="/storage/sdcard0" android:storageDescription="@string/storage_sd_card" android:primary="true" android:removable="true" android:allowMassStorage="true" android:maxFileSize="4096" />
- Save and go back to [res] folder
b) Enabling On-screen Buttons:
- Now you are in [res] folder, go to [values] folder
- Open bools.xml and look for the following line:
Code:
<bool name="config_showNavigationBar">[COLOR=Red]false[/COLOR]</bool>
Replace false with true, the new line should look like this:
Code:
<bool name="config_showNavigationBar">[COLOR=Green]true[/COLOR]</bool>
;; ;; Now navigation bar is enabled, we can change the bar size by editing [dimens.xml] in the same folder ;; ;;
- To do so, edit lines 14 and 16, set the dip to whatever you like
Example (17 dip):
14. <dimen name="navigation_bar_height">17.0dip</dimen>
15. <dimen name="navigation_bar_height_landscape">48.0dip</dimen>
16. <dimen name="navigation_bar_width">17.0dip</dimen>
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You can skip line 15, it does not matter
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5 - Save and exit, go back to main folder, re-open Apk-Multi-Tool.bat, this time use option 11 to compile the edited apk
6 - After it's done compiling it will ask you if you want to add some more files, reply with n
7 - Close Apk-Multi-Tool, run Create_zip.bat as administrator, read on-screen instructions it's very simple
8 - After it's done successfully you can collect your flash-able zip from [final-zip-here] folder
9 - Move the zip to your sd card and flash it via CWM Recovery, reboot, if you enabled USB Mass Storage make sure to change connection
method from MTP to Mass Storage in System Settings
10 - Use ##Cleanup.bat to cleanup all folders (Important if you want to use it again)
Important Do NOT use this toolkit with any other apk, just framework apk
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Credits:
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My Toolkit includes Apk-Multi-Tool written by raziel23x ==> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310151
Zip creator script was written by me
Does this work on CM9/10? Of course it does!
Leave your comments below and hit thanks if I helped you :good: :cyclops:
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Zizo950 said:
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You have to insall Java Development Kit on your machine
Here: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/java-se-jdk-7-download-432154.html
Update: Don't forget to add Java to PATH variable
Here's how to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58ZO_NaAOfU
Themike_10452 said:
You have to insall Java Development Kit on your machine
Here: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/java-se-jdk-7-download-432154.html
Update: Don't forget to add Java to PATH variable
Here's how to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58ZO_NaAOfU
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Thank You Is Work Good
Zizo950 said:
Thank You Is Work Good
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I'm glad to hear it
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Saingpor said:
I got bootloops after flashing update_CWM.zip !
Do i need to sign that apk before make a flashable.zip ?
Or can you give some idea ?
I only try to enable OSB ! ( Stock ICS 4.0.4 ) ( 4.1.B.631)
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Just follow the video instructions (link in post) and you shouldn't face any problems, the steps include signing the APK and everything,
I use this script myself and no problems. If you have any further problems or questions just let me know, I'll be happy to help.
You can send me your framework-res.apk if you want me to mod it for you.
Well I've released an automated tool to do the job a while ago please check it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224784
it supports android 4.0 4.1 & 4.2
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auto rotate lockscreen
i try this method to change my xperia sola JB A.1.100 framework-res.apk
to make auto rotate lockscreen like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525045
after compiling (step 6), i got system_framework-res.apk and the size is same with the original,about 13Mb
but after i run Create_zip.bat, the flashable zip size only 6Mb.
after i flash from CWM, my phone stuck at bootscreen
is it normal that the file size change?
i try alot of method to decompile/compile framework-rest.apk and always stuck at bootscreen
deyanti01 said:
i try this method to change my xperia sola JB A.1.100 framework-res.apk
to make auto rotate lockscreen like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525045
after compiling (step 6), i got system_framework-res.apk and the size is same with the original,about 13Mb
but after i run Create_zip.bat, the flashable zip size only 6Mb.
after i flash from CWM, my phone stuck at bootscreen
is it normal that the file size change?
i try alot of method to decompile/compile framework-rest.apk and always stuck at bootscreen
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the file size of the apk should become smaller yes
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deyanti01 said:
i try this method to change my xperia sola JB A.1.100 framework-res.apk
to make auto rotate lockscreen like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525045
after compiling (step 6), i got system_framework-res.apk and the size is same with the original,about 13Mb
but after i run Create_zip.bat, the flashable zip size only 6Mb.
after i flash from CWM, my phone stuck at bootscreen
is it normal that the file size change?
i try alot of method to decompile/compile framework-rest.apk and always stuck at bootscreen
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if your ROM is odexed this won't work because the apk needs to be signed with the original build key. so this method only works for deodexed ROMs.
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Root section #Hello guys,
after 45564564165 hours of research (joke but this took me about 1 week ._.) I finally rooted Project Astoria
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Current issuesApps can't request root because of limit of project astoria. I'm working on it.
ProcedurePerform an Hard reset first.
After settings up, deploy Root Tool.
Go to Lumia Registry Editor, click on navbar > templates and then select all.
Close the app and go to settings > Update and security > For developers.
Enable developer mode and click on Discovery. It should show to you the pin.
Download Astoria Tools.rar
Extract it.
Open that extracted folder.
You should see wconnect and so on.
On the "void" area, make SHIFT + Right click, and then click to "Open Command prompts here".
Write wconnect usb and write the pin.
After this, download AOW shortcut.7z in the attachment, extract it, copy that in your phone, example "Phone\Documents"
Now, go to your phone and open File Explorer. Open Documents and click on Aow shortcut
Go to RootFS directory and delete the file init.
Warning, there are 2 files, you need to delete "init.rc", it has about 20-19 KB.
Restart now your phone.
Keep it plugged on computer and wait about 5 minutes. it should you show "Windows Phone" device connection.
Open it and go to: Data\Users\DefApps\APPDATA\Local\Aow\RootFS
Download from Astoria folder link, the latest Rootkit & Gapps version.
Extract it.
Copy ALL Files to the phone (Data\Users\DefApps\APPDATA\Local\Aow\RootFS).
It ask you if you want to replace/merge files. Say Yes.
Press yes if it show this to you:
After you finished you need to set MTP to the standard path.
Download CustomPFD and deploy it.
Open that app.
Navigate to TWEAKS PAGE and click to General tweaks.
Navigate to UTILITIES: check FULL FS ACCESS and uncheck again.
Restart your phone.
Download Superuser.rar and extract it on Astoria tools folder.
After boot, connect to your pc and install superuser.apk (adb install superuser.apk)
After installation, you can launch the command "adb shell" and as you can see you are a root user
I'm really destroyed but at the same time happy
THANKSdjamol and ngame for his Interop Unlock method/app.
Marocco2 for his help.
snickler for his help.
Pasqui industry for making CustomPFD.
(I forgot someone?)
And all member of XDA and the world itself
Download
Astoria Folder (Astoria Tools - AOW shortcut - Rootkit & gapps): http://astoriafolder.adeltax.com (Redirect to mediafire)
Attached some files because of problem with mediafire (stupid block)
-- EDIT --
If you have problem with installing APK after root, go to your phone and delete packageinstaller.odex using Aow shortcut and going to RootFS > System > app folder (The lowest size, approx 153 KB)
GAPPS Section
Not yet, still working on it.
Here will be my "research"
Changelog:
v0.72
First version.
I will make GUI Installer/Package manager or something like this.
You are a monster, on fire!
\o/.
U are my hero o/
Happy rooting
Ah so you actually have to delete the init.rc files and wait for them to reproduce? That's why! Awesome job. I can't wait to test this out @ADeltaX
Hello there,
I can then the Google Play Store etc. properly use and also
Install Android applications on the Store from Google?
HannHenne said:
Hello there,
I can then the Google Play Store etc. properly use and also
Install Android applications on the Store from Google?
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Not yet. For now it's very hard to resolve an "issue".
@ADeltaX, have you tried Insecure root or insecure su binary? The su binary that doesn't rely on a root management app like SuperSU? Because we can get direct root access on an app instantly if it requests for root with that...
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Can we get a custom android with root now?
Got to final Stage now im getting an error code 14 Problem booting Astoria
Using Lumia Icon (929) on OS 10166
Lanex777 said:
Can we get a custom android with root now?
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Nope, you need to edit Hyper-v library (and this is impossible)
darkcroc said:
Got to final Stage now im getting an error code 14 Problem booting Astoria
Using Lumia Icon (929) on OS 10166
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Some files are missing on AOW folder.
Retry and replace the folder again.
mrchezco1995 said:
@ADeltaX, have you tried Insecure root or insecure su binary? The su binary that doesn't rely on a root management app like SuperSU? Because we can get direct root access on an app instantly if it requests for root with that...
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Nope, Sincerely I never heard about insecure SU binary.
The SU version is a modded one, because if I use the SuperSU version, on invoking SU it say "segmentation fault" --> mean something doesn't work like shared object (library aka .so).
Someone can compile strace binary for armeabi/armeabi-v7a?
At this time Virtual Box doesn't want to start (I have Linux Mint in VM with AOSP source).
ADeltaX said:
Nope, Sincerely I never heard about insecure SU binary.
The SU version is a modded one, because if I use the SuperSU version, on invoking SU it say "segmentation fault" --> mean something doesn't work like shared object (library aka .so).
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Some Chinese tablets I fix had insecure su... How did I know? When I adb shell it's already # . Or those only work with adb and not apps requiring su permission?
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With the release of Android Wear 2.0 beta 3, Google changed the way Wear apps are installed on devices.
So I designed this simple tool to extract the wear compatible apk from already build APK's and install it to wear device via adb.
So what this does is unpack full apk to temp directory on windows and sideload it via adb to the device.
Well is not much, but I felt a tool like this will make things easier to install old Android Wear 2.0 Beta2 and lower, apps to Beta 3 and above devices.
Credits:
7-zip (Igor Pavlov)
adb (Google I guess)
Changelog:
1.0.0.0 - initial release
1.0.0.1 - fixed issue extracting for APK's that have long names
1.0.0.2 - fixed custom apk install (Google Maps, Google Fit, etc)
1.0.0.3 - fixed installing upgrade APK (update app that is installed)
1.0.0.4 - embedded 7-zip and adb
- compressed resources to minimize exe file
- cleanup junk files when installer closes (housekeeping)
- cleanup code
1.0.0.5 - tried fixing adb install command in some cases
1.0.0.6 - change adb interface handler for better compatibility
1.0.0.7 - added option to choose adb device to install APK
1.0.0.8 - added command logger
1.0.0.9 - fixed x86 compatibility
1.1.0.0 - added batch mode (just point to a folder full of APK files)
- code cleanup
1.1.0.1 - fixed batch mode when no APK files are detected in folder
Great, but please, can you tell me how can I get .apk files?
Apkmirror
Google
Or I use Solid Explorer (navigate to Collections - Applications - User apps and copy app to sdcard then copy to PC to use it)
Thank you - I have .apk files now, but I can not run your Installer - "System Windows do not have access to device or file ... " ???
Mender said:
Thank you - I have .apk files now, but I can not run your Installer - "System Windows do not have access to device or file ... " ???
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run as admin maybe?
also when exactly do you get this message?
extracting or installing?
Problem was AVAST
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Unfortunately all .apk with result - There is no Micro_wear.apk
I extracted apk files by APK extractor from phone.
can you let me know an app to test out?
I testeded file extracted from Phone and downloaded from APK mirror - same result
Google Fit - Fitness Tracking 1.59.15-109 (640dpi)
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...ss-tracking-1-59-15-109-android-apk-download/
ok so I released an update
should work with most standard apk's now
google fit is a bit different but I know a way to install it... will test out and release update as soon as it works properly
Super - Now works by many of apps - except of:
Google fit
Google maps
Google
Multi Calculator
and fixed google maps, fit, etc...
check it out
Brilliant tool, many thanks.
fast question - Should be watches rebooted to bootloader mode for apps installation, or not???
No, install with the watch charger connected to the computer.
Great - works excelent
updated to 1.0.0.3
fixed installing upgrade APK (update app that is installed)
Quick question, how do I get the apk to the tool kit? Where do I download these apks? (lg urban 2nd edition) Thanks in advance.
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link not working... any mirrors?
dadymon53 said:
Quick question, how do I get the apk to the tool kit? Where do I download these apks? (lg urban 2nd edition) Thanks in advance.
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you can use external download site like APK Mirror or just Google it, but you can also download the APK from your phone to PC
I personally use the second method
so I use Solid Explorer, navigate to Collections -> Applications -> User apps
here I select all apps that are related to watch (ex: all watch faces, Google Maps, etc) and copy to SD card (you can use internal memory)
from there I move the APK files to PC and use the installer
hope it helps
thesparky007 said:
link not working... any mirrors?
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is fixed... server issues today that made the download site unresponsive for a few hours until I fixed it
gwolfu said:
you can use external download site like APK Mirror or just Google it, but you can also download the APK from your phone to PC
I personally use the second method
so I use Solid Explorer, navigate to Collections -> Applications -> User apps
here I select all apps that are related to watch (ex: all watch faces, Google Maps, etc) and copy to SD card (you can use internal memory)
from there I move the APK files to PC and use the installer
hope it helps
is fixed... server issues today that made the download site unresponsive for a few hours until I fixed it
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Thanks, I'll give this a shot!
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