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[APP] Simply change an icon on your Android phone (Update APK Edit V0.4e)

APK Edit V0.4e
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Ever wanted to simply change an icon on your Android phone and found yourself lost in the endless lists of forum posts saying: you have to change heaven and earth to do this...
NOT ANYMORE!!!!
APK Edit is born!
With this little program you can simply change icons of your android application.
It even lets you change the applications name.
But wait mike..... there's more.....
It even lets you edit the text used in applications.
Sounds to good to be true...
Well... to be honest.... it is.
But I've come a long way from that initial question to the final answer.
My conclusion so far, it works for most of my applications.
It probably will work on most of yours as well.
Try it out now!
(Caution: when overwriting an existing application, using the adb Wireless feature, you will loose your associated data!!!)
For the record... only use on you're own apk files, otherwise it's not that legal I think.
Version history:
Code:
0.4e - Minor update
Added: Some more debug logging on startup of the application.
Fixed: Version number in settings tab now shows correct version.
0.4d - Minor update
Fixed: Fixed startup crash if some APK properties are empty (like screensize/densities/locales), like in Settings.apk.
Fixed: A little bug in the fancy install mechanism, mainly experienced when installing system apk's
0.4c - Minor update
Fixed: Compatibility issue with Windows XP, causing program to crash on startup.
0.4b - Minor update
Fixed: Error extracting signature.
Changed: Extended logging.
0.4a - Minor update
Changed: Logging is enabled by default.
Added: Some debug messages for when opening of apk goes wrong.
0.4 - Major rewrite
Did a major rewrite of the code.
Added: Option to choose APK tool version
Added: Logging feature
Added: Auto retrieve required dependency files from phone if needed (for editing system apps)
Added: Details panel, shows information about the package.
Added: Restore original file link, for when thing's get really messed up.
Added: Donate button, for those who wanna celebrate with me.
Fixed: Some annoying issues (APKtool Issue 100) / (XLargeScreens bug)
Removed: QR Code installation support
Removed: AdbWireless installation support
0.3 - Update
Added: Language support.
Added: Installation method (USB Cable).
0.2 - Minor update
Added: Save confirmation dialog (as req by droidzone)
Changed: Recreated the loading animation so that it theme's better with the rest of the application.
0.1 - Initial release
Special thanks goes out to:Brut.all for creating Apktool, the backbone of this little project.
and to: anoniem100 to make it functional for noobs like me Orginal Post click here

very good

Seems an excellent work let's try and then will report back
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

How can I use this program ?? If I open it, it opens a dialog screen that wants to open a java.exe file ?

In order to use it you need to have java installed.
By default it will search for it in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe".
If it can't find it there, it will pop up the screen you are talking about, asking you where it can find it.
I know, it's a little dirty this way, but I'm a lazy programmer
If necessary you can download java for free at: java.com

Anoniem100 said:
In order to use it you need to have java installed.
By default it will search for it in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe".
If it can't find it there, it will pop up the screen you are talking about, asking you where it can find it.
I know, it's a little dirty this way, but I'm a lazy programmer
If necessary you can download java for free at: java.com
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Thanks my friend to make it functional for noobs like me

what can i say friend? you are a great guy!!!

dena994 said:
what can i say friend? you are a great guy!!!
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So i'll see all custom icons in your next Rom LOL

This is total awesomeness... works perfect for me, i will definitely promote this!
Thanks for sharing it.

BTW heads up --- this can actually break some apps...
The breakage comes because this tool works by decompiling the apk and
signing it with a key that is NOT the same as the original developer's
key so for apps that have co-dependencies (ie, one app calls into another), this can cause mystery errors because if the signatures are not identical, then the call will fail.
while this is a lovely tool, i just wanted to mention this...

thanks for the info
Update New version V0.2

That's true ThaPHLASH, co-dependencies are a big trouble when using this approach. Can't think of any way around it at this time, so we are currently stuck at changing those apk's who are autonomous.
If it does break you're apk, don't worry... it always saves a backup of the original apk when changing.

Great!! its work fine for me
Thanks!

i think this will change the icon in the appdrawer, right ?
if so, it would be nice to seen this wihtin an app on the phone direct,
like desktop visualiser but also in the appdrawer.
dunno if its possible to code, but that woud be awesom !

Falloutboy2000 said:
i think this will change the icon in the appdrawer, right ?
if so, it would be nice to seen this wihtin an app on the phone direct,
like desktop visualiser but also in the appdrawer.
dunno if its possible to code, but that woud be awesom !
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That is pretty easy to do, u just find the icons in the drawables of a app but I think this app will make it much easier, I need to get back on my pc and check this out.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

I have a problem i think.... when change icon to apk file the aplicattion create a .backup file but no a new file with the new icon... and other work ok i dont know why...

Congrats zEsAr!!!
You are the lucky finder of a brand new bug!
Are you having this problem with all your apk files?

No, some apks work ok but others say save changes very fast and the new archive dont exist.

zEsAr said:
No, some apks work ok but others say save changes very fast and the new archive dont exits.
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Cool, or actually... not that cool, but you get my drift.
Will look into it, I myself have the same problem with some of them.
Maybe has to do something with compression levels, bla bla...
Back to work ;-)

not to question your skills or the app capability, but does it still have the problem zesar had? just wanna make sure before trying it out..

How to mod Endomondo to work with an USB ANT+ Stick

I needed to use my Garmin ANT+ HR Monitor with Endomondo PRO on Nexus 4 running a Suunto ANT+ USB stick with a externally powered USB OTG adapter (DIY).
Don't understand why, but Endomondo won't support latest ANT+ API, so USB Sticks won't work, only devices which has the chip embedded as most of the high end Xperia, Galaxy S4 (on 4.3), etc...
The solution? Modify the Endomondo PRO apk so that it starts supporting it. As it's a really simple change, don't understand why it wasn't done before.
Hope these steps help someone else out, as I spend more time looking for a solution than doing the mod itself.
Disclaimer:
This requires some knowledge. I'm assuming you know your way around in sideloading apps on Android, using command line in Linux or Windows and with a code editor.
Prerequisites:
Endomondo PRO (or regular) APK. You can't extract the PRO from your phone as it's a paid app, so get it online or get it straight from Play Store with the Chrome Extension APK Downloader: http://codekiem.com/2012/02/24/apk-downloader/
smali / baksmali decompiler : http://code.google.com/p/smali/ (you'll need java installed and properly configured)
A code editor in case you're using windows, as Notepad++ (for me in Linux, regular Gedit did fine)
I RECOMMEND doing this on linux. Install Ubuntu on a virtual machine using Virtuabox on your Windows and be happy.
Instructions:
1) Open the .apk in an archiver program like WinRar, 7z, whatever, and extract the classes.dex file.
2) Decompile classes.dex file with the command baksmali classes.dex
It'll create a new folder "out" with a lot of files.
3) Open com/dsi/ant/Antinterface.smali in your code/text editor
Use Ctrl+F and search for ".line 1331"
Look for:
Code:
.line 1331
:cond_1e
sget-boolean v0, Lcom/dsi/ant/AntInterface;->mAntSupported:Z
4) replace: sget-boolean v0, Lcom/dsi/ant/AntInterface;->mAntSupported:Z
with: const/4 v0, 0x1
5) Recompile using smali out classes.dex
6) Open the apk in the archiver again and delete classes.dex. Copy the new classes.dex into the archive.
7) Copy the apk back to your phone
8) Resign the apk. I used ZipSigner. You can get it from the Google Play Store.
9) Make sure you uninstall the original app, then install from the modified apk.
10) Restart your phone.
11) Make sure the dongle is plugged in before you start the app.
Troubleshooting:
It took me some attempts before Endomondo saw the HR monitor when I scanned for it, so don't give up easy!
I used the ANT+ Demo app and the Heart Rate Graph to make sure the Stick was working before getting Endomondo to recognize it.
When you leave any of them running and connected to the stick and do the device search in Endomondo, you'll get a notification about Endomondo trying to get exclusivity for the ANT+ stick. So it'll help you make sure it's working
Reference:
My guide is heavily based on this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32863924&postcount=9

Big thx!!!
Good work - big thx!!
I tested it on Galaxy S3 with the same ANT+ equipment and it works well! I used your description step by step under WIN8 64bit with standard java installation.
Thumbs up!!

Works like a charm
Thanks a lot !
Tested on a Samsung Galaxy SII with an external Garmin ANT+ chip
OS: CM11 (Android 4.4)
However, the Chrome Extension APK Downloader seems to be forbidden by Google...

Can't the modified apk be uploaded here so we don't have to do this ourselves? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would appreciate it

Hi AdrienC - this sounds awesome - would you be able to post the modified APK so that we can use it. I'm on Nexus5.

I've managed to get this to work, but the google map in the app seems to stop working, i assume this might be an issue with the signing process
anyone else had this problem
John

[FIX][KitKat 4.4.x] GTA: San Andreas

Hey guys I just wanted to post a fix to the San Andreas kitkat 4.4.x related crashes. This probably applies to other devices but is directed at the galaxy Nexus.
So from a (string | grep \\.so) of the gta libs, you can estimate the directly related system libs(.so extension): libc, libm, libz, libdl, liblog, libGLESv2, libGLESv1_CM, libEGL, libstdc++. These work in 4.3 but not for gtasa in 4.4. With some luck you should be able to copy them from a 4.3 /system/lib directory to your 4.4 installation. Just extract them from a 4.3 flash zip and copy them to /system/lib in aroma. I downloaded slimbean 4.3.1 final release (website should be slimroms.net) and copied the above mentioned libs to get this to work.
I'd put together a flash zip but this may involve some tinkering. Also make sure to copy the /system/bin/mksh file (system shell bound to libc.so) from slimbean 4.3 to your current kitkat 4.4 /system/bin directory.
Another thing to mention is that you probably need a cracked apk to run gtasa on the galaxy nexus whether you bought this game or not since the galaxy nexus isn't officially supported even though it runs perfectly fine. I'm using version 1.2. You may also mod your /system/build.prop file to emulate a Nexus 4 or 5. Duckduckgo "nexus 4 build.prop" and change the first bulk of the build.prop entries to match the Nexus 4 IF you don't have a cracked apk and IFF you still have issues.
When you start the game, It should load up to the social club page if you already got the games 2.5GB data in /sdcard/Android/obb, otherwise let it download. Then you click "offline mode" and it starts up. Yay!!! No crash!!
I recommend these settings once you're in: special effects on medium, draw distance 100%, analog controls, classic traffic, brightness at 80%.
And use the Dirty V kernel at 1350MHz. If you use performance control app, set readahead to 512MB bfq and then go to the last tab, click "edit shell command", and add "VMALLOC=1024mb" to increase video memory from 768 stock. To change gpu freq to 384MHz, open term and do "(print '1' >| /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/gpu_oc)".
I'm really happy to have finally figured this out and hope this helps y'all mega GTA fans such as myself.
(***Remember to chmod +r any files you change/add and modify the system in aromafm, not android runtime. [\golden advice])
Viel Spaß!
EDIT: I posted a zip containing the libs Im using. Just extract it with Total Commander and copy the files *.so from the ...lib... folder to /system/lib. I also included the apk I'm using which should allow those letdown galaxy nexus customers to play the game on the Galaxy Nexus.

i bricked my tablet
7175 said:
Hey guys I just wanted to post a fix to the San Andreas kitkat 4.4.x related crashes. This probably applies to other devices but is directed at the galaxy Nexus.
So from a (string | grep \\.so) of the gta libs, you can estimate the directly related system libs(.so extension): libc, libm, libz, libdl, liblog, libGLESv2, libGLESv1_CM, libEGL, libstdc++. These work in 4.3 but not for gtasa in 4.4. With some luck you should be able to copy them from a 4.3 /system/lib directory to your 4.4 installation. Just extract them from a 4.3 flash zip and copy them to /system/lib in aroma. I downloaded slimbean 4.3.1 final release (website should be slimroms.net) and copied the above mentioned libs to get this to work.
I'd put together a flash zip but this may involve some tinkering. Also make sure to copy the /system/bin/mksh file (system shell bound to libc.so) from slimbean 4.3 to your current kitkat 4.4 /system/bin directory.
Another thing to mention is that you probably need a cracked apk to run gtasa on the galaxy nexus whether you bought this game or not since the galaxy nexus isn't officially supported even though it runs perfectly fine. I'm using version 1.2. You may also mod your /system/build.prop file to emulate a Nexus 4 or 5. Duckduckgo "nexus 4 build.prop" and change the first bulk of the build.prop entries to match the Nexus 4 IF you don't have a cracked apk and IFF you still have issues.
When you start the game, It should load up to the social club page if you already got the games 2.5GB data in /sdcard/Android/obb, otherwise let it download. Then you click "offline mode" and it starts up. Yay!!! No crash!!
I recommend these settings once you're in: special effects on medium, draw distance 100%, analog controls, classic traffic, brightness at 80%.
And use the Dirty V kernel at 1350MHz. If you use performance control app, set readahead to 512MB bfq and then go to the last tab, click "edit shell command", and add "VMALLOC=1024mb" to increase video memory from 768 stock. To change gpu freq to 384MHz, open term and do "(print '1' >| /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/gpu_oc)".
I'm really happy to have finally figured this out and hope this helps y'all mega GTA fans such as myself.
(***Remember to chmod +r any files you change/add and modify the system in aromafm, not android runtime. [\golden advice])
Viel Spaß!
EDIT: I posted a zip containing the libs Im using. Just extract it with Total Commander and copy the files *.so from the ...lib... folder to /system/lib. I also included the apk I'm using which should allow those letdown galaxy nexus customers to play the game on the Galaxy Nexus.
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hi i did what you said, ichanged the lib files in system/lib but when i restarted my tablet it was bricked. it said no comands. what do y do? please help

Share Your Tasker Project

Hi
If if someone have Good Tasker Project Please Share It With Usage Instructions here
Thanks

Anita Project [Difficulty Intermediate, ROOT]
I want to share my current project Anita System Assistant
For now it will replace bored right notification icons with much more informative left area notifications.
It also includes MinX Engine (My old work For LGK10 Optimized for Galaxy S 9), also it will maintain SELinux In Enforcing Mode and emulate Init.d scripts support.
I also included Chainfire LiveBoot fix( just if someone using it),
If not using this app remove liveboot script…
Installation :
Download the archive called Anita, it contains tasker project and required binaries…
Extract it to SdCard.
After importing Anita Project to Tasker launch Installation Task, setup your password and after that it will Install all binaries to /system/xbin and will setup all required variables.
Reboot, Enjoy
Apps archive contains all required Tasker Plugins for Anita work…
Note:
Anita will not work until will detect that exist notification,
Meaning all Tasker and AutoNotification must work Correctly, if not nothing will work :silly:

Google's Pokemon Live wallpaper ported

• Pokémon Live wallpaper has been already ported to pixel 3/2 and devices running pixel experience ROM with Android 10 support like Poco F1.
• I extracted the modded resources and further modded them to work on devices with Android 8.0 and above. It'll work on most android devices, be it Samsung, LG, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus etc with 8.0 and above.
• Follow the exact Steps Given Below :
-Downloads :
1) Download Google wallpapers app from playstore :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wallpaper
2) Download SAI ( Split APK installer )
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aefyr.sai
3) Download the modded apks Zip file :
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1QI8d9wPRHGsYwaxR6SFB86qG74yeXWhX
After downloading the above 3 follow these steps :
• Open the SAI app
• Click "Install apks"
• Select the Downloaded Zip file ( whole zip file )
• Click "Select" and the installation will begin
• Grant SAI app the required storage and APK installer permissions.
• Open Google wallpapers and Apply the live wallpaper.
Check attached Images for easy understanding
Note :
• Do not extract the zip file, else it won't work. Select the Zip file as it is in SAI app and proceed.
• The Live wallpaper will respond to Weather, Touches and works on lock-screen as well.
• Heavy Battery drain and Lags have been removed.
• Motion sense will not work ofcourse unless you have a pixel 4.
Thanks to dev Pranav for developing the base.
For Developers only :
- To Compile Split Apks -
• Java Lang : https://codeshare.io/G8Ngdv
• Kotlin Lang : https://codeshare.io/5QJQBW

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Hi,
I keep getting the following error message in the SAI app,
"Signatures do not match previously installed version"

mjaberster said:
Hi,
I keep getting the following error message in the SAI app,
"Signatures do not match previously installed version"
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This happens when you have already installed previous/new versions of the same modded app.
Uninstall all the versions of this app & reinstall properly.
Cheers.

Has anyone figured yet how to install this on Pixel 5? Tried the above mentioned steps but doesn't work for me. Thanks

I've installed it on my Samsung Mo2 It's installed but It keeps force stopped when I opened it.

I used this iny old device. Currently installed on the new device.
But weather didn't show up in wallpaper
Neither in old device nor in new device
Any solution?

Just shows this error message i follow the the steps you gave but doesn't work i think you should add 32bit support

Newbie 123 said:
Just shows this error message i follow the the steps you gave but doesn't work i think you should add 32bit support
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Yep, it happens this to me too

Sumedh_ said:
• Pokémon Live wallpaper has been already ported to pixel 3/2 and devices running pixel experience ROM with Android 10 support like Poco F1.
• I extracted the modded resources and further modded them to work on devices with Android 8.0 and above. It'll work on most android devices, be it Samsung, LG, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus etc with 8.0 and above.
• Follow the exact Steps Given Below :
-Downloads :
1) Download Google wallpapers app from playstore :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wallpaper
2) Download SAI ( Split APK installer )
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aefyr.sai
3) Download the modded apks Zip file :
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1QI8d9wPRHGsYwaxR6SFB86qG74yeXWhX
After downloading the above 3 follow these steps :
• Open the SAI app
• Click "Install apks"
• Select the Downloaded Zip file ( whole zip file )
• Click "Select" and the installation will begin
• Grant SAI app the required storage and APK installer permissions.
• Open Google wallpapers and Apply the live wallpaper.
Check attached Images for easy understanding
Note :
• Do not extract the zip file, else it won't work. Select the Zip file as it is in SAI app and proceed.
• The Live wallpaper will respond to Weather, Touches and works on lock-screen as well.
• Heavy Battery drain and Lags have been removed.
• Motion sense will not work ofcourse unless you have a pixel 4.
Thanks to dev Pranav for developing the base.
For Developers only :
- To Compile Split Apks -
• Java Lang : https://codeshare.io/G8Ngdv
• Kotlin Lang : https://codeshare.io/5QJQBW
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Weather isn't working on my S23U... Shows if I enter the lock screen customisation screen though, any help appreciated.