Changing the logo Kernel "logo.rle" - XPERIA X10 Android Development

Changing the logo Kernel "logo.rle" - XPERIA X10 Android Development

Hi Guys ...
For those of you who want to change the logo of your android phone when turned on, it should change the logo on the kernel you are using, with your own logo, I will try to help explain how a simple and more detailed. If you can not do it any other way. Mugkin this way can help you. Tools needed:
- Linuk + Perl
- Windows
- A little patient and creative.
Ok! Go ...............
1. Prepare to be in exstack Kernel. You must open a pack kernel first. "DooMLord" has made the tool easy to us doing that, this tool will work in linuk.
Download the device see here:
+ Unpack-kernelsin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262656
+ Kernel.sin-and-FTF-creator-v1.0:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363460
Run your Linuk ....
Save-kernelsin.pl and unpack the kernel will be open, the folder "HOME" on your linuk.
Call the command prompt, then type:
. / Unpack-kernelsin.pl kernel.sin
or use the command
perl unpack-kernelsin.pl kernel.sin
It will make:
- Folder-ramdisk kernel.sin
- Kernel.sin-ramdisk.cpio.gz
- Kernel.sin-kernel
- Kernel.sin-header
Delete the file "kernel.sin-ramdisk.cpio.gz" and file "kernel.sin-header".
Open the folder "kernel.sin-ramdisk",
Please edit or replace your "logo.rle" in the folder "kernel.sin-ramdisk" according to your desire. When finished editing "logo.rle", then do to repack folder "kernel.sin-ramdisk", by way of
Typing commands at the command prompt:
$ Cd kernel.sin-ramdisk
find. | Cpio-o-H newc | gzip> .. / newramdisk.cpio.gz
This will result in "newramdisk.cpio.gz"
2. Now we take the file "kernel.sin-kernel" and "newramdisk.cpio.gz". Save and make sure that both files in one folder.
3. Now you fire up your windows, preferably on Win-xp.
4. Open the folder kernel.sin-and-FTF-creator for your mobile
5. Enter "kernel.sin-kernel" and "kernel.sin-ramdisk.cpio.gz" into folder-and-FTF kernel.sin-creator.
6. Make sure Java is installed on your windows? or if not, you can follow this step.
7. On BUILD-IT.BAT right click and click edit, in order to be as follows:
echo Manifest-Version: 1.0 > manifest.mf
echo device: X10 >> manifest.mf
echo branding: dooMkernel -v06-BootManager-v1.4 >> manifest.mf
echo Created-By: dooMkernel >> manifest.mf
echo version: 2.3.3 >> manifest.mf
ren kernel.jar X10_2.3.3_dooMkernel-v06-BootManager-v1.4.ftf
8. Remove the line
del manifest.mf
del kernel.sin
save and reflace to BUILD-IT.BAT
9. In the folder-and-FTF kernel.sin-creator instead of the name "kernel.sin-kernel" to "image" and rename "-ramdisk.cpio.gz kernel.sin" to "ramdisk"
*NOTE!!
[Make sure you have change the file name correctly, because if not kernel.sin corupt.
If you have a problem in changing the name, street and do this:
How to Rename File Extensions:
Renaming File Extensions can be very handy when trying to convert one file name to another. There are many programs on the web that can help you do this. But are you aware that windows operating systems can do this for you? Below are instructions on how to do so.
Go to Start
Control Panel
Folder Options
Click on the 'View' Tab
Then simply uncheck 'Hide extensions for known file types'.
Then click Apply
Finally click Ok
Now you will be able to change file extensions, such as .JPG to .jpg.]
10. Then Double-BUILD-IT.BAT then ENTER
11. It generates two files: "kernel.sin" and "MANIFEST.MF"
12. Next create a save file folder "kernel.sin and loader.sin to the folder.
13. Now run Flashtool
14. Click Advanced and select Bundle Creation
15. In the Select source folder, select the folder where you save the file and loader.sin kernel.sin
16. on the choice Devices customize your devices, adjust the version of ROM version, the choice of content with brand Branding your devices.
17. Move all the contents of the folder content list to the Firmware
18. Click OK
19. Click Flash
20. Select the kernel that you create.
21. Click OK ...... connect the PC to your devices.
21. Flash running process ...................
22. And complete ......
As for how to make images become logo.rle, please refer to the way in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26810498#post26810498
The explanation is quite long, but hopefully can be helpful, especially for those of you who are new to this.
Thanks to: Xda-developers
dooMLord for FTF Creator and unpack the kernel
Bin4ry & Androxyde for Flashtool
And you all, in xda forum

linuk？linux ^^

Sadly I don't have a linux OS, and I'm too lazy to install Ubuntu, is this possible to do it all on Windows 7?

lewislulch said:
linuk？linux ^^
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Click to collapse
yes some tools still have to work on linuk

ItBankRock said:
Sadly I don't have a linux OS, and I'm too lazy to install Ubuntu, is this possible to do it all on Windows 7?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
maybe if those tools, in potring into windows

This 'kernel kitchen' may also be helpful :-D
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659584
From my XPERIA X10S v8.2 @ 1.19ghz. IF SOMEONE HELPS CLICK 'THANKS'

Apif Fuloh said:
Hi Guys ...
For those of you who want to change the logo of your android phone when turned on, it should change the logo on the kernel you are using, with your own logo, I will try to help explain how a simple and more detailed. If you can not do it any other way. Mugkin this way can help you. Tools needed:
- Linuk + Perl
- Windows
- A little patient and creative.
Ok! Go ...............
1. Prepare to be in exstack Kernel. You must open a pack kernel first. "DooMLord" has made the tool easy to us doing that, this tool will work in linuk.
Download the device see here:
+ Unpack-kernelsin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262656
+ Kernel.sin-and-FTF-creator-v1.0:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363460
Run your Linuk ....
Save-kernelsin.pl and unpack the kernel will be open, the folder "HOME" on your linuk.
Call the command prompt, then type:
. / Unpack-kernelsin.pl kernel.sin
or use the command
perl unpack-kernelsin.pl kernel.sin
It will make:
- Folder-ramdisk kernel.sin
- Kernel.sin-ramdisk.cpio.gz
- Kernel.sin-kernel
- Kernel.sin-header
Delete the file "kernel.sin-ramdisk.cpio.gz" and file "kernel.sin-header".
Open the folder "kernel.sin-ramdisk",
Please edit or replace your "logo.rle" in the folder "kernel.sin-ramdisk" according to your desire. When finished editing "logo.rle", then do to repack folder "kernel.sin-ramdisk", by way of
Typing commands at the command prompt:
$ Cd kernel.sin-ramdisk
find. | Cpio-o-H newc | gzip> .. / newramdisk.cpio.gz
This will result in "newramdisk.cpio.gz"
2. Now we take the file "kernel.sin-kernel" and "newramdisk.cpio.gz". Save and make sure that both files in one folder.
3. Now you fire up your windows, preferably on Win-xp.
4. Open the folder kernel.sin-and-FTF-creator for your mobile
5. Enter "kernel.sin-kernel" and "kernel.sin-ramdisk.cpio.gz" into folder-and-FTF kernel.sin-creator.
6. On BUILD-IT.BAT right click and click edit, in order to be as follows:
echo Manifest-Version: 1.0 > manifest.mf
echo device: X10 >> manifest.mf
echo branding: dooMkernel -v06-BootManager-v1.4 >> manifest.mf
echo Created-By: dooMkernel >> manifest.mf
echo version: 2.3.3 >> manifest.mf
ren kernel.jar X10_2.3.3_dooMkernel-v06-BootManager-v1.4.ftf
7. Remove the line
del manifest.mf
del kernel.sin
save and reflace to BUILD-IT.BAT
8. In the folder-and-FTF kernel.sin-creator instead of the name "kernel.sin-kernel" to "image" and rename "-ramdisk.cpio.gz kernel.sin" to "ramdisk"
*NOTE!!
[Make sure you have change the file name correctly, because if not kernel.sin corupt.
If you have a problem in changing the name, street and do this:
How to Rename File Extensions:
Renaming File Extensions can be very handy when trying to convert one file name to another. There are many programs on the web that can help you do this. But are you aware that windows operating systems can do this for you? Below are instructions on how to do so.
Go to Start
Control Panel
Folder Options
Click on the 'View' Tab
Then simply uncheck 'Hide extensions for known file types'.
Then click Apply
Finally click Ok
Now you will be able to change file extensions, such as .JPG to .jpg.]
9. Then Double-BUILD-IT.BAT then ENTER
10. It generates two files: "kernel.sin" and "MANIFEST.MF"
11. Next create a save file folder "kernel.sin and loader.sin to the folder.
12. Now run Flashtool
13. Click Advanced and select Bundle Creation
14. In the Select source folder, select the folder where you save the file and loader.sin kernel.sin
15. on the choice Devices customize your devices, adjust the version of ROM version, the choice of content with brand Branding your devices.
16. Move all the contents of the folder content list to the Firmware
17. Click OK
18. Click Flash
19. Select the kernel that you create.
20. Click OK ...... connect the PC to your devices.
21. Flash running process ...................
22. And complete ......
As for how to make images become logo.rle, please refer to the way in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26810498#post26810498
The explanation is quite long, but hopefully can be helpful, especially for those of you who are new to this.
Thanks to: Xda-developers
dooMLord for FTF Creator and unpack the kernel
Bin4ry & Androxyde for Flashtool
And you all, in xda forum
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most of it is redundant info, and the op is a little confusing
and my kernel kitchen does it in far less steps & complication
and this should be on themes and apps or general...
this is not development

ItBankRock said:
Sadly I don't have a linux OS, and I'm too lazy to install Ubuntu, is this possible to do it all on Windows 7?
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Click to collapse
Yes, download and install Cygwin.

championswimmer said:
most of it is redundant info, and the op is a little confusing
and my kernel kitchen does it in far less steps & complication
and this should be on themes and apps or general...
this is not development
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No need to mess around with it, a better job would be the best, be the best developer. Congratulations creative the better. Best wishes. Share the beauty, life is a give and accept each other, cheering for xda developers.

Apif Fuloh said:
Hi Guys ...
For those of you who want to change the logo of your android phone when turned on, it should change the logo on the kernel you are using, with your own logo, I will try to help explain how a simple and more detailed. If you can not do it any other way. Mugkin this way can help you. Tools needed:
- Linuk + Perl
- Windows
- A little patient and creative.
Ok! Go ...............
1. Prepare to be in exstack Kernel. You must open a pack kernel first. "DooMLord" has made the tool easy to us doing that, this tool will work in linuk.
Download the device see here:
+ Unpack-kernelsin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262656
+ Kernel.sin-and-FTF-creator-v1.0:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363460
Run your Linuk ....
Save-kernelsin.pl and unpack the kernel will be open, the folder "HOME" on your linuk.
Call the command prompt, then type:
. / Unpack-kernelsin.pl kernel.sin
or use the command
perl unpack-kernelsin.pl kernel.sin
It will make:
- Folder-ramdisk kernel.sin
- Kernel.sin-ramdisk.cpio.gz
- Kernel.sin-kernel
- Kernel.sin-header
Delete the file "kernel.sin-ramdisk.cpio.gz" and file "kernel.sin-header".
Open the folder "kernel.sin-ramdisk",
Please edit or replace your "logo.rle" in the folder "kernel.sin-ramdisk" according to your desire. When finished editing "logo.rle", then do to repack folder "kernel.sin-ramdisk", by way of
Typing commands at the command prompt:
$ Cd kernel.sin-ramdisk
find. | Cpio-o-H newc | gzip> .. / newramdisk.cpio.gz
This will result in "newramdisk.cpio.gz"
2. Now we take the file "kernel.sin-kernel" and "newramdisk.cpio.gz". Save and make sure that both files in one folder.
3. Now you fire up your windows, preferably on Win-xp.
4. Open the folder kernel.sin-and-FTF-creator for your mobile
5. Enter "kernel.sin-kernel" and "kernel.sin-ramdisk.cpio.gz" into folder-and-FTF kernel.sin-creator.
6. Make sure Java is installed on your windows? or if not, you can follow this step.
7. On BUILD-IT.BAT right click and click edit, in order to be as follows:
echo Manifest-Version: 1.0 > manifest.mf
echo device: X10 >> manifest.mf
echo branding: dooMkernel -v06-BootManager-v1.4 >> manifest.mf
echo Created-By: dooMkernel >> manifest.mf
echo version: 2.3.3 >> manifest.mf
ren kernel.jar X10_2.3.3_dooMkernel-v06-BootManager-v1.4.ftf
8. Remove the line
del manifest.mf
del kernel.sin
save and reflace to BUILD-IT.BAT
9. In the folder-and-FTF kernel.sin-creator instead of the name "kernel.sin-kernel" to "image" and rename "-ramdisk.cpio.gz kernel.sin" to "ramdisk"
*NOTE!!
[Make sure you have change the file name correctly, because if not kernel.sin corupt.
If you have a problem in changing the name, street and do this:
How to Rename File Extensions:
Renaming File Extensions can be very handy when trying to convert one file name to another. There are many programs on the web that can help you do this. But are you aware that windows operating systems can do this for you? Below are instructions on how to do so.
Go to Start
Control Panel
Folder Options
Click on the 'View' Tab
Then simply uncheck 'Hide extensions for known file types'.
Then click Apply
Finally click Ok
Now you will be able to change file extensions, such as .JPG to .jpg.]
10. Then Double-BUILD-IT.BAT then ENTER
11. It generates two files: "kernel.sin" and "MANIFEST.MF"
12. Next create a save file folder "kernel.sin and loader.sin to the folder.
13. Now run Flashtool
14. Click Advanced and select Bundle Creation
15. In the Select source folder, select the folder where you save the file and loader.sin kernel.sin
16. on the choice Devices customize your devices, adjust the version of ROM version, the choice of content with brand Branding your devices.
17. Move all the contents of the folder content list to the Firmware
18. Click OK
19. Click Flash
20. Select the kernel that you create.
21. Click OK ...... connect the PC to your devices.
21. Flash running process ...................
22. And complete ......
As for how to make images become logo.rle, please refer to the way in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26810498#post26810498
The explanation is quite long, but hopefully can be helpful, especially for those of you who are new to this.
Thanks to: Xda-developers
dooMLord for FTF Creator and unpack the kernel
Bin4ry & Androxyde for Flashtool
And you all, in xda forum
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Hey brother
Would you please help me on this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988759
TIA

for windows users these will help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090217
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140406
Can't exactly remember how I did and if I used Cygwin or not back in those days but I'm pretty sure I used these two threads for tools & info

riginal said:
for windows users these will help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090217
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140406
Can't exactly remember how I did and if I used Cygwin or not back in those days but I'm pretty sure I used these two threads for tools & info
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a lot brother :good:
Very usefull info, sorry i just used my last "thank"
for today. Will come back later.
Thanks
Darco

Related

coocking a rom

hello i wanna try to make rom for my optimus , i use the "hot-to" from there: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901417 and i'm stucked
1. Original ROM (Check this thread)... i have download v20g_00.kdz (it is "zero" or "o" in "00" ?
2. LG Utils 0.4.2 (Check this URL) .... when i used "kp-500-en.exe" i receive error with the program (sen and don't sent windows error)
3. DzDecryptor v1.0b(Check this thread) ... when i use this utility in folder where ai put all files from zrom.dz i don'find bot.img (i made this stept over and over i foun other ways and nothing i have all others files like system.mbn ,system, zimageramdisk.mbn , etc. but rom.img or other file with*.img nope.)
4. Cygwin (Check this URL) ... a lot of problems with instal and use this
5. Unyaffsmbn (Check this thread) ... same like cygwin a lot of errors
6. Dsixda's HTC Android Kitchen (Check this thread) ... after i copy all files from zip and paste on to c:cygwin\home\userX\kitchen the utility has start (until then don't work)
i made some things and i succed to have system.mbn and boot.img( was copyed from "LG-P500-v20g" folder i don't remember from were came this folder) , i have succesd to open system.mbn and have the folder with apk and others , i make a zip(named myrom.zip) with all files and folder from system.mbn and put there also bot.img ; myrom.zip copy and paste to c:\cygwin\home\userX\kitchen\original_update directory .
start cygwin - open ./menu - option1 (set working folder) - all files and folder were extracted there by kitchen utily("extracting rom"... , and i receive error "build.prop not found" but the file is there when i look in workong folder that was created by the program.
thanks if someone from roumania read this please help, i don't know verry god english

wow
wow a lot of answers

Not an answer but Question....what is coocking ?

Not sure about Cygwin, but linux often sends errors when there it is using a non-native file system (FAT*, NTFS). Another problem may be permissions - Windows and Linux permissions management is different and you may need to run the kithen in a virtual machine. It may also be a kitchen bug - many people are running it on Cygwin without problems. I suggest running a chmod 777 on the build.prop.

(TUT) Deodex an odexed rom

TUTORIAL FOR DEODEXING A ROM[WINDOWS]
THIS TUTORIAL IS ONLY FOR WINDOWS USERS
[I TESTED THIS PERSONALLY ON WINDOWS 7 x64]
PRE-REQUISITES
Installed Java SDK [INSTALL THIS AND ADD IT TO YOUR PATH]
Download the kitchen from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ showthread.php?t=633246
Read FAQ if you encounter any errors
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?=5626300&postcount=3
Pictorial installation guide
Download here
http://db.tt/Ii3bUlxo
TUTORIAL
So after all the above proceed with these steps
Read EACH STEP VERY CAREFULLY before executing them inorder to minimize any errors
SET UP A WORKING FOLDER
1.Copy the rom you want to deodex to cygwin\home\[YOUR USERNAME]\original_update
2.Open cygwin by double clicking it's shortcut on the desktop or start menu
3.Type cd kitchen
4.Then type ./menu
If you get a java not found error you do not have java sdk installed[READ FAQ IN ORIGINAL THREAD]
KITCHEN MENU
In the kitchen menu press 1
Press Enter [make sure the Rom you want to deodex is in cygwin/home/[USERNAME]/kitchen/original_update
You need to get your name under available ROMs list
Select your ROM and press Enter
Change the name of the working folder if you want to
Wait until the ROM is extracted
When it asks you to create a boot.img press y and Enter
When it asks you to convert to update-script PRESS 2 and Enter
DO NOT SELECT 1
When the finished message arrives press Enter to continue
This will lead you back to the menu of the kitchen
DEODEXING
This does the actual deodexing of a ROM
Press 0[ADVANCED OPTIONS]
Then press 11[DEODEX FILES IN YOUR ROM] and press Enter
Select b[DEODEX BOTH FOLDERS]
Enable logging into file Press Enter
Be patient while the deodexing is taking place. It takes a bit of time depending on the rom
When the finished message comes press Enter
This will bring you back to the kitchen menu
BUILDING THE ROM
This step buils the deodexed ROM
Select 99[BUILD ROM FROM WORKING FOLDER]
In the select build mode option Press 1[INTERACTIVE MODE]
Zipalign the files Press y and Enter
Wait while the builing takes place
When the prompt for signing appears press y and Enter
Name the ROM as you wish
CONGRATS!!!!! YOU HAVE DEODEXED YOUR ROM
Now you can mod your framework and systemui to suit your needs
Thank faiyyaz for this part
This tutorial is for de-odexing a
particular application u want..
follow the steps below..
Initially download the file attached
"dexopt -wrapper.rar " and extract it
on PC..
1) Add the file called 'dexopt-wrapper '
in system/bin on your phone and
copy the apps you want to deodex to
a folder on your sdcard called apps\
2) Then from windows cmd you run
the commands
- adb remount
- adb shell
- dexopt-wrapper sdcard/apps /
whateveryouwantodexed.apk /
sdcard/ apps/
whateveryouwantodexed.odex
- dexopt-warpper keep on doing this
untill all files you want to are odexed
- exit
3)when that's done, open the apk
files you just odexed in 7-zip /winRAR,
remove the classes.dex file and pus
both the odex and apk to the system/
app folder (or wherever they need to
be)
4)done
i guess this steps are much easier
than de-odexing for all apps
download it here
forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=808532&d=1323273039
DISCLAIMER
DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
I made this tutorial with descriptions of each step keeping inexperienced users in mind
ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS DEODEXED ROM
Nothing will go wrong if you follow the' instructions throughly but make a backup just in case
I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF THE ROM BRICKS YOUR DEVICE"

[HOW-TO][TUTORIAL][WIP]DEODEX, BUILD KERNEL, BUILD CUSTOM ROM and MORE

Hi all,
In this thread, I will try to share the knowledge I have on deodexing, making custom ROMs, modifying initramfs, building kernel and much more.
Please check the below posts for each of these tutorials.
Hope this opens doors to many new ROM and Kernel developers.
NOTE: THESE TUTORIALS ARE WRITTEN FOR GT-I9100. WILL NOT WORK ON OTHER DEVICES. I DON'T TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU MESS UP AND BRICK YOUR DEVICE OR ANYTHING ELSE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Deodexing Stock Rom
For GINGERBREAD ROMS:
What you need to have:
xUltimate v2.3.3 - you can download it HERE (Thanks and Credits to Xeudoxus for this awesome app)
Rooted kernel with busybox
JDK installed on your Windows system
If adb is not available in your windows PC, in xUltimate folder open "jar" folder. You'll find adb there.
Extract stock app & framework folders and Deodex:
Connect your device to computer.
Start xUltimate (double-click on Main.exe)
Select option 1. (Pull /system/app)
Once option is done, select option 2. (Pull /system/framework)
In the same folder, now you'll see two new folders (origi_app, origi_frame)
Select option 3 in Main menu (Deodex /system/app)
Once its done, select option 4 in Main menu (Deodex /system/framework)
DONE!!
NOTE: If any apk/odex gives issues while deodexing, remove that corresponding apk and odex from origi_app folder and deodex again. (Mostly the apps which can be downloaded from play store might give errors.. ex: Maps, Voice search etc.)
Now you'll see two new folders done_app and done_frame.
Push deodexed app and framework to device:
Connect your device to PC in USB debugging mode.
Copy done_app and done_frame folders to root of sdcard (/sdcard).
Open Windows command prompt and type the below commands.
Code:
[LIST]
[*]adb shell
[*]su
[*]stop
[*]mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
[*]rm /system/app/*.odex
[*]rm /system/framework/*.odex
[*]busybox cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/
[*]busybox cp /sdcard/done_frame/* /system/framework/
[*]chmod 644 /system/app/*
[*]chmod 644 /system/framework/*
[*]mount -o remount,ro /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
[*]sync
[*]reboot recovery
[/LIST]
In Recovery, Wipe Cache and Wipe Data/Factory reset.
Reboot.
Now you've deodexed app and framework.
For ICS ROMS:
For ICS Roms, the process is quite easy. (Thanks and Credits to jaydvn.)
Download the attached zip file.
Extract it on your windows PC.
Copy your /system/app to _app folder
Copy your /system/framework to _framework folder.
Run AutoDEOToolMain.bat
Follow the instructions.
deodexed jars and apks will be found in deodexed_APK and deodexed_JAR.
Push deodexed app and framework to device:
Connect your device to PC in USB debugging mode.
Copy deodexed_APK and deodexed_JAR folders to root of sdcard (/sdcard).
Open Windows command prompt and type the below commands.
Code:
[LIST]
[*]adb shell
[*]su
[*]stop
[*]mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
[*]rm /system/app/*.odex
[*]rm /system/framework/*.odex
[*]busybox cp /sdcard/deodexed_APK/* /system/app/
[*]busybox cp /sdcard/deodexed_JAR/* /system/framework/
[*]chmod 644 /system/app/*
[*]chmod 644 /system/framework/*
[*]mount -o remount,ro /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
[*]sync
[*]reboot recovery
[/LIST]
In Recovery, Wipe Cache and Wipe Data/Factory reset.
Reboot.
Done.
Enjoy.

Building kernel
Okay. Let's learn how to build kernel for GT-I9100. There are many ways to build. I am just presenting here the way I build and make kernel.
NOTE 1: Follow the instructions exactly.
NOTE 2: Kernel is opensource. If you make any changes to it, you're expected to share your source. (Usually people share it over github )
NOTE 3: FLASHING KERNEL IS RISKY AND DANGEROUS. BE CAREFUL. BUILD AND FLASH ON YOUR OWN RISK.
What you need to have:
Ubuntu 10.04 and above (I use 10.04 )
ARM tool chain (Download HERE. Click on IA32 GNU/Linux TAR under Advanced Packages)
Samsung's opensource kernel for GT-I9100 (Download HERE. Go to Mobile->Mobile Phone-> Select I9100 (update 3 for Gingerbread and update 4 for ICS) and download the zip)
Setting up toolchain:
Extract the tar you downloaded(Suggestion: Extract to one folder where you can have everything. In my case /home/superatmos/build_kernel).
After extracting, you'll see a folder named arm-2010q1. Inside there will be many folders (ex. bin, lib and so on.)
Folder structure will be: /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/arm-2010q1
Setting up kernel:
Extract the zip you've downloaded from samsung's opensource.
You'll find two zips.
Extract GT-I9100_Kernel.tar.gz to /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/
Folder structure: /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel
Setting up initramfs:
Samsung's zImage is divided into two parts: Opensource kernel (which you downloaded from samsung's website) and initramfs (which is root file system to boot up the device).
You can extract initramfs from your zImage using the below mentioned links (Credits and Thanks to Chenglu) Original Thread: HERE
To extract initramfs from Gingerbread zImage: HERE
To extract initramfs from ICS zImage: HERE
Folder structure: /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/initramfs
Now the entire setup is ready. Let's start modifying kernel configuration.
Setting up kernel config:
For Gingerbread:
Go to /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/arch/arm/configs folder.
Copy c1_rev02_defconfig file and paste it in kernel root folder (/home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/).
Rename c1_rev02_defconfig to .config in kernel root folder.
Now open Makefile which is in your kernel root folder(/home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/).
Modify the below lines (I guess line 195 and 196).
For ICS:
Go to /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/arch/arm/configs folder.
Copy u1_defconfig file and paste it in kernel root folder (/home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/).
Rename u1_defconfig to .config in kernel root folder.
Now open Makefile which is in your kernel root folder(/home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/).
Modify the below lines (I guess line 195 and 196).
Code:
ARCH ?= arm
CROSS_COMPILE ?= /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/arm-2010q1/bin/arm-none-linux-gnueabi-
Save and close.
Modifying kernel configuration:
Now open .config file(which you renamed). If its not seen, it might be hidden. Go to View->Show hidden files and there you go.
Do the below things:
Adding local version:
Change CONFIG_LOCALVERSION=" " to anything you like. I add this way:
CONFIG_LOCALVERSION="-I9100-superatmos"
Adding initramfs path:
You need to let kernel know the path from which it needs to take initramfs.
Change CONFIG_INITRAMFS_SOURCE=" " to ../initramfs (In this tutorial it's the path. If you had copied anywhere else, give the path properly).
Enough for now. Once you get experience, you can modify many configurations as per your liking and save. This configuration can be changed by GUI too with the command make menuconfig.
The Important part: Building the kernel:
For Gingerbread:
Open terminal.
Go to path /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/
Type make.
For ICS:
Open terminal.
Go to path /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/
Type export USE_SEC_FIPS_MODE=true
Type make.
THAT'S ALL. YOUR zImage is ready and is available in /home/<your_name>/build_kernel/GT-I9100_Kernel/arch/arm/boot/zImage.
Install the zImage on the device:
Go to the path where zImage is present and type the below line in command line.
Code:
tar cvf I9100_kernel.tar zImage
Flash the tar using odin.
DONE. CONGRATULATIONS. NOW YOU'VE YOUR OWN KERNEL.
Give me your feedback so that I can improve this tutorial. And post here about how your build went. All the best.

Making custom ROM
Let's move on to make a custom ROM.
Inputs/Feedback/Suggestions are more than welcome. Lets improve this tutorial together for the betterment of the android community.
Steps involved in making a custom ROM:
Getting the system dump from the device.
Deodexing app and framework folders.
Creating various mods by modifying framework and system files.
Modifying build.prop and adding tweaks.
Making META-INF folder and writing an updater-script (edify scripting).
Signing the ROM and making a flashable zip.
Folder Structure:
Before going forward, let's follow the below structure folder to make the tutorial more understandable.
Let our ROM name be CustomROM. The folder structure will be C:\Users\<your name>\CustomROM.
Let's move step by step. Are you ready??
Getting the system dump from the device
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Make sure USB debugging is ON and connect your device to the PC.
Open command prompt on your windows PC and go to CustomROM folder path.
Type adb devices. You should be able to see the device detected. (If not check environmental variables whether adb is in system path or not. If not present, add the adb path.)
Type the below command to get the dump of system folder.
Code:
adb pull /system system/
Now inside the folder CustomROM, you should be able to see system folder with many folders like app, etc, framework etc inside.
Done with first step.
Deodexing app and framework folders
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Look HERE how to deodex app and framework folders. Copy the app and framework folders to xUltimate folder, rename them to origi_app and origi_frame and follow the given link to deodex.
NOTE: After deodexing, merge origi_app folder with app folder under C:\Users\<your name>\CustomROM\system\app and origi_frame with framework folder under C:\Users\<your name>\CustomROM\system\framework.
Creating various mods by modifying framework and system files
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Okay. This the section where your hardwork, innovation and talent comes in. You can use the mods available already, create your own mods, port various mods from other devices and so on.
Below is a list of various mods which can be ported on to GT-I9100. All the credits go these respective thread owners. Thanks to them.
Lidroid 14 toggle mod
Extended power menu with/without header
CRT Off Animation & SIP Over LTE/HSPA
Swipe to remove notifications
NOTE: Let me know more mods with links so that I can add here.
Modifying build.prop and adding tweaks
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Okay. This is one of those files where you name your ROM(to be visible in settings. ) and add many tweaks.
To name your ROM (to be visible in settings), change the below code.
Code:
ro.build.display.id=CustomROM v1.0
Check the below links for many other tweaks. All credits go to respective thread owners. Thanks to them.
build.prop tweaks by TheFrankenstain
build.prop tweaks by dhlalit11
Making META-INF folder and writing an updater-script (edify scripting)
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Once you're done with all the modifications, mods and additions, its time to create META-INF folder and make the updater script. Once the user flashes the ROM zip, this is the script that runs and does everything written inside the script. PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH THIS. TAKE REFERENCE FROM OTHER (SAME DEVICE) ROMS' UPDATER-SCRIPT. (In this case, take reference from other GT-I9100 roms.)
Check the below links for tutorial and how-to on writing edify script and making updater script. All credits go to respective owners of the threads. Thanks to them.
Edify Scripting, Making Flashable ZIPs, ZIP Signing & Key Creation
Edify Scripting Notes
How to Write an Updater-Script with Edify Code
Edify Installation Script Syntax's
NOTE: system folders path, boot/kernel partition path, modem partition path and so on are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT for DIFFERENT DEVICES. Check the partitions for your device properly, carefully and then work on updater-script. TAKE HELP OR REFERENCE FROM OTHER ROM DEVELOPERS FOR YOUR DEVICE.
Lets move on to last step. Making a signing and making a flashable zip.
Signing the ROM and making a flashable zip
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Make sure, now you should be able to find two folders (META-INF and system) inside C:\Users\<your name>\CustomROM.
Check in THIS thread for test signing your ROM. It WORKS with GT-I9100.
or Check THIS thread to create your own signing key and certificate.
Now you're done with making a custom ROM. Hope to see more custom ROMs from many users.
Give me your feedback so that I can improve this tutorial. And post here about how your custom ROM making went. All the best.

last one

i don't see any tutorials just links to a diff thread and a rom that won't work on i9100

buster041284 said:
i don't see any tutorials just links to a diff thread and a rom that won't work on i9100
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You're quite fast Updated Deodexing and Building kernel section..

Great thread Superatmos. I'll definately have a go at this.
Quick question ? Am i right in assuming that although your tutorial says to connect your device this line from xUltimate seperceeds that ?
"Alright xUltimate has been updated to v2 What this means is that you do not need your phone connect to your computer to deodex. So you can just manually place the .odex files in (\origi_frame\) and (\origi_app\) and it will deodex. You can also transfer the .odex files from your phone like the last version."

where do I get the zImage to extract the initramfs from? I can't seem to find the zImage on my phone or in the source anywhere.

Great
Very useful.. Added to my favorite.

Thank's man, i'll read that

puccini said:
Great thread Superatmos. I'll definately have a go at this.
Quick question ? Am i right in assuming that although your tutorial says to connect your device this line from xUltimate seperceeds that ?
"Alright xUltimate has been updated to v2 What this means is that you do not need your phone connect to your computer to deodex. So you can just manually place the .odex files in (\origi_frame\) and (\origi_app\) and it will deodex. You can also transfer the .odex files from your phone like the last version."
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Connect your device to the PC and double click Main.exe inside xUltimate folder. Follow the instructions you see from then. Its quite self explanatory.
If you already have origi_app and origi_frame folders, then just double click on Main Skip.bat.

dmp450 said:
where do I get the zImage to extract the initramfs from? I can't seem to find the zImage on my phone or in the source anywhere.
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Use ktool (available on market.. compatible with I9100) and click on Dump current kernel. You'll find it on sdcard.
One more way is when you download firmware from sammobile.com, just extract the file and you'll find zImage inside it.

Nice thread,
I m waiting from long time.
Thanks for your work.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA

Making custom ROM section updated
Hi all,
Please find updated custom rom section HERE.
Feedback and suggestions welcome.

Thanks for the kernel part, will come in handy
Enviado desde mi GT-I9100 usando Tapatalk 2

Good tutorial, thanks.

How do you guys sign the rom if you are on Linux (ubuntu for me)

hi superatmos
thanks for this handy thread...may i ask your for a help here?why in my every deodexing always gives error result?
I attach the screenshots.
Many thanks in advance

tks mate will try to pack my own kernel following this method
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

[TUT] How to deodex roms+set up Android kitchen(cygwin)+extract files from Kdz

INTRODUCTION
HI GUYS..!
Though there are many threads explaining about the set up of android kitchen and deodexing roms...i found it a bit confusing,as most of the threads take you to different threads which again explain the steps in detail,most of which though informative is unnecessary as they are General threads .. so,TODAY i will be explaining simple step by step procedures from setting up cygwin to doedexing a rom for our devices...
THIS THREAD IS FOR L3 BUT SHOULD WORK ON L5 AND L7 ALSO ( for extracting &deoxing-Only First generation ie; L3,L5&L7..Not for L3 II,L5 II, L7 II ,but the method for android kitchen is common for both generations)
THINGS NEEDED(DOWNLOADS)
1.JAVA- download here http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
2.LG EXTRACTION KIT PUT TOGETHER BY ME -
http://www.mediafire.com/download/qdxgh0hqznph3nf/KDZ_extraction_Kit+kitchen+cygwin.rar
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STEP 1-INSTALL JAVA (just download and install it)
STEP 2- SET UP CYGWIN (This method is for Windows-i have provided the 32 bit setup ,for 64 bit download the setup from website below and skip to step 3) for 64 bit users - http://www.cygwin.com
1.extract the rar file i have provided and open the folder
2.open setup-x86.exe - don't proceed
3.open the cygwin setup guide provided in the folder and follow the steps
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STEP 3- SET UP ANDROID KITCHEN
1. open the folder u extracted from my rar file
2.right click on Android-Kitchen-0.224_2 and extract here
3.now copy the "kitchen" folder to c:\cygwin\home\(your_user_name)\
[Note :: make sure that ur username does not contain any spaces (eg; homepc) (not eg; home pc) ;if it does then copy to c:\cygwin\home\ ]
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STEP 6- CHECK IF ANDROID KITCHEN WORKS
1.Right click on the desktop shortcut of cygwin and run as administrator
2.type
Code:
cd kitchen
for people who have spaces in there user name
Code:
cd /home/kitchen
3.to open menu
Code:
./menu
IF YOU DONT GET ANY ERRORS THEN PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP
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STEP 7- EXTRACTING THE KDZ FILE(For custom odexed roms proceed to STEP 9)
(For the users who don't know about the .kdz , it is the file format for the stock lg rom firmwares,...to download the kdz files goto-
http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=11 and download the firmware that suits you accordingly...im using v10k open eupore )
1.open the folder u extracted from my rar file
2.rightclick on lgextract LGExtract-0.2.1 and select extract here
3.copy the .Kdz to the extracted folder
4.type
Code:
LGExtract.exe -kdz V10X_xx.kdz
(wherein "v10X_xx " stands for the version of kdz u want to extract eg v10k_00)
5. you should end up with three files a .dz file ,a .dll file and a .cab file ( eg DZ_LGE400AT-00-V10k-EUR-XXX-AUG-08-2012+0.dz ; QCT_E400_20120703.dll and V10k_00.cab
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STEP 8-EXTRACTING THE ..DZ FILE
1.open the folder that u extracted from my rar file
2. rightclick on the DZDecrypter_v0.5.rar file and select extract here.... do the same for the DZDecrypter_v1.0b.rar file
3. now "copy" the .dz file into both extracted folders
4. open the extracted DZDecrypter_0.5 folder and type
Code:
DZDecrypt.exe LGE610AT-xx-VxxX-XX-XXX-xx-xx-20xx+x.dz
wherein "LGE610AT-xx-VxxX-XX-XXX-xx-xx-20xx+x.dz" is name of the .dz file
5. open the extracted DZDecrypter_v1.0b and do the same
6. now what we need is the boot.img ;recovery.img and system.img
7.make a new folder
8.to get the boot.img and recovery.img go to the DZDecrypter_v0.5 folder and copy the two files to a folder u created
9.to get system.img go to the DZDecrypter_v1.0b folder and find the file named system.img.ext4
10. just rename it to system.img and copy it to the folder u created
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STEP 9- EXTRACTING THE SYSTEM.IMG and deodexing the System Files
(FOR CUSTOM ROMS CREATE A FOLDER IN C:\cygwin\home\your_user-name\kitchen\ AND NAME IT "WORKING_090313_013348" AND COPY THE META-INF;SYSTEM AND BOOT.IMG INTO IT AND OPEN THE KITCHEN MENU AND FOLLOW FROM THE11TH STEP )
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NOTE :custom rom users use can this command via the terminal emulator to obtain the system file's on the rom... it is recommended to do this on a Fresh installation or else you will obtain a lot of unwanted files along with the ones needed ..
Code:
su
tar -c system/* >> sdcard/system.tar
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this will create a .tar file on your sdcard which u can latter transfer to your pc and extract using winrar or 7zip
The files needed are
/app
/bin
/etc
/fonts
/framework
/lib
/media
/semc
/usr
/xbin
build.prop
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delete the rest of the folders
1.COPY THE BOOT.IMG AND SYSTEM.IMG TO c:\cygwin\home\(your_user_name)\kitchen\original_update
2. open cygwin as adminstrator and open the kichen menu(refer step 6)
3.select option 1 -set up working folder from rom
4.select default 1
5.select n (dont change name)
6.select ext2explore
7.follow the instruction on the cmd
8.select n (don't extract cache.img)
9.select y (view rom info)
10. press enter to continue
11.select option 0 (advanced options)
12.select 11 deodex files in your rom
13.select v and change API LEVEL to 10(this is for gingerbread rom ie 2.3.x for other rom select accrdly)
14.select b deodex both folders ( sometimes u can get errors for few apks to resolve that delete the apks in the location below in system/app ...you have to delete both the .apk and .odex ; PS:don't delete the others they are deodexed...!)
15.press enter
16. view the contents of the folder navigate to C:\cygwin\home\your_user-name\kitchen\WORKING_xxxxxx_xxxxxx u'll find the deodexed apks in system\apps
17.now u can make changes to the file.
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(OPTIONAL:I have not tried the zip but should work well)
STEP 10- FLASHING THE DEODEXED FILES TO THE ROM
1. open the folder that u extracted from my rar file
2. install 7 zip (7z920.exe) ignore if already there
3.rightclick on 'deodex.zip' and select open with 7zip
4.open system in 7zip
5.replace the /app and /framework from the folders in C:\cygwin\home\your_user-name\kitchen\WORKING_xxxxxx_xxxxxx\system
(Just drag and drop in the opened .zip file)
6. copy the zip file to the sdcard of ur phone
7. flash it via cwm
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ANDROID KITCHEN IS A AWESOME TOOL ..ALMOST ALL OF THE STEPS IN IT ARE SELF EXPLANATORY ...I SUGGEST THAT U PLAY AROUND WITH IT TO GET USED TO IT ..
CREDITS
@dsixda FOR ANDROID KITCHEN
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
@pankaj88 FOR KITCHEN SETUP FOR DEODEX
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767392
@Homero2 FOR LGEXTRACT EXTRACTING KDZ FILE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180586
@copsfrance FOR DZDECRYPT
@yayakuya & @andwie
FOR INTRODUCING ME TO THE THREADS..!
FOR ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS PLS REFER THE LINKS IN CREDIT AS THEY MOST PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN ANSWERED THERE DO YOUR RESEARCH SEARCH AND LEARN ASK QUESTIONS ONLY AS A LAST RESORT NO ONES' A EXPERT ..!
NOTE :: Always make a backup before changing system apk's..! Not responsible for any damages..!
HIT THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU

THANK YOU...!

Great guide,very good explained and very helpfull,thanx.:thumbup:
GREEEEETZ!!!!

stock rom?
what about stock rom??

-CALIBAN666- said:
Great guide,very good explained and very helpfull,thanx.:thumbup:
GREEEEETZ!!!!
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thanks man ..!!Much appreciated

arjunrambz said:
what about stock rom??
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you'll need the boot.img so you have to download the firmware (check in the about phone should be like 10 j or something ) and follow from STEP 7 for any other doubts you can use the links in the credits..!
heres the link to download firmware for l7
http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=13

Thanks alot for this
Sent from my LG-E400 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

skiplou_memory said:
Thanks alot for this
Sent from my LG-E400 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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you always welcome..!:good:

Im getting an error while trying to extract the .dz file...
C:\Users\Aleksandar\Desktop\Decrypter 1>DZDecrypt.exe LGP710AT-00-V10f-EUR-XX-JU
L-23-2013+0.dz
DZ-Decryptor v1.0b *ALPHA RELEASE* by BIGB0SS from COPS.
[■] Opening file "LGP710AT-00-V10f-EUR-XX-JUL-23-2013+0.dz".
[■] Allocated memory: 1280 Mo.
[x] Invalid markers in main header.
[■] Closing file "LGP710AT-00-V10f-EUR-XX-JUL-23-2013+0.dz".

aleksandar_021 said:
Im getting an error while trying to extract the .dz file...
C:\Users\Aleksandar\Desktop\Decrypter 1>DZDecrypt.exe LGP710AT-00-V10f-EUR-XX-JU
L-23-2013+0.dz
DZ-Decryptor v1.0b *ALPHA RELEASE* by BIGB0SS from COPS.
[■] Opening file "LGP710AT-00-V10f-EUR-XX-JUL-23-2013+0.dz".
[■] Allocated memory: 1280 Mo.
[x] Invalid markers in main header.
[■] Closing file "LGP710AT-00-V10f-EUR-XX-JUL-23-2013+0.dz".
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This method is only for first generation of L series. You tried to extract dz of P710 (L7 II) so obviously it won't work.

andwie said:
This method is only for first generation of L series. You tried to extract dz of P710 (L7 II) so obviously it won't work.
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So is there a way i can extract that .dz?

aleksandar_021 said:
So is there a way i can extract that .dz?
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No, not for your device yet.

aleksandar_021 said:
Im getting an error while trying to extract the .dz file...
C:\Users\Aleksandar\Desktop\Decrypter 1>DZDecrypt.exe LGP710AT-00-V10f-EUR-XX-JU
L-23-2013+0.dz
DZ-Decryptor v1.0b *ALPHA RELEASE* by BIGB0SS from COPS.
[■] Opening file "LGP710AT-00-V10f-EUR-XX-JUL-23-2013+0.dz".
[■] Allocated memory: 1280 Mo.
[x] Invalid markers in main header.
[■] Closing file "LGP710AT-00-V10f-EUR-XX-JUL-23-2013+0.dz".
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Sorry i din't mention it ,this is only for the first generation ;ie l3,l5,l7 (not l3 II,L5 II,L7 II)

after deodex, how to create the KDZ file as before? You can help me?

dn80 said:
after deodex, how to create the KDZ file as before? You can help me?
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Use can Use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179431

Extract apps from stock KDZ
Hello
I'm trying to extract two applications from a Stock Rom KDZ file from my LGE975
I have installed the pacman 4.3 rom, and lost two apps very importante for me. The Diodioct and the Quick translator.
I now that there is thread only for that, but I have already install it and I get a message say "wrong phone model"
I have ask for more help and no answer until now.
So I found this thread i'm asking if there is a way two extract this two apps and install it on my phone with the pacman rom?
Thanks

[GUIDE] How to make a custom android rom with DragonFace.

Whats sup guys?I been using dragonface to make custom roms for my android device.So i decided to make a guide showing you how to make your own.Enjoy.Make sure to thank me! alright lets get started
Basic Requirements: - Dragonface V2.2.0 V2.2.3 (download here in this Forum)
- Dragonface Tutorial, and knowledge of the basic functions (download here in this tut)
- Windows Explorer
- Notepad++ (http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v6.6.9.html)
- ROM you want to modify
- Phoiexcard
If additional tools are requiered, they are mentioned in the regarding Instruction.
Common Steps for all modifications: STEP 1: extract your ROM (*.img) with Dragonface
STEP 2: change to Windows Explorer
ATTENTION: don't shut down DragonFace or copy the needed directories and
files some where else if you want to work "offline" (Directories: CPFOP, fsop -
Files: sysconfig.lhs), because DragonFace erases everything while shuting
down
STEP 3: Save the modified ROM with Dragonface
ATTENTION: If you worked "offline", do first Step 1, and then replace the
created Directories/Files with your modified
STEP 4: Flash your ROM (.img) with the Onda Suite
So let`s start.
PS.: If you try your own modification, it would be good to make only one after the other, and test between two modification. This makes it easier to solve problems when it´s not working like you except it, because you know what causes the problem.
HowTo - Increase the available space for your Apps (Firmware V1.0.0 - V2.1.3 all Versions)
1. You have done Step 1&2 in the first post
2. Now navigate to the following directory with the Windows Explorer ( must be set to show hidden Files/Directories!)
c:/User/..your Username../AppData/Local/Temp
3. Find the file sysconfig.lhs
4. Open it with Notepad++
5. Navigate to the following:
;------------------------------>mmcblk0p8/nande
[partition]
name = data
size = 4194304
user_type = 0x8000
6. Now change the value of size to the space you want
The current value of 4194304 stands for 2GB, that means you have to multiply 2097152 by the amount of GB you want to have for your Apps
for example: 6GB = 12582912
7. Save sysconfig.lhs
8. Save .img in Dragonface
9. Flash your ROM - Done!
Her is a link to a video tutorial (in chinese): http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XODEzODEwNzQ4.html&usg=ALkJrhhE_ACHQznY8ibrYYK7wMCYzcWCJg
Since the test version of Android 5, there is no seperat app partition in the firmware anymore.
HowTo - PreRoot your ROM (Firmware V1.0.0 - V2.0.2 all Versions)
1. You have done Step 1&2 in the first post
2. Now navigate to the following directory with the Windows Explorer
.../Dragonface_2.2.0/CPFOP/bootfs/skel
3. Find the file init.rc
4. Open it with Notepad++
5. Insert after Line 293:
su root
chown root root /system/app/superuser.apk
chown root root /system/xbin/su
chown root root /system/xbin/daemonsu
chown root root /system/bin/.ext/.su
chown root root /system/etc/.installed_su_daemon
chown root root /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
chown root root /system/etc/init.d/99SuperSUDaemon
chmod 6755 /system/xbin/su
chmod 6755 /system/xbin/daemonsu
chmod 0777 /system/bin/.ext
chmod 6755 /system/bin/.ext/.su
chmod 0644 /system/etc/.installed_su_daemon
chmod 0755 /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
chmod 0755 /system/etc/init.d
chmod 0755 /system/etc/init.d/99SuperSUDaemon
chmod 0644 /system/app/superuser.apk
chmod 0755 /system/xbin/busybox
6. Save init.rc
7. Now navigate to the following directory with the Windows Explorer
.../Dragonface_2.2.0/fsop/system
8. create the directories and place or replace the needed files if not already present (check filesize, paths and files see
Step 5)
Download needed files here: https://mega.co.nz/#!XU5EFaBK!9ZFnDrzJnlGWoMOISkzQ-dczBKUB6cM8O3aswEjI2IY
Attention: Windows Explorer is not able to create the directory /system/bin/.ext, because it doesn't like the
leading dot.
So open "Command Prompt" and type mkdir .ext to create the directory (navigate before to ..system/bin)
9. Save .img in Dragonface
10. Flash your ROM - Done!
HowTo - PreRoot your ROM (Firmware V2.1.0 - V2.1.3 all Versions)
Step 1 - 10 are the same, only change:
Step 5:
chmod 0755 /sbin/busybox (Instead of: chmod 0755 /xbin/busybox)
Important: If you reopen a prerooted ROM with Dragonface, you have to recreate the .ext folder again and place .su again in it. During the extracting the .ext folder disappears due the restrictions of Windows. Saving without recreating breaks the prerooting!
HowTo - Theming your system:
The following instructions are made for the new V2.1 Firmware and should work with all Versions.
Indroduction: now we start modifying existing APPs. In the first step there are HowTo´s which can be easy done without using any app tools. The simple reason for that is, as long as we don´t take away or add graphics inside an app, and only modify them, for Android everything is fine. When we start to add or remove files inside the app or we want to change the behaviour of an app or add Features, for example in the Settings menu, we will need to de- and recompile and sign the app, ortherwise it won´t work. But this will come later.
Change the default Wallpaper:
additional needed programs: WinRAR
1. First find a Wallpaper you like with a Resolution of 2048*2048 and .jpg format, and save it to your computer
2. Rename the Wallpaper to default_wallpaper.jpg
3. Do the steps 1&2 in the first Post
4. Navigate to fsop/system/framework and find: framework-res.apk
5. Open it with WinRar and navigate to the folder drawable-nodpi
6. Now insert your Wallpaper with drag´n drop
Attention: There is now a Window popping up and asks you what to do. Choose under "COMPRESSION
METHOD" on the left side the option "SAVE".
When you look on WinRar you see that the pictures aren´t compressed, so just leave them
uncompressed.
7. Close WinRAR and you are done!
8. Save .img in Dragonface
9. Flash your ROM - Done!
Change the Wallpaper on the LockScreen (Firmware V2.1.0 - V2.1.3 all Versions)
additional needed programs: WinRAR
1. First find a Wallpaper you like with a Resolution of 2048*2048 and .jpg format, and save it to your computer
2. Rename the Wallpaper to wallpaper_03.jpg
3. Do the steps 1&2 in the first Post
4. Navigate to fsop/system/priv-app and find: JuiKeyguard.apk
Alternativ, on a running system, copy JuiKeyguard.apk to your PC, make the changes descriped in the next
steps and copy the modified apk back to the tablet. Don't forget to set the right permissions for the apk.
5. Open it with WinRar and navigate to the folder drawable-nodpi
6. Now insert your Wallpaper with drag´n drop
Attention: There is now a Window popping up and asks you what to do. Choose under "COMPRESSION
METHOD" on the left side the option "SAVE".
When you look on WinRar you see that the pictures aren´t compressed, so just leave them
uncompressed.
7. Close WinRAR and you are done!
8. Save .img in Dragonface
9. Flash your ROM - Done!
When you chance the Lockscreen Wallpaper direct on the tablet (already running system), wipe the Dalvik Cache, otherwise the Wallpaper won't change.
Change the icons in the Statusbar
additional needed programs: WinRAR
Paint.net (optional)
1. Do the steps 1&2 in the first Post
2. Navigate to fsop/system/priv-app and find: JuiSystemUI.apk
3. Open it with WinRar and navigate to the folder drawable-xhdpi
4. Look for the icons you want to change and notice the resolution
Optional: you can edit the icons by using Paint.net
5. Replace the icons you want with drag´n drop or replace the icon with an already existing in the folder (make a duplicate and rename the duplicate to the correct filename)
THEY SHOULD HAVE THE SAME RESOLUTION AND MUST BE IN .PNG FORMAT!
DON`T ADD OR REMOVE ICONS, ONLY REPLACE THEM USING THE CORRCT FILENAME - OTHERWISE YOU
CORRUPT THE APP
IF YOU WANT TO ADD OR DELETE ICONS OR ADD NEW FEATURES YOU HAVE TO DE- AND RECOMPILE IT
Attention: There is now a Window popping up and asks you what to do. Choose under "COMPRESSION
METHOD" on the left side the option "SAVE".
When you look on WinRar you see that the pictures aren´t compressed, so just leave them
uncompressed.
6. Close WinRAR and you are done!
7. Save .img in Dragonface
8. Flash your ROM - Done!
Enjoys and press Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dragonface software
Hello,
Are there any guides/tutorials for the Dragonface software in english anywhere please? I have googled but they are in Chinese or some other other language. Something for Dragonface v2.2.5 would be appreciated.
Thank you.
trustytrev.

Sir this is tutorial for dragonface in english

more space for apps in V989 v1
Hello,
firmware
989 Air Core8 v1.0.6_v2.img
onda v989 v1
I use dragonface to add space for apps. then i use phoenixsuite to apply img file modified... but it no works!
i need to back 989 Air Core8 v1.0.6_v2.img
this table have 2Gb for apps 2gb RAM and 32Gb more...
heeelp please

Devmountsu77 said:
Sir this is tutorial for dragonface in english
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Hello,
Sorry I was meaning how to video tutorials of using the dragonface software in english.
I have now found something that was suitable for me as a complete novice.
Thank you.
trustytrev.

A83T
I have tried using Dragon Face for A83T image file. But looks like I am stuck.
The Software does unpacking properly. But during packing image, I am not sure what goes wrong, the initial Green Progress bar of Flashing Firmware also does not show up in the device.
I have in fact tried - unpacking stock firmware and packing the firmware without making any changes to the Image.
It fails!
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

bumping this old thread trying to root this POS irulu tablet I got the firmware image rooted and resaved
flash it but it hangs at the pre-boot splash
edit: I am pretty sure its either a int.rc or su binary problem, if I flash just the stock boot/env it boots
so there is something in the init.rc it doesn't like
here is my init rc
https://pastebin.com/NwZ9ntEB

after hours of monkeying about with it I am pretty sure its a issue with dragonface
any attempt to modify int scripts results in it hanging on splash, possibly some form of boot image checking
I can modify system all day long but I can't touch the boot partition
I don't have the capability to build a generic twrp image for the A33 so I can't even get to a decent recovery

Bringing this thread back to life, is there a way to set the default launcher through file manipulation (as with the above tutorial) rather than with ADB or in the Android Settings app? I've been searching, but haven't found any good information.
Edit: Nevermind, it was an issue with the default launcher and possibly pheonixcard. Got it resolved

Better Mobile App

welcome