Hello,
i have a problem recompiling framework-res.apk.
I can flawlessly decompile and change any other apk (also system apks).
Decompiling the framework-res.apk goes flawlessly as well...
But when i try to recompile apktool tells me
could not find sources
checking whether resources has changed
building ressourced
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then it gives and incredible long error message that something is wrong in values/plurals (I have not even touched it!!) and some other **** that may be wrong..
Even if I don´t change anything I get this message..
First of all:
- i have installed the framework (java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk)
- i have updated to the latest aapt.exe
- i am using apktool 1.4.8 but it also happens with all other versions (I tried it)
I don´t know what´s wrong since I can flawlessly change any other apks that way as i told..
I hope you can help me!
Thanks in advance!
Use apkmanager is best...... to install framework, put it in others folder use "apktool if framework-res.apk" cmd..... as ur error says, u r not installed framework correctly i think..... try this....
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Well... apkmanager is like an automatic Version of apktool...
So I will get same Error...
Can´t anyone help me? Has no one ever discovered this Problem before?...
Can you post the long error message to track the issue copy it to paste bin or something
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spartanier7 said:
Hello,
i have a problem recompiling framework-res.apk.
I can flawlessly decompile and change any other apk (also system apks).
Decompiling the framework-res.apk goes flawlessly as well...
But when i try to recompile apktool tells me
then it gives and incredible long error message that something is wrong in values/plurals (I have not even touched it!!) and some other **** that may be wrong..
Even if I don´t change anything I get this message..
First of all:
- i have installed the framework (java -jar apktool.jar if framework-res.apk)
- i have updated to the latest aapt.exe
- i am using apktool 1.4.8 but it also happens with all other versions (I tried it)
I don´t know what´s wrong since I can flawlessly change any other apks that way as i told..
I hope you can help me!
Thanks in advance!
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same problem!
Try THIS and report back.
Well thanks
That ICS Apktool worked. Allthough i was editing a JB apk...
Thanks anyway I hop it will remain working Otherwise I´ll report on that here.
Thanks again. You saved my ass.
The funny thing is that SystemUI is not recompilable with that apktool. But it works fine with my old one..
It seems that it only works for framework-res.apk...
isn´t that strange somehow?
spartanier7 said:
isn´t that strange somehow?
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It is a pain in the ass, try this one for it which is what I use for my SystemUI and other problem APKs, but keep the two separate, so have the first in it's own folder and this in it's own folder...
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greetings
this is a basic tutorial on decompiling and recompiling framework-res for ics.
thanks to this thread here which posted the latest aapt and the idea to use two versions of apktool. more is needed though and there are some unnecessary actions so i am adding to this for the rezound.
download this file which contains two versions of apktool and the latest aapt
apktools
add the contents to your apktool folder. rename apktool 1.4.2 to just apktool
install your ics framework
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if com.htc.resourses.apk
you will see flag errors but disregard.
decompile framework-res
apktool d framework-res.apk <out>
again you will see flag errors but disregard.you will also see errors in values-hdpi and values- xdpi pointing to the drawables xml. i deleted both xmls to mod the battery percentage.
to recompile. rename apktool to apktool 1.4.2. rename apktool 1.4.3 to just apktool.
this is rather strange but this is what has worked. go to res/values/anims
change this
<anim name="htc_ime_decelerate_interpolator">@anim/zzz_htc_ime_decelerate_interpolator</anim>
to
<item type="anim" name="htc_ime_decelerate_interpolator">@anim/zzz_htc_ime_decelerate_interpolator</item>
then recompile.
apktool b <out>
the anims xml is rebuilt as before which is the strange part.
please post any questions or issues
dude ty so much for this.... u are the king of theme
you are then man bro. thanks for this. now off to mess with stuff.....
Thank you kind sir.. On to the fun
EDIT: I have not tackled the framework yet but it fixed the problem I have been having with SystemUI. I finally get a consistent decompile and re-compile of it.
Thanks
NilsP said:
Thank you kind sir.. On to the fun
EDIT: I have not tackled the framework yet but it fixed the problem I have been having with SystemUI. I finally get a consistent decompile and re-compile of it.
Thanks
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How because I cant get SysUI?
scrosler said:
How because I cant get SysUI?
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I just set it up this way and de-compiled with 1.4.2 and re-compiled with 1.4.3 and it only gave me warnings. I actually think the aapt is the answer since that was where I was getting the "could not execute error" after it could not do resources.
It is not 100% because the SystemUI flashed over a live ROM fine but I lost the notification bar on a full wipe. Not sure yet if it is apktool or me.
did you guys get sysUI decompiled yet? i olny get a smali folder and nothing else.
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did you guys get sysUI decompiled yet? i olny get a smali folder and nothing else.
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i didnt have an issue with systemui with the newer aapt. i decompiled, modded and recompiled with apktool 1.4.3
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I just set it up this way and de-compiled with 1.4.2 and re-compiled with 1.4.3 and it only gave me warnings. I actually think the aapt is the answer since that was where I was getting the "could not execute error" after it could not do resources.
It is not 100% because the SystemUI flashed over a live ROM fine but I lost the notification bar on a full wipe. Not sure yet if it is apktool or me.
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I recompiled my SystemUI last night with a few Smali edits to see if I could get data working. Did a full factory wipe(still no good on the data) but it didn't hose anything else.
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i didnt have an issue with systemui with the newer aapt. i decompiled, modded and recompiled with apktool 1.4.3
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MrSmith317 said:
I recompiled my SystemUI last night with a few Smali edits to see if I could get data working. Did a full factory wipe(still no good on the data) but it didn't hose anything else.
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I finally got a good compile of SystemUI with the new aapt and 1.4.2 apktools. Then I redid it with 1.4.3 and it worked fine. So they key is the aapt fernando provided.
By the way, de-compile with 1.4.2 and re-compile with 1.4.3 was the way I got a failure of the apk with losing the notifications bar.
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I finally got a good compile of SystemUI with the new aapt and 1.4.2 apktools. Then I redid it with 1.4.3 and it worked fine. So they key is the aapt fernando provided.
By the way, de-compile with 1.4.2 and re-compile with 1.4.3 was the way I got a failure of the apk with losing the notifications bar.
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yes the guide for decompiling was for framework not systemui
fernando sor said:
yes the guide for decompiling was for framework not systemui
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Yup, figured that and that is wky I went with 1 version for both directions.
Thanks
Well, got the SystemUI working the way I want and moved on to my next project.
Easy one, transparent app drawer right. Well, I get what looks like a good compile but no home screens after an install.
I will keep plodding away.
@NilsP - can you post what worked for you for the systemUI?
@fernando - I dont meant to thread jack but what about turning this thread into a how to for the major apks?
Did anyone elses framework drop by 4MB without even making any changes? When viewing the apks in 7zip is shows that the resoure.arsc file is a different "packed" size than original. Just want to confirm before I flash this with mods done.
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@NilsP - can you post what worked for you for the systemUI?
@fernando - I dont meant to thread jack but what about turning this thread into a how to for the major apks?
Did anyone elses framework drop by 4MB without even making any changes? When viewing the apks in 7zip is shows that the resoure.arsc file is a different "packed" size than original. Just want to confirm before I flash this with mods done.
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apktool compresses the apk. your fine
i have a problem to decompile an apk, it's the framework-miui-res.apk, when i try to decompile with apktool it give me a warning (W: Cant find 9patch chunk in file: "drawable-hdpi/popup_item_single_normal.9.png". Renaming it to *.png. ) anyways it decompile all the files and i can edit it, but whan i try to compile it's a completly mess, give me a lot of errors
i was googling it , and i found that the error is because there are two files with the same name in xml files, i try to replace it, rename it, using different tools and version of apktool, making "apktool if", but i just can't make it compile. any ideas?
Huncriter said:
i have a problem to decompile an apk, it's the framework-miui-res.apk, when i try to decompile with apktool it give me a warning (W: Cant find 9patch chunk in file: "drawable-hdpi/popup_item_single_normal.9.png". Renaming it to *.png. ) anyways it decompile all the files and i can edit it, but whan i try to compile it's a completly mess, give me a lot of errors
i was googling it , and i found that the error is because there are two files with the same name in xml files, i try to replace it, rename it, using different tools and version of apktool, making "apktool if", but i just can't make it compile. any ideas?
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Your problem was stated on the decompile. The .9 issue will throw up errors on everything when it is the only thing wrong. Might want to ask on the MIUI site
already did that, but there's no answer
Huncriter said:
already did that, but there's no answer
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Have you tried fixing the .9 png ?
yeap, it creates two files when decompile, one is 9.png but is trash(0kb) and the other is the .png file, i try to rename the png (with 9.png) delete the 9.png file but it didn't work.
also i decompile another framework-miui-res.apk from another rom(without error) , extrac the 9.png replace in my rom and still no work.
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yeap, it creates two files when decompile, one is 9.png but is trash(0kb) and the other is the .png file, i try to rename the png (with 9.png) delete the 9.png file but it didn't work.
also i decompile another framework-miui-res.apk from another rom(without error) , extrac the 9.png replace in my rom and still no work.
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Ok just renaming the png to a .9 will not work. .9 pngs are special made pngs with a special border system. Can you decompile and recompile the apk without the error?
zelendel said:
Ok just renaming the png to a .9 will not work. .9 pngs are special made pngs with a special border system. Can you decompile and recompile the apk without the error?
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no, that's the problem, but i can decompile the framework-res-miui from another rom and extract the 9.png
can you try it? i let the framework at top
Huncriter said:
no, that's the problem, but i can decompile the framework-res-miui from another rom and extract the 9.png
can you try it? i let the framework at top
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Sorry I don't touch anything from MIUI. There are a few threads around. Search for an MIUI themeing thread and they should be able to help you.
zelendel said:
Sorry I don't touch anything from MIUI. There are a few threads around. Search for an MIUI themeing thread and they should be able to help you.
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, thanks, and no there's no thread with the solution for this, and i think the problem is not only in miui roms, and have other apps that i cant compile
i wonder if there is another way to compile wthout using apktool
Huncriter said:
, thanks, and no there's no thread with the solution for this, and i think the problem is not only in miui roms, and have other apps that i cant compile
i wonder if there is another way to compile wthout using apktool
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The only two choices are using apktool or compiling it from the source code and making your changes and using apktool. What version of android is it for? ICS needs 2 versions. One to decompile and one to compile. I have themed every OS version I have used and with the right searching and some trial and error it has always worked. Including ics
it's based on android 2.3.7, and try that also(using 1.4.2 to decompile and 1.4.3 to compile)
Hey guys just wondering if you guys can point me in the right direction to a apktool that is working on the s3.
I've attempted to extract and set the framework.apk and decompile systemui.apk, which worked fine but when compiling the modded file I'm getting errors..
Wont compile with out any modifications either..
Any tips and comments will be appreciated... excuse my grammer as I'm writing this on my phone.
I managed to recompile framework-res.apk with apk tool however it boot looped so not convinced.
Do you have to decompile with dependencies with samsung frameworks?
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rootSU said:
I managed to recompile framework-res.apk with apk tool however it boot looped so not convinced.
Do you have to decompile with dependencies with samsung frameworks?
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I'm not sure to be honest... hopefully someone can clear this up for us !
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bx7xmGB4IFU7bHNSdUtaWjFTOVMtN1VjZnJBcUFWUQ
framework-res.apk won't compile with samsung based roms...i don't know why but in most cases it doesn't.
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Thanks for the tip, although not being able to recompile SystemUI.apk is a different issue all together..
Iv tried setting framework.apk & twframework-res.apk from the stock firmware which came with my phone.. attempted to compile.. fails.
Iv got a feeling this is going to be something silly..
EDIT: Something has come to mind, iv only ever been able to decompile systemUI for CM9 based roms.. forgot were working with stock Samsung.. last time I had this issue I hit a brick wall pretty much apktool couldnt decompile sammy systemUI .. this may have changed.
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https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bx7xmGB4IFU7bHNSdUtaWjFTOVMtN1VjZnJBcUFWUQ
framework-res.apk won't compile with samsung based roms...i don't know why but in most cases it doesn't.
Make sure to press the thanks button.!!!!
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There was a way of doing it where there was one apktool.jar for decompile and another for recompile. It seemed to work for me but it was not successful.
I'll create my own thread.
I need some help on this too. APKTOOL is not taking if apktool framework-res.apk in CMD. Any ideas? I'm just trying to decompile SystemUI.apk, lol. It shouldn't be this hard.
I have a big problem.
When i use untouched original framework-res and systemui, i can decompile and compile but only when i made no changes.
when i got the framework-res and systemui from my checkrom to mod some xmls ican decompile. but i can not compile
I`ve a look to my pathes but there correct.
My phone SGS3 with checkromV4
AndroidGraphix said:
I need some help on this too. APKTOOL is not taking if apktool framework-res.apk in CMD. Any ideas? I'm just trying to decompile SystemUI.apk, lol. It shouldn't be this hard.
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apktool work fine here!
i guess you should mount twframework-res.apk in apktool
Code:
apktool if twframework-res.apk
apktool if framework-res.apk
I've managed to compile both SystemUI and framework-res using APK manager for ICS.
Sometimes when you try to use a FW res or system ui from a custom or themed rom you will get errors because of the customizations they made to them. That's why a lot of time they will tell you to start with a stock fw or systemui.
For example, when I tried to recompile a themed FW res (JB domination) I got errors, when I used a stock "virgin" copy it was fine.
Hallo, I tried a lot of apktools and aapts but I am unable to recompile framework-res Every time resources have diferent size than stock framework-res and I have no idea how to hack them. If some one allready hacked them please help here! Seems Sony using an totally new aapt tool which is not public? I tried to recompile framework-res without modifying them but every time I getting boot loop.
munjeni said:
Hallo, I tried a lot of apktools and aapts but I am unable to recompile framework-res Every time resources have diferent size than stock framework-res and I have no idea how to hack them. If some one allready hacked them please help here! Seems Sony using an totally new aapt tool which is not public? I tried to recompile framework-res without modifying them but every time I getting boot loop.
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framework from stock???
Yes
Note: mean about modifying xml files, not drag and drop from the one to the another... ! I have resigned all apks (including framework-res) and have no boot loop but framework-res can not be recompiled and signed, only signed! Allso drag and drop not working if xml files is modified! Hope you understand what I mean?
munjeni said:
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Note: mean about modifying xml files, not drag and drop from the one to the another... ! I have resigned all apks (including framework-res) and have no boot loop but framework-res can not be recompiled and signed, only signed! Allso drag and drop not working if xml files is modified! Hope you understand what I mean?
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Have U tried to drag 'n drop AndroidManifest.xml and META-INF folder from stock to modified framework-res and overwrite everything ( of course using archive manager )??
I needed to do this in my MIUI port ( CyanogenMod10 based ) for X8, because after every recompile I needed to copy them to not get bootloop
NeveHanter said:
Have U tried to drag 'n drop AndroidManifest.xml and META-INF folder from stock to modified framework-res and overwrite everything ( of course using archive manager )??
I needed to do this in my MIUI port ( CyanogenMod10 based ) for X8, because after every recompile I needed to copy them to not get bootloop
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No, I have success in resigning unmodified stock framework-res, so META-INF have no sense because new META-INF is signed by new key and its working! There is problem with "format" ...seems Sony have his own aapt and apktool which making totaly diferent "format" than apktool and aapt that we using. I tried many of the aapt | apktool but .arsc have totaly diferent size (allso png files is with totaly diferent size)... !
Have u used the apk manager by diamondback??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619473
I am working in Linux machine!
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I am working in Linux machine!
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have you figured out the problem yet??
and one thing I wanted a favour........
I wanted to change the rotation fix for your MIUI to back to its original state..... decompiled the framework-res.apk from the MIUI and changed the some values in framework-res/res/values/bools.xml and then recompiled it and when I replaced it with the default one I was getting the status bar of different width from the original..... it was almost double..... I also tried by just replacing some images just for test and the same thing happened........
Can you tell me whats the problem is????
Hey bro,
Even I was stuck with this issue for a while I think it was Spaun_Studio who found out how to fix this issue Its basically to do with apktool not bundling the required nxt drawables as needed Anyway, Here's the fix :
1) After decompiling, go to apktool.iml and delete the following lines :
usesFramework:
ids:
- 2
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2) Go to res/values and open styles.xml. There, delete all references to sonyericcson.uxp:drawable (Delete the entire line)
Then, compile and it will work
Credits to Spaun_Studio and not me for the idea
Cheers
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have you figured out the problem yet??
and one thing I wanted a favour........
I wanted to change the rotation fix for your MIUI to back to its original state..... decompiled the framework-res.apk from the MIUI and changed the some values in framework-res/res/values/bools.xml and then recompiled it and when I replaced it with the default one I was getting the status bar of different width from the original..... it was almost double..... I also tried by just replacing some images just for test and the same thing happened........
Can you tell me whats the problem is????
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Seems you missing something!
Min3r said:
Hey bro,
Even I was stuck with this issue for a while I think it was Spaun_Studio who found out how to fix this issue Its basically to do with apktool not bundling the required nxt drawables as needed Anyway, Here's the fix :
1) After decompiling, go to apktool.iml and delete the following lines :
2) Go to res/values and open styles.xml. There, delete all references to sonyericcson.uxp:drawable (Delete the entire line)
Then, compile and it will work
Credits to Spaun_Studio and not me for the idea
Cheers
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Thanks mate for info, I will try soon! Its looking like problem you mentioned!
munjeni said:
Thanks mate for info, I will try soon! Its looking like problem you mentioned!
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If you can help with the steps it would be great....... IF you are free then please help........ Thanks....
Hi guys !
I'm having a problem recompiling the systemui.apk, i'm modding some .xml files and everything goes fine, it recompiles ok but when i push it to my phone there's no change i decompile the modified apk and the xml files aren't change either it's like i didn't change anything from them.
Every single time a recompile an apk it goes back to normal
Does anyone else has that problem or is just me , and does someone knows how can i fix that problem?
INFO :
Windows 8 pro
Using : Apktool , Auto apktool and tickle my android (in all of them i get that same problem)
Thanks in advance, regards
Give the Command Prompt Editing section a read, might clear it up. - [Advice/Reference/Guide] The Definitive APK Modding & Theming Thread...
XperienceD said:
Give the Command Prompt Editing section a read, might clear it up. - [Advice/Reference/Guide] The Definitive APK Modding & Theming Thread...
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Already read it and that's what i've been doing, and like i said the changes aren't saved. Every time i delete o put some codes in the xml file with notepad++ i save them but after i recompile the apk i decompile it again to check if everything's alright but the files look like the original ones.
monster30 said:
i decompile it again to check if everything's alright but the files look like the original ones.
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Is this apk in the dist folder?
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Is this apk in the dist folder?
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Yep. I really don't know why i can't make it work a week ago i didn't have this problem. (i didn't change anything in my laptop etc)
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monster30 said:
Yep. I really don't know why i can't make it work a week ago i didn't have this problem. (i didn't change anything in my laptop etc)
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here, pls try this to de-/recompile using his TuT; BUT recompile TuT has a bug:
''apktool b -f -d semcmusic.apk ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )'' <-- justtype in without ''.apk'' --> will work
i use this mostly bcuz for me, it dont maked any problem's (like some other tools), also allways work
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here, pls try this to de-/recompile using his TuT; BUT recompile TuT has a bug:
''apktool b -f -d semcmusic.apk ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )'' <-- justtype in without ''.apk'' --> will work
i use this mostly bcuz for me, it dont maked any problem's (like some other tools), also allways work
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i tried that one a couple of times and it didn't worked ,right now i try it again and the changes were saved but when i push it to my phone the status bar was gone (i did copy the META.INF folder to the new apk)
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i tried that one a couple of times and it didn't worked ,right now i try it again and the changes were saved but when i push it to my phone the status bar was gone (i did copy the META.INF folder to the new apk)
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and this apktool says recopiling was fine??
also: which rom is this systemUI from; what for a mod u will do?? (will try it on my pc, maybe the problem is win8 ?)
bejunk said:
and this apktool says recopiling was fine??
also: which rom is this systemUI from; what for a mod u will do?? (will try it on my pc, maybe the problem is win8 ?)
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Yep, the recompile goes ok. I wanna change the toggle icons and wanna move the icons in the status bar.
And actually ticklefish already help me with that and when i push it nothing happen either, so i don't think it's a prob with win8 cuz before i didn't had that problem, it started this week
The systemUi is from honami i1 rom from aneel, i already install the framework from the rom.
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